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October 9, 2017 - 5:30 PM
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AGENDA
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I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
III. AGENDA ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A.Ordinance No. 6658 - Modifying the Business Improvement Area Governing
Provisions (Hinman)
IV. PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.Sound Transit Auburn Station Access Improvement Project Update (30 Minute
Presentation)
B. IT Update on Emerging Technologies (Haugan) (10 Minutes)
C.Capital Project Status Report (Snyder) (10 Minutes)
D.Customer Service Dilemmas - Session 1 (Snyder) (10 Minutes)
E.Ordinance No. 6660 - EP to M-1 Area-wide Rezone (Snyder) (10 Minutes)
V. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
VI. NEW BUSINESS
VII. MATRIX
A.Matrix
VIII. 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.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6658 - Modifying the Business Improvement
Area Governing Provisions (Hinman)
Date:
October 3, 2017
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6658
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion.
Background Summary:
In 1988 the City Council established a Business Improvement Area (BIA) for
downtown Auburn. The purpose of the BIA is to generate economic activity by, among
other things, providing security for public spaces and sponsoring public events in the
downtown area. To accomplish these purposes, a special assessment is levied
against businesses in the BIA. The 1988 Ordinance also created exemptions from the
special assessments. Since that time, the Ordinance and its exemptions, have
become outdated; resulting in years of inactivity. Recently, business owners in the
downtown area have begun efforts to revitalize the BIA. To that end, modifications of
the provisions of the BIA are needed. The BIA Committee of Rate Payers has
recommended the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 6658 to address needed
modifications. The proposed Ordinance No. 6658 would create a Chapter within the
City Code for the BIA and modify the exemptions to the BIA special assessment.
Revised Code of Washington 35.87A.140 requires a public hearing for any
modification.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Staff:
Meeting Date:October 9, 2017 Item Number:
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Ordinance No. 6658
August 15, 2017
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ORDINANCE NO. 6658
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A
NEW CHAPTER OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE
RELATED TO THE AUBURN BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4293 in
1988, after publishing notice of the Council’s intent in Resolution 1866 and
holding a public hearing on July 5, 1988; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 4293 established a Business Improvement
Area (BIA), and levied special assessments on certain businesses within the
geographic boundary of the BIA; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 4293 established a Committee of Rate
Payers, made up of representatives of businesses within the geographic
boundary of the BIA, for the purpose of developing recommendations to the City
Council for the use of funds generated by the special assessment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council modified Ordinance No. 4293 in 2007, upon
the recommendation of the Committee of Rate Payers, through Ordinance No.
6097, to make the rate of special assessment uniform amongst all assessed
businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Committee of Rate Payers has reviewed the status of the
BIA and recommended certain modifications to better facilitate economic
development within downtown Auburn, including the modification of existing
exemptions to the special assessments levied within the geographic boundary of
the BIA; and
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Ordinance No. 6658
August 15, 2017
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WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution No. 5314, stating its intention to
modify the BIA special assessment rate on DATE; and
WHEREAS, the City has held a duly noticed public hearing, pursuant to
RCW 35.87A.140, and considered the testimony provided therein; and
WHEREAS, the provisions for other boards and commissions of the City
of Auburn have been established within the Auburn City Code; and
WHEREAS, establishing provisions within the Auburn City Code for the
BIA, including the structure and responsibilities of the Committee of Rate Payers
and the rate and application of special assessments, will ensure that all
applicable law can be found within a single place, a Chapter of the City Code,
instead of spread across multiple Ordinances in multiple decades; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that updating the provisions of the BIA,
including modification of the exemptions to the special assessment rate, and
establishing said updates within the Auburn City Code will promote the public
health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Auburn.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. New Chapter to City Code. That a new Chapter 2.98
of the Auburn City Code is created to read as follows:
2.98.010 Business Improvement Area Created.
A. There is created, pursuant to RCW 35.87A, a Parking and Business
Improvement Area (BIA) is hereby created with a boundary as follows:
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Ordinance No. 6658
August 15, 2017
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Beginning at the intersection of Auburn Way North and 5th Street
NE; thence eastward along the alley lying between and paralleling
6th Street NE and Park AV, for a distance of 200 ft from the
centerline of Auburn Way North; thence south, paralleling Auburn
Way North and at a distance of 200 ft from the centerline of Auburn
Way North, to 1st Street NE; thence eastward along 1st Street NE
to "E" Street NE; thence southward along "E" Street NE to East
Main Street; thence eastward along Main Street to "F" Street SE;
thence south- ward along "F" Street SE to 2nd Street SE; thence
westward along 2nd Street SE to the mid-block point between "D"
Street SE and Auburn Way South; thence southward to the
Burlington Northern Railroad tracks; thence westward along the
Burlington Northern Railroad tracks to "A" Street SE; thence
northward along "A" Street SE to 3rd Street SE; thence westward
along 3rd Street SE and SW to the Burlington Northern Railroad
tracks; thence northward along the Burlington Northern Rail road
tracks to 1st Street SW projected; thence westward along 1st Street
SW to "D" Street SW; thence northward along "D" Street SW and
NW for a distance of 200 ft from the centerline of West Main Street;
thence eastward, paralleling Main Street and at a distance of 200 ft
from the centerline of West Main Street, to the Burlington Northern
Railroad tracks; thence northward along the Burlington Northern
Railroad tracks to 3rd Street NW; thence eastward along 3rd Street
NW and NE to “B” Street NE; thence northward along “B” Street NE
for a distance of 200 ft from the centerline of 3rd Street NE; thence
eastward, paralleling 3rd Street NE and at a distance of 200 feet
from the centerline of 3rd Street NE, to the alley running in a
north/south direction and lying east of "B" Street NE and west of
Auburn AV; thence northward along the alley to 5th Street NE;
thence eastward along 5th Street NE to Auburn Way North, which
is the beginning point (when a street or alley is named, the area
boundary is the centerline of the right-of-way).
B. Businesses within the Auburn Central Business District Parking and
Business Improvement Area shall be subject to special assessments
authorized by RCW 35.87A.010.
2.98.020 Special Assessment of Businesses Within BIA Boundary.
A. To finance the activities authorized in ACC 2.98.030, there is levied and shall
be collected an annual special assessment upon the businesses in the area,
determined as follows:
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Ordinance No. 6658
August 15, 2017
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1. All businesses operating within the BIA boundary shall pay a special
assessment equal to the usable square footage, excluding any
basement space, owned or occupied by said business multiplied by a
factor of $0.15.
2. No business shall be assessed less than $150.00 nor more than
$1,500.00 per year.
B. No special assessments shall be levied upon or collected from:
1. Organizations to which a charitable contribution may be made under
the United States Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C.§ 170, with five (5)
or fewer full-time employees.
2. Governmental agencies and offices.
3. Businesses that occupy or use any leasable area within the geographic
boundary of the BIA for a period of less than twenty days (20) per year.
4. Businesses that are owned by, or are a subsidiary, or affiliate of
another business entity that is subject to the special assessment, and
are located wholly within the assessed business.
5. Businesses authorized by Auburn City Code Chapter 18.60.
6. Businesses operating within a city-sponsored business incubator or
business accelerator.
7. Businesses not required to obtain a business license under Title 5 of
the Auburn City Code.
C. Special assessments for businesses that own, but do not occupy, any
leasable area shall be reduced by a pro-rata amount based on the square
footage leased by any other assessed business.
D. New businesses commencing within the BIA area shall pay an initial annual
assessment that is pro-rated based on the time remaining in the year.
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Ordinance No. 6658
August 15, 2017
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2.98.030 Purpose of BIA and Special Assessment Expenditures.
A. The purpose of the BIA is to aid in general economic development and
neighborhood revitalization within the BIA boundary, and to facilitate the
cooperation of merchants, businesses, and residential property owners for the
benefit of trade, economic vitality, and liveability.
B. Assessment expenditures are limited to the following purposes:
1. The acquisition, construction or maintenance of parking facilities for the
benefit of the neighborhood within the BIA boundary;
2. Decoration of any place within the BIA boundary;
3. Sponsorship or promotion of public events which are to take place on,
or in, public places within the BIA boundary;
4. Furnishing of music in any public place within the BIA boundary;
5. Providing professional management, planning, and promotion for the
neighborhood within the BIA boundary;
6. Providing maintenance and security for common, public spaces within
the BIA boundary; or
7. Providing transportation services for the benefit of the neighborhood
within the BIA boundary.
2.98.040 Committee of Rate Payers created.
There is created an advisory committee to be known as the Committee of Rate
Payers (the Committee). The purpose of the Committee is to serve in an advisory
capacity to the City Council.
2.98.050 Membership.
A. There shall be not more than seven (7) members of the Committee who shall
be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council, and who shall
serve at the pleasure of the city council; provided that the mayor may appoint
up to four (4) additional members to serve as alternates in the event of a
Committee member’s absence.
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Ordinance No. 6658
August 15, 2017
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B. The members shall be owners or operators of businesses located within the
BIA boundary and shall be selected to represent the variety of business types
and geographic locations included within the BIA boundary.
2.98.060 Appointment.
A. Committee members shall be appointed to a three (3) year term.
B. Upon the resignation of a Committee member, removal by the City Council, or
expiration of a Committee members term, the Committee shall make
recommendations to the City Council and the City Council shall make an
appointment to fill the vacancy.
C. The Committee, upon four (4) unexcused absences, may recommend the
removal of any Committee member to the City Council.
2.98.070 Officers – Meetings.
A. At the first regular meeting of each year, the Committee members shall elect
a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among the members of the
Committee.
B. It shall be the duty of the chairperson to preside over all meetings of the
Committee. The vice-chairperson shall preside at all meetings where the
chairperson is absent.
C. Minutes shall be kept and meeting agendas prepared in coordination between
members of the Committee and staff members. A majority of the members of
the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and
a majority vote of those present shall be necessary to make
recommendations to the city council.
D. All Committee meetings shall be staffed by City of Auburn personnel to
support and assist the Committee.
E. All Committee meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the
Committee’s adopted rules for the transaction of business, and Robert’s
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August 15, 2017
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Rules of Order or any other meeting procedures or guidelines authorized by
the City of Auburn shall be used for any subject not addressed within the
Committee’s adopted rules of procedure.
2.98.080 Compensation.
The members of the Committee shall serve without compensation except for
reasonable travel expenses associated with the performance of the Committee
member’s duties.
2.98.090 Role and Responsibilities of the Committee.
A. The Committee shall, by resolution, fix the time and place within the City for
regular meetings, and hold additional meetings as the chairperson or a
majority of the Committee deems necessary.
B. The Committee shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and keep a
record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations. These
records shall be public and open to inspection.
C. The Committee shall consider proposals for economic development and
neighborhood revitalization projects and programs consistent with the
purposes listed in 2.98.030, provide for public input and submit comments in
a timely manner to the Mayor and City Council, including an analysis of the
extent to which the Committee’s recommendations will improve economic
development or downtown revitalization.
2.98.100 Annual reports of progress.
The Committee chairperson and/or vice-chairperson shall annually provide to the
city council a report on progress made in carrying out the Committee’s
responsibilities. Additional reports may be submitted when deemed appropriate
by the Committee or when requested by the city council.
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Ordinance No. 6658
August 15, 2017
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2.98.110 Severability.
If any portion of this chapter, or its application to any persons or circumstances,
is held invalid, the validity of the chapter as a whole, or any other portion thereof,
and its application to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected.
Section 2. Superseding of Original Ordinance. Ordinance No. 4293
and Ordinance No. 6097 are hereby superseded by this Ordinance.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 4. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of
the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons
or circumstances.
Section 5. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
INTRODUCED: __________________
PASSED: _______________________
APPROVED: ____________________
CITY OF AUBURN
______________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
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Ordinance No. 6658
August 15, 2017
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ATTEST:
_________________________
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
Published: _________________
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Sound Transit Auburn Station Access Improvement Project
Update (30 Minute Presentation)
Date:
October 3, 2017
Department:
CDPW
Attachments:
Exhibit 1
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to review and discuss Sound Transit Auburn Station Access Improvement
Project Update.
Background Summary:
In early 2017, Sound Transit initiated the Alternative Development and Screening
phase for the Auburn Station Access Improvements Project. This Project, part of
Sound Transit 2, will construct a second parking garage, install non-motorized
improvements (i.e. shared use paths, transit shelters, intersection improvements) in
and around Downtown Auburn. Throughout 2017, Sound Transit, its consultant team
and City staff have worked with the City’s Transportation Advisory Board and
residents, citizens and businesses to identify potential parking garage sites and
options for non-motorized improvements. Sound Transit staff have also previously
presented to the City Council on the progress and issues and opportunities for the
current work.
The Transportation Advisory Board met at a special meeting on September 27, 2017
to discuss and potentially recommend to the City Council on a preferred parking
garage site and non-motorized improvement options. There were only six Board
members present at the meeting, which is not a quorum. Sound Transit staff
presented to the Board members and audience present. Following the presentation,
Board members, City staff and Sound Transit staff discussed various issues for the
Project and reached consensus on the following:
• Desire that the chosen site maximize the parking to be provided;
• Desire that the chosen site minimize the traffic impacts both within the City as well as
ingress/egress of the garage; and,
• Lack of support for parking garage site option #3 (the existing Sound Transit surface
lot west of the station) or #4 (the union hall located south of the existing Sound
Transit garage)
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Some of the Board members at the September 27, 2017 meeting expressed support
for Site #1 (old Mel’s lumber site on 1st NE) and a few expressed support for Site #2
(Auburn Lawn and Garden) but there was not a consensus amongst the members for
one site.
After discussion with Transportation Advisory Board Chairperson Wilson, and because
there were only six members present at the meeting, City staff contacted Board
members not present at the September 27th meeting to see if there was any interest
in reconvening the Board to provide these members the opportunity to provide
feedback. There were only two Board members that responded, and they both
expressed no interest in meeting. In addition, they both expressed support for Site #1.
At the September 27th meeting, the Transportation Advisory Board heard a
presentation from Jeff Oliphant, JLO Washington Enterprises, Inc., regarding an
unsolicited proposal for the development of a large parking garage on Site #1 and
portions of adjacent City owned street right-of-way and fee simple property. Please
find attached a packet of information pertaining to the unsolicited proposal provided to
the Board at the September 27th meeting. Please note that the documents in this
packet are provided as information only and are the same documents that the
Transportation Advisory Board received for its September 27th meeting. Sound
Transit has advised the Transportation Advisory Board and City staff that this phase of
the project (i.e. prior to the selection of the preferred parking garage site) is too early
in its established process for it to engage in substantive conversations and/or
negotiations with one or more parties making an unsolicited proposal. Sound Transit
has indicated that following the completion of this phase of the project it may engage
with parties such as Mr. Oliphant consistent with the organization’s guidelines for
unsolicited proposals (see attached information packet).
The City Council is currently scheduled to consider a potential resolution on October
16, 2017 that would recommend to the Sound Transit Board of Directors a preferred
parking garage site. The Sound Transit Board is currently expected to consider a
preferred parking garage site in November 2017. At the same time, the Board is also
expected to consider advancing non-motorized improvements to be included as part
of the overall Auburn Access improvements.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:October 9, 2017 Item Number:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Capital Project Status Report (Snyder) (10 Minutes)
Date:
October 2, 2017
Department:
CD & PW
Attachments:
Capital Project Status Report
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
The purpose of this discussion is to inform the Council and Public of the overall status
of the City’s Capital Project program managed by the Community Development &
Public Works (CDPW) Department.
The Capital Projects Group of CDPW is currently managing 33 active projects with a
total cost of $54 million. Of these projects, 11 are in the design phase and 21 are
under construction. The total value of projects completed by years is as follows:
Total Capital Projects Completed by Year (by year of final acceptance by City Council)
2014 = 28.8 million
2015 = 24.8 million
2016 = 37.6 million
2017 = 42.4 million (anticipated)
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:October 9, 2017 Item Number:
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CP1218 This project will construct corridor improvements to AWS
between Muckleshoot Plaza and Dogwood Street SE.
Improvements include designated U-turns, access
management, driveway consolidation, addition of a 2nd left
turn lane from eastbound AWS into the MIT Casino, bus
pull-outs, medians, signal improvements, and sidewalks.
1,077,365
(Streets)
1,161,340
(Water)
2,333,108
(Federal)
466,191
(WSDOT)
5,038,004 4,964,214 100% JAN 65% JAN Larson Waterline installation is
complete. Contractor is
installing curb, gutter, and
sidewalks along north side of
Auburn Way South.
Agreement with King County
for reimbursement for costs
to construct bus shelter
footings under review.
CH2MAuburn Way South Corridor Safety (Muckleshoot Plaza
to Dogwood St SE)
Miles Resources1718
C222A This project will complete the widening of S 277th from the
intersection of Auburn Way North to L Street NE, including
the construction of a pedestrian trail and relocation of the
floodway along S 277th.
1,539,186
(Streets)
1,020,700
(Federal)
2,300,000
(Developer)
3,933,990
(TIB)
8,928,876 8,895,956 100% MAY 60% NOV Truong Construction work is
underway. The Contractor is
working on constructing the
future stream and pond,
grading for the sidewalks
along the south side of the
roadway, installing median
islands and prepping for final
pavement.
Parametrix277TH-AUBURN WAY N TO GREEN RIVER BRIDGE Scarsella Bros.16 17
C410A This project will complete wetland mitigation enhancements
at the S 277th wetland mitigation sites.
55,000
(Streets)
55,000 55,000 100%100%Howard Monitoring work in progress.
Actively seeking mitigation
acceptance from Corps to
end monitoring period.
277TH WETLAND MITIGATION MONITORING
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
CONSTRUCTIONProject Status:
Generated by eGIS: 10/3/2017 Page 1 of 12
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CP1507 This project will rehabilitate and preserve the existing
pavement on Auburn Way North between 22nd St NE and
45th St NE. This work will also upgrade traffic signals and
sidewalk curb ramps.
972,500
(Streets)
42,500
(Storm)
75,000
(Sewer)
16,000
(Water)
967,500
(Federal)
2,073,500 2,138,426 100% FEB 95% OCT Thompson Final paving and installation
of pavement markings at the
intersection of 37th St NE
anticipated to begin the
week of October 9.
N/AAuburn Way North Pavement Preservation Tucci and Sons,
Inc.
17 17
CP1417 This project will add an automatic shutdown/diversion if
disinfection system fails, add a screen or a Tide-flex valve
to the overflow at the site, and evaluate site stabilization.
605,000
(Water)
605,000 501,682 100% DEC 99% OCT Barba Punchlist work is underway.
Schedule adjusted to
account for punchlist work.
MSAWEST HILL SPRINGS IMPROVEMENTS RL Alia1617
CP1107 This project will be done in phases. The first phase 1A will
complete investigation of the Fulmer Wellfield area to
determine the required analysis and drilling program
needed to utilize the full water rights. Phase 1B will
complete a drilling and testing program as well as an
alternatives analysis. Phase 2 will complete the physical
improvements.
2,320,315
(Water)
2,660,315 2,659,550 100% APR 40% NOV Barba Construction underway.
Contractor installing pump
along with pump column
pipe. Electrical work
underway. Construction end
date updated to account for
previous suspension time.
Phase 2:
Carollo
Engineers
FULMER WELLFIELD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Award
Construction
17 17
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
CONSTRUCTIONProject Status:
Generated by eGIS: 10/3/2017 Page 2 of 12
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CP1415 This project will repurpose the existing W Main St between
W Valley Highway and the Interurban Trail. The project will
also provide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)
improvements along W. Main St., West Valley Hwy, 15th St.
SW, and C St. SW.
824,923
(Streets)
3,770,015
(Federal)
4,379,563 4,094,879 100% JUN 99% NOV Truong Construction landscaping
punchlist work is in
suspension until fall 2017
where the weather is more
conducive to the type of
work remaining.
Construction finish date
adjusted to account for
suspension time.
CH2MW MAIN ST MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR AND ITS
IMPROVEMENTS
Tucci and Sons1617
CP0767 This project is an annual level of effort to complete the
required monitoring for the mitigation site.
25,000
(Streets)
25,000 25,000 Howard City received release from
the Dept. of Ecology.
Monitoring is complete.
SoundviewMOHAWK PLASTIC WETLAND MITIGATION
MONITORING
CP1511 The project is now substantially complete with the roadway
opened on Friday, September 1, 2017.
664,652
(Storm)
481,000
(Water)
416,183
(Sewer)
531,877
(Streets)
2,093,712 1,933,711 100% MAR 100% NOV Thompson Final payment in process. N/AM ST SE IMPROVEMENTS (3RD ST SE TO EAST MAIN
ST)
ACI1717
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
CONSTRUCTIONProject Status:
Generated by eGIS: 10/3/2017 Page 3 of 12
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CP1317 This project will install automated meter reading
infrastructure and software, and will replace all water
meters.
6,000,000
(Water)
6,000,000 6,000,000 100% JUL 40% DEC Snyder Work is underway.FergusonWater Meter and Billing System Improvements Ferguson1517
CP1513 This project will construct a round-a-bout and complete the
design of intersection bicycle and pedestrian safety
improvements at 22nd St NE and I St NE.
315,000
(Streets)
29,890
(Sewer)
405,000
(Water)
200,000
(State Grant)
940,000
(Federal Grant)
1,889,889 1,784,015 100% JUN 0% APR Wickstrom Project is in suspension until
mid October for private utility
relocations.
Reid
Middleton
22nd St NE and I St NE Intersection Improvements DPK, Inc.17 18
CP1522
(CP1122)
This project will replace the 30-inch storm drainage line
along 30th Street NE from approximately I Street NE to
Brannan Park Storm Pump Station to address localized
flooding issues. Phase 1A was completed in Jan. 2016
(CP1122)
2,293,810
(Storm)
2,504,785 2,504,785 100% JUL 100% OCT Truong Physical Completion granted
on July 18, 2017. Final pay
in process. Construction
finish date adjusted to
account for additional time
needed to coordinate final
payment.
Otak30th Street NE Storm Improvements (Phase 1B):KLB Construction1617
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
CONSTRUCTIONProject Status:
Generated by eGIS: 10/3/2017 Page 4 of 12
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CP1613 This project will install a roof retrofit system for the aging
roof at the M&O Building.
292,700
(Facilities)
292,700 292,130 100% MAY 88% OCT Barba Work is underway. Roofing
membrane installed. Final
coating and inspection being
scheduled. Construction end
date updated to reflect time
needed to schedule
inspection.
HelixM&O Building Roof Retrofit Multifacet Group1717
CP1520 This project will complete the reconstruction of B St NW
between 37th St NW and 49th St NW, including replacing
sanitary sewer and addressing storm drainage needs.
2,867,829
(Streets)
985,607
(Sewer)
3,853,436 3,273,613 100% MAY 70% DEC Carter Construction is underway.
Contractor grinding existing
asphalt in preparation of
paving the northbound lane
on B St NW and finishing
side sewer connections.
KPGB St NW Reconstruction Project Johansen1717
CP1617 Replaces 5 PRV stations in the Lea Hill service area that
have exceeded their useful life.
1,032,300
(Water)
1,032,000 1,063,339 100% JUN 9% DEC Larson Construction work is
underway. Contractor is
working at PRV site #611-3
(Lea Hill Rd). Construction
completion date was revised
to account for longer than
anticipated procurement of
PRV stations.
BHCLea Hill PRV Stations NOVA
Contracting
17 17
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
CONSTRUCTIONProject Status:
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CP1523 The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate and preserve
the existing pavement on Lake Tapps Parkway between the
Western City Limit near 8th Street E and Lakeland Hills
Way
237,850
(Streets)
5,000
(Sewer)
5,000
(Storm)
750,000
(Federal)
997,850 996,591 100% APR 98% OCT Barba Construction punchlist work
is underway. Construction
end date updated for
coordinating punchlist work.
N/ALake Tapps Parkway Preservation Project ICON Materials1717
CP1614 This project will reconstruct the 28th St SE loop east of R
St., 27th St SE, 26th St SE, S St SE, T St SE and U St SE;
reconstructed 19th St SE and G St SE near Olympic Middle
school, and preserve 53rd Ave S, S 302nd Pl and
associated cul-de-sacs in the Westhill.
2,556,000
(Streets)
500,000
(Water)
200,000
(Storm)
3,256,000 2,900,000 100% MAY 60% DEC Carter Construction is underway.
Contractor is installing
watermain at 27th St SE and
T St SE. Paving West Hill
scheduled for week of
October 9.
Jacobs
Engineering,
Inc.
2017 Local Street Reconstruction and Preservation
Project
Tucci and Sons1717
CP1701 This Project will expand ITS operations by installing a DMS
sign.
200,000
(Streets)
200,000 179,860 100% MAY 30% NOV Barba Work is underway. Project
currently under suspension
to address utility conflicts.
Construction end date
updated to reflect
suspension time.
N/AAWS Dynamic Message Sign West Coast
Signal, Inc.
17 17
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
CONSTRUCTIONProject Status:
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CP1710 This project will reconstruct sections of sidewalk that are in
poor condition or pose a risk as tripping hazards. The
project will also improve connectivity where sections of
sidewalk are missing from the pedestrian network. The
project will add curb ramps where barriers exist or rebuild
existing curb ramps to meet ADA standards.
204,000
(Capital
Improvemen
t Fund)
50,000
(General Fund)
254,000 191,348 100% JUN 75% OCT Koshman Construction underway.
Contractor installing
sidewalk at 3rd St NW.
Construction end date
updated to reflect added
work.
N/A2017 Citywide Sidewalk Repairs and Improvement
Project
K&A
Communications
17 17
CP1407 This project will complete the required public improvements
that the developer for the Marchini Meadows did not
complete. Improvements are prioritized and will be
completed based on available funds.
70,000
(Developer
Settlement)
70,000 70,000 75% TBD 0% TBD Koshman Overlay of 132nd Ave
completed by project
CP1402 (2014 Pavement
Patching & Overlay). Design
and Construction finish
dates are shown as
unknown because this work
is being completed in
phases. The next phase,
replacing broken sidewalks
and driveways, is underway.
N/AMARCHINI MEADOWS 17 17
CP1316 This project will complete improvements to the East Ridge
Manor storm system in the Lea Hill area.
1,120,000
(Storm)
1,120,000 1,110,000 20% NOV 0% APR Thompson Design is underway.Brown and
Caldwell
EAST RIDGE MANOR STORM IMPROVEMENTS TBD1718
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
DESIGNProject Status:
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CP1406 This project will reconstruct the existing signal at C Street
SW and Main Street.
465,000
(Street)
465,000 465,000 100% SEP 0% FEB Thompson Project is advertising for
construction bids. Bid
opening scheduled for
October 10.
DKSMAIN ST SIGNAL UPGRADES TBD1718
CP1416 This project will reconstruct F St SE from 4th St SE to
Auburn Way South, including adding new sidewalks, curb
and gutter, bike lanes, wayfinding signage, street lighting,
streetscape elements, and safety improvements, and will
include a bike share program with bike boulevard
components. Some ROW acquisition is necessary. Some
sections of water and sewer lines will be replaced on F St
SE between 4th St SE and Auburn Way S.
170,000
(Streets)
100,000
(Water)
24,000
(Sewer)
520,000
(Federal)
814,000 2,727,000 50% JUN 0% TBD Wickstrom Design and Environmental
documentation work is
underway. Construction
funding is not yet secured.
City will apply for a
construction grant through
PSRC in 2018 and these
construction grant funds
would be available in 2021.
JacobsF ST SE NON-MOTORIZED IMPROVEMENTS TBD1821
CP1502 This project will improve the safety at the intersection by
installing a traffic signal, improving ADA ramps, widening
the northeast corner of the intersection to accommodate
U-turns, and pavement restoration.
142,240
(Streets)
792,260
(Federal)
934,500 1,003,162 100% SEP 0% APR Barba Project is advertising for
construction bids. Bid
Opening scheduled for
October 5.
KPG37TH ST SE AND A ST TRAFFIC SIGNAL TBD1718
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
DESIGNProject Status:
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CP1312 This project will replace and/or repair aging and damaged
storm lines throughout the City.
898,166
(Storm)
898,166 898,166 80% MAR 0% JUL Wickstrom Design is underway. N/ASTORM REPAIR & REPLACEMENT TBD1818
CP1516 The purpose of the project is to improve safety and the
ability to accommodate the current and forecast fleet of
multi-engine piston aircraft for both takeoff and
accelerate-stop distances at the Auburn Municipal Airport
by extending both ends of Runway 16/34.
1,365,000
(Airport)
1,365,000 1,365,000 16% DEC 0% DEC Wickstrom Consultant selection process
for design phase underway.
TBDAuburn Municipal Airport Runway Enhancements TBD1718
CP1603 The project will construct a second, parallel transmission
pipeline under the White River, inspect the existing steel
transmission main for possible leaks and repair the leaks, if
any, and line the portion of the existing steel transmission
main to improve its structural integrity and prevent leaks,
and to construct another 12” to 18” parallel river crossing
casing for providing water service and utility conduit to
wilderness game farm park.
1,340,000
(DWSRF)
185,000
(Water)
1,525,000 1,525,000 17% MAR 0% JUL Wickstrom Project is in suspension due
to the availability of state
funding.
JACOBSCoal Creek Springs Transmission Main Repair TBD1818
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
DESIGNProject Status:
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CP1408 This project will install new tracks under the rolling hangar
doors to improve performance.
30,000
(Airport)
30,000 30,000 100% AUG 0% OCT Wickstrom Project is soliciting quotes
for construction services.
KPFFSouth Hangar-Row 3 Door Improvements TBD1717
CP1521 This project will rehabilitate and preserve the existing
pavement in the 15th Street NW/NE and Harvey Road SE
corridor between State Route 167 and 8th Street NE.
Furthermore, grind and overlay 15th Street NW/NE from
State Route 167 to Auburn Way N., and grind and overlay
Harvey Road NE from Auburn Way N to 8th Street NE.
817,500
(Streets)
50,000
(Storm)
50,000
(Sewer)
817,500
(Federal Grant)
1,735,000 1,735,000 60% DEC 0% SEP Truong Design is underway. N/A15th Street NE/NW Preservation Project TBD1718
CP1709 This project will design and construct a seismic control
valve on the City's largest reservoir.
$175,000
Hazard
Mitigation
Grant
Program
$25,000
Local City
Match
$200,000 $200,000 2% APR 0% MAY Thompson Consultant contract
negotiations underway.
ParametrixReservoir 1 Seismic Control Valve TBD1818
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
DESIGNProject Status:
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CP1707 This purpose of this project is to design for and improve
traffic signal timing and operations, corridor coordination,
traffic signal head visibility, and pedestrian accessibility
along the A St SE Corridor between 3rd St SE and East
valley Highway Access Road.
45,850
(Street)
412,650
(Federal Grant)
458,500 458,500 0% MAY 0% SEP Truong Consultant contract
negotiations underway.
PH
Consulting,
LLC & DKS
Associates
A St. SE Corridor Signal Safety & Operations
Improvements
TBD1818
CP1705 This project will construct the missing gap of sidewalk along
the north side of Auburn Way South between the existing
sidewalk terminations near 17th St SE to the west and
Muckleshoot Plaza to the east. The project length is
approximately 1,700 feet.
TIB Grant -
400,000
328 Fund -
430,000
830,000 830,000 15% FEB 0% JUL Larson Design Underway In-HouseAuburn Way South (SR164) Sidewalk Improvements TBD1818
CP1717 This project will reconstruct selected streets that are in very
poor condition, as well as improve City owned utilities,
rebuild curb ramps to meet ADA standards, and overlay
selected streets that are in fair condition. The work at each
location varies and may include water infrastructure, a
potential sanitary sewer Local Improvement District (LID),
and storm drainage improvements as needed for each
project street.
103 Local
Fund -
1,400,000
460 Water
Fund -
$65,000
461 Sewer
Fund -
80,000
462 Storm
Fund -
100,000
1,665,000 1,732,431 5% JUN 0% DEC Larson Negotiating Consultant
Scope and Fee. City survey
work is underway. Design
anticipated to begin in
October.
Jacobs
Engineering
2018 Local Streets Pavement Reconstruction TBD1818
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
DESIGNProject Status:
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CP1114 This is a WSDOT project that will replace the roadway
surface on Auburn Way South from SR-18 to 17th St SE.
WSDOT is also constructing City requested and funded
improvements at 12th St SE (Project CP1114).
200,000
(Streets)
213,6000
(WSDOT)
233,6000 200,000 95% APR NOV Sweeting WSDOT finalizing contract
documents and preparing to
advertise for bids.
WSDOTWSDOT SR164 Overlay - SR18 to 17th St SE TBD1818
Project
Number Street/Utilities Total Budget
Project Budget Total Estimated
Costs
%
Complete
Finish
Date
%
Complete
Construction
Project
Manager ContractorProject Name & Description Other Status
Capital Project Status Report Community Development And Public Works Department - Engineering General Services Division
Finish
Date
Design
Consultant
Design
DESIGNProject Status:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Customer Service Dilemmas - Session 1 (Snyder) (10
Minutes)
Date:
October 3, 2017
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Memorandum to City Council Members:
Customer Service Dilemma - Session 1
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
See Attached Memorandum
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Planning And Community Development
Councilmember: Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:October 9, 2017 Item Number:
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Memorandum
To: City Council Members
From: Jeff Tate, Assistant Director of Community Development
CC: Mayor Nancy Backus
Date: October 2, 2017
Re: Customer Service Dilemma – Session 1
OVERVIEW
During the August 28, 2017 Study Session, Community Development and Public Works staff delivered a
presentation to City Council that provided an overview of various types of development activities.
Included within the presentation were several “customer service dilemmas” that challenge the City in its
attempts to balance the interests of various customers and their competing needs.
City Council sets policies, adopts laws, and approves the budget and fees. City staff is responsible for
implementing the adopted policies and laws within the constraints of the adopted budget. City Council
and City staff face these customer service dilemmas together.
City staff has assembled a series of real life customer service dilemmas. Each month, one or two
scenarios will be provided to City Council under cover of memo. It is intentional that some scenarios will
lack a perfect answer or solution. Staff is not necessarily seeking a directive from City Council, rather to
initiate a discussion about balancing priorities and competing interests.
SCENARIO #1
On August 1st, while submitting a building permit application for a new single family residence the
customer indicates that if they don’t receive all of their permit approvals within the next 30 days they will
lose their financing. They plead with staff to expedite permit review in order to avoid losing their
financing.
Considerations:
1. If we conduct our reviews in the order of the application submittal date, there are 22 building
permit applications that were submitted prior to this submittal. If we go in order of the submittals
this application will not be reviewed for another 2 weeks.
2. When this permit is reviewed in 2 weeks it is likely that there will be corrections identified. This
means that the plans will need to be corrected and resubmitted for another review; therefore, it is
unlikely that the permits can be approved within the 30 day request.
3. Other applicants have been checking on the status of their permit reviews because many are very
eager to get their projects permitted. Because it is August 1st contractors still have time to get
their projects under construction during good weather.
4. It takes about 8 hours of staff time to complete a review of a single family residence which
includes a building plan reviewer, a planner, a development engineer, and a permit technician.
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5. When contemplating a City hired 3rd party consultant to conduct the review, the following matters
should be considered (a) City staff will need to review the consultant’s work to ensure that all
state and city codes are met, (b) the code has sections that are black and white and sections that
are grey – if we outsource the work, the City loses its ability to interpret the code in favor of the
customer, (c) outsourcing would be required for all 3 disciplines – building review, engineering
review, planning/zoning review – this requires managing 3 separate consultant contracts with 3
separate firms – managing consultant contracts carries an administrative burden.
Questions:
1. Should the City place this plan review in front of the 22 other applicants who have paid their fees?
2. If we do, do we inform the other 22 applicants that their plan review is going to be pushed back?
SCENARIO 2
An architect submits a set of plans to permit a warehouse in the C-3 zone. Staff explains to the architect
that warehouses are not allowed in the C-3 zone. The architect indicates that the property owner directed
the architect to prepare the plans and all of the engineering. The owner has already invested $30,000
into this building and site design work. The architect indicates that the owner says that they have a
business that will occupy the warehouse and that the site is not viable for any other type of use on the
property. The architect also indicates that the subject property has been on the market for the last 5
years with no takers, therefore the City needs to help facilitate this opportunity.
Considerations:
1. The architect indicates that if the City doesn’t approve the permit it is being unreasonable and
that the business will choose another city to locate.
2. There is a limited supply of C-3 zoned land. The C-3 zone is intended to accommodate uses that
generate sales tax and that create jobs. A warehouse use generates no sales tax and provides
very few jobs. Other than the permit revenue and an increase in the property taxes there is very
little financial return for the City.
3. Development of the site as a warehouse will remove 3 acres of C-3 zoned land from the inventory
of C-3 land.
Questions:
1. Should City staff flex to find a way to approve the plans in order to satisfy the architect and
property owner so that the City does not appear unfriendly to development?
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6660 - EP to M-1 Area-wide Rezone
(Snyder) (10 Minutes)
Date:
October 3, 2017
Department:
Community Development &
Public Works
Attachments:
Memo To Council - Ordinance 6660 Follow
Up
Agenda Bill
Ordinance No. 6660
Exhibit A - Ordinance No. 6660
Planning Commission Materials
Public Comments
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Please see the attached Agenda Bill.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Other: Planning, Legal
Councilmember: Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:October 9, 2017 Item Number:
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Memorandum
To: City Council Members
From: Jeff Tate, Assistant Director of Community Development
CC: Mayor Nancy Backus
Date: October 2, 2017
Re: Ordinance 6660 – Planning Commission Recommendation
Follow Up From September 25, 2017 Study Session Discussion
OVERVIEW
During the September 25, 2017 Study Session staff presented the Planning Commission’s
recommendation to approve Ordinance 6660 – an area wide rezone from EP to M-1. At the conclusion of
the conversation City Council requested that Ordinance 6660 be added to the October 9, 2017 Study
Session for additional discussion. During the discussion City Council accepted staff’s offer to draft
motions that City Council could consider in anticipation of Ordinance 6660 being scheduled for formal City
Council action.
Under cover of this memo please find the following items that are intended to aid City Council’s
deliberations on this matter:
1. Factual considerations and maps
2. Example motions
3. Questions to consider
PRINCIPLES AND CONSIDERATIONS
1. City Council’s action to adopt Ordinance 6584 on December 14, 2015 already declared the City policy
action to eliminate the EP zone. This is because the Comprehensive Plan adopted under Ordinance
6584 no longer includes the EP zone as an implementing zoning designation.
2. The elimination of the EP zone in 2015 has resulted in an inconsistency between the City’s
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning/Development Regulations. This inconsistency is violative of the
Washington State Growth Management Act.
3. Land use policy decisions should be based on:
a. Awareness of market forces
b. Balancing both the public and the private short term and long term needs and interests
c. Maximizing the public’s return on investment on land uses.
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4. The original concept of the EP zone envisioned the development and use of incentives to help lure
green industry. Those incentives were never developed. When contemplating the development of
incentives, the following elements should be considered:
a. Must account for market forces.
b. Must be rooted in reality.
c. Under State laws are limited to service (e.g. expedited service delivery), policy (e.g. flexible
development standards), financial (reduction of fees or city pays fees)
5. Additionally, since 2006 green industry, technology, building practices, and business operations have
advanced significantly. As costs decrease and green techniques become more common, does it
make sense to seek these outcomes in one geographic area of the City or in all of Auburn.
6. City Council’s action to adopt Ordinance 6584 on December 14, 2015 resulted in the designation of
the Auburn Environmental Park (and surrounding publicly held lands) as Open Space. The AEP and
surrounding publicly held lands are shown below in green.
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7. For the properties zoned EP on the north side of Main Street, they are primarily small parcels that are
already developed with a mix of light manufacturing uses and single family homes. The EP
properties located on the north side Main Street are shown below in blue.
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8. EP zoned lands located on the south side of Main Street consist of larger parcels, with nearly no
existing residential uses. For those parcels that are already developed, all of them are non-
conforming. The EP parcels located on the south side of Main Street are identified below in purple.
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9. The below images includes the aerial photograph of the area in question.
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10. The below aerial adds wetlands as an overlay. The wetland map helps identify the relationship
between undeveloped properties with associated development constraints.
11. The below image zooms in to a level that shows the boardwalk at the AEP
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EXAMPLE MOTIONS
The four options outlined below are intended to assist City Council during the discussion once Ordinance
6660 reaches Council floor for action. Because voting does not occur during Study Session the below
motions are provided only as a tool to help Councilmembers facilitate a discussion and a vote.
Councilmembers should not view the below motions as the only options and should feel free to develop
their own motion that best reflects their individual opinion.
Motion Option #1
I move that City Council adopt the Planning Commission’s recommendation to adopt of Ordinance
Number 6660.
Effect: Adopting Ordinance Number 6660 authorizes the full area wide rezone that changes all areas of
the Environmental Park (EP) Zone to Light Industrial (M-1) except for the city owned Auburn
Environmental Park (The AEP has an open space/park designation).
What Happens Next: After a second, Council votes. If approved, it passes and becomes effective within
about a week.
Motion Option #2
I move that City Council remand Ordinance Number 6660 back to the Planning Commission for further
consideration.
Effect: A full remand requires staff to schedule additional public meetings and hearings on this matter.
Since the Planning Commission has already deliberated on this matter, Council will need to provide
direction to staff and the Planning Commission regarding the areas that need additional consideration. If
this motion receives a second, there should be Council discussion prior to the call for a vote regarding the
areas that need further focus and consideration.
What Happens Next: A favorable vote on this motion will likely necessitate additional work by staff
followed by at least one Planning Commission public meeting and one Planning Commission public
hearing. Following Planning Commission deliberations and a vote, this matter would find its way back to
City Council. Depending upon the nature of Council’s direction, the earliest a Planning Commission
public meeting would be held is December and the earliest a Planning Commission public hearing would
be held is January. This means that the earliest that this matter would be back before City Council is
February. However, this assumes relatively simple direction by City Council. More complicated direction
by City Council will result in a longer timeframe.
Motion Option #3
I move that City Council accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation to adopt Ordinance Number
6660 for only the geographic area defined as (insert area description – e.g. those properties located south
of Main Street) and to remand back to the Planning Commission for further reconsideration that area
defined as (insert area description – e.g. those properties located north of Main Street).
Effect: A portion of the recommendation is approved and a portion is sent back to Planning Commission.
The portion that is approved will go into effect within about a week. The portion that is remanded will be
sent back to Planning Commission for additional work. For the portion that is remanded back to Planning
Commission, City Council will need to provide direction regarding areas that need addition consideration.
This direction should be provided as part of the Council’s discussion after this motion receives a second
and before the call for the vote.
What Happens Next: A favorable vote on this motion will likely necessitate additional work by staff
followed by at least one Planning Commission public meeting and one Planning Commission public
hearing. Following Planning Commission deliberations and a vote, this matter would find its way back to
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City Council. Depending upon the nature of Council’s direction, the earliest a Planning Commission
public meeting would be held is December and the earliest a Planning Commission public hearing would
be held is January. This means that the earliest that this matter would be back before City Council is
February. However, this assumes relatively simple direction by City Council. More complicated direction
by City Council will result in a longer timeframe.
Motion Option #4
I move that City Council schedule its own public hearing on Ordinance Number 6660.
Effect: In lieu of Options #2 and #3 above, City Council is not obligated to rely upon the Planning
Commission’s recommendation. If there is a desire to consider modifying the recommendation contained
within Ordinance Number 6660 City Council has the authority to schedule and hold its own public hearing
rather than remanding it back to the Planning Commission. At the close of the City Council public hearing
City Council can deliberate and vote on a modified, preferred series of amendments.
What Happens Next: A favorable vote on this motion would result in the scheduling of a City Council
public hearing that could occur as soon as November. City Council deliberation and action can occur
during the same evening. The timing for scheduling a City Council public hearing is most heavily
influenced by the level of direction provided to City staff for any supplemental information, mapping
exercise, and/or code drafting that would need to occur prior to the hearing and/or if City Council prefers
to evaluate the work product during a Study Session prior to the public hearing.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
1. Does the Council agree with staff’s position that the EP zoning designation did not work as intended?
2. Does the Council have a vision for the area of the City currently zoned EP?
3. What are the Council’s goals for current or future land uses currently within the EP zoning
designation?
4. Does the Council believe these goals can be accomplished with retaining the EP zoning designation
for some or all of these land uses?
5. What kind of future incentives does the Council believe should be looked at to help achieve the
Council’s goals for this area of the City and why?
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6660 – An Area-Wide Rezone that
changes a significant portion of the EP zone to the M-1 zone.
Date: September 19, 2017
Department:
Community Development &
Public Works Dept.
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6660
Ordinance No. 6660 Exhibit 1 Map
Planning Commission Materials
Public Input
Budget Impact:
(none)
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to approve the Planning Commission’s recommendation to rezone the EP zone to M-1 zone.
Summary:
On September 6, 2017 the Planning Commission held a public hearing, deliberated and voted to forward
a recommendation to City Council to approve an area-wide rezone that changes the zoning designation of
all properties zoned to Environmental Park (EP) to Light Industrial (M-1). Ordinance No. 6660, approving
the Planning Commission’s recommendation, has been prepared for consideration by City Council.
Background:
The staff report provided to the Planning Commission and included as Attachment 3 of this packet
provides the detailed background that led to the Planning Commission’s recommendation. Of particular
note are the following items:
· The EP zone was created under Ordinance 6036 by City Council action on August 7, 2006.
· From its inception, and in spite of its name, the EP zone has always been an industrial land use
designation.
· Relative to the M-1 and M-2 zoning designations, development and investment in the M-1 and M-
2 zones has far outpaced activity in the EP zone.
· There are approximately 270 acres of land currently zoned EP. Of that, approximately 112 acres
include the Auburn Environmental Park (AEP).
· On March 7, 2014 several interested parties (landowners, a realtor, and an attorney) provided a
presentation to City Council’s Planning and Community Development Committee (PCDC) urging
the City to revisit the viability of the EP zone.
· On December 14, 2015 City Council took action to adopt the City’s new Comprehensive Plan
under Ordinance 6584. The new Comprehensive Plan eliminated the EP zone as one of the
implementing zoning designations within the Light Industrial land use classification.
· Because the EP zone is no longer listed as an implementing zone within the Comprehensive
Plan, the zone is inconsistent with the Plan and therefore inconsistent with the Growth
Management Act.
· Most existing land uses, developments, and businesses located within the EP zone do not
conform to the criteria and list of allowed uses within the EP zone.
· The portion of the EP zone that is comprised of the AEP is not proposed to be rezoned to M-1.
Despite the AEP being zoned EP, the 2015 Comprehensive Plan changed this area to the Open
Space land use designation. A separate ordinance will be presented to City Council which
proposes to change the zoning of the AEP from EP to an open space zoning designation. This is
why Ordinance No. 6660 does not include a rezone to the AEP.
Request:
Schedule Ordinance No. 6660 for action by City Council on October 2, 2017
Attached to this agenda bill are the following:
1. Ordinance No. 6660
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Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6654 related to final plat procedures
Date: June 5, 2017
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2. Ordinance No. 6660 Exhibit 1 – Zoning Map
3. August 29, 2017 staff report to the Planning Commission
4. Public comments received
Action:
Council Approval: Yes No Call for Public Hearing ___/___/____
Referred to _________________________________ Until ____/___/____
Tabled ______________________________________ Until ___/___/____
Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
Building M&O
Cemetery Mayor
Finance Parks
Fire Planning
Legal Police
Public Works Human Resources
Information Services Surveying
Staff: Snyder
Meeting Date: September 25, 2017
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Ordinance No. 6660
September 18, 2017
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ORDINANCE NO. 6660
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING
AN AREAWIDE REZONE FOR PROPERTIES
ZONED ENVIRONMENTAL PARK TO LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2006 the Auburn City Council approved
Ordinance No. 6036 which created a new industrial designation called the
Environmental Park (EP) zone; and
WHEREAS, since the inception of this zoning designation there has been
very little private sector investment into the privately owned properties within the
EP zone; and
WHEREAS, in contrast, there has been substantial investment in the
nearby M-1 and M-2 industrial zoning designations; and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 270 acres of land zoned as EP, of
which, 112 acres are comprised of the city owned Auburn Environmental Park,
and the remaining 158 acres held in private ownership; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2015 the Auburn City Council approved
Ordinance No. 6584 which amended the City’s Comprehensive Plan by removing
the EP zone as one of the implementing industrial land use designations; and
WHEREAS, staff introduced the area wide rezone proposal, under City file
number ZOA17-0005, to the City’s Planning Commission on August 8, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission noticed and held a public hearing
on the draft area wide rezone on September 6, 2017. Notice of the public
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September 18, 2017
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hearing was provided to all affected property owners by direct mail and published
in the August 17, 2017 Seattle Times; and
WHEREAS, public testimony was provided during the public hearing in
support of approving the area wide rezone. The City’s Planning Commission
deliberated on the matter and voted to make a recommendation to City Council
to approve the area wide rezone.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. Approval. The City Council (“Council”) adopts and approves
the rezone of approximately 158 acres of privately owned Environmental Park
(EP) zoned land to Light Industrial (M-1) zoning. The property is identified in
Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporate herein.
Section 2. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared
to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph,
subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application
thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the
remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or
circumstances.
Section 3. Recording. Upon passage, approval and publication of this
ordinance as provided by law, the City Clerk of the City of Auburn shall cause
this ordinance to be recorded in the office of the King County Auditor.
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Ordinance No. 6660
September 18, 2017
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Section 4. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 5. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in
force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided
by law.
Dated and Signed this _____ day of _________________, 2017.
CITY OF AUBURN
________________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Judi Roland, Chair, Planning Commission
Ron Copple, Vice-Chair, Planning Commission
Planning Commission Members
FROM: Jeff Tate, Assistant Director of Community Development
DATE: August 29, 2017
RE: Changing the Environmental Park Zone to the M-1 Zone
Update from August 8, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting
This memo and the attachments are identical to the materials that were previously transmitted
to the Planning commission in anticipation of the August 8, 2017 meeting. During the August 8th
meeting the Planning Commission requested that a side by side comparison be provided in
order to help evaluate the effect of an areawide rezone from EP to M-1. The side by side
comparison has been added as Attachment F.
Summary
On August 7, 2006 City Council approved Ordinance No. 6036 which created the Environmental
Park (EP) Zone. Despite its name, the EP Zone is grouped in with the other commercial and
industrial zones that are identified in Chapter 18.23 of the Auburn City Code. As stated in
Ordinance No. 6036 the intent of the EP zone is as follows:
The Environmental Park District is intended to allow uses in proximity to the Auburn
Environmental Park that benefit from that location and will complement the Park and its
environmental focus. Uses allowed in this zone will focus upon medical, biotech and “green”
technologies including energy conversation, engineering, water quality and similar uses.
Other uses complementary to and supporting these uses are also allowed. Incorporation of
sustainable design and green building practices will be a primary aspect of this zone. The
construction of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Built Green
certified buildings is encouraged and Built Green will be required for multiple family
dwellings. The City recognizes that much of the property in this zone was developed under
earlier standards, so the goals of the district will be realized over a period of time as
properties are redeveloped.
The EP Zone is located west of the BNSF rail lines and spans across Main Street (See
Attachment A for map). The EP Zone consists of a mix of pre-existing industrial properties as
well as several large city owned properties that include the Auburn Environmental Park and
wetland properties that are a component of the City wide stormwater management system.
Attachment B depicts those areas within the EP Zone that are owned by the city.
Since the inception of the EP Zone in 2006 there has been very little private sector investment
into the privately owned properties within this commercial designation. On March 7, 2014 a
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realtor and several owners of EP Zoned land presented information to the City Council’s
Planning and Community Development Committee that documented the challenges that they
faced with utilizing, developing, and marketing EP Zoned property. They also provided
information that showed robust investment activity within the M-1 Zone with very little activity in
the EP Zone. The M-1 Zone is a light industrial zone that is present throughout the Highway
167/West Valley Highway/B Street NW corridors. Much of the consternation with the EP Zone
pertains to: (1) a 15% site limit on outdoor storage (M-1 allows up to 50% of a site to be used for
outdoor storage), (2) a prohibition on barbed wire (M-1 allows barbed wire which is an important
security features for industrial uses), (3) a maximum lot coverage of 35% (M-1 does not have a
limit); and, (4) a long list of prohibited uses (uses that are otherwise permitted in M-1).
The information that was provided by the landowners and realtor compelled staff to consider the
appropriateness of eliminating the EP Zone from the City’s Comprehensive Plan and
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. When staff prepared the 2015 Comprehensive Plan
update the EP Zone was removed from the list of implementing zoning designations under the
“Industrial Land Use Designations”. Attachment C provides the Comprehensive Plan language
related to Industrial Land Use Designations. Note that this section of the Comprehensive Plan
only identifies Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial zoning designations and that the
Environmental Park designation is no longer included. The 2015 Comprehensive Plan was
approved by the Planning Commission and adopted by City Council under Ordinance No. 6584
on December 14, 2015.
Attachment D is the Comprehensive Plan map that was adopted as part of Ordinance No. 6584.
Those portions of the EP Zone that are owned by the City and consist of park and wetlands are
designated as Open Space (depicted in green). The remaining portions of the EP Zone are
designated as Light Industrial (depicted in light blue). Staff is seeking an amendment to the
City’s Zoning Map to change the portion of the EP Zone that is depicted as Light Manufacturing
to M-1. This zoning map amendment accomplishes the following:
1. Because the EP Zone is no longer listed in the Comprehensive Plan as an implementing
zoning designation, a change to M-1 will eliminate the existing inconsistency.
2. Changing the zoning map will expand the viability to utilize, develop, and market the
affected properties.
Attachment E provides an aerial image with the proposed area wide rezone highlighted in light
blue.
Prior to Planning Commission conducting a public hearing on this matter, staff will provide direct
outreach to all property owners that are affected. Outreach will be in the form of direct mail as
well as emailing parties that have expressed an interest in this matter in the past.
Questions
1. Are there any questions that the Planning Commission has about the above narrative
and/or the maps that have been provided?
2. Is there additional background information that the Planning Commission would like staff
to provide prior to scheduling a public hearing?
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C1 Light Commercial District
C2 Central Business District
C3 Heavy Commercial District
C4 Mixed Use Commercial
CN Neighborhood Shopping District
DUC Downtown Urban Center
EP Environmental Park District
I Institutional Use District
Lakeland Hills South PUD
LF Airport Landing Field District
M1 Light Industrial District
M2 Heavy Industrial District
P1 Public Use District
PUD Planned Unit Development
R1 Residential 1 DU/Acre
R5 Residential 5 DU/Acre
R7 Residential 7 DU/Acre
R10 Residential 10 DU/Acre
R20 Residential 20 DU/Acre
Residential Conservency
RMHC Residential Manufactured/Mobile Home Units
RO Residential Office District
RO-H Residential Office District (Hospital)
TV Terrace View
UNC Unclassified Use District
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C2 Central Business District
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C4 Mixed Use Commercial
CN Neighborhood Shopping District
DUC Downtown Urban Center
EP Environmental Park District
I Institutional Use District
Lakeland Hills South PUD
LF Airport Landing Field District
M1 Light Industrial District
M2 Heavy Industrial District
P1 Public Use District
PUD Planned Unit Development
R1 Residential 1 DU/Acre
R5 Residential 5 DU/Acre
R7 Residential 7 DU/Acre
R10 Residential 10 DU/Acre
R20 Residential 20 DU/Acre
Residential Conservency
RMHC Residential Manufactured/Mobile Home Units
RO Residential Office District
RO-H Residential Office District (Hospital)
TV Terrace View
UNC Unclassified Use District
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variety of appropriate commercial uses in this designation benefit from the location, access,
physical configuration, and building types of these properties. It is distinguished from heavier
industrial uses by means of performance criteria. All significant activities shall take place inside
buildings, and the processing or storage of hazardous materials shall be strictly controlled and
permitted only as an incidental part of another use.
Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed light industrial areas; or
2. Located along high visibility corridors;
3. Provides buffering for heavy industrial areas or is buffered from the Single Family designation
by landscaping, environmental features, or the Residential Transition designation and
buffered from all other Residential designations; and
4. Meets the development parameters of the Light Industrial designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Light Industrial
Policies
Policy LU-76. A wide range of industrial uses may be permitted, subject to performance
standards. Heavy commercial uses that serve the needs of workers in light
industries are also appropriate. These uses include indoor manufacturing,
processing, and assembling of materials from previously prepared or raw
materials and ancillary and necessary warehousing and distribution of finished
goods associated with manufacturing and industrial uses.
Policy LU-77. Parking lots must be located and designed in a manner that softens their
appearance from adjacent public roads. This is accomplished through
landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of buildings on the pr operty.
Where practicable, low impact development techniques and landscaping should
be used to promote on site stormwater infiltration and shading of hard surfaces.
Minimum and maximum parking ratios must be established for each type of
permitted use.
Policy LU-78. Landscaping, sidewalks, and bike paths will be integral parts of site design i f a
development is located on an impression corridor or located within or adjacent to
an identified non-motorized corridor.
Policy LU-79. Outside storage shall be permitted subject to performanc e criteria addressing its
quantity and location. This is to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses, so that
such storage would not detract from the potential use of the area for light
industry. In all cases, such storage shall be extensively screened.
Policy LU-80. Where a light industrial use is located adjacent to a property with a less intense
zoning designation, the light industrial use bears the burden of incorporating
techniques that mitigate the visual, noise, dust, and odor impacts.
Policy LU-81. Uses involving substantial storage or processing of hazardous materials, as well
as substantial emissions, should not be permitted in these areas.
Attachment C - Excerpts from 2015 Comprehensive Plan Pgs. 17-19
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Policy LU-82. A wide range of commercial activities may be allowed to provide increased
opportunities for sales tax revenue .
Policy LU-83. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad Auburn Yard located within
the Railroad Special Plan Area is considered a compatible use at its current level
of usage. It is not bound by the policies concerning outside storage under the
existing light industrial designation as it was an existing use prior to the
development of this policy. Should BNSF decide to reactivate its applications to
upgrade the yard to an intermodal facility, the proposal will be subject to the
essential public facility siting process as defined in the Capital Facilities Element.
Policy LU-84. Upzone requests to the next zone should be approved based on the innovations
in transportation and stormwater management and public amenities proposed for
the development associated with the request.
Heavy Industrial
Description - This designation allows the full range of industrial uses, as well as certain heavy
commercial uses that serve the needs of workers in light industries are also appropriate.
Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed heavy industrial areas; or
2. Not located along high visibility corridors;
3. Is buffered by the Light Industrial Designation or otherwise buffered from all other compatible
designations; and
4. Meets the development parameters of the Heavy Industrial designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Heavy Industrial
Policies
Policy LU-85. While this zone should be reserved primarily for the heavier forms of industrial
activities, a wide range of industrial activities may be permitted. These heavier
forms of industrial activities may include outdoor or semi-enclosed
manufacturing, processing, or assembling activities, significant outdoor storage,
and uses involving substantial storage or processing of hazardous materials.
Heavy commercial uses that serve the needs of workers in heavy industries are
also appropriate.
Policy LU-86. Parking lots must be located and designed in a manner that softens their
appearance from adjacent public roads. This is accomplished through
landscaping, pedestrian spaces, and the location of buildings on the property.
Where practicable, low impact development techniques and landscaping should
be used to promote on site stormwater infiltration and shading of hard surfaces.
Minimum and maximum parking ratios must be established for each type of
Attachment C - Excerpts from 2015 Comprehensive Plan Pgs. 17-19
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permitted use.
Policy LU-87. Landscaping, sidewalks, and bike paths will be integral parts of site design i f a
development is located on an impression corridor or located within or adjacent to
an identified non-motorized corridor.
Policy LU-88. Where a heavy industrial use is located adjacent to a property with a less intense
zoning designation, the heavy industrial use bears the burden of incorporating
techniques that mitigate the visual, noise, dust, and odor impacts.
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Side by Side Comparison – M-1 and EP Zones
M-1 Zone EP Zone
Zone Intent M-1, Light Industrial Zone. The intent of the M-1 zone
is to accommodate a variety of industrial, commercial,
and limited residential uses in an industrial park
environment, to preserve land primarily for light
industrial and commercial uses, to implement the
economic goals of the comprehensive plan and to
provide a greater flexibility within the zoning
regulations for those uses which are non-nuisance in
terms of air and water pollution, noise, vibration, glare
or odor. The light industrial/commercial character of
this zone is intended to address the way in which
industrial and commercial uses are carried out rather
than the actual types of products made.
The character of this zone will limit the type of primary
activities which may be conducted outside of enclosed
buildings to outdoor displays and sales. Uses which are
not customarily conducted indoors or involve
hazardous materials are considered heavy industrial
uses under this title and are not appropriate for the M -
1 zone. An essential aspect of this zone is the need to
maintain a quality of development that attracts rather
than discourages further investment in light industrial
and commercial development. Consequently, site
activities which could distract from the visual quality of
development of those areas, such as outdoor storage,
should be strictly regulated within this zone.
EP, Environmental Park Zone. The environmental park
district is intended to allow uses in proximity to the Auburn
Environmental Park that benefit from that location and will
complement the park and its environmental focus. Uses
allowed in this zone will focus upon medical, biotech and
“green” technologies including energy conservation,
engineering, water quality and similar uses. Other uses
complementary to and supporting these uses are also
allowed. Incorporation of sustainable design and green
building practices will be a primary aspect of this zone. The
construction of leadership in energy and environmental
design (LEED) and built green certified buildings is
encouraged and built green will be required for multiple-
family dwellings. The city recognizes that much of the
property in this zone was developed under earlier
standards, so the goals of the district will be realized over a
period of time as properties are redeveloped.
Uses:
P=Permitted
X=Prohibited
C=Conditional
A=Admin.
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INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING, WHOLESALING
M-1 EP
Building contractor, light P X
Building contractor, heavy A X
Manufacturing, assembling and packaging – Light intensity P P
Manufacturing, assembling and packaging – Medium intensity P A
Manufacturing, assembling and packaging – Heavy intensity X X
Outdoor storage, incidental to principal permitted use on property P P
Storage – Personal household storage facility (mini-storage) P X
Warehousing and distribution P P
Warehousing and distribution, bonded and located within a designated foreign trade zone P P
Wholesaling with on-site retail as an incidental use (coffee, bakery, e.g.) P P
RECREATION, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Commercial recreation facility, indoor P P
Commercial recreation facility, outdoor P A
Conference/convention facility A X
Library, museum A P
Meeting facility, public or private A P
Movie theater, except drive-in X X
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Private school – Specialized education/training (for profit) P P
Religious institutions, lot size less than one acre A A
Religious institutions, lot size more than one acre A A
Sexually oriented businesses P X
Sports and entertainment assembly facility A X
Studio – Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc. P A
RESIDENTIAL
Caretaker apartment P P
Live/work unit P P
Work/live unit P P
Multiple-family dwellings as part of a mixed-use development2 P P
Multiple-family dwellings, stand-alone X X
Nursing home, assisted living facility X X
Senior housing2 X X
RETAIL
Building and landscape materials sales P X
Construction and heavy equipment sales and rental A X
Convenience store P P
Drive-through espresso stands P A
Drive-through facility, including banks and restaurants P X
Entertainment, commercial A X
Groceries, specialty food stores P P
Nursery P X
Outdoor displays and sales associated with a permitted use (auto/vehicle sales not
included in this category)
P P
Restaurant, cafe, coffee shop P P
Community retail establishment P X
Neighborhood retail establishment P X
Regional retail establishment P X
Tasting room P P
Tavern P X
Wine production facility, small craft distillery, small craft brewery P P
SERVICES
Animal daycare (excluding kennels and animal boarding) P X
Animal sales and services (excluding kennels and veterinary clinics) P X
Banking and related financial institutions, excluding drive-through facilities P P
Catering service P A
Daycare, including mini daycare, daycare center, preschools or nursery schools P P
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Dry cleaning and laundry service (personal) P P
Equipment rental and leasing P X
Kennel, animal boarding A X
Government facilities; this excludes offices and related uses that are permitted outright A A
Hospital P X
Lodging – Hotel or motel A P
Medical – Dental clinic P X
Mortuary, funeral home, crematorium P X
Personal service shops P X
Pharmacies X X
Print and copy shop P X
Printing and publishing (of books, newspaper and other printed matter) P P
Professional offices P P
Repair service – Equipment, appliances P X
Veterinary clinic, animal hospital P X
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Ambulance, taxi, and specialized transportation facility P X
Broadcasting studio P X
Heliport C X
Motor freight terminal 1 X X
Parking facility, public or commercial, surface P P
Parking facility, public or commercial, structured P P
Towing storage yard A X
Utility transmission or distribution line or substation A A
Wireless communication facility (WCF) – –
Automobile washes (automatic, full or self-service) P X
Auto parts sales with installation services P X
Auto/vehicle sales and rental P X
Fueling station P X
Mobile home, boat, or RV sales P X
Vehicle services – Repair/body work P X
OTHER
Any commercial use abutting a residential zone which has hours of operation outside of
the following: Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. or Monday – Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00
p.m.
A A
Other uses may be permitted by the planning director or designee if the use is determined
to be consistent with the intent of the zone and is of the same general character of the
uses permitted. See ACC 18.02.120(C)(6), Unclassified Uses.
P P
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Development
Standards
Highlighting=
Difference
Development Standard Requirement by Zone
M-1
Light Industrial
EP
Environmental Park
Minimum lot area None None
Minimum lot width, depth None None
Maximum lot coverage None 35 percent
Minimum setbacks Minimum setbacks required for structures. See also ACC 18.31.070 for
specific exceptions to these standards.
Front 20 ft 20 ft
Side – Interior None (1) 15 ft
Side – Corner 20 ft 20 ft
Rear None (1) 20 ft (1)
Height limit Maximum allowable height of structures. See also ACC 18.31.030
(Height limitations – Exceptions) for specific height limit exceptions.
Maximum height 45 ft (2) 35 ft
Additional development standards None ACC 18.23.060
Fences and hedges See Chapter 18.31 ACC
Landscaping See Chapter 18.50 ACC
Parking See Chapter 18.52 ACC
Signs See Chapter 18.56 ACC
Lighting See Chapter 18.55 ACC
Nonconforming structures, land and uses See Chapter 18.54 ACC
Notes:
(1) A 25-foot setback is required when adjacent to a residential zone.
(2) Buildings may exceed 45 feet if one foot of setback is provided from each property line (or required minimum
setback) for each foot the building exceeds 45 feet.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Matrix
Date:
October 4, 2017
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Matrix
Special Focus Areas
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember: Staff:
Meeting Date:October 9, 2017 Item Number:
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NO.TOPIC Chair STAFF LEAD(S)STUDY SESSION REVIEW
DATE(S)
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
SUMMARY ACTION DATE
1
Capital Projects Update and
Featured Capital Project
Discussion
Chair Wagner
Vice Chair DaCorsi Director Snyder 10/09/2017; 12/11/2017
2
Community Sustainability
Series: Economic and
Statutory Considerations for
Municipalities
Chair Wagner
Vice Chair DaCorsi Director Snyder Rescheduled for later this year
3 IT Update on Digital Parity Chair Wagner
Vice Chair DaCorsi Director Haugan 10/09/2017
4 Code Enforcement
Presentation
Chair Wagner
Vice Chair DaCorsi Director Snyder 2018
5
Property at 104th and 102nd
and Plans for the Green River
Park
Chair Wagner
Vice Chair DaCorsi Director Snyder 12/11/2017
6 118th Avenue SE Roadway
Issue
Chair Wagner
Vice Chair DaCorsi Director Snyder 12/11/2017
7 Density Calculation Chair Wagner
Vice Chair DaCorsi Director Snyder 12/11/2017
8 Centers Designation
Overview
Chair Wagner
Vice Chair DaCorsi Director Snyder 12/11/2017
9 Business Shopping Carts Chair Peloza
Vice Chair Baggett Director Snyder 10/23/2017
10 Police Calls for Mental Health
Issues
Chair Peloza
Vice Chair Baggett Chief Lee 10/23/2017
11 Council Budget Priorites Chair Peloza
Vice Chair Baggett
10/23/2017
12 Auburn Avenue Theater Chair Peloza
Vice Chair Baggett Director Faber 10/23/2017
13
Update on King County
District Court - Past three
years costs and future budget
Chair Peloza
Vice Chair Baggett Director Roscoe
10/23/2017
14 Third Quarter Financial
Report
Chair Baggett
Vice Chair Wagner Director Coleman TBD
15 Legal Rights for
Undocumented Residents
Chair Trout-Manuel Vice
Chair Wales Director Hinman future meeting
16
Additional funding for the
Community Block Grant
Matching Funds
Chair Trout-Manuel Vice
Chair Wales Director Hinman 11/13/2017
17 Update on Overnight Shelter Chair Trout-Manuel Vice
Chair Wales Director Hinman 11/13/2017
COUNCIL MATRIX
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC WORKS & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL SERVICES
HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING CITY BUDGET & AMENDMENTS UTILITIES POLICE
PUBLIC WELLNESS RISK MANAGEMENT ZONING, CODES & PERMITS SCORE JAIL
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES EQUIPMENT RENTAL INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT COURT
HOMELESSNESS SERVICES FACILITIES TRANSPORTATION PARKS & RECREATION
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CITY REAL PROPERTY STREETS ANIMAL CONTROL
COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGAL ENGINEERING SOLID WASTE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES CAPITAL PROJECTS EMERGENCY PLANNING
MEDICAL COMMUNITY RELATIONS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABILITY AIRPORT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AIRPORT BUSINESSES
CULTURAL ARTS & PUBLIC ARTS SISTER CITIES
PLANNING MULTIMEDIA
Councilmember Trout-Manuel, Chair Councilmember Baggett, Chair Councilmember Wagner, Chair Councilmember Peloza, Chair
Deputy Mayor Wales, Vice Chair Councilmember Wagner, Vice Chair Councilmember DaCorsi, Vice Chair Councilmember Baggett, Vice Chair
2017 MEETING DATES 2017 MEETING DATES 2017 MEETING DATES 2017 MEETING DATES
March 13, 2017 March 27, 2017 April 10, 2017 April 24, 2017
May 8, 2017 May 22, 2017June 12, 2017 June 12, 2017May 22, 2017 June 26, 2017
July 10, 2017 July 24, 2017August 14, 2017 August 14, 2017July 24, 2017 August 28, 2017
September 11, 2017 September 25, 2017 October 9, 2017 October 23, 2017
November 13, 2017 November 27, 2017 December 11, 2017 December 26, 2017
SPECIAL FOCUS AREAS
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