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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Agenda - 01/04/2005 City of Kent City Council Meeting Agenda January 4, 2005 Mayor Jim White Julie Peterson, Council President Councilmembers ' Tim Clark Debbie Raplee Ron Harmon Les Thomas i Deborah Ranniger Bruce White KEN WASHINGTON City Clerk's Office KENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 4, 2005 ( KENT Council Chambers WASHIIGTON MAYOR: Jim White COUNCILMEMBERS. Julie Peterson, President Tim Clark Ron Harmon Deborah Ranmger Debbie Raplee Les Thomas Bruce White COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA 5:30 p.m. Item Description Speaker Time 1. Critical Areas Ordinance Review Planning Staff 40 min 2 Ramstead Point/Meadow Ridge/Eagle Creek Law Staff 15 min 3 Landsburg Mine/Rock Creek Habitat Public Works Staff 15 min Conservation Plan Status COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA �V) 7:00 p.m. I CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE 2. ROLL CALL 3 CHANGES TO AGENDA A FROM COUNCIL, ADMINI TRATION, OR STAFF fir,, a B. FROM THE PUBLIC — • ' S PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS • A-Employee of the Month lhtwductjonofA ointe J ut Ct Q r507 - ZiQ K 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 6 CONSENT CALENDAR A Minutes of Previous Meeting -Approve �I b B Pa merit of Bills-A 0 Y Approve _ p C Corrections Facility Food Vendor Contract-Authorize D. City of Auburn Interlocal Agreement, Fire Investigation Task Force-Authorize E City of Covington Interlocal Agreement, Fire Investigations-Authorize F. Department of Homeland Security/Office of Domestic Preparedness Grant- Accept (Continued next page) COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CONTINUED G Diversity Advisory Board Ordinance— Adopt H 2O04 Accounts Receivable Wnte-Offs—Approve I Udaloy Environmental Services Contract—Authorize J United States Fish&Wildlife Services Contract—Authorize K Littler Environmental Consulting, Inc. Contract —Authorize L. Washington State Law Enforcement Association Grant—Accept M Wildwood Ridge II Final Plat— Approve and Authorize PN. Drinking invgppDnver Task Force Re-appointment— Confirm AP 0 7 OTHER'BUSINES� AA Home Street Bank Donation—Accept B. Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update, Comprehensive Plan & Zoning x0 Amendments—Approve C. 2004 Annual Comprehensive Plan &Zoning Map Amendments —Approve 8 BIDS None 9 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES, STAFF AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES 10. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS 11 EXECUTIVE SESSION AND AFTER EXE UTIVE SESSION A Pendi�� igahon � B Prope h goations 6/4 12 ADJOURNMENT NOTE A copy of the full agenda packet is available for perusal in the City Clerk's Office and the Kent Library. The Agenda Summary page is on the City of Kent web site at www.ci kent.wa us An explanation of the agenda format is given on the back of this page Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office in advance at (253) 856-5725. For TDD relay service call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-833-6388. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Citizens wishing to address the Council will, at this time, make known the subject of interest, so all may be properly heard. A) FROM COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION, OR STAFF B) FROM THE PUBLIC iPUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A) EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH B) INTRODUCTION OF APPOINTEES CONSENT CALENDAR 6. City Council Action: Councilmember P4°r moves, Councilmember seconds to approve Consent Calendar Items A through Discussion W'`VO"V vin �e 4V Action �( a 6A. Approval of Minutes. Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of December 14, 2004. 6B. Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the bills received through November 30 and paid on November 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on December 7, 2004. Approval of checks issued for vouchers Date Check Numbers Amount 11/30/04 Wire Transfers 1887-1899 $1,024,573.27 11/30/04 Prepays& 570737 914,062 51 11/30/04 Regular 571309 1,788,066 25 $3,726,702 03 Approval of checks issued for payroll for November 1 and paid on November 19, 2004 Date Check Numbers Amount 11/19/04 Advices 171919-172570 $1,176,686 12 11/19/04 Checks 280503-280762 210,797.01 11/19/04 Interim Checks 280763-280767 4.26479 11/19/04 Void Checks 276136,277007, (4,264 79) 277384,276013, 274738 $1,387,483 13 Approval of checks issued for Fire Holiday Cashout of November 30 and paid on December 2, 2004: Date Check Numbers Amount 12/2/04 Advices 172571-172664 $87,410 81 12/2/04 Checks 280768-280770 2,818 18 $90,228 99 Approval of checks issued for payroll of November 16 and paid on December 3, 2004 Date Check Numbers Amount 12/3/04 Advices 172665-173318 $1,426,870 01 12/3/04 Checks 280771-280999 241,719 19 $1,668,589 20 Council Agenda Item No. 6 A-B • KEN T Kent City Council Meeting W A S H I N G T O N December 14, 2004 iThe regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7.00 p.m. by Mayor White. Councilmembers present Clark, Hannon, Peterson,Ranmger, Raplee, Thomas and White. (CFN-198) Flay Salute. The colors were posted and the flag salute presented by the American Legion Honor Guard. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO AGENDA A From Council,Administration, or Staff. (CFN-198) Bid Item D and the Executive Session were removed from the agenda. A proposed resolution was added to Other Business Item D B From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Items A and B were added. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS I A Don Wickstrom Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor White read a proclamation honoring former Public Works Director Wickstrom and presented it to him. B Kent Green Business of the Year Presentation. (CFN-198) The award was presented to Staples, Inc , 18129 East Valley Highway C. Police Department National Accreditation Presentation. (CFN-122) Lt. Weissich invited the community to participate in assessing the department for re-accreditation. D Economic Development Update. (CFN-198) Nathan Torgelson gave his monthly update on economic development in Kent. E Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Mayor White announced his appointees to various Boards and Commissions and introduced those in attendance jF. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Mayor White announced that Cesi Medina of the Police Department has been named Employee of the Month for December. CONSENT CALENDAR PETERSON MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through Y. Clark seconded and the motion carried A Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 16, 2004 were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through November I and paid on November 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on November 16, 2004 were approved 1 Kent City Council Minutes December 14, 2004 Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 11/15/04 Wire transfers 1874-1886 $1,158,406.39 11/15/04 PrePays & 570127 669,844.45 11/15/04 Regular 570736 761,266 96 $2,589,517.80 Approval of Checks issued for payroll for October 16 through October 31 and paid on November 3, 2004: Date Check Numbers Amount 11/3/04 Advices 171263-171916 $1,209,518 77 11/3/04 Checks 280244-280502 232,632 72 $1,442,151 49 C. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant for DUI Enforcement. (CFN-122) The grant in the amount of$3,500.00 which will provide supplemental overtime funding for DUI enforcement in the Kent Police Department was accepted D. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant for"Drive Hammered—Get Nailed" , Campaign. (CFN-122) The grant in the amount of$3,500.00 which will provide supplemental overtime funding for DUI enforcement by the Kent Police Department was accepted E Puget Sound Electric Project Construction Agreement(Pacific Highwav). (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Puget Sound Energy Construction agreement upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. F. Transportation Improvement Board Grant for Pacific Highway. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign all documents necessary for the Transportation Improvement Board grant for the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes 2004 Storm Drainage Project and further directing staff to accept the grant and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within the project. G. Washington State Department of Transportation Participation Agreement for SR 516 at 4ch Avenue Overlay. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Participation Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation in the amount of$93,819.54 for construction of the SR-516 at 4th Avenue South Asphalt Pavement Overlay upon concurrence of the language therein by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney and to establish a budget for same. H Washington State Department of Transportation Participation Agreement for SR 516 at Military Road Overlay. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Participation Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation in the amount of$77,473.71 for construction of the SR 516 at Military Road South Asphalt Pavement Overlay upon concurrence of the language therein by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney and to establish a budget for same 2 Kent City Council Minutes December 14, 2004 I. City of Auburn Home Repair Program Agreement Amendment. (CFN-118) The expenditure of an additional $21,000 00 from the City of Auburn for the Home Repair Program Agreement was accepted and authorized, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the amendment. J. 2005 Citv Art Plan and 2005-2010 Art Plan. (CFN-815) The revised 2005 City Art Plan and the 2005-2010 Five-Year City Plan was accepted and expenditure of funds in the Arts Commission budget was authorized. K. Dr. Wagner Donations. (CFN-118) The $265.00 in donations from family and friends of the late Dr. Jacob Wagner to support a family memorial at Clark Lake Park was accepted and expenditures of funds in the Clark Lake Budget was authorized. L Service Club Park Master Plan. (CFN-118) The Service Club Park Master Plan was approved. M. Urban Density Study—Resolution. (CFN-377) Resolution No. 1694 declaring an emergency to pursue revisions to the Comprehensive Plan to ensure compliance with Chapter 36 70A RCW regarding density in an Urban Growth Area was adopted. 1 N Bill of Sale for Anicello Short Plat. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Anicello Short Plat submitted by Wm. Wayne Jones Jr for the continuous operation and maintenance of 182 feet of sewers and 34 feet of storm sewer was accepted O. Bill of Sale for Pacific Gateway Division II. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Pacific Gateway Division II Short Plat submitted by Jay S. Grubb for the continuous operation and maintenance of 3,577 feet of watermains, 2,220 feet of sewers, 1,636 feet of street improvements, and 1,535 feet of storm sewer was accepted. P 118th Avenue SE Watermain Connection Project. (CFN-1186) The 118th Avenue S E. Watermam Connection project was accepted as complete and release of the retamage to Archer Construction, Inc upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. Q 2004 Traffic Striping Proiect. (CFN-1162) The 2004 Traffic Striping project was accepted as complete and release of the retamage to Stripe Rite upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. R LID 355-218th Sewer, LID 356-111th Sewer and LID 357-120th Sewer. (CFN-1279, 1280&1284) The LID 355, 356 and 357 Sewer project was accepted as complete and release of the retamage to King Construction Co., Inc. upon standard releases from the state and release of any hens was authorized S. Bicycle Advisory Board Re-appointment. (CFN-997) The Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Mel Roberts to continue serving as a member of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board was confirmed. T. LEOFF I Disability Board Re-appointment. (CFN-122) The Mayor's re-appointment of City Council Member Tim Clark to continue serving as a City Council Representative to the LEOFF I Disability Board was confirmed 1 3 Kent City Council Minutes December 14, 2004 U. Diversity Advisory Board Re-appointment. (CFN-1127) The Mayor's re-appointment of Mr Oleg Pynda to continue serving as a member of the Kent Diversity Advisory Board was confirmed. V. Drinking Driver Task Force Re-appointment. (CFN-122) The Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Jennifer Hooper to continue serving as a member of the Kent Drinking Driver Task Force was confirmed W. Economic Development Corporation Re-appointment. (CFN-825) The Mayor's re- appointment of Mr Morgan Llewellyn to continue serving as a member of the Kent Economic Development Corporation was confirmed. X. Human Service Commission Re-appointments. (CFN-873) The Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Edna White, Pastor Brett Hollis, and Ms. Dim Duclos to continue serving as members of the Kent Human Services Commission was confirmed. Y Land Use and PlauninE Board Re-appointments. (CFN-174) The Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Steve Dowell and Ms. Dana Ralph to continue serving as members of the Kent Land Use and Planning Board was confirmed OTHER BUSINESS A. 2005 Annual Budget Ordinance. (CFN-186) This ordinance adopts the City's 2005 budget, which is summarized in Exhibit A and includes the Preliminary Budget document as amended by Exhibit B, which constitutes technical corrections made to the Preliminary Budget. Finance Director Nachlinger distributed a revised ordinance and explained the change CLARK MOVED to adopt Ordinance No 3725 adopting the final 2005 Operating and Capital budget which includes Exhibits A and B. Peterson seconded. After comments from Councilmembers, the motion carried with Raplee and White opposed B. 2004 Tax Lev Ordinances for 2005 Budget. (CFN-104) State law requires two separate ordinances to authorize any increase in property tax. The first ordinance authorizes an increase in the regular property tax to 1% over the previous maximum allowed tax levy This includes $970,000 in banked tax capacity The second ordinance levies the tax for 2005 collection, which is an estimated total of S25,820,308. Copies of two revised ordinances and a resolution were distributed and Finance Director Nachlinger noted that the resolution dedicates the increase of bank capacity to public safety purposes only. CLARK MOVED to adopt Ordinance Nos 3726 and 3727 as revised, authorizing an increase in property tax and levying the property tax levy for collection in 2005. Peterson seconded. After discussion by the Council, the motion carved 5-2, with Raplee and White opposed. PETERSON THEN MOVED to adopt Resolution No 1695 directing City Administration to apply the banked property tax exclusively to hiring and maintaining salaries and benefits for public safety positions. Harmon seconded and the motion tamed with White opposed C. 2005-2010 Capital Improvement Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinance. (CFN-775,961&377) This proposed ordinance amends the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include the Capital Improvement Plan for 2005-2010. CLARK MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3728 amending the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan 4 Kent City Council Minutes December 14, 2004 to include the Capital Improvement Plan for 2005-2010. Peterson seconded and the motion carried. D. Comprehensive Plan and Code Amendments - School Districts' Capital Facilities Plans- Ordinances. (CFN-377,961,775&1000) The proposed ordinances amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include the amended Capital Facilities Plans of the Kent, Federal Way, and Auburn School Districts and further amends the related school impact fee schedules contained in Section 12.13.160 of the Kent City Code. CLARK MOVED to adopt Ordinance No 3729 amending the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include the amended Capital Facilities Plans of the Kent, Federal Way, and Auburn School Districts, and Ordinance No. 3730 amending the related school impact fees in the Kent City Code Peterson seconded and the motion carried E. Combined Local Improvement District 353, 355,356 and 357 Bond Ordinance. (CFN-104) This proposed ordinance authorizes issuance of Local Improvement Bonds for Districts 353, 355, 356, and 357. Finance Director Nachhnger reported that the interest rate is 4.75% CLARK MOVED to adopt Ordinance No 3731 authorizing the issuance of Local Improvement Bonds for Districts 353, 355, 356 and 357. Peterson seconded and the motion earned. tBIDS A Council Chambers Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Revisions. (CFN-318) The bid opening was held on November 10, 2004 with two bids received The apparent low bid was submitted by Crescent Sheet Metal RANNIGER MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Crescent Sheet Metal for the City Hall Council Chambers Hearing, Ventilation and Air Conditioning project in the amount of$51,250,plus Washington State Sales Tax Harmon seconded and the motion earned. B LID 353—S. 228th Street Green River Bridge. (CFN-1269) The bid opening was held on November 18, 2004, with nine bids received. The low bid was submitted by Mowat Construction Co. WHITE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract to award the LID 353, S. 228th Street Corridor Green River Bridge contract to Mowat Construction Co in the amount of $6,555,301. Peterson seconded and the motion carried C 2004 Downtown Joint Utility Trench Project. (CFN-1038) The bid opening was held on December 6,2004, with nine bids received. The low bid was submitted by Rodarte Construction, Inc. WHITE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract to award the 2004 Downtown Joint Utility Trench project to Rodarte Construction Inc. in the amount of$404,342 00, subject to the approval of the Federal Highway Administration. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Ranger noted that the next meeting will be held at 5 00 p.m on December 16. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Safety Overtime. (CFN-198) Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, suggested cutting back travel to fund public safety. 5 Kent City Council Minutes December 14, 2004 B. Lotto-Toppano Property. (CFN-198) Tom Bankord, 23702 116th Avenue SE, stated that nothing has changed at the intersection of SE 240th and 116th Avenue SE, and read a letter of opposition from Brad and Gina Martin. ADJOURNMENT At 8:15 p.m., PETERSON MOVED to adjourn. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-198) /y h �j aco-�e�✓ Brenda Jacober, CMC� City Clerk I t 1 I i I 1 t i l I i 6 Kent City Council Meeting Date_ January 4, 2005 Category-Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: CORRECTIONS FACILITY FOOD VENDOR CONTRACT— AUTHORIZE 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the fail food services agreement between the City of Kent and Consolidated Food Management, Inc. The City issued a Request for Proposal in October 2004 seeking a Vendor to provide food services at the City's jail. Consolidated Food Management was the successful bidder. The Agreement was approved by the Public Safety Committee on November 18, 2004, subject to final language acceptable to the Law Department. The Law Department and Vendor have negotiated the agreement and it is ready for execution. 3. EXHIBITS: Goods & Services agreement 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Public Safety Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? _ Revenue? Currently in the Budget? Yes No If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount $ Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount $ 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 6C i SCENT wA T o I GOODS & SERVICES AGREEMENT between the City of Kent and Consolidated Food Management, Ine. TIIIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal corporation (hereinafter the "City"), and Consolidated Food Management, Inc. organized under the laws of the State of Washington, located and doing business at 2448 — 76`h S E , Suite 203, Mercer Island, WA 98040-2744 (hereinafter the "Vendor"). AGREEMENT L DESCRIPTION OF WORK. Vendor shall provide the following goods and materials and/or perform the following services for the City iFurnish food service to include inmate and staff feeding seven (7) days a wcek and program support services in accordance with the City's Request for Proposal and portions of Vendor's response to that proposal, dated October 29, 2004, as attached and incorporated as Exhibit A In the event there is a conflict between this Agreement, the City's Request for Proposal, and Exhibit A. the terms of this Agreement shall control, followed by the Request for Proposal, and followed I,en by En 11 t, bit , II. TIME OF COMPLETION. The work under this Agreement shall begin on or about January 1, 2005 and shall continue through December 31, 2010 The term of this Agreement shall be for one (1) year with five (5) additional I year terms, which will automatically renew on January 1'r cach year thereafter, unless either party terminates this Agreement rn accordance with Section V, entitled "Termination." This Agreement may be extended beyond the original term subject to the written agreement of the parties III. COMPENSATION. The City shall pay the Vendor an amount cutrently estimated at $183,845 00 per year, for meals, labor management, food, cleaning supplies, paper costs, and small wares replacement 11iny applicable taxes, incrudmg sales tax, shall be the iesponsibiriry or the City .ynnuar compensation due Vendor for the per meal costs shall be increased effective January 1 of each year, excluding January 1, 2005, based on an amount equal to the increase in the Consumer Price Index for Seattle-Tacoma- Bremerton (All Urban Consumers), June to June (the ' CPI ') This annual CPI adjustment shall not apply to the cost of paper supphes, equipment, utensils, or other incidental costs of providing meals Labor, food, cleaning supplies, and management fee shall be paid according to the payment schedule submitted in the Vendor's response to proposal Paper supplies, equipment, utensils, or other incidental cost purchased on behalf of the City by the Vendor .vill he invoiced to the City in accordance with this section 'I lie City shall pay the Vendor the following amounts according to the following schedule GOODS& SERVICES AGREEMENT- 1 j,il ei 0,U,CCv"UU, mclu"Irig 6i'iiTII Vendor shall submit weekly invoices to the City for payment The City shall provide payment within thirty (30) days of receipt of a weekly invoice If the City objects to all or any portion of an invoice, it shall notify Vendor and reserves the option to only pay that portion of the invoice not in dispute In that event, the parties will immediately make every effort to settle the disputed portion. 1V. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The parties intend that an Independent Contractor- Employer Relationship will be created by this Agreement and that the Vendor has the ability to control and A the performance and detail's of its work, Lhe Clty being intereJLed only in the reSiiitS obtained udder this Agreement V. TERMINATION. The City may terminate this Agreement for any reason within thirty (30) days advance written notice to Vendor, provided, that this Agreement may be terminated by the City without notice in the event Vendor fails to perform as called for in this Agreement The Vendor may teirimrate this Agreement with ninety (90) days advance written notice to the City The termination provisions set forth in this Agreement shall supercede the termination provisions set forth in the Request for Proposal VI. WARRANTY. This Agreement is subject to all warranty provisions established under the Uniform Commercial Code, Title 62A, Revised Code of Washington Vendor warrants goods are merchantable, are fit for the particular purpose for which they were obtained, and will perform in accordance with their specifications and Vendor's representations to City Vendor warrants that the services provided under this Agreement will meet or exceed the standards set forth in the exhibits to this Agreement and the standards accepted in the community for the type of work performed All food prepared under this Agreement shall be prepared in a manner that guarantees the safety and health of those consuming the food The City shall not be required to provide payment for any food that is deemed inedible due to the lack of quality of the food or its preparation hr the event that any meal or part thereof prepared by Vendor is deemed not fit for consumption, Vendor shall, at its sole cost, immediately prepare or make available a substitute meal or part thereof such that no meat will be missed by those being served by this Agreement VII. DISCRIMINATION. In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this Agreement or any sub-contract. the Vendor. its sub-contractors, or any person acting on behalf of the Vendor or sub-contractor shall not. by reason of lace, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates Vendor shall execute the attached City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Declaration, Comply with City Administrative Policy 1.2, and upon completion of the contract work, file the attached Compliance Statement Vill. INDEMNIFICATION. Vendor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits, including all legal costs and attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the Vendor's performance of this Agreement, except for that portion of the injuries and damages caused by the City's neghgenec The City's inspection or acceptance of any of Vendor's work when completed shall not be grounds to avoid any of these covenants of indemnification IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED HEREIN CONSTITUFES THIS VENDOR'S WAIVER OF IMMUNITY GOODS & SFRVICES AGREEMENT-2 11In nnn nn t �__ rx�n a^ (VVEY 0I V,VVV VV, !l lchidiIIg YYJJ IJ UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS INDEMNIFICATION. TIDE PARTIES FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE MUTUALLY NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement I INi0U%2A I The Vendor shall procure and maintain 10 the duration of the <.greement, rnsu.�,v., f ti, S r• n rl n th of no, ntc desmbed nl Eilii bit R attaelied and :urorl'onAted by this refer-ce u`1 o, �,�e 1yp s ulu ... e u l,�a< lJ . .� _ , X. PERFORMANCE BOND OR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PERFORMANCE BOND. Vendor shall provide the City with a performance bond or payment in hen of the performance bond in the form of bank or cashier's check. The performance bond or payment in lieu of the perfermance bond shall be sufficient to cover the cost to the City in maintaining food service for sixty(60) days in the event the Vendor fails to perform as required by this Agreement XI. WORK PERFORMED AT VENDOR'S RISK. Vendor shall take all necessary precautions 1 and shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, agents, and subcontractors in the performance of the i i ii n r + n it i n i i Ven ]__i_ contract work aria snan uunZe ati protection necessary for inat purpose rjn worn snau be done at v cnuui � own risk, and Vendor shall be responsible for any loss of or damage to materials, tools, or other articles used or held for use in connection with the work. City shall provide security, control, and limitation of inmate movement in, to, and from the food service area, including physical security of Vendoi staff XIL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. A Recyclable Materials Pursuant to Chapter 3 80 of the Kent City Code, the City requires its contractors and consultants to use recycled and recyclable products whenever practicable. A price preference may be available for any designated recycled product. B Non-Waiver of Breach The failure of the City to unsist upon strict performance of any of the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option conferred by this Agreement in one or more instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of those covenants, agrccmcnts or options, and the same shall be and remain in full force and effect C Resolution of Disputes and Governm� Law This Agreement shad ue gu�cnicd by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington If the parties are unable to settle any dispute, difference or claim arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, the exclusive means of resolving that dispute, difference or claim, shall only be by filing suit under the venue, rules and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court, King County, Washington, unless the parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute resolution process In any claim or lawsuit for damages arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, each party shall pay all Ieyai costs and attorneys fees incurred zr. defending or bringing such claim or lawsuit, in addition to any other recovery or award provided by law, provided, however,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the City's right to indemnification under Section VIII of this Agreement D Written Notice All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the parties at the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the contrary Any written notice hereunder shall become effective three (3) business days after the date of mailing by registered or certified marl, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may be hereafter specified in writing E Assi nment Any assignment of this Agreement by either party without the written consent of the non-assigning party shall be void If the non-assigning party gives its consent to any assignment, the terms GOODS & SERVICES AGREEMENT-3 "I (ll✓C/ 19 P)n,inn 001 1a clu d,I iY YIYJO)JT") of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and no further assignment shall be made without additional written consent. F Modification No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and stoned by a duly authorized representative of the City and Vendor. G. Entire Agreement. The wraten provisions a,id tents of this Agreerrlent, together with auy c.,i i.,,,, ,� i,o i hereto n n i..,i ,,,. r ,�, F., fl-er ,i o Al— i,hi�i IL a�ucc,u�,u u�a���, S hall supersede ail prior vi,TUal J6<LLl.iU L16�J of aiiy k, L v.1 CutCr reprCSe�uaciv�, of kilt, City, and such statements shall not be effective or be construed as entering into or foimmg a part of or altering in ariv manner this Agreement All of the thin e documenAs are hereby made a hart of this Abreetrlent H. Compliance with Laws The Vendor agrees to comply with all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations that are now effective or in the future become applicable to Vendor's business, equipment, and personnel engaged in operations covered by this Agreement or accruing out of the performance of those operations. IN WITNESS,the parties below execute this Agreement,which shall become effective on the last date entered 'below. VENDOR: CITY: CONSOLIDATED FOOD MANAGEMENT, INC CITY OF KENT By. By (segnaivre) (signa7ure) Print Name: Ken Chow Print Name-- Jim White Its VP Institutional Division Its Mavot Mile) DATE DA'1 E' NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: VENDOR: CITY OF KENT: Ken Chow Captain Lorna Rufener Consolidated Food Management, Inc City of Kent Corrections Facility 2448— 76"' S.E , Suite 203 220 Fourth Avenue South Mercer Island, WA 98040-2744 Kent, WA 98032 (206) 232-9771 (telephone) (253) 856-5960 (telephone) (206) 232-1533 (facsimile) (253) 856-6960 (facsimile) APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kent Law Department �—PF1v)p Jtl li a , iili 11 mAyU A GOODS & SERVICES AGREEMENT-4 jvvuf 010,uuu uu, 111auding f'S)�i) DECLARATION CITY OF KENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY fhe City of Kent is committed to conform to Federal and State laws regarding equal opportunity As such all luconf_.__`__. ,] L__.� ho C icni 1 aL relation IL 4L,- A ,_..,_,_...�,_...a 1�, L CVIIti aClors, sir Ul.UllLI 0.l.LUls QIIU JUppllGlJ wllU pCLIO VVLlrN w1U1 IC10.L1 V1L IL LU1J L1k�'1 GGIllGL1L s1LQ11 Conipl wlLil the regulations of the City's equal employment opportunity policies Tilc uiiowing questions spei-uicaliy ttdcuitify iire icgLmLiiicfAt, the City deeniis Necessary i6f any` contea�tor, subcontractor or supplier on this specific Agreement to adhere to An affirmative response is required on all of the following questions for this Agreement to be valid and binding If any contractor, subconti actor or supplier willfully misrepresents themselves with regard to the diiectives outlines, it will be considered a bieach of contract and it will be at the City's sole determination regarding suspension or termination for all or pact of the Agreement, The questions are as follows 1. I have read the attached City of Kent administrative policy number 1 2 2. During the time of this Agreement I will not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, or the presence of all sensory, mental or physical disability. 3 During the time of this Agreement the prime contractor will provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors indicating commitment as an equal opportunity employer 4 During the time of the Agreement 1, the prime contractor, will actively consider hiring and promotion of women and minorities 5 Before acceptance of this Agreement, an adherence statement will be signed by me, the Prime Contractor,that the Prime Contractor complied with the requirements as set forth above By signing below, I agree to fulfill the five requirements referenced above Dated this day of 1200 By- For Title. Date FT-0 CC)MPI iANCF DOC'UXIENPS - 1 of 3 CITY OE KEN T ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY INUlVIBER 1.2 EFFECTIVE DATE January t, 1598 SUBJECT- MINORITY AND WOMEN SUPERSEDES April 1, 1996 CONTRACTORS APPROVED BY Jim White, Mayor POLICY Equal employment opportunity requirements for the City of Kent will conform to federal and state laws All contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers of the City must guarantee equal employment opportunity within their organization and, if holding Agreements with the City amounting to S10,000 or more within any given year, must take the following affirmative steps I. Provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors indicating commitment as an equal opportunity employer 2. Actively consider for promotion and advancement available minorities and women Any contractor, subcontractor, consultant or Supplier who 11-1 ally argregaidc nondiscrimination nOndlcrrirnation and equal opportunity requirements shall be considered in breach of contract and subject to suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement Contract Compliance Officers will be appointed by the Directors of Planning. Parks, and Public Works Departments to assume the following duties for their respective departments I Ensuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants. and suppliers subject to these regulations are familiar with the regulations and the Cmty's equal employment opportunity policy 2. Monitoring to assure adherence to federal, state and local laws, policies and guidelines 1717n�np�ruLLSNr'c nnrrn in acwrrc c a L1V V1 Ll VL I'll IV.11 V I II- V I I d CITY OF KENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT fhis foml shall be filled out AFTER COMPLETION of this project by the Contractor av arded the Agrel'n ltlit. I. the undersigned, a duly represented agent of Company, hereby acknowledge and declare that the before-mentioned company was the prime contractor for the Agreement known as that was entered into on the (date) , betsea..the firm 1 represent and the Cay of Kent I declare that I complied fully with all of the requirements and obligations as outlined ni the City of Kent Admmistrative Policy 1 2 and the Declaration City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity Policy that was part of the beforeanentioned Agreement Dated this day of 200 1 1 By: Tcr -Title Date F,r.,nCnnanr IAXV-1-. nO C rMPNTS _; nf, EXHIBIT A Due to size, Exhibit A has not been included in Council's Packet EXHIBIT B INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS 1 Insurance "ille Contractor shall procure and miialntam �r the duration of the Agreement, ms'ararn e against claims for ,nJt,xies to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, their agents, represcilauv�_s, employees or subcontractors. Contractor shall obtain insurance of the types described below 1 Automobile Liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired and leased vehicles Coverage shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy shall he endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage 2. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal injury and advertising mluiy, and liability assumed under an insured contract The Commercial General Liability insurance shall be endorsed to provide the Aggregate Per Project Endorsement ISO form CG 25 03 11 85 There shall be no endorsement or modification of the Commercial General Liability insurance for liability arising from explosion, collapse or underground property damage The City shall be named as an insured under the Contractor's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the •zlork performed for the City using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 10 11 85 or a substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage 3 Workers Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of Washington Minimum Amounts of Insurance Contractor shall maintain the following insurance limits- 1 Automobile Liabilitv insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident 2 Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $1,000,000 general aggregate and a 1 $1,000,000 products-completed operations aggregate hint Other Insurance Provisions The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions for Automobile Liability and Commercial General.Liability insurance I 1 The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respect the City. Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it FXHIRTT R - 1 of 2 2 The Contractor's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, ictuin receipt requested,has been given to the City 3 The City of Kent shall be named as an additional insured on all policies (except Professional Liability) as respects work performed by or on behalf of the contractor and a copy of the endorsement naming the City as additional insured shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance The City reserves the right io receive a certified copy of all required insurance p(iiiciCS. Tile CoiltralLula Ccii ercial reL'eral T iahilitj' inciuranrP shall Alen O .'g p a clause stating that coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom clann is made or suit is brought, except with respects to the limits of the insurer's liability of insur it s Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A M Best rating of not less than A Vil E. Verification of Coverage Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Contractor before commencement of the work F. Subcontractors Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the same insurance requirements as stated herein for the Contractor. t UVMMTR -? Cf2 Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Consent Calendar ' 1, SUBJECT: CITY OF AUBURN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, FIRE INVESTIGATION TASK FORCE — AUTHORIZE 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between Auburn and Kent for the creation and operation of the South King Fire Investigation Task Force. This agreement will establish and maintain a jointly funded and governed team, known as the I South King Fire Investigation Task Force, to effectively provide fire investigation services within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Auburn and Kent Fire Departments, and their contract affiliates As needs anse, other agencies may become members of the Task Force pursuant to Task Force Executive Board approval and proper agency legislative action. There is a need to provide for effective fire investigations and related services within the respective junsdictional boundanes By combining personnel, the City will realize financial savings in overtime and standby costs while being able to increase staffing levels to the point that an investigator is on duty twenty-four(24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week The result will be improved services for the citizens of each city with a reduction in costs This agreement has been approved by both the City of Auburn's and the City of Kent's -� Attorneys. 3. EXHIBITS: Interlocal Cooperative Agreement 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Public Safety Committee 12/16/04 (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? No Revenue? No Currently in the Budget? Yes X No If no: tUnbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount $ Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount $ 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda iItem No. 6D i INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN AUBURN AND KENT FOR THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF THE SOUTH KING FIRE INVESTIGATION TASK FORCE I. PARTIES The parties to this Interlocal Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement') are the cities of Auburn and Kent, each of which is a municipal corporation operating under the laws of the State of Washington. II. AUTHORITY This Agreement is entered Into pursuant to Chapters 10 93, 39 34, and 53 08 of the Revised Code of Washington ill. PURPOSE The parties will establish and maintain a jointly funded and governed team to effectively provide fire investigative services within the jurisdictional boundaries of Auburn and Kent Fire Departments, and their contract affiliates IV. FORMATION There is hereby created a multi-jurisdictional team to be hereafter known as the South King Fire Investigation Task Force (hereinafter `Task Force"), the members of which shall be the cities of Auburn and Kent (hereinafter referred to as "party" or "parties") As needs arise, other agencies may become a member of the Task Force pursuant to Task Force Executive Board approval and proper agency legislative action. V. STATEMENT OF NEED The parties have the desire to provide for effective fire investigations and related services within their respective jurisdictional boundaries. By combining personnel, the I parties will realize financial savings in overtime and standby costs while being able to increase staffing levels to the point that an Investigator is on duty twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. The result will be improved services for the citizens of each party with a reduction in costs. VI. TASK FORCE OBJECTIVES The Task Force will provide timely and accurate investigation services to determine the origin, cause, and surrounding circumstances of fires. The Task Force will also attempt to reduce the occurrence of fires by identifying products or building failures that cause FIRE INVESTIGATION 1 TASK FORCE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 1 accidental fires to occur and/or spread. The Task Force will attempt to reduce the incidence of arson by properly investigating those responsible for fires and pursuing the criminal process when appropriate. This Task Force work will be performed within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Kent and Auburn Fire Departments and their affiliated contract areas. VII. RECOGNITION OF KENT'S INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FIRE INVESTIGATIONS WITH CITY OF COVINGTON The p arties recognize t hat K ent h as a ntered a n i ntedocal agreement with the city of Covington for the purposes of having Kent investigators perform fire investigations for the city of Covington. The parties recognize that the work called for in the agreement between Kent and Covington is Identical to the work called for in this Agreement, Auburn agrees that by entering this Agreement, it is agreeing to perform the work called for in this Agreement within the jurisdictional boundaries of the city of Covington as well as the city of Kent. VIII. DURATION AND TERMINATION This Agreement shall become effective on the date this Agreement is ratified by the last signing party. Unless terminated by either party pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for three (3) years This Agreement may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties subject to the ratification of such extension by the legislative body of each city. A party may withdraw its participation in the Task Force by providing written notice of its withdrawal, and serving such notice upon each Executive Board member of the other party A notice of withdrawal shall become effective ninety (90) days after service of the notice on the other party. IX. GOVERNANCE t The affairs of the Task Force shall be governed by an Executive Board ("Board"), whose members are composed of the fire chief, or his1her designee, from each party Each member of the Board shall have an equal vote and voice on all Board decisions and all decisions shall be made by unanimous vote or agreement of the Board ' members. There shall be a minimum of four (4) Board meetings each year. One meeting shall be held in March of each year to review the prior year's service. Another meeting shall be held in August of each year to review the future operations of the Task Force. At least two (2) other meetings shall be held each year to review the activities and policies of the Task Force. Extra Meetings may be called as deemed appropriate. The Board shall approve written policies, regulations, and operational procedures for the Task Force within ninety (90) c alendar d ays o f t he e xecution o f t his Agreement. The written policies, regulations, and operational procedures shall apply to all Task Force operations. FIRE INVESTIGATION 2 TASK FORCE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT X. PERSONNEL Kent shall provide three (3) full time fire investigators, two (2) of which shall work a twenty-four (24) hour modified-Detroit schedule and one of which will be the Task Force Coordinator who works a day shift schedule. Auburn shall provide one full time investigator who will work a twenty-four (24) hour modified-Detroit schedule with the proper amount of Kelly-days to appropriately reflect their bargained work schedule. All investigators shall be commissioned (full or limited) by their respective police departments to perform criminal investigations into the source and cause of fires within their jurisdiction The commissions shall also provide that the investigator shall be commissioned to perform investigations in other jurisdictions pursuant to agreement of the j urisdictions. A II investigators shall have successfully completed the Washington ' State Basic Law Enforcement Academy or equivalency training course and shall maintain all licenses and permits to enforce the criminal laws within the state of Washington. The personnel assigned to the Task Force shall be considered employees of the contributing party The contributing party shall be solely and exclusively responsible for the compensation and benefits for the personnel it contributes to the Task Force. All rights, duties, and obligations of the employer and the employee shall remain with the contributing party Each party shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws with regard to employees and with provisions of any applicable collective bargaining agreements and civil service rules and regulations XI. MANAGEMENT OF DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES The day to day operations of the Task Force shall be subject to the management of the Task Force Coordinator who works a day shift schedule XII. EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND BUDGET Each party shall provide the equipment of its participating Task Force members; provided that Kent will provide the personnel provided by Auburn with a work station and sleeping quarters. Each party shall provide sufficient funds to update, replace, repair, and maintain the equipment and supplies utilized by its participating Task force members as well as fund training, as mutually agreed upon by the Executive Board The equipment and supplies provided by each party to its personnel participating in the Task Force shall remain that of the party, provided that the Board may approve joint capital expenditures for Task Force equipment, which if purchased, shall be owned jointly by the parties. XIII. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS UPON TERMINATION FIRE INVESTIGATION 3 1 TASK FORCE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Termination shall be in accordance with those procedures set forth in prior sections. Each participating jurisdiction shall retain sole ownership of equipment purchased and provided to Its participating Task Force members. Any assets acquired with joint funds of the Task Force shall be equally divided among the parties at the asset's fair market value upon termination. The value of the assets of the Task Force shall be determined by using commonly accepted methods of valuation If both parties desire an asset, the final decision shall be made by arbitration (described ' below). Any property not claimed shall be declared surplus by the Board and disposed of pursuant to state law for the disposition of surplus property. The proceeds from the sale or disposition of any Task Force property shall be equally distributed to the parties Arbitration pursuant to this section shall occur as follows: A. The parties Interested in an asset shall select one (1) person (Arbitrator) to determine which agency will receive the property. The Arbitrator may , be any person not employed by the parties B. During a meeting with the Arbitrator, each party Interested in the property shall be permitted to make an oral and/or written presentation to the Arbitrator in support of Its position C. At the conclusion of the presentation, the Arbitrator shall determine which jurisdiction is to receive the property. The decision of the Arbitrator shall , be final and shall not be the subject of appeal or review. KIV. LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFICATION Auburn agrees to defend, Indemnify, and hold harmless Kent and each of Its employees, officials, agents, and volunteers from any and all losses, claims, liabilities, lawsuits, or legal judgments arising out of any negligent or tortious actions or Inactions by Auburn or any of Its employees, officials, agents, or volunteers, while acting within the scope of the duties required by this Agreement. All costs, Including but not limited to attorneys fees, court fees, mediation fees, arbitration fees, settlements, awards of compensation, awards of damages of every kind, etc., shall be paid by Auburn or its insurer. This provision shall survive the expiration of this Agreement. This provision j shall also survive and remain in effect in the event that a court or other entity with jurisdiction determines that this interlocal Agreement is not enforceable Kent agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Auburn and each of its employees, officials, agents, and volunteers from any and all losses, claims, liabilities, lawsuits, or legal judgments arising out of any negligent or tortlous actions or inactions by Kent or any of its employees, officials, agents, or volunteers, while acting within the scope of the duties required by this Agreement. All costs, including but not limited to attorneys fees, court fees, mediation fees, arbitration fees, settlements, awards of compensation, awards of damages of every kind, etc., shall be paid by Kent or its insurer. This provision shall survive the expiration of this Agreement. This provision shall also survive and remain in effect in the event that a court or other entity with jurisdiction determines that this interlocal Agreement is not enforceable. FIRE INVESTIGATION 4 TASK FORCE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT jIT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED HEREIN CONSTITUTES EACH PARTY'S WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW, SOLELY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE. THE PARTIES FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE MUTUALLY NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER. XV. NOTICE OF CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS In the event a claim Is filed or lawsuit Is brought against a party or Its employees for actions arising out of their conduct In support of Task Force operations, that party shall promptly notify the other party that the claim or lawsuit has been initiated Any documentation, including the claim or legal complaints, shall promptly be provided to each party i XVI. INSURANCE Each party shall carry and maintain, for the duration of this Agreement, general liability, property damage, and errors and omissions insurance coverage with an admitted carrier for the state of Washington with the following minimums. General Liability $1 million per occurrence, and Property Damage $1 million per occurrence, and tErrors and Omissions. $1 million per occurrence The Insurance policies of each party shall name the other party and Its officials, officers, employees, and volunteers, who are acting within the scope of this Agreement, as additional named insureds for any and all actions taken by or against each party, Its officials, officers, employees, and volunteers. The Insurance policy or policies shall have a thirty (30) days prior notice of cancellation clause to be given to the other party, in writing, In the event of termination or material modification of the Insurance coverage The Insurance shall be "occurrence based" ratherthan "claims made " In the alternative, each party may satisfy the requirements of this section by becoming or remaining a participant In an authorized self Insurance pool In the state of Washington with protection equal to or greater than that specified herein XVII. RECORDS Each party shall maintain records related to the Task Force and Its participating personnel for a minimum of seven (7) years All records shall be available for full Inspection and copying by each party. XVIII. FILING FIRE INVESTIGATION 5 TASK FORCE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Upon execution hereof, this Agreement shall be filed with the city clerks of the parties, the Director of Records and Elections of King County, the secretary of state, and such other governmental agencies as may be required by law XIX. MISCELLANEOUS Non-Waiver of Breach. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option conferred by this Agreement in one or more Instances shall not be construed to be a waiver o r relinquishment of those covenants, agreements or options, and the same shall be and remain in full force and effect. Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If the parties are unable to settle any dispute, difference or claim arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, the exclusive means of resolving that dispute, difference or claim, shall only be by filing suit exclusively under the venue, rules and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court, King County, Washington, unless the parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute resolution process. In any claim or lawsuit for damages arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, each party shall pay all its legal costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending or bringing such claim or lawsuit, in addition to any other recovery or award provided by law, provided, however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the parties' right to indemnification under this Agreement. Assignment. Any assignment of this Agreement by either party without the written consent of the non-assigning party shall be void. If the non-assigning party gives its consent to any assignment, the terms of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and no further assignment shall be made without additional written consent. Modification. This Agreement may be modified, amended, or altered by agreement of the parties and such alteration, amendment, or modification shall be effective when reduced to writing and executed in a manner consistent with paragraph XX of this Agreement Compliance with Laws. The Task Force and all its members shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws that apply to the Task Force. Entire Agreement. The written terms and provisions of this Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto, shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any officer or other representative of each party, and such statements shall not be effective or be construed as entering into or forming a part of or altering in any manner this Agreement. All of the exhibits are FIRE INVESTIGATION 6 TASK FORCE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT hereby made part of this Agreement. Should any of the language of any exhibits to this Agreement conflict with any language contained in this Agreement, the language of this document shall prevail. Severability. If any section of this Agreement is adjudicated to be invalid, such action shall not affect the validity of any section not so adjudicated jInterpretation The legal presumption that an ambiguous term of this Agreement should be Interpreted against the party who prepared the Agreement shall not apply. XX. MUNICIPAL AUTHORIZATIONS This Agreement shall be executed on behalf of each party by Its duly authorized representative and pursuant to an appropriate resolution or ordinance of the governing body of each party This Agreement shall be deemed effective upon the last date of execution by the last signing authorized representative. This Agreement may be executed by counterparts and be valid as if each authorized representative had signed the original document. By signing below, the signor certifies that he or she has the authority to sign this Agreement on behalf of the jurisdiction, and the jurisdiction agrees to the terms of this Agreement. Mayor, City of Auburn Date City Attorney, City of Auburn Date City Clerk, City of Auburn Date Mayor, City of Kent Date City Attorney, City of Kent Date City Clerk, City of Kent Date P ICrviMTTORNEYS1PatlArsoninteriocalAuburn doc FIRE INVESTIGATION 7 TASK FORCE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: CITY OF COVINGTON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, FIRE INVESTIGATIONS— AUTHORIZE 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between Covington and Kent relating to Fire Investigations. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the framework to effectuate Covington's desire to have Kent perform fire investigations. To that end, Kent agrees to perform for payment the following services for Covington: origin and cause fire investigations, criminal investigations limited to arson and other related cnmes; and pro-active techniques to reduce the occurrence of arson In consideration of this Agreement and the services provided, Covington will pay Kent S 100 for each hour of work performed by Kent. In order to provide a baseline for budget planning, Covington will initially pay Kent based upon an estimated 130 hours of work per year, which will result in the payment of$13,000 annually in four(4) quarterly installments of$3,250 each. Annual adjustments will be made in January of the following year to reflect the actual costs of providing services during the previous year. 3. EXHIBITS: Interlocal Agreement 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Public Safety Committee 12/16/04 (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) ' 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? Revenue? Y Currently in the Budget? Yes No X If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount $ Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund 10003700.53822.2920 Amount Estimated at $13,000 annually 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 6E INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF KENT AND COVINGTON RELATING TO FIRE INVESTIGATIONS ' THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, hereinafter `Agreement", is entered into between the CITY OF KENT, hereinafter "Kent", and the CITY OF COVINGTON, hereinafter"Covington" WHEREAS, Kent and Covington are public agencies as defined by Ch. 39 34 of the Revised Code of Washington ("RCW"), and are authorized to enter into interlocal agreements on the basis of mutual advantage and thereby to provide services and facilities in the manner and pursuant to forms of governmental organization that will ' accord best with geographic, economic, population, and other factors influencing the needs of local communities, and WHEREAS, Kent's Fire Department maintains a fire prevention division that regularly conducts fire investigations, and WHEREAS, Covington desires to utilize the resources of Kent to assist ' Covington in conducting fire investigations, and WHEREAS, Covington has agreed to compensate Kent for conducting such fire ' investigations, NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and provisions contained ' herein, it is agreed between Kent and Covington as follows 1. Purpose It is the purpose of this Agreement to establish the framework to effectuate Covington's desire to have Kent perform fire investigations To that end, Kent hereby agrees to perform for payment the following services for Covington 1 1 Origin and Cause Fire Investigations, 1 2 Criminal Investigations limited to arson and other related crimes, 1 3 Pro-active techniques to reduce the occurrence of arson 2. Administration of Agreement. To carry out the purpose of this Agreement, a two-person board is hereby created to administer this Agreement The board shall consist of the Fire Chief for the City of Kent Fire Department, and the City Manager or Chief of Police for the City of Covington The board shall meet no less than one time per year to discuss the performance of the obligations of Kent and Covington pursuant to this Agreement The board may, at its discretion and by mutual agreement, develop policies and procedures to aid in the implementation of this Agreement ' 3. Investigations. 3.1 Origin and Cause Fire Investigations. Origin and cause investigations shall be performed in accordance with the Kent ' Fire Investigation Unit Policy and Procedures Furthermore, investigations will follow the recommended procedures as outlined by the State of Washington Certified Fire Investigator program Origin and cause determinations shall fall into the following categories, Accidental, Incendiary, Natural, and Undetermined. The investigation of the ' origin and cause of a fire shall be conducted in a timely manner, and all reports and documentation that are produced as a result of the investigation s hall be prepared in a timely manner Reports and documentation produced during an ' investigation shall be maintained by Kent for a period of seven (7) years in accordance with Kent's record retention policy Any evidence gathered during a criminal investigation shall be maintained by the Kent Police Department in ' accordance with Kent policies and procedures relating to the retention of evidence of other crimes. 3.2 Criminal Investigations. ' In t he e vent o f a n Incendiary f ire c ause, t he K ent F ire I nvestigation U nit s hall conduct an appropriate criminal investigation to include evidence collection, witness interviews, follow-up documentation, suspect interrogations, and suspect arrest when probable cause exists Every effort shall be made to have a ' uniformed Covington Police Officer present when effecting arrests in the City of Covington All proper documentation shall be completed for the filing of criminal charges as per the King County Prosecutor Filing Gwdel;nes 3.3 Proactive techniques to reduce the occurrence of arson. The Kent Fire Investigation Unit recognizes that by taking a proactive stance to combat arson, many smaller arson fires may be prevented before larger fires are caused Therefore, the Fire Investigation unit will employ proven techniques , used to identify arson offenders These include, but are not limited to, conducting surveillance, pin mapping, and intelligence gathering when appropriate and in accordance with applicable laws 3.4 Information The Kent Fire Investigation Unit will make every attempt to keep the Police Chief ' of Covington informed as to the status of all fires that occur in the City of Covington Furthermore, an annual report will be completed before February 1 of the following year which describes the Fire Investigations that have taken place the previous year and submitted to the City of Covington by February 15 4. Duration. This Agreement shall become effective on the last date this Agreement i s r atified b y t he I egislative b ody o f C ovington a nd t he I egislative b ody o f Kent Unless terminated by either party pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, this , Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for 3 years from the effective date This Agreement may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties subject to the ratification of such extension by the legislative body of each city ' ' 5. Payment to Kent. In consideration of this Agreement and the services provided, Covington will pay Kent an hourly rate of $100 00 for each hour of work ' performed by Kent Each hour shall be divided into fifteen (15) minute increments, or four (4) units Covington shall pay for each fifteen (15) minute increment, which shall be rounded to the nearest fifteen (15) minute increment Covington shall be required to pay ' Kent regardless of whether Covington is paid or collects fees for investigations that involved the work of Kent. 5.1 Payment Structure. 5.1.1 Initial Payment. Although Covington will pay Kent an hourly ' rate of $100.00 per hour as set forth above, the parties agree that in order to provide a baseline for budget planning, Covington will initially pay Kent based upon an estimated 130 hours of work per year, which will result in the payment of $13,000.00 annually in four (4) quarterly installments of $3,250 00 each due thirty (30) days after the end of each quarter. For the purposes of this Agreement, the quarters shall end on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 of each year ' 51 2 Annual Adjustment Annual adjustments will be made in January of the following year to reflect the actual costs of providing services during the previous year to ensure that ' (1) Kent is paid at the $100 hourly rate as set forth above, and (2) Covington does not pay Kent for more than the actual number of hours that Kent performs work under the ' Agreement The annual adjustment will be based upon the actual hours of work performed by Kent as presented in its quarterly statements submitted to Covington pursuant to section 5 2 below 51 3 Reconciliation of Estimated Hours vs Actual Hours If, as of December 31 of the contracting year, Kent has performed fewer than 130 hours of service during that calendar year, Covington will receive a credit equal to ' $100 00 for every hour less than 130 hours If, as of December 31 of the contracting year, Kent has performed more than 130 hours during that calendar year, Covington will receive a debit Credits and debits will be reconciled by ' applying one fourth of the credit or debit amount to each of the next four (4) quarterly payments 5.2 Billing Statement. Kent will submit a quarterly statement to Covington that will contain the following information in a form agreed upon by the board ' 5 2 1 Incident Address, 5 2 2 Type of service provided, 5.2 3 Hours of work, and 5 2 4 Fire department case number. ' 5.3 Billing Statement Dispute. In the event that there is a dispute regarding the amount of money owed by Covington to Kent, the board shall make every effort to resolve such dispute In the event that there is no resolution to the dispute, the disputed amount shall be placed into the registry of the King County , Superior Court until the dispute is resolved by agreement of the parties or in a court with jurisdiction over the subject matter of the dispute 5.4 Reconciliation of Amount Due After Termination or ' Expiration. Within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Agreement's expiration or earlier termination, Kent shall submit to Covington a statement as described in subsection 5 2 of this Agreement for the past quarter or part thereof , Within thirty (30) days of submitting the statement, the parties shall reconcile the account and determine how much money Covington owes to Kent for unpaid services or Kent owes to Covington for services that have been paid for but not , provided Final payment and settlement of accounts shall occur within ninety (90) days of the effective date of termination of the Agreement 6. Ownership of Property. The parties to this Agreement do not contemplate the acquisition of any property to carry out the purposes of this Agreement Any property owned by Kent shall remain the property of Kent, and any property owned by Covington shall remain the property of Covington 7. Termination. , 7.1 Termination by Notice. This Agreement may be terminated by ' either party upon it providing the other party with 180 days advance written notice of such termination 7.2 Termination by Mutual Written Agreement. This Agreement ' may be terminated at any time by mutual written agreement of the parties 7.3 Termination for Breach. Kent may terminate this Agreement ' with fourteen (14) days advance written notice upon the failure of Covington to make payments as required by this Agreement. Covington may terminate this , Agreement upon fourteen (14) days advance written notice in the event Kent fails to provide services as required in this Agreement except disputes handled per Section 5.3 , 8. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Covington agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Kent and each of its employees, officials, agents, and volunteers from any and all losses, claims, liabilities, lawsuits, or legal judgments arising out of any negligent or torhous actions or inactions by Covington or any of its employees, , officials, agents, or volunteers, while acting within the scope of the duties required by this Agreement All costs, including but not limited to attorneys fees, court fees, mediation fees, arbitration fees, settlements, awards of compensation, awards of damages of every kind, etc , shall be paid by Covington or its insurer. This provision 1 shall survive the expiration of this Agreement This provision shall also survive and remain in effect in the event that a court or other entity with jurisdiction determines that this interlocal Agreement is not enforceable Kent agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Covington and each of its employees, officials, agents, and volunteers from any and all losses, damages, claims, ' liabilities, lawsuits, or legal judgments arising out of any negligent or tortious actions or inactions by Kent or any of its employees, officials, agents, or volunteers, while acting within the scope of the duties required by this Agreement All costs, including but not ' limited to attorneys fees, court fees, mediation fees, arbitration fees, settlements, awards of compensation, awards of damages of every kind, etc., shall be paid by Kent or its insurer This provision shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this ' Agreement This provision shall also survive and remain in effect in the event that a court or other entity with jurisdiction determines that this interlocal Agreement is not enforceable IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED HEREIN CONSTITUTES EACH PARTY'S WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW, SOLELY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE. THE PARTIES FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE MUTUALLY NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER. 9. Insurance. E ach city s hall carry a nd maintain, f or t he d uration of this Agreement, general liability, property damage, and errors and omissions insurance ' coverage with an admitted carrier for the state of Washington with the following minimums General Liability $1 million per occurrence, and Property Damage $1 million per occurrence, and Errors and Omissions $1 million per occurrence ' The insurance policies of each city shall name the other city and its officials, officers, employees, and volunteers, who are acting within the scope of this Agreement as additional named insureds for any and all actions taken by each city, its officials, officers, employees, and volunteers in the scope of their duties pursuant to this Agreement The insurance policy or policies shall have a thirty (30) days prior notice of cancellation clause to be given to the other city, in writing, in the event of termination or material modification of the insurance coverage T he insurance shall be "occurrence based" rather than "claims made " In the alternative, each city may satisfy the requirements of this section by becoming or remaining a participant in an authorized self insurance pool in the state of Washington with protection equal to or greater than that ' specified herein 10. Miscellaneous. ' 10.1 Non-Waiver of Breach. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option conferred by this Agreement in one , or more instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of those covenants, agreements or options, and the same shall be and remain in full force and effect 10.2 Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law. This ' Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington If the parties are unable to settle any dispute, difference or claim arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, , the exclusive means of resolving that dispute, difference or claim, shall only be by filing suit exclusively under the venue, rules and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court, King County, Washington, unless the parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute resolution process In any claim or lawsuit for damages arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, each party shall pay all its legal costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending or , bringing such claim or lawsuit, in addition to any other recovery or award provided by law; provided, however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the parties' right to indemnification under this Agreement 10.3 Assignment. Any assignment of this Agreement by either , party without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party shall be void If the non-assigning party gives its consent to any assignment, the terms of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and no further assignment shall be made without additional written consent The parties recognize that Kent may enter additional interlocal agreements with other government agencies for the performance of the work called for in this Agreement The parties also recognize that Kent may , become a party to an interlocal agency in conjunction with other south county municipalities for the purpose of performing the work called for in this Agreement Covington agrees that by signing this Agreement, the , performance of the work called for in this Agreement may be performed by an interlocal agency in which Kent is a party, and that investigators who are employed by jurisdictions other than Kent which are a party to that other , interlocal agreement may perform the work called for in this Agreement, provided that all other terms of this Agreement shall apply to the performance of the work in Covington 10.4 Modification. No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of each party and subject to ' ratification by the legislative body of each City 10.5 Compliance with Laws. Each party agrees to comply ' with all local, federal and state laws, rules, and regulations that are now effective or in the future become applicable to this Agreement. 10.6 Entire Agreement. The written terms and provisions of , this Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto, shall supersede , all prior communications, negotiations, representations or agreements, either verbal or written of any officer or other representative of each party, and such statements shall not be effective or be construed as entering into or forming a part of or altering in any manner this Agreement Alf of the exhibits are hereby made part of this Agreement Should any of the language of any exhibits to this Agreement conflict with any language contained in this Agreement, the language of this document shall prevail. 10.7 Severability. If any section of this Agreement is adjudicated to be invalid, such action shall not affect the validity of any section not so adjudicated 10.8 Interpretation. The legal presumption that an ambiguous term of this Agreement should be interpreted against the party who prepared the Agreement shall not apply 10.9 Notice. All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the parties at the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the contrary Any written notice hereunder shall become effective upon personal service or three (3) business days after the date of mailing by registered or certified mail, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may be hereafter specified in writing i ' IN WITNESS, the parties below execute this Agreement, which shall become effective on the last date entered below. COVINGTON: I KENT: CITY OF COVINGTON CITY OF KENT a ` B B Y Y (signature) Print Name Andrew D Dempsey Print Name Jim White Its City Manager Its Mayor (Title) ' DATE DATE NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: Andrew D Dempsey, City Manager Jim Schneider, Chief City of Covington City of Kent Fire Department 17210 SE 272Id Street 220 Fourth Avenue South Covington, WA 98042 Kent, WA 98032 253 638-1110 (telephone) (253) 856-4300 (telephone) (253)638-1122 (facsimile) (253) 856-6300 (facsimile) ! APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ' Duncan Wilson, Arthur"Pat" Fitzpatrick, ' City Attorney Deputy City Attorney P\CrviliATTORNEYS\Pat\CovmgtonArsonInvestigationsILA doe ! 1 1 1 i i 1 i ! 1 i 1 Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Consent Calendar 1 SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS GRANT —ACCEPT ' 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Accept the Department of Homeland Security and the Office for Domestic Preparedness FY04 Assistance to Firefighters Grant, amend the ' budget and authorize the Mayor to sign any agreements necessary to accept the grant and spend funds related to the purchase and installation of the compressor/cascade fill system and thermal imaging cameras. The Fire Department has been awarded a grant in the amount of$60,234 from the 1 Department of Homeland Security and the Office for Domestic Preparedness. The grant was awarded to assist with the purchase and installation of a compressor/ cascade/fill system for the training tower/drill ground and for the purchase and place- ment of thermal imaging cameras on first run units. The approved project costs are $86,048. The Federal share is 70 percent or $60,234 of the approved amount and the City's share of the costs is 30 percent or $25,814. Current CIP funds to cover the City's share will be utilized. 3. EXHIBITS: Grant application and award 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Public Safety Committee 12/16/04 (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? X Revenue? X Currently in the Budget? Yes No X If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund M20090.6XXXX.2250 Amount $60,234 ' Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund M20090.53140 Amount $60,234 grant funds 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds 1 DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 6F F'anet Keview rays z- yr o V U.S. Department of Homeland Security �- r Office for Domestic Preparedness p ` �� i Washington, D C. 20531 Mr. Dominic Marzano Kent Fire Department 24611 116th Ave SE Kent, Washington 98030-4939 Re Grant No EMW-2004-FG-13091 Dear Mr Marzano ' Congratulations, on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security and the Office for Domestic Preparedness Your grant application submitted under the FY 04 Assistance to Firefighters Grant has been approved The approved project costs amount to $86,048 00 The Federal share is 70 percent or$60,234 00 of the approved amount and your share of the costs Is 30 percent or$25,814 00 As part of your award package, you will find Grant Agreement Articles Please make sure you read and understand the Articles as they outline the terms and conditions of your Grant award Maintain a copy of these documents for your official file You establish acceptance of the Grant and Grant Agreement Articles when you request and receive any of the Federal Grant funds awarded to you. The first step in requesting your grant funds is to confirm your correct Direct Deposit Information Please go on- line to the AFG eGrants system at https,';portal fema gov and if you have not done so, complete ano sunmit w�nnn r� r�____ r r.._ nlease'--- " u. ...,I .. 4 A CC 14n0 r\:re,iD ^��i YOU JF I wary vlrect Deposit S,grl I viiin i icaac iui vaiu u,E Gigh,o,, cc), P1E1eu v� ep,... Sign-up Form, signed by your organization and the banking institution to the address below, Department of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate(FEMA) Grants Management Branch 500 C Street, SW, Room 334 Washington,DC 20472 Attn Assistance to Firefighters Grant Prr dram After your SF 1199A is reviewed and you receive an email indicating the form is approved, you will be able to request payments online If you have any questions or concerns regarding the process to request your grant funds, please_call 1-877-510-6762 Sincerely, C Suzanne Mencer Executive Director Office of State and Local Government Coordination and Planning 1 i/17/2004 Hanel Review Page 4 of 8 Agreement Anicies '*s ✓~4E I U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, D C 20531 AGREEMENT ARTICLES ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM -Operations and Firefighter Safety program GRANTEE- Kent Fire Department , PROGRAM: Operations and Firefighter Safety AGREEMENT NUMBER: EMW-2004-FG-13091 AMENDMENT NUMBER' TABLE OF CONTENTS Article I Project Description Z Arnie li Grantee Concurrence Article 111 Period of Performance Article IV Amount Awarded Article V Requests for Advances or Reimbursements Article VI Budget Changes Article VII Financial Reporting Article Vill Performance Reports Article IX DHS Officials Article X Other Terms a..d Conditioner , Article XI General Provisions Articie XII Audit Requirements Article I - Project Description The grantee shall perform the work described in the approved grant application's Program Narrative That narrative is made a part of these grant agreement articles by reference The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Program is to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards After careful consideration, DHS has determined that the grantee's protect, as detailed in , submitted project narrative and budget information, submitted as part of the grantee's application (and considered part of this agreement by reference), was consistent with the program's purpose and worthy of award As such, any material deviation from the approved program narrative must have prior written approval. Article II -Grantee Concurrence 11/17/2004 Panel Review Page 5 of 8 By requesting and receiving Federal grant funds provided by this grant program, the grantee accepts and agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of the grant as set forth in this document and the documents identified below.All documents submitted as part of the application are made a part of this agreement by reference Article III - Period of Performance The period of performance shall be from 22-OCT-04 to 21-OCT-05 The grant funds are available to the grantee for obligation only during the period of performance of the grant award.The grantee is not authorized to incur new obligations after the expiration date unless the grantee has requested, and DHS has approved, a new expiration date. The grantee has 90 days after period of performance to incur costs associated with closeout or to pay for obligations incurred during period of performance Award expenditures are for the purposes detailed in the approved grant application only The grantee cannot transfer funds or assets purchased with grant funds to other agencies or departments without prior written approval from CHS Article IV -Amount Awarded ' The amount of the award is detailed or.the Obligating Document for.N.vard attached to these articles Following are the budgeted estimates for object classes for this grant(including Federal share plus grantee match) iPersonnel $0 00 Fringe Benefits $0 00 Travel $0 00 Equipment $86,048 00 Supplies $0 00 Contractual $0 00 Construction $0 00 Other $+0� 00 indirect Clhar ces $0 00 Total $86,048 00 1 Article V - Requests for Advances or Reimbursements Grant payments under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program are made on an advance or reimbursable basis for immediate cash needs when the grantee needs grant funds and has obtained a user account, the grant.-�_ fills out the on-line Request for Advance or Reimburs, nent If the r- antee has not obtained a user acc� unt, an account may be obtained by calling the help desk at 1-866-27 .-0960. Article VI - Budget Changes Generally, changes in the budget-line items are permitted, as long as the original program narrative is accomplished The only exception to this provision is for grants where the Federal share is in excess of $100,000 00 In grants where the Federal share exceeds $100,000 00, the budgeted line items can be changed, but if the cumulative changes exceed ten (10) percent of the total budget, Changes must be pre-approved Article VII - Financial Reporting ' The Request for Advance or Reimbursement mentioned above,will also be used for interim financial reporting purposes. At the end of the performance period, or upon completion of the grantee's program narrative,the grantee must complete, on-line, a final financial report that is required to close out the grant The Financial Status Report, is due within 90 days after the end of the performance period. t11/17/2004 Panel Review Page 6 of 8 Article Vill - Performance Reports The grantee must submit a semi-annual and a final performance report to DHS.The final performance report should provide a short narrative on what the grantee accomplished with the grant funds and any benefits derived there from The semi-annual report is due six months after the award date Article IX-DHS Officials Program Officer: Tom Harrington, Deputy Chief of the Grants Program Office, is the Program Officer for this i grant program. The Program Officer is responsible for the technical monitoring of the stages of work and technical performance of the activities described in the approved grant application Grants Assistance Officer: Christine Torres, is the Assistance Officer for this grant program. The Assistance Officer is the Federal official responsible for negotiating, administering, and executing all grant business matters Grants Management Branch POC: Latoya Larker is the point of contact for this grant award and shall be contacted for all financial and administrative grant business matters If you have any questions regarding your grant please call 202-G46-3645 Article X- Other Terms and Conditions Pre-award costs directly applicable to the awarded grant are allowable if approved in writing by the DHS j Program Office Article XI - General Provisions The following are hereby incorporated into this agreement by reference 44 CFR, Emergency Management and Assistance Pali 7 NoiIdiscriTination in Federally-Ass;sted Programs Part 13 Uniform administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements to state and local governments Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement) Part 17 and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace (Grants) Part 18 New Restrictions on Lobbying A CFR 205 j Funding Techniques , OMB Circular A-21 Cost Principles for Educational Institutions OMB Circular A-87 Cost Principles for State/local Governments, Indian tribes r OMB Circular A-122 Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations OMB Circular A- Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With State and Local 102 Governments Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application and Assurances contained therein. OMB Circular A- Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher 110 Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application and Assurances contained therein Article XII-Audit Requirements 11/17/2004 Panel Kevlew Page 7 of 8 All grantees must follow the audit requirements of OMB Circular A-133,Audits of Slates, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. The main requirement of this OMB Circular is that grantees that expend $500,000 00 or more in Federal funds (from all Federal sources)must have a single audit performed in accordance with the circular As a condition of receiving funding under this grant program, you must agree to maintain grant files and supporting documentation for three years upon the official closeout of your grant You must also agree to make your grant files, books, and records available for an audit by DHS, the General Accounting Office(GAO), or their duly authorized representatives to assess the accomplishments of the grant program or to ensure compliance with any requirement of the grant program. Additional Requirements if applicable This award was decreased by $2,727. The applicant's request for TIC is excessive at$12,909 We will fund $12,000 The reduction has already been made in the grant award and in the application as agreed by the applicant and/or grantee Dominic Marzano via email on 9,23/04 The total project cost was decreased from $88,775 to $86,048 The federal share was decreased from $62,143 to$60,234 The applicant's match was aecreased from $26,632 to 125 814 E E E E E E E E 1 E E 11/17/2004 r ul icr r"cv icvv rdye o ul o t FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY OBLIGATING DOCUMENT FOR AWARD/AMENDMENT la AGREEMENT NO 2 AMENDMENT 3 RECIPIENT NO 4.TYPE OF 5 CONTROL NO EMW-2004-FG-13091 NO. 91-6D01254 ACTION W395176N 0 AWARD 6 RECIPIENT NAME AND 7 ISSUING OFFICE AND ADDRESS 8 PAYMENT OFFICE AND ADDRESS ADDRESS ODP/Financial and Grants Management ODP/F!nancial Services Branch Kent Fire Department Division 500 C Street,S W, Room 723 24611 116th Ave SE 500 C Street,S W,Room 350 Washington DC,20472 Kent Washington DC,20472 Washington,980304939 POC Latoya Larker 202-646-3645 9 NAME OF RECIPIENT PHONE NO 10 NAME OF PROJECT COORDINATOR PHONE NO PROJECT OFFICER 253-8564300 Tom Harrington (202)307-2790 Dominic Mariano 11 EFFECTIVE DATE OF 12 METHOD OF 13 ASSISTANCE ARRANGEMENT 14 PERFORMANCE PERIOD THIS ACTION PAYMENT Cost Sharing From 22-OCT-To.2'-DCT-05 22-OCT-04 SF-270 04 Budget Period ' From 01-OCT-To 30-SEP-05 na 15 DESCRiFT,ON GF ACTiON a (Indicate funding data for awards or financial changes) PROGRAM NAME CFDA NO ACCOUNTING DATA PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT CUMMULATIVE ACRONYM (ARCS CODE) TOTAL AWARDED THIS TOTAL AWARD NON- , XXXX-XXX-XXXXXX-XXXXX- AWARD ACTION FEDERAL XXXX-XXXX-X +OR(-) COMMITMENT AFG 97 044 2005-62-0364RE-63000000- $0 00 $60,234 00 $60,234 00 $25,B14 DO 4101-R TOTALS $0 00 $60,234 00 $60,234 00 $25,814 00 b To describe changes other than funding data or financial changes,attach schedule and check here N/A 16 a FOR NON-DISASTER PROGRAMS RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AND RETURN THREE(3)COPIES OF TH S DOCUMENT TO FEMA(See Block 7 for address) Ass-stance to Flreflgl^ters Grant-Gire Prevent!cri ana Safc+y Program recipients arc not required to cigri and retitjrn .copies ofthiS document lOwever, recipients should print auo keep a copy of this document for*heir records 16b FOR DISASTER PROGRAMS RECIPIENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO SIGN This assistance is subject to terms and conditions attached to this award notice or by incorporated reference in program legislation cited above 17.RECIPIENT SIGNATORY OFFICIAL(Name and Title) DATE N/A NIA t 18. FEMA SIGNATORY OFFICIAL(Name and Title) DA-E Sheila Parker Darby 20-DCT-04 Go Back t t t t 11/17/2004 1 alaa<t 1ll Lllll.µ4V11 rage 1 of 1 C 1 a Entire Application Overview Are you a member, or are you currently involved in the management,of the fire department applying for Yes this grant? If you answered No, please complete the information below and click on the Save and Continue button.H you answered Yes, please do not complete the information requested below and click on the Save and Continue button. Note: If you answered No to the above question, the fields marked with an`are required Plep Orel Itiiunllallun Organization Name Address 1 Address 2 Gary State Zip - Is there a grant-writing fee associated with the preparation of this request? 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Structural Fire Suppression Medical First Response Hazmat Operational Level Wiidland Fire Suppression Basic Life Support Hazmat Technical Level Rescue Operational Level Reswe Technical Level 1 1 I https://portal.fema.gov/firegrant/jsprfire2004fapplication/print_app.jsp?print=true&app_llumber= 3/28/01 •iuu.t-%'P rltU.;auun rage 3 of t, Department Characteristics (Part 11) V ( - the 1 ltal number rA t eio p riv imz fn+�mar In 6,nilr it fc rj F`tic?lI 2 ` � IFc? f;n 1� «, rC r st d I n __,If,•__ l the 41"t thl yl llVh.Al is the Vital numbs l of tlte-te-kited Civilian "Halley u1 Yum]UHl All 46 aver the laut three years? 'All tat is the total number of fire related fill T:t'.l,tres in vo1:l 0 iuusdiCtwin over the last three years' .lNliat IS the total number of foe related fitefrghtt l tlllutlf-s m your )un'Ail:troll 52 13461 the last three year`;? III on avetoge ye>'ar, how malty Wnw; llr,r6 your df piji tnif-ht I r-rewa %0 Irndu1l41utClu10t1G all]'? 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The purchase of a compressor/cascade/fill system for the training tower/drill ground. Our training facility has increasingly l become multi junsdictional in its use.As we have grown to recognize the absolute need for regional compatibility we more frequently come together to train in a multitude of functions including multi-company operations, rapid intervention team skills, confined space, ventilation, search and rescue and many others. l Presently we are limited due to the absence of respiratory air resource Valuable training time is limited by the need to rely on spare air cylinders, which are also in demand as a resource by in service units The installation of a fixed based compressor/cascade/fill station will eliminate training limitations due to respiratory air demands l 2 The placement of thermal imaging cameras on our first run units will directly benefit those adjacent Fare -Departments for whom we provide mutual aid This is particularly true of those combination departments with large response areas where we arel frequently first on location with limited resources enroute Request Details l The activities for program are listed in the table below l t��in ny 131•�i i.t-[ .I Equipment 2 $ 88,;75 $l Modify Facilities 0 $ 0 $0 Personal Protective Equipment 0 $ 0 $ Training 0 $ 0 $ Wellness and Fitness Programs 0 $ 0 $ Equipment , l +µuiun�•nt i�<-L,il� 1. What equipment will your department purchase with this grant9 Thermal Imaging Devices Please provide further description of the item selected above or if you selected Thermal Imaging Cameras l Other above, please specify_ 2. plumber of units 3 -3. Cost per unit $ 12909 '4. Generally the equipment purchased under this grant program l https://portal.fema.govlfiregrant/jsp/fire2004/application/print_app.jsp?print--tzue&,app_pumber-- 3128101 rntir rippiicauon Will increase the department's available supply of this equipment to meet basic mission If you selected"replacing equipment' (from Q4)above, please specify the age Select Age of equipment in years. '5 Generally the equipment purchased under this grant program; Has no statutory basis I6. Does this equipment provide a health and safety benefit to the firefighters in Yes your department? If yes, please fully explain in the narrative section Close Window Equipment Fyuil>n,r•nt hit�ih 1 What equipment will your department purchase with this grant? Compressors/Cascade/Fill Station(Fixed) Please provide further description of the item selected above or if you selected Purchase of a stationary integrated Other above, please specify. compressor/cascade/fill station -2 Number of units 1 ,..,,.;•-„I:,,, •., 3 Cost per unit $50048 i jjh,d. ,J.1W 111=I fjn 4 Generally the equipment purchased under this grant program Will increase the department's available supply of this equipment to meet basic mission If you selected "replacing equipment' (from 04) above, please specify the age Select Age cf eo inrrerlt in vaarc 5 Generally the equipment purchased under this grant program Has no statutory basis 6 Does this equipment provide a health and safety benefit to the firefighters in Yes Iyour department? If yes, please fully explain in the narrative section- Close Window 1 Budget Ii4,1j, i ( dy-r t is a IIt-eA)IIt -I $0 I ! Irnrye 1tr.I it fit: $0 If I'A t $0 ,J t(Impitient $88,775 .ul) $0 1 (,Oiltl ]r 111A1 $0 tttps://portal.fcma.govifiregranVjsp/fire2004/application/print_app jsp?print=true&app_puinbei= 3/28/04 rant tippiicauon - a- - --$ 0--_ �;cin`,htac UnCt tr Other $1 i inndIlnct t.narges $ 0 Indirect Cost Details ' Agency Indirect Cost Agreement wrist rn011Hct .olt Rate % Agreement Summary Federal and Applicant Share F wkI rai .'.hare $62,141 /+Pplrt_.Int S Itn C 5 26 632 f r0i-ml Rate Sharing ("/,�) 7013� P&t 013I%[^_. (T;c 0CrrJl"e-d futn-Fe�efEl &n10 Gig Y 26'L= Aupi1r,ant $2663 1 Jtl hr Srturt E'S $ If you entered a value in Other Sources, include your explanation below You can use this space to provide Information on the project, cost share match I Total Budget $88,775 1 ! ! i ! 1 https:ffportal.fema.gov/firegrantljsp/fire2004/apptication/print_app jsp?print— rue&app number= 3/28/01 rant Application ragc v> o Narrative Statement Pi aject Description Please provide your narrative statement in the space provided below(1) Project Description,(2)Financial geed,and (3) Cost-Benefit of Request. OVERVIEW The City of Kent Fire Department is applying for funds in the Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety Program Activities addressed are contained within the firefighting equipment category The Kent Fire Department serves a population base of 132,000 a number which fluctuates upwards during the business week given the three major freeways,three railroads one with commuter train service, and a large industrial core which draws thousands of workers daily The mission of the Kent Fire Department is to provide for our community's needs with quality, cost effective, emergency services for the preservation of life and property REQUEST SUMMARY In order to continue our mission we are asking for assistance with the following specific equipment purchases 1)Add thermal imaging technology to our firefighting arsenal. Unquestionably as these devices have become more compact and reliable they have revolutionized many aspects of the demands placed upon fire suppression crews Using these durable devices a well-trained crew can locate hidden fire,avoid perilously intense fire, and conduct rapid and safe organized searches for trapped victims and disoriented and/or injured firefighters with a high degree of effectiveness Tragic events in recent years have led to increased demands on fire suppression crews to become capable of rapid deployment into tenuous circumstances to affect rescues. The addition of a thermal imaging camera significantly increases the likelihood of a successful outcome. It is the intention of the Kent Fire Department to make this tool ultimately available for each of seven first run units. This grant would significantly aid us in that effort Increasingly we find our first run units drawn into one of the nine surrounding Fire Departments including combination departments with large response areas It is at these times with limited resources available on a delayed basis the addition of a thcrm?l imzigin' carnera ..gill Prove to significantly enhance positive outcomes for our ciiizen customers and the sa'ery cf ou,fire crews 2) Provide a vitally needed respiratory air resource for our training center Through a decades long process of planning we have managed to construct a state-of-the-art training facility, one that attracts fire departments from throughout the region This facility foecame a reality because of careful budget management through increasingly lean fiscal circumstances The demands en the acility have grown dramatically as the 17 Fire Departments within South King County have recognized the operational necessity f adopting common operational procedures This facility is now in regular use for all manner of training evolutions that involve multiple jurisdictions. IThe most significant shortcoming of this training facility is the lack of a dedicated respiratory air resource Training evolutions are predicated upon the number of bottles that a company arrives with This method can ',a detrimental to those units that remain response ree j with a diminished air resource in addition to .mitmg the effectivene�s of limited and valuable time in the drill tower. is grant would enable the purchase and installation of a fixed base compressor/cascadetfiil station that would eliminate training limitations from an air resource basis. 'Because of the central location of our training facility it would additionally be a very valuable regional resource for any of the 17 Fire Departments to obtain respiratory air in the event of any large-scale operation or supply system failure tUNDING LIMITATIONS Washington State government organizations have been significantly impacted not only as a result of the continuing economic ownturn within this region but also dramatically by a series of taxpayer initiatives placing significant limits on property tax Ilectons and restricting other revenue for local government services Unemployment in Washington State has been among the ig hest in the country for the past two years Sales tax and other traditional revenue sources continue to fall below conservative projections The City of Kent because of its large concentration of warehouse facilities is particularly vulnerable to a tax revision Irncept that if passed by the legislature is predicted to result in the loss of some seventy as yet unidentified city jobs. in this atmosphere of correctly conservative budgets the Kent Fire Department will be unsuccessful in any attempt to fund the laps://portal.fema.govffregrant/jsp/fire2004/application/print_app jsp?print=true&app_numbei= 3/28104 rant Application rare i� „1 L projects identified in this grant proposal. Please describe any grants that you currently have with DHS including the AFG, for example, 2002 AFG grant for vehicle or 2003 ODP grant for exercises. (Enter"NIA" if Not Applicable) ?3!A 1 t 1 i f i t I 1 https://portal.fema.gov/firegrant/jsp/fire20O4/application/print_app.jsp?print=true&app_number— 3/28/041 Ynnt Appiicanon - o Issurances and Certifications form 20-t6A lou must read and sign these assurances by providing your password and checking the box at the bottom of this page. �ote: Fields marked with an *are required Afisurances Non-Construction Programs Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have any questions, please contact he awarding agency Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances If such is the case,you will be notified. lAs the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant 1 Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs)to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application, 2 Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate,the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award, and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. I 3 Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal gam 4 Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency 5 Will compiy with the I ntergovem mental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U S C Section 4728-4763) relating to prescribed stanoards for meat systems for programs funded rider one of the nine?_c.. s aL�`.es cr regUlatiors specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C F R 900, Subpart F) 6 Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination These include but are not limited to (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin, (b)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended 1,20 U S C Sections 1681- 1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.0 Section 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps, (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U S C. Sections 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, (e)the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P L 92-255), as amended, relatinq to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse, (f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Ai.oholism Prev ,ition,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P L 9 -616), as amp Jed, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism, (g) Sections 523 and 5;e7 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U S C 290-dd-3 and 290-ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records, (h)Title Vlll of the Civil Rights Acts of 1968 (42 U S C Section 3601 et seq ), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing, (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made;and 0) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the application 7. Will comply, or has already complied,with the requirements of Title II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970(P L 91-646)which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or Federally assisted programs These requirements apply to all interest in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases B. Will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U S C. Sections 1501-1508 and 7324-7328), which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds 9. Will comply, as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S C. Sections 276a to 276a-7), https://portal.fema.gov/fuegrant/jsp/fre2004/application/print_app.jsp?print=true&app_number= 3/28/04 Fnnt Appttcawn the Copeland Act(40 U S.0 Section 276c and 18 U.S C. Sections 874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U S C Sections 327-333), regarding labor standards for Federally assisted construction sub agreements 10 Will comply, if applicable,with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93 23u)which requires rec'p'ents in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following. (a)institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order(EO) 11514, (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738, (c)protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in flood plains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U S.C. Section 1451 et seq); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State(Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S C. Section 7401 et seq ); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P L 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under�Uf e Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P L. 93-205) 12 Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968(16 U S C Section 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 US C. 470), EO 11593(roentification and protection of histor�c properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U S C 469a-1 et seq). 14. Mill comply with P L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966(P L 89-544, as amended, 7 U S C 2131 et seq ) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research,teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance 16 Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act(42 U S C Section 4801 et seq)which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1954 18 Arill comply w,th all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program. 19 It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U S C 201), as they apply to employees of institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations `,irp,rd by t)orminic hliarziino un OT _912004 I 1 https://portal.fema.gov/firegrant/jsp/fire2004/application/print_app.jsp?print=true&app_pumber= 3/2811 Print Application - trm 20-16C You must read and sign these assurances by providing your password and checking the box at the bottom of this page. tote: Fields marked with an `are required Certifications Regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibly Matters and Drug-Free Workplace equirements pF,iicn" s should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are iequned to attest ApF�licants should also review the inMrucnons for certification included in the regulations belote completing this form Sipoatwe in this fnrrnl provides for comphe+nce with certification regwiEa»ent5 uiidr,i 44 CF R fart 10, "Nr w Rvstric_tions on Lobbying, iind 8 CFR Pr�it 17, "Goveiriment,wide Dehcmiient and Suetien.ion (N4n prrrr.ummrut) and CrwFnnni it write hFquirrrrienis for )ruq-Fiee Workplace (Grants),"The cer ifications shall be treated as a material iepresetntation of fact opan Mitch reliance will be lilaf rd when the Department of Noinr-land Seuitoy (NIS) d0c-juun6-:,two nw,ird the covrir.d twin c:irtwu, itianl, of coopei;Alve Iugri~eanr-tit r. Lobbying WA As required by the section 1352, Title 31 of the US Code, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 18 for persons(entering) into a 11 rant or cooperative agreement over$100,000, as defined at 44CFR Part 18, the applicant certifies that. (a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement and extension, continuation, renewal amendment or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement. (b) If any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities", in accordance with its instructions i (c)The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all Lne sub awards at all trbrs (including sum gra'tS, c:r:t'8--tS M.^.der gr8^,ts and coonorn ive agreements and sub contract(s))and that all sub recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly 12 Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility fviatters (Direct Recipient) A As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 44CFR Part 67,for prospective 1participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 44 CFR Part 17, Section 17.510-A,the applicant certifies that it and its principals. 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This form is not applicable i t L l Z i t i I t i 1 t i https://portal.fema.gov/firegrant/jsp/fire2004/applir,ation/print_app.jsp?print=true&app_number= 3/28t184 Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: DIVERSITY ADVISORY BOARD ORDINANCE — ADOPT 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Adoption of Ordinance No. which amends KCC 2.56.040 to increase the Diversity Advisory Board's membership from seven (7) to nine (9) members. 3. EXHIBITS: Ordinance and City Attorney Brubaker's 11/16/04 memorandum to the Operations Committee 4 RECOMMENDED BY: Operations Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) I'I 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? N/A Revenue? N/A Currently in the Budget? Yes No If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount S Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount S 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda 1 Item No. 6G LAW DEPARTMENT Tom Brubaker, City Attorney Phone. 253 856-5770 K E N T Fax: 253-856-6770 WASHINGTON Address 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent, WA 98032-5895 November 17, 2004 To- Operations Committee From Tom Brubaker, City Attorney �r Regarding Diversity Advisory Board - Ordinance MOTION: Recommend Council adopt the proposed ordinance increasing the Diversity Advisory Board members from seven (7) to nine (9) members. SUMMARY: On or about August 4 1998. the City Council adopted Ordinance No 3414. which established the Diversity Advisory Board to promote and facilitate active involvement and participation b) diverse cultures within the Kent community. Administration and staff desire to increase the membership of the board from seven (7) to nine (9) members in order to broaden the perspective and increase the input on issues relating to diverse cultures being considered by the board BUDGET IMPACT None 1 t 1 1 I I ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington. amending Chapter 2.56 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Diversity Advisory Board," to increase the number of members from seven (7) to nine (9). RECITALS A On or about August 4, 1998, the City Council adopted Ordinance No '414, which established the Diversity Advisory Board to promote and facilitate active f invol\ement and participation by diverse cultures within the Kent Coinmuiut} B The City Council desires to increase the membership of the board from seven (7) to nine (9) members in order to broaden the perspective and increase the input on issues relating to diverse cultures being considered by the board, NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, � DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: it 1 Diversity Advisory Board— Increase to Nine Members City SECTION 1. — Amendment Amending Section 2 56.040 of the Kent Code, entitled "Composition of the board," to read as follows: Sec. 2.56.040. Composition of the board. The board shall consist of v confirmed b ���nme (79) members who shall be appointed by the Mayor and nfi d y the City Council. Membership shall be Kent residents and, to the extent possible. i representative of the diversity of the community. Board members shall serve as City volunteers without compensation SECTION 2. — Severability If any one or more section, subsections, or sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. j SECTION 3. —Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after passage as provided by law JIM WHITE. MAYOR ATTEST, BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK c � i 2 Diversity Advisory Board— Increase to Nine Members APPROVED AS TO FORM: TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY II PASSED: day of January, 2005. APPROVED day of January, 2005. PUBLISHED• day of January, 2005. I 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. E (SEAL) BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK )_nn;Jmrre frn raaM.umgwJ iweveN mAmdw A 1 i I III 3 Diversity Advisory Board— Increase to Nine Members I Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: 2004 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFFS —APPROVE 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Approval of the write-offs of various accounts receivable in the amount of$42,477.39. The Finance Department recommends write- off of uncollectible accounts that are over one year old. This year, the total write-off request is for $42,477.39 which consists of seven miscellaneous accounts receivables in the amount of$3,388.88; three utility billing receivables in the amount of$5,673.24; two LID penalties in the amount of$9,622.27, and, an Engineering bill in the amount of $231793.00. 3. EXHIBITS: Memo to Operations Committee from Finance Director 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Operations Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? $42,477.39 Revenue? Currently in the Budget? Yes X No If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount $ Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount $ 6 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds i DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 6H • 4000 KEN T WASHINGTON FINANCE R. J Nach linger,Director Phone:253-856-5260 Fax. 253-856-6255 Address 220 Fourth Avenue S. i Kent,WA 98032-5895 December 7,2004 TO: Kent City Council Operations Committee FROM: R. J. Nachlmger,Finance Director THROUGH: Mike Martin,Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Accounts Receivable Write-offs MOTION: I move to recommend that the Operations Committee approve the write-offs of various accounts receivable in the amount of$42,477.39 and forward the item to the City Council agenda of December 14,2004. SUMMARY: The Finance Department is recommending that the Operations Committee approve the write-off of seven(7) miscellaneous accounts receivable in the amount of$3,388.88, three (3) utility billing receivables in the amount of $5,673 24. two (2) LID penalties in the ' amount of $9,622.27, and an Engineering bill in the amount of $23,793 00 for a total of $42,477.39 BACKGROUND: There are thirteen (13)accounts involved in the requested write-off amounts for the 2004 fiscal year listed on the accompanying page Of these accounts, four (4) are bankruptcies, two (2) are wnting off the penalties for late payments of LID bills, four (4) relate to repairs to guardrails, two (2) are NSF checks, and the last is a dispute with a contractor on a construction project. The amount requested to be written off represents approximately .1% of the total billings of the ICity annually. BUDGET IMPACT. The budget impact of this transaction will be a failure to collect the $42,477.39 which would otherwise be included in City revenues 1 1 2004 Write-offs Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable Write-offs: Date Customer Amount Service Inv# 1/27/03 Cabanos, Jenna 57.00 Parks—NSF Check RI 194 6/6/03 Harvey Jr.,Kenneth(returned mail) 1,458.90 Repair—Guardrail RI 161 4/18/03 Johnson,Gerard 441.20 Repair—Guardrail Rl158 11/6/03 King, Janella 117.00 Parks—NSF Check RI 691 4/3/03 Mc Clam, Leslie (bankruptcy) 202.98 Tow Expenses RI 133 5/14/03 Robinson, Derwin 496.64 Repair—Guardrail RI159 1/9/03 Tabubu,Thomas E. (returned mail) 615.16 Repair—Guardrail RI 138 3,388.88 Engineering Accounts Receivable Write-offs: Date Customer Amount Service Inv# 12/31/00 MKB Constructors 23,793.00 272nd road work RI 130 LID Write-offs: Date Customer Amount Service Inv# 1/16/03 Central Commerce LLC/Sound Ventures 1,055 47 Late Penalties 3 5 1-000400 9/5/03 Friendly Fuels 8,566.80 Late Penalties 351-013200 9,622.27 Utility Billing Write-offs: Date Customer Amount Service Inv# 2/27/02 Dwenda Stevens—tenant 105.42 Bankruptcy 8/28/02 MCI Worldcom 2,904.29 Bankruptcy 11/23/02 K-Mart center 2,663.53 Bankruptcy 5,673.24 Total Write-offs 42.477.39 Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: UDALOY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONTRACT— AUTHORIZE 2 SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Consultant Agreement Change Order with Udaloy Environmental Services for $64,995 to provide the City with technical assistance on the Landsburg Mine upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director. i 3. EXHIBITS: Memo from Acting Public Works Director and Change order 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? X Revenue? jCurrently in the Budget? Yes X No If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount $ Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount $ 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda IItem No. 6I 1 3 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ' Larry Blanchard Acting Public Works Director . Phone 253-856-5500 Fax 253-856-6500 K E N T W A s H i N o r o N Address 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent,WA 98032-5895 DATE: November 29,2004 TO: Public Works Committee FROM: Larry Blanchard, Acting Public Works Director THROUGH Bill Wolmski,Environmental Engineering Manager SUBJECT: Udaloy Environmental Services MOTION Recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the Consultant Agreement Change Order with Udaloy Environmental Services for $64,995 to provide the City of Kent technical assistance on the Landsburg Mine upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and Public Works Director SUMMARY: This contract will provide the City of Kent highly technical assistance on the review and preparation of documents relating to the Landsburg Mine IBUDGET IMPACT There will be not unbudgeted fiscal impacts as a result of this contract BACKGROUND From the late 1960s through the 1970s approximately 4,500 55-gallon drums of unknown toxic materials and over 200,000 -gallons of oily sludge from tanker trucks were dumped into the Landsburg Mine located east of Clark Springs The mine is approximately 1200 feet upstream from the Clark Springs property which provides up to 60% of the City's municipal water supply The Department of Ecology (DOE) is in the process of review the Draft Clean-up Action Plan However,the City of Kent has been adamant that appropriate studies have not been conducted to fully assess the status of the mine, let alone approve a Clean-up Action Plan The City of Kent has been providing the DOE with documentation and comments on additional studies that need to be completed The City is requesting a Supplemental Remedial Investigation be completed to ensure the protection of water supply The technical expertise of Udaloy Environmental Services will help provide the City with technical knowledge and efficiency needed to help protect the Clark Springs Operation Mayor White and Kent City Council ] t 5 KENT ' W AO XtXGTOX CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 NAME OF CONTRACTOR, CONSULTANT, OR VENDOR Udaloy Environmental Services("Contractor") CONTRACT NAME&PROJECT NUMBER Landsburiz Mine ' ORIGINAL CONTRACT DATE June 1,2004 This Change Order amends the above-referenced contract, all other provisions of the contract that are not inconsistent with this Change Order shall remain in effect. For valuable consideration and by mutual consent of the parties,the project contract is modified as follows 1. Section I of the Agreement,entitled"Description of Work,"is hereby modified as follows. Provide all labor,materials, and equipment necessary to Additional Consulting Services related to evaluation of the Landsburg Mine and the Basefiow Depletion Analysis See Exhibit A for a detailed description of the Scope of Work 2. The contract amount and time for p erformance provisions o f S ection 11"Compensation,"and Section 111, "Time for Completion," are hereby modified as follows 1 Original Contract Sum, ; $21,895.00 including applicable alternates and WSST Net Change by Previous Change Orders $0 (incl applicable WSST) Current Contract Amount $21,895.00 (incl Previous Change Orders) Current Change Order $64,995.00 Applicable WSST Tax on this Change Order $0 Revised Contract Sum $86,890.00 Ongmal Time for Completion April 30,2005 (insert date) Revised Time for Completion under prior Change Orders (insert date) Days Required ±for this Change Order approximatley 600 calendar days Revised Trine for Completion December 31, 2005 (insert date) Pursuant to Section XIII, entitled "Changes," of the Contract executed by the parties, the Contractor accepts all requirements of this Change Order by signing below Also, pursuant to the above-referenced 6 j contract, Contractor agrees to waive any protest it may have regarding tlus Change Order and acknowledges and accepts that this Change Order constitutes final settlement of all claim of any kind or nature ansmg from or c onmected with any work a ether c overed o r affected b y this Change Order, i ncludnig,without I imitation, claims related to contract time,contract acceleration, onsile or home office overhead,or lost profits The parties whose names appear below swear under penalty of perjury that they are authorized to enter , into this contract modification,which is binding on the parties of this contract. 3. The C ontractor w ill adjust the amount o f i is p erformance bond(if a ny) f or t his p roject to b e consistent with the revised contract sum shown in section 2, above IN WITNESS,the parties below have executed this Agreement, which will become effective on the last date written below. CONTRACTOR: CITY OF KENT: j UbAe-oy E.vv,RgoNn�E��P� SER+�ICEs By:, Ln.— fi By (signature) (signature) Print Name. Am G'. (4 D,f coy Print Name: Its O Ca AJER Its (Till-) (Yule) DATE bcife t Jt . finny DATE- APPROVED AS TO FORM: i Kent Law Department i tin this field,you may enter the elxtromic tilepalh where the contract has been saved] i i CONTRACT MODIFICATION-2 OF 2 EXHIBIT A 7 UE Udaloy Environmental Services October 13,2004 Mr. Bill Wolinski,P.E. Environmental Engineering Manager City of Kent 220 Fourth Avenue South 1 Kent, Washington 98032-5995 Re: Cost Estimate for Additional Hydrogeologic Consulting Services Dear Mr.Wolinski, Thank you for the opportunity to provide a cost quotation for additional consulting services related to evaluation of the Landsburg Mine and the Baseflow Depletion Analysis. This submittal provides a description of anticipated tasks and a summary of estimated charges for those tasks. Please note that I have retained the original project task identifications, and provided a summary of original and amended budgets for your consideration. Please also note that the actual level of effort required for each task may 1 vary as the work progresses; however, the agreed budget will not be exceeded without your prior approval. Task 1: Project Startup No additional costs anticipated. 1 Task 2: Meetings The cost estimate for additional work anticipated under this task includes: Preparing a presentation for Ecology and PRP consultants (anticipated time:total of 40 hours,including travel and rehearsal) • Attending as many as four public meetings as requested by City of Kent (anticipated time per meeting: 4 hours per meeting including travel,total of 16 hours) 1 • Attending as many as ten coordination meetings with City of Kent staff and consultants(anticipated time per meeting: 4 hours per meeting including travel, total of 40 hours) • Attending as many four meetings with Ecology and/or Landsburg PRP consultants (anticipated time per meeting. 16 hours per meeting including meeting preparation and meeting minutes,total of 64 hours) 19730-60 Avenue West,Suite 314,Lynnwood,WA 98036 (425)775-5995 • Fax:(425)775-5996 • E-mail udaloy@aol com i 8 Mr Bill Wohnski,City of Kent Re Cost Estimate for Additional Hydrogeologic Consulting Services October 13,2004 Task 3:Review Documents and Prepare Responses The cost estunate for additional work anticipated under this task includes: . Assist with development of City of Kent position paper and "fact sheet" presentations of relevant issues(anticipated time 12 hours) Review PRP group consultant response to LIES continents regarding Golder Associates' February 1996 Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study for the Landsburg Mine Site,and prepare a response(anticipated time. 8 hours) Review PRP group consultant documents, including travel time evaluations, contingency planning, etc.(anticipated tune-40 hours) . Develop presentations to assist City of Kent in pnontizmg and defining additional sampling, investigation,and response requirements(40 hours) Prepare response documents as requested during negotiations of Supplemental Remedial Investigation program with Ecology(anticipated time: 40 hours) Task 4:Baseflow Depletion Analysis The cost estimate for additional work anticipated under this task includes: • Review documents and plans provided by the City of Kent, evaluate potential benefits from and concerns related to various approaches to enhancing baseflow or mmimizing baseflow depletion, and present a general ranking of the approaches (anticipated time- 40 hours) Work will be performed on a time and materials basis under a mutually-agreed contract. ' Estimated costs based on anticipated task requirements are summanzed in Table 1. I appreciate the opportunity to assisting with this project Please call should you have questions,or if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, I �� Z� I�J � Anne Udaloy,L H G. Attachment UES Schedule of Charges Page 1 of 2 i i 9 1 i 1 1 i Table 1 Sum ma of Estimated UES Costsl Additional Additional Proposed Proposed Anticipated Hourly Anticipated Additional ongtrnal Amended Task Hours Rate Ex penseS2 Budget Budget Budget Task 1 0 -- $0 $0 00 $4,625 00 $4,625 00 Task 2 160 $125 00 $200 $20,200 00 $7,100 00 $27 300 00 Task 3 140 $125 00 $400 $17,900 00 $10,170 00 $28,07C 00 Task 4 40 $125 00 $0 $5 000 $0 $5 000 DO Totals, 340 $125 00 $600 $43 100 00 $21,895 00 $64 995 CO NOTES Bummed costs aR For Udaloy ERVirOMiCnW Smtca(ULS) Fetunated eosU for other consultant Gaff art not mcluded Expenses wil{be bled m aecordanm wA the aftached UES Sehodulc of Chargns Estimated exptnses Include mileage and ptnduct.en of one onsma:plus three wpics of each document No timid c mnment rtntal is arum tcd 1 1 i 1 1 0l uE � S UdalOy Environmental Services 19730-64th Avenue West,Suite 314,Lynnwood,WA 98036 (425)775-5995 6 Fax (425)775-5996 6 E-mail Uda[Dy@aol com SCHEDULE OF CHARGES Effective September 1,2004 PERSONNEL RATE PER HOUR Project Hydrogeologist Office rate $125 00 Project Hydrogeologist Field rate S95 00 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES EQUIPMENT DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY Combmation pH/Conductivity Meter S20 $80 $160 Water Level Probe,400 ft $20 $80 $160 Level C Safety(with respirator) $40 ' Level D Safcty S20 Quotes will be provided for additional safety and sampling equipment upon request Mileage will be charged at$0 40 per mile for highway use Document reproduction will be charged at SO 25 per page Mileage requiring travel on landfill or active construction sites will be billed at$50 00 per day Subcontractors,subconsultants,and materials will be charged at cost(including applicable taxes)plus 10% Expert testimony in deposition/trial will be charged at 150%of standard professonal service rates Travel time will be charged in accord with the above rates,up to a maximum of 8 hours per day , EXHIBIT B INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS Insurance The Contractor shall procure and maintam for the duration of the Agreement,insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, their agents, representatives,employees or subcontractors. A. Minimum Scope of Insurance Contractor shall obtain insurance of the types described below: I. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors,products-completed operations,personal injury and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract The Commercial General Liability insurance shall be endorsed to provide the Aggregate Per Project Endorsement ISO form CG 25 03 1185. There shall be no endorsement or modification of the Commercial General Liability insurance for liability ansing from explosion,collapse or underground property damage.The City shall be named as an insured under the Contractor's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the City using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 10 1185 or a substitute endorsement providing equivalent coverage. 2. Workers'Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance Iaws of the State of Washmgton. 3. Professional Liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's profession. IB. Minimum Amounts of Insurance Contractor shall maintain the following insurance limits. I. Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence,$1,000,000 general aggregate and a $1,000,000 products-completed operations aggregate limit. 2. Professional Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than 1 $1,000,000 per claim and$1,000,000 policy aggregate limit. 12 EXHIBIT B (Continued) C. Other Insurance Provisions The insurance policies are to contain,or be endorsed to contain,the following provisions for Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability insurance: 1. The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respect the City. Any Insurance,self-insurance,or insurance pool coverage maintamed by the City shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it. 2. The Contractor's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled by either party,except after thirty(30)days prior written notice by certified marl,return receipt requested,has been given to the City. 3. The City of Kent shall be named as an additional insured on all policies (except Professional Liability)as respects work performed by or on behalf of the contractor and a copy of the endorsement naming the City as additional insured shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance. The City reserves the right to receive a certified copy of all required insurance policies The Contractor's Commercial General Liability insurance shall also contain a clause stating that coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought,except with respects to the limits of the insurer's liability. D. Acceptability of Insurers Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M Best rating of not less than A.VII. ' E. Verification of Coverage Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Contractor before commencement of the work F. Subcontractors Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the same insurance requirements as stated herem for the Contractor. l Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: UNITED STATES FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICES CONTRACT— AUTHORIZE 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with the United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) in the amount of$95,550 to provide assistance in the development of the proposed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) at Clark Springs & Rock Creek and for the preparation of the associated environmental documents including an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. 3. EXHIBITS: Memo from the Acting Public Works Director and Interagency Agreement 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? X Revenue? Currently in the Budget? Yes X No If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount $ Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount $ 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 6J 13 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Larry Blanchard Acting Public Works Director '40 . Phone 253-856-5500 T Fax 253-856-6500 KENAddress 220 Fourth Avenue S WASHINGTON Kent,WA 99032-5895 DATE: November 29,2004 TO: Public Works Committee FROM: Larry Blanchard, Acting Public Works Director THROUGH Bill Wolinski,Environmental Engineering Manager y� SUBJECT: USFWS Service Contract for the development of the HCP MOTION Recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in the amount of $95,550 to provide assistance to the City of Kent in the development of the proposed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and for the preparation of the associated environmental documents including an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director SUMMARY: This contract will allow the USFWS to assist the City of Kent in the development of the Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan and associated environmental documents The purpose of the contract is to 1) make the Kent HCP a priority with staff from the USFWS who is currently understaffed, 2) provide an expedited review of the project from the services,and 3) provide a substantial amount of savings on the project due to the expedited review BUDGET IMPACT There will be no unbudgeted fiscal impacts as a result of this contract BACKGROUND Various groups, including environmental and citizen groups have threatened the City of Kent with lawsuits regarding the Clark Springs Facility located east of Maple Valley,which provides up to 60% of the City's water supply They claim the City of Kent is harming Chinook salmon by reducing flows in Rock Creek Chinook salmon are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act The City of Kent has decided to prepare a Habitat Conservation Plan in order to secure an lncidental Take Permit(ITP)for the Clark Springs operations. This HCP and ITP would provide the City of Kent a permit from the USFWS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)fisheries to continue its operations, within the City s existing water rights, which will provide the City with protection from lawsuits under the ESA Ma)or Wtute and Kent City Council ] 15 Interagency Agreement For USFWS to Provide An Augmented Level of Assistance to the City of Kent for the Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND This agreement is entered between the City of Kent Public Works Department, ("the City") and the United States Department of the Interior,through the U S Fish and Wildlife Service("the Service"),for the Service to provide an augmented level of assistance to the City regarding the City's proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for the City's Clark Springs operation and for the anticipated Section 7 consultation for the continued use of operations at Clarks Springs to provide municipal water supply to customers within the City's Service area The City provides municipal water service to approximately 57,000 citizens The City's Clark Springs system is the City's largest and primary source of water providing up to 60 percent of the City's water depending on the time of year Clark Springs is a protected 300 acre facility located east of Maple Valley along Kent Kangley Road The facility is comprised of three wells and an infiltration gallery The City primarily uses the infiltration gallery and uses the three wells as needed WHEREAS,the City provides municipal water supply to over 57,000 customers and WHEREAS, the City wishes to ensure that the City's water service are executed in a manner consistent with the Endangered Species Act, as well as the federal Clean Water Act, and the Washington State Growth Management Act, among other legal requirementb, and WHEREAS, section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act authorizes the Service to t evaluate and approve habitat conservation plans and issue incidental take permits, and the Service regularly provides technical assistance regarding habitat conservation plans to applicants seeking incidental take permits,and WHEREAS,an incidental take permit will provide the City with assurances that the City's services are consistent with the Endangered Species Act, and a habitat conservation plan will contribute to the conservation of listed species and the ecosystems upon which they depend, and WHEREAS,the City wishes to draft and execute a habitat conservation plan in order to receive an incidental take permit and to accomplish the purposes described above in a timely manner,for the benefit of the City,its clients, and the public,and iWHEREAS, section 7(a)(2) of the ESA instructs federal agencies to consult with the a Service to ensure that their actions do not jeopardize listed species or adversely modify or destroy designated critical habitat,and the Service may issue incidental take statements to such agencies in the event that a proposed federal action may result in take but will not violate ESA section 7, and Page 1 of 7 16 i Interagency Agreement For USFWS to Provide an Augmented Level of Assistance on to the City of Kent for the Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan WHEREAS,the City anticipates that an efficient ESA section 7 consultation will be required for the City to timely receive certain federal permits needed to continue to operate the existing Clark Springs Facility, and WHEREAS,the City wishes to receive an augmented level of assistance from the Service regarding its proposed Clark Spnngs HCP and the preparation of the associated environmental documents, and the Service wishes to provide an augmented level of assistance pursuant to its authority under the Endangered Species Act as amended(16 USC 1531 et seq)and the Intergovernmental Act of 1968 (31 USC 6505) i NOW THEREFORE, the City and the Service mutually agree as follows I I. PURPOSE i The purpose of this Agreement is for the Service to provide the City with an augmented level of assistance as described in the attached scope of work, which is hereby incorporated by reference in this agreement,during the development and review of the City's proposed Clark Springs HCP and associated environmental documents II. PROJECT MANAGEMENT The project will be managed by Tim Romanksi (or an alternate employee selected by the Service) USFWS Conservation and Hydropower Planning Division i 510 Desmond Drive SE Lacey, WA 98503 Tim_Romanski@rl fws gov 360-753-5823 William Wolinski.P.E.(or an alternate employee selected by the City) Environmental Engineenng Manager City of Kent Public Works Dept 400 West Gowe i Kent, WA 98390 B Wolmski& kent,wa us 253-856-5549 III. RESPONSIBILITIES The Service and the City agree to the following responsibilities- A. The Service shall Page 2 of 7 17 Interagency Agreement For USFW S to Provide an Augmented Level of Assistance on to the City of Kent for the Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan 1 Provide a staff member to assist the City, as needed,provide technical assistance ' in the development of the City's Clark Sprigs Water Supply HCP and associated environmental documents as outlined in the attached Scope of Work, 2. Adhere to due dates and timeframes as established in conjunction with the City, and ' 3. Prepare and provide reports accounting for the staff member's work as outlined in the attached Scope of Work ' 13 The City shall 1 Timely reimburse the Service for the expense of providing a dedicated Service staff member to provide an augmented level of assistance to the City,as outlined ' in the attached Scope of Work 2 Review summary reports and provide feedback on the Service staff member's performance if the City deems that such feedback would be useful to the City,the ' Service staff member or to the Service's manager of this project IV. COSTS The parties agree to the following terms and conditions regarding costs: I City of Kent shall reimburse the Service in an amount not to exceed ' $95,550 per year(0 50 FTE @ bio-day rate of$735, rate includes indirect costs of 22%) ' 2 The Service shall pay for all costs or expenses incurred pursuant to this Agreement in excess of the amount contributed by the City 3 Any mutually agreed upon revisions to the cost arrangements descnbed above will be accomplished via a written amendment to this Agreement V. BILLING AND PAYMENT The City and the Service agree to the following terms and conditions regarding billing and payment Advance payment as described in RCW Ch 39 34 and in federal regulations is permitted but not required Reference to RCW Ch 39 34 is for convenience only and shall not be construed to render this Agreement subject to that statute A An advance payment for work in the amount of$25,000 will be made prior to the initiation of the Scope of Work upon signature of this Cooperative Agreement to provide a working budget for USFWS staff Page 3 of 7 18 Interagency Agreement For USFWS to Provide an Augmented Level of Assistance on to the City of Kent ' for the Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan B Additional payments will be made on a monthly basis or as needed to cover cost of the work effort as projected in the Scope of Work and as modified by progress reports , sent to Attn: William Wolmski,P E Environmental Engineering Manager City of Kent Public Works Dept 400 West Gowe ' Kent, WA 98390 Payments will be made in a timely manner in order to assure funding is in place to continue staff assistance to the City of Kent according to the Scope of Work ' C. USFWS will submit progress reports with expenditure data with each request for phased, advance payment to William Wolinski (at the addresses noted in subsection B) ' through completion of the project Payment requests shall be subject to approval by the City Progress reports and request for payments prepared by USFWS will reference the City's Interagency Agreement number(s) HCP-USFW-04-01,Federal ID# 91-6001254, ' and DUNS# 020253613 D Upon completion of the project,if there are any remaining funds in excess of actual ' direct and indirect project expenditures, those excess funds will be refunded to the City E The City will direct payments,noting the USFWS project number Attn Darla Smith,Division of Budget and Finance U S Fish and Wildlife Service 911 NE 11"Avenue, 5 h Floor West ' Portland,Oregon 97232-4181 (503) 736-4759 e-mail darla smthrarl fws eov VI. DURATION,TERMINATION,AND AMENDMENT I The City and the Service agree to the following terms and conditions regarding duration, termination,and amendment of this Agreement A This Agreement is effective upon signature by both the City and the Service and shall remain in effect until December 31,2006, on which date this Agreement shall terminate of its own force; PROVIDED, that this Agreement is approved, the Service shall receive reimbursement for services provided pursuant to this , Agreement as of November 15, 2004; and PROVIDED,that funding or any other obligation under this Agreement beyond the current appropriation year(January 1 through December 31)is conditioned upon the Kent City Council's appropriation of sufficient funds to support the activities described in this Agreement and in the Scope of Work If the Council does not appropriate sufficient funds for those purposes,then this Agreement will terminate automatically at the end of the current appropriation year , B. This Agreement may be terminated for convenience by either the City or the Service upon thirty(30)days' written notice. Page 4 of 7 ' 19 I Interagency Agreement For USFWS to Provide an Augmented Level of Assistance on to the City of Kent for the Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan C If this Agreement is terminated prior to December 31,2006, as provided in A or B above,then the City will be liable only to pay the Service for work that is performed prior to the effective date of termination and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. ' D. The City and the Service mutually may agree to extend this Agreement beyond December 31,2006,PROVIDED that any such extension is contingent upon the Kent City Council's appropriation of sufficient funds to support the activities described in this Agreement and the Scope of Work E The terms of this Agreement,including those governing cost arrangements,may be amended, altered,clarified,or extended only by the mutual written agreement of the City of Kent and the Service VII. ASSIGNMENT This Agreement shall not be assigned in whole or in part ' VIM INTEGRATION This Agreement is the complete expression of the terms hereto and any oral or written representations or understandings not incorporated herein are excluded IX. TIME The City and the Service acknowledge that time is of the essence in the performance of the provisions of this Agreement ' X. WAIVER Waiver of any default shall not be deemed to be waiver of any subsequent default Waiver of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of the Agreement unless stated to be such through written approval by the City and the Service Any such written approval shall be attached to the original Agreement. XI. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS The City and the Service ("the Parties")agree to the following terms and conditions ' To the extent permitted by law, and for the limited purposes set forth in this Agreement, each Party shall protect, defend,indemnify,and hold harmless the other Party, its officers, officials, employees,and agents, while acting within the scope of their ' employment as such, from any and all costs, claims,judgments, or awards of damages ansing out of or in any way resulting from each Party's own negligent acts or omissions under this Agreement Each Party agrees that its obligations under this paragraph extend ' to any and all claims,demands,or causes of action,brought by,or on behalf of,any of its employees or agents For this purpose,each Party,by mutual negotiation,hereby waives, tPage 5 0177 20 , Interagency Agreement For USFWS to Provide an Augmented Level of Assistance on to the City of Keat ' for the Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan with respect to the other Party only, any immunity that would otherwise be available against such claims under the Industrial Insurance provisions of Title 51 RCW In the event that either Party incurs anyjudgment, award,or cost arising therefrom, including attorneys' fees,to enforce the provisions of this paragraph,all such fees. expenses,and costs shall be recoverable from the other Party to the extent of that Party's culpability. ' The provisions of this paragraph shall survive and continue to be applicable in the event either Party exercises the right of termination pursuant to Section VI. ML NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES i This Agreement does not confer on any third party any rights or benefits, or form the ' basis for any liability on the part of either the City or the Service, or their officers, elected officials, agents and employees,to any third party Nor does it reduce,create, supplant, preempt or supersede the legal authority or role of the City, the Service, or any other ' municipality, agency, entity, or person XHI. DISPUTE MANAGEMENT ' In the event that a dispute anses under this Agreement, it shall be resolved by a Dispute Board composed of one member appointed by the Service and one member appointed by ' the City. If the Dispute Board reaches a unanimous determination regarding the dispute, then such determination shall be final and binding on both the Service and the City If the Dispute Board is unable to reach a unanimous determination,then the Service and the City shall have full recourse to all other remedies or causes of action afforded by law, including but not limited to termination of this Agreement XIV. CHOICE OF LAW ' Washington State law shall govern this Agreement unless there is a conflict with Federal , Jaw,whereas Federal law will govern XV. JURISDICTION AND VENUE ' The City and the Service agree that King County Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of, and be the proper venue in which to bring,any litigation or other legal action regarding the rights and duties established in this Agreement ' XVI. COUNTERPARTS This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. ' IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the City and the Service have executed this Agreement on this day of ,200_ ' Page 6 of 7 ' 21 Interagency Agreement For USFWS to Provide an Augmented Level of Assistance on to the City of Kent for the Clark Springs Habitat Conservation Plan Approved as to Form City of Kent By: By: ' Title Title ' Approved as to Form U S Fish and Wildlife Service ' By By Title Title Page 7 of 7 22 Scope of Work—City of Kent RCP Introduction This Scope of work has been prepared for the City of Kent Public Works Department. ("the City")and the United States Department of the Interior, through the U S Fish and Wildlife Service ("the Service"), for the Service to provide an augmented level of assistance to the City regarding the City's proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for the ' City of Kent Clark Springs operation and the preparation of the associated documents for the continued use of operations at Clarks Springs to provide municipal water supply to customers within the City's Service area The City of Kent provides municipal water service to approximately 57,000 citizens The City's Clark Springs system is the City's largest and primary source of water providing , up to 60 percent of the City's water depending on the time of year Clark Springs is a protected 300 acre facility located east of Maple Valley along Kent Kangley Road The facility is comprised of three wells and an infiltration gallery The City primarily uses the ' infiltration gallery and rarely uses the three wells Tasks ' To complete the HCP and the associated environmental documents in a timely manner the Service proposes the following tasks Task 1 - Coordinate and assist City of Kent through the habitat conservation planning ' process Task 2 - Develop and negotiate with City of Kent habitat prescriptions and conservation ' measures for listed species and other fish and wildlife species,especially within the context of stream and riparian ecology Effectively work with City of Kent and their consultants to resolve biological issues between their water supply practices and species conservation needs Task 3 - Provide technical expertise on threatened and endangered species protections relative to their impacts of water supply management on Rock Creek and Cedar River systems And perform necessary field work and attend on-site visits and meetings with City of Kent and their consultants Task 4-Review drafts of their habitat conservation plan for acceptance by the Service and prepare appropriate Section 10 permit documents Task S-Prepare, review,and/or coordinate the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for the City of Kent's HCP effort , Task 6-Coordinate with the Department of the Interior Solicitor's office in association with development of the City of Kent's HCP,Implementation Agreement, and other Section 10 permit decision documents, as appropriate 23 I l Task 7-Coordinate with and maintain a close working relationship with State agencies, affected Tribes, Federal agencies,environmental organizations, and the general public,where appropriate to facilitate the development of City of Kent's HCP. Duration All work shall be completed by December 31, 2006 Costs The cost of the contract shall not exceed$95,550 based on(0 5 FTE @ bio-day rate of $735, rate includes indirect costs of 221/6) The Service shall pay for all costs or expenses incurred in excess of the amount contributed by the City. Any mutually agreed upon revisions to the cost arrangements described above will be accomplished via an amendment to the contract Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: LITTLER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. CONTRACT— AUTHORIZE 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Littler Environmental Consulting, Inc. for $44,915 to provide technical assistance on the Landsburg Mine and Model Toxic Control Act (MTCA) issues upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. 3. EXHIBITS: Memo from the Acting Public Works Director and Consultant services agreement 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? X Revenue? Currently in the Budget? Yes X No If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount S Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount S 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds ' DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 6K 25 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Larry Blanchard Acting Public Works Director . Phone 253-856-5500 KENT Fax 253-856-6500 W N G T O N Address 220 Fourth Avenue S S H ' Kent,WA 98032-5895 DATE: December 1,2004 ' TO: Public Works Committee FROM: Lary Blanchard, Acting Public Works Director THROUGH Bill Wolinski, P E, Environmental Engineering Manager SUBJECT: Littler Environmental Consulting, Inc. MOTION Recommend authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract with Littler Environmental Consulting, Inc for $44,915 to provide the City of Kent technical assistance on the Landsburg ' Mine and Model Toxic Control Act (MICA) issues upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director SUINIMA.RY: This contract will provide the City of Kent highly technical assistance on the review and preparation of documents relating to the Landsburg Mine and MTCA BUDGET IMPACT There will be not unbudgeted fiscal impacts as a result of this contract BACKGROUND From the late 1960s through the 1970s approximately 4,500 55-gallon drums of unknown toxic materials and over 200,000 gallons of oily sludge from tanker trucks were dumped into the Landsburg Mrne located east of Clark Springs The mine is approximately 1200 feet upstream from the Clark Springs property which provides up to 60°o of the City's municipal water supply The Department of Ecology (DOE) is in the process of reviewing the Draft Clean-up Action Plan However, the City of Kent has been adamant that appropn ate studies have not been conducted to fully assess the status of the mine, let alone approve a Clean- up Action Plan The City of Kent has been providing the DOE with documentation and comments on additional studies that need to be completed The City is requesting a Supplemental Remedial Investigation be completed to ensure the protection of water supply The technical expertise of Littler Environmental Consulting, Inc , will help provide the City with technical knowledge and efficiency needed to help protect the Clark Springs Operation Littler Environmental is working in conjunction with Udaloy Environmental Services Ma}or Wtute and Kent City Council ] 1 zs KENT CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT between the City of Kent and Littler Environmental Consulting, Inc. THIS AGREEMENT is made between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal corporation (hereinafter the "City"), and Littler Environmental Consulting,Inc organized under the laws of the State of Washington, located and doing business at 21231 50th Dr. SE, Woodinville, Washington 98072, Phone/Fax (425) 486-3861, Contact John Littler,P E (hereinafter the "Consultant") I. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. 1 Consultant shall perform the following services for the City inaccordance with the following described plans andlor specifications: The Consultant shall provide consultation to the City regarding Landsburg Mine remediat.on and related environmental issues For a detailed description, see the Scope of Work which is ' attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference 1 Consultant further represents that the services famished under this Agreement will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices in effect at the tune those services are performed ' II. TIME OF COMPLETION. The parties agree that work will begin on the tasks described in Section I above immediately upon the effective date of this Agreement Upon the effective date of this Agreement, Consultant shall complete the work described in Section I by December 31,2005 I11. COMPENSATION. A The City shall pay the Consultant, based on time and materials, an amount not to exceed Forty Four Thousand, Nine Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($44,915 00) for the services described in this Agreement This is the maximum amount to be paid under this Agreement for the work described in Section I above, and shall not be exceeded without the prior written authorization of the City in the forth of a negotiated and executed supplemental agreement The Consultant agrees that the hourly or flat rate charged by it for its services contracted for berem shall remain locked at the negotiated rate(s) for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement. The Consultant's bilking rates shall be as delineated in Exhibit A B. The Consultant shall submit monthly payment invoices to the City for work perfoiiried, and a final bill upon completion of all services described in this Agreement. The City shall provide CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT- 1 (Over$10,000) 21 , payment within forty-five (45) days of receipt of an invoice If the City objects to all or any portion of an invoice, it shall notify the Consultant and reserves the option to only pay that portion of the i nvoice n of i n d ispute In that event; the parties will immediately make every effort to settle the disputed portion IV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The parties intend that an Independent Contractor- Employer Relationslup will be created by this Agreement and that the Consultant has the ability to control and direct the performance and details of its work,the City being interested only in the results obtained under this Agreement. V. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon providing the other party thirty (34) days written notice at its address set forth on the signature block of this Agreement. After termination, the City may take possession of all records and data within the Consultant's possession pertainnig to this project, which may be used by the City without restriction If the City's use of Consultant's records or data is not related to thus project, it shall be without liability or legal exposure to the Consultant VI. DISCRIMINATION. In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this , Agreement or any subcontract, the Consultant, its subcontractors, or any person acting on behalf of the Consultant or subcontractor shall not, by reason of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national , origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates Consultant shall execute the attached City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Declaration, Comply with City Administrative Policy 12, and upon completion of the contract work,file the attached Compliance Statement VIL INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages,losses or suits, including all legal costs and attorney fees, ansuig out of or in connection with the Consultant's performance of this Agreement, except for that portion of the injuries and damages caused by the City's neghgence The City's inspection or acceptance of any of Consultant's work when completed shall not be grounds to avoid any of these covenants of indemnification. , Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement t s subject to RCW 4 24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages ansing out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant and the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers, the Consultant's liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Consultant's negligence. IT IS FURTHER SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT THE INDEMNIFICATION PROVIDED HEREIN CONSTITUTES THE CONSULTANT'S WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE, TITLE 51 RCW, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS INDEMNIFICATION. THE PARTIES FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE MUTUALLY NEGOTIATED THIS WAIVER The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. VIR. INSURANCE. The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance of the types and in the amounts described in Exhibit B attached and incorporated by this reference CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT-2 (Over$10.000) j IX. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION. The City will provide its best efforts to provide 28 reasonable accuracy of any information supplied by it to Consultant for the purpose of completion of the work under this Agreement. X. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. Original documents, drawings, designs, reports,or any other records developed or created under this Agreement shall belong to and become the property of the City All records submitted by the City to the Consultant will be safeguarded by the Consultant. Consultant shall make such data, documents, and files available to the City upon the City's request. The city's use or reuse of any of the documents,data and files created by Consultant for this project by anyone other than Consultant on any other project shall be without liability or legal exposure to Consultant L M. CITY'S RIGHT OF I NSPECTION. Even though Consultant is an independent contractor with the authority to control and direct the performance and details of the work authorized under this Agreement,the work must meet the approval of the City and s hall b e sub)ect t o t he C ity's general r ight of inspection to secure satisfactory completion. XII, WORK PERFORMED AT CONSULTANT'S RISK Consultant shall take all necessary ' precautions and shall be responsible for the safety of its employees, agents, and subcontractors in the performance of the contract work and shall utilize all protection necessary for that purpose All work shall be done at Consultant's own risk, and Consultant shall be responsible for any loss of or damage to materials, tools, or other articles used or held for use in connection with the work. XM. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. A. Recyclable MatenaIs. Pursuant to Chapter 3 80 of the Kent City Code, the City requires its contractors and consultants to use recycled and recyclable products whenever practicable A price preference may be available for any designated recycled product B. Non-Waiver of Breach. The failure of the City to insist upon strict performance of any of the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, or to exercise any option conferred by this Agreement in one or more instances shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of those covenants, agreements or options, and the same shall be and remain in full force and effect C. Resolution of Disputes and Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington If the parties are unable to settle any dispute, difference or claim arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, the exclusive means of resolving that dispute, difference or claim, shall only be by filing suit exclusively under the venue, rules and jurisdiction of the King County Superior Court, King County, Washington, unless the parties agree in writing to an alternative dispute resolution process. In any claim or lawsuit for damages arising from the parties' performance of this Agreement, each party shall pay all its legal costs and attorneys fees meurred in defending or bringing such claim or lawsuit, in addition to any other recovery or award provided by law, provided, however, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the City's right to indemnification under Section IVII of this Agreement D Written Notice All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the parties at the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the contrary. Any written notice hereunder shall become effective three(3)business days after the date of mailing by registered or certified marl, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may be hereafter specified in writing. CONSULTAATT SERVICES AGREEMENT-3 (Over$10,000) 29 E Assignment. Any assignment of this Agreement by either party without the written consent of the non-assigning party shall be void. If the non-assigning party gives its consent to any assignment, the terms , of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and no furthcr assignment shall be made without additional written consent F Modification- No waiver, alteration, or modification of any,of the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the City and Consultant G Entire Agreement. The written provisions and terms of this Agreement, together with any Exhibits attached hereto, shall supersede all prior verbal statements of any officer or other representative of the City, and such statements shall not be effective or be construed as entering into or forming a part of or altering in any manner this Agreement All of the above documents are hereby made a part of this Agreement However, should any language in any of the Exhibits to this Agreement conflict with any language contained in this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. H Compliance with Laws The Consultant agrees to comply with all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations that are now effective or in the future become applicable to Consultant's business, , equipment, and personnel engaged in operations covered by this Agreement or accruing out of the performance of those operations IN WITNESS,the parties below execute this Agreement,which shall become effective on the last ' date entered below. CONSULTANT: CITY OE KENT- 1 By By i Pnnt Name Print Name Jim White Its Its Mayor (Title} OV10 DATE- DATE- NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: NOTICES TO BE SENT TO: CONSULTANT: CITY OF KENT: John Littler,P E Nancy Yoshitake Littler Environmental Consulting, Inc City of Kent 21231 50th Dr. SE 220 Fourth Avenue South Woodinville,WA 98072 Kent,WA 98032 (425)486-3861 (telephone) (253) 856-5508 (telephone) 425)486-3861 facsimile (253)856-6500(facsunile) APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kent Law Department CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT-4 (Over 310.000) 30 bulerFnv Consulting-LandsburgMtne:�ctmm s CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT-5 (Over$10,000) 31 DECLARATION CITY OF KENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY The City of Kent is committed to conform to Federal and State laws regarding equal opportunity As such all contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who perform work with relation to this Agreement shall comply with the regulations of the City's equal employment opportunity policies The following questions specifically identify the requirements the City deems necessary for any contractor, subcontractor or supplier on this specific Agreement to adhere to. An affirmative response is required on all of the following questions for this Agreement to be valid and binding. If any contractor, subcontractor or supplier willfully misrepresents themselves with regard to the directives outlines, it will be considered a breach of contract and it will be at the City's sole determination regarding suspension or termmation for all or part of the Agreement; The questions are as follows: I I have read the attached City of Kent administrative policy number 1 2 2 During the time of tlus Agreement I will not discriminate m employment on the basis of sex, race,color, national ongin, age, or the presence of all sensory,mental or physical disability. 3 During the time of this Agreement the prime contractor will provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors indicating commitment as an equal opportunity employer 4 During the time of the Agreement I,the prime contractor, will actively consider hiring and promotion of women and minorities. 5. Before acceptance of this Agreement, an adherence statement will be signed by me, the Prime Contractor, that the Prime Contractor complied with the requirements as set forth above By signing below, I agree to fulfill the five requirements referenced above. Dated this day of 200_. By- For: Title- Date i EEO COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS- 1 CITY OF KENT 32 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NUMBER 12 EFFECTIVE DATE January 1, 1998 SUBJECT- MINORITY AND WOMEN SUPERSEDES April 1, 1996 CONTRACTORS APPROVED BY Jun White,Mayor POLICY Equal employment opportunity requirements for the City of Kent will conform to federal and state laws. All contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers of the City must guarantee equal employment opportunity within their organization and, if holding Agreements with the City amounting to $10,000 or more within any given year,must take the following affirmative steps. 1 Provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors mdicatrig commitment as an equal opportunity employer 2 Actively consider for promotion and advancement available minorities and women Any contractor, subcontractor, consultant or supplier who willfully disregards the City's nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements shall be considered in breach of contract and subject to suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement. Contract Compliance Officers will be appointed by the Directors of Planning, Parks, and Public Works Departments to assume the following duties for their respective departments. L. Ensuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and supphers subject to these regulations are familiar with the regulations and the Ciry's equal employment opportunity policy. 2. Monitoring to assure adherence to federal,state and local laws,policies and guidelines. S EEO COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS-2 I 33 CITY OF KENT EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT , This form shall be filled out AFTER COMPLETION of this project by the Contractor awarded the j Agreement I, the undersigned, a duly represented agent of Company, hereby acknowledge and declare that the before-mentioned company was the prime contractor for the Agreement known as that was entered into on the (date) between the firm I represent and the City of Kent. I declare that I comphed fully with all of the requirements and obligations as outlined in the City of Kent Administrative Policy 12 and the Declaration City of Kent Equal Employment Opportunity Policy that was part of the before-mentioned Agreement Dated this day of 200_ By For , Title --- ----- - --- - Date i EEO COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS-3 t LITTLER EXHIBIT A W 34 ' ENVIRONMENTAL 2I231 SOi, A 9 S 7 oodurville WA CONSULTING, INC. Phone/FAX (425)486 3861 November 1,2004 Mr. Bill Wolinsld City Kent Engineering Department 220 4th Ave S Kent,WA 98032-5895 Re:Proposed Scope and Budget Amendment for Clark Springs/Landsburg Mme Site Assistance Dear Bill, Ln follow up to our recent discussions regarding the Landsburg Mine remediation under MICA and related environmental issues,this letter provides a proposed amended scope and budget for the anticipated effort to assist you over the next several months. This proposed amendment is being prepared at the request of the City of Kent. This proposed amendment is a result of the continued and expanded need for assistance in reviewing MTCA issues,WDOE and PLP activities and related negotiations support. As in the past,part of the work will be in the analysis,interpretation and evaluation of the need for and potential impacts of the remedial actions to the City of Kent drinking water source at the Clark Springs. In addition we anticipate considerable assistance in the interactions and negotiations with WDOE and PLP representatives. As the needs for this project develop largely in response to the actions of the PLPs and WDOE, we would suggest a periodic review of the planned scope and budget every 6 months until the remediation is complete. As you know the Ievel of effort required in the past has been heavily dependent upon the demands associated with interaction with the other parties and the quality of materials produced 1 in addressing the City of Kent's concerns. Based on our past experience we have developed the attached-amended-proposed-scope and budget;-which is our-best estimate of the levels of_effort needed at this point in time. Once approved,the level of effort budgeted would not be exceeded without your prior approval. This proposed scope and budget addresses on going work effort regarding:meetings with the City of Kent sLW1WDOE/PLPs and negotiations related to a potential Supplemental Remedial Investigation and development of a Cleanup Action Plan. This proposed amendment is for Please 4 of the project effort, beginning with Task 20 through 29. Please give me call if you have any questions on this proposed budget amendment. Best Reg John D.Littler,PE 35 Draft Proposed Amended Scope and Budget Regarding: Landsburg Mine Assistance Remediation Prepared For the City of Kent,November 1",2004 (Anticipated Schedule November 1",2004 to April 30`a,2005) Task Scope Hours JDL 20 Preparation of Meeting Materials for Presentation to WDOE and PI-Ps for meeting on 44 9f29i 2004—Task Completed Per f'X of Kent Sra Direction 21 Meetings with City Staff to Review Task 20 Materials,Strategy and Final Preparauons for I 12 WDOE/PLP Meetine—Task Co leted Per CO nfKent Staff Direction 22 Meeting with WDOFJPLPs—Task Completed Per City of Kent Sta Direction 8 , 23 Follow up meetings and coordination with City team to prepare for WDOE negotiations 6 and follow u -Task Co mp tared Per C o Rent Sta DuecAan 24 I Review and input to follow up materials,letters and discussions regarding meeting 8 conclusions,provide,plan strategy,communicate with Kent team-Task Completed Per City of Kent Staff Direction i 25 Development with Udaloy of letters addressing SRI and DNAPL issues-Task Completed 16 Per Cfty of Kent StaffDirection i L i L 36 26 Effort to prepare decision making materials(tables and flow chart)to assist City of Kent m 36 setting strategy for negotiation meetirig with WDOE in November--Task in Process 27 Meetings and coordmation with City of Kent in to prepare for WDOE meeting and follow 8 up with pla ing matenals 28 Participate in meeting With City of Kent and WDOE to discuss pending WDOE decisions 6 and initial follow u 29 Assistance as directed by the City of Kent in:further WDOE discussions;support of 144 additional City of Kent actions;communications with other stakeholders and interest groups,providing information and presentations to other interested groups,water purveyors and jurisdictions;review of additional site technical documents by WDOE or PLPs,preparation of comments to WDOE or other-effort as directed by City of Kent Staff Assume 24 hours per month for 6 months Phase 4 Total Hours 288 Phase 4 Labor Cost 3DL at$155 r hour S44,640 Expenses. 500 miles at$.35 per mile-LEC $175 Copying $100 Expenses Total $2 55 Total Phase 4 Budget $44 915 i t i t Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: WASHINGTON STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION GRANT —ACCEPT 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Accept the Washington State Law Enforcement Association grant The funds from this grant in the amount of$3,000 will be used to provide training for police personnel. Dr. Kevin Gilmartin has been selected to provide three training sessions on January 21, 2005. 3. EXHIBITS: Award letter from WSLEA dated 11/10/04 and WSLEA Training Grant Agreement form 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Public Safety Committee 12/16/04 (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? N/A Revenue? N/A Currently in the Budget? Yes X No If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount $ Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount $ 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 6L 1 1 1 1 t 1 t f 1 1 1 1 I 1 I t 1 t 1 � �. KENT POLICE DEPARTMEN Wa0iin.-Ion State Law Enforcement Association 110 Box 7369 Otympm.1VA 98507 November 10, 2004 Chief Ed Crawford Kent Pohce Department 220 Fourth Avenue South RE: WSLEA Training Grant Award Dear Chief Crawford: On behalf of the Washington State Law Enforcement Association, I am pleased to announce the awarding of our 2004—2005 Training Grants. Spokane County Sheriff's Office $3,000 Domestic Violence Kent Police Department $3,000 Dr. Kevin Gilmartin Ellensburg Police Department $3,000 Gordon Graham Wenatchee Police Department $3,000 Drag Enf. For Patrol Officer Auburn Police Department $1,000 DRE School Lynnwood Police Department $1,000 Patrol Officer Survival Marysville Police Department $1,000 Surviving a critical myury The selection committee had several excellent applications to chose from and the selection was difficult. I would like to encourage everyone to support the above agencies; we have some excellent low cost training to look forward to in the upcoming months. I would like to thank all the agencies who participated this year. We look forward to your participation in our 2005 —2006 Training Grant Program which should be announced in July 2005. Sincerely`, Robert J. Richey, Executive Board Member Training Grant Program t 1 WSLEA TRAINING GRANT AGREEMENT FORM IN ACCEPTING A WSLEA TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT GRANT, THE f \ 2.- + Pr& ( , D AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE (Departmorrt Name) GRANT CONDITIONS: 1. Grantee agrees that the training program is a co-sponsored course sponsored by WSLEA and Grantee. 2. All course promotion materials shall include WSLEA as a co-sponsor for said training. 3. Grantee shall include WSLEA on the grantee's mailing list for all course promotion mailing; 4. Grantee agrees to provide attendees with WSLEA membership information on the day training. Membership information shall be provided to Grantee by WSLEA. 5. Grantee agrees to recognize WSLEA as a cop-sponsor during the opening remarks of the tanning course 6. Within sixty(60)days of the training, Grantee shall submit a report to WSLEA which will contain the following information: • Number of attendees(please do not submit names of attendees) • Name of agencies represented in attendance • Program contac Phone. 2S3' 3 t-s�Ss S 7. Within sixty(60)days of the training,Grantee shall submit an itemized invoice listing exp®ses for which reimbursement is being requested.Requests for advance payment will be determned on a case by case basis SIGNED: 1 ' Ul�_>d DATE: �� z (Chief or Sheriff) SIGNED ; \. DATE: Robert J.Richey, WSLEA Trakkg Committee Chatrm Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: WILDWOOD RIDGE II FINAL PLAT —APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Approve the Final Plat Mylar for Wildwood Ridge Two and authorize the Mayor to sign the Mylar. Eric Bakke proposes to subdivide approximately 3.73 acres into 11 single-family residential lots. The property is located at 26815 108"' Avenue SE. 3. EXHIBITS: Memo, conditions and maps j4. RECOMMENDED BY: Community Development & Public Works Dept. Staff (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? No Revenue? No Currently in the Budget? Yes No If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount $ Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount $ 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 6M COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Fred N Satterstrom, AICP, Director PLANNING SERVICES j KEN T Charlene Anderson,AICP, Manager KEN "'"`� " Phone 253-856-5454 Fax 253-856-6454 Address 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent,WA 98032-5895 1 DATE: December 20, 2004 TO: MAYOR JIM WHITE, COUNCIL PRESIDENT JULIE PETERSON AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: CHARLENE ANDERSON, AICP, PLANNING MANAGER THROUGH: MAYOR JIM WHITE SUBJECT: WILDWOOD RIDGE FINAL PLAT (#FSU-2000-4/KIVA#2042378) MOTION: Approve the final plat mylar for Wildwood Ridge Two and authorize the Mayor to sign the mylar. SUMMARY: Eric Bakke proposes to sub hvide approximately 3 73 acres into 11 61m,c- family residential lots The property is located at 26815 108°i Avenue SE BUDGET IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: On April 16,2003, the Hearing Examiner issued Findings, Conclusions and a Decision granting preliminary approval of an 11-lot subdivision, with 17 conditions The applicant has complied with the conditions required prior to recording. S `,Permit\Plan\longplats\2000\2042378-FSU-2000-4cc DOC Enclosure Conditions of approval—Hearing Examiner 0 0 WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO (aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 On April 16, 2003, the City of Kent Hearing Examiner approved the above preliminary plat with the following conditions A. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The owner/subdivider shall implement all mitigation measures required by the Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) for the proposed Bakke Preliminary Plat, file#ENV-2000-62. B. PRIOR TO RECORDING THIS SUBDIVISION 1. The Owner/Subdivider shall pay all Charges in Lieu of Assessments and/or Latecomer Fees prior to recording the plat, which ever comes first 2. The Owner/Subdivider shall submit and receive approval of engineering drawings from the Department of Public Works, and shall then either construct or bond for the following: a. A gravity sanitary sewer system to serve all lots. The City sewer system shall be extended from the existing City sanitary sewer system and shall be sized to serve all off-site properties within the same service area. In addition, the sanitary sewer system shall be extended across the entire subdivision as needed to serve adjacent properties within the same service area. NOTE: Unless the off-site sanitary sewer extension for the Silver Creek Estates Short Subdivision and for the Leabo Subdivision is completed, or bonded for, and a public sanitary sewer easement has been obtained and transferred to the City, the Owner/ Subdivider of this development will be required to obtain all necessary off-site sanitary sewer easements and to construct the necessary off-site sanitary sewer extension from Southeast 264th Street southerly as necessary to service this development. If other Developers have completed the necessary off-site sewer main extensions, then the Owner/Subdivider of the this subdivision will be required to pay a pro-rated share of the costs as determined by a Late Comer's Agreement approved by the City. WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO(aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 The septic system serving the existing home(s) within the proposed subdivision - if any - shall be abandoned in accordance with King County Health Department Regulations. b. A water system meeting domestic and fire flow requirements for all lots. The City water main shall be extended from the existing City water system and shall be sized to serve all off-site properties within the same service area. In addition, the water system shall be extended across the entire subdivision as needed to serve adjacent properties within the same service area. NOTE: Unless some of the off-site water main extension for the Henderson and/or Leabo Subdivisions is completed, or bonded for, and a public water main easement has been obtained and transferred to the City, the Owner/Subdivider of this development will be required to obtain any necessary off-site water easements and to construct the necessary off-site water main extension from 108ih Avenue SE to 10e Avenue SE If other Developers have completed the necessary off-site water main extensions, then the Owner/Subdivider of the this subdivision will be required to pay a pro-rated share of the costs as determined by a Late Comer's Agreement approved by the City Existing wells — if any - shall be abandoned in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Ecology. C. Detailed Drainage Plans meeting the requirements of the City of Kent Construction Standards, and City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #5-3, Detailed Drainage Plans. Initial guidance is given in the conditions which follow. (1) The Owner / Subdivider shall construct a public detention pond system in accordance with the Kent Construction Standards to mitigate for potential impacts to both stormwater runoff quantity and quality. The detention pond storage volume and release criteria shall be that for the Hill; the pre-development condition shall be assumed to be forest only unless determined otherwise by the Department of Public Works. If the approved off-site stormwater management facility has not been constructed, or bonded for, by Developers of the Page 2 of 13 WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO (aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 , Henderson Short Subdivision and/or the Leabo Subdivision by the time of plan approval for this development, then the Owner/Subdivider of this subdivision will be required to construct the approved off-site stormwater facility in easements or tracts acquired by the Owner/Subdivider and conveyed to the City, OR they shall provide for an on-site stormwater management system meeting current Kent stormwater standards. If the regional stormwater management facility designed to service this subdivision as well as the Henderson Short Subdivision and Leabo Subdivision has been completed by the Developers of those developments, then the Owner/Subdivider of the this subdivision will be required to pay a pro-rated share of the costs as determined by a Late Comer's Agreement approved by the City. (2) As development occurs within this subdivision, roof downspouts for each roofed structure (house, garage, carport, etc.) shall be directed to Roof Downspout Infiltration Trenches, or Perforated Stubouts, meeting the requirements of the City of Kent Construction Standards, and City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #5-5, Roof Downspout Infiltration Trench Systems, Downspout Dispersion System, and Perforated Stubout Connections. These roof downspout conveyance and infiltration systems shall include overflow pipes connected to an approved conveyance system. The Detailed Drainage Plans will include an approved detail for the Roof Downspout Infiltration Trench, or Perforated Stubout, and will provide for private stormwater stubouts to each lot for future connection from the Roof Downspout Infiltration Trenches, or Perforated Stubouts. The face of the recorded plat shall contain the following restriction: AS A CONDITION OF BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE, RESIDENCES CONSTRUCTED ON LOTS OF THIS SUBDIVISION MUST PROVIDE ROOF DOWNSPOUT INFILTRATION TRENCH (PERFORATED STUBOUT) SYSTEMS PER DETAILS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED STORMWATER PLANS. (3) A downstream analysis is required for this development,and it will include an analysis for capacity, erosion potential, and water quality from the point of discharge from the site downstream a distance of at least one quarter mile or to the point where stormwater discharges at the outfall to the Page 3 of 13 WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO (aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 Upper Mill Creek Detention Facility, whichever distance is further. See City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #5-4, Downstream Analyses, for the specific information required for downstream analyses. (4) The Owner/Subdivider shall submit Landscape Plans for within and surrounding the retention/detention pond to Planning Services and to the Department of Public Works for concurrent review and approval prior to, or in conjunction with, the approval of the Detailed Drainage Plans. These Landscape Plans shall meet the minimum requirements of the City of Kent Construction Standards, and the stormwater management landscaping requirements contained within City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #5, Landscape Plans. (5) The Owner / Subdivider shall execute Declaration of Stormwater Facility Maintenance Covenants for the private portions of the drainage system prepared by the Property Management Section of the Department of Public Works See City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #5-17, Declaration of Stormwater Facility Maintenance Covenants, for information on what is contained within this document. d An open-to-the-air public stormwater treatment system in accordance with the requirements of the Kent Construction Standards, and published City of Kent Development Assistance Brochures dealing with stormwater treatment, to mitigate for potential impacts to stormwater runoff quality Acceptable 1 stormwater treatment facilities meeting this requirement in their preferred order include: infiltration after pretreatment; biofiltration swales, wet ponds; extended detention ponds; and created wetlands. See City of Kent Development Assistance Brochures #5- 1, through #5-15, for additional information on stormwater treatment requirements. (1) The stormwater treatment system shall be within the approved public stormwater management tract. (2) Easements for biofiltration swales across private developed lots will not be acceptable to meet this requirement. e Stormwater quantity and quality control facilities required for this plat may be combined with those required for the planned nearby Page 4 of 13 . • WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO(aka Bakke) #FSU-20004 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 Henderson, Silver Creek Estates, and Leabo subdivisions according to the preliminary drainage report dated 6/15102. Requirements relating to joint construction, bonding, and operation and maintenance requirements shall be determined through discussion with the Kent Department of Public Works following development of detailed drainage plans. f. Per previous agreement with the Public Works Director, a portion of the stormwater detention pond may be located on City of Kent property containing the Upper Mill Creek Detention Facility Appropriate compensation shall be required for use of this property The compensation amount shall be determined by the Property Management Division of the Kent Public Works Department. g. Wetland hydrology shall be maintained by routing stormwater to the upslope portions of the relevant wetlands. Provisions for this routing shall be shown on the detailed drainage plans. h. A Detailed Grading Plan for the entire subdivision meeting the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, the City of Kent Construction Standards, and City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #1-3, Excavation and Grading Permits & Grading Plans. Initial guidance for these plans is given below: (1) These plans will include provisions for utilities, roadways, retention/ detention ponds, stormwater treatment facilities, and a building footpad for each lot (2) These plans shall be designed to eliminate the need for processing several individual Grading Permits upon application for Building Permits. i. A Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Control Plan for the entire subdivision meeting the requirements of the City of Kent Construction Standards, and the Stormwater Management Manual for the Puget Sound Basin. These plans must reflect the Detailed Grading Plan discussed above, and Planning Services approved Detailed Tree Plan. j. A Final Wetland Mitigation Plan shall be submitted and approved by the City of Kent. This Final Wetland Mitigation Plan shall be consistent with KCC Chapter 11 05 and the Approved Conceptual Wetland Mitigation Plan, completed by B-twelve Associates, Inc., dated August 8, 2002, except that the stormwater detention facility Page 5 of 13 WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO (aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 shall maintain a minimum 25-foot buffer. Buffer averaging will be required in accordance with Kent City Code Chapter 1105 wherever 50-foot buffers are reduced to 25-feet. k. Interim Street Improvement Plans for 108t" Avenue SE. These ■ interim Street Improvement Plans shall meet the requirements of i the City of Kent Construction Standards, and City of Kent Development Assistance Brochures #6-Z Private and Public Street Improvements, and # 6-8, Street Improvement Plans, for a street designated as a Residential Collector Arterial Street Augmented With Bike Lanes by the City of Kent Master Plan of Roadways. Initial guidance for the necessary street improvements is given below: (1) Vertical combined concrete curbs & gutters, a 5-foot wide planter strip, and a 5-foot cement concrete sidewalk along the west side of the street subdivision frontage. j (2) One-half the length of a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk, or a separated 6-foot wide asphalt shoulder/pedestrian walkway, shall be constructed across the gap otherwise created between the two portions of 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk constructed along the 10e Avenue Southeast street frontage between the Henderson Short Plat and the Bakke Plat. NOTE: this off-site walkway requirement may be waived if the improvements for the Henderson Subdivision are not pending, completed or bonded for at the time the construction plans for this short subdivision are approved, and the developer may instead elect to pay fees-in-lieu-of. (3) A minimum of 23-feet of asphalt pavement as measured from the centerline of the right-of-way to the face of curb on the west side of the street, plus at least 12-feet of asphalt pavement as measured from the centerline of the nght-of- way to the edge of the traveled lane on the east side of the street. (4) A City-approved shoulder on the east side of the street. (5) A City-approved street lighting system installed within the planter strip. Page 6 of 13 WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO (aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 (6) Public stormwater collection, conveyance, detention and treatment facilities. (7) Street Trees installed within the 5-foot wide planting strips constructed between the back of curb and the front of the cement concrete sidewalk. These Street Trees will be located at least 30-feet from street lights, and the species shall be selected from the Approved Street Tree List contained within City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #14, City of Kent Street Trees. I. Street Improvement Plans for 107th Place SE (the new pubic north — south subdivision street terminating with a cul-de-sac at its south terminus) The Street Improvement Plans for this subdivision street shall be designed in conformance to the requirements for a Residential Street as required by City of Kent Construction Standards, and City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #6- 2, Private and Public Street Improvements, for a street 28 feet wide. Initial guidance for these street improvements is given below. (1) Vertical combined curbs & gutters, a 5-foot wide planter j strip, and 5-foot wide cement sidewalks on both sides of the street. Note the 5-foot wide cement concrete sidewalk shall be constructed along the east side of the street and completely around the cul-de-sac, but may stop at the north property line of Lot 1 to minimize adverse impacts to the adjacent wetland buffer (2) A minimum of 28-feet of asphalt pavement, measured from face of vertical curb to face of vertical curb. (3) A street lighting system designed, constructed and maintained by the lntoLight Division of Puget Sound Energy, electrical bill shall be paid for by a Home Owner's Association. (4) A public stormwater drainage system, including provisions for collection, conveyance, detention, and treatment facilities. (5) Curb return radii of 25-feet at the intersection of 107th Place Southeast and Southeast 268th Street (the new east — west subdivision street connecting 106th Avenue Southeast to Page 7 of 13 WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO (aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 i081" Avenue Southeast), and a 45-foot radius to the face of curb for the cul-de-sac. M. Interim Street Improvement Plans for SE 268" Street (the new east to west subdivision street connecting 108t" Avenue SE with 106U, Avenue SE). The design of this street shall be closely coordinated with that of the Henderson Short Plat and the Leabo Plat. The Interim Street Improvement Plans for this subdivision street shall be designed in conformance to the requirements for a Residential Street as required by City of Kent Construction Standards. and City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #6-2, Private and Pubhc Street Improvements, for a street at least 28-feet wide. Initial guidance for these street improvements is given below: (1) Vertical combined curbs & gutters across the entire subdivision NOTE: Some provision for pedestrian circulation must be provided along one side of this new public street. If the sidewalk is not constructed or bonded for by the Developer of the Leabo Subdivision at the time of plan approval for this development, the Owner/Subdivider of this subdivision will be required to construct either a 5-foot wide cement concrete sidewalk, or a 6-foot wide vertically separated asphalt walkway along one side of this street. (2) A minimum of 20-feet of asphalt pavement, measured from the vertical face of curb to the north edge of the pavement. I NOTE 1: This minimum street width will be increased to a minimum of 24-feet if the Developer of the Henderson Short Subdivision has completed or bonded for their required street improvements that connect this street to 108i" Avenue Southeast, NOTE 2- This minimum street width shall be reduced if the Developer for the Leabo Subdivision has completed or bonded for their required street improvements, as determined by the City Engineer. (3) A street lighting system designed, constructed and maintained by the IntoLight Division of Puget Sound Energy; electrical bill shall be paid for by a Home Owners Association. Page 8of13 r WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO (aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 (4) A public stormwater drainage system, including provisions for collection, conveyance, detention, and treatment facilities. (5) A pavement radius of 25-feet at the north comer of the intersection of Southeast 26& Street with 106" Avenue Southeast. The south side of this 90 degree non-typical street intersection shall be constructed as required by the Department of Public Works. (6) Street trees shall be planted behind the vertical curb constructed along the south side of the street. These Street Trees planted along the south side of the street will be consistent with species appropriate for the wetland buffer in that vicinity, and may be a species not contained within the Approved Street Tree List contained within City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #14, City of Kent Street Trees. (7) A temporary cul-de-sac with 45-foot radius to the edge of j asphalt, or an approved interim turnaround, shall be provided at the easterly limits of this subdivision NOTE: Construction of temporary cul-de-sac or approved turnaround will not be required if construction of Southeast 268v' Street along the Henderson Short Subdivision is complete, or has been bonded for, or if the Leabo Subdivision has already constructed an acceptable cul-de- sac or turnaround, or bonded for those improvements. (8) The interim street improvements shall also include gravel shoulders, drainage facilities, underground utilities, and related appurtenances as needed n. Street Improvement Plans for the private street to be constructed in Tract C. Street Improvement Plans for this streets shall be designed in conformance to the requirements for a Private Street as required by City of Kent Construction Standards, and City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #6-2, Private and Public Street Improvements, for a private street 20 feet wide. Initial guidance for these street improvements is given below: Page 9 of 13 WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO (aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 (1) A minimum of 20-feet of asphalt concrete pavement. (2) A 5-foot wide paved walkway constructed along one side of the private street connecting the cement concrete sidewalk in the cul-de-sac to the new cement concrete sidewalk constructed along 1081h Avenue SE NOTE: Nether the Tract C sidewalk or the portion of the paved walkway connecting with the sidewalks on 108'h Avenue SE will be required if the Henderson Short Subdivision has completed or bonded for the construction of the cement concrete sidewalk along their frontage of SE 268'h Street at the time of plan approval for this subdivision The only exception will be if 5 or more lots obtain access by the new private street, then pursuant to the City of Kent City of Kent Construction Standards, and Section 12 04.750 of the Subdivision Code, a 5-foot wide sidewalk shall be provided. (3) An approved cul-de-sac, or turnaround at its south terminus, unless otherwise determined by the City Fire Marshal. (4) A private stormwater drainage system, including provisions for collection, conveyance, detention, and treatment facilities where applicable. (5) Unless additional asphalt concrete pavement width is provided for parking, all minimum width private streets serving more than two lots shall have pavement markings and traffic signs installed which clearly designate these private streets as Fire Lanes, where no parking will be permitted. The minimum street width to permit parking along one side of the street is 24-feet, and to permit parking along both sides of the private street, the minimum width is 28-feet. (6) The private street, including sidewalk(s) if required should be centered within a private roadway tract or easement that is at least 1-foot wider than the total width of the private street and sidewalk combination. o. Street Light Plans for 1081h Avenue SE, SE 268t' Street and 107`h Place SE meeting the requirements of the City of Kent Construction Standards, and City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #6- 1, Street Lighting Requirements. Page 10 of 13 i WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO (aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 2. The Owner/Subdivider shall submit and receive approval for a Detailed Tree Plan, meeting the requirements of the Kent Zoning Code, and City of i Kent Development Assistance Brochure #3, Detailed Tree Plans. Grading Plans cannot be approved by the Department of Public Works without an approved Detailed Tree Plan. 3. The Owner/Subdivider shall dedicate or deed all public nghts-of-way, and otherwise convey all private and public easements necessary for the construction and maintenance of the required improvements for this subdivision development. 4. The Owner/Subdivider shall create a Homeowner's Association for this subdivision to ensure that the property owners within this subdivision are advised of their requirement to pay for the provided street lighting system on Southeast 268 Street (and that street lighting system constructed along 108"i Avenue Southeast if that street lighting system is owned by Puget Sound Energy). Those sections of the required document written to govern that association as they relate to any IntoLight Division of Puget Sound Energy street lighting systems, shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works, prior to the recording these documents. NOTE: The City suggests that a common Home Owner's Association be created for the three abutting subdivisions, which also includes the abutting Henderson Short Subdivision and the Leabo Subdivision so that all of the inter-linked rights and responsibilities of the affected property owners can be provided in a single document. 5. The Owner/Subdivider shall permanently protect the approved and preserved, and/or enhanced, or created wetland(s) and its buffer(s) by creating a separate Sensitive Area Tract and deeding the tract in fee simple to the City, OR by granting a Sensitive Area Easement to the City for the entire sensitive area, in conformance to the requirements of the City of Kent Wetlands Management Code. This Sensitive Area Tract or Easement shall be consistent with the wetland and wetland buffer map contained within the approved Wetland Delineation Report and/or approved Wetland Mitigation Plan as appropriate. The Owner/Subdivider shall provide a legal description of said easement or tract prepared by a licensed land surveyor, prior to issuance of any Construction Permits. The Sensitive Area Tract and the following language shall be included on the face of the recorded plat: Page 11 of 13 WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO (aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 SENSITIVE AREA TRACTS / EASEMENTS DEDICATION OF A SENSITIVE AREA TRACT / EASEMENT CONVEYS TO THE PUBLIC A BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN THE LAND WITHIN THE TRACT THIS INTEREST INCLUDES THE PRESERVATION OF NATIVE VEGETATION FOR ALL PURPOSES THAT BENEFIT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, INCLUDING CONTROL OF SURFACE WATER AND EROSION, MAINTENANCE OF SLOPE STABILITY, VISUAL AND AURAL BUFFERING, AND PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY, PLANT ECOLOGY AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. THE SENSITIVE AREA TRACT/EASEMENT IMPOSES UPON ALL PRESENT AND FUTURE OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS OF THE LAND SUBJECT TO THE TRACT ! EASEMENT THE OBLIGATION, ENFORCEABLE ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC BY THE CITY OF KENT, TO LEAVE UNDISTURBED ALL TREES AND OTHER VEGETATION WITHIN THE TRACT THE VEGETATION WITHIN THE TRACT MAY NOT BE CUT, PRUNED, COVERED BY FILL, REMOVED OR DAMAGED WITHOUT APPROVAL IN WRITING FROM THE CITY OF KENT THE COMMON BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE TRACT / EASEMENT AND THE AREA OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY MUST BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE FLAGGED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CITY OF KENT PRIOR TO ANY CLEARING, GRADING, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION OR OTHER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY THE REQUIRED MARKING OR FLAGGING SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL ALL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE VICINITY OF THE SENSITIVE AREA TRACT ARE COMPLETED NO BUILDING FOUNDATIONS, STRUCTURES, FILL OR OBSTRUCTIONS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DECKS, PATIOS, OUTBUILDINGS AND OVERHANGS) ARE ALLOWED WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE SENSITIVE AREA TRACT If EASEMENT BOUNDARY, UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE CITY THE CITY OF KENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSTALL PUBLIC UNDERGROUND UTILITIES WITHIN THIS SENSITIVE AREA TRACT, AND TO ENTER AND PERFORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, BUT IS REQUIRED TO RESTORE OR ENHANCE THE SENSITIVE AREAS DISTURBED UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION,AND/OR DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 6. After construction, the wetland and buffer areas shall be Isolated from intrusion and/or disturbance using landscaping, or other appropriate screens, as well as an approved permanent wildlife-passable fence. In addition, Wetland Information Signs approved by the Department of Public Works shall be placed at the wetland buffer edge to inform and educate owners and nearby residents about the value of wetlands. 7. The City has no objection to having Lot 8 and/or 9 having a driveway approach onto the public cul-de-sac, but the Owner/Subdivider may wish to restrict access to these lots to the private street. The face of the plat shall therefore clearly state which lots have a right of access via the private street constructed in Tract C. 8. The face of the final plat will clearly state that the maintenance for the Page 12 of 13 0 WILDWOOD RIDGE TWO (aka Bakke) #FSU-2000-4 KIVA#RPP5-2042378 private street shown on the face of the plat is the sole responsibility of the property owners served by that private street. 9. In accordance with City standards relating to access management, and because of the sight distance problem caused by the vertical curve on 108'h Avenue Southeast north of this subdivision, the Owner/Subdivider shall relinquish all access rights along 108t' Avenue Southeast, and the face of the recorded plat shall carry the following restriction: RESTRICTION: DIRECT VEHICULAR ACCESS TO AND FROM 1087" AVENUE SOUTHEAST FROM LOTS 5, 6,AND 7 OF THIS SUBDIVISION IS PROHIBITED 10. Prior to release of any construction bonds, and prior to the approval of any Building Permits within the subject subdivision, the Department of Public Works must receive and approve As-Built Drawings meeting the requirements of the City of Kent Construction Standards, and City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure #E-1, As-Built Drawings, for: Streets; Street Lighting System; Water; Sewer; Stormwater Drainage Facilities; and all off-site improvements where the locations and/or elevations are deemed critical by the Department of Public Works. 11. A fee-in-lieu of park dedication shall be paid by the owner/subdivider in conformance with KCC 12 04 780 To mitigate for impacts of this proposal on parks and recreation, the applicant will be required to pay a fee in lieu of dedication of land pursuant to Section 12.04.780 KCC. The fee in lieu of a donation of five percent for open space parkland is $11,850 based on current tax assessments from the King County Assessor's office records for the year of 2003. C. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT ON ANY LOT IN THIS SUBDIVISION, THE OWNER/SUBDIVIDER SHALL. 1. Record the Plat. 2. Construct all of the improvements required in Section A, above, including installing the approved final wetland mitigation plan. 3. Pay all environmental mitigation fees, latecomers fees and fees-in-lieu-of. 4. Receive approval of the required As-Built Drawings for Street, Street Lighting, Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Management Facilities. Page 13 of 13 SE 260 ST fy /rp SE 264 ST O + O D rn O ODm m y m SI TE APPLICATION NAME: BAKKE VICI IITY MAP 1 1 I 3S'BAY HIM R JaZat NLig'SZDM W s 10 Lu 0 �j� ai dq� V. 0I m o f Q CDN o h ui I Ol obl Lag -- }� YY N� ?C+7 z Q iWp� of � rScl \ 3 `9 0 CV CO Y — — (JflBfld) n J _ N 3S 3AV HWX '� 4 3�� W.= st c U �- � j �Woa � O sst .o t _ : N I t y�yJ/ f t �Wbm J JtU1>.9MX-21M]105-61._______ �n I I i WN t�I III U�ZwIzz c I Zf I `tip I rti0 I / yd I "J II I Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: DRINKING DRIVER TASK FORCE RE-APPOINTMENT — CONFIRM 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Confirmation of the Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Rod Blalock to continue serving as a member of the Kent Drinking Driver Task Force. His new term will continue until 1/1/08. 3. EXHIBITS: Memo 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Mayor White (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? N/A Revenue? N/A Currently in the Budget? Yes No If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount $ Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount $ 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 6N OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Jim White, Mayor Phone 253-856-5700 Fax 253-856-6700 Address 220 Fourth Avenue S KENT Kent,WA 98032-5895 W4SHtHGTOn ' MEMORANDUM TO COUNCIL PRESIDENT JULIE PETERSON CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM JIM WHITE, MAYOR DATE- DECEMBER 27, 2004 SUBJECT RE-APPOINTMENT TO KENT DRINKING DRIVER TASK FORCE I have re-appointed Mr Rod Blalock to continue serving as a member of the Kent Drinking Driver Task Force. His new appointment will continue until 1/1/2008 I submit this for your confirmation jb Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Other Business 1. SUBJECT: HOME STREET BANK DONATION—ACCEPT 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Fire Department received a donation in the amount of$2,500.00 from Home Street Bank's Corporate Giving Program. The funds will enable the Fire Department, in conjunction with Housing and Human Services, to provide fall prevention/risk reduction equipment to the citizens in our community at no cost. In the past we have been able to provide some of this equipment to the senior citizens of our community through a grant funded by the Central Region EMS and Trauma Care Council; however, that funding is no longer available. Types of equipment provided are raised toilet seats, grab bars, hand held showers, shower chairs, bed assist rails, etc. SThese funds will be placed in a project account which will enable us to carry funds from year to year. 3. EXHIBITS• None 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Public Safety Committee 12/16/04 (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? _ Revenue? X Currently in the Budget? Yes No X If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount S Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund V00030.56710.2950 Amount S2,500 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds to accept the donation from Home Street Bank's Corporate Giving Program to the Fire Department's Fall Prevention Program. DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 7A Kent City Council Meeting Date January 4, 2005 Category Other Business 1. SUBJECT: DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN UPDATE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & ZONING AMENDMENTS — APPROVE 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: This proposal includes an update of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan and adoption of regulations to implement portions of that plan. Following public hearings before the Land Use and Planning Board, the Planning & Economic Development Committee has recommended approval of the update as modified by the Committee. 3. EXHIBITS: 12/20/04 staff memo with attachments A-1; 11/30/04 Memo to P&EDC; Minutes from 12/6/04 P&EDC and 8/23/04, 9/27/04, 10/25/04 and 11/8/04 LU&PB meetings 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Planning & Economic Development Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? No Revenue? No Currently in the Budget? Yes No If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount S Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount S 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds to approve/deny/modify the Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update and implementing regulations as recommended by the Planning & Economic Development Committee, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances. ' DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 7B 3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Fred N Satterstrom,AICP,Director PLANNING SERVICES KEN T Charlene Anderson,AICP,Manager WSMINGT 01. Phone 253-856-5454 Fax 253-856-6454 Address 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent,WA 98032-5895 December 20, 2004 To Mayor Jim White, Council President Julie Peterson And City Council Members From William Osborne, Long Range Planner Through Mayor Jim White Subject Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Amendments#CPA-2004-1 Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update MOTION: Approve/Deny/Modify the Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update and implementing regulations as recommended by the Planning & Economic Development Committee, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances. ' SUMMARY: In this agenda packet are the recommendations of the Planning & Economic Development Committee regarding the Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update and implementing regulations These reconunendations are presented to you from the Planning & Economic Development Committee December 6`h special meeting There were four public participation workshops on the update held in May and June 2004, followed by two workshops and four public hearings of the Land Use & Planning Board Staff introduced these proposed amendments to the full Council at a November 16th workshop BUDGET IMPACT:None BACKGROUND: The Planning & Economic Development Committee recommendations are as follows 1 Approve DSAP document dated 11/8/04 2 Approve Attachment B (list of figures) 3 Approve Attachment C figures, but replace & incorporate with figures in Attachments D, E and F 4 Attachment D, Figure 111-2 Delete "and unsightly" 5 #1 Map Change — north of James between 1st & 5th Urban Center/DCE — south 8 4 acres, Low Density Multi farm ily/MR-T 16—north to Cloudy and 5 parcels north of Cloudy between 4th & 5th #2 Map Change—one parcel depth both sides of Central between Smith & Gowe GC-MU 6 Zoning Code Text Amendments a Require Downtown Design Review in all districts including North Frame District, b Eliminate minimum lot size requirement for MFR in all DSAP districts, C. Raise surface parking cap to 4.5 spaces per 1,000 s f non-residential use in the East Frame District; • Require 25%residential component of overall gross floor area, • Include 2-year sunset clause to re-evaluate d Raise surface parking cap to 4 5 spaces per 1,000 s f non-residential in the West Frame District, • Include 2-year sunset clause to re-evaluate WOrm S\Perms(,PlanvCompPl anAmdments`2004 Q041242-CPA-20(14-I_C(Mtg_010405 doed Eric Attachment A LUPB Staff Report for Continued Public Hearing of 11/8,04 cc Fred N Satterstrom AICP,CD Director Attachment B Draft Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update Charlene Anderson,AICP Ping Mgr Attachment C 1998 DSAP List of Figures(Original) Tom Brubaker Legal Dept Attachment D 1998 DSAP Figures(Original) Parties of Record(Attached) Attachment E 2004 Draft Revised Figures Project File Attachment F Downtown Projects Past Present and Planned(1998-2009) Attachment G August 17"Attachment Description Memo Attachment H SEPA Adoption Notice&Addendum Attachment I RCW 35A 63 071 &072 5 ATTACHMENT A CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JANUARY 4, 2005 Fred N Satterstrom, AICP, Director • PLANNING SERVICES KENT Charlene Anderson,A1CP,Manager WApHINOTON Phone 253-856-5454 Fax 253-856-6454 Address 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent,WA 98032-5895 NOVEMBER 1, 2004 TO: CHAIR JON JOHNSON AND LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS FROM: WILLIAM D. OSBORNE, LONG-RANGE PLANNER ' SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT#CPA-2004-1 DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN UPDATE For Continued Public Hearing of November 8, 2004 SUMMARY: The Downtown Strategic Action Plan (DSAP) was adopted in April 1998 to recognize the role of Downtown Kent as a designated Urban Center. After six years. an update of this document to reflect changes in existing conditions, planned capital projects, and citizen interests would be appropriate. Staff will present for consideration several of the substantive proposed revisions of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan. These include a number of recommended actions which would be effected concurrently with approval of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan, including two proposed area land use and zoning map amendments (north of James and along Central Avenue), and text amendments to the Zoning Code (KCC Title 15) relating to development standards for multi-family residential (no minimum lot size for multifamily development), applying Downtown Design Review to all DSAP Districts, and changes to DCE parking space requirements to the East and West Frame Distncts. Other proposed text amendments, including stormwater detention standards, and capital facilities in Downtown would be brought forward for consideration of implementation subsequent to adoption of the Plan BACKGROUND: The Downtown Strategic Action Plan (DSAP), recognized by the State, King County, and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) as a subarea plan of the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan, designated Downtown as an Urban Center/Regional Growth Center. The Urban Center designation criteria relate to addressing anticipated residential and economic development growth, and planned capital improvements. Funding allocated by the PSRC for transportation system improvements are tied to compliance with these criteria. Presently, the adopted DSAP (1998) contains outdated information Several policy recommendations have been incorporated in the City Code, and some capital improvement projects have either been completed, delayed or removed from the six-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and six- year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) In September 2003, the City Council Planning Committee received public testimony regarding specific economic development challenges due to Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE) Zoning east of the Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) Railroad tracks Citizens proposed a rezone of the area to General Commercial (GC) Zoning. The Planning Committee requested staff to research and make a recommendation on this issue Because the DSAP, as a subarea plan of the Comprehensive Plan, contains specific recommendations pertaining to the area of interest dating from 1998, an update of this document to some extent was seen as a necessary step in consideration of future Downtown land use decisions. The update of the DSAP provides 6 i an opportunity for the incorporation by reference of subsequent Downtown-related planning documents prepared by the City, such as the Commuter Rail Station Area Study(2000), the Kent Station Planned Action Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (2002), and the Economic Development Strategic Plan (2003). Staff facilitated two public participation workshop sessions on May 17, 2004 and two sessions on June 14, 2004 to identify the challenges, opportunities, strengths and weaknesses of Downtown Kent — and to brainstorm opportunities and strategies addressing these issues in the update of the DSAP. Attendees were asked to discuss general questions about Downtown relating to the Urban Center criteria — affordable housing, transportation, land uses, public facilities, and parks and open space Citizens identified a number of issues, through discussion and recording to DSAP District paper maps containing 1998 recommendations. The citizen input and responses from a general interest survey of City employees were summarized and provided to the Land Use and Planning Board in workshop on July 12, 2004 The Land Use and Planning Board discussed and commented on the issues, concerns, and recommendations contained in a graphic summary map. Several of the recommendations from this input process were incorporated into the suggested revisions Revisions have more recently been made based on testimony from public hearings held on August 23Td (continued on September 27th)and October 25ih, 2004. OPTIONS: The following substantive revisions to the DSAP have been suggested, and are in addition to the revisions considered at the October 25ih public hearing. The draft presented to the Board includes insertions (noted in underline) and deletions(noted by stfrketlifeagh)to date• 1. Revise development standards to encourage development of market rate multi-family residential units in Downtown(pages IV-2 and VI-12 to 14). a. Waive minimum lot size requirements for multi-family dwelling unit development in all DSAP Districts b, Reduce or waive residential unit development permit fees in DSAP Districts ' c. Extend Downtown multi-family residential development tax exemption program to rental units — owner-occupied multi-family residential market is practically non-existent statewide. d Allow five(5) stones of wood-frame construction above a concrete base. 2. Change Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning District Map designations for the area between North First and North Fifth Avenues, and between James and Cloudy Streets from Single-Family Residential, Eight Units per Acre (SF-8/SR-8) to Urban Center Land Use and Downtown Commercial Enterprise Zoning (UC/DCE) in the south (8 4 acre) portion and Multi-Family Residential, Low Density Land Use (LDMF) and Zoning(MR- G or MR-T16) in the north (9 acre) portion, including five parcels (1.62 acres) north of Cloudy Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues (pages V-4 and VI-8 to 11, Attachment D/Figure V-2). A member of the Board requested staff consider designating the entire area (between First and Fifth Avenues south of Cloudy Street) for commercial land use — with either DCE or Office (0) Zoning Based on a quick analysis of traffic impacts, staff does not recommend either of these zoning proposals — whereas multi-family residential use would be anticipated to have the same or less impact as single-family residential use (Institute of Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation (7i'' Edition), pages 271 and 308), Land Use&Planning Board Continued Public Hearing November 8, 2004 CPA-2004-1 Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update Page 2 of 5 7 extending commercial zoning to Cloudy Street could roughly quadruple (DCE) or double (Office) the number of trips generated adjacent to the single-family residential use north of Cloudy(ITE Trip Generation,pages 1160 and 1453). The Board should select from one of the following options The appropriate Zoning District designation for the proposed LDMF (Low-Density Multi-Family Residential) area would be: a MR-G(allows apartments, sixteen(16)dwelling units per acre), or b. MR-T16 (allows condominium units only, sixteen(16) dwelling units per acre) ' Should the Board desire either Downtown Commercial Enterprise or Office Zoning Districts for ANY portion of the area proposed by staff for LDMF, the appropriate designations would be as follows: ' c. Commercial (C) or Mixed Use (MU) Comprehensive Plan Designation with an Office (0) Zoning District Designation; or d. Urban Center Comprehensive Plan Designation with a DCE Zoning District Designation. 3. Amend the Downtown Design Review Area to include all properties located within DSAP Districts—this includes the North Frame District(pages V-4 & 5, and VI-21 to 23, Attachment C/Figure V-1). 4. Rezone the Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE) area located between Smith and Gowe Streets at one parcel depth on either side of Central Avenue, to General Commercial, Mixed-Use Overlay (GC-MU) (pages V-7 and VI-11 & 12, Attachment D/Figure V-6 & 12). 5. Revise DCE surface parking standards for the East Frame District (roughly between alley east of Central Avenue & Jason Avenue, and between Temperance & Titus Streets) — from three(3) spaces per 1,000 square feet commercial gross floor area to 4.5 spaces. This revision could be implemented in one of the following options a Without conditions on commercial development; ' b Requirement that residential units comprise 25% of overall project gross floor area. The Board could choose to include a two (2) year "sunset clause" to review ' effectiveness/impact if one of the above options for revision is selected (pages V-8 & 9, VI-21 to 23, Attachment D/Figure V-6 & 12) ' 6. Revise DCE surface parking standards for the West Frame District (between SR-167 & Union-Pacific Railroad, and between Willis & James Streets) — from three (3) spaces per 1,000 square feet commercial gross floor area to 4.5 spaces This revision could be implemented in one of the following options a Without conditions on commercial development, b. Requirement that residential units comprise 25% of overall project gross floor area The Board could choose to include a two (2) year "sunset clause' to review effectiveness/impact if one of the above options for revision is selected (pages V-11, VI-21 to 23,Attachment D/Figure V-15) Land Use&Planning Board Continued Public Hearing ' November S,2004 CPA-2004-1 Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update Page 3 of 5 8 7. Improve recognition of roles and relationships among various interested parties in Downtown(pages IV-1 to 3, 5 &6) 8 Expand scope of the study of land uses attributed with increased demand for public safety and social services to include day labor offices, casinos, adult entertainment businesses, and gas stations Add policy language, "...Restrict or prohibit specific commercial uses in Downtown that are known to generate negative impacts on the larger community," to ' clarify the intent this recommendation(page IV-3) 9 Work with social services providers, public safety officers, temporary labor agencies, and educational institutions to address homelessness issues in Downtown(page IV-3). ' 10. Make Downtown Kent the transportation hub of South King County— seek expansion of commuter rail service and increased frequency of bus service in Downtown (pages IV-3 ' &4). 11 Support the concept of a performing arts center or a hotel and conference center in Downtown to extend the evening hours of activity(pages IV-4 and V-18) ' 12 Support live performance arts in public places, and encourage live performance arts in Downtown retail and restaurant businesses(page IV-4). 13. Allow underground stormwater detention vaults where appropriate for development sites larger than one acre in Downtown to encourage attractive site development and maximum build-out of revenue-generating land uses(page IV-5). 14. Open Cloudy Street to connect Third and Fourth Avenues, and implement traffic-calming measures on Cloudy Street particularly near the Kiwanis Tot Lot, appropriately identified through use of the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program (pages V-3 & 4, Attachment D/Figure V-2). 15 Enhance or replace the pedestrian bridge over Mill Creek at Temperance Street — while ' ensuring protection of Mill Creek salmonid habitat (page V-8, Attachment D/Figure V-6 & 12) ' 16 Encourage large lot redevelopment opportunities in the West Frame District, including the Metro Park &Ride Lot (page V-10, Attachment D/Figure V-15)). 17. Consider restoration options for Historic Tram Station (page V-13, Attachment D/Figure , V-17 &28). 18. Encourage mixed-use development projects proximate to the Kent Transit Center, ' including the Municipal Parking Lot area(page V-19, Attachment D/Figure 21) 19. Improve coordination of public improvements with private development actions (page V- ' 20). 20. Plan for eventual undergroundmg of all utilities in the Historic Core (page V-21, ' Attachment D/Figure 17 &28). 21 Incorporation of the Kent Economic Development Strategic Plan, Commuter Rail Station Area Study and Kent Station SEIS by reference(pages VI-7 & 8). ' Land Use&Planning Board Continued Public Hearing November 8,2004 , CPA-2004-1 Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update Page 4 of 9 22 Connect gateway improvements at Fourth and James to Kent Station to improve pedestnan-onentation(page V-3). 23. Include James and Pioneer Streets in the list for design and construction of design ' improvements (page V-12). 24. Include vertical curb and gutters in any design of angled parking extended along Saar Street to the Union Pacific Railroad to ensure pedestrian access (pages V-12 & 13) 25. Include consideration of pedestrian facilities when identifying and planning provision of connecting improvements for bicycles. Include traffic calming measures as facilities, and reference use of Neighborhood Traffic Control Program as appropriate to address safety- related improvements(page IV-4). I26 Include trails as part of entrance gateways to Downtown (page IV-5). 27 Replace "Sounder Commuter Rail &Bus Station" with "Kent Transit Center"throughout the DSAP document. 28. Revise "Traffic Mitigation' section to reflect ongoing efforts to update transportation concurrency analysis (pages VI-23 &24). ' 29. Update existing conditions and project status of proposed northbound access street from Willis Street (pages V-9 & 10). Staff will be available at the November 8th public hearing for further discussion S TermrrlPlanlCompPlanAmdments12004I1041242-CPA-2004-1-LUPBHrg-I10804 doc Eric Attachment A Draft Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update Attachment B 1998 DSAP List of Figures(Original) Attachment C 1998 DSAP Figures(Ongmal) Attachment D 2004 Draft Revised Figures Attachment E Downtown Projects Past,Present and Planned(1998-2009) Attachment F August 17ih Attachment Description Memo SEPA Adoption Notice&Addendum cc Fred N Satterstrom,AICP,CD Director ' Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Services Manager Nathan Torgelson,Economic Development Manager Don Wickstrom,Public Works Director Parties of Record Project File Land Use&Planning Board Continued Public Hearing November 8,2004 CPA-2004-1 Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update Page 5 of 5 11 City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan DRAFT d^64�0)0 0 t 1 i 1 KENT WASH IN G T O N i Integrated With ' The Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement 1 Prepared for the City of Kent by MAKERS Architecture and Urban Design, BRW, Property Counselors, Langlow Associates and the City of Kent Planning Services Office With the Assistance of a Washington State Planning And Environmental Review Fund Grant ' November 8, 2004 1 ATTACHMENT B CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2005 12 Mayor Jim White ' Chief Administrative Officer Mike Martin City Clerk Brenda Jacober City Council ' Julie Peterson, President Tim Clark Ron Harmon Deborah Ranniger Debbie Raplee Les Thomas Bruce White Land Use and Planning Board Jon Johnson, Chair , Greg Worthing, Vice Chair Steve Dowell Theresa Ferguson David Malik Elizabeth Watson Kenneth Wendling 1998 Downtown Stakeholders Task Force ' Brad Bell Merrily Manthey Pat Curran Steve Manotti Connie Epperly June McEleran ' Tim Girmnez Dee Moschel Beverly Hawk Leona Orr , Jon Johnson Bill Stewart Jerry Kauth Bob Whalen Stephanie Klappenbaugh Howard Montoure , Doug Klappenbaugh Rico Yingling Dick Lackey Charles Turner 13 1 Introduction I. Introduction A. Purpose Since the days when Kent was a valley agricultural community,dewfitawn Downtown Kent has served as the town's civic and commercial focus In recent decades, the City has supported the downtownrDowntown through proactive planning and public improvements Faced with the challenges of regional growth management, Kent citizens 1 responded by requesting a regional urban center designation for downtown The designation calls for a more intensive mix of uses and a wide spectrum of civic activities well served by the local and regional transportation system The Ciri of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan pursues Kent's the citizens' vision for its urban center, as described in the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan, and expressed in this document;_byBy translating the Comprehensive Plan's general objectives into a redevelopment strategy consisting of an integrated set of civic actions—, Thisthe Downtown Strategic Action Plan w+ll•-serves as a basis for developing the urban center and implementing the Kent Comprehensive Plan It will provide a basis for future market analysis, environmental analysis, and community participation processes-_tt-The Downtown Strategic Action Plan outlines methods for encouraging mfill and redevelopment compatible with the economic, environmental, and community goals of the citizens of Kent The Downtown Strategic Action Plan also provides a framework for protect-level planning appropriate for each Downtown district defined in this document Subsequent protect-level planning could be specified in Planned Action Ordinances "Planned Actions" are discussed in Section C of this introductory chapter This Year 2004 update to the Downtown Strategic Action Plan intends to strengthen the connection between this policy document and the recently updated Comprehensive Plan, as well as acknowledge changes in Downtown Kent that have occurred since April 1998 B. Background Downtown Kent was established as the commercial center of Kent in the early 1900's when it served as a market town for a thriving agricultural valley The pattern of retail trade and office development has changed in Kent since that time, but downtown Downtown has retained it's its position as the center of City civic and cultural life The City and downtown Downtown merchants have worked diligently to maintain the vitality of the historic commercial core Prior to this plan, the City of Kent had undertaken several downtown planning efforts the 1966 John Graham Plan for Downtown, the 1974 Central Business District Plan, the 1983 L I D 313 and Urban Design Plan, the 1986 Downtown Revitalization Task Force Report, the 1989 Downtown Plan, the 1992 Downtown zoning revisions, the 1995 Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies, and the ' City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan 1-2 P\PlanninglBiIloIDSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_I doc 14 I Introduction ' designation of downtown Downtown Kent as an urban center through the King County Countywide Planning Policies processes. , Both public and private interests initiated this planning process In 1995, the Kent Downtown Partnership and other citizens asked the City to fund a comprehensive market analysis for ElowntownDowntown The City Council agreed to budget$25,000 in general funds for the market analysis In 1995 the City Council set goals for 1996 which included "Kent A Home Town for Families - A Friendly Small Town -A Place to Work - A Place to Live," and"Downtown-A Community Focal Point" Downtown goals were first priority for 1996 In early 1996, the State of Washington awarded the City a S 150,000 Planning and Environmental Review Fund(PERF) grant, which the City matched with the previously appropriated $25,000 for the market analysis and $25,000 of in-kind services The Mayor appointed an executive staff,the Downtown Strategic Planning Team, which assisted the Mayor in appointing a Downtown Stakeholders Task Force The Strategic Planning Team and the Planning Department hired an interdisciplinary consultant team to assist the City and the citizens to formulate a dewmown Downtown subarea plan The team consisted of MAKERS architecture and urban design, BRW, Inc., The Langlow Associates, Property Counselors, and Sierra Media. ' After the April 1998 adoption of the original Downtown Strategic Action Plan document, the Regional Transit Authority(since reconstituted as Sound Transit) determined the preferred South Station Site to be impracticable to service the full length of its trains, and selected the North Station Site. Since February 5, 2001, Sound Transit Commuter Rail trains riding the Burlington Northern/Sante Fe railroad have been loading and unloading passengers between James and Smith Streets —approximating the North Station Site alignment Several revisions to the Downtown Strategic Action Plan acknowledge this fact The Commuter Rail Station Area Study, completed in 2000, updated the market analysis of the DSAP, and identified a number of parcels in Downtown with development and redevelopment potential in proximity to the Sound Transit rail station. While some things have not changed in Downtown Kent, other circumstances have changed since the 1998 adoption of the DSAP The Borden Chemical Company their property and their operations to the City of Kent in 2001, significantly shortening the timeframe for potential redevelopment of the 20-acre site Some of the recommended ' actions listed in Chapter IV and Chapter V have been completed,yet others are in progress or have since been deemed infeasible, Still other interested parties in Downtown Kent seek to expand existing business uses or obtain site improvement variances non-conforming to Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE) Zoning—particularly on Central Avenue Some of Central Avenue within the boundaries of Downtown is currently zoned General Commercial (GC) The replacement of DCE Zonmg with a zoning district more favorable to auto-oriented uses should be carefully mitigated by the application of Downtown Design Review Interest in development opportunities along the James and Smith arterial streets adjacent to Kent City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan 1-3 P 1PlanninglBilloIDSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_I doc ' 15 Introduction Station exist although the area north of James is constrained by the current single-family residential Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Distnct Map designations C. Process As a subarea plan and a supplement to the Kent Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown Strategic Action Plan and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement DSAP were prepared under new State provisions in ESHB 1724, which allows the integration of State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA) and Growth Management Act(GMA)processes It is a programmatic EIS and supplements the Kent Comprehensive Plan EIS issued in January 1995 it is all pfepared as a "Pl.. o.l kett .,"Final Supplemental Public participation is essential to a subarea plan environmental review process The first opportunity for public participation was a general public workshop and a SEIS scoping session held in 1996. TliePrior to adopting the DSAP, the City subsequently conducted six additional public workshops and seven Downtown Stakeholders Task Force meetings City staff responded to numerous letters, telephone calls, and Planning Department visitor's questions En ent.,l i.,,paet Staiefnefitwhieh supplements toe WS by gre,.to detail elated to the ,f ,. o , efide,7 aetiens nt., ed in the Do .,ta Straiegie ,ketien Plan The Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement(DSEIS) for the DSAP was issued on February 4, 1997. The DSEIS;contained three land use and urban design alternatives,and was distributed at a workshop to ag ther public opinion regarding a preferred alternative An additional environmental document;authonzed by the Washington State Department of Ecology, entitled the Draft Downtown Strategic Action Plan and Preliminary Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, was issued on May 19, 1997 to d+st-ribateprovide additional information and allow additional time for public comment and discussion prior to integrated plan adoption The Prelimmary Final Supplemental Impact Statement contained additional impact analysis, additional ' mitigation recommendations, the preferred alternative, comment letters received by the City in response to the DSEIS, and the City's responses to the comments The Land Use and Planning Board conducted a public hearing before recommending the Plan to the Citv Council with revisions The City Council Planning Committee received additional public comment within their review process and recommended further revisions Typically, the FSEIS would be issued prior to the decision process In this instance, the public hearings conducted by the Land Use and Planning Board and the City Council Planning Committee became part of the environmental review record The preferred alternative was revised as a result of the recommendations of the Land Use and Planning Board and the City Council This document presents the revised preferred alternative for establishing development goals and policies for the whole of Downtown Kent City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan - 1-4 P 1PlanninglBilloIDSAPIDSAP Revised-1 10804\Revised DSAP I doc 16 ' Introduction As the process chart (Figure 1-1) in the Appendix indicates,planning, evaluation, and public involvement were coordinated throughout the project Public ' involvement occurred at three key points setting of objectives, development of alternatives, and evaluation of alternatives. In 2004, the City of Kent is updating the Downtown Strategic Action Plan(DSAP) to reflect the changes in existing conditions and development opportunities as well as address concerns among some in the community about the negative impact of regulations on expansion of existing non-confommng uses In late 2003, the City Council Planning Committee directed staff to analyze issues relating to zomng and development standards in the Central Avenue Distnct of Downtown Consideration of other issues, including the guidance of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan were identified as part of the work program Beginning in March 2004, staff prepared background information contained in the Downtown Strategic Action Plan, as adopted in Apnl 1998, for comment and suggested revision in public participation workshops Morning and evening workshop sessions were held on May 17, 2004 and June 14, 2004 at the Kent Senior Activity Center to identify present conditions, challenges and opportunities in Downtown Kent Public participation at these sessions included facilitated discussion of Downtown issues and the DSAP, as well as opportunities for the public to self-record issues, concerns and ideas on 34"x 44" maps These maps depicted DSAP districts with 1998 recommended actions at the May sessions, and the maps at the June sessions included commentary carried over from the May sessions As a substantially-large population who work, eat and shop in Downtown Kent, all City employees were offered an opportunity to respond to an all-users electronic message (see ' Appendix ) about their vision of Downtown as a place to live,play, or shop The responses are provided in summary form (see Appendix ), and were included in a map reviewed by the Land Use and Planning Board in a July 12, 2004 workshop The Land , Use and Planning Board offered some of their own comments, and reinforced some of the comments provided by citizens and City employees PLANNED ACTIONS several districts withm Downtevviri Kefit As siieh, the DSAP is a framework fepAitu-Fe impaets and neges,ain- mitigation measures fvlaied to somfie development uses midd City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan 1-5 , P 1PlanninglBillo1DSAPIDSAP Rewsed_1108041Revised DSAP_I doc r 17 rIntroduction r The Planned Action EIS process is a relatively new component of environmental law in Washington State Under the ESHB 1724 provisions, local jurisdictions with an adopted comprehensive plan can opt to develop a 20-year vision for a subarea or neighborhood and create a Subarea Plan integrated with a Planned Action EIS The Planned Action EIS evaluates the significant adverse impacts and reasonable mitigation measures associated with the development proposed in the Subarea Plan Using this tool, the City would evaluates several detailed subarea protect development scenarios prior to receiving and reviewing development applications for the Planned Action subarea ( Whenever a Planned Action ordinance is adopted by the yar+s�CC�, an agency reviewing any subsequent project proposal in the planning area must first determine that the project is consistent with the earlier Subarea Plan Planned Action EIS Typically, this means that a submitted development proposal, or proposals, are consistent with and do not exceed the thresholds of uses and use intensities established in the Planned Action Ordinance The agency must also determine that the Planned Action EIS has adequately addressed the significant impacts of the development and identified mitigation measures Consistency is determined by a review of four areas (1) type of land use allowed, (2) level of development allowed, (3) infrastructure, and (4) character of the proposed development The benefit of this approach is that subsequent project-level development proposals may have a reduced amount of environmental review, if the development proposal is consistent with the adopted lea-RaiiPlanned Action Ordinance The purpose of creating an integrated plan and environmental assessment document, consistent with PERF grant requirements, was to adopt a Planned Action ordinance if such an action was aPPropnate. Future ...ibaf:ea ao , -1 ,. nteg-aced. .,ri, assessments Of rIn 9998,As-as a result of planning analysis and environmental review conducted,the planning team determined that, despite the recommended mitigation measures, existing City regulations may not have provided sufficient environmental protection to take the place of the SEPA process at 4tts-that time As a result, the City of Kent has-chosen not to propose and adopt a Planned Action ordinance with the approved plan However, the Downtown Strategic Action Plan provides development goals and policies for several districts within Downtown Kent. As such,the DSAP is a framework for future development plans of a more detailed nature, including Planned Actions. KENT STATION In 2001, however, with the City purchase of the Borden Chemical property, the r opportunity to develop at higher intensities of mixed-uses in close proximity to the recently operational Sound Transit Commuter Rail Station was both real and immediate AThe Citv initiated a Planned Action process for the property formerly owned by Borden Chemical-, identifying site-specific environmental conditions and anticipated impacts and mitigation measures for development of three(3) development scenarios within the North City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan — 1-6 P 1PlanninglBilloIDSAPIDSAP Revised-1 10804\Revised DSAP 1 doc 18 Introduction Core District Subarea The City Council selected Alternative 2(Kent Station Proposal) as the Preferred Alternative in July 2002, and a private sector developer has begun the process to develop Kent Station Groundbreaking occurred on June 30. 2004 9therEventually other districts within Downtown Kent may tytpladl-y-similarly present significant opportunities for planned actions 14awever, Y.oJ,,,t „vel Mitigation a Planned ^.ctjR41 RrdIRRnop tiSi`:gthe Pccrc mt ebr,teaplan afe. adv tion ofad iqantc ,sessiev The Qt,. „.d, eted sek additional ,hl. fkshe and seNen De -„to letters,Stakeholder-s task for-ee meetmgs City staff responded to numerous telephone 11s „,d Dl., lie .,igme„♦. ,ter' questi ons ., Feh,•,,aFy 4, 1997 The PSEIS e„tame.d th,-ee land tise and urban ales.,., ahe,-.,.,t,,,es was distFibuted at a workshop to gather ptibbe opinion regaf ding a prelefFed altefflative An additional envirapimental deeiifflent, authorized by the Washington State DepaFtmen of A L'....1....., the ll f..Ft Downtown. 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C.„el e o additional ation e responses to the efts The hand Use and Planning Board eondticied a pubhe hearing bef6fe reeemmendifig the Plan to the !`"Coursed ,.,,th reyt ,e„s The Q4 , Gouty ill Dlamgifig !`..,nnjitree re e.d additional publ,e ,. „r. .,th.„ the..-r pfeeessand reeeniffiefided 4:,.the.• mstame, the pubhe hearings eondueted by the Land Use and Plaiiiiing Board and the City Gmum .,1 Dl.,„„,„e Ga ff nittee he,...„,e pan of the e „tal review e ar d The .-ef,-,-e,d .,ltemaiiye ., fevised as it Fesult ekhe f e„.derions eF the Land d Use and— Plamii„g Beard and the Ci4y Getmet1 This ,d,.eume„t., a e„t„ the revised „reF f foal , e 1aheffiative A the pfeeess ehaA Em the next page n dieatee planning. ,alti ion .d ,.,ihl,.. e t e e„ th.-ee ke.,points- sort,„e of objeetiyes development of„ire,-„.,t„e and evaluation 0 altematives City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan 1-7 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Rewsed_110804\Revised DSAP_I doc 19 Introduction IFig. I-1: 1996-1997 DSAP Process Diagraml D. Organization of Report This report is organized to aid both public and private interests in making decisions concerning development and investment in the downtown. Section I is a summary of the background,purpose and process of the project, Section II describes the vision for dewntew Downtown Section III descnbes the plan concept, and Section IV outlines the recommendations for achieving the community and City's objectives Section V is the heart of the plan This section organizes the recommended actions by areas-districts within the downtewnDowntown, showing the interrelationships among actions Section VI contains the State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA)Fact Sheet and other required environmental data The fact that the subarea plan is integrated with the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is consistent with Washington State Planning and Environmental Review Fund grant requirements The process provided public participation and environmental analysis in conjunction with the planning process As the plan evolved, environmental mitigation was often incorporated in problem solving and design solutions The format of the integrated plan/FSEIS is different from the typical FEIS document The following chart summarizes where typical sections of an FSEIS are found in this document Typical SEPA EIS Section Location of Information in the Action Plan Fact Sheet A Fact Sheet is located at the beginning of Section VI Executive Summary The information typically found in an Executive Summary is located in Section I And Section VI Introduction A summary of the project history,purpose, scope and public involvement process is included in Section I Alternatives Considered A description of the alternatives considered is contained in Section VI, Environmental Information Impact Analysis Impact analysis supplementary to the 1 analvsis found in the Draft SEIS and the Preliminary Final SETS is included in Section VI, Environmental Information Mitigation Measures A summary of mitigation/implementation measures is provided in Section VI, Environmental Information, and in Section Ill, Summa of Recommended Actions City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan 1-8 P 1Planning\1301 IDSAPIDSAP Rewsed_1108041Revised DSAP_I doc 20 Introduction Response to Comments A summary of comments and responses is located in Section VI, Environmental Information 1 i 1 1 1 City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan 1-9 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_I doc 21 Vision II. Vision : Growing a Home Town Pnor to this plan Downtown Strategic Action Plan (DSAP), Kent citizens contributed to a downtown vision expressed in the 1992 Community Forum on Growth Management and Visioning, the 1989 Downtown Plan, and the Kent Comprehensive Plan geala Goals and pelie-resPoltcies The community expanded and reinforced the vision by participating in the public workshops, focus group discussions, and Downtown Stakeholders Task Force j meetings that helped to form this plan as it was adopted in 1998 A Visit to the Future If this plan is successful, what will downtown Downtown Kent be like, say, 10 or 15 years in the future' What are the character and qualities that the City envisions for its downtown? One thing for certain is an early 21"Century visitor entenng dewniown Downtown Kent will be presented with a more gracious welcome mat.Not only will key entry points around the downtown Downtown nenmeter be well marked with gateway landscaping, artwork, and directional signage, but the character of development on Central Avenue, James Street, and Willis Street will be more appealing for motorist and pedestrian alike Robust automobile-oriented businesses will still find a home on Central Avenue, but recent streetscape improvements and incremental business expansions will have transformed the old stnp into a more welcoming, attractive corridor At the downtown's Downtown's southern boundary, a well-landscaped Willis Street will frame a rehabilitated single-family neighborhood to the south and the emerging mixed-use residential neighborhood to the north. An underpass will provide passage under the Burlington Northern/Sante Fe railroad right-of-way, and a trail along Willis will provide local residents safe bicycle access to the Interurban Trail, the park-and-ride, the Historic Core, Kent Station, and the Commons Recreation Center& Raf Playfields T4ie­In addition to the above-mentioned Interurban Trail access, the west section of the dewtewnDowntown_between the Union Pacific Railroad and SR 167, will have seen major changes Better street access will have spurred new commercial development between Smith and Willis Streets There may be well-landscaped clusters of residential development as well A newly refurbished Commons Playfields, the Commons Recreation Center—not to mention the Regional Justice Center—will form a civic anchor at the do A wawn' Downtown's northwest corner The Regional Justice Center, by then about 15 years old, will be a still-imposing but more familiar fixture Regional Justice Center activities will have increased service businesses in the core, but vigilant work by the City will have kept undesirable businesses from proliferating in Kent City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan II-1 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_II doc 22 Vision l.ie..l age at the Burlington l.iai4beff /Sa to Fe railroad e But, while the future visitor will notice many changes to the d^wTDowntown's , perimeter,the most striking transformation will have occurred south north of Gowe Smith Street The Regional Transit ut"E)-itySound Transit eemmuter- ommuter fai4 Rail station Station, located between James and Smith Streets on either side of the railroad tracks, will be an important transit hub, with local feeder buses meeting the trains and regional buses for transfer to locations throughout the Puget Sound Although commuter rail service was limited at first to two early morning northbound trips and two early evening southbound traps, eangestien en the ffeeways will have led to all-day rail service,—will mak4ng-make the tram the preferred transportation option for commuters to Seattle, Everett or Tacoma or baseball fans heading for a Mariners game , The importance of this transportation connection will have given dewiitew87DOwntown Kent greater prominence in the region and spurred development in Downtown Smith Street will be one of the downtown's Downtown's most attractive corridors, with anew hete' fee and retail ^e-n^'ex an the nai4 pedestrian-oriented businesses and open spaces located on either side of the street Gentof will be ., hub afda, 4ii:ne and evening aetwity ,i,,,,,.,t,,,.,., Walking through the histerie Meeker Street Historic eeo e ore to the ee:�itef Commuter fail-Rail station Station will be a pleasure because of the street trees, Sister Cities Parks, and pedestrian- oriented buildings The Kent Station protect will be tindefwaycompleted,with an integrated mix of uses and open spaces supported by a street gnd and structured parking To the east of the BN&SF tracks, the Publie Mar4et a Sister Cities Parks will anther support another cluster of shops and commercial activities T4+F Railroad Avenue distrust will offer a valuable addition to the unique historic retail core of Downtown Kent With the Sister Cities Parks providing an attractive backdrop as well as a pedestrian connection to the Commuter Rail Station, the emerging Railroad Avenue activity center will have Joined Meeker Street and First Avenue as places where citizens from all over Kent can come to spend some time They will browse in specialty shops, share a cup of coffee, or enjoy an evening meal The South Core area between Titus Street and Willis Street, while not having experienced the dramatic transformation of the North Core District will have seen slower, incremental changes New midnse mixed-use/residential complexes and townhouses, developed with sensitivity to well-maintained single-family homes of historic character, will have created one of south King County's most attractive in-town neighborhoods for those who want the convenience of local services, easy access to transportation, and a stable, pedestrian-oriented setting The eamfflutef fat! siation will be leeated on baih sides Of the FH4rE)ad,jHSt SeUth efGewe Street City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan II-2 P 1PlanninglBillo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_II doc 23 Vision Our visitor will be comforted by the fact that, except for some key infill and building renovation, the Historic Core, centered along Meeker Street and First Avenue, will remain much as it did in the late 1990s The key to success of the Historic Core will have been the connections that the City made to the north and south, as well as those connections made to the east and west, which added supporting activity from nearby residents and workers. From the Present to the Future From the perspective of our visit to the future, it is clear how the dewntewn Downtown will reach its goals By enhancing the historic character of its eereCore Districts, the City will retain its ire and link to the past—its roots By emphasizing its pedestrian qualities with gracious sidewalks, pedestrian-oriented businesses and a variety of parks,the downtown Downtown will remain a comfortable, friendly place for people to meet and enjoy themselves. By encouraging a wide mix of commercial, residential, and public uses, the Elawfitowe IDowntown will generate the activity necessary for a successful urban center By fostering high-quality redevelopment through public works improvements and design guidelines, the downtown Downtown will become a source of civic pride for the whole city By integrating emerging transportation systems, the dewritewn-Downtown will regain its role as a regional crossroads And, through the continued efforts and care of its citizens, the Downtown tewi}-will continue to be a "home town for the future " Wit!. 11-2: Map - Downtown Kent 20 Year Vision (1998)1 City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan 11-3 P 1PlanninglBillo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP II doc 25 Planning Concept III. Planning Concept A. Market Analysis The foundation of a successful dewntewfi Downtown plan must be an understanding of the realities of the real estate market Consequently,the planning team conducted a market analysts during the first stages of planning in order to determine the potential for growth and the conditions necessary to foster positive redevelopment The market area from which downtown-Downtown Kent draws 80%to 90%of its sales extends west to Interstate 5, north to the Kent city limits at 180`I', south to 277'h, and east and south toward the Cascade foothills (see Fig III-1). This area recognizes the existing concentrations of retail development in Tukwila and Auburn, the natural boundaries of the plateau to the west, and the existing transportation network extending to the east and south Market Opportunities and Development Potential The....adEe. ....alysis dete..ni;ited that a,o.e There are several specific opportunities in downtown-Downtown Kent —Office/Education Gs`-- development t is the st_,,..gest immediate oppomdnity—Cominuation of historic I levels of office absorption of 16,000 to 18,000 square feet per year m addition to law offices associated with the Regional Justice Center(RJC), and the development of a branch of the Green River Community College at Kent Station would result in potential office demand of 1996-2000 92,000-112,000 square feet • 2000-2010 260,000 270,000100.000 square feet 0 2010-2020 190,00080,000 square feet —Retail Projected retail development estimates are based on maintat*ngdramatically increasing? downtown's Downtown's share of market area spending,with food, apparel, eatingidrinking, and miseellaneetis which may be facilitated by the development of Kent Station and adjacent properties, and other large parcels Downtown Kent Station will include a fourteen (14) screen Cineplex, which may generate additional spin-off retail activity • 1995-2000 46,000-49,000 square feet(including RJC impact) • 2000-2010 190�A9300 000 square feet 0 2010-2020 79 009100,000 square feet In addition, the area eciald suppeiq a ,It. ee theate —Civic and Performing Arts Center City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan III-1 P\PlanninglBlllo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_III doc 26 , Planning Concept A Civic and Performing Arts Center has been proposed for Ali Downtown Kent Attendees at performances at such a facility would also patronize surrounding ' businesses While the level of spending in itself would only support a few thousand square feet of development, it would contribute toward extending the hours of the distrietDowntown into the evening AHowever, a bond issue election held in 2000 to provide public funding for the Civic and Performing Arts Center failed to gain sufficient support, and development of this element would require sigmficant private investment The een*mt ee fief the pfE�eet has iiivestigated the F tb4ity of ratsing the neeessary funds through gfants and private eontfibutions. The result of that study aff-eetwhether the proposal will be purstfed in the inHnedtaie ftitufZe- [Fiz, III-]:Map—Market area for downtown Kent(1998)] —Market Rate Residential One-third of the residential capacity for the City is in the downtown-Downtown area In order for the dewiitewrrpowntown to approach this capacity over the next 20 years there must be successful projects that can demonstrate to the development community that there is demand for market rate housing The best opportunities are single-use residential units on the edge of the eereCore Districts, where land costs are lower, and small condominium and apartment projects at high-amenity locations in the core —Hotel/Convention Center A full service hotel with approximately 150 rooms, meeting facilities sized to accommodate groups of approximately 250, and restaurant could compete with hotels near the airport and Southcenter and attract over$2 million in spending to the area each year —Health Care and Wellness Opportunities exist to increase Downtown Kent's stature as a wellness center Downtown Kent is the location of an established community of traditional health service providers and providers of alternative health care and natural medicine King County has recently constructed a 17,900 square foot facility for the King County Natural Medicine Clinic at the corner of South State and East Meeker Streets The Pediatric Infant Care Center anticipates relocating to a larger facility to be built before 2006 In the future, a dewntewn Downtown facility of several hundred thousand square feet could provide an opportunity to consolidate various care providers —Finally, additional development of all types creates demand for the others and provides an overall increase in vitality and interest. City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan III-2 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised-110804\Revised DSAP—III doc i 27 Planning Concept Summary of Market ARa'llcS Update 1998 -The tind 1J b de b a areaare ph. of the le al rhet extremely Strong „ter. � eF h ehel,l and .neaffie gfe„th *Over-all business .lit.ons e,l with sirang gf ..th in taxable ale F r the cf+ y as -A 'A'hsle and DE)WHIOIA'H iTh .1 ..r„ Kent eFf e rket is mil. with new tt t n!J.r sr, e , o e*panslon tThe downtown retail maf:ke�is stable with ne�grewth expeeted with eempletion of the Andersen Buf!ding at the northeast eamer eF Meeker-Street and Faufth Avenue and re,nov-ation eF the DFagness Buil.lmg a Sane is f feimfiig well as a rLet fate assisted 1,viiig py-ojeet f .1.�t- refleet ., e..t.r..,st,.. ..„H..el. for Kent, The development oppoi4enities ide,.t.fed F r downtown Vent in!he previetis ma die ` study a ntinue to be real.st.e Emd aeh.eyabl. in part.e..lar t • e�TheRe tonal businesses A..thant„ ( TA) eomm .te ,l star. in downtown 7lent. .11 ..f ree the demand F r downtown housing and eerrain V. Pes eF retail ■ The m-a-dioal se,.t„r eentinues to show patent.al for growth The a plet...n 4the Community Health Ge„ter represe,.ts a major ., F e,l,ty in this seeter Strategy The major goal of the City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan (the-P-lanDSAP) is to encourage downtown Downtown growth, infill and redevelopment while creating a stronger community identity and civic/commercial focus through e-strategLc pubhc-afid- private partnerships The PlatrDSAP actions are intended to implement the d.reet.ons provided the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan (Comprehensive Plan), the goals and policies of the 1989 Downtown Plan, and the goals and policies in the downtown Downtown and commercial sections of the Land Use ChapterElement Consistent with the requirements of the Washington State Planning and Environmental Review Fund, the Platt-DSAP integrates environmental analysis and environmental impact mitigation measures within the land use, transportation,urban design,problem solving, and implementation framework of the NanDSAP The Platt DSAP presents a framework that will maintain Kent's existing physical assets of Downtown, prepare for projected growth, and support future development It recommends that public and private interests work together to achieve safe, attractive, City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan III-3 P\Plannmg\Billo\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_III doc 28 l Planning Concept and convenient transportation systems, improved parks and open space, and adequate public facilities Successful downtown Downtown redevelopment plans build on the community's existing physical and organizational assets. Fortunately, dowmawn DOwntOwn Kent eentaifis-has many resources that will be a foundation for future growth and development. Vigilant City and business efforts have kept Kent's lustonc,pedestnan-onented eare shopping districts along Meeker Street, First Avenue, and Railroad Avenue vital. The new Regional Justice Center is already a landmark and growing employment center The downtown Downtown is blessed with a variety of parks and open spaces, including the active Commons Park, 'ntemanonal Sister Cities Parks, the Rose Garden, and Railroad Park Kent's City Hall, the Commons Recreation Center, library, the Senior Activity Center, and the Resource Center-add-These parks and open sPaces provide aetivity activities and enhance the downtown's Downtown's role as the City's focal point Nearby residential areas add a built-in consumer and employment base [Fig. 111--2: Man— Challenges facing downtown Kent(1998)l The community's optimism regarding future private development opportunity is well founded The market analysis conducted early in formulating this plan pfejeets protected significant development potential for the downtown Downtown based on continuing growth of the Kent downtown-Downtown market area While the pace of this growth may fluctuate, the growth potential remains. Opportunities include additional retail development, office development, a full-service hotel. and urban-style housing. In addition, the new-restored Kent Public Market will bolster businesses on-an the eere's east side—ore distnets, and as service expands, the new eomA,titer`ail '^^^^ * ^t-Atio selied led to apes i '999Sound Transit Commuter Rail Station3::�� Gam,will make Downtown Kent a regional transportation hub The expanding presence of athe eEmAnnner Commuter Fad-Rail sta�Station is also likely to stimulate in-town housing development and new employment opportunities Commercial growth should occur as an indirect benefit of the eEnnnititef Commuter rail-Rail station Station and a direct benefit of new in-town housing Housing development, at densities consistent with the Regional Growth Center designation of Downtown Kent, should be encouraged throughout Downtown to stimulate an increase in demand for retail and commercial services. While the downtown Downtown contains valuable assets that serve as a foundation for a strong identity and vital economy, there are obstacles to growing a better 4owntownDowntown Kent The first is that Kent's assets are scattered and often disconnected The second is that many of the commercial comdors and residential areas at the downtown's Downtown periphery are underdeveloped or present a poor visual impression Because of those assets and obstacles,the basic strategies at the root of the Downtown DSAP are • Connect and unify important downtown-Downtown features-, City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan III-4 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised-110804\Revised DSAP_III doc 29 Planning Concept • Enhance the periphery of the downtown Downtown to achieve higher quality development that supports its central activities • Define special activity districts-; • Select"target" areas as a basis for a phased implementation program to accomplish redevelopment and/or mfill consistent with the Plan i • Encourage housingdevelopment evelopment throughout Downtown, • Enhance civic identity tConnect and Unify Downtown's Features Civic improvements, including the Regional Justice Center, and the Kent Commons-,end the Peblie MafiEet. are expanding the downtown Downtown eereCore The core business areas along Meeker Street, First Avenue, and Railroad Avenue will continue to serve as the Downtown's commercial downtown's south anchor. To maintain and improve this role, the histafte Historic eere Core must be linked to the northern€eatnres-districts by a combination of park,pedestrian, and vehicle connections along First, Second and Fourth Avenues and Smith Street. In addition, supportive redevelopment of the Smith Street corridor will strengthen the connection Development of the neA Publie Market site and Qudii..,ton GFeen. v,,.,,,.,i,o and Katbara PadEs are high p r-nies The parks and the Public Market link the Historic Core District and the ee�ter ommuter ra�Rail statten Station to the Regional Justice Center and planned commercial, office, and residential activities to the north. IFi,Q. 111-3:Map- The strategic redevelopment concept(199M During the planning process, several commuter rail station locations were proposed within a five-block area adjacent to the Burlington Northern/Sante Fe railroad tracks between Titus and James Streets rmTThe Plan_o,.,.....,,ends thatDSAP acknowledges that the new comer Commuter r-a+Wail station Station le—located Just settt€ Gowenorth of Smith Street to provides an efficient multi-modal regional transportation hub The Commuter rail-Rail station Station will enhance Kent's role in the region as "host community"and accentuate its identity It will add significantly to the connectivity of northern and southern downtown Downtown districts if the City restores the historic tram station located between Gowe and Meeker Streets, develops parking areas, vehicular circulation systems, and good pedestrian and visual connections to other downtown Downtown features High-quality redevelopment in the surrounding areas would also enhance Kent's role as a"host community " For these reasons, pedestrian connections across Smith Street and traffic improvements in the vicinity are recommended in addition to the other connecting features described above The Borden Property, purchased by the City of Kent, located between Smith and James Streets represents one of the unique redevelopment opportunities in the Green River Valley, if not the whole Puget Sound Basin The City should prepare tehas taken advantage of this opportunity by ensuring that there is access to the site (especially along Second Avenue from the south)_ it shouldThe City is collaborating with a private developer to master plan the Kent Station site as a whole, and create a desirable L City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan III-5 P 1PlanninglBilloIDSAPIDSAP Revised-1108041Revised DSAP-III doc 30 Planning Concept development setting around the site as described in the Kent Station Planned Action SEIS The subdivision of Kent Station allows for the sale of parcels to developers in phases. Enhance the Periphery of Downtown The second downtewn Downtown redevelopment strategy involves upgrading the areas directly around the expanded core Similarly, allowing office and mixed-use development between Foui4h First and Fifth Avenues north of Kent Station alone James Street will accommodate and encourage investment in this highly impacted area. The single-family neighborhood east of Fourth Avenue"north of James-Cloudy Street is an ifflpeAan!h^ ^^------^-will be buffered from the intensive development alongJames Street by a lower intensity will residential district. A combination of pedestrian-oriented street improvements and site design guidelines will i help make the Central Avenue corridor a more fitting eastern entry into the eereCore Districts. The areas to the south, east, and west of the eere-Core Districts provide an ideal setting for residentially oriented mixed-use development to support eer�—Core District businesses and add life to the dewf4awn Downtown as well as reinforce Kent's identity as a"home town." Define Special Activity Districts The plaff-DSAP identifies and defines existing and emerging special districts within the deufitewfl Downtown area such as the#+sterie Historic Core business district, civic activity areas, Kent Public Market district, and in-town residential areas Such definition provides the basis to direct growth in character with each district, and to establish the relationships and connections between distncts Planned Action Ordinances for each district could adopt subarea or subdistrict development plans with detailed environmental analysis of potential development scenarios The preferred alternative of each subarea plan would then provide guidance for future dtstfie-development of the whole district subarea, or a discrete parcel of significant development capacity within the district It is important to consider the existing assets of the districts, potential for improvement, redevelopment and infill, and their context or role within the dewrttewi3Downtown Select Target Areas Priority development sites have be@ were identified during the- ap g planning processes The commuter ommuter rai4-Rail station Station site, Kent Station, the Kent Public Market site, and the emote-Civic and peFf0n:nff}gPerf6rmmg aids Arts center site were driven by previously determined plans. The Civic and Performing Arts Center did not receive the necessary bonds to locate and build at the Municipal Parking Lot as planned, and the Kent Public Market has since relocated there after a few challengmg years at the Railroad Avenue site Other projects such as priority in-town housing sites, essential pedestrian connections to connect existing and emerging activity districts, and public City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan III-6 P\Planning\Billo\DSAP\DSAP Revised_i 10804\Revised DSAP_III doc i 31 Planning Concept gathering spaces have emerged during the analysis and public participation elements of the Na+-rDSAP process Specific implementation measures to develop target areas provide a framework for public and private action Mitigation for environmental impacts identified during the SEPA review of the proposed plan is integrated with the implementation program Specific development scenarios may require additional consideration of site conditions impacts on environmental conditions, and potential mitigation measures be€ere SEPA th esholds eould besatisfaetefily established fer Enhance Civic Identity A major focus of this plan has been to define an identity for dewntewn Downtown Kent The image that has continually reoccurred throughout the process is the downtown's Downtown's role as a"home town" The intent of the 1 DSAP is to "Grow a Home Town for the Future " But what does this mean9 What are the characteristics of a"home town"that can be integrated into a dynamic 2 1" Century community' In looking at Kent's sustaining assets and the downtown's Downtown's opportunities for the future, the following characteristics stand out-- -Variety: A Sum Greater Than Its Parts Hometowns are where people gather for many different functions and activities They bring people together and focus a sense of community The dewfitewwn Downtown is home to many civic and commercial activities and can make a vibrant residential neighborhood as well As noted above, the key to the ph-R sDSAP success will be the connections between the various elements Physical connections between transportation centers, government services, businesses, and recreational activities will strengthen the community's economic, cultural, and social connections as well —Quality: A Sense of Caring A hometown's value to its community is reflected in the quality of its physical setting The actions recommended in this plan are directed at producing higher quality public improvements and private development One index of the plan sQSAP success will be the amount of careful, well-considered financial and human investment the recommended actions attract to the dewntewnDowntown I Equally important will be the design quality of development—embodied in the durability of architectural styles, features and building materials —Friendliness: A setting for personal interaction A good hometown is a place where people meet, where they come to enjoy themselves as individuals and to celebrate as a community Encouraging these activities means attention to detail Comfortable, attractive sidewalks, street trees, cafes and meeting places, bicycle paths, parks, artwork, and public amenities are important features of a successful dem,niewnDowntown Safety is also an important consideration Streets and public spaces must be well lighted In addition, they must be designed to support Police and Fire Department efforts City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan III-7 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_III doc 32 Planning Concept —Memory and Vision: Remembering the Past, Looking to the Future During the middle of the Twentieth twentieth E-1-1century, Kent transformed itself from an active farming community into a robust, industrial-based suburb Now, with the construction of the Regional Justice Center and a new transportation hub, Kent is again transforming itself, this time into a dynamic, multi-faceted regional urban center. As projected population growth occurs, and as this transformation takes place, it will be important not to lose the perspective of the past The historic qualities of the core and small-town characteristics must be retained and reinterpreted into new development as the downtown Downtown grows to meet the future 1 i i i i t i i i City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan III-8 P 1PlannmglBillo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_III doc 33 1 Summary of Recommended Actions IV. Summary of Recommended Actions A. Recommended Actions To implement the objectives and ideas presented in Section lll, this plan recommends a series of actions, including regulatory measures, capital investments, and public programs Section IV summarizes the recommended actions, describes the implementation steps, costs, and environmental impacts, and mitigation measures for actions that require environmental review Figure IV-1 summarizes many of these actions and indicates where each action targets improvements Figure 1V-2 lists the actions according to their major categories and outlines their timing Figure IV-3 provides a list of preliminary capital project costs. The actions are described in detail and the manner in which they mterrelate to upgrade specific districts is outlined in Section V To prepare for possible adoption of a Planned Action Ordinance, as discussed in Section 1, the actions that would require environmental analysis under SEPA regulations,with identification of probable, significant, adverse environmental impacts and proposed mitigating measures are included in this section If When a Planned Action Ordinance is riet proposed for adoptioned, disetission efidentification and analysis of existing environmental site/district subarea conditions, impacts and mitigating measures will serve as a guide foT- SEPA review, to be used as guidance when projects are proposed within the district subarea The purpose of a Planned Action Ordinance is to conduct SEPA review for a number of development alternatives, one of which is determined to be most consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the DSAP, and any applicable District Subarea Plan This "Preferred Action,"when adopted by City Council, becomes the development blueprint for the District Subarea, with SEPA completed for the amount and character of development Proposals meeting the identified requirements of the Preferred Action are generally exempt from additional SEPA review General actions,which relate to more than one district are discussed below ■ Continue to support the Kent Downtown Partnership, Kent's Main Street Program non-profit organization, as an agent of Downtown revitalization. Assist the Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) in its efforts to identify and promote community interest and economic health in Downtown ■ Promote Infill Housing. To meet the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan goals to enhance dewiiteWn Downtown as a place to live, and to create an attractive, dense mixed-use City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-I P 1PlanninglBilloIDSAP0SAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_IV doc 34 Summary of Recommended Actions neighborhood, the City should promote construction of housing units A mix of housing types including condominium townhouses, stacked and attached units that resemble sfrg4e—smgle-family design and character, and residential mixed with commercial and office uses are desirable In order to enable development of multi- family residential units in Downtown, it would be advisable to waive the minimum lot size requirement(KCC 15 04 170) for multifamily residential unit development occurring within the DSAP planning area where many redevelopable lots are not of sufficient size to feasibly develop multi-family residential use, even if so zoned ■ Encourage the development of at least two hundred (200) units of new market rate housing in Downtown by 2008. Consider incentives such as reducing or waiving development permit fees for residential construction in Downtown and extending the existing Downtown multi- family residential tax exemption program to include market rate rental housing Developers of condominiums are challenged by two factors in Downtown — condominium owners are still having difficulty acquiring home insurance and the developers do not receive the tax exemption for developing condos in Downtown Consider also allowing development of buildings with five (5) stories of wood frame construction above a concrete base, consistent with Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE) zoning ■ Promote the construction of high quality new commercial, office, or mixed_use development and redevelopment. Also encourage the development of a hotel/conference center to serve as an attractor for commercial activity To respond to the potential for additional dewntown Downtown office and commercial ao, rdevelopment identified in the market analysts provide incentives for new development Mpied Mixed-use development and a hotel/conference center will provide a variety of activities and living situations within districts that require ground floor retail uses In order to be competitive in the marketplace, new office space in Downtown Kent should provide Class A-type amenities found in other regional centers "Class A" office space, as described in CB-Richard Ellis Commercial Real Estate quarterly reports, " have high quality standard finishes, state of the art systems, exceptional accessibility and a definite market presence " I ■ Assist the Kent Downtown Partnership in increasing the variety and vitalitv of businesses located in Downtown. The KDP is leading the effort to attract two (2) new businesses to Downtown each year while retaining existing businesses, and is also seeking to increase the number of existing retail businesses with evening and weekend operating hours 'The development of office space, a hotel/conference center and market rate housing in Downtown should increase the demand for variety in retail and restaurant choices available throughout the daytime and evening hours Public comments received City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan — IV-2 P\PlanninglBdloIDSAPIDSAP Revised-1 10804\Revised DSAP IV doc i 35 Summary of Recommended Actions during the 2004 workshops indicate a strong interest in increasing the variety of stores and restaurants in Downtown, with operating hours extendmg past 5 p.m On the other hand many comments were received about reducing the number of second- hand merchandise stores and thrift stores in Downtown (see Appendix ) ■ Conduct a study of existing parking requirements related to residential and commercial density regulations downtownDOWntOWn. Revise the parking and density standards to improve the balance of on-site and off- site parking areas Some property owners in Downtown have indicated difficulty in attracting redevelopment interest due to the maximum of 3 surface parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of commercial space for Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE) Zoning. This on-site parking requirement for commercial use is intended to encourage the use of on-street parking and the development of structured parking. Residential use has a minimum of one(1) space per dwelling unit, which should be an incentive for inclusion of residential units in commercial developments seeking to address parking needs ■ Survey the impacts of retail uses such as pawnshops, bail bond offices, day labor offices, casinos, adult entertainment businesses, gas stations and tattoo parlors in downtown Downtown locations in other cities. Restrict or prohibit specific commercial uses in Downtown that are known to eenerate negative impacts on the larger community. Revise the Zoning eeF}e Code to consider assigning conditional use permit status for such uses to address the results of the survey, if necessary Certain uses, including pawn shops, bail bond offices, casinos, adult entertainment businesses and tattoo parlors have been observed in other cities in the region to require an increased amount of police and social services Developable land suitable c .etaii uses is h ited, afi ....w.o Some plan participants have expressed in the past and present the opinion that a proliferation of such uses would not be appropriate Land available and stimitable for-retaj! uses fs lifnited, and some plan pai4tejpafi!s have expressed the .^,y; ion. that a Yr.i, ,t� atI Of SUeh e i,i et b a4e ■ Work with social services providers, public safety officers, temporary labor agencies, and educational institutions to address homelessness issues in Downtown. Address the causes and consequences of homelessness, and the impacts on community livability ■ Make Downtown Kent the transportation hub of South King County. Ensure that Sound Transit completes the Phase Il Sounder rail service expansion to eighteen (18) tram nips daily by 2008 This increase in service will encourage a commensurate increase in connecting bus and shuttle service located in Downtown— City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-3 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_IV doc 36 Summary of Recommended Actions i snaking living, workm2, shopping or dining in Downtown Kent convenient as well as attractive ■ Add pedestrian and bicycle facilities and hieyele lanes or trails in fill at�ef dew ntewnDowntown. Work with the community and the Bicycle Advisory Board to identify and provide plan the provision of sidewalk improvements, planting strips, traffic calmmg measures, wide curb lanes, trails and pathways Utilize the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program as appropriate to identify safety-related improvements The n Interurban Trail provides a regional north/south pedestrian/bicycle/equestrian connection. Improved east 1 ast/west links into downtownDowntown will attract commuters, shoppers, students and recreational cyclists. ■ Support the-a Performing Arts/Civic Center or a hotel/conference center in a downtown Downtown location. histire Ensure that activities at in the Urban Center will extend into the evening hours. With facilities for conferences and other events, a civic and performing arts center can be an important attraction, extending hours of activity into the night and providing a much-needed location for meetings, events, parties, catering facilities, and educational programs • Support live performance arts in appropriate public places, and encourage live performance arts in retail and restaurant businesses. The City of Kent has sponsored the well-attended Summer Concerts in the Park series, often held at Kherson Park at the northwest corner of Gowe Street and 2"d Avenue Such events draw the community together to enjoy live music duringl unch in a family-friendly atmosphere Encourage the interest of retail and restaurant business members of the KDP and Kent Chamber of Commerce in providing space for live music, poetry readings. and other forms of artistic expression that contribute to the vitality of Downtown ■ Ensure high-quality development on designated signature building sites. Work with property owners and developers throughout the development process, offering incentives as appropriate for comp_hance with the Downtown Design Guidelines ■ Enhance the City's established public art program. Reinforce Kent's dawntewfi Downtown character and unique traditions through art Encourage private and public development interests to provide downtown Downtown public art as part of significant projects City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-4 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_IV doc I'I 37 Summary of Recommended Actions Develop a downtown Downtown street tree/vegetation plan. Provide a guide for creating an attractive pedestrian network of green spaces Augment the Kent Street Tree Program to address the entire downtown Downtown as defined by this-the planDSAP. Associate specific types of street tree plantings to specific streets throughout downtowaDowntown Identify sites for enhanced landscaping,focusing on parks, entry, and gateway features Assign responsibilities (public and private) for street tree installation and maintenance Integrate references to the Street Tree Program into development regulations ■ Allow underground stormwater detention vaults where appropriate for development sites larger than one acre in Downtown to encourage attractive site development and maximum build-out of revenue-generating land uses. The use of above-ground detention ponds can deter from the attractiveness of Downtown, particularly when the detention ponds are large and poorly landscaped Such ponds also limit the economic utility of land zoned for much more intensive activities II Adopt street standards for the entire downtown Downtown study area. 1 Currently street improvement requirements are often determined on a case-by-case basis Facilitate permit review and enhance street character by matching street standards to specific areas downtown Downtown in order to accentuate the identity of each area Include requirements for undergroundmg utilities in order to improve the attractiveness of the visual environment,and to provide more sidewalk space for walking or outdoor seating where appropriate Enhance gateways into downtowi Downtown. Mark entrances to dewntewiiDowntown from streets, trails and rails, provide artwork and amenities, and direct visitors to special attractions Where there is very little public land for extensive landscaping, work with property owners to develop "signature buildings" that have high quality building and site design that adds character to the streetscape A gateway design and installation program is underway in the City following a 1997 design charette Special attention to the pedestrian and visual connection between the Historic Core and North Core (Kent Station) along Second Avenue will be critical Improvements along Smith Street to connect the West Frame and East Frame will also be important Actively promote downtown Do-.intoi+n historic preservation and commemorate historic sites with interpretive signs, art, tours, and educational programs. To implement the program, the City should update the existing inventory of historic resources, and develop regulations for historic preservation The City has made City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-5 P 1PlannmglBilloIDSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_IV doc 38 Summary of Recommended Actions several efforts to develop historic preservation programs The most recent effort concluded with a report, An Historic Preservation Program- Recommendations for the Historic Preservation Committee—.December, 1990 The program should be revisited, as many Kent residents and businesses have voiced continuing concern and interest in historic preservation, in Downtown and throughout Kent Collaboration with the Greater Kent Historical Society and Kent Downtown Partnership may be necessary to clanN the value and potential scope of this action item ■ Explore specific redevelopment opportunities within target areas. A principal objective of this plan is to attract appropriate, high-quality development to dewnfew Downtown The plan seeks to (1) attract positive development by creating a favorable development setting and (2) direct new development to achieve public objectives such as economic vitality and design quality as well as individual private interests. This effort is based on the fact that physical development and land uses that work together to complement one another and that are supported by appropriate facilities are much more successful than disjointed development limited by insufficient, unattractive public facilities The Plan focuses redevelopment in identified areas in several ways. The land use recommendations seek to fine tune the C4y City of Kent Comprehensive Plan. The transportation recommendations will upgrade connectivity and circulation to and within the downtownDOWntOWn The public facilities improvements will enhance an already attractive setting District-specific design guidelines will increase compatibility between uses, reinforce the design quality of the districts, and take advantage of special opportunities. IF IV-]:Map—Actions recommended by the Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan are summarized above. U998)J B. Outline of Phasing Strategy Since the plan is based on projections and changing conditions for the next 20 years, it is clear that all of the actions will not commence immediately In fact, civic actions ideally will be timed to take advantage of special funding opportunities to trigger or encourage desired development, to respond to emerging market trends, or to integrate related activities. Theehat=t titled ?229 Since many of the actions are subject to funding, coordinated with other actions, timed to emerging trends, or triggered by private investment, the periods shown are estimates only In general,the schedule sets priorities for action based on needs and opportunities. The chart suggests that during the next two years the City should concentrate on important new opportunities associated with current redevelopment, especially the Regional Justice City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-6 P\Planning\Billo\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_IV doc 39 Summary of Recommended Actions Center and the oT^ eojiffmiter Fail transit stationSelffild- T • GeffhnD4 StattenKent Transit Center. Actions that directly respond to these opportunities ( BA pedeStfiaH"all " B2.c)•Smith Street improvements; (C 1 b) Burlington Green, Yanghzou, and Katbara Parks improvements, Gateways at(C2 a) Fourth and James, (C2.f) Central and Meeker, and(C2 e) Central and Smith; (C3 a) the civic and performing arts center, (C3.b) the Kent Public Market, and (C3.c) the historic rail 4&4ert-depot structure are recommended for special attention during the next two years Likewise, land use measures (A1 and A2) and design mare given high priority because they represent low public cost activities the City can take to update zoning and design guide4ne to be ready for impending private development proposals The redevelopment programs for the Fourth Avenue, lustafte Historic eereCore District,sett South eareCore District, and Central Avenue District target areas could also be initiated during the next PAe-fewyears to spur redevelopment to these areas Initiating these actions over the next two feears makes for an ambitious work list and represents the current dynamic times The actions recommended for implementation in two to five years are generally high- priority activities, but they do not have the immediate urgency of those listed above The actions scheduled to implement after the first five years generally depend upon decisions outside the City's control, such as the Berdeii site develepHient er the Regional Fast Coffidor use of incentives for redevelopment of private property consistent with the Goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown Strategic Action I Plan, and where applicable, a district subarea development plan IFig. IV-2: Table-Phasing of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan recommendations. (1998)1 C. Preliminary Capital Project Costs The preliminary costs in Figure IV-3 provide a more realistic foundation for the vision and recommendations of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan (DSAP) Although the costs were carefully prepared, they are based on preliminary concepts, intended to serve as a general guide The plan-DSAP spans a period of twenty years of potential new development, redevelopment and infill in downtown Downtown Kent The plaeDSAP, costs, and infrastructure needs may change and adjust Each proposed project should be reevaluated in its own time based on specific plans, including district subarea development plans Please note that the preliminary street improvement costs listed in the chart exceed the cost of plan-DSAP recommendations The cost of full street improvement is included because sidewalk improvements can most economically be accomplished as part of a regularly scheduled street overlay project I City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-7 P\Planning\Billo\DSAP\DSAP Revised-110804\Revised DSAP_IV doc 40 Summary of Recommended Actions , Bicycle and pedestrian trails, lanes and paths can be accomplished in a number of different ways with widely differing costs Further study of preferred locations and materials selection would be necessary before cost estimates can be provided Additional detail regarding the street improvements and gateways is available at the City of Kent Planning Pepaft Services Office Additional detail regarding the wee eawAniiter ent Transit Center is available from the Gent- i Puget c�.. a Regional Transit Authority Sound Transit)and the City of Kent Planning Depat4men Services Office [FiQ.IV-3: Table—Preliminary Capital Cost Estimate(1998)1 (FiQ. IV-4:Map—Recommended Transportation Improvements (1998)/ IFiQ. IV-5:Map—Recommended Public Facilities (1998)l IFiQ. IV-6:,Vap—Land Use Recommendations (1998)/ 1 City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-8 P\PlanninglBiIlo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_IV doe 41 Kent Downtown Districts V. Kent Downtown Districts The planning process identified several downtown Downtown districts with distinct characteristics It also identified how distract redevelopment strategies can be integrated to benefit all districts. The following district descriptions illustrate more clearly how the recommended actions listed in Section III focus on individual districts,but also interconnect throughout dewiitwA Downtown. The Distfiets-districts include: • North Frame District • Central Avenue Corridor District • East Frame District • West Frame Distnct • South Core Distnct • North Core Distract • Historic Core Distnct The planes-Downtown Strategic Action Plan(DSAP) ]and use recommendations are directed toward fine tuning the City's comprehensive planning framework in response to specific redevelopment opportunities and neighbafhead preieefien needs ommumty interests. The transportation recommendations ware intended to upgrade connectivity and circulation to and within the dewntewn Downtown for additional businesses and I residents. The public facilities improvements envisioned to teas-the plait-DSAP will enhance an already attractive development setting Distriet speetfie ,ie&tg. Design guidelines will increase compatibility between uses,reinforce the design quality of the various districts, and take advantage of special opportunities. Within eael}most districts there are target areas that merit special attention It is recommended that the City work with property owners and developers to ensure that new development on these properties meets its potential. The formulation of detailed distract subarea development plans,to be adopted within a number of Planned Action ordinances, could provide specific guidance regarding environmental conditions, development potential, and impacts of such development. Each district is described below with recommended actions and target areas where the City-aiid,the Kent Downtown Partnership, the Chamber of Commerce, property owners, business owners, and volunteers may take a sustaining role. A. North Frame District Located along the north side of James Street, the North Frame District provides a transition between more intensive uses in the North Core and the single-family neighborhood to the north The North Frame d7� tric-t-Distnct includes the Commons ParkPlayfields, with its ball field and several streets lined with single-family homes. While the overall intent of the DSAP is to preserve the peaceful, insulatedshl& single-family character of the North Park neighborhood;east of Fourth Avenue, two busy arterial streets -N—Fourth Avenue and James Street offer significant challenges to City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-1 P 1PlanninglBdUDSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_V doc 42 Kent Downtown Districts preservation of this character. Traffic along these streets, the Regional Justice Center, the Sounder Goyr.,,,..t„_Rail n. Bus Staiio.,Kent Transit Center, and the development of Kent Station to the south intrude on rer�a4-the desirable qualities associated with sinizle- family residential west f d ♦ t lv Fth Aveffue are a FF It t maintai [Fig. VV:Map= The Kent downtown districts. 1( 998)l The Commons Park-Plavfields brings mixed blessings. While being a much-loved open space and active recreation area that enhances sjngle family living conditions in the vicinity, it also draws people and traffic that impact single-family residential uses. Therefore, the plant-DSAP seeks to create a strong edge of high-quality mixed-use development along the north side of James Street west-elbetween N North Fettrtb-First and Fifth Avenues, transitiomng to multi-family residential development primarily along the south side of Cloudy Street. The area is a designated redevelopment target area. Relieving congestion on James Street may be achieved to some measure by connecting Cloudy Street to Fourth Avenue from Third Avenue for pedestrians and vehicles. Upgrading the streets and Commons Park-Plavfields to benefit the local neighborhood and the city at-at-large are also high priority actions. The actions presented below include public improvements, land use zoning, and design guidelines speei e to the NE)Ah Frame ntstnc4 and supportive of the overall plan The actions are coordinated specifically to encourage target area redevelopment Public Improvements —Upgrade Commons Plavfields The Commons Park is an important resource for dewnlew iDowntown Kent in many ways. For one thing, it is such an important attraction that shop owners have opened their stores in the evening during baseball season to take advantage of the increased traffic. However, there are numerous problems, including parking, access, drainage, and impacts to neighboring residents. A master plan or district subarea development plan should explore a vanety of solutions to these problems. Participants in the 1-'^wmown Der Downtown Strategic Action Planning process voiced many creative ideas for park improvement. The ideas included (1) an on-site parking lot that could retain stormwater in the winter; (2)pedestrian overpasses, (3)use of the Regional Justice Center's parking; (4) incorporating shared parking with redevelopment between N-North Fourth and N--North Fifth Avenues, and(5) the addition of a play structure. The Cttywill explore the opportunity of shared public parking arrangements with the Regional Justice Center for evening use of the parking garage located across the street from the Commons Plavfields. —Improve James Street City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-2 P 1PlanninglBillo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Rewsed DSAP_V doc t 43 Kent Downtown Districts Ultimately, James street Street gels an important arterial, as well as being and in the future should include improved pedestrian and bicycle routes connecting the Commons PeAE-Playfields and the Interurban Trail to the Berden site r-edeve1^^m^^'Kent Station the e a C. ,tef Rail e. Bus ct.,4enKent Transit Center,the Regional Justice Center, and schools and businesses in the Central Avenue comdor. Long-term planning should encourage bicycle and pedestrian uses. As development and redevelopment occurs, the City should require that James Street have sidewalks at least 12 feet wide be--en' landscaping afad sidewalks at least 12 feet '^ in addition, the City and developers should eensider-the possible g-ade se fat on�r�he yincai�Railroad-arucxcTdr,rro.Tx planning p'cc'oxio iffipry i'c.�nc,Fsis [Fig. V-2:Map—Proposed elements of the!North Frame District(1998)] —Provide Gateway Improvements at Fourth Avenue and James Street. This high traffic intersection close to the Kent Commons and the Regional Justice Center is an important dewntewR Downtown entry point. The.,..,..,proved Borden owned paFlang !at at the southeast eofner-eould be gfva4b,enhaneed by a sign and ,, and perhaps eeho some of the building +.,t^ffals and detailing. A design team that included members of the business community, an architect, a landscape architect, artists and planners recommended a distinctive crosswalk pavement design and distinguished streetlights As redevelopment of Kent Station occurs,this intersection will likely see increased pedestrian activity. Pedestrian-oriented design, including safety features,will need to be considered in designing this gateway [Fig V-3:Drawings— The suggested concept for Fourth Avenue and James Street. 1( 998)1 — Open Cloudy Street to connect Third and Fourth Avenues In order to alleviate traffic congestion along James Street,residents of North Park would be able to exit onto Fourth Avenue All streets intersecting James Street directly north of Kent Station will be restricted to right-in, nght-out turns teward4zetii4h Aver eonto and off of James Street Th o The opening of Cloudy Street between Third and Fourth Avenues is already considered a mitigating action for the Kent Station development —Implement traffic-calming measures on Cloudv Street to reduce vehicular speeds if Neighborhood Traffic Control Program analysis concludes such measures are necessary If findings of any Neighborhood Traffic Control Program(NTCP) study indicate necessity, design for reduced vehicular speeds in the vicinity of the Kiwanis Tot Lot, City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-3 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised-1 10804\Revised DSAP—V doc Jr 44 j Kent Downtown Districts applying appropriate traffic-calming measures in order to improve safe vehicular and pedestrian travel behavior. Development Target Area Actions —Encourage Office/Residential Mixed-Use Development at the N.Fourth Avenue/N. Fifth Avenuein the First-Fifth Avenues/James-Cloudy Streets Target Area by amending the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning District desienations As noted above, the plan Downtown Strategic Acton Plan(DSAP promotes the conversion of the single-family area between N-North F First and#North Fifth Avenues, and between James and Cloudy Streets to include a n*xed-immix of uses complementary to Kent Station, the Regional Justice Center, and the Rail -c• Bus StationKent Transit Center. efTureOffice, retail and multifamily residential development would be encouraged along James Street to a depth of approximately 300 feet by designating the area for Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE)Zomng= consistent with Kent Station development south of James Street. Further north of the proposed DCE district expansion, to the south side of Cloudy Street, a designation of low-density multi-family residential (LDMF) Comprehensive Plan Land Use would encourage a transition between the intensive mixed-use development along James Street and the single-family residential housing to the north. Extension of low-denser multi- family residential zoning to include the five(5) Single-Family Residential-zoned parcels (SR-8) north of Cloudy Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues would in part reaffirm a Council recommendation to rezone this area as adopted in the 1998 DSAP. Either a Multi-Family Residential-Garden Density (MR-G)Zoning District to allow market rate rental, or a Multi-Family Residential-Townhouse, 16 units per acre(MR-Tl6) Zoning District to allow only purchased units would be appropnate These uses will benefit from proximity to the park-Commons Pla. fields and the visibility along Fourth Avenue and James Street. Also,they will be less adversely impacted by the par�Commons activity and traffic}-_Figure V-4 illustrates the type of development that is envisioned. [Fig, V-4:Drawing- The type of of ice/residential mixed-use development envisioned for the N. Fourth/Fifth Avenue target area. (1998) Design Guidelines Finally, the City should expand the Downtown Design Guidelines area of applicability to include the North Frame District, and administer distn�ethe design guidelines to ensure that: • Development presents an attractive building face and/or landscaping, particularly to James and Fourth Streets. • Site improvements do not negatively impact existingd egelgpmentpr-aj s to the north in terms of noise,traffic, air quality, sun/share, or visual intrusion. City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-4 P\Planning\Billo0SAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP-V doc 45 Kent Downtown Districts • Development does not result in houses converted to marginal offices without substantial redevelopment. Although on the periphery of the dew i+ew-nDOWntOWn, the North Frame area-District merits special attention A master plan for the Commons Park-Playfields could begin to address important issues. Redevelopment of the area land aleng the N. FetH4h4i fth Avenue eeFf d^«between First and Fifth Avenues north of James Street will provide opportunities for additional housing in a convenient dewatewe-Downtown location near recreation resources and a regional transportation center It will also provide opportunities for office/housing mixed use or housing near offices Finally, as one of the dewn4ewn s-Downtown's most important entries,the Fourth and James gateway merits high priority in the proposed gateway enhancement program. [Fig. V-5:Map—North Frame District 20 year vision (1998)1 B. Central Avenue Corridor District Central Avenue comprises the dewetew%r's Downtown's auto-onented strip. As such, it provides a setting for auto-oriented businesses,convenience stores, large-lot enterprises, j and fast food vendors On the other hand, the diu�&tfieV District's collage of billboards and under-maintained structures does not provide an attractive entrance into the dewetew Downtown For this reason, the platrpowntown Strategic Action Plan identifies the entire Central Avenue Corridor dtstnet-District as a redevelopment target area although there are some solid businesses The target area and recommendations include Railroad Avenue in relation to the Ceimnater�ail StattenKent Transit Center Upgrading the corridor will require a two-pronged effort involving public streetscape improvements and incremental private investment. This type of major arterial redevelopment has proven effective in areas such as Lake City Way in Seattle and Central Way in Kirkland. Public Improvements — Upgrade Streetseape Along Central Avenue The width of the street right-of-way width limits the extent of streetscape improvements on Central Avenue. Nevertheless,public and private investment could substantially improve the sidewalks and upgrade the utilities. The high-level transmission lines will undoubtedly remain, but numerous service lines and cable should be placed underground to remove visual clutter Public and private property owners could augment existing street trees with additional plantings on both public and private property. The intersections of Central Avenue with Smith and Meeker Streets represent important entry points into the dewntownDowntown, and gateways are recommended at these locations Public right-of-way is limited on Central Avenue as it is with all Downtown streets The gateways should make use of basic streetscape elements. In 1997, a design City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-5 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised-1 10804\Revised DSAP—V doc 46 Kent Downtown Districts charette resulted in a recommendation for special crosswalk designs, signs directing visitors to the Regional Justice Center,the ^,....mute f Gemmutef l Rail statien StatffmiKent Transit Center and the business core. The recommendation included special lighting to call attention to the gateways Participants in the charette included a landscape architect, an artist, an urban designer, downtown-Downtown merchants, and City representatives The p}an Downtown Strategic Action Plan recommends upgrading the sidewalks along Meeker and Gowe Streets between First and Kennebeck Avenues with street trees and lighting. Where these streets intersect Central Avenue, the City should emphasize improvements to integrate the corridor with the dewntewn-Downtown core and the eemmuief C Ie it Rail staff, „Stab nKent Transit Center. /F&a. V-6:Map— Central Avenue Corridor and West Frame (sic)Districts are illustrated above. (1998)1 Design Guidelines The City should add specific standards to the Downtown Design Guidelines to direct development toward higher quality building and site design. The design guidelines should complement streetscape improvements. For example, while it is desirable to place buildings near the public nght-of-way, it may be preferable to set buildings back a few feet to allow wider sidewalks and utility placement The following issues are some that the guidelines should address • Designate Central Avenue as a Class B pedestrian street from Willis to James Streets to provide a better setting for new development arising from the Commuter-rail Raj! entTransit Center and core area investment • Screen parking areas adjacent to the street nght-of-way with low shrubs or walls and trees. • When development occurs, set back buildings to allow for at least a 12-foot-wide sidewalk • Provide a pedestrian link between the public sidewalk and all business entrances, even if parking is in front of the building • Control existing signs and remove existing billboards over time. • Provide pedestrian-oriented building facades and integrate signs into the architecture. (Fi,Q. V-7:Drawing—Design Issues That New Development Should Address in the Central Avenue District (1998)1 i [Fig. V-8:Drawink—Design Issues That Existing Development in the Central Avenue district Should Address. (1998)] City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-6 P 1PlanninglBillo\DSAPIDSAP Revised-1108041Revised DSAP_V.doc 47 Kent Downtown Districts Because Central Avenue is many people's first impression of downtown-Downtown appearance and development quality, tl,-this corridor is important to the whole downtown-Downtown image. For this reason, corridor improvements should be given priority Successful arterial improvements in other cities in the region have demonstrated that upgrading Central Avenue is possible if the City and property owners work together. tDevelopment Target Area Actions —Go^,,,;�r.r.gRezone properties along Central Avenue currently zoned DCE to General Commercial,Mixed-Use Overlay (GC-MU) for purposes of lending requirements regarding conformity of use and zoning Properties adiacent to Central Avenue within the DCE Zoning Disinct have operating businesses that are non-conforming uses, and have non-conforming site characteristics. A rezone would allow for the existing uses to be deemed conforming for the purposes of obtaining financing for improvements However, the applicant for any redevelopment or use expansion in Downtown,regardless of zoning, is not exempted from Downtown Design Review requirements. [Fig: V-9:Drawing-Central Avenue as it exists today. (1998)1 [Fig. V-10:Drawing-A Visualization of How Central Avenue could look. (1998)1 [Fig. V-11:Map-Central Avenue Corridor 20 Year Vision (1998)1 C. East Frame District Lying immediately east of the Central Avenue corridor, the East Frame District includes a diverse mix of commercial activities interspersed among single and multiple-family residences. Participants at a summer 1996 workshop to identify issues in this district emphasized the need for a more stable residential neighborhood, with access to services and relief from traffic and other impacts. Since the City Resource Center, Senior Center, and Kent Middle3anker-low School are located in the district, it is rich in public services. However, better connections to the dewntown-Downtown core would improve access to shopping,professional services, restaurants, and City and County offices. The actions recommended for the East Frame District focus on urban design improvements which could, over time, upgrade the area's livability The planning team explored traffic revision proposals to reduce through traffic in the 44rtetD1stiict,but no workable options were identified Public Improvements — Construct a Pedestrian Trail Along Mill Creek City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-7 P\Planning\Bdio0SAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_V.doc 48 Kent Downtown Districts The proposed trail and landscaping connecting Mill Creek Park and Memonal Park will improve access to open space. —Improve Meeker and Gowe Streetscapes Upgrading sidewalks with lighting and landscaping on Meeker and Gowe Streets from First Avenue to Kennebeck Avenue would improve pedestrian conditions in the East Frame. The improvements would connect the First Avenue to Kennebeck Avenue sections to the Historic eere Core and the - ute--ail station to ^reate a more attractive setting. —Impi rove—Enhance or replace pedestrian bridte over Mill Creek at Temperance Connectivity between the residential neighborhood at the foot of East Hill and the Kent Middle School (formerly Kent Jr High School), and Downtown destinations including the Sounder-Commuter Rail & Bus- ent Transit Center, and Kent Station would be significantly improved by enhancing or replacing the existing pedestrian bridge over Mill Creek at Temperance Street. Aside from ensuring the attractiveness of the improvement, a particularly important consideration would be an increase in the width of this bridge to allow more than one person at a time to comfortably make passage Ensure also that any improvement to the edestrian budge does not adversely impact Mill Creek salmonid habitat. Design Guidelines Design guidelines are recommended to: t • Increase compatibility between commercial and residential uses through screening, site design and building bulk regulations or guidelines • Increase security and safety in the areas by providing lighting and pathways, reducing hazardous areas, and providing visible entries. • Provide useful open space and pedestrian-onented streetscapes. —Consider options for flexibility in general parking standards for Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE)Zoning in the East Frame District with the economic development goals of the City The property owners in the East Frame District are not proposing intensive, mixed-use protects— and interest in developing such projects in the East Frame is limited at this time. Four(4)ooptions to consider: 1. Allow outright 4 5 surface parking spaces per 1,000 gross square feet of commercial floor area; 2 Allow 4.5 surface parking spaces per 1,000 g.s.f of commercial floor area,provided that 25% of the overall gross floor area of the protect is multi-farmly residential, City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-8 P\Planning\Billo\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_V doc 49 Kent Downtown Districts 3 No change-the existing 3 surface parking spaces per 1,000g s_f commercial in the DCE zone is counterbalanced with a minimum of one-and-one half(1 5)parking spaces per multi-family residential unit east of the Burlington Northern tracks (KCC 15 05.070(C)). This could be seen as an incentive to include housing units in commercial development in DCE; 4. Add two (2) year"Sunset Clause" from date of adoption for any DCE parking standards revision to evaluate the effectiveness of the revision While there are few specific recommendations for the East Frame District in this plan,the City should continue to monitor residential neighborhood conditions and act if special problems or opportunities anse. j [Fir, V-12:Map-Proposed Elements of the East Frame District(1998)] /Fi,Q. V-13:Map-East Frame District 20 Year Vision (1998) D. West Frame District The area between the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and SR 167 includes a large Metro park-and-nde lot with regional bus service, a skateboard park and sports fields,the remains of a historical residential neighborhood, industrial shops, and vacant lands. The Interurban Regional Bicycle Trail runs north and south through the West Frame 4FAnc l3istnct. In 2005, Metro plans to phase out the park--park-an4end-nde lot located between Smith and James Streets when the Kent Transit Cente is ready to accommodate egress bus service connections built,The parking demand from theand meofporaie the funetiens of*' park-park-and-mand-nde lot will be served byirtte the Kent Transit Center ag ragem-il s*^*•^~ ^rt-a design However, the area south of Smith Street may experience dynamic redevelopment A mix of retail, office, and residential uses is consistent with current zoning The plan-Downtown Strategic Action Plan recommends street construction and design guidelines to support development efforts Public Improvements —Review Proposal for a New Access Street to West Frame from Willis Street Major redevelopment opportunities in the West Frame Districtseuth-efSwA* ;Street will depend on a new street connection northbound through the area from Willis Street. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)reviewed an August 200I ^^^ ^*' ro,.,^^^^^ a proposal to upgrade the intersection of the northbound ramp off SR 167, and issued a response in March 2002 indicatingdenial enial If such a north-south route connecting Meeker Street with Willis Street is determined to be feasible in the future, the City should carefully evaluate the economic development City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-9 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP-V doc 50 i Kent Downtown Districts benefits andit=s impacts on the downfewir'-s-Downtown's traffic system. A traffic signal was placed at the intersection of 74`h Avenue South and Willis Street in 2004 to facilitate westbound turns onto Willis from 74`h Avenue South. —Connect Interurban Trail to Core Districts Besides the proposed access,the most important transportation improvements recommended by this plan are bicycle and pedestrian connections from the Interurban Trail eastward along or near James, Meeker, and Willis Streets. The James Street pedestrian connection is especially important because some Commons Park users park at the park-and-ride and then walk to the ball fields. Crossing James Street is often difficult, so providing better parking and access for park users will be an important consideration in the recommended Commons Park Master Plan. Redevelopment Opportunities — Encourage redevelopment of King Countv-Metro Park & Ride lot King County-Metro is marketing for sale an 8 acre portion of the 9 5 acre Lincoln Park &Ride lot located between Smith and James Streets. The entire lot is zoned Downtown Commercial EnteMnse(DCE) Much of the parking is anticipated to shift to the Setindef GenHntitef Rail &Bus SlatimeflKent Transit Center garage as most express bus service tnps are replaced by Sounder Commuter Rail service trips to Seattle The remaining 1 5 acres will continue to provide one hundred (100) surface parking stalls for the reduced service park and ride. —Encourage redevelopment of the area between State Route 167,the Union-Pacific Railroad,Willis and Meeker Streets The access road and Interurban Trail improvements could be key factors in this redevelopment opportunity. Revising the West Frame District surface parking standards to allow for more surface parking stalls per thousand square feet of commercial gross floor area (see West Frame District Design Guidelines Recommended Actions /Fig V-I4:Drawings—ExistinjZ view and the view with the proposed improvements along Willis Street near the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Note the bicycle pedestrian trail connecting downtown to the Interurban Trail,greensward improvements, and new mixed-use residential development along Saar Street. (1998)1 Design Guidelines Design guidelines are recommended to ensure that the new development comprises a unified whole with compatible uses, integrated circulation, adequate capital facilities, and attractive amenities The design guidelines should reflect the type of uses proposed by the property owners. This particular district would also benefit from large site master planning so that project review might involve a phased site master plan concept. A West City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-10 P\Planning\BiIlo\DSAP\DSAP Revised-110804\Revised DSAP_V doe 51 Kent Downtown Districts Frame District Subarea Development Plan, adopted within a Planned Action Ordinance, could accomplish this goal as well. — Consider options for flexibility in general parking standards for Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE) Zoning in the West Frame District with the economic development goals of the City The property owners in the West Frame District are not proposing intensive, mixed-use projects—and interest in developing such projects in the West Frame is limited at this time North-south access to this district has long been problematic, especially for vehicular traffic. Four(4) options to consider: I Allow outright 4 5 surface parking spaces per 1,000 gross square feet of commercial floor area; 2. Allow 4 5 surface parking spaces per 1,000 g_s.f. of commercial floor area, provided that 25% of the overall gross floor area of the protect is multi-family residential, 3 No change—the existing 3 surface parking spaces per 1,000g s_f commercial in the DCE zone is counterbalanced with a minimum of one (1) parking space per multifamily residential unit west of the Burlington Northern tracks (KCC 15.05.070(B)) This could be seen as an incentive to include housing units in commercial development in DCE; 4 Add two (2)year"Sunset Clause" from date of adoption for any DCE parking standards revision to evaluate the effectiveness of the revision. V-15:Map—Proposed elements of the West Frame District are illustrated above. 1( 998)1 (Fig. V-16:Map— West Frame District 20 Year Vision (1998)1 E. South Core District The area immediately south and west of the Meeker Street setion of the histeFte-Historic eere-Core consists mainly of single-family houses, apartments, senior housing, and churches, with some small businesses and an elementary school The attractive setting includes tree-lined streets and numerous older, but still viable,buildings. Willis Street provides a pleasant greenbelt on the south, and the civic campus and Meeker Street provide the north boundary The railroads effects both the eastern and western margins, and development along these edges is less substantial. Buflington NoFthemVSante Fe railroad tfaeks The prelimmar-y station ---a plan ealls for a four stai-y paFlang garage 3Arjth Fetail on the first floor east of Railre-aZZOR"Ilta, City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-11 P 1PlanninglBilloIDSAPIDSAP Revised-1108041Revised DSAP—V.doc 52 i Kent Downtown Districts The Rlaii-Downtown Strategic Action Plan encourages residential mixed-mixed-use in this area to help achieve the Comprehensive Plante heesingHousing Element goals, and to provide a built-in market for downtown-Downtown businesses. The area is already an attractive in-town neighborhood because of good automobile and transit access,public services, and pleasant streets For this reason, vacant and underdeveloped properties in the entire district, except the BN&SF Railroad comdor, form a mixed-use redevelopment target area. The blocks directly west of the BN&SF Railroad tracks are appropriate for parking and commercial redevelopment. The South Core District could become one of the most attractive in-town neighborhoods in south King County. Looking at the di4net-District map,the South Core District seems to cradle the histerie Historic Core District commercial area. Similarly, a strong mixed- use residential neighborhood would provide economic support for a more viable downtewvnDowntown. Therefore, the City should assign high priority to the actions recommended for tkie-the South Core distFietDistnct. The impetus for the recommendations below is to facilitate redevelopment that strengthens this emerging mixed-use neighborhood. Commuter rail connections will make downtown Downtown a regional transportation hub, elevating its role and image in southwest King County. Experience in other communities has shown that such increased visibility can benefit a downtown-Downtown economically if the image presented by the station is positive and the connections throughout the downtown-Downtown are clear. Therefore, stimulating the economic and physical vitality of the downtown Downtown depends on m a senes of actions to connect the ent Transit Center to the businesses, offices, and residences throughout dewntewnDowntown, and g the afea suffeunding the statieii. Public Improvements ■ Provide Quality Kent Transit Center Infrastructure The design of the station should complement and enhance the character of the South Core and Historic Core Districts The station design calls for a platform on each side of the tracks and at least 800 commuter-parking spaces. It also calls for a"kiss and ride"drop off area and eight bus-bays so that both local feeder buses and regional busses can meet the train when it arrives. The plan-Downtown Strategic Action Plan recommends a well-designed, distinctive station to provide dew*town-Downtown with a strong identity and indicate a commitment to high quality development. ■ Reduce Station Kent Transit Center Impacts Carefully coordinate Fail stationtransit center design to reduce the impacts of the mtermodal transportation facility on existing and future mixed-use development Public Works has designed street widening projects to serve the Sounder-Coin fflute f City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-12 P 1PlanninglBillo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_V doe 53 Kent Downtown Districts Rail & ent Transit Center on Pioneer Street between Central and Railroad Avenues. and Smith Street between Fourth and Railroad Avenues. Restore the Historic Train Station The historic Burlington Northern station (Depot) located between Gowe and Titus Streets is an expression of Kent's history and character. The City should research opportunities to coordinate with the Burlington Northern/Sante Fe Railroad B( NSF) to restore the station. Recent discussions between the Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) and BNSF have included the possible sale of the Depot for a nominal fee conditional on the building, being removed from its current location proximate to the railroad tracks The Kent Downtown Partnership has considered the potential use of the Dot as a tourist information office and the Greater Kent Historical Society and Museum has expressed interest in the Depot as a history center Citizens at the 2004 workshops were supportive of these types of reuse of the Depot should it become feasible for purchase and relocation ■ Construct traffic and pedestrian improvements to downtownDowntown streets as necessary to provide access. Design improvements forte Railroad and Central Avenues, and Smith, Meeker, Gowe and Willis Streets Connecting pedestrians living in neighborhoods east of Central Avenue and west of Fourth Avenue with the Downtown Core Districts has been voiced as important. No less important will be the manner in which traffic currently passing through hrough Downtown is routed in such a way to minimize delays while ensuring pedestrian safety in a pedestrian-friendly environment throughout Downtown. ■ Improve connecting pedestrian corridors: Improve or install new sidewalks, streetlights, and tree grates along connecting pedestrian corridors Use the design elements previously selected by the community and installed on First Avenue to establish a consistent pedestrian character throughout the core. ■ Consider the impacts of the potential Willis Street railroad underpass: The Willis Street and Burlington Northem/Sante Fe underpass and the Willis Street/Union Pacific underpass are two Kent underpasses included in the Seattle project of the Freight Action Strategy (FAST) u Atn the next six yeafsThis project is planned for completion during the next five to ten years (2009-2014). ■ Extend Angled Parking Along Saar Street to the Union Pacific Railroad Installing angled parking with vertical curbs and gutters would define the edge of the street and provide public parking Both these improvements would help attract higher quality development to the area The City could use the additional parking to provide required on-site parking as an incentive to developers. City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-13 P tPlanningt13illoOSAPDSAP Rewsed_110804tRevised DSAP_V.doc 54 Kent Downtown Districts ■ Extend Pedestrian/Bicycle Paths from the Interurban Trail to the Core Connections to the regional trail will provide an amenity for local residents and bring visitors and commuters into the dewfte�Downtown. Mg V-17.Map—Proposed Elements of the South Core District. (1998)1 Design Guidelines The Downtown Design Review Criteria should be refined to address specific issues in the South Core District, including: • Enhancement of the historic character of the core and rehabilitation of historically significant structures. Portions of the South Core District may be eligible for lnstene Histonc dFAfic-t District status.-, • Maximum compatibility between adjacent uses Locate buildings to achieve privacy for residents, separate noisy activities and integrate parking:, • Strong building relationship to the street, with entries visible from the sidewalk-I • Useable open space on site, as required in the Downtown Design Criteria, or require a contribution to acquire new or upgrade existing open space in the neighborhood:; • Reduction of the impact of parking on the streetscape-" • Minimizing the impact of service areas..., • Unified architectural concept consistent with the character and orientation of surrounding buildings-; • "Pedestnan scale" in buildings-,- • Building massing, details, and articulation to achieve an"architectural scale" consistent with surrounding buildings..-; • Building forms (such as row houses or courtyard apartments), elements (such as roofs, porches, or bay windows), details (such as building trim or decoration), and materials consistent with the surrounding neighborhood-.,- Hardy • landscaping to enhance building forms, articulate and enhance open space, and reinforce visual continuity with adjacent sites. Figure V- and Figure V- illustrate design guideline recommendations for this district [Fig. V-18:Drawing—Architectural details appropriate in the South Frame District i 1( 998)1 fFig. V-19:Drawing—This illustration demonstrates how landscaping can define open space and add texture to a building. (1998)1 Other Redevelopment Incentives 1 City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-14 P 1PlannmglBdlo\DSAPIDSAP Revised-1108041Revised DSAP_V doc 55 Kent Downtown Districts The City should undertake the following actions as the opportunity arises to enhance development opportunities in the South Core District. • Consider designating a historic district and/or historic sites. (See recommendations under Historic Core District) • Consider a housing demonstration project in dus area. • To increase potential for dewntawiiDowntown housing, explore means to reuse older homes more effectively Several of these old homes are important resources In the past, this type of housing has been successfully moved, clustered on more appropriate sites, remodeled to provide more than one unit, or adapted to another appropriate use. • Construct parking on the properties immediately west of the BN&SF Railroad between Willis and Titus Streets. Parking in this location would reduce conflict between railroad operations and existing residences,provide dewntewxDowntown parking and potentially allow redevelopment of the public parking lot at the southwest corner of First Avenue and Titus Street for housing. Reconfigunng First Avenue would add more parking and upgrade the development setting. [Fig. V-20:Map—South Core District 20 Year Vision (1998)1 1 F. North Core District With the Regional Justice Center, the Kent Public Market, a and4he-proposed etvic—civic and performing arts center, and a town square park "-"~ ,,.,...,, the North Core District includes some of the most important new urban development in south King County These facilities and the future redevelopment potential of the property located between Smith-Harrison and James Streets east of S.South Fourth Avenue make the North Core Distnct unique within the region. Because of these dynamic opportunities,the plan-Downtown Strategic Action Plan designates the entire dfsfnc+North Core Distnct as a redevelopment area. Some vacant and underdeveloped properties will not redevelop immediately. The North Core Distnct links the Historic Core Distnct and the eefn;:titef Kent Transit Center s.�with the Regional Justice Center, Kent Commons, and the neighborhood.-os�ees north of James Street (North Park). It is especially important that new public and private investment be coordinated to provide improved connections between these activity areas The recommendations below call for the City to take assertive action to realize the opportunities within the North Core District. � i [Fig. V-21: Hap— Proposed elements of the North Core District are illustrated above. If 998)l Public Improvements 1 City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-15 P 1PlanningOillo1DSARDSAP Rewsed_1108041Rewsed DSAP—V doc 56 Kent Downtown Districts — Construct Traffic and Pedestrian Improvements to Downtown Streets as Necessary to Provide Safe, Convenient Connections: Connecting the North Core dtstrie�Distnct with-and the eenh-n�Kent Transit Centerr + rail Rail statteii Station south lust north of Gowe Smith Street will place new demands on Smith Street. Construct Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Smith Street between First Avenue and Central Avenue. New street improvements may include a traffic signal at Railroad Avenue and Smith Street, straightening, a new center through lane on Smith Street, new crosswalks, pedestrian improvements, and directional signs. Citizens have voiced interest in a pedestrian bridge across Smith Street between First and Second Avenues—connecting the Library with the Seep"der-Kent Transit Center garage. The likelihood of such.a pedestrian bridge being constructed depends on a number of variables including available right-of-way, funding, traffic flow and safety issues. Improve or install new sidewalks, streetlights, and tree grates along connecting pedestrian j corridors to other Downtown districts. Use the design elements previously selected by the community and installed on First Avenue and Meeker Street to establish a consistent pedestrian character throughout the North eefeCore District. —Enhance Parks Along the Railroad to Provide Linkages Between the North Core/Station Area and the Historic Core Upgrade Burlington Green, Yanghzou and Kaibara parks as connecting open space and as a kind of gateway. A canopy along the east side of the parks would provide pedestrian protection, serve as outdoor stalls for the Public xiarketMarket, and visually tie the Sister Cities Parks together. Not only will the parks be an important pedestrian link and open space resource,they will be highly visible to thousands of commuters taking the train from Tacoma to Seattle and be an important part of Kent's image. —Locate a Town Square Park near the Smith Sty-eetAleelker- Sty-eet spine ofbetween the North Core and Historic Core Districts A Town Square Park would provide a downtown open space for large public gatherings and performances It might consist of a small plaza constructed as part of or near the-a civic and performing arts center or hotel and conference center that could expand to accommodate concerts or celebrations by closing Seemd Avenue and the east adjacent streets. Coordinate closely with the Do_F g ^ (`enter G,.,..mittee and o+ he Kent Downtown Partnership,the Chamber of Commerce, and other interested parties to ensure that the park and eivie mid per-fefnitng aAs ,.bier e0fiyieinent ^^a enhances the mix of pedestrian-oriented land uses one anetkerand connects adjacent Downtown districts. — Support the Kent Public Market as a connecting activity between the Historic core Core and the area north of Smith Street: City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-16 P\Planning\Billo\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP—V doc 57 Kent Downtown Districts ffiz V--22:Drawing- The above illustration shows existing conditions along Railroad Avenue. (1998) ffiz V-23:Drawing-A canopy along Railroad Avenue will provide pedestrian protection and market space(1998)Construet PedestiFian "All Cross" or- Scramble System at the Corner of Fourth Avenue nfid Smith Sty-eet The King County Regional onal tistiee Genter(U C)brings many new ..lovers and it is linked to the eafe Core afea shops,r designintefseetion in t4e signal sequenee�Anle all autoinobiles wait,would faemilitate pedestrian [.all „ 1 or-sefamble system is not -r-asit-le,then, at a mininnnn, signals ean be fFig. V-24:Drawing- "All cross"or "scramble"intersection at Fourth and Smith Streets to allow 4-way crossing at a signal sequence. Decorative pavement, canopy or trellis, and enhanced private landscaping are possibilities. (1998)1 Design Guidelines Refinement of the existing design guidelines is recommended to- Ensure quality development in the North Core District, especially along Fourth Avenue and Smith Street. Classify Smith Street between Central and Fourth Avenues and Fourth Avenue between Titus and James Streets as Class A, pedestnan-oriented streets Ensure that development along these streets addresses the Kent StationRef&n site issues described below Redevelopment Opportunities The plan-Downtown Strategic Action Plan(DSAPI supports and integrates other development activities, including those described below. —Establish Design Parameters and Review Process for Redevelopment of the Borden-Kent Station Site 1 City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-17 P 1PlanninglBillo\DSAPIDSAP Rewsed_1108041Revised DSAP—V.doc 58 Kent Downtown Districts Because of its large size, central location, and transportation access, the I3ercleF+-Kent Station site is one of the premier downtown-Downtown redevelopment opportunities in south King County. tneve—the City should take steps to ensure that when redevelopment occurs, it is carefully coordinated;_Therefore, it is recommended that the City establish a master plan process for this site, such as a Planned Action with standards to guide any future redevelopment proposal. The standards should include• • Guidelines for streets and sidewalks..-; • Provision for extension of Second Avenue into the site-(realized as Ramsay Way); • A defined, appropriate nux of uses and use intensities:; • Convenient access to transit facilities..-; • Orientation to adjacent sites., • Provision of open space and pedestrian amenities., • Design guidelines for architectural and site design character-; • Mitigation measures for probable, significant, adverse environmental impacts. —Support residential development in the North Core District. The North Core District is assuming a more central location and role in dewntewn Downtown activities Vehicle and pedestrian circulation between activities in the North Core District aad4he, mcludm,g the Kent Transit Center and the adjacent Downtown distncts will become increasingly important. For these reasons, the North Core District recommendations merit high priority. [Fig, V-25:Drawing—Shown above is the proposed Civic and Performing Arts Center design by the Bumeardner Partnership 0998)1 —Support a Civic and Performing Arts Center or hotel and conference center in Downtown. A Civic and Performing Arts Center or hotel with facilities for conferences and other events, would be an important attraction to the dewntewnDowntown, extending hours of activity into the night. It would provide a much-needed location for events, performances, meetings, and educational programs The center would also be a lively element if pedestrian-onented uses, such as small shops, newsstands, flower stalls, coffee bars,pedestrian spaces, and/or public artwork,are included along Fourth Avenue and Smith Street. The entry to the site could include a plaza that for outdoor performances and celebrations. [Fig. V-26:Drawing—Architect's drawing of the proposed Kent Public Market building—courtesy of the Kent Downtown Partnership, (1998)I — Support the Kent Public Market The Kent Public Market on Railroad Avenue between Meek__ and Smith Streets will adds an important weekend activity in Downtown. It^V•" ffllehoff b......e.ses an n aike a City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-18 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised-110804\Revised DSAP_V doc 59 Kent Downtown Districts Aveniae, 1,, ee the c ie.GAies D.,_l.s eemple. ^...i serves as a connecting element between the eomiriiiter-North Core4a>}stag and the Nordi-Historic Core Districts. To Railroad Avenue and a si.dewalk vHth a ennopy-ea-st Off Sister-C.Awas Parks te pFovide a- -stimmef:an — Encourage mixed-use development proiects in proximity to the Seufldef Kent Transit Center Encourage private sector interest in redeveloping or developing vacant or underutilized sites to mixed-use, through incentives such as expedited permit review at no additional cost, provided that project designs meet applicable development standards and Downtown Design Review criteria. The Mumcpal Parking Lot, located between Smith& Harrison Streets,and Fourth and Second Avenues, could provide an excellent opportunity for mixed-use development featunng structured parking /Fib. V-27.Map-North Core District 20 Year Vision (1998)1 G. Historic Core District The Histonc Core Distnct is the traditional and geographic heart of dewiitewn Downtown Kent. The Histonc eere-Core contains three discrete retail areas: one along Meeker Street, the community's "main street", a second, emphasizing restaurants and specialty shops,Just to the south and east along First Avenue (also known as the Old Titusville Distract); and a third, stretching along Railroad Avenue opposite Burlington Green and Yanghzou Parks. All three feature pleasant pedestrian conditions and turn-of- the-century buildings. The di4rie4-Histonc Core Distnct also includes the Kent City Hall/civic campus Just south of Gowe Street. The Histonc Core District is bordered by the public parking lot and library on the north, the Central Avenue eerfider-Corridor District on the east, and the South Core District mixed-use residential neighborhood rail station on the south and west. Considerable activity is generated within the Histonc Core District by the Regional Justice Center located within 1,000 feet All of these activities will support the Historic Core District economically if they are included in a comprehensive redevelopment strategy. The Downtown Strategic Action Plan Dj SAP)addresses the areas immediately surrounding the Historic Core District as well as the distnet-District itself because of the dynamic redevelopment potential of those areas The surrounding districts will support the Historic Core District by accoimnodating residences, transportation facilities,Jobs, and improved streetscapes and parks, directly adjacent to the Histonc Core District This strategy builds on the ai�4,Distnct's current strengths, including pedestrian-oriented streets, civic attractions, and a variety of activities City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-19 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised-110804\Revised DSAP-V doc 60 Kent Downtown Districts Several actions are recommended for the existing Historic Core District that are intended to: • Enhance the historic architectural character and pedestrian amenities:; • Develop vacant or underutilized sites..-; • Visually and physically connect the Historic Core District to the surrounding districts /Fib. V--28:Map—Proposed elements of the Historic Core District. (1998)1 Public Improvements —Make Pedestrian Improvements While the dewfitewR-Downtown benefited from recent improvements, including those to Rose Garden Park, First Avenue(Titusville business district),Meeker Street, and Kherson Park, further improvements are recommended to make connections with neighboring districts. Safe and attractive streets between the Kent Transit CenterCefnmptef rail Rail statiefiStatipA, the King County Regional Justice Center and other offices, businesses and residences throughout dewntewn7Downtown will encourage pedestrian use. Pedestrian lighting and street furniture should be installed in the Historic Core District along Fourth Avenue when pedestrian systems are upgraded in the North Core and South Core Districts. As development occurs, 12-foot-wide sidewalks should be required on the east side of South Fourth Avenue Meeker Street and Gowe Street pedestrian improvements should also be extended eastward from First Avenue to Kennebeck Avenue. —Enhance Gateways The intersection of Fourth Avenue and Meeker Street is identified as a gateway and should be enhanced with special street lighting, signage, distinctive intersection paving, artwork, and/or landscaping The most effective way to upgrade the image of this intersection is additional good quality mfill development with corner entries, architectural features, or plazas. — Inform Historic Core property and business owners of the locations and functional lifespan of utility facilities, and involve these stakeholders in the plannin>? and coordination of street improvements Several buildings in the Historic Core may require utilities upgrading in order to attract stable businesses. Some buildings of historic age may be required to upgrade connections to the public utility system as it is upgraded— and without sufficient communication and coordination those on-site upgrades may a factor that compromises pursuit of historic register status for such buildings City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-20 P.1PlanninglBdlo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_V doc 61 Kent Downtown Districts — Plan for eventual undergrounding of all utilities in the Historic Core to improve the attractiveness of the visual environment and increase available sidewalk space for walking and other appropriate activities Design Guidelines and Historic Preservation Activities Meeker Street and First Avenue retains much of the character of an early twentieth- century small town Preserving this traditional quality is an important aspect of the community's desire for a "home town"identity Therefore, revised design guidelines for the Historc Core District should emphasize traditional building forms,materials, and details. All of the streets in the Historic Core District are Class A pedestrian-oriented streets according to City desggi}Downtown Design Guidelines. New buildings in the Historic core Core should adhere to the Downtown Design Guidelines so that the buildings provide continuous building frontage along the street. In general, exterior remodeling to existing buildings should be directed toward restoring the original character However,there are some cases where the building is significantly altered or is not historically significant. The City should update the existing inventory of historic commercial buildings and encourage context-sensitive restoration and renovation fvdevelepmen4ln the Historic Core where appropriate. A fagade restoration project was initiated by the Kent Downtown Partnership in 1997. The program should be continued, and should include educational materials that demonstrate restoration techniques that conform with the Landmarks and Historic District Preservation Program. The program could also include low-interest loans and tax abatements to encourage fagade restoration [Fig. V-30:Drawings—Facade Improvement and Infll Development Concepts (1998)1 "Fig. V-31:Map— Conceptual Design for the Commuter Rail Station (1998)1 Redevelopment Target Areas Because there are several different opportunities in the Historic Core District for the City to encourage private redevelopment, the whole district is identified as a redevelopment target area One opportunity that merits further exploration is the district's designation as an htAertEHistoric landmark-Landmark d}strte-tDistrict A very different set of opportunities lies east of the BN&SF Railroad corridor. Several properties are underutilized and could be rehabilitated to provide space for start-up businesses if the surrounding streetscape, access, and parking conditions can be upgraded City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-21 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP—V doe 62 Kent Downtown Districts Recent efforts by the City and the Kent Downtown Partnership have kept the Historic Core District viable. New initiatives should build on this work by focusing on redevelopment opportunities as they arise. Continued mfill and connections to the Historic Core District will benefit the dewntewnDowntown as a whole. /Fiz. V-32:Map—Historic Core District 20 Year Vision (1998)1 City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-22 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised-110804\Revised DSAP V.doc 63 Additional Environmental Information f VI. Additional Environmental Information A. Fact Sheet Description of Proposal The City of Kent is supplementing its existing dewfA&A rpowntown plan with a Downtown Strategic Action Plan that focuses on future actions and implementation measures. The plan will identify the main features of the City's devAitewn-Downtown form for the next several decades, mcludmg what type of development should occur where and how it should be served. In 1998,the Toe-environmental analysis fesuses focused on the screening of plan alternatives as prepared with contributions by advisory committees, Downtown Stakeholders Task Force, City staff, dew*town-Downtown property owners and merchants,and the public at-large. Location of Proposal The Downtown Strategic Action Plan and Integrated Preliminary Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement(SEIS) addresses the dewntewn-Downtown area as indicated in Figure III-1, Study Area. The approximate limits of dew+A-e,�Downtown Kent are SR 167 on the west, Cloudy and James Streets on the north, Woodford Avenue and Titus Street on the east, and Willis Street/SR 516 on the south. Proponent and Lead Agency City of Kent Planning Depart Services Office 400 West Gowe Street (Mailing Address: 220 Fourth Avenue South) Kent,WA 98032-5895 206/959 253 856-5454 Proposed Implementation Date The Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan (DSAP) is .,,.heduiaa to was adopted on April 7, 1998 The first update of the DSAP is anticipated to be adopted on , 2005 Responsible Official Jm*es-Hefr-tsKim Marousek P'Tcranning-DifeetvFPrmcipal Planner City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-1 P\PlanninglBiIIo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_VI doc 64 Additional Environmental Information City of Kent 400 West Gowe Street (Mailing Address- 220 Fourth Avenue S.) Kent, WA 98032-5895 206/85"�%Z2 31856-5454 Contact Person Lea PliilkpsWilliam D. Osborne,Planner City of Kent 400 West Gowe Street (Mailing Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.) Kent, WA 98032-5895 253 856 5454 Principal Contributors City of Kent Kent Downtown Partnership MAKERS architecture and urban design BRW, Inc. Property Counselors The Langlow Associates Kent Citizens and Property Owners Draft SEIS Issue Date February 4, 1997 Preliminary FSEIS Issue Date May 19, 1997 Final FSEIS Issue Date April 8, 1998 Public Meetings A public workshop on the proposed plan alternatives and Draft SETS was held February 5, 1997 at the Kent Commons. Comments on the Draft SE1S were accepted until March 6, 1997 The Kent Planning Department hosted an Open House on May 19 to display current modifications to the plan based on public input and comment. The Kent Land City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-2 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc 65 Additional Environmental Information Use and Planning Board met April 14 and May 19 to review the plan and preliminary final SEIS A public hearing was held May 27 and was continued to June 2. The Kent City Council Planning Committee included public comment on August 6, 1997. Nature and Date of Final Action The adoption of the Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan is sehedtfled- Aprilarly in 2005. Type and Timing of Subsequent Environmental Review The programmatic Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement(SEIS), preliminary Final SEIS and subsequent Final SEIS constitute the required environmental review for the City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan The Final SEIS will serve to supplement the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Final SEIS which was issued January 30, 1995. Any subsequent environmental review will occur on a project-by- project basis. The draft and final SEIS seek to adequately address the anticipated impacts of certain types of subsequent implementation actions consistent with the Downtown Strategic Action Plan. In the future, the City may decide to adopt a ply Planned aetion Action ordinance which meets the requirements of RCW 43.21C.240.2. If such an ordinance is adopted, the City,while reviewing a subsequent project action that is consistent with the recommendations of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan,may determine that the requirements for environmental analysis,protection, and mitigation measures in the City's development regulations and the I£erit-Comprehensive Plan provide adequate analysis of and mitigation for the specific adverse environmental impacts of the subsequent project. As a result,project-level development proposals may have a reduced amount of environmental review, if any. Location of SEIS Background Data City of Kent Planning Depae Services Office 400 West Gowe Street (Mailing Address 220 Fourth Avenue S) Kent, WA 98032-5895 253 856-5454 Cost of a Copy of the Preliminary Final SEIS This document is available for a fifteen dollar fee to interested citizens and groups. Copies may be obtained in person at the above address, or by mail One copy will be provided to each individual or group upon request City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-3 P\Planning\BiIlo\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc 66 Additional Environmental Information B. Executive Summary Alternatives and Selection Process Dunng November and December of 1996,the consulting team formulated three alternatives. The alternatives were based on the issues identified in public meetings,the environmental and technical analysis, and the redevelopment options outlined in the market report. All three alternatives were consistent with, and refinements of,the adopted Comprehensive Plan Community members evaluated and commented on the alternatives at public meetings in January. The City published a Draft Supplementary EIS (DSEIS)in February of 1997 evaluating the environmental impacts of the alternatives. Additional public meetings were conducted in February and March to review the DSEIS and to discuss the components of a preferred alternative with citizens The three alternatives were. — Alternative 1 Alternative 1 described growth and development dewn4Av*-Downtown with limited guidance. It emphasized current trends, such as capturing business from motorists, enhancing the historic core, and encouraging commercial development on Central Avenue. It recommended maintaining existing zoning, improving streetscapes, and improving access to all sections of 4ewn4ownDowntown. This alternative proposed a commuter rail station at Smith Street with a Srmth Street railroad underpass. —Alternative 2 Alternative 2 focused on attracting regional trade based on further development of the compact historic commercial/civic core of dewntow-nDowntown. It emphasized encouraging investors to assemble land, identifying redevelopable sites, and increasing park and street improvements. This alternative descnbed a master plan process to develop the existing industrial property between Smith and James Streets east of S. Fourth Avenue. It also described commercial redevelopment of the north side of James Street. It proposed locating the proposed commuter rail station between Gowe and Meeker Streets and closing Gowe Street to vehicle traffic at the railroad grade. This alternative included railroad underpasses at James and Willis Streets —Alternative 3 Alternative 3 focused on attracting regional trade based on a business/hotel/performing arts complex located in the north area of dewntewnDowntown. It proposed relocation of the industrial use located on the Borden site. The relocation would be followed by a dramatic redevelopment of the property as an active link between the historic commercial core and the King County Regional Justice Center. This alternative suggested expansion of Second Avenue as a visual and pedestrian link to the historic commercial core. It placed the rail station between Smith and James Streets James and Willis Streets railroad underpasses were also part of this alternative I City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-4 P 1PlammnglBillo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_VI doc 67 Additional Environmental Information The Downtown Strategic Action Plan Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement contains complete descriptions, maps, and analysis of all three alternatives. The Preferred Alternative and the Recommendation Process The preferred alternative is presented as the Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan in Part I of this document The actions recommended in the Downtown Strategic Action Plan are generally based on the concepts expressed in Alternative 2. During the Land Use and Planning Board and City Council review of the preliminary FSEIS,which contained a recommendation for the alternative 3 (north),rather than the alternative 2 (south)rail station location,more citizens testified in favor of the alternative 2 commuter rail station location(south site)than in favor of the alternative 3 location (north site). Business owners from both the north and south sites did not approve of relocation proposals Retail business owners located east of the railroad right-of-way believed that rail station activity would generate additional business, others viewed businesses east of Railroad Avenue and south of Gowe Street as urban blight,to be replaced by a parking garage Relative costs and vehicle and pedestrian circulation were debated. The City Council voted to recommend alternative 2 (the south site)and passed a resolution to approve the plan with the alternative 2 (south) station site in a location south of Gowe Street. The recommendations made by The Land Use and Planning Board, the City Council Planning Committee, the City Council Committee of the Whole, and the final City Council approval action items have been incorporated in the plan. The recommendations and actions include. Land Use and Planning Board Recommendations 1( 998) 1. Additional study of the north and south depot locations. 2. Do not revise the Comprehensive Plan and zoning designation of the north edge of the North Park neighborhood east of James Street from single family residential to limited office/mixed use multifamily residential overlay. 3. Eliminate the Commons Park parking as shown on the Plan maps and recommend angled parking with a wider and improved Fifth Avenue. Locate the angled parking on the west side of Fifth Avenue next to the Park 4 Study the parking for the park on Meeker near Union Pacific railroad. 5. Develop realistic costs in relation to the Plan 6. Consider an additional Gateway location at Central and SR-167. City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-5 P 1PlanninglBdloIDSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_VI doc r 68 Additional Environmental Information 7. Add a safe place for a drop-off/pick-up location at Commons IPlayfields. This should be located on Fifth Avenue within the angled parking. 8. Study traffic patterns in the North Park area to consider safety and access. These recommendations were carried out and/or incorporated in the plan, and referred to the City Council for final action. The Commons Park recommendations were incorporated in an action to provide a master plan for the park. City Council final Action 1998 : 1. Change the plan sections that refer to the Performing Arts/Civic Center located in a specific location to a general location devaitownDowntown. 2. Include additional support for bicycle lanes and paths. 3. Include additional support for historic preservation and commemoration. 4. Instife-sEnsure pedestrian and bicycle safety on the recommended trail linking Mill Creek Park with Kent Memonal Park. 5. Extend the Office/mixed use multifamily residential overlay that is recommended between Fourth and Fifth Avenues north of James Street and south of Cloudy Street north beyond Cloudy Street to the edge of the existing multi-family zone 6. Refer only to a south commuter rail station location in the final plan document. The above recommendations afte-were incorporated with the plan as adopted in 1998. Incorporation of the Update Process & j Recommendations As the Downtown Strategic Action Plan(DSAP) is updated, as in 2004, additional recommendations may be considered, and some recommendations previously adopted may be deemed completed or may be removed. Text may be revised to reflect changing conditions, and amendments to the goals,policies and recommended actions of the DSAP, and any consequent map designation changes may be proposed as part of the annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment process (KCC Chagter 12.02). Additional Environmental Analysis City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-6 P tPlanninglBilloIDSAPIDSAP Rewsed_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc i 69 Additional Environmental Information The environmental impacts of adopting and implementing the Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan were identified and analyzed in the DSEIS and the Preliminary FSEIS. Since May 19, 1997, when the Preliminary FSEIS was issued,the City has received additional traffic and commuter rail station environmental information that is summarized below. In December, 1997,the Regional Transit Authority(Sound Transit) issued a Kent downtown-Downtown related document, the Tacoma to Seattle Commuter Rail Draft Environmental Analysis and the Technical Report in Support of Environmental Assessment. The environmental assessment includes proposed mitigation for traffic impacts during peak park-and-nde trips, including turn lanes in several locations, and signalization on Railroad Avenue. It includes assessments of potential impacts to socioeconomic factors, transportation,noise and vibration,hazardous materials, biological resources/ecology, historical,park, and recreation resources, archaeological and cultural resources,visual quality, safety and security,air quality,water quality, hydrology, and earth. Both documents, incorporated with this EIS by reference, are available for public review in the City of Kent Planning Department. A later assessment of 2010 PM Peak Transit Station Traffic Impacts, dated January 20, 1998, by HT Associates, a transportation consulting firm, is also incorporated by reference It is available for public review in the City of Kent Planning Department. The findings stated: "The impacts of traffic at either location are rather subtle There would be a slight, but perceptible, degradation of intersection LOS in the CBD by station traffic at either location. However, the even more subtle differences in impact between the two locations probably cannot be regarded as significant,in light of the travel models inherent limits of precision. This is not to say that there would be no difference—rather,that it is below the model's significance threshold. In September 2000,the Commuter Rail Station Area Study(CRSAS) was published with the intention of supplementing the Comprehensive Plan and DSAP,providing a framework for economic policies, redevelopment opportunities, land uses and streetscape improvements in the vicinity of the Regional Transit Authority(RTA)-selected Sourer r,,..,mlltpr n,,,i r. n„- o'-, —ent Transit Center (formerly known as Sounder Commuter Rail & Bus Station) site, located along the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad tracks between Smith and James Streets A traffic study was completed as part of the CRSAS. The CRSAS is incorporated by reference into this EIS In July 2002, the City Council adopted the Kent Station Planned Action Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement(Kent Station SEIS), which established a range of environmental impact thresholds for the redevelopment of the site formerly occupied by the Borden Chemical Company, and the City municipal parking lots located between Smith and Harrison Streets. A number of impact studies were completed during the SEIS process The Kent Station SEIS is incorporated by reference into this EIS. City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-7 P 1PlanninglBillo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_VI doc 70 j Additional Environmental Information In October 2003,the City Council adopted the Economic Development Strategic Plan which includes lmplementatdon actions for Downtown Kent. This document is incorporated by reference into this EIS Environmental Impacts and Mitigation The DSEIS contains environmental analysis of the environmental impacts three proposed alternatives and recommended impact mitigation measures. The actions proposed in the preferred alternative, together with an analysis of preliminary project related environmental impacts and recommended mitigation measures were discussed in the Preliminary FSEIS. The project related analysis and recommended mitigation measures were discussed in the Preliminary FSEIS should be considered advisory —used as a guide as projects are initiated. If the City adopts a Planned Action ordinance in the future, some of the recommended actions are potentially eligible for a reduced amount of environmental review, if any. Those actions, impacts and mitigation measures are listed below Proposed planned actions are discussed below- Land Use j Rezone Amending the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning District Map designations for the SF-8 area between Fourth First Avenue N. and Fifth Avenue N. along James Street north to Cloudy Street, and five (5) parcels north of Cloudy Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues N., and to extend the Downtown Design Review Area to include all of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan Districts Discussion: Revise the Comprehensive Plan map and adopt a new zoning designation for the area between Fettrtb-First Avenue N. and Fifth Avenue N., north of James Street to Cloudy Street. Revise-For the area extending three hundred feet(300')north from James Street between First and Fifth Avenues,revise the existing Comprehensive Plan Map designation,SF-SF-8 (Single Family residential, 8 dwelling units maximum per acre)to Cam;reialUrban Center(UQ The zoning eede-district designation shall allow limited deVe!Op;eflt as a 601ndl~^~^l�be changed to Downtown Commercial Enterpnse (DCE), consistent with the adjacent zoning along the south side of James. institute Fiew site development guidel•nesApply Downtown Design Guidelines to ensure high-quality, substantial development initiate , tise ~a de ele men~ standaf s to re^^ir� single family f1VRlyT Wlllri f.. n f S. ~ 1 nfF ,do-....,.,t,,,,, (Zani,,,, Code ceeiten 15 04.150) with the fa lowinlg e3Eeeptk6iis. City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-8 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc { 71 Additional Environmental Information Et3rfenE Revised Pefmjtazrcxixtied Uses Bluenti would-be-pf8hiblted- Front Y--fifd Reduce 10 feet W be tl.safne as residential !StFiet For the area between First and Fifth Avenues and between Cloudy Street and the proposed DCE zone north of James Street change the Comprehensive Plan Map designation from SF-8 to Low Density Multi-family Residential (LDMF)to provide a buffer between the residential neighborhood north of Cloudy and the mixed-use development along James Street Between Fourth and Fifth Avenues extend low-density multi-family residential designations north of Cloudy Street to include the five(5) SF- 8/SR-8 designated parcels immediately south of the existing_adjacent LDMF/MR-G distract along the west side of Fourth Avenue Change the zoning distract designation to either Multi-Family Residential Townhouse 16 units per acre (MR-T16),or Multi- Family Residential Garden Density(MR-G) which also allows 16 units per acre—the only difference is whether units are owner-occupied or rented. Notably, condominium insurance problems still exist statewide and the City of Kent Downtown Multi-Family Residential Development Tax Exemption applies at this time only to owner-occupied units Developers therefore have at least two reasons not to develop condominium units in Kent. Environmental Impact Evaluation: • The proposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zonmg District Man ede revisions if adopted will result in the eventuala conversionless of single family housing units within the area of change—to a mix of multi-family residential and commercial uses. • The proposed bulk and scale of^r<:ee residentialmixed-use development as well as the placement of buildings on the site may create impacts to homes in the existing MR_G, Gaf:den low density multifamily residential district, although MR-G or MR- T16 zoning is proposed for extension south of Cloudy from the original 1998 proposal. The N4RG a . . 1,.e ted noi4h fti,.,.._,.posed e ffieei.esiden nil • µ v» Replacement of single family homes with o ffieea.esjdent..,la mix of uses will eliminate the private open space created by the typical single family yard However, because of the potential increase in population in the area, the need for open space may increase Multi-family residential development would restore some of the open space in more concentrated areas. y City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-9 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc 72 Additional Environmental Information • During the weekday peak hours, office uses will create additional traffic and turning movements onto Fourth Avenue N. • The increased intensity of mixed-use development allowed for an estimated 8 4 acres under Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE)Zoningd-ensity ,.f o ffl^^use and- ^a resjde t,^' dens"will result in approximately four hundred-ten(410)ereate additional peak hour trips above the number of trips anticipated for Single-Family Residential, Eight Units per Acre (SR-8)Zoning ^^a f ofa the Kent"^"e I • The increased intensity of development allowed under low density multi-family residential zoning for an estimated 10 6 acres (either MR-G or MR-T16-each with a maximum of sixteen 06)units per acre) will result in approximately eighty-one (81) additional PM peak hour trips to and from the Kent Valley • n ffiee/ esident,^, Mixed-use development will increase the area surfaced with impervious surfaces. • An increased number of occupants will work and live in the proposed rezone area. Due to the proximity of jobs, services, shopping, and recreation,pedestrian activity will increase. • The soil in the proposed rezone area may not support multi-story buildings on conventional foundations. Mitigation Measures: • Ensure that the new zoning designation permits adequate housing to replace the existing housing units as development occurs. DCE zoning encourages inclusion of residential units, and MR-T16 or MR-G both provide for appropriate development of housing close to the Downtown Core. • Incorporate the North Frame District into the Downtown � I, gu}deliuesDesign Review Area, and recognize the specific to-context north of the proposed rezone area, to ensure high quality, substantial ^r ee,4esideiit•^'mixed-use and multi-family residential development compatible with the adjacent residential neighborhood. • To make better use of existing open space, improve Commons Ra&Plavfields, located directly west of the recommended rezone area,by instituting a master plan based on neighborhood involvement and participation. • Prior to issuance of development permits, the owner and/or developer shall construct street and vehicle access improvements consistent with the adopted City of Kent Construction Standards or as modified and approved by the Public Works Director • The developer shall provide a traffic impact study(see page 20). City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-10 P\Planning\Billo\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Rewsed DSAP_VI doc 73 Additional Environmental Information • The developer shall construct stormwater facilities consistent with City of Kent Construction Standards and source control best management practices, or as modified and approved by the Public Works Director. • Construct pedestrian improvements as set forth in Section V of this plan • If required by the building official,prior to or in conjunction with a building permit application, subrmt a soils report stamped by a licensed geotechnical engineer. The soils report must identify soil classification, bearing qualities and include foundation recommendations. Responsibilities: • The City of Kent Planning Services Office is responsible for revising-amending the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning District designation mapsand zening, pursuant to the legislative review process before the Land Use and Planning Board,which then forwards a recommendation through the Mayor to the City Council for final action. The City also is responsible for developing new design guidelines and the Parks Master Plan • The property owners and/or the developer proponents are responsible for on and off- site analysis, corridor mitigation,public facilities and other improvements. Rezone the Downtown Commercial Enterprise (DCE) area located between Smith and Gowe Streets at one parcel depth on either side of Central Avenue, to General Commercial, Mixed-Use Overlay (GC-MU) Discussion: Revise the Zoning Districts map designation for the area between Smith and Gowe Streets at one parcel depth on either side of Central Avenue, to General Commercial, Mixed-Use Overlay(GC-MU) Continue to apply Downtown Design Guidelines to ensure high-quality, substantial development that respects and improves pedestrian connectivity to Core Downtown districts. Environmental Impact Evaluation: • In the short-term, Central Avenue may continue to provide a visual, noise, and physical health (concentrated pollution) barrier for pedestrians seeking access to and from the Core Downtown districts • Ingress and egress from small parcels with auto-oriented commercial uses onto Central Avenue will continue to be problematic, for pedestnans and other vehicles Mitigation Measures: City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-II P\Planning\BiIIo\DSAP\DSAP Rewsed_1108041Revised DSAP_VI doc 74 Additional Environmental Information • Ensure that pent applications for GC and GC-MU zoned properties within Downtown are subject to Downtown Design Review • Ensure that pedestrian amenities are included as part of Central Avenue street improvements. Responsibility: • The Planning Services Office is responsible for area-wide rezone proposals that are presented to the Land Use and Planning Board as part of the legislative review process The Land Use and Planning Board then forwards a recommendation through the Mayor to the City Council for final action . Develop Master planning requirements to apply to any redevelopment proposal for the Borden Kent Station Site Discussion: Because of its central location and large area, the former Borden industrial property Kent Station presents a great future opportunity for mixed-use (office,retail and residential) development. u,,wever, !be , s have no imiffiedjaie..laps to Fel,,eaIe of r-edevelep the site. if-, in the futufe,the owners of the Ber-den sitte prepase a F-edesiignation to allow plan-.The City of Kent urchased the property in 2001, adopted a Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (Kent Station SEIS) detailing—a range of development uses and intensities and anticipated probable, adverse, significant impacts. The City is currently reviewing site development permit applications under a Master Planned Development Agreement. The plai3-MPDAnRist-ie is consistent with the recommendations of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan. Environmental Impacts: • No adverse environmental impacts are expected to result from this action. The master plan requirements should result in an improved development proposal consistent with the City's adopted plans. Mitigation Measures: • None are required Responsibility: • The Kent Planning Depa3Hrient Services Office would be responsible for developing the master plan requirements and submitting it to City Council for action Promote inf ill housing — encourage the development of at least two hundred (200) units of new market rate housing in Downtown by 2008 City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-12 P\Planning0illo\DSAPOSAP Revised-110804\Rewsed DSAP_VI doc 75 Additional Environmental Information Discussion: In order to meet the Comprehensive Plan's intent to enhance the downtew Downtown as a place to live,the City should promote the construction of new urban-style infill housing Rousing types should include condominium townhouses, stacked and attached units that resemble single-family design and character,and residential mixed with commercial and office uses. Consider using incentives such as reducing or waiving development permit fees for residential construction in Downtown, and extending the existing Downtown multi-family residential tax exemption program to include market rate rental housing Developers of condominiums are challenged by two factors in Downtown—condominium owners are still having difficulty acquiring home insurance and the developers do not receive the tax exemption for developing condos in Downtown Consider also allowing development of buildings with five (5) stones of wood frame construction above a concrete base. Environmental Impact Evaluation: • Development of additional residential units will increase the need for open space. • The bulk and scale of residential development as well as the placement of buildings on the site,may create impacts te-for adjacent homes and/or businesses. • During the weekday peak hours,residential uses will create additional traffic and turning movements onto adjacent streets. • The increased residential density will create additional peak hour trips to and from the Kent Valley. • Residential development will increase the area surfaced with impervious surfaces. • An increased number of occupants will live in downtown. Due to the proximity of jobs, services, shopping, and recreation,pedestrian activity will increase. • The soil in the specific site may not support multi-story buildings on conventional foundations. • Recent development of high-density multifamily residential uses appears to have created a demand for parking beyond what is required by code. Mitigation Measures: • As residential units increase downtown, assess the amount of available park and recreation facilities in relation to the number of households. • Adopt design guidelines, specific to the individual districts,to ensure high-quality, substantial residential development. City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-13 P\Plammng\Billo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc 76 Additional Environmental Information • Construct street and vehicle access improvements consistent with the adopted City of Kent Construction Standards or as modified and approved by the Public Works Director. • The developer shall provide a traffic impact study(see page VI-209) • Construct storm water facilities consistent with the City of Kent Construction Standards and source control best management practices, or as revised and approved by the Public Works Director. • Construct pedestrian improvements as set forth in Section V of this plan. • If required by the building official,prior to or in conjunction with a building permit application, submit a soils report stamped by a licensed geotechmcal engineer. The soils report must identify soil classification, bearing qualities and include foundation recommendations. • The City should conduct a study of the relationship of on-site and off-site parking and residential density to determine whether existing parking requirements are adequate to provide sufficient on-site parking. Responsibilities: • The City is responsible for design guidelines,park master planning and zoning code analysis. • The property owner and/or developer is responsible for required on-and off site analysis, public facilities, and other improvements. Action AS-- Promote the construction of high quality new commercial, office, or mixed use development and redevelopment Also encourage the development of a hotel/conference center to serve as an attractor for commercial activity Discussion: To respond to the potential for additional n-Downtown office and commercial development identified in the market analysis the City should encourage the construction of commercial, office, and mixed-use developments within the downtewnDowntown, provide a variety of living situations within districts that require ground floor retail uses, as well as hotel and conference space for business-industry meetings Environmental Impact Evaluation: • Development of mixed-use development that includes residential units will increase the need for open space. City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-14 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc 77 Additional Environmental Information The proposed bulk and scale of commercial, office or mixed-use, development as well as the placement of buildings on the site, may create impacts to adjacent homes and/or businesses. • During the weekday peak hours, commercial, office or mixed-use uses will create additional traffic and turning movements onto adjacent streets The increased commercial, office or mixed-use density will create additional peak hour trips to and from the Kent Valley • Commercial, office or mixed-use development will increase the area surfaced with impervious surfaces. • An increased number of occupants will work and live in the d^•o.�%tov.nDowntown. Due to the proximity of jobs, services, shopping, and recreation,pedestrian activity will increase. The soil in the specific site may not support multi-story buildings on conventional foundations. Mitigation Measures: • As the number of residential units within mixed-use development increases in dewnte�owntown, assess the amount of available park and recreation facilities in relation to the number of households. • Adopt design guidelines, specific to the proposed area,to ensure high-quality, substantial office, commercial, and mixed-use residential development. The guidelines should require development that is compatible with adjacent uses and that i maintains the pedestrian quality of downtown. • Prior to issuance of development permits, the owner and/or developer shall construct street and vehicle access improvements consistent with the adopted City of Kent Construction Standards or as modified and approved by the Public Works Director. • The developer shall provide a traffic impact study(see page VI-209). • The developer shall construct storm water facilities consistent with City of Kent Construction Standards and source control best management practices, or as revised and approved by the Public Works Director • Construct pedestrian improvements as set forth in Section V of this plan. • If required by the building official,prior to or in conjunction with a building permit application,the developer shall submit a soils report stamped by a licensed geotechmcal engineer. The sods report must identify soil classification, bearing qualities and include foundation recommendations City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-15 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_Vl.doc 78 Additional Environmental Information Responsibilities: The City is responsible for park master planning and design guidelines. Public Facilities Masterplan the Commons Rafk2!g fields. Discussion: Masterplan and improve the Commons Par-kPlayfields The Commons Par-k-Playfields is are an important resource for dewxt�Downtown Kent in many ways. A master plan should explore a variety of solutions to parking, access, restrooms, seating, drainage, and traffic problems, as well as the potential for more efficient use. Environmental Impact Evaluation: • Currently the Commons Parli-Playfields typically hosts six softball games or nine soccer games at one time It hosts assorted other activities when soccer is not under way. The high rate of i-it,liz tion fier ball fields , paFtl. due to the lack..F.,l,,,..teal field of planning the park to add physical support facilities, such as restrooms and bleachers may result in less space available for active and passive recreation. • The increase in facilities may result in an increased need for on-site or off-site parking. The addition of parking on site would reduce the open space usable for recreation,but would create safer access to the park • Automobiles entering and exiting a Commons Park-Playfields parking area entrance wouldeeu}d create increased traffic congestion. • The increased park usage may create additional peak hour trips to and from the Kent Valley. • The development of a parking lot,restroom,bleachers, or paved paths would result in increased impervious surface. • Increased park usage and traffic circulation may result in adverse impacts to pedestnan safety. • The soil in the specific site may not support buildings on conventional foundations. • The use of the park at night and required lighting wouldeeuld create adverse light impacts to adjacent areas if not installed and managed carefully City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-16 P 1PlammnglBillo\DSAPIDSAP Rewsed_1108041Revised DSAP_Vl.doc 79 Additional Environmental Information Mitigation Measures: • If needed, develop additional play fields in other areas in the City • Review available parking for Commons Playfields use- Consider restricting the number of parking spaces provided on site to drop off, loading, and handicapped spaces. • Construct street and vehicle access improvements consistent with the adopted City of Kent Construction Standards or as modified and approved by the Public Works Director. • The developer shall provide storm water facilities consistent with the City of Kent Construction Standards and source control best management practices, or as revised and approved by the Public Works Director. • Investigate ways to construct safe pedestrian crossings between the Commons Rafh Playfields and the RJC parking lot. • If a building is constructed,prior to or in conjunction with application, submit a soils report stamped by a licensed geotechnical engmeer The soils report must identify soil classification, beanng qualities and include foundation recommendations. • Shield lights so that off-site impacts are minimized. Schedule events in order to minimize night time use and restrict night time hours. Responsibility: • The City shall masterplan the park and mitigate redevelopment, if any. Site a Town Square Park in the area between Smith Street and Meeker Street to provide a downtown Downtown open space for large public gatherings. Discussion: A Town Square is a traditional community gathering place. It should be large enough to hold community celebrations,performances, and ceremonies. It should be located near civic and historic places shared by the community Environmental Impacts: No adverse environmental impacts are expected to result from this action. The Town Square will provide a safe, well-organized space for public gatherings. Mitigation Measures: None are required City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-17 P\Planning\BIllo\DSAP\DSAP Revised-1 10804\Revised DSAP VI.doc 80 Additional Environmental Information Responsibilities: • The City shall be responsible for identifying appropriate sites, working with land owners, master planning and developing the facility. Masterplan Burlington Green, Kaibara, Rosebed and other parks along the railroad to enhance open space and park facilities and strengthen connections between the Kent Transit Center and the core. Discussion: Enhance parks along the railroad to provide linkages between the station and the core. A canopy along the east side of the Burlington NorthenVYanghzou Pearks would provide a pedestrian protection, so� as outdoor stall o-the mafket, and visually he the Sister Cities Parks together. The expansion of the General Commercial (GC)Zoning District on Central Avenue parallel to these parks mqy have long-term impact on the attractiveness of using these parks. Environmental Impacts: No adverse environmental impacts are expected to result from this action. The plan should result in improved pedestrian connections. Mitigation Measures: • None are required. Responsibility: • The City shall be responsible for master planning and developing the facility improvements. • The City or, in some instances, a property owner and/or developer may be responsible for construction of the improvements. • Owners and/or developers whose buildings occupied portions of dowfftew�i Downtown gateways would be responsible for incorporating building designs compatible with the gateway. Support development of a Civic and Performing Arts Center or a hotel and conference center. Discussion: Support a civic and performing arts center between"4eekef and Smith Stfeets. ^ eivie and perfi...., ing ahs ^enter at this loeatten or a hotel with facilities for conferences and other events, would be an important attraction to the down4ownDowntown, extending City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-18 P\Plannmgl&Ilo\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc ' 81 Additional Environmental Information hours of activity into the night It would provide a much-needed location for meetings, events,parties, catenng facilities, and educational programs. Environmental Impact Evaluation: • 44ic-A Civic/Performing Arts Center, or hotel and conference center may be able to use space presently providing parking—at least in the interim • Before and after the performance hours,patrons ases-will create additional traffic • T4ie­A proposed-Civic and Performing Arts Center or hotel and conference center wily create additional peak trips to and from the Kent Valley. • Y43rA pfapesed-Civic and Performance Arts Center, or a hotel and conference center could increase in area surfaced with impervious surfaces • The patrons attending events at theiHopeseda Civic and Performing Arts Center and persons using the additional retail and retail service shops will increase pedestrian activity in the surrounding area. • The soil in the specific site may not support multi-story buildings on conventional foundations. Mitigation Measures: • Allow joint use of Civic and Performing Arts Center, or hotel and conference center parking for public parking • Construct street and vehicle access improvements consistent with the adopted City of Kent Construction Standards or as modified and approved by the Public Works ' Director. • The developer shall provide a traffic impact study (see page VI-20?) • Construct stormwater facilities consistent with the City of Kent Construction Standards and source control best management practices, or as revised and approved by the Public Works Director. • Construct pedestrian improvements as set forth in Section V. of this plan. ' • If required by the building official,prior to or in conjunction with a building permit application, submit a soils report stamped by a licensed geotechnical engineer. The soils report must identify soil classification, bearing qualities and include foundation recommendations. Responsibilities: City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-19 P\PlanninglBilloIDSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_VI doc 82 ' Additional Environmental Information The-A Civic and Performing Arts Center, or hotel and conference center developer would be responsible for conducting the necessary studies and implementing the required mitigation Support develepriwot-ofrthe Public Market: ReGOnfigum Railroad Avenue as needecill hPtihippipi Sr-nith and Harrison Street to inGlude angled par-king and to limit tr-affiG to one way. Discussion: The Kent Public Market has been a successful community attraction in omits present location between Smith and Harrison Streets. n,adEets .n ethe f Oties have ,,..a..aw sueeessf�115,in peFmanent stractitres, extending business hetws and offering a wider ^ar-ie4y of goods and se fviee The City can take several actions to support this important activity, including providing angled par-kfiig eft Railroad Avenue and Ad veflding space n the Sister Cities D _ks discussing with the Lions Club and other sponsors how to increase the viability of the Public Market. Future relocation or restructuring of the Public Market may become necessary to meet the mixed use development goals of the City for this area. Environmental Impact Evaluation: , • Development of the market will create an additional demand for parking. one way i.e.ween Smith and u.,ffis.,., ct e is . impaet t..,fa,._flows and+,,,......,. -he adjaeenA area • The proposed-market may create additional peak hour trips to and from the Kent , Valley • The patrons to the proposed market will increase pedestrian activity in the surrounding area. €eundations. Mitigation Measures: eGondtte! a par4ang study to assess the ameun4 of publie and private parking available .7 determine whether..,,F4;...0.,+.....-4a.,.. .. .. l.o«,.,.,,,,7e.7 t...,,00+ demand. • Construct street and vehicle access improvements consistent with the City of Kent Construction Standards or as modified and approved by the Public Works Director City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-20 P\PlanningkBdlo\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc 83 Additional Environmental Information -i-rrc-developer-srnm pivr=ivC—a craizxc-imp&cc Scccdy(See page .! 2" Construct storm water facilities consistent with the City of Kent Construction Standards and source control best management practices, or as revised and approved by the Public Works Director. Construct pedestrian improvements as set forth in Section V:of this plan. soilsappiteabon s"mit a sails repai4 stamped by a licensed geeteohnioal engineer. The aFt m o„�must„lti f l tfie t, be Attie and i el„de f .idatte o y set! e ", vn Responsibilities: • The property owner and/or developer is responsible for required on- and off-site analysis, public facilities, and other improvements. The Publie 3A'o fks Department will be r sible for f:est,.,.,,.,g and rest,-...ting tl,o poi4ion of Railroad Avenue to ane way tra a Construct pedestrian/bicycle trails from the Interurban Trail into dewntew Downtown near Saar, Willis,Meeker, and James Streets. ' b. Ensure!'',.....,,1., ., t fail .,long the south side of jam es St feet"en en the ,..i4h nefde.. (play field) Site , iffiffeved, and ensure that good pedestrian and bicycle routes are established when the lafger-Berdei�Kent Station site is developed. ' C. Establish a pedestrianibicycle route along Kennebeck Avenue and Mill Creek north of Smith Street connecting Mill Creek Park with Kent Memorial Park,and to other segments connecting to the rail-statienKent Transit Center. ' Urban Design Revise the Kent Zoning Code and the Downtown Design Review Handbook to address more specific design guidelines for all of the districts identified in Section V. ' I Discussion: ' Design guidelines are development review criteria that address the design of the site and structures of a proposed development. Guidelines provide flexible means to incorporate community goals and policies concerning aesthetics, character and function into a development. Effective design guidelines are the most important means that the City can ' use to achieve the high-quality,pedestrian-friendly design character called for in the plan concept. They are also useful in increasing compatibility between different activities in mixed-use zones. It is recommended that the existing design guidelines be updated, with more specific guidelines for the different districts, to achieve the objectives defined below. ' City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-21 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc i 84 , Additional Environmental Information Institute or refine design guidelines for the following areas. The guidelines should address the characteristics and uses proposed for each of the following districts. Ensure that the guidelines address multifamily and mixed use buildings where appropriate. a Historic Core Address historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and small-scale ' mfill to provide a mixed-use area with pedestrian and commercial emphasis b. Central Avenue Corridor Conduct a corridor study to serve as a basis for improvement of the Central Avenue Corridor. Include Railroad Avenue as related to the proposed eommuter rail 4alwaKent Transit Center. Address design guidelines, buffers for adjacent residential neighborhood,zoning code enforcement, zoning use issues, and streetscape improvements. ' c. Smith Street and Fourth Avenue Corridors (North Core, North Frame, Historic Core, South Core) Attract high-quality development that adds to the streetscape and provides an excellent setting for Borden redevelopment. ' d Area East and West of the Core (South Core, North Frame, West Frame); Encourage small- to medium-scale mixed-use redevelopment west of Fourth Avenue and East of State Street, emphasizing residential neighborhood qualities. e. Area Between First and Fifth Avenues N (1Vorth Frame)• Buffer residential neighborhoods with fencing and landscaping. Present an attractive ' streetscape frontage Prevent conversion of single-family houses to offices (require a rmmmum lot size f East Frame•Revise DCE surface parking standards in this district, with any conditional criteria, to increase the number o stalls per thousand square feet of commercial gross floor area from three (3) to four-and-a half(4.5) g. West Frame Revise DCE surface park-mg standards in this district, with any conditional criteria, to increase the number of stalls per thousand square feet ' of commercial gross floor area from three (3) to four-and-a half N 5). -h.The guidelines should illustrate and descnbe the following details for each district • Design intent • The guidelines should provide graphic examples of how such uses would achieve the intent of each district , • Residential and mixed use buildings where appropriate. • The City's intent for target areas. • How development should respond of public investment including ' streetscape,the proposed eammuief rail 4a4enKent Transit Center,parks, etc. • Historic preservation where appropriate. ' • Recommended additions or changes to the Pedestrian Plan Overlay. • Deviations from the general design guidelines. • Revisions for"problems"identified through prior administration of the , core Environmental Impact Evaluation: • No adverse environmental impacts are identified City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-22 , PtPlanningl6illo0SAMDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_VI doc 85 Additional Environmental Information ' Mitigation Measures: • None are required. ' Responsibility: The Planning Department is responsible for reviewing the Design Guidelines and ' presenting revision proposals to the City Council for adoption Traffic Mitigation ' The overall transportation plans for dewntewn-Downtown as discussed in the Comprehensive Plan are to concentrate growth in the Urban Center and other activity centers in the City to facilitate public transportation and reduce dependency on the automobile The City adopted as acceptable a Level of Service L( OS)Standard--F for automobile traffic on streets and intersections within the Urban Center boundaries which are generally consistent with the study area defined for the Downtown Strategic Action Plan The previously adopted LOS Standard used transportation analysis methods which have since become obsolete. The City is currently in the process of revising the City Kent Concurrence Ordinance as needed to reflect current transportation anal methods. The role of Downtown Kent as a pedestrian-oriented destination for several transportation modes (including pedestrian, bicycle, and transit)will be recognized in such analysis. ' Traffic impacts created by the development recommended in this plan will also impact streets and intersections around the study area. Traffic mitigating elements of the plan, such as commuter rail improved METROMetro transit circulation, improved pedestrian and bicycle connections, and housing development close to jobs will serve to help mitigate the probable adverse environmental impacts in and near the ' dewntewi2DOwntOWn. ' if the y/e r.,t,e in 2010 exeeeds 1 n,, :thout the proposed plan aet,ons> these aettefi. „whieh rate additional treff;.. eould not he a pleied. .,the„♦ � ,,.fie Ffl,tigating vrana. e eapaeittr i mpfavexments wliteh would pfeyeiit 4he-v.lE ratio ffe}3-mer-easing TIAls nu.ti butfan (an additional al tr el 1, e> F e�iafnple) watild be separ-84e f„ the site , depending an the spatial extent of the tfaff e , .,..t..>he re ..red for of the downtown intersections used io e ute!he avefage y/e ra4i,. The emstiH.9,average interseetjon v/e r-atje fief:seven (7) key downtown i"tef:seetions fs fseet..,,... exhibiting.,/e ratios g eater than 1 0 Kent F d t.�stetel. 30','. A lkieut t„ thi fds of dH gfe .,th .11 be zn egrom ., geliefully ....-Htable to thfflugh !rips (these trips fey whieh beth ends the or-igfn and- the destination are outside downtown Kent). The growth in thfough tnps-AvAl-� ' City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-23 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_1108041Revlsed DSAP_VI doe 86 ' Additional Environmental Information evident . james Street and Gentfa! Aenue, due to trips between the valley Poor ' ,d,.st..al„ and the East 14AW o.,t Kedi.leyafee Willis . also r steel to lil µJ ilµ uiYµ µii Unless the adverse impacts of this growth in overall traffic can be mitigated, the City's ' level-of-service (LOS)thresholds will be exceeded, and more severe congestion and delay will result. Possible mitigation measuresmqffoverrts could include—widening for the creation of turning lanes along 4ch Avenue South, Smith Street, James Street, and Central Avenueat se:erwl inte«e^tions aleng Willis etFeet It could also include improvements to promote transit use (such as park-and-ride lots in the East Hill ' esidemial area, increased transit service and incentive programs for Valley Floor Valley floor- mployers). The mitigation process is as follows: The developer eithershull provides a detailed , traffic impact study TIS to identify both existing and future adverseaR traffic impacts upon the City of Kent street and road network,including street capacity,traffic queues, and traffic signal levels-of-service (LOS), and then constructs those mitigation measures ' listed in the approved TIS as a condition of development, or; in lieu of conducting the above-described TIS, and subsequently constructor or r iMplementiruz the respective mitigation measures identified in that TIS, the developer may instead agree to pay Environmental Mitigation Fees (EMF)toward the City's cost of constructing the City's South 272"d Street/South 277`h Street Corridor Project. The final benefit will be determined using $1,068 (in 1986 U.S. Dollars and adjusted for inflation and rezones) for ' each new PM peak hour trip generated by the development eaused by the proposed development 44te stady shall fden4ify all iR4erseetiens at level e Sery�Eez-vrz--v-cxct$k$Ereu:rcufarzxe dvnm-ac-.r the d cTa-ivPc:xcrii c. study,The stud), shall then identify what impfavements are neeessafy to mitigate 01e developmefft impaets ther-eon. Upon,agreement by the City with the findmgs of the Stu and mitigation meastir-es otitimed in the respective peimHs.in lieu of eenduetfng the above tfaffle , study, respeelive...,ti,..,t,..n measures hefebye the e eF/stibd. ':., agree to the fell,., ing ,7 t t mitigate the ifaffi p is of the subjeet development pay a fair-share >of- the eenstnaefien eests of the Gitys South C�t..i, vi et Gefrid Pfojeet. The final benefit value will be detemiimed ifl 1996 dollafs, adjusted for-inflat C. Monitoring System ' The monitoring system is intended to identify and monitor system capacities for elements , of the built environment, and to the extent appropriate, the natural environment. The City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-24 , P 1PlannmglB ill oIDSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP—VI doc i 87 iAdditional Environmental Information ' I system will monitor the consequences of growth as it occurs within the dewntew�z Downtown area, and provides ongoing data to update the plan and environmental analysis. ' Some systems can be monitored by the City with readily available data Impacts to other systems require detailed analysis that is typically undertaken by development proponents ' The following chart lists the systems,the factors to be monitored and the responsibility for providing information to update the monitoring program. Component Unit Baseline —Response Land Use Building Permits Number of Permits ' Housing Dwelling Units Multifamily Single Family ' Retail Square Feet Office Square Feet Service Square Feet Density Avg. FAR Vacant/Underdeveloped Acres Land i Transportation Intersections(per Peak Hour LOS intersection or avg.?) Parking Total Spaces Occupancy Bus Ridership ' Commuter Rail #of AM/PM Trams Ridership Public Facilities ' Stormwater Impervious Surface Detention Facility Capacity Sewer Gallons/day/customer Water Gallons/da /customer Parks Acres/1,000 ' • Active population • Passive The City should evaluate the above impacts every three years on a predetermined date Based on the evaluation, the City should update the Downtown Strategic Action Plan and ' the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to ensure that planned actions and mitigating measures are adequate to realistically address the impacts of growth and change Incorporate public participation into the evaluation and update process City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-25 P 1Planning%BilloIDSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_VI doc 89 ' Additional Environmental Information ' Appendices ' A. SUMMARY OF COMMENTS AND RESPONSES 1997-1998 ' The City received twenty-one written comments from nineteen correspondents during the public comment period for the Draft Supplemental Environmental impact statement in early 1997 The City published the comments and responses in the Preliminary Final Environmental Impact Statement. The following is a brief summary of the comments. The proposal to revise the Comprehensive Plan and rezone the property approximately three parcels deep north of James Street between fourth Avenue and the Burlington Northern/Same Fe railroad right-of-way to allow limited office use with a mixed use i overlay for office and multifamily housing received a number of comments The major concern was the loss of the single family homes located within the proposal area, and the impacts the office/multifamily use would have upon the North Park neighborhood generally. Owners of the property directly adjacent to James Street sent letters in favor of the rezone proposal The response to the neighborhood impact issue noted that the mitigation was proposed in the form of cul-de-sac streets to block office traffic through the adjacent neighborhood, and that expansion of the office area was not anticipated. On June 2, 1997,the Land Use and Planning Board voted to recommend revise the plan to eliminate the proposal in response to public comments. ' A question regarding the boundaries of the proposed Comprehensive Plan revision and rezone of property between Fourth and Fifth Avenues north of James Street received a response explaining the proposed boundaries. After further analysis,the boundaries have since been moved north in response to comments. Comments were received regarding a Smith Street Underpass of State Highway 167 The option was taken under consideration. The cost of such a measure was questioned in another comment letter. The proposal was not included in the proposed plan after analysis. IThe performing Performing Arts/Civic Center was discussed. One writer inquired about the possible donation of a portion of the municipal parking lot for this use The response was that the details of the proposed project were beyond the scope of this study and that City Departments could provide details as the project develops beyond the conceptual stage. Several urban design suggestions were noted One suggestion was to extend the downtown-Downtown gateway project beyond the plan boundaries Another was to provide for space at the corners of blocks for people to gather. Another was to make sure that awnings are provided on new and refurbished buildings. A trellis structure similar to the trellis on First Avenue was suggested for Fourth Avenue Several comments ' City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-26 P\PlanninglBdlo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_VI doc 90 Additional Environmental Information concerned additional pedestrian improvements throughout the dewntewn-Downtown core. The comments were noted and awmngs, open corners, and pedestrian , improvements are elements of the plan. The gateway project does not include locations outside the core,but the City will consider the suggested locations as separate projects. Preservation of historic downtown Downtown properties was a concern. The plan ' recommends to resume the historic properties analysts and preservation process conducted in the early 1990's and institute regulations and incentives for restoration and preservation. Several comments were received regarding traffic congestion, and the writer was referred to traffic analysis contained in the Preliminary Final SEIS. Additional traffic analysis has , since been provided by the Regional Transit Authority's(Sound Transit)Environmental Analysis of the proposed Commuter Rail Station(Kent Transit Center), and the analysis of commuter rail traffic included in this document Several comments expressed approval of Plan alternative 2, and the south commuter rail station location. The response was that the analysis of locations favored the north site because access and , circulation was more problematic for the south site. Since that time, after numerous comments were received at public hearings,the south site was incorporated in the plan. ' Other commuter rail concerns included noise and vibration impacts,parking, circulation. The response noted that beyond the information offered in the Preliminary Final EIS, the RTA will be required to perform these evaluations for station improvements. , One correspondent requested public restrooms. Restrooms and telephones are not included in the plan. A request for additional detail regarding the proposed James Street Underpass at the Burlington Northern/Sante Fe railroad was noted. A conceptual diagram of the underpass was provided in the Preliminary FSEIS, a preliminary cost estimate has been provided. The response stated that the Washington State Department of Transportation and/or the City will perform detailed evaluations before underpass construction. ' Several comments were received regarding costs of proposed projects. The response noted that costs estimates at the level of detail requested were not available at that time Preliminary cost estimates for major proposals in the plan are included in this document. Questions and comments regarding the SEPA process, notice procedures,public participation, capital facilities information, and sources of information were answered. Written Comments were received from the following participants. Pamela Newcomer February 5, 1997 , Perry Woodford February 5, 1997 , City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-27 , P\Plan ninglBdlo\DSAPIDSAP Rewsed_1108MRevised DSAP_VI doc 91 ' Additional Environmental Information ' Joseph Kolodzielczak February 5, 1997 Val Batey, Regional Transit Authority February 7, 1997 Paul Hammerschmidt February 28, 1997 ' Washington State Department of Community, Trade & Economic Development Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation February 26, 1997 Tom V Harmer February 26, 1997 ' Mr. Gregory Griffith February 27, 1997 Carol McPherson, Kent Arts Commission February 27, 1997 Gary Knedt, King County Metro Transit Division March 4, 1997 Doug Johnson, King County Metro Transit Division March 4, 1997 Howard H. Montoure March 6, 1997 Robert Whalen March 5, 1997 Dee Moschel March 6, 1997 Pat Curran, Kent Downtown Partnership March 4, 1997 Don B. Shaffer March 4, 1997 March 31, 1997 Ms. Carol Schwindt March 5, 1997 Mr. Melvin L. Kleweno, Jr March 12, 1997 Robert A. Stevens March 5, 1997 tB. Glossary Commuter Rail Station (Kent Transit Center): A station The facilities for boarding and alighting passengers on a-the commuter rail line,which operates along ' City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-28 P\PlanninglB ill o\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Revised DSAP_VI doc 92 Additional Environmental Information existing Burlington Northern-Sante Fe railroad tracks between Smith and James Streets Also referred to as" ent Transit Center"to reflect the eonrnat enshift of service routes anticipated when King County METRO—,h+fts express bus senjee to the C'^•rg iter Rail c'fl'i^^ sells the Lincoln Park& Ride Lot for redevelopment.. Developer: An individual or business entity which buys real estate and prepares it for resale at a profit. Preparation generally includes assembling or subdividing parcels, ' obtaining permits and clearances, constructing utilities and streets and, in some cases, constructing buildings Economic Market Study: A study of the market demand for services, goods or housing , within a particular area, and the extent to which that market demand is already being satisfied. For example, a major developer might want to know if the current market demand for multiple family housing is great enough to Justify a project; or if a proposed new shopping center would generate enough sales for tenants. Environmental Impact Statement(EIS): A document which analyzes the significant environmental impacts of a particular action or proposal,possible alternatives to that action and mitigation measures for those impacts analyzed ESHB 1724: A Washington State law that requires local jurisdictions to consolidate their local permit review and hearing processes and better integrate environmental regulations with the Growth Management Act. This 1996 law also mandates faster decision making by requiring local jurisdictions to implement a 120-day permit processing period for all land use and building permits. Facilities: Capital improvements. Often,but not always,the term implies capital ' improvements which are ancillary to or supportive of the main purposes of an overall project, For example, "The recreational facilities for this action includes a playground, tennis court, swimming pool and community center." Floor Area Ration(FAR): A measure of development density expressed as the amount i of building floor area divided by the total development site area or parcel. Grade Separated: Rights-of-way that are separated from general purpose rights-of-way by a level change, often on an elevated structure or in an underpass. Growth Management Act(GMA): A 1990 Washington State law that mandates managing population and employment growth through comprehensive plans,regionally coordinated plan implementation and creation of urban growth areas impacts: The effects or consequences of actions Environmental impacts are effects upon the elements of the environment listed by SEPA. i City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-29 P 1PlanninglBdlo\DSAPIDSAP Revised_1108041Rewsed DSAP_VI doc t 93 ' Additional Environmental Information Joint Development: Projects financed and developed jointly be public agencies and private developers. Local Improvement District(LID): A special district in which a tax is assessed to pay for a specific public improvement, such as a new road. Mitigation: Actions which avoid,nummize, rectify, reduce, eliminate, compensate or correct otherwise probable significant adverse environmental impacts Mixed Uses: Any combination of activities which mix residential, offices, shops and ' other related uses. Mixed uses exist in concentrated centers and increase activity and density. Mixed uses can be single activities in their own buildings but clustered within walking distance; or buildings containing two or more activities, as in office space ' located above retail shops. Pedestrian-friendly: Designed to accommodate pedestrians' (and sometimes cyclists') priorities of safety, minimized walking distance, comfort and pleasant surroundings. Planned Action: One or more types of project action(s)that: 1) are designated planned actions by an ordinance or resolution adopted by a city,2)have had the significant environmental impacts adequately addressed in an EIS prepared in conjunction with a comprehensive plan or subarea plan; 3) are subsequent or implementing projects for a 1 comprehensive or subarea plan;4)are not essential public facilities; or 5)are consistent with a comprehensive plan. Programmatic EIS: The Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) for a"program," consisting of a policy plan for many inter-related projects. Under Washington's State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), an EIS must be prepared for significant public programs or policy documents, as well as for individual development projects. Sound Transit (formerly"Regional Transit Authority(RTAQ: In the Puget Sound region,the agency responsible for planning,building and operating the regional transit system. The system includes,regional bus service, high occupancy vehicles (HOV) lanes and access, light rail transit and commuter rail State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA): Chapter 43.21C of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW)—the general policies and regulations intended to help lead agencies and citizens make better environmental decisions. Station Area: An area with an approximately %4 mile radius around a cone f fail stalto the Kent Transit Center containing transit-related activities and designed to accommodate large numbers of people. Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS): Preparation of a SEIS is appropriate when a proposal is substantially similar to one covered in an existing EIS New information indicating a proposal's probable, significant, adverse environmental ' City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-30 P\Planning\Billo\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc 94 Additional Environmental Information impacts may be provided in an SEIS The SEIS should not include analysis of actions, alternatives or impacts that is in the previously prepared EIS. , City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan VI-31 P\Planning\Bello\DSAP\DSAP Revised_110804\Revised DSAP_VI doc �- 95 Contents ATTACHMENT C List of Figures CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2005 T FIGURE 1-1: THE PROCESS USED TO PREPARE THE KENT DOWN1 " STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN........................................:............................... . FIGURE 11-2 DoWNToWN KENT 20 YEAR VISION. .11- FIGURE 111-1: THE MARKET AREA FOR DOWNTOWN KENT............................................... III- FIGURE 111-2: CHALLENGES FACING DOWNTOWN KENT.................................................. 111- FIGURE III-3: THE STRATEGIC REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPT........................................... III- FIGURE IV-1: ACTIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE KENT DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN... ......... ................................................IV FIGURE IV-2: PHASING OF KENT DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS......:...............................................................IV- FIGURE IV-3 PRELIMINARY CAPITAL COST ESTIMATES................................................. IV- FIGURE IV-4 RECOMMENDED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS...............................IV- FIGURE IV-5 RECOMMENDED PUBLIC FACILITIES.......................................................IV-' FIGURE IV-6 LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS..... .IV- FIGURE V-1: THE KENT DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS. ...........................................................V- FIGURE V-2: PROPOSED ELEMENTS OF THE NORTH FRAME DISTRICT. ...........................V- FIGURE V-3: THE SUGGESTED CONCEPT FOR FOURTH AVENUE AND JAMESSTREET.......................................................................................V FIGURE V-4: THE TYPE OF OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT ENVISIONED FOR THE N. FOURTH/FIFTH AVENUE TARGET AREA............................................................................V- FIGURE V--5 NORTH FRAME DISTRICT 20 YEAR VISION................................................v- FIGURE V-6: CENTRAL AVENUE CORRIDOR AND WEST FRAME DISTRICTS. ............................................................................................V-: FIGUREV-7: DESIGN ISSUES THAT NEW DEVELOPMENT SHOULD ADDRESS IN THE CENTRAL AVENUE DISTRICT IV-....................................V-1' FIGURE V-S: DESIGN ISSUES THAT EXISTING DEVELOPMENT IN THE CENTRAL AVENUE DISTRICT SHOULD ADDRESS...............:.......................V- FIGURE V-9: CENTRAL AVENUE AS IT EXISTS TODAY...................................................V- FIGURE V-10: HOW CENTRAL AVENUE COULD LOOK.....................................................V- FIGURE V-11 CENTRAL AVENUE CORRIDOR 20 YEAR VISION.......................................V- ' FIGURE V-12: PROPOSED ELEMENTS OF THE EAST FRAME DISTRICT...............................V- FIGURE V-13 EAST FRAME DISTRICT 20 YEAR VISION.................................................V FIGURE V-14 VIEW ON WILLIS STREET NEAR UNION PACIFIC RR TRACKS.........................V FIGURE V-15 PROPOSED ELEMENTS OF THE WEST FRAME DISTRICT.............................V- tKent Downtown Strategic Action Plan 9633RPTSDOC4/7/98 i Contents 96 FIGURE V-16 WEST FRAME20 YEAR VISION...............................................................V FIGURE V 17: PROPOSED ELEMENTS OF THE SOUTH CORE DISTRICT............................V FIGURE V-18: ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS APPROPRIATE IN THE SOUTH FRAMEDISTRICT....................................................................................V- FIGURE V-19: HOW LANDSCAPING CAN DEFINE OPEN SPACE AND ADD TEXTURE TO A BUILDING....:...........................................I.......................V. FIGUREV-20 SOUTH CORE DISTRICT20 YEAR VISION..................................................V. FIGURE V-21: PROPOSED ELEMENTS OF THE NORTH CORE DISTRICT............................V ' FIGURE V 22: EXISTING CONDITIONS ALONG RAILROAD AVENUE......:..............................V. FIGURE V-23: A CANOPY ALONG THE INTERNATIONAL PARKS.......................................V- 1 FIGUREV-24: AN'ALL CROSS'OR'SCRAMBLE'INTERSECTION AT- FOURTH AND SMITH STREETS................................................................V- 1 FIGURE V 25: PROPOSED PERFORMING ARTUCMC CENTER.......................................V- FIGURE V 26: THE PROPOSED KENT PUBLIC MARKET BUILDING, COURTESY OF THE KENT DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP...............................V- FIGURE V-27 NORTH CORE DISTRICT........................................................................V- FIGURE V-28: PROPOSED ELEMENTS OF THE HISTORIC CORE DISTRICT....................... V-: FIGURE V-30: FACADE AND INFILL DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS........................................V- FIGURE V-31 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR COMMUTER RAIIL STATION..............................V- FIGURE v-32 HISTORIC CORE DISTRICT 20 YEAR VISION....................................V- 1 . 1 Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan 9633RPT5DOC4R/98 l a.. ir, .a.l s.r�.r ocw riw{+1 0...�� a... rrwl.r {.rw .w •+r �.. 1 1 �^ ..w.w n Ilrl • y• Sf •11• J f 1 . . tJ„rr/YwYI `o:;o ; fry+ ;_F� -ell i 1 1 1 1 fi.� yr.�.�..wl• 1 .�.r� , r�.�r w..�.rlr. , ��w. 1�•+r•r r'�"'r+wne IMnw,wwr Mw Mr{w • I�w�r Vw+w{ rR{y�V� �r�gwrA^ r� 1 1 DCn <n S r'S�T"I 'oe e vbovd P =Ws used 70 o/e00fe the Xerf Downtown SU7fegic AcWn Par (199 8} r m p m 1 tD In z Vision Mastarplam•d park and access —Fourth Avenue.with 911110waya- _ Grade-ssparated railroad Imtorvvrrt•rm the serves as the dovaloWn's crossng prevna Inasasad red rnprov rn and enhaCOrnince Perk •�j` spnarun avenue-W rs civet sarvlcs horn"to"east-West nd commercial acawass. as aopprtant dowre0wrr a treffic. stretsona. /'` tended olrlrs and rrraed•use _ The rwo RTA commuter red and developrM1 PrOtem autgls• pus station makes downtown It hffited•us• :'/ farniY residences tram ansrMl Kent a regional aartsrl hub and development.steel I �.l Impacts. Traffic alrnmg acmnmms the town's Itlendty. .V massum P10YON MrOWh etlProvsnhanls-and w this KOM Ptrrforrrvhg /,,. ltadAC."'^ -.gyp pal tarmlaroM Ana Carder Ink the - a _ redaysbprtMnL gateways,and RRTm l s =100 ''-r Wit_ saeatmrovern rdsglvthe --"--����?""' Caroal Avenue corrdor s more area with tls /%,/ _J i��}s�.�J.'j]�apEpti'a .'.1d anraays character and greater historic core. econonwc val7ddy. dFS.Ci9 # Is w �03_' f/ grail 1 _ s s.�eNr• =i� Is � £ •, �•' ' t t t 3' arm— r.I 0 _�lG._.L • t rYeMi :.- -ti. i ;It .!. •• r� :l - ! .� '•-' 1 J _� n`: yo �' •rC,� _:ter° "��.•� _ • I^' ,.- ,.'h .JITLl� I- III -+ TA; f^�� 7 ,tip s► r.w,Gsra a t� - �,^'"'3 -InOY housing is c"Ir P•tsaum lem , ' !I k•- -+Sl!� �1 •1 „ E i� :_ I Inks to this tAre ktrenglhens Eli =`` E j� �..... ;^& tm ares east of central •� t ='! '�fi •—I I 3 - Avenue. PuOhc Market and S95WCities ,a'` '�- •-s{•• 'J'�~ r �t Pants s Railroad S�.2 Avenue as a k"DuMM7a pr ;� r �a p..y�^*"`�' r'—,(_ a daact and cwnect 1M RTA -t.'1 ram•/ - - = :• .1 'tenth wen the historic owe. i // MbtW-use residential -Ouamy 040 development ` I deveipprMnt south of the core Creates an""town isidetrcas the historic rare•' ne0bornow and supports Cale° pedestrian ter"Mmhararw aril kufaMasei. P•d•atl•nl OnerMaadre Downtown Kent Strategic Action Plan Vision 0�a0D' mWth The graphic Is visualization of types Of comrnef08l.Office•and residers of mfdl and span the Draft 6rdN7 evpasheauaconlydevep during the rerltmnte* a for discussion does not present specfic devebprnerrt Plans for any panloular Property Figure 11-2 Downtown Kent 20 Year Vision 11-4 ' Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan 9633RPT&DOC-07M I •lw1 t r 1. rt a1 F I.W 11 r ram .._ •t3s ��� • i k (< ' *caw ~ram-�• • l �•-- Qn `« n�{rJx jt�y.t �� ��.1' .`�'•�♦'f~ .'Ilan,ifa �'�-.'r,�+r •" +'�' r �1±• l\�� f 1��(: � l �3rE 1'+-� a ..{' 4nan r.� _I r"'��•a +• (�..-•.r... I ...rani.~ — I .. . :., N.�u�e iil-C r'4i.�rkg;,�rrc� �OrUOsYtvv4�l.^ K�rr�. CSggB� 1 i 1 1 Planning Conc( ,goo j I feasibility of raising the necessary funds through grants and private contributions. ' The result of that study will affect whether the proposal will be pursued in the immediate future. i � I � C S �� • .�,.L _ p Figure UPI:Market area for downtown Kent — Market Rate Residential One-third of the residential capacity for the City is in the downtown area. In order for the downtown to approach this capacity over the next 20 years there must be successful projects that can demonstrate to the development community that there is demand for market rate housing. The best opportunities are single-use residential Kent Downtown Strategic Actton Plan III-2 9633RPT500C-41748 ' 101 Planning Concept wwN Barriers and poor Underdeveloped and connections separate unsightly areas present downtown activities. i poor impression of downtown. IOU Cg3 I F i . I J. a i1j° 0 f lil r r.7 ° b4 ••� d ..�� 1 nl tr 3 l •,• 'n:o L l I� y. per,. q l i ,., • ` �i Ld���. 8.�Pnd �T ,oin,•• A 1 ri Ir i al f to s 8 i u- f "d I L I DO 1 ' n ��--� _ . 1-�yf l 111.�1 ••7s• L I I e (� unMO U �� `" � —7— LIEoJU a 6kj � /it,F- U., qn -1 a . ®Key coo VW bMEnO. •--•-WorovW so PRO ®Peen wW own space -►iwup p+Wk amauom Frgurelff-2:Cbaflenges facing downtown Kent Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan III-5 M3RPT5DOC-417M 102 j Planning Concept 4thd5th - 0 �� North of I ��� P I �^•n o I • - James Street �'' ��?,, �� � --i lam. •�A jt�i, --- , '� �,"' `�r!� j _,ts,'t�• I�'Q�°..11�Y ' �I I I� � -"I''n.i`��,�'Ds a d!�^tm�o�jt DIU - r1 fu;� El. Central o� , a4 •i Smith Street I E.b '— Avenue -�I'�MM-n p� .r_, p r 1!• South of — —� Borden COr idor -, t '� ., Borden Site i vt -s , -: ti Sife 77 }� Fourth }__ { - • ' •i—+� 'i�x Avenue $a` ,, ,I II q ��� i li, •.r � � , ;� 'I 1 � Sip � 1 Q� �,� ', �•-. n �� ,-n�-••i Historic i a'�;•.0 Streets �"'� In Core jP °` <g �r_t's•, o Southern rzi '.,! '�=G,�= core Q J.e.r •�::� r r-- south Railroad Condor=' ij; :r�r/'_ _„ r--p1`�.'�fr�,r� Droop Dw ' tE �"`l ; :b k~ P� .• �' 11., r..•�.�_ �- '.�r..�f �' P���u •,'`l•,!; ir•• �L_�_� ,SOU O-�.'�1�°� �:_��I W.15-'L.a'y��JI p- 3t t�Ci OI �.� s Figure 111-3. The strategic redevelopment concept. Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan III-7 ' 9633RP75DOC-417= Summary of Recommended Actions 103 Master Plan and Upgrade I I�u � ~ �U- 'a Commons Park Institute Design Guidelines Parking d sass ICI - • Drainage For Residential q iaN e Areas *Ach• Layoul/use • _:� so` I smaller scale development Rezone To Allow Office With Mixed $r Plan For Future Of Borden Site - n Ine&Quality ' Use Overlay c CI t' •Createh n I Coud�Stree � developmantneartry V; ➢e.w➢ d ^{--�� � •Retain street access "Pedestrian '' I t 1� d� •Institute design guidelines All Cross v a ��„' Possible Rail Grade Separation Intersection I Rcri ersection t Si I� � -' FI �� ll ( Focus High Quality Development North of Smith Streetstspe enprovemen4 Existing 1 �� — , I - •GudNnaabmake Park it Ride compatible with Baden site R.J.C. r`p V Potential F ' •\ - 1 � Improve Parks Civic Square n , i,F „� r To Provide Key 9 ■ eZY-114 ✓.� ., eT ll ode I,i North/South yi SmIM Suite e, Connection s: Encourage I�F! " I - 6•6 e' ,a to a rail Mixed-use 11DO! iQ i I o Development I r long Mill Creek, I 1) 1 t Linking Mill Creek eeker Street ' - - Park wt Kent Memorial Park LupportMarket N1 , 1 Refine Design A �jlt - - rtus StreetY_� Guidelines To Build R Quality Residential Neighborhoods And tt=e i i Saar Street Ems!_ �- �{ Ensure Compatibility With Commercial Improve 3= =_ - _ _ .o� d Public Uses Ve Bikei To— Q Ep� Downtownntown From rom 1 p r !�I 11'cS I T Interurban Trail Design Guidelines Commute Central Avenue Streetscape Improvements Re Encourage Infitl Rail Stature Refine Design Guidelines Redevelopment w/Parking Structure With Residential To Upgrade Commercial Corridor Comportment Legend: ' Enhance dth Ave. ®public Facilities Redevelopment a a a a a street Corridor rpportnnkMs knprovements Special Districts Core Area l__r with Design Guideline r il 61kel Pad. Design Guidelines Gaterwa ie r ' Links To Encourage Mixed-use -Parks/OpenSpace r I all Station Infill And Reinforce Historic Character Downtown Kent SubArea Action Plan Summary of Recommended Actions 1 Figure IV-1:Actions recommended by the Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan are summanzed above. ' Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV4 -9633RPT5D0C-4?M Summary of Recommended Actions 104 RECOMMENDATION YEARS 0-2 2-5 5-10 10-20 Timing Issues j A. LAND USE A]. Redesignate SF-8 area between Fourth.and Gty to revise:onmg. Fifth Avenues N.to limited office mixed use residential A2. Prepare for Borden site master plan proposal A3. Promote infil l housing As needed ro promote at least 1500 anus. A4. Encourage mixed-use development As needed A5. Study impacts of pawn shops,bail bond , offices,and tattoo parlors B. TRANSPORTATION , B 1. Develop commuter rail station I RTA working wuh Cttyfem timely service 132. Construct street improvements a. Fourth Avenue b. Second Avenue Triggered by site development. e. Smith Street Linked to rail staion conneerrons d. Central Avenue High priority. e. Saar Street Triggered byprivate development f. Meeker Street High priority g. Seventh Avenue Property owner initiated 133. Plan for underpass at James and Willis Determined by Regional fast StreetsIBN&SF tracks Corridor project. B4. Install pedestrian"all cross"at Fourth and Linkr RJCto core Smith B5. Adopt street tree standards C. PUBLIC FACILITIES Cl. Upgrade downtown parks a. Locate a Town Square b. Enhance parks along railroad Could be incremental effort. c. Masterplan Commons Park High priority. d. Develop street tree plan C2. Enhance Gateways a. Fourth and lames b. Fourth and Smith c. Fourth and Meeker Supports roil station d. Fourth and Willis e. Fourth and Meeker e. Central and Meeker , f. Central and Smith C3.Add public buildings a. Performing Arts Center b. Public Market c. Rail station structure C4. Provide trails and Paths Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-6 ' -9633terr5p0c-4nM Summary of Recommended Actions Jos • r RECOMMENDATION YEARS 0-7 2-3 S-lo 10.2o Timing Issues a. Links from Interurban Trail ' b. Path along lames Street c. Mill Creek/Kennebeck C5. incorporate public art Continuousejtbri ' D. DESIGN GUIDELINES D1. Refine design guidelines ' a. Historic Core District b. Central Avenue Corridor District c. Smith and Fourth corridor d. East and west of core e. North James corridor E. TARGET AREAS El. Explore redevelopment opportunities a. Obtain Smith Street right-of-way b. Work with property owner on Borden site Triggered by private development e. Fourth Avenue d. Central core historic streets Ongoing effort w th XDP. e. South Core District Begin residential development incentives. f. Eastern core • g. Central Avenue Corridor District Figure IV-2.Phasing of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Ptan recommendations. Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-7 -9.63_JRPT5DOC-4?N8 Summary of Recommended Actions 106 Recommendation Cost Suggested Funding A. TRANSPORTATION A]. Develop a commuter rail system. $6,600,000. Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority,Sound Transit A2. Street Improvements' a. Fourth Avenue S1,172,578. City,federal grants,developers b. Second Avenue S883,256. City,federal grants,developers c. Smith Street S1,525,461. City,fed"grants,developers d. Central Avenue Undetermined City,federal grants,developers e. Saar Street $1,110,694. City,federal grants.developers f Meeker&Gowe Streets E.of First $565,597. City,federal grants,developers , g. Extend Seventh Avenue S.(Naden Avenue)north of Willis Undetermined Developer It. Install historic street lights S166,523.(Meeker St Example) City,merchants,property owners A3. RR Underpass of Willis&James Street SI3,000,000.for each underpass State,Federal,City A4. Install pedestrian"all cross"at Fourth S 103,000. City Avenue and Smith Street B. PUBLIC FACEL IES B 1. Upgrade downtown patios a. Town Square Park S720,160 City,state grant b. Enhance railroad parks S216,300. City,state grant e. Master Plan Borden Park $40,000 d. Develop Street Tme/Veg.Plan S35,000 B2. Enhance Gateways S824,000. City a. Fourth Avenue and James Street b. Fourth Avenue and Smith Strew c. Fourth Avenue and Meeker Street d. Fourth Avenue and Willis Street e. Central Avenue and Smith Street f. Central Avenue and Meeker Street B3. Three new public buildings a. Civic and Performing Arts Center S13,800.000. Public voted bonds,donations b. Public Market S640.00. Private/public partnership c. Commuter Rail Station Structure Undetermined Federal,state.RTA,city B4. Trails and pathways Undetermined State,federal grants.city a. East(West links—Interurban Trail b. South side of James Street trail c. Pedestrian/bicycle route from Mill , Creek to Kent Memorial Park d. Green River Trail to Commuter Rail Station—Central or First B5. Public Art Undctcrmined City,annually funded program, donations,grants Figure 1V--3 Preliminary Capital Cost Estimate Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-9 -9633RPTSDOC-4/7Nt Summary of Recommended Actions 107 ■ — o -q,U = -.��y Ems,AIN B4-Plan For Underpass ' I •J /J. ri .Laao011 o u� 1 B2.a U 'I;'/.'Q I I , ,V'-�,��7� 111L+ t) —Itiu � •�G" 0o•O1sC17 .r 1 B2.b — j r: 1 B5 -install �j �( C3 I °P��'ty' 1 Pedestrian Friendly - 9 =C:E3 = :.-I Crosswalk System ==-I ` - 0. - 11 "All Cross"or ii fEn �1 ~... B2.f "Scramble" I--.,`U� 4 C71 _ OM 1 a �1.�—!7' I r .,v` B2.d Cr -j L-a.raa�4�?J�''`pi/,..—'I �. MIN, 0IIIIIIII"IIIs „'"1 9 - u'R�SJI►LLI-1J R`4 i �F,o ;iI {+v�4? 51 C+ j01 j Le end: B 2. ' •• Strsd n■...ur$trsspersps r�.. Improvements ■season■■Improwmenis Pedestitan'AN nurseetlon Ceoss- B2.e OGa�o" ]�Possible Underpm 'iransh Station Downtown Kent SubArea Action Plan Transportation Improvements ' Figure IV4 Recommended Transportation Inmprovements Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-10 -9633KPTSDOC-4n9E Summary of Recommended Actions 108 i Focus Support �-1 Upgrade special improvements i proposed public tr districts and on connecting facilities to add L,J target areas with V14 downtown wide-spectrum redevelopment e attractions. i of activity. opportunities IC78'L? .rq I , •� p Ali" U rq Jo I {� i `7 tr � �'' >`,c-.�,z.% i i '� I • I let ^ ,a• �° bl 09 BBB ( is P IJul lu � ?W _ ' ( 1 (. { '( �l . 1 �• it �LL71 Ll LN , P � 1 I- map J lot Q1. �.f •. wr•L .. F•a�.•I V� "'R Yp n IIIn 0.���lf.1T'�'• ° L: (q ° �1Q' r rj i �1!` itii_ _�li b�ln`InIRa ~ 1 %, l �� sF�• P�F. ua M L°gMldy`' .w,Corhrle,Clfl1�,� NM.ingrovW f11N1/CiQO -kllp°f1Y1(Q11�11-i1UK.•il°I,i Figure 1V--5 Recommended Public Facilities Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan IV-1 1 ' -%33PJ TSDOC—M/91 Summary of Recommended Actions 1 � rLr�� ' I j % •r 'll 4 � Cj�o_ i�l�E3� y�1' I � 1 1 bl� 1� � ` A.1 -Redesignate To Allow Mixed-Use And Multi-Family Residential Uses C6 Fte ! owl �I' ..lf.�+ , 0 A I oo d aoa Iry 1! �•fi, I I � 1 al I i ,�, t � o •tom.-� �,. A.3 - Encourageo— Masterplanned Mixed- Use Redevelopment it - � ,� � • ��• �_ g � i i tr�lei� ',I D . r 7r_j N'�', a -i _ ,�� I�SrT F ,:�5;•�..�_SI�� D,d:i �.SIm °� � In lI AI I v _ter[L•� Downtown Kent SubArea Action Plan Land Use Recomendations Figure IV-6 Land Use Recommendations Kent downtown Strateg+c Acton Plan Iv-12 -9633RpT5DOC-417N1 Kent Downtown Districts • I 1 i I•_-red blaMi I ' �— i�,--..-._.--� � •/ — 1�Ip'�'�)I!`= riQ, ,C�eC� j n , '�_ ....ti N I'F NorthIr ► I.�. ?: n t I!o 1c 4— - _ �: Q. ado 8 ' ' .1t� —gyp� �.... `, �• 1 r �� P � a'r--0�'I. Central r �� , •r. Er: _ '• 1 l � ; ' z Avenue F Corridor Er � IW4 North Core-, � I. 1' I 1, IV•1 0 ,.�..•z•----...tea Mast West I,u _��-r � j � � • a� Frame 1 �'✓=came i: it I , , •' � � A ° •� r ` •r I Historic t ?, • - o �; •o. `� I '{' �^.o. __ p9'i� 1�� ' I;1 F , Q.C.% Yp� �Qyclq•. • III` I �Y-.! � '•,p��� \ .�`'� .. -_•�-ee � �7�L� I �-_ SSS bf1�. {P 0 r '�1��1 •Yid ❑Ir �`..Ll�'.{''m -a 6 Q� OAt- '� ~ South Corer 4 IrL J. V. l.� I I •�.-F i ;:+''ol (; O � ) 'C d I ��'IM W Figure v.1:The Kent downtown districts. V-2 Kent Downtown Strategic Action Alan Kent Downtown Distdwa Institute Design Guidelines For Residential and Office Areas Improve Local Circulation 3 Reduce •Achieve high quBW Impacts of Through Traffic smaller scale devebpmerd L J1 —lI •Open Cloudy Street i ID F— �I( I •Open EM conmeroal street I ! (( •Cul de sac tst,2nd&3rd Master Plan and Upgrade o Commons Park `( •Parking&access t — i D • Drainage / . L(ayout/use EEO i i o CPf I 3 , Plan for Possible t "-= • O ; Lg, Rail Grade t= I°° tQo }� I Separation 't t street e o Y —+— me • i t } -,t+ ri Rezone To Allow ! IN - om(,•' , ( , Office With Mixed Use Overlay Construct Gateway Elements • Screen Parking Lot rr too' rnr sw low N sommon� Legend: Public Facilities Rsdsvdopmsnt F s� r H I!Il I'--I Special Districts opportunities Improvements II L__I with Design Guldelins Links1��� Met Pod Psrks*pen Space OGetsways t _ i� � nmft Station 1=T Downtown Kent SubArea Action Plan North of James Street Area Figure V-2:Proposed elements of the North Frame District Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-4 9611RPT5D=-v7M r + � A MON CROSSWALK DESIGN , E L ! .t DOWN < � K E n p r Sli;*1FiG � IV � DFrAlLS ,a ♦.s-ti �r Stt�rias;F 51c�N��r� L'X 2• E.3Cr1—:7" iKent Downtown Distn_-_113 ' — Provide Gateway Improvements at Fourth Avenue and James Street. This high traffic intersection close to the Commons and the Regional Justice Center is an important downtown entry point. The unimproved Borden-owned parking lot at the southeast comer could be greatly enhanced by a sign and landscaping that complement the architecture and plantings of the public facility.A wall could incorporate the buff color scheme of the Commons and Regional Justice Center and perhaps echo some of the building materials and detailing. A design team that included members of the business community, an architect, a landscape architect, artists and planners recommended a distinctive crosswalk pavement design and distinguished streetlights. - INTERSECTION ION CROSSWALK DESIGN 57RESI-[NAME LYD11 ��SIGNAGE SIGNAGE 1DErfnF7CAnDETAILS SIGNA2'X 2' GATEWAY LIGHT Figure V-3: The suggested concept for Fourth Avenue and James Street. Development Target Area Actions — Encourage Office/Residential Mixed-Use Development at the N.Fourth Avenue/N.Fifth Avenue Target Area As noted above, the plan promotes the conversion of the single-family area between N. Fourth and N. Fifth Avenues to mixed-use office and multifamily residential development. These uses will benefit from proximity to the park and the visibility along Fourth Avenue. Also,they will be less adversely impacted by the park activity and traffic) Figure V-4 illustrates the type of development that is envisioned. ' Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-5 9673Ft"5C a-Y7M 114 r t ,. •� rl ~- 5t`ti r } _ 14 lR• � t ti�' ti�44 � � r + 'tit L - � :� �`���� - _•� I�� F� .� �1 Z i r' -j - Y i G I - 13J I /j1 LIP�S Kent Downtown Districts 115 fz IA L S - S � S Figure V-4.The type of office/residential mixed6use development envisioned for the ' N. FourtWifth Avenue target area. Finally,the City should administer district-specific design guidelines to ensure that: • Development presents an attractive building face and/or landscaping to James and Fourth Streets. • Site improvements do not negatively impact projects to the north in terms of noise, traffic, air quality,sun/share,or visual intrusion. • Development does not result in houses converted to marginal offices without substantial redevelopment. Although on the periphery of the downtown, the North Frame area merits special attention. A master plan for the Commons Park could begin to address important issues. Redevelopment of land along the N.Fourth/Fifth Avenue corridors north of James Street will provide opportunities for additional housing in a convenient downtown location near recreation resources. It will also provide opportunities for office/housing mixed use or housing near offices. Finally,as one of the downtown's most important entries,the Fourth and James gateway merits high priority in the proposed gateway enhancement program. Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-6 9633RPTSOOC-NM Kent Downtown Districts 116 , Upgraded Commons Park j with improved access, drainage and parking---: ;•.office mixed-use development Cloudy Street connection fh)• U. � I — G ) � L= —=. j Q ' � ty a� a ar Lz r n 6 a =1 113 o 9 .or, q >a E] II o b >3 d p 17 P Q Q James St. j `-- to ul Irv) .1 pope dill III III I mI Oo CO Z ' a Commons ¢' =-Gateway feature LL c Pedestrian connections r James Street landscaping so and sidewalk Improvements m Grade-separated railroad . crossing as part of the regional- Fast Corridor project 1 r Downtown Kent Strategic Action Plan { Hill, North Frame District I Please No%: Shs vauakubon is a conceptual nterpretatlon of growth management pofoes and Downtown Kent SV2"m Acton Phn recommendatom. k does no represent a specific re=nrnendabon for ally one panel. kt purpose 6 to provide an example of possible building nrAL ndudung height to abon.use.density,and sae amenities. Figure V-5 North Frame Distna 20 year vision Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-7 awonPTs000-.nice 117 Kent Downtown Districts i t a ;T jy 1 Possible itff+�-,` I y ,lS ��I; ." Rail Grade Separation ram (� T� ,;r •�i , Improve Smith Street ��,� P ..lames scree _ At Railroad f' °, a{ �►3 nil o Improve Parks To Provide Key • � North/South�o o; Connection a "O•I. r Create a Trail qv Along Mill Creek. jYJ•�y o ( Linking MR[Creek Park wl Kent mi.street ( Memorial Park Support Market Refine Design Guidelines To Build fi Meeker Stree ;• :.. d'd Quality Residential ! � a' i Neighborhoods And Gowe Stregj �R T Ensure Compatibility With Commercial &Public Uses f rr % b e 1� Extend Meeker 5 cuss" Q'•v Q,�, ` 'm,oa I Gowe Street Improvements I _ a _ ( J� �a 4'i i; o•u'' To The East 0 ( Yt '�• b air Street q New Parking Garage Between Titus& Gowe Streets e Yw fw• M Tr Y •gun 3;,^ •_—.i t 1 It e� ' Improve Central Avenue Streetscape Commuter Refine Design Guidelines Rail Station \_�.�O Upgrade Commercial Corridor Legend: r Public FacNities Redevetopmerit 0 sa I Street _ oPPortun im s pr ognier + I r —1 Special Datricu ,..—t with Design Guideline O IV, -Ir'specie) Gaaways rintersectionParkslopan SPau tinsh station Downtown Kent SubArea Action Plan Central Avenue Corridor District Figure V-6:Central Avenue Corridor and West Frame Districts are illustrated above. Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-9 96]]R/T000C-47M Kent Downtown Distn....118 � J Qd�..YIM eYCW.Mq � iw..YW MFN11.11. 1 I ' I.IIO.i.yYy N.YM•MM AiiMYw M�1i.. 0 • It O T. b�ter.bww.ral. � O o�...►.nti.,...b w�..` MOb1WMKIii p-w P W e.w w Mw �tb. e. Figure V-7 Design Issues That New Development Should Address in the Central Avenue District. Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-11 953MPT50M-Nq9 , 119 1 AA �- '�-Gmr+fLr•41 ilyLy.'t.rL R.J L Y.N ,�9j{;{I � artsrM a.re�dhwl n,l:+•ni i 1 -�...aso••, ^•M11Nwnhinb,lll /ry�;�; � , M 4sr.M VG+a....�i•iNrL�.U4�. ){�i % '^�+.. v. � , �••�•�Tr•J4nW.p au—, � �!: _ .7�f / Slp.r tvLna gf f WS L.NIIryi r•[f.l.tip.� ,..j alNa/i•.VNiFC a 2 zr y , Vr r [no�q.II.4.JAY .01..wlrurt.L 1 —Porn [I•..y J...V rp.yHiW 1Y+t1...y—' _ - _- �w•A�I/rOfl.[YA ►�a Y1rt .•y/Y 4LS� � �fMA♦;�f�•.�lam'.y.•rhn.[ I Ce rrAi AY4r.JP. dl*Str.r,-C Jh.`rpufd Av,&,�55 Kent Downtown DistrictL 120 i �W W Md w MdM.W/new Ziftft" r.r IMF►W�Inq wu.l I.aW pMwtlM «bnW Mra4.Ws•"6Y why..., rutlr►raretle�«Mlrr M.w.nb a40 Ouw.nde M tf Mrr y.N►ar"V w •r A+r�ti...w.ea.. oo � O w.�..M�Mi.+w.wrearn.o W..wp.w►.fthv ly.w.'nn.. 0 ` ►«Ylp M 1.k« P r MwY I.I/�wr.1MM1 ` rpWr r YR�r wftftM .M nM[w.Mry winwn W�Ihq Y«1OMc1 Figure V-8:Destgn Issues That Existing Development in the Central Avenue district Should Address. Because Central Avenue is many people's first impression of downtown appearance and development quality,the corridor is important to the whole downtown image. For this reason,corridor improvements should be given priority. Successful arterial improvements in other cities in the region have demonstrated that upgrading Central Avenue is possible if the City and property owners work together. Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-12 O 33WTS000-Y7= Kent Downtown Districts 121 Emil MI � y Figure V 9.,Central Avenue as it exists today. Y 1 J 0 I 1 Y _ ' _ Figure V-10.A Visualization of How Central Avenue could look. Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-13 7633WT50M-47M Kent Downtown Districts 122 Grade-separated railroad crossing ........ . � James SL yy :i w a Redevelopment on Central Ave. $r'l Q ,I t_ , supporting Commuter Rail Station....... - ' Smith St. Public Market.......................... '1 Gateways on Smith and p� - Streets ..................... .. ,� I Ip_, ;, Meeker � :—• Meeker SL Intersection and easttwest sidewalk �� a Improvements at Meeker and Gowe ' IL Streets ................................• Incremental redevelopment according ri 1 ` Titus SL to Central Avenue Comdor guidelines••' Street trees where space permits........ . . P�j .r•_ ai �^� 71 Downtown Kent Strategic Action Plan Central Avenue Corridor District II ' I ' t III Please Note; The wswf¢atxxt Is a conceptual interpretation of growth management policies and Downtown Kent Strategic Action Plan recommerWahons. It does not represent a Spec* reconvnendauon for any one parcel. Its purpose is to provide an example of possible building refill,including height.location,use,density,and site amenities. Figure Figure V-11 Central Avenue Cofddor20 Year Vision Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-14 esaa�rsooc—.v�ae - �q Kent Downtown Districts 123 r Create C a -- � I a Trail N r 1 ; e W-A-7 �� at q-F � Along Mill Creek o LfL� � ^" ' a ,o b j as Linking Mill Creek 1 James Srree Park w/Kent a tf ru o• Memorial Park loll! 4-_ �— a>; 0 • a !� Refine Design Guidelines To Build 'is_n_-ns`rgr, e Duality Residential Neighborhoods And i c Ensure Compatibility t e With Commercial 3 Public Uses �Meeker Street aGowe street �A••v� 1 y V �Q Extend Meeker& N51 I op: l ; : Gowe Street o. oq „ -tTitus Strew ', .a y • ,1j : •1 aSQ Q,nD' E- 6 ; ,• Improvements i ' �� [ �' - ,oai— - , K — To The East �saarstreet, ~ : t7 �•�' �• Improve Central ' P ; n EL�Vt �', ;�.a f o Avenue Streetscape c "'Io Re£rne Design Guidelines D rTy5 . plt To Upgrade xnnfittflMrjr'a� I�°b •0 IH Commercial Corridor -15 '`—t I� lam► t n2; I., •-- ` tat L� ^, , t Legend: Public Facilities a Redevelopment e e e tl e/Strut J Opportunities Improvement r--I Special District JL Special I —_1 with Design Guideline i • OGateways ,r Inlersaction 1 �� -ParkslOp.nSpau i iTnmitstation r^ �-- - Downtown Kent SubArea Action Plan East Frame District Figure V-12 Proposed Elements of the East Frame District Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-16 %7JRiTSdOC-NNa Kent Downtown Dlstria to 124 James St In O � LT D n ❑ {may ...............Mill Creek/Memwnal Park Trail rz U mdh St ........._Senior Center "` 17� h C ...........Downtown gateways at Sn ttt, Titus,and Meeker Streets L .........Residential development , 7 �_ b• ............Pedestrian unpmvernents on y -.•� Meeker and Gowe Streets , ••-Central Avenue Condor m improvements and redevelopment ` t Downtown Kent Strategic Action Plan r East Frame District t Pleas Note: This visuaimation%s a conceptual mreryretatwn of growth manaoemer"policies ] _ and Downtown Kent Strategic Action Pion recommenoatrorts. It does not repreienl a soerdie rerarrmendatron for any one Parcel Its purpose is to provide an example of passible owadutg infiR.including Aegta.location.use.density.and sae arnenum. Figure V-13 East Frame Distract 20 Year Vision Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-17 aea]R►TSOM—NM - It � i irl•• ' 't- ,-c7� ':• �'` ' l� -• �,� III? '�.�'/ .rl'� lot li"r � M�„ 1.- rj"t si� {••. y�S rl''q '-••�y�,i( ht ,•�1_-1� .. +e J-,� ��7 �` ._,_...c-n�h7 .P-1�7'� In�;.�-��`"'=.rJ-1 '3't��•i•i�'�tJ � AII i SI�Ty�1:,�'4f'-'N7•• 1f f�� 'Ilab� , J .�� 4 Z +.Y? ter" Ll J i.. ��Yf;♦ 'vim � .�+. `•+S Y :r: r'•1 a.�I �,.- � �,y- � '..,, � Jr':D Y.G��(; � r_, I )r r'�s� � — �,,,• S�_r• i�r'-4 air': •.�.a=-:�`--�:�'1_ '�.,.�•���+._ Csc� .. `--' •. �•'�' iL:ti ti�l,•_1 f+� .:rr ten. 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C:fd?�SK4?ra� i,niprov'o:•ef-as. n l47,7Ls1!! raSJ or.f.,aI as 4'cippmett a).^ g SJnr J►re&r. 125 Kent Downtown Districts 126 V l9 A III rI D � �Tyh i�L 1.4f1 MCI r7 NI Figure V-14 Existing view and the view with the proposed improvements along Willis Street near the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. !vote the bicycle pedestrian trail connecting downtown to the Interurban Trail, greensward improvements,and new mixed-use residential development along Saar Street Design Guidelines Design guidelines are recommended to ensure that the new development comprises a unified whole with compatible uses, integrated circulation, adequate capital facilities,and attractive amenities. The design guidelines should reflect the type of uses proposed by the property owners. This particular district would also benefit from large site master planning so that project review might involve a phased site master plan concept. Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-19 ' BeJlRPTSUOC-NAC Kent Downtown Districts 127 it w a sr• ,«• �- L+ =C � f I Master Plan and Upgrade Lj 1 Commons Park •Pailivill 6 access * Drainage • LayvA l use I �1 ' • , Orate Improve Connections To Park a Interurban + / '• f' Trail ' Park S Ride 1'I �� will be phased out o, ��j It,and parking transferred ,;i •i'� rR 1 Q to Rail Station. Area t% '+�•i+lJ+ C 1 may be available for development I Encourage Mixed-use Development 4 c LI Improve lJ f0 ' Aluff Shaw Bike/Ped.Links To Cal Downtown From ; I; I Interurban Trail !� I INC_ • • xF I ',Crwis Sorrel New Access Road By DeveloperICI tt%s street % hh f 31 Legend: Public Facilities Redwslopment a e■e III street Opportunities Improvements I i , I I •"—'-')Special Districts .--r WM Design Guideline OGatawapa �t B&ofF4d. Unks _y ®Parwopen Space U I Cul-de-sac `e-sac r iTransttStation Downtown Kent SubArea Action Plan T. West Frame District Figure V-15,Proposed elements of the West Frame District are illustrated above. ' Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-20 0033PPTSPOC-4740 — — — j Kent Downtown Districts 128 ..... ................union Pacific Railroad _—J �QO James SL aYlp .. tAf R D "" C oil A o "' 'Interurban Bicycle Trail 411 !ill OM 9 D all AAIO g III 1 ao t at11, ID TV t-0IIUD 9 niO it ti i r►r(ii niO - g iegtnlit ••Metro Park-and-Ride rtulnwo 11UIDIIUa 1 IllDell D e d DUD Di 8 d L Smith SL y � t qqqq� � 1 p c G .""Better parking and access to d the park 1 i Meeker St I ' I � • a.L�I . ............. New office. retail, residential. '—! and commercial activities in a $ masterplanned development Jt tt t tmi w i .............New access road off Willis Street c� 1 Trail connection from Interurban Trail t Wlls St to Downtown Im Downtown Kent Strategic Action Plan West Frame District i r i• Please Note: This visualization is a conceptual Interpretation of growth management polices r' and Downtown Kent Strategic Action Plan recommendations. it does not represent a spectlic y reconirnenaatron for any one parcel. its purpose is to provide an example of possible bufkmg i utfill.including height.location.use.density,and site amenities. �d/� ii�•i�lt; ii f Figure V-16 West Frame District 20 Year Vision Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-21 903WTSDOC-W7M of _ Kent Downtown Districts 129 Enhance 4th Ave. Corridor Improve Bike/Ped.Links To Downtown From Central Avenue Interurban Trail Streetscape Improvements Refine Design Guidelines To Upgrade Commercial Corridor D Meeker Street cri z i r �' ► IStrBe M I � _tom � I 1 3 • !-�-� I \ �• Q 1 ` Wilds of / o p ~ I K� S� `;•\d t I ( � ! l! jilt t n o m .�:t��e �' -� i�aio npbnlnbl G° lt �► �t _I South Core Redevelopment Target Area Commuter 1 Rail Station With Design Guidelines and Parking To Encourage Mixed-Use Garage Residential Redevelopment a raw. sw fee im N saw a� r I 1 Legend: ®Public Facilities FZwdevalopment I e e I I I Streat OpponunMes Improvemwnts 1---1 Special Districis ! L—J with Design Guideline OGatown" 1771 _ BIW Pad. I L i Links ++ Parks/Open Spree i Gul-desae �,�ransit station ; , ill Downtown Kent SubArea Action Plan South Core District Figure V-17.Proposed Elements of the South Core District. ' Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-24 a633NMSDOC—NM -- jr li{i+U dlff�t i 1�:r w Ali , 1 Kent Downtown District 131 Fourth Avenue signature improvements ....... > _ ;.....Infill along core streets U.10 -••Realignment of supports historic character `a street tL z- m ;Inul i ao 0 Gowe SL f o = o t I City Halia y o 1RtfF3 c _ x w 1 - r= I I e i t7 ococ� - t ' l ,•rr. 11 ql I 1 A ��— r s 1 v r o 4 y WillisStreet CZT-r boulevard^� q AtIQ i Path to =•Cluster of mixed-usel e Interurban multifamily restdences =• Gateway landscaping Trail— .... around courtyards and along upgraded Redevelopment coordinated streetscapes with new parking along railroad• Parking and ' street improvements along railroad:.............. Commuter Rail Station................ i Padung • Bus tenter • Station smrat<re •Platform and site improvements Downtown Kent Strategic Action Plan South Core District r ; i Please Nate: This vlsual¢atlon is a nnceptwl interyretabon or growth management poGcxs and Downtown Kent Strategic Anon Plan recommendations. It does not represent a specific recommendation for any one parcel. Its purpose is to provide an example of possible buildag Infill,Inducing heght.location,use,density,and sae amembes. `�1 • 1 TI I I ( � 1 1 1 Figure V-20 South Core District 20 Year Vision Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-28 aesanPrstxx-viisa Kent Downtown Disti..,r.32 I Rezone To Allow Plan For Future Of Borden Site Office With Mixed •Create high quality Use Overlay development nearby •Retain street access •institute design guidelines Master Plan and Upgrade Focus High Quality Commons Park Development North of Smith •Parkktg d access •Streetscape improvemerrts Drairiage 1r 1t •Gud m etnes to ake compatible with Borden site Existing I r-- i l �I U {� Possible Park 8 Rlde Q, r i �l Rail Grade May be available r � t Separation ' for development F — j I P,r ± 1 F�LI�Y 1 . ' �V RAC. I O'er—', e �Hr'- _•.u� �l�' tar if r _.FJtr- I 1 11 -• I1� I c Interurban Trai Improve Parks To Provide Key "Pedestrian North/South All Cross"Intersection Civic Connection Some Street Connections Square When Development Occurs Or hoar Z. yam. low N earn mommomon Le end: t i II I ©Public Facilities Rade"lopment a a a a 1 sheet Y Opportunities Improvements Special Districts r--r 1 1__J with Desrgn Guidelkre 0Gateways i I ""* Blker Ped. -Parks/Open Space V Links r• -fir (ICul-de-sac 1 rransitStation Downtown Kent SubArea Action Plan North Core Dishict Figure V-21:Proposed elements of the North Core District are illustrated above. Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-30 9633RP75000—47M --— 133 Kent Downtown Districts Figure V-22.The above illustration shows existing conditions along Railroad Avenue. 1 YT L:L- 1 1 Figure V-23.A canopy along Railroad Avenue will provide pedestrian protection and market space Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-32 ecax+Prsooc-rrAe i Kent Downtown Distric..,, 134 — Construct Pedestrian"All Cross"or Scramble System at the Corner of Fourth Avenue and Smith Street The-King County Regional Justice Center(RJC)brings many new employers and visitors to downtown. The RJC can be a boon to the downtown if it is linked to the core area shops, restaurants, and services. An "all cross"pedestrian connection, which provides for pedestrians to move diagonally through the intersection in the signal sequence while all automobiles wait,would facilitate pedestrian linkage. It is recommended that the Public Works Department explore the feasibility of such a design and the intersection be upgraded with gateway landscaping and signs. If an "all cross"or scramble system is not feasible, then,at a minimum,signals can be sequenced to encourage pedestrian crossing, especially during non-peak traffic periods. ii e N Figure V-24: "AO cross'or"scramble'intersection at Fourth and Smith Streets to allow 4-way crossing at a signal sequence. Decorative pavement,canopy or trel/is,and enhanced private landscaping are possibilities. i Kent Downtown Strategic Acton Plan V-33 9633RPr3DDe—4o7A9 .i - r.� r a i + I L �W T V• � � j 1 � {� T , �;eirre V-Z4: "Ait cross'Ar"s�ramt)ie'it rQ;�ectc�i at Faurtl:ano S7r»th Streets to afto.v 4-vay crvssryy ai z srgrai scGuence. Z?e{C.nf.vB pau��rr ant. c�,tiry cr fre.",E and Pnt;ancedG(',,ato landscapiog are�assre;lrt;es. I 1 t Kent Downtown Districts 136 1 � n T '• y �,,."� KePlr F'ERFORHINy ARTS LENTFR Figure V-25:Shown above is the proposed Civic and Performing Arts Center design by the Bumgardner Partnershijj Support a Civic and Performing Arts Center Downtown. A Civic and Performing Arts Center with facilities for conferences and other events, would be an important attraction to the downtown,extending hours of activity into the night. It would provide a much-needed location for events,performances, meetings,and educational programs. The center would also be a lively element if pedestrian-oriented uses,such as small shops,newsstands, flower stalls,coffee bars, pedestrian spaces,and/or public artwork, are included along Fourth Avenue and Smith Street.The entry to the site could include a plaza that for outdoor performances and celebrations. Ic rrz D G G a o a Figure V-26 Architect's drawing of the proposed Kent Public Market building-courtesy of the Kent Downtown Partnership. — Support the Public Market The Public Market on Railroad Avenue between Meeker and Smith Streets will add an important activity. It will anchor businesses on Railroad Avenue,enhance the Sister Cities Parks complex,and serve as a connecting element between the commuter rail station and the North Core. To support the market the plan recommends additional parking on Railroad Avenue and a sidewalk with a canopy east of Sister Cities Parks to provide a shelter for outdoor stalls in the summer and pedestrian weather protection in the winter. Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-35 Y611MPTSDOe-NO! 137 15 Ulk Nt F.-O;re L425:Snot..gabave:sOwUrrpusedCmc and PeaonnVArTsCefj;e revanLy1,..eFiu-iVacooerFa aners�; ,Ai •SiFi __� r�. G C GDC y: i ems.='�r.�_�•e.r z� CT._.,r_ I���'_`����Y' ^yS� � • Y ��i � rYf 7J'�•~ Jv,�.�11 _ / y . s _ Lrrc fl# r o:,-posed Kerr f hr - l:Ci1ac-:Sf of trc iCCtt G';:frh�v.��f'arnars.5;7. i I t ,Kent Downtown Districts 138 Potential for masterplanned mixed-use development••; Signature street Office development... • Mixed-use development improvements along Smith Street : along Fourth Ave.-. Gateway feature feat •.. u o u c z loi o � James St. III RI r 9 9 A ' ccc oo co 3� q cc pe • Iauaflig8atif �8g :n:u•;t�• 9uar$$I ut 1*6 ut ton 3 Smith St. 1 ter- i..r cc11191 o � - r•• t: 1 _MeekerSL ei m�• 1_: ( m Pedestrian...•••• a' Improved ° < Public a all-crass/gateway = Sister Cittes m Market 0 Intersection S Parks y U_ .8 tr U Z •••Outdoor performance! m celebration area Smith Street street improvements • / Downtown Kent Strategic Action Plan „ North Core District 1 Please Note: This vlsuaaam is a conceptual interpretation of growth management ponies and ra Downtown Kent Soateglc Arlon Plan rawrnrnendattrms It does not represent a spectfic raommendauon for any one parcel Its purpose is to prowde an example of possibb building r 1 ., Infix rndudlng helghL baton•use,density,and sde amendtes. Figure V-27 North Core District 20 Year Vision Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-36 9633RPTSOW-47M r Kent Downtown Dist 139 riCLS Core Area Design Guidelines To Encourage Mixed-use Inf ll And Reinforce Historic Character Improve Parks To Provide Key Potential~ North/South Civic Square Connection i Assure ■ O -' ( .i Pedestrian Oriented - r o _ y � • n Support Markel Redevelopment With Improvements At This Gateway J S rth Sneot t � Emphasize `✓ i Restoration of r Buildings Which l I I Support Historic Meeker Street i Character • Of The Core Enhance I , i q. Railroad 4th Ave. O South Corridor Corridor Ca Redevelopment .—" Target Area Titus sheet I • � � � I j 't+�T n , Central Avenue o i Streetscape Improve - Sear street 2 I Q t Improvements Bike/Ped. • j r� * \ tE= ix Lr-J 0-If Links To I—o Pam„ 1I ` :-_ Downtown Fro —woks sneer �s Commuter Interurban Trail �� poop Dll��igltl I l''�- '� ZU Rail Station a �,�n VIM q� P toe 2W sw woe N Design Guldelines -r ie �� To Encourage � I o'I�_�I n�J , ' �' ��� -- Mixed-Use Infili Redevelopment Legend: i�f ®Public Facilities 5• Rodevolopawnt ■0/1 a a SUW Opportunities Improveents r�—I Special Districts r--� s i L_J with Design Guideline OG•rsw•Ys BOWPed. - Space = Units Parks/Open pen Cul-de-sac nmft station T Downtown Kent SubArea Action Plan Historic Core District Figure V-28:Proposed elements of the Historic Core District. Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-38 96MIR"500c-u7096 T ------ _ ' Kent Downtown Districts 140 ea@�JOq$ 4POoRR>� CAR I LOWS CAF I i Before After - ET1 FAANKLIN BUILDING 1. Meeker Street - Before Repaint the building enamor t—Walt the eaeegtoo of due building and the Ben Franklin building.all the buildup song the snub side Replace the canopy web a Larger more ttodmattal 7kese two bwldmp an be tied tegnher with a and w of Meeker Saes are two stories tall Thu one story canopy and mmall below transom windows. Rsastm paufup aehone and comtee line, bolding a somewhat of s'mosmg moth'a"the profeatng and wall a"aid teplaa wait pe0aatan Meeker Sass tla-Wnat, Into drawing sujiga0 the oriented nsns Nor hang below the otwpy addition of a¢coed attry for residential use BEN t FR �— 1 C %i• •t Rcmow sign Will pant a new am will,a mote J ► 1. Meeker Street - After «adagosl long ark,onfo dot budding how- 7bc Ben Ftadcln buddaq has a large amount of wan i vwiace- Tam large area can be desmted wall a yaneq t of punted panerto. If is afro an deal location for a Inaease ale storefront(hung to the maximum hetsla Add awrwgs oea each bay Replace dot amnf downtown mural- posoble and install tranom windows proiectatg s,gm WA form tbaf Aang rrom die awnnf below. by Armin Quilif Figure V-30 Fagade Improvement and Infid Development Concepts Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan V-40 9633Rpf501W-en19e r jos wa �., .... rig 'G • • 'I � 1 1 • I • � ` FORIE /!d//4 • t' ..it .C- / 0,w/irrV�T�Y' � • • :w� �w Y �«�w •lit==. � ///'• /'..r IR �• � fl , Market Area for Downtown Ken iDowntown Strate is Action PI SeaTac Tukwila } � Renton / I ' J Kent LT Des Moines a r CCD zZ= Covington j'g Z om� Maple Valley "' m Federal Z Way Aubum l/ a Black Diamond i Planning ' Services Figure III-1 ` Office t Appendix :Revised DSAP Recommended Actlons 144 Figure IV-2:Phasing of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan Recommendations , RECOMMENDATION Strategic Time Frame from 2004 A. LAND USE 0-2 years 2-S years 5.10 years 10-20 years Timmg lssues Al. Aedaigate SF-8 area between James&Cloudy ;.;w ,� City to revue zoning. Streets and Fourth&Fifth Avenues N.to DICE andi+ muhi-farm ly residental A2. Review master plan dcvclopmenl applications for s ,spy,•', _ --: r Kent Station(fmr.Borden site) A3. Promote mfill housing t least 200 marker rate dwelling units by 2008 a lExtend multi-family residential tax abatement to oaf-,��;:, Revise existing mule famtly residential rental units in Downtown development uz abasementprogram. b. Reduce or waive permit ftxx for Downtown fry res dential development c Allow five stories of wood-frame construction Review applicable building andfire codes, above a concrete base d. Remove Zoning Code mrmnium lot size A.„'�� Include in 2004 CPAICPZ cycle ' requirement in development standards for multi- �? " family residential zones in DSAP districts A4 Encoura c mixed-use development - As needed Lincoln Park&Rare lot King County selling 8 acres of DCE-zoned 9.5 ' acre lot;an Recommendation DI.d. b. Municipal Parking Lot "r4, 1Possible long-roar inserter In mired-use c. Ten(10)ecru between SR-167,the UP RR, Lot zoned DCE isfor solo see ' Wills&Meeker Streets - - RecommendanotuB5 and DIA AS Study impacts of pawn shops,bail bond offices,day labor agencies,caainoa,aduh entertasnnierK businesses,gas stations and tattoo parlors 'u;•n• . ,i , A6. Rezone DCE aria on Central Ave.between Srmtli Fold into 2004 CPAICPZ eyde. and Gowe Streets to GC , A7. Allow underground ttormwaler detention vaults _- _ Review applicable development standards of ' where appropriate far Downtown sites larger dun Public Workr Department one acre in size B.TRANSPORTATION 0-2 Years 2-5 5-10 10-20 'Timing Israeli 81. Develop commuter rail station Service compommu completed in 2001. ' B2. Construct street trisprovemsents is. IFourthAvessm 1 1.1ames to north of Smith SL Completed in 2004. 2 1 North of Smith St.to M poker St. Scheduled for completion in 2005. ' b ISecond Avenue Triggered by site devirloptivent I Sidewalk replacerntnt Smith St to Namson So Scheduled for compJetwn in 2006. e. Smith Street Linked to rail station connections&Kent Station development I Fourth Ave to Railroad Ave. Scheduled for completion in 2003 ' d Central Avenue Hegh pnonty I Smith St to Geo SL Completed u 200e. e Sae Street Triggered by private developmemi. f Meeker Street High pnorsty , g. Seventh Avenue Property owner initiated B3. Plan for underpass id lamas andWdhsSinet" Determined by Regional Fast Corndorproject. UP and 13NSF tracks 134, biwht R>Grseei'av ' 83.- Adopt street tree sandards Strew tree plan and species seleeaoa document B4, u currwitly applied to development 85. Consider iiec ssebihryoptioru from Willis and ' Mteko Streets for psapmies located between SR- 167 and the Union Pwric RR IV-2_SumRecAcbonsMaft Page I , 145 Appendix :Revised DSAP Recommended Actions C. PUBLIC FACILITIES 0-2 ears 2-5 year; 5.10 years 10-20 year.Timing Issues Cl U grade downtown parks a Locate a Town Square • 3; b. Enhance parks along railroad - Could be incremental elan, mm' C. Masterplan Coons Playfteld - - ='' e- - High priorj -coordinate parking, d.IDevelop street tree plan Completed. C2. Enhance Gateways a I Fourth and James b IFourth and Smith c I Fourth and Meeker Supports tad station d Fourth and Willis h T`euin#end-MeskM liCentral and Meeker f lCentrool and Smith g. IScoond and Smith Connects Kent Station and Historic Can. C3. Add public buildings L Performin Arts Center___ b. Public Market This hem completed but Public Market has returned to Municipal Parlong Lot e. Rail station structure Service components completed in 2001.parking arage completed 2002. C4. Provide trails and Paths a Links from Interurban Tail b. IP&th alonR Jame Street e. IMill Creek/Krnnebecle C5. Inicaporste public art Continuous a orr C6. Improve pedestrian hndge over Mill Creek at Temperance SL C7. Plan for eventual undergroundmg of all utilities in long-term Implementation-romcrdmg with the Historic Core District - _ se development D. DESIGN GUIDELINES 0-2 years 2-5 5.10 rs 10-20yearTuninjoissuics Dl Refine design uiddines ' a Historic Core Don" Completed,inrorporated into adopted ' Downtown Den ii Guidelines to Cenvil Avenue Comdor District Sri above. e ISrmth and Fourth comdor See above. d Fast Frame and wessef eeroWest Frame Include in 2004 CPA/CPZ cycle. District parking standards revision e North ianseseemderFrune District Consistent wok DSAP boundanes-include in incorporated into Downtown Design Revi7W - 2004 CPA/CPZ cycle Ana A ' i i i i E TARGETAREAS 0-2yeass 2-5 cars 5.10 ears 10-20yeatisTiminfilssues El Es lore md clopmentopprmunities a 10blain Smith Street right-of-way b. Work with property owner on Borden site Sale completed City is master planning site ' c IFourib Avenue d Central core hutme streets Ongoing eon with KDP e. South Core Diem Revise mrs denaal development incendve,and 6 Gastemeere encourage mired-are ' g,Cenral Avenue Corridor District f. F. COMMUNrrY BUILDING 0-2 years 2-5 yeah 5.10 years 10.20 Timing Issues F I. Continue working with Kent Downtown Partriersh Ongoing in revitalization efforts - a. Assist in identifying and promoting issues and _ Ongoing opportunities to benefit community interests and economic health b Actively promote hisionwl prcservation Ongoing-education,inventory,archive c Support I rve performaMc arts in public places, - Revue codes as needed. and encourage Ins performance arts in retail and ' restaurant businesses r F2. Encourage adaptive nuse of historic Kent Depot _ Assisi KDP and Greater Kau Historical Sorcery of mU F3. 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M �] ■�� � [i. o P111 n - - rF 't al� pI.MI:+I Appendix :Updated Downtown Capital Prciects,Costs and Dates ATTACHMENT F 151 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Downtown Projects JANUARY 4, 2005 Past, Present and Planned ' 1998—2009 April 1998—Present(completed) ' • 2000 Sidewalks&Gateway Improvements $1.13 million • Jaynes&Central Intersection Improvements $1.20 million 1 • Washington Ave/Meeker St Road Improvements $3.50 million • fo Ave.Extension $500,000 • 1"Ave./41'Ave Widening and Utility Trench $750,000 Proiects Planned • Downtown ITS Project $3.20 million (Includes Smith St.widening,Pioneer St.Widening and RR interties) (2005) • Ramsey Way/4* Ave Signal $350,000 (2004) ' •_ Right Turn Pocket on Central Ave and Willis $150,000 (2005-06) • Left Turn Lane on Willis St and 4°i Ave. $163,000 (2005-06) • Central Ave Sidewalk Improvements(Smith St to Gowe St.) $400,000 (2005-06) • Willis Street Grade Separations at UP and BNSF Railroad $37 Million (2009-2014) DowntownPr*cts1jst MM.doc 152 ,Apperxlx :Updated Downtown Capital Projects,Costs and Dates • Right Turn Lanes at Harrison St. $95,000 , (2005) • WSDOT overlay of SR516 ' (SR167 to Central Ave.,Central Ave.to Smith St.) (2005) • Left turn pocket at Lincoln Street at Smith Street $l Million (2005) • Left turn pocket on Willis St at 2"d Ave. $750,000 ' (2005-06) i t 1 1 1 t 1 DowntownPn*ctsList Wdoc 2 1 153 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Fred N Satterstrom, AICP, Director PLANNING SERVICES KET11' Charlene Anderson,AICP, Manager ' W�9HINOTDN Phone 253-856-5454 Fax 253-856-6454 Address. 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent,WA 98032-5895 DATE. AUGUST 17,2004 ' TO. JON JOHNSON,CHAIR&LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS FROM- WILLIAM D OSBORNE, LONG-RANGE PLANNER RE DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN UPDATE MATERIALS FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 23,2004 An important note for all members of the Land Use and Planning Board regarding the organization and use of the draft Downtown Strategic Action Plan(DSAP)update documents packet: The draft DSAP(Attachment A)was re-created in Microsoft Word,and the images and tables included in the original document were unavailable in original quality digital format for inclusion in Attachment A. To minimize the same type of logistical difficulties experienced with the 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update (Community Design Element) by attempting to insert and remove digital images from a Word document under revision, a photocopy of the original 1998 List of Figures (Attachment B) and photocopies of all of the original figures themselves are provided separately(Attachment Q. The figures 1 that have been `updated,' primarily diagrammatic maps and tables (Attachment D), are labeled according to the label of the original figure(s) being replaced. Public Works Engineering provided the document Downtown Projects Past, Present and Planned, 1998-2009(Attachment E),which is proposed to replace the Capital Cost Estimates table(Figure IV-3). tDescriptive placeholder references for figures are located throughout the draft DSAP document, and a photocopy of each figure can be found in the sequentially-organized Attachment C. In cases where a drawing/ figure was accompanied on a page by text in the original document, the page was digitally scanned in order to crop the text out of the image The photocopied figures follow the scanned versions for comparison. In addition to presenting the staff report which focuses on the draft DSAP text, staff will ask the Board to review each of the figures. iPlease contact me at (253) 856-5437 if you have any questions about the staff report, the draft DSAP document,or any of the attachments. William D Osborne, Planner P\PlanninglBilloIDSAP1lv4emgsldsapnavmemo_082304 doc Enclosure cc Fred N Satterstrom,AICP,CD Director Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Manager ' Nathan Torgelson,Economic Development Manager Don Wickstrom,Public Works Director Project File ATTACHMENT G CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2005 155 tATTACHMENT H CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2005 wuw.u+o• ADOPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS Adoption rMument(s): Supplemental EISs ' Description of current proposal: The proposal is to update the City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan (DSAP)which was originally adopted in April 1998. This update proposes textual and substantive changes which reflect updated planning goals,public and private improvements, and development which ' has taken place in the DSAP planning area over the past six years. Some Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map re-designations as well as potential Zoning Code amendments are proposed. A more specific project description is contained in the Addendum to the DSAP Supplemental EIS dated October 18,2004. 1 Proponent City of Kent Location of proposal: The proposal is a sub-area wide non-project action. Title of document(s)being adopted: City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement,Draft(February 1997)and Final(April 1998)—Prepared by the City of Kent. The City is also adopting the Kent Station Planned Action Supplemental EIS,Draft(April 2002) and Final(July 2002). Description of document(or portion)being adopted: The City of Kent Downtown Strategic Action Plan Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, draft and final, are being adopted in total. This document is a sub-area element to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The DSAP is a programmatic integrated GMA planning document and Supplemental EIS which evaluated goals,policies and actions specific to the downtown related to growth and redevelopment. The Kent Station Planned Action Supplemental EIS was prepared as a supplement to the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan EIS. This document analyzed alternatives for a Planned Action in downtown Kent, as identified in the DSAP. The Kent Station SEIS,draft and final,are adopted in total. ' If the document has been challenged (WAC 197-11-630).please describe: These documents have not been challenged. ' Document availability: These documents are available for review at the City of Kent Planning Services office,220 Fourth Ave S,Kent,WA 99032 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm I We have identified and adopted these documents as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. Along with the addendum,these documents meet our environmental review needs for the current proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decisionmaker(s). Name of agency adopting the document:City of Kent Contact person/Rcsponsible Official: Kim Marousek,AICP(253)856-5436 Principal Planner City of Kent Community Development Dept. 220 Fourth Ave South Kent,WA 98032 Date: �UJ�"' Signature S:WumiMlsnlFnv�2a041DSAps�do�.doe 157 i COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Fred N Satterstrom, AICP, Director PLANNING SERVICES Charlene Anderson,AICP,Manager IPhone 253-856-5454 KENT Fax 253-856-6454 ' WASHINGTON Address 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent,WA 98032-5895 CITY OF KENT ADDENDUM TO THE KENT DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN(DSAP)UPDATE Responsible Official- Kim Marousek ' SCOPE The City of Kent has completed environmental analysis, pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA), for an update to the Downtown Strategic Action Plan(DSAP)which is a sub area element to the City's Comprehensive Plan The DSAP was originally adopted in April 1998 as an integrated SEPA-GMA document. This was a programmatic Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to the City of Kent's Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) The DSAP was meant to provide a basis for future market analysis, environmental analysis and community participation processes. The plan outlines methods for encouraging infill and redevelopment compatible with the economic, environmental, and community goals of Kent's citizens The focus of this update is to reflect changes in existing conditions, update the planned capital projects and to reflect more current citizen interests. Generally, the update includes analysis specific to Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map amendments as well as some Zoning Code text amendments. The following substantive revisions to the DSAP are proposed- 1 Revise development standards to encourage development of market rate multifamily residential units in Downtown(pages IV-2 and VI-12). a. Waive minimum lot size requirements for multifamily dwelling unit developments in all DSAP districts(where multifamily is permitted). b Reduce or waive residential unit development permit fees in DSAP districts. c. Extend downtown multifamily residential development tax exemption program to rental units. d. Allow five(5) stories of wood frame construction above a concrete base. 2. Change Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning District Map designations for the area between North First and North Fifth Avenues and between James and Cloudy Streets from Single Family Eight Units per Acre (SF-8/SR-8) to Urban Center Land Use and Downtown Commercial Enterprise (UC/DCE) in the south portion and Multi-Family Residential, Low Density Land Use (LDMF) and zoning of either Multifamily Residential, Garden Density or Multifamily Townhouse District, 16 units per Acre (MRG or MRT-16, respectively) in the north portion(pages V-3,4 and V1-8 to 10,Attachment D/Figure V-2). i — - 158 Downtown Strategic Action Plan(DSAP) Supplemental EIS-Addendum 3 Amend the Downtown Design Review Area to include all properties located within the DSAP Districts This includes the North Frame District(pages VA,Attachment C/Figure V-1). 4 Rezone the Downtown Commercial Enterprise(DCE) area located between Smith and Gowe Streets at one parcel depth on either side of Central Avenue to General Commercial or General Commercial Mixed Use (pages V-6 and VI-11,Attachment D/Figure V-6& 12). 5. Revise DCE surface parking standards in certain areas of the East and West Frame from the current cap of 3 spaces per 1,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area (GFA) to 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of GFA of commercial development. Additional details regarding the proposed textual and substantive revisions can be found in the City's Comprehensive Plan Amendment file#CPA-2004-1. This SEPA addendum adds analysis to the existing SEIS specific to the above-noted proposed substantive revisions to the City's DSAP. Through this analysis, it was found that the proposed revisions did not create additional adverse environmental impacts beyond those identified in the DSAP SEIS. The mitigation proposed in the DSAP SEIS are sufficient to cover any impacts associated with this nonproject,programmatic planning document. SEPA COMPLIANCE In October 1993, the City of Kent issued a Determination of Significance (DS) and Notice of Scoping for the Comprehensive Plan (ENV-93-51) After a series of public meetings, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was issued on July 18, 1994 for the Draft Comprehensive Plan, issued on the same date. The DEIS was distnbuted to City Council and Planning Commission members, adjacent jurisdictions, affected agencies and other parties of interest. After comments on the DEIS were solicited and reviewed, a Final Environmental ' Impact Statement(FEIS)was issued and distributed on January 30, 1995 Subsequent to the Comprehensive Plan EIS, the City embarked upon a specific analysis of the downtown core area This resulted in an integrated SEPA and GMA document titled the , Downtown Strategic Action Plan (DSAP). This SEPA analysis contained within this document was prepared as a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to the City's Comprehensive Plan EIS. The city issued a Draft and Final SEIS for the DSAP on February 4, 1997 and April 7, 1998, respectively The SEIS analyzed the environmental impacts of the DSAP. The purpose of this environmental analysis was to assess the impacts of the Plan on the City within this specific area. The DSAP SEIS does not analyze the significance of site specific impacts;rather,it analyzes the significance of impacts upon the downtown area. This Addendum to the DSAP SEIS provides additional information regarding the proposed changes to the plan specific to potential environmental impacts not previously anticipated in the original SEIS However, this proposed nonproject action will not create unavoidable adverse environmental impacts beyond those previously identified in the SEIS STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY Future project permit applications on the property within the DSAP area will be subject to and shall be consistent with the following: City of Kent Comprehensive Plan, the Kent City Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Building Code, Public Works Standards and all other applicable laws and ordinances in affect at the time a complete project permit application is filed. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW-BACKGROUND ' The City of Kent has followed the process of phased environmental review as it undertakes actions to implement and amend the Downtown Strategic Action Plan.The State Environmental Page 2 of 5 159 Downtown Strategic Action Plan(DSAP) Supplemental EIS—Addendum Policy Act (SEPA) and rules established for the act, WAC 197-11, outline procedures for the use of existing environmental documents and preparing addenda to environmental decisions. Nonproject Documents— An EIS prepared for a comprehensive plan, development regulation, or other broad based policy documents are considered"non-project,"or programmatic in nature (see WAC 197-11-704). These are distinguished from EISs or environmental documents prepared for specific project actions, such as a building permit or a road construction project The purpose of a non-project EIS is to analyze proposed alternatives and to provide environmental consideration and mitigation prior to adoption of an alternative. It is also a document that discloses the process used in evaluating alternatives to decision-makers and ' citizens. Phased Review—SEPA rules allow environmental review to be phased so that review coincides with meanmgful points in the planning and decision making process, (WAC 197-11-060(5)) i Broader environmental documents may be followed by narrower documents that incorporate general discussion by reference and concentrate solely on issues specific to that proposal. SEPA rules also clearly state that agencies shall use a variety of mechanisms, including addenda, adoption and incorporation by reference,to avoid duplication and excess paperwork Prior Environmental Documents — The City of Kent issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Comprehensive Plan on July 18, 1994 (#ENV-93-51). The DEIS analyzed three comprehensive plan land use alternatives, and recommended mitigation measures, which were used in preparing comprehensive plan policies. The preferred land use alternative which was incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan was most closely related to Alternative 2 of the DEIS, (the mixed-use alternative) A Final Environmental Impact Statement(FEIS)was issued on January 30, 1995, and the Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the City Council on April 18, 1995. ' The Downtown Strategic Action Plan (DSAP)was adopted as a sub-area element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. It translated the Comprehensive Plan's general policies and objectives into a more specific redevelopment strategy. The DSAPs major goal is to encourage downtown growth while creating a stronger community identity and civic/commercial focus through coordinated public and private development The basic strategies include connecting and unifying important downtown features; defining special activity districts, and selecting target areas for phased infill and redevelopment. The City and Sound Transit undertook a further planning study in 2000 to examine potential transit-onented development(TOD) near the Kent Commuter Rail Station. This resulted in the Commuter Rail Station Area Study(CRSAS), September 2000. The objective was to encourage development of a dense mix of land uses in a pedestrian environment near transit facilities to encourage higher transit use. This document is hereby incorporated by reference pursuant to ' WAC 197-11-635. This study is available for review from 8 am— 5 pm in the Kent Planning Office,220 Fourth Ave S,Kent,WA 98032. The City, acting upon recommendations from the DSAP, established a Planned Action within the downtown area, pursuant to WAC 197-11-164 This area, "Kent Station," went through specific environmental analysis resulting in a supplemental EIS issued in July 2002 The draft and final SE1S for the Kent Station Planned Action are also adopted for this DSAP amendment pursuant to WAC 197-11-630 Page 3 of 5 160 Downtown Strategic Action Plan(DSAP) Supplemental EIS—Addendum Scope of Addendum—As outlined in the SEPA rules, the purpose of an addendum is to provide environmental analysis with respect to the described actions. This analysis builds upon the DSAP SEIS but does not substantially change the identified impacts and analysis;therefore it is prudent to utilize the addendum process as outlined in WAC-197-11-600(4)(c), ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS All environmental elements were adequately addressed within the parameters of the City of Kent Supplemental DSAP SEIS, draft and final, Further, subsequent "project" actions would require the submittal of separate environmental checklists, pursuant to SEPA, which will be analyzed for consistency with the original mitigating conditions and may require new mitigation based upon site-specific conditions. The original DSAP document discussed specific environmental impacts and mitigation ' measures for goals and policy recommendations. These impacts were topically grouped under Land Use, Public Facilities, Urban Design and Traffic Mitigation The update to the DSAP , follows the same process. Specific text modifications can be found in the Draft DSAP documents associated plan update in file#CPA-2004-1. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Land Use Proposed land use and zoning changes include the re-designation of a portion of the SF-8 zoning in the North Frame district to multifamily residential and Downtown Commercial Enterprise(DCE). The area proposed for DCE zoning is the residential area along James Street. This area is further identified in the maps contained in the Draft DSAP update in file #CPA- 2004-1. The total area identified for the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map re-designation is approximately 19 acres in size. This could create approximately 500 new PM Peak hour trips to the City's transportation network. The mitigation proposed in the existing SEIS would call for site-specific traffic analysis upon new development or redevelopment in this area. This mitigation is adequate to mitigate any future impacts associated with future development in this area. Additionally, the proposed draft DSAP update calls for Design Review in this area upon development. This would help to ensure high quality development consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. Additionally, the draft DSAP update seeks to rezone approximately 5 acres of property along Central Avenue between Smith and Gowe Streets at one parcel depth from DCE to GC, General Commercial This rezone is consistent with the existing Comprehensive Plan map designation of Commercial. No significant impacts are anticipated with this proposed action. Another proposed amendment to this portion of the DSAP would consider various incentives to i residential development in the downtown area These incentives include reducing or waiving development permit fees for residential development, extending the multifamily tax exemption for market rate rental housing, and to consider allowing five (5) stones of wood frame construction above a concrete base. No additional mitigation measures are warranted for this proposed amendment Urban Design Proposed changes to this portion of the document include a modification to the surface parking cap contained in the city's Zoning Code. This change would increase the allowable surface parking in the East and West Frame districts to allow for 4.5 stalls per 1,000 square feet of Page 4 of 5 ! 161 ! , Downtown Strategic Action Plan(DSAP) Supplemental EIS—Addendum ! Gross Floor Area for commercial developments. No mitigation measures are warranted for this proposed code amendment. Public Facilities and Traffic Mitigation Proposed modifications to these portions of the DSAP are largely textual in nature and do not substantively change the nature of the original analysis under the SETS. Therefore, no additional mitigation measure area proposed. ' IL SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION A. SUMMARY Kent City Code section 11.03.510 identifies plans and policies from which the City may draw substantive mitigation under the State Environmental Policy Act This nonproject action has been evaluated in light of those substantive plans and policies as well as within the overall analysis completed for the City's Downtown Strategic Action Plan SETS. B. DECISION The City of Kent DSAP SEIS, draft and final, provided analysis with regard to the environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan. The City has reviewed this proposed amendment and has found it to be consistent with the range,types and magnitude of impacts and corresponding mitigation outlined in the DSPA SEIS. The proposed amendment is similar to, and does not substantially modify,the goals and policies outlined in the DSAP. ' This analysis and subsequent addendum did not identify any new significant impacts associated with this proposed amendment to the DSAP. Therefore, this addendum, combined with the Downtown Strategic Action Plan SEIS adequately evaluates potential ! adverse environmental impacts and provides appropriate mitigation. Based upon this analysis, a separate threshold determination is not required for this action. This document and corresponding environmental record may be utilized in the future in conjunction with environmental review for future project-specific land use proposals on the subject property in accordance with the guidelines provided by WAC 197-11. Dated: October 18,2004 Signatu Kim arousek,AICP,Responsible Official KM:jm11S:1PermiOPlanWnv12OMDSAPaddendum.doe ! ! 1 1 Page 5 of S ATTACHMENT I Page 1 of 163 CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2005 RCW 35A.63.071 Comprehensive plan -- Forwarding to legislative body. Upon completion of the hearing or hearings on the comprehensive plan or successive parts thereof, the planning agency, after making such changes as it deems necessary following such hearing, shall transmit a copy of its recommendations for the comprehensive plan, or successive parts thereof, to the legislative body through the chief administrative officer, who shall acknowledge ' receipt thereof and direct the clerk to certify thereon the date of receipt. (1967 ex.s.c 119 §35A.63.071.] 1 ! ! 1 i 1 1 1 I 1 http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=Section&Section=35A.63.0... 11/22/2004 Page 1 of 164 1 RCW 35A.63.072 1 Comprehensive plan -- Approval by legislative body. Within sixty days from its receipt of the recommendation for the comprehensive 1 plan, as above set forth, the legislative body at a public meeting shall consider the same. The legislative body within such period as it may by ordinance provide, shall vote to approve or disapprove or to modify and approve, as modified, the comprehensive plan or to refer it back to the planning agency for further proceedings, in which case the legislative body shall specify the time within which 1 the planning agency shall report back to the legislative body its findings and recommendations on the matters referred to it. The final form and content of the comprehensive plan shall be determined by the legislative body. An affirmative vote of not less than a majority of total members of the legislative body shall be required for adoption of a resolution to approve the plan or its parts. The comprehensive plan, or its successive parts, as approved by the legislative body, shall be filed with an appropriate official of the code city and shall be available for public inspection. [1967 ex.s. c 119§35A.63.072.1 i i i 1 1 1 1 1 i i i http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.dm7fuseaction=Section&Section=35A.63.0... 11/22/2004 ' 165 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Jim White, Mayor Phone 253-856-5700 I Fax 253-856-6700 Address 220 Fourth Avenue S K E N T Kent,WA 98032-5895 WASHINGTON November 30,2004 ' To- Chair Tim Clark And Planning & Economic Development Committee Members From. William Osborne, :Long Range Planner Through: Mayor Jim White Re. Comprehensive Plan Amendment#CPA-2004-1 Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update 1 MOTION: Approve/Deny/Modify the Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update and implementing regulations as recommended by the Land Use & Planning Board, including replacement of Figure IV-3 with Attachment F, "Downtown Projects ..1998-2009", and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances. It is my pleasure to forward to you the recommendations of the Land Use & Planning Board regarding the Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update and implementing regulations. These recommendations are presented to you from the Board's November Wit public hearing as per RCW 35A.63.071 and .072. There also were four public participation workshops on the update held in May and June 2004, followed by two workshops and four public hearings of the Board. Staff introduced these proposed amendments to the full Council at their November 16t'workshop. The Land Use and Planning Board recommendations are as follows: 1 Approve DSAP document dated 11/8/04 2. Approve Attachment B (list of figures) 3. Approve Attachment C figures,but replace & incorporate with figures in Attachments D &E 4 Attachment D,Figure III-2: Delete "and unsightly" 1 5. #1 Map Change—north of James between 1 st& 5th Urban Center/DCE—south 8 4 acres, Low Density Multifamily/MRG—north to Cloudy and 5 parcels north of Cloudy between 4th& 5th #2 Map Change—one parcel depth both sides of Central between Smith & Gowe: GC-MU 6. Zoning Code Text Amendments: a. Require Downtown Design Review in all districts including North Frame District, b. Eliminate minimum lot size requirement for MFR in all DSAP distracts; C. Raise surface parking cap to 4 5 spaces per 1,000 s £ non-residential in East and West Frame Districts, • Require 25%residential component of overall gross floor area, • Include 2-year sunset clause to re-evaluate. Although the Board did not specifically call out Attachment F in their recommendation, it was included in the final document packet and public hearings. For clarification, staff is asking the ICommittee to specify Attachment F in their recommendation to the full Council. WOipm S\Pcrmit\Plan\CompPlanAmdmcnts\2004\2041242-CPA-2004-1-PEDCMtg_120604 doc Eric Attachment A LUPB Staff Report for Continued Public Hearing of 11/8104 cc Fred N Satterstrom,A1CP,CD Director Attachment B Draft Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update Charlene Anderson,AICP Ping Mgr Attachment C 1998 DSAP List of Figures(Original) Tom Brubaker,Legal Dept Attachment D 1998 DSAP Figures(Original) Parties of Record(Attached) Attachment E 2004 Draft Revised Figures Project File Attachment F Downtown Projects Past,Present and Planned(1998-2009) ' Attachment G August 17"Attachment Description Memo Attachment H SEPA Adoption Notice&Addendum Attachment I RCW 35A 63 071&072 166 This page intentionally left blank i i t t t t i i ! i 1 i I 167 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 6,2004 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Chair Tim Clark,Ron Harmon,Bruce White The special meeting was called to order by Chair Clark at 4:00 P M Approval of Minutes Committee Member White Moved and Committee Member Harmon Seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2004 meeting. Motion Carried 3-0 Annual 2004 Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map Amendments#CPA-2004-4(A-D)/#CPZ-2004(3-6) Chris Ferko, Barghausen Engineers, 18215 72Id Ave. S, Kent,WA 98032 proposed amending their Lotto proposal to include a conditional restriction prohibiting development of gasoline service stations on the subject site and requesting a conversion of the Single Family zoned two acre parcel to NCC in order that a use be developed to best serve the community Mr Ferko urged the Committee to consider forwarding to the Council a recommendation for approval of this application Russell Hanscom, 9523 S 237`h Place, Kent, WA, as executive director of Arbor Village, an 89 apartment retirement home and assisted living community, spoke on behalf of the residents in stating that they support an increase in zoning to four acres and a commercial development for the subject site with regard to the Lotto Amendment Planner Bill Osborne stated that this year's four comprehensive plan amendment proposals need to be considered together with the DSAP update as part of the annual comprehensive plan amendment cycle. Mr Osborne described each of the four comprehensive plan amendment application proposals; stating that the Land Use and Planning Board is recommending Approval of the Millenium Kangley Building Amendment proposal for Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan designation and Office/Mixed Use Zoning District designation; Approval of the Kent Office Building Amendment proposal; Denial of the Lotto/Toppano Amendment proposal,and Denial Without Prejudice of the Muth Amendment proposal Mr Osborne submitted a letter from Chris Ferko with Barghausen for the record Mr Osborne spoke about staff s concerns with development standards for NCC zoning and special permitted uses Mr Osborne addressed questions raised by the Committee Members with respect to the Millemum-Kangley Building amendment proposal located on 116`h Avenue Southeast. Commumty Development Director Fred Satterstrom addressed Member Clark's questions with respect to alternative plan or zoning designations for the subject site Mr Osborne stated that the applicant submitted a revision request subsequent to his initial application submittal requesting a change in the Comprehensive Plan Designation to Mixed Use and a Zoning Designation change to Office/Mixed-Use; Staff and the Land Use and Planning Board are recommending Approval of the revised application Mr Osborne addressed questions raised by Member White with respect to the development rights issue related to the Muth Amendment and staffs recommendation of Denial without Prejudice. In response to an inquiry by Member White, Assistant City Attorney Kim Adams Pratt stated her office is of the opinion that once King County acts on this property, the applicant would not have to wait to resubmit this proposal with the annual comprehensive plan updates in September 2005 because the Kent City Council can declare an emergency to look at issues considered to be of community wide significance outside of the annual Comprehensive Plan cycle It appears this application could be of community-wide significance because of the City's interest in the Johnson Creek improvements She stated that the Legal staff believes it premature to approve this amendment until King County makes a decision concerning this site Harmon MOVED and White SECONDED a Motion to accept the letter submitted from Chris Ferko with Barghausen Engineers and the literature on the Downtown Strategic Action Plan for the record Motion CARRIED 1 168 Mr Satterstrom addressed questions raised by the Committee with regard to the Lotto/Toppano proposal, citing staff s rationale for their recommendation for this year's proposal Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering Manager spoke to the Committee's concerns with respect to traffic flow and access issues for the Lotto/Toppano proposal Mr Satterstrom addressed Member White's concerns with respect to what uses could be developed if the site were increased to four acres with the exclusion of service stations. He cited durable business type of retail uses, convenience type of commercial uses, personal and professional services would be allowed Mr Satterstrom addressed Member White's concerns with respect to how the City will work with the developer to diminish impacts to surrounding smgle family developments. Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion to accept the Land Use Planning Board's recommendation of Approval with reference to Proposal A- Millenmm Kangley Building Amendment. Motion CARRIED. Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion to accept the Land Use and Planning Board's recommendation of Approval for Proposal B — Kent Office Building Amendment Motion CARRIED. Member Harmon MOVED and Member Clark SECONDED a Motion to accept the Land Use and Planning Board's recommendation of Denial for Proposal C-Lotto/Toppano Amendment Motion CARRIED 2 to 1 with White opposed Member Harmon MOVED and Member Clark SECONDED a Motion to accept the Land Use and Planning Board's recommendation of Denial without Prejudice for Proposal D-Muth Amendment Motion CARRIED Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion to approve the recommendation of the Land Use and Planning Board regarding the four Applications of the 2004 Annual Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance Motion CARRIED 2 to 1 with White opposed #CPA-2004-1 Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update Osborne submitted two exhibits for the record; a letter from Fred High with Kent School Distnct regarding enrollment impacts on ten acres of multifamily zoning and a letter submitted December 6 from Joseph Blattner with Tarragon addressed to the Planning and Economic Development Committee supporting DCE zoning north of James Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion to accept the exhibits to the record Motion CARRIED Mr Osborne stated that he would like the Committee to include Attachment F, a list of downtown projects from 1998 — 2009 as part of their motion He stated that the Land Use and Planning Board recommends approving the Downtown Strategic Action Plan document dated November 8, 2004, Attachment B-List of Figures,approve the figures themselves and accepting substantive changes to two maps Mr Osborne described that zoning code text amendments include applying Downtown Design Review to all ' districts, including the North Frame District; eliminating minimum lot size requirement for multifamily residential in all DSAP districts, raising surface parking cap to 4 5 spaces per 1,000 s f non-residential in East and West Frame Districts with the requirement of 25%residential component of overall gross floor area and inclusion of a 2-year sunset clause to re-evaluate. Bruce Anderson, Bellevue, WA stated that he wishes to pursue a retail development project on a viable commercial site located in the West Frame District that will complement the Kent Station and that this site would not be conducive to residential development due to its proximity to the freeway and railroad tracks. Planning&Economic Committee Meeting 12/6l04 Page 2 of 3 1 169 Fred High, Assistant Superintendent of Kent School District, 12033 SE 256t' St., Kent, WA and Tal ' Guppy,Principal of the Neely O'Brien Elementary School,6300 S 236`h,Kent,WA described the effects that more multifamily residential development would have on the school district. Mr Guppy stated that it has been the school district's consensus that multifamily residential creates financial impacts for the district. Mr High submitted a letter for the record. Mr Guppy responded to questions raised by Member Harmon with respect to how the school has worked with transitional students so that they can continue their education in the school without interruption He stated that the district employs a family advocate who supports those families and introduces them to community resources Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a motion to adopt the letter submitted by Mr High,Assistant Superintendent of the Kent School District for the record Motion CARRIED 3-0 Mr Osborne and Mr Satterstrom addressed questions raised by the Committee with respect to the 4 5 parking spaces cap with the 25% residential component, the 2-year sunset clause and redevelopment versus new development opportunities in both the East and West Frame Districts Member Harmon stated that he favors the removal of the 25% residential development requirement with a 2-year sunset clause from the West Frame District with Member White concurring adding that he would support removal of this requirement from the East Frame District as well. Member Harmon proposed amending the MR-G to MR-T16 north of James,with Member White concurring. Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion for Item #5 to change MR-G from Cloudy to 5`h and north of Cloudy between 41h and 5 h to MR-T16 Motion CARRIED 2 -1 with Chair Clark opposed Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion for Item#bC to raise surface parking cap to 4.5 spaces per 1,000 s f non-residential in the East and West Frame Districts and applying the 25% residential component of overall gross floor area only to the East Frame District, exempting the West Frame District Motion CARRIED 2 to 1 with Chair Clark opposed Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion to approve the modifications of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update and implementing regulations as recommended by the Land Use and Planning Board to include replacement of Figure IV-3 with Attachment F-Downtown Projects 1998- 2009, to include the previously stated modifications under Items 5 and 6-C, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion CARRIED 3-0 I Chair Clark clarified that these items will go before Council in January. CPA-2004-5 Urban Density Study Planning Manager Charlene Anderson stated that a resolution is needed declaring an emergency to pursue revisions of the Comprehensive Plan outside of the annual comprehensive plan amendment cycle to ensure compliance with regard to density in Urban Growth areas Member White MOVED and Member Harmon SECONDED a Motion to approve a resolution declaring an emergency to pursue revisions of the comprehensive plan to ensure compliance with Chapter 36.70A RCW regarding density in an urban growth area Motion CARRIED 3-0 Adiournment Chair Clark adjourned the meeting at 5 20 pm Pamela Mottram, Admin Secretary,Planning Services S iPermihPlanlhannmg Com ittee110041Mmuies1110604pe-min doc Planning&Economic Committee Meeting 12/6/04 Page 3 of 3 171 LAND USE&PLANNING BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 08,2004 BOARD MEMBERS: Chair Jon Johnson, Vice Chair Greg Worthing, Steve Dowell, David Malik, Dana Ralph,Elizabeth Watson,Kenneth Wendlmg STAFF MEMBERS: Charlene Anderson,Pamela Mottram,Kim Adams Pratt,Gary Gill The meeting was called to order by Chair Johnson at 7:00 P.M. Approval of Minutes There were no minutes to approve at this meeting Added Items/Communications/Notice of Upcoming Meetings Planning Manager Charlene Anderson stated that the Downtown Strategic Action Plan and 2004 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments will be presented to the City Council at their November 16 workshop, for information only. Both issues will be presented to the Planning & Economic Development Committee meeting with the Board's official recommendation. The issues then would move forward to the full Council following the Committee's recommendation 1 Ms_Anderson stated the Board's public hearing on the annual comprehensive plan amendments is scheduled for November 22nd at 7:00 pm. Member Wendling recused himself from the meeting due to conflicts of interest. #CPA-2004-1 Downtown Strategic Action Plan (DSAP) Planning Manager Charlene Anderson spoke on behalf of Planner William Osborne Ms. Anderson referred to the November I" staff memo which summarizes the substantive issues that are in the DSAP document dated November 8'". Ms Anderson proposed deleting language located on Figure I17-5 related to "Challenges Facing Downtown Kent"so that it reads "underdeveloped en4*w*ighfly areas present poor impression of downtown". Ms. Anderson directed the Board's attention to a Power Point presentation describing staff's recommendations. She also addressed previous issues raised by the Board concerning traffic, buffering, 1 access from James Street to properties north of James Street and zoning of the area located 300 feet north of James Street up to Cloudy along with 5 parcels north of Cloudy between 4"and 5'". The Board discussed their issues concerning the proposed recommendations with staff. ' Chair Johnson declared the public hearing open. Fred Wright,727 3`d Avenue N,Kent,WA stated that he opposed any rezone,voicing concerns with traffic safety issues along Cloudy Street, specifically to the school children being picked up and dropped off daily along Cloudy Street He encouraged staff to consider building an exit at the north end of the residential area that would allow for safer traffic flow into and out of the neighborhood as well as a left turn onto James. Street. Mr. Wright stated that he disapproves of blanket rezones but supports spot zoning. I Tom Sharp,PO Box 918,Maple Valley,WA 98038 opined that he supports MRT-16 which is more viable than MRG in the marketplace due to development and land costs. He stated that MRT-16 brings home ownership whereas MRG-16 does not support home ownership. Mr. Sharp stated that increasing the surface parking standards from 3.0 to 4.5 seems to be a punitive measure in terms of establishing incentives so that people will invest in the valley floor He stated that he believes the market will drive whether the City will achieve 25% residential uses in a commercial development. He suggested that a two-year interim report would be more realistic than staffs recommendation for a two-year sunset clause. Mr Sharp addressed questions raised by Member Dowell concerning MR-T versus MR-G zoning in respect to condominium construction describing the difference between a townhome built on a fee simple lot where you own the property the townhome is built on,versus a condominium where you pay for the right of use of the space. t — - _ 172 ` Elizabeth Scharnhorst,431 Clark Avenue N,Kent,WA stated that her family are residents of the Central Frame neighborhood and use the downtown area extensively where her husband works as well She voiced her support of the DSAP. Ms. Schamhorst stated that as Co-Chair of the Kent Downtown Partnership Economic Development Council, she appreciates the support the Kent Downtown Partnership has given to the DSAP. She stated that the Council is working to bring businesses to downtown and assisting area merchants to improve and expand their businesses. Ms. Scharnhorst stated that her husband Doug Scharnhorst and Walt Olsen own property located on James between 4's and 34 purchased with the intent to develop the property with an office building that would house the Walt Olsen Law Firm and other professional service businesses with potentially apartment housing on the upper levels. Ms. Scharnhorst stated that opening Cloudy Street will benefit the North Park Neighborhood particularly when the Kent Station Development is complete,in order to provide an alternative route other than James St. Member Malik discussed issues related to Mixed Use zoning with Ms. Scharnhorst with respect to the North Park area. Mel Roberts, 9421 S 2411' St. , Kent, WA stated that bicycle riders in downtown use both the streets and sidewalks as bicycle pedestrians He opined that the transportation and pedestrian facilities in the DSAP should recognize both modes of use; particularly so as not to pose a danger to children riding near motor vehicles. Mr.Roberts suggested that the city consider developing bicycle lanes or rideable shoulders for bicyclists. He stated that the city should consider developing bicycle lanes from Central Avenue to Washington Street along James Street as well as provide bicycle lanes on both sides of Washington Street. He stated that the James Street route would connect the Metro Park and Ride,Kent Commons Play Fields,Train Station,Kent Commons, Regional Justice Center and the Interurban Trail. Mr Roberts described the areas that could be considered for travel north and south as an alternative bicycle route for Central Avenue. Gary Young, Polygon NW, 11624 SE 5tb St., Suite 200, Bellevue, WA opined that as a builder, it is important that Kent provide as much flexibility in the DSAP as possible, stating that he is active with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) known throughout the US for its urban conditions studies. He stated that it has been difficult to regulate urban sprawl due to the immense increase in urban growth. Mr. Young stated that the ULI is producing documents asking major metropolitan and suburban cities to try to reduce commuter time and length. He stated that this leads to the need for the city to create as much flexibility as possible in their housing elements, such as providing multifamily rentals and condominiums rather then restricting the city to only a few uses in order that the city may develop a healthy urban core. Seeing no further speakers, Steve Dowell MOVED and David Malik SECONDED a Motion to close the public hearing Motion CARRIED. Ms. Anderson clarified that staff is proposing to raise the parking cap to 4.5 as an incentive to give developers the ability to increase parking,provided they include residential as part of the development. Ms. Anderson clarified height limitations for MRT-16, Townhouse zoning as three (3) stories or 30 feet and the MRG, Low Density Multifamily zoning district as three (3) stories or 40 feet. Ms Anderson stated that single family, townhouses and condominiums are allowed in MRG; However in MRT-16 zoning districts you can have single family or townhouses,but the townhouses shall be condominiums. Ms. Anderson clarified that the DCE zoning district allows for office and retail uses. She stated that the one reference to curb and gutters in the DSAP relates to angled parking on Saar Street and stated vertical curb and gutter would better define an area or edge of a street to accommodate parking. Ms.Anderson deferred to the City Engineer in reference to the bicycle issue. Assistant City Attorney Kim Adams Pratt discussed Mr.Wright's concerns with regard to the city's power to regulate private property referencing an article provided by Mr.Wright which spoke about regulatory takings and the power of eminent domain used by cities. [and Use and Planning Board Hearing 1 VOW4 Page 2 of 3 173 Ms. Pratt addressed questions raised by Steve Dowell by explaining that zoning is a public purpose, clarifying that the city could zone property thereby indirectly controlling the sale and purchase of that property She stated that the City has the power to regulate the use of property within its boundaries. She stated that it would be a Taking if property is regulated to the point where the economic use of the property is depleted. Kent or any Government entity doing this would be required to compensate the owner. Ms.Pratt stated that the regulations under consideration tonight do not do this. City Engineer Gary Gill responded to questions raised by Chair Johnson related to any plans forthcoming to include bicycle lanes along James Street as described by Mr Roberts with the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board Mr. Gill stated that Public Works considers Mr. Robert's comments and that staff is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP). He stated that part of that plan includes a non- motorized element that considers pedestrian, bicycle and other non-motonzed uses; the City would adopt a preferred plan for bicycle routes,trails and other non-motonzed system improvements. Mr. Gill stated that staff is reluctant to identify specific locations for placing bike lanes as it removes the flexibility to look at bicycle routes as part of the CTP. He concurred with Mr. Roberts that James Street would provide a great route between Central and Washington,although it would be expensive when coupled with widening a five-lane arterial. He stated that bike lanes are to be incorporated along the south side of James Street as part of the Kent Station project. Mr. Gill stated that the city has limited resources for improvements, acknowledging that staff will work closely with the KBAB to incorporate bicycle lanes as part of the non-motonzed element of the CTP. He opined that the DSAP could include goals to encourage the placement of bicycle lanes in specific areas. After Board deliberations,Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED a Motion to Adopt#1, the Downtown Strategic Action Plan document dated 11/8/04. MOTION CARRIED. Elizabeth Watson MOVED and Steve Dowell SECONDED a Motion to Adopt#2,3 and 4;a.k.a.Attachment B (list of figures); Attachment C (figures) replace and incorporate with figures in Attachments D&E; Attachment D,Figure III-2: Delete"and unsightly". MOTION CARRIED Kim Adams Pratt informed the Board that if they bring a proposal forward that staff has not had opportunity to analyze,another public hearing is mandatory per GMA requirements,to allow for public participation. After Board deliberations, Elizabeth Watson MOVED and Steve Dowell SECONDED a Motion to Adopt Option 5 written with the#1 Map Change north of James with Urban Center/DCE for the south 8 4 acres and Low Density Multifamily/MRG north to Cloudy plus the 5 parcels north of Cloudy between 4"and 5th and Adopt the #2 Map Change to GC-MU—one parcel depth on both sides of Central between Smith and Gowe. MOTION CARRIED 4 to 1 with David Malik Opposed. After Board deliberations,Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED a Motion to Adopt the summary of staff s recommendations for Option 6 - (a) to require Downtown Design Review in all Downtown zonings districts as well as the North Frame District; (b)Eliminate minimum lot size requirement for MFR in all DSAP districts; (c) Raise surface parking cap to 4.5 spaces per 1,000 s.£ nonresidential in East and West Frame Districts, requiring 25% residential component of overall gross floor area, and including a 2-year sunset clause to re-evaluate. MOTION CARRIED 5 to 0. ' Adiournment Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8 35 p.m. Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Manager Secretary of the Board S IPermnlPlnnMUPB120011Mmutalll0804mm dx Land Use and Planning Board Hearing 11/08/04 Page 3 of 3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 175 Fred N. Satterstrom,C.D.Director PLANNING SERVICES /•�� Charlene Anderson,AICP,Manager K E N T Phone-253-856-5454 W A S H I N G T O N Fax- 253-856-6454 Address. 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent,WA 98032-5895 LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING OCTOBER 25, 2004 The meeting of the Kent Land Use and Planning Board was called to order by Chair Jon Johnson at 7:00 pm on Monday, October 25, 2004, in Chambers East and West of Kent City Hall. LUPB MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Jon Johnson, Steve Dowell,David Malik, Elizabeth Watson,Kenneth Wendling LUPB MEMBERS ABSENT: ' Vice Chair Greg Worthing,Unexcused. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Planning Manager Charlene Anderson; Planner William Osborne, Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering Manager,Assistant. City Attorney Kim Adams Pratt APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ' Steve Dowell MOVED and David Malik SECONDED to approve the Minutes of September 27,2004. Motion CARRIED. ADDED ITEMS: None COMMUNICATIONS Planning Manager Charlene Anderson announced that Theresa Ferguson had resigned her seat on the Board. She introduced Dana Ralph as a prospective new member to the Board, pending Council approval. ' NOTICE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning Manager Charlene Anderson stated that the CPZ-2004-1 Supporting Regulations to the 1 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update and ZCA-2002-4 Critical Areas Update will go before City Council on November 2, 2004 for adoption of ordinances. She stated that ZCA-2004-1 Manufactured Housing went to the Planning & Economic Development Committee on October 18, 2004 with a recommendation to table this issue and bring it back to Committee in May 2005. #CPA-2004-1 DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN (DSAP) UPDATE Planner William Osborne noted that Kenneth Wendlmg recused himself from the proceedings due to conflict of interest. ■ Planner William Osborne submitted email correspondence dated August 24, 2004 from Lani Englund for the record as Exhibit #3 and faxed correspondence dated October 11, 2004 from Gerald and Michelle Warren for the record as Exhibit#4. David Malik MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED a Motion to accept the Exhibits into the record. Motion CARRIED. Osborne identified the fifteen additional revision proposals to the Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update as a result of issues raised since the September 27, 2004 public hearing and identified the Downtown Kent Districts and their boundaries. In response to Member Malik, Mr. Osborne stated that the area being considered for a comprehensive 176 plan map and zoning map amendment is the area 300 feet north of James Street between First and Fifth Avenues, specifically proposing a Downtown Commercial Enterprise zoning designation and Urban Center Land Use designation. Mr. Osborne stated that that the area north of that delineation to Cloudy Street between First and Fifth Avenues would be designated Low-Density Multifamily with a maximum of 16 units per acre and includes the five parcels north of Cloudy between Fourth and Fifth to link to the Low-Density Multifamily that currently exists in that area. Mr. Osborne addressed concerns raised by Mr. Malik in respect to how traffic would increase if 16 units per acre were allowed to develop. He referred to Chapter 6 of the DSAP which indicates that a number of additional pm peak hour trips would be generated not Just for Commercial Mixed-Use Development but for Low-Density Multifamily development. Mr. Malik reiterated his concerns with respect to allowing commercial development along the James Street frontage, citing safety concerns related to Kent Commons. Mr. Osborne addressed these concerns and deferred to Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineer who stated that without knowing actual number of units or square footage he could not adequately address whether Commercial Mixed Use or Multifamily development would generate more trips. Mr. Malik recommended that staff conduct further traffic impact studies. Mr. Dowell voiced concerns as well with traffic impacts along ' James Street. Ms. Anderson clarified that a myriad of uses are allowed in DCE and MRT-16 and without a specific project it is difficult to analyze traffic impacts. She stated that the DSAP and EIS evaluation is saying that when a specific project is proposed, staff will analyze the impacts and address mitigation requirements for that project. Chair Johnson declared the public hearing open. Seeing no speakers, Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED to close the public hearing. Motion CARRIED. Mr. Malik stated that he supports a zoning of Mixed Use only and would recommend that the Board consider sending this on to City Council amending the zoning to Mixed Use from 300 feet north of James Street to Cloudy. Osborne spoke about options available under the proposed revisions of DCE surface parking standards within the East Frame and West Frame Districts to raise existing standards from 3 to 4.5 spaces maximum per 1000 gross square feet of commercial use. Mr. Osborne clarified zoning recommendations for the North Park Area for Mr. Dowell's benefit. Member Watson expressed appreciation to staff for their efforts to educate the LUPB on the DSAP by holding community workshops and public hearings. She voiced her belief that the Board has adequately addressed people's concerns and noted that she supports Option 14 which reverts back to ' an original zoning designation as set out in the 1998 DSAP. Ms.Watson MOVED to adopt the 10125104 Draft DSAP to include the September 27, 2004 public hearing proposed revisions along with the 15 options presented at this October 25, 2004 hearing. Ms. Watson revised her Motion to include Parking Standard Revision Items #5 and #6 with Option C and to include a two year sunset clause to review effectiveness. Mr. Osborne said that staff is recommending that the Board consider either Options A or B for Items #5 and 6 stating that Option A does not require restrictions on commercial development and Option B requires that residential units comprise 25% of the overall project gross floor area. Option B for Items , #5 & 6 requires that any development benefiting from this parking standard would include residential development as part of their project,which would be an incentive to construct residential uses. Elizabeth Watson amended her Motion to include Options B and C for Items #5 and #6, excluding Option A. Steve Dowell seconded the Motion. David Malik recommended a continued hearing to allow the Board further time for evaluation. Land Use and Planning Board Minutes October 25,2004 ' 177 Ms. Anderson clanfied that the 15 items presented at this hearing are in addition to what was presented at the last public hearing. Ms. Anderson clarified the motion as adopting all of the proposed changes to the DSAP included in the current draft incorporating Option B and C relating to Parking Standards for the East and West Frame Districts. Chair Johnson called for the vote on the Motion before them. Motion Failed with 3 in favor and I opposed. Steve Dowell MOVED and David Malik SECONDED a Motion to continue the public hearing to November 8, 2004. Motion CARRIED Assistant City Attorney Kim Adams Pratt informed the Board that they are not obligated to hold another public hearing to take testimony, although deliberations must be held in a public meeting. The Board concurred that they would like to provide further opportunity for public testimony. ADJOURNMENT Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Respec 1 Sub itted, Charlene Anderson, AICP,Planning Manager Secretary, Land Use and Planning Board S lPermitIPlanILUPB0004Winuteslf02504mm doc Land Use and Planning Board Minutes October 25,2004 179 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Fred N Satterstrom,Director PLANNING SERVICES Charlene Anderson,AICP,Manager 7�KlcNT Phone 253-856-5454 Fax 253-856-6454 Address 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent,WA 98032-5895 LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING September 27,2004 The meeting of the Kent Land Use and Planning Board was called to order by Acting Chair Greg Worthing at 7.00 pm on Monday, September 27, 2004, in Chambers East and West of Kent City Hall. LUPB MEMBERS PRESENT: Greg Worthing, Steve Dowell, Theresa Ferguson, Elizabeth Watson,Kenneth Wendling LUPB MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Jon Johnson, Excused; David Malik, Excused. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Planning Manager Charlene Anderson, Planner William Osborne, Planner Gloria Gould-Wessen, Assist. City Attorney Kim Adams Pratt; Economic Dev. Manager Nathan Torgelson APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED to approve the Minutes of September 13,2004. Motion CARRIED. ADDED ITEMS: None COMMUNICATIONS None NOTICE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning Manager Charlene Anderson stated that the ZCA-2002-4 Cntical Areas Ordinance as recommended by the Board on September 13, 2004 is going before the Planning and Economic Development Committee at a special meeting on October 4, 2004 #CPA-2004-I DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN (DSAP) UPDATE (continued) Planner William Osborne recapped his presentation from the initial Land Use and Planning Board hearing on August 23, 2004 He stated that the Downtown Distncts are bounded by State Route 167 on the west, Cloudy Street on the north, Titus/Jason Street on the east, and Willis Street on the south Mr Osborne stated that the intent of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan is to provide recommendations for policy actions and capital improvements specific to downtown, to guide i 180 the city's possible revisions for development regulations and zoning in Downtown, to identify opportunities and to encourage private investment and public and private cooperation. Mr. Osborne described the changes which have occurred in Downtown since the adoption of the original Downtown Strategic Action Plan in 1998. He stated that current zoning consistent with the Urban Center designation primarily identified as Downtown Commercial Enterprise. He stated that the city has a process and guidelines in place for Downtown Design Review which as resulted in a number of attractive developments Mr. Osborne stated that the Sound Transit Commuter Rail Station is operational with a parking garage located north of Smith Street and the Kent Station project is currently underway. Mr. Osborne stated that it has remained difficult to maintain stable downtown retail businesses, and that most businesses close before 6:00 p.m. along with City Hall and the Regional Justice Center. He stated that very few housing units are constructed in downtown aside from the senior housing facilities Mr. Osborne summarized suggested revisions defined in staff's report as Options 1 through 21. Vice Chair Worthing declared the Public Hearing open. Fred Wright, 727 3`d Ave. N (North Park) questioned how rezoning would affect his and the surrounding properties in the rezoned area in respect to redevelopment. Mr. Osborne deferred to Senior Appraiser Betty Johnson with King County Department of Assessments, Commercial Division She stated that she approves values for properties zoned commercially with single family residences on them Ms Johnson stated that property values throughout King County are reflective of the sales market She stated that values are assessed based on two to three years of back sales to recognize fluctuations in markets. Ms. Johnson , stated that if King County's market continues to increase everywhere the values of the neighborhood in question will eventually gravitate upwards Mr. Wright questioned the city's motivation for rezoning north of James Street Mr. Wright asked if a particular buyer may be an influencing factor in staffs consideration to rezone the entire area under discussion. Mr. Wright inquired if it is legal for the city to rezone small sections of lots on exception bases. Mr Wright concurred with Vice Chair Worthing that he was refernng to spot zoning Mr Osborne stated that spot zoning differs from the process staff is proposing through the DSAP Update for the area north of James. He stated that the area directly abutting James possibly has less investment value as single family residential development and is likely to see redevelopment similar to that at Kent Station in the future. He stated that the high volume of arterial traffic on James Street drives development pressures to a great extent. Mr Osborne stated that we are looking at an area-wide rezone for an area north of James Street, approximately 3 to 4 parcels deep and where (according to King County records) a large percentage of the homes or properties are not owner occupied. Mr. Osborne stated that staff considers property ownership and occupation of that property by owners, evaluates arterial traffic and considers improvement values as a ratio of the land value when analyzing zoning. Land Use and Planning Board Minutes September 27,2004 Page 2 of B 181 Mr. Osborne stated that if you have a high improvement value with a moderate or low land value you are looking at a property that is not likely to redevelop, whereas if the property has a low improvement value; and a higher land value,the potential for redevelopment will be greater. Mr. Osborne stated that Planning Staff considers Downtown Commercial Enterprise zoning appropriate adjacent to James Street Mr. Osborne explained the city's access standard requirements in relation to commercial development off of an arterial street and in association to ' James Street. Assistant City Attorney Kim Adams-Pratt defined "spot zoning" in response to questions raised by Mr Wright further clarifying that Planning Staff follows a logical sequence in evaluating zoning for an entire area at once rather than zoning individual pieces of property. Paul Morford, Post Office Box 6345, Kent, WA voiced his opinion concerning why he believes property values would decrease in the North Park area if the rezoning goes forward. He expressed his opinion concerning tax issues. Mr. Morford stated that he believes Cloudy Street is too close to James Street to provide proper access to the North Park neighborhood, suggesting that the city consider opening up the street at the north end of the North Park Neighborhood onto Fourth Avenue as an alternative access to and from the neighborhood from both an engineering and traffic standpoint. iMr. Morford spoke about KCC Section 15.08.10(E) regarding Nonconforming Lots. He stated that in order to encourage housing development in town, if a property owner owns two lots with a house on one and the other lot being vacant, property owners should be able to build on that vacant lot or sell it. Edward Shemeta, 9405 S 205th Place, Kent, WA asked for a definition of low density versus high density multifamily housing. Mr. Osborne responded by stating that low density multifamily allows for 16 units per acre and high density is 40 units per acre for both land use designation and zoning Mr. Osborne stated that he believes the highest density multifamily the city has is medium density which consists of 24 units per acre. Lani Englund, 802 2"d Ave N (North Park), Kent, WA stated that she would like to encourage the Land Use Committee and the City of Kent to place a four-way stop at the intersection of Second Avenue North and West Cloudy Street near a tot park. With the proposed opening of Cloudy Street onto Fourth Avenue there would be increased traffic through the North Park ' neighborhood and specifically right next to the Tot Park Ms Englund cited an example illustrating the urgency for the placement of a 4-way stop light prior to a tragic accident occurring. She urged the city to be proactive. ' In response to Ms. Watson, Mr Osborne stated that staff could consider a recommended action to include traffic calming measures along Cloudy Street between 3`d and 4`h Avenues to slow traffic through the North Park area Ms Anderson encouraged the speaker to write or speak with the Public Works Director Don Wickstrom or the Transportation Supervisor Steve Mullen to discuss a more munediate remedy. Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED to close the public hearing The Motion CARRIED Land Use and Planning Board Minutes September 27,2004 Page 3 of 8 182 Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED not to take action on CPA-2004-1 Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update, rather to take this back to the Land Use and Planning Board at a workshop on October 11, 2004 to address recommendations brought forward through the public hearing process. Motion CARRIED. CP2r2(X11-1 SUPPORTING REGULATIONS TO THE 2004 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Planner Gloria Gould-Wessen stated that this is being brought forward as the result of Resolution 1680 directing staff to revise development regulations that are in direct conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Wessen stated that at the August 9d'Land Use and Planning Board Workshop staff reviewed the Comprehensive Plan's goals and policies using the State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development's development regulations checklists and determined that staff needed to establish notification for agricultural resource lands, establish a docketing process and update the zoning district nomenclature. Ms. Wessen stated that as a result of land use changes in the Comprehensive Plan update, some zoning changes were also being presented. Attachment A: Ms. Wessen stated that the zoning district map must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan She referred to Attachment A as having criteria to review proposed zoning amendments, as well as details on the six study areas which includes analysis and staff recommendations for each Study Area 1 is 7 acres in size, consists of six parcels located off of 132nd Avenue Southwest, approximately 630 feet along the southeast edge north of Southeast 272tid or Kent Kangley Road. ' One parcel has a land use designation of(C)Commercial and the others are SF-8. Ms. Wessen described existing land uses on and surrounding the subject site She stated that environmental constraints for this area include four lots with inventoried wetlands accounting for approximately 1.2 acres or 17% of the land area. She stated that staff has applied a fifty-foot buffer, estimating that about 4 1 acres of the 6.6 acres is developable based on the wetlands and buffers. She described clustering and PUDs could be applied at development. Ms Wessen talked about access and transportation issues indicating that 132nd Avenue Southeast is a minor arterial and Kent Kangley Road is a highway of regional significance Ms Wessen stated that staff recommends applying a (CC) Community Commercial zone for tax parcel #2722059189 and (SR-8) Single Family Residential for the remaining properties. Study Area 2 is approximately 6 1 acres in size with four tax parcels located along Kent Kangley Road and gently slopes to the south about 10 to 15 feet. She stated that the existing land use designation is Mixed Use (MU) with existing zoning of (NCC) Neighborhood Convenience Commercial Ms Wessen stated that staff is recommending changing the zomng to , (CC-MU) Community Commercial Mixed Use. Ms Wessen stated that environmental constraints is a creek that runs through and between two parcels into a wetland off site. She stated that staff applied a 25 foot buffer from the creek reducing the developable land approximately 12% leaving 5.35 acres of possible developable land. ' Land Use and Planning Board Minutes September 27,2004 Page 4 of 8 183 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Fred N.Satterstrorn,C D. Director PLANNING SERVICES • Charlene Anderson,AICP,Manager K E N T Phone 253-856-5454 W A S M I M O T O M Fax: 253-856-6454 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent,WA 98032-5895 LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 23,2004 The meeting of the Kent Land Use and Planning Board was called to order by Chair Jon Johnson at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2004 in Chambers West of Kent City Hall. LUPB MEMBERS PRESENT- Jon Johnson Chair, Greg Worthing Vice-Chair, Steve Dowell, Elizabeth Watson, Kenneth Wendling LUPB MEMBERS ABSENT: Theresa Ferguson,Excused;David Malik, Unexcused STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Fred Satterstrom AICP, CD Director; William Osborne, Planner; Kim Marousek, Princ►pal Planner; Kurt Hanson, Sr. Planner, Gary Gill, City Engineer, Public Works Administration; Mark Madfai, Sr. Project Engineer,Public Works; Kim Adams Pratt,Asst City Attorney. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ' Greg Worthing MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED a motion to approve the minutes of July 26,2004. Motion CARRIED. ADDED ITEMS None COMMUNICATIONS None NOTICE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS Principal Planner Kim Marousek announced that the Land Use and Planning Board would hold a hearing concerning the Critical Areas Ordinance Regulations on September 13,2004. CPA-2004-1 DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (DSAP) 1 Planner William Osborne submitted annotated graphic drawings of the 105 Building from Don Shaffer for the record as Exhibit #1. Greg Worthing MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED a Motion to accept Exhibit#1 into the record. Motion CARRIED. Mr. Osborne stated that the City held two public workshop sessions in May and two sessions in June 2004 to consider community input for the downtown area. Mr. Osborne described the North Frame, West Frame, East Frame, South Core, North Core, Historic Core, and the Central Corridor Districts as identified in the Downtown Strategic Action Plan (DSAP). He stated that the purpose of the DSAP is to provide recommendations 1 for policy actions and capital improvements, to guide revisions of downtown specific development regulations such as the Downtown Design Review Guidelines and to identify opportunities and encourage private investment, and public and private cooperation. He descnbed the changes which have occurred in the Downtown area since 1998 when the onginal DSAP was adopted, indicating that most of the downtown zoning is now consistent with the 184 urban center designation encouraging more intensified commercial mixed use development. , Mr. Osborne described the trends in downtown which have remained consistent since 1998. Mr. Osborne stated that the intended goals for the public participation workshops were to consider 2004's existing conditions against those of 1998. He stated that staff was seeking to identify desired strategies and projects that would address the new or pre-existing challenges and opportunities facing downtown. Mr. Osborne stated that staff accepted and solicited suggestions for public and private improvements and also suggestions for amending City regulations. He spoke about the concerns regarding parking, utilities and homelessness issues along with some recommended strategies raised by the community at the LUP13 Workshop. Mr. Osborne identified the City's Gateways as described in the DSAP. He stated that staff is considering rezoning an area located between Gowe and Smith Streets along Central Avenue from DCE to General Commercial with a Mixed Use Overlay. Mr. Osborne stated that as a result of the public participation process, staff is considering an area north of James Street where Office/Mixed Use along with residential development may be appropriate. He stated that single family development may not be the most appropriate development fronting James Street, as much of that area will be fronted by Kent Station and James Street serves as a major east/west arterial through downtown. He stated that this area may be best suited for redevelopment to Commercial which would be consistent with both the Kent Station and the Downtown zoning as a whole. Mr. Osbome stated that the original Downtown Strategic Action Plan recommended rezoning an area between Fifth and Fourth Avenues and between James and north of Cloudy Street. Citizen participants have recommended opening Cloudy Street to Fourth Avenue so that ' neighborhood traffic can exit without being caught up in James Street. As part of the Kent Station development a median is planned for James Street with right-in/right-out only for the neighborhood. Mr. Osborne indicated that this improvement is part of the Kent Station development mitigation actions. Mr. Osborne described the suggested revisions to the DSAP, incorporating some of staffs recommendations identified in the Staff Report as Numbers 1 —21. Mr. Osborne addressed concerns raised by Member Worthing with respect to proposed zoning changes from James to Cloudy as well as proposed traffic revisions for Cloudy Street. Mr. Osborne deferred to Mark Madfai, Senior Project Engineer with Public Works, to identify the proposed revisions for Cloudy to Fourth Avenue. City Engineer Gary Gill stated that when the Kent Station development goes in, one proposal allows the Kent Station left tum access to their site, with that access located mid-block prior to Fourth Avenue. He stated that by providing left turn access into the Kent Station site and a left turn pocket for Fourth Avenue, there is no room to allow for left-tum access heading north into the North Park neighborhood. Mr. Gill stated that based on this proposal, staff felt it critical to provide an additional access way to and from the North Park neighborhood. Mr. Osborne addressed questions raised by Elizabeth Watson concerning owner occupied versus rental occupied housing and defined how Mixed Use Overlay Zoning could be applied. Walt Olsen, 604 W. Meeker St. #101, Kent, WA stated that he owns Olsen Law Firm for which he is a practicing attorney. He described the development plans he has for property he ' owns at Fourth and James. He explained why he supports staff s suggested revisions defined as Numbers 2 and 3 in staffs report. Land Use and Planning Board Minutes August 23,2004 Page 2 of 5 185 Doug Scharnhorst, 431 Clark Avenue N, Kent, WA stated that he and his wife are partners in the Olsen Law Firm, and that the Firm intends to build an attractive professional office building on the northeast corner of James and Fourth Street that would serve as a good transition between the Kent Town Center and the neighborhood behind it. However, zoning would have to be changed to make that happen. Paulette O'Connell,722 3rd Avenue N., Kent,WA voiced her disappointment with the Olsen Law Firm's plans to develop the property with an office building at the corner of James and Fourth Streets. She stated that landscaping features from development of that site would serve to block the view from those North Park residents trying to access James Street. Ms. O'Connell stated that commercial development along James Street would be unsightly. Paul Morford, PO Box 6345, Kent, WA stated that the City should sell the defunct Downtown Market Building to recoup some of their investment. Mr. Morford expressed his opinion on the economics of redevelopment within the North Frame area and specifically the North Park Neighborhood. He stated that typically a home in that area on a 5,000 square foot lot would sell for $180,000 which equates to $30 per square foot, whereas, most commercial land sells for $10 per square foot. He stated that from a practical standpoint, it would not be in the City's favor to develop that area as commercial. Mr. Morford stated that he has a vested interest in the North Park area as he owns a ten acre triangular piece of property located at the end of First, Second and Third Avenues. He described a scenario for possibly developing this site with cottage style housing with potential access to and from the site via First, Second or Third Avenues. Mr. Morford stated that it seems logical that development of the downtown core area should follow natural barriers such as the railroad tracks on the East, SR-167 on the West and the natural physical barriers to the North to include his 10 acre property at the far north end. Mr. Morford described the incentives that property owners in the Northern area would benefit from, including tax advantages if the Northern area were rezoned as part of the downtown core area, as the downtown zoning allows for more flexible development.. Pauline Neault, 919 76t6 St. N. Seattle, WA stated that she owns the property at 607 E. Titus voicing her opposition for the development of casinos as they do not seem to represent the vision for downtown that Kent is striving for. In response to Ms. Neault's inquiry, Mr. Osborne and Assistant City Attorney Kim Adams Pratt referred to Kent City Code to define Adult Entertainment practices. Frederic Wright, 727 Yd Ave N, Kent, WA commended staff for speaking with the community's business people and other City staff for their input,but was concerned if staff had spoken with the North Park residents concerning their desires for the downtown area. He stated that the current zoning proposal looks like the recreation of a similar proposal brought to the City three or four years ago to rezone lots between Fourth and Third for business use. In response to Mr. Wright, Mr. Osborne described the community outreach efforts undertaken by staff to notify individuals of the opportunities to participate actively in the Downtown Strategic Action Plan process. Susan Stoddard, 733 4te Ave N, Kent, WA stated that she resides in North Park and would support a movie theater and a performing arts center in downtown but is concerned that rezoning this area to include adult entertainment establishments is a desperate attempt to draw people to the historic core area at night and could increase crime rates. Land Use and Planning Board Minutes August 23,2004 Page 3 of 5 186 Ms. Stoddard stated that it has been her observation that that there is a lot of open unused land and empty buildings in Downtown Kent that the City of Kent should make an effort to use rather than encroach into the North Park residential areas. Board Member Watson asked staff for clarification of her perception of Recommendation Number 8; whereby the intent is to work with our local public safety officials and our social service agencies to look at how some of these land uses that would negatively impact the community vis-a-vis looking at drawing them into the community. Mr. Osborne concurred, stating that the Downtown Commercial Enterprise Zoning District does not permit adult oriented businesses nor is Kent looking at encouraging those businesses; rather, the City is looking at what impacts those businesses would create, if someone were to propose one. Walter Flue, 1105 E. Seattle St., Kent, WA stated that he lives on Scenic Hill and owns property in the Valley, one block south of Willis Street on Third Avenue. He stated that he attended one of the May workshop meetings and as a member of the Kent Historical Society voiced concern that the designated historical site was rather small, recommending extending that site south to Willis Street and would appreciate if the City would consider that. Gerald Warren, 6695 Hickory Ave, Orangevale, CA stated that he and his wife Michelle own the property on the north side of Cloudy Street between Fourth and Fifth. He asked staff what they were proposing for that area, as they would support rezoning that area. Mr. Osborne stated that this area was initially included in the 1998 DSAP and adopted by City Council to rezone for Office and Mixed Use, but is not included here in the proposed rezone. He stated that staff was looking for an area of transition from an intense mixed-use that is in character with Downtown Commercial Enterprise Development as would occur at Kent Station to transition to an area that provides a buffer with Low-Density Multifamily to Cloudy Street. Rex 011mann, 726 5t6 Ave. N, Kent, WA questioned how his home and family would be impacted if his property were rezoned by the City voicing concern that the City could require families to move out of their homes as a result of the rezone. Chair Johnson assured Mr. 011mann that his family could stay there as long as they wished and if at such time, he opted to sell his home, the buyer would have to use the property under the new zoning use. Mr. 011mann questioned if the statement in the Downtown Strategic Action Plan referenced in Page 111-5 (figure It 1-2) which states "that block is an unsightly area" is an attempt to eventually squeeze everyone out of the entire neighborhood block. Board Member Dowell stated that he felt it was improper for the City to make reference to a neighborhood as "unsightly". Mr. Johnson stated that this reference has been in place for ten years and references other neighborhoods as well and presents a negative connotation for the people who live in these neighborhoods. Shirley Taylor, 843 Yd Ave. N, Kent, WA questioned how rezoning the Northern area would impact taxes in that area. Chair Johnson stated that if the property is zoned to a higher use,the value of the land would increase and therefore, taxes would increase based on increased assessed valuation. Ms. Taylor stated that she does not oppose a rezone and supports Mr. Morford's views. Lan! England, 802 2°d Avenue N, Kent, WA stated that she resides north of Cloudy, and understands that her particular house would not be rezoned. In response to Ms. England, Mr. Osborne defined Mixed Use. Ms. England voiced her concerns with child safety and traffic issues if the area were rezoned. She questioned if the City had considered ways to upgrade the neighborhood, with the Land Use and Planning Board Minutes August 23.2004 Page 4 of 5 r ' 187 development of new homes, encouraging more owner occupied homes and decreasing rental properties. Mr. Osborne responded to Ms. England's inquiry as to what type of uses would be allowed, stating that the site Ms. England refers to is being proposed as a Downtown Commercial Enterprise zone which allows for flexibility in uses. He described those uses. Community Development Director Fred Satterstrom commended the Board for encouraging the audience to speak to this issue in order to obtain a better sense for what is on the minds of the audience. He stated that this is a difficult issue in respect to the North Park neighborhood for Staff, the Board and the residents who live there. He stated that although this has been a residential neighborhood for quite some time, the Kent Station Project and the market pressures building on the city are changing that fairly rapidly. Mr. Satterstrom stated that it is important that staff thoroughly consider all alternatives before deciding that this is a Vision or Long Range Plan for Kent, indicating that the City has not completed the traffic analysis at this time. Therefore, this is one reason staff is asking that the Board not take action tonight. He stated that there may be more testimony that we wish to hear before the Board makes a recommendation in this area. Mr. Satterstrom stated with this proposal, staff is attempting to create a realistic depth of property that could potentially be commercial on the north side of James Street. However, realizing that commercial would not blend well with single family residential, staff is proposing a buffer strip consisting of medium density residential with either MR-G or MRT-16 to be more compatible with the single family neighborhood. Mr. Satterstrom stated that it may actually take awhile before the conversion of many of those properties would actually take place, although conversion on vacant properties could occur more quickly. He reiterated previous testimony that rezoning does not force anyone out of their home, although it could impact one's desire to live there when uses other than residential begin to move in. iSteve Dowell MOVED and Greg Worthing SECONDED a Motion to continue the Public Hearing concerning the Downtown Strategic Action Plan to September 27, 2004. Motion CARRIED. The Board members encouraged the audience living in the North Park area to talk with their neighbors, inviting them to attend the next hearing to give their input. ADJOURNMENT Steve Dowell MOVED and Greg Worthing SECONDED a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion CARRIED. Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:45 pm. ResVtt Ily Submitted, Ch—1 e ers n, CP,' nnmg ager Secretary,Land Use and Planning Board Land Use and Planning Board Minutes August 23.2004 Page 6 of 5 Kent City Council Meeting Date JanuM 4, 2005 Category Other Business 1. SUBJECT: 2004 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS —APPROVE 2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Following a public hearing before the Land Use & Planning Board, the Planning & Economic Development Committee is forwarding their recommendations on the 2004 annual comprehensive plan and zoning map amendments. 3. EXHIBITS: 12/20/04 staff memo with attachments A-1; 11/30/04 memo to P&EDC; Minutes froml2/6/04 P&EDC and 11/22/04 LU&PB meetings 4. RECOMMENDED BY: Planning & Economic Development Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc.) 5. FISCAL IMPACT Expenditure? No Revenue? No Currently in the Budget? Yes No If no: Unbudgeted Expense: Fund Amount $ Unbudgeted Revenue: Fund Amount $ 6. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds to approve/deny/modify the recommendations of the Planning & Economic Development Committee regarding the four applications for 2004 Annual Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances. DISCUSSION: ACTION: , Council Agenda Item No. 7C COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Fred N Satterstrom,AICP,Director PLANNING SERVICES KE N T Charlene Anderson,AICP,Manager W A 5 H 1 N a T O N Phone 253-856-5454 Fax 253-856-6454 Address 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent,WA 98032-5895 DECEMBER 20, 2004 To- Mayor Jim White, Council President Julie Peterson And City Council Members From William.Osborne, Long Range Planner Through: Mayor Jim White Subject- Proposed 2004 Comprehensive Plan And Zoning Map Amendments#CPA-2004- 4(A-D)/#CPZ-2004(3-6) MOTION: Approve/Deny/Modify the recommendations of the Planning & Economic Development Committee regarding the four applications for 2004 Annual Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances SUMMARY: In this agenda packet are the recommendations of the Planning & Economic Development Committee regarding the 2004 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments. These recommendations are presented to you from the Committee's December 6,' special meeting. The proposed amendments Were introduced to the Council at a November 16d' Workshop prior to the Land Use & Planning Board public hearing of November 22nd BUDGET IMPACT:None BACKGROUND: The City received a total of four requests for Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and corresponding Zoning Map changes (see the attached staff report and maps), classified as Proposals A through D- Proposal A: MILLENIUM-KANGLEY BUILDING: CPA-2004-4(A)/CPZ-2004-3 (ENV-2004-53(A)) Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at 26056— 116T"Avenue Southeast Applicant (Agent) Joel Kessell, Engineered Solutions, LLC Existing Designation Requested Change Board P&ED Committee Recommendation Recommendation Comprehensive APPROVAL OF SF-6(Single-Family NS(Neighborhood APPROVAL OF Plan Use 6 units/acre) Services) MIXED-USE Map MU MIXED-USE(MU) Ma APPROVAL OF NCC(Neighborhood APPROVAL OF ZONING Districts SR-6(Single-Family Convenience OFFICE, OFFICE,MIXED-USE Map 6.05 units/acre MIXED-USE(O- Commercial) MU (O-MU) PROPOSAL B: KENT OFFICE BUILDING: CPA-2004-4(B)/#CPZ-2004-4 (ENV-2004-53(B)) Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at 20651 — 84th Avenue South/East Valley Highway Applicant(Agent): Edi Linardic, LDG Architects Existing Designation Requested Change Board P&ED Committee Recommendation Recommendation Comprehensive MIC (Manufacturing/ Plan LAND Use C(Commercial) APPROVAL APPROVAL Mapindustrial Center) ZONING Districts M2 (Limited GWC(Gateway APPROVAL APPROVAL Map Industrial) Commercial) PROPOSAL C: LOTTO/TOPPANO: CPA-2004-4(C)/CPZ-2004-5(ENV-2004-53(C)) Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at 11644 Southeast 2401h Street Applicant(Agent): Jerome Carpenter, Inslee, Best Doezie & Ryder, P S Board P&ED Committee Existing Designation Requested Change Recommendation Recommendation Comprehensive SF-6 (Single-Family NS (Neighborhood Plan LAND Use 6 units/acre) Services)NCC(Neigh DENIAL DENIAL Ma ZONING Districts SR-6 (Single-Family Convenlenceborhood DENIAL DENIAL Map 6 05 units/acre) Commercial PROPOSAL D: MUTH: CPA-20D4-4(D)/CPZ-2004-6 (ENV-2004-53(D)) Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at 21320—42nd Avenue South Applicant(Agent) Richard Rawlings, Polygon, LLC Existing Designation Requested Change Board P&ED Committee ComRecommendation Recommendation Plan LAND USE AG-R (Agricultural SF-1 (Single-Family DENIAL WITHOUT DENIAL WITHOUT Plan LAND Use Map Resource Land) 1 unitlacre) PREJUDICE PREJUDICE ZONING Districts A-10 (Agricultural, SR-1 (Single-Family DENIAL WITHOUT DENIAL WITHOUT Map 10 acres/unit) 1 unit/acre) PREJUDICE PREJUDICE WOlpm S\Permit\Plan\CompP]anAmdmmts\2004\2042937cpa2004-4a-d_CCmtg_010405 doc Enc Attachment A LUPB Staff Report for Public Hearing of November 22,2004 Attachment B City of Kent Development Assismnce Brochure 6-3(Access Management) Attachment C Urban Land Institute,Ten Prmciples for Reinventing America's Suburban Strips,pages 8-9 Attachment D Puget Sound Regional Council,2002 Regional Growth Centers Report Kent Manufacturing/Industrial Center Attachment E Maps of 2004 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Attachment F Summary Matrix of 2004 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Attachment G SEPA Adoption Notice and Addendum Attachment Env Review Report—Decision Document Attachment 1 RCW 35A 63 071&072 cc Fred N Satterstrom,AICP,CD Director Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Manager Parties of Record(Attached) Project files City Council Meeting 114105 Page 2 of 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Fred N Satterstrom,AICP,C D Director PLANNING SERVICES Charlene Anderson,AICP,Manager ' . PhF :253-85&5454 xe 253-8 6 6454 \11KENT ' w.S H I M O T O M Address, 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent,WA 98032-5895 November 15, 2004 ' TO: JON JOHNSON, CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD FROM: WILLIAM D. OSBORNE, LONG-RANGE PLANNER RE 2004 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS #CPA-2004A(A-D)/#CPZ-2004-(3-6) Land Use & Planning Board Public Hearing —November 22, 2004 ' INTRODUCTION The City received four (4) applications this year submitted by private property owners for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the Zoning Map. At the Land Use & Planning Board workshop held October 130, staff introduced each proposed amendment to the Board for discussion and questions. Planning Services staff facilitated a Land Use & Planning Board tour of the sites on October Wh. ' The four (4) proposed amendments have been classified as Proposals A through D This staff report includes a detailed analysis of the merits of each proposal, maps of each site and a staff recommendation, based upon the following standards of review STANDARDS OF REVIEW ' Sections 12 02 050 and 15 09 050(C) of the Kent City Code outline the standards of review, which must be used by staff and the City Council in analyzing proposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning District Map amendments. Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map are to be examined based on the following criteria 1. The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, ' safety, and general welfare, and 2. The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, or that circumstances have changed since the ' adoption of the Plan that warrant an amendment to the Plan; and 3. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the Land Use, Transportation, and Capital Facilities Elements of the Plan ' ATTACHMENT A CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2005 Proposed amendments to the Zoning District Map are to be examined based on the following criteria: 1. The proposed rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and , 2. The proposed rezone and subsequent development of the site would be compatible with development in the vicinity, and 3. The proposed rezone will not unduly burden the transportation system in the vicinity of the ' property with significant adverse impacts which cannot be mitigated; and 4. Circumstances have changed substantially since the establishment of the current zoning ' district to warrant the proposed rezone; and 5. The proposed rezone will not adversely affect the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City. The staff review and recommendation for each of the proposals is presented separately. ' Background information about the subject site and the intent of each proposal are provided, followed by staff review. Staff review includes the citation of relevant Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies and comments on the relationship of each proposal to cited goals and policies, , organized into sections by Element. The Standards of Review listed above for Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning amendments are then addressed for each proposal prior to the recommendation. A map depicting each proposal is included in Attachment D, and a summary matrix of the proposals is also provided as Attachment E. , PROPOSAL A MILLENIUM-KANGLEY BUILDING #CPA-2004-4(A)/#CPZ-2004-3 (KIVA#2042950) #ENV-2004-53(A) (KIVA#2042947) Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at 26056 - 116th Avenue Southeast Applicant (Agent). Joel Kessell, Engineered Solutions, LLC Existing Designation Proposed Change Comprehensive Plan LAND SF-6 (Single-Family 6 NS (Neighborhood USE Map. units/acre) Services) , ZONING Districts Map SR-6 (Single-Family 6.05 NCC (Neighborhood units/acre) Convenience Commercial Background: The 0.68 acre Site consists of one (1) tax parcel and is located at the northeast ' corner of 116th Avenue Southeast and Kent-Kangley Road Southeast, and contains no structures. The terrain of the Site can be characterized as generally fiat, mostly covered with gravel, and having groundcover vegetation along the east and southeast. The parcel is currently designated as ' Single-Family Residential, Six (6.05) Units per Acre for land use and zoning (SF-6 and SR-6, respectively), as are most parcels abutting the northern and eastern boundaries of the Site. To the south of the Site across Kent-Kangley Road, parcels are designated Mixed Use (MU) for land Use, ' and Community Commercial — Mixed Use (CC-MU) for zoning. Parcels located directly across 116th Avenue SE from the Site are designated as Single-Family Residential, Eight (8.71) Units per Acre for both land use and zoning (SF-8 and SR-8, respectively) The southwest comer of the Kent-Kangleyll16th Avenue SE intersection is designated for low-density multi-family residential for both land use and zoning (LDMF and MR-G, respectively). Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearmg , November 22,2004 Page 2 of 27 i iIssues: Site access restrictions, on-site parking (and possible vehicular queuing), site drainage and utilities locations are some of the issues of concern. The fact that Kent-Kangley Road i is also a State Route (S.R. 516) means that vehicular access of the Site is restricted. To maintain traffic flows on Kent-Kangley Road/S.R. 516, the preferred access would be on 116th Avenue SE, but the north boundary of the Site is less than one hundred fifty feet (150') north of the intersection. ' The City of Kent Public Works Development Assistance Brochure, Access Management(DAB 6-3) (see Attachment A, page 6), establishes a minimum corner clearance standard of three hundred feet (300'), with driveways being allowed only when alternative access is not available. The status of a water feature indicated by the City geographic information system (G1S) as bisecting the Site i could also affect site access and developable area. A sanitary sewer service connection crossing Kent-Kangley Road will be required. RELEVANT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS& POLICIES LAND USE ELEMENT The Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains goals and policies relating to i neighborhood commercial development, activity centers and commercial, facilitating multi-modal transportation, and protection of wetlands. The Plan distinguishes between small neighborhood service areas and larger activity center areas. ' Overall (LU) Goal: Encourage a future growth and development pattern which implements the Community's vision, protects environmentally sensitive areas, and enhances the quality of life of all Kent residents. i Goal LU-2 Establish a land use pattern throughout the Potential Annexation Area that will facilitate a multi-modal transportation system and provide efficient public facilities. Ensure that overall densities in the Potential iAnnexation Area are adequate to support a range of urban services. Policy LU-2.1 Establish transportation levefs-of service which will help guide development into desired areas. Policy LU-2.2 Concentrate development in order to promote public transit. i Policy LU-2.4 Give funding priority to capital facility projects which are consistent with the C►ty's Land Use Element. i Goal LU-3 Focus both city and regional household and employment growth in the designated Urban Center. Policy LU-3.2 Focus office employment growth in the Urban Center as a percentage of overall mixed-use development. Goal LU-6 Designate Activity Centers in portions of the City and in the Potential i Annexation Area. Allow in these areas a mix of retail, office, and residential development. Policy LU-6.1 Locate Activity Centers in areas which currently contain con- centrations of commercial development with surrounding medium- density housing. Intensify these areas to support public transit to increase housing options. i Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 3 of27 Policy LU-6.2 Allow residential uses in Activity Centers. Develop residential uses as ' part of a commercial area in a mixed-use development or on a stand- alone basis in designated areas. Goal LU-7 Develop Activity Centers in such a way as to facilitate pedestrian, , cyclist,public transit, and vehicular circulation. Policy LU-9.4 Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close , proximity to employment, shopping, transit, and where possible, near human and community services. Goal LU-13 Promote orderly and efficient commercial growth within the existing , commercial districts in order to maintain and strengthen existing commercial districts, to minimize costs associated with the extension of , facilities, and to allow businesses to benefit from their proximity to one another. Goal LU-14 Determine the size, function, and mix of uses in the City's commercial ' districts based on regional, community, and neighborhood needs. Policy LU-14.2 Provide opportunities for residential development within existing , business districts to provide support for shops, services, and employment within walking distance. Policy LU-14.5 Encourage commercial design elements which will minimize impacts to , surrounding established residential uses for all new development and redevelopment in the existing Neighborhood Commercial zoning district Ensure that projects are pedestrian-oriented and developed with minimum parking provisions. Policy LU-14.6 Discourage expansion of Neighborhood Service land uses in areas ' where the adjacent land use designation is predominately single-family. Policy LU-14.7 Promote redevelopment of existing commercial properties by limiting ' the conversion of residential land uses to commercial land uses. Policy LU-14.8 Ensure that commercial and mixed-use developments adjacent to existing single-family residential areas are compatible in height and ' scale. Establish guidelines for design of edges where commercial and mixed-uses abut single-family use and medium- and low-density residential. ' Goal LU-24 Encourage well designed, compact land use patterns to reduce dependency on the automobile, and thereby improve air and water quality and conserve energy resources. Establish mixed-use i commercial, office, and residential areas to present convenient ■ opportunities for travel by transit, foot, and bicycle. Policy LU-26.2 Protect wetlands not as isolated units, but as ecosystems, and essential , elements of watersheds. Base protection measures on wetland functions and values, and the effects of on-site and off-site activities. Staff Comment Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing ' November 22,2004 Page 4 of 27 The Comprehensive Plan articulates policies to discourage expansion of Neighborhood Services land uses in areas where the adjacent land use is predominantly single-family residential (Policies LU-14.6 and LU-14.7). Also, the Comprehensive Plan includes policy language (Goals LU-3 and ' LU-13, and Policies LU-3.2, LU-13.3 and LU-13.4) to encourage orderly and efficient commercial growth in existing commercial districts, particularly in Kent's designated Urban Center(Downtown). Additionally, a 2001 Urban Land Institute publication entitled Ten Principles for Reinventing ' America's Suburban Strips (see Attachment B) previously provided to the Board, recommends limiting expansion of commercial zones when existing commercially-zoned land is underdeveloped. The buildable lands inventory for housing (population growth) might also need to be revised to reflect a decrease in capacity of approximately four(4) single-family detached units. ' In response to the standards of review, the application cites positive goals and policies in speck reference to Activity Centers (Goals LU-6 and LU-7, and Policy LU-6.1). The application also claims 1 the Site is not predominantly surrounded by single-family residential land use. Staff comments that a significant amount of area to the west, north, northeast and east of the Site is in single-family residential use —a few adjacent dwelling units include day care operations — but these operations are not intensively"commercial"in zoning or use. While one could certainly argue that the Comprehensive Plan contains goals and policies favoring the qualities of the area around the intersection of 116a' Avenue SE and Kent-Kangley Road as an °Activity Center,"this area does not currently carry such a designation. An important consideration in the designation of Activity Centers is the existence of a concentration of commercial development and surrounding medium-density housing (Policy LU-6.1) The descriptive parameters for an existing 'concentration of commercial development and surrounding medium-density housing' have not been established by the City; but could be considered in the future. This application provides compelling testimony about the context surrounding the Site, particularly of the relationship between land uses and the recently completed and planned future road improvements of 116"' Avenue SE near the Kent-Kangley Road intersection. Given these conditions, staff agrees in principle with the claim that single-family residential development is not ' desirable at this location. Development of an automobile-oriented use permitted under NCC Zoning, however, would be less desirable and more impacting on public health and safety — generating more traffic circulation, air quality, and pedestrian safety issues (Goals LU-7 and LU-24, Policy LU-14 5). Moreover, the key theme in the Land Use Element goal and policies regarding the development of Activity Centers is the inclusion of housing, whether as part of mixed-use developments or on a stand-alone basis (Goal LU-6, and Policies LU-6.1 and LU-62, and LU-10 1) The application suggests subsequent office development of the Site. Such a use would likely be less impacting than the uses allowed in NCC Zoning Office-Mixed Use Zoning (O-MU)would allow for the intended use described in this application, while restricting the uses allowed in other commercial zones. ' COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT The Community Design Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains several goals and policies ' relating to the aesthetic impacts of commercial development, on- and off-site improvements, circulation patterns, and vehicular and pedestrian access. Goal CD-1 Establish street and circulation patterns that encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use. Goal CD-2 Incorporate amenities and features along neighborhood residential and commercial streets that accommodate safe motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit use. Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 5 of 27 Policy CD-2.1 Establish, particularly in conjunction with new development, distinctive ' crosswalks at major street intersections in neighborhood mixed-use centers, commercial corridors, transit stops, in proximity to parks, and school sites. ' Policy CD-2.3 Design intersections with appropriate signage and traffic control devices to safely accommodate pedestrian, bicyclists, and vehicular traffic. Construct intersections with the minimum dimensions and turning radii necessary to maintain established levels of service per the concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act. Goal CD-3 Establish site design standards that encourage pedestrian and bicycle , use. Consider equally during site design all modes of transportation access, including pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and motor vehicle. ' Policy CD-3.1 Establish design standards which ensure that commercial, industrial, residential, and public building sites provide convenient, direct access for pedestrians and bicyclists. ' Policy CD-3.3 Encourage development to orient around existing and proposed transit stops and to provide pedestrian amenities and convenient access to the ' transit stops. Goal CD-4 Design new commercial projects to accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motor vehicles. ' Policy CD-4.1 Encourage site and building access that considers the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists by providing the most direct pedestrian ' access from sidewalks and parking areas to building entrances while minimizing conflicts with motor vehicle traffic. Policy CD-4.5 Locate motor vehicle parking at the rear of buildings to help block the , view of the parking from the street and to enable more convenient access to the front of the buildings. Where it is not possible to provide parking behind a building, parking may be located along the side. Signage for parking should be a recognized standard to be distinguishable for motorists, unless otherwise specified in district design guidelines. Policy CD-5.2 Where possible, encourage developers to infill buildings along vacant sections of the street edge to improve the environment for pedestrians. Goal CD-6 Provide scale, layout, and character of commercial development which , is complimentary to the surrounding neighborhood and accommodating to pedestrians. Policy CD-7.1 Work with the business community and neighborhood residents to ' make aesthetic and functional improvements to commercial areas. Improved image and appeal will increase sales potential and enhance the character of the City. Policy CD-15.1 Whenever possible, encourage a land use pattern wherein churches, stores, services, parks,jobs, entertainment, transportation, and schools ' are within walking distance of a person's place of residence. Staff Comment Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 6 of 27 The application cited several goals and policies supporting pedestrian-oriented commercial frontage. Development consistent with the proposed designation change might improve the appearance of the existing underdeveloped Site, which currently stores used vehicles for sale. ' However, automobile-oriented land uses discussed in the staff comment on applicable Land Use Element goals and policies would also be allowed under NCC Zoning — in conflict with several Community Design Element goals and policies (Goals CD-1, CD-2, CD-3, CD-4, and CD-6, and 1 Policies CD-3.1 and CD-4.1). The Site acreage and limited access from 1160' Avenue SE would likely minimize aesthetic impacts, and NCC Zoning does provide opportunities for development of an integrated, walkable community, with commercial uses in close proximity to moderate density residential use. it should be noted again however, that NCC Zoning would also allow uses typically generating high numbers of automobile trips: gas station (with special use permit), sit-down restaurant, commercial ' drive4hru (excluding fast food, i.e. bank with Conditional Use Permit) and convenience store. The Site layout will be influenced by the single restricted access driveway on 1161h Avenue SE. Due to the designation of Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516) as a road of statewide significance, and the proximity of the north parcel boundary to the 116`h Avenue SE/Kent-Kangley Road intersection, ingress and egress of the Site will be restricted to right-in and right-out turning movements. An automobile-oriented use would impact pedestrian safety, aesthetics and exacerbate existing traffic Issues in the vicinity. HUMAN SERVICES ELEMENT The Human Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan, contains a policy relating to accessibility of services—including the medical office suggested by the applicant, Policy HS-1.4 Encourage services to become accessible to all members of the community. Staff Comment Accessibility to human services for the entire community is generally positive in view of the Comprehensive Plan The large number of considerations of "accessibility" and "human services" are beyond the scope of this Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning District Map designation amendment proposal. Thus, the proposed amendment, as a non-project action, will not be analyzed strictly for the use suggested by the applicant — a medical office building. Further, if any level of approval of the amendment proposal for this Site is adopted by ordinance, such circumstances do not confer nor construe any approval(s) for project-level permit applications subsequently filed TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 1 The Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains several goals and policies relating to coordination of development and road improvements, and the relationship between commercial land use and the transportation system: Policy TR-1.1 Locate commercial, industrial, multifamily, and other uses that generate high levels of traffic in designated activity centers around intersections of principal or minor arterials or around freeway interchanges. ' Policy TR-1.2 Coordinate new commercial and residential development in Kent with transportation projects to assure that transportation facility capacity is sufficient to accommodate the new development, or a financial commitment is in place to meet the adopted standard within six years, before allowing it to proceed. Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 7 of 27 i Policy TR-1.5 Ensure consistency between land use and transportation plans so that land use and adjacent transportation facilities are compatible. Policy TR-1.7 insure the transportation system is developed consistent with the ' anticipated development of the land uses, and acknowledge the influence of providing transportation facilities to accelerate or delay the development of land uses, either by type or area. Policy TR-1.8 Promote land use patterns which support public transportation and , insure the development includes transit-friendly features. Policy TR-3.4 Utilize adopted Access Management techniques to preserve the flow of ' traffic on the road system while providing adequate access to adjacent land uses. These could include: limit the number of driveways (usually one per parcel);locate driveways away from intersections; and connect , parking lots and consolidate driveways to create more pedestrian- oriented street design and encourage efficiency of both land uses and the adjacent transportation system. , Policy TR-4.1 Insure reliable traffic flow and mobility on arterial roads, especially on regional through routes, while protecting local neighborhood roads from increased traffic volumes. Policy TR-4.2 Where overflow traffic from the regional system significantly impacts neighborhoods,protect the residential area. ' Policy TR-5.3 Arterial improvements inside or adjacent to neighborhoods should employ Context Sensitive Design strategies to balance the mobility needs of the community with neighborhood cohesiveness. Policy TR-5.4 Encourage pedestrian and bicycle connections between residential developments, neighborhood commercial centers, recreation areas, and to serve as an alternative to automobile use. Goal TR-7 Improve the non-motorized transportation system for both internal ' circulation and linkages to regional travel, and promote the use of non- motorized transportation. Policy TR-7.2 Use incentives or regulations to encourage new construction to t promote pedestrian and bicycle connections to schools, parks, community centers, public transit services and facilities, and neighborhoods and other services. Policy TR-7.8 Whenever practical, using incentives or regulatory means, encourage bicycle storage facilities with adequate lighting at residential development projects, park and rides lots, employment and industrial centers, schools,Activity Centers and retail areas. Policy TR-8.2 Emphasize transit investments that provide mobility and access within 1 the community and make it possible for citizens to access local services and support local businesses while reducing auto-dependent travel. , Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 8 of 27 ' Goal TR-9 Pursue funding for transportation improvements from an potential sources in an efficient and equitable manner. ' Policy TR-9.1 Allow for funding of growth-related traffic improvements proportionately by impact fees or other mechanisms that apportion costs in relation to impact charged to new development. ' Staff Comment The additional trip generation impacts from development consequent to a Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) Zoning designation could cause significant deterioration of arterial level-of-service, and automobile-oriented commercial development would likely attract most of its market from outside the neighborhood via automobile trips. An Office-Mixed Use (O-MU) Zoning designation would likely generate traffic impacts from trip ends more specific to an office use suggested in the application — rather than a convenience store use allowed under NCC Zoning. The vehicular access issue is addressed above in the staff comments on Community Design. APPLYING THE STANDARDS OF REVIEW The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. [KCC 12.02.050(1)& 15.09.050(C)(5)) Staff Comment Designating the 0.68 acre subject parcel Neighborhood Services and Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) would allow development that would significantly impact adjacent residents, particularly if the development served automobiles — as with gas stations, convenience stores, and drive-thru banks. These potential impacts include increased traffic generation, access conflicts, reduction of residential privacy, as well as aesthetic (noise, light and glare) conflicts. Single-family residential development at this location is not necessarily desirable —nor has the land development market been responsive to the current Comprehensive Plan and Zoning designation A Mixed-Use (MU) Comprehensive Plan designation with an Office-Mixed Use (O-MU) Zoning District designation would be less impacting on the public health, safety, and general welfare. The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of I adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the Plan that warrant an amendment to the Plan. [KCC 12.02 050(2)& 15.09 050(C)(4)] ' Staff Comment The most significant changes of circumstance in regards to this proposed designation amendment is that road improvements have been, and will be made by the City of Kent Public Works Department for 116`h Avenue SE. The west boundary of the subject parcel is anticipated to yield ten (10) feet width for 1160' Avenue SE right-of-way improvements. The Comprehensive Plan and Zoning designations for properties extending east from the southeast corner of Kent-Kangley Road and 116`h Avenue SE were recently amended from Commercial/Neighborhood Convenience Commercial to Mixed-Use (MU) Comprehensive Plan Land Use, and Community Commercial, Mixed-Use (CC-MU) Zoning. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the Land Use, Transportation, and Capital Facilities Elements of the Plan. [KCC 12.02.050(3) & 15.09.050(C)(1)] Staff Comment The designation of Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC)Zoning at this Site could impose significant unavoidable negative impacts likely to diminish the levels-of-service of adjacent roads. Land Use and Plammng Board Pubtc Hearing November 22,2004 Page 9 of 27 Additionally, any commercial redevelopment of the Site would require to connect to utilities across Kent-Kangley Road. The proposed rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. [KCC 15 09 050(C)(2)] ' Staff Comment Rezoning the 0.68 acre parcel to Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) would allow development that could significantly impact adjacent residents and adjacent roads — depending on the subsequently developed use. These potential impacts include increased traffic generation, access conflicts, reduction of residential privacy and safety for adjacent day care operations, as well as land use and aesthetic (noise, light and glare) conflicts. The potential scope and extent of these impacts are not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed rezone will not unduly burden the transportation system in the vicinity of the property with significant adverse impacts which cannot be mitigated. [KCC 15 09 050(C)(3)] Staff Comment Given arterial traffic speeds and a lack of pedestrian facilities in the vicinity of the Site, the City would require significant improvements for pedestrian travel and public transit use upon development of the Site. The trips generated by an automobile-oriented use allowed by Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) Zoning could cause greater impacts on the transportation system. An office use, as suggested in the application, would generate a relatively ' small number of taps. Recommendation: Staff recommends DENIAL of the request to redesignate the subject 0.68 acre parcel as proposed to Neighborhood Services (NS) Land Use and Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) Zoning. However, if proposed, staff would recommend approval for a Comprehensive Plan Map designation change to Mixed-Use (MU), with a Zoning District Map designation change to Office-Mixed Use (C-MU)for the Site. PROPOSAL B KENT OFFICE BUILDING #CPA-2004-4(B)/#CPZ-2004-4(KIVA#2042938) #ENV-2004-53(B) (KIVA#2042937) Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at 20651 — 84th Avenue South/East Valley Highway , Applicant (Agent): Ed! Linardic, LDG Architects Existing Designation Proposed Change Comprehensive Plan LAND MIC C (Commercial) USE Map (Manufacturing/Industrial Center) ' ZONING Districts Map M2 (Limited Industrial) GWC (Gateway Commercial Background: The 6.26 acre Site consisting of two (2) tax parcels is located southwest from the intersection of 84th Avenue South (East Valley Highway) and South 208th Street, extending south along the west side of 84th Avenue S to slightly less than four hundred feet (400')from South 212th Street. The northern parcel of the Site includes a portion of the S 208th Street roadway. The terrain of the Site is generally flat and is almost entirely impervious, with a large single-story structure (approximately 92,000 gross square feet — King County Assessor) and asphalt parking Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 10 of 27 t surface located thereon. The Site and most parcels in the vicinity north of S 212th Street are designated for Manufacturing/Industrial Center land use (MIC) and Limited Industrial (M2) zoning. The parcels directly south (a McDonald's restaurant) and southeast(including a strip mall and drive- thru espresso stand) across 84th Avenue SE of the Site are designated for Commercial (C) Land Use and Gateway Commercial (GWC)Zoning. Issues: Limiting expansion of non-industrial commercial land uses in the Manufacturing/Industrial Center, the Center designation as requested by the City in the early 1990s and designated by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), is an important concern (see Attachment C, 2002 Regional Growth Centers Report, Kent Manufacturing/Industrial Center, page 4). Access to 84th Avenue S will be restricted or prohibited, with a possible requirement of off-site revisions for S 208th Street (private)to address the anticipated increase in traffic volumes at the traffic signal on 84th Avenue S. A buffer associated with an inventoried wetland located on the McDonald's parcel to the south might encroach on the Site. RELEVANT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS & POLICIES LAND USE ELEMENT The Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains goals and policies relating to commercial development, manufacturingfindustrial centers, facilitating regional freight mobility, and ' protection of wetlands. Designated Manufacturing/Industrial Centers are intended to maintain the existing manufacturing and industrial land uses and promote freight mobility. Overall (LU) Goal: Encourage a future growth and development pattern which implements the community's vision, protects environmentally sensitive areas, and enhances the quality of life of all of Kent residents. Goal LU-13 Promote orderly and efficient commercial growth within the existing commercial districts in order to maintain and strengthen existing commercial districts, to minimize costs associated with extension of facilities, and to allow businesses to benefit from their proximity to one another. Goal LU-15 Preserve a portion of the Valley Floor industrial Area as a ' Manufacturing/lndustrial Center for manufacturing and related land uses. Policy LU-15.1 Define the Manufacturinondustrial Center as that area within which the most intensive manufacturing, industrial and warehouse uses should locate. Ensure the boundaries reflect accessibility to truck and rail corridors. Policy LU-15.2 Discourage and limit land uses other than manufacturing, high technology and warehousing within the boundaries of the Manufacturing/lndustrfal Center. Goal LU-16 Plan and finance in the Manufacturing/Industrial Center those transportation and infrastructure systems which can accommodate high-intensity manufacturing, industry and warehouse uses. ' Staff Comment The recently updated Comprehensive Plan articulates policies to preserve the designated Manufacturing/Industrial Center (Goal LU-15, and Policies LU-15.1 and LU-1.2) by discouraging Land Use and Plamung Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 17 of 27 and limiting uses neither associated with manufacturing, high technology nor warehousing. While the buildable lands inventory for industrial use (employment growth) would also need to be analyzed to reflect any anticipated changes for employment, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) would not be opposed In pnnciple to a change as proposed In this application. The designation would allow department store retail. COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT ' The Community Design Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains several goals and policies relating to the aesthetic impacts of commercial development, on- and off-site Improvements, circulation patterns,and vehicular and pedestrian access Goal C134 Establish street and circulation patterns that encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use. Goal CD-2 Incorporate amenities and features along neighborhood residential and , commercial streets that accommodate safe motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit use. Policy CD-2.3 Design intersections with appropriate signage and traffic control devices to safely accommodate pedestrian, bicyclists, and vehicular traffic. Construct intersections with the minimum dimensions and turning radii necessary to maintain established levels of service per the concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act. Policy CD-2.7 In general, construct sidewalks on both sides of all new streets. In industrial districts, sidewalks may not be appropriate, unless significant pedestrian traffic is projected, the absence of a sidewalk poses a public safety risk, or the streets are on existing or planned transit routes. Goal CD-3 Establish site design standards that encourage pedestrian and bicycle use. Consider equally during site design all modes of transportation access, including pedestrian, bicycle, transit and automobile. Policy CD-3.1 Establish design standards which ensure that commercial, industrial, residential, and public building sites provide convenient, direct access ' for pedestrians and bicyclists. Policy CD-3.3 Encourage development to orient around existing and proposed transit stops and to provide pedestrian amenities and convenient access to the transit stops. Goal CD-4 Design new commercial projects to accommodate pedestrians, , bicyclists, transit users, and motor vehicles. Policy CD-6.2 Encourage developers of large-scale retail stores to provide smaller- scale retail shops with separate entrances along the perimeter of the , building to provide interest, easy access, and more diverse shopping opportunities. Policy CD-6.4 Encourage ground floor building fagade treatments and activities that generate pedestrian interest and comfort. Large windows, canopies, arcades,plazas and outdoor seating are examples of such amenities. Policy CD-7.1 Work with the business community and neighborhood residents to , make aesthetic and functional improvements to commercial areas. Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing ' November 22,2004 Page 12 of 27 Improved image and appeal will increase sales potential and enhance the character of the City. 1 Staff Comment Given the height and scale of the existing budding and the size of the Site In relation to its surroundings, the proposal is not likely to introduce development that is incompatible in design (height, bulk, and scale) and intensity of use. Any aesthetic Impacts will likely relate to the treatment of vehicular access from 2081h Street, as well as ensuring safe and attractive Improvements for pedestrian and bicycle access. ' TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT The Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains several goals and policies relating to coordination of development and road Improvements, and the relationship between industrial and commercial land uses and the transportation system. Policy TR-1.1 Locate commercial, industrial, multifamily, and other uses that generate high levels of traffic in designated activity centers around intersections of principal or minor arterials or around freeway interchanges. Policy TR-1.2 Coordinate new commercial and residential development in Kent with transportation projects to assure that transportation facility capacity is sufficient to accommodate the new development, or a financial commitment is in place to meet the adopted standard within six years, before allowing it to proceed. Policy TR-1.4 Manage access along all principal and minor arterial corridors, and access points to residential, commercial, and industrial development. Consolidate access points during development review, as part of road improvement projects, or as part of land use redevelopment projects. Policy TR-1.5 Ensure consistency between land use and transportation plans so that land use and adjacent transportation facilities are compatible. Policy TR-1.7 Promote land use patterns which support public transportation. ' Policy TR-1.8 Promote land use patterns which support public transportation and insure the development includes transit-friendly features. Goal TR-2 Provide a balanced transportation system that recognizes the need for major road improvements to accommodate multiple travel modes. Create a comprehensive street system that provides reasonable circulation for all users throughout the City. Policy TR-2.2 Coordinate implementation of street construction standards for each functional classification with policies in the Transportation Element to Provide attractive, safe facilities that complement the adjacent land use. Goal TR-3 Reduce disruptions which degrade the safety and reasonable functioning of the local transportation system. Policy TR-3.3 Establish a network of heavy commercial freight routes to insure the mobility of goods and services, as well as of people, and to improve the reliability of freight mobility. Land Use and Ptanrung Board Pubhc Heanng November 22,2004 Page 13 of 27 i Policy TR•3.5 Work with major institutions, Activity Centers, and employers via Commute Trip Reduction Program and the promotion of alternatives to single occupancy vehicle (SO19 use to reduce congestion and enhance safety. Goal TR-7 Improve the non-motorized transportation system for both internal circulation and linkages to regional travel, and promote the use of non- motorized transportation. Policy TR-7.4 Establish a network of bicycle routes within the City to connect those land uses likely to produce significant concentrations of bicycle usage. Work with interested parties in the planning of such a network. Policy TR-7.6 Whenever practical, provide safe access for pedestrians and bicyclists to transit stops. Policy TR-7.8 Whenever practical, using incentives or regulatory means, encourage bicycle storage facilities with adequate lighting at residential development projects, park and rides lots, employment and industrial centers,schools,Activity Centers and retail areas. Staff Comment , The existing office development and the extensive amount of surface parking space on the Site is underutilized. Access to 84`" Avenue S (East Valley Highway) would be restricted or prohibited. The additional trips generated impacting the existing intersection of S 20e Street and 8e Avenue S (East Valley Highway) would need to be addressed with signalization improvements as well as off-site street improvements for the privately-owned S 208`h Street. APPLYING THE STANDARDS OF REVIEW The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. [KCC 12 02.050(1) & 15.09.050(C)(5)] Staff Comment A 6 26 acre parcel designated for commercial land use and zoning would allow for more intensive use of an underutilized office building, or subsequent redevelopment of the Site The amendment would not result in development having significant adverse impacts on the public health, safety, and general welfare The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the Plan that warrant an amendment to the Plan. [KCC 12 02.050(2)& 15 09.050(C)(4)] Staff Comment The Site has been in office use since it was developed in 1968 (King County Records). The designation of the Site from manufacturing/industrial use to commercial use is not anticipated to significantly reduce the capacity of the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)-recognized Kent Manufacturing/Industrial Center as an engine for economic development and international trade. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and that the amendment wilt maintain concurrency between the Land Use, Transportation, and Capital Facilities Elements of the Plan. [KCC 12.02.050(3) & 15.09.050(C)(1)] Staff Comment Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 14 of 27 The existing use of the Site is non-conforming with the Manufacturing/Industrial Center designation. The eventual redevelopment of the Site to Gateway Commercial (GWC) Zoning could provide synergistic benefits by encouraging redevelopment of an underutilized office budding site. Several ' of the above listed goals and policies are supportive of locating commercial activity in dose proximity to manufacturing and freight distribution uses. Other goals and policies listed above indicate that considerable weight should be given to the protection of adjacent industrial uses from negative impacts associated with intensive commercial development. GWC zoning is intended to serve the purpose of these particular Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies—to limit the intensity and negative impacts of commercial development on adjacent industrial uses. The proposed rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. [KCC 15.09 050(C)(2)j Staff Comment Rezoning the Site to Gateway Commercial (GWC) would allow commercial development that would respect the character and scale of adjacent industrial uses, although the uses would have to respect the functions of the designated Manufacturing/Industrial Center. The proposed rezone will not unduly burden the transportation system in the vicinity of the property with significant adverse impacts which cannot be mitigated. [KCC 15 09.050(C)(3)J Staff Comment Improvements to the intersection of S 208"' Street and 84'" Avenue S, extending to serve the Site are anticipated to improve access Given arterial traffic speeds and a lack of pedestrian facilities in the vicinity of the subject site, the City would require improvements for pedestrian travel and public transit use upon development of the site. The subject site could be developed to commercial use in a manner consistent with the proposed designations, as well as in a character fitting the surrounding non-commercial uses. Recommendation: Staff recommends APPROVAL of this request to designate the subject parcel as proposed to Commercial (C) Land Use and Gateway Commercial (GWC)Zoning PROPOSAL C LOTTOITOPPANO #CPA-2004-4(C)/#CPZ-2004-5 (KIVA#2042961) #ENV-2004-53(C) (KIVA#2042960) Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at 11644 Southeast 240'h Street Applicant (Agent): Jerome Carpenter, Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder, P.S. Existing Designation Proposed Change Comprehensive Plan LAND SF-6 (Single-Family 6 NS (Neighborhood USE Map unittacre) Services ZONING Districts Map SR-6 (Single-Family 6.05 NCC (Neighborhood unit/acre) Convenience Commercial Background: The four (4) acre Site, recently created from a lot line adjustment affecting a reduction of a 7 92-acre parcel, consists of one tax parcel located at the northeast corner of Southeast 240`" Street and 116`n Avenue Southeast. A two (2) acre square at the southwest corner of the parcel was zoned Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) and the remainder of the parcel has been zoned Single-Family Residential, 6.05 Units per Acre (SR-6) since June 2002, when the City Council reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation and established initial zoning for the DeMarco Annexation area. The Site is generally flat, containing a Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 15 of 27 number of temporary and permanent structures associated with an existing commercial landscaping nursery use. The street frontage of SE 240'h Street is currently constructed to existing street standards, while the street frontage along 116 h Avenue SE north of SE 240'h Street is not currently improved to its design standards. The Site and parcels to the north, east, south, west and southeast generally are zoned SR-6, although approximately 3.2 acres located directly south of the site at the southeast comer of the intersection of SE 240"' Street and 116`h Avenue SE are zoned NCC. A parcel at the southwest corner of the intersection also is zoned NCC, although intended to be developed as a park. As noted above, the southwest portion of the subject site parcel is currently zoned NCC. The subject site and parcels in the vicinity are underdeveloped in regard to current land use and zoning designations. Prior to annexation into the City of Kent in 2001, the Land Use and Zoning district designations for an eight (8) acre parcel containing the Site changed with the adopted Year 2000 King County Comprehensive Plan Update (Map Amendment #19). The King County Land Use designation changed from Urban Residential High to Commercial Outside of Centers, and the Zoning designation changed from R-18 (18 dwelling units per acre) to Neighborhood Business. These ' designations were adopted by King County for the purpose of recognizing the existing commercial (nursery) use on-site (see King County Comprehensive Plan (December 2002), Chapter 2— Urban Land Use, page 2-14). The DeMarco Annexation comprehensive plan amendment and initial ' zoning process considered several options that would have effectively adopted equivalent Kent designations for the entire eight (8) acres. In summary, these options were not recommended by the Land Use and Planning Board for adoption — and the City Council adopted a reduced-area (2 acres) Neighborhood Convenience Commercial Zoning District at the northeastern comer of SE 240P Street& 1161h Avenue SE. Issues: The conditions of the Site and vicinity parcels were considered during the DeMarco Annexation comprehensive plan amendment and initial zoning (AZ-2001-1) process. Split designations for the parcel that includes the present Site were adopted by the Kent City Council in May 2002 after thorough consideration of public comment. Staff analysis from the DeMarco Annexation Zoning Staff Report, issued on May 21, 2001, relating to the intersection bounding the subject site of this amendment proposal reads: "(Djesignating additional commercial parcels other than the existing commercial property at , the southeastern corner of this intersection (SE 2401h Street & 1161h Avenue SE] would create additional land use pressure to further erode the residential character of this area, and could jeopardize the policy for 'corner store" retail. The surrounding neighborhood generally is single family residential, including low densities of one or three dwelling units per acre to the southeast and southwest of the annexation. A zoning designation of MRT-16 at the northeastern corner would bolster the viability of the neighborhood business designation at the southeastern corner, would promote additional homeownership opportunities, would promote a land use pattern that supports public transportation, and also would create a buffer from the impacts of the intersection on the lower density neighborhoods to the north and east. It also encourages developing the three parcels ' designated MRT-16 as a unified development proposal with better management of the sensitive areas on the sites." Concern about expanding the amount of commercial area at the intersection of SE 240"' Street/116`h Avenue SE was addressed by limiting the neighborhood commercial designation of the subject site to two (2) acres. A lot line adjustment effected a reduction in size of the site from the 7 92 acres last year to four (4) acres this year, with the remaining 3 92 acres included in an application for a single-family residential planned unit development (PUD). RELEVANT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS & POLICIES Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 16 of 27 LAND USE ELEMENT The Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains goals and policies relating to neighborhood commercial development, activity centers and commercial, facilitating multi-modal I transportation. The Plan distinguishes between small neighborhood service areas and larger activity center areas. Overall (LU) Goal: Encourage a future growth and development pattern which implements the Community's vision, protects environmentally sensitive areas, and enhances the quality of life of all Kent residents. Goal LU-2 Establish a land use pattern throughout the Potential Annexation Area that will facilitate a multi-modal transportation system and provide efficient public facilities. Ensure that overall densities in the Potential Annexation Area are adequate to support a range of urban services. Policy LU-2.1 Establish transportation levels-of-service which will help guide development into desired areas. fPolicy LU-2.2 Concentrate development in order to promote public transit. Policy LU-2.4 Give funding priority to capital facility projects which are consistent with the City's Land Use Element. Goal LU-3 Focus both city and regional household and employment growth in the designated Urban Center. Policy LU-3.2 Focus office employment growth in the Urban Center as a percentage of overall mixed-use development. Goal LU-6 Designate Activity Centers in portions of the City and in the Potential Annexation Area. Allow in these areas a mix of retail, office, and residential development. Policy LU-6.1 Locate Activity Centers in areas which currently contain con- centrations of commercial development with surrounding medium- density housing. Intensify these areas to support public transit to increase housing options. 1 Policy LU-6.2 Allow residential uses in Activity Centers. Develop residential uses as part of a commercial area in a mixed-use development or on a stand- alone basis in designated areas. Goal LU-7 Develop Activity Centers in such a way as to facilitate pedestrian, cyclist,public transit, and vehicular circulation. Policy LU-9.4 Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close proximity to employment, shopping, transit, and where possible, near human and community services. Goal LU-13 Promote orderly and efficient commercial growth within the existing commercial districts in order to maintain and strengthen existing commercial districts, to minimize costs associated with the extension of facilities, and to allow businesses to benefit from their proximity to one another. Land Use and Plamung Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 17 of27 Goal LU-14 Determine the size, function, and mix of uses in the City's commercial districts based on regional, community, and neighborhood needs. Policy LU-14.2 Provide opportunities for residential development within existing business districts to provide support for shops, services, and employment within walking distance. Policy LU-14.5 Encourage commercial design elements which will minimize impacts to surrounding established residential uses for all new development and redevelopment in the existing Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. Ensure that projects are pedestrian-oriented and developed with minimum parking provisions. Policy LU-14.6 Discourage expansion of Neighborhood Service land uses in areas where the adjacent land use designation is predominately single-family. Policy LU-14.7 Promote redevelopment of existing commercial properties by limiting the conversion of residential land uses to commercial land uses. Policy LU-14.8 Ensure that commercial and mixed-use developments adjacent to existing single-family residential areas are compatible in height and scale. Establish guidelines for design of edges where commercial and mixed-uses abut single-family use and medium- and low-density residential. Goal LU-24 Encourage well designed, compact land use patterns to reduce dependency on the automobile, and thereby improve air and water quality and conserve energy resources. Establish mixed-use commercial, office, and residential areas to present convenient opportunities for travel by transit, foot, and bicycle. Staff Comment Kent City Code Section 15 02.010, Establishment and designation of districts, provides the following purpose statement for the Neighborhood Convenience Commercial Zoning District(NCC) "It is the purpose of the NCC district to provide small nodal areas for retail and personal service activities convenient to residential areas and to provide ready access to everyday convenience goods for the residents of such neighborhoods. NCC districts shall be located in areas designated for neighborhood services in the comprehensive plan." 1 This proposal, particularly in regards to the scale of neighborhood-oriented commercial use, is more consistent with the cited Land Use Element Goals and Policies than in past proposals, primarily through the reduction of the size of the Site (see CPA-2003-4(8), Lotto). Specifically, this proposal conflicts less with Goal LU-13, which encourages"orderly and efficient commercial growth. In order to maintain and strengthen existing commercial districts, to minimize costs associated with the extension of facilities, and to allow businesses to benefit from their proximity to one another." Yet, the existing Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) Zoning districts in the vicinity of the Site have still not been developed since their designation. Expanding the area of this zoning district at the northeastern corner of SE 240"' Street & 116"' Avenue SE beyond the existing two (2) acre portion bypasses the initial step of redeveloping commercial uses in an area already designated for Neighborhood Services, and could therefore be seen as conflicting with Policies LU-14.6 and LU- 14.7. Additionally, a 2001 Urban Land Institute publication entitled Ten Principles for Reinventing Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 18 of 27 t America's Suburban Strips (see Attachment 8) previously provided to the Board, recommends limiting expansion of commercial zones when existing commercially-zoned land is underdeveloped. The buildable lands inventory for housing (population growth) might also need to be revised to reflect a decrease In capacity of approximately twelve (12) single-family detached units. Policy LU- 14.8 focuses on the "design of edges" and "compatibility of height and scale" where commercial uses and adjacent residential (whether single-family or multifamily) uses meet. Aesthetic and privacy conflicts are anticipated with the height, bulk and scale of commercial development, which is also discussed briefly in the Community Design Element section The potential for the development of a mix of commercial uses appropriately located In proximity to residential uses, is desirable in the view of several Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies. If the area around the intersection of SE 240"' Street & 116 Avenue SE Is designated as an Activity Center, this will be especially true (Goals LU-6 and LU-7, Policies LU-6.1, LU-6 2, and LU-9.4). At present, the development regulations and standards of the City do not provide meaningful differentiation of Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) Zoning from Community Commercial (CC) Zoning — particularly In regards to the scale of development, permitted uses and mixing of uses to Include residential. Future consideration of Activity Centers may address some of the issues relating to differentiation of the appropriate scale of commercial development based on zoning, and whether the commercial area serves a regional, local,or neighborhood market. COMMUNITy DESIGN ELEMENT The Community Design Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains several goals and policies relating to the aesthetic impacts of commercial development, on- and off-site improvements, circulation patterns, and vehicular and pedestrian access. tGoal CD-1 Establish street and circulation patterns that encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use. Goal CD-2 Incorporate amenities and features along neighborhood residential and commercial streets that accommodate safe motor vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit use. tPolicy CD-2.1 Establish, particularly in conjunction with new development, distinctive crosswalks at major street intersections in neighborhood mixed-use centers, commercial corridors, transit stops, in proximity to parks, and school sites. Policy CD-2.3 Design intersections with appropriate signage and traffic control devices to safely accommodate pedestrian, bicyclists, and vehicular traffic. Construct intersections with the minimum dimensions and turning radii necessary to maintain established levels of service per the concurrency requirements of the Growth Management Act. Policy CD-3.3 Encourage development to orient around existing and proposed transit stops and to provide pedestrian amenities and convenient access to the transit stops. Goal CD-4 Design new commercial projects to accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motor vehicles. Policy CD-4.1 Encourage site and building access that considers the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists by providing the most direct pedestrian access from sidewalks and parking areas to building entrances while minimizing conflicts with motor vehicle traffic. Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 19 of 27 i Policy CD-4.5 Locate motor vehicle parking at the rear of buildings to help block the view of the parking from the street and to enable more convenient access to the front of the buildings. Where it is not possible to provide parking behind a building, parking may be located along the side. Signage for parking should be a recognized standard to be distinguishable for motorists, unless otherwise specified in district design guidelines. Goal CD-6 Provide scale, layout, and character of commercial development which is complimentary to the surrounding neighborhood and accommodating to pedestrians. Policy CD-7.1 Work with the business community and neighborhood residents to make aesthetic and functional improvements to commercial areas. improved image and appeal will increase sales potential and enhance the character of the City. Policy CD-15.1 Whenever possible, encourage a land use pattern wherein churches, stores, services,parks,jobs, entertainment, transportation, and schools are within walking distance of a person's place of residence. Staff Comment This proposal may introduce development that is incompatible in design (height, bulk, and scale) and use intensity with neighboring residential uses, in conflict with Goal CD-6, but the size of the Site provides for a more reasonable layout. Any aesthetic impacts will likely be compounded by the treatment of vehicular access and parking, limiting these impacts should be addressed through Goal CD-4, and Policies CD-4.1 and CD-4.5. Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) Zoning provides opportunities for development of an integrated, walkable community of commercial uses in close proximity to moderate density residential use. However, NCC Zoning also allows for development of convenience stores and gas stations — neither of these uses are associated primarily with pedestrian-accessibility, and may create impacts contrary to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan regarding commercial development. The existing two (2) acre NCC-zoned portion has reasonable vehicular access (see testimony of City of Kent Public Works Director Don Wickstrom in Kent City Council Meeting minutes, May 21, 2002, and electronic communication dated May 15, 2002 from City Transportation Engineering Manager Steve Mullen to City Planning Manager Charlene Anderson regarding access — cited in CPA-2003-4(8), Lotto), yet is scaled to encourage pedestrian access to and from the existing residential neighborhood. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT The Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains several goals and policies relating to coordination of development and road improvements, and the relationship between commercial land use and the transportation system: Policy TR-1.1 Locate commercial, industrial, multifamily, and other uses that generate high levels of traffic in designated activity centers around intersections of principal or minor arterials or around freeway interchanges. Policy TRA 2 Coordinate new commercial and residential development in Kent with transportation projects to improve affected roadways. Policy TR-1.5 Ensure consistency between land use and transportation plans so that i land use and adjacent transportation facilities are compatible. Policy TR-1.7 Promote land use patterns which support public transportation. Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 20 of 27 Policy TR-1.6 Create land uses in the downtown and commercial areas which better support transit and reduce peak-hour trip generation. Policy TR-4.1 Maximize traffic flow and mobility on arterial roads, especially on regional through routes, while protecting local neighborhood roads from increased traffic volumes. Policy TR-4.2 Provide a balance between protecting neighborhoods from increased traffic and reducing accessibility for the City-wide road network. Policy TR-4.3 Balance the dual goals of providing accessibility within the local street system and protecting neighborhoods. Where overflow traffic from the regional system significantly impacts neighborhoods, protect the residential area. Policy TR-4.9 Reduce the disruptive impacts of traffic related to major institutions, activity centers, and employers via trip-reduction efforts, accesslegress controls, and provision of alternatives to SOV use. Policy TR-7.2 Whenever practical, use incentives or regulations to encourage new construction to promote pedestrian and bicycle movements to pathways, transit services and arterials. Staff Comment The additional trip generation impacts from increasing the size of a commercial designation by two hundred-percent (200%), from two (2)to four(4) acres could cause deterioration of arterial level-of- service The vehicular and pedestrian access issues, particularly noting the opportunities for the existing two (2) acre NCC-zoned corner portion, are addressed above in the staff comments on Community Design. APPLYING THE STANDARDS OF REVIEW The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. [KCC 12 02.050(1) & 15.09.050(C)(5)j Staff Comment Designating the two (2) acre subject portion of the parcel Neighborhood Services and Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) would allow development that would impact adjacent residents, although the development would likely be neighborhood-oriented. The potential 1 impacts include increased traffic generation, access conflicts, reduction of residential privacy, as well as land use (if the commercial development is automobile-oriented adjacent to residential use) and aesthetic(noise, light and glare)conflicts The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the Plan that warrant an amendment to the Plan. (KCC 12.02.050(2) & 15.09 050(C)(4)j Staff Comment The applicant has asserted the inadequacy of the existing two-acre commercial designation for meeting current standards for driveway spacing from signalized intersections on minor arterials and for feasibly developing NCC uses. The applicant has also stated the City Council did not take into account locations of the existing structures and operations when it designated the two-acre commercial area in 2002. Furthermore, the applicant asserted the July, 2003 adoption of Ordinance No. 3648 provided new information and changed circumstances in that the ordinance amends land uses, development standards, design techniques, signage and landscaping requirements in the NCC zoning district. During the 2003 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 21 of 27 1 process, staff found no new information substantiating a change in conditions or circumstances since the Site was designated as Single-Family Residential, Six Units per Acre (SF-6 Land Use/SR- 6 Zoning) per the DeMarco Annexation Zoning Ordinance (#3605), adopted in May 2002. Staff also argued that the refinement of NCC zoning standards in 2003 did not provide new information or ' changed circumstances relevant for establishing additional neighborhood commercial zones. Rather the standards reaffirmed the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan related to neighborhood commercial areas as small scale, pedestrian-and neighborhood-oriented areas. Since the 2003 application, the applicant has succeeded in adjusting the lot line of the parcel containing the existing NCC-zoned portion of the Site. The applicant also recently demolished the single-family detached unit formerly located on the Site. These changes alone do not ment amendment of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning designations for the Site. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the Land Use, Transportation, and Capital Facilities Elements of the Plan. [KCC 12.02.050(3) & 15.09.050(C)(1)] Staff Comment The subject site, as proposed, totaling four (4) acres of commercially-designated property could encourage neighborhood-oriented development. However, NCC Zoning allows automobile-oriented development that could impose significant unavoidable negative impacts likely to diminish the value of neighboring parcels as residential uses. The intensity of commercial development encouraged by the amendment would be more appropriately located in Activity Centers, as noted in Policy LU- 6.1. The proposed rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. [KCC 15.09.050(C)(2)] Staff Comment Rezoning the remaining subject portion of the four (4) acre parcel to Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) could allow automobile-oriented development that would significantly impact adjacent residents. These potential impacts include increased traffic generation, access conflicts, reduction of residential privacy, as well as land use and aesthetic (noise, light and glare) conflicts. The scope and extent of these impacts, in consideration of maintaining quality residential neighborhoods, are not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. If the development regulations and standards for NCC Zoning clearly limited such automobile-oriented uses and instead allowed development consistent with the vision of Activity Center goals and policies, the proposal would be more consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Further consideration of differentiating commercial zoning and development standards by regional, local, and neighborhood market areas is needed to ensure development appropriate to the vision of the Comprehensive Plan (Goal LU-14) The proposed rezone will not unduly burden the transportation system in the vicinity of the property with significant adverse impacts which cannot be mitigated. [KCC 15.09.050(C)(3)] Staff Comment Given arterial traffic speeds and a lack of pedestrian facilities in the vicinity of the subject site, the City would require significant improvements for pedestrian travel and public transit use upon , development of the site. The applicant's claim that the existing two (2) acre corner portion (currently zoned NCC) does not have sufficient frontage to locate 'convenient' driveway access for commercial use does not agree with testimony from the City of Kent Public Works Department given during the public hearing on DeMarco Annexation zoning in May 2002. Goal CD-3 calls for establishing "...site design standards that encourage pedestrian and bicycle use. Consider equally during site design all modes of transportation access, including pedestrian, bicycle, transit and automobile." Neighborhood Services Land Use and Neighborhood Convenience Commercial Zoning are intended to emphasize pedestrian-scaled commercial development design, while accommodating the automobile. A four (4) acre parcel entirely Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 22 of 27 designated for commercial development should encourage development at a scale similar to the NCC district located at the southeast corner of Southeast 240'h & 116a' Avenue Southeast. However, the impacts of automobile-oriented uses permitted in NCC would have adverse impacts on the transportation system. Recommendation: Staff recommends DENIAL of this request to redesignate the subject two (2) 1 acre portion of the parcel as proposed to Neighborhood Services (NS) Land Use and Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC)Zoning PROPOSAL D MUTH #CPA-2004-4(D)!#CPZ-2004-6(KIVA#2042984) #ENV-2004-53(D) (KIVA#2042982) Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at 21320 —42nd Avenue South Applicant (Agent). Richard Rawlings, Polygon, LLC Existing Designation Proposed Change Comprehensive Plan LAND AG-R (Agricultural SF-1 (Single-Family 1 USE Map Resource Land) unit/acre ZONING Districts Map A-10 (Agricultural, 10 SR-1 (Single-Family 1 acreslunit) unitlacre Background: The 15.35 acre Site consists of two (2) tax parcels and is located at the southeast corner of South 212th Street and 42nd Avenue South. The terrain of the Site can be characterized as flat, with a substantial amount of delineated wetland area in the west. Current zoning for the property recognizes its status as agricultural land of commercial significance. The development rights for the entire Site were purchased by King County in the early 1980s Issues: Resolution of the ownership of development rights, and possible changes thereto for the Site will be necessary for the City to consider this application further. Although the applicant has identified stormwater detention as the sole desired use of the property, the buildable lands inventory for housing (population growth) would also need to be revised to reflect a potential increase in capacity. RELEVANT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS & POLICIES LAND USE ELEMENT The Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains goals and policies relating to agricultural resource land protection, recognition of natural systems, protection of wetlands, and provision of public services. Overall (LU) Goal: Encourage a future growth and development pattern which implements the Community's vision, protects environmentally sensitive areas, and enhances the quality of life of all Kent residents_ 1 Goal LU-21 Foster recognition of the significant role played by natural features and systems in determining the overall environmental quality and livability of the community. j Goal LU-22 Coordinate with appropriate individuals and entities to create a long- term, sustainable relationship among local and regional natural resource protection entities, for future growth and economic Land Use and Plannmg Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 23 of 27 i development, through enhancement of wildlife, fisheries, and recreational opportunities; protection of cultural resources; protection of water quality in wetlands, aquifers, lakes, streams, and the Green River; provision of open space and screening to reduce impacts of development,protection of environmentally sensitive areas to preserve life,property, water quality and fish and wildlife habitat;and retention of the unique character and sense of place provided by the City's natural features. Policy LU-22.1 Provide incentives for environmental protection and compliance with environmental regulations. Foster greater cooperation and education among City staff, developers, and other citizens. Determine the effectiveness of incentives by establishing monitoring programs. Policy LU-22.2 Continue to evaluate programs and regulations to determine their i effectiveness in contributing to the conservation and recovery of ESA listed species. Policy LU-22.3 Continue to participate in regional and WRIA planning efforts to support the conservation of listed species. Goal LU-23 Protect and enhance environmentally sensitive areas via the adoption of City regulations and programs which encourage well-designed land use patterns such as clustering and planned unit development. Use such land use patterns to concentrate higher urban land use densities and intensity of uses in spec►fied areas in order to preserve natural features such as large wetlands, streams, geologically hazardous areas, and forests. Goal LU-24 Encourage well designed, compact land use patterns to reduce dependency on the automobile, and thereby improve air and water quality and conserve energy resources. Establish mixed-use commercial, office, and residential areas to present convenient opportunities for travel by transit, foot, and bicycle. Goal LU-25 Ensure that the City's environmental policies and regulations comply with state and federal environmental protection regulations regarding air and water quality, hazardous materials, noise and wildlife and fisheries resources and habitat protection. Demonstrate support for environmental quality in land use plans, capital improvement programs, code enforcement, implementation programs, development regulations, an site plan review to ensure that local land use management is consistent with the City's overall natural resource goals. Policy LU-26.2 Protect wetlands not as isolated units, but as ecosystems, and essential elements of watersheds. Base protection measures on wetland functions and values, and the effects of on-site and off-site activities. Policy LU-26.3 When jurisdictional boundaries are involved coordinate wetland protection and enhancement plans and actions with adjacent jurisdictions and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 24 of27 Policy LU-26.4 Maintain rivers and streams in their natural state. Rehabilitate degraded channels and banks via public programs and in conjunction with proposed new development. Policy LU-28.1 Encourage enhancement of existing environmental features such as rivers, streams, creeks, and wetlands. Policy LU-28.2 Promote the creation and preservation of natural corridors adjacent to areas such as the Green River, Soos Creek, and other streams and wetlands within the City of Kent for fish and wildlife habitat, open space and passive recreation. Whenever possible, preservation of these lands should link other pro-perties with similar features to create a natural corridor. 1 Goal LU-30 Ensure the conservation and enhancement of productive agricultural land via regulation, acquisition, or other methods. Staff Comment No comment COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT The Community Design Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains a policy relating to the appropriate public acquisition of open space. Goal CD-18.1 Where appropriate, identify and acquire an open space system that links, parks, greenbelts, wildlife habitats, stream corridors, wetlands, and other critical areas. Impacts on the environmental functions of critical areas shall be considered in the development of open space system links. Staff Comment No comment. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT The Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains several goals and policies relating to coordination of development and road improvements, and the relationship between residential land use and the transportation system. Policy TR-1.2 Coordinate new commercial and residential development in Kent with transportation projects to assure that transportation facility capacity is suffic-ient to accommodate the new development, or a financial commitment is in place to meet the adopted standard within six years, before allowing it to proceed. Policy TR-1.5 Ensure consistency between land use and transportation plans so that land use and adjacent transportation facilities are compatible. I Policy TR-1.7 Insure the transportation system is developed consistent with the anticipated development of the land uses, and acknowledge the influence of provid-ing transportation facilities to accelerate or delay the development of land uses, either by type or area. Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 25 of 27 i Goal TR-10 Coordinate transportation operations, planning, and improvements with the State, the County, neighboring jurisdictions, and all transportation planning agencies to ensure the City's interests are well represented in regional planning strategies,policies and projects. Staff Comment No comment. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT The Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains several goals and policies relating to coordination of the finance and development of public infrastructure improvements. Policy CF-1.3 To ensure financial feasibility, provide needed public services and facilities that the City has the ability to fund, or that the City has the authority to require others to provide. Policy CF-1.5 Coordinate the review of non-City managed capital facilities plans to ensure consistency with the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan. Policy CF-2.3 Coordinate with other jurisdictions and providers of services and facilities to ensure that the provision of services and facilities are generally consistent for all Kent residents, businesses, and others enjoying City services and facilities. Goal CF-15 Ensure that public utilities services throughout the City, its Potential Annexation Area (PAA) and other areas receiving such services are adequate to accommodate anticipated growth without significantly degrading the levels-of-service for existing customers. Staff Comment No comment. PARKS&OPEN SPACE ELEMENT The Parks & Open Space Element of the Comprehensive Plan contains several goals and policies relating to coordination of the finance and development of public infrastructure improvements. Policy P&OS-1.2 Acquire and preserve habitat sites that support threatened species and urban wildlife habitat, in priority corridors and natural areas with habitat value such as the Green River Corridor, the Green River Natural Resources Area (GRNRA), North Meridian Park, Soos Creek, Mill Creek, and Clark Lake Park. Goal P&OS-2 Preserve and provide access to significant environmental features, where such access does not cause harm to the environmental functions associated with the features. Policy P&OS-2.2 Acquire, and where appropriate, provide limited public access to environmentally sensitive areas and sites that are especially unique to the Kent area, such as the Green River, Soos Creek, Garrison Creek and Mill Creek corridors, the Green River Natural Resources Area (GRNRA), and the shorelines of Lake Meridian, Panther Lake, Lake Fenwick, and Clark Lake. Staff Comment Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearmg November 22,2004 Page 26 of 27 No comment. APPLYING THE STANDARDS OF REVIEW The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. [KCC 12.02.050(1) & 15 09.050(C)(5)] Staff Comment See following comment t The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the Plan that warrant an amendment to the Plan. [KCC 12.02.050(2) & 15 09.050(C)(4)] Staff Comment The City Council recently established the existing land use and zoning designation. The AG-R designation recognized the fact that the development rights on the parcel had previously been purchased by King County for agricultural and open space preservation. To date, there has been no change to the ownership of the development rights Therefore, redesignation of this property Is premature. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the Land Use, Transportation, and Capital Facilities Elements of the Plan. [KCC 12.02.050(3) & 15.09.050(C)(1)] Staff Comment See previous comment. The proposed rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. [KCC 15 09 050(C)(2)] Staff Comment See previous comment. The proposed rezone will not unduly burden the transportation system in the vicinity of the property with significant adverse impacts which cannot be mitigated [KCC 15.09.050(C)(3)] Staff Comment See previous comment. Recommendation: Staff recommends DENIAL without prejudice of this request to redesignate the subject 15.35 acre parcel as proposed until the Issue of development rights ownership is resolved by the applicant. If there are any questions prior to the hearing, please contact William Osborne at(253)856-5437. ' WOlpm S IPermitlPlanlCompPlanAmdmentsl200412042937-cpa2004.4ad-LUPBpubhrgi 12204 doc Enc Attachment A City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure 6-3(Access Management) Attachment B Urban Land Institute,Ten Principles for Reaiventmg Amerara's Suburban Strips,pages 8-9 Attachment C Puget Sound Regional Council,2002 Region!Growth Centers Report Kenl Manufacturingllndusirial Center Attachment D Maps of 2004 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Attachment E Summary Matrix of 2004 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Land Use and Planning Hoard Public Hearing November 22,2004 Page 27 of 27 - - 1 y CITY OF KENT t DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 6-3 BROCHURE ACCESS MANAGEMENT The City of Kent has developed a Comprehensive Transportation Plan and a Master Plan of Roadways, indicating existing and proposed streets and their functional classifications. The City of Kent has also adopted the City of Kent Construction Standards which contain the basic elements of access management. This document provides some background information on access management and also provides guidelines for access management decisions. What is Access Management? Access management is the process of balancing the competing needs of traffic movement and land access. Access management provides access to land development while simultaneously preserving the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the roadway system. It applies traffic engineering principals to the location, design and operation of access drives (driveways) serving activities along the roadway. It evaluates the suitability of providing access to a given road, as well as the suitability of a site for land development. It Addresses the basic questions—when and where access should be located; how it should be designed; and the procedures needed to implement the program. In a broad context, it is resource management, since it is a way to anticipate and prevent safety problems and traffic congestion. Access management includes: (1)classifying roadways based upon functional criteria which reflect the importance of each roadway to City mobility; (2)defining allowable levels of access for each classification of roadway, including criteria for the spacing of intersections and driveways with and without traffic signals; (3)applying appropriate geometric design criteria and traffic engineering analysis to the allowable accesses; and (4)adopting appropriate regulations and administrative procedures. In the City of Kent, the highest levels of access location and design are applied to Principal Arterials, and the least access control is applied to local Residential Streets. Why Do We Use Management Access? , David Solomon, in his "Accidents on Main Rural Highways Related to Speed, Driver, and Vehicles," , Public Roads, July 1964, recognized the need for access management as indicated by the following: "When conventional highways are constructed on new rights-of-way, initially there are few commercial driveways and the safety record is good.As the highways get older, the traffic volume builds up, roadside businesses develop, more and more commercial driveways are cut, and the accident rate gradually increases." Page 1 of 8 ATTACHMENT 8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4,2005 Solomon concludes, "This demonstrates the importance of maintaining control of access when either two-land or multi-lane highways are built on new locations. Increased numbers of either intersections or driveways alone will also increase the accident rate. Intersections should be restricted to those essential for the highway, and the right (of direct) access from abutting businesses should be severely limited." While Solomon's article referred to rural highways, the same principal that an increase in the number of driveways results in an increase in the number of crashes (currently, the transportation and traffic communities use the word "crashes or collisions"in lieu of the word "accidents") on suburban and urban streets as well. In addition to the increase in the number of crashes, increasing the number of street intersections and/or driveways along a street also results in a loss of capacity for the public roadway.This condition is most often referred to by drivers as, "traffic congestion", "poor traffic flows",or the "moving parking lot.' What Are The Symptoms of Poor Access Management? The symptoms of poor access management include the following: high collision rates and a large number of collisions; poor traffic flow and congestion; numerous brake light activation's by drivers in through lanes; unsightly strip development; neighborhoods disrupted by cut-through traffic; pressures to widen an existing street or to build a bypass; and a decrease in property values. What Are The Benefits of Access Management? Safety: Fewer and less severe collisions; and less auto-pedestrian, auto-bicyclist conflicts. Longer driveway spacing results in fewer locations at which traffic conflicts occur, and drivers have time to respond to one access conflict at a time. Conflicts between turning vehicles and other traffic is reduced. Variation in the speeds of vehicles in the traffic stream is reduced. Pedestrians and bicyclists have fewer and less complex conflict areas with autos. Efficiency: Less stop-and-go traffic; reduced traffic delay; increased and preserved capacity; reduced fuel consumption; and preservation of investment in the roadway system.Turbulence in the traffic stream is reduced and there is less "stop-and-go"traffic.Traffic delays and well as travel times are reduced because of less stops for entering or existing vehicles. Roadway capacity is increased; every time a vehicle stops in a through lane, all of the vehicles behind it must also stop, this effectively removes one or more lanes from service. Fuel consumption is reduced, and smoother traffic flows and reduced delays result. The public investment in the roadway system is preserved since the traffic capacity of the roadway is maintained. The need for costly and disruptive arterial widening or the construction of bypasses are greatly reduced or entirely eliminated. I 1 Page 2 of 8 Livable Communities: Enhances community character; preserves neighborhood integrity: preservation of private investment in abutting properties; and lower vehicular emissions. Community character is enhanced, both visually and functionally by a functionally designed street system. Land use patterns and land values are preserved. Cut through traffic is eliminated or greatly reduced. The resulting low traffic volumes and slower speeds contribute to safe and tranquil residential areas.Arterial streets can be designed to carry high traffic volumes safely and efficiently. Investment in commercial office and retail development does not become obsolete due to deterioration in the quality of service on arterial streets and a shrinking market value as travel times and delays increase until the point where bypass roadways are built and traffic volumes drop on the original arterial street. How Can We Manage Access? The City of Kent manages access by using the following tools: medians, auxiliary lanes, signal spacing, number of driveways, driveway location and design, driveway separation, comer clearance, joint&cross access; and reverse or alternative frontage. Medians: Wide nontraversable medians provide shelter for vehicles making left turns to and from the street. They also provide refuge for pedestrians attempting to cross wide streets. Consequently, collision rates on major streets with wide nontraversable medians have been found to be substantially lower than undivided streets or streets having a continuous Two Way Left Turn Lane (TWLTL). Medians can also be landscaped as part of a corridor beautification program.As with driveways,the spacing and design of median openings is important to the safe and efficient operation of the street. Safety benefits are reduced when median openings have inadequate storage for left turns, or when the openings are too close together. Narrow nontraversable medians (typically C curbs) provide shelter for vehicles making left turns to and from the street and prevent unsafe left turns onto the street. Narrow nontraversable medians do not provide all of the benefits of wide nontraversable medians, but require only very minor physical changes in the street to accommodate their construction. Narrow nontraversable medians also require less right-of-way and may be used more often where rights-of-way are limited. Auxiliary Lanes: Left-tum and right-turn lanes minimize the conflict between turning vehicles and vehicles attempting to continue in through traffic lanes.They also provide storage space where vehicles can safely wait to perform the turn maneuver. This results in smoother traffic flow, increased capacity and greatly increased safety. Signalized Intersection Spacing: Long uniform intersection spacings on arterial streets facilitate the use of traffic signal timing plans which can respond to peak and off-peak traffic flow conditions. Long and uniform spacings improve the progress of traffic flow and increases the number of vehicles that flow the traffic signal on a given green light timing. Capacity of the intersection and the arterial street is increased, fuel consumption and traffic emissions are decreased and traffic safety in improved. Page 3of8 INumber of Driveways: The total number of driveways along a public street affects the efficiency of the public street.The number of driveways that each parcel should have should be limited as much as possible. Single-family residential lots, for example, are permitted to have only a single driveway unless they can demonstrate a need based upon lot constraints beyond their control. Commercial properties should be limited to a single driveway unless they can demonstrate that their development generates more than 2,000 vehicles per day. When a parcel has frontages on two(or more)public streets with different street classifications and functions, then the parcel should be limited to access on the lower classification of street. Driveway Location and Design: Driveway location and design affects the ability of a driver to safely and easily enter into and exit a site. If driveways are not properly located, exiting vehicles may be unable to see on-coming vehicles, and motorists on the street may not have adequate time to stop. If driveway widths are too narrow, or have an inadequate turning radius, drivers will be unable to maneuver safely and comfortably on and off the street and may have to use more than one traffic lane in order to make the desired turn. In addition, if there is a vehicle attempting to leave the driveway and the driveway width is too narrow,the entering vehicle will have to wait in a through lane of traffic.On the other hand, if the turning radius and/or driveway width are excessive, the large expanse of intersection area can be confusing and a hazard for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. Drivers need time to respond to vehicles entering and leaving the street and to safely maneuver their vehicles accordingly. Therefore, the minimum distance needed between driveways is greater as speed limits and driving speeds increase. This is why driveway separation standards are more stringent for arterial streets than they are for collector streets, and why they are more stringent on collector streets than they are for residential streets. Driveway separation or spacing standards are derived from traffic engineering principles, driver behavior, and vehicle dynamics. Considerations in establishing separation standards include street function and classification, driving speeds, location of adjacent streets and driveways, the volume of trucks, driver expectancy, and the separation and reduction of motorist, bicyclist, and pedestrian conflicts. 1 Corner Clearance: Corner clearance is the distance from an intersection of a public or private street to the nearest access connection, or driveway. Comer clearance standards preserve good traffic operations at intersections, as well as the safety and convenience of access to and from corner parcels. Assuring an adequate lot size with appropriate comer clearance will protect the development potential and market value of comer properties. It will also help assure that these properties do not experience access problems as traffic volumes grow on the adjacent streets. If a driveway is located too close to an intersection which has a traffic signal, for example, the vehicles stopped for a red light may prevent successful entry into,or li exit from, the site. Page 4 of 8 t Joint and Cross Access: Joint and cross access requirements consolidate driveways serving more than one parcel and provide circulation between adjacent parcels.This allows vehicles to circulate between adjacent businesses without having to re-entering public streets. Joint access requirements are used to connect major developments and to reduce the number of ' driveways that would otherwise be required to serve abutting parcels.Joint driveways are also used to improve driveway spacing or separation, and sometimes permits more than one driveway to serve a single parcel where separation standards would not otherwise permit more than one driveway.This permits intensive development along a corridor while maintaining traffic operations and safe and convenient access to businesses. Property Owners unable to meet minimum driveway separation standards are typically required to provide for joint and cross access easements whenever feasible. Abutting properties under different ownership are encouraged to comply, but are generally not required to comply until they develop or redevelop their property. Flexibility is needed on an administrative level to work with the unique circumstances of each development site. The City of Kent,for example, relaxes the minimum driveway separation standards for properties that agree to consolidate accesses,or to provide for a joint access driveway. Reverse Frontage or Alternative Access: When land is subdivided for small commercial or residential uses, the lots abutting arterial streets should not be allowed direct vehicular access to the arterial street. Instead, an interior street which provides access to the arterial street should be required. This eliminates the conflicts between high-speed traffic and traffic entering and exiting at closely spaced driveways.Access to the arterial street is provided at a location which can meet separation and comer clearance standards, and which can then be designed to safely handle the traffic generated by the development. When a parcel has frontage on more than one public street, and one of those streets has a higher street classification and function than the other street, then the property should be required to obtain access solely from the street having the lower(or lowest)classification and function.When one of the public streets is an arterial street, and the other street is of a lower classification, such as a collector street,then access to the arterial street should not be permitted. Minimum storage, stacking space, or queue lengths: In designing driveways, adequate storage (or , driveway queue length)must be provided on commercial sites to prevent entering vehicles from having to stop in the public streets, and to prevent exiting vehicles from blocking internal circulation aisles.This problem is most evident with drive-in service developments that generate high traffic volumes and require motorists to wait in their vehicles while being served, or until service begins. Such developments shall be carefully analyzed to assure that the Site Plan provides adequate storage. Specific storage areas shall be determined on an individual basis;however minimum storage lengths are required to be provided before any crossing or turning conflicts can be permitted. Page 5 of 8 The City of Kent Access Management Standards: 1. Minimum Driveway to Driveway Separation Standards; measured from closest edge of driveway to closest edge of driveway: a. For parcels abutting a Residential Street: 15-feet b. For parcels abutting a Residential Collector Street: 50-feet c. For parcels abutting a Residential Collector Arterial Street: 200-feet. d. For parcels abutting an Industrial or Commercial Street: 100-feet. e. For Parcels abutting an Industrial or Commercial Arterial Street: 200-feet. f. For Parcels abutting a Minor Arterial Street: 200-feet. g. For parcels abutting a Principal Arterial Street (when alternative access is not available only): 300-feet. 2. Minimum Corner Clearance Standards; measured from the nearest edge of driveway to the point of curvature for the curb return on the adjacent street intersection: a. For parcels abutting a Residential Street: 50-feet. b. For parcels abutting a Residential Collector Street: 100-feet. c. For parcels abutting a Residential Collector Arterial Street: 200-feet. d. For parcels abutting an Industrial or Commercial Street: 50-feet. e. For Parcels abutting an Industrial or Commercial Arterial Street: 100-feet f. For Parcels abutting a Minor Arterial Street: 200-feet g. For parcels abutting a Principal Arterial Street (driveways are permitted only when alternative I access is not available):300-feet. h. For parcels adjacent to a traffic signal controlled intersection: 300-feet is the desired minimum separation from the intersection, and shall be used unless an approved Traffic i Study successfully demonstrates that the affective area of the subject intersection is less than 30D-feet from the intersection. 3. Driveway Design Standards: a. Residential Driveway Approaches shall be constructed as shown in Standard Detail 6-5(a) from the City of Kent Construction Standards. b. Commercial Driveway Approaches shall be generally constructed as shown in Standard Detail 6-5(b)from the City of Kent Construction Standards, except that the required radius and minimum (and maximum)driveway throat width combination shall be determined by a Vehicle Maneuvering Diagram provided by the Applicant for the appropriate Design Vehicle. I c. Wherever feasible, a 5.0-foot wide planting strip located between the front of the sidewalk and the back of curb is desired to provide a visual cue to drivers as to where the driveway is located along the street, and to reduce the amount of sidewalk work required to meet ADA requirements. 4. General Access Provisions: a. In general, all properties abutting public streets are permitted at least one safe access to the public street system. b. On properties with multiple public street frontages, the City reserves the right to restrict vehicular access solely to the public street having the lower roadway classification,and/or to the safest access location. c. Development proponents wanting more than one driveway access to a public street will be required to justify the second driveway on the basis of development generated trips.A general rule of thumb based upon created trips and used by the City of Kent is that developments creating less than 4,000 trips per day will be limited to a single driveway. Page 6 of 8 d. Where the driveway location does not meet minimum City separation criteria, or where a safe driveway location can't be found, the City requires appropriate mitigation measures to provide for as safe a driveway as is feasible. 5. Common Mitigation Measures for Developments Which Can't Meet the Minimum Driveway to , Driveway,or Driveway to Intersection Separation Criteria: a. Moving the proposed driveway as far from the closest driveway, or intersection, as possible. This is the minimum mitigation measure that will be accepted by the City, and in some instances this is not an adequate mitigation in and by itself. b. Along arterial streets, the creation of a new deceleration lane/ right-tum pocket is often acceptable to provide a safe pullout for turning vehicles. This often requires significant off- site street improvements, and occasionally the purchase of additional right-of-way from adjacent properties in order to construct those improvements. c. Acquiring a cross-easement for ingress and egress from an adjoining property, and then using an existing driveway for the new development. d. Acquiring a binding agreement from an adjoining property to remove an existing adjacent driveway in order to meet the minimum driveway to driveway separation criteria;and then removing that superfluous driveway. Depending upon the trip generation characteristics of the subject development and the traffic volumes on the subject street, this mitigation measure (the removal of an existing driveway)may be considered adequate mitigation even when the full driveway to driveway separation distance that results doesn't fully meet the minimum driveway separation criteria. 6. The minimum protected queue (or on-site storage lane length) must be provided for the number of vehicles indicated below to prevent any potential turning conflicts within their lengths. These are the minimum lengths that will be permitted unless an approved Traffic Study includes a site and project specific queuing study showing that either more or less storage length is required to serve the subject development: a. For single-lane drive-in banks:storage to accommodate a minimum entering queue of 6 vehicles for a single window; banks having two windows need to accommodate a minimum entering queue of at least 9 vehicles per window; and banks having more 4 or more windows shall have storage to accommodate a minimum of 13 vehicles for each service Pane. b. For vehicle wash facilities:facilities having a single service bay shalt provide entering storage to accommodate a minimum of 12 vehicles;facilities having multi-bay designs shall have a minimum entering storage space of at least 6 vehicles for each service bay. c. For fast-food restaurants with drive-in window service: entering storage to accommodate a minimum of 8 vehicles per service lane shall be provided, but a minimum of 15 vehicles is suggested.Storage lengths for fast food restaurants is measured from the order board to the first service window. d. For service stations: a minimum entering and exiting storage length to accommodate a minimum of 2 vehicles shall be provided between the pump islands and the public right-of- way, unless Expresso stands with drive-through windows are included on the site,in which case the minimum Expresso stand storage requirements will prevail. e. For shopping centers (50,000 square feet or more of gross leasing area):a minimum entering and exiting storage length to accommodate a minimum of 4 vehicles shall be provided before any crossing, or turning conflicts can be permitted between the parking lot and the public right-of-way. Shopping centers having 100,000 square feet or more of gross leasing area shall provide a site and project specific queuing analysis to determine their appropriate entering and exiting storage lengths. Page 7 of 8 . i f. For all commercial developments(less than 50,000 square feet of gross leasing area): a minimum entering and exiting storage length to accommodate at least 2 vehicles shall be ' provided between the parking lot and the public right-of-way before any crossing or turning conflicts can be permitted. Note:the City may require a site and project specific queuing analysis to determine the appropriate storage lengths when the commercial development includes one or more drive through facilities. g. For all Expresso stands with drive-through windows: entering and exiting storage lengths shall accommodate a minimum of 4 vehicles per window; but provisions for at least 15 vehicles is strongly suggested.. h. For pharmacies with drive-through windows: entering and exiting storage lengths shall accommodate a minimum of 5 vehicles per window. NOTE: Unless otherwise approved by the Transportation Engineering Section of the Department of Public Works, each vehicle above shall be deemed to have a length of 25-feet for the purpose of calculating minimum storage lengths. f i i I Last revised on May 2,2001 Page 8 of 8 i Ten Principles for t Reinventing j erica s i Suburban Sri s Michael D. Beyard Michael Pawlukiewicz Bankof America. The Urban Land Institute gratefully acknowledges the financial support ATTACHMENT C of Bank of America in underwriting this project, CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2005 1 � C n k Retail-Zoned Land 1 _.� r� a lac l_ k re zoning technique used by most suburban communities is to designate everything along the arterial highway strip for commercial uses and wait for retailers and developers to gradually fill in all of the individual sites. In this type of environment, new development sprawls outward even as sites closer to the city remain vacant and older retail centers deteriorate. Retail overzoning thus has had the effect of extending strips prematurely in discontinuous and inefficient ways as developers leapfrog over one another onto sites farther and farther away from the city. When economic conditions change, as they constantly do, some strips, or parts of strips, are left to deteriorate even before they have been fully developed. This Leaves them unfinished indefinitely, at risk to competition from newer and more enticing shopping environments, and difficult to revitalize because of their char- acteristic sprawl and tack of focus. By pruning back the amount of land zoned for retail, suburban communities can stimulate retail growth, encourage revitalization, and improve the quality of their shopping strips. It simply is not necessary for every major parcel along every arterial to be zoned for commercial or retait use. 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Commercial Logging was also important in the late 19th Century,with the Kent Lumber Company and other sawmills clearing and processing timber from East and West Hill forests Transportation improvements, including heavy rail lines, the Seattle-Tacoma Interurban Rail Line, and hard-surfaced roadways for automobiles, encouraged the growth of new businesses and residents throughout the Kent Valley and on its surrounding hillsides. By the 1960s, valley lands had become highly attractive to industrial developers due to the flat terrain,the availability of transportation, and the proximity to Seattle, Tacoma, and SeaTac Airport. By the 1970s,warehousing and distribution had become increasingly important as part of Kent's industrial development. In the past few decades, Kent has been transformed from a small, primarily residential and agricultural community into an employment and population center for South King County. Located midway between Seattle and Tacoma along the Interstate 5 corridor, Kent is the region's sixth Largest city with 2000 estimates of 59,331 jobs and a population of 79,524. 1S'erii:Citji�lNid�?si•1'a�Miot,-. _ - Area(square maes) 29.4 population(2000) 79,524 Population per square rntie Z,705 Emplornerif(2000) 59,331 Employees per square nae Me Housing unb(2000): 32,488 Employees per housing unit 18 Source. US Census Sureea WashArVion State EhV*ymerd SecurAy Department ATTACHMENT D CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4,2005 2002 Regional Growth Centers Report Kent Manufacturing Industrial Center Page i i City of Kent Employment Gov. 3% I ConsttRes Education 7% 3% FIRES 15% wrcu 29% i Manuf. Retail 31% 12% Employment in the city of Kent is dominated by Manufacturing (31%) and Wholesale trade, Transportation, Communication, and Utilities (29%). Manufacturing and WTCU together provide 60% of all employment for the city. Also,Finance,Insurance,Real Estate, and Services provide 15% of the city's employment 12%of the city's employment is from Retail sector. Comprehensive Plan Kent's Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 1995, was the first full update of the City's planning regulations since 1977. The plan outlines policies for supporting the city's growth in accordance with the Growth Management Act. The citywide plan is organized around a set of 14 broad planning goals,which include detailed policies addressing the following areas: Urban Growth, Transportation, Public Facilities, Housing, Urban Design, Human Services, Economic Development, Natural Resource Industries, Open Space and Recreation, Historic Preservation, Environment, Property Rights, and Permits. Chief among the city's plans for its future is the revitalization of its downtown. The City plans to direct a major portion of its near-term growth into the center. Working with an interiurisdictional task force in King County, Kent's plan is built upon the 20 year growth target of accommodating 7,520 additional households and 11,500 additional jobs. See the aerial photo on the fallowing page jor a depiction of the Kent Afanufacturing Industrial t enter. 2002 Regional Gnywth Centers Report Kent Manufacturing Industrial Center Page 2 ; ` <t.„{rc:,.e +,.. Lw•f � '� ! }r ro 'i. a F.rval dLarf.i ,•f'i r< u}t+av u .FIB� ���. Z + �2�i�'�+rF+� i! ,-•�:.•.. r 4i—x•fs+ t lM1 Lit V..i s[� � .t�NiY r+ E a i+,+ ] bti a t^ }•.}ft-r s,,,!#•l y a+' �� �r S,rr r4 ��.� f�}'$y.�'-F�ui r,�; *�'t�T,�yr��,44'�'••,���.�¢"'� �'��'',�z� �d/�cs�-�°v���F �����Z Y ' ♦ :iZL'IO•. (! �'•d i+i.X^�. -f,fr.`.. V. + 4L {S F�,. ��C^ M S f f I ,j11} Xr j." ,`➢` F ►.. 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The Kent center is part of a larger industrial area known as the Kent North Valley Industrial Area The larger industrial area consists of over 6 square miles, with over 35,000 employees in Kent alone. The Kent MIC (covering 2,355 acres, or about 3.7 square miles)comprises about the eastern half of the Kent North Valley Industrial Area. The Kent MIC is planned and zoned for more intense development than the remainder of the larger Kent industrial area The Boeing Company is a major property owner and business presence on industrial lands immediately t west of the Kent MIC. Boeing's Kent Space Center and 240-acre Pacific Gateway Business Park are located just across West Valley Highway. Manufacturing Industrial Center Planning and Implementation Vision 2020 includes policy support for coordinated planning in the region's manufacturing/industrial centers. Appendix I ('Center Characteristics and Descriptions') of the plan includes the following language addressing these centers: Manufacturing/industrial centers are major, existing regional employment areas of intense, concentrated manufacturing and industrial land uses which cannot be easily mixed at higher densities with other uses. To preserve land at these centers for manufacturing, industry and related uses, large retail uses or non-related offices are discouraged. Provision of adequate public facilities and services, including good access to the region's transportation zysrem, is very important to the success of manufacturinglindustrial centers. In 1992 the city of Kent formally designated its manufacturing/Industrial Center,stating the center would be a concentration of manufacturing land uses and employment,and would be served by transit. The city established a target of 10,000 employees and designated the center in its comprehensive plan. The center boundaries are shown on the Land Use Plan Map (Figure 4.7 of the comprehensive plan). The plan includes the following goals and policies which support the center: define the boundaries of the center to encompass-the- most-intensive manufacturing and-warebouse_ uses; ensure the. boundaries_reflect accessibility to truck and rail corridors; limit non-manufacturing uses in the center;provide transportation and utility infrastructure to accommodate bigh-intensity manufacturing uses in the center,preserve land for manufacturing and related uses;and enhance transit service to and within the center. The city has not prepared a specific sub-area plan for its manufacturing/industrial center. Population, Housing,and Employment Population,housing, and household data were derived from the 1990 and 2000 censuses. The Kent MI center experienced a slight increase in population and a drop in housing units and households over the past 10 years. Between 1990 and 2000 the center's population grew from 190 to 197, housing units declined from 109 to 78, and the number of households decreased from 103 to 75. Population density increased slightly over the decade, from 62 persons per square mile in 1990 to 64 in 2000. Housing unit density dropped for the period, from 35 to 25 units per square mile. And household density dropped, from 33 per square mile in 1990 to 24 in the year 2000. With the number of housing units declining and employment growing over the 1990-2000 period, the ratio of jobs per housing unit increased strongly, from 128 jobs per housing unit in 1990 to 207 jobs per housing unit in 2000. Given the city's policy 2002 Regional Growth Comers Report Kent Manufacturing Industrial Center Page 4 focus and objectives for its manufacturing/industrial centers, these trends are positive. Residential uses are generally discouraged in the Kent Manufacturing Center, since they are adversely affected by industrial activity. Department of Employment Security data were used to evaluate employment trends in Kent center. Between 1995 and 2000 employment in the center increased by 16°/9,from 13,931 to 16,164. In the year 2000 half these jobs were in the wholesale, transportation,communication,and utilities sector,whilelust under 35%were in the manufacturing sector. The remaining 15%were split between construction(80/o), services(5%),retail(1%),and other(1%). King County's Countywide Planning Policies established a goal of 10,000 employees for each manufacturingfindustrial center.The Kent MI center had achieved this level before the year 1990,and has now exceeded the goal by 60%. fManufacturing/Industrial Center Po ulatfon Housiri a' ndEmploymenir 199M 2000 Population 190 197 Persons per square mle 62 64 Housing units 109 78 Housing wits per square m➢e 35 25 Households 103 75 Households per square moo 33 24 Employment 13,931 16,164 Employees per square mile 4,528 5,251 Employees per housing uml 12781 207.23 Employment data is for 1995 Source U.S.Census(1990,2000),Washington State Department of Employment Security,Puget Sound Regional Counal Manufacturft/lndustrial Center Em Io rrent b' Sector--- - - - servlces 4.8% Retell 1 0% FIRE 0.1% WTCU 51.3% Manufacturing 34.6% GwarrnronUeduwbon 0.3% CondnrcdorJresources 7.9% Source.Washington State Deportment of Employment Secrxdy 2002 Regional Growth Centers Report Kent Manufaetunng lndusVW Center Page 5 J� Land Use, Character& Urban Form The Kent center bas 55 blocks,each with about 36 acres. The center in composed primarily of one story manufacturing and warehouse. Kent center includes 458 parcels covering some 1,651 acres, with an average parcel size of 3.6 acres. Manufacturinglindustrial Cente_c- Character`and b;ba'n Form., Total area(acres) 1,970 Number of blocks 55 Average dock size(gross acres) 35.8 Number of parcels 458 Average parcel size(net acres) 36 Road network(linear miles) 21.6 Freight railroad network(lmew miles) 11.4 Source: lung County Assessor,Puget Sound Regional cmOXI Developable land contained in parcels makes up 70%of the center's total land area. The road network in Kent center consists of nearly 22 miles of streets, while the center is served by 11.4 miles of freight railroad tracks. These include tracks owned and operated by Union Pacific railroad and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. Current land use information was obtained from King County assessor's office records. Current land use in Kent Manufacturing/Industrial Center is predominantly warehousing, with industrial use comprising 13%and commercial uses accounting for another 7%. The remaining 23% of the center contains a mix of open space,office,residential,government/military,and vacant areas. Kent Manirfacturingflndustrlal Exlsting Land Use Percentage Agriculture 0.06% Gviclouasi-public 0.11% Ckxnmeraal 6.93% Parks/Open Space 0 79% Industrial 13 06% Residential—Mull Family 0.13% olnce 0.95% parking 0 53% Residental—Single Family 1.26% Govemme"A tary 1.86% Unknown(No Date) 5.42% Vacant 11.39% Wsrehouslrp 57.52% Total 100% Source,King County Assessov's Records,Puget Sound Regional Council See the map on the following page for a depiction of current land uses in the the Kent Manufacturing Industrial Center. 2002 Regional Growth Cenlers Report: Kent Manufacturing Industrial Center Page 6 i 1 Kent Manufaebuing Center(Cturentland Use) - - -, T• i r i I _ 1 If`i' ,' �`_1 i I .4-LT� .111- w[O�YRW r-t I le•'II I mu WmYrl _ YvN Ow fit '• - M.L. W.C.& ' L a'�,,,"r sak MMi 1.ew.L.� I I 6.Ye1 • eTs ra.sc....�.aMa+.v ■ - T �r ;- Lea Y. A.ga1 m hm i dr Tviy 1 � I 1 I• ap� r • 212th - I I I' - dI• I� I' - �� I ti �`- ' i` - =` z3fij Ir „ 4a•` r P - 2000' 400�'Fee���l''- `I'i= �;'' �•$ir.'�4c�_lt-1= �"_�: fly, I' L. I"- I' IHIj �• _Y'4'i IT. ' - ��i'tl':••cr'-j;L i' "'_i ail < . 1 I4 2002 Reponal Growth Centers Report Kent Manufacturing Industrial Center Page 7 i Planned future land use was derived from the land use element of the city of Kent's comprehensive plan, ' which designates the entire Kent manufacturing/industrial center for manufacturing use. The center will contain intense manufacturing and warehouse uses with access to truck and rail corridors. The City of Kent intends to improve its manufacturing base by not only defining and preserving areas to serve as its economic and employment core, but by creating better access in terms of commuting and transporting goods. Its policies for manufacturing and industrial areas discourage and limit land uses other than manufacturing and warehouse in the area designated as its Manufacturing Industrial Center. See the map on the following page for a depiction of planned future land uses in the Kent Manufacturing Industrial Center. Kent Manufacturinglihdustrial Futiira Land IUse Percentage Industrial 0.05% Manutactunng Center 99 99% Total 100% •The designation is to preserve lard in this area for intenshva manufactiutng and warehouse arcs as weN as to provide mces"iity to lnxk and rear corridors. Source. City of Kent Conprehenstve Plan(1995) i 2002 Regional Growth Center Report Kant Manutacwring Industrial Center Pape 8 Kent Manufacturing Center(FVtm Land Use) tun II'I t' Commwal Foremy EN Mcced Use 0 Par1u and Open Space Reademat } Rcsoma Eztrechoo Military • 1 r - ®Tnbal Goeem4ea; 110 � L _ i 'I � ��11 w� ��•1_'i L�r1.,.r'��"7 j-Ih.,2__ I t') i 2002%g{orW(3 7 l Centers Report. Kent Marwtectunnp Industrial Center Page 9 a Transportation and Access The Kent MIC has good highway access and is well served by freight rail facilities. The Valley Freeway (SR-167) provides major north-south roadway access to and within the center, with interchanges at S. 212a' Street near the north end of the center, and at Central Avenue N. near the south end. SR-167 includes four general purpose freeway lanes plus two high occupancy vehicle(HOV)lanes. Other major highways and streets serving the center include East Valley Highway,West Valley Highway, 76 h Avenue South, and 841h Avenue South. East-west access is provided by South 228th Street, South 212'h Street, South 1966i Street,and SW 43'a Street. While Sound Transit's Sounder Commuter Rail line runs through Kent MI center, the Kent Sounder Station,which opened for service in 2001,is located south of Kent center,at 301 Railroad Avenue,just south of James Street. Three north-south rail lines serve the Kent center. two parallel Burlington Northern lines run through the middle of the site, while a single Union Pacific line is located along the western edge of the center. The manufacturing industrial center is served by 5 separate transit routes, which operate an average AM peak frequency of one bus approximately every 32 minutes. There are no transit station areas within the Kent center. The closest is the Kent Sounder commuter rail station located on Railroad Avenue about '!x mile from the center's southern boundary. Kent A$apufacturlh6 Industrial Center Trans`it.Rou(esand Frequencies ' _ aem Routs IDestination I Freq 1 160 Seettie-Kent 1 16.00 150 AuMxn-Kent 3055 2 153 Ranton-Kwt 30.DD 3 154 Boeing 6000 4 167 UW 26.00 5 160 CBD 3000 32.09 References and Contacts City of Kent Comprehensive Plan(1995) Commuter Rail Station drea Study(2000) Charlene Anderson,Planning Manager,253-856-5454 2002 Regional Growth Centers Report: Kent Manufacturing Industrial Center Page 10 � @ a /-- $ k\ Y$ k 2 O � l \ R k \ \j CL c 0 � \� �u. /f E k d § @ U � ■ U � - - - 3 0 . / 2+¥e■! \ +v#) � | @ o 0 2� £ k | @ & j k � | © | m AAV9� @ § S-i?A®q ! __) Q3S 7Yog k | _d S3A¥tr6r kAR�\ AM" lTVAlS § S3A¥K @ l - -•- I | J # ! ca &Aas '.} a \ . � � ' n kli } � \ | w L� � | q ' } � \w AYps N } | ! @ ATTACHMENT E CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUAY% S3 it � w• r �r� '�.-r I(�"'�. s � , all ml r. ,a�ra°s-�;..�.,Irk �`♦ a �1., � ; �����/► � t ... `sib `'IF R •Ia. , i + 4 to r y rNA FOO ao �► Sarin, Tl .:• fit, �1�! � � .�r �' � Mal rAWAMMMA r �r cis �a • _" -' '" ti �� m r e u rn0 0o t Ira ; LiV a 9 � ii w pp p c o � c-o m cm MOa o` er `o16.ff oN z � 9 cZ u d 41 o, d i C = Q N E r HIM, n{ � � aa 3 '� p�, m �G 00 U V m m o W ' x ° � LI U "'k- •�'t 1 g ;Rs io LL�"�il�l i, 4 - _ PRIV Ab, , y} � :,'�P�'� i -n-;_' •s�.,_-cars- •��:a' ..Y« ,�.w.',r AlHd "�'��7; .� :h• i..�„try ,• K-�Yt�'��-tom, .'��} a S N �-LO �,ti co ct O �V ❑ !TS^R{faTI SY`_h,2it4x f{iVfj... jj�Ia} 'r'<F•Ytii�. il. `.Y_Jq rt3im3;3'aA�F15 sT�`'r` �t m'•a�',. y _< - '. i Cox GAE y.n".. ,'�"� :"e'er ".a-n _a.. *k,5��..a1 k-'�.-:li�e,y'F� .. ice=$' 1�• � rr .�YAr 88 Sa ` � Ty��f� • �~'l�r �•~�C A�hy�i� ,N��.("'-ifs M1r4 `'kn• � ��ti00 t. it�r"i'3'. i •Tf il�f�//J a3Yr�-^ Y��.}a .y i P, •�. r.-..�� , 4-7 RfD( F.mart., `"i,✓h;.. 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These requests were evaluated collectively as part of the annual Comprehensive Plan amendment process pursuant to RCW 36.70A. Pmjp*ncnt City of Kent Location of proposal: The proposal is a city-wide action. Title of documents)being adopted: City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Statement Draft(July 1994)and Final(January 1995)—Prepared by the City of Kent. Description of document(or portion)being adopted: The City of Kent Comprehensive Plan EIS is being adopted in total. This document evaluated three different land use alternatives for the city. The analysis evaluated the type and range of impacts to the environment, associated with each land use alternative and corresponding development regulations. If the document has been challenged (WAC 197-I1-630) please describe: The document was not challenged. Document availability: This document is available for review at the City of Kent Planning Services office,220 Fourth Ave S,Kent,WA 98032 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. We have identified and adopted this document as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. Along with the addendum,this document meets our environmental review needs for the cum:nt proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decisionmaker(s). Name of agency adopting the document:City of Kent Contact person(Responsible Official: Kim Marousek,AICP(253)856-5436 Principal Planner City of Kent Community Development Dept. 220 Fourth Ave South Kent,WA 98032 Date:__11115120n4 Signatu S 1PermitlPlan�Env�20041CPAadap.doe ATTACHMENT G CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4,2005 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ' Fred N.Satterstrom,AICP, Director PLANNING SERVICES Chadene Anderson,AICP,Manager Phone:253.856-5454 KENT Fax 2534LS6-6454 W♦Y NIYOIOY Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent,WA 98032-5895 CITY OF KENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT(#ENV-93-51) ADDENDUM FOR 2004 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS(#ENV 2004-53(A-D) Responsible Official: Kim Marousek L PROPOSAL The City of Kent is considering four(4)amendments to its Comprehensive Plan.Comprehensive Plan amendments can be analyzed by the City Council once per year, as authorized by the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A) and Kent City Code Chapter 12.02. Additional information and analysis regarding the Comprehensive Plan Map amendments,is contained in the City's Staff Report dated November 15,20M. The proposed amendments are summarized below: A. #ENV-2004-53(A) MILLENIUM-KANGLEY BUILDING (CPA-20044(A) AND CPZ2004-3) The 0.68 acre subject site is located at the northeast corner of 116"'Ave SE and Kent-Kangley Road SE. The request is to modify the Comprehensive Plan Map designation from SF-6(Single Family, 6 units per acre)to NS (Neighborhood Services), and the Zoning District Map designation from SR-6(Single Family, 6.05 units per acre) to NCC(Neighborhood Convenience Commercial).Staff is recommending denial of this request but has considered and would recommend approval of a Comprehensive Plan Land Map designation of MU,(Mixed-Use)and a Zoning District Map designation of O, (Offke). B. #ENV-2004-53(B) KENT OFFICE BUILDING (CPA 20044(B)AND CPZ20044) The 6.26 acre subject site is located southwest of the intersection of 846 Ave S and S 208th St, extending south alonj the west side of 84h Ave S to slightly less than four hundred(400)feet from S 212 St The northern parcel includes a portion of S 208*St. The request is to modify the Comprehensive Plan Map designation from MIC (Manufacturing4ndustrial Center) to C (Commercial), and the Zoning District Map designation from M-2 (Limited Industrial) to GWC (Gateway Commercial). Staff is recommending approval of this request. C. #ENV-2004-53(C) LOTTO/TOPPANO (CPA-20044(C) AND CPZ-2004-5) The 4 acre subject site was recently created from a lot line adjustment affectini a reduction of a 7.92 acre parcel. The property is located at the northeast comer of 116 Ave SE and SE 240* St Two acres of this parcel, located at the intersection, is currently zoned NCC, Neighborhood Convenience Commercial,with a Comprehensive Plan map designation of NS, Neighborhood Service. This request is to extend the NCC zoning designation and NS Comprehensive Plan Map designation for the adjacent two acres which would follow Addendum ENV-2004-53(A-D) City of Kent Comprehensive Plan EIS-Addendum ' the newly created parcel lines. The subject property is currently zoned SR-6, Single Family,6.05 dwelling units per acre,with a Comprehensive Plan Map designation of SF 6,Single Family.Staff is recommending denial of this request. D. #ENV-2004-53(D) MUTH (CPA 20044(D) AND CPZ-2004-6) The 15.35 acre subject site is located at 21320 42ND Ave S.This request is to amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map designation from AG-R(Agricultural Resource Land)to SF-I (Single Family I unit per acre), and the Zoning District Map designation from A-10 (Agricultural, 10 acreslunit) to SR-I (Single Family I unit per acre). Staff is recommending denial without prejudice of this request. iThe scope of this addendum is to provide additional analysis and to identify any impacts associated with this development that may not have been evaluated under the SEPA review for the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan EIS,(Draft and Final),ENV-93-51. The analysis is based ' upon the comprehensive review of individual Environmental Checklists filed with each Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment application. 11. SEPA COMPLIANCE In October 1993, the City of Kent issued a Determination of Significance (DS) and Notice of Scoping for the Comprehensive Plan (ENV-93-51). After a series of public meetings,a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was issued on July 18, 1994 for the Draft Comprehensive Plan, issued on the same date. The DEIS was distributed to City Council and Planning Commission members, adjacent jurisdictions, affected agencies and other parties of interest. After comments on the DElgwem solicited and reviewed,a Final Environmental Impact Statement(FEIS)was issued and distributed on January 30, 1995. The EIS analyzed the environmental impacts of the Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted April 18, 1995. The purpose of the EIS for the Comprehensive Plan was to assess the impacts of the Plan on the City and its growth area The EIS does not analyze the significance of site specific impacts; it analyzes the significance of impacts on a broad area This Addendum to the Kent Comprehensive Plan EIS provides additional information regarding the area-wide impacts from the four 20D4 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments. The proposed amendments to the Land Use Map seek to increase the density and development potential from that which was originally evaluated under the EIS. Although the density would be greater than previously evaluated, collectively the Comprehensive Plan amendments would not create unavoidable adverse environmental impacts beyond those previously identified in the EIS. III. STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY Future project applications will be subject to and shall be consistent with the following: City of Kent Comprehensive Plan, the Kent City Code, Uniform Fire Code. Uniform Building Code, Public Works Standards: City Excavation and Grading Ordinance, and the Surface and Stormwater Management Ordinance. IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW—SCOPE OF EIS ADDENDUM The City of Kent has followed the process of phased environmental review as it undertakes actions to implement and amend the Comprehensive Plan. The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)and rules established for the act,WAC 197-11,outline procedures for the use of existing environmental documents and preparing addenda to environmental decisions. Non project Documents—An EIS prepared for a comprehensive plan,development regulation,or other broad based policy documents are considered"non-project,"or programmatic in nature(see WAC 197-11-704). These are distinguished from EISs or environmental documents prepared for Page 2 of 4 Addendum ENV-2004-53(A-D) City of Kent Comprehensive Plan EIS-Addendum specific project actions,such as a building permit or a road construction project The purpose of ' a non-project EIS is to analyze proposed alternatives and to provide environmental consideration and mitigation prior to adoption of an alternative. It is also a document that discloses the process used in evaluating alternatives to decision-makers and citizens. Phased Review—SEPA rules allow environmental review to be phased so that review coincides with meaningful points in the planning and decision making process, (WAC 197-11-055(5)). Broader environmental documents may be followed by narrower documents that incorporate general discussion by reference and concentrate solely on issues specific to that proposal. SEPA rules also clearly state that agencies shall use a variety of mechanisms, including addenda, to avoid duplication and excess paperwork. Prior Environmental Documents — The City of Kent issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Comprehensive Plan on July 18, 1994 (#ENV-93-51). The DEIS analyzed three comprehensive plan land use alternatives,and recommended mitigation measures, which were used in preparing comprehensive plan policies. The preferred land use alternative which was incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan was most closely related to Alternative 2 of the DEIS, (the mixed-use alternative). A Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was issued on January 30, 1995, and the Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the City Council on April 18, 1995. Therefore, the impacts of the adopted Comprehensive Plan are within the range of impacts evaluated in the EIS. Scope of Addendum—As outlined in the SEPA rules, the purpose of an addendum is to provide , new information about four(4)amendments to the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan. Potential impacts associated with these "non-project"actions were adequately evaluated through the EIS SEPA review process and do not substantially change the prior analysis;therefore it is prudent to utilize the addendum process as outlined in WAG 197-11-600(4)(e). V. ENMONMENTAL ELEMENTS All environmental elements were adequately addressed within the paratneters of the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan EIS,draft and final. Further,subsequent"project"actions would require the submittal of separate environmental checklists, pursuant to SEPA, which will be analyzed for consistency with the original mitigating conditions and may require new mitigation and/or a new threshold determination,pursuant to SEPA,based upon site-specific conditions. Additional guidance for future development is as follows: Transportation The four(4)separate amendments proposed for this non-project action are further described in the environmental review decision document staff report. Future development on any of the subject properties may result in additional traffic beyond that which was originally evaluated under the Comprehensive Plan EIS. Site specific traffic-related review is required upon submittal of a project proposal.It is anticipated that any traffic-related impacts associated with future development can be mitigated. Water The sites are located throughout the City of Kent None of the subject sites are completely encumbered with wetlands. However the Muth property has submitted and received approval for a wetland delineation report. Any future development will be subject to applicable critical area regulations and buffer requirements. Page 3 of 4 Addendum ENV-2004-53(A-D) City of Kew Comprehensive Plan EIS-Addendum Subsequent development pursuant to each of the proposals will increase the amount of impervious surface on the subject sites. City of Kent Stormwater Standards will be incorporated into the final site development plan. The full implementation of these standards will mitigate any water quality or quantity impacts associated with the additional impervious Surfaces. Land Use A complete analysis regarding land use issues can be found in the staff report dated November 15,2004. Public ServicalUtilitles Public services and utilities are available to the subject properties. V1. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION A. SummARY Kent City Code section 11.03.510 identifies plans and policies from which the City may draw substantive mitigation under the Slate Environmental Policy Act These amendments have been evaluated in light of those plans and policies as well as within the overall analysis completed for the City's Comprehensive Plan EIS. That analysis can be found in the"Environmental Review Report"complied by the City and contained in the environmental file. R. RECOMMENDATION The City of Kent Comprehensive Plan EIS, draft and final, provided extensive analysis with regard to the environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The mitigating conditions included anticipated impacts associated with the increased traffic, sensitive areas and stormwater runoff, as well as impacts to public services and utilities. The City has reviewed the individual checklists and has found that they are consistent with the scope of the EIS; therefore, this action will not create additional or significant impacts beyond those previously identified. This analysis and subsequent addendum did not identify any new significant impacts associated with this proposal. Therefore, this addendum, combined with the ' Comprehensive Plan EIS adequately evaluates potential adverse environmental impacts and provides appropriate mitigation. Based upon this analysis, a separate threshold determination is not required for this action This document and corresponding environmental record may be utilized in the future in conjunction with environmental review for future project-specific land use proposals on the subject property in accordance with the guidelines provided by WAC 197.11. Dated: November 15,2004 Signature: Kim Ma usek,AICP,Responsible Official KM:CA jmN%.lPmnit%PlanlEnv%2004%Wuddenduaidoc Page 4 of 4 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REPORT Decision Document MILLENNIUM-KANGLEY BUILDING CPA 20044(A) & CPZ 2004-03 KENT OFFICE BUILDING CPA 2004-04(B) &CPZ 2004-04 LOTTO/TOPPANO CPA 2004-04(C)&CPZ 2004-OS MUTH CPA 2004.04(D) &CPZ 2004-06 ENV-2004-S3(A),(B),(C),&(D) Planner. William Osbome Kim Marousek,Responsible Official I. PROPOSAL A. Millennium-Kangley Building:A request to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation from SF-6,Single Family/Six units acre to NS,Neighborhood Services with theresulting Zoning Map changes from SR-6,Single-Family/6 units per acre to NCC,Neighborhood Convenience Commercial.The property is 0.68 acres in size and is identified by APN 6756700-060,and is located at the northeast corner of Kent Kangley Road/SR-516 and 116'h Avenue Southeast. B. Kent Office Building:A request to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation from NEC,Manufacturing Industrial Centerto C,Commercial,with the resulting Zoning Map change from MI-C,Industrial Park/Commercial,to GWC,Gateway Commercial.The property consists of two parcels 5.82 acres in size and is identified as APN 122204-9073&122204-9068,and is located at the northwest corner of East Valley Highway and South 208d'Street. C.Lotto/Toppano:A request to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation from SF-6 to NS with the resulting Zoning Map changes from SR-6 (Single-Family 6 units per acre) to NCC(Neighborhood Convenience Commercial.The property is 2.0 acres in size and is a part of APN 162205-9113,and is located at the northeast comer of the intersections of Southeast 240'h Street with 116`a Avenue Southwest. D. Muth: A request to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation from AG-R, , Agricultural Resource to SF-1,Single-Family/One with the resulting Zoning Map Change from A-1, Agricultural/One to SR-1,Singlefamily Residential/One.The property consists of two parcels with a total area of about 15 acres,and is identified by APN 102204-9139 and APN 102204-9004,and is located at the southeast comer of South 212d'Street and 42nd Avenue South. H. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Compliance with Kent's Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 3222), the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA), The Local Project Review Act (ESHB 1724 and ESB 6094), Kent's Construction Standards(Ordinance 3117)and Concurrency Management(Chapter 12.11,Kent City Code),will require concurrent improvements or the execution of binding agreements by the Applicant / Owner with Kent to mitigate identified environmental impacts. These improvements and/or agreements may include improvements to roadways, intersections and intersection traffic signals, stormwater detention, treatment and conveyance, utilities, sanitary sewerage and domestic water systems. Compliance with Kent's Construction Standards may require the deeding/dedication of Page 1 of 9 ATTACHMENT H CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2005 right-of-way for identified improvements.Compliance with Title 11.03,and with Sections 15.08.220 to 15.08.224,and to Section 15.08.240 of the Kent City Code may require the conveyance of Sensitive Area Tracts to the City of Kent,in order to:preserve trees;or to regulate the location and density of development based upon known physical constraints such as steep and/or unstable slopes,wetlands or proximity to lakes,streams and wildlife habitat conservation areas;or to maintain or enhance water quality.Compliance with the provisions of Chapter 6.12 of the Kent City Code may require provisions for mass transit adjacent to the site. In addition to the above,Kent follows revisions to the Washington State Environmental Policy Act, Chapter 197-11 WAC(effective November 10, 1997),which implements ESHB 1724 and ESB 6094. III. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS A. Earth 1. ENV-2004-53(A) Millenium-Kangley Building The terrain of the Site can be characterized as generally flat, mostly covered with gravel, and having groundcover vegetation along the east and southeast. The City of Kent Geographic Information System indicates that the subject site contains a glacial till soil, of the Alderwood Gravelly Sandy Loam series (AgC). A Detailed Grading Plan and Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Plan meeting the requirements of the City of Kent Construction Standards will be required for review and approval with any proposal for redevelopment of the property. 2. ENV-2004-53(B) Kent Office Building. The subject site is generally flat, containing one single-level large permanent structure associated with an existing office use. The City of Kent Geographic Information System indicates that the subject site contains a till- type series(Pc)soil. A Detailed Grading Plan and Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Plan meeting the requirements of the City of Kent Construction Standards will be required for review and approval with any proposal for redevelopment of the property. 3. ENV-2004-53(C) Lotto/Toppano. The subject site is generally flat,containing a number of temporary and permanent structures associated with an existing commercial landscaping nursery use. The City of Kent Geographic Information System indicates that the subject site is located outside of the soils database—but topographical clues from inventoried soils to the south indicate that the site likely contains glacial till-type Alderwood Gravelly Sandy Loam series (AgB, AgC, and perhaps AgD) soils. A Detailed Grading Plan and Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Plan meeting the requirements of the City of Kent Construction Standards will be required for review and approval with any proposal for redevelopment of the property. 4. ENV-2004-53(1)) Muth. The generally flat terrain of the subject site is undeveloped. The City of Kent Geographic Information System indicates that the subject site contains three(3)till-type soils:Br,So,and Wo. A Detailed Grading Plan and Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Plan meeting the requirements of the City of Kent Construction Standards will be required for review and approval with any proposal for redevelopment of the property. B. Air Motor vehicles emit several pollutants that EPA classifies as known or probable human Page 2 of 9 carcinogens. Benzene,for instance,is a known human carcinogen,while formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, 1,3-butadiene and diesel particulate matter are probable human carcinogens. Studies are underway to determine whether other toxic substances are present in mobile source emissions.EPA estimates that mobile(car,truck,and bus)sources of air toxins account for as much as half of all cancers attributed to outdoor sources of air toxins. Additional traffic increases the amount of pollutants in the air,and the creation of significant congestion increases the amount of pollutants in the air even more. C. Wager The sites are located throughout the City of Kent. No site is completely encumbered with wetlands, however the Muth property has submitted and received approval for a wetland delineation report Future developments must meet all provisions of the City of Kent Critical Areas Ordinance including appropriate buffers when the land use applications vest. Wetlands provide functions for wildlife by providing habitat. Encroachment into buffers of critical areas,including wetlands,often occurs unintentionally by adjacent property owners, which impacts wetlands and the associated buffers.A structure,such as a fence,would denote the location of the boundary to the sensitive area as defined by Kent City Code Chapter 11.05. Wildlife passable fences,such as a split cedar fence,provide protection to the critical areas and associated buffers,allowing wildlife access to habitats found in wetlands.In addition,the wildlife passable fence provides a suitable location for educational material such as signage identifying wetland areas. D. Plants Most of the proposals would likely result in the eventual removal of some existing plants and trees at the time of development Tree preservation plans shall be submitted to the City for review and approval per Kent City Code Section 15 08.240 concurrent with development applications. 1. ENV-2004-53(A) Millenium-KangleyBuilding. The subject site has sparse vegetation;shrubs,and underbrush—particularly along the east boundary of the parcel. 2. ENV-2004-53(B) Kent Office Building. The subjectsite has afewtneesand shrubs located along 8e Avenue South. 3. ENV-2004-53(C) Lotto/Toppano. The subject site has sparse vegetation,with some fixed trees. The commercial nursery raises a variety of landscape vegetation and produce. 4. ENV-2004-53(D) Muth. The subject site has ground cover and wetland vegetation, as indicated in the wetland map and delineation provided with the application. E. Animals Those proposals containing or adjacent to, sensitive areas might have impact on animals. This would likely involve aquatic and aviary species associated with streams,wetlands,and areas of multi4ayered,dense foliage. Page 3 of 9 1. ENV-2004-53(A) Millenium-KangleyBuilding. No known species impacts. 2. ENV-2004-53(B) Kent Office Building. No known species impacts. 3. ENV-2004-53(C) Lotto/Toppano. There are existing sensitive areas such as creeks and wetlands downstream of this proposal.The City of Kent as well as the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW)have an interest in the continued health of these areas.Therefore the Applicant will be required to obtain an approved Hydraulic Project Approval(HPA)from the WDFW or a written waiver therefrom at the time of application for a development proposal. 4. ENV-2004-53(D) Muth. This site is immediately upstream of Johnson Creek which is known to provide habitat for salmonids.Some salmonids are known to be threatened and/or endangered species, under the Federal Endangered Species Act and the City may therefore require more stringent development conditions to ensure the continued survival of these fish. There are existing sensitive areas such as creeks and wetlands downstream of this proposal. The City of Kent as well as the Washington StateDeparlment of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW) have an interest in the continued health of these areas. Therefore the Applicant may be required to obtain an approved Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) from the WDFW,or a written waiver therefrom at the time of application for a development proposal. F. Energy and Natural Resources With the possible exception of the Muth proposal, none of the proposals is anticipated to generate demand for energy or natural resources beyond typical levels for development allowed within an urban area. The increase of residential densities via redevelopment within the city limits serves as an alleviating factor on consumption of rural and natural resource lands outside of the urban growth boundary. The Muth proposal pertains to one of the few natural resource lands located within the City of Kent municipal limits— with an agricultural resource land of commercial significance designation. G. Environmental Health 1. ENV-2004-53(A) Millenium-Kangley Building. Site preparation and construction activities, including the removal of vegetation could create air, vibration (grading)and noise impacts associated with machinery used in site development.Once built, residential units or commercial development on-site would likely receive and generate noise impacts due to increased traffic. 2. ENV-2004-53(B) Kent Office Building. Site preparation and construction activities, could create air, vibration (falling trees) and noise impacts associated with machinery used in site development.Once developed,commercial use at the subject site could have noise impacts on the adjacent single-family residential units,at a level according to the use. Other potential hazards to health would be considered in development review for particular commercial uses.Noise impacts on the subject site from surrounding uses would likely include traffic noise from 84th Avenue South. 3. ENV-2004-53(C) Lotto/Toppano. Site preparation and construction activities, Page 4 of 9 s including the removal of trees and other vegetation could create air,vibration(falling trees) and noise impacts associated with machinery used in site development Once developed, commercial use at the subject site could have noise impacts on the adjacent single-farmly residential units,at a level according to the use. Other potential hazards to health would be considered in development review for particular commercial uses. Noise impacts on the subject site from surrounding uses would likely include traffic noise from 116th Avenue Southeast,and Southeast 240th Street. 4. ENV-2004-53(D) Muth. Once built,additional residential units on-site would likely receive and generate noise impacts due to increased traffic. H. Land and Shoreline Use The existing uses on the subject sites and the context of surrounding land uses are described hereafter. 1. ENV-2004-53(A) Millenium-Kangley Building. The existing use of the undeveloped 0 68 acre subject site is primarily informal used automobile sales. Generally, non-subject parcels in the vicinity of the subject site have been developed with single-family residential dwelling units. 2. ENV-2004-53(B) Kent Office Building. The subject site,consistingof two tax parcels totaling 6 26 acres,is generally flat and almost entirely covered with impervious surfaces. A 92,000 square foot office building The street frontage along 84th Avenue South is improved,while no `street frontage' exists along South 208th Street. The subject site is located within the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) designated Manufacturing/Industrial Center. 2. ENV-2004-53(C) Lotto/Toppano. The subject site,a 2 acre portion of a single tax parcel, is generally flat. The subject site(and remainder of the tax parcel)contains a number of temporary and permanent structures associated with an existing commercial Iandscaping nursery use. The street frontage along 1 I6th Avenue Southeast is unimproved, while the street frontage along Southeast 240th Street is improved. The tax parcel was part of a recently concluded annexation comprehensive plan amendment and initial zoning process (AZ-2001-1,DeMarco Annexation,see Ordinance#3605). The Council adopted a Land Use Designation for the subject site of Single Family Residential,Six Units per Acre(SF-6),and a Zoning District Designation of Single Family Residential,6.05 Units per Acre(SR-6). The Council adopted a Neighborhood Services(NS)Land Use and Neighborhood Convenience Cormnercial(NCC)Zoning District for a two(2)acre corner portion of the tax parcel. 4. ENV-2004-53(D) Muth. The subject site, once in agricultural use, is topographically flat and vacant of any structures,located along the south side of South 212th Street and east side of 4213d Avenue South.The street frontage is unimproved.The subject site and parcels in the vicinity are primarily undeveloped. The property was part of a recently concluded agricultural land use study for which environmental impacts were analyzed under #ENV-2001-56. I. Housing One(1)of the four(4)proposals seek to increase residential density,and this proposal(Muth) Page 5 of 9 is described below in terms of the number of housing units allowed under the existing and proposed Zoning District designations. 1. ENV-2004-53(A) Millenium-Kangley Building. No net loss of housing units. 2 ENV-2004-53(B) Kent Office Building. No net loss of housing units. 2. ENV-2004-53(C) Lotto/Toppano. One housing unit on the subject site was recently demolished. 4. ENV-2004-53(D) Muth. A net gain of fourteen(14)housing units would be possible under the proposed zoning 7. Aesthetics The proposals for the most part will create some aesthetics impacts as the subject sites are located in underdeveloped areas,one with dense,screening vegetation.Many of theproposals that might have aesthetics impacts would be more appropriately addressed during the review of development plans. An exception would be the Lotto proposal, which would insert potentially intensive commercial use adjacent to single-family residential neigbborhoods. However, the impacts of the proposal in this regard can be assessed from a policy standpoint rather than an environmental standpoint. The intent of past neighborhood-oriented commercial designations has been to limit the scale of commercial development adjacent to existing residential uses. K. Light and Glare Commercial development projects and commercial uses pursuant to the zoning requested for Proposals A(Millenium-Kangley Building)and C(Lotto/Toppano)are anticipated to create light impacts due to the nature of the development process and commercial enterprise during evening hours.Daylight glare impacts from solar reflection might be anticipated for these proposals as well. Any impacts of light and glare would be more appropriately addressed during the review of development plans. L. Recreation Any single-family detached residential development of greater than four(4)lots subsequent to the amendment of the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and or Zoning District Map will be required to provide open space or recreation areas, or a fee-in-lieu of such facilities,at the time of subdivision. M. Historic and Cultural Preservation No impacts are anticipated. N. Transportation The Washington State Legislature created the Commute Trip Reduction(CTR)Law in 1991 with the goals of reducing traffic congestion,air pollution and petroleum consumption.This law requires major employers to encourage their employees to use commute alternatives such as transit,carpools,bicycles,walking,compressed work weeks,telecom muting,and flexible work schedules to reduce drive alone commute trips during the peak congestion periods.The Page 6 of 9 City addresses the transit alternative by requiring that the Applicant/Owner accommodate the needs for transit as expressed by King County Metro Transit. These four non-project development will not cause significant and/or additional congestion at any intersections,but the subsequent development/redevelopment of the subjectparcels may be reasonably expected to insult in the following impacts: A.Millennium-Kangley Building:A request to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation from SF-6,Single Family I Six units acre to NS,Neighborhood Services with the resulting Zoning Map changes from SR-6,Single-Family/6 units per acre to NCC, Neighborhood Convenience Commercial.The property is 0 68 acres in size and is identified by APN 6756700-060,and is located at the northeast corner of Kent Kangley Road/SR-516 and 116's Avenue Southeast. This 0.68 acre parcel could currently support 0.68 acres x 6.05 du/acre=4 single-family residential houses. These houses would result in the creation of 40 Average Daily Traffic (ADT),and 4 new PM Peak Hour Trips(PMPHT). Assuming that this parcel was developed as a very large convenience market with a building of about 11,850 square feet(maximum site coverage permitted for parcels in the NCC Zone) would result in the creation of about 8750 ADT,and about 242 new PMPHT B. Kent Office Building: A request to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation from MIC,Manufacturing Industrial Center to C,Commercial,with the resulting Zoning Map change from MI-C, Industrial Park / Commercial, to GWC, Gateway Commercial.The property consists of two parcels 5.82 acres in size and is identified as APN 122204-9073&122204-9068,and is located at the northwest corner of East Valley Highway and South 2080'Street. The 5 82 existing 92,141 square foot building on this parcel could have a be expected to create about 350 ADT, and about 68 PMPHT,assuming a manufacturing land use. Assuming that the existing building remains as a new shopping center,this parcel could be expected to create about 3960 ADT, and about 208 PMPHT,after accounting for Pass-By trips. C. Lotto / Toppano: A request to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation from SF-6 to NS with the resulting Zoning Map changes from SR-6(Single- Family 6 units per acre)to NCC(Neighborhood Convenience Commercial. The property is 2.0 acres in size and is a part of APN 162205-9113,and is located at the northeast corner of the intersections of Southeast 240ie Street with 11616 Avenue Southwest. The existing 2.0 acre parcel could currently support 2.0 acres x 6.05 du/acres=12 single- family residential lots.These 12 houses would create about 120 ADT,and about 12 PMPHT. Assuming that the 2.0 acre site was developed with a shopping center having a gross floor Page 7 of 9 area of 34,850 square feet (the maximum site coverage permitted in a NCC zone), this development could be expected to create about 1500 ADT,and about 62 new PMPHT,after accounting for Pass-By Trips. D.Muth:A request to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation from AG- R,Agricultural Resource to SF-I,Single-Family/One with the resulting Zoning Map Change from A-1,Agricultural/One to SR-1,Single family Residential/One.The property consists of two parcels with a total area of about 15 acres,and is identified by APN 102204-9139 and APN 102204-9004, and is located at the southeast corner of South 212h Street and 42ad Avenue South. The existing 15 acre combined parcel is encumbered by wetlands and wetland buffers and could not be reasonably developed under the existing zoning,and thus would not be expected to create any ADT or PMPHT. Assuming that the combined 15 acre parcel was developed under SR-1 zoning,this parcel could support 15 new-single family residences.These 15 new houses would create about 150 ADT,and about 15 PMPHT. Assuming that Kmg County supports this rezone,and the removal of the subjectparcels from the preserved farmlands program;and that a regional stormwater facility is constructed on the subject parcels,this redevelopment would not result in the creation of any ADT,or PMPHT. Actual future traffic impacts for all four developments will be determined at the time the Owner submits a SEPA Checklist for a specific development. 0. Public Services On the whole,the proposals will require public services consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,and other City operational documents. P. Utilities Two of the proposals (A and D) do not have all of the basic utility services. Any of the proposals that might have utilities impacts would be more appropriately addressed dunng the review of development plans, as none of the proposals are anticipated at this time to have project-specific impacts. IV. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION A. It is appropriate,per WAC 197-11-660 and RCW 43.21C 060 that the City of Kent establish conditions to mitigate any identified impacts associated with this proposal. Supporting documents for the following conditions and mitigating measures include: 1. City of Kent Comprehensive Plan as prepared and adopted pursuant to the State Growth Management Act. 2. The State Shoreline Master Program and the Kent Shoreline Master Program. 3. Kent City Code Section 7.07 Surface Water and Drainage Code. 4. City of Kent Transportation Plan,Green River Valley Transportation action plan and Page 8 of 9 six-year Transportation Improvement Plan. 5. Kent City Code Section 7.09 Wastewater Facilities Master Plan. 6. City of Kent Comprehensive water plan and conservation element. 7. Kent City Code Section 6.02 Required Public Improvements. 8. Kent City Code Section 6.07 Street Use Permit Requirements. 9. Kent City Code Section 14.09 Flood Hazard Protection. 10. Kent City Code Section 12.04 Subdivision Code. 11. Kent City Code Section 12.05 Mobile Home Parks and 12.06 Recreation Vehicle Parks. 12. Kent City Code Section 8.05 Noise Control. 13. City of Kent Uniform Building and Fire Codes 14. Kent Zoning Code. 15. Kent City Code Section 7.13 water shortage and emergency regulations and Water Conservation Ordinance 2227. I6. Kent City Code Sections6.02 and 6 03 required public improvements. 17. Kent City Code Section 7.05 Storm and Surface Water Drainage Utility. 18. City of Kent Comprehensive Sewer Plan. 19. City of Kent Fire Master Plan. 20. City of Kent Wetland Management Ordinance 3109. 21. City of Kent ESA Response Resolution 1605. B. No additional mitigation is recommended for these proposed Comprehensive Plan Map amendments and rezone requests. S 1pc=iBphnlENVl2 Xk=pWcnd=dea=n doc i Page 9 of 9 ATTACHMENT I Page 1 of 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 4, 2005 RCW 35A.63.O72 J Comprehensive plan -- Forwarding to legislative body. ' Upon completion of the hearing or hearings on the comprehensive plan or successive parts thereof, the planning agency, after making such changes as it deems necessary following such hearing, shall transmit a copy of its recommendations for the comprehensive plan, or successive parts thereof, to the legislative body through the chief administrative officer, who shall acknowledge receipt thereof and direct the clerk to certify thereon the date of receipt. [1967 ex.s. c 119 y 35A.63.071.] http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=Section&Section=35A.63.0... 11/22/2004 Page 1 of i RCW 35A.63.072 Comprehensive plan -- Approval by legislative body. Within sixty days from its receipt of the recommendation for the comprehensive ' plan, as above set forth, the legislative body at a public meeting shall consider the same. The legislative body within such period as it may by ordinance provide, shall vote to approve or disapprove or to modify and approve, as modified, the comprehensive plan or to refer it back to the planning agency for further proceedings, in which case the legislative body shall specify the time within which the planning agency shall report back to the legislative body its findings and recommendations on the matters referred to it. The final form and content of the comprehensive plan shall be determined by the legislative body. An affirmative ' vote of not less than a majority of total members of the legislative body shall be required for adoption of a resolution to approve the plan or its parts. The ' comprehensive plan, or its successive parts, as approved by the legislative body, shall be filed with an appropriate official of the code city and shall be available for public inspection. [1967 ex.s. c 119 § 35A.63.072.] ' http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm7fuseaction=Section&Section=35A.63.0... 11/22/2004 ' OFFICE OF THE MAYOR ' Jim White, Mayor Phone 253-856-5700 Fax: 253-856-6700 Address 220 Fourth Avenue S K E N T Kent,WA 98032-5895 WASMINGTON November 30, 2004 To. Chair Tim Clark And Planning&Economic Development Committee Members From. William Osborne, Long Range Planner Through Mayor Jim White Regarding. Proposed 2004 Comprehensive Plan And Zoning Map Amendments ' #CPA-2004-4(A-D)/#CPZ-2004(3-6) ' MOTION: Approve/Deny/Modify the recommendations of the Land Use & Planning Board regarding the four applications for 2004 Annual Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances. ' It is my pleasure to forward to you the recommendations of the Land Use and Planning Board regarding the 2004 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments. These recommendations are presented to you from the Board's November 22nd public hearing as per RCW 35A 63.071 and 072. The proposed amendments were introduced to the Board for discussion and questions in an October 13th workshop. Staff also introduced these proposals to the Council at a November 16th workshop ' The City received a total of four requests for Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and corresponding Zoning Map changes (see the attached staff report and maps), classified as Proposals A through D ' Proposal A: MILLEN IU M-KANGLEY BUILDING: CPA-2004-4(A)/CPZ-2004-3 (ENV-2004-53(A)) Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at ' 26056— 116TN Avenue Southeast Applicant (Agent): Joel Kessell, Engineered Solutions, LLC ' Existing Designation Requested Change Staff Board Recommendation I Recommendation Comprehensive SF-6(Single-Family NS(Neighborhood APPROVAL OF Plan Lap Use 6 units/acre) Services) DENIAL Ma MIXED-USE (MU) ' ZONING Districts SR-6(Single-Family NCC(Neighborhood APPROVAL OF Map 6 05 units/acre Convenience DENIAL OFFICE,MIXED-USE Commercial O-MU PROPOSAL B: KENT OFFICE BUILDING: CPA-2004-4(B)I#CPZ-2004-4 (ENV-2004-53(B)) Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at ' 20651 —84`h Avenue South/East Valley Highway Applicant(Agent) Ed Llnardlc, LDG Architects i 1 Existing Designation Requested Change Staff Board Recommendation Recommendation Comprehensive MIC (Manufacturing/ Plan LAND USE Industrial Center) C(Commercial) APPROVAL APPROVAL Ma ,ZONING Districts M2 (Limited GWC(Gateway APPROVAL APPROVAL Map Industrial) Commercial) PROPOSAL C. LOTTO/TOPPANO: CPA-2004-4(C)/CPZ-2004-5 (ENV-2004-53(C)) , Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at 11644 Southeast 240th Street ' Applicant(Agent) Jerome Carpenter, Inslee, Best Doezie & Ryder, P S Staff Board Existing Designation Requested Change , Recommendation Recommendation Comprehensive SF-6 (Single-Family NS (Neighborhood Plan LAND USE 6 units/acre) Services) DENIAL DENIAL Ma 'ZONING DIStfICiS 6 05itsla(Single-Family Convenience CC inorhood DENIAL DENIAL Map 6 05 umts/acre) Commercial PROPOSAL D: MUTH: CPA-2004-4(D)/CPZ-2004-6 (ENV-2004-53(D)) 1 Change in Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map for property located at 21320—42nd Avenue South Appllcant(Agent): Richard Rawlings, Polygon, LLC Existing Designation Requested Change Staff Board Recommendation Recommendation � 1 Comprehensive AG-R (Agricultural SF-1 (Single-Family DENIAL WITHOUT DENIAL WITHOUT Plan LAND USE Resource Land) 1 unitlacre) PREJUDICE PREJUDICE Ma ZONING Districts A-10 (Agricultural, SR-1 (Single-Family DENIAL WITHOUT DENIAL WITHOUT 1 Map 10 acres/unit) 1 unittacre) PREJUDICE PREJUDICE WO/pm S\Permit\Plan\CompPlanAmdmentsl2004\2042937-cpa2004-4ad-PEDCmtg doc ' Eric Attachment A LUPB Staff Report for Pub]c Hearing of November 22,2004 Attachment B City of Kent Development Assistance Brochure 6-3(Access Management) Attachment C Urban Land Institute,Ten Pnneiplesfor Reinventing America's Suburban Straps,pages 8-9 i Attachment D Puget Sound Regional Council,2002 Regional Growth Centers Report Kent Manufacturing/Industrial Center Attachment E Maps of 2004 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Attachment F Summary Matrix of 2004 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Attachment G SEPA Adoption Nonce and Addendum Attachment H Env Review Report—Decision Document 1 Attachment I RCW 35A 63 071&072 cc Fred N Satterstrom,AICP,CD Director Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Manager Parties of Record(Attached) Project files Planning&Economic Dev Committee Special Meeting , 1216/04 Page 2 of 2 1 ' PLANNING&ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 6,2004 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Chair Tim Clark,Ron Harmon, Bruce White tThe special meeting was called to order by Chair Clark at 4:00 P M. Aaproval of Minutes Committee Member White Moved and Committee Member Harmon Seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the November 15,2004 meeting Motion Camed 3-0 Annual 2004 Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map Amendments#CPA-2004-4(A-D)/#CPZ-2004(3-6) Chris Ferko,Barghausen Engineers, 18215 72"d Ave. S,Kent,WA 98032 proposed amending their Lotto proposal to include a conditional restriction prohibiting development of gasoline service stations on the ' subject site and requesting a conversion of the Single Family zoned two acre parcel to NCC in order that a use be developed to best serve the community Mr Ferko urged the Committee to consider forwarding to the Council a recommendation for approval of this application. Russell Hanscom, 9523 S 237ih Place, Kent,WA, as executive director of Arbor Village, an 89 apartment retirement home and assisted living community, spoke on behalf of the residents in stating that they support an increase in zoning to four acres and a commercial development for the subject site with regard to the Lotto ' Amendment Planner Bill Osborne stated that this year's four comprehensive plan amendment proposals need to be considered together with the DSAP update as part of the annual comprehensive plan amendment cycle. Mr Osborne described each of the four comprehensive plan amendment application proposals, stating that the Land Use and Planning Board is recommending Approval of the Millenium Kangley Building ' Amendment proposal for Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan designation and Office/Mixed Use Zoning District designation; Approval of the Kent Office Building Amendment proposal, Denial of the Lotto/Toppano Amendment proposal, and Denial Without Prejudice of the Muth Amendment proposal Mr Osborne submitted a letter from Chris Ferko with Barghausen for the record Mr Osborne spoke about staff s concerns with development standards for NCC zoning and special permitted uses Mr Osborne addressed questions raised by the Committee Members with respect to the Millemum-Kangley Building amendment proposal located on 116"' Avenue Southeast Community Development Director Fred Satterstrom addressed Member Clark's questions with respect to alternative plan or zoning designations for the subject site Mr Osborne stated that the applicant submitted a revision request subsequent to his initial application submittal requesting a change in the Comprehensive Plan Designation to Mixed Use and a Zoning Designation change to Office/Mixed-Use, Staff and the Land Use and Planning Board are recommending Approval of the revised application Mr Osborne addressed questions raised by Member White with respect to the development rights issue related to the Muth Amendment and staffs recommendation of Denial without Prejudice In response to an ' inquiry by Member White, Assistant City Attorney Kim Adams Pratt stated her office is of the opinion that once King County acts on this property, the applicant would not have to wait to resubmit this proposal with the annual comprehensive plan updates in September 2005 because the Kent City Council can declare an emergency to look at issues considered to be of community wide significance outside of the annual Comprehensive Plan cycle It appears this application could be of community-wide significance because of the City's interest in the Johnson Creek improvements She stated that the Legal staff believes it premature to approve this amendment until King County makes a decision concerning this site ' Harmon MOVED and White SECONDED a Motion to accept the letter submitted from Chris Ferko with Barghausen Engineers and the literature on the Downtown Strategic Action Plan for the record Motion CARRIED Mr Satterstrom addressed questions raised by the Committee with regard to the Lotto/Toppano proposal, citing staffs rationale for their recommendation for this year's proposal Steve Mullen, Transportation Engineering Manager spoke to the Committee's concerns with respect to traffic flow and access issues for the Lotto/Toppano proposal. Mr Satterstrom addressed Member White's concerns with respect to what uses could be developed if the site were increased to four acres with the exclusion of service stations He cited durable business type of retail uses, convenience type of commercial uses, personal and professional services would be allowed Mr Satterstrom addressed Member White's concerns with respect to how the City will work with the developer to diminish impacts to surrounding single family developments Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion to accept the Land Use Planning Board's recommendation of Approval with reference to Proposal A- Millenium Kangley Building Amendment. Motion CARRIED Member Harmon MOVED and Member Wlute SECONDED a Motion to accept the Land Use and Planning Board's recommendation of Approval for Proposal B — Kent Office Building Amendment Motion ' CARRIED. Member Harmon MOVED and Member Clark SECONDED a Motion to accept the Land Use and Planning Board's recommendation of Denial for Proposal C-Lotto/Toppano Amendment Motion CARRIED 2 to 1 with White opposed. Member Harmon MOVED and Member Clark SECONDED a Motion to accept the Land Use and Planning ' Board's recommendation of Denial without Prejudice for Proposal D-Muth Amendment Motion CARRIED. Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion to approve the recommendation of the ' Land Use and Planning Board regarding the four Applications of the 2004 Annual Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance Motion ' CARRIED 2 to 1 with White opposed #CPA-2004-1 Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update Osborne submitted two exhibits for the record, a letter from Fred High with Kent School District regarding ' enrollment impacts on ten acres of multifamily zoning and a letter submitted December 6 from Joseph Blattner with Tarragon addressed to the Planning and Economic Development Committee supporting DCE zoning north of James Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion to accept the ' exhibits to the record Motion CARRIED Mr Osborne stated that he would like the Committee to include Attachment F, a list of downtown projects from 1998 — 2009 as part of their motion He stated that the Land Use and Planning Board recommends approving the Downtown Strategic Action Plan document dated November 8, 2004, Attachment B-List of Figures,approve the figures themselves and accepting substantive changes to two maps Mr. Osborne described that zoning code text amendments include applying Downtown Design Review to all , districts, including the North Frame District; eliminating minimum lot size requirement for multifamily residential in all DSAP districts, raising surface parking cap to 4 5 spaces per 1,000 s f non-residential in East and West Frame Districts with the requirement of 25%residential component of overall gross floor area and inclusion of a 2-year sunset clause to re-evaluate Bruce Anderson, Bellevue, WA stated that he wishes to pursue a retail development project on a viable ' commercial site located in the West Frame District that will complement the Kent Station and that this site would not be conducive to residential development due to its proximity to the freeway and railroad tracks Planning&Economic Committee Meeting 12/6/04 , Page 2 of 3 ' Fred High, Assistant Superintendent of Kent School District, 12033 SE 2561h St., Kent, WA and Tal Guppy,Principal of the Neely O'Brien Elementary School,6300 S 236`h,Kent,WA described the effects that more multifamily residential development would have on the school district Mr Guppy stated that it has been the school district's consensus that multifamily residential creates financial impacts for the district. 1 Mr. High submitted a letter for the record Mr. Guppy responded to questions raised by Member Harmon with respect to how the school has worked with transitional students so that they can continue their education in the school without interruption. He stated that the district employs a family advocate who supports those families and introduces them to community resources Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a motion to adopt the letter submitted by Mr High,Assistant Superintendent of the Kent School District for the record. Motion CARRIED 3-0 Mr Osborne and Mr Satterstrom addressed questions raised by the Committee with respect to the 4 5 parking spaces cap with the 25%residential component, the 2-year sunset clause and redevelopment versus new development opportunities in both the East and West Frame Districts Member Harmon stated that he favors the removal of the 25% residential development requirement with a 2-year sunset clause from the West Frame District with Member White concurring adding that he would support removal of this requirement from the East Frame District as well Member Harmon proposed amending the MR-G to MR-T16 north of James, with Member White concurring. Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion for Item #5 to change MR-G from Cloudy to 5`h and north of Cloudy between 4ih and 51h to MR-T16 Motion CARRIED 2 -1 with Chair Clark opposed. ' Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion for Item#6C to raise surface parking cap to 4 5 spaces per 1,000 s f non-residential in the East and West France Districts and applying the 25% residential component of overall gross floor area only to the East Frame District, exempting the West Frame District Motion CARRIED 2 to 1 with Chair Clark opposed Member Harmon MOVED and Member White SECONDED a Motion to approve the modifications of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan Update and implementing regulations as recommended by the Land Use and Planning Board to include replacement of Figure IV-3 with Attachment F-Downtown Projects 1998- 2009, to include the previously stated modifications under Items 5 and 6-C, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance Motion CARRIED 3-0 I Chair Clark clarified that these items will go before Council in January CPA-2004-5 Urban Density Study Planning Manager Charlene Anderson stated that a resolution is needed declaring an emergency to pursue 1 revisions of the Comprehensive Plan outside of the annual comprehensive plan amendment cycle to ensure compliance with regard to density in Urban Growth areas Member White MOVED and Member Harmon SECONDED a Motion to approve a resolution declaring an emergency to pursue revisions of the comprehensive plan to ensure compliance with Chapter 36 70A RCW regarding density in an urban growth area Motion CARRIED 3-0 Adiournment Chair Clark adjourned the meeting at 5.20 pm Pamela Mottram, Admen Secretary,Planning Services S TermalPlanTlannmg Commit1ee12004iMmuie 1120604pc-min doe rPlanning&Economic Committee Meeting 12/6/04 Page 3 of 3 LAND USE& PLANNING BOARD MINUTES ' NOVEMBER 22,2004 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Johnson, Vice Chair Greg Worthing, Steve Dowell, Dana , Ralph,Elizabeth Watson, Kenneth Wendling, BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: David Malik,Excused STAFF MEMBERS: Charlene Anderson, William Osborne, Pamela Mottram, Larry Blanchard, Kim ' Adams Pratt The meeting was called to order by Chair Johnson at 7.00 P M in City Council Chambers. Approval of Minutes Greg Worthing MOVED and Steve Dowell SECONDED a motion to approve the minutes of October 25, 2004 Motion CARRIED Added Items/Communications/Notice of Upcoming Meetings Planning Manager Charlene Anderson introduced Larry Blanchard with Public Works Operations as interim Public Works Director following Don Wickstrom's retirement on December 1. Ms Anderson stated that a special Planning and Economic Development Committee will be scheduled for ' December 6 at 4 00 pm in Council Chambers regarding the Downtown Strategic Action Plan and the Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2004 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Proposals ' Planner William Osborne submitted the following exhibits for the record concerning the Millemum-Kangley Building proposal 1 A letter dated November 3, 2004 from Sarah Artley with MeadowCreek Land Consulting, , acknowledging their interest in an Office zoning district rather than an NCC zoning district for their proposal 2 A letter dated November 16, 2004 submitted by Joel Kessell with Engineering Solutions indicating ' that an evaluation of their property indicated that no stream flows across or adjacent to the subject site of their proposal 3 A letter dated November 15,2004 from Sara Artley with MeadowCreek Land Consulting, indicating , that they wish to withdraw their application for NCC and proceed with a request for an Office Mixed Use zoning district and a Mixed Use Comprehensive Plan Designation for the property Mr Osborne submitted the following exhibits for the record with regard to the Lotto/Toppano proposal 1 A letter dated November 15, 2004 from Chris Ferko, AICP, Senior Planner with Barghausen Engineers submitted on behalf of their client listing their primary reasons supporting approval of their proposal 2 A letter submitted November 22,2004 from Chits Ferko with Barghausen supporting their proposal ' Mr Osborne defined the Standards of Review by which the annual comprehensive land use and zoning district map amendments are considered and described the locations of the four proposal sites CPA-2004-4(A)Millenium-Kangley Building Mr Osborne stated that the Millemum-Kangley Building proposal seeks a designation change for 68 acres located at the northeast corner of 1160'Avenue Southeast and Kent Kangley Road (SR-516) He stated that the existing designations for the property are Single Family Six Units per Acre, Single Family Residential, SF-6 and SR-6 The proposed designations as of the application submitted in September were for Neighborhood Services Comprehensive Plan Designation and a Neighborhood Community Commercial zone He described the zoning surrounding the subject site Mr Osborne stated that staff analyzed this proposal based on those designations but considered the proposed specific use that the applicant suggested which was an office building Staff has included in its analysis an Office Zoning district with a Mixed Use Land Use Designation ' Mr Osborne stated that staff identified issues of concern with this site related to access, traffic impacts, parking and vehicle queuing for drive-through or convenience store use if this site were zoned NCC Mr Osborne stated that there is a drainage feature identified in Kent's geographic information system and that site utility improvements would need to be made across Kent Kangley Road for this property to develop as commercial or office use Mr Osborne stated that the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies discourage the conversion of single family residential use to commercial, specifically Land Use Policy 14.6 which discourages the expansion of neighborhood services land uses into single family land use Mr Osborne stated that staff recommends DENIAL of the Neighborhood Services Land Use and Neighborhood Convenience Commercial Zoning Designation as originally proposed by the applicant Staff would support a designation change to Mixed Use for the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation and an Office Mixed Use Zoning Designation. CPA-2004-4(B)Kent Office Building Mr Osborne stated that this proposal seeks to change the designation for 6 25 acres located on 80 Avenue South or East Valley Highway from Manufacturing Industrial Center Comprehensive Plan Designation and ' Limited Industrial Use for the zoning district to a Comprehensive Plan designation of Commercial and a zoning district designation of Gateway Commercial He described the surrounding zoning and land use designations Mr Osborne stated that the subject site has a 92,000 square foot office building located on it with a significant amount of surface parking, consisting mainly of impervious surface He stated that staff has spoken with the Puget Sound Regional Council staff who voiced no concerns for a proposed comprehensive plan and zoning commercial designation unless there were community concerns. Mr Osborne stated that any impacts including traffic concerns can be addressed through development review He stated that direct access to East Valley Highway would be restricted or prohibited with offsite street improvements possibly required from the intersection of 208d' He stated that an inventoried wetland would not be impacted Mr Osborne stated that staff recommends APPROVAL of this request CPA-20044(C)Lotto/Toppano Mr Osborne stated that this proposal seeks to increase a two-acre corner parcel of property zoned Neighborhood Convenience Commercial to four acres The existing designation for the subject site is Single Family Six Units per Acre for the land use and zoning This proposal seeks a Neighborhood Services Comprehensive Plan Designation and a Neighborhood Convenience Commercial Zoning district Mr Osborne described the site as L-shaped with a nursery located on the site as an existing use, stating that this site has been the subject of a lot line adjustment to decrease the subject site from 8 acres (as proposed last year for NCC zoning) to 4 acres for this year's proposal He described the zoning surrounding the subject site Mr Osborne stated that the issues identified in the analysis of this proposal include concerns with impacts of large lot commercial on single family residential neighborhoods, determined last year to be inappropriate for 7 92 acres He stated that the existing corner two acres has been deemed sufficient in the past and the Comprehensive Plan Policy 14 6 explicitly discourages neighborhood services land uses expansion into single family residential Mr Osborne stated that driveway access would be prohibited on Southeast 2401h Street with restricted access from 116'h Avenue Southeast He stated that although traffic impacts are a concern,they would be addressed at the development review stage Mr Osborne stated that this proposal made some strong arguments and 1 included some conceptual site plans that staff did not necessarily consider in its review of the proposal Mr. Osborne stated that staff recommends DENIAL of this request as the City is to discourage expansion of neighborhood service land uses into residential neighborhoods He stated that existing conditions have not changed since the DeMarco Annexation comprehensive plan amendment and initial zoning process when the existing two-acre corner portion was designated, unless the Board believes a lot line adjustment to reduce the site from eight to four acres is a change that should be considered CPA-2004-4(D)Muth Mr Osborne stated that this proposal seeks to change the designation of approximately 15 5 acres of property located at the comer of 42"d Avenue South and Orillia Road or South 2121h from Agricultural Resource Land ' with a Zoning Designation of A-10(10 acres per unit)to Single Family one unit per acre Land Use and Planning Board Hearing 11/22/04 Page 2 of 6 Mr. Osborne stated that the City's Geographic Information System indicates that most of the property is an inventoried wetland. He stated that the applicant has provided the Public Works Department with an approved wetland delineation report and map, indicating that the western portion of the subject site has wetlands on it,with an upland portion to the east which is dry , Mr Osborne stated that the City's Public Works Department has been working on a proposal to restore or enhance Johnson Creek by providing a water retention facility in that area, so that Johnson Creek will provide better flow enhancement for the Green River Mr Osborne stated that staff is recommending DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE due to development righs issues and until the City obtains evidence that this issue has been resolved. Mr Osborne stated that King County has owned development rights for the property since 1982 when those development rights were purchased for an Agricultural Lands Preservation Program and that those development rights have not been purchased by the applicant. Mr. Osborne stated that the City is essentially waiting on King County to make a decision regarding the , development rights. He stated that if King County removes the designation for Agricultural Resource Land and proceeds with the sale of development rights to the applicant, the City would consider this amendment proposal more completely Mr Osborne addressed concerns raised by Steve Dowell and Greg Worthing regarding access issues for the Kent Office Building proposal and wetland issues related to the Muth proposal Chair Johnson declared the Public Hearing Open Millenium-Kangley Testimonv: Joel Kessell, 5700 1o0`h St. SW, Suite 630-166, Lakewood, WA explained that the applicant has agreed to change their initial request from Neighborhood Services Land Use and NCC zoning to Office Mixed Use Land Use designation and an Office with Mixed Use Overlay zoning to meet the needs for the development they desire on the subject site He stated there was no stream on the site Kent Office Building Testimony Gary Volchok, 16400 Southeenter Parkway, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188 stated that the subject site housing the Kent Office Building, formerly built and used by Boeing, needs to be rezoned in order to bring this site into compliance with its existing use and to allow the building's owner to change the building's use in the future more readily He spoke about the need for access to the property, indicating that a good amount of parking exists under the current zoning which could diminish under a redevelopment project on that site Mr Volchok stated that he concurs with staffs analysis of this site reiterating that he would like this property's zoning to align with the zoning of those properties to the south,north and east of the subject site Lotto/Toaaano Testimony Russell Hanscom, 9523 S. 237`h Place, Kent, WA stated that he has worked as Executive Director of the Arbor Village Senior Living Facility located at 24121 1161h Avenue Southeast for over four years and is informed that the majority of residents support an increase in zoning to expand the subject site for a shopping center they could utilize. He stated that the residents do not believe that increased traffic flow would adversely effect the safety around our community , Mr Hanscom questioned how the City can recommend approving a rezone for a two acre site directly in front of Arbor Village to Commercial as they did last year yet deny a rezone for the two acres across the street from the retirement home He stated that the residents support the applicant's request Chris Ferko, Barghausen Consulting Engineers said that he is a consultant and part of a project team who includes Eric LaBrie with ESM Consulting Engineers and David Markley with Transportation Solutions on behalf of the owners Mike Lotto and Angelo Toppano Mr Ferko stated that this application request strives to achieve an appropriate balance for development of the subject site with good infill. He stated that the subject site as well as the three corners at the intersection are Land Use and Planning Board Heanng l 1/22/04 , Page 3 of 6 zoned Neighborhood Commercial,citing development scenarios under the existing zoning configuration. He spoke about the access limitations based on the existing zoning Mr Ferko stated that more opportunities exist to develop four acres versus two acres with the types of 1 neighborhood uses that Neighborhood Commercial zoning intends and allow more flexibility for a developer to provide for access to and from 240'h and 116`h. He spoke about concerns that staff had raised concerning the potential for adverse impacts on the site were it to be developed with a large scale commercial development Mr. Ferko stated that his team supports staffs desire to amend the NCC zoning standards, use tables and development standards so that they are more neighborhood friendly He stated that he believes this request provides a good opportunity to obtain the types of neighborhood uses that the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code support versus what other development potential could provide within the existing framework Eric LaBrie, ESM Consulting Engineers, 720 South 348`h St., Federal Way, WA 98003 spoke on issues outlined in a memorandum submitted by Dawn Finlay with Inslee, Best, Doezie & Ryder, P S dated November 22, 2004 Mr. LaBrie spoke about the Ten Principals for Reinventing America's Suburban Strips which, in part, had been included as an attachment to the staff report He submitted the Preface of the Ten Principles article for the record, established as Exhibit #3. Mr LaBrie spoke about significant changed circumstances affecting this property stating that we are requesting to expand this two acre site to four acres m order that we may plan for adequate buffering He identified changed circumstances as a lot line adjustment, comprehensive plan and zoning change last year at the opposite corner, and a proposed PUD around the subject site David Markley, Transportations Solutions Inc., 8250 165" Avenue NE„ Suite 100, Redmond, WA stated that his firm was retained to evaluate the transportation impacts associated with this proposed re- designation of the comprehensive plan and associated rezone He explained how his firm evaluated trip generation, driveway spacing compatibhlity, Levels of Service and Trip Lengths Mr Markley said that the final analysis comes down to level of service stating that the intersection immediate to the site operates at a Level of Service C and will remain at that level in the future with or without this comprehensive plan amendment He stated that their firm calculated that the Level of Service would improve slightly with the proposed rezone even though a few mole trips would be generated as most of those trips are directionally oriented north and east and do not affect the intersection the way a residential development would Marlene Kelly,23908 114"' Place Southeast,Kent,WA stated that she represents her neighborhood which bounds the subject site. She voiced concern that their neighborhood property valuations would decrease with development of a gas station or mini-mart with its neon lighting and would like staff to consider what impacts a development would have on an already busy intersection of 1166,and 240`h tTom Bankord,23702 1161h Avenue Southeast, Kent, WA stated that he resides in the first residence north of the existing nursery He voiced opposition to the four acre rezone request stating that traffic conditions would deteriorate along 1161h which currently is heavily traveled He stated that he would like to see access to the site located off of 240`h and the addition of a left turn signal Gary Young, 11624 SE 5`h, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98005 stated that he believes development of a mini- mart or gas station should be avoided for the subject property He stated that staff should consider the four acres at the same time giving special attention to the traffic flow in that area based on the proposed added conditions, saying that he believed a right-in and right-out off of 240`h would help to relieve pressure off 116"' ' Mr. Young stated that this site needs to be developed with adequate buffering for the surrounding residential development He stated that it is likely that a better development could occur on a four acre site IMuth Testimony Richard Rawlings, 11624 SE 51h Street, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98005 stated that he supports the proposed amendment to the comp plan and rezone The Muth property consists of approximately 15 acres purchased by the County in 1982 as part of a program the County was embarking on to collect agriculturally Land Use and Planning Board Hearing 11/22/04 Page 4 of 6 i viable property in the valley He stated that the County then sold the property subject to agricultural restrictions or vested development rights He stated that the property has limited access with approximately half of the property consisting of a wetland with a stream running through the property. He stated the he would not consider this property to be commercially viable Mr Rawlings stated that once the property became part of the agricultural program, the City of Kent applied an appropriate zoning and comp plan designation to support that He stated that during the construction of the Riverview Planned Unit Development, they purchased the Muth property believing the site consisted entirely of wetlands and with the intent to provide some wetland enhancements if suitable Mr. Rawlings stated that in working with the Public Works Department, they were asked if they would be willing to help with an easement on a portion of the property so that the steam channel originally developed as an irrigation or drainage ditch could be restored or changed to form a more natural system as part of a larger program the Public Works Department is embarking on for this basin He stated that they have conceded to work with Public Works to complete this project including offering to fund some of the work Mr. Rawlings stated that the proposed amendment would support a regional storm water detention facility that would serve most of the Inllside as well as some other properties Developing this facility responds to the Green River Management Plan that requires the city to detain a 100 year storm for seven days with no release, creating huge volumes of water and requiring a large piece of property which this site could provide Mr Rawlings stated that this proposed amendment could help the City obtain the necessary property for stream relocation and restoration with some possible wetland enhancement. Mr Rawlings stated that the agricultural restriction for King County impedes them from carrying through on their efforts to work with the City He stated that in speaking with the County, they are reluctant to remove properties from the agricultural program. but given this specific piece of property, they have indicated if it was in Kent's interest to take control of the property and develop it for the stream relocation and storm water facility that they wouldn't necessarily stand in the way of that. Mr Rawlings stated that the City of Kent sent them a Notice of Intent to Condemn the Property, which is the mechanism needed to remove King County's restriction from the title He stated that the current zoning on the property doesn't support the type of activities we aie proposing, specifically the regional storm detention facility He stated that the intent of the Comp Plan and rezone proposal is to obtain a zone such as SR-I to support a public facility and that he is optimistic that the County impediment can be removed within the next 30 to 60 days, to allow this property to continue through with the comp plan and rezone analysis process Mr Rawlings stated that notwithstanding staff s recommendation to deny this proposal, he would request that the Board consider this request on its merits with a recommendation to allow this proposal to continue through the process towards a Council Hearing, supporting it with the caveat that the title restuction needs to be cleared up before it becomes affective Gary Young, 11624 SE 5"', Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98005 concurred with Richard Rawlings comments and appealed to the Board to support those comments so that they will be able to assist the city with their storm drainage efforts. Seeing no further speakers, Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED a Motion to Close the Public Hearing Motion CARRIED. Chair Johnson declared the public hearing closed. Assistant City Attorney Kim Adams Pratt stated that she wished to clarify issues with respect to comments made by Richard Rawlings concerning the Muth property She stated that City Attorney Tom Brubaker has been working with Polygon to help them find a solution with King County She stated that the Legal Department considers the application to be premature at this time, as they are not , confident that matters with King County are completed to the point where Legal feels confident this issue will be resolved in 30 to 60 days Ms Pratt defined Planning staffs recommendation of Denial Without Prejudice to mean that this proposal could be revisited without a denial hindering a future application The application could be considered again prior to the annual Comprehensive Plan amendments in September 2005 if Council thought this amendment request was of city-wide significance, as certainly the Public Works issues could be, therefore, it could be dealt with outside the annual cycle. Land Use and Planning Board Hearing 11/22/04 Page 5 of 6 After deliberating, Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED a Motion to Approve CPA- 2004-4(A) Millen mm-Kangley Amendment request to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use to Mixed Use and the Zoning Designation to Office with a Mixed Use Overlay as recommended by staff Motion CARRIED. After deliberating, Steve Dowell MOVED and Greg Worthing SECONDED a Motion to Approve CPA- 2004-4(B) Kent Office Building Amendment request to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use to Commercial Land Use and the Zoning Designation to a Gateway Commercial Zoning Designation as recommended by staff. Motion CARRIED. Mr Osbome addressed questions raised by the Board Members regarding the CPA-2004-4(C) Lotto/Toppano Amendment and after deliberations, Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED a MOTION to Deny CPA-2004-4(C) Lotto/Toppano Amendment request for reasons as stated in the Planning Department report document Motion CARRIED Mr Osbome and Ms Kim Adams Pratt addressed concerns raised by Board Member's Dowell, Ralph, Worthing and Watson with respect to the Muth property After deliberations, Elizabeth Watson MOVED to move forward with the designation to SF-1 on the 15.35 acre parcel Motion DIED for lack of a second Greg Worthing MOVED and Steve Dowell SECONDED a Motion to accept staffs recommendation for Denial without Prejudice on CPA-2004-4(D)for the Muth property amendment Motion CARRIED 5 to I with Elizabeth Watson opposed Election of Officers ' Chair Johnson declared nominations open Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED a Motion to nominate Jon Johnson to the position of Chair Motion CARRIED Steve Dowell MOVED and Kenneth Wendlmg SECONDED a 1 Motion to nominate Greg Worthing to the position of Vice Chair Motion CARRIED Seeing no further nominations, Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED to close the nominations Motion CARRIED Steve Dowell MOVED and Elizabeth Watson SECONDED to elect Jon Johnson to the position of Chair Motion CARRIED Elizabeth Watson MOVED and Dana Ralph SECONDED to elect Greg Worthing to the position of Vice Chair Motion CARRIED Jon Johnson and Greg Worthing accepted the positions as appointed I ' Adiournment Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9 00 p in Charlene Anderson,AICP, Planning Manager Secretary of the Board S lPermieLPlanl UPB12004IMiinatesV l2204min dec Land Use and Planning Board Hearing 11/22/04 Page 6 of 6 REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES AND STAFF A. COUNCIL PRESIDENT B. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE D. PUBLIC WORKS E. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 7 g u-7G F. PARKS AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE cy4 O G. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS I P REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES i PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 18, 2004 I COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Debbie Raplee, Les Thomas,Deborah Ranmger,Chair • The meeting was called to order by Deborah Ranniger at 5 04 PM • Chair Ranrnger asked fot additions of changes to the agenda_ There was one Informational item added by Chief Crawford 1. Approval of Minutes of October 21,2004 Les Thomas moved to approve the minutes of(lie October 21,2004 meeting. The motion was seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. 2. Washington Traffic Safetv Commission Grant—ACCEPT Police Chief Crawford reviewed plans for use of the Grant funds for DUI enforcement through September 30,2005 Debbie Raplee moved to c econunend accepting the Washington Traffic Safetf Commission grant in the amount of$3.500.00,and placing this on the Consent Calendar for the December 14,2004 Council;fleeting. iThe motion was seconded bf Les Thomas and passed 3-0. i 3. «aslonalon Traffic Safet-, Commission Grant- ACCEPT Police Chief Crawford res sewed plans for use of the,rant funds for the DUI enforcement campaign,"Drive Hammered—Get Nailed"which runs from 11/22'04 through 01/03/05 Les Thomas moved to recommend accepting the Washington Traffic Safely Commission grant in the amount of S3,500.00, and placing this on the Consent Calendar of the December 14,2004 Council Meeting. The motion seas seconded by Debbie Raplee and passed 3-0. 4. Food Vendor contract for Citv of Kent Corrections Facilitv Deputy City Attorney Pat Fitzpatrick reviewed the RFP process in which two vendors were considered. He explained that tumor contract details that would not affect costs or services would be resolved before the Council Meeting of 12/14/04,and asked to move forward on the contract with Consolidated Food Management, the current and Ion.-tune vendor_ Debbie Raplee moved to authorize contracting ssitli Consolidated Food Management, subject to minor alterations, for the period from 01/01/05 through 12131105, and placing this item on the Consent Calendar of the December 14,2004 Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Les Thomas and passed 3-0. i ADDED ITEMS: 5. Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc(CALE4) Police Chief Crawford introduced Officer Brian Harvey who explained that the Police Department's third accreditdlion process will occur from January 8t'— 12"', 2005 The meeting adjourned at 5:19 PM. Jo Thompson Public Safety Committee Minutes 2 October 21,2004 t iCONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. i t 1 1 1 t i 1 I l 1 1 1 1 EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION