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PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON
May 22, 2006
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lynn Norman called the meeting to order at 5: 12 p.m. due to
recording equipment technical difficulties 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, Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Daryl Faber,
Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Development
Services Coordinator Steven Pilcher, Museum Director Patricia Cosgrove,
Environmental Protection Manager Aaron Nix, Intergovernmental Services
Coordinator Carolyn Robertson, Planner Stacey Borland, Mayor Lewis
and Planning Secretary Carolyn Brown.
Toshiko Krear attending as an audience member.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. The Minutes of the May 8, 2006 meeting.
Member. Cerino moved to approve the minutes as read and
Member Backus seconded the motion.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0.
III. ACTION
A. Resolution No. 4031 for approval of the 15th Street NW Culvert
Replacement Grant Acceptance.
Environmental Protection Manager Nix stated that Auburn is only one of
three agencies that received this type of grant this year. Mr. Nix said the
$95,000 grant will allow the City to design the culvert. Hopefully, the City
can go to construction in 2007. The City is still seeking grant money for
construction. The new design of the culvert will be closer to West Valley
Highway where the fill is not so deep. The new design will be a significant
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cost savings. Chair Norman clarified the Resolution No. as 4031 and not
Resolution No. 4030 as indicated on the agenda bill.
Member Cerino moved to approve Resolution No. 4031 to City
Council. Member. Backus second.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0.
B. Resolution No. 4030 is for approval for Authorization for
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (lAC) Grant
Application Request for AEP.
Environmental Protection Manager Nix provided a brief background on
how the State develops wetland mitigation banks. Interagency Committee
for Outdoor Recreation (lAC) is working to promote and create mitigation
banks throughout the state. The AEP will be a positive wetland bank. At
this time, Auburn is proposing that the lAC fund one half of $2.3 million.
Mr. Nix stated this will do all the habitat improvements and the trail system
network throughout the park.
Parks Arts, and Recreation Director Daryl Faber inquired about the City's
Potential Annexation Areas (PM) and if the wetland banking could be
applied from those areas. Mayor Lewis directed staff to review the
ordinance regarding the PM land. Community Development
Administrator Osaki stated he would review the ordinance.
Member Cerino moved to approve Resolution No. 4030 to City
Council. Member Backus second.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0.
C. Resolution No. 4035 for approval of acceptance of $13,000
from 4Culture for Re-granting to Arts Projects.
Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber stated this money has
been used for projects such as Uniquely Auburn and the City receives
the money every year. Mr. Faber said The Arts Commission will disburse
the funds and it is used for performance art, not public art.
Member Cerino moved to approve Resolution No. 4035 to City
Council. Member Backus second.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0.
D. Resolution No. 4036 is for approval for Authorization for
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (lAC) Grant
Application Request for Game Farm Park
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Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber stated briefly that this
request is the State of Washington's 2 form document authorizing staff to
continue with refurbishing the two soccer fields at Game Farm Park and
replacing the 2 dirt fields with some type of turf. The grant request is for
$300,000 and there are many agencies vying for the grant. Mr. Faber
stated the City is applying for the grant in June, but the City won't know
until fall, when the State legislature resumes session. February is usually
the month that the state notifies the grant recipients. Mr. Faber stated
there is also revenue from the cell tower agreement and from field
rentals, and also the City is applying for a King County grant
Member Cerino moved to approve Resolution No. 4035 to
City Council. Member. Backus second.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0.
E. Ordinance No. 6031 for approval of the Fence Height Code
Amendment.
Planning Director Krauss stated that the ordinance was also before the
Public Works Committee this afternoon and they concurred with staff
recommendation. Mr. Krauss added that a public hearing was conducted
by the Planning Commission and they City received no adverse
comments.
The Committee discussed page 5 of 7, section F and the reference to the
use of razor wire. Development Services Coordinator Pilcher stated the
intent of the ordinance was not to allow the use of razor wire. The
Committee said there should be no use of razor wire any zone. Mr.
Pilcher stated he will change the wording to reflect that the use of razor
wire could not be allowed in any zone. Mr. Pilcher added that the Public
Works Committee was satisfied with page 5 of 7 section G regarding
locking gates.
Ms. Backus asked for clarity on page 3 of 7 section A regarding front yard
height and the phrase "provide visibility." Member Backus would like a
clearer definition for the term visibility. The PCD Committee discussed
the aesthetic differences between chain link and decorative fences. Mr.
Pilcher stated he will strike the term chain link from the description on
page 3 of 7 for front yard. Mr. Pilcher added that wrought iron or similar
decorative fences may be 72 inches in height.
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Member Cerino said with the modification of the item under 18.48.020 A
1-a Front yard and striking the words chain link and adding decorative
materials, the Planning and Community Development Committee moved
to approve Ordinance No. 6031 to City Council as amended, Member
Backus second.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0.
Mr. Pilcher will email the changes to the PCD Committee for their review
and comments. If their concerns remain, this item will be pulled from the
June 5, 2006 City Council agenda.
IV. DISCUSSION
A. Environmental Protection Manager Nix led the discussion on
the Shoreline Inventory item.
Mr. Nix reported that the City has received a Department of Ecology grant
in the amount of $150,000. Staff is working with Adolfson Associates.
Staff is also in the process of putting together a citizen advisory
committee. Mr. Nix said that the update has been a slow process for all
jurisdictions that received funding, but so far, the City of Auburn has
accomplished a lot. Mr. Nix said the plan is to meet and have the
inventory completed by December 2006, but not adopted until July, 2007.
Mr. Nix indicated that the time could be extended based on the feedback
from the Department of Ecology and the status of other jurisdictions.
B. The Environmental Park District (aka "Green Zone") Status was
reviewed by Planner Borland. Planning Director Krauss stated that the
City is on a two track approach with the Green Zone and the eastern
portion of moratorium, which is the area between West Main and 6th
Street NW. Ms. Borland distributed a map of the Environmental Park
District and the area to remain under the moratorium. The
recommendation is that the moratorium stay in place for that specific area
through the end of the year and come through City Council as a change to
the Comprehensive Plan.
The Committee had some concern regarding people who spoke at the
City Council meeting about the moratorium. Mr. Krauss stated the City
Attorney is drafting a memo regarding non-conforming use and that the
existing businesses have inherent rights.
Ms. Borland stated that zoning designations are called districts in the
zoning code. Ms. Borland displayed map boards and said these are the
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maps that will be at the Open House only larger. Ms. Borland described
the zoning changes and said the Comprehensive Plan designations won't
change.
Ms. Borland added there are quite a few changes from the last time the
PCD viewed the zoning text. This includes changes under the
Environmental Park District Chapter 18.33 with the development
standards, such as screening of mechanical equipment on roof top. With
the changes staff is working towards a higher quality development.
PCD Committee discussed the section of the code regarding landscaping
and screening. The code will require setbacks areas to be landscaped
with Type 3 landscaping Chair Norman said she like the idea of the drip
irrigation feature. The PCD Committee also discussed the sign
regulations for the EP District which includes set backs. Ms. Borland
noted that there were no substantial changes from the proposed uses in
the EP District than what has been presented with the previous packets.
Ms. Borland said the City mailed out 375 notices for the Open House,
which will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Staff will be in attendance
and available for questions. Also, available will be a comment form. The
Planning Commission will hold a public hearing the next week on Tuesday
June 6, 2006. The code amendment for the Industrial zones, will also be
on the agenda for the public hearing that night.
The PCD Committee briefly discussed property value impacts to the area.
Chair Norman reminded the Committee Mr. Nix will be bringing low impact
development back to a PCD meeting in June.
Chair Norman also added that she would like staff to meet with Mark
Hinshaw to talk about development in the AEP area.
C. Transit Oriented Development
Planning Director Krauss provided the PCD Committee with an update on
his meeting with Metro, regarding existing parking and development of
parking lots. Metro and the City have an interlocal agreement. The
thought would be to develop the idea of building at least 100 parking
spaces to lease to Metro with transit oriented development on top of the
parking area. The City would be able to use the parking spaces during
non-commuter hours. The Committee discussed the layout as possible
condo parking and commuter parking.
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Mr. Krauss stated this would be a two phase process where the City
would issue an RFP and the City would then negotiate with Metro. Mr.
Krauss stated it is difficult to assemble sites in downtown Auburn, but the
possibility exists for a developer. Mr. Krauss said the City Attorney is
working on the agreement and will route to the City Council when ready.
The PCD Committee discussed the size of the parking lots. Mr. Krauss
said it would be 100 stalls and 37 is the minimum. Mr. Krauss also said
that ideally the parking lot would be only one block to the transit station.
The thought is that people usually will to walk two to three blocks to take
public transportation. There is also the concept of remote parking, such
as in Lakeland or Lea Hill and a shuttle to the transit station.
D. A Street SE Land Use/Zoning - Public Meeting Status
Mr. Krauss stated that the meeting regarding A Street SE is the second
significant on-going Planning/Comprehensive Plan issue being worked on
by staff along with the Environmental Park District. One directive that staff
received is applying commercial zoning along the area two blocks east of
A Street SE. Since the streets don't run continuously north and south,
there may be a need to adjust this boundary in some places. Another
consideration as part of this effort will be the isolated industrial areas
along A Street SE.
Mr. Krauss said the City would like to hold the open house meeting before
school is out.. Mr. Krauss said staff will have maps that show potential
land use changes, traffic calming features, and there will be Parks
Department information regarding landscaping the railroad area. Mr.
Krauss noted that this will be a fact finding meeting and City Council
members could attend. A public hearing will be held by the Planning
Commission later in the year along with the Comprehensive Plan
changes.
Chair Norman added they would like to see buffer area between the
residential and the commercial. The Committee discussed possible
locations for the meeting. Mayor Lewis suggested Terminal Park
Elementary as the desired location.
v. INFORMATION
A. PC DC Status Matrix
B. Washington Heritage Grant for Mary Olson Farm
Museum Director Cosgrove distributed information regarding the grant
application the Museum submitted to the State for the Mary Olson Farm.
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The application will be reviewed in August and the City will hear at that
time if they receive the grant. Ms. Cosgrove stated the grant is solely to
finish up the farm house. Mayor Lewis has noted the grant money in the
CFP and part will be used in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Ms. Cosgrove also distributed a schedule of kids' activities that are going
on at the Farm. Mr. Faber added that King County is transferring a small
piece of property north of the Farm, to the City.
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: 18
p.m.
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Carolyn Brown, Secretary
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