HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-28-2000MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AUGUST 28, 2000
The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held August 28, 2000
in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeanne Barber and Sue Singer
STAFF PRESENT:
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Paul Krauss, Lynn Rued, David Osaki, Dick Deal, Patricia Cosgrove, and Patti
ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth; Christopher Huss, Evergreen Tucci; Dan Shields, Chairman of
Human Services Committee
The meeting was called to order by Vice Committee Chair Singer at 6:30 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
Pierce County Pre-Annexation Aqreement (Resolution 3249)
Second Amendment to Lakeland Annexation & Utilities Agreement (Resolution 3250)
Planning Director Krauss introduced Chris Huss, with Evergreen Tucci, and mentioned there are
two agreements to be considered. The preannexation agreement with Pierce County has been
under negotiations for one year. The second Lakeland South annexation was initiated two years
ago, but Pierce County asked that it be put on hold to allow time to negotiate an agreement. The
key issue revolved around the City accepting Pierce County improvements. The City wanted to
limit its exposure regarding financial obligations. It was agreed that the City would fund the final
two lanes of the Lake Tapps Parkway. As a private developer, Evergreen Tucci can build more
expeditiously. Evergreen Tucci will complete improvements for a $500,000 reduction in
Lakeland's traffic mitigation fees. The City was concerned with the agreement between Pierce
County and Puget Sound Energy which took some time to resolve. There was concern about the
small bridge and the possibility of it being flooded out. City worked with developer to cut
stormwater flow rates here and flowing at lower rate now. Potential of bridge having to be raised
is remote; however, Pierce County/Auburn have agreed to split the cost if this is necessary.
Councilmember Singer wondered about the parkway's time frame. Mr. Huss said the parkway
should be ready to be open at the end of this year. Some cosmetic things will not be completed
until next year.
Councilmember Barber made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend
approval of the resolutions.
3. CDBG 2001 Action Plan and Budqet
Dan Shields, Chairman of Human Services Committee was available to answer questions.
Councilmember Singer mentioned the amount on the first page is to be changed. She previously
requested a graph of difference between general fund and population increases.
Mayor mentioned that Auburn was looking at the possibility of replicating what other cities do.
Some cities contribute to social services as Auburn does. The City moved into Human Services
Committee format and dedicated a percentage of the general fund to direct expenditures. The
State is not keeping up their end. The County has instituted substantial reductions which are tied
to 1-695.
Councilmember Singer asked previously about the housing repair program and said it seems that
leftover money goes here. Planning Director Krauss pointed that the housing repair program has
more demand than money. If other programs cannot spend their money, the money is usually
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transferred to the housing repair program. Auburn learned that Kent operates its own housing
repair program. He then described Kent's program and the fact that Kent can respond more
quickly and cost efficiently. There is the possibility of joint venture with Kent. Staff is also thinking
of other ideas for implementation of program.
Councilmember Singer asked if HSC has looked at using money for blighted areas not just single
family homes. Planning Director Krauss referred to the downtown plan which includes a reference
to blight and ability to use block grant funds. However, CDBG allocation is a complex formula and
it is hard to do redevelopment with CDBG money. Councilmember Singer asked if the City ever
picks out a blighted area and approaches the property owners to take advantage of available
process. Planning Director Krauss mentioned Continental Village, but the owners could not be
persuaded to cooperate. Councilmember Singer mentioned the blighted area by Wayland Arms.
Planning Director Krauss said the CDBG programs assume protected class with limited income.
Other projects require sufficient number of people meet income qualifications.
Councilmember Singer mentioned that King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC)
representatives will come to public hearing. She previously asked Planner I Aird for differential
between money that goes to counseling and legal advocate. Counseling is HSC's third priority
and wondered where advocacy fits in. She wondered if the City was saving money for the police
at expense of social services. Planning Director Krauss spoke about the three different roles that
advocates fill. There is a history of funding through DAWN, but DAWN was not living up to its
contract. City Attorney's office had an advocate for a short time and the Court wanted an
advocate not tied into prosecutions to serve victims. KCSARC is different from DAWN.
There was a brief discussion of HSC members needed.
Councilmember Barber made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer to recommend
approval.
4. Resolution 3251 - DSHS Interlocal Agreement
Parks & Recreation Director Deal presented the staff report. Councilmember Barber made a
motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer to recommend approval.
5. Resolution 3258 - Repeal of Vote on Transportation Impact Fees
This was reviewed at the Public Works Committee meeting.
6. Resolution 3259 - Repeal of Vote on Park Impact Fees
Parks & Recreation Director Deal distributed this resolution and spoke about how difficult it is to
educate the public on impact fees because public assumes impact fees will cost them money.
There is not enough time for pro-committee to be established, or to raise funds, or to deliver a
positive message about impact fees. Mayor mentioned that it might be possible to rewrite the
resolutions to include contingent language pending outcome of appeals on 1-695.
Councilmember Barber made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to recommend
approval.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendments for 2000
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Principal Planner Osaki talked about the process and schedule for Comprehensive Plan
amendments. He then summarized item in the packet. He spoke about the privately and City
initiated Comprehensive Plan map amendments and policy/text amendments. At this time, staff
has not developed recommendations on the requests. Planning Commission has discussion of
the amendments at their September 6th meeting, with a public hearing in October. They will
review and act on most all map amendments and most text amendments in October. However,
the Water Plan and Storm Plan will be acted on in November. The Downtown Plan will not follow
the one year amendment process. All Comprehensive Plan amendments will go to City Council in
November and adoption in December. Principal Planner Osaki pointed out that the first nine
Comprehensive Plan map amendments are privately initiated requests. Assistant Planning
Director Rued then pointed out their location on the Comprehensive Plan map.
Councilmember Singer referred to Comprehensive Plan Map (CPM) #1 change, and asked if King
County has a problem with this change. Planning Director Krauss replied no since the property is
not in an agricultural district.
Principal Planner Osaki reviewed CPM#2 which has four requests for this area. He then reviewed
CPM#3. Principal Planner Osaki then reviewed CPM#4, CPM#5, and CPM#6.
Principal Planner Osaki reviewed CPM#7. Assistant Planning Director Rued mentioned there are
some specific policies in the Comprehensive Plan regarding the area. Principal Planner Osaki
reviewed CPM#8 and Assistant Planning Director Rued advised there are significant traffic issues
to resolve at this location. Principal Planner Osaki then reviewed CPM#9 which has five requests
in the area. Principal Planner Osaki then quickly reviewed the City-initiated changes. He
reviewed CPM#10. CPM#11, CPM#12, CPM#13, CPM#14, CPM#15, and CPM#16. Principal
Planner Osaki then reviewed CPM#17 and mentioned that the residents are invited to a meeting.
He then reviewed CPM#18, through CPM#27.
2. Panhandle Lots
This topic is postponed to the next meeting because Councilmember Poe wants to be involved in
the discussion.
3. Master Plan for Olson Farm
Museum Director Cosgrove pointed out drawing on page 43 which depicts what farm should be
like and then described access to the site. She mentioned what will be refurbished at the site as
funds are available. This area will be considered for a Comprehensive Plan amendment. The site
is owned by the City. Grant funds are being spent now and a State award was received. City is
also seeking outside funding. Parks & Recreation Director Deal said the focus now is on
preservation. Staff has done a great job of getting grants. The site depicts a subsistence farm.
He offered to give tours of the farm site to the Committee.
Councilmember Singer asked if any general funds will be spent. Parks & Recreation Director
Deal said not at this time because City is applying for grants. Mayor mentioned that he received
compliments on the booklet which helps when applying or receiving grants. There is the
possibility of general funds being spent, but not now.
With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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