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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-1996MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 13, 1996 'The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held May 13, 1996 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Borden, Rich Wagner and Sue Singer STAFF PRESENT: Paul Krauss, Len Chapman, Bob Sokol, Lynn Rued, Dick Deal, Patti Zook and Jennifer Francis ALSO PRESENT:' Mayor Chuck Booth, Dwight Holobaugh, A1 Hicks, Steve Mullen, Dennis Dowdy, Judy Ausman, Cheryl Sallee, Andy Waters, John Anderson, Ken Kinared, Lakeland Co., Rick Pierce, Lakeland Co., and Steve Sheehey, Lakeland Co. The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m. 1. Senior Center Activities Update Ms. Sallee provided an update on the Senior Center. She stated the Senior Center is working with the Finance Department on utility rebates, AARP, tax forms, and energy assistance rebates. The nutrition program is working well and meals on wheels is also doing well. There is a new volunteer position with the title Roving Ambassador which starts training next week. In the former Penny's building there is display for the Senior Center "Humor for Health." There is a new activity for computer users at the Senior Center instructed by a former Boeing employee. Chair Borden asked about the availability of space at the Senior Center. Ms. Sallee stated that it is very limited. Councilmember Wagner asked how frequently the Senior Center rented out. Ms. Sallee stated that it is used for Department of Recreation classes and activities during weekday evenings and Saturdays. It is rented most all the time on the weekend by the general public. 2. Airport Lease Assignmeht Mr. Krauss presented information on the Airport lease assignment. He explained Wingz Inc. has withdrawn from the proposal because they are unable .to assume the lease. Northwest Propeller Services has continued to look for a firm to lease their space. A proposal has been received by TAS. TAS has been in business for approximately three years with aircraft sales and refurbishment associated with the retail business. They will employ two full time staff at the site. The City is being asked to participate in cost sharing in the installation of up to three hanger doors. The participation would be in the form of up to $250 per month rent reduction during the 30 months remaining on the lease. Staff and the Airport Advisory Board support this concept. Mr. Reynolds has reviewed the assignment of lease and suggested a few changes. Councilmember Wagner asked how will the Airport control the number of aircraft which park on the grassy area. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Krauss agreed that approximately three airplanes could be kept there depending on the size. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 13, 1996 Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer to recommend approval of the lease assignment to the City Council contingent upon Mr. Reynolds and TAS reaching an agreement on language to clarify the lease rates and grassy area. 3. Conservation Futures Project Mr. Chapman presented information regarding Conservation Futures Project Expansion explaining the usage of funds received by the 1993 Regional Conservation Futures Acquisition Program. He stated that the City has acquired the Fenster property, which is a nine acre site adjoining to the Green River access project. Mr. Chapman recommends utilizing the remaining $230,000 to acquire the Pautzke property. A portion of the Pautzke property is appraised at $175,000, for the entire property the appraisal is $345,000. The Pautzke property is the last piece of property needed for the Green River access project which would finish the Auburn Narrows Green River Corridor. Chair Borden asked if King County has extra money to help purchase the entire parcel. Mr. Chapman stated not at this time. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wagner to recommend the City proceed with the acquisition of the Pautzke property. Chair Borden concurred. 4. Preannexation A~reement Process Mr. Sokol presented information regarding the changes that will be necessary implement the Preannexation Agreement process. He explained that since 1991 the City has required preannexation agreements to be signed, it states among other things, that the applicant shall not protest LIDs. Regulatory Reform 1724 defines these agreements as development agreements. Development agreements shall only be approved by ordinance or resolution and will require a public hearing. The revisions to this process will take three steps. Mr. Sokol distributed a flow chart explaining the new process. Councilmember Wagner asked if the City Council should hear the public hearing. Mr. Sokol explained with the City Council holding the public hearings it would delay the agreements. Mr. Krauss stated this would be a good time to review the fee schedule. Chair Borden agreed. Councilmember Wagner stated he is concerned with the public hearings being at the PCDC. Mr. Krauss explained the projects are approved by King County; the City Only approves the water and sewer and development standards at the public heating. Chair Borden suggested larger projects with a major impact should go to the City Council. Ms. Ausman stated the language in the ordinance should explain that the public heating is confirming prior approval due to a change in legislation. PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 13, 1996 'Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wagner to recommend to the City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on June 3, 1996 and establish a preannexation agreement process. 5. Lakeland Annexation and Utilities Agreement Mr. Krauss asked if there were any questions. Chair Borden asked what size lots were in Klahane. Ken Kinared stated that the lots in Klahane range in all different sizes. Chair Borden stated that looking for general appearance they .have very little front yard and about 10 to 15 feet between houses. There was a discussion regarding the CE3 and 4.1 policies. Chair Borden asked who will maintain the parks. Mr. Chapman stated the City will take over the maintenance of parks as they are developed, within one year of being notified by the developer. Chair Borden asked for an update on the senior housing project. Ken Kinared responded that the project is essentially approved, but in suspension. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer to recommend approval of the Lakeland Annexation and Utilities Agreement to the City Council contingent upon acceptable language in 4.1 prior to the City Council meeting. 6. Lea Hill Park/Green River Community. College Agreement Mr. Deal presented information on a proposed agreement between the City, King County, and Green River Community College that would give the College title to Lea Hill Park. Lea Hill Park is a nine acre site owned by King County and within the City's growth management area. The College has an existing agreement with King County to maintain and schedule the facility, and would like the title to the site transferred to the College. The College does not have adequate field space for intramural and varsity athletic programs and has used the park for these activities for several years. Parks Department staff has been discussing with King County and Green River Community college the following issues to be included in the agreement: the park be expanded with the addition of approximately two acres owned by the College, the College perform all maintenance wand repairs to the site, the College assume liability for the park, and a scheduling arrangement be established that allows use of facilities by the College and area residents. Councilmember Wagner asked whether there will be a fiscal impact. Mr. Deal stated that there would be a financial savings tot he City as the cost of utilities, repairs and maintenance will be handled by the College for their use of the facility. He also explained that the College would have to assume the liability for the site, similar to the liability the City has on park sites. 7. Human Services Funding Mr. Hicks presented information on human services funding for contracts of services. He explained how the Human Services Committee arrives at their decision. PAGE 3 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 13, 1996 Chair Borden stated that in addition to a schedule for arriving at their decision, there should also be an operating principle and an overall amount of funding. Chair Borden stated the amount should be based upon last year's number improved be the increase or decrease in revenue. Mayor Booth said that the Human Services Committee must set limits, prepare decision matrix and decide parameter. The Human Services Committee needs operational definitions. Chair Borden said she agrees with Mayor Booth, the Human Services Committee needs operating guidelines and an amount to budget. 8. Library Chair Borden stated she favors September as a ballot date for the library. Councilmember Singer stated she would like to know how the Library Board feels about the vote. Mayor Booth stated that there is a need to inform the public regarding the councilmanic bonds. Councilmember Wagner stated there is limited time, the Committee needs to know what size the building will be, and how much financial assistance the City will receive from King County. Chair Borden asked Mr. Chapman to have the information for the next PCDC meeting. 9. Sister City Mr. Hicks presented information on a possible sister city relationship between the City of Auburn and the City of Maanshan in China. 10. Other Business Chair Borden indicated to those present that PCDC meetings for June and July are changed as follows: the regular June 10th meeting is rescheduled to June 6th, at 4:30 pm and the regular June 24th meeting is rescheduled to July 1 st at 6:00 pm in Room 1. With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55pm. PCDC\MIN~5A-96 PAGE 4