LUTC MINS 08-06-2012City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use and Transportation Committee
August 6, 2012
5:30 PM
City Hall
City Council Chambers
MEETING SUMNIARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Bob Celski, Committee member Susan Honda and Committee
member Jeanne Burbidge.
Staff in Attendance: Director of Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management Cary Roe, Deputy Public Works
Director Marwan Salloum, Street Systems Project Engineer Brian Roberts, Senior Planner Janet Shull, Planning
Manager Isaac Conlen, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and Administrative Assistant II Darlene LeMaster.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Celski called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
3. BUSINESS ITEMS
Topic Title/Description
A. Approval of the July 2, 2012 LUTC Minutes
Committee approved the July 2, 2012 LUTC minutes as presented. Burbidge recused.
Moved: Honda Seconded: Celski Passed: Unanimously, 2 -0
Forward
to Council
N/A
B. 21tt Ave SW at SW 336th St Intersection Improvements — 85% Design Status Report Sept. 4, 2012
Consent
Street Systems Project Engineer Brian Roberts presented information on this item and noted
that the project cost may have increased, last minute, due to an increased property valuation of
needed right of way takes. This matter will be discussed in front of the full Council at
Executive Session, Tuesday, 8/7. There was no public comment.
Committee member Honda inquired on the Open House. When, where and how will it be
advertised? Mr. Roberts responded the Open House for this project is planned for Wed.,
Sept. 26, 2012 in City Council Chambers from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Open House flyers will
be distributed to area business and project mailers will be sent to all residences and businesses
within a quarter mile radius. Committee Member Honda suggested Saghalie Middle School for
the Open House location as it resides within the affected area and may attract better attendance.
The initial open house at City Hall was lightly attended. In addition, there is a reader board in
front of the school. Committee member Burbidge also suggested posting the Open House on
the City's website.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Honda
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Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
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C. Code Amendment to FWRC Regarding Residential Open Space Standards in the City Sept. 4, 2012
Center Core and City Center Frame Ordinance
1st Reading
Senior Planner Janet Shull presented information on this item. There was no public comment.
Chair Celski inquired on structure height. Ms. Shull responded that the height limit is an
existing standard. Height limits are currently on the medium priority list of the work plan and
will be reevaluated as part of the work plan, potentially resulting in a code amendment at a later
date.
Committee member Honda asked how one applies for fee in lieu of...and how much would it
be. Ms. Shull stated that fee is lieu would depend on the assessed value of the land at the time
the applicant was ready to sign the covenant.
Committee member Burbidge wondered which cities were looked at as comparisons to Federal
Way. Ms. Shull said that MRSC had published a comparable study comparing Redmond,
Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue. Staff was able to obtain very useful information from this study
and then broadened their comparison to include Renton, Shoreline, Portland, Oakland and
Santa Rosa. Ms. Shull gave some examples of the various municipalities requirements.
Chair Celski also stated that he doesn't think that fee in lieu will negatively influence or
intimidate developers. Ms. Shull stated the fee in lieu will be an option, not a requirement. It
will allow the developer flexibility.
Ms. Shull clarified the language for the motion, stating the motion should be to forward the
item for first reading to the September 4, 2012 Council meeting.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Honda
Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
D. Selection Process — 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Sept. 4, 2012
Ordinance
Planning Manager Isaac Conlen presented information on this item. There were the following Public Hearing
public comments pertaining to the second of the two zoning code amendments (Hildebrandt):
A letter form Vasily Kobzar was read into record by Darlene LeMaster. The letter opposes the
Hildebrandt request.
Gil Hulsman, 923 Shaw Road, Puyallup — Mr. Hulsman clarified that the original request was
for multi family zoning. However, that has changed. The Hildebrandt request is to modify the
zoning of the subject parcel from medium density to high density, single-family. Mr. Hulsman,
on behalf of the property owner, is requesting that staff recommend that this subject area be
studied now; prior to the next large comprehensive plan review. This area has not been
studied since incorporation. Mr. Hulsman believes the subject parcel to be adequate to support
a higher single-family density than what it is currently zoned for.
Jesse Churion, Federal Way — Mr. Churion has been waiting to hear from the City regarding
his application for many months. He feels an important factor to be considered is that sewer is
no available to his parcel. Rather than connect to just one single-family dwelling, it makes
more sense to connect sewer to multiple single-family dwellings (ie. amend zoning for this
parcel). Mr. Churion is proposing to add a culdesac or dead end street with single-family
homes, with current curb, gutter, and sidewalk specs. Making these improvements, he feels,
would add to the property values of the existing homes. Mr. Churion urges the committee to
forward his request for rezoning and have his parcel area studied.
Frank Hasbargen, 35915 14th P1 S — Mr. Hasbargen now supports the Hildebrandt request and
feels it would be beneficial to the neighborhood.
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Chair Celski asked if the improvements to curb, gutter and sidewalks would apply to only the
subject parcel. Mr. Conlen answered yes, only the parcel being developed would be required to
bring the front improvements to the current standard. Likewise, if neighboring parcels do not
currently have curb, gutter and sidewalk, the applicant has an opportunity to have the sidewalk
requirement waived, as it would not be harmonious with the existing parcels. Mr. Conlen
confirmed there will be an update to the Comprehensive Plan in 2013 and that a study on this
area will be considered. Chair Celski is in favor of looking more globally at what is in the best
interest of the entire area and supports staff s recommendation not to move this item forward at
this time.
Committee member Burbidge shares the concern over `spot zoning' and would like to see a
study done in a more comprehensive manner.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Burbidge Seconded: Honda
4. OTHER
None
Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
5. FUTURE MEETING
The next LUTC meeting will be rescheduled to Monday, September 10, 2012 at 5:30 PM in City Hall Council
Chamber (9/3 falls on a holiday).
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM.
COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
Bob Celski, Chair
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Attest:
Darlene LeMaster, Administrative Assistant II
Jeanne Burbidge, Member Susan Honda, Member
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