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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-2001MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 9, 2001 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held April 9, 2001 in the Council Work Area. Those members in attendance were as follows: MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Trish Borden, Sue Singer, and Fred Poe Paul Krauss, Lynn Rued, A1 Hicks, Dick Deal, and Patti Zook ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Booth The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 6:30 p.m. ACTION: 1. File No.: ZOA01-0002 Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff report, amendments to the Auburn City Code Title 18, Zoning, and Title 17, Land Division Ordinance, relating to panhandle lot length and private access tracts. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 3 and recommend approval of both items. Chairman Borden thanked Assistant Planning Director Rued for his work on this matter and confirmed the amendments will be on the Council agenda Monday night. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poe, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred. 2. File No.: ZOA01-0003 Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff report, amendments to the Auburn City Code Chapter 18.76, Lakeland South PUD, to address RV parking. Councilmember Singer referred to the last page of the section relating to Homeowners Association being responsible party for complying with ihe requirements, and wondered if the City really wants the Homeowners Association or the owner listed as responsible party. Assistant Planning Director Rued commented that it is easier to cite the Association rather than the individual RV owner. Councilmember Poe commented that the amendment provides Lakeland an opportunity to have the provision in their covenants and makes the Homeowners Association responsible and this seems reasonable. Chairman Borden wanted to confirm that most multi family developments in Auburn have RV parking and Lakeland decided that it would not allow RV parking. Assistant Planning Director Rued said that RV parking is a standard zoning requirement. Lakeland will not allow RV parking in their PUD development, but is seeking to provide an off-site location. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poe, to recommend approval. Chairman Borden concurred. 3. Resolution 3347 - Washington Liquor Control Board Economic Development Manager Hicks advised the Committee that it is staff's recommendation that the Liquor Control Board (LCB) has recommended that the Jade Restaurant license be amended to allow only beer and wine because they are not acting as a restaurant, and the LCB sees this as an obvious issue. The Jade is not conducting their business as the State license requires. The Jade is supposed to have a certain number of entrees that are actually prepared on site and eaten and available during regular hours. Councilmember Poe wondered if the City is doing the Jade a favor because now they only have to sell beer and wine. They have a Class H license now so this would be a down grade. Economic Development PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 9, 2001 Manager Hicks said the requirements are less stringent if only beer and wine are served. Compliance on their part would be easier. Councilmember Poe inquired how the change fits with proposed/existing zoning. Planning Director Krauss remarked that the use is grandfathered, but would not fit as new operation with zoning because neither license would fit with zoning. Planning Director Krauss stressed the importance for the City to be consistent in its actions relative to the Jade and other taverns. Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Poe, to recommend approval of staff's recommendation that the license be down graded to beer and wine only. Chairman Borden concurred. DISCUSSION: I. Gated Neighborhoods Assistant Planning Director Rued has put together a proposed ordinance for consideration and review tonight. This will require amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Planning Commission will have a public hearing on the amendments. Chairman Borden appreciated the material in the agenda packet, but it seemed to be a bit repetitive and she would like to see ordinances from Washington cities and see what other cities are doing. Section A of the ordinance should be more explicit about what effects the gated communities will have on pedestrian and auto traffic. She sees the entrances on the same street and wants to see smaller gated communities if they are allowed. Planning Director Krauss advised that a development could not have a gate unless it is a private street. Public streets cannot be gated. He spoke of ways to limit application and the need to describe where street connections are important. The City has an obligation to provide emergency access even on private streets. Councilmember Singer pointed out the good job on paragraph A to reflect the Committee's thoughts. Councilmember Poe referred to page 2 and suggested deleting the second paragraph. He does not want the Homeowners Association coming to City Hall and involving the City or Public Works Committee in their problems. He understands the reasoning behind the paragraph, but sees potential problems. A discussion occurred about the type of gate locking system that might be required. Chairman Borden suggested keeping the conditions for allowing gated communities to be conservative for now. Assistant Planning Director Rued believes the provisions are conservative. Chairman Borden wants to see more information regarding the possibilities. She is concerned the City will not allow private streets for more than six lots, but will allow if it is gated and this seems inconsistent. The City does not want to encourage private streets. Private streets do not have enforced traffic codes for parking or speeding. Councilmember Poe remarked there are private streets in condominium and apartment complexes and these should be required to be built to City standards. He spoke about problems, such as drainage, when the streets are not built to City standards. Councilmember Poe believes the Planning Commission should review the provisions and fine tune the provisions. The Committee concurred. 2. Multi-Level Mixed Use Parking Faciliw Economic Development Manager Hicks remarked that staff has talked about enhancing the revitalization around the Penney building and parking is an issue to any redevelopment there. Staff has looked at different strategies to enhance commercial retail aspect and generate interest in office space. Staff has looked at the Wells Fargo lot and possibility of getting the hospital interested in multi level structure at this site. He would like an architect to look at the proposal to see if the site is feasible and what the structure might look like. He talked with a couple architects who expressed intereste. He wondered if Council has an interest in this and if there is viability to pursue. PAGE 2 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 9, 2001 Planning Director Krauss commented that he and Economic Development Manager Hicks have talked with downtown property owners. The Wells Fargo manager is interested in redevelopment and even had their real estate manger come to the meeting. The Downtown Plan lists catalyst projects and this is a catalyst project site. He spoke how the funding might work. A discussion was held related to seeking help of an architectural firm. It appears the Committee is interested in the idea. A discussion occurred related to a possible owner for the Penney building. With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. PCDC\MIN\04A-2001 PAGE 3