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CIUBURN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON October 11, 2010
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lynn Norman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in Annex Conference Room
2 located on the second floor of One Main Building, 1 East Main Street, Auburn, WA.
Committee members present were: Chair Lynn Norman, and Member Rich Wagner.
Vice Chair Nancy Backus was excused.
Staff members present included: Mayor Pete Lewis, Planning & Development Director
Kevin Snyder, Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, City Attorney Dan Heid, Parks,
Arts & Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Visual/Public Arts Coordinator Maija McKnight,
Recreation Specialist/Program Marketing Manager Julie Brewer, Principal Planner Jeff
Dixon, Planner Stuart Wagner and Administrative Support Tina Kriss.
Audience members present were: Wayne Osborne, and Arts Commissioners Tanya
Rottle, Patricia Judd, and Nancy Colson.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes -September 27, 2010
Commissioners requested the wording on page 4 of item VI. A. Discussion and
Information, paragraph 3 be changed to "hotel, cinema, boutique grocer, smaller shops,
neighborhood services, a cultural center or some mix, or if a center is not achievable
through third party dollars which we are going to make the best effort that we can along
with you, we feel another manner of taking advantage of Auburns diversity is called for."
Member Wagner moved and Chair Norman seconded to approve the Consent Agenda
as amended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0
IV. IV. ARTS COMMISSION UPDATE
Recreation Specialist Program/Marketing Manager Julie Brewer introduced Maija
McKnight the Visual/Public Arts Coordinator.
Arts Commissioners Nancy Colson, Vice Chair Patricia Judd and Tanya Rottle each
introduced themselves. Vice Chair Patricia Judd stated the Arts Commission is now 26
years old and is a 12 member advisory board. The main program areas have sub-
committees that concentrate on Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Public Art, and Arts
Education. The Arts Commission works to advocate and support local artists and art
organizations in the local area.
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Ms. Brewer discussed the Bravo 2010 - 2011 Performing Arts Series. By combining the
venues and working hard to combine programming, 29 shows out of the original 4 shows
were offered in the series without any additional budget. The new season was launched
August 23, with current revenue of over $20,000.
The Auburn Avenue Theater has received minor updates and renovations. There are
various performances at the Theatre, some monthly and ongoing features for youth, kids
and adults. The Theater is also rented for local performances, meetings and events and
to date we have had 19 rentals in the theatre with revenue of $9,000.
Ms. McKnight stated in January 2010, Resolution 4546 was passed with word
modifications and the increase in capital budget; it also clarified the overall Public Art
budget allocations. Ms. McKnight discussed the three ongoing public art projects:
(1) Artist Bruce Myer's climbing wall gate, (2) Virginia Paquette's Community Center
mural in the entry way, and (3) Sheila Klein's lighting features for the new City Hall
Plaza.
The mural projects consisting of the Green Apple Graphics project at Clean Sweep,
Urban Art Works at Les Gove Activity Center/Gymnasium for the construction fencing
and Green Apple Graphics downtown artwork project have all been in conjunction with
an event or in partnership with a nonprofit group. Nine youth (adjudicated youth working
towards work training) worked with professional artist to paint the 20 panels for the Les
Gove Campus construction fencing.
During ArtRageous this year, the artist worked to create murals that were posted around
City Hall providing a hands-on project for the artists. Committee stated they really liked
the work that was done on this project.
Ms. McKnight stated the two galleries at City Hall and the Senior Activity Center feature
local and regional artist and change monthly. In 2010, 18 exhibits were featured.
Committee expressed their delight in the visual art galleries and noted the opportunity for
the public to view this art is exceptional.
Without the Arts Commission and community effort and support Visual Arts events and
programs would not take place. Arts Commissioner Co-Chair Patricia Judd discussed
the many events and programs that are supported and their success. Ms. Brewer stated
there are openings on the Arts Commission and she will provide the Mayor's Office with
details of the positions.
Ms. Brewer explained the funding for arts programs and events and stated the funding
that comes from Local Area Arts, $17,000. will be reduced for ArtRageous. She stated
that City staff will pursue other grants in an effort to balance the loss. Arts, Parks and
Recreation Staff will being to apply for funds at a national level and include arts funding
on the City's legislative agenda.
Ms. Brewer stated the events and programs are being funded at the same level in the
new budget cycle as they were in the last budget cycle, with the exception of
ArtRageous which was funded by Local Area Arts for the last two years. Ms. Brewer
stated if Local Area Atsreduces funding for ArtRageous is reduced ArtRageous may not
be funded.
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Ms. Brewer stated the costs to fund ArtRageous is $10,000. with no revenue to offset the
cost. Ms. McKnight stated ArtRageous will be located in the new gym at Les Gove
Community Campus in 2011 Mr. Faber stated they may work to retool the model to
bring costs down but a decision to continue ArtRageous needs to be made if it is not
funded. Mr. Faber stated if it is continued a budget will be provided and retooled.
Committee agreed they want to continue ArtRageous. Committee concurred it is a
wonderful local, convenient program for families, especially with the present economic
issues facing families. Mr. Faber stated they will provide a program improvement
decision package to include a budget to the Mayor with a cost between $6,000 and
$8,000.
Ms. Brewer discussed future goals within performing arts, public art, visual art and art
education areas they will continue working on and requested feedback or thoughts from
the Committee as they move forward.
Commission members expressed their appreciation for the job staff has done and were
grateful for their exceptional work. Committee complimented the Arts Commission and
staff for the variety, quality and resurrection of the Bravo series. Arts Commission
members also complimented staff on the Bravo brochure and mentioned they have had
a tremendous positive response from the community on the bravo series and brochure.
Ms. McKnight stated their goal will be to continue to work hard with local area
businesses to partnership and include them in projects not only to build relationships but
to support and encourage local business.
Planning & Development Director Kevin Snyder discussed an idea for an Arts and
Cultural District that cities form to promote the arts and culture. Forming an Arts and
Cultural District can be a very good economic tool. Mr. Snyder stated he will work with
Parks Department to put a package of information together and report back to
Committee for further discussion.
Committee discussed including advertising of other events in the Bravo brochure not
part of the Bravo Series to increase marketing for these events. Staff concurred and will
work to implement those changes in the brochure.
V. ACTION
A. Resolution 4651
Jeff Dixon, Principal Planner, spoke to the Committee on Resolution No. 4651. Phil A.
Olbrechts of Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC has continuously provided hearing examiner
services to the City since 2007.
On September 30, 2010 the City received letter notice that Mr. Olbrechts is leaving
Ogden Murphy Wallace and operating his own firm of Olbrechts and Associates, PLLC.
The notice included a contract amendment and assignment to transfer services from
Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC to Olbrechts and Associates, PLLC that was
acknowledged by Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC. The notice indicated that Mr.
Olbrechts will continue to be the lead hearing examiner for the City under the new firm.
The City has been satisfied with the hearing examiner services and wishes to continue
with the services of Mr. Olbrechts under the new firm and recommends authorizing a
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new agreement for hearing examiner services with Mr. Olbrechts and Olbrechts and
Associates, PLLC rather than amending/assigning the previous agreement, as
suggested by Mr. Olbrechts and Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC.
Member Wagner moved to forward Resolution 4651 to full Council for approval; Chair
Norman seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0
VI. DISCUSSION and INFORMATION
A. WSU IDeX Project Update
Committee Member Wagner discussed the September 10, 2010 meeting in Auburn with
the Washington State University Integrated Design Experience (IDeX) which included 5
professors, 24 students and 7 City staff.
Member Wagner stated they participated in both a walking tour and a bus tour. The bus
tour focused on 6 areas with four breakout groups. The six focus areas are:
(1) Environmental Park District, (2) Downtown, (3) Transit-Oriented Multi-family &
Mixed-use, (4) Environmental Park Phase 1, (5) Industrial Area, (6) Environmental Park
Phase 2. The four breakout groups discussed were: (1) infrastructure, (2) land use, (3)
Environmental Park, (4) City history at the Museum.
On November 3, 2010 a status review meeting will take place with the WSU IDeX project
students in Pullman. Councilmember Wagner accompanied by Tim Carlaw, Stormwater
Engineer, and Chris Anderson, Environmental Protection Manager will attend this
meeting.
B. Code Discussion - Brewpubs
Planning & Development Director Snyder explained to the Committee that the reason for
bringing this issue to the City is that several brewpubs including one that ultimately
located in the City of Pacific have indicated that the City's current regulations are too
restrictive. Planner Stuart Wagner provided background and discussion on current and
proposed regulatory options for brewpubs; Brew pubs, microbreweries and tasting rooms
are becoming increasingly popular in cities as a desirable land use in certain commercial and
industrial districts. This is largely due to an increasing number of individuals connecting with
small and independent breweries and local breweries instead of ones larger in scale and
based elsewhere. Furthermore the percentage of US beer sales from these types of
breweries are on the rise and the number in operation are now into the thousands.
In June of 2000, the Planning Commission and City Council evaluated certain uses which
sold alcohol as part of their business operations and subsequently made changes to the
zoning code. Behind these changes was a desire to prevent the spread of taverns in the
downtown and across the City. There were instances of new restaurants starting up that
functioned more like taverns. And when the zoning amendments were approved the
following uses were added to the zoning code: brew pub, full-service restaurant, and tavern.
The definitions were patterned after categories of the State Liquor Control Board. After
defining these uses they were then added as permitted or non-permitted uses within the
City's non-residential zoning districts.
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Committee asked if the brewpub concept has to have food or a restaurant option and if it
would be too limiting. Mr. Snyder stated current microbreweries and brewpubs generally
have food as part of their business plan. Committee stated if brewpubs could sustain
themselves it would be a great idea but they are concerned about a brewpub or
microbrewery shifting to tavern use because they are unable to sustain business on those
beer sales alone. Mr. Snyder stated limiting these types of business to brewpubs and
microbreweries can be done from a zoning perspective. Planner Wagner stated the state
licenses issued have been a variety and so the City would need to define what is sold at
microbreweries and brewpubs.
Committee stated they are in support of microbreweries and brewpubs with certain limits as
defined by the code and zoning definition to prevent a tavern like setting where all types of
liquor are sold. Mr. Snyder stated he will work on refining separate definitions and
approaches and report back to Committee.
C. Director's Report
Planning and Development Director Snyder stated there have been questions regarding
Pacific Raceway's conditional use permit. Pacific Raceway received a conditional use
permit in King County in 2008. The meeting referred to in the recent e-mail sent to
Mayor Lewis and the City Council is an annual meeting and not a public hearing on a
use permit. It is a requirement of their permit approval where they are required to report
on progress and solicit concerns from neighbors. Committee asked that Mr. Snyder
keep the Committee updated on the status. Mr. Snyder stated a staff member will attend
the annual meeting and will update Committee at a future meeting.
Mr. Snyder stated a new bicycle shop will be opening November 1, in the downtown
area, at 104 East Main Street. One of the co-owners has also joined the City's Bicycle
Task Force and is excited and hopeful for success in our area.
Committee expressed their concern over the Pet Licenses and Animal Services web
page on our City website which emphasizes pet license fines. Committee feels this
sends less of a marketing message on buying licenses and more about receiving fines.
Committee feels the pet licensing marketing is a good idea but is concerned Auburn
citizens is receiving a different message. Mr. Snyder stated he will discuss these issues
with staff and make appropriate changes as needed to the website.
Mr. Snyder briefed the Committee on the City's increase in pet license purchases and
also the opening of other marketing sites. The City has expanded sales to the permit
center, and parks, arts and recreation building in addition to local veterinarians.
Committee and Mr. Snyder discussed lifetime senior discounts on pet licenses and Mr.
Snyder stated he will speak with John Fletcher, the City's representative on the Regional
Animal Services Policy Board to see if he can find out why the lifetime program was
discontinued and report back to the Committee.
D. PCDC Status Matrix
Mr. Snyder reminded Committee staff will be bringing Cluster Subdivision and
Courtyard Subdivision back before the Committee in the near future.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community
Development Committee, Chair Norman adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
APPROVED THIS DAY OF
Lynn Norman, Chair Tina Kriss, Administration Support
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