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PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
July 24, 2006
Minutes
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, W A. Committee members present were: Member Gene Cerino,
Member Nancy Backus. Also present were City Council member Sue Singer,
Interim Planning Director David Osaki, Development Services Coordinator
Steven Pilcher, Assistant City Attorney Stephen King, Senior Planner Elizabeth
Chamberlain, Senior Planner Jeff Dixon, Senior Planner Mitzi McMahan, Planner
Stacey Borland, Mayor Pete Lewis and Planning Secretary Carolyn Brown.
Citizens in attendance were Sue Singer; and Jim Schack and Gary Venn with
Utility Vault
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the July 10, 2006 Meeting were approved as read. Member
Cerino moved to accept the minutes, Member Backus second.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0
III. ACTION
A. Ordinance 6036--Amendments to ACC Chapters 18.04, 18.06, 18.48,
18.50,18.56, and creating a new Chapter 18.33 of the Auburn City Code,
relating to the Environmental Park District.
Planner Stacey Borland reviewed the information the Committee received
in the agenda packet. There have been a few minor changes and as
directed by Committee at the July 10 meeting, the map of the area is
included for review. Ms. Borland stated that also per the Committee's
direction, staff has revised the landscaping criteria. Ms. Borland said that
notices have been mailed again to everyone who received the previous
notice and to anyone who testified at the meeting.
The Committee discussed C-3 and C-2 and the limitations of both zones.
The Committee also discussed the M-1 district and the adjacency to C-2.
The Committee discussed the streets that define the northern boundary.
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The Committee discussed the streets that define the northern boundary of
the adjacent area subject to the moratorium that will not be zoned EPD.
Interim Planning Director David Osaki stated that on July 17, 2006, the
City Council extended the moratorium for the area and added that a public
hearing will be held at a City Council meeting in August.
There was a brief discussion on residential use in the EPD zone. Mr.
Osaki stated the thought was to encourage business and more density,
such as multiple family use. The City could decide to aggregate or have
increased density around the Auburn Environmental Park.
Chair Norman asked for any additional comments from the audience.
As there were none, she requested a motion.
Member Cerino moved to forward Ordinance No. 6036 as presented and
discussed to City Council, Member Backus second.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0
B. Ordinance 6037 --Amending the City's zoning map to change the zoning of
properties from M1 "Light Industrial District" and R2 "Single Family
Residential District" to EP "Environmental Park District".
Planner Stacey Borland stated there was nothing new to add to Ordinance
6037 as it is directly related to Ordinance 6036.
Member Cerino moved to forward Ordinance No. 6037 to City Council,
Member Backus second.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0
C. Resolution 4059 - To execute a Fourth Amendment to the Lakeland
Annexation and Utilities Agreement; original Agreement and subsequent
amendments.
Development Services Coordinator Steven Pilcher provided a brief
background of the Lakeland Annexation area and stated there are several
agreements already in place. Mr. Pilcher said this request tonight is for an
area only 31/3 acres in size, but the agreement structure requires that an
amendment be made. The only major issue was regarding parks. The
Parks Department has reviewed the agreement and is satisfied with the
direction. Mr. Pilcher stated that this resolution was reviewed by the
Municipal Services Committee at their meeting on July 17, 2006.
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Member Cerino moved to forward Resolution No. 6037 to City Council,
Member Backus second.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0
D. Resolution No. 4066 - the Foley Outside Utility Extension Agreement.
Interim Planning Director David Osaki stated that the Public Works
Committee discussed this resolution at their meeting tonight prior to the
PCD Committee meeting. Mr. Osaki distributed a copy of Chapter 13 of
the Comprehensive Plan to the PCD Committee. He stated the pertinent
policy in Chapter 13 went into effect January 1, 2005. Mr. Osaki
discussed the three ways an area outside the City limits could obtain
water or sewer from the City. The first way is to annex the property into
the City. The second would be with a joint planning agreement with the
County to be in effect; and the third way is for a development to meet one
of the few exceptions in the policy, such as with a single family home or a
failed septic system.
Mr. Osaki provided the background regarding the Foley's request for
water and sewer. The Foleys are leaving the area and were having
difficulty selling the property, which is located in unincorporated King
County. None of the potential developers were comfortable with the lack
of water and sewer guarantees.
Mr. Osaki stated staff determined a site specific agreement between the
property owner, King County and the City of Auburn as a solution, could
be developed. With the site specific agreement. King County is willing to
commit to the development. If the owner does not develop the plat, in
accordance to the agreement, the City has no obligation to provide water
and sewer.
The PCD Committee discussed a possible fee. Mr. Osaki noted that the
Public Works Committee recommended that the City fee structure be
changed to include a new fee for the site specific agreement.
Mr. Osaki stated staff will bring Resolution No. 4066 forward to the City
Council in August, concurrently with a resolution amending the fee
schedule. It was discussed that the resolution should also be on the
Finance Committee agenda.
It was noted that Sue Singer is in attendance as a member of the
audience.
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Member Cerino moved to forward Resolution No. 4066 forward to
CityCouncil, Member Backus second.
Motion approved unanimously. 3-0
IV. DISCUSSION
A. Gateways /Wayfinding update was provided by Senior Planner Mitzi
McMahan. Ms. McMahan stated she also presented the information to
PW Committee today. The PW Committee commented on the destination
locations. Ms. McMahan stated the Wayfinding Committee has been
working with the Auburn Downtown Association and the Chamber of
Commerce as well as staff from Parks, Public Works and the Mayor's
Office. Also, the Wayfinding Committee will be verifying proper names for
destinations such as the Dick Scobee Airport vs Auburn Municipal Airport.
Ms. McMahan stated that the Public Works committee also asked that the
Wayfinding Committee recommend integrating service clubs and their
meeting times. at one location.
Ms. McMahan said the current task is to prioritize the list of destinations.
The signage should list no more than 4 destinations. The next step will be
to outline routes for destinations. The Wayfinding Committee has
reviewed the designs of the signs and the committee's comments
including comments from both the Planning Building and Community and
Public Works Committees will be compiled and provided to the consultant.
Ms. McMahan stated that the consultant provided two preliminary signage
designs. She has reviewed the designs with the Wayfinding Committee
members and the unanimous choice has been the second design shown
in the packet. This design incorporates one pole instead of two and there
is a visual break that helps differentiate the directional arrows from the
text of the destinations. Color is an issue that will be reviewed next. Ms.
McMahan stated that, in order to keep costs down, the City would chose
pantone colors so no special mixes of colors would be required. The
Wayfinding Committee decided to not go with red as an option because of
the maintenance issue associated with fading. Ms. McMahan said the
group is still working on options such as one or two-tone signs. Also, the
Wayfinding Committee agreed to keep the lettering as white reflective with
a darker background. Each destination will be on a panel so it will be
easy to make changes. Also, Public Works Committee suggested that the
signs at a minimum should be 7 feet tall.
The PCD Committee reviewed the different types of signs.
Ms. McMahan added the Wayfinding Committee will be putting sample
signs on site to assist with the decision making process.
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The PCD Committee discussed working with the Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to put downtown Auburn signs on
Highway 167. Ms. McMahan stated she will be meeting with Mike
Shipman from the Auburn Municipal Airport and Daryl Faber, the Parks
Director, tomorrow to review the current status of their work with WSDOT.
Both have been attempting to get signage on the State Route System.
The PCD Committee discussed having signs for all the non-profit
organizations. Ms. McMahan stated they were not, for the most part,
included in the priority list, but the Wayfinding Committee will revisit the
list when they assign priority numbers.
The PCD Committee discussed limiting directional signs to city hall,
hospital and similar sites instead of focusing on some of the less traveled
destinations.. Ms. McMahan stated that this is why the next step will be
outlining priorities. The goal of the program is to highlight the main
attractions for first time visitors and focus on those first.
Ms. McMahan stated will come back to a future meeting with an update
on the prioritization list and she will present a base map and the ideas and
locations for the destination signs. .
B. Study Park Impact Fees discussion was moved to the August 14
meeting.
C. Federal Way School District Impact Fees was reviewed by Interim
Planning Director David Osaki.
Mr. Osaki stated that at their March 20, 2006 meeting, the City Council
approved a resolution authorizing the City to enter into an interlocal
agreement with the Federal Way School District to collect impact fees.
Last month the Federal Way School District took action by resolution to
request that the City of Auburn adopt specific fees. Single family
residential fees will be $3,393 and multi-family residential will be $895.
Next year's request will be a little less.
Mr. Osaki said he will return with the ordinance to the August 14 meeting.
D. A Street SE update was discussed by Senior Planner Jeff Dixon
Mr. Dixon reminded the Committee that at the July 10 meeting, they were
provided with the results of the survey from the A Street SE neighborhood
meeting. Mr. Dixon said he is bringing some zoning alternatives based
upon the results of the discussion on July 10
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The area under consideration is east of A Street SE in the Terminal Park
area, where there are more single family residences and fewer parcels of
commercial than found elsewhere along the corridor
Mr. Dixon led the committee in a discussion of 3 preliminary alternatives.
The first alternative would expand the C-3 zone in the area between 6th and
1 ihStreet SE to the mid-point between the alley that parallels A Street and
B Street and B Street SE itself. Mr. Dixon stated that many of the
residences are built on two lots and someone would have to combine
several lots to create a lot big enough for commercial development.
The PCD Committee discussed the use of landscaping as a transition
between the commercial and residential zones.
The second alternative is to change certain existing C3 zoning to C1, which
is supported by the results from the survey. Mr. Dixon added there are
some differences in the uses between the zones but typically what could be
built in a C1 could be built in a C3. An example would be restaurants,
which are allowed in both C1 and C3, but if the use had a drive through
would have to have a CUP in the C1 zone, whereas it would be allowed
outright in C3.
Mr. Dixon stated this alternative has the advantage of allowing less
intensive uses that provide a better transition between commercial and
residential zones
The third alternative is C3 zoning along A Street SE and along the alley, but
with RO zoning along the west side of B Street. The PCD Committee
discussed opportunities for buffers and landscaping.
Mr. Dixon stated the RO would have an advantage as to allow the single
family uses to stay as conforming. The difficulty will be with the small lots,
which makes it hard to meet the development standards for parking and
landscaping in the professional office uses. Signage is also an issue if the
business is not directly on A Street, as in all probability the business would
request an off-premise sign on A Street.
Committee member Cerino stated he feels that in order to attract good
commercial development, the commercial zoning boundary will need to
extend for at least one block in depth, from A St. SE to B St. SE. This is
consistent with the minimum 300 ft. depth needed for commercial
development.
Mr. Dixon said he will return to the next meeting with a new land use map
and additional information on the items discussed tonight.
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Chair Norman asked if anyone in the audience would like to comment on
the discussion.
Jim Schack, President of Utility Vault on A Street SE, provided background
of his company and the length of time it has been in the City. Mr. Schack
stated the company has a major concern about the change and would like
the zoning to stay as it is now.
Chair Norman stated this is still early in the process and the City is
committed to make improvements along the east side of A Street SE.
Chair Norman said this item will be on the agenda for the next meeting
(August 14).
Mr. Schack inquired about other committees also reviewing the rezone of
the A Street SE corridor. Mr. Osaki stated until the ordinance is actually
developed it usually will not go to a second committee. However, Mr. Osaki
said every City Councilmember receives the committee agenda packets to
review.
Chair Norman thanked Mr. Schack for his comments.
V. INFORMATION
A. PC DC Status Matrix
Mr. Osaki distributed a revised status matrix and asked the PCD
Committee to review and provide comments at the next meeting.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community
Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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