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DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
)WASH GTON April 25, 2011
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lynn Norman called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. inAnnex Conference Room 2
located on the second floor of One Main Building, 1 East Main Street, Aubum, WA.
Committee members present were: Chair Lynn Norman, and Member John Partridge.
Committee members excused were: Vice Chair Nancy Backus
Staff members present included: Mayor Pete Lewis, Planning & Development Director
Kevin Snyder, Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Sewer Utility Engineer Robert
Elwell, Senior Planner Hillary Taylor, Economic Development Managerpoug Lein, City
Attorney Dan Heid, Eeonomic Development Planner Bill Thomas, and Planning &
Developmenf Secretary Tina Kriss.
Audience Members Present: Green River.Community,College students, HaRison Llapitan,
Kyle Hutchinson, Debvi Taylor-Hough, Ann Bjorgo, Jeneva Scherr, Titus Knight, David
Knight, Nolan Koppelman, and Matf Sweeney and Wayne Osborne.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of April 11, 2011
Member Partridge moved and Chair Norman seconded to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0
IV. DISCUSSION and INFORMATION
A. North Tapps Sewer Pump Station Payback Agreement
Sewer Utility Engineer Robert Elwell presented fhe staff report on the North Tapps
Sewer Pump Station Payback Agreement with Prium Development Company LLC (a.k.a..
North Tapps Estates LLC). Prium Development Company LLC is eligible under Aubum
City Code (ACC) 13.40.060, "Payback Agreement = Utilities" to recover a proportionate
share of the design and construction costs from other benefiting properties. Committee
asked what the full amount of potential payback would be; Mr. Elwell referred to the
paypack charge calculation sheet reflecting the amount of $565,612.52 as the maximum
amount eligible to be reimbursed per the estimated number Residential Customer
Equivalents (RCE's).
Committee asked if there was a possibility of exceeding the 611 RCE's and how much of
an impact there would be. Mr. Elwell stated they are eligible for the total amount shown,
$545,512.52, for reimbursement only. The payback period would be 15 years from the
date the agreement is signed.
B. Urban Farm Animals Code Amendment
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Senior Planner Hillary Taylor provided a briefing on the proposed Urban Farm Animals
Code Amendment. Committee provided the following feedback:
• Committee stated they IiRed the City of Renton example addressing lot sizes, animal
size and type which would ultimately address neighborhood disturbances.
• Chair Norman liked the City of Everett example as well which requires a license;
possibly without a charge in an effort to educate the owners on code regulations.
Member Partridge suggested a fee may assist in rnaking the owner more
responsible. Director Snyder suggested a registration system like the City's
temporary sign process with no fee.
• Committee would like public input on the type of urban farm animals and concerns
neighborhoods may have.
• Staff confirmed RC and R1 would keep the same zoning regulations for this
ordinance.
• Committee asked staff to include the range of small urban animals listed and include
more information on beekeeping.
• Include the use of goats for vegefation control.
~ • Committee suggested having classes or information from Aubum Parks &
Recreation, WSU, King County, or Washington TILTH Association to educate the
public.
Staff stated they will bring this back before the Committee's reflecting their feedback and
information before going forward to Planning Commission fo conduct a public hearing.
At 5:30 p.m., Chair Norman recessed the meeting to executive session for approximately
fifteen minutes in order to discuss pending/potential lifigation pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(i). Staff required for the executive session included City Attorney Heid,
Mayor Lewis, Planning and Development Director Snyder and Planning Manager
Elizabeth Chamberlain in addition to Committee.
At 5:51 p.m. the meeting was reconvened by Chair Norman.
C. Strategy Areas for Population/Business/Employment
Director Snyder and 'Planning Manager Chamberlain provided a background on the five
(5) strategy areas for population/business/employment discussed af the November 9,
2010 meeting. Initially:tliese five (5) strategy areas came out of the City Council's
discussion at its retreat in October 2010, based in part on the Ciry's current Economic
Development Strategies (November, 2006). Committee provided the following feedback,
guidance and direction to.questions provided.by staff: ~
1. North End Strategy Area and Target Areas;
a. This area should include Aubum Way North, I Street corridor, andthe Robertson
Property Group Area (RPG).
b. Committee thought the strategy should consider an immediate and long term (20
year) vision.
c. Committee would like to increase land use intensity and discuss mitigation for the
increase in density such as for transportation.
d. Staff stated as discussion begins on design staff will be looking for guidance
which in time will assist mitigating the changes over time.
e. Committee pointed out transit service is available along the Auburn Way North
corridor so an increase of multi-family densify would be supported.
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f. Staff pointed out there may be a higher intensity in land use for multi-family but
also commercial yet the community as a whole will benefit from the increase.
2. Golden Triangle Strategy Area:
a. Commiftee would like to limit this area to both sides of Aubum Way South from
SR18 to the Muckleshoot Casino.
b. Commiftee thought the streetscape and access should be improved.
c. Commiftee supports an'increase in multi-family since this area has access to
services and Highways 18 and 167.
d. Commiftee believes Les Gove Community Campus will influence but not drive
area development.
e. Member Partridge expressed is concerned about heavy traffic flow and additional
impacts as a result of'increased densities.
f. Committee acknowledges growth will impact this area providing benefits and
challenges so the City will need to mitigate and plan..
3. Urban Center Strategy Area: a. Commiftee wants to discuss protecting maintaining the neighborhood south of
the Justice Center and if businesses should -be;allowed; Commiftee expressed
concern that Main Street businesses may merge.into these neighborhoods.
b. Committee suggests waiting to discuss the Healthcare Disfrict Overlay after
possibly meeting with Aubum Regional Medical. Center's newly hired CEO to see
if there is an interest. Staff will bring this back with additional ideas.
c. Commiftee stated future tliscussion should be aimed at defining the historic
neighborhoods more distinctly.
d. Commiftee suggests having a having a neighborhood meeting for neighborhood
feedback.
4. AEP Green Zone Strategy:
a. Commiftee suggests having this discussion after the Green Zone Summit.
b. Committee suggests including part of the urban center as phase II of this area.
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5. 15th Street SW & C Sfreet Strategy Area and Target Areas:
a. Commiftee stated 15t' Street SW to Highway 18 and C Street 5W to West Valley
Highway is the strategy area.
Commiftee stated the following areas can be considered for the receipt of planned
population/business/employment density and land use intensity and should be
discussed:
a. The A Street SE Corridor Strategy Area towards Lakeland
b. The Supermall site
c. The area northwest of the C ST SW and 15t' ST SW, tie into area number (5).
d. The 312th Street/124'" Avenue SE area by Lea Hill near Green River Community
College (GRCC) needs to be added and discussed.
D. Ordinance No. 6342, Construction Sales Tax
Director Snyder asked for the Committee's feedback for possible amendments on
Ordinance No. 6342, Construction Sales Tax; brought before Commiftee January 10,
2011 and unanimously recommended for City Council approval.
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Subsequent to this meeting, Deputy Mayor Singer, prior to its review by the Municipal
Services Commiftee at its January 24, 2011 meeting, identified several concerns with
the Ordinance. Due to the concerns staff did nofi move forward for discussion at
Municipal Services Committee. Staff is bringing Ordinance No. 6342 back to Commiftee
asking:
1. Does this ordinance consider a broad enough range of eligible target business
classes?
2. Would Commiftee support the inclusion of Motion Picture Theaters and Full Service
restaurants to the Downtown urban Center in addition to Heavy Commercial District
(C3) and #he Mixed Use Commercial District (C4)?
Commiftee stated that Motion Picture theaters and Full Service Restaurants should
be kept on the list as they bring in patrons to the surrounding businesses.
Director Snyder stated hotels were not included; they do not provide immediate tax
revenue but are a contributor in bringing people in to increase sales tax revenue.
Hotels could be added in to the Downfown Urban ,Center, C-3, or C-4 zones.
Commiftee is supportive of adding Hofels to the Downtown Urban Center zone.
Member Partridge expfessed, his concern for lost revenue from the tax exemption.
Commiftee and staff discussed limitations the' City has in providing tools and
incentives to businesses for economic growth. Chair Norman pointed out by
expanding or bringing in new businesses it not only provides tax revenue but more
jobs, services and improved livability to City's residence.
Member Partridge asked if a business shut down and reopened would they be
eligible for this tax exemption. Director Snyder stated the way the Ordinance is
structured only new or expanding businesses would be eligible.
Director Snyder sfated he will review the feedback from Commiftee with Finance
Director Coleman and return with the recommended changes.
E. Director's Report
F. PCDC Matrix
Chair Norman asked if there were any questions on the matrix, there were none.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no fucther business to come before fhe Planning and Community
Development Committee, Chair Norman adjoumed the meeting at7:18 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 9Z~ DAY OF Z-D
Lynn No an, Chair Kriss, annin and Development
Secretary
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