LUTC MINS 05-04-2009
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City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
May 4, 2009 City Hall
5:30 PM City Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Kochmar and Committee Members Ferrell and Duclos
Council Members in Attendance: Council Member Burbidge
Staff Members in Attendance: Assistant City Manager Cary Roe, Public Works Director Marwan Salloum, Deputy Public
Works Director Ken Miller, Assistant City Attorney Peter Beckwith, Senior Traffic Engineer Jesse Hannahs, Surface Water
Manager Will Appleton, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Director of Community Development Services Greg Fewins,
Planning Manager Isaac Conlen, Senior Planner Margaret Clark 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 arrived at 5:40 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
Forward
Topic Title/Description to Council
A.
Approval of the April 6, 2009 LUTC Minutes
Committee approved April 6, 2009 LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Duclos Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously,2-0
N/A
B. School Zone Flashing Beacon Grant Application
There was no public comment.
Rick Perez presented information on this item. Mr. Perez further explained that school
crosswalks are installed where there are designated safe walking routes. Traffic volume,
collision history and existing travel speeds are also weighted in deciding which locations will
receive grant money. City matching funds for school crosswalks are part of the Neighborhood
Traffic Safety (NTS) approved budget.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Duclos Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
5/19/2009
Consent
C. 2009-2010 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program Bid Award
Rick Perez presented information on this item. There was no public comment. There was no
discussion by committee members.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Duclos Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
5/19/2009
Consent
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D. Adoption of a Resolution to form North Lake Management District Number Two, calling
for a vole by affected property owners on the formation of the proposed district
Will Appleton presented new information to the committee, requesting the committee pull this
item from the agenda. The item will be presented to the Committee at a future dated to be
determined.
Committee Chair Kochmar moved that Business Item D, “Adoption of a Resolution to
form North Lake Management District Number Two, calling for a vole by affected
property owners on the formation of the proposed district,” be pulled from the agenda at
this time.
Moved: Kochmar Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
N/A
E. 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Margaret Clark presented information on this item.
There was one public comment:
Jon Potter, developer of Federal Way Village acknowledged the thorough presentation by Ms.
Clark in regards to site specific request #1 Federal Way Village and was available for any
questions from the committee.
Chair Kochmar asked when this development may be built. Mr. Potter explained that the market
is driving when this development may be built. As soon as the market begins to rebound, he
will have a better idea of when construction may be.
Committee Member Duclos recused herself. Chair Kochmar asked for confirmation that her
affiliation with Lakehaven Utility Distict would not be a conflict of interest in voting for the
proposed code amendments. Mr. Beckwith confirmed there to be no conflict of interest.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
Duclos recused.
5/19/2009
Ordinance
4. OTHER
There was no further discussion or additional topics addressed.
5. FUTURE MEETING
The next regular LUTC meeting will be Monday, May 18, 2009 at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:08 PM.
Attest:
Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
Linda Kochmar, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Dini Duclos, Member