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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-1986 - MinutesTHE CITY OF MEDINA THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 10, 1986 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor King presiding, the regular meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Medina City Hall. The meeting was tape recorded. J ROLL CALL: Present: Goldstein, Messmer, Reagan, Vall-Spinosa, Yoler, and Mayor King. Absent: Dietrich MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: Messmer moved approval of the February 10, 1986 minutes as presented, seconded by Goldstein, passed unanimously. Reagan moved approval of the February 20, 1986 Special Meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Messmer, passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor King gave a brief overview of the Joint Committee's work and the hearings held by the Planning Commission which resulted in the draft of the Updated Comprehensive Plan with Official Land Use and Circulation Map and Recommended Ordinances which is now before the City Council. He called upon Vall-Spinosa, Chairman of the Joint Committee, to capsulate the changes. Vall-Spinosa said the Joint Committee met for about 8 months. The Comprehensive Plan focuses on the low density concept of 20,000 sq. ft. with heavy emphasis on single family housing. The Planning Commission spent about 8 months in Public Hearings. This draft dated January 28th is about the sixth draft we have reviewed and is now before the City Council. Messmer pointed out several changes that have some impact. The coverage of lot area where you have an easement across a lot serving another lot; a proposed change that one could not count the area of the easement for percentage of lot coverage; review of the existing permissible parameters for the amount of a lot one could cover with a structure; and fairly extensive review of building height. Bob Burke, City Planning Consultant, was asked by Mayor King to summarize. Burke stated from the original draft of the Joint Committee on the Comprehensive Plan the major change that occurred was a simplification of the design standards for the streets. The two biggest changes that were recommended were in response to the initial concerns of the Committee where new construction appeared to be very large and to consume a great deal of the lot. These changes were to take the private lane out of lot coverage calculations and out of the lot area for sub- divisions. In addition, it would relate lot coverage to building height. Lot coverage for lower buildings (20' high) would be reduced to 25%; lot coverage for buildings of up to 30' would be reduced to 15% for R-30 and R-20 and 17.5% for R-16. Mayor King said that rather than going through the Comprehensive Plan page by page he was opening the meeting up to public comment which would be limited to one hour. Vassos Demetriou, 205 Lake St. So., Suite 100, Kirkland, protested proposed Ordinance No. 422 (An ordinance deleting the area of private lanes from calculation of minimum lot areas and maximum lot coverage.) James Quinn, Jr., 3419 Evergreen Pt. Rd., opposed any amendment to the Comprehensive Plan or to any ordinance which would allow more than two families per acre density. John Keegan, 4200 Seattle -First National Bank Bldg., speaking on behalf of Don and Judy Norman, 702 Overlake Dr. E., shake -against proposed Ordinance No. 422. He presented a letter documenting their concerns (see Attachment A). John Broback, 3223 Evergreen Pt. Rd., was concerned about proposed Ordinance No. 425. He would like some consideration of terrain. L'Louise DeButts, 3243 Evergreen Pt. Rd., read a letter dated September llth which was sent to the Planning Commission protesting the exclusion of private lane easement areas from lot coverages on all lot calculations. City Council Minutes Cont'd Page 2 March 10, 1986 J. E. Steiner, 3425 Evergreen Pt. Rd., spoke regarding proposed Ordinance No. 423. He suggested that this apply to access to more than two lots only. He felt the ordinance would be difficult to enforce and that a comment should be included that you are talking about a lane which serves a certain number of lots and the last 2 should be excluded from Ordinance No. 422. David Smith, 8905 Groat Point Drive, spoke against proposed Ordinance No. 422. He owns a 50,000 sq. ft. lot and purchased with the idea of subdividing the property. There was an existing easement to another neighbor. If this ordinance is passed, his other lot will be nonbuildable. He feels this will impose a burden on him. Effie Hughes, 8865, was informed that his comments were not germaine. Dick Hansen, 443 86th Ave. N.E., Chairman of the Medina Heights Preservation Committee, commended the City Council, Planning Commission, and Joint Committee on their work. He would like to see the City Council pass the Comprehensive Plan and asked that they read his letter. Chris Moran, 7600 N.E. 16th, complained that the information in the newsletter was not clear and many people are not truly aware of some of the issues and the seriousness of them. She was particularly concerned about multi -family housing. Reagan and Mayor King commented that they did not know how anyone could criticize this month's newsletter but we are constantly trying to improve. Bob DeButts, 3243 Evergreen Pt. Rd., commented that if there are only 10 or 15 properties affected he felt the ordinance was a little late and asked why penalize these people when all of Medina was developed under the present ordinance. Helen Smith, 1407 Evergreen Pt. Rd., urged the Council to support the Comprehensive Plan. Frank Pattison, 1251 Evergreen Pt. Rd., asked consideration for long-time residents of Medina who wish to stay on but do not want the responsibility for a large home. The Public Hearing was continued to the ne-xt regular meeting, April 14, 1986 ACTION Revoke Access License for Lake Lane from Lot 5, Rolfes Evergreen Point Tracts, and Ordinance No. 427, Amending Ordinance No. 413 - Vehicular Traffic on Lake Lane After a short discussion, Reagan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 427, Messmer seconded, motion passed. The Chair called for a motion to revoke the Access License for Lake Lane. Yoler moved, Reagan seconded. After discussion, the motion passed. DISCUSSION MEDINA HEIGHTS STUDY AREA Vall-Spinosa reported that the recommendation for establishing the Committee came from the Joint Committee on advice from the Planning Consultant. Vall-Spinosa recommended that the Council establish an official committee which would give input directly to the City Council. Mayor King asked that the Medina Heights Preservation Committee select 3 or 4 members; he will appoint a City Council member along with the Planning Consultant to form the official committee. Reagan offered to represent the Council. The Committee would have access to the City Manager and the City Attorney. It was proposed that they bring something back to the May meeting. START-UP TIME RESTRICTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS Anglin reported that he had an increasing number of complaints about disturbance during early hours and late at night. He will have ordinances from neighboring communities on restriction of contractors hours for the April meeting. City Council Minutes Cont'd Page 3 March 10, 1986 DRAINAGE PROJECT"STATUS REPORT Mayor King reported a meeting with representatives of Overlake Golf and Country Club and a golf course architect they have hired to help them design a retention facility, City Engineer Mike Jauhola and an associate, plus a soils engineer. It appears that alternatives to solving the Brown and Caldwell Study will exceed their estimates considerably. There is some potential for participation by neighboring communities which is being negotiated. Jauhola said Overlake Golf and Country Club has agreed to take the spoils. He explained that the cost is in excavating and placing the material. If we are to reduce the cost, there are a couple alternatives -- either to shrink the pond down or to raise the pond up. City Attorney Wines explained various approaches we could pursue to settle litigation and claims. A long discussion followed on the various elements involved in the drainage problem, dredging the ponds in the park, methods of financing, and the part neighboring communities contribute to the drainage problem. Councilmatic bonds and referendum financing were discussed. Mayor King is pursing this as a Councilperson not as a Mayor for this Council and will report back as soon as he can. Sarah Damske, 2055 79th Ave. N.E., asked if the water in the retention pond is going to be moving or stagnant. Jauhola replied that the water will gradually move through this. A discussion of drainage from Clyde Loch followed. 84th AVE. N.E. TRAFFIC STUDY Vall-Spinosa reported that they are waiting for Jauhola's firm to draw up some more details and some more details to be developed by Clyde Hill. He has written to the City of Bellevue notifying them that we are looking at some ideas to retain our residential character and that they should talk to us in the future. Mayor King informed that their staff has put out a document designating 84th as a primary access --egress from downtown Bellevue. It is one of the 4 primary accesses. Further discussion of Bellevue's plans and our efforts to scale down traffic occurred. 1986 GOAL PLANNING Mayor King explained that any Councilmember who had issues or committees they want formed or particular goals they feel are needed for the City has the opportunity to identify them early in the year. The 3 he thought were going to be key issues have been talked about. Land use, traffic, and drainage will be continuing issues, but if there are specific projects this is your opportunity to speak up about those things. N.E. 7th ST. PROJECT Anglin reported that we have the final design drawings in and 3 parties have indicated an interest in submitting proposals. Louise Robertson, 8401 N.E. 7th St., said she lives across from the project. She questioned the necessity of a bench on the corner because of a previous problem with littering. She requested that they not include the bench. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Interim City Manager Anglin told the Council the public works loan did not get approved; however, they encouraged us to resubmit the request. N.E. loth St. - The design process is presently in the works. He has met with Gray and Osborne and they have determined where the roadbed will go and that the sidewalk will go on the south side. It will have to take a jog near 88th to the left. It will be a very nice looking road when it is finished and safer. City Council Minutes Cont'd March 10, 1986 Page 4 82nd AVE. N.E. - Jauhola said he would prefer delaying it until May or June as he would prefer it to be as warm as possible. The paving is still left to be done. Metro Pump Station - It looks like it might be July or August before completion. Anglin reviewed Request of Mike Drobot for Redesignation of Groat Point, Fireworks Display, and Opening Day 7K Run per City Manager's Report. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Chief Anglin reported that we only had one burglary. He offered to entertain questions. TREASURER'S REPORT Accepted as presented. OTHER BUSINESS LIBRARY CONTRACT Anglin reported that they will not talk to us about reducing our share. They tell us we are paying $15.226 per thousand assessed valuation which comes to $13.05 per capita for our library use. The county residents are paying $17 per capita. NEW BUSINESS James Quinn, 3419 Evergreen Point Road, asked about the dock down on Lake Lane. This has been referred to the Park Board to make some recommendations. It would cost about $12,000 to repair it. The Park Board has been asked for altern- atives and we are waiting for their recommendations. CLAIMS WARRANTS Warrants #3715 through #3828 were presented for approval. Goldstein moved for approval as presented, Vall-Spinosa seconded, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Vall-Spinosa, seconded by Messmer, and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 11:14 p.m. H. E. (Ted) King, Mayor ATTEST: Della M. Wyatt, City Clerk