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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
December 3, 2024 - 6:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
The City of Auburn Planning Commission Meeting was held in person and virtually.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Phillip Stephens called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Vice Chair Phillip Stephens, Julie Berry, Kent Sprague,
William Stewart, Aaron VanderPol, and Lynn Walters. Commissioner Aaron VanderPol
arrived at 6:31 p.m. Chair Judi Roland was excused.
Staff members present: Planning Services Manager Alexandria Teague, Senior City
Staff Attorney Taryn Jones, Director of Community Development Jason Krum, Planner
Alyssa Tatro, Utilities Engineering Manager Ryan Vondrak, Water Utility Engineer
Senait Gebreeyesus, Acting Deputy City Clerk Gerri Blackwell, and Deputy City Clerk
Hannah Scholl.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Phillip Stephens led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no agenda modifications.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
No public comments were received.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 8, 2024 Draft Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Sprague moved and Commissioner Berry seconded to approve
the October 8, 2024, Meeting Minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. October 23, 2024 Draft Minutes from the Special Planning Commission
Meeting
Commissioner Sprague moved and Commissioner Berry seconded to approve
the October 23, 2024, Meeting Minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
INTRODUCTION
A. 2024 Comprehensive Plan - Planning Commission (Teague)
Brief overview of tonight's agenda items.
A. Water Plan (Vondrak)
Planning Commission deliberation and action on the proposed changes to the
Capital Facilities Element
Vice Chair Stephens opened the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m.
Engineer Gebreeyesus provided the Commission with a presentation on the
Water Plan including a recap of the Plan, Water System Service Area details,
King County Appeals process, and planning data. She also discussed the
System Analysis and Asset Management including the Department of Health
Regulatory Compliance updates, and Tacoma Water Intertie Capacities. She
discussed the Source Water Rights including the Department of Ecology Water
Rights, and the Water Use Efficiency Program. She provided an overview of
the Capital Improvements Plan, Financial update, Water System Policies, and
next steps. Manager Vondrak discussed the necessary upgrades causing the
rate increase, and advised Auburn water rates are comparable to other
jurisdictions.
The Commission discussed Braunwood Well Water Rights, and Water Rates,
and future rate fluctuations.
In -Person Comments:
Bruce Parker - Auburn, WA
Bruce discussed new Water Wells and possible locations.
Vice Chair Stephens closed the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m.
Commissioner Sprague moved and Commissioner Berry seconded, to provide
the recommended Water Plan move forward to the City Council for approval.
5-1. Commissioner Stewart voted no.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Capital Facilities Element (Tatro)
Planning Commission deliberation and action on the proposed changes to the
Capital Facilities Element
Planner Tatro provided the Commission with a recap on the core changes of
the Capital Facilities Element.
Commissioner Stewart moved and Commissioner Sprague seconded to
provide the recommended Capital Facilities Element updates to City Council
for approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Utilities Element (Tatra)
Planning Commission deliberation and action on the proposed changes to the
Utilities Element
Planner Tatro provided the Commission with a recap on the core changes of
the Utilities Element,
The Commission discussed natural gas requirements.
Commissioner Walters moved and Commissioner Sprague seconded to
provide the recommended Utilities Element updates to City Council for
approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Land Use and Housing Element (Tatro)
Planning Commission deliberation and action on the proposed changes to the
Housing and Land Use Element
Planner Tatra provided the Commission with a presentation on the Land Use
Housing Element updates including public comments received and staff
responses, updates, and next steps.
The Commission discussed public comments, updates made, and Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Commissioner Sprague moved and Commissioner VanderPol seconded to
provide the recommended Land Use and Housing Elements updates to City
Council for approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
D. 2024 Period Comprehensive Plan Update Package 2 (Teague)
Planning Commission deliberation and action on the elements contained in
package 2: Transportation Plan, Sewer Plan, Stormwater Plan, Water System
Plan, PROS Plan, Parks Element, Capital Facilities Element, Utilities Element,
Transportation Element
Manager Teague provided the Commission with an update on the 2024
Periodic Comprehensive Plan Package No. 2, including a recap of the entire
update process. She thanked the Commissioners for their help and
contributions.
The Commission discussed community outreach, and thanked staff for all of
their hard work.
Commissioner Stewart moved and Commissioner Walters seconded to provide
the recommended 2024 Period Comprehensive Plan Package No. 2 to City
Council for approval.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
Manager Teague provided the Commission with a Community Development Report
including an update on the Auburn Downtown Plan, Auburn City Code clean-up
process, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Regulations review, Battery Energy
Storage Systems, and an upcoming review of the Commission's Rules of Procedure.
She also thanked Vice Chair Stephens for his contributions to the Planning
Commission.
The Commission discussed Battery Energy Storage Systems, the Rules of Procedure,
and the next meeting date. Staff and Commissioners thanked Vice Chair Stephens for
all his hard work during his time on the Planning Commission Board.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
APPROVED this 19th day of February, 2025.
fillip Stephens, Vice Chair
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Gerri Blackwell, Acting Deputy City Clerk