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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. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AUGUST 11, 1997 o 4° o 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. PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AUGUST 11, 1997 With no 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. PCDCLMIN~8A-97 PAGE 3