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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7. 2005
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on September 7, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of the Auburn City Hall. The regular meeting was preceded by a study session that
began at 6:30 p.m. Those in attendance were as follows:
MEMBERS: Dave Peace, Ronald Douglass, Yvonne Ward, Kevin Chapman, Joan Mason and Judi
Roland. The following members were absent: Renee Larsen
STAFF: David Osaki, Community Development Administrator, Tiffin Goodman, Transportation Planning
Grants Manager; Daryl Faber, Parks and Recreation Director; and Patricia look, Planning Secretary
The meeting was called to order by Chair Peace.
Mr. Osaki commented that this year's Comprehensive Plan amendment hearings are separated into two
hearings - one on September 6 and one on October 4. A study session will occur sometime late in
September 7.
STUDY SESSION at 6:30 p.m.
. 2005 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Ms. Goodman, Transportation Planning Grants Manager, referred to the Transportation Plan, and pointed
out certain sections of the plan such as the street system, non-motorized, City's vision and streets
chapter. She spoke about the LOS standards and the ability to maintain concurrency. She provided
information on the 'intelligent transportation system'.
Commissioner Douglass referred to page 13 in the Transportation Plan, and it is important to review how
important this document is to the Planning Commission. He spoke of the need to ensure no additional
development is approved that degrades the LOS.
Chair Peace wondered if the City can limit development if it lowers the LOS in certain areas. Does anyone
look at developments outside the City and base the standard on those effects? There are concerns about
the significant amount of pass through traffic. Ms. Goodman pointed out that the plan speaks to
interjurisdictional coordination and language in the plan notes the problem of pass through traffic.
Ms. Goodman said that the Public Works Committee consensus was not to set the standard above the
current because the City didn't want to stop development outright. She provided information on program
improvements and traffic impact fees.
Ms. Goodman commented that Auburn has a good working relationship with Sound Transit and Metro.
Metro has been accommodating in moving or adjusting stops when necessary. They are preparing to
update their service plan and this will provide Auburn the opportunity to make recommendations.
Ms. Goodman spoke about a van share program the City is currently working on. The City is aware that
commuters are having problems getting from their homes to the transit center.
REGULAR MEETING at 7:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING/RECOMMENDATION
. Case Number: CPA05-0001 - City of Auburn Year 2005 Comprehensive Plan amendments
Chair Peace opened the public hearing. Mr. Osaki presented the staff report and using PowerPoint
presented a summary of the amendment process. Some of the amendments will be heard tonight with
the balance to be heard at the October 4 meeting.
CPM #1
To amend the Comprehensive Plan map from "Public & Quasi-Public" to "Moderate Density
Residential" for property located on the south side of 3"' Street SE, generally between Nand 0 streets
SE.
Mike Luna, applicant, wants to bring the property into alignment with the adjacent properties and
eventually they want to rezone to R3 for duplexes. The church no longer has a need for the subject
property and wants to sell it. The proposed change is consistent with existing adjacent land use
designations.
Commissioner Ward made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Douglass, to recommend approval.
The motion passed.
CPM#2
To amend the Comprehensive Plan map from "Single Family Residential" to "Moderate Density
Residential" for approximately 2.52 acres of property generally located at 17120 7th Street East.
Mr. Osaki confirmed that the City did not receive any comments on this proposal. Mr. Osaki commented
that the change won't help if the property owner wants to sell to the Lakeland Hills South PUD developers
because that requires additional amendments that were not requested. This site couldn't stand alone as a
PUD because the site is less than 10 acres.
Mike Davis, Davis Real Estate Group, anticipates their project will be compatible with Lakeland. They plan
to do single family residential development on 5,000 square foot lots. Commissioner Ward made a
motion, seconded by Commissioner Roland, to recommend approval. The motion passed.
PIT #1 lncoroorate Auburn School District 2005 throuah 2011 Caoital Facilities Plan adooted
Aoril 26. 2004 into the City Comorehensive Plan
The Auburn School District has provided the City with its annually updated capital facilities plan (CFP)
covering the 2005-2011 period. The CFP was adopted by the Auburn School District School Board on
April 25, 2005 and has been subject to SEPA review and a DNS. Information contained in the School
District CFP serves as the basis for the City's collection of school impact fees on behalf of the school
district.
Mike Newman, Associate Superintendent, summarized the CFP by speaking about growth impacts on
infrastructure, new Mt. View High School, enrollment amounts at the schools, new elementary school #13
groundbreaking, construction of elementary school #14 adjacent to Mt. View High School, portables being
added to the existing schools, 360 more kids than last year, the search for property for a new middle
school, calculation of school impact fees, and the annual increase of school impact fees.
In response to Planning Commission inquiries, Mr. Newman provided information on their capital
construction plan, technology needs, and levies. Commissioner Ward made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Douglass, to recommend approval. The motion passed.
PIT #2 lncoroorate Kent School District Caoital Facilities Plan 2005-2006 to 2010-2011 into the
City Comorehensive Plan
The Kent School District has provided the City with its annually updated capital facilities plan (2005-2006
to 2010-2011). The CFP was adopted by the Kent School District School Board July 27,2005 and has
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been subject to SEPA review and a DNS. Information contained in the School District CFP serves as the
basis for the City's collection of school impact fees on behalf of the school district.
Mr. Osaki advised that the representatives for Kent School district are unavailable to attend tonight.
Commissioner Ward suggested and the Planning Commission concurred, that this item be deferred to the
October 4 meeting so that the school district can attend.
PIT #4 lncoroorate Federal Way School District Caoital Facilities Plan 2006 into the City
Comorehensive Plan
The Federal Way School District has provided the City with its annually updated capital facilities plan
(2006) along with the request to enter into an inter-local agreement with the City to collect impact fees on
its behalf. The City does not presently collect impact fees on behalf of the Federal Way School District.
The CFP was adopted by the Federal Way School District School Board on May 24, 2005. Information
contained in the School District CFP would serve as a basis for the City's establishment and collection of
school impact fees on behalf of the school district provided that an inter-local agreement is approved. The
inter-local agreement would be subject to approval by the Auburn City Council outside of the plan
amendment process.
Sally McClain, Federal Way Schools, appreciates the Planning Commission's consideration and staff
support. She spoke about the pending development of land known in Jovita Heights. The property is in
Auburn, and the children with attend Federal Way schools. Ms. McClain spoke about the use of school
impact fees to help to create permanent capacity for students and they have done exciting things with
impact fees.
Mr. Osaki cautioned that in the past City Council hasn't adopted the school impact fees at the level of what
is identified as needed in the schools' CFP. The City also has four school districts and collects four
different impact fee amounts.
Commissioner Ward made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Douglass, to recommend approval.
The motion passed.
PIT#5 City of Auburn Arts. Parks and Recreation Plan 12005-20101.
The City of Auburn has prepared a new Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (2005). Among other
items, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan describes the community, identifies and inventories
existing parks and recreation facilities, provides for goals and policies to guide the future development and
maintenance of the parks and recreation system, identifies future needs and establishes strategies for
future funding.
Mr. Faber announced that the plan was approved by City Council In May and the plan is an element of the
City's Comprehensive Plan. He presented information on the planning process, fact that the plan was
done in-house, citizen survey conducted, nine month process to meet the needs of the City, set up goals
and objectives to meet the community's needs, meet current parks needs to ensure parks are within one-
half mile of every home. He spoke about renovating existing parks, what citizens wanted in the parks,
inventory of existing park sites, and grant applications.
In response to Planning Commission's inquiries, Mr. Faber spoke about grant money from the State for
trail acquisition and trail segments, and the maintenance for synthetic soccer surfaces for year round play.
These surfaces are inexpensive to maintain, but expensive to install. There has been a huge increase in
the popularity of soccer. Staff is working to transfer ownership of Game Farm Park from the State to the
City. Groups or leagues located outside the City are allowed to use the City's fields, but pay higher fees.
There are non-residential fees for all programs.
In response to Commissioner Chapman's inquiries, Mr. Faber mentioned that the proposed new
clubhouse at the golf course went to the Municipal Services Committee. A feasibility study is completed,
and the goal, if Council agrees, is to sell revenue bonds. The golf course brings many people into Auburn.
Mr. Faber then provided an update on improvements at the cemetery. As for a community center, Mr.
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Faber spoke about funding questions for such a facility that would be located at the site of the old YMCA
building. He provided information on the citizen committee which was formed to study the idea of a
community center.
Planning Commission consensus to bring the park plan to the October 4 meeting. PIT #5 is deferred to
the October 4, 2005 meeting.
DISCUSSION
. 2005 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
PIT #2 and PIT #5 are deferred to the October 4,2005 Planning Commission meeting. CPM 3, CPM 4,
CPM 5, CPM 6, CPM 7, CPM 8, and CPM 9, and PIT #3, PIT #6, PIT #7 and PIT #8 are also scheduled
for the October 4 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items to come before the Commission the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm
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