CITY OF SHORELINE

CITY OF SHORELINE

SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL

SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

Monday, August 28, 2000

7:30 p.m.

Shoreline Conference Center

Mt. Rainier Room

PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Hansen, Councilmembers Grossman, Gustafson, Lee, Montgomery and Ransom

ABSENT: Mayor Jepsen

1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Deputy Mayor Hansen, who presided.

2. FLAG SALUTE/ROLL CALL

Deputy Mayor Hansen led the flag salute. Upon roll call by the City Clerk, all Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Jepsen.

Councilmember Gustafson moved to excuse Mayor Jepsen. Councilmember Lee seconded the motion, which carried 6-0.

3. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER: None

4. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: None

5. PUBLIC COMMENT

(a) Earl Hines, Manager, Westminster Manor Apartments, 14701 Dayton Avenue N, expressed concerns about the health effects and the impact on values of neighboring properties of a proposal to mount wireless telecommunication antennas on the water tower at N 145^th Street and Dayton Avenue N.

(b) Christy Cameron, 14356 Evanston Avenue N, suggested that the Shoreline Municipal Code includes a loophole. She said the code requires that ground-mounted wireless telecommunication facilities be set back at least 50 feet from residential property. She advised that the structure-mounted antennas proposed at N 145^th Street and Dayton Avenue N will be closer to residential property than 50 feet and that the proposed equipment enclosure will be five to six feet from neighboring residential property.

(c) Eric Snyder, 14509 Evanston Avenue N, said the water tower stands eight feet from his property line. He said the facility will be visible from residences and that it will have a large impact on the value of his home and on his personal safety and health.

City Manager Robert Deis recalled that the City revised its wireless telecommunication facilities ordinance to require the industry to be more sensitive to community concerns. He explained that the federal government has precluded local jurisdictions from prohibiting wireless telecommunication facilities based on alleged health effects.

Tim Stewart, Planning and Development Services Director, said the City has received an application for the co-location of cellular antennae on the water tower at N 145^th Street and Dayton Avenue N. He explained that this is a Type B permit, that staff posted notice at the site and notified neighboring property owners. He noted that City staff has received comments, that staff is processing the application and that the City decision can be appealed to the Shoreline Hearing Examiner.

In response to Councilmember Lee, Mr. Stewart agreed to provide information to Council about the applicant's compliance with the neighborhood meeting requirement.

6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Councilmember Lee moved approval of the agenda. Councilmember Montgomery seconded the motion, which carried 6-0.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR

Councilmember Ransom moved adoption of the consent calendar and corrected the number of the Puget Sound Energy franchise to read Ordinance No. 248. Council-member Gustafson seconded the motion, which carried 6-0, and the following items were approved:

Minutes of Workshop Meeting of July 17, 2000
Minutes of Joint Dinner Meeting of July 24, 2000
Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 24, 2000

Approval of expenses and payroll as of August 18, 2000 in the amount of $2,114,622.54

Ordinance No. 248 extending the franchise provided to Puget Sound Energy (OKA Washington Natural Gas) for the provision of natural gas services

Motion to authorize $1,915 in 2000 Mini-Grant funds for the Parkwood Neighborhood Association to purchase picnic tables and a trash receptacle for Twin Ponds Park

8. ACTION ITEMS: OTHER ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS

(a) Ordinance No. 246 approving a reclassification and short plat of property at 18042 Stone Ave. N.

Jeff Thomas, Planner, reviewed the staff report.

Councilmember Montgomery sought confirmation that Council is voting whether to approve the reclassification to R-8, not between a reclassification to R-8 and a reclassification to R-12. Mr. Thomas said the Planning Commission recommended reclassification to R-8 rather than R-12. Deputy Mayor Hansen explained that Council may reject any reclassification or approve reclassification to R-8 or R-12.

In response to Councilmember Ransom, Mr. Thomas confirmed that Council approved the reclassification of the adjacent (Elena Lane) property to R-8.

Councilmember Montgomery commented that she had not opposed the reclassification of the Elena Lane property to R-12. She said she reviewed the materials for the proposed reclassification, and she had difficulty distinguishing a difference between the results of the R-12 designation and those of the R-8 designation.

Mr. Thomas said a reclassification to R-12 would permit construction of three dwelling units at the site. He indicated that three structures would crowd the property, which slightly exceeds 9,600 square feet in size. In addition, he said the standards for R-12 development under which the application vested include 20-foot setbacks.

In response to Councilmember Grossman, Mr. Thomas said each of the three dwelling units permitted under an R-12 designation could be no more than 28 feet in width (given the 68-foot width of the property and the 20-foot setbacks).

Councilmember Gustafson commented that the Planning Commission and City staff analyzed the proposed reclassification "in line with our Comprehensive Plan." He supported the proposal.

Councilmember Gustafson moved to adopt Ordinance No. 246, approving a reclassification of property at 18042 Stone Avenue N from R-6 to R-8 and preliminarily approving the creation of a two-lot short plat. Councilmember Ransom seconded the motion.

Councilmember Ransom noted considerable neighborhood opposition to the proposed reclassification of the adjacent Elena Lane property to R-12 and considerable neighborhood support of the reclassification to R-8. He asserted that zoning along the east side of Stone Avenue should be consistent.

In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Thomas and Deputy Mayor Hansen explained that the map on page 57 of the Council packet is a conceptual drawing of what a single-family residence and a duplex might look like on the property.

Councilmember Grossman commented that the drawing on page 57 does not reflect 20-foot setbacks. He expressed concern about the impact of City decisions on the availability of affordable housing in Shoreline. He favored an R-12 designation for the property given the 20-foot setback requirement—he mentioned his perception that neighbors are most concerned about the size of setbacks. Noting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the lengthy Council deliberation on the adjacent Elena Lane property, he said he could support the R-8 reclassification.

Deputy Mayor Hansen asked when the City will address the zoning of this area on a block-by-block basis. Mr. Stewart said the City will unify the zoning map and the Comprehensive Plan. He explained that staff has completed the preliminary comparative analysis of the two documents. He noted that unification may entail adjustments to both. Rachael Markle, Senior Planner, said staff will begin meeting about such adjustments next week. She noted that the Comprehensive Plan amendment process will begin October 5.

A vote was taken on the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 246, approving a reclassification of property at 18042 Stone Avenue N from R-6 to R-8 and preliminarily approving the creation of a two-lot short plat. The motion carried 6-0.

Councilmember Ransom suggested that Council should have allowed the property owner to speak about the application. Mr. Deis said State law and the City code specify a single public hearing. He explained that that hearing took place before the Planning Commission and that Council makes its decision based upon its review of the record.

(b) Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a Joint Use agreement between the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline School District

Wendy Barry, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director, reported that the School Board unanimously approved the joint use agreement at its August 21 meeting. She reviewed changes made to the agreement since Council reviewed the document June 5. She identified the foundation of the agreement as: joint cooperative scheduling; joint usage, maintenance and operation; and joint planning and development of public facilities. She asserted the purpose of the agreement to provide the best services with the least possible expenditure, to maximize the use of public facilities and to insure their maintenance as sustainable community assets.

Councilmember Gustafson moved that Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the joint use agreement between Shoreline School District #412 and the City of Shoreline. Councilmember Ransom seconded the motion.

Councilmember Ransom referred to "Scheduling" on page 62 of the Council packet and asked how the City and the District will handle this task. Ms. Barry said City and School District staff will meet and jointly schedule facilities.

Councilmember Gustafson highlighted positive elements of the agreement, including: flexibility; cooperation of City and School District staff; the provision of the best services with the least possible expenditure of public funds; mutual program publicity within facilities; and avoiding unnecessary duplication of facilities.

In response to Councilmember Gustafson, Ms. Barry confirmed that the School District will not charge the City for rental of rooms in the Shoreline Center. She said the City has previously charged the School District for use of the Shoreline Pool; whereas, in the future, the City will not bill the School District for use of the Shoreline Pool for three hours of time between pool opening and 6 p.m. for daily swim team practices during the high school swim season.

Councilmember Grossman expressed his hope that the agreement will be the first of many mutual relationships between the City and the School District.

Councilmember Ransom expressed his support and appreciation for the agreement.

A vote was taken on the motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into the joint use agreement between Shoreline School District #412 and the City of Shoreline. The motion carried 6-0.

Councilmember Gustafson advocated that the City and the School District jointly review facility maintenance to identify potential savings. For example, he noted that both the City and School District perform field maintenance at Einstein Middle School.

In response to Councilmember Gustafson, Ms. Barry said the City deferred its participation in classroom remodeling at the Shoreline Center until completion of the joint use agreement. She anticipated that City and School District staff will address the project as they work to implement the agreement.

On another topic, Councilmember Gustafson said he attended a meeting last week of the King County Community Development Block Grant Consortium Joint Recommendations Committee, where he learned that City staff assisted the Kenmore Homeless Shelter to receive $26,000 in grant funding to repair its facility.

9. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT: None

10. ADJOURNMENT

At 8:29 p.m., Deputy Mayor Hansen declared the meeting adjourned.

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Sharon Mattioli, CMC
City Clerk