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Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6143, REZ07-0003 West Hill Date: December 11, 2007
Annexation Area Pre-Zonin
Department: Planning, Attachments: Ordinance No. 6143 Budget Impact: N/A
Building, and Community
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Administrative Recommendation: Cit Council introduce and ado t Ordi nance No. 6143.
Background Summary:
Now that the annexation vote has been certified by King County, the City of Auburn is working towards
establishing zoning designations for the West Hill Annexation Area in advance of the anticipated January
1, 2008 annexation effective date. This process is called "pre-zoning"
Pursuant to RCW 35A.14.340, the City's legislative body shall hold two public hearings, at least thirty (30)
days apart, on proposed pre-zoning. The City Council held the first public hearing on October 16, 2007
and the second public hearing was held on November 20, 2007. Notice of the public hearings was mailed
to property owners within the proposed annexation area as well advertised in the City's official
newspaper.
On September 27, 2007 the City held an open house at Meredith Hill Elementary School to provide
information on the proposed West Hill zoning designations. Staff has responded to several inquiries from
the public since that time.
The Planning and Community Development reviewed the proposed West Hill annexation zoning at their
November 26, 2007 meeting and recommended approval at their December 10, 2007 meeting. The
Public Works Committee will also review the proposed zoning at their December 10, 2007 meeting.
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^ Park Board ®Public Works ^ Legal ^ Police
^ Planning Comm. ^ Other ^Public Works ^ Human Resources
^ Information Services
Action:
Committee Approval: ^Yes ^No
Council Approval: ^Yes ^No Call for Public Hearing _/_/
Referred to Until _/_/
Tabled Until _/_/_
Councilmember: Norman Staff: Baker
Meetin Date: December 17, 2007 Item Number: VIII.A.7
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Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6143, REZ07-0003 West Hill Date: December 11, 2007
Annexation Area Pre-Zoning
A. Findings
1. RCW 35A.14.340, requires a jurisdiction's legislative body to hold two public hearings at
least thirty (30) days apart on the proposed zoning designations (pre-zoning) for an
annexation area. The first public hearing was on October 16, 2007, and the second City
Council public hearing was held on November 20, 2007.
2. A Proposed Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued for the proposed West Hill
Zoning Designations on September 13, 2007. No comments were received. A Final
Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued October 5, 2007. No appeals have
been filed.
3. 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 are goals outlined in Vision 2016.
4. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the proposed West Hill zoning proposal was transmitted to
the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development
(CTED) and other state agencies as required for the 60-day state review on September 12,
2007. No comments were received from CTED or other state agencies.
5. The public hearing notice was published on October 4, 2007 in the Seattle Times
newspaper to provide notice at least 10-days prior to the City Council public hearing
scheduled for October 16, 2007. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property
owners within the annexation areas for the two public hearings. The notices advertised both
hearing dates.
6. The City held two open houses to present the proposed comprehensive plan land use
changes for Lea Hill and the proposed zoning designations for Lea Hill and West Hill. The
Lea Hill land use and zoning open house was held on September 26, 2007 at Rainier Middle
School (approximately 100 members of the public attended). The West Hill land use and
zoning open house was held on September 27, 2007 at Meredith Hill Elementary School
(approximately 30 members of the public attended). Notices of the open houses were sent
to all property owners within the annexation areas.
7. The Planning and Community Development Committee discussed the proposed zoning of
West Hill at their November 26, 2007 meeting and made a recommendation to the full City
Council at their December 10, 2007 meeting.
8. The Public Works Committee reviewed the proposed zoning of West Hill at their December
10, 2007 meeting.
9. The following report identifies the proposed zoning designations for the West Hill Annexation
Area that were presented to the City Council at the October 16, 2007 and November 20,
2007 public hearings.
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Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6143, REZ07-0003 West Hill Date: December 11, 2007
Annexation Area Pre-Zoning
Proposed Zoning Designations (Pre-zoning)
Proposed City zoning designations for the West Hill annexation area include the following:
• RS, Single Family Residential (35,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size), for six (6) parcels in the
southern portion of West Hill.
• R-1, Single Family Residential (8,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size), for the majority of the
West Hill annexation area.
• P-1, Public Use, for Meredith Hill Elementary School, Lakehaven Utility District water
facility, one public storm pond, and one public open space tract; five (5) parcels total.
• M-1, Light Industrial, for twenty-one (21) parcels within the northern portion of the
annexation area.
Discussion
During the time leading up to the annexation vote in August 2007, the City hosted four (4)
community meetings within the annexation areas to provide information and answer questions
on the annexation. Informational brochures and information on the City's website was provided.
Throughout these meetings and in the public information materials, the City identified its interest
in managing growth and development (e.g. traffic, surface water impacts) in the annexation
areas by:
• Maintaining the single family residential character of the area, and
• Limiting the multi-family development on the hillsides.
The proposed West Hill zoning implements this as follows:
City of Auburn RS Zone -The RS (35,000 square foot minimum lot size) zone is
proposed for five (5) parcels in the southern portion of the annexation area. This zone is
approximately one unit per acre.
City of Auburn R-1 Zone -The R-1 (8,000 square foot minimum lot size) zone is
proposed for much of the proposed annexation area, including areas presently zoned at
higher densities in the County. The City's R-1 zone is approximately four units per acre.
City of Auburn M-1 Zone -The M-1 (Light industrial) zone is proposed for twenty-one
(21) parcels in the northern portion of the annexation area. The M-1 zone allows light
industrial uses such as manufacturing, warehouse and distribution, as well as several
commercial uses. This area is currently developed with single family residential.
Although the industrial zone is directly adjacent to single family residential, the area is
physically separated by a sloped hillside.
City of Auburn P-1 Zone -The City's P-1 zone is proposed for five (5) parcels within
the northern half of the annexation area. These parcels are Meredith Hill Elementary
School, Lakehaven Utility District water facilities, and two public properties (storm pond
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Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6143, REZ07-0003 West Hill Date: December 11, 2007
Annexation Area Pre-Zoning
and open space). These parcels are currently zoned residential as King County does
not have a public facilities zoning designation.
At the October 22, 2007 Planning and Community Development Committee meeting, staff
discussed with the committee what items would be helpful to present at the second public
hearing on the proposed zoning. Staff included the following maps:
1. West Hill PAA Aerial Map -This map shows current development patterns within the
West Hill Annexation Area. The photos are from the recent flyover (Spring 2007).
2. Functional Roadway Classifications -depicts the roadway classifications (e.g. arterial)
for the city limits and annexation areas.
The City Council heard the following comments/testimony at the public hearings:
A desire on the part of property owners for the City's R-2 (6,000 square foot lot)
zoning rather than the City's proposal for R-1 (8,000 square foot lot) zoning. Most of
these property owners have property currently zoned R-6 (six units per acre) in the
County and want comparable City zoning (which would be the City's R-2 zone). The
current proposal for City R-1 zoning (instead of City R-2) for these properties is
based on better managing the density of development on West Hill and related
impacts.
• Look at potentially amending the zoning code to allow farm animals within West Hill
for lots that are ahalf-acre or larger.
Staff is working on zoning code text amendment to address farm animals within the West
Hill. The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on December 11, 2007 on the
proposed text amendment.
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ORDINANCE NO.6 1 4 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO PLANNING;
ADOPTING PRE-ZONING FOR THE WEST HILL
ANNEXATION AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH RCW
35A.14.340
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 including establishing land use designations for the West
Hill Annexation Area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn on September 5, 1995 reaffirmed that action
by Ordinance No. 4788; and
WHEREAS, the proposed West Hill Annexation Pre-Zoning is consistent with
the Comprehensive Land Use Map; and
WHEREAS, the proposed West Hill Annexation Pre-Zoning was 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
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn held an open house on the proposed West Hill
Annexation Pre-Zoning on September 27, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council held two public hearings on the proposed
West Hill Annexation Pre-Zoning at least thirty days apart pursuant to RCW
35A.14.340; and
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Ordinance No. 6143
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 City Council on October
16, 2007 and November 20, 2007 conducted public hearings on the proposed West
Hill Annexation Pre-Zoning; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing the Auburn City Council heard public
testimony and took evidence and exhibits into consideration; and
WHEREAS, on November 26, 2007 the Planning and Community
Development Committee reviewed the public testimony and record on the proposed
West Hill Annexation Pre-Zoning; and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2007 the .Public Works Committee of the
Auburn City Council reviewed the proposed West Hill Annexation Pre-Zoning; 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 WEst Hill Annexation Pre-Zoning as recommended by the Planning and
Community Development Committee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The West Hill Annexation Pre-Zoning is herewith adopted and
approved as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by
Ordinance No. 6143
December 4, 2007
Page 2
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 proposed West Hill Annexation Pre-Zoning is 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 portion of the West Hill Annexation Pre-Zoning 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 West Hill Annexation Pre-
Zoning, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and preparing and publishing the amended
Comprehensive Zoning Map upon the effective date of the West Hill Annexation.
Ordinance No. 6143
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
MAYO R
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APP-ROVED
Published:
TO FORM:
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Ordinance No. 6143
December 4, 2007
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