HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-2017 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETINGPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 18, 2017
AGENDA
I.CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 p.m., City Council Chambers 25 W Main ST, Auburn,
Washington
A.ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.APROVAL OF MINUTES
A.September 19, 2017
III.PUBLIC COMMENT
Comment from the audience on any item not listed on the agenda for discussion or public
hearing.
IV.PUBLIC HEARING
2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments – Group #1 (Dixon)*
Summary: Review and discuss Group #1 of the 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan
Amendments consisting of the following Text and Map Amendments:
A.Annual Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments (Case No. CPA17-0001,
unless indicated)* (Dixon)
1.P/T #1 – Auburn School District 2017-2023 Capital Facilities Plan
2.P/T #2 – Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan 2018-2023
3.P/T #3 – Federal Way School District 2018 Capital Facilities Plan
4.P/T #4 – Kent School District 2017/2018 – 2022/2023 Capital Facilities
Plan
5.P/T #5 – City of Auburn 2018-2023 Capital Facilities Plan
6.P/T #6 - Remove the discussion of a "Mixed Use" land use designation
from the text of the Plan and from the Land Use Map. The R10, R16,
and R20 residential zoning districts already allow for mixed uses
(comprised of residential & commercial) as permitted uses (See Table
18.07.020, Permitted Use Table ).
7.P/T #7 - Add text to add back the R5, Residential zoning district back
in as an implementing zone for the "Single Family" Land Use
Designation. A significant portion of the city is zoned R5, Residential.
The 2015 Comp Plan this zone was inadvertently omitted as an
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implementing zoning district of any Comp. Plan land use designation
and must be corrected.
8.P/T #8 - Change the title of the land use designation of "Residential
Transition" to "Moderate Density Residential". Requested to revert to
pre-2015 title of the category. Provide more logical title for the
category to address and reflect the range of residential densities. The
implementing zones change to "R10, Residential" and "R16,
Residential".
9.P/T #9 - Add the "R10, Residential" and R16, Residential" zoning
districts back as implementing zones for the "Residential Transition" or
if recommended, to the "Moderate Density Residential" Land Use
Designation. Areas of the city are zoned "R10, Residential" but no
areas are currently zoned "R16, Residential". However, in the 2015,
Comp Plan these zoning districts were inadvertently omitted as an
implementing zoning districts of any Comp. Plan land use designation.
To be corrected by adding R10 and R16 as implementing zones to
either the "Residential Transition" or "Moderate Density" Land Use
Designation.
B.Annual Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments (CPA17-0001 – City
Initiated)* (Dixon)
1.CPM #1 - Remove the discussion of a “Mixed Use" land use
designation from the text of the Plan and remove category from the
Land Use Map. "The R10, R16 and R20 residential zoning districts
already allow for mixed uses residential & commercial) as permitted
uses (See Table 18.07.020, Permitted Use Table). Thus it was
unnecessary to establish a unique land use designation to achieve a
zoning district to allow. (See also related P/T #6)
2.CPM #2 - Change the mapped land use designation of a 2.23-acre
city-owned park parcel from "Multiple Family Residential" to
"Institutional". Parcel No. 0921059073 is located south of SE 310th
ST, 820 feet west of 124th Ave SE.
3.CPM #3 - Change the mapped land use designation of a group of 4
privately-owned, previously developed parcels from "Downtown Urban
Center" to "Light Industrial". Parcel No. 5401600200, of 0.06 acres
and Parcel No. 5401600175 of 0.7 acres are owned by In Ho & Nancy
Kim. Parcel No. 5401600235 of 0.34 acres is owned by CHS Inc.
Parcel No. 5401600260 of 0.34 acres is owned by Gary & Karen
Stamps. Proposed to change the Comp. Plan land use map
designation to recognize and be more compatible with developed
status of the properties at the perimeter of the land use designation.
The sites contain existing uses of warehouses, bulk propane tank
distribution and outdoor storage.
V.OTHER BUSINESS
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No items were brought forward for “Other Business”.
VI.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Update on Community Development activities.
VII.ADJOURNMENT
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DRAFT
PLANNING COMMISSION
September 19, 2017
MINUTES
I.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Judi Roland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
located on the first floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA.
a.) ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Planning Commission Members present were: Chair Judi Roland, Commissioner
Mason, Commissioner Lee, Commissioner Stephens, Commissioner Copple, and
Commissioner Moutzouris,. Commissioner Shin was excused. Commissioner
Smith was absent.
Staff present included: Planning Services Manager Jeff Dixon, Assistant City
Attorney Doug Ruth, Parks Planning and Development Manager Jamie Kelly,
Planner II Alexandria Teague, and Community Development Administrative
Assistant Tina Kriss.
Members of the public present: Valley Regional Fire Authority Fire Marshal Karen
Stewart.
b.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGENCE
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.September 9, 2017
Administrative Assistant Tina Kriss explained a scrivener's error has been corrected
on Page 5, Paragraph 7. The paragraph now reads as follows:
“Mr. Zimmerman expressed his concern with the proposed density standards and
asked how the city would protect their exposure to a fully-involved structure fire.
Because homes may be built so close to one another it seems difficult for fire not
to spread through the entire block.”
Commissioner Copple moved and Commissioner Lee seconded to approve the
minutes from the September 19, 2017 meeting as corrected.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
III.PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public present for comments.
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IV.PUBLIC HEARING
No items were brought forward for Public Hearing
V.OTHER BUSINESS
In response to an agenda modification, the Planning Commission considered the
items in a different order, Item C went before item A.
A.Discussion of Adopted 2015 Comprehensive Plan Document
Planner II, Alexandria Teague provided the staff report to the Commission. Staff
recounted that 2015 Comprehensive Plan went before the Planning Commission for
final public hearing on December 8, 2015. The positive recommendation of the
Planning Commission went before City Council’s second reading and adoption of
Ordinance on December 14, 2015.
As part of Ordinance No. 6584, adopting the Comprehensive Plan Council enacted
the Planning Commission’s recommendation to authorize the editing of the
Comprehensive Plan, recognizing staffs’ intention to provide final professional
formatting and editing of the Comprehensive Plan. The Ordinance also recognized
that the final formatting and editing would involve technical corrections not resulting
in any substantive changes. Staff reviewed the editing and formatting modifications
that have taken place.
The Commission and staff discussed the additional maps included in the Plan, staff
explained that the purpose and function of each of the maps is described in the
‘Land Use Element’ section (Pages 18 through 25).
A commissioner inquired about where historical information was included in the 2015
Comprehensive Plan as previously discussed by the Commission.
B. CPA17-0001 and CPA17-0002 Introduction to Docket of 2017 Comprehensive
Plan Text and Map Amendments
Planning Services Manager Jeff Dixon presented the staff report on CPA17-0001
(city amendments) and CPA17-0002 (private amendment). Staff explained, annually
the City amends its Comprehensive Plan. These are the “annual amendments” that
the city considers routinely each year as distinguished from the “major update” of the
Comprehensive Plan that was completed by the Planning Commission’s
recommendation at the end of 2015.
There are two sources for these “annual amendments”; the City processes “city-
initiated amendments” in response to items that are “docketed” (text or map). The
city also includes “private-initiated amendments” in response to applications that are
submitted.
Staff reviewed the 9 Text (P/T) and 18 Map (CPA) Amendments and explained the
intent of the changes.
After discussion on a map amendment relating to “Light Commercial”, in response to
a commissioner question, staff provided examples of the light commercial uses to the
Commission.
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Staff reviewed the 2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Proposed Schedule.
Staff explained they will be providing further detail on each of the amendments and
would like to present them at the October 17th meeting, cancelling the 1st meeting in
October. The Commission asked if staff could bring a portion of the amendments
forward for review, holding the public hearing the same evening so that they are not
brought forward all at once and so that there is not so much time between discussion
and the related hearing. The Commission also concurred with staff to cancel the 1st
meeting in October and hold the meeting October 17, 2017.
C.Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) Presentation
Fire Marshal Karen Stewart of Valley Regional Fire Authority provided a PowerPoint
presentation on the tactics and operation in responding to fires from the perspective
of the fire authority.
Information was provided regarding National Statistics, Fire Tactics, Fire Growth,
Legacy vs. Modern homes (combustion), Reducing Fire Spread, and Rescue.
Discussion was held by the Commission and Fire Marshal Stewart regarding the
growth of fire in modern houses, what fuels the fire, and how heat is transferred
through radiation to nearby combustibles. Removing heat and nearby combustible
fuels helps minimize fire. A discussion was held on setbacks for residential
construction.
VI.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Planning Manager Jeff Dixon reported that Sound Transit held a briefing before City
Council to update them on the four potential sites being proposed and that the City
Council will be providing input to Sound Transit on site selection in the future.
VII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair Roland
adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
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Memorandum
To: Judi Roland, Chair, Planning Commission
Ron Copple, Vice-Chair, Planning Commission
Planning Commission Members
From: Jeff Dixon, Planning Services Manager
Date: September 26, 2017
Re: Planning Commission Meeting – 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments
At the October 18, 2017 Planning Commission public hearing, staff will provide a brief overview
of the 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The materials for the public hearing are
provided in your 2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendments working binder.
If there are any questions prior to the October 18, 2017 public hearing, or you need additional
information for the meeting please contact me by email at jdixon@auburnwa.gov or by phone at
253-804-5033.
A copy of the 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments (working binder) has been
provided to the City of Auburn City Clerk, Dani Daskam. If you would like to view the working
binder please contact Ms. Daskam at 253-931-3037 or by email at ddaskam@auburnwa.gov.
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