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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-2005 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 Page 1 Planninq and Community Development Committee Minutes June 27. 2005 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. Page 2 Planninq and Community Development Committee Minutes June 27. 2005 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 Page 3 Planninq and Community Development Committee Minutes June 27. 2005 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 Page 4 Planninq and Community Development Committee Minutes June 27,2005 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 Page 5 Planninq and Community Development Committee Minutes June 27.2005 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 Page 6 Planninq and Community Development Committee Minutes June 27. 2005 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 Page 7 Planninq and Community Development Committee Minutes June 27.2005 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 Page 8 Planninq and Community Development Committee Minutes June 27. 2005 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. K'A ~ PPROVED HEJl:J _ DAY OF O/?,;;j.!d5 , tlt~~~u~ Carolyn own, Secretary Page 9