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Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6138, CPA07-0002: 2007
Date: December 11, 2007
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
Department: Planning, Building
Attachments: Ordinance No. 6138
Budget Impact: N/A
and Community
and separate working binder.
❑ Mayor
Administrative Recommendation: City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6138, 2007
Comprehensive Plan Amendments — five Plan Map Amendments and six Policy/Text Amendments and
denial of CPM#3.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn adopted amendments to its Comprehensive Plan in 1995 in response to the
Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements, as amended. The Auburn
Comprehensive Plan has been amended annually each year since then.
Comprehensive plan amendments can be initiated by private citizens (privately -initiated) and by the city of
Auburn (city -initiated). This year the City received two privately -initiated plan map amendment
applications. One is for land located adjacent to the Lakeland Hills South PUD (Application CPM #2), and
a second is for land located south of Kersey Way adjacent to the Kersey III PUD (Application CPM #3).
There are three city -initiated map amendments. One is for several parcels located in the A Street SE
Corridor (Application CPM #1). A second is for property located near B Street NW and South 277th Street
(Application CPM #4). The third amendment is for several parcels in the Lea Hill Annexation Area
(Application CPM#5).
This staff report and recommendation addresses all Plan Map and Policy/Text amendments.
Comprehensive plan amendment applications are initially reviewed during a public hearing process before
the City of Auburn Planning Commission, who then provides a recommendation to the City Council for
final action. The Planning Commission reviewed all applications except CPM #4, CPM#5, and the City of
Auburn Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) at its September 5th meeting. CPM #4, CPM#5, and the City of
Auburn CFP were heard by the Planning Commission at its October 2nd meeting. The Planning
Commission has forwarded its recommendation to the Council on all Plan Map and Policy/Text
amendment applications.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
❑ Building
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❑ Airport
❑ Finance
❑ Cemetery
❑ Mayor
❑ Hearing Examiner
❑ Municipal Services
❑ Finance
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❑ Human Services
E Planning & CD
❑ Fire
E Planning
❑ Park Board
E Public Works
❑ Legal
❑ Police
E Planning Comm.
❑ Other
E Public Works
❑ Human Resources
Action:
Committee Approval
Council Approval:
Referred to
Tabled
❑Yes ❑No
❑Yes ❑No
Call for Public Hearing
Until / /
Until / /
Councilmember: Norman Staff: Baker
Meeting Date: December 17, 2007 Item Number: VIII.A.2
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Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6138 2007 Comprehensive Plan Date: December 11, 2007
Amendments
City Council consideration and action on the amendment applications is required to occur prior to the end
of the calendar year.
The 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendments were reviewed and recommended approval by the Planning
and Community Development Committee at their December 10, 2007 meeting.
A. Findings
1. RCW 36.70A.130, the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) provides for
amendments to locally adopted GMA comprehensive plans. Except in limited circumstances
provided for in State law, comprehensive plan amendments shall be considered by the city
or county legislative body no more frequently than once per year.
2. The City of Auburn established a June 15, 2007 deadline for the submittal of privately -
initiated comprehensive plan applications (map or text). Notice to the public of the filing
deadline was provided on the City's website, the Seattle Times, the Auburn Reporter, and
sent to a compiled notification list. The City received two privately initiated comprehensive
plan map amendments by the deadline. The City of Auburn also received annual updates to
several school district capital facilities plans. These capital facilities plans are referenced in
Chapter 5 of the Auburn Comprehensive Plan. These are processed as Policy/Text (P/T)
amendments.
3. A SEPA threshold Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) was issued for the Policy/Text
amendments and CPM#2 on August 16, 2007. No comments were received. An addendum
was issued on August 16, 2007 for CPM#1 and an addendum was issued on September 17,
2007 for plan map amendment application CPM #4. No comments were received.
4. A SEPA threshold Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) was issued for CPM#5 on
September 13, 2007. No comments were received.
5. Pursuant to Auburn City Code (ACC), Section 16.06.120(D), the City did not issue a SEPA
determination on CPM#3 since the it was determined that the proposed action could not
comply with adopted plans, policies, rules or regulations. The City has the authority other
than SEPA to deny the proposal, the project can be denied outright without making a
threshold determination, and shall be cited in writing. The City issued a letter to the
applicant for Auburn Forest Estates on August 24, 2007.
6. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the proposed comprehensive plan amendments outlined in
this agenda bill were sent to the Washington State Office of Community, Trade, and
Economic Development (CTED) and other state agencies as required for the 60 -day state
review. No comments were received from CTED or other state agencies by the conclusion
of the 60 -day review.
7. The Auburn City Council adopted Vision 2016 by Resolution No. 4049 on June 19, 2006.
This Vision outlines numerous goals of the City Council to be accomplished over the next
ten years. Annexation of Lea Hill and West Hill were goals outlined in Vision 2016. The
proposed commercial at the SE 304th Street and 124th Avenue SE intersection within the
Lea Hill Annexation Area was contemplated in Vision 2016.
8. The City held two open houses to present the proposed land use changes for Lea Hill and
the propose zoning designations for Lea Hill and West Hill. Lea Hill was held on September
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26, 2007 and West Hill on September 27, 2007. Notices were sent to all property owners
within the annexation.
9. The public hearing notice was published on August 23, 2007 in the Seattle Times, which
was at least 10 -days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing held on September 5,
2007. The public hearing notice for the October 2, 2007 Planning Commission hearing was
published on September 19, 2007.
10. On September 5, 2007 the Auburn Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
plan map applications CPM #1, CPM #2 and CPM #3, and the proposed Policy/Text
amendments. A recommendation on each was forwarded to the City Council.
11. On October 2, 2007 the Auburn Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on plan
map amendment application CPM #4, CPM#5, and the proposed changes to the City of
Auburn Capital Facilities Plan. A recommendation on each was forwarded to the City
Council.
12. On November 13, 2007, November 26, 2007, and December 10, 2007 the Planning and
Community Development Committee reviewed the recommendations of the Planning
Commission.
13. On December 10, 2007 the Planning and Community Development Committee
recommended approval of Ordinance No. 6138 to the City Council.
14. On November 26, 2007 the Public Works Committee reviewed the recommendations of the
Planning Commission.
15. The following report identifies Comprehensive Plan Map (CPM) and Policy/Text (P/T)
amendments that were heard by the Planning Commission at the September 5, 2007 and
October 2, 2007 public hearings, along with their recommendation.
CPM #1
Proposed comprehensive plan amendment for the A Street SE Corridor to change the land use
designation for 78 parcels from Heavy Commercial to Light Commercial for properties generally
located from 8th Street SE to 17th Street SE between A Street SE and B Street SE.
Discussion
During the 2006 Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle, the A Street SE Corridor was
considered by the Planning Commission and the recommendation at that time was for a Light
Commercial designation. The City Council ultimately approved a Heavy Commercial
designation for this corridor. When the rezone of the A Street SE Corridor was brought before
the Planning Commission in May 2007, the recommendation was to change the parcels fronting
A Street SE to C-3, Heavy Commercial, and the remaining parcels to B Street SE to C-1, Light
Commercial. City Council concurred with the Planning Commission recommendation and
approved the rezone on August 20, 2007.
In order to keep the comprehensive plan consistent with development regulations, which
includes zoning, as required by state law, the proposal is to change the parcels from 8th Street
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SE to 17th Street SE between the north/south alley and B Street SE to a Light Commercial land
use designation.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Approval
CPM #2
Proposed amendment to the current Comprehensive Plan Map designation, from "Single Family
Residential to Light Commercial, for land generally located south of Lake Tapps Parkway and
east of Lakeland Hills Way within the Auburn city limits. Parcel Numbers: 0520053023,
0520053024, 0520053022, and 0520053018.
Discussion
The application reflects an expansion of the Lakeland Hills PUD by adding approximately 3.79
acres of light commercial land into the development. The four parcels are currently utilized by
single family residences. Lakeland Hills Way SE is elevated some distance above these
residences.
The light commercial land use designation is consistent with the land uses on the adjacent
parcels to the west and north.
A major amendment to the Final Development Plan of the Lakeland PUD to include these
parcels in the Lakeland Hills South PUD will also be required. This amendment will be reviewed
by the Auburn Hearing Examiner.
The original Lakeland Hills South PUD spanned 685 acres and allowed for 3,408 dwelling units.
An expansion of the PUD boundaries occurred in 2004, but the overall dwelling unit count was
not increased. No new units above the existing dwelling unit cap are proposed within this new
planning area and no units are proposed to be relocated from another existing planning area.
The Lakeland Town Center provides a significant level of commercial services to residents of
the PUD. However as the PUD nears its build -out, and the development of additional residential
subdivisions outside the PUD are realized, there is an increased need for commercial services
than can be accommodated within the existing PUD commercial components. This proposed
amendment provides an opportunity to expand the PUD's commercial base to meet the
anticipated additional neighborhood need while relying on the existing design requirements and
comprehensive infrastructure currently in place for the PUD.
The request is in conformance with several goals and policies of the Auburn Comprehensive
Plan.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Approval, with the submission of a complete traffic study, and with the understanding that the
developer will work with the Public Works Department when future development plans are
submitted to address the future grade of the site to accommodate a public road to satisfy the
requirements of the City's Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Additionally, there may be a
requirement for a future right of way dedication on the property to accomplish that requirement
as identified in Figure 2-1 of the City's adopted Comprehensive Transportation Plan, and also
provide a shared access connection with the development to the north.
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CPM #3
Proposed amendment to the current Comprehensive Plan Map designation, from "Rural
Residential' to "Single Family Residential," for land generally located southeast of Kersey Way
SE and north of 57th Street SE within the Auburn city limits. Parcel Numbers 322105-9016;
322105-9056; 322105-9057; 322105-9058.
Discussion
The application consists of four parcels totaling 22.22 acres of land. Three of the four parcels
contain single family residences. The current land use designation is Rural Residential. The
rural residential zoning district is intended primarily to provide for single family residential land
uses with characteristics of a rural environment. Public improvements serving a rural residential
district are less than is normally required for other residential zones within the city. The
minimum lot area per parcel is four (4) acres.
The applicant proposes future development of up to 65 single family residences on these
parcels. This would yield a density of approximately 2.93 dwelling units per gross acre.
There are no City services or infrastructure (water, sewer, stormwater) readily available to serve
anticipated future development of these parcels.
Although a SEPA Checklist was submitted by the applicant in support of this proposal, a
threshold determination was not rendered by the Auburn SEPA Official and the checklist was
not circulated for review and comment. Pursuant to Section 16.06.120(D) of the Auburn City
Code (related to Environmental Review Procedures), if the lead agency determines, after the
initial review of a project, that a proposed action could not comply with adopted plans, policies,
rules or regulations, and where the City has authority other than SEPA to deny the proposal, the
project can be denied outright without making a threshold determination, and shall be cited in
writing. Proposed actions which are subsequently modified, amended or deemed to be
consistent with adopted plans, policies, rules or regulations shall not receive final approval until
the proposed action is in full compliance with SEPA, the SEPA Rules and Chapter 16 of the
Auburn City Code.
WAC 365-195-500 requires internal consistency. It states, "Each comprehensive plan shall be
an internally consistent document and all elements shall be consistent with the future land use
map." This means that each part of the plan should be integrated with all other parts and that all
should be capable of implementation together. Internal consistency involves at least two
aspects:
(1) Ability of physical aspects of the plan to coexist on the available land.
(2) Ability of the plan to provide that adequate public facilities are available when the
impacts of development occur (concurrency).
Each plan should provide mechanisms for ongoing review of its implementation and adjustment
of its terms whenever internal conflicts become apparent.
Since the City does not have the ability to provide adequate public facilities at this time, staff
believes that concurrency will not be achieved by approving this proposal.
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The City of Auburn's Water Comprehensive Plan does not show water service to this area.
Additionally, the growth assumptions contained in the City's Comprehensive Plan and the City's
Water Comprehensive Plan do not assume increased density for this area.
Allowing a (future) rezone in this area that is currently not being served by the municipal water
system will cause the applicants to lose the ability to be exempt from ACC 13/16/030(A)(2).
ACC 13.16.030(A)(1) states that to be exempt, the zoning is required to be RR (Rural
Residential). If the zoning is changed to permit an increase in density, any structure erected in
the future would be required to install water mains and hydrants in accordance with ACC 13.16.
Concerns expressed by the Public Works Department is that the principal utility services: water,
sewer and stormwater, cannot be provided to the parcel, thereby creating concurrency issues.
Additionally, even if the infrastructure were in place to support proposed residential
development at an urban level of density, the City needs to review whether there are sufficient
water rights to serve the area.
The Capital Facilities Element (CFE) and the various components that went into preparing the
CFE (water plan, sewer plan, stormwater plan) would first have to be revised. Stormwater
issues are currently being reviewed; however a final stormwater plan will not be in place prior to
years' end.
The Auburn Comprehensive Plan did not look at this area for development for any other land
use than "rural residential," and consequently was prepared accordingly. Therefore,
infrastructure and conveyance systems were not envisioned to support any increase in density.
Although a sewer line is currently being constructed in the Kersey Street right-of-way to the
north of these parcels, the flow calculations were based on a far lower density envisioned for
this (and adjacent) properties. Therefore, it will be inadequate to accommodate the type of
density proposed in this application.
The Kersey III development adjacent to the west will provide some infrastructure service to the
Auburn Forest Estates property, but it will be insufficiently sized to accommodate/serve the
level of development proposed by this application.
Water, storm and sewer plans are currently being updated, and it is estimated they could be
ready in approximately 18 months. However, this is simply an estimate, and completion of
these plans is dependent on a number of factors.
Staff believes this application is premature, and proposed a delay in processing this application
until at least revisions to the water comp plan are done. Since the applicant was unwilling to
withdraw this application until such time the infrastructure and conveyance systems are in place
to serve future development of this site, staff recommended denial.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Denial
CPM #4
Proposed amendment to the current Comprehensive Plan Map designation, from "Public and
Quasi -Public" to "Light Industrial," for publicly -owned land generally located east of B Street NW
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and south of 277th Street within the Auburn city limits. Portions of Parcel Numbers:
4297200120 and 4297200115.
Discussion
During the 2006 Comprehensive Plan Amendment cycle, the City Council approved a land use
change from Light Industrial to Public/Quasi-Public for 2.66± acres of land. The properties are
City -owned and were purchased for right-of-way and storm drainage for the South 277th Street
Project. During the time that amendment was being reviewed, the City received an offer to
purchase the property. Concerns were expressed on whether the City could sell the property
when the property was purchased with federal funds for a road project. Those issues have
been resolved and the City is moving forward with a proposal to change portions of two parcels
back to Light Industrial.
The light industrial land use designation is consistent with the land uses on the adjacent parcels
to the west and north.
The request is in conformance with several goals and policies of the Auburn Comprehensive
Plan.
Plannina Commission Recommendation
Approval
CPM#5
Originally presented to the Planning Commission are the following proposed comprehensive
plan map amendment for the Lea Hill annexation area:
• Change areas designated "Moderate Density Residential" and "High Density Residential" to
"Single Family Residential" except the two manufactured home parks will remain "Moderate
Density Residential".
• At the intersection of 124th Avenue SE and SE 304th Street, amend the Comprehensive Plan
Land Use map for eight parcels at the northeast corner and southeast corner of the
intersection from "Single Family Residential" to "Light Commercial".
• Change an island parcel surrounded by 132nd Avenue SE, SE 304th Street, and 132nd Way
SE from "Single Family Residential" to "Light Commercial".
• Change two parcels on the northwest corner of SE 312th Street and 124th Avenue SE from
"High Density Residential" to "Light Commercial."
• Change a subdivision designated "Public/Quasi-Public" along 112th Avenue SE to "Single
Family Residential".
• Change Auburn Moutainview High School designation from "Single Family Residential" to
"Public/Quasi-Public".
Since the first public hearing on the proposed Lea Hill Zoning and in light of staff's revised
recommendation on the proposed zoning (to be presented at a second public hearing
November 20, 2007), staff is providing a revised recommendation on the proposed land use for
Lea Hill as follows:
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• The existing multi -family developments (13 parcels) proposed to remain High Density
Residential. The remaining parcels currently designated "Moderate Density Residential"
and "High Density Residential" change to "Single Family Residential".
• The proposed commercial at SE 304th Street and 124th Avenue SE will only be for the four
(4) parcels at the SE corner of the intersection.
• Designate the Hazelwood Community Center as Public/Quasi-Public.
• Designate the existing fire station as Public/Quasi-Public.
• Add two parcels adjacent the proposed island commercial parcel to Light Commercial as
well.
Discussion
During the time leading up to the annexation vote in August, the City hosted four (4) community
meetings within the annexation areas to provide information and answer questions on the
annexation. Throughout this process, a recurring theme was to limit the multi -family
development on the hillsides and maintain the single family residential character of the area.
Also, the City reconvened the West Hill and the Lea Hill citizen advisory committee's (CAC) to
present the proposed land use changes and gather feedback on the proposal.
The City proposes to change the land use for certain properties designated "High Density
Residential" and "Moderate Density Residential" to "Single Family Residential". The City is
primarily concerned about roads/traffic, storm drainage impacts and preservation of the single
family character of the annexation areas. There will be two areas that will remain "Moderate
Density Residential" and those are the two manufactured home parks located on 124th Avenue
SE and 116th Avenue SE. As a result of the first public hearing on the proposed zoning for Lea
Hill and in light of staff's revised recommendation on the zoning for the second public hearing,
staff is proposing that the existing multi -family developments remain designated as "High
Density Residential".
The other change in the land use map is the proposed "Light Commercial" designation at the SE
304th Street and 124th Avenue SE intersection. The City has previously heard comments from
the Lea Hill area that basic commercial services such as a grocery store, dry cleaners, or
neighborhood coffee shop were not readily available. The City's Council's adopted 2016 Vision
Map sought to establish limited commercial zoning in the Lea Hill area to address this.
However, during the discussion with the Lea Hill CAC, there were differing opinions on whether
additional commercial areas are needed in the Lea Hill area. Staff did not change the proposed
"Light Commercial" designation as a result of the CAC comments in order to gather additional
input at the open house and the public hearing.
There are eight (8) parcels located on the northeast and southeast corners of the SE 304th and
124th intersection proposed for a "Light Commercial" designation. The total acreage is
approximately twenty-eight (28) acres. All the lots have existing single family residences except
for the small square corner parcel that houses a small community building. On the six (6) acre
parcel located at the NE corner, there is an approved preliminary plat through King County for
33 single family residential lots. If this parcel is not to be designated "Light Commercial" then
staff recommends a "Single Family Residential" land use designation. Since the first public
hearing on the proposed zoning for Lea Hill, staff revised the recommendation on commercial
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zoning for this intersection to only the south side. Given the recent testimony provided on
November 20th for the proposed commercial zoning, the revised recommendation is no
commercial zoning at the SE 304th/124th Avenue intersection.
The City is proposing commercial in two (2) other new locations. Those sites are at the
intersection of 132nd Avenue SE and SE 304th Street and at SE 312th Street and 124th Avenue
SE. The first location is an island property, two parcels to the east, and two parcels south. The
current land use designation is "Single Family Residential" and the proposal is amend the land
use plan to "Light Commercial". The island property and the two parcels to the south of SE
304th are approximately 7 acres and are vacant. The other two parcels east of 132nd Avenue
and north of SE 304th; one is vacant and the other has a single family home. These properties
is not entirely conducive to a residential subdivision since three streets surround the properties
but more suitable for commercial development.
The second location is two (2) parcels at SE 312th Street and 124th Avenue SE. The other three
(3) corners of the intersection are currently designated "Light Commercial" on Auburn's
Comprehensive Land Use Map. These two (2) parcels are currently designated "High Density
Residential" and are vacant. The properties to the north and west are developed with
townhomes and apartments. The two (2) parcels total approximately 1.75 acres and are not
ideal for residential development given the nature of the lots, being long and narrow, and a
corner lot at a busy intersection.
The remaining proposed land use changes are changing the Mountainview High School
property from"Single Family Residential" to "Public/Quasi-Public". Staff also proposes to
designate the Hazelwood Community Center and the existing fire station as "Public/Quasi-
Public". There is also property located at 112th Avenue SE and SE 296th Street that is
designated "Public/Quasi-Public" and the proposed change is to "Single Family Residential".
These proposed changes are to bring the land use into consistency with the actual use of the
property.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Varies from staff's recommendation — please see the summary matrix for the full Planning
Commission recommendation.
P/T #1
Incorporate Auburn School District 2008 through 2013 Capital Facilities Plan adopted April 23,
2007 into the City Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Auburn School District has provided the City with its annually updated Capital Facilities
Plan (CFP) covering the 2008-2013 period. The CFP was adopted by the Auburn School
District School Board on April 23, 2007 and has been subject to SEPA review and a
Determination of Non Significance (DNS). Information contained in the School District CFP
serves as the basis for the City's collection of school impact fees on behalf of the school district.
A review of the Auburn School District's updated Capital Facilities Plan indicates the net fee
obligation for single-family dwellings is $5,361.04 and for multi -family dwellings is $465.78. This
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fee has decreased since last year. The actual impact fee assessed is set by separate
ordinance by the Auburn City Council.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Approval
P/T #2
Incorporate Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan 2007-2008 to 2012-2013 into the City
Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Kent School District has provided the City with its annually updated capital facilities plan
(2007-2008 to 2012-2013). The CFP was adopted by the Kent School Board of Directors in
August. The CFP has been subject to SEPA review and a DNS. Information contained in the
School District CFP serves as the basis for the City's collection of school impact fees on behalf
of the school district.
A review of the Kent School District's updated Capital Facilities Plan indicates the net fee
obligation for single-family dwellings ($5,110.00) and for multi -family dwellings ($3,146.00). This
impact fee has increased since last year. The actual impact fee assessed is set by separate
ordinance by the Auburn City Council.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Approval
P/T #3
Incorporate the Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan 2008-2013 adopted April 30,
2007, as part of the Auburn Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Dieringer School District has provided the City with its annually updated capital facilities
plan (2008 - 2013). The CFP was adopted by the Dieringer School District Board of Directors
on April 30, 2007. The CFP has been subject to SEPA review and a DNS. Information
contained in the School District CFP serves as the basis for the City's collection of school
impact fees on behalf of the school district.
A review of the Dieringer School District's updated Capital Facilities Plan indicates the net fee
obligation of single-family dwellings ($9,024.00) and no fee for multi -family dwellings. The
actual impact fee assessed is set by separate ordinance by the Auburn City Council.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Approval
P/T #4
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Incorporate Federal Way School District Capital Facilities Plan 2008-2013 adopted June 12,
2007 by the Federal Way School Board into the City Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Federal Way School District has provided the City with its annually updated Capital
Facilities Plan (2008). The CFP was adopted by the Federal Way School District School Board
on June 12, 2007.
A review of the Federal Way School District's updated Capital Facilities Plan indicates the net
fee obligation for single-family dwellings is $3,883.00 and for multi -family dwellings is $1,647.00.
The actual impact fee assessed is set by separate ordinance by the Auburn City Council.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Approval
P/T #5
Incorporate the City of Auburn's Six -Year Capital Facilities Plan for years 2008-2013 as an
element of the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
Please see separate memo.
Planning Commission Recommendation
Approval
P/T #6
Miscellaneous Policy/Text amendments to various plan chapters including:
❑ Transportation Plan (Element)
❑ Chapter 5 — Capital Facilities
❑ Chapter 14 — Comprehensive Plan Map
❑ Chapter 15 — Implementation
❑ Auburn North Business Area Plan
Discussion
Transportation Plan/Element:
Update Figure 2-2, Daily Traffic Volumes
Purpose: To reflect 2007 count data.
Remove Figure 2-3, Speed Limits
Purpose: To make it easier to update the speed limit map, staff proposes to maintain a speed
limit map administratively that would be available for public viewing. With this system, the
speed limit map can be updated whenever a speed limit changes, rather than on an annual
basis.
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Update Figure 2-4, Truck Routes to add C Street NW (West Main to V Street NW) as a
truck route.
Purpose: C Street NW from West Main to 3`d Street NW was reconstructed to a truck standard
in 2006 and can now be added to the list of City Truck Routes.
Renumber Figures 2-4 through 2-7 and update references to those figures
Purpose: With the proposed removal of Figure 2-3, subsequent figures in Chapter 2 will need to
be renumbered and references to those figures will need to be updated.
New Policy to the Comprehensive Transportation Plan
• While the City is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Transportation Plan to
include technical information for the recently approved Lea Hill and West Hill annexation
areas, new development and infrastructure improvements will be examined on a case-by-
case basis in conformance with adopted City policies, development standards, construction
standards, and other applicable regulations.
Miscellaneous Policy/Text Amendments
The remaining miscellaneous policy/text amendments are to various comprehensive plan
chapters including the Capital Facilities Element (Chapter 5), Comprehensive Plan Map
(Chapter 14), Implementation (Chapter 15), and to the Auburn North Business Area Plan.
The general objective of these proposed policy/text amendments is to support proposed plan
map amendments, to implement future text changes to city code and development standards,
and clarify public participation.
More specifically the amendments include:
Chapter 5 — Capital Facilities
• New Objective, 13.4, on page 5-13 that states, "To enhance the City's communication
and data infrastructure through installation of City -owned conduit throughout the City."
• Include four new policies on pages 5-13 and 5-14 that support the proposed new
Objective 13.4.
• Renumber the policies to reflect the addition of four new policies.
• New Policy to Chapter 5 — Capital Facilities
CF -54 While the City is in the process of updating the Storm Drainage Comprehensive
Plan to include technical information for the recently approved Lea Hill and West
Hill annexation areas, new development and infrastructure improvements will be
examined on a case-by-case basis in conformance with adopted City policies,
development standards, construction standards, and other applicable
regulations.
Chapter 14 — Comprehensive Plan Map
• Amend the Lakeland Hills South Special Area to include language reflecting the
proposed map amendment initiated by the developer of Lakeland Hills South PUD.
Chapter 15 — Implementation
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Amendments
• Add language to the "Timing of Amendments" section of Chapter 15 on page 15-10
stating, "The City generally advertises for amendment proposals in April every calendar
year. Applications are generally accepted until mid-June; however, the display -ad sets a
specific deadline."
Auburn North Business Area Plan
• Remove Policy AN 1.2 on page 2.
• Revise Policy AN 1.3 on page 3 to include "promote the efficient use of land and..." and
remove "that are conducive to pedestrians."
• Revise Policy AN 1.8 on page 3 to remove "a 5.5 acre parcel, that lies east of the fire
station, which should designated light industrial, and"
• Remove Policy AN 1.10 on page 3.
• Remove Policy AN 2.2 on page 4.
• Revise Policy AN 2.3 (new Policy AN 2.2) on page 4 to remove, "When the City finds it is
not possible to meet this standard due to unavoidable requirements on internal space."
• Revise Policy AN 2.5 on page 5 to add, "the walkway can be extended."
• Remove Policy AN 2.6 on page 5.
• Revise Policy AN 2.7 on page 5 to add, "at least five feet wide," and "Walkways may
consist of raised sidewalks or pavement treatment that clearly distinguishes the walkway
from vehicular traffic.
• Revise Policy AN 2.8 on page 5 to not require parking be behind a building but allow
parking to be between a building and street if walkways are provided between the street
and the building.
• Revise Policy AN 2.9 on page 5 to add, "Pedestrian walkways shall be "stubbed" to
adjacent properties when it is conceivable that the adjacent property may also be able to
provide for and utilize a similar walkway."
• Revise Policy AN 2.14 on page 6 in regards to exterior lighting by adding, "When lighting
is provided for walkways,"
Planning Commission Recommendation
Approval
Page 13 of 13
ORDINANCE NO. 6 1 3 8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO PLANNING;
ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AND TEXT
AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
RCW CHAPTER 36.70A
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn on August 18, 1986 adopted a Comprehensive
Plan by Resolution No. 1703 which includes a Map establishing the location of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 1995 the City of Auburn adopted Comprehensive
Plan Amendments by Resolution No. 2635 to comply with the Washington State
Growth Management Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn on September 5, 1995 reaffirmed that action
by Ordinance No. 4788; and
WHEREAS, Comprehensive Plan map and text amendments were processed
by the Planning, Building, and Community Department as proposed Year 2007
amendments to the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the environmental impacts of the Year 2007 Comprehensive Plan
amendments were considered in accordance with procedures of the State
Environmental Policy Act; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments were transmitted to the Washington
State Office of Community Development and other State agencies for the 60 day
review period in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106; and
Ordinance No. 6138
December 4, 2007
Page 1
WHEREAS, after proper notice published in the City's official newspaper at
least ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing, the Auburn Planning Commission on
September 5, 2007 and October 2, 2007 conducted public hearings on the proposed
amendments; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing the Auburn City Planning Commission heard
public testimony and took evidence and exhibits into consideration; and
WHEREAS, thereafter the Auburn City Planning Commission made
recommendations to the City Council on the proposed Year 2007 Comprehensive
Plan map and text amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council considers school impact fees under a
separate ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on November 26, 2007 the Public Works Committee of the
Auburn City Council reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendations; and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2007 the Planning and Community
Development Committee of the Auburn City Council made a recommendation to the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2007, the Auburn City Council considered the
proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments as recommended by the City of Auburn
Planning Commission; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Ordinance No. 6138
December 4, 2007
Page 2
Section 1. The 2007 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments and Map
Amendments are herewith adopted and approved as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference and it is herewith directed that they be
filed along with this Ordinance with the Auburn City Clerk and be available for public
inspection.
Section 2. The 2007 Comprehensive Plan amendments modify the
Comprehensive Plan adopted on August 18, 1986 by Resolution No. 1703 and
adopted by Ordinance No. 4788 on September 5, 1995.
Section 3. The Comprehensive Plan and amendments are herewith
designated as a basis for the exercise of substantive authority under the Washington
State Environmental Policy Act by the City's responsible environmental official in
accordance with RCW. 43.21 C.060.
Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of
this Ordinance or any of the Comprehensive Plan amendments adopted herein, is for
any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction,
such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and
such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation to
include incorporating into one document the adopted Comprehensive Plan map and
text amendments, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and preparing and publishing the
amended Comprehensive Plan.
Ordinance No. 6138
December 4, 2007
Page 3
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from
and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
Peter B. Lewis
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid;
City Attorney
Published:
Ordinance No. 6138
December 4, 2007
Page 4
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