HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Planning and Economic Development Committee - 07/12/1994KENT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 12, 1994
The meeting of the Kent Planning Commission was called to order by
Acting Chair Nuss at 7:00 PM on July 12, 1994 in the Kent City
Hall, Chambers West.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Janette Nuss, Vice-Chair/Acting Chair
Gwen Dahle
Connie Epperly
Edward Heineman, Jr.
Kenneth Dozier
Bob MacIsaac
Kent Morrill
Russ Stringham
Raymond Ward
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER ABSENT:
None
PLANNING STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
James P. Harris, Planning Director
Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager
Matthews Jackson, Planner
Roger Lubovich, City Attorney
Chris Holden, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF JUNE 27, 1994 MINUTES
A MOTION was MADE, SECONDED, and CARRIED to move the approval of
the June 27, 1994 minutes to the July 25, 1994 hearing.
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 28, 1994 MINUTES
A MOTION was MADE, SECONDED and CARRIED to approve the February 28,
1994 minutes.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Acting Chair Nuss commented a letter has been received from
Gwen Dahle asking to be excused from the Planning Commission
hearings on July 18, 1994 and July 25, 1994. A MOTION was MADE,
SECONDED, and CARRIED to approve Gwen Dahle's absence.
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Commissioner Ward asked that his absences be changed to excused for
the last two hearings. MOTION MADE, SECONDED and CARRIED to change
Commissioner Ward's absences be changed to excused.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Mr. Harris commented that on July 20, 1994, 6:00 PM, Chambers East,
there will be a meeting with Lyle Sumek. Mr. Sumek will be meeting
with the Chair, Fred, and himself at 5:00 PM to discuss the agenda.
Roger Lubovich clarified that a workshop is a public meeting and
must be noted as such.
Mr. Harris explained that the Planning Department has been advised,
in the past, that a workshop does not need to be advertised in the
newspaper, and there are no minutes taken. A workshop is an
informal meeting.
Mr. Lubovich stated that any meeting of a public body is a public
meeting whether it is a workshop or not. Thus, it should be
advertised as a public meeting. No public input is taken at a
workshop.
Acting Chair Nuss commented that on August 8 there will be a legal
workshop with the Planning Commission and City Attorney to discuss
procedural matters. It will start at 6:00 PM with a hearing
following that information.
The public hearing was opened.
EVERSON ANNEXATION #AZ -94-1
A public hearing continued from June 27, 1994, to consider the
zoning alternatives for the Everson Annexation area located
generally at 93rd Avenue S. at S. 222nd Street. The area is
presently zoned R1-20, Single Family Residential, which is the
interim zoning.
Matthews Jackson presented the City staff report. On January 18,
1994, Ordinance #3153 approving the annexation of 40 acres into the
City was approved. Mr. Jackson gave a synopsis of the background
of the annexation. He mentioned the existing land uses in the
area. Mr. Jackson briefly described the topography of the site as
well as the previous King County zoning. Staff has three different
zoning alternatives for the area for the Planning Commission to
consider and they are:
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Zoning Alternative 1 designates the eastern four lots of the
annexation area as R1-20, Single Family Residential, minimum of
20,000 square foot lots, and the remaining portion as R1-7.2,
Single Family Residential, minimum of 7,200 square foot lots. The
lots designated as R1-20 contain Garrison Creek and the steep
slopes and ravines associated with it. This zoning designation is
consistent with the zoning to the north of the annexation area
which has similar topographical development limitations. The area
zoned R1-7.2 has few development restrictions and therefore could
maintain a higher density zoning. R1-7.2 is consistent with the
City of Kent zoning abutting to the west of the area as well as the
potential zoning of RS 7200 which would have become effective on
December 31, 1994 if this area had remained in unincorporated King
County.
Zoning Alternative 2 designates the eastern four lots and the two
southwesternmost as R1-20, Single Family Residential, minimum
20,000 square foot lot, and the remaining portion of the area as
R1-7.2, Single Family Residential, minimum 7,200 square foot lot.
Again this alternative recognizes the limitations to development
caused by the Garrison Creek corridor, but it also recognizes an
area of significant slope located on the southwestern corner of the
site. This alternative is compatible with existing zoning in the
vicinity and is consistent with previous zoning actions in other
areas of the City.
Zoning Alternative 3 designates the eastern four lots as well as
the two southwesternmost lots as R1-12, Single Family Residential,
with a 12,000 square foot minimum lot size. The remaining portion
of the annexation area would be designated R1-7.2. The R1-12
zoning recognizes the development limitations located in these
areas, but also allows some flexibility in lot configuration for
potential new subdivision activity. Existing zoning regulations
may significantly restrict the amount of buildable area in these
locations, and the R1-12 zoning designations allows for more
potential capacity than a lower density designation. The area
zoned R1-7.2 is again consistent with City of Kent and Soos Creek
Community Plan zoning designations and policies.
After a comprehensive analysis, staff is recommending that the
Planning Commission approve Alternative 1.
No comments have been received from property owners in the area.
Furthermore, prior to this area being annexed into the City an
approved long plat application is on file with King County. It is
aproximately 9.3 acres in size. The plat has been vested to
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develop and King County rules will apply for any development
standards on this plat.
It was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to close the public portion of
the hearing.
Commissioner Stringham MOVED to adopt Alternative 3 as shown:
Zoning Alternative 3 designates the eastern four lots as well as
the two southwesternmost lots as R1-12, Single Family Residential,
with a 12,000 square foot minimum lot size. The remaining portion
of the annexation area would be designated R1-7.2.
The motion was SECONDED. Discussion followed concerning the
topography of the area as well as the potential development of the
area. MOTION carried with Five Aye votes and 4 Nays.
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON
Acting Chair Nuss opened the floor for nomination for Chairperson.
Kent Morrill was nominated by Ed Heineman and Russ Stringham was
nominated by Robert MacIsaac. The nomainations were closed. With
five ayes and four nays, Kent Morrill was elected as Chairperson.
It was MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to close the hearing at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
J es P. Harris,
ecording Secretary
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KENT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 12, 1994
The meeting of the Kent Planning Commission was called to order by
Acting Chair Nuss at 7:00 PM on July 12, 1994 in the Kent City
Hall, Chambers West.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Janette Nuss, Vice-Chair/Acting Chair
Gwen Dahle
Connie Epperly
Edward Heineman, Jr.
Kenneth Dozier
Bob MacIsaac
Kent Morrill
Russ Stringham
Raymond Ward
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER ABSENT:
None
PLANNING STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
James P. Harris, Planning Director
Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager
Matthews Jackson, Planner
Roger Lubovich, City Attorney
Chris Holden, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF JUNE 27, 1994 MINUTES
A MOTION was MADE, SECONDED, and CARRIED to move the approval of
the June 27, 1994 minutes to the July 25, 1994 hearing.
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 28, 1994 MINUTES
A MOTION was MADE, SECONDED and CARRIED to approve the February 28,
1994 minutes.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Acting Chair Nuss commented a letter has been received from
Gwen Dahle asking to be excused from the Planning Commission
hearings on July 18, 1994 and July 25, 1994. A MOTION was MADE,
SECONDED, and CARRIED to approve Gwen Dahle's absence.
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Minutes
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Commissioner Ward asked that his absences be changed to excused for
the last two hearinigs. MOTION MADE, SECONDED and CARRIED to change
Commissioner Ward's absences be changed to excused.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Mr. Harris commentethat on July 20, 1994, 6:00 PM, Chambers East,
there will be a meeting with Lyle Sumek. Mr. Sumek will be meeting
with the Chair, Fred, and himself at 5:00 PM to discuss the agenda.
Roger Lubovich clarified that a workshop is a public meeting and
must be noted as such.
Mr. Harris explained that the Planning Department has been advised,
in the past, that a workshop does not need to be advertised in the
newspaper, and there are no minutes taken. A workshop is an
informal meeting.
Mr. Lubovich stated that any meeting of a public body is a public
meeting whether it is a workshop or not. Thus, it should be
advertised as a puiblic meeting. No public input is taken at a
workshop.
Acting Chair Nuss commented that on August 8 there will be a legal
workshop with the Planning Commission and City Attorney to discuss
procedural matters. It will start at 6:00 PM with a hearing
following that information.
The public hearing was opened.
EVERSON ANNEXATION; #AZ -94-1
A public hearing continued from June 27, 1994, to consider the
zoning alternatives for the Everson Annexation area located
generally at 93rd 'Avenue S. at S. 222nd Street. The area is
presently zoned R1'1-20, Single Family Residential, which is the
interim zoning.
Matthews Jackson presented the City staff report. On January 18,
1994, Ordinance #3153 approving the annexation of 40 acres into the
City was approved. Mr. Jackson gave a synopsis of the background
of the annexation. He mentioned the existing land uses in the
area. Mr. Jackson briefly described the topography of the site as
well as the previous King County zoning. Staff has three different
zoning alternatives for the area for the Planning Commission to
consider and they are:
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Zoning Alternative 1 designates the eastern four lots of the
annexation area as R1-20, Single Family Residential, minimum of
20,000 square foot lots, and the remaining portion as R1-7.2,
Single Family Residential, minimum of 7,200 square foot lots. The
lots designated as R1-20 contain Garrison Creek and the steep
slopes and ravines associated with it. This zoning designation is
consistent with the zoning to the north of the annexation area
which has similar topographical development limitations. The area
zoned R1-7.2 has few development restrictions and therefore could
maintain a higher density zoning. R1-7.2 is consistent with the
City of Kent zoning abutting to the west of the area as well as the
potential zoning of RS 7200 which would have become effective on
December 31, 1994 if this area had remained in unincorporated King
County.
Zoning Alternative 2 designates the eastern four lots and the two
southwesternmost as R1-20, Single Family Residential, minimum
20,000 square foot lot, and the remaining portion of the area as
R1-7.2, Single Family Residential, minimum 7,200 square foot lot.
Again this alternative recognizes the limitations to development
caused by the Garrison Creek corridor, but it also recognizes an
area of significant slope located on the southwestern corner cf the
site. This alternative is compatible with existing zoning in the
vicinity and is consistent with previous zoning actions in other
areas of the City.
Zoning Alternative 3 designates the eastern four lots as well as
the two southwesternmost lots as R1-12, Single Family Residential,
with a 12,000 square foot minimum lot size. The remaining portion
of the annexation area would be designated R1-7.2. The R1-12
zoning recognizes the development limitations located in these
areas, but also allows some flexibility in lot configuration for
potential new subdivision activity. Existing zoning regulations
may significantly restrict the amount of buildable area in these
locations, and the R1-12 zoning designations allows for more
potential capacity than a lower density designation. The area
zoned R1-7.2 is again consistent with City of Kent and Soos Creek
Community Plan zoning designations and policies.
After a comprehensive analysis, staff is recommending that the
Planning Commission approve Alternative 1.
No comments have been received from property owners in the area.
Furthermore, prior to this area being annexed into the City an
approved long plat application is on file with King County. It is
aproximately 9.3 acres in size. The plat has been vested to
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develop and King County rules will apply for any development
standards on this plat.
It was MOVED, SECONDED and CARRIED to close the public portion of
the hearing.
Commissioner Strincgham MOVED to adopt Alternative 3 as shown:
Zoning Alternative,3 designates the eastern four lots as well as
the two southwesternmost lots as R1-12, Single Family Residential,
with a 12,000 square foot minimum lot size. The remaining portion
of the annexation area would be designated R1-7.2.
The motion was SECONDED. Discussion followed concerning the
topography of the area as well as the potential development of the
area. MOTION carred with Five Aye votes and 4 Nays.
ELECTION OF CHAIRPgRSON
Acting Chair Nuss opened the floor for nomination for Chairperson.
Kent Morrill was nominated by Ed Heineman and Russ Stringham was
nominated by Robert MacIsaac. The nomainations were closed. With
five ayes and four nays, Kent Morrill was elected as Chairperson.
It was MOVED, SECONDED AND CARRIED to close the hearing at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
je
s P. Harris,
rding Secretary
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