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Home My WebLink About01-22-2018 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDACity Council S tudy Session HHS S FA J anuary 22, 2018 - 5:30 P M Council Chambers - City Hall AGE ND A Watch the meeting L IV E ! Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I .C A L L TO O R D E R A.R oll Call I I .A NNO UNC E ME NT S R E P O RT S A ND P R E S E NTAT I O NS 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.J oint Meeting with A irport Advisory Board (S nyder)(60 Minutes) Discussion of the Competitive Market Assessment and L ong term Rate S tudy B.Tourism Update (Hinman)(15 Minutes) C .Ordinance No. 6673 (S nyder)(5 Minutes) Hearing E xaminer's recommendation to approve a request to rezone a 7,500 square foot parcel f rom R-7 R esidential to D UC (Downtown Urban Center) D .A uburn Avenue T heater Update (F aber)(20 Minutes) E.P roposed 2018 L egislative P riorities(Hinman)(15 Minutes R eview of proposed 2018 federal and state legislative priorities I V.HE A LT H A ND HUMA N S E RV I C E S D I S C US S I O N I T E MS A.R eport on 2017 Housing Repair (Hinman)(10 Minutes B.Human S ervices F unding P riorities (Hinman)(10 Minutes) C .Human S ervices Grant Timeline (Hinman)(10 Minutes) D .P roposed R esolution to I ncrease the Human Services Committee Membership (Hinman)(5 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 Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website (http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail . Complete agenda packets are available for revi ew Page 1 of 82 at the City Clerk's Office. Page 2 of 82 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Joint Meeting with Airport Advisory Board (Snyder)(60 Minutes) Date: January 17, 2018 Department: Community Development & Public Works Attachments: No Attachments Av ailable Budget Impact: Current Budget: $0 Proposed Revision: $0 Revised Budget: $0 Administrativ e Recommendation: City Council and Airport Advisory Board to discuss and provide input on Competitive Market Assessment and Long-Term Rate Study f or the Auburn Municipal Airport Background Summary: The City of Auburn has engaged a consultant, FCS Group, to conduct a competitive market assessment and long-term rate study f or the Auburn Municipal Airport. FCS Group began its work with the City in December 2017. As an early ef f ort to gain broad-based perspective and understanding on perceptions, realities, opportunities and constraints pertaining to the Airport, FCS Group will facilitate a discussion between the Mayor, City Council and Airport Advisory Board at the City Council’s January 22, 2018 study session. This will be an opportunity for all parties to discuss project goals and objectives, share ideas and concepts and to address airport-related opportunities and constraints. FCS Group will make a presentation at the meeting. Copies of this presentation will be distributed at the meeting to the Mayor, the City Council and the Airport Advisory Board. Rev iewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Staff:Snyder Meeting Date:January 22, 2018 Item Numb er: Page 3 of 82 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Tourism Update (Hinman)(15 Minutes) Date: January 18, 2018 Department: Attachments: Touris m Bus ines s Plan Budget Impact: Current Budget: $0 Proposed Revision: $0 Revised Budget: $0 Administrativ e Recommendation: Background Summary: Rev iewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Staff:Hinman Meeting Date:January 22, 2018 Item Numb er: Page 4 of 82 2017 YEAR IN REVIEW AND LOOKING INTO 2018 AUBURN TOURISM Page 5 of 82 LORRAINE’S 2017 FOCUS Increase overnight visitors and lengths of stay Promote Auburn’s attractions, retail, and restaurants Generate enthusiasm and participation from local residents Civics Academy Auburn Int'l. Farmers Market Create alliances and collaborations with regional entities. Continue with hotel staff training, FAMs, and engagement. •Concierge Binders •Monthly Concierge Newsletters Gauge Groups/Conference Experience PNWFFA Golf Tournament Seattle Parrot Expo Page 6 of 82 AUBURN TOURISM BOARD’S 2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS DEDICATED BOARD Established Rules & Procedures Legal Training with City Attorney and Met with City Staff to Understand Available Resources Identified Short-Term and Long-Term Goals Served as Hosts for Hotel Staff FAMs MARKETING FOCUSED #ExploreAuburn and #AuburnAdventures 4th Quarter Digital Marketing Campaign Ad Hoc Committee for Interviewing Candidates and making a Marketing Agency Recommendation Drafted Budget for 2019-2020 for LTAC’s Review Page 7 of 82 AUBURN TOURISM BOARD’S 2017 RECOMMENDATIONS TO LTAC ATB unanimously recommends to the LTAC to move the unrestricted reserve balance in the 2017 budget for the media buy to the 2018 budget,in addition to any leftover funds from 2017 that can be moved forward. –UPDATE: The LTAC voted unanimously to recommend that $61,000 be allocated to Marketing in the 2018 budget. The formal process with Finance will be initiated in early 2018. Tourism Promotion Area (TPA): Board Members expressed their wish to see Auburn launch marketing campaigns to bolster the city first before partnering with surrounding communities. The possibility of a TPA was seen more as a long range goal of 3-5 years from now rather than an immediate consideration. Page 8 of 82 LORRAINE’S 2018 FOCUS Tourism Board Expansion Coordinate Marketing Plan Strategy & Implementation w/Selected Agency Content Management of Website and Social Media Platform in conjunction with Marketing Agency Recommendations Integrating Communication with Visitors at the Booking and Departure stage via Hotels Manage the Creation of Tourism Video geared towards Winter Activities Capturing heads in beds from local Sporting Events 2018 Japan-America Grassroots Summit Develop a Volunteer Base for Tourism Endeavors Community Visibility Build Online Presence (e.g. TripAdvisor, WikiTravel, Scenic WA, etc.) Page 9 of 82 AUBURN TOURISM BOARD FOCUS 2018 Page 10 of 82 DEVELOP STRATEGY Seasonal Activities, Events & Festivals Outdoor Recreation Boost Shoulder Season SEASONALITY Identify Niche Groups Develop Marketing Strategy for Meetings, Groups and Sales Create Online User Friendly Tools GROUPS Collect Data on Visitors Visitor experience surveys For initial ad future ad/website/ social roll- outs METRICS PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Page 11 of 82 BUILD COLLATERAL Distinguish Identity Assess Logo Seasonal Messaging South Sound Proud BRANDING Tear Off Map Legal Size Auburn Specific Keeps Visitors in Auburn Citywide Distribution First Endeavor TOURISM MAP Refine Content SEO Youtube Channel Build Video Assets Itineraries/ Inspiration WEBSITE FURTHER BRAND DEVELOPMENT FOR AUBURN TOURISM Page 12 of 82 MARKETING January 2018 Deploy, Learn, Optimize, ROI EOY Tourism Summit Launch Identify Cross Promotional Opportunities with Partner Stakeholders. Synchronize Funds for Marketing/PR Campaign Set Budget & Scope of Work Ideally local Modern, fresh perspective Able to coordinate cohesive message for Auburn Select Agency RFP FOR 2018 YEAR LONG CAMPAIGN Page 13 of 82 LOOKING AHEAD Create a tourist attraction that is unique to Auburn. Tourism Stop Spot Identifiers at Businesses CREATION Port of Seattle Grants Program Annual Tourism Seminar for all Businesses to Attend COLLABORATION Accessibility to attractions Wayward Signage Beautification via murals Downtown Ambiance, Special Events, and Hours IMPROVEMENT LONG TERM GOALS Page 14 of 82 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6673 (Snyder)(5 Minutes) Date: January 17, 2018 Department: Community Development & Public Works Attachments: Agenda Bill, Exhibits , Draft Ordinance No. 6673 Budget Impact: Current Budget: $0 Proposed Revision: $0 Revised Budget: $0 Administrativ e Recommendation: City Council to discuss and review Hearing Examiner's recommendation. Background Summary: Rev iewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Staff: Meeting Date:January 22, 2018 Item Numb er: Page 15 of 82 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: REZ17-0005, The Keimig Associates Office Relocation Rezone Request Date: January 16, 2018 Department: Community Development & Public Works, Planning Services Attachments: (See exhibit listing below) Budget Impact: N/A Administrative Recommendation: City Council to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6673 approving The Keimig Associates Zoning Map Amendment (Rezone) without conditions as recommended by the Hearing Examiner. Background Information: APPLICANT: Alan Keimig PROPERTY OWNER: Alan Keimig The Keimig Associates The Keimig Associates 216 ‘A’ St. NW 216 ‘A’ St. NW Auburn, WA 98001 Auburn, WA 98001 REQUEST: Request to rezone 307 ‘D’ St. SE (the “Site”), a 7,500 sq. ft. parcel, from R-7 Residential Zone (Seven Dwelling Units per Acre) to DUC Downtown Urban Center for eventual conversion of the existing single-family residence to an office (relocating The Keimig Associates from 216 ‘A’ St. NW). Although the Applicant proposes to retain the existing structure, any future development would need to meet the Floor Area Ratio (“FAR”) of the DUC zone as well as any applicable requirements of the “Downtown Urban Center Design Standards” document applicable at that time. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of the Site is Downtown Urban Center and DUC Downtown Urban Center is the implementing zoning district for this Designation; the Rezone request therefore would make the zoning of the Site consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The Site is in a neighborhood that is characterized as predominantly single-family homes along ‘D’ St. SE. However, there is an existing professional office (dental office) 2 lots south at the corner of ‘D’ St. SE and 4th St. SE and an apartment complex to the north at the ‘D’ St. SE and 2nd St. SE intersection. The properties to the west, across the alley, are commercial, including a Burger King drive-through directly behind the Site. Parking for the proposed office use has been reviewed by the City’s Traffic Engineer and will be provided for with a combination of 3 new parking stalls off of the alley in the rear, one on-street (‘D’ St. SE), and 2, including the handicap-accessible stall, within the existing driveway off of ‘D’ St. SE. The City’s Hearing Examiner has reviewed the proposed Rezone request, held a public hearing, and recommends approval of the Rezone to the City Council. This recommendation is based on the findings and conclusions in the Hearing Examiners Recommendation (Exhibit 1) and the Staff Report to the Hearing Examiner (Exhibit 2). LOCATION: 307 ‘D’ St. SE, Auburn, WA. Approximately 130 ft. north of 4th St. SE. King County No. 733140-0655. Page 16 of 82 Agenda Subject: REZ17-0005, The Keimig Associates Office Relocation Rezone Request Date: January 16, 2018 Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT 1. Hearing Examiner Recommendation EXHIBIT 2. Staff Report to the Hearing Examiner (with exhibits) EXHIBIT 3. Draft Ordinance No. 6673 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: Gouk Meeting Date: January 22, 2018 Item Number: Page 17 of 82 Rezone p. 1 Findings, Conclusions and Decision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN Emily Terrell, Hearing Examiner RE: The Keimig Associates REZ15-0005 FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND RECOMMENDATION INTRODUCTION The Applicant has requested a rezone of a 7,500sf parcel from R7, Residential Zone to DUC, Downtown Urban Center. The parcel is located at 307 D Street. The rezone is necessary to make the Zoning Map designation consistent with the underlying DUC, Dowtntown Urban Center Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation for the parcel. Approval of the rezone is recommended to provide for consistency between the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the Zoning Map. TESTIMONY Thaniel Gouk, senior planner, summarized the proposal. Neil Eugenio, of the Keimig Associates stated the proposal was a straightforward rezone that implemented the Comprehensiv Plan. The home will be convereted to a professional office. There are already other office and commercial uses in the area. The business will generate very little traffic. They will take care of the yardwork. They had considered converting the office via a home occupation, but the rezone makes more sense. Alan Keimig, of the Keimig Associates, stated the business will be low impact. He has considered living in the existing home. He’s been an Auburn resident for many decades and owned a businessin Auburn for most of that time. EXHIBITS Exhibits 1-11 identified in the Exhibit List at page 16 of the December 12, 2017 staff report, were admitted into the record during the December 20, 2017 public hearing. Page 18 of 82 Rezone p. 2 Findings, Conclusions and Decision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 FINDINGS OF FACT Procedural: 1. Applicant. The Applicant is Alan Keimig. 2. Hearing. A hearing on the application was held on December 20, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Council chambers at Auburn City Hall. Substantive: 3. Site/Proposal Description. The Applicant has requested a rezone of a 7,500sf parcel from R7, Residential Zone to DUC, Downtown Urban Center. The parcel is located at 307 D Street. The project site is currently single family residential. As indicated by the Applicant at hearing, the rezone will convert an existing single- family home into an architectural office. Professional offices are allowed in the DUC zone. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation for the parcel is Downtown Urban Center. The site is 50 feet wide by 150 feet deep. The Site has an existing driveway off of ‘D’ St. SE which is proposed to remain and serve as the required ADA accessible parking stall for the future professional office as well as provide one additional stall in the driveway or garage. Three off-street parking stalls will also be provided from the alley and an additional on-street parking stall will also be available on ‘D’ St. SE, pursuant to ACC 18.29.060(H)(5). There will be a total of 6 parking stalls to meet the minimum required. The Applicant requested and was granted a deviation by the City Engineer from the Public Works Design Standards that requires a project to take access only from the lower-classification roadway (the alley in this case) as well as allowing the parking stalls in the rear to be less than 40 ft. from the right-of-way. 4. Characteristics of the Area: The neighborhood is characterized by predominantly single-family homes along D St. SE. However, there is an existing professional office (dental office) two lots south at the corner of D St. SE and 4th St. SE and an apartment complex at the D St. SE and 2nd St. SE intersection. The properties to the west, across the alley, are commercial, including a Burger King drive-through directly behind the site. 5. Adverse Impacts. There are no significant adverse impacts associated with the proposal. Compatibility with adjoining land uses is the only issue of concern at this stage of project review. Properties immediately adjacent to the subject on the north, south and east are zoned R7 residential and are developed as single-family homes. However, there are higher intensity uses within a block of the subject. Properties to the west of the subject are zoned Downtown Urban Center. The subject will be a low impact professional office with a small staff and limited daily visits from clientele. The external appearance of the existing residential structure will not be significantly altered. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation is Downtown Urban Center and it is Page 19 of 82 Rezone p. 3 Findings, Conclusions and Decision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 likely homes in the community will become commercial or office in nature as implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. No compatibility problems are reasonably apparent from the administrative record. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Procedural: 1. Authority of Hearing Examiner. ACC 18.68.030(B)(1)(a) grants the Hearing Examiner with the authority to review and make a recommendation on rezone requests to the City Council if the Planning Director determines that the rezone requests are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Director has determined that the rezone request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Substantive: 2. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Designation. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation for the proposed rezone area is Downtown Urban Center. 3. Case Law Review Criteria and Application. Once it is concluded that a rezone is necessary for consistency with a C omprehensive Plan Land use map designation, approval of the rezone is essentially legally mandated except in extraordinary circumstances such as perhaps gross inconsistencies with other parts of the comprehensive plan. None of those circumstances are present here. The Auburn City Code does not include any criteria for rezone applications. Washington appellate courts have imposed some rezone criteria, requiring that the proponents of a rezone must establish that conditions have substantially changed since the original showing and that the rezone must bear a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, morals or welfare. See Ahmann-Yamane, LLC v. Tabler, 105 Wn. App. 103, 111 (2001). If a rezone implements the Comprehensive Plan, a showing that a change of circumstances has occurred is not required. Id. at 112. The proposed rezone clearly meets the judicial criteria for a rezone. There is no question that the proposal is necessary to implement the Comprehensive Plan, as the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation for the property is currently Downtown Urban Center and the current R7 Residential zoning is inconsistent with that designation. In point of fact, approval of a rezone to an implementing zone is mandated by RCW 36.70A.120 and ACC 14.22.050, which requires the City’s zoning regulations to be consistent with its comprehensive plan. The requested rezone is to the DUC, Downtown Urban Center, the implementing zone for this Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. The rezone bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, morals and welfare because it will not result in any significant adverse impacts as determined in Finding of Fact No. 5 while providing a significant opportunity for economic development in the City of Auburn. Page 20 of 82 Rezone p. 4 Findings, Conclusions and Decision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 RECOMMENDATION The Hearing Examiner recommends approval of REZ17-0005 without conditions. DATED this 3rd day of January 2018. Emily Terrell City of Auburn Hearing Examiner Pro Tem Page 21 of 82 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: REZ17-0005, The Keimig Associates Office Relocation Date: December 12, 2017 Department: Community Development & Public Works, Planning Services Attachments: (See exhibit listing at the end of this report) Budget Impact: N/A Administrative Recommendation: Hearing Examiner to conduct a public hearing and recommend to City Council approval of The Keimig Associates Office Relocation rezone request, without conditions. Background Information: APPLICANT: Alan Keimig PROPERTY OWNER: Alan Keimig The Keimig Associates The Keimig Associates 216 ‘A’ St. NW 216 ‘A’ St. NW Auburn, WA 98001 Auburn, WA 98001 REQUEST: File No. REZ17-0005: Request to rezone a 7,500 sq. ft. parcel from R-7 Residential Zone -Seven Dwelling Units per Acre) to DUC, Downtown Urban Center for eventual conversion of the existing single-family residence to an office (relocating The Keimig Associates from 216 ‘A’ St. NW). LOCATION: 307 ‘D’ St. SE, Auburn, WA. Approximately 130 ft. north of 4th St. SE. King County No. 733140-0655. 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: Gouk Meeting Date: December 20, 2017 Item Number: Exhibit 1 Page 22 of 82 Agenda Subject: REZ17-0005, The Keimig Associates Office Relocation Rezone Request Date: December 12, 2017 Page 2 of 6 Subject Property and Adjacent Property Comprehensive Plan Designation, Zoning Classification and Current Land Use: Comprehensive Plan Designation Zoning Classification Current Land Use Project Site DUC Downtown Urban Center R-7 Residential Zone – Seven Dwelling Units per Acre Single-Family Residence North DUC Downtown Urban Center R-7 Residential Single-Family Residence South DUC Downtown Urban Center R-7 Residential Single-Family Residence East DUC Downtown Urban Center R-7 Residential Single-Family Residence West DUC Downtown Urban Center DUC Downtown Urban Center Burger King Restaurant Excerpted Comprehensive Plan Land Map: Excerpted Zoning Map: SEPA STATUS: A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued under City File No. SEP17-0015 on November 9, 2017, see Exhibit 6. The comment period ended November 17, 2017 and the appeal period ended December 11, 2017. One written comment letter was submitted, see Exhibit 8, with City response. No appeal of the SEPA decision was received. FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. Alan Keimig, of The Keimig Associates, property owner and Applicant, submitted a Rezone application (a.k.a. zoning map amendment) and associated SEPA application on September 21, 2017 to rezone a 7,500 sq. ft. lot from R-7 Residential – Seven Dwelling Units per Acre which allows between 5 and 7 dwelling units per acre, to DUC Downtown Urban Center (“Rezone”). Page 23 of 82 Agenda Subject: REZ17-0005, The Keimig Associates Office Relocation Rezone Request Date: December 12, 2017 Page 3 of 6 2. The subject property is located 307 ‘D’ St. SE, Auburn, WA, approximately 130 ft. north of 4th St. SE. There is currently one single-family residence on the site which is proposed to remain and be converted to a professional office for The Keimig Associates (architecture firm). The site is located within the City of Auburn’s corporate limits, and referenced by King County Tax Assessor Parcel No. (APN) 733140-0655 (“Site”). 3. Per Chapter 18.29 of the Auburn City Code (“ACC”), professional offices are not a prohibited use in the DUC zoning district and are therefore permitted. The DUC zoning district is unique among City zoning districts as it allows all land uses that are not specifically listed as subject to a land use approval process, prohibited, or interpreted by the Director to be similar in general character to other prohibited uses listed. 4. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation for the Site is “Downtown Urban Center”, for which the DUC Downtown Urban Center zoning designation is an appropriate implementing zone, as identified on Page LU-7 of the Comprehensive Plan. 5. The Site is rectangular in shape, 50 ft. in width (east to west) and 150 ft. depth (north to south) with no slope or other environmental issues. 6. The Site has an existing driveway off of ‘D’ St. SE which is proposed to remain and serve as the required ADA accessible parking stall for the future professional office as well as provide one additional stall in the driveway or garage. Three off-street parking stalls will also be provided from the alley and an additional on-street parking stall will also be available on ‘D’ St. SE (ACC 18.29.060(H)(5) allows “On-street parking that is located directly adjacent to a development site may be used to satisfy minimum parking requirements and shall not be included in determining maximum surface parking allowances.”), for a total of 6 parking stalls to meet the minimum required. The Applicant requested and was granted a deviation by the City Engineer from the Public Works Design Standards that requires a project to take access only from the lower-classification roadway (the alley in this case) as well as allowing the parking stalls in the rear to be less than 40 ft. from the right-of- way (“ROW”). 7. ‘D’ St. SE is classified as a “local residential” roadway and is currently fully built-out with on-street parking allowed on one side (the west side). The paved width of ‘D’ St. SE is 28 ft. which keeps 20 ft. of open pavement when a vehicle is parked on the street. The Site is located on the west side of ‘D’ St. SE and as indicated in ‘Findings of Fact’ No. 5, will be utilizing one on -street parking space to satisfy zoning code minimum number of required parking. 8. The Site is in a neighborhood that is characterized as predominantly single-family homes along ‘D’ St. SE. However, there is an existing professional office (dental office) 2 lots south at the corner of ‘D’ St. SE and 4th St. SE and an apartment complex at the ‘D’ St. SE and 2nd St. SE intersection. The properties to the west, across the alley, are commercial, including a Burger King drive -through directly behind the Site. 9. As indicated by the Applicant in the narrative submitted with the application, the rezone has been requested for the purposes of converting the existing house into a professional office for The Keimig Associates (architectural services business). 10. The Site was included in the original incorporation of the City in 1890 and has retained a form of residential zoning ever since. This contrasts with the mixed land use designation history. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of the Site had a commercial designation from at least 1952 until a new Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1986, which then changed the designation to a residential category. In 2001 the Downtown Special Planning Area was adopted which included the Site, however, the land use designation was not changed until the major overhaul of the Page 24 of 82 Agenda Subject: REZ17-0005, The Keimig Associates Office Relocation Rezone Request Date: December 12, 2017 Page 4 of 6 Comprehensive Plan was completed at the end of 2015, officially designating the sit e as “Downtown Urban Center”. See Exhibit 9 for a visual representation of this timeline. 11. Per ACC 18.02.030(A), the intent of Title 18 ACC, “Zoning”, is to: “…to implement the City’s Comprehensive Plan. This title will be used to further the growth and development of the City consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan and its implementing elements. This title will also further the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, convenience, comfort, prosperity, and general welfare of the city’s popu lation and to prevent and abate public nuisances.” 12. Per ACC 18.29.010, the DUC zone is intended to: “… create a distinct and strong identity for downtown Auburn by establishing land use and design standards for review of development proposals within the c ore area of the city of Auburn’s designated urban center, in order to implement the city of Auburn downtown plan and the goals, policies and objectives of the Auburn comprehensive plan. This zone is intended to produce a concentration and mixture of commercial, office, medical, retail, residential and civic uses within the downtown area; to encourage private and public investment, attract shoppers and visitors, and appeal to existing and new residents; to provide a development pattern that supports pedestrian movement, bicycles and use of public transit; and to provide opportunities to increase the city’s tax base, thereby helping to fund public improvements and public services.” 13. A combined Notice of Application, Notice of Public Hearing, and Determination of Non-Significance was issued on November 9, 2017 (Exhibit 7), a minimum of 10 days prior to the public hearing, as required by ACC 18.68.040(B)(1)(a). The notices were also posted at the Site, mailed to adjacent property owners within 300 ft. of the Site, and published in The Seattle Times, consistent with the noticing requirements of ACC 14.07.040. 14. Per ACC 18.68.030(B), site-specific rezone requests by an applicant other than the City, that are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, shall have a public hearing before the City Hearing Examiner who then makes a recommendation on the application to City Council. Staff finds that: a. The property owner, Alan Keimig, is not the City and has filed an application requesting a rezone of a single property; b. The Rezone is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan, as discussed in ‘Conclusions’ section below; c. Site-specific rezones must be adopted by Ordinance by the City Council after a recommendation by the City Hearing Examiner. The City Council may affirm, modify, or disaffirm the Hearing Examiner’s recommendation. CONCLUSIONS: 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 and shall be processed as outlined in ‘Finding of Fact’ No. 14, above. Auburn City Code does not contain any specific rezone criteria for City Staff to review; however, Case Law offers some rezone criteria: Ahmann-Yamane, LLC v. Tabler, 105 Wn. App. 103, 111 (2001): proponents of a rezone must establish that conditions have substantially changed since the original showing and that the rezone must bear a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, morals or welfare; Page 25 of 82 Agenda Subject: REZ17-0005, The Keimig Associates Office Relocation Rezone Request Date: December 12, 2017 Page 5 of 6 provided, that a showing of a change of circumstances has occurred is not required if a rezone implements the Comprehensive Plan. Past decisions by the City Hearing Examiner have also used this criteria. Staff therefore provides the following analysis of the Rezone (The criteria is underlined followed by a Staff Analysis): 1. Criterion that the rezone is in response to changes in conditions since original adoption, or implements the Comprehensive Plan. The Rezone request implements the Comprehensive Plan, and therefore the proponent (the Applicant) does not need to show a change in conditions or circumstances. Staff provides the following analysis on how the Rezone request implements the Comprehensive Plan:  On December 14, 2015 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6584, which included an area- wide Comprehensive Plan Land Use change that included the subject property, changing the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation from “Single-Family” to “Downtown Urban Center”, reference ‘Findings of Fact’ No. 10, above for background.  The subject property meets the “Designation Criteria” for the Downtown Urban Center Designation in that it is located within the boundaries of the “Urban Center” (Page LU-7 of the Comprehensive Plan): Downtown Urban Center Designation Designation Criteria Located within the Urban Center boundaries established by the King County Countywide planning policies or within the Business Improvement Area Boundaries.  The subject Rezone request is to change from the “R-7, Residential Zone” to “DUC Downtown Urban Center” (“DUC”). The change implements the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Downtown Urban Center since the DUC zoning district is the only implementing zoning district of the Downtown Urban Center Designation.  While approval of the rezone would allow any of the range of land uses authorized by the DUC zoning district , the is requested to convert a single-family residence into a professional office that is served by adequate public facilities and services. Although not determined to be an “historic property”, based on conversations with the Applicant, they propose minimal alterations to the exterior of the building and it will retain a residential character, compatible with other existing properties along this stretch of ‘D’ St. SE. The Rezone therefore facilitates “adaptive reuse” that is consistent with Land Use Goal 52 listed under the Downtown Urban Center Designation (Page LU-8 of the Comprehensive Plan): Downtown Urban Center Policies LU-52: Encourage adaptive reuse, particularly of historic properties. Although the Applicant proposes to retain the existing structure, any future development would need to meet the Floor Area Ratio (“FAR”) of the DUC zone as well as any applicable requirements of the “Downtown Urban Center Design Standards” document. Page 26 of 82 Agenda Subject: REZ17-0005, The Keimig Associates Office Relocation Rezone Request Date: December 12, 2017 Page 6 of 6 2. Criterion that rezone request bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, morals and welfare. Any development on the site would be required to provide adequate facilities of public and private utilities such as water, sewer, and electricity, and would therefore it is not anticipated that the rezone will be detrimental to the public health. The Traffic Engineer has reviewed the requested deviations for parking and determined that no adverse impacts are expected to public traffic safety. No other impacts to public safety are anticipated through approval of the Rezone or future conversion of the residence to a professional office. The conversion of the residence will be required to meet all applicable zoning, building, and fire codes Neither the Rezone itself or the office conversion would allow an y uses or acts that would pose any detrimental effects on the morals or welfare of the public. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based upon the application, accompanying materials, Findings of Fact, and Conclusions of this Staff Report, Staff recommends that the Hearing Examiner recommend approval of the Rezone, with no conditions, to the City Council. Staff reserves the right to supplement the record of the case to respond to matters and information raised subsequent to the writing of this report EXHIBIT LIST: Exhibit 1. Staff Report Exhibit 2. Vicinity Map Exhibit 3. Rezone / SEPA Application Form Exhibit 4. Rezone Site Plan, Prepared by The Keimig Associates, received 10/27/2017 Exhibit 5. Trip Generation Letter, received 10/27/2017 Exhibit 6. Written Statement From Applicant, received 9/21/2017 Exhibit 7. Notice of Application, Notice of Public Hearing, and Determination of Non-Significance, SEPA Checklist Final Staff Evaluation Exhibit 8. Trott SEPA Comment Letter with City Responses Exhibit 9. Land Use Map History Exhibit 10. Excerpts from the Adopted Comprehensive Plan Exhibit 11. 2015 Aerial Photograph of the site and vicinity Page 27 of 82 VICINITY MAP Exhibit 2 Page 28 of 82 Exhibit 3 Page 29 of 82 Page 30 of 82 Page 31 of 82 Page 32 of 82 Page 33 of 82 Page 34 of 82 Exhibit 4Page 35 of 82 HEATH & ASSOCIATES, INC Transportation and Civil Engineering 2214 Tacoma Road Puyallup WA 98371 (253) 770 1401 Fax (253) 770 1473 heathtraffic.com October 26, 2017 Neil Eugenio The Keimig Associates 216 A Street NW Auburn, Washington 98001 Subject: Trip Generation Letter for Keimig Office Mr. Eugenio: This letter provides trip generation information for an office conversion from an existing house at 307 D Street SE in Auburn. The square footage for the new office is 2,025 square feet based on our conversation. The information for trip generation is taken from the ITE Trip Generation, 9th Edition and assumes Land Use Code 210 for the existing single family dwelling and Land Use Code 710 for the office use. Building Use The remodeled building will be repurposed to provide use as an architectural office with operations primarily from 8 AM to 5 PM. Aside from employees, the building will be visited by clients infrequently. Occupancy of the building in the evening will also take place from time to time predicated on work load and deadlines for delivery of work product. Existing Use – Trip Generation As the attached worksheets show, the existing single family use, Land Use Code 210, would generate the following: AWDT = 10 vehicles per day AM Peak Hour = 1 vehicle per hour PM Peak Hour = 1 vehicle per hour Exhibit 5 Page 36 of 82 2 Page 37 of 82 Detailed Average Rate Trip Calculations For 1 Dwelling Units of Single Family Detached Housing(210) - [R] Project: Keimig Office Open Date: Phase: Analysis Date: Description: Existing _____________________________________________________________________________________ Average Standard Adjustment Driveway Rate Deviation Factor Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Avg. Weekday 2-Way Volume 9.52 3.70 1.00 10 7-9 AM Peak Hour Enter 0.19 0.00 1.00 0 7-9 AM Peak Hour Exit 0.56 0.00 1.00 1 7-9 AM Peak Hour Total 0.75 0.90 1.00 1 4-6 PM Peak Hour Enter 0.63 0.00 1.00 1 4-6 PM Peak Hour Exit 0.37 0.00 1.00 0 4-6 PM Peak Hour Total 1.00 1.05 1.00 1 AM Pk Hr, Generator, Enter 0.20 0.00 1.00 0 AM Pk Hr, Generator, Exit 0.57 0.00 1.00 1 AM Pk Hr, Generator, Total 0.77 0.91 1.00 1 PM Pk Hr, Generator, Enter 0.65 0.00 1.00 1 PM Pk Hr, Generator, Exit 0.37 0.00 1.00 0 PM Pk Hr, Generator, Total 1.02 1.05 1.00 1 Saturday 2-Way Volume 9.91 3.72 1.00 10 Saturday Peak Hour Enter 0.50 0.00 1.00 1 Saturday Peak Hour Exit 0.43 0.00 1.00 0 Saturday Peak Hour Total 0.93 0.99 1.00 1 Sunday 2-Way Volume 8.62 3.36 1.00 9 Sunday Peak Hour Enter 0.46 0.00 1.00 0 Sunday Peak Hour Exit 0.40 0.00 1.00 0 Sunday Peak Hour Total 0.86 0.95 1.00 1 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Note: A zero indicates no data available. Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 9th Edition, 2012 TRIP GENERATION 2013, TRAFFICWARE, LLC 3 Page 38 of 82 Detailed Average Rate Trip Calculations For 2.03 Th.Sq.Ft. GFA of General Office Building(710) - [R] Project: Keimig Office Open Date: Phase:Analysis Date: Description: Proposed _____________________________________________________________________________________ Average Standard Adjustment Driveway Rate Deviation Factor Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Avg. Weekday 2-Way Volume 11.03 6.15 1.00 22 7-9 AM Peak Hour Enter 1.37 0.00 1.00 3 7-9 AM Peak Hour Exit 0.19 0.00 1.00 0 7-9 AM Peak Hour Total 1.56 1.40 1.00 3 4-6 PM Peak Hour Enter 0.25 0.00 1.00 1 4-6 PM Peak Hour Exit 1.24 0.00 1.00 2 4-6 PM Peak Hour Total 1.49 1.37 1.00 3 AM Pk Hr, Generator, Enter 1.37 0.00 1.00 3 AM Pk Hr, Generator, Exit 0.19 0.00 1.00 0 AM Pk Hr, Generator, Total 1.56 1.40 1.00 3 PM Pk Hr, Generator, Enter 0.25 0.00 1.00 1 PM Pk Hr, Generator, Exit 1.24 0.00 1.00 2 PM Pk Hr, Generator, Total 1.49 1.37 1.00 3 Saturday 2-Way Volume 2.46 2.21 1.00 5 Saturday Peak Hour Enter 0.23 0.00 1.00 0 Saturday Peak Hour Exit 0.20 0.00 1.00 0 Saturday Peak Hour Total 0.43 0.72 1.00 1 Sunday 2-Way Volume 1.05 1.43 1.00 2 Sunday Peak Hour Enter 0.09 0.00 1.00 0 Sunday Peak Hour Exit 0.07 0.00 1.00 0 Sunday Peak Hour Total 0.16 0.44 1.00 0 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Note: A zero indicates no data available. Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 9th Edition, 2012 TRIP GENERATION 2013, TRAFFICWARE, LLC 4 Page 39 of 82 THE KEIMIG ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS-PLANNERS 216 A STREET NW, AUBURN, WA 98001 (253) 939-3232, FAX (253) 735-1309 Re-zone Application 307 D Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002 APN# 733140-0655 Although the property located at 307 D Street SE is currently zoned withing the R7 Residential zone, it is located within the Adopted Downtown Special Plan Area. Therefore its proposed rezone to a DUC (Downtown Urban Center) would be a natural fit. In addition to already being located within the Downtown Special Plan Area, the existing DUC zone boundary is immediately adjacent to the west. All of the municipal services are already available to the site and its surrounding vicinity, especially to those of the designate DUC zone. The proposed re-zone will not require any additional municipal services than what is already provided. The intended professional office is low impact and will not require any more or less than a residential use of the property. Exhibit 6 Page 40 of 82 NOTICE OF APPLICATION (NOA) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (NOH) and DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) The Keimig Associates Office Relocation SEP17-0015 / REZ17-0005 The City of Auburn is issuing a Notice of Application (NOA), Notice of Public Hearing (NOH), and Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the following described project. The permit applications and listed studies may be reviewed at the Auburn Community Development & Public Works Department at 1 E Main ST, 2nd Floor, Customer Service Center, Auburn, WA 98001. Proposal: Rezone a 7,500 sq. ft. parcel from R-7 Residential (5-7 dwelling units per acre) to DUC, Downtown Urban Center to allow for conversion of an existing single-family house into a professional office. Location: The project site is located at 307 ‘D’ St. SE, approximately 130 ft. north of 4th St. SE. King County Assessor Parcel No. 733140-0655. Notice of Application: November 9, 2017 Application Complete: October 16, 2017 Permit Application: September 21, 2017 File Nos. SEP17-0015 REZ17-0005 Applicant and Alan Keimig Property Owner: The Keimig Associates 216 ‘A’ St. NW Auburn, WA 98001 Studies/Plans Submitted With Application:  Conceptual Site Plan, by The Keimig Associates  Trip Generation Letter, by Heath & Associates Other Permits, Plans, and Approvals Needed:  SEPA: None  Rezone: Hearing Examiner and City Council Approval(s)  Development: Tenant Improvement / Change of Use Permit Statement of Consistency and List of Applicable Development Regulations: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with the Auburn City Code, Comprehensive Plan, and Public Works Design and Construction Standards. Lead Agency: City of Auburn The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. Exhibit 7 Page 41 of 82 NOTICE OF APPLICATION, NOTICE OF PUBILC HEARING, and DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE SEP17-0015 / REZ17-0005 (Continued) Page 2 of 3 Public Comment Period: This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impact of the proposal. All persons may comment on this application. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 15 days from the date issued below. Comments must be in writing and submitted by 5:00 pm on November 27, 2017 to the mailing address of 25 W Main ST, Auburn, WA, 98001, or to the email below. Any person wishing to become a party of record, shall include in their comments that they wish to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, if relevant, and request a copy of decisions once made. Any person aggrieved of the City's determination may file an appeal with the Auburn City Clerk at 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001- 4998 within 14 days of the close of the comment period, or by 5:00 p.m. on December 11, 2017. For questions regarding this project, please contact Thaniel Gouk, Senior Planner, at tgouk@auburnwa.gov or 253-804-5031. Public Hearing: December 20, 2017 RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Jeff Tate POSITION/TITLE: Assistant Director, Community Dev. & Public Works Dept. ADDRESS: 25 West Main Street Auburn, Washington 98001 253-931-3090 DATE ISSUED: SIGNATURE: Note: This determination does not constitute approval of the proposal. Approval of the proposal can only be made by the legislative or administrative body vested with that authority. The proposal is required to meet all applicable regulations. [Signature on File] November 9, 2017 Page 42 of 82 NOTICE OF APPLICATION, NOTICE OF PUBILC HEARING, and DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE SEP17-0015 / REZ17-0005 (Continued) Page 3 of 3 Vicinity Map Conceptual Site Plan Subject Property Page 43 of 82 FINAL STAFF EVALUATION FOR ENVIROMETNAL CHECKLIST (SEP17-0015) Date: November 7, 2017 Project: The Keimig Associates Office Relocation Applicant: Alan Keimig The Keimig Associates 216 ‘A’ St. NW Auburn, WA 98001 Property Owner: Same as Applicant Location: The project site is located at 307 ‘D’ St. SE, approximately 130 ft. north of 4th St. SE. Parcel No. King County Parcel No. 733140-0655. Parcel Size: 7,500 sq. ft. Proposal: Rezone a 7,500 sq. ft. parcel from R-7 Residential (5-7 dwelling units per acre) to DUC, Downtown Urban Center to allow for conversion of an existing single-family house into a professional office. Existing Zoning: R-7 Residential Existing Comprehensive Plan Designation: Downtown Urban Center A. BACKGROUND: Pursuant to WAC 197-11-340(2), the City of Auburn is required to send any Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) which may result from this environmental review, along with the checklist, to the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or other agencies with jurisdiction, affected tribes, and interested parties. Therefore, the City will not act on this proposal for fifteen days after the issuance of a DNS. 8. Other Environmental Information: Other environmental information prepared or will be prepared directly related to this proposal includes:  Conceptual Site Plan, prepared by The Keimig Associates  Trip Generation Letter, prepared by Heath & Associates 10. Other Approvals/Permits Needed:  SEPA: None Page 44 of 82 Final Staff Evaluation for Environmental Checklist – SEP17-0015 (Continued) Page 2 of 4  Rezone: Hearing Examiner and City Council Approval(s)  Development: Tenant Improvement / Change of Use Permit. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: 1. Earth: Concur with checklist. The project site is essentially flat, with some areas containing slight slopes (~1%) There is no prime farmland within or adjacent to the project site and the soils are classified as Urban Land (Ur). The site is currently developed with a single-family home and detached garage. The Applicant proposes to convert the home into a professional office with approximately 4 employees. 2. Air: Concur with checklist. Short term impacts on air quality, such as an increase in local suspended particulate levels, may occur during construction activity associated with the project. To minimize short term impacts to air quality, contract specifications will require the development and implementation of dust and emission control measures such as watering and sweeping and turning off equipment and vehicles when not in use, as consistent with the City’s Construction Standards. 3. Water: A. Surface: Concur with checklist. No surface water bodies are located on or near this site. B. Ground: Concur with checklist. Stormwater will be controlled via existing facilities for the home (gutters, etc). C. Runoff/Storm water: Concur with checklist. Future development of the parking area may trigger some minor stormwater requirements and will be reviewed with the tenant improvement plans. D. Proposed Measures to Reduce or Control Surface, Ground, and Runoff Water Impacts: Concur with checklist. Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be employed during and after construction to control any impacts to ground/surface/storm water. 4. Plants: Concur with checklist. No threatened or endangered species are known to be on or near the site. Per the City’s eGIS maps, there are no priority habitats or any other fish and wildlife habitat within proximity of the project site. Page 45 of 82 Final Staff Evaluation for Environmental Checklist – SEP17-0015 (Continued) Page 3 of 4 D. Landscape Preservation and Use of Native Plants: Concur with checklist. Minimal landscaping may be included with development of the small parking area, however, none is proposed or required at this time. 5. Animals: Concur with checklist. No threatened or endangered species are known to be on or near the site. Per the City’s eGIS maps, there are no priority habitats or any other fish and wildlife habitat within proximity of the project site. 6. Energy and Natural Resources: Concur with checklist. Impacts to energy and natural resources will be consistent with what is expected for a typical office use. The project will comply with applicable building and energy codes. 7. Environmental Health: Concur with checklist. No environmental health hazards above normal construction activities are expected and risk reduction measures consistent with the City’s Construction Standards will be implemented and followed. B. Noise: Concur with checklist. No long-term changes to existing noise levels are anticipated. Short-term changes to noise levels from construction should be expected; these activities will be subject to City noise and construction hour standards. 8. Land and Shoreline Use: Concur with checklist. The current zoning designation of R-7 Residential is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of Downtown Urban Center. The appropriate implementing zoning district for the Downtown Urban Center designation is DUC, Downtown Urban Center. The Applicant has requested a rezone to DUC which allows professional offices. The Applicant is currently located at 216 ‘A’ St. NW, however, this lot has been sold to MultiCare for their future expansion. 9. Housing: Concur with checklist. The existing single-family residence will eventually be converted to a professional office. 10. Aesthetics: Concur with checklist. Only minimal exterior changes (replacement of decks) is proposed at this time. 11. Light and Glare: Concur with checklist. 12. Recreation: Concur with checklist. 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation: Concur with checklist. Page 46 of 82 Final Staff Evaluation for Environmental Checklist – SEP17-0015 (Continued) Page 4 of 4 No historic or culturally sensitive places or objects are present on the site, nor would any be affected by this project. 14. Transportation: Concur with checklist. Access to the site will be the alley to the rear which will provide access for 3 of the required 4 parking stalls. One additional on-street parking stall will be provided on ‘D’ St. SE and one ADA accessible stall within the existing driveway. A Traffic Impact Analysis is not required for this project as it does not generate more than 30 new peak PM trips and, in addition, the Traffic Engineer has indicated that this rezone does not necessitate a TIA. A Trip Generation letter was provided along with the application which has been reviewed and approved of by the Traffic Engineer. 15. Public Services: Concur with checklist. 16. Utilities: Concur with checklist. C. CONCLUSIONS: The proposal can be found to not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. The City reserves the right to review any future revision or alterations to the site or to the proposal in order to determine the environmental significance or non-significance of the project at that point in time. Prepared by: Thaniel Gouk, Senior Planner, Community Development and Public Works Department, City of Auburn Page 47 of 82 1 Thaniel Gouk From:Thaniel Gouk Sent:Tuesday, November 28, 2017 5:12 PM To:'talk2trott@comcast.net' Subject:RE: Submission of Public Comment - File Nos. SEP17-0015 / REZ 17-0005 Mr. and Mrs. Trott: Thank you for the submittal of your comments in the email below. These will be included in the Staff Report to the Hearing Examiner and City Council. In response to some of your questions, please see the following information: · Rezoning and how it will impact the rest of the block. Should this project move forward, it will isolate a private residence between a dental office and this proposed project. Will a rezone create precedent for other single family residences on the second block of D ST SE to become commercial? What is the City of Auburn’s plan for our neighborhood?. Your neighborhood is currently zoned for R-7, Residential, however, the future land use map (the “Comprehensive Plan”) shows the neighborhood as DUC, Downtown Urban Center. The DUC zone expands to the east to ‘F’ St. SE, partially as shown in this image from the City’s GIS map: Note that your property is the yellow circle, the proposed rezone property is outlined in cyan. If you would like to view a full-size version of the map, please click here: Comprehensive Land Use Map. Although many of the Exhibit 8 Page 48 of 82 2 existing properties in your neighborhood already have the DUC zoning applied, any that don’t could apply to have their property changed as well. I would also point out that the development regulations in the DUC zone are pretty restrictive (meaning in this case the look of the building and site are highly regulated) and at this point, other than replacing the front porch, and adding a ramp and parking in the rear, no other changes are proposed at this time by the owner/applicant. · Traffic/Parking concerns. Proposal lists four parking spots on property, 22 vehicular trips per day, peak volumes between 7-9am and 4-6 pm and four employees. Plan calls out (1) additional on-street parking stall will be provided on ‘D’ St. SE. with potential “remediation” of the drive apron along D Street. What does that entail?. Per Auburn City Code (ACC) Table 18.52.030(6), “…nonresidential uses located adjacent to a public right-of-way where on-street parking is permitted may receive credit for one off-street parking stall for each 22 linear feet of abutting right-of-way for parallel parking, excluding curb cuts. This provision shall be applied for on-street parking on the same side of the street as the proposed land use. All parking for employees must be provided on-site.” Based on the length of the frontage of the parcel and where legal parking is allowed, one of the Code required parking stalls will be allowed to be accommodated on-street. Remediation refers to the reconstruction of the driveway apron (curb cut) between ‘D’ St. SE and the driveway to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Parking on D Street SE is already challenging to residents, as parking is available only on one side of the street and is consumed by residents. ‘D’ St. SE is classified as a “local residential” street by the City, as such parking is only allowed along one side of the street per the City’s Design Standards. Allowing parking along both sides of the street would result in a driving land which is too narrow to safely accommodate two-way traffic and provide adequate width for emergency vehicles. On-street parking is a public resource available to anybody to use whether they reside on a specific street or not. Allowing the business to use on-street parking is not anticipated to have any impact to the availability of on-street parking relative to the existing residential use. If the property were to remain a single-family residence, the residents would also be able to use the on-street parking along ‘D’ St. SE, and could potentially park more vehicles for longer periods of time than the proposed office use, specifically overnight when residential parking demand is at its highest level. A street sign is posted entering the second block of D Street SE (north/heading south) saying; “NO TRUCKS” “LOCAL DELIVERY ONLY”. If the City posted this sign as being necessary, due to street parking one side only (creating a narrow road for two way traffic), how does the City account for increased commercial traffic/parking? How would the business regulate customers who would park on the street and not in the parking spaces off the alley? The local delivery signage is not associated with the width of the street and the presence of parking along one side, but is to prevent the use of the street by commercial vehicles cutting through the neighborhood to another destination. As a local residential street, ‘D’ St. SE is not designed or constructed to accommodate this type of truck use, which is why it has been prohibited. The proposed office use is not anticipated to generate any additional truck traffic, beyond those needed for the business to move in. It is anticipated that the off-street parking would be used by employees of the business (as required in the Code section identified above), with the on-street parking used by visitors. Provided that on-street parking associated with the business is according to the regulations included in the Code, no regulation is required. Should the parking be in violation of City parking regulations then parking enforcement can ticket vehicles as appropriate. · Police emergency responders frequently drive down D Street SE at high speed , often with two to five vehicles in succession. (This can be confirmed with the City of Auburn Police logs.) It isn’t a safe scenario for residences, let alone commercial businesses. The conversion of the residence to a commercial-office use is not anticipated to have any impact to the use of ‘D’ St. SE by emergency vehicles. Page 49 of 82 3 · Signage. What will it consist of and what size? On the building or on the street? Lighted? No signage at this time has been proposed, however, there will likely be some signage for the business. Signage within the DUC zone has specific restrictions which does allow backlit signs and the sign areas is limited based on the size of the building and lot. Also, as was stated in the mailed notice you received, a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner is scheduled for December 20, 2017. This hearing will held in the City Council Chambers at 7:00 PM and please feel free to attend and participate (provide verbal comments). Please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions. Thaniel Gouk | Senior Planner 253-804-5031 From: Steve Trott [mailto:talk2trott@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2017 9:11 PM To: Thaniel Gouk <tgouk@auburnwa.gov> Subject: Submission of Public Comment - File Nos. SEP17-0015 / REZ 17-0005 To: Mr. Thaniel Gouk – Senior Planner We wish to submit concerns and comments pertaining to the proposed rezone site located at 307 D ST SE, Auburn, WA. Our single occupant residence is located at 220 D ST SE, Auburn, WA. It is a historic home built in 1913. We have lived here since 1988. Several of our concerns are, but not limited to: · Rezoning and how it will impact the rest of the block. Should this project move forward, it will isolate a private residence between a dental office and this proposed project. Will a rezone create precedent for other single family residences on the second block of D ST SE to become commercial? What is the City of Auburn’s plan for our neighborhood? · Traffic/Parking concerns. Proposal lists four parking spots on property, 22 vehicular trips per day, peak volumes between 7-9am and 4-6 pm and four employees. Plan calls out (1) additional on-street parking stall will be provided on ‘D’ St. SE. with potential “remediation” of the drive apron along D Street. What does that entail? Parking on D Street SE is already challenging to residents, as parking is available only on one side of the street and is consumed by residents. A street sign is posted entering the second block of D Street SE (north/heading south) saying; “NO TRUCKS” “LOCAL DELIVERY ONLY”. If the City posted this sign as being necessary, due to street parking one side only (creating a narrow road for two way traffic), how does the City account for increased commercial traffic/parking? How would the business regulate customers who would park on the street and not in the parking spaces off the alley? · Police emergency responders frequently drive down D Street SE at high speed , often with two to five vehicles in succession. (This can be confirmed with the City of Auburn Police logs.) It isn’t a safe scenario for residences, let alone commercial businesses. · Signage. What will it consist of and what size? On the building or on the street? Lighted? Page 50 of 82 4 We do wish to receive notice of and participate in, any hearings relevant to this project, and request a copy of decisions once made. Steve and Debra Trott 220 D Street SE Auburn, WA 98002 253.939.1957 253.486.8497 cell/Steve talk2trott@comcast.net Page 51 of 82 Exhibit 9 Page 52 of 82 Page 53 of 82 LAND USE ELEMENT COMMERCIAL L AND USE DESIGNATIONS Character Sketch Values General Policies Downtown Urban Center Designation Exhibit 10 Page 54 of 82 CITY OF AUBURN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Neighborhood Commercial Designation Page 55 of 82 Date : 12 /11 /2 017 ±The informati on included on this map has been c ompil ed by King County s taff from a variety of sources and issubject to change without notice. King County makes no repr esentations or warr anties, ex press or implied,as to accurac y, completeness, timel iness, or rights to the us e of such information. T hi s doc ument i s not intendedfor use as a s urvey product. Ki ng County shall not be l iable for any general , special, indirect, incidental, orconsequential damages i ncl uding, but not li mited to, lost revenues or los t profits resulting from the us e or mi sus eof the information contained on this map. Any sale of thi s map or informati on on this map is prohi bited exc ept bywritten permi ss i on of Ki ng County. REZ17-0001 Aerial Ma p Exhibit 11 Page 56 of 82 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ordinance No. 6673 January 16, 2018 Page 1 of 4 ORDINANCE NO. 6 6 7 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REZONING ONE PARCEL, 7,500 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE, FROM R-7 RESIDENTIAL TO DUC DOWNTOW N URBAN CENTER, TO IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND AMENDING THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopted, on August 18, 1986, a Comprehensive Plan by Resolution No. 1703, which included a Map establishing the location of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations throughout the City; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 1995, the City Council of the City of Auburn adopted Comprehensive Plan Amendments by Resolution No. 2635 to comply with the Washington State Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS, on September 5, 1995, the City of Auburn reaffirmed that action with the adoption of Ordinance No. 4788; and WHEREAS, on December 14, 2015, the City Council of the City of Auburn 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, Alan Keimig, of The Keimig Associates, Applicant and Property Owner, submitted a rezone application on September 21, 2017 for King County Parcel Number 733140-0655; and WHEREAS, the environmental impacts of the proposed rezone were considered in accordance with procedures of the State Environmental Policy Act with a Determination of Non-Significance issued on November 9, 2017; and Page 57 of 82 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ordinance No. 6673 January 16, 2018 Page 2 of 4 WHEREAS, after proper notice published in the City’s official newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the date of public hearing, the City of Auburn Hearing Examiner heard public testimony and took evidence and exhibits into consideration; and WHEREAS, on December 20, 2017 the City of Auburn Hearing Examiner recommended approval of the rezone application, and made and entered findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon in support of that recommendation , as set forth in the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner attached hereto, marked as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference ; and WHEREAS, the City Council concurs with the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the Hearing Examiner; and NOW , THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Adoption of the Hearing Examiner’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. The City Council adopts the findings of fact and conclusions of law based thereon, made and entered by the Hearing Examiner in support of the recommendation to the City Council, as set forth in the “Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendation for The Keimig Associates Rezone, City File Number REZ17- 0005, dated January 3, 2018”. Section 2. Approval. The City Council adopts and approves the rezone request for a rezone from R-7 Residential to DUC Downtown Urban Center for King County Parcel Number 733140-0655. Section 3. Amendment to the Zoning Map. The official zoning map of the City of Auburn titled “Comprehensive Zoning Map” shall be amended to reflect this rezone Page 58 of 82 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ordinance No. 6673 January 16, 2018 Page 3 of 4 once this ordinance is effective. Section 4. Constitutionality or Invalidity. If any section, subsection clause or phase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, as it is being hereby expressly declared that this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed, adopted and approved and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 5. Recordation. Upon the passage, approval and publication of this Ordinance as provided by law, the City Clerk of the City of Auburn shall cause this Ordinance to be recorded in the office of the King County Auditor’s Division. Section 6. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. Section 7. 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. FIRST READING: _______________________ SECOND READING: _____________________ PASSED: _____________________________ APPROVED: ___________________________ CITY OF AUBURN Page 59 of 82 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ordinance No. 6673 January 16, 2018 Page 4 of 4 _____________________________________ NANCY BACKUS, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________ Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________ Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney Published: ___________________ Page 60 of 82 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Auburn Avenue Theater Update (Faber)(20 Minutes) Date: January 17, 2018 Department: Parks/Art and Recreation Attachments: powerpoint Budget Impact: Current Budget: $0 Proposed Revision: $0 Revised Budget: $0 Administrativ e Recommendation: Presentation and discussion regarding current programming as well as upcoming decision points related to the Auburn Avenue Theater. Background Summary: The City of Auburn operates the Auburn Avenue Theater providing f ull scale theater productions, perf ormances and a private rental venue for theater goers in the region. Staff will provide Council information related to current programming and discuss potential options to explore prior to the end of the lease that will terminate on December 31, 2021 (per Res. 4063). Rev iewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Staff:Faber Meeting Date:January 22, 2018 Item Numb er: Page 61 of 82 Page 62 of 82 Background Built in 1926, the Auburn Avenue Theater has been used as a bus depot, movie theater as well as a dinner theater. Since 2007, Auburn Avenue Theater has been managed and operated by the City of Auburn.Page 63 of 82 Current Operations •Performing Arts at the Auburn Ave. Theater includes touring groups from across the northwest •Season includes music, dance, comedy, tribute shows, the AveKids series, and full-scale theater productions •71 City-presented shows held at the Auburn Ave. Theater in 2017 •Also serves as a rental venue Page 64 of 82 Auburn Community Players Full -scale theater productions produced by the City of Auburn; contracted stage team working with volunteer actors. Productions often include a youth component Three productions a year; 2017 shows included: Hairspray, Annie & Scrooge, The Musical Auburn Community Players productions continue to grow in popularity Page 65 of 82 Auburn Community Teen Players •Full -scale theater production produced by the City of Auburn; contracted stage team working with teen actors in the summer. •Teens learn voice, acting, dance, set building and more and produce four shows in total. •One production a year in the summer; 2017 show: The Wedding Singer Page 66 of 82 Youth Theater Camps & Classes •City hosts two youth theater productions a year –Spring & Summer •Camps serve approximately 50 kids for each production; teaches voice, acting, dance, stage sets and more and culminates in a four-show production at the end of camp •On-going youth acting classes at the Theater during the year through Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Page 67 of 82 Current Operations Ticketed Attendance 2015 2016 2017 Music, Tribute & Other 2,954 3,098 2,698 Ave Kids Shows 1,289 993 875 AveKids & Teen Theater Productions 2,076 2,138 2,187 Comedy 855 1,064 884 Community Theater Productions 2,329 3,727 4,494 Total Attendance 9,503 11,020 11,138 Page 68 of 82 Expenses and Revenue Actual Expenses 2015 2016 2017 Salaries, Wages & Benefits $150,836 $154,599 $175,065 Expenses (artist fees, equipment, etc) $221,474 $212,819 $225,235 Theater Lease Payments $77,998 $77,699 $78,168 Subtotal $450,308 $445,117 $478,468 Interfund Printing Services $66,696 $67,596 $34,104 Interfund Facilities $117,204 $115,704 $85,596 Interfund IS Services $12,036 $11,856 $14,760 Grand Total $646,244 $640,273 $612,928 Revenue 2015 2016 2017 Ticket Sales $126,583 $148,089 $178,118 Theater Class Revenue $37,929 $41,736 $42,420 Theater Rental Income $4,635 $1,915 $2,853 Subtotal $169,147 $191,740 $223,391 Page 69 of 82 Looking forward Option 1: Renegotiate current lease Option 2: Purchase Theater and Remodel/ Rebuild On current site Current Lease Expires –December 31, 2021 Option 3: Property Acquisition Opportunities: Develop new theater in different location Option 4: Enter into public/private partnership with potential downtown developer to include a civic theater Page 70 of 82 Looking forward Page 71 of 82 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Proposed 2018 Legislative Priorities(Hinman)(15 Minutes Date: January 18, 2018 Department: Attachments: Legis lative Priorities Budget Impact: Current Budget: $0 Proposed Revision: $0 Revised Budget: $0 Administrativ e Recommendation: Background Summary: Rev iewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Staff: Meeting Date:January 22, 2018 Item Numb er: Page 72 of 82 STATE PRIORITES Streamlined Sales Tax The Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) effort was born out of a 1991 Supreme Court decision that stated the tax system at that time was too complicated to impose on retailers that did not have a physical presence within a particular state. Thus, e-commerce retailers hold a distinct advantage over “brick and mortar” storefronts which not only hurt our local businesses but deprive our community of vital tax revenues. Even though the Streamlined Sales Tax program that Washington State is a part of intends to simplify tax code for resident businesses and online retailers, the program is not perfect. The City of Auburn and many others suffer the consequences. While the State of Washington and Country see tremendous retail activity from out of state sellers, the associated tax revenues are not materializing as they should. In response, the City of Auburn is pushing for mitigation solutions to the current shortfall in tax revenues so that services such as police and fire do not feel any impact. The City of Auburn is involved in a newly formed group of Cities and business organizations to analyze the local impacts of the SST program, including the Market Place Fairness Act . The City will also advocate for timely results from the Department of Revenue study currently underway to determine SST impacts on communities like our own. The City is not advocating for new or increased taxes, just fair tax revenues we use for our critical community services, and a level playing field for our local businesses. Priorities for our Community The City of Auburn, like most communities, faces a number of issues that impact our community negatively. What is becoming very clear, we cannot treat each issue as separate. Instead, the City is committed to continue efforts that look at solving our challenges in a comprehensive manner. Our belief is that the following problems can only be solved with an interconnected strategy for success. Homelessness As we all know, homelessness can result from a number of issues in one’s life. Reasons include those within, and those outside of our control, but whatever the cause, the City of Auburn is working to assist in the stabilization of our entire homeless population. At all levels, the City will work to secure and grow funding for programs and services that prevent and end the cycle of homelessness. Auburn must be afforded the opportunity to take full advantage of funding streams to implement on the ground solutions to provide access and long term assistance for a number of homelessness triggers such as job loss, addiction, untreated mental health issues, cost of living, and many others. Mental Health Many suffering from an acute mental illness crisis require inpatient treatment, which is more effective, cost efficient, and appropriate for care. Unfortunately, inpatient psychiatric beds in the U.S. have dropped from more than 550,000 beds in 1955 to 43,000 today. Between 1990 and 2000, inpatient psychiatric beds per capita declined by 44% in state and county mental hospitals, 43% in non-governmental psychiatric hospitals, and 32% in general hospital psychiatric units. Patient needs, however, have not declined. As a result, those with mental and addictive disorders end up in hospital emergency rooms for days or weeks – often without needed treatment, which Page 73 of 82 emergency rooms are not equipped to provide. Those who cannot wait in emergency rooms often wind up in jail instead. And military veterans end up on the streets with untreated post-traumatic stress disorder. The shortage is acute in Washington State, especially in Pierce and South King Counties. Washington State ranks 48th out of 50 when looking at prevalence of mental health compared to access of care, and near the lowest in the nation in terms of inpatient psychiatric capacity at 8.3 beds versus the National average of 26.1.  Pierce County’s capacity is dramatically lower than the state average, at 2.5 beds per 100,000 residents -- the worst in the State of Washington.  There is a major active duty/veteran population, and there are military families that are underserved. The City of Auburn is focused and committed to bolstering the availability of care for some of our most vulnerable citizens. The City has pushed for increased capacity not only within City limits but within both Counties in which we reside. Having access to care is paramount if we are to serve those that served us in the military and members of our community that have nowhere else to turn. The solutions need to be found at the local, State, and Federal levels which is why the City of Auburn plans to pursue every opportunity to assist individuals and families in desperate need of help. Opioids The proliferation of potent and highly addictive pain medication has put entire communities across the country at risk. The overuse of opioids and the influence that abuse has on crime rates and the migration to illegal street drugs is a progression the City of Auburn intends to combat at every step. Auburn will seek funds to expand programs to give those struggling to cope with an addiction the means to be treated and the opportunity to recover. The City will be able to this through our prevention efforts inside our schools, correctional system, and most importantly our ongoing work through social services. As a community, we will seek all necessary and available tools to prevent further infiltration of opioids, provide recovery help to those who seek it, and protection of our citizens from those who don’t. Affordable Housing To ensure the City of Auburn continues its positive growth as a thriving community we must ensure that there is safe and affordable housing for our multi generations of residents. The issues communities face up north are something we will work to avoid here. Auburn will support developers that choose to build affordable housing into their projects while pursuing outside funding, like the State Housing Trust to not only provide incentive for new living spaces but the preservation and upgrade of existing affordable housing. Tiny Houses The International Code Council is developing an appendix to the International Residential Code for tiny houses. Encourage legislature to lay the foundation to adopt the 2018 Tiny House Appendix. The Legislature’s action to adopt the 2018 codes won’t occur until the 2019 session. However, the State Building Code Council will have already Page 74 of 82 made their recommendation for the Legislature’s action item. When session convenes in 2018 it would be good to start the lobbying effort. Capital Budget approval by the Legislature so that City can get funds released for planned waterline across the White River. Sustainable and certain transportation funding by the Legislature for needed local transportation projects. Authorizing legislation for a Street Maintenance Utility This would allow local governments the opportunity to directly engage in substantive local funding discussions with residents, citizens and businesses to provide a sustainable and on-going financial foundation to address current and future street maintenance deficiencies. $1 million direct appropriation to the City of Auburn for: 1) Conduct a Design Alternatives & Cost Analysis Study for completion of state system connection between SR-18 and SR-167 to alleviate congestion and maintenance impacts on West Valley Highway and 15th Street SW resulting from the current use by vehicles and trucks of these roadways to connect northbound and southbound (estimated cost = $500,000); and 2) Conduct a Capacity Study for the eastbound section of SR-18 between SR-167, SR 164 and SR-18 to identify potential short-term strategies and costs as well as long-term strategies and cost to reduce current and future highway capacity and access issues (estimated cost = $500,000). Please note that these two issues are interrelated and should be studied concurrently. Puget Sound Gateway Project funding – This issue is regional in nature and likely should be part of a regional legislative issues discussion at SCA or a similar forum. There are two key concerns: 1) $130 million local funding contribution expectation of the State Legislature for state facilities. It is unclear how and where this local funding would come from and what is a reasonable funding expectation for highly benefitted and less benefitted communities; and 2) there was a recent statement made by WSDOT staff and their consultants, Andrey Chapel and Mike Rigsby, of working to use state TIB and federal PSRC grant funds to address the local funding expectation. This would deplete an already challenged transportation funding environment and reduce funding available for necessary local capital projects due to lack of funding support from these funding sources. DRAFT 2018 City of Auburn Federal Agenda I. Invest in local transportation and infrastructure priorities. Auburn supports a strong partnership with the federal government and encourages Congress to fund transportation and infrastructure programs. The City supports federal efforts to pass an infrastructure package that provides federal resources for local infrastructure and transit programs that ensure the efficient movement of people and goods in our community. Please support local funding priorities in any upcoming infrastructure investment package and also fully fund the transportation and transit programs included in the FAST Act. Page 75 of 82 II. Support comprehensive policies to address homelessness and housing challenges. The increase in homelessness has reached a state of emergency in King and Pierce Counties, and the lack of affordable housing places a heavy burden on many in our community. On any given day last year in just King County more than 11,000 people were experiencing homelessness, almost 47% or nearly 5,500 people were unsheltered. Population growth and regional issues of housing affordability exacerbate the problem. Studies show that every $100 a month increase in rental rates can increase the homeless population by 15% in metro areas and by 39% in rural and suburban areas. With local rents skyrocketing in recent years, housing is becoming out of reach for many. Please support increased funding for federal housing assistance programs including rental assistance, Section 8 vouchers, and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing. Please also support expansion of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit and programs that support affordable homeownership. III. Ensure access to mental health and substance abuse treatment. Too often, lack of providers or available hospital beds stand in the way of those seeking treatment. The shortage of available care leaves low income patients, in particular, at risk for waiting for care in hospital emergency rooms until an acute care hospital bed opens. Changing outdated Medicaid payment policies that exacerbate this shortage can help. Reforms included in legislation, such as the Mental Health Reform Act introduced in the 114th Congress, can help. The City supports a permanent, workable solution to the outdated Medicaid payment policy to allow for hospitals to have greater numbers of beds devoted to psychiatric care either through administrative action or through legislation like the Medicaid CARE Act. Please support legislation to address the availability and affordability of mental health care. Ensuring adequate access to substance abuse and opioid addiction treatment programs is a critical component to keeping people employed and housed. Please support funding for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and ongoing implementation of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act passed in the 114th Congress as well as efforts to address the growing crisis of opioid addiction in our communities. IV. Support funding stability and predictability for municipalities. The City of Auburn works hard to provide for the needs of our residents while maintaining a balanced budget and exercising fiscal responsibility. The City relies on the stability and predictability of revenue and municipal financing options to maintain that careful balance. Please preserve essential public financing tools, like the income tax exemption for municipal bonds, and avoid any further impacts to the State and Local Tax deduction. In addition to avoiding any additional tax burdens on municipal governments, action on e- fairness legislation, such as the Marketplace Fairness Act or the Remote Transactions Parity Act, would provide a useful tool in addressing a backlog of infrastructure and human services needs. Please pass e-fairness legislation to close the online sales tax loophole and allow state and local Page 76 of 82 governments to enforce their existing sales tax laws regardless of whether a purchase is made in a store, online, or through a catalog retailer. V. Support federal funding for local programs. Auburn will continue to advocate on behalf of federal funding that allows the City to serve its citizens and provide services to those in need, provide for the publics’ safety and maintain its transportation infrastructure. Auburn also supports federal funding for programs operated in partnership with other local jurisdictions and tribes, including the Healthy Auburn for Life committee. Please support funding for programs including the Community Development Block Grant, Byrne Grant Funding through the Department of Justice, and Airport Improvement Funds, among others. There is a need for additional services for the many veterans who call Auburn home. Please continue to fund programs that assist transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses to connect with career opportunities; provide access to quality, affordable education; reduce the tolls that the stress of war, multiple deployments, and frequent moves can take on veterans and their families. Page 77 of 82 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Human Services Funding Priorities (Hinman)(10 Minutes) Date: January 18, 2018 Department: Attachments: funding priorities Budget Impact: Current Budget: $0 Proposed Revision: $0 Revised Budget: $0 Administrativ e Recommendation: Background Summary: Rev iewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Staff: Meeting Date:January 22, 2018 Item Numb er: Page 78 of 82 Page 1 of 4 Human Services Funds Human Services funds are 1% of the City’s General Fund that goes to the biennial, competitive human services fund application cycle and other supportive service programs in Auburn. Funds are awarded to programs of nonprofit organizations, not the entire organization. This means that organizations can apply multiple times depending on how many programs they want to have funded. The funds must benefit Auburn residents and have to align with the City’s areas of focus which include:  poverty reduction  child abuse and neglect  domestic violence and sexual assault  health care Applications open in the spring prior to the new contract year and applicants are given six weeks to submit a completed application. Applications require:  full organizational and program descriptions  budgets for both the organization and the program  proof of 501c3 status  a financial summary including a management letter  number of Auburn residents served  narrative on how the program will benefit our community All completed applications are submitted to the City’s Human Services Committee and evaluated using a rating tool. After evaluating all applications the committee carefully selects which programs they want to fund for the next two years. It has been suggested that the four priority areas be re-evaluated and changed, if necessary, to reflect the current needs of Auburn. Page 79 of 82 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Matrix Date: January 18, 2018 Department: Attachments: Matrix Special Focus Areas Budget Impact: Current Budget: $0 Proposed Revision: $0 Revised Budget: $0 Administrativ e Recommendation: Background Summary: Rev iewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Staff: Meeting Date:January 22, 2018 Item Numb er: Page 80 of 82 Updated 01-16-2018 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 DaCorsi Vice Chair Deputy Mayor Baggett Director Snyder TBD 2 Community Sustainability Series: Economic and Statutory Considerations for Municipalities Chair DaCorsi Vice Chair Deputy Mayor Baggett Director Snyder TBD 3 Centers Designation Overview Chair DaCorsi Vice Chair Deputy Mayor Baggett Director Snyder TBD 4 IT Update Chair DaCorsi Vice Chair Deputy Mayor Baggett Director Snyder 2/26/2018 5 Airport Facilities Assessment Report Chair Brown Vice Chair Peloza Director Snyder 3/12/2018 6 Airport Capital Needs Update Chair Brown Vice Chair Peloza Director Snyder 3/12/2018 7 Homelessness Update Chair Trout-Manuel Vice Chair Wales Director Hinman TBD 8 Update on Court-DV Filings/Hearings and DV Model Firearms Program Chair Trout-Manuel Vice Chair Wales City Attorney Heid TBD 9 READY Program Update Chair Trout-Manuel Vice Chair Wales City Attorney Heid TBD 10 Streamlined Sales Tax Update Chair Holman Vice Chair Brown Finance Director Coleman 2/12/2018 11 Cost of Service Study - Planning and Development Fees Chair Holman Vice Chair Brown Finance Director Coleman 2/12/2018 COUNCIL MATRIX Page 81 of 82 Revised 01-08-2018 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 Holman, Chair Councilmember DaCorsi, Chair Councilmember Brown, Chair Councilmember Wales, Vice Chair Councilmember Brown, Vice Chair Deputy Mayor Baggett, Vice Chair Councilmember Peloza, Vice Chair 2018 MEETING DATES 2018 MEETING DATES 2018 MEETING DATES 2018 MEETING DATES January 22, 2018 February 12, 2018 February 26, 2018 January 8, 2018 March 26, 2018 April 9, 2018 April 23, 2018 March 12, 2018 May 29, 2018 June 11, 2018 June 25, 2018 May 14, 2018 July 23, 2018 August 13, 2018 August 27, 2018 July 9, 2018 September 24, 2018 October 8, 2018 October 22, 2018 September 10, 2018 November 26, 2018 December 10, 2018 December 24, 2018 November 13, 2018 SPECIAL FOCUS AREAS Page 82 of 82