HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-1997MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AUGUST 11, 1997
The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held August 11, 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, Bob Sokol, Keith Niven, Dick Deal, and Patti Zook
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Booth
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m. Chairman Borden announced that the
public hearing would be held in the Council Work Area.
1. WSC0026-97 - Finkbeiner Development
Chairman Borden opened public hearing.
Senior Planner Sokol presented staff report. He explained there are still have unresolved issues regarding
the park dedication even after numerous meetings with Mr. Finkbeiner. He showed a site plan to the
Committee and pointed out the BPA powerline easement and 7.2 acres. He said the type of improvements
to the easement is the point of disagreement between the parties. They will try to reach an agreement on
what exactly will be done.
Parks Director Deal said the issue is dedication of property to the City. They are exploring an option of
property dedication to King County Department of Parks instead of to Auburn. The trail would connect
124th Avenue and 132nd Street. They are negotiating on what level of development needs to take place.
They hope to have a more detailed plan available at the next PCDC meeting.
Senior Planner Sokol pointed out that staff and the developer have agreed to work together and want to
bring this topic back in two weeks. He requests the public hearing be continued to August 25.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to continue the public
hearing to August 25, 1997. Chairman Borden concurred.
Chairman Borden asked how concurrency management would affect this proposal. Parks Director Deal
spoke about King County not requiring park dedication for any of the development on Lea Hill. He talked
about the numerous soccer leagues in the area using the Auburn fields because there are no fields in Lea
Hill for their use.
Chairman Borden asked about development of the area under the powerlines for soccer fields. Parks
Director Deal said it could be done. In some areas the BPA right-of-way is used for athletic space. The
best use for the area would be a buffer, landscaping or a linear trail. A large community park would be
available in the vicinity with the development of the tree farm.
2. Resolution 2866 - Olson Canyon Property. Barn Roof Repair
Parks Director Deal presented the staff report. The barn is 100 years old and is in need of major roof
repair.
Councilmember Wagner asked if the City still has the contract with King County for historical matters.
Planning Department Director Krauss replied yes the City has an annual contract with them. The historical
program helps with listings in the National Register.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval of
the Resolution. Chairman Borden concurred.
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Resolution 2867 - Olson Canyon Property. Barn Roof Repair
Parks Director Deal presented the staff report. The contractor specializes in restoration of historical sites.
The barn is the first structure on the property to be repaired.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval of
the Resolution. Chairman Borden concurred.
Mill Creek Special Area Management Plan (SAMP)
Planning Director Krauss presented information on the draft Plan developed in conjunction with the City of
Kent, King County, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The draft is available for public review. An
information meeting is scheduled this Thursday. The Plan will come back to the PCDC for public
testimony on August 25. He displayed a map which depicted which wetland areas could be filled. He said
if the cities do as suggested in SAMP the review process will go much smoother and quicker. Staff is
working on a grant project with King County pertaining to the Schuler Brothers property. City Council
will be asked to approve and adopt SAMP as part of the Comprehensive Plan. The Committee received
copies of the draft March, 1997 Plan.
Chairman Borden asked if a map is available that shows the quality of wetlands. Planning Director Krauss
said there is a map, and it can be obtained from the Corps and available for PCDC review in a couple
weeks.
1997 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Senior Planner Sokol presented information on the amendments and indicated that some are reasonably
complex. Staff had a briefing with the Planning Commission on August 5 and two public hearings with the
Planning Commission are anticipated.
Councilmember Wagner referred to Policy/Text Amendment #7 and said that he wants to review a copy of
the Lea Hill Task Force Study before being asked to act on it. If the Study can be segmented, the policy
needs to be reworded to reflect this.
Associate Planner Niven pointed out that the majority of the Study is background information such as
issues raised. There are only about three or four pages of debatable information.
A discussion occurred regarding a telephone call the Mayor received from a Lea Hill area resident the
County's plan to "transfer development rights." The discussion reviewed the impacts this might have on
the Lea Hill area.
Chairman Borden referred to Policy/Text Amendment #8 and t/9 and asked if concurrency management
will be part of these. Senior Planner Sokol said concurrency management will be used.
Chairman Borden asked why LU-74 is being revisited. Senior Planner Sokol said that staff reviewed in-
house the potential amendments. Chairman Borden said that she has mixed feelings about revisiting this
issue and suggested leaving the Policy as it currently reads. Planning Director Krauss said this can be
stricken from the proposed amendments. The Committee agreed.
Chairman Borden referred to Policy/Text Amendment #4, and asked what is meant by "limited access."
Planning Director Krauss explained that the Plan prohibits drive through at fast food restaurants. A
potential developer said that banks and drug stores need to have drive-in facilities. Staff is proposing to
allow drive-in facilities when ancillary to facility of over 5,000 square feet.
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Auburn Downtown Plan Update
Senior Planner Sokol informed the Committee that the City chose the firm Arai Jackson to prepare the
Plan. Staff is currently developing the scope of work and contract. The firm has met with Department
heads, the Auburn Downtown Association and the Chamber of Commerce. Staff is hopeful the Plan can be
completed in approximately one year.
Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance
Associate Planner Niven presented information on this ordinance. The Planning Commission conducted a
public hearing attended by only two wireless representatives. The Commission recommended approval
with three modifications as indicated in the agenda bill.
Chairman Borden referred to the aesthetics section of the ordinance and asked why the change in wording
concerning mitigation from "will" to "may". She wanted to consider the wording change some more.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend City Council
adopt the wireless telecommunications ordinance at their September 2 meeting.
Chairman Borden thanked staff for their hard work on implementing the moratorium and development of
the ordinance.
Correspondence from B.B. McGraw's Restaurant
Planning Krauss pointed out that the well written letter raised several concerns.
further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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