Council MIN 02-06-1990 Regular
~ebruaf'Y 6, 1990
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCIL
STAFF PRESENT
PRESS IN
ATTENDANCE
AUDIENCE
COMMENT
Federal l.Jay
Homen"s Net-
Work - Tex t
of ~lorkshop
Pre s en t e.d to
the City
Env ironmental
Concern, -.'Steel
Lake. & Wetlands
--M INUT E APPROVAL
City Council
Meetings of
1/9-19-0 and
l/16/90
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Decatur High Schból
Performing Arts Center
M'INUTES
Debra Ertel, Mayor, called the regular meeting of
the Federal Way City Council to order.
DEBRA ERTEL, Mayor, MARY GATES, Deputy Mayor, JAMES
HANDMACHER, JOEL MARKS, ROBERT STEAD, LYNN TEMPLETON
AND JAMES WEBSTER.
AL LOCKE, City Manager, PATRICK FLOYD, Assistant
City Manager, DELORES MEAD, City Clerk, CHRIS GREEN,
Administrative Assistant.
KURT HERZOG, Federal Hay News, (Official City
Newspaper), GEORGE~FOSTER, Seattle Post In~el1igencer,
and DAN VOELPEL, News Tribune.
Mayor Ertel invited public comment other than zoning
rnatter, which will be heard under public hearing to
follow.
Judith Eiler, 503 SW 293rd Street, Federal 'Hay,
President, Federal Way Women's Network, presented
the Council and city officials with editions of the
Text of November workshop on Appointments to Govern-
ment Boards and Commissions, co-sponsored by the
Women's Network. Assistance to Council was offered
for future like programs or in a similar manner, many
Federal Way citizens interested in serving.
Rick Feitz, 2329 So. 304th Street, Federal Way,
reported driving by Federal Way Sewer & Water District
project on 23rd, next to steel lake. His concern was
expressed as regards the wetlands, mud and hot
asphalt going into the lake through the channeling
and heavy equipment in the ditches. It was suggested
this disregard for the environment be considered
when the District approaches the City regarding
expenditure of surface water management funds.
City Council Meeting Minutes dated 1/9/90 and 1/16/90
were submitted for council approval. Correction was
noted on Pg. 3, 1/9 meeting regarding Interlocal
Agreement, Futures Levy Funds, (motion maker) MOVED
BY WEBSTER, SECONDED BY STEAD, not vice-versa, also
typo, 22,000 not 22,00, Pg. ~, add "ment" to word
develop. MOVED BY TEMPLETON, SECONDED BY STEAD, TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 1/9/90 and 1/16/90 AS CORRECTED.
MOTION CARRIED.
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COpy
~ederal Way City CounCl~
Regular M,eeting
FebJiua17Y, 6., 1990
P1J'B'L LC . H:E.kR ING,.;
Zoning Code
Text
AUDIENCE COMMENT
OP and Mp too
inflexible -
Use Restriction
and setbacks a
burden for
developers
Set bac k. pro bl em
and s.ign coâe
Loss of R,900.
and density
reduction
Adopt 5tJiict
Zoning Cødes
Plat fined
with King Co.
to continue
This being the date set, and proper notices posted
and published as reauired by law, Mayor Ertel declared
the public hearing on the Zoning Code Text Open.
Mayor Ertel invited remarks by Councilmember
Handmacher, Land Use Committee Chairman. Chairman
Handmacher reported extensive work of the committee
to prepare the zoning code as currently drafted.
The document is still in process and the public was
invited to comment for further drafts, producing and
publishing timing was of some inconvenience but it
has been moving along as rapidly as time allows. The
map will be the subject of a public hearing on 2/14/90
at Decatur High School and both code and map revisions
are anticipated prior to adoption. Individual parcels
will be looked at during map review. Comments tonight
are to be limited to the text of the code. Written
comments were invited and upon receipt will be dis-
tributed to individual councilmembers to be considered
in review sessions. Additional hearings also will
give further opportunity to comment. Remarks tonight
requested to be limited to three minutes per person.
Rob Reuber, representing Evergreen Industrial Park,
1515 Sðuth 350th Street, Federal Way, advised of his
review of the code and submittal of letters regarding
'buJiden imposed by setback requirements and use re-
strictions of OP and MP zones, properties unable to
be utilized if zoned as proposed.
J~dy Rack, 30803 - 28th Ave., Steel Lake, owns motel
which viòlates proposed setback requirements, depth
of prøperty not allowing setback as required. Also,
as regards signs, evaluation of each individual
property, not blanket approach urged. Most businesses
cake about the city and want the best possible confor-
~ance but net undue burden.
De.rald Harting, 16810 - 12th Ave. SW, Seattle, 98166,
owner of Federal Way property, noted Comprehensive
Plan needs to be addressed prior to zoning, that
zoning as proposed is hazardous to people living here
now. He felt higher density is necessary to accommo-
date the people, rents otherwise to escalate. A
composite use of property urged so people can live
where they work.
Patty Fitzpatrick, 1422 SW 305th Pl., followed council
actions via meetings and newspapers. She urged the
adoption of strict zoning codes as uncontrolled growth
has brought chaos. She now looks to council for tough
decisions to make the city people-friendly again.
Tina Rogers, 500 - 108th NE, Suite 2650, Bel1evue,
98004, representing Star Development, l15 lots, a
preliminary plat in Federal Way; also developing
office site for Heller Co. Realty, noted desire to
continue with application previously filed wieh(King
County. The other commercial property, rezoned by
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Federal Way City Council
EERegula~ Meeting
February 6, 1990
CC 0 n t in u ed )
PUBLIC HEARING:
Zoning Code
Text
Setbacks
prior to
emergency
rezone urged
One soils
engineer
requested
Objections
to setbacks of
M-P on small
parcels
Signs Needed
to locate
se rv ice s
Sign Code to
detract fJ;øm
business and
d r iv e up c (;) s t
Sm a,], 1 ], 0 t ~
una,ble to
-rq e,e:t se_t Ò a c ~-
Q-£M-:- r
Single -f atl\ i,l ~
Løts
Prel im inary,
Plats with
King County
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Tina Rogers,
emergency measure, they were unable to make appli-
cation under existing zoning. (Deemed a hardship).
Adoption of Zoning code and regulations for Federal
Way was urged so they can file application. Setbacks
used prior to emergency rezones for smaller parcels
was urged. Also, building modulation addresses only
faces of buildings that front public properties and
not all others; regarding steep slope issue, one soil
engineer requested, not needed on site during all
surface and modification work, an economic hardship
otherwise since a technicial could handle monitoring.
Robert Bie1ka, 2211 N. 59th Street, Seattle, owns
Federal Way property inherited by two other brothers
and himself, from mother in 1946, approx. 10 acres.
Under M~~ zoning, greenbelt setbacks would reduce two
acres. Three families to receive retirement income,
the proposed setback requirement creating burden and
hardship of reduction in value.
Don Plumb, Tacoma, stops in Federal Way to shop, eat
and bank. Signs help to locate seJ;vices, the council
urged to understand needs of both business and commuters
when establishing sign controls.
Dennis R,ainier, 3462l - 16th Avenue So., small business
owne~, just moved tø anotheJ; area foJ; gJ;eater visibility
and feels his p~le sign facilitates traffic in locating
his business~ Recently purchased sign will be outlawed
llndeiJ:: tne prl9pesed code, his investment lost and new
sign fæJ;ces up advertising c@sts and the cost of doing
Business; safety facter involving drivers looking for
a ce'1<'tain business also pointed øut.
Doug Klappenbach, 2201 Third Avenue, 112203, Seattle,
'1<'ep'1<'ese'nting Sound Ventures, a small development Co.,
speaking £01<' e>rion Industries, among others desiring
to locate in Federal Way; West Campus w-:Í,llmeet the
initial expansion needs and add facilities. Orion will
not meet setback requi1<'ements of the code for that site.
It w~s requested that small lots under five acres be
consideœed apd not burdened with excessive setback
re'qu i,remen t s.
Da,vid Mo17rison, M & T Jøint Ventures, 4224 'Haller '~d.,
Tacoma, 9.8443, advised of developing single family lots
in Federal Way unde,r King County ordinances; that it
takes l2-18 months to get prelitl\inary plats approved by
King County at $10,000.00, to $20,000.00 cost, if no
imp ace statement required" special geo~technical and
engineering study involved. I't was requested that
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FedeTal Way City
Regu1a.r Meeting
~eb1iuary 6, 1990
CC on t inu ed }
PUBLIC HEARING:
Zoning Code
Text
35m az ht.
in RS zGlne,s
requ e st e'd
Open space
requirement
too restrictive
100 it. se.tba,ck
üñdùe.burð.en'
Stick to
convictions
laying base
for future
of Fede:r;a1 "¡ay
Preserve Open
space for
fu tu re g ene.ra-
V 0 n <> . =\e.fER 10
CORRECi~ -.r1l3/9é...
M'NUiES~
Participation
in zoning process
Council
David Morrison, M & T Joint Ventures
those properties in process in King County continue
to final plat approval under county ordinances and
be exempt from new city ordinances.
Also, Ch. D-3 and Ch. 20.05, definitions of Average
Building Elevation and Maximum Heights of structure
in RS zones, King County permits single family houses
RS 9600 to be 35 ft. in height and chimneys to extend
beyond, permitting more expensive homes with high
pitched roofs on flatter lots and two-story homes
with unfinished basements on sloping lots. It was
urged that Federal Way Code Definition permit the
35 maximum height to allow custom homes in RS zones.
Sec. V, Site Design Standard - Open Space also a
concern, 15% of gross land area required for open
space deemed a hardship, the county requiring five to
5.25% of g:r;oss area of sites larger than 10 acres,
Federal Way requiring 15% on all sites larger than
5 acres and less than 5 acres pay a fee in lieu of
"pen space.
It was suggested that all significant trees be retained.
Regarding Wetlands, Ch. 80, Environmental sensitive'
areas, 100 ft. setback required. King County requires
50,ft.materia1 buffer and'15 it. building setback
within a lot. It was recommended that Federal Way
adopt the same on single family lots that are adjacent
t GI a re'gula t ed we t land area.
H. David Kaplan, 30240 ~ 27th Avenue So., recalled
lo.( 31(89. meeting where 1iea~to:r;s had ,requested the
city to li~t its moratorium. He urged council to
stick to convictions, laying base, for future founda~
tions for develÐpment of the city. Also, it appears
buildea,s have paid a 5% fee in lieu of w.etlands. 5%
of wllat? How, much has been cøllected over'the ye:a,rsY
Wha t fund has the %%gøne in to and w,ha t has it bought
;for >Federal Way?
Ed Varne,y, 30503,- 7th Avenue S.vl'. applauds council
on putting zoning together quick~y, attention called
to inadequate open 'space in ¡<>ederal '-lay and more
needed fo:r; future generations. Allowipg additional
development will increase overcrowding, Don't over-
populate with business or houses. Preserve for future
geneliations.
Dick Chapin, Attorney, Ferguson and Bu:r;dell Law
0ffices, :r;ep:r;esenting Greater Federal Way Chamber of
Commerce, noted desire of his client to cont:r;ibute
meaningful participation in the zoning ordinance process.
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Federal Hay City
Regular Meeting
Fe-bruary 6,1990
(Cont inued)
PUBLIC HEARING:
Zoning Code Text
High quality
development
desired
Non-conforming
Use
Rising cost of
developmen t can
affect retirement
Code ~estrictions
Sign Cod e-
Concerns
Council
Mr. Chapin called attention to non-conformancy
created by the code and effect upon vacant land,
different standards imposed. Opportunity was
requested to sit down to talk about impacts and
possible compromises. It was su~gested Council
adopt its Comprehensive Plan as policies and
King County Zoning and maps for six months;
Concomitant agreements proposed to allow control
of individual land uses.
Ja~k Mceullough, on behalf of Western Securities,
cautioned against haste, urging adequate time be
taken to insure developments are high quality.
Too many restrictions tie hands and decisions
cannot be made later on which may be desirable.
Court Pixton, 28815 Pacific Ave. So., Suite 10,
Western Commercial Real Estate, expressed concern
regarding non-conforming uses and how council will
handle those businesses.
Roger Hazzard, 28815 Pacific Hwy. So., Western
Commercial Real Estate and Development, stated
developers are not a problem. They are here
because of growth and vitality; the zoning as
proposed an economic disaster for small business
and can strip many of retirement benefits.Also,
city maps designate 356th as a secondary arterial,
attention called to Tacoma spur which could bring
a major arterial onto 356th. He urged council to
rethink the map designation and to look at 348th,
320th and 3l2th,with possible like potential.
Rick Barnett, 33734 - 31st Ave. S.E. did not like
code restrictions regarding how many trees he can
have or what he could park on his property. Also,
in light of Goodwill Games, hotels will be needed;
why restrict from residential areas. He does not
feel building should go to the sidewalk.
Doug Bailey, Real Estate Manager, Balcour Property
Management, owner, Century Square, expressed con-
cern regarding the sign code for tenants who do
not have front line exposure. He has worked to
install new identification signs on Pacific Ewy.
So. at large expense and the five-year replace-
ment requirement a loss for many tenants. Cecelia
Ness to open business in the center endorsed the
feelings expressed.
Ron Belknap, President, Federal Way Community
Council, read 2/1/90 statement supporting council
efforts to create a Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
Code which reflects majority of community opinion.
Council was urged to adhere to goals of an orderly
growth plan to preserve and protect quality of life
within the community.
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Fede~al Way City
Regular Meeting
February 6, 1990
(çon t inu ed)
PU BL IC HEAR ING :
Zoning Code Text
Zoning Code
impact on tax
base
Cod e :r ev i ew for
6 months prior
to adoption -
adopt King County
Code for the 6
months
Sign replacement
requirement
questioned-
expert services
õn signage offered
Council
Ros Jennings, former resident, now residing in
Glen Arbor, Michigan, owns property at 34515 -
16th So. He felt the plan could drive out
existing business as proposed, a healthy tax base
necessary otherwise taxes to be passed on to
homeowner s.
Jerry Pischel, 212 S.W. 322nd Street, Federal
Way, active in Chamber of Commerce, speaking now
as resident, echoed remarks concerning impact of
proposed zoning code on tax base, conditions are
unduly restrictive on existing business and could
d r i v e up tax e s .
Wally Costello, 4905 - 277th N.E., Redmond, WA
commented for ~uadrant Corporation, representing
the West Campus Development, urged more time be
given to consider adoption of a complete zoning
code, interpretation and issuing of permits to
take considerable time. He suggested the King
County Code be adopted for six months and city's
plan as drafted be reviewed in six months.
Alternatives sug~~sted: 1.To adopt as written,
2. Modify code - appoint a technical committee to
review applications. 3. Code to be reviewed in
six months and adopt County code in the interim;
adopt city map; establish task force to draft a
final code.
David Servine, l0448 N.E. 29th Place, Bellevue,
expressed concerns regaring the sign replacement
provisions, specifically those signs at the
entrances to developments exceeding twenty square
feet, business store fronts limited to thirty square
feet, also, Century Square for example, any sign
exceading 64 sq. ft. and illuminated not allowed.
Dealing with a community sign system existing for
the good of all he felt the best ordinances can be
written with shared judgment involving experts on
signing, the business community and code writers.
Cost to the city of removing signs per RCW 47.42
was noted. Opportunity was requested to make
known the technical aspects needing to be incorpora-
ted into the sign code.
Jim Cron, 912 South 296th Place, Federal Way, felt
there was a lack of public participation and not
enough- time to review alternatives, noting,
however, since this is the start of new changes,
although not perfect, it is a beginning.
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Federal Way City
Regular Meeting
February 6, 1990
Continued)
PU BL IC HEARING:
Zoning Code Text
Mobile Home
Parks not
addressed in
zoning code
Economic
effects of
zoning code
CORRECTED - BEFER TO
MINUTES OF 3/1.f/~o
Council
John Metcalf, 31908 - 3rd Lane SW, M202, stated
Council has done a good job, just what they were
elected for, his one concern being that the Zoning
Code does not have reference to mobile home parks,
possibly to be covered as a nonconforming use, but
not specifically mentioned.
Ray Scow, 29837 - 45th' Ave. So., Federal Way, a
businessman, expressed concern regarding economics
resulting from the code, business community he felt
would be stifled and both homes and businesses will
have to pay. Council urged to heed requests of the
business people and come up with a plan they can
live with.
Hank Servik, 2208 Alder NE, Tacoma, Dentist at
Twin Lakes Professional Park advised he is building
medical/dental facility approved under RN900 of
D-RE.FE.RiO King County. Under P.o. proposed the 30 ft. buffer
CORR~~~F3/J3~ requirement between his property and church to the
M~~ -- west will restrict parking and prohibit interchange
of parking with the church, health care providers
to thereby be burdened.
P.o. 30% Buffer
undue burden
proposed code
to make it
difficult to
attract new
business
80.-90.% o.f small
bu siness owner s
also reside in
Fede'J;al Way
30 :I: t. bu f fer
for small parcel
excessive'
Mark C1irehugh, 2213 SW 309th, Street, Federal Way,
Commercial Real Estate Developer, Cushman, Wake-
field Real Estate, noted efforts to attract business
to West Campus for 12 years. West Campus, a treasure
and indebtedness to Quadrant and Weyerhauser acknow-
ledged. Restrictive zoning he felt will make it
difficult to attract business to Federal Way. The
cøuncil was urged to adopt a comprehensive plan and
tø put zoning on hold going with King County for an
interval to allow further public input and work with
technical experts.
ffackStanford, 33244 - 2nd Place SW, Federal Way,
Commercial Insurance Agent, small business owner and
resident for the past 17 years, noted problems with
King County but not wanting to go too far the other
way. 80-90% of small business owners also living
here. Business and council need to work together
to create the right type of city to live in, prosper
snd have amenities and not go to overcrowding. He
cautioned council to slow down that "no use policy"
is followed by "tear down and cash out."
john Cannon, 2800 Northrup Way, Suite 100, Bellevue,
Lewis Nelson Architects, representing Dr. Henry
Servik, owner of site on SW 320th between 2315 and
250l, where dental office and parking is planned.
Landscape buffer of 30 ft. between parking lot and
adjoining RS7200 residential zone felt excessive
to result in 33% reduction in building site, and
feasibility of development questionable. lO ft.
buffer normal and additional landscape density can
provide greater screening.
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
2/ 6 / 90
(c 0 n t . )
PUBLIC HEARING
(cont.)
Hy1ebos Area
Setback Inc.
from 100 ft.
to 200 ft.
Ouestioned
Bret Jacobson, representing Brown Investments, questioned
origination of criteria of Hylebos area setback going
from 100 ft. to 200 ft., id there technical basis for
that?
Strong rules Richard Burres, P.O. Box 4556, Federal Way, President,
and reg. urged D.I.R.E., advocated strong rules and regulations,
for a better otherwise things fall through cracks. If modifications
community FERiCequired Planning Commission to be contacted. D.I.R.E.
CORRE~ED~~V~nd developers both willing to help build a better
M\NUiES OF - c ommu nit y .
Building
Heights should
be left open-
Civic Center
site
Sign Code-
Bowl ing Alley
signs will not
con form, s i g n s
are attractive
and do not
â is t r act d r i-v .
O.P. -fe~t to
be downzone,
propet'ty now
zoned M-L
Concern
regarding
sign code
Jeff Mann, Pacific Technical Engineering, Tukwila,
representing Federal Way Joint Venture, Dan Casey,
Developers of Gateway Center. City Center area should
be left open; office use should be permitted to six
stories and review process implemented for over six
stories. Landscape buffers excessive and will create
site blockage, not a buffer. Regarding signs, 30 sq. ft.
maximum on mixed land use needs evaluation re
individual tenants and needs so as to attract business;
Parking-should be a reduction where mixed use, ie
Cinema, offices, etc. with shared parking.
Rocky Rockwell, 35706 6th 5.W., owner of Secoma Lanes
Bowling, in business 40 years; feels his sign is
attractive. It is 40 ft. long and 28 ft. high; on the
highway 22 ft. long and 18 ft. high, with flashing
lights; does not distract but rather attacts. He feels
the ordinance is ,not good.
Margaret Babb, 33930 28th Pl. 5.\-7., noted the presence
of developers, real estate and business people who do
not live in Federal Way, residents to live with Council
decisions, the moratorium and local control favored.
Council doing a good job.
Tom Bigford, 10042 S.E. 224th St., Kent, retired Seattle
Firefighter, owns property in Federal Way now in M-L
Zone, (63,000 sq. ft. retail) appraised at $61,5,000.00
and wants to move his business here. Office p~rk,
I
proposed under the new Code, feet to be a dow~-zone and
2/3 value of property to be lost. He would ex~ect
compensation if downzoned! '
Steve Hollis, resides in Puya11up, and representing
Skipperts, expressed sharing of concerns regarding the
Sign Code. Amazed at increase in land values in
Puyallup he felt if people in Federal Way aren't happy
the people in Pierce County would be happy to have the
business there.
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Federal Hay City Council
Regular Meeting
~ebruary 9, 1990
(Continued)
PU BL IC HEAR ING:
Zoning Code
Text
Pole signs
give
exposure
Readerboard is
identifier
of business
location
OP and MP
grass/trees
too restrict-
ive
One acre site
plans needed
~ederal Way
ZQni,ng for
Resi,dent,..,
PiItiendly Glity
Strict control
of growth
urged
Audio system
needed
Non-con-fó,rming
Use problems
Paul Hunter, 5018 SW 3l0th Street, Federal Way,
State Farm Insurance Agent with office on Pacific
Highway advised that he has a pole sign; exposure
very important. He is hopeful pole signs will be
allowed in the new code.
Bruce R. Bille, 2202 So. 300th Street, opened a
small business in 1984 and has a readerboard for
identity which produces customers. He did not find
reference to a readerboard sign in the sign code.
Bev Hawkins9 5511 C, Bridgeport, Tacoma, of~Quadrant,
and resident-owner. Tax dollars build parks, roads
and community centers. For eight years she has been
bringing business into West Campus. Her concern is
OP Office Park, minimum lot size of 3 acres, M-P
Manufacturing Park, 5 acres. She was assured of
1 acre site plan to sell to those firms who need
only one acre. Nothing appears to allow making 3
or 5 acre lots into one acre parcels. User is going
to go someplace else. Also, 5 and 6 acre user wants
OP and when they have to have 50 ft. of grass or
4 rows of trees and MP 40 ft. of grass in front and
3 rows of trees and 20 ft. in back and 2 rows of trees-
People who spend $6.00 to $10.00 per ft. for ground
dont want it all in grass and trees. They are here
for the bottom line. If they cant make profit in
Federal Way they will go out looking for other one
acre sitep. West campus has 25 ft. of graBs in front
and 10 ft. on sides and rear. It works great. The
plan as proposed will drive business away.
Lisa Grimes, 2120 So. 279th Place. Many citizens
interested in the zoning code and in creating a
future Federal Way that is resident-friendly. She
felt council is doing a good job and the business
people and residents need to be at the meetings so
there is no speculation as to procedural process.
~on Moe, 32517 - 40th Ct. SW, urged strict
of growth and development; noting the code
pass if put to vote and council advised to
its guns.
control
would
stick to
:Mary M&nard, 30th District Democrats, advised the
city needs to invest in a good audio system, the
public unable to hear comments. (System was being
loaned for council use). Regarding parking of
boats, etc. her residence area has neighborhood cove-
nants and problems still come up, daycare from mobile
home and boat for sale on major thoroughfare. Time
limits for certain actions should be set and resi-
dents then might live with the traffic hazard and
inconven ience s.
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Fe~eral Way City
Regula17 Meeting
February 6, 1990
(Con t inu ed)
PUBLIC HEARING:
Zoning Code
Text
Sign Code
effect on
non-conform-
ing Use and
Tax Ba se
Down-zoning
vs. Upzoning
be'nef it to
city
Compromise
not restrict-
ions urged.
Sign Code
need ed
Signs ne,eded
for Exposure,
Council
John Cordell, 2501 SlV 320th Street, "Birth to
Three Center", expressed hope for expedities
permit processing for non-conforming conditional
Use Permits, taking six months in the County. He
noted necessity to work with neighborhood regarding
how the conditional permit is to be used, minimum
standards urged to allow efforts to satisfy every-
one that the use is compatible.,
Lynn Schow, 29837 - 45th Avenue So., moving to
Auburn at end of the month noted working in com-
mittee for incorporation the objective was to also
include the area East of 1-5 within the boundaries
however, there was not enough tax base. She asked
how the sign code and non-conforming Use would
affect the city's business tax base.
David Twigg, 238 So. 299th, Auburn, a 20 year
resident, enthusiastically supports the zoning
code. Regarding the downzoning comments, when
property is upzoned, money is made, but none is
given to the city.
Jim Calhoon, 35227 - 34th Avenue South, urged
compromise rather than restrictive laws so that
people will be willing to dig in and help. Also,
looking down Pacific Highway it is evident that
a sign code is needed, however, council should
look at businesses one on one and not try to do
it all by the 28th.
Mark Malden, 344 Pacific Highway South, Underwater
Sports, 20 years in Federal Way. Last year "he thought
of closing. He feels business has developed because
of sign exposure; it may reverse~
As there was no further audience comment, Mayor Ertel declared the
public hearing continued to February 14, 1990. Further written
comments were invited, each to be considered by Council prior to
the hearing.
Five Minute recess was declared.
was reconvened at 9:45.p.m.
following the recess, the meeting
C0NSENT AGENDA
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Counci1member Gates, Finance Committee Chairman,
reported committee review and approval of Vouchers
Nos. 50962, 50976 - 78, 51004 - 5, 5l0l4 - l7,
51296, 51496 - 520, $79,867.64 and Nos. 51525-32
and 51535, $27,495.84. Total amount $107,363.48.
Certification as to receipt of merchandise and/or
services received, council approval for payment was
recommended. MOVED BY GATES, SECONDED BY STEAD,
TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF THE VOUCHERS LISTED. CARRIED.
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~ede~al Way City Council
Regular Me.eting
Fe.bruary 6, 1990
ORD INANCES/RE,SOLUT I'ON S
ORDI'NANCES - ~ntroducto:r;yreaâing
BUDGET ORDI'NANCE,a.O:r;dina,nce' 0-£ the City 9f :Pederal \..ray\~ W~sfi.i...ngt;¡p'nJ
2/28/9-O,-:-12/3l/9J:j. was read adopti-ng a Ò1}âge.t ÆQ"X" t;h.e.c;ity ~Q'I' the:
peri~â of February, 28, 1990 thrç>ughDecem.ber 3¡~
19-9JJ,'. and adopt,ing a salary schedule.
MOVED BY GATES~ SECONDED BY MARKS, TO RE~E~ T~E
ORDINANCE TO THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.
MOTION CARRIED.
ESTABtl!mIJ1G b. ?roposed Ordinance was x:e:ad e'$.ta,bli...shing..le~ve:
EMPLOYEE LEAVE p,T;ovisions for employe'.e:s and .fixing a ti1l\e wh.en
the sa,mø shall become effective:"
:MOVED BY' WEBSTER, SECONDED BY STEAD ~ TO REFER ~,HE
ORD INANCE TO THE PERSONNEL C0111v1: ITTEE. CARRIED.
ESTABLISHING
BUDGET FUND S
ADOPTING STATE
TRAFF IC IN
FRACTIONS
TAX I'S,
BU S I'NES SE S
AND DR IV ER S
PRIV ATE
SECURITY
SPEED LIMITS
c. Proposed Ordinance was read establishing certain
. funds for inclusion within the annual budget of
the city, establishing an audit and payment of
claims procedure, providing for advance payment
and reimbursement of expenses; and establishing
an effective date.
MOVED BY GATES, SECONDED BY TEMPLETON, TO REFER
THE ORDINANCE TO THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.
MOTION CARRIED.
~.Proposed Ordinance was read adopting certain
traffic infractions established by state statutes
by reference, containing a severability clause and
setting an effective date.
MOVED BY MARKS, SECONDED BY TEMPLETON, TO REFER
THE 0RDINANCE TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE.
MOTION CARRIED.
~.Proposed Ordinance was read adopting by reference,
Chapter 6.64 of the King County Code, entitled
Taxis - Businesses and Drivers, containing a severa-
bility clause and setting an effective date.
MOVED BY MARKS, SECONDED BY TEMPLETON, TO REFER THE
ORDINANCE TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
~.Proposed Ordinance was read adopting by reference,
Chapter 6.24 of the King County Code, entitled
Private Security", containing a severability clause
and setting an effective date. (See later motion)
$: Propo sed Ord inanc e wa s read e sta b1 ishing t he speed
. limits of the city's roadways, streets and highways,
by adopting the state traffic laws regulating speed
of vehicles and by establishing speed limits of
streets that are to be considered exceptions to the
state laws. (See later motion)t'
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Regular Meeting
~ebr:uary 6, 1990
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ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTORY READING (Cont.)
ANIMAL CONTROL
SURFACE WATER
MANAGEMENT
DRAINAGE
ESTABLISHING
STORM AND
SURFACE HATER
UTILITY
ADOPTING STATE
BU ILD lNG,
HOUSING, SIGN
AND OTHER CODES
1988 EDITIONS
ESTABL I'SHING
A PKRM I'T
SYSTEM F0'R
Mev ING OF
BU ILD ING S
OLD BUSINESS
INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT S
h.Proposed Ordinance was read adopting animal
control regulations, containing a severability
clause and setting an effective date.
MOVED BY MARKS, SECONDED BY TEMPLETON, TO REFER
PROPOSED ORDINANCES f - h, TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
i.Proposed ordinance was read relating to Surface
Water Management Drainage Review.
j.Proposed Ordinance was read establishing a storm
and surface water utility; imposing charges for
the use thereof.
MOVED BY HANDMACHER, SECONDED BY STEAD, TO REFER
ORDINANCES i and j TO THE LAND USE COMMITTEE.
MðTION CARRIED.
k.Proposed ordinance of the City of Federal Way
was read adopting the 1988 Editions of the Codes
which make up the Washington State Building Code,
and adopting the Uniform Housing Code, Uniform
Sign Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa
and Hat Tub Code, also Regulations for Barrier-Free
Facilities and the Washington State Energy Code;
adøpting Amendments to the Codes; containing a
severability clause and fixing a time when the
same shall become effective.
1.Proposed Ordinance of the City of Federal Way,
Washington was read establishing a permit system
for the moving of buildings into, within or out
of the city.
MOVED BY STEAD, SECONDED BY TEMPLETON, TO REFER
PROPOSED ORDINANCES k and 1 TO THE FACILITIES
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Councilmember Marks, Chairman of the Public
Services Committee presented Interlocal Agreements
with King County as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
S ~TIM
Law Enforcement
Public Works - Construction
Public Works - Maintenance
DOT, State Dep't. of Transportation
In discussion it was noted by Handmacher that there
was no formal process for Council to object in the
Public Works Agreements. MOVED BY HANDMACHER,
SECONDED BY MARKS, TO REMOVE THE TWO PUBLIC WORKS
C0NTRACTAGREEMENTS, THE CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED
TO EXECUTE THE REMAINING AGREEMENTS. CARRIED.
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Fe_deral Way City
R~,gula1C Me_~t ing
P e--PliU<1,); y, 6-~ 19-90-
(Continued)
Council
OLD BUSINESS:
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks & Recreation
Committee Meeting
2/7/90, 7:30 a.m.
Land acquisition
for public purposes
Persønnel and
Facilities
C omm it tee - Lea s e
of Mobile Facility
Meeting 2/7/90
7:30 a.m.
Pu bl ic Serv ic es
C01l\mittee
Buâge_t ,F inance,
and I'nsllrance
C øIlim i,t t ee:
I'n sur.ance- 'R,ev iew,
Meet 2/10/90
7:30 a.m.
Hu-U\an Sex-v ic es
Cø-1Rm it tee'
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2/1/90 M;eeting
7:30 a.m. - Joint
with Parks & Rec.
~1~579Òe~~eting
vall m~et - 3/l/90
7:30 a.m.
Land Use and
Transportation
Meeting 2/7/90,
7:00 p.m.
Street Vacation
Petition 3l2th
Councilmember Webster, Chairman of the Parks
and Recreation, Cultural Arts Committee,
announced joint meeting with the Human Services
Committee on 2/7/90 at 7:30 a.m., Federal Way
Senior Center representative to be present to
discuss future planning for the senior center.
Also, the committee will look at ways to acquire
property for public purposes (Evergreen airstrip)
Councilmember Stead, Chairman, Personnel and
Facilities Committee, reported lease of a
mobile facility to be place on city hall land
to accommodate personnel. Meeting was
announced to be held on Wednesday, 2/7/90 at
7:30 a.m. to discuss additional facilities
to further house personnel.
Councilmember Marks, Public Services Committee
Chairman, reported review of 15 contract docu-
ments all approved for execution with exception
of the Public Works of tonight still pending.
Committee regularly meets on Fridays at 7:30 am,
none scheduled this week.
Councilmember Gates, Budget, Finance and City
Insurance Committee Chairman, announced meeting
to be held on Friday, 2/10/90 at 7:30 a.m. to
review 1990 Budget Ordinance referred tonight
and to check the status of the city's insurance
programs to insure finalization by incorporation.
Counci1member Templeton, Chairman, Human Services
Committee, advised of joint meeting with Parks
and Recreation Committee on 2/7/90, 7:30 a.m.
to look at vision for the Senior Center. The
meeting set for 2/15/90 is cancelled and the
committee will meet again on 3/1/90 at 7:30 a.m.
with Mr. Cordell, Birth to 3 Center. Contingency
Funding also to be topic of discussion.
Councilmember Handmacher, Chairman of the Land
Use and Transportation Committee announced
2/7/90 meeting at 7:00 p.m. at city hall to
look at zoning maps, further meetings to follow
for review of the land use code and maps.
MOVED BY HANDMACHER, SECONDED BY
CITY ATTORNEY WALLACE NOTIFY THE
Ce'UNC IL OF THE CITY's 0PPO S IT ION
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TEMPLETON,
KING COUNTY
TO PETITION
Federal Way City Council
Regular Meeting
Fe.bruary 6,1990
BETITION FOR
~TREET VACATION
Portion of 3l2th
Street
NEW BUSINESS:
Alternate Committee
Members appointed
to serve in absence
of regular member
Land Use
Temp.leton
Human Serv ice s
Buð~~EJF inance
Stead
Public Service
Webster
Personnel/Facile
Marks
Parks/Recreation
Cu1turalAffiir~'
Gates
C0NTRACT AMENDMEN~
'fIIL SEY / HAMl
PAC l'F l'C-
Add Planner
Services
AUD I'ENCE, C(}MXENT
FILED WITH THE COUNTY FOR VACATION OF A
PORTION OF 3l2TH STREET WHICH ADJOINS CITY
HALL PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH, (soon to be part
of the City of Federal Way) THE VACATION
DECISION ULTIMATELY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
CITY. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Ertel explained the committee structure
and problems when a member is absent, proposing
to allow for a fourth member to be appointed as
an alternate, not obligated to attend all of
the meetings but to be available to serve in
the absence of a regular member.
MOVED BY HANDMACHER, SECONDED BY WEBSTER, TO
AMEND THE CITY COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES TO
PROVIDE FOR A 4TH MEMBER OF EACH COMMITTEE TO
SERVE IN EVENT OF ABSENCE OF A REGULAR MEMBER.
MðTION CARRIED.
Committee Chairman selected alternate committee
members as follows:
Land Use Committee - Councilmember Templeton
Human Services
Committee - Mayor Ertel
Budget and Finance Committee - Councilmember Stead
Public Services Committee - Councilmember Webster
Personnel & Facilities - Counci1member Marks
Committee
Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Affairs C~mmittee - Councilmember Gates
Councilmember Handmacher reported LandcUse Com-
mittee recommendation to amend contract agreememt
w,ith Wilsey & Hamm/Paci:l;ic tø a-uthoFize up to
$10,000.00 to cover sub-cont~act for Land Use
planner Sam Jacobs.
XeJVED BY HANDXACHE'l~" SECC)NDED BY TEXJ?LETON, Te
AUTH0RIZE CØNTRACT FEE T0 BE I'NC'R,EASED P'Rt:rn/
$]5,000.00 to $85,000.00, CCA~~ 90,-11., i~se.y &
Hatl\(J?acific Land Use Pl~nneJës.)- CAR,'RIED. City.
Manager L@cke noted re:vision to enco-mpass. SCQpe
of work over and above the oFigina1 CQnt'];aet
sepvices.
H. David Kaplan noted ne.ed fQr p-Ublicrelations;
Land Use and Zoning plans in place .re'CJ,uired pJëi'or
to inc~rpe~ation, quality not q-u~ntity development
de.s ired urg ing pu bl ic carom i s s ion, ?omm it tee' OJë
adviso'];y board to include citizens.
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Feßexal Way City Council
Regular Meeting
February 6~ 199,0-
(Continued)
AUDIENCE COMMENT:
Mary Mgnard, 30th District Democrats, stated
tonight's meeting underscores need to invest
in audio system for council meetings, council
urged to keep the public informed of important
issues.
F~ancis L. Marckx offered his services to the
Community Council, noting knowledge regarding
problems of being part of King County, his
special interest in surface water runoff.
As there was no further comment from the public and no further
business to come before the Council, Mayor Ertel de~lared the City
Council meeting adjourned at 10:19 p.m.
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Delores A. Mead, CMC City Clerk
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