HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-1998 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
July 20, 1998 7:30 p.m.
Continued To Meet On
July 22, 1998 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Booth reconvened the July 20, 1998 City Council meeting on
Wednesday July 22, 1998 at 7:30 PM in the Auburn City Hall Council
Chambers.
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Booth led those in attendance in the Pledge Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Booth and the following Councilmembers were present:
Pete Lewis, Sue Singer, Trish Borden, Jeanne Barber, Fred Poe,
Gene Cerino, and Rich Wagner.
Staff members present included: Police Chief Dave Purdy,
Battalion Chief Dan Bosch, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman,
Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Finance Director Diane L.
Supler, Financial Operations Manager Sherri Crawford, Public
Works Director Christine Engler, Special Project Engineer Jack
Locke, Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen, Senior Engineer Dennis
Selle, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss,
Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, Senior Planner Bob Sokol,
Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Lisa Clausen, Assistant City
Attorney Judith Ausman, Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson, and
City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
Please refer to the July 20, 1998 minutes for announcements and
appointments.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications to the July 20, 1998 agenda which were
submitted on July 22, 1998 include the June 16, 1998 Hearing
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Examiner minutes transmitted under Item II.A.3 of these minutes,
correspondence and the June 16, 1998 Hearing Examiner minutes
transmitted under Item II.A.4 of these minutes, and
correspondence transmitted under Item II.C.4 of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearincls
1. Application No. V-02-97
03.9
A petition to vacate that portion of "J" Street SE (Main to 2nd
Street SE), within the city of Auburn, Washington, has been
filed by two-thirds or more of the abutting property owners.
Public comments are invited on the petition for vacation.
Mayor Booth reopened the public hearing on Application No.
V-02-97. The hearing was continued from the July 20, 1998
Council meeting.
Dick Burkhart, 4802 South Othello Steet, Seattle, WA
Mr. Burkhart identified himself as the previous owner of
property at 129 "J" Street SE in Auburn. He spoke on behalf
of current property owners along the west of "J" Street SE
between Main Street and 2"u Sreet SE. Mr. Burkhart
explained that "J" Street SE contains 60 feet of right-of-way,
20 feet of which is non-roadway. Over the years, some of
the homes on the block, including his previous residence,
were extended into the City right-of-way. He requested the
City Council approve the vacation of five feet of right-of-way
along "J" Street SE between Main and 2"u Street SE.
David Spencer, 126 "1" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Spencer identified himself of the owner of Lot 11 where
his house fronts on "1" Street SE. He expressed concern
that the public right-of-way extends 20 feet on the rear of his
property.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to close the public hearing.
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Councilmember Poe inquired whether the City is legally
required to receive compensation from the adjacent property
owners for the property vacated. Assistant City Attorney
Ausman advised that the statute allows but does not
mandate the City Council to receive compensation from the
adjacent property owners.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Assistant City Attorney Ausman read the title of Ordinance
No. 5116.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5116.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
. 2. Local Improvement District No. 347 Final Assessment Roll
F2.4.9
A public hearing for the purpose of receiving public
comments from any person desiring to object to any
assessment appearing on the final assessment roll for Local
Improvement District No. 347 as ordered by Ordinance No.
4955 for the purpose of street improvements including 24
foot pavement, curb and gutters, sidewalk, driveways, water,
sewer stubs for future extension, storm drainage, lighting
and undergrounding existing power to "B" Street NW and
other improvements related thereto.
For clarification of these minutes, the hearing on Local
Improvement District No. 347 was reopened immediately
following Item I.D. of these minutes.
Mayor Booth reopened the public hearing, which had been
continued from July 20, 1998. Mayor Booth introduced
Steve DiJulio, attorney with the law firm of Foster Pepper
and Shefelman.
Steve DiJulio, Foster Pepper and Shefelman
Mr. DiJulio identified himself as special counsel to the City
Council regarding Local Improvement District (LID) No. 347.
Mr. DiJulio explained that the hearing on LID 347 was
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opened on July 20, 1998 at which time the City Council
acknowledged the receipt of correspondence from Rodgets
Deutsch and Turner for certain property owners, a letter from
D. M. Young Construction Company, and a letter from Davis
Wright Tremaine relating to Lumbermen's property. Mr.
DiJulio advised that the property owners, who have
submitted correspondence regarding the final assessment
roll hearing for LID 347, and the City request that the City
Council continue the hearing to August 3, 1998.
Mayor Booth called for further comments from the audience
regarding LID 347. No one in the audience requested to
speak regarding LID 34.
In response to a question from Councilmember Poe, Mr.
DiJulio identified the property owners who requested a
continuance of the hearing to August 3, 1998, to include the
property owners represented by Rodgers Deutsch and
Turner, D. M. Young Construction Company, and
Lumbermen's represented by the law firm of Davis Wright
and Tremaine. The reason for the continuance is that the
City and the property owners represented by Rodgers
Deutsch and Turner need additional time to negotiate a
potential settlement. The assessment numbers of the
property owners requesting a continuance are: Parcel 1,
property owner Alvis; Parcel 4, property owner Executive
House; Parcel 5, Strand and Chadeck; Parcel 6 and 7,
property owner Keller; Parcel 8, property owner T & S
Development; Parcel 9, property owner D.M. Young
Construction; Parcels 10, 11 and 12, property owners
Rodger and Joan Overson; Parcel 13, property owner Stobie
& Trussler; Parcels 14 and 15, property owner T & S
Development; Parcel 2, property owners Floyd and Sandra
Darrow; and Parcel 3, property owner Lumbermen's of
Wasington.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to continue the public hearing on LID 347 to
August 3, 1998.
Mr. DiJulio advised there would be no additional publication
costs related to the continuance.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Application No. REZ0004-98
03.8
The following is a closed record hearfng where comments
are limited to the existing record and no new evidence or
information is allowed to be submitted.
The request of Les Schwab Tire Center for a rezone of
property located at the northwest corner of "1" Street NE and
26th Street NE from R-4, multi-family residential, to C-3,
heavy commercial.
Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff report
on Application No. REZ0004-98. The .24 acre parcel of
property in question is owned by the City and was acquired
as part of the "1" Street Improvement Project. The City has a
Purchase and Sale Agreement with Les Schwab Tires for
the property. Les Schwab intends to use the parcel for
parking purposes. The parcel is adjacent to a parcel of
property zoned C-3 where Les Schwab plans to construct a
new tire store. The Hearing Examiner has recommended
approval of the rezone with conditions for use of the property
for parking for automobiles and ten feet of Type II
landscaping on the north, east and south sides of the parcel.
Mayor Booth reopened the public hearing on Application No.
REZ0004-98, which was continued from July 20, 1998.
Amy Kosterlitz, 1011 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA
Mr. Kosterlitz identified hereelf as legal counsel and
representive for Les Schwab Tire Store regarding
Application No. REZ0004-98. She referred to her letter to
the Mayor and City Council dated July 15, 1998
summarizing her legal arguments in favor of the rezone.
She advised that representatives of Les Schwab Tire are in
attendance this evening to answer Council questions. She
explained the .24 acre parcel requested for rezone is
adjacent to a much larger parcel already zoned C-3 and
upon which Les Schwab plans to construct a store. The
rezone is requested to provide off-street parking on the .24
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acre parcel. She advised that Les Schwab has agreed with
the conditions placed on the rezone request by the Hearing
Examiner.
She pointed out that the City and public will be able to
address all aspects of the tire store proposed for the
adjacent property at the time the application for the store is
submitted. She advised that the applicant is already in
discussions with neighbors to resolve community concerns
prior to the environmental review for the store.
In response to a question from Councilmember Borden, Ms.
Kosterlitz responded that the applicant has been in
discussions with adjacent property owners regarding
additional berming and landscaping on the Les Schwab Tire
property which fronts on 26th Street NE. She identified the
area for additional landscaping and berming on the site plan.
Councilmember Wagner inquired whether the parcel is
required in order to make the tire store a viable project. Ms.
Kosterlitz advised the additional parcel makes the project a
better functioning facility, but a final decision would be made
at a corporate level.
Greg McVell, LS Construction Company, PO Box 667,
Prineville, Oregon
Mr. McVell identified himself as the architect for Les Schwab
Tire. Mr. McVell responded to a question from
Councilmember Borden regarding the location of the store
doors. Mr. McVell identified the store doors on the site plan.
Frank Gaines, 26 Riverview Drive NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Gaines owns two duplexes on 26th Street and located
across the street from the proposed rezone. He expressed
concern with additional traffic on 26t~ Street and requested
that two ingress/egresses to the property be eliminated. Mr.
Gaines expressed concern with noise created by the facility
and requested the construction of a noise buffer. Mr.
Gaines also spoke regarding the impact the facility will have
on the residential neighborhood and the property values.
Ken Snell, 2516 'T' Street NE, Auburn, WA
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Mr. Snell advised that he lives in the vicinity of the subject
parcel of property. He questioned the need for additional
parking for the proposed Les Schwab Tire Store. He
expressed concern with the negative impact on the
neighborhood and property values.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
At the request of Councilmember Borden, Assistant
Planning Director Rued explained the SEPA process for the
proposed Les Schwab Tire Store. The project application
will be accompanied by an environmental checklist, which
will address noise, air quality, and other elements. The City
will likely require the applicant to conduct a traffic study and
noise study also. The City will determine whether to impose
conditions based on the impacts. The neighbors will be
advised of the application and given an opportunity to
comment on the application. The City then issues a
threshold determination that is appealable to the Hearing
Examiner.
Councilmember Borden noted that the majority of objections
to the rezone relate to the visual impact and noise from the
proposed land use on the other parcel. She suggested
additional landscaping for the parcel requested for rezone.
Councilmember Borden moved to approve the rezone with
the condition of increased landscaping in the form of a berm
described by the applicant this evening and instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Councilmember Poe seconded the motion.
Councilmember Poe spoke in favor of the rezone and the
landscaping conditions.
Councilmember Cerino spoke in favor of the rezone
application.
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Councilmember Wagner recollected discussion by the
Planning Commission when the Comprehensive Plan Map
was developed regarding the sensitiveness of the residential
neighborhood in the vicinity of 26th and "1" Street. He spoke
for denying the rezone and encouraging the applicant to
bring forward a specific plan for development of the parcel
and the adjacent property.
Councilmember Barber spoke in favor of the rezone.
Assistant City Attorney Ausman requested clarification of the
additional landscaping requirement. Amy Kosterlitz,
representing Les Schwab Tire, offered to increase the
landscaping with a four to five foot berm. Councilmember
Borden accepted the clarification.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Wagner voted
no.
4. Application No. PLT0002-98
03.8 PLT0002-98
The following is a closed record hearing where comments
are limited to the existing record and no new evidence or
information is allowed to be submitted.
The request of Zions Securities for preliminary plat approval
for 33-1ot single-family subdivision to be known as Lakeland
Hills Division 5B located in the southern portion of the
Lakeland Hills Development.
Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued presented the staff
report on Application No. PLT0002-98. The proposed plat is
located in the southern portion of Lakeland Hills
development. The plat will connect the "stub" streets of
Highland Drive to make Highland Drive a through street.
The plat contains some steeper slopes and will require a fair
amount of excavation and filling. The length of the new
street will be in excess of 1,100 feet. The Land Division
Ordinance requires that for streets that exceed a length of
660 feet between intersections, a pedestrian walkway shall
be provided in order to provide pedestrian access to
adjoining neighborhoods. The applicant has requested the
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City delete the requirement for a pedestrian walkway due to
the extreme slope, security, and connectivity.
Assistant City Attorney Ausman advised that the third
drawing which accompanies correspondence dated July 16,
1998 from Pacific Engineering Design, Inc. and which refers
to Americans with Disabilities Act Standards should not be
considered during these deliberations.
Staff recommends deleting the pedestrian walkway due to
potential liability and maintenance issues. Using an
overhead, Mr. Rued displayed a cross section of the
walkway depicting the number of steps and slope of the
walkway. The eastern portion of the walkway contains 17
steps and an 11% grade for the remaining portion of the
walkway. The western portion of the walkway is at 55%
grade.
Councilmember Wagner pointed out that the scale is twice
as wide as it is high and the slopes depicted are less than
they appear.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner, Mr.
Rued advised that the City's Land Division Ordinance
requires a ten foot walkway dedicated to the City.
Councilmember Poe spoke against the City assuming
responsibility for maintenance and any liability for the
walkway.
Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised that the
requirement for park land dedication for the plat has already
been met by the existing park land and recreation facilities
for the Lakeland Hills development.
Councilmember Wagner spoke in favor of including the
walkway to provide pedestrian accessibility to adjacent
neighborhoods.
In response to a question from Councilmember Borden, Mr.
Rued explained that the height of the stairs is 16-1/2 feet.
Handrails and a landing ara required. The slope of the stairs
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is 50%. The slope of the trail connecting to the street is
11%.
Councilmember Poe questioned whether the lower portion of
the trail could be relocated. Mr. Rued advised that the slope
would be approximately the same because of the steep
topography of the plat.
Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised that the City
attempts to make the City's park system accessible for all
members of the public. The slope of the subject walkway is
in excess of the standards for accessibility. Mr. Deal also
cautioned that the extreme slope creates some safety issues
and may force people into the roadway.
Mayor Booth reopened the public hearing, which was
continued from July 20, 1998. There were no requests from
the audience to speak regarding Application No. PLT0002-
98.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Hearing Examiner decision with a
condition to include the trail in the plat.
Councilmember Borden found that the trail should be
maintained per Comprehensive Plan Policy Nos. TR 32, TR
21, TR 37, TR 37, TR 39, and TR 43, and also pursuant to
City Land Division Ordinance Section 17.12.070, and
substantial public support for the trail.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-3. Councilmembers Barber, Poe
and Singer voted no.
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5. Interlocal Agreement between King County and the City of
Auburn regardina Potential Annexation Area Designation
O3.4.1.12
Public comments are invited regarding an Interlocal
Agreement between King County and the City of Auburn
regarding Potential Annexation Area designation and future
Service provision. In 1995, the City adopted its potential
annexation areas as part of its Comprehensive Plan and has
signed intergovernmental agreements with the cities of Kent,
Federal Way, Pacific and Sumner establishing the
boundaries of the potential annexation areas. Through this
agreement King County will also recognize those
boundaries. Under this agreement, however, Auburn will not
annex land within the Lower Green River Agricultural
Production District until it adopts a natural
resource/agricultural zoning district and establishes a
transfer of development rights program for that area.
Senior Planner Bob Sokol presented the staff report on the
Interlocal Agreement. Mr. Sokol introduced Mr. Paul
Rietenbach from King County in attendance. Mr. Sokol
referred to a map depicting the Potential Annexation Areas
for the City of Auburn. In 1994, the City of Auburn entered
into Interlocal Agreements with surrounding cities
establishing potential annexation areas and ensuring that
there were no unclaimed, unincorporated islands in the
vicinity of the City of Auburn, as required by King County
Countywide Planning Policies. Since that time, the City has
been in negotiations with King County for an agreement
recognizing the Potential Annexation Area boundaries. The
County has agreed to an agreement provided annexations
into the portion of the Potential Annexation Area contained
within the Lower Green River Agricultural Production District
will not be allowed until the City's adopts a natural resource
protection district. The City will also need to adopt a
Transfer of Development Rights program for that area.
Once the agreement is signed, the City and the County can
move forward on a service agreement. Mr. Sokol
emphasized that the proposed agreement does not directly
result in the annexation of any land. The proposed
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agreement specifically prevents annexation by the City at
this time.
Councilmember Wagner questioned the effect of a Transfer
of Development Rights program. Mr. Sokol explained that a
Transfer of Development Rights program allows property
owners in that area to transfer some of their development
rights to parcels outside the area. He estimated that
approximately 10 to 12 housing units would be eligible under
the Transfer of Development Rights program.
Councilmember Singer expressed concern with a Transfer of
Development Rights program since the City Council has
already taken of position against Transfer of Development
Rights receiving areas on Lea Hill.
Councilmember Poe expressed concern with a Transfer of
Development Rights program and suggested removing it
from the agreement.
Mr. Sokol advised that the Growth Management Act and the
Countywide Planning Polices require a Transfer of
Development Rights program.
Paul Reitenbach, 2242 NE 13th Court, Sammamish, WA
Mr. Reitenbach explained that he works for King County
Executive Sims in the Office of Budget and Strategic
Planning. Mr. Reitenbach also confirmed that the Transfer of
Development Rights is a statutory requirement. He pointed
out that the proposed Interlocal Agreement requires the City
to have a Transfer of Development Rights program but does
not require the City to use it.
Councilmember Cerino expressed concern with a Transfer
of Development Rights program and objected to the County
mandating the zoning for the property.
Mr. Reitenbach advised that the property in question has
long-standing zoning that establishes the uses allowed for
the property. The Transfer of Development Rights program
is a voluntary program for the property owners.
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Planning Director Paul Krauss advised that the City is
obligated by state law to have a Transfer of Development
Rights program. The program referred to in the proposed
agreement affects only a small area of the city and would be
completely managed by the City. The program would give
property owners options they do not presently have and is
voluntary for the property owner. Mr. Krauss pointed out
that the Transfer of Development Rights program referred to
in the agreement has no association with King County's
Transfer of Development Rights program which includes
rural transfers to urban areas.
Mr. Reitenbach added that once the Interlocal Agreement for
Potential Annexation Areas is approved, the City and County
could begin work on service agreements for the potential
annexation areas.
Councilmember Singer questioned the advantages of
annexing the Agricultural Production District. Mr. Sokol
suggested designating it for use as storm detention and
wetland mitigation sites. Mr. Krauss added that King County
does not allow the use of property within the Agricultural
Production District for wetland mitigation.
Mayor Booth reopened the public hearing which had been
continued from July 20, 1998.
Jim Hudson, 12224 NE 8th, Bellevue, WA
Mr. Hudson explained that he owns property in Auburn. He
questioned whether only 157 acres of the Potential
Annexation Area would have Transfer of Development
Rights. He also questioned the benefit of annexing
agricultural preservation area. Mr. Hudson advised that he
was a member of citizens advisory committee for the Army
Corps of Engineers SAMP Plan.
Bob Tidball, 28810 57th Place South, Auburn, WA
Mr. Tidball spoke in favor of farmland preservation and
protection of agricultural uses. He spoke against King
County transferring responsibility for a portion of the
agricultural production district to adjacent cities. He spoke
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against the City assuming any portion of the Agricultural
Production District.
Cheryl White, 1512 25th Street SE, Auburn
Ms. White reported she is a member of the Rainier Audobon
Society. She expressed opposition to the annexation of the
Agricultural Production District by the City of Auburn. She
spoke in favor of farmland preservation and agricultural
uses.
Mara Hvman, 6430 South 287th Street, Kent
Ms. Hyman explained that her ten acres of property borders
the Agricultural Production District. She spoke in favor of
preserving the Agricultural Production District.
In response to a question from Councilmember Poe, Mr.
Sokol explained the Agricultural Production District contains
land that has been designated by King County as suitable
for agriculture and is zoned for one dwelling unit per ten
acres. There are other areas in the Agriculture Production
District that are in the Farmland Preservation Program.
There are 270 acres in the Agriculture Production District
south of 277th Street. Development rights have been
purchased for 91-1/2 acres, and this acreage cannot be
used for any other purpose other than agriculture.
Marie Ash, 41027 264th Avenue SE, Enumclaw, WA
Ms. Ash requested an explanation of the Transfer of
Development Rights program and whether the proposal this
evening will affect her properbj. Ms. Ash owns
approximately 60 acres within the Agriculture Production
District.
Mr. Reitenbach responded that a Transfer of Development
Rights and the Agriculture Production District zoning are
contained in the King County code. The City of Auburn does
not have a Transfer of Development Rights program nor
Agriculture Production District zoning. The Interlocal
Agreement requires the City to adopt a Transfer of
Development Rights program and Agriculture Production
District zoning before any of the Agriculture Production
District is annexed by the City. The agreement does not
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affect the zoning of the property since it will remain in
unincorporated King County.
Mr. Reitenbach explained that a Transfer of Development
Rights program would allow Ms. Ash to sell development
rights for five of her building sites.
In response to a question from Councilmember Singer,
Planning Director Krauss advised that no portion of the
Agriculture Production District could be used for wetland
mitigation until after it is annexed by the City.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to close the public hearing.
Councilmember Borden inquired regarding the preservation
of agriculture land by the City of Auburn. Planning Director
Krauss responded that he envisions a district that would
allow agriculture as well as wetland mitigation, stream
restoration and other environmental and open space uses.
Councilmember Poe spoke against annexation of any
portion of the Agriculture Production District.
Councilmember Wagner questioned the advantages to
proceeding with the Interlocal Agreement.
Public Works Director Engler spoke to the need for
increased conveyance on Mill Creek.
Mr. Sokol stated that King County's Agriculture Production
District zone is very restrictive and does not allow the use of
the area for any other purpose other than agriculture. Mr.
Reitenbach added that it has been difficult to add any
flexibility to one particular Agriculture District without
considering the other Agriculture Production Districts in the
county.
Councilmember Wagner questioned whether the Agriculture
Production District should be included within the City's
Potential Annexation Area.
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In response to a question from Councilmember Cerino,
Public Works Director Engler explained that annexation of
the property would allow the City to enhance storage and
increase conveyance and to obtain more control over the
area for the benefit of the City.
MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to return the Interlocal Agreement between King
County and the City regarding Potential Annexation Area
Designation to the Planning and Community Development
Committee for further discussion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Audience Participation
Audience participation was previously permitted under the July 20,
1998 minutes.
C. Correspondence
Additional correspondence was transmitted under the July 20, 1998
minutes.
4. A letter dated July 21, 1998 addressed to the Mayor and
City Council from Marguerite Sutherland, President of
Preserve Land for Agriculture Now (PLAN).
III, COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
Council Committee reports were given on July 20, 1998.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda items were approved on July 20, 1998.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council review under this section.
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. ZOA0003-98
03.4.2.1.2
City Council to consider an amendment to the Auburn Zoning Code
to add Section 18.48.110 related to wetland mitigation.
Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the proposed
amendment to the Zoning Code provides for wetland mitigation
uses. Mr. Rued referred to the construction of the Port of Seattle
wetland mitigation project in northeast Auburn.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Borden
seconded to approve the amendment to the Zoning Code to add
Section 18.48.110 related to wetland mitigation.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. ADDlication No. PLT0009-90
03.5 PLT0009-90
City Council to consider the request of Opus Northwest for an
extension to the preliminary plat of Emerald Corporate Park to July
20, 1999.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to grant an extension to the preliminary plat of Emerald
Corporate Park to July 20, 1999, and instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5115
03.5 PLT0001-94
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the Final Plat of Riverwalk Division
No. 6, an 18-1ot single-family subdivision located within the
Riverwalk Subdivision that is located south of Howard Road,
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in the city of Auburn, Washington, according to the plat on
file with the Clerk of the City of Auburn.
Assistant City Attorney Ausman read the title of Ordinance
No. 5115.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5115.
MOTION CARlED. 6-1. Councilmember Wagner voted no.
2. Ordinance No. 5116
03.9 v-02-97
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the vacation of five (5) feet of street
right-of-way along the west side of "J" Street SE (Main to
2nd Street SE), within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Ordinance No. 5116 was adopted under Item II.A.1 of these
minutes.
3. Ordinance No. 5117
03.10.1 cuPoo01-98
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of
two duplexes on property zoned P,-3 (duplex) located in the
300 Block of "R" Street SE, within the city of Auburn,
Washington.
Assistant City Attorney Ausman read the title of Ordinance
No. 5117.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5117.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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4. Ordinance No. 5118
F5.2.15, O4.9.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving Federal TEA-21 Preservation Funds
with local matching funds as provided in the Local Agency
Agreement between the City and the Washington State
Department of Transportation to prepare and implement the
SR18/C Street SW ramp modifications/3rd Street SW grade
separation.
Assistant City Attorney Ausman read the title of Ordinance
No. 5118.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5118.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5119
F5.2.15, O4.9.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving Federal TEA-21 Grant Funds with
local matching funds as provided in the Local Agency
Agreement between the City and the Washington State
Department of Transportation to prepare and implement the
S. 277th Street Reconstruction - Segment #1.
Assistant City Attorney Ausman read the title of Ordinance
No. 5119.
Councilmembr Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5119.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Ordinance No. 5122
F3.12
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5047, the 1998
Budget Ordinance, and authorizing the Mayor to accept
Schedule "A" which relates to the City of Auburn 1998
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Budget reallocation of funds in various accounts in several
funds pursuant to RCW 35A.33.120, and setting forth
findings.
Assistant City Attorney Ausman read the title of Ordinance
No. 5122.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5122.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2984
04.4.9.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Engineering Service Contract for 1998 Land Acquisition
Project with W&H Pacific, Inc., for the update of the Airport
Property Map at the Auburn Municipal Airport.
Assistant City Attorney Ausman read the title of Resolution
No. 2984.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2984.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Regional Finance and Governance
Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Lisa Clausen presented a
report on the Suburban Cities Association Regional Finance and
Governance revised proposal. The revised proposal addresses
three main concerns the City of Auburn raised in its response to the
Suburban Cities questionnaire on Regional Finance and
Governance, The pools proposal is suggested to be revised so
that a new study can be conducted on future aquatics needs
throughout King County. There will not be a transfer of pools if the
proposal is adopted. The Potential Annexation Areas infrastructure
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issue is addressed in the proposal through a funding mechanism,
and the proposal provides that there will be no transfer of City
revenues for regional human services. There is a two year
transition period for cities to be involved in the subregional planning
to determine which human services should be delivered locally.
Ms. Clausen reported, according to the Suburban Cities
Association, the five cities of Burien, Bellevue, Federal Way,
Mercer Island, and Renton have approved the proposal thus far.
Sixty percent of the Association membership must approve the
proposal in order for the Suburban Cities Association to take the
proposal forward to the Growth Management Planning Council.
City Council action on the proposal is scheduled for August 3,
1998.
Mayor Booth added that the proposal will be taken to the Planning
and Community Development Committee for review and
recommendation to the City Council. The Public Works Committee
will also review the proposal. Mayor Booth indicated he expects
the proposal to be approved by a majority of the cities.
B. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 10:35
PM for approximately 15 minutes in order to discuss litigation.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 11:05 PM.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council this evening,
the meeting adjourned at 11:05 PM.
Approved on the .~ r~ day of ~'~ ,1998.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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