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WHEREAS,
together with
City of
AUTHORITY,
expansion
ORDINANCE NO. ~C~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF THE FOOD BANK
LOCATED ON PROPERTY ZONED R-4 (MULTI-FAMILY) LOCATED AT 1720
"I" STREET NE, WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON.
Application No. CUP0003-96 dated August 1, 1996,
sit~ plans therefore,
Auburn, Washington, by the
requesting
of the Food
Family) located at
Auburn, Washington,
Ordinance; and
has been submitted to the
KING CO~TY HOUSING
a Conditional Use Permit to allow
Bank on property zoned R-4 (Multi-
1720 "I" Street NE, within the City of
hereinafter described in Section 2 of the
WHEREAS, said request above referred to, was referred to
the Hearing Examiner for study and public hearing thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Hearing Examiner, based upon staff review,
held a public hearing to consider said petition in the Council
Chambers of the Auburn City Hall, on September 24, 1996, at
the conclusion of which the Hearing Examiner recommended the
approval of the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to allow
expansion of the Food Bank on property zoned R-4 (Multi-
Ordinance No. 4917
October 14, 1996
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Family) located at 1720 "I" Street NE, within the City of
Auburn, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on October 7, 1996, considered
said request and affirmed the Hearing Examiner's decision for
the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the
expansion of the Food Bank in a R-4 (Multi-Family) zone,
located on property situated at 1720 "I" Street NE, within the
City of Auburn, Washington, based upon the following Findings
of Fact and Conclusions, to-wit:
FINDINGS OF FACT
The applicant, the King County Housing Authority, has
requested a conditional use permit to allow a 1,032
square foot building addition to the Auburn Food Bank.
The subject property is located at 1720 "I" Street NE,
and is currently zoned R-4, Multi-Family. The Food Bank
is located within an existing King County Housing
Authority residential complex, Burndale Homes.
The Food Bank has been operating out of this location for
14 years. The building where the Food Bank is located
was originally used as the community center for the
residents of the housing complex. The evidence
establishes that nearly all of the units in Burndale
Homes are full and that 120 children live in the housing
complex.
Ordinance No. 4917
October 14, 1996
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The R-4 zone does not list Food Banks as a use which
could be approved upon the issuance of a conditional use
permit. There are, however, similar uses in character to
a food bank which are allowed with a conditional use
permit such as civic, social, and fraternal clubs,
government facilities, hospitals, nursing homes,
religious institutions, and professional offices.
Accordingly, the Food Bank could be considered as a
similar use subject to the issuance of a conditional use
permit.
The proposed expansion consists of a 360 square foot
waiting area, a 530 square foot storage area, and a 136
square foot, covered, screened, outdoor storage area. A
new 480 square foot laundry/maintenance building,
detached from the Food Bank building, is illustrated.
The maintenance building is a Housing Authority project,
and is not part of the Food Bank or the conditional use
permit. The existing Food Bank is approximately 2,344
square feet in area and with the proposed addition, the
new Food Bank would be approximately 3,376 square feet.
The proposal also includes a new 11 space parking area on
the north side of the Food Bank building. This parking
will augment an existing 11 space parkin9 area on the
west side of the building.
The Food Bank is open four days per week, from 8:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. The Food Bank employs three people with
volunteer help, and it is estimated that 75 clients per
day stop by. The staff of the Food Bank indicate most
clientele will stop by in the morning.
The Food Bank's representative, Jack Laverty, indicated
that one reason for the expansion is an attempt to meet
the projected increased demand for services because of
welfare reform. The current building lacks sufficient
storage space, and the Food Bank currently helps over
2,000 people per month. The Food Bank has had to turn
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down donations of food and other goods because of
insufficient storage space.
A number of residents of Burndale Homes appeared and
testified and expressed concern about the current
operation of the Food Bank and the proposed expansion.
The residents' concerns were based upon the observation
that some recipients of benefits from the Food Bank
failed to properly supervise their children. The
residents also showed pictures on a presentation board
which showed shopping carts storage, outdoor food
storage, and several examples of what appeared to be
somewhat unsanitary conditions involving garbage
disposal. A number of residents also expressed concern
that the expansion would eliminate an outdoor play area
for the many children who reside in Burndale Homes. The
residents admitted exhibit #2 which was a petition signed
by approximately 65 people opposing expansion o~ the Food
Bank.
The contents of the case file, CUP0003-96, are
incorporated herein by reference and are made a part of
the record of this hearing.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
There are a series of criteria which must be established
before a conditional use permit may be approved. The
first criteria is that the use will have no more of an
adverse effect on the health, safety, or comfort of
persons living or working in the area than would any use
generally permitted in the district. The Food Bank has
existed at this location for a number of years. The
proposed expansion will not increase the intensity of the
use of the site, but is rather intended to provide better
services to existing clients. The problems associated
with exterior food storage will be eliminated by the
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larger building and by the 136 square foot covered,
screened outdoor storage area.
The proposal is in accordance with the 9oals, policies,
and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The
Comprehensive Plan seeks to provide services to low
income families and to preserve facilities and programs
that are important to the safety, health, and social
needs of families and children. While the undersigned is
very aware of the concerns of the tenants, the Food Bank
is reported to help 2,000 people per week. This criteria
is established by the evidence.
The proposal complies with all requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.
The proposal can be constructed and maintained so as to
be harmonious and appropriate in design, character, and
appearance with the existing or intended character of the
general vicinity. The proposal will expand a facility
which is already residential in character and the
expansion will continue that character as illustrated on
the drawings attached to the application.
The proposal will not adversely affect the public
infrastructure.
It is appropriate to address the concerns of the
residents in conditions associated with the permit.
For each of the above referenced reasons, the
recommendation of the Hearing Examiner to the Auburn City
Council on this Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion
of the Auburn Food Bank on property zoned R-4 (Multi-Family)
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located as 1720 ~I" Street NE, within the City of Auburn,
County of King, State of Washington.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
~ The above cited Hearing Examiner's Findings
of Fact and Conclusions, are herewith incorporated in this
Ordinance.
~ A Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved
to allow the expansion of the Auburn Food Bank on property
zoned R-4 (Multi-Family) located at 1720 "I# Street NE, within
the City of Auburn, County of King, State of Washington,
legally described as follows:
Brannan West D.C. #37 beginning on the
West line of D.C. 1485 feet North from
Southwest corner thereof, thence East PLL
South line thereof, 625.44 feet to True
Point of Beginning, thence continuing East
814.96 feet, hence North PLL said west
line.
~ Ail outdoor food storage shall occur only
within the 136 square foot fenced area. In addition, there
will be no outdoor shopping cart storage allowed and shopping
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carts shall be stored either inside the buildin9 and/or inside
the fenced area.
· ~9_G_~. The Food Bank shall meet the Burndale Homes
residents at least quarterly to discuss how the Food Bank and
the tenants of Burndale Homes can coexist.
~_~G_~. Upon the passage, approval and publication of
this Ordinance as provided by law, the City Clerk of the City
of Auburn shall cause this Ordinance to be recorded in the
office of the Kin9 County Auditor.
~_C~. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry
out the directions of this legislation.
~e~_/. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five days from and after its passage, approval and
publication as provided by law.
Ordinance No. 4917
October 14, 1996
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INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
CHARLES A. BOOTH
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Robin Wohlhueter,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael J. Reynolds,
City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
Ordinance No. 4917
October 14, 1996
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