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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-1998MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OCTOBER 12, 1998 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held October 12, 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, Dick Deal, and Patti Zook ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth; Jack Hunden, Westfair representative; Florence Myers; Arnie Galli; John Frazier; and Christie Byerlie The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. WSC0012-98 - Larry Worley Principal Planner Sokol presented the staff report. The applicant has requested water and sewer availability certificates for property located at 1222X SE 310th Street. He reviewed the f'mdings of fact and conclusions related to this case. Staff recommends approval of the development agreement and issuance of the water and sewer certificates of availability. Councilmember Lewis referred to the drawing provided in the packet and wanted to know if there was actually any unbuilt portion of the lot. Principal Planner Sokol advised that the drawing in the packet was a preliminary sketch, and he has now received another drawing which is closer to what the development will look like showing more landscaped area. He further advised that the City does not review these types of projects for conformance with setback requirements, etc., but does review to ensure that public infrastructure is built to City standards. Chairman Borden opened the public hearing. Florence Myers, 12130 SE 310th Street, expressed concerns about drainage from this site to her property. She hopes the developer and King County will make sure there are no drainage problems from the site to her property. Principal Planner Sokol said that the City's Public Works staffhas reviewed the information and did not have comments related to storm detention. The system has been designed to King County development standards, and City staffhas indicated that it will meet the City's standards. He referred Ms. Myers to the appropriate King County department for assistance. John Frazier, 12020 SE 310th Street, inquired about where the sewers will be placed. The entire block could be connected to sewer if the line goes to 116th Avenue. Principal Planner Sokol advised that if a sewer line is gong in to serve this property, then the developer pays the entire cost of building the sewer. The adjacent property owners would only be required to hook up to the sewer if their septic system' failed. Amie Galli, 12226 SE 3 l0th Street, wondered where the sewer line would go. Principal Planner Sokol remarked that this is an issue for the City's utility engineers. The property owner who builds the sewer is required to pay the cost to build it; at a later date property owners along the route of the sewer line would be required to pay a share of it once they hook up. Mr. Galli asked about having to provide an easement for the sewer line. Principal Planner Sokol advised that any sewer to be built will be built in the public fight-of-way. Ms. Myers reiterated her concerns about drainage problems and the need for the approving departments to be aware of the situation. Principal Planner Sokol informed the audience that the City's utility department can answer questions related the sewer. Concerning any potential flooding from development of the property, the audience should contact the appropriate King County department. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OCTOBER 12, 1998 Mr. Frazier suggested that the County and City get together and connect the sewer between 124th and 116th. He stressed the need for 116th to have sewers. He spoke about the homes currently on septic system dumping into the underground water. Councilmember Singer wondered if this would involve LIDs and cost to the homeowners. Mayor said that it possibly could involve LIDs and that this is something City staff should look at. Councilmember Singer made a motion, and Councilmember Lewis seconded, to close the public hearing. Chairman Borden concurred. Chairman Borden advised the audience that the Committee is to make a recommendation regarding the water and sewer availability certificates. The City developed a policy that states as long as the property in this area is part of the County the City could look at it to the degree that it meets City development standards. The City does not take a detailed look at how the project is going to be laid out. Principal Planner Sokol confirmed Chairman Borden's statements. The City wants to ensure that public infrastructure that will be inherited by the City and that the City will be required to maintain is built to City standards. This infrastructure includes streets, lighting, sidewalks, and parks for larger developments. Chairman Borden revealed that Council has had concerns about traffic from the denser developments on Lea Hill, but because the area is part of the County, the City cannot make planning-related decisions. Councilmember Singer wanted to know if the Planning Department could express concerns or relay the citizens' concerns to the County. Mayor advised that the City cannot act as their agent. Planning Director Krauss said that the Council can articulate any concerns during the SEPA checklist review process. The SEPA authority is the County and Planning Director Krauss summarized the process that this would take. City staffwill be reviewing and commenting on the SEPA checklist for the project. Principal Planner Sokol disclosed that when he sends the County a copy of the development agreement, he can list the Council's concerns in the cover letter. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to recommend approval of the development agreement, but requested that staff forward to King County a letter raising concerns about storm water issues in the area. Chairman Borden concurred. WSC0013-98 - Westfair LLC Principal Planner Sokol presented the staffreport. The applicant has requested water and sewer availability certificates for property located on the west side of 124th Avenue SE, north of SE 308th Place. He reviewed the findings of fact and conclusions related to this case. Staff recommends approval of the development agreement and issuance of the water and sewer certificates of availability. Councilmember Lewis referred to the site plan and believes the development is a difficult one to do at all. A discussion occurred on the turn-around radius. Chairman Borden opened the public hearing. Christine Byerlie, 12116 SE 3102 Street, expressed concern about the development being geared toward low income residents, the project's location being far from the main road, and accessed via a narrow road. Councilmember Lewis wanted to know if the access is considered to be a driveway. Principal Planner Sokol advised that the Fire Department reviewed the site plan and did not raise any comments. The transportation staff did not have any concerns. Planning Director Krauss remarked that the access is considered to be a driveway for a multi-family development. There is a 600 foot standard for public streets and this access functions like a long dead-end street. The City does not have a standard for private driveways. Planning Director Krauss advised that if the development were in the City, the City would search for an alternative means of access to the development. PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OCTOBER 12, 1998 o Ms. Myers pointed out that behind this development is another lot that might not be easily reached when this project is built. Jack Hunden, 18263 SE 43ra in Issaquah, is the applicant's representative, and pointed out a connection to the referenced property on the site plan. He advised that they are working with the property owner to resolve certain issues. Chairman Borden commented that since the driveway serves another property, should it be considered a public street rather than a private street. This question should he raised with King County staff. Planning Director Krauss advised that if the project was in Auburn and if it was determined that there is a need to serve multiple private properties, then the developer would be obligated to be a public street which has different development standards. If there is a need to provide community level access, the City makes the road a public street. Councilmember Lewis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to close the public hearing. Chairman Borden concurred. Chairman Borden remarked that staffneeds to find out from the County if the road is considered a private street or public street. Planning Director Krauss reiterated that the City is not the authority to approve or deny the development. The City can look at the surrounding area and if it is determined that a public street is merited because of a lot of undeveloped property, this opinion can be conveyed to the County. Staff needs to look at the topography and ownership pattem for the area. The Committee considered delaying action on this matter until additional information is obtained regarding the road. The applicant stressed that he is on a tight time line for funding approval. He asked the Committee to recommend approval. Planning Director Krauss suggested forwarding this matter to the Council for action, and staff can research issues related to access to an adjacent parcel and report to Council prior to f'mal approval. Councilmember Lewis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend approval of the development agreement, but requested staff to research issues related to access to an adjacent parcel and to report to Council prior to final approval. Chairman Borden concurred. Interlocal Agreement relating to Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Planning Director Krauss reminded the Committee that they had requested a reword of a portion of the draft agreement. He believes that the appropriate changes were made to deal with excluding the agricultural area from the PAA. He then pointed out where the changes were made. He is unsure how the revisions will be received by the King County Executive's staff or County Council. Their opinion of the revisions will not be known until the document is forwarded to them. Chairman Borden suggested a word change to the agenda bill and admitted she was confused about the meaning of King County Executive Sims' letter. The Committee agreed that the letter was ambiguous. Planning Director Krauss reminded the Committee that two King County staff persons, one from the Executive's office, and one fi.om the Council, attended a recent Committee meeting, and that these two staff persons expressed different views of the interlocal agreement. He is hopeful that the two staff persons reflected the City's concerns to their appropriate departments. Councilmember Lewis made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred. PAGE 3 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OCTOBER 12, 1998 With no ZOA0005-98 - Amend Titles 14, 16, 17 and 18 (King/Pierce County recording) Planning Director Krauss presented the staff report. Because of the recent annexation of property in Pierce County, changes need to be made to the City's regulations to reflect the annexation. The changes are considered to be minor in nature. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lewis, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred. Fulmer Field Backstops Award Parks and Recreation Director Deal distributed a copy of the bid tabulation for this project. The bids came in about $10,000 under the engineer's estimate. The work will be performed through the small works process only. Liquor License Application - Spunky Monkey The Committee consented to the granting of the request. Lakeland Parks Parks and Recreation Director Deal provided a brief update on the Lakeland parks. However, Lakeland did not provide information for tonight's meeting, and he hopes to have the information for the next Committee meeting. He will provide data on the linear park at the meeting. A diagram depicting the community park was shown. He will also have details on the park budget for the next meeting. A brief discussion on park requirements for multi-family developments was held. It was suggested that the park requirements be changed so that multi-family developments contribute their fair share. Planning Director Krauss remarked that the park requirement is stated in the Land Division Ordinance. Since many, if not most multi-family projects are not subject to subdivision, there is no mechanism to collect park dedication. An impact fee or park dedication fee would address the multi-family contribution issue. Councilmember Lewis expressed concerns about the inconsistency between single family development contribution to parks and mufti-family developments not contributing to parks. Councilmember Singer wondered if the Land Division Ordinance could be changed to reflect that multi-family developments should be required to contribute. Planning Director Krauss advised that he will discuss the matter with the City Attorney because the park requirement is only addressed in the subdivision ordinance because the subdivision codes allow enacting of roads, etc. A brief discussion of drafting language to address the issues raised previously was conducted. Mayor suggested that the concerns raised be addressed in a study session the area of impact fees. Chairman Borden expressed her support of the Mayor's suggestion. Councilmember Lewis would'like to see a financial model of what takes place with and without impact fees and what the fees cover. The model should show how the fees are generated and how they are used. Chairman Borden reaffirmed that at the next meeting information relating to the park requirement will be available. Planning Director Krauss said that staffwill prepare details relating to impact fees on parks for next meeting. Correspondence from U.S. Dept. of Transportation-Federal Transit Administration No discussion was held on this item. further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. PCDCLMIN~I 0A-98 PAGE 4