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CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA Jim White, Mayor
SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
THE CITY COUNCML PLANNING COMMTITEE IS HOLDING A SPECIAL MEETING ON
FEBRUARY'4, 1997AT 4:00 P.M. 12V THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM
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Committee Members
Leona Orr, Chair
Jon Johnson
Tim Clark
AGENDA
1. Mixed Use Zoning/Zoning Code Amendment ACTION ITEM - 60 Minutes
#ZCA-96-5 - (K. O'Neill)
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- Jim White, Mayor
CITY OF KENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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MEMORANDUM
January 29, 1997
TO: LEONA ORR, CHAIR, AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: KEVIN O'NEILL, SENIOR PLANNER
SUBJECT: #ZCA-96-5 - MIXED USE ZONING
As you are aware, we will be meeting with you on February 4 to discuss the recommendation of
the Land Use and Planning Board with regard to the mixed use zoning project (#ZCA-96-5). At
the meeting, we will present some background on this project, which is an important part of the
process to implement the City's Comprehensive Plan. Our consultant, Mark Hinshaw, will
discuss factors involved with planning for mixed use development, and will outline the
recommended zoning changes along with staff. We will be sure to allow as much time as needed
for questions and discussion.
Attached for your review are the minutes from the Land Use and Planning Board meetings from
November 25 and October 28, 1996, the staff report from the Planning Department, and the
report which Mark Hinshaw prepared for this project. We look forward to having a productive
discussion with you on February 4.
Thank you for your willingness to schedule a special meeting to discuss this important project.
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cc: James P. Harris, Planning Director
Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager
Mark Hinshaw
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Land Use and Planning Board Minutes
• November 25, 1996
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C:OMMi TT.iT_CATIONS
None.
NOTICE OF UPCOMING MFFTTNGS
Planning Director Jim Harris informed the Board of the December 1 Oth Workshop. There will be
no Public Hearing for the month of December.
MIXED USE ZONING#ZCA-96-5 (Continuation from 10/28/96) (K. O'Neill)
Chair Steve Dowell excused himself from the deliberations of this item due to a personal conflict
of interest. Vice Chair Brad Bell and Board member David Malik also spoke of a conflict of interest
and removed themselves for this item.
Board member Jerry Daman announced that he was also a property owner within the mixed use
designations but felt he could still vote objectively and remained.
Tom Brotherton MOVED and Gloria LaBore SECONDED a motion to appoint Ron Harmon as the
"acting" chair. Motion carried.
• Senior Planner Kevin O'Neill explained that the memo written to the Board was a response from
public testimony at the October 28 public hearing. The following items were discussed:
1. Development Standards - if the Board considers changing the staff proposed standards for
site coverage the Board should also change the floor area ratio standards concurrently.
2. Phasing of Multifamily Development- stand alone residential is not allowed in the East Hill
mixed use area, therefore, residential uses could only be permitted if there was concurrent
commercial development.
3. Changes to Zoning Designations - there is no recommendation to amend the commercial
uses. The commercial zone already in place would still determine the permitted commercial
uses. Mixed use will allow concurrent residential development on the East Hill and stand
alone residential development on the valley floor.
Mr. O'Neill informed the Board that he had received a letter from a property owner adjacent to a
mixed use area being considered. He presented the Board with a copy of the letter and asked to
make the letter a party of record. He pointed out the location of the parcel on the map.
• Mr. O'Neill explained that the staff recommends that the Land Use and Planning Board make the
following recommendations to the City Council:
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A. Amend the zoning code to implement a mixed use overlay, the boundaries of which
are outlined in the maps identified as Attachment C of the October 28 staff report.
B. Amend the zoning code to adopt the proposed permitted uses and development
standards within the designated mixed use overlay, as outlined in the staff report.
C. Amend the zoning code to require that new development within the mixed use
overlay be reviewed through an administrative design review process. The design
review criteria would be modeled after the City's existing multifamily design review
process, but would be supplemented as indicated in the staff report.
Ron Harmon asked for further clarification of the development standards for the current commercial
zones and the proposed changes. Mr. O'Neill explained that in the current General Commercial and
Community Commercial zones 40%site coverage is allowed where in the Office zone 30%coverage
is permitted. He also explained that if the Board considers a change from the staff recommendation
for site coverage a similar change should be made for floor area ratios.
Ron Harmon requested that the letter received by the Planning Department be admitted into record.
Board member Gloria LaBore MOVED and Tom Brotherton SECONDED the motion to accept staff
recommendation with an amendment that site coverage and floor area ratio should remain the same
as they are now for stand alone commercial. Motion carried.
1996 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS #CPA-96-3 (items A - G) (K. O'Neill)
Senior Planner Kevin O'Neill explained that the Kent Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the City
Council in April 1995. The Growth Management Act encourages the constant update and review
of comprehensive plans. The City established policy which allows for annual amendments and also
established specific criteria for analyzing proposed amendments. The criteria are outlined in page
2 of the staff report.
CPA-96-3(A)/CPZ-96-1 Cohlentz Amendment
Senior Planner Kevin O'Neill explained that the applicants property being considered consists of
three parcels on 88th Avenue South, adjacent to the SR-167 just south of 222nd. The frontage of
two of the parcels is currently designated as Industrial in the Comprehensive Plan and zoned
Commercial Manufacturing(CM-1). The remainder of the subject property is currently designated
as SF-6 on the plan and SR-66 on the zoning map. The applicants requested to change the entire area
to commercial.
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Mr. O'Neill explained that the easternmost parcel is so steep it is unlikely to be developed. The
Public Works Department expressed concerns with changing the land use and zoning on the entire
property, due to traffic impacts and slope stability. Their concerns were outlined in an attached
memorandum to the staff report.
Board member Ron Harmon questioned whether other parcels in the vicinity were also taken into
consideration. Mr. O'Neill explained that only the parcels listed on the application were considered.
Chair Steve Dowell opened the public hearing.
Mike Colbentz, 22320 88th Avenue S. Mr. Colbentz explained that the primary reason for his
application came from the noise factor of SR-167 that results in his property being unmarketable.
Mr. Coblentz stated he felt there was an additional 3 acres of buildable flat land. He voiced his
displeasure with the staff report. He would like to see the entire property zoned CM-1.
Joan Longstrom, 22202 88th Avenue S. Ms. Longstrom stated that she supports the Coblentz
application. She indicated that the noise levels from the area makes the residential homes
• unmarketable in this area.
Carl Longstrom,22202 88th Avenue S. Mr. Longstrom agreed with his wife, Ms. Longstrom. He
added that their home had been on the market for two years with no avail. He supports the entire
property being zoned commercial.
Chair Steve Dowell questioned the staff recommendation. Mr. O'Neill further clarified the
reasoning behind limiting the commercial area due to the steep slope.
Board member Ron Harmon MOVED and Tom Brotherton SECONDED the motion to close the
public hearing. Motion carried.
The Board discussed alternatives to the staff recommendation to include more of the property in the
commercial zone. Mr. O'Neill gave input to the Board regarding various alternatives.
Board member Ron Harmon MOVED and Gloria LaBore SECONDED a motion to approve the staff
recommendation to change the land use plan map designation to Commercial and the zoning map
to Commercial Manufacturing- 1 (CM-1) amending the boundary to move the eastern boundary to
the next parcel line. Motion carried.
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4CPA-96-3(B)/CPZ-96-2 - Gould Amendment
Senior Planner Kevin O'Neill explained that the parcel in question is located at the southwest comer
of 104th Avenue SE and 272nd Street. The parcel was annexed into the City during the Ramstead
East Hill Annexation in 1994 and at that time the parcel was zoned SR-1. The applicant is
requesting to change the land use designation to SF-6 and the zoning to SR-6.. Staff recommends
approving the change with a land use designation of SF-6 and the zoning SR-4.5.
Chair Steve Dowell opened the public hearing.
Robert Gould, 27233 - 104th Avenue SE. Mr. Gould agrees with staff recommendation. He is
interested in developing his property.
Bill Carlton, 10210 SE 270th. Mr. Carlton is a long time Kent resident and voiced his concern with
the rapidly increasing population. He believes Kent should slow down development. He believes
Kent should take the time to maintain natural resources and stop building more houses. Mr. Carlton
voiced his concern regarding the rapidly increasing school populations. He believes Kent should
focus more on the quality of education and living for the current residents and stop adding additional
development and continue;increasing the population.
Richard Loran, 27124 104th Avenue SE. He voiced a concern over the water or sewer cost this
development could bring to his property.
Planning Director Jim Harris interjected that there is a cost involved with new development,
however,the Board is not here to consider potential costs but merely the proposed change in the land
use map designation and the zoning.
Jerry Prouty,27608114th Avenue SE. Mr.Prouty stated he felt that SR-6 was a more appropriate
zone for the property.
Marlin Ruge,27116- 104th Avenue SE. Mr. Ruge is concerned with what would happen to 104th
and if sewers would be required how the cost would be incurred.
Mr. Harris explained that ifthis property is developed they would have to get sewer and water there.
He explained that if the surrounding properties are on septic tanks it is not required that they hook
up to the sewer lines unless!their septic was failing. Normally the sewer lines would be set up with
a LID. Mr. Harris explained that he does not know what would happen in this specific case. The
Board is here to consider whether the land use designations should be changed on this property.
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Frank Scarcella, 10426 SE 272nd. Mr. Scarcella is a neighboring property owner. He stated that
he is against adding development in this area. He was concerned with traffic and school issues.
Board member Ron Harmon MOVED and Board member Tom Brotherton SECONDED a motion
to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
Board member Tom Brotherton questioned staffs rationale for recommending SR-4.5 rather than
the requested SR-6. Mr. O'Neill explained that the property abuts SR-4.5 and SR-6 zones. Either
zone could be acceptable however there are some development restrictions. If the property is zoned
SR-6 it could be developed with approximately 40 lots, and SR-4.5 would allow approximately 30
lots. Due to the site restrictions and based on staff determination that the property could not handle
even the.30 lots staff recommended SR-4.5. Mr.Harmon questioned the possibility of an SR-3 zone.
Mr. O'Neill explained that it would allow approximately 24 lots.
Board member Tom Brotherton MOVED and Board member David Malik SECONDED a motion
to accept the staff recommendation to change the Comprehensive Plan designation to SF-6 and the
zoning to SR-4.5. Board member Jerry Daman stated that these are difficult decisions to make but
. he felt this was something that had to be done. Mr. Daman supports the staff recommendation.
Board member Ron Harmon supports staff recommendation of SR-4.5 over the applicants requests
for SR-6. Motion carried.
CPA 96 3(C)/CPZ-96-3 -Lewis Amendment
Mr. O'Neill explained that the map attached to the staff report had erroneously included a parcel that
is not a part of this application. He explained that the computer mapping system used by the City
did not recognize the separate parcel. Mr. O'Neill presented the Board with an updated map.
Mr. O'Neill explained that the property consists of six and a half acres and is located on the north
end of Lake Meridian off of 135th Lane SE. The property was annexed during the Meridian
Annexation on January 1, 1996. In December of 1995, the City Council adopted an amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan which designated this property as SF-6 and zoned the property SR-4.5.
King County's Comprehensive Plan designation had been Urban Residential 4-12 units per acre and
the zoning was R-4, four units per acre.
Mr. O'Neill explained that this property has no direct access to 256th, the density requested is not
compatible with the surrounding properties, and one of the criteria for considering a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment is the receipt of new information. Given this impact and the fact that no new
information has been presented by the applicant, staff has recommended to deny this application at
• this time.
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Board member Gloria LaBore questioned the number of units that would be involved at ten units per
acre. Mr. O'Neill explained that if the property was built out at ten units per acre it would be
approximately 65 units. He explained that the zoning requested by the applicant would allow up to
16 units per acre which would potentially allow more than 65 units.
Mr. O'Neill informed the Board that the Planning Department received three documents from
adjoining property owners and would like to submit these documents to the Board for their
consideration as part of the!public hearing. Chair Steve Dowell made these documents a part of
public record. The Board took a few moments to read the documents submitted.
Chair Dowell opened the puibliclearing.
Marie Lewis, 25840 135th Lane SE. Ms. Lewis stated that she lived on the property being
considered for a Comprehensive Plan change. She explained that the rent collected for the cabins
on the property is less than the cost of maintaining the property. She is looking for a way to develop
the property further.
Charlie Denny, 25702 135th P1 SE. Mr. Denny explained that his property abuts the property in
question. Mr.Denny voiced his concern for adding additional traffic to 135th Place SE. He believes
with all the developments already in the area that the density level has already been met. He
opposed this request.
Linda Johnson,25708135th P1 SE. Ms.Johnson stated that the traffic on 135th Place is congested
between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 am. already and opposes any additional development in this area.
Donald West, 25866 136th Ave SE. Mr. West stated that 136th Ave is only a 24' easement road
and can not accommodate an additional development. He is against changing the density for this
proposal.
Ron Tremaine, 14200 SE 272nd Street#E-203. Mr. Tremaine explained that the issue of street
accommodations were addressed in the Determination of Nonsignificance. In order for the property
to develop even one additional unit the street improvements would have to be accomplished.
Mr. Tremaine stated that he had received a bid for the street improvements for nearly a half a million
dollars. He indicated that 24 vnits could not support that expense; however, sixty units would.
Mr. Tremaine stated he felt the Lewis property had been down zoned since King County's
Comprehensive Plan allowed 4- 12 units per acre. He explained that they would like to develop the
property with affordable housing. •
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Vice Chair Brad Bell questioned Mr. Tremaine's position in this matter. Mr. Tremaine indicated
that he was a friend of the applicant and had no financial interest in the proposal.
Chair Steve Dowell questioned the promises that Mr. Tremaine referred to. Mr. Tremaine indicated
that it had been understood by the Lewis' that their property would not be down zoned when it was
annexed into the City of Kent. Dowell asked for clarification from staff.
Mr. Harris stated that City Council had made a zoning decision regarding this parcel during the
Meridian Annexation. He indicated that it was not appropriate for the Board to reconsider why a
decision was made but rather consider what is brought before them for consideration today.
Mr. Tremaine stated that the City Council had not considered the half a million dollars it would cost
for road improvements to develop this property.
Chair Dowell asked staff for confirmation that the public would have another opportunity to speak
before the City Council regarding this matter. Mr. Harris stated that the Board's recommendation
would be sent to the City Council. Then the Council will hold a public hearing at which the public
. would be given an opportunity to speak.
Charles M. O'Brien, 13522 SE 257th Street. Mr. O'Brien stated that he purchased his house in
a neighborhood for a certain quality of life. Besides the Lewis property there has been a good
rapport between the neighbors. Mr. O'Brien has lived in this neighborhood for 18 years. He does
not want to see this type of development come into his neighborhood and have to deal with the
additional traffic constraints. Mr. O'Brien was concerned with the Lewis proposal of putting only
ten units per.acre when the zone being requested is for 16 units per acre. He opposes this proposal
stating it hurts his own standard of living.
George Lewis. Mr. Lewis purchased the property 25 years ago. His parents have lived on the
property for the 25 years. His father loves the property. He stated that the reason the adjacent
property owners oppose the development is because they enjoy using the "park". He indicated that
his father keeps the grounds up on the property and due to medical conditions he is unable to
continue with the upkeep. Mr. Lewis stated there are presently 18 cabins on the property which are
occupied by young and middle aged persons.
Mr. Lewis requested that the Board continue this item to the next public hearing. He would like an
opportunity to respond to the staff report and have time to confer with an attorney. He felt the City
had wrongfully down-zoned his property. He also stated that he felt the Determination of
• Nonsignificance and the staff report represented two very different perceptions regarding his
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proposal. The Determination of Nonsignificance outlined workable conditions while the staff report
recommended denying his application.
Mr. Lewis explained that his intention was to develop ten single family units per acre. He is not
intending to build apartments and questioned staff how that could be worded better to indicate his
intention.
Board member Ron Harmon questioned Mr. Lewis' application on which he requested low density
multifamily designation. Mr. Tremaine explained that he was advised by the Planning Department
to request low density multifamily based on the intended use for the property. Mr. Harmon stated
that it is conflicting to hear testimony that the applicant would like to develop single family homes
when the application requests a multifamily designation. Mr. Tremaine explained that the intended
use is single family residences with attached walls. The City of Kent classifies attached walls as
multifamily. Mr. Lewis indicated that the verbiage used was under advisement of the Planning
Department.
Chair Steve Dowell questioned whether the Board was able to continue one item or did the entire
group of amendments have to go with one recommendation. Mr. Harris stated that the Board has .
an option-of continuing a specific item; however, he recommended that the Board make their
recommendation tonight and if Mr. Lewis has any future information to add he may present that
information to the City Council.
Mr. Lewis indicated that Mr; O'Neill had advised him that it was his option to request the Board to
consider continuing this item to December 9 if he felt he needed additional time to respond to the
staff recommendation.
Planning Manager Fred Satterstrom explained that it is the role of the Planning Department to assist
an applicant in completing the application process. It is not assumed that the public knows the
regulations. Mr. Satterstrotn explained that he was the one who assisted Mr. Tremaine with this
application. He also explained that King County has a Planned Unit Development Ordinance that
allows for cluster development of residential units in a single family zone; Kent does not. Based on
the applicant's desire to attach walls and to develop at a density of ten units per acre,Mr. Satterstrom
advised the applicant to request what was indicated on the application form.
Chair Dowell 'questioned whether the City of Kent has a Planned Unit Development.
Mr. Satterstrom explained that the City does maintain a Planned Unit Development Ordinance. It
only applies to multifamily zones. The single family PUD had been rescinded four years ago well
before the Meridian Annexation took place. .
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Carol Voss, 14610 SE 266th Street. Ms. Voss was very active in getting Lake Meridian annexed
into the City of Kent. She stated that being adjacent to the City she has always been impacted by
the policies made by the City and wanted to be an active part of the decision process. Ms. Voss
stated that it had become very clear from public testimony, staff, and the City Council that the City
was against adding any additional multifamily development especially on East Hill. The City made
a clear understanding that it was their goal to encourage single family development. She stated that
a four-plex is still multifamily development and she opposes the proposal.
George Canada, 13520 SE 258th. Mr. Canada lives in the Lake Meridian area. He stated that he
was able to purchase his home four years ago and doesn't agree with the Lewis' claim that there is
no affordable housing in the Lake Meridian area. He opposes the Lewis application.
Mr. Lewis again emphasized to the Board that the Planning Department advised him that he could
request a continuation to December 9th meeting. Mr. O'Neill explained that when Mr. Lewis came
to the Planning Department he expressed his concern with the staff recommendation and not having
adequate time to prepare for a response to the staff recommendation. Mr. O'Neill explained to Mr.
Lewis that he had the option of requesting the Board to continue the deliberations until the next
. meeting.
Board member Gloria LaBore sympathized with the Lewis' position. However, the adjoining
neighbors are looking at a substantial impact adding 16 units per acre on six plus acres. That would
add 100 plus units, 200 more cars,400 more people, 230 more children, and Ms. LaBore wonders
if that area could accommodate an increase of that magnitude.
Mr. Ron Tremaine stated that it was the applicants intention to develop the property with ten units
per acre. He offered the possibility of signing a contract with the City to hold them to their
intentions.
Walter Hazen,315 W. Meeker. Mr. Hazen explained that even though King County allows for
cluster development it is not a guarantee. He stated that water run off at Lake Meridian is already
a problem. He strongly opposed increasing the density. He emphasized that the King County
designation of 4 to 12 units did not guarantee 12 units per acre.
Board member Ron Harmon MOVED and Tom Brotherton SECONDED a motion to close the
public hearing. Motion carried.
Vice Chair Brad Bell relayed his regrets to the applicants but felt there was no reason to delay a
• decision. Harmon stated that a PUD is not guaranteed; it can be denied. He emphasized that a
four-plex is still considered a multifamily development.
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Board member Tom Brotherton MOVED to accept the staff recommendation to deny the Lewis
application (#CPA-96-3(C) & #CPZ-96-3) and Board member David Malik SECONDED the
motion. Motion carried.
CPA 96 3(D)/CP7-96-4-Robbins Amendment
Planning Director Jim Harris explained to the Board that this item was continued. The applicants
failed to post a public notice board on the site. Mr. O'Neill was in contact with the applicant's agent
who verbally informed him that the applicant did not want to move forward with this application.
Staff has attempted to make contact with the applicant both by phone and with a letter and there has
been no response to date. The Planning Department is unable to move forward with this application
due to insufficient public notice.
C'PA 96 3(E)/CPZ 96-5-Pasko Amendment
Senior Planner Kevin O'Neill explained that this amendment consists of two parcels that are
approximately nine acres in size. During the Meridian Annexation process King County had
erroneously given the staff the wrong zoning information for these two specific parcels. This
application was made by staff to return these parcels to a commercial designation concurrent with
what was in existence at the time of the annexation.
Chair Dowell opened the public hearing.
Richard Pasko, 24503 142nd Ave SE. Mr. Pasko is the property owner and supports the staff
recommendation.
Kenneth Robinson,13236 SE 270th Street. Mr.Robinson voiced his concern regarding the private
road he indicated had been torn up by a past development. He stated that he had no feelings
regarding the commercial designation. He asked that when the property is being developed they
leave the private access road alone.
Paul Sheppard, 13256 SE 272nd Street. Mr. Sheppard stated that he had a lot of problems with
the past development. He opposes the development. He stated he would like to see Kent slow down
in the development.
Board member Ron Harmon MOVED and Board member Tom Brotherton SECONDED a motion
to close the public hearing. The motion carried.
Mr. Harmon MOVED to approve staff recommendation to change the parcels to commercial
designations. Vice Chair Brad Bell SECONDED the motion. •
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CPA-96-3(F) City of Kent- Finance Dent& CPA-96-3(G) -Public Works Dept
Senior Planner Kevin O'Neill explained that the Capital Facilities and Transportation Elements of
the Comprehensive Plan need to be updated due to the Meridian Annexation. The major changes
include updating additions to inventory,projects,and financial information relating to the larger City
limits. Mr. O'Neill stated that Finance Director May Miller and City Engineer Gary Gill are
available to answer any specific questions the Board may have.
Chair Steve Dowell opened the public hearing.
Finance Director May Miller stated that she was available to answer any question the Board may
have. After no public testimony, Board member Tom Brotherton MOVED and Ron Harmon
SECONDED a motion to close the public hearing. Motion carried.
Vice Chair Brad Bell MOVED to accept the staff recommended amendments for the Capital
Facilities and Transportation Elements of the Comprehensive Plan as outlined in the November 25
staff report. The motion was SECONDED by Board member Tom Brotherton. Motion carried.
• #ZCA-96-7 ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE PROCEDURES.
Planner Matt Jackson outlined the staff recommended proposals for administrative variances and
procedures as discussed in the staff report. The staff is recommending changing the zoning code to
implement Administrative Variance procedures, expand the use of joint use of parking facilities and
implement new transit and rideshare provisions, and increase the maximum allowable size of
detached accessory dwelling units that can be converted from existing accessory buildings.
Board member Ron Harmon questioned if there was an existing fee for variances. Mr. Jackson
explained the current fee structure ($100 for single family residential variances and$300 for other
variances). Board member Tom Brotherton questioned whether this procedure would apply with an
existing code violation. Mr. Jackson explained that the City typically tries to give a person a grace
period to either meet the standards in place or apply for a variance. If the variance is not approved
then they are liable to code enforcement action.
Chair Steve Dowell opened the public hearing.
Rodger Anderson,Seattle King County Association of Realtors, 12015 115th Ave NE,Kirkland
Mr. Anderson is a member of the Kent Chamber of Commerce. He supports the proposal.
Board member Ron Harmon MOVED and Tom Brotherton SECONDED a motion to close the
• public hearing. Motion carried.
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Mr. Harmon MOVED to 'accept the staff recommendations as outlined in the staff report for
Administrative Variance procedures. Vice Chair Brad Bell SECONDED the motion. Motion
carried.
Board member Ron Harmon MOVED and Gloria LaBore SECONDED a motion to adjourn. Motion
carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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J es P. Harris
ecording Secretary
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