HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-1997MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MAY 27, 1997
The'regulal/meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held May 27,
1997 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Borden, Sue Singer, and Rich Wagner
STAFF PRESENT: Lynn Rued, Dick Deal, and Jennifer Francis
ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth; John Raeder, Chamber of Commerce
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m.
1. Resolution #2848 - Golf Course Tee Markers
Mr. Deal presented information explaining the Bench Craft Company agreement. Bench Craft
Company will install and maintain the tee markers on each hole of the Auburn Golf Course. The
tee markers will show the layout of the golf hole, yardage, park, and handicap rating. In addition
the tee marker will also be used as advertisement for the Bench Craft Company. The tee markers
are provided at no cost to the City, and the Bench Craft company will pay the City $3,000 in
addition to the tee signs. Mr. Deal explained other courses have similar signs.
Chair Borden asked if the Bench Craft Company will continue to use the signs presently at the
golf course. Mr. Deal explained new signs will be provided.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend
approval of the resolution for the City of Auburn to enter into an agreement with Bench Craft
Company to provide tee markers at the Auburn Golf Course. Chair Borden concurred.
2. Change Order #1 to Contract No. 96016
Mr. Deal presented information on the change order for Mill Pond Park. He explained the as-
builts for the previous work done by Lakeland and the Auburn School District were not correct,
and therefor require an eight inch reconfiguration of the trail near the pond where handicap
accessibility is required. Also, changes are required for an increase in asphalt thickness for large
equipment access, additional irrigation, and landscaping.
Councilmember Wagner inquired where fences will be located. Mr. Deal explained there will be
fences along a portion of Oravetz Road and between the Meade Property and the park, other parts
of the park will be open.
Chair Borden asked how the fish be provided. Mr. Deal explained the Department ofFish and
Wildlife will stock with pond with trout. The park is scheduled to be complete by the third week
in June.
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Cou~cilmei~ber Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer to approve the
change order for Mill Pond Park. Chair Borden concurred.
3. Planned Unit Development Ordinance (PUD)
Mr. Rued presented information on the Planned Unit Development Ordinance. He explained the
purpose and the process of the PUD. Mr. Rued explained the minimum size for a PUD is ten
acres and the Comprehensive Plan designation won't change, but the zoning map will.
Mr. Rued explained definitions of lot types 1)detached lots, 2)zero setback lots 3) semi-detached
lots and 4) attached lots. He presented information on the calculation of density.
There was a discussion on clustering houses.
Mr. Rued went through exceptions regarding location and sizes, permitted uses - primarily
residential consistent with comp plan map, calculation of number of dwelling units, development
standards - explaining the difference between current requirements compared to PUD
Mr. Rued explained public infrastructure requirements including private streets.
Chair Borden asked for the Planned Unit Development ordinance to be on the PCDC agenda for
the second meeting in June so that other councilmembers will have time to review the ordinance.
4. 1996-97 Conservation Futures Projects
Mr. Deal presented information on the Conservation Futures Fund. He explained approximately
$8 million are available to fund open space acquisitions. Mr. Deal suggested the Schueler
property to be considered for the application. This property located at the north part of Auburn
across from the Steward property and King County is also interested in the project. Mr. Deal
explained he feels that the Schueler Property has good chance of scoring high on the application
process.
Chair Borden inquired about the amount of money that will be needed to maintain the property if
acquired. Mr. Deal said it should be a minimal expense.
5. Park Impact Fee Update
Mr. Deal presented information on park impact fees. Using the existing level of service as the
City's adopted standard, new development needs to construct facilities, or provide funds so
facilities can be developed, to meet that level of service. Mr. Deal explained the goal is to have a
Neighborhood Park within 1/4 of a mile of every resident and a Community Park within one mile
of every resident. The property value used to compute impact fees for the draft plan is $40,000
for community park per acre and $10,000 for shoreline property per acre.
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Mr.' Deal explained the differences between a neighborhood park and a community park. He
presented information on the Six Year Park Projects. Capacity projects meet the future needs of
Auburn, based on population growth of 6,000 residents in that time period. These projects are
eligible for funding from impact fees and other sources. They include Academy Area Park,
North Auburn/Green River Park, Mill Creek Corridor and Hidden Valley Park. Non-Capacity
Projects are Capital Improvements to existing facilities. Since these facilities were used in the
existing inventory to develop the Level of Service, they are not eligible for impact fee funding.
These projects include Green River Trail, GSA Park Redevelopment, Olson Canyon, Les Gove
Park Redevelopment, Fenster Property/Green River Access, Fulmer Field, West Beverly Hills
and Downtown Park.
Mr. Deal gave a status update on all parks on the City of Auburn Park Inventory List.
Councilmember Wagner asked when the lease on Game Farm Park end. Mr. Deal said in 32
years.
At the next PCDC meeting, Mr. Deal will present the park plan for the White River Trail, and a
consultant for impact fees will be attending.
6. White River Historical Museum Capital Project Update
Tabled to next meeting.
With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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