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Home My WebLink AboutITEM II-A CITY OF * ' * DRAFT PLANNING COIVIIIAISSION . )WASHINGTON April 5; 20 10 R ' MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER , Chair Judi Roland called`the meeting to order at 7:00 p:m. in the Council Chambers located on the first floor of Aubum City Hall, 25 West Main Sfreet, Aubum; WA. Commission Members present were: Chair Judi Roland, Vice Chair Kevin Chapman, Bob Baggett, Ron Copple, Wayne Osbome, and Dave Peace: Commission Members excused were Michael Hamilton and Joan Mason: ~ Staff present'included: Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Planner Stuart Wagner, Senior Planner Hillary Taylor, Planning & Development Clerk Bobbie Hodgkinson and Planning Secretary Tina Kriss. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES . ' Comrriissionet Copple~moved and Commissionet Osbome seconded to approve the _ minutes from the March 8, 2011 meeting as submitted. ' MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0 III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public present for comments. IV. : PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT _ . , Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain invited the Planning Commissioners to the grand opening of the City Hall Plaza on April 12 at 3:00 p.m: The Promenade bid advertisement went out March 29, with the bid opening on April 2e. Construction for that project could start at the end of May or beginning of June. Chair Roland asked_ff the staff had updates on the park off 104"' by Green River that will be changed.f►-om King County to Aubum. Ms. Chamberlain stated she will report back to Planning Commission at#he,next meeting with an updafe. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS There are no ifems for public hearing. _ VI: OTHER BUSINESS ~ A. Mosby Farms Privately Initiated Zoning Code Amendments Planner Stuart Wagner provided the staff report on Mosby Farms privately initiated zoning code amendments. Planning Commission and'staff discussed the::amendments ' and Commission Mem6ers provided the following questions and feedback: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 5, 2010 . 1 Chair Roland asked if there would be other piaces in the City where these amendments would apply. Mr. Wagner stated if finro iots were combined off Kersey Way creating a 10 acre minimum this could apply. Chair Roland a'sked the total size Mosby Brothers Farms, Mr. Wagner stated 11 acres. 1. Chapter 18..04 - Green Houses: Member Osbom asked what other possible uses ' there may be besides private and commercial, Mr. Wagner said he will look into other possible uses and report back. 2. Chapter 18.04 - Special Events: Member Chapman expressed his concern for events with 200 persons creating on and off -site parking issues, access issues and overall safety issues for p"edesfrians; and: vehicle traffic. _Mr. Wagner stated these issues would be addressed with•the r.eview of a specific applicafion for an agricultural enterprise and that 200 or more persons was a threshold whieh would trigger a traffic/parking plan submittal requirement that would need approval from the Planning and Community Developmenf Director. Ms. Chamberlain stated that if the proposed zoning regulations are in place a land use application will need fo be filed in conjunction with building any structure and related parking lot., At the time of application and part of the review a traffic impact analysis would be conducted to address safety requirements for access onto Aubum Black Diamond Road from the on ramp' fo Hwy 18, Onsite and off-site parking during events would also be addressed and a traffic/parking plan, would be submitted with everything being reviewed to meet the City's adopfed engineering/design standards. The number 200 was placed as a threshold while looking at the zoning regulations to ' trigger additional requirements and plans. Member Peace asked why the number 200 was used and could it be a larger number. Sfaff indicated the number could be larger: Mr. Wagner stated it isn't just - the number but also the frequency of special events whichi` would trigger a need for a . condifional use permit: Further;- buildings._have mazimum occupancy limits and these limits cannot be exceeded. BurMosby of Mosby Brothers Farms, 12754 SE Green ValleyRoad, stated it is not - their desire to have an event with a large number of folks. If a concert is held with a small band it would be in conjunction with a wine tasting or possibly a fiarvest ball celebration. Mr: Mosby expects a maximum of between 250 to 500 people over a combined period of evenings and aftemoons only and it is not expected to be-a common occurrence. Mosby is trying to keep this as an agricultural experience for families and sfudents. Commission members expressed this is not just being written for Mosby Brother's Farms but as general amendments for other sites as well, this could be an issue in other areas. 3. Chapter 18.07 - Residential Zones, (17): Member Osborn asked whythe term "Other uses as determined by the Planning Director" was used'. Mr. Wagner stated this should be stricken. 2 , Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April.5, 2010 ' 4. Chapter 18.31 - Development Standards (4. Coverage): Planning Commissioners: ' stated the ez_isting maximum impervious coverage was 25% but the draft code . . ~ changes show 400/o or 4 acres on 10 acres. Mr. `Mosby stated the purpose of having : a larger coverage.was fot greenhouses for off:season growing in the winter. Mr. Osbome asked if greenhouses would be part of the 50,000 square,feet gross floor area requirement (for all buildings) and Mr. Wagner stated they would be included.in this calculation. Commission members pointed out tfie draft code states the maximum impervious area shall not exceed 40%, buildings shall not exceed 50,,000 square feet in gross floor area and shall no#.exceed the maximum allowed lot " coverage for the RC zone; they would like Mr. Wagner to look into each of these - : different maximums and make modifications to them, focusing•on 50,000 square feet gross floor area requirement.. 5. Chapter 18.31 - Development Standards (5: Setbacks): Member Osbom asked if a ' building or structure could be placed closer:fo Hwy 18. Mr: Wagner,stated there is a wetland area located in that vicinity preventing a closer setback, the setbacks;were - put,in place. to profect other areas if a homestead were present. Mr. Wagner stated he:will look into the code IangUage making reVisions to allow for a highway exceptions and adjustmenfs,for other sites. , . , 6. Chapter 18.31 - Development Standards (14. Signs): Member Chapman asked if _ the signage is standard with our sign code. Mr. Wagner stated it is closer to the light commercial sign standards with some flexibility wifh Mosby's location nexf to the Hwy ~ 18. - 14. b Wall Signs: Member Osborne stated the calculations of one square foot of sign area for every 1.5 lineal feet of building frontage would create the scenario of a long narrow building (of 5000 square feet) if someone wanted the maximum sized sign of 100 square feet. Mr: Wagner stated that staff will re-examine the 1.5 lineal feet number. Commission Members asked if staff could provide a map for the public hearing showing all areas the zoning code amendments will affect. B. Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Ordinance Discussion Senior Planner Hillary Taylor briefed the Planning Commission on House Bill 1481 (HB 1481) which requires the City of Aubum to allow electric vehicle infrasfructure as a use in all areas except, those zoned for residential, or resource use or critical areas by July; 1, 2011. Ms. Taylor explained we do not expect to see an immediate demand for this. Ms. Taylor stated there will be finro areas needing to be amended, Chapter 18.04, definitions and Chapter 18.47 (currently blank) forthe new chapter. Planning Commissioners asked if the definitions were set by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and Department of Commerce (DOC) or by City sfaff. Ms. Taylor stated the examples were from PSRC. - 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Apri15, 2010 Chair Roland asked if we need to provide all of these changes to the amendment. Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain stated staff will be working with the Public Works Committee and staff to see if the City needs to adopt the right-of-way usage of this immediately and if so what permitting, renewals, and charging capabilities and possible costs need to be addressed. Members stated they would like to see maximum ratios for the stations in order to determine financial gain data. Planning Commissioners asked staff to provide charging times to address parking limits and requirements. Planning Commissioners asked how this would impact the American Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. Members asked that safety, lighting, and connection issues for public and user safety be addressed. Ms. Taylor emphasized there are not many pattems to study due to changing technology and lack of implementation nationally but staff will be obtain more information prior to meeting with the Public Works Committee to discuss the Planning Commission's feedback, concerns and issues. Ms. Chamberlain explained to Committee we will take the feedback Planning Commission provided and refine the draft code language bringing it back before Commission at the first May meeting for public hearing in order to stay on schedule , for Council to adopt by July. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair Roland adjoumed the meeting at 7:54 p.m. ~ 4