HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Planning and Economic Development Committee - 01/12/1989 KENT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
January 12, 1989
The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chair
Martinez at 7 :30 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 1989 in the Kent City
Hall, City Council Chambers.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Linda Martinez, Chair
Elmira Forner
Greg Greenstreet
Carol Stoner
Raymond Ward
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Robert Badger, excused
Anne Biteman, excused
Gabriella Uhlar-Heffner, excused
PLANNING STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Fred Satterstrom, Acting Planning Director
Lois Ricketts, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
OF DECEMBER 12 , 1988
Commissioner Forner MOVED that the minutes of the December 12, 1988
Planning Commission meeting be approved as printed. Commissioner
Ward SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Stoner MOVED that the Planning Commission give
Commissioner Badger a vote of thanks for his able leadership during
the past year. Commissioner Forner SECONDED the motion. Motion
carried.
DOWNTOWN KENT PLAN (Central Business District Continued)
Don Bogard, Architect, 922 North Central, expressed concern about
the land use map and asked to speak at the time this is presented
for revision.
Chuck Howard, President of Howard Manufacturing, 421 Sixth Avenue
North, suggested that the meeting continue in the same vein as in
the previous meetings, and that speakers contribute as requested
by the Commission.
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Chairman Martinez opened the public hearing.
Carol Stoner MOVED that implementation of Land Use Goals and
Policies Goals 3 and 4 be expressed as follows:
Establish design standards criteria for the Planning Area
that encourage a common theme to guide future
development.
Encourage utility agencies to locate overhead wire under
ground.
Establish a mixed use zoning district which allows higher
density multifamily development in conjunction with
office and limited retail uses.
Establish a program for the enforcement of current city
codes.
Encourage the use of the PUD ordinance in downtown
development.
Maintain code enforcement program to reduce zoning
violations in the Planning Area.
Commissioner Ward SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Stoner MOVED that the following implementation
statement for Goals 5 and 6 be included:
Review this document as appropriate (at least every five
years. )
Commissioner Forner SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Forner MOVED that the following statement also be
included:
Make necessary revisions in a timely manner to other sub-
area plans and the comprehensive plan land use map to
reflect changes in and complement the Downtown Plan.
Commissioner Greenstreet SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Forner MOVED that the following statement also be
included:
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Streamline the permit process to provide for new
development and remodeling. Issue permits in a timely
manner.
Commissioner Stoner SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Forner MOVED that implementation of the Circulation
Goals and Policies be stated as follows:
Clearly identify through appropriate signage vehicular
thoroughfares, bicycle routes and pedestrian walkways.
Encourage the implementation of car pooling, flex time,
public transportation and other transportation measures
for new development that reduce vehicular traffic but
not the overall number of shoppers and/or employees in
the Planning Area.
Provide opportunities for both light rail and heavy rail
commuter transportation to locate within the Planning
Area.
Install signs, light fixtures, bicycle lane striping,
sidewalks and curbs where appropriate to facilitate the
orderly flow of pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular
traffic.
Commissioner Ward SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ward MOVED that implementation statements to Goal 1,
objective 3, Circulation Goals and Policies, be stated as follows:
Retain at a minimum existing levels of convenient office
and retail off-street public parking.
Encourage structured parking for new development both for
employees and the public.
Provide lighting for mid-block connectors.
Ensure safe pedestrian sight distances at corners and
driveways from vehicular traffic.
Establish mid-block connectors to facilitate pedestrian
traffic downtown (such as First and Second Avenues,
between West Titus and West Gowe, and West Meeker and
West Gowe between Second and Fourth Avenues. )
Commissioner Stoner SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
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Commissioner Forner MOVED that the Housing Goals and Policies
implementation be stated as follows:
Establish suitable locations for senior citizen housing
through appropriate zoning. Modify zoning code to allow
greater density in senior housing through development
incentives.
Continue housing repair program in the Planning Area.
Encourage multi-story, mixed-use development with
adequate parking.
Commissioner Ward SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Forner MOVED that the following Housing Goals and
Policies implementation be stated as follows:
Conduct a zoning study to encourage the retention of
existing residential areas, such as the South of Willis
and North Park areas.
Commissioner Stoner SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Discussion followed regarding alternatives to developing streets
and utilities other than via the LID methodology.
Commissioner Ward MOVED and Commissioner Stoner SECONDED the
following Economic Goals and Policies implementation statement:
Publish a biennial economic report and community profile of the
Planning Area. Commissioner Stoner AMENDED the motion be worded
as follows:
Publish a biennial economic report and community profile
of the Planning Area. This includes, but is not limited
to, residential, office, commercial, retail and
manufacturing activities.
Commissioner Forner SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Stoner MOVED that Economic Goals and Policies
implementation be stated as follows:
Encourage mixed use development in the downtown Planning
Area.
Commissioner Ward SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
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Commissioner Stoner MOVED that the Economic Goals and Policies
implementation be stated as follows:
Establish pedestrian linkages to the adjacent residential
areas.
Commissioner Forner SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Commissioner Forner MOVED that the implementation of the Economic
Goals and Policies be stated as follows:
Develop pedestrian-oriented streets (where appropriate) ,
and upgrade public utilities, sidewalk rights-of-way,
street rights-of-way and proposed park areas to keep up
with development.
Continue to support the Kent Downtown Association.
Encourage, support and work with community organizations
interested in the downtown area.
Retain the library facility in the downtown area.
Investigate the feasibility of a performing arts center.
Retain the church, governmental and school uses in the
Planning Area.
Continue supporting events such as:
Canterbury Faire
Cornucopia Days
Saturday Market
Park and recreational activities and programs
The city will continue to work with the private sector
to promote the growth and development of the Planning
Area.
Develop strategies for business recruitment and
retention.
Commissioner Ward SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Chairman Martinez suggested that the revised goals, objectives and
policies of the Kent Downtown Plan be presented to the Commission
before revising the map. She requested that written input from the
community regarding this map be presented to the Planning
Department several days before the next public hearing in order to
have the material mailed to the Commission before the next meeting.
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Mr. Satterstrom suggested the meeting be continued until February
27, 1989 and that staff take the revisions completed by the
Planning Commission and present three or four alternatives for
addressing the comprehensive map changes before the next meeting.
Commissioner Forner MOVED to continue the hearing until February
27, 1989. Commissioner Ward SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Forner MOVED and Commissioner Ward SECONDED the motion
to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned
at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
red N. Satterstrom
cting Planning Director
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