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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-28-1997MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JULY 28, 1997 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held July 28, 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, Bill Mandeville, Josie Emmons, and Patti Zook ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth; Ron Carson, Arts Commission; John Raeder and Mike Morrissette, Chamber of Commerce; Rob Vogel The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m. She acknowledged receipt of an agenda modification for action on amendments to the SuperMall rezone ordinance, and an information packet to be distributed relating to the AmeriCorps project. Option to Purchase Agreement for Property. Adjacent to Airport for F.A.A. Mandated Obstacle Free Area (OFA) Planning Director Krauss provided information on the agreement and pointed out on a site plan the 59 foot strip to be obtained by the City for FAA their mandated OFA. This requires a purchase option before the process of receiving the grant. The agreement is before the Committee now and appraisals are under way now. He reviewed the FAA mandated appraisal process. Staff recommends approving the option agreement with modificaiton to Section 7. The acquisition area may actually be 49 feet not 59 feet due to City ordinance requirements calling for a 10 foot landscape strip. The developers are considering requesting a variance to this requirement. Since the landscaping may intrude into protected airspace and the OFA results in a 200 foot wide greenspace adjacent to the parcel anyway. Chairman Borden wondered why the agreement says 39 feet versus the 59 feet. Rob Vogel, from the developers' parmership, said the 59 feet is the distance the property line impacts the OFA. This means they have to move the buildings back, and if the variance is granted than the distance is only 39 feet. Councilmember Wagner asked if staff knew this was an FAA requirement, would it have been approved. Planning Director Krauss replied that the City adopted Zoning Ordinance regulations in the early 1980s. The OFA was a new standard adopted by the FAA in the late 1980s and the Zoning Ordinance was never amended to reflect this. Councilmember Wagner inquired about the City paying when the City does not pay for wetland mitigation. Planning Director Krauss said the standard is being imposed by the FAA. If the City had caught the change in the 1980s and changed the Zoning Ordinance, then the City may have had the regulation to require the developer meet a setback standard, but purchase of some or all the property may still have been required. The FAA says the requirement falls on the City. Acceptance of grant money is contingent on accepting the FAA's standards. Councilmember Wagner had an inquiry relating to the Airport's capital fund working budget. Planning Director Krauss distributed a sheet showing projected revenues and expenditures. The Airport must decrease its costs and increase its revenues. He briefly reviewed the figures on the sheet noting that with the improvements being contemplated, the future looks good. Councilmember Wagner said it appears money is available. Although he still has a problem with the concept, he stated that he can support the proposal. Councilmember Barber said that she agrees. PAGE I MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JULY 28, 1997 Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval of the purchase option subject to modification of Section 7 as described and to final review by the City Attorney. Chairman Borden concurred. Update on Activities Concerning Denial of Stewart Annexation Planning Director Krauss was asked by the Mayor to place this on tonight's agenda. The City informed Dr. Stewart's attorney, Bob West, that based upon the recent direction by the full Council, the City would not join them in their suit. They are in the process of preparing the suit. Chairman Borden recalls from a previous PCDC meeting that Councilmember Barber and Councilmember Wagner were supportive if the City wanted to participate in the suit as a "friend of the court." However, Chairman Borden wanted more information. A motion was not made to direct staff on this matter. Planning Director Krauss said it is certain that the City will be pulled into the matter and can advocate its position. He told the Committee about an annexation that Kent has filed with the Boundary Review Board which involves the same issue as the Stewart case. Chairman Borden encouraged staffto keep working with King County on the area to determine its best use. She understands that 75% of the area is under current use taxation and if it is developed, then the property owner owes back taxes. She expressed interest in the area, and wants to pursue issues related to this, but does not want the City involved in the court case as a co-petitioner. Planning Director Krauss has spoken with King County staff and informed them that City staff are working on Comprehensive Plan amendments, and that City staffhas talked about deleting this area from the Potential Annexation Area. Appointment of Paul Krauss to Serve on the Land Use Study Commission's Mineral Lands Advisory_ Committee Planhing Director Krauss was asked to be the cities' representative on the Committee by the Association of Washington Cities. He plans to keep the PCDC advised on the Commission's progress. Legislation was proposed by the gravel industry to preempt local control. The legislation was approved, but was vetoed by Governor Locke. The legislation would have required every county at county level to designate a mining protection area sufficient to have a 20 year supply. Chairman Borden asked what the bill number is, and where the City's legislatures stand on the bill. Planning Director Krauss said he will put the information in the members' boxes. Update on AmeriCorps Associate Planner Mandeville distributed an information and application packet to the Committee. He told the Committee about the three day in-service training he recently received. The Washington Service Corps funded an annual grant of $193,000 for each of three years. In order to continue the three year commitment, the project must achieve its stated objectives and have good programs. He reviewed information on the development of the neighborhood family statement. He then reviewed the mission statement. He reviewed the types of classes presented at the Neighborhood Family Center such as love and logic and parenting. An International Festival sponsored by the residents council and King County Housing Authority is being held on August 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. He then reviewed the AmeriCorps philosophy. Chairman Borden asked what long term changes are anticipated after the 3 years. Associate Planner Mandeville said they hope to have active block watch programs, active apartment watch programs, and PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JULY 28. 1997 development of service learning projects. Associate Planner Mandeville spoke about the rigorous monitoring program and the requirement of in-depth progress reports. The Mayor said that the Committee needs to decide if staff should proceed with the AmeriCorps project. A statement or commitment from Council is needed. Councilmember Wagner believes the plan is good, but sees potential recruitment problems. Associate Planner Mandeville explained that the City is doing its own recruiting by attending local job fairs, advertising locally, using college placement offices, and work/study programs. Chairman Borden said that recruitment should be done at the Tribe also since they will benefit from the services. Councilmember Wagner asked how the participants would be evaluated. Associate Planner Mandeville explained that performance appraisals would be done periodically. All applicants will have to complete a criminal background check. Chairman Borden believes it is a good program. Councilmember Wagner referred to the budget at the back of the information packet and said more money is needed for transportation. SAMP Public Notice Planning Director Krauss informed the Committee that the Mill Creek Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) is finished. An overview of the Plan will be scheduled for the next PCDC meeting and Public Works Committee meeting. Public Art Update for Pioneer Cemetery. Cultural Programs Manager Emmons presented information on the project for the Pioneer Cemetery. The cemetery is an important historic site which they hope to enhance. She described the art and presented various designs to the Committee and explained the meaning of the designs. The Arts Commission is still reviewing these different circle designs. The $18,200 cost of the project is within the budget. They hope to install the art work before the end of the year. The Mayor described problems with boats and trailers using the parking lot behind the cemetery and backing into the fence. The boat company is moving to Sumner so the City may be able to utilize the lot for greenspace or support for the cemetery. Arts Commissioner Carson, provided information on the fence to be used around the perimeter of the cemeterY. Councilmember Wagner believes the art work is a great project. Councilmember Barber said she likes the lotus design. Oison Canyon Update Cultural Programs Manager Emmons reminded the Committee that the City has received a grant from King County Historic Preservation to do roof repairs on the barn. A contract to reroof the historic barn will be presented at the next PCDC meeting. PAGE 3 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JULY 28. 1997 With no Amendments to SuperMall Rezone Ordinance The Mayor explained that this item was discussed in Executive Session with the City Council. A letter was received from Stan Tabb which indicates he agrees with amendments as discussed. The one exception to relates to the storm water rates. The Committee must now decide if the proposed amendments are minor or major modifications. Councilmember Wagner asked about processing the amendments without the storm water issue being resolved. The Mayor said the City wants to resolve what issues it can, and go to court on the other issue. The Committee must decide if the amendments are minor and can be approved by City Council. If the amendments are considered major, then a public hearing is required. Councilmember Wagner asked that staff insure that the ADA/Mall agreement on the display space be memorialized either with this agreement or elsewhere. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval of the amendments, determined to be minor, to Ordinances 4627, 4742, and 4766, in accordance with the letter of agreement. Chairman Borden concurred. further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. PCDC\M1N~7B-97 PAGE 4