LUTC MINS 11-03-2014City of Federal Way
City Council
Land Use /Transportation Committee
November 3, 2014 City Hall
5:30 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Bob Celski and Committee members Kelly Maloney and Lydia
Assefa- Dawson. Council members in attendance: Deputy Mayor Burbidge.
Staff in Attendance: Chief of Staff Brian Wilson, Public Works Director Marwan Salloum, Deputy Public Works
Director /PACC Project Director Will Appleton, Assistant City Attorney Ryan Call, Economic Development Director Tim Johnson,
Interim Community Development Director Larry Frazier, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Interim Streets Manager John
Mulkey, Planner Manager Isaac Conlen, Principal Planner Margaret Clark, SWR Coordinator Rob Van Orsow, Water Quality
Coordinator Dan Smith, and Administrative Assistant II Shawna Upton.
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Celski called the meeting to order at 5:36 PM.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
Andy Kuljis feels it's not the right time for new construction and likes Belmor Park the way it is now.
Mark Saeger with Belmor would like to apologize to the residents attending the meeting tonight about the map that shows
a 16 acre area for a rezone. The map was intended to be 6 acres, includes only the clubhouse and does not encompass
any homes. There is potential to build a senior living facility if it is economically viable and possibly rebuild the clubhouse.
Several other audience members wished to speak but prefer to wait until the topic has been discussed before they
comment.
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Forward to
Topic Title/ Description Council
A. Approval of Minutes: October 6, 2014 N/A
Committee approved the October 6, 2014, LUTC minutes as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
2015 Street Sweeping Services Contract — Bid Award November 18, 2014
Consent
Mr. Mulkey presented a quick background of this project noting three bids were received
for this project. The lowest, responsive, responsible bidder is McDonough & Sons, Inc.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa - Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair Marwan Salloum, P. E., Public Works Director
Kelly Maloney, Member Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Lydia Assela-Dawson, Member 253- 835 -1703
C. 2015 Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services Contract — Bid Award November 18, 2014
Consent
Mr. Mulkey provided some background information on this project noting that one bid was
received for this project. The lowest, responsive, responsible bidder is Tom Osaka
Gardens Service, Inc. Reference checks on Tom Osaka Garden Service, Inc. indicate that
the contractor has performed similar work and staff believes they can successfully
complete this project to the City's satisfaction.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
D. Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase V (S 340th Street to S 356th Street) Project — November 18, 2014
Lakehaven Utility District Interlocal Agreement Consent
Mr. Mulkey noted Lakehaven Utility District requested the City enter into an interlocal
agreement for the design and construction of water main replacement of Water and
Sanitary Sewer facilities as part of the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase V Project
in an effort to reduce both cost and extended public disruption of the area. The estimated
cost of the interlocal agreement includes the design phase and project administration. The
construction phase of the project will be added to the ILA as a supplement to the
agreement when construction costs have been identified.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
E. Litter Control Services Agreement with Vadis for 2015 -2016 November 18, 2014
Consent
Mr. Van Orsow stated that Vadis has a long- standing relationship with the City providing
litter control services for the City for over 20 years. Vadis focuses on inclusion and
employment opportunities for those that may not have that opportunity elsewhere. The
crew works four days a week for the City and also does work for Auburn and SeaTac.
Mr. Van Orsow briefly discussed litter control duties, wage rates, compensation,
weather - related pay adjustments, pay increase to the 2015 -2016 contract and future
compensation increases that will be tied to the inflation index.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
F. Authorization to Amend the 2013 -2014 SWM Infrastructure Maintenance and Service November 18, 2014
Contract (AG 13 -150) Consent
Mr. Appleton stated Everson's Econo -Vac was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in
2013 -2014. The City has worked with them extensively and has a really good working
relationship with them. They have proposed to honor their current hourly rates for the
2015 -2016 year but there is a slight increase to the overall allotted budget amount for
those services per year.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair Marwan Salloum, P. E., Public Works Director
Kelly Maloney, Member Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member 253- 835 -2703
G. Authorization to Apply for Freshwater Algae Control Program Grant Funding November 18, 2014
Consent
Mr. Smith stated staff is looking for Committee authorization to submit a grant application
to seek funding for Lake Lorene and Lake Jeane. The purpose and goals of an algae
control program, specifically for Twin Lakes, is to provide the community with a clear
understanding of what resources and assistance the city can provide and what actions are
recommended that will most probably lead to a long -term solution to recurring algae
blooms. Twin Lakes are private lake systems that have had a history of algae bloom
issues. The City met with residents and an action plan was created which included
committing to a watershed monitoring program as well as submitting an application for
grant funding through Department of Ecology for the algae control. A brief discussion
addressed what factors contribute to algae blooms, the difference between salt water and
fresh water algae blooms and what the City's role would be if a grant is not awarded to
the City.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as presented.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
H. Amendment to Title 19 for Water Park Uses in City Center November 18, 2014
Ordinance
Mr. Conlen provided background on this topic noting that several applicants have First Reading and
approached the City and expressed interest in opening large entertainment venues in the Enactment
City, primarily consisting of combination spa and water park uses. Council expressed
concern in terms of weather or not those uses would be compatible with the vision moving
forward for redevelopment in the city center and because of that, a moratorium was
adopted to give the City time to consider options regarding those uses. Staff developed
a draft recommendation for the Planning Commission that prohibits spas and water parks
within the city center and city frame with the exception that spas would continue to be
allowed in hotels and health clubs. Additionally, staff created definitions for health club,
spa and water park. Mr. Conlen noted that there is one existing business that would
become a legal, nonconforming use if this were passed. Planning Commission discussed
staff recommendations but had concerns about the impact on the existing business.
Following discussion, the Planning Commission decided to prohibit water parks as primary
uses but to allow them as accessory uses and all reference to spas was dropped from their
motion.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as amended to move forward the proposal as
presented at the October 15, 2014 Planning Commission Public Hearing, and
further move to instruct staff to prepare a draft Ordinance consistent with that
proposal for First Reading and Enactment on November 18, 2014.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
I. Selection Process — 2015 Major Comprehensive Plan Update November 18, 2014
Public Hearing
Ms. Clark summarized that the City received six citizen - initiated requests for
comprehensive plan amendments including five site - specific requests and one text
amendment request to allow senior housing, including assisted living and nursing homes
in the commercial enterprise zone. She summarized how the selection process works.
The five site - specific requests include Belmor Mobile Home Park, Bishop /Lee /Princen, A &R
Development, LLC, Hui Ok Paek, 32020 Professional Building and the text amendment
request was from Youngspring, LLC.
Site - Specific Request #1 is Belmor Mobile Home Park which requested a rezone in order
to provide a multi- tiered senior facility to address the needs of the aging residents of the
mobile home park. Ms. Clark noted a mistake on the map where it showed approximately
16 acres in the rezone area but it should show six acres which would include the club house
only.
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celski, Chair Marwan Salloum, P. E., Public Works Director
Kelly Maloney, Member 5hawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member 253- 835 -2703
William Talavera is interested in what the development plans actually are because they
have received little, or conflicting, information from the owners of Belmor.
John Barich is the Belmor Club Community President is concerned about what type of
development the owners would be able to do with the new zoning and also expressed
concerns regarding future rezoning requests that may expand past the clubhouse and
beyond some of the resident's homes. He would like to know if the homes would be able
to remain or if they may have to relocate.
Motion to forward the recommendation to the full Council as follows that the request goes
forward for further consideration for Belmor Mobile Home Park including an amended map.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney
Staff expressed concern as the motion listed on agenda bill addresses all requests as a
package, not individually.
Motion to withdraw the motion.
Moved: Assefa- Dawson Seconded: Maloney Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
Chair Celski explained to the audience that the intent is to move this item forward for
further consideration, including the corrected map showing six acres, to Council on
November 18, 2014 and that all items will be voted on at the end as a complete package.
Site - Specific Request #2 is Bishop/ Lee/ Princen. Mr. and Mrs. Lee are requesting higher
density in order to subdivide their property. The other applicants did not specify a reason
for their request. They are requesting to change from Single Family Medium Density, one
unit per 15,000 square feet, to Single Family High Density, one unit per 7,200 square feet.
Sonia Fernandez shared concerns about where road access for the property would be if
the Lee's subdivided their lot.
Site - Specific Request #3 is A &R Development, LLC who owns seven parcels total and are
requesting BC designation for two OP zoned properties to allow the contiguous
development of all parcels because two of the parcels do not possess enough buildable
space for stand -alone use.
Site - Specific Request #4 is Hiu Ok Paek. This site is developed as a commercial beauty
shop, and is a legal nonconforming use. However beauty shops are not permitted in the
Multi- family designation. The owner is requesting the change to Community Business (BC)
since the lot is adjacent to BC zoning to the east and south and beauty shops are a
permitted use in the BC zone. There is also BC zoning to the north.
Site - Specific Request #5 is 32020 Professional Building. They are requesting to be
rezoned from Professional Office (PO) to Office Park (OP) because the Professional Office
designation is a very narrowly focused zone based on older zoning models that segregate
uses. The applicant has approached on of the owners of the PO -zoned properties to the
south so there may be other parcels added to this request in the future.
Youngspring, LLC Property is requesting a text amendment to allow senior housing,
including assisted living and nursing homes, in the Commercial Enterprise (CE) zone.
Bob Rueber is commenting on the 32020 building in the PO zone noting that it is very
restrictive. He also commented on the Youngspring text amendment stating that he has
been contacted several times by developers of assisted living facilities or other senior care
facilities regarding the property. This location would be ideal given the location on a major
arterial with high visibility, nearby to freeways and facilities and would be convenient for
Committee Members City Staff
Bob Celsla, Chair Marwan Salloum, P. E., Public Works Director
Kelly Maloney, Member Shawna Upton, Administrative Assistant II
Lydia Assefa - Dawson, Member 253- 835 -2703
family members traveling distances to visit residents in the senior care facilities. He feels
this is a reasonable request.
Discussion continued regarding existing development in the area and saturation levels for
existing senior care facilities in the city.
Committee forwarded Option #1 as amended to include a corrected map
related to Belmor Park.
Moved: Maloney Seconded: Assefa- Dawson Passed: Unanimously, 3 -0
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE MEETINGS /AGENDA ITEMS:
The next LUTC meeting will be Monday, December 1, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
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