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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Planning and Economic Development Committee - 03/14/2011 ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 14, 2011 Committee Members Committee Chair Jamie Perry, Elizabeth Albertson, Deborah Ranniger. Councilmember Higgins stood in for Ranniger in her absence. Chair Perry called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes Councilmember Albertson Moved and Councilmember Higgins Seconded a Motion to approve the January 24, 2011 Minutes as amended, deleting the sentence “Councilmember Perry stated that she recommends rejecting the TIF with Council members Albertson and Ranniger concurring.” Motion PASSED 3-0. 2. PUBLIC HEARING Hebert Property 26046-116th Avenue SE Senior Planner Erin George stated that this issue regards an access restriction placed on the property via a 2006 comprehensive plan amendment and rezone. The property owner indicated that marketing the property has been problematic with the access restriction in place and has approached staff about other access options. George stated that 116th Avenue SE has been widened to 5 lanes and a 2007 lot line adjustment moved the northern lot line 100 feet to the north. George stated that Development Engineering staff believe that safe access onto 116th is possible with a site specific safety analysis and application of the City’s Construction Standards. Staff requests authorization to not apply the access restriction to the property. Councilmember Perry opened the Public Hearing. Daniel Balmelli, Barghausen Engineers, 18215 72nd Ave S, Kent, WA spoke about the initial restrictions placed on the subject property. He stated that the completion of the 116th Street improvements will allow safe left turn movements to and from the site. Balmelli stated that Roger Hebert took some photos that showed only 3 cars stacked up during peak hour traffic. He appealed to the Committee for their support. Roger Hebert, 2020 A St. SE, Auburn, WA property developer submitted 17 photos of the subject site and the 116th Avenue SE intersection that showed traffic movement during the peak hour of 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 10. Councilmember Higgins Moved and Councilmember Albertson Seconded a Motion to accept the photos for the record. Motion PASSED 3-0. George Basmajian, 3703 21st St SE, Puyallup, WA stated that he is an owner of a real estate company that markets the subject property. He stated that inhibited access has discouraged development. Seeing no further speakers, Councilmember Albertson Moved and Councilmember Higgins Seconded a Motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion PASSED 3-0. Councilmember Albertson Moved to authorize staff not to apply the right- in/right-out access restriction imposed on the property located at 26046 116th Avenue Southeast in favor of a site-specific safety analysis acceptable to the City Engineer. Councilmember Higgins Seconded the Motion. Motion PASSED 3-0. ECDC Minutes March 14, 2011 Page 2 of 2 3. Misty Meadows Neighborhood Council Recognition and Resolution Neighborhood Program Coordinator Toni Azzola introduced Misty Meadows Community members Teresa Gregory and Lynette Hansen. She stated that Misty Meadows consists of 162 households. The neighborhood is located to the west of 132nd Avenue SE, to the north of SE 232nd Place, along the east and west of 128th Place SE, and to the north and south of SE 228th Place. Misty Meadows came into the City as part of the Panther Lake annexation area. Azzola stated that 52 people attended the first neighborhood meeting. Councilmember Higgins moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed resolution which recognizes the Misty Meadows Neighborhood Council, supports its community building efforts, and confers all opportunities offered by the City’s Neighborhood Program. Councilmember Albertson seconded the Motion. Motion PASSED 3-0. 4. Contract for Consulting Services: Economic Development Strategic Plan Economic Development Manager Kurt Hanson introduced the consultants with Community Attributes International; the President and Project Manager Chris Mefford, and the Deputy Project Manager Lisa Corrado, both of whom will provide their services in the development of the Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Kent. Hanson defined four (4) tasks that the Scope of Work consists of, stating that this project is targeted for completion within 4-6 months, at which time the final product will be presented to the Council Committee then moved on to the Full Council. Councilmember Albertson moved to recommend approval of the 2011 Consultant Services Agreement with Community Attributes International, to provide consultant services for the Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Kent. Councilmember Higgins seconded the Motion. Motion PASSED 3-0. 5. Economic Development Report Economic Development Manager Kurt Hanson acknowledged that Pacific Grating (a supplier who built ShoWare’s catwalk structure) has moved their business from Seattle to Kent. Hanson stated that Kent published and sent out a Request for Proposal to the three finalist teams on the Downtown Garage. The submittals are due back to the City by April 28th. Hanson announced that anyone is welcome to attend a pre-submittal meeting on Friday, March 18th at 1 p.m. in City Council Chambers East. Hanson said that planning sessions have ceased with the Federal Aviation Administration in their search for a site to locate a new facility, stating that this project has probably been shelved by the GSA. Staff will bring an update back to the Committee within a month. For Information Only Adjournment Councilmember Perry Adjourned the Meeting at 6:20 p.m. ______________________________________________ Pamela Mottram, Economic & Community Development Committee Secretary