HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-2003HEARING EXAMINER MINUTES
JUNE 17, 2003
The meeting of the Auburn Hearing Examiner was held on June 17, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Auburn City Hall. Those in attendance were as follows:
HEARING EXAMINER: Diane L. VanDerbeek
STAFF: David Osaki, Sean Martin and Patti Zook
Ms. VanDerbeek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. explaining the order of procedures and swore in
staff and those in the audience intending on testifying.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. APPLICATION NO. CUP03-0002
Hearing Examiner opened the public hearing.
Planner Martin presented the staff report. Peter Brandt has requested a conditional use permit to allow
the construction of a 3,400 square foot duplex with garages on property located at 9xx - 24th Street NE.
The site plan shows compliance with the development regulations. The project will not have an adverse
impact on adjacent properties. The project is a logical progression between single family and more
intensive uses. The project complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements. Staff recommends approval
with no conditions. The environmental application closes on June 19 and he requests that the record be
kept open to 5:00 pm on June 19 to allow full review and the appeal period.
In response to Headng Examiner questions, Planner Martin provided information on the fence height
requirements.
Bob Robinson, representative for the applicant is present, but did not give additional testimony.
Gary Allen, 20905 12th Street East, Sumner, owns property adjacent to the west, and is concerned about
an additional duplex on the road without road improvements. He wants to put a duplex on the back half of
his property, but was told he would have to put in street improvements to access his property. It is not fair
for him to pay for road improvements. He wants to know why he is being required to do road
improvements and Mr. Brandt does not.
Planner Martin commented that there is not a Public Works Department employee present to address Mr.
Allen's comments. Street improvements are administered by the Public Works Department. He will
forward Mr. Allen,s concerns to Public Works so that they can contact him and Public Works should have
five days to respond.
Hearing Examiner believes this is a good course of action. She will leave the record open for additional
comments and allow the City time to respond to the issue of road improvements. She will leave the record
open until June 23 for Public Works Department to respond to Mr. Allen. Then, Mr. Allen has until June
30 to respond to Public Works. This will necessitate an expanded decision making time and the decision
should be ready by July 16.
There was no other publiq testimony:
2. APPLICATION NO. CUP02-0003
Hearing Examiner opened the public hearing.
Planner Martin presented the staff report. John and Lee Ann Farrell have requested a conditional use
permit to allow a drive-through facility window for a drugstore to be located in the 1700 block of Auburn
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Way South. The project is for the development of a 14,500 square foot Walgreen's. He spoke about the
conditional use permit (CUP) issued previously for the adjacent Frugal Burger. The project will not create
adverse impacts on adjacent properties. The project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Ordinance. He spoke about the SEPA conditions. Staff recommends approval with three
conditions which he reviewed. He spoke of the need to ensure pedestrian connectivity.
Hearing Examiner inquired about the number of cars that can line up at the drive-through. She inquired
about conflicts between cars exiting the drive and entering from M Street. Pedro Guzzman, Terra Forma
Design, responded that approximately 10 cars maximum can line up at the drive-through. He pointed out
a couple options for these drivers entering from M Street.
Shelly Erickson, of Pearl Avenue, expressed concern about traffic patterns in the parking lot. The current
situation is quite chaotic between Howard Road traffic and cars leaving the parking lot. She encouraged
the applicant and the City to arrange for better safety conditions. She suggested that the City install some
kind of barrier to prevent people leaving the parking lot from turning left onto Howard Road. Mr. Guzzman
said that he has a site plan of the proposed retail and development to the south and asked for Ms.
Erickson to point out the problems.
Hearing Examiner advised that the retail development to the soUth is not on the agenda tonight. She
thanked Mr. Guzzman for showing the site plan to Ms. Erickson. Planner Martin said that under the
current proposal, the drive will be relocated further south which should alleviate the problems.
There was no other testimony and the public hearing was closed. The written decision will be issued by
June 27.
3. APPLICATION NO. CUP03-0003
Hearing Examiner opened the public hearing.
Planner Martin presented the staff report. Evergreen Tucci Partners LLC has requested a conditional use
permit to allow a drive-through drugstore, drive-through restaurant and an automobile fuel service station
to be located at the southeast corner of Lake Tapps Parkway East and Lakeland Hills Way. The
commercial uses in the area correspond to those in the O1 district and all uses require a CUP. He
mentioned the ElS reviewed by Pierce County. He spoke about the pedestrian connections and
pedestrian orientation. He spoke about the architectural design guidelines. The City will work with the
applicant during the design and permit review process as the project develops. The project is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan and complies with the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Staff recommends
approval with four conditions which were reviewed.
Hearing Examiner asked about the number of parking spaces for the day care and where will the
employees park. If parents enter the area off Lakeland Hills Way, they have to drive through the fast food
lot to get to the day care drop off area. She wondered how many kids will be in the day care. Planner
Martin replied there is one parking stall per employee and sufficient loading and unloading area. Minor
adjustments to the site plan are needed to ensure compliance with the Code. Staff will define the loading
and unloading areas as the development of the day care progresses.
Dennis Rattie, 1000 Second Avenue #3200, Seattle, is generally in concurrence with the staff report. He
is confident that they can Work through the site plan issues for final plan development and approval. He
does not know how many kids will be attending the day care, and referred to the 36 parking stalls
provided.
Hearing Examiner is concerned that there is not an organized area for day care drop off. She suggested
that Mr. Rattie speak to people who drop off kids at day care and solicit their opinions on how the drop off
area should work. He agreed that they need to work and review this.
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There was no other public testimony and the public hearing was closed. The written decision will be
issued by June 27.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items to come before the Hearing Examiner, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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