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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-2014 Item Submitted at MeetingA OF IVAy[11A6ION CALL TO ORDER Planning and Community Development August 25, 2014 - 5:00 PM Annex Conference Room 2 MINUTES Chair Holman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in Annex Conference Room 2 located on the 2nd floor of One Main Professional Plaza, One East Main Street, Auburn, Washington. A. Roll Call Chair John Holman, Vice -Chair Largo Wales, and Member Yolanda Trout were present. Also present were Mayor Nancy Backus, Director of Community Development and Public Works Kevin Snyder, City Attorney Dan Heid, Assistant Police Chief William Pierson, Assistant Community Development Services Director Jeff Tate, Planning and Design Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, and Community Development Secretary Tina Kriss. Members of the Audience present: Robert Whale of the Auburn Reporter; Chad Lorentz, AIA of Urbal Architecture, PLLC; John Walker of Teutsch Partners LLC; and Evan Lawler of Pillar Properties for Merrill Gardens. B. Announcements Presentation - Police Patroll Efforts Update (Pierson) Assistant Police Chief William Pierson reported on the City's enhanced police patrol efforts in the Auburn Les Gove Park and downtown areas. On around June 1, 2014 bicycle patrol efforts emphasizing on changing the behavior of certain individuals and changing the perception of safety began. During the period from June 1 through the end of July 2014 the Auburn Police experienced an increase in incidents due to the enhanced police presence. With arrests, the issuance of citations, traffic stops, and other incidents the department believes the perception of safety will continue to improve. The Committee and staff discussed any additional efforts on the part of Council that could assist the police with their efforts. Assistant Chief Pierson stated that he would look into other tools that may be helpful to the department but Page 1 of 4 that "boots on the ground" are a component that will increase the perception of safety in these areas. C. Agenda Modifications 11. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - July 28, 2014 (Tate) Member Trout moved and Vice -Chair Wales seconded to recommend Planning and Community Development Committee approve the July 28, 2014 minutes as written. Motion unanimously approved. 3 -0 III. ACTION A. Ordinance No. 6525 (Chamberlain /Heid) Planning and Design Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided the staff report on Ordinance No. 6525. On August 6, 2014 staff brought forward Ordinance No. 6525 (Option 1 and Option 2) before the Planning Commission for Public Hearing. After hearing public testimony from the public, the Planning Commission recommended moving forward Ordinance No. 6525, Option 2 to full Council for approval. Option 2 is for the City of Auburn to enforce the State marijuana regulations only. At the August 25, 2014 Municipal Services Committee meeting, the Committee requested that the Council extend the moratorium currently in place for an additional six months while the Council continues to explore and discuss 1 -502 options. Staff reviewed the map showing the potential state licensed locations for cannabis uses. The Committee and staff discussed various active court cases and options for extending the moratorium. After discussion, the Commission expressed support of Ordinance No. 6525, Option 2. This would include the termination of the moratorium, implemented pursuant to Resolution No. 4992, upon the date this Ordinance becomes effective. Vice -Chair Wales moved and Member Trout seconded to recommend moving Ordinance No. 6525 to full Council for approval, with termination of moratorium upon the date Ordinance No. 6525 becomes effective. Motion unanimously carried. 3 -0 IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS Page 2 of 4 A. Amendment to the Downtown Urban Center Design Standards and Auburn Junction Design Guidelines (Chamberlain) Planning and Design Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain presented the staff report and reviewed the proposed amendments to the Downtown Urban Center (DUC) Design Standards and the Auburn Junction Design Guidelines. After review of the proposed amendments, the Committee determined that they were supportive of the proposed amendments. Vice -Chair Wales moved and Member Trout seconded to recommend staff amend the DUC Design Standards to change Division Street from a Pedestrian I Street to a Pedestrian II Street and amend the Auburn Junction Design Guidelines to change the core downtown streets to be in line with the Downtown Urban Center (DUC) Design Standards so that both documents are consistent. Motion unanimously approved. 3 -0 Chair Backus invited representatives from Teutsch Partners, LLC. to come forward for comment: John Walker, Teutsch Partners, LLC., 2001 Western Ave., Suite 330, Seattle Mr. Walker thanked City staff for their collaboration in bringing forward the project, Merrill Gardens. This is a "U- shaped building" with a central courtyard, the courtyard will provide public and private use. Mr. Walker introduced Architect Chad Lorentz to the Committee. Chad Lorentz, AIA, 1938 Fairview Ave E., #100, Seattle Mr. Lorentz stated that Merrill Gardens is a very community based and family run organization; there is a lot of active space designed into the project to embrace the community. Active space will be located at the street front and the corners of Division Street, to create a store front look the space was designed with to draw people outside, benefiting the residents and the City. Evan Lawler, of Pillar Properties, 1938 Fairview Avenue East, Suite 300, Seattle was also present. B. 'Investing in Place" Discussion (Tate /Snyder) Assistant Director Tate provided background information on "Investing in Place ", focusing on old and new amenities, beautification, and design to support short-term and long -term economic development efforts. Staff provided a PowerPoint presentation. 'Investing in Place" can be achieved through small or large investments. As the downtown buildings become activated Page 3 of 4 and occupied, it would be beneficial to update other areas of the City. Awning improvements, new paint, updated door fronts, and other improvements would aesthetically improve the City at a small cost. These low cost improvements in the area of A Street off Main and Auburn Way may provide attributes to Auburn that would encourage visitors to return. The Committee took a break at 6:23 p.m. Chair Holman did not resume the meeting due to an emergency. C. Director's Report (Tate) This item did not go forward, staff will provide an update at the next Planning and Community Development Committee meeting. D. PCDC Status Matrix (Tate) This item did not go forward, staff will provide an update at the next Planning and Community Development Committee meeting. V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. / 2014. Page 4 of 4