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SUMMARY AGENDA
C11Y OF KENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 3 , 1995
Council Chambers
9 7: 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. rLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Introduction of Yangzhou, China Exchange Employees
Employee of the Month
,�. Regional Justice Center Update
2 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
LA. Ramstead/East Hill Annexation Zoning
3 . C,ONSENT CALENDAR
✓�, Approval of Minutes
Approval of Bills
\1C. Ladum Rezone RZ-94-2 - Set Meeting Date
�. Subdivision Code Amendment #SCA-94-1 - Ordinance .3a OL
Council Workshop on Comprehensive Plan - Set Date
Selection of Artist for Reclamation Art Project -
Approval
�. 1995 Art Plan Budget and Five Year Plan (1995-1999) -
Acceptance
tom. R.V. Parking/Naden Avenue - Accept as Complete
✓l�' The Lakes - Bill of Sale
J Cascade Federal Credit Union - Bill of Sale
XPlat of Lindental, Phase I - Bill of Sale
4 . OTHER BUSINESS
None
5. BIDS
None
6. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
7 . RE ORTS
ECUTIVE SESSION - Labor Negotiations
8 . ADJOURNMENT
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heard.
A) Introduction of
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C) Regional Justice Center Update
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 3 . 1995
Category Public Hearings
1. SUBJECT: RAMSTEAD/EAST HILL ANNEXATION ZONING (AZ-94-2)
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This public hearing is the second of two
hearings to be held by the City Council on the proposed initial
zoning of the Ramstead/East Hill annexation area. The Council
held the first hearing on November 15, 1994 . The Planning Com-
mission has recommended approval of the proposed initial zoning
designation as outlined in Attachment A for the Ramstead/East
Hill Annexation Area.
3 . EXHIBITS: Staff memo including Attachment A map; Staff Report
of 10/24/94, Planning Commission minutes of 10/24/94
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Commission
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO ✓ YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
OPEN HEARING:
PUBLIC INPUT• Y
CLOSE HEARING:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
to modify the Planning Commission' s
recommendation of approval of the proposed initial zoning
designation as outlined in Attachment A for the Ramstead/East
Hill Annexation Area (AZ-94-2) , and to direct the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary or ance.
DISCUSSION•
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 2A
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CITY OF KENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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vn � MEMORANDUM
January 3, 1995
MEMO TO: MAYOR JIM WHITE AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JAMES P. HARRIS, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: SECOND HEARING ON PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION -
RAMSTEAD/EAST HILL ANNEXATION AREA ZONING (#AZ-94-2)
Following a public hearing on October 24, 1994, the Planning Commission voted to
recommend initial zoning for the Ramstead/East Hill annexation area. The Planning
Commission's zoning recommendation is shown on the attached map, labeled
Attachment A.
The City Council is required by state law to hold two public hearings on proposed
annexation zoning. The Council held its first public hearing on the Planning
Commission zoning recommendation for the Ramstead/East Hill area on November 15,
1994. The second is scheduled for January 3, 1995.
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cc: Fred N. Satterstrom, Planning Manager
Attachment A
RAMSTEAD / EASTHILL
PLANNING COMMISSION
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STAFF REPORT
FOR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF OCTOBER 24, 1994
MEMO TO: KENT MORRILL, CHAIR, AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM: LYN KEENAN, CONSULTING PLANNER
SUBJECT: RAMSTEAD/EAST HILL ANNEXATION INITIAL ZONING##AZ-94-2
I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. Description of the Proposal
The current proposal is establishment of initial City of Kent zoning for properties located
within the Ramstead Annexation.
B. History
On July 1, 1994 the City of Kent annexed 594 acres known as the "Ramstead/East Hill
Annexation". Per the requirements of Section 15.03.020E of the Kent Zoning Code, this
area was then given an interim zone of R1-20 (Single-Family Residential, 20,000 sq.ft.
minimum lot size). The interim zone must be replaced by Kent's initial zoning within
six months.
C. Location and Size
The Ramstead/East Hill Annexation encompasses 594 acres situated on Kent's East Hill,
generally south and east of the existing commercial development at the 104th
Ave.SE/Kent Kangley Rd. intersection. A small portion of the annexation extends
westerly to the valley floor.
The northern boundaries of the annexation are SE 264th St.(extended) and Kent Kangley
Road. The eastern boundary is an irregular shaped line extending from 120th Ave. SE
at Kent-Kangley Road to 116th Ave.SE at SE 276th St.SE. The southern boundary is
approximately SE 276th St.SE(extended) and SE 284th St. at 104th Ave. SE (extended).
The western boundary is approximately 98th Ave.SE (extended), the Green River, and
102nd Ave.SE (extended). (Figure 5)
11. SIGNIFICANT NATURAL FEATURES
A. Topography
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The majority of the annexation area encompasses flat and rolling terrain atop the East
Hill Plateau. A few small ravines with narrow bands of 5%-20% slopes are also found
atop the plateau. The western portion of the annexation area encompasses the steep,
west-facing slope of East Hill. Slopes in this area generally range from 30%-40%, with
the steepest slopes at approximately 70%. The small area on the valley floor is flat.
B. Soils
Atop the plateau, soils outside the ravines and/or wetlands are mapped as Alderwood
gravelly sandy loam. This soil type is considered generally suitable for urban
development. Soils within the ravines and wetlands are identified as the
Norma/Tukwila/Seattle series. These soils present certain hazards to development (poor
drainage, seasonal high water table, and seismic hazards).
The steep, west-facing slope of East Hill is mapped as Alderwood and Kitsap soils, very
steep. The King County Sensitive Areas Map Folio (SAMF) has mapped these slopes
as Class III landslide, Class III seismic, and erosion hazard areas.
Soils on the valley floor have been mapped as of the Oridia/Briscot/Puyallup/Newberg
series. Potential hazards relate to the seasonal high water table, flooding and poor
drainage.
C. Surface Water
The annexation area is situated within three drainage basins. The eastern portion drains
into Soosette Creek, part of the Soos Creek drainage basin. The southwestern portion
of the area drains westerly and southerly through ravines to the lower Green River. The
central portion of the area drains to Mill Creek, flowing northwesterly to the City of
Kent Upper Mill Creek Detention Basin situated east of 104th Ave.SE., within the
annexation area. From the detention basin, drainage flows northerly through Mill Creek
Canyon to the valley floor and ultimately to the Green River at the Black River pump
station in Renton.
In addition to Mill Creek, the King County SAMF identifies two unclassified streams
within the northern portion of the annexation area and one wetland along the east side
of 108th Ave.SE. The 1991 Draft EIS for the 272nd/277th Corridor Study also
identified several smaller wetlands along the proposed arterial corridor. These small
wetlands were determined to be of low functional value. Some wetlands may also exist
on the valley floor at the base of the hillside.
The Green River is designated as a Class 1 stream. That portion of the annexation area
adjacent to the river is within the 100 year floodplain.
D. Plants and Animals
Vegetation atop the plateau is a mix of urban landscaping, small stands of evergreen and
deciduous trees, and grass fields. A range of small animals, primarily birds, is found
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in the more developed areas. Within the less developed areas, some larger species,
including deer, may be found. Wetland areas can provide important habitat.
The hillside area is still heavily vegetated. Vegetation consists primarily of second
growth evergreens, such as Douglas fir, with some deciduous species such as big-leaf
maple. The understory consists of ferns, berries, and a variety of shrubs, and smaller
maple and alder trees. The forest vegetation provides habitat for a variety of birds,
including hawks and owls. Evidence of deer, coyote, and mountain beaver have also
been found on the hillside.
The shorelines and floodplain of the Green River are occupied by grasses, sedges,
forbes, shrubs and small deciduous trees. This area typically provides habitat for
resident and migratory birds, as well as some reptiles, amphibians and some mammals.
The river itself provides freshwater habitat for a variety of birds, amphibians, resident
and migratory salmon, and other resident fish.
III. SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL FEATURES
A. Land Use
Atop the plateau, the annexation area contains a mixture of multi-family, suburban
single-family, and large lot residential land uses, as well as one small convenience store
and a portion of an elementary school site. The hillside and valley floor areas are
undeveloped except for one single-family dwelling located at the base of the hill.
Considerable single-family platting activity has occurred in the northeastern and central
portions of the plateau area. Some of these plats are completed and occupied and some
are now under construction. Multi-family residential complexes have been developed
south of Kent-Kangley Rd., along both sides of 114th Ave.SE., and at the southeast
corner of SE 264th St.and 104th Ave.SE. The western and southern portions of the
plateau area are occupied by large lot single-family residences. The City of Kent Upper
Mill Creek Detention Basin is situated in the central portion of the plateau area, but is
not part of this annexation as it was already within the city limits. A new elementary
school is located east of 108th Ave. SE at the southern annexation boundary.
B. Circulation System
The annexation area is served by an incomplete grid pattern consisting of both arterials
and local access streets. The plateau area is now accessed via Kent-Kangley Road
(SR516), a fully improved five lane east-west major arterial. Local east-west access
within the annexation area is provided by discontinuous sections of local streets such as
SE 264th St, SE 267th St., and SE 272nd St. North-south circulation is provided by
104th Ave.SE, 106th Ave.SE, Ave.SE, 108th Ave.SE, 114th Ave. SE, and 116th
Ave.SE. Pedestrian and bicycle circulation is generally limited to road shoulders.
Newer plats include sidewalks.
When constructed, the new 272nd/277th arterial will pass through the southern and
eastern portions of the annexation area and will provide a new arterial connection
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between the valley floor and East Hill. The new arterial will intersect Kent-Kangley
Road at 116th Ave. SE.
That portion of the annexation area on the valley floor is accessed by the Green River
Road.
C. Water and Sewer Systems
The Ramstead/East Hill annexation is within the City of Kent water franchise area.
Existing lines serve development in the central and eastern portions of the annexation
area. The plan for the Kent water system anticipates serving the annexation area.
The annexation area, with the exception of the hillside and valley floor areas, is also
within the City of Kent sewer franchise area. Existing lines now serve only the central
and eastern portions of the plateau area, but the sewer plan anticipates expansion of
sanitary sewers throughout the remainder of the franchise area.
IV. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REVIEW
A. King County Planning and Zoning
For purposes of King County planning, the Ramstead/East Hill annexation lies within the
County's Soos Creek community planning area. The Soos Creek Community Plan was
last updated in 1991. This plan designated multi-family, single-family and urban
separator uses within the annexation area. Multi-family areas (9-30 units per acre) were
designated in the following locations: south of SE 264th St. along both sides of 104th
Ave. SE; south of Sequoia Junior High School; and south of Kent-Kangley Road along
both sides of 114th Ave.SE. The remainder of the annexation plateau area was
designated Single-family, 1-8 units per acre, and the hillside and valley floor areas were
designated Urban Separator, 1 unit per acre, clustered. The plateau portion of the
annexation area was identified as within the City of Kent's preliminary urban growth
area.
The 1992 County zoning adopted in conjunction with this Plan reflects the Plan's land
use designations as well as Plan policies related to directing urban growth to appropriate
areas and phasing that growth. (See Figure 1) New residential development was to be
phased in order to time development with the availability of services. The intent was to
encourage efficient use of urban land before opening new areas to urban development.
The Plan identified two phases of development, implemented through growth reserve
zoning. Phase 1 properties were to be zoned Growth Reserve for three years, with
underlying urban zoning to become effective on January 1, 1995. Phase 2 properties
were to remain at a low densities until annexed to a city or a plan amendment would
apply an urban density. These properties would have been eligible to apply for a rezone
in 1995. Anticipated urban density lot sizes would be approximately 7200 square feet.
Within the Ramstead/East Hill area, the multi-family areas, with the exception of the
area at the southwest corner of SE 164th St. and 104th Ave. SE (zoned RM-1800), were
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zoned RD-3600P. One parcel west of 104th Ave. SE was also zoned RM-2400 to allow
continuation of a clinic use.
Single-family properties already committed to development (primarily in the eastern and
central portion of the annexation area) were zoned SR-7200. The remainder of the
residential area was zoned Growth Reserve 2.5 and designated as part of the Phase 2
area.
The hillside and valley floor portions of the annexation area were zoned Suburban
Cluster, one unit per acre, to implement the urban separator concept. The urban
separator is intended to help preserve environmentally sensitive areas, to provide visual
relief from continuous development and to reinforce the unique identities of communities.
B. City of Kent Planning
The Ramstead/East Hill annexation is located within the City's urban growth/potential
annexation area as established in 1992 through the joint City/County Growth
Management Act planning process.
The City of Kent has both a city-wide Comprehensive Plan, last updated in 1977, and
sub-area Plans. The goals, objectives, and policies of these plans provide direction for
future land use decisions in the City of Kent. The Ramstead/East Hill annexation lies
within the area of the East Hill subarea plan, adopted in 1982. This Plan designates the
existing multi-family area south of Kent-Kangley Road at 114th Ave.SE and an area
south of SE 264th St. along 104th Ave.SE., as MF-12, multi-family. The remainder of
the area is designated SF-6 single-family. A small area on the valley floor is designated
SF -3, single-family.
The City is now revising its 1977 Comprehensive Plan to meet requirements of the State
Growth Management Act (GMA). In September, 1992, the Kent City Council adopted
framework planning goals for the new City Comprehensive Plan. Pertinent goals are as
follows:
Urban Growth
1. A future growth and development pattern shall be encouraged which minimizes
urban sprawl. In particular, the conversion of undeveloped land not presently in
the City into low-density urban development shall be discouraged.
3. Growth shall occur first in areas already served by public infrastructure,
particularly roads, water and sewer systems.
Public Facilities
2. Development shall not occur in areas unless there are public facilities and
services in place or planned which are adequate to accommodate that
development. Level of service standards should be established for public facilities
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which ensure the adequacy of services while at the same time facilitating the
city's land use goals.
Housing
2. Guide new residential development into areas where the needed services and
facilities are available, and in a manner which is compatible with existing
neighborhoods.
4. Ensure environmental quality in residential areas.
Open Space and Recreation
1. The City shall provide and enhance significant open space, including
environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat, areas
prone to flooding or geological hazards, and stream corridors. The City shall
also preserve and maintain its active and passive recreational areas, cultural
resource areas, scenic vistas and areas which serve as physical or visual buffers.
4. The City shall identify and designate open space corridors that will connect
environmentally sensitive areas, viewsheds, or other areas where a contiguous
system would provide greater benefit than a series of isolated areas.
Draft goals and policies for individual plan elements, such as housing, are now being
reviewed. The draft Land Use Plan Map currently reflects County planning designations
for those areas outside the city limits.
V. INITIAL ZONING ALTERNATIVES
Three initial zoning alternatives have been developed, as follows:
Alternative 1. Continue the previous King County zoning pattern.
Alternative 1 would convert the previous King County zoning to the closest equivalent
City of Kent zoning. The conversion would be as follows:
King_CoupV City of Kent
SC, Suburban Cluster RA, Residential Agriculture
SR 7200, Suburban Residential R1-7.2, Single-family
RD 3600, Two-Family Dwelling MR-D, Duplex Multi-family
RM 2400, Medium Density MR-G, Garden Density Multi-
Multi-family (18 units/acre) family (16 units/acre)
RM 1800, High Density MR-M, Medium Density Multi-
Multi-family (24 units/acre) family (23 units/acre)
GR 2.5, Growth Reserve No equivalent
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Inasmuch as the City does not have a Growth Reserve category, and it was the County's
intent that the GR areas would be rezoned to a higher residential density when annexed
to a city, all GR 2.5 properties would become R1-7.2 under this alternative. The zoning
pattern for this alternative is shown in Figure 2.
Alternative 2. Establish the annexation area as an urban single-family
neighborhood, bounded by the natural hillside (functioning as an urban separator)
on the west, while acknowledging existing multi-family development.
This alternative would result in: blocks of existing multi-family development being zoned
MR-G, Garden Density Multi-family (generally consistent with the density of the existing
development); the hillside and valley floor areas being zoned RA, Residential Agriculture
to preserve the natural hillside; and the remainder of the area being zoned R1-7.2,
Single-family Residential (7200 square foot minimum lot size). Under this alternative,
undeveloped properties previously zoned multi-family in the County would now be zoned
single-family. The 7200 square foot minimum single-family lot size would result in an
"urban density" throughout the annexation area. The zoning pattern for this alternative
is shown in Figure 3.
Alternative 3. Establish the annexation area as a single-family neighborhood with
both urban and large lot densities, bounded by the natural hillside (functioning as
an urban separator) on the west, while acknowledging existing multi-family
development.
This alternative would be similar to Alternative 2 except that a wider variety of single-
family lot sizes would be encouraged. Property west of 114th Ave. SE, adjacent to the
existing multi-family development (proposed MRG) and property at the southeast corner
of SE 264th St. and 104th Ave. SE, would be zoned R1-5.0 (5000 square foot minimum
lot size). Properties in the northwestern portion of the annexation area, west of 104th
Ave. SE and north of SE 272nd St.SE would be designated R1-9.6 (9600 square foot
minimum lot size). This zoning is consistent with existing city zoning to the west and
the proximity to the hillside. Properties adjacent to, and south of, the proposed new
272nd/277th St. corridor would be zoned R1-20 to allow an area of larger lots consistent
with the more rural character of this southern area. The central and eastern portions of
the annexation area would be designated R1-7.2 (7200 square foot minimum lot size).
The zoning pattern for this alternative is shown in Figure 4.
VI. PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Department recommends approval of Alternative 3. This alternative is
consistent with the Framework Goals of the new Comprehensive Plan, consistent with
the intent of the East Hill Plan, and consistent with the character and nature of the
planned residential development within the annexation area.
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This alternative will require some minor modifications to the proposed City-Wide
Comprehensive Plan Map. Staff will develop these revisions and integrate them
into the Planning Commission's deliberation process on the Comprehensive Plan.
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KENT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 24, 1994
The meeting of the Kent Planning Commission was called to order by Chair Kent Morrill at 7:03
p.m. on October 24, 1994 in Kent City Hall, Chambers West.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kent Morrill, Chair
Janette Nuss, Vice Chair
Gwen Dahle
Kenneth Dozier
Connie Epperiy
Edward Heineman, Jr.
Robert MacIsaac
Russ Stringham
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Raymond Ward
PLANNING STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
James Harris, Planning Director
Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager
Lyn Keenan, Planning Consultant
NanSea Potts, Recording Secretary
OTHER CITY STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Laurie Evezich, Assistant City Attorney
Tim LaPorte, Engineering Supervisor
APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 10, 1994 MINUTES
Additions to the minutes of the October 10, 1994 Planning Commission meeting by
Commissioner Nuss are as follows:
Under Area I: Request for SF-3 designation for a 20 acre site between South 208th and 212th
streets, east of 92nd avenue south (Ross). It was stated that several residents have spoken in
opposition to higher density than SF-1 for this area. It was also pointed out that the principal
from Springbrook Elementary said that upon graduation from sixth grade, these students
currently must be bussed to not only one, but two separate junior high schools.
The commission was also reminded of the resident who stated that if increased density occurred
in this area, he would put his home up for sale and move out of the city of Kent.
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Planning Commission
Minutes
October 24, 1994
It was MOVED and SECONDED to accept the minutes of the October 10, 1994 Planning
Commission meeting as amended. The motion CARRIED.
ADDED AGENDA ITEMS
None
COMMUNICATIONS
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NOTICE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
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Public Hearin:Ramstead/East Hill Annexation Zonine - #AZ-94-2
Chair Morrill introduced Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager, who said the purpose of the
meeting was to designate initial annexation zoning for the Ramstead/East Hill area which was
annexed into the city of Kent on July 1, 1994. He said the area is approximately 600 acres,
with about 1,800 people, with approximately 50 percent single family housing. Upon annexation
to the city of Kent, an interim zoning designation of R1-20 replaced King County zoning. (Single
family, minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet)
Mr. Satterstrom discussed the process involved to complete the annexation zoning, which
includes this public hearing with the Planning Commission's recommendation, and two
additional public hearings scheduled 30 days apart at City Council meetings.
Mr. Satterstrom introduced Ms. Lyn Keenan, Planning Consultant, and defined her background
and role in supplying the staff report which was reviewed by the Planning Commission during
the Ramstead/East Hill Annexation Zoning workshop at the last meeting.
Mr. Satterstrom submitted a letter for the record from Mr. Merrick Lentz, a local architect,
which concurs with staff's proposed zoning for the subject property located at 26125 114th
Avenue S.E.
Ms. Keenan indicated the annexation area on the map, generally defining the annexation area
boundaries. She gave a general overview of the information disclosed in the staff memorandum
concerning the Ramstead/East Hill Annexation Zoning (#AZ-94-2) dated October 24, 1994.
Areas discussed included identifying sensitive areas such as wetland areas, steep slopes, and
drainage basins, and the ratio of single family and multifamily. Ms. Keenan described the few
existing commercial land uses and indicated the proposed route of the 277th street corridor.
Ranstead/East Hill Annexation Zoning
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Planning Commission
Minutes
October 24, 1994
Ms. Keenan provided zoning background of the annexation area, stating the area was originally
included in the county's Soos Creek community planning area. She referenced page 6 of the
staff report which outlines the comparable Kent zoning designations to King County zoning.
Ms. Keenan reviewed three alternatives for initial zoning of the Ramstead/East Hill annexation
area. The alternatives are: 1) Continue the previous King County Zoning. 2) Establish the
annexation area as an urban single-family neighborhood, bounded by the natural hillside
(functioning as an urban separator) on the west, while acknowledging existing multi-family
development. 3) Establish the annexation area as a single-family neighborhood with both urban
and large lot densities, bounded by the natural hillside (functioning as an urban separator) on the
west, while acknowledging existing multi-family development.
Ms. Keenan said staff's recommendation is to approve Alternative 3, which remains consistent
with Framework Goals of the Kent Comprehensive Plan, consistent with the intent of the East
Hill Plan, and consistent with the character and nature of the planned residential development
within the annexation area.
Ms. Keenan answered questions from the commissioners. A clarification was made regarding
the City of Kent's allowable minimum lot size. Ms. Keenan confirmed the minimum size to be
R1-5.0 (5,000 square feet), rather than R1-7.2 (7,200 square feet). She also stated Alternative
2 provided for the maximum number of single family homes as the lot sizes are consistently Rl-
7.2 which allows more units.
Chair Morrill opened the public hearing to testimony.
Robert Hicks 27108 110 Avenue S.E. - Kent
Mr. Hicks stated Alternative 3 appeared to be to the residents' advantage, and said he did not
want to see condos, apartments or duplexes in his area.
Lawrence Campbell 10024 SE 240th, #102 - Kent
Mr. Campbell testified on behalf of three clients, Mr. and Mrs. Mack, Mr. Crozier, and Mr.
and Mrs. Preikschat asking the commission to allow a higher density zoning designation for their
property. Mr. Campbell said at the time the signatures were obtained for annexations, none of
his clients were informed of the potential down-zoning of their properties. Their properties were
zoned down from the previous county zoning of RD3600, comparable to Kent's MRD. Mr.
Campbell favored Alternative 1, with respect to his client's best interests, allowing a MRD
zoning.
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Ekhard Preikschat 9048 NE 41 ST, Bellevue
Mr. Preikschat said he was speaking on behalf of his parents and Jim Crozier, who were unable
to attend the meeting. He said due to a City of Kent sewer moratorium, his parents were unable
to develop their property. Also, recently the City asked for an emergency sewer line and a
sewer easement through the property. His parents complied. Mr. Preikschat explained the
amount of buildable property was lost, and reiterated Mr. Campbell's request for a MRD zoning
designation or a cluster housing designation.
Mr. Preikschat stated the location of the property as directly south of Sequoia Jr. High, at the
corner of 108th avenue and 264th street. When asked which alternative he desired, he said he
preferred Alternative 1. He said the acreage lost due to the City's sewer requirements is about
1.5 acres out of 4.8 acres, leaving 3.5 acres, not including the wetlands setbacks of fifty feet.
Mr. Preikschat said he would be agreeable to another alternative if an MRD zoning designation
not be recommended for his property.
Jim Harris, Planning Director commented regarding whether a cluster housing designation had
been developed in Kent. He said it was not in Kent's Zoning Code, but after the Comprehensive
Plan is finalized and depending on deliberations, cluster housing could be included in one year.
Chair Morrill stated that following public testimony, Mr. Satterstrom will categorize the issues
and respond.
Ray Christensen 26626 104th AV SE, Kent
Mr. Christensen said he lives near the holding pond and has seen the pond flooded during rain
storms. He said he was fearful additional housing projects or apartment complexes will cause
the pond to overflow.
Glenn Button 24838 116th AV SE, Kent
Mr. Button said he purchased his property 35 years ago (was 1.75 acres, now 1.6 acres due to
widening of Kent Kangiey) and was previous zoned as business property through King County.
There was a store (The Totem Pole) on this property, which was moved directly west. Mr.
Button requested to have a zoning designation of Residential/Commercial. It was suggested his
lot be grandfathered as commercial.
Bill Carleton 10201 SE 270th Place, Kent
Mr. Carleton has owned 1.5 acres for 35 years. His concern was with future growth of the Kent
area, specifically with recent activity regarding multifamily housing, roads, strip malls, wetlands
and tree preservation. He stated he felt the value of single family homes would escalate, and
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Mr. Carleton was asked how he felt about the concept of mixed use, allowing businesses below
and apartments on top. He said it was an interesting concept but he still preferred individual
ownership.
Bernadette Epstein 27519 114 AV SE, Kent
Ms. Epstein expressed her concern regarding the quality of life in Kent. She told the
commission she wished to keep apartment housing down, allowing children to grow up in a more
rural environment.
Frankie Keyes 10216 SE 267th St, Kent
Mrs. Keyes asked Mr. Satterstrom, on behalf of Mrs. Doris Ramstead, what effect the proposed
zoning for Mrs. Ramstead's 20 acre parcel would have on her short plat. It was indicated on
the map that the subject short plat is the southern-most area of the annexation area. Ms. Keyes
inquired if zoning regulations had changed so as to allow construction on property zoned
residential agricultural (RA). Chair .Morrill said the question would be answered by Mr.
Satterstrom at the end of public testimony.
When asked which alternative she would prefer, Mrs. Keyes stated either alternative 2 or 3
would be satisfactory, provided new apartments would not be allowed. She also said she would
like to see up-zoning so individual property owners could build on their land.
Karen Rehkop 24633 156th AV SE, Kent
Ms. Rehkop is the owner four parcels which include the previously mentioned store, generally
located at 11701 Kent Kangley Road and single family residences. Ms. Rehkop said she wished
the property could remain commercial, but also allow the homes. She suggested a designation
of community commercial would be a more suitable designation for the best use of the land.
When Ms. Rehkop was asked if a designation of MRG (Garden Density, multifamily up to 16
units per acre) would be satisfactory, she said it would, if the commercial use would still be
allowed. It was stated she could grandfather the commercial site. Ms. Rehkop said she was
concerned that she would not be allowed to make improvements to the property.
Tom Lowe 11625 SE 270th St, Kent
Mr. Lowe said he felt in regards to zoning determinations, perhaps a short-term approach was,
being taken, and that we should consider the long-term affects of decisions made today. When
asked which alternative he would like to see, he said they were basically all the same, however,
overall there appeared to be a lack of integration, specifically regarding the 277th Street
corridor. When asked if he had recommendations for the plan, Mr. Lowe said he felt the
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planners educated in their field were the best qualified to present important information and
make planning decisions.
When asked if he agreed with staff's recommendation for alternative 3, with possible
modifications, he replied he still feels alternative 3 is a short term solution.
Hans Freiwald 11824 SE 270th St, Kent
Mr. Freiwald said he is concerned about the environmental impact created by developers who
are building too many homes. He specifically mentioned the wetlands, congested traffic
problems on East Hill and aircraft noise.
John Kiefer 11048 SE 274th St, Kent
Mr. Kiefer stated concerns regarding the marketability of his two year old home, which is
located in the vicinity of the 272nd St corridor. He said he felt the multifamily units would not
suffer the same financial impact as would the single family homeowner. Mr. Kiefer stated his
preference for additional property he owns near the corridor at 11016 S 274th, would be a MRG
zoning designation.
When asked which alternative he would prefer, Mr. Kiefer stated the best alternative would
include cluster housing and open space. He also said he would prefer higher density only for
the buffer area next to the corridor to support transit, rather than for the entire area.
Gail Shewey 11217 SE 274th Street, Kent
Mr. Shewey expressed his concern for the impact to the quality of life in Kent, with regards to
the 272nd/277th Street corridor project and the new school in his neighborhood. He asked the
commission to consider the homeowner's needs before making zoning determinations. Mr.
Shewey asked if he would still be allowed to have one grazing animal per half acre.
Jeff Horn 11253 SE 267th PL, Kent
Mr. Horn asked if the city was taking into consideration the need for safety provisions for
children travelling to school near the proposed corridor.
Chair Morrill closed public testimony and called for a five minute recess at 8:45 pm.
Mr. Satterstrom thanked the attendees for coming to the public hearing, and discussed the
difficulty in making zoning determinations to please all concerned. He said both he and Ms.
Keenan took extensive notes of the testimony and had grouped the topics for staff's responses.
The four general categories are: 1) The effect the planned 272nd/277th Street Corridor has on
Land Use and Zoning, 2) The desired commercial zoning on Kent Kangley Road, east of 116th
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Avenue, 3) The zoning request for property south of Sequoia Jr. High School, 4) The
Ramstead property zoning.
Mr. Satterstrom described the route of the planned 272nd/277th Street Corridor, and discussed
zoning details related to the proposed corridor which passes through the Ramstead/East Hill
annexation area. He stated R1-7.2 zoning was recommended by staff north of the corridor, and
a more rural designation of R1-20 to the south. He also said the City and the school district
worked together for access and safety in planning the corridor. Mr. Satterstrom said Mr. Tim
LaPorte, Engineering Supervisor was in attendance and could assist by answering specific
questions concerning the corridor.
Mr. Satterstrom spoke on the Kent Kangley Road issues. He indicated the properties on the map
located east of 116th Avenue, which have existing commercial/residential land uses. He said the
area is currently zoned single family R1-7.2, the equivalent of the previous King County zoning.
Mr. Satterstrom said commercial uses are classified as legal, non-conforming and would allow
more latitude, allowing exterior improvements to the existing structure, and expansion through
a conditional use permit. He stated this area is surrounded by single family zoning, and staff's
recommendation is to have this area remain R1-7.2.
Questions followed concerning requirements for improving and enlarging a non-conforming use
property. Mr. Satterstrom said the conditional use permit process, which includes a public
hearing would be required if the owner chose to expand the structure beyond the existing
original grandfathered use. He explained if the building bums, providing the structure is less
than fifty percent destroyed, it could be rebuilt to the prior specifications. He offered to check
the City of Kent Zoning Code regulations as they relate to non-conforming properties.
A clarification for the term "conversion" was requested. Mr. Satterstrom said he believed when
the corridor is finished, and heavy traffic is on 116th, further land use considerations quite
possibly will be made for the intersection at 116th and Kent Kangley Road.
Ms. Keenan discussed the previous county zoning related to the properties south of S.E. 264th
Street, east of 108th Avenue, and explained staff s zoning recommendation for this area as single
family RI-7.2 zoning rather than MRD. She explained the zoning of surrounding properties,
confirming staff's recommendation.
It was asked if staff had made considerations since the property owners were agreeable to the
city of Kent's requests for easements. Ms. Keenan said perhaps an R1-5.0 or a future cluster
housing designation would allow the densities requested by the property owners, still keeping
the zoning in the single family category.
It was noted that King County zoning had split the lots; the top part was designated MRD, the
bottom portion was zoned single family residential. Ms. Keenan answered that a wetlands is
located south west of the property.
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Mr. Harris commented that staff does not have the right to imply that possible higher density
zoning trade-offs would be allowed to secure easements for sewers or roads from the public.
He said zoning changes can be made after due consideration and through the normal application
process.
Ms. Keenan responded to the question concerning the RA zoning determination for the area
owned by Mrs. Doris Ramstead, saying one unit per acre is allowed under this designation,
consistent with King County. She further explained the topography and staff's recommendation
for RA, rather than considering an R1-20 zoning designation.
Tim LaPorte, Engineering Supervisor answered questions concerning the provision of sound
buffers for the areas south of the proposed 272nd/277th corridor. He said none were identified
in the Environmental Impact Statement, and that King County approved five plats along 116th
which did not provide noise buffers. Mr. LaPorte said the City of Kent has been notifying new
home buyers in that area of the proposed corridor.
Mr. Satterstrom read from section 15.08.100 of the Kent Zoning Code relating to non-
conforming uses. He said as long as a structure is not being enlarged or structurally altered,
improvements would be allowed by authorization of the Planning Director. Therefore,
expansion with structural changes would require a conditional use permit, necessitating a hearing
by the Hearing Examiner.
When asked if adding heating to a structure would be allowed as an improvement, Mr.
Satterstrom stated it would be allowed. Also, Mr. Satterstrom said replacing a wall would be
allowed, but building a new wall would require a conditional use permit.
Comments were made by the Commissioners, and individual preferences to the alternatives were
given. It was suggested to develop a compromise between alternative 2 and 3, which would
allow higher density for the property south of the Jr. High, as indicated on Figure 2 in the staff
report.
Chair Morrill said he felt it was the consensus of the commission to allow higher density zoning
south of the Junior High School, recommending MRD (Multifamily Residential Duplex). Mr.
Satterstrom was asked to explain the difference between MRD and an R1-5.0 zoning designation.
He said if it were all flat land, and all developable, an MRD designation would allow ten units
per acre, and an R1-5.0 would allow about 8 units per acre.
Discussions followed regarding possible building constraints as wetlands and slopes, and the
importance of protecting these areas.
Mr. Harris stated he felt King County originally buffered the blueberry patch, which is a vast
wetlands, and the school with multifamily zoning. He said if a line needed to be drawn to
separate the multifamily area, and the line should remain consistent with King County's.
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It was MOVED and SECONDED to approve alternative 3 with the area south of the Sequoia
Jr. High school changed to R1-5.0. A friendly amendment was added to include preservation
of the wetlands. The motion FAILED. VOTE: Yea - Commissioners Dahle, Nuss, Heineman.
Nay - Commissioners Dozier, Epperly, Stringham, MacIsaac, Morrill
It was MOVED and SECONDED to adopt alternative 3 with the same area designated as MRD,
with the same friendly amendment. The motion CARRIED. VOTE: Yea - Commissioners
Nuss, Morrill, Epperly, Dozier, Stringham, MacIsaac. Nay - Commissioner Dahle
CONTINUED DELIBERATION - KENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN #{CPA-94-1
Chair Morrill said that in light of the late hour, deliberations on the Kent Comprehensive Plan
will continue at the next meeting, November 14, 1994.
It was MOVED and SECONDED to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. The motion CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
4Rec
. Harris
ng Secretary
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CONSENT CALENDAR
3 . City Council Action:
Councilmember O"CL moves, Councilmember
seconds that Consent Calendar Items A through K be approved.
Discussion V�
Action 0-,2
3A. Approval of Minutes.
Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of
December 13 , 1994.
3B. Approval of Bills.
Approval of payment of the bills received through November 30
and paid on November 30, 1994 after auditing by the Operations
Committee on December 28, 1994 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/30/94 149458-149871 $1,709, 971. 89
Approval of checks issued for payroll for November 16 through
November 30, 1994 and paid on November 28 and December 5, 1994 :
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/28/94 Checks 199502-199548 $ 25, 390.97
Advices 19918-19955 20, 941. 95
12/5/94 Checks 199459-199921 $ 308, 378.54
Advices 19956-20402 505 ,452 .93
$ 860, 164 . 39
Note: Payroll includes Teamsters Settlement 11/28/94 and
Police Holiday BuyBack.
Approval of payment of the bills received through December 15
and paid on December 15, 1994 after auditing by the Operations
Committee on December 28, 1994.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/15/94 149872-150347 $2 ,499, 747. 41
Approval of checks issued for payroll for December 1 through
December 15, 1994 and paid on December 20, 1994 :
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/20/94 Checks 199922-200214 $ 273, 324 .77
Advices 20403-20777 473 ,282 .53
$ 746, 607.30
Council Agenda
Item No. 3 A-B
Kent, Washington
December 13 , 1994
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor White. Present: Councilmembers Bennett,
Clark, Houser, Johnson, Mann, Orr and Woods, Operations Director/
Chief of Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Public Works
Director Wickstrom, Planning Director Harris, Fire Chief Angelo,
Human Resources Division Director Viseth, Finance Division
Director Miller, and Parks Director Hodgson. Approximately 40
people were at the meeting. The flag salute was led by Cub Scout
Pack 402 .
PUBLIC Ross Hansen asked to speak on the City's refusal
COMMUNICATIONS to abide by Superior Court orders. The Mayor
noted that this is a matter of litigation, and
no discussion was held.
Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced
that Detective Sergeant Bob Holt has been
selected as Employee of the Month for December.
He noted that Holt has been a Police Department
employee for 19 years and is well deserving of
this honor for his ability to lead, his commit-
ment to the City, and his positive attitude. He
added that Holt has served on the Emergency
Response Team for over fifteen years, served as
past President of the Police Guild, and is also
a representative on the LEOFF Disability Board.
He then presented Holt with the Employee of the
Month plaque.
Introduction of Mayor's Appointees. Mayor White
introduced the following appointees:
Transit Advisory Board: Jason Cooper
Human Services Commission: Janer Wilford and
Marijean Heutmaker
Saturday Market Board: Tiffany Sargeant
Drinking Driver Task Force: Mike Buckingham and
Nancy Woo
Human Services Commission,
Council Representative: Dr. Judy Woods
Planning Commission: Connie Epperly
CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A
CALENDAR through Y be approved. Johnson seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes
of the regular Council meeting of November 15,
1994 .
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HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3U)
SANITATION Walnut Ridge - Bill of Sale. AUTHORIZATION to
accept the Bill of Sale for Walnut Ridge sub-
mitted by John E. Ferguson for continuous
maintenance and operation of 611 feet of water
main extension, 778 feet of sanitary sewer,
1, 197 feet of street improvements and 1,029 feet
of storm sewer, and release of bonds after
expiration period, as recommended by the Public
Works Director. This project is located at S.
242nd Street & 96th Avenue S.E.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3V)
Regatta at the Lakes - Bill of Sale. AUTHORI-
ZATION to accept the Bill of Sale for Regatta at
the Lakes submitted by Regatta at the Lakes Ltd.
Partnership for continuous maintenance and
operation of 1, 146 feet of water main extension
and 490 feet of sanitary sewer extension, and
release of bonds after expiration period, as
recommended by the Public Works Director. This
project is located at S. 237th Street and 54th
Place South.
STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K)
LID 327 - Segregation of Assessments. ADOPTION
of Resolution No. 1415 authorizing the segre-
gation of Assessment 145 and 146 in LID 327, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee. The
properties are being divided separately with
each one paying its equal share of the assess-
ment.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L)
LID 330 - Segregation of Assessments. ADOPTION
of Resolution No. 1416 authorizing the segre-
gation of Assessments #61 #7 and #8 in LID 330,
as recommended by the Public Works Committee.
The properties are being divided separately with
each one paying its equal share of the assess-
ment.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M)
LID 327 - Segregation of Assessments - Amendment
of Resolutions. ADOPTION of Resolution Nos.
1417 1418 , and 1419 which make technical amend-
ments to recently passed Resolution Nos. 1404,
1407, and 1408, which segregated areas from
Assessment Nos. 45 & 46 in LID 327 .
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STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
VACATION University Savings Bank Street Vacation/Russell
Road. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1414 setting
February 7, 1995 as the public hearing date for
the University Savings Bank Street Vacation, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee. The
Public Works Department has received a request
from University Savings Bank for vacation of a
portion of Russell Road.
PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3T)
Mill Creek Interlocal Agreement - Amendment.
AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the Mill
Creek Interlocal Agreement Amendment, as recom-
mended by the Public Works Committee. The
Agreement was originally adopted on June 30,
1992 by King County and the Cities of Auburn and
Kent. This amendment extends the duration of
that agreement. Monies were approved in con-
junction with the 1995 budget.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3W)
Meeker Street Green River Bridge Painting
Accept as Complete. AUTHORIZATION to accept as
complete the contract with Coatings Unlimited
for the Meeker Street Green River Bridge
Painting project, and release of retainage
after receipt of State releases, as recommended
by the Public Works Director. The original
contract was for $138,950, and the final con-
struction cost is $138, 950. 00.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3X)
Mill Creek Canyon Erosion Control - Accent as
Complete. AUTHORIZATION to accept as complete
the contract with Golf Landscaping for the
Mill Creek Canyon Erosion Control project, and
release of retainage after receipt of State
releases, as recommended by the Public Works
Director. The original contract was for
$33,433 . 80, and the final construction cost is
$34,840. 40.
REZONE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
Red Robin Rezone - Ordinance. ADOPTION of
Ordinance No. 3205 rezoning approximately 1. 43
acres of property located at 25051/59 104th
Avenue S.E. from O, professional and office to
CC, community commercial, as approved by the
City Council on November 15, 1994 .
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ANNEXATION (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
Hong/Isaac Annexation Petition (AN-94-8) . This
date has been set to meet with the initiators of
the Hong/Isaac Annexation, an area of approxi-
mately 42 acres located east of I-5, west of
Military Road South, between S. 259th and S.
268th. Staff recommends that the Council accept
the 10% annexation petition and authorize cir-
culation of the 60% petition, subject to the
City's existing indebtedness.
Planning Director Harris pointed out the
location and noted that the area contains
approximately 28 single family dwellings on
41 lots. He added that the County's zoning is
SR7. 2 and that Kent' s West Hill Plan covers
this area and anticipates development of 3 to 4
single family dwellings per acre. He said
Kent' s zoning northerly and easterly of the
area is R1-7 . 2 . He outlined impacts to City
departments, and noted that estimated revenues
from the annexation are $23,929 and expenditures
are $14 , 935. Harris added that areas proposed
for annexation should exceed five acres in size
unless a smaller area would serve to straighten
a boundary or eliminate an island of unincor-
porated land. ORR MOVED to accept the 10%
annexation petition and authorize circulation
of the 60% petition, subject to the City's
existing indebtedness. Houser seconded.
Don Masoero, 3317 S. 259th Place, expressed con-
cern about errors in the staff report relating
to zoning, and noted that there is currently an
appeal on the vacation of S. 260th Place. He
also stated that there is a very serious traffic
problem on Military Road and that at times fire
engines cannot get out onto the street. He
noted that the cost of storm sewers would be a
big impact to the few property owners who front
the sewer. He also voiced concern about com-
ments made by the proponents of the annexation,
and recommended setting this matter aside until
all property owners have been contacted and it
has been determined whether the 10% petition is
valid. He indicated that the residents of the
area are not in favor of this annexation.
Walter Isaac, 9871 43rd Place N.E. , Seattle,
spoke on behalf of the property owners who
initiated the petition. He stated that the
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ANNEXATION petition contains 30% of the assessed valuation,
and consists of the properties owned by Mr. Hong
and Dr. Lau, and St. Columba's Church. He said
that representatives from the church later
suggested that they be left out of the annexa-
tion. He displayed a map and recommended,
because of the opposition to the annexation,
that the Council reduce the annexation to
approximately five acres. He noted that this
would enable them to have 60% and that the
property would benefit by getting sewers.
Chuck Hamilton, 25635 12th Avenue South, Senior
Warden at St. Columba's Episcopal Church, agreed
that they had been in favor of the annexation in
the beginning in order to obtain building per-
mits, but said they do not wish to go against
the neighborhood residents who are opposed to
the annexation.
Mr. Masoero said it is his understanding that
churches cannot be a part of the 10% and asked
that Mr. Isaac identify the 10% by name and
address, since he cannot find anyone who is in
favor of the annexation. Harris recommended
continuing this item to the January 17th Council
meeting in order to allow staff time to look at
the zoning, to look at Mr. Isaac's proposal, and
to bring back a revised staff report to Council.
He said Mr. Isaac needs to submit his new pro-
posed annexation to the Public Works Department
for verification of the 10$ assessed valuation.
Orr said she would prefer that the applicant
contact the city staff and a new date be set
when the issues have been resolved, and WITHDREW
her motion. The City Attorney clarified that
this issue should be continued if the original
petition is used. Orr said it appears a new
petition would be required, since the boundaries
would be different. There was no objection from
Council. ORR THEN MOVED to reject the Hong/
Isaac Annexation petition as it was presented
tonight. Woods seconded and the motion carried.
LEGISLATIVE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
PACKAGE Legislative Package for 1995. APPROVAL of the
1995 Legislative Package, as recommended by the
Operations Committee.
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LEGISLATIVE In conjunction with member cities of Suburban
PACKAGE Cities Association, and the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) and staff, a legislative
package has been developed. The package in-
cludes 10 issues to pursue in the legislature in
1995 as follows: Annexations, Juveniles,
Transportation, Growth Management, DUI, State
Fire Training Academy and Arson Investigation,
Tort Liability, Debtor Responsibility, Public
Works Trust Fund, and Electronic Information
Systems. This package was developed in an
effort to more effectively lobby for all member
cities through a combined effort.
APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N)
Transit Advisory Board. CONFIRMATION of the
Mayor's appointment of Jason Cooper to the Kent
City Transit Advisory Board. Mr. Cooper is a
Kent resident and is a student at the University
of Washington. He has been involved with
volunteer work in the community and is vitally
interested in Kent' s future. He will replace
Jennifer Looney and his appointment will con-
tinue to 4/30/96.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 30)
Human services commission. CONFIRMATION of the
Mayor's reappointment of Marijean Heutmaker and
Janer Wilford to the Kent Human Services
Commission. Their appointments will continue
to 1/1/98 .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3P)
Saturday Market Board. CONFIRMATION of the
Mayor' s appointment of Tiffany Sargeant to
the Kent Saturday Market Advisory Board.
Ms. Sargeant is a Kent resident and parti-
cipates in the Kent Saturday Market. She will
serve as a Vendor Representative on the Board
and will replace Dorothy Woodruff. Her ap-
pointment will continue to 10/95.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3Q)
Drinking Driver Task Force. CONFIRMATION of the
Mayor' s reappointment of Mike Buckingham and
Nancy Woo to the Kent Drinking Driver Task
Force. Their reappointments will continue to
1/1/98 .
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APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3R)
Human services Commission. CONFIRMATION of the
reappointment of Council President Woods to
continue serving as a Non-voting Council
Representative to the Kent Human Services
Commission. This reappointment will continue to
1/1/96.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3Y)
Kent Planning Commission. CONFIRMATION of the
Mayor's reappointment of Connie Epperly to the
Kent Planning Commission. Her appointment will
continue to 1/1/2000.
PUBLIC DEFENSE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
Public Defense Contract. AUTHORIZATION for
Administration to negotiate and execute an
agreement with N. Scott Stewart and C. Chip Goss
for public defense services pursuant to their
proposal and in a form substantially similar to
the proposed agreement, as approved by the
Operations Committee November 30, 1994 .
POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3S)
DEPARTMENT Corrections Facility Food Service Contract.
APPROVAL to extend the Corrections Facility Food
Service Contract for one year as provided for in
Section 11. 01, due to the excellent service and
low cost provided. The current food service
contract expires on 12/31/94 .
FIRE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
DEPARTMENT Minitor Pager Replacement. AUTHORIZATION to use
the one-time money from the rental of the fire
apparatus ($19,799) and from the head set
communications project ($7, 000) to purchase
replacement pagers, to set up a project account,
to transfer funds and to purchase the minitor
pagers. The City received funds from the State
for reimbursement of personnel costs and rental
of the apparatus for the Entiat fire. The older
minitor pagers are becoming too costly to main-
tain because of frequent repairs.
HUMAN RESOURCES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
Long-Term Disability Plan Enhancement.
AUTHORIZATION to contract with UNUM Insurance
Company to provide an enhanced long term
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December 13, 1994
HUMAN RESOURCES disability program to employees on or about
January 1, 1995, and for a budget adjustment to
expend funds from the Health Insurance Fund to
cover the cost of the LTD program.
PARKS & (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
RECREATION Riverbend Golf Range Turf Purchase. The Parks
Department and Parks Committee have approved the
purchase of a unique synthetic turf product for
application at the City' s driving range. This
product is called Am-Turf Range Turf and
Target Greens, and is made by American Turf
Manufacturing, Inc. This product specifically
meets the needs of the City's driving range and
only one manufacturer is available to supply
this product. As a result, the Parks Department
is requesting authorization to waive competitive
bidding requirements and to proceed with nego-
tiations to purchase this product within
established budgetary limits. HOUSER MOVED
that the Council find that the selected
synthetic turf product is only available from a
single source and that, as a result, competitive
bidding requirements should be waived; in addi-
tion, the Director of Parks and Recreation is
hereby authorized to negotiate with American
Turf Manufacturing, Inc. , for the purchase of
this product within budgetary limits. Mann
seconded and the motion carried.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the
bills received through November 15, 1994 and
paid on November 15, 1994 after auditing by the
Operations Committee on November 30, 1994 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/15/94 148941-149457 .$2 ,501, 011.31
Approval of checks issued for payroll for
November 1 through November 15, 1994 and paid on
November 18, 1994:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/18/94 Checks 199168-199501 $ 267,336. 15
Advises 19550-19917 454 ,547.29
$ 721,883 .44
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December 13, 1994
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
1994 Accounts Receivable Write-Offs. AUTHORI-
ZATION to write-off $8 ,520. 11 in uncollectible
accounts receivable for 1994, as recommended by
the Operations Committee at their November 30
meeting. The write-off amount is primarily
composed of accounts that have been turned over
to collection agencies and are deemed uncol-
lectible. The collection process has been
improved each year and this is the smallest
write-off in several years.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
1994 Budget Adjustment ordinance. ADOPTION of
Ordinance No. 3204 increasing the 1994 gross
budget by $7 , 414, 920, as recommended by the
Operations Committee at their November 30th
meeting. This ordinance is primarily a house-
keeping adjustment consolidating individual
budget items previously approved during the
year. $6, 284 ,558 has previously been approved
by Council and is primarily for capital pro-
jects. The balance of $1, 130, 362 has been
approved by the Operations Committee and ,
primarily increases the Insurance Fund related
to liability settlements, unemployment claims
and for insured damage on the fire truck last
year. This ordinance includes authorization of
a line of credit from the General Fund not to
exceed $200, 000 for the Housing and Community
Develop-ment Fund to cover expenditures until
the funds are reimbursed by King County.
REPORTS Council President. Woods asked Councilmembers
to contact Jan Banister with the date they
prefer for the annual Council retreat. Dates
available are January 20-21, February 3-4 and
March 3-4 .
Planning Committee. Orr thanked the staff,
Boardmembers, Commission members, and volunteers
for their support and wished everyone a happy
holiday season.
Administrative Reports. At the request of
Operations Director McFall, Finance Division
Director Miller reported on the results of the
property tax levy and on the investment prac-
tices of municipalities.
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December 13, 1994
REPORTS Regarding the property tax levy, Miller stated
that the amount authorized by the County was a
1.7% increase over last year, or a total of
$3 ,959, 669,785. She explained that this in-
cludes an annexation amount of $48, 658, 000 and
new construction of $52 , 000, 000. She added that
total mills levied is $3 . 08, which is a decrease
from last year's tax levy.
Miller explained that safety is the City's prime
concern in regard to investments, and that
liquidity and yield follow. She emphasized that
the investments are very safe and are almost
entirely government backed. She added that the
Firemen' s Relief and Pension is the only Fund
that can have mutual funds, and that they are
AAA mutual funds. She noted that the yield for
1993 was 6. 6% . Miller stated that an investment
policy is currently being developed.
EXECUTIVE At 7:45 p.m. , the Mayor announced an executive
SESSION session to discuss labor negotiations.
LABOR The meeting reconvened at 8: 10 p.m. JOHNSON
CONTRACTS MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into labor
contracts with Police Management and the
Firefighters Union. Woods seconded and the
motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting then adjourned.
Brenda Jaco e , CMC
City Clerk'
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 3 , 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: LADUM REZONE RZ-94-2 SET
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to set
January 17, 1995 as the date for a public meeting to consider
the Hearing Examiner's recommendation of approval for a rezone
application (RZ-94-2) by Larry and Jacqueline Ladum. The
property is located at approximately 6300 S. 236th Street.
3 . EXHIBITS: None
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Hearing Examiner
(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. 3C
Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 3 , 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: SUBDIVISION CODE AMENDMENT #SCA-94-1
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Planning
Committee, doption o Ordinance No. 3, o(� , amending Section
12. 04 .420 (C) (5) re ing to submission of title reports for
subdivisions.
3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinance, Planning Committee minutes of 12/13/94
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Committee
(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
ORDINANCE NO. ��D
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent , Washington, amending Chapter
12 . 04 of the Kent City Code by amending
Section 12 . 04 . 420 (C) (5) relating to
submission of title reports on subdivision
plats .
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I . Chapter 12 . 04 of the Kent City Code is
hereby amended by amending Section 12 . 04 . 420 (C) (5) to read as
follows :
Sec . 12 . 04 .420 . Subdivision and certain short subdivision final
plat .
A. An application for subdivision final plat shall be
filed with the planning department on forms prescribed by the
planning department . Eleven (11) copies of the final plat plus
the original shall be submitted. The final plat shall be
prepared by a land surveyor registered in accordance with the
requirements of RCW ch. 18 . 43 , and shall conform to the
preliminary plat . Application fees are on file in the city
clerk' s office .
B. The final subdivision plat or final short subdivision
plat for short subdivisions of five (5) or more lots shall be
drawn to a scale of not less than one (1) inch representing one
hundred (100) feet unless otherwise approved by the department of
engineering and on sheets eighteen (18) by twenty-two (22)
inches . The original drawing shall be in black ink on linen
tracing cloth or on stabilized drafting film, and shall :
1 . Include the date, title, name and location of the
subdivision, graphic scale and true north point .
2 . Display the lines of all streets and roads, alley
lines, lot lines, lot and blocks numbered in numerical order,
reservations, easements, and any areas to be dedicated to public
use, with notes stating their purpose and any limitations .
3 . Contain data sufficient to determine readily and
reproduce on the ground the location, bearing, and length of
every street, easement line, lot line, boundary line and block
line on site .
4 . Include dimensions to the nearest one-hundredth of
a foot and angles and bearings in degrees, minutes and seconds .
S . Include Lambert coordinates, if provided by the
department of public works for permanent control monuments on the
final plat as determined by the city engineer' s office .
6 . Display all interior permanent control monuments
located as determined by the city engineer' s office . All
interior monuments shall be installed prior to the release of any
bond.
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7 . Be mathematically correct .
8 . Be accompanied by an approved printed computer
plot closure or demonstrated mathematical plot closure on all
lots, streets, alleys and boundaries .
9 . Contain a legal description of the land to be
subdivided on both the title report and final linen. Legal
description shall be metes-and-bounds description reflecting
within such description ties to all subdivision lines, donation
claim lines and/or recorded plat lines .
10 . Be accompanied by a complete survey of the section
in which the plat or replat is located, or as much thereof .as may
be necessary to properly orient the plat within such section or
sections . The plat and section survey shall be submitted with
complete field and computation notes showing the original or
reestablished corners with descriptions of the same and the
actual traverse showing error of closure and method of balancing.
A sketch showing all distances, angles and calculations required
to determine corners and distances of the plat shall accompany
this data. The allowable error of closure shall not exceed one
(1) foot in five thousand (5 , 000) feet .
C. In addition to other requirements as specified in this
section, the final plat shall contain or be accompanied by the
following:
1 . Certification showing that streets, rights-of-way
and all sites for public use have been dedicated.
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2 . Certification by a licensed land surveyor that a
survey has been made and that monuments and stakes will be set .
3 . Certification by the responsible health agencies
that the methods of sewage disposal and water service are
acceptable .
4 . Certification by the engineering department that
the subdivider has complied with either of the following
alternatives :
a. All improvements have been installed in
accordance with the requirements of these regulations, or
b . Certain improvements have been deferred
according to section 12 . 04 .400 D. , deferred improvements .
5 . The subdivider shall furnish the city a current
plat certificate or title report from a title insurance company
that documental the ownership and title of all interested
parties in the plat, subdivision, or dedication and that lists
and lis r- all encumbrances . The city reserves the right to
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require updates of the certificate or title report at any time
Tit r : Fi be 91-t ,l l be dateel
rar zvic.Y 1_ivc \ZJ/ uuY.+ prior
to the granting of the final plat by the city council .
6 . Certification by the King County finance
department that taxes have been paid in accordance with RCW
58 . 08 . 030 and 58 . 08 . 040 and that a deposit has been made with the
King County finance department in sufficient amount to pay the
taxes for the following year.
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7 . Certification by the finance director that there
are no delinquent special assessments and that all special
assessments certified to the finance director for collection on
any property herein contained dedicated for streets, alleys or
other public uses are paid in full .
8 . Certification of approval to be signed by the city
engineer and the planning director.
9 . Certification of approval to be signed by the
mayor and the city clerk.
10 . Copies of any restrictive covenants as may be used
in the subdivision.
D. The planning department shall distribute the final plat
to all departments and agencies receiving the preliminary plat,
and to any other departments, utility agencies and other
governmental agencies deemed necessary.
E. At its first public meeting following the date the
final plat application has been officially accepted by the
planning department, the city council shall set a date for a
public hearing or meeting to consider the final plat . The final
plat shall be approved, disapproved or returned to the applicant
for modification or correction within thirty (30) days of the
date of application, unless the applicant consents to an
extension of such time period.
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F. Before the final plat is submitted to the city council,
it shall be signed by the city engineer and planning director.
After the final plat is approved by the city council, it shall be
signed by the mayor and the city clerk. The final plat shall be
filed with the King County auditor by the city.
G. If a final plat has not been submitted for recording
within six (6) months after approval by the city council, the
plat shall expire and be null and void. To revitalize the
expired plat, the plat shall be resubmitted as a preliminary
plat . One (1) extension to the six-month period may be granted
by the city council .
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity
or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance .
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.
JIM WHITE, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED day of 1994 .
APPROVED day of 1994 .
PUBLISHED day of 1994 .
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
x�rlats.ard
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CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
DECEMBER 13 , 1994
On the annexation issue, Chair Orr asked Roger Lubovich to find out
from the County if an interlocal agreement can be drawn up so the
Kent School District does not loose any impact fees in the
annexation area, in case this ordinance is not in place before the
possible effective date of the Meridian Annexation of July 1, 1995 .
ADDED ITEMS •
SUBDIVISION CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO SUBMISSION OF TITLE REPORTS
ON SUBDIVISION PLATS - (T. Brubaker)
Assistant City Attorney Tom Brubaker passed out a draft ordinance .
He reported that currently the City requires an applicant to submit
their final plat certificate or title report dated forty five (45)
days prior to the granting of the final plat . The amendment would
require a current plat certificate or title report from a title
insurance company that documents the ownership and title of all
interested parties in the plat , subdivision, or dedication and that
lists all encumbrances . Also, the City reserves the right to
require updates of the certificate or title report at any time
prior to the granting of the final plat by the City Council . This
gives the City Council a clear picture of what the ownership
interest is prior to the Council ' s final plat approval .
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember Clark SECONDED a
motion to approve the ordinance relating to submission of title
reports on subdivision plats and to forward this item onto the
Council on January 3 , 1995 under the consent calendar. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4 :45 p .m.
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 3 . 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to set
January 17, 1995, at 5:30 p.m. as the date and time for a
Council Workshop on the Kent Comprehensive Plan.
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:
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Council Agenda
Item No. 3E
Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 3 , 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: RECLAMATION ART PROJECT
Aiqnt0VAb-
2 . SUMMARY STATEME"commissi
Kent Arts Commission and the
Selection Jury. proval of ar4� Ruth Tomlinson as
the artist to bed for the Reclamation Art Project,
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3 . EXHIBITS: Artist resume and letter of intent
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Parks Committee and Staff
(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. 3F
Ruth Marie Tomlinson
4709 South Angeline
Seattle, Washington 98118
206 722-6711
November 13, 1994
Jim McDonald
Cultural Program Coordinator
Kent Parks and Recreation
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032-5895
Dear Selection Committee:
The Reclamation Art Project brings together much of what is essential to the
work I do. My primary interests in this proposal are the idea that art can be
pro-active in the community and the belief that youth are essential to
progressive societal change. I enjoy the simple pleasure of taking part in the
discovery that inevitably takes place when young people immerse themselves
in art making. In addition, I am always excited by the challenge of producing
site specific work. These things in combination with my long history with
Kent make this project of particular interest to me. I believe my experience
and ideas would be a valuable asset.
Kent was my home for twelve years. I chose the community for the excellent
schools it provided my children and while I was there discovered Kent's
openness to the arts, particularly public art. As I pursued my own art
education at The Evergreen State College I began working with young people
in the Kent School District as a volunteer art docent and a summer school art
instructor. After completing my MFA at the University of Washington I was
accepted as an Artist-in-Residence for the Washington State Arts Commission
and have worked in schools across the state including elementary and high
schools in Kent. One of these residencies was a cross discipline project
immersing the students and myself in the history of Kent. During this project
we became acquainted with the public art works that Kent is so fortunate to
have.
Through all of my work with young students of art my greatest interest
remains with teenagers. It is at this age that I see young people tapping their
own interests and abilities often generating a desire to make a difference in
the world. Unfortunately these kids are not always taken seriously. I firmly
believe this is a grave mistake and I am excited that in Kent the choice is to
include rather than exclude. While working with a group of young writers in
a year-long program I watched them transform from not knowing who they
were, to having confidence in their own voice, to a desire to make a positive
impact on those around them. Several of these students are still in contact
with me reporting on their continued efforts in the arts. I have included a
book that a few of these students put together. I've been lucky enough to
have residencies with a broad spectrum of high school students ranging from
kids in a detention center to students at a privileged private prep school; from
students in a well supported suburban High school to ethnically diverse city
kids in an alternative school to Eastern Washington farm kids. In all of these
settings the common thread for me is to believe in the ability, desire, and
motivation of young people.
My own work is sculptural and includes many different media. I am very
interested in creating works that fit to particular sites, therefore I've found it
necessary to research and utilize many different materials and techniques.
There are several possibilities I would like to suggest to the students for these
projects including mosaic tile murals, painted murals, and sculptural work
using concrete, metal, and/or wood. My preference would be to present these
possibilities to the students yet remain open to their ideas, incorporating my
own expertise in researching and developing what is needed for a particular
project.
For the last four years I've been working with and keeping budgets both in
my own work creating site specific installations and in my residencies. I have
recently established the finances of a 9 person 5,000 square foot studio. I feel
confident that with this experience I am equipped to handle the administrative
aspects of this project.
The project is great news and I would love to be part of it. Thanks for
considering what I've got to offer.
Sincerely,
Ruth Marie Marie Tomlinson
Ruth Marie Tomlinson Home: 206 722-6711
4709 South Angeline Street Studio: 206 343-0432
Seattle, WA 98118
Education
1990 M.F.A. University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1987 B.A. The Evergreen State College, Seattle, WA
Exhibitions
Collaborations
1994 Object Not Sighted, Green River Community College, Auburn, WA
1993 The Good, The Bad, The Other, (curated and installed with H. Sanderson, I. Lahti, & E.
Carlson), Wonderful World of Art, Seattle, WA
Off Course, (one hole of mini golf course), Center on Contemporary Arts, Seattle, WA
Issues of Response, The Kirkland Art Center, Kirkland, WA
1991 Counter Positions, The OK Hotel, Seattle, WA
One Person Exhibitions
1991 Accounts and Metaphors, Phinney Center Gallery, Seattle, WA
Exhibitions, Juried and Invitaitonal
1994 Northwest International Art Competition, Whatcom Museum, Bellingham, WA
The Bridge, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, WA
1992 The Northwest Annual (Curator: Paula Cooper), COCA, Seattle, WA
1991 Counter/Positions (group exhibit of paired installations), The O.K. Hotel, Seattle, WA
Hide and Seek, Peter Kirk Gallery, Kirkland, WA
The Citv of Kent Arts Commission, Kent, WA
Faculty Exhibit, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA
Rosewater on the Battlefield (experimental theater), Nippon Kan Theater, Seattle, WA
1990 Wood, Port Angeles Fine Art Center, Port Angeles, WA
Human Shelters, Phinney Center Gallery, Seattle, WA
M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Henry Art Gallerv, Seattle, WA
M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Center On Contemporary Arts, Seattle, WA
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
1989 Green River Alumni Exhibition, Helen Smith Gallery, Auburn, WA
Women in Art, Parnasus Gallerv, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1988 Focus 3D (Juror: Patterson Sims), School of Art Gallery, University of Washington,
Seattle, WA
Ruth Marie Tomlinson Home: 206 722-6711
4709 South Angeline Street Studio: 206 343-0432
Seattle, WA 08118
Teaching Experience
College Courses
1994 Art 255: Fiber Construction, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1903 Art 171&172: Hand Papermaking, Green River Community College, WA
1990 Art 255: Fiber Construction T.A., Universtiv of Washington, Seattle, WA
1989 Art 252: Beginning Weaving T.A., University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Artist In Residence: Washington State Arts Commission
1994 Artists Unlimited, Seattle, WA,
1993 Washington Elementary, Mount Vemon, WA (Sculpture, abstracted stick birds)
John Marshal Alternative High School, Seattle, WA (Artist's books and papermaking)
Twin Lakes Elementary, Federal Wav, WA (Artist's books and printmaking)
Crestwood Elementary, Kent, WA (Installation collabortative sculpture)
The Open Window School, Bellevue, WA (Installation and site specific sculpture)
1992 Neelv-O'Brian Elementary, Kent, WA (Hand papermaking)
Kent-Meridian High School, Kent, WA (Hand papermaking)
1991 A.C. Davis High School, Yakima, WA (Assemblage sculpture and artist's books)
Pine Tree Elementary, Kent, WA (Hand papermaking)
Instructor
1993-94 Journal Writing, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, WA
1992 Hand Papermaking, John Marshall High School, Seattle, WA
1991 Hand Papermaking, Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, WA
1990-94 PaperSkins, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle,WA
Instructor: Children's Programs
1992 Cherry Crest Elementary, Bellevue, WA
Shoreline Summer School Residency Program, Seattle, WA
1991-92 Art Camp, Kirkland Art Center, Kirkland, WA
1986-88 Summer School Enrichment Program, Kent School District, Kent, WA
Visiting Artist: Children's Programs
1994 Lakeside Academv, Seattle, WA
1991-1994 Art Spring, Very Special Arts, Seattle, WA
1993 Samantha Smith Elementary, Kirkland, WA
Springbrook Elementary, Kent, WA
1992 Belleveue Arts and Crafts Fair, Belleveue, WA
Seattle Children's Museum, Seattle, WA
1991 Spring Fair, Pierce County Solid Waste, Puvallup, WA
Bumbershoot, Seattle Children's Museum, Seattle, WA
Ruth Marie Tomlinson - slide list
1. In Search of a Place to be..., 1990. Wood, wire, paper. Installation of six units
7.5'-9'x4'-4.5'x 4'-5'.
2. First Gate, 1989. Wood, 84,x72,x48.
3. Issues of Response, 1993. Wire, paper, one of 27 units in a collaborative
installation with Anne Siems and Jill Beppu.
4. Life Support, 1992. Wood, paper, reed, rubber, 45"xl6"x22".
5. Surveyor Site, 1994. Graphite, copper, rubber, 48"x12"x12".
6. Object Not Sited, 1994. Painted books and braille, 1200 square foot
collaborative installation with Erin Palmer, Sited at Green River
Community College.
Students of Ruth Marie Tomlinson
7. Hand made Paper Sculpture, 1992, Wire , metal, paper, 16"x8'x6". Kent
Meridian High School, Kent.
8. Hand Made Paper Sculpture, 1992, Sticks, wire, paper, 10"x8'x3". Kent
Meridian High School, Kent.
9. Outdoor Installation Proposal, 1993. Balanced rocks, 8"xl4"xl2".
Investigation into site specific installations using a model and
photography as possible proposal tools. Forth, fifth, and sixth graders
at the Open Window School, Bellevue.
10. Temporary Outdoor Installation, 1993. Tree tied to rock with earth.
Investigation into the impact made with minimal alterations of
materials at hand in a specific site. Forth, fifth, and sixth graders,Open
Window School in Bellevue.
11-12. Stick Birds, 1993. Sticks and paint, 8"x24"x5". Fifth and sixth graders at
Washington Elementary, Mount Vernon.
13. The Cristo Project, 1991. Paper, twine, chair. Six through nine year olds at
the Kirkland Art Center.
14. Found Object Sculpture, 1991. Rubber, plastic, sand paper, copper wire,
hardware, 10"x9"x5". A.C. Davis High School, Yakima.
15-16. Mosaic Tile Mural, 1994. Tile, 84"x84". Collaboration of sixth Graders at
Cedarhurst Elementary, Burien. (Later installed in the schools hallway)
Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 3 . 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: 1995 ART PLAN BUDGET AND FIVE YEAR PLAN (1995-
1999)
�i-o ne��Yww..o-ndZa�
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Parks Committee.
ceptance of the 1995 City Art Plan and budget, i cluding
acceptance and dispersement of the Reclamation Ar Grants from
King County Arts Commission and Kent Rotary Club$ -lit-teem
N the annual- budget for a +--e±ty—A7rt--
P -P�e� � all b The Five Year
Art Plan is included in the budget.
3 . EXHIBITS: 1995 City Art Plan Budget and 1995-1999 City Five
Year Art Plan
4. RECOMMENDED BY: Parks Committee and Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $86 , 000
SOURCE OF FUNDS: City Art Program (Ordinance No. 2552)
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3G
CITY OF KENT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
KENT ARTS COMMISSION
1995 CITY ART PLAN
PROJECTS
Reclamation Art Project
Four Projects (KCAC Grant- $12, 000)
Green River Trail Artwork (option) 30, 000
City Artwork Collection Purchases 31000
Interactive Public Art Workshops 15 , 000
Subtotal 48 , 000
OTHER EXPENSES
Maintenance 51800
Administration 25, 000
Supplies 700
Design Fee and Honorariums 51000
Postage and Printing 1 , 500
Subtotal 38, 000
TOTAL 86, 000
CITY OF KENT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
KENT ARTS COMMISSION
1995 CITY ART PLAN
Project Title: Reclamation Art Project
Project Description: A series of four public art projects
throughout Kent that will be designed and produced by area youth
working with a professional artist. This will be a continuation of
the successful mural project completed by students of Kent West
High School at West Fenwick Park.
Estimated 1995 Costs: $12 , 000. 00
* This project has been funded by a King County Arts Commission
Special Projects Grant.
Funding Source: Grant
Background: A pilot of this project was completed by students of
Kent West High School in the Winter of 1994. The students painted
the "Dig It" mural on the previously vandalized
restroom/maintenance building at West Fenwick Park. The work was
a great success with the students; the teacher noted that some of
the students continued in school because they were involved with
the mural. The community's response was also extremely positive
and the artwork has not been vandalized since it has been
installed.
Factors Supporting Project:
1. The project promotes the City's interest in working with youth.
2 . Vandalism declines and money is saved in maintenance.
3 . The project has been recognized by the County for funding.
CITY OF RENT
PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RENT ARTS COMMISSION
1995 CITY ART PLAN
Project Title: Green River Trail Artwork
Project Description: A professional artist will create an
artwork for this popular trail. The artwork can conceivable be an
interactive/functional sculpture. It has been suggested by the
Arts Commission and the City Art Plan Advisory Review Panel that
the work integrate the Japanese American history in the Kent area.
Estimated 1995 Costs: $30, 000. 00
Funding Source: City Art Plan
Background: The placement of artwork on Kent trails has already
been proven successful through David Govedare's bicyclist sculpture
"Slip Stream" at Van Doren's Landing.
Factors Supporting Proiect:
1. The trail gives the opportunity for a location that has
excellent public access and visibility.
2 . Placing artworks along the trail could create an "arts trail" .
3 . The artwork would be a gathering area along the trail.
CITY OF KENT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
KENT ARTS COMMISSION
1995 CITY ART PLAN
Proiect Title: Interactive Public Art Workshop
Proiect Description: A professional artist would be hired to
work with the public through open public workshops and ultimately
create an artwork that would be placed on the Green River trail.
Using what the public created, i.e. tiles, the artist would
incorporate them in an overall work. The artwork may be of the
functional realm, i.e. , a tile covered bench or a tile path. The
overall concept of the project is that the public would have a
vested interest in the artwork and an element in their community.
Estimated 1995 Costs: $15, 000
Funding Source: City Art Plan
Background: In the Winter of 1994, Mr. Robert McMurray from the
City of Knox, Australia was asked to speak in Kent on Knox's highly
successful and internationally known festivals and public art
projects. Mr. McMurray highlighted the fact that many of Knox's
projects promoted community participation through the public art
process. The Knox programs helped develop a "Sense of Place"
within a community that was growing rapidly. The projects also
promoted a "pride of place" and vandalism went down where the
completed projects were installed.
Given Kent's transient population and rapid growth, the Kent Arts
Commission felt that a community participation public art project
could also be an ideal element for the City of Kent.
Factors Supporting Proiect:
1. The general public can participate in a public art project.
2 . Allows the public to personally determine how their community
may look.
3 . Participation in public events and projects can help in
developing a sense of place and pride of place.
CITY OF KENT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
KENT ARTS COMMISSION
1995 CITY ART PLAN
Project Title: City Artwork Collection Purchases
Project Description: Purchase of high quality interior portable
artworks from the Kent Canterbury Faire Juried Fine Art Exhibit.
The artworks will be exhibited in the public accessible areas of
the City of Kent buildings.
Estimated 1995 Costs: $3 , 000. 00
Funding Source: City Art Fund
Background: The City of Kent Arts Commission has established a
collection of portable artworks that includes paintings, prints and
other works. The purchase awards at the Canterbury Faire Fine Art
Exhibit brings a higher quality of artwork to the exhibit and
allows the City to obtain artwork to enhance the public buildings.
Factors Supporting Project:
1. Supports local artist and promotes participation in city
programs.
2 . Visual artwork enhances public buildings.
3 . Artworks in public areas contribute to a successful and
positive city image.
CITY OF RENT
PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RENT ARTS COMMISSION
1995 - 1999 CITY ART PLAN
1995
PROJECTS COSTS
Reclamation Art Project
Four Projects (RCAC Grant- $12,000) ------
Green River Trail Artwork (option) 30,000
City Artwork Collection Purchases 3,000
Interactive Public Art Workshops 15,000
Administration/maintenance 38 ,000
APPROXIMATE
YEAR TOTAL $86,000
1996
PROJECTS COSTS
Downtown Art/Mural 30,000
Performing Arts Center design/planning 10,000
City Artwork Collection Purchases 3,500
Banner Replacement 5,500
Administration/maintenance 39,000
APPROXIMATE
YEAR TOTAL $87,000
1997
PROJECTS COSTS
Performing Art Center artwork 44,500
City Artwork Collection Purchases 3,500
Administration/maintenance 39,000
APPROXIMATE
YEAR TOTAL $87 ,000
CITY OF RENT
PARRS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RENT ARTS COMMISSION
1995 - 1999 CITY ART PLAN
1998
PROJECTS COSTS
Performing Art Center artwork 441.000
City Artwork Collection Purchases 4,000
Administration/maintenance 40,000
APPROXIMATE
YEAR TOTAL $88,000
1999
PROJECTS COSTS
Downtown Mural Project 14,000
Parks sculpture 30,000
City Artwork Collection Purchases 4,000
Administration/maintenance 40,000
APPROXIMATE
YEAR TOTAL $88,000
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 3 . 1995
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1. SUBJECT: R.V. PARKING/NADEN AVENUE _- AQG-F '" ""
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: s recommended by the Public Works
Director, ,+uthori ion to accept as complete the contract with
Lakeridge Pav' Company for the Naden Avenue R.V. Parking Lot
project, an release of retainage after receipt of State
releases) The original contract was $19,796. 60. The final
construction cost is $17,910.28 .
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5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO ✓ YES
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Date January 3 , 1995
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1. SUBJECT: THE LAKES
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Date January 3 , 1995
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1. SUBJECT: PLAT OF LINDENTAL, PHASE I
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water main extension and 1, 665 feet of s nitary sewer and
release of bonds after expiration period This project is
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4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Director
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5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO ✓ YES
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D. PLANNING COMMITTEE
E. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
F. PARKS COMMITTEE
G. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
PARKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
DECEMBER 13, 1994
Council Present: Christi Houser, Chair; Paul Mann; Jim Bennett; Leona Orr (audience)
Staff Present: May Miller, Tom Brubaker, Jim McDonald, John Hodgson, Teri Stump
SELECTION OF ARTIST FOR THE RECLAMATION ART PROJECT: Jim McDonald, Cultural Programs
Coordinator asked the Parks Committee to approve Ruth Tomlinson as art coordinator for the
Reclamation Art Project. Ms. Tomlinson's impressive resume and letter of intent reflected many
noteworthy skills and valid experience including appointment as Artist-in-Residence for the Washington
State Arts Commission and working with community art projects in schools across the state, including
elementary and high schools in Kent. She was chosen and recommended by a jury and by the Kent
Arts Commission.
Jim Bennett moved to approve Ruth Tomlinson as art coordinator for the City of Kent, Reclamation Art
Project. Paul Mann seconded. The vote was unanimous, 3-0.
1995 CITY ART PLAN BUDGET/1995 THROUGH 1999 FIVE YEAR PLAN: Jim McDonald outlined the
annual City Art Plan budget for 1995, including the proposed Five Year Plan as specified below:
1995: Reclamation Art Project; Green River Trail Artwork; City Artwork Collection Purchases,
Interactive Public Art Workshops; Administration/Maintenance.
1996: Downtown Art/Mural; Performing Arts Center Design/Planning; City Artwork Collection
Purchases; Banner Replacement; Administration/Maintenance.
1997: Performing Art Center Artwork; City Artwork Collection Purchases;
Administration/Maintenance.
1998: Performing Art Center Artwork; City Artwork Collection Purchases;
Administration/Maintenance.
1999: Downtown Mural Project; Parks Sculpture; City Artwork Collection Purchases;
Administration/Maintenance.
Paul Mann asked for an update on the Performing Arts Center. John Hodgson responded that the
feasibility of this center is currently being researched through the Mayor's, Blue Ribbon Task Force. He
added that a committee status report will be submitted to City Council next month. Christi Houser asked
if the center would fall under the jurisdiction and responsibility of the Parks Department. John replied
that this is one of the different options being looked at by the Arts Commission and the Committee. May
Miller interjected that funding for cultural arts in Kent comes from the $2.00/per capita, established by
Ordinance. The funds are set aside and if not spent, carried over to the next year.
Jim Bennett moved to accept the 1995 City Art Plan Budget and the 1995 through 1999 Five Year Plan.
Paul Mann seconded. The vote was unanimous 3-0.
-1995 WORK PROJECT OUTLINE: John Hodgson distributed an outline of selected projects and
programs identified in the 1995 budget. Some projects highlighted were:
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Riverbend Golf Complex/Miniature Golf and Greens: John Hodgson shared that an item on the City
Council agenda that evening is a request for authorization to purchase synthetic turf from a sole source
vendor for the mini-putt at Riverbend Golf Complex. A Geo Tech Engineer will be contracted to review
the drainage study that was conducted and will report whether the course can be worked on through
the winter or not. John was happy to announce that Maintenance Supervisor, David Owen found broken
drain lines on the 14th green, solving the on-going drainage problem.
Youth Program: staff has been meeting with apartment complex owners and have an agreement for use
of facilities, developed in cooperation with the Risk Manager and City Attorney. Staff has met with King
County Youth Employment and John has met with the Teamsters business representative to work with
the union on expanding the summer youth program.
Adopt a Park Program: John referenced Tudor Square Park, a park which was planned, funded and
constructed with the help of the Tudor Square neighborhood. Another community-type project being
researched is flower beds throughout Kent parks.
Public Meetings: a public meeting will be held December 15 to master plan the Morrill property site
which was recently purchased at East Hill Park. A follow-up meeting will beheld December 19 to finalize
construction and furnishing plans for Titus Park.
Park Watch: John and staff are currently researching successful park watch programs in other cities.
Christi Houser and Jim Bennett asked that the golf course mini-putt construction issue be settled. John
responded that he will send a letter to notify the committee and the contractor as to the decision made
whether to continue construction during the winter months.
ADDED ITEMS:
Jim Bennett commended John Hodgson for the great job he is doing in the Parks Department.
John announced that the next Parks Committee meeting in January would primarily be program and
project reports and that it might be re-scheduled to later in the month.
Paul Mann distributed a picture of a successful and attractive skateboard park in Cannon Beach, Oregon
and asked the committee to direct John Hodgson to pursue the possibility of a skateboard park in Kent.
John has spoken to skateboard park owners in Moses Lake and Bellevue and will research the cost,
liability and user statistics of other parks.
Christi Houser brought up the Public Safety Committee's recent meeting topic--safety in our parks, and
specifically, people sleeping in the parks. John Hodgson responded that this will be addressed within
the proposed "Park Watch" program. The program will be set up as a neighborhood information
program and will be planned with safety in mind for the citizens while they volunteer to watch the parks.
Paul Mann referenced a letter from a citizen concerned over the danger of the art sculpture on the Green
River Trail. John replied that he is aware of this concern and will be discussing solutions with the City
Attorney and Risk Manager.
John added that he has been working with other Directors in South King County to coordinate
consistency in signage on the bike trails.
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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CITY OF KENT
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Councilmembers: Christi Houser; Paul Mann; Jim Bennett
FROM: John Hodgson irector of Parks
DATE: December 13, 1994
RE.- 1995 Projects
As we draw to the end of 1994, 1 have worked with staff to put together progress reports and some
initial timelines for many of the new or major projects we are working on for 1995. These projects are
listed below:
1995 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
PROJECT BUDGET COMMENTS/TIMELINE
First Avenue $75,000 April: select park designer; May/June: design
Plaza July: bid/award; August/October: construct
West Fenwick & $43,000 Replace existing poles/fixtures to improve
Glenn Nelson Light lighting and reduce vandalism. Jan: select
Replacement product/request quotes; Feb: contract; May/July:
install
Russell Road Park: $10,000 Replace roof on restroom/concession; Feb: quotes
Roof Replacement March: contract; April: install
Replace Sidewalk $10,000 Same schedule as roof replacement
Replace Storm $20,000 April: quotes; May: contract; June/July: install
Pumps
Drainage $10,000 Improve drainage for fields 3, 4 & 5. Work to be
Improvements Oct./Nov. by park maintenance crews
Kaibara/Rosebed $60,000 Design and installation to be done in-house by park
Irrigation maintenance irrigation specialist. Feb: design,-
March/May: construct
Memorandum to Councilmembers: Houser, Mann, Bennett
December 13, 1994
Page Two
PROJECT BUDGET COMMENTSITIMELINE
Misc. Park Improvements:
Drinking Fountain $23,000 Dec: selected Haas #3380FR frost-free; Jan: order;
Replacements April/June: install in-house
Replace Trash $30,000 Feb: select type(s) and order; install in-house
Receptacles when received
Replace 1/2 Signs $57,000 Feb: select sign designer/contract; March/May:
design; June: contract to have signs built or
purchase machine to do them in-house. Install
as completed
Re-surface Tennis $11,000 April-quotes; May: contract; June/July: install
Courts re-surface material
Replace Site $15,000 Jan: select furniture/order; install in-house
Furniture when received
at Mill Creek Park
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX IMPROVEMENTS:
PROJECT: COMMENTS:
"Ranae Working on SEPA - expect to turn in by 12/20/94
Turf With Council approval negotiation purchase and installation. Meeting
12/22/94 to review all permits required
Netting Preliminary drawing to develop bid specifications
Soil Preparation Geo-tech survey to determine soil suitability for winter construction
Roof Extension/ Reviewing possible architects to develop plan for building permit process
Teaching Area
Staff is set to schedule all work on range construction subject to Geo-Tech survey.
Mini Putt: Staff is working with a consultant and Miniature Golf Association to develop specification for
a Request for Proposal (RFP). Target date for advertising: January. Target date for interviews:
February. Proposal approval, permits, construction, ribbon cutting: March-May.
14th Hole Green: observe drainage through spring to determine need to construct new green.
Memorandum to Councilmembers: Houser, Mann, Bennett
December 13, 1994
Page Three
YOUTH PROGRAM
• Neighborhood Youth/Teen Recreation Leader positions posted, 12/12/94 - 1/6/95. Interviews
and selection in mid-January.
• Apartment Facilities Agreement: Reviewed by both legal and risk management. The document
is a starting document may change after discussions with owners. Meeting with one apartment
complex owner. Meeting with Valli Kee Apartment staff.
• Employment Program: reviewing options of partnering with King County Youth Employment
Program and/or YWCA Youth Options. We are discussing ways to double our dollars/services.
• Received Summer Work Training Program Special Projects grant application. Grant application
is due January 20 at 12:00 p.m. Target population is 14-21 year olds. Projects must begin by
June 26.
• Working with Public Works on Horticulture/Teen Program. There is two acres close to Russell
Road available. Public works staff would work with teens to plant a garden and work in a green
house. Will work jointly on grants.
• Setting up meetings with school district officials, businesses and church groups to introduce our
programs. We are discussing ways to use our scholarship program and the mobile unit.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
DECEMBER 15: Meeting with neighbors around Morrill property to assist in developing the Master
Plan for the site. This is part of IAC requirements for grant funding.
DECEMBER 19: Follow-up meeting with Titus Park neighbors to select future site furniture and
discuss layout.
ADOPT-A-PARKNOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
I met with Kent Troup, Teamster's business representative to discuss my desire to expand these
programs. He was very receptive. We have a follow-up meeting scheduled with the maintenance
supervisors, Jack Ball, Ken Troup and I to finalize a work plan for 1995 for both of the projects.
PARK WATCH
Staff is researching other cities to identify successful programs. We have held discussions with Kent
Police to develop a program similar to Block Watch.
BRENDA JACOBER
(please put in
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CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
December 13 , 1994 4 : 00 PM
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Committee Members Present City Attorney' s Office
Leona Orr, Chair Roger Lubovich
Jon Johnson Tom Brubaker
Tim Clark
Planning Staff Other City Staff
Margaret Porter
Fred Satterstrom
Jim Harris
Other Guests
Fred High
Lynn Adams
Bill Hicks
Jerry Prouty
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KENT AND FEDERAL WAY - (J. Harris)
Planning Director Jim Harris reviewed the proposed interlocal
agreement between Kent and Federal Way that was included in the
agenda packet . This interlocal agreement will officially establish
the Potential Annexation Area (PAA) boundary between the two cities
and will fulfill the intent of the City Council and the County-wide
Planning Policies . Regarding the map that was included in the
agenda packet, Mr. Harris stated the City would be conceding to all
the territory south of 272nd, and the only area that the City would
have a bone of contention with Federal Way is the area north of
272nd, west of I-5, east of Pacific Highway South, and a little
area north of there that could be in the City of Des Moines area.
The City we may be working with them. Mr . Harris reviewed four
raised questions from the memo in the packet . Jim recommended that
the Committee members wait to officially approve the agreement
until January 17, 1995, because the addendum has not yet been
received and more time is needed to clarify some other things . Jim
asked Tom Brubaker to call the new attorney from Federal Way who
has been assigned to this project .
Councilmember Clark MOVED and Councilmember Johnson SECONDED a
motion to approve this agreement in principal and for Jim Harris to
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bring the refined agreement back to the Committee on January 17,
1994 . Motion carried.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE - (F. Satterstrom)
Planning Manager Fred Satterstrom reported that the Planning
Commission with a struggle voted 5 to 4 to send the Comprehensive
Plan to the City Council . Several changes were made to the Plan.
The notebooks will be retrieved from the Council members for them
to be updated. Tentatively, a Council workshop is being set up for
January 17, 1995 .
Fred reported a Concurrency Committee is being set up now as
required.
Also, Fred reported the County passed the Countywide Planning
Policies .
IMPACT FEES - (L. Orr)
City Attorney Roger Lubovich stated the Law Department can put
something together rather quickly with a review time of about 30
days . The problem currently is that Laurie Evezich is on maternity
leave . The Committee agreed that the Law Department would review
the file on school impact fees and bring back a draft ordinance to
the Committee in March or the first part of April . The
Administrative Assistant will keep this item as a pending item on
the Planning Department' s meeting schedule, so this item is not
forgotten. It was stated a public process would occur with one or
two public hearings at the City Council in about May. Since it
takes 30 days for an ordinance to become effective, this ordinance
could be adopted in May to be effective before July 1 , 1995, in
case this new annexation is decided to be effective as of July 1,
1995 .
Fred High mentioned at the Committee meeting several things will
need to be done by Kent School District; therefore, he suggested
this item not go beyond March to have time to meet all the
requirements .
Bill Hicks, a representative from the Seattle King Association of
Realtors, stated the Association wasn' t exactly for the idea of
school impact fees, but they are willing to work with the City of
Kent . He brought to the Committee a position paper for the record.
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On the annexation issue, Chair Orr asked Roger Lubovich to find out
from the County if an interlocal agreement can be drawn up so the
Kent School District does not loose any impact fees in the
annexation area, in case this ordinance is not in place before the
possible effective date of the Meridian Annexation of July 1, 1995 .
ADDED ITEMS:
SUBDIVISION CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO SUBMISSION OF TITLE REPORTS
ON SUBDIVISION PLATS - (T. Brubaker)
Assistant City Attorney Tom Brubaker passed out a draft ordinance .
He reported that currently the City requires an applicant to submit
their final plat certificate or title report dated forty five (45)
days prior to the granting of the final plat . The amendment would
require a current plat certificate or title report from a title
insurance company that documents the ownership and title of all
interested parties in the plat, subdivision, or dedication and that
lists all encumbrances . Also, the City reserves the right to
require updates of the certificate or title report at any time
prior to the granting of the final plat by the City Council . This
gives the City Council a clear picture of what the ownership
interest is prior to the Council ' s final plat approval .
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember Clark SECONDED a
motion to approve the ordinance relating to submission of title
reports on subdivision plats and to forward this item onto the
Council on January 3 , 1995 under the consent calendar. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4 : 45 p.m.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE DEC 1 3 1904
NOVEMBER 28, 1994 CITY OF KENT
CITY CLERK
PRESENT: Tim Clark Gary Gill
Jim Bennett Tom Brubaker
Don Wickstrom Mr & Mrs Rust
ABSENT: Paul Mann
MCI Metro Franchise Aareement
Brubaker noted that the information included in the Committee packet had not been agreed
upon between the two parties, however MCI is eager to get it under way and this will start
the process. Brubaker said that he introduced the agreement at this meeting because by
law, a franchise cannot be passed the same day it is introduced. He requested that the
franchise agreement be moved forward as soon as the language is finalized. Brubaker
said that MCI Metro is a complex corporate subsidiary linked to MCI; they are trying to go
head-to-head in competition with US West; they are building fibre optic rings in the region
and some will go through Kent; there are fibre optic loops which will be interconnected and
people will be able to feed into these loops to transmit high speed vast amounts of data.
He explained that they will be installing the 'loops' thru the City of Kent which they may
increase in number, or expand in complexity as time goes by.
In response to Tim Clark, Brubaker said the length of time on the agreement is 10 years.
Clark then stated that when he sees " data compression" and those types of things, clearly
they can go head-to-head with some of these other things; however they try to change
things on a national level, then they will come back and try it again on a state level - their
interaction with government in terms of setting prices would be done at the state level
rather than city level. Clark stated that as soon as we grant them (MCI) this; they lay the
cable; get things taken care of at the state level; we would already have given them the
right-of-way and we would be "out of the loop". Brubaker said that we do not have the
rate making authority - this belongs exclusively in the jurisdiction of.the WA Utilities &
Transportation Commission.
Clark asked if the opportunity was available for some of our people in this area to learn the
uses of this technology. Since they (MCI) are using our public right-of-way, can we
create this as an opportunity to both enhance our own people in this area and possibly
make it available to schools and libraries? Brubaker stated that he would bring this up with
MCI. He suggested that someone from MCI should speak directly to the Committee for
more clarification.
Brubaker stated that he is open to ideas regarding bargaining with MCI and noted however
that we do not have alot of leverage because we are not allowed to charge a franchise fee,
which is our standard way of getting our compensation from a franchise. He said it is
similar to Puget Power - the state restricts our ability to charge them a fee because those
fees get passed on to the consumer. In response to Bennett, Brubaker said in the past
three years we granted a franchise to MCI, the parent company and a franchise to
Electric Lightwave, both of which were for 10 years.
Clark asked if we could include a rider stating that ownership of the right-of-way would
revert back to the City should they (MCI) ever sell the franchise. Brubaker said that
transfer of ownership is very complex and he will look into this request.
After additional discussion, it was decided by the Committee that this item needs to be
reviewed further and will be brought back to the January 9th Public Works meeting.
University Savings Street Vacation
Wiickstrom explained that Public Works has received a vacation request near the Lakes
Development at Russell Road He stated that at this time we are requesting authorization
to set a public hearing date. Clark questioned whether this street vacation would increase
a traffic flow problem, but Wickstrom assured him it would not. Wickstrom again stated
that we are obligated to hear the petitioner and by resolution we would be setting that date.
Committee unanimously recommended the adoption of a Resolution setting the hearing
date for University Savings Street Vacation.
Mill Creek Interlocal Agreement -Amendment
Wickstrom explained that this is an extension of an existing Agreement and we will be
working with King County and Auburn in trying to come up with a flood reduction plan for
Aubum-Mill Creek. He said this is essentially to finish off the feasibility study on various
proposed options and we would then start drawing up a plan. In response to Clark's
question on any significant expenditure as the feasibility study goes out, Wickstrom said
that we have already been budgeted for this amount.
Committee unanimously recommended authorizing the Mayor to sign the amendment to
the Mill Creek Interlocal Agreement.
Segregation Requisition LID #327 & LID #330
Wickstrom stated that this is Van Doren's Landing and Birtcher Frank is selling parcels in
these LIDs and they want to segregate out their assessment on those individual parcels
so they can pay those portions off. -
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Committee unanimously recommended Council adopt Resolutions for segregation of
Assessments#45 and#46 in LID 327 and similarly for Assessments #6, #7 and #8 in LID
330.
ADDED ITEMS:
Correction on previous Segregation
Brubaker stated that earlier Resolutions had been prepared for these same two LID's (327
and 330)for different assessment. However, the Resolutions submitted to Council at that
time showed incorrect assessment numbers and he requested that an amendment be
adopted on the earlier Resolutions to clarify the numbers.
Committee unanimously recommended that an amendment to the existing Resolution for
segregation of assessments on LID 327 and 330 be adopted for clarification of assessment
numbers.
108th Street Walkway.
In response to Bennett's question on the status of the bussing situation, Wickstrom said
that we are meeting with the various community organizers to go over this item and hope
to get some resolutions made. Wickstrom said that the bussing situation with the school
was a dead issue and that it can't continue on forever.
Meeting adjourned: 5:30 p.m.