CITY OF SHORELINE

SHORELINE CITY COUNCIL

SUMMARY MINUTES OF DINNER MEETING

Monday, October 11, 1999

6:00 p.m.

Shoreline Conference Center

Highlander Room

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

ABSENT: None

STAFF: Robert Deis, City Manager; Larry Bauman, Assistant City Manager; Tim Stewart, Planning and Development Services Director

The meeting convened at 6:05 p.m. All Councilmembers were present.

Councilmembers discussed the comments they have heard from community members regarding Initiative 695.

Robert Deis, City Manager, explained that he invited Planning and Development Services Director Tim Stewart to the dinner meeting to discuss planning and permit issues related to various properties and projects of Harley O’Neill. Mr. Stewart went on to discuss issues regarding clearing and grading at a vacant property that Mr. O’Neill owns in Richmond Beach.

Mayor Jepsen said he and other Councilmembers received letters at home regarding the rechannelization of 185^th Street adjacent to Mr. O’Neill’s Gateway Center property.

Mr. Deis reported that Public Works Director Bill Conner and City Engineer Mike Gillespie met with Mr. O’Neill to discuss his concerns and that they developed a plan during the meeting to close two driveways to the property on 185^th Street and to create a new driveway on Midvale Avenue. Mr. Deis said Mr. O’Neill agreed to this plan at the time; however, in the letter, which was sent after the meeting, he appears to object to it.

Mr. Stewart discussed issues concerning Mr. O’Neill’s plans for a building addition at his Spin Alley property. He noted inconsistencies between the plans that Mr. O’Neill submitted and what staff has been told.

Mr. Deis mentioned activity regarding proposed development of the former U&I property.

In response to Councilmember Ransom, Mr. Stewart said the City cannot provide a "one-stop shop" for permit applications because utility services are provided by other entities (the Shoreline Water District, the Shoreline Wastewater District and the City of Seattle).

Mayor Jepsen requested information from staff regarding blight regulations and block grants for redevelopment.

The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

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Larry Bauman, Assistant City Manager