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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-2012 Agenda Packet Planning and Community Development February 13, 2012 - 5:00 PM Annex Conference Room 2 AGENDA I.CALL TO ORDER A.Roll Call B.Announcements C.Agenda Modifications II.CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - January 23, 2012* (Snyder) III.ACTION A. Resolution 4803 - Authorization of Grant Acceptance* (Faber) A resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant the Office of the Cultural Development Authority of King County, doing business as 4Culture, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with the Washington State Artes Commission to accept said funds. B. Ordinance No. 6397 - Temporary Signs* (Yao) An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City Code and Ordinance No. 6353 as to the effective dates of said ordinance amendments to Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City Code relating to temporary signs. C. Resolution No. 4793 - City of Auburn Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program* (Snyder) A resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington establishing the City of Auburn small business development assistance pilot program and authorizing modifications specified herein of the City of Auburn fee schedule - fees for City permits and actions. IV.DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Briefing on Growing Transit Oriented Communities Workshop (Holman) Briefing by Councilmember Holman on workshop concepts and information. B. Amendment to Agreement WCC11-16-008 for the Auburn Environmental Park Wetlands Boardwalk Trail Project* (Andersen/Truong) Committee to review proposed amendment to Agreement WCC11-16-008 between the City of Auburn and the Washington Conservation Corps authorizing a project budget increase for construction of the Auburn Environmental Park Wetlands Boardwalk Trail C. Downtown Market Analysis* (Snyder/Chamberlain) Discuss the market analysis conducted by Gardner Economics for the City for the four block downtown redevelopment area known as Auburn Junction. D. Pierce County Regional Council Center of Particular Local Interest* (Snyder/Chamberlain) Discuss City of Auburn response to request from Pierce County Regional Council Center of Particular Local Interest designation request. E. Director's Report (Snyder) F. PCDC Status Matrix* (Snyder) V.ADJOURNMENT Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website (http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office. *Denotes attachments included in the agenda packet. AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Minutes - January 23, 2012 Date: February 8, 2012 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: Minutes - January 23, 2012 Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: For information only. Background Summary: Reviewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Backus Staff:Snyder Meeting Date:February 13, 2012 Item Number:CA.0 AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDCA.0 Planning and Community Development January 23, 2012 - 5:00 PM Annex Conference Room 2 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call Chair Backus, Vice-Chair Partridge and Member Holman were present. Also present were Mayor Pete Lewis, Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder, Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Financial Planning Manager Martin Chaw, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, Economic Development Planner William Thomas, and Planning and Community Development Secretary Tina Kriss. B. Announcements There were no announcements. C. Agenda Modifications There were no Agenda Modifications. II. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - January 9, 2012 (Snyder) Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to approve the minutes as written. Motion Carried Unanimously. 2-0. III. ACTION There were no action items. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Resolution No. 4784 (Coleman) Finance Director Coleman explained Resolution No. 4784 levies the .1% sales tax credit against the state sales tax for annexation of the Lea Hill area. The tax credit is available to the city for up to 10 years and is limited to the maximum of .1% credit against the State Tax or the difference between the City's cost to provide, maintain, and operate municipal services for the annexation areas and the general revenues that the City receives from the annexation area during a given year. This is the fifth year that the City of Auburn has asked the State for the sales tax credit. Page 1 of 3 CA.0 The Committee did not have any questions on the proposed resolution. B. Ordinance No. 6396 (Coleman) Director Coleman reviewed Ordinance No. 6396 with Committee; this Ordinance levies the .026% sales tax credit against the state sales tax for local revitalization financing. The intent of the legislation was to provide financial assistance to Cities to help with financing public improvements to promote community and economic development through a revitalization area. This tax credit aids in supporting the bonds issued in 2010 to construct the Promenade and utility infrastructure as the revitalization area. The Committee did not have any questions on the proposed resolution. C. 2012 Proposed Code Amendments (Chamberlain) Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain reviewed the 2011 zoning code text amendments that have been adopted by the City Council. Ms. Chamberlain and Committee then reviewed other zoning code amendments staff will be bringing forward or have brought to Planning and Community Development Committee and then to Planning Commission. These zoning code amendments include: Phase 2, Group 2 Code Amendments; Cottage Housing; Cluster Subdivisions; Cannabis Collective Garden (the City currently has a moratorium which expires in August, 2012); Agri-tourism; Design Review Code Amendment; Food Carts (to include espresso carts); Cell Antennas, and general housekeeping amendments to clarify definitions from the Phase 1 code update work that conflict within the code. D. Resolution No. 4793 - City of Auburn Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program (Snyder) Planning Director Snyder reviewed Resolution No. 4793; a proposed pilot program called City of Auburn Small Business Development Assistance. The intent is to assist certain small businesses with 20 or fewer full time equivalent (FTE) employees wanting to start or move or expand in the City of Auburn. The pilot program would run through the end of 2013. The primary purpose of the draft resolution is to encourage more small business in the City of Auburn by reducing the costs of certain City of Auburn permits and approvals through the application of different fee rates computed at 50 percent of the regular fee rates. The program offers the opportunity for the City to promote small business activity in the City by reducing "costs of entry" and allowing more money to be spent on business activities to help small businesses in the City succeed while providing business recruitment and retention. Committee member Holman stated the program would provide great opportunities, and asked if there is a way to reduce the time for the small business to go through the review/start up process. Director Snyder stated the City has Page 2 of 3 CA.0 been expediting the development process and generally starts the process asking the customer their timeline. Chair Backus asked if the planning director could approve a variation of up to 21 employees if a business had just over 20. Director Snyder stated if Council is supportive, administrative authority could be granted to allow a 10% variance from 20 employees. Member Partridge did not express a lack of support but stated his concern that the reduction of fees could impact the various funds/budgets and discourage other business owners that are not eligible. Encouraging business to come to the City of Auburn is important but it is also important that businesses are able to sustain themselves. Committee requested staff bring this back as an action item and asked staff to provide the permit fees to start a small business in the City of Auburn. E. Director's Report (Snyder) Director Snyder updated the Committee on business development with Coastal Farm & Ranch. Staff will be providing an expeditious review process of less than three weeks to reach their timeline. Coastal Farm & Ranch has a goal to begin operation of the store, providing revenue back into the City by mid May. Director Snyder also mentioned some time ago the City received information from King County on their approach to affordable housing targets. The City recently raised their concerns, along with other south sound cities. King County took these concerns seriously and the Growth Management Planning Council (responsible for making recommendations to revisions to county wide planning policies) directed a group of staff working for them to go back and review the methodology; Auburn is a member of this team. The group is looking into a concept that would take into account existing units, being the City's major concern. This may change the approach to affordable housing and how you deal with it. F. PCDC Status Matrix (Snyder) After review Committee determined they had no questions. V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community Development Committee, Chair Backus adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m. Dated this __________ day of _____________, 2012. _________________________________ ____________________________ Chair - Nancy Backus Planning Secretary - Tina Kriss Page 3 of 3 CA.0 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Resolution 4803 - Authorization of Grant Acceptance Date: February 9, 2012 Department: Parks/Art and Recreation Attachments: Resolution 4803 Agreement 11671A Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: Request for Committee to recommend approval to full City Council of Resolution No. 4803, a resolution authorizing acceptance of a $10,000.00 grant from the Office of the Cultural Development Authority of King County, doing business as 4Culture, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with the Washington State Arts Commission to accept said funds. Background Summary: The Office of the Cultural Development Authority of King County, doing business as 4Culture, has awarded a grant to the City of Auburn in the amount of $10,000 to install an exterior performance stage cover in Les Gove Park that would allow additional outdoor concerts and a variety of uses. Construction and installation of the stage cover will be scheduled for Spring 2012. Design for the stage cover has been completed by David A. Clark Architects. Construction materials will be ordered by Parks staff and the installation contracted and assembled on site. The City of Auburn's total project budget is $27,726 comprised of $17,726 of City funds and the $10,000 grant. Reviewed by Council Committees: Municipal Services, Planning And Community Development Other: Arts Commission Councilmember:Backus Staff:Faber Meeting Date:February 13, 2012 Item Number:ACT.A AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDACT.A - - - - - - - Resolution No. 4803 February 2012 Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 4803 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE ARTS COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTS TO ACCEPT SAID FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Arts Commission, on behalf of the City of Auburn, submitted an application to 4Culture, Arts Cultural Facilities; and WHEREAS, the City has been advised that it has been approved to receive a grant from said program in the amount of Ten Thousand and No/100s Dollars ($10,000.00); and WHEREAS, acceptance of the grant will benefit the citizens of Auburn. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. Acceptance of Grant and Authorization of Contract. The City Council hereby accepts the Arts Cultural Facilities from 4Culture, in the amount of Ten Thousand and No/100s Dollars ($10,000.00), and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Contract with Washington State Arts Commission in substantial conformity with the Contract marked as Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is further authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation, including assuring that the grant fund appropriation is included in the appropriate budget documents of the City. ACT.A - - - - - - - Resolution No. 4803 February 2012 Page 2 Section 3. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon passage and signatures hereon. SIGNED and DATED this ______ day of February, 2012. CITY OF AUBURN ________________________________ PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR ATTEST: ___________________________ Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________ Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A ACT.A AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6397 - Temporary Signs Date: February 8, 2012 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: Ordinance No. 6397 Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: The Planning and Community Development Committee recommend approval of Ordinance No. 6397 to the full City Council. Background Summary: Ordinance No. 6397 proposes to extend the effective period of temporary regulations for the use of portable and temporary signs on private property and in the public right-of- way for two years, through March 15, 2014. These temporary regulations were originally approved by the City Council's adoption of Ordinance 6323 on September 8, 2009 and extended with the City Council's subsequent adoption of Ordinance No. 6327 on September 7, 2010 and Ordinance No. 6353 on March 7, 2011. If no action is taken, the above-mentioned temporary regulations will expire on March 16, 2012. Chapter 18.56 - Signs of Auburn City Code (ACC) contains regulations and standards for the use of different types of signage on private properties and publicly owned land within the municipal limits of the City of Auburn. In the spring/summer of 2009, the Mayor's Office and the Planning and Development Department received numerous requests from local businesses for increased allowances for portable and temporary signs to help stimulate local business activities during the current significant economic downturn. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 25, 2009 and following deliberation, recommended to the City Council authorization of the use of portable and temporary signs in certain zoning districts for a one year time period with the possibility of up to two six-month extensions, should economic conditions warrant. City Council approved Ordinance No. 6263 on September 8, 2009 authorizing portable and temporary signs in certain specified zoning districts of the City of Auburn until September 16, 2010, unless this timeframe was extended by future Council action. The Council approved this Ordinance due in part to the determination that it was in the public AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDACT.B interest, given the economic conditions and challenges for local businesses. Following Council approval of Ordinance No. 6263, staff notified interested parties and developed no-fee permit forms to register the location of portable and temporary signs on private property and in the public right-of-way. Staff has encountered no major problems or issues in the administration of this temporary program. City Council approved Ordinance No. 6327 on September 7, 2010 extending the timeframe for the use of portable and temporary signs on private property and in the public right-of-way through March 15, 2011. Subsequent discussion and recommendation by the Planning and Community Development Committee in February 2011, City Council approved Ordinance No. 6353 on March 7, 2011, once again extending the timeframe for the use of portable and temporary signs, through March 15, 2012. Staff has continued to encounter no major problems or issues in the extended administration of this temporary program. Staff discussed the potential extension of Ordinance No. 6353 with the Planning and Community Development Committee as the lead action committee at its January 9, 2012 regular meeting. The Committee expressed support for the extension of the Ordinance for 2 years to help Auburn businesses during the continued economic situation. Staff discussed the potential extension of Ordinance No. 6353 with the Public Works Committee on February 6, 2012. The Committee had no major concerns or issues with the possible extension and concurred with the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Committee. If recommended for approval by the Planning and Community Development Committee on February 13, 2012, Ordinance No. 6397 will be submitted for potential City Council action on February 21, 2012. Reviewed by Council Committees: Public Works Other: Legal Councilmember:Backus Staff:Yao Meeting Date:February 13, 2012 Item Number:ACT.B AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 1 of 20 ORDINANCE NO. 6 3 9 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 18.56 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE AND ORDINANCE NO. 6353 AS TO THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF SAID ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 18.56 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO TEMPORARY SIGNS WHEREAS, from time to time, amendments to the City of Auburn zoning code are appropriate, in order to update and better reflect the current development needs and standards of the City; and WHEREAS, Auburn City Code Chapter 18.56 governs the placement of signs in the City, including portable and temporary signs; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn, in Ordinance No. 6353, delayed the effective dates of the amendments of Ordinance 6327, which delayed the effective dates of the amendments of Ordinance No. 6263, in order to allow expanded use of temporary signs in certain areas of the City; and WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of staff, the City Council determines that extending the use of these portable and temporary signs is in the best interest of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN that Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City Code and Ordinance No. 6353, are amended to reflect the revised effective dates, extending and delaying said dates until March 15, 2014, as follows: ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 2 of 20 Section 1. Amendment to City Code. That, from the effective date of this Ordinance, through March 15, 2014, Section 18.56.010 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: 18.56.010 Intent. The overall purpose of this chapter is to enhance and maintain the aesthetic character, to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to increase the effectiveness of visual communication in the city. This chapter is also intended to avoid visual clutter that may adversely impact traffic and pedestrian safety, or be adverse to property values, business opportunities and the city's appearance and to prevent and abate public nuisances. The purpose of this chapter is implemented by controlling the construction, location, use and maintenance of all signs and sign structures. It is also the intent of this chapter to afford noncommercial speech the same or greater protection afforded commercial speech and to not regulate noncommercial speech to a stricter standard than commercial speech. This chapter is further intended to support local businesses in the city and the city's overall economy by providing additional and increased opportunities for the use and siting of temporary and portable signage subject to conditions, including but not limited to time, size, location and placement. (Ord. 6353 § 1, 2011; Ord. 6327 § 1, 2010; Ord. 6263 § 1, 2009; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 2. Amendment to City Code. That, effective March 16, 2014, Section 18.56.010 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: 18.56.010 Intent. The overall purpose of this chapter is to enhance and maintain the aesthetic character, to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to increase the effectiveness of visual communication in the city. This chapter is also intended to avoid visual clutter that may adversely impact traffic and pedestrian safety, or be adverse to property values, business opportunities and the city's appearance and to prevent and abate public nuisances. The purpose of this chapter is implemented by controlling the construction, location, use and maintenance of all signs and sign structures. It is also the intent of this chapter to afford noncommercial speech the same or greater protection afforded commercial speech and to not regulate noncommercial speech to a stricter standard than commercial speech. (Ord. 6353 § 2, 2011; Ord. 6327 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6263 § 2, 2009; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 3. Amendment to City Code. That, from the effective date of this Ordinance, through March 15, 2014, Section 18.56.020 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: 18.56.020 Definitions. ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 3 of 20 The following definitions are specific to this chapter and are to be used only for the implementation of this chapter: A. "Animated sign" means any sign that flashes or simulates motion with an electronic or manufactured source of supply or contains wind-actuated motion (except for flags and banners). An animated sign may also be a sign that meets the definition of "changing message center" or "revolving sign." B. "Banner" means a temporary sign constructed of fabric, vinyl, or other durable material; which is not the primary identification for the organization, event or product advertised; and which is primarily promotional in nature. C. "Billboard" means a large outdoor advertising sign containing a message, commercial or otherwise, unrelated to the use or activity on the property on which the sign is located and/or to any use or activity in the immediate area (such as is the case with an off-premises sign) and which is customarily leased for commercial purposes. The approximate size of the billboard faces range from 12 to 14 feet in height and 24 to 48 feet in width. D. "Changing message center" means an electronically controlled message center that displays different copy changes on the same lamp bank. E. "Directional sign" means a sign which is located to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking entrances, exits, and service areas, and may not exceed six square feet in area or 10 feet in height. For projects that have parking lots in excess of 500 spaces, the sign area may be 10 square feet and the sign height 15 feet. F. "Double-faced sign" means a sign with two faces. G. "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used as part of the sign proper. H. "Facade" means the entire building front, or street wall face, including grade to the top of the parapet or eaves, and the entire width of the building elevation. I. "Flashing sign" means an electrical sign or a portion thereof which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one-third of the nonconstant light source is off at any one time. J. "Freestanding sign" means a sign that meets the definition of "ground sign" (also commonly referred to as a monument sign), or "pole sign." Signs attached to fences or other structures that are not defined as buildings will be considered freestanding signs. K. "Frontage" means the measurement, in linear feet, of the length of the property line for a single-tenant building or length of leased building frontage for multitenant buildings or multibuilding complexes. L. "Grade" means the relative existing ground level in the immediate vicinity of the sign. M. "Ground sign" means a sign attached to the ground and supported by the ground or a built-up landscaped area such that the sign appears solid with the ground. The height of a ground sign shall be measured from the surrounding grade. Also commonly referred to as a monument sign. N. "Identification sign" means a sign containing the name of the business establishment, occupant of the building or tenant space and/or address of the premises. O. "Incidental sign" means a sign that is generally informational and of a noncommercial nature intended primarily for the convenience of the public and having a maximum area of two square feet. Incidental signs include, but are not limited to: signs designating restrooms, hours of operation, entrances and exits to buildings and parking lots, help wanted, public telephones, etc. Also included are property control and warning signs such as "no trespassing," "no dumping," etc., and plaques, tablets or inscriptions which are an integral part of a building. P. "Mansard roof" means a sloped roof or roof-like facade architecturally able to be treated as a building wall. Q. "Marquee" means a permanent structure attached to, supported by, and projecting from a building and providing protection from the weather elements. For the purpose of this chapter, a freestanding, permanent roof-like structure ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 4 of 20 providing protection from the elements, such as a service station gas pump canopy, will also be considered a marquee. The term "marquee" also includes canopy. R. "Marquee sign" means any sign which forms part of or is integrated into a marquee and which does not extend horizontally beyo nd the limits of such marquee. For the purpose of this chapter, a marquee sign will be considered as a wall sign. S. "Median sign" means a sign that is placed within the median of a public street. T. "Multiple-building complex" means a group of commercial or industrial structures, developed as a group either simultaneously or in phases, with more than one building per parcel. U. "Multiple-tenant building" means a single structure housing more than one retail business, office or commercial venture but not including residential apartment buildings, which share the same lot, access and/or parking facilities. V. "On-premises sign" means a sign which carries advertisements incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, including signs indicating the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or produc ed on the premises, name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises. W. "Off-premises sign" means any sign which advertises an establishment, merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment which is sold, produced, and manufactured, or furnished at a place other than on the property on which said sign is located. X. "Parapet" means a false front or wall extension above the roofline. Y. "Perimeter" means a square or rectangle required to enclose the sign area. Z. "Portable sign" means any sign made of any material, including paper, cardboard, wood or metal, which is capable of being moved easily and is not permanently affixed to the ground, structure or building. This also includes sidewalk or sandwich board signs, except those worn by a person. AA. "Premises" means the real estate as a unit, which is involved by the sign or signs mentioned in this chapter. BB. "Projecting sign" means a sign which is attached to a structure or building wall in such a manner that the leading edge extends more than 16 inches beyond the surface of said structure or wall but does not extend more than five feet beyond the property line, extends no more than six inches above any roofline, and meets all standards for ground clearance. Signs that meet the definition of "marquee sign" or "suspended sign" will not be considered a "projecting sign." CC. "Real estate sign" means a portable sign erected by the owner, or the owner's agent, advertising the real estate upon which the sign is located for rent, lease or sale. DD. "Revolving sign" means any sign that rotates or turns in motion by electrical or mechanical means in a circular pattern. EE. "Roof sign" means a sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a building or structure. Mansard roof signs shall be considered as wall signs. Roof signs may not extend more than five feet in height above the roof. FF. "Sign" means any visual communication device, structure, or fixture which is visible from any right-of-way intended to aid a land use in promoting the sale or identification of a product, good or service using graphics, symbols, or written copy. For the purpose of this chapter, a sign shall not be considered to be building or structural design. It shall be restricted solely to graphics, symbols, or written copy that is meant to be used in the aforementioned way. This definition shall include inflatable signs, balloons or other similar devices. GG. "Sign area" means: 1. The total area of a sign visible from any one viewpoint or direction, excluding the sign support structure, architectural embellishments, or framework that contains no written copy, and includes only one side of a double-faced sign. 2. Individual letter signs using a wall as the back ground without added decoration or change in wall color shall be calculated by measuring the perimeter enclosing each letter. ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 5 of 20 The combined total area of each individual letter shall be considered the total area of the sign. 3. Module signs consisting of more than one sign cabinet shall be computed by adding together the total area of each module. 4. Perimeter of sign area shall be established by the smallest rectangle enclosing the extreme limits of the letter module or advertising message being measured. HH. "Sign height" means the vertical distance measured from the adjacent grade to the highest point of the sign. II. "Sign structure" means any structure that supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined in this chapter. A sign structure may be a single pole or may or may not be an integral part of the building or structure. JJ. "Single-tenant building" means a commercial building or structure that contains one enterprise or occupant. Buildings within a multibuilding complex may not be considered a single-tenant building. KK. "Special event signage" means temporary signs including posters, flags, pennants, and inflatable materials; which are not the primary identification for the organization, event or product advertised; and which are primarily intended for short-term promotional periods. LL. "Suspended sign" means a sign that is attached to and suspended from a marquee or canopy, and subject to right-of-way and clearance regulations. MM. "Temporary sign" means any sign or advertising display constructed of wood, vinyl, cloth, canvas, light fabric, paper, cardboard, or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a limited time only. This definition shall include inflatable signs. NN. "Traffic hazard" means any sign which does not meet city standards for clear zone or sight distance or which does not meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. OO. "Wall sign" means a sign attached or erected parallel to and extending not more than 16 inches from the facade or face of any building to which it is attached and supported through its entire length, with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall or facade. "Window signs" which do not meet the definition of a "temporary sign" shall be considered as wall signs. PP. "Window sign" means a sign located inside or affixed to windows of a building, whether temporary or permanent, lighted or unlighted, which may be viewed from the exterior of the building. QQ. "Feather banner or sign" means a fabric sign with printed advertisement on one or two faces that is either stationary or rotates and is attached on one side to a metal pole or stake that is placed in the ground or attached to a secure object. RR. "Off-premises directional sign" means a sign located on private property or in the public right-of-way as authorized that directs or guides persons to an establishment, merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment which is sold, produced, and manufactured, or furnished at a place other than on the property or public right-of-way on which said sign is located. (Ord. 6353 § 3, 2011; Ord. 6327 § 3, 2010; Ord. 6263 § 3, 2009; Ord. 6166 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 4. Amendment to City Code. That, effective March 16, 2014, Section 18.56.020 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: 18.56.020 Definitions. ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 6 of 20 The following definitions are specific to this chapter and are to be used only for the implementation of this chapter: A. "Animated sign" means any sign that flashes or simulates motion with an electronic or manufactured source of supply or contains wind-actuated motion (except for flags and banners). An animated sign may also be a sign that meets the definition of "changing message center" or "revolving sign." B. "Banner" means a temporary sign constructed of fabric, vinyl, or other durable material; which is not the primary identification for the organization, event or product advertised; and which is primarily promotional in nature. C. "Billboard" means a large outdoor advertising sign containing a message, commercial or otherwise, unrelated to the use or activity on the property on which the sign is located and/or to any use or activity in the immediate area (such as is the case with an off-premises sign) and which is customarily leased for commercial purposes. The approximate sizes of the billboard faces range from 12 to 14 feet in height and 24 to 48 feet in width. D. "Changing message center" means an electronically controlled message center that displays different copy changes on the same lamp bank. E. "Directional sign" means a sign which is located to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking entrances, exits, and service areas, and may not exceed six square feet in area or 10 feet in height. For projects that have parking lots in excess of 500 spaces, the sign area may be 10 square feet and the sign height 15 feet. F. "Double-faced sign" means a sign with two faces. G. "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used as part of the sign proper. H. "Facade" means the entire building front, or street wall face, including grade to the top of the parapet or eaves, and the entire width of the building elevation. I. "Flashing sign" means an electrical sign or a portion thereof which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one-third of the nonconstant light source is off at any one time. J. "Freestanding sign" means a sign that meets the definition of "ground sign" (also commonly referred to as a monument sign) or "pole sign." Signs attached to fences or other structures that are not defined as buildings will be considered freestanding signs. K. "Frontage" means the measurement, in linear feet, of the length of the property line for a single-tenant building or length of leased building frontage for multitenant buildings or multibuilding complexes. L. "Grade" means the relative existing ground level in the immediate vicinity of the sign. M. "Ground sign" means a sign attached to the ground and supported by the ground or a built-up landscaped area such that the sign appears solid with the ground. The height of a ground sign shall be measured from the surrounding grade. Also commonly referred to as a monument sign. N. "Identification sign" means a sign containing the name of the business establishment, occupant of the building or tenant space and/or address of the premises. O. "Incidental sign" means a sign that is generally informational and of a noncommercial nature intended primarily for the convenience of the public and having a maximum area of two square feet. Incidental signs include, but are not limited to: signs designating restrooms, hours of operation, entrances and exits to buildings and parking lots, help wanted, public telephones, etc. Also included are property control and warning signs such as "no trespassing," "no dumping," etc., and plaques, tablets or inscriptions which are an integral part of a building. P. "Mansard roof" means a sloped roof or roof-like facade architecturally able to be treated as a building wall. Q. "Marquee" means a permanent structure attached to, supported by, and projecting from a building and providing protection from the weather elements. For the ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 7 of 20 purpose of this chapter, a freestanding, permanent roof-like structure providing protection from the elements, such as a service station gas pump canopy, will also be considered a marquee. The term "marquee" also includes canopy. R. "Marquee sign" means any sign which forms part of or is integrated into a marquee and which does not extend horizontally beyo nd the limits of such marquee. For the purpose of this chapter, a marquee sign will be considered as a wall sign. S. "Median sign" means a sign that is placed within the median of a public street. T. "Multiple-building complex" means a group of commercial or industrial structures, developed as a group either simultaneously or in phases, with more than one building per parcel. U. "Multiple-tenant building" means a single structure housing more than one retail business, office or commercial venture but not including residential apartment buildings, which share the same lot, access and/or parking facilities. V. "On-premises sign" means a sign which carries advertisements incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, including signs indicating the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or produc ed on the premises, name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises. W. "Off-premises sign" means any sign which advertises an establishment, merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment which is sold, produced, and manufactured, or furnished at a place other than on the property on which said sign is located. X. "Parapet" means a false front or wall extension above the roofline. Y. "Perimeter" means a square or rectangle required to enclose the sign area. Z. "Portable sign" means any sign made of any material, including paper, cardboard, wood or metal, which is capable of being moved easily and is not permanently affixed to the ground, structure or building. This also includes sidewalk or sandwich board signs, except those worn by a person. AA. "Premises" means the real estate as a unit, which is involved by the sign or signs mentioned in this chapter. BB. "Projecting sign" means a sign which is attached to a structure or building wall in such a manner that the leading edge extends more than 16 inches beyond the surface of said structure or wall but does not extend more than five feet beyond the property line, extends no more than six inches above any roofline, and meets all standards for ground clearance. Signs that meet the definition of "marquee sign" or "suspended sign" will not be considered a "projecting sign." CC. "Real estate sign" means a portable sign erected by the owner, or the owner's agent, advertising the real estate upon which the sign is located for rent, lease or sale. DD. "Revolving sign" means any sign that rotates or turns in motion by electrical or mechanical means in a circular pattern. EE. "Roof sign" means a sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a building or structure. Mansard roof signs shall be considered as wall signs. Roof signs may not extend more than five feet in height above the roof. FF. "Sign" means any visual communication device, structure, or fixture which is visible from any right-of-way intended to aid a land use in promoting the sale or identification of a product, good or service using graphics, symbols, or written copy. For the purpose of this chapter, a sign shall not be considered to be building or structural design. It shall be restricted solely to graphics, symbols, or written copy that is meant to be used in the aforementioned way. This definition shall include inflatable signs, balloons or other similar devices. GG. "Sign area" means: 1. The total area of a sign visible from any one viewpoint or direction, excluding the sign support structure, architectural embellishments, or framework that contains no written copy, and includes only one side of a double-faced sign. ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 8 of 20 2. Individual letter signs using a wall as the back ground without added decoration or change in wall color shall be calculated by measuring the perimeter enclosing each letter. The combined total area of each individual letter shall be considered the total area of the sign. 3. Module signs consisting of more than one sign cabinet shall be computed by adding together the total area of each module. 4. Perimeter of sign area shall be established by the smallest rectangle enclosing the extreme limits of the letter module or advertising message being measured. HH. "Sign height" means the vertical distance measured from the adjacent grade to the highest point of the sign. II. "Sign structure" means any structure that supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined in this chapter. A sign structure may be a single pole or may or may not be an integral part of the building or structure. JJ. "Single-tenant building" means a commercial building or structure that contains one enterprise or occupant. Buildings within a multibuilding complex may not be considered a single-tenant building. KK. "Special event signage" means temporary signs including posters, flags, pennants, and inflatable materials; which are not the primary identification for the organization, event or product advertised; and which are primarily intended for very short- term promotional periods. LL. "Suspended sign" means a sign that is attached to and suspended from a marquee or canopy, and subject to right-of-way and clearance regulations. MM. "Temporary sign" means any sign or advertising display constructed of wood, vinyl, cloth, canvas, light fabric, paper, cardboard, or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a limited time only. This definition shall include inflatable signs. NN. "Traffic hazard" means any sign which does not meet city standards for clear zone or sight distance or which does not meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. OO. "Wall sign" means a sign attached or erected parallel to and extending not more than 16 inches from the facade or face of any building to which it is attached and supported through its entire length, with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall or facade. "Window signs" which do not meet the definition of a "temporary sign" shall be considered as wall signs. PP. "Window sign" means a sign located inside or affixed to windows of a building, whether temporary or permanent, lighted or unlighted, which may be viewed from the exterior of the building. (Ord. 6353 § 4, 2011; Ord. 6327 § 4, 2010; Ord. 6263 § 4, 2009; Ord. 6166 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 5. Amendment to City Code. That, from the effective date of this Ordinance, through March 15, 2014, Section 18.56.030 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: 18.56.030 General provisions, all districts. A. Community Signs. The planning, building and community director may approve and permit to be erected entrance signs, at or near the city limits, on city public right-of- way or on privately owned parcels with the owner's permission, on which may be listed institutional names, service clubs or organizations or points of interest or similar public information. Right-of-way use permits may be required for signs located in the public right-of-way, except as permitted by subsections (B)(1), (B)(2), I or J of this section. ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 9 of 20 B. Temporary Signs. 1. Until March 16, 2012 Through March 15, 2014, special event signage may be allowed in the RO, RO-H, CN, C-1, C-2, C-3, DUC, BP, LF, M-1, M-2, EP and the nonresidential used properties in the Terrace View District and the PUD-Lakeland Hills South subject to obtainment of temporary sign permit authorization from the city and compliance with the following as applicable: a. The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet; b. Special event signs as authorized herein shall not have the following: i. Illumination of any kind; ii. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights; iii. Electrical animation; iv. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual; c. Special event signage shall not exceed the maxim um height limitations of the underlying zoning district; d. Special event signs may have spinning elements attached to them including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them; provided, that they do not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard; e. Balloons and windsock special event signage shall not be authorized to be placed in the public rights-of-way or on-site landscape areas or off-site on another private parcel of land that does not contain the business or service being advertised; f. Flag and pennant special event signage may be authorized to be placed in the public rights-of-way; provided, that placement in the public rights-of-way does not constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard and does not create nonconformance to the Americans with Disabilities Act; g. Flag and pennant special event signage may be authorized to be placed in on- site landscape areas and off-site on another private parcel of land that does not contain the business or service being advertised; provided, that placement in on-site landscape areas does not impede sight distance and that off-site placement on another property has received prior property owner authorization. 2. Until September 16, 2010 Through March 15, 2014, banners may be allowed in the RO, RO-H, CN, C-1, C-2, C-3, DUC, BP, LF, M-1, M-2, EP and the nonresidential used properties in the Terrace View District and the PUD-Lakeland Hills South, subject to obtainment of temporary sign permit authorization from the city and compliance with the following: a. The area of any single banner used by a single business on a site shall not exceed 32 square feet; provided, that banners crossing roadways as approved by the city shall not exceed 120 square feet. b. For multitenant buildings and/or multibusiness complexes, each business shall be authorized to have a banner; provided, that the size of each banner shall be limited to maximum of 32 square feet; provided, that banners crossing roadways as approved by the city shall not exceed 120 square feet. c. Banners as authorized herein shall not have the following: i. Illumination of any kind; ii. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights; iii. Electrical animation; iv. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual. d. Banner signage shall not exceed the maximum height limitations of the underlying zoning district. e. Banners may have spinning elements attached to them including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them; provided, that they do not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard. f. Banners may be authorized to be placed in the public rights-of-way; provided, that placement in the public rights-of-way does not constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard or does not create nonconformance to the Americans with Disabilities Act. ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 10 of 20 g. Banners may be authorized to be placed in on-site landscape areas and off-site on another private parcel of land that does not contain the business or service being advertised; provided, that placement in on-site landscape areas does not impede sight distance and that off-site placement on another property has received prior property owner authorization. C. Civic Events. Street banners may be permitted subject to approval and installation in accordance with rules and procedures established by the city of Auburn public works department. D. Sign Lighting Provisions. 1. All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone. No person shall construct, establish, create or maintain any stationary exterior lighting or illumination system or any interior system which is intended to be viewed from a street, highway or other public thoroughfare used for vehicular traffic which system contains or utilizes: a. Any exposed incandescent lamp with wattage in excess of 25 watts; b. Any exposed incandescent lamp with a metallic reflector; c. Any exposed incandescent lamp with an external reflector; d. Any revolving beacon light; e. Any continuous or sequential flashing operation, except as allowed for changing message center signs in subsection F of this section. 2. The provisions of subsection (D)(1) of this section shall not apply to: a. Lighting systems owned or controlled by any public agency for the purpose of directing or controlling navigation, traffic, or highway or street illumination; b. Aircraft warning lights. E. Construction Provisions, Sight Distance, Exposed Angle Iron and Wire. 1. Each sign shall be adequately constructed in accordance with the requirements of the International Building Code, as amended; 2. Signs containing electrical circuitry shall meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code and all state laws, and shall include an approved testing lab sticker; 3. Signs must meet vehicular sight distance requirements established by the city engineer pursuant to the city of Auburn engineering design standards; 4. When a projecting sign is used, no angle irons, guy wires or braces shall be visible, except those that are an integral part of the overall design, such as decorative metals or woods, or unless they are required for safety. F. Changing Message Center Signs. Where permitted under this chapter, changing message center signs shall comply with the following requirements; provided, that changing message center signs that only display tim e and temperature or similar public service information shall be exempt from these requirements. 1. Where Allowed. Changing message center signs shall only be allowed in the I, P- 1, C-1, C-2, DUC, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones. a. In the I and C-1 zones, changing message center signs shall only be allowed on frontages along a collector, minor or principal arterial street. b. In the I zone, no changing message center sign shall operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. c. In the DUC zone, changing message center signs shall only be allowed when located adjacent and oriented to Auburn Way North/Auburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign standards for the DUC zone, see ACC 18.29.060(I)). 2. Number. No more than one changing message center sign per street frontage shall be permitted on each property. 3. Sign Face Area. Except in the I and P-1 zones, the changing message center shall not constitute more than 75 percent of a sign's total sign face area. 4. Display. a. The display of the sign shall not change more rapidly than once every one and one-half seconds. ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 11 of 20 b. No scrolling message shall require more than five seconds to be displayed in its entirety. 5. Light Levels. a. Changing message center signs shall have installed ambient light monitors and shall at all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of the sign based on ambient light conditions. b. At no time shall a changing message center sign be operated at a brightness level greater than the manufacturer's recommended levels. c. All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone. The director shall have the authority to require a sign permit application to include information to ensure the intent of this requirement is met. d. The brightness level shall not exceed 8,000 nits when measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness during daylight hours and 500 nits when measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness between dusk and dawn. 6. On-Premises Advertising Only. Changing message center signs shall only advertise on-premises products and services, or display public service messages or messages on behalf of not-for-profit organizations. 7. Additional Requirements. A copy of the manufacturer's operating manual shall be provided to the city upon request. 8. Amortization. All changing message center signs that do not comply with the requirements of subsections (F)(4) and (5) of this section shall be brought into compliance with those requirements by April 1, 2009. G. Change of Copy. The holder of a permit, for the duration thereof, shall have the right to change the advertising copy on the structure or sign for which the permit was issued without being required to pay any additional fees. H. Exemptions. Unless otherwise specified or unless expressly prohibited, it is not the intent of this chapter to regulate the following signs: 1. The flag of government or noncommercial institutions such as schools, with the poles treated as structures; 2. Official public notices, official court notices; 3. Incidental signs (see ACC 18.56.020(O), Definitions); 4. Signs not visible from public right-of-way; 5. Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flush-mounted magnetically onto an operable vehicle; 6. Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal maintenance unless structural or electrical changes are made; 7. Religious symbols not attached to a permitted sign; 8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, dates of erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building material and facade; 9. Signs required by law, traffic or pedestrian control signs, signs indicating scenic or historic points of interest, which are erected b y or on the order of a public officer in the performance of his or her public duty; 10. Sculptures, fountains, mosaics, and design features which do not incorporate advertising or identification; 11. Temporary signs limited exclusively to noncommercial speech. I. Until September 16, 2010 Through March 15, 2014, portable signs shall be allowed in the RO, RO-H, CN, C-1, C-3, BP, LF, M-1, M-2, EP and the nonresidential used properties in the Terrace View District and the PUD-Lakeland Hills South subject to obtainment of temporary sign permit authorization from the city and compliance with the following as applicable: 1. For single-tenant buildings and/or sites, one portable sign shall be allowed per building or property frontage, as applicable. 2. Each business in a multitenant building and/or multibuilding complex shall be limited to a maximum of one portable sign. ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 12 of 20 3. For multitenant buildings and/or multibuilding complexes that propose to place one or more portable signs within the on-site landscaped area at the intersection of two public or private streets or at a driveway intersection with a public or private street, compliance to the city's minimum sight distance requirements shall be maintained at all times. 4. For multitenant buildings and/or multibuilding complexes that propose to place one or more portable signs along the property street frontage of a public or private street, the total number of allowable portable signs along said frontage shall be limited as follows to reduce the visual and aesthetic impact to the city: a. Zero through 25 lineal feet of public or private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of three signs at any given time. b. Twenty-six through 50 lineal feet of public or private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of four signs at any given time. c. Fifty-one through 75 lineal feet of public or private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of five signs at any given time. d. Seventy-six through 100 lineal feet of public or private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of six signs at any given time. e. One hundred through 125 lineal feet of public or private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of seven signs at any given time. f. One hundred twenty-six through 150 lineal feet of public or private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of eight signs at any given time. g. One hundred fifty-one through 175 lineal feet of public or private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of nine signs at any given time. h. One hundred seventy-six lineal feet and greater of public or private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of 10 signs at any given time. i. The planning director shall have the discretionary authority to authorize additional portable signs along a public or private street frontage when in his or her determination such allowance will not substantively impact the visual and/or aesthetic impact to the city and such allowance is warranted by physical site conditions or economic or business considerations or other factors as deemed reasonable by the planning director. 5. Portable signs shall not be located in one or more existing parking spaces on a development site. 6. Portable signs as authorized herein shall not have the following: a. Illumination of any kind; b. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights; c. Electrical animation; d. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual. 7. Portable signs may have spinning elements including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them; provided, that they do not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard. 8. Portable signs advertising a business or service not located on the same site shall be allowed to be located off-site from the business or service being advertised; provided, that prior property owner authorization has been obtained by said business operator or service provider. 9. Each portable sign shall have a maximum total sign size of 36 inches in height and 30 inches in width and be limited to two faces. ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 13 of 20 10. Portable signs shall be allowed in the public right-of-way; provided, that any and all signs are not placed within vehicle travel lanes or improved/unimproved vehicle shoulder areas or bicycle lanes, are not placed in front of or block access to marked bus transit stops, do not interfere with or impede pedestrian traffic or crossings and do not create nonconformance to the Americans with Disabilities Act. J. Until September 16, 2010 Through March 15, 2014, off-premises directional signs shall be allowed in the RO, RO-H, CN, C-1, C-2, C-3, DUC, BP, LF, M-1, M-2, EP, and the nonresidential used properties in the Terrace View District and the PUD- Lakeland Hills South subject to obtainment of temporary sign permit authorization from the city and compliance with the following as applicable: 1. Off-premises directional signs as authorized herein shall not have the following: a. Illumination of any kind; b. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights; c. Electrical animation; d. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual. 2. Off-premises directional signs may have spinning elements including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them; provided, that they do not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard. 3. Off-premises directional signs may be authorized to be placed in the public rights-of-way; provided, that placement in the public rights-of-way does not constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard and does not create nonconformance to the Americans with Disabilities Act. 4. Off-premises directional signs may be authorized to be placed in on-site landscape areas, or off-site on another private parcel of land that does not contain the business or service being advertised; provided, that placement in on-site landscape areas does not impede sight distance and that off-site placement on another property has received prior property owner authorization. 5. Off-premises directional signs shall not be located in one or more existing parking spaces on a development site. 6. Off-premises directional signs shall have a maximum sign face area of 12 inches by 24 inches and a total height of 42 inches inclusive of any wood, metal, plastic or other support and a maximum of two sign faces. K. Prohibited Signs. From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect or place within the city, except as otherwise authorized: 1. A swinging projecting sign; 2. Portable signs, except as permitted by ACC 18.56.025 (Real estate signs), 18.56.040(E) (C-2 District) and subsections (I)(1) through (10) of this section; 3. Banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, rotating or blinking lights, strings of lights, or similar devices, except as permitted by subsection B of this section (Temporary Signs); 4. Flashing signs, except as permitted in subsection D of this section (Sign Lighting Provisions); 5. Changing message center signs, except as allowed in the I, P-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones; 6. Signs attached to, or placed on, a vehicle or trailer parked on private or public property that is not associated with the business advertised on said sign(s). This provision is not to be construed as prohibiting the identification of a firm or its principal products on a vehicle used in the normal course of business. This does not include automobile for sale signs or signs attached to franchised buses or taxis; 7. Private signs placed in or on a public right-of-way, except for as expressly permitted by this chapter; 8. Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, coloring, or method of illumination, or by obstructing the ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 14 of 20 vision of drivers, or detracting from the visibility of any official traffic control device by diverting or tending to divert the attention of drivers of moving vehicles from traffic movement on streets, roads, intersections, or access facilities. No sign shall be erected so that it obstructs the vision of pedestrians by glare or method of illumination or constitutes a hazard to traffic. No sign may use words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic; 9. Any sign or advertising structure or supporting structure that is torn, damaged, defaced or destroyed; 10. Signs attached to poles installed by governmental agencies, utility poles, trees, rocks or other natural features; 11. Signs attached to benches, garbage cans, or other street furniture located within the public right-of-way; 12. Rotating signs; 13. Billboards; 14. Any sign which does not structurally or materially conform to the requirements of the city's adopted International Building Code. L. Nonconforming Signs. Permanent signs established legally prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter that do not conform to the regulations of this chapter with regard to number, size, height or location shall be allowed to remain as legal nonconforming signs except as follows: 1. Whenever a new building replaces the principal b uilding. 2. When there is an expansion of an existing building, the requirements of this section shall apply only if there is an increase in floor area of 25 percent or more (including the cumulative increase of previous expansions after the effective date of the ordinance amending this section). 3. Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming use, the requirements of this section shall apply in full to the new use if and only if there is a change in required signage due to the zoning district. 4. Any sign, including the sign structure, now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or a product sold. Such sign(s) shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the land, building or structure upon which such sign may be found within 90 days after written notification from the building official. M. Master Sign Plans Authorized. The planning, building and community director has the authority to require a master sign plan to ensure a consistent and coordinated signage scheme for development proposals. In approving master sign plans under the provisions of this subsection, the director has the authority to approve signage schemes that allow for signs greater in area and height than allowed in the particular zone in which the development is located when a coordinated signage scheme is used. Master signage plans shall be recorded. N. Maintenance and Safety. All permanent, temporary and portable signs and components thereof must be maintained in good repair and in a safe, neat, clean and attractive condition. Failure to maintain a sign(s) in accordance with this subsection shall be subject to the code compliance provisions of the Auburn City Code. (Ord. 6353 § 5, 2011; Ord. 6327 § 5, 2010; Ord. 6287 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6263 § 5, 2009; Ord. 6166 § 2, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5342 § 2, 2000; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 6. Amendment to City Code. That, effective March 16, 2014, Section 18.56.030 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 15 of 20 18.56.030 General provisions, all districts. A. Community Signs. The planning, building and community director may approve and permit to be erected entrance signs, at or near the city limits, on city public right-of- way or on privately owned parcels with the owner's permission, on which may be listed institutional names, service clubs or organizations or points of interest or similar public information. Right-of-way use permits may be required for signs located in the public right-of-way. B. Temporary Signs. 1. Special event signage may be allowed subject to the following: a. Use of such signage is limited to 10 days per display, not to exceed 10 days in any 90-day period; b. The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet; 2. Banners may be allowed subject to the following: a. No more than two such signs may be used per site at any given time; b. Use of such signs is limited to 90 consecutive days, and may not exceed 90 days in any 120-day period; c. The area of any single banner used by a single business on a site shall not exceed 32 square feet; 3. Signs which are placed upon or within a window and which are intended to be viewed from the right-of-way shall not exceed 50 percent of the window area; 4. Permits are not required, except that signs exceeding the allowable size and time duration must receive a permit issued by the planning, building and community director if special circumstances exist that warrant the additional signage. C. Civic Events. Street banners may be permitted subject to approval and installation in accordance with rules and procedures established by the city of Auburn public works department. D. Sign Lighting Provisions. 1. All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone. No person shall construct, establish, create or maintain any stationary exterior lighting or illumination system or any interior system which is intended to be viewed from a street, highway or other public thoroughfare used for vehicular traffic which system contains or utilizes: a. Any exposed incandescent lamp with wattage in excess of 25 watts; b. Any exposed incandescent lamp with a metallic reflector; c. Any exposed incandescent lamp with an external reflector; d. Any revolving beacon light; e. Any continuous or sequential flashing operation, except as allowed for changing message center signs in subsection F of this section; 2. The provisions of subsection (D)(1) of this section shall not apply to: a. Lighting systems owned or controlled by any public agency for the purpose of directing or controlling navigation, traffic, or highway or street illumination; b. Aircraft warning lights. E. Construction Provisions, Sight Distance, Exposed Angle Iron and Wire. 1. Each sign shall be adequately constructed in accordance with the requirements of the International Building Code, as amended; 2. Signs containing electrical circuitry shall meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code and all state laws, and shall include an approved testing lab sticker; 3. Signs must meet vehicular sight distance requirements established by the city engineer pursuant to the city of Auburn engineering design standards; 4. When a projecting sign is used, no angle irons, guy wires or braces shall be visible, except those that are an integral part of the overall design, such as decorative metals or woods, or unless they are required for safety. F. Changing Message Center Signs. Where permitted under this chapter, changing message center signs shall comply with the following requirements; provided, that ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 16 of 20 changing message center signs that only display tim e and temperature or similar public service information shall be exempt from these requirements. 1. Where Allowed. Changing message center signs shall only be allowed in the I, P- 1, C-1, C-2, DUC, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones. a. In the I and C-1 zones, changing message center signs shall only be allowed on frontages along a collector, minor or principal arterial street. b. In the I zone, no changing message center sign shall operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. c. In the DUC zone, changing message center signs shall only be allowed when located adjacent and oriented to Auburn Way North/Auburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign standards for the DUC zone, see ACC 18.29.060(I).) 2. Number. No more than one changing message center sign per street frontage shall be permitted on each property. 3. Sign Face Area. Except in the I and P-1 zones, the changing message center shall not constitute more than 75 percent of a sign's total sign face area. 4. Display. a. The display of the sign shall not change more rapidly than once every one and one-half seconds. b. No scrolling message shall require more than five seconds to be displayed in its entirety. 5. Light Levels. a. Changing message center signs shall have installed ambient light monitors and shall at all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of the sign based on ambient light conditions. b. At no time shall a changing message center sign be operated at a brightness level greater than the manufacturer's recommended levels. c. All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone. The director shall have the authority to require a sign permit application include information to ensure the intent of this requirement is met. d. The brightness level shall not exceed 8,000 nits when measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness during daylight hours and 500 nits when measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness between dusk and dawn. 6. On-Premises Advertising Only. Changing message center signs shall only advertise on-premises products and services, or display public service messages or messages on behalf of not-for-profit organizations. 7. Additional Requirements. A copy of the manufacturer's operating manual shall be provided to the city upon request. 8. Amortization. All changing message center signs that do not comply with the requirements of subsections (F)(4) and (5) of this section shall be brought into compliance with those requirements by April 1, 2009. G. Change of Copy. The holder of a permit, for the duration thereof, shall have the right to change the advertising copy on the structure or sign for which the permit was issued without being required to pay any additional fees. H. Exemptions. Unless otherwise specified or unless expressly prohibited, it is not the intent of this chapter to regulate the following signs: 1. The flag of a government or noncommercial institutions such as schools, with the poles treated as structures; 2. Official public notices, official court notices; 3. Incidental signs (see ACC 18.56.020(O), Definitions); 4. Signs not visible from public right-of-way; 5. Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flush-mounted magnetically onto an operable vehicle; 6. Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal maintenance unless structural or electrical changes are made; ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 17 of 20 7. Religious symbols not attached to a permitted sign; 8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, dates of erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building material and facade; 9. Signs required by law, traffic or pedestrian control signs, signs indicating scenic or historic points of interest, which are erected b y or on the order of a public officer in the performance of his or her public duty; 10. Sculptures, fountains, mosaics, and design features which do not incorporate advertising or identification; 11. Temporary signs limited exclusively to noncommercial speech. I. Prohibited Signs. From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter it shall be unlawful for any person to erect or place within the city, except as otherwise authorized: 1. A swinging projecting sign; 2. Portable signs, except as permitted by ACC 18.56.025 (Real estate signs) and 18.56.040(E) (C-2 District); 3. Banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, rotating or blinking lights, strings of lights, or similar devices, except as permitted by subsection B of this section (Temporary Signs); 4. Flashing signs, except as permitted in subsection D of this section (Sign Lighting Provisions); 5. Changing message center signs, except as allowed in the I, P-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones; 6. Signs attached to, or placed on, a vehicle or trailer parked on private or public property that is not associated with the business advertised on said sign(s). This provision is not to be construed as prohibiting the identification of a firm or its principal products on a vehicle used in the normal course of business. This does not include automobile for sale signs or signs attached to franchised buses or taxis; 7. Private signs placed in or on a public right-of-way, except for as expressly permitted by this chapter; 8. Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, coloring, or method of illumination, or by obstructing the vision of drivers, or detracting from the visibility of any official traffic control device by diverting or tending to divert the attention of drivers of moving vehicles from traffic movement on streets, roads, intersections, or access facilities. No sign shall be erected so that it obstructs the vision of pedestrians by glare or method of illumination or constitutes a hazard to traffic. No sign may use words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic; 9. Any sign or advertising structure or supporting structure that is torn, damaged, defaced or destroyed; 10. Signs attached to poles installed by governmental agencies, utility poles, trees, rocks or other natural features; 11. Signs attached to benches, garbage cans, or other street furniture located within the public right-of-way; 12. Rotating signs; 13. Billboards; 14. Any sign which does not structurally or materially conform to the requirements of the city's adopted International Building Code. J. Nonconforming Signs. Permanent signs established legally prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter that do not conform to the regulations of this chapter with regard to number, size, height or location shall be allowed to remain as legal nonconforming signs except as follows: 1. Whenever a new building replaces the principal b uilding. 2. When there is an expansion of an existing building, the requirements of this section shall apply only if there is an increase in floor area of 25 percent or more ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 18 of 20 (including the cumulative increase of previous expansions after the effective date of the ordinance amending this section). 3. Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming use, the requirements of this section shall apply in full to the new use if and only if there is a change in required signage due to the zoning district. 4. Any sign, including the sign structure, now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or a product sold. Such sign(s) shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the land, building or structure upon which such sign may be found within 90 days after written notification from the building official. K. Master Sign Plans Authorized. The planning, building and community director has the authority to require a master sign plan to ensure a consistent and coordinated signage scheme for development proposals. In approving master sign plans under the provisions of this subsection, the director has the authority to approve signage schemes that allow for signs greater in area and height than allowed in the particular zone in which the development is located when a coordinated signage scheme is used. Master signage plans shall be recorded. L. Maintenance and Safety. All permanent, temporary and portable signs and components thereof must be maintained in good repair and in a safe, neat, clean and attractive condition. Failure to maintain a sign(s) in accordance with this subsection shall be subject to the code compliance provisions of the Auburn City Code. (Ord. 6353 § 6, 2011; Ord. 6327 § 6, 2010; Ord. 6287 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6263 § 6, 2009; Ord. 6166 § 2, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5342 § 2, 2000; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 7. Extension of Time. In its deliberations on the text of Ordinance No. 6263, the City of Auburn Planning Commission considered and recommended to the City Council that the Council consider up to two six month extensions of the provisions of this Ordinance, should economic conditions warrant such extensions. The Planning Commission acknowledged that the extension of time is procedural and that no further Planning Commission action is required before City Council enactment of such extensions. The only changes in the text of this Ordinance from the text of Ordinance No. 6263, 6327, and 6353 are the changes in the effective dates set forth therein. Section 8. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 19 of 20 Section 9. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 10. Effective date. This Ordinance, amending the effective dates of Ordinance No. 6263, shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: __________________ PASSED: _______________________ APPROVED: ____________________ CITY OF AUBURN ______________________________ PETER B. LEWIS MAYOR ACT.B ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6397 January 27, 2012 Page 20 of 20 ATTEST: _________________________ Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________ Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney Published: _________________ ACT.B AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Resolution No. 4793 - City of Auburn Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program Date: February 8, 2012 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: Resolution No. 4793 Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: Request for Committee to recommend approval of Resolution No. 4793, a resolution to assist certain small businesses wanting to start or move or expand in Auburn to encourage more small businesses in the City of Auburn. Background Summary: Resolution No. 4793 proposes a new economic development pilot program called City of Auburn Small Business Development Assistance that is intended to help small businesses with 20 or fewer full time equivalent (FTE) employees start, move or relocate in the City of Auburn. The primary purpose of the draft resolution is to encourage more small businesses in the City of Auburn by reducing the costs of certain City of Auburn permits and approvals through the application of different fee rates computed at 50 percent of the regular fee rates. Many businesses are still dealing with the effects of the economic recession that includes reduced or restricted access to financing. As such, costs such as fees for permits and approvals from the City of Auburn can make it very difficult to start, move or relocate small businesses in or to the City of Auburn. The Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program offers the opportunity for the City to promote small business activity in the City by reducing "costs of entry" and allowing more money to be spent on business activities to help small businesses in the City succeed. Resolution No. 4793 is a next step in the City's efforts to support business development, recruitment and retention. Previous efforts have included the Council's passages of Ordinance No. 6341 that deferred impact fees and system development charges for residential and non-residential development and Ordinance No. 6342 that established construction sales tax exemption for construction or redevelopment or expansion of certain types of commercial buildings in the Downtown Urban Center (DUC), Heavy Commercial (C3) and Mixed Use Commercial (C4) zoning districts. In addition, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 6376 that expanded on Ordinance No. 6342 through AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDACT.C enhanced construction sales tax exemption opportunities in the Downtown Urban Center, Environmental Park (EP) District, Light Industrial (M-1) and Heavy Industrial (M- 2) zoning districts. The City of Auburn Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program would be available to not only small businesses relocating from one location to another in the City, but also to small businesses that are starting or wanting to relocate to the City. Staff researched existing business license data for the City of Auburn and determined that the average employee size among its 3,800 businesses is approximately 20 employees. The Resolution proposes that there will be no charge for participation in the Pilot Program for eligible businesses. The Resolution proposes that the Planning and Development Department will administer the Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program. It also proposes that the Planning and Development Department, Finance Department and City Attorney's Office will work together to establish policies and procedures, application forms and financial accounting and tracking methods necessary to support the implementation and operation of the Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program. The Planning and Development Department distributed a memorandum on February 8, 2012 to the Planning and Community Development Committee, the remaining City Council members and Mayor Lewis. This memorandum contained information requested by the Committee at its January 23, 2012 regular meeting pertaining to examples of recent or current businesses that woudl have benefited from the proposed Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program. Reviewed by Council Committees: Other: Legal Councilmember:Backus Staff:Snyder Meeting Date:February 13, 2012 Item Number:ACT.C AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDACT.C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Resolution No. 4793 January 17, 2012 Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 4 7 9 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF AUBURN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN OF THE CITY OF AUBURN FEE SCHEDULE – FEES FOR CITY PERMITS AND ACTIONS WHEREAS, the Small Business Administration identifies that small businesses employ half of all private sector employees, pay approximately 44 percent of total United States private payroll and generated approximately 65 percent of net new jobs between 1990 and 2007; and, WHEREAS, there are 3,800 licensed business operations in the City of Auburn with a substantial majority of them meeting the definition of a small businesses; and, WHEREAS, there are limited resources available within the City of Auburn to help small businesses, most specifically, the Green River Community College Small Business Center (SBAC) that is designed to provide technical assistance to small businesses with assessment services, referral services, business counseling at no charge, and hands-on training to small business owners and managers; and, WHEREAS, the costs of starting or moving or expanding a small business can be extensive and may require the building or remodeling of structures and associated site improvements that may make it financially difficult for these businesses to start or move or expand; and, WHEREAS, the City of Auburn City Council has previously enacted measures to support business development efforts including but not limited to the deferral of impact fees and system development charges and the exemption from construction sales tax for certain business types; and, WHEREAS, the City of Auburn City Council believes that because of the effects of the economic recession it has become even more difficult for small businesses to start or move or expand in the City of Auburn and particularly those small businesses with 20 or fewer employees; and, WHEREAS, the City of Auburn City Council has previously established the City of Auburn Fee Schedule-Fees for City Permits and Actions establishing fees for City permits including but not limited to fees for building plan review, building inspection, fire plan review, fire inspection, administrative use review, conditional use review, ACT.C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Resolution No. 4793 January 17, 2012 Page 2 boundary line adjustment review, boundary line elimination review, critical areas review, floodplain development permit review, environmental review, sign permit review, public noticing, pre-application meeting, civil plan review fee and civil plan inspection; and, WHEREAS, the City of Auburn City Council desires to establish a pilot program to help reduce the City’s permitting and approval costs for small businesses having 20 or fewer employees wanting to start or move or expand in Auburn to encourage more small businesses in the City of Auburn. 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 authorizes the establishment of the City of Auburn Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program. Section 2. That the City of Auburn Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program shall be in effect for the period MONTHY/DAY, 2012 [effective date of resolution] through December 31, 2013. Section 3. That eligible businesses for the City of Auburn Small Business Development Assistance Program shall only consist of the following, unless modified by the City Council through future and separate resolution action: a. A proposed new business with 20 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees at time of application to the City operating within the municipal limits of the City of Auburn with an approved business license and no outstanding code compliance issues. b. An existing business with 20 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees at time of application to the City currently operating within the municipal limits of the City of Auburn with an approved business license and no outstanding code compliance issues that wants to move and expand from one location in the City to another. Expansion must include an increase in total square footage of business operations or an increase in the total number of employees or both. c. An existing business with 20 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees at time of application to the City not currently operating within the municipal limits of the City of Auburn that wants to move into the City and expand from its current location outside of the City. Expansion must include an increase in ACT.C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Resolution No. 4793 January 17, 2012 Page 3 total square footage of business operations or an increase in the total number of employees or both. Section 4. That businesses deemed eligible shall be entitled to a separate fee rate computed at fifty (50) percent of required and applicable fees for building plan review, building inspection, administrative use review, conditional use review, boundary line adjustment review, boundary line elimination review, critical areas review, floodplain development permit review, environmental review, sign permit review, public noticing, pre-application meeting, civil plan review fee and civil plan inspection, specified in the most current City of Auburn Fee Schedule – Fees for City Permits and Actions, as may be modified in the future. There shall be no discount authorized through eligibility for payment of any required impact fees or system development charges authorized under Auburn City Code. There shall be no discount authorized through eligibility for payment of the City’s required business license fees. There shall be no discount authorized through eligibility of any fees adopted by the Valley Regional Fire Authority and implemented by the City of Auburn. Section 5. That there shall be no fee or other administrative costs for participation in the Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program for eligible businesses. Section 6. That only those businesses meeting eligibility and program requirements and demonstrating compliance to applicable zoning and development standards specified in the current Auburn City Code as may be amended will be entitled to receive the aforementioned discount. Section 7. That only those businesses that are deemed by the City to be of a commercial or industrial business nature shall be eligible for the aforementioned discount, provided that businesses operating as a valid and authorized home occupation pursuant to the Chapter 18.60 (Home Occupations) of the Auburn City Code shall not be eligible for participation in the Pilot Program. Section 8. That all required licenses, permits and approvals from the City of Auburn or regional or state or federal agencies must be applied for, obtained and provided to the City of Auburn, as applicable in order to maintain eligibility. Section 9. That the Mayor shall direct the Planning and Development Department to administer the Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program. Section 10. That the Mayor shall direct the Planning and Development Department, Finance Department and City Attorney’s Office to establish policies and procedures, application forms and financial accounting and tracking methods necessary to support the implementation and operation of the Small Business Development Assistance Pilot Program. ACT.C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Resolution No. 4793 January 17, 2012 Page 4 Section 11. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon passage and signatures hereon. Dated and Signed this ______day of_____________________, 2012. CITY OF AUBURN ___________________________ PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR ATTEST: __________________________ Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________ Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney ACT.C AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Briefing on Growing Transit Oriented Communities Workshop Date: February 8, 2012 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: No Attachments Available Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: Discussion briefing only. No materials. Background Summary: Reviewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Backus Staff:Holman Meeting Date:February 13, 2012 Item Number:DI.A AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.A AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Amendment to Agreement WCC11-16-008 for the Auburn Environmental Park Wetlands Boardwalk Trail Project Date: February 8, 2012 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: Washington Conservation Corps Contract Amendment No. 3 Budget Impact: $ 0 Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background Summary: The Auburn Environmental Park (AEP) Wetlands Boardwalk Trail is an approximately 1,200-foot pedestrian trail through the AEP that will run between and connect West Main Street with the AEP bird and wildlife viewing tower located on Western Avenue. The majority of the trail will consist of an approximately 1,100-foot elevated wooden boardwalk that is designed to minimize impacts to AEP wetlands, and will allow for year- round use of the trail, including the seasonal periods when water levels in the AEP wetlands are elevated. The boardwalk is designed as a six foot wide, elevated wooden structure supported on pin pile foundations, with curbing on both sides, and guard rails in locations where the boardwalk is more than 30 inches above ground surface and/or where there are areas of seasonal standing water. The boardwalk project also includes the planting of approximately 2,500 native trees and shrubs in seven planting zones covering approximately 93,000 square feet along portions of the AEP bordering the east side of State Route 167 and the north side of West Main Street. The City Council approved Resolution No. 4715 on July 5, 2011 that established the existence of a special market condition pursuant to the public works competitive bidding exemptions in RCW 39.04.280, and authorized the execution of an agreement between the City of Auburn and Washington Conservation Corps for construction of the boardwalk trail with a $45,000.00 budget. The boardwalk trail has been substantially constructed, however, additional funding is AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.B necessary to complete it. The primary reason for this increase is unexpected construction challenges resulting from significant wet conditions in the Park. Staff is requesting Council authorization for an amendment to the Agreement for a $10,000.00 increase in the project budget to $55,000.00. This increase is accounted for in the project contingency and there is no budget impact. Reviewed by Council Committees: Planning And Community Development Councilmember:Backus Staff:Andersen/Truong Meeting Date:February 13, 2012 Item Number:DI.B AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B DI.B AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Downtown Market Analysis Date: February 9, 2012 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: Market Analysis Memo Market Analysis Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background Summary: See attached memorandum. Reviewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Backus Staff:Snyder/Chamberlain Meeting Date:February 13, 2012 Item Number:DI.C AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.C Memorandum TO: Nancy Backus, Chair, Planning and Community Development Committee John Partridge, Vice-Chair, Planning and Community Development Committee John Holman, Member, Planning and Community Development Committee FROM: Kevin Snyder, AICP, Planning and Development Director Elizabeth Chamberlain, AICP, Planning Manager CC: Mayor Pete Lewis DATE: February 8, 2012 RE: Gardner Economics Market Analysis – Auburn Junction In 2010, the City negotiated an updated master development agreement with Alpert International. As part of this agreement, the City agreed to conduct a market analysis for the four block redevelopment area known as Auburn Junction. The primary purpose of the market analysis was to review market conditions and forces affecting the redevelopment, particularly given the economic recession and its resultant effects. Gardner Economics was selected for its market knowledge of the Puget Sound region and familiarity with downtown Auburn from a previous private party market study conducted for one of the redevelopment blocks. Please find attached the completed market analysis. Staff will be prepared to answer Committee questions on the analysis during the February 13, 2012 regular meeting. DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C DI.C AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Pierce County Regional Council Center of Particular Local Interest Date: February 8, 2012 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background Summary: On February 5, 2012, the City of Auburn received a letter (Exhibit 1) from Glen Hull, Chair, Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) that was transmitted to all participating jurisdictions in Pierce County. Mr. Hull's letter advised that the PCRC is seeking expressions of interest by local jurisdictions for Centers of Particular Local Interest that is a new designation. The purpose of this designation is explained in the letter along with the requirements for submitting expressions of interest. The specified deadline for submitting information is February 17, 2012 Because of the potential to pursue competitive transportation funding through this new designation, staff believes that this new designation could be particularly beneficial to the southern portion of the City (located in Pierce County) commonly referred to as Lakeland Hills South (Exhibits 2-3). This area is a center for significant residential and commercial activity and is substantially built out. In addition, it is connected to the City's designated Regional Urban Center and is proximate to the new Sumner-Pacific Regional Manufacturing and Industrial Center (Exhibit 4) currently being ratified by the Puget Sound Regional Council. The City's submittal of Lakeland Hills South as a Center of Particular Local Interest is not a financial, policy or resource commitment on the part of the City of Auburn, but rather an expression of interest. If the PCRC decides to go forward with the implementation of these designations, staff anticipates that there will be more substantive policy work for the City Council's consideration and approval. AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.D Staff seeks the Committee's concurrence on proposing Lakeland Hills South as a Center of Particular Local Interest in advance of the February 17th submittal deadline. Reviewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Backus Staff:Snyder/Chamberlain Meeting Date:February 13, 2012 Item Number:DI.D AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.D Pierce County Regional Council 2401 South 35th Street, Room 228 Tacoma, Washington 98409 (253) 798-7156 February 2, 2012 To: Mayor, Staff and PCRC Representatives RE: Centers of Particular Local Interest At the meeting of the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) on January 26, 2012, a discussion occurred specific to “Centers of Particular Interest” as it relates to VISION 2040’s (V2040) language referring to “town centers and activity nodes” and the allocation of transportation funding. This discussion was initiated through a request by the Pierce County Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC) with consultation with the Pierce County Growth Management Coordinating Committee (GMCC). As you are aware, we are on the verge of beginning another cycle of competition for federal funds managed by PSRC. Historically, for the Countywide share of the funds (not the Regional share), the policy has been that transportation projects in or serving local centers as well as Regional Centers were eligible to receive federal funding; however, since there was no definition or identification of these areas the TCC Scoring Committee has had to take a more subjective approach to determine if a project was really associated with a local center. Consequently, each member of the Scoring Committee has been left to determine individually which projects adequately support V2040’s “town centers and activity nodes” language. The PCRC is being asked to remove this subjectivity from this year’s Countywide funding scoring process. This may be achieved through the identification/ compilation of “Local Centers” as submitted by the County and cities and towns and agreed to by the PCRC. At this time PCRC is formally requesting a list and supporting documentation from each jurisdiction specifying its “local centers” and “activity nodes.” Supporting documentation could include any past legislative action, a completed study, a master plan or anything else a jurisdiction believes makes its case for the local significance of a particular area. The submitted local centers will be compiled on a map and presented to the GMCC along with the associated documentation. Please note that this process is completely separate from the CPPs formal process for jurisdictions to nominate new Regional Growth Centers and Manufacturing Centers. Again, it has not yet been determined by PCRC if this list will be used in the current round of Countywide competitive federal transportation funding through PSRC. If agreed to, we would use the list solely to aid in scoring application for the current (2012) funding competition. Our intention is to have the GMCC review the submitted proposals and forward a recommendation to the PCRC for consideration at its March meeting. Because of the tight timeline associated with the transportation funding process, it is vital that the GMCC be able to start reviewing any Local Centers to be considered at its next meeting on February 23. Please submit your list and supporting documentation to Toni Fairbanks, PCRC Clerk, at tfairba@co.pierce.wa.us. If you have any technical questions, please direct them through your GMCC representative to Ian Munce, imunce@ci.tacoma.wa.us. Only proposals submitted by 4:30 p.m. on February 17, 2012, will be considered. Thank you, Glenn Hull PCRC Chair. Exhibit 1 DI.D PCRC: Potential Local Center Designation (Aerial) Printed Date: Information shown is for general reference purposes only and does not necessarily represent exact geographic or cartographic data as mapped. The City of Auburn makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Map Created by City of Auburn eGIS 2/8/2012 King County Pierce County King County Pierce County Potential Local Center Boundary Exhibit 2 DI.D PCRC: Potential Local Center Designation (Zoning)Legend Printed On:2/8/2012 Created by City of Auburn eGIS Information shown is for general reference purposes only and does not necessarily represent exact geographic or cartographic data as mapped. The City of Auburn makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Parcels Street Centerlines Zoning C1 Light Commercial District C2 Central Business District C3 Heavy Commercial District C4 Mixed Use Commercial CN Neighborhood Shopping District DUC Downtown Urban Center EP Environmental Park District I Institutional Use District Lakeland Hills South PUD LF Airport Landing Field District M1 Light Industrial District M2 Heavy Industrial District P1 Public Use District PUD Planned Unit Development R1 Residential 1 DU/Acre R5 Residential 5 DU/Acre R7 Residential 7 DU/Acre R10 Residential 10 DU/Acre R20 Residential 20 DU/Acre Residential Conservency RMHC Residential Manufactured/Mobile Home RO Residential Office District RO-H Residential Office District (Hospital) TV Terrace View UNC Unclassified Use District Railroads Potential Local Center Boundary King County Pierce County King County Pierce County Exhibit 3 DI.D Exhibit 4 DI.D AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Director's Report Date: February 8, 2012 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: No Attachments Available Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background Summary: Reviewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Backus Staff:Snyder Meeting Date:February 13, 2012 Item Number:DI.E AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.E AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: PCDC Status Matrix Date: February 8, 2012 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: PCDC Status Matrix Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. See attachment. Background Summary: Reviewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Backus Staff:Snyder Meeting Date:February 13, 2012 Item Number:DI.F AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.F PC D C W o r k P l a n M a t r i x – F e b r u a r y 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 Fe b r u a r y 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 Pa g e 1 LA N D U S E C O D E S / P O L I C I E S To p i c / I s s u e Ne x t o n P C D St a f f / C o u n c i l Le a d Co m m e n t s 1 • M u c k l e s h o o t T r i b e TB D S n y d e r St a f f t o s t a y i n t o u c h w i t h P l a n n i n g D e p t . a n d k e e p c o o r d i n a t i o n & co m m u n i c a t i o n o p e n w i t h T r i b e . 2 Co d e U p d a t e W o r k • P h a s e I I C o d e U p d a t e s – G r o u p 2 1st Q u a r t e r 20 1 2 Wa g n e r Ph a s e I I , G r o u p 2 C o d e U p d a t e s t o P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i on f o r d i s c u s s i o n an d p u b l i c h e a r i n g i n M a r c h 2 0 1 2 . • C l u s t e r S u b d i v i s i o n Sp r i n g 2 0 1 2 Sn y d e r S t a f f t o p r e p a r e d r a f t r e g u l a t i o n s f o r t h e P la n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n t o r e v i e w . • C o t t a g e H o u s i n g Sp r i n g 2 0 1 2 Sn y d e r S t a f f t o p r e p a r e d r a f t r e g u l a t i o n s f o r t h e P la n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n t o r e v i e w . • C e l l T o w e r s – s t e a l t h d e s i g n , an t e n n a s , a n d r e v e n u e Sp r i n g 2 0 1 2 Ta y l o r S t a f f t o b r i n g t o P C D C f o r d i s c u s s i o n a n d p o li c y d i r e c t i o n . • E n v i r o n m e n t a l P a r k D i s t r i c t 20 1 2 S n y d e r C o d e w o r k t o f o l l o w g r e e n z o n e s u m m i t . • C o m p r e s s e d N a t u r a l G a s TB D D i x o n W a i t i n g f o r a p p l i c a t i o n s u b m i t t a l f o r c o d e w o r k f r o m a p p l i c a n t . 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DI.F Fe b r u a r y 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 Pa g e 2 To p i c / I s s u e Ne x t o n P C D St a f f / C o u n c i l Le a d Co m m e n t s 3 Ur b a n C e n t e r • H e a l t h c a r e D i s t r i c t O v e r l a y Wi n t e r 2 0 1 2 C h a m b e r l a i n St a f f t o w o r k w i t h M a y o r ’ s O f f i c e t o e n g a g e A u b u r n Re g i o n a l M e d i c a l C e n t e r in p l a n n i n g p r o c e s s . • U r b a n C e n t e r E x p a n s i o n Sp r i n g 2 0 1 2 C h a m b e r l a i n St a f f t o p r e p a r e d r a f t w h i t e p a p e r o n i s s u e s / o p p o r t un i t i e s / c h a l l e n g e s f o r ex p a n s i o n o f u r b a n c e n t e r . • T A D A Sp r i n g 2 0 1 2 C h a m b e r l a i n N e x t u p d a t e w i l l b e o n i n t he S p r i n g o f 2 0 1 2 . • A m t r a k On - g o i n g Ma y o r L e w i s / Sn y d e r Ci t y t r a c k i n g p o t e n t i a l s t a t i o n s t o p s e x p a n s i o n s t u dy b y A m t r a k . • D o w n t o w n P a r k i n g Ma n a g e m e n t P l a n On - g o i n g Sn y d e r / Ch a m b e r l a i n Pa r k i n g i n v e n t o r y c o m p l e t e a n d u n d e r r e v i e w , p u b l i c s u r v e y e l e m e n t s b e i n g pr e p a r e d . 4 7-ye a r u p d a t e t o C o m p r e h e n s i v e Pl a n On-go i n g Sn y d e r / Ch a m b e r l a i n Le g i s l a t u r e a p p r o v e d b i l l t o e x t e n d d e a d l i n e o u t t o 2 0 1 5 . • Ha z a r d M i t i g a t i o n TB D D i x o n In c o r p o r a t e t h e h a z a r d m i t i g a t i o n p l a n s b e i n g d e v e l op e d e i t h e r a s a n e w el e m e n t o r a p p e n d i x t o t h e c o m p r e h e n s i v e p l a n . St a f f t o c on s i d e r ac co m p l i s h i n g a s p a r t o f t h e 7 -ye a r c o m p r e h e n s i v e p l a n u p d a t e . 5 H i s t o r i c P r e s e r v a t i o n S t r a t e g i e s Wi n t e r 2 0 1 2 Sn y d e r / Ch a m b e r l a i n St a f f w i l l f o r m u l a t e a s t r a t e g y a c t i o n p l a n a n d b r i ng b a c k t o C o m m i t t e e . 6 St r a t e g y A r e a s f o r Po p u l a t i o n / B u s i n e s s / E m p l o y m e n t Wi n t e r 2 0 1 2 Sn y d e r / Ch a m b e r l a i n St a f f c o n d u c t e d A u b u r n W a y S o u t h V i s u a l P r e f e r e n c e Su r v e y w i t h Co m m i t t e e a n d w i l l c o n d u c t V i s u a l P r e f e r e n c e S t u d i e s f o r o t h e r s t r a t e g y ar e a s . DI.F Fe b r u a r y 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 Pa g e 3 EN V I R O N ME N T A L 7 A u b u r n E n v i r o n m e n t a l P a r k A s N e e d e d Sn y d e r / An d e r s e n St a f f i s c o o r d i n a t i n g w i t h W S D O T o n P h a s e I I a c q u i s it i o n o p p o r t u n i t i e s ; Bo a r d w a l k d e s i g n c o m p l e t e , c o n s t r u c t i o n p r o c e s s u n d er w a y . 8 G r e e n Z o n e S u m m i t Ea r l y - M i d 20 1 2 Sn y d e r / An d e r s e n St a f f t o w o r k o n S u m m i t p l a n n i n g . 9 Gr e e n Z o n e B u s i n e s s P l a n / M a r k e t i n g St r a t e g y TB D Sn y d e r / An d e r s e n St a f f t o p r e p a r e d r a f t b u s i n e s s p l a n / m a r k e t i n g s t r a te g y f o r C o m m i t t e e i n p u t . PA R K S , A R T S & R E C R E A T I O N 10 J a c o b s o n P a r k / B P A M a s t e r P l a n T B D F a b e r S t a f f / C o n s u l t a n t w i l l p r o v i d e u p d a t e b a s e d o n Co m m u n i t y M e e t i n g s . 11 L e a H i l l / G r e e n R i v e r C C P a r k T B D F a b e r Me m o r a n d u m o f U n d e r s t a n d i n g b e t w e e n t h e C i t y a n d G R CC t o s w a p pr o p e r t y – L e a H i l l p a r k t o G R C C a n d t h e M a r t i n p r o pe r t y t o t h e C i t y f o r a ne w p a r k . L e a H i l l / G r e e n R i v e r C C P a r k M a s t e r P l a n C o m p l e t e d . 12 T h e a t e r P l a n T B D F a b e r E xpl o r e p o t e n t i a l i n c l us i o n i n A r t s & E n t e r t a i n m e n t O v e r l a y D is t r i c t c o n c e p t . DI.F Fe b r u a r y 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 Pa g e 4 Top i c / I s s u e Ne x t o n P C D St a f f / C o u n c i l Le a d Co m m e n t s CO M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S D I V I S I O N 13 B u i l d i n g C o m m u n i t y Su m m e r 2 0 1 2 Hu r s h PC D C r e q u e s t e d u p d a t e a t a f u t u r e m e e t i n g ; b r i e f i n g t o b e s c h e d u l e d . 14 H u m a n S e r v i c e s C e n t e r O n g o i n g H u r s h Re v i e w H S c o n t r a c t l a n g u a g e a n d C o n s o l i d a t e d P l a n l an g u a g e f o r ma n d a t o r y p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n t h e O n e - S t o p - S h o p . S t a f f p r o v i d e d a n u p d a t e t o PC D C o n 9 / 2 7 / 1 0 . 15 Un i f y c o m m u n i t i e s t h r o u g h ce n t r a l i z e d c o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d ou t r e a c h Fa l l 2 0 1 2 H u r s h C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s t o g i v e a n n u a l u pd a t e s . BO A R D S , C O M M I S S I O N S & H E A R I N G E X A M I N E R 16 A r t s C o m m i s s i o n No v e m b e r 20 1 2 Fa b e r J o i n t m e e t i n g h e l d o n 1 1 / 1 4 / 1 1 w i t h P C D C . 17 H e a r i n g E x a m i n e r O c t 2 0 1 2 D i x o n He a r i n g E x a m i n e r a t t e n d e d 1 0 / 2 4 / 1 1 m e e t i n g f o r a n n u al b r i e f i n g w i t h t h e Co m m i t t e e . 18 P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n B o a r d S u m m e r 2 0 1 2 F a b e r A n n u a l u p d a t e o c c u r r e d 6 / 1 3 / 1 1 w i t h P C D C . 19 P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n A s N e e d e d Sn y d e r / Ch a m b e r l a i n Po s s i b l e j o i n t m e e t i n g s i n 2 0 1 2 f o r t h e P h a s e I I G r ou p 2 C o d e U p d a t e w o r k an d s u b - a r e a p l a n w o r k . 20 T r a n s p o r t a t i o n , T r a n s i t , a n d T r a i l s Ap r i l - M a y 20 1 2 Th o r d a r s o n St a f f t o s c h e d u l e m e e t i n g w i t h T r a n s p o r t a t i o n , T r a n si t a n d T r a i l s C o m m i t t e e Ch a i r . 21 U r b a n T r e e B o a r d S u m m e r 2 0 1 2 F a b e r A n n u a l u p d a t e o c c u r r e d 6 / 1 3 / 1 1 w i t h P C D C . DI.F Fe b r u a r y 1 3 , 2 0 1 2 Pa g e 5 Top i c / I s s u e Ne x t o n P C D St a f f / C o u n c i l Le a d Co m m e n t s CA P I T A L F A C I L I T I E S P L A N N I N G ( L o n g R a n g e P l a n n i n g ) 22 Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n P l a n n i n g Sc o p e : L o n g - t e r m p l a n n i n g f o r t h e in t e r r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n l a n d u s e an d t r a n s p o r t a t i o n i n f r a s t r u c t u r e On - g o i n g H a n k i n s Co m p r e h e n s i v e T r a n s p o r t a t i o n U p d a t e a d o p t e d b y C i t y C o u n c i l i n 2 0 0 9 . Up d a t e d a n n u a l l y a s n e e d e d a s p a r t o f c o m p r e h e n s i v e p l a n u p d a t e pr o c e s s . 23 Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n I m p r o v e m e n t P r o g r a m (T I P ) Sc o p e : 6 - y e a r t r a n s p o r t a t i o n im p r o v e m e n t p r o g r a m t h a t i s up d a t e d a n n u a l l y i d e n t i f y i n g tr a n s p o r t a t i o n r e l a t e d c a p i t a l pr o j e c t s Fa l l 2 0 1 2 Ha n k i n s 20 1 2 - 2 0 1 7 T I P a p p r o v e d b y t h e C i t y C o u n c i l D e c e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 1 . T h e n e x t si x - y e a r T I P w i l l b e r e v i e w e d F a l l 2 0 1 2 . 24 Ca p i t a l I m p r o v e m e n t P l a n s ( C I P ) Sc o p e : 6 - y e a r c a p i t a l i m p r o v e m e n t fi n a n c i a l p l a n n i n g f o r s e w e r , w a t e r , st o r m w a t e r a n d s t r e e t s . On - g o i n g F i n a n c e Up d a t e d a n n u a l l y a s n e e d e d a s p a r t o f c o m p r e h e n s i v e p l a n u p d a t e pr o c e s s . OT H E R 25 E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t U p d a t e s A s N e e d e d M a y o r F u tu r e b r i e f i n g s t o b e p r o v i d e d a s n e e d e d . DI.F