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PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
June 27, 2005
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lynn Norman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers located on the first floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main
Street, Auburn, WA. Committee members present were: Member Gene
Cerino, Member Nancy Backus. Also present were Planning and
Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Parks Director Daryl
Faber; Community Development Administrator David Osaki,
Environmental Protection Manager Aaron C Nix, Transportation Planner
Joe Welsh, City Attorney Dan Heid, Planner Bill Mandeville, Utilities
Assistant City Engineer Duane Huskey, Planning Secretary Carolyn
Brown, and Mayor Pete Lewis. Among members of the audience were
Shupe Holmberg with Baima Holmberg and Jack Laverty of the Auburn
Food Bank.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 13, 2005 Meeting
Member Cerino made the motion to accept the minutes as
presented. Member Backus seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
III. AWSC04-0015. A Public Hearing was held on the Outside Utility
Extension Agreement Request for property located at the
northwest corner of the intersection of 112th Avenue SE and SE
304th Street. Chair Norman opened the Public Hearing at 5:10 PM.
Mr. Osaki presented the staff report for the City. The site is
slightly over 4 acres in size and the proposed plat will be
processed in King County. Mr. Osaki provided background on
the Water and Sewer Certificate application process. Late in
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2004 the City Council adopted a new policy and at that time it was
determined that the City will not accept new applications for
Water and Sewer Availability Certificates except in limited cases.
Applications received prior to the end of 2004 would, however,
still be processed under the City's prior policy. Tonight's
application was received prior to the end of 2004. The agenda bill
identifies the conditions of approval being recommended to the
Committee and also identifies modifications to certain city
standards being recommended as part of the proposal. The site
plan shows a modification to the road radius, and Mr. Osaki
mentioned that concern was expressed at the Public Works
Committee about this modification. Mr. Cerino had questions
about Tract D. Mr. Osaki stated that would be privately owned
and the tract meets city requirements for its width. The
Committee had questions about street width and turning radius.
Mr. Welsh answered that the streets are to the City's satisfaction.
Ms. Backus also had questions regarding fire equipment and Mr.
Welsh answered that it is a standard 28 foot wide road so there
should not be a problem. Mr. Welsh added that parking will be
allowed on one side of the street only and the other side is for
access. Chair Norman asked staff to make sure that Fire has
looked has approved this plan. Mr. Osaki stated that Fire has
commented on the internal roads and that posting as fire lanes is
a requirement. Mr. Osaki also added that parking will not be
allowed in the fire access lane. The Committee also asked about
park requirements. Mr. Faber stated that the City's code does not
trigger park requirements unless at least 50 lots are proposed.
Mr. Osaki said King County does require that a certain number of
square feet be set aside for park space per lot and that is why
there is a recreation tract. Mr. Osaki reiterated that the City is
just approving the request for utilities and not the plat request.
Chair Norman opened the hearing for public comment.
Shupe Holmberg, engineer for the applicant, commented that his
company is developing to City of Auburn standards. Mr.
Holmberg added that the plans have also been reviewed by the
Public Works Department. There has been much discussion to
ensure the development stays in compliance with the City of
Auburn requirements.
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Chair Norman called for other audience comments. Being none,
the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Cerino moved to forward to
City Council approval of the Outside Utility Extension Agreement
for WSC04-0015. Ms. Backus seconded and Chair Norman
concurred.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
IV. ACTION
A. ANX05-0003 is a request for the Nichols Annexation. Mr.
Mandeville presented the information and stated that this
agenda bill is for a 60% annexation petition and to call for
public hearing. The Council previously accepted the 10%
annexation petition request from Steve Nichols. The next step
in the process, if the City wants to further consider the
annexation request, would be the public hearing process.
Following the City Council public hearing, the proposal will go
to the boundary review board. Mr. Mandeville added that the
PCD Committee recently discussed a separate annexation just
south of this particular property. Mr. Krauss stated that the
City can require road improvements if and when the property
is platted. There was a brief discussion regarding the
subdivision process and once annexed any public
improvements would be subject to Auburn codes.
Mr. Cerino made a motion to move the Nichols Annexation
60% petition to the City Council and call for a Public Hearing.
Ms. Backus seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
B. Information concerning a CDBG Year 2004 Budget Amendment
was presented by Bill Mandeville. Planner Mandeville
discussed the budget amendment. This additional
appropriation will enable the Parks Department to install a
chain link fence and "grinders" in the parking lot near the
former YMCA building. Auburn's HUD representatives concur
that it is a non-substantial change to the 2004 CDBG Budget
and Action Plan. Initially Mr. Mandeville was going to suggest
that the project be pursued and funded through the City's
neighborhood matching grant program. But he contacted HUD
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and asked if this project could be funded as an amendment to
the CDBG budget and they agreed. Mr. Mandeville then
asked Mr. Faber to explain exactly what the grant money
would be used for. It was mentioned that teens using the
skateboard "grinder" would be taking donations that could go
toward items like seats and bleachers. Mr. Cerino stated that
he likes the concept and especially that it is located at 12th
Street. Mr. Faber said that the grinding rails and steps could
be made at M&O. Fencing will be around the whole area so
could it be locked at night. This will not be a structured skate
board park like the one at Brannan Park. In fact, all of the
equipment could be moved if another park is developed. The
hope is that the skateboarders will refrain from grinding in the
spray pool.
Mr. Cerino made a motion to move the resolution for the 2004
CDBG Budget amendment to the City Council. Ms. Backus
seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
The CDBG Year 2005 Action Plan and Budget Amendments
was presented by Mr. Mandeville. Planner Mandeville stated
that this agenda bill entails amending the 2005 annual action
plan for the City's Consolidated Plan. After a review of the
budget it was found that there was $145,000 in unencumbered
funds to be re-appropriated. Some grants had expired before
the applicant had used the money and other funds were from
miscellaneous sources. The Committee discussed the 2005
budget in relation to the 2004 budget. The Human Service
Committee (HSC) met and recommended appropriating
$15,000 of the unencumbered funds to the Auburn Food Bank
for a feasibility study to determine if a larger facility could be
pursued. The HSC recommended that $94,000 of the
unencumbered funds be used as a low interest revolving loan
fund to create an incentive for landlords to convert rental
properties into first time home ownership opportunities. Mr.
Mandeville pointed out that even if the PCD Committee
approves this request, this program would not be available
until next year. Mr. Cerino asked if the CDBG funding will
disappear. Mayor Lewis answered that the money we have is
what is available. If the CDBG program disappears there will
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be no more money from the Federal Government. The Mayor
stated that what we have now is CDBG money for 2006. Mayor
Lewis added the loss of CDBG money is a major topic at the
Mayor's Conference and he will be working on this issue. Mr.
Cerino asked about the timing of the Food Bank's proposal.
Mayor Lewis answered that the money requested is to study
whether or not a move for the Food Bank was feasible. Mr.
Jack Laverty of the Food Bank stated it will be best if the Food
Bank has the information and can react. Ms. Backus had a
question on the low interest loans. Mr. Mandeville said that
the loans would be paid back when the property is sold. The
loan process is a 1 O-year term and at the end of that time there
would be sufficient equity so the homeowner could refinance.
Mayor Lewis said that all the Committee has to look at now is
the concept, then earmark the money and have staff come
back with information. The City Council will still maintain
control over the process.
Mr. Cerino made a motion to move the resolution for the CDBG
Year 2005 Action Plan and Budget Amendments to the City
Council. Ms. Backus seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
C. ORDINANCE NO. 5913 for Off- Street Parking Surfacing
Requirements for single family residential and duplex
residential dwellings was presented by Mr. Osaki
The Committee briefly discussed the revised ordinance that
takes into account Committee comments from the last
meeting. Boats and the concern about paving of an entire
front yard are among the items addressed in the revised
proposal. Mr. Osaki stated the proposed ordinance was
discussed at the Public Works Committee earlier in the
afternoon.
Mr. Osaki had an example of a corner lot with a house that
has had the garage converted to a living area that was
proposing to create a new driveway around both front yards to
the rear yard. The Committee discussed if the driveway is
counted toward the maximum surface requirements. Ms.
Backus asked if this would be an item for the Planning
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Director. It was agreed that it should be at the Planning
Director's discretion.
Chair Norman asked that this item be brought back to the
Committee with the change in the wording.
D. RES NO. 3866 - Amending Concession Agreement with
Optimists Club was presented by Daryl Faber. The agenda bill
relates to concession sales at the Sunday afternoon and
eyening ball games. The concession stands will be required
to be open during tournament play; however, due to low sales
the Optimist Club has asked to reduce the time it is open. Mr.
Faber said staff may look next year at the private sector and
not the non-profits or a combination of both groups.
Mr. Cerino made a motion to move Resolution No. 3866 to the
City Council. Ms. Backus seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
E. ORD NO. XXXX. disbanding the Library Board was discussed.
Mr. Faber presented the background on this Ordinance. The
Library Advisory Board remained in place after the transfer to
the King County Library System. Mr. Faber said he believed
this occurred to ensure that the best interest of the citizens of
Auburn were being met. In the past 2 years it has been very
difficult to either get a quorum or even haye agenda items
other than "reports from the library staff". Many of the
discussion items more closely relate to actiyities of the
"Friends of the Library" group. The staff of the Parks and
Recreation department will continue to coordinate events and
actiyities with the library staff. The City currently works well
with library staff. Chair Norman asked if this is an obsolete
entity. Mr. Faber said it is more of a working relationship than
a board relationship.
Mr. Cerino moved that the ordinance go forward to the Finance
Committee with the recommendation from the PCD Committee
to disband. Ms. Backus seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
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Chair Norman asked to include appreciation and thanks to the
board.
IV. DISCUSSION
A. The Fenster Park Grant application was presented by Mr.
Faber. He said this is an opportunity to apply for Salmon
Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) funds to further restoration
efforts along the Green River. The proposal entails excavation
of a revetment and its replacement with a low vegetated bench
and gently sloping river bank. The Committee discussed the
possibilities of the park. Also, part of the plan is to slow down
shoreline erosion along the Green River. Parks Department
will use $30,000 from the Parks master plan and $30,000 from
next year as matching funds.
The Mayor added that one cannot fish out of a boat on the
Green River, however a person can take a boat down the
Green and get out and then fish. Mr. Faber also said that the
project could not go on without the salmon habitat fund.
The Committee discussed opportunities and amenities
available to the area residents. Chair Norman asked if the area
would be available for people to wade or swim in this location
and would it be used for that reason. The Mayor answered that
the primary purpose is for salmon rearing and for access
along the river. Also, the Mayor said a lot of the projects will
be high bank projects and will not provide easy access. Mr.
Faber added that there will be rescue uses for a boat launch.
Also, there will be drop-offs for the boat and then the
individuals will float down and be picked up farther down
stream. Mr. Faber said there may be some property
acquisition. The committee discussed accessibility.
Chair Norman indicated that she had questions regarding the
non-motorized transportation plan. She requested that Mr.
Faber meet with Tiffin Goodman regarding the non-motorized
plan.
B. 2005 Comprehensive Plan Amendments was discussed
by Mr. Osaki. He stated that the deadline for the
Comprehensive Plan Amendments was last Friday and the City
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received two applications from priyate parties. One is near
the Lakeland Hills South area, and the other one is church
property near 3'd Street SE. Mr. Osaki asked the Committee if
they have anything they would like to add to the
Comprehensive Plan Amendments. One possibility discussed
was the A Street SE corridor. This will be discussed again by
the Committee in July.
B. ORD NO. 5923 is the an amendment to the City Bicycle
Ordinance. Dan Heid stated there are provisions in the City
Code that could be made more clear for the police to enforce.
The Committee discussed the issue of riding bikes on the
sidewalk. Mr. Heid said this section has been repealed.
However, motorized bikes are still prohibited.
Mr. Cerino said he has been contacted by a citizen regarding
bicyclists riding too fast on the sidewalk, which could be a
problem from cars exiting their driveways. The Mayor stated
that law enforcement can determine a reasonable amount of
speed and cyclists - fast riders- can be pulled over by the
police. Mr. Cerino asked if the language is strong enough. Mr.
Heid stated that this is a strong ordinance but could be revised
further and brought back to Committee.
The Committee discussed riding in narrow, congested areas.
Chair Norman is concerned about the downtown core. The
Mayor said he is thinking about that too. The language can't
say designated urban center. Chair Norman added most
people aren't aware that they can ride on the sidewalks and
would be affected by items on the sidewalks such as planters,
benches, signs, etc.
Ordinance No. 5923 will be going to City Council from the
Municipal Services Committee as written.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 5921 is an amendment related to
skateboard use in City parks. Mr. Heid distributed an updated
ordinance. Mr. Faber stated that was specific as to where
skateboarding would and would not be allowed in Les Gove
Park. Ms. Norman asked what would be the consequences.
Mr. Heid stated that an infraction can cost up to $250. A
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Ordinance No. 5923 will be going to City Council from the
Municipal Services Committee as written.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 5921 is an amendment related to
skateboard use in City parks. Mr. Heid distributed an updated
ordinance. Mr. Faber stated that was specific as to where
skateboarding would and would not be allowed in Les Gove
Park. Ms. Norman asked what would be the consequences.
Mr. Heid stated that an infraction can cost up to $250. A
concern is over the possibility of skateboarders running into
someone and causing injury.
V. INFORMATION
A. An update on the PAA Pilot Program was provided by Mr.
Krauss. The group is still working but progress is slow.. The
Mayor added that this Pilot Program is just for future
development. Mr. Krauss said he sees the program adaptable
elsewhere. King County has brought the urban separator into
the equation as it relates to the County's willingness to apply
this program to the Lea Hill PAA.
B. The Committee discussed the work plan.
C. The Committee reminded all that the July 11 PCD meeting
is cancelled and agreed to hold the July 25 PCD meeting at the
Olson Farm.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and
Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22
p.m.
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PPROVED HEJl:J _ DAY OF O/?,;;j.!d5 ,
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Carolyn own, Secretary
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