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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSigned Minutes 06-26-17Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Council Chambers 110 East Third Street June 26, 2017 Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson, Chris Raezer, Sue Weiss, Jesica Stickles, and Marilyn Oertle. Council Members Absent: None Staff Present: Mayor Barbara Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Heather Logan, Kristin Banfield, Kristin Garcia, Dan Cone, Marc Hayes, Amy Rusko, Bruce Stedman and City Attorney Steve Peiffle. Also Known to be Present: Steve Maisch, Frank Barden, John Branthoover, Gary Whitley, Sarah Arney, Scott Tomkins, Shar Qualley-Johnson, Dianna & Robert Cameron, Craig Christianson, Curt Hecla, and Cristy Brubaker. Mayor Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and the pledge of allegiance followed. Mayor Pro Tem Debora Nelson moved to approve the agenda. Councilmember Chris Raezer seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote. Introduction of Special Guests and Presentations Mayor Tolbert announced that due to a family emergency, Mr. Ketchel, Interim Administrator of the Snohomish Health District, will not be presenting tonight. His presentation has been rescheduled for September. WORKSHOP ITEMS - NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Riar Family Rezone Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed Riar Family Rezone, including the process for a rezone request, the public testimony received on the proposed rezone, and the Planning Commission Public Hearing. The Planning Commission did not make a recommendation to the Council on the rezone request. City Attorney Steve Peiffle briefly reviewed the two draft ordinances prepared for this item and noted that the findings included in the drafts can be adjusted by the Council. Council discussion followed. Mayor Tolbert then opened the floor for public comments on the Riar Family rezone. Shar Qualley-Johnson, PO Box 495, Snohomish, stated she is a Snohomish City resident. She believes that Snohomish County is a desirable place to be. Page 1 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop June 26. 2017 Gary Whitley, 17830 Oxford Drive, Arlington, stated that he opposes the rezone. Scott Tomkins, 17812 Oxford Drive, Arlington, stated that he believes the proposed rezone is a spot rezone. Traffic on 172nd St NE is untenable at peak hours. Arlington already has large, dense developments planned at Highway 9 and 172nd St NE. He is concerned about the lack of planning for improvements on 172nd St NE between 67th and Highway 9 by the Washington State Department of Transportation. Robert Cameron, 17407 73rd Ave NE, Arlington, thanked the City Council and the Mayor for their work. Mr. Cameron noted that he is the president of the homeowners association for The Crossing at Edgecomb and is representing the residents of the neighborhood. He requested that the Council listen to the concerns of the neighbors and respect the neighborhoods already established in the area. Judy Castanares, 17506 72nd Drive NE, Arlington, shared some prepared notes from local residents, Dwan and Bruce Kinney who could not attend. In her notes, Ms. Kinney requested the council consider the impact the proposed rezone will have on all residents living in the corridor. She requested that an environmental analysis be done for all the properties included in the rezone. The Kinneys do not want to be included in the rezone. Ms. Castanares then shared her own thoughts that if the rezone is approved, her once quiet neighborhood will be surrounded by townhomes and traffic. She opposes the rezone. Don Castanares, 17506 72nd Drive NE, Arlington, provided the City Clerk with five graphics to be shared with the Council on 172nd St NE traffic concerns. He stated that the Washington State Patrol Collision Analysis tool shows a 140+% increase in collisions on 172nd St NE between 2014 and 2016. With the development already planned in the area, there is likely to be an additional 500 vehicles on the corridor with no improvements until 2021. Sandra Matthews, 17323 74th Drive NE, Arlington, knows that growth is coming to the area. She would like the Council to consider the impacts on the entire area before making a decision on the rezone. Ward Brien, 7130 Eaglefield Drive, Arlington, thanked the City Council for their efforts. He expressed his concern for the growth coming to Arlington and requested that the Council keep the current zoning. John Branthoover, 7208 Eaglefield Drive, Arlington, shared his comments as president of the Gleneagle Homeowners Association. He expressed his belief that the proposal is a spot rezone. He noted the cost of housing is increasing and homes in the area are moving quickly for at or above asking price. He has concerns about traffic on 172nd St NE, specifically in the area between 67th Ave NE and Highway 9, which is not on the list for WSDOT to look at until 2024. He believes that the proposed development will have more than 2.3 people per household and has a concern for fire safety. Bill Wilbur, 18430 Newport Drive, Arlington, has concerns about fire department access to the proposed rezone. He also noted that services for the proposed rezone, such as groceries and other amenities, are not within walking distance. Page 2 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop June 26, 2017 Rebecca Mariano, 17611 Topper Court, Arlington, stated she understands the difficult situation the city is in for providing more housing. She expressed concerns of drainage and water storage on the property. She also has concerns about whether the local schools can handle the additional students. She stated there is limited bus service in the area and no sidewalks. Everett Lewis, Arlington, expressed concerns of traffic on 59th and SR 530 and speeding on Division between Olympic and French. Ordinance Approving Villas at Arlington Rezone Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed ordinance approving the Villas at Arlington rezone request, heard before the Planning Commission on April 18, 2017 and reviewed and approved by the City Council on June 5, 2017. Adopting the ordinance and publishing will formally put the rezone into effect. The Council requested this item be placed on the consent agenda for the July 3, 2017 meeting. Ordinance Deming the Stewart Rezone Community and Economic Development Director Marc Hayes reviewed the proposed ordinance denying the Stewart rezone request, heard before the Planning Commission on April 18, 2017 and reviewed and denied by the City Council on June 5, 2017. Adopting the ordinance and publishing will formally deny the rezone request. The Council requested this item be placed on the consent agenda for the July 3, 2017 meeting. Ordinance Amending AMC Chapter 10.54 regarding parking City Attorney Steve Peiffle reviewed the proposed ordinance which fixes a glitch in our municipal code that occurred after the repeal of the City's traffic violations bureau in April 2017. The AMC still refers to the traffic violations bureau in Title 10.54, which means an amendment is required. Allowing the City Finance Department to administer parking offenses is cost-effective for the city and is consistent with how other departments at Marysville Municipal Court (Marysville, Lake Stevens) handle parking infractions. Sending all of our parking violations to the Marysville Municipal Court costs $46.92 per infraction. Our infraction is $50, meaning for the time that staff works to resolve a parking violation, we collect $3.08. This will allow the violator to pay through the Finance department at significant savings to the City and to the violator. Discussion followed. The Council requested this item be placed on the consent agenda for the July 3, 2017 meeting. Ordinance Repealing the International Plumbing Code and Adopting the Uniform Plumbing Code City Attorney Steve Peiffle reviewed the proposed ordinance to change from the International Plumbing Code to the Uniform Plumbing Code. The City adopted the International Plumbing Code in January 2015. Though there are many similarities, the Uniform Plumbing Code is the official Plumbing Code adopted by the State Building Codes Council. The City recently received correspondence on behalf of the Washington State Association of United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters requesting the adoption of the proper code. Discussion followed. The Council requested this item be placed on the consent agenda for the July 3, 2017 meeting. Page 3 of 4 Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop June 26, 2017 EMS Equipment Replacement Change Order Fire Chief Bruce Stedman reviewed the requested change order to the current bid to mount the aid unit box on a new chassis. The bid came in over the budgeted authority of $140,000. With changes to the bid as requested by staff that will increase firefighter safety and overall patient care, the remount will cost an additional $20,439.42, including tax. The EMS fund has placed adequate funds in the Equipment Replacement Fund to cover this increased cost. Discussion followed. The Council requested this item be placed on the agenda under New Business for the July 3, 2017 meeting. May Financial Report Finance Director Kristin Garcia reviewed the financial report from May 2017 and answered Council questions. Miscellaneous Council Items None. Public Comment No additional public comments were received. _Executive Session None. With no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. f Barbara Tolbert, Mayor Page 4 of 4