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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-1996MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 8, 1996 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee Was held April 8, 1996 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Borden, Rich Wagner and Coucilmember Singer STAFF PRESENT: Paul Krauss, Len Chapman, Bill Mandeville, Andy Waters, Patti Zook, Bob Sokol, Dennis Dowdy, Dwight Holobaugh and Jennifer Francis ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth, Diane Supler, Finance Department; Councilmember Fred Poe; John Raeder, Chamber of Commerce; Dick Jacobs, NW Propeller; and Ken Kinared, Lakeland Company The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m. 1. Ordinance No. 4845 Councilmember Wagner asked for clarification of the spread sheet in the binder previously distributed to the PCDC. Mr. Mandeville explained the 15% cap made by HUD, and also explained that the revolving loan fund is no longer in effect. He then distributed a revised Exhibit A and explained the revised wording and the revised abatements. Mr. Mandeville stated that the budget is based on full entitlement and the city can adjust if they do not receive full entitlement. Councilmember Singer asked why the youth center was changed from first to last on the priority listing. Mr. Mandeville explained that in the past they were not prioritized. The Human Services Committee screened and used 1992 the social services plan, self-sufficiency needs, and bid readiness of projects. Chair Borden asked about Bill Isabel's correspondence regarding the Mental Health Housing fund. Mr. Mandeville suggested changing the wording on the request to reflect Mr.. Isabel's comments. Councilmember Wagner stated he supports the Human Services Committee recommendation. Councilmember Singer and Chair Borden also agree. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend approval of the HSC recommendations to City Council with the wording changed relating to the Mental Health Housing Fund. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 8, 1996 2. Assignment of Airport Lease Mr. Krauss presented information regarding the allowance of Northwest Propeller Service to assign their lease to Wingz, Inc. He explained the new business must agree tO the same terms as the existing lease. Mr. Krauss stated the two parties would enter in.to an agreement and the new business would be solely responsible for the lease. He also stated he recommended to approval of the lease and he appreciated doing business with Northwest Propeller. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend City Council approve the airport lease assignment to Wingz, Inc. Chair Borden concurred. 3. Glenn Kara Easement Len Chapman explained that the developer wished to move two power poles to a location on the- property line between the Auburn Golf Course and the Glenn Kara development. In order to move the poles it is necessary for the developer to secure three easements, on the City of Auburn Golf Course property. One of the easements would be 10 feet wide to allow for overhead power lines. The second easement would be for a power line maintenance access road on the golf course and the third easement was for an existing guy wire on the golf course. The developer also has requested a temporary easement for the construction of the maintenance road on the golf course. Chapman explained that the department had been working with the developer since 1992 and that a maintenance road for the power lines would be advantageous and used by the golf course maintenance staff when construction projects on the 1 lth, 12th, 13th, and 14th holes of the golf course. He state that the easement for the road would require the removal of 25 to 40 trees. Three residents from the adjacent Cobble Creek development expressed their opposition to relocating the power poles and state that the wire should be underground. They felt that there would be a long term impact on the residential area if they remained above ground. The representative from Intracorp, the development company developing Glenn Kara, presented background information on the project. He stated that the power lines are transmission lines to serve other areas and would be very costly to underground. He explained how Auburn would benefit from not only the maintenance road but other work the developer is planning such as storm water run off management · The PCDC discussed the impact of granting the easements. Councilmember Singer felt that removal of the trees would be detrimental to the golf course and the neighborhood in the area. Councilmember Borden believes that there is no advantage to the City or the residents by granting the easement and Councilmember Wagner believed that the lines should be underground. The PCDC did not instruct staffto proceed with the three easements with Puget Power nor the construction easement for the developer of Glenn Kara. PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 8.1996 4. Carrington Bluff Division II Bob Sokol presented information on Carrington Bluff Division II and their request to deviate from the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan on several items such as: street lighting, curb and gutter, and sidewalks. Chair Borden asked why a rolled curb and gutter are not allowed or when they are allowed. Dennis Dowdy explained that a rolled curb and gutter are not ADA friendly because people are more apt to park on the sidewalk where such curbs are present. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer to recommend the flexibility on the comprehensive plan on items 1 & 2 as described in the memo dated March 27, 1996. Chair Borden concurred. 5. Liquor License Application - Jackpot Food Mart The Committee unanimously approved the request. 6. Liquor License Application - Don Rafa's Mexican Restaurant The Committee unanimously approved the request. Social Services Funding Discussion on this topic was tabled until next PCDC meeting. 8. Lakeland Preannexation Mr. Krauss presented information regarding the prearmexation agreement with Lakeland. Mr. Krauss explained that the pending annexation petition is not likely to be consummated and the reasons Lakeland and the City were considering this agreement instead. He reviewed the- ' positive aspects for both the developer and City and concluded it to be a win/win situation Mr. Krauss explained that staff has been working with Pierce County on a number of issues such as water service agreement, traffic mitigation concerns in the project area, and compliance with City standards. Councilmember Wagner asked if there is still a list of agencies to go through before there is approval. PAGE 3 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITy DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 8. 1996 Mr. Krauss stated that the agreement still needs to go through those agencies such as the Pierce County Boundary Review Board. Mr. Holobaugh explained the agreement must receive Metro approval and Pierce County approval.. There are no opposing parties for storm or sewer issues. Water services are being opposed by the City of Bonney Lake. He explained the commitment of resources by the City. He indicated the timing of resource~ {s being addressed. Mr. Kinared presented information on road capacity. Mr. Krauss stated that while it remains in Pierce County the Council can still review the projeCts and make recommendations. He stated the developer is required by Pierce County to build the Lake Tapps Highway. Chair Borden asked about the parks issue. Mr. Chapman stated there will be two 15 acre park and two 5 acre parks and a trail system and park boulevard. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Coucilmember Singer, to call for public hearing. Chair Borden concurred. 9. King County Future Funds Dick Deal presented information on the King County Future Fund Bond Issue which is being considered by the County. He reviewed similar bond issues for which the City received funds for acquisition and development projects for parks and open space in the past. The proposed bond issue is for $215 million and may be on the ballot as early as September of this year. The Bond Issue is split into two funding sources, local program funds and critical resource funds. The local program funds would be allocated to each jurisdiction in the County based on the jurisdiction assessed value or population or a combination of both. Each jurisdiction will select projects which they feel are most needed in their community. The other source of funds will be distributed to each of five major water sheds in King County. A committee will evaluate each project based on the critical resource needs of each water shed. The PCDC was asked to prioritize a list of local program needs. The Committee discussed' the projects which included athletic facilities, redeveloPment of existing facilities, new facility -development and passive recreation development. Each of these categories has several specific parks or projects listed along with a dollar amount tO accomplish the project. The Committee will study the list of projects and prioritize them at their next meeting. PAGE 4 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 8, 1996 10. Skateboard Park Planning Process Mr. Deal presented information regarding the planning process for a skate park in Auburn, The process included forming a study committee to determine the needs and feasibility of a park of this nature. This group would visit other skate parks in the area and get detailed information on cost, location, rules and regulations and design considerations. A consultant would be hired to work with the advisory committee to assist in gathering this information. 11. Library Funding Ms. Supler presented background information on assessment. She explained that she had gathered information regarding past taxes and current Capital Improvement Projects. She gave a summary on status of taxes. She presented an overview of current projects that are proposed. She asked the PCDC for guidance on suggestions for funding. Councilmember Singer asked whether any past projects are being deleted. Ms. Supler stated two projects from 1986 are coming off the Capital Improvement Projects list Councilmember Wagner asked for a column to depict the dollars per thousand in order to make a comparison. He also requested a list of top 20 assessed values. Ms. Supler stated the top ten are available now. Mayor Booth said the City must consider legislative mandates. With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. PCDCLMIN~4A-96 PAGE 5