HomeMy WebLinkAbout6072ORDINANCE NO. 6072
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING OF
PROPERTIES FROM THE C2 "CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT" TO THE DUC "DOWNTOWN URBAN CENTER
DISTRICT" AND AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING MAPS
ACCORDINGLY
WHEREAS, in May 2001, the City of Auburn adopted the Downtown Plan as
an element of the Auburn Comprehensive Plan to encourage higher intensity
development within the downtown area of Auburn; and
WHEREAS, the C2 Central, Business District zone has been partially amended
since that time to implement some of the policies of the Downtown Plan, but much of
the policy direction of the Plan has yet to be implemented; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the City of Auburn's downtown was also recognized as a
designated Urban Center by the Puget Sound Regional Council and by King County;
and
WHEREAS, the City desires to encourage continued growth in the downtown
that strengthens its position as a focal point for housing, commerce and the
community and encourages more individuals to live in proximity to high capacity
transit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has adopted a new zoning district known as
the "Downtown Urban Center District" to foster development consistent with that
vision; and
WHEREAS, establishment of the Downtown Urban Center District will require
rezoning all parcels currently zoned C2 "Central Business District" to the DUC
"Downtown Urban Center District"; and
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WHEREAS, the Auburn City Code provides that the Planning Commission
shall consider area-wide zone changes; and
WHEREAS, following public notice, the City of Auburn Planning Commission
held a public hearing on September 6, 2006, on the proposed Downtown Urban
Center rezone; and
WHEREAS, after fully considering the testimony and information presented at
the public hearings, on September 6, 2006, the Planning Commission submitted its
recommendations for the rezone to the City of Auburn City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the Planning
Commission recommendations; and
WHEREAS, environmental review on the proposal has been completed in
accordance with the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) with
a final determination of non-significance (DNS) issued on August 22, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposal was received by State
agencies for the 60-day review period in accordance with State law, RCW
36.70A.106, and that no comments were received.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section One APPROVAL OF REZONE. All properties within the City
of Auburn currently zoned C2 Central Business District, as shown on the map
attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A," and incorporated herein by this reference,
are hereby rezoned to the DUC "Downtown Urban Center District" and the City of
Auburn Zoning Map is amended to reflect the zoning change.
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Section Two CONSTITUTIONALITY OR INVALIDITY. If any section,
subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance, is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section Three RECORDING. Upon passage, approval and publication of
this Ordinance as provided by law, the City Clerk of the City of Auburn shall cause
this Ordinance to be recorded in the office of the King County Auditor.
Section Four IMPLEMENTATION. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section Five EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and
be in force five days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as
provided by law.
INTRODUCED: JAN 1 6 Lcrc~ J'
PASSED: ..IAN 1 6 2~Ti~
APPR D: JAN 1 6 ~4' 7
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PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS,TO FORM:
Daniel B~leid
City Attorney
PUBLISH: ~ `.~- j- U ~~
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