HomeMy WebLinkAbout5811RESOLUTION NO. 5811
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AUBURN AND SEGALE PROPERTIES LLC AND OTAK INC
FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE STUCK
RIVER ROAD AND MOUNT RAINIER VISTA SPECIAL
PLANNING AREAS
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has determined pursuant to its Comprehensive
Plan that a Sub -Area Plan should be prepared for the areas referred to as the Stuck
River Road and Mount Rainier Vista Proposed Special Planning Areas which are
generally bounded by Stuck River Drive on the north, Kersey Way SE on the west, 53rd
Street SE on the south, and a portion of the White River on the east; and
WHEREAS, a Sub -Area Plan is intended to identify zoning, infrastructure, and
standards for development for the area, including a rezone of the Sub Area Property,
where current zoning does not support the property's potential as articulated in the
adopted Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Segale Properties LLC, a Washington limited liability company, is a
proponent for the creation of a sub -area plan and SEPA documents that will guide
development of the Stuck River Road and Mount Rainier Vista Sub Areas; and
WHEREAS, the proponent proposes to develop a plan for development of the sub-
area property sufficient to allow environmental review of the development as a "planned
action" as defined in the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) at WAC 197-11-164; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has determined pursuant to Auburn City Code
Chapter 16.06 that a Draft -Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement and a Final
Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement) (hereinafter "EIS") are necessary prior
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to action by the CITY on the Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Sub -Area Plan or
on the planned action to be submitted by the proponent; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn and proponent desire that the Sub -Area Plan and
EIS be prepared by an impartial party to ensure that the Sub -Area Plan considers the
impacts and concerns of the surrounding property owners and the citizens of Auburn
and that the EIS provides an objective assessment of existing conditions, impacts,
mitigating measures and alternatives and that it provides a credible decision -making
document for review by the public, other agencies, and the decision maker(s); and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn desires to retain the services of a consultant
skilled in sub -area plan and EIS preparation to prepare the same; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has selected Otak Inc. to provide consulting
services to prepare the Sub -Area Plan and Planned Action EIS (attached as
"Attachment A"); and
WHEREAS, proponent has approved the consulting selection made by the City
of Auburn; and
WHEREAS, Otak is qualified, willing and able to perform necessary studies and
prepare the Sub- Area Plan and Planned Action EIS; and
WHEREAS, the services to be performed by Otak are temporary in duration.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to execute an Agreement between the City,
Segale Properties LLC, and Otak Inc., which agreement will be in substantial conformity
with the agreement attached hereto.
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Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed this 18t" day of February, 2025.
ATTEST:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF AUBURN
Jakon Whalen, City Attorney
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