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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-2012 x��/ Planning and Community CITYOF_ ,-�~�..�_ Development i�� September 10, 2012 - 5:00 PM WASHINGTON 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, One 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 poug Lein,Sr Planner Fiillary Taylor and Planning Support Clerk Bobbie Hodgkinson. Also present were Robert Whale antl Scott Pondelick. B. Announcements There were no announcements. C Agenda Modifications II CONSENT AGENDA A. PCDC Draft August 27, 2012 Minutes (Snyder) Vice-Chair Partridge moved and Member Holman seconded to approve the August 27, 2012 minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously 3-0 III. ACTION There were no action items to discuss. IV DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Wireless Facilities Regulations Update (Taylor) Discuss the possibility of developing regulations to address aesthetic design issues for wireless communication facilities. Sr Planner Taylor explained the reason for bringing the proposed regulations to the Committee. There was brief discussion on the Page 1 of 4 history of wireless facilities in the City and some of the current locations of wireless facilities (on church steeples or in bell towers for example). Sr Planner Taylor pointed out that a portion of the current code is obsolete due to changing technology Member Holman questioned the old water tower in Lakelancl Hills, and as to the "hodge- podge" of wires and whether these new regulations would address issues such as this one. Director Snyder answered yes either through the code or lease agreement with the city since the water tower is city owner, we have the ability to regulate operations and maintenance. The enterprise should not interfere with the intent of the structure that the facility is located on. The Committee agreed to have staff move forward with taking to the Planning Commission updated regulations. B. 2012 Comprehensive Plan Process Update (Dixon) Provide a status update on the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Aamendment process. Planning Manager Chamberlain spoke to the Comprehensive Plan Amendments process and the current status of the updates. She explained the privately iniated amendements and some of the history behind the requested changes. After a question from Member Holman Planning Manager Chamberlain explained that the final staff report will be brought back before the Committee once the Planning Commission has held the public hearing and made their recommendation. The issues of Multifamily zoning were discussed with regard to traffic. Planning Manager Chamberlain noted that the Economic Development Strategy Areas that Council has discussed in several of the past retreats will be an area of focus. The Public Hearing before the Planning Commission is scheduled on October 16, 2012. The subject will be brought back to this Committee after the public hearing. C Manufacturing Village Concept (Dixon/Snyder) Conduct a brainstorming session with the Committee on key elements and ideas for the Manufacturing Village concept previously discussed by the City Council during its May 2012 retreat and planned for futu�e inclusion in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Director Snyder explained that the concept needs to be dealt with in conjunction with policies of the comprehensive plan. This will give clear direction in what Council's vision is and will give clarity to property owners with property in the Environmental Park District. Director Snyder asked the Committee to brainstorm their thoughts and ideas of a manufacturing village. There was continued discussions on different ideas that Committee members would like to see. Page 2 of 4 They discussed other cities and countries such as Seatlle and Portland that have had some success stories around this concept and how collaboration befinreen the cities and developers have made some of the success stories possible. Incentives were discussed to attract people to this type of sustainable tifestyle. Director Snyder commented that there has to be services in order to make this concept a success and it takes a long term committment. The Committee also discussed the industrial area bounded by 30th STreet to the south, 277th Street to the north, Aubum Way N to the east and West Valley Highway N to the west. The Committee was interesfed in this area as well as a manufacturing village and requestd that his area be added to the stragey areas of the comprehensive plan. This item will be introduced at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 29, 2012. D Director's Report (Snyder) Director Snyder reported that the laundry facility on 15th ST NW has broken ground. Mayor Lewis announced that a tour for Council would be planned of the new lake property on West Hill. E. PCDC Status Matrix (Snyder) Downtown Parking Management Plan will be brought to the Committee at the September 24, 2012 meeting. Changed TIP from Summer\Fall to ongoing. Human Services Committee will meet with the committee on September 24, 2012 as well. Mayor announded that there will be a joint City Council meeting at the City of Black Diamond on October 11, 2012 at 7 p.m. with Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, Pacific and Algona. V EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p:m. APPROVED THIS �DAY OF � , 2012. Page 3 of 4 ancy c s - Chair Darcie Hanson-Administrative and Business Services Manager Page 4 of 4