LUTC MINS 12-05-2011City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use and Transportation Committee
December 5, 2011 City Hall
6:00 PM City Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee members in Attendance: Committee Chair Linda Kochmar, Committee member Jim Ferrell and
Committee member Jack Dovey
Council members in attendance: Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge
Staff in Attendance: Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management Cary Roe, Deputy Public Works
Director Ken Miller, Planning Manager Isaac Conlen, Contract Planner Jim Harris, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and
Administrative Assistant II Darlene LeMaster.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 6:07 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was one public comment:
Mark Flaten, 1301 SW 360`" St — Mr. Flaten spoke concerning the need for speed humps or some form
of traffzc calming device along SW 36d St, behveen 8`" Ave SW and 1 S`" Ave SW. With the recently
developed neighborhoods, Silverwood to the east and Madrona Park to the west, their has been a huge
increase in pedestrian tra�c along with increased vehicle tra�c from either neighborhood. Vehicles
also use SW 360`" St as an alternate route to avoid speed humps along nearby streets.
Director Roe spoke with Mr. Flaten after his public comment to get additional information to talce back
to staffregarding Mr. Flaten's request.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
Forward
Topic Title/Description to Council
A. � Approval of the November 7, 2011 LUTC Minutes N/A
Committee approved the November 7, 2011 LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Dovey Seconded: Ferrell Passed: Unanimously, 3-0
B. Proposed Amendments Related to High Profile Signs and Wall Mounted Banners Jan. 3, 2012
Ordinance
Contract Planner Jim Harris presented information on this item. Committee member povey
asked for clarification on the requirements for three high profile signs. Of the larger
developments within the city, would any of these developments have to relocate existing signs to
accommodate the parameters of adding a third high profile sign? Mr. Harris confirmed that all
existing developments will still be conforming if they add a third high profile sign. Committee
Member povey wanted to make sure that all larger developments would be able to benefit from
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Committee member povey inquired about wall-mounted banners, asking if these banners require
a framework as well as how staff will be enforcing a banner policy. Planning Manager Conlen
addressed the Committee and explained that enforcement is a separate issue. The City currently
has a complaint based code enforcement system. As far as banners are concerned, they don't
require a frame. The definition of banner is being modified to allow wall mounted banners as an
approve sign type for all businesses in non-residential zones. Committee member povey
suggested that high profile signs and wall mounted banners be voted on as separate issues. City
Attorney Richardson confirmed that if Council desires, the ordinance can be converted into two
separate items.
Councilmember Burbidge commented that this code amendment may have been the result of
business owners needing a more economical alternative to signs.
Chair Kochmar invited Cynthia Stanley-Lee, Steadfast Commercial Properties General Manager
to comment on this topic.
Ms. Stanley-Lee, General Manager, Steadfast Properties, 1928-B S Commons, Federad
Way — Ms. Stanley — Lee spoke in favor of high profile signs, stating they are very
important to the mall, helping the mall to attract key stores.
Committee member povey asked if the topic of an overhead banner across S 320`� Street has
been looked into. Director Roe stated that this type of banner is a separate issue, but noted there
has been other recent interest in addressing such a topic. It is likely that this topic will go to the
next Parks, Recreation, Cultural Services and Public Safety Committee as an agenda item. Key
items to be discussed will be the appropriate location to install such a banner, the cost estimate,
and policy surrounding installation of the banner and who is eligible to advertise using this type
of banner. Committee member povey asked about funding for the banner; would it potentially
come from lodging ta�c funds? Director Roe responded that this topic may be appropriate to
discuss at the City Councilmember Retreat in January 2012.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as modified to separate the sign code amendments into
two items, High Profile Signs and Wall Mounted Banners, forwarding each separately to
the January 3, 2012 City Council Ordinance agenda for first reading.
Moved: Ferrell. Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously; 3-0
C. West Hylebos Creek Culvert Replacement/Removal and Flood Control Improvements — Jan. 3, 2012
Project Acceptance and Retainage Release Consent
Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller presented information on this item. Mr. Appleton
was excused. There was no public comment or discussion.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Ferrell. Seconded: Dovey Passed: Unanimously; 2-0;
1 Recusal
4. OTHER
Chair Kochmar thanked Council and Committee member povey for his service to the City of Federal Way and the
Land Use and Transportation Committee. Chair Kochmar also welcomed Councilmember Elect Bob Celski to the City.
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5. FUTURE MEETING
Due to the December 19, 2011 LUTC meeting being cancelled and January 2, 2012 being a holiday, the next LUTC
meeting will be Monday, January 9, 2012 at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 PM.
Attest:
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
Dazlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II
Linda Kochmar, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Jack Dovey, Member
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