HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-2000 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 10, 2000 6:00 PM
COUNCIL WORK AREA
TERRACE VIEW PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
MINUTES
I. Introduction
The special meeting of the Auburn City Council to discuss the Terrace View Pre-
annexation Agreement was called to order at 6:05 PM in the Council Work Area
located in the Mayor's office. Mayor Charles A. Booth and the following
Councilmembers were present: Trish Borden, Pete Lewis, Stacey Brothers, Rich
Wagner, Sue Singer, and Fred Poe. Councilmember Jeanne Barber was
excused. Staff members present included: Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal,
Assistant Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Public Works Director Christine Engler, and
City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
I1. Terrace View Pre-annexation Agreement
Planning Director Krauss explained that the purpose of the meeting is to review
the pre-annexation agreement with Terrace View which will allow water and
sewer certificates for their development located in Pierce County. The Planning
and Community Development Committee opened their public hearing on the
agreement at their March 13, 2000 and continued the public hearing to their
meeting this evening at 7:00 PM.
The Terrace View project has received approval from Pierce County. The project
consists of approximately 425 housing units and 63,000 square feet of
commercial development on a 52-acre site. Mr. Krauss noted the Terrace View
developers are in the audience this evening.
The Terrace View project has been revised over the years due to the
construction of the Lake Tapps Parkway. The completion of the parkway is
expected later this year. The bridge over the Burlington Northern tracks is fully
funded but will not be completed for another year.
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The Terrace View pre-annexation agreement provides that the project will
receive city utilities in exchange for annexation at the Council's discretion. Mr.
Krauss advised that City staff are very close to reaching agreement on a
potential annexation area agreement with Pierce County, which is a necessary
prior to annexation of Terrace View. By. entering into the pre-annexation
agreement with Terrace View, the City agrees to provide utilities and adopt a
special Terrace View zoning district.
Mr. Krauss noted that Terrace View has not requested any deviations from the
City's proposed zoning standards for the Terrace View zoning district. The
proposed Terrace View district deviates slightly from the City's standard zoning in
two areas. The Terrace View district deletes a requirement for multi-family
homes to have RV parking spaces and gives flexibility on building heights.
Pierce County approved the Terrace View environmental impact statement
approximately four years ago. Since then, the traffic levels on East Valley
Highway and "A" Street have increased significantly, and the level of sen/ice has
become degraded. Paragraph 4.4.5 will be added to the pre-annexation
agreement to provide that the developer contribute $6,200 towards the
installation of a traffic signal at "A" Street and Lakeland Hills Way. The developer
has agreed to the provision. City Attorney Reynolds and the developer have also
agreed on new language for paragraph 4.7.3 of the agreement regarding the
Trillium Pond. Mr. Krauss presented a copy of a new page 10 of the pre-
annexation agreement which incorporates changes made to paragraph 4.7.3.
The paragraph states:
"Terrace View acknowledges that the City makes no representation
and assumes no liability for the adequacy of storm water planning
or coordination between Terrace View and Pierce County, or the
design or construction of the Regional Trillium Stormwater System,
or the maintenance of the System as long as the Trillium
Stormwater System is operated by Pierce County."
The annexation agreement with Pierce County provides that once construction of
the pond is complete, the City will take possession of and ultimately annex the
Trillium Pond. The Trillium Pond drains an area that will be primarily Auburn. It
drains the Terrace View and Lakeland properties. Public Works Director Engler
confirmed that upon annexation of Terrace View and Lakeland, the Trillium
Stormwater Pond capacity will be used entirely by Auburn.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Mr. Krauss explained
that the signal participation amount of $6,200 was determined using the City's
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standard methodology. Mr. Krauss added that Terrace View and Lakeland
negotiated traffic mitigation agreements with Pierce County. A representative
from Terrace View stated that the Terrace View developer is contributing
approximately $800,000 towards construction of the Lake Tapps Parkway and
ramps.
Responding to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Mr. Krauss explained
that the Auburn Comprehensive Plan is consistent with the Pierce County
Comprehensive Plan for the Lakeland and Terrace View development areas.
The Auburn Comprehensive Plan anticipates multi-family and commercial
development.
III. Adjournment
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM.
Approved on the/7 ~ day of ~ ,2000.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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