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Planning Commission MINS 02-06-2019CITY OF FEDERAL WAY PLANNING COMMISSION February 6, 2019 City Hall 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers MEETING MINUTES Commissioners present: Wayne Carlson, Lawson Bronson, Tom Medhurst, Tim O'Neil, Diana Noble- Gulliford, Dawn Meader McCausland, Dale Couture, and Eric Olsen. Commissioners absent: Hope Elder. City Staff present: Planning Manager Robert "Doc" Hansen, Principal Planner Margaret Clark, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, Deputy City Attorney Mark Orthmann, and Administrative Assistant E. Tina Piety. CALL TO ORDER Chair Carlson called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The January 16, 2019, minutes were approved as presented. AUDIENCE COMMENT None ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT None COMMISSION BUSINESS ELECTIONS Commissioner O'Neil nominated Wayne Carlson as Chair. There were no other nominations. The vote was held and Commissioner Carlson was elected as Chair. Vice -Chair Bronson nominated Tom Medhurst as Vice -Chair. There were no other nominations. The vote was held and Commissioner Medhurst was elected as Vice -Chair. STUDY SESSION: 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Planning Manager Hansen commented that tonight staff will clarify why the proposed rezone for the Milton Road Area is being heard again, since it was considered in 2017. Chair Carlson commented that staff will be available after the meeting to answer any questions. A timeline was provided to the Commission and citizens to help with the clarification (attached). Principal Planner Clark delivered the report. The 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments originally included two city -initiated requests (the Milton Road Legislative Rezone and realignment of the South 324`'' Street Extension) and one citizen - initiated request, which has been withdrawn. She went over the requests and background of the two city - initiated requests. The next step in the process is a public hearing before the Planning Commission, which is scheduled for February 20, 2019, at 6:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. KAPlanning Commission\2016Weeting Summary 02-06-10.d0c Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 February 6, 2019 Commissioner Noble-Gulliford asked if Brittany Lane part of the Regency Woods development. Planner Clark replied it was originally Regency Woods Division II. Commissioner Noble-Gulliford then asked if the propose lot size changes consistent with the original Regency Woods approval. Planner Clark responded that the original approval was to keep those lots at RS 35.0, but it wouldn't make sense for the city to change the lot size of only some of the lots, so all lots within the proposed boundaries are proposed for the lot size change. Chair Carlson opened the meeting for public comment. Roger vonDeonhoff — He and his wife live in the proposed Milton Road Area Rezone boundaries. They have a 20 -acre parcel and the south half of their property is not in Federal Way. They oppose the proposed up -zoning amendments. He feels the comprehensive plan should not propose putting everyone in a higher density. Spring Valley is an area that should not be a high density. The comprehensive plan does state the Spring Valley (and one other area) is particularly sensitive and should be kept low-density (one house per five acres). Currently, there are 20 some houses in the area and current zoning would allow 40 some new homes. If up -zone to RS 5 or RS 7.2, it will create huge traffic problems. There are already huge traffic back-ups at some of the streets during commuter times. It will bring some 300 to 400 new homes. The traffic analysis that is part of the EIS states that one way to mitigate the traffic is to punch a road through the middle of his property. There used to be a right-of-way/easement owned by the county, but he had it vacated, so there is currently no right-of-way available. The road would run through a wetland. It would exit his property right by a children's playground and up a street that is currently posted for 20 mph. He asked why RS 5.0 and RS 7.2 are the only choices considered. He suggested the city consider RS 15 if there is going to be a rezone. Mark Spaur — He delivered a PowerPoint presentation (attached). He spoke in opposition of the South 376th Street extension to Milton Road. He opposes it because it would go through a designated wetland and would increase traffic in front of a community park. As proposed, the road will be in 20 feet of Mr. vonDeonhoff s home, making his home unusable. All the gravel trucks would come through their neighborhood. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was drafted in 1993 and completed in 1995. It does not consider the area near Milton Road; the area wasn't annexed until after the EIS. Currently, there are a number of large projects in the area under consideration (Weyerhaeuser property, high density near the Commons and the Milton Road Area Rezone). WAC 197-11-172 states that the city should verify, "that the probable significant adverse environmental impacts of the project have been adequately addressed." The EIS was prepared 24 years ago. He suggests the city step back and prepare a new EIS that takes the new development into consideration. If development occurs in this area, he requests the city consider and put into place Low Impact Development (LID) that is beyond the current stormwater plan. He would also like the city to consider zoning at RS 7.2 or RS 9.6 rather than RS 5.0. The Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) assumes that South 376t1i is extended all the way to Milton Road. Can a new TIA be done with the proposed zoning but without the road? What would the traffic impact be under that scenario? Igor Stadnik — He and his wife live on Parcel 24, part of the Regency Woods Il and they oppose the proposed Milton Road Area Rezone. He shares a lot of the same thoughts of the previous speakers. He is confused as to why this proposal was deemed "nonsignificant" [referring to the State Environmental Policy Act's Determination of Nonsignificance, as determined by city staffJ. The proposal is 56 -acres; roughly half the size of the Weyerhaeuser headquarters. He doesn't believe that development of half the Weyerhaeuser headquarters would be deemed nonsignificant. WAC 197-11-794 defines significant as, "a reasonable likelihood of more than a moderate KAPlanning Commission\2016Weeting Summary 02-06-19.doe Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 February 6, 2019 adverse impact on environmental quality." He feels the proposal falls within a "moderate adverse impact"; given that there may be 203 houses added to the area. WAC 197-11-330(3)(a) states, "The same proposal may have a significant adverse impact in one location but not in another location." He didn't read that an alternative proposal was considered. WAC 197-11-330(3)(c) reads, "Several marginal impacts when considered together may result in a significant adverse impact." He feels these regulations were not considered. He feels the city needs to take a step back and do their due diligence in regards to this proposal. The WAC also states the city should consider, "loss or destruction of historic, scientific, and cultural resources, parks, prime farmlands, wetlands, wild and scenic rivers, or wilderness." He counted 12 species of animals and unknown, but large, amount of plant species in the area. In addition, the WAC states the proposal may be deemed significant if it will, "Establish a precedent for future actions with significant effects." He is convinced there will be more development in the area in the future. Robert Holman — He lives across from the Brittany Lane Park and has lived there since 1996. He asked the Commission not recommend that 376th be connected through to Milton Road. They already suffer a disparate amount of traffic in the summer due to Wild Waves. They have two nice neighborhoods that are a bit of on enclave. He feels the comprehensive plan in regards to this area was developed "under the nose" of those living there. He doesn't remember a public process that discussed this for the comprehensive plan. The plan already has the road punched through. He feels the expansion of 376t' would become a raceway through the neighborhood. Sharon Green — She lives on the other side of the area than those who have already commented. She sees cars parking on 3690i because they don't want to have to pay to park for Wild Waves. They fight over parking and do drugs. They've rung her doorbell at 3:00 in the morning because their car won't start. She is also concerned about the Olympic Pipeline, which is under Milton Road. The road is a collector for I-5 when I-5 is jammed packed. There was a recent car accident and she directed traffic in the area because so many cars were using the area roads as alternative routes. Twice cars have speeded down her hill and run -over her rhododendron plants. Last summer Wild Waves hade an event that brought even more noise and disruption to the neighborhood. There is very poor lighting on 369th and people knock on their windows at night. It is a very windy road. More research needs to be done on for both sides of the area on the possible effects of this aspect. Alex Kostin — Lives in Regency Woods. There are two very nice neighborhoods in this area. Crime has risen in the area due to Park 16. There are a lot of kids and older people living in the neighborhoods. They are already suffering from a huge increase in traffic due to newly build apartments all around them. In summer, people going to Wild Waves park in the neighborhoods (ignoring parking signs). They leave garbage and block driveways. The road will bring gravel trucks through the neighborhood where kids ride their bikes and many go to the park in the area. It will bring a huge increase in crime. He keeps guns in his home because of the crime rate. Cars are broken into and stolen every week. There are a lot of strange cars in the neighborhood. Building a road through the neighborhood will bring even more crime. It will also decrease the value of their homes. More people will move out of the area. Already, some 50 percent of the homes are rentals (with people who don't seem to care about the neighborhood). When he moved into the neighborhood, almost every house was owner occupied. Please reconsider the proposal. Mr. Bennet — He has lived in the area for over 40 years. The planned road connection is his biggest concern. It will go through a wetland and will cut his [Mr. vonDeonhoff] property in half. Has city staff talked to the City of Milton regarding this proposal? There is a Senior Citizen's facility in the area; has the impact to them been considered? Hasn't heard how the city will pay for the signal light that would have to be put in at 373rd and Pacific Highway South due to KAPlanning Commission\2016Weeting Summary 02-06-19.doc Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 February 6, 2019 additional traffic from this proposal. People will use the road to cut through the neighborhood when I-5 is backed up. Signs won't slow people down. Wild Waves customers who use the neighborhood for parking park on both sides of the street, leaving little room for passing cars. Sherri Stanton — She lives in Regency Woods. She is concerned about the proposed extension of 19'h Way. The map isn't a good representation of the impact. It doesn't show all of the houses in the area she lives. She and her children often walk in the area and play in the nearby park. The proposal will impact safety and increase pollution and trash. Lesley Roth — She lives in the middle section of the proposed area. She agrees with her neighbors. She is concerned about the proposed road extension and the environmental impacts. She believes the city is missing an opportunity to research the proposed Milton Road Area and Weyerhaeuser development as a whole in regards to impacts to the water and waterways. She noted there are a lot of very short driveways along the road. She is very concerned about trucks possibly cutting through the neighborhood when other roads are congested. The road is not designed to handle large trucks. She is not against development, but wants thoughtful planning. Richard Pierson — He commented on the proposed 320 Extension. He is part of the Save Weyerhaeuser Campus group and provided written comment earlier. One of his concerns is traffic. He noted the proposed Weyerhaeuser area projects are expected to add some 5000 additional vehicle trips per day. When the DaVita project is added, the number of vehicle trips jumps to 7000. Of those, 800 are expected to be trucks. The SEPA checklist stated it is unknown if any of the site has been used for agricultural or forest land use, but he noted the Weyerhaeuser Corporate Park has a Managed Forest Buffer surrounding the entire property. The SEPA checklist also stated there is no recreational use, but a city map shows trails going through the proposed extension. Commissioner Noble-Gulliford commented that she is concerned that anyone who submitted comments for a proposed project (such as the Weyerhaeuser projects) may have information and/or comments that pertain to the proposed comprehensive plan amendments. She requested that all pertinent comments (even if submitted in response to a different project) be provided to the Commissioners. Chair Carlson agreed to her suggestion and encouraged citizens resubmit any such pertinent comments to the city for this proposal. Mike Czerwonka — He lives at the top parcel in Brittany Lane. Lloyds is located close by and is a very busy gravel pit. The trucks cannot go west on 373`d or south on Milton Road due to road conditions. They can only go north. Currently, they go right by his house; even though due to road conditions they shouldn't be going through his neighborhood. They will most likely use the extension as a short cut. Sarita Breivik— She lives on 18"' Place South and agrees with what has been said tonight. She is particularly concerned with safety if the road extension is done. She has two school age daughters who get on the school bus on the north side of 19'h, which means they have to cross the road. She is concerned 19t11 will become even busier if the proposed extension is done. She believes it will be used by gravel trucks, as a commuter cut -through, and by those avoiding the nearby traffic intersection light. She believes the summer time impact by Wild Waves is underestimated. Last summer during the auto show, there was street racing on 19'h. It will bring in more transients and be an easier in and out for anyone committing a crime. She is concerned that additional houses will place an additional burden on our already overcrowded schools. There will also be a negative impact on our environment. She believes a new Environmental Impact Study needs to be done since it has been too long since the last study and many changes have happened in this area. Not doing a study will go against the Governor's task force that is working to reduce hazardous containments that may be going into the Hylebos. KAPIanning Commission\2016\Meeting Summary 02-06-19.doc Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 February 6, 2019 Commissioner O'Neil asked staff to supply extensive information on what the impact will be on traffic (and utilities) from this proposal. What costs will be borne by the developer and what by the city. Commissioner Medhurst noted that for the initial request there are two densities proposed for the Milton Road Area Rezone; are the current proposed densities consistent with the original request, or has there been a change in the acreage that would be dedicated to either one of those? Planner Clark responded that the original request had a couple parcels requesting RS 5.0 and more for RS 7.2. Staff would not support the request for RS 5.0. RS 7.2 is consistent with Brittany Lane and Regency Woods. Commissioner Medhurst also asked for information on traffic mitigation and possible "actual" housing density (how many homes). He also asked if the city can restrict truck traffic in the area. Traffic Engineer Perez commented that the city code currently designates truck routes. Currently, only Milton Road is a designated truck route in this area. Commissioner Meader McCausland asked staff to provide the Commission with the older environmental study for this area. Manager Hansen commented that staff will provide the studies, but please be aware the current road plan is not part of the earlier studies. Commissioner Meader McCausland commented that in that case, she would like to see any studies on the current road plan. Manager Hansen explained that for the currently proposed rezone, the only environmental document is the current environmental checklist. The older environmental documents will not address this proposed rezone. He noted staff evaluated this particular rezone, not any particular proposal that may be a result of the rezone. The road is not part of the Milton Area Rezone. Traffic Engineer Perez commented he is not sure when the road was added to the comprehensive plan; it may have been in 1998 or even when the area was still part of King County. When the road is connected is dependent on when the parcel to the west is developed. Chair Carlson commented that staff will be available after the meeting to answer any questions from citizens. He went on to explain that under SEPA, there are project actions and non -project actions. Tonight he has heard relevant concerns that would apply to a project action; or development of the properties. However, policy actions (such as the comprehensive plan update and rezones) are non -project actions and are reviewed at a different scale. The extension of 376th was not included in the review for the Milton Area Rezone because it is already in the comprehensive plan (or policy) and is not a changed circumstance [as changing the density is a change in the current circumstances]. Chair Medhurst commented that density in the city is a concern. To help him visualize what that looks like, he asked what the zoning of Park 16 is. Planner Clark replied she believes it is RM 24, which calculates to 18.15 units per acre. Commissioner Noble-Gulliford asked if staff would provide a map of the proposed 324"' extension that covers from 320th to SR -18 and includes the on and off ramps. She would also like to know how the amount of an additional 5000 daily vehicle trips was arrived at. Discussion of what background information is available and how Commissioners and citizens can access it. Staff commented that information will found on the city's website. Manager Hansen went over what will be included in the Planning Commission Agenda Packet for the public hearing. Chair Carlson would like staff to include what other designations staff has considered. What other densities. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Deputy City Attorney Orthmann discussed the question that had arisen during the last meeting regarding visiting the proposed site. He had sent the Commissioners an answer to this question via email a couple of KAPIanning Commission\2016Weeting Summary 02-06-19.doc Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 February 6, 2019 weeks ago; however, he has since realized his response was incorrect. His answer is correct for a site- specific request [specifically, it would be inappropriate for Commissioners to visit a site-specific request], but not a legislative rezone. The Milton Road Area Rezone is a legislative (a wide area) rezone and as such, Commissioners are welcome to visit the site. He does suggest if they do visit, they do so in groups of less than four; otherwise, since four Commissioners is a quorum, the site visit would have to be noticed and the public invited to participate. Commissioner Medhurst commented that he would like to visit the site to have a better idea of what the area looks like. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. KAPIanning Commission\2016Weeting Summary 02-06-19.doc MILTON ROAD AREA LEGISLATIVE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE Date Event 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS SELECTION PROCESS June 21, 2017 Planning Commission Briefing • Six citizens in the Milton Road area submitted applications for comprehensive plan amendments for the 2017 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle. • Mark Johnson, Pam Otteson, Rick Beard, and Visnou Dararak requested a change from Single Family Medium Density Residential, RS 35.0 (one unit per 35,000 square feet) to Single Family High Density Residential RS 7.2, (one unit per 7,200 square feet). Larry Neether and Arnie Ellingson requested a change from Single Family Medium Density Residential, RS 35.0 (one unit per 35,000 square feet) to Single Family High Density Residential RS 5.0, (one unit per 5,000 square feet). July 10, 2017 Selection Process to LUTC. July 18, 2017 Selection Process to City Council. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council gave staff direction to contact the other property owners with RS 35.0 zoning to find out whether they would like to join in with the six requests. September 8, 2017 Staff notified the other 11 property owners in writing and gave them until September 29, 2017, to respond. No one responded by the deadline. 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS FORMAL REVIEW PROCESS September 28, 2017 The six requests were presented to the Development Review Committee (DRC). October 4, 2017 Public Notice sent to the paper for SEPA and Planning Commission Public Hearing. October 5, 2017 Sites posted for SEPA and Planning Commission Public Hearing. October 5, 2017 Public notice boards posted for SEPA and Planning Commission Public Hearing. October 6, 2017 The 300 foot notification for SEPA and Planning Commission Public Hearing. October 6, 2017 Notice for SEPA and Notice of Planning Commission Public Hearing published in the Mirror. Week of Three property owners indicated an interest in joining in with the requests. October 8, 2017 October 20, 2017 The 14 -day comment period ends. October 25, 2017 Planning Commission Public Hearing. The Planning Commission concurred with the Mayor's recommendation of denial of all six requests on the basis that approval could be construed as spot zoning and would not be consistent with housing -related goals and policies in the comprehensive plan. However, if all of the parcels designated Single Family Medium Density Residential and Single Family (RS 35.0, one unit per 35,000 square feet) were to apply in the future, or if the city were to initiate a legislative rezone for all properties in this area, the Mayor would likely recommend approval of a request for higher density to be determined upon further analysis. November 3, 2017 The 21 -day appeal period ends. December 4, 2017 LUTC Meeting. The LUTC concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation. January 2, 2018 City Council 0 Reading. The Council voted to table the request and send it back to the Planning Commission as a legislative comprehensive plan amendment and rezone for all of the RS 35.0 zoned parcels in this area. K:\Comprehensive Plan\2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments\Planning Commission\Realignment Timeline.docx Date Event 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS FORMAL REVIEW PROCESS -- CONTINUED January 4, 2019 Issuance of Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act January 4, 2019 (SEPA). January 18, 2019 End of SEPA comment period. February 6, 2019 Planning Commission Study Session. February 8, 2019 End of SEPA appeal period. February 20, 2019 Planning Commission Public Hearing. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO REALIGN FUTURE SOUTH 324TH EXTENSION December 21, 2018 Issuance of Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act K:\Comprehensive Plan\2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments\Planning Commission\Realignment Timeline.docx (SEPA). January 4, 2019 End of SEPA comment period. January 25, 2019 End of SEPA appeal period. February 6, 2019 Planning Commission Study Session. February 20, 2019 Planning Commission Public Hearing. 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