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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. Public Participation Information
Planning Commission Meeting
September 17, 2024 - 6:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
The City of Auburn Planning Commission Meeting was held in person and
virtually.
11. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Judi Roland called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street.
A. ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Commissioners present: Chair Judi Roland, Vice Chair Phillip Stephens,
Julie Berry, Kent Sprague, Aaron VanderPol, and Lynn Walters.
Commissioner William Stewart was excused.
Staff members present: Planning Services Manager Alexandria Teague,
Parks Planning and Development Manger Thaniel Gouk, Sewer Utility
Engineer Bob Elwell, Utilities Engineering Manager Ryan Vondrak, City
Clerk Shawn Campbell, and Acting Deputy City Clerk Gerri Blackwell. City
Attorney Jason Whalen attended the meeting virtually via Zoom.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Roland led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 16, 2024 Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting
Commissioner Sprague moved and Commissioner VanderPol seconded
to approve the July 16, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
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V. INTRODUCTION
A. Presentation Overview (Teague)
Brief overview of upcoming Element Presentations and Public Hearing schedule.
Manager Teague provided the Commission a brief overview of the agenda
items, including the Sewer Systems Plan, and the Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Plan (PROS) meeting presentations. She discussed Senate
Bill (SB) 5290 Code Update, upcoming Public Hearing date for Title 14
(October 8, 2024), and follow up discussion date (October 8, 2024) of the
Middle Housing Code Update. She informed the commission that on
October 23, 2024, there will be a Middle Housing Code Public Hearing and
action on Package 2, a Public Hearing on the Annual Amendment School
Capital Facilities Plan, and a Public Hearing on the Middle Housing Code.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Sewer Systems Plan (Elwell)
Planning Commission deliberation and action on the proposed changes to the Sewer
System Plan, which is incorporated by reference in the Utilities Element.
Engineer Elwell presented the Sewer Systems Plan development
progress and milestones. He discussed the comments provided by the
Department of Ecology (DOE), King County, and reviewed the approval
process involving the Planning Commission, City Council, and Washington
State.
The Commissioners discussed unsewered/septic areas, and Agency
comments.
Vice Chair Stephens moved and Commissioner VanderPol seconded to
accept the changes into the Utilities Element.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Parks and Recreation PROS Plan (Gouk)
Staff presentation to the PROS Plan.
Manager Gouk presented the 2024 PROS Plan. He stated the PROS
Plan has been presented to the Park Board and their recommendation is to
bring it forward to the Planning Commission. He discussed public
outreach, possible State and Federal grants and their requirements, PROS
Plan core changes, pickleball popularity, inclusive playgrounds, Levels of
Service (LOS) based on population growth, Goals & Policies, the Capital
Improvement Program, and Park Impact Fees to Auburn and nearby cities.
Manager Teague advised the Public Hearing on the PROS Plan will be on
October 8, 2024.
Commissioners discussed public comments about Parks and their needs,
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growth rate percentages, inclusivity and demographics, park benches,
Cedar Lanes Park improvements, smaller park options, and construction
funding.
VII. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Manager Teague provided an update on the Auburn Avenue Theater
demolition.
The Commissioners discussed the marquee sign, saving bricks from the
Theater, the projected timeline for roadwork at R street near Kersey,
potential new middle school locations, Sound Transit parking lot
construction near City Hall, and the agenda for the October 8, 2024 and
October 23, 2024 Planning Commission meetings.
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission,
the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED this 23rd day of October, 2024.
DI ROLAND, CHAIR Gerri Blackwell, Acting Deputy City Clerk
The City ofAubum Planning Commission is a seven member advisory body that provides
recommendations to the Aubum City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land
use plans and related codes such as zoning. Planning Commissioners are appointed by the
Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission, other than approvals or amendments to the
Planning Commission Rules of Procedure, are not final decisions, they are in the form of
recommendations to the city council which must ultimately make the final decision.
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