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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-1996MINUT.ES OF i~LANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JANUARY 8. 1996 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held January 8, 1996 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT:Trish Borden, Rich Wagner and Sue Singer STAFF PRESENT: Paul Krauss, Len Chapman, Lisa Clausen, Bob Sokol, Patti Zook ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth, Councilmember Fred Poe, Ken Kinared, and Ken Peckham The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m. 1. ESHB 1724 (Regulatory. Reform): Ms. Clausen provided information on the House Bill which attempts to streamline the review process for development applications. She stated that the City must have an ordinance in place which spells out the procedures by March 31, 1996. She informed the Committee that the Planning Commission will consider potential amendments to the Zoning Ordinance which will implement the process. Mr. Krauss also presented information on the Bill. He stated that review process for environmental review and project permits will be combined. Councilmember Wagner asked about the requirement of one open record public hearing, and how this would affect the Hearing Examiner meeting versus the City Council meeting. Mr. Krauss replied that the Bill states only one open record public hearing meeting can be held. Council would have to decide the matter on the information provided at their meeting. The Council would not have a separate public hearing on the issue. Mr. Krauss pointed out that the Hearing Examiner process is a quasi-judicial process and review which is based on the facts. Mr. Krauss said that information provided to the Council would be from the "record." Mr. Krauss pointed out Section 407 and its significant changes to the permit process. Mr. Krauss informed the Committee that the City must refine procedures because of the new mandates. Councilmember Poe asked if it will be mandatory to submit SEPA and building permits at the same time. Mr. Krauss said it would not be mandatory. Councilmember Poe asked if the City envisions mandatory predevelopment meetings because of the Bill. Mr. Krauss replied that the City already has a voluntary predevelopment application meeting process in place and does not envision changing it. Ms. Clausen distributed an "Implementation Tasks" sheet to the Committee which shows the timeline. PAGE I MINUTES OF PLANN1NG AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JANUARY 8, 1996 o Councilmember Wagner asked how the SEPA determination and heating process would work. Ms. Clausen said that the City Attorney is making a determination on this process. Councilmember Borden suggested that the Public Works and Planning and Community Development Committees have a joint meeting to discuss the requirements of the Bill. Mr. Krauss suggested that the Council might want to have a workshop to discuss regulatory reform. Village Square Condominiums: Mr. Sokol reviewed his January 4, 1996 memorandum. He told the Committee about the most recent changes proposed by the developer regarding parking for the park area. Councilmember Wagner asked about the emergency access for the project. Mr. Peckham, developer of the project, pointed out the emergency access routes. Councilmember Wagner asked about the legal language to permit the City to have a lien against the Homeowners Association. Mr. Krauss said that staff is working with the City Attorney on the appropriate language. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to direct staff to issue the water and sewer certificates for the project with conditions outlined in the January 4, 1996 memorandum, and with modifications as discussed at this meeting. Planning Goals: Mr. Krauss reviewed the 1996 Goals and Objections of the Planning Department. Councilmember Wagner suggested a change to item #1 on page #4, that the word "monitor" be replaced to indicate that the City is taking a more proactive role. He also suggested adding the Muckleshoots to the list. Other Matters: Councilmember Borden requested that staff work on the human services funding policy so that the Committee could act on the document by March. Councilmember Borden also requested that staff prepare a list or work plan of future topics to be brought before the Committee. With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. PCDCWIINM-96A PAGE 2