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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-2005 * ,/%"-' *> /} ":> '-k PLANNING & COMMUNITY . DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE /:' DECEMBER 12,2005 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lynn Norman called the meeting to order at 5:06 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, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Development Services Coordinator Steve Pilcher, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Police Chief Jim Kelly, and Planning Secretary Carolyn Brown. Mr. Frank Boccamazzo was in the audience. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 28, 2005 Meeting Mr. Cerino moved to accept the minutes as presented. Ms. Backus seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 III. PUBLIC HEARING A. WSC04-0021 is an application for an Outside Utility Extension Agreement for a proposed two lot short plat. The applicant an property owner is Frank Boccamazzo. Mr. Osaki provided a brief background of the project. It is an existing 2 acre parcel, which the applicant would like to divide into 2 lots. Staff has reviewed the proposal and noted that the % street improvement along the property's 118lh Avenue SE frontage can be deferred since the Verdana proposal is to provide a pedestrian access on the east side Page 1 Planninq & Community Development Committee Minutes December 12. 2005 of 118lh Avenue SE. Right of way dedication will be required on 118lh. The City traffic department is willing to defer to King County as to whether the % street improvement will be required on SE 304lh Street now or may be deferred by agreement. One condition of the County may be to require an improvement to provide a landing area for crossing SE 304lh Street to the neighborhood school to the south. Chair Norman declared the public hearing open. As there were no comments from the audience the public hearing was closed. IV. ACTION A. Resolution No. 3958. Boccamazzo Outside Utility Extension Agreement. Mr. Cerino moved to approve Resolution No. 3958 and forward to the City Council. Ms. Backus seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 B. Resolution No. 3950 Golf Clubhouse Consultant Contract. Mr. Faber stated there were 11 applicants who responded to the request for qualifications. David Clark is the consultant that was selected after the interview process. The Resolution has also been through the Municipal Services Committee and it has recommended approval. Mr. Cerino moved approve Resolution No. 3950 and forward to the City Council. Ms Backus seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 C. Increase to Recreation Division 2005 Budget. Mr. Faber stated this is a request by the Parks Department to increase the budget authority for the recreation division. Mr. Cerino moved approve the increase the budget authority for the recreation division of the Parks Department and forward to the City Council. Ms. Backus seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 Page 2 Planninq & Community Development Committee Minutes December 12.2005 V. DISCUSSION A. Fire Impact Fees - Shelley Coleman, Jim Kelly, Mike Gerber Ms. Coleman presented the comparison of fire impact fees amongst different jurisdictions. The chart is not simply based on square footage of structures. It is also based on land use, the number of calls, and the type of fire apparatus used. This causes different rates across different cities in several categories. The chart is therefore not about similarities among the types of buildings, but reflects types of and demand for service. The numbers provide a range of what is practical to cover the impact fee for the city. Ms. Coleman provided an example of how the calculation is made for a single family residence. Mr. Cerino stated he would like the City to be in line with similar communities. Mr. Gerber reiterated the formula is tailored to the community based on types of calls. Mr. Kelly added that the City of Kent is considering fire impact fees. The possibility of a regional fire department was discussed. The Committee moved to recommend to the Finance Committee the 20% fee. B. A discussion of Community Protection Zones related to Sex Offenders was led by Mr. Pilcher. He stated that staff has done additional research and referred to legislative bill SHB 1147, which has a sunset date of July, 2006. A special task force was supposed to provide a report back to the state by December 1, 2005, but that has not yet happened. The Committee discussed the Issaquah and Monroe ordinances and noted that Monroe has actually a more strictly worded document. The Committee discussed how some offenders report as homeless, and really do have an address. For reporting purposes, they are required to have an address. Mr. Pilcher asked the Committee how they would like to proceed: whether to wait and see what the state legislature does this next session, or move forward with a local ordinance. Even if the City adopts its own ordinance, the state might pre-empt it. (See text in memo.) Ms. Norman stated that Page 3 Plannina & Community Development Committee Minutes December 12. 2005 this is something the public wants. Ms. Backus asked about what would be a suitable distance from schools, daycares, parks and certain businesses. 1000 feet is the distance currently used as a separation of adult businesses from residential zones. A question was raised regarding churches and if they could be put in the same category as schools. Meetings at churches are usually supervised. Mr. Krauss added that churches can be located in any zoning district in the City. Ms. Norman noted that the separation distance should be a standard that the City will be able to enforce. The Committee discussed whether there should be penalties for a landlord who allows a sex offender to live in a unit is a violation of any established setback standard. It would seem that this would be hard to enforce, as it would most likely come to light only after a crime was committed. After a lengthy discussion regarding landlords and the rental housing issue, the Committee stated they would like to wait until after the legislature meets. Mr. Cerino asked if after 6 months there could be a change and Mr. Pilcher said that indications are something should happen during this legislative session. Mr. Krauss ended by saying Mayor Lewis would like to see this item move forward. C. Mr. Osaki presented an update on the A Street SE Study. He reminded the Committee that this item has been discussed a meeting earlier this summer. Since then, the area of the A Street SE has been included in the Economic Development Strategies document and covers a geographical area beyond what was originally discussed earlier this year. The City is planning to have community meetings, but would like to have thoughts from the PCD Committee before the meetings are advertised. The Committee discussed possibility of town houses, cul-de-sacs in the neighborhood, and a tie in with economic development. The Committee also would like to see an improvement in the appearance of the neighborhood. The area in discussion is from 61h Street SE south to 2181 Street SE. Page 4 Plannina & Community Development Committee Minutes December 12. 2005 Traffic issues were discussed and there are no plans to add more lanes to A Street SE. Mr. Krauss said the intersection at 4181 and Ellingston is problematic. The Committee discussed key intersections at 61h, 121h, 171h , and 371h. On the railroad property side, there is no additional right-of-way. The goal is to be working with the neighborhood in early 2006 so that any related comprehensive plan amendments could be brought forward during the annual plan amendment cycle. D. Mr. Pilcher provided the Downtown Design Guidelines Update to the Committee. Staff from Planning and Public Works, different members of the business community, Mayor Lewis, Council members Backus and Norman, and Judi Roland of the Planning Commission have all served on the Committee working with the consultant (LMN Architects) to develop Design Guidelines. There are used regulations which would be adopted as part of the Zoning Code, with the Design Guidelines being adopted by reference. One of the principal features is to break up the downtown area into 3 sub-areas - downtown core, downtown east village area, and downtown west village area. Mr. Pilcher noted the proposed changes will establish a short list of prohibited uses in the downtown, rather than attempting to define all uses which could be allowed. The regulations also propose a use of bonus features to allow increased floor area ratios for buildings. The ratio won't use structured parking, common areas, elevators, etc. This regulation will be incentive-based and a builder can be creative if working with the bonuses. The Committee discussed the definitions of various street types (residential streets, pedestrian-oriented streets), and the different treatments of the streets. Another area the Committee would like to see addressed is back of building lighting where there is often additional parking. These can be dark areas. Staff will take this to the other members of the design standards committee. Mr. Cerino asked about building design standards and heights. The Committee also discussed the Les Gove park area. Page 5 Planning & Community Development Committee Minutes December 12. 2005 Mayor Lewis stated that the City is trying to set up a series of minimum standards to address the current needs. New ideas are always being developed and the City may revisit in the future and come up with what is new and improved. E. Mr. Osaki had information regarding an update on the Sign Code. Right now a Public Hearing is scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting on January 4, 2006. Staff will send the Sign Code out to the Sign Code committee and other interested parties. Staff presented issues related to content neutrality and how it . affects certain signs such as those pertaining to real estate. The Planning Commission will take the sign code to a Public Hearing and then make a recommendation to the City Council . The Council can make changes after it has been through the Planning Commission Public Hearing. VI. INFORMATION A. PC DC Status Matrix. Add a short discussion on the PUD process. Planning staff is working toward a process that will remove the from the Hearing Examiner. VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. PPROVEDTHE q!1-DAYOFJ~~D- ca~~ Page 6