HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 08/10/2009 LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
August 10, 2009
Board Members Present: Chair Dana Ralph, Vice Chair Jack Ottini, Steve Dowell,
Alan Gray, Jon Johnson, Aleanna Kondelis, Barbara Phillips
Staff Members Present: Charlene Anderson, Erin George, Kim Adams Pratt, Jeff Watling
Molly Bartlemay
3. Approval of Minutes
Ottini MOVED and Gray SECONDED a motion to APPROVE the July 27, 2009 Minutes.
Motion PASSED 7-0.
4. Added Items. None
S. Communications. None
6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings: None
7. CPA-2007-1 Shoreline Master Program Update
Planner Erin George stated that staff presented the proposed Shoreline Master Program
Update (SMP) in detail at the July 27, 2009, Land Use and Planning Board Hearing. George
stated that based on concerns from that hearing, the public access portion has been re-
evaluated. George stated that according to WAC 173.26.221.4(d)(iii)(A), existing parks and
trails can be used to meet the public access requirement. George presented three options
to address the public access requirement and stated that staff recommended option C,
which is to revise the public access section, making public access a requirement only if the
project is a public project or on public property, or if it interferes with existing public access.
George further stated that providing private community access would be required for
subdivisions of more than four (4) lots or a multi-family development.
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Jeff Watling stated he met with staff
after the last hearing and it was determined that all of the City's shorelines have more than
adequate public access. Watling noted the various amenities at Lake Meridian Park.
Kondelis raised questions regarding public access on Panther Lake. Watling stated that they
have started to speak with property owners and have applied for State and County grants to
purchase property to provide additional public access on Panther Lake. Watling added the
annexation vote result in November will decide if this is explored further. George presented
an aerial photo of Panther Lake showing current access points and possible new access
points through City purchase. George stated that Panther Lake will have sufficient public
access if annexed into the City.
George presented other staff recommended changes to the SMP. These changes include
adding a footnote regarding building height to the Development Standards Table in Chapter
5, changing incorrect references as listed in the staff response to Soos Creek Water and
Sewer District under response numbers one (1) and eight (8) from the previous hearing,
clarifying the term "accessory utilities" in Chapter 6, adding an allowance for a maximum of
eight (8) new swim platforms on Lake Meridian, and revising Table 6 in Chapter 5 to require
a conditional use permit for in-stream structures.
George stated that fourteen (14) new comments were received from an online survey,
which was created earlier in the drafting process of the SMP. Some concerns expressed in
these comments included wetlands protection, flood control, access to the Green River, and
commercial in parks. George explained how these concerns are addressed in the SMP.
George stated that if the Board recommends adoption, the intent would be to take the SMP
to the Planning and Economic Development Committee on August 241h and then to Council
in September for adoption. Upon adoption, staff will submit a final locally adopted SMP to
the State Department of Ecology, who typically holds their own hearing with a 30-day
comment period. George stated that she anticipates the SMP will be effective Fall of 2009.
Gray pointed out numbering inconsistencies in the staff-recommended "Option C" regarding
public access section. George stated these numbers would be fixed and incorrect references
would be deleted.
Chair Ralph declared the Public Hearing open.
Bill Dinsdale, 13700 SE 166th Street stated that he purchased two parcels on Lake Meridian
in the 1970's. Dinsdale stated that the geometry of the setback requirements would make
his setback 120 feet, which would block his view of Mount Rainier. Dinsdale provided a
picture showing his parcel and stated that his understanding was that if you drew a line
from the front of the neighboring houses, you could not construct beyond that line and that
properties should have access to the same sight line. Dowell clarified that he would be able
to construct a house closer to the lake than the house to the north. George provided an
aerial photograph showing a potential building site on the Dinsdale property. Ralph asked
for clarification regarding the averaging setback component of the new SMP. George stated
that the averaging component has not changed from the previous SMP, and explained that
the Shoreline Management Act requires protection of public views of the water, as opposed
to mountain views. Ottini asked about the option for a variance. George stated that there
is a Shoreline Variance process that Dinsdale could pursue.
Johnson MOVED and Dowell SECONDED a Motion to close the Public Hearing. Motion
Carried 7-0.
Johnson MOVED to recommend adoption of the Shoreline Master Program Update and
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Number 2007-1, as presented by staff to include the
following: 1) Option C-related to public access and all other necessary wording changes to
make the SMP consistent with the revised public access section; 2) An allowance for eight
(8) new swim platforms on Lake Meridian only; and 3) Revising Table 6 in Chapter 5 to
require a conditional use permit for in-stream structures. Johnson's motion also moved to
add a footnote regarding building height, correct references in the staff response to Soos
Creek Water and Sewer District, clarify the term accessory utilities and delete the reference
to regulation 2 and 3 on page 9. Kondelis SECONDED. Motion carried 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Dowell MOVED and OTTINI Seconded a Motion to adjourn. Motion CARRIED. Ralph
adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
Secretary of the Board
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