HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-2006PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
December 11, 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, WA. Committee members present were: Chair Lynn Norman, Member
Gene Cerino and Councilmember Sue Singer (Member Backus excused,
Councilmember Singer attending in her place). Also present were Planning,
Building and Development Director Michael Davolio, Community Development
Administrator David Osaki, Development Services Coordinator Steve Pitcher,
Senior Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain, Building Division Manager Jim Tinner,
Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Traffic Engineer Laura Philpot, Assistant
Finance Director Shawn Hunstock, Mayor Pete Lewis and Planning Secretary
Kirsten Reynolds.
Audience Members included: Jay Thorpe, Gary Venn, Nancy Colson, Phil Birk
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Member Cerino moved to approve the minutes from the November 27,
2006 meeting as submitted, Councilmember Singer seconded the motion.
Minutes approved unanimously 3-0.
II1. ACTION
A. Ordinance No. 6067 - 2006 Zoning Map Amendments
Senior Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain summarized the recommendations from the
Planning Commission. Discussion between staff and the Committee took place
regarding the Commission's reasoning for recommending denial of certain rezones. The
Planning and Community Development (PCD) committee is planning to do more follow
up work regarding future processes and communication with the Planning Commission,
ensuring that the Commission is getting the information it needs.
The PCD Committee reviewed certain rezones.
Area Q -Proposal was to rezone the properties to a Heavy Commercial C-3 zone.
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The Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0.
Discussion: The question was posed by the Planning Commission and answered that there was
no input from Emerald Downs on this rezone.
Area R -Proposal was to rezone the properties to a Heavy Commercial C-3 zone.
The Planning Commission recommended denial 5-0.
Discussion: The Commission didn't like the direct impact to this area (near the 167 interchange).
The Commissioners discussed what traffic impacts could occur from development such as
traffic signal warrants.
Area S -Is proposed to be rezoned from Light Industrial M-1 to Heavy Commercial C-3.
The Commission recommended denial 4-1.
Discussion: The Planning Commission felt the Skills business promotes a healthy community.
Another major concern for the Commission was if changing the zoning would hinder the
businesses ability to get grant funding to operate the facility and the employees finding other
employment.
Area T -Is proposed to be changed to a Light Commercial (C-1) zoning district from Light
Industrial (M-1).
The Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0.
Discussion: Staff confirmed for the Planning Commission that there was no contact from this
warehouse distribution center property owner during this process.
Area Y -Is proposed to be changed to a Light Commercial C-1 zoning district from Light
Industrial (M-1).
The Planning Commission recommended denial 5-0.
Discussion: The Commission had concerns regarding the increased traffic and the fact that
there are two nearby schools.
Area Z -Is proposed to be changed to a "Central Business District" (C-2) zone from Heavy
Industrial (M-2) and Light Industrial (M-1).
The Planning Commission recommended approval 3-2.
Discussion: The Commission noted that there needs to be a mix of land uses and this is a
logical extension of downtown but not at this time. Also concerned with the proximity of Heavy
Industrial to the north and no buffer such as a street.
Area X - Is proposed to be changed to Heavy Commercial C-3 for properties that front A Street,
Multiple Family Residential R-4 for the properties that front D Street. The Commission
determined that this section did not have a public comment period. The public hearing will be
held in December, before year end.
Area AA -proposed for rezone from Duplex Residential (R-3) to Heavy Commercial (C-3).
Discussion T he original proposal was a change to Light Commercial (C-1). There was public
testimony taken at the Planning Commission public hearing on the C-1 proposal but there was
no testimony from the public on a proposed Heavy Commercial (C-3) rezone. Anew public
hearing will be held in December, before year end.
The motion was made by Member Cerino to recommend approval of areas A through P,
Member Singer seconded the motion.
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The motion passed to recommend approval of areas A through P 3-0.
The motion was made to approve staff s recommendations for Areas Q-T and Y-Z by
Councilmember Singer,
Member Cerino seconded the motion.
Areas X and AA are pending a planning commission public hearing.
Motion was approved unanimously 3-0.
6. Ordinance No. 6068 -Downtown Traffic Impact Fees
Senior Planner, Elizabeth Chamberlain summarized Ordinance No. 6068 related to
Downtown Traffic Impact Fees. In the December 8th staff memorandum, it is estimated
that proposed developments in a seven block area of downtown represented
approximately $4.1 million in traffic impact fees to the City, not taking into account
credits for existing land uses. Staff's recommendation is for the traffic impact fee
exemption to continue for the next six months and to utilize this time to analyze the
establishment of a separate downtown zone more in depth. In four months staff would
come back with an updated analysis of this situation and recommendation.
The PCD committee members discussed the benefit of this original Trafhc Impact Fee
proposal; what it has done for the City of Auburn and how it has drawn development.
Mayor Pete Lewis recommended that the PCD Committee allow staff to take the
extension.
Motion was made by Member Cerino to extend a six month exemption on the
Traffic Impact Fees, Ordinance. No. 6068, Councilmember Singer seconded the
motion.
Motion was approved unanimously 3-0.
C. Resolution No. 4128 -Moratorium on used Manufactured Homes
Director Davolio discussed the need for regulations to be set as it has been proven that
some people make a living by taking advantage of cities that don't have regulations on
these homes.
Motion made by Councilmember Singer, seconded by Member Cerino.
Motion was approved unanimously 3-0.
IV. DISCUSSION
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A. Proposed 48 unit Sunndalen Condominium Development Agreement
Development Services Coordinator Steve Pilcher noted that last year, the Council had
abolished the Planned Unit Development process in favor of Development Agreements.
This is the first proposal to be considered under the new process. However, since it
does not involve a subdivision of the site, once the Council approves a Development
Agreement, the developer will simply need to secure building permits.
The project developer, Jay Thorpe, discussed with the Committee this new Condo
project; it is located southeast of the golf course on 104th PI SE. The project consists of
48 units within 8 buildings, featuring with unique facades. The design for the individual
units is spacious and includes two parking spaces per unit in a secured parking area
underneath the individual buildings. They are planning on completing extensive street
improvements, including lighting.
Development Services Coordinator Steve Pilcher explained that the developers have
filed a SEPA application and the project has already been to the Public Works
committee earlier in the day. Next steps and discussion: this project is awaiting the final
SEPA determination, final review by staff, and then it can go back to Public Works and
Planning and Community Development committee and on to City Council.
B. Downtown Urban Center (DUC) zone/rezone
Development Services Coordinator Steve Pilcher discussed the proposed design
standards. He stated that staff is hoping to wrap up discussion so this may come back
as an action item in January 2007.
Discussion took place concerning whether to require a minimum building height.
A currently drafted the new zone requires a minimum of 0.75 FAR; however, that will not
necessarily result in multistory buildings. Staff will look in to a required minimum height
standard and requirements for more parking to be provided.
The next step is for staff to bring the PCD Committee a new proposal that includes a
minimum height standard with parking standard, then to move it forward to City Council.
C. Amendment to ACC Section 1.27 -Posting of public notices
Development Services Coordinator Steve Pilcher discussed the proposed amendment
to city public notice signage i.e. the public notification signs are currently being rented
vs. being sold. Other changes include eliminating use of the 4' x 8' signs and providing
staff with more flexibility regarding where signs are to be erected. The Committee was
in agreement that this is a good idea.
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D. Lakeland Hills Addressing
Building Division Manager, Jim Tinner, reviewed the original issues that resulted in the
need for addressing changes. Staff reflected with charts that displayed where the
addressing issues-were located.
Next step is to hold a public hearing regarding the change of these addresses in the
Lakeland area. Recommendation from staff was to hold. an informational meeting for
the public in the Lakeland Hills community to inform them what is happening and then
have the City Council hold the public hearing at City Hall.
V. INFORMATION
A. Sidewalk Design -Director Davolio gave a brief update to the Committee
at the next PCD meeting Ron Thomas will be providing some designs to
look at. The Arts Commission, ADA and other key partners in this project
will be invited to participate in this process.
B. Matrix -the Committee reviewed and made sure that items were still on
track for the New Year.
C. December 26, 2006 meeting -the Committee decided there will not be a
PCD Committee meeting on this date.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community
Development Committee, Chair Norman adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
APPROVED THE ~ DAY OF V 1
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