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City Council Meeting
June 6, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
AGENDA
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I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
B. Roll Call
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Proclamation - KidsDay
Mayor Lewis to proclaim June 24, 2011 as "KidsDay" in the city of Auburn.
2. Recognition of Auburn School District's DECA Students
3. 2011 Legislative Wrap Up
D. Agenda Modifications
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing - Interim Zoning Controls* (Norman/Snyder)
City Council to conduct a hearing on interim zoning controls pertaining to the
allowance, dimensions and location of real estate signs not currently permitted by
existing sign regulations in the public right-of-way or on private property pertaining
to the sale, lease or rent of residential and non-residential development properties.
On April 18, 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6360 establishing the
interim zoning control and setting today's date for the required public hearing.
(ACTION REQUESTED: City Council conduct the public hearing. No further
actions is required at this time.)
2. Public Hearing - Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
(Norman/Snyder/Heid)
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the initial one year moratorium on the
acceptance of applications for licenses, permits and approvals for medical
marijuana dispensaries in all zoning districts in the city of Auburn.
(ACTION REQUESTED: City Council conduct the public hearing. No further
action is required at this time.)
3. Public Hearing - Amendment to 2010 and 2011 CDBG Annual Action Plans
(Norman/Hursh)
City Council to conduct a hearing on the proposed amendment to its Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2010 and 2011 Annual Action Plans. The
process for a substantial amendment is required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City's Consolidated Plan to
reallocate funds from abandoned or postponed projects.
(ACTION REQUESTED: City Council conduct the public hearing. For further
action related to this item, please see Resolution No. 4710.)
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council
on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form provided.
C. Correspondence
There is no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
1. May 23, 2011 Minutes* (Peloza)
B. Planning & Community Development
1. May 23, 2011 Minutes* (Norman)
C. Public Works
1. May 16, 2011 Minutes* (Wagner)
D. Finance
1. May 16, 2011 Minutes* (Backus)
E. Les Gove Community Campus
F. Downtown Redevelopment
1. May 24, 2011 Minutes* (Norman)
G. Council Operations Committee
IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their
appointed positions on state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
B. From the Mayor
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and
will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the May 16, 2011 City Council Meeting*
B. Claims Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 404412 through 404825 in the amount of $3,076,662.39 and
dated June 6, 2011.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 531415 to 531510 in the amount of $305,680.89 and electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,136,241.05 for a grand total of $1,441,921.94
for the pay period covering May 12, 2011 to June 1, 2011.
D. Public Works Project No. C201A* (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C201A - Residential
Buildings Demolition.
E. Public Works Project No. CP1101* (Peloza/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1011, 2011 Local
Street Pavement Preservation - Phase 1.
F. Public Works Project No. CP0745* (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #5 to Contract 10-07 in the amount of $0.00, for
a total contract price of $167,897.17, with Buckley Nursery Co., Inc. and accept
construction of Project No. CP0745, White River Trail Extension
G. Public Works Project No. CP1020* (Peloza/Dowdy)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #2 to Limited Public Works Contract 10-30 in
the amount of $7,643.70, for a total contract price of $40,731.00, with Totem Electric of
Tacoma, Inc. and accept construction of Project Number CP1020, 2010 Signal
Improvements.
H. Leak Adjustment Request (Wagner/Coleman)
City Council approve a sewer utility adjustment to account number 019213, for Skills
Inc., in the amount of $22,198.83.
I. Leak Adjustment Request (Wagner/Coleman)
City Council approve a water and sewer utility adjustment to account number 019980, for
Hinshaw's Honda in the amount of $1,072.15.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There is no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There is no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6361* (Backus/Heid)
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5250,
adopted June 21, 1999, prohibiting social card games conducted as a commercial
stimulant except for those establishments currently licensed by the Washington State
Gambling Commission and/or lawfully operating in the City as of June 7, 1999;
establishing penalties for violations; and providing that the moratorium on social card
games conducted as a commercial stimulant as established under Ordinances 5249 and
5198 be terminated unless this ordinance is determined to be invalid or unenforceable
for any reason
(ACTION REQUESTED: City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6361.)
B. Ordinance No. 6363* (Norman/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Title 18
of the Auburn City Code by creating new Sections 18.04.035, 18.04.036, 18.04.827,
18.04.894, 18.04.911 and 18.31.210, and amending Sections 18.07.020 and 18.56.030
relating to the establishment and regulation of agricultural enterprises
(ACTION REQUESTED: City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6363.)
IX. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4709* (Peloza/Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor or designee to execute an Agreement between the cities of Auburn, Burien, Des
Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila regarding investigative assistance at
the SCORE detention facility
(ACTION REQUESTED: City Council adopt Resolution No. 4709.)
B. Resolution No. 4710* (Norman/Hursh)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to the
amendment of the 2010 and 2011 Annual Action Plan Updates of the Consolidated Plan
(ACTION REQUESTED: City Council adopt Resolution No. 4710)
C. Resolution No. 4712* (Peloza/Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor or his designee to execute an Agreement between the City of Auburn and the
Washington State Department of Corrections for services involving Department
Community Correction Officers at the Auburn Justice Center
(ACTION REQUESTED: City Council adopt Resolution No. 4712.)
X. ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the
City Clerk's Office.
*Denotes attachments included in the agenda packet.
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Hearing - Interim Zoning Controls
Date:
June 1, 2011
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6360
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council conduct the public hearing.
Background Summary:
On April 18, 2011, the Auburn City Council passed Ordinance No. 6360 that established one
(1) year interim zoning controls pertaining to the allowance, dimensions and location of real
estate signs not currently permitted by existing sign regulations in the public right-of-way or on
private property pertaining to the sale, lease or rent of residential and non-residential
development properties. Ordinance No. 6360 was developed in response to multiple requests
from developers and owners of residential and non-residential real property in the City seeking
authorization for the placement of real estate signs on public and private properties in
locations, numbers and of a size than is currently allowable under existing City regulations.
The Ordinance's key purpose was to assist in local economic development associated with the
sale and development of residential and non-residential property in the City.
The City Council's passage of Ordinance No. 6360 was intended to provide the City Council,
Planning Commission, interested citizens and City staff a reasonable time opportunity to fully
consider all the options and alternative standards for the regulation of different sizes and types
of residential and non-residential real estate signs and provide procedures for the permitting of
these signs. Further, it will allow the City to fully investigate, understand and appropriately
address the potential negative impacts of these signs as may be appropriate.
The City Council's establishment of interim zoning controls is permitted under the provisions of
RCW 35A.63.220 and 36.70A.390. For conformity to these statutes, the City Council must hold
a public hearing on the establishment of the interim zoning controls within 60 calendar days of
its adoption by Council. Staff identified, in Ordinance No. 6360, June 6, 2011 as the public
hearing date.
O3.4.2.1.1
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Planning And Community Development, Public Works
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDPH.1
Councilmember:Norman Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:PH.1
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDPH.1
ORDINANCE NO 6360
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON AMENDING
CHAPTER 1856 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE
ESTABLISHING INTERIM ZONING CONTROLS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING THE
ALLOWANCE DIMENSIONS AND LOCATION OF
REAL ESTATE SIGNS
WHEREAS Section 1856025 of the Aubum City Code provides
standards and procedures for the regulation of real estate signs for the sale
lease or rent of residential and nonresidential property and
WHEREAS in response to the significant and documented impacts of the
current economic recession developers and owners of residential and non
residential real property in the City have approached the City and requested
authorization or the placement of real estate signs on public and private
properties than is currently allowable under existing City cegulations and
WHEREAS the City Council finds that current economic situations
warrants reconsideration of existing regulations related to residential and non
residentiaf real estate signs and thatthe nature and impact of the current
economic situations necessitate the temporary allowance of residential and non
residential real estate signs not currently allowed under existing City Code
subject to compliance with standards and procedures specfied herein and
WHEREAS in conformity wifhthe responsibilities of the City of Auburn to
provide for zoning and land use regulations pursuant to state law and the Citys
authority to regulate land use activity within its corporate limits the City intends to
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update its current zoning and land use regulations for residential and non
residential real estate signs and
WHEREAS to provide for economic development associated with the sale
and development of residential and nonresidential property in the City that can
have a positive impact on the City finances in ferms of real estate excise tax
development review fees impact fees system development charges sales taxes
and property taxes that contribute to the Citys ability to providepublic services it
will be necessary for there to be regulations in place to 1 provide standards for
the regulation of different sizes and types of residential and nonresidential real
estate signs and 2 provide procedures for the permitting of these signs and
WHEREAS in order to fully consider all the options and alternatives for
such regulations and to fully investigate and review all of the factors involved in
developing appropate regulation of different sizes and types of residential and
nonresidential realestate signs the City needs time to complete such reviews
and put into place such regulations that address and balance economic
development interests and the public health safety and welfare and
WHEREAS RCW 35A63220 and 3670A390 authorize cities to adopt
interim zoning controls and
WHEREAS the City Council concludes that the City has the authority and
that it is necessary to establish interim zoning controls for residential and non
residential real estate signs to 1 provide standards for the regulation of different
sizes and types of residential real estate signs and 2 provideprocedures for the
permitting of these signs and
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WHEREAS consistent with the provisions of RCW 35A63220 it is
appropriate for the City Council to hold public hearings and to authorize the
holding of public hearings andor other means to gather information and adopt
findings of fact supporting and justifying the interim zoning controls and to
implement a work plan for review of the Citys currently adopted signage
regulations pertaining to residential and nonresidential real estate signs
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN as follows
Section 1 Interirra Zoning Controls Pursuant to RCW 35A63220
intecim zoning controls as specified in Section of this Ordinance pertaining to the
regulation of residential and nontesidential real estate signs in Chapter 1856
Signs and more specifically Section 1856025 of theAuburn City Code are
hereby imposed in all zoning districts in the City of Auburn
Section 2 Interim Sign Code Consistent with the parameters and
provisions hereof Chapter 1856 of the City Code shall be amended as the
Interim Sign Code as follows
Chapter 1856
SIGNS
Sections
1856010 Intent Effecfive before March 16 2012
1856010 Intent Effecbve March 16 2012
1856020 Definitions Effecbve before March 16 2012
1856020 Definitions Effecbve March 16 2012
1856025 Real estate signs
1856030 General provisions all districts Effecbve before March 16 2012
1856030 General provisions all districts Effective March 16 20121
1856040 Regulation by district
1856050 Administrative proyisions
1856060 Deviafions variances and appeals
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1856070 Liability
1856080 Conflicts repealed
1856090 Repealed
1856100 Repealed
1856010 Intent Effectivebefore March 16 2012
The overall purpose of this chapter is to enhance and maintain the aesthetic character to
promote the public healfh safefy and general welfare and to increase the effectiveness of visual
communication in the city This chapter is also intended to avoid visual clutter that may adversely
impact traffc and pedestrian safety or be adverse to property values business opportunities and
the citys appearance and to prevent and abate public nuisances The purpose of this chapter is
implemented by controlling the construction location use and maintenance of all signs and sign
structures It is also the intent ofthis chapter to afford noncommercial speech the same or greater
protection afforded commercial speech and to not regulate noncommercial speech to a stricter
standard tharr commercial speech This chapter is further intended to support local businesses in
the city and the citys overall economy by providing additional and increased opportunities for the
use and siting of temporary and portable signage subject to conditions including but not limited to
time size locationand placement Ord 6353 1 2010 Otd 6263 1 2009 Ord 5993 1
2006 Ord 4773 1 1995 Ord 4229 2 1987
1856010 Intent Effective March 16 2012
The overall purpose of this chapter is to enhance and maintain the aesthetic character to
promote the public health safety and general welfare and to increase the effectiveness of visual
communicafion in the city This chapter is also intended to avoid visual clutter that may adversely
impact traffic and pedesfian safety or be adverse to property values business opportunities and
the citys appearance and to prevent and abate public nuisancesThe purpose of fhis chapter is
implemented by controlling the construction location use and maintenance of all signs and sign
structures It is also the intent of this chapter to afford noncommercial speech the same or greater
protection afforded commercial speech and to not regulate noncommercial speech to a stricter
standard than commercial speech Ord 6353 2 2010 Orci6263 2 2009 Ord 5993 1
2006 Ord 4773 1 1995 Ord 4229 2 1987
1856020 Definitions Effective before March 16 2012
The following definitions are specific to this chapter and are to be used only for the
implementation of this chapter
A Animated sign means any sign that flashes or simulates motion with an electronic or
manufactured source of supply or contains windactuated motion except for flags and banners
An animated sign may also be a sign that meets the definition of changing message center or
revolving sign
B Banner means a temporary sign constructed of fabric vinyl or other durable
material which is not the primary idenfification for the organization event or product advertised
and which is primarily promotional in nature
G Billboard means a large outdoor advertising sign containing a message commercial
or otherwise unrelated to the use or activity on the property on which the sign is located andor to
any use or aetiVity in the immediate area such as is the case with an offpremises sign and
which is customarily leased for commercial purposes The approximate sizes of the billboard
faces range from 12 to 14 feet in height and 24 to 48 feet in width
D Changing message center means an electronically eontrolled message center that
displays different copy changes on the same lamp bank
E Directional sign means a sign which is located to guide or direct pedesfrian or
vehicular traffic to parking entrances exifs and service areas and may not exceed six square
feet in area or 10 feet in height For projects that have parking lots in excess of 500 spaces the
sign area may be 10 square feet and the sign height 15 feet
F Doublefaced sign means a sign with two faces
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G Electrical sign means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring connections
andor fixtures are used as part of the sign proper
H Facade means theentire building front or streef wall face includinggrade to the top
of the parapet or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation
1 Flashing sign means an electrical sign or a portion thereof which changes light
intensity in a sudden transitory burst or which switches on and off in a constant pattem in which
more than onethird of the nonconstant ligtit source is off at any one time
J Freestanding sign means a sign that meets the definifion of ground sign also
commonly referred to as a monument sign or pole sign Signs attached to fences or other
structures that are not defined as buildings will be considered freestanding signs
K Frontage means the measurement in linear feet of the length of the property line for
a singletenant building or length of leased building frontage for multitenant buildings or
multibuilding complexes
L Grade means the relative existing ground level in the immediate vicinity of the sign
M Ground sign means a sign attached to the ground and supported by the ground or a
builtup landscaped area such that the sign appears solid with the ground The height of a ground
sign shall be measured from the surrounding grade Also commonly referred to as a monument
sign
N Identification sign means a sign containing the name of the business establishment
occupant of the building ortenant space andor address of the premises
0 Ineidental sign means a sign that is generally informational and of a noncommercial
nature intended primarily for the convenience of the public and having a maximum area of two
square feetlncidental signs include but are not limited to signs designating restrooms hours of
operation entrances and exits to buildings and parking lots help wanted public telephones etc
Also included are properly control and warning signs such as no trespassing no dumping
etc and plaques tablets or inscriptions which are an integral part of a building
P Mansard roof ineans a sloped roof or rooflike facade architecturally able to be
treated as a building wall
Q Marquee means a permanent structure attached to supported by and projecting
from a building and providing protection from the weather elements For the purpose of this
chapter a freestanding permanent rooflike structure providing protection from the elements
such as a service station gas pump canopy will also be considered a marquee The term
marquee also includes canopy
R Marguee sign means any sign which forms part of or is integrated into a marquee
and which does not extend horizontally beyond the limits of such marquee For the purpose of
this chapter a marquee sign will be considered as a wall sign
S Median sign means a sign that is placed within the median of a public street
T Multiplebuilding complex means a group of commercial or industrial structures
developed as a group either simultaneously or in phases with more than one building per parcel
U Multipletenant building means a single structure housing more than one retail
business office or commercial venture butnot including residential apartment buildings which
share the same lot access andor parking facilities
V Onpremises sign means a sign which cames advertisements incidental to a lawful
use of the premises on which it is located including signs indicating the business transacted at
services rendered goods sold or produced on the premises name of the person firm or
corporafion occupying the premises
W Offpremises signmeans any sign whichadvertises an establishment merchandise
service goods oc entertainment which is sold produced and manufactured or fumished at a
place other than on the property on which said sign is locafed
X Parapet means a false front or wall extension above the roofline
Y Penmeter means a square or rectangle required to enclose the sign area
Z Fortable sign means any sign made of any material including paper cardboard
wood or metal which is capable of being moved easily and is not permanently affixed to the
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ground structure or building This aiso includes sidewalk or sandwich board signs excepf those
wom by a person
AA Premises means the real esfate as a unit which is involved by the sign or signs
mentioned in this chapter
BB Projecting sign means a sign which is attached to a structure or building wall in
such a manner that the leading edge extends more than 16 inches beyond the surface of said
structure orwall but does not extend more than five feet beyond the property lineextends no
more than six inches above any roofline and meets all standards for ground clearance Signs
that meet the definition of marquee sign or suspended sign will not be considered aprojecting
sign
CC Real estate sign means a portable sign erected by the owner or the owners agent
advertising the real estate upon which the sign is located for rent lease or sale
DD Revolving sign means any sign that rotates or turns in motion by electrical or
mechanical means in a circular pattem
EE Roof sign means a sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a building or
structure Mansard roof signs shall be considered as wall signs Roof signs may not extend more
than five feet in heightabove the roof
FF Sign means any visual communication device structure or fixture which is visible
from any rightofway intended to aid a land use in promoting the sale or identification of a
product good or senrice using graphics symbols or written copy For the purpose of this chapter
a sign shall not be considered to be building or structural design It shall be restricted solely to
graphics symbols orwritten copy that is meant to be used in the aforementioned way This
definition shall include inflatable signs balloons or other similar devices
GG Sign area means
1 The total area of a sign visible from any one viewpoint or direction excluding the sign
support structure architectural embellishments or framework that contains no written copy and
inGudes only one side of a doublefaced sign
2 Individual letter signs using a wall as the background without added decoration or
change in wall color shall be calculated by measuring the perimeter enclosing each letter The
combined total area of each individual letter shall be considered the total area of the sign
3 Module signs consisting of more than one sign cabinet shall be computed by adding
together the total area of each module
4 Perimeter of sign area shall be established by the smallest rectangle enclosing the
extreme limits of the letter module or advertising message being measured
HH Sign heighY means the vertical distance measured from the adjacent grade to the
highest point of the sign
II Sign structure means any structure that supports or is capable of supporting any sign
as defined in this chapter A sign structure may be a single pole or may ormay not be an integral
part of the building or structure
JJ Singletenant building means a commercial building or structure that contains one
enterprise or occupant Buildings within a multibuilding complex may not be considered a single
tenant building
KK Speciat event signage means temporary signs including posters flags pennants
and inflatable materials which are not the primary identification for the organization event or
product advertised and which are primarily intended for shortferm promotional periods
LL Suspended sign means a sign that is attached to and suspended from a marquee or
canopy and subject to rightofway and clearance regulations
MM Temporary sign means any sign or advertising display constructed of wood vinyl
cloth canvas light fabric paper cardboard or other light materials with or without ftames
intended to be displayed for a limited tirrie only This definition shall include inflatable signs
NN Traffic hazard means any sign which does not meet city standardsfor clear zone or
sight distance or whichdoes not meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act
00 Wall sign means a sign attacfied or erecfed parallel to and extending not more than
16 inches from the facade or face of any building to which it is attached and supported through its
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entire lengfh with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall or facade
Wndow signs which do not meet thedefinition of atemporary sign shall be considered as wall
signs
PP Window sign means a sign Iocated inside or affixed to windows of a building
whether temporary or permanent lighted or unlighted which may be viewed from the exterior of
the building
QQ Feather banner or sign means a fabric sign with printed advertisement on one or
two faces that is either stationary or rotates and is attached on one side to a metal pole or stake
that is placed in the ground or attached to a secure object
RR Off premises directional sign means a sign located on private property or in the
public rightofway as authorized that directs or guides persons to an establishment
merehandise service goods or entertainment which is sold produced and manufactured or
furnished at a place other than on the property or publie rightofway on which said sign is
located Ord 6353 3 2010 Ord 6263 3 2009 Ord 6166 1 2008 Ord 5993 1 2006
Ord 4705 2 1994 Ord 4229 2 1987
1856020 Definitions Effective March 16 2012
The following definitions are specific to this chapter and are to be used only for the
implementation ofthis chapter
A Animated sign means any sign that flashes or simulates motionwith an electronic or
manufactured source of supply or contains windactuated motion except for flags and banners
Art animated sign may also be a sign that meets the definition of changing message center or
revolving sign
B Banner means a temporary sign constructed of fabric vinyl or other durable
material which is not the primary idenfification for the organization event or product advertised
and which is primarily promotional in nature
C Billboard means a large outdoor advertising sign containing a message commerciaF
or otherwise unrelated to the use or activity on the property on which the sign is located andor to
any use or activity in the immediate area such as is the case with an offpremises sign and
which is customarily leased for commercial purposes The approximate sizes of the billboard
faces range from 12 to 14 feet in fieight and 24 to 48 feet in width
D Changing message center means an electronically controlled message center that
displays differenf copy changes on the same lamp bank
E Directional sign means a sign which is located to guide or direct pedestrian or
vehicular traffic to parking entrances exits and service areas and may not exceed six square
feet in area or 10 feet in height For projects that have parking lots in excess of 500 spaces the
sign area may be 10 square feet and the sign height 15 feet
F Doublefaced sign means a sign withtwo faces
G Electrical sign means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring connections
andor fxtures are used as part of the sign proper
H Facade means the entire building front or street wall face including grade to the top
of the parapet or eaves and the entire width ofthe building elevation
1 Flashing sign means an electrical sign or a portion thereof which changes light
intensity in a sudden transitory burst or which switches on and off in a constant pattem in which
more than onehird of the nonconstant light source is off at any one time
J Freestanding sign means a sign that meefs the definibon of ground sign also
commonly referred to as a monument sign or pole sign Signs attached to fences or other
structures that are not defined as buildings will be considered freestanding signs
K Frontage means the measurement in linear feet of the length of the property line for
a singletenant building or length of leased building frontage for multitenant buildings or
multi6uilding complexes
L Grade means the relative existing ground level in the immediate vicinity of the sign
M Ground sign means a sign attached to the ground and supported by the ground or a
builtup landscaped area such that tJie sign appears solid with the ground The height of a ground
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sign shall be measured from the surrounding grade Also commonly referred to as a monument
sign
N Identification sign means a sign containing the name of the business establishment
occupant of the building or tenant space andor address of the premises
O Incidental sign means a sign that is generally informa6onal and of a noncommercial
nature intended primarily for the convenience of the public and having a maximum area of finro
square feet Incidental signs includebut are notlimited to signs designating restrooms hours of
operation entrances and exits to buildings and parking lots help wanted public telephones etc
Also included are property control and waming signs such as no trespassing no dumping
etcand plaques tablets or inscripfions which are an integral part of a building
P Mansard roofineans a sloped roof or rooflike facade architecturally able to be
treated as a building wall
Q Marquee means a permanent structure attached to supported by and projecting
from a building and providing protection fromthe weather elements For the purpose of this
chapter a freestanding permanent rooflike structure providing protection from the elements
such as a senrice station gas pump canopy will also be considered a marquee The term
macquee also includes canopy
R Marquee sign means any sign which forms part of or is integrated into a marquee
and which does not extend horizontally beyond fhe limifs of such marquee For the purpose of
this chapter a marquee sign will be considered as a wall sign
S Median sign means a sign that is placed within the median of a public street
T Multiplebuilding complex means a group of commercial or industrial stnactures
developed as a group either simultaneously or in phases with more than one building per parcel
U Multipletenant building means a single structure housing more than one retail
business office or commercial venture but not including residential apartmenf buildings which
share the same lot access andor parking facilities
V Onpremises sign means a sign which carries advertisements incidental to a lawful
use of the premises on which it is located inctuding signs indicating the business transacted at
services rendered goods sold or produced on the premises name of the person firm or
corporafion occupying the premises
W Offpremises sign means any sign which advertises an establishment merchandise
service goods or entertainment which is sold produced and manufactured or fumished at a
place other than on the property on which said sign is located
X ParapeY means a false front or wall extension above the roofline
Y Perimeter means a square or rectangle required to enclose the sign area
Z Portable sign means any sign made of any material including paper cardboard
wood or metal which is capable of being moved easily and is not permanently affixed to the
ground structure or building This also includes sidewalk or sandwich board signs except those
wom by a person
AA Premises means the real estate as a unit which is involved by the sign or signs
mentioned in this chapter
BB Projecting sign means a sign which is attached to a structure or building wall in
such a manner that the leading edge extends more than 16 inches beyond the surFace of said
structure or wall but does not extend more than five feet beyond tiie property line extends no
more than six inches above any roofline and meets all standards for ground clearance Signs
that meet the definition of marquee sign or suspended sign will not be considered aprojecting
sign
CC Real estate sign means a portable sign erected by the owner or the owners agent
advertising the real estate upon which the sign is located for rent lease or sale
DD Revolving sign means any sign that rotates or tums in motion by electrical or
mechanical means in a circular pattern
EE Roof sign means a sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a building or
structure Mansard roof signs shall be considered as wall signs Roof signs may not extend more
than five feet in height above the roof
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FF Sign means any visual communication device structure or fixture which is visible
from any rightofway intended to aid a land use in promoting the sale or identification of a
product good or service using graphics symbols orwritten copy For the purpose of this chapter
a sign shall not be considered to be building or structural design It shall be restricted solely to
graphics symbols or written copy that is meant to be used in the aforementioned way This
definition shall include inflatable signs balloons or other similar devices
GG Sign area means
1 The totaf acea of a sign visible from any one viewpoint or direction excluding the sign
support structure architectural embellishments or framework thatcontains no written copy and
includes only one side of a doublefaced sign
2 Individual letter signs using a wall as the background without added decoration or
change in wall color shall be calculated by measuring the perimeter enclosing each letter The
combined total area of each indiVidual lettershall be considered the total area of the sign
3 Module signs consisting of more than one sign cabinet shall be computed by adding
together the total area of each module
4 Perimeter of sign area shall be established by the smallest rectangle enclosing the
extreme limits of the letter module or advertising message being measured
HH Sign heightmeans the vertical distance measured fromthe adjacent grade to the
highest point of the sign
II Sign structure means any structure that supports or is capable of supporting any sign
as defined in this chapter A sign sfructure may be a single pole or may or may not be an integral
part of the building or structure
JJ Singletenant building means a commercial building or structure that contains one
enterprise or occupanfiBuildings within a multibuilding complex may not be considered a single
tenant building
KK Special event signage means temporary signs including posters flags pennants
and inflatable materials which are not the primary identification for the organization event or
product advertised and which are primarily intended for very shortterm promotional periods
LL Suspended sign means a sign that is attachedto and suspended from a marquee or
canopy and subject to rightofway and clearance regulations
MM Temporary sign means any sign or advertising display constructed of wood vinyl
cloth canvas light fabric paper cardboard or other light materials with or without frames
iritended to be displayed for a limited time only This defnition shall include inflatable signs
NN Traffic hazard means any sign which does not meet city standards for clear zone or
sight distance or which does not meet the requirements of the Amerieans with Disabilities Act
00 Wall sign means a sign attached or erected parallel to and extending not more than
16 inches from the facade or face of any building to which it is attached and supported through its
entire length with the exposedface of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall or facade
Window signs which do not meet the definition of atemporary sign shall be considered as wall
signs
PP Window sign means a sign located inside or affixed to windows of a building
whether temporary or permanenf Iightedor unlighted which may be viewed from the exterior of
the buildingQrd 6353 4 2010 Ord6263 4 2009 Ord 6166 1 2008 Ord 5993 1
2006 Ord 4705 2 1994 Ord 4229 2 1987
1856025 Real estate signs
No sign permit is required except as provided in subsection F of this section All exterior
real estate signs must be of wood or plastic or other durable materiaL
The permittedsigns are as fqllows
A Residential for sale and sold signs such signs shall be limited to one sign per street
frontage not to exceed five square feef in sign area per side placed entirely on the property for
sale and not to exceed a heigHt of seven feet
B Residential directional open house signs sueh signs shall be limited to one sign per
street frontage on the premises for sale andthree offpremises signs However if a broKeragent
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has more than one house open for inspection in a single development or subdivision heshe is
limited tofour offpremises open house signs in the entire development or subdivision Such
signs are permittecJ only during daylight hours and when the brokeNagent or seller or an agent is
in attendance at the property for sale No such sign shall exceed five square feet in sign area per
side Tfie sign may be placed along the periphery of a public rightofway provided it does not
interfere with traffic safefy but it may not be attached to a utility pole or traffic safety device
C Undeveloped commercial and industrial property for sale or renY signs one sign per
street frontage advertising undeveloped commercial and industrial property for sale or for rent is
permitted while the property is aetually for sale or rent The sign shall not exceed 32 square feet
in sign area per side and eight feet in height
D Developed commercial and industrial property for sale or renY signs one sign per
street frontage advertising a commercial or indusfrial building for rent or sale is permitted while
the buildingis actually for rent or sale If one face of the building is less than 10 feet fromthe
building line the sign shall be placed on the building or in a window The sign shall not exceed
eight feet in height if freestanding it sha0 be located more than 15 feet from any abutting
property line and a public rightofway line Said sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in sign area
per side
E Undeveloped residential property for sale signs one sign per street frontage
advertising undeveloped residential property for sale is permitted not exceeding 32 square feet in
area per side nor exceeding a height of eight feet
F Additional signs the planning and development directormay
grant written authorization to allow temporary offpremises sigRsirisigns in addition to those
permitted abov The size
of these sipns shall be determined bv the planning and development director based on factors
includinq but not limited to syff4gadingsurroundinQ land uses sight distance and traffic safetv but
in na instances shall the height of the sign exceed eight 8 feet and thetotal siQn face area
exceed sixtyfour 64 sauare feet Notice of adjacent property owners sqaReshall not be
required Such additional signs may be usedteused to advertise open houses to advertise
properties for sale lease or rent to provide directions to new developments or similar purposes
Such signsa4aysiQns mav 6e placed within the PWbliGFiglublic riqhtof
way provided they do not interfere with traffic safety 6ut they FAayRetmay not be attached to
utility poles or traffic safetydeVices For the placement of siqns within the public riahtofwav the
planninq and development director shall consult with the Citv Engineer Police Chief Risk
Manager and other staff as appropriate regardinq the placement size and number of signs that
may be permissible within the public rightofway and may require hold harmless aqreements or
similar leaal instrument prior to sign placement as a condition of authorization The planning and
devetopment director shall determine the number and locations of such signs and the period
during which they may be displayed The planning and development director shalt take into
j account the number of existing sigasrisi ns in any proposed location and s4a14mg limit or
prohibit new ones so as to prevent a traffic safety hazardor a detrimental effect on neighboring
property Ord 6287 2 2010 Ord 5993 1 2006
1856030 General provisions all districts Effective before March 16 2012
A Community Signs The planning and development director may approve and permit to
be erected entrance signs at or near the city limits on city public rightofway or on privafely
owned parcels with the owners permission on which may be listed institutional names service
clubs or organizations or points of interest or similar public information Rightofway use permits
may be required for signs located in the public rightofway except as permitted by su6section
1211 132 I or J of this secfion
B Temporary Signs
1 Until March 16 2012 special eyent signage may be allowed in the RO ROH CN C
1 C2 C3 DUCBP LF M1 M2 EP and the nonresidential used properties in the Terrace
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View district and the PUD Lakeland Hills South subject to obtainment of temporary sign permit
authorization from the city and compliance with the following as applicable
a The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet
b Special event signs as authorized herein shall not have the following
i Illumination of any kind
ii Strobing or blinking or flashing lights
iii Electrical animation
iv Changeable reader copy electronic or manual
c Special event signage shall not exceed themaximum height limitations of the
underlying zoning district
d Special event signs may have spinning elements attached to them including but not
limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that they do not
at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard
e Balloons and windsock special event signage shall not be authorized to be placed in
the public rightsofway or onsite landscape areaor off site on another private parcel of land that
does not contain the business or service being advertised
f Flag and pennant special event signage may be authorized to be placed in the public
rightsofway provided that placement in the public rightsofway does not constitute a traffic
safety or pedestrian safety hazard and does not create nonconformance to theAmericans with
Disabilities Act
gFlag and pennant special eyent signage may be authorized to be placed in onsite
landscape area and off site on another priyateparcel of landthat does not contain the business
or service being advertised provided that placement in onsite landscape areas does not impede
sight distance and that offsite placement on another property has received prior property owner
authorization
2 Until March 16 2012 banners may be allowed in the RO ROH CN C1 G2 C3
DUC BP LF M1M2 EP and tlie nonresidential used properties in the Terrace View district
and the PUD Lakeland Hills South subject to obtainment of temporary sign permit authorization
fromthe city and compliance with fhe following
a The area of any single banner used by a single business on a site shall not exceed 32
square feet provided that banners crossing roadways as approved by the city shall not exceed
120 square feet
b Formultitenant buildings andor multibusiness complexes each business shall be
authorized to have a banner provided that the size of each banner shall be limited to a maximum
of 32 square feet and provided that banners crossing roadways as approved by the city shall not
exceed 120 square feet
c Banners as authorized herein shall not have the following
i Illumination of any kind
ii Strobing or blinking or flashing lights
iii Electrical animation
iv Changeable reader copy electronic or manual
d Banner signage shall nbt exceed the maximum height Jimitations of the underlying
zoning district
e Banners may have spinning elements attached to them including but not limited to
flags or pennants or 6alloons or windsocks attached to them provided that they do not at any
time constitute a traffie safety or pedestrian safety hazard
f Banners may 6e authorized to be placed in the public rightsofway provided that
placement in the public rightsofway dges not constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety
hazard or does notcreate nonconformance to the Americans with Disabilities Act
g Banners may be authorized to be placed in onsite landscape area and off site on
another private parcel of land that does not contain the business or service being advertised
provided that placement in onsite landscape areasdoes not impede sight distance and that off
site placement on another properly has received prior property owner authorization
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C Civic Events Street banners maybe permitted subject to approval and installation in
accordance with rules and procedures established by the city of Aubum public works department
D Sign Lighting Provisions
1 All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone No person shall
construct establish create or maintain any stafionary exterior lighting or illumination system or
any interior system which is intended to be viewed from a street highway or other public
thoroughfare used for vehicular traffic which system contains orutilizes
a Any exposed incandescent lamp with wattage in excess of 25 watts
b Any exposed incandescent lamp with a metallic reflector
c Any exposed incandescent lamp with an extemal reflector
d Any revolving beacon light
e Any continuous or sequential flashing operation except as allowed for changing
message center signs in subsection F of this section
2 The provisions of subsection 131 ofthis seetion shall not apply to
a Lighting systems owned or controlled by any public agency for the purpose of directing
or controlling navigation traffic or highway or street illumination
b Aircraft waming lights
E Gonstruction Provisions Sight bistance Exposed Angle Iron and Wire
1 Each sign shall be adequately constructed in accordance with the requirements of the
Intemational Building Codes as amended
2 Signs containing electrical circuitry shall meef the requirements of theNational
Electrical Code and all state laws and shall include an approved testing lab sticker
3 Signs must meet vehicular sight distance requirements established by the city
engineer pursuant to the city of Auburn engineering design standards
4 When a projecting sign is used no angle irons guy wires or braces shall be visible
except those that are an integral part of the overall design such as decorative metals or woods
or unless they are cequired forsafety
F Changing Message Genter Signs Where permitted under this chapter changing
message center signs shall comply with the following requirements provided that changing
message eenter signs that only display time and temperature or similar public service information
shall be exempt from these requirements
1 Where Allowed Changing message center signs shall only be allowed in the I P1 G
1 G2 DUC C3 M1 and M2 zones
a In the I and C1 zones changing message center signs shall only be allowed on
frontages along a collector minor or principal arterial street
b In the I zone no hanging message center sign shall operate between the hours of
1000 pm and 600 am
c In the DUC zone changing message center signs shall only be allowed when located
adjacent and oriented to Aubum Way NorthAubum Way South street frontages For other sign
standards for the DUC zone see ACG 1829060I
2 Number No more than one changing message center sign per street frontage shall be
permitted on each property
3 Sign Face Area Except in the I and P1 zones the changing message center shall not
constitute more than 75 percent of a signs total sign face area
4 Display
a The display of the sign shall not change more rapidly than once every one and one
half seconds
b No scrolling message shall require more than five seconds to be displayed in its
entirety
5 Light Levels
a Changing message center signs shall have installed ambient light monitors and shall at
all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of fhe sign based on
ambient light conditions
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b At no time shall a changing message center sign be operated at a brightness level
greatee than the manufacturers recommended levels
c All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone Thedirector
shall have the authority to require a sign permit application include information to ensure the
intent of fhis requirement is met
d The brightness level shall not exceed 8000 nits when measuredfromthe signs face
at its maximum tirightness during daylight hours and 500 nitswhen measured fromthe signs
face at its maximum brightness befinreen dusk and dawn
6 OnPremises Advertising Only Changing message center signs shall only advertise
onpremises products and services or display publie senriee messages or messages on behalf of
notforprofit organizations
7 Additional Requirements A copy of the manufacturers operating manual shall 6e
provided to the city upon request
8 Amortization All changing message center signs that do not comply with the
requirements of subsections F4 and 5 of this section shall be brought into compliance with
those requirements by April 1 2009
G Change of Copy The holder of a permit for the duration thereof shall have the right
to change the advertising copy on the structure or sign for which the permit was issued without
being required to pay any additional fees
H Exemptions Unless otherwise specified or unless expressly prohibited it is not the
intent of this chapter to regulate the following signs
1 The flag of a government or noncommercialinstitutions such as schools with the poles
treated as structures
2 Official public notices official court notices
3 Incidental signs see ACC 18560200 Definitions
4 Signs not visible from public rightofway
5 Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flushmounted magnetically onto an
operable vehicle
6 Painting repainting cleaning repairing and other normal maintenance unless
structural or electrical changes are made
7 Religious symbols not attached to a permitted sign
8 Memorial signs or tablets names of buildings dates of erection and the like which are
incorporated into the building material and facade
9 Signs required by law trafflc or pedestrian control signs signs indicating scenic or
historic points of interest which are erected by or on the order of a public officer in the
pertormance of his or her public duty
10 Sculpfures fountains mosaics and design features which do not incorporate
advertising or identification
11 Temporary signs limited exclusively to noncommercial speech
I Until March 16 2012 portable signs shall be allowed in the RO ROH CN C1 C3
BP LF M1 M2 EP and the nonresidential used properties in the Terrace View district and the
PUD Lakeland Hills South subject to obtainment of temporary sign permit authorization fromthe
city and compliance withthe following as applicable
1 For singletenant buildings andor sites one portable sign shall be allowed per building
or property frontage as applicable
2 Each business in a multitenant building andor multibuilding complex shall be limited to
a maximum of one portable sign
3 For multitenant buildings andor multibuilding complexes that propose to place one or
more portable signs within the onsite landscaped area atthe intersection oftwo public or privafe
streets or at a driveway intersection with a public or private street compliance to the citys
minimum sight distance requirements shall be maintained at all times
4 For multitenant buildings andor multibuilding complexes that propose to place one or
more potable signs along the property street frontage of a public or private street thetotal
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number of allowable portable signs along said frontage shall be limited as follows to reduce the
visual and aesthetic impact to the city
a Zero to 25 lineal feetof public or priVate street frontage one portable sign every three
lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of three signs at any given time
b Twentysix to 50 lineal feet of public or private street frontage one portaple sign every
three lineal feet of streetirontage up fo a maximum ofour signs at any given time
c Fiftyone to 75 lineal feet of public or private street frontage one portable sign every
three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of five signs at any given time
d Seventysix to 100 lineal feet of public or private street frontage one portable sign
every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximumof six signs at any given time
e One hundred one fo 125 lineal feet of public or prnrate street frontage one portable
sign everythree lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum ofseven signs at any given time
f One hundred twentysix to 150 lineal feet of public or private street frontage one
portable sign every three lineal feet of streef frontage up to a maximum of eightsigns at anygiven
time
g One hundred fiftyone to 175 lineal feet of public or private street frontage one
portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of nine signs at any given
time
h One hundred seventysix lineal feet and greater of public or private street ftontage one
portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of 10 signs at any given
time
i The planning director shall have the discretionary authority to authorize additional
portable signs along a public or private street frontage when in his or her determination such
allowance will not substantively impact the visual andor aesthetic impaef fo the city and such
ailowance is warranted by physical site conditions or economic or business considerations or
otheractors as deemed reasonable by the planning director
5 Portable signs shall not be located in one or more existing parking spaces ona
development site
6 Portable signs as authorized herein shall not have the following
a Illumination ofiany kind
b Strobing or blinking or flashing lights
c Electrical animation
d Changeable reader copy electronic or manual
7 Portable signs may have spinning elements including but not limited to flags or
pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that they do not at any time
constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard
8 Portable signs advertising a business or service not located on the same siteshall be
allowed to be located off site from the business or service being adVertised provided that prior
property owner authorization has been obtained by said business operator or service provider
9 Each portable sign shall have a maximum total sign size of 36 inches in height and 30
inches in width and be limited to two faces
10 Portable signs shall be allowed in the public rightofway provided that any and all
signs are not placed within vehicle travel lanes or improvedunimproved vehicle shoulder areas or
bicycle lanes are not placed in fronf of or block access to marked bus transit stops do not
interFere with or impede pedestrian fraffic or crossings and do not create nonconformance to the
Americans with Disabilities Act
J Untit March 16 2012 offPremises directional signs shall be allowed in the RO ROH
CN C1 C2 C3 DUC BP LF M1 M2 EP and the nonresidential used properties in the
Terrace View district and the PUD Lakeland Hills South su6ject to obtainment of temporary sign
permit authorization from the city and compliance with the following as applicable
1 Offpremises directional signs as authorized herein shall not have the following
a Illumination of any kind
b Strobing or blinking or flashing lights
c Electrical animation
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d Changeable reader copy electronic or manual
2 Offpremises directionaf signs may have spinning elements including but not limited to
flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that they do not at any
time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard
3 Offpremises directional signs may be authorized to be placed in the public rightsof
way provided that placement in the public rightsofway does not constitute a traffic safety or
pedestrian safety hazard and does not create nonconformance to theAmericans with Disabilities
Act
4 Offpremises directional signs may be authorized to be placed in onsite landscape
area or off site on another private parcel of land that does not contain the business or service
being advertised provided that placement in onsite landscape areas does not impede sight
distance and that offsite placement on another property has received prior property owner
authorization
5 Offpremises directional signs shall not be located in one or more existing parking
spaces on a development site
6 Offpremises dicectional signs shall have a maximum sign face area of 12 inches by 24
inches and a total height of 42 inchesinclusive of any wood metal plastic or other support and a
maximum of two sign faces
K Prohibited Signs From and after the effective date of theordinance codified in this
chapter it shall be unlawful for any person to erect or place within the city except as otherwise
authorized
1 A swinging projecting sign
2 Portable signs except as permitted by ACC 1856025 Real estate signs ACC
1856040E G2 Zoning District and subsections I1 through 10 of this section
3 Banners pennants ribbons streamers spinners rotating or blinking lights strings of
lights or similar devices ezcept as permitted by subsection B of this section Temporary Signs
4 Flashing signs except as permitted in subsection D of this section Sign Lighting
Provisions
5 Changing message center signs except as allowed in the I P1 C1 C2 C3 M1
and M2 zones
6 Signs attached to or placed on a vehicle or trailer parlced on private or public property
that is not associated with the business advertised on said signs This provision is not to be
construed as prohibiting the identifeation of a firm or its principal products on a vehicle used in
the normal course of business This does not include automobile for sale signs or signs attached
to franchised buses or taxis
7 Private signs placed in or on a public rightofway except for as expressly permitted by
this chapter
8 Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to traffic safetyby reason of its
size location movement coloring or method of illumination or by obstructing the vision of
drivers or detracting from the visibility of any official traffic control device by diverting or tending
to divert the attention of drivers of moving vehicles from traffic movement on streets roads
intersections or access facilities No sign shalf be erected so that it obstructs the vision of
pedestrians by glare or method of illumination or constitutes a hazard to traffic No sign may use
words phrases symbols or characters in such a manner as to interFere with mislead or confuse
traffic
9 Any sign or advertising structure or supporting structure that is tom damaged defaced
ordestroyed
10 Signs attached to poles installed by govemmental agencies utility poles trees rocks
or other natural feafures
11 Signs attached to benches garbage cans or other street fumiture located within the
public rightofway
12 Rotating signs
13 Billboards
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14 Any sign which does not structurally or materially conform to the requirements of the
citys adopted Intemational Building Code
L Nonconforming Signs Permanent signs established legally prior to the adoption of the
ordinance codifed in this chapter that do not conform to the regulations of this chapter with
regard to number size height or location shall be allowed to remain as legal nonconforming
signs exceptas follows
1 Whenever a new building replaces the principal building
2 When there is an expansion of anexisting building the requirements of this section
shall apply only if there is an increase in floor area of 25 percenf or more including the
cumulative increase of previous expansions after the effective date of the oMinance amending
this section
3 Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming use the requirements of
this section shall apply in full to the new use if and only if there is a change in required signage
due to the zoning district
4 Any sign including the sign structure now or hereafter existing which no longer
advertises a bona fide business conducted or a product sold Such signs shall betaken down
and removed by the owner agent or person having the beneficial use of the land building or
structure upon which such sign may be found within 90 days after written notification from the
building official
M Master Sign Plans Authorized The planning and development director has the
authority to require a master sign plan to ensure a consistent and coordinated signage scheme
for development proposals In approving master sign plans under the provisions ofthis
subsection the director has the authority to approve signage schemes that allow for signs greater
in area and heighf than allowed in the particularzone in which the development is located when a
coordinated signage scheme is used Mastersignage plans shall be recorded
N Maintenance and Safety All permanent temporary and portable signs and
components thereof must be maintained in good repair and in a safe neat clean and attcactive
condition Failure to maintain a signs in accordance with this subsection shall be subject o the
code compliance provisions of the Auburn City Code Ord 6353 5 2010 Ord 6287 2 2010
Ord 6263 5 2009 Ord 6166 2 20080rd 5993 1 2006 Ord 5342 2 2000 Ord 4705
2 1994 Ord 4229 2 1987
1856030 General provisions all districts Effective March 16 2012
A Community Signs The planning and development director may approye and permit to
be erected entrance signs at or near the city limits on city public rightofway or on privately
owned parcels with the owners permission on which may be listed institutional names service
clubs or organizations or pointsof interest or similar public information Right0fway use permits
may be required for signs located in the public rightofway
B Temporary Signs
1 Special event signage may be allowed subject to the following
a Use of such signage is limited to 10 days per display not to exceed 10 days in any 90
day period
b The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet
2 Banners rnay be allowed subject to the following
a No more than two such 5igns may be used per site at any given time
b Use of such signs is limited to 90 consecutive days and may not exceed 90 days in
any 120day period
c Thearea of any single banner used by a single business on a site shall not exceed 32
square feet
3 Signs which are placed upon or withina window and which are intended to be viewed
fromthe rightofway shall not exceed 50 percent of the windowarea
4 Permits are not required except that signs exceeding the allowable size and time
duration must receive a permit issued by the planning and development director if special
circumstances exist that warrant the additional signage
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C Civic Events Street banners may be permitted subject to approval and installation in
accordance with rules and procedures established by the city of Aubum public works department
D Sign Lighting Provisions
1 All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone No person shall
construet esablish create or maintain any stationary exterior lighting or illumination system or
any interior sysfem which is intended to be viewed rom a street highway or other public
thoroughfare used for vehicular traffic which system contains or utilizes
a Any exposed incandescent lamp with wattage in excess of 25 watts
b Any exposed incandescent lamp with a metallic reflector
c Any exposed incandescenf lamp with an extemal reflector
d Any revolving beacon light
e Any continuous or sequential flashing operation except as allowed for changing
message center signs in subsection F of this section
2 The provisions of subsecfion 131 of this section shall not apply to
a Lighting systems owned or controlled by any public agency for the purpose of directing
or controlling navigation traffic or highway or street illumination
b Aircraft warning lights
E Construction Provisions 3ight Distance Exposed Angle Iron and Wire
1 Each sign shall be adequately constructed in accordance with the requirements of the
Intemational Building Codes as amended
2 Signs containing electrical circuitry shallmeet tfie requirements of the National
Electrical Code and all state laws and shall include an approVed testing lab sticker
3 Signs must meet vehicular sight distance requirements established by the city
engineer pursuantto the city of Aubum engineering design standards
4 When a projecting sign is used no angle irons guy wires or braces shall be visible
except those that are an integral part of the overall design such as decorative metals or woods
or unlessthey are required for safety
F Changing Message Center Signs Where permitted under this chapter changing
message center signs shall comply with the following requirements provided that changing
message center signs that only display time and temperature or similar public service information
shaU be exempt from these requirements
1 Where Allowed Changing message center signs shall only be allowed in the I P1 C
1 C 2 DUC C3 M1 and M2 zones
a In the I and C1 zones changing message center signs shall only be allowed on
frontages along a collector minor or principal arterial street
b In the I zone no changing message center sign shall operate between the hours of
1000 pm and 600 am
c In the DUC zone changing message center signs shall only be allowed when located
adjacent and oriented to Aubum Way NorthAubum Way South street frontages For other sign
standards for the DUG zone see ACC 1829060I
2 Number No more than one changing message center signper street frontage shall be
permitted on each property
3 Sign Face Area Excspt in thel and P 1 zones fhe changing message center shall not
constitute more than 75 percent of a signs total sign face area
4 Display
a The display of the sign shall not change more rapidly than once every one and one
half seconds
b No scrolling message shall require more than fve seconds to be displayed in its
entirety
5 Light Levels
a Changing message center signs shall have installed ambient light monitors and shall at
all times allow such monitors toautomatically adjust the brightness level of the sign based on
ambient light conditions
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b At no time shall a changing message center sign be operated at a brightness level
greater than the manufacturers recommended levels
c All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone The director
shall have the authority to require a sign permit application include information to ensure the
intent of this requieement is met
d The brightness levelshall not exceed 8000 nits when measured from the signs face
at its maximum brightness during daylight hours and 500 nits when measured from the signs
face atits maximum brightness befinreen dusk and dawn
6 OnPremises Advertising Only Changingmessage centersigns shall only advertise
onpremisesproducts and servicesor display public service messagesor messages on behalf of
notforprofit organizations
7 Additional Requirements A copy of the manufacturers operating manual shall be
provided to the cify upon request
8 Amortization All changing message center signs that do not comply with the
requirements of sutisections F4 and 5 of this section shall be broughf into compliance with
those requirements by April 1 2009
G Change of Copy The holder of a permit forthe duration thereof shall have the right
to change the advertising copy on the structure or sign for whichfhe permit was issued without
being required to pay any additional fees
H Exemptions Unless otherwise specified or unless expressly prohibited it is not the
intent of this chapter to regulate the following signs
1 The flag of a govemment or noncommercialinstitutions such as schools with the poles
treated as structures
2 Official public notices official court notices
3 Incidental signs see ACC 18660200 Definifions
4 Signs not yisible from pu6lic rightofway
5 Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flushmounted magnetically onto an
operable vehicle
6 Painting repainting cleaning repairing and other normal maintenance unless
structural or electrical changes are made
7 Religious symbols not attached to a permitted sign
8 Memorial signs or tablets names of buildings dates of erection and the like which are
incorporated into the building material and facade
9 Signs required by law traffic or pedestrian control signs signs indicating scenic or
hisforic points of interest which are erected by or on the order of a pubfic officer in the
performance of his or her public duty
10 Sculptures fountains mosaics and design features which do not incorporate
advertising or identification
11 Temporary signs limited exclusively to noncommercial speech
1 Prohibited Signs From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this
chapter it shall be unlawful for any person to erect or place within the city except as otherwise
authorized
1 A swinging projecting sign
2 Portable signs except as pertnitted by ACC 1856025 Real estate signs and ACC
1856040E C2 Zoning District
3 Banners pennants ribbons streamers spinners rotating or blinking lights strings of
lights or similar devices except aspermitted 6y subsecfion B of this section Temporary Signs
4 Flashing signs except as pertnitted in subsection D of this section Sign Lighting
Provisions
5 Changing message center signs except as allowed in the I P1 C1 C2 C3 M1
and M2 zones
6 Signs attached to or placed on a vehicle or frailer parked on private or public property
that is not associated with the business advertised on said signs This provision is not to be
construed as prohibiting the identification of a firm or its principal products on a vefiicle used in
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the normal course of business This does not include automobile for sale signs or signs attached
to franchised buses or taxis
7 Private signs placed in or on a public right0fway except for as expressly permitted by
this chapter
8 Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to traffic safety by reason of ifs
size location movement coloring or method of illumination or by obstructing the vision of
drivers or detracting fromthe visibility of any official traffic control device by diverting or tending
to divert the attention of drivers of moving vehicles from traffic movement on streets roads
intersections or access facilities No sign shall be erected so that it obstructs the vision of
pedesfians by glare or method of illumination or constitutes a hazard to traffic No sign may use
words phrases symbols or characters in such a manner as to interFere with mislead or confuse
traffic
9 Any sign or advertising sttucture or supporting structure that is torn damaged defaced
or destroyed
10 Signs attached to poles installed by govemmental agencies utility poles trees rocks
or other natural features
11 Signs attached to benches garbage cans or other street furniture located within the
public rightofway
12 Rotating signs
13 Billboartls
14 Any sign which does not stcucturally or materially conform to the requirements of the
citys adopted International Building Code
J Nonconforming Signs Permanent signs established legally prior to the adoption of the
ordinance codified in this chapter that do not conform to the regulations of this chapter with
regard to number size heighf or location shall be allowed to remain as legal nonconforming
signs excepY as follows
1 Whenever a new building replaces the principal building
2 When there is an expansion of an existing building the requirements of this section
shall apply only if there is an increase in floor area of 25 percent or more including the
cumulative increase of previous expansions after the effective date of the ordinance amending
this section
3 Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming use therequirements of
this section shall apply in full to the new use if and only if there is a change in required signage
due to the zoningdistrict
4 Any sign including the sign structure now or hereafter existing which no longer
advertises a bona fide business conducfed or a product sold Such signs shall be taken down
and removed by the owner agent or person having the beneficial use of the land building or
structure upon which such sign may be found within 90 days after written notification from the
building official
K Master Sign Plans Authorized The planning and development director has the
authorityto require a master sign plan to ensure a consistent and coordinated signage scheme
for development proposals In approving master sign plans under the provisions of this
subsection the director has the authority to approve signage schemes that allow for signs greater
in area and height than allowed in the particular zone in which the development is located when a
coordinated signage scheme is used Master signage plans shall be recorded
L Maintenance and 3afety Alf permanent temporary and portable signs and
components thereof must be maintained in good repair and in a safe neat clean and attractive
condition Failure to maintain a signs in accordance with this subsection shall be subject to the
code compliance provisions of the Aubum City Code Ord 6353 6 2010 Ord 6287 Z 2010
Ord 6263 6 2009 Ord 6166 2 2008 Drd 5993 1 2006 Ord 5342 2 2000 Ord 4705
2 1994 Ord 4229 2 1987
1856040 Regulation by district
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A RR RS LHRS R1 LHR1 R2 LFiR2 R3 LHR3 R4 LFiR4 RMHP LHRMHP
Zoning Districts Nonresidential Uses Exceptas Noted
1 Residential entry monument A cumulative area of 50 square feet or 10 feet in height
highesfi point of sign structure not to exceed two per entrance provided that no sign exceeds
32 square feet in area
2 Maximum sign area of all signs is 40 square feet per frontage
3 Freestanding Signs
a Total number permitted one per frontage not to exceed two total freestanding signs
per property
b Maximum height 10 feet
c Maximum area 32 square feet per face calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign
area for every three lineal feet of firontage The minimum entitlement for freestanding signs shall
be one 16squarefoot sign for those sites with frontages less than48 feet
4 WaU Signs for Building orTenant Space
a Total number permitted one per frontage not to exceed two total wall signs per
building
b Maximum area 32 squarefeet calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area for
every three lineal feet of frontage The minimum entitlement for wall signs shall be one 16
squarefoot sign for those sites with frontages less than 48 feet
5 Signs may be indirectly illuminated only
B RO ROH CN C1 LHC1 BP Zoning Districts Nonresidential Uses
1 Maximum sign area of all signs is 150 square feet per frontage
2 Freestanding Signs
a Total numberpermitted one per frontage not to exceed two total
b Maximum height 22 feet 10 feet in the RO zone
c Maximum area 100 square feet per face 75 square feet per face in the RO zone
calculated at a rate of one square foof of sign area for every two lineal feet of frontage Minimum
entitlement for freestanding signs shall be one sign at 32 square feet for those sites with less than
64 feet of frontage
d If permitted the second freesfanding sign shall not exceed 50 percent of the area
allowed for a single freestanding sign and 150 feet measured in a straightline distance must
separate multiple pole signs
3 Wall Signs for Building or Tenant Space
a Total number permitted One perfrontage
b Maximum area 100 square feet calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area for
every 15 lineal feet of frontage For multitenant buildings where freestanding signage contains
the name of not more than one tenant business eg a prime tenant name or a shopping center
name an additional 25 percent of wall signage per tenant space shall be allowed This increase
in signage shall not apply to minimum entitlement for wall signs which shall be one sign at 16
square feet
c Signs may be directly or indirectly illuminated
4 Suspended Signs
a Total number permitEed one per entrance
b Maximum area six square feet per face
c Minimum clearance is eight feet from sign to grade
5 Projecting Signs
a Nof permitted in CN RO or R0M
b TotaF number permitted one in lieu of a permitted freestanding sign
c Maximum height height requirement of the zoning district
d Maximum area 50 percent of the area allowed for single freestanding signs
C P1 LHP1 I LHI Zones
1 Freestanding Signs
a Total number permitted one per frontage not to exceed finro total
b Maximum height 18 feet
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c Maximumarea 80 square feet per face calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign
area for every two lineal feet of frontage The minimum entitlement for freestanding signs is one
sign at 32 square feet
d 1f permitted the second ireestanding sign shall not exceed 50 percent of the area
allowed for a single freestanding sign and 150 feet measured in a straighfline distance must
separate multiple pole signs
e For projects parcels or complexes that have a single street fronfage and more than
300 feet of street frontage a changing message center sign may be permitted for a total of two
signs perfrontage subject to the following
i Only one changing message center is provided
ii Mulfiplesigns are separafed by at least 150 feet
iii Thecombined area of the finro signs does not exceed 120 square feet in size and
neither sign is greater than 80 square feet in size
2 Wall Signs for Building oc Tenant Space
a Total number permitted two per street frontage
b Maximum area 50 square feet fortotal of all wall signs per frontage
c Signs may be directly or indirectly illuminated
D LF M1 M2 Zoning Districts
1 Maximum sign area of all signs is 150 square feetfrontage
2 Freestanding Signs
a Total number permitted two per frontage not to exceed four total
b Maximum height 30 feet
c Maximum area 125 square feet per face calculated at a rafe of one square foot of
sign area for every two lineal feet of frontage Minimum entitlement for freestanding signs is 32
square feet for those sites without 64 feet of frontage
d The total area of freestanding signs on any giVen frontage shall not exceed the area
allowed for a single freestanding sign
e The maximum height of signs located ona second orthird frontage shall be 20 feet
f Multiple freestanding signs must be separated by 150 feet measured in a straightline
distance
3 Wall Signs for Building or Tenant Space
a Total number permitted one per frontage
b Maximum area 100 square feetcalculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area for
every 15 lineal feet of frontage
4 Projecting Signs
a Total number permitted one in lieu of a permitted freestanding sign
b Maximum height height requirement of the zoning district
c Maximum area 50 percent of the area allowed for single freestanding sign
E G2 Zoning District
1 Maximum sign area of all signs is 200 square feet
2 Hanging signs that are designed to display the availability of a specificproduct in a
business limited to three square feet and no more than finro such signs per business shall be
considered permanent signs but shall not be calculated as part ofithe maximum allowed signage
3 Freestanding Signs
a Freestanding signs are not allowed on properties abutting or oriented toward Main
Street
b Total number permitted one per ftontage not to exceed two total
c Maximum height 20 feet
d Maximum area 75 square feef per face calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign
area for each lineal foot of frontage Minimum entitlement for freestanding signs shall be one sign
at 32 square feet
4 Wall Signs
a Total number permitted one per frontage
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b Maximum area 150 square feet calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area for
every one lineal footof frontage For multifenant buildings where freestanding signage contains
the name of nof more than one tenant business eg a prime tenant name or a shopping center
name an additional 25 percent of wall signage per tenant space shall be allowed This increase
in signage shall not apply to minimum entitlemenf for walls signs which shall be one sign at 16
squarefeet
5 Suspended Signs One doublefaced suspended sign not exceeding three square feet
per face may be allowed for each business entrance There shall be a minimum of eight feet of
Gearance between the grade and the sign
6 Portable Signs One portable sign may be allowed for each business entrance not to
exceed one portable sign per building frontage subjecf to the following
a May be placed within public rightofway subjecY to the guidelines provided by the
planning and development director in consultation with the city engineer such that sign does not
intertere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic and conforrns to the requirements ofthe Americans
with Disabilities Acf
b May not exceed 36 inches in height and 30 inches in width and be limited to two faces
c May be displayed during business hours only
d Must be constructed of either wood or another sturdy material to ensure stability in the
wind
e May not move spin flash or othenwise be animated
f Shall meet applicable supplemental design requirements of the Aubum downtown
association
7 Supplemenfal Sign Sfandards G2 Zone
a Sign Design and Construction
i All signs other than temporary signs shall be made of professional durable materials
such as wood metal andor glass
ii Signs that are indirectly illuminated shall have their light sources shieldedfrom view
iii Internally illuminated signs are not permitted abutting or oriented toward Main Street
b 3ign Placement
i Signs shall be oriented toward pedestrian visibility and shall be positioned at such a
height as to be readable by pedestrians
ii Extemally mounted wall signs shall not be mounted so as to block building windows
F C3 Zoning District
1 Freestanding Signs
a Total number permitted two per frontage not to exceed four total
b Maximum height 30 feef
c Maximum area 200 squarefeet calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area for
every two lineal feet of frontage proVided that the maximum size of any sign does not exceed
125 square foot per face The minimum entitlement for freestanding signs is 32 square feet for
those sites without 64 feet of frontage
d The total area of freestanding signs on any given frontage shall not exceedthe area
allowed for a single freestanding sign
e The maximum height of signs located on a second or third frontage shall be 20 feet
2 Wall Signs for Building or Tenant Space
a Maximum area 125 square feet calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area for
every 15 lineal feet of frontage
3 Projecting Signs
a Total number permitted one in lieu of a permitted freestanding sign
b Maximum height height requirement of the zoning district
c Maximum area 50 percent of the area allowed for single fteestanding sign
4 Suspended Signs
a Total number permitted one
b Maximum placementheighf 25 feet
c Maximum area six square feet per face
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d Minimum clearance is eight feet from sigrr to grade
5 OffPremises Signs
a Total number permitted one per business and one per parcei
b Location Offpremises sign must be located in a zone that permifs offpremises signs
c Maximum height 20 feet
d Maximum area 50 percent of the area allowed for single freestanding sign calculated
using the feet of frontage of the site wherethe sign is located
e Must be within750 feet of the business being advertised
f Must be separated from any existing pole sign a minimumdistance of 150 feet
measured in a straightline distance
g Sign can be no more than two faces
h Signs may be directly or indirectly illuminated
G EP Zoning District
1 Maximum sign area of all signs is 150 square feet per street frontage
2 Freestanding Signs
a Freestanding signs shall be limited to ground signs
b Total number permitted one per frontage not to exceed two total
c Maximum height 10 feet
d Maximum area 100 square feet per face calculated at a rate of one square foot of
sign area for every two lineal feef of frontage Minimum entitlement for freestandingsigns is 32
square feet for those sites with less than 64 feet of frontage
e Multiple freestanding signs must be separated by 150 feet measured in a straightline
distanee
f Minimum Yard Setbacks
i Directly illuminated signs 10 feet
ii Indirectly illuminated signs fi ve feet
3 Wall Signs for Building or Tenant Space
a Total number permitted one per frontage
b Maximum area 100 square feet calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign area for
every 15 lineal feet of frontage Foc mulfitenant buildings where freestanding signage contains
the name of not more than one tenarrt business eg a prime tenant name an additional 25
percent of wall signage per tenant space shall be allowed This increase in signage shall not
apply to minimum enfitlement for wall signs which shall be one sign at 16 square feet Ord 6287
2 2010 Ord 6036 4 2006 Ord 5993 1 2006 Ord 4229 2 1987
1856050 Administrative provisions
A Permifs Required Except as provided in subsection B of this section no signs shall
hereafter be erected reerected constructed altered or maintained except as provided by this
chapter and when required a building permit for the same has been issued by the building
officral A separate permit shall be reguired for a sign or signs for each business entity andor a
separate permit shall be required for each group of signs on a single supporting structure
1 Application for Permits Application for sign permits shall be madeto the building
official on a form as provided by the building division Such application shall require
a Name of business and address where work is to be performed
b Name and address of property owner
c Name and title of the person completing the application
d Name and address telephone number of the person or firm doing he work and
preferably the owner of said establishment
e Washington contractors registration number industrial use permit number sales tax
number
f A site plan showing location of the sign in relation to buildings property lines and street
rightofway including the size and location of all existing signs on the property
g A scale drawing of the proposed sign or sign revision showing size height copy
structural and footing details and material specifications
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h A description of work to be performed and type of sign
i Electrical load with name of electrical contractor responsible for installation of service
feed wires if other than sign contractor
j Structural engineers stamp required on those signs and sign structures subject to wind
and seismic forces
2 Revocation of Permit The building official may in writing suspend or revoke a permit
issued under the provisions of this chapter whenever tthe permit is issued in error or on the basis
of incorrect information supplied or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the
provisions of this cliapter
3 Pecmit Fee Schedule The fees prescribed in the citys fee schedule must be paid to
the city for each sign installation for which a permit is requited by this chapter and must be paid
before any such permit is issued by the building official Fees for building permits for each sign
erected installed affixed structurally altered relocated or created by painting shall be set in
accordance with the citys fee sc6edule
4 Sign permits shall be processed in accordance with therelevant timelines and
procedures identified in ACC Title 14 Project Review
B Interpretation In all applications for permits where a matter of interpretation arises the
most restrictive definition shall prevail Ord 5993 1 2006 Ord 4705 2 1994 Ord 4229 2
1987
1856060 Deviations variancesand appeals
A The planning anddevelopment director may grant up to a 50 percent deviation to the
provisions of this sign code related to sign height and sign area ln a petitionfor a deviation the
planning and development director shall have the power and duty to review decide grant grant
with conditions or deny the requested deviation The ptanning and development director may
grant a deviation fromthe provisions of this chapter only whenthe deviation is within 50 percent
of the entitlement and all of the following findings of fact are met
1 The literal interpretafion and strict application of the provisions and requirements would
cause undue arid unnecessary hardship because of unique or unusual conditions pertaining to
the specific building parcel oc property in question and
2 The granting ofi the requested deviation would nofi be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or property owners in the vicinity and
3 The granting of thedeviation would not be contrary to the general objective and intent
of this chapter this title or the comprehensive plan
B An applicant requesting an administrative deviation under the provisions of this
chapter shall submit thefollowing along with the required filing fee
1 A letter in memorandum foRnat outlining how the request is consistent with the criteria
of this subsection
2 A site plan that is accurately drawn to an engineered scale of one inch equals 40 feet
one inch equals 20 feet one inch equals 10 feet that includes the following information
a Boundaries and dimensions of the site
b Location of buildings parking areas and adjacent sfreets
c Graphic representations of all existing signs including their size height and placement
on the site
d Graphic representation of the proposed signs subjectto the request
e Building elevation showing the placement of the sign on that elevation if applicable
C The action of the planning and development direetor rejeccting approving or modifying
any decision or application is a final administrative decision subjectto appeal to the citys hearing
examiner Appeals of administrative decisions with regard to this chapter shall be processed
consistent with ACC 1870050
D The planning and development director shalf render a written decision on the
requested deviation request within seven business days of submittal of all required elements and
filing fee
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E Requesfs that exceed the 50 percenf deviafion or those not related to allowable sign
height or sign area shall be processed as a variance in accordance with ACC 1870010
F The planning and development director may aliow for the repair oc replacement of
nonconforming signs that have a significant historical or cultural element or are integral
components of abuilding roof or facade that has asignificant historicaf or cultural element to
which the sign isa confibuting component Ord 6287 2 2010 Ord 5993 1 2006 Ord 4229
2 1987
1856070 Liability
This chapter shall not be consdtuted to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any
person owning building altering eonstructing removing or moving any sign in the city for
damages o anyone injured or damaged either in person or property by any defect therein nor
shall the city or any agent thereof be held as assuming such liability by reason of permit or
inspection authorized hecein or a certifcate of inspection issued by the city or any of its agents
Ord 5993 1 2006 Ord 4229 2 1987 Formerly 1856110
1856080 Conflicts repealed
All sections or parts of sections of the municipal code all ordinances and all resolutions
or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be andthe same are repealed to the extent of such
conflict Ord 5993 1 2006 Ord 4229 2 1987 Formerly 1856120
1856090 Administrative provisions
Repealedby Ord 5993 Ord 4229 2 1987
1856100 Appeals and variances
Repealed by Ord 5993 Ord 4229 2 1987
Section 3 Effect of Interim Zoning Controls For the period specified
herein that the interim zoning controls are in effect said controls shall be the
controlling regulatory language for applicable sections of Section 1856025 of
the Auburn City Code that may be amended by the interim zoningcontrols
Section 4 Term of Interim Zoning Controls The interim zoning
controls imposed by this Ordinance shall become effective as provided herein
and shall continue in effectfor an initial period of one year unless repealed
extended or modified by the city Council affer subsequent public hearings and
entry of appropriate findings of fact pursuant to RCW 35A63220 provided that
the interim zoning controls shall automatically expire upon the effective date of
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zoning and land use regulations adopted by the City Council to address siting
and regulation of real estate signsin the City of Auburn
Secfion S Preliminary Findings The following preliminary findings
of fact are hereby adopted
A That the current economic situation that began in 2008 has affected
the volume of residential and nonresidential construction activity in
the City of Aubum that has resulted in a reduction in thetotal
number of residential building permits reviewed and approved by
the City
B That the reduction in the sale lease rent and development of
residential and nonresidential properly in the City has substantively
reduced revenue to the city in terms of real estate excise tax
development review fees impact fees system development
charges sales taxes and property taxes thereby having a
significant and real impact on the Citys general fund and reducing
total revenue available to provide public services
C That because of the need to balance the economic development
interests of the City and the public health safety and welfare of its
citizens from any and all potenfiaf impacts of residential real estate
signs special care and attention needs to be employed in
developing appropriate legislation that satisfactorily addresses the
concerns of the City while also conforming to legal requirements
D It is appropriate to collect and compile documentation information
testimony and statements of concemed citizens of the City and of
other persons interested in or familiar with the issues of residential
and nonresidential real estate signs and their impacts to fully
explore ways to protect the City and ifs citizens from any and all
adverse impacts
Section S Work Plan The following work plan is adopted to address
the issues involving real estate signs
A That the City of Aubum Planning Commission shall be authorized
and directed to conduct public work sessions and hold public
hearings and public meetings to fully receive and consider
statements testimony positions and otherdocumentation or
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evidence related to the issue of residential and nonresidential real
estate signs
B That the Planning Commission and City staff are authorized and
directed to review the experiences of other jurisdictions the status
of legal cases and statistical data information studies and other
evidence compiled by other municipalities of the regulation of
residential real estate signs and to review the regulations
ordinances and codes adopted and implemented by other
municipalities to address residential and nonresidential real estate
signs and any other information that is pertinent to these signs
C That the City of Auburn Planning Commission shall work with City
staff and the citizenry of the City to developproposals for regulation
of residential and nonresidential real estate signs to be forwarded
in its recommendations to the City Council for inclusion in
ordinances and ultimate adoption as a part of the City Code of the
City of Auburn
D That the Mayor in consultation with the City Attorney Planning
Development Director the Public Works Director Police Chief and
other staff shall periodically advise the City Council as to the status
of hearings meetings and information development regarding
activities ofi the Planning Commission and City staff relative to
residential and nonresidential real estate signs withsuch reports
to be scheduled approximately every six 6 months or as
appropriate throughout the period of theinterim zoning controls and
any extensions thereof until adoption of a comprehensive
ordinance as developed relating to residential real estate signs
becoming effective in conjunction with the termination of the interim
zoning controls referred to in this Ordinance
Section 7 Public Hearing A public hearing shall be scheduled for
730 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard on the 6th day of
June 2011 in City Council Chambers 25 West Main Street Aubum
Washington 98001 to hear and consider the comments and testimony of those
wishing to speak at such public hearing regarding Fie interim zoning controls
Section 8 Severabilitylf any sections sentence clause or phrase of
this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of
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competent jurisdiction or its application held inapplicable to any person property
or circumstance such invalidity or unconstitutionality or inapplicability shall not
effect the validity or constitutionality of any other section sentence clause or
phrase of this Ordinance ot its application to any other person property or
circumstance
Section 9 Effective Date That this Ordinance shall take effect and
be in full force five 5 days after publication as required by law
Dated and Signed this day of 2011
ITY OF AU
l
PETER B LEWIS MAYOR
ATTEST
Danielle E Daskam City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
r Daniel B Heitl City Attomey
eK
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Hearing - Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Date:
June 1, 2011
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council conduct the public hearing.
Background Summary:
On May 2, 2011, the Auburn City Council passed Resolution No. 4701 that established a
moratorium on acceptance of applications for licenses, permits and approvals for medical
marijuana dispensaries . Pursuant to the Resolution, medical marijuana dispensary means any
individual, business, corporation, cooperative or other entity or establishment that 1) sells
marijuana to a qualifying patient as defined in Chapter 69.15A RCW; 2) dispenses marijuana
more than one qualifying patient in any thirty 30 day period or to any person who does not
meet the definition of qualifying patient under the terms of Chapter 69.15A RCW; or 3)
maintains more than one month supply for one qualifying patient on the premises at any time.
Further, the Resolution specifies that the receipt of cash or other consideration as a condition
of in exchange for contemporaneously with or immediately following the delivery of marijuana
shall be presumed to be a sale.
The City of Auburn does not currently have a specific provision in its zoning and land use
codes addressing the use of property for a medical marijuana dispensary and would need to
develop the appropriate zoning and land use regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries.
The City Council's passage of Resolution No. 4701 was based in part on a finding that
indiscriminate and inappropriately placed medical marijuana dispensaries may result in
diminution of real estate property values and may as well result in adverse impacts to the
affected neighborhoods. The City Council also found that the secondary impacts associated
with medical marijuana dispensaries could include crimes against the dispensaries themselves
as a result of the case and drugs maintained on the site, increased criminal activity in areas
around the dispensaries, loss of revenue for neighboring businesses and exposure to minors.
The City Council further found that that to avoid or minimize the potential negative impacts of
any future use of property for such medical marijuana dispensaries in the City of Auburn it will
be necessary for there to be regulations in place to 1) properly review and assess the impacts
a dispensary may have on the City and the immediate neighborhood and 2) determine
reasonable and appropriate measures to be taken to mitigate those identified negative
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impacts.
The City Council determined in passing Resolution No. 4701 that in order to fully consider all
the options and alternatives for regulations pertaining to medical marijuana dispensaries and
fully investigate and review all of the factors involved in developing appropriate regulation of
medical marijuana dispensaries, the City needed time to complete such reviews and put into
place such regulations prior to acceptance of applications for licenses, permit and approvals
for the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries.
The City Council's passage of the moratorium specified in Resolution No. 4701 is permitted
under the provisions of RCW 35A.63.220. For conformity to this statute, the City Council must
hold a public hearing on the establishment of the moratorium within 60 calendar days of its
adoption by Council.
Please Note: Staff believes that there is still enough uncertainty pertaining to recent and
potential future legislation efforts for medical marijuana dispensaries that the moratorium
specified in Resolution No. 4701 continues to be warranted.
O3.4.2.1.2
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance, Planning And Community Development Other: Legal
Councilmember:Norman Staff:Snyder/Heid
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:PH.2
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Hearing - Amendment to 2010 and 2011 CDBG Annual
Action Plans
Date:
May 31, 2011
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to its Community
Development Block Grant 2010 and 2011 Annual Action Plans.
Background Summary:
The preparation of an annual action plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City to receive federal funds under the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The City operates under a Consolidated Plan that
is currently in effect for 2010-2014. The Action Plan outlines proposed expenditures to
implement the goals of the City's Consolidated Plan. It identifies federal and local funds
expected to be available, indicates the activities on which they will be spent, and sets goals for
the number and type of services expected to be provided.
The City of Auburn anticipates approximately $250,000 of unused CDBG funds will be
available for projects that are consistent with federal regulations and objectives and policies of
the Auburn Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. Planned projects
include improvements to Shaughnessy Park ($50K), downtown business façade improvement
program ($25K) and acquisition of property to assist Auburn Youth Resources in developing a
teen drop-in program ($175K).
The process of a substantial amendment process is required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City to receive federal funds under the
Community Development Block Grant-Recovery (CDBG-R) program.
A public notice and a brief description about the amendment to the 2010 & 2011 Annual Action
Plans were published in The Seattle Times and posted on the City's website. Though not
required by HUD, Council will conduct a public hearing on the amendment in addition to the
fifteen-day public comment period.
On May 23, 2011, the Planning and Community Development Committee reviewed the
preliminary draft of the amendment and recommended it be forwarded to Council for approval.
The Finance committee is also scheduled to review and discuss the draft on June 6, 2011.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
May 23, 2011 Minutes
Date:
May 24, 2011
Department:
Police
Attachments:
Municipal Services Minutes 5-23-11
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Information only.
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:MS.0
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May 23, 2011
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MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER 3:30 PM, AUBURN CITY HALL, 25 W. MAIN STREET,
CONFERENCE ROOM NO. 3, 2ND FLOOR
Chair Peloza called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3 on
the second floor of City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn WA. Members
present: Chair Bill Peloza, Vice Chair Sue Singer, Member John Partridge. Staff
present: Pete Lewis, Mayor, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Assistant Chief of Police
Bob Karnofski, Assistant Chief of Police Bill Pierson, City Attorney Dan Heid, and
Police Secretary Kathy Emmert. Others present: Police Chaplain Jay Coon and
citizen Wayne Osborne
II. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
III. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes of the April 25, 2011 Municipal Services
Committee Meeting
Vice Chair Singer moved to accept the Minutes as presented. Member
Partridge seconded. Chair Peloza concurred.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-0
IV. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (Action Items)
A. Resolution No. 4709 * (Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between
the Cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, Seatac,
and Tukwila regarding invstigative assistance at the SCORE Detention
Facility
Vice Chair Singer moved to forward Resolution No. 4709 to the full
Council for acceptance. Member Partridge seconded. Chair Peloza
concurred.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-0
B. Resolution No. 4712 * (Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute an agreement between
the City of Auburn and the Washington State Department of Corrections
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for services involving department Community Correction Officers at the
Auburn Justice Center
Vice Chair Singer moved to forward Resolution No. 4712 to the full
Council for acceptance. Member Partridge seconded. Chair Peloza
concurred.
MOTION CARRIED: 3-0
V. INFORMATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Ordinance No. 6361* (Heid)
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance
No. 5250, adopted June 21, 1999, prohibiting social cards games
conducted as a commercial stimulant except for those establishments
currently licensed by the Washington State Gambling Commission and/or
lawfully operating in the City as of June 7, 1999; establishing penalties for
violations; and providing that the moratorium on social card games
conducted as a commercial stimulant as established under Ordinances
5249 and 5198 be terminated unless this ordinance is deterimed to be
invalid or unenforceable for any reason
City Attorney Heid presented the background for this clarification of an
earlier Ordinance. The Committee supports Orcinance No. 6361.
B. Ordinance No. 6364 *(Lee)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending the Auburn City Code and creatin g new sections of the Code
both relating to parking
The Committee discussed the implications of this Ordinance and
requested language amendments for review at the June 13, 2011
meeting.
C. Ordinance No. 6366* (Lee)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
creating a new Section 10.04.015 of the Auburn City Code and a new
Chapter 3.90 of the Auburn City Code, relating to the recoupment of law
enforcement costs for responding to incidents involving intoxicated
persons
The Committee discussed the implications of this Ordinance and
requested language amendments and additional documentation for review
at the June 13, 2011 meeting.
D. Fireworks Update (Lee)
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Assistant Chief Pierson provided an update of the staffing for fireworks
emphasis, as well as, the times agreed upon by the Tribe for the hours the
discharge area will be in use. Fireworks discharged in the discharge area
will end on the following schedule: Sunday through Thursday at 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday at midnight. July 3 and 4 at 2 a.m.
E. Police Chaplain’s Program
Chaplain Jay Coon provided insight into the various situations into which
chaplains for the Police Department and VRFA are brought, the
satisfaction of being a part of these significant events for both members of
the public and the departments. The absolute confidentiality of their
interaction allows all to process their situations in a safe environment. The
team of chaplains provides support for each other as well. The
involvement of the chaplains with an organization, Charteris, provides
them with a mechanism to fund minor expenses associated with their
volunteer work in this capacity.
F. Matrix*
The Matrix is adjusted as follows:
24P – Fireworks Update – the review date is removed and updates will be
provided at each meeting leading up to the July 4 holiday.
9 I – Police Chaplain’s Program – the review date is removed and
comments are added to the status section reflecting the involvement of the
chaplains in Charteris.
VI. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5 p.m.
Signed this _____ day of June 2011.
________________________________ _______________________________
Bill Peloza, Chair Kathy Emmert, Police Secretary/Scribe
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
May 23, 2011 Minutes
Date:
May 31, 2011
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Planning & Community Development
Committee Draft Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Information only.
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Norman Staff:
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:PCD.0
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DRAFT
PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
May 23, 2011
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 5:02 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, Vice Chair Nancy Backus
and Member John Partridge.
Staff members present included: Mayor Pete Lewis, Planning and Development Director
Kevin Snyder, Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Community Services Manager
Michael Hursh, Economic Manager Doug Lein, Contract Economic Development
Planner William Thomas, Senior Planner Hillary Taylor, Planner Stuart Wagner, and
Planning and Community Development Secretary Tina Kriss.
Audience members present included: Wayne Osborne, Lee Michaelis of R.W. Thorpe
and Associates, and Robert Whale of the Auburn Reporter.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. May 9, 2011
Member Partridge moved and Vice Chair Backus seconded to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2-0
IV. ACTION
A. 2011 Annual Action Plan Amendment
Community Services Manager Michael Hursh brought forward the staff report. The
preparation of an annual action plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City to receive federal funds under
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Action Plan
outlines proposed expenditures to implement the goals of the City's Consolidated
Plan. It identifies federal and local funds expected to be available, indicates the
activities on which they will be spent, and sets goals for the number and type of
services expected to be provided.
The City of Auburn anticipates approximately $250,000.00 of unused Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds that will be available for projects that are
consistent with federal regulations and objectives and policies of the Auburn
Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. Planned projects include
improvements to Shaughnessy Park, $50,000.00; downtown business façade
improvement program, $25,000.00; and acquisition of property to assist Auburn
Youth Resources in developing a teen drop-in program, $75,000.00.
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The funds, $153,000.00 and $105,000.00, were originally allocated in the 2010, 2011
action plan to the debt service loan for the Community Center. This project is not
ready to move forward and the funds were unused. The funds will be lost if not
reallocated. The City will continue to build into the action plan the Community Center
as long as it is a viable potential project in the future.
Member Backus moved and Member Partridge seconded to forward Resolution No.
4710, CDBG amendment to 2010 and 2011 Annual Action Plans.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0
B. Ordinance No. 6363, Zoning Code Amendments – Mosby Brothers Farms, Inc.
Planner Stuart Wagner presented the staff report. Burr Mosby of Mosby Brother
Farms Inc. through his agent, Lee Michaelis of R.W. Thorpe and Associates applied
for both Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendments in June of 2010. This staff
report and recommendation addresses the follow-on “privately initiated” amendments
to the Title 18 - Zoning of the Auburn City Code’s to allow for and regulate the
establishment and operation of “agricultural enterprises” on properties with a zoning
designation of RC, Residential Conservancy.
The Planning Commission, at the May 7, 2011 public hearing, made a
recommendation to the City Council for adoption of the proposed code amendments
with one modification to a wall signage provision. The Planning and Community
Development Committee and the Public Works Committee were satisfied with the
code amendments and recommended changes. Ordinance No. 6363 includes minor
formatting and non-substantive text changes that were made in conjunction with the
Legal Department. If this item moves forward it will go before Council June 6, 2011.
Member Backus moved and Member Partridge seconded to f orward Ordinance No.
6363, Zoning Code Amendments – Mosby Brothers Farms, Inc. to full City Council
for approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0
V. DISCUSSION and INFORMATION
A. Ordinance No. 6365, Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure
Senior Planner Hillary Taylor briefed Committee on the status of Ordinance No.
6365; during the 2009 session the Washington State Legislature passed House Bill
1481 (HB 1481), an Act relating to electric vehicles. The Bill addressed electric
vehicle infrastructure including the structures, machinery, and equipment necessary
and integral to support an electric vehicle, including battery charging stations, rapid
charging stations, and battery exchange stations. The City of Auburn must allow
electric vehicle infrastructure as a use in all areas except those zoned for residential
or resource use or critical areas by July 1, 2011.
The proposed code changes were brought before Planning Commission for public
hearing on May 3, 2011, they recommended Planning and Community Development
Committee approve the code amendments as presented by staff.
Ms. Taylor reviewed Ordinance No. 6365 with Assistant City Attorneys Steven Gross
and Doug Ruth. Legal staff provided comments and suggestions based on the City’s
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ability to enforce the model ordinance since this is new technology and enforcement
issues will need to be determined. After review Committee provided the following
feedback:
1. Accessibility – Pg. 6 of 9: Legal staff suggested striking “requirements of
WAC51-50-005” since handicap accessible parking space is exclusive and
within this ordinance handicap accessible electrical vehicle charging station
spaces would not be exclusive. Staff will review this language with the City
legal department.
2. Lighting – Pg. 7 of 9: Suggestion, remove “shall” and insert “should”.
3. Data Collection – Pg 7 of 9: Legal staff recommended striking this section;
Committee would like to keep the language to provide access for public
safety issues.
4. 18.47.70 Signage—Noticing of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Pg. 7 of
9: Rephrase this section to provide recommendations, rights and
responsibilities to private citizens for charging stations on their property.
Staff will check with legal to define language and bring proposed Ordinance No.
6365 back to Committee. If significant changes are made Committee can determine
if this item needs to go back before Planning Commission.
B. Phase II – Code Update Project “Information Item”
Planner Stuart Wagner reviewed phase two of the Code Update Project previously
discussed with Committee January 10, 2011 and subsequently February 14, 2011.
Mr. Wagner provided the Committee highlights showing what research the Planners
have done related to the code update and the next steps in how the City is handling
permitted uses, development standards, parking, and landscaping.
Committee and staff discussed parking and design issues. Mayor Lewis stated
Municipal Services Committee offered to handle the topic/issue of citywide parking.
Chair Norman is unsure if Municipal Services Committee would be the best place to
discuss citywide parking since Downtown Redevelopment Committee and Planning
and Community Development Committee take care of planning issues. Chair
Norman stated she would like to see a more cohesive strategy in taking care of
parking issues. Member Backus expressed Planning and Development Committee
may be a better fit. Mayor Lewis stated Municipal Services could be used as a
second committee in regulating citywide parking hours and enforcement. Member
Partridge mentioned Municipal Services Committee space on their agenda to take on
a larger project.
Planner Wagner then reviewed other staff highlights and informed the Committee
staff will return in June to seek input on the code update project and planning topics.
C. Director’s Report
Director Snyder and Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided a handout
showing modifications to downtown parking, permit and public parking, which will
take place at the first of June as a result of the promenade construction. Ms.
Chamberlain detailed the changes noted on map:
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• Red sections – three (3) hour public parking from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday (58 parking spaces).
• Blue sections – downtown business and auburn resident permit parking,
$10.00/month (117 parking spaces). Parking for downtown employees,
downtown business owners, and Auburn residents for long term parking.
Commuter parking is limited to Sound Transit garage to make more parking
for local downtown businesses. The permit parking is from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. Monday through Friday and open parking for nights and weekends
• Yellow section – Green River Community College parking (45 parking
spaces).
• Green section – South Division Street Promenade project construction
staging parking.
• The “Kiss and Ride” 15 minute parking is being changed to 3 hour parking.
Parking Study/Plan
Director Snyder stated staff proposes working with Downtown Redevelopment and
Planning and Community Development Committees to put together a parking study
to develop a long term and short term strategic plan to manage parking in the
downtown urban center. Input from The Auburn Downtown Association (TADA) and
general public along with other departmental staff would aid in Committees, Council
and staff formulating strategies, goals and an action plan.
Committee requested holding two meetings; one for input from the general public
and the second to provide interaction and obtain feedback on a proposed plan.
Committee consensus was that City Council should be making policy regarding
parking for the entire downtown including Main Street. Committee is excited about
this opportunity to formulate and implement a plan; Committee suggested holding the
meeting in a facility that is able to promote Q&A opportunities and interaction
between City staff, Council and the public.
D. PCDC Status Matrix
Minor changes were made to the matrix. If Committee has any questions please contact
Director Snyder.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community
Development Committee, Chair Norman adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m.
APPROVED THIS ________ DAY OF ______________.
Lynn Norman, Chair Tina R. Kriss, Planning and
Development Secretary
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
May 16, 2011 Minutes
Date:
May 31, 2011
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
May 16, 2011 Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Information only.
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Public Works
Councilmember:Wagner Staff:
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:PW.0
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CITY OF AUBURN
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
May 16, 2011
DRAFT MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Rich Wagner called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. in Conference Room #2, located
on the second floor of Auburn City Hall, One East Main Street, Auburn, Washington. Committee
members present were: Chairman Rich Wagner, Vice-Chair Bill Peloza, and Member Virginia
Haugen. Also present during the meeting were: Mayor Peter B. Lewis, Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy, City Engineer/Assistant Director Dennis Selle, Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub,
Utilities Engineer Dan Repp, Project Engineer Jacob Sweeting, Project Engineer Leah Dunsdon,
Project Engineer Robert Lee, Project Engineer Ryan Vondrak, Sanitary Sewer Engineer Robert
Elwell, Water Utility Engineer Cynthia Lamothe, Street Systems Engineer Seth Wickstrom, Planner
Stuart Wagner, Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Utilities and Account Services Manager Mark Gregg, Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, Robert
Copeland, representing Skills Inc, Burr Mosby, Rosella Mosby, and Brett Jacbosen from Mosbys
Farm, and Department Secretary Jennifer Rigsby.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee approve
the Public Works Committee minutes for date, May 2, 2011.
Motion carried 3-0.
B. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. CP0756 LEA HILL PUMP
STATIONS DECOMMISSIONING PHASE 2
Project Engineer Sweeting confirmed that the City is prepared to move forward with
decommissioning the Lea Hill Pump Stations, in response to a question asked by Chairman
Wagner.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP0756, Lea Hill
Pump Stations Decommissioning – Phase 2.
Motion carried 3-0.
C. PERMISSION TO AWARD CONTRACT 11-12 TO NORDIC CONSTRUCTION INC. ON THEIR
LOW BID OF $48,954.35 PLUS WA STATE SALES TAX OF $4,650.66 FOR A TOTAL
CONTRACT PRICE OF $53,605.01 FOR PROJECT NO. C410A, 277TH WETLAND
MITIGATION MONITORING (ANNUAL)
Chairman Wagner asked if the work on the east side of the creek will be completed at a later
time. Project Engineer Dunsdon answered that staff has written the regulatory agencies, the
Army Corps of Engineers and the State Department of Ecology (DOE), explaining the scope of
the project, what work was attempted last year, and what the City is intending to do this year.
The City has provided the Corps and DOE with proposed revised performance measures that
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only involve the west side of the creek as the east side of the creek is inaccessible. Staff will be
meeting with DOE in June to review the revisions and discuss next steps.
Project Engineer Dunsdon stated that at this time she does not think there can be any work
done on the east side of the creek because it is too wet, in response to a question asked by
Chairman Wagner.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council grant permission to award Contract No. 11-12 to Nordic Construction Inc.
for Project No. C410A, 277th Wetland Mitigation Monitoring (Annual).
Motion carried 3-0.
D. PERMISSION TO AWARD CONTRACT 11-08, TO JOHANSEN EXCAVATING, INC. ON
THEIR LOW BID OF $4,054,501.80 PLUS WA STATE SALES TAX OF $40,409.53 FOR A
TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE OF $4,094,911.33 FOR PROJECT NUMBER CP1005, SOUTH
DIVISION STREET PROMENADE PROJECT
Chairman Wagner requested a break down of the costs for the utility work separate from the
costs of the rest of the project. Project Engineer Vondrak said that he would provide that to the
Committee.
Member Haugen stated that she would be voting against the award of the contract at the Public
Works Committee Meeting as well as at the City Council Meeting due to feedback she has
received from citizens. Member Haugen asked that her statement be reflected in the minutes.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Chairman Wagner, that the Committee
recommend Council award Contract No. 11-08 to Johansen Excavating, Inc. for Project No.
CP1005, South Division Street Promenade Project.
Motion carried 2-1. Member Haugen voted against the motion.
Chairman Wagner asked if there was a presentation on the project being presented to the City
Council. Project Engineer Vondrak answered that there is not a presentation currently planned.
Mayor Lewis requested a presentation be scheduled for the June 6, 2011 City Council Meeting.
E. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,531.90 TO CONTRACT 10-26
WITH MOUNTAIN WEST CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR WORK ON PROJECT CP0920, 2009
AC WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
Project Engineer Lee explained that there have been existing pavement failures experienced
during construction and Change Order No. 3 will replace additional affected roads for a full
width roadway repair. Lee stated that the contract includes the pavement directly affected by
the utility replacement but as work commenced it was discovered that there is no sub-base
under the roadway in the project’s vicinity. Project Engineer Lee said that the roads within the
project were originally identified as possible candidates for Save Our Streets (SOS)
improvements and staff believes it is appropriate for the SOS program to share in a portion of
the cost of pavement restoration.
Chairman Wagner asked if there is a detour plan for the project. Lee answered there are local
detours and the roadways will only be closed intermittently during construction. Lee said that
the work will occur during regular construction hours.
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Vice-Chair Peloza asked if the project is located in the recently annexed area of Lea Hill.
Project Engineer Lee confirmed that to be correct.
Member Haugen asked how close the project is to SE 320th Street. Director Dowdy answered it
is approximately 20 blocks north of SE 320th Street or approximately 1 mile.
Member Haugen asked if the project is related to in-fill development that had been discussed at
past Public Works Committee Meetings. Mayor Lewis and Chairman Wagner both answered
that it is not.
Member Haugen voiced concern that SOS funds may be being used to complete a
development project. Member Haugen asked if there were existing permits that were extended
for the development of the properties in the project’s vicinity. Mayor Lewis answered that the
permits which were recently extended were for a development near the Green River Community
College, approximately 25 blocks away from the Asbestos Cement (AC) Watermain
Replacement Project.
Mayor Lewis stated that the replacement of the waterline and subsequent repair of the roadway
is not developer driven. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that the waterline system
was upgraded to meet the standards of the City’s existing system and not because of planned
development. Member Haugen asked if the vacant lots in the vicinity of the project will be
developed. Mayor Lewis stated that the properties may be developed in the future.
Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle explained that there are two parts to the project. There is
an existing old waterline which was determined to be a high priority to replace. Assistant
Director/City Engineer Selle said that while work on the waterline was being done in the existing
neighborhood, it was found that the existing streets are in very bad condition. Staff is
recommending partnering the SOS program funding with the Water Utility funding to complete
street preservation of the existing roadway. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that
there are no pending development applications for the plats in that area.
Chairman Wagner pointed out that if developers do come and develop the properties, they
would be responsible for paying the system development charges.
Member Haugen reiterated her concerns regarding the use of SOS funds for the project.
Chairman Wagner stated that the project was driven by the utilities to remove the asbestos
concrete pipes out of the City’s water system by replacing them with iron pipes and it did make
sense to complete some street preservation work as part of the project since the roadway
would have to be torn up during the waterline replacement. Chairman Wagner said that utility
funds were being used for part of the pavement repair as well as SOS funds because it makes
cost saving sense to complete the utility work and road work in concert.
Mayor Lewis repeated that there are no current plans for development of the parcels in the
vicinity of the project, following comments made by Member Haugen.
Vice-Chair Peloza asked what type of treatment will be used to preserve the streets. Project
Engineer Lee answered that initially just the utility trench area was going to be patched but
there were roadway failures outside of the area. The change order will allow for the existing
asphalt to be ground-up and reused for a new road base and a new 4 inch pavement will be laid
over the base.
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Project Engineer Lee reviewed the project vicinity map in response to questions asked by Vice-
Chair Peloza.
Member Haugen restated her concerns regarding the use of SOS funds for the project and that
both the utility and SOS funds may be being used to support future development in the area
surrounding the project.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Chairman Wagner, that the Committee
recommend Council approve Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 10-26 for Project No.
CP0920, 2009 AC Watermain Replacement.
Chairman Wagner asked for a roll call vote.
Chairman Wagner and Vice-Chair Peloza voted in favor of the motion. Member Haugen voted
against the motion.
Motion carried 2-1.
F. APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO. 6 TO CONTRACT 10-16 $1,059.21, FOR A TOTAL
CONTRACT PRICE OF $160,895.37, WITH R. L. ALIA AND ACCEPT CONSTRUCTION OF
PROJECT NO. CP1011 TACOMA PIPELINE 5 B STREET NW INTERTIE PROJECT
Project Engineer Dunsdon was present. There were no questions from the Committee.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee
recommend Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 6 to Contract 10-16 and approve
construction for Project No. CP1011 Tacoma Pipeline 5 B Street NW Intertie Project.
Motion carried 3-0.
III. ISSUES
There were no issues.
IV. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
A. ORDINANCE 6363 – ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS (CREATING NEW SECTIONS
18.04.035, 18.04.036, 18.04.827, 18.04.894, 18.04.911 AND 18.31.210 OF THE AUBURN
CITY CODE AND AMENDING SECTIONS 18.07.020 AND 18.56.030 OF THE AUBURN CITY
CODE) RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND REGULATION OF AGRICULTURAL
ENTERPRISES
Planner Wagner introduced himself to the Committee. Wagner explained that Ordinance No.
6363, which addresses agricultural enterprises, went before the Planning Commission on May
3, 2011. The amendments in the ordinance are privately initiated and the amendments will
define agricultural enterprises and supporting uses. There are also a series of development
standards that would regulate agricultural enterprises and changes to the land use table that
would permit agricultural enterprises either through an Administrative Use Permit or Conditional
Use Permit.
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Ordinance No. 6363 was reviewed by the Planning and Community Development Committee
and will go back to that Committee for action on May 23, 2011.
Planner Wagner answered questions asked by Chairman Wag ner regarding the wording in the
section of the ordinance that addresses changing message center signs.
Chairman Wagner asked why Conditional Use Permits were being issued as designated on
page 9 of the ordinance. Planner Wagner responded that the Planning Director supports the
use of Conditional Use Permits under certain circumstances, to provide some flexibility and as a
discretionary action.
Vice-Chair Peloza voiced his support of the Mosbys Farm plans for expansion and promotion of
local agriculture. Chairman Wagner also voiced his support.
Vice-Chair Peloza announced that at the last WIRA-9 meeting $300,000.00 in funding was
awarded to study the levee along the Green River near Mosbys Farm.
The Committee supports the introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 6363.
B. UTILITY SERVICE WATER LEAK ADJUSTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE– SEWER
PORTION
Finance Director Coleman confirmed that the current discussion would apply to only the sewer
portion of the Utility Service Water Leak Adjustment Policy and that the water portion of the
policy will be discussed at the Public Works Committee Meeting in June, in response to
questions asked by Chairman Wagner.
Chairman Wagner asked why staff decided to adjust no more than two billing cycles or 3 billing
cycles, if billed monthly, as stated in page 2 of the policy. Coleman stated that the time limits
were chosen to help encourage customers to locate the leak and make repairs quickly.
Chairman Wagner pointed out that there may be situations when the customer is doing their
best to locate leaks and make repairs but the time it takes them extends beyond 2 or 3 billing
cycles because the leak is difficult to find. Chairman Wagner suggested changing the wording
to provide more flexibility and allowing the Committee to make a decision to extend the amount
of time adjustments can be made, especially in cases where the customer is showing due
diligence. Mayor Lewis agreed with the changes proposed by Chairman Wagner.
Mayor Lewis asked the Committee if they would like to change the administrative policy to allow
for a longer time. Chairman Wagner stated that there should be a longer time frame than that
currently stated in the policy under the appeal process. The Committee concurred. Mayor
Lewis authorized an immediate change to be made to the policy which will allow for a longer
period of time under the appeal process subject to the discretion of the Finance Director, so
that the changes may be applied to the leak adjustment appeals to be reviewed.
Finance Director Coleman explained that when the standard adjustments are granted by the
City, Finance staff will adjust no more than two billing cycles if the customer is billed bi-monthly
or 3 billing cycles if the customer is billed monthly. If the customer files for an appeal, the
Committee will be able to extend that 2-3 month time period. This will apply to sewer as well as
water.
Mayor Lewis spoke about the need for having a deadline for adjustments, especially in cases
when a leak can not be located and a new line needs to be installed.
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Chairman Wagner asked if the water and sewer appeals will be combined or if there will be
separate appeal processes for each. Finance Director Coleman answered that in section 4.8 of
the policy, it will be made clear that there is a separate appeal process for both water and
sewer. Coleman stated a combined appeal can be made for non single-family properties, in
response to a question asked by Chairman Wagner. Chairman Wagner requested that all
appeals be made separately. Mayor Lewis agreed that similar language should be used for the
appeal processes, but the water and sewer appeals should be made separately.
The Committee and staff reviewed the appeal process. Finance Director Coleman pointed out
that adjustments to accounts are not made until leaks are repaired.
The Committee and staff decided that further discussion regarding billing adjustments and
tracking will take place at future Public Works Committee and the Finance Committee
meetings.
C. SKILLS INC. LEAK ADJUSTMENT APPEAL
Chairman Wagner stated that given the previous discussion regarding the sewer leak
adjustment policy, he supports granting the leak adjustment appeal made by Skills Inc. Vice-
Chair Peloza agreed.
Finance Director Coleman confirmed that both the water and sewer adjustments are being
appealed, in response to a question asked by Vice-Chair Peloza. Chairman Wagner pointed
out that in the future the appeals will be separate and that even combined, he believed the
appeal to be worthy, the 50% adjustment for water and the 100% adjustment for sewer.
The Committee and staff reviewed the calculations for the leak adjustment for the Skill’s Inc.
appeal. The adjustment amount was figured to be $27,019.00.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee grant
the leak adjustment appeal for Skills Inc.
Motion carried 3-0.
D. HINSHAW’S HONDA LEAK ADJUSTMENT APPEAL
Chairman Wagner asked if the appeal is water and sewer combined. Finance Director
Coleman answered that the appeal is for sewer only.
The Committee has been asked to make a determination on the sewer leak appeal because the
leak did not occur between the main and the building.
Finance Director Coleman confirmed that the amount of the adjustment will be $1,508.00.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Peloza, seconded by Member Haugen, that the Committee grant
the leak adjustment appeal for Hinshaw’s Honda.
Motion carried 3-0.
E. 2011 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT AREAS
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Street Systems Engineer Wickstrom reported that there is $200,000.00 budgeted in 2011 for
sidewalk repairs. Wickstrom reviewed the map of the proposed repair locations with the
Committee.
Street Systems Engineer Wickstrom stated that at the proposed southern location, which
includes O Street SE, 25% of the repairs were completed as part of the 2009 Sidewalk Repair
Project and the 2011 project will finish the remaining 75% of the repairs.
Wickstrom said that the project repairs existing sidewalks and does not build new sidewalks, in
response to a question asked by Chairman Wagner.
Street Systems Engineer Wickstrom said that the staff is proposing to repair the sidewalks on
Harvey Road because the area generates the most citizen complaints.
Wickstrom stated that he believed there is enough funding to complete the Priority 1 sidewalks
indicated on the map and anticipates enough funding left to complete some of the Priority 2
sidewalks.
Vice-Chair Peloza voiced his support for making sidewalk repairs on Harvey Road. Vice-Chair
Peloza asked if the project could be completed before Fall 2011. Wickstrom answered that
concrete work can usually be done at any time during the year and he is currently working on
getting the Save Our Streets Project and Arterial Street Preservation Project into construction
which involve weather dependant work prior to the Sidewalk Repair Project.
The Committee concurs with the staff recommendations for the project.
F. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Item 17 – C207A – A Street NW Corridor – Phase 1: Chairman Wagner asked what the
Washington State Department of Transportation needed to approve. Assistant City Engineer
Gaub answered that the State needs to approve the City advertising the project.
Item 23 – CP0915 – Well 1 Improvements: Chairman Wagner asked if the project should still
move forward in light of the water agreement with Cascade Water Alliance. Utilities Engineer
Repp stated that the project will continue because it is part of the City’s Water Supply Strategy
along with the Cascade agreement.
Item 24 – CP1102 – 2011 Arterial Preservation Project: Chairman Wagner asked why the road
improvements on the downtown streets are not included on the project location list. Assistant
City Engineer Gaub answered that the downtown improvements currently being constructed are
part of the Save Our Streets Projects (SOS) and are included in Item 32 – CP1002 – 2010
Local Street Pavement Preservation.
Member Haugen stated that she is concerned about using the Save Our Street Funds in areas
where their may be new development and in annexation areas. Chairman Wagner pointed out
that the SOS program is not developer driven and that prior to the initiation of the SOS Projects
the Committee reviews and approves a list of proposed project locations for each year.
Chairman Wagner asked when the list for proposed 2012 project locations will be brought to the
Committee. Assistant City Engineer Gaub answered in early Fall 2011.
Mayor Lewis pointed out that citizens that reside in the annexation areas are now also paying
into the SOS fund.
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Item 27 – CP1024 – AWS and M Street SE Intersection Improvements: Assistant City Engineer
Gaub diagramed the 17th/MStreet SE restriction of left turn movements at the request of
Chairman Wagner.
Chairman Wagner asked how staff plans to educate the public about the turn restrictions at the
intersection. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle stated that the neighborhood will be notified
and the intersection will be signed and the new signs flagged.
Vice-Chair Peloza asked why the turns were being restricted. Assistant City Engineer Gaub
answered that the change is due to a high instance of accidents at the intersection.
Mayor Lewis suggested using digital reader boards on 17th Street to notify drivers of the future
turn restrictions in advance of completion of the project.
Member Haugen asked if a presentation about the intersection could be made at a City Council
Meeting to help increase media coverage. Mayor Lewis supported having a presentation on
June 20, 2011.
The Committee and staff discussed the project target date.
Chairman Wagner suggested waiting to start the project until after the 4th of July Holiday. The
Committee and staff agreed.
Member Haugen asked if project will be delayed if there are Council concerns. Member
Haugen stated that she was concerned about accidents that may occur after the left turns are
restricted. Mayor Lewis reminded the Committee that the reason staff proposed the turn
restrictions is due to the current high accident rate.
Chairman Wagner said the goal of the discussion was to start public education about the
intersection changes.
Item C – CP1016 – Fenster Levee Project: Vice-Chair Peloza stated that the project is on S
Street and T Street, in response to a question asked by Chairman Wagner.
A brief discussion was held on the existing parking sign located on Auburn Avenue north of
Main Street in which Councilmember Peloza requested that the arrow on this sign be reversed
to direct people down the alley in an easterly direction for parking. Mayor Lewis directed staff
to change the direction of the sign.
AGENDA MODIFICATION
G. RESOLUTION NO. 4709 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE A WHOLESALE WATER SUPPLY PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH
CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE
Director Dowdy reported to the Committee that over the past two months the City has been
negotiating a wholesale water agreement with Cascade W ater Alliance and is close to an
agreement that is suitable to all parties and consistent with the four city agreement.
Utilities Engineer Repp distributed the agreement briefing materials to the Committee.
Director Dowdy asked that the Committee Members keep the materials for today’s discussion
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as well as for when the agreement comes forward to the Committee for action. Chairman
Wagner asked when the agreement is scheduled to come forward. Director Dowdy answered
that the agreement will probably be presented to the Committee for action at the June 20,
2011 Public Works Committee Meeting and to City Council for introduction and adoption the
same day. Dowdy said that it may be possible to reach a final agreement sooner and
Chairman Wagner could review the agreement prior to the June 6, 2011 Public Works
Committee from which the Chair will be absent. Chairman Wagner and Director Dowdy
discussed the agreement approval timeline. Director Dowdy said the goal is to get the
agreement in place by July 1, 2011.
Utilities Engineer Repp reviewed the anticipated agreement scheduled with the Committee.
Repp explained that the negotiations have been complicated because Cascade and Tacoma
are operating under an existing agreement and the City of Auburn is negotiating the new
agreement with Cascade. Although the subject agreement will be between the Auburn and
Cascade Tacoma is also reviewing the document since it will be producing the water and
delivering it to Auburn through Tacoma infrastructure.
Director Dowdy said that Cascade’s goal is to present the agreement to their board on May
25, 2011.
Chairman Wagner spoke about the importance of the agreement and would like the
opportunity to review the agreement prior to it going forward for action, even if it had to be
reviewed by him prior to the June 6, 2011 Public Works Committee Meeting. Vice-Chair
Peloza suggested that any comments the Chair had regarding the agreement could be written
and included in the record of minutes of the June 6, 2011 meeting. Chairman Wagner told
staff that May 31, 2011 is the last day he will be available to review the agreement prior to the
June 6, 2011 Public Works Committee Meeting.
Member Haugen asked what would happen if the agreement is not ready by June 6, 2011
meeting. Director Dowdy answered that the agreement would then be taken to the June 20,
2011 Public Works Committee and Council Meetings for action. Member Haugen commented
on the importance of the agreement.
It was decided to make every effort to have the agreement ready for the Chair’s review and
then take the agreement forward for action on June 6, 2011.
Utilities Engineer Repp reviewed the content of the distributed materials with the Committee.
Including a summary outline showing the major elements of the agreement, a review of
Auburn’s Water Supply Strategy, a copy of the Capital Facilities Plan, a copy of the Four
Cities Agreement, and a copy of the water rates section of the City of Tacoma Municipal
Code, which was flagged.
Repp reviewed the major agreement elements. Repp explained that the Agreement Pricing
and Payment section outlines the unit pricing for the system development charges. The City
is proposing to purchase 2 mgd and pay an SDC of $3.1 million. Tacoma also requires a
Readiness to Serve Charge with in $961.80/mo. The agreement will have an option to
purchase additional capacity. The City of Auburn will need to prepare an annual operating
plan and weekly schedules during delivery.
Repp pointed out the Termination and Assignment Clauses included in the agreement. Vice-
Chair Peloza asked what penalty for termination will be. Utilities Engineer Repp answered
that the penalty will be based on the date of termination and conditions of termination. The
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costs for termination will be included in the draft agreement. There will also be no assignment
to others without Auburn consent.
The materials also include a Cost Comparison and an Anticipated Schedule. Repp discussed
the Wholesale Water Purchase Cost Comparison table with the Committee. Chairman
Wagner requested additional information on how the Rate/CCF for Auburn was calculated
and the production costs for the years 2006 through 2010.
Utilities Engineer Repp pointed out that the City of Tacoma has pricing for wholesale constant
use customers and wholesale summer seasonal peaking. Staff is proposing that the City of
Auburn be a constant use customer due the pricing and the flexibility it will provide to
managing the system. Chairman Wagner asked for additional calculations for the Rate/CCF
for Cascade/Tacoma.
The Committee and staff discussed the seasonally weighted calculations for wholesale
summer seasonal peaking rates. Chairman Wagner asked for volume calculations.
Vice-Chair Peloza asked if payment is due as soon as the agreement is signed. Director
Dowdy answered when the agreement is approved the City will pay the SDC charges
immediately and then the City will receive a monthly bill for the usage fees. Director Dowdy
explained that the usage fees are based on the City of Tacoma Municipal Code and may
change as their rates change, in response to a question asked by Vice-Chair Peloza.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the meeting was
adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
Approved this _______ day of _________________________, 2011.
Rich Wagner Jennifer Rigsby
Chairman Public Works Department Secretary
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
May 16, 2011 Minutes
Date:
June 1, 2011
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Information only.
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance
Councilmember:Backus Staff:
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:FN.0
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDFN.0
Finance Committee
May 16, 2011 - 6:00 PM
Annex Room 1
MINUTES
I.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1 located
on the second floor of the City Hall Annex located at One East Main Street in Auburn.
A.Roll Call
Chair Backus, Vice Chair Lynn Norman and Member Rich Wagner were present. Also
present during the meeting were Mayor Peter B. Lewis, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder,
and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson.
B.Announcements
There was no announcement.
C.Agenda Modifications
Agenda modification included correction of a scriveners error for total payroll vouchers
which should be $1,962,638.99.
II.CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and
will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A.May 2, 2011 Minutes
Vice Chair Norman moved and Member Wagner seconded to approve the May 2, 2011
minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
B.Claims (Coleman)
Claims check numbers 404006 through 404411 in the amount of $4,272,040.51 and
dated May 16, 2011.
C.Payroll (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 531317 to 531414 in the amount of $842,893.80 and electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,118,745.19 for a grand total of $1,961,638.99
for the pay period covering April 28, 2011 to May 11, 2011 .
Committee members reviewed the vouchers and briefly discussed claims voucher
numbers 404008, 404032, 404060, 404070, 404080, and 404237.
Vice Chair Norman moved and Member Wagner seconded to approve the claims and
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payroll vouchers.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
III.DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.Ordinance No. 6361 (Heid)
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5250,
adopted June 21, 1999, prohibiting social card games conducted as a commercial
stimulant except for those establishments currently licensed by the Washington State
Gambling Commission and/or lawfully operating in the City as of June 7, 1999;
establishing penalties for violations; and providing that the moratorium on social card
games conducted as a commercial stimulant as established under Ordinances 5249
and 5198 be terminated unless this ordinance is determined to be invalid or
unenforceable for any reason
City Attorney Heid stated that Ordinance No. 6361 provides clarification of the original
ordinance establishing the moratorium in 1999. The ordinance has never been
challenged by the Gambling Commission. The effect would be that any establishment
licensed as of 1999 by any regulatory agency authorized to license gambling activities
would be entitled to operate card games, with the exclusion of pull tabs and punch
boards. City Attorney Heid noted that the Emerald Downs property was, at the time the
moratorium was established, zoned Industrial and is now zoned Commercial allowing
for more flexibility. Industrial zones have more restrictions with regard to allowable
uses.
Committee members briefly reviewed Ordinance No. 6361.
B.March 2011 Financial Report (Coleman)
Director Coleman reviewed the first quarterly report for 2011, including water revenues,
building permits, property taxes, sales taxes, cable tv franchise fees, and business
license fees.
In response to questions from Chair Backus, Director Snyder explained that the City
provides two notices for business license renewals. If still unpaid, it becomes a code
compliance issue. At this time, there are eleven outstanding delinquencies. Through a
concerted effort by Code Enforcement staff via telephone and in-person contact, staff
was able to verify those businesses no longer in operation or they have collected
the delinquent fees. Business license delinquencies are down to eleven from over three
hundred last year. Staff continues to work with those eleven businesses to obtain
payment of delinquent business license fees.
Member Wagner referred to page 125, Sales Tax, paragraph one, second sentence,
and inquired regarding streamlined sales tax mitigation.
Director Coleman explained that the State Department of Revenue sets the City's
streamlined sales tax mitigation. That figure is reduced by the amount paid through
voluntary compliance with the law by out of state businesses . The information and
amounts paid via out of state participation are not provided to the City by the
Department of Revenue as it is considered proprietary information.
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IV.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at
6:25 p.m.
APPROVED THE ______ DAY OF JUNE, 2011.
Nancy Backus, Chair Cathy Richardson, Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
May 24, 2011 Minutes
Date:
May 31, 2011
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
May 24, 2011 Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Norman Staff:
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:DR.0
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDR.0
CITYOF DRAFT
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON
MAY 24 2011
MINUTES
1 CALL TO ORDER
Ghair Lynn Norman calied the meeting to order at 401 pm in Annex Conference Room 2
located on the second floor ofi One East Main Street Auburn Washington Committee
Members present were Chair Lynn Norman Vice Chair Nancy BacKus and Member Rich
Wagner
Staff present included Mayor Pete Lewis Planning and Development Director Kevin
Snyder Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub
Project Engineer Ryan Vondrak Economic Development Manager poug Lien Planning
Secretary Tina Kriss and Support Clerk Bobbie Hodgkinson
Audience Members present were Executive Director of the Auburn Downtown Association
Kathleen Keator
If CONSENT AGENDA
A Meeting Minutes April 26 2011
Vice Chair Backus moved and Chair Norman seconded to approve the consent agenda
items as presented
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 30
III DISCUSSION
A Local Revitalization Funding
Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain presented a list of proposed projecfs to be
considered for expending the remaining balance of the Local Revitalization Funding
LRF The Promenade bids came in approximately 900000 less than the Engineers
estimate which leaves a surplus of slightly more than 1000000
As outlined in the May 18 2011 Memorandum o the Committee staff brought forward
four recommended projects to spend remaining LRF funds A second list requests the
Committee select the top 5 options as a contingency plan in the event favorable bids
continue to result in surplus money to expend
There are three goals outlined to accomplish with the remaining funding
1 Projecfs that can be put out to bid in a relatively short timeframe with minimal design
to meet the bond required expenditure schedule of 750o of the LRF bonds by
November 13 2011 and 100 by May 13 2012
2 Project Nos 1 and 4 and to a certain extent No 3 that continue the downtown
infrastructure improvements along Main Street connecting Historic Main Sfreet with
the Promenade and Plaza projects by replacing sfreet lights to our new standard and
providing additional street furnifure consistent with the Promenade and Plaza
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3 Complete the northwest corner of the City Hall block to be consistent with the new
Plaza improvements
Committee reviewed and agreed on the four Staff Recommended Options Committee
also agreed to move No 1Provide and install a signature art piece for downfown from
the second list to the Staff Recommended Options list
1 Replace the existing teal downtown pedestrian lighting 62 total
2 Design and construct improvements to the City Hall NorthPlaza
3 Install Pedestrian Kiosks additional 23
4 Provide AdditionalStreet Fumiture in Downtown
5 ProVide and install a signature art piece for downtown TBD
Chair Normanasked the Gommittee how they feltabout the order on the second list and
Committee concuRed that Nos 2 to No 7 would be readdressed at a later time if it is
determined there are additional funds available
IV INFORMATION
A Pedestrian Kiosk Walking Touc
Weather permitted and Chair Norman adjourned the meeting at 418 pm for the
Pedestrian Walking Tour
Participating were Chair Lynn Norman Vice Chair Nancy Backus Member Rich
Wagner Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder Planning Manager Elizabeth
Chamberlain Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub Economic Development Manager
Doug Lien and Support Clerk Bobbie Hodgkinson
A mockup kiosk 7 ft x 2 ft was placed at each of the following locations with
consideration given to the scale placement whether squared or on an angle traffic and
pedestrian flow safety sight distances obstructions etc
1 NW comer of B Streef and Main Street
2 AttheJustice Center on Main Street west of the main entrance partially on the
sidewalk
3 B Street Plaza Two kiosks each offset with one locafed on each end of the Plaza
one at the NE comer and one at the SW corner
4 2d and A Street SE at the NW corner
5 Sounder Plaza A StreetSW North of The SfationBistro on brickwork
6 West Main and B Sfreet on the SW side in front of the Historic Auburn Sign
7 SW corner of City Hall at Main Street and A Street NW
Chair Norman reconvened the meeting at 526 pm
Following the Walking Tour Committee and staff discussed the proposed locations
Ms Chamberlain requested confirmation that it will be okay to have the kiosks all located
on the one side of Main Street raher than staggered and noted thatthe group did nof
look at the location on Main Street across from the Justice Center Chair Norman
responded it is a valid point but if is more important to serve 6 Street thanthe other side
of the street and expressed concern that the other side is shaded by frees and might not
be visible enough Perhaps at some point of accommodating the HighSchool other
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locations could be considered this can be a line item in the budget perhaps 2 or 4 per
year
The kiosk map details are yet to be worked out Chair Norman stated the scale is good
but would like to see some universal signage on the map and suggested the sign at
Main Street by theSoander Stafion would be a good place to mention the Environmental
Park and Interurban Trail
B DRC Matrix
Project Engineer Ryan Vondrak distributed a handout prepared by the consultant for the
South Division Sfreet Promenade Project of a proposed project sign that will be placed
on Main Street by the expanded Plaza for the project The proposed sign shows the
overaU project streetscape design anticipated construction schedule and a contact
number if anyone has questions The sign will be approximately 4 x 8
The Committee discussed adding other information to include the underground utilities
storm drainage and other improvements as well as showing where the funding came
from and indicate whece the gateway arch is going to be located
Staff will take the inputprovided by the Committee and revise the proposed sign
accordingly
Chair Norman noted Item 10 Downtown Incentives on theMatrix is moved to June 28
Everything else remains the same
V ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
ChairNorman adjourned the meeting at 536 pm
APPROVED THIS DAY OF
Lynn Norman Chair Bobbie Hodgkinson Support Clerk
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Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the May 16, 2011 City Council Meeting
Date:
May 31, 2011
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve the minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:CA.A
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDCA.A
City Council MeetingcrnroF
May 16 2011 730 PM
Auburn City Hall
WASHINGTON MINUTES
I CALL TO ORDER
A Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B Lewis called the meeting to order at 730 pm and led those in
attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance
B Roll CaIG
Councilmembers present Rich Wagner Sue Singer Nancy Backus Bill Peloza Lynn
Norman Virginia Haugen and John Partridge
Directors and staff members present included City Attorney Daniel B Heid Parks Arts
and Recreation Director Daryl Faber Planning and Developmenf Director Kevin Snyder
Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy Police Commander Will Lathrop Finance Director
Shelley Coleman and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson
C Announcements Appointments and Presentations
There was no announcement
D Agenda Modifications
Agenda modification included the correction of a scriveners error for total payroll
vouchers wtiich should be 196263899
II CBTIZEN INPUT PIDBLIC HEARINGS CORRESPONDENCE
A Public HearBngs
There was no hearing scheduled for this evening
B Audience Participation
This is the pace on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council
on any issue Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form provided
Gretta Petridge 303 Jewel Street Enumclaw
Ms Pefridge spoke regarding providing eveningentertainment for atrisk youth in
Auburn Providing an example of evening entertainment for all ages at an
establishment on Whidbey Island Ms Petridge encouraged Council to provide similar
wholesome entertainment within the Auburn community
C Correspondence
No correspondence was received
III COlNCIL COMIVIITTEE REPORTS
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A Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported that the Municipal Services Committee has not met since the last
Councif ineeting The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for May 23 2011 at 330 pm
B Planning Comrnunity Development
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met
on May 9 2011 at SOO pm The Committee approved the final pay estimate and
acceptance of construction for the White River Trail Extension project The Committee
also discussed Mosby Farms privately initiated zoning code amendments including the
Hearing Examiners recommendations and code amendments for the keeping of urban
farm animals such as chickens and miniature goats and pigs The Committee also
requested more information relatedto bee keeping in an urban setting anddiscussedhistoricpreservationstrategiesKingCountyandPierceCountycountywidepolicy
amendmenfs and the Planning and Community Development Committee matrix The
next regular meeting of the Planning and CommunityDevelopment Committee is
scheduled for May 23 2011 at 500 pm
C Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 330
The Committee approved contract administration items including CP0756 Lea Hill
Pump Stations Deeommissioning Phase 2 C410A 277th Wetland Mitigation
Monitoring CP1005 South Division Street Promenade Project CP0920 2009 AC
Watermain Replacement and CP1011 Tacoma Pipeline 5 B Street NW Intertie
Project The Committee also discussed Ordinance No 6363 regarding zoning code
amendments the Utility Service Water Leak Adjustment Administrative Policy and
Procedure for both water and sewec two water leak adjustment appeals 2011 sidewalk
repair project areas Cascade Water Alliance water agreement and capitalproject
status report The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduledfor
June 6 2011 at 330 pm
D Finance
Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 600 pm The
Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers Chair Backus reported on pass
through expenses for Auburn School District in the amount of 518000 which entails
three years of false meter readings due to Metro charges The City will receive a credit
from Metro for these fees Chair Backus also reported on claims paid to RW Scott in
the amount of 161000 for the Citys Save Our Streets SOS program RL Alia in the
amount of 102000 for the City Hall Plaza project which was funded by federal
grants RedFlex in the amount of 74000 for the photo enforcement program
infractions Rodarte Construction in the amount of 250000 for the Ellingson sewer
work which is paid from the Enterprise Fund Treasurer of Washington in the amount of
81000 for the State audif Pugef Sound Energy in the amount of 61000 for the Citys
utilities and to the South Cotrectional Entity SCORE in the amount of 924000 which
are startup costs for the new correctional facility The Committee also discussed
Ordinance No 6361 relating to the moratorium on social card games and theMarch
2011 financial report The next regular meeting of theFinance Committeeis scheduled
for June 6 2011 at 600 pm
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CA.A
E Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported that the Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met
since the last Council meeting
F Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported that the Downtown Redevelopment Committee has not met
since thelast Council meeting The next regular meeting of the Downtown
Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for May 24 2011 at 400 pm
G Council Operations Committee
Chair Wagner reported that the Council Operations Committee has not met since the
last Council meeting
IV REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significanf items associated with their
appointedpositions on state regiona and loca organizations
A From the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported on the success of the Citys first annual Art and Wine
Walk which had great attendance DeputyMayor Singer also reported that the Council
Operations Committee sponsored a day and a half Council Retreat at the Auburn Golf
Course at which the main topic was Vansportation planning It was a very successful
meeting and Councilmembers discussed how to meet the needs ofithe City over the
next twenty years Council prioritized the thirtytop projects which were rated by
category safety congestion economic stimulus freight regional connectivity project
urgency road condition and feasibility Deputy Mayor Singer thanked Councilmember
Wagner and staff for their efforts relatedto preparation for the Council Retreat Deputy
Mayor Singer also reported that a new map for transit routes is now available to the
public and displayed a sample brochure The City contracted for new routes within
Auburn with Metro SoundTransit and Pierce Transitto provide the additional
transportation The route maps were developed by City staff in an effort to clarify route
and stop locations
Councilmember Wagner reporfed that he attended a Pierce County Transportation
RAMP Regional Access and Mobility Project meeting at which they discussed the
Washington Sfate Department of Transportation WSDOT online permitting system
for environmental impacts on transportation projects Also he Mayor Lewis and
Councilmembers Peloza and Partridge attended a Muckleshoot Indian Tribal Council
meeting to discuss issues such as youth activities transportation and fireworks
Councilmember Wagner also represented the City at the Senior Center Coffee Hour
where major topics of concem included transportation issues City streets and bus
services
Councilmember Partridge reported that he attended the National Day of Prayer event
participated in Clean Sweep attended a Muckleshoot Indian Tribal Council meeting
and participated in the first annual Art Walk He also attended theAuburn Symphony
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Councilmember Norman repoited that she participated in Clean Sweep and
commended the Auburn community for thei dedication and participation in this event
Councilmember Norman also thanked the Kiwanis Club for providing a pancake
breakfast for Clean Sweep participants She also attended the Relay for Life event
which was well attended and very moving
Councilmember Backus reported that she represented the Council at the National Day
of Prayer evenf and participated in Clean Sweep She also attended the American
Cancer Society Relay for Life event where she welcomed participants and presented a
proclamation on behalfi of Mayor Lewis The event raised over 147000
Councilmember Backus commended all the community support and participation in the
fight against cancer
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the first annual Art Walk and spoke
regarding the benefits to the community and participating businesses He also on
behalf of the Rotary Club participated in the Relay for Life and Clean Sweep events
Councilmember Peloza reported that opening day for the Auburn International Facmers
Market will be on June 12 2001 from 900 am until 200 pm and invited the community
to attend He also attended the National Day of Prayer event Muckleshoot Indian Tribal
Council meeting and Aubum Symphony Orchestra event Councilmember Peloza also
attended a Regional Water Quality Committee meeting to discuss the Reclaimed Water
Comprehensive Plan process and to receive aBrightwaterTreatment Plant update
Councilmember Peloza submitted the Plan to the Suburban Cities Association Public
Issues Committee which approved the Plan The Plan will now be presentedto the
King County Council for final approval Councilmember Peloza reported that the Public
Issues Committee was briefed on theproposed 2012 sewer rate of 3610 which will
not increase from the 2011 rafe The capacity charge will increase by 3 or to 5195
in 2012 The Brightwater Treatment Plant opening will be on September 24 2011 and
Councilmember Peloza reported onlitigation issues related to the Plant He also
attended a Water Resouree Inventory Area WRIA 9 meeting and met with Russell
Foundation representatives on the Green River Watershed levee to discuss
potential grant funding for the projects within the WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan He also
attended a WRIA 9 Watershed EcoSystem Forum of which heis cochair The 2012
Green RiverDuwamish Watershed cost sharing was approved for the
seventeen member cifies The Salmon Recovery Funding Board and Puget Sound
Acquisition and Restoration entity allocated 914000 to King County Green River
projects of which the Porter Levee project will be allocated 300000 for design and
permitting costs Councilmember Peloza also reported on the National League of
Cities prescription program
Councilmember Haugen reported that she attended the Auburn Art Walk and the
Council Retreat
B From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis thanked Councilmember Wagner and staff for all their efforts in preparing
for the Council retreat Mayor lewis reported on the Muckleshoot Indian Tribal Council
meeting and spoke regarding shared boundaries and common issues and problems
shared by the Auburn community and the Tribe In an effort to work jointly and develop
longterm planning Mayor Lewis will be meeting with the Tribal Council every other
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month Much of the focus was on thefuture of our children and efforts to keep them
from crime drugs and gangs and exploring ways to support them in their futures
Mayor Lewis stated that he attended the National Day of Prayer event and expressed
regrets for being unable to attend the first annual Auburn Art Walk and the Auburn
Symphony Orchestra eyents The merctiants in the downtown area expressed their
pleasure in having theArt Walk inthe heartof town Mayor Lewis also expressed
regrets for being unable to attend the Relay for Life as he was out of town
Mayor Lewis reported that he met with the Corps of Engineers Corps regarding the
HowardHanson Dam The Corps is working on the final repairs and will be testing the
repairs throughout the summer but it does not appear that the barriers will be removed
until next year The cities of AuburnTukwila Renton and Kenthave been working to
have their levees certified and accredited If the levees receive certification and
accreditation then FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency will no longer
show those areas in the flood plain resulting in lowerinsurance costs for citizens and
businesses in those areas Mayor Lewis spokeregarding difficulties in obtaining
certification as the Corps only certifies levees if there is no vegetation whatsoever on
the leveesand FEMA andNational Fisheries only issue certification if there is
vegetation on the levees for fish habitat The Corps and FEMA are now working
together in an effort to provide standards for levee certification Mayor Lewis explained
that levees are actually controlled by King County In order to have a levee certified
there must be a maintenance plan King County has been hesitant to provide a
maintenance plan for fear of the costs involved Staff is working to provide King County
every opportunity to encourage them to sign a maintenance agreement on behalf of
City
Mayor Lewis reported on the history of Clean Sweep which started nine years ago to
clean up the downtown area It has since grown to an annual event and Mayor Lewis
spoke regarding the success of the event and commended the outstanding participation
by the community and service clubs in the Aubum area
V CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to beroutine and
will be enacted by one motion in the form listed
A Minutes of the May 4 2011 Cify Council Meeting
B Claims Vouchers BackusColeman
Claims check numbers 404006 through 404411 in the amount of 427204051 and
dated May 16 2011
C Payroll Vouchers BackusColeman
Payroll check numbers 531317 to 531414 in the amount of 84289380 and electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of 111874519 for a grand total of 196163899
for the pay period covering April 28 2011 to May 11 2011
D Public Works Project No C410A WagnerDowdy
City Council award Contract 1112 Project No C410A 277th Wetland Mitigation
Moniforing Annual to Nordic Construction Inc on their low bid of 4895435 plus WA
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E Public Works Project No CP0756 WagnerDowdy
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No CP0756 Lea Hill
Pump Stations Decommissioning Phase 2
F Public Works Project No CP1005 WagnerDowdy
City Councilaward Contract 1108 Project Number CP1005 South Division Street
Promenade project to Johansen Excavating Inc on their Iow bid of 405450180 plus
WA state sales tax of 4040953 for a total contract price of 409491133
G Public Works Project No CP1011 WagnerDowdy
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No 6 to Emergency Contract 1016 in the
amount of 105921 for a total contract price of 16089537 with R L Alia and accept
construction of Project No CP1011 Tacoma Pipeline 5 B St NW Intertie Project
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the
Consent Agenda
DeputyMayor Singer thanked Councilmember Backus for her explanation regarding the
large amounts of various claims vouchers Deputy MayorSingerpointetl out that by
approving the ConsentAgenda Council is accepting the low bid on the Promenade
project and citizens will see a lot of construction in the downtown area
Councilmember Haugen requested the removal of Public Works Project Number
CP0920 fromthe Consent Agenda to be considered separately
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA EXCLUDING PUBLICWORKS
PROJECT NO CP0920 CARRIED 61 Councilmember Haugen voted no
VI UNFINIS9iEG BUSINESS
A Public Works Project No CP0920 WagneNDowdy
City Council approve Change Order No 3 in the amount of 10653190 to Contract 10
26 with Mountain West Construction LLC for work on project CP0920 2009 AC
Watermain Replacement
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve Public
Works Project No CP0920
Councilmember Haugen referred tothe aerial map attached to backup materials for
Project No CP0920 andinquired regarding whether it is a current map of the area
Director powdy reported that to his knowledge the map is accurate to the Citys last
aerial photo mission which was in year 2007
Councilmember Haugen spoke regarding the annexation of the area in question and
spoke in opposition to the use of Save Our Streets SOS fundsforthe project in
the Lea Hill area as she felt tfie SOS funds should notbe used in connection with a
utility project
Councilmember Wagner stated that the asbestos concrete pipes which were used to a
great degree early in the history of the City of Auburn and by King County in the Lea Hill
area are very fragile There has been an effort to replace the asbestos copgMns
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in the Citys several hundred mile system for the last fifteen years Project CP0920 falis
within such a neighborhood The City was already doing approximately 900000 worth
of work on the asbestos concrefe pipes which would require repair of the pavement from
the Water Utility Fund In a cost savings effort if made good sense to pay an additional
100000 from the SOS Program to make repairs to the full width of the street rather
than partial repairs to the street from the Water Utility Fund
Councilmember Haugen spoke in opposition ofi Project No CP0920
MOTION CARRIED 61 Councilmember Haugen voted no
VII NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business
VIII ORDINANCES
There was no ordinance for Council consideration
IX RESOLUTIONS
Please see Executive Session for the addition of and action on Resolution No 4711
X EXECUTIVE SESSIOIV
At 820 pm Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session for approximately ten
minutes in order to discuss property acqaisition and potential litigation in accordance with
RCW 42301101b and 42301101i City Attorney Heid and Director Snyder were
requested to attend the executive session
It was indicated that there may be potential action following executive session
Af 837 Mayor Lewis extended executive session for an additional five minutes
At 842 Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting
Councilmember Backus movedand Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution
No 4711
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn Washington authorizing the Mayor to
negotiate and execute an agreement with the Bank of Washington for the purchase of ten
feet of right of way along South Division Street between West Main Street and First Street
Southwest and a lease for parking on the Banks property adjacent thereto
Cauncilmember Backus explained that Resolution No 4711 authorizes the Mayor to
negotiate and execute an agreement with the Bank of Washington forten feet of right of way
required for the Promenade projecf and also for a lease of the parking iot adjacent to the
Banks property for the purpose of providing additional parking in the downtown area for retail
establishments
Councilmember Haugen spoke in opposition to downtown redevelopment
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MOTION CARRIED 61 Councilmember Haugen voted no
XI ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjoumed at 844
PM
APPROVED THE DAY OF JUNE 2011
Peter B Lewis Mayor Cathy Richardson Deputy City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Claims Vouchers
Date:
June 1, 2011
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve claims vouchers as part of the consent agenda.
Background Summary:
Claims check numbers 404412 through 404825 in the amount of $3,076,662.39 and dated
June 6, 2011.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
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Agenda Subject:
Payroll Vouchers
Date:
May 31, 2011
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve payroll vouchers as part of the consent agenda.
Background Summary:
Payroll check numbers 531415 to 531510 in the amount of $305,680.89 and electronic deposit
transmissions in the amount of $1,136,241.05 for a grand total of $1,441,921.94 for the pay
period covering May 12, 2011 to June 1, 2011.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance
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Agenda Subject:
Public Works Project No. C201A
Date:
May 24, 2011
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Budget Status Sheet
Vicinity Map
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C201A Residential Buildings
Demolition
Background Summary:
The City has purchased and vacated eight residential properties for the M Street SE Underpass
project. All structures on these properties are to be demolished as part of the City's property
management efforts and will help the City maintain a safe and secure area. Trees, shrubs, and
other vegetation will be left in place and gravel will be set where the existing structures are
removed. Demolition of these properties is anticipated to cost $268,500, which is within the
overall right of way budget for the M Street SE Underpass project.
The City will also demolish the City owned residential structure at 9404 South 352nd Street,
which is in Cedar Lane Park. The structure formerly housed the park's caretaker but since a
caretaker is no longer needed, the residence has been vacated. The cost to bring the structure
up to standards where it may be rentable is estimated to be $50,000 to $60,000, which exceeds
the estimated cost of demolition. The property will return to park land upon demolishing the
structure. Demolition of this property is within the City's facilities management demolition budget
of $30,000.
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Project No: C201AProject Title:
Project Manager: Jacob Sweeting
Initiation/Consultant Agreement
Initiation Date: 2/24/2003 (M St Underpass) Permision to Advertise
Advertisement Date: ________ Contract Award
Award Date: ___________ Change Order Approval
Contract Final Acceptance
Funding Prior Years 20112012 Future Years Total
102 Fund - Traffic Impact Fees (M Street
Underpass)268,500 268,500
Facilities Demolition Budget 30,000 30,000
0
Total 0298,50000298,500
Funds Budgeted (Funds Available)
BUDGET STATUS SHEET
Residential Buildings Demolition
Date: 5/23/2011
The "Future Years" column indicates the projected amount to be requested in future budgets.
ActivityPrior Years 20112012 Future Years Total
Demolition Estimate 225,000 225,000
Demoltion Contingency (10%)22,500 22,500
Demolition - City Inspection and Mangement10,000 10,000
Demolition - Asbestos Abatement 41,000 41,000
Total 0298,50000298,500
Prior Years 20112012 Future Years Total
*102 Funds Budgeted ( )0(268,500)00(268,500)
102 Funds Needed 0268,50000268,500
*102 Fund Project Contingency ( )00000
102 Funds Required 00000
Prior Years 20112012 Future Years Total
*Funds Budgeted ( )0(30,000)00(30,000)
Funds Needed 030,0000030,000
*Fund Project Contingency ( )00000
Funds Required 00000
* ( # ) in the Budget Status Sections indicates Money the City has available.
102 Arterial Street Budget Status
Facilities Management Budget
Estimated Cost (Funds Needed)
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Agenda Subject:
Public Works Project No. CP1101
Date:
May 27, 2011
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Project Budget Status Sheet
Program Budget Status Sheet
Vicinity Maps
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1011, 2011 Local Street
Pavement Preservation Phase 1.
Background Summary:
The 2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation Project - Phase 1 will rehabilitate deficient
pavement on 6.8 miles of local streets throughout the City. This rehabilitation will be accomplished
by patching 1.1 miles of streets, overlaying 2.7 miles of streets, and chip sealing 3.0 miles of
streets as shown on the attached maps.
Advertising for bids for Phase 1 of this project is anticipated to begin in June 2011. Construction of
Phase 1 is anticipated to begin in July 2011 and be complete by November 2011.
Phase 2 of this project will rebuild pavement on 0.3 miles of local streets including the upgrading
and/or replacing of existing utilities as shown on the attached maps. Construction of Phase 2 is
anticipated to start in late summer 2011.
A project budget contingency of $14,750 remains in the 103 (Local Street Pavement Preservation)
fund for Phase 1.
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Project No: CP1101 Project Title:
Project Manager: Seth Wickstrom
Project Initiation
Initiation Date: _December 6th, 2010___ Permision to Advertise
Advertisement Date: _______________ Contract Award
Award Date: _____________________ Change Order Approval
Contract Final Acceptance
Funding Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
103 Fund - Local Street Preservation 1,900,0001,900,000
Total 001,900,00001,900,000
Activity Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
Design Engineer - City Costs*1,000 1,000
Construction Estimate 1,785,000 1,785,000
Project Contigency (5%)89,250 89,250
Construction Engineering - City Costs*10,000 10,000
Total 001,885,25001,885,250
* City staff costs are charged against the Engineering Budget and '2011 SOS Administration Budget' and not the Project Budget, and are not shown here.
BUDGET STATUS SHEET
2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation - Phase 1
Date: May 31, 2011
The "Future Years" column indicates the projected amount to be requested in future budgets.
Funds Budgeted (Funds Available)
Estimated Cost (Funds Needed)
Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
**103 Funds Budgeted ( )00(1,900,000)0(1,900,000)
103 Funds Needed 001,885,25001,885,250
**103 Fund Project Contingency ( )00(14,750)0(14,750)
103 Funds Required 00000
** ( # ) in the Budget Status Sections indicates Money the City has available.
103 Local Street Preservation Budget Status
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Project No: N/A Project Title:
Project Manager: Seth Wickstrom
Project Initiation
Initiation Date: ____________________ Permision to Advertise
Advertisement Date: _______________ Contract Award
Award Date: _____________________ Change Order Approval
Contract Final Acceptance
Funding Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
103 Fund - Local Street Preservation
(Funds budgeted in 2011)2,398,2202,398,220
103 Fund - Local Street Preservation
(Undesignated Fund Balance)1,000,0001,000,000
105 Fund - Arterial/Collector Street Preservation
(Undesignated Fund Balance)6,0006,000
430 Fund - Water
(from the 2011 Street Improvement budget)310,700310,700
432 Fund - Storm
(from the 2011 Street Improvement budget)260,200260,200
Total 003,975,12003,975,120
Activity Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
2011 SOS Administration Budget 105,350 105,350
CP1002 - 2010 Local Street Pavement Preservation
(2011 costs only)600,000 600,000
SOS PROGRAM BUDGET STATUS SHEET
2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation Program
Date: May 31, 2011
The "Future Years" column indicates the projected amount to be requested in future budgets.
Funds Budgeted (Funds Available)
Estimated Cost (Funds Needed)
(2011 costs only)600,000 600,000
CP0920 - 2009 AC Main Replacement Project
(for a portion of the pavement work only)106,532 106,532
2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation - Phase 2 1,725,000 1,725,000
CP1101 - 2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation - Phase 1 1,900,000 1,900,000
Total 004,436,88204,436,882
Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
**103 Funds Budgeted ( )00(3,398,220)0(3,398,220)
103 Funds Needed 003,353,05803,353,058
**103 Fund Project Contingency ( )00(45,162)0(45,162)
103 Funds Required 00000
Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
**105 Funds Budgeted ( )00(6,000)0(6,000)
105 Funds Needed 005,824 05,824
**105 Fund Project Contingency ( )00(176)0(176)
105 Funds Required 00000
Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
**430 Funds Budgeted ( )00(310,700)0(310,700)
430 Funds Needed 00585,0000585,000
**430 Fund Project Contingency ( )00000
430 Funds Required 0 0 274,300 0 274,300
Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
**432 Funds Budgeted ( )00(260,200)0(260,200)
432 Funds Needed 00493,0000493,000
**432 Fund Project Contingency ( )00000
432 Funds Required 0 0 232,800 0 232,800
** ( # ) in the Budget Status Sections indicates Money the City has available.
430 Water Budget Status
432 Storm Budget Status
105 Arterial/Collector Street Preservation Budget Status
103 Local Street Preservation Budget Status
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Agenda Subject:
Public Works Project No. CP0745
Date:
May 24, 2011
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Budget Status Sheet
Final Pay Estimate
Vicinity Map
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #5 to Contract 10-07 in the amount of $0.00, for a
total contract price of $167,897.17, with Buckley Nursery Co., Inc. and accept construction of
Project No. CP0745, White River Trail Extension
Background Summary:
This project provided clearing, grubbing and grading for a 10 foot wide asphalt trail
approximately 1,200 feet long. The work also included construction of walls, handrails and
chain link fencing to complete the trail.
A project budget contingency of $37,166 remains in the 321 fund.
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Public Works
Councilmember:Wagner Staff:Dowdy
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Project No: CP0745Project Title:
Project Manager: Robert Lee
Project Initiation
Initiation Date: _January 8, 2009_ Permision to Advertise
Advertisement Date: _July 13, 2010_ Contract Award
Award Date: _August 16, 2010_ Change Order Approval
Contract Final Acceptance
Funding Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
321 Fund - Parks & Rec Fund34,146173,97845,0000253,124
Total34,146173,97845,0000253,124
Activity Prior Years20102011Future Years Total
Design Engineering - City Costs00000
Design Engineering - Consultant Costs34,1464,6880038,834
Construction Contract Bid 0159,6881,8400161,527
Line Item Changes 005,99505,995
Other - City Provided Landscaping09,483009,483
Construction Engineering - City Costs012000120
Construction Engineering - Consultant Costs00000
Total34,146173,9787,8340215,959
Prior Years20102011Future Years Total
*102 Funds Budgeted ( )(34,146)(173,978)(45,000)0(253,124)
102 Funds Needed 34,146173,9787,8340215,959
*102 Fund Project Contingency ( )00(37,166)0(37,166)
102 Funds Required 00000
* ( # ) in the Budget Status Sections indicates Money the City has available.
321 Parks & Recreation Budget Status
BUDGET STATUS SHEET
White River Trail Extension
Date: May 2, 2011
The "Future Years" column indicates the projected amount to be requested in future budgets.
Funds Budgeted (Funds Available)
Estimated Cost (Funds Needed)
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Agenda Subject:
Public Works Project No. CP1020
Date:
May 27, 2011
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Budget Status Sheet
Final Pay Estimate
Vicinity Map
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #2 to Limited Public Works Contract 10-30 in the
amount of $7,643.70, for a total contract price of $40,731.00, with Totem Electric of Tacoma,
Inc. and accept construction of Project Number CP1020, 2010 Signal Improvements.
Background Summary:
This project constructed protected permissive signal head improvements at the following three
intersections: M Street SE/Auburn Way S, West Valley Highway/37th Street NW and Emerald
Downs Drive/15th Street NW. ITS cameras were installed at the intersections of West Valley
Highway/37th Street NW and Emerald Downs Drive/15th Street NW. Change Order #1
installed Trafficon video detection cameras at the intersection of West Valley Highway (WVH)
and 37th Street NW.
The total project cost is $42,850. There is $94,180 budgeted in 2011 in the Capital 328 Fund
for Traffic Signal Improvements, $50,000 of which is available for this project.
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Project No: CP1020Project Title:
Project Manager: _Leah Dunsdon____
Project Initiation
Initiation Date: _11/10____ Permision to Advertise
Advertisement Date: _11/30/10__ Contract Award
Award Date: _12/20/10____ Change Order Approval
Contract Final Acceptance
Funding Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
328 Fund - Signal Improvement Funds *** 94,18094,180
Total 0094,180094,180
Activity Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
Design Engineering - City Costs ** 000
Construction Contract Bid 38,89638,896
Change Order #1 2,8352,835
Line Item Changes (1,000)(1,000)
Other - 5 Camera Licenses 2,1192,119
Construction Engineering - City Costs **00
Total 0042,850042,850
Prior Years 20102011 Future Years Total
*328 Funds Budgeted ( )00(94,180)0(94,180)
328 Funds Needed 0042,850042,850
*328 Fund Project Contingency ( )00(51,330)0(51,330)
328 Funds Required 00000
* ( # ) in the Budget Status Sections indicates Money the City has available.
** In house Labor is charged to Engineering General Fund
*** There is $94,180 budgeted in 2011 in the Capital 328 Fund for Traffic Signal Improvements, $50,000 of which is available for this project.
BUDGET STATUS SHEET
2010 Signal Improvements
Date: May 24, 2011
328 General Fund Budget Status
The "Future Years" column indicates the projected amount to be requested in future budgets.
Funds Budgeted (Funds Available)
Estimated Cost (Funds Needed)
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Agenda Subject:
Leak Adjustment Request
Date:
June 1, 2011
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve a sewer utility adjustment to account number 019213, for Skills Inc., in
the amount of $22,198.83 for sewer where the water leaked in to the ground and did not enter
the sanitary sewer system. Also, City Council approve a water leak adjustment related to the
above in the amount of $4,821.67 (which is the $500.00 initial maximum plus 50% of the
remaining water adjustment calculation) as per recommendation by Public Works Committee.
Background Summary:
Skills Inc. submitted a request for leak adjustment on March 31, 2011. The leak adjustment
was initially denied on the basis that the leak location did not meet the criteria in the policy.
The leak adjustment request was appealed to the Public Works Committee who requested an
administrative change to the policy allowing for leak adjustments to accounts for sanitary
sewer if the City can verify that the water did not enter the sanitary sewer system. The City
confirmed that the water leaked into the ground. In addition, the Committee recommended the
account be further adjusted for a portion of the water consumption associated with the leak.
The calculated adjustment is $22,198.83 for City and Metro sewer billing and a water
adjustment in the amount of $4,821.67.
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Finance, Public Works
Councilmember:Wagner Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:CA.H
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Leak Adjustment Request
Date:
June 1, 2011
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve a water and sewer utility adjustment to account number 019980, for
Hinshaws Honda in the amount of $1,072.15 for sewer where the water leaked into the ground
and did not enter the sanitary sewer system. Also, City Council approve a water leak
adjustment related to the above in the amount of $436.20.
Background Summary:
Hinshaw's Honda submitted a request for leak adjustment on March 2, 2011. The leak
adjustment was initially denied on the basis that the leak location did not meet the criteria in
the policy. The leak adjustment request was appealed to the Public Works Committee who
requested an administrative change to the policy allowing for leak adjustments to accounts for
sanitary sewer if the City can verify that the water did not enter the sanitary sewer system. The
City confirmed the water leaked into the ground. In addition, the Committee recommended the
account be further adjusted for a portion of the water consumption associated with the leak.
The calculated adjustment is $1,072.15 for City and Metro sewer billing and a water
adjustment in the amount of $436.20.
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Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance, Public Works
Councilmember:Wagner Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:CA.I
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6361
Date:
May 11, 2011
Department:
City Attorney
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6361
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6361.
Background Summary:
In 1999, the City Council adopted its Ordinance No. 5250 which restricted new card games
(gambling licenses for card games) within the City to only those establishments currently
licensed by the Gambling Commission. The question has arose about the scope of that
restriction, such that it is appropriate to provide clarification of the terms of Ordinance No.
5250. The clarification is provided in the proposed Ordinance No. 6361 so that card game
activities can be pursued, and gambling licenses sought, by any establishment licensed, as of
June, 1999, to engage in any gambling related activity, other than punch boards and pull tabs,
regulated by the Washington State Gambling Commission or any other state agency
authorized to license and regulate any gambling related activities.
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Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance
Councilmember:Backus Staff:Heid
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:ORD.A
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ORDINANCE NO6 3 6 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 5250 ADOPTED JUNE 21 1999
PROHIBITING SOCIAL CARD GAMES CONDUCTED AS A
COMMERCIAL STIMULANT EXCEPT FOR THOSE
ESTABLISHMENTS CURRENTLY LICENSED BY THE
WASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION ANDOR
LAWFULLY OPERATING IN THE CITY AS OF JUNE 7 1999
ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND
PROVIDING THAT THE MORATORIUM ON SOCIAL CARD
GAMES CONDUCTED AS A COMMERCIAL STIMULANT AS
ESTABLISHED UNDER ORDINANCES 5249 AND 5198 BE
TERMINATED UNLESS THIS ORDINANCE IS DETERMINED TO
BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE FOR ANY REASON
WHEREAS the City had previously established a moratorium on the
issuance of additional licenses by the State Gambling Commission of Social
Card Games conducted as a commercial stimulant for the purposes of studying
its affects and to receive public input in accordance with City of Auburn
Ordinance Numbers 5198 and 5249 and
WHEREAS in connection therewith the City reviewed the effects of
casinos and gambling in other communities in nation and received public input at
its public hearings and
WHEREAS during the public hearings held in connection with City of
Auburn Ordinance Numbers 5198 and 5249 both the general public and
operators of social card games conducted as a commercial stimulant provided
input to the City Council and
WHEREAS also in connection therewith the Planning Commission
reviewed and made recommendations to the City Council and
Ordinance No 6361
April 22 2011
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WHEREAS RCW 946295 authorizes municipalities to prohibit certain
gambling activities otherwise authorized and
WHEREAS after receiving public input in connection with City of Auburn
Ordinance Numbers 5198 and 5249 and having been advised of the action
taken by neighboring municipalities the City deemed it to be in the public interest
and welfare to prohibit certain social card games as defined in RCW 9460282
and
WHEREAS the City Council in Ordinance No 5250 found that the State
legislature in amendments to the State Gambling Act allowed certain enhanced
card rooms which are commonly referred to as minicasinos and
WHEREAS the City Council also found that as a result of this
authorization there has been established a number of minicasinos in the South
King County Region and
WHEREAS the City Council also found that there are adverse affects as
the result of the establishment of the minicasinos which include but are not
limited to perceptions by residences and businesses of the negative affect that
such minicasinos would have and therefore do not desire to have a residence or
a business in the same municipality where such exist and
WHEREAS the City Council also found that under the Growth
Management Act GMA the City is required to infill and provide high density
development within its boundaries and the establishment of minicasinos could
be adverse to attracting occupants for such developments and
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April 22 2011
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WHEREAS the City Council also found that the establishment of mini
casinos is not in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan as it has a negative
affect on the attraction of business and residential development into the urban
area and
WHEREAS the City Council also found that prohibiting social card games
conducted as a commercial stimulant is an exercise of the Citys police powers
pursuant to legislative authority per RCW 946295 and in the best interest ofthe
general health safety and welfare of the citizens of the City and
WHEREAS the City Council also found that Ordinance No 5250 had no
adverse environmental affect and
WHEREAS the City Council also found that Ordinance No 5250 was in
harmony with the Comprehensive Plan and
WHEREAS sincethe time oftheadoption of Ordinance No 5250 a need
for clarification of its terms has been identified insofar as the language of Section
3 of Ordinance No 5250 does not clearly indicate the legislative intent that any
establishments licensed by the Washington State Gambling Commission andor
lawfully operating any type of gambling activity in the City as of June 7 1999 may
operate social card games as a commercial stimulant and
WHEREAS it is appropriate to amend the language of Ordinance No
5250 to provide such clarification
Ordinance No 6361
April 22 2011
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ORD.A
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
KING COUNTY WASHINGTON DO HEREBY ORDAIN THAT ORDINANCE
NUMBER 5250 ADOPTED JUNE 21 1999 BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS
Section 1 The City finds as set forth above
Section 2 In accordance with RCW 946295 the operation or conduct
of socialcard games by a person association or organization as a commercial
stimulant is prohibited within the City of Auburn provided that bona fide
charitable or nonprofit organizations may operate or conduct social card games if
social card games have been duly licensed by the Washington State Gambling
Commission and if they are otherwise operator conducted and in compliance with
the Auburn City Code
Section 3 Those establishments GUOently licensed by the Washington
State Gambling Commissionor any other state regulatory agency that authorizes
and licenses gambling activities ands lawfully operating in the City as of June 7
19991 may Gdhtinue operate social card games as a commercial stimulant
provided that forthe purposes hereof the licenses referred to do not include
licenses for punchboards andor pulltabs It is further provided that this
ordinance does not authorize gambling activities to be increased to additional
locations not contiguous to and part of the same ownership of the existing
licensed activity
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April 22 2011
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Section 4 Any person who violates or fails to comply with the
provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable
pursuant to Auburn City Code
Section 5 For the purposes ofthis ordinance the words and terms used
herein shall have the samemeaning given to each pursuant to RCW Chapter
9466s the same may exist and from time to time be amended and is set forth
in the Rules of the Washington State Gambling Commission Chapter 230
Washington Administrative Code the same may exist or hereafter be amended
unless otherwise specifically provide herein
Section 6 SEVERABILITY If any provision of this ordinance or
Ordinance No 5250 is determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason
the remaining provisions shall remain in force and in effect and the moratorium
established under Ordinance 6249 and Ordinance 5198 shall be in effect and
shall run six 6 months from the date of the determination of invalidity or
unenforceability
Section 7 EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall effect and be in
force five 5 days from and after he passage approval and publication as
required by law
Ordinance No 6361
April 22 2011
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INTRODUCED
PASSED
APPROVED
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B LEWIS MAYOR
ATTEST
Danielle E Daskam City Clerk
APP D OR
D el Heid A o ne
Published
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Ordinance No 6361
April 22 2011
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ORD.A
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6363
Date:
May 31, 2011
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Staff report to Planning Commission
Ordinance No. 6363
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6363.
Background Summary:
Burr Mosby, Mosby Brother Farms Inc.. through his agent, Lee Michaelis of R.W. Thorpe and
Associates applied for both Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendments in June of 2010.
Because changes to the Comprehensive Plan were necessary for any future approval of the
Zoning Code text amendments, substantive policy analysis and work was done by the
Planning and Community Dvelopment Committee and Planning Commission were done first.
Changes to applicable policy statements of the Comprehensive Plan were approved by the
City Council in December 2010 by Ordinance No. 6334.
The "privately initiated" text amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Auburn City Code are
intended to allow for and regulate the establishment and operation of "agricultural enterprises"
on properties with a zoning designation of RC, Residential Conservancy.
The proposed amendments will primarily affect four sections of the current zoning code as
follows: ·
Chapter 18.04 - Definitions (to provide a definition of the intended use) ·
Chapter 18.07 - Residential Zones (to define whether the use is allowed through an
administrative or conditional use permit using the code's matrix format) ·
Chapter 18.31 - Supplemental Development Standard s (to provide additional standards
to ensure the use will be appropriate and compatible in the zoning district)
Chapter 18.56.030F - Signs (to allow changing message center in the RC zone when
part of an Agricultural Enterprise)
On May 7, 2011 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed Zoning Code
text amendments. At the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission approved a
motion recommending to the City Council the adoption of the proposed Zoning Code
textamendments with one modification. This modification pertained to the wall signage
provision of Section 18.31.210.E.16.b (Wall Signs). The Planning Commission recommended
modifying the applicant's proposed maximum sign face are calculation for wall signs from 1.5
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square feet of sign area for every one linear foot of building frontage to 1 square feet of sign
area for every one linear foot of building frontage . Subsequent to the public hearing, the
proposed Zoning Code text amendments were reviewed by the Planning and Community
Development Committee and the Public Works Committee. Both Committees concurred with
the Planning Commission recommendation , and recommend approval to the City Council.
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Reviewed by Council Committees:
Planning And Community Development, Public Works Other: Legal, Planning Commission
Councilmember:Norman Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:ORD.B
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
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Agenda Subject
ZOA10-0001, Mosby Brothers Farms Inc. Zoning Text Amendments
Date: April 26, 2011
Department: Planning and
Development
Attachments: Proposed draft code
amendments, Application, final SEPA
DNS.
Budget Impact: N/A
Administrative Recommendation: Planning Commission recommends to City Council approval of the
Mosby Brothers Farms Inc. Zoning Text Amendments, as modified by staff.
Background Summary:
Burr Mosby of Mosby Brother Farms Inc. through his agent, Lee Michaelis of R.W. Thorpe and Associates
applied for both Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendments in June of 2010. Changes to the policy
statements of the Comprehensive Plan were approved by the City Council in December 2010 by
Ordinance No. 6334.
This staff report and recommendation addresses the follow-on “privately initiated” amendments to the Title
18 - Zoning of the Auburn City Code’s to allow for and regulate the establishment and operation of
“agricultural enterprises” on properties with a zoning designation of RC, Residential Conservancy.
The proposed amendments will primarily affect three sections of the current zoning code as follows:
x Chapter 18.04 - Definitions (to provide a definition of the intended use)
x Chapter 18.07 - Residential Zones (to define whether the use is allowed through an administrative
or conditional use permit using the code’s matrix format)
x Chapter 18.31 – Supplemental Development Standards (to provide additional standards to ensure
the use will be appropriate and compatible in the zoning district)
The May 3, 2011 Planning Commission meeting will involve a public hearing on the proposed code
amendments. The Planning Commission is advisory to the City Council and will make a recommendation
to the City Council.
Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Building M&O
Airport Finance Cemetery Mayor
Hearing Examiner Municipal Services Finance Parks
Human Services Planning & Dev. Fire Planning
Park Board Public Works Legal Police
Planning Comm. Other Public Works Human Resources
Action:
Committee Approval: Yes No
Council Approval: Yes No Call for Public Hearing ___/___/____
Referred to _________________________________ Until ____/___/____
Tabled ______________________________________ Until ___/___/____
Councilmember: Staff: Stuart Wagner
Meeting Date: May 3, 2011 Item Number:
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Agenda Subject: ZOA10-0001 Mosby Brothers Farm Inc. Zoning Text
Amendments
Date: April 26, 2011
Page 2 of 5
A. Findings of Fact
1. Auburn City Code Chapter 18.68 outlines the process for the initiation of zoning text
amendments (public and private) and the public hearing process:
18.68.020 Initiation of amendments.
B. Text.
1. The city council, or planning and development committee of the city council, upon its
own motion may request the planning commission to conduct a public hearing to amend any
portion or all of this title; provided, that text amendments that are purely administrative or
procedural do not require a public hearing, nor do they require preliminary review or
recommendations of the planning commission;
2. The planning commission may upon its own motion call for a public hearing to amend
any portion or all of this title, with the exception of purely administrative or procedural
amendments;
3. Any resident or property owner of the city may petition the city to request an
amendment to the text of this title.
18.68.030 Public hearing process.
A. Text Amendments. With the exception of purely administrative or procedural
amendments, the planning commission shall conduct at least one public hearing on all
amendments to this title. The planning commission shall make a recommendation to the city
council who may or may not conduct a public hearing.
2. The applicant’s agent submitted a comprehensive plan map amendment application and
zoning text amendment application on June 1, 2010. Changes to the policy statements of
the Comprehensive Plan were previously reviewed by the Planning Commission and
approved by the City Council in December 2010 by Ordinance 6334. These changes added
a policy to Chapter 2, General Planning Approach, and modified three existing policies
within Chapter 3, Land Use, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The new policy statements
are found below:
x GP-31: The City should appropriately support local businesses that enhance the image
of the City through their contribution to economic vitality, educational, and historic value
of the community.
x LU-14: Residential densities in areas designated "residential conservancy", which
represent areas that have environmental constraints or which promote protection of City
water sources, should be no greater than 1 dwelling unit per 4 acres until such time
public facilities are available. Where it is found through a land use approval process to
be supportive of the purpose of the “residential conservancy” designation, where it does
not substantially adversely impact the surrounding residential community and
demonstrates compliance to development standards specified in the zoning code,
agricultural uses and limited commercial uses in support of agricultural uses may be
allowed with appropriate environmental protection.
x LU-15: The area designated “residential conservancy” allows for a lifestyle similar to
that of rural areas since the lower density established protects the critical areas such as
the City’s Coal Creek Springs watershed. A rural lifestyle generally includes allowance
of farm animals, streets not urban in character (e.g. no sidewalks, street lights), and
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Agenda Subject: ZOA10-0001 Mosby Brothers Farm Inc. Zoning Text
Amendments
Date: April 26, 2011
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limited agricultural type uses. The “residential conservancy” also allows appropriate-
scale commercial activity in support of agricultural uses where it is found through a land
use approval process to be supportive of the purpose of the “residential conservancy”
designation, where it does not substantially adversely impact the surrounding residential
community and demonstrates compliance to development standards specified in the
zoning code.
x LU-45: Limited agricultural uses and commercial uses (such as daycare centers) may
be permitted as a principal use, but only under appropriate conditions, by means of
conditional use or administrative use permits when landscaping and design features can
be used to minimize impacts on surrounding uses and the site is:
o Along the border of residential neighborhoods; or
o In specific areas where site specific conditions may limit the use of the site for
residential uses; or
o Along arterials transecting residential neighborhoods.
3. The application was submitted by Lee A. Michaelis, Senior Associate/Planning Director of
R.W. Thorpe & Associates, Inc., agent, on behalf of Burr Mosby of Mosby Brothers Farms
Inc., applicant on June 1, 2010.
4. The proposal, as described by the applicant, consists of the following 3 phases:
Phase I
Comprehensive Plan policy/text amendments to acknowledge appropriateness of
agricultural uses and limited retail uses that support agricultural uses.
The proposal also requests text changes to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Auburn City Code
(ACC). Specifically the proposal requests changes to ACC 18.07 (Residential Zones)
that will allow an Agricultural Enterprise (and uses directly related to) without the need
for a single family residence in the RC, Residential Conservancy Zoning District. Some
of the uses proposed in the application include:
x Roadside agricultural stand exceeding 300 square feet, up to a maximum 5,000
square feet for products grown on and off site.
x Agricultural crops and open field growing (pumpkin patch, cornfields, and education
gardens, vineyards).
x Gazebo/trellis for outdoor events such as weddings, reunions and large group
parties.
x Winery-related building not too exceed 5,000 square feet
Phase 2
Submit building permits and necessary clearing and grading permits for the construction
of the farm stand, greenhouses, vineyard gazebo, and plantings for the open crop fields.
Also included with this phase would be the installation of necessary utilities and parking
needed to support the proposed uses.
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Amendments
Date: April 26, 2011
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Phase 3
The third phase would include the necessary permits for the construction of the
espresso/juice bar and winery and the installation of utilities and parking needed to
support the proposed uses.
5. Phase I consists of two distinct actions; policy/text amendments to the comprehensive plan
and text changes to the use and development regulations of the RC, Residential
Conservancy zoning district. The purpose of the comprehensive Plan policy/text
amendment was to provide a policy basis for the zoning regulation changes to ensure that
the Comprehensive plan and Zoning Ordinance are consistent as required by city code:
“ACC 14.22.050 Conformance and consistency.
The zoning, land division and other development codes contained or referenced within
Auburn City Code shall be consistent with and implement the intent of the
comprehensive plan. Capital budget decisions shall be made in conformity with the
comprehensive plan. “
6. The subsequent Phases 2 and 3 will be addressed by future applications submitted to the
City and will apply to the vacant site that the applicant currently leases that is located west
of the interchange of Auburn-Black Diamond Road SE and State Route 18, on the south
side of the Auburn-Black Diamond Road SE. The property is identified as tax parcel number
2121059160. The site is currently being farmed. This parcel has a comprehensive Plan
designation of “Residential Conservancy” and a zoning category of RC, Residential
Conservancy.
7. A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued on September 20, 2010 for CPA10-
0001 and ZOA10-0001, Mosby Brothers Farms Inc. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Text
Amendments under file No. SEP10-0013. No comments were received or appeals were
filed.
8. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the proposed zoning text amendments were sent to the
Washington State Department of Commerce and other state agencies as required for the
60-day state review. No comments were received from Commerce or other state agencies
as of the writing of this report.
9. On February 28, 2011, the Planning and Community Development Committee (PCDC) held a
discussion on Agricultural Enterprises together with an overview of the proposed code
amendments.
10. The public hearing notice was published on April 7, 2011 in the Seattle Times at least 10-
days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for April 19, 2011. This
public hearing item was rescheduled to the Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Planning Commission
meeting. The public hearing notice for this new hearing date was republished in the Seattle
Times on April 18, 2011.
B. Conclusions
The following discusses the zoning text amendments proposed by Burr Mosby of Mosby Brother
Farms Inc., scheduled for the Planning Commission’s May 3, 2011 public hearing with a staff
recommendation.
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Agenda Subject: ZOA10-0001 Mosby Brothers Farm Inc. Zoning Text
Amendments
Date: April 26, 2011
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1. The proposed zoning text amendments were modified after a discussion was held with the
Planning Commission on April 3, 2011. These modifications were based on feedback
received from the Planning Commission, questions asked of staff by the Commissioners,
continued discussions with the applicant, and input from the Planning Director. All
modifications are shown within the proposed code amendments as strike-outs (removed)
and underlines (new). Notable changes include moving the list of allowed uses from the
Agricultural Enterprises definition to the Supplemental Development Standards Chapter,
changing the definition for “Tasting room” which aligns closer to the Washington State
Liquor Board definition of a tasting room, adding a new definition for “Agricultural Store”,
changing the maximum areas for lot coverage and impervious surfaces, and modifying a
section of the sign code that addresses changing message center signs.
2. The zoning text amendments as proposed by the applicant, and subsequently modified by
staff, can be supported by the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan. The proposed
amendments implement the comprehensive plan policies referenced above by allowing for
agricultural uses and limited commercial uses in support of agricultural uses as a principal
use within the RC, Residential Conservancy zoning district. The amendments also establish
a land use approval process (administrative or conditional use permit) on all Agricultural
Enterprises, together with a set of development standards that need to be adhere to, in
order to minimize impacts on surrounding uses with a “Residential Conservancy”
Comprehensive Plan designation. Staff has conducted a review of the Comprehensive Plan
in light of the proposed amendments and has not identified any areas of conflict or
inconsistency.
3. The proposed text amendments will create new definitions in the zoning code, add
“Agricultural Enterprise” as a use to the Residential Permitted Use Table (ACC 18.07.020),
and create new development standards to regulate the establishment and operation of
Agricultural Enterprises. Together these new development regulations will assist in
maintaining and preserving the lower density residential character, integrity, environmental
protection, and property values of the Residential Conservancy (RC) zone where they will
be located on, as well as the surrounding areas.
C. Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission recommends to City Council approval of the Mosby Brothers Farms Inc.
Zoning Text Amendments, as modified by staff.
Exhibits
A. Proposed Code Amendments – Draft Form
B. Master Land Use Application
C. Notice of Application
D. Determination of Non-Significance
E. Public Hearing Notices
F. 60-day State Review – Department of Commerce
G. Recent Correspondence (R.W. Thorpe & Associates)
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“Agricultural enterprise” means a business enterprise which is engaged in or related to
farming, agricultural production and other businesses and services supporting and
promoting agriculture practices and the practice of locally and regionally grown foods.
The term shall also include the following as agricultural enterprises:
A. “Agritourism” means a business enterprise activity that includes operation of a
working farm or any agricultural, horticultural or agricultural operation; that,
while not an exclusive function, is open to the public on at least a periodic
basis for enjoyment, recreation, personal entertainment, or education.
B. “Agricultural Entertainment” means any event or activity that allows for
recreation, entertainment, education and tourism in conjunction with
agriculture support and services associated with agricultural activities. The
agricultural entertainment shall be permitted in conjunction with support of the
agriculture enterprise.
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permitted in the zoning district, as a venue for hire for social gatherings. Special events
do not include marketing or promotional events that are part of the normal operation of
an agricultural enterprise or win ery and directly related to products sourced from that
operation.
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accessory to the principles use, a tasting room, food and beverage service, places of
public/private assembly and/or retail sales area.
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18.07.010 Intent
B. (RC) Residential Conservancy Zone – One Dwelling Unit per Four Acres. The RC residential
conservancy zone is intended primarily to provide for low-intensity single-family residential uses
with characteristics of an agricultural environment; provided, that appropriate scale commercial
activity in support of agricultural uses may be allowed with appropriate environmental protection.
These areas allow for a lifestyle similar to that of rural areas that includes allowance of farm
animals and streets without sidewalks. This zone is intended to protect areas with significant
environmental constraints or values from impacts typically associated with urban levels of
development while allowing low-intensity development designed to minimize impacts on the
natural environmental features designated for conservation.
Public improvements required within the RC zone will be less than is normally required for the
higher intensity residential zones within the city.
This zone shall only be applied in areas designated as Residential Conservancy on the
comprehensive plan. This zone shall allow one dwelling unit per four acres minimum lot area.
18.07.020 Uses
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Permitted Use Table – Residential Zoning Designations
P = Permitted A = Administrative C = Conditional Use X = Not Permitted
Land Uses Zoning Designations
R-C R-1 R-5 R-7 R-10 R-16R-20
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Agricultural Enterprise 8.
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18.31.210 Agricultural Enterprises Development Standards (NEW SECTION)
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate the establishment and operation of
Agricultural Enterprises in order to maintain and preserve the lower density residential
character, integrity, environmental protection, and property values of the Residential
Conservancy (RC) zone in which they are located and the surrounding areas.
B. Applicability
The permit requirements and standards provided in this section apply to
Agricultural Enterprises where allowed in compliance with Chapter 18.07, Residential
Zones and meeting the definition of Agricultural Enterprises as provided in ACC
18.04.035. The development standards of the RC zone shall apply unless a different
standard applies with the supplemental development standards.
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22 management or ownership and when an administrative or conditional use permit has
23 been issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC. An Administrative Use
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4. Caretaker quarters, not more than one per Agricultural Enterprise;
5. Catering Facilities that serve on-site visitors or uses agricultural products;
6. Delicatessens, restaurants or sandwich shops limited to a seating area of 25
seats;
7. Drive-Through Espresso and/or Non Alcoholic Beverage Stands, Free
standing;
8. Education facilities providing courses related to agricultural production and/or
processing or promotion of locally and regionally grown food;
9. Farmstands, for the sale of agricultural products raised on the premises in
addition to agricultural products that are raised off site;
10. Greenhouses;
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12. Museum and cultural facilities; and civic displays
13. Outdoor Musical Entertainment (when it meets all requirements for the
business licensing of ACC 5.20.200);
14. Small Scale Food Processing or packaging of agricultural products;
15. Special Events - Special events include, but are not limited to, the following
activities where attendance exceeds 200 persons or more:
a) Weddings
b) Meetings
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e) Wine Tasting events for food or beverage
f) Private Parties
g) Concerts held within an enclosed building and thus are not subject to the
individual business licensing of ACC 5.20.200 for Outdoor musical
entertainment
h) Retreats
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17. Tourist and Visitor Services;
18. Winery; and
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19. Other uses as determined by the Planning Director. The Planning Director
may authorize uses under this definition other than those which are listed, if
the Planning Director determines the use is consistent with the intent of the
zone and is of the same general character of the uses permitted within the
zone. Further guidance on administrative interpretations of land uses can be
found in ACC 18.02.120.
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1. Minimum Area. The minimum area devoted to an Agricultural Enterprise
business shall be a single parcel with a minimum of 10 acres in total site area
within the Residential Conservancy (RC) zone. Environmentally Critical Areas
are not counted toward total site area when determining whether an
Administrative or Conditional Use Permit is required.
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2. Location. The proposed Agricultural Enterprise business shall have direct access
onto a Minor Arterial or higher classification street as determined by the Planning
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3. Maximum Building Size. Each individual non-residential building, excluding
greenhouses, used in conjunction with the Agricultural Enterprise business shall
not exceed 5,000 square feet in gross floor area.
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1 Coverage. The combination of multiple buildings on a single site used in
conjunction with the Agricultural Enterprise business shall not exceed 50,000 2
3 square feet in gross floor area and shall not exceed the maximum allowed lot
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b. Rear Setback: 20 feet.
c. Interior Side Setback: 20 feet
d. Street Side Setback: 35 feet
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8. Visual Impact: Activities and uses conducted in conjunction with the Agricultural
Enterprise must be located in such a manner that visual impacts to adjoining
properties that are used or zoned for residential uses are reduced or avoided.
a. A Type III landscape Buffer ten feet in width shall be provided on-site in
those areas between the buildings and the property line.
b. Highly reflective building materials shall not be used on buildings.
9. Responsible Party. All components of the agricultural enterprise shall be
operated or maintained by the property owner, lease holder, or occupant of the
land upon which the primary associated agriculture, horticulture, or other use is
being conducted.
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10. Hours of operation. Business activities involving the employment of offsite
workers; outside activities; the generation of any noise, light, dust, odor, glare, or
vibration detectable outside the business structure; and traffic, including
deliveries, shall only be conducted onsite between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10
p.m. or as may be specifically approved by a condition of approval of the
Administrative or Conditional Use Permit.
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exclusively for retail areas, within 50 feet from a property line shall be screened
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topography and natural vegetation does not provide an adequate visual barrier,
additional screening may be required, to include installation of landscape
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residential uses and not exceed 0.5 foot candle when measured at the property
line. Floodlights or other high-intensity lighting shall be prohibited, unless
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refuse enclosures located in the rear of the building and be completely screened
from public view. All refuse enclosures shall be architecturally compatible with
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a. Up to 52 special events within a calendar year with the Administrative Use
Permit.
b. 52 or more special events within a calendar year shall require a
Conditional Use Permit.
c. Parking and Traffic Control - A parking and traffic control plan shall be
prepared by a licensed traffic engineer and required for all Agricultural
Enterprises conducting Special Events (as defined by ACC 18.04.827).
The parking and traffic control plan shall be submitted for review as part of
the Administrative Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit application and if
satisfactory, must be approved by the Planning and Development Director
and the Public Works Director prior to implementation. At a minimum, the
parking and traffic control plan shall contain the following:
a. A parking plan showing how adequate on- and off-site parking will be
available to the land use, and that no substantial conflict will exist in
the principal hours or periods of peak parking demands of any land
uses and special events which are proposed to share the parking.
b. A traffic control plan showing how traffic to and from the land use and
special events location(s) will be handled and what temporary traffic
control measures will be used to facilitate safe access to and from the
locations. The traffic control plan must include a written description of
the plan as well as a traffic control diagram showing traffic control
devices, directions of travel, and the location and type of authorized
personnel to direct traffic.
c. A Contingency Plan for weather changes (relocation or rescheduling
of events; alternative parking areas; method of notifying the public of
changes) and for unanticipated increases in traffic or parking.
d. Other elements as determined necessary by the Planning and
Development Director and the City Engineer based on the specific
events, setting, and location.
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b. Provide adequate on-site parking in the amount of 1 parking stall for every
500 square feet of gross floor area used specifically for the winery.
c. Shall not exceed 5,000 square feet gross floor area with the tasting room
not exceeding 50 percent of the production area.
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RC, Residential Conservancy Zone instead of ACC 18.56.040(A). The other
provisions of ACC 18.56, Signs, apply.
a. Freestanding Signs.
i. Total number permitted:
1. Two per frontage on a parcel having at least 500 feet of
frontage on a State Highway.
2. One per frontage on a Principal or Minor Arterial
ii. Maximum height:
1. 30 feet on a State Highway.
2. 22 feet on a Principal or Minor Arterial
iii. Maximum area:
1. 200 square feet, calculated at a rate of one square foot of
sign area for every two lineal feet of frontage. The minimum
entitlement for freestanding signs is 32 square feet for those
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i. Total number permitted: one sign per building frontage that fronts a
public right of way.
ii. Maximum area: 100 square feet per building frontage that fronts a
public right of way, calculated at a rate of one square foot of sign
area for every 1.5 lineal feet of building frontage.
iii. Signs may be directly or indirectly illuminated.
c. Changing message center signs are allowed as part of an Agricultural
Enterprise and must comply with the sign regulations in ACC
18.56.030(F).
17. Additional permits and approvals. In addition to required land use permits, an
Agricultural Enterprise may be required to obtain licenses and permits from other
City and County Departments (e.g., business licenses from the City, food service
or sales licenses from the County Department of Public Health, animal care
licenses from the County Department of Public Health, etc.).
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18.56.030 General provisions, all districts (NEW & EXISTING SECTION).
F. Changing Message Center Signs. Where permitted under this chapter, changing 6
message center signs shall comply with the following requirements; provided,
that changing message center signs that only display time and temperature or
similar public service information shall be exempt from these requirements.
1. Where Allowed. Changing message center signs shall only be allowed in the
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ORDINANCE NO 6363
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON AMENbING
TITLE 18 OF THE AUBURNCITY CODE BY
CREATING NEViI SECTIONS 1804035 1804036
1804827 1804894 1804911 AND 1831210
AND AMENDING SECTIONS 1807020 AND
1856030 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
AND REGULATION OF AGRICULTURAL
ENTERPRISES
WHEREAS Burr Mosby of Mosby Brothers Farms Inc submitted a
comprehensive plan policytezt amendment application and zoning text
amendment application on June 1 2010 to provide for agricultural uses and
limited retail uses thaf support agricultural uses in the RC Residential
Conservancy Zone and
WHEREAS pursuant to Aubum City Code 1868020 any resident or
property owner of the city may petition the city to request an amendment to the
text of Title 18 Zoning and
WHEREAS changes to policy statements of the Comprehensive Plan
consistent withthe application were approved by the City Council in December
2010 by Ordinance No 6334 and
WHEREAS following public notice the City of Aubum Planning
Commission held a public hearing on May 3 2011 on proposed zoning text
amendments regarding the establishment and operation of Agricultural
Enterprises and
WHEREAS after fully considering the testimony and information
presented at the public hearing on May 3 2011 the Planning Commission made
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its recommendations for zoning text amendments to the City of Auburn City
Council and
WHEREAS the City Council has reviewed and considered the Planning
Departments recommendations and
WHEREAS environmental review on the proposal hasbeen completed in
accordance with the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act SEPA
with a final Determination of NonSignificance DNS issued on September 20
2010 and
WHEREAS the City Council finds that the proposal was received by State
agencies for the 60day review period on March 24 2011 also in accordance
with state law RCW 3670A106
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
Section 1 Amendment to Citv Code Chapter 1804 of the Aubum
City Code is amended by adding new Sections 1804035 1804036 1804827
1804894 1804911 to read as follows
1804035 Agricultural entelprise
Agricultural enterprise means a business enterprise which is engaged in or related to
farming or agricultural production and other businesses and services supporting and
promoting agriculture practices and the practice of locally and regionally grown foods
The term shall includethe following
A Agritourism means a business enterprise activity that includes operation of a
working farm or any agricultural or horticultural operation that while not an
exclusive function is open to the public on a seasonal basis for enjoyment
recreation personal entertainment or education
B Agricultural Entertainmenfi means any event or activity that allows for
recreation entertainment education and touri sm associated with agricultural
activities
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1804036 Agricultural store
Agricultural store means a retail food establishment housed in a permanent structue
whose primary economic activity is the sale of local and regional agricultural products
directly to consumers An Agricultural store may also include the sale of sundries
prepackaged food bottled or canned beverages and freshly prepared food and
beverages for consumption onsite
9804827 Special eVents
Special events means incidental use of a facility which use is othervVise allowed or
permitted in the zoning district as a venue for hire for social gatherings Special events
do not include marketing or promotional events that are part of the normal operation of
an agricultural enterprise or winery and directly related to products sourced from that
operation
1804894 Tasting room
Tasting room means an additional location separate from or on the same site as the
productionmanufacturing site that allows customers to tasfe samples of wine beer or
other alcoholic beverage and has a State of Washington issued liquor license to operate
a tasting room In addition to sampling of alcoholic beverages a tasting room may
include retail sales for offpremise consumption
1804911 Winery
Winery means a facility licensed as a domestic winery under RCW 6604010 where
fruit or othec ingredients are processed ie crushed fermented blended aged andor
stored bottled and may include as incidental andor accessory to the principles use a
tasting room food and beverage service places of publiGprivate assembly andor retail
sales area
Section 2 Amendment to Citv Code Chapter 1831 of the Auburn City
Code is amended by adding new Section 1831210 to read as follows
1831210 Agricultural Enterprises Development Standards
A Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to regulate tFie establishment and operation of
Agricultural Enterprises in order to maintain and preserve the lower density residential
character integrity environmental protection and properfy values of the Residential
Conservancy RC zone in which they are located and the surrounding areas
B Applicability
The permit requirements and standards provided in this section apply to
Agricultural Enterprises where allowed in compliance with Chapfer 1807 Residential
Zones and meeting the definition of Agricultural Enterprises as provided in ACC
1804035 The development sfandards ofi the RC zone shall apply unless a different
standard is set forth in the supplemental development standards in subsection
1831210D
C Permit Required
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An Administrative Use Pennit is required when 50 percent or more of thetotal
site area is dedicated to active agricultural production during the growing season and
with 52 or less Special Events per calendar year A Conditional Use Permit is required
when less than 50 percent of the total site area is dedicated to active agricultural
production during the growing season or if the applicant intends to hold more than 52
Special Events per calendar year
D Uses
The following uses may be permitted as part of an Agricultural Enterprise under a
unified management or ownership
1 Agricultural Crops and open field growing
2 Agricultural Store
3 Bams Silos and related structures
4 Caretaker quarters not rnore than one per Agricultural Enterprise
5 Catering Facilities
6 Delicatessens restaurants or sandwich shops limifed to a seating area of 25
seats
7 DriveThrough Espresso andor Non Alcoholic BeVerage Stands Free
standing
8 Education facilities providing courses related to agricultural production andor
processing or promotion of locally and regionally grown food
9 Farm stands for the sale of agricultural products raised on the premises in
addition to agricultural productsthat are raised off site
10 Greenhouses
11 Keeping of livestock or fowl and rabbits or similar sized animals provided
that an appropriate strucfure or enclosure is provided
12 Museum and cultural facilities
13 Outdoor Musical Entertainment when it meets all requirements for the
business licensing of ACC 520200
14 Small Scale Food Processing or packaging of agricultural products
15 Special Events Special events include but are not limited to the following
activities where attendance exceeds 200 persons or more
a Weddings
b Meetings
c Receptions
d Reunions
e Tasting events for food or beverage
fl Private Parties
g Concerts held within an enclosed building
h Retreats
i Other comparable events
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17 Tourist and Visitor Services
18 Winery and
19 The Planning Director may authorize uses under this definition other than
those which are listed if the Planning Director determines the use is
consistent with the intent of the zone and is of the same general character of
the uses permitted within the zone Further guidance on administrative
interpretations ofi land uses can be found in ACC 1802120
E Development Standards
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1 Minimum Area The minimum area devoted to an Agricultural Enterprise
business shall be a single parcel with a minimum of 10 acres in total site area
within the Residential Conservancy RC zone Environmentally Critical
Areas are not courrted toward total site area when determining whether an
Administrative or Conditional Use Permit is required
2 Location The proposed Agricultural Enterprise business shall have direct
access onto a Minor Arterial or higher classifcation streef
3 Maximum Building Size Nonresidential buildings excludinggreenhouses
shall not exceed 5000 square feet in gross floor area
4 Lot Coverage The combination of all buildings to include greenhouses on a
single site used in conjunction with the Agricultural Enterprise business shall
not excsed 15 percenf of the totalsite area
5 Maximum ImperviousArea The maximum impervious area shall not exceed
25 percent
6 Sefbacks Stnactures for Agricultural Enterprises shall be located as follows
a Front setback 35 feet
b Rear Setback 20 feet
c Interior Side Setback 20 feet
d Street Side Setback 35 feet
7 Height Maximum building height 35 feet Buildings may exceed 35 feet if
one additional foot of setback is provided from each property line for each
foot the building exceeds 35 feet
8 Visual Impact ActiVities and uses conducted in conjunction with the
Agricultural Enterprise must be located in such a manner that minimizes
visual impacts to adjoining properties that are used or zoned for residential
uses In addition
a A Type I I I landscape Buffer ten feet in width shall be provided onsite
in those areas befinreen the buildings and the property line
b Highly reflective building materials shall notbe used on buildings
9 Responsible Party All components ofi the agricultural enterprise shalF be
operated or maintained by the property owner lease holder or occuparrt of
the land upon which the primary associated agriculture horticulture or other
use is being conducted
10 Hours of operation Agricultural enterprise activities involving the
employment of workers outside activities the generation of any noise light
dust odor glare or vibration detectableoutside the business structure or
trafFc including deliveries shall only be conducted onsite between the hours
of 7 am and 10 pm or as may be specifically approvedby a condition of
approval of the Adminisfrative or Conditional Use Permit
11 Parking and outdoor storage All parking and outdoor storage areas used
exclusively for retail areas within 50 feet from a property line shall be
screened ftom adjoining properties used or zoned for residential uses If
existing topography and natural vegetation does not provide an adequate
visual barrier additional screening may be required to includeinstallation of
landscape materials walls or fencing
12 Lighting No lighting shall be dicected onto adjoining properties used or
zoned for residential uses and no lighting shall exceed 05 foot candle when
measured at the property lines Floodlights or other highintensity lighting
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shall be prohibited unless specificallyapproved as part of a special event or
outdoor musical errtertainment
13 Refuse and Recycling All refuse and recycling waste containers shall be
within refuse enclosures located in the rear of the building and be completely
screened from public view All refuse enclosures shall be architecturally
compatible with the building it serves
14 Special Events Special Events or similar activities may be held as follows
a Up to 52 special events within a calendar year with the Administrative
Use Permit
b 52 or more special events within a calendar year shall require a
Conditional Use Permit
c Parking and Traffic Control A parking and traffic control plan shall be
prepared by a licensed traffic engineer and required for all Agricultural
Enterprises conducting Special Events as defined by ACC
1804827 The parking and traffic control plan shall be submitted for
review as part of the Administrative Use Permit or Conditional Use
Permit application and if satisfactory must be approved by the
Planning and Development Director and City Engineer prior to
implementation At a minimum the parking and traffic control plan
shall contain the following
i A parking plan showing how adequate on and offsite parking will
be available to the site and that no substantial conflicf will exist
during the principal hours or periods of peak parking demands for
any land use or special event which is proposed to share the
parking
ii A traffic control plan showing how traffic to and from the land use
and special events locations will be handled and what temporary
trafFc confrol measures will be used to facilitate safe access to
and from the locations The traffic corrtrol plan must include a
written description of the plan as well as a traffic control diagram
showing traffic control devices dicections of travel and the
location and type of authorized personnel to direct traffic
iii A Contingency Plan for weather changes relocation or
rescheduling of events altemative parking areas method of
notifying the public of changes and for unanticipated increases in
traffic or parking
iv Other elements as determined necessary by the Planning and
Development Director and the City Engineer based on the specific
events setting and location
15 Wineries All wineries with or without tasting rooms shall
a Have adequate driveway access to a public street meeting the
requirements of a commercial driveway
b Provide adequate onsite parking in the amount of 1 parking stall for
every 500 square feet of gross floor area
c Shall not exceed 5000 square feet gross floor area withthe tasting
room not exceeding 50 percent of the production area
16 Signs Notwithstanding the provisions of ACC 1856040A the following
sfandards apply to signs for Agricultural Enterprise uses within the RC
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Residential Conservancy Zone If not specified in this Section the other
provisions of ACC 1856 Signs apply
a Freestanding Signs
i Total number permitted
1 Two per frontage on a parcel having at least 500 feet of
frontage on a State Highway
2 One per frontage on a Principal or Minor Arterial
ii Maximum height
1 30 feet on a State Highway
2 22 feet on a Principal or Minor Arterial
iii Maximum area
1 200 square feet calculated at a rate of one square foot
of sign area for every two lineal feetof frontage The
minimum entitlement for freestanding signs is 32
square feet for those sites less than 64 feet of frontage
iv Multiple freestanding signs if permitted must be separated by
at least 150 feet measured in a straight line distance
b Wall Signs
i Total number pecmitted one sign per building frontage that
fronts a publicright of way
ii Maximum area 100 square feet per building frontage that
frorrts a public right of way calculated at a rate of one square
foof ofi sign area for every one linear foot of building frontage
iii Signs may be directly or indirectly illuminated
c Changing message center signs are allowed as part of an Agricultural
Enterprise if the sign complies with the sign regulations in ACC
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17 Additional permits and approvals In addition to required land use permits an
Agricultural Enterprise may be required to obtain licenses and peRnits from
other City and Counfy Departments eg business licenses from the City
food service or sales licenses from the County Department of Public Health
animal care licenses from the County Department of Public Health etc
Section 3 Amendrnent to Citv Code Section 1807020 of the Aubum
City Code is amended to read as follows
1807020 Uses
Table 1807020 Permitted Use Table Resldential Zonin Desl nations
P Permitfed A Adminisfrative C Conditional Use X Not Permitted
Land Uses Zoning Designations
R R R R R R R
C 1 5 7 1016 20
A Residential Uses
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P Permitted A Administrative C Condfional Use X Not Permitted
Land Uses Zoning Designations
R RR R R R R
C 1 57 1016 20
Accessory dwelling units P PP P XX X
Accessory use residential P PP PPPP
Adult family home PP P PP PP
Bed and breakfast PPPP PPP
Boardinghouses with three or more boarders X X XX C C C
Duplexes provided that minimum lot size of zoning designation is met
and subject to compliance with Chapter 1825 ACC Infill ResidentialX X A PP P X
Development Standards
Foster care homes P PPP P PP
Group residence facilities 7 or more residents X X X X CCC
Group residence facilities 6 or fewer residents PP PPP P P
Keeping household pets P2 p p p pp P
Multiplefamily dwellings X X X X A P P
Neighborhood recreational buildings and facilities owned and managed by
A A A A A PP
the neighborhood homeowners association
Renting of rooms for lodging purposes only to accommodate not more
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than two persons in addition to the immediate family
Residential care facilities including but not limited to assisted living
P P X X A PP
facilities convalescent homes continuing care retirement facilities
Singlefamily detached dwellings new P PPPPP X
Supportive housing subject to the provisions of ACC 1831160 X X X X X P P
Swimming pools tennis courts and similaroutdoor recreation uses only
P PP P P P P
accessory fo residential or park uses
Townhouses attached XXXX P P P
B Commercial Uses
Commeroial horse riding and bridle trails A XX X XXX
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P Permitted A Administrative C Conditional Use X Not Permitted
Land Uses Zoning Designations
R R RR R RR
C 1 5 7 1016 20
Commercial retail included as part of mixeduse development and not a
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home occupation in compliance with Chapter 1860ACC
Daycare limited to a mini daycare cerrter Daycare center preschool or
X A A A AAA
nursery school may also be permitted buf must be located onan arterial
Homebased daycare as regulated by RCW 3563185 and through receipt
P P P PPP P
of approved city businesslicense
Home occupations subject to compliance with Chapter 1860 ACC P P PPPP P
Mixeduse development X X X X P P P
Nursing homes X X X X CC C
Private country Gubs and golf courses exGuding driving ranges X X CCC XX
Privately owned and operated parks and ptaygrounds and not
X AA A A P P
homeowners associationowned recreational area
Professional offices included as part of mixeduse development and not a
X X X X A A A
home occupation in compliance withChapter 1860 ACC
C Resource Uses
Aaricultural Enterprise 8
When 50 percent or more of the total site area is dedicated to active
aaricultural Production durinc the growing season and with 52 or less Ag X X X XX X
special events aer calendar year
When less than 50 oercent of the total site area is dedicated to active
adricultural oroduction durina the growing seasonor with more than 52 C8 X X X X X X
special events ner calendar year
Agricultural type uses are permitted providedthey are incidental and
secondary to the singlefamily use
Agricultural crops and open field growing commerciaq P X X X XX X
Bams silos and related structures P X X X XXX
Commercial greenhouses P X X X X X X
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P Permitted A Administrative C Conditional Use X Not Permitted
Land Uses Zoning Designations
RRR RR R R
C 1 5 7 1016 20
Keeping of livestock exGuding goats and swine fowl and rabbits
provided that there shall not be more than one horse cow donkey or
other large animal or four small animals such as sheep or 12 poultry
PP X X XX X
rabbits or similar size animals per each acre of enclosed usable pasture
or roaming area This acreage requirement is in addition to the minimum
lotsize requirements of the zone6
Pasturing and grazing P XX X X X X
Public and private stables P XXX XX X
Roadside stands for the sale of agricultural products raised on the
premises The stand cannot exceed 300 square feet in area and must P XX XX X X
meet the applicable setback requirements
Fish hatcheries C X X XX X X
D Govemment Institutional and Utility Uses
Civic socialand fratemal clubs X XXX AA A
Govemment facilities AA A A A A A
Hospitals except animal hospitals XX X X X C C
Municipalparks and playgrounds A PP P P PP
Museums X X X X A A A
Religious institutions less than one acre lot size AA A A A A A
Religious institutions one acre or larger lot size C C C C CC C
Transmitting towers C CC C C C C
Type 1D Wireless Communicafion Facility see ACC 1804912J P P P P PPP
Utility facilities and substations C CB CC CC C
1 An accessory dwelling unit may be permitted with an existing singlefamily residence pursuant to
ACC 1831120
2 No more than six pets allowed in the RC zone This limit shall not include birds fish or suckling
young of pets
3 No more than four pets allowed in the R1 R20 zones This limit shall not inGude birds fish or
suckling young of pets
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4 Individual uses that make up a mixeduse developmerrt must be permitted within the zone if a
use making up part of a mixeduse development requires an administrative or conditional use
permit the individual use musf appty for and receive the administrative or conditional use
approval as applicable
5 Proximity of pasture or livestock roaming area to wells surface wafers and aquifer recharge
zones is regulatedby the King or Pierce County board of health and property owners shall
comply with the provisions of the King County board of health code
6 ExGudes all public and private utilify facilities addressed under ACC 1802040E
7 Administrative use permit no required when approved as part of a subdivision or binding site
plan
8 Aqricultural Enterprise uses are subject to suoplemental development standards underACC
1831210 Agricultural Enterprises Develooment Standards
Ord 6269 3 2009 Ord 6245 5 2009
Section 4 Amendment toCitv Code That fromthe effective
date of this Ordinance through March 15 2012 Section 1856030 of the Aubum
City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows
1856030 General provisions all districts
A Community Signs The planning building and community director may approve
and permit to be erected entrance signs at or near thecity limits on city public rightof
way or on privately owned parcels with the owners permission on which may be listed
institutional names service clubs or organizations or points of irrterest or similar public
information Rightofway use permits may be required for signs locafed in the public
rightofway except as permitted byACC 1856030B1 ACC 185603062 ACC
18560301 or ACC 1856030J
B Temporary Signs
1 Until March 16 2012 special event signage may be allowed in the RO ROH
CN C1 G2 C3 DUC BP LF M1 M2 EP and the nonresidential used properties
in the Terrace View Disfrict and the PUDLakeland Hills South subject to obtainment of
temporary sign permit authorization from the City and compliance with the following as
applicable
a The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet
b Special event signs as authorized herein shall not have the following
i Illumination of any kind
ii Strobing or blinking or flashing lights
iii Electrical animation
iv Changeable reader copy electronic or manual i
c Special event signage shall not exceed the maximum height limitations of the
underlying zoning district
d Special event signs may have spinning elements attached to them including but
not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that
they do not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedesfrian safety hazard
e Balloons and windsock special event signage shall not be authorized to be
placed in the public rightsofway or onsite landscape area or offsite on another private
parcel of land that does not contain the business or senrice being advertised
f Flag and pennant special event signage may be authorized to be placed in the
public rightsofway provided that placement in the public rightsofway does not
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constitute a fraffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard and does not create non
conformance to the American with Disabilities Act
J
g Flag and pennant special event signage may be authorized to be placed in on
site landscape area and offsite on another privateparcel of land that does not contain
the business or service being adyertised provided that placement in onsite landscape
areas does not impede sight distance and that offsite placement on another property
has received prior property owner authorization
2 Unfil September 16 2010 bannersmay be allowed in the RO ROH CN G1 C
2 C3 DUC BP LF M1 M2 EP and the nonresidential used properties in the
Terace View District and the PUDLakeland Hills South subject to obtainment of
femporary sign permit authorization from the City and compliance with the following
a The area of any single banner used by a single business on a site shall not
exceed 32 square feet provided that banners crossingroadways as approved by the
City shall not exceed 120 square feet
c For multitenarrt buildings andor multibusiness complexes each business
shall be authorized to have a banner provided that the size of each banner shall be
limited to maximum of 32 square feet provided that banners crossingroadways as
approved by the City shall not exceed 120 square feet
d Banners as authorized herein shall not have the following
i Illumination of any kind
ii Strobing or blinking or flashing lights
iii Electricalanimation
iv Changeable reader copy electronic or manual
e Banner signage shall not exceed the maximum height limitations of the
underlying zoning district
f Banners may have spinning elements attached to them including but not limited
to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that they do not
at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestriansafety hazard
g Banners may be authorized to be placed in the public rightsofway provided that
placement in the public rightsofway does not constitute a traffc safety or pedestrian
safety hazard or does not create nonconformance to fhe American with Disabilities Act
h Banners may be authorized to be placed in onsite landscape area and offsite
on another private parcel of land that does not contain the business or service being
advertised provided that placement in onsite landscape areas does not impede sight
disfance and that offsite placement on another property has received prior property
owner authorization
C Civic Events Street banners may be permitted subject to approval and
installation in accordance with rules and procedures established by he city of Auburn
public works department
D Sign Lighting Provisions
1 All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone No person
shall construct establish create or maintain any stationary exterior lighting or
illumination system or any interior system which is intended to be viewed from a street
highway or other public thoroughfare used for vehicular traffic which system contains or
utilizes
a Any exposed incandescent lamp with wattage in excess of 25 watts
b Any exposed incandescent lamp with a metallic reflector
c Any exposed incandescent lamp with an exterimal reflector
d Any revolving beacon light
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e Any continuous or sequential flashing operationexcept as aliowed for changing
message center signs in subsection F of this section
2 The provisions ofsubsection 131 of this section shall not apply to
a Lighting systems owned or confrolled by any public agency for the purpose of
directing or controlling navigation traffic or highway or street illumination
b Aircraft waming lights
E Construction Provisions Sight Distance Exposed Angle Iron and Wire
1 Each sign shall be adequately constructed in accordance with the requirements
of the Intemational Building Codes as amended
2 Signs containing electrical circuitry shall meet the requirements of the National
Electrical Code and aU statelaws and shall include an approved testing lab sticker
3 Signs must meet vehicularsight distance requirements established by the city
engineer pursuant to the City ofAubum Engineering Design Sfandards
4 When a projecting sign is used no angle irons guy wires or braces shall be
visible except those that are an integral part of the overall design such as decorative
metals or woods or unless they are required for safety
F Changing Message Cenfer Signs Where permitted under this chapter changing
message center signs shall comply with the following requirements provided that
changing message center signs ttiat only display time and temperature or similar public
service information shall be exempt from these requirements
1 Where Allowed Changing message center signs shall only be allowed in the I P
1 C1 G2 DUC G3 M1 and M2 zones When part of an Aaricultural Entemrise as
defined bvACC 1804035 chanqina messaae center siqns are allowed in the RC zone
a In the I and G1 zones changing message center signs shall only be allowed on
frontages along a collector minor or principal arterial street
b In the I zone no changing message center sign shall operate between the hours
of 1000 pm and 600 am
c In the DUC zone changing message cerrter signs shall only be allowedwhen
located adjacent and orienfed to Au6um VNay NorthAubum Way South street frontages
For other sign standards for the DUC zone see ACC 1829060I
2 Number No more than one changing message center sign per street frontage
shall be permitted on each properfy
3 Sign Face Area Except in the Iand P1 zones the changing message center
shall not constitute more than 75 percent of a signs total sign face area
4 Display
a The display of the sign shall not change more rapidly than once every one and
onehalf seconds
b No scrolling message shall require more thanfive seconds to be displayed in its
entirety
5 Light Levels
a Changing message center signs shall have installed ambient light monitors and
shall at all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level ofhe
sign based on ambierrt light conditions
b At no time shall a changing message center sign be operated at a brightness
level greater than the manufacturers recommended levels
c All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone The
director shall have the authority to require a sign permit application include information to
ensure theintent ofthis requirementis met
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d The brightness level shall not exceed 8000 nits when measured from the signs
face at its maximum brightness during daylight hours and 500 nits wfien measured from
the signs face at its maximum brightness between dusk and dawn
6 OnPremises Advertising Only Changing message center signs shall only
advertise onpremises products and seryices or display public service messages or
messages on behalf of notforprofit organizations
7 Additional Requirements A copy of the manufacturers operating manual shall be
provided to the city upon request
8 Amortization All changing rnessage center signs that do not comply with the
requirements of subsections 174 and 5 ofithis section shall be brought into
compliance with those requirements by April 1 2009
G Change of Copy The holder of a permit for the duration thereof shall have the
right to change the advertising copy on thestructure or sign for which the permit was
issued without being required to pay any additional fees
H Exemptions Unless otherwise specified or unless expressly prohibited it is not
the intent ofthis chapter to regulate the following signs
1 The flag of a government or noncommercial institutions such as schools with the
poles treated as structures
2 Official public notices official court notices
3 Incidental signs see ACC 18560200 Definitions
4 Signs not visible from public rightofway
5 Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flushmounted magnetically onto an
operable vehicle
6 Painting repainting cleaning repairing and other normal maintenance unless
structural or electrical changes are made
7 Religioussymbols not attached to a permitted sign
8 Memorial signs or fablets names of buildings dates of erection and the like
which are incorporated into the building material and facade
9 Signs required by law traffc or pedestrian control signs signs indicating scenic
or hisforic points of interesf which are erected by or on the order of a public officer in the
performance of his or her public duty
10 Sculptures fountains mosaics and design features which do not incorporate
advertising or identifcation
11 Temporary signs limited exclusively to noncommercial speech
1 Until Sepfember 16 2010 portable signs shall be allowed in the RO ROH CN
C1 C3 BP LF M1 M2 EP and the nonresidential used properties in the Terrace
View Disfrict and the PUDLakeland Hills outh subject to obtainment oftemporary sign
permit authorization from the City and compliance with the following as applicable
1 For singletenant buildings andor sites one portable sign shall be allowed per
building or property frontage as applicable
2 Each business in a multitena nt building andor multibuilding complex shall be
limited to a maximum of one 1 portable sign
3 For multitenant buildings andot multibuilding complexes that propose to place
one or more portable signs within the onsite landscaped area at the intersection of two
public or private streets or at adriveway intersection with a public or private street
compliance to the Citys minimum sight distance requirements shall be maintained at all
times
4 For multitenant buildings andor multibuilding complexes that propose to place
one or more portablesigns along the property streetfrontage of a public or privafe
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sfreet thefotal number of allowable portable signsalong said ftontage shall be limited
as follows to reduce the visual and aesthetic impact to the City
a 025 lineal feet of public or private street frontage 1 portable sign every 3 lineal
feet of street frontage up to a maximum ofthree 3 signs at any given time
b 2650 lineal feet of public or private street frontage 1 portable sign every 3
lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of four 4 signs at any given time
c 5175 lineal feet of public or private street frontage 1 portable sign every 3
lineal feet of street frontage up to maximum of five 5 signs at any given time
d 76100 lineal feet of public or private street frontage 1 portable sign every 3
lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of six 6 signs at any given time
e 100125 lineal feet of public or private street frontage 1 portablesign every 3
lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of seven 7 signs at any given time
f 126150 lineal feet of public or private street frontage 1 portable sign every 3
lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of eight 8 signs at any given time
g 151175 lineal feetof public or private street frontage 1 portablesign every 3
lineal feet of street frontage up fo a maximum of nine 9 signs at any given time
h 176 lineal feet and greater of public or private street frontage 1 portable sign
every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of ten 10 signs at any given time
i The Planning Director shall have the discretionaryauthority to authorize
additional portable signs along a public or private street frorrtage when in his or her
determination such allowance will not substantively impact the visual andor aesthetic
impact to the City and such allowance is warranted by physical site conditions or
economic or business considerations or other factors as deemed reasonable by the
Planning Director
5 Portable signs shall not be located in one or more existing parking spaces on a
development site
6 Portable signs as authorized herein shall not have the following
a Illumination of any kind
b Sfrobing or blinking or flashing lights
c Electrical animation
d Changeable reader copy electronic or manual
7 Portable signs may have spinning elements including but not limited to flags or
pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that they do not at any
time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard
8 Portable signs advertising a business or service not located on the same site
shall be allowed to be located offsite from the business or seryice being advertised
provided that prior property owner authorization has been obtained by said business
operator or service provider
9 Each portable sign shall have a maximum total sign size of 36 inches in height
and 30 inches in width and be limited to two faces
10 Portable signs shall be allowed in the public rightofway provided that any and
all signs are not placed within vehicle travel lanes or improvedunimproved vehicle
shoulder areas or bicycle lanes are not placed in frorrt of orblock access to marked bus
transit stops do not interFere with or impede pedestrian traffic or crossings and do not
create nonconformance to fhe American with Disabilities Act
J Until September 16 2010 offpremises directional signs shall be allowed in the
RO ROH CN C1 C2 C3 DUC BP LF M1 M2 EP and the nonresidential used
properties in the Terrace Vew District and the PUDLakeland Hills South subject to
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abtainment of temporary sign permit authorization ftom the City and compliance with the
following as applicable
1 Offpremise directional signs as authorized herein shall not have the following
a Illumination of any kind
b Strobing or blinking or flashing lights
c Electrical animation
d Changeable reader copy electronic or manual
2 Off premise directional signs may have spinning elements including but not
limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that they
do not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safefy hazard
3 Offpremises directional signs may be authorized to be placed in the public
rightsofway provided that placement in the public rightsofway does not constitute a
traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard and does not creafe nonconfonnance to the
American with Disabilities Act
4 Offpremises directional signs may be authorized to be placed in onsite
landscape area or offsite on another private parcel of land thaf does not contain the
business or service being advertised provided that placement in onsite landscape
areas does not impede sight distance and that offsite placement on another property
has received prior property owner authorization
5 Offpremises directional signs shall not be located in one or more existing
parking spaces on a development site
6 Offpremises directional signs shall have a maximum sign face area of 12 inches
by 24 inches and a total height of 42 inches inclusive of any wood metal plastic or other
support and a maximum of fwo 2 sign faces
K Prohibited Signs From and aiterthe effective date of theordinance codified in
this chapter it shall be unlawful for any person to erecf or place within the city except as
otherwise authorized
1 A swinging projecting sign
2 Portable signs except as permitted by ACC 1856025 Real estate signs ACC
1856040E C2 District and ACC 18560301 subsections 1 through 10
3 Banners pennants ribbons streamers spinners rotating or blinking lights
strings of lights or similar devices except as permitted by subsection B of this section
Temporary Signs
4 Flashing signs except as peRnitted in subsection D of this section Sign Lighting
Provisions
5 Changing message center signs except as allowed in the I P1 C1 C2 C3
M1 and M2 zones
6 Signs attached to or placed on a vehicle or trailer parked on private or public
propertythat is not associated with the business advertised on said signs This
provision is not to be construed as prohibiting the identifcation of a firm or its principal
products on a vehicle used in the nofrmal course of business This does not include
automobile for sale signs or signs attached tofranchised buses or taxis
7 Private signs placed in or on a public rightofway except for as expressly
permitted by this chapter
8 Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or defriment to traffic safety by reason
of its size location movement coloring or method of illumination or by obstructing the
vision of drivers or detracting from the visibility of any official traffic control device by
diverting or tending to divert tFie attention of drivers ofi moving vehicles from traffic
movement on streets roads intersections or access facilities No sign shall be erected
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so that it obstructs the vision of pedestrians by glare or method of illumination or
constitutes a hazard to traffic No sign may use words phrases symbols or characters in
such a manner as to interfere with mislead or confuse traffic
9 Any sign or advertising structure or supporting structure that is tom damaged
defaced or destroyed
10 Signs attached to poles insfalled by govemmental agencies utility poles trees
rocks or other natural features
11 Signs attached to benches garbage cans or other street fumiture located within
the public rightofway
12 Rotating signs
13 Billboards
14 Any sign which does not structurally or materially conform to the requirements of
the citys adopted Intemational Building Code
L Nonconforming Signs Permanent signs established legally prior to the adoption
of theordinance codfied in this chapter that do not conform to the regulations of this
chapter with regard to number size height or locationshall be allowed to remain as
legal nonconforming signs except as follows
1 Whenever a new building replaces the principal building
2 When there is an expansion of an existing building the requirements of this
section shall apply only if there is an increase in floor area of 25 percent or more
including the cumulative increase of previous expansions after the effective date of the
ordinance amending this section
3 Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming use the
requirements of this section shall apply in full to the new use if and only if there is a
change in required signage due to the zoning district
4 Any sign including the sign structure now or hereafter existing which no longer
advertises a bona fide business conducted or a product sold Such signs shall be taken
down and removed by the owner agent or person having the beneficial use of the land
building or structure upon which such sign may be found within 90 days after written
notification from the building official
M Master Sign Plans Authorized The planning building and community director
has the authority to require a mastersign plan to ensure a consistent and coordinated
signage scheme for development proposals In approving master sign plans under the
provisions of this subsection the director has the authority to approve signage schemes
that allow for signs greater in area and height than allowed in the particular zone in
which the development is located when a coordinated signage scheme is used Master
signage plans shall be recorded
N Maintenance and Safety All permanent temporary and portable signs and
components thereof must be maintained in good repair and in a safe neat clean and
attractive condition Failure to maintain a signs in accorclance with this subsection shall
be subject to the code compliance provisions of the Aubum City Code
Ord 6263 5 2009 Ord 6166 2 2008 Ord 5993 1 2006 Ord 5342 2 2000
Ord 4705 2 1994 Ord 4229 2 1987
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Section 5 Amendment to Citv Code That effective March 16
2012 Section 1856030 of the Aubum City Codebe and the same hereby is
amended to read as follows
1856030 General provisions all districts
A Community Signs The planning building and community director may approve
and permit to be erected entrance signs at or near the cify limits on city public right
ofway or on privately owned parcels with the owners permission on which may be
listed institutional names service clubs or organizations or points of interest or similar
public information Rightofway use permits may be required for signs located in the
public rightofway
B Temporary Signs
1 Special event signage may be allowed subjectto the following
a Use of such signage is limited to 10 days per display not to exceed 10 days in
any 90 day period
b The area of anysingle sign shall not exceed 30 square feet
2 Banners may be allowed subject to the following
a No more than two such signs may be used per site at any given time
b Use of such signs is limited to 90 consecutive days and may not exceed 90
days in any 120day period
c The area of any single banner used by a single business on a site shall not
exceed 32 square feet
3 Signs which are placed upon or within a window and which are intended to be
viewed from the rightofway shall not exceed 50 percent of the window area
4 Permits are not required except that signs exceeding the allowable size and
time duration must receive a permit issued by the planning building and community
director if special circumstances exist that wamant the additional signage
C Civic Events Street banners may be permitted subject to approval and
installation in accordance with rules and procedures established by the city of Aubum
public works department
D Sign Lighting Provisions
1 All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone No
person shall construct establish create or maintain any stationary exterior lighting or
illumination system or any interior system which is intended to be viewed from a street
highway or other public thoroughfare used for vehicular fraffic which system contains
or utilizes
a Any exposed incandescent lamp with wattage in excess of 25 watts
b Anyexposed incandescent lamp with a metallic reflector
c Any exposed incandescent lamp with an extemal reflector
d Any revolving beacon light
e Any continuous or sequential flashing operation except as allowed for
changing message center signs in subsection F of this section
2 The provisions of subsection D1 of this sectionshall not apply to
a Lighting systems owned or controlled by any public agency for the purpose of
directing or confrolling navigation traffic or highway or street illumination
b Aircraft warning lights
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E Construction Provisions Sight Distance Exposed Angle Iron and Wire
1 Each sign shall be adequately constructed in accordance with the requirements
of the International Building Codes as amended
2 Signs containing electrical circuifry shall meet the requirements ofthe National
Electrical Code and all state laws and shall include an approvedtesting lab sticker
3 Signs must meet vehicular sight distance requirements established by the city
engineer pursuant to the Cify ofiAuburn Engineering Design Standards
4 When a projecting sign is used no angle irons guy wires or bracesshall be
visible except those that are an infegral part of the overall design such as decorative
metals or woods or unless they are required for safety
F Changing Message Center Signs Where permitted underthis chapter
changing message center signs shall comply with the following requirements
provided that changing message center signs that only display time and temperature
or similarpublic serVice infotmation shall be exempt from these requirements
1 Where Allowed Changing message center signs shall only be allowed in the I
P1 C1 G2 DUC C3 M1 and M2 zones When tiart of an Aqriculfural Enterqrise
as defined bv ACC 1804035 chanainq messaQe center siqns are allowed in the RC
zone
a In the I and C1 zones changing message center signs shall only be allowed
on frontages along a collector minor or principal arterial street
b In the I zone no changing message center sign shall operate between the
hours of 1000 pm and 600 am
c In the DUC zone changing message center signs shall only be allowedwhen
located adjacent and orienfed to Aubum Way NorthAubum Way South street
frontages For other sign standards for the DUC zone see ACC 1829060I
2 Number No more than one changing message center sign per street frontage
shall be permitted on each property
3 Sign Face Area Except in the I and P1 zones tfie changing message center
shall not constitute more than 75 percent of a signs total sign face area
4 Display
a The display of the sign shall not change more rapidly than once every one and
onehalf seconds
b Noscrolling message shall require more than five seconds to be displayed in its
entirety
5 Light Levels
a Changing message center signs shall have installed ambient light monitors and
shall at all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of the
sign based on ambient lighf conditions
b At no ime shall a changing message center sign be operated at a brightness
level greater than the manufacturers recommended levels
c All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone The
director shall have the authority to require a sign perrnft application include information
to ensure the intent ofthis requirement is met
d The brightness level shall not exceed 8000 nits when measured from the signs
face at its maximum brighfness during daylight hours and 500 nits whenmeasured
fromthe signs face at its maximum brightness between dusk and dawn
6 OnPremises Advertising Only Changing message center signs shall only
advertise onpremises products and services or display public service messages or
messages on behalf of notforprofit organizations
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7 Additional Requirements A copy of the manufacturers operating manuaf shall
be provided to the city upon request
8 Amortization All changing message centersigns that do not comply with the
requirements of subsections 174 and 5 of this section shall be brought into
compliance with tliose requirements byApril 1 2009
G Change of Copy The holder of a permit for the duration thereof shall have the
right to change the advertising copy on the structure or sign for which the permit was
issued without being required to pay any additional fees
H Exemptions Unless otherwise specified or unless expressly prohibited it is not
the intent of this chapter to regulate the following signs
1 The flag of a government or noncommercial institutions such as schools with
he poles treated as structures
2 Offcial public notices official court notices
3 Incidental signs see ACC 18560200 Definitions
4 Signs not visible from public rightofway
5 Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flushmounted magnetically onto
an operable vehicle
6 Painting repainting cleaning repairing and other normal maintenance unless
structural or electrical changes are made
7 Religious symbols not attached to a permitted sign
8 Memorial signs or tablets names of buildings dates of erection and the like
which are incorporated into the building material and facade
9 Signs required by law traffic or pedestrian control signs signs indicating scenic
or historic points of interest which are erected by or on the order of a public officer in
the performance of his or her public duty
10 Sculptures fountains mosaics and design features which do not incorporate
advertising or idenfification
11 Temporary signs limited excfusively to noncommercial speech
1 Prohibited Signs From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in
this chapter it shall be unlawful for any person to erect or place within the city except
as otherwise authorized
1 A swinging projecting sign
2 Portable signs except as permitted by ACC 1856025 Real estate signs and
ACC 1856040E C2 District
1
3 Banners pennants ribbons streamers spinners rotating or blinking lights
strings of lights or similar devices excepf as permitted by subsection B of this section
Temporary Signs
4 Flashing signs except as permitted in subsection D of this section Sign
Lighting Provisions
5 Changing message center signs except as allowed in the I P1 C1 G2 C3
M1 and M2 zones
6 Signs attached to or placed on a vehicle or trailer parked on private or public
property that is not associated withthe business advertised on said signs This
provision is not to be construed as prohibiting the identification of a firm or its principal
products on a vehicle used in the normal course of business This does not include
automobile for sale signs or signs attached to franchised buses or taxis
7 Priyate signs placed in ot on a public rightofway except for as expressly
permitted by this chapter
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8 Any sign which constitutes a fraffic hazard or detriment to traffic safety by
reason of its size location movement coloring or method of illumination or by
obstructing thevision of drivers or detracting from the visibility of any official traffic
control device by diverting or tending to divert the attention of drivers of moving
vehicles from traffic movement on sfreets roads infersections or access facilities No
sign shall be erected so that it obstructs the vision of pedestrians by glare or method of
illumination or constitutes a hazard to traffic No sign may use words phrases
symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with mislead or confuse traffic
9 Any sign or advertising structure or supporting structure that is torn damaged
defaced or destroyed
10 Signs attached to poles installed by governmental agencies utility poles trees
rocks or other natural features
11 Signs attached to benches garbage cans or other street fumiture located
within the public rightofway
12 Rotating signs
13 Billboards
14 Any sign which does not structurally or materially conform to the requirements
of the citys adopted International Building Code
J Nonconforming Signs Permanent signs established legally priorto the adoption
of the ordinance codified in this chapter that do not conform to the regulations of this
chapter with regard to number size height or location shall be allowed to remain as
legal nonconforming signs except as follows
1 Whenever a new building replaces the principal building
2 When there is an expansion of an existing building the requirements of this
section shall apply only if there is an increase in floor area of 25 percent or more
including the cumulative increase of previous expansions after the effective date of
the ordinance amending this section
3 Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming use the
requiremenfs of this section shall apply in full to fhe new use if and only if there is a
change in required signage due to the zoning district
4 Any sign including the sign strueture now or hereafter existing which no longer
advertises a bona fide business conducted or a product sold Such signs shall be
taken down and removed by the owner agent or person having the beneficial use of
the land building or strucfure upon which such sign may be found within 90 days after
written notification from the building official
K Master Sign Plans Authorized The planning building and community director
has the authorify to require a master sign plan to ensure a consistent and coordinated
signage scheme for development proposals In approving master sign plans under the
provisions of this subsection the director has the authority to approve signage
schemes that allow for signs greater in area and heighf than allowed in the particular
zone in which the development is located when a coordinated signage scheme is
used Master signage plans shall be recorded
L Maintenance and Safety All permanent temporary and portable signs and
components thereof must be maintained in good repair and in a safe neat clean and
attractive condition Failure to maintain a signs in accordance withthis subsection
shall be subject to the code compliance provisions of the Aubum City Code Ord
6263 6 2009 Ord 6166 2 2008 Ord 5993 1 2006 Ord 5342 2 2000 Ord
4705 2 1994 Ord 4229 2 1987
Ordinance No 6363
May 18 2011
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Section 6 Imalementation The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary fo carry out the directions
of this legislation
Section 7 Severabilitv The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
separate and severable The invalidity of any clause sentence paragraph
subdivision section or portion of this ordinance or the invalidity of the application
thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the
remainder of this ordinance or the validity of its application to otherpersonsor
circumstances
Section 8 EfFective date This ordinance shall take effect and be in force
five days from and after its passage approval and publication as provided by
law
DATED and SIGNED this day of 2011
INTRODUCED
PASSED
APPROVED
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B LEWIS
MAYOR
ATf EST
Danielle E Daskam City Clerk
Ordinance No 6363
May 18 2011
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APP TO F M
D iel B He City Attom
Published
Ordinance No 6363
May 18 2011
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 4709
Date:
May 17, 2011
Department:
Police
Attachments:
Resolution
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 4709.
Background Summary:
The cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila have
joined together to form an administrative agency, known as the South Correctional Entity
(SCORE), which is intended to handle the jail inmates and correction needs of the participating
cities. Numerous cooperative endeavors have occurred which have allowed the parties to work
jointly to establish SCORE and to implement procedures whereby it will operate as their facility
for housing inmates. There are, however, additional agreements that the participating cities
would want to enter into in connection with their joint ventures involving SCORE, including a
process and an agreement regarding investigation of criminal or significant activities that occur
or may occur at the facilities being built by SCORE on behalf of the participating cities.
Proposed Resolution No. 4709 would authorize the Mayor or his designee to enter into and
execute and agreement by and between the cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal
Way, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila for investigative assistance for those criminal acts of
activities which would warrant investigation.
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Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance, Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:Lee
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:RES.A
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDRES.A
RESOLUTION NO 4709
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF AUBURN
BURIEN DES MOINES FEDERAL WAY RENTON
SEATAC AND TUKWILA REGARDING
INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE AT THE SCORE
DETENTION FACILITY
WHEREAS the cities of Auburn Burien Des Moines Federal Way
Renton SeaTac and Tukwila created a governmental administrative agency
known as the South Correctional Entity SCORE and
WHEREAS the parties wish to enter into an agreement regarding the
investigation of any criminal or signfficant activity that may occur at the new
detention facility being built by SCORE
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NOW THEREFORE THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
KING COUNTY WASHINGTON HEREBYRESOLVES as follows
Section 1 The Mayor of the City of Auburn or the Mayors Designee is
hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the cities of Auburn
Burien Des Moines Federal Way Rehton SeaTac and Tukwila for
investigative assistance which agreement shall be in substantial conformity
with agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this
reference
Resolution No 4709
May 17 2011
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Section 2 The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of
this legislation
Section 3 This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon
passage and signatures hereon
Dated and signed this day of 2011
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B LEWIS MAYOR
ATTEST
Danielle E Daskam City Clerk
APP ED TO FORM
Daniel B Heid City Attorn
Resolution No 4709
May 17 2011
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EXHIBIT A Investigative Assistance Agreement
This Agreement is between the State of Washington cities of Auburn Bwien Des Moines Federal Way
Renton SeaTac and Tukwila collectively Cities and each City which created a governmental
admiriistrative agency pursuant to RCW 39340303 known as the South Correctional Entity
SCORE effective on August 22 2011
RECITAL
WHEREAS the Cities have worked closely in the past in all aspects of policing services and wish to
continue such relationships with regazd to the new detention facility built by SCORE and the investigation
of any criminal or significant activity that occurs at this facility and pursuant to the authority of the
VNashington Mutual Aid Peace OfFcers Powers Act Chapter 1093 RCW Act and
WHEREAS RCW 1093130 Contracting authority of law enforcement agencies provides
Under the interiocal cooperation act chapter 3934 RCW any law enforcement agency referred to
by this chapter may contract with any other such agency and may also contract with any law
enforcement agency of another state or such states political subdivision to provide mutual law
enfarcement assistance
TERMS AND CONDTTIONS
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the above recitals which are incorporated by reference herein
and other good and sufficient consideration the Cities agree as follows
The SCORE Executive Director or designees and the Cities Chiefs of Police will
cooperate and exercise their professional judgment in requesting and responding to
SCORE requests for investigative assistance
o SCORE will utilize Valley Communications to initiate any required first responder calis
for service for those emergency calls that requiie a police or fire response
Beyond emergency response at the discretion of the Executive Director SCORE will
initiate requests to the Cities for investigative assistance with any investigations requiring
the need for outside investigative assistance TheSCORE Executive Director and the
Cities Chiefs of Police will use best efforts to disburse theburden of such requests
among the Cities on an equitable basis and the Chiefs of Police will use their best efforts
to affirmatively respond to such requests for assistance In the event that a City police
department cannot respond to a mutual aid investigation request the SCORE Executive
Director will seek the aid of one of the Cities or another outside law enforcement agency
for an investigation
At the sole discretion of the Executive Director in circumstances where an independent
investigation ie without the participation of a City is needed the SCORE Executive
Director will acquire the assistance of another outside law enforcement agency SCORE
will be responsible for initiating contact with lioth the law enforcement agency and when
appropriate with the Washington Cities Insurance Authority as the circumstances
wanant
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At the discretion of the SCORE Executive Director no requests will be made to the
Cities police departments to 6ecome involved in matters that are more commonly
handled through other investigative means such as labor employment issues or matters
that are to be investigafed and handled within SCOREs internal administrative
procedures
Liability for investigative assistance will be subject to the provisions of the Act
o A reguest for investigative assistance should contain the following elements
Communication between SCORE and the Cities
Definition of the event that has occurred
StafFng requirements expected for the investigation
Status as to either lead agency secondary agency or to act as an independent
reviewer
Estimated duration of the investigation
Estimation of any afteraction events or functions that may occur
Comprehensive written report of the event
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and to be effective on the date above specified
Penny Bartley Director Bob Lee Chief of Police
South Correctional Entity Auburn Police Departrnent
Scott KimererChief of Police John OLeary Interim Chief of Police
Burien Police Depaitment Des Moines Police Department
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Brian Wilson Chief of Police Kevin Milsovich Chief of Police
Federal Way Police Depardnent Renton Police Department
James Graddon Chief of Police Dave Haynes Chief of Police
SeaTac Police Department Tukwila Police Department
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 4710
Date:
May 31, 2011
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Resolution No. 4710
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 4710.
Background Summary:
The preparation of an annual action plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City to receive federal funds under the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The City operates under a Consolidated Plan that
is currently in effect for 2010-2014. The Action Plan outlines proposed expenditures to
implement the goals of the City's Consolidated Plan. It identifies federal and local funds
expected to be available, indicates the activities on which they will be spent, and sets goals for
the number and type of services expected to be provided.
The City of Auburn anticipates approximately $250,000 of unused CDBG funds will be
available for projects that are consistent with federal regulations and objectives and policies of
the Auburn Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. Planned projects
include improvements to Shaughnessy Park ($50K), downtown business façade improvement
program ($25K) and acquisition of property to assist Auburn Youth Resources in developing a
teen drop-in program ($175K).
The process of a substantial amendment process is required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City to receive federal funds under the
Community Development Block Grant-Recovery (CDBG-R) program.
A public notice and a brief description about the amendment to the 2010 & 2011 Annual Action
Plans were published in The Seattle Times and posted on the City's website. Though not
required by HUD, Council will conduct a public hearing on the amendment in addition to the
fifteen-day public comment period. On May 23, 2011, the Planning and Community
Development Committee reviewed the preliminary draft of the amendment and recommended
it be forwarded to Council for approval. The Finance committee is also scheduled to review
and discuss the draft on June 6, 2011.
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Reviewed by Council Committees:
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDRES.B
Finance, Planning And Community Development Other: Human Services Committee
Councilmember:Norman Staff:Hursh
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:RES.B
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDRES.B
RESOLUTIOYV NO 4 710
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO THE 2010 AND 2011 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN UPDATES OF THE CONSOLIDATED
PLAN
WHEREAS the City of Auburn was designated as an entitlement community
by the US Departmenf of Housing and Urban Development HUD for its
Community Development Block Grant CDBG Program and
WHEREAS the primary objective of the Consolidated Planand CDBG
Program is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent
housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities
principally for persons of low and moderatei n come and
WHEREAS to reallocate funds from prior years projects which are not actiye
a substantial amendment musfi be made to the Plan the City of Aubum must amend
the 2010 and 2011 Annual Action Plans for its Gonsolidated Plan that serves as a
federally required planning document to guide the City of Auburns human service
and community development efforts and
WHEREAS the planning process to develop the Consolidated Plan involVed
citizen participation and guidance from nonprofit and governmental agencies
serVing low income residents in the community and
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Aubum heard and considered
public comment about its proposed use of Community Development Block Grant
funds and amendment to the 2010 and 2011 Annual Action Plans and
Resolution No 4710
June 1 2011
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NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
WASHINGTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
Section 1 The Cify hereby amends the 2010 and 2011 Annual Action Plans
and adopts the amendment to its 2010 and 2011 Annual Action Plan Updates to the
Consolidated Plan making approximately 250000 of unused CDBG funds
aVailable for projects that are consistent with federal regulations and objectives and
policies of theAuburn Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan
with planned projects including improvements to Shaughnessy Park approximately
5000000 downtown business farade improvement program approximately
2500000 and acquisition of property to assist Auburn YouthResources develop a
teen dropin program approximately 17500000
Section 2 The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out directions of the legislation
Section 3 This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and
signatures hereon
DATED and SIGNED this day of June 2011
Peter B Lewis
Mayor
ATTEST
Danielle Daskam City Clerk
APP OV
AS
FORM
SV
Daniel B H City Attorn
Resolution No 4710
June 1 2011
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 4712
Date:
May 17, 2011
Department:
Police
Attachments:
Resolution No. 4712
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 4712.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn has interaction with the Washington State Department of Corrections
involving its Community Correction Officers. It would make sense and would be advantageous
to the City and the State for the parties to enter into an agreement for identification of
responsibilities and obligations of the respective agencies in connection therewith. The
proposed agreement agrees the responsibilities of both the State and the City and identifies
methodology for cooperation between the two.
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Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance, Municipal Services
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:Lee
Meeting Date:June 6, 2011 Item Number:RES.C
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDRES.C
RESOLUTION NO 4 712
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN
AND THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS FOR SERVICES INVOLVING
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY CORRECTION
OFFICERS AT THE AUBURN JUSTICE CENTER
WHEREAS the City of Auburn and the Washington State Department of
Corrections has interaction between the two agencies relating to correctional
activities involving people at fhe Auburn Justice Center and
WHEREAS It would be appropriate and advantageous for the City and
the State Department of Corrections o enter into a contract Contract Number
K9079 to idenfify the responsibilities and obligations of the parties in
connection with the activities and services perFormed by or involving
DepartmentCommunity Correction Officers
NOW THEREFORE THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN
KING COUNTY WASHINGTON HEREBY RESOLVES as follows
Section 1 The Mayor or his designee is hereby authorized to execute
an agreement between the Ciiy of Aubum and the Washington State
Department of Corrections for services involving Community Correction Officers
of the Department of Corrections in substantial conformity with the agreement
attached hereto marked as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this
reference
Resolufion No 4712
May 17 2011
Page 1 of 2
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Section 2 The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of
this legislation
Section 3 This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon
passage and signatures hereon
Dated and Signed this day of 2011
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CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B LEWIS MAYOR
ATTEST
Danielle E Daskam City Clerk
APPROVE AS TO FOR
aniel B Hei City Attorn
Resolufion No 4712
May 17 2011
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STATE O
Sit shimion o Department aof Correctaons
cCoirntiract No Kqo7q
yLI889
Thas lrnterloacal Agreemrnemit AgreemenY is made by the state of Washington
Department of Corrections hereinafter referred to as Department and Aubum Police
Department hereinafter referred to as Agency
WHEREAS RCW Chapfer 3934 interlocall Cooperation Act permits state agencies andlocal
Govemments to make the most efficient use of their powers by authorizing them to enter into
Agreements with each other in order to provide senrices and facilities in a manner best senring
the needs and development of their local communities
WHEREAS the purpose of this Agreement is to allow Department to place Community
Corrections Officers CCOs at the premises ownedoperated by Agency located at 340 East
main Street Suite 201 Aubum WA 98002
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein Department
and Agency agree as follows
7 Agency Responsibilities Agency shall provide
A Office space for one 1 CCO at premises to include a desk file cabinet and
telephone line Premises will be accessible to the CCO seven days a week fwenty
four hours per day
B A mait box slot at Premises to which CCO has access it
C Janitorial service for the office space
2 Department Responsibilities Department shall
A Keep the office space clean
B Wear Department identification at all timeswhen within the building
C Escort visitors at all times while within the building
D Provide install and maintain a reporting kiosk as applicable
E Procure install and maintain VPN connectivity attachment A
3 Mutual benefits This Agreement improves both parties ability to carry out public safety
responsibilities through
A Joint Operations covering events holidays and homefield contact
B Immediate response regarding felons under Department supervision
C Joint involvement in Community groups
D informafion sharing resources such as wanted persons information and local
ongoing community concems
4 Access to information
A Access to all Department computer systems and files are restricted to the CCO
Department will follow its policy for dissemination of any information from its
computer systems and files
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B Access to all Agency computer systems and files are restricted to Agency personnel
unless trained and authorized The Agency will follow its policy and appiicable law
conceming dissemination of all Agency information
5 Term This agreement shall take effect April 15 2011 and shall continue in effect until
terminated March 31 2013 This Contract Agreement may be extended by mutual
agreement of the parties for two 2 additional oneyear periods or portions thereof Any
such extension shall be evidenced by a properly completed written amendment to this
Agreement Either party may terminate this Agreementby giving thirty 30 days written
notice to the other
6 Hold Harmless Each party to this Agreement shall beresponsible for its own acts
andor omissions and those of ifs officers employees and volunteers No party to this
Agreement shall be responsible for the acts andor omissions of entities or individuals
not a party to this Agreement
7 Contact Persons The parties stipulate that the following persons shall be the contact
person for their respective jurisdiction
A William T Pierson Assistant Chief of Police Aubum Police Department 340 East
Main Street suite 201 Aubum WA 98002 253 8761996
wpierson aubumwaaov
B Curtis Crisp Community Corrections Supervisor Department of Corrections NW
240 Aubum Office Aubum WA 98002 253 9346343 curtiscrispdocwagov
8 Nothing herein shall require or be irrterpreted to
A Waive any defense arising out of RCW Title 51
B Limit or restrictthe ability of either entity or employee or legal counsel for either enfity
or employee to exercise any right defense or remedy which a party to a lawsuit may
havewith respect to claims for third parties including but not limited to any good
faith attempts to seek dismissal of legal claims against a party by any proper means
allowed under the civil rules in either state or federal court
9 General Provisions
A Entire Agreement This Agreement contains all of the terms with respect to any
matter covered or mentioned in this Agreement
B Modification No provision of this Agreement may be modified except by written
agreement signed by the Parties
C Successors This Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties successors in
interest and assigns
D Severability Any provision of this Agreement which is declared invalid or illegal shall
in no way affect or invalidate any other provision
E Default In the event that either of the Parties defaults on the perFormance of any
terms of this Agreement or either party places the enforcement of this Agreement in
the hands of an attomey or files a lawsuit each Party shall pay allits own attomeys
fees coss and expenses
F Venue The venue for any dispute related to this Agreement shall be Thurston
County Washington
G Waiver Failure of the Agency to declare any breach or default immediately upon the
occurrence thereof or delay in taking any action in connection with shall not waive
such breach or default Time is of the essence of this Agreement and each and all of
its provisions in which performance is a factor
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H PerFormance Time is of the essence of this Agreement and each and all of its
provisions in which performance is a factor
110 Governance This Agreement is entered into pursuanf to and under the authority
granted by the laws of the state of Washington and any applicable federal laws The
provisions of this Agreement shall be construed to conform to those 1aws
In the event of an inconsistency in the terms of this Agreement or between ifs terms and any
applicable statute or rule the inconsistencyshall be resolved by giving precedence in the
following order
A Applicable state and federal sfatutes and rules and
B Statement of work and
C Any other provisions of the Agreement including materials incorporated by
reference
THIS Interlocal Agreement consisting of three 3 pages and one 1 attachment is executed by
the persons signing below who warrant that they have the authority to execute the Agreement
AUBURN POUCE PARTMENT DEPARTMENT OFCORRECTIONS
Signature Signature
R0ySE2r Gary Banning
Printed Name Printed Name
4ssistafltChief of Police Contracts Administrator
ritie Titie
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Date Date
Approvetl as to Form
This Interlocal agreement format was approved
as to fbrtn by tfie Office of the Attomey General
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Attachment A
VPN Connectivity Agreement
PURPOSE
The Aubum Police Department hosts a Department of Corrections Community Corrections
Officer CCO at their location The specfic locations are identified in the main contract of
which this is an addendum The Agency has agreed to allow the CCO use of their network
infrastructure and Intemet connectiyity forthe purpose of connecting to the Department
network via a Virtual Private Networking VPN session This Addendum will outline agreed
upon rolesand responsibilities between the Department and the Agency for the support of
the described connectivity
PART I DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1 The Department will supply the software client and digital key fob for Department
staff to use in establishing their VPN connection to the Department network The
software fob and resultant VPN connection to the Department network will only be
used by authorized Department staff using their Department owned and managed
computing equipment
The Department will ensure that the VPN software installed on their owned
computer will not allow split tunneling This means that Department sfaff will not be
able to connect to the Agency resources on their network such as printers files
terminal services desktop faxing or the like The sole purpose and use of the
Agency infrastructure and its provision of Internet connectivity will be strictly for the
connection of Department owned computers to the Department network to access
Department data and resources
PART 11 AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES
1 The Agency lnformation Technology department agrees to provide the network
infrastructure and Intemet connectivity that will allow the Department staff to
establish a VPN connection to the Department network
2 When there are scheduled Agency network outages which may impact Department
staff connectivity to the Department nefinrork the Agency agrees to notify the
Department staff as soon as they reasonably can
3 The Agency Information Technology Director shall have the fnal authority to
determine the schedule and senrices to be provided by the Agency employees to
carry out the Agencys responsibilities under this agceement
4 The Agency staff will not use the Department VPN connection to gain access to
Department data or resources
PART III CHARGES FOR SERVICE where applicable
The Agency will be compensated for the services provided herein as follows
1 The Agency will be compensated at the rate of 2500 per hour for any services
performed by Agency staff as required to support the Agency infrastructure in place
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forthe Departments use in connecting its computing equipment to the Department
nefinrork The Agency will notify the Department of any billable work to be preformed
by theirstaff prior to any work being done The approval to proceed with requesfed
work will be provided by the Departments Community CoRections supenrising Field
Administrator 411 work that impacts or alters the Departments owned computers
connection to the Department networlc equipment will be accomplished in
coordination with the Departments local Information Technology staff
2 Any increases to these agreed upon charges must be made in writing to the
Department at a minimum 30 days advance notice Normally increases in cost for
the senrices provided by the Agency should be negotiated when the contract is
reviewed
This amounfrepresents midrange 1TS4 hourly rate
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