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HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM III-ADRAFT PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE April 25, 2011 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lynn Norman called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. in Annex Conference Room 2 located on the second floor of One Main Building, 1 East Main Street, Auburn, WA. Committee members present were: Chair Lynn Norman, and Member John Partridge. Committee members excused were: Vice Chair Nancy Backus Staff members present included: Mayor Pete Lewis, Planning & Development Director Kevin Snyder, Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Sewer Utility Engineer Robert Elwell, Senior Planner Hillary Taylor, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, City Attorney Dan Heid, Economic Development Planner Bill Thomas, and Planning & Development Secretary Tina Kriss. Audience Members Present: Green River Community College students, Harrison Llapitan, Kyle Hutchinson, Debvi Taylor-Hough, Ann Bjorgo, Jeneva Scherr, Titus Knight, David Knight, Nolan Koppelman, and Matt Sweeney and Wayne Osborne. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND AGENDA MODIFICATIONS III. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of April 11, 2011 Member Partridge moved and Chair Norman seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0 IV. DISCUSSION and INFORMATION A. North Tapps Sewer Pump Station Payback Agreement Sewer Utility Engineer Robert Elwell presented the staff report on the North Tapps Sewer Pump Station Payback Agreement with Prium Development Company LLC (a.k.a. North Tapps Estates LLC). Prium Development Company LLC is eligible under Auburn City Code (ACC) 13.40.060, "Payback Agreement - Utilities" to recover a proportionate share of the design and construction costs from other benefiting properties. Committee asked what the full amount of potential payback would be; Mr. Elwell referred to the paypack charge calculation sheet reflecting the amount of $565,612.52 as the maximum amount eligible to be reimbursed per the estimated number Residential Customer Equivalents (RCE's). Committee asked if there was a possibility of exceeding the 611 RCE's and how much of an impact there would be. Mr. Elwell stated they are eligible for the total amount shown, $545,512.52, for reimbursement only. The payback period would be 15 years from the date the agreement is signed. Planning and Community Development Committee Minutes April 25, 2011 B. Urban Farm Animals Code Amendment Senior Planner Hillary Taylor provided a briefing on the proposed Urban Farm Animals Code Amendment. Committee provided the following feedback: • Committee stated they liked the City of Renton example addressing lot sizes, animal size and type which would ultimately address neighborhood disturbances. • Chair Norman liked the City of Everett example as well which requires a license; possibly without a charge in an effort to educate the owners on code regulations. Member Partridge suggested a fee may assist in making the owner more responsible. Director Snyder suggested a registration system like the City's temporary sign process with no fee. • Committee would like public input on the type of urban farm animals and concerns neighborhoods may have. • Staff confirmed RC and R1 would keep the same zoning regulations for this ordinance. • Committee asked staff to include the range of small urban animals listed and include more information on beekeeping. • Include the use of goats for vegetation control. • Committee suggested having classes or information from Auburn Parks & Recreation, WSU, King County, or Washington TILTH Association to educate the public. Staff stated they will bring this back before the Committee's reflecting their feedback and information before going forward to Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing. At 5:30 p.m., Chair Norman recessed the meeting to executive session for approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Staff required for the executive session included City Attorney Heid, Mayor Lewis, Planning and Development Director Snyder and Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain in addition to Committee. At 5:51 p.m. the meeting was reconvened by Chair Norman. C. Strategy Areas for Population/Business/Employment Director Snyder and Planning Manager Chamberlain provided a background on the five (5) strategy areas for population/business/employment discussed at the November 9, 2010 meeting. Initially these five (5) strategy areas came out of the City Council's discussion at its retreat in October 2010, based in part on the City's current Economic Development Strategies (November, 2005). Committee provided the following feedback, guidance and direction to questions provided by staff: 1. North End Strategy Area and Target Areas: a. This area should include Auburn Way North, I Street corridor, and the Robertson Property Group Area (RPG). b. Committee thought the strategy should consider an immediate and long term (20 year) vision. c. Committee would like to increase land use intensity and discuss mitigation for the increase in density such as for transportation. d. Staff stated as discussion begins on design staff will be looking for guidance which in time will assist mitigating the changes over time. e. Committee pointed out transit service is available along the Auburn Way North corridor so an increase of multi-family density would be supported. Page 2 Planning and Community Development Committee Minutes April 25, 2011 f. Staff pointed out there may be a higher intensity in land use for multi-family but also commercial yet the community as a whole will benefit from the increase. 2. Golden Triangle Strategy Area: a. Committee would like to limit this area to both sides of Auburn Way South from SR18 to the Muckleshoot Casino. b. Committee thought the streetscape and access should be improved. c. Committee supports an increase in multi-family since this area has access to services and Highways 18 and 167. d. Committee believes Les Gove Community Campus will influence but not drive area development. e. Member Partridge expressed is concerned about heavy traffic flow and additional impacts as a result of increased densities. f. Committee acknowledges growth will impact this area providing benefits and challenges so the City will need to mitigate and plan. 3. Urban Center Strategy Area: a. Committee wants to discuss protecting maintaining the neighborhood south of the Justice Center and if businesses should be allowed; Committee expressed concern that Main Street businesses may merge into these neighborhoods. b. Committee suggests waiting to discuss the Healthcare District Overlay after possibly meeting with Auburn Regional Medical Center's newly hired CEO to see if there is an interest. Staff will bring this back with additional ideas. c. Committee stated future discussion should be aimed at defining the historic neighborhoods more distinctly. d. Committee suggests having a having a neighborhood meeting for neighborhood feedback. 4. AEP Green Zone Strategy: a. Committee suggests having this discussion after the Green Zone Summit. b. Committee suggests including part of the urban center as phase II of this area. 5. 15th Street SW & C Street Strategy Area and Target Areas: a. Committee stated 15th Street SW to Highway 18 and C Street SW to West Valley Highway is the strategy area. Committee stated the following areas can be considered for the receipt of planned population/business/employment density and land use intensity and should be discussed: a. The A Street SE Corridor Strategy Area towards Lakeland b. The Supermall site c. The area northwest of the C ST SW and 15th ST SW, tie into area number (5). d. The 312th Street/124th Avenue SE area by Lea Hill near Green River Community College (GRCC) needs to be added and discussed. D. Ordinance No. 6342, Construction Sales Tax Director Snyder asked for the Committee's feedback for possible amendments on Ordinance No. 6342, Construction Sales Tax; brought before Committee January 10, 2011 and unanimously recommended for City Council approval. Page 3 Planning and Community Development Committee Minutes April 25, 2011 Subsequent to this meeting, Deputy Mayor Singer, prior to its review by the Municipal Services Committee at its January 24, 2011 meeting, identified several concerns with the Ordinance. Due to the concerns staff did not move forward for discussion at Municipal Services Committee. Staff is bringing Ordinance No. 6342 back to Committee asking: 1. Does this ordinance consider a broad enough range of eligible target business classes? 2. Would Committee support the inclusion of Motion Picture Theaters and Full Service restaurants to the Downtown urban Center in addition to Heavy Commercial District (C3) and the Mixed Use Commercial District (C4)? Committee stated that Motion Picture theaters and Full Service Restaurants should be kept on the list as they bring in patrons to the surrounding businesses. Director Snyder stated hotels were not included; they do not provide immediate tax revenue but are a contributor in bringing people in to increase sales tax revenue. Hotels could be added in to the Downtown Urban Center, C-3, or C-4 zones. Committee is supportive of adding Hotels to the Downtown Urban Center zone. Member Partridge expressed his concern for lost revenue from the tax exemption. Committee and staff discussed limitations the City has in providing tools and incentives to businesses for economic growth. Chair Norman pointed out by expanding or bringing in new businesses it not only provides tax revenue but more jobs, services and improved livability to City's residence. Member Partridge asked if a business shut down and reopened would they be eligible for this tax exemption. Director Snyder stated the way the Ordinance is structured only new or expanding businesses would be eligible. Director Snyder stated he will review the feedback from Committee with Finance Director Coleman and return with the recommended changes. E. Director's Report F. PCDC Matrix Chair Norman asked if there were any questions on the matrix, there were none. V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community Development Committee, Chair Norman adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. APPROVED THIS DAY OF Lynn Norman, Chair Tina Kriss, Planning and Development Secretary Page 4