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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-13-1997MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JANUARY 13. 1997 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held January 13, 1997 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Borden, Rich Wagner and Jeanne Barber STAFF PRESENT: Bob Sokol, Dick Deal, and Patti Zook ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m. 1. ANX0001-97 - Doris Thompson A property owner has requested that her property be annexed to Auburn. The property is 4.3 acres in size and is located south of South 316th Street and west of"W" Street NW. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Counciknember Barber, to recommend City Council accept the annexation request to circulate a petition. Chairman Borden concurred. 2. Resolution 2794 - Contract for Wetlands Mitigation This resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with CH2MHill to complete the wetlands mitigation design on seven acres at the Airport which are planned for future hangar development. Councilmember Wagner said that the Airport is an enterprise fund and has money to cover this expenditure. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend City Council approve Resolution 2794. Chairman Borden concurred. 3. Parking Study and Parking Ordinance Mr. Sokol made a brief presentation on the Parking Study and provided information on the process used to develop the Parking Study. He reviewed briefly the conclusions of the Study. He briefly described the Transportation Management Program (TMP). Mr. Sokol then reviewed the proposed changes in the parking ordinance. The City wants to encourage shared parking through private parmerships. Mr. Sokol explained that the bike requirements were removed at this time because the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan is not yet finished. The bike requirements should be tied to designed bike routes. Councilmember Wagner had a question regarding Table A 1 comparison and the figures listed under "other retail." He wondered why Auburn's figure is lower than other jurisdictions. Mr. Sokol said that he would look into the reason for the difference. Councilmember Wagner said that he was reluctant to give up the remonstrance agreement because it gives the City a tool to use for parking. Mr. Sokol pointed out that this had been moved to page 8, section 18.52.030. He said that the 10% wording requirement is new. Chairman Borden asked if there is an area where the non-remonstrance agreement might be needed. Mr. Sokol said it might be needed in areas near potential parking lots, such as by the bus hub. Chairman Borden said that she appreciated the opportunity to be on the committee. She appreciated the hard work done by staff in preparation of the parking study. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE ' JANUARY 13.1997 Chairman Borden asked if the proposed changes for the future were mentioned in study. Mr. Sokol said that on-street parking requirement changes were going to the Public Works Committee for discussion. Staff is looking at improved signage to help direct traffic to the available parking lots. The City will work with the Auburn Downtown Association and business owners to encourage employees not to park in short term parking areas. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend that the City Council call for and hold a public hearing on the Parking Study and amendments to the parking ordinance. Chairman Borden concurred. 4. Interlocal Agreement between City.. King County_, and Green River College Mr. Deal provided background information regarding a draft agreement for transfer of and cooperative use of Lea Hill Park. He explained that the County wants to divest itself of small parks. The agreement covers many issues such as scheduling. He pointed out that item 9 is being reworded more strongly. The insurance section is being reviewed by the City legal staff and Washington Cities Insurance. In item 19, Severability, the wording "one year notice" will be added. Chairman Borden asked what the college currently uses the park for. Mr. Deal said it is used for varsity softball and other sports. Chairman Borden asked how the change will affect the use of the field by the little league, and if the community is going to feel the change. Mr. Deal said that more public use is possible because of the change. Counciimember Wagner wanted the words "and as needed" deleted from item 3. Mr. Deal said these could be deleted. Councilmember Wagner asked where the maintenance section is located. Mr. Deal said that this section will be added to the draft agreement. The Mayor proposed an additional wording change to item 3. Mr. Deal pointed out that the draft interlocal agreement will be reviewed again by the Committee. Other Business: Mr. Deal gave a brief update on the Library. With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. PCDCLMIN~lA-97 PAGE 2