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The framework staff presented would allow a consistent, simple cap (for example, four units per lot or 24 units per acre, whichever yields more flexibility) while recognizing that setbacks, lot configuration and building codes will limit the practical number of units on many lots. Staff said ADUs are typically the smallest units and cottage housing sits between ADUs and standard single‑family homes in scale.

Staff and council discussed proposed size ranges: ADUs commonly proposed at a minimum of roughly 350 sq ft and (state law) a proposed maximum of 1,000–1,200 sq ft; cottage housing was discussed in a roughly 800–1,600 sq ft range. Planning staff noted height and setbacks remain controlled by the underlying zone: “they would still be subject to the same setback requirements,” staff said, and feasible unit counts depend on those site constraints.

Parking was the principal policy debate. House Bill 1110 provides baseline parking allowances for middle housing; Senate Bill 5184—recently reported signed by the governor during the council discussion—sets lower parking requirements for small units (staff summarized it as: no required parking for dwelling units under 1,200 sq ft and other limits). Councilmembers debated whether to adopt the stricter state standard now or delay local changes. Several council members voiced concern that eliminating parking requirements could shift parking into neighborhood streets; others argued that requiring parking can be a project‑killer for ADU builders.

After discussion the council gave staff direction to draft middle‑housing regulations that will: allow an illustrative maximum configuration of up to four units per lot (or 24 units per acre, whichever provides flexibility); treat ADU and cottage size ranges as described above; require that all units meet existing building‑code setbacks and standards; and align the City’s forthcoming parking rules for small units with the state standard in SB 5184. Council members also asked staff to bring back clear cross‑walks that show how ADU caps, middle‑housing unit counts, and the parking standard will interact in different lot sizes.

Ending: Staff said they will prepare ordinance language and maps for future hearings and will show how the proposed limits operate against physical lot sizes and setback constraints.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 5/8/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City planning staff presented options May 8 for middle‑housing rules that would allow additional units in single‑family zones and the council directed staff to draft rules that emphasize flexibility — an illustrative cap of four units per lot (or 24 units per acre), size ranges for ADUs and cottages, and alignment of parking rules with the newly enacted state standard (SB 5184).","taxTitle","Des Moines City, King County, Washington","taxId",51807,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6242109,"Des Moines START representative says SeaTac sound‑insulation effort produced few fixes, urges local advocacy",458,2912000,3370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3248556-26ea9e0c0cd0afafb8ad2b8dfdc645fe&start=2912&end=3370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3248556-26ea9e0c0cd0afafb8ad2b8dfdc645fe/thumbnail_2912000.jpg","/articles/6242109/Des-Moines-City/King-County/Washington/Des-Moines-START-representative-says-SeaTac-soundinsulation-effort-produced-few-fixes-urges-local-advocacy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242109-b1fc2f271325c932bbef6ded63746ed7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186671&Signature=VW2tK9SZwH2BcDhUQaG6y~bE7u8yZv7PxE3pmOzw5SxPaLctJEhjNtswQI3faeIPqrsXGNh~AkLfutCwcPed8vPg6sjBdOF4dOdZP-85wxy~P0DtVb6AyAU8qvq2jNGwmpQqxQNBaNkgmEQAukgRdnstHXOOiy53zaYJh8fxwzaPHJ9ZAoVkmGVMy3LDGTcaW41FC67Qf8FGgoI9jmgos5KTtW-1c7WjlViBFsp2WK8IHagdxPPwHiOf2O-skzmLYXfsABtzhw2mHFrfA5Nl8akrP~P33~aWWFej9zjgv3~AoBASV6SvGxzw~g50OL2K8Y5Z6AEBUMhELLO5f1CPHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joe Dusenberry, Des Moines’s representative to the SeaTac Stakeholder Advisory Roundtable (START), told the Des Moines City Council on May 8 that START meetings are mainly informational and that a recent Port‑commissioned study and pilot program to repair failed residential sound‑insulation packages found very few homes that qualify for FAA‑funded repairs.

Dusenberry said START’s presentations are “information only” and that community members at the START meeting felt the steering committee controlled the agenda. He summarized the sound‑insulation pilot this way: the Port authorized roughly $5,000,000 for surveying and a repair pilot and the work identified only five houses that would qualify for repairs under FAA rules, “and the biggest hurdle is that the FAA rules … just make it impractical.”

Why it matters: the pilot’s limited yield, Dusenberry said, shows federal rules and reimbursement expectations are a bottleneck for residents seeking repairs. He urged the council to press the Port and to form local outreach to make START materials and complaint systems more accessible to residents.

Dusenberry described two main issues from the START meeting. First, START’s information flows from Port and airport staff without a structured community feedback loop: “there’s no part where they say, hey, what would your community like to see?” He recommended a local community airport committee to bring START information to neighborhoods and gather input on flight paths, noise complaint access, air‑quality monitoring and FAA reassessment of the DNL‑65 noise boundary.

Second, he criticized the Port’s $5,000,000 survey and pilot for producing only a handful of eligible repairs. “The net result of this expensive effort funded by King County taxpayers … they found five houses,” he said, adding that many commonly failing items — window seals and storm doors — are treated as warranty issues and thus excluded from FAA repair programs. He told council members that relying on federal funds alone would likely leave the problem unresolved and recommended the City advocate for a locally funded, ongoing repair program.

Dusenberry also referenced a 2018 State Department of Commerce study completed in June 2020, Study of the Current and Ongoing Effects of the Operation of the Seattle‑Tacoma International Airport, and said START had not used that report as a basis for community outreach. He called the study a potentially useful resource with more than 60 recommendations relevant to airport‑area communities.

Council discussion touched on process and remedies. Council member Harris and Deputy Mayor Steinmetz pressed for clarity about whether the Port could directly fund repairs without FAA reimbursement; Dusenberry and others said the Port legally can allocate funds but Port staff and counsel often emphasize reimbursement. Steinmetz said other airports have internal programs funded from airport revenues and encouraged discussion with the Port about creating a similar stable local funding stream.

Ending: Dusenberry offered to answer follow‑up questions and suggested the City consider a local committee to improve community outreach and coordination with START and Port staff.","Joe Dusenberry, Des Moines’s representative to the SeaTac Stakeholder Advisory Roundtable (START), told the Des Moines City Council on May 8 that a Port‑funded survey and repair pilot for failed residential sound‑insulation packages found almost no qualifying homes under current FAA rules and urged the city to push for local outreach and funding options.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6242089,"Council approves $74,251 addendum for L, M, N dock design and permitting",111,2796000,2907000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3248556-26ea9e0c0cd0afafb8ad2b8dfdc645fe&start=2796&end=2907","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3248556-26ea9e0c0cd0afafb8ad2b8dfdc645fe/thumbnail_2796000.jpg","/articles/6242089/Des-Moines-City/King-County/Washington/Council-approves-74251-addendum-for-L-M-N-dock-design-and-permitting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242089-b097269cffe636157d8cabea72acc5f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186671&Signature=cW4--amoZ5TMrKpg-eMTM-GXYXe9nWm~tK2en9cvbxoUVY7X3WdOVPrjSZ5wy3Tr1r8MrEUABBdgcTZt~GHZL6rhRKY8ana7Op5iKT7uXIpvMcYIJl591mI3c408n9DvuZ2ztR8L0rPdlWc-ixOkJ0MIA3t9TG8-Y0aiECPdH28pN7ocUcr2hMKFxJTcjD7mxkS2OvbyxD~VWhqazqxkfiQ2RnZAp~3JGXMxiSGjXEWKr7gpKlTa2JyGMNJ7mNR0JCaVvNm~zdzM-52KlUGAgS8K8W6lorCUB9HtTtdoRfiggR99QQzZCluc-EJYXuPOOuCvziS1RWsuuu3~7nkrHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Des Moines City Council approved an addendum with Moffett Nickel on May 8 in the amount of $74,251 to cover additional design and permitting work for the L, M and N docks replacement project.

Scott Wilkins, who identified himself as representing the Des Moines Marina nonprofit, explained the additional fee covers design and permitting work that occurred during a prolonged permit delay and for revisions required after federal agency comments and code changes. Wilkins said the earlier hiatus required reworking bid packages and that construction ultimately came in under budget; the addendum reimburses consultant work done before the project went out to bid.

Council member Harris asked about timing and potential future overages; Wilkins and staff said the construction project was on track and that any further consulting needs would return to council as separate items. Council then voted to approve the addendum and authorize the city manager to sign the contract substantially in the form attached.

Ending: Council approved the addendum by voice vote; staff will proceed with the construction contract and bring any additional consulting agreements back to the council as needed.","Des Moines approved a $74,251 contract addendum with engineering firm Moffett Nickel on May 8 to complete design and permitting for replacement of the L, M and N docks at the city marina.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6242094,"Des Moines schedules second reading of Lake Haven franchise ordinance; proposed 6% franchise fee included",659,9335000,9994000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3248556-26ea9e0c0cd0afafb8ad2b8dfdc645fe&start=9335&end=9994","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3248556-26ea9e0c0cd0afafb8ad2b8dfdc645fe/thumbnail_9335000.jpg","/articles/6242094/Des-Moines-City/King-County/Washington/Des-Moines-schedules-second-reading-of-Lake-Haven-franchise-ordinance-proposed-6-franchise-fee-included","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242094-8fbab6bffa6231a2b6c6dd929c696df7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186671&Signature=k2Nu9EV6osA7lPfMuGLKst2yJ9Ws41NESwrptbeZCsPPcYhXjOVsNAPTygxPBWXZ7Drq04KbpRIjweWBMrCfiR604SChL23-dCWW~I1gRbiQ6Vh-tGcwr9vIVVQH0bdbuunrdf9wNi~h-hNm~9KYhJKZii3jSjGO7dgTZBMdk9zewhg-QXyY6qoAE0YLiTX2~d7zFOwzsD0Qe-6i7HlhW3IuCICprxEw-ZbAf8XkjZSo-ActFW7GcP7ZVwJav8qrDhcoTVQWT~y7eZ2j~ZTKYKPTpgwky8-0bi1fxd9bT8hbbsJhw02ej-zE8alnVIqdAB74gNTktF42vo1xZU19lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant City Attorney Matthew Hutchins presented draft ordinance 25‑037 at the May 8 Des Moines City Council meeting proposing an amended franchise agreement with Lake Haven water and sewer utility.

Hutchins said the current Lake Haven agreement dates to 2011 and is set to expire in 2031; it did not include a franchise payment to the city. In 2016, the city negotiated new franchise terms with four other water/sewer utilities; three of those agreements included a 6% franchise payment in exchange for a city promise not to impose a higher utility tax during the agreement term. Last year the city amended Water District 504’s contract to add a 6% payment, and staff was directed to pursue comparable terms with Lake Haven.

The draft ordinance would: extend the Lake Haven franchise by 10 years (out to 2041), add a 6% franchise payment to the City (aligning Lake Haven with other utilities), and update standard franchise provisions (right‑of‑way relocations, insurance and planning coordination). In exchange, Hutchins said, the City promises not to impose a utility tax during the agreement and would not assume the district for the duration of the franchise.

State law prevents council approval of a franchise ordinance on the same day it is introduced, so Hutchins asked that the ordinance be scheduled for second reading at the next regular council meeting. Councilors asked for a comparison chart of provisions across existing franchise agreements and asked staff to surface any provisions related to emergency notifications, fire‑flow obligations, or eminent domain that might vary by utility.

Ending: The council set the ordinance for second reading; staff will provide a comparative summary of franchise terms across utilities for the next meeting.","At first reading May 8 the council reviewed draft ordinance 25‑037, which would extend the Lake Haven water/sewer franchise to 2041 and add a 6% franchise payment to the city in line with agreements negotiated with other utilities; the ordinance was set for second reading at the next council meeting.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":103,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6242099,"Des Moines council directs staff to expand Community Advisory Committee; creates subcommittee structure",1658,7677000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3248556-26ea9e0c0cd0afafb8ad2b8dfdc645fe&start=7677&end=9335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3248556-26ea9e0c0cd0afafb8ad2b8dfdc645fe/thumbnail_7677000.jpg","/articles/6242099/Des-Moines-City/King-County/Washington/Des-Moines-council-directs-staff-to-expand-Community-Advisory-Committee-creates-subcommittee-structure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242099-10eeb92a278c4d350a06cc6fdb42cceb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186671&Signature=aAiUBi8o1onkzgPu-iNLYT4BWko3MYVPg7wVF3iW7Fsq6b7T4yfuuGqahPe6uG2Dp8A9PYxUNMCGDvCH4ITzOqZwF~Z6NL85ZkD1IBeuzHrV7tb5lC3qb6qnmUFS5Rlnv6zVF~BC2DknLKk6E875ZqXEblhCbAEfgJGQpu44R1qCuHvuQpf25S2xDjlI2vPuM2-40PqGlNiLPHzDOuiAxnLc5Ki2IUxKbrJx40A6-O4rUNRadREuCmTSXY6Bm~guZvwsg14H9qB~wYJ8n8EVRiMIeuESAAb5Qr5LWQoOsDI3FHfIkcqpV-PG5t0cu53x2dNDm3rRx7YWahty~yoIXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Des Moines City Council on May 8 directed staff to implement a revised appointive committee structure that expands the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and organizes specialized work through CAC subcommittees.

City Manager Catherine Caffrey and staff presented two options after outreach to existing advisory groups. Option A — the council’s preferred direction — expands the CAC to 18 members (adding at‑large seats in addition to neighborhood representatives), eliminates the ambiguous “alternate” role, and formalizes subcommittees that would study topics such as arts, human services, and senior services. Staff said the CAC would receive dedicated staffing, a city‑clerk liaison to ensure minutes and public‑meeting compliance, and IT support for recorded meetings.

Deputy Mayor Steinmetz, who moved the proposal, and other supporters argued the expanded CAC would increase opportunities for public involvement, provide a broader cross‑section of neighborhood representation and consolidate staff support for advisory work. Opponents raised concerns about committee size, recruitment and whether adding seats would solve underlying outreach and applicant‑pool problems.

Council debated whether to create a separate community events and services committee (Option B) or to adopt Option A's expanded CAC with subcommittees. After discussion the council voted to direct staff to proceed with Option A and bring back implementing language. The motion passed following roll‑call; staff will return with updated membership descriptions, terms, and staffing assignments.

Ending: Staff said they will take the direction, score applicant recruitment and return with updated committee rosters, role descriptions and staffing plans ready for council approval.","The council voted May 8 to direct staff to implement an expanded Community Advisory Committee (CAC) model (option A): increase CAC membership, create subcommittees for specialized topics (arts, human services, senior services), and provide dedicated staff support and city‑clerk staffing for records and meetings.","actionData","errors"]

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