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Home My WebLink AboutLUTC MINS 01-22-2007G:\LUTC\LUTC Agendas and Summaries 2007\01-22-07 LUTC Minutes.doc City of Federal Way City Council Land Use/Transportation Committee January 22, 2007 City Hall 5:30 pm City Council Chambers MEETING MINUTES In attendance: Committee Chair Jack Dovey and Committee Member Dean McColgan, Committee Member Eric Faison was excused; Council Member Linda Kochmar and Council Member Jeanne Burbidge; Public Works Director Cary Roe; Public Works Deputy Director Ken Miller; Street Systems Manager Marwan Salloum; Street Engineer Al Emter; Solid Water/Recycling Coordinator Rob Van Orsow; Traffic Engineer Rick Perez; Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty; Assistant City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall; Administrative Assistant II Tina Piety 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dovey called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The December 18, 2006, minutes were approved. Moved: McColgan Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously 3. PUBLIC COMMENT None 4. BUSINESS ITEMS A. 2007-2008 Litter Control Services Agreement Ken Miller provided the background information on this item. There was no discussion. Moved: McColgan Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously Committee PASSED Option 1 on to the February 6, 2007, City Council Consent Agenda for approval. B. South 348th Street at 1st Avenue South Intersection Improvement Project – 30% Design Status Report Marwan Salloum provided the background information on this item. There was no discussion. Moved: Dovey Seconded: McColgan Passed: Unanimously Committee PASSED Option 1 to the February 6, 2007, City Council Consent Agenda for approval. C. Lakehaven ILA – Preliminary Engineering Services Amendment No. 2 Marwan Salloum provided the background information on this item. There was no discussion. Moved: McColgan Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously Committee PASSED Option 1 to the February 6, 2007, City Council Consent Agenda for approval. D. Amendment to the Sound Transit Agreement Patrick Doherty provided the background information on this item. Scott Kirkpatrick from Sound Transit and Lua Pritchard from the Korean Women’s Association (KWA) were in attendance. Council Member McColgan asked if this was only proposed project Sound Transit received and Mr. Kirkpatrick replied that they received three proposals in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP). Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that the KWA is seeking Land Use/Transportation Committee Page 2 January 22, 2007 G:\LUTC\LUTC Agendas and Summaries 2007\01-22-07 LUTC Minutes.doc a contingency in case they are unsuccessful in obtaining funds in 2007 or 2008 (they are competing statewide for funding). The project is 60 units of low-income senior housing with a social hall and computer room, and 2000 square feet of office (for the KWA) and day care (no retail). In addition, there will be underground parking on the site. Council Member Kochmar stated that it is difficult to make a decision without a better idea of what the project will look like. Would it be possible to provide the City Council with architectural drawings? The KWA will provide the drawings. Given that they are competing for funding, Chairman Dovey asked what if they do not receive funding in either 2007 or 2008. Ms. Pritchard responded that they do not have a plan if that should happen, but the KWA has a proven record for these types of projects with HUD and usually receive the funding they seek and expect to receive funding in 2007. Chairman Dovey asked what other projects have they done. Ms. Pritchard replied they have the Pacific Villa Housing project in Tacoma and an emergency shelter in Roy. Council Member McColgan asked why this site? Ms. Pritchard responded that Federal Way has a large Korean/Asian Pacific Islander population, which is the population they serve. Many ethnic people use the bus and train. In addition, this will give the KWA an office in Federal Way. They serve some 24 language groups from nine countries. She noted that they would not discriminate against anyone. The housing would be open to all low-income seniors regardless of ethnic background on a first-come, first-served basis. The Pacific Villa Housing project drew people from as far away as New York. Chairman Dovey asked to what extent City staff worked with Sound Transit on the RFP. Mr. Kirkpatrick replied that Patrick Doherty worked closely with them. Chairman Dovey wondered if this amendment might be premature since the additional time would only be needed if KWA does not receive funding in 2007. Mr. Kirkpatrick commented that Sound Transit and KWA are concerned that HUD may hesitate granting the funds under the current TOD agreement. In addition, KWA wants to show HUD that Sound Transit, the City, and the community support the project and the amendment would show that. Council Member McColgan agrees that he does not see the advantage of adding two years at this point. The issue can be readdressed if KWA does not receive funding in 2007. Ms. Pritchard commented that approving this amendment would mean a lot to KWA. It would show that the City supports and believes in KWA and the work they perform. Chairman Dovey said that he is willing to reconsider this issue in the future, but he not willing to support the proposed amendment at this time. Council Member McColgan commented that saying no to this proposal does not mean the City doesn’t trust KWA and feel they can do the project. He would like to see more information about the project (i.e. architectural drawings, site plan, etc.). Ms. Pritchard said that KWA would be able to return to the next LUTC meeting (February 5th) with information about the project. It was decided to table this discussion to the February 5, 2007, LUTC meeting. E. SEPA Planned Action Ordinance Patrick Doherty provided the background information on this item. Currently, the City does not mitigate for Saturday traffic impacts, so requiring such mitigation would be a policy shift. Chairman Dovey asked if accelerating the CIP project would change the order of the current TIP projects. Are the ones with more funding more important and/or failing more than others? Mr. Perez responded that the TIP indicates what intersections are failing, but not the extent of that failure. The funding amount is a function of the formula. Chairman Dovey stated that he sees no reason to discriminate against smaller (16,000 square feet or less) projects, as contemplated in the draft ordinance. Mr. Doherty replied that this qualification was included to bring development in line with the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan. The LUTC discussed the City Center Access Study. Council Member McColgan commented that most development would affect Saturday traffic, so why not include mitigation for it? Mr. Doherty responded that most people have less choice on what time they travel during the week day peak hours because of work. On Saturday, most people have a choice on what time they will travel. Mr. Perez commented that on Saturday, the peak time varies by the time and conditions of the day (i.e. too sunny or too rainy). Moved: Dovey Seconded: McColgan Passed: Unanimously Committee PASSED Option 1 with one change to include new development and/or re-use of one-story buildings of 16,000 square feet or less, on to the February 6, 2007, City Council Agenda for first reading. Council Members expressed concern about the new video sign on the building at 320th and I-5. Mr. Miller said he would let Community Development Director Kathy McClung know of their concerns. Land Use/Transportation Committee Page 3 January 22, 2007 G:\LUTC\LUTC Agendas and Summaries 2007\01-22-07 LUTC Minutes.doc Council Member McColgan asked when will be the next Leland update. Mr. Doherty replied there will be an update at tomorrow’s Economic Development Committee meeting. In addition, tentative public meetings are planned for the 31st. Citizen Comment George Adams, 31301 36th Avenue SW – He was in attendance in September when the LUTC discussed the gate on 36th Avenue between Twin Lakes and Bayview Estates. They ran out of time for citizen comment, but Chairman Dovey asked why there was a public outcry. Since that time, Mr. Adams had attempted to contact Chairman Dovey with no success. He is attending this meeting to answer that question. Mr. Adams read a letter that was signed by a number of residents from Twin Lakes and Bayview Estates into the record. Residents had received a note from their homeowners association stating that this issue is still unresolved. What is the City’s position? Mr. Perez stated that no formal application has been received for the project in question. The City has not considered removing the gate and removing the gate has not been part of any proposal. Council Member McColgan commented that removing the gate was an option offered by a third party. Mr. Adams asked the City keep the residents informed if the project moves forward. 5. FUTURE MEETING The next meeting will be February 5, 2007. 6. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.