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May 13, 2013 - 5:00 PM
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w Annex Conference Room 2
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I. ........................... ............... .................
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in Annex
Conference Room 2 located on the second floor of One Main Professional
Plaza, One East Main Street, Auburn, Washington.
A. Roll Call
Chair Nancy Backus, Vice-Chair John Holman and Member Largo
Wales were present. Also present were Mayor Pete Lewis; Assistant
City Attorney Steven Gross; Planning and Development Interim
Director Jeff Tate; Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain;
Environmental Protection Manager Chris Andersen, Principal Planner
Jeff Dixon; Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, Traffic
Engineer James Webb; and Planning Support Clerk Bobbie
Hodgkinson.
Members of the audience present were: Jeffrey Oliphant, Auburn
Professional Plaza; John Brekke; Marie-Anne Harkness; Scot
Pondelick; and Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter.
B. Announcements
There were no announcements.
C. Agenda Modifications
The following Agenda Modifications were added to the May 13, 2013
meeting:
ACTION ITEM III.B., Resolution No. 4955 - Purchase and Sale
Agreement with Jeff Oliphant related to Unit 380 in the One Main
Professional Plaza.
Planning Manager Chamberlain briefed the Committee on the
Memorandum, Resolution, and Purchase and Sale Agreement
(PSA). The original purchase price was $1,055,734.00. She stated
that the proposed purchase price is $1,074,949.00 and the PSA is
contingent on the buyer entering into a lease agreement for Unit 380
with MultiCare Health Systems. The buyer is required to complete the
necessary tenant improvements for the City to relocate the employee
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breakroom as well as the GIS offices. Planning Manager Chamberlain
added that the existing condominium declarations need to be
amended. Planning Manager Chamberlain stated that part of the
reason for the purchase is that MultiCare is interested in Unit 352,
which is in the ownership of Jeff Oliphant and would be leased to
MultiCare.
Jeffrey Oliphant, Auburn Professional Plaza, PO Box 1294, Auburn,
Washington, addressed the Committee. He stated they are working
on a lease with MultiCare for the vacant space on Third Floor but it is
not large enough and that is the reason to buy back this space. He
added that in addition to paying the purchase price to the City, which is
probably double the assessed value of the space next to it, they are
paying for the relocation of the City services down to the Second Floor
and demo out what has been done for the City and give MultiCare a
new allowance. He stated they have a commitment to the City and to
bringing MultiCare downtown.
Planning Manger Chamberlain stated that this item was presented to
Municipal Services today and they are in support of staffs
recommendation.
Vice-Chair Holman moved and Member Wales seconded to
recommend that City Council adopt Resolution No. 4955.
Motion carried unanimously. 3-0
DISCUSSION ITEM W.G., Resolution No. 4953 - Concerns
regarding Solid Waste Transfer Station.
Planning and Development Interim Director Tate summarized the
information contained in the cover document to Resolution No. 4953
submitted to the Committee. He described the beakdown of cities in
King County that have mandatory garbage/recycling service and those
that do not. In looking at the King County Solid Waste Comprehensive
Plan, 13 of the 37 cities in King County require mandatory service and
the remaining 24 do not. Resolution No. 4953 is intended to follow-up
on City Council's statement and Mayor's direction at the City Council
meeting last week to assemble an item that takes a position about the
proposed King County transfer facility at the 28721 West Valley
Highway location.
Comments presented by Audience Members:
John Brekke, 8436 Midland Road, Medina, Washington. Mr. Brekke
stated that what is missing in Resolution No. 4953 are the vast
impacts of allowing a transfer station to come to Auburn: the impacts
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to real estate values, real estate tax revenue and sales tax,
impediments of conducting business, zoning issues, nearby
residences and farms and the environment, access and traffic along
West Valley Highway, and our ports. He stated this is a north
gateway to Auburn and expressed concern regarding lost jobs since a
manufacturing building cannot be built there. Mr. Brekke stated
that also missing in this resolution is the word "Opposition" in the title.
He requested that this transfer station not be allowed to come to
Auburn and that this be communicated in the resolution. Following a
discussion, the Committee was in support of including "Opposition" in
the Title block of the resolution.
Marie-Anne Harkness, 29780 53rd Avenue S., Auburn,
Washington, requested that Resolution No. 4953 be divided into
separate resolutions. The portion concerning the North Creek site
located on 287th have the same language as Resolution No. 4824
issued on September 28, 2012 and be limited to that location; and the
portion pertaining to stormwater be a separate resolution so that King
County Solid Waste Division will not misinterpret the will of the City so
there is no question of mitigating the North Creek site.
This item was moved to an action item.
Vice-Chair Holman moved and Member Wales seconded, with the
addition of the word "Opposition" in the title, to recommend that City
Council adopt Resolution No. 4953.
Motion carried unanimously. 3-0
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes - April 22, 2013 (Tate)
Vice-Chair Holman moved and Member Wales seconded to approve
the April 22, 2013 minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimously. 3-0
III. ACTION
A. Resolution No. 4911 (Faber)
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
declaring certain City property as surplus, and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute agreements between the City of Auburn and
the State of Washington for an exchange of property.
Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Faber stated that Resolution No.
4911 has been through the Council Executive Session and through the
Finance Committee. This resolution declares that the I Street property
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the City owns is surplus and authorizes the Mayor to execute an
agreement between the City and the State of Washington for the
exchange of that surplus property with the property at Game Farm
Park known as the Puget Sound Regional Headquarters for the State
of Washington. This action has already gone to the State and they
have voted in favor of this action.
Vice-Chair Holman noted a scrivener's error on Page 13 of 143. The
property address in the Agreement is identified as 810 30th Street NE
instead of 810 20th Street NE. Following a conversation, it was
determined that the Agreement is correct and Director Faber will make
the correction to the agenda bill.
The Committee expressed concern that the prior use of the State
property was as an auto shop and inquired whether the property is
clean. Director Faber stated that it was never used as a fueling
station; there was a raised tank that was removed and that the City
had a Phase 1 environmental check conducted.
Vice-Chair Holman moved and Member Wales seconded to
recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. 4911 .
Motion carried unanimously. 3-0
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Resolution No. 4937 (Webb)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program of the
City of Auburn pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 35.77 of the laws of the
State of Washington.
Traffic Engineer James Webb briefed the Committee on the draft
2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). He stated
there were no major changes from the previous TIP, a handful of new
projects were added, and no projects were removed. He noted that
some changes were made that came out of the previous Public Works
Committee meeting that are not incorporated into the agenda packet
and summarized those changes for the Committee. Traffic Engineer
Webb confirmed that funding sources for the sidewalk improvement
have not been identified; there is funding for the Accessibility and
Safety Sidewalk Project and that is funded from the arterial street
fund. Traffic Engineer Webb clarified for the Committee that SOS (No.
37) is limited to local street improvements and the Arterial Street
Preservation and the cracked seal program are separate from that and
have different funding sources. He clarified that there is currently
separate, additional funding for the SOS program.
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This item will be taken to Public Works Committee one more time and
then back to the Planning and Community Development Committee.
B. City of Auburn Floodplain Management (Andersen)
This is the second of four briefings to the Committee regarding
floodplain management in the City of Auburn. Staff will provide an
overview of flood insurance held by property owners in the City and
discuss the City's participation in the National Flood Insurance and
Community Rating System programs.
Environmental Protection Manager Andersen summarized the National
Flood Insurance Program, which is a voluntary program and is
basically an agreement between communities and the Federal
government (FEMA). In addition to adopting and enforcing floodplain
regulations, the City is charged with keeping and maintaining records
which includes maintaining the maps and flood insurance studies back
to the originals, maintaining elevation certificates (which insurance
underwriters use to rate policies) on new development that are
approved in constructing the floodplain, permitting records and
correspondence, assisting residents and businesses with information,
and assisting FEMA in revising maps.
The Committee discussed premium rates. Staff noted there were
no claims in the past six months and the 6 losses that FEMA is
carrying are since 1978 and 5 are not in Auburn. One way the City
can help offset premium rates is through the Community Rating
System, which is a voluntary, incentive based program. City of Auburn
is rated as a Class 5 that means policy holders in flood hazard areas
in Auburn receive a 25% discount.
Environmental Protection Manager Andersen confirmed that the
floodplain definition of FEMA and the definition caused by NOA and
Fisheries has not been resolved.
C. Mill Creek Restoration, Wetland 5K Reach Project (Andersen)
Staff will brief the Committee on the current status and planned next
steps for the Mill Creek Wetland 5K Reach Restoration project jointly
sponsored by the City of Auburn and US Army Corps of Engineers.
Environmental Protection Manager Chris Andersen provided a
PowerPoint presentation and explained that the project is part of the
Army Corps of Engineers Green/Duwamish River Ecosystem
Restoration Project. The Committee reviewed the project maps and
staff described the key project features and the private property
ownership areas. He stated that no work occurs on mitigation sites; a
federal restoration grant cannot be mixed with a federal mitigation
site. The project costs were reviewed, and the draft design is 95%
complete.
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In reviewing the next steps, Environmental Protection Manager
Andersen stated that the construction phase is set for 2014. He added
that the Corps has $2.5 million allocated for Auburn; in order to lock
that down, it has to be formally appropriated before the end of their
fiscal year (September 30th) and actually have the contract let. Staff
will return with the construction agreement for the Committee's review
on May 28, 2013.
D. Relocation of Puget Sound Energy Easements Due to Reddington
Levee Project (Dixon)
Staff will provide an overview of the request received from Puget
Sound Energy to extinguish and re-establish electrical power line
easements for four city parcels as a result of the King County Flood
Control District's Reddington Levee Setback project.
Principal Planner Jeff Dixon summarized the background of the project
and stated this phase of the project affects four City parcels: Brannan
Park, The River Park, the River Point Park and the storm property
referred to as the Crista Ministries property. These four parcels would
be affected by the existing power line that runs to the river on the west
side of the Green River and needs to be moved in advance of
construction of the levee. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) proposes to
continue to underground everything except where they have the
existing aerial crossing over the river. The action for the Council is to
authorize the release of existing easements and the establishment of
new easements to facilitate this power-utility construction before the
Levee construction planned to begin in July. Because of the time
schedule, staff would like to make this an action item at the May 20,
2013, Public Works Committee Meeting and on the Council agenda
that same evening for consideration. The Committee concurred.
E. Director's Report (Tate)
Planning and Development Interim Director Tate provided a brief
update regarding the meetings last week with Pierce County Master
Builders Association and the King County Master Builders Association.
Permit activity remains strong and far ahead of last year and staff will
continue to provide the Friday reports.
F. PCDC Matrix (Tate)
The Committee had no questions or changes concerning the matrix.
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V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and
Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18
p.m. 11
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Nancy a us Chair Bobbie Hodgkinson, Planning Clerk
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