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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-13-2004 t -- * "~-""..* CITYOF_~y~_ * / 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 Page 1 '~ Plannina and Community Development Committee Minutes December 13. 2004 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. Page 2 · Plannina and Community Development Committee Minutes December 13. 2004 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. Page 3 ~ Plannina and Community Development Committee Minutes December 13.2004 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. Page 4 , Plannina and Community Development Committee Minutes December 13. 2004 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. Page 5 : &.. Plannina and Community Development Committee Minutes December 13. 2004 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. Page 6 \ Plannina and Community Development Committee Minutes December 13. 2004 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 Page 7 l' Plannina and CommunitY Development Committee Minutes December 13.2004 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. Jòr-!J ~I +:- APPROVED THE LI_ DAY OF '\I a.-.- f.) oS . . d~ ~-J¿ ~ue Singer, Cha r ~ç~ Carolyn B own, Secretary Page 8 \