Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-2011 ITEM IV-B AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Page 1 of 1 Agenda Subject: Resolution No. 4751 Date: September 7, 2011 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: Resolution No. 4751 Budget Impact: N/A Administrative Recommendation: Committee to recommend to City Council introduction and adoption of Resolution No. 4751 Background Summary: The King County Transportation, Economy and Environmental Committee is currently considering possible recommendations to the King County Council King for County Ordinance 2011-0227 pertaining to the establishment of a demonstration project designation for Pacific Raceways for the purpose of creating and evaluating a master planning process for the Raceways. The King County Council’s action on a master plan demonstration project designation for Pacific Raceways would be accompanied by the execution of a Development Agreement and the completion of a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) review process. Pacific Raceways currently operates under King County permits and conditions whose enforcement has been a subject of concern for citizens living near the Raceways The current owners of Pacific Raceways have proposed a $135 million rehabilitation and expansion project for Pacific Raceways. Pacific Raceways currently creates direct and indirect economic benefit for the City of Auburn. It is anticipated that an expansion of the Raceway will promote increased economic development in South King County. On August 29, 2011, the Auburn City Council heard a presentation from the owner of Pacific Raceways about this proposed expansion. Staff believes that a master plan designation coupled with the conduct of a comprehensive environmental impact statement effort and the implementation of a site specific development agreement will provide the owners and concerned with greater certainty over rules, requirements and regulations, provide more direct opportunities for initial and on-going citizen engagement and appropriately address anticipated environmental impacts and appropriate mitigations. Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions: Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Building M&O Airport Finance Cemetery Mayor Hearing Examiner Municipal Serv. Finance Parks Human Services Planning & CD Fire Planning Park Board Public Works Legal Police Planning Comm. Other Public Works Human Resources Information Services Action: Committee Approval: Yes No Council Approval: Yes No Call for Public Hearing ___/___/____ Referred to _________________________________ Until ____/___/____ Tabled ______________________________________ Until ___/___/____ Councilmember: Norman Staff: Snyder Meeting Date: September 12, 2011 Item Number: Resolution No. 4751 September 6, 2011 Page 1   RESOLUTION NO. 4 7 5 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED KING COUNTY ORDINANCE 2011-0227 REGARDING PACIFIC RACEWAYS WHEREAS, the King County Transportation, Economy and Environmental Committee is currently considering possible recommendations to the King County Council King for County Ordinance 2011-0227 pertaining to the establishment of a demonstration project designation for Pacific Raceways for the purpose of creating and evaluating a master planning process; and, WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council recognizes that Pacific Raceways has been a member of the South King County business community for over 50 years; and, WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council is aware that the current owners of Pacific Raceways have proposed a privately funded one hundred and thirty-five million dollar rehabilitation and expansion project; and, WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council believes that current and future operations of Pacific Raceways have direct and indirect economic benefits for the local Auburn economy; and, WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council is aware that there have been citizen concerns raised in the past and currently pertaining to compliance with requirements and conditions of previous King County approvals for Pacific Raceways; and, WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council understands that action by the King County Council on a master plan demonstration project designation for Pacific Raceways will be accompanied by the execution of a Development Agreement and the completion of a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) review process; and, WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council is also encouraging and supportive of the Pacific Raceways proposed project to address area noise concerns by lowering the tracks and adding noise blocking fixtures to alleviate concerns about noise impacts to area residents; and, WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council believes that a master plan demonstration project designation together with the execution of a Development Agreement and completion of an Environmental Impact Statement will provide the owners of Pacific Raceways and concerned citizens with a greater degree of certainty and clarity, provide enhanced policy evaluation and modification opportunities and greater citizen engagement and involvement opportunities, and will promote increased economic development in South King County. Resolution No. 4751 September 6, 2011 Page 2   NOW THEREFORE, IN LIGHT OF THE ABOVE FINDINGS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. That the Auburn City Council is in support of the passage by the King County Council of Ordinance 2011-0227, as currently proposed or in substantial similar form. Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the King County Council as well as write and submit to the King County Council letters and other documentation as may be appropriate, specifying the Auburn City Council’s support of Ordinance 2011-0227, as currently proposed or in substantial similar form. Section 3. That the Mayor or other City staff as may be designated by the Mayor are authorized to attend public meetings, workshops and hearings to present the Auburn City Council’s support of the King County Council’s passage of Ordinance 2011- 0227, as currently proposed or in substantial similar form. Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon passage and signatures hereon. Dated and Signed this ______day of_____________________, 2011. CITY OF AUBURN ___________________________ PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR ATTEST: __________________________ Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________ Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney