HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-03-1997 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 3, 1997 7:30 p.m.
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
Mayor Booth and the following members of the City Council were in
attendance: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Trish Borden, Fred Poe,
Gene Cerino, and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Jeanne
Barber was excused from attendance. Staff members present
included: Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Assistant
Personnel Director Dan Watts, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police
Chief Dave Purdy, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Public Works
Director Frank Currie, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Transportation
Planner Nick Afzali, Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen, Planning and
Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Senior Planner Bob
Sokol, Associate Planner Bill Mandeville, City Attorney Michael J.
Reynolds, and Acting City Clerk Dani Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) AmeriCorps Team Oath
Mayor Booth to administer the AmeriCorps Oath to
members of the Auburn AmeriCorps Team.
Associate Planner Bill Mandeville introduced
members of Auburn's first AmeriCorps team.
AmeriCorps is part of the national community service
movement. Members of the AmeriCorps team will
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staff the Auburn neighborhood programs. The
average age of the AmeriCorps team member is 45
years old. Approximately two-thirds of the members
are college educated. Three members are residents
of Auburn and two attended Auburn schools. Mr.
Mandeville introduced the following members of
Auburn AmeriCorps team: Gayle Jones, Kathy
Wilson, Terri Moreland, Faye Berg, Angela Pinsk,
Susan Durham, Matsy Matson, and Gerry Glenn.
Team members have completed two weeks of
training and service learning and last week began
working at their sites.
Mayor Booth administered the AmeriCorps oath to the
Auburn team members, and team members received
the congratulations of the Mayor and City Council.
The AmeriCorps team presented Mayor Booth and
Planning and Community Development Director
Krauss with AmeriCorps Team shirts in recognition of
their support of the program.
b) Proclamation
A1.8
(1) American Education Week
Mayor Booth to declare the week of November
16-22, 1997 as American Education Week in
the city of Auburn.
Mayor Booth read and presented a
proclamation declaring the week of November
16-22, 1997 as American Education Week in
the city of Auburn to Carolyn Olson, President
of the Auburn Education Association, and Heidi
Bent, Co-chair of the Auburn American
Education Week. Ms. Olson presented the
Mayor and members of the Council with
American Education Week posters and
remembrances. She thanked the Auburn
community for its support of Auburn Education
Week and community educators.
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2. Appointments
City Council to confirm Mayor Booth's appointment of
Danielle E. Daskam as City Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by
Councilmember Wagner to confirm Mayor Booth's
appointment of Danielle E. Daskam as City Clerk.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the full text of Ordinance No. 5037
transmitted under Item VII.A.3 of these minutes and the full text of
Ordinance No. 5038 transmitted under Item VII.A.4 of these
minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendments
03.4.3
This public hearing is an opportunity for public input prior to
consideration of the 1997 amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan. In addition to this evening's hearing
on the Comprehensive Plan amendments, the public hearing
will be continued to the November 17, 1997 Council
meeting. Although testimony can be given on either night,
the following amendments will be primarily addressed this
evening:
IComprehensive Plan Map Amendment #t Request to change the
comprehensive plan map designation for the site located at 307 Oravetz
Place SE from heavy commercial to light industrial.
IComprehensive Plan Map Amendment #2 Request to change the
comprehensive plan map designations in the area bounded by "B" Street
NW, 30th Street NW, the Auburn Airport and 16th Street NW.
l, Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment #3 Request to change the
comprehensive plan map designation for the property known as Terrace
View located within the City's Pierce County potential annexation area.
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,Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment ~ Request to change the
comprehensive plan map designation for 20.8 acres located east of I
Street and just north of approximately 31st Street NE from high density
residential and single family residential to moderate density residential.
· Policy/Text Amendment #1 Update the "Timing of Amendments"
section in Chapter 15: Implementation to reflect changes in state law.
.Policy/Text Amendment #2 Update the section entitled Land Use
Inventory and Analysis of Chapter3: Land Use to reflect the land use
survey update of June 1996 and the revised land capacity analysis.
· Policy/Text Amendment #3 Amend policy CE-3 of Chapter 13:
Development in the Unincorporated Areas and Annexation.
.Policy/Text Amendment #4 Amend policy AN1.7 of the Auburn North
Business Area Plan to permit drive in facilities, but only in limited
circumstances and only as a secondary form of access.
.Policy/Text Amendment #6 Amend the Capital Facilities Plan to
include the capital facilities plan for the Derringer School District to
enable the collection of impact fees within the school district boundaries.
.Policy/Text Amendment #9 Adopt the new 1997 City of Auburn
Transportation Plan.
Mayor Booth explained that this evening's public hearing will
allow persons to testify either for or against the proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendments as each amendment is
introduced during the hearing.
Senior Planner Bob Sokol presented the staff report on the
proposed 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendments. He
explained that the Council will hold two public hearings on
the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments which will
be held this evening and on November 17, 1997. He
identified the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments
addressed this evening. Following conclusion of the
testimony this evening, Council will be requested to continue
the public hearing to November 17, 1997. The Council will
be requested to act on the amendments following conclusion
of the public hearing on November 17.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing.
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eComprehensive Plan Map Amendment #1 Request to
change the comprehensive plan map designation for the site
located at 307 Oravetz Place SE from heavy commercial to
light industrial.
No one from the audience requested to speak regarding
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 1.
eComprehensive Plan Map Amendment #2 Request to
change the comprehensive plan map designations in the
area bounded by "B" Street NW, 30th Street NW, the Auburn
Airport and 16th Street NW.
No one from the audience requested to speak regarding
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 2.
IComprehensive Plan Map Amendment #3 Request to
change the comprehensive plan map designation for the
property known as Terrace View located within the City's
Pierce County potential annexation area.
Mary Urbach, Vandeberg, Johnson & Gandara, 1900 First
Interstate Plaza, 1201 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA
Ms. Urbach identified herself as a representative of the
Terrace View project which requests Comprehensive Plan
Map Amendment 3. The project is located at the
intersection of 8th Street East and East Valley Highway
within the City's potential annexation area. Ms. Urbach
distributed copies of the Terrace View site plans. She
explained that in 1995, the City adopted Pierce County's
designation of the area as Moderate Single Family. Pierce
County designated the area without any physical inspection
of the property. The property abuts the Lakeland Hills
property to the east, and its topography does not lend itself
to Moderate Single Family development. In 1996, Pierce
County recognized the error in classification of the property
and agreed to change the classification to Mixed Use
District. The City of Auburn does not have a similar land use
designation. Pierce County agreed to a zoning
reclassification for three reasons: topography, site location,
and transportation corridors. The topography of the land
includes a significant elevation change from East Valley
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Highway to the top of the property. The original plan from
1984 is the same plan which is proposed today. It is a
mixed use proposal including multi-family residential and
townhomes with commercial on the lower portion of the
property. The property is located near major arterials and
Highway 167 and major employment centers in South King
County. The property is also adjacent to the planned Lake
Tapps Parkway and 8th Street East corridor. Since the City
does not have a comparable zoning classification to Pierce
County's Mixed Use designation, the proponent requests
that the City designate the area C-3 which will allow both
residential and commercial uses. Ms. Urbach explained that
the commercial development is intended to be limited to
retail and office uses. She suggested that prior to
annexation of the property to the City, it may be appropriate
to provide assurances to the City of the type commercial
development which will be allowed on the property.
Ms. Urbach explained that the entire development is
proposed for C-3 designation. The City's multi-family
residential zoning classification does not allow for building
height above two or two and one-half stories. Three-story
residential units are proposed for portions of the south
terrace of the property. The C-3 zone allows three-story
structures.
Councilmember Borden advised that during discussions in
the Planning and Community Development Committee,
concern was expressed with zoning all of the property to C-3
which may open up commercial development of the
property. Ms. Urbach explained that the Terrace View
proposal for a C-3 designation includes the offer to enter into
a contractual agreement with the City to limit the uses for the
property.
Councilmember Brothers inquired regarding the artist
renderings of the Terrace View four-story multi-family units.
Ms. Urbach explained that the four-story complex is intended
for a senior citizen complex. The complex's first floor would
be partially below ground. Ms. Urbach advised that the
portion of the property where the senior complex is
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proposed is being condemned by Pierce County as part of
the Lake Tapps Parkway project.
Councilmember Poe spoke in favor of limiting a portion of
the property as commercial and establishing a special
planning area for the remainder. Planning and Community
Development Director Krauss noted that the City can also
either conditionally zone the property at time of annexation
or can control the land use designation and uses through a
pre-annexation agreement. He added that the topography
of the property limits its use, and the only development likely
to occur will be the uses proposed by the developer.
Ms. Urbach spoke to the time constraints regarding the
adoption of the comprehensive plan amendments and the
completion of their pre-annexation agreement.
Councilmember Wagner inquired whether the City can adopt
the Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 3 conditioned
upon an acceptable pre-annexation agreement. Planning
Director Krauss questioned the legality of conditioning
comprehensive plan amendments, and agreed to look into
the question further. He stressed that a number of methods
exist to ensure that the City's expectations are met.
In response to a question from Councilmember Borden,
Planning Director Krauss advised that staff are currently
reviewing the pre-annexation agreement, and he anticipates
the agreement will be presented to the Planning and
Community Development Committee at its first meeting in
December.
Councilmember Poe inquired whether the topography which
exists on the site plan exists now or whether further
excavation will be required. Ms. Urbach explained that a
mining permit was permitted in 1984 by Pierce County and
was completed in 1992. The north and south terraces, in
their current state, will require minimal earth movement for
site preparation.
Ms. Urbach expressed her hope that progress can be made
on their pre-annexation agreement before adoption of the
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comprehensive plan amendments. Senior Planner Sokol
advised that the 1997 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
must be adopted by December 31, 1997.
lComprehensive Plan Map Amendment if4 Request to
change the comprehensive plan map designation for 20.8
acres located east of I Street and just north of approximately
31st Street NE from high density residential and single
family residential to moderate density residential.
Jenniece Severson, 1217 30th Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Severson inquired about the City's policy for distributing
City Council minutes. Mayor Booth advised the minutes are
distributed following their approval by the City Council. The
minutes of the November 3, 1997 City Council meeting will
be available after their approval on November 17, 1997.
Ms. Severson identified herself as the spokesperson for the
Riverpark Estates Homeowners Association. Ms. Severson
addressed her concerns with "r' Street NE from 20th Street
NE north to 31st Street NE where Riverpark Estates is
located. She presented photographs of "1" Street and 30th
and 31st Street NE during 1995 and 1996 flooding. Ms.
Severson advised that even after installation of a bio-swale
in the area, flooding occurred again in October 1997. She
expressed concern with the impact of the proposed
development by Arcarius Homes on adjacent properties.
She recommended that the City Council review the impact of
the development and the adequacy of the bio-swale. She
also expressed concern with the environmental impact of
further development along the Green River. She expressed
opposition to the construction of a family mobile park in the
area or anywhere in the city, and suggested additional low-
income housing is not needed in Auburn. She
recommended the City Council approve the Planning
Commission's recommendation to designate the entire
parcel as R-1. She also requested the City place a
moratorium on construction from 22nd Street NE to the Kent
city limits to prevent further storm water run-off.
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Allen Corbin, 3112 "K" Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Corbin expressed opposition to the development of a
mobile home park for the area referred to in Comprehensive
Plan Map Amendment 4, and concern with decreasing
property values in his neighborhood. He indicated there are
enough mobile homes within the city, and spoke in favor of
implementing an R-1 zone for the proposed development
area.
Vern Needham, 3107 "L" Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Needham reported he lives near a low-income
apartment complex, and has experienced incidents of crime
which he attributes to residents of the apartment complex.
He expressed concern with additional water run-off and
traffic resulting from further development of the area. He
recalled that the developer previously indicated both single-
wide and double-wide mobiles would be included in the
park. He recommended the property remain unchanged.
MaW Suzanne Kuhel, 3108 "L" Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Kuhel advised she has been a resident of Auburn for
eight years. She presented the City Council with statistics
on the number of mobile homes in King County and various
cities. In King County, there are 20,000 mobile homes,
12,500 of which are on rented spaces and 7,500 are real
estate owned. In Auburn, there are 23 mobile home parks
with 2,558 mobile homes on rented spaces and an
additional 1,000 which are real estate owned. In Kent, there
are 32 mobile parks with 1,778 unit on rented spaces and an
additional 1,200 real estate owned mobiles. Federal Way
has nine mobile home parks with 1,370 homes on rented
spaces with an additional 300-400 real estate owned
mobiles. SeaTac has 10 mobile home parks with
approximately 921 units with an additional 100 or more real
estate owned mobiles. Renton has 12 mobile home parks
with 1,090 units on rented spaces with an additional 750 real
estate owned mobiles. Ms. Kuhel expressed concern with
the amount of stormwater in the area. She also
recommended that the city of Auburn has a sufficient
number of mobile home parks. She presented a map of the
area identifying the mobile home sites.
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Vern Krinke, 1119 30th Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Kinke identified himself as the Secretary-Treasurer of
the Riverpark Estates Homeowners Association. Mr. Krinke
requested the City Council support the R-1 zone
recommendation from the Planning Commission.
Sabrina Clason, 3102 "L" Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Clason identified herself as the manager of a four~plex
located at 2441 "1" Street NE. She expressed concern with
the existing traffic and visibility on "1" Street and the effect
high-density development would have on the area. She
urged the Council to keep the 'T' Street site low-density.
Marlea Needham, 3107 "L" Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Needham agreed with the comments made by her
neighbors this evening. She expressed concern that the
proposed development on "1" Street NE would decrease
property values in the area. She commended her neighbors
for their efforts in keeping their neighborhood a low crime
area.
Brad Olschefski, Arcarius Homes, LLC, 6947 Coal Creek
Parkway #257, New Castle, WA
Mr. OIschefski identified himself as the proponent for
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 4 and spoke in favor
of his request. Approximately 25-30% of the subject
property is currently zoned R-4 for apartments which would
allow 71 dwelling units. The remainder of the property is
zoned R-2 for single family residences and would allow 62
dwelling units. The comprehensive plan map amendment
would change the zoning to R-3, moderate density. The
proposed project is for the construction of a manufactured
housing community, not a mobile home park. Although the
current plans show 114 units, the number of units has been
reduced to 112 to allow for a storm water detention area.
Mr. Olschefski contended that the development would
provide for its own storm water detention and would have no
effect on surrounding properties. Mr. Olschefski reported
that no wetlands have been identified on the property by
either city, county or federal government. He advised the
density of his proposed development would be less than that
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of Riverpark Estates located south of his property and less
than Bye the Green which lies north of his property. He
reported that the average cost of a modular or manufactured
house is $59,000 and the value of the lot and site location
would bring the total cost of the house to approximately
$114,000 and comparable to the value of homes at
Riverpark Estates. According to Mr. Olschefski, City code
allows manufactured homes on single family lots provided
they are on permanent foundations and have pitched roofs.
He also added that the proposed development's impact on
traffic on "1" Street NE would be less than a development
allowed under current zoning. Mr. Olschefski also pointed
out that his development would provide a parks donation
and bear part of the cost of extending "1" Street NE.
In response to a question from Councilmember Borden, Mr.
Olschefski indicated that some of the lots will be leased to
homeowners and some will be sold to the homeowners in a
similar arrangement to condominiums.
Councilmember Singer questioned Mr. Olschefski's reasons
for the rezone and construction of manufactured housing
compared to the existing zoning for R-4 and R-2. Mr.
Olschefski indicated a manufactured housing development
is more manageable than an apartment complex.
In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers, Mr.
Olschefski advised he plans to meet all the requirements for
constructing a manufactured home in an R-1 zone including
permanent foundations and pitched roofs. The community
will also have a six foot barrier as required by code.
Councilmember Cerino requested that Fire Chief Johnson
respond to the long, narrow cul-de-sac proposed in the
development. Chief Johnson indicated that fire response
access through a long cul-de-sac can be difficult considering
the size of the response vehicles. Councilmember Cerino
also inquired whether Mr. Olschefski has considered making
the development a senior park and whether garages will be
included with each unit. Mr. Olschefski indicated attached
garages are a requirement for the development, and he has
not considered limiting the park as a senior park.
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Councilmember Wagner inquired regarding Mr. Olschefski's
comments to sell some lots to homeowners and questioned
the adequacy of the lot sizes. Mr. Olschefski reported that
the lots are roughly 5,000 square feet, and sales would be
handled the same as a condominium development.
In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers,
Planning Director Krauss advised that the City's
manufactured home park district allows a maximum density
per unit of 5,200 square feet and does not address lot sizes.
David Dean, 3408 "1" Street NE #L104, Auburn, WA
Mr. Dean expressed concern for the wildlife that occupy the
undeveloped property.
Laurie Lane, 1204 31st Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Lane expressed concern with the different descriptions
of the proposed development that have been offered by the
developer. She spoke against the construction of a low-
income park in the area.
Dale Osborne, 3103 "M" Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Osborne reported that at an October 4, 1997
informational meeting, the average lot size for the
development was described as 3,990 square feet. He
expressed concern with transient residents. He also
suggested the Council consider the zoning issue only and
not the proposed development since development plans and
owners can change. He conveyed his opposition to
designating the area for mobile home park, and spoke in
favor of a single-family designation. Mr. Osborne also
questioned whether wetlands exist on the property since the
property has not been tested for wetlands.
Councilmember Singer questioned whether the property has
been tested for wetlands. Senior Planner Bob Sokol
advised that approximately four to five years ago, the City
conducted a survey based upon soil type and plant type to
identify parcels of land that seemed to have wetlands on
them. There was no indication that wetlands were on this
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site. However, the site has not been specifically tested for
wetlands.
Carol Wilson, 1010 31st Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Wilson spoke in favor of designating the subject
property as R-1. She expressed opposition to construction
of units that even closely resemble a mobile home. She
suggested that the cost of a space in a senior mobile home
park may be prohibitive to many fixed-income seniors. She
also expressed concern with possible wetlands on the
proposed development site.
Mike Uhl, 12828 Northup Way, Suite 300, Bellevue, WA
Mr. Uhl identified himself as one of the engineers who
designed the proposed manufactured home park, and he
addressed some of the comments already made regarding
the project. Mr. Uhl advised that the plans for the park have
not changed as suggested by some of the area residents.
Mr. Uhl reported that he offered several variations of the
plan to his client, but the current plan appears to best serve
the market needs. The cost of the homes will be $40,000
and up, plus set up costs, and land costs. Mr. Uhl
acknowledged that the area floods, but there are stormwater
detention ponds required for the project. No single wide
units will be allowed in the park, and the park project
provides for side-by-side parking to accommodate two
vehicles.
Thomas Milliden, 1205 31st Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Milliden reported that he purchased his home
approximately six months ago with the understanding that
single family homes would be constructed at the proposed
project site located behind his residence. He objected to the
proposed project and spoke in favor of single family
residences. He also expressed concern with the number of
different variations he has heard for the project. He urged
the Council to consider the comments made by the area
residents this evening. Mr. Milliden also expressed concern
with the past maintenance of the vacant land.
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Mayor Booth invited anyone in the audience to comment on
any of the remaining proposed comprehensive plan map or
text amendments.
Earl Floyd, 21017 Snag Island Drive, Sumner, WA
Mr. Floyd identified himself as the representative for the
Dieringer School District. He spoke regarding Policy Text
Amendment 6 to amend the Capital Facilities Plan to include
the capital facilities plan for the Dieringer School District to
enable the collection of impact fees within the school district
boundaries. He reported Pierce County adopted the
Dieringer School District's capital facilities plan, and Pierce
County has a mitigation fee ordinance. The main concern is
to ensure that Lakeland Hills pays its fair share so that
residents of Pierce County and the Dieringer School District
do not subsidize the impact of the Lakeland development.
Approximately $5,000,000 has been identified as the
Lakeland Company's fair share of impact fees. The
Comprehensive Plan text amendment will enable the
collection of impact fees within the school district
boundaries.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner and
Councilmember Borden, Mr. Floyd advised the school
impact fees are $1,425 per single family residence and $725
per multi-family unit. The impact fees approved by Pierce
County were less than the fees contained in the school
district's capital facilities plan. Any differences that need to
be made up will be through bond issues.
Norman Buck, 659 "1" Place NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Buck spoke regarding Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendment 5. He indicated he would not be able to attend
the hearing on November 17 when the proposed
amendment will be addressed. He asked for clarification of
the map as it appears incorrect. Mr. Sokol agreed to visit
the physical site to ensure the map is correct. Mr. Buck also
asked if Area "B" on the map reflects a proposed change to
heavy industrial. Mr. Sokol explained that Area "B" is a City-
owned parcel and the proposed classification change is to
Public and Quasi-public. Mr. Buck indicated no objection to
the Public and Quasi-public designation. He also requested
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clarification of an area near the Area "B" on Map 5. Mr.
Sokol agreed to review the map further to ensure accuracy.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to continue the public hearing to
November 17, 1997.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Moratorium on Commercial Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities
03.10.9
On April 7, 1997, the City of Auburn placed a moratorium on
the issuance of permits for commercial wireless
telecommunication facilities and towers for a period of six (6)
months, and on September 15, 1997 extended the
moratorium on the issuance of permits for commercial
wireless telecommunications facilities and towers on City-
owned property and rights of way for an additional sixty (60)
days. Commercial wireless telecommunication facilities and
towers are defined to include tower and monopole facilities
for television and radio transmission and towers, monopoles,
satellite dishes, micro-dishes, communication node cabinets,
above-ground pedestal cabinets, antennas and relay station
facilities for personal pagers, cellular phones, personal
communication services (PCS), enhanced specialized
mobile radio (ESWR) facilities, plus any and all necessary
structures or facilities appurtenant to, or related to these
various telecommunication facilities.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing. There was no staff
presentation, and no one in the audience requested to
speak regarding the moratorium.
Motion by Councilmember Singer, second by
Councilmember Wagner to close the public hearing.
In response to a question from Councilmember Poe, City
Attorney Reynolds advised that according to state law,
whenever a moratorium is imposed a public hearing must be
held on the moratorium. Later this evening, the Council will
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consider an ordinance to extend the moratorium sixty-five
days.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
City Attorney Reynolds clarified that Ordinance No. 5037 will
extend the moratorium for sixty-five days from its adoption.
It is hoped that prior to the expiration of the sixty-five day
extension, the Council will consider and adopt a new
telecommunications ordinance regulating facilities on City-
owned property and public rights-of-way.
3. Draft Telecommunications Ordinance
O3.10.9, O4.0
This public hearing will be reset to be held on December 1,
1997.
B. Audience Participation
No one from the audience requested to speak.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence has been submitted for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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, November 17, 1997
at 4:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met October 27, 1997. The Committee discussed a
proposed increase of cemetery fees, a zoning ordinance
amendment related to surface mining in light of the state's
management of reclamation for surface mining operations, the
proposed comprehensive plan amendments, and a report from
Parks and Recreation Director Deal regarding the tree removal on
Lea Hill by Schneider Homes. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
Monday, November 10, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
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C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met October
27, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee reviewed and recommended
approval of minor changes to on-street parking and a right-of-way
use permit for an awning. The Committee discussed the sanitary
sewer cost of service study that is underway, and will likely be
presented to the City Council early next year. The Committee
reviewed the Transportation Plan, particularly the residential street
width. The Committee also discussed signalization of the 29th and
"R" Street SE intersection in light of the additional traffic coming
down from the hill. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 1997 at 5:00
p.m.
D. Finance
Vice Chair Brothers reported the Finance Committee met this
evening at 7:00 p.m. The Committee recommended the
appointment of Danielle Daskam as City Clerk. The Committee
also discussed the Capital Facilities Plan and professional services
contracts. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount
of $634,056.63 and payroll in the amount of $1,155,735.07. The
next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
Monday, November 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the October 20, 1997 regular City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the October 22, 1997 Cities and Schools Forum.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 127408 through 127753 in the
amount of $634,056.63 for Period 10 and dated November
4, 1997.
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2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 241982 to 242258 in the amount of
$703,689.71 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $452,045.36 for a grand total of $1,155,735.07 for
the pay period covering October 10, 1997 to October 28,
1997.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number PR 591
O4.11.1 PR 591
City Council to award Contract No. 97-15, Public Works
Project Number PR 591, Lea Hill Intertie Well 7
Conveyance, to Robison Construction, Inc. (P. CI) on their
low bid of $439,021.07 plus WA State sales tax.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Singer to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.C.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council review under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. REZ0002-97
03.8 REZ0002-97
City Council consideration of the request of Puget Western for a
rezone from the existing zoning of Unclassified to a proposed
zoning of R-4, Multi-Family, for property consisting of 8.8 acres in
size and located on the south side of Oravetz Road and
approximately 1,600 feet west of "R" Street.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Wagner to hold a closed record hearing on Application No.
REZ0002-97 at the next regular meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 4977
O1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, amending Chapters 10.36 entitled
"Stopping, Standing and Parking" and 10.40 entitled
"Municipal Off-street Parking."
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
4977.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5036
F4.3, O4.4.10.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 2.72
entitled Cemetery, Subsection 2.72.300 entitled Cemetery
Fees and Charges.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 5036.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5037
O3.10.9
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 4960 and
Ordinance No. 5025 to extend the moratorium for sixty-five
days relating to the issuance and regulation of permits for
commercial cable and wireless telecommunication facilities
on City-owned property and rights of way, adopting findings
of fact, and declaring an emergency exists.
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Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 5037.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5038
03.8 REZ0003-96
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, denying
the rezoning of 6.8 acres of property located east of
Hemlock Street SE, (if extended), within the city of Auburn,
Washington, changing the zoning classification thereof from
RR (Rural Residential) to R-3 (Duplex).
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 5038.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6~0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2884
O4.5.1.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Pipe Line License Agreement between the Burlington
Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) and the
City of Auburn for the City to construct and maintain one
thirty-six inch storm water drainage pipeline under the BNSF
railroad tracks along 2nd Street between "A" Street NW and
"C" Street NW.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to adopt Resolution No. 2884.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 9:40
p.m. for approximately 20 to 30 minutes in order to discuss
litigation. Mayor Booth indicated no action is anticipated as a result
of the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting at 10:10 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Approved on the/2'~:~day of (~'2~"7_A~~ ,1997.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor anielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
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