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The'regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held July 27, 1998 in the
Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Borden, Sue Singer, and Jeanne Barber
STAFF PRESENT:
Paul Krauss, Lynn Rued, Bob Sokol, Lisa Clausen, Bill Mandeville, Dwight
Holobaugh, and Patti Zook
ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth; Bob Tidwell
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. WSC0010-98 - Finkbeiner Development
Senior Planner Sokol presented the staff report. The applicant is requesting issuance of water and
sewer availability certificates for another phase of development for the Ridge at Willow Park located
on SE 304th Street, between 124th and 132nd Avenue SE. He reviewed the findings of fact. The
project is consistent with Policy CE-3.
The Committee did not have questions. There was no audience participation.
Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to close the public
hearing. Chairman Borden concurred. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred.
2. WSC0011-98 - Geonerco
Senior Planner Sokol presented staff report. The applicant is requesting issuance of water and sewer
availability certificates for part of the Carrington development. He reviewed the findings of facts.
The project is consistent with Policy CE-3.
The Committee did not have questions. There was no audience participation.
Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to close the public
hearing. Chairman Borden concurred. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred.
ACTION ITEMS:
Ordinance 5126 - Accept Grant for the Neighborhood Program
Planner I Mandeville presented the staff report and explained that the grant has increased from last
year. He provided background on the OCVA grant. He then mentioned changes in the program such
as marketing and changes in the calendar. He spoke about the crime prevention workshops. He then
distributed a memorandum from Geri Glenn, an AmeriCorps member.
Chairman Borden commented that Planner I Mandeville had done a good job on getting funds for the
program.
Councilmember Barber made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend approval.
Chairman Borden concurred.
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2. Resolution 2989 - Regional Finance and Governance
Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Clausen presented the staff report. Councilmember Singer
wanted to know how flexible is the report. Mayor advised that it is flexible. A comprehensive copy
was provided to King County Council; however, it was unacceptable. The wording is similar to what.
was worked out with GMPC. He mentioned the other two proposals contained in the document,
Several cities such as Renton, Kent, and Bellevue are supporting the revised proposal. He advised that
the proposal does not commit funds and then spoke about the upcoming process for approval.
Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Clausen then provided information about the 50/30 agreement.
Chairman Borden wanted'to know how the 30 million is to be spent. Finance Director Supler said the
consultant took the average of two repons for point of discussion. The 30 million is for discussion
purposes. A technical team is needed for the financial debates.
Mayor spoke very briefly about the distribution of revenue and regional dollars. Intergovernmental
Affairs Manager Clausen advised that the rural levels of service are not defined yet.
Chairman Borden asked Finance Director Supler how she feels about the heirarchy of funding.
Finance Director Supler replied that is comfortable with the analysis used in the reports. A lot of the
document is for discussion purposes.
Chairman Borden advised that she is comfortable with the resolution. Finance Director Supler
advised that the City needs to get moving on this because the philosophy has been discussed for25
years.
Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Barber, to recommend approval.
Chairman Borden concurred.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Proposed 1998 Comprehensive-Plan Amendments
Senior Planner Sokol briefly reviewed the proposed amendments. There are six items on the list of
amendments. The Non-Motorized Plan will be added to the list and will be ready for adoption. Staff
need to speak with the Public Works Department about what they want to see in September. He then
reviewed the Comprehensive Plan amendment schedule for approval.
Councilmember Singer asked about item//4. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the
property owner owns property next to a church and the change would correct the map.
Chairman Borden asked about the park impact fees. Senior Planner Sokol explained that this is not a
Comprehensive Plan amendment. The Park Plan was adopted last year and is the basis for the impact
fees. An ordinance to implement those fees will be necessary. Chairman Borden referred to the
policy that says all parcels over 50 lots have to do park dedication. Assistant Planning Director Rued
explained that the only provision relating to park dedication is in the Land Division Ordinance. This
is not a Comprehensive Plan amendment. Chairman Borden said that she would like to come in to the
office this week and look at the Comprehensive Plan map. She then asked about the preservation of
significant trees. Senior Planner Sokol explained that tree preservation is not a Comprehensive Plan
amendment, but is addressed in separate ordinances.
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Status of'T' Street Proposal
Planning Director Krauss wanted to alert the Committee that staff received a formal application. The
project proposal calls for 1 million square feet of commercial, 2,400 housing units and 600,000 square
feet of mixed use on 400 acres. The project is being proposed as a planned unit development. The
proponents will enter into a three party agreement with the City. They provide money to the City to
hire a consultant for the Environmental Impact Study and Special Area Plan. Staff is in the process of
interviewing consultants now. After the agreement is sign, staff will encourage the developers to
show their proposal to Council.
Interlocal with King County (PAA agreement)
Chairman Borden mentioned that this was referred back to the Committee from the Council meeting.
Planning Director Krauss reviewed the proposal and the Council's concerns with agricultural
protection and transfer of development rights. He advised the Council that these are something that
the City is obligated to do by State law and county policy. He asked Dwight Holobaugh, Utility
Engineer, to attend the Committee meeting. The City needs to accomplish environmental restoration
relating to Mill Creek. King County administration of the agricultural production district (APD) does
not permit wetland mitigation, creek restoration, or owater quality. The SAMP group and staff have
spoken to King County on this issue several times.
Councilmember Singer believes the APD parcels should stay together. Chairman Borden asked if it is
politically impossible to accomplish this. Planning Director Krauss remarked that staff has tried for
five years to work out issues with the APD/PAA. The Mayor has worked with both Ron Sims and
Gary Locke.
Senior Planner Sokol advised that a change to how APD parcels are utilized would require an
amendment to the King County Countywide Planning Policies. Planning Director Krauss agreed that
it would be virtually impossible to change the APD designation. King County has said that this
property ought to be in Auburn, but the City needs to protect the property in a manner similar to or
identical to the way the County does. Agricultural use will continue, but under Auburn's
administration. Stream restoration, etc., would become a permitted use. Large portions of the APD
are not farmed and some of the areas are adjacent to Mill Creek to be part of environmental restoration
process "
Councilmember Singer read a portion of a letter from the Audubon Society.
Utility Engineer Holobaugh remarked that staff is looking at Mill Creek floodway conveyance which
they have been working on working on for five years. They have completed the study process and
recommendations on what needs to be done. The creation of channels for water to continue to move is
very important. Waters in the area back up to 32"a. There is no flexibility in the APD program as
administered by King County. He distributed a document to the Committee. King County does not
want to even set meetings or discuss these issues.
Senior Planner Sokol advised that after adoption of the PAA document, the City would have more
leverage to work out management issues with the County. It is a "dead" issue if the agreement is not
adopted as written. It is more likely that resolution will be reached with a document in place. A fear
expressed by some people at the County is that if Aubum annexes the area it will be rezoned for
commercial. The agreement states this would not happen; it is a stipulation in the agreement.
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Mayor pointed out that issues are the endangered species and water channeling because it is not
conducive to fish revitalization. Utility Engineer Holobaugh remarked that the Tribe has done
scientific investigation that Mill Creek corridor is prime function area for salmon. It is critical to the
Tribe. Councilmember Singer asked if the Tribe participated in SAMP. Utility Engineer Holobaugh
said yes and they understand the need for trees, shrubs, and backwater eddies.
Planning Director Krauss remarked that staffhas looked at a joint project with the County relating to
the acquisition of property.
Councilmember Singer suggested getting information in the resolution and out to the public for their
understanding because it seems the neighbors are not getting the correct information.
Chairman Borden indicated that she is interested in Mill Creek and the agricultural area being
preserved. She is confident that the County will continue to preserve the area. If the agreement is
signed, what will happen to farmable land. Senior Planner Sokol said that he cannot answer all the
questions because the service agreement needs to be worked out. There are 280 acres in the APD and
other areas are in the 100 year flood plain. It is difficult if not impossible for development to create
additional flood storage; most of the area is undevelopable. Chairman Borden wanted to know what
the County is asking Auburn to do. Senior Planner Sokol said that Auburn will be required to do
natural resources zoning district. The City is agreeing through the agreement that when annexed,
Auburn will have this zoning district which will allow uses in the County AFD. Staff is still working
on what actions the Council can take if they want to remove land from the district.
A short discussion occurred relating to the Stewart parcel.
Utility Engineer Holobaugh indicated his support of what Planning Director Krauss and Senior
Planner Sokol are trying to accomplish through the agreement. The agreement is important to the
City's storm utility section. Senior Planner Sokol advised that unless the agreement is signed, County
staff will not prioritize to work out until next year. The agreement sets a one year time frame..
Chairman Borden asked what would protect farmable areas in the APD from being turned into
purchased open space or wetland mitigation. Planning Director Krauss said the area has been
designated as an agricultural preserve, but large parcels are not farmed. The Council just approved a
Zoning Ordinance amendment that would limit off-site wetland mitigation. Senior Planner Sokol
remarked that the zoning could always change depending on political will.
Bob Tidwell, audience member, said the water downstream benefits all. The fish people prevent the
agricultural people from keeping the ditches clean. He hopes it can be worked out between the'
groups. He does not think the farmers would argue against. The City is trying to solve the problem in
Auburn, but it will not be fixed until the downstream problems are resolved.
Councilmember Singer is concerned about the whole area being wetland mitigation instead of
agriculture due to development pressures. Planning Director Krauss explained that SAMP has
supply/demand equation and City ordinance which prohibits the importation of others communities'
wetlands. Councilmember Singer wondered if there would be any problem with prohibiting
mitigation. Planning Director Krauss said that he supports wetland banking, the community supports
SAMP.
Chairman Borden remarked that in doing this, the City would be annexing a large agricultural portion
of property with no Comprehensive Plan policy which states how the City values agricultural land.
Senior Planner Sokol said the policies support lower Green River APD. As part of the Compressive
Plan amendment process, the policies could be defined better.
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Chairman Borden does not think Council has consensus on preservation of agricultural land and she is
reluctant to see the City going forward with an interlocal without stronger position regarding
agriculture. Councilmember Singer suggested that the resolution be reworded.
Senior Planner Sokol remarked that staff could come back to the next Committee meeting with revised
language in the resolution. Councilmember Lewis would then be available to review the language. ,
Chairman Borden stressed that the issue needs more discussion at the Committee level.
ZOA0004-97 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment - to add Chapter 18.69, "Planned Unit
Development (PUD) District"
ZOA0001-98 -Land Di~,ision Ordinance Amendment - amend Sections 17.06.020 and 17.06.070 of
Land Division Ordinance in order to implement the Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance
Councilmember Singer wants to see this item before Council. Councilmember Barber agreed and
thinks it is ready for Council review and action. Chairman Borden also thinks the ordinance is ready.
She supports the 25% open space; but 20% open space will pass. She wants to see the ordinance pass.
Assistant Planning Director Rued advised that the PUD ordinance will be scheduled for the August
17th City Council meeting. Recommended changes to the ordinance will be forwarded.
Chairman Borden requested that the Committee review the ordinance again before Council meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Chairman Borden mentioned an item from Council meeting and request by youth relating to the JCPenney
building. She suggested this young person come to a Committee meeting to see the process. The Mayor was
not supportive of doing this because it would convey the idea to the student that this is something the City is in
a position to do. Councilmember Singer suggested telling the student why it is not practical.
Chairman Borden indicated that she will speak with the student. If all he wants is the Penneys building, there
is no point for him to come to a Committee meeting. However, if he wants to discuss community needs, he
could come to the Committee.
With no further items tocome before the Committee, the meeting was adjoumed at 9:50 p.m.
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