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AGENDA
ENUMCLAW PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF ENUMCLAW - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
November 19, 2015
********7:00 p.m.********
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 22, 2015
III.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
NONE
V.
NEW BUSINESS
NONE
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
A. DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Draft will be passed out at meeting)
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
A. FYI MATERIALS (Included in packets)
VIII. COMMISSION COMMENTS
IX.
STAFF COMMENTS
X.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
** Next Regular Scheduled Planning Commission Meeting: January 28, 2015
CITY OF ENUMCLAW
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 22, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: The Planning Commission met in a regular session on October 22, 2015 in
the Council Chambers.
Vice-Chairperson Sears called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE:
Planning Commission Members present: Mike Kuffler, Tom Mann, Cindy Proctor and Fred Sears.
Members absent: Jessica Kinney, Lori McDonald and David Hancock. Staff members present were
Erika Shook, Community Development Director, and Cathy Burbank, Community Development
Secretary.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mann made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2015 meeting. Proctor seconded
the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE:
None
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PUBLIC HEARING:
None
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NEW BUSINESS:
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS AND SURVEY RESULTS.
Staff reviewed project was part of the Economic and Development Plan were revitalization to the
downtown was discussed. There are about 400 parking spaces downtown that hardly ever have
anyone there, so there was talk about a community center and a variety of other things that would fit
mixed use development. There has been a proposal from citizens in the community to build a
covered pavilion for all year round events in the same parking lot where Arts Alive and Chamber of
Commerce are located to help bring tourist to town. Earlier this year we had a college graduate who
was originally from Enumclaw work up 3 different options for the area. There was a survey put out
there to the community members which helped establish goals for the properties such as:
 A downtown gathering space with amenities to attract residence and tourist to spend time
downtown.
 An event space such as covered space for farmers market, outdoor movies and concerts,
spray park, restrooms, and play structures.
 Fill the gap to help with shopping experiences along Cole Street.
 Market rate housing to help support shops and restaurants.
 Maintain look and feel of Cole Street.
 Look to build a new Community Center & Senior Center north of the Library. This would
help free up Cole Street for downtown businesses, retail and mixed use development.
The idea was to look for a public/private partnership or sell to someone who would develop what is
wanted for the property. There were 3 options and layouts created that included all of the elements,
number 3 option was the most popular. 263 people in Enumclaw took the survey, which was a good
number of which 87% wanted a park downtown. Staff reviewed the different options. Discussed
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Downtown Redevelopment Options and Survey Results. - continued
whether mixed use works in this area or would there be a better location in town. A feasibility study
will need to be completed. The survey tells the City that people in the community want to move
forward and do something with the property downtown. Discussed the Community Center with a
gymnasium space which could need a higher for the gymnasium which is close to the industrial
space.
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Next steps would be:
 To bring on a budget proposed landscape architect firm to develop and adopt a conceptual
plan based off of priorities.
 Conduct a feasibility study on the mixed use.
 Complete a 30% design to help with estimates for the specific elements.
 Parking needs assessment.
Discussed that the City’s website has an economic development analysis on it for review. Brought
up the buy-local to help increase spending in town.
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Brendon from the audience stated that he did not feel Enumclaw needed any more auto parts stores.
Talked about people not shopping in town because the product is not here and ordering from
Amazon. Enumclaw is still getting taxes from ordering from Amazon because it goes where the
product is delivered. Discussed how the money spent to support the locally owned businesses helps
support the school sports and other activities and events in town.
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Brendon asked what would be done with vacant property where the building was taken down near
the youth center? Staff stated that is up to the property owner to decide. Brendon stated he would
like to see a clothing outlet.
OLD BUSINESS:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHAPTER 5 – CAPITAL FACILITIES – PROPOSED GOALS
AND POLICIES
Staff rearranged the format so that the goals and policies matched. Included a level of service chart.
Essential public facilities were updated to make it easier to interpret the definition. The city is
required by GMA to have a process in our code and we do. The column that says “Necessary for
development” was added because it is a GMA requirement. Fire and School District have just
adopted a new Capital Facilities Plans that propose impact fees. Now the City would have to adopt
their plans, as part of a separate process.
Sears commented for Dave Hancock who was absent that the level of service for police officers at
1.53 seemed low. Staff stated that is the City’s existing level of service 1.53 per thousand and that
does not include the police chief who does pull shifts. When he is added the number would be 1.6.
Enumclaw has 2.7 police employees per 1000 population, which includes dispatchers, jailers,
administrative staff, and detectives. Discussed what other cities might be comparable to Enumclaw.
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Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5 – Capital Facilities – Proposed Goals And Policies –continued
Discussed that NPDES Phase 2 is part of the storm water system to discharge to waters of the United
States. It is something the Federal government delegates. It comes from Federal Clean Waters Act.
Discussed that the Sewer Comprehensive Plan will include a sewer rate study to see if the new
development is paying their fair share.
Public safety facilities will need to be looked at in the future for police. Police are running out of
space where they are located and fire wants to move. They do not have space to park their vehicles
and are out of room for sleeping quarters.
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COMMUNICATIONS:
Building Division Monthly Report for September 2015
Planning Division Monthly Report for September 2015
Design Review Board Minutes – September 17, 2015
City Council Minutes – September 14, 2015
City Council Minutes – September 28, 2015
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COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner questioned where the deferred short plat code improvements was at in the process.
Staff stated it is still at City Council.
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STAFF COMMENTS:
Staff is planning on having the rest of the Comprehensive Plan in a strikeout and underline format
for the next meeting so that the Commissioners can read it over the holidays. The next meeting will
be on November 19th because of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The December meeting would be
canceled.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Kuffler made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Proctor seconded the motion, and the
motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Burbank, Secretary
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Communications listed on Agenda
FYI Material included
November 2015
Items
Date Sent
1.
Building Division Monthly Report for October 2015
11/13/2015
2.
Planning Division Monthly Report for October 2015
11/13/2015
3.
Design Review Board Minutes – October 15, 2015
City’s website
4.
City Council Minutes – October 12, 2015
City’s website
5.
City Council Budget Workshop #1 – October 21, 2015
City’s website
Minutes to all meetings are posted on the City’s website now after they have been
approved. Instead of copying them for you as FYI’s I will let you look at them on the
website, unless that that does not work for you. In that case you can let me know and I
will continue to copy them for your packet. Thank you.
City’s website:
Go to Government
Agenda & Minutes
cityofenumclaw.net
Click on the minutes you want to review.
CITY OF ENUMCLAW
MONTHLYREPORT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
October 2015
Long Range Planning
2015 Comprehensive Plan Update
 Introduction & Community Profile: Planning Commission completed review.
 Vision Element: Planning Commission completed review.
 Land Use: Planning Commission completed review.
 Transportation Element: Planning Commission reviewed proposed Goals and Policies. Draft
element completed and presented to Planning Commission for review.
 Capital Facilities Element: Staff began updating Capital Facilities Element.
 Natural Environment Element: Critical area maps drafted.
Economic Development
City Council adopted the Strategic Plan for Economic Development on June 23, 2014. The following actions
to implement the plan are on-going:
 Buy Local - The buy local campaign has resulted in the formation of a group organized under the
umbrella of the Chamber of Commerce. The group has developed a facebook page, branding
package and tag line: LiveLocal98022.
 Downtown Revitalization – Staff created a survey and circulated it. Approximately 237 responded to
the survey, approximately 70% in favor of a downtown park.
 Economic Development Coordinator/Grant writer began work on the Senior Communities Zoning
project research and tour.
Deferred Short Plat Code Amendments
At the request of City Council, staff drafted amendments to the City’s short subdivision code that would allow
for street, sewer and stormwater improvements to be deferred in two lot short plats in which one lot is
proposed as a future development tract. Staff presented analysis and code amendments to the Planning
Commission at their November meeting. Planning Commission held a hearing at its January meeting and
forwarded a recommendation to City Council in March. Staff developed airphotos showing potentially
affected properties. CED committee reviewed applicability of the code change and will consider allowing the
deferred short plats in the R-1 zone through the Comprehensive Plan update.
Critical Area Update and FEMA Floodplain Code Amendments
Amendments to the City’s critical area code are necessary to remain in compliance with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency flood insurance rate program and to comply with the GMA update
requirements. City Council held a hearing on July 13, 2015 and approved the update on July 27, 2015. An
amendment to the City’s Shoreline Master Program will need to be processed through the Washington State
Department of Ecology.
Code Enforcement Amendments
As a result of an abatement action, outside legal counsel provided draft amendments to the City’s
enforcement regulations to make them for effective. Planning Commission held a hearing on the proposed
amendments in September. This has gone forward to City Council.
Current Development Status
Preliminary Subdivisions
SUB #13305 – Suntop Farms Division 3, a 101 acre Subdivision and Planned Unit Development proposing
116 lots, 6 future development tracts and a public park. Preliminary approval granted in November of 2014.
Construction plans have been resubmitted for review.
MONTHLY REPORT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SUB #09249 – Suntop Farms Division 2, Subdivision proposing 44 lots. This final plat received approval and
was recorded in January 2015. Currently under construction and nearly built out.
SUB #14069 – Plateau Estates, Subdivision proposing 5 lots submitted for preliminary plat review.
Additional information and revisions requested.
SUB #14394 – Bella’s Meadow, subdivision proposing 91 single family lots and associated park and streets
in the R-2 zone was submitted for preliminary plat review. Approved June 8, 2015. Awaiting submittal of
construction plans.
SUB #14439 – Meadow Park, major revision to approved preliminary plat submitted to increase number of
single family lots in the R-2 zone from 24 to 26 and reduce the amount of open space. Hearing Examiner
held a hearing and a recommendation was forwarded to City Council. City Council approved the plat
amendment on April 27, 2015. Construction plans were submitted in May 2015 and are still under review.
Pre-Application Meetings:
#15423 - Vacant land on Roosevelt Avenue - APN 242006-9123 – Taco Bell of America – Proposed Taco
Bell location. (10-14-2015).
#15444 – 3424 McHugh Ave – APN 132006-9198 – Nick & Emily Bort / John & Yolanda Nelson – Potential
purchase of property to subdivide and extend road north to McHugh Place. (10-28-2015)
Building Permit Applications (New Construction):
#14269
403 Petersen Dr E – New Single family dwelling –building permit is finaled /ROW is not.
#14405
413 Riley Ct E – New Single family dwelling – issued
#14452
26320 SE 429th St – New Single family dwelling – issued
#15106
485 Sigrist Dr E – New Single Family - issued
#15127
438 Riley Ct E – New Single Family – final
#15146
435 Sigrist Dr E -New Single Family – final
#15147
287 Cooper Ln N – New Single Family – final
#15166
406 Sigrist Dr E – New Single Family – issued
#15180
478 Bondgard Ave E – New Single Family – issued
#15188
472 Riley Ct E – New Single Family - issued
#15189
474 Sigrist Dr E – New Single Family – final
#15198
437 Sigrist Dr E - New Single Family – issued
#15199
481 Sigrist Dr E - New Single Family – issued
#15153
309 Rainier Ave - New Single Family – issued
#15210
216 Cooper Ln N - New Single Family – issued
#15211
448 Sigrist Dr E - New Single Family – issued
#15212
449 Riley Ct E - New Single Family – issued
#15213
437 Riley Ct E - New Single Family – issued
#15219
425 Riley Ct E - New Single Family – issued
#15220
466 Sigrist Dr E - New Single Family – final
#15253
42806 268th Ave SE - New Single Family – applied
#15269
449 Sigrist Dr E – New Single Family – issued
#15287
482 Sigrist Dr E – New Single Family - issued
#15288
120 Cooper Ln N – New Single Family - issued
#15289
440 Sigrist Dr E – New Single Family – issued
#15343
231 Semanski St – New Single Family – issued
#15349
3120 Division St – New Single Family – issued
#15350
2223 Kibler Ave – New Single Family – issued
#15354
186 Cooper Lane N – New Single Family – issued
#15355
142 Cooper Lane N – New Single Family – issued
#15359
432 Sigrist Dr E – New Single Family- issued
#15360
464 Riley Ct E – New Single Family – applied
Planning Division Monthly Report
October 2015
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MONTHLY REPORT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
#15390
#15431
#15458
2021 Initial Ave – New Single Family – applied
467 Sigrist Dr E – New Single Family – issued
208 Cooper Ln N – New Single Family - applied
Commercial Permits:
#15160 – 225 Battersby - Helac – Construct a 16,711 square foot addition to the existing industrial building.
Permit was issued.
1626 Cole Street - Farr Law Office - Construct a new 5,150 square foot office structure along
with associated parking, lighting, stormwater, utility and landscaping on a 10,000 square foot site.
DRB and SEPA complete. Awaiting submittal of building permit applications.
#15248
#15184
Tractor Supply – Construct new 22,000 SF retail building and demolish existing 15,000 SF
building (Del’s)- DRB reviewed project (14421). Lot Line Elimination application came into office July 22,
2015. Building, grading and remediation permits reviewed and ready to issue July 28, 2015. City Council
approved independent fee calculation on June 22, 2015. Issued Sewer Discharge Permit & Clearing &
Grading Permit. Demo and New Construction permits are ready to issue. Issued Demolition Permit and
New Commercial Permit 9-16-2015. Preconstruction Meeting held 9-22-2015. Work has started.
#14380 702 Battersby Avenue – Radio Hill / Doug Kirby - New 17550 SF Industrial Building – Issued
Clearing & Grading Permit, Right of Way Permit, New Commercial for Building Structure and Plumbing on
6-25-2015. City Council approved independent fee calculation on June 22, 2015. Brought in 3 Commercial
Tenant Improvements Permit applications for structure 7-29-15. Issued Tenant Improvement permits on
September 4, 2015.
#14400 2305 Cole Street - Roger Hebert - Land Clearing & Grading and Retaining wall permit issued for
new construction July 8, 2015. Grading underway and retaining wall permit issued. Submitted for a building
permit application.
Environmental Compliance Program
SEPA (EMC15.14): Applications/Determinations
Project #14069 – 43024 266th Ave SE (APN 132006-9059) Preliminary Subdivision of 1.97 acres into 5
lots for single family homes. 10-21-15
Project #15381 – 1835 Roosevelt Ave E (APN 1920079026) Utility Pole for City of Enumclaw Automated
Meter Reading System (AMR) 10-28-15
Meetings and Hearings
Design Review Board – October 1, 2015
No Agenda items - No Meeting
Design Review Board –October 15, 2015
Project #15410 –Sign In Central Business (CB) Zoning District – R K Graphics For Il Siciliano – 1118 Myrtle
Avenue – (2361800096)
Project 15347 – Wall Sign In Highway & Community Business (HCB) Zoning District – Lumin-Arts Signs For
Papa Murphy’s - 252 Roosevelt Avenue (7503200010)
Planning Commission –October 22, 2015
Downtown Redevelopment Options & Survey Results
Comprehensive Plan Chapter 5 - Capital Facilities –Proposed Goals And Policies
Hearing Examiner – October 8, 2015
No meeting
Planning Division Monthly Report
October 2015
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MONTHLY REPORT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Business License Monthly Report for October 2015
Business
General
Home
Licenses
Businesses
Occupations
Outside City
Limits
Total Businesses
New for the Month
1
0
15
16
Active
Year to Date
452
222
632
1306
Code Enforcement:
#14113
#14318
#14348
#15041
#15046
#15089
#15109
#15164
#15225
#15226
#15240
#15246
#15257
#15280
1458 Division St – Garbage, tall grass, rodents and now a dead animal in middle
of back yard. Owner has been gone for awhile and no one is taking care of
property. Letter sent 9-10-2014. Another letter sent 4-20-2015. Revisited site –
garbage and overgrown yard.
634 Natalie Pl – Tall grass. Letter sent 9-23-14. 2nd Complaint received 5-222015. Certified letter sent 6-9-2015 to Mortgage service.
Several locations – trailers parked in wrong locations on property. Work in
progress.
1413 Lafromboise St – unlicensed vehicle in front yard. Letter mailed 2-18-15.
One Vehicle has moved, one remains as of 5-14-2015.
1471 Florence St – storage of recreational vehicle – sent certified letter 2-11-15.
Notice Of Violation sent 2-9-2015.
42810 264th Ave E – Reader board sign at Crossley coffee stand. Sign
constructed post-annexation to city limits. Letter sent 3-11-15.
1446 Harding St – appliances in rear yard spilling out into alley. Letter sent 3-215. Site visits April 2, 2015 & May 5, 2015 and yard has been cleaned up and is
moving towards compliance however still some junk left near alley.
2nd complaint on property. Now have sheep in back yard. Site visit 10-28-15 –
no indication of sheep in backyard. Closed file.
1250 Farrelly St – landscape in vision triangle from corner. City staff investigated
the week of July 13th. Letter mailed 8-14-15. Site inspection on 10-12-15 showed
that the landscaping has not been removed.
Corner of Highpoint Street – overgrown shrub at NW corner blocks vision of
traffic. Site visit in July and photos taken. Letter sent 7-14-15.
1905 Hillcrest - Pond in front yard full of mosquitos. Letter mailed.6-22-15.
Multiple letters mailed. Notice of Violation mailed July 2, 2015. Multiple emails
sent to the lien holders throughout August. Received and email from the bank
owners indicating that they have mowed the property and will be repairing the
fence. Closed 10-12-15.
405 Petschauer Pl – vacant house – tall grass. Letter mailed 6-29-15. Closed
10-28-15
1634 Porter St – tall grass. Letter mailed to property owned and lean holder 713-15. Property owner letter was returned to City. 2nd complaint came into the
office 8-24-2015.
1414 Cole St – Building roof collapsed causing walls to buckle. Hired structural
engineer to provide recommendation to shore building. Notice and Order to abate
the building sent to property owner and posted. Staff proceeded with fencing and
shoring of building to protect street. Demo permit submitted to City. Building was
taken down. Closed file 10-2015.
APN 232006-9225 – tall grass & weeds on vacant lot. Site showed property did
need to be mowed. Letter was mailed. Site visit on 7-24-2015 lawn still needs to
Planning Division Monthly Report
October 2015
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MONTHLY REPORT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
#15366
#15371
#15383
#15384
#15396
#15430
#15448
be mowed. Completed site visit on 10-12-15. Closed file.
1110 Griffin Ave – Bed Bugs. Letter sent to property owner.
649 C Court - Building outside structure without permits. Owner came into office
and talked to Tom. Was taking the structure down. Was removed 10-23-15.
Closed.
1414 Loraine St – Camp trailer blocking sidewalk for person with walker. Site visit
on 9-14-15 - No RV located at the site. Closed file.
1926 Fell St – Large industrial light in back yard. Letter sent 9-16-2015. Phone
call received from the property owner indicated that she would shield the light
from the neighboring properties. Site visit showed that the property owner has
installed shielding around the light. Closed 10-1-15
403 Bangert Pl – vegetation needs attention and cars not licensed parked in front
leaking oil. 2nd complaint taken. Site visit on 9-23 & 10-12-15, letter mailed 1012-15.
2239 Griffin Ave – Building without permit.
401 Carley Pl – landscaper blowing leaves & grass onto neighboring property.
Planning Division Monthly Report
October 2015
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