HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-1997MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 27. 1997
The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held October 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:
Paul Krauss, Lynn Rued, Bob Sokol, Dick Deal, Arnie Galli, and Patti Zook
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Booth; Lauie Pinard, M.A. Segale, Inc.
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m.
1. Ordinance 5036 - Proposed Fee Increase at Cemetery_
Cemetery Manager Galli presented the staff report. He stressed the need to increase fees and charges to
keep up with rising costs for materials and labor. He pointed out the last price increase was on April 15,
1996 and costs have risen 5% since then. The fee structure is reviewed once a year and the last increase
was 18 months ago.
Councilmember Singer asked if the costs raised in 1996 are going up again. Cemetery Manager Galli
replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Wagner pointed out the need for the cemetery to stay competitive. He sited the recent
opening of the Veterans Cemetery. Cemetery Manager Galli said the recent opening of this new cemetery
might hurt Mountain View Cemetery a bit. The increased fees will help alleviate impact of any loss of
business. The fee increase would also keep the cemetery competitive with surrounding municipalities.
Chairman Borden asked when the cemetery would run out of space. Cemetery Manager Galli mentioned a
study done in 1989 which pointed out there is enough room for another 30 years including the undeveloped
land. He then provided information on an endowed care fund for cemetery.
Parks Director Deal mentioned what the endowed care fund could be used for. He also mentioned that the
adjacent property owners know the cemetery may need to expand.
Cemetery Manager Galli then provided information on merchandise sales and number of burials.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend approval of
the Ordinance. Chairman Borden concurred.
2. Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 18.62 - Surface Mining
Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff report. The amendments are proposed for two
reasons. The first reason the amendments are necessary is due to changes in the State law. The second
reason is to preclude the need for surface mining permits for smaller projects like Lakeland and Riverwalk.
Chairman Borden had a question about the purpose section and believes it is more of a definition for
mining. Assistant Planning Director Rued said this section implements the operation of mining.
Chairman Borden said that the previous ordinance mentioned reclamation which this current version does
not. Assistant Planning Director Rued said the mining was done in stages, reclamation done, revegetation
installed, and slope stabilized. The State now regulates reclamation. The subsequent land use is to be
approved by the local authority. The City approves the zoning on the site, and the State will need to know
if this is consistent with local land use regulations.
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Chairman Borden wanted to know how the State is going to regulate. Assistant Planning Director Rued
pointed out that the State legislature gave the State the authority to monitor and it is their responsibility.
No information was provided to the cities on how the State is going to accomplish this.
Planning Director Krauss provided information on the Mineral Lands Advisory Committee he served on
recently. They issued a Report to the Land Use Study Commission on mineral lands. The City has worked
with the State on the Miles reclamation project. The State believes that they do a better job now than in the
past on reclamation. The State also believes they have sufficient staffto provide the service. The State can
either approve or not approve the reclamation plans.
Chairman Borden wondered if the performance bond requirement was eliminated. Assistant Planning
Director Rued said that according to State law the developer does not have to provide a bond twice.
Planning Director Krauss explained that the mining industry had a bill (EHB 1472) passed by both houses,
but was vetoed by the Governor. The bill would have obligated cities to establish a 25 year supply of
aggregate material. The Governor established a Committee which met for three months to ensure
consistency in mineral resource development. The mine owners, Washington Department of
Transportation (a large user of the material), DNR, citizen groups, Audubon, etc., all brought various issues
to the table. The Committee made several recommendations, one of which concerned the State to take
responsibility to find where aggregate is located. He briefly mentioned the other recommendations. The
mining industry wanted a special approval process developed just for them outside the normal Growth
Management Act process, but this failed to be supported by the group. The DNR says the City will be
involved at the permitting process stage, but not at the closure.
Councilmember Wagner referred to page 10 which mentions performance bonds and believes it should say
what the bond is to cover. In referring to page 3, the section on storm drainage does refer to a bond.
Councilmember Wagner referred to page 9 and the wording "may be required". Assistant Planning
Director Rued said the wording has to do with if a problem is discovered and the operator needs to fix.
Councilmember Wagner referred to page 6, hours of operation, and wanted to know if the hours were at the
request of the mine operator. Assistant Planning Director Rued replied in the affirmative.
Chairman Borden wanted to know how the changes affect existing mining operations. Assistant Planning
Director Rued said the new standards have to be complied with. For instance, if the City finds the aquifer
is affected, there is now language in place to address this. Referring to the Segale operation, after 10 years,
the City can review permit and see if the mining operation is in compliance.
Chairman Borden asked how the changes affect the Miles operation. Assistant Planning Director Rued
replied that this is a very complicated situation. Mr. Miles is not sure what he wants to do with the site.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to refer the Zoning
Ordinance amendments to the Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing. Chairman Borden
concurred.
3. Memorandum regarding Questions on 1997 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Senior Planner Sokol provided information from the memorandum in which he tried to address the
Committee's questions.
Councilmember Wagner requested to see in detail what is being agreed to by the word "committed" in
reference to the King County Comprehensive Plan. Senior Planner Sokol said this means the City commits
to keeping the zoning detailed on the map for the Lea Hill area. Removal of the word "committed" would
raise concerns among Lea Hill Task Force members.
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Chairman Borden requested a clarification of the process to be used at the November City Council
meetings on the Comprehensive Plan. Senior Planner Sokol provided information and detail on the
process.
Report from the Mineral Lands Advisory. Committee
Planning Director Krauss provided information from the report as it relates to item 2 above.
Correspondence to Ken Peckham, Schneider Homes, Inc.
Parks Director Deal provided background information on the removal of trees at a designated acre to be
used for a park. The builder inadvertently removed trees on this one acres which was set aside for park
development. The Park Board will set a date for a public meeting to explain type of facilities for the park.
He pointed out that King County jumped the gun and gave the builder permits. King County has now
stopped the work on the site until a park plan designation is in place. Parks Director Deal said the Park
Plan may call for mitigation to provide trees and the builder is responsible for all maintenance of the park
until the land is annexed to Auburn.
further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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