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Home My WebLink About11-14-2011 . */ Planning and Community c�tror_ #�"�f� • Development November 14, 2011 - 5:30 PM wasHwcTON: Annex Conference Room 2 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call Chair Norman, Vice-Chair Backus and Member Partridge were present. Also present were Mayor Pete Lewis, Planning and Development DirectorKevin Snyder, Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Principal Planner Jeff Dixon, PlannerStuart Wagner, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, City Attorney Dan Heid, Theater Operations Coordinator Jim Kleinbeck, Arts & Events Manager Julie Brewer, Arts Coordinator Maija McKnight, Economic Development Manager poug _ . Lein, ConVact Economic DeVelopment Planner WilliamThomas, and Planning and Community Development Secretary Tina Kriss. Members of the Pubiic in attendance included: Largo Wale, Wayne Osborne, John Holman, Nancy Wyatt, Colleen Maloney, Tanya Rottle„ Ronnie Schwend, Linda Eliiott, Michael Chey, Cary Davidson, Councilmember Rich Wagner, and Robert Whale of the Auburn Reporter. B. Announcements 1. Auburn Arts Commission Update (Faber) Arts & Events Manager Julie Brewer and.Arts Coordinator Maija McKnight provided an update on the activities of the Auburn Arts Commission highlighting pertorming arts, visual arts, public art, advocacy, and support for local artists and arts organizations, and special projects and events working cross departmentally. The Arts Commisison continues to work to advocate and support local artists and art organizations expanding many of the current programs in2011.. Arts Commissioner Linda Elliott discussed the current sister cities program and exploration of futu�e sister city relationships. Arts Commission requested a future discussion on CounciPs Vision for the Arts in Aubum. � C. Agenda Modifications The following items will be removed and forwarded to the November 28th, 2011 meeting: Resolution No. 4769 ' � 2012—2017 Transportation Improvement Program Phase II Code Updafe—Grouping 1 Page 1 of 6 , . II. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - October 24, 2011 (Snyder) Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to Approve to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. III. ACTION A. Ordinance No. 6385 Master Plan Code Amendment {Chamberlain) Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to Approve to approve Ordinance No. 6385 to full City Council forreview and approval. Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided the staff report. Committee and staff reviewed the Planning Commission recommendations. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-U. B. Resolution No. 4765 - Memorandum of Agreement and Option to Purchase Real Property with Ceradimm, LLC (Snyder) Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to Approve as amerided approve Resolution No. 4765 with the deletion of "or within one year following the termination of this AareemenY', Page 3, Se.ction 3, RIGHT OF FIR8T REFUSAL and "I i5 provided. however, that the GRANTEE'S right of first refusal shall not survive beyond one year following the end of the term of this Option A�c reement", Page 4;first sentence, to full council for consideration. Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder provided the briefing on Resolution No. 4765:_Staff reviewed the additional language added on Page 3, No. 3, RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL. Committee asked if the City could keep a parcel for the City's use, take part'in a,land swap, or receive;an outside offer from a potential buyer/developer? City Attorney Dan Heid stated under this agreemenf if executed and in each of the scenarios presented Ceradimm, LLC would exerci_se their Right of First Refusal whereby the Citywould determine a value/price and specific terms and conditions that have been approved by the City. Ceradimm, LLC would then have the option to meet the conditions/terms, including the price/value, and take action to purchase. City Attorney Heid stated the Right of First Refusal was added to the agreement by Ceradimm, LLC to provide Geradimm and opportunity to Page 2 of 6 O purchase while allowing the City flexibility should the City receive an offer to purchase from other potential buyers (it was not in the current agreement). City Attorney Heid stated once this agreement is terminated with Ceradimm, LLC they have an additional year to exercise the AighYof First Refusal. Committee stated they are not supportive of allowing an additional year after the agreement terminates. Committee expressed concern in tying the City up foran,additionai year with a developer/agent especially if the agenY has not exhibited previous activity. Director Snyc]er stated although Spencer Alpert is a developer his primary roll is to assist the City in engaging with potential developers for City owned property. The Memorandum of Agreement clarifies City's perspective; theworking relationshipwith SpencerAlpert as a strategic resource to engage with potential buyers. Mayor Lewis asked Committee if they could support this new agreement if the additional year was removed from the Right of First Refusal language. Committee stated theywould be more inclined to move it forward. Motion Carried Unanimously.,3-0. C. Resolution No. 4766 - Exclusive Agency Listing Agreement with Jones Lang LaSalle (Snyder) � Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to -approve Resolution No. 4766 to full City Council for review and approvaL ° ' Planning and DeVelopment Director Kevin Snyder provided the staff report for Resolution No. 4766. Committee and staff reviewed the changes to the agreement since the October24, 2011 Planning and Community Development Committee meeting. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Ordinance No. 6378 (Coleman) Finance Director Shelley Coieman provided the staff report. Staff and Committee discussed the various changes within budget amendmentNo. 5, Ordinance No. 6378. Committee was supportive of Ordinance No. 6378 B. Resolution No. 4767 (Coleman) Finance Director Shelley Coleman briefed the Committee on Resolution No. Page 3 of 6 ,, _ 4767; exercising this agreement would allow the City to renew the services with the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce with the same terms and conditions that currently exist. Nancy Wyatt, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce President& COO highiighted variou.s servicesand accomplishments of the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce. Committee asked if Ms. Wyatt could provide statistics from services provided from 2010 to 2011. C. Phase II Code Update - Grouping 1 (Wagner) Removed and forwarded to November 28, 2011 meeting. D. HCSA Laundry Facility Building Square Footage Increase' (Taylor) Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to Approve to forward to full City Council HCSA Laundry Facility Square Footage Increase for recommendation of review and approval. Pianning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided the staff report. City Attomey Dan Heid provided a handout and reviewed the quasi-judicial process. Planning Manager Chamberlain stated City Council originally passed Ordinance No. 6297 approving a rezone of three parcels from C3, Heavy Commerciai, to B.P, Business Park consistent with the conceptual site plan submitted by the applicant. The total area of any proposed building was limited to 95,000 square feet. The City of Auburn has received a development application for an industrial laundry facility at the subject site that would exceed the allowable building first floorsquare footage by a total of 7,927 square feet or eight (8) percent. Changes to the original language of the rezone require a review by the Planning & Community Development Committee of the City Council or its successor. If the change is minor, less than 10%the Committee shall make a recommendation to the City Council; this request is less than 10%. Committee and staff discussed environmental practices for this proposed business. After review by Committee it was determined Commiftee would take action on this item. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. E. 2011 ComprehensiVe Plan Amendments (Dixon) Discuss Planning Commission recommendation on 2011 annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Principal Planner Dixon reviewed the Planning Commission recommendations forthe 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Staff and Committee reviewed the potential uses of industrial zoning within the Stuck River Road potential Special Plan Area and the Bicycle Task Force recommendations from Planning Commission. Page 4�of 6 � :, Committee was pleased with the 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and thanked staff for the organization of their work and binder provided for review. F. Draft Resolution No. 4772 (Chamberlain) Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to Approve Resolution No. 4772 to full City Council for review and approval. Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided the briefing for Resolution No. 4772. Corrimittee and staff�eviewed the proposed amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies. The proposed amendments are to have the policies consistent with Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2040. After discussion it was determined Committee would take action on this item. Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0. G. Draft Resolution No. 4773 (Chamberlain) Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to Approve Resolution No. 4733 to full City Council for review and approval. Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided the briefing for Resolution No. 4773. Committee and staff reviewed the proposed amendme.nts to the Pierce County Cou,ntywid.e Planning Policies. Staff reviewed the proposed three (3) candidate regional centers. After discussion Committee decided to take action. Motion Carried Unanimousfy. 3-0. H. Land Use Strategies for Addressing Impact of Potential Partial or Full Loss of Streamlined Sales Tax Mitigation Funds (Snyder) Planning Director Snyder provided the staff report. Director Snyder reviewed Governor Gregoire's released Budget Reduction Alternatives (released at the end of October 2011). The Governor'sAltematives identify as a potential budget reduction alternative a partial (25 percent) or full (100 percent) elimination of sVeamlined sales tax mitigation funding thatShe City of Auburn is a curren4 recipient of. A partial or 25 percent elimination of this funding would mean a loss of$500,000 while a full or 100 percent elimination would meana loss of $2,000,000. Governor Gregoire did not at the time of publication of the Budget Reduction Altematives specifically identify that.she had chosen to include this proposed afternative in her 20.12 supplemental:budget proposal, however, there is the potential that it could be included either by the Governor at alater date or by the Washington State Legislature during its speoial session that begins on November 28, 2011. �� ' � - � � � Page 5 of 6 The potential partial or full loss of this mitigation funding has significant revenue implications for the Cityi In response to this potentia(revenue impact, the City should consider whether currerit land use policies need to be revised to facilitate the transition of indusfial zoned areas away from warehouse and distribution uses to manufacturing, indus4rial and retail uses that will help the Cify financially compensate for real loss in revenue through increased property taxes and sales taxes. Staff provided several questions for the Committee's consideration. Those questions were discussed anci the Committee provided initial policy feedback and direction to staff on warehouse and distribution land uses. I. Director's Report (Snyder} Director Snyder discussed various projects and commercial business activities in the City. J.. PCDC Matrix (Snyder) Chair Norman recommended Committee contact staff with anyquestions. V. ADJOURNMENT There being no.further bsuiness to come before the Planning and Community DeVelopment Committee, Chair Norman adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED THIS�_ DAY OF u�.�� ? ZO!/ �^�� iynn or n, Chair � , i riss, PI n' g Development Secretary Page 6 of 6