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Mayor Jim White
Council Members
Judy Woods, President
Jim Bennett Jon Johnson
Tim Clark Paul Mann
Christi Houser Leona Orr
May 2, 1995
i Office of the City Clerk
CITY OF SUMMARY AGENDA
KENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 2, 1995
Council Chambers
97: 00 p.m.
MAYOR: Jim White COUNCILMEMBERS: Judy Woods, President
Jim Bennett Tim Clark Christi Houser
Jon Johnson Paul Mann Leona Orr
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Proclamation - National Day of Prayer
B. Drinking Driver Task Force Design Contest Recognition
Ceremony
C. Introduction of Mayor's Appointees
D. Employee of the Month
E. Proclamation - Correctional Officer i ajx- IU1j%, _ d
F. Proclamation - Marilyn Soper Day
G. Regional Justice Center Update
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2 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Jones/Hobbs Annexation Zoning AZ-94-1 (Second Hearing) -
ordinance 2,
B. 26th Place South Street Vacation STV-95-3
C. Drainage Utility Financial Plan and Revenue Program -
Resolution and Ordinance f
3 . CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Approval of Bills
C. Transit Advisory Board Appointments
D. Highline Water District Intertie Agreement
E. S. 212th HOV Lanes - Ordinance 7 < , y
F. Explorer Post - Funding Request
G. Beck Annexation Zoning AZ-95-2 - Set Hearing Dates
H. Lindental Phase I - Bill of Sale
I . Council Absence (
EXt, )e) fi (�f l� V� 1.L 1C4 ' tiUG� i
4 . OTHER BUSINESS
A. Ladum Rezone RZ-94-2
B. Adult Use Zoning Amendment ZCA-95-1
5. BIDS
A. James Street/4th Avenue North Improvements
6 . CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
7 . REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pending Litigation - Possible Action
8 . ADJOURNMENT (j La 6M i�j
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Citizens wishing to address the Council will, at this time,
make known the subject of interest, so all may be properly
heard.
A) Proclamation - National Day of Prayer
B) Drinking Driver Task Force Design Contest Recognition
Ceremony
C) Introduction of Mayor's Appointees
D) Employee of the Month
E) Proclamation - Correctional Officer Da-y- LJkt,,. ,
F) Proclamation - Marilyn Soper Day
G) Regional Justice Center Update
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 , 1995
Category Public Hearings
1. SUBJECT: JONES/HOBBS ANNEXATION ZONING AZ-94-1 tffEeeNP—
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This public hearing is the second of two
hearings on the proposed initial zoning of the Jones/Hobbs
Annexation Area. The first hearing was held on March 21, 1995.
The Planning Commission has recommended approval of
Alternative 1, changing the northern two parcels from R1-12 to
R1-20.
3 . EXHIBITS: Staff memo, staff report, Planning Commission
minutes of 2/27/95 and ordinance
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Commission
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO ✓ YES
6. E ENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SotXCE OF FUNDS:
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CLOSE HEARING:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember J OA nSon moves, Councilmember �7/a ✓K seconds
to approv the Planning Commission's recom-
mendation for approval of Alternative 1, changing the northern
two parcels from R1-12 to R1-20 and to adopt Ordinance
No. including the map exhibit.
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 2A
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CITY OF KENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(206) 859-3390
MEMORANDUM
April 27, 1995
TO: MAYOR JIM WHITE AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: KEVIN O'NEILL, SENIOR PLANNER
SUBJECT: JONES-HOBBS ANNEXATION AREA INITIAL ZONING #AZ-95-1 - CITY
COUNCIL HEARING AND ORDINANCE
On March 21, 1995, the City Council held the first of their public hearings on initial zoning for
the Jones-Hobbs annexation area. There was no public testimony received at the March 21
hearing. On May 2 the second public hearing will be conducted, since City code requires the
City Council to hold two public hearings on zoning for annexation areas.
Attached is a draft ordinance adopting zoning for the Jones-Hobbs area as recommended by the
Planning Commission at their February 27, 1995 hearing. At their hearing, the Commission
considered three alternative zoning designations prepared by staff, which are outlined in the
attached staff report. After considering the public testimony and asking questions of staff, the
Commission is recommending a zoning configuration which most closely resembled Alternative
1 as outlined in the staff report, although this alternative was amended by designated the parcels
at the north end of the annexation area R1-20. The zoning recommended by the Planning
Commission is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Map designation for this area, which is
SF, Single Family Residential.
Planning Department staff will be available at the May 2 hearing to further explain the proposed
for the Jones-Hobbs annexation area and the draft ordinance.
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Attachments
cc: James P. Harris, Planning Director
Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager
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CITY OF KENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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MEMORANDUM
February 27, 1995
TO: KENT MORRILL, CHAIR, AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM: KEVIN O'NEILL, SENIOR PLANNER
SUBJECT: PROPOSED JONES-HOBBS ANNEXATION AREA INITIAL ZONING #AZ-
95-1
Introduction
In October of 1994, the City Council approved the annexation of the area known as the Jones-
Hobbs Annexation Area into the City of Kent. This area, which is approximately 23 acres, is
generally bounded by South 218th Street to the north, South 222nd Street to the south, 92nd
Avenue South to the west, and 100th Avenue South to the east (see attached Vicinity Map). The
subject area is directly adjacent to the Everson Annexation Area, which was annexed to the City
in January of 1994. Zoning for the Everson Annexation Area was approved by the City Council
in September, 1994.
Subsequent to the annexation of the Jones-Hobbs Annexation Area by the City, the entire area
was zoned R1-20 (Single-Family Residential), pursuant to Section 15.03.020(E)(2) of the Kent
Zoning Code. The purpose of this process is to establish initial zoning for the annexation area,
as outlined in Section 15.09.055 of the Zoning Code.
This report will outline background information on the area, including the previous zoning of
the area while it was still located in unincorporated King County. The report will then outline
three alternatives for zoning of the area for the Planning Commission's consideration at the
February 27 hearing.
Existin�Land Uses
The entire annexation area, and the area surrounding it, is characterized by low density single-
family residential development. The majority of parcels both within and adjacent to the
annexation area are larger than one acre, and several of the parcels are larger than four acres.
There are some platted lots located to the north and west of the annexation area, and a'
subdivision is now being constructed to the south of the annexation area on the south side of S.
222nd Street. Garrison Creek Park is located adjacent to the northwest section of the subject
area The attached vicinity map shows parcel lines in the annexation area and in the surrounding
vicinity.
MEMO TO: Kent Morrill, Chair, and Planning Commission Members
SUBJECT: Jones-Hobbs Annexation Area Initial Zoning #AZ-95-1
PAGE 2
Environmental Constraints
The entire annexation area is distinguished by west-facing slopes. For the most part, slopes in
the annexation area range from 10 to 15 percent. However, the northwest portion of the
annexation area is intersected by Garrison Creek, which is surrounded on both sides by slopes
exceeding 75 percent. Garrison Creek is designated as a major creek on the Kent Hazard Area
Development Limitations map, and is designated as a Class II salmonid creek in the Soos Creek
Community Plan. The steep slopes adjacent to the creek are designated as ravines on the Hazard
Area Limitation map, and as Seismic Hazard and Erosion Hazard areas in the Soos Creek
Community Plan. Under the City of Kent zoning code, no impervious surfaces are allowed
within 75 feet from the top of a ravine. This requirement will limit development opportunities
on some of the parcels located within the annexation area.
The parcels within and surrounding the annexation area are heavily vegetated with ground shrubs
and trees, many of which are significant trees, meaning that they have a caliper of 6 inches or
greater. There do not appear to be any wetlands in the vicinity; however, surface water
management will likely be a significant issue for any new development in the area, due to the
slopes and proximity to Garrison Creek.
Previous King Countv Zoning
Prior to being annexed to the City of Kent, and subject area was located within the Soos Creek
Community Planning area in King County. The Soos Creek Community Plan, and
accompanying area zoning, were adopted by the King County Council in 1991.
The previous King County zoning for the subject area was GR-S-P, Growth Reserve, with an
underlying zoning of RS-7200-P. The GR-5 zoning district was an interim zoning district
permitted one unit per five acres until December 31, 1994, at which time the underlying zoning
went into effect. In this case, the underlying zoning is RS-7200 zoning. GR-5 zoning was
applied in the Soos Creek Community Plan to all undeveloped and underdeveloped land located
adjacent to an incorporated city. The RS-7200 zoning district allowed one unit per 7,200 square
feet of land, and is comparable to the R1-7.2 zoning district within the City of Kent. The P-
suffix in the previous King County zoning refers to specific requirements regarding
environmental protection and development standards.
Commehensive Plan and Zoning Analvsis
The subject area is designated as Single Family 1-8 units per acre in the Soos Creek Community
Plan. The Kent Comprehensive Plan designates the subject area as Single Family. The Draft
Comprehensive Plan which is being considered by the City Council designates the area as Single
/Family 1-8 units per acre, which is consistent with the Soos Creek Community Plan
MEMO TO: Kent Morrill, Chair, and Planning Commission Members
SUBJECT: Jones-Hobbs Annexation Area Initial Zoning #AZ-95-1
PAGE 3
designation. The Kent East Hill Subarea Plan designates the area as SF 6, which allows single-
family residential development at densities of four-to-six units per acre. The East Hill Plan also
designates the area along Garrison Creek as Constrained Areas, which are defined as areas
classified as environmentally sensitive due to natural hazards (landslide, seismic, erosion, and
flooding potential) and areas which support unique, fragile or valuable resources.
The property to the west of the subject area, which is located in the City of Kent, is zoned R1-
20 and R1-12. Sites to the west are intersected by Garrison Creek and steep slopes, which is
the reason behind the low density zoning in this area.
Properties to the north, south, and east of the annexation area are located in King County. In
December, 1994, King County adopted a new zoning code to implement the County's
Comprehensive Plan which was prepared to implement the Growth Management Act. The areas
which were previously zoned GR-5 with underlying RS-7200 were changed to R-6. The new
R-6 zoning district allows a base density of six units per acre, and a maximum of nine units per
acre. Therefore, the properties adjacent to the subject area to the north, east, and west are now
zoned R-6.
Zoniniz Alternatives
Three zoning alternatives are presented below for the subject area. All alternatives show the
area being zoned as single-family residential, which is consistent with both the City of Kent
Comprehensive Plan and the Soos Creek Community Plan. The difference between the
alternatives relates to the density of single-family development which would be permitted in the
area. The zoning alternatives are shown on the attached maps.
Alternative 1
This alternative would zone the majority of the subject area as R1-7.2, which is consistent with
the zoning of surrounding properties to the south, east, and north in King County. The three
parcels on the north end of the subject area would be zoned R1-12 since Garrison Creek, and
the associated ravine, intersect all three of these parcels, and minimizes the development
potential of these lots.
Alternative 2 -
The second alternative is similar to the first in that all of the parcels located on South 222nd
Street would be zoned R1-7.2. However, this alternative would designate the northern parcels
as R1-20, since these parcels are constrained, and to be consistent with the City's zoning
designation to the west. The two parcels located south of Garrison Creek Park would be
designated as R1-12, since the northern portions of these parcels are intersected by the ravine,
MEMO TO: Kent Morrill, Chair, and Planning Commission Members
SUBJECT: Jones-Hobbs Annexation Area Initial Zoning #AZ-95-1
PAGE 4
which would limit development potential on these lots. This zoning designation would also be
consistent with the zoning to the west of these parcels.
Alternative 3
The third alternative would result in the least density of the three alternatives. The three parcels
east of Garrison Creek Park would be zoned R1-20, which is similar to Alternative 2. The
parcels on the southern portion of the annexation area would be zoned R1-12. The zoning
proposed under this alternative would be the most consistent with the zoning designations to the
west in the city limits, in that both the R1-20 and R1-12 areas which are located to the west
would be extended into the annexation area.
In summary, Alternative 1 would be the most consistent with the surrounding zoning in King
County, while Alternative 3 would be most consistent with the City of Kent's existing zoning
to the west. Alternative 2 would generally allow higher densities on the parcels with the fewest
environmental constraints, and would to varying degrees restrict development on the parcels
which are affected by the Garrison Creek ravine.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the zoning
designation outlined in Alternative 2 for the Jones-Hobbs Annexation Area.
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cc: James P. Harris, Planning Director
Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager
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February 27, 1995
Discussions followed concerning a possible compromise to the specified number of adult use
sites, and if staff could continue to work on the zoning to lower the number of sites, to perhaps
20.
Commissioner Heineman asked Mr. Lubovich if it would be feasible for the City to put a cap
on the number of adult establishments. Mr. Lubovich responded he didn't think it would work,
as there are no caps on any other types of businesses in the City. Mr. Lubovich said he thought
that area would fall under zoning, but he would research the possibility. He also stated he
wished to go on record as being opposed to leaving the ordinance as it is, and it will lead to
future problems.
Commissioner Stringham said he would agree to changing the ordinance, if he could be assured
that only one or two adult use establishments would be located in Kent. He said the City of
Portland allowed similar zoning to what is proposed for Kent, and there are approximately 150
"nudie" bars for a population of 500,000. He said he did not want to see that happen to Kent.
Discussions followed regarding the Commission's request to review the number of sites, with
the intent to revise the number of sites closer to the allowable minimum, of around twenty sites.
It was reiterated that adult uses could potentially be located anywhere in the City, should the
ordinance remain as written. Another concern that was discussed was that businesses located
near adult use establishments could be devalued.
Commissioner Stringham withdrew his previous motion.
Commissioner Stringham MOVED that adult use zoning #ZCA-95-1 be sent back to staff and
ask that they establish an absolute minimum number of sites that the legal department feels
would stand a court challenge. Commissioner Dozier SECONDED to motion.
Mr. Harris said the motion was too wide open for the staff and a specific number should be
stated in the motion.
Commissioner Maclsaac amended the motion stating a request staff to identify twenty or fewer
adult use sites.
The motion CARRIED. Vote: Yea - Commissioners Dozier, Dahle, Epperly, Pattison,
Stringham, Heineman, Maclsaac. Nay - Chair Morrill, Commissioner Nuss.
JONES/HOBBS ANNEXATION ZONING - #AZ-95-1
Kevin O'Neill, Senior Planner gave a brief history of the Jones/Hobbs annexation area. He said
this area was annexed into the City of Kent in October, 1994, and is currently zoned R1-20, an
interim zoning. The area is generally located at the northwest corner of 222nd and 100 Avenue
SE, with the Everson annexation area adjacent to the west. The critical areas, including a ravine
and Garrison Creek were indicated on the map. Mr. O'Neill said the interim zoning by the
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Planning Commission Minutes
February 27, 1995
- County was GR 5, the Cities equivalent of R1-7.2, before annexation. He said the purpose of
tonight's deliberation is to recommend initial zoning for this area to the City Council.
Mr. O'Neill introduced three maps, each depicting slightly different single family zoning
alternatives. Alternative 1 map proposes the northern parcels as R1-12, the southern parcels as
R1-7.2. He said this is roughly compatible to previous and surrounding King County Zoning.
Alternative 2 map shows the northern two parcels as R1-20. He said these lots are subject to
a 7500 set back from the ravine,- therefore development of this property would be difficult, if
not, impossible. The southwest parcels are recommended R1-12 and the southeast as R1-7.2.
Alternative 3 presents the lowest density, with the northerly parcels R1-20 and the southerly as
R1-12. He said alternative 3 is most compatible to the most recent City of Kent zoning, in
effect, extending the existing zoning boundaries to the east.
Mr. O'Neill said staff recommends alternative 2, which is a mix the surrounding existing
zoning, and allows development of the parcels without environmental constraints.
Commissioner Stringham asked if it would be possible to zone the northern portion of the area
R1-20, and the southern area R1-12, allowing for more development for single family housing
and still protect the environment. Mr. O'Neill said any combination would be feasible.
Chair Morrill opened the public hearing.
Testimony
Wayne Jones, Lakeridge Development, PO Box 146, Renton asked the Planning Commission
to consider a designation of R1-7.2 for parcels Lakeridge purchased for development. He said
he felt the R1-12 and R1-20 designations doesn't protect the environment, and recommended an
R1-7.2 with maintained setbacks for the entire area.
Rick Koopmans, 9708 S 222 St, Kent, WA said he owns 1.3 acres and the zoning alternatives
affect his property dramatically. He said option 2, which zones his land R1-12, would restrict
his development to only two lots. He agreed with Mr. Jones that an R1-7.2 zoning would allow
more versatility to the development of his property. -He also explained that the runoff of the
property flows to the west, away from the creek.
Summarizing the testimony, Mr.O'Neill said alternative 1 would accommodate the second
speaker, and the first speaker wanted the entire area zoned R1-7.2, which is not reflected in any
of the alternatives. He repeated the zoning of the Everson annexation as R1-12.
Suneil Williams, 21819 100 Avenue SE, Kent, WA said he owns the northernmost parcel and
favors alternative 2, and agreed the area should be zoned r1-20. He said he has no objection
to the lower lots having an R1-7.2 zoning designation.
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Chair Morrill closed the public hearing.
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February 27, 1995
Commissioner Stringham MOVED to adopt alternative 1, changing the northern two parcels
from R1-12 to R1-20. Commissioner Nuss SECONDED the motion. The motion CARRIED
unanimously.
Chair Morrill asked Mr. Lubovich if an item could be added to Agenda Items, namely election
of officers. Mr. Lubovich said he could, as this meeting is not a special meeting.
Chair Morrill asked for nominations for Vice Chair of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Dahle NOMINATED Commissioner Nuss, as she was previously elected before
her term expired. Commissioner Heineman SECONDED the nomination.
Commissioner Dozier NOMINATED Commissioner Stringham. Commissioner Epperly
SECONDED the nomination.
Commissioner Stringham was elected as Vice Chair.
ADJOURNMENT
It was MOVED and SECONDED to adjourn the meeting. The motion CARRIED unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. -
Respectfully submitted,
J es P. Harris
ecording Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, relating to land use
and zoning, to implement initial zoning for
approximately 23 acres of land annexed to the
City of Kent and known as the Jones-Hobbs
annexation area .
WHEREAS, the Jones-Hobbs annexation area was officially
annexed to the City of Kent on November 1 , 1994 through Ordinance
number 3193 ; and
WHEREAS, the annexation area is comprised of
approximately 23 acres of land and is located at the northwest
corner of 100th Avenue S .E. and South 222nd Street, and more
particularly described as set forth in the attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
consider initial zoning on February 27, 1995 ; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered various
zoning alternatives and public testimony during its public hearings
and recommended approval of zoning alternative #1 as presented in
the Planning Department ' s staff report dated February 27, 1995 , but
modified to change the zoning of the northern two parcels from Rl-
12 to R1-20 ; and
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan Map designation SF, Single Family Residential ,
in the vicinity of the annexation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held two public hearings on
the recommendation of the Planning Commission: the first hearing
was held on March 21, 1995 and the second hearing was held May 2 ,
1995 ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the recommendation of
the Planning Commission to implement the initial zoning as outlined
in Alternative #1, as amended, attached hereto as Exhibit A; NOW
THEREFORE,
Section 1 . Pursuant to Kent City Code §15 . 09 . 055 and the
laws of the state of Washington, the zoning for the area known as
the Jones-Hobbs annexation area shall consist of approximately
14 . 03 acres zoned R1-7 . 2, 4 . 75 acres zoned as R1-12 , and 4 . 7 acres
zoned as R1-20 , as outlined in Exhibit A.
Section 2 Severability. If any one or more
sections, subsections or sentences of this Chapter are held to be
unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same
shall remain in full force and effect .
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Section 3 Effective Date . This ordinance shall take
and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
JIM WHITE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED day of 1995 .
APPROVED day of 1995 .
PUBLISHED day of 1995 .
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I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance
No . passed by the City Council of the City of Kent ,
Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon
indicated.
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 , 1995
Category Public Hearings
1. SUBJECT: 26TH PLACE SOUTH STREET VACATION STV-95-3
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This public hearing is to consider an
application by Dwane L. Ott to vacate a portion of 26th Place
South, as referenced in Resolution No. 1425, and as shown on
the accompanying map and discussed in the staff report.
3 . EXHIBITS: Staff report, map, application and resolution
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Director
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO ✓ YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS-
OPEN HEARING:
PUBLIC INPUT•
CLOSE HEARING:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Coupcilmember seconds
to approve/ the Manning Department's recom-
mendation of approval ith conditions of an application to
vacate a portion of 26t Place South, as referenced in
Resolution No. 1425, and to rect the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary ordinance o ' receipt of compensation and
retainment of the utility sement.
DISCUSSION: ��
ACTION:
V° Council Agenda
Item No. 2B
CITY OF KENT
CITY OF ��r� PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(206) 859-3390
MEMORANDUM
May 2 , 1995
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MAYOR JIM WHITE AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JAMES P . HARRIS, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON AN APPLICATION TO
VACATE A PORTION OF 26TH PLACE SOUTH.
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE with conditions
I . Name of Applicant
Dwane L. Ott
24805 Pacific Highway South
Kent, WA 98032
II . Reason for Requesting Vacation
The applicant states, "This property which we seek to vacate
has never been used for its original intent (Interurban Ave .
or 26th Place) . It is overgrown with brush and had been used
for an illegal dump site . We wish to have it vacated so we
can add additional property to our lots described below and
also aid the City of Kent Parks Dept . in their desire to
provide a walking path for their already established acreage .
III . Staff Recommendation
After reviewing comments from the following departments and
agencies :
Public Works
Fire
Police
Parks
Washington Natural Gas
METRO
Puget Power
and conducting our own review, the Planning Department
recommends that the request to vacate a portion of 26th Place
South as mentioned in Resolution 1425 and shown on the
accompanying map, be APPROVED with the following conditions :
1 . The City shall retain utility easements over, upon and
under the property to be vacated along with rights to
grant such utility easements to other public and/or
private utility companies .
2 . The City shall be compensated for said vacated property
at one-half the current fair market value thereof as
allowed by State law.
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Sufficient proof, copy of deed contract etc. supported by King County
Tax Rolls shall be submitted for verification of signatures. Without
these a "CURRENT" title report shall be required. When Corporations ,
Partnerships etc. are being signed for, then proof of individual's
authority to sign for same shall also be submitted.
Attach a color coded map of a scale of not less than 1" = 200' of the area
sought for vacation. (NOTE) f•iap must correspond with legal description.
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RESOLUTION NO. I�a
A RESOLUTION of the City of Kent, Washington,regarding
the vacation of a portion of 26th Place South, a dedicated but
unopened street, lying west of Pacific Highway in the City of Kent,
and setting the public hearing on the proposed street vacation for May
2, 1995.
WHEREAS, a petition has been filed by various property owners to vacate a portion
of 26th Place South, a dedicated but unopened street, lying west of Pacific Highway in the City of
Kent, King County, Washington; and
WHEREAS, these property owners own at least two-thirds of the property abutting that
portion of 26th Place South that is now being sought to be vacated; and
WHEREAS, the petition is in all respects proper. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,WASHINGTON DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A public hearing on the street vacation petition requesting the vacation
of a portion of 26th Place South shall be held at a regular meeting of the Kent City Council at 7:00
p.m.,Tuesday,May 2, 1995, in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 220 4th Avenue South,
Kent, Washington, 98032.
Section 2. The City Clerk shall give proper notice of the hearing and cause the notice
to be posted as provided by law.
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Section 3. The Planning director shall obtain the necessary approval or rejection or
other information from the Public Works Department and other appropriate departments and shall
transmit information to the Council so that the Council may consider the matter at its regularly
scheduled meeting on May 2, 1995.
TA� Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington this
` day of , 1995.
Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this day of 1995.
JI WHITE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
4BRENDA JACO ER, ITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RO R A. LUBOVICH, CITY AT
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Z Resolution No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the day of�{ , 1995.
STVACN#8.res BRENDA JAC ER, ITY CLERK
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 , 1995
Category Public Hearings
1. SUBJECT: DRAINAGE UTILITY FINANCIAL PLAN AND REVENUE
PROGRAM - ORDINANCE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This date has been set for continuance
of the Public Hearing on the Drainage Utility Proposed Six Year
Capital Improvement Program and subsequent rate increases. The
Public Works Director will give a brief update. The Public
Works Committee has reviewed this issue and recommends
adoption.
3 . EXHIBITS: Resolution, ordinance, Public Works memorandum and
Public Works Committee minutes
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (3-0)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCALJPERSONNEL IMPACT: NO ✓ YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
OPEN HEARING:
PUBLIC INPUT:
CLOSE HEARING:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
U Councilmember W6_,vvr1 moves, Councilmember seconds
to adopt Resolution No. 1- 2- adopting the Six Year C. I.P.
for the Drainage Utility; authorizing and approving the imple-
mentation, financing and establishment of the budgets for the
first second and third year's program and authorizing the sale
of either councilmanic or storm drainage revenue bonds.
Councilmember moves, Councilmember ��(�� seconds
/(7j) to adopt Ordinance No. ��/ changing the rate charged by the
// City for its storm and surface water utility.
DISCUSSION:
ACTION: 4�
Council Agenda
Item No. 2C
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City of Kent,
Washington, adopting a six year Capital
Improvement Plan for the City' s drainage
utility, establishing budgets and authorizing
the sale of either councilmanic or storm
drainage revenue bonds .
WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a comprehensive
program for the City' s drainage utility by establishing rate
modifications and a new Capital Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, a budget for the Capital Improvement Plan must
be established to incorporate the drainage utility program; and
WHEREAS, incorporated into the drainage utility program
are rate modifications to the storm and surface water utility;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS :
Section 1 . In order to implement a comprehensive
drainage utility and Capital Improvement Program for storm drain
improvements, the following actions are hereby approved and
authorized:
A. Adoption of a six year Capital Improvement Plan
for the drainage utility set forth in Exhibit A, and incorporated
by this reference .
B . Adoption of the first, second, and third years '
capital improvements and the budgets established for the same, as
set forth in Exhibit A.
C. Approve pre-funding the Garrison Creek Project in
1995 ;
D. Adoption of an ordinance modifying drainage
utility rates and adjusting the budget to reflect the same .
E. Authorization for the Finance Manager to establish
interim financing as needed for the first, second, and third
years ' improvements .
F. Authorization for the Finance Manager to proceed
with a program for sale of either councilmanic or storm drainage
revenue bonds .
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington this day of 1995 .
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Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this
day of 1995 .
JIM WHITE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
I hereby certify .that this is a true and correct copy
of Resolution No. passed by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, the day of 1995 .
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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Table 3. 1
1995 2000 Capital improvement Program
Storm Capital Projects
Description 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Total
Mill Creek (Auburn) & 100 120 120 340
Mullen Slough Flood
Control Improvement
Valley Detention 9,453 2,830 12,263
Mill Creek Flood & 1,500 1 ,500
Erosion Control
Garrison Creek Flood 570 570 1,140
& Erosion Facilities
Horseshoe Acre Storm 280 280
Pump Station
Miscellaneous Drainage 150 378 393 409 425 442 2,197
Improvement
Drainage Improvements in 265 1,365 418 507 2,555
Concert with Road Improvements
3rd Avenue Storm Trunk, 280 280
Stream Restoration & 47 47
Streamside Tree Planting
Storm Drainage Outfall 2,604 2,229 4,833
Treatment Facilities
Total 250 9,951 5,678 5,555 3,072 949 25,455
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ORDINANCE NO .
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, relating to the storm and surface
water utility, changing the rate charged by
the City storm and surface water utility to
its customers for service, amending Kent City
Code (KCC) 7 . 05 . 090 (previously enacted as
Sections 7 . 20 . 010, . 030 , . 160 and . 210) .
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
Section 1 . K. C. C. 7 . 05 . 090 is amended to read as
follows :
Sec . 7 . 05 . 090 . System of charges .
A. There is hereby imposed a system of charges on
each parcel of real property within the city served by or to
which is available for service the storm and surface water
utility established by this chapter. The charges are found to be
reasonable and necessary to fund administration, planning,
design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair,
improvement , and replacement of all existing and future storm and
surface water facilities, including the accumulation of reserves
and the retirement of any associated debt .
B . The following charges are hereby established for
all parcels of real property in the city:
1 . Residential parcels: Effective Apli! January
1 , 199- 6 , the single-family residential charge rate shall be tyre
one dollars and eighty-two cents T$2- 2 ri 1 . 82 per
month for each parcel having one (1) residential dwelling plus
the basin-specific charge of subsection B .4 . below. Effective
January 1, 199,&7, the single-family residential rate shall change
to two dollars and s- -s nineteen cents ($2 .66) ($2 . 19) per
month for each parcel having one residential dwelling plus the
basin specific charge of KCC 7 . 05 . 090 (B) (4) . Effective January
1 1998 the single-family residential rate shall chance to two
dollars and fortes four cents ($2 44) per month for each parcel
having one residential dwelling plus the basin specific charge of
KCC 7 05 . 090 (B) (4) .
2 . Agricultural and undeveloped parcels:
Agricultural parcels shall be charged the monthly residential
parcel rate . Undeveloped parcels shall not be charged.
3 . Other parcels:
a. The charge for all other parcels except
residential parcels, agricultural parcels and undeveloped parcels
shall be based upon:
(1) The total amount of impervious
surface as expressed in equivalent surface units (an equivalent
service unit has been determined to be two thousand five hundred
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(2 , 500) square feet of impervious surface or any fraction
thereof) ; and
(2) The percentage of impervious
surface area on each parcel .
b. The charge for all such parcels shall be
computed:
(1) By multiplying the total number of
ESU' s on each by the appropriate parcel impervious multiplier;
and
(2) Multiplying the results by the sum
of the single-family residential rate and the appropriate basin-
specific charge .
C . Impervious multipliers are hereby
established:
(1) Percentage of Impervious
impervious area multiplier
per parcel
(impervious
surface/total
surface x 100)
1 to 40 1
41 to 60 1 . 2
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61 to 80 1 .4
81 to 100 1 . 6
(2) Impervious multipliers correlate
the hydraulic impact of a parcel to its percentage of impervious
surface per parcel . The multiplier for the average single-family
residence is established as one (1) . The multiplier linearly
increases as the percentage of impervious area increases . The
final category has a multiplier of one and six-tenths (1 . 6) which
reflects the hydraulic impact on the drainage system compared to
that impact of the average single-family residence .
4 . Basin-specific charges: The city shall have
all lawful power and authority to fix, alter, regulate and
control charges within specific basins and subbasins . The purpose
of the power and authority granted in this section is to provide
for charging parcels of one (1) basin or subbasin for
improvements, studies or extraordinary maintenance which
specifically and solely benefit the property owners within that
basin or subbasin. The basin-specific charges are denoted in the
following tables and shall become effective on the dates
indicated on the tables :
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Charge in
dollars per
ESU per
month
Basin
Effective date Effective date Effective date
Ap-r-� January 1, 19936 January 1, 199-67 January 1, 1998
Westside
p 9 . 99 0 . 07 6:-0G 0 . 09 0 . 09
K, L,M, D, E, F, P&N 0 . 94 0 . 08 9 . 9� 0 . 13 0 . 13
Eastside
Mill Creek
Upper (G) 4-!�7 3 . 11 4 . 89 4 . 11 4 . 07
Lower (A) 4 . 93 3 . 26 S-9�7 4 . 29 4 . 81
Valley Det . (Q) 2 . 69 3 . 26 2 .S8- 4 . 29 4 . 81
Garrison Creek
Lower (B) 4 . 99 1 . 21 i . 99 1 . 74 2 . 02
Upper (J & I) 1 . 83 1 . 06 1 . 82 1 . 56 1 . 85
Direct (C) 1 . 12 0 . 42 1-13 0 . 47 2 . 12
Soos Creek (H) 0 . 07 0 . 09 0 . 09
All Gth 4-4
[The boundaries of these basins and subbasins are generally
indicated on Attachment "A" . ] The boundaries of the basins and
subbasins are generally defined and on file in the city clerk' s
office . The detailed definitions of these basins and subbasins
are reflected on maps filed in the engineering division of the
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public works department, which are available to the public for
review and/or copying during normal business hours .
5 . Water quality charges:
a. The city hereby authorizes and declares
its intent to establish, within two (2) years of the adoption of
this chapter, a water quality charge which may be added to any or
all of the above rates . The purposes of such a charge will be to
finance monitoring, testing, treatment and control of pollutant
discharges into the storm and surface water system, including the
exercise of all lawful enforcement powers of the city. A plan for
developing such charges, and a schedule and budget for this
project shall be submitted to the city council for review and
approval within ninety (90) days of adoption of this chapter . A
system of water pollution charges for storm and surface water
run-off from all parcels of real property in the city shall be
developed within two (2) years .
b. Such charges should be based upon
appropriate indices of pollutant discharges which approximate
each parcel ' s contribution to the problem of water quality within
storm and surface water facilities including all receiving
waters .
6 . Undeveloped parcels shall be subject to all
charges established under this section upon development of a
parcel . Development shall be determined by the date of issuance
of a building permit or any other permit for development purposes
or as otherwise established by the director of public works .
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Section 2 . Severability. The provisions of this
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ordinance are declared to be separate and severable . The
invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not
affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the
validity of its application to other persons or circumstances .
Section 3 . Effective Date. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its
passage, approval and publication as provided by law. The rates
authorized by this ordinance shall become effective on the dates
noted herein.
JIM WHITE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED the day of 1995 .
APPROVED the day of 1995 .
PUBLISHED the day of , 1995 .
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
of Ordinance No . passed by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City
of Kent as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
April 27, 1995
TO: Mayor & City C�ouunc I
FROM: Don Wickstrom;
RE: Drainage Utility CIP & Rate Proposal
Since the first Hearing the original proposal has changed significantly to
accommodate the concerns of the business community. A summary of these
changes are reflected below.
A. No rate increase for '95.
B. Reshuffled the Capital Improvement Program to try to balance it over the
first three years starting in '96 subject however to the financial constraints
of the Valley Detention project.
C. Equalize the rates between ULID 306 (0) Mill Creek Basin and of Mill Creek
Lower (A) Basin. Since no ULID is proposed, rates need to be the same.
D. Re-reviewed unencumbered funds balance resulting in increasing 1st years'
cash contribution from $931 ,000 to $2,378,000.
E. Assumed Councilmanic Bond issue versus Revenue Bond issue thus
lowering revenue generation needs due to less debt coverage requirement.
F. First rate increase effective January 1 , 1996 with consecutive increases on
January 1 , 1997 and January 1, 1998.
G. Proposed to prefund in '95 the Garrison Creek Detention project from the
available cash in order to eliminate any downstream flooding potential
brought on by the previous installation of the trunk system through the
Benson Shopping Center. The rate impact associated with this improvement
however would not incur until January of '97 and January '98 as originally
scheduled in C.I.P.
Results are that the revised rates are significantly less than those originally
presented. In fact the '98 rates of this proposal approximate the '95 rates of the
original proposal. Generally speaking, the revised '96 rate increase ranges from
1 % to 13%. The revised '97 increase ranges from 21 % to 30% and the revised
'98 increase ranges from 3% to 14%. The exception to the above are Mill Creek
ULID #306 (Q) Basin for '96 and Direct (C) Basin for '98. While Basin Q's
increase for '96 is significant, it is more than offset by the fact that a ULID
assessment originally proposed for this Basin per the Valley Detention project, will
not be levied. In the case of Basin C, the significant increase in 1998 relates to
the reshuffling of the improvements therein to 1998.
This proposal was acceptable to the businesses involved in the discussions and is
recommended by the Public Works Committee to the Council for adoption.
I would point out that there was error in one of the Tables contained in the packet
(Table 8-7 which reflected the net rate increase per the various 3 years). The '98
net increase was wrong and has been corrected in this packet. While this Table
reflected an incorrect change for '98, the actual '98 rates noted elsewhere and
used to calculate all the comparison calculation contained in said packet and/or
expressed to individuals and businesses, was correct. As such, this error should
not be a problem.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
APRIL 10, 1995
PRESENT: Paul Mann Gary Gill
Tim Clark Paul Scott
Leona Orr John Hillman
Don Wickstrom Barbara Ivanov - Chamber
Tom Brubaker Business Community Representatives
ABSENT: Jim Bennett
Drainage Utility Rate Increase
As requested by Committee at the March 27th meeting, Wickstrom presented a historical
summary of the revenue and expenses including capital improvements of the Drainage
Utility since its formation in 1985. Mann then opened the meeting for discussion. In
response to Tim Clark, Wickstrom explained the need for the recently constructed decant
stations. In response to Clark's question on the issuance of the Corps of Engineer's
permit, Wickstrom stated that we haven't as yet received the permit. He said we are
waiting for the written response from Fisheries to the Corps saying everything is o.k. with
Fisheries. We have received a verbal o. k. and now it is a matter of staff (Fisheries)
writing a letter to the Corps and that clears all the Corps agencies. Assuming the Corps
will then issue the permit, we will have three years from that date to complete our project.
In response to Clark's question regarding issuance of the contracts, Wickstrom explained
that we will be issuing the first year's project, that being the Valley Detention project. We
would be issuing one contract to do all the earthwork and construction followed by issuing
a landscaping contract the second year.
George Thompson from Heath Tecna expressed his appreciation on receiving the history
of the drainage utility for the last ten years. In response to Thompson's question on bond
sales, Wickstrom explained that in '98 we would be looking at the '99 program and
reviewing at our cash position to determine if we could implement the program without
selling bonds. The entire scenario of this 6 Year Program is partly cash and partly bonds.
At the end of the '98 program we would be re-evaluating and looking at '99 and 2000 to
determine if we had enough cash to finance that program.
Michel Gadbois from Flow International asked if we had other future capitalization projects
planned, necessary to keep the valley dry. Wickstrom explained that after we get thru the
'98 program the projects will be more water quality related. These are part of the Regional
6 Year Capital Improvement Program.
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Barbara Ivanov from the Chamber extended her appreciation on receiving the complete
history of the Drainage Utility.
Committee unanimously recommended adopting the 6 Year C.I.P. for the Drainage Utility;
authorizing and approving the implementation, financing and establishment of the budgets
for the '95 (revised from adopted budget including pre-funding Garrison Creek project),
'96, '97, and '98 year's program thereof; authorizing the sale of Councilmanic or Storm
Drainage Revenue Bonds and , adopting the revised proposed '96, '97 and '98 Drainage
Utility Rates.
Meeting adjourned: 4:50 p.m.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
April 10, 1995
TO: Public Works Committee
FROM: Don Wickstromuu
RE: Drainage Utility Rate Increase
If you recall, action on this item was deferred to this meeting in order to allow time
for the Public Works Department to prepare a historical summary of the revenue
and expenses, including capital improvements of the utility since its formation, as
requested by the Chamber. This summary is included herein and was faxed earlier .
to the interested parties. Also included herein is the packet from the last meeting
containing the Committee Action (duplicated below) being sought.
Further enclosed is a listing of the more significant elements of the drainage
system for which the City is responsible for the day to day operation and
maintenance thereof. The present value of said system, were it to be built today,
is estimated at $100,000,000.
ACTION: Committee recommends adopting the 6 Year C.I.P. for the Drainage
Utility; authorizing and approving the implementation, financing and
establishment of the budgets for the '95 (revised from adopted
budget including pre-funding Garrison Creek project), '96, '97 and '98
year's program thereof; authorizing the sale of Councilmanic or Storm
Drainage Revenue Bonds and, adopting the revised proposed '96, '97
and '98 Drainage Utility Rates.
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Green River Levee Reconstruction 328,000
At 212th
Green River Levee Reconstruction 300,000
At Meeker. Street and emergency repair at Boeing north of 212th
Green River Levee Improvement 500,000
From West Valley Highway to Russell Road with spot improvements
between Russell Road and Meeker, and north of Meeker
Lake Fenwick 603,000
Water quality improvements
212th/42nd Avenue Improvements 178,000
Johnson Creek Culvert crossing replacement
212th Street Storm Drainage System Modifications 40,000
West of Frager Road
East Valley Highway Improvement (192nd - 180th) 785,000
Box culvert at Spring Brook and a storm trunk system within roadway
Maintenance Equipment 250,000
Vactor Truck and Backhoe
Meeker Street Improvement (Green River Bridge - West Valley Highway) 894,000
Storm trunk system within roadway and 61st Avenue channel
improvement to James Street
Valley Detention and Trunk System 6,590,000
282 acres .of property acquisition for detention facility and 22
acres of property acquisition for channel right of way, including
various environmental and engineering studies, final design work
and miscellaneous channel construction work
Lower Garrison Creek Detention Facility 485,000
25 acres of property acquisition
Upper Garrison South Branch Detention Facility 195,000
10 acres of property acquisition
Garrison Creek East Branch Detention Basin Project 252,000
1/3 participation with State
5th Avenue Storm Drainage Improvements (Gowe to Saar) 110,000
Titus Street Storm Drainage Improvements (4th Avenue to 1st Avenue) 110,000
Central Avenue Storm Drainage Trunk Line (James to Gowe) 899,000
Smith Street Improvement (Railroad Avenue to Jason) 139,000
Storm trunk extension within roadway
Central Avenue Street Improvement (Meeker to Titus) 75,000
Storm trunk extension south of Gowe Street and Gowe Street Storm work
Kensington Drainage Improvement 30,000
South of Reiten Road and south of Chicago
Drainage Improvements (Russell Street/Railroad Avenue) 15,000
Canyon Storm Drainage Outfall Improvement 88,000
Morton Street if extended easterly of Central Avenue
North Park Area Storm Drainage System 44,000
3rd Avenue (South of Willis Street) Storm Detention and Trunk 1,200,000
System Improvements
Acquisition of 2.5 acres for detention site complete with
balance of project in the design stage
Mill Creek Culvert Crossing and Trunk Line 100,000
Crossing Smith through the Senior Center
Saar Street Storm Drainage Line 55,000
3rd Avenue to 2nd Avenue
Upper Mill Creek Detention Basin Expansion 765,000
and Property Acquisition
James Street Improvement (108th to 116th Avenue) 240,000
Storm trunk system within roadway
..Upper Garrison Trunk System Improvements (Benson Shopping Center) 1,100,000
Mill Creek Flood and Errosion Control Improvements 1,000,000
In design phase
94th Avenue Storm Drainage Trunk Line 90,000
Canyon Drive Improvements (Jason to Weiland) 150,000
Storm drainage system within roadway
Maple Street Trunk Line, Reiten Road Trunk Line, 100,000
Walnut Street Trunk Line
Horshoe Acres Storm Water Pump Station Improvements 100,000
Cambridge East Storm Drainage Outfall Reconstruction 300,000
Reith Road Improvement (38th Avenue to 254th Street) 14,000
Culvert crossing rebuild
Mill Creek (Auburn) Drainage Studies 275,000
Midway Creek Storm Drainage Outfall Project 150,000
5 Decant Stations 75,000
.242nd and 98th Avenue Drainage Improvements 20,000
Water Quality Sampling Station 104,000
Streamside Restoration/Tree Planting 73,000
Water Quality Program 169,000
Dam Safety Program 15,000
Spoils Disposal Facility 100,000
218th Storm Drainage Improvement (East of East Valley Highway) 167,000
Total Capital Projects 19,272,000
Less: Grant Income, City Funds, LID's and Other Income 4,537,000
Total Funded From Operations and Revenue Bonds 14,735,000
City of Kent Storm Sewer System Statistics 4/5/95
Closed Pipe/Box 126 Miles
Catch Basins 4,503
Manholes 1 ,153
Type II Catchbasins 933
Detention Ponds 38
Open Ditch 36 Miles
Pumping Stations 2
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DEPARTI\El\'T OF PUBLIC WORKS
March 33, 1995
TO: Public Works Committee
FROM: Don Wickstrom
RE: Drainage Utility Rate Increase
The attached packet reflects our revised proposal for subject rates. In developing same, the following
elements were a part thereof.
A. No rate increase for '95.
B. Reshuffled the Capital Improvement Program to try to balance it over the first three
years starting in '96 subject however to the financial constraints of the Valley
Detention project
C. Equalize the rates between ULID 306 (Q)Mill Creek Basin and of Mill Creek Lower
(A) Basin. Since no ULID is proposed, rates need to be the same.
D. Re-reviewed unencumbered funds balance resulting in increasing 1st years' cash
contribution from $931,000 to $2 379,000.
E. Assumed Councilmaric Bond issue versus Revenue Bond issue thus lowering revenue
generation needs due to less debt coverage requirement.
F. First rate increase effective January 1, 1996 with consecutive increases on January 1,
1997 and January 1, 1998.
G. Proposed to prefund in '95 the Garrison Creek Detention project from the available
cash in order to eliminate any downstream flooding potential brought on by the
previous installation of the trunk system through the Benson Shopping Center. The
rate impact associated with this improvement however would not incur until January
of '97 and January '98 as originally scheduled in C.I.P.
Resulting outcome is that the revised rates are significantly less than those originally presented. In
fact the '98 rates of this proposal approximate the '95 rates of the original proposal. Generally
speaking, the revised '96 rate increase ranges from 1% to 13%. The revised '97 increase ranges from
21% to 30% and the revised '98 increase ranges from 3% to 14%. The exception to the above are
Mill Creek ULID 4306 (Q) Basin for '96 and Direct (C) Basin for '98. While Basin Q's increase for
'96 is significant, it is more than offset by the fact that a ULID assessment originally proposed for
this Basin per the Valley Detention project, will not be levied. In the case of Basin C, the significant
increase in 1998 relates to the reshuffling of the improvements therein to 1998.
The Public Works Department thus recommends the adoption of the revised C.I.P and rate proposal.
ACTION: Committee recommends adopting the 6 -Year C.I.P. for the Drainage Utility;
authorizing and approving the implementation, financing and establishment of the
budgets for the '95 (revised from adopted budget including pre-funding Garrison
Creek project), '96, '97 and '98 year's program thereof; authorizing the sale of
Councilmanic or Storm Drainage Revenue Bonds and, adopting the revised proposed
'96, '97, and '98 Drainage Utility Rates.
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Table 3. 1
1995 - 2000 Capital Improvement Program
Storm Capital Projects
Description 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Total
Mill Creek (Auburn) & 100 120 120 340
Mullen Slough Flood
Control Improvement
Valley Detention 9,453 2,830 12,263
Mill Creek Flood & 1,500 1,500
Erosion Control
Garrison Creek Flood 570 570 1,140
& Erosion Facilities
Horseshoe Acre Storm 280 280
Pump Station
Miscellaneous Drainage 150 378 393 409 425 442 2,197
Improvement
Drainage Improvements in 265 1,365 418 507 2,555
Concert with Road Improvements
3rd Avenue Storm Trunk 280 280
Stream Restoration & 47 47
Streamside Tree Planting
Storm Drainage Outfall 2,604 2,229 4,833
Treatment Facilities
Total 250 9,951 5,678 5,555 3,072 949 25,455
Comparison of 1st Year Rate Scenarios
Existing Original Revised
Basin Rate Proposal Proposal
Westside:
Basin 0 1.75 2.24 1.89
Mill Creek (Auburn) ,
Johnson Creek, Midway
Creek & Mullen Slough
(K,L,M,D,E,F,P & N) 1.76 2.27 1.90
Eastside:
Mill Creek
Upper (G) 4.38 7.01 4.93
Lower (A) 4.51 7.17 5.08
ULID 306 (Q) 2.23 4.93 5.08
Garrison Creek
Lower (B) 2.98 4.23 3.03
Upper (J&I) 2.84 4.07 2.88
Direct (C) 2.11 3.36 2.24
Soos Creek (H) 1.75 2.24 1.89
Comparison of 2nd Year Rate Scenarios
Original Revised
Basin Proposal Proposal
Westside:
Basin 0 2.66 2.28
Mill Creek (Auburn) ,
Johnson Creek, Midway
Creek & Mullen Slough
(K,L,M,D,E,F,P & N) 2.70 2.32
Eastside:
Mill Creek
Upper (G) 7.81 6.30
Lower (A) 7.99 6.48
ULID 306 (Q) 5.75 6.48
Garrison Creek
Lower (B) 4.65 3.93
Upper (J&I) 4.48 3.75
Direct (C) 3.79 2.66
Soos Creek (H) 2.66 2.28
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Comparison of 3rd Year Rate Scenarios
Original Revised
Basin Proposal Proposal
Westside:
Basin 0 2.76 2.53
Mill Creek (Auburn) ,
Johnson Creek, Midway
Creek & Mullen Slough
(K,L,M,D,E,F,P & N) 2.82 2.57
Eastside:
Mill Creek
Upper (G) 8.15 6.51
Lower (A) 8.49 7.25
ULID 306 (Q) 5.84 7.25
Garrison Creek
Lower (B) 4.75 4.46
Upper (J&I) 4.56 4.29
Direct (C) 4.47 4.56
Soos Creek (H) 2.76 2.53
Table 8.7
Proposed Service Rate Increase 1996, 1997 & 1998
1996 1997 1998
Basin Increase Increase Increase
Westside:
Basin 0 0 .14 0.39 -9.19 0.25
Mill Creek (Auburn) ,
Johnson Creek, Midway
Creek & Mullen Slough
K,L,M,D,E,F,P & N 0.14 0.42 -e.11 0.25
Eastside:
Mill Creek
Upper (G) 0.55 1.37 -0.85- 0.21
Lower (A) 0.57 1.40 -6.28 0.77
ULID 306 (Q) 2.85 1.40 -0.2B 0.77
Garrison Creek
Lower (B) ' 0.05 0.90 -0-09- 0.55
Upper (J&I) 0.04 0.87 -6.09 0.54
Direct (C) 0.13 0.42 -0.32- 1.90
Soos Creek (H) 0.14 0.39 -G.19 0,25
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SERVICE AREA
Boeing - Comparison of 1st Year Rate Scenarios
Existing Original Revised
ESU's Rate Proposal Proposal
Basin A 4,341.93 19,582.10 31.131.64 22,057.00
Basin B 174.54 520.13 738.30 528.86
Total/Month 20,102 31,870 22,586
Total/Year 241,227 382,439 271,030
Boeing Comparison of 2nd Year Rate Scenarios
Original Revised
ESU's Proposal Proposal
Basin A 4,341.93 34,692.02 28,135.71
Basin B 174.54 811.61 685.94
Total/Month 35,504 28,822
Total/Year 426,044 345,860
Boeing - Comparison of 3rd Year Rate Scenarios
Original Revised
ESU's Proposal Proposal
Basin A 4,341.93 36,862.99 31,478.99
Basin B 174.54 829.07 778.45
Total/Month 37,692 32,257
Total/Year 452,305 387,089
Heath Techna - Comparison of 1st Year Rate Scenarios
Existing Original Revised
ESU's Rate Proposal Proposal
Basin A 35.62 160.65 255.40 180.95
Basin B 494.64 1,474.03 2,092.33 1,498.76
Total/Month 1,635 2,348 1,680
Total/Year 19,616 28,173 20, 157
Heath Techna Comparison of 2nd Year Rate Scenarios
Original Revised
ESU's Proposal Proposal
Basin A 35.62 284.60 230.82
Basin B 494.64 2,300.08 1,943.94
Total/Month 2,585 2,175
Total/Year 31,016 26,097
Heath Techna Comparison of 3rd Year Rate Scenarios
Original Revised
ESU's Proposal Proposal
Basin A 35.62 302.41 258.25
Basin B 494.64 2,349.54 2,206.09
Total/Month 2,652 2,464
Total/Year 31,823 29,572
Kent Schools - Comparison of 1st Year Rate Scenarios
Existing Original Revised
ESU' s Rate Proposal Proposal
Basin A 170.87 770.62 1,225.14 868.02
Basin G 238.08 1,042.79 1,668.94 1.173.73
Basin I 100.99 286.81 411.03 290.85
Basin J 55.91 158.78 227.55 161.02
Basin Q 130.75 291,57 644.60 664.21
Total/Month 2,551 4,177 3,158
Total /Year 30,607 50,127 37,894
Kent Schools Comparison of 2nd Year Rate Scenarios
Original Revised
ESU's Proposal Proposal
Basin A 170.87 1,365.25 1,107.24
Basin G 238.08 1,859.40 1,499.90
Basin I 100.99 452.44 378.71
Basin J 55.91 250.48 209.66
Basin Q 130.75 751.81 847.26
Total/Month 4,679 4,043
Total/Year 56,153 48,513
Kent Schools Comparison of 3rd Year Rate Scenarios
Original Revised
ESU's Proposal Proposal
Basin A 170.87 1,450.69 1,238.81
Basin G 238.08 1,940.35 1,549.90
Basin I 100.99 460.51 433.25
Basin J 55.91 254.95 239.85
Basin Q 130.75 763.58 947.94
Total/Month 4,870 4,410
Total /Year 58,441 52,917
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CONSENT CALENDAR
3 . City Council Action:
Councilmember 1AI) moves, Councilmember
seconds that Consent Calendar Items A through -1 be pproved.
Discussion
Action
3A. Approval of Minutes.
Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of
April 18, 1995.
3B. Approval of Bills.
Approval of payment of the bills received through April 14
and paid on April 14, 1995 after auditing by the Operations
Committee on April 26, 1995.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/1/95-4/14/95 153929-154404 $1,470,419. 63
Approval of checks issued for payroll for April 1 through
April 15, 1995 and paid on April 20, 1995.
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/20/95 Checks 202485-202807 $ 262 , 533 . 10
Advices 23569-23949 $ 493 , 587. 37
$ 756, 120. 47
Council Agenda
Item No. 3 A-B
Kent, Washington
April 18, 1995
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7 : 00 p.m. at Totem Junior High School by Mayor White. Present:
Councilmembers Clark, Houser, Johnson, Mann, Orr and Woods, City
Attorney Lubovich, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director
Wickstrom and Police Chief Crawford. Councilmember Bennett was
excused from the meeting. Approximately 70 people were at the
meeting.
PUBLIC National D.A.R.E. Day. Mayor White read a pro-
COMMUNICATIONS clamation noting that Kent students ranging from
kindergarten through sixth grade participate in
the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program, and
proclaiming April 20, 1995 as National D.A.R.E.
Day. He encouraged all citizens to participate in
D.A.R.E. activities, making a visible statement
that we are strongly committed to a drug-free
community. The proclamation was presented to
Police Officer Steve Holt.
Volunteer Week. The Mayor noted that the City has
volunteers working in numerous departments and
offices, as well as serving as members of various
boards, commissions and committees, and proclaimed
April 24-28, 1995, as Volunteer Week in the City
of Kent. He urged all citizens to acknowledge the
contributions of these valued volunteers. The
proclamation was presented to the City Clerk.
Youth Program Briefing. Lori Hogan, representing
Parks Director John Hodgson, thanked the Mayor and
Council for their support for youth and teen pro-
grams. She noted that current projects include
apartment based recreation, teen leadership camp,
a mobile unit with recreation equipment, outdoor
and environmental programs, a pilot scholarship
program, possible late night recreation, before
and after school programs, job readiness work-
shops, summer youth employment, and Project
Lighthouse. She added that they are looking
forward to expanding the Lighthouse to West Hill,
possibly at Totem Junior High. Hogan stated that
the city's Youth Committee developed the "We Value
Youth" concept, among other projects. She noted
that the Art Reclamation Program at Glenn Nelson
Park will be started right away. Mayor White
added that a park will be built on Military Road
on a site which the City of Seattle had considered
using for a water tank. He explained that the
City has recently purchased the site and will work
with the neighborhood to develop a park.
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April 18, 1995
PUBLIC Comprehensive Plan. Dale McLerran, 14520 28th NE,
COMMUNICATIONS Seattle, asked the Council to examine the zoning
that was recommended unanimously by the Planning
Commission and modified as an addendum at the last
Planning Committee meeting.
Phil Van Eynde, 8726 126th Avenue NE, Kirkland,
asked to address the Council regarding Addendum A
to the Comprehensive Plan as it had been recom-
mended by the Planning Commission. He read a
letter regarding the rezoning efforts of the
owners of properties located at 10605, 10707 ,
10717, 10723 and 10805 S.E. 248th Street which
stated that Councilmember Orr put forth a last
moment attempt to change the Comprehensive Plan to
suit her personal agenda and that denying the
property owners the density that their neighbors
have been granted is a classic example of bureau-
cratic confiscation of property and property
rights. The letter also stated that Councilmember
Orr did not attend any of the Planning Commission
meetings, and that she attempted to "slip one in".
The letter requested that the Council reconsider
the rezone of these properties. WOODS MOVED to
make Van Eynde's letter a part of the public
record. Mann seconded and the motion carried.
Woods suggested that comments on the Comprehensive
Plan be made when that issue is being considered
later in the meeting.
Woods then said that Van Eynde's letter is a
blatant personal attack on Councilmember Orr. She
noted that it is not the role of a Councilmember
to participate in Planning Commission hearings,
and she explained that the Planning Commission
holds public hearings, processes the information,
and makes a recommendation to the City Council.
She reiterated that it would have been wrong for
Councilmember Orr to attend the Planning Commis-
sion meetings and that she should not be faulted
for not being there. Woods pointed out that there
is an almost immediate opportunity to refine the
Comprehensive Plan.
Orr thanked Dr. Woods for her comments and noted
that although the property owners have said they
are surrounded by multi-family with no potential
for single-family, there are in fact at least
three single-family homes being built adjacent to
one of the properties.
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April 18, 1995
COMPREHENSIVE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
PLAN Rent Comprehensive Plan CPA-94-1 The Planning
Committee has recommended adoption of the proposed
Kent Comprehensive Plan. Adoption of the Plan
culminates a three-year process which has included
extensive public input, and is mandated by the
State Growth Management Act. Once adopted, the
Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed and revised
annually.
(Comments from Dale McLerran and Phil Van Eynde on
the Comprehensive Plan were also made earlier in
the meeting. See Public Communications, page
two. )
Orr noted that in 1990 staff began a process
designed to get the most input possible before
submitting a plan to the Planning Commission. She
noted that in 1992 the Council adopted framework
planning goals and an interim urban growth
boundary. She added that a community forum con-
sisting of a video presentation, a survey of
citizens and a visual preference survey was held
in 1992 . Open houses were held in 1993 to present
the results of the forum and survey, and to re-
ceive additional public comment. In 1994 a second
community forum with a second video was conducted
and citizens were encouraged to present their
views. Orr noted that a draft proposal was sent
to the Planning Commission and in 1994 the
Commission held five public hearings, taking at
least ten hours of public testimony. She said the
recommendations were sent to Council in January
1995 and Council directed the draft plan to go to
the Planning Committee for additional public
comment and final recommendation to the Council.
Orr pointed out that the Planning Committee held
three special meetings to address issues related
to the Comprehensive Plan. She noted that all
parties who testified at the Planning Commission
were notified of the meetings, and that testimony
was taken. Orr said the proposed plan achieves
the goals set by Council that are supported by the
majority of citizens. She said the City will be
able to reach the projected population growth
without the creation of additional multi-family
zones on East or West Hills, which is the desire
of the citizens. Orr noted that they have worked
with neighboring jurisdictions and King County to
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April 18, 1995
COMPREHENSIVE identify mutually acceptable boundaries and
PLAN potential annexation areas. She noted that the
Plan will be reviewed annually Orr indicated that
at today's Planning Committee meeting a recommenda-
tion was made on the procedure for the annual
review and that that proposal will be brought to
Council soon.
Orr thanked everyone who participated in this
process, and commended the staff for their support
in putting the Plan together. She then MOVED to
adopt Ordinance No. 3222 adopting the Kent Com-
prehensive Plan including Exhibits A through E,
and Exhibit F as recommended unanimously by the
Planning Committee earlier today, and recommended
that all communication received be made part of
the public record. Johnson seconded.
Dale McLerran, 14520 28th NE, Seattle, noted that
the Benson corridor is an area of commercial
development and that just east of the Benson
corridor on the south side of 248th is a con-
siderable amount of multi-family residential
development with the exception of six acres. He
added that across the street is an area of low
density single-family housing and the Morrill
property which has been purchased by the city and
is designated for a park or teen center. He
pointed out that there are churches, a school, a
park and a fire department in the area. He said
there are three single-family residences currently
under construction which were begun after much
multi-family development occurred around it. He
concluded that this area has already been desig-
nated as an activity center consistent with multi-
family development and asked the Council to zone
this area multi-family residential.
Councilmember Clark said he is upset at the
personal attack against Planning Committee Chair
Orr, noting that she did all in her power to make
the process open and above board. He expressed
concern about the comments made regarding a sneak
agenda, and noted that the Committee repeatedly
receives complaints from people regarding more
multi-family complexes. He pointed out that the
Committee's vote was unanimous, and said the
decision made was appropriate.
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April 18, 1995
COMPREHENSIVE Ron Harmon, 20627 95th Avenue South, said he has
PLAN attended several Planning and Council meetings and
commended the Planning Committee and the Council
Planning members on accepting all input, digesting
the information, reading citizen's letters, and
hearing complaints, and urged the Council to adopt
the Committee's recommendation of acceptance.
There were no further comments and Orr's motion
carried unanimously.
CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through
CALENDAR J be approved. Johnson seconded and the motion
carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of
the regular Council meeting of April 4, 1995 .
COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
(ADDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT WOODS)
Council Absence. APPROVAL of an excused absence
for Councilmember Bennett from tonight's meeting,
as he is unable to attend.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
Trip to Asia and Appointment of Acting Mayor Pro
Tem and Council President. ADOPTION of Resolution
No. 1426 authorizing a trip to Asia for the Mayor
and Council President and appointing an acting
Mayor Pro Tempore and Council President. The
Mayor and Council President will be traveling
through Asia in May, 1995 for the purpose of
developing trade relations and recruiting atten-
dance for the annual International Trade Exchange.
Therefore, it is necessary to appoint an Acting
Council President/Acting Mayor Pro Tempore to act
in their absence. The resolution also authorizes
the trip and incidental expenses with major
expenses such as airfare and hotel covered by the
Trade Exchange.
WATER (BIDS - ITEM 5B)
98th Avenue South Water Main Rebuild. The bid
opening for this project was held on April 13 ,
1995 with nine bids received. The low bid was
submitted by Gary Harper Construction in the
amount of $44 , 940. 87 including tax. The engineer's
estimate was $63 , 854 . 23 . The project consists of
the construction of water main relocation work.
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April 18, 1995
WATER The Public Works Director recommends that this
project be awarded to Gary Harper Construction in
the amount of $44 ,940.87 including tax. MANN SO
MOVED. Houser seconded and the motion carried.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
112th Avenue Water Tank Repaint. ACCEPT as
complete the contract with Coatings Unlimited for
the 112th Water Tank Repaint project and release
of retainage after State releases, as recommended
by the Public Works Director. The original con-
tract was $70, 384 . 10. The final construction cost
was $71, 682 . 50 .
STREET (BIDS - ITEM 5A)
IMPROVEMENTS James Street/4th Avenue North Improvements.
Bid opening for this project was held on March 30,
1995 with seven bids received. The low bid was
submitted by Shoreline Construction in the amount
of $282 ,206.26 including tax. The engineer's
estimate was $384, 810. 34 including tax. The
project consists of street widening and asphalt
paving of James St. from UPRR tracks to 4th
Ave. N.
The Public Works Director recommends that he be
authorized to enter into a contract with Shoreline
Construction Company in the amount of $282 , 206 . 26
for this project on the condition that the City
first receive Regional Justice Center traffic
mitigation funds from Metropolitan King County to
pay for traffic mitigation.
Mayor White reported that King County appro-
priated the funds to build the Regional Justice
Center yesterday, and that the contract will be
let this week.
MANN MOVED that the Public Works Director be
authorized to enter into a contract with Shoreline
Construction Company in the amount of $282 , 206 .26
for the James Street/4th Avenue Improvements
Project, on the condition that the City first
receive Regional Justice Center traffic mitigation
funds from Metropolitan King County to pay for
traffic mitigation. Houser seconded and the
motion carried.
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April 18, 1995
REZONE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
Ladum Rezone RZ-94-2 . AUTHORIZATION to set May 2,
1995 as the date for a public meeting to consider
the Hearing Examiner's reconsideration of this
recommendation of approval for a rezone appli-
cation (RZ-94-2) by Larry and Jacqueline Ladum.
The property is located at approximately 6300 S.
236th Street.
BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A)
LICENSES Adult Entertainment Licensing Amendments. On
March 7, the City Council adopted Ordinance
No. 3214 establishing new license regulations for
adult entertainment businesses within the City of
Kent. Since the adoption of that ordinance, two
court cases have made rulings on similar ordi-
nances. On March 24 , the Washington State Supreme
Court, on a challenge to Seattle's ordinance, held
that a decision to revoke or suspend an adult
entertainment license must be stayed through any
judicial appeal process. On March 29, a King
County Superior Court, on a challenge to Bellevue's
ordinance, invalidated a provision similar to
Kent's that prohibits representations, such as
signs or posters depicting adult entertainment,
from being visible outside the premises. The
proposed ordinance incorporates these changes,
makes various amendments to clarify language, and
makes other minor modifications.
The City Attorney explained that these amendments
prevent potential challenges to the recently
adopted ordinance. He noted that the key features
of the ordinance, that entertainment be on a stage
intended for that purpose and be 10 feet from
patrons, remain unchanged.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were
no comments from the audience and WOODS MOVED to
close the hearing. Orr seconded and the motion.
carried. JOHNSON MOVED to adopt Ordinance
No. 3221 amending Chapter 5. 10 of the Kent City
Code as adopted pursuant to Ordinance No. 3214
relating to licensing regulations for adult
entertainment businesses. Orr seconded and the
motion carried.
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April 18, 1995
MUNICIPAL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
COURT Municipal Court Security IIparades. AUTHORIZATION
to establish a budget of $15, 400 to do security
upgrades to the Municipal Court, as recommended by
the Operations Committee on April 12, 1995 . This
includes remodeling the Judge's office so that he
can directly access the bench, and adding security
glass to the cash receipting window.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
Municipal Court Clerk and Security Staffing.
APPROVAL to add 2 . 5 FTE temporary clerk positions
to the Court for the balance of 1995 due to in-
creasing activity levels at Kent Municipal Court
and the need to conduct follow-up tracking of
imposed sentences and the addition of a temporary,
part time "limited commission" security officer for
the court to work up to 20 hours per week.
PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
RECREATION I.A.C. Matching Fund Grant. ADOPTION of Resolu-
tion No. 1427 authorizing the application to the
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for
the acquisition of the Morrill property (East Hill
Park Expansion Project) .
.(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
Skateboard Park Committee. AUTHORIZATION for the
Parks and Recreation Director to form a citizen's
committee, including youth, to research the
location, planning, funding and construction of a
skateboard park in Kent.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the
bills received through March 31 and paid on
March 31, 1995 after auditing by the Operations
Committee on April 12 , 1995.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
3/16/95-3/31/95 153375-153928 $1, 760, 375.99
Approval of checks issued for payroll for March 16
through March 31, 1995 and paid on April 5, 1995.
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/5/95 Checks 202173-202484 $ 253, 302 . 81
Advice 23184-23568 $ 471, 241. 91
$ 724, 544 . 72
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April 18 , 1995
REPORTS Council President. . Woods noted that the back of
the Summary Agenda sheet now contains information
on how to access the Council through Committees
and thanked the City Clerk's Office for their help.
Woods also noted that Congressmember Jennifer Dunn
will be available to meet with Councilmembers and
others on Thursday in the Council Chambers.
Operations Committee. Johnson noted that the
Committee will meet at 9 : 30 a.m. on April 26 in
Council Chambers East.
Planning Committee. Orr thanked her colleagues on
the Council for their support on the Comprehensive
Plan, and for their comments tonight.
Orr noted that the Planning Commission has not
reached a decision yet on the court-ordered
adoption of an acceptable number of sites for
adult entertainment use, and suggested that if
they are unable to do so at their next meeting,
that the Council consider sending this item to the
Planning Committee for a recommendation. She
expressed concern about letting the second six-
month moratorium expire without taking action.
She noted that by not taking action, the City is
opening up the entire city to adult entertainment
businesses. Houser agreed with Orr that action
should be taken as soon as possible and said she
is willing to have the Planning Committee work on
it. Mayor White asked Planning Director Harris to
prepare a memorandum to the Planning Commission
expressing Council's wishes.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8 : 00 p.m.
Brenda Jaco� CMC
City Clerk
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 , 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS 6WJ (�ejpo� N+yv,y,(�tj-
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Confirmation of the Mayor's appointments
of Rick Wellenberger and Rafael Garcia to serve as members of
the Kent City Transit Advisory Board and also the reappoint-
ments of Robert Whalen, Linda Johnson, Michael Skehan, Frank
�m� }SWiemes and Jay Bakst to continue serving as Board Members.
e. n m�,r- ez=,�;a t expire 4/30/97 .
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f e o f Mr. Wellenberger is a Kent resident and is interested in
transit issues. He feels that serving on the City Transit
Advisory Board will allow him an opportunity to contribute to
the improvement of the transit system in our area.
Mr. Wellenberger will replace Janette Nuss, whose term
expired. His new appointment will continue to 4/30/97 .
Mr. Garcia is a Kent resident and is interested in transporta-
tion issues. He will replace Ted Nixon, who resigned, and his
appointment will continue to 4/30 ._ b
3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum from Mayor White
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Mayor White
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3C
MEMORANDUM
TO: JUDY WOODS, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER; ;1L
FROM: JIM WHITE, MAYOR
DATE: APRIL 28, 1995
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO KENT CITY TRANSIT
ADVISORY BOARD
I have recently appointed Rick Wellenberger to serve as a member of the Kent City Transit Advisory
Board. Mr. Wellenberger is a Kent resident and is interested in transit issues. He feels that serving on the
City Transit Advisory Board will allow him an opportunity to contribute to the improvement of the transit
system in our area.
Mr. Wellenberger will replace Janette Nuss, who's term expired. His new appointment will continue to
4/30/97.
1 have also appointed Rafael Garcia to serve as a member of the Kent City Transit Advisory Board. Mr.
Garcia is a Kent resident and is interested in transportation issues. He will replace Ted Nixon, who
resigned, and his appointment will continue to 4/30/96.
1 have also reappointed Robert Whalen, Linda Johnson, Michael Skehan, Frank Wiemes and Jay Bakst to
continue serving as Board Members. Their new terms will continue to 4/30/97.
1 submit this for your confirmation.
JW:jb
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 , 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT INTERTIE AGREEMENT
2 . Y STATEMENT: ma's recommended by the Public Works
Committee, and upon concurrence he Public Works
ctor and the Cit A uthoriz@f10t a Mayo o execu e
the Highline Water District Intertie Agreement Kent and
Highline shall limit the use of the water obtained through the
intertie for fire-fighting purposes, emergency use and special
maintenance purposes.
3 . EXHIBITS: Intertie agreement, Public Works minutes and Public
Works Director memorandum
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (3-0)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO ✓ YES
6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3D
INTERTIE AGREEMENT
This Fire Protection and Intertie Agreement (the "Agreement" or "this Agreement") is
made this 15th day of March 1995 (being the "anniversary date") between Highline Water
District, King County (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Highline") and the City of Kent,
King County (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Kent").
WHEREAS Highline and Kent are each municipal corporations organized and
operating consistent with the laws of the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS the State of Washington, Department of Health encourages Water Service
Agreements between adjacent water utilities; and
WHEREAS the connection operates via a pumping system to flow water to Kent and
via gravity to flow water to Highline; and
WHEREAS Highline and Kent presently have an eight-inch (8") manually-operated
connection between the District's connection between the districts located at S. 240th Street
and 35th Avenue South, as governed by an Agreement to Provide Water Services dated
October 6, 1982; and
WHEREAS the rate structure of Highline specifies the costs of providing water for
certain classes of users; and
WHEREAS at least one boundary of Highline is parallel with and abuts at least one
boundary of Kent; and
WHEREAS Highline and Kent wish to supersede the October 6, 1982 Agreement to
Provide Water Service (the "Water Service Agreement"), and enter into a new Fire Protection
and Emergency Intertie Agreement to serve the customers of Kent.
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
1. Location of Facilities: Highline and Kent agree to cooperate on the replacement and
maintenance of an emergency fire protection intertie at the intersection of South 240th Street
and 35th Avenue South. This intertie will be for two-way flow between Highline and Kent.
The intertie shall be operational on a year-round basis.
2. Limitations on Use of Water From Intertie: Kent and Highline shall limit the use of the
water obtained through the intertie for fire-fighting purposes, emergency use and special
maintenance purposes.
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lntertie Agreenent
For purposes of this Agreement:
a. Firefighting Purposes means in the event Kent storage tank and Nvell pumping capacities
are inadequate to combat a conflagration from mains Nvith Kent, water from the intertie may
be used to extinguish the fire.
b. Emergency Use means in the event of a power outage, a pump system mechanical failure
or a rupture in the distribution system which would impair the productivity of Kent wells to
maintain the capacity of the storage tank for fire-fighting purposes and consumption by the
public. This emergency use would terminate upon restoration of the electrical power and the
repair to the pump(s) and damaged distribution system.
c. Special maintenance purposes are limited to:
1) Temporary removal from service of either the City's 300,000 gal.
reservoir at 264th St. & 34th Ave. and/or 1 million gal. site at
Reith Rd. & 256th St. for the purpose of maintenance, painting
or decontamination.
2) Scheduled preventive maintenance operation of the intertie
pumping station whereupon the pumping station is operated
once a month for no longer than a four hour duration.
4. Maintenance, Repair, Inspections and Costs for Same - Kent shall be responsible for
inspecting and maintaining the intertie. Kent shall advise Highline of the qualifications of
the firm which is proposed to do the inspection and maintenance. Highline shall reasonably
approve the choice.
Kent or its representative shall inspect the intertie annually or more often as required, and
shall advise Highline of the results of the inspections. Kent shall pay all costs to repair the
intertie as necessary to insure its proper functioning and shall advise Highline of its
maintenance and repair activities.
The parties agree that emergency repairs to the South 240th Street and 35th Avenue South
Intertie may be performed by either party without notice, followed by notice to the other
party as soon as reasonably possible. The costs of any emergency repairs undertaken by
Kent shall be bome solely by Kent. The costs of any emergency repairs undertaken by
Highline shall be promptly reimbursed by Kent.
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Intertie Agreement
5. Notice - Kent shall notify Highline within a ten(10) da}, period after use of the intertie
for fire-fighting purposes or other emergency use stating the nature of the emergency use,
the date and time of use and the quantity of water used in the intertie.
6. Costs of Water Supplied by Highline - Kent shall pay Highline for use of water
through the intertie system based on Highline's published wholesale rate in effect on the date
the water is used by Kent. Any time Kent uses water, whether for one day or an entire
month, Kent shall pay the monthly meter charge for the month or months in which it is
drawing water, plus pay the commodity charge. Thus, using the rates in effect at the present
time, for any use of water within a single month, Kent i4dll pay $2,305 plus $1.41 (October
through May) and $1.87 (June through September) for each 100 cubic feet of water used.
Kent understands that the wholesale rate may be revised by Highline from time to time.
However, Kent will be allowed a scheduled maintenance period (up to four hours) each
month to allow operation of the intertie pumping station for preventive maintenance
purposes. This will not require payment of the monthly meter charge, only payment for
water used.
7. Citv_of Seattle Demand Charges - The parties reserve the right to negotiate with the
City of Seattle to obtain an agreement with the City of Seattle to waive any City of Seattle
demand charges incurred by Highline as a consequence of the South 240th Street and 35th
Avenue South Intertie. Any agreement shall be in writing and shall become a part of this
intertie Agreement. Highline will provide a signed copy of same to Kent.
If Highline is unable to obtain an agreement with the City of Seattle to reduce or waive
demand charges to Highline caused by use of water in accordance with this Agreement, and
shall any of the ten peak days used to calculate the demand charge be coincidental with a
day in which water was taken through the South 240th Street and 35th Avenue South
Intertie, then Kent shall calculate their portion, if any, of the demand charge.
8. Indemnification - The parties agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless from
any claim arising under this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that Highline makes no
warranties or assurances as to water availability, pressure or volume at any given time
relating to the Intertie.
It is understood that if Highline's water service to the South 240th Street and 35th Avenue
South Intertie is temporarily interrupted for repair for an emergency, or for any other
reasons, it is not obligated to provide an alternative source of water supply. Highline does,
however, warrant that it will not, except for reasons relating to emergencies or other
necessary repairs, interrupt the water supply to the intertie.
8-A Costs of Water Supplied by Kent - Highline shall pay Kent for use of water through
the intertie system based on Kent's published water rate in effect on the date the water is
used by Highline.
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Intertic Agreement
9. Term - This Intertie Agreement, except for the water rate, shall be reviewed annually,
and shall continue indefinitely unless either party notifies the other of its intention not to
continue or to renegotiate this Agreement by giving six months written notice prior to the
end of each annual anniversary date.
10. Dispute Resolution - If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the
breach of it, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to
try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation under the rules and regulations of the
Washington State Water/Wastewater Association, or Washington Arbitration and Mediation
Services, Inc. before resorting to arbitration, litigation or some other dispute resolution
procedure.
11. Termination - The October 6, 1982 Agreement to Provide Water Service is superseded
by this Agreement, subject to any accrued monetary charges which may be owing from Kent
to Highline.
DATED this _� DAY OF . 1995.
HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT CITY OF KENT
By P '� -d -� e By
P€gV S. Bosley 61 Its
Its GENERAL MANAGER
STATE OF WASHINGTON ) STATE OF WASHINGTON )
COUNTY OF KING ) COUNTY OF KING )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that
Peggy S.Bosley is the person who appeared before me is the person who
and said person acknowledged that he/she signed this appeared before me and said person acknowledged that
instrument on oath and stated that he/she was authorized he/she signed this instrument on oath and stated that
to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Fire he/she was authorized to execute the instrument and
Protection&Emergency Intertie Agreement of Highline acknowledged it as the Fire Protection &Emergency
Water District,and she signed the document as the free Intertie Agreement of Highline Water District, and that
and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes he/she signed the document as the free and voluntary act
mentioned in the instrument. of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the
instrument.
1,POLLY DAIGLE,am a Notary Public in King County,
WA whose commission p res June 20, 1997 and resides I am a Notary Public in
in Kent A King County,WA,whose commission expires
and who resides in
POLLY DAIG
DATED: 7D �—t A —1995. DATED: 1995.
(seal or stamp) (seat or stamp)
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
APRIL 24, 1995
PRESENT: Paul Mann Gary Gill
Tim Clark John Hillman
Jim Bennett Mr. Rust
Don Wickstrom
Highline Water District Intertie Agreement
Wickstrom explained that we have an existing intertie which has primarily been a source
of water for us and the district no longer wants that because they are being force by
Seattle to come up with their own future sources. He said if we have a fire protection
problem and can't provide the flow, that this agreement will allow us to use the water if we
have a failure in our pump system or a failure in our mains. Wickstrom said we loose
about 1.4 million gals. per day but we don't have any options. The original agreement was
only for 5 years and it started in the early '80s. Now Highline has their own water supply
needs; this is more of an emergency basis agreement. In response to Clark's question on
how we could pick up the missing 1.4 million gallons, Wickstrom said we added 1 million
with our 212th supply and we'll see how we do.
Committee unanimously recommended that upon concurrence of the Public Works Director
and City Attorney, authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Highline Water
District for the purpose of fire-fighting use, emergency use and special maintenance
purposes.
Commuter Rail System - Resolution
Wickstrom referenced a draft resolution from Auburn that they are proposing to pass and
send it on to the Regional Transit Authority to show that they are highly interested in the
commuter rail and we feel it is important that we send a similar resolution to show our
support.
Committee unanimously recommended that Council direct City Attorney to prepare a
resolution in support of the Commuter Rail System.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
April 24, 1995
TO: Public Works Committee
FROM: Don Wickstrom�.1""
(�
RE: Highline Water District Intertie Agreement
Attached is a copy of the Fire Protection and Intertie Agreement between Highline
Water District and Kent. An agreement signed by both the Water District and Kent
is required. This intertie will be for two-way flow between Highline and Kent. The
intertie shall be operational on a year-round basis. Kent and Highline shall limit
the use of the water obtained through the intertie for fire-fighting purposes,
emergency use and special maintenance purposes.
ACTION: Upon concurrence therewith of the Public Works Director and the City
Attorney, authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Highline
Water District for the purpose of fire-fighting use, emergency use and
special maintenance purposes.
Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 . 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: S. 212TH HOV LANES —eRDTNMM'E '
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 3a a✓C relating
to S. 212th HOV Lanes. The City is presently in negotiations
on three parcels of property in conjunction with the So. 212th
St. HOV Lanes project. The Public Works Committee has recom-
mended adoption of an ordinance authorizing condemnation on
said parcels. Negotiations will, however, continue until such
time as condemnation is necessary.
3 . EXHIBITS: Public Works minutes and ordinance
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (3-0)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO ✓ YES
6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS•
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 3E
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
- April 24, 1995
TO: Public Works Committee
FROM: Don Wickstrom Did
RE: S. 212th HOV Lanes
We are presently in negotiations on three parcels of property in conjunction with
the So 212th St. HOV Lanes projects. Should these negotiations fail, we are
requesting that Council direct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for
condemnation. We will however, continue to negotiate until such time as
condemnation is necessary.
ACTION: Recommend Council direct City Attorney to prepare Condemnation
Ordinance.
S. 212th HOV Lanes - Condemnation Ordinance
Wickstrom explained that this is our HOV project which puts HOV lanes along S. 212th
from West Valley Highway to SR167. There are three parcels that we are still presently
negotiating with and we are now at a point of asking for an ordinance for condemnation.
We will continue negotiations but if that fails, we will have to condemn. In response to
Mann's question on compensation, Wickstrom stated that we pay the appraised value and
any damages associated to the property that can be identified. In response to Bennett,
Wickstrom stated that the property values total around $20,000.
Committee unanimously recommended that Council direct City Attorney to prepare
Condemnation Ordinance.
Meeting adjourned: 4:45 p.m.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent, Washington,
providing for the acquisition of an easement for street purposes over
certain properties in order to extend, improve, alter and widen South
212th Street in order to construct HOV lanes; providing for the
payment thereof out of the 212th Street Improvements--West Valley
Highway to SR 167--Project Fund; and providing for the
condemnation of such property rights as necessary therefor; all of said
properties located within the City of Kent, King County, Washington.
THE CITY OF KENT,WASHINGTON,DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Kent("City") authorizes the acquisition by condemnation of
all or a part of three parcels of certain real property located in King County, Washington, which
parcels are legally described in Exhibits A through C,attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference (hereinafter, the "Properties").
Section 2. The public convenience,use and necessity demand that the City condemn
the Properties in order to acquire an easement for street purposes, which purposes shall include all
acts necessary to complete the extension, improvement, alteration and widening of South 212th
Street for HOV lanes, including improvements for drainage, curbs and gutters, sidewalks,
landscaping, illumination, signal improvements, electrical facilities, utility adjustments and
relocations and any other street or municipal purposes that may become necessary from time to time
on the Properties.
Section 3. The City shall condemn the Properties only after just compensation has
first been made or paid into court for the owner or owners in the manner prescribed by law.
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Section 4. The City shall pay for the entire cost of the acquisition by condemnatic
provided for in this Ordinance through the City's "212th Street Improvements--West Valley
Highway to SR167--Project Fund," or from any of the City's general funds, if necessary, as may be
provided by law.
Section 5. The City authorizes and directs the City Attorney to commence those
proceedings provided by law that are necessary to condemn the Properties. In commencing these
condemnation procedures, the City authorizes the City Attorney to enter into stipulations or
agreements in order to minimize damages, which stipulations or agreements may include;but not
be limited to, size and dimensions of the Properties condemned, construction easements and other
property interests.
Section 6. Any acts consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance are ratified and confirmed.
Section 7. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable.
The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance,
or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall not affect the validity
of the remainder of this Ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or
circumstances.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and
after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
JIM WHITE, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED the day of 19_.
APPROVED the _day of 19_.
PUBLISHED the day of— 19_-
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. _, passed by
the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the Citv of Kent
hereon indicated.
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
CONDEM12.pwk
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That portion of the north one-half of the southwest quarter of the
northwest quarter of Section 12, Township 22 North, Range 4 East,
W.M. , in King County, Washington, which lies south of County Road
Number 22 (South 212th Street) , as follows:
_.._... _... Beginning at a point where the east line of the southwest quarter of
the northwest quarter of Section 12, Township 22 North, Range 4
East, W.M. , in King County, Washington, intersets the south line of
County Road Number 22;
thence running in a westerly direction along the south line of
— County Road Number 22, a distance of 259.25 feet to an existing
fence;
- - - - thence south along said fence line which has a bearing of south
00059130" west, a distance of 163 .59 feet;
_--_.. ... thence south 88005116" east a distance of 262.25 feet, more or less,
to a point of intersection with the east line of the southwest
quarter of the northwest quarter;
thence north along said line to the point of beginning;
EXCEPT that portion of the main parcel condemned for South 212th
Street under proceedings had in King County Superior Court Cause
Number 693116;
- AND EXCEPT that portion conveyed for street, utility and drainage
purposes by deed recorded under Recording Numbers 8002110054 and
- - -- 8002110055.
The north half of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of
Section 12, Township 22 North, Range 4 East, W.M. ,
Washington; in King County,
------- EXCEPT the north 30 feet for County Road No. 22;
AND EXCEPT that portion thereof described in King County Superior
----- Court Cause No. 695652 and more particularly described as follows:
That portion of the north half of the southwest quarter of the
northwest quarter of Section 12, Township 22 North, Range 4 East,
W.M. , in King County, Washington, which lies south of County Road
No. 22 (South 212th Street) , as follows:
--- Beginning at a point where the east line of the southwest quarter of
the northwest quarter of Section 12, Township 22 North, Range 4
- - - - East, W.M. , in King County, Washington, intersects the south line of
County Road No. 22;
------ thence running in a westerly direction along the said south line of
County Road No. 22, a distance of 259.25 feet to an existing fence;
thence south along said fence line which has a bearing of south
00°59'30" west a distance of 163 .59 feet;
_— thence south 88005'16" east a distance of 262.25 feet, more or less,
to a point of intersection with the east line of the southwest
quarter of the northwest quarter;
-' thence north along said line to the point of beginning;
AND EXCEPT that portion of the main parcel condemned by the City of
-- --- Kent in King County Superior Court Cause No. 693116 for widening
South 212th Street (O'Brien Road) ;
AND EXCEPT the east 30 feet conveyed to the City of Kent by Deed
recorded under Recording Number 8211100509;
_ AND EXCEPT the west 30 feet for State Highway;
AND EXCEPT the following described tract:
Beginning at the intersection of the east line of the State Highway
between Section 11 and Section 12, said Township and Range, with the
south line of County Road No. 22 leading west from the Town of
O'Brien in said Section 12;
-- thence south along the east line of the State Highway, 165 feet;
thence east 165 feet;
_ thence north 165 feet to the south line of said County Road No. 22;
thence westerly along said south line of County Road to the point of
beginning;
AND EXCEPT that portion condemned by the State of Washington in King
County Superior Court Cause No. 657493 for Highway 2-M;
AND EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the City of Kent by Deed
- — recorded under Recording Number 8902090145.
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That portion of Tract 11, Kent Five Acre Tracts, King County,
Washington, in Section 12, Township 22 North, Range 4 East, W.M. , in
King County, Washington, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of Tract 11, Kent Five Acre
Tracts, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 10 of
Plats, page 19, in King County, Washington;
thence north 1005148" east 674 .54 feet along the east line of said
Tract 11;
thence north 88022158" west 20.50 feet;
thence north 1005148" east 138.69 feet along a line which is
- - parallel with and 20.50 feet west of the east line of 'said Tract 11,
to the 'TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
-- --- thence continuing north 1005148" east 427.23 feet to the south
margin of South 212th Street;
thence north 88018130" west 339.99 feet along said south margin;
thence south 1005,50" west 493 .00 feet;
thence northeasterly 228.32 feet along the arc of a non-tangent
curve to the right, having a radius of 426.00 feet the central point
of which bears south 30001159" east, through a central angle of
- - 30042129" to a point of tangency;
thence south 89019130" east 122.28 feet to the TRUE POINT OF
- - BEGINNING;
--------- (ALSO KNOWN AS Parcel 1, City of Kent Short Plat as filed under King
County Recording Number 7810230760. )
TOGETHER WITH that portion of the north half of the southeast
quarter of the northeast quarter and the east 20.5 feet of the north
half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section
12, Township 22 North, Range 4 East, W.M, in King County,
- - -" Washington, described as follows:
- ---- Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described Parcel 1,
said point being on the south line of South 212th Street and 20.5
----- feet west of the west line of the southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter of Section 12, Township 22 North, Range 4 East, W.M. , in
King County, Washington;
thence parallel to said west line south 1005'48" west 427.23 feet;
thence south 89019130" east 283.13 feet;
thence north 1005148" east 430.70 feet to said south line of South
212th Street;
--"" thence along said south right-of-way line north 89000158" west
119.,00 feet;
---- thence south 0059102" west 5.00 feet;
thence continuing along said south line of South 212th Street north
--- 89000158" west 164 .13 feet to the point of beginning.
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The north half of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and
the east 20.5 feet of the north half of the southwest quarter of the
northeast quarter of Section 12, Township 22 North, Range 4 East,
W.M. , in King County, Washington;
EXCEPT the south 15 feet thereof;
AND EXCEPT that portion thereof lying within South 212th Street;
AND EXCEPT that portion thereof condemned by King County Superior
Court Cause Number 693116;
AND EXCEPT that portion thereof lying easterly of a line described
as follows:
Beginning on the north line of said subdivision at a point 256.75
feet west of the northeast corner thereof;
thence south parallel with the east line of said subdivision to the
south line of the above described property;
AND EXCEPT that portion thereof described as follows:
— Beginning at the northwest corner of the above described parcel,
said point being on the south line of South 212th Street and 20.5
------- -- feet west of the west line of the southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter of Section 12, Township 22 North, Range 4 East, W.M. , in
King County, Washington;
thence parallel to said west line south 1005148" west 427.23 feet;
thence south 89019'30" east 283.13 feet;
thence north 1005 '48" east 430.70 feet to said south line of South
212th Street;
thence along said south right-of-way line north 89000158" west
119.00 feet;
thence south 0059102" west 5.00 feet;
thence continuing along said south line of South 212th Street north
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 . 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: EXPLORER POST
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: It is estimated that it will take
approximately $6, 000 to get the Explorer Post up and running.
At the present time, the Kent Police Employees Benevolent
Association and the City Wide Youth Committee have each donated
2 0 to the ro ram.
additional $2 , 000 from the extra revenue from Criminal Justice
Funds/ fa med -ar �x�lorer Post.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum from Chief Crawford
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff and Public Safety Committee 4/18/95 (2-0)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES ✓
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $2 . 000
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Criminal Justice Funds
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3F
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 10, 1995
TO: c�afety Committee
FROM: rawford
RE: Explorer Post
The Kent Police Department is establishing an Explorer Post within the agency. This Post
will consist of between 20 and 25 members who range in age from 14 to 21 years of age.
Explorers will be required as part of their duties to volunteer their time within the City of
Kent. Explorers will be available to assist many of the departments within the city.
To initially fund this Post we estimate it will require approximately $6,000.00 to get it up
and running. At the present time both the Kent Police Employees Benevolent Association
and City Wide Youth Committee have donated $2,000.00 each. We are requesting an
additional $2,000.00 from extra revenue from Criminal Justice funds.
The $6,000.00 will be spent in the following areas:
1. Uniforms
A Shirts 25 @$32.41 $ 810.25
B. Pants 25 @ $47.61 1190.25
C. Coats 25 @ $116.86 2921.50
SUBTOTAL $4922.00
2. Equipment
A Radio Holders 25 @ $14.50 $ 362.50
B. Flashlight Holders 25 @$9.50 237.50
SUBTOTAL $ 600.00
3. Training Academies $ 300.00
4. Operating Supplies 222.00
SUBTOTAL $ 522.00
GRAND TOTAL $6,000.00
After the initial funding of$6,000.00 the Post should be self-sufficient through a variety of
fund raising activities that will occur throughout the year.
Any assistance in the funding of the Explorer Post will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 , 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: BECK ANNEXATION ZONING AZ-95-2
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to set May 16, 1995 and
June 20, 1995 as public hearing dates to consider the initial
zoning for the Beck Annexation area ( -95-'-2)
3 . EXHIBITS• None
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 3G
Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 , 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: LINDENTAL PHASE I - BILL OF SALE
2 . SUMMARY ST TEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works
Director, Kluthorization to accept the Bill of Sale for
Lindental, Phase I submitted by Ralph D. and Gertrude O.
Guthrie, for 2 ,421 feet of street improvements and 2 , 089 feet
of storm sewers and release of bonds after expiration period.
The project is located on S.E. 265th Place & S. E. 264th Street.
3 . EXHIBITS: Vicinity map
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Director
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO ✓ YES
6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 3H
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 , 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: f�COUNCIL ABSENCE
T' r�
2 , Y TATEMENT�Council President Judy Woods �
r " an excused absence from the May 16, 1995 City Council
�j oI meeting. She will be out of town and unable to attend.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum from Council President Woods
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Council President Woods
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO ✓ YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3I
MEMORANDUM
TO: JIM WHITE, MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JUDY WOODS, COUNCIL PRESIDENT-
DATE: MAY 2, 1995
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL EXCUSED ABSENCE
I would like to request an excused absence from the May 16, 1995 City Council meeting. I will be
out of town and unable to attend.
Thank you for your consideration.
JW:Jb
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 . 1995
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: LADUM REZONE RZ-94-2
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: On January 17 , 1995, the City Council
remanded the Ladum Rezone application (RZ-94-2) back to the
Hearing Examiner to address certain issues. The Hearing
Examiner, after again considering the rezone application in
light of the Council's request, has recommended approval to
rezone four (4) acres from MA, Industrial Agricultural, to MRG,
Garden Density Multifamily Residential (16 units/acre) .
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo, staff report, Findings and Recommendations,
Doc Hansen's report dated February 14 , 1995, and City Council
minutes of January 17 , 1995
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Hearing Examiner
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO__Z_ YES
6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember ✓v moves, Councilmember seconds
to acce t � the Findings of the Hearing Examiner,
and to adopt freeet-{ ed}€j+ the Hearing Examiner's recommendation
of approval of the Ladum Rezone No. RZ-94-2, and to direct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 4A
CITY OF �� ��
CITY OF KENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(206) 859-3390
pfi�II�ra MEMORANDUM
April 26, 1995
MEMO TO: MAYOR JIM WHITE AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: FRED N. SATTERSTROM, PLANNING MANAGER
SUBJECT: LADUM REZONE #RZ-94-2 (RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEARING
EXAMINER FOLLOWING REMAND BY CITY COUNCIL)
On January 17, 1995, the proposed Ladum rezone was considered by the City
Council. Following their deliberations, this matter was remanded back to the Hearing
Examiner to address two issues: 1) fiscal impacts of the proposed rezone (Section
15.04.160 of the Kent Zoning Code), and 2) impacts to schools (Section 15.09.050).
On March 1 , 1995, the Hearing Examiner conducted further proceedings on the
proposed Ladum rezone specifically dealing with the issues of the remand identified
by the City Council. The applicant submitted a report on the remand issues which
was considered by the Hearing Examiner and made part of the record. On March 15,
1995, the Hearing Examiner re-issued his recommendation on the proposed rezone.
His recommendation is to approve the rezone from MA (Industrial Agriculture) to MRG
(Garden Density Multifamily).
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Attachments
CITY OF ����
CITY OF KENT
OFFICE OF THE LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER
(206) 859-3390 Theodore P. Hunter
dFt®IIC44� Hearing Examiner
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
FILE NO: LADUM #RZ-94-2
APPLICANT: Larry and Jacqueline Ladum
REQUEST: A request to rezone approximately 4 acres of property form MA,
Industrial Agricultural, to MRG, Garden Density Multifamily
Residential.
LOCATION: The property is located at approximately 6300 S. 236th Street.
REMANDED TO HEARING EXAMINER FROM CITY COUNCIL
APPLICATION FILED: August 24, 1994
DETERMINATION OF
NONSIGNIFICANCE ISSUED: April 21, 1994
REMANDED HEARING DATE: March 1 , 1995
REMANDED RECOMMENDATION
ISSUED: March 15, 1995
REMANDED RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Fred N. Satterstrom, Planning Department
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Robert "Doc" Hansen, for applicant
Other:
Brooks Fenton
WRITTEN TESTIMONY: None
Additional Exhibits: Exhibit S2: Housing Demand for MF Units
Exhibit S3: Resume of Mr. Hansen
Exhibit S4: Supplemental Staff Report of Planning
Department Dated 2/21/95
Exhibit S5: Fiscal Impact Analysis Dated 2/14/95
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Procedural Background
The Hearing Examiner initially heard this application for a rezone on November 16,
1994. After considering the evidence submitted, he recommended approval of the
rezone on November 30. The City Council considered the recommendation at its
January 17, 1995 council meeting.
The Council decided additional information was needed before the Council could act
on the rezone request. The Council remanded the rezone application to the Hearing
Examiner for an additional public hearing to address the fiscal impact of the proposed
rezone, the need for the proposed rezone and the impact of the proposed rezone on
the Kent Public Schools.
The Hearing Examiner held an additional public hearing on March 1 to consider
information related to the Council's request. Expert witnesses for the applicant and
the city planning department appeared at the public hearing and both presented
information to the Examiner. The following recommendation is supplemental to the
original recommendation of the Hearing Examiner and incorporates the November 30
recommendation by reference.
Additional Testimony:
Mr. Fred Satterstrom, City Planning Department;
Mr. Robert Steven Hansen, Applicant's Expert Witness on Fiscal Impacts;
Mr. Brooks Fenton, Applicant's Expert Witness on Real Estate Demand.
Additional Exhibits:
Exhibit S2: Housing Demand for MF Units
Exhibit S3: Resume of Mr. Hansen
Exhibit S4: Supplemental Staff Report of Planning Department Dated 2/21/95
Exhibit S5: Fiscal Impact Analysis Dated 2/14/95
SUPPLEMENTAL FINDINGS
1 . In addition to the designation of the site as MF, Multifamily Housing, in the
present comprehensive plan, the proposed rezone from MA to MR-G is
incorporated into the proposed city-wide comprehensive plan as one necessary
site for the City to obtain the 7,500 housing units required by the Growth
Management Act. Testimony of Fred Satterstrom.
2. The City Council is expected to act on the proposed comprehensive plan in
April. If the Council acts to adopt the comprehensive plan with the proposed
designation for the rezone site, the proposed rezone would be consistent with -
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the new comprehensive plan. If the Council decides the site is not suitable for
multifamily housing, another site in the City would need to be selected in order
to obtain the required number of residential dwelling units. Testimony of
Fred Satterstrom.
3. There are only three parcels of property with a MA zoning designation
remaining in the City. Two of these are in the process of being developed as
City parks. The remaining parcel is the site under consideration for a rezone.
Testimony of Mr. Hansen.
4. The greatest number of dwelling units possible on the site under an MR-G
designation would be 64; although no specific project is associated with this
rezone request. An additional 64 units would increase the total number of
multifamily units in Kent by less than 0.56 percent. Since multifamily
developments currently exist to the north, south and west of the site (with an
elementary school to the east), the infrastructure necessary to support
multifamily development is already in place near the site. The maximum
number of projected vehicle trips per day would be less than 2,500 which could
be accommodated by the existing road system. An 8" water line and 10"
sewer line are presently available to the site. There are several parks in close
proximity to the site including Russell Road Park, Cottonwood Drive, the
Neeley-O'Brien Elementary School playfield and Riverbend Golf Course. There
would be no financial impact on fire prevention services and less than a 0.5
percent increase in police calls. Thus, the project will have insignificant
negative fiscal impacts upon Kent and the City's facilities." Exhibit S5, page
1, 5, 7.
5. Current revenue to the City of Kent is just over $500 per year. The revenue to
the City from increased property value if developed with multifamily housing
would exceed $11,000 per year. The City would also receive $35,200 for
installation of meters to measure water use; $800 each month for sewer hook-
up; and an undetermined amount of monies toward the construction of a
detention pond capable of handling 275 acre feet of storm water storage.
Exhibit S5, page 4, 7, 8.
6. The Neeley-O'Brien Elementary School is adjacent to the site proposed for a
rezone. That school has a capacity of 487 students, but a 1994 enrollment of
565 students. Students from Neeley-O'Brien would attend Kent Junior High.
Kent Junior High has a capacity of 847 students and a 1994 enrollment of 746
students. An additional elementary school has been approved and will be
constructed by 1996. The addition of this school will lower the enrollment at
Neeley-O'Brien. The maximum number of students that might live in
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multifamily housing that may be developed at the site proposed for a rezone is
13 elementary students and six junior high students. Exhibit S5, page 8, 9.
The Kent School District was informed of the proposed rezone and did not have
a comment on it. Testimony of Fred Satterstrom.
7. The number of multifamily units in Kent is decreasing as a percentage of the
total housing available. Approximately 70% of housing was multifamily in
1990; 60% in 1994; and a projected 50% by 1996. While the percentage of
multifamily units is decreasing, the demand for multifamily units is increasing
due to the increased cost of housing. Thus, 86% of vacant multifamily units
are rented within six months of availability. Exhibit S2, Testimony of
Mr. Hansen and Mr. Fenton. Several builders have already expressed in interest
in the subject property. There is a demand for additional properties that can be
developed with multifamily housing. Testimony of Mr. Fenton.
8. No one presented any concerns or testimony against the proposed rezone at
the hearing on remand.
9. These findings are in addition to those of the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation issued November 30, 1994 which are incorporated herein by
reference.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONCLUSIONS
1 . Section 1504.160 of the Kent Zoning Code requires the City to "predicate" a
rezone of MA land to more intensive use upon the documentation of the need
for additional residential land. The documentation must consist of a fiscal
impact analysis that shows:
(1) the proposed development is sufficient to generate revenues
necessary to provide municipal services and
(2) the other lands already zoned for the proposed use are not sufficient
or suitable to accommodate demand for the proposed use.
2. The proposed rezone of the MA land to a multifamily designation, if developed
with a multifamily project, would generate revenues necessary to provide all
essential municipal services to the site. Findings of Fact No. 4 & 5.
3. The other lands already zoned for multifamily use are not sufficient to
accommodate the demand for multifamily housing consistent with the proposed
comprehensive plan policies of the City of Kent. Findings of Fact No. 1,2,3 &
7. If, however, the City modifies the proposed comprehensive plan, then the
present designation of land may be consistent with a new plan and other lands
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may become available for multifamily development. The proposed rezone may
not then meet this requirement. Finding of Fact No. 2. City Council action on
the proposed rezone should await Council action on the proposed elements of
the comprehensive plan that impact this site.
4. The proposed rezone, if approved and developed with the maximum housing
density, would not have a negative impact on schools. Any impacts a housing
development would have could be accommodated by the Kent Public School
district with existing facilities and those under construction. Finding of Fact No
6.
5. These conclusions are in addition to those of the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation issued November 30, 1994 which are incorporated herein by
reference.
REVISED RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWING REMAND
Based on the above Findings and Conclusions, the Examiner recommends the City
Council APPROVE this request for a rezone. It is the Examiner's opinion that the
rezone request, as proposed, meets the criteria for approval established by the Council
and that the specific concerns of the Council expressed at its January 17 meeting.
If , however, the Council decides to amend the proposed comprehensive plan with
reference to this site, and adopts a revised comprehensive plan prior to consideration
of this rezone request, the Council should review the proposed rezone in light of that
new comprehensive plan.
Dated this 15th day of March, 1995.
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THEODORE PAUL HUNTER
Hearing Examiner
APPEALS FROM HEARING EXAMINER DECISIONS.
Request of Reconsideration
Any aggrieved person may request a reconsideration of a decision by the Hearing
Examiner if either (a) a specific error of fact, law, or judgment can be identified or (b)
new evidence is available which was not available at the time of the hearing.
Reconsideration requests should be addressed to: Hearing Examiner,
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220 Fourth Avenue S., Kent, WA 98032. Reconsiderations are answered in writing
by the Hearing Examiner.
Notice of Right to Appeal
The decision of the Hearing Examiner is final unless a written appeal to the Council
is filed by a party within 14 days of the decision. The appeal must be filed with the
City Clerk. Usually, new information cannot be raised on appeal. All relevant
information and arguments should be presented at the public hearing before the City
Council.
There is no appeal of the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to the City Council.
The City Council shall consider the rezone recommendation at a regularly scheduled
public meeting within 30 days.
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CITY OF )r�\,L L-S
CITY OF KENT
OFFICE OF THE LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER
(206) 859-3390 Theodore P. Hunter
R�TS��rSt Hearing Examiner
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
FILE NO: LADUM #RZ-94-2
APPLICANT: Larry and Jacqueline Ladum
REQUEST: A request to rezone approximately 4 acres of property fOm MA,
Industrial Agricultural, to MRG, Garden Density Multifamily
Residential.
LOCATION: The property is located at approximately 6300 S. 236th Street.
APPLICATION FILED: August 24, 1994
DETERMINATION OF
NONSIGNIFICANCE ISSUED: April 21 , 1994
MEETING DATE: October 19, 1994 continued
November 16, 1994
RECOMMENDATION ISSUED: November 30, 1994
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Fred N. Satterstrom, Planning Department
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Larry Ladum, applicant
WRITTEN TESTIMONY: None
EXHIBITS: 1 ) Hearing Examiner file
2) Letter from Larry Ladum requesting delay of hearing
INTRODUCTION
After due consideration of all the evidence presented at public hearing on the date
indicated above, and following an unaccompanied personal inspection of the subject
property and surrounding area by the Hearing Examiner at a time prior to the public
hearing, the following findings, conclusions and recommendation are entered by the
Hearing Examiner on this application.
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FINDINGS
1 . The property proposed for a rezone is located at approximately 6300 South 236th
Street. .
2. The property is approximately 4 acres. The applicant proposes a rezone from MA,
Industrial Agricultural, to MRG, Garden Density Multifamily Residential. Exhibit 1 .
3. Property to the north, south and west of the site is zoned MRG, Garden Density
Multifamily Residential. Property to the east of the site is zoned Industrial
Agricultural. A multifamily residential development known as "The Lakes" borders
the property on the west and south sides. The property to the north is currently
undeveloped, but is part of a future phase of The Lakes development. The site to the
east is occupied by the recently completed Neeley-O'Brien Elementary School.
Exhibit 1; Testimony of Fred Satterstrom.
4. The City-wide Comprehensive Plan map designates the site as MF, Multifamily
Residential. The Valley Floor Plan also designates the site as Multifamily. Exhibit
1 .
5. No specific development project is associated with this rezone application. Exhibit
1; Testimony of Mr. Ladum.
6. A final Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance was issued for this proposal on
April 21, 1994. Two conditions were attached to the MDNS related to traffic and
stormwater runoff mitigation. The MDNS was not appealed.
7. A public hearing was held on this application on November 16, 1994. Notice of the
public hearing was posted on the site, published in the newspaper and mailed to
persons living near the site. The public hearing was attended by a representative of
the City and the applicant. The City presented a recommendation to approve the
rezone request. Exhibit 1; Testimony of Fred Satterstrom. The applicant presented
testimony in support of the rezone request. Testimony of Larry Ladum. No one
testified or submitted any evidence against the rezone request nor did anyone raise
any concerns or questions about the rezone request at the public hearing. All
testimony and evidence presented prior to and during the public hearing supported
approval of the rezone request.
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CONCLUSIONS
Jurisdiction and Authority
The Hearing Examiner has jurisdiction to hold a public hearing on this quasi-judicial rezone,
and to issue a written recommendation for final action to the Council, pursuant to RCW
35A.63.170 and Chapters 2.32 and 15.09 of the Kent City Code.
Section 15.09.050 (A)(3) of the Kent Zoning Code sets forth the standards and criteria the
Examiner must use to evaluate a request for a rezone. A request for a rezone shall only be
granted if:
a. The proposed rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan;
b. The proposed rezone and subsequent development of the site would be compatible
with development in the vicinity;
C. The proposed rezone will not unduly burden the transportation system in the vicinity
of the property with significant adverse impacts which cannot be mitigated;
d. Circumstances have changed substantially since the establishment of the current
zoning district to warrant the proposed rezone;
e. The proposed rezone will not adversely affect the health, safety, and general welfare
of the citizens of the City of Kent.
Based on the Findings specified above, the Examiner makes the following conclusions:
Consistencv with Comprehensive Plan
CONCLUSION 1: The proposed rezone is consistent with the both the City-wide
Comprehensive Plan and the Valley Floor Comprehensive Plan.
1.1 Both plans recognize the transitional nature of the MA zoning designation. The
purpose of that designation was to allow some control over how much multifamily
development occurs. Both plans have designated the site as suitable for multifamily
residential development.
1.2 The Examiner must also consider the policies of the comprehensive plans as well as the
map designations. The City of Kent Council decided to develop a comprehensive plan as
authorized by state law many years ago. See, Chapters 35.63 and 35A.63 RCW. According
to state law, a comprehensive plan means "the policies and proposals approved by the
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legislative body" in the manner set forth in state law. RCW 35A.63.010. This may include
a map or maps, charts, diagrams, reports and explanatory text as well as "other devices and
materials" to "express, explain or depict" the elements of the plan. RCW 35A.63.061 . The
policies of the Valley Floor Plan include an overall housing goal to "preserve and expand
existing residential neighborhoods located close to necessary public facilities and services"
and to "guide new residential development into suitable areas on the Valley Floor." Exhibit
1, Planning Department Report, page 4. The proposed rezone is consistent with these
policies.
Compatibility with Development in the Vicinity
CONCLUSION 2: The potential development associated with the rezone proposal would
be compatible with the existing development in the vicinity of the proposed rezone.
The proposed rezone is in an area of multifamily residential housing development. The
proposed rezone would be consistent with surrounding development. The type of
development authorized under the proposed zone is more compatible with the existing
development than is the type of development authorized under the current zone. The MA
zone authorizes the processing of agricultural and horticultural products. This type of
activity is not compatible with multifamily residential development that surrounds the site.
Burden on Transportation System
CONCLUSION 3: The proposed rezone would not unduly burden the transportation
system
3.1 The traffic impacts associated with the potential development of the proposed rezone
were reviewed by the City as part of the environmental review of the rezone proposal. The
Planning Department evidence shows that traffic impacts associated with potential
developments in the MRG zone can be mitigated at the time of the application for a specific
development. Exhibit 1, (MDNS).
Change of Circumstances
CONCLUSION 4: Circumstances have changed substantially since the establishment of
the MA zone to warrant the proposed rezone.
The subject property was annexed to the City in 1959 and was given the "MA" zoning
designation in 1972. There has been significant changes in land use activity around the site
since 1972. The proposed zoning designation reflects the multifamily growth that has
occurred in the area.
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Health Safety and Welfare of the Citizens of Kent
CONCLUSION 5: The proposed rezone would not adversely affect the general welfare
of the citizens of Kent in the area surrounding the proposed rezone.
No one presented any evidence of any nature against this rezone proposal. The Hearing
Examiner must conclude that the proposed rezone would not have any adverse affect on
anyone in the area surrounding the rezone.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the above Findings and Conclusions, the Examiner recommends the City Council
APPROVE this request for a rezone. It is the Examiner's opinion that the rezone request,
as proposed, meets the criteria for approval established by the Council.
Dated this 30th day of November, 1994.
THEODORE PAUL HUNTER
Hearing Examiner
APPEALS FROM HEARING EXAMINER DECISIONS.
Request of Reconsideration
Any aggrieved person may request a reconsideration of a decision by the Hearing Examiner
if either (a) a specific error of fact, law, or judgment can be identified or (b) new evidence
is available which was not available at the time of the hearing. Reconsideration requests
should be addressed to: Hearing Examiner, 220 Fourth Avenue S., Kent, WA 98032.
Reconsiderations are answered in writing by the Hearing Examiner.
Notice of Right to Appeal
The decision of the Hearing Examiner is final unless a written appeal to the Council is filed
by a party within 14 days of the decision. The appeal must be filed with the City Clerk.
Usually, new information cannot be raised on appeal. All relevant information and
arguments should be presented at the public hearing before the City Council.
There is no appeal of the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to the City Council. The
City Council shall consider the rezone recommendation at a regularly scheduled public
meeting within 30 days.
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CITY OF KENT
KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(206) 859-3390
STAFF REPORT
m�vuca� FOR HEARING EXAMINER MEETING OF
MARCH 1, 1995 3 : 00 PM
FILE NO : LADUM REZONE #RZ-94-2
APPLICANT: Larry and Jacqueline Ladum
REQUEST: A remand from Kent City Council to
consider two Zoning Code Sections :
15 . 04 . 160 and 15 . 09 . 050 (C) (5) This item
was heard on November 16 , 1994 and is a
request to rezone approximately 4 acres
of property from MA, Industrial
Agricultural, to MR-G, Garden Density
Multifamily Residential
STAFF
REPRESENTATIVE : Fred N. Satterstrom, Planning Manager
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
HEARING EXAMINER
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION: REMAND TO HEARING EXAMINER
I . REMAND INFORMATION
On January 17, 1995 this item came before the Kent City
Council and after deliberations, it was remanded back to the
Hearing Examiner to address two issues : 1) fiscal impacts of
the proposed rezone (Section 15 . 04 . 160 of the Kent Zoning
Code) , and impacts to schools (Section 15 . 09 . 050) .
City Council expressed concern that the fiscal impacts of the
rezone were not adequately addressed, as required by KCC,
Section 15 . 04 . 160 . This section states :
"The City has, through its RA and MA zones, the key to
assuring efficient and attractive growth. It is
essential that the City avoid excessive zoning far in
advance of demand. Rezoning of RA and MA lands to more
intensive use shall be predicated upon the documentation
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of the need for additional residential, commercial, or
industrial land in the city. This documentation shall
consist of a fiscal impact analysis showing that the
other lands already zoned and accessible to municipal
services are not sufficient or suitable to accommodate
demand for the proposed uses and that the market demand
for the proposed development is sufficient to generate
the revenues necessary to provide municipal services,
including but not limited to police, fire, streets,
water, drainage and sewer, required by the project. "
Also, Council expressed concern that the issue of school
impacts be addressed further. This concern relates to the
criteria relating to rezones, KCC Section 15 . 09 . 050 (C) (5)
which states : "The proposed rezone will not adversely affect
the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of
Kent. "
II . ANALYSIS
Fiscal impact analysis :
The applicant, Mr. Larry Ladum, had originally submitted some
materials on October 31, 1994 in an attempt to satisfy the
intent statement of Section 15 . 04 . 160 . These materials
included a cover letter (dated 10-31-94) , a list of vacant
lands in the Kent area, and a Cain & Scott publication which
discusses the rental market . Staff concluded at the time that
these materials did not constitute a comprehensive analysis of
fiscal impacts but probably met the intent of the zoning code
requirement . This conclusion was entered into the record by
verbal testimony of city staff at the public hearing on
November 16, 1994 .
Following the remand by the City Council, a fiscal impact
analysis was submitted to the Kent Planning Department by
Progressive Land Planning on February 14, 1995 . This study
was completed by Mr. Robert Hansen on behalf of the applicant
and is appended to this staff report .
The fiscal impact analysis submitted by Mr. Hansen describes
the anticipated 64-unit multifamily development of the Ladum
site and discusses impacts to fire, police, and water and
sewer services . The conclusion of the report is that the
"revenues from increased land value assessment and City fees
will largely outweigh costs since services and facilities
already exist . " (p. 1) . The report did not include
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documentation that other lands already zoned and accessible to
municipal services are not sufficient or suitable to
accommodate additional residential growth, however.
School Impacts :
Notification of the proposed Ladum rezone was mailed to the
Kent School District on October 7, 1994 . No comments were
submitted from the District either in writing or in public
testimony at the hearing on November 16 , 1994 .
The fiscal impact analysis submitted by Mr. Hansen also
addresses impacts to elementary and junior high schools in the
area of the proposed rezone. According to the analysis, the
proposed 64-units would result in 13 new elementary students
and 6+ new middle-school students . The report concludes that
"while enrollment of Neeley-O'Brien is now beyond capacity,
the new elementary school planned for 1996 should
significantly improve the situation making impact of this
project upon schools non-significant . " (p. 9) .
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APPLICATION NAME: Ladum
NUMBER: #RZ-94-2 DATE: October 19, 1994
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REQUEST: Rezone N
LEGEND
Application site
Zoning / Topography Zoning boundary
Kent City Limits
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MINVID i• 17- OI S •
PUBLIC WORKS therefor. The County will be funding the
overlay work on both ends of this particular
segment. The actual cost is anticipated to be
within the $65, 000 budgeted.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L)
Carnaby Street Sidewalks. AUTHORIZATION to
accept as complete the contract with Mer-Con
Inc. for the Carnaby Street Sidewalks project,
and release of retainage after receipt of
State releases, as recommended by the Public
Works Committee. The original contract was
$36, 290. 00 . The final construction cost was
$43, 740. 92 , the overage being due to additional
landscaping required. Adequate funds within the
sidewalk fund exist to cover this overage..
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3R)
Reiten Road Landslide. AUTHORIZATION to accept
as complete the contract with Pile Contractors,
Inc. for the Reiten Road Landslide project and
release of retainage after State releases, as
recommended by the Public Works Director. The
original contract was $24 , 400. 00. The final •
construction cost was $24, 740 . 00.
PLAT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
South Bend Preliminary Plat #SU-94-8.
AUTHORIZATION to set March 9, 1996 as the
date for a one-year extension for South Bend
Preliminary Subdivision No. SU-94-8 as requested
by Robert A. Bennett to insure that this plat is
completed.
REZONE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
Ladum Rezone #RZ-94-2. The Hearing Examiner has
recommended approval of an application by Larry
and Jacqueline Ladum to rezone four acres from
MA, Industrial Agricultural, to MRG, Garden
Density Multifamily Residential. The property
is located at approximately 6300 S. '236th
Street.
ORR MOVED to remand the Ladum Rezone RZ-94-2
back to the Hearing Examiner to address two
issues. Houser seconded.
Orr explained that Kent Zoning Code Section
15. 04 . 160 states that rezoning of RA and MA •
lands to more intensive use shall be predicated
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REZONE upon the documentation of the need for addi-
tional residential, commercial or industrial
land in Kent and that this documentation shall
consist of a fiscal impact analysis showing the
other lands already zoned and accessible to
municipal services are not sufficient and/or
suitable to accommodate demand for the proposed
uses and that the market demand for the proposed
development is sufficient to generate the re-
venues necessary to provide municipal services
including but not limited to police, fire,
streets, water, drainage and sewer required by
the project. She said she does not feel this
issue has been addressed.
Orr said the second issue relates to Section
15 . 09 . 050, A. 3 . e. , which states that the pro-
posed rezone will not adversely affect the
health, safety and general welfare of the
citizens of the City of Kent. She noted that
this rezone directly abuts an elementary school
which is at or over capacity and she would like
. this issue addressed.
There were no further comments and Orr' s motion
carried.
ANNEXATIONS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3T)
(ADDED BY OPERATIONS DIRECTOR MCFALL)
Beck Annexation. AUTHORIZATION to set
February 71 1995, as the date for a public
hearing on the Beck Annexation, to consider
adoption of an annexation ordinance at that
time, and to publish the appropriate notice.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C)
Meridian Annexation. The proposed resolution
establishes a policy to preserve and encourage
single-family residential use as the predominant
land use within the proposed Meridian Annexation
area. Additionally, the resolution directs
staff to implement this policy as part of the
City's draft Comprehensive Plan.
Orr noted that a revised copy of the resolution
has been provided to Councilmembers, and that it
was approved by the Planning Committee today.
• SHE THEN MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 1420
establishing a policy to preserve and encourage
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RECEIVED
FEB 1 41995
CITY OF KENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
OF
RZ-94-2, LADUM REZONE
PROGRESSIVE LAND PLANNING
Robert 'Doc' Hansen
1902 So. Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98371
February 14, 1995
FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS OF RZ-94-2E LADUM REZONE
1. Summary of Project and its Fiscal Impacts
The project being proposed is 64 multiple family units
located on 4 . 0 acres within the City of Kent. The proposal
has no specific site plan and Fiscal Impact must be
determined on basis of "worst case" scenario, its specific
location, and relation to City services. The site is
bounded to the north, south and west by structures of multi-
family nature assumed similar to the ones being proposed
here. To the west sits the Neeley-O'Brien Elementary
School.
Existing public capital facilities surround the site and
public services already accommodate the area.
After inspecting the area and existing services, examining
past population characteristics and making several
assumptions, it can be stated that the project will have
insignificant negative fiscal impacts upon Kent and the
City's facilities. Revenues from increased land value
assessment and City fees will largely outweigh costs since
services and facilities already exist. Assuming a high
occupancy rate, the project will generate 126 new persons to
the area not necessarily from outside current or potential
city boundaries. Existing school and public services will
be able to accommodate the new population since the
facilities are available to serve the site. Fire and Police
response times will not be impacted since the area is now
served for similar land use.
During construction, retail sales to construction workers on
site would increase. After construction and during low
occupancy, retail sales would also increase in the area.
General revenue from taxes on the improved property value
would probably add $11,000 annually based upon current tax
levy rates.
More detailed analysis is found within the report.
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2 . Project Description
The project being proposed is summarized within the City's
Staff Report RZ-94-2 completed by Mr. Fred Satterstrom.
Hearing was completed on November 16, 1994 requesting a
rezone of approximately 4 .0 acres from MA ( Industrial
Agricultural) to MR-G (Garden Density Multiple Family
Residential) . The rezone would permit the development of
multiple family units to be constructed upon the property.
Although the applicant submitted no specific plans for
development, his project would consist of 64 multiple family
units. Staff has indicated and summarized that the project
would result in less than 2500 vehicle trips per day and
water and sanitary sewer would be provided by the City of
Kent through an 8 inch water line and a 10 inch sanitary
sewer line. As indicated within Mr. Satterstrom's report,
"several parks are located in the general vicinity of that
rezone site, including Russell Road Park, Cottonwood Drive
and Riverbend Golf Course. The playfield at Neeley-O'Brien
Elementary School is also open to the public for
recreational purposes. "
Also as indicated by staff within its report, the proposed
rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the
proposed development would be consistent with the
surrounding environment. After reviewing information that
it had received within the application, Staff ends its
report by recommending approval of the project.
It is important to recognize the location of the 4 . 0 acres
proposed for the project. The area is surrounded by
multiple family structures similar to those being proposed
on site. Being surrounded by multiple family structures and
the elementary school, it is unlikely that the acreage being
proposed for a multi-family development will be favorable
for single family development due to market. Return on the
investment in single family development would not be as
great as would multi-family development. The amount of
investment that would be required for single family
structures on this site could be invested in other parts of
King County, Pierce County, or Snohomish County with greater
return and less "non-sale" risk.
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3 . Existing Conditions and Anticipated Impacts
A. Population and Housing Characteristics.
Current population and housing characteristics for the City
of Kent are summarized in the Table below. In 1990 before
annexation activities household size was 2 .34 persons per
unit. Using estimates supplied to the State's Office of
Financial Management, household size has reduced slightly to
2 . 26 persons per household. The Department of Planning in
its Comprehensive Plan estimates that 60% of the housing
units are within multi-family structures.
Population/Housinq Characteristics
city Population 1990 1994
City Population 37,960 43,733
City Housing Units 16,246 19,309
Multi-Family (Assuming
60% of Total Housing 9,748 11,585
Units)
Multi-Family Household
size 2.34 2.26
Proiect
59
Expected Occupied
Housing Units (Assuming
7.1% vacancy)
Expected Population
(Assuming 2.3 Persons
per Household) 136
For purposes of this report it is not unreasonable to assume
a household size of 2 . 3 persons per household and a vacancy
rate of 7%. In 1990 vacancy rate was averaging 18 .6% for
renter occupied units in structures having between 5-9 units
- characteristic of the type of units being proposed here.
Assuming a 7 . 1% vacancy rate (permitting a "worst case"
scenario) 4 .5 units would be vacant and 59 units would have
population.
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Assuming 2 . 3 persons per unit, an additional 136 people
would be brought to Kent. This assumes, of course, that all
population to the project would come from outside Kent when,
in fact, some of the population residing in the resulting
project will transfer from other places in the City.
Also assuming that 60% of the total number housing units are
now multifamily structures, the City of Kent now has 11, 584
multifamily units. An additional 64 units would increase
the number of total multi-family units in Kent by less than
.56%.
B. Anticipated Revenue from Increased Assessment.
The project is expected to contribute money to the retail
economy from the employment necessary for its construction.
Residential construction activity adds to the economic
growth of the region by contributing to retail sales
associated with residential activity and construction
(building supply, hardware, furniture sales, business
services and communication) .
Taxable retail sales of construction materials in the Puget
Sound area accounts for 9.4% of total taxable retail sales
equaling over $3 .5 billion. Construction currently equals
and is expected to continue to equal over 5% of total
employment throughout the region.
While no specific site plan has been submitted by the
applicant for the project being proposed, it can be assumed
that units will be appraised similarly to those multifamily
structures which are adjacent to the site. Assuming a
continued rate of taxation of 3 . 084 per $1000 of assessed
property value (the current rate indicated within the City's
budget) , revenue from increased property. value can be
expected to exceed $11,000 per year. Current revenue from
the unimproved property equals just over $500 per year.
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C. Existing Fire and Police Services and Anticipated
Impacts.
1 . Fire Services
Information for the total number of calls made to
the Kent Fire Department in 1994 was obtained from
the Department. The proposed project is located
in an area protected primarily by Station #71 . If
Station #71 is unable to handle emergency calls or
if circumstances such as poor traffic flow exist
which slow response time, the station is backed by
Station #76 . The Table below outlines the number
of calls both stations received during 1994 and
the call type. Both call types are considered
"Priority 1" calls since they involve some kind of
emergency.
Kent Fire Runs
Station Total Runs EMS Runs % of Total Fire Calls % of Total
# 71 2,501 1,750 69.97 138 5.52
# 76 1, 137 604 53.12 87 7.65
TOTAL 9,797 6,684 68.20 615 6.28
Of the seven stations in Kent, Station #71 receives
more calls than the others (25.52% of all calls with
the City) . It receives the most EMS (Emergency
Medical Service) calls of all seven Stations and
only one station of the seven (Station #74 ) has a
higher percentage of its total calls allocated to
EMS calls. While Station #71 has the highest number
of structure fire calls of the seven, only one
station ( #74 ) has a lower percentage of its total
calls allocated to structure fire calls.
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A number of factors should be accounted in
determining a project's impacts upon the Kent Fire
Department. First, Stations are responsible to an
area based upon its potential response time to an
emergency. The traffic flow during one part of
the day will have more bearing upon whether a
station protects a particular area than how much
area or how many commercial and\or housing units
may be in an area. Therefore, during the peak
flow period of the day, Station #76 may be more
effective in responding to an emergency at the
site than would be Station #71. Because response
time is the primary consideration in determining
impacts upon the Fire Department, it is important
to consider a potential development's impact upon
the Department's response time to the site being
developed in case of an emergency. Station #76
reported a total of 1137 calls in 1994 . Of those
calls 604 or only 53. 12% were EMS calls and 87 or
7 . 6% of those calls were structure fires - far
less than for Station #71 . Because the proposed
project is located adjacent a high density area
and will have to meet new fire prevention
standards, impact upon the existing response time
would not occur. Hydrants for existing apartment
complexes already exist across the street from the
proposed project (See Water Map) . Since no impact
will be made upon the response time, statement of
"no financial impact" upon fire prevention is
justifiable.
2 . Police Services
The Kent City Police Department consists of a
total of 134 personnel. Eighteen ( 18) of those
personnel are clerical and the City has 85
commissioned officers. Patrol consists of 55
officers.
In 1994, police had a total of 57,559 calls which
was not broken down by type of call (emergency vs.
non-emergency) . If the total number of calls were
divided by population, it can be anticipated that
the project would result in an additional 177
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calls per year. If the total number of calls were
divided by total number of housing units, police
calls could be expected to increase by 191 calls
per year.
Like the impacts upon the fire district, the
increase upon police services are insignificant
since services already exist for the area.
D. Existing Water and Sewer Services and Anticipated
Impacts.
Maps at the end of this report show the location of
water facilities, sewer facilities, and storm sewer
facilities in relation to the proposed site. The maps
were obtained from the City of Kent Department of
Public Works and all have a scale of 1"=300 ' .
The first map displaying sanitary sewer facilities
shows the site being served on the south by an 8"
gravity main which flows into a 10" gravity main on the
west. It is assumed that a 6" to 8" main would be
required on-site to serve the project and that the main
would flow to the 10" main on the west. The developer
would be responsible for direct hook-up to sewers
thereby creating no construction cost to the City
except in inspection of hook-up. Assuming a "worst-
case scenario for income from the project, the City
would receive $800 monthly utility fees of $17 . 36 per
unit with an 18% vacancy rate.
The second map shows existing water facilities. The
site is served at the north and south ends by 8" mains.
A hydrant exists at the south end and across the street
from the site. While hydrants are likely necessary for
site protection, the hydrants would have to be provided
and installed by the developer leaving no construction
cost to the City except as is involved in inspection.
Assuming each household would be responsible for its
own water bill, the City would receive $35 ,200 for
installation of meters to measure water use.
Contractors would be charged $6,400 for cost of meters .
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The third map shows storm sewer facilities in relation
to the site. The MDNS approved for the project shows
the developer has agreed to executing a no-protest ULID
covenant for construction of a detention basin capable
of providing 275 acre feet of storage of storm water.
This would be provided at no cost to the City.
The fourth map is provided to show the site is not
within inventoried wetlands, the nearest being a
wetland east of the adjacent elementary school.
4. School Impacts
The proposed project is served by the Kent School District.
The project is expected to most impact the adjacent Neeley-
O'Brien Elementary and the Kent Junior High School. The
table below outlines these schools and their 1994 enrollment
as of October, 1994 .
Schools in the Kent School District Serving Site
Name 1994 Enrollment Capacity
Neeley O'Brien 565 487
Kent Junior High 746 847
As can be seen by the table Neeley elementary is now over
capacity and Kent Junior is below capacity according to the
School District. Existing teacher contracts indicate
maximum teacher:student ratio should not exceed 1:27 . This
is currently exceeded in many classrooms according to the
School District.
In discussing the existing situation with the Kent School
District it was pointed out that an additional elementary
school has been approved and will be constructed by 1996 .
The addition of this school will lower enrollments in
Neeley-O'Brien by distributing them towards other schools .
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The proposed project is located in a high density area.
Because it is not known the exact make-up of the population
that will reside in this project, projection of the number
of students that this project will generate depends upon a
number of assumptions.
First, it is assumed that the same number of elementary and
middle school-aged children that existed per housing unit in
1990 will exist in the new project. This assumption is not
unreasonable since housing growth began in this area after
1988 and should still reflect the character of the area.
A second assumption made is that the age breakdown of
students resulting from the project will equal the same age
breakdown as now exists . In 1990-1991 the Kent District the
number of households in the Kent area displayed . 18
elementary-aged students per multifamily household.
Therefore, it is assumed that each household in the project
will contribute .2 elementary-aged students to the adjacent
Neeley-O'Brien school. Also in 1990 there existed .07
persons per household of junior high school age in multi-
family households. Therefore, it is assumed here that the
proposed project would result in . 1 students of middle-
school age per housing unit. These numbers have been
rounded upward and do not reflect a vacancy rate to provide
a "worst case" scenario.
Given these assumptions the number of school-aged children
brought to the area by the project can be estimated. Again
assuming no vacancy, the project's 64 units would result in
12 .8 or 13 elementary students to Neeley-O'Brien Elementary
and 6.4 middle-school students to Kent Junior High School.
While enrollment of Neeley-O'Brien is now beyond capacity,
the new elementary school planned for 1996 should
significantly improve the situation making impact of this
project upon schools non-significant.
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CITY OF KENT
KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(206) 859-3390
STAFF REPORT
FOR HEARING EXAMINER MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 16, 1994 3 : 00 PM
FILE NO: LADUM REZONE #RZ-94-2
APPLICANT: Larry and Jacqueline Ladum
REQUEST: A request to rezone approximately 4 acres
of property from MA, Industrial
Agricultural, to MR-G, Garden Density
Multifamily Residential
STAFF
REPRESENTATIVE : Fred N. Satterstrom, Planning Manager
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL
I . GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Description of the Proposal
The applicant proposes to rezone approximately 4 . 0 acres
from the current zoning of MA, Industrial Agricultural,
to MR-G, Garden Density Multifamily Residential . No
specific development plans have been submitted as a part
of the rezone request .
B . Location
The subject property is located at approximately
6300 South 236th Street .
C. Size of Property
The size of the subject property is approximately 4 . 0
acres . The configuration of the lot is long and narrow,
measuring approximately 192' (width) by 900' (depth) .
D. Zoning
The subject site is bordered on the north, west, and
south sides by MR-G zoning. The parcel to the east of
the site is zoned MA.
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E. Land Use
The subject site is a remnant parcel wedged between the
developing Lakes project and the recently completed
Neeley-O' Brien Elementary School . Multifamily
residential use at The Lakes borders the rezone site on
its west and south sides . The elementary school borders
the site on the east . The parcel to the north is
presently vacant but is part of a future phase of The
Lakes development .
F. History
The subject property was annexed into the City of Kent in
1959 as part of a 2, 990 acre annexation (ordinance
#1013) . The present MA zoning was applied to the
property in 1973 as a result of a city-wide zoning
project .
II . ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. Environmental Assessment
A mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) for
the rezone was issued on April 21, 1994 (File
#ENV-94-12) . Two conditions were applied to the MDNS
related to traffic and stormwater mitigation.
B . Significant Physical Features
1 . Topography and Vegetation
The site is generally flat . Field grass and a few,
small deciduous trees cover the site .
C. Significant Social Features
1 . Street System
The property has access to South 236th Street which
is classified as a Residential Collector. The
street has a public right-of-way width of 60 feet
while the actual width of paving is 36 feet . The
street is improved with 2 lanes of asphalt paving,
curb and gutter, stormwater drainage, sidewalks and
street lighting. The average daily traffic count
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on the street is less than 2500 vehicle trips per
day. Traffic mitigation as a result of development
of the site has been addressed through the
environmental review process for the rezone .
2 . Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems
An existing 8-inch water line and a 10-inch
sanitary sewer line are available to serve the
subject property.
3 . Stormwater System
An on-site detention system and stormwater
treatment system may be required at the time of
development .
4 . LID' s
There are no existing or proposed Local Improvement
Districts for this property.
5 . Parks
Several parks are located in the general vicinity
of the rezone site, including Russell Road Park,
Cottonwood Grove, and Riverbend Golf Course . The
playfield at Neeley-O'Brien Elementary School is
also open to the public for recreational purposes .
III . CONSULTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
The following departments and agencies were advised of this
application:
Department of Operations
City Attorney
Fire Chief
City Clerk
Chief of Police
Development Services/Fire Prevention
Director of Public Works
Parks and Recreation Director
In addition to the above, all persons owning property which
lies within 200 feet of the site were notified of the
application and of the public hearing.
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IV. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REVIEW
A. Comprehensive Plan
The City-wide Comprehensive Plan map designates the
subject site as MF, Multifamily Residential . The
proposed rezone site falls within the planning area of
the Valley Floor Plan; this plan also designates the
subject site as Multifamily.
A rezone from Industrial Agricultural to Medium Density
Multifamily is consistent with the following goals,
objectives, and policies of the Valley Floor Plan:
HOUSING ELEMENT
GOAL 1 : Preserve and expand existing residential
neighborhoods located close to necessary
public facilities and services .
GOAL 2 : Guide new residential development into
suitable areas on the Valley Floor.
POLICY 2 : Permit and encourage multifamily
residential development where necessary
services are available .
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
GOAL 1 , POLICY 6 : Rezoning of RA and MA land for more
intensive use should occur
contiguous to areas already having
services, utilities and adequate
roads available .
Planning Department Comment :
The City-wide and Valley Floor Plan maps both designate
the subject site as Multifamily Residential . The
policies of the Valley Floor Plan that apply to this
application seem to encourage higher density multifamily
residential use in areas where utilities and public
services are already provided or can be provided at
minimal public cost . The proposed rezone site is
consistent with this policy. Water and sewer utilities
are available to the site. Full street improvements have
been made in the area. Public services are available .
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With existing multifamily use to the west and an
elementary school to the east, the site represents an
"in-fill" situation where multifamily use would be
compatible with its surroundings .
B . STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR GRANTING A REQUEST FOR REZONE
According to Kent City Code Section 15 . 09 . 050 (C) , " . . .the
following standards and criteria shall be used by the
Hearing Examiner and City Council to evaluate a request
for rezone . Such an amendment shall only be granted if
the City Council determines that the request is
consistent with these standards and criteria. "
1 . The proposed rezone is consistent with the
comprehensive plan.
Planning Department Comment :
As mentioned above under discussion in section IV.A, the
proposed rezone is consistent with the City-wide and
Valley Floor Plan maps, as well as the policies of the
Housing and Economic Development elements of the Valley
Floor Plan.
2 . The proposed rezone and subsequent development of
the site would be compatible with development in
the vicinity.
Planning Department Comment :
If developed to medium-density multifamily residential
use, the proposed rezone site would be compatible with
land in the area. The rezone site is bordered by
existing multifamily development on the west and south
sides . Future multifamily residential development is
planned to the north. An existing elementary school is
located adjacent to the east .
3 . The proposed rezone will not unduly burden the
transportation system in the vicinity of the
property with significant adverse impacts which
cannot be mitigated.
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Planning Department Comment :
The site has access directly to S . 236th Street, which is
a fully improved street with curbs, gutters, sidewalks ,
and storm drainage facilities . This road currently has
less than 2 , 500 vehicle trips per day. Mitigation of
traffic impacts was also addressed during the
environmental review process, and area-wide impacts were
addressed through a corridor agreement for construction
of the 224th Street arterial . In addition, public
transportation is available on S . 236th Street near the
subject site .
4 . Circumstances have changed substantially since the
establishment of the current zoning district to
warrant the proposed rezone .
Plannina Department Comment :
The current MA zoning was applied to the subject property
with the adoption of a new city-wide zoning ordinance in
1973 . Since that time, over 1, 000 units of multifamily
development have been constructed at The Lakes, an
adjacent master planned community approved in 1980 . The
Neeley-O' Brien Elementary School was constructed on land
to the east in 1992 . Other multifamily development has
occurred to the east and south of the rezone site .
Infrastructural improvements - i .e . , roads and utilities
- have been constructed in the vicinity to meet the needs
of a growing residential population. The industrial
development anticipated by the MA zoning in 1973 has not
occurred. Instead, the area surrounding the site has
become residential in character, and built out in
multifamily residences in the range of 16-20 units per
acre . A rezone to MR-G would be compatible with recent
development trends in the area .
S . The proposed rezone will not adversely affect the
health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens
of the city.
Planning Department Comment :
The proposed rezone to MR-G will not adversely affect the
public health, safety and general welfare of citizens of
the city. The environmental review for the proposed
rezone concluded that no significant adverse impacts
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which could not be mitigated would result from
multifamily development on the site . The site is flat
with no significant vegetation. A fully improved roadway
provides access to the site, and utilities are adequate
to serve future multifamily development . Existing,
surrounding residential development has been built under
MR-G zoning, the same zoning which is requested under
this application. Therefore, the proposed rezone will
not adversely affect the general welfare of the citizens
of Kent .
V. PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Upon review of the merits of this request and the code
criteria for granting approval of a rezone, the staff
recommends APPROVAL of the Ladum rezone #RZ-94-2 .
KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 , 1995
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: ADULT USE ZONING AMENDMENT ZCA-95-1
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: At it's meeting on April 18, 1995, the
City Council requested that if the Planning Commission is un-
able to come to a conclusion and make a recommendation to the
Council on Adult Use zoning, that the matter be brought to the
Council for action without a Planning Commission recommenda-
tion.
3 . EXHIBITS: Staff memo and attachment
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO__,I- YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember iV moves, Councilmember seconds
that the Adult se Zoning Amendment ZCA-d-1 be referred to the
Planning Committee for a recommendation and referral back to
the City Council.
DISCUSSION•
ACTION:
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Council Agenda
Item No. 4B
CITY OF Z4\���
CITY OF KENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(206) 859-3390
MEMORANDUM
May 2 , 1995
MEMO TO: JUDY WOODS, CITY COUNCIL CHAIR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: KENT MORRILL, PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON ADULT USE ZONING
On April 24th the Planning Commission held a continued public
hearing to consider Adult Use Zoning. However, after considering
four options offered by the Planning Department, the Commission was
unable to bring closure to this matter and make a recommendation to
the Council . At the request of the City Council I am forwarding
the Adult Use Zoning issue to you for your action without a
Planning Commission recommendation.
Of the four options proposed by the Planning Department, three were
voted on by the Commission with option #4 receiving the most votes
in favor (3 for, 4 against) .
The Planning Commission considered Adult Use Zoning five different
times beginning in January, 1995 . The Commission held meetings as
follows :
HEARINGS
February 27
March 27
April 24
WORKSHOPS
January 23
April 10
A paper titled Collected Findings in support of Kent' s city
attorney' s recommendation: written by Commissioner Janette Nuss is
attached to this memo for your information.
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Attachment
Ccllected Findings in support of I- sni's " city rneys'
recom�ndat�^n:
9y J�nette
T 9 cities in �estern Was|/i nit on
re1jarding t|ieir zaning codes on Adult Use Fri tertainme"t.
The cities were Tukwilla' Sea Tac, Federal Way, Auburn, Lake
Forest Park, Renton, Bellevue' Mercer Island , and Everett.
In addition I have done three interviews. One with
Barbara Ivanhoff from the Chamber of Commerce in Kent. One
With a woman w6o has worked in these types �f clubs for
approxiemately 8 years, doing everything from dancing,
training the dancers, running the tills, and managing clubs.
My third interview was with attorney , Larry Warren from the
city of Renton, wko, in 1986' won a lawsuit against a
buisnessman who wanted to put in an x-rated movie theater .
Results from the city contacts:
E;ery city I contacted with their zoning in plcace
zoned within some form of commercial use only. The only
exception, was Everett . Everett decided to zone certain
parts of the M1 , M2, and C2, zones with regulaticns.
Unfortunately, Everett is also the only city which told me
that they are being sued.
Results from personal intervieus:
I was prompted to call Everett after my interview with ~'
the woman who has worked the clubs for so many years. She
cautioned against zoning in secluded areas because the
Police don' t frequent them as often and it ' s more difficult
for police to get there, if needed. By zoning an area where
the streets are already busy, police will be around more
frequently. In addition, busy areas may discourage patrons
due to high visibility.
Barbara Ivanhoff from the Chamber Of Commerce was
another one of my interviews. She told me to zone in
manufacturing areas will depleat the limited number of
manufacturing sites available, thus reduce the potential for
higher paying manufacturing jobs, since these jobs can' t be
zcned in other areas.
Faith Lumstead a planner from Bellevue said that they
zoned commercial rather than manufacturing in order to be
true to the zoning code.
Attorney Larry Warren, from Renton, pointed out that
the two main factors which helped him win his case, was by
having regulations and zoning codes in place prior to any
court chalenges. Even though Renton won and had everything
in palce it still ended up costing approxiamately 1 million
dollars.
Mr . Warren emphasized the importance of taking pro-
active measures now as apposed to re-active measures later.
For these reasons, and the findings presented by
staff, I am in strong favor of the zoning recommendation
made by our city attorney.
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date May 2 , 1995
Category Bids
1. SUBJECT: JAMES STREET/4TH AVENUE NORTH IMPROVEMENTS (KCRJC)
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: At the last Council meeting, Shoreline
Construction was awarded the contract for this project subject
to receipt of King County RJC Traffic Mitigation funds. Due to
RJC bid award delays and probable increase costsWs+F4WAV&*%i*/f
contraceAeAelayed further, it is the Public Works Director's
recommendation that the previous award be revised deleting
reference to receipt of RJC funds.
3 . EXHIBITS: Public Works Directo memorandum
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works irector
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL PERSONNE IMPACT: NO YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $281 . 206.26
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Kin Co ntv RJC Traffic Miti ation Pa ent
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
that the James Street/4th Avenue Improvements project be
awarded to Shoreline Construction in the amount of $282,206.26,
including tax.
DISCUSSION• MCI-
Council
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Item No. 5A
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
April 27, 1995
TO: Mayor & City Counci
FROM: Don Wickstrom
RE: James Street/4th Avenue Improvements (KCRJC)
This project was awarded at the last (4/18/95) Council meeting, subject to receipt
of King County RJC Traffic Mitigation funds. The attached memo was in your
Council packet thereon. As you are aware, King County has awarded the RJC
construction contract and authorized the expenditure. Because the payment of
their traffic mitigation monies is tied to the receipt of their building permit, it is
quite possible receipt thereof will be after the lapse of our bid hold (May 14th) on
subject project. As a result, we will be forced to readvertise, thus costing more
time and money.
In addition, the bids will most likely be higher. The low bid was $45,000 below
the second bid, but there was only $5,700 difference between the next 4 bidders,
thus indicating that the likely re-bid would be in the higher range. This is
particularly so now that we are getting into the construction season where there
may be numerous other projects to bid on. Further, and more significant, is the
time delay. Presently our James St. Overlay contractor, (contract awarded last
year) wants to restart his work in May.
As such, to avoid a piece-meal final product and a conflict between contractors,
we need to have the RJC street work done now. Since the risk of not getting the
RJC Traffic Mitigation fund is extremely remote and further delays just means a
more costly product at a reduced quality, the Public Works Director recommends
amending the award by deleting the contingency thereto.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
April 13, 1995
TO: Mayor & City Counci
FROM: Don Wickstrom
RE: James Street/4th Avenue Improvements (KCRJC)
Bid opening for this project was held on March 30, 1995 with 7 bids received.
The low bid was submitted by Shoreline Construction in the amount of
$282,206.26. The Engineer's estimate was $384,810.34.
BID SUMMARY
Shoreline Construction 282,206.26
West Coast Construction 327,417.58
Westwater Construction 329,069.67
Tydico, Inc. 329,803.04
Robison Construction 333,129.18
Klokstad Construction 363,302.45
Aurora Engineering 387,100.62
Engineer's Estimate 384,810.34
This project is part of the traffic mitigation requirements of the King County RJC
project. The County is paying the City to do this work. Monies for same and
other traffic mitigation work is to be paid by the County at the time they receive
their RJC building permit. Because the City's James Street overlay contractor
(project awarded last year) is scheduled to restart the overlay work in May, this
project needs to be completed as soon as possible, in order to avoid a piece-meal
end product. As such, the Public Works Director recommends that Shoreline
Construction be awarded the James Street/4th Avenue Improvements project for
the bid amount of $282,206.26 subject to receipt of the associated monies
therefore from the County.
4TH
CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A.
R E P O R T S
A. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
B. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
D. PLANNING COMMITTEE
E. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
F. PARKS COMMITTEE
G. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
April 4, 1995
Council Present: Christi Houser, Chair; Paul Mann
Staff Present: Helen Wickstrom, Tom Brubaker, John Hodgson, Pamela McFall, Jack
Ball, Teri Stump
Other: Jim Brennan: Lee & Associates Landscape Architects, 100 South King
Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104
Chairperson Houser called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. Councilmember Bennett was unable to
attend.
DIRECTOR OF GOLF: John Hodgson discussed the resignation of the current Director of Golf at
Riverbend Golf Complex, Tom Sovay. Formal approval will be requested in May. Britt Wilkerson will
be Acting Director of Golf. John Hodgson distributed a copy of the golf card/application to be
processed through the Customer Service Department.
YANGZHOU PAVILION: Jim Brennan of Lee & associates Landscape Architects reviewed the Master
Plan and design of the Pavilion site. The location for the Pavilion is the Burlington Green, located
across from Kaibara Park. This area will become the International Park for all sister cities. Installation
of the Pavilion is scheduled for May. Mr. Brennan and his staff have developed a garden surrounding
the Pavilion in traditional Chinese style. He proceeded to explain what constitutes a Chinese garden,-
it must have a spacial quality, a meditative focus with multiple views from the outside and water which
will be incorporated by flowing river-type waterway design; symbolic of the Yangtze River in Yangzhou.
Chair Houser and Councilmember Mann were very impressed with the design. Discussion following
regarding the need for lighting in hopes of deterring vandalism. The Pavilion was shipped on March
24 and takes approximately 30 days to arrive.
YOUTHITEEN PROGRAM: John Hodgson asked the Committee if the format of the monthly reports
is acceptable. Chair Houser responded that the information is good and appreciated how it is set up.
John then brought up the expansion of the program. Kent Junior High is so crowded now that a
second night must be added. Chairperson Mann told John to keep up the good work.
PROJECTS/PROGRAMS: John shared that Polygon will be providing services on the Soames Home
as in lieu of fees. The services include construction of a seven stall parking lot, deeding some land
and painting the house. A grant we have applied for will cover other upgrades.
Riverbend Golf Complex: Pardon our Progress signs go up soon at the Clubhouse. June 15 is the
deadline for golf course projects. John reported that the revenue is down, but not as bad as expected.
Christi Houser felt the miniature golf course will draw a lot of people.
John showed pictures of the Parks Maintenance greenhouse and stated that the staff is looking for
donations for more greenhouses, as one is not enough for"Coloring our Cities" as proposed in our City
Target Issues.
Kiwanis wants to spend money and time in the renovation of the local Kiwanis Tot Lots.
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ADDED ITEMS:
Skateboard Park: John Hodgson showed pictures of the proposed location for the skateboard park;
which is the area north of Uplands Playfield, behind Kent Commons. Ken Chatwin gave John a full
report from WCIA. They don't support it, but won't stop it. John asked permission to give the Parks
Director authority to form a citizen's committee, including youth, to research the location, planning,
funding and construction of a skateboard park in Kent. Councilmember Mann made the motion, Chair
Houser seconded. The vote was unanimous 2-0.
IAC Resolution: Helen Wickstrom asked the Parks Committee for a motion for Mayor White to sign
the attached resolution, authorizing the application to the IAC for the acquisition of the Morrill property
(East Hill Park Expansion). Paul Mann made the motion. Chair Houser seconded. The vote was
unanimous 2-0.
Councilmember Mann shared that he had received a letter from a Salt Aire Hills resident who has
concerns with three City Departments: Parks, Police and Planning. John Hodgson who will address
their issues for the future plans for park development in their area.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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