LUTC MINS 03-07-2011City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use/Transportation Committee
March 7, 2011 City Hall
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Linda Kochmar and Committee Member Jim Ferrell; Committee
Member Jack Dovey was excused.
Council Members in Attendance: Deputy Mayor Duclos
Staff Members in Attendance: Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management Cary Roe, Deputy Public
Works Director Marwan Salloum, Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Surface
Water Manager Will Appleton, Street Systems Project Engineer Brian Roberts, Street Systems Project Engineer John
Mulkey, Street Systems Engineer Jeff Huynh, Community and Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty, Principal
Planner Margaret Clark, Senior Planner Deb Barker, Assistant Planner Becky Chapin, Assistant City Attorney Peter
Beckwith, and Administrative Assistant II Darlene LeMaster.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was one public comment:
Sam Pace – Seattle/King Co. Association of Realtors, 29839 154th Ave SE, Kent – Mr. Pace wanted
to thank the Committee and City staff for all of the effort and hard work that went into the code
amendment regarding agenda item 3(I).
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
Committee Member Ferrell motioned to move agenda item “I” under 3. Committee Business to the top of the items to
be heard. Chair Kochmar second. Motion carried, 2-0.
Forward
Topic Title/Description to Council
A.
Approval of the February 7. 2011 LUTC Minutes
Committee approved February 7, 2011, LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
N/A
I.
Real Estate Signs in the Right of Way Code Amendment
Senior Planner Deb Barker presented information on this item, including a brief history of recent
past direction from both the LUTC and the City Council on this topic, and a proposal to establish
a pilot program that allows real estate signs in the right of way of residential zones, subject to
criteria. There was no additional public comment. Committee Member Ferrell noted the
difference in the sign code for political signs and past practice of all signs in the right of way.
Ms. Barker stated that this particular code amendment being discussed this evening regards only
real estate signs in the right of way of residential zones.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
Mar. 15, 2011
Ordinance
First Reading
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B. Stormwater Video Inspection System – Bid Award
Surface Water Manager Will Appleton presented information on this item. There was no public
comment or discussion.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
Mar. 15, 2011
Consent
C. NPDES Requirements: Annual Report/Update to the Surface Water Management Plan
(SWMP)
Surface Water Manager Will Appleton presented information on this item. There was no public
comment or discussion.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
Mar. 15, 2011
Consent
D. Dept. of Ecology Stormwater Algae Grant – Grant Acceptance
Surface Water Manager Will Appleton presented information on this item. There was no public
comment. Chair Kochmar asked if the City has received this grant in past years. Mr. Appleton
stated the City has not received this particular fresh water grant in the past, but has received a
grant from the Dept. of Ecology for salt water algae.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
Mar. 15, 2011
Consent
E. Authorization to Apply for King County Conservations Futures Funding
Surface Water Manager Will Appleton presented information on this item. There was no public
comment. Committee Member Ferrell asked Mr. Appleton to point out a couple of specific
parcels on the map. Mr. Appleton also discussed that the City is interested in purchasing these
properties (Barovic and Castellar) if a purchase price can be negotiated with the current property
owners.. Regarding the Barovic parcels, the second parcel acts as an ingress and egress to
Pacific Highway South. Lakehaven Utility District is also planning some work to be done on
this second parcel as part of the utility. Whether or not the City pursues purchasing this second
parcel depends on Lakehaven’s project and if the project meets the requirements for the
Conservation Futures funding. Mr. Appleton added that the Conservation Futures funding must
be utilized in a timely manner or King County has the ability to withdrawal funding. If purchase
of one parcel is not successful, staff has alternative parcels to pursue. Chair Kochmar asked why
all of this money is being spent on the West Hylebos area and for the source of the funding. Mr.
Appleton responded that acquisition of these identified parcels would allow the City to help
preserve the fish and wildlife habitats as well as preserve the land for the future use by our
citizens. The funding source of this grant is King County taxpayers and requires a 50% match
(SWM unallocated funds).
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
Mar. 15, 2011
Consent
F. 20th Ave S (S 316TH St to S 314th St) – 85% Design Status Report
Street Systems Project Engineer John Mulkey presented information on this item. There was no
public comment. Chair Kochmar commented on the grant funding from the Chamber of
Commerce, noting that this project is acknowledged as good for economic development of the
local community.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
Mar. 15, 2011
Consent
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G. S 320th St at I-5 Ramp – Local Agency Agreement
Street Systems Project Engineer Brian Roberts presented information on this item. There was
no public comment. Mr. Roberts explained the process for the land lying within WSDOT’s
limited access area and why it makes sense for WSOT to manage the construction of the project.
The City will monitor the construction contractor through WSDOT.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
Mar. 15, 2011
Consent
H. 2011 Asphalt Overlay Bid Award
Street Systems Engineer Jeff Huynh presented information on this item. There was no public
comment or discussion.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
Mar. 15, 2011
Consent
J. 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Selection Process
Principal Planner Margaret Clark presented information on this item. There was no public
comment or discussion.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
April 5, 2011
Public Hearing
K. 2011 Planning Commission Work Program
Principal Planner Margaret Clark presented information on this item. Two letters from Roger
Hazzard were received into record regarding his re-zone request. There was no public comment.
Chair Kochmar suggested staff consider moving Mr. Hazzard’s request higher up on the priority
list.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell Seconded: Kochmar Passed: Unanimously, 2-0
April 5, 2011
Business
4. OTHER
None
5. FUTURE MEETING
The next LUTC meeting will be held Monday, March 21, 2011 at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM.
Attest:
Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
Linda Kochmar, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Jack Dovey, Member