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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Planning and Economic Development Committee - 12/16/1986 • KENT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 16, 1986 The meeting of the Kent Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Ward at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 1986, in the Council Chambers. COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Raymond Ward, Chairman James Byrne, Vice Chairman Robert Badger Anne Biteman Richard Foslin Linda Martinez Nancy Rudy ' Jill Spier COMMISSION MEMBER ABSENT: Robert Anderson • PLANNING STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: James P. Harris, Planning Director Jim Hansen, Principal Planner Fred Satterstrom, Project Planner Ed Heiser, Assistant Planner Lin Ball , Assistant Planner Lois Ricketts, Recording Secretary ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Ken Morris, Transportation Engineer APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Byrne MOVED and Com- MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 25, 1986 missioner Rudy SECONDED a motion to approve the November 25, 1986, Planning Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried. Mr. Harris added East Hill II as the third item to the agenda. CONTINUATION OF THE WEST Mr. Satterstrom presented the pro- VALLEY INDUSTRIAL STUDY: posed amendment to the Comprehensive PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE Plan which is a generalized pattern VALLEY FLOOR PLAN of land use that may be implemented • later through the zoning process. Kent Planning Commission Minutes • December 16, 1986 R-suffix is defined as an overlay designation or district on the Valley Floor Plan Map indicating areas at strategic intersections or nodes within the industrial area that represent potential sites for expanded retail opportunities. These retail uses are defined through the Zoning Code. Mr. Satterstrom emphasized that the Comprehen- sive Plan deals with conceptual ideas, not zoning details; however if the amendment passes, this would indicate what the City would intend to do through the zoning process. Dean Erickson, Northwest Project Manager for Emkay Development Company, asked if CenterPointe, located at South 180th and 72nd Avenue South, was located within the proposed R-suffix area. Mr. Satterstrom responded that the proposed R-suffix circle would include approximately a 500-foot radius. CenterPointe was probably on the border, and the only way to be certain of the designation would be to apply for R-suffix zoning on the property. Each application would be considered individually on its merits. Mr. Erickson submitted a letter dated December 16, 1986, to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Byrne accepted the Emkay letter into the record. Commissioner Badger SECONDED the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Foslin MOVED and Commissioner Byrne SECONDED the motion to close the public hearing. Motion carried. • Commissioner Byrne MOVED and Commissioner Badger SECONDED the motion to accept the staff's recommendation to amend the Comprehensive Plan as presented by the Planning staff. Motion carried. Commissioner Badger MOVED to open the public hearing regarding the zoning amendments. Commissioner Foslin SECONDED the motion. Motion carried. PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Ken Morris felt that the implementation of the 192nd, 196th, 224/228th corridors, the widening of the West Valley Highway, which is scheduled to take place in 1988 and 1989, and relief on some of the arterials, such as South 212th and West Valley Highway, would provide traffic relief by the year 2000. If the West Valley Industrial Area is built out to current zoning, there would be 720 acres of warehousing, 240 acres of office and about 25 acres of retail . By the year 2000 it could be expected that 30-35 percent of the vacant land would be develop- ed, which is approximately 25 acres per year. The projected daily trips for the year 2000 would be 37,800 assuming that the present level of carpool and transit use continues. After deducting potential ride share, net new trips would be 24,590 and the peak-hour trips would be 3,590. No plans have been made beyond the year 2000. He suggested a more aggressive program for carpooling and transit use and expansion of the existing arterial system. Light rail may be implemented by the year 2020. The three corridor projects will cost 50 million dollars for right-of-way construction. The City will pay one half of the cost. As traffic is generated by • different facilities, there will be increased amount of money available through trip generation fees or through commitment based on trip generation fees. When sufficient 2 Kent Planning Commission Minutes December 16, 1986 • funds are available to build one of the corridors, another project could be started. By overlapping projects, the roads could be completed at an accelerated rate. All corridors, including the 277th corridor, are expected to be completed by the year 2000. The SEPA Committee, composed of the Planning, Fire, Building and Engineering Depart- ments, issued a declaration of nonsignificance with the following two conditions: 1 . The Public Works and Planning Departments shall develop a Transportation System (TMS) ordinance that addresses alternative methods of transportation, including ride sharing, transit, van pooling, and other Metro programs. 2. The City shall increase to as much as 100 percent the financial participation by private sector in the funding of the corridor projects outlined in the City of Kent Transportation Master Plan. This would apply to developments exceeding the 25 percent allowance for retail and office use under the cur- rent Comprehensive Land Use Plan and City Zoning Code. Mr. Heiser explained that currently 25 percent retail/office is allowed. Future development exceeding the 25 percent limit may be required to pay up to 100 percent in funding the corridor projects. Mr. Satterstrom presented the Revisions to the Proposed West Valley Zoning Amendments based on comments from the October and November meetings and the Crumbaugh proposal . • Pages 1-5 would remain the same, but on page 6 the following has been added as per- mitted uses: 14. h. Miscellaneous services Health and fitness clubs and facilities Recreational facilities are currently permitted as an accessory to principal uses. In addition to the uses listed in B. Principally Permitted Uses in the M1-R District (R-suffix) listed on pages 6 and 7, the additional proposed retail uses have been ad Stationery and office supply stores Automotive service, maintenance and repair facilities Printing services Tailoring Bakeries Magazines and newspaper stands Private post offices Computer and software stores It was felt that automotive service would divert trips rather than draw new trips from outside the area and would not generate a comparative shopping environment. Discussion followed regarding automotive service, maintenance and repair facilities. • It was decided that automotive repair services which would exclude body and fender repair could be allowed. Printing services, post offices and computer software stores were suggested as uses which seemed to be related to the industrial environment. 3 Kent Planning Commission Minutes . December 16, 1986 Mr. Satterstrom pointed out the addition to page 7 under D. Accessory Uses. The following are accessory uses which are allowed only in the M1-R district in cases where development plans demonstrate a relationship between these uses and the principal use or uses of the property: 1 . Gift shops 2. Florist shops 3. Specialty clothing stores He felt that these uses would be appropriate in a hotel/motel type of complex as an accessory use. On page 8 under G. Signs the following has been added: Retail signage on retail uses in the Ml-R zone shall be as specified in Section 15.05.050(B) . Mr. Satterstrom pointed out that the applicant who would like the R-suffix designation must go through the rezone process which is explained on page 9 15.09.050 AMENDMENTS A.l .c. The Hearing Examiner has requested the City to adopt criteria to be used in making • rezone decisions. On page 10 3a, b, c, d, and e apply to all rezones. Under 3. Standards and Criteria For Granting a Request For Rezone, the last eight words have been added. It now reads: c. The proposed rezone will not unduly burden the transportation system in the vicinity of the property with significant adverse impacts which cannot be mitigated. Paragraph 3e has been been changed to read: e. The proposed rezone will not adversely affect the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Kent. Page 11 4b has been changed to read: b. Rezoning to M-lR shall not be speculative in nature but shall be based on generalized development plans and uses. Jack Bennett, representative for Corporate Property Investors, concurred with the staff 's list of uses but wished to have taverns, shoe repair, drug and proprietary stores, hobby clubs (shops) , florist and gift shops, VCR, record and tape sales and rental , ice cream and confectionery shops, convenience and dell marts included as additional uses. He pointed out that functional success, in contrast to economic success, is the ability to serve the needs of the businesses and personnel in the area. He suggested listing specific uses whenever possible, and he felt that the • Planning Director should use his discretion for uses other than those specifically listed. He also urged an equitable solution to the traffic problem. 4 Kent Planning Commission Minutes • December 16, 1986 Ted Knapp, Upland Industries, agreed with Mr. Bennett's comments that the uses should be broadened. He offered to work with the staff in developing a traffic management system and to promote ride sharing. He felt it would be appropriate to continue to make off-site improvements to offset some of the increased traffic as long as it is directly related to the development. He would like to have modified the issue of 100 percent participation by the private sector. He pointed out that the developers have always participated in traffic mitigation measures and encouraged the Commission to be certain that all who would benefit from these improvements would be paying their fair share. He suggested that the Commission carefully look at the traffic mitigation measures and come up with a comprehensive program to get these corridors built. r. Harris suggested that this issue be clarified to the Planning M gg g Commission. He felt that functional success should be kept in mind. He used a hobby club as an example of providing an opportunity for employees to participate in their hobbies more often. Bob Fadden, representing Lance Mueller and Associates, Architects, 130 Lakeside, Seattle, suggested business services such as a printing shop, a private post office, stationery supply offices, computer sales and software be allowed. He felt that this is a service-oriented area and not retail oriented. He suggested that the Ml-R designation be changed to MI-C using the word commercial instead of retail . The reason for the Comprehensive Plan proposal is to service people who are employed • in the valley. Neighborhood retail centers are generally developed in one to three- mile modules depending upon the density of the population. Studies show that the average person stops on his way home from work to shop at the store closest to his house regardless of the number of shopping centers he passes on his way home. People who are traveling from I-5 to East Hill will most likely never stop at those facili- ties. He felt that all activities relating to recreation should be included in the new commercial/retail zone. He submitted a letter to Chairman Ward. A letter to the Planning Commission written by Bruce W. Solly was admitted into the record. Commissioner Badger MOVED that the hearing be continued to January. Commissioner Rudy SECONDED the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Harris suggested a workshop be held on January 20 and a continuation of the public hearing be held on January 27, 1987. • 5 Kent Planning Commission Minutes • December 16, 1986 PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT Mr. Harris pointed out that a condi- TO PERMIT MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS tional use permit is currently required AND USES IN COMMERCIAL AND to construct municipal buildings, INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS such as City Hall and Kent Commons, in commercial and industrial zoning districts when other similar buildings in the same zoning district are not required to go through this process. Commissioner Badger MOVED that the Commission adopt the proposal to permit municipal buildings and uses as outright permitted uses in commercial and industrial zoning districts. Commissioner Biteman SECONDED the motion. Motion unanimously carried. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Badger MOVED that the meeting be adjourned. Commissioner Biteman SECONDED the motion. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ames Harri , S cretary • 6