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� July 9, 2012 - 5:00 PM
wtisHiricTON 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 Piaza, One East
Main Street, Auburn, Washington.
A. Roll Call
Chair Nancy Backus, �ce-Chair John Partridge, and Member John Holman were
present. Also present were Mayor Pete Lewis, Planning and Development
Director Kevin Snyder, Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Public Works
Director Dennis Dowdy, Economic Development Manager poug Lein, Economic
Development Planner William Thomas, Principal Planner Jeff Dixon, Senior '
Planner Hillary Taylor, Traffic Engineer Pablo Para, City Attamey Dan Heid,
Environmental Protection Manager Chris Andersen, Sewer Utility Engineer Bob
Elwell, Planning Intern Gary Yao, and Planning Secretary Tina Kriss.
Members of the public present were: Scot Pondelick and Robert Whale of the
Aubum Reporter
B. Announcements
1 Presentation - Downtown Parking Survey Results (Yao)
Findings of the Draft Downtown Parking Survey Report
(Comprehensive Downtown Parking Management Plan - Task 2)
Planning Intern Gary Yao provided a PowerPoint presentation on the
Downtown Parking Survey results. The Downtown Parking Survey is part 2 of
the overall Downtown Parking Management Plan project. The City conducted
three surveys with online surveys targeted to Aubum citizens at large,
Downtown business and property owners, and face to face interviews with a
selection of downtown stakeholders.
The Downtown Parking Survey found that a lack of parking is not an all-
encompassing problem in the dov+intown from the Aubum citizens'
perspective but from the downtown busiriesses ownedproperty owner
perspective there is a parking problem. There are localized problems with
downtown parking at key locations such as the hospital and transit
center The survey results show there is no need for new parking at this time
and survey takers were unwitling to pay for additional parking. Additional
parking may be needed once redevelopment happens and there is a higher
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demand for parking.
The Committee and.staff discussed the results of the survey Director Snyder
stated the next steps in the Downtown Parking Management Plan project will
be to prepare an ouUine of the final recommendations report and parking
strategies as well as plan for a public open house in the fall.
C. Agenda Modifications
There are no agenda modifications.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes - June 25, 2012 (Snyder)
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Flolman seconded to approve the June
25, 2012 minutes as written.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0
III. ACTION
A. Resolution No. 4831 (Dowdy/Para)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
Setting a Hearing Date in Relation to Amending the 2012-2017
Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Aubum Pursuant
to R.0 W Chapter 35 77
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to move Resolution
No. 4831 to full City Council to set a time and date for a public hearing to amend
the 2012-2017 Transportation Imprbvement Program.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0
B. Ordinance No. 6408 (Dixon)
Ordinance No. 6408, proposed zoning amendments to ACC Section
18.31200 related to architectural and site design review standards
and regulations.
�ce-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to recommend to the
full City Council approval of Ordinance No. 6408.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0
IV DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Resolution No. 4836 (Snyder/Heid/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington.,
authorizing the Mayor to execute the transfer and exchange of real
property between and with the Washington State Department of
Transportation regarding Phase II of the Auburn Environmental Park.
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Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy reviewed Resolution No. 4836, authorizing
the Mayor to execute documents for the transfer and exchange of real property
between the City and the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) for property located west of SR 167 and South of 15th Street NW The
portion of property the City would receive is part of the Aubum Environmental Park
Phase 2.
After discussing the terms of the agreement Committee stated they are
encouraged and supportive of the agreement; Committee determined they would
take action on Resolution No. 4836.
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to move Resolution
No. 4836 to full City Council for approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0
B. Resolution No. 4832 (Dowdy/Para)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
Amending the 2012-2017 Six-Year Transportation Program of the City
of Auburn Pursuant to R.C.W Chapter 35.77
Traffic Engineer Pablo Para reviewed the prbposed modification to the Aubum
2012-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The City was recenUy
awarded a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) for$2,333,108 with no match requirement to complete corridor capacity
and safety improvements on Aubum Way South between Muckleshoot Plaza and'
Dogwood Street SE. As part of the award, Aubum is required to add the project to
the City's 2012-2017 TIP and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Staff will be bringing this item back to Cammittee for action on July 23, 2012.
Committee was supportive of Resolution No. 4832.
C 2013-2018 Transportation Improvement Program Update
(Dowdy/Para)
Review the draft six-year Transportation Improvement Program.
Traffic Engineer Pablo Para reviewed the proposed 2013-2018 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) with the Committee. Committee and staff discussed
the deletions (completed items) and additions to the program. The proposed
schedule for review of the draft 2013-2018 TIP was also discussed.
D Ordinance No. 6416 -Amendment to ACC Section 1 04.060 and
Section 18.02.020 Related to Collective Gardens. (Taylor)
Review Planning Commission's recommendation on proposed zoning
code amendments ACC Section 1.04.060 "Conflict and Ordinances
with State and Federal Law" and Section 18.02.020, "Authority to
Adopt Code", related to collective gardens.
Senior Planner Hillary Taylor briefed the Committee on Ordinance No. 6416.
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Committee was supportive of creating a section 1.04.060 of the Aubum City Code
and amending section 18.02.020 of the Aubum City Code relating to conflicts with
State or Federal Law in regards to Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill
5073 on medical cannabis collective gardens and medical cannabis dispensaries.
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to forward Ordinance
No. 6416 to full City Council for review and approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0
E. Ordinance No. 6418 -Amendment to City Code (Chamberlain)
Review Planning Commission's recommendation on amendments to
Chapters 17 09 and 17 10 of Title 17 Land Adjustments and Divisions.
Planning Manager Elizabeth ChambeMain reviewed Ordinance No. 6418,
proposed code amendments to Chapter 17.09 and 17 10 within TiUe 17, Land
Adjustments and Divisions of the Aubum City Code. The Committee discussed the
proposed changes and determined after review they would move this item forvvard
for action.
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to approve Ordinance
No. 6418, ameniiments to Chapter 17.09 and 1710 within TiUe 17, Land
Adjustments and Divisions of the Aubum City Code to full City Council for review
and approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .3-0
F Ordinance No. 6419 - Amendment to City Code (Chamberlain)
Review Planning Commission's recommendations on amendments to
Title 18, Zoning, related to the Downtown Urban Center Zone,
Supplemental Development Standards, Parking, and Home
Occupations.
Planning Manager Elizabeth Chambe�lain reviewed the proposed code
amendments with the Committee. During the discussion a question was raised
about portable signage along Main Street and sign clutter After discussion the
Committee determined to leave the proposed code language unchanged. The
discussion concluded with the Committee determining they would move this item
forward for action.
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to move Ordinance
No. 6419 forward to full City Council for approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0
G. Ordinance No. 6420 - Amendment to City Code (Chamberlain)
Review Planning Commission's recommendations on amendments to
Chapter 19 02 (School Impact Fees).
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Planning Manager reviewed Oriiinance,No. 6420 with the Committee; Committee
was supporGve of the proposed amendments and took action.
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to move Ordinance
No. 6420, amending Chapter 19.02 to full Council for review and approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0
H. Ordinance No. 6414 -Amendment to Aubum City Code
(Chamberlain)
Review Planning Commission recommendation on amendments to
Section 12.64A.030, Chapter 13,40 and Creating a New Chapter
17.28.
Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain reviewed Ordinance No. 6414,
proposed amendments to Aubum City Code, Section 12.64A.030, Chapter 13.40,
and New Chapter 17.28. The Committee discussed whether the requirements are
absolutes or is flexibility built in, staff responded that there is flexibility in tlie
regulations.
After review, Committee determined they would move Ordinance No. 6414
forward as an action item.
Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded Ordinance No. 6414
forward to full City Council far approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3-0
I. Director's Report (Snyder)
Director Snyder stated the City Building Official, Rick Hopkins, will be resigning
with the City of Auburn and beginning employment with Pierce County as their
building official. Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain stated the
outdoor sculpture garden project will be going to bid on the 10th of July with bids
due July 24th.
J PCDC Matrix (Snyder)
Committee and staff discussed several items; no changes or additions were
recommended.
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V ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Committee, the meeting was adjourned
at 6:41
DATED THIS� DAY OF , 2012.
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