HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-16-2000CHARLES A. BOOTH, MAYOR
Paul Krauss, A.I.C.P., Planning Director
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
25 West Main, Auburn, WA 98001
(253)931-3090 Fax: (253) 931-3053
MINUTES OF AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
The regular meeting of the Airport Advisory Board was held February 16, 2000, in
Conference Room #1
TIME: 7:30 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bud Buchanan, Joe DeJoie, Don Rottle, Stan Brown. Absent
Rodger Campbell
TENANTS PRESENT: Rollie Johnson, John Gallo, Jamelle Garcia, Auburn Flight
Service and Alan Turnidge, TAS
Staff Present: Paul Krauss, Planning Director, John Anderson, Airport Director
Meeting called to order by John Anderson
John A. has invited Alan Turnidge of TAS & Jamelle Garcia of Auburn Flight Service to
speak today
Alan Turnidge spoke on the future plans for TAS. TAS has been appointed to sell new
Piper Aircraft for the Northwest. The original distributor has closed their offices in area.
TAS will represent new aircraft. Now TAS will need more space, as the hangers are not
big enough. Discussion on a location to build. The best area is south on the SE
corner. Alan has hired an architect to come up with plans. Would like to' build big
enough for a showroom if possible. Rollie asked where will the planes go that are
parked there. Per John there is still parking available in north end. Alan said he would
move out of the existing bldg. He will not have two buildings.
Jamelle Garcia with Auburn Flight Service / Northwest Aviation College discussed the
buy out of the Sky Services Facility. He is currently in negotiation with the current
owners regarding the lease. His business has outgrown the current shop. He now
maintains 20 airplanes. General discussion of plans. Possibility of having FAA grant
money for paving and leasee would only have to pay 10%. John will add to master
plan. Jamelle discussed the phasing of his project. Would like to do it in three phases;
first would be avionics, etc. and Phase 2 would be for corporate stOrage and for later
expansion. He would ultimately like to build for a corporate row of hangers and
maintenance area. Next phase would be for the school, as there is not enough room
for offices. Jamelle said it would probably be a 25,000 s.f. facility. He prefers to be in
the center part of airport. Planning on 5 years for phase 1 & 2. His plans are just for the
3 acres at Sky Services,Behind the buildings would be employee parking. John is
currently in the process of developing a lease policy. Jamelle would like to negotiate a
new lease, as the old lease will be up in 2018. Joe asked what about the fence by
TAS? John said there would have to be a design for relocation of fence. Discussed the
fencing and how it was paid for. It is not government fencing as far as John knows. It
is a requirement that the Airport is fenced. Would design with all doors on the north
side of hanger. Jamelle is still thinking about a paint shop with two bays. There was a
general discussion of EPA regulations and painting process.
Board members would like to see the architecture of both places compliment each
other.
Discussed bird problems. A lot of crows seem to be congregating on the west side of
the airport. Discussed the drainage project that has been shut down for winter. Birds
seem to be aroUnd the project area.
ITEM 3. Hangar Roof Replacement has been completed. Roofers just have clean up
to do, They will also fix any minor problems. Will also sweep the area, per John. Alan
Turnidge stated that since the repair of the roofs, he has a hanger door that doesn't
work. Takes two people to open and close the door. Roofers said they are unable to
fix it. Paul said to find someone that can make that repair and City will bill the roofing
company.
ITEM 4. New Hangar foundations have been laid. The tenants are in place and also, a
waiting list is in place. Materials are supposed to be here March 1. Contractor thinks
the erection of the building will take 60 days. Possibly may be shorter, aS the contractor
said he would have extra manpower. The hangers will be ready for occupancy May 1.
Per Paul K, it may be earlier, depending on the manpower. Rollie Johnson asked about
the existing leasing as they move and give up old hangers. John said that people on
waiting list would get first chance at the older hangers
ITEM 5. On the West-Side tree removal and fencing project all the bids came in too
high, because of standing water and the time of year. Airport will re-bid closer to May
when the water is down. Jamelle talked to someone that was interested in the job and
his biggest complaint was how to clear stumps. Land contour cannot be disturbed per
Army Corp. Per. John all trees have to be gone down to surface level.
Mr. Gallo asked what if City wants to develop. Per Paul the City will have to go through
mitigation for wetlands.
Discussion on leasing policies. Want to develop a standard approach and a standard
policy on undeveloped sites. An undeveloped site is different than a prepared site, as a
prepared site would roughly be double. The taxiway stays under the city jurisdiction.
Discussion on leasing the buildings and ownership after lease term is up. John A said
that a bare land lease might have 12 months free rent, while construction is going on.
Jamelle asked about the minimum standards. John A said they would be part of the
Master Plan. Rollie Johnson said he would like to know where he stands, especially
regarding the insurance coverage he has to have. Could he have an outline of what the
minimum might be? John A said a million dollars is the minimum. Don Rottle asked
about the lease appraiser. John A said currently an appraisal is every 5 years The
Airport would like to set it up where everyone gets lease appraisal at the same time.
Jamelle said he would like to look at a cap on the increase and then the leaseholder
can plan for future use.
GPS approach is going with the Master Plan. FAA is including it in the 10-year plan.
Tenants would, then be more willing to pay for increases. General discussion on the
approach
Discussed fuel prices - fuel survey by John A. indicated that the prices at Auburn
Airport are right in the middle.
John A discussed the building going up at 30th and 'C' Street (north of the Airport). The
contractors need to put up a crane (140 feet). John not sure of the time frame but once
the crane project is up it will be 8 working days. John said it could mean an airport
closure. Jamelle asked if the airport could just close one runway? The closure will
definitely effect everyone. FAA may request the airport shut down. The builder was
told to talk to Paul. Discussion on displacing the threshold or working night or early
morning hours. Paul said it will be worked out today.
Meeting adjourned