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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-25-2005 • • ~ * CITYOF PLANNING & COMMUNITY ~ WASHINGTON DEVELOPMENI' COMMITTEE April 25, 2005 MINUTES ~ L CALL TO ORDER - Chair Lynn Norman calied the meeting to order af 5:00 p.m. in Room 2 located on the second floor of Auburn City Hall, 25..Wesfi Main " Street, Auburn, WA. Committee :members present were: - Member . Gene. Cerino; Member Nancy Backus. -Also present were Planning . and Community Development Director Paul Krauss; Parks and . Recreation Director Daryl Fabet; Community Development . Administrator David Osaki• , Environmental Protection Manager Aaron , . Nixi, DanSHeid r Plahner r PJeff e eD Lewi: Planner Bill Mandeville; City Attorney . yor s and Assistant Planning Secretacy- Carolyn Brown. . Others present are, Garrett HufFinan, Snohomish/King County Master Builders; Chris Wright, Raedke Association; and other members of the audience. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES . A. April 11, 2005. Stand approved as read. Chair Norman moved to accept the - minutes. Member Cerino seconded. 91AOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2-0 - III. ACTION A. ORD 5894 - Critical' Areas Ordinance - Mr. Osaki presented a revised ordinance per the guidance proposed .by.#he Committee from the ApriF 11, 2005 Committee meeting. They briefly discussed ;the Best Available Studies Page 1 ~ Planninq & Communitv Development Committee Minutes (BAS) and the views for and against Discussed how the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) needs to be looked at in a broader context of all .of the regulations and programs the City pursues to protect the environment The CAO adopting ordinance will reference such items as the Auburn Environmental Park, State Planning goais, and other informafion. At its April 11, 2005 meeting the PCD Committee identified several items it wanted staff to revisit On one of those items staff reviewed the listing of "sensifive" species ' and determined that it is not a list that can. be easily cha_nged. There is a definite process to add to the list The Committee then asked to revisit and discuss habitat and ' fish habitat Mr.:Nix stated thaf staff is using the language the state is proposing. He added that habitat is a word that cah be defined. The Committee discussed the language defining the term "habitat" and how a stream could be determined to be habitat Mr. Nix stated that there are critical components that determine whether or not a stream can be fish habitat . Nlr. Krauss added that it, is more consistent to base the decision on use of habitat rather then the chance of fish. Member Backus asked if the testimony should be added to the ordinance. Mr. Osaki also pointed out that the record contains - comments from all sources. The Committee then discussed the ordinance process. - Mr. Huffman asked if the public will have the abili#y to add comments. Chaic Norman said an opportunity to speak will be available at the City Council meefing. Mr. Krauss added.that if - a ietter is submitted in time then;it would go in the City Council packet. The Committee then discussed the four changes that were addressed at the April 11, 2005. meeting. Section.16.10-18(7) has been included as an exemption to provide for limited expansions of single family homes in buffers subject to conditions; except that such an exempfion wiU require 14 days - notice to the Planning Director for a determination. Page 2 _ . , Planninq 8 Communitv Develoament Committee Minutes 16.10-19(040). The Committee wanted clarity on existing structures and also, if reconstruction was covered in an area that could be prone to land movement Mr. Dixon stated the intention is to create a need to review and not just to rebuild. There was additional discussion on how an emergency situation would be handled and how is it regulated now or if the City even.gets involved. Mr. Osaki concluded that it would not be a concern about making an immediate repair, but the ` concern is on rebuilding at the same location. IVlember. Norman stated that it appears a potentially dangerous situation could be resolved in another manner. The Committee asked to have this section be removed. The Committee asked staff to clarify stream classes and discussed the minimums. Mr. Nix answered that a Class IV is a stceam that is 2 feet and under in width . He added, that the proposed code defines "rnan made" ditches as a Class V. Mr. Nix said that the-City uses historical references to determine the history of a ditch or stream. Member Backus asked if it permitted to change a stream direction. Mr: Dixon said in the.Critical Areas chapter section : 16.10-33 - B it discusses the relocation of a Class II, III and IV stream. Mr. Nix presented a handout related to potentiaG buffer widths based on the provisions of the proposed ordinance. The Committee discussed the handout One purpose of buffers is to prevent erosion and 25 feet on each side of a ditch.will not only achieve that function, but will also promote stream habitat Mr. Nix provided information on the benefits a stream has. for an area. The Committee was still concerned as whether or not: the ordinance would be too restrictive to the property owner that has a smaller piece of land. Also, they don't want to see a property owner ignoring the ordinance and doing work that shouldn't be done. Mr. Osaki said the tools are included in the proposed ordinance for the staff and the public to use and they have been able to work thru the process now. Chair Norman, asked how often can changes to the Critical Areas chapter be made and Mr. Osaki answered that there are . Page 3 . Planninct & Communitv Develoament Committee Minutes . no, limitations with respect to timing, such as there are with comprehensive plan amendments. Chris Wright, Raedke Association was provided with a copy of . the.ordinance as he had a question on the new defi.nition of the minimum buffer width change. Councilmember Cerino moved to accept, and Member Backus :.seconded fhe motion to approve Ordinance Number 5894. Chair;Norman concurred. - MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 B. ORD 5913 - Off Street Parking Surfacing / Locational, Requirements for Singte Family and Duplex Residential Dwellings. Mr. Osaki started " with a Power Point presentation and . pictures, which.showed examples of off-street parking on non- improved surfaces. The photos were intended to illustrate . what is permitted by the code at this point in time. The Committee discussed temporary parking such as for a party, or out of town company. 'At this time Code Enforcement has nothing 6n the code to back them up regardong parking issues on unimproved surfaces. Mr. Osaki stafed that the Planning Commission: devoted a lot of time in reviewing the ordinance. They. reviewed the' parking ordinance used by the City of SeaTac. The Committee discussed the following four sections of the ordinance 1. Required parking has to be paved. 2. Any additional parking area surface, at a minimum, can be gravel. . 3. How much, of the front yard can be used for parking, including that for oddly shaped property. 4. The Planning Director will have discretion to make a decision in unique circumstances. The -Committee discussed setbacks and the possibility of blocking neighbors' views. Page 4 . Plannincr & Communitv Develoament Committee Minutes Member Backus asked if the parking at duplexes was discussed., Mr. Osaki stated that the Planning Commission only considered single family homes and did not include duplexes in their recommendation. Chair Norman asked if it - would take a different formula for duplexes and would_it have. to be addressed separately. IWr. Osaki said the_Public Hearing notices : identified single family homes and duplexes and therefore the City Council could consider amendments to include duplexes . A comment from the audience asked about the containment of the gravel. Mr. Osaki said containment is covered in the ordinance as gravel is not allowed to travel off of the property: , There was discussion on gravel and vegetation growing up through the . gravel. Mr. -:Osaki added _ that the idea is for. appearance and staff may -have to go back and clarify.the language: Chair Norman would like clarification on why the additionaf area between the driveway and the additional parkway would not be graveled. Member Cerino asked about if non-contiguous parking would have a separate driveway. Mayor added thaf it was discussed by the City Council and was decided the didn't want to have a second curb cut The committee 'indicated that it would like to see the ,word "noY" removed from the language concerning driveways. IlAember Cerino would like to have the issue of setbacks addressed, in order to protect the value of a neighborhood and avoid blocking the view of the neighbors. Chair Norman stated it should include any setbacks that apply. Mr. Krauss added that side yards in a wider 1ot could be utilized. There was a discussion of side yards and if motor home or large vehicles should be prohibited from parking in side or front yards. The Committee tabled the discussion and staff will bring back the proposed ordinance with, changes to a fu#ure meeting. C. 2004 C A P E. R Mr. Mandeville presented a brief- background on the CAPER. Reference to the_ CAPER can be found in Consolidated Plan. This year the City will receive abouf $25,000 less in its CDBG, appropriation tha.n 'in the prior' year. Part of the CAPER process is for staff to go back and audit grant applications during the applicabte time frame. Mr. Mandeville found about Page 5 . Planninq & Communitv Develoament Committee Minutes $55,000 that was unencumbered as one previously awarded project did not move forward. Mr. Mandeville will go back to the Human Services Committee for a recommendation on how to re-appropriate the funds. The Committee discussed the proposed reorganization of the Federal CDBG program. Mr. Mandeville believes that talks at the Federal level are on hold. He said new emphasis could tie on funding for communities that have a higher than average poverty rate and Aubum :could potenfially, loose all funding. Mr. Mandeville added with that in mind the City could create a revolving fund that could be used in various parts of the Cify. to ensure funds have greater longevity. Mr. Mandeville is currenUy working on ideas to present to the Human Services Committee. Mr. Mandeville said the CAPER .will. have a Public Hearing at ~ the next City Council meeting after which it will, be trahsmitted to HUD. IV. DISCUSSION ~ A. ACC Chapter 14.18 Water and Sewer. The Committee held a discussion.with Dan Heid in execufive session. B. Tree Board Mr.. Faber stated there was a great turnout for the tree planting on Arbor Day. There will be a Tree City USA luncheon in South Seattle on April 26 and members of the Tree Board will be attending. A_Iso, the Tree Board members witl be participating in a tree inventory in the City and will use the results to apply for a-grant . This will help with locating trees in -the public rights-ofanray and - landscaping and consolidate the types of trees being used. The Tree Board will. have a booth at the Kid's Day event on June 24 and at the 4' of July. festival. This fall they are planning to have a master gardeners tree pruning workshop. There was a discussion on the Parks Plan and the recommendation the Committee had at a prior meeting regarding Plan definifions and terms. The changes have been incorporated into the Plan and it is ready for general publication. Copies will be made. available and it will also be Page 6 . PianninQ & Communitv Development Committee Minutes on line, in CD format and at the library. This summer Mayor Lewis will be scheduling walks thru the park. Mr. Faber presented the Committee with an update on the.Golf. Course Clubhouse. The Cify commissioned a'diverse group of citizens to come up with a plan for the clubhouse. The idea. would be for a 7,000 square foot clubhouse with restaurant : They also talked about a potential driving range with 14-stalls, which would increase Golf Course revenue. There is the potential for a second large patio area that could be used #or . banquets. They will try to have the proposal ready for the City . Council by October and would like to aim for 2007. There has been a good response to the RFP for the restaurant and it would be a full kitchen that is open year round. Mr. Faber will discuss the Urban/Downtown Art plan at the May 23 PCD meefing. C. There will be a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on May 3, 2005. Staff would.like the Committee to come up with a short agenda. The PCD. Work Plan Matrix and Economic Strategies could be added. V. INFORIIAATION A. The PCDC: Work Plan was discussed and will be updated before the joint meeting with the Planning Commission. B. Member Backus informed the Committee that she would not be available for the meeting on May 9. VI. OLD BUSINESS There was.a brief discussion on fireworks. Chai'r Norman stated she wouldlike to manage fHe agenda in the future to avoid overly long meetings. ' VII. ADJOURNMENT 7:45pm APPROVED THE asi~ DAY OF ~ - . ; ~AAIA Lynn orman, Chait Carolyn Bro, Secretary Page 7 .