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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-2000MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 10, 2000 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held April 10, 2000 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Trish Borden, Sue Singer, and Fred Poe Paul Krauss, Shirley Aird, Dick Deal, and Patti Zook Mayor Booth The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 6:15 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: I. Terrace View Pre-Annexation Agreement (continued from March 13) Planning Director Krauss informed the Committee that the parties achieved resolution on all points since the March 130' meeting. A revised paragraph was then distributed. The new language is acceptable to Terrace View's attorney and the City. There is also new language on resolution of traffic issues. The developer will contribute funds to the signal improvement at Lakeland Hills Way and East Valley Highway. Staff now recommends approval of the agreement. John Cheetham commented that it has been a hard long process and thanked staff for assistance. What Terrace View has to offer Auburn is positive. Terrace View is providing $800,000 in traffic mitigation and school impact fees and voluntary contribution to the park system. Terrace View purchased some property and put something together for Parks and Recreation Director Deal to support. He then showed a foam board of a proposed preliminary park adjacent to Terrace View. It would be a neighborhood park concept. Their donation to the City is 18 acres, but the park is about 3 acres. He pointed out the greenbelt and trees. The park will be an upscale project with amenities. Parks and Recreation Director Deal said the site is as John Cheetham described. However, it is an extremely steep site and access is an issue. The site possesses some challenges and issues. The site is considered a difficult site and not like anything the City currently has. Terrace View is eager for a park at their site. It is unlikely the park will serve anyone but Terrace View residents. John Cheetham's drawing presented tonight is the first time he has seen it. Language in the agreement spells out how park is to be dedicated. He again stressed that the site is extremely difficult. John Cheetham commented again that Terrace View is offering to donate 18 acres and build a park facility. Chairman Borden wanted to know who will maintain the park. John Cheetham said the City would maintain because it will be a City park. It will be expensive to carve out a park on the site. Chairman Borden commented that because of the access, the park will act more like a private park instead ora public park. Parks and Recreation Director Deal confirmed this is correct. John Cheetham then pointed out the potential access which is about 15 percent grade. Parks and Recreation Director Deal stressed that this will not meet ADA requirements. John Cheetham then said if the area does not work as a park, Terrace View owns will need to find a way to develop it. Parks and Recreation Director Deal expressed concerned because the site is too remote for others to use. Chairman Borden agreed that the proposed park seems more like a private park not a public park. John Cheetham spoke about the "spirit of cooperation". Chairman Borden is concerned that the City would have to maintain the park which is not inexpensive. John Cheetham agreed. Councilmember Poe made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to close the public hearing. Councilmember Poe made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to forward to the City Council. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 10, 2000 ACTION ITEMS: I. Approve Final P.E. #3 to Contract 99-14 Parks and Recreation Director Deal commented that this pertains to the niche wall at the Mountain View Cemetery and should meet the City's need for 7-10 years. Councilmember Poe offered that staff has done a good job on this project. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poe, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred. Resolution 3199 - Quit Claim Deed Parks and Recreation Director Deal commented that the area in question is at Cameron Park. It is a property line that the City called out when the park was built, but it is different from old plats for the area. An old garage was on the property line or into property line. The City placed a fence on the line where it thought it was located. An old survey had it in a different location. The parties are now agreeing to where the property line should be. The property fronts on Academy Drive. The property cannot be purchased without the quit claim deed. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poe, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. CAPER Planner I Aird reminded the Committee that they have seen this document before which has the same numbers and same tables as before. The Human Services Committee has mentioned better data gathering as something they want to see reflected in the CAPER. She spoke of the HUD glitch with the reporting year. Grantees were informed of the hearing. She offered to take the Committee on a tour of Wayland Arms and Auburn Manor Apartments. Councilmember Singer referred to page 13, third paragraph from the bottom and the words "City remain in compliance" and suggested the wording be changed to "City intends to remain compliant". Planner I Aird will make the change. Councilmember Poe had a question about funds not spent from last year and then suggested a different format for the appendix that would be easier to decipher. 2. Proposed Zoning to Regulate Liquor Establishments Planning Director Krauss advised that the State handles liquor licenses and has the authority to issue liquor licenses, but still asks the City for its input. Staffand Council are concerned about the number of taverns downtown. The City is asked for its input, but the City does not have any licensing authority. In years past, the Committee said no to developing policies to address liquor establishments. Chairman Borden offered that the Committee did not promote developing the regulations because they were told the State did not give responsibility to the City to regulate. Planning Director Krauss told about a recent Seattle objection to an additional liquor license in Pioneer Square where the Liquor Control Board (LCB) agreed and denied the license. He told about issues surrounding gambling and State preemption. The City could zone to restrict taverns, but allow restaurants that serve liquor. There was such an ordinance, but it was removed about 10 years ago. The City has received requests to open the Mandarin, but the city raised concerns about the proposed uses. One of those PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL I0, 2000 requests was for a dance hall which is not allowed in the C-2 zone. The City is not trying to legislative morality or control alcohol. Tavern operations are a significant issue to downtown redevelopment. Average citizens have expressed concern about their safety when in the vicinity of the taverns. The taverns have a number of police incidents. This entire issue was discussed with the Planning Commission last week. He then spoke about the two-fold strategy which consists of zoning proposal to alter the C-2 district and make existing taverns non-conforming if out of business for more than six months. Policies were put together also. The next Committee meeting will have for review renewal liquor licenses for several taverns. The Police Department was asked for their input on these tavern renewals. Planning Director Krauss advised that staff has spoken with the City Attorney regarding this proposal. The LCB retains the ability to license or not. The City does not have to allow if it is not consistent with zoning. If the tavern is in continuous use it can remain; however, if it is vacant for more than six months, it is no longer "grandfathered" in. The LCB has regulatory role and the perceived role of. furthering the liquor industry, similar to the Gambling Commission. The State is making it easier to have full service'restaurant. The State is making it more lenient for taverns to operate. Chairman Borden wanted to know if staff was going to have to get into measuring food served versus alcohol sold. Planning Director Krauss advised that it is hard to do if asked for records and percent of income and this would be based on square footage. Councilmember Poe referred to page 8 of the document and inquired about the basis for the 70 percent. Planning Director Krauss referred to some local examples for the answer. The City would like to encourage the placement of more restaurants downtown. No action on the proposal is expected tonight. Councilmember Poe commented that he likes the idea presented. Planning Director Krauss pointed out the brew pub definition on page 10, but is unsure if he is comfortable with this definition. There is aneed to define brew pubs because if their recent increased popularity. A different standard was needed for brew pubs, Councilmember Singer agrees with Councilmember Poe and also likes the ideas presented. Councilmember Poe commented further that he likes the idea of making taverns "not acceptable" as a C-2 use. Chairman Borden asked who reviews liquor license applications. Planning Director Krauss said which departments review the applications and the next steps. Councilmember Poe wanted an idea of the way the process would work. He suggested that the proposals be done now and as an amendment to the temporary ordinance for the downtown. Planning Director Krauss spoke of the need to finish the downtown plan which lost a lot of headway due to City staff turnover and consultant staff turnover. Meetings were held with the consultant, and he mentioned some problems with the consultant and staff now doing a portion of the work such as the environmental. Some policies such as those for traffic, street standards and storm drainage are significant. He spoke of the need to deviate from the standard manual when necessary. Chairman Borden wondered if there are no standards, then what is used. Planning Director Krauss offered that the Public Works Department will come up with designs that work. Councilmember Poe cautioned that some standards in the design manual will not work such as the right of way in downtown area. Planning Director Krauss advised that the EIS prepared by the consultant is inadequate. Developers could get bye on the EIS because most of it will be completed via the downtown master plan, but would still have to complete the environmental checklist application. Traffic and storm drainage are the largest issues to developing in downtown. He provided information on the regional stormwater facility to serve downtown. PAGE 3 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 10, 2000 3. Addendum to Miller-Hull Partnership Contract Parks and Recreation Director Deal showed a colored site plan and pointed out certain areas. He spoke about the irrigation work and landscape plan. Some of the work may be done in-house if necessary. Final figures will be given to the Committee in a couple days. .. INFORMATION ITEM: I. Pierce County Pre-Annexation A~reement Planning Director Krauss informed the Committee that staff and Pierce County are close to reaching an agreement. The agreement provides for the City to contribute to the completion of the Lake Tapps Parkway paid for out of Lakeland traffic mitigation fees. Staff expects to reopen the Lakeland agreement to lower the impact fees. Evergreen Tucci would build the additional lanes because they can construct the lanes cheaper than the City can. Pierce County would support annexation of PAA area in Pierce County. This would allow the second part of Lakeland/Terrace View annexation to move forward. This would have some tax advantages to the City if this development occurred in City. Councilmember Poe wanted clarification on what portion of the project City is involved with. Planning Director Krauss provided an example and then said the parties agree to modify the agreement. He mentioned some other issues that are involved. The Lake Tapps Parkway final leg is not fully designed or construction committed. The.road segment serves Pierce County which ought to put together funding. He mentioned improvements that are associated with the project. Councilmember Singer asked if staff is still concerned about liability. Planning Director Krauss advised that Pierce County's design standards are very similar to the City's. Final language is expected within two weeks and will be presented to the Committee. With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. PCDC\MIN\04A-2000 PAGE 4