HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-1998MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
APRIL 9, 1998
The rescheduled meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held April 9,
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, Lynn Rued, Dick Deal, and Patti Zook
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Booth; Bob Frazier, Director of Operations at Emerald Downs; Jack
Hodge, Northwest Racing; Bob Moran, promoter; Stephen Sheehy,
Lakeland attorney; Chuck Henderson, Lakeland Company; Allison Moss,
Bogle and Gates, Lakeland attorney; Ken Stephens, Lakeland engineer,
Greg Hackworth, architect for Lakeland; Mark Hancock, Lakeland
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 5:00 p.m.
An agenda modification to consider a Parks and Recreation Department request, was added for
consideration at tonight's meeting.
1. Ordinance 5085
Planning Director Krauss presented the staff report. Staff is recommending that the $300 filing
fee for annexation requests be deleted.
Councilmember Singer asked if the change would be retroactive to January 1, 1998. Chairman
Borden and Councilmember Lewis expressed support for making the change retroactive.
Councilmember Lewis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend
approval of Ordinance No. 5085, with the change as discussed. Chairman Borden concurred.
2. Amendment to Ordinance No. 4689 - Emerald Downs
Planning Director Krauss presented the staff report outlining the request for permission to hold a
motorcycle race at the track in September. The requested use was not articulated in the
Ordinance No. 4689 which approved the racetrack. He outlined the procedure for amending the
ordinance and how to determine if the request is considered a minor or major amendment. Staff
is considering the use another racing activity and the track can handle the crowds. He mentioned
the probability of noise concerns.
Bob Frazier, racetrack representative, said the track is trying to utilize the facility in other ways
that are still fri~[dly to the City. The use fits in with the scope of racing and the track can handle
crowds. The race would be at the end of the regular racing season. The track wants to ensure that
the race is within the City's guidelines and that the program would be allowed. He acknowledge
the City's concerns about the possible noise from the motorcycle race.
Bob Moran, race promoter, distributed an information sheet to the Committee which provided
information on the sound limits for these types of races. The race is sanctioned by the American
Motorcycle Association (AMA) and is similar to the races held at the Kingdome. The AMA
conducts about 30 races across the country in different facilities. Playfair in Spokane has had
similar functions to the one proposed at Emerald Downs. AMA is aware of the community's
concerns about noise from the event. He mentioned the sound limit requirements in the AMA
rule book.
PAGE 1
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 9, 1998
o
Mr. Frazier explained that the motorcycles have mufflers and the cycles that would run at the
track will not be nearly as loud as those at the Kingdome. Mr. Moran showed a picture of the
type of motorcycle and pointed out the size of the muffler.
Chairman Borden asked how loud 95 dBA at 100 feet is. A discussion occurred on the noise
level produced by the motorcycles. The cycles are equipped with mufflers that muffle the sound
quite well. It is doubtful that people standing outside the facility would be able to hear any noise.
Councilmember Singer asked about the duration of the races. Mr. Moran said the main event
lasts about 15 minutes, other events about five minutes each. There is some preparation time
between each race.
Councilmember Lewis asked if there are plans for any future races. Mr. Frazier said if the event
is successful, the track may want to sponsor one event per year. It could become an annual event.
The participants will stay at local hotels and use the local restaurants.
Councilmember Lewis asked about the cost of supporting a cycle and rider. Mr. Moran said it
costs approximately $20,000 for the cycles. Mr. Frazier said the event is attended by family type
clientele.'
Councilmember Lewis asked Jack Hodge, of Northwest Racing, if he supports the proposed
event. Mr. Hodge talked with Mr. Moran about the possible noise and if it would be a factor to
the adjacent property owners. They will talk with Miss Stewart, who lives next to the track, and
work it out with her. The event must stay within a certain dBA level. The noise from the event
will dissipate before it reaches her house. The track is striving to be a multi-purpose facility and
this event could be very successful. The event held at Playfair in Spokane was very well
attended.
Councilmember Singer asked if the event would destroy the racetrack running surface. Mr.
Hodge replied no because the event would be after the normal horse racing season which would
give the track time to repair the running surface before the next horse racing season. Mr. Moran
said the running surface would be packed down hard and the fluffed up again for the horse races.
Mr. Frazier said the track staff discussed the event for a while before making a decision to
conduct the event and seek the necessary City approval.
Chairman Borden said it is a good idea to maximize usage of the track for this one time event.
Councilmember Singer wondered if the track wishes to sponsor the event again next year, would
they have to seek approval from the City again. Planning Director Krauss advised that the track
would need to seek approval again.
Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to recommend
Emerald Downs be allowed to conduct the one time motorcycle event. Chairman Borden
concurred.
Skate Park Consultant Agreement
Parks and Recreation Director Deal presented staff report. He provided background information
on the process. The consultant has experience working with other jurisdictions on design of parks
for Kent, Des Moines and Redmond. They are attempting to bring down the cost of consultant
fee. A series of public input meetings will be set up. A more detailed analysis for park siting will
PAGE 2
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
APRIL 9, 1998
be undertaken. There could be some liability if the skate park is not constructed correctly. The
advantage to this consultant is that they have done 150 parks.
Councilmember Lewis asked who determines if the skate park is designed correctly. Parks and
Recreation Director Deal said that no claims have been filed through WCIA. The design criteria
needs to be decided upon, and a good strong design produced.
Chairman Borden asked how much additional money will be needed. Parks and Recreation
Director Deal said a citizens group is ding fund raising and mentioned the types of fund raising.
Councilmember Singer said that the cost looks reasonable. Councilmember Lewis wanted to
confirm that the money for the project is coming out of money that is already allocated for the
expenditure. Parks and Recreation Director Deal confirmed this.
Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to recommend
approval of the consultant agreement. Chairman Borden concurred.
Lakeland - Planned Unit Development Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and
Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance
Planning Director Krauss informed the Committee that these items are on a "fast track". Staff has
conducted extensive discussions with the Lakeland Company (TLC) since the first of the year.
He spoke about the arbitration process to work out and resolve issues. TLC has a financing
package for the Lake Tapps Parkway and other improvements contingent upon final resolution on
the major points need to be reached by May 4th City Council meeting. The Pierce County
Boundary Review Board has acted favorably on the annexation petition for 280 acres. It is
anticipated that by late May or early June the annexation can be finished.
Chairman Borden wanted to know exactly what has to be passed for TLC's financing package.
Planning Director Krauss outlined the matters that need City Council approval.
Mr. Sheehy identified the items and said TLC is asking for City Council to act on May 4th on their
request to revisions to the annexation agreement and zoning for the property which should occur
before annexation. TLC is suggesting that the zoning be accomplished through a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) ordinance. They are also requesting Comprehensive Plan amendments to
bring the Auburn Comprehensive Plan consistent with the conditions of approval of the Lakeland
Hills South PDD. Three ordinances needed to be acted on: 1) model homes in preliminary plats;
2) new ordinance regarding the basic building permit process; 3) amendment to existing final plat
process relating to bonding. Two items are on for consideration at tonight's meeting: 1) PUD
ordinance; 2) Comprehensive Plan amendment which would bring the Auburn and Pierce County
Plans into alignment. These two items will be referred to the Planning Commission for their
recommendation.
Planning Director Krauss said that two of three ordinances proposed by TLC pertain to the
subdivision code which comes under the Planning Commission. The Committee will not review
the settlement agreement tonight, or the amended annexation agreement, or their proposal for
more rapid building permit process, which will all be discussed at the special Council meeting on
April 13th. At tonight's meeting, the Committee will get a feel for what is proposed by TLC,
receive the Committee's comments, and if the Committee is comfortable, then refer the items to
the Planning Commission so they can make a recommendation to the City Council for action on
May 44.
PAGE 3
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
APRIL 9, 1998
Councilmember Lewis asked how many items are required to go to the Planning Commission.
Planning Director Krauss said the Comprehensive Plan text and map amendment, proposed
changes to the subdivision code relating to bonding and model homes, and the PUD ordinance
Chairman Borden wanted to know why all the proposals have to be acted on by May 4th. Mr.
Henderson explained that the Lake Tapps Parkway is a public-private partnership between Pierce
County and TLC. TLC's portion is approximately $11 million. The 6320 bonds are being used
for financing of TLC's portion of the project. He mentioned the financing options of either bonds
or a road improvement district (RID). The 6320 bonds allow portions of the project to be in
Auburn and Pierce County. Their lender has put up a commitment for the bonds and the lender's
conditions require settlement of issues with Auburn and Bonney Lake, resolution of zoning issues
and PUD issues.
Mr. Sheehy said their three ordinances are designed to allow a more accelerated schedule and
condition of financing to move quickly. Mr. Henderson said their three ordinances are in the in
letter of financing. There is a business reason why the lender wants expedited process. If TLC
does not have the bonds, then they are back in the RID process.
Chairman Borden said it makes sense to have a settlement agreement; however, the process for
adopting ordinances is a formal process.
Councilmember Singer wanted to know where TLC obtained the three proposed ordinances. Mr.
Sheehy explained that the TLC looked extensively at Auburn's processes and determined which
were most critical to them. They reviewed other such ordinances in King and Snohomish
Counties to see what these jurisdictions do. Regarding the final plats, most other jurisdictions
including Kent, Mill Creek and Redmond, allow bonding before recording of the final plat. Other
cities are more liberal in their approach to the final plat process. TLC has a disagreement with
the words "substantially complete" in Auburn's Code and their ordinance strike the words. Their
three ordinances as proposed are the most reasonable. Regarding the model homes, he says that it
is standard across the board that model homes be allowed with each preliminary plat.
Councilmember Lewis wanted to know the difference between Auburn's ordinance relating to
model homes and what is proposed by TLC. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that
Auburn's ordinance allows one model home to be built on one lot; preliminary plat allows one
model home per each plat. Mr. Sheehy advised that TLC wants 4 model homes per plat.
Chairman Borden asked for clarification on the Planning Commission's role in the process.
Assistant Planning Director Rued advised that if the Commission makes a recommendation on an
item, the Council can act on the item, can modify the item, or if the item is something new, not
previously heard by the Commission, then it must go back to the Commission.
Councilmember Lewis wondered if the Commission recommends something and Council has
added, does the item have to go back to the Commission. Assistant Planning Director Rued
replied no. The Zoning Ordinance speaks to the role of the Commission and what the Council
can do with their recommendation. He then referred to the appropriate Aubum City Code section
and read the paragraph.
Councilmember Singer referred to the ordinance on model homes, and asked if the number of
model homes relates to the size of the plat. Mr. Sheehy said no; the plat would just have four
model homes.
PAGE 4
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
APRIL 9, 1998
Planning Director Krauss advised that the ability to complete the annexation now rests with the
City Council. Disputing Mr. Henderson's earlier statement, he indicated that nothing obligates
the Council to withhold action on the annexation.
Mr. Sheehy says that TLC understands Council's decision whether to adopt any of these or not.
TLC understands Council says when to annex. TLC is seeking help to move the project forward.
A discussion occurred on what items will be discussed at the April 13th special Council meeting
and the April 27th Committee meeting.
Chairman Borden expressed resentment toward the amount of pressure put on the Council by
TLC to review vast volumes of information during a short time period. She encouraged Mr.
Henderson to meet on April 13t~ to review and resolve the issues before the deadline.
Mr. Sheehy introduced Ken Stephens, who has been responsible for the overall development;
Mark Hancock, TLC's point person for permit development; Greg Hackworth, architect, hired to
work on project; Allison Moss, attorney with Bogle and Gates, hired to work with staff on the
PUD ordinance.
Mr. Stephens brought the Committee up to date on current status on proposed annexation area.
Three single family subdivisions are underway. He provided information on the status of
Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3. A mutli-family attached project on 20 acres is under
design now, two single family attached projects are also under design. They are interested in
providing quality attached housing. He then pointed out the location for the community center.
Mr. Hackworth said the attached housing is 12 to 14 homes per acre to will create a strong
residential image. He then described the types of housing for the different projects. Mr.
Henderson pointed out that all of Lakeland is administered by a Homeowner's Association; if
condominiums there is also a condominium association and different neighborhood associations
also. Mr. Hackwork then described the linear park and described the landscaping designed by a
landscape architect. Mr. Henderson mentioned their substantial budget for marketing purposes.
TLC recently hired a mining firm to do the regrading work on the former mining site.
Mr. Hancock spoke about the condominium community, Waterford Place, which was recently
submitted to Assistant Planning Director Rued for his review of the schematic site plan and
engineering plan.
Planning Director Krauss advised the Committee that the project has changed significant from
when TLC came in two years ago. Using the current Comprehensive Plan map, he pointed out
the areas that have changed, reduced number of single family detached lots, and the greater
number of medium density in Lakeland now. The mix of housing types is different now.
Ms. Moss spoke of the need for the PUD ordinance now. TLC does not want the zoning to revert
to R-1, Single Family, upon annexation. They want the ordinance adopted simultaneously with
or before annexation. The drafted PUD ordinance is modeled under Pierce County's. The major
purpose of the PUD ordinance is to spell out subsequent phases, get process approved by Auburn,
and spell out what constitutes major and minor amendments. Planning Director Krauss advised
that he worked with Ms. Moss for three on Friday and received the amended version yesterday
and reviewed it today. It is still very much a work in progress.
PAGE 5
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
APRIL 9, 1998
Ms. Moss acknowledged that staff has not had a lot of time to review the document. Her
letter outlines differences between the generic ordinance and what TLC has proposed.
Planning Director Krauss refereed to the planning areas and their density ranges. He pointed out
the zoning districts on page 8 of the ordinance, and on page 10 the moderate density. He
presented a couple different scenarios and what could be considered a minor amendment and
what could be considered a major amendment. He said this PUD is predicated on the fact that
Lakeland is committed to a PDD in Pierce County and imported in City and is regulated by this.
Ms. Moss spoke regarding recognizing Pierce County PDD as Auburn PUD, set up a process to
administer development in phase, and if a change, who administers the change. Planning
Director Krauss wants to ensure the City Council is empowered so that if significant changes are
proposed, Council has the power to approve changes. Staff is working with Lakeland on
administrative site plan approval. Landscape issues are still be worked out. For the
administrative review, staff wants to make sure standards are met and fundamental issues
resolved.
Chairman Borden referred to page 2 of TLC PUD, where a number of items speak to the reason
for a PUD, and wanted wording such as "pedestrian oriented" to be defined. Planning Director
Krauss said the City PUD is structured, but in Lakeland, some projects are already through and
portions designed such as parks. The Committee needs to understand that they are accepting
Lakeland and they had already obtained approvals in Pierce County.
Councilmember Lewis wanted to know who sees the standards after they are written. Planning
Director Krauss said the findings of fact are employed by Council during evaluation of PUD or
major amendment to PUD. These are used each time TLC comes forward with the project.
Councilmember Lewis wanted to know the first time Council would see the information.
Assistant Planning Director Rued said the Council would see May 4t~ after the Planning
Commission makes a recommendation on April 22"d.
Ms. Moss said the development standards in ordinance are in annexation agreement. The
landscaping standards are tied to zoning districts that do not exist in Lakeland, this issue will need
to be worked on separately.
Assistant Planning Director Rued advised that if adopted as proposed, staff cannot guarantee that
what is on the ground is going to look as presented this evening There are no controls in place to
guarantee. Planning Director Krauss acknowledged that staff cannot guarantee this type of
building will be built. As long as the buildings conform with density and quality, they will be
permitted.
Mr. Sheehy advised that the design standards will be hotly debated, and they parties may simply
may not agree. Staffwill present ideas to Council and TLC will present ideas to Council, and the
Council will make the decision.
Chairman Borden asked TLC why not articulate design standards in some way now. Mr.
Henderson said TLC staff attended the Planning Commission hearing on the City's PUD. Other
developers objected to standard. Because the project does not meet requirements of medium
density as proposed in generic PUD ordinance, TLC could not meet lot width requirements or set
back and lot widths do not work. TLC had to go to condos to build lots. If TLC wanted to make
lots, they cannot do it the way the City PUD ordinance currently reads. They are forced into
PAGE 6
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 9, 1998
inferior ownership standards. A better way would be to lay plat over and have individual
ownership. The lot sizes are not flexible for these designs.
Miss Moss said that because it is condominiums it is one lot. The project cannot meet standards
because not right width or setbacks. There is a problem with the design guidelines. Mr.
Henderson said the Planning Commission directed staff to revisit the flexibility issue.
Chairman Borden spoke of concerns about the projects shown tonight by TLC staff. They are
attractive looking, but lots of density. She understands that the projects received Pierce County
approvals. Auburn citizens are very concerned about densities and she wants to ensure the
projects are quality projects. She is not assured that TLC will complete the development.
Mr. Henderson wanted to be candid and that to expect staff and TLC to work out some issues is
not reasonable. The Council will make a decision on this issue when it decides to annex. The
choice at the annexation level is project the way it was approved or not.
Chairman Borden pointed out that Auburn has the right to annex the property. The City is trying
to rapidly implement ordinances to accommodate Pierce County decision. A certain amount of
interpretation and compromise are involved.
Miss Moss pointed ordinance and said a number of compromises have been made relating to the
Comprehensive Plan amendment. The projects looked at tonight are multi-family, but do not fit
in. She suggested changes for the amendment. She suggested putting an overlay on the map for
the Lakeland area and show the Lakeland PUD on the map. This would avoid annual review
process and constant changes.
Planning Director Krauss has spoken with Miss Moss. He talked with Bob Sokol, who took a
suggestion from Ms. Moss, and modified the proposed language even further. Planning Director
Krauss distributed the revised Comprehensive Plan Amendment exhibit. He explained that the
standard map definitions do not apply for the Lakeland South development. He stressed that the
amendments are considered "emergency" amendments under the Growth Management Act.
Chairman Borden called for a 10 minute break at approximately 7:20 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Chairman Borden referred to the 3,408 unit cap, and posed a scenario whereby TLC wanted to
create more dense sections, and almost at cap, would they have to come back to Council to
change the cap. Planning Director Krauss advised that a 10% change can be made to individual
planning areas and not to the overall cap of 3,408 units.
Mr. Sheehy does not foresee exceeding the threshold. Mr. Henderson does not anticipate
reaching 3,408 units cap. He says it is a struggle to produce 408 units. He anticipates coming
before the City Council for the 850 units because these are too dense for the site. They will ask to
reduce density here and up density at a more moderate area; it will all average out.
Chairman Borden said that Planning Director Krauss's suggestion that this would be a rezone is a
good suggestion because ranges of density are great. She asked what gives a homeowner
predictability of what is happening in another area. Planning Director Krauss advised that the
City does have a level of predictability. The ordinance informs them that their area will not be
next to a high density area or a convenience store. The point is to follow due process where
major amendments are proposed.
PAGE 7
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 9, 1998
Mr. Henderson spoke about the severe disclosure penalties if he failed to fully inform purchasers
of his homes.
Councilmember Singer asked what major areas still need to be resolved and where is compromise
possible. Planning Director Krauss informed the Committee that a lot of the language still needs
to be reviewed and resolved. Ms. Moss mentioned the architectural, signage, and landscape
standards, how to do map amendment, clarification of the cap, and flexibility in lot sizes. She
believes that some issues can be resolved.
Councilmember Lewis wanted to know if the items discussed this evening will be discussed again
on the 13th. Planning Director Krauss said the emphasis that night will be on the amended
settlement agreement.
Chairman Borden wanted to know the status of review on the other ordinances relating to final
plat bonding and model homes. Planning Director Krauss advised that he and Assistant Planning
Director Rued have reviewed the PUD in detail, but the other two ordinances are circulating in
Public Works Department for their staff to review and comment.
Regarding the proposed ordinance relating to accelerated building permit review, Assistant
Planning Director Rued explained that this does not go before the Planning Commission, just the
City Council. He anticipates the Public Works Department and Building Division will have
comments on this proposed ordinance.
Regarding the change to the Subdivision Ordinance relating to model homes, Assistant Planning
Director Rued advised that this does have to be referred to the Planning Commission for their
special meeting on April 22nd. These are proposed City-wide changes. He advised further that
the proposed ordinance is TLC's proposal and staff has not countered with their version.
Mr. Henderson said if the plat is 20 lots and more four model homes would be permitted; for 15
lots, it would be three model homes.
Councilmember Lewis thinks the existing ordinance says one model home. He proposed for 20
lots and under, one model home be permitted, for 20 lots and above, it would be more. He sees
this as a simple change. Planning Director Krauss advised that staff has not talked about this
extensively. The issue is to make sure that fire trucks have access and TLC has stipulated that the
City Engineer will review. He does not see a significant problem with the change.
The Committee agreed to the change if less than 20 lots are involved.
Regarding the ordinance change dealing with final plat bonding, Assistant Planning Director
Rued gave information on the current process. Staff has concerns that if the City accepts bond,
the City then accepts responsibility to act on bonds if the developer goes away. The City could
have 300 separate property owners wanting to build and no infrastructure in place to serve the
residents. This is in the realm of possibility. The change gives developers flexibility to have
their product on the market sooner.
Planning Director Krauss advised that if public infrastructure is under construction and the
weather turns bad, and lots are under construction, there is nothing to give a permit for. The City
would withhold permits because no road or sewer is provided. He is waiting to hear from the
Building Division inspectors to see what problems they might foresee if the ordinance is changed.
PAGE 8
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 9, 1998
The City inspection staff is not excited about the possible change.
Mayor mentioned that he talked with several other cities, and there is a variety of different levels
between what the cities require for final plat bonding. Councilmember Lewis asked if there was
any documentation about problems with bonding in this proposed manner versus other cities.
Planning Director Krauss mentioned people living in trailers or motels while waiting for their
homes to be finished, and building permits not being issued because improvements are not in
place.
Councilmember Lewis acknowledged that a big part of the problem is weather related which
prevents buildings from being started. Planning Director Krauss said the City should assure, at
least, that an all weather road and sewer and water are provided. Basic services should be
available. Councilmember Lewis said that in Lakeland's case they know where the roads will be
and were the sewers are going.
Mayor said that the City needs to have an assurance that infrastructure will be placed there or can
be placed there. Councilmember Lewis said that when dealing with bonds, a certain
reasonableness is allowed. Either the services are in or nothing allowed to be built. Bonding
suggests that the developer has cash and the ability to provide necessary services.
Councilmember Lewis said that staff is talking about a worst case scenario which means failure
of developer. Assistant Planning Director Rued then reminded the Committee of a developer
who proposed 375 lots in preliminary plat, and what would have happened if the project had not
been bonded.
Mayor said that maybe 70% completed infrastructure is too much, but 40% is too low. A
percentage could be determined which would help the project and speed up the process, yet
would protect the buyer and the City. Planning Director Krauss mentioned concerns weather
conditions or a strike, and expressed comfort knowing that before any building permits are issued,
an all-weather road and sewer and sewer are in.
Mr. Henderson said the government does not need to protect everyone from everything.
Providing the road and sewer and water substantially increases cycle of time between breaking
ground and selling a house. They can provide a good quality house at lesser price. In Tacoma,
builders can start the foundation before sanitary sewer is in.
Councilmember Lewis recommends the Committee forward this item to the Planning
Commission to make a recommendation. He is not convinced that it is necessary to have an all-
weather surface or water and sewer. In the case of a massive default, the insurance company will
build or will give money to the City. He believes a compromise can be reached on the matter.
Councilmember Singer expressed agreement with Councilmember Lewis and she believes that
70% is too much.
Mr. Henderson said that a typical requirement that makes sense is that storm drainage be in and
operating. Anything other than this is a financial interest.
Planning Director Krauss told Mr. Sheehy it may be possible for the City to provide final plat
approval, but with proviso on plat that sewer and water are not in.
Chairman Borden suggested that staff check with other cities and see what they require for
bonding of final plats. Councilmember Lewis would like to see the inspectors' comments on the
proposal as well as what other cities do relating to bonding for final plat.
PAGE 9
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
APRIL 9, 1998
Planning Director Krauss advised that the Planning Commission has been known to defer action
on items and suggested it is advisable to ask them to vote and make a recommendation on the
items before them on April 22nd. He advised that the Commission be informed of the time line as
well.
Chairman Borden acknowledged that the items will be referred to the Commission and request
that they revieTM the items and make a recommendation to Council. The Committee will discuss
the items at the meeting on April 27t~. She also requested that the Commission be advised of the
Committee's concerns.
Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to refer the items to
the Planning Commission for action at their special meeting on April 22"a. Chairman Borden
concurred.
5. Liquor License Discontinued
No discussion was held on this item.
With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
PCDC'uMIN~4A-98
PAGE 10