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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-1998MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JANUARY 26, 1998 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held January 26 1998 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Borden, Sue Singer, and Pete Lewis STAFF PRESENT: Paul Krauss, Bob Sokol, Keith Niven, Chris Thorn, Dick Deal, Diane Supler, and Patricia Zook ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth; Paula Thrush, Lea Hill resident The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 6:00 p.m. 1. Regional Governance and Finance Committee (RGFC) Finance Director Supler provided information to the Committee on the group's progress. Auburn has been asked to serve on finance portion of the RGFC to discuss human services issues. She is seeking the Committee's feedback on the project and wondered if Auburn should invest $1,000 in the project. Some agencies have 12 contracts with local jurisdictions and RGFC wants to minimize duplication of services. Chairman Borden approved the request to spend $I,000 on the project. Councilmember Lewis asked how many cities are involved in overall governance. Finance Director Supler said that of the 37 cities, 32 are involved. She mentioned that Algona and Pacific do not participate. Councilmember Lewis expressed interest in seeing the results. Finance Director Supler explained that King County contributes $12.8 million and needs to guarantee an annual investment in human services. 2. ANX0006-97 - City of Auburn Planning D~rector Krauss explained that this annexation is considered minor because the request is to annex City-owned property which will contain a new water pumping station. Water Compliance Coordinator Thorn explained why the annexation is needed. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to recommend City Council adopt Resolution 2907. Chairman Borden concurred. 3. Ordinance 5065 - CDBG Budget 19988-99 Program Year Planning Director Krauss recommended the Committee delay action on this item until the February 9th meeting in order to coordinate with Consolidated Plan. The Committee agreed to the request. 4. Mill Creek SAMP Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Senior Planner Sokol provided background information on SAMP and mentioned the agencies involved. The MOA affu'ms the commitment of all the participants. He stressed that Auburn's signing of the MOA does not approve SAMP; it commits the City to certain activities which he reviewed. Councilmember Singer inquired where the funds are to come from to implement the program. Senior Planner Sokol said the Environmental Protection Agency has funds, the State has the Centennial Clean Water Fund, King County has Conservation Futures Funds, and money will also come from grants. Councilmember Lewis stated that he did not have any problems with the MOA. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JANUARY 26, 1998 '6. Councilmember Lewis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend approval of the MOA. Chairman Borden concurred. Resolution 2903 - SSS/KC Nutrition Project Agreement Parks and Recreation Director Deal presented the staff report. The agreement is basically, the same as in previous years. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred. Resolution 2904 - SSS/KC Meals on Wheels Agreement Parks and Recreation Director Deal presented the staff report. The agreement is basically the same as in previous years. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred. State Buildable Lands Inventory Senior Planner Sokol reviewed the memorandum provided to the Committee. He mentioned the two time frames to be met and said it will take time and effort to set up. In 1992, the City did a land use inventory and certain assumptions were made relating to the percentages of land needed for parks and traffic, etc. Over the next years as development occurs, staffneeds to see how accurate those 1992 assumptions are and make adjustments if necessary. Councilmember Lewis asked if the number of built-out lots by zone is known. Senior Planner Sokol said there are approximately 15,000 dwelling units in the City and about 33,000 jobs. Councilmember Lewis referred to the affordable housing requirements. Senior Planner Sokol mentioned the King County County-wide Planning Policies which say 37% of new units must be considered for low to moderate income. Councilmember Lewis said the City needs to know percentages for now and later. Senior Planner Sokol advised that in affordable housing densities matter. Planning Director Krauss advised that high density development can be condos or high rent multi family. The designation does not imply low income status. Councilmember Lewis emphasized the need to have raw data to determine the kinds of high density to be acceptable to the City. Planning Director Krauss said that developers do not make money building affordable housing. He mentioned a potential for City being punished for not reaching the stated goals and being made to pay. Councilmember Lewis said the City needs to be able to defend a position that says Auburn does not want more low income housing because the City already has a lot. The City needs to have figures to back up their position. A discussion occurred of what constitutes affordable housing. Chairman Borden asked staff if it is possible to have figures relating to Iow and moderate housing, availability of that housing, etc., at the next Committee meeting. Planning Director Krauss said information relating to affordable housing will be provided at the next meeting. A discussion occurred of what happens when annexation occurs. Discrepancies between Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Senior Planner Sokol displayed a map which showed the discrepancies between the Comprehensive Plan PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JANUARY 26, 1998 10. 11. map zoning designations. The Growth Management Act says that Comprehensive Plans and development regulations must be consistent. On the map, he pointed out which ones were resolved during last year's Comprehensive map amendments. He indicated that he will distribute copies of the Comprehensive Plan map to the Committee at their meeting in February. He indicated he will provide a vacant land map to the Committee in about a month. Chairman Borden stressed the need to target any areas that may cause problems in the future Island Annexations Associate Planner Niven explained that the RCW has changed and now allows island annexations to be done by code cities. He referred to a map which depicts five islands that are considered King County, but the property is actually within the City's limits. He provided information on the five areas. He reviewed the proposed letter to be sent to the property owners and explained the process. Referring to potential opposition by the property owners, he said that if 10% of those who voted in the last State election contest the annexation, then a referendum could be called. Staff would like to proceed forward with one of the island annexations and then work on the others. Chairman Borden suggested that staff move forward with the eligible areas. Councilmember Lewis referred to area #5 and mentioned the potential opposition by the property owners. He likes idea of sending out a letter to the property owners. Planning Director Krauss confirmed that staffwill go forward with the island annexations. Library Update Parks and Recreation Director Deal provided information on the update. He showed a map which depicted properties along Auburn Way South and showed the area that the City has obtained that now allows access along Aubfirh Way South. He showed another site plan which showed the ingress and egress to the site, and mentioned that the City Traffic Engineer may have concerns about the two egress lanes. He pointed out where trees will have to be removed on the site. He then showed a site plan depicting the interior layout of the library and changes recently done. He mentioned that recent construction figures have come back over budget and then spoke about details that were eliminated in order to trim the budget. The King County Library Board Director will request additional funds from the King County Library Board. Chairman Borden requested a breakdown of costs for building, furnishings, and technology. Parks and Recreation Director Deal said he will bring the architect and staff to the February 9~ Committee meeting to give feedback and provide information. Chairman Borden wanted to know if the King County Library Board has been asked to participate in purchase of property on Auburn Way South. She wants confirmation that the library is not going to buy the property. The Mayor reminded the Committee that any discussion about property acquisition should only be done while in Executive Session. Alcohol Services at Sports/Entertainment Complexes Planning Director Krauss pointed out the idea of the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) to sell hard liquor at sports centers. This is something the sports center owners have wanted for a while. Dave Purdy, Auburn Police Chief, does not support the proposal. Councihnember Lewis indicated that he does not support the sale of hard liquor at sports centers. Planning Director Krauss said that the (WSLCB) is seeking a response to their proposal. The Committee PAGE 3 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JANUARY 26, 1998 may want the Mayor to send letter a stating the City's position. Chairman Borden agrees that the Mayor should send the letter. 12. King Country Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Planning Director Krauss said this item was added to tonight's agenda per Councilmember Borden's request. Staff needs direction fi.om the Committee to determine if Council wants to do a resolution opposing the TDR. He then provided an overview of what this program is designed to do such as minimal impact of development on rural areas. He sited concerns about the program and that it is not thought out very well. Associate Planner Niven informed the Committee that he recently attended a public meeting on this' program. He mentioned scenarios presented by King County staff on how the program would work. Planning Director Krauss has the impression that King County staff is unsure of the impact of program and exact number of lots that could be developed. He spoke of the different development standards between King County and Auburn. The TDR would be compounding a difficult situation by approving plats without services. He spoke of concerns about future annexation of the area by the City and the obligatory list of things to be considered when annexation occurs. He then referred to a letter he sent to King County outlining the City's concerns. Associate Planner Niven distributed a colored map and copies of letters received from King County and letters sent to King County. Using the map, he pointed out areas King County has identified as receiving areas. He emphasized that them is not a lot of definition by King County about details of the TDR program. He spoke about concerns of King County taking the TDR to County Council for approval. King County assured Lea Hill residents that there would not be many units developed, but King County could not give an accurate number of units that would be constructed. Chairman Borden wanted to know why areas throughout King County are not being used for the TDR. Associate Planner N~ven said that the City of Renton is being hit hard by the program and their staff is looking the matter. Councilmember Lewis indicated that he is not in favor of the TDR at all. He asked what Auburn's alternative is. Chairman Borden said that the City Council could pass a resolution in opposition to the TDR program. Paula Thrush, resident of Lea Hill, mentioned the time fi.ame. She spoke about the program not being in compliance with the Growth Management Act. She stressed that the market study done has flawed information and a traffic study was not done. She foresees multi-family developments being permitted outright. Each plat that has recently been built has more density than is allowed. Renton Highlands and Lea Hill are the only designated receiving areas for the entire county. Planning Director Krauss agrees with Chairman Borden's suggestion to have a resolution adopted by City Council. Chairman Borden stressed that timing is critical and she requested that staff draft the resolution for the February 2na City Council meeting. OTHER BUSINESS: I. Special City Council Meeting on Annexations Planning Director Krauss announced that City Council is scheduling a special meeting for the end of February on annexations. Staff is drafting an agenda for the meeting which will discuss the cost of services, specifics on discussions with King County, potential annexation areas of Lea Hill and West Hill, and status of the annexations. Staffwants to determine how active City Council wants them to be on this issue. PAGE 4 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JANUARY 26, 1998 2. Hearing Examiner Meeting Procedures/City Council Hearing A discussion occurred of City Council's concerns with closed record hearings. Planning Director Krauss will provide the Committee with a "flow chart" relating to the procedure used for permit processing. With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ., PCDC'qMIN~ 1 B-98 PAGE 5