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City Council Meeting
April 16, 2012 - 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 - YMCA Healthy Kids Day*
Mayor Lewis to declare Saturday, April 28, 2012 as YMCA Healthy Kids Day
2. Proclamation - National Day of Prayer*
Mayor Lewis to declare May 3, 2012 to be National Day of Prayer in Auburn
3. Proclamation - Relay for Life of Auburn Days*
Mayor Lewis to declare May11-12th, 2012 as Relay for Life for Auburn Days
4. Proclamation - 2012 Tree Steward*
Mayor Lewis to declare the Auburn Parks Department of the City of Auburn
as our "2012 Tree Steward" for preserving and caring for the Oak tree at 37th
and R St SE in Auburn and declaring a "Significant Tree".
D.Agenda Modifications
II.CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A.Public Hearings
No public hearing is scheduled for this evening.
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. April 9, 2012 Minutes* (Peloza)
B.Planning & Community Development
1. April 9, 2012 Minutes* (Backus)
C.Public Works
1. April 2, 2012 Minutes* (Wagner)
D.Finance
1. April 2, 2012 Minutes* (Partridge)
E.Les Gove Community Campus
1. April 11, 2012* (Wagner)
F.Council Operations Committee
IV.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 April 2, 2012 Regular Meeting*
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 412571 through 412961 in the amount of $4,059,622.34
and dated April 16, 2012.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 532811 through 532848 in the amount of $835,610.75 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,178,772.47 for a grand total of
$2,014,383.22 for the pay period covering March 29, 2012 to April 4, 2012.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1121* (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve change order No. 2 in the amount of $75,000 to Contract No.
11-25 for work on Project No. CP1121, 2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation -
Phase 2
V.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There is no unfinished business.
VI.NEW BUSINESS
There is no new business.
VII.ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6405* (Backus/Heid)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Section 2.03.100 of the Auburn City Code, relating to duties of the Mayor
B. Ordinance No. 6406* (Backus/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, extending and
amending Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City Code, relating to the regulation of the
allowance, dimensions and locations of signs
C. Ordinance No. 6407* (Backus/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Chapter 18.40 - Public Use District of the Auburn City Code by amending Section
18.40.020, Definitions, and adding a new Section 18.40.105, all relating to Public
Animal Shelters
VIII.RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4808* (Partridge/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring
certain items of property as surplus and authorizing their disposal
IX. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
B. From the Mayor
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:
April 9, 2012 Minutes
Date:
April 12, 2012
Department: Attachments:
Draft Minutes 4/9/12
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Peloza Staff:
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:MS.1
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Municipal Services Committee
April 9, 2012 - 3:30 PM
City Hall Conference Room 3
MINUTES
DRAFT
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Peloza called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3 of City Hall, 25 W. Main,
Auburn, WA. Members present: Chair Peloza, Vice Chair Osborne, Member Wales. Staff present:
Mayor Pete Lewis, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Parks & Recreation Director Darryl Faber, Police
Secretary/Scribe Kathy Emmert. Others present: citizen Scot Pondelick and Auburn Reporter
representative Robert Whale.
A. Roll Call
B. Announcements
C. Agenda Modifications
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes 3/26/12
Vice Chair Osborne moved to accept the Minutes as presented. Member Wales had not arrived at
the time of this motion. Chair Peloza concurred.
MOTION PASSED: 2-0
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Street Median Maintenance (Faber)
The Committee discussed its concern for the appearance and maintenance of the various street
medians in the City. Director Faber and the Committee reviewed a listing of all street medians
within the city, their current status/condition and what staff recommended for the future. The
Committee has been researching other cities in the area and will be sharing a document from this
research with the Council as a whole and PCDC specifically as a starting point for developing a
standardized approach to medians based on location, type, availability of water etc. In addition,
the possibility of expanding the hanging baskets associated with Auburn will be considered.
B. Matrix
The Matrix is modified to reflect the following:
Item 30P - Review date changed to 4/23/12. Status changed to reflect Committee will bring maps
and pins for better visualization. Committee will work with PCDC as it researches and develops a
standard for street medians which will include both short and long term solutions.
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IV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m. The next meeting of the Muni Services Committee is Monday,
4/23/12 at 3:30 p.m.
Signed this _____ day of April, 2012
______________________________ ______________________________
Bill Peloza, Chair Kathy Emmert, Police Secretary/Scribe
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
April 9, 2012 Minutes
Date:
April 10, 2012
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Draft PCDC Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only, see attached minutes.
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Backus Staff:
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:PCD.1
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Planning and Community
Development
April 9, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Annex Conference Room 2
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in Annex Conference
Room 2 located on the second floor of the One Main Professional Plaza, 1 East Main
Street, Auburn, Washington.
A. Roll Call
Chair Nancy Backus, Vice-Chair Partridge and Member John Holman were
present. Also present were Mayor Pete Lewis, Planning and Development
Director Kevin Snyder, Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Economic
Development Manager Doug Lein, and Planning and Development Secretary Tina
Kriss.
Members of the public present were: Scot Pondelick
B. Announcements
There were no announcements.
C. Agenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. March 26, 2012 Minutes (Snyder)
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to approve the March
26, 2012 minutes as written.
Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Proposed Amendment to the P-1, Public Use District (Wagner)
Committee to discuss proposed amendments to the P-1, Public Use District;
as it relates to animal shelters (ZOA12-0004).
Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided background information on the
proposed amendment to the P-1, Public Use District relating to animal shelters
(ZOA12-0004). On March 20, 2012 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing on the amendments. At the close of the public hearing the
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Planning Commission concurred with staff and made a recommendation to the
City Council for adoption of the proposed code amendments. If the Committee is
in concurrence with the Planning Commission recommendation staff would
request that the Committee take action and forward its recommendation to the
City Council for the April 16, 2012 Council meeting.
Committee is in concurrence with the Planning Commission recommendation and
has determined it will take action on this item.
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to forward Ordinance
No. 6407 to full City Council for review and approval.
Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0
B. Other Downtown Capital Projects Status Update (Chamberlain)
Provide a status update on the other downtown capital projects that are
being constructed with the balance of the LRF funds.
Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided information from the May 24,
2011 meeting of the former Downtown Redevelopment Committee which included
a list of projects and a timelines for completion. Committee and staff reviewed the
status of those projects.
To assist Vice-Chair Partridge and Member Holman in learning more about the
discussion and action items for these projects Planning Manager
Chamberlain distributed background information from the former Downtown
Redevelopment Committee's agenda.
Vice-Chair Partridge requested information on the North City Hall Project from the
former Committee.
C. Director's Report (Snyder)
Planning Director Kevin Snyder stated we are still waiting for the Washington
State Auditor to respond to the Address Assistance Program proposal; upon
receipt of their review we will bring this back before Committee.
On behalf of the Planning Department we would like to thank the Mayor and
Council for their support of the Auburn Environmental Park boardwalk project.
D. PCDC Matrix (Snyder)
The Committee had no changes or additions.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
APPROVED this ____________ day of _________________, 2012.
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______________________________ ________________________________
Nancy Backus - Chair Tina Kriss - Planning and Development
Secretary
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
April 2, 2012 Minutes
Date:
April 11, 2012
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
April 2, 2012 Draft Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Public Works
Councilmember:Wagner Staff:
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:PW.1
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Public Works Committee
April 2, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Annex Room 2
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, 98002.
A. Roll Call
Chairman Wagner, Vice-Chair Bill Peloza, and Member Osborne were
present. Also present during the meeting were: Mayor Pete Lewis, Council
Member Largo Wales, City Engineer/Assistant Director Dennis Selle,
Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Utilities Engineer Dan Repp,
Engineering Aide Amber Mund, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Financial Planning Manager Martin Chaw, Planner Stuart Wagner, Planning
Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Public Works Secretary Jennifer Rigsby,
Lisa Harmon from Girl Dogs Inc., and citizen Scot Pondelick.
B. Announcements
There were no announcements.
C. Agenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember
Osborne seconded to approve the Public Works Committee Meeting
minutes for March 19, 2012, as amended.
Vice-Chair Peloza requested that the minutes be amended, on page 5 of
10, to include the statement, “Mayor Lewis requested additional information
from Vice-Chair Peloza relating to V.A. replacement of ramps for
veterans.”
Chairman Wagner pointed out that “Veterans’ Association” should be
corrected to read “Veterans’ Administration.”
Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0.
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B. Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-10 (Mund)
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember
Osborne seconded to approve Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-10 for the
Parks, Arts and Recreation Department Clean Sweep 2012.
Engineering Aide Mund explained that the Parks, Arts and Recreation
Department have applied for their annual Right-of-Way Use Permit for
Operation Clean Sweep to close Main Street from A Street NW/SW to
Auburn Way.
Engineering Aide Mund stated that the intersection at E Main Street and A
Street SE/Auburn Avenue will be closed until the conclusion of the sweep,
as it has been in years past, in response to a question asked by Chairman
Wagner.
Member Osborne asked if the promenade and plaza area can be used for
the event instead of closing N Division Street from W Main Street to 1st
Street NE. Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle said that in the future the
promenade will be able to be utilized more but because construction is not
completed, it will not be used this year.
Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0.
C. Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-11 (Mund)
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember
Osborne seconded to approve Right-of-Way Use Permit No. 12-11 for Girl
Dog Inc. Hotdog Stand.
Vice-Chair Peloza asked if the owner was going to be operating year-
round. Mayor Lewis answered that was the goal that the owner is working
toward. Engineering Aide Mund introduced Lisa Harman, owner of Girl
Dogs Inc. Ms. Harmon confirmed that she is working toward being open
year-round.
Vice-Chair Peloza asked if last year was fruitful for the business. Ms.
Harmon answered that the year was successful and Engineering Aide Mund
distributed a report about the business, prepared by Ms. Harmon, to the
Committee.
Ms. Harmon stated that she did participate in the Auburn International
Farmers Market last year and will participate in each market day this year,
in response to questions asked by the Committee.
Ms. Harmon responded to questions asked by Member Osborne regarding
her original permit application.
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Chairman Wagner asked if the business was at the City’s 4th of July
event. Ms. Harmon answered that she was not at the event.
Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0.
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Ordinance No. 6406 Proposed Amendments to Section 18.56.025 - Real
Estate Signs (S. Wagner)
Planner Wagner provided a background summary for Ordinance No. 6406
which proposes amendments to Section 18.56.025 of the Auburn City Code
which pertains to real estate signs.
Planner Wagner stated that the Planning Department staff held workshops
with the Planning Commission and on March 6, 2012, there was Public
Hearing. It was staffs’ recommendation to continue the interim sign controls
that Council approved in 2011 via Ordinance 6360 and the Planning
Commission concurred. The interim sign controls will be effective through
April 21, 2013, upon introduction and approval of Ordinance No. 6406.
Mayor Lewis spoke about the real estate signs that have been posted in the
Lakeland Hills area over the years, in response to a question asked by
Chairman Wagner regarding whether or not the Planning Commission
discussed how to possibly control the content of real estate signs to ensure
the signs’ legitimacy.
Mayor Lewis stated that since the primary development areas that would be
affected by the continuation of the sign controls are the very north and
south ends of the City, he did not see a problem with the extension given
the history of sign placement in developing areas.
The Committee and staff discussed the difference between informational
real estate signs and other types of signs. Planning Manager Chamberlain
stated that the Planning and Community Development Committee agreed to
extend the sign controls without making changes to avoid having to regulate
the existing signs that were allowed by the original code change.
Chairman Wagner and Mayor Lewis discussed the functionality of the signs.
Planner Wagner responded to questions asked by Vice-Chair Peloza
regarding sign code compliance.
Vice-Chair Peloza spoke about the economic benefit of allowing the
extension of the sign controls and spoke in favor of extending them for an
additional year.
Chairman Wagner spoke about methods of responding to mass
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communications regarding particular signs, such as the Lakeland Hills
residents’ concerns about the real estate signs, and preparing responses.
Member Osborne asked what party is advocating for the extension of the
sign controls. Mayor Lewis answered that primary advocates are the large
developers.
Planner Wagner stated that the signs do steer traffic to the developments,
in response to questions asked by Member Osborne.
Planner Wagner outlined the sign permit application process in response to
a question asked by Member Osborne.
Chairman Wagner commented on flashing changing message signs that
may be violating City Code and asked if the Planning and Community
Development Committee (PCDC) is planning to review the section of the
code addressing message signs. Planner Wagers answered that PCDC
does not currently have plans to review the code. Staff will examine some
existing signs that may be in violation of the current code.
B. Utility Rate Study Update Alternative Scenario (Coleman)
Finance Director Coleman presented the Committee with an alternative to
the increase in utility rates previously brought to the Committee for
review. The alternative scenario includes increasing the water and storm
utility rates more than previously suggested in order to carry the debt
service for the sewer utility in order to reduce the proposed increase to
sewer for 2012.
Finance Director Coleman stated that the alternative scenario proposes a
11.5% rate increase for all utilities in 2012, compared to the original
proposal of an 8% increase for the water utility, 2.5% storm utility increase,
and a 33% sewer utility increase. Also included is a proposed future annual
(2013-2017) 2.5% increase in the water utility, 1.5% increase in the storm
utility, and 5% in the sewer utility. The $1.2M interfund loan from the water
and storm utilities to the sewer utility would have a 3 year repayment plan.
Vice-Chair Peloza asked if the 11.5% increase would cover the City’s utility
costs. Finance Director Coleman answered for water and storm the
increase would cover the costs and for sewer the increase may or may not
cover the costs and the sewer utility may need to borrow funds from the
other two utilities.
Finance Director Coleman explained why the recommended increase for
the sewer utility is higher than the other two utilities, in the original proposal,
at the request of Vice-Chair Peloza.
Vice-Chair Peloza asked at what time staff realized that the cost of the
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sewer utility was disproportionate to the costs of the water and storm
utilities. Finance Director Coleman answered in 2011.
The Committee reviewed the graph demonstrating the Sewer Utility
Revenue Requirements 2012-2017.
The Committee and staff reviewed the Combined Debt Service Coverage
Before and After Rate Adjustments graph. Finance Planning Manager Chaw
answered questions asked by Chairman Wagner regarding the debt service
coverage requirements.
The Committee and staff discussed the need to provide more debt service
coverage than the amount required, which is 1.25.
Chairman Wagner pointed out that in comparison to nearby jurisdictions;
the City’s rates are lower. Mayor Lewis suggested providing the comparison
to utility customers. Chairman Wagner agreed.
Chairman Wagner spoke about the possibility of customers not noticing the
rate increase for all the utilities, but instead focusing on just the water utility
increase.
Member Osborne commented that not all utility customer are the same and
pointed out that there are many customer who are not on sewer and are on
City water. Member Osborne explained that in the alternative scenario the
water utility rates will be increased to cover the sewer utility, a utility which
not all water customers use. Member Osborne stated that this was one of
the reasons he supports the original plan over the alternative one. Member
Osborne spoke about how the alternative scenario will also affect the
different categories of water utility customers.
The Committee and staff discussed the number of water only customers,
15,000, versus those who are sewer customers, 13,000.
Member Osborne spoke in favor of the original plan and against borrowing
funds from the water and storm utilities to cover the sewer utility, especially
since the predications regarding the future strength of the sewer utility are
not certain.
Member Osborne and the Committee compared the original plan increases
to the ones outlined in the alternative scenario.
Finance Director Coleman explained that there are two fundamental
differences between the original plan and the alternative, following a
request from Vice-Chair Peloza.
Vice-Chair Peloza spoke in favor of the original plan that was recommended
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by staff and presented to the Committee at past meetings.
Finance Director Coleman answered questions asked by Member Osborne
regarding bond issuance and debt service.
The Committee, Mayor Lewis, and Finance Director Coleman discussed
how to include the inter-jurisdictional utility billing comparison with
customers’ utility bills.
After discussing the alternative scenario and comparing it to staff’s original
recommendations the Committee supported moving forward with the
original recommendations for utility rate increases.
Chairman Wagner told Finance Director Coleman that he and Member
Osborne have been preparing their comments on the Cost of Service study
spreadsheet and will be submitting it to her. Chairman Wagner stated that
he would like the Cost of Service study be complete by the end of the year
so adjustment can be made the utility rates, if the study justifies changes.
C. Capital Project Status Report (Gaub)
Item No. 4 – CP1005 – South Division Street Promenade: Vice-Chair
Peloza commented that he is pleased the project is under budget.
Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated that the only reason the project is
moving more slowly is because of the weather conditions, in response to a
question asked by Member Osborne. Assistant City Engineer Gaub
explained that in order to put the pavers down, a higher temperature level
and low humidity level is required.
Vice-Chair Peloza asked if the pavers will be completed by the ribbon
cutting ceremony on April 12, 2012. Assistant City Engineer Gaub
answered that they will not; however, the Contractor is attempting to
complete as much as the weather will allow by the ceremony.
Item No. 11 – CP1116 – Downtown Pedestrian Light Replacement: Vice-
Chair Peloza asked if the project is on schedule. Assistant City Engineer
Gaub answered that it is, work is going to begin the week of April 16th.
Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated that the project competition date may
be extended into May, and that depends on how many lights can be
completed each day but the work should proceed quickly.
Item No. 12 – C201A – M Street SE Underpass: Member Osborne asked if
there had been a stop work order issued on the project. Assistant City
Engineer Gaub confirmed that there was not a stop work order
issued. Gaub explained that there is work that needs to be done by the
contractor prior to them being able to disturb the ground in order for them to
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be in compliance with state permits that are required for the project.
Item No. 15 CP0909 – Academy Booster Pump Station: Member Osborne
asked about the change in completion date. Assistant City Engineer Gaub
answered that there are delays due to complications in obtaining an
easement which requires additional design work and this will push out the
bid date and in turn delay the completion date.
Item No. 21 – CP1206 – 2012 Pavement Patching, Chip Seal, and Overlay
Project: Assistant City Engineer Gaub explained that the $200,000 SOS
funds are part of the 2012 budget, in response to a question asked by
Member Osborne. The contract for CP1206 combines the overlays and
patching for the SOS project with the patching work planned on the arterial
roads in order to get a better, more competitive bids.
Item No. 27 – CP1024 – AWS and M Street SE Intersection
Improvements: Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated that the project has
partial funding and staff is currently working on preliminary design for the
improvements and putting together some cost estimates which is
anticipated to be completed this year, in response to a question asked by
Chairman Wagner. Construction of the improvements is dependant of
funding and will not likely occur this year.
Item No. 30 – C512A – Well 4 Improvements: Gaub responded that the
project is currently on hold and will update the project information
accordingly in response to a question from Member Osborne.
Item No. 33 – CP1121 – 2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation – Phase
2: Vice-Chair Peloza asked when work on H Street will begin. Mayor Lewis
answered that work will begin this construction season. Assistant City
Engineer Gaub stated that the contractor is working at two locations at a
time. Currently work is being done on 3rd Street SW and 2nd Street NE and
when those locations are complete the contractor will move on to the next
two locations.
Item D – CP1006 – Fenster Levee Project: Assistant City Engineer Gaub
stated that the current estimate for the project is $1.2M and there is current
grant funding and other City funding sources that total
$639,100.00. Assistant City Engineer Gaub stated there is an additional
$300,000.00 from WIRA 9 but that still needs KCD approval.
Item B – CP1115 – City Hall NW Plaza Improvements: Member Osborne
asked what improvements need to be made to the ADA ramp. Assistant
City Engineer Gaub stated that the current grade of the ramp, without
landings, does not meet current ADA standards. Similar upgrades were
made to the south side of City Hall last year.
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D. Activities Matrix (Dowdy)
Item E – Potential ROW Purchase on NE corner of 104th & 8th NE
Intersection: Chairman Wagner asked that the item be removed from the
matrix since there is no reason to purchase the property.
Assistant City Engineer Gaub explained why staff determined there is no
need to purchase the ROW near the intersection, following questions asked
by Member Osborne.
Item F – Cascade Water Alliance and/or Tacoma Public Utilities Water
Purchase Agreement: Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle said the
agreement is totally separate from the Cost of Service Study, in response to
a question asked by Chairman Wagner. Assistant Director/City Engineer
Selle said the item would be brought back to the Committee for discussion
in either April or May.
Item A – Harvey Rd Sidewalk Repair: Assistant Director/City Engineer Selle
suggested removing Item A. The trees have been removed and temporary
sidewalk installed. The permanent sidewalk will be put in as part of the 2012
Sidewalk Replacement Program, which is tracked on the Capital Project
Status Report.
The Committee agreed.
E. Additional Discussion
Chairman Wagner asked who received the Notice of Road Closure which
was distributed to the Committee on Friday. Assistant City Engineer Gaub
answered the residents and businesses in the general area of the project
received the notice and similar information is published on the City’s
website. The notice also went out to the school district, fire, police, the
press, and other public agencies.
The Committee and staff discussed the possibility of publishing the notice
and map in the Auburn Reporter.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee,
the meeting was adjourned at 4:44 p.m.
Approved this 16th day of April, 2012.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
April 2, 2012 Minutes
Date:
April 11, 2012
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
April 2, 2012
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance
Councilmember:Partridge Staff:
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:FN.1
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDFN.1
Finance Committee
April 2, 2012 - 5:30 PM
Annex Conference Room 1
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair John Partridge called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 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 Partridge, Vice Chair John Holman and Member Largo Wales were
present. Also present during the meeting were: Mayor Peter B. Lewis, Deputy
Mayor Nancy Backus, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Financial Planning Manager Martin Chaw, Utilities Engineer Dan Repp,
Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder, Community Services Manager
Michael Hursh, Riverside High School student Hayden Stenko, and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
B. Announcements
There was no announcement.
C. Agenda Modifications
There was no change to the agenda.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of the March 19, 2012 Meeting
Vice Chair Holman moved and Member Wales seconded to approve the March
19, 2012 minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims check numbers 412223 through 412570 in the amount of
$2,463,321.93 and dated April 2, 2012.
Committee members reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers and briefly
discussed the following claims vouchers: 412351, 412376, 412464, 412529 and
412323.
Member Wales moved and Vice Chair Holman seconded to recommend Council
approval of claims and payroll vouchers.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 532774 through 532810 in the amount of
$270,726.18 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,204,295.32 for a grand total of $1,475,021.50 for the pay period covering
March 15, 2012 to March 28, 2012.
See claims vouchers above for approval of claims vouchers.
III. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4809 (Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the acceptance of a grant from King Conservation District and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary agreements
to accept said funds
Mayor Lewis stated that Resolution No. 4809 authorizes the acceptance of a
$20,000 grant from the King Conservation District for the benefit of the Auburn
International Farmers Market.
Member Wales moved and Vice Chair Holman seconded to approve and forward
Resolution No. 4809 to the full Council.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. January 2012 Financial Report (Coleman)
Finance Director Shelley Coleman presented the January 2012 Financial
Report. Finance Director Coleman noted that being the first month of the year, the
report was generally unremarkable. Director Coleman noted operating losses in
the utility funds, with the exception of the stormwater fund.
In response to questions from the Committee regarding SCORE expenses,
Finance Director Coleman stated the budgeted expenses for SCORE in 2012 are
approximately $5 million. However, if SCORE does not realize their anticipated
contracts for beds, there may be additional costs (up to $3.7 million) to the
member cities for maintenance and operations. Mayor Lewis briefly spoke
regarding the marketing efforts to fill SCORE beds and the competition among jail
facilities.
Mayor Lewis stated that the City's costs for court, probation and jail are expected
to be over $10 million. In comparison, the City of Renton's costs for court,
probation and jail are less than $7 million. Auburn's jail costs have been
increasing while other member cities' costs have been decreasing. Auburn's
increase in jail costs can be attributed to sentencing practices. Also, City of
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Renton has one probation officer supervising 112 cases, while the City of Auburn
has probation officers supervising 692 cases. Mayor Lewis reported that he has
been consulting with the court in efforts to reduce court and jail costs and has also
been investigating alternative court services.
Member Wales requested that a future agenda include discussion of the airport
and the impact of the flight school closure on the airport.
B. Resolution No. 4807 (Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, revising
the City of Auburn policy for identified city officials to participate in and
maintain membership in professional organizations and in civic, community,
service or governmental organizations, amending Resolution No. 3417
accordingly
Committee members reviewed Resolution No. 4807. Mayor Lewis commented
that the policy that allows the City to pay for City officials and employees to
participate in civic and community organizations was implemented originally to
provide another avenue of leadership training for employees and to engage
employees in their city. City officials were included as well to allow future
Councilmembers, who may not be able to afford the membership fees, the same
opportunity to participate.
Member Wales spoke in favor of the proposed amendment to the policy to not
allow payment for service organization dues and meals for Councilmembers.
Vice Chair Holman stated that he is not opposed to the City paying a membership
fee for a Councilmember who feels they economically need the assistance. Vice
Chair Holman expressed opposition to the City reimbursing a Councilmember for
their lunch while at a service organization meeting.
Vice Chair Holman moved and Member Wales seconded to forward Resolution
No. 4807 to the Council Operations Committee for further study.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
C. Travel and City Credit Card Use (Coleman)
Member Wales requested discussion of travel and credit card use. She inquired
whether the sharing of one credit card by several Councilmembers was conducive
to recordkeeping and accountability. Member Wales stated that separate credit
cards for each Councilmember would have made recordkeeping easier for those
Councilmembers who attended the recent National League of Cities Conference.
Finance Director Coleman stated that credit cards can now only be issued in the
name of a person with their social security number tied to the card. The existing
credit cards are grandfathered in under the prior regulations, but any future cards
will need to be tied to an individual. Finance Director Coleman advised that she
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has increased the credit limit for the existing credit cards.
Vice Chair Holman expressed concern with a generic Council credit card in that
expense charges cannot be distinguished from one Councilmember or another.
Mayor Lewis recommended that Councilmembers utilize the per diem rates for
meals and obtain travel advances for expenses or pay their own way and seek
reimbursement upon return.
D. Utility Rate Study Update Alternative Scenario (Coleman)
Finance Director Coleman presented an alternative scenario to the Water, Sewer
and Stormwater Rate Study Update presented at the last Committee meeting.
The alternative scenario mitigates the impact to the sewer utility, meets the 2012
debt service coverage needs, continues to fully fund forecasted utility cash flow
needs, and allows interfund borrowing, if needed. Director Coleman stated that
the alternative scenario is based upon the utilities as a whole, rather than three
individual funds.
Chair Partridge noted the disadvantages to the alternative scenario, including
generating more revenue than needed for the water and stormwater utilities and
requiring interfund transfers.
Mayor Lewis also noted that the City has approximately 15,000 customers on
water (but not sewer) and approximately 13,000 customers on sewer (but not
water). Therefore, under the alternative scenario, the rates could be viewed as
unfair to those who do not receive all utility services.
Committee members spoke against the alternative scenario and favored the
original rate proposal.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned
at 6:55 p.m.
APPROVED the ______ day of April, 2012.
______________________________ _____________________________
John Partridge, Chair Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
April 11, 2012
Date:
April 12, 2012
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
April 11, 2012
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Wagner Staff:
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:CC.1
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes of the April 2, 2012 Regular Meeting
Date:
April 10, 2012
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:CA.A
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City Council Meeting
April 2, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
MINUTES
Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in
attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Largo Wales,
Wayne Osborne, and John Holman. Councilmember John Partridge was
excused.
Department directors and staff members present: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Assistant Police Chief Bob Karnofski, Economic Development Manager Doug
Lein, City Engineer Dennis Selle, Planning and Development Director Kevin
Snyder, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Deputy City Clerk
Shawn Campbell, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Auburn Little League
Mayor Lewis and Deputy Mayor Backus recognized Washington Elementary
student and Auburn Little League member Sebastian Snitily in attendance
this evening. Sebastian was recently hospitalized with bacterial meningitis, a
life threatening disease. He was released from the hospital the day before
Saturday's opening day of Auburn Little League season. At opening day,
Sebastian received the first pitch ball to commemorate his recovery and his
return to Little League. Mayor Lewis and Deputy Mayor Backus signed
Sebastian's baseball as a keepsake. Sebastian was accompanied by his
mother, Tracy, and friend Tim.
2. Proclamation - National Poetry Month
Mayor Lewis to proclaim April 2012 as National Poetry Month.
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring the month of April
2012 as National Poetry Month in the city of Auburn to Poet Laureate Dick
Brugger, Leila Brugger and Marjorie Rommel. Mr. Brugger read two of his
poems, In the Eyes of the Beholder and The Tiber.
3. Proclamation - Volunteer Week
Mayor Lewis to proclaim April 15-21, 2012 as Volunteer Week in the
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city of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring April 15-21, 2012
as Volunteer Week in the city of Auburn to Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber. Mayor Lewis urged all citizens to honor volunteers for
their contributions to the community.
4. Proclamation - Arbor Day
Mayor Lewis to proclaim April 3, 2012, as Arbor Day in the city of
Auburn.
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring April 3, 2012 as
Arbor Day in the city of Auburn to Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no change to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
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.
Rollyn Kidd, 210 13th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Kidd suggested that the City pursue the installation of nets on the railroad
overpasses to prevent pigeons from resting on the overpass. Mr. Kidd also
reported that the garbage cans at the transit center are routinely overflowing. Mr.
Kidd commended the Parks Maintenance crews for their work in removing the
storm debris from the parks.
Elam Anderson, 301 23rd Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Anderson requested a copy of Auburn's financial statements.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met March 26, 2012.
The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4809 approving a King Conservation
District grant for the Auburn International Farmers Market. The Committee also
discussed the cemetery, street median maintenance, and red light photo
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enforcement signage. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for April 9, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met
March 26, 2012. The Committee received a presentation on transit oriented
communities and discussed Resolution No. 4770 relating to physical address
changes, use of local revitalization funds, and zoning code amendments related to
real estate signs. Chair Backus reminded that the grand opening of the boardwalk
at the Auburn Environmental Park will take place later this week. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
April 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30.
The Committee approved right-of-way use permits for the 2012 Clean
Sweep event and a hot dog cart. The Committee also discussed real estate sign
regulations, utility rate adjustments, capital projects status, and the Committee's
activities matrix. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for April 16, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Vice Chair Holman reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30. The
Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of $2.4 million and payroll
vouchers in the amount of $1.4 million. The Committee approved Resolution
No. 4809 relating to a grant from the King Conservation District. The Committee
also reviewed the January financial report, travel and city credit card use, and the
utility rate study. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for April 16, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The next meeting of the Les Gove Community Center Committee is scheduled for
April 11, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
F. Council Operations Committee
Deputy Mayor Backus reported the Council Operations Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee approved Ordinance No. 6405 relating to duties
of the Mayor. The Committee also discussed the Council rules and procedures,
the order of business for Council meetings, and planning for the retreat, which
will be focused on economic development and visioning. The next regular
meeting of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled for May 7, 2012 at
5:00 p.m.
IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
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associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Councilmember Wales reported that she attended the Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce luncheon at Emerald Downs. Councilmember Wales also reported
that she assisted in authoring four letters to the United States Congressional
members in support of Community Development Block Grants and education.
Additionally, Councilmember Wales attended a City utility billing workshop, a fund
raiser for Jerry's Wheels, the Municipal Services Committee meeting, the Puyallup
River Watershed Council meeting, a Puget Sound Regional Council workshop for
newly elected officials, and a Suburban Cities Association workshop.
Councilmember Peloza reported on work of the King County Solid Waste
Management Advisory Board relating to the interlocal agreement with King
County and the rate study. Councilmember Peloza reminded the public of the
availability of the National League of Cities prescription discount program and the
opening of the Auburn International Farmers Market scheduled for Sunday June
10, 2012. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the King
County Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee meeting and a
Community Emergency Response Team graduation where he delivered
certificates of completion to twenty-four graduates.
Deputy Mayor Backus wished a happy retirement to former Deputy City Clerk
Cathy Richardson and welcomed new Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
Deputy Mayor Backus reported that she provided the oath to two new police
officers, Barbara-Lee Palmer and Jason Schultz. Deputy Mayor Backus reported
on her attendance at the Young Life fund raiser at Green River Community
College, the Auburn Little League grand opening, the 2012 Career Conference
sponsored by the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, a meeting with the
Muckleshoot Tribal Council, and senior project presentations at Auburn
Mountainview High School.
Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance at the Auburn Area Chamber
of Commerce luncheon, the Foothills Friends of Scouting breakfast where the
guest speakers were Mayor Lewis and King County Executive Dow
Constantine, senior project presentations at Auburn Mountainview High School,
a Puget Sound Regional Council workshop for newly elected officials, and a
Suburban Cities Association workshop.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported briefly on his attendance at the Foothills Friends of Scouting
breakfast, opening day for Auburn Little League, a meeting with the
Muckleshoot Tribal Council, DARE graduations, and the upcoming special
election on April 17th on the Auburn Transportation Benefit District's ballot issue to
fund arterial street improvements.
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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 March 19, 2012 Regular Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 412223 through 412570 in the amount of $2,463,321.93
and dated April 2, 2012.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 532774 through 532810 in the amount of
$270,726.18 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,204,295.32 for a grand total of $1,475,021.50 for the pay period covering
March 15, 2012 to March 28, 2012.
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve
the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda consists of claims vouchers in the amount of
approximately $2.4 million and payroll vouchers in the amount of approximately
$1.4 million.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4809 (Peloza/Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the acceptance of a grant from King Conservation District and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary agreements
to accept said funds
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4809.
Resolution No. 4809 accepts a $20,000 grant from the King Conservation District
for the Auburn International Farmers Market marketing and promotion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
8:23 p.m.
APPROVED the ______ day of April, 2012.
_______________________________ ________________________________
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Claims Vouchers
Date:
April 10, 2012
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
No Attachments Available
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve the claims vouchers as part of the Consent Agenda.
Background Summary:
Claims check numbers 412571 through 412961 in the amount of $ 4,059622.34 and
dated April 16, 2012.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance
Councilmember:Partridge Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:CA.B
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Payroll Vouchers
Date:
April 10, 2012
Department:
Finance
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 532811 through 532848 in the amount of $835,610.75 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,178,772.47 for a grand total of
$2,014,383.22 for the pay period covering 03/29/12 to 04/11/12.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance
Councilmember:Partridge Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:CA.C
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Public Works Project No. CP1121
Date:
April 10, 2012
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Budget Status Sheet
Vicinity Map
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $75,000 to Contract No. 11-
25 for work on Project No. CP1121, 2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation Phase 2.
Background Summary:
The 2011 Local Street Pavement Reconstruction Project - Phase 2 is the second and final phase of the
2011 Save Our Street (SOS) program. This project is reconstructing 0.5 miles of local streets and
overlaying 0.1 miles of local streets as shown on the attached map. This street work is funded by the 103
(Local Street) Fund.
This project is also replacing undersized water mains; upgrading storm drainage lines; and replacing a
damaged sanitary sewer line as shown on the attached map. This utility work is funded by the respective
utilities.
Change Order No. 2 includes the following items of work:
1.Replacement of the existing 6-inch waterline on 6th Pl NE with a new 8-inch waterline. The existing
waterline is undersized, over 40 years old, and made of cast iron material that is susceptible to
breaking during the construction of the other improvements already planned for the street.
2.The installation of geotextile fabric and a layer of larger aggregates on 3rd St SW to help stabilize
the poor soil conditions found to exist under the existing pavement.
A project budget contingency of $217,539 remains in the 103 (Local Street Pavement Preservation) Fund.
A project budget contingency of $18,232 remains in the 430 (Water) Fund. A project budget contingency
of $31,787 remains in the 431 (Sewer) Fund.
A project budget contingency of $174,128 remains in the 432 (Storm) Fund.
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Public Works
Councilmember:Wagner Staff:Dowdy
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:CA.D
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Project No: CP1121 Project Title:
Project Manager: Seth Wickstrom
Initiation/Consultant Agreement
Initiation Date: _December 6, 2010_______ Permission to Advertise
Solicitation Date: _December 2, 2011_____ Contract Award
Award Date: __Janurary 3, 2012________ Change Order Approval
Contract Final Acceptance
Funding Prior Years 20112012 2013 Total
103 Fund - Local Street Pavement Preservation 1,021,0001,021,000
430 Fund - Water
(Funds budgeted for CP1121)266,900266,900
430 Fund - Water
(A portion of the 2012 Street Utility Improvements budget)75,00075,000
431 Fund - Sewer
(A portion of the 2012 Street Utility Improvements budget)115,000115,000
431 Fund - Sewer
(A portion of the CP0921 - Biannual Sewer
Repair/Replacement project budget. Used for the F and 4th
St SE sewer replacement work)
65,00765,007
432 Fund - Storm
(Funds budgeted for CP1121)425,400425,400
Total 001,968,3071,968,307
ActivityPrior Years20112012 2013 Total
Design Engineer - City Costs*- -
Construction Contract Bid 1,301,474 1,301,474
Change Order No. 1
(to replace damaged sewer pipe in the F
and 4th St SE intersection)
65,007 65,007
Change Order No. 2
(to replace the waterline on 6th Pl NE and
install geotextile fabric and a layer of
larger aggregates on 3rd St SW)
75,000 75,000
Authorized Contingency 65,140 65,140
Construction Engineering - City Costs*20,000 20,000
Total 001,526,62101,526,621
*City staff costs for street design and construction are not charged against the project budget and are not shown here.
Prior Years 20112012 2013 Total
**103 Funds Budgeted ( )00(1,021,000)0(1,021,000)
103 Funds Needed 00803,461803,461
*103 Fund Project Contingency ( )00(217,539)0(217,539)
103 Funds Required 00000
Prior Years 20112012 2013 Total
**430 Funds Budgeted ( )00(341,900)0(341,900)
430 Funds Needed 00323,668323,668
**430 Fund Project Contingency ( )00(18,232)0(18,232)
430 Funds Required 0 0 0 0 0
Prior Years 20112012 2013 Total
**431 Funds Budgeted ( )00(180,007)0(180,007)
431 Funds Needed 00148,220148,220
**431 Fund Project Contingency ( )00(31,787)0(31,787)
431 Funds Required 0 0 0 0 0
Prior Years 20092010 Future Years Total
**432 Funds Budgeted ( )00(425,400)0(425,400)
432 Funds Needed 00251,273251,273
**432 Fund Project Contingency ( )00(174,128)0(174,128)
432 Funds Required 0 0 0 0 0
** ( # ) in the Budget Status Sections indicates money the City has available.
432 Storm Budget Status
BUDGET STATUS SHEET
2011 Local Street Pavement Reconstruction - Phase 2
Date: April 9, 2012
The "Future Years" column indicates the projected amount to be requested in future budgets.
431 Sewer Budget Status
103 Local Street Budget Status
Funds Budgeted (Funds Available)
Estimated Cost (Funds Needed)
430 Water Budget Status
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6405
Date:
April 10, 2012
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Ord 6405
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6405.
Background Summary:
It has long been the practice of mayors of the City of Auburn to participate in the role of
agenda preparation for the meetings of the City Council and Council Committees.
Additionally, provisions specifically identifying mayoral responsibilities for agenda
preparation is set forth in Section 2.03.100 ACC. As initially provided, that section stated
that the Mayor or the mayor's designee shall be responsible for the preparation of agendas
for the meetings of the council and of the various boards, commissions and committees of
the city, and for including in those agendas the items and issues appropriate for
consideration by the council and the various boards, commissions and committees of the
city. However, in order to accommodate the flow of business from the various Council
Committees, it would be appropriate to clarify that for agenda preparation of items coming
from (through) Council Committees, the items to be included in future agendas would
include in those agendas the items and issues "forwarded by the various council
committees," in addition to those items proposed by the Mayor and City administration.
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Reviewed by Council Committees:
Council Operations Committee
Councilmember:Backus Staff:Heid
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:ORD.A
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 4 05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
2.03.100 OFTHE AUBURNCITYCODE, RELATING TO
DUTIES OF THEMAYOR
WHEREAS, the provisionsof Chapter 2.03 the Auburn City Code (ACC) include
language that identifies the variousstatutory and administrative duties of the mayor; and
WHEREAS, implicit among those duties, and implemented in past and long
standing practice, though not expressly stated among those duties, is the preparation of
meeting agendas, includingscheduling and publishing notices for publichearings of for
the City Council and the various boards, commissions and committees of the City,
except where required to be scheduled by Resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, in order to clarify any questions about such authority, it is
appropriate to expressly identify theagenda and meeting duties' of theMayor, amending
Section 2.03.100 of the City Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION ONE. AMENDMENT TO CODE SECTION.
That Section 2.03.100 of the Auburn CityCode is amended toread as follows:
2.03.100 Meeting coordination duties.
The mayor . or the mayor's designee shall be responsible for the
preparation of agendas for themeetings-of thecouncil and of the various boards, -
commissions and committees of thecity, and for including in thoseagendas the
items and issues appropriate forwarded by the various council committees, and
forincluding in those agendas the items and issues proposed by the mayor and
city administration, for consideration by the council-
The mayor or themayor's designee
shallalso be responsible for publishingnotices for meetings and for public
hearings for the meetings of the council and the various boards, commissions
Ordinance No. 6405
March 8, 2012
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and committeesof thecity, and for setting the dates and times for said public
hearings, except in those instanceswhensetting dates and times for public
hearings is required by statute to be done through council resolution. (Ord. 5761
1, 2003.)
SECTION TWO. GENERALSEVERABILITY.
That if anyprovision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to anyperson or
circumstance is heldto be invalid, the remainderof such code, ordinance or regulation
or theapplication thereof toother person or circumstances shall notbe affected.
SECTION THREE. IMPLEMENTATION.
That the Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry outthe directives of this legislation.
SECTION FOUR. EFFECTIVE DATE.
That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days afterpublication
of the OrdinanceSummary.
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, CityClerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
Ordinance No. 6405
March 8, 2012
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INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6406
Date:
April 10, 2012
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Ord 6406
Exhibit A
DNS
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6406.
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 related 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
beyond what 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.
On March 6, 2012 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed code
amendments. At the close of the public hearing the Planning Commission made a
recommendation to the City Council for adoption of the proposed code amendments. On
March 26, 2012, the Planning and Community Development Committee reviewed the
Planning Commission's recommendation and recommended approval of Ordinance No.
6406 to the City Council. The Public Works Committee reviewed the draft ordinance at
its April 2, 2012 regular meeting and had no substantive changes or concerns.
Ordinance No. 6406 will continue the regulations established by the interim zoning
controls for one additional year until April 21, 2013, unless extended by the City Council
through separate ordinance action.
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Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6406
Exhibit A - Staff Report and SEPA DNS
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Reviewed by Council Committees:
Planning And Community Development, Public Works Other: Planning Commission,
Legal
Councilmember:Backus Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:ORD.B
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ORDINANCE4NO. 6 4 06
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF, AUBURN, ,WASHINGTON, EXTENDING
AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18.56 OF THE
AUBURN CITY CODE, RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF THE ALLOWANCE, DIMENSIONS
AND LOCATION OF SIGNS
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2006, theAuburn City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 5993, revising and amending the City of Auburn Sign Code; and
WHEREAS, 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 relate
to the sale, lease, or rent of residential and non - residential development
properties; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 6360was developed in response to multiple
requests from developers and owners of residential andnon - residential real
property in the City seekingauthorization 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. TheOrdinance's key purpose
was to assist in local economic development associated with the sale and
development of residential andnon - residential property in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council continues to find that current economic
situations warrants reconsideration of existing regulations related to residential
and non - residential real estate signs and , that the nature and impactof the
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current economic situationsnecessitatethe temporary allowance of residential
andnon- residential real estate signsnot currently allowed under existing City
Code subject to compliance with standards and procedures . specified herein;
and,
WHEREAS, thePlanning Commissionconducted a duly noticed work
study session on January 4, 2012 and February 7,-2012 in order to fully consider
all the . options and alternatives for such regulations, andto fully investigate and
review all of the factors involved in developing appropriate regulation of different
sizes and types of residential andnon - residential real estate signs; and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City of Auburn Planning
Commission held a public hearing on March 6, 2012, on the proposedcode
amendments to regulate the allowance, dimensions, and location of real estate
signs; and
WHEREAS, after fully considering the testimony and information
presented at the public hearing, the Planning Commission made its
recommendationsfor code amendments to theCity of Auburn City Council; and
WHEREAS, in its deliberations of the proposed text amendments to the
Auburn Sign. Code, the City of Auburn Planning Commission considered and
recommendedto the City Council that, the provisions of the Interim Sign Code
remain in effect until April 22, 2013, and thereafter theinterim sign code be
superseded and replaced with the Sign Code it replaced as adopted by
Ordinance No. 5993 and 6403; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered thePlanning
Commissionrecommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. EXTENSION OF INTERIMSIGN CODE. That Chapter
18.56 of the Auburn City Code, the City of Auburn "Interim" Sign Code, as
adopted in Ordinance No. 6360 on April 18, 2011, as amended by Ordinance No.
6403, adopted on February 21, 2012, be and the same hereby is extended and
shall remain in full force and effect until April 22, 2013, reading as follows:
Chapter 18.56
SIGNS
Sections:
18.56.010 Intent.
18.56.020 Definitions.
18.56.025 Real estate signs.
18.56.030 Generalprovisions, all districts.
18.56.040 Regulation by district.
18.56.050 Administrative provisions.
18.56.060 Deviations, variances and appeals.
18.56.070 Liability.
18.56.080 Conflicts repealed.
18.56.010 Intent.
The overall purpose of this chapter is to enhance and maintain the
aesthetic character, to promote the public health, safety and general
welfare, andto increase the effectiveness of visual communication in the
city. This chapter is also intended to avoid visual clutter that may
adverselyimpact traffic and pedestrian safety, or be adverse to property
values, business opportunities and the city's appearance andto prevent
and abatepublicnuisances. The purposeofthis chapter is implemented
by controllingthe construction, location, useand maintenance of all signs
and sign structures. It is alsothe intent of this chapter to afford
noncommercial speech the same or greater protection afforded
commercial speech and to not regulatenoncommercial speechto a
stricter standardthan commercial speech. This chapter is further intended
to support local businesses in the city and the city's overall economy by
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providing additional and increased opportunities for the useand siting of
temporary and portable signage subject to conditions, including but not
limited to time, size, location and placement. (Ord. 6403 § 1, 2012, Ord.
6353 § 1, 2011; Ord. 6327 § 1, 2010; Ord. 6263 § 1, 2009; Ord. 5993 § 1,
2006; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.56.020 Definitions.
Thefollowing definitions are specific tothis chapter and are to be
usedonly for the implementation ofthis chapter:
A. "Animated sign" means any sign that flashes or simulates
motion with an electronic or manufactured source ofsupply or contains
wind - actuated 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 theprimaryidentification 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, commercial or otherwise, unrelated tothe use or
activity on the property on which the sign is located and /or to any use or
activity in the immediate area (such as is thecasewith an off - premises
sign) and which is customarily leased for commercial purposes. The
approximate size of thebillboard faces range from 12 to 14 feet in height
and 24 to 48 feet in width.
D. "Changing message center" means an electronically
controlled message centerthat displays different copy changes on the
same lamp bank.
E. "Directional sign" means a sign which is locatedto guide or
direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking entrances, exits, and
serviceareas, andmay not exceed six square feet in areaor 10 feet in
height. For projects that have parking lots in excess of 500 spaces, the
sign areamay be 10 square feet and the signheight 15 feet.
F. "Double -faced sign" means a sign with two faces.
G. "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which
electrical wiring, connections, and /or fixtures areused as part of the sign
proper.
H. "Facade" means the entirebuilding front, or street wall
face, including grade to thetop of the parapet oreaves, and theentire
width of the building elevation.
I. "Flashing sign" means an electrical sign or a portion
thereof which changes light intensity ina sudden transitory burst, or which
switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one -third of
the nonconstant light source is off at any one time.
J. "Freestanding sign" means a sign that meets the definition
of "ground sign" (also commonly referred to as a monument sign), or
pole sign." Signs attached to fences or otherstructures that are not
defined as buildings will be considered freestanding signs.
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K. "Frontage" means the measurement, in linear feet, of the
length of theproperty line for a single- tenant building or length of leased
building frontage for multitenant buildings or multibuilding complexes.
L. "Grade" meansthe relative existing ground level in the
immediate vicinityofthe sign.
M. "Ground sign" means a sign attached to the ground and
supported by the ground or a built-up landscaped area such that thesign
appears solid withthe ground. The height of a ground sign shall be
measured from the surroundinggrade. Also commonly referredto as a
monument sign.
N. "Identification sign" means a sign containing the name of
the business establishment, occupant of the building or tenant space
and /or addressofthe premises.
O. "Incidental sign" means a sign that is generally
informational and-of a noncommercial natureintendedprimarily for the
convenience of the public andhaving a maximum area of two square feet.`
Incidental signs include, but are not limitedto signsdesignating
restrooms, hours of operation, entrances and exits to buildings and
parking lots, help wanted, public telephones, etc. Also included are
property 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'. means a sloped roof or roof -like facade
architecturally able to be treated as a building wall. Q. "Marquee"
means a permanent structure attachedto, supported, by, and projecting
from a building and providing protection fromthe weather elements. For
the purpose of this chapter, a freestanding, permanentroof -like structure
providing protection from the elements, such as a service station gas
pumpcanopy, will also be considered a marquee. The term "marquee"
also includescanopy.
R. "Marquee sign" means any sign which forms part of or is
integrated into a marquee and whichdoesnot extendhorizontally beyond
the limits of such marquee. Forthe purpose of this chapter, a marquee
signwill be considered as a wall sign.
S. "Median sign" means a sign that is placed withinthe
median of a publicstreet.
T. "Multiple- building complex" means a group of commercial
or industrial structures, developed as a group either simultaneously or in
phases, with more than one building perparcel.
U. "Multiple- tenant 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 and /or parking facilities.
V. "On- premises . sign" means a sign . which carries
advertisements incidental to a lawful useof the premises on which it is
located, including signs indicating the business transacted, services
rendered, goods sold or produced on the premises, nameof the person,
firmor corporation occupyingthepremises.
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W. "Off- premises sign" meansany sign which advertises an
establishment, merchandise, • service, - goods, or entertainment which is
sold, produced, and manufactured, or furnished at a place other than on
the property on which said sign is located.
X. "Parapet" means a false front or wall extension above the
roofline.
Y. "Perimeter" means a square or rectangle required to
enclosethe sign area.
Z. "Portable sign" means anysign made ofany material,
including paper, cardboard, wood ormetal, which is capable of 'being
moved easily and is not permanently. affixedtothe' ground, structure 'or
building. Thisalso . includes sidewalk or sandwich board signs, except
those worn by a person.
AA. "Premises" means the real estate as a unit, which is
involved by thesign or signs mentioned-in this chapter.
BB. "Projecting sign" means a sign which is attached to a
structure or building wall in such a mannerthat theleadingedge extends
more than 16 inches beyond thesurface of said structure or wall but does
notextend more than five feet beyond theproperty line, extends no more
than six inchesabove any roofline, and meets all_ standards for ground
clearance. Signs that meet thedefinition of "marquee sign" or "suspended
sign" will not be considered a "projecting sign."
CC. "Real estate sign" means a portable sign erected kiy the
owner, or theowner's agent, advertising the real estate upon which the
sign is located for rent, lease or sale.
DD. "Revolving ,sign means anysign that 'rotates or turns 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. Mansardroof signsshall be considered
as wall signs. Roofsigns may not extend more than five feet in height
above theroof. -
FF. "Sign" means any visual communication device, structure,
or fixture which is visible" from any right -of -way intended to aid a land use .
in promoting the sale or identification of a product, good or service .using
graphics, symbols, or written copy. For the purpose of this chapter, a sign
shall not be considered to . be building or structuraldesign. It shall be
restrictedsolelyto graphics, symbols, or written copy that is meantto be
used in the aforementioned way. This definition shall include inflatable
signs, balloons or othersimilar devices.
GG. "Signarea" means:
1. The total area of a sign visiblefrom any one viewpoint or
direction, excluding the sign support structure, architectural
embellishments, or 'framework that contains no written copy, and includes
only oneside of a double -faced sign.
2. Individuallettersigns 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.
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3. Modulesignsconsisting ofmorethan one sign cabinet
shall be computed by adding together thetotal area of each module.
4. Perimeter of sign' area shall be established by the, smallest
rectangle enclosing the extreme `lirimits of the lettermodule or advertising
message being measured.
HH. "Sign height" means thevertical distance measuredfrom
the adjacent gradeto the highest pointofthe sign.
II. "Sign structure" meansany structure that supports or is
capable of supporting any sign as defined in this chapter. A sign structure
may be a single poleor may or may not bean integral part ofthe building
or structure.
JJ. "Single- tenant building" means a commercial buildingor
structurethat contains one enterprise or occupant. Buildings 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
primaryidentification for the organization, event or productadvertised;
and which are primarilyintended for short-term promotional periods.
LL. "Suspended sign" means a sign that is attached to and
suspended from a marquee or canopy, and subject to right -of -way and
clearanceregulations.
MM. "Temporary sign" means any sign or advertisingdisplay
constructed ofwood, vinyl, cloth, canvas, light fabric, paper, cardboard, or
other light materials, with or without frames, intendedto be displayed for a
limited time only. This definition shall include inflatable signs.
NN. "Traffic hazard" meansany sign which does not meetcity
standards for clearzone or sight distance or which does not meet the
requirementsof the Americans with Disabilities Act.
00. 'Wall sign" means a sign attached or erected parallel to
and extending not `morethan 16 inchesfromthe facade or face of any
building towhich it is attached and supported. through its entire length,
withthe exposed faceofthe sign parallel to, theplane of . said wall or
facade. 'Window signs" which do not meet thedefinition of a "temporary
sign" shall be considered as wallsigns.
PP. 'Window sign" means a sign locatedinside_ 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 oneor two .faces that is "eitherstationary 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 thepublic right -of -way as authorized that directs or
guides persons to an establishment, merchandise, service, goods, or
entertainment which is sold, produced, and manufactured, or furnished at
a place otherthan on the property or public right -of -way on which said
sign is located. (Ord. 6403 § 3, 2012, Ord. 6353 § 3, 2011; Ord. 6327 § 3,
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2010; Ord. 6263 § 3, 2009; Ord. 6166 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006;
Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.56.025 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
otherdurable material.
The permitted signs are as follows:
A. Residential "for sale" and "sold" signs: such signs shall be
limitedto onesign perstreet frontage not toexceedfive squarefeet in
signarea per side, placed entirely on the property for sale, and not to
exceed a height of seven feet.
B. Residential directional `open house" signs: suchsigns shall be
limitedto one sign per street frontage on the premises for sale and three
off - premises signs. However, if a broker /agent has more than onehouse
open for inspection in a single development or subdivision, he /she is
limited to four off - premises "openhouse" signs in the entire development
or subdivision. Such signs are permitted only during daylight hours and
whenthe broker /agent or seller or an agent is in attendance at the
property for sale. No such signshallexceedfive square feet in sign area
perside. The sign may be placed along theperiphery of a public right -of-
way, provided it doesnot interferewith traffic safety, but it may not be
attached to a utility pole or traffic safetydevice.
C. Undevelopedcommercial and industrial property "for sale or
rent" signs: one sign per street frontage advertising undeveloped
commercial and industrialproperty for sale or for rent is permitted while
the property is actually for sale or rent. The signshall not exceed 32
square feet in sign area per side and eight feet in height.
D. Developed commercial and industrialproperty "for sale or rent"
signs: one signper street frontage advertising a commercial or industrial
building for rentor sale is permittedwhile the building is actually for rent
or sale. If one face of the building is less than 10 feet fromthe building
line, the signshall be placed on the building or in a window. The sign
shall not exceed eight feet in height; if freestanding, it shall be located
more than 15 feet from any abutting property line and a public right -of-
way line. Said signshall notexceed 32 square feet in sign area per side.
E. Undevelopedresidential property "for sale" signs: one signper
street frontage advertisingundevelopedresidential property for sale is
permitted not exceeding 32 square feet in areaper side, nor exceeding a
height of eight feet.
F. Additional signs: the planning and development director may
grant writtenauthorization toallow temporary off - premises signs in
addition to those permitted above. The size ofthese signs shall be
determined by the planning and development director based on factors
including butnotlimitedto surrounding land uses, sight distance and
traffic safety, but in no instances shall the height of thesignexceed eight
8) feet and the totalsign face areaexceed sixty -four (64) squarefeet.
Notice ofadjacent property ownersshall not be required. Such additional
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signs may be used to advertise open houses, to advertiseproperties for
sale, lease or rent, toprovide directions to new developments, or similar
purposes. Such signs may be placedwithinthepublic right -of -way,
provided they do not interfere with traffic safety, but they maynot be
attached to utilitypoles or traffic safety devices. For the placement of
signs within the public right -of -way, theplanning and development
director shall consult with theCity Engineer, Police Chief, Risk Manager
and other staff as appropriate regardingthe placement, size and number
of signs that may be permissible within thepublic right -of -way and may
require hold harmlessagreements or similar legal instrument prior tosign
placement as a condition of authorization. The planning and development
director shall determine the number and locations of suchsigns, and the
period during which they may be displayed. The planning and
developmentdirector shall take into account the number of existing signs
in any proposed location, and may limit or prohibit newones so as to
prevent a traffic safety hazardor a detrimental effect on neighboring
property. (Ord. 6360 § 2, 2010; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006.)
18.56.030 Generalprovisions, all districts.
A. Community Signs. The planning, building and community
director may approve and permit to be erected entrance signs, at or near
the city limits, on city publicright -of -wayor on privatelyowned parcels
with the owner's permission, on which may be listed institutional names,
service clubs or organizations or pointsof interest or similar public
information. Right -of -way use permits may be required for signs located in
the public right -of -way, except as permitted by subsections (B)(1), (B)(2),
or J of thissection.
B. Temporary Signs.
1. Special eventsignage may be allowed in the RO, RO -H,
CN, C -1, C -2, C -3, DUC, BP, LF, M -1, M -2, EP and the nonresidential
used properties in the TerraceView District and the PUD- Lakeland Hills
South subject to obtainment oftemporary sign permit authorization from
the city and compliance withthe following as applicable:
a. The area of any single signshall not exceed 30 square
feet;
b. Special event signs as authorized hereinshall not have the
following:
Illumination of any kind;
ii. Strobing orblinking or flashing lights;
Electricalanimation;
iv. Changeablereader copy, electronic or manual;
c. Special eventsignage shall not exceed themaximum
heightlimitations ofthe underlying zoning district;
d. Special event signsmay have spinningelementsattached
to them including butnotlimited toflags orpennants or balloons or
windsocks attached to them; provided, that they do not at any time
constitute a traffic safety or pedestriansafety hazard;
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e. Balloons and windsock special event signage shall not be
authorized to be placed in the public rights -of -way or on -site landscape
areas or 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 rights -of -way; provided, that
placement in the public rights -of -way does not constitute a traffic safetyor
pedestrian safety hazard and does not create nonconformance to the
Americans withDisabilities Act;
g. Flag and pennant special event signage may be
authorized to be placed in on -site landscape areas and off -site on another
privateparcel of land that does not containthe business or service being
advertised; provided, thatplacement in on -site landscapeareasdoes not
impede sight distance and that off -site placement on another property has
received prior property owner authorization. •
2. Banners may be allowed in the RO, RO -H, CN, C -1, C -2,
C -3, DUC, BP, LF, M -1, M -2, EP and the nonresidential used properties
in theTerrace ViewDistrict and the PUD- Lakeland Hills South, subject to
obtainment oftemporary signpermit authorization from the city and
compliance with thefollowing:
a. The area of any single banner used by a singlebusiness
on a site shall not exceed 32 square feet; provided, that banners crossing
roadways as approved by the city shall not exceed 120 squarefeet.
b. For multitenant buildings and /or multibusiness complexes,
each business shall be authorized to have a banner; provided, that the
size of each banner shall be limitedto maximum of 32 square feet;
provided, that banners crossing roadways as approved by the city shall
not exceed 120 square feet.
c. Banners as authorized hereinshallnothave the following:
i. Illumination of any kind;
ii. Strobing orblinkingor flashing lights;
Electricalanimation;
iv. Changeablereader copy, electronic or manual.
d. Banner signage shall not exceedthemaximum height
limitations of theunderlyingzoning district.
e. Banners mayhave spinning elements attachedto them
including butnot limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks
attached to them; provided, thatthey do not at any time constitute a traffic
safety or pedestriansafety hazard.
f. Bannersmay be authorized to be placed in the public
rights -of -way; provided, that placement in the publicrights -of -waydoes
not constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazardor does not
create nonconformance tothe Americans with DisabilitiesAct.
g. Bannersmay be authorized tobe placed in on -site
landscape areas and off -site on another privateparcel of land that does
not contain the business or service being advertised; provided, that
placement in on -site landscapeareas does not impede sight distance and
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that off -site placement on another property_ has received prior property
ownerauthorization.
C. CivicEvents. Streetbanners. may be permittedsubject to
approval and installation in accordance withrules and procedures
established by the city of Auburn public worksdepartment.
D. Sign Lighting Provisions.
1. All lighting shall arranged to reflect away fromany
residentialzone. No. person shall construct, establish, create or maintain
any stationaryexterior lighting or illuminationsystem or any interior
systemwhich is intended to be viewedfrom a street, highway -or other
public thoroughfare used for vehicular traffic whichsystem contains or
utilizes:
a. Anyexposed incandescent Tamp with wattage in excess of
25 watts;
b. Anyexposed incandescent Tamp with a metallicreflector;
c. Any exposed incandescent lamp with an external reflector;
d. Any revolvingbeacon light;
e. Anycontinuous or sequential flashing operation, except as
allowed for changing message center signs in subsection F of this
section.
2. The provisions of subsection (D)(1) of thissection shall not
apply to:
a. Lighting systems owned or controlled by any public agency
for the purpose of directing or controllingnavigation, traffic, or highway or
streetillumination;
b. Aircraft warning 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 Intern ational BuildingCode, as amended;
2. Signs containing electrical circuitry shall meet the
requirements of the. National ElectricalCode and all state laws, andshall
include an approvedtesting lab sticker;
3. Signs must meet vehicular sightdistance requirements
established by the city engineerpursuant to the city of Auburn
engineering design standards;
4. When a projectingsign is used, no angle irons, guy wires
or braces shall be - visible, exceptthose that are an integral part of the
overall 'design, such as decorative metals or woods, or unless they are
required for safety.
F. ChangingMessage Center Signs. Where permitted under
this chap ter, changing ,message center signs shall comply with the
followingrequirements; provided, that changing message center signs
that only displaytime and temperature or similar public service
information shall be exempt fromthese requirements.
1. Where Allowed. Changingmessage center signs shall only
be allowed in the I, P -1, C -1, C -2, DUC; C -3, M -1 and M -2 zones.
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a. In the 1 and C -1 zones, changing messagecenter signs
shall only be allowed on frontages along a collector, minor or principal
arterial street.
b. In the I zone, no changingmessage center sign shall
operate between the hoursof 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
c. In the DUC zone, changing message center signs shall
only be allowed when located adjacent and oriented to Auburn Way
North /Auburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign standards for
the DUC zone, see ACC 18.29.060(1)).
2. Number. No morethan one changing message center sign
per street frontage shall be permitted on each property.
3. Sign Face Area. Except in the 1 and P -1 zones, the
changing message center shall not constitute more than 75 percent of a
sign's totalsign face area.
4. Display.
a. Thedisplay ofthe sign shall not change more rapidlythan
onceevery one andone -half seconds.
b. No scrollingmessage 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 timesallow such monitors to
automaticallyadjust the brightness level of the sign based on ambient
light conditions.
b. At no time shall a changingmessage center sign be
operated at a brightness level greater than the manufacturer's
recommended levels.
c. All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any
residential zone. The director shall have the authority torequire a sign
permitapplication to include information to ensurethe intentof this
requirement is met.
d. The brightness level shall notexceed 8,000 nits when
measured fromthe sign's face at its maximumbrightness during daylight
hours and 500 nits whenmeasured fromthe sign's face at its maximum
brightness betweendusk anddawn.
6. On- Premises Advertising Only. Changingmessage center
signs shallonly advertise on- premises products and services, or display
public service messages or messages on behalfof not - for - profit
organizations.
7. Additional Requirements. A copyofthe manufacturer's
operating manual shall be provided to thecity upon request.
8. Amortization. All changingmessage center signs that do
not comply with therequirements of subsections (F)(4) and (5) ofthis
section shall be brought into compliance with those requirements by April
1, 2009.
G. Change ofCopy. The holderof a permit, for theduration
thereof, shallhave theright to changethe advertising copy on the
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structure or sign for whichthepermit was issued without being required to
pay anyadditional fees.
H. Exemptions. Unless otherwise specified or unless
expressly prohibited, it is not the intent of this chapter toregulatethe
following signs:
1. The flag of government or noncommercial institutions such
as schools, with the poles treated as structures;
2. Officialpublicnotices, official courtnotices;
3. Incidental signs (see ACC 18.56.020(0), Definitions);
4. Signs not visible from public right -of -way;
5. Lettering or symbols painted directly ontoor flush- mounted
magnetically onto an operable vehicle;
6. ' Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal
maintenance unless structural or electrical changes are made;
7. Religioussymbols not attachedto a permitted sign;
8. Meniorial signs or tablets, namesof buildings, dates of
erection and the like, which are incorporated into thebuilding material and
facade;
9. Signsrequired by law, traffic or pedestrian control signs,
signsindicating scenic or historic points of interest, which are erected by
or on the order of a public officer in the performance of his or herpublic
duty;
10. Sculptures, fountains, mosaics, and design features which
do not incorporate advertising or identification;
11. Temporary signs limited exclusively to noncommercial
speech.
I. Portable signs shall be allowed in the RO, RO -H, CN, C -1,
C -3, BP, LF, M -1, M -2, EP andthe 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 thefollowing as applicable:
1. Forsingle- tenant buildings and /or sites, one portable sign
shall be allowedper building or property frontage, as applicable.
2. Each business in a multitenant building and /or
multibuildingcomplex shall be limited to-a maximumof one portable sign.
3. For multitenant buildings and /or multibuilding .complexes
that propose toplace one or more portablesignswithin the on -site
landscaped areaat the intersection of twopublic or privatestreets or at a
drivewayintersection with a public or private street, compliance to the
city's minimum sight distance requirements shall be maintained at all
times.
4. For multitenant buildings and /or multibuildingcomplexes
that propose to place oneormore portablesigns along theproperty street
frontage of a public or private street, the total number of allowable
portable signsalongsaid frontage shall be limited as follows to reducethe
visual and aesthetic impacttothe city:
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a. Zero through 25 lineal feetof public or private street
frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of streetfrontage
up to a maximum of three signs at any given time.
b. Twenty -six through 50 lineal feet of public or private street
frontageequals one portable sign every three lineal feet of streetfrontage
up to a maximum of four signs at any giventime.
c. Fifty -one through 75lineal feet of public or privatestreet
frontage equals one portablesignevery three lineal feet of streetfrontage
upto a maximum of fivesignsat any giventime.
d. Seventy -six through 100 lineal feet of public or private
street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet ofstreet
frontage up to a maximum of six signs at any given time.
e. One hundred through 125 lineal feetof public orprivate
street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street
frontage up to a maximum ofsevensigns at any given time.
f. One hundred twenty -six through 150 lineal feet of public or
private street frontage equals oneportablesign every three lineal feetof
streetfrontage up to a maximumof eight signs at any given time.
g. One hundredfifty -one through 175 lineal feet of public or
private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of
street frontage up to a maximumof nine signs atany giventime.
h. One hundredseventy -six lineal feet and greaterof public
or private streetfrontageequals one portable sign every three lineal feet
of street frontage up to a maximumof 10 signs at any given time.
i. Theplanning director shall have the discretionary authority
to authorize additional portable signs along a public or privatestreet
frontage when in his or her determination such allowance will not
substantively impactthevisual and /or aesthetic impact tothe 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 ofany kind;
b. Strobing orblinkingor flashing lights;
c. Electricalanimation;
d. Changeablereader copy, electronic or manual.
7. Portable signs mayhave spinning elements including but
not limitedto flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to
them; provided, that they donot at any time constitute a traffic safety or
pedestrian safety hazard.
8. Portablesigns advertising a business or service not
located on thesamesite shall be allowed to be located off -site fromthe
businessorservice being advertised; provided, that prior property owner
authorization has been obtained by said business operator or service
provider.
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9. Each portable sign shallhave a maximum total signsize of
36 inches in height and 30 inches in width and be limited to two faces.
10. Portable signs shall be allowed in thepublic right -of -way;
provided, that any and all signs are not placed within vehicle travel lanes
or improved /unimproved vehicle shoulder areasor bicycle lanes, are not
placed in front of or blockaccesstomarked bus transit stops, do not
interfere withor impedepedestrian traffic or crossings and do notcreate
nonconformance to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
J. Off - premises directional signs shall be allowed in the RO,
RO -H, CN, C -1, C -2, C -3, DUC, BP, LF, M -1, M -2, EP, and the
nonresidential used properties in the TerraceViewDistrict and the PUD-
Lakeland Hills South subject to obtainment oftemporary sign permit
authorization from thecity and compliance with thefollowing as
applicable:
1. Off - premises directionalsigns as authorized herein shall
not have the following:
a. Illumination of any kind;
b. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights;
c. Electrical animation;
d. Changeablereader copy, electronic or manual.
2. Off - premisesdirectional signs may have spinningelements
including butnotlimited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks
attached tothem; provided, that they do not at any timeconstitute a traffic
safety or pedestrian safety hazard.
3. Off - premisesdirectional signs may be authorized to be
placed in thepublicrights -of -way; provided, that placement in thepublic
rights -of -way does not constitute a traffic safety or pedestriansafety
hazard and doesnotcreate nonconformance to the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
4. Off - premisesdirectional signs may be authorized to be
placed in on -site landscapeareas, or off-site on another private parcelof
land that does not contain thebusiness or service being advertised;
provided, that placement in on -site landscape areasdoes not impede
sight distance and that off-site placement on another property has
received prior property owner authorization.
5. Off- premisesdirectionalsigns shall not be located in one
or more existing parking spaces on a development site.
6. Off - premisesdirectional signs shallhave 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 othersupport and a maximum of
two sign faces.
K. ProhibitedSigns. From and after theeffective dateof the
ordinance codified in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to
erect or placewithinthe city, except as otherwiseauthorized:
1. A swinging projecting sign;
2. Portablesigns, except as permitted by ACC 18.56.025
Real estate signs), 18.56.040(E) (C -2 District) and subsections (I)(1)
through (10) of this section;
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3. Banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, rotating
or blinking lights, strings of lights, or similardevices, except as permitted
by subsection B of this section (Temporary Signs);
4. Flashingsigns, except as permitted in subsection D ofthis
section (SignLighting Provisions);
5. Changing message center signs, except as allowed in the
I, P -1, C -1, C -2, C -3, M -1 and M -2 zones;
6. Signsattached to, orplaced on, a vehicle or trailer parked
on private or public property that is not associated withthebusiness
advertised on said sign(s). Thisprovision is not to be construed as
prohibiting the identification of a firmor its principal products on a vehicle
used in the normal course of business. Thisdoes not include automobile
for sale signs or signsattached tofranchised buses or taxis;
7. Privatesigns placed in or on a public right -of -way, except
for as expressly permitted by this chapter;
8. Any sign which constitutes a traffic 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
fromthe visibility of any official traffic control device by diverting or
tending to divert theattention 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 pedestrians by glare or
methodof illumination or constitutes a hazard to traffic. No sign may use
words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as tointerfere
with, mislead, or confuse traffic;
9. Any sign or advertisingstructure or supportingstructure
that is torn, damaged, defaced or destroyed;
10. Signs attached to poles installed by governmental
agencies, utilitypoles, trees, rocks or other natural features;
11. Signs attached to benches, garbage cans, or other street
furniture located within the publicright -of -way;
12. Rotating signs;
13. Billboards;
14. Any sign whichdoes not structurally or materially conform
to therequirementsof thecity's adopted International BuildingCode.
L. Nonconforming Signs. Permanent signs established legally
prior to theadoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter that do not
conform to the regulations ofthis chapter with regard to number, size,
height or locationshall be allowed toremain as legal nonconforming signs
except as follows:
1. Whenever a newbuilding replaces the principal building.
2. Whenthere is an expansion of an existing building, the
requirementsof thissection shall apply only if there is an increase in floor
area of 25 percent or more (including thecumulativeincrease of previous
expansions after the effectivedate of the ordinanceamending this
section).
3. Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a
conforming use, therequirements ofthis section shall apply in full to the
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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 longeradvertises a bona fidebusinessconducted or a
product sold. Such sign(s) shall be taken down and removed by the
owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the land, buildingor
structure upon which such signmay be found within 90 days after written
notification from the buildingofficial.
M. Master Sign Plans Authorized. The planning, building and
community director has the authority to require a master sign plan to
ensure a consistent and coordinatedsignage scheme for development
proposals. In approving master signplansunderthe provisions of this
subsection, the director has the authority to approvesignage schemes
that allow for signs greater in area and height thanallowed in the
particular zone in which the development is locatedwhen a coordinated
signagescheme 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 ina safe, neat, clean and attractive condition. Failuretomaintain a
sign(s) in accordance withthis subsection shall be subject tothecode
compliance provisions of the Auburn City Code. (Ord. 6403 § 5, 2012,
Ord. 6353 § 5, 2011; Ord. 6327 § 5, 2010; Ord. 6287 § 2, 2010; Ord.
6263 § 5, 2009; Ord. 6166 § 2, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5342 § 2,
2000; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.56.040 Regulation by district.
A. R -R, R -S, LHRS, R -1, LHR1, R -2, LHR2, R -3, LHR3, R -4,
LHR4, R -MHP, LHRMHP ZoningDistricts (Nonresidential Uses, Except
asNoted).
1. Residential entry monument: A cumulative area of 50
square feetor 10 feet in height (highest point of sign structure) not to
exceedtwoper 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
twototal freestanding signs per property.
b. Maximumheight: 10 feet.
c. Maximumarea: 32 square feet perface, calculated at a
rate of one square foot of sign area for every three lineal feet of frontage.
Theminimum entitlement for freestanding signs shall be one 16- square-
foot sign for those sites with frontages Tess than 48 feet.
4. WallSigns (for Buildingor Tenant Space).
a. Total number permitted: one per frontage notto exceed
two total wall signsperbuilding.
b. Maximum area: 32 square feet, calculated at a rate of one
square foot of sign area for every three lineal feet of frontage. The
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minimum entitlement for wallsigns shall be one 16- square -foot sign for
those sites with frontages Tess than 48 feet.
5. Signs may be indirectlyilluminatedonly.
B. RO, RO -H, C -N, C -1, LHC1, BP Zoning Districts
Nonresidential Uses).
1. Maximum sign area of all signs is 150 square feet per
frontage.
2. Freestanding Signs.
a. Total number permitted: one per frontage not toexceed
two total.
b. Maximumheight: 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 foot 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
Tess than 64 feet offrontage.
d. If permitted, the second freestanding signshall not exceed
50 percent of the area allowed for a single freestanding sign and 150 feet
measured ina straight -line distance must separate multiple pole signs.
3. Wall Signs (for Buildingor 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 1.5 lineal feet of frontage. For
multitenant buildings wherefreestanding signagecontains thename of
not more than one tenant business (e.g., 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 onesign at 16 square
feet.
c. Signs may be directly or indirectlyilluminated.
4. Suspended Signs.
a. Total number permitted: 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. Not permitted in C -N, RO or RO -H.
b. Total number permitted: one in
freestanding
c.
d.
freestanding
C
1.
a.
twototal.
lieu of a permitted
sign.
Maximum height: height requirement of the zoning district.
Maximum area: 50 percentofthe areaallowed for single
signs.
P -1, LHP 1, I, LHI Zones.
Freestanding Signs.
Total number permitted: one per frontage not to exceed
b. Maximum height: 18 feet.
c. Maximum area: 80 square feet per face, calculated at a
rateof one square foot of sign area for every two lineal feet of frontage.
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Theminimum entitlement for freestanding signs is one sign at 32 square
feet.
d. If permitted, the second freestanding sign shall not exceed 50
percent of the area allowed for a single freestanding sign and 150 feet
measured in a straight -line distance must separate multiple pole signs.
e. Forprojects, parcels or complexes that have a single street
frontage and more than 300 feetof street frontage, a changing message
center sign may be permitted for a totalof two signs per frontage subject
to the following:
i. Only one changing message center is provided.
ii. Multiplesigns are separated by at least 150 feet.
iii. The combined area of the two signsdoes not exceed 120
square feet in size and neither sign is greater than 80 square feet in size.
2. Wall Signs (for Building or Tenant Space).
a. Total number permitted: two per street frontage.
b. Maximum area: 50 square feet for total of all wall signs per
frontage.
c. Signs may be directly or indirectly illuminated.
D LF, M -1, M -2 Zoning Districts.
1. Maximum sign area of all signs is 150 square feet/frontage.
2. Freestanding Signs.
a. Total number permitted: twoper frontage not to exceed
four total.
b. Maximumheight: 30 feet.
c. Maximum area: 125 square feet per face, calculated at a
rate of one square foot of sign area for every two lineal feet of frontage.
Minimum entitlement for freestanding signs is 32 squarefeetfor those
sites without 64 feetoffrontage.
d. The total area of freestanding signs on any given frontage
shall not exceed the area allowed for a single freestanding sign.
e. Themaximumheight of signslocated on a second or third
frontage shall be 20 feet.
f. Multiple freestanding signs must be separated by 150 feet
measured ina straight -line distance.
3. Wall Signs (for Buildingor Tenant Space).
a. Total numberpermitted: one per frontage.
b. Maximum area: 100 square feet, calculated at a rate of one
square foot of sign area for every 1.5 lineal feet of frontage.
4. ProjectingSigns.
a. Total number permitted: one in lieu of a permitted
freestanding
b.
c.
freestanding
E.
1.
2.
of a specific
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sign.
Maximumheight: height requirement of thezoningdistrict.
Maximum area: 50 percent of the area allowed for single
sign.
C -2 Zoning District.
Maximum sign area of all signs is 200 squarefeet.
Hangingsigns that are designed to display the availability
product in a business, limited to three square feet and no
ORD.B
morethan two such signsper business, shall be consideredpermanent
signs, but shall not be calculated as `part ofthe maximum allowed
signage.
3. Freestanding Signs.
a. Freestanding signs are not allowed on properties abutting
or oriented toward Main Street.
b. Total numberpermitted: one per frontage not to exceed
twototal.
c. Maximumheight: 20 feet.
d. Maximum area: 75 square feet per face, calculated at a
rate of one square footof signarea for each lineal footoffrontage.
Minimum entitlement for freestanding signs shall be one sign at 32 square
feet.
4. WallSigns.
a. Total number permitted: one per frontage.
b. Maximum area: 150 square feet, calculated at a rate of one
square foot of sign area for every one lineal foot of frontage. For
multitenant buildings where freestanding signage contains the nameof
not more than one tenant . business (e.g., a prime. tenant . name or a
shopping center name), an additional 25 percent of wall signage per
tenant spaceshall be allowed. Thisincrease.in signage- shall not -applyto
minimum entitlement for walls signs, which shall be one sign at 16 square
feet.
5. Suspended Signs. One double -faced suspended sign, not
exceeding three square feet perface, ma y be allowed for eachbusiness
entrance. There shall be a minimumof eightfeetofclearance between
the grade and the sign.
6. PortableSigns. One portable signmay be allowed for each
business entrance, not toexceed one portablesign per building frontage,
subject to the following:
a. May be placedwithin publicright -of -way subject to the
guidelines provided by the planning and development director , in'
consultation withthe city engineer suchthat sign does not interfere -with
pedestrian or vehicular traffic and conforms to the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
b. May notexceed 36 inches in height and30 inches in width
and be limited to two faces.
c. May be displayedduringbusinesshours only.
d. Must be constructed ofeither wood or another sturdy
materialto en sure stability in the wind.
e. May not move, spin, flash, or otherwise be animated.
f. Shall meetapplicable supplemental design requirements
of the Auburn downtown association.
7. Supplemental'Sign Standards, C -2 Zone.
a. Sign Design and Construction.
i. All signs, :other than temporary signs, shall be made . of
professional, durable materials such as wood, metal, and /or glass.
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ii. Signs that are indirectlyilluminated shall have their light
sources shieldedfrom view.
iii. Internallyilluminated signs are not permitted abutting or
oriented toward Main Street.
b. Sign Placement.
i. Signs shall be oriented toward pedestrianvisibility and
shall be positioned at such a height as to be readable by pedestrians.
ii. Externallymounted wall signs shall not be mounted soas
to blockbuilding windows.
F. C -3 Zoning District.
1. Freestanding Signs.
a. Total number permitted: twoper frontage not to exceed
four total.
b. Maximum height: 30 feet.
c. Maximumarea: 200 square feet, calculated at a rateof one
square foot of signarea for everytwo lineal feet offrontage; provided,
that the maximum size of any sign does not exceed 125 square foot per
face. The minimum entitlementfor freestanding signs is 32 square feet for
those sites without 64 feet of frontage.
d. The total area offreestanding signs on any given frontage
shall not exceedthe area allowed for a single freestanding sign.
e. The maximum heightof signslocated on a second or third
frontage shall be20 feet.
2. WallSigns (for Building or Tenant Space).
a. Maximum area: 125 square feet, calculated at a rate of one
square foot of signarea for every 1.5 lineal feet of frontage.
3. Projecting Signs.
a. Total number permitted: one in lieu of a permitted
freestanding sign.
Maximum height: height requirementofthe zoning district.
Maximum area: 50 percent of the area allowed for single
sign.
Suspended Signs.
Total number permitted: one.
Maximum placement height: 25 feet.
Maximum area: six square feet per face.
Minimum clearance is eight feet from sign to grade.
Off - Premises Signs.
Total number permitted: one per business and one per
b.
c.
freestanding
4.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
a.
parcel.
b. Location: Off - premises signmust be located in a zone that
permits off- premises signs.
c. Maximumheight: 20 feet.
d. Maximum area: 50 percent ofthe area allowed for single
freestanding sign, calculated using the feet of frontage ofthe site where
the sign is located.
e. Must be within 750 feet of the business being advertised.
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f. Must be separated from any existing pole sign a minimum
distanceof 150 feet measured in a straight -line distance.
g. Signcan beno more than two faces.
h. Signs may be directly or indirectlyilluminated.
G. EP ZoningDistrict.
1. Maximum sign area of all signs is 150 square feet per
streetfrontage.
2. Freestanding Signs.
a. Freestanding signs shall be limited to ground signs.
b. Total number permitted: one per frontage not to exceed
twototal.
c. Maximum height: 10 feet.
d. Maximumarea: 100 square feet per face, calculated at a
rate of one square foot of sign area for every two lineal feetoffrontage.
Minimum entitlement for freestanding signs is 32 square feetforthose
sites with less than 64 feet of frontage.
e. Multiple freestanding signsmust be separated by 150 feet
measured in a straight -line distance.
f. Minimum Yard Setbacks.
i. Directly illuminated signs: 10 feet;
ii. Indirectlyilluminated signs: five 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 rateof one
square foot of sign area for every 1.5 lineal feet of frontage. For
multitenant buildings wherefreestanding signagecontains the name of
not more than one tenant business (e.g., a prime tenant name), an
additional 25 percent of wall signage per tenant space shall be allowed.
Thisincrease in signage shall not apply to minimum entitlement 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.)
18.56.050 Administrative provisions.
A. Permits Required. Except as provided in subsection B of
this section, no signs shall hereafter be erected, re- erected, constructed,
altered, or maintained, except as provided by this chapter and, when
required, a building permit for thesame has been issued by the building
official. A separate permitshall be required for a sign or signs for each
business entity and /or a separate permit shall be required for each group
ofsigns on a single supportingstructure.
1. Application for Permits. Application for sign permits shall
be made tothe buildingofficial on a form as provided by thebuilding
division. Such application shall require:
a. Nameof business and addresswhere work is to be
performed.
b. Name and address of property owner.
c. Name and title of the person completing the application.
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d. Name and address, telephone numberof the person or
firmdoing the work and preferablythe owner of said establishment.
e. Washington contractor's registrationnumber, industrial use
permit number, salestax number.
f. A site plan showinglocation of the sign in relation to
buildings, property lines and street right -of -way includingthe size and
locationof all existing signs on the property.
g. A scale drawingof the proposed sign or sign revision
showing size, height, copy, structural and footing details, and material
specifications.
h. A description of work to be performed and type of sign.
i. Electrical load with name of electrical contractor
responsible for installation ofservicefeed wires if other than sign
contractor.
j. Structural engineer's stamprequired on those signs and
sign structuressubject to wind and seismic forces.
2. Revocation of Permit. The buildingofficialmay, in writing,
suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this chapter
whenever thepermit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect
informationsupplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any
of theprovisions of this chapter.
3. Permit Fee Schedule. The fees prescribed in the city's fee
schedule must be paid to the city for eachsign installation for which a
permit is required by this chapter and must be paid before anysuch
permit is issued by the building official. Fees for building permits for each
sign erected, installed, affixed, structurallyaltered, relocated, or created
by painting shall be set in accordance with the city's feeschedule.
4. Sign permits shall be processed in accordance withthe
relevant 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.)
18.56.060 Deviations, variances and appeals.
A. The planning and developmentdirector may grant up to a
50 percent deviation to theprovisions of thissign coderelated to sign
height and sign area. In a petition for a deviation, the planning and
development director shallhave the power and duty to review, decide,
grant, grant with conditionsor denythe requesteddeviation. The planning
and developmentdirector may grant a deviation fromthe provisions of
thischapter only when thedeviation is within 50 percentoftheentitlement
and all of the following findingsof fact are met:
1. The literal interpretation and strict applicationof the
provisions and requirements would causeundue and unnecessary
hardship because of unique or unusual conditions pertaining to the
specific building, parcel or property in question; and
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2. Thegranting of therequesteddeviation would not be
materiallydetrimental to thepublic welfare or injurious to the property or
propertyowners in the vicinity; and
3. The granting of the deviationwould not be contrary to the
general objective and intent of this chapter, thistitle, or the
comprehensive plan.
B. An applicant requesting an administrative deviationunder
theprovisions of this chapter shall submit the following, alongwith the
requiredfiling fee:
1. A letter in memorandum format outlining howthe request is
consistent with the criteria of this subsection.
2. A site plan that is accuratelydrawn to an engineered scale
of one inch equals 40 feet, one inch equals 20 feet, one inch equals 10
feetthat includesthe following information:
a. Boundaries and dimensions ofthe site,
b. Location of buildings, parking areas and adjacent streets,
c. Graphicrepresentations of all existing signs including their
size, height and placement on the site,
d. Graphic representation of the proposed sign(s) subject to
the request,
e. Building elevation showing the placement of the sign on
thatelevation, if applicable.
C. The action oftheplanning and developmentdirector
rejecting, approving or modifying any decision or application is a final
administrative decision subject to appeal to the city's hearing examiner.
Appeals of administrative decisions with regard to this chapter shall be
processed consistent with ACC 18.70.050.
D. The planning and development director shall render a
written decision on the requesteddeviation request within seven business
days of submittal of all required elements and filingfee.
E. Requests that exceed the 50 percentdeviation or those
not relatedto allowable sign height or sign area shall be processed as a
variance in accordance with ACC 18.70.010.
F. The planning and developmentdirector may allow for the
repair or replacement of nonconforming signs that have a significant
historical or cultural element or are integral componentsof a building roof
or facade that has a significant historical or cultural element to whichthe
sign is a contributing component. (Ord. 6287 § 2, 2010; Ord. 5993 § 1,
2006; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.56.070 Liability.
This chapter shall not be constituted torelievefrom or lessen the
responsibility of any person owning, building, altering, constructing,
removing or movinganysign in the city for damages to anyoneinjured or
damaged either in personor property by any defecttherein; norshall the
city, orany agent thereof, be held as assuming such liability by reason of
permit or inspectionauthorized herein or a certificate of inspection issued
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by the city_ or any of its agents. (Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord 4229 .§ 2,
1987. Formerly 18.56.110.)
18.56.080 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 and the same, are repealed to the extent of such conflict. (Ord. 5993 §
1 2006; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987. Formerly 18.56.120.)
Section 2. :REVERSION OF PRIOR, .SIGN - _CODE. That effective on
April 22, . 2013, Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City Code, shallrevert to the
language of theCity of Auburn Sign Code as adopted in Ordinance No. 5993 on
February 6, 2006, as amended by Ordinance No. 6403, adopted on February 21,
2012, or as otherwise provided by City Ordinance.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrativeprocedures as may be necessary to carry outthe
directions of thislegislation.
Section 4. Severability. Theprovisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, section orportion of this ordinance, or theinvalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of
the remainderofthisordinance, or the validity of its application to otherpersons
or circumstances.
Ordinance No. 6406
March 21, 2012
Page 25 of 26
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Section 5. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force fivedays from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law, and as provided herein.
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
B. Heid, City orn
Published:
Ordinance No. 6406
March 21, 2012
Page 26 of 26
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Proposed amendments to Section 18.56.025 ± Real
Estate Signs, of the Auburn City Code (ZOA12-0001)
Date: February 29, 2012
Department: Planning and
Development
Attachments: See Exhibit list below. Budget Impact: N/A
Administrative Recommendation: Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the proposed
amendments and make a recommendation to City Council.
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 relate 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¶VNH\SXUSRVHZDVWRDVVLVWLQORFDOHFRQRPLFGHYHORSPHQWDVVRFLDWHGZLWK
the sale and development of residential and non-residential property in the City.
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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.
The City has fully considered the options and alternative standards of real estate signs and now wishes to
amend Section 18.56.025 - Real Estate Signs of the Auburn City Code. Staff recommends that the
interim zoning control on real estate signs (no changes made) be adopted into code but only remain
effective until April 21, 2013, unless extended by the City Council through separate ordinance action.
The March 6, 2012 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 on the proposed code amendment.
Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Building M&O
Airport Finance Cemetery Mayor
Hearing Examiner Municipal Serv. Finance Parks
Human Services Planning & CD Fire Planning
Park Board Public Works Legal Police
Planning Comm. Other Public Works Human Resources
Information Services
Action:
Committee Approval: Yes No
Council Approval: Yes No Call for Public Hearing ___/___/____
Referred to _________________________________ Until ____/___/____
Tabled ______________________________________ Until ___/___/____
Councilmember: Staff: Wagner
Meeting Date: March 6, 2012 Item Number:
Exhibit A
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Agenda Subject: Proposed amendments to Auburn City Code related
to Real Estate signs ± Section 18.56.025
Date: February 29, 2012
Page 2 of 6
A. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT:
City of Auburn Planning and Development Department, Kevin H. Snyder, AICP, Director
B. RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Stuart Wagner, AICP Planner, City of Auburn Planning and Development Department
C. AREA OF IMPACT:
Citywide
D. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
March 6, 2012
E. CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE CONSIDERATION DATE:
Currently scheduled for April 16, 2012
F. FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. 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 related to the sale, lease, or rent of residential and non-residential
development properties.
2. 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
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purpose was to assist in local economic development associated with the sale and
development of residential and non-residential property in the City.
3. 7KH&LW\&RXQFLO¶VSDVVDJHRI2UGLQDQFH1RZDVLQWHQGHGWRSURYLGHWKH&LW\&RXQFLO
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.
4. The City has fully considered the options and alternative standards of real estate signs and
now wishes to amend Section 18.56.025 - Real Estate Signs of the Auburn City Code.
5. Title 18 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) includes Chapter 18.68, Amendments, which
addresses amendments to Title 18, Zoning.
6. The proposed code amendment is supported by the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan as
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7. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued for the City initiated Code Amendments on
February 17, 2012 under city file SEP12-0003. The Determination of Non-Significance was
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Date: February 29, 2012
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published in the February 17, 2012 edition of the Seattle Times. To date no comments have
been received. The comment period ends March 2, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
8. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the proposed zoning code amendments outlined in this
agenda bill were sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce, Growth
Management Services, and other state agencies as required for the 60-day state review. An
acknowledgement letter was received on February 22, 2012. No comments were received
from Commerce or other state agencies as of the writing of this report.
9. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed work study session on January 4, 2012
and February 7, 2012 to review and discuss with staff potential amendment issues and ideas
inclusive of the potential amendments to Title 18 (Zoning).
10. The public hearing notice was published on February 23, 2012 in the Seattle Times at least
10-days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for March 6, 2012.
11. Prior to, during, and after the work study sessions held by the Planning Commission
comments on the proposed code amendments were received by planning staff. Exhibit B
contains comments in favor of (or indifferent) additional (off-premise) real estate signs and
Exhibit C contains comments against them.
12. The following conclusions support the proposed amendments to Section 18.56.025,
VFKHGXOHGIRUWKH3ODQQLQJ&RPPLVVLRQ¶V March 6, 2012 public hearing with a staff
recommendation.
G. General Conclusions
1. The proposed amendments to Section 18.56.025 (Real Estate Signs) are intended to control
the number, height, area, and placement of off-premise real estate signs as well as bring
predictability to how much signage residential and commercial builders and developers can
display for a particular development. The proposed amendments will also allow for
continued economic development associated with the sale and development of residential
and non-residential property in the City that can have a positive impact on the City finances
in terms of real estate exercise tax, development review fees, impact fees, system
GHYHORSPHQWFKDUJHVVDOHVWD[HVDQGSURSHUW\WD[HVWKDWFRQWULEXWHWRWKH&LW\¶Vability to
provide public services.
2. 7KHSURSRVHGDPHQGPHQWVWR7LWOH =RQLQJ GRQRWUHTXLUHDQ\FKDQJHVWRWKH&LW\¶V
current critical area regulations contained in ACC 16.10 (Critical Areas). Any future
development subject to the proposed amendments to Title 18 will still be required to
demonstrate compliance to applicable standards and regulation specified in ACC 16.10.
3. The proposed amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) will support current and future land and
VKRUHOLQHXVHVWKDWDUHFRQVLVWHQWZLWKWKH&LW\¶VFXUUent Comprehensive Plan and current
Shoreline Master Program. Staff has not proposed substantive or non-substantive
DPHQGPHQWVWR7LWOHWKDWZRXOGEHGHHPHGLQFRQVLVWHQWZLWKWKH&LW\¶VDGRSWHGSODQVDQG
policies.
H. Specific Conclusions
1. Pursuant to Auburn City Code (ACC) Section 18.68.030 the following public process is
applicable:
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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.
Comment:
The March 6, 2012 Planning Commission meeting will involve a public hearing on the
proposed code amendments where a recommendation is made to the city council.
2. Pursuant to Auburn City Code (ACC) Section 18.68.040 the following public hearing notice
requirement is applicable:
18.68.040 Public hearing notice requirements
A. Text Amendments.
1. Planning Commission. For text amendments that require a public hearing under
ACC 18.68.030(A), notice of a public hearing shall be given by publication, in a
newspaper of general circulation in the area, at least 10 days prior to the public
hearing and by posting the notice in three general public locations.
2. City Council. Notice of a public hearing shall be given by publication, in a
newspaper of general circulation in the area, prior to the public hearing and by
posting the notice in three general public locations.
Comment:
The public hearing before the Planning Commission is scheduled for March 6, 2012, meeting
the requirement under ACC 18.68.030. The public hearing notice was published in the
6HDWWOH7LPHVWKH&LW\¶VRIILFLDOQHZVSDSHURQFebruary 23, 2012 at least 10 days prior to
the public hearing. The public hearing notice was also posted at City Hall (25 West Main
Street), the Customer Service Center (One East MDLQ6WUHHW DQGRQWKH&LW\¶VZHEVLWH
meeting the requirement for posting the notice in three general public locations.
3. Auburn City Code Chapter 18.68, Amendments, does not have specific decision criteria for
text amendments to the zoning title. At a minimum, proposed text amendments are to be
FRQVLVWHQWZLWKWKH&LW\¶V&RPSUHKHQVLYH3ODQ pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040. The proposed
code amendment is supported by the following Comprehensive Plan Objectives and Policies:
Policy guidance on sign clutter
Objective 22.2. To improve the visual quality of new development
Policy
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While the sign code was substantially updated, with extensive public participation, it
should be reviewed periodically.
Comment:
The proposed amendments to Section 18.56.025 (Real Estate Signs) are intended to control
the number, height, area, and placement of off-premise real estate signs. The regulations will
also facilitate equity between the builders and developers where they are afforded the same
advertising rights by the code. Prior to adoption of the interim zoning controls regulating real
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to Real Estate signs ± Section 18.56.025
Date: February 29, 2012
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estate signs, builders and developers illegally installed signs of varying heights and areas
some far exceeding the height and area maximums stated under existing City Code. The
City responded to the placement of these signs using progressive code enforcement action.
In a number of instances, these signs were found to be obstructions in the public right of
way, thereby creating sight hazards to traffic. )ROORZLQJWKH&LW\&RXQFLO¶VSDVVDJHRIWKH
interim zoning controls and using the regulatory authority of these controls, staff worked with
all of the builders and developers to bring all existing signs into conformance as well as
requiring new signs to conform.
The current interim zoning controls grant the Planning Director the authority to consider the
number of existing signs in any proposed location, and limit or prohibit new ones so as to
prevent a traffic safety hazard or a detrimental effect on neighboring property. Staff proposes
to retain this language in the proposed regulations so as to provide a method to evaluate
impacts of proposed new signage.
To insure that the City balances the economic development needs of the real estates signs
with potential impacts on surrounding communities and neighborhoods, staff is
recommending that the proposed regulations be effective until April 21, 2013, unless
extended by the City Council through separate ordinance action.
Policy guidance on economic development
Objective 9.1. Promote a diversified economic base capable of withstanding changes in
interest rates, inflation, tax structure and market conditions.
Policy
ED-1 City promotion of new industry shall be directed at attracting business that
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sensitive to community values and promotes the development of attractive facilities.
Objective 9.3. Develop effective land use policies and economic development strategies that
provide long-term and stable employment, increase per capita income and reduce the tax
burden of Auburn residents.
Policy
ED-8 Auburn should continue to provide an economic base not only for the Auburn
area but also for the south King County and north Pierce County region.
Comment:
Staff believes the current economic situation warrants continued flexibility for the use of
residential and non-residential real estate signage. Specifically, staff believes that the nature
and severity of the economic downturn on the real estate and development industries has
significantly impacted an important contributor to the employment, property tax and sales tax
bases of the City. Consistent with the previous findings and conclusions for the
implementation of the interim zoning controls, staff believes that this economic situation
continues to have a substantive impact on this industry and that the continued t allowance of
residential and non-residential real estate signs initially authorized by the interim zoning
controls will positively contribute to the ability of this industry to gradually recover in the City
of Auburn..
Staff Recommendation
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Date: February 29, 2012
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The Planning Commission recommends approval to the City Council of the proposed zoning code
text amendment as presented by staff based on the findings of fact and conclusions.
Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Auburn City Code Section 18.50.025 ± Real Estate Signs, Proposed Code
Amendments
Exhibit 2: Comments received - in favor of or indifferent
Exhibit 3: Comments received ± against
Exhibit 4: Determination of Non-Significance and Affidavit of Publication
Exhibit 5: Environmental Checklist
Exhibit 6: Public Hearing Notice and Affidavit of Publication
Exhibit 7: Letter to Department of Commerce for 60-day State Review
Exhibit 8: Acknowledgment letter from Department of Commerce
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6407
Date:
April 10, 2012
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Ord 6407
Exhibit A
DNS - ZOA12-0004
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to introduce and adopt Ordinace No. 6407.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn City Council has previously authorized a contract with the Auburn
Valley Humane Society for the provision of public animal shelter services at 4910 A
Street SE, a City owned property. This property is currently zoned P-1, Public Use
District. Current zoning regulations for the P-1 district do not specify public animal
shelter services as a permitted use in this zone. In order to support the intended public
animal shelter services at this property, staff has determined the need to amend the
Auburn City Code.
Ordinance No. 6407 will amend Chapter 18.40 (Public Use District) of the Auburn City
Code. The proposed zoning text amendments will add "Animal shelter, public" as a
permitted use in the P-1 Public Use District and a new definition of "Animal shelter,
public" will be added to Chapter 18.04 (Definitions).
On March 20, 2012 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed
code amendments. At the close of the public hearing the Planning Commission made a
recommendation to the City Council for adoption of the proposed code amendments.
Since the public hearing, the code amendments have been reviewed by the Planning
and Community Development Committee and the Public Works Committee. Both
Committees were satisfied with the amendments proposed and recommend approval to
the City Council.
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6407
Exhibit A - Staff Report and SEPA DNS
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDORD.C
O3.4.2.1.2
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Planning And Community Development, Public Works Other: Planning Commission,
Legal
Councilmember:Backus Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:ORD.C
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDORD.C
ORDINANCE NO. 6 4 0 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF 'AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER .18.40 - PUBLIC USE DISTRICT OF THE
AUBURNCITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
18..04.020, DEFINITIONS, AND ADDINGA NEW
SECTION '18.04.105, ALL RELATINGTO PUBLIC
ANIMAL SHELTERS
WHEREAS, fromtime totime, amendments tothe City of Auburn zoning
code are appropriate, in order to update and better reflect the current
development needs and standards of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn City Council has previously authorized a
contract with the Auburn Valley Humane Society for the provision of public
animal shelter services at a City -owned property currently zoned P -1, Public Use
District; and
WHEREAS, current zoning regulations for the P -1, Public Use District do
not specifypublic animal shelter services as a permitted use in thiszone; and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City of Auburn Planning
Commission held a public hearing on March 20, 2012, on theproposed code
amendments; and
WHEREAS, after fully considering the testimony and information
presented at the public hearing, on March 20, 2012, the Planning Commission
made its recommendations for code amendments to theCity of Auburn, City
Council; and
WHEREAS, theCityCouncil has reviewed and considered thePlanning
Commission recommendations; and
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WHEREAS, environmental review on the proposal hasbeen completed in
accordance with therequirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
with a final determination of non - significance (DNS) issuedMarch 9, 2012; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the proposed zoning code
amendments were sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce,
Growth Management Services, and other state agencies as required for the 60-
daystatereview; and
WHEREAS, no comments regarding the proposed zoning code
amendments have been receivedfrom the Department of Commerce or other
state agencies:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. ThatChapter 18.40 of the
Auburn City Code be and thesame hereby is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 18.40
P -1 Public Use District
Sections:
18.40.010 Intent.
18.40.020 Permitted uses.
18.40.030 Uses requiring permit.
18.40.040 Development standards.
18.40.010 Intent.
The P-1 district is intended to provide for the appropriate location and
development of public uses that servethe cultural, educational, recreational, and
public service needs of the community. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.40.020 Permitted uses.
Hereafter all buildings, structures or parcels . of land in a, P -1 district shall only be
used for the following, unless otherwise provided for in this title:
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A. Government facilities;
B. Municipal parks and playgrounds;
C. Publicschools and related facilities;
D. Watersheds and related public utilities;
E. Other public uses that theplanning director findscompatible with the
intent of the P -1 district. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
1 F. Animal shelter, public
18.40.030 Uses requiring permit.
The following usesmay be permitted in a P -1 district when a conditional use
permit hasbeen issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.64 ACC:
A. Projects that exceed thelot coverage requirements ofthe most restrictive
abuttingzone;
B. Structures that areallowed to exceed height requirementspursuant to
Chapter 18.31 ACC. (Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
18.40.040 Development standards.
Developmentstandards in a P -1 district are as follows:
A. Minimum lot area: none required;
B. Minimum lot width: nonerequired;
C. Minimum lot depth: nonerequired;
D. Maximum lot coverage: none required;
E. Minimum yard setbacks:
1. Front:, 20 feet,
2. Side, interior: five feet,
3. Side, street: 10 feet,
4. Rear: 25 feet,
5. For any P -1 zone that abuts R zonedproperty, a minimum of a 30 -foot
building setback shall apply;
F. Maximum building height: 45 feet;
G. Fences and hedges: see Chapter 18.31 ACC;
H. Parking: see Chapter 18.52 ACC;
I. Landscaping:. see Chapter 18.50 ACC;
J. Signs: see Chapter 18.56 ACC. (Ord. 5777 § 1, 2003; Ord. 4229 § 2,
1987.)
Section 2. That a new section 18.04.105 of the Auburn City Code be
and thesamehereby is created to read as follows:
ACC 18.04.105 Animal shelter, public.
Animal shelter; public ", means a facility that is usedto temporarily house
or containstray, homeless, abandoned or unwanted animals. The facility must be
owned, operated, or maintained, by one or more of the following: an animal care
and controlagency; humane society, or society for the preventionof cruelty to
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animalsregistered; under, Chapter 16.52.RCW, or another nonprofitorganization
devoted to the'Welfare;-protection; and humane treatment of anirrials;.when> such
society or organization- is then undercontractwith an animal care and control,
agencv. Ah.animal•shelter, public may provide supportingservices, including
medical care.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrativeprocedures as_may be necessaryto carry outthe
directions of thislegislation.
Section 4. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, section orportion of this ordinance, or theinvalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shallnot affect the validityof
the remainder of this ordinance, orthe validity of its application to other persons
or circumstances.
Section 5. . Effective date. This Ordinance shall takeeffect andbe
in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided bylaw.
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INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, CityClerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
lel B. City Attorney
Published:
Ordinance No. 6407
March 30, 2012
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Agenda Subject: Proposed amendment to P-1, Public Use District of
the Auburn City Code; as it relates to Animal Shelters
Date: March 13, 2012
Page 2 of 5
A. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT:
City of Auburn Planning and Development Department, Kevin H. Snyder, AICP, Director
B. RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Stuart Wagner, AICP Planner, City of Auburn Planning and Development Department
C. AREA OF IMPACT:
Citywide
D. PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
March 20, 2012
E. CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE CONSIDERATION DATE:
Currently scheduled for April 16, 2012
F. FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. Presently the City of Auburn has a contract with King County for animal control and
sheltering. It was found that the Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS) will lessen the
burden of government by providing animal sheltering services at a savings to the City of
Auburn. In 2011, City of Auburn staff reviewed the business plan submitted by the AVHS,
found it to be a viable joint venture opportunity, and after City Council approval is now
making preparations to have a City owned building located at 4910 A St SE become the
City’s animal shelter. The goal is to have the facility fully operational by January 2013.
2. Ahead of occupying the building along A Street SE, a change to the zoning code is needed.
The future animal shelter site is currently zoned P-1 or public use. Under the current zoning
regulations government facilities are an allowed use within the P-1 zone but the definition for
government facilities states only a city, county, state, federal, or a special district government
can be present. Non-profits, even those with a public purpose such as the Auburn Valley
Humane Society cannot be classified as a government facility.
3. Pursuant to ACC 18.40.010 (Intent), the P-1 zoning is intended to provide for the appropriate
location and development of public uses that serve the cultural, educational, recreational,
and public service needs of the community.
4. Title 18 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) includes Chapter 18.68, Amendments, which
addresses amendments to Title 18, Zoning.
5. The proposed code amendment is supported by the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan as
discussed under the conclusions’ section of this report.
6. A Determination of Non-Significance was issued for the City initiated Code Amendments on
March 9, 2012 under city file SEP12-0007. The Determination of Non-Significance was
published in the March 9, 2012 edition of the Seattle Times. To date no comments have
been received. The comment period ends March 23, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
ORD.C
Agenda Subject: Proposed amendment to P-1, Public Use District of
the Auburn City Code; as it relates to Animal Shelters
Date: March 13, 2012
Page 3 of 5
7. The proposed zoning code amendments outlined in this agenda bill were sent to the
Washington State Department of Commerce, Growth Management Services, and other state
agencies. An expedited review per RCW 36.70A106.3.b was requested. An
acknowledgement letter from the Department of Commerce was received on March 12,
2012. No comments were received from Commerce or other state agencies as of the writing
of this report.
8. The Planning Commission conducted a work study session at regularly scheduled meetings
on February 7, 2012 and March 6, 2012 to review and discuss with staff potential issues and
ideas inclusive of the potential amendments to Title 18 (Zoning).
9. The public hearing notice was published on March 9, 2012 in the Seattle Times at least 10-
days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for March 20, 2012.
10. The following conclusions support the proposed amendments to Chapter 18.40, P-1 Public
Use District, scheduled for the Planning Commission’s March 20, 2012 public hearing with a
staff recommendation.
G. General Conclusions
1. The addition of "Animal shelter, public" to the list of permitted uses is consistent with the
intent statement of the P-1 zone "to provide for the location and development of public uses
that serve the cultural, educational, recreational, and public service needs of the community.”
Animal shelters house homeless, lost, or abandoned animals; primarily a large variety of
dogs and cats and the goal of today's animal shelter is to provide a safe and caring
environment until the animal is either reclaimed by its owner, placed in a new home, or
placed with another organization. As such, animal shelters serve a public purpose.
2. The proposed amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) do not require any changes to the City’s
current critical area regulations contained in ACC 16.10 (Critical Areas). Any future
development subject to the proposed amendments to Title 18 will still be required to
demonstrate compliance to applicable standards and regulation specified in ACC 16.10.
3. The proposed amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) will support current and future land and
shoreline uses that are consistent with the City’s current Comprehensive Plan and current
Shoreline Master Program. Staff has not proposed substantive or non-substantive
amendments to Title 18 that would be deemed inconsistent with the City’s adopted plans and
policies.
H. Specific Conclusions
1. Pursuant to Auburn City Code (ACC) Section 18.68.030 the following public process is
applicable:
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.
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Agenda Subject: Proposed amendment to P-1, Public Use District of
the Auburn City Code; as it relates to Animal Shelters
Date: March 13, 2012
Page 4 of 5
Comment:
The March 20, 2012 Planning Commission meeting will involve a public hearing on the
proposed code amendments where a recommen dation is made to the city council.
2. Pursuant to Auburn City Code (ACC) Section 18.68.040 the following public hearing notice
requirement is applicable:
18.68.040 Public hearing notice requirements
A. Text Amendments.
1. Planning Commission. For text amendments that require a public hearing under
ACC 18.68.030(A), notice of a public hearing shall be given by publication, in a
newspaper of general circulation in the area, at least 10 days prior to the public
hearing and by posting the notice in three general public locations.
2. City Council. Notice of a public hearing shall be given by publication, in a
newspaper of general circulation in the area, prior to the public hearing and by
posting the notice in three general public locations.
Comment:
The public hearing before the Planning Commission is scheduled for March 20, 2012,
meeting the requirement under ACC 18.68.030. The public hearing notice was published in
the Seattle Times, the City’s official newspaper, on March 9, 2012 at least 10 days prior to
the public hearing. The public hearing notice was also posted at City Hall (25 West Main
Street), the Customer Service Center (One East Main Street), and on the City’s website
meeting the requirement for posting the notice in three general public locations.
3. Auburn City Code Chapter 18.68, Amendments, does not have specific decision criteria for
text amendments to the zoning title. At a minimum, proposed text amendments are to be
consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040. The proposed
code amendment is supported by the following Comprehensive Plan Objectives and Policies:
Policy guidance on neighborhood quality
Objective 8.1: To maintain and enhance all viable and stable residential neighborhoods.
Policies LU-42 Regulatory decisions in all residential neighborhoods shall result in
maintenance or enhancement of the neighborhood’s residential character.
c. The City recognizes the important role that public facilities (such as sidewalks,
neighborhood parks and elementary schools) and limited scale quasi-public uses
(such as smaller churches and daycare centers) play in maintaining viable residential
neighborhoods.
Comment:
A public animcal shelter provides a place for lost or abandoned animals to find homes. Many
provide humane law enforcement services, behavioral evaluations, remediation and
enrichment, health and spay/neuter services, humane education, and much more. The
quality of life of Auburn’s residents will be enhanced by a public animal shelter and animal
shelter services specifc to the City of Auburn. In addition to providing health and education,
citizens will be protected from the dangers and nuisances caused by uncontrolled animals
and irresponsible pet owners.
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Agenda Subject: Proposed amendment to P-1, Public Use District of
the Auburn City Code; as it relates to Animal Shelters
Date: March 13, 2012
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Policy guidance on capital facilities
GOAL 14. PUBLIC BUILDINGS
To maximize public access and provide for the appropriate location and development of
public and quasi-public facilities that serve the cultural, educational, recreational, religious
and public service needs of the community and the region.
Objective 14.1. To site public buildings in accord with their service function and the needs of
the members of the public served by the facility.
CF-65 The location of religious institutions, private schools, community centers, parks and
similar public or quasi-public facilities shall be related to the size of the facility and the area
served. City-wide facilities should be sited in visible and accessible locations.
Comment:
The proposed amendments are expected to have positive impacts on public health, safety,
and welfare. Presently the City of Auburn has a contract with King County for animal control
and sheltering. Establishing a new City of Auburn animal shelter, through a joint venture
with the Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS), will bring cost savings to the City as well as
provide more personalized animal control services.
In all land use considerations, staff considers impacts to surrounding properties including but
not limited to noise, odor, vibration,and traffic. Staff evaluates the potential for these impacts
on a case by case approach taking into account the individual characteristics of the site and
its relationship to surrounding land uses. This is consistent with both local and state
regulations and case law and is a proper exercise of the City’s police power. Therefore, a
public animal shelter proposed to be located in the P-1 zoning district will be evaluated for its
potential impacts relative to its location and its relationship with surrounding properties.
Staff Recommendation
The Planning Commission recommends approval to the City Council of the proposed zoning code
text amendment as presented by staff based on the findings of fact and conclusions.
Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Auburn City Code Section 18.40 – P-1, Public Use District Proposed Code
Amendments
Exhibit 2: Determination of Non-Significance and Affidavit of Publication
Exhibit 3: Environmental Checklist
Exhibit 4: Public Hearing Notice and Affidavit of Publication
Exhibit 5: Letter to Department of Commerce for 60-day State Review
Exhibit 6: Acknowledgment letter from Department of Commerce
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Amendment to the P-1, Public Use District of the
Auburn City Code; as it relates to animal shelters (ZOA12-0004)
Date: March 13, 2012
Department: Planning and
Development
Attachments: See Exhibit list below.Budget Impact: N/A
Administrative Recommendation: Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the proposed
amendments and make a recommendation to City Council.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn City Council has previously authorized a contract with the Auburn Valley Humane
Society for the provision of public animal shelter services at 4910 A Street SE, a City owned property.
This property is currently zoned Public Use (P-1). Current zoning regulations for the P-1 zoning district do
not specify public animal shelter services as a permitted use in this zone. In order to support the intended
public animal shelter services at this property, staff has determined the need to amend the Auburn City
Code.
The city wishes to amend the Auburn City Code where “Animal shelter, public” is added as a permitted
use to Chapter 18.40 (Public Use District) of the Auburn City Code. Further, a new definition of “Animal
shelter, public” would be added to Chapter 18.04 (Definitions).
The March 20, 2012 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 on the proposed code amendments.
Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Building M&O
Airport Finance Cemetery Mayor
Hearing Examiner Municipal Serv. Finance Parks
Human Services Planning & CD Fire Planning
Park Board Public Works Legal Police
Planning Comm. Other Public Works Human Resources
Information Services
Action:
Committee Approval: Yes No
Council Approval: Yes No Call for Public Hearing ___/___/____
Referred to _________________________________ Until ____/___/____
Tabled ______________________________________ Until ___/___/____
Councilmember: Staff: Wagner
Meeting Date: March 20, 2012 Item Number:
Exhibit A
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 4808
Date:
April 11, 2012
Department:
Public Works
Attachments:
Resolution No. 4808
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 4808.
Background Summary:
Public Works
6101E-1997 Dodge Intrepid, VIN 2B3HD46F7VH625512, Fixed Asset Number 55000 6101E This vehicle
is a former Mayoral car that has been retained as a spare. The car is little utilized, and in fair but unreliable
running condition. It is best for the City to realize the money from sale than to continue to allow the general
overall condition to deteriorate by sitting idle, further diminishing its resale value.
P060C Kia Sportage VIN KNDJB723115051087 Fixed Asset Number 55000 P060C This vehicle was used
in Police Operations as a parking enforcement vehicle. It is in fair running condition and has 66,418 miles.
It is not a vehicle that could be utilized by other Departments. It is best for the City to realize the money
from sale than to allow the general overall condition to deteriorate by sitting idle, further diminishing its
resale value.
F4.61, A3.13.4
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Finance, Public Works
Councilmember:Partridge Staff:Dowdy
Meeting Date:April 16, 2012 Item Number:RES.A
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDRES.A
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Resolution No. 4808
April 11, 2012
Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 4808
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON DECLARING
CERTAIN ITEMS OF PROPERTY AS SURPLUS
AND AUTHORIZING THEIR DISPOSAL
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Public Works Department has a number of
items which are no longer of use to the City; and
WHEREAS, it would be appropriate to surplus the property and dispose of
it by auction or other sale mechanism, or to dispose of it, in whole or in part,
through gift to another governmental agency or an appropriate charitable non-
profit entity, as deemed most expedient by the Mayor.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. That the property identified below is declared
to be surplus, and the Mayor is authorized to dispose of and convey such
property through appropriate sale or donation to another governmental agency or
charitable non-profit entity.
Public Works
The following items are worn and becoming increasingly costly to maintain and are
of no further use as fleet vehicles:
6101E-1997 Dodge Intrepid, VIN 2B3HD46F7VH625512, Fixed Asset Number
55000 6101E, former Mayoral vehicle
P060C Kia Sportage VIN KNDJB723115051087 Fixed Asset Number 55000 P060C,
Parking Enforcement vehicle
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Resolution No. 4808
April 11, 2012
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Section 2. Implementation. That the Mayor is authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directives of this legislation.
Section 3. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall take effect
and be in full force upon passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this _____ day of _________, 2012.
CITY OF AUBURN
________________________________
PETER B. LEWIS
ATTEST: MAYOR
______________________
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
RES.A