HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-1996MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AUGUST 26. 1996
The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held August 26, 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, A1 Hicks, Bill Mandeville, Dick Deal, and Patti Zook
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Booth, Ken Kinared, Mary Urbach, Greg O'Farrell, and Pat McBride,
representatives of the Terrace View development
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Family Center
Mr. Mandeville presented the staff report and provided information on the programs.
Councilmember Wagner said that the Center program looks good.
Councilmember Singer asked how the program would interact with the Community Mobilization Task
Force. Mr. Mandeville stated that the programs are related. Both programs identify resources and tries to
develop a relationship between resources. He said the Family Center fits very well into the intent and
mission of the Community Mobilization Task Force.
Councilmember Singer asked ifa lot of the same people are working on both programs. Mr. Mandeville
said yes.
Chairman Borden asked about the days and times for the evening and after school programs. Mr.
Mandeville reviewed the times for the programs. Chairman Borden asked if more days would be added.
Mr. Mandeville explained the times again and stated that the schedule at Mt. Baker Middle School will
limit the program to two days per week.
Chairman Borden asked how Enumclaw enters into the Center program. Mr. Mandeville explained that the
grantee agencies seek a collaborative effort. They show a collaborative effort between the communities by
including Enumclaw. He stated that AYR operates the Enumclaw Youth Center.
Chairman Borden asked what would be happening in Enumclaw. Mr. Mandeville said they are talking
about doing the same kind of thing. They are in the process of talking to their City's Parks and Recreation
staff. He indicated they would try to share information and resources.
Chairman Borden asked about the difference between the family network and the neighborhood
development recreational component. Mr. Mandeville said the family network is provided by Childrens'
Home Society and the recreational component is offered by Parks.
Chairman Borden said she thought the program was great and hopes it works out.
Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wagner, to recommend acceptance of
the grant. Chairman Borden concurred.
Mill Pond Park Bid Authorization
Mr. Deal presented the staff report. He said that the call for bids would be at the end of the week, the call
for bids would be open for two weeks, close in mid-September, and work could begin in October.
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Councilmember Wagner asked if this was the same plan as before. He asked about the minimum number
of parking spaces.
Mr. Deal said there is an agreement with the school about the use of the of the parking lot adjacent to the
tennis courts.
Councilmember Wagner asked about the access road. Mr. Deal replied that the road access will be
landscaped and fenced.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend the bid
authorization. Chairman Borden concurred.
Washington State Arts Commission Artist in Residency Grant
Mr. Deal presented the staff report. He stated that the Artist in Residency grant'is from the Washington
State Arts Commission and is an opportunity for both students and teachers to learn about new art forms
and techniques. The $1,240 is matched with funds from the Auburn Arts Commission education budget
and will be used to hire an artist with multi-cultural experience. Mt. Baker Middle school was selected as
the site of the residency because it is the newest school in the District, and because of the talents of the art
teachers at the facility. At the conclusion of the residency, there will be a public art exhibit or performance
by students and staffthat participated in the residency.
The Mayor said that the teachers at Mt. Baker are very involved in the arts.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend acceptance
and expenditure of the grant. Chairman Borden concurred.
Liquor License Applications for Cascade Grocery_ and Topgun China Express
Councilmember Wagner asked if the China Express restaurant was expanding. Mr. Krauss said that he
would check with the Building Division and would let the members know. Mr. Krauss checked with the
Building Division. The restaurant has a building permit for a tenant improvement, not a building addition.
The Committee consented to both applications.
Terrace View Presentation by Developer
Mr. Krauss provided a brief background on the project. He indicated they are moving forward with their
EIS through Pierce County. The project is in the City's potential annexation area. The developers have
stated their needs and expectations about coming into Auburn.
Mary Urbach, attorney, for the project and Pat McBride, architect for project, will provide information and
answer questions. Greg O'Farrell one of the owners, was also present.
Ms. Urbach provided additional background information and showed the site's location on a map. She
stated the development process through Pierce County has been going on for about 10 years. She has been
involved in the project since 1986. Phase 2 was submitted in 1991 for mutli-family and commercial. The
developer's vision of the property has not changed. They wanted to hear the Committee's concerns and
have a chance for their issues to be addressed. They have addressed Auburn staff comments regarding the
EIS. She said that City staff has been cooperative in analyzing community needs. She provided
information on the Lake Tapps corridor road, and stated that this road will most probably go through the
site. She said the project should be viewed as a regional issue. The site will eventually go through the
annexation process. She distributed a reduced, colored version of the site layout to the Committee.
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Pat McBride, architect, provided a brief history of project. He said the two terraces along hill were created
through mining. The lower terrace is for residential. The site will have three villages and a commercial
area. One is a retirement village with 223 units, the second village is 282 apartments on the lowest terrace,
and the third village on the upper terrace is for townhomes and single family attached residences in three
styles. There are 625 residential units total and 46,000 square feet of commercial. Mr. McBride pointed
out these areas on the architectural drawings distributed to staff. He pointed out access and open space
areas. He said the site may be changed because of the need to provide a ramp to Lake Tapps Parkway.
The access for the road may bisect the site between the commercial area and residential area. If this
modification is approved, the trade off was some residential units for more commercial. The commercial
area would expand to 96,000 square feet.
Ms. Urbach said the developers are in negotiations with Pierce County for an overall agreement of the
location of the road alignment.
Councilmember Wagner said that the slopes look greater than 1:1. One of the (~wners, Mr. O'Farrell said
the slopes are 1.5:1.
Councilmember Wagner asked Mr. Krauss if this was permitted. Mr. Krauss said that he was not sure and
would check.
Councilmember Wagner said he is concerned about access for the fire vehicles because of terraces.
Ms. Urbach said there will be a safety vehicle lane for access. She said they are also looking to add
another way up the hill. She said the City has requested access to the subdivision to the north.
Councilmember Wagner asked about water served for area. Mr. Krauss said that Dwight Holobaugh,
utilities engineer, is reviewing this now. He indicated that a loop may be necessary.
Councilmember Wagner asked if the developer was expecting Auburn to put in the loop just to service
their development. Ms. Urbach indicated that they have worked with Public Works and talked about this
extensively.
Mr. Krauss said the line serving the development initially may be a dead end line with Lakeland Hills
development, and the phasing must be balanced.
Councilmember Wagner said he does not expect Auburn to expand water services to solely meet the needs
of the project. He said it looks like a good development for the site. The developer must work out safety
issues and water issues.
Ms. Urbach said the project is to be phased.
Mr. McBride said that usually the residential and single family areas are developed first, then the
commercial.
Mr. Krauss said that the sequencing of Lake Tapps Highway will have an effect.
Chairman Borden asked about any alterations because of what is happening in Lakeland.
Mr. McBride indicated a few changes on the site plan. They have reviewed Pierce County's request for the
road connector.
Ms. Urbach said there will be lots of buffering between this project and Lakeland Hills.
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Chairman Borden asked about parks in the project. Mr. McBride pointed out sites for recreation and open
space areas on the map.
Mr. Krauss said that he has discussed with Mr. Deal before the meeting that a component to contribute to
park facilities off-site may be more appropriate than on-site parks. The City's ordinances do not currently
allow cash in lieu of recreational facilities.
Mr. McBride spoke about the market driven recreational amenities such as indoor and outdoor pool, weight
room, playground, etc.
Mr. Deal said that staff is looking at the Lakeland plan to see if any of the trails can be connected.
Ms. Urbach thanked the Committee for their time.
Signed Agreement with City. of Sumner
Mr. Krauss indicated that a copy of the signed interlocal agreement with Sumner was provided for
informational purposes.
Chairman Borden asked what the phrase "shared water resources" means.
Mr. Krauss replied that the phrase has to do with the cities' efforts in working to develop cooperation and
possible interconnections. He indicated advantages on exploring the possibility. He said there is no
commitment, just talks.
Other Business
The Mayor distributed a memorandum from King County.
Mr. Hicks provided information on the group and their recently developed concept. The document
mentions a tax on documents recorded in King County, and a housing levy. Both of these would be a
"pool" of money for affordable housing in the County. The money could be administered subregionally.
He said different formulas need to be developed. A couple questions arise, such as where does the money
come from, and can the City count current expenditures. Mr. Hicks said the group's responses have flip-
flopped, and there is not a not clear response by people involved.
The Mayor said that Table 4 is totally misleading. There needs to be an absolute commitment to human
services being funded by the Feds.
Mr. Hicks said there needs to be the ability of other jurisdictions to assume a share which they currently do
not have. He said some communities have high end values and it is hard to develop affordable housing.
Communities need an incentive to develop housing and determine which is the easiest and cheapest way.
Councilmember Wagner said that until communities like Mercer Island "step up to the bat" and contribute
toward affordable housing, he does not want to discuss the matter.
The Mayor said that the City has a sensitivity toward and provides support to high risk people. The City
inherits many high risk people from other parts of state because we have services.
Mr. Hicks stated that the size of funds is the issue. He said that without a levy the fund will not be
substantial. He said the impact of benefits without dollars is minimizei:l. It would be prudent to get the
public's reaction and level of support.
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Chairman Borden said that she would like to see the City build on affordable housing and owned multi-
family housing.
Mr. Hicks said that housing experiments have been successful. A lot of subsidy is required, but the
benefits to the community are great.
With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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