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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24-2003MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE March 24 2003 The regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held March 24, 2003 in Room 1 of the Auburn City Hall. Those members in attendance were as follows. MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Borden, Sue Singer, Stacey Brothers GUESTS: Bill Peloza and Nancy Backus Staff Present: Mayor Lewis, Daryl Faber, Shirley Aird, David Osaki, Sean Martin, Ingrid Gaub, and Carolyn Brown The meeting was called to order by Trish Borden at 5:00 p.m. ACTION: The minutes of the March 10, 2003 meeting were approved as written. DISCUS SION: 1. CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report was presented by Shirley Aird, Planner Planner Aird will call for public hearing on 4-21-03. She will come back to the 4-14-03 PCDC meeting with CDBG amount. Councilmember Singer moved to have public hearing on 4-21-03. Councilmember Brothers 2nd and Chair Borden concurred. 2. Resolution No. **** - Pierce County Interlocal Regarding Administering Funds Generated from SHB 2060. Planner Aird said regarding the Interlocal with Pierce County, Pierce County has opted to take the Auburn portion of the funds and to mix with the Pierce County money. Councilmember Singer moved to accept the resolution when numbered, Councilmember Brothers seconded and Chair Borden concurred. Final Pay estimate #4 to Contract No. 02-05 and Accept Construction of Project No. C208A - White River Trail Lighting. There were no questions or discussions so Councilmember Singer moved to pay C208A, Councilmember Brothers seconded and Chair Borden concurred. 4. Resolution No. 3588 - Senior Lifetime Fitness Program. There were no questions or discussions, so Councilmember Singer moved, Councilmember Brothers seconded and Chair Borden concurred. Discussion Items Text Amendments to Auburn City Code Under discussion, Text Amendments to Auburn City Code, Planner Martin answered questions regarding parking of cars in the yards of homes. Councilmember Singer wanted to know if gravel is an accepted surface or would it just be pavement. She also asked about an all Weather surface and what that was. Planner Martin answered that it is a surface that a fire truck can drive onto in any weather condition. PAGE 1 MINUTES OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE March 24 2003 Discussion continued on the issue of people parking their cars in the from and side yards of their homes. Councilmember Singer asked what precipitated this change to text of the ACC? Planner Osaki said that Code Enforcement has issues with parking many vehicles all over front yards and neighbors have been complaining. Along that line, Councilmember Brothers added that would it not look any better to have a front yard paved and cars parking there. Planner Osaki said other jurisdictions have allowed up to 50% paving in the average front yard. The Committee discussed the various issues such as screening yards to hide parking, RV's parking long term in front yards, parking in the set back, and number or cars that can park in a yard. Mayor Lewis added that the downtown area might have to be reviewed differently as many of the properties have no driveway and only on street parking. There would also have to be a definition of permanent. Planner Martin will research some of the questions and concerns that have been discussed and will come back to PCDC. Also, will come back with a count from code enforcement on the number of complaints the City receives regarding parking complaints. The Committee discussed proposed amendments related to signage. Parks Director Daryl Faber discussed various signs and sizes for public uses. He would like allowances for directional signage for people to access Les Gove Park, library, and senior center. The city will probably go with a street sign rather than rely on signs on private property. There was general discussion of various locations around town and signage. Mayor Lewis said all the limitations can go through the sign committee for discussion. The YMCA will want a big sign. Planner Martin also discussed a code amendment related to fencing and materials in the Lakeland Hills South PUD. Information Items Urban Centers Planner Aird presented information on the status of the City's pursuit of an urban center designation before the Growth Management Planning Council. 2004 Grant Request for Proposal (RFP) Release The second discussion item is the 2004 Grant Request for Proposal (RFP) Release. Planner Aird said block grant workshops are this week. Chair Borden asked if the City has projects for funding and Planner Aird said only the housing repair program. Chair Borden asked how much money is available for the community? Planner Aird said there is about $150,000 to $200,000. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm. PAGE 2