HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 11/14/2011 (3) ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director
KENT Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
w"111I".T." Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S
Kent, WA 98032-5895
AGENDA
LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
7:00 P.M.
LUPB MEMBERS:
Dana Ralph-Chair; Jack Ottini-Vice Chair, Steve Dowell, Navdeep Gill, Barbara Phillips and
Jim Sturgul
CITY STAFF:
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager,
Katie Graves, AICP, Planner
David Galazin, Assistant City Attorney
This is to notify you that the City of Kent Land Use & Planning Board will hold a Workshop
on:
Monday, November 14, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
Kent City Hall, City Council Chambers East
220 Fourth Avenue S
No public testimony is taken at workshops, although the public is welcome to attend. The
Agenda Packet for this meeting may be accessed through the City of Kent's Website at
http://kentwa.igm2.com/citizens/Default.aspx?DepartmentID=1004.
The workshop agenda will include the following item(s):
1. Kent City Code KCC 12.04 Updates rZCA-2011-31
Discussion of amendments to KCC 12.04
2. Communities Putting Prevention to Work-Healthy Food Systems
Discussion of draft comprehensive plan policies related to access to healthy food
systems.
For further information or to obtain copies of the Land Use & Planning Board Agenda Packet
please contact the Planning Division office at (253) 856-5454 or send an e-mail to Pamela
Mottram at pmottram(abkentwa.gov.
You may access the City's website for documents and information pertaining to the Land
Use & Planning Board at: http://kentwa.igm2.com/citizens/Default.aspx?DepartmentID=1004.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at
253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call 1-800-833-6388 or call the City of Kent
Economic & Community Development Department directly at (253) 856-5499 (TDD).
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
• Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Director
KENT Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
WASHINGTON
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
November 7, 2011
TO: Chair Dana Ralph and Land Use & Planning Board Members
FROM: Katie Graves, Planner
RE: Code Amendments [ZCA-2011-3]
For November 14, 2011 Workshop
SUMMARY: Local planning legislation arises from many sources — Federal, State
or regional mandates; changes to local community vision; complaints; need for
clarity; updated technologies, business operations or strategies that make existing
codes outdated; conflicts with updated codes in other City departments; and many
others. Planning Services is submitting for Board consideration another group of
draft amendments; in this case those related to the administration of Subdivisions,
Binding Site Plans, and Lot Line Adjustments (Kent City Code 12.04). Clarifying
procedures, removing ambiguity in the code, updating the code for consistency with
state laws and regulations, and streamlining permit review processes eliminate
barriers in the permit process and provide consistency for applicants and city
departments.
BACKGROUND: Staff presented a draft list of all potential code amendments at
the Land Use and Planning Board workshop on July 11, 2011. This code
amendment encompasses potential amendments to Chapter 12.04 of Kent City
Code that regulates the administration of Subdivisions, Binding Site Plans, and Lot
Line Adjustments (see attached), but does not propose changes to binding site
plans or calculation of lot size as initially included on July 11, 2011. General review
of the binding site plan regulations is more appropriate under a separate
amendment, and staff determined that lot size averaging is not necessary because
of existing flexibility already allowed by code. The proposed changes are primarily
related to a broader permit review process, clarifications, and consistencies.
Staff will be present at the November 141h workshop to go over these items in more
detail.
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Kent City Code 12.04 Proposed Amendments
12.04.117 Pre-application review.
A. Applications fOF a tentative subdivision OF tentative shOFt subdivi
application n9eeting and Feview shall be filed with planning seFViees. Pursuant to
KCC 12.01.080, a pre-application n9eeting-conference is Fequired encouraged for aH
subdivisions, ail Type I and Type II short subdivisions, and enly fOF Type T shOFt
subdivisions •°•" that require SEPA review. The scale and information required
for a pre-application n9eefing conference and the number of copies to be filed shall
be in accordance with the requirements of the planning n9an ge-F application
checklist.
B. Planning seFViees shall tFansn9it cepies of the tentative plat to the fiFe, public
WOF'Es, and paFlEs depaFtngents, Public utility agencies seFYing the aFea, and to any
G. A n9eeting on the tentative plat shall be he'd that is attended by planning
se. V ies_, __..s. City _sr_. _nest_ _.._._ . sss.. s series of the tentative plat,. and the
tentative plat should be discussed at such n9eeting. These Fecengngendatmens and
petential conditions of appFeval of the application shall be FeCOFded on WFiting and
D. The Fecengn9endatiens of the eity depaFtngents shall be based on whetheF the
tentative plat
subdivision will be i
S. Not detFingental to the natUFal enviFenngent OF its SUFFOundings.
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12.04.263 Clustering in urban separators.
A. All subdivisions and short subdivisions in the SR-1 zoning district shall be
required to be clustered pursuant to this section when the property is located
wholly or partially within an urban separator as designated on the city of Kent
comprehensive land use plan map.
B. Except as described in subsection C of this section, cluster subdivisions and short
subdivisions shall be subject to the SR-8 zoning district development standards
outlined in KCC Title 15. These standards include, but are not limited to, minimum
lot size, width, yards, setbacks, parking, landscaping, signage, etc.
C. The provisions of KCC 12.04.235 through 12.04.250, as well as other applicable
portions of this chapter, shall apply unless specifically exempted. In addition, the
following standards shall apply to clustered subdivisions or short subdivisions:
1. Location. The cluster residential development shall be required in the SR-1
zoning district within urban separator areas.
2. Permitted uses. The cluster residential development option shall include only
single-family residential uses.
3. Minimum area. No minimum area is established for a cluster residential
development.
4. Permitted density. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted in a cluster
development shall be no greater than the number of dwelling units allowed for the
parcel as a whole for the zoning district in which it is located.
5. Lot size. The minimum lot size of individual building lots within a cluster
subdivision or short subdivision is two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.
New lots created by any subdivision or short subdivision action shall be clustered in
groups not exceeding eight (8) units. There may be more than one (1) cluster per
project. Separation between cluster groups shall be a minimum of one hundred
twenty (120) feet.
6. Lot width. The minimum lot width for individual building lots in a cluster
subdivision or short subdivision shall be thirty (30) feet.
7. Other development standards. Development standards other than lot size, and
lot width, and density shall be the same as are required within the SR—1 SR-8
zoning district.
8. Common open space. The common open space in a cluster subdivision or short
subdivision shall be a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the nonconstrained area of
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the parcel. The nonconstrained area of the parcel includes all areas of the parcel,
minus critical areas, as defined in RCW 36.70A.030(5) as currently and hereinafter
amended, and buffers. The remainder of the nonconstrained area of the parcel shall
be the buildable area of the parcel. The common open space tracts created by
clustering shall be located and configured in the manner that best connects and
increases protective buffers for environmentally sensitive areas, connects and
protects area wildlife habitat, creates connectivity between the open space provided
by the clustering and other adjacent open spaces as well as existing or planned
public parks and trails, and maintains scenic vistas. Critical areas and buffers shall
not be used in determining lot size and common open space requirements in a
cluster subdivision or short subdivision. All natural features (significant stands of
trees and rock outcropping), as well as critical areas (such as streams, steep slopes
and wetlands and their buffers) shall be preserved.
Future development of the common open space shall be prohibited. Except as
specified on recorded documents creating the common open space, all common
open space resulting from lot clustering shall not be altered or disturbed in a
manner that degrades adjacent environmentally sensitive areas, rural areas,
agricultural areas, or resource lands; impairs scenic vistas and the connectivity
between the open space provided by the clustered development and adjacent open
spaces; degrades wildlife habitat; and impairs the recreational benefits enjoyed by
the residents of the development. Such common open spaces shall be conveyed to
residents of the development, conveyed to a homeowners' association for the
benefit of the residents of the development, or conveyed to the city with the city's
consent and approval.
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12.04.227 Procedure for alteration of a subdivision or short subdivision.
A. 1f-aAn applicant wishes requestinq to alter a subdivision or short subdivision or
any portion thereof, except as provided in KCC 12.04.230, that peFSvn shall submit
to the Permit Center an a plat alteration application to planning seFVieeS Fecluesting
the akeFatmen. The application shall include submittal requirements as described in
the application form, applicable fees, as well as contain the signatures of all persons
having an ownership interest in lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions within the
subdivision or short subdivision or in that portion to be altered.
B. The planning der director shall have the authority to determine whether the
proposed alteration constitutes a minor or major alteration. Major alterations are
those which that substantially change the basic design, increase the number of lots,
densit , substantially decrease open space, substantially change conditions of
subdivision or short subdivision approval, or other similar requirements or
provisions. Minor alterations are those that make minor changes to engineering
design or lot dimensions, decrease the number of lots to be created, or increase
open space, or other similar minor changes. Major alterations shall be treated as
new applications for purposes of vesting.
C. If the subdivision or short subdivision is subject to restrictive covenants which
were filed at the time of the approval, and the application for alteration would result
in the violation of a covenant, the application shall contain an agreement signed by
all parties subject to the covenants providing that the parties agree to terminate or
alter the relevant covenants to accomplish the purpose of the alteration of the
subdivision or short subdivision or any portion thereof.
D. If the alteration is requested prior to final plat or final short plat review and
signature, a minor alteration may be approved with consent of the planning
der director and the public works director. A major plat or short plat alteration
shall require consent of the short subdivision committee for short subdivisions or
the hearing examiner for subdivisions after public notice and a public meeting or
hearing is held. Planning services shall provide notice of the application for a major
plat or short plat alteration to all owners of property within the subdivision or short
subdivision, all parties of record, and as was required by the original subdivision or
short subdivision application. The planning der director shall have the
authority to determine whether the proposed alteration constitutes a minor or
major alteration pursuant to subsection (B) of this section.
E. If the alteration is requested after final plat or final short plat review and
signature, but prior to filing the final plat or final short plat with King County, a plat
or short plat alteration may be approved with consent of the short subdivision
committee for short subdivisions or the city council for subdivisions. Upon receipt of
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an application for alteration, planning services shall provide notice of the application
to all owners of property within the subdivision or short subdivision, all parties of
record, and as was required by the original application. The notice shall establish a
date for a public meeting or hearing.
F. If the alteration is requested after filing the final plat or final short plat with King
County, a minor plat or short plat alteration may be approved with consent of the
short subdivision committee in the case of short subdivisions or the city council for
subdivisions. If the planning der director determines that the proposed
alteration is a major alteration, pursuant to subsection (B) of this section, then the
planning der director may require replatting pursuant to this chapter. Upon
receipt of an application for alteration, planning services shall provide notice of the
application to all owners of property within the subdivision or short subdivision, all
parties of record, and as was required by the subdivision or short subdivision plat
application. The notice shall establish a date for a public meeting or hearing.
G. The city shall determine the public use and interest in the proposed alteration
and may deny or approve the application for alteration. If any land within the
alteration is part of an assessment district, any outstanding assessments shall be
equitably divided and levied against the remaining lots, parcels, or tracts, or be
levied equitably on the lots resulting from the alteration. If any land within the
alteration contains a dedication to the general use of persons residing within the
subdivision, such land may be altered and divided equitably between adjacent
properties.
H. After approval of the alteration, the city shall order the applicant to produce a
revised drawing of the approved alteration of the subdivision or short subdivision,
which after signature the final plat or final short plat shall be filed with King County
to become the lawful plat or short plat of the property.
I. This section shall not be construed as applying to the alteration or replatting of
any plat or short plat of state-granted shore lands.
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12.04.221 Subdivision preliminary plat expiration.
OPTION A:
A. Subdivision preliminary plat approval shall lapse five (5) seven ( 7) years from
the date of approval unless a final plat based on the preliminary plat, or any phase
thereof, and meeting all of the requirements of this chapter and Chapter 58.17
RCW, is submitted to the city council for approval within five (5) seven ( 7) years
from the date of subdivision preliminary plat approval. Preliminary subdivision
applications submitted after December 31, 2014, shall lapse five (5) years from the
date of approval unless the final plat is submitted to the city council for approval
within the five (5) years from the date of subdivision preliminary_plat approval.
One (1) extension of one (1) year shall be granted to an applicant who files
WFitten Fecluest with planning seFviees at 'east thiFty (M) ealendaF days befeFe the
expiFatien of the five (5) yeaF peFi0d if the applicant can show that he/she has
attempted in good faith to obtain approval of the final plat within the five (5) seven
year period, or for those applications submitted after December 31, 2014
within the five (5) year period.
B. Additional time extensions beyond the one (1) year period may be granted by
the planning der director if the applicant can show unusual circumstances or
situations which make it impossible to record the final plat within the sip (6) eight
(8) year period (or for those applications submitted after December 31, 2014 within
the six (6) year period). The applicant must file a written request with planning
services for this additional time extension. The request must be filed on or before
the at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the subdivision preliminary plat
expiration date. The request must include documentation as to the need for the
additional time. Additional time extensions shall not be granted in greater than one
(1) year increments.
C. In the case of a phased subdivision, final plat approval by the city council of any
phase of the subdivision preliminary plat will constitute an automatic one (1) year
extension for the filing of the final plat for the next phase of the subdivision.
OPTION B:
A. Subdivision preliminary plat approval shall lapse as provided in RCW 58.17.140
five (5) yeaFS fFOn9 the date of appFOval unless a final plat based on the preliminary
plat, or any phase thereof, and meeting all of the requirements of this chapter and
Chapter 58.17 RCW, is submitted to the city council for approval within the time
period allowed by RCW 58.17.140 five (5) yeaFS fFOn9 the date of subdivision
One (1) extension of one (1) year shall be granted to an
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applicant who files a WFitten Fecluest with planning seFViees at 'east thiFty (30�
if the applicant can
show that he/she has attempted in good faith to obtain approval of the final plat
within the time period provided in RCW 58.17.140.
B. Additional time extensions beyond the one (1) year period may be granted by
the planning der director if the applicant can show unusual circumstances or
situations which make it impossible to record the final plat within the sip (6) limited
extended time period. The applicant must file a written request with planning
services for this additional time extension. The request must be filed at least thirty
(30) calendar days prior to the subdivision preliminary plat expiration date. The
request must include documentation as to the need for the additional time.
Additional time extensions shall not be granted in greater than one (1) year
increments.
C. In the case of a phased subdivision, final plat approval by the city council of any
phase of the subdivision preliminary plat will constitute an automatic one (1) year
extension for the filing of the final plat for the next phase of the subdivision.
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
• Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Director
KEN T Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
WASHINGTON
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
November 7, 2011
TO: Chair Dana Ralph and Land Use and Planning Board Members
FROM: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
RE: Communities Putting Prevention to Work - Healthy Food Systems
For Workshop of November 14, 2011
SUMMARY: As part of the City of Kent's $180,000 grant from Communities Putting
Prevention to Work, Planning staff drafted potential comprehensive plan policies
related to access to healthy food. At the Board's September 261h workshop, staff
introduced the purpose of the grant and the Board discussed possible
comprehensive plan policies. Staff will present more refined draft policies at the
Board's November 141h workshop.
BACKGROUND: In March, 2010 as part of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided funds to
Public Health-Seattle & King County for a project entitled Communities Putting
Prevention to Work (CPPW). The City of Kent received $180,000 from that funding
to provide a three-pronged policy effort on Healthy Land use and Transportation,
Access to Healthy Food, and Healthy Food Procurement. Planning Division staff
work will focus on the attached policies related to access to healthy food.
At the November 141h meeting, staff would like to discuss with the Board draft
policies for consideration.
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Charlene Anderson,AICP, Planning Manager
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Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW)
Healthy Food Systems—Draft Policies
1. Prioritize permitting timelines for businesses offering significant healthy food options,
particularly when located in underserved or low-income areas or around schools.
2. Provide technical economic development assistance in forming and financing healthy food
cooperative purchasing groups.
3. Encourage food systems that preserve and sustain diverse,traditional healthy food cultures of
ethnic minority communities.
4. Promote media coverage for healthy menu-certified businesses in Kent.
5. Support local food policy councils or coalitions and community events that promote healthy
foods.
6. Allow farmers markets as a temporary use in all commercial and industrial zones.
7. Support the development of temporary farm stands, urban agriculture projects and community
vegetable gardens on school, park and community center sites,vacant lots, in multiple family
and low-income housing projects, and as a program element in open space planning.
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