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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 Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA.
a.) ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Planning Commission Members present were: Chair Judi Roland, Vice-Chair Copple,
Commissioner Mason, Commissioner Lee, Commissioner Stephens, Commissioner
Shin, Commissioner Moutzouris, and Commissioner Smith.
Staff present included: City Attorney Dan Heid, Assistant Director of Community
Development Jeff Tate, Assistant Director of Engineering/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub,
Utilities Engineering Manager Lisa Tobin, Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw,
Planning Services Manager Jeff Dixon, Utility Civil Engineer Shannon Howard, and
Planning Administrative Assistant Tina Kriss.
Members of the public present: Jon Cheetham and Greg O'Farrell, of Kana B
LLC/Lakeridge Paving and Mary Urback, their representative.
b.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGENCE
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 17, 2016
Commissioner Copple moved and Commissioner Moutzouris seconded to approve
the minutes from the May 17, 2016 meeting as written.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 8-0
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments on any item not listed on the agenda for discussion or
public hearing.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CPA15-0002, Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment— Private Map
Amendment
Planning Services Manager Jeff Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation of
CPA15-0002, the Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment request by Kana B, LLC
to amend the map comprehensive plan map designation of the northern 2 of 4
parcels under the same ownership from the current designation of"Light
Commercial" to "Light Industrial" to facilitate a subsequent zoning change. The
proposal consists of two parcels on the east side of East Valley Highway (A ST SE)
in the 54XX-56XX block (between Lakeland Hills Boulevard and Lake Tapps
Parkway East) within the SW '/ of the SW '/4 Section 31, T21 N, R5E, Parcel Nos.
3121059036 - 2.33 acres & 3121059033 — 1.32 acres
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Staff reviewed the process for annual comprehensive plan amendments, the docket
of items slated for change, the circumstances of the properties for the subject
request, and the applicable criteria for changes as provided in ACC 14.22,
"Comprehensive Plan", as they apply to the parcels identified in the proposed map
amendment and reviewed the subject property on the City's updated 2015
Comprehensive Plan map.
He indicated Staff's recommendation is for the Planning Commission to recommend
City Council approval of the request by Kana B, LLC (CPA15-0002) for a
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to change the map designation of two
parcels, Parcel Nos. 3121059036 — 2.33 acres & 3121059033 — 1.32 acres from
"Light Commercial" to "Light Industrial".
Chair Roland opened the public hearing on the proposed amendments to CPA15-
0002, Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment— Private Map Amendment at 7:15
p.m.
Jon Cheetham of Kana B, LLC/Lakeridge Paving, 21102 Snag Island Drive, Lake
Tapps, Washington
Mr. Cheetham stated he is a co-owner of Kana B LLC/Lakeridge Paving Company
with Greg O'Farrell. Mr. Cheetham thanked staff for their work and the analysis
provided for this project. Lakeridge Paving has been in business for over 48 years
and has a history with the City of Auburn having assisted with the establishment and
construction of Lake Tapps Parkway and also having dedicated property to the City
in the Terrace View Townhomes/Lake Tapps Parkway. Lakeridge Paving is looking
to move their paving company operation from the City of Covington to the location off
A Street SE (East Valley Highway).
Mr. Cheetham explained that the properties surrounding the subject property are
consistent with a Light-Industrial designation and the property is limited for
commercial uses due to the size of the property and abutting hillside. The future
plan for the site is to build an aesthetically pleasing business office on the parcels
and to install landscaping and screening in excess of the requirements of Auburn's
code. Mr. Cheetham stated Lakeridge Paving will be a welcome addition to the City
of Auburn and and appreciates the City working with Kana B LLC/Lakeridge Paving
to implement a mutually beneficial future development to enhance the City's
transportation infrastructure on A Street SE and the southerly entrance to the City.
Mr. Cheetham stated he believes the development improvements will be mutually
beneficial to both the City and Lakeridge Paving.
With no other public present for public testimony, Chair Roland closed the public
hearing at 7:18 p.m. on CPA15-0002, Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment—
Private Map Amendment. The Commission deliberated.
Commissioner Shin moved and Commissioner Copple seconded to recommend
moving CPA15-0002, Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment— Private Map
Amendment to City Council for approval.
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MOTION APPROVED. 8-0
V. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Low Impact Development Code Update (ACC Titles 13, 17, and 18)
Assistant Director Tate provided a brief introduction of the City staff that is part of the
team working on the stormwater Low Impact Development Code Update. Storm
Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw explained that the City is required by State law to
comply with and implement the Department of Ecology's (DOE) Western Washington
Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (Permit). The current State-issued Permit,
effective from 2013 to 2018, requires the City to "review, revise and make effective
their local development-related codes, rules, standards, or other enforceable
documents to incorporate and require Low Impact Development (LID) principles and
LID Best Management Practices (BMPs)" by December 31, 2016. So far, the
stormwater LID techniques have been voluntary.
Assistant Director Tate and Shannon Howard, Utilities Civil Engineer, provided a
PowerPoint presentation introduction to Storniwater Low Impact Development
approaches and principles.
The Commission and staff discussed the permit process, various techniques and
concepts for site planning, and distributed examples of stormwater LID management
practices. Staff reviewed the process for amending the various code sections and
the anticipated schedule moving forward before the Planning Commission and
ultimately City Council.
B. Staff presentation - Planning Commission Training
Planning Services Manager Jeff Dixon and Assistant Director Tate presented a
training session for the Planning Commissioners. A review of the foundation of legal
basis for planning was provided, including the constitutional (Federal) and statutory
(Washington State Statutory) basis along with the Role of the Planning Commission
to advise City Council, establish procedures, and the Commission's responsibilities
in conducting hearings and making recommendations.
A brief overview of legal considerations such as the Open Public Meetings Act,
Public Records Act, and the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine was also provided by
staff.
VI. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Assistant Director Tate described several of the current activities of the Department. On
June 20, 2016 City Council approved Resolution No. 5235, which authorizes the City to
expend funds to abate the litter, junk, weeds, and attractive nuisances in the City of
Auburn and authorizing the City's cost thereof. Assistant Director Tate provided a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the City's code enforcement abatement process
under Resolution No. 5235.
Ordinance No. 6601, Amendments to Title 15 adopting the 2015 International Building
Code, Washington State Amendments, and local building code amendments were
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adopted by City Council on June 20, 2016. This was based on the Planning
Commission's recommendation.
Assistant Director Tate reported that at the June 20, 2016 regular City Council meeting
the Council remanded Ordinance No. 6600 back to the Planning Commission to
continue additional discussion on the code relating to domestic fowl and yard setbacks
applicable to enclosures housing fowl that were the subject of this zoning code
amendment. Staff explained that this item was considered by the Council and after
receiving additional input from members of the public, Council voted to remand this back
to the Planning Commission for further discussion but without specific direction
Staff explained this item will be added to the future July 19, 2016 Planning Commission
agenda.
VII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chair Roland
adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
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IV.A. Low Impact Development
Update
Submitted: Kimberly Wells
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PUGET
SOUNDKEEPER'
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July 19, 2016
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Planning Commissioners
Protecting and 25 W Main St.
Preserving Auburn, WA 98001
Puget Sound
130 flicker•,on arm, Re: Low Impact Development Code Update (ACC Titles 12, 13, 17,and 18)
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Seattle.WP 92109 Dear Auburn Planning Commission;
P 206.297.7002 To protect water quality, Puget Soundkeeper(Soundkeeper) is working to
F 206 2970409 ensure that municipalities comply with the Washington National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (Permit).
w'rn.pugetwundccePerorg Low Impact Development (LID) is far better than traditional approaches.to
stormwater management for protecting water quality. Inclusion of LID
requirements in the Permit is the direct result of Soundkeeper's strong advocacy
and administrative appeal. To protect water quality, Soundkeeper now must
ensure that municipalities effectively implement LID to comply with the Permit.
The Permit contains two distinct requirements related to LID: Special Condition
S5.C.4.a and Special Condition S5.C.4.f. Condition S5.C.4.a requires each
municipality to update its stormwater manual and related portions of the
municipal code to meet minimum requirements, thresholds, and definitions
established by the Washington Department of Ecology.
Condition S5.C.4.f is a separate requirement. To comply with Condition SS.C.4.f
of the Permit,
Permittees shall review, revise,and make effective their local
development-related codes, rules,standards, or other enforceable
documents to incorporate and require [LID] principles and LID Best
Management Practices (BMPs).
The intent of the revisions shall be to make LID the preferred and
commonly-used approach to site development. The revisions shall be
designed to minimize impervious surfaces, native vegetation loss, and
stormwater runoff in all types of development situations. Permittees
shall conduct a similar review and revision process, and consider the
range of issues, outlined in the following document: Integrating LID
into Local Codes: A Guidebook for local Governments(Puget Sound
Partnership, 2012).
To comply with Condition S5.C.4.f, the City of Auburn is required to update its
development-related codes and other enforceable documents. Revisions to the
municipal code and enforceable documents must be implemented by December
31, 2016. Failure to adequately revise the codes and documents and implement
all necessary changes by December 31 is a violation of the Permit and the Clean
Water Act. Permit violations are subject to citizen suit enforcement and
penalties of$37,500 per day pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 19.4 (2013).
Soundkeeper has reviewed the proposed updates to ACC Titles 12, 13, 17,and 18
and is deeply concerned. The proposed amendments will enact the new
stormwater manual, update references to the stormwater manual, and adjust
code language for consistency with the stormwater manual. However, it appears
that the City of Auburn is not making the changes necessary to minimize
impervious surfaces, native vegetation loss, and stormwater runoff in all types of
development situations. The manual and code updates the City of Auburn is
proposing are necessary to comply with Condition S5.C.4.a, but they do not
"make LID the preferred and commonly-used approach to site development,"as
required by Condition S5.C.4.f of the Permit. It is troubling that the City of
Auburn does not appear to be on track to satisfy the requirements of Condition
S5.C.4.f as this represents noncompliance with state and federal clean water
laws.
The proposed amendments fall short of compliance with the requirements of
Condition S5.C.4.f of the Permit. Soundkeeper urges the City of Auburn to
comply with the requirements of the Permit and the Clean Water Act by
updating municipal codes and enforceable documents to make LW the preferred
and commonly used approach to development.
Sincerely, ,
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Kimberly Wells, Legal Fellow
Kately�Attorney
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Chris Wilke, Executive Director