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NOVEMBER 10. 1997
The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held November 10, 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, A1 Hicks, and Patti Zook
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Booth; Diane Supler; Mary Urbach, attorney for Terrace View
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m.
Chairman Borden announced that the first agenda item is a public hearing item that would be heard in the Work
Area instead of the Council Chambers.
1. Addendum I to Annexation Agreement for WSC0011-96
Senior Planner Sokol presented the staff report. The development agreement is for approximately 328
acres, and the addendum would include dedication of the Bonneville Power line easement for future park
purposes.
Chairman Borden opened the public hearing. There was no public testimony and the public hearing was
closed.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval of
the addendum. Chairman Borden concurred.
2. Resolution 2887 - Contract with Economic Development Council (EDC) of Seattle & King County
Planning Director Krauss presented the staff report. In the past, there has been debate of whether this
organization does benefit the City.
Chairman Borden wondered how many cities do not belong to the EDC. Planning Director Krauss was
unsure of the number of cities which did not belong to the EDC.
Councilmember Wagner wondered how Auburn could interact with the Pierce County EDC. He believed
the contract is a benefit to Auburn.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval of
the resolution. Chairman Borden concurred.
3. Resolution 2888 - Contract with W & H Pacific
Planning Director Krauss presented the staffreport. The agreement is for the design and project
management oftaxiway and infrastructure work for future hangars on seven acres at the Airport.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber to recommend approval of
the resolution. Chairman Borden concurred.
4. GQvemment Facilities in the M-1. Light Industrial District
Planning Director Krauss reminded the Committee that at previous meetings concerns were raised
regarding the Stewart annexation. He reminded the Committee of the upcoming Comprehensive Plan
amendment vote on this. Once the property is brought into Auburn, a rezone will still be required.
Development of the INS facility could be a controversial issue. The term "government facilities" is also
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found in the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts. The term also covers many facilities such as government offices
and storm detention ponds. Planning Director Krauss has determined that an INS facility is not to be
considered a government facility as envisioned by the ordinance. He believed that this term applied more
generally to local government facilities that may be found in any zoning district in the City. The Zoning
Ordinance would need to be amended to allow this type of facility. The City Council will have some
latitude in approving the Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Chairman Borden said the Zoning Ordinance needs to be clear and say exactly what types of government
facilities are permitted.
Councilmember Wagner appreciates that the term is mentioned in several different zoning districts. He
wanted to know under what conditions a conditional use permit could be denied. Planning Director Krauss
pointed out that a conditional use permit can be denied if certain findings are not met. There is a certain
amount of latitude built into the process. He then read the first and second findings as examples.
Councilmember Wagner referred to the last paragraph on page 1 of Chapter 18:32, the wording "essential
aspect...." and said the INS facility probably does not meet this.
Planning Director Krauss said it is important that the City does not appear to be changing the term in order
to allow or not allow a specific development.
Lea Hill Task Force Report
Senior Planner Sokol pointed out that the Lea Hill Task Force Report is one of the Comprehensive Plan
amendments before the City Council. He responded to concerns previously raised by Councilmember
Wagner, such as zoning to be placed on the area once it is annexed to Auburn. Councilmember Wagner
was concerned about the wording "committed to maintain zoning in King County Comprehensive Plan and
zoning....". Senior Planner Sokol said there are several coveats in place to deal with this. The wording of
"committed" could be softened to "intends to retain" which would not change the intent of the meaning,
but would make it clearer. He believes the map differences are stated and explained clearly in the report.
6. Terrace View Discussion
Planning Director Krauss distributed a memo to the Committee which attempted to address concerns raised
by the members over Comprehensive Plan map amendment #3. He briefly reviewed the requested change
in the Comprehensive Plan as requested by the Terrace View developers. He briefly reviewed the means
suggested by the City Attorney to resolve the concerns expressed by some Councilmembers. One
alternative is to approve the requested amendment, but it will not take effect until a preannexation
agreement is signed with the property owner. A second alternative is to adopt the ordinance which will
contain specific peramenters to limit the development. Staff is not sure how the first alternative would
meet the GMA requirements. They are waiting to hear from the GMA representatives about this.
Chairman Borden prefers to have the preannexation agreement with stipulations.
Councilmember Wagner wondered if it is possible to do the resolutions during the year and then do the
ordinance at the end of the year. Senior Planner Sokol said the intent is to consider the amendments in one
lump and thereby judge the cumulative effect.
Senior Planner Sokol wanted to confirm that the Committee wants staffto pursue the first alternative.
7. Proposed Social Services Expenditures for 1998
Senior Planner Hicks distributed a memorandum to the Committee on the Human Services Committee's
general fund recommendations.
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Chairman Borden wanted more information on DAWN legal advocate. Senior Planner Hicks described the
duties of this person.
Mayor said the advocate provides victims with additional services and the level of protection has increased
substantially due to her efforts.
Finance Director Supler spoke about a recent meeting with DAWN and the legal advocate. The advocate
can intervene in a victim's behalf because DAWN only helps those who are seeking to be helped. The
advocate is the bridge to other social service agencies. The result has been more effort for the money with
this coordinated approach.
Chairman Borden then asked about the Aubum Respite Care program. Senior Planner Hicks said this is
elderly care such as day care service for one day per week which enables the caregiveer to have a break.
The Mayor mentioned the possibility that Auburn might have to increase its EMS funding due to non-
support of the levy.
Councilmember Wagner said he is comfortable with increase in human services funding for 1998.
8. B.B. Magraw'$ Inc. Liquor License Violation Decision
Planning Director Krauss mentioned that this action was probably a result of a Liquor License Control
Board Agent visiting the restaurant at closing time. He referred to a letter sent to the Mayor from the
restaurant's owner approximately six months ago.
With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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