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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-26-2005 * l CITY OF .!..-~';;": PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE September 26, 2005 I. CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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 Service Coordinator Steven Pilcher, Senior Planner Jeff Dixon, Senior Planner Mitzi McMahan, Project Engineer Robert E. Lee, Utilities Engineer Duane Huskey, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Cultural Arts Manager Lori Patrick and Planning Secretary Carolyn Brown. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of the SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 Meeting Chair Norman noted a correction to the minutes on page 3, paragraph 2, in the sentence that starts with ''The driveway on 320 h" The sentence should read, "The driveway on 320th will be restricted to right in movements and right out movements", Member Cerino made the motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Member Backus seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 III. Chair Norman opened the public hearing for Resolution No. 3918 (City application WSC 04-0029 - Jerry and Michelle Wilson) which is a request for a Water/Sewer Certificate for a proposed 32 lot plat in unincorporated King County, across from the Kent watershed. The site is approximately 5.75 acres, and is located at the NE corner of 124th Avenue SE and SE 304th Street. Mr. Osaki presented the background on the water / sewer certificate process. This particular application was submitted in December of 2004, prior to the City's current policy regarding utility service provision outside of the city limits. The site is located on a corner of two streets and street improvements will be required on both streets. The internal Page 1 Planning and Community Development Committee September 26. 2005 will need to meet City standards, One consideration is that the storm drain pond will be right on the corner of the intersection so landscaping is to be incorporated into the design. On the site plan Road A will have a temporary cul-de-sac at the east end. This will allow for a future extension of this road, to allow access to and from the neighboring property to the east when it is developed, Street lights would need to meet City of Auburn standards. Staff recommends approval according to the conditions. There was discussion regarding the orientation of houses on the proposed lots. As there was no public comment, Chair Norman closed the Public Hearing, Member Cerino made the motion to forward Resolution No, 3918 to City Council. Member Backus seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 IV, ACTION A. Ms. Patrick presented information on Resolution No, 3917, which is the concession agreement with the Auburn Mountainview High School Dance Team. Member Cerino made the motion to forward Resolution No. 3917 to City Council, Member Backus seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 B, Ms. Patrick presented Resolution No. 3916 which is the request to accept a grant from 4Culture of King County. Ms. Patrick provided background on the grant. She stated this resolution authorizes the City to accept a grant in the amount of $4,920. There will be three performances by various artists this fall, If for some reason the performance has to be cancelled the City does not have to pay. Member Cerino made the motion to forward Resolution No. 3916 to City Council. Member Backus seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 V, DISCUSSION Page 2 Planninq and Community Development Committee - September 26. 2005 A. Mr. Lee provided an update on the Peasley Canyon Gateway project. He said staff is waiting for material procurement and the contractor is waiting for metal work to be finished. The materials should be here by October 17 or so and the contractor should finish the work in 3 to 4 weeks, which would be mid-November, Mr. Lee said there were many details to work through, such as making the letters, which are metal and applying them to the sign. He added that the contractor has put out a sample painting and Mr, Lee said he will send a note to the Committee inviting them to see the rendition. B. Ms. McMahan provided an update to the Gateway Program. She presented a site map of aerial photos of possible locations of potential gateway sites. The Gateway Program and the Wayfinding Program will work together and combine sites. Ms. McMahan proceeded to explain the location of each proposed site. Area 1 is Auburn Way N & 277th and since this might be an area that is tight, it could be integrated with the wayfinding signs, A portion of street frontage on Auburn Way North at the Robertson Properties is Area 2. Area 3 is along M Street. Area 4 is along 15 Street NW & C Street NW. Area 5 is the SE corner of Harvey Road and Auburn Way N. Area 6 is a landscape area at the intersection of Auburn Way N and Auburn Avenue. Area 7 is the location of the off-ramps at Highway 18. Area 8 is the front of the railroad bridge over Auburn Way S at Highway 18, Area 9 is in the median at the SuperMall at 15th Street SW, Area 10 is at Auburn Way S and R Street SE. Area 11 is along the Lake Tapps Parkway. Area 12 is the connection from the Interurban Trail and Auburn Environmental Park to West Main Street and the Auburn Station. The Auburn Environmental Park Technical Advisory Committee had suggested the inclusion of an interpretive piece in the sidewalk. Ms, Backus commented that the off ramp from Highway 18 near the Neeley Mansion might also be a good gateway location. Staff from Public Works, Parks and Planning are meeting to discuss feasibility. The Committee discussed the West Main Street pedestrian improvements. Mr, Cerino had a question regarding an existing grant that has not been utilized. Ms. McMahan stated that the grant money is fine and the City will be able to use it when this project starts in the spring of 2006, Chair Norman asked who will have input on prioritizing the gateway locations, Ms. McMahan said e that as part of the upcoming wayfinding project the locations of the gateways and wayfinding signs will be Page 3 Planning and Community Development Committee, September 26. 2005 integrated. The priority for gateways would be something that would be presented to Council Committees. Availability of right-of-way and timing also play into the decision making process. Chair Norman said that wayfinding and directional signage could be used on the Booth Bridge on 3'd Street SE over the railroad tracks. The Committee noted the existing signage poses a traffic hazard. When traveling westbound the signage isn't clear and it creates confusion and leads to erratic driving maneuvers. The Committee added that the bridge is owned by the State, she and Council member Wagner discussed that they would like to see the signage improved. They were wondering if wayfinding might be a way to help alleviate confusion or if there were other options. Ms. McMahan stated she will bring the matter to the attention of the Public Works staff. Chair Norman added that the group has covered the City very well with sites for signs. Chair Norman said one other area that she would suggest could use better signage, would be north bound on Auburn Way South from the casino down the hill, Ms. McMahan said this will be a document that will grow and will change. The Committee asked if they could see a smaller version in order to drive around and look at the sites, C. Private Roads information was presented by Mr. Pilcher. He reminded the Committee they had asked staff to contact the Fire Department regarding the 150 foot maximum length allowed for a private access tract and also any problems they may have experienced with gates at the entry to gated communities. Fire Marshall Dave Smith confirmed that once there is 150 foot distance from a street, the developer has to provide a hammerhead or cul-de-sac turnaround, The 150 foot distance also relates to the maximum distance all portions of a structure can be from an access easement. Regarding gated communities, they are required to provide a switch (Knox switch), for which the Fire crews have access. Mr. Smith is not aware of any problems that have been experienced with gaining access. Mr. Pilcher also noted that the Public Works Committee is discussing private streets at their Monday meeting, discussing what types of streets should serve what type of developments, and what extent of deviations from the standards might be allowed. The Committee briefly discussed the distance that Fire crews have to drag hose. Chair Norman said from fire's point of view it appears to be Page 4 Planninq and Community Development Committee September 26. 2005 OK. Regarding private streets, Mr. Pilcher added that maintaining 20 feet of clear travel way is a concern, since the Police cannot enforce "no parking" restrictions. C. Mr. Pilcher distributed a handout regarding a proposal to institute a fee for zoning confirmation letters. The requests that are received are usually concerned with commercial property, Mr. Krauss added that the requestor usually wants to know all the current zoning, setbacks, etc" about the property. This request takes staff time to research. Mr, Pilcher said the staff recommendation is for charging $50 for a response letter, with single family and duplex residential requests being exempt. Mr. Cerino added that the fee is for a service and the idea of having a fee charges the right person. There was some discussion on the Freedom of Information Act. Mr. Krauss said they are asking staff to write a letter to confirm information, to simply providing information that is otherwise readily available. Mr, Pilcher added this is something staff can move forward with the fee schedules in November, Staff will add to the Committee work matrix. VI. INFORMATION A. Mr. Krauss provided information on state legislation for Substitute House Bill 1147, which is regarding Sex Offender - Community Protection Zones, The Committee discussed the bill and especially how it defines children, private schools or schools in homes. The City of Issaquah adopted its own ordinance that is more restrictive than the state. The Committee discussed the wording for schools and daycare, Mr. Krauss said the critical thing here is that Issaquah went with a 1,000 foot separation requirement in the neighborhood from daycare schools, in church daycares, and similar businesses. Chair Norman said the City would have to provide areas. Mr. Pilcher answered those areas could be in the M-1 zone as they are for SCTF's. Mr, Krauss said that since sex offenders are not a protected class, the courts could find this ordinance to be illegal. Time will tell if this ordinance could be upheld, Mayor Lewis and City Council Committees have asked staff to come up with something similar. Staff could draft an ordinance under the .advice of the City attorney. Mr. Pilcher added that some responsibilities are placed on the landlord if they knowingly lease or rent to a sex offender. Mr. Pilcher said also, the Page 5 Planning and Community Development Committee September 26. 2005 City will need to do a lot of mapping. Right now the possible sites are in the industrial areas and the SuperMall area. Mr. Cerino added that another possible site could be along the West Valley Hwy there are no longer any houses along the stretch by 15th Street SW. The Committee then discussed where sex offenders could be located, Ms. Backus said she would like an updated map as to where the registered sex offenders live. Ms. McMahan added that the information is provided by King County and is given by block format. The information is also provided by the Police Department. Chair Norman asked staff to pursue what the options are and Mr, Cerino noted they want to stay on top of the issue. B. The City received a letter from the State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development that addressed City's Critical Areas Ordinance. The letter praised the City for the good work on development of the Ordinance. C. The Committee reviewed its Status Work Plan. Some changes and updates will be added for the next meeting. Items that come back in October are Commercial Uses in Industrial Zones, the Comprehensive Plan and Dieringer School District school impact fee. Mr. Osaki added he will also bring the Auburn School District CFP to the Committee in October. Chair Norman would also like to have the homeless encampment, sign code, Green River College signage and Wayfinding back on the matrix for November. VII. OLD BUSINESS None VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m. I 2t::M J APPROVED THE a6/A- DAY OF ~ n, Secretary Page 6