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PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
February 13, 2006
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, Building, and
Community Director Paul Krauss, Parks Director Daryl Faber, Community
Development Administrator David Osaki, Development Services
Coordinator Steve Pilcher; Senior Planner Mitzi McMahan; Environmental
Protection Manager Aaron Nix, Planner Bill Mandeville, and Planning
Secretary Carolyn Brown.
Members of the audience were Jim Rutt, James Hyatt and Ken Shersty
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the January 23, 2006 Meeting.
Ms Backus noted on page 2 under the discussion section, two
discussion items were labeled the same - a capital C. Change
the items to D and E.
Mr. Cerino moved to accept the minutes as noted. Ms.
Backus seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
III. ACTION
A. Resolution No. 3976 Game Farm Park Property Transfer.
Mr. Faber provided a brief history of the park and how the City
was able to acquire the property from Washington State. The
City has been negotiating with the State. The State will retain
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the corner property where it's building is located and the
parking area.
Mr. Cerino moved to approve Resolution No. 3976 and
forward to City Council. Ms. Backus seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
B. Ordinance No. 6000 Code Change for Park Board
Mr. Faber stated that staff has been reviewing the code. The
ordinance was rewritten to match the wording of like
ordinances in the City. This ordinance will reflect that the
board is an advisory board to the City Council and the Mayor.
Mr. Cerino moved to approve Resolution No. 6000 and
forward to City Council. Ms. Backus seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
C. Ordinance No. 5999 Code Change for Tree Board.
Mr. Faber noted this proposal would increase the number of
tree board members from 5 to 7 people. This will be the same
number of members as other City boards. The Mayor will also
have the discretion to appoint someone who does not live in
the City, such as a member of the. school board.
Mr. Cerino moved to approve Resolution No. 5999 and
forward to City Council. Ms. Backus seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
D. Resolution No. 3981 Pea Patch
Mr. Faber said this is for the annual lease with King County for
the property near 15th Street NW and the Auburn Airport that
has historically been used as a garden spot. It is renewed
each year.
Mr. Cerino moved to approve Resolution No. 3976 and
forward to City Council. Ms. Backus seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
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E. Budget Adjustment for GSA Park Ball Field Lights.
Mr. Faber said this is a request for a budget adjustment for
$110,000 to reflect a $50,000 grant from King County and a
$30,000 donation from the Auburn Little League. There is also
an appropriation of $30,000 from Municipal Park Construction.
Staff is moving forward so the project can be completed early.
Mr. Cerino made the motion that the PCD Committee show
support for the budget adjustment. Ms. Backus seconded and
Ms. Norman concurred.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
F. 10% Annexation Petition Request - South 328 Street
Mr. Mandeville provided background regarding the request of
James and Janet Hyatt to annex their property located on the
West Hill of Auburn. One lot is 3.10 acres of unimproved land and
the other lot is 4.28 acres with a single family home located at
32727 56th Avenue South. The total assessed value of the land is
sufficient to consider the annexation. Even if eventually annexed,
the parcels will remain in the Lakehaven Utility District. This area
is presently on septic systems and Lakehaven Utility District
water. The logical boundary is to include all the property along
both sides of South 328th Street between 51st Avenue South and
56th Avenue South. The portion of South 328th Street between 51st
and 56th Avenue South, adjacent to the Stipp annexation. In order
to avoid leaving an area surrounded on 3 sides by the City it was
logical to include in the proposed annexation boundary those
properties along the area of 57th Avenue South.
Ms. Backus asked if the Fire Department had issues with this
annexation and Mr. Mandeville replied there were none.
The PCD Committee discussed the road in the Stipp annexation
and the concerns of increased traffic. They also discussed street
issues.
Mr. Cerino moved to recommend that the City Council review the
10% petition and move forward to annexation. Ms. Backus
seconded and Ms. Norman concurs.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
IV. DISCUSSION
A. Mr. Osaki stated that because of other items on the Planning
Commission docket, the Home Occupation Code Amendments would
not go forward to the Planning Commission until May. Therefore, if
the PCD Committee wished to devote more time to reviewing the
proposed changes it could do so.
The Committee discussed some of the possible amendments and
indicated that it would discuss them again at a future meeting prior
to referring them to the Planning Commission.
B. Mr. Nix briefed the PCD Committee regarding the Auburn
Environmental Park Monitoring Well Contract.
Mr. Nix stated a draft master plan has gone forward to the Mayor.
There is a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting scheduled
for February 28, 2006.
Mr. Nix distributed information that indicates where the monitoring
wells will be located. He has also been working with Green River
Community College (GRCC). The school will actually have a class
this spring that will teach dealing with different vegetation. Mr. Nix
hopes the GRCC class will be able to take care of one of the
monitoring well sites.
The wells will be operational as soon after the contract is executed.
The wells will be hand augered and hopefully operational by the end
of the month.
Mr. Nix reminded the PCD Committee of a stream planting event at
Olson Creek Saturday, February 18.
C. Wayfinding Update
Ms. McMahan brought the PCD Committee up to date regarding the
Wayfinding contract. The contract has finally been signed. The team
is pleased with the consultant's approach and methodology. The
City has provided the consultant with traffic counts and other data to
use in their study. Ms. McMahan said for the next PCD meeting she
will compile the data and condense it into a legible format.
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Ms. Norman stated a goal is to be able to get people to the SuperMall
or other desired destinations. It will help having everything
integrated on the web site. Ms. McMahan added there will be
consistency in names so that everyone knows what a destination is
called. The PCD Committee discussed areas that people frequent
and the best way to get them there.
Ms. McMahan noted that Duanna Richards and Dave Baron have
been added to the committee.
D. Downtown Design Standards Update - meeting with Marilee Utter
Mr. Pilcher distributed a summary of Merilee Utter's observations,
which she discussed at the Thursday, February 9 meeting. Ms. Utter
had met with Debbie Luce, Nancy Colson, Ben Errez, and the
banking, real estate, developers, and other members of the
downtown community.
One important idea she noted is that this is a unique point-in-time in
terms of development opportunities and it should not be missed.
One recommendation is for a downtown park, which would be a
focal point for the downtown area. The addition of more residential
units downtown is also important. Having the Safeway store is a big
attraction and it is within walking distance of people that live
downtown The idea is for a variety of housing units for a mix of
people. Also, to target younger people who like to live downtown and
reach out to different demographic groups. The Transit Station could
be a hub. Mr. Hinshaw had noted that there is a demand for housing.
The Committee noted that unless people live in an area they don't
shop here. Instead, they will drive to other retail areas.
The Committee discussed the potential of "designer theaters." Ms.
Utter also noted, the need to work with the hospital and define
boundaries for its expansion.
Mayor Lewis added this is a unique opportunity. Ms Norman stated
now is the time for good communication.
The Committee discussed the opportunities for development and
what is going on with Main Street and the Ace project. Also, there are
many opportunities for an arts program.
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The Committee reviewed what is happening in other towns and how
certain neighborhoods have been revitalized by a theater or similar
setting.
Mr. Pilcher said a lot of good ideas have come from this session. He
added that Mark Hinshaw will be meeting with the Planning
Commission on Thursday, February Feb 16.
Mr. Krauss added that Mr. Hinshaw will meet with the City Council
when he has the design standards further defined.
E. Golf Course Club House Update
Mr. Faber presented current information on the clubhouse project.
All the soil studies are back and there are now drawings of the
clubhouse interior. Staff has a timeline, which is to start work in
early August 2006 and be completed by June, 2007. Staff is
working out a time line with the least impact on the golf season.
The clubhouse will have a large open foyer which will create
ambience, and the bar will look over the water fall. There will be a
large slab for outside seating and that will be covered. The size of
the parking lot limits the number of people that can sit in the
restaurant. The design will have a "northwest" look. The City does
not want people to park along the road. The size of the bathrooms
has been increased so there will be more room to hang clothes when
changing. There will be an outside entrance to the restrooms so
people do not have to walk through the facility to get to the restroom.
Mr. Faber anticipates that there should be about 6 months of really
good business.
The City is working to pre-qualify builders and will narrow down
selections to builders who have done this type of building. Should
have 50% design drawings by April, 2006.
F. Auburn City Code Chapter 8.28 - Noise
Mr. Osaki introduce Mr. Jim Rurt, a citizen who has questions about
the noise ordinance. There is a particular development going up by
his property and the Building Division did talk to developer at the
site. The developer stated he would abide by the rules. Mayor Lewis
noted that other communities have changed construction hours
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years ago. It is also important because most of the construction is
infill now.
The PCD Committee discussed the noise ordinance.
Mr. Jim Rutt commented on the noise at the construction site in his
neighborhood. In particular it is loud music, construction noise,
stapling guns, trucks, etc. He would like to see the hours of
construction patterned after an 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM work day.
Ms. Backus wondered if there was a way to ask for deviations from
the hours of operation.
Ms. Norman said this noise ordinance gives the City the power to
act on noise complaints. Ms. Norman noted there are also instances
where bright lights are used to start work before daylight.
Mr. Krauss added this will let staff know what hours the ordinance
needs to be enforced. Mayor Lewis said he would like staff to take a
survey of adjoining cities noise ordinances and come back to the
next meeting on February 27.
V. INFORMATION
A. PCDC Status Matrix
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community
Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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