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I I I .A G E ND A I T E MS F O R C O UNC I L D I S C US S I O N
A.Traffic Calming Program Discussion (S nyder) (20 Minutes)
B.R esolution No. 5330 - Deed Restriction (S nyder) (10 Minutes)
C .Ordinance No. 6667 - 2017 C omprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendments (S nyder)
(15 Minutes)
D .Ordinance No. 6668 - 2018 S chool I mpact F ees (S nyder) (10 Minutes)
E.K ing C ounty F ranchise F ee (S nyder) (10 Minutes)
F.Ordinance No. 6669 - A uburn P oet L aureate (F aber) (10 Minutes)
I V.F I NA NC E A ND E C O NO MI C D E V E L O P ME NT D I S C US S I O N I T E MS
A.Third Q uarter 2017 Financial R eport (C oleman) (30 Minutes)
B.Ordinance No. 6665 - Budget A mendment No. 3 (Coleman) (15 Minutes)
C .C ouncil B udget Priorities (Coleman) (30 Minutes)
V.O T HE R D I S C US S I O N I T E MS
V I .NE W B US I NE S S
V I I .MAT R I X
A.Matrix
V I I I .A D J O UR NME NT
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Traf fic Calming Program Discussion (Snyder) (20 Minutes)
Date:
November 17, 2017
Department:
CD & PW
Attachments:
No Attachments Av ailable
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
As requested by the Council, staff will provide a presentation and discussion on the Traffic
Calming Program including the following areas:
- How traf f ic calming locations are identified
- How staf f evaluate potential traffic calming locations
- When traffic calming is appropriate, what are the measures or options staf f consider
- Summary of the various traffic calming measures implemented this last year
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Gaub
Meeting Date:November 27, 2017 Item Number:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 5330 - Deed Restriction (Snyder) (10 Minutes)
Date:
November 17, 2017
Department:
Community Development &
Public Works
Attachments:
Res olution No. 5330
Exhibit I - Deed Res triction - Res trictive
Covenant
Exhibit A - Exhibit A Legal Des cription to Exhibit
I
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council to discuss Resolution No. 5330
Background Summary:
I n May 2014, the City of Auburn was awarded a $532,000.00 Competitive Floodplain
Management and Control Grant (Agreement No. G1400661 – Mill Creek Restoration Project)
f rom the Washington State Department of Ecology appropriated through the 2013
Washington State legislature under §3069 of the Capital Budget for purchase price and real
estate transaction costs and pre-construction activities (invasive species removal) for the Mill
Creek W etland 5K Ecosystem Restoration Project. The Auburn City Council adopted
Resolution No. 5083 on July 21, 2014, authorizing the purchase of approximately 21.12
acres of land comprised of f our (4) parcels f rom Willis M. Calhoun and Carolyn M. Calhoun,
husband and wife, adjacent to Mill Creek within the corporate municipal limits of the City of
Auburn, King County, W ashington. The City of Auburn purchased the 21.12 acres f rom Willis
M. Calhoun and Carolyn M. Calhoun for $511,979.04 utilizing the awarded Competitive
Floodplain Management and Control Grant. The City of Auburn utilized remaining awarded
grant funds to support needed pre-construction activities that consisted of invasive species
removal. The Washington State Department of Ecology required the City of Auburn, as a
condition of grant acceptance, to execute and record deed placing a restrictive covenant on
the purchased properties. The recorded deed restriction – restrictive covenant is intended to
enable floodplain protection and/or restoration and to prevent future development of the
af f ected parcels of land.
The deed restriction and legal description were reviewed by the City Attorney’s Of f ice and the
Washington Department of Ecology. Resolution No. 5330 is currently scheduled for City
Council consideration at its December 4, 2017 regular meeting. If approved by the City
Council, the deed restriction will be signed by Mayor Backus and recorded with the King
County Recorder’s Office and transmitted to the Washington State Department of Ecology.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
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Other: Legal
Councilmember:Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:November 27, 2017 Item Numb er:
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Resolution No. 5330
November 17, 2017
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RESOLUTION NO. 5 3 3 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED
RESTRICTION-RESTRICTIVE COVENANT FOR CITY-
OWNED PARCELS 1221049037, 1221049038,
1221049039, 1221049007 REQUIRED AS A
CONDITION OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF
ECOLOGY GRANT FUNDING
WHEREAS, in May 2014, the City of Auburn was awarded a $532,000.00
Competitive Floodplain Management and Control Grant (Agreement No.
G1400661 – Mill Creek Restoration Project) from the Washington State
Department of Ecology appropriated through the 2013 Washington State
legislature under §3069 of the Capital Budget for purchase price and real estate
transaction costs and pre-construction activities (invasive species removal); and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council adopted Resolution No. 5083 on July
21, 2014, authorizing the purchase of approximately 21.12 acres of land
comprised of four (4) parcels from Willis M. Calhoun and Carolyn M. Calhoun,
husband and wife, adjacent to Mill Creek within the corporate municipal limits of
the City of Auburn, King County, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn purchased the 21.12 acres from Willis M.
Calhoun and Carolyn M. Calhoun for $511,979.04 in July 2014; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn utilized remaining authorized grant funds
to support needed pre-construction activities; and,
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Ecology required the
City of Auburn to execute and record a deed placing a restrictive covenant on
the purchased properties as a condition of grant acceptance; and
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Resolution No. 5330
November 17, 2017
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WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has prepared a deed restriction – restrictive
covenant suitable to meet the requirements of the Washington State
Department of Ecology Competitive Floodplain Management and Control
Grant Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1 Authorization to Execute. That the Mayor is authorized to
execute and have recorded the Deed Restriction – Restrictive Covenant to meet
the requirements of the Washington State Department of Ecology Competitive
Floodplain Management and Control Grant Program in substantial conformity
with the document and any and all of its affiliated exhibits attached hereto,
marked as Exhibit "I" and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Implementation of Other Administrative Procedures.
That the Mayor is authorized to implement such other administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. Full Force and Effect. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect upon passage and signatures hereon.
SIGNED and DATED this _______ day of ______________, 2017
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BACKUS, Mayor
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Resolution No. 5330
November 17, 2017
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ATTEST:
________________________________
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
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Deed Restriction – Restrictive Covenant
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Return Address:
Adam P. Sant
Floodplain Project Manager
SEA Program, Headquarters
Washington State Department of Ecology
300 Desmond Drive SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Above this line reserved for recording information.
DEED RESTRICTION - RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
(City of Auburn, WA Mill Creek Restoration Project, Washington Department of Ecology
Grant No. G1400661)
Reference # (if applicable): N/A
Dedicator: City of Auburn
Legal Description/STR:
Lots 2, 3, 4 and Tract “B” of City of Auburn
Short Plat Number SP 2-86 recorded under
Recording No. 8606050395
Assessor’s Tax Parcel ID#:
1221049037, 1221049038, 1221049039,
1221049007
This Deed Restriction - Restrictive Covenant for the purposes of Floodplain
Protection and/or Restoration (referred to hereinafter as “DEED
RESTRICTION”) is made and entered into this _____ day of _____________,
2017, by the CITY OF AUBURN, a Washington Municipal Corporation
organized under Title 35A RCW, hereinafter referred to as the “CITY”.
WHEREAS, the CITY is owner in fee simple of certain real property
purchased in August 2014 located in the City of Auburn, King County,
Washington, legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference, which properties are intended to be subject to this DEED
RESTRICTION and burdened in perpetuity with this DEED RESTRICTION
(“SUBJECT PROPERTY”); and
WHEREAS, the CITY or the representative of the CITY executing this DEED
RESTRICTION has the authority to burden the SUBJECT PROPERTY to certain
use restrictions enforceable by the Washington State Department of Ecology
Exhibit “I”
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(Ecology). The purpose of this DEED RESTRICTION is to ensure that the
SUBJECT PRPOERTY will be used to enable floodplain protection and/or
restoration and to prevent this land from future development. These restrictions
are a condition of the grant funding (Grant No. G1400661, Mill Creek Restoration
Project) appropriated by the State of Washington Department of Ecology through
the 2013 Washington State legislature under §3069 of the Capital Budget; and
WHEREAS, in order to satisfy a grant funding requirement of the July 2014
Ecology Grant Agreement No. G1400661 between the State of Washington
Department of Ecology and the City of Auburn, the CITY agrees to record this
DEED RESTRICTION to enable floodplain protection and/or restoration and to
prevent the SUBJECT PROPERTY from future development for the benefit of
public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the CITY understands that preservation of floodplain protection
and/or restoration is an essential public health, safety and welfare measure and
that this is best accomplished through the prevention of any future development of
the affected parcels of land and that floodplain management as stated herein is in
conformity with the CITY’S Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has acknowledged the important environmental value
of this DEED RESTRICTION and agrees not to undertake any activity which will
in any way be inconsistent with floodplain protection and/or restoration on the
SUBJECT PROPERTY.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of funding provided by the
Washington State Department of Ecology to assist the CITY in purchasing the
SUBJECT PROEPRTY, the CITY hereby causes to be recorded against the
SUBJECT PROPERTY in perpetuity, a DEED RESTRICTION and restrictive
covenants to enable floodplain protection and/or restoration and to prevent the
SUBJECT PROPERTY from future development for the benefit of the public, as
follows:
1. Authority to Burden Subject Property. The CITY is the owner in fee
simple of the SUBJECT PROPERTY referred to above and has full power and
authority to burden the SUBJECT PROPERTY in perpetuity for the benefit of
the public.
2. No Merger. The rights that are set forth herein are usually secured by
means of an easement, but in this instance there is no separate legal entity to
which the City can grant such an easement. Since an easement granted by an
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entity to itself would merge into the fee ownership, it would have no legal
effect. The City intends by recording of this DEED RESTRICTION to
provide actual and constructive notice to the successors, assigns, purchasers,
transferees, and lessees of the SUBJECT PROPERTY of the restrictions
imposed by this DEED RESTRICTION.
3. Deed Restriction in Perpetuity. The CITY intends that the restrictions
contained in this DEED RESTRICTION not merge into the fee title and
thereby be removed or eliminated. The CITY hereby dedicates in perpetuity
and covenants that this DEED RESTRICTION shall run with the land
included in the SUBJECT PROPERTY legally described in Exhibit A
attached hereto. This DEED RESTRICTION shall burden the SUBJECT
PROPERTY and benefit the CITY and the public.
4. Heirs, Successors, and Assigns. This DEED RESTRICTION shall be
binding on the City’s heirs, successors, and assigns.
5. Scope of Deed Restriction. This DEED RESTRICTION shall allow the
CITY to enter upon the SUBJECT PROPERTY for the purposes of
constructing, monitoring, maintaining, preserving, and enhancing the
SUBJECT PROPERTY legally described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto. The
CITY covenants not to in any way impair or interfere with the function and
use of the SUBJECT PROPERTY, and the CITY further covenants to take
reasonable and necessary steps to restrict access to the SUBJECT
PROPERTY and prohibit construction of any structures or artificial surfaces
or alteration of any floodplain area within the SUBJECT PROPERTY. No
activity of any kind may take place within the SUBJECT PROPERTY without
the prior approval by the CITY’s Director of Community Development and
Public Works or other CITY official authorized by the Mayor of the CITY
and prior written notification to the State of Washington Department of
Ecology, except the CITY shall be permitted to enter onto the SUBJECT
PROPERTY at all reasonable times for monitoring and maintenance purposes.
6. Use Restrictions for Subject Property. Uses of the SUBJECT
PROPERTY shall be restricted to:
a. Restoring the land to natural habitat conditions by removing human
structures, materials, waste, etc.;
b. Enhancing the river, stream and/or floodplain to protect Mill Creek from
flooding;
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c. Planting of the riparian area and/or floodplain;
d. Providing vegetation management of exotic species (e.g., reed canary
grass, purple loosestrife, etc.);
e. Allowing for maintenance, repair, and necessary reconstruction of the
restoration project and all associated elements;
f. Allowing for pervious site access;
g. Enhancement of the river, stream, floodplain, and/or riparian area for fish
and wildlife habitat; and
h. Providing open space and recreation.
The restrictions and obligations described above are intended to run with the
land and are intended to be binding on any and all persons who acquire an
interest in the SUBJECT PROPERTY. In the event the SUBJECT
PROPERTY is no longer included as part of the current undeveloped and/or
restored floodplain system, CITY fails to manage the property as outlined
above, or ownership interest changes, Ecology may, at its sole discretion,
direct CITY to either: 1) to sell the property and pay Ecology one hundred
(100) percent based on a $511,979.04 purchase price and Ecology’s
contribution of $511,979.04) of the net sales proceeds (sale price minus actual
and reasonable selling expenses, if any); OR 2) to pay Ecology either one
hundred (100) percent of the current appraised value of the property or
$511,979.04, whichever is higher.
7. Reserved Rights. The CITY reserves to itself all rights, title, interest, and
obligations incident to ownership of the SUBJECT PROPERTY.
8. Enforcement. In the event that the CITY is no longer the owner of the
SUBJECT PROPERTY and a violation of the terms of this DEDICATION is
noted to the CITY in writing, the CITY shall notify the then-current owner
that the owner has thirty (30) days from receipt of said notice to cure the
violation. If the owner does not cure the violation, the CITY may initiate an
enforcement action as provided for by law. The CITY, at its option, may take
action to preserve and protect the SUBJECT PROPERTY and its floodplain
protection or floodplain restoration function, after first giving written notice,
and, in such case, the reasonable expenses incurred by the CITY shall be
recoverable from the party that is found to be in violation of this
DEDICATION.
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9. Costs and Liabilities. The CITY retains all responsibilities and will bear
all costs and liabilities of any kind related to or incidental to the ownership of
the SUBJECT PROPERTY and agrees to pay all assessments and taxation (if
any) against said SUBJECT PROPERTY assessed by any governmental
authority as they become due for as long as the CITY remains the fee owner
of the SUBJECT PROPERTY.
10. Recordation. The CITY agrees to incorporate the terms of this
Agreement in any deed, lease or other agreement which divests the CITY of
any interest in any portion of the SUBJECT PROPERTY. The CITY shall
record this Dedication immediately in the Office of the King County
Department of Records and Elections.
11. Construction. This DEDICATION shall be liberally construed to effect
the purpose and intent hereof.
12. Severability. If any provision of this DEDICATION is ruled invalid or
unenforceable for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remaining provisions hereof shall remain in force and effect.
This DEED RESTRICTION shall be effective as of the date first written above.
DEED RESTRICTOR:
CITY OF AUBURN, a municipal corporation
By:
Name: Nancy Backus
Title: Mayor
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ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
) ss
COUNTY OF KING )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that NANCY BACKUS was
the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that they
signed this instrument, on oath stated that they were authorized to execute the
instrument and acknowledged it as the MAYOR of the CITY OF AUBURN to be
the free and voluntary act of said city for the uses and purposes mentioned in this
instrument.
Dated ________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Washington
Residing at
My appointment expires:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6667 - 2017 Comprehensive Plan Map and Text
Amendments (Snyder) (15 Minutes)
Date:
November 20, 2017
Department:
Community Development &
Public Works
Attachments:
Agenda Bill for Ordinance No. 6667
Ordinance No. 6667
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background Summary:
See the attached agenda bill.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Other: Legal, Planning
Councilmember:Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:November 27, 2017 Item Numb er:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
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Agenda Subject: Ordinance #6667
CPA17-0001, CPA17-0002, REZ17-0001, REZ17-0002, REZ17-
0003, & REZ17-0004, 2017 Comprehensive Plan Map and
Policy/Text Amendments
Date: November 6, 2017
Department: Community
Development & Public Works
Dept.
Attachments: Ordinance # 6667
See separate map amendment &
policy/text amendment sections of
binder
Budget Impact: N/A
Administrative Recommendation: City Council to introduce and approve Ordinance # 6667
amending the Comprehensive Plan to include 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Map and
Policy/Text Amendments and four associated rezones (zoning map amendments).
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn adopted amendments to its Comprehensive Plan in 1995 in response to the
Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements, as amended. Since then the Auburn
Comprehensive Plan has been amended annually. The City adopted a substantially revised
Comprehensive Plan in December 2015.
Comprehensive plan amendments can be initiated by the City of Auburn (city-initiated) and by private
citizens (privately-initiated). This year the city is initiating:
Nine policy/text amendments
Seventeen map amendments
Also, the city received one private-initiated plan map amendment by the June 9, 2017 submittal deadline.
This staff report and Planning Commission recommendation addresses all of this year’s amendments
consisting of:
CPA17-0001, Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments (P/T) # 1-9 – City-initiated applications
CPA17-0001, Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment (CPM) # 1–17 - City-initiated applications
CPA17-0002, Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment – private-initiated application
Comprehensive plan amendments are initially reviewed during a public hearing process before the City of
Auburn Planning Commission, who then provides a recommendation to the City Council for final action.
City Council consideration and action on the amendments generally occurs but is not required prior to the
end of the year.
Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Building M&O
Airport Finance Cemetery Mayor
Hearing Examiner Municipal Services Finance Parks
Human Services Planning & Dev. Fire Planning
Park Board Public Works Legal Police
Planning Comm. Other Public Works Human Resources
Action:
Committee Approval: Yes No
Council Approval: Yes No Call for Public Hearing ___/___/____
Referred to _________________________________ Until ____/___/____
Tabled ______________________________________ Until ___/___/____
Councilmember: Staff: Snyder
Meeting Date: November 27, 2017 Item Number:
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Agenda Subject: CPA17-0001, CPA17-0002, REZ17-0001, REZ17-
0002, REZ17-0003, & REZ17-0004 - 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments – Map Amendments & Policy/Text Amendments & Assoc.
Rezones
Date: November 6, 2017
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I. Background
The Planning Commission conducted two hearings on Comprehensive Plan Annual
Amendments, consisting of map and policy/text amendments.
At its October 18, 2017 public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the following
set of Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments:
A. Policy/Text (P/T) Amendments (File #CPA17-0001 – City-Initiated):
P/T #1 – Incorporate Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan
P/T #2 – Incorporate Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan
P/T #3 – Incorporate Federal Way School District Capital Facilities Plan
P/T #4 – Incorporate Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan
P/T #5 – Incorporate City of Auburn Capital Facilities Plan
P/T #6 - Remove the discussion of a "Mixed Use" land use designation from the text of
the Plan and from the Land Use Map. The R10, R16, and R20 residential
zoning districts already allow for mixed uses (comprised of residential &
commercial) as permitted uses (See Table 18.07.020, Permitted Use Table ).
P/T #7 - Add text to add back the R5, Residential zoning district back in as an
implementing zone for the "Single Family" Land Use Designation. The 2015
Comp Plan this zone was inadvertently omitted as an implementing zoning
district of any Comp. Plan land use designation and must be corrected.
P/T #8 - Change the title of the land use designation of "Residential Transition" to
"Moderate Density Residential". Requested to revert to pre-2015 title of the
category. Provide a distinct and logical title for the category to address and
reflect the range of residential densities.
P/T #9 - Add the "R-10, Residential" and R-16, Residential" zoning districts back as
implementing zones for the "Residential Transition" or if recommended, to the
"Moderate Density Residential" Land Use Designation. In the 2015, Comp Plan
these zoning districts were inadvertently omitted as an implementing zoning
districts of any Comp. Plan land use designation.
B. Map (CPM) Amendments (CPA17-0001 – City-Initiated)
CPM #1 - Remove the discussion of a “Mixed Use" land use designation from the text of
the Plan and remove category from the Land Use Map. "The R-10, R-16 and R-
20 residential zoning districts already allow for mixed uses residential &
commercial) as permitted uses (See Table 18.07.020, Permitted Use Table).
(See also related P/T #6)
CPM #2 - Change the mapped land use designation of a 2.23-acre city-owned park
parcel from "Multiple Family Residential" to "Institutional". Parcel No.
0921059073 is located south of SE 310th ST, 820 feet west of 124th Ave SE.
CPM #3 - Change the mapped land use designation of a group of 4 privately-owned,
previously developed parcels from "Downtown Urban Center" to "Light Industrial"
to recognize and be more compatible with developed status of the properties at
the perimeter of the land use designation. The sites contain existing uses of
warehouses, bulk propane tank distribution and outdoor storage.
At its November 1, 2017 public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the following set of
Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments:
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Agenda Subject: CPA17-0001, CPA17-0002, REZ17-0001, REZ17-
0002, REZ17-0003, & REZ17-0004 - 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments – Map Amendments & Policy/Text Amendments & Assoc.
Rezones
Date: November 6, 2017
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A. Map (CPM) Amendments (CPA17-0001 – City-Initiated)
CPM #4 - Change the mapped land use designation of south part of 2.15-acre, privately-
owned developed parcel from "Residential Transition" to "Heavy Commercial".
Parcel owned by Quality Fence Co. and located on south side of 21st ST SE,
390 feet east of A ST SE.
CPM #5 - Change the mapped land use designation of 3 parcels (2 privately owned and
1 city-owned) from the "Open Space" to "Downtown Urban Center" land use
designation. Parcels are located at the SW corner of Main and Division Street.
CPM #6 - Change the mapped land use designation of 46 city-owned, parks properties
from "Open Space" to "Institutional" land use designation. Also, change the
zoning designation from “OS, Open Space” to “I, Institutional” to agree, except for
Parcel Nos. 1821059327, 1821059117 & 8581400530.
CPM #7 - Change the mapped land use designation of 3 Tribal jurisdiction parcels from
the "Open Space" to the "Institutional" Land Use designation. The 3 parcels
controlled by the Muckleshoot Tribe are developed as a cemetery and thus, the
land use designation is inconsistent with the designation criteria and purpose of
the "Open Space" land designation of the Comprehensive Plan. Also, change
the zoning designation from “OS, Open Space” to “I, Institutional” to agree.
CPM #8 - Change the mapped land use designation of 2 parcels from "Single Family
Residential" to "Light Commercial" Both parcels are located on east side of A ST
SE, south of Lakeland Hills WY SE. Remedy an inadvertent change of mapped
land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan adoption.
Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation of "Light Commercial". Also,
change the zoning designation from “R5, Residential” to “C1, Light Commercial”
to agree.
CPM #9 - Change the mapped land use designation of 2 privately owned vacant parcels
from "Multiple Family Residential: to "Light Commercial". Both parcels are
located at SE corner of SE 312th ST & 121st PL SE. Remedy an inadvertent
change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015
plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #10 - Change the mapped land use designation of a privately owned 0.91-acre
parcel containing a single family house from "Multiple Family Residential" to
"Single Family Residential". Parcel is located 130 feet south of intersection of
124th AV SE & SE 307th PL. (30811 124TH AVE SE). Remedy an inadvertent
change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015
plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #11 - Change the mapped land use designation of a privately-owned, 13.84 -acre
parcel developed with a warehouse from "Heavy Industrial" to "Light Industrial".
Parcel is located south of SR 18 at west end of 8th ST SW. Remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part
of 2015 plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #12 - Change the mapped land use designation of 7.2-acre private developed
parcel from "Single Family Residential" to "Multiple Family Residential". Parcel is
located NW of intersection of Mill Pond DR SE and Kennedy AV SE. Remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part
of 2015 plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #13 - Change the mapped land use designation of a group of 10 parcels from
"Single Family Residential" to "Multiple Family Residential". Parcels are located
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Agenda Subject: CPA17-0001, CPA17-0002, REZ17-0001, REZ17-
0002, REZ17-0003, & REZ17-0004 - 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments – Map Amendments & Policy/Text Amendments & Assoc.
Rezones
Date: November 6, 2017
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on the north side of Auburn WY S, east of Academy DR SE. Remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part
of 2015 plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #14 - Change the mapped land use designation of 23 parcels from "Institutional" to
"Downtown Urban Center". Parcels are at various locations in downtown. Some
are City-owned; others are privately owned. Remedy an inadvertent change of
mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan
adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #15 - Change the mapped land use designation of numerous parcels within the
Lakeland Hills South PUD from "Residential Transition" to "Moderate Density
Residential". Parcels are at various locations. Remedy an inadvertent change of
mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan.
CPM #16 - Change the mapped land use designation of 0.21-acre city-owned
stormwater facility serving a plat from "Institutional" to "Multiple Family
Residential" to agree with rest of the plat. Parcel is owned by the City and
located on south side of 35th St SE, 290 feet west of D ST SE. Remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part
of 2015 plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #17 - Change the mapped land use designation of a 0.71- acre privately-owned
and developed parcel from "Residential Transition" to "Multiple Family". Parcel is
located east of end of B ST SE between 15th and 16th ST SE. Remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part
of 2015 plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
B. Map (CPM) Amendments (CPA17-0002 – Private-Initiated)
Application by Nexus Youth & Families to change the mapped land use designation of 3
parcels from “Single Family” with a “Residential Transition Overlay” to “Light
Commercial” and change the zoning designation from “R-7, Residential” to “C-1,
Light Commercial”. The parcels totaling 0.72 acres are owned or proposed for
purchase by Nexus Youth & Families are located between Auburn Way S. and
‘H’ St. SE, approximately 120 ft. south of 9th St. SE. The addresses are 911 ‘H’
St. SE, 915 ‘H’ St. SE, and 921 ‘H’ St. SE.
In short, with conclusion of the two hearings the Planning Commission has forwarded its
recommendation for “approval” to the City Council on all of the year 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments.
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II. Comprehensive Plan Related Findings
1. The purpose of the City’s Comprehensive Plan is to provide a policy basis for development
regulations to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan and implementing regulations are
consistent, as required by the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) and the
following City Code provision:
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“14.22.050 Conformance and consistency.
The zoning, land division and other development codes contained or referenced within Auburn
City Code shall be consistent with and implement the intent of the comprehensive plan. Capital
budget decisions shall be made in conformity with the comprehensive plan.”
2. RCW 36.70A.130 (The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA)) provides the
process for amendments to locally adopted GMA-compliant comprehensive plans. Except in
limited circumstances provided for in State law and repeated in City Code Section
14.22.060, comprehensive plan amendments shall be considered by the city no more
frequently than once per year.
3. The City of Auburn established a Friday, June 9, 2017 deadline for the submittal of private-
initiated comprehensive plan applications (map or policy/text). Notice to the public of the
application filing deadline was provided on the City’s website, published in the Seattle Times
Newspaper, and sent to a compiled notification list in April 2017. The City received only one
private-initiated plan map amendment (Nexus Youth & Families CPA17-0002 & REZ17-
0001). The City received no applications for policy/text amendments by the submittal
deadline.
4. The City of Auburn received annual updates to the four school district Capital Facilities
Plans whose districts occur within the City of Auburn. These Capital Facilities Plans, as well
as the City’s Capital Facilities Plan are referenced in the Capital Facilities element, of the
Auburn Comprehensive Plan and are processed as Policy/Text (P/T) amendments.
5. The environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the school
district capital facilities plans were prepared individually by each school district acting as
their own lead agency, as allowed by state law.
6. The City conducted the environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) for the city-initiated policy/text and map amendments. This resulted in a
Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) (File #SEP17-0014) issued for the City-initiated
Comprehensive Plan Amendments on September 19, 2017. The comment period ended
October 3, 2017 and the appeal period ended October 17, 2017. The City did not receive
any comments in response to the issuance of the Determination of Non-Significance (DNS).
A copy of the DNS and environmental checklist application is provided in the working binder.
Also, the City conducted the environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) for the private-initiated Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment (File #CPA 17-0002)
and Rezone. This resulted in a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) (File # SEP17-
0012), for the Comprehensive Plan amendment and Rezone request issued on August 24,
2017. The comment period ended September 8, 2017 and the appeal period ended
September 22, 2017. One public comment was submitted (See Exhibit 8 under “CPA 17-
0002” at end of working binder); no appeal was filed.
7. Auburn City Code Chapter 14.22, (Amendments) outlines the process for submittal of
private-initiated amendments and the general processing of comprehensive plan
amendments as follows:
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“Section 14.22.100, (Public Hearing Required by Planning Commission.)
A. The planning commission shall hold at least one public hearing on all proposed
amendments to the comprehensive plan. Notice of such public hearing shall be given
pursuant to Chapter 1.27 ACC and, at a minimum, include the following:
1. For site-specific plan map amendments:
a. Notice shall be published once in the official newspaper of the city not
less than 10 calendar days prior to the date of public hearing;
b. Notice shall be mailed by first class mail to all property owners of record
within a radius of 300 feet of the proposed map amendment request, not
less than 10 calendar days prior to the public hearing;
2. For area-wide plan map amendments:
a. Notice shall be published once in the official newspaper of the city not
less than 10 calendar days prior to the date of public hearing;
b. Notice shall be mailed by first class mail to all property owners of record
within the area subject to the proposed amendment;
c. Notice shall be posted in at least two conspicuous locations in the area
subject to the proposed amendment not less than 10 calendar days prior
to the date of the public hearing.
B. Notwithstanding the above, the director may expand the minimum noticing provisions
noted above as deemed necessary.
C. Planning Commission Recommendation. The planning commission shall conduct a
public hearing on all potential comprehensive plan amendments and shall make and
forward a recommendation on each to the city council. The planning commission
shall adopt written findings and make a recommendation consistent with those
findings to the city council.
D. The city council, if it elects to amend the comprehensive plan, shall adopt written
findings and adopt said amendments by ordinance.
E. State Review. All comprehensive plan amendments considered by the planning
commission shall be forwarded for state agency review consistent with RCW
36.70A.106.
F. Any appeal of an amendment to the comprehensive plan shall be made in
accordance with Chapter 36.70A RCW. (Ord. 6172 § 1, 2008.)”
8. Thus, Comprehensive Plan amendments are initially reviewed during a public hearing
process before the City of Auburn Planning Commission, who then provides a
recommendation to the City Council for final action. City Council consideration and action
on the amendments generally occurs, but is not required, prior to the end of the year.
9. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the proposed comprehensive plan amendments outlined in
this agenda bill were sent to the Washington State Office of Commerce and other state
agencies as required for the 60-day state review. No comments have been received from
the Washington State Department of Commerce or other state agencies as of the writing of
this report.
10. Due to the nature of the city-initiated amendments and the scope and limited number of
private-initiated amendments, the optional process available in the city code for staff to hold
a public open house was not conducted.
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11. With the City adoption of a substantially revised Comprehensive Plan in December 2015,
the need for some policy/text amendments and map amendments is needed to correct some
inadvertent changes. The changes are necessary to increase the consistency of the
Comprehensive Plan and zoning as required by ACC 14.22.050, “Conformance and
Consistency”. Each of the Policy/Text (P/T) and map (CPM) changes are shown in
greater detail behind the respective tabs of the ‘Working Binder’.
12. Three public notices were provided for the two different hearings. A public hearing notice
was published on October 5, 2017 in the Seattle Times newspaper which is at least 10-days
prior to the Planning Commission public hearing conducted on October 18, 2017 and public
hearing notices were published on October 17, 2017 (CPA17-0002-The private-initiated map
amendment was noticed separately.) and on October 21, 2017 (CPA17-0001) in the Seattle
Times newspaper which is at least 10-days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing
conducted on November 1, 2017.
III. Zoning Code Related Findings
13. In June 2017 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6655 which allows the Planning
Commission and City Council to consider associated map changes (for Comprehensive Plan
and Zoning map amendments), concurrently. This eliminates the need for the rezone
(zoning map amendment) to subsequently be heard and decided by the Hearing Examiner
through a separately scheduled hearing when it is related to a Comprehensive Plan map
amendment.
14. Chapter 18.68 ACC (Zoning) Amendments)) outlines the process for submittal of private-
initiated zoning amendments and the process. Per ACC 18.68.030(B)(1)(b), when the
Planning Commission is considering a rezone (zoning map amendment) which requires a
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment, the public hearings shall be conducted
concurrently and a recommendation on both shall be forwarded to the City Council.
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Comprehensive Plan Policy/Text (P/T) Amendments (File No. CPA17-0001, City initiated)
P/T #1
Incorporate the Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan 2017 - 2023 into the City of Auburn
Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Auburn School District has provided the City with its annually updated Capital Facilities
Plan (CFP) covering from 2017-2023. The CFP was prepared by the district staff and adopted
by the Auburn School District School Board of Directors on June 26, 2017 and has been subject
to separate SEPA review and a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). Information
contained in the School District CFP serves as the basis for the City’s collection of school
impact fees on behalf of the school district. The Planning Commission action is to incorporate
the Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan into the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
A review of the Auburn School District’s updated Capital Facilities Plan indicates the District
is requesting a change in the fee obligations. The net fee obligation for single-family
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dwellings is proposed to be $3,321.86, a decrease of $2,147.51 and the requested fee for
multiple-family dwellings is $2,081.29, an increase of $441.59. The actual impact fees are
established by ordinance through subsequent City Council action.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the Auburn School District Capital Facilities
Plan 2017 - 2023 to the City Council.
P/T#2
Incorporate the Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan 2018 - 2023 into the City
of Auburn Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Dieringer School District has provided the City with its annually updated Capital Facilities
Plan 2018 - 2023. The CFP was adopted by the Dieringer School District Board of Directors on
May 30, 2017. The CFP has been subject to separate SEPA review and a DNS. Information
contained in the School District CFP serves as the basis for the City’s collection of school
impact fees on behalf of the school district. The Planning Commission action is to incorporate
the School District Capital Facilities Plan into the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
A review of the Dieringer School District’s updated Capital Facilities Plan indicates the
District is requesting a change in the fee obligations. The net fee obligation for single-family
dwellings is proposed to be $3,760.00, an increase of $360.00 and the requested fee for
multiple family dwellings is $1,081.00; a decrease of $678.00. The actual impact fees are
established by ordinance through subsequent City Council action.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the Dieringer School District Capital Facilities
Plan 2018-2023 to the City Council.
P/T #3
Incorporate the Federal Way School District 2018 Capital Facilities Plan into the City of Auburn
Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Federal Way School District has provided the City with its annually updated Capital
Facilities Plan 2018. The CFP was adopted by the Federal Way School District School Board
July 25, 2017 by Resolution No. 2017-12. The CFP has been subject to separate SEPA review
and a DNS. Information contained in the School District CFP serves as the basis for the City’s
collection of school impact fees on behalf of the school district. The Planning Commission action
is to incorporate the School District Capital Facilities Plan into the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
A review of the Federal Way School District’s updated Capital Facilities Plan indicates the
District is requesting a change in the fee obligations. The net fee obligation for single-family
dwellings is proposed to be $6,842.00, representing an increase of $3,644.00 and the
requested fee for multi-family dwellings is $20,086.00, an increase of $11,700.00. The
actual impact fees are established by ordinance through subsequent City Council action.
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According to communication from Tanya Nascimento, Student & Demographic Forecaster of
the Federal Way Public Schools, there are several factors which have driven the multiple
family impact fees to increase quite significantly in this plan. One factor is the steady
increase in observed multiple-family student generation rates. In 2015, the first of three
multi-family developments was opened and fully occupied in the City of Federal Way. The
second was opened and occupied in late 2016 and the third was opened in fully occupied in
summer of 2017. The first two developments have been included in the generation rate
calculation for this plan. The specific generation rates can be found on Page 29. These
multiple-family complexes are generating more than one student per unit which is
significantly higher than past developments within the school district.
In addition to the high student generation rates, the district completed work with its Facilities
Planning Committee which determined a need for additional capacity at a number of
schools. As a result of this work, Phase II of the District’s plan will be placed on the
November ballot for a bond request. The facilities impacted during Phase II can be found on
Page 7 of the Capital Facilities Plan. Anticipated funding for this project can be found on the
Six-Year Finance Plan on Page 9. The Finance Plan outlines the anticipated timeline for
beginning and completion of the various projects. It is important to note that not all projects
within Phase II will create additional capacity. Only costs associated with increasing needed
capacity are used in the formula for calculating Impact Fees. The specific cost calculations
are outlined on Page 32 of the Capital Facilities Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the Federal Way School District’s 2018 Capital
Facilities Plan to the City Council
P/T #4
Incorporate the Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan 2017-2018 to 2022-2023 into the
City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Kent School District has provided its annually updated 2017-2018 to 2022-2023 Capital
Facilities Plan. The CFP was adopted by the Kent School District School Board on April 26,
2017 and has been subject to separate SEPA review and a DNS. Information contained in the
School District CFP serves as the basis for the City’s collection of school impact fees on behalf
of the school district. The Planning Commission action is to incorporate the School District
Capital Facilities Plan into the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
A review of the Kent School District’s updated Capital Facilities Plan indicates the District is
requesting a change in the fee obligations. The net fee obligation for single-family dwellings
is proposed to be $2,267.00, representing an increase of $57.00 and the requested fee for
multi-family dwellings is $5,235.00, an increase of $135.00. The actual impact fees are
established by ordinance through subsequent City Council action.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan
2017-2018 to 2022-2023 to the City Council.
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P/T #5
Incorporate the City of Auburn’s 6-year Capital Facilities Plan 2018-2023, into the City’s
Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
A Capital Facilities Plan is one of the comprehensive plan elements required by the Washington
State Growth Management Act (GMA) (RCW 36.70A). More specifically, RCW 36.70A.070(3)
of the GMA requires the following:
“A capital facilities plan element consisting of:
(a) An inventory of existing capital facilities owned by public entities, showing the
locations and capacities of the capital facilities;
(b) a forecast of the future needs of such capital facilities;
(c) the proposed locations and capacities of expanded or new capital facilities;
(d) at least a six-year plan that will finance such capital facilities within projected
funding capacities and clearly identifies sources of public money for such
purposes; and
(e) a requirement to reassess the land use element if probable funding falls short
of meeting existing needs and to ensure that the land use element, capital
facilities plan element, and financing plan within the capital facilities plan element
are coordinated and consistent. Park and recreation facilities shall be included in
the capital facilities plan element.”
A capital facility is defined as a structure, street or utility system improvement, or other long-
lasting major asset, including land. Capital facilities are provided for public purposes. Capital
facilities include, but are not limited to, the following: streets, roads, highways, sidewalks, street
and road lighting systems, traffic signals, domestic water systems, storm and sanitary sewer
systems, parks and recreation facilities, and police and fire protection facilities. These capital
facilities include necessary ancillary and support facilities.
The memo dated September 27, 2017 prepared by the City’s Finance Department contained in
the working binder highlights the major changes in the CFP from last year’s CFP by projects
completed (removed) and projects added. The City of Auburn 6-year Capital Facilities Plan
2018-2023 is proposed to be incorporated by reference in the Comprehensive Plan, Capital
Facilities Element (Volume No. 3).
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the City of Auburn’s 6-year Capital Facilities
Plan 2018-2023 to the City Council.
P/T #6
Remove the discussion of a "Mixed Use" land use designation from the text of the Plan and
from the Land Use Map. The R-10, R-16, and R-20 Residential zoning districts already
allow for mixed uses (comprised of residential & commercial) as permitted uses (See Table
18.07.020, Permitted Use Table).
Discussion
The Land Use Element (Volume No. 1) of the Comprehensive Plan at Page LU-6 provides
for a mapped land use designation of “Mixed Use”. This designation is found under the
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heading of “Residential Land Use Designations” (Page LU-2), so it is appropriately
predominantly a “residential” designation. This focus is reinforced by the stated ‘description’
and ‘designation criteria’ of the Comprehensive Plan, which say:
“Description
This category shall be applied to those areas that are either now developed or are
reserved for multiple family dwellings. Densities may range from 20 to 24 units per acre.
These communities are served by transit, have non-motorized connections to
surrounding amenities and services, or have access to on-site nonresidential amenities
and services.”
“Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed high-density residential; or
2. Properties that are connected to single-family and nonresidential designations by the
Residential Transition designation or are adjacent to the Multifamily designation, and
meet the development parameters of the mixed-use designation.”
However, the R-10, R-16, and R-20 Residential zoning districts already allow for mixed uses
(comprised of residential & other uses) as permitted uses (See Table 18.07.020, Permitted
Use Table ).
Table 18.07.020
Permitted Use Table – Residential Zoning Designations (Excerpt)
Also, at Section ACC 18.04.625, the Code provides the following definition of “mixed use
development”:
“18.04.625 Mixed-use development.
“Mixed-use development” means a single unified development that incorporates the planned
integration of two or more different land uses consisting of some combination of office, light
industrial, hotel, retail, entertainment, public uses, along with residential uses. Mixed-use
development may be vertically oriented in one or more buildings, or horizontally distributed on a
development site. When horizontally distributed, the different uses may be constructed
concurrently and in separate phases, and should incorporate common and/or complementary
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features and/or elements such as pedestrian walkways, access driveways, parking areas,
architectural themes, or other techniques that provide integration between uses on the site.”
The Comprehensive plan language goes on to provide that this designation would be
implemented by the “Mixed Use Residential” zoning district. This zoning classification does
not currently exist and there are no properties that have this zoning classification or a “Mixed
Use” land use map designation; therefore elimination of the "Mixed Use" land use
designation from the text of the Plan and from the Land Use Map does not negatively aff ect
any properties. It also does not reduce development potential since mixed use is already
allowed by the zoning code. Mixed use is currently allowed in the same areas that are
described as appropriate for the designation.
Staff does not question the value of having portions of the city where mixed use
development is allowed, but does not require a unique comprehensive plan designation to
achieve. See Exhibit: “Excerpt of Volume 1 – Land Use Element”, Page 4 in the working
binder
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the text amendment to remove the
discussion of a "Mixed Use" land use designation from the text of the Plan to the City
Council, as presented by staff.
P/T #7
Add text to add back the R-5, Residential zoning district back in as an implementing zone for
the "Single Family Residential" Land Use Designation. A significant portion of the city is
zoned R-5, Residential. In the 2015 Comp Plan this zone was inadvertently omitted as an
implementing zoning district of any Comprehensive Plan land use designation and must be
corrected.
Discussion
The Land Use Element (Volume No. 1) of the Comprehensive Plan at Page LU-4 provides
for a mapped land use designation of “Single Family Residential”. This designation is found
under the heading of “Residential Land Use Designations” (Page LU-2). The stated
‘description’ and ‘designation criteria’ of this land use designation provides:
“Description
This designation is the predominant land use category in the City. Maintaining and
creating a diverse arrangement of interconnected subdivisions, neighborhoods, and
communities that have a mix of densities and housing types; linkages with other
residential areas and commercial hubs through non-motorized modes, such as
pedestrian and bicycling, and vehicular modes will be encouraged.”
“Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed single-family residential areas;
2. Undeveloped areas that do not meet the designation criteria for other Residential,
Commercial, Industrial, or Public/Quasi- Public designations; or
3. Residential Conservancy areas that contain limited critical areas, are served by public
utilities (water, sewer, storm services), and meet the development parameters of the
single-family designation.”
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“Implementing Zoning Designations
Residential 1 (1 dwelling unit per acre): All properties located within the Urban Separator
Overlay is zoned R-1, as consistent with King County county-wide planning policies.
Residential 7 (7 dwelling units per acre): All properties not located within the Urban
Separator Overlay is zoned R-7.”
The R-5 Residential (Five dwelling units per acre) zoning classification is not currently
identified as an implementing zoning district for any comprehensive plan land use
designation and needs to be. A significant portion of the city is zoned R-5, Residential. In
the 2015 Comprehensive Plan this zone was inadvertently omitted as an implementing
zoning district of any Comprehensive Plan land use designation and must be corrected by
adding the R-5, Residential (Five dwelling units per acre) zoning classification as an
implementing zoning district for the “Single Family Residential” land use designation. Some
other minor wording corrections proposed by staff are also shown. See exhibit “Excerpt of
Volume 1 – Land Use Element”, Page 1, in the working binder.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the text amendment to add a listing of
R-5 Residential zoning district as an implementing zone of the “Single Family
Residential” land use designation.
P/T #8
Change the title of the land use designation of "Residential Transition" to "Moderate Density
Residential". It is requested to revert to pre-2015 title of the category. Provide more logical
title for the category to address and reflect the range of residential densities. The
implementing zones "R-10, Residential" and "R-16, Residential" are proposed to be added.
Discussion
The Land Use Element (Volume No. 1) of the Comprehensive Plan at Page LU-5 provides
for a land use designation of “Residential Transition”. This was formerly the “Moderate
Density Residential” designation prior to adoption of the updated Comprehensive Plan in
2015. It is requested to revert to the pre-2015 title of the category since the ‘description’ and
‘designation criteria’ remain similar. The stated ‘description’ and ‘designation criteria’ of this
land use designation in the latest Plan provides:
“Description
Residential transition areas are planned to accommodate moderate densities of varying
residential dwelling types. Varying intensities within a transition area may be permitted
based on adjacent density, intensity, and/or character. Appropriate densities in these
areas range from 7 to 20 dwelling units per acre. Dwelling types generally range from
single-family dwelling to multiple-family dwellings, with larger structures allowed (within
the density range) where offsetting community benefits can be identified.”
“Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed moderate density residential areas; or
2. Areas that provide a transition between single-family and multifamily, single-family
and nonresidential, multifamily and nonresidential zones or development are adjacent
and meet the development parameters of the Residential Transition designation.”
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The reversion back to the former name provides a distinct and logical title for the category to
address and reflect the range of residential densities. The name change also avoids
confusion that would likely occur to potential users by the similarly sounding “Residential
Transition Overlay” that was also part of the changes made in the 2015 Comprehensive
Plan. Also, the description does not provide for any different uses to serve as a ‘transition’,
only intermediate residential densities.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the text amendment to change the title
of the land use designation of "Residential Transition" to "Moderate Density Residential"
P/T #9
Add the "R-10, Residential" and “R-16, Residential" zoning districts back as implementing
zones for the "Residential Transition" or if recommended, to the "Moderate Density
Residential" Land Use Designation. Areas of the city are zoned "R-10, Residential" but no
areas are currently zoned "R-16, Residential". However, in the 2015, Comp Plan these
zoning districts were inadvertently omitted as an implementing zoning districts of any
Comprehensive Plan land use designation. To be corrected by adding R-10 and R-16 as
implementing zones to either the "Residential Transition" or "Moderate Density" Land Use
Designation.
Discussion
The Land Use Element (Volume No. 1) of the Comprehensive Plan at Page LU-5 provides
for a land use designation of “Residential Transition”. This was formerly the “Moderate
Density Residential” designation prior to adoption of the updated Comprehensive Plan in
2015. The title of the category is proposed to change as requested in the preceding text
amendment, P/T #8.
The implementing zones "R-10, Residential" and "R-16, Residential" are proposed to be
added as implementing zoning districts. The City currently contains properties zoned R-10
Residential; however, there are no properties currently zoned R-16, Residential. The R-10
Residential and R-16 Residential are not currently identified as implementing zoning districts
for any comprehensive plan land use designation and needs to be. The "R-10, Residential"
and "R-16, Residential" are proposed as implementing zoning districts for the “Moderate
Density Residential” land use designation. Some other minor corrections to the wording of
this section as proposed by staff are shown. See exhibit “Excerpt of Volume 1 – Land Use
Element”, Page 2.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the text amendment to add a listing of
R-10 Residential and R-16 Residential zoning districts as implementing zones of the
"Residential Transition" or if recommended, to the "Moderate Density Residential" Land
Use Designation.
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Comprehensive Plan Map (CPM) Amendments (File No. CPA17-0001, City initiated)
CPM #1
Remove the discussion of a “Mixed Use" land use designation from the text of the Plan and
remove category from the Land Use Map (This is the same as P/T #6, above). The R-10, R-
16 and R-20 residential zoning districts already allow for mixed uses residential &
commercial) as permitted uses (See Table 18.07.020, Permitted Use Table). Thus it was
unnecessary to establish a unique land use designation to achieve a zoning district to allow.
Discussion
(This is the same topic as policy/text amendment P/T #6, but is repeated as a map
amendment since it requires revision to both the text and map of the comprehensive plan
document. See discussion and analysis under text amendment P/T #6. Also, note that a
map is not provided as an Exhibit since the “Mixed Use” is not shown on any properties on
the map; except in the legend because it does not apply to any properties.)
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the map amendment to remove the "Mixed
Use" land use designation from the Comprehensive Plan map (Map No. 1.1).
CPM #2
Change the mapped land use designation of a 0.98-acre city-owned park parcel from
"Multiple Family Residential" to "Institutional". Parcel No. 0921059073 is located south of
SE 310th ST, 820 feet west of 124th Ave SE.
Discussion
In 1996 the 0.98-acre property was part of a larger 2.23-acre property ownership by
Schneider Homes Inc. that was proposed for development as the ‘Pasafino Apartments’
while in unincorporated King County prior to annexation to the City of Auburn. In 1996 a
‘Petition for Annexation Agreement and Declaration of Covenant’ was executed between the
City and Schneider Homes Inc. in order for the City to provide water and sewer services to
the proposed apartment development located outside the city, but within the city’s
established utility service area. An ‘Amended Petition for Annexation Agreement and
Declaration of Covenant’ was executed on April 21, 1997. The Agreements provided that as
a condition of the City providing utility services, Schneider Homes Inc. would develop a park,
and after annexation, convey the developed park land to the City of Auburn without
obligation or cost. At the time of transfer, the city parks department would assume
maintenance responsibility. The property was annexed to the City of Auburn effective in
2008 by Ordinance No. 6121; however, the transfer of ownership of the park land did not
take place for many more years since the park land was not a separate parcel that could be
deeded separately to the City. A Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA) application (File #BLA14-
0005) was filed by Schneider Homes Inc. in May of 2014 to establish the park land as a
separate parcel. The processing of the BLA was delayed due to changes in property
ownership interest on the part of Schneider Homes Inc. for refinancing purposes. The BLA
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was subsequently approved by the City and recorded on November 2, 2016 (Recording
#20161102900004) and the property subsequently conveyed to the City.
It was previously appropriate to have the Comprehensive Plan land use designation of
“Multiple “Family Residential" applicable to the site when it was privately-owned and part of
a larger parcel that is mainly developed with apartments. However, now that Parcel No.
0921059073 is a separate parcel, owned by the City and developed for park purposes, it is
appropriate for it to have an “Institutional” land use designation by the Comprehensive Plan
consistent with other park properties.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the map amendment to change the
mapped land use designation of 0.98-acre city-owned park parcel (Parcel No.
0921059073) from "Multiple Family Residential" to "Institutional" (Map No 1.1).
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CPM #3
Change the mapped land use designation of a group of four privately-owned, previously-
developed parcels from "Downtown Urban Center" to "Light Industrial". Parcel No.
5401600200 (0.06 acres) and Parcel No. 5401600175 (0.7 acres) are owned by Ho & Nancy
Kim. Parcel No. 5401600235 (0.34 acres) is owned by CHS Inc. Parcel No. 5401600260
(0.24 acres) is owned by Gary & Karen Stamps. This proposal is to change the
Comprehensive Plan land use map designation to recognize and be more compatible with
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developed status of the properties located at the perimeter of the land use designation. The
sites contain existing uses of warehouses, bulk propane tank distribution, and outdoor
storage.
Discussion
This is a city-initiated comprehensive plan map amendment to change a group of four
adjacent, privately-owned and mostly developed parcels from "Downtown Urban Center" to
"Light Industrial". The purpose of this change is to recognize and be more compatible with
the developed status of the properties. The characteristics of the affected parcels are as
follows:
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
Comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Zoning
Classification Current Land Use
5401600175/
232 C ST
NW
Ho &
Nancy
Kim
0.7
acres
Downtown Urban
Center
DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center
Former Dels Farm Supply
consisting of 5,238 sq. ft.
of warehouse & 1,500 sq.
ft. of attached office/store.
Currently unoccupied/
5401600200/
(No address)
Ho &
Nancy
Kim
0.06
acres Downtown
Urban Center
DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center
Former railroad spur line
bisecting parcel -0200
currently vacant
5401600235/
301 2nd ST
NW
CHS Inc. 0.34
acres
Downtown Urban
Center
DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center
Cenex bulk propane
storage tanks
5401600260/
(No address)
Gary &
Karen
Stamps
0.24
acres
Downtown Urban
Center
DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center
Parking lot
/vacant
The sites have a “Downtown Urban Center" land use designation by the Comprehensive
Plan and are zoned DUC, Downtown Urban Center. The contiguous sites are located at the
northern edge of the “Downtown Urban Center" land use designation and bordered to the
north and the east by properties with an industrial designation. The sites align in a row north
to south and are bordered by public streets of C ST NW to the west; 3rd ST NW to the north
and by the Burlington Northern railroad to the east. The automobile body shop of A-1
Collision borders the sites to the south.
The two largest parcels, Parcel No. 5401600175 (0.7 acres) and Parcel No. 5401600235
(0.34 acres) have been developed for more than 25 years with structures and facilities that
are more appropriate characterized as “industrial uses” than suburban downtown
development. The configuration and location of the properties sandwiched between
transportation corridors makes them less suitable for redevelopment as downtown service or
retail type uses geared to leisure shopping. Also, due to the number of zoning inquiries, the
City staff has increasing become aware of the difficulty of the property owner in finding
tenants that can occupy the former farm supply building and meet the zoning use
regulations of the DUC zoning district. Also, few uses are capable of using the building with
limited physical alterations in order to avoid triggering consistency with Downtown Design
Standards and significant upgrades.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the map amendment to change a
group of four privately-owned, mostly developed parcels from "Downtown Urban Center"
to "Light Industrial" (Parcel No. 5401600175, 5401600200, 5401600235, and
5401600260)
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------------------NOVEMBER 1, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING-----------------
Comprehensive Plan Map (CPM) Amendments (File No. CPA17-0001, City initiated)
CPM #4
Change the mapped land use designation of south part of 2.15-acre, privately-owned,
developed parcel from "Residential Transition" to "Heavy Commercial".
Discussion
The 2.15-acre property was previously a smaller parcel and the comprehensive plan
designation boundary followed this original property boundary. In 2004, a boundary line
adjustment application was filed (File No. LLA04-0010), approved by the City, and recorded
(Recording No. 20040712003209). The boundary line adjustment expanded the parcel
boundary to include additional area to the south. The Comprehensive Plan land use
designation boundary was not simultaneously changed to correspond to the property
boundary change. In the intervening time, the fence contractor business has using the
expansion area as part of their yard. It is appropriate to make the change to avoid split
designation of a parcel where warranted by existing development pattern and setting. The
“Residential Transition” designation makes up a smaller portion of the lot, while the balance
is used by a fencing contractor. As shown on the map below, the designation change is
consistent with adjacent property located to the west.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #4 to change the
mapped land use designation of the southern part of a 2.15-acre, privately-owned, parcel
from "Residential Transition" to "Heavy Commercial" (Parcel No. 8695200020).
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CPM #5
Change the mapped land use designation of 3 parcels (2 privately-owned and 1 city-
owned) from the "Open Space" to "Downtown Urban Center" land use designation.
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 2 privately owned parcels,
Nos. 7815700095 (0.17 acres – vacant) and 7815700135 (0.33 acres – parking lot) are
owned by Levan Auburn Development LLC and the City-owned Parcel No. 7815700085
(0.19 acres - Plaza park). These contiguous properties are located at the SW corner of W
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Main ST and Division ST. With adoption of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan and its
associated map changes, the properties were assigned an “Open Space” land use
designation. The change is requested to remedy an inadvertent change of mapped land
use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan. It is requested to revert to
former designation of "Downtown Urban Center". These 3 mostly undeveloped parcels are
currently zoned “DUC, Downtown Urban Center”. Due to their location in the heart of the
city center and economic development potential, these parcels should have the designation
"Downtown Urban Center".
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
(Approx.)
Current
comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Current
Zoning
Classification
Current Land Use
7815700095
Levan
Auburn
Development
LLC
0.17
acres
“Open Space” “DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center” Vacant lot
7815700135
Levan
Auburn
Development
LLC
0.33
acres
“Open Space” “DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center” Parking lot
7815700085
City of
Auburn
0.19
acres
“Open Space” “DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center”
City’s Plaza Park
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #5 to change the
mapped land use designation of 3 parcels from the "Open Space" to the "Downtown Urban
Center" land use designation. (Parcel Nos. 7815700095, 7815700135, & 7815700085)
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CPM #6
Change the mapped land use designation (and zoning district) of 46 city-owned,
parks properties from "Open Space" to "Institutional" land use designation. Also,
change the zoning designation from “OS, Open Space” to “I, Institutional” to agree.
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 46 parcels 46 city-
owned, parks properties from "Open Space" to "Institutional" land use designation.
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Parcel Nos. 0821059017, 7345300160, 6347000055, 6347000065, 0001000081,
1313500310, 3021059044, 3021059080, 3021059089, 1421049011, 1821059117,
0520061060, 0721059038, 7749501070, 0521059010, 0521059029, 0421059062,
0421059061, 0421059060, 0421059071, 0421059004, 3845000080, 7299602140,
4137070990, 7002181950, 0520051035, 0520051006, 0921059018, 6655000105,
6655000021, 1421049067, 9262800330, 9262800341, 1421049017, 9262800285,
0721059020, 8669150810, 6655000024, 6655000030, 3021059325, 3121059017,
3021059375, 8581400530, 1821059327, 0821059017, & 0621059007 are scattered at
various sites. With adoption of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan and its associated map
changes, the properties were assigned an “Open Space” land use designation. These
properties are city–owned developed parks and contain play areas and active recreational
space. And the “Open Space” land use designation is not appropriate to apply to these
properties based on the discussion and clarification that occurred with the Planning
Commission during discussion of the “OS, Open Space zoning district in July and August of
this year. The land use designation is inconsistent with the designation criteria and purpose
of the "Open Space" land designation of the Comprehensive Plan (e.g. cemeteries and
active and mainly developed parks should not be designated "Open Space"). Also, for most
parcels the zoning map classification also needs to change from “OS, Open Space” to “I,
Institutional” to agree.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #6 to change the
mapped land use designation of multiple City-owned, parks properties from "Open Space" to
"Institutional" land use designation and to change the zoning designation (File No. REZ17-
0002), to correspond to the “I, Institutional” implementing zoning classification, except for
Parcel Nos. 1821059327, 1821059117, & 8581400530 which are already zoned: “I,
Institutional”.
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CPM #7 - Change the mapped land use designation of 3 Tribal parcels from the "Open
Space" to the "Institutional" Land Use designation. Also, change the zoning designation
from “OS, Open Space” to “I, Institutional” to agree.
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 3 Muckleshoot Tribal
parcels from the "Open Space" to the "Institutional" Land Use designation. Parcel No.
2021059041 (1.45 acres US Government)), 2021059047 (24.46 acres, Tribe), &
2021059037 (0.07 acres, Tribe) are proposed for change. With adoption of the 2015
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Comprehensive Plan and its associated map changes, the properties were assigned an
“Open Space” land use designation. These properties are Muckleshoot Tribal owned
properties that are developed as cemeteries. In addition, the “Open Space” land use
designation is not appropriate to apply to these properties based on the discussion and
clarification that occurred with the Planning Commission during discussion of the “OS, Open
Space zoning district in July and August of this year. The land use designation is
inconsistent with the designation criteria and purpose of the "Open Space" land designation
of the Comprehensive Plan (e.g., cemeteries or parks developed for active recreation should
not be designated "Open Space").
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
(Approx.)
Current
Comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Current
Zoning
Classification
Current Land Use
2021059041 US
Government
1.45
acres
“Open Space” “P1, Public
Use”’
Historic Tribal
cemetery
2021059047 Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe
24.46
acres
“Open Space” “P1, Public
Use”’ Tribal Cemetery
2021059037
Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe
0.07
acres
“Open Space” “P1, Public
Use”’
Street frontage
portion of historic
Tribal cemetery
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #7 to change the
mapped land use designation of 3 Muckleshoot Tribal properties from "Open Space" to
"Institutional" land use designation and to change the zoning designation (File No. REZ17-
0002), to correspond to the “I, Institutional” implementing zoning classification (Parcel Nos.
2021059041, 2021059047, & 2021059037).
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CPM #8 - Change the mapped land use designation of 2 parcels from "Single Family
Residential" to "Light Commercial" and to change the zoning designation from “R5,
Residential” to “C1, Light Commercial” to agree.
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 2 privately-owned parcels
from "Single Family Residential" to "Light Commercial" Parcels Nos. are 3121059069, 1.79
acres owned by Alan Clayton and Parcel No. 3121059027, 3.67 acres, owned by John
Nixon. Both are located on east side of A ST SE, approx. 600 feet south of Lakeland Hills
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WY SE. The change is requested to remedy an inadvertent change of mapped land use
designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan adoption. It is requested to revert to
pre-2015 designation of "Light Commercial". Also, change the zoning designation from “R5,
Residential” to “C1, Light Commercial” to agree.
Both properties were annexed to the City of Auburn from the City of Pacific in the year 2003
by City of Auburn Ordinance No. 3643. Prior to the annexation, the northern parcel (owned
by Mr. Clayton) was zoned “C, Commercial” and the southern parcel (now owned by John
Nixon) was zoned “RMH, Multiple Family Residential” in the City of Pacific. Mr. Clayton’s
zoning designation of “C, Commercial” was a result of an application for zone change
requested by Mr. Clayton and approved by the City of Pacific in August of 1992 by
Ordinance No. 1177 (The rezone was to the zoning classification of “BC, Business
Commercial” which subsequently became “C, Commercial”.) At annexation to the City of
Auburn, the property assumed an “R-5, Residential” zoning designation by default, while the
comprehensive plan designation was made “Light Commercial”.
Of late, Mr. Clayton has been contacting the City almost annually requesting that the city
initiate a change in the zoning designation back to a commercial category. He has always
had the ability to submit a private application to initiate the zoning map change himself, and
has been advised of this, but was reluctant.
The ‘working binder’ under the ‘Map Amendments’ tab and CPM #8, contains a letter from
Mr. Clayton dated July 18, 2017 and supporting information in which he describes the
history and his request to have the zoning changed.
The southern parcel prior to 2015 had a comprehensive plan designation of “Light
Commercial” and was previously was zoned “R-5, Residential”. These 2 parcels are the
only parcels on the east side of A ST SE, in the vicinity that have a Comprehensive Plan
designation of “Single Family Residential”. The adjacent properties to the south were
changed to “light Industrial” due to private com plan application last year. The properties to
the north have a comprehensive plan designation of “Institutional”.
While the comprehensive plan designation was changed in 2015 to “Single Family
Residential”, to align with the property’s R-5 Residential zoning, it is the zoning classification
that should have been changed. The City now seeks to rectify the circumstances by
changing the both the comprehensive plan designation and zoning for both parcels
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
(Approx.)
Current
Comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Current
Zoning
Classification
Current Land Use
3121059069
(northern)
Alan B
Clayton
1.79
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
R-5, Residential vacant
3121059027/
5340 A ST
SE
(southern)
John
Nixon
3.67
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
R-5,
Residential Single family
residence
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Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #8 to change 2
privately-owned parcels from "Single Family Residential" to "Light Commercial" and to
change the zoning designation (File No. REZ17-0004) to correspond to the “C1,
Commercial” implementing zoning classification. Parcels Nos. are 3121059069 and Parcel
No. 3121059027
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CPM #9
Change the mapped land use designation of 2 privately owned vacant parcels at SE
corner of SE 312th ST & 121st PL SE from "Multiple Family Residential: to "Light
Commercial".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 2 privately owned vacant
parcels from "Multiple Family Residential” to "Light Commercial". The 1.75 -acre Parcel No.
0921059042 owned by Highlane Prop. LLP and 0.81-acre parcel No. 0921059113 owned by
Jennifer & James Hunt both are located at SE corner of SE 312th ST & 121st PL SE. The
change is requested to remedy an inadvertent change of mapped land use designation with
adoption of 2015 plan and revert to the former designation.
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
(Approx.)
Current
Comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Current
Zoning
Classification
Current Land Use
0921059042 Highlane
Prop. LLP
1.75 -acre "Multiple Family
Residential”
“C1, Light
Commercial” Vacant
0921059113
Jennifer &
Eric Hunt
0.81-acre "Multiple
Family
Residential”
“C1, Light
Commercial” Vacant
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #9 to change 2
privately-owned parcels from "Multiple Family Residential” to "Light Commercial". (Parcels
Nos. are 0921059042 and 0921059113).
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CPM #10
Change the mapped land use designation of a privately owned 0.91-acre parcel near
the intersection of 124th AV SE & SE 307th PL from "Multiple Family Residential" to
"Single Family Residential".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of privately owned 0.91-acre
parcel containing a single family house from "Multiple Family Residential" to "Single Family
Residential". The Parcel No. 0921059101 is owned by Ram Singh Dhaliwal is located 130
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feet south of intersection of 124th AV SE & SE 307th PL (Address is 30811 124th AVE SE).
The change would remedy an inadvertent change of mapped land use designation as part of
2015 plan adoption and revert to the former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of map amendment CPM #10 to change the
land use designation of a 0.91-acre parcel from "Multiple Family Residential" to "Single
Family Residential" (Parcel No. 0921059101).
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CPM #11
Change the mapped land use designation of a privately-owned, 13.84-acre parcel
addressed as 521 - 8TH ST SW. from "Heavy Industrial" to "Light Industrial".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of privately-owned
approximately 13.84 -acre parcel developed with a single 286,000 square foot multiple
tenant warehouse from "Heavy Industrial" to "Light Industrial". Parcel No. 1321049019 is
owned by Western B NW WA LLC and located south of State Route 18 (SR) at the west end
of 8th ST SW (Address is 521 8TH ST SW.) The change would remedy an inadvertent
change of mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan adoption and revert to the
former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #11 to change
the land use designation of an approximately 13.84-acre parcel from "Heavy Industrial" to
"Light Industrial" (Parcel No. 1321049019).
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CPM #12
Change the mapped land use designation of 7.2-acre private parcel located NW of
intersection of Mill Pond DR SE and Kennedy AV SE from "Single Family Residential"
to "Multiple Family Residential".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of privately-owned
approximately of 7.2-acre private developed parcel from "Single Family Residential" to
"Multiple Family Residential". Parcel No. 5530200000, owned by Lois Maathuis, is located
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NW of intersection of Mill Pond DR SE and Kennedy AV SE. The site is developed as a
series of 13 multiple-family, 2-story buildings containing a total of 102 dwelling units, known
as the ‘Mill Pond at Lakeland Condominiums’. The change would remedy an inadvertent
change of mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan adoption and revert to the
former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #12 to change
the land use designation of privately-owned approximately of 7.2-acre private parcel
developed with condominiums from "Single Family Residential" to "Multiple Family
Residential". (Parcel No. 5530200000).
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CPM #13
Change the mapped land use designation of a group of 10 adjacent parcels located
north side of Auburn WY S, east of Academy DR SE from "Single Family Residential"
to "Multiple Family Residential".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of a group of 10 contiguous
parcels from "Single Family Residential" and with “Residential Transition Overlay” to
"Multiple Family Residential". Parcel Nos. 2721059053, 2721059063, 2721059066,
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2721059126, 2721059156, 2721059157, 2721059162, 2721059168, 2721059179, &
2721059197 are owned by various property owners & located on the north side of Auburn
WY S, east of Academy DR SE. The change would remedy an inadvertent change of
mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan adoption and revert to the former
designation.
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
(Approx.)
Current
Comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Current
Zoning
Classification
Current Land Use
2721059053
Muckleshoot
Tribe
0.22
acres
“Single Family
Residential” with
“Residential
Transition
Overlay”
“R-20,
Residential”
Duplex
2721059063 Muckleshoot
Tribe
0.06
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Access Tract
2721059066
Orrozco,
Salvador
and Val
0.23
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Single Family
Residence
2721059126 Muckleshoot
Tribe
0.52
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Duplex
2721059156 Muckleshoot
Tribe
0.39
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Duplex
2721059157
Muckleshoot
Tribe
0.36
acres
“Single Family
Residential” with
“Residential
Transition
Overlay”
“R-20,
Residential”
Duplex
2721059162
Huang,
Angelina
and Yao
0.63
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Single Family
Residence
2721059168
Bunkhan,
Chakkaphan
and
Suphawan
0.19
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Single Family
Residence
2721059179 Muckleshoot
Tribe
0.42
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Triplex
2721059197 Muckleshoot
Tribe
0.23 “Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Duplex
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #13 to change
the land use designation of a group of 10 contiguous parcels from "Single Family
Residential" to "Multiple Family Residential" (Parcel Nos. 2721059053, 2721059063,
2721059066, 2721059126, 2721059156, 2721059157, 2721059162, 2721059168,
2721059179, & 2721059197).
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CPM #14
Change the mapped land use designation of 23 parcels located at various locations in
downtown from "Institutional" to "Downtown Urban Center".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 23 parcels at various
locations in downtown from "Institutional" to "Downtown Urban Center". Some are City-
owned; others are privately owned. Parcel Nos. 0492000460, 0492000461, 0492000463,
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7816200100, 7816200060, 0498500005, 0492500100, 0303450000, 0492500240,
0492500275, 0492500260, 0483000085, 0483000080, 0489000040, 7331400135,
0489000005, 7331400460, 7331400485, 7331400486, 7331400500, 8698100030,
8698100035, & 8698100040. Remedy an inadvertent change of mapped land use
designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan. Requested to revert to pre-2015
designation of "Downtown Urban Center". The change would remedy an inadvertent
change of mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan adoption and revert to the
former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #14 to change
the land use designation of 23 parcels at various locations in downtown from "Institutional"
to "Downtown Urban Center" (Parcel Nos. 0492000460, 0492000461, 0492000463,
7816200100, 7816200060, 0498500005, 0492500100, 0303450000, 0492500240,
0492500275, 0492500260, 0483000085, 0483000080, 0489000040, 7331400135,
0489000005, 7331400460, 7331400485, 7331400486, 7331400500, 8698100030,
8698100035, & 8698100040).
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0002, REZ17-0003, & REZ17-0004 - 2017 Comprehensive Plan
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CPM #15
Change the mapped land use designation of numerous parcels within the Lakeland
Hills South PUD from "Residential Transition" to "Moderate Density Residential" and
to “Multiple Family Residential”.
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of numerous parcels within
the Lakeland Hills community from "Residential Transition" to "Moderate Density
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Residential" and to “Multiple Family Residential”. The location of the parcels within the
Lakeland special planning area is shown on the map. The change would remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan adoption and
revert to the former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #15 to change
the land use designation of change the land use designation of numerous parcels within the
Lakeland Hills South PUD from "Residential Transition" to "Moderate Density Residential"
and to “Multiple Family Residential”.
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CPM #16
Change the mapped land use designation of 0.21-acre city-owned stormwater facility
on the south side of 35th St SE, from "Institutional" to "Multiple Family Residential".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of a 0.21-acre city-owned
stormwater facility serving a plat from "Institutional" to "Multiple Family Residential" to agree
with designation applicable to the balance of the plat. Parcel No. 1877100170 is owned by
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the City and located on south side of 35th St SE, 290 feet west of D ST SE. The lot for the
stormwater facility was created from the "D ST SE Plat" and should retain the same
comprehensive plan designation as the balance of the plat. It is not the intention of the
Comprehensive Plan designation to apply a separate classification to each special purpose
lot or tract needed to support the overall subdivision. Land use designations should apply to
broad geographic areas based on compatibility and generally not on an individual parcel
basis. The change would remedy an inadvertent change of mapped land use designation
as part of 2015 plan adoption and revert to the former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #16 to change
the land use designation of change the land use designation of 0.21-acre city-owned
stormwater facility serving a plat from "Institutional" to "Multiple Family Residential" (Parcel
No. 1877100170).
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CPM #17
Change the mapped land use designation of an approximately 0.71- acre privately-
owned parcel located east of end of B ST SE between 15th and 16th ST SE from
"Residential Transition" to "Multiple Family Residential".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of an approximately 0.71-
acre privately-owned and developed parcel from "Residential Transition" to "Multiple
Family". Parcel No. 1921059271 owned by Mayfield TNC LLC is located east of end of B
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ST SE between 15th and 16th ST SE. According to KC Assessor records, the property is
developed with two, 2-story buildings as the "Mayfield Apartments" containing 31 dwelling
units. The change would remedy an inadvertent change of mapped land use designation as
part of 2015 plan adoption and revert to the former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #17 to change
the land use designation of an approximately 0.71- acre privately-owned and developed
parcel from "Residential Transition" to "Multiple Family" (Parcel No. 1921059271).
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Private-Initiated Map Amendment (File # CPA17-0002) and Rezone (File #REZ17-0001)
Nexus Youth and Families (Please refer to the last section in the working binder for the
exhibits referenced for the Nexus Youth & Families applications.)
1. The Applicant, Sylvia Fuerstenberg, representing Nexus Youth & Families (“Nexus”), submitted a
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment (City File No. CPA17-0002) and Rezone request (REZ17-
0001) applications on June 8, 2017, before the year 2017 application deadline for Comprehensive
Plan amendments (June 9, 2017).
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2. The Comprehensive Plan amendment seeks to change the designation of three parcels from “Single
Family Residential” with a “Residential Transition Overlay” to “Light Commercial”. The parcels are
King Co. Parcel Nos. 192105-9142, 192105-9145, and 192105-9077; and the addresses are 911 ‘H’
St. SE, 915 ‘H’ St. SE, and 921 ‘H’ St. SE. The three parcels total approximately 0.72 acres. See
Exhibit 10.
3. Similarly, the Rezone (zoning map amendment) seeks to change the classification of the same three
parcels from “R-7, Residential Seven Dwelling Units per Acre” to “C-1, Light Commercial”. The
parcels are King Co. Parcel Nos. 192105-9142, 192105-9145, and 192105-9077; and the addresses
are 911 ‘H’ St. SE, 915 ‘H’ St. SE, and 921 ‘H’ St. SE. See Exhibit 11.
4. As indicated by the Applicant’s narratives (See Exhibit 12 and Exhibit 13), the requested changes are
to accommodate future expansion of the Nexus Youth & Families Campus. Nexus Youth & Families
(formerly Auburn Youth Resources (AYR)) is a non-profit organization that provides mental health
counseling for youth, groups and families through chemical dependency prevention, treatment and
aftercare and homeless services of emergency shelter, intercept homeless youth through a street
outreach program and provide supportive housing across South King County. The facilities at this
location include a clinic, 2 administrative buildings, 2 youth shelters, storage buildings, and the
Arcadia House which will be under construction soon (Arcadia House is a replacement building for an
existing supportive house, which will be demolished). See Exhibit 14 for reference.
5. At its ultimate buildout, the Nexus Campus will intend to serve homeless youth and single mothers
through provision of permanent supportive housing, clinic services , and case management and
support services. Nexus has also requested in the Rezone request for a new use to be added to the
C-1, Light Commercial zoning district that fully encompasses their proposed uses; this text
amendment will be subsequently considered under a separate application and presented to Planning
Commission after review of the 2017 Comprehensive Plan amendments have been completed.
6. The current Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation, zoning classification, and current land uses
of the subject properties and surrounding properties are as follows:
Comp Plan Designation Zoning Classification Existing Land Use
On-Site
“Single Family Residential”
w/ “Residential Transition
Overlay”
R-7, Residential 3 single-family homes; 2
are currently used as
shelters by Nexus, the
other is used as a
residence by the
Bartholomews
North
“Single Family Residential”
w/ “Residential Transition
Overlay”
R-7, Residential Single-family homes
South “Light Commercial” C-1, Light Commercial Nexus Clinic
East “Institutional” I, Institutional Les Gove Community
Campus
West “Light Commercial” C-1, Light Commercial Nexus Admin.
7. The three parcels front onto ‘H’ St. SE, which is classified as a ‘Local Residential’ street; ‘H’ St. SE is
then connected to Auburn Way S (‘Principal Arterial’ classified street) via 9th St. SE (‘Local
Residential’) and the unnamed alley on the north side of the project site. Part of the western portion of
the alley will be widened to 20 ft. to support emergency services in conjunction with the Arcadia
House construction (the alley is currently approximately 12 ft. wide). The remainder of the alley will be
widened with subsequent / future development of the Nexus Campus. Circulation plans for eventual
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buildout would be to direct a majority of the traffic either directly onto Auburn Way S or via the alley to
Auburn Way S. See the Conceptual Campus Site Plan, Exhibit 14.
8. Based on historic zoning maps, the subject properties have had similar single-family zoning
designations since at least 1964 (note these parcels were annexed into the City in 1948). The
Comprehensive Plan designation has also been single -family since at least 1960.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATED – CONCLUSIONS:
The City code provides that applicant requesting a comprehensive plan amendment must
demonstrate that the request complies with the following decision criteria:
“ACC 14.22.110 Decision criteria for plan amendments.
A. The comprehensive plan was developed and adopted after significant
study and public participation. The principles, goals, objectives and policies
contained therein shall be granted substantial weight when considering a
proposed amendment. Therefore, the burden of proof for justifying a proposed
amendment rests with the applicant, who must demonstrate that the request
complies with and/or relates to the following decision criteria:
1. The proposed change will further and be consistent with the goals and
objectives of the plan and the plan will remain internally consistent;
2. Whether the capacity to provide adequate services is diminished or
increased;
3. Assumptions upon which the comprehensive plan is based are found to
be invalid;
4. A determination of change or lack of change in conditions or
circumstances has occurred since the adoption of the latest amendment to the
specific section of the comprehensive plan that dictates the need for a proposed
amendment;
5. If applicable, a determination that a question of consistency exists
between the comprehensive plan and Chapter 36.70A RCW, the countywide
planning policies for either King and/or Pierce County, as appropriate, and Vision
2040: Growth and Transportation Strategy for the Puget Sound Region.”
These criteria are repeated in bold below, followed by a Staff Analysis indicated in italics. The Applicant’s
responses to these criteria are included as Exhibit 12.
Criterion #1 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(1): The proposed change will further and be consistent with the
goals and objectives of the plan and the plan will remain internally consistent.
Staff Analysis: The Comprehensive Plan (Land Use Element, Page LU-9) provides the following
explanation for the “Light Commercial” Land Use Designation:
“Light Commercial
Description
This category represents the prime commercial designation for small to moderate scale
commercial activities. These commercial areas should be developed in a manner, which is
consistent with and attracts pedestrian oriented activities. Such areas should encourage
walkability, leisure shopping, engaging public space, and should provide other ameni ties
conducive to attracting shoppers.
Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed light commercial areas buffered from more intense commercial or
industrial designations by landscaping or environmental features; or
2. Located along arterial or collector streets;
3. Properties that are buffered from the Single Family designation by landscaping, environmental
features, or the Residential Transition designation; and
4. Meets the development parameters of the Light Commercial designation.
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Implementing Zoning Designations
Light Commercial
Policies
Policy LU-60. A wide range of consumer-oriented goods and services are compatible within this
designation since creating an attractive shopping environment is a primary
emphasis. Permitted uses would consist of local-serving and community-serving
retail trade, offices, personal services, eating establishments, financial
institutions, governmental offices, and similar uses.
Policy LU-61. 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
permitted use.
Policy LU-62. Development incentives should be established that encourage the creation of
electric car charging stations, use of sustainable building and/or operational
practices, development of non-motorized infrastructure, and proximity and
connection to public transit.
Policy LU-63. Multiple family dwellings are only allowed as part of mixed-use developments
where they do not interfere with the shopping character of the area, such as
within the upper stories of buildings.
Policy LU-64. Drive in windows should only be allowed accessory to a permitted use, and only
when carefully sited under the administrative use process, in order to ensure that
an area's pedestrian environment is not compromised.
Policy LU-65. Large scale regional retail uses and uses which rely on direct access by vehicles
or involve heavy truck traffic (other than for merchandise delivery) are not
appropriate in this category.
Policy LU-66. Unsightly outdoor storage and similar activities should be prohibited.
Policy LU-67. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of historic properties.
Policy LU-68. 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.”
Per ACC 18.23.030(C), the intent of the C-1, Light Commercial zoning district is:
“…intended for lower intensity commercial adjacent to residential neighborhoods. This zone
generally serves as a transition zone between higher and lower intensity land uses, providing
retail and professional services. This zone represents the primary commercial designation for
small- to moderate-scale commercial activities compatible by having similar performance
standards and should be developed in a manner which is consistent with and attracts pedestrian -
oriented activities. This zone encourages leisure shopping and provides amenities conducive to
attracting shoppers and pedestrians.”
As identified in the C-1 intent statement above, this zoning district allows provisions for retail uses as
well as professional services. Nexus does not engage in any retail or commercial uses, however ,
does provide professional services such as counseling for homeless youth and single mothers. Nexus
has also applied for a zoning text amendment to include their specific unique set of uses and facility
as an allowed use in the C-1 zoning district (to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City
Council at a future date).
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With the described emphasis on commercial uses, an argument could be made that the C-1 zone
may not be the most suitable location for this type of facility, However, an argument could also be
made that this is a suitable use for this location; 1) with the exception of the Bartholomew parcel, the
other 2 parcels as well as two located to the west are already owned and operated by Nexus as
similar uses (although to a much-lesser scale), 2) the campus fronts-on and has direct access to
Auburn Way S, a principal arterial, 3) there is an existing Metro transit stop in front of the campus that
can serve the population, 4) the campus has an intervening alley right-of-way to the north, providing a
delineated separation to the existing single-family homes, and 5) there are existing public services
and facilities located in close proximity to the campus, including the library, community center, and
Nexus’ other service (e.g. clinic) that the homeless occupants can utilize.
Other applicable policies from the City’s Comprehensive Plan that support the Nexus application are
as follows:
From the ‘Core Plan’:
Policy 11. Participate in and support efforts to provide solutions for persons experiencing
homelessness.
Policy LU-30. Encourage development of permanent supportive housing to address the
homeless population and those with special needs.
Policy H-10. Provide a land use plan and zoning that offers opportunities to achieve a variety
of housing styles and densities for private and non-profit housing providers.
Policy H-31. Encourage and support human and health service organizations that offer
programs and facilities for people with special needs. Support programs in
particular that help people to remain within the community, including those that
are veterans, disabled, seniors, single parent households, and the homeless.
Policy H-43. Work with other jurisdictions and health and social service organizations to
implement a coordinated, regional approach to homelessness.
Policy H-47. Support nonprofit organizations during all stages of siting and project planning
and when applying for county, state, and federal funding.
Criterion #2 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(2): Whether the capacity to provid e adequate services is
diminished or increased.
Staff Analysis: The proposed application for a change in the Comprehensive Plan designation has
been reviewed by the City’s Utilities division, Traffic division, and the Valley Regional Fire Authority.
Based on these reviews, the change would not adversely affect the provision of services. As is
typical with development in the City, adequate infrastructure improvements will be required to be
provided concurrent with future development. Although the specific construction activity for the three
subject parcels is still in the master planning stages and thus not exactly known, fut ure development
is not anticipated to be detrimental to public services. Traffic impacts will be reviewed once the
campus planning by the applicant has been finalized to ensure accurate mitigation measures are
provided (through Applicant preparation and City review of a Traffic Impact Analysis).
Criterion #3 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(3): Assumptions upon which the comprehensive plan is based are
found to be invalid.
Staff Analysis: While the policies of the Comprehensive Plan are not invalid, the Applicant’s request
to change three parcels from residential to commercial designations are consistent with the
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designations and uses in the immediate vicinity. The subject parcels are bordered by other parcels
owned by Nexus that are part of the campus and campus is bordered on three sides by public rights-
of-way and to the south is a City-owned parking lot (west of the Library). The requested change is a
logical expansion of the Light Commercial land use designation for this particular use.
Criterion #4 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(4): A determination of change or lack of change in conditions or
circumstances has occurred since the adoption of the latest amendment to the specific section of
the comprehensive plan that dictates the need for a proposed amendment.
Staff Analysis: A change is proposed for three parcels to Light Commercial which is consistent with
the adjacent parcels to the south and west, all of which are also owned by Nexus. A change in
conditions or circumstances would be the increasing number of homeless persons. Nexus seeks to
assist the community and help vulnerable homeless populations of the youth/young adults and single
mothers. Also, as stated under Criterion #1, above, the Comprehensive Plan lists numerous
goals/policies to respond to homelessness.
Criterion #5 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(5): If applicable, a determination that a question of consistency
exists between the comprehensive plan and Chapter 36.70A RCW, the countywide planning
policies for either King and/or Pierce County, as appropriate, and Vision 2040: Growth and
Transportation Strategy for the Puget Sound Region.
Staff Analysis: The change, if approved, would continue to be consistent with the Growth
Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW), the King County Countywide Planning Policies and Puget
Sound Regional Council’s Vision 2040. The proposal is consistent because it furthers provision of
services and housing for the homeless population.
Criterion #6 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(6): If the request is to change the land use designation of a
specific property on the comprehensive plan land use map, the applicant must demonstrate one
of the following:
a. The current land use designation was clearly made in error or due to an oversight;
b. The proposed land use designation is adjacent to property having a similar or compatible
designation, or other conditions are present to ensure compatibility with surrounding
properties;
c. There has been a change in conditions since the current land use designation came into
effect.
Staff Analysis: The requested change is consistent with Item b in that the adjacent properties to the
west and south also have the comprehensive plan designation of “Light Commercial”.
REZONE (Zoning Map Amendment) RELATED – CONCLUSIONS:
Chapter 18.68 ACC ((Zoning Code) Amendments) specifies the intent and process for zoning code
amendments; in this case, a site-specific zoning map amendment has been requested. While the City
Code does not contain any rezone criteria; case law offers some criteria (“A Little Bit Pregnant: The Multi-
Personalities of Site Specific Rezones - Or - A Cheat Sheet for Everything You Need to Know about Site-
Specific Rezones”, by Phil Olbrechts on MSRC.org, April 1, 2013) as follows:
“…require that the proponents of a rezone must establish that conditions have substantially changed
since the original adoption and that the rezone must bear a substantial relationship to the public
health, safety, morals or welfare. If a rezone implements the comprehensive plan, a showing that a
change of circumstances has occurred is not required.”
With the change in City procedures by Ordinance No. 6655 to allow concurrent recommendations by the
Planning Commission on both the Comprehensive plan and zoning map changes, the recommendations
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Agenda Subject: CPA17-0001, CPA17-0002, REZ17-0001, REZ17-
0002, REZ17-0003, & REZ17-0004 - 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments – Map Amendments & Policy/Text Amendments & Assoc.
Rezones
Date: November 6, 2017
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on each should be consistent and therefore the rezone will implement the comprehensive plan
designation, making it unnecessary to demonstrate tha t a change in circumstances has occurred.
Related to the other criteria, the requested rezone bears a substantial relationship to the public health,
safety, morals, and welfare. Adequate public facilities such as water and sewer services are capable of
being provided for the parcels at future development and would therefore not be detrimental to public
health. The rezone itself is not anticipated to allow uses that would pose any detrimental effects on the
morals or welfare of the public; the uses planned by Nexus as a redeveloped campus generally are
beneficial to the community by serving a vulnerable population. As for impacts to public safety, the
proposed Nexus facilities could be seen to have either favorable or unfavorable impacts. Providing
services for homeless youth could attract this special population to the neighborhood that may not already
be present, however, the services are also intended to assist by providing shelter and integration into
productive society.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission recommended approval of the Nexus Youth & Families request for a
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment for three parcels from “Single Family
Residential” with a “Residential Transition Overlay” to “Light Commercial”; and a rezone (zoning
map amendment) from “R-7, Residential” to “C-1, Light Commercial”.
EXHIBIT LIST:
(Please see the last divider in the ‘working binder’ for these exhibits.)
Exhibit 1. CPA17-0002 and REZ17-0001 Staff Report
Exhibit 2. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application
Exhibit 3. Rezone Application
Exhibit 4. Vicinity Map
Exhibit 5. Ownership Map
Exhibit 6. Chapter 14.22 ACC
Exhibit 7. Chapter 18.68 ACC
Exhibit 8. SEPA Comment Letter
Exhibit 9. Dept. of Commerce 60-Day Acknowledgement Letter, received August 22, 2017
Exhibit 10. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Maps
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Ordinance No. 6667
November 17, 2017
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ORDINANCE NO. 6667
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO PLANNING;
ADOPTING 2017 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
AND TEXT AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF RCW CHAPTER 36.70A AND ADOPTING
CORRESPONDING REZONES RELATED TO CERTAIN OF
THE MAP AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, on August 18, 1986, the City Council of the City of Auburn adopted
a Comprehensive Plan by Resolution No. 1703 which includes a Map establishing the
location of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 1995, the Auburn City Council adopted Comprehensive
Plan Amendments by Resolution No. 2635 to comply with the Washington State Growth
Management Act; and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 1995, the Auburn City Council reaffirmed that
action by its adoption of Ordinance No. 4788; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2015, the Auburn City Council adopted an
updated Comprehensive Plan which includes a Map establishing the location of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations throughout the City by Ordinance No.
6584; and
WHEREAS, in April 2017 the City of Auburn published in the Seattle Times
Newspaper an advertisement that the City was accepting comprehensive plan
amendment applications and established a deadline for submitta l of June 9, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn received one private-initiated map amendment
for the year 2017 annual amendments; (Nexus Youth & Families, File No. CPA17-
0002); and
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WHEREAS, the City of Auburn initiated seventeen map amendments (CPA17-
0001) and nine policy/text amendments (File No. CPA17-0001); and
WHEREAS, in June 2017 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6655 allowing the
Planning Commission and City Council to consider zoning map changes associated with
comprehensive map changes (for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map amendments),
concurrently, thereby eliminating the need for a subsequent hearing conducted by the Hearing
Examiner on the rezone (zoning map amendment) as under the previous regulations; and
WHEREAS, three of the City-initiated map amendments (CPA17-0001, REZ17-
0002, REZ17-0003, & REZ17-0004) and the one private initiated map amendment
(CPA17-0002 & REZ17-0001) have an associated rezone (zoning map amendment) to
maintain consistency with the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan text/policy amendments and map
amendments were processed by the Community Development & Public Works
Department as proposed Year 20 17 annual amendments to the City of Auburn
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, maintaining a current Capital Facilities Plan is required of the City in
order to meet regulations of the Growth Management Act under RCW 36.70A; and
WHEREAS, the environmental impacts of the proposed Year 2017
Comprehensive Plan amendments and rezones were considered in accordance with
procedures of the State Environmental Policy Act (File No. SEP17-0014 (city-initiated
amendments) & SEP17-0012 (Nexus Youth & Families, private-initiated amendment))
and were determined to have no environmental significance ; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed amendments were transmitted to the Washington
State Department of Commerce, Growth Management Services Division and other
State agencies for the 60-day review period in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106; and
WHEREAS, after proper notice published in the City’s official newspaper at least
ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearings, the Auburn Planning Commission on
October 18, 2017 and on November 1, 2017, conducted public hearings on the
proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearings the Auburn City Planning Commission heard
and considered the public testimony and the evidence and exhibits presented to it; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Planning Commission thereafter made
recommendations to the City Council on the proposed Year 20 17 annual
Comprehensive Plan map and text amendments and for certain amendments, on the
associated rezone; and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2017, the Auburn City Council reviewed the
Planning Commission’s recommendations to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2017, the Auburn City Council considered the
proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments and rezones as recommended by the City
of Auburn Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Application CPA17-0002 & REZ17-0001, Nexus Youth & Families
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment, requesting a land use designation change from
“Single Family Residential” with a “Residential Transition Overlay” to “Light
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Commercial”; and a rezone (zoning map amendment) from “R-7, Residential” to “C-1,
Light Commercial” for three parcels totaling 0.72 acres, identified by parcel numbers:
192105-9142, 192105-9145, and 192105-9077 is approved as set forth in Exhibit “A”
attached hereto and incorporated herein by ref erence. Council adopts both the
Planning Commission’s November 1, 2017 recommendations, and the findings and
conclusions outlined in the October 24, 2017 (private-initiated) staff report, both
attached as Exhibit “B”.
Section 2. The 2017 Comprehensive Plan city-initiated Map Amendments
(CPA17-0001) and associated rezones (REZ17-0002, REZ17-0003, & REZ17-0004)
are adopted and approved as set forth in Exhibit “C” as attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference. The City Clerk shall file Exhibit “C” along with this
Ordinance and keep them available for public inspection.
Section 3. The 2017 annual Comprehensive Plan city-initiated Text
Amendments (CPA17-0001), as set forth in Exhibit "D" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, are adopted and approved. The City Clerk shall file
Exhibit "D" along with this Ordinance and keep them available for public inspection .
The full text of the Capital Facilities Plan of the City and the four school district ’s Capital
Facilities Plans are adopted with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, copies of which shall
be on file with the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall file them along with this
Ordinance and keep them available for public inspection. Council adopts both the
Planning Commission’s recommendations, dated November 1, 2017, and the Findings
and Conclusions outlined in the October 3, 2017 (Group #1) and October 19, 2017
(Group #2), staff reports, attached as Exhibit "C".
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November 17, 2017
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Section 4. The 2017 Comprehensive Plan amendments modify the
Comprehensive Plan adopted on August 18, 1986 , by Resolution No. 1703; and
adopted by Ordinance No. 4788 on September 5, 1995 ; and adopted December 14,
2015 by Ordinance No. 6584.
Section 5. The adopted Comprehensive Plan as amended is designated as a
basis for the exercise of substantive authority under the Washington State
Environmental Policy Act by the City's responsible environmental official in accordance
with RCW. 43.21C.060.
Section 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation to include
incorporating into one document the adopted Comprehensive Plan map and text
amendments, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", Exhibit "B", Exhibit “C”, and Exhibit “D”,
and preparing and publishing the amended Comprehensive Plan.
Section 7. 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 8. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in f orce five days from and
after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: _________________________
PASSED: _____________________________
APPROVED: ___________________________
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Ordinance No. 6667
November 17, 2017
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CITY OF AUBURN
Nancy Backus
MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
Daniel B. Heid,
City Attorney
Published: _____________________
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Exhibit "A"
Colored Map as an excerpt of the City’s Comprehensive Plan Map
showing a change from “Single Family Residential” with a
“Residential Transition Overlay” to “Light Commercial”; for three
parcels totaling 0.72 acres, identified by parcel numbers: 192105-
9142, 192105-9145, and 192105-9077 for Nexus Youth &
Families. (CPA17-0002)
Colored Map as an excerpt of the City’s Zoning Map showing a
change from “R-7, Residential” to “C-1, Light Commercial” for
three parcels totaling 0.72 acres, identified by parcel numbers:
192105-9142, 192105-9145, and 192105-9077 for Nexus Youth &
Families. (REZ17-0001)
(Please see “Comp. Plan Map Amendments CPA17-0002” tab
in the working binder).
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Exhibit "B"
Agenda bill/staff report dated October 24, 2017.
CPA17-0002 & REZ17-0001, land use designation change from “Single
Family Residential” with a “Residential Transition Overlay” to “Light
Commercial”; and a rezone (zoning map amendment) from “R-7,
Residential” to “C-1, Light Commercial” for three parcels totaling 0.72
acres, for Nexus Youth & Families.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: CPA17-0002 & REZ17-0001, Nexus Youth & Families
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment and Rezone
Date: October 24, 2017
Department: Community
Development & Public Works,
Planning Services
Attachments: (See exhibit listing at
the end of this report)
Budget Impact: N/A
Administrative Recommendation: Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing and recommend
to City Council approval of the Nexus Youth & Families Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone
(zoning map amendment) request.
Background Information:
APPLICANT: Sylvia Fuerstenberg PROPERTY OWNERS: Nexus Youth & Families
Nexus Youth & Families (Parcels 192105-9142, 9145)
1000 Auburn Way South Jay & Daniel Bartholomew
Auburn, WA 98002 (Parcel 192105-9077)
REQUEST: File Nos. CPA17-0002 & REZ17-0001:
Request to amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Designation of three parcels
from “Single Family Residential” with a “Residential Transition Overlay” to “Light
Commercial”; and the zoning (zoning map amendment) from “R-7, Residential” to “C-1,
Light Commercial”. Two of the three parcels are owned by Nexus Youth & Families
(“Nexus”), the other is owned by Jay & Daniel Bartholomew.
LOCATION: The proposal consists of three adjacent parcels located between Auburn Way S. and ‘H’
St. SE, approximately 120 ft. south of 9th St. SE. King Co. Parcel Nos. 192105-9142,
192105-9145, and 192105-9077. The addresses for the three parcels are 911 ‘H’ St.
SE, 915 ‘H’ St. SE, and 921 ‘H’ St. SE. See “Vicinity Map”, Exhibit 3, and “Ownership
Map”, Exhibit 4.
Reviewed by Council & Committees:
Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
Airport Finance
Hearing Examiner Municipal Serv.
Human Services Planning & CD
Park Board Public Works
Planning Comm. Other
Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
Building M&O
Cemetery Mayor
Finance Parks
Fire Planning
Legal Police
Public Works Human Resources
Information Services
Action:
Committee Approval: Yes No
Council Approval: Yes No Call for Public Hearing ___/___/____
Referred to Until ___/___/____
Tabled Until _ _/___/__ _
Councilmember: Staff:
Meeting Date: Item Number:
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Agenda Subject: CPA17-0002 & REZ17-0001, Nexus Youth &
Families Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment and Rezone
Date: October 24, 2017
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FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The Applicant, Sylvia Fuerstenberg, representing Nexus Youth & Families (“Nexus”), submitted a
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment (City File No. CPA17-0002) and Rezone request (REZ17-
0001) applications on June 8, 2017, before the year 2017 application deadline for Comprehensive
Plan amendments (June 9, 2017).
2. The City of Auburn first adopted amendments to its Comprehensive Plan in compliance with the
Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements, as amended, in 1995. The Auburn
Comprehensive Plan has been amended annually each year since, generally for housekeeping items
and for coordination with the Capital Facilities Plan.
3. The City of Auburn adopted a substantially revised Comprehensive Plan (including map
amendments) in response to periodic updates required by the GMA under Ordinance No. 6584 on
December 15, 2015.
4. RCW 36.70A.130 (GMA) provides for annual amendments to locally adopted comprehensive plans.
Except in limited circumstances, these amendments shall be considered by the City’s Legislative
body no more frequently than once per year. The annual limitation and exceptions are also restated
under ACC 14.22.060.
Comprehensive Plan Related Findings
5. In June 2017 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6655 which allows the Planning Commission
and City Council to consider associated map changes (for Comp. Plan and Zoning map
amendments), concurrently. This eliminates the need for the Hearing Examiner to subsequently
consider a zoning map amendment public hearing when it is related to a Comprehensive Plan map
amendment.
6. Auburn City Code (ACC) Chapter 14.22 outlines the process for submittal of privately-initiated
comprehensive plan amendments and the general processing as follows:
“Section 14.22.100
A. The planning commission shall hold at least one public hearing on all proposed amendments
to the comprehensive plan. Notice of such public hearing shall be given pursuant to Chapter
1.27 ACC and, at a minimum, include the following:
1. For site-specific plan map amendments:
a. Notice shall be published once in the official newspaper of the city not less than
10 calendar days prior to the date of public hearing;
b. Notice shall be mailed by first class mail to all property owners of record within a
radius of 300 feet of the proposed map amendment request, not less than 10
calendar days prior to the public hearing;
2. For area-wide plan map amendments:
a. Notice shall be published once in the official newspaper of the city not less than
10 calendar days prior to the date of public hearing;
b. Notice shall be mailed by first class mail to all property owners of record within
the area subject to the proposed amendment;
c. Notice shall be posted in at least two conspicuous locations in the area subject to
the proposed amendment not less than 10 calendar days prior to the date of the
public hearing.
B. Notwithstanding the above, the director may expand the minimum noticing provisions noted
above as deemed necessary.
C. Planning Commission Recommendation. The planning commission shall conduct a public
hearing on all potential comprehensive plan amendments and shall make and forward a
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Families Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment and Rezone
Date: October 24, 2017
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recommendation on each to the city council. The planning commission shall adopt written
findings and make a recommendation consistent with those findings to the city cou ncil.
D. The city council, if it elects to amend the comprehensive plan, shall adopt written findings and
adopt said amendments by ordinance.
E. State Review. All comprehensive plan amendments considered by the planning commission
shall be forwarded for state agency review consistent with RCW 36.70A.106.
F. Any appeal of an amendment to the comprehensive plan shall be made in accordance with
Chapter 36.70A RCW. (Ord. 6172 § 1, 2008.)”
7. Per Chapter 14.22 Auburn City Code (“ACC”), privately-initiated amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan shall have at least one public hearing before the Planning Commission who then forward on a
recommendation to the City Council. City Council consideration and action on the amendments
generally occurs, but is not required, prior to the end of the year. Chapter 14.22 ACC ‘Comprehensive
Plan’ is attached as Exhibit 6 for reference.
8. Due to the nature of policy/text changes, and the minimal amount of private-initiated map
amendments, the optional process for conducting a public open house on the docket of
comprehensive plan amendments as provided for in the city code, was not conducted.
Zoning Code Related Findings
9. Chapter 18.68 ACC (Zoning) Amendments)) outlines the process for submittal of privately-initiated
zoning amendments and the general processing. Per ACC 18.68.030(B)(1)(b), when the Planning
Commission is considering a rezone (zoning map amendment) which requires a Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Map amendment, the public hearings shall be conducted concurrently and a
recommendation on both shall be forwarded to the City Council. Chapter 18.68 ACC ‘Amendments’ is
attached as Exhibit 7 for reference
10. Pursuant to Chapter 197-11 WAC and Chapter 16.06 ACC, this project is subject to State
Environmental Policy Act (“SEPA”) environmental review. A Determination of Non-Significance
(“DNS”), for the Comprehensive Plan amendment and Rezone request was issued under City File
No. SEP17-0012 on August 24, 2017; with the comment period ending September 8, 2017 and an
appeal period ending September 22, 2017. One public comment was submitted (See Exhibit 8); no
appeal was filed.
11. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment outlined in this agenda
bill were sent to the Washington State Dept. of Commerce and other State agencies as required for
the 60-day State review. See Exhibit 9. No comments have been received from the Dept. of
Commerce or other State agencies as of the date of this report.
12. The public hearing notice was published on October 17, 2017 in the Seattle Times, at least 10 days
prior to this November 1, 2017 Planning Commission public hearing. Public notice was also mailed to
property owners within 300 feet and those requesting said notice, posting on the City’s website, and
posting on the subject properties.
13. The following Staff Report and recommendation describes and addresses the Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Map amendment and Rezone request by Nexus.
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Families Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment and Rezone
Date: October 24, 2017
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE REQUEST – STAFF ANALYSIS:
1. The Comprehensive Plan amendment seeks to change the designation of three parcels from “Single
Family Residential” with a “Residential Transition Overlay” to “Light Commercial”. The parcels are
King Co. Parcel Nos. 192105-9142, 192105-9145, and 192105-9077; and the addresses are 911 ‘H’
St. SE, 915 ‘H’ St. SE, and 921 ‘H’ St. SE. The three parcels total approximately 0.72 acres. See
Exhibit 10 and the following vicinity map:
2. Similarly, the Rezone request seeks to change the classification of the same three parcels from “R-7,
Residential Seven Dwelling Units per Acre” to “C-1, Light Commercial”. The parcels are King Co.
Parcel Nos. 192105-9142, 192105-9145, and 192105-9077; and the addresses are 911 ‘H’ St. SE,
915 ‘H’ St. SE, and 921 ‘H’ St. SE. See Exhibit 11.
3. As indicated by the Applicant’s narratives (See Exhibit 12 and Exhibit 13), the requested changes are
to accommodate future expansion of the Nexus Youth & Families Campus. Nexus Youth & Families
(formerly Auburn Youth Resources (AYR)) is a non-profit organization that provides mental health
counseling for youth, groups and families through chemical dependency prevention, treatment and
aftercare and homeless services of emergency shelter, intercept homeless youth through a street
outreach program and provide supportive housing across South King County. The facilities at this
location include a clinic, 2 administrative buildings, 2 youth shelters, storage buildings, and the
Arcadia House which will be under construction soon (Arcadia House is a replacement building for an
existing supportive house, which will be demolished). See Exhibit 14 for reference.
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4. At its ultimate buildout the Nexus Campus will intend to serve homeless youth and single mothers
through provision of permanent supportive housing, clinic services, and case management and
support services. Nexus has also requested in the Rezone request for a new use to be added to the
C-1, Light Commercial zoning district that fully encompasses their proposed uses; this tex t
amendment will be subsequently considered under a separate application and presented to Planning
Commission after review of the 2017 Comprehensive Plan amendments have been completed.
5. The current Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation, zoning classification, and current land uses
of the subject properties and surrounding properties are as follows:
Comp Plan Designation Zoning Classification Existing Land Use
On-Site
“Single Family Residential”
w/ “Residential Transition
Overlay”
R-7, Residential 3 single-family homes; 2
are currently used as
shelters by Nexus, the
other is used as a
residence by the
Bartholomews
North
“Single Family Residential”
w/ “Residential Transition
Overlay”
R-7, Residential Single-family homes
South “Light Commercial” C-1, Light Commercial Nexus Clinic
East “Institutional” I, Institutional Les Gove Community
Campus
West “Light Commercial” C-1, Light Commercial Nexus Admin.
6. The three parcels front onto ‘H’ St. SE, which is classified as a ‘Local Residential’ street; ‘H’ St. SE is
then connected to Auburn Way S (‘Principal Arterial’ classified street) via 9th St. SE (‘Local
Residential’) and the unnamed alley on the north side of the project site. Part of the western portion of
the alley will be widened to 20 ft. to support emergency services in conjunction with the Arcadia
House construction (the alley is currently approximately 12 ft. wide). The remainder of the alley will be
widened with subsequent / future development of the Nexus Campus. Circulation plans for eventual
buildout would be to direct a majority of the traffic either directly onto Auburn Way S or via the alley to
Auburn Way S. See the Conceptual Campus Site Plan, Exhibit 14.
7. Based on historic zoning maps, the subject properties have had similar single-family zoning
designations since at least 1964 (note these parcels were annexed into the City in 1948). The
Comprehensive Plan designation has also been single-family since at least 1960.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATED – CONCLUSIONS:
The purpose of the City’s Comprehensive Plan is to provide a policy basis for potential future zoning
changes to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance are consistent, as required by the
following City Code provision:
“14.22.050 Conformance and consistency.
The zoning, land division and other development codes contained or referenced within Auburn City
Code shall be consistent with and implement the intent of the comprehensive plan. Capital budget
decisions shall be made in conformity with the comprehensive plan.”
The City Code provides certain criteria for decisions on amending the Comprehensive Plan under ACC
18.14.22.110. These criteria are listed below, followed by a Staff Analysis in italics. The Applicant’s
responses to these criteria are included in Exhibit 12.
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1. Criterion #1 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(1): The proposed change will further and be consistent with the
goals and objectives of the plan and the plan will remain internally consistent .
Staff Analysis: The Comprehensive Plan (Land Use Element, Page LU-9) provides the following
explanation for the “Light Commercial” Land Use Designation:
“Light Commercial
Description
This category represents the prime commercial designation for small to moderate scale
commercial activities. These commercial areas should be developed in a manner which is
consistent with and attracts pedestrian oriented activities. Such areas should encourage
walkability, leisure shopping, engaging public space, and should provide other amenities
conducive to attracting shoppers.
Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed light commercial areas buffered from more intense commercial or
industrial designations by landscaping or environmental features; or
2. Located along arterial or collector streets;
3. Properties that are buffered from the Single Family designation by landscaping, environmental
features, or the Residential Transition designation; and
4. Meets the development parameters of the Light Commercial designation.
Implementing Zoning Designations
Light Commercial
Policies
Policy LU-60. A wide range of consumer-oriented goods and services are compatible within this
designation since creating an attractive shopping environment is a primary
emphasis. Permitted uses would consist of local-serving and community-serving
retail trade, offices, personal services, eating establishments, financial
institutions, governmental offices, and similar uses.
Policy LU-61. 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
permitted use.
Policy LU-62. Development incentives should be established that encourage the creation of
electric car charging stations, use of sustainable building and/or operational
practices, development of non-motorized infrastructure, and proximity and
connection to public transit.
Policy LU-63. Multiple family dwellings are only allowed as part of mixed-use developments
where they do not interfere with the shopping character of the area, such as
within the upper stories of buildings.
Policy LU-64. Drive in windows should only be allowed accessory to a permitted use, and only
when carefully sited under the administrative use process, in order to ensure that
an area's pedestrian environment is not compromised.
Policy LU-65. Large scale regional retail uses and uses which rely on direct access by veh icles
or involve heavy truck traffic (other than for merchandise delivery) are not
appropriate in this category.
Policy LU-66. Unsightly outdoor storage and similar activities should be prohibited.
Policy LU-67. Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of historic properties.
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Policy LU-68. 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.”
Per ACC 18.23.030(C), the intent of the C-1, Light Commercial zoning district is:
“…intended for lower intensity commercial adjacent to residential neighborhoods. This zone
generally serves as a transition zone between higher and lower intensity land uses, providing
retail and professional services. This zone represents the primary commercial designation for
small- to moderate-scale commercial activities compatible by having similar performance
standards and should be developed in a manner which is consistent with and attr acts pedestrian-
oriented activities. This zone encourages leisure shopping and provides amenities conducive to
attracting shoppers and pedestrians.”
As identified in the C-1 intent statement above, this zoning district allows provisions for retail uses as
well as professional services. Nexus does not engage in any retail or commercial uses, however,
does provide professional services for homeless youth and single mothers. Nexus has also applied
for a zoning text amendment to include their specific type of facility as an allowable use in the C-1
zoning district (to be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a future date).
Although an argument could be made that the C-1 zone may not be the most suitable location for this
type of facility, looking at certain facts an argument could also be made that this is a suitable use for
this location; 1) with the exception of the Bartholomew parcel, the other four parcels within the Nexus
campus are already owned and operated by Nexus as similar uses (although to a much-lesser scale),
2) the campus fronts-on and has direct access to Auburn Way S, a principal arterial , 3) there is an
existing Metro transit stop in front of the Arcadia House, 4) the campus has an intervening alley right-
of-way to the north, providing a delineated buffer to the existing single-family homes, and 5) there are
existing public services and facilities located in close proximity to the campus, including the library,
community center, and Nexus’ other service (e.g. clinic) that the homeless occupants could utilize.
Other applicable policies from the City’s Comprehensive Plan that support the Nexus application are
as follows:
From the ‘Core Plan’:
Policy 11. Participate in and support efforts to provide solutions for persons experiencing
homelessness.
Policy LU-30. Encourage development of permanent supportive housing to address the
homeless population and those with special needs.
Policy H-10. Provide a land use plan and zoning that offers opportunities to achieve a variety
of housing styles and densities for private and non-profit housing providers.
Policy H-31. Encourage and support human and health service organizations that offer
programs and facilities for people with special needs. Support programs in
particular that help people to remain within the community, including those that
are veterans, disabled, seniors, single parent households, and the homeless.
Policy H-43. Work with other jurisdictions and health and social service organizations to
implement a coordinated, regional approach to homelessness.
Policy H-47. Support nonprofit organizations during all stages of siting and project planning
and when applying for county, state, and federal funding.
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2. Criterion #2 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(2): Whether the capacity to provide adequate services is diminished
or increased.
Staff Analysis: The proposed application for a change in the Comprehensive Plan designation has
been reviewed by the City’s Utilities, Traffic division, and the Valley Regional Fire Authority. Based on
these reviews, the change would not adversely affect the provision of services. As is typical with
development in the City, adequate infrastructure improvements will be required to be provided
concurrent with future development. Although no specific construction activity is proposed or
permitted with this amendment, eventual buildout of these three parcels in relation to the overall
Nexus Campus is not anticipated to be detrimental to public services. Traffic impacts will be reviewed
once the campus planning by the applicant has been finalized to ensure accurate mitigation
measures are provided (through Applicant preparation and City review of a Traffic Impact Analysis).
3. Criterion #3 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(3): Assumptions upon which the comprehensive plan is based are
found to be invalid.
Staff Analysis: While the policies of the Comprehensive Plan are not invalid, the Applicant’s request
to change three parcels from residential to commercial designations are not out of character with the
designations or uses in the immediate vicinity. The Nexus Campus is bordered on three sides by
public rights-of-way and to the south is a City-owned parking lot. The requested change is a logical
expansion of the Light Commercial land use for this particular use.
4. Criterion #4 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(4): A determination of change or lack of change in conditions or
circumstances has occurred since the adoption of the latest amendment to the specific section of the
comprehensive plan that dictates the need for a proposed amendment.
Staff Analysis: The proposed change is for three parcels to Light Commercial which is consistent with
the adjacent parcels to the south and west, all of which are also owned by Nex us. A change in
conditions or circumstances would be the ever-increasing number of homeless people. Nexus seeks
to help with the especially vulnerable homeless populations, the youth/young adults and single
mothers. Also, as stated under Criterion #1, above, the Comprehensive Plan lists numerous
goals/policies to address homelessness.
5. Criterion #5 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(5): If applicable, a determination that a question of consistency
exists between the comprehensive plan and Chapter 36.70A RCW, the countywide planning policies
for either King and/or Pierce County, as appropriate, and Vision 2040: Growth and Transportation
Strategy for the Puget Sound Region.
Staff Analysis: The change, if approved, would continue to be consistent with the Growth
Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW), the King County Countywide Planning Policies and Vision
2040. The proposal is consistent because it furthers provision of services and housing for the
homeless population.
6. Criterion #6 – ACC 14.22.110(A)(6): If the request is to change the land use designation of a specific
property on the comprehensive plan land use map, the applicant must demonstrate one of the
following:
a. The current land use designation was clearly made in error or due to an oversight;
b. The proposed land use designation is adjacent to property having a similar or compatible
designation, or other conditions are present to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties;
c. There has been a change in conditions since the current land use designation came into effect.
Staff Analysis: The requested change is consistent with item b in that the adjacent properties to the
west and south are designated Light Commercial.
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Date: October 24, 2017
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REZONE RELATED – CONCLUSIONS:
The Applicant has requested a rezone from “R-7, Residential” to “C-1, Light Commercial”. Per ACC
18.68.030(B)(1)(b) if the rezone request also requires changes to the Comprehensive Plan, the Planning
Commission shall hold a public hearing and make a recomm endation to the City Council. Chapter 18.68
ACC contains the intent and process for zoning code amendments, in this case a site -specific zoning map
amendment has been requested. Auburn City Code does not contain any specific rezone criteria for City
Staff to review; however, Case Law offers some rezone criteria (“A Little Bit Pregnant: The Multi-
Personalities of Site Specific Rezones - Or - A Cheat Sheet for Everything You Need to Know about Site-
Specific Rezones”, by Phil Olbrechts on mrsc.org, April 1, 2013) as follows:
“…require that the proponents of a rezone must establish that conditions have substantially changed
since the original adoption and that the rezone must bear a substantial relationship to the public
health, safety, morals or welfare. If a rezone implements the comprehensive plan, a showing that a
change of circumstances has occurred is not required.”
With the change in City procedures by ordinance No. 6655 to allow concurrent recommendations by the
Planning Commission on both the Comprehensive plan and zoning map changes, the recommendations
on each should be consistent and therefore does not need to show a change in circumstances has
occurred.
The requested rezone bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, morals and welfare.
Adequate public facilities such as water, sewer, and electricity, are capable of being provided for the
parcels upon future development and would therefore not be detrimental to public health. The rezone
itself is not anticipated to allow any uses or acts that would pose any detrimental effects on the morals or
welfare of the public; the uses planned by Nexus for future development of the campus would be a benefit
to the community by serving a vulnerable population. As for impacts to public safety, the proposed Nexus
facilities could be seen to have favorable or unfavorable impacts. Providing services for homeless youth
could attract users to the neighborhood that may not typically be there, however, the services are also
intended to assist homeless youth to provide shelter and integrate into productive society.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission to recommend to City Council approval of the Nexus Youth & Families request for
a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment for three parcels from “Single Family Residential” with
a “Residential Transition Overlay” to “Light Commercial”; and a rezone from “R-7, Residential” to “C-1,
Light Commercial”.
EXHIBIT LIST:
(Please see the last divider in the ‘working binder’ for these exhibits.)
Exhibit 1. CPA17-0002 and REZ17-0001 Staff Report
Exhibit 2. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application
Exhibit 3. Rezone Application
Exhibit 4. Vicinity Map
Exhibit 5. Ownership Map
Exhibit 6. Chapter 14.22 ACC
Exhibit 7. Chapter 18.68 ACC
Exhibit 8. SEPA Comment Letter
Exhibit 9. Dept. of Commerce 60-Day Acknowledgement Letter, received August 22, 2017
Exhibit 10. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Maps
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Exhibit 11. Rezone Maps
Exhibit 12. Comprehensive Plan Written Statement from Applicant
Exhibit 13. Rezone Written Statement from Applicant
Exhibit 14. Conceptual Nexus Campus Plan
Exhibit 15. Notice of Application and Determination of Non-Significance
Exhibit 16. Notice of Public Hearing
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Exhibit "C"
Agenda bill/staff report dated October 3, 2017 (Group #1).
Agenda bill/staff report dated October 19, 2017 (Group #2).
Annual Comprehensive Plan Map (CPM) Amendments (CPA17-0001 – City Initiated)
CPM #1 - Remove the discussion of a “Mixed Use" land use designation from the text of
the Plan and remove category from the Land Use Map. "The R-10, R-16 and R-
20 residential zoning districts already allow for mixed uses residential &
commercial) as permitted uses (See Table 18.07.020, Permitted Use Table).
(See also related P/T #6)
CPM #2 - Change the mapped land use designation of a 2.23-acre city-owned park
parcel from "Multiple Family Residential" to "Institutional". Parcel No.
0921059073 is located south of SE 310th ST, 820 feet west of 124th Ave SE.
CPM #3 - Change the mapped land use designation of a group of 4 privately-owned,
previously developed parcels from "Downtown Urban Center" to "Light Industrial"
to recognize and be more compatible with developed status of the properties at
the perimeter of the land use designation. The sites contain existing uses of
warehouses, bulk propane tank distribution and outdoor storage.
CPM #4 - Change the mapped land use designation of south part of 2.15-acre, privately-
owned developed parcel from "Residential Transition" to "Heavy Commercial".
Parcel owned by Quality Fence Co. and located on south side of 21st ST SE,
390 feet east of A ST SE.
CPM #5 - Change the mapped land use designation of 3 parcels (2 privately owned and
1 city-owned) from the "Open Space" to "Downtown Urban Center" land use
designation. Parcels are located at the SW corner of Main and Division Street.
CPM #6 - Change the mapped land use designation of 46 city-owned, parks properties
from "Open Space" to "Institutional" land use designation. Also, change the
zoning designation from “OS, Open Space” to “I, Institutional” to agree, except
for Parcel Nos. 1821059327, 1821059117 & 8581400530.
CPM #7 - Change the mapped land use designation of 3 Tribal jurisdiction parcels from
the "Open Space" to the "Institutional" Land Use designation. The 3 parcels
controlled by the Muckleshoot Tribe are developed as a cemetery and thus, the
land use designation is inconsistent with the designation criteria and purpose of
the "Open Space" land designation of the Comprehensive Plan. Also, change
the zoning designation from “OS, Open Space” to “I, Institutional” to agree.
CPM #8 - Change the mapped land use designation of 2 parcels from "Single Family
Residential" to "Light Commercial" Both parcels are located on east side of A ST
SE, south of Lakeland Hills WY SE. Remedy an inadvertent change of mapped
land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan adoption.
Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation of "Light Commercial". Also,
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change the zoning designation from “R5, Residential” to “C1, Light Commercial”
to agree.
CPM #9 - Change the mapped land use designation of 2 privately owned vacant parcels
from "Multiple Family Residential: to "Light Commercial". Both parcels are
located at SE corner of SE 312th ST & 121st PL SE. Remedy an inadvertent
change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015
plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #10 - Change the mapped land use designation of a privately owned 0.91-acre
parcel containing a single family house from "Multiple Family Residential" to
"Single Family Residential". Parcel is located 130 feet south of intersection of
124th AV SE & SE 307th PL. (30811 124TH AVE SE). Remedy an inadvertent
change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015
plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #11 - Change the mapped land use designation of a privately-owned, 13.84 -acre
parcel developed with a warehouse from "Heavy Industrial" to "Light Industrial".
Parcel is located south of SR 18 at west end of 8th ST SW. Remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part
of 2015 plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #12 - Change the mapped land use designation of 7.2-acre private developed
parcel from "Single Family Residential" to "Multiple Family Residential". Parcel is
located NW of intersection of Mill Pond DR SE and Kennedy AV SE. Remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part
of 2015 plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #13 - Change the mapped land use designation of a group of 10 parcels from
"Single Family Residential" to "Multiple Family Residential". Parcels are located
on the north side of Auburn WY S, east of Academy DR SE. Remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part
of 2015 plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #14 - Change the mapped land use designation of 23 parcels from "Institutional" to
"Downtown Urban Center". Parcels are at various locations in downtown. Some
are City-owned; others are privately owned. Remedy an inadvertent change of
mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan
adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #15 - Change the mapped land use designation of numerous parcels within the
Lakeland Hills South PUD from "Residential Transition" to "Moderate Density
Residential". Parcels are at various locations. Remedy an inadvertent change of
mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan.
CPM #16 - Change the mapped land use designation of 0.21-acre city-owned
stormwater facility serving a plat from "Institutional" to "Multiple Family
Residential" to agree with rest of the plat. Parcel is owned by the City and
located on south side of 35th St SE, 290 feet west of D ST SE. Remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part
of 2015 plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
CPM #17 - Change the mapped land use designation of a 0.71- acre privately-owned
and developed parcel from "Residential Transition" to "Multiple Family". Parcel is
located east of end of B ST SE between 15th and 16th ST SE. Remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part
of 2015 plan adoption. Requested to revert to pre-2015 designation.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
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Agenda Subject
CPA17-0001, 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments –
Group # 1, City Initiated Plan Policy/Text Amendments
Date:
October 3, 2017
Department: Community
Development & Public Works
Attachments: See separate text &
map amendment sections of
working binder
Budget Impact: N/A
Administrative Recommendation: Planning Commission to recommend to City Council approval
of Group #1 of the 2017 City-Initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn adopted amendments to its Comprehensive Plan in 1995 in response to the
Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements, as amended. Since then the Auburn
Comprehensive Plan has been amended annually. At the end of 2015 the City adopted a substantially
updated Comprehensive Plan in compliance with state-required periodic updates.
Annual Comprehensive plan amendments can be initiated by the City of Auburn (city-initiated) and by
private citizens (private-initiated). This year the city is initiating:
• Nine policy/text amendments
• Seventeen map amendments
Also, the city received one private-initiated plan map amendment by the submittal deadline which will be
presented in a separate staff report in advance of a subsequent hearing.
Due to the number of amendments and Planning Commission’s request to phase consideration, this staff
report and recommendation addresses a portion of the amendments (Group #1) and specifically:
• Policy/Text (P/T) Amendments P/T # 1 through # 9 and
• Map Amendments # 1 through # 3.
The remaining amendments will be addressed in subsequently provided staff reports and scheduled for a
subsequent hearing(s) before the Planning Commission.
In terms of process, the Comprehensive plan amendments are initially reviewed during a public hearing
process before the City of Auburn Planning Commission, who then provides a recommendation to the City
Council for final action. City Council consideration and action on the amendments generally occurs but is
not required prior to the end of the year.
Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Building M&O
Airport Finance Cemetery Mayor
Hearing Examiner Municipal Services Finance Parks
Human Services Planning & Dev. Fire Planning
Park Board Public Works Legal Police
Planning Comm. Other Public Works Human Resources
Action:
Committee Approval: Yes No
Council Approval: Yes No Call for Public Hearing ___/___/____
Referred to _________________________________ Until ____/___/____
Tabled ______________________________________ Until ___/___/____
Councilmember: Staff: Dixon
Meeting Date: October 18, 2017 Item Number:
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A. Findings
1. RCW 36.70A.130 (Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA)) provides for
amendments to locally adopted GMA comprehensive plans. Except in limited circumstances
provided for in State law and City Code, comprehensive plan amendments shall be
considered by the city legislative body no more frequently than once per year.
2. The City of Auburn established a June 9, 2017 deadline for the submittal of private-initiated
comprehensive plan applications (map or policy/text). Notice to the public of the application
filing deadline was provided on the City’s website, the Seattle Times Newspaper, and sent
to a compiled notification list in April 2017. The City received one private-initiated map
amendment by the submittal deadline.
3. The City of Auburn received annual updates to the four school district Capital Facilities
Plans whose districts occur within the City of Auburn. These Capital Facilities Plans, as well
as the City’s Capital Facilities Plan are proposed to be incorporated by reference in the
current Capital Facilities Element (Volume 3), of the 2015 Auburn Comprehensive Plan and
are processed as Policy/Text (P/T) amendments.
4. The environmental review decision under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the
school district capital facilities plans were prepared separately by each school district acting
as their own lead agency, as allowed by state law.
5. The environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the
remaining amendments, the City Capital Facilities Plan, and the remaining policy/text and
map amendments resulted in a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) issued for the City-
initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendments on September 19, 2017 (City File # SEP17-
0014). The comment period ended October 3, 2017 and the appeal period ended October
17, 2017. The City did not receive any comments in response to the issuance of the
Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). A copy of the DNS and environmental checklist
application is provided in the working binder.
6. Auburn City Code (ACC) Chapter 14.22 outlines the process for submittal of privately-
initiated amendments and the general processing of comprehensive plan amendments as
follows:
“Section 14.22.100
A. The planning commission shall hold at least one public hearing on all proposed
amendments to the comprehensive plan. Notice of such public hearing shall be given
pursuant to Chapter 1.27 ACC and, at a minimum, include the following:
1. For site-specific plan map amendments:
a. Notice shall be published once in the official newspaper of the city not
less than 10 calendar days prior to the date of public hearing;
b. Notice shall be mailed by first class mail to all property owners of record
within a radius of 300 feet of the proposed map amendment request, not
less than 10 calendar days prior to the public hearing;
2. For area-wide plan map amendments:
a. Notice shall be published once in the official newspaper of the city not
less than 10 calendar days prior to the date of public hearing;
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b. Notice shall be mailed by first class mail to all property owners of record
within the area subject to the proposed amendment;
c. Notice shall be posted in at least two conspicuous locations in the area
subject to the proposed amendment not less than 10 calendar days prior
to the date of the public hearing.
B. Notwithstanding the above, the director may expand the minimum noticing provisions
noted above as deemed necessary.
C. Planning Commission Recommendation. The planning commission shall conduct a
public hearing on all potential comprehensive plan amendments and shall make and
forward a recommendation on each to the city council. The planning commission
shall adopt written findings and make a recommendation consistent with those
findings to the city council.
D. The city council, if it elects to amend the comprehensive plan, shall adopt written
findings and adopt said amendments by ordinance.
E. State Review. All comprehensive plan amendments considered by the planning
commission shall be forwarded for state agency review consistent with RCW
36.70A.106.
F. Any appeal of an amendment to the comprehensive plan shall be made in
accordance with Chapter 36.70A RCW. (Ord. 6172 § 1, 2008.)”
7. As provided in the City code, the Comprehensive Plan amendments are initially reviewed
during a public hearing process before the City of Auburn Planning Commission, who then
provides a recommendation to the City Council for final action which generally occurs, but is
not required to, prior to the end of the year.
8. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the proposed comprehensive plan amendments outlined in
this agenda bill were sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce and other
state agencies for the required state review. The Washington State Department of
Commerce acknowledged receipt on September 25, 2017 by letter and Material ID #24153.
No comments have been received from the Washington State Department of Commerce or
other state agencies as of the writing of this report. A copy of the transmittal and
acknowledgement is provided in the working binder.
9. Due to the nature of policy/text changes, and the minimal amount of private-initiated map
amendments, the optional process for conducting a public open house as provided for in
the city code, was not conducted.
10. The notice of public hearing was published on October 5, 2017 in the Seattle Times
Newspaper which is at least 10 days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing
scheduled for October 18, 2015. A copy of the request to publish is provided in the working
binder. Also, a notice was mailed by first class mail to all property owners of record within a
radius of 300 feet of the proposed map amendments.
11. The following report identifies Comprehensive Plan Policy/Text (P/T) and Map (CPM)
amendments scheduled for the Planning Commission’s October 18, 2017 public hearing
with a staff recommendation.
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Comprehensive Plan Policy/Text Amendments (File No. CPA17-0001, City initiated)
P/T #1
Incorporate the Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan 2017 through 2023 into the City of
Auburn Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Auburn School District has provided the City with its annually updated Capital
Facilities Plan (CFP) covering from 2017-2023. The CFP was prepared by the district
staff and adopted by the Auburn School District School Board of Directors on June 26,
2017 and has been subject to separate SEPA review and a Determination of Non-
Significance (DNS). Information contained in the School District CFP serves as the
basis for the City’s collection of school impact fees on behalf of the school district. The
Planning Commission action is to incorporate the Auburn School District Capital
Facilities Plan into the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The CFP includes the following:
• six–year enrollment projections
• Auburn school district level of service standards
• An inventory of existing facilities
• The district’s overall capacity of the 6-year period
• District capital construction Plan
• Impact fee calculations
A review of the Auburn School District’s updated Capital Facilities Plan indicates the
District is requesting a change in the fee obligations. The net fee obligation for
single-family dwellings is proposed to be $3,321.86, a decrease of $2,147.51 and the
requested fee for multiple-family dwellings is $2,081.29, an increase of $441.59. The
actual impact fees are established by ordinance through subsequent City Council
action.
Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of the Auburn School District Capital
Facilities Plan 2017 through 2023 to the City Council.
P/T#2
Incorporate the Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan 2018-2023 into the City
of Auburn Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Dieringer School District has provided the City with its annually updated Capital
Facilities Plan 2018 - 2023. The CFP was adopted by the Dieringer School District
Board of Directors on May 30, 2017. The CFP has been subject to separate SEPA
review and a DNS. Information contained in the School District CFP serves as the basis
for the City’s collection of school impact fees on behalf of the school district. The
Planning Commission action is to incorporate the School District Capital Facilities Plan
into the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The CFP includes the following:
• Overview
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• An inventory of existing facilities
• six–year enrollment projections
• standard of service
• Capacity projects
• Finance plan
• Impact fee calculations
A review of the Dieringer School District’s updated Capital Facilities Plan indicates
the District is requesting a change in the fee obligations. The net fee obligation for
single-family dwellings is proposed to be $3,760.00, an increase of $360.00 and the
requested fee for multiple family dwellings is $1,081.00; a decrease of $678.00. The
actual impact fees are established by ordinance through subsequent City Council
action.
Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of the Dieringer School District Capital
Facilities Plan 2018-2023 to the City Council.
P/T #3
Incorporate the Federal Way School District 2018 Capital Facilities Plan into the City of Auburn
Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Federal Way School District has provided the City with its annually updated Capital
Facilities Plan 2018. The CFP was adopted by the Federal Way School District School
Board July 25, 2017 by Resolution No. 2017-12. The CFP has been subject to separate
SEPA review and a DNS. Information contained in the School District CFP serves as
the basis for the City’s collection of school impact fees on behalf of the school district.
The Planning Commission action is to incorporate the School District Capital Facilities
Plan into the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The CFP includes the following:
• Introduction
• Inventory of educational facilities & non-instructional facilities
• Needs forecast, existing & new facilities
• Six–year finance plan
• Maps of district boundaries
• Building capacities & portable locations
• Student forecast
• Capacity summaries
• Impact fee calculations
• Summary of changes from the 2017 plan
A review of the Federal Way School District’s updated Capital Facilities Plan
indicates the District is requesting a change in the fee obligations. The net fee
obligation for single-family dwellings is proposed to be $6,842.00, representing an
increase of $3,644.00 and the requested fee for multi-family dwellings is $20,086.00,
an increase of $11,700.00. The actual impact fees are established by ordinance
through subsequent City Council action.
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According to communication from Tanya Nascimento, Student & Demographic
Forecaster of the Federal Way Public Schools, there are several factors which have
driven the impact fees to increase quite significantly in this plan. One factor is the
steady increase in observed multiple-family student generation rates. In 2015, the
first of three multi-family developments was opened and fully occupied in the City of
Federal Way. The second was opened and occupied in late 2016 and the third was
opened in fully occupied this summer. The first two developments have been
included in the generation rate calculation for this plan. The specific generation rates
can be found on Page 29. These multiple-family complexes are generating more
than one student per unit which is significantly higher than past developments within
the school district.
In addition to the high student generation rates, the district completed work with its
Facilities Planning Committee which determined a need for additional capacity at a
number of schools. As a result of this work, Phase II of the District’s plan will be
placed on the November ballot for a bond request. The facilities impacted during
Phase II can be found on Page 7 of the Capital Facilities Plan. Anticipated funding
for this project can be found on the Six-Year Finance Plan on Page 9. The Finance
Plan outlines the anticipated timeline for beginning and completion of the various
projects. It is important to note that not all projects within Phase II will create
additional capacity. Only costs associated with increasing needed capacity are used
in the formula for calculating Impact Fees. The specific cost calculations are outlined
on Page 32 of the Capital Facilities Plan.
Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of the Federal Way School District’s
2018 Capital Facilities Plan to the City Council
P/T #4
Incorporate the Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan 2017-2018 to 2022-2023 into the
City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
The Kent School District has provided its annually updated 2017-2018 to 2022-2023
Capital Facilities Plan. The CFP was adopted by the Kent School District School Board
on April 26, 2017 and has been subject to separate SEPA review and a DNS.
Information contained in the School District CFP serves as the basis for the City’s
collection of school impact fees on behalf of the school district. The Planning
Commission action is to incorporate the School District Capital Facilities Plan into the
City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The CFP includes the following:
• Executive Summary
• Six-year enrollment projection & history
• District standard of service
• Inventory, capacity & maps of existing schools
• Six-year planning & construction plan
• Portable classrooms
• Projected classroom capacity
• Finance Plan, cost basis and impact fee schedules
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• Summary of changes to previous plan
A review of the Kent School District’s updated Capital Facilities Plan indicates the
District is requesting a change in the fee obligations. The net fee obligation for
single-family dwellings is proposed to be $4,990.00$5,235.00, representing a
decreaseincrease of $496.00$135.00 and the requested fee for multi-family
dwellings is $2,163.00$2,267.00, a decreaseincrease of $1,215.00$57.00. The
actual impact fees are established by ordinance through subsequent City Council
action.
Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of the Kent School District Capital
Facilities Plan 2017-2018 to 2022-2023 to the City Council.
P/T #5
Incorporate the City of Auburn’s 6-year Capital Facilities Plan 2018-2023, into the City’s
Comprehensive Plan.
Discussion
A Capital Facilities Plan is one of the comprehensive plan elements required by the
Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) (RCW 36.70A). The GMA requires that
a capital facilities plan include an inventory of existing capital facilities (showing locations
and capacities), a forecast of future needs for such capital facilities, proposed locations and
capacities of new or expanded capital facilities, and a minimum of a six-year plan to finance
capital facilities with identified sources of funding. The proposed City of Auburn 6-year
Capital Facilities Plan 2018-2023 satisfies the GMA requirements for a capital facilities
element as part of the Comprehensive Plan.
Each comprehensive plan prepared under the GMA must include a capital facilities plan
element. More specifically, RCW 36.70A.070(3) of the GMA requires the following:
“A capital facilities plan element consisting of:
(a) An inventory of existing capital facilities owned by public entities, showing
the locations and capacities of the capital facilities;
(b) a forecast of the future needs of such capital facilities;
(c) the proposed locations and capacities of expanded or new capital
facilities;
(d) at least a six-year plan that will finance such capital facilities within
projected funding capacities and clearly identifies sources of public money for
such purposes; and
(e) a requirement to reassess the land use element if probable funding falls
short of meeting existing needs and to ensure that the land use element,
capital facilities plan element, and financing plan within the capital facilities
plan element are coordinated and consistent. Park and recreation facilities
shall be included in the capital facilities plan element.”
A capital facility is defined as a structure, street or utility system improvement, or other long-
lasting major asset, including land. Capital facilities are provided for public purposes.
Capital facilities include, but are not limited to, the following: streets, roads, highways,
sidewalks, street and road lighting systems, traffic signals, domestic water systems, storm
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and sanitary sewer systems, parks and recreation facilities, and police and fire protection
facilities. These capital facilities include necessary ancillary and support facilities.
The memo dated September 27, 2017 prepared by the City’s Finance Department contained
in the working binder highlights the major changes in the CFP from last year’s CFP by
projects completed (removed) and projects added. The City of Auburn 6-year Capital
Facilities Plan 2018-2023 is proposed to be incorporated by reference in the Comprehensive
Plan, Capital Facilities Element (Volume No. 3).
Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of the City of Auburn’s 6-year Capital
Facilities Plan 2018-2023 to the City Council.
P/T #6
Remove the discussion of a "Mixed Use" land use designation from the text of the Plan and
from the Land Use Map. The R-10, R-16, and R-20 Residential zoning districts already
allow for mixed uses (comprised of residential & commercial) as permitted uses (See Table
18.07.020, Permitted Use Table).
Discussion
The Land Use Element (Volume No. 1) of the Comprehensive Plan at Page LU-6
provides for a mapped land use designation of “Mixed Use”. This designation is found
under the heading of “Residential Land Use Designations” (Page LU-2), so it is
appropriately predominantly a “residential” designation. This focus is reinforced by the
stated ‘description’ and ‘designation criteria’ of the Comprehensive Plan, which say:
“Description
This category shall be applied to those areas that are either now developed or are
reserved for multiple family dwellings. Densities may range from 20 to 24 units per
acre. These communities are served by transit, have non-motorized connections to
surrounding amenities and services, or have access to on-site nonresidential
amenities and services.”
“Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed high-density residential; or
2. Properties that are connected to single-family and nonresidential designations by
the Residential Transition designation or are adjacent to the Multifamily designation,
and meet the development parameters of the mixed-use designation.”
However, the R-10, R-16, and R-20 Residential zoning districts already allow for mixed
uses (comprised of residential & other uses) as permitted uses (See Table 18.07.020,
Permitted Use Table ).
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Table 18.07.020
Permitted Use Table – Residential Zoning Designations (Excerpt)
Also, at Section ACC 18.04.625, the Code provides the following definition of “mixed use
development”:
“18.04.625 Mixed-use development.
“Mixed-use development” means a single unified development that incorporates the
planned integration of two or more different land uses consisting of some
combination of office, light industrial, hotel, retail, entertainment, public uses, along
with residential uses. Mixed-use development may be vertically oriented in one or
more buildings, or horizontally distributed on a development site. When horizontally
distributed, the different uses may be constructed concurrently and in separate
phases, and should incorporate common and/or complementary features and/or
elements such as pedestrian walkways, access driveways, parking areas,
architectural themes, or other techniques that provide integration between uses on
the site.”
The Comprehensive plan language goes on to provide that this designation would be
implemented by the “Mixed Use Residential” zoning district. This zoning classification
does not currently exist and there are no properties that have this zoning classification or
a “Mixed Use” land use map designation; therefore elimination of the "Mixed Use" land
use designation from the text of the Plan and from the Land Use Map does not
negatively affect any properties. It also does not reduce development potential since
mixed use is already allowed by the zoning code. Mixed use is currently allowed in the
same areas that are described as appropriate for the designation.
Staff does not question the value of having portions of the city where mixed use
development is allowed, but does not require a unique comprehensive plan designation
to achieve. See exhibit: “Excerpt of Volume 1 – Land Use Element”, Page 4.
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Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a text amendment to remove the
discussion of a "Mixed Use" land use designation from the text of the Plan to the City
Council, as presented by staff.
P/T #7
Add text to add back the R-5, Residential zoning district back in as an implementing zone for
the "Single Family Residential" Land Use Designation. A significant portion of the city is
zoned R-5, Residential. In the 2015 Comp Plan this zone was inadvertently omitted as an
implementing zoning district of any Comprehensive Plan land use designation and must be
corrected.
Discussion
The Land Use Element (Volume No. 1) of the Comprehensive Plan at Page LU-4
provides for a mapped land use designation of “Single Family Residential”. This
designation is found under the heading of “Residential Land Use Designations” (Page
LU-2). The stated ‘description’ and ‘designation criteria’ of this land use designation
provides:
“Description
This designation is the predominant land use category in the City. Maintaining and
creating a diverse arrangement of interconnected subdivisions, neighborhoods, and
communities that have a mix of densities and housing types; linkages with other
residential areas and commercial hubs through non-motorized modes, such as
pedestrian and bicycling, and vehicular modes will be encouraged.”
“Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed single-family residential areas;
2. Undeveloped areas that do not meet the designation criteria for other Residential,
Commercial, Industrial, or Public/Quasi- Public designations; or
3. Residential Conservancy areas that contain limited critical areas, are served by
public utilities (water, sewer, storm services), and meet the development parameters
of the single-family designation.”
“Implementing Zoning Designations
Residential 1 (1 dwelling unit per acre): All properties located within the Urban
Separator Overlay is zoned R-1, as consistent with King County county-wide
planning policies.
Residential 7 (7 dwelling units per acre): All properties not located within the Urban
Separator Overlay is zoned R-7.”
The R-5 Residential (Five dwelling units per acre) zoning classification is not currently
identified as an implementing zoning district for any comprehensive plan land use
designation and needs to be. A significant portion of the city is zoned R-5, Residential.
In the 2015 Comp Plan this zone was inadvertently omitted as an implementing zoning
district of any Comprehensive Plan land use designation and must be corrected by
adding wording to list the R-5. Residential (Five dwelling units per acre) zoning
classification as an implementing zoning district for the “Single Family Residential” land
use designation. Some other minor wording corrections proposed by staff are also
shown. See exhibit “Excerpt of Volume 1 – Land Use Element”, Page 1.
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Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a text amendment to add a listing of R-5
Residential zoning district as an implementing zone of the “Single Family Residential” land
use designation.
P/T #8
Change the title of the land use designation of "Residential Transition" to "Moderate Density
Residential". It is requested to revert to pre-2015 title of the category. Provide more logical
title for the category to address and reflect the range of residential densities. The
implementing zones "R-10, Residential" and "R-16, Residential" are proposed to be added.
Discussion
The Land Use Element (Volume No. 1) of the Comprehensive Plan at Page LU-5
provides for a land use designation of “Residential Transition”. This was formerly the
“Moderate Density Residential” designation prior to adoption of the updated
Comprehensive Plan in 2015. It is requested to revert to the pre-2015 title of the
category since the ‘description’ and ‘designation criteria’ remain similar. The stated
‘description’ and ‘designation criteria’ of this land use designation in the 2015 Plan
provides:
“Description
Residential transition areas are planned to accommodate moderate densities of
varying residential dwelling types. Varying intensities within a transition area may be
permitted based on adjacent density, intensity, and/or character. Appropriate
densities in these areas range from 7 to 20 dwelling units per acre. Dwelling types
generally range from single-family dwelling to multiple-family dwellings, with larger
structures allowed (within the density range) where offsetting community benefits can
be identified.”
“Designation Criteria
1. Previously developed moderate density residential areas; or
2. Areas that provide a transition between single-family and multifamily, single-family
and nonresidential, multifamily and nonresidential zones or development are
adjacent and meet the development parameters of the Residential Transition
designation.”
The reversion back to the former name provides a more logical title for the category to
address and reflect the range of residential densities. The name change also avoids
confusion that would likely occur to potential users by the similarly sounding “Residential
Transition Overlay” that was also part of the changes made in the 2015 Comprehensive
Plan. Also, the description does not provide for any different uses to serve as a
‘transition’, only intermediate residential densities.
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Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a text amendment to change the title of the
land use designation of "Residential Transition" to "Moderate Density Residential"
P/T #9
Add the "R-10, Residential" and R-16, Residential" zoning districts back as implementing
zones for the "Residential Transition" or if recommended, to the "Moderate Density
Residential" Land Use Designation. Areas of the city are zoned "R-10, Residential" but no
areas are currently zoned "R-16, Residential". However, in the 2015, Comp Plan these
zoning districts were inadvertently omitted as an implementing zoning districts of any
Comprehensive Plan land use designation. To be corrected by adding R-10 and R-16 as
implementing zones to either the "Residential Transition" or "Moderate Density" Land Use
Designation.
Discussion
The Land Use Element (Volume No. 1) of the Comprehensive Plan at Page LU-5
provides for a land use designation of “Residential Transition”. This was formerly the
“Moderate Density Residential” designation prior to adoption of the updated
Comprehensive Plan in 2015. The title of the category is proposed to change as
requested in the preceding text amendment, P/T #8.
The implementing zones "R-10, Residential" and "R-16, Residential" are proposed to be
added as implementing zoning districts. The City currently contains properties zoned R-
10 Residential; however, there are no properties currently zoned R-16, Residential. The
R-10 Residential and R-16 Residential are not currently identified as implementing
zoning districts for any comprehensive plan land use designation and needs to be. The
"R-10, Residential" and "R-16, Residential" are proposed as implementing zoning
districts for the “Moderate Density Residential” land use designation. Some other minor
corrections to the wording of this section as proposed by staff are shown. See exhibit
“Excerpt of Volume 1 – Land Use Element”, Page 2.
Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a text amendment to add a listing of R-10
Residential and R-16 Residential zoning districts as implementing zones of the "Residential
Transition" or if recommended, to the "Moderate Density Residential" Land Use Designation.
Comprehensive Plan Map Amen dments (File No. CPA17-0001, City initiated)
CPM #1
Remove the discussion of a “Mixed Use" land use designation from the text of the Plan and
remove category from the Land Use Map (See P/T #6, above). The R-10, R-16 and R-20
residential zoning districts already allow for mixed uses residential & commercial) as
permitted uses (See Table 18.07.020, Permitted Use Table). Thus it was unnecessary to
establish a unique land use designation to achieve a zoning district to allow.
Discussion
(This is the same topic as text amendment P/T #6, but is repeated as a map
amendment since it requires revision to both the text and map of the comprehensive
plan document. See discussion and analysis under text amendment P/T #6. Also,
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note that a map is not provided as an exhibit since the “Mixed Use” is not shown on
the map except in the legend because it does not apply to any properties.)
Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment to remove the "Mixed
Use" land use designation from the Comprehensive Plan map (Map No. 1.1).
CPM #2
Change the mapped land use designation of a 0.98-acre city-owned park parcel from
"Multiple Family Residential" to "Institutional". Parcel No. 0921059073 is located south of
SE 310th ST, 820 feet west of 124th Ave SE.
Discussion
The 0.98-acre property was part of a larger 2.23-acre property ownership by Schneider
Homes Inc. that was proposed for development as the Pasafino Apartments while in
unincorporated King County prior to annexation to the City of Auburn. In 1996 a ‘Petition
for Annexation Agreement and Declaration of Covenant’ was executed between the City
and Schneider Homes Inc. in order for the City to provide water and sewer services
outside the city limits, but within the city’s established utility service area, to the
proposed apartment development. An ‘Amended Petition for Annexation Agreement and
Declaration of Covenant’ was executed between the City and Schneider Homes Inc. on
April 21, 1997. The Agreements provided that as a condition of the City providing utility
services, Schneider Homes Inc. would develop a park to city standards and after
annexation, convey the developed park land to the City of Auburn without obligation or
cost. At the time of transfer, the city parks department would assume maintenance
responsibility. The property was annexed to the City of Auburn effective in 2008 by
Ordinance No. 6121, however, the transfer of ownership of the park land did not take
place for many more years since the park land was not a separate parcel that could be
deeded separately to the City. A Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA) application (File No.
BLA14-0005) was filed by Schneider Homes Inc. in May of 2014 to establish the park
land as a separate parcel. The processing of the BLA was delayed due to changes in
property ownership interest on the part of Schneider Homes Inc. for refinancing
purposes. The BLA was subsequently approved by the City and recorded on November
2, 2016 (Recording No. 20161102900004) and the property subsequently conveyed to
the City.
It was previously appropriate to have the Comprehensive Plan land use designation of
“Multiple “Family Residential" applicable to the site when it was privately-owned and part
of a larger property that is mainly developed with apartments. However, now that Parcel
No. 0921059073 is a separate parcel that is owned by the City and developed for park
purposes, it is appropriate for it to have an “Institutional” land use designation by the
Comprehensive Plan consistent with other park properties.
Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment to change the mapped
land use designation of 0.98-acre city-owned park parcel (Parcel No. 0921059073) from
"Multiple Family Residential" to "Institutional" (Map No 1.1).
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CPM #3
Change the mapped land use designation of a group of four privately-owned, previously-
developed parcels from "Downtown Urban Center" to "Light Industrial". Parcel No.
5401600200 (0.06 acres) and Parcel No. 5401600175 (0.7 acres) are owned by Ho &
Nancy Kim. Parcel No. 5401600235 (0.34 acres) is owned by CHS Inc. Parcel No.
5401600260 (0.24 acres) is owned by Gary & Karen Stamps. This proposal is to change
the Comprehensive Plan land use map designation to recognize and be more
compatible with developed status of the properties located at the perimeter of the land
use designation. The sites contain existing uses of warehouses, bulk propane tank
distribution, and outdoor storage.
Discussion
This is a city-initiated comprehensive plan map amendment to change a group of four
adjacent, privately-owned and mostly developed parcels from "Downtown Urban Center"
to "Light Industrial". The purpose of this change is to recognize and be more compatible
with the developed status of the properties. The characteristics of the affected parcels
are as follows:
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
Comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Zoning
Classification Current Land Use
5401600175/
232 C ST
NW
Ho &
Nancy
Kim
0.7
acres
Downtown Urban
Center
DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center
Former Dels Farm
Supply consisting of
5,238 sq ft of warehouse
& 1,500 sq ft of attached
office/store. Currently
unoccupied/
5401600200/
(No address)
Ho &
Nancy
Kim
0.06
acres Downtown
Urban Center
DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center
Former railroad spur line
bisecting parcel -0200
currently vacant
5401600235/
301 2nd ST
NW
CHS Inc. 0.34
acres
Downtown Urban
Center
DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center
Cenex bulk propane
storage tanks
5401600260/
(No address)
Gary &
Karen
Stamps
0.24
acres
Downtown Urban
Center
DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center
Parking lot
/vacant
The sites have a “Downtown Urban Center" land use designation by the Comprehensive
Plan and are zoned DUC, Downtown Urban Center. The contiguous sites are located at
the northern edge of the “Downtown Urban Center" land use designation and bordered
to the north and the east by properties with an industrial designation. The sites align in a
row north to south and are bordered by public streets of C ST NW to the west; 3rd ST
NW to the north and by the Burlington Northern railroad to the east. The automobile
body shop of A-1 Collision borders the sites to the south.
The two largest parcels, Parcel No. 5401600175 (0.7 acres) and Parcel No. 5401600235
(0.34 acres) have been developed for more than 25 years with structures and facilities
that are more appropriate characterized as “industrial uses” than suburban downtown
development. The configuration and location of the properties sandwiched between
transportation corridors makes them less suitable for redevelopment as downtown
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service or retail type uses geared to leisure shopping. Also, due to the number of zoning
inquiries, the City staff has increasing become aware of the difficulty of the property
owner in finding tenants that can occupy the former farm supply building and meet the
zoning use regulations of the DUC zoning district. Also, few uses are capable of using
the building with limited physical alterations in order to avoid triggering consistency with
Downtown Design Standards and significant upgrades.
Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment to change a group of
four privately-owned, mostly developed parcels from "Downtown Urban Center" to "Light
Industrial" (Parcel No. 5401600175, 5401600200, 5401600235, and 5401600260)
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
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Agenda Subject
CPA17-0001, 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments –
Group # 2, City-Initiated Plan Map Amendments and associated
rezones REZ17-0002, REZ17-0003, & REZ17-0004
Date:
October 19, 2017
Department: Community
Development & Public Works,
Planning Services Div.
Attachments: See Exhibit list at
end of report and the separate
text & map amendment sections
of working binder
Budget Impact: N/A
Administrative Recommendation: Planning Commission to recommend to City Council approval
of Group #2 of the 2017 City-Initiated Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments and associated
rezones (zoning map amendments).
Background Summary:
The City of Auburn adopted amendments to its Comprehensive Plan in 1995 in response to the
Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements, as amended. Since then the Auburn
Comprehensive Plan has been amended annually. At the end of 2015 the City adopted a substantially
updated Comprehensive Plan in compliance with state-required periodic updates.
Annual Comprehensive plan amendments can be initiated by the City of Auburn (city-initiated) and by
private citizens (private-initiated). This year the city is initiating:
9 policy/text amendments
17 map amendments
Also, the city received one private-initiated plan map amendment by the submittal deadline which will be
presented in a separate staff report in advance of a subsequent hearing.
Due to the number of amendments and Planning Commission’s request to phase consideration, this staff
report and recommendation addresses a portion of the amendments (Group #2) and specifically:
Map Amendments # 4 through # 17.
These map amendments are the remaining amendments that were not part of Group #1, previously
addressed at the Planning Commission’s October 19, 2017 meeting.
In terms of process, the Comprehensive Plan amendments are initially reviewed during a public hearing
process before the City of Auburn Planning Commission, who then provides a recommendation to the City
Council for final action. City Council consideration and action on the amendments generally occurs, but is
not required, prior to the end of the year.
Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Building M&O
Airport Finance Cemetery Mayor
Hearing Examiner Municipal Services Finance Parks
Human Services Planning & Dev. Fire Planning
Park Board Public Works Legal Police
Planning Comm. Other Public Works Human Resources
Action:
Committee Approval: Yes No
Council Approval: Yes No Call for Public Hearing ___/___/____
Referred to _________________________________ Until ____/___/____
Tabled ______________________________________ Until ___/___/____
Councilmember: Staff: Dixon
Meeting Date: November 1, 2017 Item Number:
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A. Findings
1. RCW 36.70A.130 (Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA)) provides for
amendments to locally adopted GMA comprehensive plans. Except in limited circumstances
provided for in State law and City Code, comprehensive plan amendments shall be
considered by the city legislative body no more frequently than once per year.
2. The City of Auburn established a June 9, 2017 deadline for the submittal of private-initiated
comprehensive plan applications (map or policy/text). Notice to the public of the application
filing deadline was provided on the City’s website, the Seattle Times Newspaper, and sent
to a compiled notification list in April 2017. The City received one private-initiated map
amendment by the submittal deadline. This private-initiated amendment is addressed in a
separate staff report (File No. CPA17-0002).
3. The environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the
policy/text and map amendments resulted in a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)
issued for the City-initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendments on September 19, 2017 (City
File # SEP17-0014). The comment period ended October 3, 2017 and the appeal period
ended October 17, 2017. The City did not receive any comments in response to the
issuance of the Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). A copy of the DNS and
environmental checklist application is provided in the working binder.
4. Auburn City Code (ACC) Chapter 14.22 outlines the process for submittal of privately-
initiated amendments and the general processing of comprehensive plan amendments as
follows:
“Section 14.22.100
A. The planning commission shall hold at least one public hearing on all proposed
amendments to the comprehensive plan. Notice of such public hearing shall be given
pursuant to Chapter 1.27 ACC and, at a minimum, include the following:
1. For site-specific plan map amendments:
a. Notice shall be published once in the official newspaper of the city not
less than 10 calendar days prior to the date of public hearing;
b. Notice shall be mailed by first class mail to all property owners of record
within a radius of 300 feet of the proposed map amendment request, not
less than 10 calendar days prior to the public hearing;
2. For area-wide plan map amendments:
a. Notice shall be published once in the official newspaper of the city not
less than 10 calendar days prior to the date of public hearing;
b. Notice shall be mailed by first class mail to all property owners of record
within the area subject to the proposed amendment;
c. Notice shall be posted in at least two conspicuous locations in the area
subject to the proposed amendment not less than 10 calendar days prior
to the date of the public hearing.
B. Notwithstanding the above, the director may expand the minimum noticing provisions
noted above as deemed necessary.
C. Planning Commission Recommendation. The planning commission shall conduct a
public hearing on all potential comprehensive plan amendments and shall make and
forward a recommendation on each to the city council. The planning commission
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shall adopt written findings and make a recommendation consistent with those
findings to the city council.
D. The city council, if it elects to amend the comprehensive plan, shall adopt written
findings and adopt said amendments by ordinance.
E. State Review. All comprehensive plan amendments considered by the planning
commission shall be forwarded for state agency review consistent with RCW
36.70A.106.
F. Any appeal of an amendment to the comprehensive plan shall be made in
accordance with Chapter 36.70A RCW. (Ord. 6172 § 1, 2008.)”
5. As provided in the City code, the Comprehensive Plan amendments are initially reviewed
during a public hearing process before the City of Auburn Planning Commission, who then
provides a recommendation to the City Council for final action which generally occurs, but is
not required to, prior to the end of the year.
6. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the proposed comprehensive plan amendments outlined in
this agenda bill were sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce)
and other state agencies for the required state review. The Washington State Department
of Commerce acknowledged receipt on September 25, 2017 by letter and Material ID
#24153. No comments have been received from the Washington State Department of
Commerce or other state agencies as of the writing of this report. A copy of the transmittal
by the City and written acknowledgement of receipt by Commerce is provided in the working
binder.
7. Due to the nature of policy/text changes, and the minimal amount of private-initiated map
amendments, the optional process for conducting a public open house as provided for in the
city code, was not conducted.
8. The notice of public hearing was published on October 21, 2017 in the Seattle Times
Newspaper which is at least 10 days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing
scheduled for November 1, 2017. A copy of the request to publish is provided in the
working binder. Also, a notice was mailed by first class mail to all property owners of record.
9. Many of these comprehensive plan changes are corrections to the mapped land use
designations made after adoption of the updated comprehensive plan in 2015. The changes
increase the consistency of the Comprehensive Plan and zoning as required by ACC
14.22.050, “Conformance and Consistency”. The maps related to these proposed
changes are also available to review in the ‘Comp. Plan Map Amendments’ tab of the
‘Working Binder’.
10. The following report identifies Comprehensive Plan Map (CPM) amendments scheduled for
the Planning Commission’s November 1, 2017 public hearing with a staff recommendation.
All of the Policy/Text (P/T) amendments were presented at the October meeting; so no
Policy/Text (P/T) amendments are described in this report.
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Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments (File No. CPA17-0001, City initiated)
CPM #4
Change the mapped land use designation of south part of 2.15-acre, privately-owned,
developed parcel from "Residential Transition" to "Heavy Commercial".
Discussion
The 2.15-acre property was previously a smaller parcel and the comprehensive plan
designation boundary followed this original property boundary. In 2004, a boundary line
adjustment application was filed (File No. LLA04-0010), approved by the City, and
recorded (Recording No. 20040712003209). The boundary line adjustment expanded
the parcel boundary to include additional area to the south. The Comprehensive Plan
land use designation boundary was not simultaneously changed to correspond to the
property boundary change. In the intervening time, the fence contractor business has
using the expansion area as part of their yard. It is appropriate to make the change to
avoid split designation of a parcel where warranted by existing development pattern and
setting. The “Residential Transition” designation makes up a smaller portion of the lot,
while the balance is used by a fencing contractor. As shown on the map below, the
designation change is consistent with adjacent property located to the west.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #4 to change
the mapped land use designation of the southern part of a 2.15-acre, privately-owned,
parcel from "Residential Transition" to "Heavy Commercial" (Parcel No. 8695200020).
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CPM #5
Change the mapped land use designation of 3 parcels (2 privately-owned and 1 city-
owned) from the "Open Space" to "Downtown Urban Center" land use designation.
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 2 privately owned
parcels, Nos. 7815700095 (0.17 acres – vacant) and 7815700135 (0.33 acres – parking
lot) are owned by Levan Auburn Development LLC and the City-owned Parcel No.
7815700085 (0.19 acres - Plaza park). These contiguous properties are located at the
SW corner of W Main ST and Division ST. With adoption of the 2015 Comprehensive
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Plan and its associated map changes, the properties were assigned an “Open Space”
land use designation. The change is requested to remedy an inadvertent change of
mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan. It is requested
to revert to former designation of "Downtown Urban Center". These 3 mostly
undeveloped parcels are currently zoned “DUC, Downtown Urban Center”. Due to their
location in the heart of the city center and economic development potential, these
parcels should have the designation "Downtown Urban Center".
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
(Approx.)
Current
comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Current
Zoning
Classification
Current Land Use
7815700095
Levan
Auburn
Development
LLC
0.17
acres
“Open Space” “DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center” Vacant lot
7815700135
Levan
Auburn
Development
LLC
0.33
acres
“Open Space” “DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center” Parking lot
7815700085
City of
Auburn
0.19
acres
“Open Space” “DUC,
Downtown
Urban Center”
City’s Plaza Park
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #5 to change
the mapped land use designation of 3 parcels from the "Open Space" to the "Downtown
Urban Center" land use designation. (Parcel Nos. 7815700095, 7815700135, &
7815700085)
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CPM #6
Change the mapped land use designation (and zoning district) of 46 city-owned,
parks properties from "Open Space" to "Institutional" land use designation. Also,
change the zoning designation from “OS, Open Space” to “I, Institutional” to agree.
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 46 parcels 46 city-
owned, parks properties from "Open Space" to "Institutional" land use
designation. Parcel Nos. 0821059017, 7345300160, 6347000055, 6347000065,
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0001000081, 1313500310, 3021059044, 3021059080, 3021059089, 1421049011,
1821059117, 0520061060, 0721059038, 7749501070, 0521059010, 0521059029,
0421059062, 0421059061, 0421059060, 0421059071, 0421059004, 3845000080,
7299602140, 4137070990, 7002181950, 0520051035, 0520051006, 0921059018,
6655000105, 6655000021, 1421049067, 9262800330, 9262800341, 1421049017,
9262800285, 0721059020, 8669150810, 6655000024, 6655000030, 3021059325,
3121059017, 3021059375, 8581400530, 1821059327, 0821059017, & 0621059007 are
scattered at various sites. With adoption of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan and its
associated map changes, the properties were assigned an “Open Space” land use
designation. These properties are city–owned developed parks and contain play areas
and active recreational space. And the “Open Space” land use designation is not
appropriate to apply to these properties based on the discussion and clarification that
occurred with the Planning Commission during discussion of the “OS, Open Space
zoning district in July and August of this year. The land use designation is inconsistent
with the designation criteria and purpose of the "Open Space" land designation of the
Comprehensive Plan (e.g. cemeteries and active and mainly developed parks should not
be designated "Open Space"). Also, for most parcels the zoning map classification also
needs to change from “OS, Open Space” to “I, Institutional” to agree.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #6 to change
the mapped land use designation of multiple City-owned, parks properties from "Open
Space" to "Institutional" land use designation and to change the zoning designation (File
No. REZ17-0002), to correspond to the “I, Institutional” implementing zoning
classification, except for Parcel Nos. 1821059327, 1821059117, & 8581400530 which
are already zoned: “I, Institutional”.
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CPM #7 - Change the mapped land use designation of 3 Tribal parcels from the "Open
Space" to the "Institutional" Land Use designation. Also, change the zoning designation
from “OS, Open Space” to “I, Institutional” to agree.
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 3 Muckleshoot Tribal
parcels from the "Open Space" to the "Institutional" Land Use designation. Parcel No.
2021059041 (1.45 acres US Government)), 2021059047 (24.46 acres, Tribe), &
2021059037 (0.07 acres, Tribe) are proposed for change. With adoption of the 2015
Comprehensive Plan and its associated map changes, the properties were assigned an
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“Open Space” land use designation. These properties are Muckleshoot Tribal owned
properties that are developed as cemeteries. And the “Open Space” land use
designation is not appropriate to apply to these properties based on the discussion and
clarification that occurred with the Planning Commission during discussion of the “OS,
Open Space zoning district in July and August of this year. The land use designation is
inconsistent with the designation criteria and purpose of the "Open Space" land
designation of the Comprehensive Plan (e.g. cemeteries and active and mainly
developed parks should not be designated "Open Space").
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
(Approx.)
Current
Comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Current
Zoning
Classification
Current Land Use
2021059041 US
Government
1.45
acres
“Open Space” “P1, Public
Use”’
Historic Tribal
cemetery
2021059047 Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe
24.46
acres
“Open Space” “P1, Public
Use”’ Tribal Cemetery
2021059037
Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe
0.07
acres
“Open Space” “P1, Public
Use”’
Street frontage
portion of historic
Tribal cemetery
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #7 to change
the mapped land use designation of 3 Muckleshoot Tribal properties from "Open Space"
to "Institutional" land use designation and to change the zoning designation (File No.
REZ17-0002), to correspond to the “I, Institutional” implementing zoning classification
(Parcel Nos. 2021059041, 2021059047, & 2021059037).
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CPM #8 - Change the mapped land use designation of 2 parcels from "Single Family
Residential" to "Light Commercial" and to change the zoning designation from “R5,
Residential” to “C1, Light Commercial” to agree.
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 2 privately-owned
parcels from "Single Family Residential" to "Light Commercial" Parcels Nos. are
3121059069, 1.79 acres owned by Alan Clayton and Parcel No. 3121059027, 3.67
acres, owned by John Nixon. Both are located on east side of A ST SE, approx. 600
feet south of Lakeland Hills WY SE. The change is requested to remedy an inadvertent
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change of mapped land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan
adoption. It is requested to revert to pre-2015 designation of "Light Commercial". Also,
change the zoning designation from “R5, Residential” to “C1, Light Commercial” to
agree.
Both properties were annexed to the City of Auburn from the City of Pacific in the year
2003 by City of Auburn Ordinance No. 3643. Prior to the annexation, the northern parcel
(owned by Mr. Clayton) was zoned “C, Commercial” and the southern parcel (now
owned by John Nixon) was zoned “RMH, Multiple Family Residential” in the City of
Pacific. Mr. Clayton’s zoning designation of “C, Commercial” was a result of an
application for zone change requested by Mr. Clayton and approved by the City of
Pacific in August of 1992 by Ordinance No. 1177 (The rezone was to the zoning
classification of “BC, Business Commercial” which subsequently became “C,
Commercial”.) At annexation to the City of Auburn, the property assumed an “R-5,
Residential” zoning designation by default, while the comprehensive plan designation
was made “Light Commercial”.
Of late, Mr. Clayton has been contacting the City almost annually requesting that the city
initiate a change in the zoning designation back to a commercial category. He has
always had the ability to submit a private application to initiate the zoning map change
himself, and has been advised of this, but was reluctant.
The ‘working binder’ under the ‘Map Amendments’ tab and CPM #8, contains a letter
from Mr. Clayton dated July 18, 2017 and supporting information in which he describes
the history and his request to have the zoning changed.
The southern parcel prior to 2015 had a comprehensive plan designation of “Light
Commercial” and was previously was zoned “R-5, Residential”. These 2 parcels are the
only parcels on the east side of A ST SE, in the vicinity that have a Comprehensive Plan
designation of “Single Family Residential”. The adjacent properties to the south were
changed to “light Industrial” due to private com plan application last year. The properties
to the north have a comprehensive plan designation of “Institutional”.
While the comprehensive plan designation was changed in 2015 to “Single Family
Residential”, to align with the property’s R-5 Residential zoning, it is the zoning
classification that should have been changed. The City now seeks to rectify the
circumstances by changing the both the comprehensive plan designation and zoning for
both parcels
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
(Approx.)
Current
Comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Current
Zoning
Classification
Current Land Use
3121059069
(northern)
Alan B
Clayton
1.79
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
R-5,
Residential vacant
3121059027/
5340 A ST
SE
(southern)
John
Nixon
3.67
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
R-5,
Residential Single family
residence
Staff Recommendation
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Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #8 to change
2 privately-owned parcels from "Single Family Residential" to "Light Commercial" and to
change the zoning designation (File No. REZ17-0004) to correspond to the “C1,
Commercial” implementing zoning classification. Parcels Nos. are 3121059069 and
Parcel No. 3121059027
CPM #9
Change the mapped land use designation of 2 privately owned vacant parcels at SE
corner of SE 312th ST & 121st PL SE from "Multiple Family Residential: to "Light
Commercial".
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Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 2 privately owned
vacant parcels from "Multiple Family Residential” to "Light Commercial". The 1.75 -acre
Parcel No. 0921059042 owned by Highlane Prop. LLP and 0.81-acre parcel No.
0921059113 owned by Jennifer & James Hunt both are located at SE corner of SE
312th ST & 121st PL SE. The change is requested to remedy an inadvertent change of
mapped land use designation with adoption of 2015 plan and revert to the former
designation.
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
(Approx.)
Current
Comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Current
Zoning
Classification
Current Land Use
0921059042 Highlane
Prop. LLP
1.75 -
acre
"Multiple Family
Residential”
“C1, Light
Commercial” Vacant
0921059113
Jennifer &
Eric Hunt
0.81-acre "Multiple
Family
Residential”
“C1, Light
Commercial” Vacant
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #9 to change
2 privately-owned parcels from "Multiple Family Residential” to "Light Commercial".
(Parcels Nos. are 0921059042 and 0921059113).
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CPM #10
Change the mapped land use designation of a privately owned 0.91-acre parcel near
the intersection of 124th AV SE & SE 307th PL from "Multiple Family Residential" to
"Single Family Residential".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of privately owned 0.91-
acre parcel containing a single family house from "Multiple Family Residential" to "Single
Family Residential". The Parcel No. 0921059101 is owned by Ram Singh Dhaliwal is
located 130 feet south of intersection of 124th AV SE & SE 307th PL (Address is 30811
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124th AVE SE). The change would remedy an inadvertent change of mapped land use
designation as part of 2015 plan adoption and revert to the former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of map amendment CPM #10 to change
the land use designation of a 0.91-acre parcel from "Multiple Family Residential" to
"Single Family Residential" (Parcel No. 0921059101).
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CPM #11
Change the mapped land use designation of a privately-owned, 13.84 -acre parcel
addressed as 521 - 8TH ST SW. from "Heavy Industrial" to "Light Industrial".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of privately-owned
approximately 13.84 -acre parcel developed with a single 286,000 square foot multiple
tenant warehouse from "Heavy Industrial" to "Light Industrial". Parcel No. 1321049019
is owned by Western B NW WA LLC and located south of State Route 18 (SR) at the
west end of 8th ST SW (Address is 521 8TH ST SW .) The change would remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan adoption and
revert to the former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #11 to
change the land use designation of an approximately 13.84-acre parcel from "Heavy
Industrial" to "Light Industrial" (Parcel No. 1321049019).
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CPM #12
Change the mapped land use designation of 7.2-acre private parcel located NW of
intersection of Mill Pond DR SE and Kennedy AV SE from "Single Family Residential"
to "Multiple Family Residential".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of privately-owned
approximately of 7.2-acre private developed parcel from "Single Family Residential" to
"Multiple Family Residential". Parcel No. 5530200000, owned by Lois Maathuis, is
located NW of intersection of Mill Pond DR SE and Kennedy AV SE. The site is
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developed as a series of 13 multiple-family, 2-story buildings containing a total of 102
dwelling units, known as the ‘Mill Pond at Lakeland Condominiums’. The change would
remedy an inadvertent change of mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan
adoption and revert to the former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #12 to
change the land use designation of privately-owned approximately of 7.2-acre private
parcel developed with condominiums from "Single Family Residential" to "Multiple
Family Residential". (Parcel No. 5530200000).
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CPM #13
Change the mapped land use designation of a group of 10 adjacent parcels located
north side of Auburn WY S, east of Academy DR SE from "Single Family Residential"
to "Multiple Family Residential".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of a group of 10
contiguous parcels from "Single Family Residential" and with “Residential Transition
Overlay” to "Multiple Family Residential". Parcel Nos. 2721059053, 2721059063,
2721059066, 2721059126, 2721059156, 2721059157, 2721059162, 2721059168,
2721059179, & 2721059197 are owned by various property owners & located on the
north side of Auburn WY S, east of Academy DR SE. The change would remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan adoption and
revert to the former designation.
Parcel ID
Number/
address
Property
owner
Parcel
Size
(Approx.)
Current
Comprehensive
Plan
Designation
Current
Zoning
Classification
Current Land Use
2721059053
Muckelshoot
Tribe
0.22
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
with “Residential
Transition
Overlay”
“R-20,
Residential”
Duplex
2721059063 Muckelshoot
Tribe
0.06
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Access Tract
2721059066
Orrozco,
Salvador
and Val
0.23
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Single Family
Residence
2721059126 Muckelshoot
Tribe
0.52
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Duplex
2721059156 Muckelshoot
Tribe
0.39
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Duplex
2721059157
Muckelshoot
Tribe
0.36
acres
“Single Family
Residential” with
“Residential
Transition
Overlay”
“R-20,
Residential”
Duplex
2721059162
Huang,
Angelina
and Yao
0.63
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Single Family
Residence
2721059168
Bunkhan,
Chakkaphan
and
Suphawan
0.19
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Single Family
Residence
2721059179 Muckelshoot
Tribe
0.42
acres
“Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Triplex
2721059197 Muckleshoot
Tribe
0.23 “Single Family
Residential”
“R-20,
Residential” Duplex
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Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #13 to
change the land use designation of a group of 10 contiguous parcels from "Single Family
Residential" to "Multiple Family Residential" (Parcel Nos. 2721059053, 2721059063,
2721059066, 2721059126, 2721059156, 2721059157, 2721059162, 2721059168,
2721059179, & 2721059197).
CPM #14
Change the mapped land use designation of 23 parcels located at various locations in
downtown from "Institutional" to "Downtown Urban Center".
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Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of 23 parcels at various
locations in downtown from "Institutional" to "Downtown Urban Center". Some are City-
owned; others are privately owned. Parcel Nos. 0492000460, 0492000461,
0492000463, 7816200100, 7816200060, 0498500005, 0492500100, 0303450000,
0492500240, 0492500275, 0492500260, 0483000085, 0483000080, 0489000040,
7331400135, 0489000005, 7331400460, 7331400485, 7331400486, 7331400500,
8698100030, 8698100035, & 8698100040. Remedy an inadvertent change of mapped
land use designation with adoption of map as part of 2015 plan. Requested to revert to
pre-2015 designation of "Downtown Urban Center". The change would remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan adoption and
revert to the former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #14 to
change the land use designation of 23 parcels at various locations in downtown from
"Institutional" to "Downtown Urban Center" (Parcel Nos. 0492000460, 0492000461,
0492000463, 7816200100, 7816200060, 0498500005, 0492500100, 0303450000,
0492500240, 0492500275, 0492500260, 0483000085, 0483000080, 0489000040,
7331400135, 0489000005, 7331400460, 7331400485, 7331400486, 7331400500,
8698100030, 8698100035, & 8698100040).
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CPM #15
Change the mapped land use designation of numerous parcels within the Lakeland
Hills South PUD from "Residential Transition" to "Moderate Density Residential" and
to “Multiple Family Residential”.
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of numerous parcels
within the Lakeland Hills community from "Residential Transition" to "Moderate Density
Residential" and to “Multiple Family Residential”. The location of the parcels within the
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Lakeland special planning area is shown on the map. The change would remedy an
inadvertent change of mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan adoption and
revert to the former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #15 to
change the land use designation of change the land use designation of numerous
parcels within the Lakeland Hills South PUD from "Residential Transition" to "Moderate
Density Residential" and to “Multiple Family Residential”.
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CPM #16
Change the mapped land use designation of 0.21-acre city-owned stormwater facility
on the south side of 35th St SE, from "Institutional" to "Multiple Family Residential".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of a 0.21-acre city-
owned stormwater facility serving a plat from "Institutional" to "Multiple Family
Residential" to agree with designation applicable to the balance of the plat. Parcel No.
1877100170 is owned by the City and located on south side of 35th St SE, 290 feet west
of D ST SE. The lot for the stormwater facility was created from the "D ST SE Plat" and
should retain the same comprehensive plan designation as the balance of the plat. It is
not the intention of the Comprehensive Plan designation to apply a separate
classification to each special purpose lot or tract needed to support the overall
subdivision. Land use designations should apply to broad geographic areas based on
compatibility and generally not on an individual parcel basis. The change would remedy
an inadvertent change of mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan adoption
and revert to the former designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #16 to
change the land use designation of change the land use designation of 0.21-acre city-
owned stormwater facility serving a plat from "Institutional" to "Multiple Family
Residential" (Parcel No. 1877100170).
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CPM #17
Change the mapped land use designation of an approximately 0.71- acre privately-
owned parcel located east of end of B ST SE between 15th and 16th ST SE from
"Residential Transition" to "Multiple Family Residential".
Discussion
This city-initiated request is to change the land use designation of an approximately
0.71- acre privately-owned and developed parcel from "Residential Transition" to
"Multiple Family". Parcel No. 1921059271 owned by Mayfield TNC LLC is located east
of end of B ST SE between 15th and 16th ST SE. According to KC Assessor records,
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CPA17-0001, 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
Group #2 – City Initiated Plan Map Amendments
Date: October 19, 2017
Page 33 of 34
the property is developed with two, 2-story buildings as the "Mayfield Apartments"
containing 31 dwelling units. The change would remedy an inadvertent change of
mapped land use designation as part of 2015 plan adoption and revert to the former
designation.
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission to recommend approval of a map amendment CPM #17 to
change the land use designation of an approximately 0.71- acre privately-owned and
developed parcel from "Residential Transition" to "Multiple Family" (Parcel No.
1921059271).
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CPA17-0001, 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment,
Group #2 – City Initiated Plan Map Amendments
Date: October 19, 2017
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EXHIBIT LIST:
Exhibit 1. Staff Report Group #2 Amendments - CPA17-0001 and REZ17-0002, REZ17-0003 & REZ17-
0004
Exhibit 2. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Maps (Thumbnails of maps are provided in the staff report
and full size maps are available in the ‘working binder’)
Exhibit 3. Rezone Maps (Full size maps are in the ‘working binder’)
Exhibit 4. WA State Dept. of Commerce 60-Day Acknowledgement Letter dated September 26, 2017
(in the ‘working binder’)
Exhibit 5. Notice of Application and Determination of Non-Significance (in the ‘working binder’)
Exhibit 6. Notice of Public Hearing (Attached)
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Ordinance No. 6667
November 17, 2017
Page 11
Exhibit "D"
The Auburn, Dieringer, Federal Way, and Kent School District
Capital Facilities Plans
City of Auburn Capital Facilities Plan
Excerpt of “Volume 1 - Land Use Element” of the City
Comprehensive Plan (Pages LU-4 through LU-7) with strike
through and underlines to show changes (Four of the nine text
amendments are contained within this excerpt).
P/T #6 - Remove the discussion of a "Mixed Use" land use designation from the text of
the Plan and from the Land Use Map. The R10, R16, and R20 residential
zoning districts already allow for mixed uses (comprised of residential &
commercial) as permitted uses (See Table 18.07.020, Permitted Use Table ).
P/T #7 - Add text to add back the R5, Residential zoning district back in as an
implementing zone for the "Single Family" Land Use Designation. The 2015
Comp Plan this zone was inadvertently omitted as an implementing zoning
district of any Comp. Plan land use designation and must be corrected.
P/T #8 - Change the title of the land use designation of "Residential Transition" to
"Moderate Density Residential". Requested to revert to pre-2015 title of the
category. Provide a distinct and logical title for the category to address and
reflect the range of residential densities.
P/T #9 - Add the "R-10, Residential" and R-16, Residential" zoning districts back as
implementing zones for the "Residential Transition" or if recommended, to the
"Moderate Density Residential" Land Use Designation. In the 2015, Comp Plan
these zoning districts were inadvertently omitted as an implementing zoning
districts of any Comp. Plan land use designation.
(See “Comp. Plan Policy/Text Amendments” tab in the working binder)
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6668 - 2018 School Impact Fees (Snyder) (10
Minutes)
Date:
November 20, 2017
Department:
Community Development &
Public Works
Attachments:
Agenda Bill Ordinance No. 6668
Ordinance No. 6668
Table Comparis on Chart for 2018 Fees
Pierce County 2018 S chool Impact Fee
Ordinance
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council review Ordinance No. 6668.
Background Summary:
See the attached agenda bill.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Other: Legal & Planning
Councilmember:Staff:Snyder
Meeting Date:November 27, 2017 Item Numb er:
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject: ZOA17-0007; Ordinance # 6668 to revise school
district impact fees for year 2018
Date: November 16, 2017
Department:
Community Development &
Public Works Dept.
Attachments:
Ordinance # 6668
Table Comparison of Impact Fees
indicated in each CFPs
Pierce Co. Ordinance #2017-78
Budget Impact:
(none)
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council to discuss school impact fee ordinance revisions
Background Summary:
Title 19 (Impact Fees) of the Auburn City Code contains standards an d regulations pertaining to the
collection of impact fees in the City of Auburn. Specifically, Chapter 19.02 (School Impact Fees)
addresses the establishment, calculation, collection and amendment of school impact fees within the
municipal boundaries of the City of Auburn. The city originally established school impact fees in 1998 by
Ordinance No. 5078. Portions of four school districts occur within the City limits.
Pursuant to Code Section 19.02.060 (Annual Council Review) of the Auburn City Code, on at least an
annual basis, the Auburn City Council shall review the information submitted by the Districts pursuant to
ACC 19.02.050. The review shall be in conjunction with any update of the capital facilities plan element of
the city's comprehensive plan. The City Council may also at this time determine if an adjustment to the
amount of the impact fees is necessary.
The City of Auburn Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment process for 2017 included requests for City
approval of the Capital Facilities Plans of the four districts as follows:
* 2017 - 2023 Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan;
* 2018-2023 Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan;
* 2018 Federal Way School District Capital Facilities Plan; and
* 2017-2018 through 2022-2023 Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan.
These requests were submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.02.050 (Submission of
District Capital Facilities Plan and Data) of the Auburn City Code.
The School Districts’ Capital Facilities Plans are contained in the working notebook s (three-ring binders)
for the 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments, distributed to the City Council prior to the 11-27-
17 study session.
Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Building M&O
Airport Finance Cemetery Mayor
Hearing Examiner Municipal Serv. Finance Parks
Human Services Planning & CD Fire Planning
Park Board Public Works Legal Police
Planning Comm. Other Public Works Human Resources
Action:
Committee Approval: Yes No
Council Approval: Yes No Call for Public Hearing ___/___/____
Referred to _________________________________ Until ____/___/____
Tabled ______________________________________ Until ___/___/____
Councilmember: Staff: Snyder
Meeting Date: November 27, 2017 Item Number:
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Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6668 related to adjusting School
Impact Fees
Date: November 16, 2017
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Definition
The city’s code section 19.02 contains the city’s regulations governing school impact fees. It provides the
following definition:
"Impact fee" means a payment of money imposed upon development as a condition of development
approval to pay for school facilities needed to serve new growth and development that is reasonably
related to the new development that creates additional demand and need for public facilities, that is a
proportionate share of the cost of the school facilities, and that is used for such facilities that
reasonably benefit the new development.
Related Authority
Other key points of the city’s regulations include:
The impact fee shall be based on a capital facilities plan adopted by the school district and
incorporated by reference by the city as part of the capital facilities element of the city's
comprehensive plan, adopted pursuant to Chapter 36.70A RCW, for the purpose of establishing
the fee program.
Separate fees shall be calculated for single-family and multifamily types of dwelling units, and
separate student generation rates must be determined by the district for each type of dwelling
unit.
The fee shall be calculated on a district-wide basis using the appropriate factors and data
supplied by the district. The fee calculations shall also be made on a district -wide basis to assure
maximum utilization of all available school facilities in the district which meet district standards.
As a condition of the city's authorization and adoption of a school impact fee ordinance, the city
and the applicable district shall enter into an interlocal agreement governing the operation of the
school impact fee program, and describing the relationship and liabilities of the parties. The
agreement must provide that the district shall hold the city harmless for all damages .
On an annual basis (by July 1st or on a date agreed to by district and the city and stipulated in
the interlocal agreement), any district for whic h the city is collecting impact fees shall submit the
Capital facilities plan and supporting information t o the city.
Applicants for single-family and multifamily residential building permits shall pay the total
amount of the impact fees assessed before the building permit is issued, using the impact fee
schedules in effect, unless the fee has been deferred pursuant to City Ordinance No. 6341.
The impact fee calculation shall be based upon the formula set forth in ACC 19.02.110, “Impact
fee formula”. The formula is the city's determination of the appropriate proportionate share of the
costs of public school capital facilities needed to serve new growth and development to be funded
by school impact fees based on the factors defined in ACC 19.02.020. Base d on this formula, the
“Fee Obligation” is the “Total Unfunded Need” x 50% = Fee Calculation.
The Capital Facilities Plans that were approved by each of the school boards contain proposed school
impact fees for each of the Districts. The requests for adjustment of the school impact fees are required
to be submitted concurrent with the submittal of the Capital Facilities Plans. Under City regulations, a
separate letter request is only required to be submitted to the city when the fee adjustment is requested to
increase.
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Impact Fees
Date: November 16, 2017
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Council Review and Decision
The establishment of the actual fees occurs through separate Council action amending Chapter 19.02 of
the Auburn City Code. Section 19.02.060, (Annual Council Review) specifies the following:
“On at least an annual basis, the city council shall review the information submitted by the district
pursuant to ACC 19.02.050. The review shall be in conjunction with any update of the capital
facilities plan element of the city's comprehensive plan. The city council may also at this time
determine if an adjustment to the amount of the impact fees is necessary; provided, that any
school impact fee adjustment that would increase the school impact fee shall require the
submittal of a written request for the adjustment by the applicable school district concurrent with
the submittal of the annual capital facilities plan pursuant to ACC 19.02.050. In making its
decision to adjust impact fees, the city council will take into consideration the quality and
completeness of the information provided in the applicable school district capital facilities plan
and may decide to enact a fee less than the amount supported by the capital facilities plan.”
Section 19.02.060 establishes that the Auburn City Council is not obligated to accept the fees proposed
by the School Districts within their submitted Capital Facilities Plans and may establish fees that the
Council determines are more appropriate and consistent with the public’s interest in reasonably mitigating
school impacts within the affected portion of the City.
Recommendation (Contained in draft Ordinance No. 6668)
Auburn School District:
The Auburn School District indicated by letter submitted with their Capital Facilities Plan, that they are
requesting an increase in school impact fees for the year 2018. The year 2018 for single-family
dwellings is proposed to be $3,321.86, a decrease of $2,147.51 and the requested fee for multiple -
family dwellings is $2,081.29, an increase of $441.59. The actual impact fees are established by
ordinance through subsequent City Council action.
Dieringer School District:
The Dieringer School District indicated by letter submitted with their Capital Facilities Plan that they are
requesting an increase in school impact fees for year 2018. The year 2018 fees for single-family
dwellings as identified in the CFP is proposed to be $3,760.00, an increase of $360.00 and the
requested fee for multiple family dwellings is $1,081.00; a decrease of $678.00. The actual impact fees
are established by ordinance through subsequent City Council action.
While, a proposed fee calculation of $3,760.00 for single family residential and $1,081.00 for multiple
family residential is identified based on their Capital Facilities Plan, related to this, the Pierce County
Council by Ordinance No. 2017-78 adopted November 7, 2017; effective January 1, 2018, establishing
a school impact fee for the Dieringer School District of $3,485.00 for single family residential and
$1,081.00 for multiple family residential (See Exhibit). Pierce County routinely establishes a uniform
rate for all districts within their jurisdiction and only makes yearly adjustments based on the Consumer
Price Index. The Dieringer School District is the only school district common to both the jurisdictions of
the City of Auburn and Pierce County.
It appears appropriate to establish a fee applicable in the City of Auburn for the Dieringer School district
that is the same as the fee implemented in Pierce County’s fee since it is more appropriate and
consistent with the public’s interest in reasonably mitigating school impacts within the affected portion of
the City. The draft Ordinance No. 6668 has been prepared to reflect school impact fees that are the
same as Pierce County’s school impact fee and differs from what the Dieringer School District has
requested, as historically has been done.
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Federal Way School District:
The Federal Way School District indicated by letter submitted with their Capital Facilities Plan that they
are requesting an increase in school impact fees for year 2018. The year 2018 fees for single-family
dwellings is proposed to be $6,842.00, representing an increase of $3,644.00 and the requested fee for
multi-family dwellings is $20,086.00, an increase of $11,700.00. The actual im pact fees are established
by ordinance through subsequent City Council action.
According to communication from Tanya Nascimento, Student & Demographic Forecaster of the
Federal Way Public Schools, there are several factors which have driven the multiple family impact
fees to increase quite significantly in this plan. One factor is an increase in observed multiple-family
student generation rates. When calculating the impact fees for their capital facilities plan, the
District can only use actual student generation rates, either based on district or the King County
average. Prior to 2016, there had been no multi-family developments in our District, so we were
using the King County average. In 2015, the first of three multi-family developments was opened
and fully occupied in the City of Federal Way. The second was opened and occupied in late 2016
and the third was opened in fully occupied in summer of 2017. The first two developments have
been included in the generation rate calculation for this plan. The specific generation rates can be
found on Page 29. These multiple-family complexes are generating more than one student per unit
which is significantly higher than past developments within the School District.
In addition to the high student generation rates, the District completed work with its Facilities
Planning Committee which determined a need for additional capacity at a number of schools. As a
result of this work, Phase II of the District’s plan will be placed on the November ballot for a bond
request. The facilities impacted during Phase II can be found on Page 7 of the Capital Facilities
Plan. Anticipated funding for this project can be found on the Six-Year Finance Plan on Page 9.
The Finance Plan outlines the anticipated timeline for begi nning and completion of the various
projects. It is important to note that not all projects within Phase II will create additional capacity.
Only costs associated with increasing needed capacity are used in the formula for calculating
Impact Fees. The specific cost calculations are outlined on Page 32 of the Capital Facilities Plan.
Kent School District
The Kent School District indicated by letter submitted with their Capital Facilities Plan that they are
requesting an increase in school impact fees for year 2018. The year 2018 fees for single-family
dwellings is proposed to be $2,267.00, representing an increase of $57.00 and the requested fee for
multi-family dwellings is $5,235.00, an increase of $135.00. The actual impact fees are established by
ordinance through subsequent City Council action.
Scheduling of Actions
A discussion of the School District Capital Facilities Plans school impact fee changes and Ordinance No.
6668 is scheduled for Council Work Session November 27, 2017. City Council consideration is
tentatively planned for December 4, 2017.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 6 6 8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON AMENDING SECTIONS
19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130 AND 19.02.140 OF THE
AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACTS
FEES
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has adopted a school impact fee ordinance and
collects school impact fees on behalf of certain school districts located or located in part
within the City of Auburn; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn School District, Dieringer School District, Federal Way
School District, and the Kent School District, each being located in part within the City of
Auburn, have provided the City of Auburn with updated capital facilities plans to be
considered during the City’s 2017 annual comprehensive plan amendment process that
addresses among other things, the appropriate school impact fee for single family
residential dwellings and multi- family residential dwellings for each district; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn School District issued a Determination of Non -
Significance for the 2017 - 2023 Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan June 9,
2017; the Dieringer School District issued a Determination of Non- Significance for the
2018-2023 Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan May 16, 2017; the Federal
Way School District issued a Determination of Non-Significance for the 2018 Federal
Way School District Capital Facilities Plan May 12, 2017; and the Kent School District
issued a Determination of Non-Significance for the 2017-2018 through 2022-2023 Kent
School District Capital Facilities Plan May 9, 2017; and
WHEREAS the City of Auburn issued a Determination of Non -Significance (DNS)
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on September 19, 2017 for the City of Auburn Year 2017 city-initiated comprehensive
plan map and text amendments (File No. SEP17-0014), and
WHEREAS, after proper notice published in the City’s official newspaper at least
ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing, the Auburn Planning Commission on October
18, 2017 and November 1, 2017 conducted public hearings on the proposed Auburn
School District 2017-2023 Capital Facilities Plan, the proposed Dieringer School District
2018 - 2023 Capital Facilities Plan; the proposed Federal Way School District 2018
Capital Facilities Plan; and for the proposed Kent School District 2017-2018 through
2022-2023 Capital Facilities Plan; and
WHEREAS, following the conclusion of the public hearing on October 18, 2017
and November 1, 2017, and subsequent deliberations, the Auburn Planning
Commission, following individual positive motions, made separate recommendations to
the Auburn City Council on the approval of the Auburn School District 2017-2023
Capital Facilities Plan, the Dieringer School District 2018 - 2023 Capital Facilities Plan;
the Federal Way School District 2018 Capital Facilities Plan; and for the Kent School
District 2017-2018 through 2022-2023 Capital Facilities Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council reviewed the recommendations of the
Auburn Planning Commission on the school district capital facilities plans at a regularly
scheduled study session on November 27, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council considered the recommendations of the
Auburn Planning Commission on the capital facilities plans at a regularly scheduled
meeting on December 4, 2017, and a positive motion approved the Auburn School
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District 2017-2023 Capital Facilities Plan, the Dieringer School District 2018 - 2023
Capital Facilities Plan; the Federal Way School District 2018 Capital Facilities Plan; and
for the Kent School District 2017-2018 through 2022-2023 Capital Facilities (Ordinance
No. 6667); and
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2017 the Auburn City Council at a regularly
scheduled study session reviewed amendments to Title 19 (Impact Fees) and more
specifically, Chapter 19.02 (School Impact Fees) pertaining to school impact fees for
single family residential dwelling units and multi-family dwelling units to be applied in the
City of Auburn for the Auburn School District; Dieringer School District, Federal Way
School District, and the Kent School District; respectively, based on the aforementioned
capital facilities plans for each of these districts; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Code provides for adjustments to school impact
fees based on a review of the capital facilities plans for each of the districts; and
WHEREAS, Section 19.02.060 (Annual Council Review) of the Auburn City Code
specifies that the Auburn City Council will in making its decision to adjust impact fees
take into consideration the quality and completeness of the information provided in the
applicable school district capital facilities p lan and may decide to enact a fee less than
the amount supported by the capital facilities plan. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment to the City Code. Section 19.02.115 of the Auburn City
Code is hereby amended to read as follows.
19.02.115 Impact fee calculation and schedule for the Dieringer School
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District.
The impact fee calculation and schedule below is based upon a review of
the impact fee calculation for single-family residences and for multifamily
residences set forth in the most recent version of the Dieringer School
District Capital Facilities Plan adopted by the Auburn city council as an
element of the Auburn comprehensive plan. The calculation is the
determination of the appropriate proportionate share of the costs of public
school capital facilities needed to serve new growth and development to
be funded by school impact fees based on the factors defined in ACC
19.02.020.
Effective January 1, 20172018, or the effective date of this ordinance
whichever is later, the school impact fee shall be as follows:
Per Single-Family Dwelling Unit $3,400.00$3,485.00
Per Multifamily Dwelling Unit $1,759.00$1,081.00
(Ord. 6627 § 1, 2016; Ord. 6581 § 1, 2016; Ord. 6542 § 1, 2014; Ord.
6488 § 1, 2013; Ord. 6445 § 1, 2012; Ord. 6393 § 1, 2011; Ord. 6341 § 2,
2011; Ord. 6340 § 1, 2010; Ord. 6279 § 1, 2009; Ord. 6214 § 1, 2008;
Ord. 6134 § 1, 2007; Ord. 6060 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5950 § 2, 2005 .)
Section 2. Amendment to the City Code. Section 19.02.120 of the Auburn City
Code is hereby amended to read as follows.
19.02.120 Impact fee calculation and schedule for the Auburn School
District.
The impact fee calculation and schedule is based upon a review of the
impact fee calculation for single-family residences and for multifamily
residences set forth in the most recent version of the Auburn School
District’s Capital Facilities Plan adopted by the Auburn city council as an
element of the Auburn comprehensive plan. The calculation is the
determination of the appropriate proportionate share of the costs of public
school capital facilities needed to serve new growth and development to
be funded by school impact fees based on the factors defined in ACC
19.02.020.
Effective January 1, 20172018, or the effective date of this ordinance
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whichever is later, the school impact fee shall be as follows:
Per Single-Family Dwelling Unit $5,469.37$3,321.86
Per Multifamily Dwelling Unit $1,639.70$2,081.29
(Ord. 6627 § 1, 2016; Ord. 6581 § 2, 2016; Ord. 6542 § 2, 2014; Ord.
6488 § 2, 2013; Ord. 6445 § 2, 2012; Ord. 6393 § 2, 2011; Ord. 6341 § 2,
2011; Ord. 6340 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6279 § 2, 2009; Ord. 6214 § 2, 2008;
Ord. 6134 § 2, 2007; Ord. 6060 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5950 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5793
§ 1, 2003; Ord. 5232 § 1, 1999.)
Section 3. Amendment to the City Code. Section 19.02.130 of the Auburn City
Code is hereby amended as follows.
19.02.130 Impact fee calculation and schedule for the Kent School
District.
The impact fee calculation and schedule is based upon a review of the
impact fee and calculation for single-family residences and for multifamily
residences set forth in the most recent version of the Kent School District’s
Capital Facilities Plan adopted by the Auburn city council as an element of
the Auburn comprehensive plan. The calculation is the determination of
the appropriate proportionate share of the costs of public school capital
facilities needed to serve new growth and development to be funded by
school impact fees based on the factors defined in ACC 19.02.020.
Effective January 1, 20172018, or the effective date of this ordinance
whichever is later, the school impact fee shall be as follows:
Per Single-Family Dwelling Unit $5,100.00$5,235.00
Per Multifamily Dwelling Unit $2,210.00$2,267.00
(Ord. 6627 § 1, 2016; Ord. 6581 § 3, 2016; Ord. 6542 § 3, 2014; Ord.
6488 § 3, 2013; Ord. 6445 § 3, 2012; Ord. 6393 § 3, 2011; Ord. 6341 § 2,
2011; Ord. 6340 § 3, 2010; Ord. 6279 § 3, 2009; Ord. 6214 § 3, 2008;
Ord. 6134 § 3, 2007; Ord. 6060 § 3, 2006; Ord. 5950 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5233
§ 1, 1999.)
Section 4. Amendment to the City Code. Section 19.02.140 of the Auburn City
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Code is hereby amended to read as follows.
19.02.140 Impact fee calculation and schedule for the Federal Way
School District.
The impact fee calculation and schedule is based upon a review of the
impact fee and calculation for single-family residences and for multifamily
residences set forth in the most recent version of the Federal Way School
District’s Capital Facilities Plan adopted by the Auburn city council as an
element of the Auburn comprehensive plan. The calculation is the
determination of the appropriate proportionate share of the costs of public
school capital facilities needed to serve new growth and development to
be funded by school impact fees based on the factors defined in ACC
19.02.020.
Effective January 1, 20172018, or the effective date of this ordinance
whichever is later, the school impact fee shall be as follows:
Per Single-Family Dwelling Unit $3,198.00$$6,842.00
Per Multifamily Dwelling Unit $8,386.00$20,086.00
(Ord. 6627 § 1, 2016; Ord. 6581 § 4, 2016; Ord. 6542 § 4, 2014; Ord.
6488 § 4, 2013; Ord. 6445 § 4, 2012; Ord. 6393 § 4, 2011; Ord. 6341 § 2,
2011; Ord. 6340 § 4, 2010; Ord. 6279 § 4, 2009; Ord. 6214 § 4, 20 08;
Ord. 6134 § 4, 2007; Ord. 6060 § 4, 2006; Ord. 6042 § 1, 2006.)
Section 5. Constitutionality and Invalidity. If any section, subsection sentence,
clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance, is for any reason held invalid or
unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 6. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be se parate 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
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circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this or dinance, or the
validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 7. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
Section 8. 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
ATTEST:
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NANCY BACKUS, Mayor
_________________________
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
Published: _____________________
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School Impact Fee Proposal
(Effective Year 2018)
11-16-17
School
District Multiple Family Single Family
Past 2017
fee, Per
ACC 19.02
CFP says: Requested
Amount
Change? Past 2017
fee, Per
ACC 19.02
CFP says: Requested
Amount
Change?
Auburn $1,639.70 $2,081.29
Page 29
$2,081.29 Increase
of
$441.59
$5,459.37 $3,321.86
Page 29
$3,321.86 Decrease
of
$2,147.51
Dieringer $1,759.00 $1,081.00
Page 16
$1,081.00 Decrease
of
$678.00
$3,400.00 $3,760.00
Page 16
$3,760.00 Increase
of
$360.00
Federal
Way
$8,386.00 $20,086.00
Page 28 &
30
$20,086.00
Increase
of
$11,700.0
0
$3,198.00 $6,842.00
Page 28 &
30
$6,842.00 Increase
of
$3,644.00
Kent $2,210.00 $2,267.00
Page 31-32
$2,267.00 Increase
of
$57.00
$5,100.00 $5,235.00
Page 31-32
$5,235.00 Increase
of
$135.00
CFP = Capital Facilities Plan
ACC = Auburn City Code
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Ordinance No. 2017-78
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Pierce County Council
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Tacoma, WA 98402
Sponsored by: Councilmember Derek Young 1
Requested by: Pierce County Council 2
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ORDINANCE NO. 2017-78 5
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An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Section 4A.30.030 of 8
the Pierce County Code (PCC), "School Impact Fee 9
Schedule," to Adjust School Impact Fees for 2018 Based 10
Upon Changes in the Consumer Price Index; and Setting an 11
Effective Date. 12
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Whereas, school impact fees in Pierce County are calculated according to the 14
formulas in Section 4A.30.020 of the Pierce County Code (PCC), then the fee is 15
"capped" by a "Maximum Fee Obligation" (MFO) which increases annually according to 16
the Consumer Price Index for the Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton Standard Metropolitan 17
Statistical Area (PCC 4A.30.020 D.); and 18
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Whereas, the annual adjustment must be adopted by Ordinance following the 20
adoption of the Capital Facilities Plan and any review of impact fees; and 21
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Whereas, it has been the practice of the Pierce County Council (Council) to only 23
adjust impact fees in increments of five dollars, rounding up to the nearest five dollar 24
increment; and 25
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Whereas, the Council temporarily suspended inflationary adjustments to park 27
and school impact fees for the years 2012 and 2013 for economic reasons through the 28
adoption of Ordinance Nos. 2011-81s and 2012-71; and 29
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Whereas, school impact fees are collected for residential development in the 31
unincorporated County for school districts that meet the requirements in Title 4A PCC; 32
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Whereas, the Consumer Price Index for all urban customers for the Seattle-35
Tacoma-Bremerton area for January 2006 was calculated to be 202.25 (the base index 36
for school impact fees); for August 2017 it was 263.333, which is an increase of 30.20 37
percent; and 38
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Whereas, the MFO for school districts effective in January 2006 and adopted in 40
Ordinance No. 2004-94s was $2,675.00 for single-family dwelling units, and $1,410.00 41
for each multi-family dwelling unit; and 42
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Whereas, as a result of inflationary adjustments from prior years, the current 44
MFO for schools is $3,400.00 for single-family dwelling units, and $1,790.00 for multi-45
family dwelling units; and 46
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Ordinance No. 2017-78
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Pierce County Council
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Tacoma, WA 98402
Whereas, after adjusting for changes to the Consumer Price Index through 1
August 2017 and rounding up to the nearest five dollar increment, the adjusted school 2
MFOs are $3,485.00 for single-family dwelling units, and $1,840.00 for multi-family 3
dwelling units, an increase of $85.00 and $50.00, respectively; and 4
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Whereas, pursuant to PCC 4A.10.130 and 4A.30.010 C., the County has 6
reviewed the relevant School Districts' Capital Facilities Plans, County Comprehensive 7
Plan Amendments, and Title 4A PCC; and 8
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Whereas, the White River and Carbonado School Districts have requested that 10
no impact fees be collected by Pierce County within their respective districts; Now 11
Therefore, 12
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of Pierce County: 14
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Section 1. Section 4A.30.030 of the Pierce County Code, "School Impact Fee 16
Schedule," is hereby amended as shown in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and 17
incorporated herein by reference. 18
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Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2018. 20
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PASSED this day of , 2017. 23
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ATTEST: PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL 25
Pierce County, Washington 26
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Denise D. Johnson Douglas G. Richardson 30
Clerk of the Council Council Chair 31
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Pierce County Executive 36
Approved Vetoed , this 37
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Date of Publication of 41
Notice of Public Hearing: 42
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Effective Date of Ordinance: 44
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Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2017-78
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Pierce County Council
930 Tacoma Ave S, Rm 1046
Tacoma, WA 98402
Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 2017-78 1
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Only those portions of Section 4A.30.030 that are proposed to be amended are shown. 3
Remainder of text, tables and/or figures is unchanged. 4
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4A.30.030 School Impact Fee Schedule. 6
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PER SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING
UNIT PER MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
School District
Fee Calculation
for 20172018
20172018 Impact Fee
(Maximum Fee
Obligation Effective
1/01/1718 is
$3,3303,485)
School District Fee
Calculation for
20172018
20172018 Impact Fee
(Maximum Fee
Obligation Effective
1/01/1718 is
$1,7551,840)
Bethel $13,797 $3,400
$3,485
$10,369 $1,795
$1,840
Carbonado 0 0 0 0
Dieringer $5,053
$3,760
$3,400
$3,485
$1,759
$1,081
$1,759
$1,081
Eatonville 0 0 0 0
Fife $6,670
$1,527
$3,400
$1,527
$1,772
$290
$1,772
$290
Franklin
Pierce
$10,032 $3,400
$3,485
$4,530 $1,795
$1,840
Orting $4,841
$10,730
$3,400
$3,485
$163
$11,611
$163
$1,840
Peninsula $5,296
$8,061
$3,400
$3,485
$3,085
$4,800
$1,795
$1,840
Puyallup $8,144
$14,462
$3,400
$3,485
$2,202
$4,233
$1,795
$1,840
Steilacoom $6,184
$4,217
$3,400
$3,485
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Sumner $12,750
$11,851
$3,400
$3,485
$4,302
$1,772
$1,755
$1,772
White River 0 0 0 0
Yelm $4,450 $3,400
$3,485
$1,812 $1,755
$1,795
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
King County Franchise Fee (Snyder) (10 Minutes)
Date:
November 17, 2017
Department:
CD & PW
Attachments:
Figure 1 - City of Auburn Utilities in
Unincorporated King County
King County Ordinance 18403
Proposed Annual Fee Methodology
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
On November 8, 2016, the King County Council passed Ordinance 18403 that requires utility
providers with f ranchise f acilities in King County’s right-of-way (ROW) to pay an annual fee f or
use of their ROW . The City of Auburn’s water, sewer, and storm utilities each have a f ew
f acilities that are in unincorporated areas within the City’s utilities service areas, as shown on
Figure 1. The City has 25-year franchise agreements with King County for water (1996-2021)
and for sewer (2002-2027).
King County has developed a proposed methodology (attached) f or determining the annual
f ee that each franchisee would owe, and is accepting comments about the methodology from
October 23, 2017 to December 7, 2017. The methodology is based on 10% of the
assessed land value (not including the value of improvements) of the properties adjacent to
ROW, with a 6.6% rate of return on that value. There are provisions in the methodology for
periodically updating the fee. The methodology assumes that the annual f ee will be divided
among the number of customers/parcels adjacent to the utilities. The methodology limits the
f ee to a maximum amount of $5 per month per parcel.
Based on the methodology, City staff estimates that the initial annual fee to be paid to King
County would total approximately $2,000 ($600 f or 30 parcels adjacent to the water lines,
$600 for 20 parcels adjacent to the sewer line, and $800 for 20 parcels adjacent to the storm
lines).
Failure to pay the f ee means the City’s f ranchise agreements would not be renewed, and the
City may be subject to legal action for failing to comply with existing franchise terms.
Potential Actions by Other Entities
This Ordinance primarily affects water and sewer districts and private utility providers (e.g.,
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Puget Sound Energy [PSE], telecommunications, etc.). Both the W ashington Association of
Sewer and Water Districts (W ASWD) and PSE have indicated their intent to challenge the
legality of the Ordinance.
Many cities have little or no af f ected utilities; some cities have indicated their intention to pass
the fees on to non-City residents.
Points for Discussion
1. Should the City to pass the f ees on to non-City residents who are water and sewer utility
customers?
2. Should the City pay the f ees from the utility operating fund and f actor this into our rates for
all customers?
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Gaub/Tobin
Meeting Date:November 27, 2017 Item Number:
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Figure 1 – City of Auburn Utilities in Unincorporated King County
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KING COUNTY
Signature Report
November 8, 2016
Ordinance 18403
1200 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
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Proposed No. 2016-0521.3 Sponsors Balducci, Upthegrove, Lambert and
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AN ORDINANCE setting the reasonable compensation,
fees and costs to be paid by a utility company applying for
a franchise or using the righrof-way of county roads under
a franchise, and authorizing a utility company to make a
forbearance payment to King County; amending Ordinance
L75I5, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.675.020,
Ordinance 775I5, Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C.
4A.675.030. Ordinance 1710, Secti on2, asamended, and
K.C.C. 6.27.020, Ordinance 1710, Section 3, and K.C.C.
6.27.030, Ordinance I0l7I, Section 1, as amended, and
K.C.C. 6.27.054, Ordinance 1710, Section 6, as amended,
and K.C.C.6.27.060, Ordinance 1711, Section 4, as
amended, and K.C.C. 14.44.040 and Ordinance lIl90,
Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 14.44.055 and adding
new sections to K.C.C. chapter 6.27.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1.Findings:
A. RCW 36.75.020 grants King County broad authority to establish and regulate
the use ofcounty roads.
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20 B. RCV/ 36.55.010 authorizes King County "to grant franchises . . . to use the
2L right-of-way of county roads . . . for the construction and maintenance of waterworks, gas
22 pipes, telephone, telegraph, and electric light lines, sewers and any other such facilities."
23 C. RCW 80.32.010 authorizes the legislative authority of King County to grant
24 authority and prescribe the terms and conditions for the construction, maintenance and
25 operation of electrical lines for the transmission of electrical power upon, over, along or
26 across the county streets and roads.
27 D. King County grants franchises to public and private utility companies that
28 authorize the utility companies to use the right-of-way of county roads to provide utility
29 service within King County and elsewhere. Franchises grant a valuable property right to
30 utility companies to use the right-of-way, which allows the utility companies to profit and
31 benefit from the use of the right-oÊway in a manner not generally available to the public.
32 E. Utility companies must apply for a franchise to use the right-of-way under
33 K.C.C. chapter 6.27. Franchises are memorialized in a franchise agreement that is
34 negotiated by the parties and approved by the King County council. King County
35 currently recovers from utility companies some but not all of the cost of reviewing and
36 processing the application for a franchise and in some cases has reserved the right in
37 franchise agreements to be compensated for the use of the right-of-way that is authorized
38 by a franchise.
39 F. In exchange for the valuable property right to use the right-of-way, King
40 County has authority to require utility companies to provide reasonable compensation.
4t G. Under these authorities and in light of the valuable properly right granted by a
42 franchise, it is in the best interests of the public to require a utility to provide reasonable
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43 compensation in return for its use of the right-of-way of county roads. In pursuing the
44 best interests of the public, King County intends to evaluate the use of the rightof-way
45 by utilities not subject to the requirement for reasonable compensation in this ordinance,
46 and as appropriate to extend the requirement for reasonable compensation to such
47 utilities.
48 H. RCW 35.58.050 authorizes King County to perform water supply and water
49 pollution abatement and RCW 58.08.010 authorizes the County to establish a public
50 utility district to form an electric utility, which authorities provide the opportunity for
51 King County to establish its own municipal utilities for the benef,rt of the public.
52 L To assure access to the right-of-way of county roads, to increase long term
53 certainty as to the compensation due for use of the right-of-way, and to ease the
54 administrative burden of determining such compensation, some utility companies may
55 desire to enter into an agreement to pay a negotiated amount in exchange for a
56 commitment from King County to grant a franchise and to forbear from competing with
57 the utility company or from requiring the utility company to pay reasonable
58 compensation for use of the right-of-way. Subject to approval by the King County
59 council, such an agreement would be in the best interests of the public.
60 SECTION 2. Ordinance 17515, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.675.020
61 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
62 A. The franchise application fee for aparty requesting a new franchise, an
63 amended franchise, a renewal(O) or extension of an existing franchise or a transfer of its
64 franchise rights under K.C.C. 6.27 .054 is two thousand five hundred dollars.
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B. The advertising fee under K.C.C. 6.27 .054 is the full adverlising costs
associated with the application.
C. The real estate services section of the facilities management division may
assess a surcharge to recover the actual costs ((and-all-expenses)) as specified in K.C.C.
6.21.054.8.
SECTION 3. Ordinance I75I5, Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.675.030
are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The right-of-way construction permit application fee for aparty requesting a
permit under K.C.C. chapter 14.44,is two hundred dollars, as specified in K.C.C.
14.44.040.A.
B. The real estate services section of the facilities management division may
assess a surcharge to recover the actual costs ((and-all-expenses)) as specified in K.C.C.
14.44.040.8.
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SECTION 4. Ordinance 1710, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 6.27.020 arc
each hereby amended to read as follows:
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In accordance with RCW 36.55.010. the
county requires persons or private or municipal corporations to obtain a franchise
approved by the King County council in order to use the right-of-way of county roads for
the construction and maintenance of waterworks, gas pipes, telephone, telegraph and
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88 electric lines, sewers, cable TV and petroleum products and any other such public and
89 private utilities. This requirement may be waived for the purpose of issuing
90 ((emerg€ney)) rightof-way construction permits as provided in K.C.C. 14.44.055.
9L SECTION 5. Ordinance 1710, Section 3, and K.C.C. 6.27 .030 are each hereby
92 amended to read as follows:
93 Applications for ((ri.ghd-way)) franchises shall be submitted, in a form
94 approved by the ((@ing)) facilities management division, to the clerk
95 of the King County council.
96 SECTION 6. Ordinance 10I7I, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 6.27.054 is
97 hereby further amended to read as follows:
98 A. A party requesting a new franchise, an amended franchise, 4 renewal(O) or
99 extension ofan existing franchise or a transfer ofits franchise rights shall pay a franchise
100 application fee as set forth in K.C.C. 4A.675.020. The fee is for ((reimUurseme*+e-*e
101 )) the administrative
Io2 costs ((and-expenses)) incuned by the county in the reviewing and processing of the
103 franchise application. The franchise application fee is payable at the time ((the
to4 )) offranchise issuance. In addition, each
105 applicant shall pay an advertising fee as set forth in K.C.C. 4A.675.020.8. ((Franehise
106 app+i€a+i€n-and-a))Advertising fees are not refundable, even if the application is
107 disapproved.
108 B. The real estate services section may require applicants to reimburse the ((rea+
109 estateservieesseetien)) county for the actual costs ((and-al1-e-xpe*ses)) incuned by the
110 (( ) count)' in the reviewing and processing of an
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application for the issuance, renewal or extension, amendment((;ex+ensien)) or transfer
of ((a)) franchise rights, to the extent the costs exceed the costs of reviewing and
processing the application recovered by the application fee. The payment of actual cost
balances shall be made at the time of the franchise issuance.
C. If a franchise is granted to an applicant, the real estate services section may
116 require the grantee of the franchise to reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred
118 limited to costs incurred for inspections. relocations. abatements and enforcement.
1.1.9 D. The facilities management division is authorized to establish rules or policies
3,20 that defìne actual costs that may be charged to an applicant for a franchise or to a gta!úçq
t2t of a franchise under subsections B. and C. of this section. Costs related to reviewing and
processing applications for franchises and administering franchises may include. but are
not limited to costs for:
1. Personnel. including pa)'roll and manasement;
2. Overhead. including office rent. maintenance and utilitiesl
3. Program planning and development:
4. Dataprocessing and computer:
5. Legal and accounting services: and
6. Consulting services such as engineering and environmental assessment.
E. The facilities manaqement division is authorized to establish rules or policies
to assess annual administration charges to grantees of franchises under subsection C. of
this section to reasonablv cover the costs incurred by the county in administering
franchises. If the facilities management division institutes such an administration charge,
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the real estate services section ma)z require applicants to reimburse the county for the
actual costs incurred bv the county in administering a franchise. to the extent the costs
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r37 F. All ((çranetsise*pp+ieæien)) payments received under this section shall be
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K.C.C. 4A.675.020.4. and K.C.C. 6.27.054.A. and any reimbursement of actual costs
under K.C.C. 6.27.054.8. shall be credited against any franchise compensation required
bv K.C.C.6.27.060.8
((+)) G. This section shall not apply to franchise applications,amended
franchises. renewal (;+men¿men+s)ofexi or transfers
((made)) or franchise rights or franchise administration under the county's cable
television regulations, K.C.C. chapter 6.27 A.
SECTION 7. Ordinance 1710 , Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 6.27.060 are
each hereby amended to read as follows:
A'Allfranchises(())shallbeconsistentwiththe
following criteria:
1. A previously approved comprehensive plan for the applicant; if required to
have such a plan by K.C.C. 13.24.010;
2. The county ((e))Comprehensive ((p))llan;
3. The standards of good practice regarding accommodation of utilities on
county road right-of-way as stated in the King County Road Standards, ((pursuan+æ
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4. The franchise shall include provisions requiring the grantee qjla-Êra¡qhbe to
carry out a program acceptable to the county for the grantee to remove or relocate at its
cost its facilities in the right-of-wa)¡ that pose a hazard to the general public: and
5. The franchise shall include provisions acceptable to the county requiring the
grantee of the franchise to indemnify. defend and hold harmless the county aeainst
damases. includine environmental damases. caused by. arising out of, or incidental to the
grantee's exercise of rights and obligations set forlh in the franchise agreement.
B. All franchises granted for electric. gas, water and sewer utilities shall include a
requirement that the grantee provide the county with franchise compensation under
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C. In addition, all franchises granted for water and sewer utilities shall be
consistent with the following criteria:
1. Health and sanitation regulations of the Seattle-King County department of
publiq health ((depa#r*e*)) and the state;
2. County standards for water mains and fire hydrants and other fire suppression
water facilities and services as defined in chapter 70.315 RCV/. Consistent with the
authority in chapter 70.3I5 RCW, except when the county is acting as a customer or as a
173 111 ì1.\/ê\/aìf the otcl"l.tee of a water rrfilifr¡-^hioo chall at ñ^ avñêñqê fn fha nnrrnfr¡
174 provide fire suppression water facilities and services required by applicable law and shall
t75 indemnify. defend and hold harmless the county against damages arising from f,rre
176 suppression activities during fire events. The costs incurred by the grantee for such fire
!77 suppression water facilities and services shall be credited against any franchise
I78 compensation required bv K.C.C. 6.27.060.8:
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179 3. The grantee of the franchise shall, at no expense to the county, repair all
180 existing facilities that it owns within county road rights-of-way, including all appurtenant
181 facilities and service lines connecting its system to users, if ((sr*€h)) the repair is required
L82 by the county for any reasonable pu{pose;
183 4. The grantee of the franchise shall, at no expense to the county, adjust, remove
t84 or relocate existing facilities with county road rights-of-way, including all appurtenant
185 facilities and service lines connecting its system to users, if the county determines
186 ((su€h)) the adjustment, removal or relocation is reasonably necessary to allow for an
I87 improvement or alteration planned by the county in ((sueh)) the road right-of-way. The
188 county shall give the grantee written notice of ((sueh)) the requirement as soon as
189 practicable, with the goal to provide the notice at the beginning of the ((pre-¿esign))
L90 predesign stage for projects that are part of the county's capital improvement program,
Lgt including such available information as is reasonably necessary for the grantee to plan for
192 ((sueh)) the adjustment, removal or relocation;
193 5. For projects that are apart of the county's capital improvement program, in
1-94 addition to any other notice given to the grantee of the franchise, the county shall provide
195 a vertical and horizontal profile of the roadway and drainage facilities within it, both
196 existing and as proposed by the county, and the proposed construction schedule;
t97 notwithstanding any permit conditions that may later be applied to the county project, this
198 initial design information shall be given at least ((+89)) one hundred eight)'days before
199 construction is scheduled to begin, except in cases of urgent construction or emergencies.
200 The grantee shall respond to this notice, and to any later notices of revised designs based
2o1. on permit conditions, within no more than ((30)) thirty days by providing to the county
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202 the best available information as to the location of all of the grantee's facilities, including
203 all appurtenant facilities and service lines connecting its system to users and all facilities
204 that it has abandoned, within the area proposed for the public works project. The county
205 shall offer the grantee the opportunity to participate in the preparation of bid documents
206 for the selection of a contractor to perform the public works project as well as all required
207 adjustments, removals or relocations of the grantee's facilities. ((Süeh)) The bid
208 documents shall provide for an appropriate cost allocation between the parties. The
2og county shall have sole authority to choose the contractor to perform (($*€h)) the work.
21,0 The grantee and the county may negotiate an agreement for the grantee to pay the county
21.1. for its allocation of costs, but neither party shall be bound to enter into such an
ztT agreement. Under such an agreement, in addition to the grantee's allocation of contractor
213 costs, the grantee shall reimburse the county for costs, such as for inspections or soils
21-4 testing, related to the grantee's work and reasonably incurred by the county in the
21.5 administration of ((su€h)) the joint construction contract((s)). ((Sueh)) The costs shall be
216 calculated as the direct salary cost of the time of county professional and technical
217 personnel spent productively engaged in ((sueh)) the work, plus overhead costs at the
2I8 standard rate charged by the county on other similar projects, including joint projects
ztg with other county agencies((,)): and
220 6. The grantee of the franchise shall, at no expense to the county, assume the
221, following obligations with respect to facilities connected to its system that are within
222 county road rights-of-way and ((våieh)) that it does not own, including appurtenant
223 facilities and service lines connecting its system to users:
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224 a. The grantee shall apply for, upon request and on behalf of the owner of the
225 facilities, a county right-of-way construction permit for any repairs required for ((sueh))
226 the facilities((;previCed-sueh)). but only if the owner agrees to reimburse the grantee for
227 all costs incurred by the grantee and any other reasonable conditions the grantee requires
228 as a precondition to applying for the permit. All work to be performed in the county
229 right-of-way shall comply with all conditions of the county permit and all applicable
230 county requirements. The grantee may at its option perform any part of the repair with its
23L own forces or require the owner to employ a contractor for that pu{pose, ((provid€d
232 sueh) but onl)'if the contractor is approved by the county;
233 b. In the event that the county determines emergency repair of ((sueh)) the
234 owner's facilities is necessary to halt or prevent significant damage to county road rights-
235 of-way or significant threats to the health, safety or welfare of parties other than the
236 owner or the occupants of the building served by ((sueh)) the facilities, the grantee shall
237 take prompt remedial action to correct the emergency to the county's approval, which the
238 county shall not unreasonably withhold; and
239 c. 'When the county or its contractor provides notice to the grantee, ((prrrsuân+
240 te)) in accordance with chapter 19.122 RCW, of its intent to excavate with county road
24I rights-of-way,the grantee shall provide to the county or its contractor the best
242 information available from the grantee's records ot, where reasonable, from the use of
243 locating equipment as to the location of ((sueh)) the facilities, including surface markings
244 where these would reasonably be of use in the excavation. If the grantee fails to make
245 good faith efforts to provide the ((abeve)) information required in this subsection C.6.c.
246 within the deadlines provided by chapter 19.122 RC'W, the grantee shall defend.
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247 indemnity and hold the county harmless for all claims and reasonable costs that result
248 from damage to ((sueh)) the facilities if ((sr*eh)) the damage occurs as a result of the
249 failure to provide ((sll€h)) the information. Nothing in this subsection is intended or shall
250 be construed to create any rights in any third party or to form the basis for any obligation
25L or liability on the part of the county or the grantee toward any third party, nor is anything
252 in this subsection intended or to be construed to alter the rights and responsibilities of the
253 parties under chapter 19.122 RCW, as amended.
2s4 NEV/ SECTION. SECTION 8. There is hereby added to K.C.C. chapter 6.21 a
255 new section to read as follows:
256 A. Each franchise for electric, gas, water or sewer utilities granted by King
257 County shall include a requirement that the grantee of the franchise provide the county
258 reasonable compensation in return for the right to use the right-of-way for the purposes of
259 constructing, operating, maintaining and repairing utility facilities and related
260 appuftenances, which for the purposes of this section is "franchise compensation." This
26t requirement and the process outlined in this section for determining franchise
262 compensation shall apply to franchises granted after the effective date of this ordinance,
263 and to existing franchises that include terms that authorize compensation in return for the
264 right to use the right-of-way. For the purpose of determining franchise compensation
265 under this section, an applicant for a franchise and a grantee of an existing franchise that
266 includes terms that authorize compensation in return for the right to use the right-of-way
267 is "the applicant."
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B. Franchise compensation shall be in the nature of rent and shall be paid
annually. Franchise compensation may be in the form of money, in-kind services or
other nonmonetary benefits, accruing to King County.
C. Franchise compensation shall be determined through consideration of the
following relevant factors, not all of which must be applied to each franchise: the land
value of right-of-way within the applicant's service area; the approximate amount of area
within the right-of-way that will be needed to accommodate the applicant's use; a
reasonable rate of return to King County for the applicant's use of the right-of-way; the
business opportunity made available to the applicant; density of households served; a
reasonable annual adjustment; and other factors that are reasonably related to the value of
the franchise or the cost to King County of negotiating the franchise.
D. The facilities management division is authorized to establish policies that
create a process for the determination of franchise compensation. These policies may
include different processes for the determination of franchise compensation depending on
the size and complexity of the franchise. As part of the process, the facilities
management division may request from the applicant information relevant to the
determination of franchise compensation. Also as part of the process, the facilities
management division shall make a reasonable estimate of franchise compensation and
provide that estimate to the applicant. Thereafter, the applicant shall have a reasonable
opportunity to suggest adjustments to the estimate in order to reach agreement with King
County as to the amount and type of franchise compensation.
NEW SECTION. SECTION 9. There is hereby added to K.C.C. chapter 6.27 a
new section to read as follows:
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29L A. The executive is authorized to consider alternative means of providing utility
292 services, including but not limited to:
293 1. Establishing a King County utility to provide utility services, or
294 2. Granting nonexclusive franchises.
295 B. In exchange for a forbearance payment by a utility company, the county may
296 contract with the utility company:
297 1. To forbear from establishing a King County utility to compete with the utility
298 company; and
299 2. To forbear from requiring the utility company to provide the county
3OO reasonable compensation in return for the right to use the right-of-way as required by
301 K.C.C. 6.27.060.8.
302 C. The forbearance agreement may take the form of a franchise agreement, an
303 interlocal agreement under chapter 39.34 RCW or an agreement under other contracting
304 authority, and shall be subject to approval by the King County council.
3os NEW SECTION. SECTION 10. There is hereby added to K.C.C. chapter 6.27 a
306 new section to read as follows:
307 If any person or entity installs or maintains utility facilities in the right-of-way of
30s county roads without the required franchise, or has not complied with the terms of an
309 existing franchise, the executive is authorizedto initiate legal proceedings to seek all
310 legal and equitable remedies to effectuate this chapter, including, but not limited to:
31.1 A. Ejecting a person or entity occupying the right-of-way of county roads that
3I2 refuses to enter into a franchise with King County or to pay franchise compensation as
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B. Confirming the reasonableness of the franchise compensation required by
K.C.C. 6.27.060.8. that is sought by King County;
C. Enforcing the terms and conditions of a franchise; or
D. Revoking a franchise.
NEV/ SECTION. SECTION 1 1. There is hereby added to K.C.C. chapter 6.27 a
new section to read as follows:
In addition to judicial enforcement under section 10 of this ordinance, the
manager of the real estate services section and the director of the road services division
are authorizedto enforce this chapter and any rules or regulations adopted under this
chapter in accordance with the enforcement and penalty provisions of K.C.C. Title 23. A
citation under K.C.C. 23.32.010.A.1.a. for violation of this chapter and any rules or
regulations adopted under this chapter shall be in the amount of two hundred fifty to one
thousand dollars, depending on the amount of right-of-way being occupied by the person
or entity responsible for code compliance. A violation of a notice and order under K.C.C
23.32.010.A.1.b. for violation of this chapter and any rules or regulations adopted under
this chapter shall be two hundred fifty to one thousand dollars, depending on the amount
of right-oÊway being occupied by the person or entity responsible for code compliance.
SECTION 12. Ordinance ITII, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 14.44.040 are
each hereby amended to read as follows
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A. Each application for a right-of-way construction permit requires a fee payable
tothe((Mien))countyassetforthinK.C.C.4A.675.030forthe
administrative costs ((an+eryenses)) of reviewing and processing the application.
B. The real estate services section shall have the authority to require applicants to
reimburse the ((Mien)) county for the actual costs ((and-all
eçenses))incurredbythe((Mien))countyasaresultofissuance,
renewal or amendment of a right-of-way construction permit, to the extent the costs ((and
expenses)) exceed the costs of reviewing and processing the application recovered by the
application fee. The payment of actual costs shall be made at the time of permit issuance.
SECTION 13. Ordinance 11190, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 14.44.055
are each hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Before January 1. 2018. ((T)Xhe facilities management division may issue
right-of-way construction permits to unfranchised utilities Thereafter the facilities
management division may issue right-oÊway construction permits to unfranchised
utilities onl)¡ under the following circumstances:
1. When the Seattle-King County department of public health has
((¿e+e+mine¿))to the fac divi that the proposed
work is necessary to address a specifically identified public health hazard; ((er))
2. V/hen the road services division of the deparlment of transportation has
((ee+ermined)) certified in writing to the facilities management division that the proposed
work is necessary to address specifically identified actual or imminent damage to county
right-of-way or to address specifically identified hazards to users of county right-of-wa;
or
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county that is likelv to result in a franchise that will be submitted to the council for
approval and the executive has certified that status in writing. The certification shall be
in a letter that shall be filed with the clerk of the council in the form of a paper original
and an electronic copv with the clerk of the council. who shall retain the orisinal and
an electronic c to all
363 B. No right-of-way construction permit for sewer or water facility construction
364 shall be issued unless the facilities management division receives a determination from
365 the chair of the utilities technical review committee that the proposed work is consistent
366 with the King County Comprehensive Plan codified in K.C.C. Title 20 and with K.C.C.
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Ordinance 18403 was introduced on 1012412016 and passed as amended by the
Metropolitan King County Council on IIl7l20l6,by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mr. Gossett, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Dembowski,
Mr. Upthegrove, Ms. Kohl-Welles and Ms. Balducci
No: 2 - Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Dunn
Excused: 0
KING COUNTY COUNCIL
KING COUNTY, V/ASHINGTON
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Key Input
Output
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4. Adjustment = 1.10 but may vary depending on
economic conditions.
5. Adjusted value per sq. ft. of land adjacent to
ROW = Box 3 x Box 4.
Franchise
Use
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6. Based on the typical width of a utility easement =
15'. This provides for reasonable working room and
clearance and may be increased to account for
transmission lines.
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7. Number of linear feet of ROW occupied by the
Utility. Data provided by either KC GIS or Utility.
8. Franchise Use Area = Width (Box 6) x Length
(Box 7). Used to calculate the Value of the
Franchise Use Area (Box 10) below.
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9. This captures the approximate area of the available
ROW a Utility occupies, based on facility location
(aerial or underground). 25% is applied for aerial
utilities and 10% for for underground utilities. This
percentage may increase for transmission lines.
10. Value of Franchise Use Area = Franchise Use
Area (Box 8) x Facility Location Adjustment (Box
9) x Adjusted Value of land adjacent to ROW
(Box 5).
Annual
Compensation
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11. The rate of return will be set at 6.6%, which is
reflective of the current rate of return on real estate
typically charged by municipalities or private parties.
This rate may be reassessed periodically.
12. Annual Compensation = Value of Franchise
Use Area (Box 10) x the Rate of Return (Box 11).
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13. Monthly Compensation = Annual Compensation
(Box 12) ÷ 12.
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14. Residential customers served - data provided by
franchise application.
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15. All customers except residential customers - data
provided by franchise application.
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cost for residential
customers
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Compensation (Box 13 ) ÷ total # of customers
(Box 14 + Box 15).
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18. If the montly cost per customer was revised for
residential customers (Box 17), compensation will also
be reduced to reflect lower residential costs. Revised
monthly compensation = Total residential customers
(Box 14) x Adjusted monthly cost/residential customer
(Box 17) + Total other customers (Box 15) x monthly
cost per customer (Box 16).
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compensation (Box 18) x 12.
Revised Annual Compensation
Monthly cost per customer
Estimation of Franchise Compensation
Valuation of Land Adjacent to ROW
Adjustment for the extent to which Assessed Land
Value lags behind the fair market value of real estate
in KC.
Adjustment for facility
location Value of Franchise Use Area
Total Assessed Land Value
Total Square Feet
Value per sq. ft. of land adjacent to the ROW
Adjusted value per sq. ft. of land adjacent to ROW
Length
Width
17. If the monthly cost per customer (Box 16) is
more than a reasonable amount for residential
customers, then it wil be reduced to lessen the
impact for residential customers. The financial
impact protection amount will be $5/month.
Monthly Compensation
Rate of Return
1. Total assessed land value of parcels adjacent to the ROW in the Franchise Area. Data is provided by
KC GIS.
2. Total square feet of parcels valued in Box 1. Data is provided by KC GIS.
3. The value per sq. ft. of the land adjacent to the ROW = Assessed value of tax paying parcels
(Box 1) ÷ total square feet of the parcels valued in Box 1 (Box 2) .
Franchise Use Area
Valuation of Franchise Use Area
Franchise Compensation Calculation
Financial Impact Protection for Customers
Total residential customers
Total other customers
Revised Monthly Compensation
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6669 - Auburn Poet Laureate (Faber) (10
Minutes)
Date:
November 21, 2017
Department:
Parks/Art and Recreation
Attachments:
Ordinance No. 6669
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council discuss Ordinance No. 6669.
Background Summary:
The ordinance modifies the existing requirement of the Auburn Poet Laureate to broaden the
residency requirements or geographical restriction and allows the selection and recruitment
of a Poet Laureate to be based on their work, the quality and subject matter, their involvement
in the literary community, and how their experiences and sensibilities could relate to Auburn.
The residency requirement is extended to north Pierce and South King County.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:November 27, 2017 Item Number:
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ORDIiVANCE NO. 6 6 6 9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 2.82.020
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO THE
AUBURN POET LAUREATE
WHEREAS, the study of literature forms a vital part of our shared and diverse
culture; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has an active and united community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided for the appointment of a Poet Laureate
to eneourage the appreciation of poetry and literary life in Auburn with the adoption of
Ordinance No. 6383 and creation of Chapter 2.82 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, in order to assure tlie City of a broad pool of poetic talent for the
appoinfinent of a person to fill the poet laureate position, it would be appropriate to amend
the qualification criteria, allowing for individuals involved in the Auburn creative
community, even if not a resident of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. That Seetion 2.82.020 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
2.82.020 Qualifications, Appointment, and Term of Office.
A. The Poet Laureate shall be at least 18 years old, be still living at the time of
his or her appointment, "^ h^ be a resident of South Kinq County or North Pierce
Countv and shall have been activelv enqaqed in Auburn's creative communitv for at least
one year prior to appointment, and shall have demonstrated the following:
1. Excellence as evidenced by the submitted poetry sample.
2. Exemplary professionalism as evidenced by an established history of
publication in journals and books, special honors, awards, fellowships, and/or other
recognition;
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3. Advancement of poetry in Auburn communities as evidenced by a history
of activity in Auburn's literary community through readings, publications, public
presentations and/or teaching.
Employees (or members of their immediate family or household) of the City of
Auburn, and members or staff (or members of their immediate family or household) are
ineligible.
B. The Poet Laureate shall be appointed by the Mayor from three finalists
chosen by the Auburn Arts Commission. The Arts Commission is authorized to
promulgate rules and procedures consistent with this Chapter for the purpose of
conducting the nomination process.
C. The term of appointment shall be for three years. Provided, that the Mayor
may remove the incumbent without cause.
D. The Poet Laureate shall serve without compensation.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this
legislation.
Section 3. 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 4. Effective date. This Ordina.nce 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
Ordinance No. 6669
November 13, 2017
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ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FO
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorn - --
Published:
Ordinance No. 6669
November 13, 2017
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Third Quarter 2017 Financial Report (Coleman) (30 Minutes)
Date:
November 20, 2017
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Q3 Report
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
The quarterly f inancial report summarizes the general state of Citywide f inancial affairs and
highlights signif icant items or trends that the City Council should be aware of . The attachment
provides the year to date through the third quarter 2017 status report based on financial data
available as of October 13, 2017 for the period ending September 30, 2017 and sales tax
inf ormation representing business activity that occurred through July 2017.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:November 27, 2017 Item Number:
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Quarterly Financial Report Through Q3-2017
General Fund Summary
Property TaxesSales TaxesOther TaxesIntergovernmental(Grants, etc.)DevelopmentService FeesCulture &RecreationOther Fees& ChargesOtherRevenuesPersonnelSupplies& ServicesIntergovernmentalOther ExpendituresRevenues Expenditures
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
MillionsYTD
Budget
YTD
Actuals
(Favorable)
YTD
Actuals
(Unfavorable)
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
(Through September 2017)Council& MayorAdministrativeServicesCommunity &Human ServicesMunicipal Court& ProbationHumanResourcesFinanceCity AttorneyCommunityDevelopmentJail - SCOREPolicePublic WorksParks, Arts& RecreationStreetsNon-Departmental$0
$2
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$8
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$14
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$18
$20
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Budget
YTD
Actuals
(Favorable)
YTD
Actuals
(Unfavorable)
General Fund Expenditures by Department
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Quarterly Financial Report Through Q3-2017 2
General Fund 2016
Summary of Sources and Uses Annual YTD YTD YTD
Budget Budget Actual Actual Amount
Operating Revenues
Property Tax 6 20,652,000$ 11,416,200$ 11,476,537$ 9,920,666$ 60,337$ 0.5 %
Sales Tax 7-8 14,746,000 11,059,200 11,054,167 10,969,821 (5,033)(0.0)%
Sales Tax - Pierce County Parks 75,000 55,300 70,929 66,207 15,629 28.3 %
Sales Tax - Annexation Credit 2,032,100 1,510,800 1,530,028 1,500,373 19,228 1.3 %
Criminal Justice Sales Tax 1,889,400 1,395,800 1,499,435 1,454,287 103,635 7.4 %
Brokered Natural Gas Tax 351,800 280,200 134,037 177,005 (146,163)(52.2)%
City Utilities Tax 9-10 3,936,300 2,906,800 2,884,928 2,901,188 (21,872)(0.8)%
Admissions Tax 317,000 236,600 319,643 269,321 83,043 35.1 %
Electric Tax 9-10 3,560,000 2,700,700 2,850,764 2,733,513 150,064 5.6 %
Natural Gas Tax 9-10 1,001,200 879,400 960,214 833,093 80,814 9.2 %
Cable Franchise Fee 11 971,500 723,500 751,424 728,136 27,924 3.9 %
Cable Utility Tax - New 2017 12 1,000,000 750,000 527,616 - (222,384)(29.7)%
Cable Franchise Fee - Capital 66,200 49,650 50,038 49,877 388 0.8 %
Telephone Tax 9-10 1,451,800 1,111,500 1,055,709 1,144,823 (55,791)(5.0)%
Garbage Tax (external)9-10 120,000 90,000 96,104 92,985 6,104 6.8 %
Leasehold Excise Tax 40,000 30,400 187,275 191,475 156,875 516.0 %
Gambling Excise Tax 300,300 225,200 251,094 403,771 25,894 11.5 %
Taxes sub-total 52,510,600$ 35,421,250$ 35,699,942$ 33,436,540$ 278,692$ 0.8 %
Business License Fees 12-13 222,100$ 114,300$ 125,142$ 106,657$ 10,842$ 9.5 %
Building Permits 14 1,575,000 1,179,100 1,063,045 1,432,215 (116,055)(9.8)%
Other Licenses & Permits 541,600 413,300 437,296 582,773 23,996 5.8 %
Intergovernmental (Grants, etc.)15 6,123,910 4,521,992 4,571,803 4,179,792 49,812 1.1 %
Charges for Services:16-18
General Government Services 16 60,700 47,700 58,880 61,991 11,180 23.4 %
Public Safety 16 875,700 660,875 719,522 453,345 58,647 8.9 %
Development Services Fees 17 1,007,600 711,700 705,323 794,082 (6,377)(0.9)%
Culture and Recreation 18 2,319,680 2,055,600 2,039,089 2,076,505 (16,511)(0.8)%
Fines and Penalties 19-20 876,100 671,500 670,078 696,072 (1,422)(0.2)%
Fees/Charges/Fines sub-total 13,602,390$ 10,376,067$ 10,390,180$ 10,383,431$ 14,113$ 0.1 %
Interest and Investment Earnings 20-21 69,000$ 46,600$ 161,285$ 81,161$ 114,685$ 246.1 %
Rents and Leases 20-21 715,300 576,300 720,531 645,327 144,231 25.0 %
Contributions and Donations 20-21 35,000 28,500 38,345 26,883 9,845 34.5 %
Other Miscellaneous 20-21 227,500 174,300 257,127 228,553 82,827 47.5 %
Transfers In 84,000 76,500 76,500 139,112 0 0.0 %
Insurance Recoveries - Capital & Operating 25,000 18,743 106,886 58,094 88,143 470.3 %
Other Revenues sub-total 1,155,800$ 920,943$ 1,360,674$ 1,179,131$ 439,731$ 47.7 %
Total Operating Revenues 67,268,790$ 46,718,259$ 47,450,796$ 44,999,102$ 732,537$ 1.6 %
Operating Expenditures
Council & Mayor 1,240,618$ 931,100$ 850,556$ 802,274$ 80,544$ 8.7 %
Administration 1,640,533 1,230,300 997,121 831,249 233,179 19.0 %
Community & Human Services 1,103,040 643,400 609,707 577,608 33,693 5.2 %
Municipal Court & Probation 4 2,502,954 689,966 537,946 1,892,377 152,020 22.0 %
Human Resources 1,409,871 1,041,300 973,575 930,960 67,725 6.5 %
Finance 1,500,893 1,176,800 1,103,843 898,832 72,957 6.2 %
City Attorney 2,279,653 1,675,000 1,478,386 1,410,070 196,614 11.7 %
Community Development 4,798,583 3,532,500 3,141,340 3,014,962 391,160 11.1 %
Jail - SCORE 3,953,150 2,964,863 2,846,154 3,014,605 118,709 4.0 %
Police 26,897,517 20,020,700 18,646,001 17,490,649 1,374,699 6.9 %
Public Works 3,547,418 2,700,300 2,135,901 2,262,105 564,399 20.9 %
Parks, Arts & Recreation 12,235,387 9,366,500 9,017,914 8,627,328 348,586 3.7 %
Streets 3,798,094 2,624,000 2,546,081 2,256,727 77,919 3.0 %
Non-Departmental 6,254,415 3,947,190 3,062,055 2,783,240 885,135 22.4 %
Total Operating Expenditures 73,162,126$ 52,543,918$ 47,946,581$ 46,792,985$ 4,597,337$ 8.7 %
2017 2017 YTD Budget vs. Actual
Favorable (Unfavorable)
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Executive Summary
This Executive Summary provides an overview of the City’s overall financial position for the
fiscal period ending September 30, 2017, reflecting financial data available as of October 13,
2017.
General Fund:
Through September 2017, General Fund revenues totaled $47.4 million compared to a budget
of $46.7 million, and were $733,000 (1.6%) higher than budget expectations. Some notable
variances to budget year-to-date include:
• Property tax collections through Q3-2017 totaled $11.5 million, which was 0.5% or
$60,000 above budget expectations and exceeded collections through Q3-2016 by
$1.6 million, or 15.7%. This year-over-year increase in property tax collections was
attributable to an increase in assessed valuation and the use of banked capacity.
[page 6]
• General Fund retail sales tax revenues totaled $11.1 million, and exceeded collections
through Q3-2016 by $84,000, or 0.8%. The primary area of significant increase in
sales activity compared to collections through Q3-2016 was in the automotive
category; this was offset by reductions in the services and manufacturing categories.
[pages 7-8]
• The other taxes category performed favorably through Q3-2017, with revenues totaling
$10.1 million compared to a budget of $10.0 million. Electric and natural gas revenues
collected through September exceeded budget by $150,000 and $81,000 respectively.
In addition, leasehold excise taxes collected were $157,000 above budget due to a
$146,000 tax receipt in May for the Emerald Downs property, which is tribally owned.
Through Q3-2017, Brokered Natural Gas revenues were $146,000 under budget. This
is primarily due to the fact that the main remitter of this revenue had a reduction in
sales of approximately 33% through Q3-2017 compared to the same period last year.
In addition, cable utility tax revenues were $222,000 below budget through the third
quarter, although this is just a timing issue where the Q3-2017 revenues associated
with the cable utility tax in the amount of $274,000 were not received until October
2017. [pages 9-12]
• Building permit revenue collected through Q3-2017 totaled $1.1 million compared to a
year-to-date budget of $1.2 million. The volume of building permits issued through Q3-
2017 totaled 565, which represents a 14.4% decline over the number of permits issued
during the same period last year. While building permit revenues collected in 2017
are indicative of continued growth in the City, fewer permits issued combined with a
30% decline in the average valuation of the projects for which permits have been
issued compared to valuations through Q3-2016. This is primarily due to the fact that
building permits issued in 2016 included numerous large scale commercial projects
such as the Promenade Apartment Project and permits for The Reserve project on A
street. [page 14]
• Public safety revenues collected through Q3-2017 totaled $720,000 compared to a
budget of $661,000. Revenues collected through the third quarter of 2017 were
$266,000 higher than what was collected through the third quarter of 2016. This
increased revenue is due to additional contracted Police Officer extra duty security
services (which are reimbursed by the hiring contractor) compared to the same period
last year. [page 16]
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• Culture and recreation revenues collected year-to-date were $2.0 million, and were
slightly under budget expectations by $17,000, or 0.8%. Through Q3-2017, greens
fee revenues collected at the Golf Course were $89,000 less than budgeted, which
represents an 8.5% variance. The unfavorable variance in greens fee revenues was
partially offset by favorable variances in special events revenue, primarily due to
increased revenues collected for vendor fees, increased participant registration, and
the increased sales of wrist-bands (for use of inflatables and other attractions) at
multiple City events including AuburnFest, Petpalooza, and the 4th of July Festival.
[page 18]
• Rents and leases revenues ended the period $144,000, or 25.0% higher than budget.
This favorable variance is due to a combination of factors, including increased rentals
of City-owned facilities such as the new Community and Events Center as well as
increased deposits held for rentals. Also, effective in 2017, the City increased its
inventory of parking spaces, some of which were rented on a 12-month term.
[page 20]
General Fund expenditures through the third quarter of 2017 totaled $47.9 million compared to
a year-to-date budget of $52.5 million, representing an 8.7% favorable variance. All of the
General Fund departments operated within their allocated budget through September 2017.
The year-to-date actuals for Municipal Court and Probation do not include the payment for
services provided by the King County District Court for municipal court services, which is
typically made annually in the third quarter of the year; the payment will be reflected in the Q4-
2017 Financial Report.
Year-to-date General Fund expenditures ended the period $1.2 million, or 2.5% higher than
expenditures through Q3-2016. The year-over-year expenditure increase was predominately
seen in salaries and benefits as well as increased costs related to interfund expenditures;
specifically for City fleet vehicles and IT costs.
$46.7 M
$52.5 M
$47.4 M
$47.9 M
$0.0 $10.0 $20.0 $30.0 $40.0 $50.0 $60.0
Revenues
Expenditures
$ Millions
General Fund
Revenues vs. Expenditures Through Q3-2017 2017 YTD Actual
2017 YTD Budget
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Street Funds:
The City’s three street funds are special revenue funds where the revenue sources and
expenditures are legally restricted. These funds are used for street capital construction
projects, local street repair and arterial street repair and preservation projects. Through Q3-
2017, Arterial Street Fund revenues totaled $5.4 million as compared to collections of $2.3
million through Q3-2016; expenditures totaled $5.9 million as compared to expenditures of $3.0
million through Q3-2016. [pages 24–25]
Local Street Fund revenues of $2.0 million exceeded budget expectations thus far this year by
$619,000, or 44.3%, due to higher than anticipated sales tax revenues from local construction
projects; last year’s collections through Q3 totaled $1.8 million. Expenditures were $538,000 as
compared with $1.1 million through Q3-2016. [pages 26–27]
Lastly, the Arterial Street Preservation Fund revenues totaled $2.3 million as compared to
$1.6 million through Q3-2016, while expenditures totaled $2.9 million versus $862,000 through
this time last year. Historically, the majority of expenditures in all three street funds occur during
the second half of the year when weather conditions are optimal for pavement construction.
[pages 28–29]
Enterprise Funds:
The City’s seven enterprise funds account for operations with revenues primarily provided from
user fees, charges or contracts for services.
At the end of Q3-2017, the Water Fund experienced operating income before depreciation of
$4.1 million compared to $3.5 million in Q3-2016. This increase is largely due to lower
expenditures in 2017 compared to 2016, during which the City purchased water from the City of
Tacoma. The Sewer Fund ended the quarter with operating income before depreciation of $1.7
million versus $1.6 million in Q3-2016. The Sewer-Metro Fund operating expenditures
exceeded revenues by $243,000 as compared to $235,000 in Q3-2016. This is generally a
byproduct of King County’s billing process, which uses statistics averaged over prior periods to
determine charges to the City; operating revenues were $635,000 higher than Q3-2016 and in
line with budget predictions. Lastly, the Stormwater Fund ended the quarter with operating
income before depreciation of $2.1 million compared to $2.0 million through Q3-2016. [pages
31–32]
Internal Service Funds:
Internal service funds provide services to other City departments and include functions such as
Insurance, Worker’s Compensation, Facilities, Innovation and Technology, and Equipment
Rental. All funds have sufficient revenues to cover year-end expenditures. [page 33]
Investment Portfolio:
The City’s total cash and investments at the end of the third quarter of 2017 totaled $134.5
million, compared to $135.8 million at the end of the second quarter of 2017. [attachment]
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General Fund
Revenues
The combined total of property, sales/use, utility, gambling, and admissions taxes provides
approximately 80% of all resources supporting general governmental activities. The following
section provides additional information on these sources.
Property Tax collections through Q3-2017 totaled $11.5 million, which was 0.5% or $60,000
above budget expectations. Property tax collections through Q3-2017 exceeded amounts
collected through the same period last year by $1.6 million, or 15.7%. This year-over-year
increase is attributable to an increase in assessed valuation and the use of banked capacity.
The majority of property taxes are collected during the months of April and October, coinciding
with the due dates for the County property tax billings.
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$2.0
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$16.0
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMillionsProperty Taxes
2017 Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 Actual
$12.9
$14.4
$15.8 $17.2 $17.9
$11.5
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$6.0
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$18.0
$20.0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTDMillionsProperty Tax Revenue
Actuals
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Sales tax collections through Q3-2017 totaled $12.9 million, of which $11.1 million was
distributed to the General Fund and $1.8 million was distributed to the Local Street Fund (SOS)
program.* Total sales tax revenue distributions to the General Fund through Q3-2017 exceeded
collections through Q3-2016 by $84,000, or 0.8%.
* Beginning in 2013, Local Street Fund (Fund 103) street repairs have been funded from sales taxes on
construction. The total amount transferred through Q3-2017 was $1,844,760. The graphic above presents
sales taxes under the current policy.
$0.0
$2.0
$4.0
$6.0
$8.0
$10.0
$12.0
$14.0
$16.0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMillionsSales & Use Tax
(Net of Revenue from Construction)
2017 Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 Actual
$13.0 $12.4
$13.8 $14.5 $14.6
$11.1
$0.0
$2.0
$4.0
$6.0
$8.0
$10.0
$12.0
$14.0
$16.0
$18.0
$20.0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTDMillionsSales and Use Tax
General Fund Only
Actuals
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The following table breaks out the City’s base sales taxes, excluding Pierce County Parks Sales
Tax, Criminal Justice Sales Tax, and Annexation Credit Sales Tax, by major business sector.
Total sales tax revenue collected in Q3-2017 exceeded prior year collections by $278,000, or
2.2%. The business sectors showing the largest increase in General Fund revenues compared
to last year were the automotive and wholesale trade categories.
Sales tax revenue on construction, which is transferred to the Local Street Fund (Fund 103) for
local street repair and maintenance, totaled $1.8 million, which is $193,000 more than was
collected through Q3-2016 and is $604,000 higher than budget.
2016 2017
Component Group Actual Actual Amount
Construction 1,651,379$ 1,844,760$ 193,382$ 11.7 %
Manufacturing 602,662 523,810 (78,852)(13.1)%
Transportation & Warehousing 65,962 69,050 3,088 4.7 %
Wholesale Trade 930,697 985,731 55,033 5.9 %
Automotive 2,746,266 2,881,236 134,970 4.9 %
Retail Trade 3,636,892 3,651,905 15,013 0.4 %
Services 2,974,730 2,889,056 (85,674)(2.9)%
Miscellaneous 12,612 53,381 40,769 323.3 %
YTD Total 12,621,199$ 12,898,928$ 277,729$ 2.2 %
Comparison of Sales Tax Collections by SIC Group
Through September
Change from 2016
Percentage
$0.0
$0.2
$0.4
$0.6
$0.8
$1.0
$1.2
$1.4
$1.6
$1.8
$2.0
$2.2
$2.4
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMillionsSales Tax on Construction Transfer
2017 Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 Actual
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Utility Taxes consist of interfund taxes on City utilities (Water, Sewer, Storm and Solid Waste)
and taxes on external utilities (Electric, Natural Gas, Telephone and Solid Waste). Utility taxes
collected through Q3-2017 totaled $7.8 million and exceeded year-to-date budget by $159,000,
or 2.1%. Some utilities, such as Water, have cyclical revenue streams due mainly to weather,
which results in cyclical receipts of the associated utility taxes.
$1.9 $1.8
$2.3 $2.3
$1.8
$0.0
$0.5
$1.0
$1.5
$2.0
$2.5
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTDMillionsSales Tax On Construction Revenue
Actuals
$0.0
$2.0
$4.0
$6.0
$8.0
$10.0
$12.0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMillionsUtility Tax
2017 Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 Actual
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Favorable variances in electric and natural gas revenues offset lower collections in telephone
utility taxes and City utility taxes.
2016 2017 2017
Utility Tax Type YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Actual Amount Amount
City Interfund Utility Taxes 2,901,188$ 2,906,800$ 2,884,928$ $ (16,260)(0.6)% $ (21,872)(0.8)%
Electric 2,733,513 2,700,700 2,850,764 117,251 4.3 %150,064 5.6 %
Natural Gas 833,093 879,400 960,214 127,120 15.3 %80,814 9.2 %
Telephone 1,144,823 1,111,500 1,055,709 (89,113)(7.8)%(55,791)(5.0)%
Solid Waste (external)92,985 90,000 96,104 3,119 3.4 %6,104 6.8 %
YTD Total 7,705,602$ 7,688,400$ 7,847,719$ $ 142,117 1.8 % $ 159,319 2.1 %
Through September 2017
Utility Tax by Type
2017 vs. 2016 Actual 2017 vs. Budget
Percentage Percentage
$9.2 $9.5 $10.0 $9.7 $10.0
$7.8
$0.0
$2.0
$4.0
$6.0
$8.0
$10.0
$12.0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTDMillionsUtility Tax Revenues
Actuals
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Cable Franchise Fees, which are collected quarterly, totaled $751,000 and exceeded budget
by $28,000, or 3.9%.
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
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$700
$800
$900
$1,000
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th QuarterThousandsCable Franchise Fee
2017 Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 Actual
$0.8 $0.9 $0.9 $0.9
$1.0
$0.8
$0.0
$0.2
$0.4
$0.6
$0.8
$1.0
$1.2
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YTDMillionsCable Franchise Fee
Actuals
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Cable Utility Tax (New in 2017). In September 2016, City Council approved Ordinance No.
6620, which increased the Cable Utility Tax from 1.0% to 6.0%, with the entirety of the new tax
amount benefitting the General Fund. This tax became effective on January 1, 2017 and is
collected quarterly. Although this revenue stream appears to be unfavorable to budget through
Q3-2017, this is just a timing issue whereas the revenues generated for July through September
2017 in the amount of $274,000 were collected in October 2017. Including the payment
received in October, the distributions totaled $801,000 and exceeded the budget expectation of
$750,000.
Licenses and Permits include business licenses, building permits, plumbing, electric and other
licenses and permit fees. Building permit fees and business licenses make up about 70% of the
annual budgeted revenue in this category.
Business license revenues collected through September 2017 totaled $125,000, compared to a
budget of $114,000. The first graphic on the following page reflects the timing of payments by
business owners, where the majority of business license payments are typically collected during
the first two months of the year and the last month of the year.
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
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$700
$800
$900
$1,000
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th QuarterThousandsCable Utility Tax -New 2017
2017 Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 Actual
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$0
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$180
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecThousandsBusiness Licenses
2017 Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 Actual
$232 $236
$171
$282
$225
$125
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$250
$300
$350
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTDThousandsBusiness License Revenues
Actuals
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Building permit revenues collected through September totaled $1.1 million, compared to a year-
to-date budget of $1.2 million. Through Q3-2017, a total of 565 building permits were issued
compared to 660 building permits issued through Q3-2016.
Major projects contributing to the revenues this quarter include building permits for North
Auburn Logistics and the Holiday Inn Express, as well as numerous single family housing
permits – most notably in Canyon Creek and Calla Crest. Of the $349,000 in building permit
revenues collected in Q3-2017, 52% was attributable to commercial projects in the City and the
remaining 48% was predominately single family housing permits.
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$1.4
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$2.2
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMillionsBuilding Permits
2017 Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 Actual
$1.7
$2.1
$1.5
$1.2
$2.0
$1.1
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$0.5
$1.0
$1.5
$2.0
$2.5
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTDMillionsBuilding Permits
Actuals
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Intergovernmental revenues include grants (direct and indirect Federal, state and local),
compact revenue from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT), intergovernmental service revenues,
and state shared revenues. Collections through Q3-2017 totaled $4.6 million and were
$50,000, or 1.1% higher than budget. Favorable variances in Criminal Justice High Crime
revenues and Muckleshoot Casino services reimbursement are offset by the reduced Federal
grant revenues received year-to-date. Federal grant reimbursements to date are significantly
lower than budget expectations primarily due to delayed hiring of the Police Officers who are to
be partially funded by the Federal COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grant.
2016 2017 2017
Revenue YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Actual Amount Amount
Federal Grants 181,274$ 367,500$ 152,712$ $ (28,563)(15.8)% $ (214,788)(58.4)%
State Grants 120,966 140,300 143,220 22,254 18.4 %2,920 2.1 %
Interlocal Grants 28,973 65,000 74,136 45,163 0.0 %9,136 14.1 %
Muckleshoot Casino Services 496,524 490,667 627,570 131,046 26.4 %136,903 27.9 %
Intergovernmental Service 17,304 0 0 (17,304)N/A %0 N/A %
State Shared Revenues:
Streamlined Sales Tax 1,443,924 1,430,775 1,432,078 (11,846)(0.8)%1,303 0.1 %
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax 823,044 901,300 844,363 21,318 2.6 %(56,937)(6.3)%
Criminal Justice - High Crime 142,628 192,000 338,764 196,137 N/A %146,764 76.4 %
Criminal Justice - Population 15,480 17,900 16,226 746 4.8 %(1,674)(9.3)%
Criminal Justice - Special Prog.56,494 59,600 58,940 2,446 4.3 %(660)(1.1)%
Marijuana Revenues 19,589 25,500 37,871 18,283 93.3 %12,371 48.5 %
State DUI 8,843 9,000 8,779 (64)(0.7)%(221)(2.5)%
Fire Insurance Tax 76,569 75,000 78,078 1,509 N/A %3,078 4.1 %
Liquor Excise 259,959 259,200 270,965 11,006 4.2 %11,765 4.5 %
Liquor Profit 488,220 488,250 488,101 (119)(0.0)%(149)(0.0)%
Total State Shared:3,334,750 3,458,525 3,574,166 239,416 7.2 %115,641 3.3 %
YTD Total 4,179,792$ 4,521,992$ 4,571,803$ 392,012$ 9.4 %49,812$ 1.1 %
Through September 2017
Intergovernmental Revenues (Grants, Entitlements & Services)
2017 vs. 2016 Actual 2017 vs. Budget
% Change % Change
$5.7
$4.8 $5.1 $5.3 $5.7
$4.6
$0
$1
$2
$3
$4
$5
$6
$7
$8
$9
$10
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTDMillionsIntergovernmental Revenues
(Grants, Entitlements & Services)
Actuals
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Charges for Services consist of general governmental service charges, public safety charges,
development service fees, and cultural & recreation fees. Overall, charges for services
collected through September 2017 totaled $3.5 million, which was $47,000, or 1.4% favorable to
budget.
General governmental revenues collected through September 2017 totaled $59,000, compared
to a budget of $48,000. This favorability to budget was mostly seen in revenues collected year-
to-date for passport services.
Public safety revenues consist of revenues generated for Police Officer extra duty security
services – where officers are contracted for and reimbursement is made by the hiring contractor
– as well as revenues generated for reimbursement from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT) for
a full-time dedicated Police Officer and associated expenditures. Public safety revenues
collected through Q3-2017 totaled $720,000 compared to a budget of $661,000. Revenues
collected through Q3-2017 were $266,000 higher than what was collected through Q3-2016
predominately due to additional contracted Police Officer extra duty security services compared
to the same period last year.
2016 2017 2017
Revenue YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Actual Amount Amount
General Government 61,991$ 47,700$ 58,880$ $ (3,111)(5.0)% $ 11,180 23.4 %
Public Safety 453,345 660,875 719,522 266,178 58.7 %58,647 8.9 %
Development Services 794,082 711,700 705,323 (88,759)(11.2)%(6,377)(0.9)%
Culture & Recreation 2,076,505 2,055,600 2,039,089 (37,416)(1.8)%(16,511)(0.8)%
YTD Total 3,385,923$ 3,475,875$ 3,522,815$ 136,892$ 4.0 % $ 46,940 1.4 %
Through September 2017
Charges for Services by Type
2017 vs. 2016 Actual 2017 vs. Budget
Percentage Percentage
$3.6 $3.3
$3.9 $4.3 $4.1
$3.5
$0.0
$1.0
$2.0
$3.0
$4.0
$5.0
$6.0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTDMillionsCharges for Services
Actuals
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Development services fee collections, which primarily consist of plan check fees, totaled
$705,000 and ended the quarter $6,000, or 0.9%, under budget expectations. Plan check
revenues collected through Q3-2017 totaled $492,000 and compare to $587,000 collected the
same period last year. Plan check revenues collected in Q3-2017 were primarily from single
family housing plan reviews – most notably in the Calla Crest and Canyon Creek housing
developments.
$0.0
$0.2
$0.4
$0.6
$0.8
$1.0
$1.2
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMillionsDevelopment Service Fees
2017 Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 Actual
Revenue decreased in
September due to a $49K
refund for Plan Check Fees
that were originally paid in
April 2017.
$1.2
$1.1 $1.1
$1.4
$1.0
$0.7
$0.0
$0.2
$0.4
$0.6
$0.8
$1.0
$1.2
$1.4
$1.6
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YTDMillionsDevelopment Service Fees
Actuals
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Culture and recreation revenues collected through Q3-2017 totaled $2.0 million and were
$17,000 (or 0.8%) below budget expectations. The majority of these revenues are derived from
greens fees and pro shop sales at the Auburn Golf Course, recreational classes, athletic league
fees, and special events.
Through Q3-2017, greens fee revenues collected at the Auburn Golf Course were $89,000, or
8.5% unfavorable to budget and were $77,000 less than the same period last year. The
reduction in green fee revenues was partially offset by favorable variances in special events
revenue, which were primarily due to increased revenues collected for vendor fees, increased
number of participant registrations, and the increased sales of wrist-bands (for use of inflatables
and other attractions) at multiple City events including AuburnFest, Petpalooza, and the 4th of
July Festival.
$0.0
$0.2
$0.4
$0.6
$0.8
$1.0
$1.2
$1.4
$1.6
$1.8
$2.0
$2.2
$2.4
$2.6
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMillionsCulture & Recreation
2017 Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 Actual
$2.0 $2.1 $2.2 $2.3 $2.3
$2.0
$0.0
$0.5
$1.0
$1.5
$2.0
$2.5
$3.0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YTDMillionsCulture & Recreation Revenues
Actuals
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Fines & Penalties include traffic and parking infraction penalties, criminal fines (including
criminal traffic, criminal non traffic and other criminal offenses) as well as non-court fines such
as false alarm fines. Total revenues collected through Q3-2017 totaled $670,000 and were
$1,000, or 0.2%, less than budget.
2016 2017 2017
Month YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Actual Amount Amount
Civil Penalties 21,179$ 9,200$ 6,306$ $ (14,872)(70.2)% $ (2,894)(31.5)%
Civil Infraction Penalties 358,003 359,700 359,912 1,909 0.5 %212 0.1 %
Redflex Photo Enforcement 13,550 0 7,793 (5,757)(42.5)%7,793 N/A %
Parking Infractions 100,942 110,500 112,412 11,470 11.4 %1,912 1.7 %
Criminal Traffic Misdemeanor 38,984 34,500 60,707 21,723 55.7 %26,207 76.0 %
Criminal Non-Traffic Fines 34,146 31,600 23,131 (11,015)(32.3)%(8,469)(26.8)%
Criminal Costs 46,044 32,800 37,501 (8,543)(18.6)%4,701 14.3 %
Non-Court Fines & Penalties 83,226 93,200 62,317 (20,909)(25.1)%(30,883)(33.1)%
YTD Total 696,072$ 671,500$ 670,078$ $ (25,994)(3.7)% $ (1,422)(0.2)%
Through September 2017
Fines & Penalties by Type
2017 vs. 2016 Actual 2017 vs. Budget
Percentage Percentage
$0.0
$0.1
$0.2
$0.3
$0.4
$0.5
$0.6
$0.7
$0.8
$0.9
$1.0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMillionsFines & Penalties
2017 Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 Actual
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Miscellaneous revenues consist of investment earnings, income from facility rentals,
contributions & donations, and other income including the quarterly purchasing card (P-card)
rebate monies. Total revenues collected in this category through Q3-2017 totaled $1.2 million
and exceeded budget expectations by $352,000.
Interest and investment income exceeded year-to-date budget expectations by $115,000,
primarily due to the increase in the State Pool interest rate. This interest rate in Q3-2017
averaged 1.1%, which is substantially higher than it has been in the past several years.
Rents and leases revenue through September 2017 totaled $721,000 compared to prior year
actuals of $645,000. The majority of the year-over-year increase was seen in facility rentals and
parking permit revenues. Facility rental revenue realized a $44,000 year-over-year increase
due primarily to the opening of the new Community and Events Center in mid-2016. In addition,
because additional inventory of parking spaces were added in 2017, parking permit revenues
collected year-to-date through September 2017 increased by $20,000 compared to collections
through September 2016.
$1.6
$1.4
$1.2
$0.9 $0.9
$0.7
$0.0
$0.2
$0.4
$0.6
$0.8
$1.0
$1.2
$1.4
$1.6
$1.8
$2.0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
YTDMillionsFines & Penalties
Actuals
2016 2017 2017
Month YTD Actual YTD Budget YTD Actual Amount Amount
Interest & Investments 81,161$ 46,600$ 161,285$ 80,125$ 98.7 %114,685$ 246.1 %
Rents & Leases 645,327 576,300 720,531 75,204 11.7 %144,231 25.0 %
Contributions & Donations 26,883 28,500 38,345 11,462 42.6 %9,845 34.5 %
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 228,553 174,300 257,127 28,573 12.5 %82,827 47.5 %
YTD Total 981,925$ 825,700$ 1,177,288$ 195,364$ 19.9 %351,588$ 42.6 %
Miscellaneous Revenues by Type
Through September 2017
2017 vs. 2016 2017 vs. Budget
Percentage Percentage
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Through Q3-2017 other miscellaneous revenues exceeded budget expectations by $83,00
which was predominately due to revenues collected in the amount of $56,000 for code
violations, which are unbudgeted.
Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) revenue is receipted into the Capital Improvement Projects
Fund and is used for governmental capital projects. REET revenues collected through Q3-2017
totaled $2.7 million, and exceed budget expectations by $553,000. Real estate sales in the City
of Auburn in Q3-2017 represent the sale of both commercial properties and numerous single
family residences. The commercial sales include the sale of an automotive dealership, a hotel,
vacant land, as well as warehouse and industrial properties.
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Actuals
2016 2017 2017
Month Actual Budget Actual Amount Amount
Jan 339,594$ 192,600$ 224,044$ (115,550)$ (34.0)%31,444$ 16.3 %
Feb 286,943 166,800 249,683 (37,261)(13.0)%82,883 49.7 %
Mar 293,361 170,800 326,044 32,683 11.1 %155,244 90.9 %
Apr 574,925 254,200 234,480 (340,445)(59.2)%(19,720)(7.8)%
May 255,078 249,000 299,251 44,173 17.3 %50,251 20.2 %
Jun 329,081 317,200 353,807 24,727 7.5 %36,607 11.5 %
Jul 360,857 294,200 330,707 (30,150)(8.4)%36,507 12.4 %
Aug 673,012 221,000 325,936 (347,076)(51.6)%104,936 47.5 %
Sep 338,340 234,800 309,422 (28,918)(8.5)%74,622 31.8 %
Oct 249,714 226,300 0 (249,714)(100.0)%(226,300)(100.0)%
Nov 321,895 230,200 0 (321,895)(100.0)%(230,200)(100.0)%
Dec 262,543 252,900 0 (262,543)(100.0)%(252,900)(100.0)%
YTD Total 3,451,191$ 2,100,600$ 2,653,374$ (797,817)$ (23.1)%552,774$ 26.3 %
Annual Total 4,285,344$ 2,810,000$
Real Estate Excise Tax Revenues
September 2017
Percentage
2017 vs. 2016 2017 vs. Budget
Percentage
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Pet Licensing
Through the third quarter, 3,271 pet licenses were sold, resulting in $84,925 in revenue.
Through Q3-2016, 3,616 licenses were sold, resulting in $99,925 in revenue.
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Street Funds
This section provides a financial overview of the City’s three street funds for the quarter ending
September 30, 2017. The City’s three street funds include the Arterial Street Fund (Fund 102),
the Local Street Fund (Fund 103), and the Arterial Street Preservation Fund (Fund 105). The
capital project expenditures in these funds are budgeted primarily based on historical actual
revenue and expenditure distributions for the prior six years.
Fund 102 – Arterial Street Fund
The Arterial Street Fund is a Special Revenue Fund that is funded by transportation grants,
traffic impact fees, a portion of the City’s gas tax receipts, Public Works Trust Fund loans,
developer contributions, and other sources. As of September 30, 2017 there were 28 separate
street projects budgeted in this fund for 2017.
Through September 30, 2017, revenues collected totaled $5.4 million and compare to
collections of $2.3 million through Q3-2016. This variance is largely due to the timing of capital
expenditures and their subsequent reimbursement via federal grants. Total expenditures
through Q3-2017 were $5.9 million and compare to $3.0 million spent through the same period
last year. The increase from YTD 2016 to 2017 is based on increased construction activity as
budgeted multi-year projects move from the design phase to the construction phase, where
most expenditures occur.
Fund 102 - Arterial Street 2016
Summary of Sources and Uses Annual YTD YTD YTD
Report Period: September 2017 Budget Budget Actual Actual Amount
Revenues
Federal Grants 7,054,082$ 4,655,431$ 2,893,962$ 493,143$ (1,761,469)$ (37.8)%
State Grants 2,995,210 1,996,807 906,031 198,554 (1,090,776) (54.6)%
Motor Vehicle Fuel and Multimodal Taxes 583,000 430,790 428,672 432,411 (2,118) (0.5)%
Developer Contributions 809,221 547,814 222,575 188,781 (325,239) (59.4)%
Miscellaneous Revenue 466,191 310,794 - 64,862 (310,794) (100.0)%
Other Governmental Agencies - - - - -
Public Works Trust Fund Loans - - - - -
Operating Transfer In 3,420,622 2,356,637 977,326 943,207 (1,379,311) (58.5)%
Investment Income 2,600 2,150 7,419 5,478 5,270 245.2 %
Total Revenues 15,330,926$ 10,300,422$ 5,435,984$ 2,326,435$ (4,864,437)$ (47.2)%
Expenditures
Salary and Benefits 285,000$ 206,275$ 485,008$ 355,490$ (278,733)$ (135.1)%
Capital Outlay 15,658,112 10,068,040 4,999,122 2,216,277 5,068,918 50.3 %
Subtotal - Capital Project Expenditures 15,943,112 10,274,314 5,484,129 2,571,766 4,790,185 46.6 %
Services and Charges 285,000 195,017 149,753 187,898 45,265 23.2 %
Interfund Payments for Services 76,681 57,511 57,510 55,917 1 0.0 %
Debt Service Principal and Interest 209,511 209,511 209,511 210,205 0 0.0 %
Operating Transfer Out 15,046 10,419 6,605 - 3,814 36.6
Total Expenditures 16,529,350$ 10,746,773$ 5,907,508$ 3,025,786$ 4,839,265$ 45.0 %
Net Change in Fund Balance (1,198,424)$ (446,351)$ (471,523)$ (699,351)$ (25,172)$ 5.6 %
Beg. Fund Balance, January 2017 2,655,913$
Net Change in Fund Balance, September 2017 (471,523)
Ending Fund Balance, September 2017 2,184,390$
2017 Budgeted Ending Fund Balance 1,457,489$
2017 2017 YTD Budget vs. Actual
Favorable (Unfavorable)
Percentage
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This table presents the status of the projects with the most significant impacts on this fund:
Notes:
• W. Main St. Multimodal Corridor & ITS Improvements is nearing completion.
• S 277th Street Corridor Improvements is currently under construction.
• AWS Corridor Safety Improvements is currently under construction.
• Of the remaining projects in this fund: nine are in construction, two are partnership projects with other
entities that are delayed until 2018 due to the construction schedule of the other agencies, and one is a
grant-funded project that was delayed by Puget Sound Regional Council until 2019. These represent
approximately $4.9M of the remaining projects.
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMillionsFund 102 -Capital Project Expenditures
2017 YTD Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 YTD Actual
2017 YE
Budget
$15.9M
2016 YTD Actual
$2.6M
2017 YTD Actual
$5.5M
Name Annual Budget YTD Actual Remaining
W. Main St Multimodal Corridor & ITS Imp $1.6M $1.3M $0.2M
S. 277th St Corridor Improvements $4.3M $1.5M $2.8M
AWS Corridor Safety Imp. -- Muckleshoot Pl.$3.5M $1.6M $1.8M
All Other Projects (25 Others Budgeted)$6.6M $1.0M $5.6M
Total $15.9M $5.5M $10.5M
Fund 102 - Arterial Street
Capital Projects Status
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Fund 103 – Local Street Fund
The Local Street Fund is a Special Revenue Fund where the revenue from sales taxes on
construction are used for local street preservation. Through Q3-2017 the revenues in this fund
totaled $2.0 million, exceeding budget expectations by $619,000 due to higher than anticipated
sales tax revenues from local construction projects. This compares to collections of $1.8 million
through Q3-2016. Total expenditures through Q3-2017 were $538,000 and compare to
expenditures of $1.1M through Q3-2016. Historically, well over half of this fund’s annual
expenditures occur in the final four months of each year due to the weather sensitivity of
pavement construction (this work needs to be done primarily in the summer and early fall).
Highlighted in the table below and the following graph are the subset of the fund’s total
expenditures related to capital projects.
Fund 103 - Local Street Fund 2016
Summary of Sources and Uses Annual YTD YTD YTD
Report Period: September 2017 Budget Budget Actual Actual Amount
Revenues
Sales Tax on Construction 1,750,000$ 1,241,003$ 1,844,760$ 1,651,379$ 603,757$ 48.7 %
Operating Transfer In 150,000 150,000 150,000$ 150,000 - 0.0 %
Interest Earnings 9,100 6,685 22,129$ 8,501 15,444 231.0 %
Total Revenues 1,909,100$ 1,397,688$ 2,016,889$ 1,809,880$ 619,202$ 44.3 %
Expenditures
Salary and Benefits 148,568$ 105,364$ 92,810$ 89,919$ 12,553$ 11.9 %
Capital Project Expenditures 2,933,969 1,471,405 410,911 953,978 1,060,494 72.1 %
Services and Charges 25,680 17,169 19,791 532 (2,622) (15.3)%
Interfund Payments for Services 11,925 8,944 8,937 9,180 7 0.1 %
Operating Transfer Out 11,051 7,423 5,766 - 1,657 22.3
Total Expenditures 3,131,193$ 1,610,304$ 538,216$ 1,053,610$ 1,072,089$ 66.6 %
Net Change in Fund Balance (1,222,093)$ (212,617)$ 1,478,674$ 756,270$ 1,691,290$ (795.5)%
Beg. Fund Balance, January 2017 2,424,727$
Net Change in Fund Balance, September 2017 1,478,674
Ending Fund Balance, September 2017 3,903,401$
2017 Budgeted Ending Fund Balance 1,202,634$
2017 2017 YTD Budget vs. Actual
Favorable (Unfavorable)
Percentage
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This table presents the status of the projects with the most significant impacts on this fund:
Notes:
• 2016 Local Street Reconstruction Project received Final Acceptance by the City Council on April 17, 2017
and is now complete.
• 2017 Local Street Reconstruction Project was awarded for construction by the City Council on July 3, 2017
and is currently under construction.
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMillionsFund 103 -Capital Project Expenditures
2017 YTD Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 YTD Actual
2017 YE Budget
$2.9M
2016 YTD Actual
$954K
2017 YTD Actual
$411K
Name Annual Budget YTD Actual Remaining
2016 Local Street Pavement Reconst.$0.1M $0.1M $0.0M
2017 Local St. Reconst. & Preservation $2.9M $0.3M $2.5M
Total $2.9M $0.4M $2.5M
Fund 103 - Local Street
Capital Projects Status
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Fund 105 – Arterial Street Preservation Fund
The Arterial Street Preservation Fund is a Special Revenue Fund which is primarily funded by a
1.0% utility tax that was adopted by Council in 2008; these utility tax revenues are restricted for
arterial street repair and preservation projects. Major projects budgeted within the Arterial Street
Preservation Fund in 2017 include 15th Street NE/NW Preservation, Auburn Way North
Preservation, and the B Street NW Reconstruction project. Through Q3-2017 revenues totaled
$2.3 million and compare to collections of $1.6 million through Q3-2016.
Total expenditures through Q3-2017 were $2.9M, which compares to expenditures of $862,000
through Q3-2016. This increase is due to projects carried forward from the prior year which are
under construction currently. Historically, the majority of this fund’s expenditures occur in the
second half of each year due to the weather sensitivity of pavement construction (this work
needs to be done primarily in the summer and early fall). Highlighted in the table below and the
following graph are the subset of the fund’s total expenditures related to capital projects.
Fund 105 - Arterial Street Preservation 2016
Summary of Sources and Uses Annual YTD YTD YTD
Report Period: September 2017 Budget Budget Actual Actual Amount
Revenues
City Utility Tax 632,300$ 467,079$ 480,821$ 483,531$ 13,743$ 2.9 %
Electric Utility Tax 712,000 553,018 570,153 546,703 17,134 3.1 %
Natural Gas Utility Tax 200,200 177,665 192,043 166,619 14,378 8.1 %
Cable TV Tax 194,300 144,671 156,731 147,046 12,060 8.3 %
Telephone Utility Tax 290,400 222,326 211,142 228,965 (11,184) (5.0)%
Garbage Utility Tax (External Haulers)19,400 14,550 16,017 15,498 1,467 10.1 %
Grants 2,354,398 1,069,426 508,325 843 (561,100) (52.5)%
Developer Mitigation Fees - - - - -
Operating Transfer In 431,750 312,833 131,750 30,932 (181,083) (57.9)%
Interest Earnings 4,900 3,675 20,536 6,673 16,861 458.8 %
Total Revenues 4,839,648$ 2,965,243$ 2,287,518$ 1,626,809$ (677,725)$ (22.9)%
Expenditures
Salary and Benefits 368,000$ 251,650$ 301,737$ 206,327$ (50,087)$ (19.9)%
Capital Outlay 7,071,019 4,457,460 2,626,020 448,274 1,831,440 41.1 %
Subtotal - Capital Project Expenditures 7,439,019 4,709,110 2,927,757 654,601 1,781,352 37.8 %
Supplies - - - - -
Services and Charges - - - 37,525 -
Operating Transfer Out 56,535 37,690 14,141 170,276 23,549 62.5
Total Expenditures 7,495,554$ 4,746,800$ 2,941,899$ 862,402$ 1,804,901$ 38.0 %
Net Change in Fund Balance (2,655,906)$ (1,781,557)$ (654,380)$ 764,407$ 1,127,176$ (63.3)%
Beg. Fund Balance, January 2017 3,269,631$
Net Change in Fund Balance, September 2017 (654,380)
Ending Fund Balance, September 2017 2,615,251$
2017 Budgeted Ending Fund Balance 613,725$
2017 2017 YTD Budget vs. Actual
Favorable (Unfavorable)
Percentage
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This table presents the status of the projects with the most significant impacts on the fund:
Notes:
• Auburn Way North Preservation is nearing completion.
• B Street NW Reconstruction was awarded for construction by the City Council on June 19, 2017 and is
currently under construction.
• 15th Street NE/NW Preservation project construction will be delayed until 2018 due to the Puget Sound
Regional Council’s (PSRC’s) modification of the Grant’s obligation year to FY 2018. This revision was part
of a region wide effort to address federal grant funding restrictions for FY 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and
means that funds cannot be expended until 2018.
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMillionsFund 105 -Capital Project Expenditures
2017 YTD Budget
2017 YTD Actual
2016 YTD Actual
2017 YE Budget
$7.4M
2016 YTD Actual
$655K
2017 YTD Actual
$2.9M
Name Annual Budget YTD Actual Remaining
15th St NE/NW Preservation $1.5M $0.0M $1.5M
Auburn Way North Preservation $1.7M $1.5M $0.2M
B Street NW Reconstruction $2.7M $0.4M $2.3M
All Other Projects (4 Others Budgeted)$1.4M $1.0M $0.5M
Total $7.4M $2.9M $4.5M
Capital Projects Status
Fund 105 - Arterial Street Preservation
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The Mitigation Fees Fund is a Special Revenue Fund funded from revenue from new
development, which is assessed at the time applications are received for development activity.
These funds are used to mitigate costs associated with City growth. Through Q3-2017,
revenues were above budget expectations, at 130.5% of the annual budgeted amount. Projects
contributing substantially to these revenues include North Auburn Logistics and Holiday Inn
Express. Expenditures were below budget due to the timing of capital projects funded by these
revenues, which historically occur during the second half of the year when conditions are more
favorable for construction.
Fund 124 - Mitigation Fees
Summary of Sources and Uses
Report Period Through:Ending Ending
September 2017 Fund Balance Fund Balance
Transportation Impact Fees 1,630,661$ 912,523$ 5,872,433$ 800,000$ 3,264,472$ 2,689,823$
Transportation Migitation Fees 67,877 - 332,154 - 30,000 234,277
Fire Impact Fees 172,484 - 472,295 100,000 50,000 349,811
Fire Mitigation Fees - - 81 - - 81
Parks Impact Fees 549,576 107,216 5,248,793 600,000 612,000 4,794,434
Parks Mitigation Fees - - 331,327 - - 331,327
School Impact Admin Fees 7,640 - 54,560 12,000 - 58,920
Wetland Mitigation Fees - - 68,835 - 31,570 37,265
Interest and Investment Income 77,421 - 77,421 8,200 - 8,200
Fees in Lieu of Improvements - - 122,525 - - 122,525
Operating Transfers - - - 400,000 - 400,000
Total 2,505,659$ 1,019,739$ 12,580,424$ 1,920,200$ 3,988,042$ 9,026,663$
Beginning Fund Balance, January 2017 11,094,505$
Net Change in Fund Balance, September 2017 1,485,919
Ending Fund Balance, September 2017 12,580,424$
2017 Budgeted Ending Fund Balance 9,026,663$
YTD ACTUALS BUDGET
Revenues Expenditures Revenues Expenditures
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Enterprise Funds
Detailed income and expense statements for Enterprise and Internal Service funds can be
found in the Appendices at the end of this report. The format changed in Q1-2016 and, in lieu of
a working capital statement, there are now operating and, as applicable, capital fund reports for
these funds showing budget, actuals, and variances. Operating funds house all the operating
costs along with debt service and financing obligations. Capital funds show costs associated
with capital acquisition and construction. Both the operating and capital funds have a working
capital balance. This approach isolates those funds available for capital and cash flow needs
for daily operations, and project managers will know exactly how much working capital is
available for current and planned projects.
Working capital was moved from the operating funds to the capital funds along with other
beginning fund balance adjustments. System development revenues previously credited to the
operating funds are now directed to the corresponding capital funds.
Through Q3-2017, the Water Utility had operating income before depreciation of $4.1 million as
compared with $3.5 million through Q3-2016. Revenues ended the quarter slightly ahead of
budget expectations. The increase in operating income is largely due to lower expenditures in
2017 compared to 2016, during which the City purchased regional water from the City of
Tacoma while four of the City’s six major production wells were being rehabilitated. Regional
water purchases in 2017 have been minimal compared to the prior year.
Water sales by volume through Q3-2017 totaled 2.4 million hundred cubic feet (ccf), compared
to 2.7 million ccf in 2016, representing a 9.71% decrease due to lower water consumption. This
is part of a general trend of decreased year-over-year water consumption per account due
largely to conservation efforts and appliance efficiency improvements. Additionally, the City has
not provided water to Water District #111 since its contract was renegotiated; last year, sales to
Water District #111 represented 11.3% of water sales by volume.
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The Sewer Utility finished Q3-2017 with operating income before depreciation of $1.7 million as
compared to operating income of $1.6 million through Q3-2016 due primarily to higher service
revenues in 2017.
The Sewer-Metro Utility ended the third quarter with operating income before depreciation of
$243,000, as compared with $235,000 in Q3-2016. Variances in this fund are largely due to
King County’s internal billing process, by which King County bills the City a flat rate each quarter
based on the number of customers and consumption volume averaged over prior quarters.
Therefore, the Sewer-Metro Utility generally experiences a loss early in the year when revenues
trend low, and income later in the year when revenues trend higher. The Sewer-Metro Utility is
expected to end the year with positive operating income, consistent with prior years.
The Stormwater Utility ended Q3-2017 with operating income before depreciation of $2.1
million, compared with $2.0 million through Q3-2016. The difference is largely due to higher
service revenues in 2017.
The Cemetery Fund ended Q3-2017 with an operating income of $120,000 as compared with
an operating income of $168,000 in through Q3-2016. This variance is mainly due to lower
revenue from lot sales and markers, both of which already exceed annual budgeted amounts,
but are low compared to the exceptional numbers in the prior year. Year-to-date revenues
ended the quarter ahead of budget predictions by approximately $70,000 or 6.2%.
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2017 Budget vs. Actual
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Internal Service Funds
Operating expenditures within the Insurance Fund represent the premium cost pool that will be
allocated monthly to other City funds over the course of 2017. As a result, the expenditure
balance will gradually diminish each month throughout the year.
No significant variances are reported in the Worker’s Compensation, Facilities, Innovation &
Technology, or Equipment Rental Funds.
Contact Information
This report is prepared by the Finance Department. Additional financial information can also be
viewed at our website: http://www.auburnwa.gov/. For any questions about this report please
contact Shelley Coleman at scoleman@auburnwa.gov.
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Investment Purchase Purchase Maturity Yield to
Type Date Price Date Maturity
State Investment Pool Various 128,655,713$ Various 1.13%
KeyBank Money Market Various 4,610,004 Various 0.02%
FNMA 3/11/2016 998,844 2/22/2019 1.20%
LAKUTL 9/25/2013 235,919 11/1/2017 1.90%
Total Cash & Investments 134,500,480$ 1.093%
Investment Mix % of Total
State Investment Pool 95.7%Current 6-month treasury rate 1.17%
KeyBank Money Market 3.4%Current State Pool rate 1.13%
US Treasury 0.0%KeyBank Money Market 0.02%
FNMA 0.7%
LAKUTL 0.2%
100.0%
City of Auburn
Investment Portfolio Summary
September 30, 2017
Summary
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SALES TAX SUMMARY
SEPTEMBER 2017 SALES TAX DISTRIBUTIONS (FOR JULY 2017 RETAIL ACTIVITY)
2016 Annual Total 2016 YTD 2017 YTD YTD 2016 Annual Total 2016 YTD 2017 YTD YTD
NAICS CONSTRUCTION (Nov '15-Oct '16)(Nov '15-Jul '16)(Nov '16-Jul '17)% Diff NAICS AUTOMOTIVE (Nov '15-Oct '16)(Nov '15-Jul '16)(Nov '16-Jul '17)% Diff
236 Construction of Buildings 1,139,466 798,884 1,049,044 31.3%441 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealer 3,409,019 2,563,887 2,686,816 4.8%
237 Heavy and Civil Construction 309,344 229,621 138,807 -39.5%447 Gasoline Stations 250,478 182,379 194,420 6.6%
238 Specialty Trade Contractors 843,470 622,874 656,909 5.5%TOTAL AUTOMOTIVE 3,659,497$ 2,746,266$ 2,881,236$ 4.9%
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION 2,292,280$ 1,651,379$ 1,844,760$ 11.7%Overall Change from Previous Year 134,970$
Overall Change from Previous Year 193,382$
2016 Annual Total 2016 YTD 2017 YTD YTD
2016 Annual Total 2016 YTD 2017 YTD YTD NAICS RETAIL TRADE (Nov '15-Oct '16)(Nov '15-Jul '16)(Nov '16-Jul '17)% Diff
NAICS MANUFACTURING (Nov '15-Oct '16)(Nov '15-Jul '16)(Nov '16-Jul '17)% Diff 442 Furniture and Home Furnishings 185,234 135,870 c 148,394 9.2%
311 Food Manufacturing 3,278 2,485 3,763 51.4%443 Electronics and Appliances 220,553 175,342 152,928 -12.8%
312 Beverage and Tobacco Products 9,601 7,153 5,000 -30.1%444 Building Material and Garden 579,076 434,761 432,287 -0.6%
313 Textile Mills 415 219 134 -38.9%445 Food and Beverage Stores 397,177 298,973 a 277,210 -7.3%
314 Textile Product Mills 3,554 2,157 1,129 -47.6%446 Health and Personal Care Store 284,191 202,426 278,053 37.4%
315 Apparel Manufacturing 155 146 147 1.2%448 Clothing and Accessories 1,136,431 835,833 823,174 d -1.5%
316 Leather and Allied Products 38 32 31 -3.2%451 Sporting Goods, Hobby, Books 237,555 189,123 147,826 -21.8%
321 Wood Product Manufacturing 58,391 45,860 12,359 -73.1%452 General Merchandise Stores 1,017,905 770,897 760,849 -1.3%
322 Paper Manufacturing 8,047 5,475 11,034 101.6%453 Miscellaneous Store Retailers 473,398 356,739 351,082 -1.6%
323 Printing and Related Support 52,610 40,523 41,083 1.4%454 Nonstore Retailers 321,071 236,928 280,101 18.2%
324 Petroleum and Coal Products 2,145 1,902 777 -59.2%TOTAL RETAIL TRADE 4,852,592$ 3,636,892$ 3,651,905$ 0.4%
325 Chemical Manufacturing 10,183 6,034 12,473 106.7%Overall Change from Previous Year 15,013$
326 Plastics and Rubber Products 8,168 6,439 6,468 0.4%
327 Nonmetallic Mineral Products 17,429 12,750 13,785 8.1%
331 Primary Metal Manufacturing 442 295 583 97.7%2016 Annual Total 2016 YTD 2017 YTD YTD
332 Fabricated Metal Product Manuf 29,409 23,415 22,676 -3.2%NAICS SERVICES (Nov '15-Oct '16)(Nov '15-Jul '16)(Nov '16-Jul '17)% Diff
333 Machinery Manufacturing 16,461 12,686 14,409 13.6%51*Information 630,158 461,338 498,272 8.0%
334 Computer and Electronic Product 10,780 8,508 16,958 99.3%52*Finance and Insurance 110,728 83,165 88,190 6.0%
335 Electric Equipment, Appliances 445 350 873 149.1%53*Real Estate, Rental, Leasing 358,628 269,926 270,980 0.4%
336 Transportation Equipment Man 471,441 381,562 322,157 -15.6%541 Professional, Scientific, Tech 237,656 175,612 176,597 0.6%
337 Furniture and Related Products 18,661 13,358 17,001 27.3%551 Company Management 330 307 12 -96.2%
339 Miscellaneous Manufacturing 39,437 31,315 20,969 -33.0%56*Admin. Supp., Remed Svcs 328,453 256,106 206,016 -19.6%
TOTAL MANUFACTURING 761,091$ 602,662$ 523,810$ -13.1%611 Educational Services 50,026 36,214 36,688 1.3%
Overall Change from Previous Year (78,852)$ 62*Health Care Social Assistance 91,643 75,015 57,945 -22.8%
71*Arts and Entertainment 156,301 133,281 80,275 -39.8%
72*Accommodation and Food Svcs 1,217,734 895,831 940,434 5.0%
2016 Annual Total 2016 YTD 2017 YTD YTD 81*Other Services 646,579 519,028 407,786 -21.4%
NAICS TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING (Nov '15-Oct '16)(Nov '15-Jul '16)(Nov '16-Jul '17)% Diff 92*Public Administration 141,806 112,614 125,861 11.8%
481 Air Transportation 1 1 2 61.8%TOTAL SERVICES 3,970,042$ 3,018,436$ 2,889,056$ -4.3%
482 Rail Transportation 24,331 9,679 19,425 100.7%Overall Change from Previous Year (129,380)$
484 Truck Transportation 7,067 2,756 2,669 -3.2%
485 Transit and Ground Passengers 114 67 -3,390 -5131.0%
488 Transportation Support 52,828 41,861 39,746 -5.1%2016 Annual Total 2016 YTD 2017 YTD YTD
491 Postal Service 274 196 209 6.8%NAICS MISCELLANEOUS (Nov '15-Oct '16)(Nov '15-Jul '16)(Nov '16-Jul '17)% Diff
492 Couriers and Messengers 301 192 1,125 485.4%000 Unknown 0 0 0 N/A
493 Warehousing and Storage 14,523 11,210 9,265 -17.4%111-115 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing 5,534 4,277 5,236 22.4%
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION 99,439$ 65,962$ 69,050$ 4.7%211-221 Mining & Utilities 29,410 21,424 19,077 -11.0%
Overall Change from Previous Year 3,088$ 999 Unclassifiable Establishments 32,161 -10,098 b 29,067 -387.9%
TOTAL SERVICES 67,105$ 15,603$ 53,381$ 242.1%
Overall Change from Previous Year 37,778$
2016 Annual Total 2016 YTD 2017 YTD YTD
NAICS WHOLESALE TRADE (Nov '15-Oct '16)(Nov '15-Jul '16)(Nov '16-Jul '17)% Diff
423 Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods 981,820 718,538 782,910 9.0%GRAND TOTAL 16,967,023$ 12,667,897$ 12,898,928$
424 Wholesale Trade, Nondurable 281,166 210,485 198,873 -5.5%Overall Change from Previous Year 231,032$ 1.8%
425 Wholesale Electronic Markets 1,991 1,675 3,948 135.8%
TOTAL WHOLESALE 1,264,976$ 930,697$ 985,731$ 5.9%Total September 2017 Sales Tax Distributions 1,444,240$
Overall Change from Previous Year 55,033$ Dollar Increase from September 2016 24,858$
Percent Increase from September 2016
Includes Adjustments in excess of +/- $10,000.Comparisons:
a. WA State Dept of Revenue audit adjustment to sales tax returns for period of November 2015 (adjustment: $10,572).September 2016 12,667,897 11,248,515 1,419,382$
b. WA State Dept of Revenue audit adjustment to sales tax returns for period of April 2016 (adjustment: - $52,898).September 2015 12,445,109 10,987,667 1,457,442$
c. WA State Dept of Revenue audit adjustment to sales tax returns for period of May 2016 (adjustment: - $16,496).
d. WA State Dept of Revenue audit adjustment to sales tax returns for period of April 2017 (adjustment: - $29,746).
09/20/17
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Budget
YTD
Actual Variance Budget
YTD
Actual Variance Budget
YTD
Actual Variance Budget
YTD
Actual Variance
430 430 431 431 433 433 432 432
OPERATING FUND:460 460 461 461 462 462
OPERATING REVENUES
Charges For Service 14,730,511 10,712,173 (4,018,338) 8,102,441 6,469,834 (1,632,607) 17,237,490 13,189,418 (4,048,072) 9,242,676 7,324,691 (1,917,985)
Grants - - - - - -
Interest Earnings 10,000 59,826 49,826 20,000 22,545 2,545 1,000 6,952 5,952 15,000 16,814 1,814
Rents, Leases, Concessions, & Other 212,939 131,271 (81,668) 72,849 37,754 (35,095) - - - 60,951 46,130 (14,821)
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 14,953,450 10,903,270 (4,050,180) 8,195,290 6,530,133 (1,665,157) 17,238,490 13,196,370 (4,042,120) 9,318,627 7,387,636 (1,930,992)
OPERATING EXPENSES
Salaries & Wages 2,688,501 1,984,337 704,164 1,742,176 1,299,748 442,428 - - - 2,500,996 1,928,060 572,936
Benefits 1,314,301 926,370 387,931 842,110 598,970 243,140 - - - 1,233,452 903,755 329,697
Supplies 334,444 179,562 154,882 136,750 65,243 71,507 - - - 94,750 42,975 51,775
Other Service Charges 5,096,580 2,148,796 2,947,784 2,932,890 1,905,473 1,027,417 - - - 1,778,290 1,070,192 708,098
Intergovernmental Services (Less Transfers Out)9,500 3,053 6,447 83,000 47,710 35,290
Waste Management Payments
Sewer Metro Services 17,294,700 12,952,742 4,341,958
(*) Debt Service Interest 1,345,282 464,988 880,294 276,483 144,909 131,574 - - - 361,418 180,709 180,709
Interfund Loan Repayment - - -
Net Change Restricted Assets
Interfund Operating Rentals & Supplies 1,422,716 1,067,112 355,604 1,039,865 781,707 258,158 - - - 1,441,066 1,082,503 358,563
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 12,201,824 6,771,165 5,430,659 6,979,774 4,799,102 2,180,672 17,294,700 12,952,742 4,341,958 7,492,972 5,255,904 2,237,068
OPERATING REVENUES LESS EXPENSES
BEFORE DEPRECIATION 2,751,626 4,132,105 1,380,479 1,215,516 1,731,031 515,515 (56,210) 243,627 299,837 1,825,655 2,131,732 306,077
NON-OPERATING REVENUES
Operating Transfers-in
NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
Transfer to Capital Subfund 2,500,000 2,500,000 - 1,000,000 800,000 200,000 1,400,000 300,000 1,100,000
Other Operating Transfers-out 331,166 78,439 252,727 393,832 53,793 340,039 500,312 151,837 348,475
(*) Debt Service Principal 1,799,827 624,107 1,175,720 541,127 288,262 252,865 413,162 - 413,162
Net Change in Restricted Net Assets - 940,082 940,082 - 132,628 132,628 - 988,853 988,853
Interfund Loan Repayment
BEGINNING WORKING CAPITAL - January 1, 2017 7,977,666 7,977,666 - 2,810,410 2,810,410 - 2,672,022 2,672,022 - 2,005,792 2,005,792 -
ENDING WORKING CAPITAL - September 30, 2017 6,098,299 7,967,143 1,868,844 2,090,967 3,266,759 1,175,792 2,615,812 2,915,649 299,837 1,517,973 2,696,834 1,178,861
NET CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL (see Note)(1,879,367) (10,523) 1,868,844 (719,443) 456,349 1,175,792 (56,210) 243,627 299,837 (487,819) 691,042 1,178,861
CAPITAL FUND:
CAPITAL REVENUES
Interest Revenue - 15,560 15,560 - 83,470 83,470 - 86,224 86,224
Grants 175,000 - (175,000) - - -
Contributions - - - - - - -
Other Non-Operating Revenue - - - - - - - - -
Increase In Contributions - System Development 1,000,000 443,413 (556,587) 500,000 403,421 (96,579) 500,000 558,465 58,465
Interfund Revenues - - - - - - - - -
Increase In Contributions - FAA - - - - - - - - -
Proceeds of Debt Activity 5,402,159 70,798 (5,331,361) - - - - - -
Transfers In from Operating Sub-Fund 2,500,000 2,500,000 - 1,000,000 800,000 (200,000) 1,400,000 300,000 (1,100,000)
Transfer In from Other Funds 200,000 - (200,000) - - - - -
Other Sources - - - - 22,500 22,500 - - -
TOTAL CAPITAL REVENUES 9,277,159 3,029,771 (6,247,388) 1,500,000 1,309,391 (190,609) 1,900,000 944,688 (955,312)
CAPITAL EXPENSES
Other Non-Operating Expense - (572,557) 572,557 - - - - (800,501) 800,501
Increase In Fixed Assets - Salaries 382,143 130,784 251,359 86,429 46,707 39,722 152,143 123,928 28,215
Increase In Fixed Assets - Benefits 152,857 58,281 94,576 34,571 21,888 12,683 60,857 55,036 5,821
Increase In Fixed Assets - Services - 5,641 (5,641) - 2,860 (2,860) - - -
Increase In Fixed Assets - Site Improvements - 35,511 (35,511) - - - - -
Increase In Fixed Assets - Equipment 20,000 - 20,000 20,000 - 20,000 20,000 - 20,000
Increase In Fixed Assets - Construction 10,524,977 3,660,191 6,864,786 2,666,218 817,047 1,849,171 4,229,504 1,453,531 2,775,973
Increase In Fixed Assets - Other - - - 7,454 (7,454)
Operating Transfers Out 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 50,000 - 156,000 156,000 -
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSES 11,129,977 3,367,851 7,762,126 2,857,218 938,502 1,918,716 4,618,504 995,448 3,623,056
BEGINNING WORKING CAPITAL - January 1, 2017 1,936,373 1,936,373 - 12,710,295 12,710,295 - 13,379,700 13,379,700 -
83,555 1,598,293 1,514,738 11,353,077 13,081,184 1,728,107 10,661,196 13,328,940 2,667,744
NET CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL (see Note)(1,852,818) (338,080) 1,514,738 (1,357,218) 370,889 1,728,107 (2,718,504) (50,760) 2,667,744
Total Change in Working Capital (3,732,185) (348,604) 3,383,581 (2,076,661) 827,238 2,903,899 (56,210) 243,627 299,837 (3,206,323) 640,283 3,846,606
OPERATING & CAPITAL FUNDS
WATER
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
SEWER SEWER METRO STORMCash Basis through September 2017
(*) Debt service interest as shown represents actual cash outlay. Debt service principal represents actual expenditures; payments will be made as scheduled in December 2017.
Working Capital = Current Assets
minus Current Liabilities
ENDING WORKING CAPITAL - September 30, 2017
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OPERATING FUND:
OPERATING REVENUES
Charges For Service
Grants
Interest Earnings
Rents, Leases, Concessions, & Other
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
OPERATING EXPENSES
Salaries & Wages
Benefits
Supplies
Other Service Charges
Intergovernmental Services (Less Transfers Out)
Waste Management Payments
Sewer Metro Services
(*) Debt Service Interest
Interfund Loan Repayment
Net Change Restricted Assets
Interfund Operating Rentals & Supplies
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
OPERATING REVENUES LESS EXPENSES
BEFORE DEPRECIATION
NON-OPERATING REVENUES
Operating Transfers-in
NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
Transfer to Capital Subfund
Other Operating Transfers-out
(*) Debt Service Principal
Net Change in Restricted Net Assets
Interfund Loan Repayment
BEGINNING WORKING CAPITAL - January 1, 2017
ENDING WORKING CAPITAL - September 30, 2017
NET CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL (see Note)
CAPITAL FUND:
CAPITAL REVENUES
Interest Revenue
Grants
Contributions
Other Non-Operating Revenue
Increase In Contributions - System Development
Interfund Revenues
Increase In Contributions - FAA
Proceeds of Debt Activity
Transfers In from Operating Sub-Fund
Transfer In from Other Funds
Other Sources
TOTAL CAPITAL REVENUES
CAPITAL EXPENSES
Other Non-Operating Expense
Increase In Fixed Assets - Salaries
Increase In Fixed Assets - Benefits
Increase In Fixed Assets - Services
Increase In Fixed Assets - Site Improvements
Increase In Fixed Assets - Equipment
Increase In Fixed Assets - Construction
Increase In Fixed Assets - Other
Operating Transfers Out
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSES
BEGINNING WORKING CAPITAL - January 1, 2017
NET CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL (see Note)
Total Change in Working Capital
OPERATING & CAPITAL FUNDS
Cash Basis through September 2017
Working Capital = Current Assets
minus Current Liabilities
ENDING WORKING CAPITAL - September 30, 2017
Budget
YTD
Actual Variance Budget
YTD
Actual Variance Budget
YTD
Actual Variance Budget
YTD
Actual Variance
434 434 435 435 436 436 501 501
464 464 465 465 466 466 -
14,816,200 11,175,901 (3,640,299) 826,800 650,430 (176,370) 927,500 949,763 22,263 - - -
87,300 25,120 (62,180) - - - - -
9,000 28,116 19,116 2,500 4,353 1,853 800 2,797 1,997 1,500 6,306 4,806
- 441 441 3,000 7,156 4,156 - - -
14,912,500 11,229,579 (3,682,921) 832,300 661,939 (170,361) 928,300 952,561 24,261 1,500 6,306 4,806
325,910 243,822 82,088 - - - 475,628 357,222 118,406 - - -
147,414 108,598 38,816 - - - 258,734 188,007 70,727 225,750 45,649 180,101
27,542 2,246 25,296 2,500 - 2,500 221,700 162,403 59,297 - - -
1,645,565 1,111,439 534,126 484,950 351,396 133,554 156,750 89,518 67,232 4,230 249,918 (245,688)
363,600 182,131 181,469 - - - - - - - - -
11,975,500 8,933,773 3,041,727
- - - 24,357 5,165 19,192 (0) - (0) - - -
- - - - -
111,587 83,691 27,896 1,400 1,053 347 47,833 35,874 11,959 - - -
14,597,118 10,665,698 3,931,420 513,207 357,614 155,593 1,160,645 833,024 327,621 229,980 295,567 (65,587)
315,382 563,880 248,498 319,093 304,325 (14,768) (232,345) 119,537 351,882 (228,480) (289,261) (60,781)
200,000 - (200,000) 670,715 503,036 (167,679)
- - - - - - 1,332 280 1,052
165,000 - 165,000 - - -
- (8,646) (8,646) - - -
39,942 29,893 10,049
4,411,853 4,411,853 - 236,649 236,649 - 293,829 293,829 - 1,385,685 1,385,685 -
4,727,235 4,975,733 248,498 350,800 519,727 168,927 260,152 413,086 152,934 1,827,920 1,599,461 (228,459)
315,382 563,880 248,498 114,151 283,078 168,927 (33,677) 119,257 152,934 442,235 213,776 (228,459)
- 2,338 2,338 - 1,646 1,646
17,167 529 (16,638) - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
310,900 3,746 (307,154) - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
275,000 274,937 (63)
- - - - - -
603,067 281,551 (321,516) - 1,646 1,646
- - - - - -
21,429 14 21,415 - - -
8,571 7 8,564 - - -
- - - - - -
- - - -
- -
729,034 295,434 433,600 - - -
- -
- - - - - -
759,034 295,455 463,579 - - -
360,602 360,602 - 256,633 256,633 -
204,635 346,698 142,063 256,633 258,279 1,646
(155,967) (13,904) 142,063 - 1,646 1,646
315,382 563,880 (41,816) 269,174 310,990 (33,677) 120,903 154,580 442,235 213,776 (228,459)
Note: Working capital balance only includes eight Waste
Management payments due to the timing of September's
payment ($1,045,832), which will be made in October.
(*) Debt service interest as shown represents actual cash outlay. Debt service principal represents actual expenditures;
payments will be made as scheduled in December 2017.
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
SOLID WASTE AIRPORT CEMETERY
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
INSURANCE
see Note
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OPERATING FUND:
OPERATING REVENUES
Charges For Service
Grants
Interest Earnings
Rents, Leases, Concessions, & Other
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
OPERATING EXPENSES
Salaries & Wages
Benefits
Supplies
Other Service Charges
Intergovernmental Services (Less Transfers Out)
Waste Management Payments
Sewer Metro Services
(*) Debt Service Interest
Interfund Loan Repayment
Net Change Restricted Assets
Interfund Operating Rentals & Supplies
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
OPERATING REVENUES LESS EXPENSES
BEFORE DEPRECIATION
NON-OPERATING REVENUES
Operating Transfers-in
NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
Transfer to Capital Subfund
Other Operating Transfers-out
(*) Debt Service Principal
Net Change in Restricted Net Assets
Interfund Loan Repayment
BEGINNING WORKING CAPITAL - January 1, 2017
ENDING WORKING CAPITAL - September 30, 2017
NET CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL (see Note)
CAPITAL FUND:
CAPITAL REVENUES
Interest Revenue
Grants
Contributions
Other Non-Operating Revenue
Increase In Contributions - System Development
Interfund Revenues
Increase In Contributions - FAA
Proceeds of Debt Activity
Transfers In from Operating Sub-Fund
Transfer In from Other Funds
Other Sources
TOTAL CAPITAL REVENUES
CAPITAL EXPENSES
Other Non-Operating Expense
Increase In Fixed Assets - Salaries
Increase In Fixed Assets - Benefits
Increase In Fixed Assets - Services
Increase In Fixed Assets - Site Improvements
Increase In Fixed Assets - Equipment
Increase In Fixed Assets - Construction
Increase In Fixed Assets - Other
Operating Transfers Out
TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENSES
BEGINNING WORKING CAPITAL - January 1, 2017
NET CHANGE IN WORKING CAPITAL (see Note)
Total Change in Working Capital
OPERATING & CAPITAL FUNDS
Cash Basis through September 2017
Working Capital = Current Assets
minus Current Liabilities
ENDING WORKING CAPITAL - September 30, 2017
Budget
YTD
Actual Variance Budget
YTD
Actual Variance Budget
YTD
Actual Variance Budget
YTD
Actual Variance
503 503 505 505 518 518 550 550
- - 568 568 560 560
961,300 715,761 (245,539) 3,453,700 2,604,110 (849,590) 6,038,376 4,531,589 (1,506,787) 2,263,102 1,712,041 (551,061)
- - - - - -
2,600 8,517 5,917 8,800 13,913 5,113 5,000 8,895 3,895 - 18,746 18,746
93,000 6,522 (86,478) - 36,816 36,816 - - - - 131,903 131,903
1,056,900 730,800 (326,100) 3,462,500 2,654,839 (807,661) 6,043,376 4,540,485 (1,502,891) 2,263,102 1,862,690 (400,412)
76,324 54,803 21,521 655,000 466,872 188,128 1,822,981 1,366,905 456,076 681,943 433,138 248,805
364,638 80,108 284,530 358,001 251,504 106,497 817,418 586,672 230,746 349,650 219,917 129,733
- - - 150,220 87,406 62,814 508,250 446,205 62,045 1,074,000 559,441 514,559
492,915 196,706 296,209 1,818,387 1,101,649 716,738 2,882,325 2,029,817 852,508 427,580 265,014 162,566
- - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - 3,843 3,005 838
- - - -
- - - 140,784 105,588 35,196 191,031 143,262 47,769 231,152 173,646 57,506
933,877 331,617 602,260 3,122,392 2,013,019 1,109,373 6,222,005 4,572,860 1,649,145 2,768,168 1,654,160 1,114,008
123,023 399,183 276,160 340,108 641,819 301,711 (178,629) (32,375) 146,254 (505,066) 208,530 713,596
652,611 215,588 (437,023) 720,000 100,000 (620,000)
929,452 412,346 517,106 400 400 - - - -
- - -
- - - - (128,176) (128,176)
1,097,368 1,097,368 - 1,853,016 1,853,016 - 1,064,713 1,064,713 - 2,749,240 2,749,240 -
1,220,391 1,496,550 276,160 1,263,672 2,082,489 818,817 1,538,295 1,247,525 (290,770) 2,964,174 3,185,946 221,772
123,023 399,183 276,160 (589,344) 229,473 818,817 473,582 182,812 (290,770) 214,934 436,706 221,772
- 13,379 13,379 - 20,103 20,103
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - 1,703,631 1,277,721 (425,910)
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
96,537 86,326 (10,211) 390,927 298,254 (92,673)
- - - - - -
96,537 99,704 3,167 2,094,558 1,596,078 (498,480)
- - - - - -
- 1,896 (1,896) - - -
- 697 (697) - - -
- - - - - -
- -
779,437 353,756 425,681 1,961,665 1,392,491 569,174
163,000 42,662 120,338 710,000 - 710,000
- -
55,900 55,900 - - - -
998,337 454,910 543,427 2,671,665 1,392,491 1,279,174
2,319,577 2,319,577 - 3,020,402 3,020,402 -
1,417,777 1,964,371 546,594 2,443,295 3,223,989 780,694
(901,800) (355,206) 546,594 (577,107) 203,587 780,694
123,023 399,183 276,160 (589,344) 229,473 818,817 (428,218) (172,394) 255,824 (362,173) 640,293 1,002,466
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
WORKER'S COMPENSATION FACILITIES INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT RENTAL
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INNOVATION EQUIPMENT
& TECHNOLOGY RENTAL
OPERATING REVENUES
Charges For Services 10,712,173$ 6,469,834$ -$ 7,324,691$ 11,175,901$ 46,155$ 949,763$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Interfund Charges For Services - - - - - - - - 722,283 2,530,647 4,475,219 2,989,762
Sewer Metro Services Revenue - - 13,189,418 - - - - - - - - -
Rents, Leases, Concessions & Other - - - - - 604,275 - - - 73,463 56,370 -
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES 10,712,173$ 6,469,834$ 13,189,418$ 7,324,691$ 11,175,901$ 650,430$ 949,763$ -$ 722,283$ 2,604,110$ 4,531,589$ 2,989,762$
OPERATING EXPENSES
Administration & Other 2,806,283$ 3,385,636$ -$ 2,604,766$ 1,303,315$ 47,826$ 246,262$ 295,567$ -$ -$ -$ 603,089$
Operations & Maintenance 3,499,895 1,271,417 12,952,742 2,477,883 8,316,551 304,622 586,762 - 331,617 2,013,019 4,572,860 1,048,067
Depreciation & Amortization 2,455,522 1,651,458 - 1,416,765 14,114 347,645 36,382 - - - 539,375 860,484
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 8,761,699$ 6,308,511$ 12,952,742$ 6,499,415$ 9,633,981$ 700,094$ 869,406$ 295,567$ 331,617$ 2,013,019$ 5,112,235$ 2,511,640$
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)1,950,474$ 161,324$ 236,676$ 825,276$ 1,541,921$ (49,664)$ 80,358$ (295,567)$ 390,665$ 591,091$ (580,646)$ 478,122$
NON-OPERATING REVENUES & EXPENSES
Interest Revenue 75,386$ 106,015$ 6,952$ 103,038$ 28,116$ 6,691$ 4,443$ 6,306$ 8,517$ 13,913$ 22,274$ 38,848$
Other Non-Operating Revenue 131,271 37,754 - 46,130 25,561 11,432 - - - 36,816 - 113,902
Gain (Loss) On Sale Of Fixed Assets - - - - - - - - - - - 18,001
Other Non-Operating Expense (73,170) (13,335) - - - (5,165) - - - - - (3,005)
TOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUES & EXPENSES 133,487$ 130,434$ 6,952$ 149,168$ 53,677$ 12,958$ 4,443$ 6,306$ 8,517$ 50,729$ 22,274$ 167,747$
2,083,961$ 291,758$ 243,627$ 974,444$ 1,595,598$ (36,707)$ 84,801$ (289,261)$ 399,183$ 641,819$ (558,372)$ 645,869$
Contributions 443,413$ 403,421$ -$ 558,465$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Transfers In 2,500,000 800,000 - 300,000 - 274,937 - 503,036 - - 301,913 398,254
Transfers Out (2,628,439) (903,793) - (607,837) - - (280) - - (412,346) (56,300) -
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS & TRANSFERS 314,974$ 299,628$ -$ 250,628$ -$ 274,937$ (280)$ 503,036$ -$ (412,346)$ 245,613$ 398,254$
CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 2,398,935$ 591,386$ 243,627$ 1,225,072$ 1,595,598$ 238,231$ 84,521$ 213,776$ 399,183$ 229,473$ (312,759)$ 1,044,123$
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE - January 1, 2017 75,751,705$ 81,919,221$ 2,672,022$ 64,010,652$ 4,245,695$ 9,514,116$ 1,374,410$ 1,385,685$ 1,064,528$ 1,530,324$ 4,291,351$ 10,920,413$
ENDING FUND BALANCE - September 30, 2017 78,150,641$ 82,510,606$ 2,915,649$ 65,235,725$ 5,841,294$ 9,752,346$ 1,458,931$ 1,599,461$ 1,463,710$ 1,759,797$ 3,978,592$ 11,964,537$
The following table provides an analysis of each of the City's Enterprise and Internal Service funds - showing 2017 revenues and expenditures by fund through September and includes the Fund Balance in the associated Capital Sub-Fund.
FUND BALANCE ENTERPRISE FUNDS INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
WATER SEWER SEWER METRO STORM SOLID WASTE AIRPORT CEMETERY INSURANCE WORKER'S
COMPENSATION FACILITIES
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CONTRIBUTIONS &
TRANSFERS
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Ordinance No. 6665 - Budget Amendment No. 3 (Coleman) (15
Minutes)
Date:
November 20, 2017
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance No. 6665
Schedule A
Schedule B
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
City Council review Ordinance No. 6665.
Background Summary:
Ordinance No. 6665 (Budget Amendment #3) amends the 2017 budget as presented in the
attached transmittal memorandum and supporting attachments.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:November 27, 2017 Item Number:
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Interoffice Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Shelley Coleman, Finance Director
CC: Nancy Backus, Mayor
Date: November 20, 2017
Re: Ordinance #6665 – 2017-2018 Budget Amendment #3
This amendment is the third budget amendment for the 2017-2018 biennium and the final amendment for
calendar year 2017. All projects/programs are underway and a budget amendment is requested to ensure
sufficient budget authority to meet anticipated expenditures by year end. Proposed amendments to the 2017
budget are as follows:
General Fund:
Community Development:
• Increase grant revenue for Area-Wide Redevelopment project $ 5,200
Parks Department
• Authority to spend tourism grants $ 5,000
Non-Departmental
• Reimburse IT Fund for PEG-eligible digital camera system $ 10,000
.
Total General Fund $ 20,200
Other Funds:
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund (F104)
• Increase professional services budget for final payments for 2016 contracts $ 35,600
Housing & Community Development Fund (F119)
• Increase budget to reflect anticipated grant-reimbursable expenditures $ 140,000
Mitigation Fees Fund (F124)
• Increase revenue for fire impact fees and transfers to VRFA for CIP $ 350,000
Capital Improvements Fund (F328)
• Budget for overrun on Council Chambers project (from F505) $ 32,000
• Amend budget to reflect reduced Build America Bonds (BAB) subsidy $ 17,400
Subtotal $ 49,400
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Water Fund (F430)
• Amend budget to reflect reduced Build America Bonds (BAB) subsidy $ 5,800
Sewer Fund (F431)
• Amend budget to reflect reduced Build America Bonds (BAB) subsidy $ 5,800
Storm Drainage Fund (F432)
• Amend budget to reflect reduced Build America Bonds (BAB) subsidy $ 5,800
Sewer Metro Sub Fund (F433)
• Increase budget to accrue January billing charges from King County $ 65,000
Solid Waste Fund (F434)
• Increase rolloff revenue and expenditure to reflect increased quantities $ 500,000
Facilities Fund (F505)
• Provide funding for overrun on Council Chambers project $ 32,000
Innovation & Technology Fund (F518)
• Reimbursement from General Fund for PEG-eligible digital camera ( $ 10,000)
Council approval of proposed Ordinance 6665 would amend the 2017 budget as follows:
Table 1: 2017 Budget as Amended
2017 Budget as Amended $ 330,564,422
Budget Amendment #3 (Ord #6665) 757,200
Budget as Amended $ 331,321,622
Attachments:
1. Proposed Ordinance #6665 (budget adjustment #3)
2. Summary of proposed 2017 budget adjustments by fund and department (Schedule A)
3. Summary of approved changes to adopted 2017 budget by fund (Schedule B)
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Ordinance No. 6665
November 20, 2017
Page 1 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 6665
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
6621, THE 2017-2018 BIENNIAL BUDGET ORDINANCE, AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6646 AND ORDINANCE NO.
6656, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF
AUBURN 2017-2018 BUDGET AS SET FORTH IN SCHEDULE
“A” AND SCHEDULE “B”
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of November 21,
2016, adopted Ordinance No. 6621 which adopted the City of Auburn 2017-2018
Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of April 3, 2017,
adopted Ordinance No. 6646 (BA#1) which amended Ordinance No. 6621 which
adopted the City of Auburn 2017-2018 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council at its regular meeting of July 3, 2017,
adopted Ordinance No. 6656 (BA#2) which amended Ordinance No. 6646 which
amended the City of Auburn 2017-2018 Biennial budget; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn deems it necessary to appropriate additional
funds to the various funds of the 2017 budget as outlined in this Ordinance (BA#3);
and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance has been approved by one more than the majority
of all councilpersons in accordance with RCW 35A.34.200.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Ordinance No. 6665
November 20, 2017
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Section 1. Amendment of the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget. The 2017-
2018 Biennial Budget of the City of Auburn is amended pursuant to Chapter 35A.34
RCW, to reflect the revenues and expenditures as shown on Schedule “A” attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Mayor of the City of Auburn,
Washington is hereby authorized to utilize revenue and expenditure amounts shown
on said Schedule “A” and Schedule “B”. A copy of said Schedule “A” and Schedule
“B” is on file with the City Clerk and available for public inspection.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the remainder
of such code, ordinance or regulation or the application thereof to other person or
circumstance shall not be affected.
Section 3. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of
this legislation.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
five (5) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
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Ordinance No. 6665
November 20, 2017
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INTRODUCED: _______________
PASSED: ____________________
APPROVED: _________________
____________________________
NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
Danielle E. Daskam
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Daniel B. Heid
City Attorney
PUBLISHED:__________________
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Schedule A
Summary of 2017 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #3 (Ordinance #6665)
A 1,209,600
Beg. Fund
Balance
2017
Revenues
2017
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
General Fund (#001)
2017 Adopted Budget 16,191,731 65,919,560 69,487,982 12,623,309
Previous Budget Amendments 4,836,935 1,349,230 3,674,144 2,512,021
2017 Amended Budget 21,028,666 67,268,790 73,162,126 15,135,330
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- 5,200 20,200 (15,000)
Community Development:
Increase state grant revenue for Area-Wide Redevelopment project (gr1304)- 5,200 5,200 -
Parks Department:
Authority to expend tourism grants for Petpalooza & Veterans Day parade - - 5,000 (5,000)
Non-Departmental:
Reimburse IT Fund for purchase of digital camera system (PEG fee eligible)- - 10,000 (10,000)
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 001 21,028,666 67,273,990 73,182,326 15,120,330
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund (#104)
2017 Adopted Budget 84,044 110,400 110,400 84,044
Previous Budget Amendments 96,102 - - 96,102
2017 Amended Budget 180,146 110,400 110,400 180,146
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- - 35,600 (35,600)
Increase professional services budget for 2016 contracts - - 35,600 (35,600)
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 104 180,146 110,400 146,000 144,546
Housing & Comm Develop Fund (#119)
2017 Adopted Budget 54,905 710,000 712,450 52,455
Previous Budget Amendments (10,001) - - (10,001)
2017 Amended Budget 44,904 710,000 712,450 42,454
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- 140,000 140,000 -
Increase budget to reflect anticipated grant-reimbursable expenditures - 140,000 140,000 -
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 119 44,904 850,000 852,450 42,454
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
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Schedule A
Summary of 2017 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #3 (Ordinance #6665)
A 1,209,600
Beg. Fund
Balance
2017
Revenues
2017
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
Mitigation Fees Fund (#124)
2017 Adopted Budget 4,274,362 1,520,200 1,365,081 4,429,481
Previous Budget Amendments 6,820,143 400,000 2,622,961 4,597,182
2017 Amended Budget 11,094,505 1,920,200 3,988,042 9,026,663
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- 70,000 350,000 (280,000)
Incr budgeted revenue for Fire Impact fees and transfers to VRFA for CIP - 70,000 350,000 (280,000)
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 124 11,094,505 1,990,200 4,338,042 8,746,663
City Hall Annex 2010 A&B Bond Fund (#230)
2017 Adopted Budget - 1,683,192 1,683,192 -
Previous Budget Amendments - - - -
2017 Amended Budget - 1,683,192 1,683,192 -
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- - - -
Amend budget to reflect reduced Build America Bonds (BAB) subsidy - - - -
230.397.100 OPERATING TRANSFERS IN 34,800
230.332.212 FEDERAL ENTITLEMENTS BAB SUBSIDY (34,800)
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 230 - 1,683,192 1,683,192 -
Capital Improvements Fund (#328)
2017 Adopted Budget 7,347,302 3,172,114 2,722,117 7,797,299
Previous Budget Amendments 2,685,207 669,943 2,664,864 690,286
2017 Amended Budget 10,032,509 3,842,057 5,386,981 8,487,585
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- 32,000 49,400 (17,400)
Provide funding for overrun on Council Chambers project (T/F from F505)- 32,000 32,000 -
Amend budget to reflect reduced Build America Bonds (BAB) subsidy - - 17,400 (17,400)
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 328 10,032,509 3,874,057 5,436,381 8,470,185
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Schedule A
Summary of 2017 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #3 (Ordinance #6665)
A 1,209,600
Beg. Fund
Balance
2017
Revenues
2017
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
Water Fund (#430)
2017 Adopted Budget 4,639,074 14,953,450 14,916,531 4,675,993
Previous Budget Amendments 3,338,592 - 1,916,286 1,422,306
2017 Amended Budget 7,977,666 14,953,450 16,832,817 6,098,299
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- - 5,800 (5,800)
Amend budget to reflect reduced Build America Bonds (BAB) subsidy - - 5,800 (5,800)
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 430 7,977,666 14,953,450 16,838,617 6,092,499
Sewer Fund (#431)
2017 Adopted Budget 1,765,613 8,195,290 8,726,193 1,234,710
Previous Budget Amendments 1,044,797 - 188,540 856,257
2017 Amended Budget 2,810,410 8,195,290 8,914,733 2,090,967
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- - 5,800 (5,800)
Amend budget to reflect reduced Build America Bonds (BAB) subsidy - - 5,800 (5,800)
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 431 2,810,410 8,195,290 8,920,533 2,085,167
Storm Drainage Fund (#432)
2017 Adopted Budget 2,077,239 9,318,627 9,618,886 1,776,980
Previous Budget Amendments (71,447) - 187,560 (259,007)
2017 Amended Budget 2,005,792 9,318,627 9,806,446 1,517,973
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- - 5,800 (5,800)
Amend budget to reflect reduced Build America Bonds (BAB) subsidy - - 5,800 (5,800)
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 432 2,005,792 9,318,627 9,812,246 1,512,173
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Schedule A
Summary of 2017 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #3 (Ordinance #6665)
A 1,209,600
Beg. Fund
Balance
2017
Revenues
2017
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
Sewer Metro Sub Fund (#433)
2017 Adopted Budget 2,374,705 17,238,490 17,294,700 2,318,495
Previous Budget Amendments 297,317 - - 297,317
2017 Amended Budget 2,672,022 17,238,490 17,294,700 2,615,812
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- - 65,000 (65,000)
Increase budget to accrue January billing charges from King County - - 65,000 (65,000)
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 433 2,672,022 17,238,490 17,359,700 2,550,812
Solid Waste Fund (#434)
2017 Adopted Budget 3,849,877 14,912,500 14,528,476 4,233,901
Previous Budget Amendments 561,976 - 68,642 493,334
2017 Amended Budget 4,411,853 14,912,500 14,597,118 4,727,235
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- 500,000 500,000 -
Increase rolloff revenue and expenditure to reflect increased quantities - 500,000 500,000 -
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 434 4,411,853 15,412,500 15,097,118 4,727,235
Facilities Fund (#505)
2017 Adopted Budget 1,330,105 3,462,500 3,507,030 1,285,575
Previous Budget Amendments 522,911 - 544,814 (21,903)
2017 Amended Budget 1,853,016 3,462,500 4,051,844 1,263,672
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- - 32,000 (32,000)
Provide funding for overrun on Council Chambers project (T/F to F328)- - 32,000 (32,000)
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 505 1,853,016 3,462,500 4,083,844 1,231,672
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Schedule A
Summary of 2017 Budget Adjustments by Fund
Budget Amendment #3 (Ordinance #6665)
A 1,209,600
Beg. Fund
Balance
2017
Revenues
2017
Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance
ERROR: Detail ≠ Schedule A
ERROR: Transfers In ≠ Transfers Out
Innovation & Technology Fund (#518)
2017 Adopted Budget 229,416 6,184,022 5,978,710 434,728
Previous Budget Amendments 835,297 511,965 243,695 1,103,567
2017 Amended Budget 1,064,713 6,695,987 6,222,405 1,538,295
BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed):- 10,000 - 10,000
Reimbursement from General Fund for digital camera system (PEG fee eligible)- 10,000 - 10,000
Revised 2017 Budget - Fund 518 1,064,713 6,705,987 6,222,405 1,548,295
Grand Total - All Funds
2017 Adopted Budget 88,839,185 180,241,144 186,485,122 82,595,207
Previous Budget Amendments 39,247,044 22,237,049 40,347,572 21,136,521
2017 Amended Budget 128,086,229 202,478,193 226,832,694 103,731,728
TOTAL BA#3 (Ordinance #6665, Proposed)- 757,200 1,209,600 (452,400)
Revised 2017 Budget 128,086,229 203,235,393 228,042,294 103,279,328
331,321,622 331,321,622
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Schedule B
2017 Appropriations by Fund
Fund
2017
Adopted
Budget
BA#1
(Ord #6646)
BA#2
(Ord #6656)
BA#3
(Ord #6665)
Total
Amendments
Revised
Budget
General Fund (#001)82,111,291 1,260,227 4,925,938 5,200 6,191,365 88,302,656
Arterial Street Fund (#102)4,171,632 13,688,682 126,525 - 13,815,207 17,986,839
Local Street Fund (#103)3,310,982 713,354 309,491 - 1,022,845 4,333,827
Hotel Motel Fund (#104)194,444 - 96,102 - 96,102 290,546
Arterial Street Preservation Fund (#105)5,134,478 2,927,084 47,717 - 2,974,801 8,109,279
Drug Forfeiture Fund (#117)444,997 - 95,555 - 95,555 540,552
Housing and Community Development Grant Fund (#119)764,905 - (10,001) 140,000 129,999 894,904
Recreation Trails Fund (#120)56,998 - 164 - 164 57,162
Business Improvement Area Fund (#121)103,716 - 9,956 - 9,956 113,672
Cumulative Reserve Fund (#122)7,566,699 1,042,138 1,121,600 - 2,163,738 9,730,437
Mitigation Fees Fund (#124)5,794,562 1,615,961 5,604,182 70,000 7,290,143 13,084,705
1998 Library Fund (#229)283,850 - - - - 283,850
2010 Annex A&B Bond Debt Fund (#230)1,683,192 - - - - 1,683,192
2010 C&D Local Revitalization Debt Fund (#231)589,071 - - - - 589,071
SCORE Debt Service Fund (#238)2,033,474 - - - - 2,033,474
LID Guarantee Fund (#249)- - 1,588 - 1,588 1,588
LID #350 (#275)19,205 - (1,349) - (1,349) 17,856
Golf/Cemetery 2016 Refunding (#276)554,393 - - - - 554,393
Municipal Park Construction Fund (#321)2,640,222 891,089 633,660 - 1,524,749 4,164,971
Capital Improvements Fund (#328)10,519,416 1,683,013 1,672,137 32,000 3,387,150 13,906,566
Local Revitalization Fund (#330)326,251 39,239 25,600 - 64,839 391,090
Water Fund (#430)19,592,524 106,324 3,232,268 - 3,338,592 22,931,116
Sewer Fund (#431)9,960,903 55,424 989,373 - 1,044,797 11,005,700
Storm Drainage Fund (#432)11,395,866 55,423 (126,870) - (71,447) 11,324,419
Sewer Metro Fund (#433)19,613,195 - 297,317 - 297,317 19,910,512
Solid Waste Fund (#434)18,762,377 - 561,976 500,000 1,061,976 19,824,353
Airport Fund (#435)1,001,865 - 67,084 - 67,084 1,068,949
Cemetery Fund (#436)1,405,886 - 16,243 - 16,243 1,422,129
Water Capital Fund (#460)7,202,039 4,588,991 (577,498) - 4,011,493 11,213,532
Sewer Capital Fund (#461)9,253,119 1,425,318 3,531,858 - 4,957,176 14,210,295
Storm Drainage Capital Fund (#462)13,142,343 1,480,104 657,253 - 2,137,357 15,279,700
Airport Capital Fund (#465)475,077 275,000 213,592 - 488,592 963,669
Cemetery Capital Fund (#466)157,301 - 99,332 - 99,332 256,633
Insurance Fund (#501)1,314,189 670,715 72,996 - 743,711 2,057,900
Workers Compensation Self Insurance Fund (#503)1,843,922 - 310,346 - 310,346 2,154,268
Facilities Fund (#505)4,792,605 431,914 90,997 - 522,911 5,315,516
Innovation and Technology Fund (#518)6,413,438 505,270 769,297 10,000 1,284,567 7,698,005
Equipment Rental Fund (#550)5,251,597 - 480,745 - 480,745 5,732,342
Equipment Rental Capital Fund (#560)3,175,144 681,236 1,258,580 - 1,939,816 5,114,960
IT Capital Fund (#568)1,762,983 332,232 393,594 - 725,826 2,488,809
Fire Pension Fund (#611)2,501,899 - (5,323) - (5,323) 2,496,576
Cemetery Endowment Fund (#701)1,758,279 - 23,330 - 23,330 1,781,609
Total 269,080,329 34,468,738 27,015,355 757,200 62,241,293 331,321,622
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Council Budget Priorities (Coleman) (30 Minutes)
Date:
November 20, 2017
Department:
Finance
Attachments:
Memo
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
Review and discuss Council budget priorities f or 2019-2020.
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:Coleman
Meeting Date:November 27, 2017 Item Number:
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Finance Department Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Shelley Coleman, Finance Director
CC: Nancy Backus, Mayor
Date: November 20, 2017
Re: Council Budget Priorities
The Mayor has requested the scheduling of a budget workshop early in 2018. The workshop will focus
on establishing new Council goals, review of the budget document, and long term planning for
operations and capital.
For an example, attached are the Council goals/vision established over the past several years and listed
in the 2017- 2018 biennial budget (pages 53-58). Also included are three additional goals, with benchmarks,
identified by Council at the October 2015 retreat. These were not specifically mentioned in the budget
document but there are ongoing activities noted that address these goals. Please refer to the color
coding matching the goal with the activities under the other eight goals.
There are eight goals succeeded with a report under 2015-2016 Progress on Citywide Goals which are
the activities accomplished to support those goals.
Updating these goals along with input for longer term operational and capital priorities will give the
Mayor and staff direction for the 2019 -2020 budget preparation.
Also attached is a map of the budget calendar for your reference.
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AUBURN’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE (page 3 2017/2018 Budget)
As a City of regional significance, proud of its small town heritage as well the diversity of its people and
neighborhoods, Auburn offers an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy life.
CITY OF AUBURN MISSION STATEMENT (page 3 2017/2018 Budget)
To provide a service oriented government that meets the needs of our citizens and business community
through efficient and professional management with responsive and accessible leadership.
Strategic Planning Report from October 2015 Council Retreat
Goal 1: Increase “Healthy City” index by _____% by 2020
Goal 2: Increase Internet Access to Achieve Digital Parity by ______% by 2020
Goal 3: Increase Middle Income Jobs by _____% by 2020
2017-2018 Citywide Goals and Strategies: (pages 52-58 of the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget)
I. Provide for Public Safety
1. Continue to seek grant funding to support public safety enforcement activities. (Lead: Police)
2. Maintain patrol response times of less than 4 minutes. (Lead: Police)
3. Continue to work with Green River College to ensure the safety and security of students. (Lead: Police)
4. Continue exploring innovative ways to address public safety needs of the community. (Lead: All)
5. Increase police presence in downtown parks and business areas and become ambassadors of these areas.
(Lead: Police, Parks)
II. Encourage a Sense of Community
6. Continue providing support to the Housing Home Repair program. (Lead: Community Development
Services)
7. Continue to promote community outreach by involving citizens and business in their City Government.
(Lead: All)
8. Continue to promote stability in neighborhoods and the downtown area. (Lead: Community Development
Services)
9. Promote pride in Auburn and citizen engagement with City government via new technology. (Lead: IT,
Community Development)
10. Continue to develop the resources of the Les Gove Community Campus including the Youth/Teen Center
and the creation of a truly centralized park concept. (Lead: Parks, Administration, Community
Development Services)
11. Implement programs to celebrate One Auburn and the many diverse communities, populations, ethnicities
and backgrounds represented. (Lead: All)
12. Continue to create transparency and public engagement for residents to access their local government.
(Lead: All)
13. Continue to find ways to reach out to Auburn’s diverse communities and involve them in the community at
large, i.e. development of a cultural connections program. (Lead: All)
14. Continue providing support to the Housing Home Repair program. (Lead: Community Development
Services)
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15. Expand eGovernment services through online and internal citizen technology engagement. (Lead: IT)
III. Encourage Economic Development
16. Continue marketing Auburn as the Regional Entertainment Center. (Lead: Community Development
Services, Administration)
17. Continue to support the City’s economic development initiatives and programs. (Lead: Community
Development Services, Administration)
18. Establish sustainable branding and strong reputation of place by creating synergy within Auburn Area
Chamber, Auburn Downtown Association, Auburn Tourism Board and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
(Lead: Administration)
19. Implement goals as outlined in the Ten-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan. (Lead: Administration)
20. Support and expand the development of the Innovation Partnership Zone. (Lead: Administration)
21. Expand the role of Tourism and Real Estate as part of the Economic Development Division. (Lead:
Administration)
22. Lead the Mayor's efforts to rebrand and market Auburn to better reflect the community and increase
positive perception among residents, businesses, regional governments, and state and national
stakeholders. (Lead: Administration)
IV. Improve Designated Urban Center
23. Continue funding the annual downtown façade improvement project. (Lead: Community Development
Services; Engineering Services)
24. Continue to enhance Police Department problem solving efforts and relationships with residents and
business owners in the downtown area to address crime and other quality of life issues. (Lead: Police)
V. Complete Public Works Projects
25. Continue to seek sources of grant funding to support local and regional arterial and key transportation
improvements. (Lead: Engineering Services)
26. Continue to replace, upgrade, and improve the reliability of storm drainage, water and sanitary sewer
infrastructure. (Lead: Engineering Services)
27. Continue to implement local and arterial pavement preservation improvements throughout the City.
(Lead: Engineering Services)
28. Complete construction on S 277th Street Widening project, Auburn Way South (SR-164) Corridor Safety
Improvements (Muckleshoot Plaza to Dogwood), and Downtown Traffic Signal Upgrades. (Lead:
Engineering Services)
29. Begin design on Auburn Way North & 1st Street NE Signal Improvements, M Street NE (E Main to 4th
Street NE), Lea Hill Corridor Improvements, and Evergreen Heights Safe Routes to School Improvements
phase 1. (Lead: Engineering Services)
30. Complete design and construction of the Fulmer Well Field Improvements project. (Lead: Engineering
Services)
31. Complete design and construction of the Coal Creek Springs Transmission Main Replacement project.
(Lead: Engineering Services)
32. Complete implementation of the Water Utility Meter & Billing System Improvements project. (Lead:
Engineering Services)
33. Initiate pre-design of the Coal Creek Springs Rehabilitation project. (Lead: Engineering Services)
34. Begin design of sewer pump station improvements in anticipation of construction in 2019. (Lead:
Engineering Services)
35. Continue to replace and/or install new storm drainage conveyance capacity improvements in conjunction
with the Arterial and Local Street Improvement projects. (Lead: Engineering Services)
36. Evaluate the need for additional hangar retrofit to closed hangars. (Lead: Engineering Services)
37. Secure funding for and complete the design and construction of the Runway Enhancement project. (Lead:
Engineering Services)
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VI. Plan Future City Development
38. Create and implement a Community Development/Engineering Services strategic plan. (Lead: Community
Development Services; Engineering Services)
39. Implement Airport strategic business plan. (Lead: Engineering Services)
VII. Actively Support Regional Transportation Improvements
40. Continue to participate in Regional Transportation Forums – SCATBd, RPEC, KCPEC, PSRC, PCTCC and
RAMP on key transportation issues. (Lead: Engineering Services)
41. Continue to coordinate community development efforts with adjacent and regional agencies. (Lead:
Engineering Services)
VIII. Enhance Quality of Life
42. Continue to fund the Lakeland Hills and Community Circulator Shuttle programs. (Lead: Public Works)
43. Develop an integrated referral and communications source for human services in the City of Auburn.
(Lead: Administration)
44. Work with all involved groups within Auburn to address the issue of homelessness and its impacts on the
family structure, in addition to the support and representation of larger regional efforts. (Lead:
Administration)
45. Continue working with local and regional service providers to assemble a support network to address
needs of victims of domestic violence, including pursuit of the one-stop concept. (Lead: Administration)
46. Develop a comprehensive plan for the creation of an Auburn Arts & Culture Center within the Old Post
Office Building. (Lead: Parks, Arts & Recreation)
47. Develop a Master Plan for 104th Avenue property along the Green River, Lakeland Hills Nature Area, and
newly acquired property in the southwest portion of Game Farm Park to include renovated Parks
Maintenance shop. (Lead: Parks, Arts & Recreation)
48. Continue improvements at Les Gove Park - construct new restroom facility, close Deals Way, lighted
crescent, turf improvements, add new section of trail. (Lead: Parks, Arts & Recreation)
49. Construct play area at Sunset Park spray park; replace playgrounds at Roegner Park and Lakeland Hills
Park. (Lead: Parks, Arts & Recreation)
2015-2016 Progress on Citywide Goals:
I. Provide for Public Safety
1. Continued to seek grant funding to support public safety enforcement activities. (Lead: Police)
2. Maintained patrol response times of just over 4 minutes. (Lead: Police)
3. Continued to work with Green River College to ensure the safety and security of students. (Lead: Police)
4. Continued exploring innovative ways to address public safety needs of the community. (Lead: All)
5. Increased police presence in downtown parks and business areas and became ambassadors of these areas.
(Lead: Police, Parks)
6. Created a traffic school to create a fine alternative for drivers. (Lead: Police, Legal, Court)
II. Encourage a Sense of Community
7. Continued providing support to the Housing Home Repair program and funded a downtown façade
improvement program. (Lead: Community Development Services)
8. Continued to promote community outreach by involving citizens and business in their City Government.
(Lead: All)
9. Continued to promote stability in neighborhoods and the downtown area. (Lead: Community
Development Services)
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10. Promoted pride in Auburn and citizen engagement with City government via new technology. (Lead: IT,
Community Development Services)
11. Continued to develop the resources of the Les Gove Community Campus including the Youth/Teen Center
as well as expanded programming at the Auburn Community and Events Center. Expanded park and
recreation offerings at the Les Gove Campus to create a truly centralized park concept. (Lead: Parks,
Administration, Community Development Services)
III. Encourage Economic Development
12. Developed a Ten-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan. (Lead: Community Development Services,
Economic Development)
13. Continued marketing Auburn as the Regional Entertainment Center. (Lead: Community Development
Services, Administration)
14. Continued to support the City’s economic development initiatives and programs. (Lead: Community
Development Services, Administration)
IV. Improve Designated Urban Center
15. Implemented an annual downtown improvement project. (Lead: Community Development Services)
V. Complete Public Works Projects
16. Continued to seek sources of grant funding to support local and regional arterial and key transportation
improvements. (Lead: Engineering Services)
17. Continued to replace, upgrade, and improve the reliability of storm drainage, water and sanitary sewer
infrastructure. (Lead: Engineering Services)
18. Continued to implement local and arterial pavement preservation improvements throughout the City.
(Lead: Engineering Services)
19. Updated the Auburn Environmental Park Master Plan. (Lead: Environmental Services)
20. Continued the ongoing implementation of City participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) and NFIP Community Rating System Program. (Lead: Environmental Services)
21. Completed construction of major transportation improvements throughout the City. Major projects
included the Auburn Way South Pedestrian and Corridor improvements from Dogwood to Hemlock,
Auburn Way South and M Street SE Improvements, and 37th and B Street NW Railroad Crossing Safety
Improvements. (Lead: Engineering Services)
22. Completed the phased replacements of all traffic signal lights with low-energy LED lights. (Lead:
Engineering Services)
VI. Plan Future City Development
23. Completed design and construction of Mill Creek, Wetland 5K reach. (Lead: Environmental Services)
24. Completed construction of the Fenster Levee Setback phase 2B. (Lead: Environmental Services)
25. Completed a major update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, including the transportation and utility
elements. (Lead: Community Development Services, Engineering Services)
VII. Actively Support Regional Transportation Improvements
26. Continued to participate in Regional Transportation Forums – SCATBd, RPEC, KCPEC, PSRC, PCTCC and
RAMP on key transportation issues. (Lead: Engineering Services)
27. Continued to coordinate community development efforts with adjacent and regional agencies. (Lead:
Engineering Services)
VIII. Enhance Quality of Life
28. Began the development of a Citywide climate action plan and policy. (Lead: Community Development
Services)
29. Implemented the Citywide arterial bicycle and safety improvements program through the Traffic Signal
Safety Improvement project. (Lead: Engineering Services)
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30. Implemented the biennial pedestrian crossing improvement program through the 22nd and I Street NE
Roundabout project, Pedestrian and ADA improvements included in various street improvement and
reservation projects and the installation of a new Rectangular Rapid Flasher Beacon (RRFB) for the
pedestrian crossing at R Street SE and 21st Street SE. (Lead: Engineering Services)
31. Continued to fund the Lakeland Hills and Community Circulator shuttle programs. (Lead: Engineering
Services)
32. Completed the implementation of Low Impact Development standards and regulations to meet regulatory
compliance with the City’s NPDES phase 2 permit. (Lead: Engineering Services)
33. Provided for more parks and recreation opportunities including completing construction of the expanded
Les Gove Park. Replaced playground equipment at Dykstra and Isaac Evans Parks. (Lead: Parks, Arts, and
Recreation)
34. Completed the Parks, Arts & Recreation Open Space Plan.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Matrix
Date:
November 21, 2017
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Matrix
Special Focus Areas
Budget Impact:
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:November 27, 2017 Item Number:
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Updated 11-20-2017
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 12/11/2017
2
Community Sustainability
Series: Economic and
Statutory Considerations for
Municipalities
Chair Wagner
Vice Chair DaCorsi Director Snyder Rescheduled for future
meeting
3 IT Update on Digital Parity Chair Wagner
Vice Chair DaCorsi Director Haugan 12/11/2017
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 Traffic Calming Chair Wagner
Vice Chair DaCorsi Director Snyder 2/26/2018
10 Business Shopping Carts Chair Peloza
Vice Chair Baggett Director Snyder 3/1/2018
11 Auburn Avenue Theater Chair Peloza
Vice Chair Baggett Director Faber 1/8/2018
12 Third Quarter Financial
Report
Chair Baggett
Vice Chair Wagner Director Coleman 11/27/2017
13 Council Budget Priorities Chair Baggett
Vice Chair Wagner Director Coleman 11/27/2017
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, 2017 June 12, 2017 June 26, 2017
July 10, 2017 July 24, 2017 August 14, 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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