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PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
March 27, 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, Community Development Administrator
David Osaki, Economic Development Manager Dave Baron, Development
Services Coordinator Steve Pilcher, City Attorney Dan Heid,
Environmental Protection Manager Aaron Nix, Senior Planner Elizabeth
Chamberlain, Economic Development Planner AI Hicks, Planner Bill
Mandeville, and Planning Secretary Carolyn Brown.
Jim Ritt was in the audience.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the March 13, 2006 Meeting
Mr. Cerino moved to approve the minutes as read and
Ms. Backus seconded the motion.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0.
III. ACTION
A. Ordinance No. 6006 - Title 17 (Land Division Ordinance) Short
Subdivision/Lot Line Adjustment Code Amendments was
presented by Mr. Pilcher. He stated this ordinance will allow
short plats and lot lines to be submitted in a more
standardized format that is typical of other jurisdictions
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throughout the area. The City contacted local surveyors and
they are in agreement with the changes. The details of
formatting an application will be developed administratively so
that any future adjustments won't have to go through the code
amendment process.
The Committee briefly discussed sewer lines and requiring
connection to sewer if service is available within a certain
distance of a development.
Mr. Cerino moved to forward Ordinance No. 6006 to
City Council. Ms. Backus seconded the motion.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0.
B. Ordinance No. 5991 is an Amendment to Auburn City Code
Sections 14.02.040, 14.08.010, and 16.10.030 and also
repealing Chapter 18.69 relating to Planned Unit Developments
(PUD). Mr. Pilcher stated that direction from Council was to
use development agreements and thus eliminating the PUD.
He stated the Planning Commission held a public hearing
repealing the PUD process and recommended approval of the
amendment. Mr. Pilcher added, however, the Planning
Commission was concerned about the lack of policy
guidelines for the development agreement process. Mr.
Pilcher said that staff is suggesting that the preamble
language from the PUD be incorporated in the Comprehensive
Plan..
The Committee favored the elimination of the PUD process as
the process did not give the Council an opportunity to view a
project until it had gone through review and hearings. The
PUD process all gave the developer a false sense that the
design could be accepted by the Council. Mr. Cerino asked at
what point in a development agreement would the Council see
the project. Mr. Pilcher said that basically the development
agreement will come forward first and will be worked on in
committee. Staff will initially develop the parameters for the
agreement.
Mr. Pilcher clarified that this ordinance is to repeal the PUD.
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Mr. Cerino moved to forward Ordinance No. 5991 to City
Council. Ms. Backus seconded the motion.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0.
C. Ordinance No. 5992 is an amendment to Auburn City Code
Title 14 creating a new Chapter 14.21 related to Development
Agreements. Mr. Pilcher added that since they are related
Ordinance No. 5992 will need to go to Council along with
Ordinance No. 5991. Mr. Pilcher noted that the City already
has non-residential development agreements. Mr. Krauss
added that he would like to see the City still use the non-
residential PUD zoning.
Chair Norman added that the PCD Committee would like to see
the highest standard possible for considering a development
agreement. Mayor Lewis said the whole idea of the change is
to allow the Council an earlier chance to review a project.
The Committee discussed the standards and minimum
standards of the PUD process and also the expectations of a
development agreement. The Committee wants to be sure the
standards required should significantly exceed the regular
standards.
Mr. Pilcher said staff will work on the language of the
amendment and return with an update to the PCD Committee
at the April 1 0 meeting.
D. Resolution No. 4005 is the acceptance of wetland mitigation in
Iieu-of-fee for the plat of Jovita Heights. Mr. Nix stated that the
developer, Cornerstone Homes, LLC contacted the City. Mr.
Nix stated a developer contacted the City to discuss a fee in
lieu of proposal for wetland mitigation to replace a mitigation
measure previously required under SEPA. Staff met with the
developer to determine a mitigation value. Mr. Nix added this
project was received before the Critical Areas Ordinance was
adopted and the project is grandfathered under the original
city codes.
The Committee asked if any neighbors were concerned about
the wetlands. Mr. Osaki stated the environmental
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determination for the project required preservation of the
existing wetlands. Some neighbors expressed concern about
that mitigation measure. This fee in lieu approach might be
more acceptable to the neighbors.
Mr. Cerino moved to forward Resolution No. 4005 to City
Council. Ms. Backus seconded the motion.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0.
IV. DISCUSSION
Economic Development Update was presented by Mr. Baron.
Mr. Baron stated he has teamed up with the Chamber of
Commerce and commissioned a standard third party report.
Mr. Baron provided the PCD Committee with a copy of the
report. The report provides information based on 3 concentric
radii extending 5 miles, 10 miles and 15 miles from Auburn
City Hall. The report is based on retail potential, restaurant
potential and disposable income criteria. The overall report
shows a low per capita income. The Committee discussed
income in the city and the how the study portrays this
information
Mr. Baron stated that the City has partnered with the Chamber
of Commerce in the process of updating the city website content.
They will also be doing a separate public affairs presentation.
Mr. Krauss inquired if there is a way to have the report reflect
the travel time in the radii. Mr. Baron answered that drive
times can be converted into radii.
Mr. Baron said he is working with the Planning and IS
departments on a "current projects" map in order to show
projects and proposals within the City.
Mr. Baron said he will be talking to business owners in terms
of trends and determine business retention. Mr. Baron said he
is open to suggestions as to the types or names of businesses
that the City may be concerned about. Mr. Krauss said he
would like to know about some of the manufacturing
businesses that have left the City.
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The Committee discussed a few other businesses such as a
free standing Starbucks, a new bowling alley location and the
Robertson Properties site.
Mr. Baron stated he attended a meeting with the SuperMall
group and an out of town developer. Mayor Lewis added that
several developers have expressed an interest in some of the
larger sites around the downtown.
Mr. Baron added a special thanks to Planning Staff.
B. Mr. Osaki presented revised information regarding the
Noise Ordinance. Mr. Osaki stated that at the last meeting the
Committee discussed addressing noise impacts associated
with infill development. Mr. Osaki said he is providing the
Committee with two options for discussion recognizing that
the eventual ordinance may be a hybrid of these ordinances..
He stated that Option 1 would cover all new construction in
the R-1, R-2, R-3 and PUD zones and would set specific time
restriction of 8:00 pm to 7:00 am except Sunday, which would
be limited to 8:00 pm to 9:00 am. All other zones would be
limited to 10:00 pm to 7:00 am on any day of the week except
Sunday and Sunday would be 10:00 pm to 9:00 am. Option 1
provides a specific process to request construction activity
outside of these hours.
Option 2 attempts to focus on infill development such as lots
that have never been platted and lots within plats that have
not been developed for several years. The sounds from
construction are limited to the hours between 8:00 am and
8:00 pm. Mr. Osaki stated this time frame follows the direction
of the Committee. A process to review requests for
construction noise outside of these established hours is also
provided for..
Chair Norman wants to be sure that the neighbors have some
guarantee of noise protection during the day. Chair Norman
also added that for infill project the Committee would like to
see additional protection than what the City code presently
requires.
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The Committee discussed the term platting and what it does
and doesn't mean. Also, the PCD Committee discussed a
remodel project and how it could have the potential to fall
outside the proposed ordinance since adding a garage or
other room may not trigger the proposed 50% criteria. That
would allow for someone to be able to work longer hours. .
The Committee would like to see noise guidelines that are
consistent.
It was agreed that Staff will provide electronic copies of the
two options of the ordinance to the Committee members.
Chair Norman stated the Committee will send their comments
to Mr. Osaki by Friday, March 31.
Mr. Ritt said the consensus of people that has contacted is
that neighbors would like to have Sunday as a day off and no
construction going on at all. Mr. Cerino stated that an
ordinance has to be written with rules that pertain to all and
added that the Planning Director could have the ability to
review individual projects.
The noise ordinance will return to PCD Committee on April 10.
C. The 15th Street NW culvert replacement project was present by
Mr. Nix. He stated that the culvert under 15th Street NE has
been a bottle neck for stream movement from the AEP site.
Historically Mill Creek was free flowing and had a defined
channel, but now the stream is in poor shape. Staff decided to
look at the problem and offer some solutions to the council.
Mr. Nix said he contacted the US Fish and Wildlife and the City
was awarded $96,000 to develop a design for the construction
of a new culvert under 15th Street NW. The City will be
applying for other grant money and hopefully, by the summer
of 2007, construction will get under way on a new culvert. Mr.
Nix added that when a Federal agency helps sponsor a
project, that Federal agency is responsible for obtaining any
federal permits that may be needed. Also, by having the US
Fish and Wildlife as a sponsor, the City may be in a good
position for receiving additional money.
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Mr. Nix said this project has the potential to be a million dollar
project. The Committee asked since this initial grant is for the
study. will the City be able to approach them for additional
money. Mr. Nix stated that he has worded the request to state
that the cost might change as the project expands and that
should leave the door open for additional funds
D. Mr. Mandeville and Mr. Hicks presented the status of the
Human Services Committee's (HSC's) discussion on the results
based accountability (RBA) model. The model will be reviewed
by the Human Services Committee (HSC) and Mayor Lewis. Mr.
Mandeville said the draft will return to the next PCD meeting
along with comments from the HSC and Mayor.
Mr. Mandeville stated the grant application that the City is using
this year will be considerably less cumbersome for agencies
than last year's application. Mr. Krauss added that this is a
standardized application being used by South King County
cities.
The Committee discussed how to move forward in the process
and the results based comments.
Mr. Hicks stated the HSC had the impression that the City
would transition into the RBA process over time. Mayor Lewis
added the HSC will discuss what they are already doing and
what is going to happen to the percentage over a period of
years.
Mr. Mandeville said the joint applications went out March 15,
and the supplemental applications will be out around April 15,
although this is tentative. By the middle of July, the Human
Services Committee's recommendations for grant awards
should be completed. A public review will be in August or
September and November 1st is when the Consolidated Plan has
to be completed.
The Committee said that one concern is for the agencies who
cannot fit in to the results based criteria the first year. Mr.
Krauss said they will have to demonstrate a way of thinking and
approaching the problem. The Committee discussed the idea
that some of the smaller agencies have a fear of losing the
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support of the City grant money. Mayor Lewis reiterated the
percentage basis are goals of the City and the agencies need to
be aware of these goals, but he anticipates that currently
funded agencies should be able to fit into the RBA model in the
first year.
Mayor Lewis added there are 4 to 5 areas where the City is
looking for results. The PCD Committee discussed the criteria
and how the applicant needs to address these criteria.
Mr. Mandeville and Mr. Hicks stated they will proceed the HSC
with information from tonight's PCD meeting. Mr. Krauss said
the HSC will recommend the benchmarks.. There will be no
failing grade, but the RAB approach will be a way to help the
agencies change to the new direction.
Mr. Mandeville reiterated he will return to the April 10 PCD
meeting. Mr. Krauss suggested inviting some of the HSC
members, also.
V. INFORMATION
A. PCDC Status Matrix
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. Chair Norman noted that Puget Sound Regional Council staff will
be attending the City Council's April 17 meeting to provide an update
on the VISION 2020+20 process.
2. Chair Norman asked for an update on the annexation bill related
to sales tax. Mayor Lewis said the bill has not yet been signed by the
Governor. If it is not vetoed it will become law. The Mayor briefly
discussed how the sales tax would allow the City to proceed with
annexations.
3. Chair Norman stated she still wants to make sure input on the
safety issue of fences and locked gates has been provided by the
Fire Department and the Police Department.
4. Chair Norman would like to see a tentative list of incentives in
relation to the Green Zone. Mayor Lewis said staff will be developing
a list of ideas for discussion. Mr. Osaki said at this time there is a
list of incentives for the downtown area. Mr. Osaki said he will
prepare a tentative preliminary list for the PCD Committee to review.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and
Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10
p.m.
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