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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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