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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-2005 * " "-r:p,,,""~:,,;;:,,"#;1j AtJ C ITYOF--·.~ &0~___,",.J-:_:_ '* B--BRN- ;c\,"'~~ -.,-,. .,. .~'" _t '$'- ,JM ~- ~~,. .,"",'__ .;t··, _ .." ..</10 "';-Mi~- _.,~ ,- ~,.v WASHINGTON PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE March 14, 2005 MINUTES I. Chair Sue Singer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located on the first floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA. Committee members present were: Member Lynn Norman and Member Gene Cerino. Also, present Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss; Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Community Development Administrator David Osaki; Steve Pilcher, Development Services Coordinator; Jim Tinner, Building Division Manager; and Assistant Planning Secretary Carolyn Brown. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 28, 2005 Stand approved as read. Member Norman moved to accept the minutes. Member Cerino seconded_ MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 III. ACTION A. RESO 3835 - An Agreement with SSSI King County for Meals on Wheels Member Norman moved to recommend to City Council approval of Resolution No. 3835. Member Cerino seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 B. RESO 3829 - An Agreement with SSSI King County for Nutrition Project Member Norman moved to recommend to City Council approval of Resolution No. 3829. Member Cerino seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 C. RESO 3836 - An Agreement with King County for a Pea Patch Page 1 Plannin~ & Community Development Committee Minutes Member Norman moved to recommend to City Council approval of Resolution No. 3836. Member Cerino seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 D. RESO 3837 - An Agreement with NW Parks Foundation Mr. Faber presented a brief background on the NW Parks Foundation. Member Norman moved to recommend to City Council approval of Resolution No. 3827. Member Cerino seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 E. RESO 3831 - An Agreement to accept the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Resolution held over until the next meeting. Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan was discussed later in the meeting. (See IV C below). F. RESO 3840- An Interlocal Agreement with State of Washington Labor & Industries for Electrical Inspections. Mr. Krauss presented a brief background regarding electrical inspections and the process through the Labor & Industries (L&I) Department. He explained that the City Council had, through the budget process, given authorization for the City to conduct electrical inspections through the Building Division and the City was prepared to hire an electrical inspector in 2005. Upon learning of this, L&I came back with a proposal that would allow the state inspectors to work for the City on a contract basis. An interlocal agreement was developed between the City and L&I to implement this program. Benefits of this approach include better coordination between the L&I and City inspectors and guaranteed electrical inspections within 24 hours. Mr. Tinner stated that the timeliness of the inspections will offset the extra cost to a builder, due to less down time. Mr. Tinner added that people had to go to Tukwila or Tacoma to get their electrical permits and now they will be able to get their permits in Auburn. The Resolution will also be going to the Municipal Services Committee on Monday before City Council. Page 2 Plannin~ & Community Development Committee Minutes Member Norman moved to recommend to City Council approval of Resolution No. 3840. Member Cerino seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 IV. DISCUSSION A. Critical Areas Ordinance in relation to the City of Kent Ordinance was discussed by Mr. Krauss. He stated that as of today, the City of Kent has still not finalized their Ordinance. The Committee then discussed the term "best available science" and how it related to the local area. Mr. Osaki will try to bring the Ordinance back to the March 28 meeting. Per the Committee's request he will not write up two versions as previously requested. Instead he will write a draft ordinance, wh,ich includes the ability of the Planning Director to accept lower buffer widths if it can be proved that the lower standards are adequate to protect the critical area, using the best available science. B. The Tree Board was discussed by Mr. Faber. He stated that Dan Scamporlina, Parks Planning and Development Manager, met with the Tree Board and Mayor Lewis last week to discuss goals. They were able to provide the Tree Board with some direction. Mr. Faber suggested adding the Tree Board to the PCD work plan in September. The Tree Board will be attending Kids Day, 4th of July event, Good Old Days, and will be in a Parks brochure. C. Park Plan Goals were revisited from a prior meeting. Chair Singer asked Mr. Faber how the goals for the proposed Park Plans were developed. Mr. Faber stated that they actually came from the 1997 Parks Plan and then updated after the survey. There was discussion if the goals should be in the City Comprehensive Plan or Parks Plan and it was decided the goals should be in the Parks plan. The priorities have not changed from the 1997 plan. The Parks Plan will be adopted as part of the City's GMA Comprehensive Plan at the end of the year. Member Norman stated that her thought is that a definition of terms would help. Mr. Faber will determine where a good place would be to fit in a definition of terms. Chair Singer asked if there Page 3 . . Plannin~ & Community Development Committee Minutes was location for the overall Parks Plan goals. Also, Chair Singer would like to see a definition of the term "Open Space". There was some discussion as to what constitutes open space and it was evident that the term is viewed differently by different people. Mr. Krauss added that the only time open space and a park requirement will happen will be in a PUD. Mr. Faber stated that property that the public has the right to access is a definition of open space and open space is considered passive space. Mr. Faber added that there is a goal to preserve as much green space along Green River, Mill Creek, and White River as possible as there is emphasis on particular corridors. There was also a lengthy discussion of landscaping along streets, medians and boulevards. Chair Singer asked about the potential to include information about neighborhood grants. Mr. Faber stated that it should be under the Funding mechanisms section of the Plan. Also, Neighborhood Grants could be under beautification. After the discussion, it was concluded that Mr. Faber would also simplify some of the language. Chair Singer inquired about agricultural land which is addressed in section 7.9. Mr. Krauss stated that there is no agricultural land in the City. Mr. Faber added that he will change that in the Plan. Mr. Faber said he would make any corrections and bring the Plan back to the Committee in two weeks with the final draft. V. INFORMA TION A. PCD Work Plan VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. APPROVED THE Lf'- S~;;~ .¿lZl--t-____ n, Assistant Secretary Page 4