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PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 13, 2004
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Chair Sue Singer 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 Lynn Norman,
Member Nancy Backus. Also present were Mayor Peter B. Lewis, Planning
and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Community
Development Administrator David Osaki, Planner Bill Mandeville, Assistant
City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Project Engineer Robert Lee, Utilities Engineer
Duane Huskey, Parks Development Manager Dan Scamporlina, and
Assistant Planning Secretary Carolyn Brown. Others present include
Shaunta Hyde, Boeing Corporation; JB Rupert, Rupert Engineering; Mark
Hancock, Seagale Corporation; Dennis Johnson, Fremantle Development;
Tom Botempo and Ron Wiemer; Debi Scacco, Auburn School District
Counselor; Brian Derdowski, President of Public Interest Associates and
Charlie Harris the CEO of Skill, Inc.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the November 22, 2004 Meeting.
Minutes approved with one correction. Change name line of chair on
signature page.
III. PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing for application number WSC04-0013 was opened by
Chairperson Singer.
Community Development Administrator David Osaki presented the staff
report. The proposed development is for 20 units and the applicant has
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requested water/sewer availability certificate. A modification to standards
was also requested. While the City's review is limited to utilities and
insuring compliance with City public facility development standards,
Auburn regularly gives King County recommendations for additional
development conditions to resolve issues identified by the City or area
residents. City of Auburn staff would like to see a screen or buffer on 122"d
SE in order to protect the existing home on that parcel from headlights.
122"d SE is a gravel road and the property has an easement to utilize 122"d
SE. Joe Welsh, Transportation Planner stated that the County should
require a pedestrian connection to Hazelwood Elementary School from the
development.
There was further staff discussion regarding the street easement as Chair
Sue Singer asked staff to clarify easement question.
Chair Singer asked for comments from the audience.
Larry Beckler 30505 122"d Place indicated that the property in question,
located north and east of the proposed site is his. He maintained the
easement was only 30 feet wide and private.
Elmer Hautala 12220 25th CT SW Burien stated that the easement in
question was deeded to King County by him as a tract. Easement is for 45
feet along 122"d Street. He had developed the gravel road. It was approved
as a substandard road 20 years ago by King County
Anthony Courtney, 32030 122"d Street SE, stated that when he bought his
property from Mr. Hautala there was a covenant attached to everyone's
deed. Mr. Courtney stated the road is not public but private.
Kim Wilkinson 30523 122"d Ave SE added that she was told there was an
easement on the property for utilities.
Debbie Beckler 30505 122"d Ave SE added additional information regarding
the easement. She also asked why the City would put in a substandard
street and not have a 50 feet road. Chair Singer answered if the property
was in the City limits it would not be allowed but the County will need to
respond. Mrs. Beckler had additional questions on entire process.
Duane Huskey, City of Auburn Utilities Engineer spoke on utilities
questions. Storm water will flow north out of the development and will not
need more utility easements.
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Joe Welsh, City of Auburn Transportation Planner added that it is
customary to provide connecticms for streets that will.serve adjoining
parcels to offer safe two way and pedestrian travel.
Mayor Lewis added that the City of Auburn has very limited scope as to
what can be suggested and what can be required until areas are annexed
into the City.
Mr. Beckler 30505122nd Ave SE added that 122nd Ave SE will be one way in
and one way out
Elmer Hautala stated that he sold the property with the easement in place.
Chair Singer reiterated that it is the responsibility of King County to take
care of the road width issue.
Dennis Johnson, Fremantle Development said the proposal is to develop to
City of Auburn standards. The project proposes to take access off 124tti
Avenue·SE rather than 304th SE.
Councilmember Norman asked staff to show the exact route out of the
development Community Development Administrator David Osaki stated
that the street is now basically undeveloped at 30 feet wide. The City is
asking the developer to improve the segment to 122nd SE. The existing road
then travels to SE 307th PI to 124th SE. There was further discussion about
widths and sidewalks.
Audience asked to have request go back to committee for street issues.
Chair Singer stated that will be handled through King County. Elmer
Hautala submittedadditionàl drawings to be in the public record.
Chair Singer closed the public hearing.
Chair Singer called for question or a motion. After some discussion it was
moved by Councilmember Norman and seconded by Councilmember
Backus to forward Resolution No. 3798 to the City Council meeting on
December 20 at 7:30.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
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IV. ACTION
A. Ordinance No. 5890 - Terms for Board and Commission Members.
Councilmember Norman moved to accept, Councilmember Backus
seconded to approve Ordinance No. 5890.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
B. ANX04-0002 - Vorozko Annexation. Planner Bill Mandeville presented
the information regarding the receipt of a 10 percent annexation
application from Val Vorozko at 32214 116th Avenue SE for a single
parcel located on the east boundary of the city limits.
The applicant would like to subdivide in the future. There would be 3
more homes plus the one existing home located on about % acre lots.
Councilmember· Norman moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
A. Neighborhood Matching Grant - Disc Golf Course at Game Farm
Wilderness Park
Planner Mandeville presented the proposal. The applicant is asking
for two grants for the disc golf course which would be for $5,000.00
from the Neighborhood Grant fund and $10,000.00 from
Neighborhood Match. Parks Development Manager Dan Scamporlina
and Planner Mandeville have reviewed the proposal. Applicant, Tom
Bontempo, displayed a site plan and location at the Game Farm
Wilderness Park. The non-profit group wants a course to host
weekend event$. The course would be available to the public at other
times. Location adjacent to a campground is viewed as a plus.
Planner Mandeville added that the project has a minimal impact on
the park grounds. Parks Department would still have to mow and do
their normal upkeep and maintenance. Planner Mandeville added that
the Parks Department is concerned about long-term maintenance,
and is recommending that the City Council consider the grant, but
direct staff and the group as well to negotiate a memorandum of
understanding for maintenance. The non-profit group would raise
funds for % the course and supply volunteer labor to install and
maintain. The grant would supply the other half. Parks Development
Manager Dan Scamporlina stated that the Parks Board has reviewed
and recommended approval.
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Councilmember Norman moved and also recommended that signs
showing the location of the course be installed.. Councilmember
Backus seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
B. Neighborhood Matching Grant -lIalko PTA's "Bully Prevention in our
Community" Program.
Planner Mandeville presented the proposal, which is to extend the
program outside of the schools and into the neighborhoods around
them. Grant funds would be used to buy kits for the Boys and Girls
Club and could also purchase posters for the YMCA and other
daycares around the area. Debi Scacco, Auburn School District
Counselor gave a brief over view of the program and what the school
hopes to achieve.
Councilmember Norman moved to take the request to the full council,
Councilmember Backus seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
After the vote Chair Singer asked staff to please inform Council of
the date for community presentations of the anti-bullying campaign.
E. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment #3
Community Development Administrator David Osaki summarized the
reason why this proposal is before the committee and identified a
proposal to amend the plan text to identify this parcel as an area
requiring special attention. Basically the proposed text amendment
says retention of light industry for this parcel is appropriate only as
long as use of the property for light industrial purposes is
compatible with surrounding non-industrial uses. The proposal
would retain the existing "Light Industrial" plan map designation and
"Light Industrial" zoning.
Discussion followed between the Committee and Brian Derdowski, a
representative of Skills, Inc., and Charlie Harris the CEO of Skills, Inc.
of the property and staff redefining the uses and issues of
expansion. All discussed the issues of pros and cons of the
particular site.
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Chair Singer called for a motion to recommend to City Council the
language staff included in the packet Councilmember Norman
moved and Councilmember Backus second.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
F. Resolution No. 3797 - Amending the City of Auburn Fee Schedule for .
2005.
Councilmember Norman moved and Council member Backus
seconded to approve Resolution No. 3797.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
G. Final Pay Estimate #3 - Les Gove Spray Park Renovation
Parks Development Manager Dan Scamporlina presented proposal.
Every thing is looking good and the water recirculation is working.
He added that the King County Health Department iffiF wanted the
signs changed to reflect the state guidelines about no alcohol or '7
drugs. --- .
Councilmember Norman moved and Council member Backus
seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
V. DISCUSSION
A. Boeing Development Agreement
Moved this item from discussion to actiQn.
Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss
presented the background on the agreement Staff and Boeing
worked to come to an agreement on traffic impact fees and drainage
issues. The agreement now deals with specifics. The agreement will
imply that all issues will be worked out in the entirety. Each
development issue has to stand on its own merits and worked out
then. Some sort of clarifying language can be added.
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Councilmember Norman moved forward to City Council with a second
by Councilmember Backus. The Public Hearing will be on the January
3, 2005 City Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
B. Critical Areas Ordinance.
Chair Singer has received e-mail regarding the desire to allow critical
areas to be used as surface water retention areas. Community
Development Administrator David Osaki added the City is receiving a
lot of questions regarding vesting. The target date for full council
consideration is January 18, 2005.
There was considerable discussion on the value system for critical
areas and mitigation ratios for wetlands. Mark Hancock with Segale
and J.B. Rupert of Rupert Engineering discussed with staff and the
Committee issues someone might have to address in order to build
on a piece of land. They discussed how to use buffering and the
different types of streams, i.e class 3 streams which do not have any
androgenous fish or do not necessarily run year round and a class 2
stream which can be intermittent and may have potential for salmon.
The committee also discussed wetland banking and fee-in- lieu-of
options.
C. Downtown Park
Tabled until next meeting.
D. PCD Minutes/Matrix Review Process and Schedule
Chair Singer will try to return draft minutes right away. If minutes are
. concise they can be reviewed quickly. Draft minutes will go to staff
and Chair Singer for approval after the Monday PCD meeting and then
the minutes, which have been approved by chair and staff, will go in
the boxes of City Council members by the Friday before Council.
VI. INFORMATION
A. PCDC Status Matrix
The Boeing Development Agreement can be removed from the matrix.
Chair Singer would also like to add studying the Home Occupation
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Codes in the neighborhoods in 2005. Also, add the Environmental
Park on the Matrix for FebrUãiÿ 2005.
C. B. C221 B, 15th Street NW Median Enhancements
Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub and Project Engineer Robert Lee
presente~ patterns and colors for the median enhancements.
Committee discussed the choices and uses. Also, the PCD
Committee discussed colors and imprinted asphalt The committee
chose the scallop pattern and bedrock was the color for imprinted
asphalt median.
Chair Singer moved to cancel the 12-27-04 meeting and the
committee concurred.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and
Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
7:55 p.m.
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APPROVED THE LI_ DAY OF '\I a.-.- f.) oS .
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Carolyn B own, Secretary
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