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June 5, 2072
WASHINGTON MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Judi Roland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
located on the first floor of Aubum City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Aubum, WA.
Commission Members present were: Chair Judi Roland, �ce Chair Kevin CHapman,
Commissioner Copple, Commission Mason, Commissioner Peace, and Commissioner
Trout and Commissioner Ramey Commissioner Baggett is excused.
Staff present included: Planning Manager EI'¢abeth Chamberlain, Principal Planner Jeff
Dixon, City Attomey Dan Heid, Senior Planner Hillary Taylor, and Planning and
Development Secretary Tina Kriss.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 8, 2072
Commissioner Peace moved and Commissioner Copple seconded to approve the
minutes from the May 8, 2012 meeting as written.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5-0
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments on any item not listed on the agenda for discussion or
public hear
IV. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Planning Manager EI¢abeth Chamberlain updated the Commission on activities of the
Planning and Community Developmerit Department. Coastal Farm and Ranch is open
for business. The grand opening will be held Friday, June 8'" at 2:00 p.m. The permit
center has issued 138 new single famfly residential building permits this year(January to
date), the highest number since 2004. The new Auto Zone off A Street SE has begun
construction. Big Foot Java will begin construction on A Street SE where a previous
drive through espresso coffee shop was located.
V PUBLIC HEARING
A. Proposed Zoning Code Amendment to ACC Section 18.31.200 related to
Architectural and Site Design Review Standards and Regulations
Principal Planner Jeff Dixon explained the Proposed zoning code amendment is to
provide a consistent process and rules that apply for the administration of the City's
existing architectural and site design review standards. Principal Planner Dixon
reviewed the proposed zoning cocle amendments to ACC Section 18.31.200.
Chair Roland opened the public hearing at 7 15 p.m. to rec:eive comments about
proposed zoning code amendment to ACC Sedion 18.31.200 related to Architectural
and Site Design Review Standards and Regulations.
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With no audience members present for comment, Chair Roland closed the public
hearing at 7�15 p.m. Staff and Commission discussed several of the amendments.
Commissioner Ramey moved and Commissioner Peace seconded to forward to full
Council Council Proposed Zoning Code Amendment ACC Section 18.31.200 related
to Architectural and Site Design Review Standards and Regulations.
MOTION APPROVED—7-0
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Proposed Amendments to TiUe 17, Land Adjustrnents and Divisions,Title 18,
Zoning, and Title 19, Impact Fees
Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain reviewed proposed amendments to Title
17, Tdle 18, and Title 19 that clarify regulations and proposed amendments related to
recent changes in state law.
Commission and staff discussed the proposed code changes to TRIe 17, Land
Adjustment and Divisions, Title 18, Zoning, and Title 19, Impact Fees. Commission
requested staff provide a map detailing where the code changes would apply and
code ir�formation on electric fences and single family residence parking
requirements.
B. Proposed Amendments to Aubum City Code Section 12.64A030 and Creating
a New Chapter, Chapter 77.28
Planning Manager Chamberlain discussed the amendments to Auburn City Code
Section 12.64A.030, to Chapter 13,.40, and creating a new chapter in Title 17, ,
spec'fiically related to infrastructure conduit. This proposed new chapter would apply
to development activity govemed by Title 17, such as short plats and preliminary
plats.
These recommended code changes are needed for the City to continue providing
services to the public that allow for system wide coordinated management of facilities
(e.g. traffic control devices) that are monitored remotely and whereas new
technologies present addRional opportunities for the City to utilize its data and
communication infrastructure to enhance public services. City Attomey Dan Heid
explained the language under Section 13.40.040. Commission and staff discussed
how Cky staff would determine if conduit should be included as part of a reasonable
requirement for developmeM.
Commission and staff discussed the benefits of these proposed amendments.
C. ZOAl2-0002—Cannabis Collective Garden Moratorium Expiration
Senior Planner Hillary Taylor updated the Commission on the Planning and
Community Development Committee recommendation from the May 29, 2012
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meeting to investigate the approach taken by the Cities of Woodinville and Pasco to
adopt an ordinance that will state the City will not allow anything in the zoning code
that violates State or Federal law Commission and staff discussed the City's options
to extend the moratorium for six (6) months oradopt an ordinance like the Cities of
Woodinville and Pasco.
Commission was supportive of the City adopting an ordinance that will state the City
will not allow anything in the zoning code that violates State or Federal law
Commission asked staff to provide updates on the status of this item.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Commission wili be having a joint meeting with the Planning and Community
Development Committee in July, 2012. Staff will update Commission on scheduling for
the next regular meeting and the joint meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair Roland
adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
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