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PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
AUGUST 24, 2009
Committee Members: Chair Jamie Danielson, Les Thomas, Deborah Ranniger
Danielson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Thomas MOVED and Ranniger SECONDED to approve the Minutes of
July 13, 2009. Motion CARRIED 3-0.
2. SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM (SMP) UPDATE (CPA-2007-1)
Planner Erin George presented the Shoreline Master Program Update and advised
that the City received comment letters from; Futurewise, Soos Creek Sewer &
Water District, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Washington State Department of Fish &
Wildlife and Jerry Whitten to which staff prepared detailed responses. George
stated that several amendments were made to the SMP based on the comment
letters and input received from citizens.
George stated that the Land Use & Planning Board voiced concerns regarding public
access at their July 27th public hearing. George stated that she had previously
presented amended public access requirements at the second public hearing on
August 10th. She stated that private community access would be required for
subdivisions more than 4 lots in size and for multi-family developments. George
stated that public access is only required if a public project or property is involved
or if existing access is interfered with.
George stated that staff added a footnote to the SMP regarding building heights to
ensure referral to Kent’s Zoning Code.
George stated that staff proposed conditional use permit requirements for in-
stream structures such as dams. She stated that these requirements would apply
to public projects. George explained that these types of structures heavily impact
stream flows so that extra scrutiny is warranted.
George stated that existing swim platforms may be replaced at the same
dimensions as existing platforms, up to a maximum of 150 square feet in size. She
stated that an additional 8 new platforms will be allowed on Lake Meridian at a
maximum size of 150 square feet per platform so linking these platforms with
existing platforms will allow for an increase of the fireworks display in Lake
Meridian’s annual fireworks show by 50%.
George stated that if the Committee recommends adoption, staff anticipates
sending this proposal to the full Council on September 15th. She stated that upon
adoption, a final, locally adopted SMP will be submitted to the Department of
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Ecology (DOE). DOE has the option to hold their own public hearing and
incorporates a 30-day comment period. George stated that staff anticipates an
effective date for the SMP of late fall 2009, meeting the December 1st State
mandated adoption deadline.
Thomas MOVED to recommend adoption of the Shoreline Master Program
Update and Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2007-1 and Ranniger
SECONDED the Motion. Danielson called for the vote. Motion PASSED 2-0
with Chair Danielson recusing herself.
As a clarification of the motion, Ranninger MOVED to recommend adoption
of the Shoreline Master Program Update and Comprehensive Plan
Amendment CPA-2007-1 as presented by staff including Option C related to
Public Access. Thomas SECONDED the Motion. Motion PASSED 2-0 with
Danielson recusing herself.
3. COTTAGE HOUSING DEMONSTRATION ORDINANCE UPDATE (CPA-2008-2)
Planner Katie Heinitz presented the Cottage Housing Demonstration Update and
advised that the City received two proposals by the submittal deadline date of July
31st. The Blueberry Hill Cottages is proposing 30 cottages located on a 4-acre site
located at the corner of 116th and 240th. The Apple Lane Cottages is proposing 8
cottages on a 1.4 acre site (retaining two existing duplexes on the eastern side of
the property) located on 116th just north of Kent Kangley.
Heinitz stated that a neighborhood meeting will be held for the Apple Lane proposal
on August 27th from 7-9 p.m. at the Kent Commons in the Mill Creek Room. The
meeting for the Blueberry Hill proposal is set for August 31st from 6-7 p.m. at the
Kent School District Office on 256th in the Mount Adams Room.
Heinitz stated that once the meetings are held, the applicants have an opportunity
to revise their proposals based on comments obtained from those meetings.
Thereafter, the Cottage Housing Committee will meet to review the proposals and
determine whether or not to accept either of the proposals.
Heinitz stated that a press release was issued last week to solicit interest from
citizens to be on the Cottage Housing Committee. Heinitz stated that two people
have already expressed interest. She stated that staff anticipates the selection of
two citizens to be completed by mid-September by the PEDC Chair Jamie
Danielson. Heinitz stated that the proposal selection should be completed by
October.
This report was for informational purposes only.
Adjournment
Chair Danielson adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
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Pamela Mottram, Planning & Economic Development
Committee Secretary
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