HomeMy WebLinkAbout4361RESOLUTION NO. 4361
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, STATING THE
CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR A PROMENADE
ALONG DIVISION STREET FROM WEST MAIN
STREET TO 3 d STREET SE
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is a designated urban center, also known
as a regional growth center, by Puget Sound Regional Council; and
WHEREAS, in May 2001 the City of Auburn adopted the Auburn
Downtown Plan; and
WHEREAS, features of urban centers and strategies in the adopted
Auburn Downtown Plan call for the creation or pedestrian oriented amenities and
public spaces such as gateways to downtown; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council adopted the Downtown Urban Center
zone and associated Downtown Design Guidelines in 2007 to implement the
Auburn Downtown Plan; and
WHEREAS, in February 2006 the Auburn City Council adopted Resolution
No. 3985 supporting the downtown town center plaza concept in the vicinity of
Auburn City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the promenade and linear open space plan connects into the
town center plaza in the vicinity of Auburn City Hall linking the downtown catalyst
area; and
WHEREAS, preliminary concepts have been developed for the area along
Division Street from West Main Street to 3rd Street SE for a promenade and
linear open space which will provide pedestrian amenities and a vibrant
downtown with an active environment.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby expresses its support for the
Promenade and linear open sace concept, as shown in Exhibit A, along Division
Street from West Main to 3` Street SE to provide pedestrian amenities and a
vibrant downtown with an active environment.
Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to direct staff to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
Resolution No. 4361
May 27, 2008
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Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage
and signature thereon.
ADOPTED by the City Council this . lE day of June, 2008.
OF AUBURN
IGLT?Y Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
Attest:
Da ielle Daskam, City Clerk
Approved ado Form:
Daniel B. Heid,
City Attorney
Resolution No. 4361
May 27, 2008
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