HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 05/14/2012 ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director
• Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
� KENT Phone: 253-856-5454
wAs III. ,o14
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S
Kent, WA 98032-5895
AGENDA
LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD
WORKSHOP
MAY 14, 2012
7:00 P.M.
LUPB MEMBERS:
Alan Gray, Chair; Barbara Phillips, Vice-Chair; Steve Dowell, Navdeep Gill,
Jack Ottini, Randall Smith, and Jim Sturgul
CITY STAFF:
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager; Matt Gilbert, AICP, Principal
Planner; Katie Graves, Planner; David Galazin, Assistant City Attorney
This is to notify you that the Land Use and Planning Board will hold a Workshop
on MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012, in Kent City Hall, City Council Chambers, 220
Fourth Avenue S, at 7:00 p.m. No public testimony is taken at workshops,
although the public is welcome to attend. The workshop agenda will include the
following item(s):
1. rZCA-2012-11 Kent City Code (KCC) Chapter 15.05 (Katie Graves)
2No workshop to discuss proposed amendments specific to KCC 15.05 -
Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements Code.
2. rCPA-2008-3(Rl)1 2011 Water System Plan
Discussion of changes to draft 2008 Comprehensive Water System Plan
based on comments received from neighboring purveyors, various
water jurisdictions, King County, and the Washington State Department
of Health (DOH).
You may access the City's website for documents pertaining to the Land Use and Planning Board
at: htto://kentwa.igm2.com/citizens/Default.asox?DeoartmentlD=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 the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at
1-800-833-6388 or call the City of Kent Planning Division directly at (253) 856-5499 (TDD) or the
main line at (253) 856-5454.
This page intentionally left blank.
1
ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
• Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Director
KENT Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
WASH INGTON
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
May 4, 2012
TO: Chair Alan Gray and Land Use & Planning Board Members
FROM: Katie Graves, Planner
RE: Code Amendments — Off-Street Parking & Loading Requirements
[ZCA-2012-1]
For May 14, 2012 Workshop
SUMMARY: Planning Services is submitting for Board consideration another group
of potential code amendments, in this case those found in Kent City Code 15.05,
Off-Street Parking and Loading Areas. This section of code has been effective in
ensuring that parking needs for development are met; it generally includes
appropriate flexibility; and it is not difficult to administer or understand. However,
some items need amending to modernize the code and provide clarity where there
is confusion. Staff reviewed a preliminary list of these items at the April 91h
workshop. Since the April 91h workshop, staff has been further researching
amendment items to help answer questions from the Board and provide further
information.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: Staff presented a draft list of potential code amendments at the
Land Use and Planning Board workshop on July 11, 2011. The list included changes
to Chapter 15.05, Off-street Parking and Loading Areas. Amendments to be
considered include the following:
- Stall sizes and number: Code comparisons with other jurisdictions in Puget
Sound found Kent's current compact stall dimension is one of the largest and
the allowance for number of compact stalls is among the smallest (See
Attachments C and D). Staff is proposing options that reduce the compact
stall size and increase the number of compact stalls permitted. These
amendments support development that is more urban in nature, allow
flexibility in parking lot design, and decrease the amount of impervious
surface. Although Staff research did not find a national standard for compact
stalls, according to one study, the 851h percentile size of vehicles on the road
in 2006 was 6'7" x 17'3". Standard stall size varies among jurisdictions and
staff is including an option for decrease in size.
z
Low Impact Development (LID): Stormwater management facilities are
encouraged to be integrated with parking lot landscaping. Clustering of
landscaping is permitted to encourage larger planting areas for LID. Parking
spaces and associated access driveways above the minimum required shall
be constructed of permeable surfacing, where feasible.
Single family residential parking areas: Staff research found that of the
eleven jurisdictions researched, nine require parking areas to be paved
(including King County) (See Attachment Q. Three options for code
amendments are outlined: a) parking areas must be paved and the first 40
feet of driveways shall be paved or to the face of the garage, whichever is
less; b) same as (a) for driveways, plus all parking areas in the front yard
shall be paved; c) similar to Auburn's code and to option (b), except not
more than 50 percent of the front yard or 800 square feet, whichever is
smaller, can be used as off-street parking surface.
Attached is a list of options for amendments to Kent City Code 15.05, along with
supporting documents. Staff will be present at the May 14th workshop to go over
these items in more detail.
KG\pm S\Pennl[\PIen\ZONING_CJDE_PMENDMENTS\2o12\ZCA-2o12-1\wFB\s-1412\S�f emo.doc
Enc: Att.A: Amendments to Kent City Code 15.05, Off-street Parking and Loading Areas
Att. B: Loading space diagram
Att. C: Stall Size Comparison
Att. D: School Count, Church Count, and Compact Stall% Comparison
Att. E: Residential Parking Paving Requirements Comparison
cc: Fred Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director
Charlene Anderson,AICP, Planning Manager
Project File ZCA-2012-1
LUPB Workshop
May 14, 2012
#ZCA-2012-1
Page 2 of 2
3
ATTACHMENT A.
Chapter 15.05
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS*
Sections:
15.05.010 Purpose.
15.05.020 Categories of uses and conditions of uses covered by chapter.
15.05.030 Location of off-street parking.
15.05.040 Parking standards for specific activities.
15.05.050 Drive-in businesses.
15.05.060 Loading space.
15.05.070 Off-street parking regulations for downtown commercial and
downtown commercial enterprise districts.
15.05.080 Size and design standards.
15.05.090 Overhang exception, landscaping, paving, wheel stops, drainage,
lighting and curbing.
15.05.100 Off-street parking plans.
15.05.110 Electric vehicle charging station spaces.
*Cross reference(s) — Parking regulations, ch. 9.38.
15.05.010 Purpose.
A. It is the purpose of this chapter to specify the off-street parking and loading
requirements for all uses permitted in this title, and to describe design standards
and other required improvements.
B. The planning director shall have the authority to waive or modify specific
requirements of this chapter or to impose additional off-street parking requirements
in unique circumstances to ensure that the intent of this chapter is met and to allow
for flexibility and innovation in design. Unique circumstances may include, but are
not limited to the following:
1. Proximity to transit stations, transfer points, or transit stops;
2. Flexible work hour scheduling for employees;
1
4
3. Documentation of parking patterns and demand of employees and patrons;
4. Physical circumstances of the site such as topography, lot size/shape, and
environmentally sensitive areas.
(Ord. No. 3409, § 39, 7-7-98)
15.05.020 Categories of uses and conditions of uses covered by chapter.
A. New construction. New construction is covered by this chapter as follows:
1. Buildings constructed or enlarged.
2. Other structures or use areas constructed or enlarged.
3. Parking lots constructed or enlarged as follows:
a. If new or adding the equivalent of fifty (50) percent or more of the existing
parking lot area, the entire parking facility must meet the standards of this title.
b. If adding less than fifty (50) percent of the existing parking lot area, only the
new portion must meet the standards of this title.
B. Change in use. When the occupancy of any land use, structure or building, or
any part of a building, structure or land use, is changed to another use, parking
shall be provided to meet the parking requirements of the new use.
15.05.030 Location of off-street parking.
A. Single-family dwellings. Required parking for a single-family dwelling shall be
located on the same lot as the building it is to serve.
B. Multifamily dwellings. Required parking for multifamily dwellings may be on a
contiguous lot if located within five hundred (500) feet of the dwelling units. The lot
shall be legally encumbered by an easement or other appropriate means to ensure
continuous use of the parking facilities. Documentation shall require review and
approval of the city attorney.
C. Other uses. For uses other than those described in subsections (A) and (B) of
this section, required parking may be in areas other than on the premises if the
additional required amount of parking area is set aside for a particular use in sueh
eanother lot located within five hundred (500) feet
from the premises. The lot or area to be utilized shall be legally encumbered by an
easement or other appropriate means to ensure continuous use of the parking
facilities. Documentation shall require review and approval of the city attorney.
2
5
15.05.040 Parking standards for specific activities.
A. Standards for the number of parking spaces for specific activities are indicated in
the following chart:
SPECIFIC LAND USE PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENT
Living activities
Single-family Two (2) parking spaces per single-family
dwelling.
Duplex Two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit.
Multifamily', 2.3,4 One (1) parking space per unit for efficiency
apartments in all sized developments; two
(2) parking spaces for each dwelling unit for
developments with forty-nine (49) or less
dwelling units; one and eight-tenths (1.8)
parking spaces per dwelling unit for
developments of fifty (50) or more dwelling
units.
vi`-c"`'c"ri-®r-nrcccr® `.s..r` c.r`$r°cr®®i®y cai®®c:r ®E}F
-.tto ..M°..I....
icoca nvi racmc-�c-s: _ c
vi®c�r �I' i®�.rpercC-Y
Accessory dwelling unit One (1) off-street parking space per
accessory unit is required in addition to the
required parking for the single-family home.
The planning director may waive this
requirement where there are special
circumstances related to the property and
its location. The surface of a required ADU
off-street parking space shall comply with
KCC 15.05.090(C).
3
6
Boardinghouses and lodging houses One (1) parking space for the proprietor,
plus one (1) space per sleeping room for
boarders or lodging use, plus one (1)
additional space for each four (4) persons
employed on the premises.
Mobile and manufactured home Two (2) parking spaces for each mobile
parks home site, ,,ene-(l` sereened-�>pae
t t r <yn
t,cri-®r-rcr® `zv
Recreational vehicle park One (1) parking space for each site.
Hotels5 One (1) parking space for each guest room,
plus two (2) parking spaces for each three
(3) employees.
Commercial activities
Banks6 One (1) parking space for each two hundred
(200) square feet of gross floor area, except
when part of a shopping center.
Professional and business offices6 One (1) parking space for each two hundred
fifty (250) square feet of gross floor area,
except when part of a shopping center.
Shopping centers' Four and one-half (4.5) spaces per one
thousand (1,000) square feet of gross
leaseable area (GLA) for centers having GLA
of less than four hundred thousand
(400,000) square feet, and five (5.0) spaces
per one thousand (1,000) square feet of
GLA for centers having a GLA of over four
hundred thousand (400,000) square feet.
Restaurants, nightclubs, taverns and One (1) parking space for each one hundred
lounges$ (100) square feet of gross floor area, except
when part of a shopping center.
4
7
Retail stores, supermarkets, One (1) parking space for each two hundred
department stores and personal (200) square feet of gross floor area, except
service shops' when located in a shopping center.
Other retail establishments; One (1) parking space for each five hundred
furniture, appliance, hardware (500) square feet of gross floor area, except
stores, household equipment service when located in a shopping center.
shops, clothing or shoe repair
shopslo
Drive-in business" One (1) parking space for each one hundred
(100) square feet of gross floor area, except
when located in a shopping center.
Uncovered commercial area, new One (1) parking space for each five
and used car lots, plant nursery thousand (5,000) square feet of retail sales
area in addition to any parking requirements
for buildings, except when located in a
shopping center.
Motor vehicle repair and services One (1) parking space for each four hundred
(400) square feet of gross floor area, except
when part of a shopping center.
Industrial showroom and display One (1) parking space for each five hundred
(500) square feet of display area.
Bulk retail stores One (1) parking space for each three
hundred fifty (350) square feet of gross
floor area.
Industrial activities
Manufacturing, research and testing One (1) parking space for each one
laboratories, creameries, bottling thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor
establishments, bakeries, canneries, area. For parking requirements for
printing and engraving shops associated office areas, see "Professional
and business offices." Maximum office area
of two (2} percent of gross floor area may
be included without additional arkin
5
8
requirements.
Warehouses and storage buildings One (1) parking space for each two
thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor
area. For parking requirements for
associated office areas see "Professional
and business offices." Maximum office area
of two (2) percent of gross floor area may
be included without additional parking
requirements.
Speculative warehouse and One (1) parking space for each one
industrial buildings with multiple use thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor
or tenant potential area if building size is less than one hundred
thousand (100,000) square feet, or one (1)
parking space for each two thousand
(2,000) square feet of gross floor area for
buildings which exceed one hundred
thousand (100,000) square feet gross of
floor area. This is a minimum requirement
and valid for construction permit purposes
only. Final parking requirements will be
based upon actual occupancy.
Recreation-amusement activities
Auditoriums, theaters, places of One (1) parking space for each four (4)
public assembly, stadiums and fixed seats, or one (1) parking space for
outdoor sports areas12 each one hundred (100) square feet of floor
area of main auditorium or of principal place
of assembly not containing fixed seats,
whichever is greater.
Bowling alleys13 Five (5) spaces for each alley, except when
located in a shopping center.
Dance halls and skating rinks14 One (1) parking space for each two hundred
(200) square feet of gross floor area, except
when located in a shopping center.
6
9
Golf driving ranges One (1) parking space for each driving
station.
Miniature golf courses One (1) parking space for each hole.
Recreational buildings, whether One (1) parking space for each two hundred
independent or associated with a (200) square feet of gross floor area. Such
multifamily complex spaces shall be located adjacent to the
building and shall be designated for visitors
by signing or other special markings.
Educational activities
Senior high schools, public, One (1) space for each employee plus one
parochial and private (1) space for each ten (10) students
enrolled. In addition, if buses for the
transportation of children are kept at the
school, one (1) off-street parking space
shall be provided for each bus, of a size
sufficient to park each bus.
One (1) additional parking space for each
one hundred (100) students shall be
provided for visitors in the vicinity of or
adjacent to the administration portion of the
building or complex. Such parking spaces
shall be so designated by signing or other
special marking as approved by the traffic
engineer.
Colleges and universities and Two and one-half (2 1/2) parking spaces for
business and vocational schooIS15 each employee, plus one (1) space for each
three (3) students residing on campus, plus
one (1) space for each five (5) day student
not residing on campus. In addition, if buses
for transportation of students are kept at
the school, one (1) off-street parking space
shall be provided for each bus, of a size
sufficient to park each bus.
One (1) additional parking space for each
7
10
one hundred (100) students shall be
provided for visitors in the vicinity of or
adjacent to the administration portion of the
building or complex. Such parking spaces
shall be so designated by signing or other
special marking as approved by the traffic
engineer.
Elementary and junior high OPTION A (existing regulatiansZ
Two and one-half (2 1/2) parking spaces for
each employee. In addition, if buses for
transportation of students are kept at the
school, one (1) off-street parking space
shall be provided for each bus, of a size
sufficient to park each bus.
One (1) additional parking space for each
one hundred (100) students shall be
provided for visitors in the vicinity of or
adjacent to the administration portion of the
building or complex. Such parking spaces
shall be so designated by signing or other
special marking as approved by the traffic
engineer.
OPTION B:
One 11) parking space far each eplayeeR
plus ane (1} parking space far every 50
student capacit (Capacity means the
designed capacity of the school, even if
actual enrollment varies by year.?. In
addition if buses far transportation of
students are kept at the school ane (1) off-
street parking space shall be provided for
each bus of a size sufficient to park each
bus. Consideration for student loading
/unloading and pick up drop off areas shall
be integrated in the site plan.
Libraries and museums One (1) parking space for each two hundred
fifty (250) square feet in office and public
8
11
use.
Day-care centers One (1) parking space for each employee,
plus loading and unloading areas.
Medical activities
Medical and dental offices16 One (1) parking space for each two hundred
(200) square feet of gross floor area, except
when located in a shopping center.
Convalescent, nursing and health One (1) parking space for each two (2)
institutions employees, plus one (1) parking space for
each three (3) beds.
Hospitals One (1) parking space for each three (3)
beds, plus one (1) parking space for each
staff doctor, plus one (1) parking space for
each three (3) employees.
Religious activities
GhtFrehe_S17 institutions or One (1) space for each five (5) seats in the
other places of worships' main auditorium/gathering place; provided,
that the spaces for any institution
shall not be less than ten (10). One 1 seat
is equivalent to seven (7} square feet, for
institutions that do not have seats in the
main gathering place. For all existing
institutions enlarging the seating
capacity of their auditoriums, one (1)
additional parking space shall be provided
for each five (5) additional seats provided
by the new construction. For all existing
;ter^ >-institutions making structural
alterations or additions which do not
increase the seating capacity of the
auditorium, no additional parking need be
provided.
9
12
Mortuaries or funeral homes One (1) parking space for each one hundred
(100) square feet of floor area of assembly
rooms.
Other uses For uses not specifically identified in this
section, the amount of parking required
shall be determined by the planning
department, based on staff experience,
parking required for similar uses, and, if
appropriate, documentation provided by the
applicant.
1. s, c defi , a c, ... a a
_ cc'° ruc-n tour„rcca�rcn cats cv"cci race
n r- h fe
,-ef
tug
F ®c'.tene rs'vr4 be
at t e4wn-e .
Where enclosed garages are utilized to provide parking required by this title, an
eighteen (18) foot stacking space shall be provided in front of such garage units.
Provided, however, the planning director shall have the authority to approve
alternative plans where the developer can assure that such garage units will
continue to be available for parking purposes and will not cause onsite parking or
circulation problems. These assurances include but are not limited to: (a) covenants
that run with the land or homeowners' association that require garages to be
utilized for the storage of vehicles, (b) maintenance of drive aisle widths of twenty-
six (26) feet in front of each garage unit, and (c) maintenance of minimum
clearances for fire lanes on the site. Sep vial parking far recreatianal vehicles will
not be required as tang as the facility does not permit recreational vehicles other
than campers ar vehicles that will fit into a normal-sized parking stall. If
recreational vehicles are to be permitted an the development, they must be
screened and fenced.
2. Exceptions for senior citizen apartments in multifamily buildings-in-the-per®;a;
busffves-sdtaC riet:
10
13
th a Fe f
�„c-sty ctu„z-�-„v� u-�,,
ba. The multifamily-parking-requirement e may be
reduced te-ne-
as determined by the planning director. The planning director
shall base hiss decision on a parking study that supp orts one or more of the
following:
i. Availability of private, convenient, regular transportation services to meet the
needs of the tenants;
ii. Accessibility to and frequency of public transportation;
iii. Pedestrian access to health, medical and shopping facilities;
iv. Minimum age requirement to reside in subject apartments;
v. Special support services offered by the facility.
vi. Low-income status of residents
� ek— tha di ft
-i-ccre,,ai®u�'rve;®®®crc.✓-oc-r® ®-case=®®�cr-:�- cn-®crc-.✓-x-r®uc °vr°®®® n c
3. In MTC-1, MTC-2, and MCR zoning districts, a minimum of three-fourths (0.75)
parking space per dwelling unit, or conduct a parking feasibility study to determine
need. No spaces provided for recreation vehicles.
4. In MTC-1, MTC-2, and MCR zoning districts, one (1) parking space for every four
(4) dwelling units, or conduct a parking feasibility study to determine need.
5. In MTC-1, MTC-2, and MCR zoning districts, one (1) parking space for each guest
room, plus two (2) parking spaces for every five (5) employees, or conduct a
parking feasibility study to determine need.
6. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, one (1) parking space for every four hundred
(400) square feet of gross floor area, except when part of a shopping center, or
conduct a parking feasibility study to determine need; in MTC-2 zoning district, one
(1) parking space for every five hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area, or
conduct a parking feasibility study to determine need.
11
14
7. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, one (1) parking space for every four hundred
(400) square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking feasibility study to
determine need.
8. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, one (1) parking space for every two hundred
(200) square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking feasibility study to
determine need; in MTC-2 zoning district, a minimum of one (1) parking space for
every three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking
feasibility study to determine need. No parking is required if use is three thousand
(3,000) square feet or less and with a parking supply of at least twenty (20) spaces
within five hundred (500) feet or one thousand (1,000) feet of a public garage.
9. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, one (1) parking space for every four hundred
(400) square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking feasibility study to
determine need; in MTC-2 zoning district, one (1) parking space for every five
hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking feasibility study
to determine need. No parking is required if use is eight hundred (800) square feet
or less and with a parking supply of at least twenty (20) spaces within five hundred
(500) feet or one thousand (1,000) feet of a public garage.
10. In MTC-1, MTC-2 and MCR zoning districts, one (1) parking space for every one
thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking feasibility
study to determine need. No parking is required if use is eight hundred (800)
square feet or less and with a parking supply of at least twenty (20) spaces within
five hundred (500) feet or one thousand (1,000) feet of a public garage.
11. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, one (1) parking space for every four
hundred (400) square feet of gross floor area, except when located in a shopping
center.
12. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, conduct a parking feasibility study to
determine need.
13. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, three (3) parking spaces for each alley,
except when located in a shopping center.
14. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, one (1) parking space for every five
hundred (500) square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking feasibility study
to determine need.
15. In MTC-1, MTC-2, and MCR zoning districts, conduct a parking feasibility study
to determine need.
16. In MTC-1, MTC-2, and MCR zoning districts, a minimum of one (1) parking
space for every four hundred (400) square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a
parking feasibility study to determine need.
12
15
17. In MTC-1, MTC-2, and MCR zoning districts, one (1) parking space for every ten
(10) seats in the main auditorium; provided, that the spaces for any church shall
not be less than ten (10). For all existing churches enlarging the seating capacity,
one (1) additional parking space shall be provided for every ten (10) seats provided
by the new construction.
B. Mixed occupancies or mixed use if one (1) occupancy. In the case of two (2) or
more uses in the same building, the total requirements for off-street parking
facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for the several uses computed
separately; except in shopping centers, and except as provided in the mixed use
overlay KCC 15.04.200. Off-street parking facilities for one (1) use shall not be
considered as providing required parking facilities for any other use, except as
permitted in subsection (C) of this section pertaining to joint use.
C. Joint use. The minimum amount of off-street parking required by subsection (A)
of this section may be reduced by the planning director when shared parking
facilities for two (2) or more uses are proposed if:
1. The total parking area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet;
2. The parking facilities are designed and developed as a single onsite common
parking facility, or as a system of onsite and offsite facilities if all facilities are
connected with improved pedestrian facilities and located within five hundred (500)
feet of the buildings or use areas they are intended to serve;
3. The amount of reduction in off-street parking does not exceed ten (10) percent
per use unless it is documented that the peak parking demand hours of two (2) or
more uses are separate by at least one (1) hour;
4. The subject properties are legally encumbered by an easement or other
appropriate means which provide for continuous joint use of the parking facilities.
Documentation shall require review and approval by the city attorney; and
5. The total number of parking spaces in the shared parking facility is not less than
the minimum required by any single use.
D. Employee parking. Where employee parking will be maintained separately and in
addition to parking for the general public, the regulations of this subsection shall
apply:
1. Minimum parking stall sizes, aisle widths and percentage of compact car stalls
shall be as per other requirements in this chapter.
2. Employee parking must be clearly identified as such and not become parking for
the general public.
13
16
3. If the employee parking is changed to parking for the general public, the normal
regulations for off-street parking shall be in force.
4. Employee parking shall not be in lieu of parking requirements per activity as
stated in this section.
E. Temporary parking facilities. Temporary parking facilities may be permitted by
the planning director when it has been shown that:
1. The existing use of the subject property has adequate legal nonconforming
parking or that existing parking conforms to the applicable standards of this title.
2. The temporary parking facility is primarily intended to serve the public at large
and not the existing use on the property.
3. The temporary parking facility serves a public need.
4. The temporary facility meets the following minimum standards:
a. There shall be a minimum of two hundred eighty-five (285) square feet gross
area per stall.
b. The pavement section shall be a minimum of four (4) inches of five-eighths (5/8)
inch minus C.R. crushed rock with bituminous surface treatment, subject to
engineering department review.
c. Onsite drainage control and detention shall be provided per the drainage
ordinance.
d. Ingress and egress and interior circulation and perimeter control shall be subject
to traffic engineer approval.
F. Compact car parking.
1. Parking stall size shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet by seventeen (17) feet.
Aisle width shall be per the requirements of KCC 15.05.080 and diagram No. 1
following this chapter.
2. Compact car parking spaces shall be clearly identified by signing or other
marking as approved by the city engineer.
3. Compact car parking spaces shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the total
required parking, and shall be interspersed equally throughout the entire parking
area.
4. See KCC 15.05.080 and diagram No. 2 following this chapter for typical compact
car stall arrangements.
14
17
5. No more than four (4) compact car parking stalls shall be placed side-by-side, or
eight (8) head-to-head.
OPTION Ba reduced c� �s�ct �t�ll �Ize end Incre��ed de�lgn fl�xllxllltya
F. Compact car parking.
1. Parking stall size shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet by sev fftee,rsixteen
(1-716) feet. Aisle width shall be per the requirements of KCC 15.05.080 and
diagram No. 1 following this chapter.
2. Compact car parking spaces shall be clearly identified by signing or other
marking as approved by the city engineer.
3. Compact car parking spaces shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the total
required parking, and shall be distributed throughout the entire
parking area. Far arkin lots of mare than 20 stalls up to fifty (50Lpercent of the
total required parking may be compact car parking spaces. Compact stalls cannot
be located along a fire lane in lets where the percentage of compact stalls exceeds
30% unless approved by the fire marshal.
4. See KCC 15.05.080 and diagram No. 2 following this chapter for typical compact
car stall arrangements.
ear
G. Transit and rideshare provisions.
1. The planning director may reduce the minimum number of off-street parking
stalls for businesses which have a commute trip reduction program filed with the
city. Based upon a review of this program and input from other staff members, a
reduction of up to twenty (20) percent of the minimum standard may be approved.
Any reduction in the amount of required parking is only valid for as long as the
approved CTR program is in effect. An invalidated program or a change in use or
operations would result in the application of the underlying standards per
subsection (A) of this section.
2. The planning director may reduce the number of required off-street parking stalls
for businesses which do not have a commute trip reduction program by one (1)
stall for every two (2) car pool stalls, and/or one (1) stall for every one (1) van pool
staff if:
a. Reserved rideshare parking is located convenient to the primary employee
entrance;
15
18
b. Reserved areas are clearly marked by signs for use by approved and qualified
rideshare vehicles;
c. The use of reserved areas for rideshare parking is actively enforced by the
employer; and
d. The total reduction in the number of parking stalls does not exceed ten (10)
percent of the required stalls.
(Ord. No. 2942, § 2, 9-4-90; Ord. No. 3050, § 5, 7-7-92; Ord. No. 3175, § 3, 7-19-
94; Ord. No. 3251, § 11, 11-21-95; Ord. No. 3279, § 1, 3-5-96; Ord. No. 3333,
§ 2, 1-22-97; Ord. No. 3409, § 40, 7-7-98; Ord. No. 3439, § 3, 2-2-99; Ord. No.
4011, § 19, 12-13-11)
15.05.050 Drive-in businesses.
All banks, savings and loan associations, cleaning establishments, food dispensing
establishments and other businesses which maintain drive-in facilities which are
intended to serve customers who remain in their motor vehicles during the business
transactions, or are designed in such a manner that customers must leave their
automobiles temporarily in a driving line located adjacent to the facility, shall
provide stacking space for the stacking of motor vehicles as follows:
A. Stacking space. The drive-in facility shall be so located that sufficient stacking
space is provided for the handling of motor vehicles using such facility during peak
business hours of such a facility.
B. Driveway location. Entrances and exits shall not be so located as to cause
congestion in any public right-of-way.
C. Businesses located in shopping centers. When located in a shopping center,
drive-in facilities shall provide sufficient stacking space to handle peak business
demands and shall not in any way obstruct the normal circulation pattern of the
shopping center.
15.05.060 Loading space.
For all buildings hereafter erected, reconstructed or enlarged, adequate permanent
off-street loading space shall be provided if the activity carried on is such that the
building requires deliveries to it or shipments from it of people or merchandise.
Such space shall be shown on a plan and submitted for approval by the planning
department and the city engineer. No portion of a vehicle taking part in loading,
unloading or maneuvering activities shall project into a public street, alley or
interior pedestrian area. Loading space or maneuvering areas shall be in addition to
required off-street parking spaces.
16
19
A. Relationship of loading space to residential areas. Loading berths shall be located
not closer than fifty (50) feet to any residential district, unless wholly enclosed
within a building, or unless screened from such residential area by a wall or
uniformly painted fence not less than six (6) feet in height.
B. Relationship to open space. Space for loading berths may occupy all or any part
of any required setback or open space as long as the loading berth is uncovered. A
covered loading area shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the
district.
C. Types of uses for which loading space shall be provided. Loading space shall be
provided for the following types of buildings or businesses: warehouses,
supermarkets, department stores, office buildings with a floorspace in excess of
twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, industrial or manufacturing establishments,
freight terminals, railroad yards, mortuaries and such other commercial and
industrial buildings which, in the judgment of the planning director, are similar in
nature in regard to loading space requirements.
D. Required Maneuvering areas:
1_fFor buildings with dock-high loading doors_.- Buildings which utilize dock-
high loading doors shall provide a minimum of one hundred (100) feet of
clear maneuvering area in front of each door. See the following diagram:
e PhX:F.W II[r w_J6A;
I v'H1
17
20
E-2. Maneuvering area for buildings with ground level loading doors. Buildings
which utilize ground level service or loading doors shall provide a minimum of
forty-five (45) feet of clear maneuvering area in front of each door. See the
following diagram:
,F11V -F
4V
3. The maneuvering area shall be designed to accommodate the maximum
length of vehicle to be served as identified on a Vehicle Maneuvering
Diac7ra ar other site plan measurements and shall show no encroachment
of maneuvering lane of a two-way driveway or
within three (3} feet of any re uiq red parkinc7 stalls. The fallowing standards
and minimum distances shall apply:
a. when doors of
another between buildings shall be
164 feeet-
b. whenI doors of
another between buildings shall be
126 feeet-
c. whenlevel doors of
another between buildings shall be 65
feet,
d. a joint access and maneuvering easement is requiredF
e. the maneuvering area is measured from face of building toface of
building. Except far trucks parked at the loading daar�parkingR
landscaping e located within the
maneuvering area°
f. the Fire Lane shall be at least 26 feet wide and marked and striped
per requirements in the Fire CadeR
EF. Driveways. Ingress and egress points from public rights-of-way (driveways)
shall be designed and located in such a manner as to preclude offsite or on-street
maneuvering of vehicles.
18
21
15.05.070 Off-street parking regulations for downtown commercial and
downtown commercial enterprise districts.
It is the purpose of this section to recognize the pedestrian-oriented nature of
downtown activities while also recognizing the need for off-street parking facilities
to eliminate traffic congestion. For the purpose of regulating off-street parking,
there shall be two (2) divisions of the downtown commercial enterprise district, one
(1) for the area west of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks, and one (1) for the
area east of the tracks.
A. Downtown commercial district. No off-street parking shall be required in this
district, excepting that one (1) parking space per unit is required for multifamily
residential development. No more than three (3) off-street surface parking spaces
per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area are permitted for
nonresidential development. This parking maximum does not apply to structured
parking. The downtown commercial district is the core area of downtown which
should be pedestrian oriented. In addition, the property owners in the downtown
commercial district have provided off-street parking through local improvement
district assessments.
B. Downtown commercial enterprise district — West of the Burlington Northern
Railroad tracks. Off-street parking shall be provided and shall be in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter, except there may be a fifty (50) percent reduction
from the parking standard requirements contained in KCC 15.05.040 and except
that those properties in the downtown commercial enterprise zone who paid into
parking local improvement district 260 shall be exempt from off-street, parking
requirements. One (1) parking space per unit is required for all multifamily
residential development, except multifamily residential development far senior
citizens may be further reduced as allowed by 15.05.040.A.2. No more than three
(3) off-street surface parking spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross
floor area are permitted for nonresidential development except that this surface
parking maximum does not apply to either structured parking, or properties located
in the "west frame district" of the Kent downtown planning area described in KCC
15.09.046, which shall have a maximum of four and one-half (4.5) off-street
surface parking spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area for
nonresidential eve opment.
s-fr
f$yssi a-®i®y-®t:✓-cffcct®`vci®c.✓.'✓-.
C. Downtown commercial enterprise district — East of the Burlington Northern
Railroad tracks. Off-street parking shall be provided and shall be in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter except there may be a twenty-five (25) percent
reduction from the parking standard requirements contained in KCC 15.05.040. One
and one-half (1.5) parking spaces per unit are required for multifamily residential
development except multifamily residential development far senior citizens may be
19
22
further reduced, as allowed by 15.05.040.A.2. No more than three (3) off-street
parking spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area are
permitted for nonresidential development except that this surface parking
maximum does not apply to either structured parking, or properties located in the
"east frame district" of the Kent downtown planning area described in KCC
15.09.046, which may have a maximum of four and one-half (4.5) off-street
surface parking spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area for
nonresidential development if at least twenty-five (25) percent of the overall
project gross floor area is comprised of residential development. T,e-e e er
t ic"2irrt-nti.r®®c-ue-:�cr®c ' .
vri nradci-v "c-ei�`, f;ccvcnc-
(Ord. No. 3050, § 4, 7-7-92; Ord. No. 3742, § 5, 4-19-05)
15.05.080 Size and design standards.
A. Parking stall size. Parking stall size shall be as follows:
OPTION A (same as existing.)
Standard 9 feet by 19 feet (1) (3)
OPTION B (reduced stall sizeZ
Standard 8.5 feet by 18 feet (1} (3}
OPTION A (same as existi h
Compact 8 feet by 17 feet (2) (3)
OPTION B (reduced stall sizeZ
Compact 8 feet by 16 feet 12LL31
€ngpleyee 8-1/2 feet by-18 feetz3�
Parallel 9 feet by 23 feet
Notes:
1. Dimensions may include overhang. See KCC 15.05.090(F) for exceptions.
2. See diagram No. 2 following this chapter for typical compact stall placement with
required landscape area.
3. Parking stall length may be reduced by a maximum of two (2) feet with
corresponding increases in aisle width.
20
23
B. Minimum design standards and typical parking stall arrangements. For minimum
design standards and typical parking stall arrangements, see the diagrams at the
end of this chapter.
C. Units of measurement.
1. Benches. In stadiums, sports arenas, churches and other places of assembly in
which patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews or other similar seating facilities,
each twenty (20) inches of width of such seating facilities shall be counted as one
(1) seat for the purpose of determining requirements for off-street parking facilities
under this title.
2. Fractions. When a unit of measurement determining the number of required
parking spaces results in the requirement of a fractional space, any fraction up to
but not including one-half (1/2) shall be disregarded and fractions one-half (1/2)
and over shall require one (1) parking space.
15.05.090 Overhang exception, landscaping, paving, wheel stops,
drainage, lighting and curbing.
A. Landscaping generally. The landscaping requirements of Ch. 15.07 KCC and
diagram No. 2 following this chapter shall apply with respect to off-street parking
facilities.
B. Landscape islands. Landscape islands with a minimum size of one hundred (100)
square feet shall be located in the following areas to protect vehicles and to
enhance the appearance of parking areas:
1. At the ends of all parking rows.
2. Where loading doors or maneuvering areas are in close proximity to parking
areas or stalls.
C. Additional ap rking lot landscaping. Parking maneuvering? and loading areas of
aver twenty thousand (20.00O�square feet shall have a minimum of ten (10)
percent of the parking area maneuvering area and loading space landscaped as a
means to reduce the barren appearance of the lot and to reduce the amount of
starmwater runoff. Perimeter landscaping, required adjacent to property lines, shall
not be calculated as part of the ten (10) percent figure.
(NOTE: 15.07.040.A KCC also would be amended for consistency in Ianguagez
D. Law Impact Desi n LID) starmwater management facilities in accordance with
the LID Technical Guidance Manual far Puget Sound (current edition and
applicable city codes. are encouraged to be integrated with parking lot landscaping_
Clustering of landscaping is permitted to encourage larger planting areas for LID.
GE. Paving.
21
24
OPTION A:
1. All vehicular maneuvering areas, including but not limited to off-street parking
areas, truck and mobile equipment loading, unloading, storage and maneuvering
areas, and related accesses to and from public right-of-way shall be paved with
asphalt or equivalent material, to be approved by the city engineer or his/her
designee. Where it is not o
encouragedpermeable surfacing is where site and soil conditions make LID feasible
as determined by H he city. The planning director may waive the paving
-----city.
The
in the following instances:
al. Areas used primarily for the storage and operation of heavy equipment, tracked
vehicles, trucks and other large-tire vehicles, where such areas are not generally
used for regular deliveries or access by the general public; and
12-2. Driveways for single-family residential development, except that the driveway
shall pavement or back of sidewalk on the _street serving
the driveway to either the front face of the carport or garage or at4eaet the first
tweffty-ftorty (2040) feet of-the-4F whichever is less.
OPTION B:
1. All vehicular maneuvering areas, including but not limited to off-street parking
areas, truck and mobile equipment loading, unloading, storage and maneuvering
areas, and related accesses to and from public right-of-way shall be paved with
asphalt or equivalent material, to be approved by the city engineer or his/her
designee. Where it is not o
encouragedpermeable surfacing is where site and soil conditions make LID feasible
as determined by the city.
feqt�weffiee���„ram nees�
2. -1.—The planning director may waive the requirement for Aareas used
primarily for the storage and operation of heavy equipment, tracked vehicles,
trucks and other large-tire vehicles, where such areas are not generally used for
regular deliveries or access by the general public—,- and.
3 -2. Single family residential driveways shall be paved from the edge of pavement
or back of sidewalk on the street serving the driveway to either the front face of the
carport ar garage, ar the first forty(40 feet. whichever is less. All parking areas in
the front yard must also be paved. cse;r;a
develap
be-paved-.
OPTION C:
22
25
1. All vehicular maneuvering areas, including but not limited to off-street parking
areas, truck and mobile equipment loading, unloading, storage and maneuvering
areas, and related accesses to and from public right-of-way shall be paved with
asphalt or equivalent material, to be approved by the city engineer or his/her
designee. Where it is not otherwise
encouragedpermeable surfacing is where site and soil conditions make LID feasible
as determined by the city
w4he4oHewtng-mstanees�
2-1. The lap nning director may waive the paving requirement for aAreas used
primarily for the storage and operation of heavy equipment, tracked vehicles,
trucks and other large-tire vehicles, where such areas are not generally used for
regular deliveries or access by the general public—,- and.
3-2. 9Hvewdys4ersH�[e4 ast-the
ed, Single-family residential
driveways t or back of sidewalk on the
street the front face of the carport or-garage, or the
firs Not more than-50 percent of the front yard
or 800 square feet whichever is smaller can be used as off street parking surface.
For the purposes of calculating the allowable area under this section. the front yard
shall be the area between the ric7ht of way and the portion of the single-family
dwelling's The width of the front yard
shall extend to each side property line. Parking areas within the front yard shall be
paved in accordance with 90.E.1.
4. Permeable Pavement for surfacing d
associated access driveways which are above the minimum number of spaces
required by this chapter shall be constructed of permeable surfacing unlesssite and
soil conditions make permeable surfacing? infeasible as determined by the city.
Permeable surfacing shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LID
Technical Guidancemanufacturer's
recommendation
residential development is exemptt
appropriate in the fallowing stances:
a. Fire lanes unless the developer
manufacturer that the material s
reguimmentsR
b. Gas stations, or other
locations where concentrated pollutant_o spills are_ a ahazard°
slopec. Parking lot surfaces with a more than five Rercent-
23
26
d. Where excessive sediment as
construction and landscaping material storage areas, ar where an erosion
prone area is upslape of permeable surface°
e. Where seasonally high ground water creates prolonged saturation at or
near the surface ar where sails can became instable when saturated.
f. In any other situation ar application where, based an accepted engineering
practice ar standards the city determines that permeable paving is
inaRppriate.
E. Wheel stops. Wheel stops, a minimum of two (2) feet from any obstruction or the
end of the parking stall, shall be required in the following locations:
1. Where the parking stall abuts a building or where vehicles may overhang a
property line.
2. Where the parking stall abuts a pedestrian walkway of less than six (6) feet in
width,— baffteF.
3. Where a parking stall abuts any physical object which may be impacted (i.e.,
light standards, fire hydrants, fences, power vaults, utility poles, etc.).
4. Where a hazardous grade difference exists between the parking area and the
abutting property.
5. Where other hazardous situations may exist as determined by the city engineer.
EG. Lighting. Any lighting of a parking lot or storage area shall illuminate only the
parking lot or storage area. All lighting shall be designed and located so as to avoid
undue glare or reflection of light onto adjoining properties or public rights-of-way.
Light standards shall not be located so as to interfere with parking stalls,
maneuvering areas, or ingress and egress areas.
FH. Vehicle overhang exception. Where sufficient area is available to allow safe and
efficient overhang of a vehicle, the planning department may permit the standard
parking stall length to be reduced by two (2) feet with corresponding increase in
adjacent walkway or landscaping width. (See diagram No. 2 following this chapter.)
A corresponding increase in adjacent landscaping is not necessary if the
Ian in width.
GI. Concrete curb placement. In addition to wheel stop requirements as provided in
subsection (D) of this section, all landscape areas within or abutting parking areas
shall be separated from the paved area by concrete curbing or other acceptable
method as approved by the planning director and the city engineer.
24
27
HJ. Parking structures. Multiple level parking structures, developed either as a
single use structure or as parking incorporated into a structure, shall be designed
and laid out in accordance with the dimensional and numeric requirements of this
chapter.
(Ord. No. 3409, § 41, 7-7-98)
15.05.100 Off-street parking plans.
A. Off-street parking plans shall be subject to review and approval by Planning
depar ff%- ®t-Services and the city engineer or his/her designee.
depeftmentianning Services shall review plans for compliance with the
requirements of this title. The city engineer shall review plans based upon the
following criteria:
1. Safety and efficiency of interior circulation.
2. Safety of ingress and egress points.
3. Effects of access on public streets with regard to street capacity, congestion and
delay.
4. Compliance with construction standards relating to stormwater runoff.
—rm-p7ssi®.�-®i rw.�c-vcc "scccrvy°-rrrc-}r
25
28
DIAGRAM 1. MINIMUM PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS
DPTIDN ��
A B C D E F G1 G2 H I I
Aisle Width
Angle Stall Stall Curb Starting Depth One- Two- Depth Setback Gross
Width Depth Length Loss to Way Way to (feet) Stall
(feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) Wall (feet) (feet) Inter- Area
(feet) lock (square
(feet) feet)
00 9.0 23.0 23.0 0.0 9.0 12.0 20.0 9.0 23.0 207
100 8.0 17.0 46.1 61.4 10.8 12.0 20.0 6.9 16.7 499
9.0 19.0 51.8 69.0 12.2 12.0 20.0 7.7 18.7 630
200 8.0 17.0 23.4 36.6 13.3 12.0 20.0 9.6 16.0 312
9.0 19.0 26.3 41.1 15.0 12.0 20.0 10.7 17.9 394
300 8.0 17.0 16.0 26.7 15.4 12.5 20.0 12.0 14.7 247
9.0 19.0 18.0 30.0 17.3 12.0 20.0 13.4 16.5 311
36.90 8.0 17.0 13.3 22.1 16.6 13.5 20.0 13.4 13.6 221
9.0 19.0 15.0 24.8 18.6 13.5 20.0 15.0 15.2 279
400 8.0 17.0 12.4 20.3 17.1 13.5 20.0 14.0 13.0 212
9.0 19.0 14.0 22.8 19.1 13.5 20.0 15.7 14.6 268
450 8.0 17.0 11.3 17.7 17.7 14.5 20.0 14.8 12.0 200
9.0 19.0 12.7 19.8 19.8 14.5 20.0 16.6 13.4 252
500 8.0 17.0 10.4 15.2 18.2 15.5 20.0 15.6 10.9 190
26
29
9.0 19.0 11.7 17.1 20.3 15.5 20.0 17.4 12.2 239
53.10 8.0 17.0 10.0 13.8 18.4 16.5 20.0 16.0 10.2 184
9.0 19.0 11.3 15.5 20.6 16.5 20.0 17.9 11.4 232
600 8.0 17.0 9.2 10.8 18.7 17.0 20.0 16.7 8.5 173
9.0 19.0 10.4 12.1 21.0 17.0 20.0 18.7 9.5 218
700 8.0 17.0 8.5 6.8 18.7 20.0 22.0 17.3 5.8 159
9.0 19.0 9.6 7.6 20.9 20.0 22.0 19.4 6.5 200
800 8.0 17.0 8.1 5.0 18.1 23.0 24.0 17.4 3.0 147
9.0 19.0 9.1 5.0 20.3 23.0 24.0 19.5 3.3 185
900 8.0 17.0 8.0 5.0 17.0 24.0 24.0 17.0 0.0 136
9.0 19.0 9.0 5.0 19.0 24.0 24.0 19.0 0.0 171
DIAGRAM 1. MINIMUM PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS
OPTION Ba Reflect cane In c� pactt�ll dl �nl�n �In 15.1}S.I}�I}.A�
A B C D E F G1 G2 H I I
Aisle Width
Angle Stall Stall Curb Starting Depth One- Two- Depth Setback Gross
Width Depth Length Loss to Way Way to (feet) Stall
(feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) Wall (feet) (feet) Inter- Area
(feet) lock (square
(feet) feet)
00 9.0 23.0 23.0 0.0 9.0 12.0 20.0 9.0 23.0 207
100 8.0 1716.0 46.1 61.4 10.8 12.0 20.0 6.9 16.7 499
8.5 1918.0 51.8 69.0 12.2 12.0 20.0 7.7 18.7 630
27
30
200 8.0 1716.0 23.4 36.6 13.3 12.0 20.0 9.6 16.0 312
8.5 18.0 26.3 41.1 15.0 12.0 20.0 10.7 17.9 394
300 8.0 1716.0 16.0 26.7 15.4 12.5 20.0 12.0 14.7 247
8.5 18.0 18.0 30.0 17.3 12.0 20.0 13.4 16.5 311
36.90 8.0 1716.0 13.3 22.1 16.6 13.5 20.0 13.4 13.6 221
8.5 18.0 15.0 24.8 18.6 13.5 20.0 15.0 15.2 279
400 8.0 1716.0 12.4 20.3 17.1 13.5 20.0 14.0 13.0 212
8.594) 18.0 14.0 22.8 19.1 13.5 20.0 15.7 14.6 268
450 8.0 1716.0 11.3 17.7 17.7 14.5 20.0 14.8 12.0 200
8.594) 18.0 12.7 19.8 19.8 14.5 20.0 16.6 13.4 252
500 8.0 1716.0 10.4 15.2 18.2 15.5 20.0 15.6 10.9 190
8.5 18.0 11.7 17.1 20.3 15.5 20.0 17.4 12.2 239
53.10 8.0 1716.0 10.0 13.8 18.4 16.5 20.0 16.0 10.2 184
8.5 18.0 11.3 15.5 20.6 16.5 20.0 17.9 11.4 232
600 8.0 1716.0 9.2 10.8 18.7 17.0 20.0 16.7 8.5 173
8.5 18.0 10.4 12.1 21.0 17.0 20.0 18.7 9.5 218
700 8.0 1716.0 8.5 6.8 18.7 20.0 22.0 17.3 5.8 159
8.5 18.0 9.6 7.6 20.9 20.0 22.0 19.4 6.5 200
800 8.0 1716.0 8.1 5.0 18.1 23.0 24.0 17.4 3.0 147
8.594) 18.0 9.1 5.0 20.3 23.0 24.0 19.5 3.3 185
900 8.0 1716.0 8.0 5.0 17.0 24.0 24.0 17.0 0.0 136
8.594) 18.0 9.0 5.0 19.0 24.0 24.0 19.0 0.0 171
28
31
c
29
32
DIAGRAM 2. PARKING LDS' DESIGN
� wwrxa�°
STOP t
' I ZLAW wrnno
IL �
r
r
r
I. c47hw'�n�r 4Ylhl0�ac'r' I
I
{ ,
w �
x famtl ,
T. I
I COMPAC4 5'.!lIAIY4ii`r'f M
y' AI 14!nt $pnf GI.Drt
17,
1 f
I ti
I I
(Ord. No. 3409, § 42, 7-7-98; Ord. No. 4003, § 3, 9-20-11)
30
33
15.05.110 Electric vehicle charging station spaces.
A. Purpose. This section applies to all public electric vehicle charging stations
located in parking lots or garages.
B. Number. No minimum number of charging station spaces is required.
C. Minimum Parking Requirements. An electric vehicle charging station space may
be included in the calculation for minimum required parking spaces that are
required pursuant to other sections of this chapter.
D. Location and Design Criteria. The provision of electric vehicle parking will vary
based on the design and use of the primary parking lot. The following required and
additional locational and design criteria are provided in recognition of the various
parking lot layout options:
1. Where provided, parking for electric vehicle charging purposes shall include the
following:
a. Signage. Each charging station space shall be posted with signage indicating the
space is only for electric vehicle charging purposes. Days and hours of operation
shall be included if time limits or tow away provisions are to be enforced. Refer to
the 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for electric vehicle
and parking signs, specifically D9-11b, D9-11bP, R7-2, and R7-108. The following
are examples of signage and appropriate sizes:
HOUR
CHARGING
EXCEPT FOR".
a EICRI
VEHICLE
CHARGING
12" x 12" 12" x 18" 12" x 18"
b. Maintenance. Charging station equipment shall be maintained in all respects,
including the functioning of the charging equipment. A phone number or other
contact information shall be provided on the charging station equipment for
reporting when the equipment is not functioning or other problems are
encountered.
c. Accessibility. Where charging station equipment is provided within an adjacent
pedestrian circulation area, such as a sidewalk or accessible route to the building
31
34
entrance, the charging equipment shall be located so as not to interfere with
accessibility requirements of WAC 51-50-005.
d. Lighting. Where charging station equipment is installed, adequate site lighting
shall exist, unless charging is for daytime purposes only.
e. Charging Station Equipment. Charging station outlets and connector devices shall
be no less than 36 inches and no higher than 48 inches from the surface where
mounted, and shall contain a retraction device or a place to hang permanent cords
and connectors sufficiently above the ground or paved surface.
f. Charging Station Equipment Protection. Except for parallel parking stalls,
adequate equipment protection, such as wheel stops or concrete-filled steel
bollards, shall be used. Curbing may be used in lieu of wheel stops or bollards, if
equipment is set back a minimum of 24 inches from the face of the curb.
2. Parking for electric vehicles should also consider the following:
a. Notification. Information on the charging station, identifying voltage and
amperage levels and any time of use, fees, or safety information.
b. Signage. Installation of directional signs at the parking lot entrance and at
appropriate decision points to effectively guide motorists to the charging station
space(s). Refer to the 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for
electric vehicle and directional signs, specifically D9-11b, D9-11bP and M6-1. The
following are examples of signage and appropriate sizes:
i
i
12" x 12" 12" x 12"
12" x 6" 12" x 6"
(Ord. No. 3976, § 3, 10-19-10)
32
35
ATTACHMENT B. LOADING AND MANEUVERING AREAS BETWEEN LOADING DOORS '
Fire lane
-art ��-;=^x�Y �Y: 70�• �� � � �x
F � w doors
ft
mg
4 - Y
�i_ irs"' s-..�� ,r ^t� `r"�`-�:'. `ii 4 ^� r ` `{s➢"s=4'�s�s.�..
�YS i
Y
�m
36
This page intentionally left blank.
37
ATTACHMENT C: Parking Code Research - Standard and Compact Stall Size
Standard Stall Dimension (for 900
stall) Compact Stall Dim. (for 90° stall)
Kent 9x19 8x17
Auburn 9x19 8x16
Des Moines 9x20 8x16
9x19 (UC-N1, UC-n2 zones)/9x20
other zones/8'4"x16' for structured 8.5x16 for surface stall; 7.5x13 for
Renton parking structure parking
Maple Valley 9x19 8x17
King County min: 8.5x18; desired: 9x18 8x16
Tukwila 8.5x19 - 9.5x19 8x16
Covington min: 8.5x18; desired: 9x18 8x16
Issaquah 9x20 9x15
Redmond 8.5-10x18 7.5-9 x 15
Snohomish 8.5x18 8x16
Sammamish min: 8.5x18; desired: 9x18 8x16
Lynnwood 9x17.5 8x16
Tacoma 8.5x16.5 7.5x15
Large vehicle stall: 8.5x19; medium
Seattle Ivehicle stall: 8x16 Ismall vehicle stall: 7.5x15
Seatac 18.5x18 I n/a
38
This page intentionally left blank.
ATTACHMENT D: Parking Code Jurisdictional Comparisons - Parking Counts for Schools and Churches 9
and Compact Stall %
Elementary/Junior High Church/Religious Institution
Parking Count Parking Count Compact stall allowed %
2.5 stalls/employee +
bus parking + 1/100
Kent students 1/5 seats in the main auditorium 30%
1.2/classroom or 30% (municipality owned
Auburn teaching station 1/5 seats; 5 sf=1 seat lots can be up to 50%)
Des Moines not listed 1/5 seats; 1/40 sf if no seats 50%
1/employee; plus bus 30% - 50% (depending on
Renton parking 1/5 seats zone)
Maple Valley based on studies based on studies 30%
1/classroom + 1/50 without fixed seats in assembly 50%, if parking lot is more
King County students area than 20 stalls
Tukwila 1.5/staff member 1/4 fixed seats 30%
1/5 seats + 1/50 sq of GFA
1/classroom + 1/50 without fixed seats in assembly 50%, if parking lot is more
Covington students area than 20 stalls
3/classroom or 1/3
seats in auditorium, 60%, cannot be located
Issaquah whichever is greater 1/4 seats along a firelane
10/1000 sq for assembly or .2
adequate to per fixed seat; 2/1000 for non-
Redmond accommodate peak use assembly uses 50%
1.75 spaces per 1/4 seats, plus 1/200 sq gfa not 40% if parking lot has 10
Snohomish Iclassroom in seating or more stalls
1/5 fixed seats, plus 1/50 sft of
1 per classroom, plus gfa without fixed seats used for 50%, if parking lot is more
Sammamish 1/50 students assembly purposes than 20 stalls
1 per 4 fixed seats, or 1 per 40
1/50 students, plus sf of gfa used for assembly
Seatac 1/faculty member purposes without fixed seats n/a
40
This page intentionally left blank.
ATTACHMENT E: Residential Parking Paving Requirements - Jurisdictional Comparisons 41
No required residential parking space shall occupy any unimproved area within the required front
setback, or side and rear setback, except as allowed by subsection E of this section, Surfacing of
Parking Areas....E. Surfacing of Parking Areas. Areas used for parking on private property, including
interior driveways and access to a public street, shall be paved with asphalt concrete, cement concrete
pavement, or pervious pavement and shall have appropriate bumper guards where needed....For
parking areas serving single-family dwellings and duplexes when located on individual lots, this section
shall apply:
a. Each off-street parking space shall be connected to an improved street or alley by a driveway a
minimum of 11 feet in width.
b. Not more than 50 percent of the front yard or 800 square feet, whichever is smaller, can be used as
off-street parking surface. For the purposes of calculating the allowable area under this section, the
Auburn front yard shall be the area between the right-of-way and the portion of the single-family dwelling's
front facade farthest from the right-of-way. The width of the front yard shall extend to each side
property line.
c. Driveways that exclusively serve nonrequired off-street parking spaces are also subject to the
surfacing requirement.
d. Off-street vehicle parking spaces, including those for trailers, recreational vehicles, and boats on
trailers, that are provided in addition to those required pursuant to Table 18.52.020 shall be paved with
one of the surfaces listed above (subsection E of this section), or gravel; provided, that weeds, mud or
other fine material do not work their way to the surface of the gravel; and provided, that loose gravel is
contained on the subject property.
The surface of any required off-street parking or loading facility and accessory accessways (driveways)
Des Moines shall be paved with asphalt or concrete to a standard comparable to the standard for the public street
providing access thereto and shall be graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water, but shall
not drain across sidewalks.
Renton All off-street parking areas shall be paved with asphaltic concrete, cement or equivalent material of a
permanent nature as approved by the Public Works Department.
Maple Valley Off-street parking spaces, when provided in accordance with these regulations, shall be paved with a
durable, dust-free surface for vehicle parking, maneuvering and storage.
All vehicle parking and storage for single detached dwellings must be in a garage, carport or on an
King County approved impervious surface. Any impervious surface used for vehicle parking or storage must have
direct and unobstructed driveway access.
The surface of any required off-street parking or loading facility shall be paved with asphalt, concrete or
Tukwila other similar approved material(s) and shall be graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water,
but not across sidewalks.
All vehicle parking and storage for single detached dwellings must be in a garage, carport or on an
Covington approved impervious surface. Any impervious surface used for vehicle parking or storage must have
direct and unobstructed driveway access.
Issaquah Single family residential uses are not required to pave and stripe their parking and circulation areas.
Parking facilities for commercial and industrial establishments shall be paved. Parking facilities for other
Redmond uses may be surfaced with gravel or other materials if the Technical Committee determines that
adequate provision has been made for drainage and water quality and that adjacent property will not
be adversely impacted.
Snohomish All off-street parking areas and vehicle sales areas, including ingress and egress lanes, shall be paved
with a hard-surfaced material.
All vehicle parking and storage for single detached dwellings must be in a garage, carport or on an
Sammamish approved impervious surface. Any impervious surface used for vehicle parking or storage must have
direct and unobstructed driveway access.
42
This page intentionally left blank.
43
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
Timothy J. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
\ VAS Phone: 253-856-5500
- KENT Fax: 253-856-6500
V WASH INGTON Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
May 7, 2012
TO: Chair Alan Gray and Land Use & Planning Board Members
FROM: Brad Lake, Public Works Operations Manager
RE: 2011 Water System Plan [#CPA-2008-3(Rl)]
For May 14, 2012 Workshop
SUMMARY: The draft 2008 Comprehensive Water System Plan was adopted by
the City Council via Ordinance No. 3891 and incorporated into the Kent
Comprehensive Plan via Ordinance No. 3892 on September 2, 2008. The Public
Works Director was authorized to proceed with approval of the Plan. The
Washington State Department of Health is the approval body for water system
plans.
Due to the number of substantive comments on the draft 2008 Comprehensive
Water System Plan, satisfactory final changes to the plan were not completed until
2011. Staff is presenting the updated plan to the Land Use & Planning Board in
order to proceed with final approval by the City Council. Staff anticipates
incorporating the final approved plan into the Kent Comprehensive Plan during
review of the 2012 annual docket.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: Prior to 2011 the City of Kent staff received comments from
neighboring purveyors, various water jurisdictions, King County, and the
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) regarding the draft 2008
Comprehensive Water System Plan. DOH suggested Kent work to update the final
Water System Plan and have it approved for 2011. To accomplish this, the city
made several additional changes including revised projected consumption data
based on more recent billing information. This satisfied the requests of DOH and
they approved the final plan as a 2011 plan.
The list of changes to the draft 2008 Comprehensive Water System Plan is
attached. A copy of the 2011 City of Kent Water System Plan can be found on the
Public Works website at: http://kentwa.ciov/content.aspx?id=9136
RECOMMENDATION: For information only. No action is required at this
workshop.
CA/pm StPermiflPIs,ICOMP PLAN AMENDMENM200MPA-2008-3 WsterSystem&Drainage PIsnAUblilyElemILUPB1051412WkshoplWeterSystemPlen Revis,d do,
Enc: List of changes to draft 2008 Comprehensive Water System Plan
cc: Fred N. Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director
44
This page intentionally left blank.
45
LIST OF CHANGES TO DRAFT 2008 COMPREHENSIVE WATER SYSTEM PLAN
The Entire Plan
• Various grammar edits throughout
• Small clarifications of plan details
• Page numbers were updated.
• Appendices were reorganized.
• Maps were changed to reflect the city's boundaries after the annexation of
Panther Lake.
Chapter 1
No significant changes to chapter 1
Chapter 2
• Since the annexation of the Panther Lake area, the Park Orchard community has
been removed from the description of unincorporated King County areas
serviced by the Kent Water System. (Section 2.3.1.1)
• The description of the Green River South area was updated. (Section 2.3.1.1)
• The section on Consistency Determination was updated to reflect the Municipal
Water Law. (2.3.1.2)
• A voluntary agreement with the Highline Water District was added to the
appendices. Language about the Interlocal agreement with the District whereby
the parties agreed to adjust their respective water service areas relating to the
Kentview Development was included in section 2.7.1.
• Updated language about the city not being a Satellite System Management
Agency (SSMA) was added to section 2.8.
Chapter 3
• Tables 3-3, 3-4, 3-6, 3-8, 3-9, 3-10 were updated to reflect more current
historical water usage production, consumption, sales, and demand.
• Table 3-7 was updated to accurately reflect Highline Water Districts Average Day
Demand and Peak Day Demand.
• Section 3.6.3 was added to describe the accuracy and value of projected
consumption rates by using billing data from 2008-2010.
Chapter 4
• Added information about notifying property owners of new confirmed or
suspected areas of potential pollution in the wellhead protection area (section
4.3)
• Language was added to sections 4.7.2.6, 4.7.2.7, 4.7.2.13, and 4.7.2.16 to
explain that the beneficial use of the water right is consistent with applicable
City land use zoning/comprehensive plan policies under the Municipal Water Law
(MWL).
Chapter 5
• Text in this chapter was changed to mirror the MWL conservation requirements
and the utilization of the Water Use Efficiency Guidebook.
• Tables 5-2 and 5-3 were updated with current historical water use efficiency
gains.
LUPB Workshop
May 14, 2012
2011 Water System Plan [#CPA-2008-3(RL)]
46
Chapter 6
• No changes to Chapter 6
Chapter 7
• Table 7-2 was updated to describe the difference between emergency and non
emergency interties.
• Text about the current condition of the Guiberson Reservoir was added to
Section 7.2.1.19.
• A new table (7-14) was added to provide a summary of Kent's distribution and
transmission pipe inventory according to age, size, and material.
Chapter 8
• No changes to chapter 8
Chapter 9
• The Department of Health phone number was added to section 9.1.
• A description of the coliform monitoring program was added in accordance with
the Ground Water Rule from 2009.
Chapter 10
• Table 10-1 was updated to reflect the current construction and funding status of
Kent capital improvement projects.
Chapter11
• Table 11-1 was updated with the city's current existing monthly water rates.
• Table 11-2 was updated with current system development charges.
Appendix A
• No change
Appendix B
• The environmental checklist from 2008 was replaced with the SEPA
Determination of Non-Significance.
Appendix C
• No change
Appendix D
• No change
Appendix E
• No change
Appendix F
• No change
Appendix G
• No change
Appendix H
• The 2007 Water Quality Report was replaced with the 2010 Water Quality
Report.
Appendix I
• No change
LUPB Workshop
May 14, 2012
2011 Water System Plan [#CPA-2008-3(RL)]
47
Appendix J
• An agreement between King County, Water District #111, the City of Kent, and
the City of Auburn was added.
• An interlocal agreement with Highline was added.
• King County Franchise number 13083 was added.
Appendix K
• The Land Use and Planning Board minutes from July 28, 2008 were added.
• Ordinance No. 3892 was added.
• A sanitary survey letter from the Department of Health was added
LUPB Workshop
May 14, 2012
2011 Water System Plan [#CPA-2008-3(RL)]