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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. Page 1 Planning and Community Development Committee Minutes December 11, 2006 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. Page 2 Planning and Community Develoament Committee Minutes December 11.2006 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 Page 3 Planning and Community Development Committee Minutes December 11, 2006 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. Page 4 Planning and Community Development Committee Minutes December 11, 2006 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 Page 5 ~~ ~ ~~_ Lynn rman, Chair Kirste Reynolds ~ retary