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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-01-1996 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~ j~~,~ -:'/ July 1, 1996 7:30 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Those in attendance included Mayor Booth and the following members of the City Council: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Gene Cerino, and Stacey Brothers. Staff members present included: Police Lieutenant Bob Almy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy, Acting Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements There were no announcements this evening. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for consideration. D. Agenda Modifications An agenda modification to add a request to increase the bid award for the purchase of a fire apparatus pureper was transmitted under Item IV.C.2 of these minutes. Page I City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July '1, '1996 II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings There were no public hearings scheduled for this evening. B. Audience Participation There was no request from the audience to speak to any issue this evening. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence submitted for City Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.76 A. Municipal Services Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee did not meet this afternoon. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 1996 at 4:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met this afternoon to conduct a public hearing on property taxes for the mitigation site for Emerald Downs. The Committee also discussed disposition of property at "1" Street and 26th Street NE, interlocal agreements, and several liquor license applications. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for July 8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this evening at 4:30 p.m. to discuss water rates. He advised that members of the City Council can anticipate receiving a packet of information relating to water rate increases early next week for study and consideration at the next City Council meeting. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, July 22, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. The regular Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, July 8, 1996 is canceled. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 1, 1996 D. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 7:00 p.m. The Committee discussed Ordinance No, 4871, and it remains tabled in Committee. The Committee reviewed and recommends approval of claims and payroll vouchers contained in tonight's agenda and the fire pumper purchase transmitted as an agenda modification. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. IV, CONSENT AGENDA A, Minutes 1. Minutes of the June 6, 1996 City Council Study Session. 2. Minutes of the June 17, 1996 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4,9,2, F4,9,5 1. Claims Claims check number 112569 through 112973 in the amount of $320,159.71 for Period 19 and dated July 1, 1996; and claims check numbers 112974 through 113326 in the amount of $814,607.87 for Period 19 and dated July 1, 1996, for a grand total of $1,134,767.58. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 230742 to 231297 in the amount of $1,054, 908.43 for the pay period covering June 11, 1996 to June 25, 1996 are approved payment this 1st day of July, 1996. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project No. 586 O4.8.1 PR 586 Grant permission to advertise for PR 586, North Central Auburn Regional Storm Facilities Phase 1B, Pumping Station. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 1, 1996 2. Fire Pumper Purchase 02.9, F4.6 City Council to increase the bid award to Pierce from $256,331.00 to $262,738.00 for the purchase of a fire apparatus pumper. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to approve the Consent Agenda as modified by the agenda modification. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items for City Council review under this section. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Application No. CUP0004-94 O3.10.1 The request of Steven's Tire for a Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor storage yard on property located at 899 West Main Street and zoned M-l, Light Industrial. Assistant Planning Director Rued briefly explained that staff has been working with Mr. Stevens to bring his property into compliance. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. The Hearing Examiner conducted a public hearing and recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Councilmember Borden asked for clarification of the landscaping requirements. Assistant Planning Director advised that landscaping will be required on three sides of the property and the fourth side is bordered by the building. Councilmember Singer questioned the location of the landscaping. Assistant Planning Director Rued advised that the landscaping on the Clay Street side of the property will be outside the fence line and the landscaping on the north and east sides of the property will be more dense and placed inside the fence and as required by the Zoning Code. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 1, 1996 Councilmember Singer presented members of the City Council with a list of her concerns with the application for a Conditional Use Permit. She expressed concern that the tire retread operation conducted by Stevens Tire is contrary to M-1 zoning which specifically excludes tire retreading. Assistant Planning Director Rued interjected that the operation by Stevens Tire consists of gluing tread onto an old tire and is not the typical retreading operation conducted in the past. As such, the use meets the criteria for a conditional use in an M-1 zone. Councilmember Singer expressed concern with justifying a Conditional Use Permit for a nonconforming use based on the number of years it has been in existence as a nonconforming use. She also expressed concern with the number of Conditional Use Permits approved, and questioned the validity of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code if conditional uses continue to be permitted. She also expressed concern with allowing a Conditional Use Permit on Main Street which is a primary entrance to downtown Auburn. Councilmember Singer paraphrased a portion of the Zoning Code describing M-1 zoning that an essential aspect of this zone is the need to maintain a quality development that attracts others rather than discouraging further investment in light industrial development and that site activities should be discouraged from ones that distract from the visual quality. She suggested that the use does not meet the Zoning Code requirements for outdoor storage since vehicles and racks of tires appear to be stored along the Clay Street side of the property and above the fence line. Assistant Planning Director Rued advised that vehicle parking is along the Clay Street side and the outdoor storage in question is located at the rear of the property. In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers, Assistant Planning Director Rued advised that the building is in use by the applicant, there are no restrictions on hours of operation, the property has been used for tire retreading for approximately twenty years, and the issue before the City Council this evening is the Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage. Councilmember Cerino asked for clarification of the site drawings relating to the size of the storage area. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the storage area includes the landscape area. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 1. q 996 The Conditional Use Permit would allow up to 5,440 square feet for outdoor storage. In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Assistant Planning Director Rued estimated there have been approximately two other Conditional Use Permits granted for outdoor storage in an M-1 zone during the past ten years. Councilmember Cerino asked how the landscaping requirement will be monitored. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the developer will be required to post a landscaping bond to guarantee the landscaping for approximately two years. The applicant must maintain the permit conditions as approved or the Conditional Use Permit will be voided. Councilmember Borden expressed her satisfaction with the landscaping requirements of the Conditional Use Permit. Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Brothers to uphold the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions; and request the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. In response to a question from Councilmember Cerino, Assistant Planning Director Rued confirmed that the Zoning Code requires that the applicant post a landscaping bond. He further explained that if any conditions of the Conditional Use Permit are not met, the permit will be voided. Councilmember Wagner expressed his concern for the residential dwellings in the neighborhood. He indicated his opposition to granting the Conditional Use Permit, and suggested the business should comply with the zoning that already exists. He believes the Conditional Use Permit will be difficult to police and may invite the applicant to utilize the vehicle storage area as outdoor storage area. Councilmember Poe questioned the applicant's alternatives for outside storage. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that under the Zoning Code up to 10% of the building area is allowed for outside storage, up to 30% of the building area can be permitted with an Administrative Use Permit, and up to 50% of the building Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 1. '1996 area can be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant has requested just under the 50% limit. In response to Councilmember Singer, Mr. Rued added that an Administrative Use Permit would also include the same landscaping requirements. Councilmember Singer stressed that the Zoning Code states that outdoor storage should be strictly regulated in an M-1 zone. Assistant Planning Director Rued advised that the surrounding zoning is M-l, light industrial, and the landscaping will be irrigated. Councilmember Barber questioned whether any comments have been received from neighboring residents. Assistant Planning Director Rued advised that no comments have been received from neighbors and no testimony was given at the Hearing Examiner's hearing. Councilmember Borden expressed her approval of the request and indicated the landscaping requirement is a good compromise. Councilmember Poe explained that it is difficult for a business who needs outdoor storage to find a building or location in an M-2 zone. He expressed his approval of the request as long as the outdoor storage is maintained correctly. MOTION CARRIED. 5-2. Councilmembers Singer and Wagner voted no. B. Application No. CUP0013-95 O3.10.1 The request of Richard James for a Conditional Use Permit for 18- unit apartment on property zoned C-3, Heavy Commercial, located at the northeast corner of 21 st and "A" Street S.E. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the low-density, multi-family housing project will be more compatible with the residential uses located to the east and south of the property compared to other uses allowed in the C-3 zone. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. The Hearing Examiner recommendation is to approve the Conditional Use Permit. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 1. 1996 Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember Wagner to approve the Conditional Use Permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions; and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. In response to a question from Councilmember Poe, Assistant Planning Director Rued estimated the area of the lot used by the multi-family units will be approximately 300 feet by 170 feet. Councilmember Singer expressed her opposition and concern with commercially zoned land being used for another purpose, considering the limited amount of commercially zoned property available. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Singer voted no. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 4882 A3.5.5.10, O1.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adding a new subsection to Section 10.36.300 entitled "Prohibited Parking Areas-Northwest Auburn", contained in Auburn City Code Chapter 10.36 Entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking", to eliminate parking on 29th Street NW. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4882. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 2752 ' O3.5.1 PLT0001-94R A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the revisions to the Preliminary Plat Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July l, '1996 of Riverwalk, located south of Howard Road, north of Game Farm Park, within the City of Auburn, Washington. Motion by Councilmember Singer, second by Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2752. MOTION CARRIED. 5-2. Councilmembers Borden and Wagner voted no. 2. Resolution No. 2753 04.9.3 3 1 as the time and date for a public hearing before the City Council on the 1997-2002 Six Year Tmnspo~ation Improvement Program. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Borden to adopt Resolution No. 2753. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MAYOR'S.REPORT A. Executive Session Them were no items to discuss in executive session. IX. ADJOURNMENT Them being no fu~her business to come before the City Council this evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Approved on the/~ day of ~~ ,1996. Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk 96M7-1 .DOC Page 9