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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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