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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-1997MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 12, 1997 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held May 12, 997 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, Lynn Rued, Bob Sokol, Dick Deal, Betty Sanders, and Patti Zook ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth; Rick Pierce, Lakeland Company; Mike Morrisette and John Raeder, Chamber of Commerce; Matthew Wells, Preston Gates and Ellis The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 8:00 p.m. 1. Request for Bids - Metal Roofs for Airport Hangars Planning Director Krauss presented information regarding the request for bids. He explained that the hangars are 20 years old, the buildings are in good shape, but the roofs are leaking. Tony Baca, Building Official, conducted a survey of the existing conditions and made recommendations which were presented to the Airport Advisory Board. Three buildings are scheduled to receive the new metal roofs. He explained that staff will be seeking approval to increase the hangar rents. No Federal money is involved in this project. Councilmember Wagner asked if stafftried to interest any private parties in repairing the roofs. Planning Director Krauss replied no. One person suggested tearing down the hangars, but the City has a substantial investment in them. Councilmember Wagner said that he supports an increase in rental fees. Councilmember Barber indicated that she agrees with Councilmember Wagner. Chairman Borden asked when the City might establish a sinking fund to cover long term maintenance. Planning Director Krauss said that the City needs to work out an amortization schedule based upon an increase in hangar rents. The proposed time frame for establishing the fund is five years. After that time, the money would be set aside for maintenance. Chairman Borden asked if Planning Director Krauss had any idea of what the increase would be. Planning Director Krauss replied no because the airport's hangars do not compare with other airports' hangars. The City's hangars do not have doors and are not as secure. Councilmember Wagner said if there is a very slight vacancy rate the City should charge what the market will bear. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend City Council approval. Chairman Borden concurred. 2. Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments per Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) Senior Planner Sokol presented information on the proposed amendments. In October, 1996, City Council approved Comprehensive Plan amendments to comply with the GMHB May 10, 1996 decision. He provided information on the February, 13, 1997 ruling which required that two minor revisions be made. The proposed amendments follow the GMHB decision to the letter. The Burlington Northern Sante Fee (BNSF) railroad has appealed the Board ruling to King County and litigation is ongoing. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments. He pointed out the memorandum from Mike Reynolds, City Attorney, and explained that the memorandum still holds. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 12, 1997 o amendments. He pointed out the memorandum from Mike Reynolds, City Attorney, and explained that the memorandum still holds. Councilmember Barber did not have questions. Councilmember Wagner asked why the City Attorney prepared the letter. Senior Planner Sokol said the reason is because of the Preston Gates and Ellis letter discussing the issue and because they are taking the. City to court. Planning Director Krauss said that the Preston Gates and Ellis letter was faxed to the City on the day of the Planning Commission meeting. The letter implied that there should be a discussion. However, as the matter is under litigation, it is important that any hearings be conducted in accordance with the Board's remand. Councilmember Wagner suggested that the City Council be reminded of what they need to do at the meeting, and reemphasize the City Attorney's memorandum. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred. Application No. LLA0007-97 - P. Hendley & Associates Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff report. Staff is requesting authorization for the City to sign its own lot line adjustment application as the property owner. He mentioned several issues involved with this particular case. He explained that the platted lot lines do not correspond to the existing tax lines. The adjustment is the first phase attempt to correct the issues. The Hendley Trustee requested the changes be done in order to close a sale. They are paying for all of the costs associated with the adjustment. The next step will involve costs to the City and other affected property owners of hiring a surveyor to prepare the plat documents. This matter will be brought before the Committee and Council at a later date. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred. Update of Yearly Comprehensive Plan Amendments Senior Planner Sokol presented information on the proposed 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendments. He briefly reviewed the property owner initiated and City initiated amendments. Councilmember Wagner said that Policy LU-74 should be reviewed. The RTA station is mentioned in the Comprehensive Plan and should be discussed. Senior Planner Sokol explained that the Commuter Rail Siting Study is an element of the Comprehensive Plan. The Downtown Plan will be reviewed, but he was unsure if it would fit into the 1997 Plan cycle. He explained that the Growth Management Act allows the adoption of subarea plans during the year. Councilmember Wagner said that watershed planning is becoming important, and wondered if this should be addressed in the Complain Plan as part of the planning process. Senior Planner Sokol explained that the City is involved in this matter with regional groups in the south County area. Mayor said that staff is working with committees pertaining to water resources, water use roundtable issues, streams and floods. Chairman Borden asked about the trail adjacent to the Danner property. Parks Director Deal said that the City has a vision of the White River Tail along the river on the north side of the property. The City is PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 12, 1997 o currently working on completing the White River Trail by joining two parks. If funds are available later, they could try to acquire property from Danner. Staff has not been in contact with them for six months. Chairman Borden asked if anything in the Comp Plan amendment would inhibit a trail at that location. Parks Director Deal did not think so. Planning Director Krauss said that Danner is proposing an expansion of their manufacturing facility. The setback is 150 feet from the river which protects the trail corridor. The City would have to negotiate public access and negotiate an easement with Danner. Chairman Borden mentioned that she spoke with Planning Director Krauss earlier regarding establishing an agricultural zoning district in light of King County's issues. The Mayor thought this a good suggestion. Chairman Borden said that staff and Committee have spoken about the area around A Street, and the possibility of placing a moratorium on the area until zoning issues are worked out with the neighborhood. Planning Director Krauss said that it might be useful to designate the area as a "special plan area." The issues are very complex, a process should be started to resolve these issues, as well as obtaining input from the neighborhood. Councilmember Wagner said it would help if the City knew what BNSF was doing with the yard. The Mayor agreed. Chairman Borden asked about design standards which were discussed in the past. Senior Planner Sokol said that he hopes work on the Downtown Plan will spark discussion and a desire for the standards. Planning Director Krauss mentioned the 'T' Street plan proposal which should be discussed with the Committee soon. Senior Planner Sokol said the plan would not be in the upcoming Comp Plan cycle because it is a subarea plan which can be adopted any time during the year. Chairman Borden asked about any leeway in the August 1 date. Senior Planner Sokol said one month maximum which depends on how complex the amendments are and environmental review time. Planned Unit Development Ordinance PUD) Assistant Planning Director Rued distributed the draft PUD ordinance which the Committee is to review over the next few weeks. The ordinance will be a discussion item at the May 27th PCDC meeting. Lakeland Annexation Planning Director Krauss said the City needs to process the annexation as quickly as possible because Lakeland is moving forward with development. Processing the annexation should help resolve the water service issue. Phase I has changed a little and the senior housing project is now back in. There are a few outstanding issues such as the zoning district specific to Lakeland. Staff continues to work on the ordinance and a school impact fee is being developed which pertains to the Derringer School District. These ordinances do not need to be adopted prior to processing the annexation. Councilmember Wagner said he generally favors the annexation. He wondered how concurrency management and the transportation plan will affect Lakeland's development. Planning Director Krauss said the transportation plan is based on LOS C for residential areas in the phase one. ; Chairman Borden asked why the City is in a hurry to annex the area. The Mayor said that part of the reason is discussed in the Public Works Committee's executive session this evening. PAGE 3 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MAY 12, 1997 With no Councilmember Wagner said the matter was discussed for 45 minutes in executive session in Public Works Committee meeting. Planning Director Krauss explained that access to services is a big issue which depends on annexation. Lakeland is anxious to obtain building permits and they need to know who is providing services. Rick Pierce, Lakeland representative, said their building permits were submitted to Pierce County for the community center. The water purveyor issue needs to be resolved. The agreed to LOS C for traffic mitigation. Councilmember Barber agreed that the annexation should be hurried along as quickly as the City can. Park Plan Concurrency Parks Director Deal showed map to the Committee which detailed the various parks, and mentioned the mentioned the goals. Parks Director Deal distributed a draft park inventory sheet. Staff is working on issues such as cost for property, fee in lieu of, updating the capital facilities project for parks, and working on a park plan. Randy Young, consultant for concurrency management, spoke regarding standards for park development, non-impact fee dollars, new development pro-rata share, land development, and disparity. Parks Director Deal explained that Parks staff is working closely with King County to do more in the Lea Hill Area. If the Jacobson Tree Farm is obtained, this additional acreage would increase the park inventory to Auburn standards. Chairman Borden does not want to see Auburn lower its standards. Parks Director Deal come he will provide more information in the future. Parks Director Deal said the next step is to determine the average property value, figure the price for improvements, and then set the standards. Other Business Chairman Borden said she received correspondence in opposition to the proposed rezone of Titchenal/Adams. She also received correspondence relating to mallard ducks on 'T' Street. further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. PCDC~VlIN~5A-97 PAGE 4