Chair Yabroff led the flag salute.

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1 City of Woodinville, Washington PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Woodinville City Hall City Council Chambers, rd Avenue NE, Woodinville, WA CALL TO ORDER ROLLCALL The meeting of the Woodinville Planning Commission was called to order at 7: 15 p.m. by Chair Yabroff. Welcome Planning Commissioners Present: Chair Y abroff, Vice Chair Heywood, Absent: None. City Staff Present: Dave Kuhl, Development Services Director, Sandy Guinn, Sr. Administrative Assistant, Jenny Ngo, Senior Planner, and Lisa Grueter, BERK. FLAG SALUTE APPROVE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER (INTRODUCTIONS) PUBLIC COMMENTS COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Chair Yabroff led the flag salute. There were no changes requested in the content and order of the agenda. Tom Quigley, Woodinville, commented on the need to consider transit during capital improvement projects, particularly for the proposed redesign ofne 171st Street. Council Member Susan Boundy-Sanders provided the Planning Commissioners with an update of the last City Council meeting. BUSINESS and DISCUSSION ITEMS Draft PC Minutes: Januan: Draft Planning Commission January 21, 2015 Minutes 21,2015 MAIN MOTION: to approve the minutes of January 21, Motion by: Commissioner Stadler Second by: Commissioner Wiitala Action for the Main PASSED 7-0 February 18, 2015 DRAFT Page 1 of 6

2 Study Session: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update StaffReport PowerPoint Presentation Assistant to the City Manager Alexandra Sheeks provided background on the PRO Plan update, information the PRO Plan provides, and requirements for the Parks and Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. She provided highlights of each chapter: Chapter 1: Context Chapter 2: Existing Resources, Park Definitions, Park Classifications Chapter 3: Goals Chapter 4: Demand Analysis, Existing Service Levels and Planned LOS Chapter 5: Capital Improvement Plan and Implementation, Capital Improvement Plan and Implementation Appendix E: Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan She also reviewed primary and secondary goals, primary and secondary routes, tools and resources, implementation, and next steps. Commissioner Stadler inquired about the meaning of "near, medium term and long term classifications." Commissioner Ormerod said the pedestrian walkway on NE 145th was a high priority in the Parks CIP project list. Chair Yabroff inquired about bicycle routes on NE 175th Street and NE 165th Street, stating that traffic speeds and a lack of dedicated facilities in certain areas created safety concerns. Public Hearing: Ordinance Exhibits 1 and 2 No Underground Utilities Amendment Exhibits 3 through 6 Exhibit 7 Exhibits 8 thru 12 Exhibit 13- Letter from Woodinville Water District Exhibit 14- from D.R. Horton Exhibit from Puget Sound Energy Exhibit 16 - Handout from Kathy Orni Exhibit 17- Letter from D.R. Horton February 18, 2015 DRAFT Page 2 of 6

3 Exhibit 18 - PowerPoint Presentation Exhibit 19- Sign Up Sheet MAIN MOTION: to open the public hearing for Ordinance No. 602 regarding underground utility requirements. Motion by: Commissioner Ormerod Second by: Commissioner Stadler Action for the Main PAS SED 7-0 Senior Planner Jenny Ngo reviewed the existing Utility Code and provided a summary of the goals of the update, triggers for undergounding, general exceptions, utility features required to be underground, and landscaping. Alex Wilford, Bellevue, Master Builders Association, cited the need for an opt-in clause, expressed support for 5 or 5~ foot setback vs a 7-foot setback from an electrical transformer, and requested utility information be submitted when other utilities lines are installed as this is when conflicts would occur. He said requiring utility information up front causes delays and conflicts. Corey Watson, Auburn, representing Quadrant Homes, expressed support for changing the 7-foot separation between a transformer and the sidewalk to 5 or 5 ~ feet. Kathy Orni, Woodinville, submitted documents (Exhibit 16) and said the intent of Ordinance 517 was not to require undergrounding of all utilities, but to ensure that existing and new overhead power, cable, and telephone lines would be installed underground. She commented on the cost per foot to relocate existing overhead to underground, the City's exemption for their own projects from undergrounding and screening, the inconsistent application of current code and lack of enforceability due to conflicts with utility purveyor requirements. She suggested the new ordinance be adopted as an emergency ordinance and applied retroactively to all projects currently in the permitting and/or construction process. Jennifer Reiner, Kirkland, representing DR Horton, submitted a letter dated 02/18/2015 (Exhibit 17). She spoke about City staff not being able February 18, 2015 DRAFT Page 3 of 6

4 to enforce the code as written, problems created by the current code, support for the opt-in clause, conflicts with the current code and fire code, water/sewer utility codes and requirements, federal and franchise utility regulations and access, and the need for utility boxes to open toward the street for ease of identification, access, and worker safety (especially during emergencies). Kyle Lublin, Kirkland, representing DR Horton, discussed how the code section related to landscaping conflicts with PSE's standards, utilities cannot be fully blocked, conflicts with adopted standards, confusion regarding what "non-residential use" means, prescriptive widths are too hard to interpret, and permit delays with site plan requirements. Randy Bannecker, Seattle, representing PSE, said PSE wants crews to have ready access for maintenance and that developers use the standard 10-foot easement in place instead of expanding it. Commissioner Heywood was not comfortable with the code as written based on public comment. She identified four issues that should be addressed by staff: change setback to 5 feet, language is too prescriptive, review code by other cities, and look into an emergency ordinance option. Ms. Ngo relayed the City Attorney's advice not to include opt-in language. She said there are currently six subdivisions and three commercial projects that would benefit from an opt-in clause. MAIN MOTION: to extend the meeting to 9:30 p.m. Motion by: Commissioner Wiitala Second by: Commissioner Stadler Action for the Main PAS SED 7-0 MAIN MOTION: that City staff review for over-prescriptive language, revise language for no greater than 5 feet and do whatever else is necessary to address the issues that the public spoke about tonight and to continue the public hearing to March 4, Motion by: Vice Chair Heywood Second by: Commissioner Stadler Action for the Main PASS ED 7-0 February 18, 2015 DRAFT Page 4 of 6

5 Public Hearin2 Continued Exhibits 31 and 32 Public Hearing Comurehensive Plan and Exhibit 33- Memo from Jenny Ngo, Sr. Planner to Planning Municiual Code Uudate- Commission File #'s CPA ZCA14010 and SEP14026 Brin2 "Draft Citv of Woodinville 2015 Comurehensive Plan & Munici(!al Code Uudate November 2014" documents from November PC Meeting: - Draft Comurehensive Plan Uudate Draft Municiual Code Uudate & Best Available Science Review - Draft Environmental Imuact Statement - Revised Draft Existing Conditions Reuort Exhibit from Susan Boundy Sanders to Planning Commission Exhibit 35 PowerPoint Presentation Exhibit 36- Staff Hand Out Exhibit from Woodinville Chamber of Commerce Exhibit 38- Sign Up Sheet Development Services Director Dave Kuhl reviewed staffs recommended Land Use Alternative 2, Option 1 with revision to reduce Regional Retail Overlay to cover only the area north of200th. He highlighted growth by 2035, growth targets/allocations, and reviewed maps of Alternatives 1, 2 and 3. Lisa Grueter, BERK, highlighted revisions to the November 2014 Draft Comprehensive Plan. She reviewed the Critical Areas Ordinance update and the draft Planned Action Ordinance. Public Testimony Craig MacKay, Woodinville, representing Woodinville Way LLC, spoke about the need for flexibility in the North Industrial Zone and supportive uses such as gourmet breads, cheese, bakery, and coffee shops and small restaurants that would supplement current businesses, specifically wineries and tasting rooms. Steve Acord, Woodinville, representing Dirty Bucket Brew, spoke in support of proper zoning for small businesses. David Groom, Woodinville, representing Schnapslekhe Spirits, spoke in support of flexibility to support wineries and tasting rooms. Commissioner Heywood pointed out Commissioners have heard the concerns of the public, business owners and other agencies, but have not an opportunity for discussion. Mr. Kuhl advised continuing the public hearing would not delay the schedule. He requested February 18, 2015 DRAFT Page 5 of 6

6 Commissioners their comments/concerns to Ms. Guinn for BERK to respond to at the Commission's March 4 meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS- None MAIN MOTION: to continue the public hearing to March 4, Motion by: Commissioner Stadler Second by: Commissioner Fazzio Action for the Main PASSED 7-0 Sign In Sheet DIRECTOR'S REPORT Pronosed Planning Schedule Pro12Qsed Agenda New Permits Submitted in January 30, 2015 New Permits Re12ort the Weeks Endinl;! 01/30/2015 and 02/05/2015 Februan: 6, 2015 New Permits Re12ort REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND ISSUES TO BE FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further comment, Chair Yabroff adjourned the meeting at 9:30p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Guinn Senior Administrative Assistant February 18, 2015 DRAFT Page 6 of 6