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July 8, 2008
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Judi Roland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located
on the first floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA. Commissioners
present were: Chair Judi Roland, Vice Chair Kevin Chapman, Ron Copple, Peter Di Turi,
Michael Hamilton, and Joan Mason. Commissioners Dave Peace and Robert Bagget were
excused.
Staff members present included: Principal Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain, Principal
Planner Jeff Dixon, Planner Jeff Storrer and Planning Secretary Renee Tobias.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 6, 2008
Commissioner Copple moved to approve the minutes from May 6, 2008 meeting as
submitted; seconded by Commissioner Hamilton.
Motion approved 6-0.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
• None
IV. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Downtown: Principal Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain provided an overview of the
Auburn Junction Design Guidelines. The guidelines are structured with project goals
relating to sustainability and connections, specific standards for the 4-block
redevelopment, and the adopted Downtown Design Guidelines as an exhibit. The
Downtown Redevelopment Committee recently took a tour of the Pearl District in
Portland, looking at streetscapes, buildings, and signs.
Annexation: Ms. Chamberlain reported that there has been a decrease in new
applications. Staff have held quite a few pre-application meetings, including a light
commercial at Hwy 18/ SE 304th/132"d , mixed retail in the SE 312th & 124`h area and a
few short-plats.
Greater Auburn Area: Principal Planner Jeff Dixon reported that the Robertson Property
Group (RPG) who owns the Valley-6 Drive In, has asked that the City move forward on
their land-use request in order to attract tenants. Council approved; however, it will not
take effect until the development agreement is approved.
The Army Corp Engineer (ACE) is embarking on a repair project on the Green River
which will be completed in two segments on the Dykstra and Gallee levees.
Other: Staff provided responses to the Commissioners' questions about Kersey Way/R
Street utility work, grading at the top of Lakeland, and housing development in Lakeland.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 8, 2008
V. PUBLIC HEARING
• None
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
Planner Jeff Storrar was introduced to the Commission. Mr. Storrar presented the 2008
Comprehensive Plan Docket that includes map and policy/text amendments. There
were three private initiated amendments submitted this year; two map amendments and
one policy/text amendment. Mr. Storrar stated that most of the changes address the
recent annexation, data from the 2007 Buildable Lands Report from Pierce and King
Counties and the adoption of Vision 2040. Staff provided clarification on the City and
private initiated text and map amendments.
Chair Roland asked for clarification on the public hearing process for the private initiated
text and map amendments. Staff responded that city and private text amendments
would be heard in September; October will be the for comprehensive transportation plan
and potentially the other utility plans.
The Commissioners asked that staff show the editing marks of what has been added or
deleted from the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The schedule of the review timeline
will be included. However, there is a possibility that additional meetings will be required
for September and October in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Planning Commission adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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