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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-24-1997MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 24, 1997 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held November 24, 1997, in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Rich Wagner and Sue Singer STAFF PRESENT: Paul Krauss, Dick Deal, Bill Mandeville, Patricia Cosgr.ove, Museum Director, and Patti Zook ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Charles Booth and Pete Lewis The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m. 1. Hangars Unlimited Lease Agreement Planning Director Krauss informed the Committee that this item was being removed from the agenda. The City and the tenant are still working out details of the agreement. He wanted to hear the Committee's input on the agreement. Councilmember Wagner said the amount of money in the agreement seemed low and the condominium concept seemed risky. Planning Director Krauss said sureties were put in the agreement to avoid issues with condominium ownership. The lease amount is difficult to determine because direct comparisons with other airports is difficult. He is comfortable with the amount the City is charging. Councilmember Wagner referred to the spreadsheet and requested information from Renton and Pierce County for comparison purposes. Planning Director Krauss said the tenant seems to be a reputable company and their proforma checked out. Councilmember Wagner requested to see what condominium ownership agreement looks like, what is covered, and what the limitations are. Planning Director Krauss reminded the Committee that the Airport does not take general funds and has not taken general funds since its inception. He mentioned that most airports are capitalized from public funds and some have large land holdings. The Auburn Airport is the third or fourth busiest airport in the state. He provided information on upcoming projects at the Airport. Councilmember Wagner mentioned that it was recommended to move the Airport from PCDC to Municipal Services Committee. 2. Consolidated Plan Associate Planner Mandeville explained the Consolidated Plan and reviewed the changes in the Plan. He then read new strategy 3.6. Councilmember Wagner would like to see the use of statistics in the Consolidated Plan to justify the strategies. Associate Planner Mandeville said the City was asked to develop statistics for provision of food and child care. Associate Planner Mandeville then reviewed strategy 5.3 and strategy 7.2 which were revised. Mayor emphasized that Auburn already receives more than its share of low income housing and 37% as mentioned in strategy 7 is beyond the City's means. The wording is inconsistent with what is in the Comprehensive Plan, which states the City already has its fair share of this type of housing. Councilmember Wagner wants strategy 7 changed to be broader and eliminate the 37%. Councilmember Singer said that statistics need to show the City already meets its need. Mayor wanted to reiterate that the City must reverse the trend of having more than its fair share of low income housing. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 24, 1997 Planning Director Krauss said that King County, through the regional planning process, mandated the 37%. Auburn gave its "blessing" to the King County Planning Policies which set a formula. The language in the Comprehensive Plan was carefully crafted to voice Auburn's displeasure in having more than its fair share of the low income housing in the County. Councilmember Wagner reiterated that he prefers the language in the Comprehensive Plan much better. Associate Planner Mandeville then read the revised language to this paragraph and said it would be changed in the Consolidated Plan. He then pointed out that the section on fair housing was changed. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend Council call for a public hearing. Museum Services Agreement-Resolution 2893 Museum Director Cosgrove briefly described the agreement and explained the selection of board members. She then explained the City's responsibilities according to the agreement. Counciimember Wagner referred to item 1.3 on page 3 of the ordinance and pointed out that the number of board members does not match. Museum Director Cosgrove acknowledged that item 1.3. needs to be revised and an item 1.3.C. needs to be added. She went on to mention the new paragraph in the agreement that states the Museum's desire to work with other departments on research and technical issues. Councilmember Singer commended the Museum for its hard work to raise necessary funds for improvements. Museum Director Cosgrove showed a blue print of the Museum. She spoke about the generous contributions of services from local businesses. On the blue print, she pointed out the new rooms and layout. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend approval with the revision as noted above. Washington State Arts Commission Grant-Ordinance 5049 Parks and Recreation Director Deal presented the staff report. Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend approval. King County Arts Commission Grant-Ordinance 5050 Parks and Recreation Director Deal presented the staff report. Counciimember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend approval. AmeriCorps Team Newsletter No discussion was held on this information item. Other Business Parks and Recreation Director Deal will update the Committee on the library project at the next meeting. He will also bring a copy of the site plan to the meeting. PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 24, 1997 A discussion occurred relating to property acquisition needed for the library planning process, and funding strategies for building improvements to Senior Center. A discussion occurred regarding access to the library from Auburn Way South. Mr. Lewis stated his support for the library and doing everything possible to improve access to the library. With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned a~ 8:40 p.m. PCDCXMIN~I 1 B-97 PAGE 3