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PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
September 12, 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, Community Development
Administrator David Osaki, Development Services Coordinator Steven
Pilcher, Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Project Engineer Scott
Nutter, Planner Bill Mandeville, Cultural Arts Manager Lori Patrick and
Planning Secretary Carolyn Brown.
Audience members included Dr. Judy Neumeier-Martinson, Dieringer
School District, and several members of a local Girl Scout group.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. August 22,2005 meeting
Member Cerino made the motion to accept the minutes as presented.
Member Backus seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
III. ACTION
A. Resolution No. 3911 is for ANX05-0003 the Christ Church
Annexation Call for Public Hearing. Mr. Mandeville provided a brief
background of the annexation. The Committee discussed the maps of
the area. Mr. Cerino asked about the property owners and Mr. Mandeville
replied that based on the information the City received at submittal, 2 out
of 3 of the property owners are in favor of the annexation. The third
property owner has since expressed that he is not in favor of being
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annexed. Mr. Krauss asked Mr. Mandeville to explain whether or not the
annexation request can be modified. Mr. Mandeville answered that the
there are several times in the process that the request can be modified.
The City Council can even modify at their next meeting if they so choose.
However, the King County Boundary Review Board recommends that
submission of a larger area is preferable since annexations can be made
smaller during the process but it is not appropriate to add a parcel late in
the process..
The Committee asked if the one owner that was not in favor is aware that
the annexation is going forward and Mr. Mandeville answered yes. Chair
Norman asked if this annexation request goes before any other
committee. Mr. Mandeville answered that it is just reviewed by the
Planning and Committee Development Committee. Chair Norman added
that some Council members may have additional questions.
Member Cerino made the motion to approve Resolution No. 3911 and
Member Backus seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
At this time Chair Norman took a few minutes to explain the committee
process to the Girl Scout troop in attendance. Because of the committee
meetings, issues and items can process through the City Council at a
much faster rate.
B. Resolution 3877 is for Public Art for Auburn Way South and F Street
SE. Parks and Recreation Director Faber was not available for questions,
but Chair Norman stated this request was discussed at the Council of the
Whole. Member Backus had one question regarding section 6.4b on
page 11-14 of the contract. She stated that the wording sounds like a
contradiction. Ms. Patrick reviewed the question and stated this is a
boilerplate contract that has been around for some time. The Committee
agreed to move the resolution forward to the Council with the caveat that
the legal staff will refine the language or advise if the section on page 11-
14 (section 6.4d) is correct.
Member Cerino made the motion to approve Resolution No. 3877.
Member Backus seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
IV. DISCUSSION
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A. Ms. Gaub provided an update on the proposed traffic improvements
around the Wesley Homes project on Lea Hill. She presented a site map
of the area, which is south of 320th Street SE and between 108th SE and
110th SE. She stated that there will be half street improvements on 320th
and 110th SE. On 108th there will be a 20 foot paved portion of roadway
for emergency access purposes to access the gated entrance for the
development. This will be for emergency access only and is not for
general access to the site.
Mr. Cerino inquired about suppliers and delivery people and Ms. Gaub i- I>
stated the development has two driveways, one on 320th and one on ., //~'i [1 e::.rx-
110th. The driveway on 320th will be restricted t~ an movements and right.C"'._.jt l. i .4~
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SE. Chair Norman said there was a concern with site distance at the ct/,
corner of 320th SE and 110th for right turn movements, which is a very
dangerous corner. Ms. Gaub said this intersection will be governed by a
four way stop. Chair Norman asked if the Wesley Homes developer is
participating in the 4-way stop at 320th and 110th. Ms. Gaub stated that
the developer will be installing the stop as part of the improvements. Ms.
Norman said this seems to address the concerns of the neighbors. Ms.
Norman requested that the memo provided to the Committee be provided
to all Councilmembers.
B. Improvement regarding the 3ih Street SE Infiltration Facility was
presented by Mr. Nutter. Mr. Nutter presented aerial photos and a site
map.. He stated that this property was purchased several years ago by
the storm utility. The City has decided to move forward and expand the
facility to accommodate more regional drainage in the facility. The City is
working with neighboring property owners on the design of the
landscaping to address visibility concerns. Once the project is completed,
the pond will be open to the public with the lowest portion of the pond
fenced, yet keeping visibility open to the site by using different plantings
and plant heights. The assumption is that the unfenced portion of the site
will not have standing water unless there is a major storm event. The
access to the pond will be from 3ih SE.
Ms. Backus asked where Gildo Rey School is in conjunction with the
pond. Mr. Nutter said the school west and north of the site.
C. Dieringer School District Impact Fees was presented by Mr. Osaki.
As summary, he stated that the PCD Committee's initial proposal for
single family dwelling impact fee amounts was presented to other City
committees for review. On August 29, Dieringer School District adopted its
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Capital Facilities Plan(CFP). The CFP indicates that at least this year the
document will support and justify the PCD Committee's recommendation
for single family units. At this time, Mr. Osaki said the issue is what
amount does the PCD Committee want to recommend for multi-family
units.
Mr. Cerino stated that the City could incorporate the $739 as identified in
the CFP. Ms. Backus added that the CFP's amount for single family
dwellings has increased from the last review. Ms. Norman said the
approval should be based on need. Ms. Backus added that the
Committee can adopt a certain amount now and will be able to update it
annual annual basis. The PCD Committee indicated that the multi-family
amount should be consistent with the CFP. There was some discussion
regarding a similar interlocal agreement with the Federal Way School
District.
Mr. Osaki stated he will draft an ordinance with the specific language as
directed by the Committee.
D. The information on Auburn City Code 18.48.130 regarding private
street access tracts and private streets was presented by Mr. Pilcher. The
City code that required private streets to be built to the same standard as
a City street. He then discussed the issue of panhandle lots and noted
there is a maximum length of 150 feet. They are also limited in the
number of lots they may serve.
Private streets are to be designed at the same standards as public
streets. However, there are several new projects in the City, such as Vista
Heights, that are single family detached condominiums and the "street"
serving these units technically isn't a street, but an internal driveway. This
is a bit of gray area in terms of what standards to apply.
Chair Norman said one concern is the issue of safety access with fire and
police. Mr. Pilcher stated that while private streets can be signed as 'no
parking', the police do not have the ability to enforce this on private
streets. The Committee discussed fire access and Mr. Cerino questioned
if the City is requiring hammerheads or a turn around for fire trucks. The
City code requires private streets to have a turn around if longer than 150
feet.
The Committee discussed fire access and the distance from hydrant to
house can be up to 150 feet. Mr. Krauss added that has been in the fire
code for a long time. Mr. Cerino said at various meetings the Fire
Department staff has mentioned how hard it is to drag hose that far. Mr.
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Krauss said he would like to have the Fire Department write something
up if they have concerns.
Chair Norman asked to discuss emergency access that is referenced in
ACC 18.48.140 on page 2 item #4. She asked about fire key boxes for
gated developments and how easy they are for the Fire Department to
open. Mr. Krauss answered that the Fire Department does not have any
problems opening the Knox box one way or another. Chair Norman said
with the density that is now in developments there should be an
expectation of safety, whether private or public street.
E. The information on the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) VISION
2020 + 20 Growth Alternatives was presented by Mr. Osaki. He provided
the Committee a quick background of the regional planning process,
which in the early 1990's through VISION 2020 led to a center's based
regional growth strategy for the 4-county Puget Sound region. Right now
the VISION 2020 update process, called VISION 2020+20 involves a
series of growth alternatives, which the PSRC needs to eventually filter
through. The concept is to assign growth and Auburn will be identified as
a "core suburban city". Mr. Osaki said this is a long term process
culminating with adoption of a preferred regional growth strategy on 2007.
He added that we will probably see a lot of information about this in the
future.
The Committee discussed the information provided in the agenda packet.
Chair Norman said that there appears to be an emphasis on achieving a
housing and jobs balance. Mr. Krauss added that jobs have to be a
balanced issue as some people have limited means as to transportation
and a decent job base in the region needs to have good regional
transportation. The Committee discussed other areas such as Dupont in
Pierce County. Chair Norman asked that staff bring this to Committee
again at a future meeting.
F. Mr. Krauss discussed the Pierce County PM in the North Lake Tapps
area. He said there have been discussions with staff from Sumner and
Bonney Lake and City staff followed up with discussions with Pierce
County Planning. The signs are pointing toward the ability of Auburn to
annex the northeast side of Lake Tapps at some time. The Pierce County
"Rural" designation around part of the Lake means that the County
comprehensive plan first needs to be amended. The County only allows
urban growth area amendments to be made every three years. The next
opportunity for the City to make an application would be in 2007 for a
process that would conclude in 2008.
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G. Regarding the issue of the Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Mr. Krauss
said that Resolution #3782 was passed by the City Council so that the
City can act quickly if the SST is passed. One change could be around
the SuperMall to promote more commercial development there. Another
area is A Street SE and a review of the industrial zoning that intrudes into
the residential area. At some level proposed comprehensive plan and
zoning map changes from industrial to commercial will be controversial
yet at some time the City will have to act.
V. INFORMATION
A. The Committee discussed the PCD Work Status Matrix. Some of the
items discussed included bringing the downtown design standards for
additional committee discussion in October. The Peasley Canyon
gateway status was also discussed, as was bringing a general discussion
of gateways back to the committee at its next meeting.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and
Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15
p.m.
APPROVED THE Me ~L DAY OF;ii;;/dll1JiIA_ J <<&-t:6
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Carolyn Brown, Secretary
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