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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
December 8, 2015
SPECIAL WORK SESSION AND
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL WORK SESSION — 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Judi Roland called the special work session to order at 5.00 p.m. at Council
Chambers located on the first floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn,
Washington.
ROLL CALL /ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Roll call was not taken as this was a special work session and not necessary.
Planning Commission Members present were: Chair Judi Roland, Vice -Chair Copple,
Commissioner Mason, Commissioner Lee, Commissioner Baggett, and Commissioner
Smith.
Staff present included: City Attorney Dan Held; Assistant Director of Public Works /City
Engineer Ingrid Gaub; Assistant Director of Community Development Jeff Tate; Financial
Analyst Consuelo Rogel; Parks Planning and Development Manager Jamie Kelly;
Transportation Manager Pablo Para; Traffic Engineer James Webb, Planning Services
Manager Jeff Dixon, Urban Design Planner Lauren Flemister; Planner 11 Gary Yao;
Planner Alex Teague; Office Assistant Jennifer Oliver; and Community Development
Secretary Tina Kriss.
III. 2015 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments, CPA15 -0001
Planning Services Manager Jeff Dixon provided an overview of the 2015 Comprehensive
Plan Amendment, CPA15 -0001.
• PIT #1 — Auburn School District 2015 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan
P/T #2 — Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan 2016 -2021
P/T #3 — Federal Way School District 2016 Capital Facilities Plan
• P/T #4 — Kent School District 2015/2016 — 2020/2021 Capital Facilities Plan
• P/T #5 — City of Auburn 2016 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions: they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.
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Planning Services Manager Dixon provided background information on the relationship of the
City's Comprehensive Plan to the individual capitial facilities plans of the school districts and the
city and how these provide authority for impact fees and how Auburn City Code collects parks,
fire, and school impact fees. Staff provided a comment letter from the Federal Way School
District supporting the 2016 Federal Way School District Capital Facilities Plan. Staff also
provided a memorandum outlining and explaining additional revisions of City of Auburn Capital
Facilities Plan.
The Commission and staff discussed how each school district determines their impact fee
calculations based on the formula in the city's code and how future projects impact the
anticipated predictions of student populations and needs.
In discussing the city's Capital Facilities Plan (CFP), the Commission and staff discussed the
potential timelines of various capital facility projects and projects that have been added,
removed or revised from the previously approved Capital Facilities Plan (CFP).
The Commission asked if staff could provide detailed a list showing which projects were
removed from last year's Capital Facilities Plan and information on the status of those projects.
Assistant Director Gaub reported that approximately 90% of projects have been completed and
therefore removed, projects have been added to the CFP in response to revised priorities and
in response to the creation of new projects or changes in projects. Staff also pointed out that
status updates on the project are provided regularly on the city's website and also through
routine reporting to the City Council.
The Commission and staff discussed the Les Gove Campus Master Plan and staff explained
that this item was deleted as it will be completed prior to the plan's approval for 2016.
IV. 2015 Comprehensive Plan Elements, CPA15 -0003
Assistant Director Tate explained that the Washington's State Growth Management Act
(GMP) requires cities and counties to periodically review and update their Comprehensive
Plan every seven years. Staff reviewed the Core Elements of the Plan noted below. The
Commission asked staff to provide a definition of "Transitional Housing" and discussed
differences between transitional and housing that involve caregiving or temporary housing.
In asking for Planning Commission recommendation on the Comprehensive Plan, Staff
reported that the follow -on detailed development regulations will be coming before the
Planning Commission in 2016 for consideration. Staff also explained that it is an
interactive process and these policies can be reviewed and refined in the future should
there be any further adjustments the Commission feels is needed after having provided
their recommendations and the City Council's review and approval.
The Commission and staff discussed, in more detail, specific zoning designations and the
conforming and non - conforming uses.
Traffic Engineer James Webb explained that staff has provided a memorandum
summarizing the updates from the Commission's last briefing of the draft Comprehensive
Transportation Plan. The Commission had no questions on the Comprehensive
Transportation Plan updates.
Staff reported that the City is currently developing a stand alone strategic economic
development plan at this time. In the meantime, staff has worked on the Economic
Development Element or chapter but expects by the end of 2016 a significant product, that
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions, they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.
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assists the City and guides them in their economic development effort, will be completed.
After the economic development strategic plan has been completed staff will revise the
Economic Development Element as needed. The draft Economic Development Element
or chapter was updated and cleaned up with the removal of outdated policies and updated
numbers.
Parks Planning and Development Manager Jamie Kelly reviewed the updates to the Parks,
Recreation Plan, and Open Space Plan and discussed the relevant level of service
standards and the need for neighborhood parks vs. larger parks. He explained how Home
Owner Associations play a role in fulfilling the need for small -scale neighborhood - serving
parks in addition to the other categories of parks by the City.
The Commission had no further questions.
• Core Element (released 10/13/15)
• Land Use Element (released 10/13/15)
- Housing Element (released 10/13/15)
- Transportation Element (released 10/13/15)
• Parks & Recreation Element (released 11/10/15)
• Capital Facilities Element (released 11/10/15)
• Private Utilities Element (released 11/10/15)
• Economic Development Element (released 11/10/15)
• Staffs recommended Modifications based on public feedback
V. ADJOURNMENT
With no further questions from the Commission the special work session ended at 6:42
P. M.
REGULAR MEETING — 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Judi Roland called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers located
on the first floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, Washington.
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions; they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.
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II. ROLL CALL /ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Planning Commission Members present were: Chair Judi Roland, Vice -Chair Copple,
Commissioner Mason, Commissioner Lee, Commissioner Baggett, and Commissioner
Smith.
Staff present included. City Attorney Dan Held; Assistant Director of Public Works /City
Engineer Ingrid Gaub; Assistant Director of Community Development Jeff Tate; Financial
Analyst Consuelo Rogel; Parks Planning and Development Manager Jamie Kelly;
Transportation Manager Pablo Para; Traffic Engineer James Webb; Planning Services
Manager Jeff Dixon, Urban Design Planner Lauren Flemister; Planner II Gary Yao;
Planner Alex Teague; Office Assistant Jennifer Oliver; and Community Development
Secretary Tina Kriss.
Members of the Public Present: Bob Kenworthy of the Auburn School District, Julie
Pederson; Auburn School District Assistant Superintendent Cindi Blansfield; Jeff Small;
Matt Small; Aaron Small; Steve Small; Virginia Haugen; Representing Futurewise,
Jeanette Ordonez; Doug Small; and Ralph Fortunato, CSBC, Director of Fiscal Services
the Kent School District.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 4, 2015
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Smith seconded to approve the minutes
from the November 4, 2015 meeting as written.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6 -0
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen commented on the City's parks Plan and expressed it is important to continue
having pocket parks in the City of Auburn and understands they are difficult and expensive
these are for the City to maintain. She is hopeful the Commission was mindful of the
remarks made by Parks Planning and Development Manager Jamie Kelly.
V. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT
Assistant Director Tate reported that City Council, on December 7, 2015, enacted
Resolution No. 5187, putting into effect a moratorium for one year on the acceptance or
processing of applications or other licenses, permits and approvals for residential uses in
the property within the C -1, Light Commercial Zoning districts. Staff will be bringing
forward further suggested code amendment proposals regarding these issues. A public
hearing is set for January 19, 2016.
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions; they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.
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VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
December 8, 2015
A. 2015 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments, CPA15 -0001
Planning Services Manager Jeff Dixon provided a background information on the city's
Comprehensive Plan. He also provided an overview of CPA15 -0001, the 2015
Comprehensive Plan amendments listed below:
• PIT #1 — Auburn School District 2015 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan
• P/T #2 — Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan 2016 -2021
• P/T #3 — Federal Way School District 2016 Capital Facilities Plan
• P/T #4 — Kent School District 2015/2016 — 2020/2021 Capital Facilities Plan
• P/T #5 — City of Auburn 2016 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan
Staff provided a comment letter from the Federal Way School District regarding the 201E
Federal Way School District Capital Facilities Plan. Planning Services Manager Dixon
pointed out that there are changes to the City's 2016 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan which
consists of four revised pages and one new page, specifically Pages 2, 3, 195, 197, and
202. In the Commission's deliberation Mr. Dixon respectfully asked that the Planning
Commission take this into account those four (4) revised and one (1) new page, for their
recommendation.
Mr. Dixon stated staff respectfully recommends approval of Policy/Text amendments P/T
#1 thru P/T #5, with inclusion into the City's Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
CPA15 -0001 — P/T #1. Auburn School District 2015 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan
Chair Roland opened the public hearing on CPA15 -0001, P/T #1 — Auburn School
District 2015 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan at 7:16 p.m. and invited the public to step
forward for comment on CPA15 -0001, P/T #1 — Auburn School District 2015 -2021
Capital Facilities Plan.
Bob Kenworthy, Assistant Director of Capital Projects for the Auburn School District, 915
Fourth Street, Auburn.
Mr. Kenworthy stated that the long -time Auburn School District's Superintendent Mike
Newman has retired and has been replaced by Cindy Blansfield, Auburn School District
Assistant Superintendent. He introduced Ms. Blansfield. Mr. Kenworthy reported that
the Auburn School District has provided the City with its annually updated Capital
Facilities Plan (CFP) covering years 2015 -2021. The CFP was adopted by the Auburn
School District Board of Director's on June 8, 2015. Mr. Kenworthy reviewed current
projects in construction as well as the enrollment projections and future needs for the
next six years. The updated plan indicates that the Auburn School District is requesting
a change in the school impact fees for 2016. The calculated fee for single - family is
$5,330.88, a decrease of $1,193.67; and the calculated fee for multi - family is $2,625.01,
a decrease of $893.16.
Mr. Kenworthy stated that the Auburn School District Board of Directors is requesting the
plan be adopted by reference as part of the capital facilities element of the City of
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions; they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.
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Auburn's Comprehensive Plan and that the school impact fees be set in accordance with
the plan for the 2016 fiscal year.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed her appreciation for the Auburn school district and stated her
children and grandchildren attended the schools in Auburn. Ms. Haugen expressed her
concern over the over development and over building which has at times overwhelmed
the school district. Traffic is a concern in keeping our children safe she commented.
She believes the money spent by the school district for services and the continuation of
building and development that takes place will still not provide adequate room to house
Auburn students. She feels more emphasis should be placed on meeting the needs of
our students over development in Auburn.
Chair Roland closed the public hearing on CPA15 -0001, P/T #1 — Auburn School District
2015 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan at 7:21 p.m-
Vice-Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Lee seconded to recommend inclusion of
CPA15 -0001, P/T #1 — Auburn School District 2015 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan, into the
city's Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. 6 -0
CPA15 -0001 — P/T #4 Kent School District 2015/2016 — 202012021 Caoital Facilitie:
Plan
Chair Roland opened the public hearing for CPA15 -0001 P/T #4 — Kent School District
2015/2016 Capital Facilities Plan at 7:24 p.m.
Ralph Fortunato, CSBC, Director of Fiscal Services for the Kent School District, 12033
SE 256'n Street, Kent
Mr. Fortunato reported that the Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan is requesting a
decrease its school impact fees; he explained the reason as the multi - family housing
stock is older and the new numbers are providing less students. The calculated fee for
single - family is $4,990.00, a decrease of $496.00; and the calculated fee for multi - family
is $2,163.00, a decrease of $1,215.00.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen commented that she is able to explain why the City of Auburn pays Kent
School District impact fees but it can be very confusing to most people, also it appears
they have been decreased yet there continues to be multi - family and single family
building going on in Auburn.
Chair Roland closed the public hearing for PIT #4 — Kent School District 2015/2016 —
2020/2021 Capital Facilities Plan at 7:30 p.m.
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Lee seconded to recommend inclusion of
CPA15 -0001, P/T #4 — Kent School District 2015/2016 — 2020/2021 Capital Facilities
Plan into the City's Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. 6 -0
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions; they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.
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CPA15 -0001 —PIT #2. Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan 2016 -2021
Chair Roland opened the public hearing on CPA15 -0001, P!T #2 - Dieringer School
District Capital Facilities Plan 2016 -2021 at 7:31 p.m.
The Dierenger School District is requesting an increase by $1,402.00 their single - family
dwelling fee for 2016 to $4,672.00 and their multi - family dwelling fee for 2016 will be
decreased $207.00 to $1,518.00.
With no comment from the public, Chair Roland closed the public hearing on
CPA15 -0001, P/T #2 P/T Dieringer School District Capital Facilities Plan 2016 -2021 at
7:31 p.m.
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Baggett seconded to recommend inclusion
of CPA15 -0001, P/T #2, Dieringer School District 2016 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan into
the city's Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Smith pointed out that the Dieringer School District, in their 2016 -2021
Capital Facilities Plan, is requesting a 42% increase of their multi - family school impact
fee proposal and a decrease of 12% of their multi - family school impact fee proposal.
Commissioner Smith expressed that it would have been beneficial to have a
representative from the Dierenger School District available to discuss the difference in
fees proposed for this period.
MOTION APPROVED. 5 -1
CPA15 -0001 — PIT #3. Federal Way School District 2016 Capital Facilities Plan
Chair Roland opened the public hearing on CPA15 -0001, P/T #3 - Federal Way School
District 2016 Capital Facilities Plan at 7:32 p.m.
With no comment from the public, Chair Roland closed the public hearing on
CPA15 -0001, P/T #3 Federal Way School District 2016 Capital Facilities Plan at 7:33
p.m.
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Smith seconded to recommend inclusion
of P/T #3, CPA15 -0001, Federal Way School District 2016 Capital Facilities Plan
into the city's Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION APPROVED. 6 -0
CPA15 -0001 — PIT #5. City of Auburn 2016 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan
Chair Roland opened the public hearing on CPA15 -0001, P/T #5, City of Auburn 2016-
2021 Capital Facilities Plan at 7:33 p.m.
Staff member Dixon pointed out that that the Commission has been provided the
revisions in their packet to the city's 2016 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan and Mr. Dixon
respectfully asked that the Planning Commission take this into account those 5 pages
that have been revised or added as part of their deliberations.
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions; they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.
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Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen commented that as the City grows and continues to allow more single -
family and multi - family development the question must be considered how services will
be provided to the increase number of folks without overwhelming our city and the
infrastructure provided to the public.
With no other comments from the public, Chair Roland closed the public at 7:37 p.m.
and the Commission deliberated.
The Commission requested that staff provide clarification as to which deleted projects of
the Capital Facilities Plan have been completed or those that have been removed.
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Lee seconded to recommend inclusion of
CPA15 -0001 — P/T #5, City of Auburn 2016 -2021 Capital Facilities Plan, including the
four (4) revised pages and one (1) new page into the city's Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION APPROVED. 6 -0
2015 Comprehensive Plan Elements, CPA15 -0003
Chair Roland reopened the public hearing that was continued from the December 8,
2015 public hearing on items V. B.1 thru 8 on the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Elements.
Jeff Tate, Assistant Director of Community Development Services presented a
PowerPoint to assist the Commission in the order of the elements will be presented
during the public hearing and provided an overview of the materials to be presented for
the public hearing and their suggested modifications. Assistant Director Tate reviewed
the City's process in bring forward the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan comprised of
a Core Comprehensive Plan and seven (7) elements and the background outreach
efforts.
Chair Roland invited members of the public to step forward to for public comment on any
of the eight (8) elements being brought forward for consideration as part of the 2015
Comprehensive Plan listed on the agenda. He explained that there will be a three (3)
minute time limit for each commenter.
Jeanette Ordonex, Community Outreach & Education Coordinator of Futurewise, 14016
100th Place, Seattle
Ms. Ordonex explained that Futurewise is a state -wide non - profit working on creating
livable communities and protecting farmland, waterways, and forests to protect a better
quality of life for present and future generations. Ms. Ordonex provided a letter to the
Commission that was distributed for their review. Ms. Ordonex expressed that
Futurewise appreciates the work that has done by staff for the draft Comprehensive Plan
to make it easier for folks to read through and understand. Futurewise has provided
comments to the city with reference to the plan regarding the Core Plan Community
Vision and Value section. the Land Use, Housing, Core, Capital Facilities, Transportation
Policy, Economic Development, and Parks and Open Space Elements of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Steve Small, President of Don Small and Sons Oil and Distributing, 112 3rd St. NE,
Auburn
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions, they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.
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Mr. Small explained that several members of his family are in attendance this evening
and on behalf of the family he wanted to comment his concerns regarding the zoning
and land use for six (6) properties he owns. He stated that several businesses could be
impacted by changes to the land use map in regards to the M -1 district and if changed
become non - conforming. Mr. Small asked the Commission to consider his letter that was
submitted to the city, marked Public Comment #7.
Chair Roland explained to Mr. Small that the current Public Hearing is on the city's vision
moving within the Comprehensive Plan, there will be discussions in the future regarding
the Land Use Map proposed amendments.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen commented on the state Growth Management Plan and the city's
Comprehensive Plan and stated that the infrastructure and school district has been
overwhelmed. The residents in her local community have been fighting to stop multiple
developments in her neighborhood but recently a multiple -story senior housing project
as approved. After attending two meetings on the development she feels they are in a
no -win situation. She would like the Commission to consider making a recommendation
to City Council to repeal any C -1 land use development that would allow a four (4) story
buildings be constructed near a single family neighborhood.
With no further comment from the public, Chair Roland closed the public hearing on the
2015 Comprehensive Plan Elements, CPA15 -0003, at 8:02 p.m.
1. Core Element and staff suggested modifications
Assistant Director Tate provided a brief review of the suggested modifications to the Core
Element and suggested the Commission take a moment to review the letter submitted by
Futurewise.
Chair Roland recessed the meeting at 8:06 p.m. for the Commissioners to review the
letter by Futurewise. At 8:13 p.m. Chair Roland reconvened the meeting.
Assistant Director Tate explained that the recommended changes from Futurewise are
integrated within the Core Plan but may be in locations different from the layout proposed
by Futurewise.
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Smith seconded to recommend approval
and inclusion of the Core Element, Map, and suggested staff modifications, including the
Futurewise recommendations, to the city's Comprehensive Plan. Vice -Chair Copple
asked that the motion be modified to remove the suggested recommendations by
Futurewise, Commissioner Smith and Vice -Chair Copple accepted the modification, the
motion is to recommend approval and inclusion of the Core Element, Map, and
suggested staff modifications to the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission voted.
MOTION APPROVED. 6 -0
Staff asked the Commission if they had any policy modification suggestions for the
wording of the Futurewise changes. The Commission stated that most of the changes
have been made by staff but if there are any additions the Commission is comfortable
with staff incorporating these changes, as appropriate and necessary. Staff explained
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions; they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.
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that most of the recommendations enhance the messages, concepts, and values
articulated in the plan but staff would like to modify a couple of recommendations from
what is noted in their letter.
• Service, page 2, first bullet: Add or modify the sentence to include "within the
resources of the city ".
• Celebration, page 2, second bullet: Staff believes the intended addition,
captured in red text, should be restructured as a complete sentence and leave
out the reference to "elected officials" (since the city is not responsible to procure
elected officials). The Commission recommended staff implement the change
within the plan where they see it appropriate.
Commissioner Mason moved and Commissioner Copple seconded to
recommend approval and inclusion of the staff drafted language incorporating the
Futurewise recommendations (letter dated December 8, 2015), in the proper
location within the Core Element for the approval and inclusion to the city's
Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Smith stated he is uncomfortable with passing on the
recommendations for these updates without a review. The Commission voted.
MOTION APPROVED. 4 -2
2. Land Use Element and suggested staff modifications
The Commission and staff discussed conforming and non - conforming uses, and how the
uses could be legally existing uses based on the definition.
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Lee seconded to recommend
approval and inclusion of the Land Use Element and suggested staff modifications
to the city's Comprehensive Plan. The Commission voted.
MOTION APPROVED. 6 -0
3. Housing Element
Assistant Director Tate stated the suggested modifications are located on pages 20 and
21, staff would request that a motion and discussions would include those suggested
modifications.
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Smith seconded to recommend approval
and inclusion of the Housing Element and suggested modifications to the city's
Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION APPROVED. 6 -0
4. Transportation Element
Assistant Director Tate provided a brief overview of the Transportation Element and
explained that the memorandum in the packet outlines the changes to the
Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions; they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.
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Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Lee seconded to recommend inclusion of
the updated Transportation Element (Comprehensive Transportation Plan).
MOTION APPROVED. 6-0
5. Parks & Recreation Element
Assistant Director Tate stated that the Commission is considering the Parks Element,
Parks and Recreation Plan, and staffs suggested modifications.
The Commission and staff discussed the addition of Senator Frank J. Wamke,
instrumental in the formation of Game Farm Park, to historical information regarding
Game Farm Park as described in the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Open Space Plan.
Commissioner Mason asked if her grandfather, Joe Beierlein, who was a Washington
State Representative for the 30 and 31 st District for 24 years, be added to the historical
information on Game Farm Park as he was also instrumental in the formation of the park,
the Commission concurred with the suggestion.
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Mason seconded to recommend approval
and inclusion of the Parks Element; Parks, Arts, and Recreation Open Space Plan and
include historical information on Washington State Representative Joe Beierlein as a key
figure instrumental in the formation of Game Farm Park; and staff suggested modification
to the city's Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION APPROVED. 6 -0
6. Capital Facilities Element
Assistant Director Tate briefed the Commission on the Capital Facilities Element,
including the staff suggested modifications. He pointed out the Capital Facilities Element
references other documents that have been reviewed by the Commission and acted on.
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Smith seconded to recommend the
approval and inclusion of the Capital Facilities Element and suggested staff modifications
into the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The Commission voted.
MOTION APPROVED. 6 -0
7. Private Utilities Element
Assistant Director Tate reviewed the location of the Private Utilities Element with the
Commission and stated there are no staff suggested modification.
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Baggett seconded to recommend approval
and inclusion of the Private Utility Element to the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission
voted.
MOTION APPROVED. 6 -0
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions; they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.
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8. Economic Development Element
Assistant Direct Tate noted that there are no suggested modifications for the Economic
Development Element. The Commission had no questions.
Vice -Chair Copple moved and Commissioner Lee seconded to recommend approval
inclusion of the Economic Development Element to the city's Comprehensive Plan.
MOTION APPROVED. 6 -0
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair Roland
adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
The City of Auburn Planning Commission is an eight member advisory body that provides recommendations to the
Auburn City Council on the preparation of and amendments to land use plans and related codes such as zoning.
Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
Actions taken by the Planning Commission are not final decisions: they are in the form of recommendations to the
City Council who must ultimately make the final decision.