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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6212ORDINANCE NO. 6 2 1 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO PLANNING; ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AND TEXT AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF RCW CHAPTER 36.70A WHEREAS, the City of Auburn on August 18, 1986 adopted a Comprehensive Plan by Resolution No. 1703 which includes a Map establishing the location of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations throughout the City; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 1995 the City of Auburn adopted Comprehensive Plan Amendments by Resolution No. 2635 to comply with the Washington State Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn on September 5, 1995 reaffirmed that action by Ordinance No. 4788; and WHEREAS, Comprehensive Plan map and text amendments were processed by the Planning, Building, and Community Department as proposed Year 2008 amendments to the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the environmental impacts of the Year 2008 Comprehensive Plan amendments were considered in accordance with procedures of the State Environmental Policy Act; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments were transmitted to the Washington State Office of Community Development and other State agencies for the 60 day review period in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106; and Ordinance No. 6212 November 18, 2008 Page 1 WHEREAS, after proper notice published in the City's official newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing, the Auburn Planning Commission on September 3, 2008 and October 7, 2008 conducted public hearings on the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, at the public hearing the Auburn City Planning Commission heard public testimony and took evidence and exhibits into consideration; and WHEREAS, thereafter the Auburn City Planning Commission made recommendations to the City Council on the proposed Year 2008 Comprehensive Plan map and text amendments; and WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council considers school impact fees under a separate ordinance; and WHEREAS, on November 17, 2008 the Public Works Committee of the Auburn City Council reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendations; and WHEREAS, on November 24, 2008 the Planning and Community Development Committee of the Auburn City Council made a recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on December 1, 2008, the Auburn City Council considered the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments as recommended by the City of Auburn Planning Commission; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL QF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Ordinance No. 6212 November 18, 2008 Page 2 Section 1. The 2008 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments and Map Amendments are herewith adopted and approved as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference and it is herewith directed that they be filed along with this Ordinance with the Auburn City Clerk and be available for public inspection. Section 2. The 2008 Comprehensive Plan amendments modify the Comprehensive Plan adopted on August 18, 1986 by Resolution No. 1703 and adopted by Ordinance No. 4788 on September 5, 1995. Section 3. The Comprehensive Plan and amendments are herewith designated as a basis for the exercise of substantive authority under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act by the City's responsible environmental official in accordance with RCW. 43.21 C.060. Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any of the Comprehensive Plan amendments adopted herein, is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. Section 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation to include incorporating into one document the adopted Comprehensive Plan map and text amendments, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and preparing and publishing the amended Comprehensive Plan. Ordinance No. 6212 November 18, 2008 Page 3 Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: DEC -12008 PASSED: DEC -120ia8 ATTEST: Da 'elle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: D iel B. H ' , City Attorney Published: I 9% r- ^ Ordinance No. 6212 November 18, 2008 Page 4 Peter B. Lewis MAYO R