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I. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
August 6, 2007 7:30 PM
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill
Peloza, Roger Thordarson, and Lynn Norman.
Staff members present included: Information Services Director
Lorrie Rempher, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Finance
Director Shelley Coleman, Financial Planning Manager Karen
Jester, Chief of Police Jim Kelly, Street Systems Engineer Seth
Wickstrom, Interim Director of Planning, Building and Community
David Osaki, Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Brenda Heineman, Risk Manager Rob Roscoe, City Engineer
Dennis Selle, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Traffic Engineer Laura
Philpot, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Economic
Development Manager Dave Baron, Development Services
Coordinator Steven Pitcher, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) On-line Bill Payment Demonstration
Financial Planner Manager Karen Jester presented a
demonstration of the City's on-line bill payment
program. Ms. Jester demonstrated various screens
depicting consumption graphs, recent account
activity, account history, and billing and service detail.
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Ms. Jester reported that, after four days of being live
fifty-six customers have signed up for the service
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the addition of the on-line bill
payment demonstration under Item I.C.1, transmittal of fourteen
photos as part of the record for Application No. CUP07-0001 under
Item II.A.1, and a revised consultant agreement with Mithun Inc.
under Item V.C.5 of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing on Extension of Moratorium
03.4.2.1.2
Resolution No. 4046, adopted June 19, 2006, and amended
by Resolution Nos. 4067 and 4129, established a
moratorium on the filing of any applications for licenses,
permits and/or approvals for commercial and industrial land
uses on certain properties zoned M1 (Light Industrial) and
M2 (Heavy Industrial) along or near the east side of A Street
SE corridor. On June 18, 2007, the Council adopted
Resolution No. 4206 extending the moratorium an additional
six months to the 19t" day of December 2007, unless
repealed, extended or further modified by the City Council.
RCW 35A.63.220 requires the Council to conduct a public
hearing on this moratorium within sixty days from the
effective date of the extension.
Interim Director David Osaki reported that the public hearing
this evening is for the purpose of taking testimony on the
extension of the moratorium on acceptance of certain permit
applications on certain properties located on the east side of
A Street SE. The moratorium extension basically affects one
property owner. Within the last week, that property owner
submitted a Development Agreement Application, including
the environmental review documents and applicable fees,
which allows the City to begin to process the Development
Agreement and conduct the environmental review. Once the
environmental review is complete, staff can bring the
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Development Agreement forward for Council consideration
and action. The review process should be completed within
the six month extension period.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
No one requested to speak.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
2. Local Improvement District No. 350
F2.4.9
The City Council of the City of Auburn, pursuant to
Resolution No. 4208, adopted July 2, 2007, has declared its
intention to initiate the formation of Local Improvement
District No. 350 (LID 350) to develop certain sidewalk
improvements on M Street SE in Auburn.
Street Systems Engineer Seth Wickstrom presented a
PowerPoint presentation on the formation of LID 350. Mr.
Wickstrom reported that an LID provides a means for
property owners to fund an improvement that specifically
benefits their properties. In an LID, the City manages the
entire project including design and construction
management, then collects the assessments at completion
of the improvement. Mr. Wickstrom reviewed the
assessment area. Letters were sent to affected property
owners asking if they would be interested in forming an LID
to construct curbs and gutters. Approximately 70% of the
property owners responded. There appears to be sufficient
support to form an LID on the west side only. The LID
District is divided into two zones. Zone 1 includes properties
that face M Street SE. Zone 2 includes either entire
properties or portions of properties that do not front M Street
SE, but generate a significant amount of pedestrian traffic so
would benefit from having sidewalks.
Mr. Wickstrom reviewed assessment calculations. Zone 1
properties are being charged approximately $32.72 per
linear foot for properties fronting the improvement. Zone 2
properties are being charged approximately $.02 per square
foot of property. There is also a special driveway
assessment of $60.00 per width of driveway as they are
more costly to construct.
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Mr. Wickstrom stated that the LID process includes the
following steps:
~ Formation of the LID district
~ Design and construction of the improvement
~ Final assessment confirmation
Mr. Wickstrom explained that the public hearing is part of the
formation process to provide an opportunity for the public to
voice their support of or opposition to the district. If 60% or
more of the property owners protest the LID, the LID cannot
be formed. If less than 60% protest the LID, formation is at
the discretion of the Council. Property owners may also
submit written protest up to thirty days after the formation of
an LID. Property owners participating in a Street Delay
Agreement cannot legally be counted in the protest
percentage since the agreements contain language that
requires them to participate in LID 350. Design of the
project will be completed in 2007 with construction beginning
in early 2008. Once the project is completed, the final
assessment role will reflect the actual project costs. Another
public hearing will be held to provide property owners the
opportunity to speak regarding the final assessment roll.
Once the final assessment roll is approved by Council,
property owners may pay the assessment within thirty days
without accruing interest or have up to ten years to pay the
assessment.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner, Mr.
Wickstrom indicated that Ordinance No. 6111 provides a
cap on the total cost to the property owners. In the event
costs are less than the preliminary assessment roll, the
savings would be passed on to the property owners. The
City will pay for any costs in excess of the estimated project
budget.
Finance Director Shelley Coleman reported that the project
costs for LID 350 are approximately $177,777.00, including
outside bond counsel and financing costs of approximately
$46,379.00. As some of the assessments are rather small,
staff anticipates that they will be prepaid within the thirty day
period. In the event assessments are prepaid, they will be
deducted from the total cost of the project. The City is
contributing fifty per cent of the costs for the project. The
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debt assessment will only pertain to the balance left after the
thirty day period.
At the request of Mayor Lewis, Councilmember Wagner
explained that the City has not always contributed towards
LID assessments. The process for sidewalk LID
assessments has varied over the years. The City has
sometimes contributed all or a portion of LID costs for some
low income property owners. The City now guarantees the
cost to the property owner and also contributes towards the
LID costs.
Councilmember Wagner inquired regarding the financing for
LID 350. Director Coleman stated that the financing will
consist of an interfund loan from the Capital Projects Fund.
There are funds in the Capital Projects Fund that Council set
aside a couple of years ago to be used as the City's
contribution to encourage property owners to participate in
LID's.
In response to questions from Councilmember Peloza,
Director Coleman explained that, when the final assessment
role is determined, the interest rate on the LID assessment
is set at the current rate of a ten-year treasury bond. Staff
anticipates the interest rate will be approximately 5.5%.
Councilmember Wagner stated that he is only aware of one
other LID that set a guaranteed price. LID 350 is, by far, the
most generous LID formed in the last fifty years in the City of
Auburn.
Mayor Lewis clarified that if the project costs go over the
estimated amount of the LID, the City will pay the overage.
If the project costs are under the estimated amount of the
LID, the savings is passed on to the property owners.
Councilmember Cerino reviewed the benefits of the
improvements and the advantages of the payment plan
offered in an LID.
At 8:00, Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
Vern O'Brien, 3007 M Street SE, Auburn
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Mr. O'Brien requested clarification of improvements to be
installed under LID 350 and expressed concerns regarding
landscaping that is currently installed on the affected
properties. Mr. O'Brien expressed concerns regarding an
oak tree in the LID area, which is approximately 100 years
old.
Mr. Wickstrom indicated that the project has not been
designed yet, but will probably include the City standard of a
5 '/z foot landscape strip, 5 foot of sidewalk, and curbs and
gutters.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner
regarding alternatives relating to old, established trees, Mr.
Wickstrom indicated that it may be possible to route the
sidewalk around any significant trees.
Gretchen Steinle-Carlton, 3423 M Place SE, Auburn
Ms. Steinle-Carlton noted that she has spoken to Mr.
Wickstrom several times and stated that he has been very
helpful in answering her questions. Ms. Steinle-Carlton
inquired regarding installation of a speed bump near the
crosswalk near Gildo Rey Elementary School.
Mayor Lewis commented that the existing bump is a traffic
calming accessory only. A speed bump would be too high to
allow school bus traffic. Mayor Lewis indicated that the
existing bump will be striped to define the area.
Barb Tost, 1101 37th Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Tost indicated that she is the president of her
neighborhood Homeowners Association. Ms. Tost asked
and received clarification regarding the total cost for each of
the 32 units located in her complex .
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen spoke in favor of LID 350.
At 8:08, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
B. Closed Record Hearings
The following is a closed record hearing where comments are
limited to the existing record established by the Hearing Examiner
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and where no new evidence or information is allowed to be
submitted.
1. Application Number CUP07-0001
03.10.1 CUP07-0001
The request of Kathryn Cruze for a Conditional Use Permit
to add onto and convert an existing residence into
professional office suites for a property located at 105 M
Street NE within an R2 Single Family Residential Zone.
Development Services Coordinator Steven Pilcher reviewed
the public hearing process and request for reconsideration
process which were held before the Hearing Examiner.
Mr. Pilcher reported that the applicant's proposal is to
convert an existing single family residence home into
professional offices. The applicant proposes tearing down
an accessory structures and adding onto the existing
building. It is the applicant's intent to subdivide the structure
into ten individual office spaces plus a central reception
area. The project also includes construction of a nine stall
parking lot on the west side of the building, which is located
across the street from a small shopping center; a few
churches are located within 500 feet of the applicant's
property. One of the conditions imposed by the Hearing
Examiner requires the applicant to obtain a parking
agreement from a property owner within 500 feet of the site
for nine additional off-street parking stalls.
Councilmember Peloza referred to the agenda bill, page
three, item nine, regarding fire hydrants. Mr. Pilcher advised
that the applicant will be required to install a fire hydrant to
meet City standards.
Councilmember Cerino inquired whether a traffic study has
ever been conducted on 1St Street NE. Mr. Pilcher advised
that traffic counts are typically only performed on arterial
streets, unless there is a special need. No traffic study has
been conducted on 1St Street NE.
Councilmember Wagner inquired regarding Finding of Fact
No. 7 regarding construction of half street improvements.
Mr. Pilcher advised that the applicant will be required to
construct a sidewalk along the 1St Street NE frontage.
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In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner
regarding lot coverage, Mr. Pilcher advised that the zoning
code allows for 35 percent lot coverage in the R2 zone. Lot
coverage only pertains to buildings, not impervious surfaces.
The applicant will be required to obtain a storm drainage
permit due to the parking lot construction.
Councilmember Norman inquired regarding the location of
the entrance and exit for the property. Mr. Pilcher advised
that access to the parking lot is on 1St Street NE.
Kathryn Cruze spoke in support of her application. Ms.
Cruze stated that she has been in business in Auburn for
over twenty years and a resident of South King County for
over fifty years. She spoke regarding the need for the type
of professional office space that she proposes to construct.
At the request of Mayor Lewis, City Attorney Heid explained
the process for closed record hearings. Any testimony
would need to conform to the existing evidence and
statements before the Hearing Examiner. No new evidence
and no new arguments may be made.
Mayor Lewis opened the closed record hearing at 8:19 p.m.
Henry Severson, 203 N Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Severson presented the City Council with a packet of
information consisting of the same information provided to
the Council in their agenda packet, but in a different order.
Mr. Severson outlined his objections to the issuance of the
conditional use permit as follows:
1. The CUP would violate the intent of R2 zone
2. The impact of parking on adjacent R2 properties
3. The scope of the CUP was arbitrarily expanded to allow
additional uses
4. The mitigation included in the Hearing Examiner's
decision does not adequately address parking issues
5. Mr. Severson believes the photos he submitted at the
Hearing Examiner hearing were not considered
adequately by the Hearing Examiner
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6. There were errors in considering the conditional use
permit and the intent of R2 zone. The R2 zoning district
does not allow a professional office "complex."
Mr. Severson stated that the City Council would be setting a
dangerous precedent by allowing a conditional use permit
for the office complex in the R2 zone. He suggested the
proper method would be to rezone the property to
Residential/Office rather than permitting a conditional use
permit.
Burt King, 104 L Street NE, Auburn
Mr. King stated that he testified at the Hearing Examiner
hearing on the proposed conditional use permit. He spoke
regarding the encroachment of office uses in his
neighborhood and the impact on his property. He expressed
opposition to conversion of residential uses to business
offices.
Henry Severson, who spoke earlier, objected to the amount
of time given to him to make his comments. He stated the
time allotted was inadequate to make his case.
Mayor Lewis closed the hearing at 8:30 p.m.
C. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are
reminded to sign in on the form provided.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen complimented the City on the activities held at Les
Gove Park.
D. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee approved consent items,
Ordinance No. 6109 relating to photo enforcement fines, Ordinance
No. 6110 regarding tow truck businesses, Resolution No. 4218
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accepting grant funds for taxiway improvements at the Auburn
Municipal Airport, Resolution No. 4220 authorizing the negotiation
of an agreement with JLO Washington Enterprises, Inc. for the
development of the City Hall Annex, and Resolution No. 4216
declaring certain property as blighted property. The Committee
also reviewed Resolution No. 4222 and discussed parking for the
Truitt Building and a wetland mitigation contract. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
August 20, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met July 23, 2007. The Committee discussed public art
funding options, temporary use permits as they relate to non-profit
agencies, the A Street SE corridor, traffic calming devices, the
International Property Maintenance Code, the neighborhood grant
application process, an update on wayfinding, and the upcoming
joint meeting with the Planning Commission. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee
is scheduled for August 13, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met July 23,
2007. The Committee approved the renewal aright-of-way use
permit for a monitoring well, a consultant agreement with Tetra
Tech to study the best option for improving flow and fish passage
along Mill Creek, a consultant agreement with Gray and Osborne
for work related to the 2007 Local Storm Drainage Improvements,
initiation of Project No. CP0732 for 2007 Sewer/Storm Manhole
Ring and Cover Replacement, permission to advertise for bids for
Project CP0731 2007 Sewer Repair and Replacement, rejection of
bids for Small Works Project No. C523A 2006 Storm Pond
Improvements, aright-of-way use permit for Auburn Good OI' Days,
and a water leak adjustment. The Committee also discussed the
cable franchise renewal process, the photo enforcement year-end
report, 21St Street SE pedestrian safety options, the Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program, Verdana sewer issues,
storm pond retrofits, and storm improvements related to the Auburn
Environmental Park. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for August 13, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee approved consent items consisting of claims
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and payroll vouchers and a water utility adjustment. The
Committee also approved Resolution No. 4222 relating to City
indexes and discussed a consultant agreement with Mithun, Inc.,
Ordinance No. 6111 regarding LID 350, Resolution No. 4216
regarding blighted property, Resolution No. 4218 accepting a grant
for improvements to an airport taxiway, Resolution No. 4223
expressing support for the Regional Transportation Investment
District "Roads and Transit Plan", and Resolution No. 4220
authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement with JLO Washington Enterprises, Inc. for the
development of a City Hall Annex. The next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for August 6, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Lewis commended the Council Committees for their dedication and
commitment. Mayor Lewis thanked the Committee Chairs for their
leadership. Additionally, Mayor Lewis thanked Mayor Pro Tem Singer for
her work as President of the Puget Sound Regional Council,
Councilmember Thordarson for his work on regional transit, and
Councilmember Peloza for his work on regional solid waste issues and the
Water Resource Inventory Area.
IV. REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers and the Mayor may report on items not
specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the
community.
A. From the Council
Mayor Pro Tem Singer reported on her attendance at the Valley
Kiwanis meeting, a Sister Cities meeting and annual dinner, the
Puget Sound Regional Council meeting and the Regional Growth
Strategies meeting, and the July 30th Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Councilmember Backus reported on her opportunity to judge the
preliminary and final performances for the Auburn Idol competition.
Councilmember Backus thanked Recreation Special
Program/Marketing Supervisor Julie Brewer and Special Events
Coordinator Kristy Pachciarz for their excellent work in planning
park events. Councilmember Backus also reported on the joint
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee
and Planning Commission.
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Councilmember Norman reported that she arranged a visit to City
Hall for a group of visiting Bangladesh students who were on a
leadership visit to Green River Community College.
Councilmember Norman also reported on the joint meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee and Planning
Commission, the voter registration of residents at Wesley Homes,
and attendance at the Auburn Idol finals at Les Gove Park.
Councilmember Cerino reported that he and Councilmember
Thordarson attended The Boeing Company rally in support of the
KC 767 contract at the Everett plant.
Councilmember Thordarson reported on his attendance at the King
County Flood Control Zone District meeting, the Auburn Idol
contest, the annual Lakeland Hills picnic, Bon Odori at the White
River Buddhist Temple, and The Boeing Company rally in support
of the 767 tanker contract.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his participation at the Rio
Verde Kiwanis Club meeting, the Water Resource Inventory Area
(WRIA) 9 meeting, the Regional Water Quality meeting, the
Metropolitan Pollution Advisory Committee, and the Wesley Homes
dedication.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis commented on the number of calls and contacts he
received from the public over the last week. Mayor Lewis also
reported that he was pleased to welcome visiting students from
Japan and Bangladesh.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City
Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the July 16, 2007 regular City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the July 11, 2007 special City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
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1. Claims
Claims check numbers 364852 through 364857 in the
amount of $1,794,451.98 and dated August 6, 2007.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 520342 to 520480 in the amount of
$303,430.70 and check number 520511 in the amount of
$580.00 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount
of $1,032,468.03 for a grand total of $1,366,478.73 for the
pay period covering July 12, 2007 to July 25, 2007.
C. Contract Administration
~. Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-299
A3.16.9
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-299 with KCM, Inc., dba Tetra Tech,
for the purpose of studying the best option in improving flow
and fish passage along Mill Creek where it intersects 15th
Street NW.
2. Public Works Project Number CP0731
04.6.3 CP0731
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. CP0731, 2007 Sewer Repair and Replacement Project.
Public Works Project Number C523A 04.8.1 PR C523A
City Council reject all bids for Contract 06-10, Project No.
C523A, 2006 Storm Pond Improvements.
4. Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-300
A3.16.9, 04.8.1 CP0743
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-300 with Gray & Osborne, Inc., for
design and construction management services for Small
Works Project No. CP0743, 2007 Local Storm Drainage
Improvements.
5. Agreement for Consulting Services
A3.16.11
City Council grant permission to enter into an Agreement for
Consulting Services with Mithun, Inc.
D. Call for Public Hearing
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1. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
F5.4.1
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on August
20, 2007 to receive public comment on a United States
Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant.
E. Water Utility Adjustment
F4.5.2
City Council approve an additional water utility adjustment to
account number 14052, for Nancy Christman, in the amount of
$474.35.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6108
03.10.1 CUP07-0001
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving a Conditional Use Permit to convert
an existing single family residence into professional office
suites for a property located at 105 M Street NE within an R2
Singe Family Residential zone
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6108.
In response to comments from Councilmember Wagner,
Interim Planning Director Osaki stated that under the current
zoning code, professional offices are listed as a discreet
use. Within the definition of professional offices, is a broad
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range of professional office types. However, the Council
has the ability under the conditional use permit to narrow the
uses that Council finds appropriate for the site.
Councilmember Backus expressed concern with parking
related to the conditional use permit. She inquired regarding
the off site parking agreement required as a condition of the
conditional use permit. Development Services Coordinator
Pilcher stated that the parking agreement would go on in
perpetuity. The applicant would need to pursue
opportunities for additional parking. There was a brief
discussion regarding modifying the condition for an off site
parking agreement to provide more specific parameters
Councilmember Norman expressed concern regarding
adequate parking in the area.
Councilmember Cerino commented for the benefit of Mr.
Severson that although his comments were limited during
the closed record hearing, the Council had received and
studied the conditional use permit record including Mr.
Severson's appeal.
Councilmember Cerino stated that he has never seen many
cars parked on the street in the vicinity of the proposed
conditional use permit.
In response to a question from Councilmember Peloza,
Development Services Coordinator Pilcher stated that under
the zoning code, the City cannot regulate based on "intent"
statements. Additionally, Mr. Pilcher advised that no parking
study was required of the applicant or the City.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Mr.
Pilcher advised that the proposed use would be a permitted
use under the R/O zone and the existing off-street parking
would be sufficient to meet minimum code standards.
Therefore, the requirement for additional off site parking
would not apply if the property were rezoned to R/O.
Councilmember Wagner spoke in favor of restricting the use
to the kind of mental health practice that Ms. Cruze
proposes, where the visits are one on one and not more
than 20 hours per week per tenant. He suggested providing
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a condition that would require Council approval for any
change of use.
Councilmember Wagner stated that it appears that there is
ample parking in the area.
Councilmember Wagner moved to amend the ordinance to
provide an additional condition limiting the use of the
professional offices consistent with that which was described
by the Applicant. Any change in the professional office use
not in substantial conformity with the type of office use
described by the Applicant shall require the Applicant or
successor to submit the change to the City Council for
review of the conditional use permit and a determination by
the City Council as to whether the conditional use permit
shall be continued or terminated.
Councilmember Cerino seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Singer expressed concern regarding the
encroachment of the office use into the surrounding
neighborhood.
Councilmember Wagner commented on the theory behind
the Residential/Office Zone and how the low-impact office
use would protect neighborhoods from commercial
development.
Councilmember Norman stated that the proposed project is
a larger project than anticipated fora Residential/Office
Zone and is more intrusive than other residential/office uses
already in place.
Councilmember Backus referred to the aerial photo of the
neighborhood in the record. She noted the parking on the
south side of 1St Street NE and noted the access that
delivery trucks would be using to serve other businesses in
the area.
THE MOTION, AS AMENDED, CARRIED. 4-3.
Councilmembers Backus, Norman, and Singer voted no.
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2. Ordinance No. 6109
04.10, F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 10.42.060 of the Auburn
City Code relating to automated traffic enforcement
penalties
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6109.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6110
07.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 5.20.240 of the Auburn City
Code relating to tow truck businesses
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6110.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6111
F2.4.9
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, ordering
the improvement of sidewalks, curb/gutters, driveways,
wheelchair access ramps, and landscape strips all in
accordance with Resolution No. 4208 of the City Council,
establishing Local Improvement District No. 350 and
ordering the carrying out of the proposed improvement,
providing that payment for the improvement be made in part
by special assessments upon the property in the district,
payable by the mode of "Payment by Bonds"; and providing.
for short-term financing and Local Improvement District
Bonds
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6111.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4216
06.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring certain property a blighted property
and declaring the intent to condemn said property pursuant
to RCW 35.80A
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4216.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4218
F5.4.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Auburn City Council to accept
grant funds in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Six
Dollars ($300,006) from the U.S. Department of
Transportation Federal Aviation Administration, to fund a
parallel taxiway, including design and environmental (Phase
1), and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement
therefor
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4218.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4220
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an .Exclusive
Negotiating Agreement with JLO Washington Enterprises,
Inc. for the development of a City Hall Annex
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4220.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 4221
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, stating the City Council's support for the
annexation propositions for the Lea Hill Annexation and the
West Hill Annexation into the City of Auburn which
propositions are on the August 21, 2007 ballot for the
Voter's residing in the annexation areas
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4221.
Councilmember Singer encouraged voters to visit the City's
web site for factual information regarding the proposed
annexations.
Mayor Lewis opened the meeting for comments from
anyone in the audience in opposition to the resolution. No
one in the audience requested to speak regarding the
resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 4222
A3.4, A2.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting a formal position and declaring the
maintenance of an all-inclusive index of every public record
to be unduly burdensome, as required by RCW 42.56.070
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4222.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
At 9:36 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute
intermission and then to executive session and closed session for
approximately thirty minutes in order to discuss potential/pending litigation
pursuant to RCW 42.30.100(1)(1) and for an update on labor negotiations
pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4).
At 10:07 Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
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APPROVED THE ~ DAY OF AUGUST 2007.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
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Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's
Office, on the City website, and via a-mail. Complete agenda packets are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library.
Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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