18.08.040 Planned action thresholds.
Subject to the zoning regulations for the site and the mitigation measures described in this chapter, the maximum levels of development described below have been evaluated in the Northeast Auburn/Robertson Properties special area plan EIS, as described in the EIS (and any addenda thereto), and are planned actions pursuant to RCW 43.21C.031. In order to qualify as a planned action, total cumulative development within the Auburn Gateway project area that has been permitted under this chapter shall meet all of the following criteria:
A. Land Use.
1. The following are the primary categories of uses authorized under this planned action:
a. Office.
b. Retail.
c. Multifamily residential.
2. Land Use Review Threshold. The planned action designation applies to future development proposals within the Auburn Gateway project area which are within the range evaluated in the Northeast Auburn/Robertson Properties special area plan EIS and the EIS addenda as shown below.
|
Maximum Allowable |
Maximum Structure Height |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Multifamily residences |
500 dwelling units |
75 feet |
|
Retail uses |
720,000 square feet |
75 feet |
|
Office uses |
1,600,000 square feet |
75 feet |
B. Transportation.
1. Trip Ranges. Cumulative development within the Auburn Gateway project area that does not exceed the following range of trip generation from all uses developed within the Auburn Gateway project area shall qualify as a planned action:
|
Time Range |
Net New Trips |
|---|---|
|
AM peak hour (primary) |
1,862 |
|
PM peak hour (primary) |
2,419 |
Daily total: 18,920 non-pass-by trips (“Auburn Gateway Transportation Impact Analysis” prepared by Transportation Solutions, Inc., in October 2011 for the Auburn Gateway Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) addendum).
2. The net new (non-pass-by) trip generation within a single phase shall qualify as a planned action that does not exceed the following:
|
Time Range |
Net New Trips |
|---|---|
|
AM Peak Hour (primary) |
1,117 |
|
PM Peak Hour (primary) |
1,451 |
C. Earthwork. The maximum amount of excavation and fill qualifying as a planned action shall be 250,000 cubic yards of excavation and 750,000 cubic yards of fill.
D. Air Quality. Modifications to regional arterials included in the planned action include potential new signals on Auburn Way North at 45th Street NE and 49th Street NE, and at the driveway access to Auburn Way North midpoint between the two intersections, if demonstrated by analysis of signal warrants and on South 277th Street and 45th Street NE at a relocated I Street NE. A roundabout or traffic signal would be provided at the intersection of 49th Street NE and I Street NE and a future signal at 45th Street NE.
E. Water.
1. Floodplain Modifications. Up to 33.73 acre feet of floodplain storage volume may be filled within the Auburn Gateway project area based on the 1995 FEMA floodplain. The actual amount of floodplain modification and storage compensatory flood storage volume will depend on the FEMA floodplain regulations in effect at the time of development. Since the extent of floodplain and amount of fill may be subject to change it may be subject to further environmental review. The amount of floodplain affected will require that compensatory volume is provided at the time of fill.
2. Impervious Surfaces. Up to 90 percent of the Auburn Gateway site area may be covered with impervious surfaces.
F. Plants and Animals. Up to 0.55 acres of wetland fill placed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations in the wetland ditches along South 277th Street (approximately 0.5 acres), and as necessary to complete required improvements for I Street NE and 49th Street NE (up to 0.25 acres of wetland fill within the Auburn Gateway project area), shall qualify as part of this planned action. The wetland impacts to the yet undelineated Wetland F within the Gateway II project area will be in accordance with local, state and federal regulations in effect.
G. Time of Submission. The application is submitted during the time that the development agreement between the city of Auburn and Robertson Auburn Properties, entered into on November 21, 2011, is in effect. (Ord. 6728 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 6382 § 2, 2011.)