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Agenda Subject: Resolution No. 4271 adopting revisions to Auburn Date: December 3, 2007
Design Standards Revisions Chapter 10 to establish Downtown Auburn
Sidewalk Design Guidelines
Department: Public Works & Attachments: Resolution No. 4271; Budget Impact:
Planning, Building and Chapter 10.00 and Downtown Auburn $ None
Communit Sidewalk Desi n Guidelines
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 4271.
Background Summary:
The Public Works and Planning and Community Development Committees have worked over the past
half year developing guidelines for the development of new sidewalks within Auburn's downtown. These
guidelines will be applied to all new development within the downtown area, except for when properties
front on Division St. between 3~ St. SW/SE and 1ST St. NW/NE (the "promenade"), where a different, but
complementary, standard will be utilized. The guidelines specify the use of a 2' x 2' scored concrete
sidewalk, 10 ft. in width, with a row of brick pavers at back of curb. Corners are to feature extensive use of
brick pavers. Street trees are to be planted with root barriers and decorative grates. Street lights are also
featured. The guidelines also address crosswalk materials and markings.
The attached revisions incorporate the "Downtown Auburn Sidewalk Design Guidelines" into Chapter 10
of the Auburn Design Standards and clarify which standards control in the event of a conflict between the
City's current sidewalk standards and the Guidelines.
Under current city code, the Public Works Committee has the authority to approve modifications to the
Design Standards. However, given the coordination with the full council regarding these standards, the
Committee is requesting the full City Council take action to formally adopt the guidelines.
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Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
^ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ^ Building ^ M&O
^ Airport ^ Finance ^ Cemetery ®Mayor
^ Hearing Examiner ^ Municipal Serv. ^ Finance ^ Parks
^ Human Services ®Planning & CD ^ Fire ®Planning
^ Park Board ®Public Works ®Legal ^ Police
^ Planning Comm. ^ Other ®Public Works ^ Human Resources
Action:
Committee Approval: ®Yes ^No
Council Approval: ^Yes ^No Call for Public Hearing _!_/_
Referred to Until _!_/_
Tabled Until _/_!_
Councilmember: Wa ner/Norman Staff: Dowd /Baker
Meeting Date: December 3, 2007 Item Number: VI11.6.7
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RESOLUTION NO. 4271
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER 10.00 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN DESIGN
STANDARDS, ESTABLISHING AUBURN
DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK DESIGN GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the Auburn Design Standards, authorized by Auburn City
Code 12.04 and initially adopted by the Public Works Committee of the City
Council in August 2004, are intended to provide for standardization of design
elements for consistency and to assure public safety; and
WHEREAS, according to the process under which they were established,
the Auburn Design Standards may be amended periodically to respond to new
development conditions or to address emerging issues; and
WHEREAS, Auburn's downtown is on the threshold of experiencing
significant redevelopment projects which result in the need for existing sidewalks
to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, it would be desirable to have uniformity in the design of
sidewalks within the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Community Development and Public
Works Committees of the City Council have worked over the past half year to
develop new standards for the construction of sidewalks and other street features
for the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, due to the significant interest the City Council has in these
standards, the Public Works Committee is requesting their consideration and
adoption by the full Council.
Resolution 4271
November 27, 2007
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Auburn Downtown Sidewalk Design Guidelines attached
hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" and incorporated in this Resolution by this
reference, are hereby approved and adopted for inclusion in the City of Auburn
Design Standards.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this day of , 2007.
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
AP,P'ROVE~4S TO FO
~Baniel B.V~id,
City Attorney
Resolution 4271
November 27, 2007
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Auburn Design Standards
Chapter 10 -Streets
10.00 Preface
The design of Streets within the City of Auburn shall generally conform to American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the State of
Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) standards unless modified herein.
The majority of AASHTO standards referenced in this manual can be found in the AASHTO
Manual "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways & Streets: 2001 Edition."
Compliance with these standards does not alleviate the design engineer from using sound
professional engineering practices. The design criteria contained herein are the minimum
acceptable under standard conditions. Some roadway designs require technical criteria that
are above the scope of this manual and therefore not covered. In these cases the above-
referenced manuals should be used for a basis of design. Additionally, certain conditions may
require more stringent requirements that will be addressed during the plan review process.
The design criteria used to estimate future street usage are established in the City's
Transportation Plan. Anyone proposing to extend or modify the City's street system should
contact the Public Works Department for information. Developers needing to construct street
improvements shall enter into a Facility Extension Agreement (FAC). The Public Works
Department can provide information on this agreement as well as applicable permit fee
estimates.
It is provided, however, that notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, all streets located
within the Downtown Urban Center Zone boundaries as depicted on the Comprehensive
Zoning Map, other than that area west of the BNSF Railroad right-of-way, shall be subject to
the "Downtown Auburn Sidewalk Design Guidelines" (Guidelines). Should any conflict exist
between the Guidelines and the design criteria, Chapter 10, of this document, the Guidelines
shall control in those portions of the Downtown Urban Center Zone described above.
Exhibit "A"
Resolution 4271
11 /28/2007
Downtown Auburn
Sidewalk Design Guidelines
AREA OF APPLICATION
-ntenf: to provide a consistent sidewalk design within the downtown area while
emphasizing distinctive areas
1. Division St. from 3rd St. SE/SW through Main St. shall have a distinctive design as a
"promenade," which design is being developed separately from these sidewalk guidelines. Unless
specifically noted herein, these guidelines will not apply to this area. However, they are intended
to be compatible with that design.
2. The streetscape on Main Street from the BNSF rail crossing to Auburn Way shall follow these
guidelines with the exception that,the existing Main Street pedestrian lights and the concept of
planting pots will continue to be utilized.
3. Unless as specifically noted herein, the sidewalk guidelines shall be accommodated within a
sixty (60) foot right-of--way.
4. As used herein, the term "downtown" is intended to coincide with the Downtown Urban Center
zone boundaries as depicted on the Comprehensive Zoning Map, also shown below, except for
that area west of the BNRR rail crossing.
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Resolution 4271
November 28, 2007
SIDEWALK WIDTFI
Intent: to provide a generous walking space with room for street trees and
amenities, while maintaining a clear fravel zone for pedestrian safety and comforf.
1. All sidewalks shall be no less than ten feet (10 ft.) in width, measured from the face of curb to
the face of the building.
2. All sidewalks shall maintain a minimum walking zone of five feet (5 ft.) in width, free of all
obstructions including utilities, signage, street trees, furniture or other elements, permanent or
temporary.
SIDEWALK PAVING
Intent: to provide a consistent and durable sidewalk that adds interest to the
downtown core
1. All sidewalks shall be concrete with a 2 ft. x 2 ft.
scoring pattern with a light broom finish with minimal
scoring depth to allow for easy cleaning.
2. A single row of brick pavers shall be placed at the
back of curb, perpendicular to the curb and adjacent to
the concrete sidewalk.
3. A single row of brick pavers shall be used at transition
points such as driveways and connections between new
and old sidewalk.
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4. Sidewalks and driveways shall be constructed in structural conformance with City sidewalk and
driveway standards (type of concrete, thickness, cross slope, expansion joints, etc.).
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Resolution 4271
November 28, 2007
2'x 2' Scored Concrete with Light Brush Finish
STREET CORNERS
Intent: to provide a consistent and
durable sidewalk
that adds interest to the downtown
core
1. All sidewalks at street corners shall be
constructed of brick
pavers in a rectangular pattern. The
specific type of brick
pavers shall be approved by the City,
including shape, size,
and color.
2. Patterns shall extend from the back of
curb to the building face and
a minimum of 10 feet in either direction
from the corner of the property
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3. Corner bulbs shall be integrated into corners where on-street parking is
allowed, dependant upon the adjacent street geometry, presence of bus
routes or other large vehicle use, as determined by
the City Engineer.
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STREET TREES
Intent: to ensure consisfency, compatibility and survivability of street trees
1. All street trees shall be planted in 5 ft. x 5 ft.
openings with root barriers and an
approved tree grate, flush with the sidewalk.
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Intent: fo ensure consistency and clarity for
wayfinding and safety
1. All crosswalks shall 10 foot wide concrete with a 2 ft. x 2 ft.
scored section between rows of perpendicular stamped brick
patterns on either side reflective of the adjacent sidewalk
design.
2. All intersections will require a thermoplastic crosswalk line
for additional visibility on either side of the concrete cross
walk.
PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING
Intent: to ensure consistency in light fixtures and
light levels for maintenance and safety
1. Main Street, from Auburn Way west to the BNRR crossing,
shall retain its existing lighting standards in order to emphasize
its unique role in downtown.
2. All other streets shall use the preferred
downtown standard of pedestrian lighting and
street lighting with pedestrian luminaries no
higher than 16 ft.
3. All lighting standards shall include electrical
service to support holiday lighting, with additional
electrical service being provided at the plaza
and other locations where special events may
occur.
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