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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2000 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Booth and the following Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Pete Lewis, and Stacey
Brothers. Councilmembers Trish Borden and Fred Poe were
excused.
Staff members present included: Police Chief Jim Kelly, Fire Chief
Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Parks and
Recreation Director Dick Deal, Finance Director Diane L. Supler,
City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Assistant Planning Director Lynn
Rued, Associate Planner Bea Sanders, City Attorney Michael J.
Reynolds, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Hometown Hero Award
Mayor Booth presented the Hometown Hero Award to
Mr. Don Small in recognition of his commitment and
contributions to the community.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council consideration.
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D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the transmittal of the text of
Ordinance No. 5362 under Item VII.A.5 of these minutes and the
addition of Ordinance No. 5363 transmitted under Item VII.A.6 of
these minutes.
II, CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
Dee Sanders, 3011 M Drive NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Sanders spoke regarding the preservation of apple trees
growing on property located at 30th Street NE and Auburn Way
North and requested for rezone by Valley Pontiac. Ms. Sanders
described the trees as originating from an old homestead. She
urged the Council to maintain a five-foot landscaping buffer along
Auburn Way North and 30th Street NE.
Jennice Severson, 1217 30th Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Severson spoke regarding several issues of importance to her
neighborhood. She expressed concern with the condition of the
bioswale. There is considerable standing water in the bioswale
and a foul stench. She requested a response from the City at a
later date regarding the condition of the bioswale. Ms. Severson
advised that she has witnessed children and adults rollerblading on
the pump station slab near her property. She also requested the
City install a sign on "1" Street NE at 28th Street NE to direct traffic
to Brannan Park. She also inquired whethei' the private streets in
Riverpark Estates could be included as part of the City's street
cleaning program. She advised that the street sweeper turns
around in Riverpark Estates leaving debris behind. Ms. Severson
also expressed concern with the condition of a vacant lot at "1"
Street and 26th Street NE. She stated the lot is overrun with cars,
shopping carts, and debris.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Singer reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 6:00. The Committee reviewed and recommended
Council approval of Ordinance No. 5363. The next regular meeting
0fthe'Municipal Services'Committee'is scheduled for April 3, 2000.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Singer reported the Planning and Community
Development Committee met March 13, 2000. The Committee
conducted hearings on the Terrace View Pre-annexation
Agreement and Application WSC0001-00 from Dennis Johnson for
Fremantle Development, Inc. for water and sewer certificates. The
Committee also discussed the neighborhood grant program and
the upcoming City Council workshops. The next regular meeting of
the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for March 27, 2000 at 6:30 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met March 13,
2000. A special meeting of the Committee was held preceding the
regular meeting in order to travel to Olympia and tour a corrosion
control facility. During the regular meeting, the Committee
reviewed and recommended approval of several contract
administration items. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for March 27, 2000 at 4:30 PM.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of
claims and payroll vouchers and Ordinance No. 5361. The
Committee also discussed a draft ordinance creating the Valley
Comm Public Development Authority and a draft resolution
authorizing an agreement for services with Profit Recovery Group.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for April 3, 2000 at 7:00 PM.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the March 6, 2000 regular City Council meeting.
2. Minutes of the October 26, 1999 regular City Council
meeting.
3. Minutes of the December 20, 1999 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 149721 through 150089 in the
amount of $3,307,761.71 for Period 16 and dated March 20.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 257372 to 257564 in the amount of
$528,465.72 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $620,490.14 for a grand total of $1,418,955.86 for
the pay period covering February 29, 2000 to March 15,
2000.
C. Call for Public Hearing
1. Application No. ZOA0003-00
03.4.2.1.2 ZOA0003-00
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held April 17,
2000 on amendments to the City of Auburn Zoning Code by
adding a new Chapter 18.78, Terrace View (TV) Zoning
District; and an amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning
Map.
D. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number PR 628
04.11.1 PR 628
City Council to approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount
of $1,655.00, Final Pay Estimate No. 5 in the amount of
$7,017.66 to Omega Contractors, Inc., and accept
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construction of Public Works Project Number PR 628,
Lakeland Hills Booster Pump Station.
2. Public Works Project Number C8010, C9023, and C9045
04.6.3 c8010, c9023, c9045
City Council to approve Change Order No. 2 to Public Works
to Contract Number 99-04 in the amount of $10,760 to Gary
Merlino Construction for additional work related to Public
Works Project Numbers C8010, C9023 and C9045.
3. Public Works Project Number PR 529E
O4.9.1 PR 529E
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 in the
amount of $91,279.75 to Shear Transport and accept
construction of Public Works Project Number PR 529E,
Contract Number 99-06, "C" Street SW/3rd Street SW
Demolition.
4. Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services No. AG-
C-58 with Tetra Tech (KCM, Inc.)
A3.16.9
City Council to approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement
for'Professional Services No. AG-C-58 between the City of
Auburn and Tetra Tech (KCM, Inc.) for work related to the
2000 Comprehensive Drainage Plan.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no item under this section for City Council review.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application Number REZ0005-99
03.8 REZ0005-99
City Council to consider the request of Valley Pontiac Buick GMC
to rezone property located at the northeast corner of Auburn Way
North and 30th Street NE from M-l, Light Industrial, to C-3, Heavy
Commercial.
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Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued presented a brief staff
report on Application No. REZ0005-99. Valley Pontiac purchased
the property at Auburn Way North and 30th Street NE to expand
their business. They have requested a rezone from M-l, Light
Industrial, to C-3, Heavy Commercial.
Councilmember Brothers inquired about the trees existing on the
property and the landscaping requirements for the property.
Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the zoning code
requires a five-foot width of landscaping on each street frontage
and the developer to retain as many existing trees as possible.
The applicant will need to submit a plan for the development, and
and identify which trees will be removed.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner, Mr. Rued
explained the site plan included in the Council agenda packet is the
site plan submitted with the applicant's environmental checklist.
The applicant will be required to submit a more detailed landscape
plan as part of the development application. The Planning Director
will make a decision on the adequacy of the landscape plan.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Barber
seconded to approve the rezone based on the Hearing Examiner's
Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and to instruct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
B. Application Number PLT0003-99
03.5 PLT0003-99
City Council to consider the request of Chuck Henderson for
preliminary plat approval of three single family lots to be located in
Lakeland Division 12, Phase 2 on 51st Street SE.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the preliminary plat based upon the Hearing
Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
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C. Application Number ZOA0004-00
03.4.2.1.2 ZOA0004-00, 03.4.1.2
City Council to consider amendments to City of Auburn Zoning
Code Chapter 18.76, Planned Unit Development (PUD) District -
Lakeland Hills South Special Plan Area, including Exhibit A.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to amend Chapter 18.76, Lakeland South PUD, and its
Exhibit "A", and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinance.
Councilmember Wagner questioned whether reducing the interior
setback to three feet would create any concerns for the Fire
Department. Assistant Planning Director Rued advised that
setbacks are measured from the property line to the building
footings. Eaves are allowed to overhang two feet into the setback
area. Fire Chief Johnson stated that a two-foot building separation
is less than desirable. Mr. Rued stated that the three-foot interior
setback is allowed in other districts now.
Councilmember Wagner questioned the compatibility of the fence
provisions under proposed Section 18.76.070(E) with the sight
distances for traffic contained in the City's Design and Construction
Standards. Assistant Planning Director Rued advised there are
sight distance requirements in the zoning code which are not being
replaced. Councilmember Wagner requested the proposed
Section 18.76.070(E) contain a cross reference to the Traffic
Design and Construction Standards.
Councilmember Singer and Councilmember Lewis amended the
motion to include Councilmember Wagner's recommendation to
include a cross reference to the Traffic Design and Construction
Standards in proposed Section 18.76.070(E).
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
D. Application Number WS(~0001-00
A3.13,8 WSC0001-00
'City Council to consider the request of Dennis Johnson, for
Fremantle Development Inc., for a Development Agreement for the
issuance of water and sewer availability certificates for property
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located at 12925 SE 304th Street and to approve the Petition for
Annexation, Annexation Agreement and Declaration of Covenant.
Associate Planner B Sanders presented the staff report for
Application No. WSC0001-00. The development is a small 12-1ot
single-family subdivision in the Lea Hill area. The existing King
County zoning is R-6 which allows six dwelling units per acre.
There is sufficient water and sewer service in the area for the
development. Ms. Sanders noted the site plan has two exceptions
to City standards. The street cross sections shown on the
drawings do not meet City standards. The drawings indicate the
correct right-of-way width, but show the King County street width
rather than the City standard for street width. Ms. Sanders stated
she spoke with the engineer for the development who indicated it
was an oversight, and the streets will be to City standards. The
second exception to City standards relates to the use of access
tracts in the development. City Code requires each property to
have a minimum twenty-foot frontage on a public street. After
speaking to the applicant and King County representatives, staff
learned that King County requires the access tract. City staff now
recommend allowing the access tracts for this instance. Mayor
Booth and Ms. Sanders also advised that the City has previously
approved applications for water and sewer certificates for
developments that include access tracts.
Councilmember. Singer moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the Development Agreement based upon the
findings of facts and subject to the conditions outlined.
Councilmember Wagner suggested a modification to the motion to
include in the conclusions of the ordinance (No. 5362) approval of
the access tracts and the requirement that the plat layout will meet
City street standards.
Councilmember Singer modified her motion to include approval of
the access tract and the requirement that the plat layout will meet
City street standards. Councilmember Lewis concurred.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 5355
A3.23.1 CAP0001-00, 03.10.5 VAR0007-99
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, reversing the decision of the Hearing
Examiner and approving a variance to allow for an additional
free-standing sign which is an internally lighted reader board
at Auburn Riverside High School located at 501 Oravetz
Road and establishing findings of fact and conclusions of
law.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5355.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
2. Ordinance No. 5359
F4.3, 04.8.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 13.48 entitled "Storm
Drainage Utility," Section 13.48.010 entitled "Definitions," to
clarify the definitions of impervious surface and non-single
family parcel and to add the definition of two family (duplex)
residential parcels.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5359.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5360
F4.3, 04.8.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 13.48 entitled "Storm
Drainage Utility," Section 13.48.100 entitled "Charges" to
change the date of implementation of the rates as adopted
by the Auburn City Council by Ordinance No. 5293 on
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October 4, 1999, and identify the monthly charge for two
family (duplex) residential parcels.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5360.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5361
F4.3, O4.11.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 13.28
entitled "Utility Rate Exemptions."
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5361.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5362
A3.13.8 WSC0001-00
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City
of Auburn to execute a Development Agreement between
the City and Dennis Johnson, Fremantle Development, Inc.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5362 as
amended to include approval of the access tracts and the
requirement that the plat layout will meet City street
standards.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
6. Ordinance No. 5363
F5.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving an appropriation of funds as
provided in the Contract for Social Services between the City
and the Housing Authority of the county of King for the
period commencing December 1, 1999 and ending
November 30, 2000.
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Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5363.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
B Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3195
03.11.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor of Auburn to award
Neighborhood Matching Grants to selected applicants.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3195.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
2. Resolution No. 3196
o4.10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Commute Trip Reduction Act Implementation Agreement
between King County (through its Department of
Transportation) and the City of Auburn for the purpose of
implementing the Washington State Commute Trip
Reduction Act of 1991.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3196.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
VIII, MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Project Funding
Mayor Booth encouraged Councilmembers to work with the state
legislators in their support for funding the 272nd Street.
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Councilmember Singer reported that the Puget Sound Regional
Council recommended funding for traffic improvements at Highway
18 and West Valley Highway.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:13 PM.
Approved on the ,"~r--~ day of --) ,2000.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor askam, City Clerk
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