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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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