HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-1997MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 8, 1997
The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held December 8, 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, Dick Deal, and Patti Zook
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Booth
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 7:30 p.m.
1. Museum Services Agreement-Resolution 2893
Parks and Recreation Director Deal presented the staff report and reminded the Committee that item 1.3 of
the Agreement had to be revised per Councilmember Wagner's request.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval.
Chairman Borden concurred.
2. Amendment to City Code 3.68.040-Ordinance 5056
Parks and Recreation Director Deal presented the staff report and explained that the reduction in day camp
fee would enable more citizens to attend.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval.
Chairman Borden concurred.
3. Contract with King County Community Services Division-Ordinance 5057
Parks and Recreation Director Deal presented the staffreport for contract amendment 3 for the late night
and after school programs.
Chairman Borden pointed out that the ordinance has an amount of $13,000 and the contract form says
$13,500 in funding. Parks and Recreation Director Deal said he would prepare a memorandum to the
Committee which would clarify the grant award amounts.
Councilmember Barber made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Wagner to recommend approval.
Chairman Borden concurred.
4. Architect for Library
Parks and Recreation Director Deal introduced Rick Sundberg, architect with Olson Sundberg, and gave
background information on the two public meetings, the siting process, and the site plan work reviewed to
date. Staff recommends the site plan be forwarded to City Council for their approval of the site plan.
Rick Sundberg showed the site plan and pointed out placement of the new library facility on the site. He is
working with traffic consultants on traffic flow on Auburn Way South. He then pointed out the ingress and
egress to the library, the parking areas, showed traffic flow around library for book drop off, and pointed
out the loading zones. On the drawing, he showed the location of the library meeting and reading rooms
and the lobby.
Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised that they have a firm helping with traffic flow through the area
to slow traffic down so it is not a straight shot through.
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A discussion occurred relating to access issues of frontage on Auburn Way South, movement via pathways
between the library and museum, lighting to achieve commonality between the structures, and
enhancement of area via a campus feeling. Discussion continued relating to the second phase and where
the addition would possibly occur, and shifting or turning the orientation of the building.
Parks and Recreation Director Deal explained that the Library Board will.have a lot of say and the concept
is not finalized.
Councilmember Wagner made a suggestion of where to shift library to allow additional space in front of
the building for landscaping because at present the building is close to the parking area. He suggested
moving the library closer to the museum.
A discussion occurred relating to the type of landscaping between the library and the rear of the 40 Renta'ls
building. Mr. Sundberg then showed a scale model of the site.
Parks and Recreation Director Deal explained that two public meetings were held and input received. Mr.
Sundberg said a couple comments were received regarding the placement of the building.
Chairman Borden asked about the next part of the process. Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised
that the next step is to get Council approval at their meeting on the work to date, get direction from the
Council, and get their consensus after a presentation. The schematic work is almost complete, but some
additional detail work remains.
Councilmember Wagner pointed out that he was uninspired with the depiction of the exterior view of the
library because it looks an elementary school gymnasium. Mr. Sundberg has not heard this comment
before, but admits the building is very long. Three different roof styles were tried before deciding on the
roof in the display.
It was agreed that a presentation would be made to the Council at their next meeting.
Liquor License Violation Decision
No discussion occurred on this item.
Other Business
There was a brief discussion regarding the inability of the City to purchase downtown properties for
construction of a library because of the high cost of those properties. A library located in downtown would
have better visibility, but the cost is prohibitive.
further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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