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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Planning and Economic Development Committee - 03/02/1960 pale 1 CITY OF KENT PLANNIN,^- MARCH 2, 1960 PIIBLIC HEARING Discussion of proposed new Approx. 20 present zoning ordinance . Yeeting called to order 8_00 F.M. Chairman Ed Sipe presiding. members present: Frazier, Wieser, Kennedy, Strain, Turner and Anderson City Officials: Engineer Sherwood, City Atty. Thatcher, and Councilmen Shinners and Shaffer. The Chairman welcomed those in attendance for their interest. He stated the purpose of these public hearings is to discuss the proposed new zoning ordinance and to gather ideas and desires of our citizens. He than introduced Mr. Harlan Nelsen of Harlan Nelson and Associates, who is doing our new ordinance and comprehensive plan. I:Sr. Nolson stated the ordinance should set forth the functions and roll of the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustments ?end the City Council concerning zoning in the City. The ordinance was read and explained by Mr. Nelson. When zoning we must keep in mind at all times to develope the comirunity in an order- ly fashion whila putting the land to the hi--hest and best use. Mr. Sheffer asked if it would be possible to zone some of the valley lend as agriculture at the present time but indicrtinq that it would go industii,.l when the need arises. tAr. Nelsen knew of no city that is doing it nt the present tir,_e but, thcuaht sorething could be worked out. Thatcher oi.nted cut that something had been left out in Sections 4.22 and &.24. 4.22 should r ad, The principal uses ermittod out- right in R-5 zon.c should be the same as R-4 zone. 4.2 should road, see Chapt3r 4, Section 4.26. Sherwood referrin- to Section 6.05-pa.r.5, on minimum rear yards. Where ms.nufacturing zone flanks ^ rsidentiel zone the residential ®et bncics shall be observed. Would this also cover an 4-1 zone? Nelson stated that it would s the A-1 zone is residential in nature. P.'r. Nelson explained the method of apreals with the Bo-..rd of Adjustments the final authority. Mr. Bill Stcw.7.rt asked if any provisions were being m^do for beautification in the industrie.l areas. Vr. Nelson stated that this was not considar:.d in this ordinance but, irro will discuss administ- ration ^t latter date. Shaff.�r stated t.h .t he would like to have performance standords so worded th t if an industrial plant was in question the necessary t.-sts would be taken and the part;* in error would pay for the service. Sherwood ^_sked about the Certific:t, of Occupancy? If rn building is changed from one type of business to anotbsr would r-racing have to be provided for the new business, if a.ccor;Lng to our h rking pr-e 2 (2) March 2, 1960 ordinance more p'rkimz would be necessary. Ts. Nelson stated that full conformance would not be exr-cted. Meeting adjourned 10:30 F.M. Idrs. E. A.�Sipej Sec�T. CITY OF KENT PLANTING CC^: 'ISSION LARCH 14, 196o PUBLIC HEARING "Hillis to winner between the Approx. 50 present East and ";est Valley Highways Meeting called to order E:00 P.M. Chairman Ed Sipe presiding. Yembers present: Frazier, Wieser, and BoPard. City Officials: Engineer Sherwood, City Atty. Thatcher, and Councilmen Shaffer and Curran. The Chairman welcomed those present. He stated the Purpose of this meeting is to consider zoning in the area between Willis and winner Streets between the two highways. He would welcome all ideas and would appraciato all who would take the time to put their ideas in a letter ^.nd mail to him at his office for future hel_n to the Planning Commission. He than introduced tars. Kargnret Fritsch of Harlan Nelson and Associates. Mrs. Fritsch reviewed the zoninc that we would be concerned with in this arca and what would be allowed in each. Din Bell Jr. stated that he didn't think enough area was allowed for C-2 area also wanted to know why the break on the west end was not on 6th Avo. Mrs. Fritsch stated that they felt this C-2 area would be adequate for approximatley 50 years and. the west end br.,.k of the C-2 area was put in the general area because 21 street would go ihmxMig through in the comprehensive plan and in accordance with the new proposed freeway. She didn't think it too wise to zone restrictevely beyond r--asonnble need. A _en thy discussion followed in which a C-3 was mentioned to 4th Ave. Some felt that R-2 would be better than R-4 between -,owe end Saar to Discourage expensive apartmsnts. It was generally felt that R-4 would be close to the C-2. Don Bell Jr. suggested the C-2 should drop back south of Gowe to abut th3 school property at least and perhaps a.s far south as Willis or Saar. Mr. Brandon spoke in favor of more C-2 area thinking, that more corrpetition for those owning property would b!: helpful. Councilman Curran st.-;ted we should plan to either Saar or Willis for C-2. Councilman Shaffer stated that he felt by planning C-2 south to Willis would do a better job of furthering the comprehensive plan. Don Bell Jr. reminded us that we need room for off street parking which wo don't have enough of in our existing C-2 Area. Yr. Nixon, representing the N.P. Railroad, wanted us to take A long lock at performance standards before adopting them. He was especially concerned with vibrations in the valley Rrea. He stated that the industrial move must be tow2rd Kent as Seattle's area is filled. When settin^ standards we must be caraful to allow what we want Page 3 (2) March 14, 1960 When setting standards we must be careful to allow what we want but not make them too strict that would scare industry away. Also he thought it wise to zone plenty of area industrial because plants looking for property do not want to fight a zoning problem before locating. Councilman Curran would like to have C-3 along the N.P. railroad tracks between Shinn and Titus. Mr. Davis stated that all of the Kenthurst plat must be zoned R-1. Mr. Brandon suggested the R-1 of the Kenthurst plat might be carried south to Sam Street thereby including the homes on the north side of Sam Street. Mr. N, E. Mattson owning prorerty on the south end of 5th Ave. next to the Milwaukee Railroad tracks. He stated that his area is zoned manufacturing at the present time and has a lar^e warehouse and is using it for manufacturing purposes. He would like this area to remain manufacturing. Meeting adjourned 10:30 P.M. airs E. A. Sipe Secy. CI"Y OF KENT PLAIJ11ING COMMISSION MARCH 16, 1960 FL'BLIC NEARING proposed zoning north to northern boundry of City park 125-150 present south to City limits from E. valley highway to east City limits. P:eeting called to order 5:00 P.M. Chairman Ed Sipe presiding. Members present: Anderson, Bogard, Wieser, Strain and Frazier. City officials: Mayor Thornton, Engineer's Sherwood and Wilkie, Councilmen Shaffer and Curran. The Chairman ,uelzomed those in attendance and introduced Mrs . T`argaret Fritsch of Harlan Nelson and Associated. Nrs. Fritsch re--iewed the zones of R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4. expl.n.in in,g principal uses, accessory uses and conditional uses in these zones. Fred Headoiscroft felt the south side of Smith south to Titus and State on tha wrest east to the brow of the hill. was potential commercirl propert,, rather than R-4. He felt the flat 1^.nd should be (]OTPmorei^l with R-4 beginning with the start of the hill. Mrs Fritsch stated that the comprehensive plan called for the continuation of ,'r7eeker Street to approximatly Jason and Smith St. This would br, a natural b_:rrier for this area. Mrs Lloyd Ottini of 430 IT. Jason asked why the area between Smith and James Streets had been changed from an R-1 to R-2. :firs Fritsch explained that this area has a few good residential dwellings but many many ara not of the quality of an R-1 area. This area seemed to be good for a small apartment with the single family resident because of its nearness to the down town area. It was also pointed out that in the now proposed ordinance the restrictions are .groats than in the R-1 zoning of our present ordinance. p.1e 4 (2) March 16, 1960 Airs Kock asked for a show of hands of people in the area of those present. The approx. vote was 37 for R-1 and 3 against. Air. Purdy told the people they should look to the future of Kent. We need R-2 area's near the shopping center and this area would qualify and certainly doesn't meet the proposed R-1 zoning require- ments. Mr. Thatcher explained the difference between an R-2 zoning in the proposed ordinance and the R-1 in our present ordinance. Mr. Brandon explained the land with the least restrictions was most valuable. Via hava a definate need for the R-2 area here as proposed. Mr. Ecland statad ths.t we have spent quite a sum of money getting consultants to do our job. Therefore we must let their advice weigh heavy when making our decisions. This plan is good as they have proposed. Bob Cohen pointed out that most of the people that are present at this meeting are in a small area east of Clark about 3 blocks. Mrs Swetnam who owns a house on Smith Street between the service station and the Church would like this area zoned commercial. Mrs Davison who owns a home with beauty shop at 412 lie i1illan would like commercial between Smith and Pioneer. Keeting adjourned 10;00 F.M. Prs. E. A. Sipes—Secy. CITY OF KENT PLANNING COD.ISSION MARCH 28, 196o PUBLIC HEARING For proposed zoning north of Winner and east of river to City limits lines. 70-7. preseht Meeting; called to odor 8;00 P.M. Chairman Ed Sipe presiding. A'einb:;rs present; Frazier, Kenne y, Bogard, Strain and Anderson. City officials; Engineers Sherwood and Wilkie, City .Atty. Thatcher and Councilman Shaffer. The Chairman welcomed those present, and designated the area for consideration tonight. He then '_ntroduced Airs. P.nrgaret Fritsch of Harlan Nelson and Asscci^t s. Mr. Fritsch reviewed the provisions of the zoning ordinance pointing out that M-A and R-A zones are transitional zones. Mr. Nixon of N.P. Railroad objected to the restrictions in a 1.1-1 zone. Fe felt all M-1 areas are amply protected by area from any R zcne. Screening sounds good but it is usually used as a. dumping mround for the neighbors. He felt performance standards are not necessary in Kent and too man,'r restrictions will not be inviting to industr^ n*. Askin; for variances takes too long and too much trouble The N. P. Railroad would like M-2 east of the tracks to E. Valley highway. Pars Sainati of 2044 -84th So. who :canes 100 acres in this area is of the same opinion as Air. Nixon. Wo have competiticn and we must rwRirgm realize we must be competitive. She would like M-A rather than SR so that she could expand her present business and thinks this area will F•'-ae 5 (2) 14arch 2F, 1960 be for industry scse day. Pat Barber who liv:s on 21Fth So. nsked if SR zone would be industry He, felt it should. Jack Sprague cf Lanbuth, Sill -rd Co. r:pr sentingr^risers of 195) acres south of 1FOth faci n ^i st valley 1-_ignjjn.y_ would like M-2 between the tracks and w-st to the h_'hway. -'!e hav service of 4 raironds and. one highway ..­C,TthinT few ccrunitias have. He feels we are not allowins enoua;h ar;a fcr industry; ^nd strop ly objects to SR along the east side of west vallezr hi:7h+Pra7r. Fronk ',Vilson of So. 228th amrees ;pith the previous speaker but thinks xve should have some restrictions. He would sumRest some Ml north of I,,?orth Park and mcre cemmsrciel area somewhere. Mr. Bishop living- on So. 222ml owns a small niece of property here and has scin.e h:uses he rents he �mculd litre to be zon d so that he c^_n expend. Fr. and I;'rs. Novack living c.r So. 222nd, have houses they rent smd would like to be able tc expand this business. They don't feel nice hones that would be in an SR district will develops alcn, the free- way. Their area is cerm_orcial now and tbev_ would like it to remain so. I;'.rs . Fritsch sta.t d- th t xe must protect our central business dist- rict to setae extent snd not rllow ceru�Drcial districts -rywhore but there ar_: other zones in whicl-. thes-, reo_r,le could expand their Raxtx rentals. The question of texas .vas r .isa.l in th=- different zones and 1Ir. Spracue stated thzt he hoc! inquired nt the Assescrs office reelydin this m^.tt=.r .an bras told t}-^t zoning does not crate yr lu.es, but the actual use of the in-id does. The owner of the Pent Nurs:,r;* woiild like to hs ^.b1s to expand his business. Dale Levris livin7 on 222nd Sc. su:-; , st,c', the ar;n north cf So. 218th 1."a ^n:' south either SR or R2. I1r. Bishop su_^,gasted . stria ....gut 1 block b.^.ck along the .!_�st side cf E. ,,>Ilev hi;hv;Y<)y for 'cones. Ch-nrli VrPlller .of 12b2 E Vmlle - 1,1^hway .,Thc. ^ms property rt F'Oa- 821 Pie C ntral ;gu st 11-1 z nin t. ccvar the nra.. beta, en t;.e N.P. tr-cks a.n_a. 71. Control, tre s:trtl:,rn boundr- ^f 757 ` . Central nn,'. the propese:l -1 zonin cn the, north. They aculd h.-ve nc serious objections if t'ne oast 10C feet ..are zoned C-3 if the b,-lonca w^s E-1. A petlticn is on file Jth fill T-ertr ,o��.ors sir?natt'sas. 1,'r. ''vixen :^7n,5 co7lcerned, abr`Ut $t I{l:?'y- ' Cnmp ' isc in r,-3. 1.`rs. Novak stat : ' th,..t there is '_-one cr! a 5 acre trn.ck ecst o£ E. Caller highway north of ,So. 222nd. P:leetinr; closed 10:00 P.". T S->cy. C I= OF BENT FLANINJIYG CO="IISSIOA; ,.'ARCH 30, 11 FIIBLIC HEARII';G St^rtin_� at '.illis moin,' south 20-30 present to City '_jr,its am crest tc hill. art tc Va11e;r Hl shwa,- Feetin7 called to crder F,-CG -P.i'. Page 6 (2) March 30, 1960 Chairman Ed Sipe presiding. Members present; Strain, Mazer, Turner, Frazier and Bogard. City Officials; Engineer's Shertrocd. and 6'iillcia, ::'a;Tor Thornton, and Councilman Shaffer. The Chairman welcomed those present and introduced Firs. iviargaret Fritsch, of Hatlan Nelson and Associates. Yrs. Fritsch reviewed all zones concerned in this area pointing out that M-n and R-A zones ar transitional zones. No discussion on the Pi-a district. 1,r. Bogard stated that Mr. Bone, of Bonel "obil come mark i.s ready to expand and Boee,rd thought all of his 40 acres should be zoned C-3. The Chairman stated that 21r. Bone ha3 reauest�d the south 20 acres for a trailer ;,ark and err.^nted the north 20 zone-I ,=facturing. Bor-, rd is to check with I"r. Bone on this and make a report. Glenn Crawford of 514 So. Central asked M some specific questions on what could b� done and whet couldn' t in r. F.I-1 zone. Ther were advis=d that no new residential bull.Linr•s would be allowed in a Y zone. Carl Bo,,rer of 717 So, Central stated that the area west of State sout•. of Willis now has many homes. They would like some type of rssidcnt`_^= zoning. There is not much chance of anyone building an expensive home here anal when the nerd comas it can be zoned is-1. Mrs. Fritsch stated that it was their feelin7 that this --^.roa is built up nova but at a later date would be industrial. Frazier suggested ma night make P line arprcxim<tley 50 feet b^.ck from State and zone Y-1 s.lon the highway. Charlie Waller who owns propert'r in this area. w,7s concerned about the scrap verd he has, P_ discussion followed in which it was decided we must have a definition of a scrap yard and heavy scrap yards. Shaffer sug?estsd that all scrap yards should ba.vs a minumum set beck from thou-hfares and screening. Tl.etcher thought the wording concerning the hicrhth of screening should be chargo.I to read. ' minimum hiRhth. Mr. Hall-qwsy was concerned about what fire protection would be liven to this area if npartments were built here. Shaffer statsd that the fire zones would be looked st and also the buildinr, code Ayould trke cnr of the structures. Be7ard explain ,] the difference between buildin- coda andd zoninr, functions. Thatcher asked i.f administration wro^1d be discussed rt a public hear- in ? ^ t netive date of April 20th ;vas set for this c',iscussion. I-rs . ( ,,vender su,gcestsd that the rucoj-- should be well inform 'a of this meeting_ ^.r': wsntod to know if .. map Would b� rlr.c-d lihere poople could. stud/ it b.,for- this or`nance ani. zoning was finally accepted. Mrs. Fritsch stnt=,a tYzt a ;,,-ap •.;•as usuall- rublishe ? with the oriinancs. I:ieetirg .^d,icurned 9;30P.1I. (Mrs.