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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1992, 7:30 PM, YELM CITY HALL COUNCIL CFIAP~ERS
The Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Sanders at 7:30 P[N. All present
joined in the flag salute. Council present: Kathy Wolf, Amos Lawton, Arnold
Drogseth and Martha Parsons. Staff: Todd Stamp, Gene Borges, G]_enn Dunnam and
Shelly Badger. Visitors: Joe and A]rma Guizzetti, Beatrice Scott, Dale Bodine, Jack
Peugh, Eric Anderson, Randy Gay, Leo LeFebvre, Harry Lewis, Jackie Jones, Mary Lou
Kaffel, Frank Jones, Mark Carpenter, William and Kathleen Remski, John Stephenson and
Clifford McFaul.
The agenda was approved on a motion by Kathy Wolf, second by Amos Lawton. Motion
carried.
The minutes of the August 12, 1992 Regular Council Meeting were approved on a motion
by Martha Parsons, second by Kathy Wolf. Motion carried.
Payroll i-or the month of August was approved on a motion by Arras Lawton, second by
Martha Parsons. Motion carried.
The Public Hearing on the Mt. View Rd. Annexation and Zoning was opened at 7:34 PM.
Staff illustrated the boundaries of this annexation and stated that the Planning Com-
mission recommended approval to annex with a 10-acre commercial area, remainder rec-
ommended undetermined residential zoning. They chose not to forward a recommendation
on the multi-family zoning request. Stamm explained that Resolution No. 265 as
drafted, brings Burnett and Mt. View Roads into the City limits along with the inter-
section of Burnett and Yelm Ave.
Letters were received from Donald and Kathy Scheidt and Liliana Schuler requesting to
include their properties in the proposed boundaries described in Resolution No. 265.
Council asked the original petitioner, Eric Anderson, if he objected to a delay in
his annexation due to an addition of properties. Iie stated that if it helps the oth-
ers, he does not object to the addition, however the cost of the annexation should be
shared.
Stamm explained that the amended annexation boundaries would cause a 1 month delay as
• a hearing on the new annexation would need to be held on•September 23, 1992. Via his
comments through Todd Stamp, John Huddleston objected to the delay caused by any
amendment to the annexation boundaries. '
Both Stamm and Gene Borges stated that the amended boundaries are more logical from
the City's. perspective as it takes the city limits to the end of Burnett Road right-
of-way versus leaving an island of roadway.
Donald Scheidt, 8910 Burnett Rd.: Stated that if they are exr_luded from annexation,
they will be adjacent to planned development with input as a city resident. Feels it
is the best thing for him to be part of the annexation.
Kathy Scheidt, 8910 Burnett Rd.: Feels that a 1 month delay is not unreasonable.
Also that being annexed allows them to be part of the long-range planning for the
City. As _a City resident, they may benefit from the planned growth and development.
With no further comments from the public, the Bearing closed at 7:50 PM. Kathy Wolf
moved to table the Mt. View Rd. Annexation & Zoning Resolution No. 262 until the Sep-
tember 23, 1992 Regular Council Meeting, second by Martha Parson. Motion carried.
She stressed that the delay is in the best interest of the City and responds to writ-
ten requests of neighboring property owners. She thanked Eric Anderson (original pe-
titioner) for his consent regarding the delay.
The Public Hearing on the amended Henderson Annexation and Zoning 'request was opened
at 7:51 PM.
Stamp explained that Mr. Henderson (Cullens Rd.) was the original petitioner for his
5 acres of property. Then Clifford McFaul requested his 5 acre piece be added.
Next, Mr. & Mrs. Guizzetti were r_ontacted regarding their 10 acre piece. They would
like to include the remaining 125 acres of their property. Stamp asked that the City
Council consider the annexation requests be merged into one and to table the McFaul
request until the Guizzettis can, talk to neighoring property owners regarding signing
of the annexation petition.
Kathleen Remski, 9225 Killion Rd. SE: Stated that with city zoning, close to 200
homes could be built on 125 acres. She did not object to the smaller parcels being
annexed (Henderson, McFaul and Guizzetti 10 acre piece), but objected to the remain-
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ing Guizzetti 125 acre piece. She stressed concern that' there is only one access on
both roads (Killion and Cullens) and that the larger piece of property should remain
zoned at 1 Crouse per 5 acres. 4 houses per acre is not fair to the other residents
in the area because there are not enough trees in the area to help absorb dense de-
velopment.
Gene Borges explained that the proposal at this time is only the annexation of the
property, development of the property, including infrastructure, would be decided at
a later time through a Public Bearing process.
Clifford McFaul, 9455 Cullens Rd.,SE: Stressed concern that his property is outside
the current Phase I and Phase II boundaries of the sewer plan. He understands that
to bring sewer to his site, a sewer service area amendment would be required (in the
Yelm Wastewater Facilities Plan). fIe asked for clarification on the density allowed
for single-family development.
Stanm explained that Yelm's zoning ordinance allows for 6,000 square foot lots with
public water and sewer. If prablic sewer i.s not available, probably could only plat 2
houses per acre.
Councilwoman Wolf asked if Mr. Henderson had been informed of another potential de-
lay. Todd Starrm stated he had not talked with Mr. Henderson, however, he will call
him on Thursday to bring him up-to=date on his annexation.
Kathleen Remski: Asked what the maximum housing would be on developed property.
Stamm stated that with public services, it could be developed no less than 4 houses
per acre. She asked if the water supply was adequate to add large developments.
Borges stated that the City has added a third well to its system in the last year and
large developers Wray have to add storage capacity in the future.
With no further comments from the public, the }fearing closed at 8:10 PM.
Kathy Wolf moved to table any action on Resolution No. 265 (amended Henderson Annexa-
tion and Zoning) until September 9, 1992 to allow the Guizzetti.s time to approach
neighboring property owners to see if they would be in favor of annexation. Signa-
tures from neighboring owners are required to obtain 60o for the entire boundary. On
September 9, 1992, the City Council will decide whether or not to .amend the Henderson
boundary once again to include the Guizzetti property. If it is amended, another
Public: Hearing will be scheduled. Second by Martha Parsons. Motion carried.
The Public Hearing on the Crystal Springs Estates Rezone (Harry Lewis) was opened at
8:14 PM.
Stamp explained t}rat Mr. Lewis is not formally appealing the decision of the Planning
Commission to retain the Industrial zone status of Mr. Lewis' property but is allowed
to request a Public hearing of the City Council in addition to the one of the Plan-
ning Commission.
Stamp gave the history of recent zone change requests on Crystal Springs Rd. stating
that the Planning Commission decided to look at the Industrial zone status on the
east side of Crystal Springs Rd. as a whole instead of piecemeal. In response to
what was heard at the Public Hearing on the zone change from Industrial to Single-
Family Residential, they chose not to rezone. Their reasons include; the change is
not consistent with the Industrial zone designation in the 1985 Comprehensive Plan
and will reduce the Industrial lands available.
Harry Lewis presented the City Council with a letter explaining why his 4-acre piece
of property should be rezoned from Industrial to R-1. Some of the reasons mentioned
include:
1. If the property remains Industrial, there is no access to Rhoton Rd. for
truck traffic and this will burden Crystal Springs and the Middle School with
truck traffic.
2. "This property was zoned Industrial 15-20 years ago. Change has occurred
over tare years from Industrial to R-1 in this specific area, presently sur-
rounded by residential homes on three sides. Placing industry on the property
would create problems with adjacent homeowners, the School District and the City
in my opinion."
3. The subdivision wx~uld include buffering on the east border with tree screen-
ing by t}re developer to mitigate conflicting uses.
4. "The rezone would not detract or devalue tyre existing Industrial zoned area.
The site located in the outside corner of the Industrial zone would not impinge
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Attached to his letter were signatures of 12 neighbors living adjacent to the pro-
posed Crystal Spri-ngs Estates subdivision that strongly supported the request for re-
zone from Industrial to Single-Family Residential (R=1).
Stamm explained that later on the agenda is a request for Special Use Zoning on a
piece of property south of Mr. Lewis' for the UCBO Community Services Center and that
it is inappropriate for the City Council to make any decision on Mr. Lewis' request
for a Single-Family Residential Zone until the UCBO decision has been made.
Counci]-man Lawton had to leave the meeting at 8:35 PM.
Don and Vickie Workman, 912 Crystal Springs Rd.: A letter dated August 19, 1992 was
given to Councilmembers asking that his property be rezoned R-1, along with Mr.
Lewis'. His property is situated north of Mr. Lewis' and south of the
Kingsview/Queensview development. If Mr. Lewis' piece is rezoned and does not in-
clude his, it leaves a small strip of Industrial property.
Randy Gay, 910 Crystal Springs Rd.: Requested to go on record in favor of a rezone
of his property to R-1. His property sits north of the Workman piece.
Cindy Cecil, 805 Crystal Springs Rd.: Expressed frustration that the petition pre-
sented by Mr. Lewis included signatures from some that do not actually live adjacent
to the property.
Mark Carpenter, McKenna: Stated that Crystal Springs Rd. is a 25 MPEI road and that
industrial truck traffic would not be compatible, especially because of the Middle
School. He stressed concern with getting industrial traffic onto Yelm Avenue.
Gene Borges stated that Crystal Springs Rd. is engineered for residential traffic
traveling at 25 MPH. If industry built along Crystal Springs St., it may have to use
Rhoton Road as access.
Harry Lewis explained that all he spoke to preferred housing over industrial on this
property. He said that he has difficulty, in good conscious, putting an industrial
use on this property. .
Gene Borges asked City Council that if they approve Mr. Lewis' request, that a buffer
be required and chosen by the Planning Commission (as per the Mountaineer Subdivi-
sion) when the plat is considered. _
Frank Jones, 714 Crystal Springs Rd.: Stated when driving down Crystal Springs Rd.
to his property, he c,~ould not like Industrial uses. Trend of development if R-1.
Only objected to Planning Commission's consideration of entire east side of Crystal
Springs Rd. to R-1 because the arbitrary line went through his property. Jackie
Jones stressed the need for a buffer if zoned R-1.
Councilc~nman Wolf asked if Yelm has a ruling on the books that the City can not re-
zone to detract or devalue the existing Industrial zoned areas.
Gene Borges replied that she was referring to the minutes of a Special City Council
meeting on January 27, 1986. He feels that a rezone to~R-1 does not devalue the.ex-
isting Industrial zoned area because the development trend over the years is R-1.
Feels that industrial development on east side of Crystal Springs Rd. may be opposed
by residential property owners.
Todd Starrm stressed to the City Council that if they make a determination against
that of the Planning Commission, they must state their reasons.
With no further comments from the Public, the Hearing was closed at 8:45 PM.
Kathy Wolf moved to defer any action on ,the Crystal Springs Estates Rezone request
until after the UCBO Special Use Zoning discussion later on the agenda. Second by
Martha Parsons. Motion carried.
At 8:46 AH, the Public Hearing on the Yelm Creek Pedestrian Bridge Shoreline Develop-~
ment Permit was opened. Planning Commission recommended approval. Stamp explained
that a Shoreline Development Permit issued by Department of Ecology will be required
for this project after City approval. The Pedestrian Timber Bridge will be built
over Yelm Creek near Fort Stevens School. Borges stressed that the design of and
materials for the bridge were funded by a Department of Agriculture Timber Bridge
grant Construction will be aided by Fort Lewis. The 10" watermain will be mounted
under the bridge to loop the line across Yelm Creek.
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. under the bridge to loop tyre line across Yelm Creek.
With rro further comments from the •Public, the Hearing closed at 8:53 PM.
Arnold Drogseth moved approval of the Ye]m Creek Pedestrian Bridge Shoreline Develop-
ment Permit, second by Kathy Wolf. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION N0. 266: "Guizzetti Intent to'Corm:ence Annexation Proceedings", was ap-
proved as follows on a motion by Kathy wolf, second by Arnold Drogseth:
*Accept with modifications to boundaries
*Does not require the simultaneous adoption of proposed zoning and comprehensive
plan use designations
*Will require the assrnnption of a proportionate share of existing city indebted-
ness •
*Will not require simultaneous formation of a local improvement district
*Will not require that the area be included within an existing sewer and/or
water district
*That a final annexation petition be circulated within 1 year
City Council asked that the Guizzettis respond back at the September 9, 1992 meeting
on the percentage of signatures acquired at that time. City Council will then make a
decision on whether or not to amend the Henderson annexation boundaries.
**Counci]man Don Miller entered the meeting at 9:00 PM from an Intercity Transit
meeting in Olympia.
At 9:08 PM, Mayor Sanders announced that the City Council would enter an Executive
Session for approximately 45 minutes to discuss site acquisition for the UCBO Comnu-
ni.ty Services Center. Mayor Sanders asked that Gene Borges, City Administrator, Todd
Stamm, Planner and City Attorney and Shelly Badger, City Clerk to attend the Session.
AT 10:00 PM, City Council reconvened. Kathy Wolf moved to direct staff to wirte a
letter to the UCBO Board of Directors and Cindy Cecil explaining the City Council's
rationale in choosing site option #4 (as prioritized on a handwritten memo from Cindy
Cecil distributed prior to the Council meeting).
Kathy Wolf moved to set a Bearing on Special Use zoning for the UCBO Community Serv-
ices Center on all sites being considered at the September 23, 1992 City Council
Meeting, second by Marttra Parson. Motion carried.
Item 11(c), "request to waive fees related to UCBO Conrnurrity Services Center
rezone/annexation", was tabled to September 9, 1992.
Item 11(d), "request to separate property from SW Yelm Annexation", was withdrawn at
this time.
At this time, Don Miller left the Chambers dues to a potentia]_ conflict of interest
regarding the Crystal Springs Estates Rezone (ownership of land in area).
In that a definite decision on siting of UCBO has not yet been determined, City Kathy
Wolf moved to postpone the decision on the Crystal Springs Estates rezone until Sep-
tember 9, 1992, second by Martha Parsons. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 264: Urban Growth Area proposal. Stamm illustrated the 11 square
mile boundary recommended by Planning Commission. On reco~mrendation of staff Stamm,
Borges and the Planning Commission, Kathy Wolf moved to authorize Mayor Sanders to
sign Resolution No. 264 forwarding the City's recommended Urban Growth Area boundary
and supporting documentation to the Thurston County Commissioners. Second by Martha
Parsons. City Council understands that the County Commissioners will forward the
Resolution to the Urban Growth Management Committee fro evaluation and recommendation
for action back to the Commissioners.
Pending additional legal review, Kathy Wolf moved to table item 13(b), Personnel Pol-
icy arnendmient, to September 9, 1992. Second by Martha Parson. Motion carried.
Minutes were provided from the August 18, 1992 Planning Commission meeting.
SEWER REPORT: Gene reported that application had been submitted to Farmer's Home Ad-
ministration for a loan/grant combination to construct tyre sewer collection lines for
Phase II of the sewer p]_an. If approved, construction of Phase II lines will occur
concurrently with Phase I.
POLICE REPORT: Copies of a letter from Judi Kosterman, Governor's Special Assistant
on Drug Issues, were provided to Councilrmernbers commending the City of Yelm on lower-
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ing blood alcohol limits to .08._ ~Chief~Dur>~~ma~nounced thatB the Washington Associa-
tion of Sheriff's and Police Chiefswi]1~ be recommecxling to the State Legislature in
1993 to lower the limits statewide.
YELM MUNICIPAL COURT: 196 tickets were processed the month of July 1992, 56 were
crirni.nal citations and 140 infractions.
YELM CITY HALL: Project is on schedule, sewer, planning and building departments
will be moving to the new offices the first week in September. Court will mrove to
their new offices September 11, 1992.
LIBRARY REPORT FOR AUGUST: An invitation was extended to the Counci_l.mernbers and
staff to attend the grand opening of the new Library on Saturday, September 19, 1992
from 2-SPM.
Councilwoman Wolf announced that the next Urban Growth Management Committee meeting
on Imrpact Fees will be held September 21, 1992.
With no further business before the Council, Martha Parsons moved to adjourn at 10:45
PM, second by Arnold Drogseth. Meeting adjourned.
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Shelly Badg
City Clerk
Robert A. Sanders .
Mayor
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