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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24-1997MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MARCH 24 1997 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held March 24, 1997 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Borden, Jeanne Barber, and Rich Wagner STAFF PRESENT: Paul Krauss, Dick Deal, Bob Sokol, John Anderson, Diane Supler, and Sherri Crawford, Cheryl Sallee, Bill Mandeville & Jennifer Francis ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth & John Raeder The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 1. Water/Sewer Certificate for River Rim Chairman Borden opened the public hearing. Mr. Sokol presented the staff report. The Planning Department received a request for water se~ices for 13 homes on 13 acres located at 108th Ave SE and SE 290th Street from Roger and Margaret Ann Thordarson. A petition for annexation was previously not accepted by the City because of the site's isolation from the rest of the City. Mr. Sokol explained the project is located within the City's Potential Annexation Area and requires City water. It is, therefore, subject to the requirements of City of Auburn comprehensive Plan Policy CE-3. Mr. Sokol stated it is consistent with the City policy CE-3, and recommends the Planning and Community Development Committee should therefore recommend to the City Council approval of the development agreement which will enable the issuance of water availability certificates to the applicant. Chair Borden asked if anyone would like to participate in the public hearing. There was no one. Councilmember Wagner moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilmember Barber, Chair Borden concurred. Councilmember Wagner asked ~vhether the water retention pond will cause the drainage problems in the area south of the proposed project. Mr. Sokol explained it will not due to topography. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber to recommend to City Council that they approve the development agreement. The Committee then recessed and reconvened in the Council Work Chambers for the rest of the regular meeting. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MARCH 24 1997 2. Auburn Flieht Service Agreement on the Use of City Fuel Facility Mr. Krauss presented information regarding the City fuel facility. The City received a proposal for Auburn Flight Service to privatize the fuel operation. They believe that they are at a competitive disadvantage since they cannot wholesale fuel to themselves and that they were seeking another "profit center" to support their business. The City has used the revenue from fuel sales and combined it with long term land and building leases to support operation of the airport without having to become reliant upon direct appropriations of operating funds from the City sources. The conclusion that staff has reached is that we do need to maintain public ownership of the fuel facility. IfAFS decides to self fuel because the City does not allow them to take over operation of the fuel facility, the City will still have a positive cash flow. As an alternative, staff and AFS proposed allowing the use of the City facilities plus a flowage fee to allow AFS to whole sale fuel to themselves. Mr. Krauss explained an agreement to stockpile fuel for AFS, and charge a .05 flowage fee above cost that AFS would agree too. The Airport Advisory Committee recommends approval of the agreement. Mr. Krauss explained conversion to a self fuel operation, which is anticipated in the next 24 months, will allow the ability increase fuel sales to 24 hours per day. Ms. Supler and Ms. Crawford explained the spreadsheet regarding the 1997 working capital budget with Auburn Flight Services. Councilmember Wagner asked if conversion to the self fuel operation will result in the need to lay off someone. Ms. Cravd'ord explained that there is currently a part time position that is not filled and that the proposal should not cause any full time employees to be layed off but yes, self fueling would allow the City to reduce labor costs. Mr. Krauss explained that a self fueling facility is not 100% self fueling some pilots will pay a premium for service. He also explained the expenses of removing old tanks and the possibility of receiving a grant. Mr. Krauss stated there is a possibility for additional hangars, that will provide an additional revenue. Mr. Anderson agreed that the Airport is anticipated growth and at the present time there are 120 people on a waiting list for hangars. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber to recommend approval of the resolution for the City of Auburn to enter into a contract with Auburn Flight Service for providing fuel. 4. Airport - Request for Proposals Mr. Krauss presented information on requesting bids to private parties to construct additional hangers at the Auburn Municipal Airport. Approximately 6 months ago an RFP for aviation related business space was issued for this site and only one valid bid was received, however, after several months of discussions, the proposal was dropped for financial reasons. Mr. Krauss explained where the two possible locations for new hangers would be. He also explained the need for new airport office, a garage bay for equipment and additional parking. It is believed that the 3 acre site located near the present office could accommodate between 30 - 50 hangers. PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MARCH 24, 1997 Chair Borden asked about a memo she received from Councilmember Poe regarding the sale of the property. Mr. Krauss explained that the Airport is land poor, and the best way to use the land would be to add hangers. He also pointed out that because the City has received grant money to develop the Airport it would be difficult to sell and most proceeds will go back to the FAA. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber to recommend to City Council to approve the request for bids to construct additional hangers. 5. King County Agricultural Production District Mr. Sokol presented information regarding the King County Agricultural Production District including a few maps indicating the different boundaries. He explained that King County feels that farming in the APD is an important historic, scenic and commercial resource that should be preserved. Mr. Sokol stated that Auburn does not show APD on our comprehensive plan map, nor does the City have an equivalent zoning designation. He explained that the agricultural production district and Auburn's commitment to it has been raised on two issues recently: The first being the annexation of the Stewart Parcel. The Ste~vart Parcel is within the APD. The County has expressed concerns that the City will not support the agricultural production district designation. Mr. Sokol explained the conflict over water quality with the Mill Creek and urban separators. He suggested the City may want to make an agreement will King County: for they would not contest the Stewart Annexation and the City will agree to protect the open space area. The second issued concerns designation of the Auburn Potential annexation Area. Chair Borden stated the City should maintain the ~vater quality in Mill Creek, and still hold farming in high value. Councilmember Wagner and Councilmember Barber agree that the City should not spend money to clean up Mill Creek if it continues to be polluted by the dairy. The Committee agreed that staff's proposed solution was reasonable and should be discussed with King County. 6. Senior Center Plan Review Mr. Deal presented information regarding plans for possible expansion the Senior Center. Expanding the senior center will help to accommodate the activities that are presently scheduled. Mr. Deal explained the possibility of converting the existing library into the senior center. The existing senior center is less than 7,000 square feet, if it were moved to the library it ~vould ~- · increase to 12,000 square feet. Ms. Sallee presented information and a site plan showing a bus turn around and additional parking to serve the museum, the proposed senior center and the multi-purpose building. Councilmember Wagner asked whether the library and the park and the museum will be connected. Mr. Deal explained there maybe a single lane, but the City may need to take out the short cut. Councilmember Wagner and Chair Borden both agreed the facilities should interconnect and the roadway in the park should be modified to reduce traffic speed. PAGE 3 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MARCH 24, 1997 Ms. Sallee presented a possible floor plan created by architect Bob Hull, showing additional office space, kitchen space with the ability to serve several areas, additional storage, accordion style doors for meeting rooms, a health room, computer room, pool room with space for 3 tables, expanded restrooms, and an art classroom. Chair Borden asked if the senior center will be equipped as an emergency facility. Mayor Booth explained we are trying to get support for emergency power generators. Ms. Sallee stated that with the additional space they will be able to feed approximately 300 people at a time. She also explain Mr. Hull's ideas of taking advantage of being in a park setting, with natural light and lots of windows. The proposal included dropping the ceiling for the addition of a new HVAC system to meet current energy codes. Mr. Deal explained the estimated cost of the project to be approximately 2 million dollars. He stated that staff is exploring possible funding sources.. 7. Les Gove Park Tree Removal Mr. Deal presented slides and information regarding the removal of lombardy poplar trees in Les Gove Park. He explained the trees have very shallow roots and have been causing damage in several areas including the tennis courts at Les Gove Park. The trees limit use of the area for the proposed library and will cause damage to many concrete or asphalt surfaces when the new library is constructed.. Chair Borden stated they do shield the view of the rental property near by. Mr. Deal explained they can create a landscaped plan to have the same effect. 8. King County Library Update Mr. Deal presented information on the Library. On April 4th staff will interview 4-5 firms and by mid May King County should have a signed agreement with the firm. There was a discussion on the potential library site regarding the exposure off of J Street and Auburn Way South. There was also a discussion regarding the property surrounding the potential library site and the possibility of buying the land. He also stated that Mr. Dwight Holobaugh is looking into the utility fees for the property. Mr. Deal presented slides of the proposed library site. Chair Borden stated she feels exposure off of Auburn Way South is a pretty high priority, Councilmember Wagner agreed. Consultants should begin design work in May with construction beginning in mid 1998. Library opening is tentatively scheduled for late 1999. 9. Golf Course Fee Update Mr. Deal presented information regarding the 1997 Golf Course Fees. He explained he has reviewed the rates from the municipal courses in the area and the recommended fees are the average of the proposed 1997 greens fees from the 8 municipal courses. He also indicated the Auburn Golf Course will have the lowest Junior Fees in the area. PAGE 4 MINUTES OF'PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MARCH 24. 1997 10. Auburn Youth Participation Initiative Mr. Mandeville gave an update on Americorp. He stated the City of Auburn's application made the final round as part of the states application. He explained that if congress decides to fund Americorp the City of Auburn should receive funding. Mr. Mandeville explained parts of the application requesting crime prevention and education as two main foci. Councilmember Barber asked if the Muckleshoot Tribe will be participating in the cost of the Americorp program. Mr. Mandeville explained that volunteers will be supervised by the Principal of the tribal school. Mr. Mandeville explained there has been a change in the number of volunteers, from 18 to 12 volunteers, there were 6 part time volunteers that have been cut. He explained why it was necessary to keep the non-profit volunteers. Councilmember Wagner asked how they will recruit volunteers. Mr. Mandeville explained that volunteers will be recruited based upon the credentials necessary for the position open, possibly from out of state. He also explained the average age of the volunteer is 30 years old, but they can range from 17 to 65. Mr. Mandeville stated he will find out if funding is available in August. Mr. Mandeville also distributed an article that was in the South County Journal regarding the Landlord Training seminar that he was involved in on Friday and Saturday, March 20 & 21 st. 11. Liquor License Violation Decision Mayor gave update on pending liquor licenses for the Mandarin and the Jade House. With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 10:01 p.m.. B:\PCDC\MIN\3B-97 PAGE 5