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Home My WebLink AboutLUTC MINS 09-08-2008G:\LUTC\LUTC Agendas and Summaries 2008\9-08-08 Minutes.doc City of Federal Way City Council Land Use/Transportation Committee September 8, 2008 City Hall 5:30 PM City Council Chambers MEETING MINUTES In attendance: Committee Chair Linda Kochmar, Committee Member Dini Duclos, Council Member Jeanne Burbidge, Assistant City Manager/Chief Operations Officer/Emergency Manager Cary Roe, City Attorney Pat Richardson, Director of Community Development Services Greg Fewins, Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller, Building Official Lee Bailey, Acting Deputy Public Works Director Marwan Salloum, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer Sarady Long, ESA/NPDES Coordinator, Don Robinett, and Administrative Assistant II Darlene LeMaster. 1. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Committee Member Ferrell was excused. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The August 4, 2008 LUTC meeting minutes were approved. Moved: Duclos Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0 3. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was received. 4. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Low Impact Development Grant Update Don Robinett provided background information on this item. Committee member Duclos asked if when staff is looking at an area where LID’s may be appropriate, will there be any soil testing. Mr. Robinett explained that yes, there is a series of analysis performed in order to make sure LID is feasible for a site. Committee Chair Kochmar asked if pervious pavers will withstand heavy traffic. Mr. Robinett responded that the integrity of pervious pavers and pervious asphalt is unknown at this time. One of staff’s recommendations will be to only allow pervious surfaces in non-traffic applications. Pervious pavers/asphalt should do fine for driveways. ACM Roe added that pervious pavers/asphalt are not intended to withstand heavy vehicles or frequent use. For example, they could be used as a fire access road (some application with infrequent use). Councilmember Burbidge inquired as to the installation cost being more expensive. Mr. Robinett explained that currently the demand for pervious application is quite low. As demand for these products raises, products will be produced more efficiently and cost for installation will go down. Committee Member Duclos asked who staff had worked with on these incentives. Mr. Robinett answered that staff worked with the consultant, AHBL. As part of the grant from Puget Sound Partnership, staff was given consulting and technical time with the consultant to come up with recommendations and incentives. Committee Member Duclos commended Mr. Robinett in his work thus far and also added that she would like to see staff invite area developers to see and hear these recommendations and incentives and get feedback prior to solidifying a program. Committee Chair Kochmar echoed Committee member Duclos’ suggestion of getting feedback from area developers. Chair Kochmar asked if although the use of LID’s is an option for the developers, is it more expensive? Mr. Robineett suggested that cost would depend on what is done and which LID techniques are used. There could be more up front costs, with a cost savings down the road. For a development, the use of LID techniques may add an entire lot to a plat. Mr. Robinett will work will staff on bringing in developers to comment on these recommendations and incentives. Chair Kochmar asked if a developer must meet all of the criteria if they choose LID and are there other local jurisdictions with similar programs. Mr. Robinett explained that a developer may pick and choose which techniques are used. Land Use/Transportation Committee Page 2 September 08, 2008 G:\LUTC\LUTC Agendas and Summaries 2008\9-08-08 Minutes.doc Many jurisdictions have been awarded the grant and are working on programs. Jurisdictions implementing LID programs at present are Pierce Co., Seattle, Redmond, Olympia, Lacey, and Bellingham. ACM Roe added that the consultant, AHBL, has much experience in our area and in our city and is extremely knowledgeable on development practices. Moved: Duclos Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0 Committee PASSED Option 1 to the September 16, 2008 City Council Consent Agenda for approval. B. Lee Home Demolition – Project Completion and Retainage Release Lee Bailey provided background information on this item. Chair Kochmar thanked Mr. Bailey for his work on this project. Moved: Duclos Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0 Committee PASSED Option 1 to the September 16, 2008 City Council Consent Agenda for approval. C. Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program Implementation Agreement with King County Sarady Long provided background information on this item. Chair Kochmar asked for explanation of the difference in the amount of the grant and the amount of the CTR program. Mr. Long explained that the difference in funds allows for the City to provide incentives to encourage staff to reduce trips. The City can also use the extra funds to help other employers in the program provide similar incentives for trip reduction. Council member Burbidge requested a list of Federal Way employers with 100 or more full time employees beginning work between 6:00 – 9:00 am that qualify for this program. Mr. Long will provide this information to Committee member Burbidge. Moved: Duclos Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0 Committee PASSED Option 1 to the September 16, 2008 City Council Consent Agenda for approval. 5. FUTURE MEETING The next regularly scheduled LUTC meeting will be moved from September 15, 2008 to September 22, 2008 at 5:30 PM. 6. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.