HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 06/11/2012 (7) ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
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Phone: 253-856-5454 KE
WASHINGTON Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA
98032-5895
AGENDA
LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING
JUNE 11, 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; Katie Graves, Planner; Brad
Lake, Public Works Operations Manager; Kelly Peterson, Environmental Conservation
Supervisor; Assistant City Attorney David Galazin
This is to notify you that the Land Use and Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on
MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012 in Kent City Hall, City Council Chambers East and West, 220 4rn
Avenue South, Kent, WA at 7:00 P.M. The public is invited to attend and all interested
persons will have an opportunity to speak. Any person wishing to submit oral or written
comments on the proposed amendment may do so prior to or at the meeting.
The agenda will include the following item(s):
1 Call to order
2 Roll call
3 Approval of the March 26, 2012 Minutes
4 Added Items to Agenda
5 Communications
6 Notice of Upcoming Meetings
7 PUBLIC HEARING:
1. rZCA-2012-11 Kent City Code (KCC) Chapters 15.02, 15.05 & 15.07
Consideration of proposed amendments specific to KCC Chapter 15.05 Off-
Street Parking and Loading Requirements Code; amendment to KCC Chapter
15.07.040.A related to parking maneuvering and loading area landscaping;
and addition of KCC Chapter 15.02.331 definition for permeable surface.
2. rCPA-2008-3 (R1)1 2011 Water System Plan
Consideration of proposed amendments 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).
For further information or to obtain copies of the staff report or Agenda for the proposed amendment
contact the Planning Division office at (253) 856-5454. You may submit comments by emailing (1)
Planner Katie Graves at: karavesakentwa.00v or (2) Kelly Peterson at: kpeterson(@kentwa.00v. You
may access the City's website for documents pertaining to the Land Use and Planning Board at:
htti):Ilkentwa.ic7m2.com/citizensIDefau/Last)x?Det)artmentID=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 Planning Services
directly at(253) 856-5499 (TDD).
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LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD
• MINUTES
KENT MARCH 26, 2012
WA 1HI Tor.
Land Use & Planning Board Members Chair Alan Gray, Vice Chair Barbara
Phillips, Steve Dowell, Navdeep Gill, Jack Ottini, Randall Smith, and Jim Sturgul.
Chair Gray called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
City Staff Matt Gilbert, Katie Graves
3. Approval of Minutes
Board member Dowell Moved and Board member Phillips Seconded a
Motion to approve the January 23, 2012 Minutes. Motion PASSED 7-0.
4. Added Items - None
S. Communications - None
6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings
Principal Planner Matt Gilbert announced that a Land Use and Planning Board
(LUPB) Workshop will be held on April gth to discuss potential amendments to Kent
City Code 15.05 -Parking Code.
7. ZCA-2011-1(B) Kent City Code Chapter 12.01
Planner Katie Graves stated that these amendments relate to the administration of
development regulations. Staff presented proposed amendments to the LUPB at a
February 27th workshop. Graves stated that there have been no changes to the
amendments from information initially presented to the Board.
Graves stated that these code amendments propose to clarify code, facilitate timely
and efficient processing of applications, issuance of permits and expiration
timelines. Many code changes are minor with some language amendments.
Additional amendments include eliminating the pre-application meeting
requirement, proposing the meeting as an option; adding language related to
project vesting, adding flexibility to application re-submittal timelines, outlining
procedures for permits ready for issuance and for expiration timelines for permit
applications and issued permits.
Dowell MOVED and Phillips SECONDED a Motion to open the public hearing.
Motion PASSED 7-0.
Seeing no speakers, Phillips MOVED and Ottini SECONDED a Motion to close
the public hearing. Motion PASSED 7-0.
With no further deliberations, Ottini MOVED and Dowell SECONDED a Motion to
recommend approval of amendments to Kent City Code KCC 12.01, and
12.04.193 [ZCA-2011-1(B)] as recommended and modified by staff.
Motion PASSED 7-0.
Adiournment
Chair Gray adjourned the meeting at 7:15 pm.
Matt Gilbert, AICP, Acting Planning Manager
Board Secretary
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Director
• Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
K E N T
was o Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
June 1, 2012
TO: Chair Alan Gray and Land Use & Planning Board Members
FROM: Katie Graves, Planner
RE: 15.05 Code Amendments [ZCA-2012-1]
Staff Report for the June 11, 2012 LUPB Hearing
MOTION: Recommend to the City Council approval of amendments to
Kent City Code as recommended by staff/as modified.
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
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 presented the items to the Board at workshops on April 9, 2012
and May 14, 2012.
BACKGROUND: The full list of potential code amendments presented to the Board
on July 11, 2011 contained items from Chapter 15.05 of Kent City Code that
regulates off-street parking and loading areas. This code amendment encompasses
those potential amendments, and also includes others that have arisen through
further staff discussions, and discussions with the Board at the April 91h and May
141h workshops. To be consistent with the amendments proposed in 15.05,
amendments to 15.07.040 (parking lot landscaping) and a new 15.02.331
(permeable surface definition) are also necessary. Attached are the amendments
to Chapter 15.05, 15.07.040, and 15.02.331. Please note no changes are proposed
to 15.05.110 Electrical vehicle charging station spaces; this code does not have
locational requirements for electric vehicle parking; however, preferential parking is
consistent with the goals and policies for energy conservation and use of alternative
fuels. Staff will be available at the public hearing to answer questions.
The amendments were determined to have no environmental impact, and a
Determination of Nonsignificance was issued on May 14, 2012.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached
amendments and approval of the following amendment options:
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15.05.040 Parking standards for specific activities (Elementary and junior
high); OPTION B: Option B revises the parking standard to 1 space for each
employee, plus 1 space for every 50 student capacity, and requires parking for
buses, (if buses are kept on site), and student loading/unloading areas. This
parking count is more consistent with the needs of a school by requiring parking
based on the number of employees, and additional parking based on the number of
students (for visitor/parent parking). It is also more consistent with other cities in
the area.
15.05.040 Parking standards for specific activities (footnote 2,a,
exceptions for senior citizen apartments in multifamily buildings); OPTION
C: Option C does not include a special provision for low-income elderly, but allows a
reduction in parking to be based on 'other documentation or standards that support
a permanent reduction of parking stalls." This option eliminates the confusion of
what is considered low-income, but still provides flexibility for potential parking
reductions for senior housing.
15,05,040,F Compact car parking; OPTION B: Option B decreases the compact
stall size from 8x17 to 8x16; allows up to 50% of the stalls in a parking lot to be
compact for lots of at least 20 stalls, and eliminates the requirement that compact
stalls cannot be placed with more than 4 side by side or 8 head to head. This
option supports development that is more urban in nature, allows flexibility in
parking lot design, and supports a decrease in the amount of impervious surface.
15.05.080 Size and design standards; OPTION B for Standard, Compact,
and Employee stall size: This option decreases the standard stall size from 9'x19'
to 8.5'x18', decreases the compact stall size from 8' by 17' to 8' by 16' and
eliminates the employee stall size (8.5'x18') because it is the same size as the
proposed standard stall size. This option supports development that is more urban
in nature, allows flexibility in parking lot design, and supports a decrease in the
amount of impervious surface.
15,05,090,E Paving; OPTION B: This option requires that single family driveways
be paved to either the front of the garage of the first 40 feet, whichever is less (to
be consistent with Kent's design and construction standards) and requires all
parking areas in the front yard of a single family lot be paved. This section is also
revised (in options A, B, and C) to require permeable surfaces for parking areas
that are above the minimum number of spaces required, where site conditions
make it appropriate.
15.05.100 Diagram 1, Minimum Parking Design Standards; OPTION C: This
option reflects the recommended changes to the size of the parking stalls (as noted
above), and also revises the chart and diagram to a simpler version.
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Enc Attach A:Amendments to KCC 15.05,15.07.040,15.02.331
Attach B: Decision Document
Attach C:Determination of NonsigniFlcance
Attach D:Environmentil ChecWist
cc: Fred Satterstrom,AICP,CD Director
Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Manager
Project File
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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;
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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Recreational vehicle park One (1) parking space for each site.
Hotels' One (1) parking space for each guest room,
plus two (2) parking spaces for each three
(3) employees.
Commercial activities
Banks' 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 offices' 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 Aa
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.
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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,one 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
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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_S17Religious institutions ar One (1) space for each five (5) seats in the
other places of warships' 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.
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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.
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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.
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OPTION Aa
ba. The multifamil arking-requirementa may be
reduced to ®®®4ess-than-ore-f�`r.
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.
OPTION Ba
a. The multifamily arkin requirement may be reduced as determined by the
planning director. The planning director shall base his/her decision an a parking
Study that supports one ar mare of the fallowing
L Availability of private, convenient regular transportation services to meet the
needs of the tenants°
ii. Accessibility to and frequency of public transpartatianR
iii. Pedestrian access to health medical and shop in facilities°
iv. Minimum age requirement to reside in subject apartentsR
v Special subpart services offered by the facility°
vi. Law-income status of residents (covenant recorded on the land that limits
residents to those who are low-income}°
OPTI�N (staff rya �ncfatean)a
a. The multifamil arking requirement may be reduced as determined by the
planning? director. The planning? director shall base his/her decision an a panking
Study that supports one ar mare of the fallowing
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servicesi. Availability of private. convenient, regular transpartatian to meet the
needs of the tenants°
H. Accessibility to and frequencyof public trans ortation-
iii. Pedestrian access
iv. Minimum age requirement to reside in subject apartentsR
v. Special s 1 1 ort services offered by the facilit
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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.
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
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(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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
OPTION Aa
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.
5. No more than four (4) compact car parking stalls shall be placed side-by-side, or
eight (8) head-to-head.
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F. Compact car parking.
1. Parking stall size shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet by sev fftee,rsixteen
( - 16) feet. Aisle width shall be per the requirements of KCC 15.05.080 and
diagram No. 1 following this chapter.
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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 intefspefse4-eqtFaffydistributed throughout the entire
parking area. the
total requ red 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%'UuanlleS�s �approved the fire marshal.
4. See KCC 15.05.080 and diagram No. 2 following this chapter for typical compact
car stall arrangements.
5.—Ne�mefe-thafvfeui (4�� _14e-1 -of
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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;
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,
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§ 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.
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,
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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. Re ucl iced maneuvering areas:
1_€For 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:
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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:
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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 also app-ly see Diagram 3L.------- —
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
ner 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.
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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.
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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
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further reduced, as allawed 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
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(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:
Standard 9 feet by 19 feet (1) (3)
OPTION B (staff recoendationZ
Standard 8.5 feet by 18 feet (1} (3}
OPTION A:
Compact 8 feet by 17 feet (2) (3)
OPTION B (staff recommendation
Compact 8 feet by 16 feet (2) (3)
OPTION A:
Employee 8-1/2 feet by 18 feet (3)
OPTION B (staff recommendation if standard stall size is reducedZ
Parallel 9 feet by 23 feet
Notes:
1. Dimensions may include overhang. See KCC 15.05.090(F) for exceptions.
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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.
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.
D. Law Impact Desi n LID) starmwater management facilities in accordance with
the LID Technical Guidance Manual far Puget Sound (current edition and
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applicable city cades. are encauraged to be integrated with parking lot landscaping_
Clustering areas for LID.
GE. Paving.
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 otherwise
permeable surfacing is d where site and soil conditions make LID feasible
as determined by thecity. The planning director may waive the paving
requirement 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 ar garage, ar the first
twenty-forty (2Q40) feet whichever is less.
2. Permeable Pavement for surfacing
associated access driveways which are above the minimum number of spaces
required bKthis chapter Mess site and
soil conditions make permeable surfacing infeasible. as determined by the cites
Permeable surfacing shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LID
Technical Guidancemanufacturer's
recommendation. ar any applicable city cades and standards. Single family
residential development is exemptt
appropriate in the fallowing stances:
a. Fire lanes. unless the developer provides cation from the
manufacturer that the material s
requireentsR
b. Gas stations, or other
locations where concentrated pollutant_o spills are_ a ahazard°
slopec. Parking lot surfaces with a more than five-percent;_
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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.
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.
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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,
32. 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 farty�40 feet. whichever is less. All parking areas in
the front yard must also be paved in accordance with 15.05.090.E.1. Dfiveway-,fef
4. Permeable Pavement for surfacing
associated access driveways which are above the minimum number of spaces
required bKthis chapter unless site and
soil conditions make permeable surfacing infeasible. as determined by the cites
Permeable surfacing shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LID
Technical Guidance condition} the manufacturer's
recommendation
residential requirement. Permeable_pavbgjsnot_
appropriate in the fallowing stances:
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a. Fire lanes. unless the developer provides certification from the
manufacturer that the material s
ne
b. Gas stations, or other
locations where
slopec. Parking lot surfaces with a more than five-percent;_
d. Where excessive sediment is likely to be deposited an the surface such as
construction and landscapes material storage or where an erosion
prone area is upslape of permeable surfaceR
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 agplicatian where based an accepted engineering
practice ar standards, the city determines that permeable paving s
inappropriate.
OPTION C:
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
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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.
ed, Single-family residential
driveways t or back of sidewalk on the
street the front face of the carport orgarage, or the
first forty-(40yard
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
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shall extend to each side property line. Parking areas within the front yardshall be
paved in accardance with 15.05.090.E.1.
4. Permeable Pavement for surfacing
associated access driveways which are above the minimum number of spaces
required by this chapter shall be constructed of permeable surfacing unless site and
soil conditions make permeablesurfacing? infeasible as determined by the city.
Permeable surfacing shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LID
Technical Guidancemanufacturer's
recommendation. ar any applicable city codes and standards. Single family
residential development is exemptt
appropriate in the fallowing stances:
a. Fire lanes unless the developer provides cation from the
manufacturer that the material s
reguimmentsR
b. Gas stations or other
locations where
slopec. Parking lot surfaces with a more than five-peroent-
d. Where excessive sediment is likely to be deposited an the surface, such as
construction and landsca in material storage areas or 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,—ems it- n-baff�ef.
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.).
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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.
€H. 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.
A corresponding increase in adjacent landscapes is not necessar iy f the
Ian dscaping is at least ten (10} feet 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.
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
depeftment-Services and the city engineer or his/her designee.
Planning 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.
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OPTION A:
DIAGRAM 1. MINIMUM PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS
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
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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
ELECTRIC
VEHICLE 7xm To 6pm
I 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
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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:
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12" x 12" 12" x 12"
12" x 6" 12" x 6"
(Ord. No. 3976, § 3, 10-19-10)
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15.07.040 General landscape requirements for all zones.
A. All parking maneuvering
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areas of over twenty thousand (20,000)
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 stormwater runoff. Perimeter
landscaping, required adjacent to property lines, shall not be calculated as part of
the ten (10) percent figure.
15.02.331 Permeable Surface.
A hard drivable surface designed to allow a high degree of infiltration of water
throwconstructed of concrete asphalt
or manufactured systems such as interlocking brick ar a combination of sand and
brick lattice.
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ATTACHMENT B 45
ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
KENT Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Director
WAS NGroN Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REPORT
Decision Document
AMENDMENTS TO KENT CITY CODE 15.05, OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING REQUIREMENTS
ENV-2012-9, KIVA# RPSA-2121348
Charlene Anderson, AICP Responsible Official
I. PROPOSAL
The City of Kent has initiated a non-project environmental review for this
project which proposes to amend the City of Kent Zoning Code to address
regulations for off-street parking and loading requirements.
This project includes a) some minor amendments to Title 15.05, Off-street
Parking and Loading Requirements that provide clarity where there is
confusion; and b) more substantial potential amendments such as:
eliminating the requirement for RV parking in multifamily developments,
revising the requirements for parking reductions for senior housing, reducing
the required parking for elementary and junior high schools, reductions in
compact and standard stall size, increase in the allowed number of compact
stalls, clarification of maneuvering areas for dock high and at-grade loading
doors, LID consideration for parking surfaces and parking lot landscaping,
and paving requirements for single-family developments. See attached for
proposed potential amendments to Title 15.05.
II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Compliance with Kent's Comprehensive Plan, the Washington State Growth
Management Act (GMA), The Local Project Review Act (ESHB 1724 and ESB
6094), Kent's Design and Construction Standards (Ordinance 3927) and
Concurrency Management (Chapter 12.11, Kent City Code) will require
concurrent improvements or the execution of binding agreements by the
Applicant/Owner with Kent to mitigate identified environmental impacts.
These improvements and/or agreements may include improvements to
roadways, intersections and intersection traffic signals, stormwater
detention, treatment and conveyance, utilities, sanitary sewerage and
domestic water systems. Compliance with Kent's Design and Construction
Standards may require the deeding/ dedication of right-of-way for identified
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Zoning Code Amendment
ENV-2012-9 RPSA-2121348
improvements. Compliance with Title 11.03 and Title 11.06 of the Kent City
Code may require the conveyance of Sensitive Area Tracts to the City of Kent
in order to preserve trees, regulate the location and density of development
based upon known physical constraints such as steep and/or unstable slopes
or proximity to lakes, or to maintain or enhance water quality. Compliance
with the provisions of Chapter 6.12 of the Kent City Code may require
provisions for mass transit adjacent to the site.
In addition to the above, Kent follows revisions to the Washington State
Environmental Policy Act, Chapter 197-11 WAC (effective November 10,
1997), which implements ESHB 1724 and ESB 6094.
III. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
A. Earth
The Proposal may impact all zoning districts city wide. Affected zones
include a wide range of developed and undeveloped properties. Areas
in the Kent valley are generally described as flat and properties on
east or west hill of Kent may be flat, slightly sloped, or have steep
slopes.
Parking projects are subject to appropriate local, state and federal
permits which will be acquired at the time of implementation. Though
erosion hazards are limited in the area, potential exists whenever soils
are exposed. Projects will be subject to the City of Kent standards for
erosion and sedimentation controls to minimize off-site soil transport.
Specific environmental impacts and appropriate mitigation measures
will be determined at the time of individual project implementation.
B. Air
While adoption of the Proposal is a non-project action, amendments to
the parking code are not expected to have a significant impact on air
quality, dust, or vehicle vapors. Specific environmental impacts and
appropriate mitigation measures will be assessed at the time of
application for projects. Unpaved parking and maneuvering areas may
contribute to fugitive dust and are subject to regulations of Puget
Sound Clean Air Agency.
C. Water
The Proposal is city-wide, which includes many drainage basins,
creeks, lakes, and the Green River.
The city contains wetlands of various categories as defined by Kent
City Code Section 11.06.
Although this is a nonproject action, parking improvements permitted
by this zoning change may utilize the storm system. Increase in
impervious surfaces may occur with any new construction.
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Zoning Code Amendment
ENV-2012-9 RPSA-2121348
Construction activities are regulated by the adopted codes of the City
of Kent, currently the 1998 King County Surface Water Design Manual
and the 2002 City of Kent Surface Water Design Manual.
D. Plants and Animals
This proposal is not anticipated to have an effect on plants or animals.
If applicable, specific environmental impacts and appropriate
mitigation measures related to plants and animals will be determined
at the time of individual parking project implementation.
E. Energy and Natural Resources
This proposal is not anticipated to have an effect on energy and
natural resources.
F. Aesthetics, Noise, Light and Glare
Minimal impacts on noise, light and glare are anticipated with the
implementation of parking lots. Current city codes regulate impacts to
neighboring properties.
G. Land and Shoreline Use
Adoption of the Proposal is a non-project action that is not anticipated
to have significant environmental impacts. The proposal is city wide
and applies to all zones and comprehensive plan designations.
Flexibility in parking standards may promote more intense
development in the urban growth area.
Some zoning districts are located in shoreline jurisdiction, including
areas along the Green River, Lake Fenwick, Lake Meridian, Green River
Natural Resource Area, Springbrook creek, and associated wetlands.
Impacts to these shorelines are not anticipated. Although this is a
nonproject action, future development will be required to meet the
standards and regulations of the City of Kent Shoreline Master
Program.
H. Housing
The proposal will not impact housing availability.
I. Recreation
Although parks are located throughout this city, impacts to recreation
are not anticipated.
J. Historic and Cultural Preservation
Although this is a nonproject action, if archeological materials are
discovered with site work for any project action, the application must
stop work and notify the State Department of Archaeology and
Historical Preservation.
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Zoning Code Amendment
ENV-2012-9 RPSA-2121348
K. Transportation
The Washington State Legislature created the Commute Trip Reduction
(CTR) Law in 1991 with the goals of reducing traffic congestion, air
pollution and petroleum consumption. This law requires major
employers to encourage their employees to use commute alternatives
such as transit, carpools, bicycles, walking, compressed work weeks,
telecommuting, and flexible work schedules to reduce drive alone
commute trips during the peak congestion periods. Additionally, the
City is considering regulatory amendments to comply with State laws
regarding the permitting of electric vehicle charging stations. The City
addresses the growing demand for transit service by requiring that the
Applicant accommodate the needs for transit as expressed by King
County Metro Transit.
Significant traffic impacts are not anticipated.
L. Public Services
Adoption of the Proposal is a non-project action that is not anticipated
to have significant impacts on public services.
M. Utilities
Adoption of the Proposal is a non-project action that is not anticipated
to have significant impacts on utilities.
IV. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
A. It is appropriate per WAC 197-11-660 and RCW 43.21C.060 that the
City of Kent establish conditions to mitigate any identified impacts
associated with this proposal. Supporting documents for the following
conditions and mitigating measures include:
1. City of Kent Comprehensive Plan as prepared and adopted
pursuant to the State Growth Management Act;
2. The Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58) and the Kent
Shoreline Master Program;
3. Kent City Code Section 7.07 Surface Water and Drainage Code;
4. City of Kent Transportation Master Plan, Green River Valley
Transportation Action Plan and current Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Plan;
5. Kent City Code Section 7.09 Wastewater Facilities Master Plan;
6. City of Kent Comprehensive Water Plan and Conservation
Element;
7. Kent City Code Section 6.02 Required Infrastructure
Improvements;
8. Kent City Code Section 6.07 Street Use Permits;
9. Kent City Code Section 14.09 Flood Hazard Regulations;
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Zoning Code Amendment
ENV-2012-9 RPSA-2121348
10. Kent City Code Section 12.04 Subdivisions, Binding Site Plans,
and Lot Line Adjustments;
11. Kent City Code Section 12.05 Mobile Home Parks and 12.06
Recreation Vehicle Park;
12. Kent City Code Section 8.05 Noise Control;
13. City of Kent International Building and Fire Codes;
14. Kent City Code Title 15, Zoning;
15. Kent City Code Section 7.13 Water Shortage Emergency
Regulations and Water Conservation Ordinance 2227;
16. Kent City Code Sections 6.03 Improvement Plan Approval and
Inspection Fees;
17. Kent City Code Section 7.05 Storm and Surface Water Utility;
18. City of Kent Comprehensive Sewer Plan;
19. City of Kent Fire Master Plan; and
20. Kent City Code Chapter 11.06, Critical Areas.
B. It is recommended that a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) be
issued for this non-project action.
KENT PLANNING SERVICES
May 9, 2012
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ATTACHMENT C 51
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WASHINGTGN
CITY OF KENT
DETERMINATION OF N®NSIGNIFICANCE
Environmental Checklist No. #ENV-2012-9 project Amendments to Kent
#RPSA-2121348 City Code 15.05,
Off-Street Parking and
Loading Requirements
Description: The City of Kent has initiated a non-project environmental review for
this project which proposes to amend the City of Kent Zoning Code to address zoning
regulations for off-street parking and loading requirements.
This project includes a) some minor amendments to Title 15.05, Off-street Parking and
Loading Requirements that provide clarity where there is confusion; and b) more
substantial potential amendments such as: eliminating the requirement for RV parking
in multifamily developments, revising the requirements for parking reductions for senior
housing, reducing the required parking for elementary and junior high schools,
reductions in compact and standard stall size, increase in the allowed number of
compact stalls, clarification of maneuvering areas for dock high and at-grade loading
doors, LID consideration for parking surfaces and parking lot landscaping, and paving
requirements for single-family developments.
Applicant Katie Graves, City of Kent Planning Services
Lead Agency CITY OF KENT
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable
significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement
(EIS) is not required under RCW 43,21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review
of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead
agency. This information is available to the public on request.
There is no comment period for this DNS.
X This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2). The lead agency will not act on this
proposal for 14 days from the date of this decision; this constitutes a 14-day
comment period. Comments must be submitted by 4:30 p.m, May 29, 2012.
This DNS is subject to appeal pursuant to Kent City Code section 11.03.520.
Responsible Official Charlene Anderson, AICP
Position/Title Planning Manager / SEPA OFFICIAL
Address 220 S. Fourth Avenue, Kent, WA 98032 Telephone: 253 856-5454
Dated May 14, 2012 Signature 6'AZ4''a
Determination of Nonsignificance 52
Amendments to Kent City Code 15.05,
Off-Street Parking & Loading Requirements
ENV-2012-9, KIVA# RPSA-2121348
APPEAL PROCESS: AN APPEAL OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
MUST BE MADE TO THE KENT HEARING EXAMINER WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS
FOLLOWING THE END OF THE COMMENT PERIOD PER KENT CITY CODE 11.03.520.
CONDITIONS/MITIGATING MEASURES: NONE
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ATTACHMENT D 53
Planning Services
Location: 400 W. Gowe • Mail to: 220 41h Avenue South < Kent WA 98032-5895
Permit Center(253-856-5302 FAX: (253) 856-6412
www.ci.kent.wa.us/permitcenter
KENO"WRSHINaTON Environmental Checklist
Application For
Public Notice Board and
Application Fee...See Fee Schedule
TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF:
APPLICATION #: ENV-2012-9 KIVA#: 2121348
RECEIVED BY: DATE: PROCESSING FEE:_
A. STAFF REVIEW DETERMINED THAT PROJECT:
Meets the categorically exempt criteria.
Has no probable significant adverse environmental impact(s) and
application should be processed without further consideration of
environmental effects.
Has probable, significant impact(s) that can be mitigated through
conditions. EIS not necessary.
Has probable, significant adverse environmental impact(s). An
Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared.
An Environmental Impact Statement for this project has already been
prepared.
Lw� �� �✓
Signature of Responsible Official Date
B. COMMENTS:
C. TYPE OF PERMIT OR ACTION REQUESTED-7n l i��o y/7J� 7 v�/1197
D. ZONING DISTRICT:(//� oG�i Lz--z?
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City of Kent Planning Services EVALUATION FOR
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TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
1. Name of Project: Amendments to Title 15.05—Off-street Parking and
Loading Requirements
2. Name of Applicant: City of Kent Planning Services
Mailing Address: 220 4th Ave S Kent WA 98032
Contact Person: Katie Graves Telephone:253-856-5454
(Note that all correspondence will be mailed to the applicant listed
above.)
3. Applicant is (owner, agent, other):
4. Name of Legal Owner: n/a Telephone:
Mailing Address:
5. Location. Give general location of proposed project (street address,
nearest intersection of streets and section, township and range).
City wide
6. Legal description and tax identification number
a. Legal description (if lengthy, attach as separate sheet):
n/a
b. Tax identification number:
n/a
7. Existing conditions: Give a general description of the property and
existing improvements, size, topography, vegetation, soil, drainage,
natural features, etc. (if necessary, attach a separate sheet).
All developments(residential, commercial, industrial,etc.)are required
to meet standards outlined in Kent City Code 15.05 for parking,
including number of stalls, stall dimension, associated landscaping,
loading space, etc.
8. Site Area: n/a
Site Dimensions: n/a
9. Proiect description: Give a brief, complete description of the intended
use of the property or project including all proposed uses, days and
hours of operation and the size of the project and site. (Attach site
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plans as described in the instructions):
This project includes a) some minor amendments to Title 15.05, Off-
street Parking and Loading Requirements that provide clarity where
there is confusion; and b) more substantial potential amendments
such as: eliminating the requirement for RV parking in multifamily
developments, revising the requirements for parking reductions for
senior housing, reducing the required parking for elementary and
junior high schools, reductions in compact and standard stall size,
increase in the allowed number of compact stalls, clarification of
maneuvering areas for dock high and at-grade loading doors, LID
consideration for parking surfaces and parking lot landscaping, and
paving requirements for single-family developments. See attached for
proposed potential amendments to Title 15.05.
10. Schedule: Describe the timing or schedule (include phasing and
construction dates, if possible).
Public hearing on amendments at the Land Use and Planning Board in
June, consideration by Economic and Community Development
Committee in July, adoption by City Council in July or August.
11. Future Plans: Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion
or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes,
explain.
no
12. Permits/Approvals: List all permits or approvals for this project from
local, state, federal, or other agencies for which you have applied or
will apply as required for your proposal.
DATE
AGENCY PERMIT TYPE SUBMITTED* NUMBER STATUS**
n/a
*Leave blank if not submitted
**Approved, denied or pending
13. Environmental Information: List any environmental information you
know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly
related to this proposal.
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n/a
14. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental
approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by
your proposal? If yes, explain.
n/a
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep
slopes, mountainous, other:
The City consists of the Green River Valley and East and West Hills.
Terrain varies from flat to steep slopes.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
n/a
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay,
sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural
soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
n/a
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? If so, describe.
n/a
e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Although this is a nonproject action,the construction of parking lots may
require some grading and filling.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so,
generally describe.
Although this is a nonproject action,the construction of parking lots may
require some clearing.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces
after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
Although this is a nonproject action, the construction of parking lots may
result in an increase in impervious surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
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earth, if any.
n/a
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e.,
dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke)during construction and
when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give
approximate quantities if known.
Fugitive dust may occur from parking areas that are not surfaced with
asphalt, concrete, or gravel.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? If so, generally describe.
n/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to
air, if any.
Proposed regulations include provisions for paving of parking areas.
Furthermore, driveway aprons are required to be paved.
3. Water
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of
the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater,
lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide
names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
Areas city-wide contain streams, wetlands, lakes, ponds, and
rivers.
2) Will the project require any work over, in or adjacent to(within 200
feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach
available plans.
n/a
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be
placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate
the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of
fill material.
n/a
4) Willthe proposal require surface water withdrawals ordiversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if
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known.
n/a
5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note
location on the site plan.
Portions of the city lie within the 100-year floodplain.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to
surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated
volume of discharge.
n/a
b. Ground:
1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to
ground water? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities, if known.
n/a
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground
from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: domestic
sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...;
agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the
number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if
applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s)
are expected to serve.
n/a
c. Water Runoff(including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff(including storm water) and method
of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known).
Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters?
If so, describe.
Although this is a nonproject action, the construction of parking
lots may result the amount of stormwater runoff. Stormwater
runoff would be required to meet code.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,
generally describe.
n/a
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface,ground,and runoff
water impacts, if any:
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Although this is a nonproject action, LID techniques may be used
to mitigate runoff.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: n/a
Deciduous tree: alder, maple aspen, other
Evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
Shrubs
Grass
Pasture
Crop or grain
Wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
Water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
Other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
n/a
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
n/a
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Although this is a nonproject action,the construction of parking lots may
require associated landscaping.
5. Animals
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the
site or are known to be on or near the site: n/a
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
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b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site.
Areas in Kent contain threatened or endangered species (such as bald
eagles).
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
Kent is part of the Pacific Flyway for migratory birds.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The city has a critical areas ordinance that addresses impacts to wildlife
habitat.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy(electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar)will be
used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it
will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
n/a
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
n/a
c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of
this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy
impacts, if any:
n/a
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste,that could
occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
n/a
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health
hazards, if any:
n/a
b. Noise
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1) What types of noise exist in'the area which may affect your
project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)?
n/a
2) Whattypes and levels of noisewould be created byor associated
with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis(for example:
traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise
would come from the site.
n/a
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
n/a
8. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
n/a
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
n/a
c. Describe any structures on the site.
n/a
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
n/a
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
City-wide; all zones
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
City-wide; all designations
g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of
the site?
Some zones located in shoreline jurisdictions.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive"
area? If so, specify.
Sensitive areas (such as wetlands, streams, steep slopes) are located
city-wide in various zones
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i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project?
n/a
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
n/a
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
n/a
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing
and projected land uses and plans, if any.
Parking lots are built to support land uses—those land uses will have to
be compatible with zoning code and existing/projected land uses.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low income housing.
n/a
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low income housing.
n/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any.
n/a
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
n/a
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
n/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any.
Although this is a nonproject action,the construction of parking lots may
require associated landscaping.
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11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposals produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
Although this is a nonproject action,the construction of parking lots may
have associated lighting. Existing code requires lighting to not project
into neighboring properties.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views?
Although this is a nonproject action,the construction of parking lots may
have associated lighting. Existing code requires lighting to not project
into neighboring properties.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
n/a
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any.
Existing code requires lighting to not project into neighboring properties.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
n/a
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If
so, describe.
n/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any.
n/a
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state
or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so,
generally describe.
n/a
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
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n/a
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any.
n/a
14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans,if any.
n/a
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate
distance to the nearest transit stop?
n/a
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How
many would the project eliminate?
n/a
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to
existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally
describe (indicate whether public or private).
n/a
e. Will the project use(or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water, rail, or air
transportation? If so, generally describe.
n/a
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
n/a
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any.
n/a
16. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for
example:fire protection, police protection, health care, schools,other)?If
so, generally describe.
n/a
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
services, if any.
n/a
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,water,
refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
n/a
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utilities
providing the service and the general construction activities on the site or
in the immediate vicinity, which might be needed.
n/a
C. SIGNATURE
The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature:
Dater l/ l0 W,
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DO NOT USE THIS SHEET FOR PROJECT ACTIONS
D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in
conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal,or the
types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a
greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented.
Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emission
to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances;
or production of noise?
Parking lots may increase the amount of impervious surface, increasing
the amount of stormwater runoff.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
Current city codes address stormwater run-off. In addition,one option for
amendments to 15.05 is to require any parking areas above the minimum
parking stall requirement to be constructed of pervious surface.
Clustering of parking lot landscaping to accommodate LID design is also
encouraged as a potential amendment.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine
life?
Parking lot construction may require the removal of vegetation.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or
marine life?
Parking lot landscaping is usually required. Existing city codes address
any impacts to fish or marine life.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
The proposal is unlikely to affect energy or natural resource depletion.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources
are:
n/a
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally
sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for
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governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic
rivers,threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites,
wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
The proposal is unlikely to affect energy or natural resource depletion.
Development is not usually permitted in sensitive areas.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce
impacts are:
Existing codes protect these resources.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use,
including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses
incompatible with existing plans?
The proposal is unlikely to affect existing land use plans. Flexibility in
parking standards may promote more intense development consistent
with goals and policies for an urban growth area.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts
are:
n/a
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation
or public services and utilities?
The proposal is unlikely to increase demands on transportation, public
services, and utilities.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
n/a
7. Identify, if possible,whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or
federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.
The proposal is unlikely to conflict with other laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
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PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
Timothy J. LaPorte P.E., Public Works Director
Phone: 253-856-5500
11-
Y KFNT Fax: 253-856-6500
WASHINGTON Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
June 4, 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 June 11, 2012 Public Hearing
MOTION: RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE
2011 WATER SYSTEM PLAN AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF.
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: Staff recommends approval of the 2011 Water System Plan.
CA/pm StPerm,APIs,ICOMP PLAN AMENDMENM200MPA-2008-3 Wat rSyst m&Drainage PlsnAUblilyElemILUPB1061112HesnnglWeterSystemPlsn Revis d doc
Enc: Attach A: List of changes to draft 2008 Comprehensive Water System Plan
Attach B: Adoption Document
Attach C: Addendum Document
Attach D: SEPA Environmental Checklist
cc: Fred N. Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director
Charlene Anderson,AICP, Planning Manager
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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 Public Hearing
June 11, 2012
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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 Public Hearing
June 11, 2012
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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 Public Hearing
June 11, 2012
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WAS H;N GTON
ADOPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
#ENV-2008-25(R) KIVA #RPSA-2082340
Adoption Document(s): EIS
Description of current proposal: The action proposed by the City consists of adoption of the
2011 Water System Plan.
Proponent: City of Kent
Location of proposal: The proposal is a city-wide action.
Title of document(s) being adopted: City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway
Subarea Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement Draft (October 22, 2010) and Final
(September 1, 2011) — Prepared by the City of Kent.
Description of document (or portion) being adopted: The City of Kent Comprehensive Plan
Review and Midway Subarea Planned Action EIS is being adopted in total. This document
evaluated the impacts of alternative growth strategies at a programmatic level for the Kent
Planning Area with additional growth focused in Downtown, the Midway Subarea, and five
potential Activity Centers, as well as adoption of the Midway Subarea Plan and a planned action
ordinance to cover a portion of the Midway Subarea. The analysis evaluated the type and
range of impacts to the environment associated with each alternative growth strategy and
associated development regulations.
If the document has been challenged (WAC 197-11-630), please describe: The document was
not challenged.
Document availability: This document is available for review at the City of Kent Planning
Services office, 400 West Gowe, Kent, WA 98032 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
We have identified and adopted this document as being appropriate for this proposal after
independent review. Along with the addendum, this document meets our environmental review
needs for the current proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decisionmaker(s).
Name of agency adopting the document: City of Kent
Contact person/Responsible Official: Charlene Anderson, AICP (253) 856-5431
Planning Manager
City of Kent Economic &Community Development Dept.
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Date: 06/04/2012 Signature: �ZP/
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Director
PLANNING SERVICES
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
® Phone: 253-856-5454
KENT Fax: 253-856-6454
WASHINGTON
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
CITY OF KENT
ADDENDUM TO THE CITY OF KENT COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN REVIEW AND MIDWAY SUBAREA PLANNED ACTION ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT STATEMENT (#ENV-2010-3)
Water System Plan
CPA-2008-3(R1) (#RPP6-2081907)
ENV 2008-25(R) (#RPSA 2082340)
Responsible Official: Charlene Anderson, AICP
SCOPE
The City of Kent has completed environmental analysis, pursuant to the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), for an amendment to the Water System
Plan. The draft 2008 Water System Plan was adopted by the City Council
and incorporated into the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive
Plan on September 2, 2008. The City received substantive comments on the
draft plan and completed final changes to the draft Water System Plan in
2011. The changes included revised projected consumption data based on
more recent billing information, as well as other updates that did not
substantially change the determinations made in the draft 2008 plan. The
Department of Health approved the final plan as a 2011 plan. The plan is
based upon and supports the City's Land Use Plan Map as identified in the
Comprehensive Plan. The 2011 Water System Plan is a compilation of
planning and engineering analysis conducted to determine the adequacy of
the Kent Water System to meet the existing and projected requirements for
provision of domestic and fire protection service within its established service
area. The plan inventories the existing systems, uses land use assumptions
to estimate future conditions, identifies deficiencies, specifies projects,
actions and requirements for meeting the water system needs, and includes
multiple funding approaches.
On October 22, 2010 the City issued a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement for the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway
Subarea Planned Action. A Final Environmental Impact Statement was
issued on September 1, 2011. The EIS analyzed the environmental impacts
of alternative growth strategies at a programmatic level for the Kent Planning
Area (City limits and Potential Annexation Area) with additional growth
focused in Downtown, the Midway Subarea, and five potential Activity
Centers, as well as a No Action alternative. Also analyzed was adoption of
the Midway Subarea Plan and a planned action ordinance to cover a portion
of the Midway Subarea. The draft 2008 Water System Plan utilized the
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that was completed for the 1995
Comprehensive Plan to meet the statutory requirements of the State
Environmental Policy Act associated with this proposal. This addendum
utilizes the 2010/2011 EIS to meet the statutory requirements of the State
Environmental Policy Act for the 2011 Water System Plan. The 2011 Water
System Plan does not substantially change the direction, theme, goals or
policies of the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2004. The 2010/2011 EIS
was programmatic in nature for the Kent Planning Area and evaluated
general characteristics and potential impacts associated with the adoption of
the proposed goals and policies of the 2004 Comprehensive Plan, and
associated amendments from 2004 through April, 2011. The impacts and
mitigation alternatives that were evaluated at that time are still valid today.
The proposed Water System Plan utilizes the Land Use Plan Map as the basis
for projected needs. The scope of this addendum adds analysis to the
Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the following
area: water.
BACKGROUND
The State Department of Health requires an update of the City's water
system plan every six years, ensuring reliable, safe drinking water
throughout the City's water service area to meet the fire, life safety, and
commercial/industrial demands of the City's water customers. The proposed
amendments bring the Water System Plan current by providing additional
analysis of the existing systems and identifying future needs based on the
Land Use Plan Map. The plan inventories the existing systems, uses land use
assumptions to estimate future conditions, identifies deficiencies, specifies
projects, actions and requirements for meeting the water system needs, and
includes multiple funding approaches. This environmental analysis provides
an addendum to the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway
Subarea Planned Action EIS related to this non-project action.
SEPA COMPLIANCE
On February 13, 2010, the City of Kent issued a Determination of
Significance (DS) and Notice of Scoping for the Comprehensive Plan (ENV-
2010-3). The City solicited public comment through a February 22, 2010
open house meeting, and the scoping period closed on March 8, 2010. A
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was issued on October 22,
2010. The DEIS was distributed to the City Council and Land Use & Planning
Board members, adjacent jurisdictions, affected agencies and other parties of
interest. Public comments were invited during the comment period of
October 22 through November 23, 2010. A public hearing regarding the
DEIS was held on December 6, 2010 for interested parties. A Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was issued and distributed on
September 1, 2011.
The EIS analyzed the environmental impacts of the 2004 Comprehensive
Plan, which was adopted on July 20, 2004, as well as amendments to the
comprehensive plan from 2004 to April, 2011. The purpose of the EIS for
the Comprehensive Plan was to assess the impacts of the Plan on the City
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and its growth area; the impacts of alternative growth strategies at a
programmatic level for the Kent Planning Area with focused growth in
Downtown, the Midway Subarea, and five potential Activity Centers; and the
impacts of adopting the Midway Subarea Plan, Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Plan map and text amendments in the Midway Subarea, Zoning Districts map
and zoning text amendments in the Midway Subarea implementing the
Midway Subarea Plan, and adoption of a planned action ordinance for a
portion of the Midway Subarea Plan. Specific Comprehensive Plan and
zoning amendments were not part of the proposal for the Kent Planning
Area.
This Addendum to the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway
Subarea Planned Action EIS appends that document. The state SEPA statute
requires the City to complete environmental analysis for non-project actions
such as water system plans. Jurisdictions may meet this requirement
through the adoption of existing environmental documents and through the
use of addenda to provide additional information that does not substantially
change the analysis of the prior document (WAC 197-11-600). The 2011
Water System Plan provides additional data and analysis but does not
necessitate modification of the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and
Midway Subarea Planned Action EIS analysis or mitigation measures since it
does not substantially change the analysis of significant impacts and
alternatives from the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway
Subarea Planned Action EIS, draft and final.
STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY
Future project permit applications that may be undertaken to implement the
2011 Water System Plan will be subject to and shall be consistent with the
following: City of Kent Comprehensive Plan, the Kent City Code, Uniform Fire
Code, Uniform Building Code, Public Works Standards and all other applicable
laws and ordinances in effect at the time a complete project permit
application is filed.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW — SCOPE OF EIS ADDENDUM
The City of Kent has followed the process of phased environmental review as
it undertakes actions to implement and amend the Comprehensive Plan. The
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and rules established for the act, WAC
197-11, outline procedures for the use of existing environmental documents
and preparing addenda to environmental decisions.
Non-project Documents — An EIS prepared for a comprehensive plan,
development regulation, or other broad based policy documents are
considered "non-project," or programmatic in nature (see WAC 197-11-704).
These are distinguished from EISs or environmental documents prepared for
specific project actions, such as a building permit or a road construction
project. The purpose of a non-project EIS is to analyze proposed alternatives
and to provide environmental consideration and mitigation prior to adoption
of an alternative. It is also a document that discloses the process used in
evaluating alternatives to decision-makers and citizens.
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Phased Review - SEPA rules allow environmental review to be phased so that
review coincides with meaningful points in the planning and decision making
process, (WAC 197-11-060(5)). Broader environmental documents may be
followed by narrower documents that incorporate general discussion by
reference and concentrate solely on issues specific to that proposal. SEPA
rules also clearly state that agencies shall use a variety of mechanisms,
including addenda, adoption, and incorporation by reference, to avoid
duplication and excess paperwork.
Prior Environmental Documents - The City of Kent issued a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the City of Kent Comprehensive
Plan Review and Midway Subarea Planned Action on October 22, 2010
(#ENV-2010-3). The DEIS analyzed a No Action Alternative; a Proposal
alternative growth strategy at a programmatic level for the Kent Planning
Area with additional growth focused in Downtown, the Midway Subarea, and
five potential Activity Centers; and adoption of the Midway Subarea Plan,
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan map and text amendments in the Midway
Subarea, Zoning Districts map and zoning text amendments in the Midway
Subarea implementing the Midway Subarea Plan, and a planned action
ordinance for a portion of the Midway Subarea Plan. The DEIS recommended
mitigation measures for the alternative growth strategies. A Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), including an additional FEIS Review
Alternative growth strategy, was issued on September 1, 2011, and the
Midway Subarea Plan, Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan map and text
amendments in the Midway Subarea, Zoning districts map and zoning text
amendments in the Midway Subarea implementing the Midway Subarea Plan
were adopted by the City Council on December 13, 2011. Specific
Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendments were not part of the Proposal
or FEIS Review Alternative for the Kent Planning Area. The impacts of the
2011 Water System Plan are within the range of impacts evaluated in the
EIS.
Scope of Addendum - As outlined in the SEPA rules, the purpose of an
addendum is to add environmental analysis or information about a proposal.
This analysis builds upon the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and
Midway Subarea Planned Action EIS but does not substantially change the
identified impacts and analysis; therefore it is prudent to utilize the
addendum process as outlined in WAC-197-11-600(4)(c).
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
All environmental elements were adequately addressed within the
parameters of the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway
Subarea Planned Action EIS, draft and final. The EIS evaluated the potential
impacts associated with the build-out of the city, consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. The EIS also identified broad measures to mitigate
those impacts. The proposed 2011 Water System Plan does not substantially
change the scope, goals or policies identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
Generally, the proposal adds analysis from recent regional and local studies,
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census information and other city planning documents. Additionally,
separate environmental review was completed at the time previous
Comprehensive Plan updates were adopted. The proposed 2011 Water
System Plan consolidates the goals and policies from these past reviews and
does not merit additional mitigation from that expressed in the City of Kent
Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway Subarea Planned Action EIS, draft
and final, to protect the natural environment. Subsequent "project" actions
would require the submittal of separate environmental checklists, pursuant to
SEPA, which will be analyzed for consistency with the original mitigating
conditions and may require new mitigation based upon site-specific
conditions.
I. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Water
The proposal includes goals, policies and strategies to monitor and improve
the water system and to provide additional opportunities for efficiency,
conservation and water resource protection, as well as increased public
outreach and education.
II. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
A. SUMMARY
Kent City Code section 11.03.510 identifies plans and policies from
which the City may draw substantive mitigation under the State
Environmental Policy Act. The 2011 Water System Plan has been
evaluated in light of those substantive plans and policies as well as
within the overall analysis completed for the City of Kent
Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway Subarea Planned Action EIS.
B. DECISION
The City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway Subarea
Planned Action EIS, draft and final, provided extensive analysis with
regard to the environmental impacts associated with the
implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The mitigating conditions
included anticipated impacts associated with the increased traffic,
sensitive areas and storm water runoff, as well as impacts to public
services and utilities. The City has reviewed the proposed 2011 Water
System Plan and has found it to be generally consistent with the
range, types and magnitude of impacts and corresponding mitigation
outlined in the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway
Subarea Planned Action EIS. The plan addresses improvements to the
water system required in order to accommodate the types and
intensities of build-out associated with the City of Kent Comprehensive
Plan Review and Midway Subarea Planned Action EIS alternatives.
This analysis and subsequent addendum did not identify any new
significant impacts associated with this proposal. Therefore, this
addendum, combined with the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan
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Review and Midway Subarea Planned Action EIS adequately evaluate
potential. adverse environmental impacts and provide appropriate
mitigation. Based upon this analysis, a separate threshold
determination is not required for this action. This document and
corresponding environmental record may be utilized in the future in
conjunction with environmental review for future project and non-
project land use proposals and plans within the City in accordance with
the guidelines provided byWp�AA]C, 197-11.
Dated: June 4, 2012 Signature:
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Responsible Official
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TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
1. Name of Project: City of Kent Water System Plan - 201108
2. Name of Applicant: City of Kent Public Works Department
Mailing Address: 400 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Contact Person: Chad Bieren, P.E. Telephone: 253-856-5500
(Note that all correspondence will be mailed to the applicant listed above.)
3. Applicant is (owner, agent, other): Owner
4. Name of Legal Owner: City of Kent Telephone: 253-856-5500
Mailing Address: Same as above.
5. Location. Give general location of proposed project (street address, nearest intersection
of streets and section, township and range).
The Kent Water System service area is located within the incorporated City of Kent, plus
some additional unincorporated areas within the jurisdiction of King County. The
boundaries were established under the adopted Critical Water Supply Plan for South
King County and cover approximately 24 square miles, approximately 20.1 of which are
within the incorporated City of Kent. By Ordinance No. 1315 on October 23, 1973, King
County granted the City of Kent franchise rights for water main installation,
maintenance, and operation in the area. Since October 1973, there have been no
changes regarding the boundaries of the service area, and no changes are planned
during the present planning period.
6. Legal description and tax identification number
a. Legal description (if lengthy, attach as separate sheet):
The Kent Water System service area is comprised of all or some portions of Sections 35
and 36 of Township 23 North, Range 4 East, Section 31 of Township 23 North, Range 5
East, Sections 6, 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33 of Township 22
North, Range 5 East, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 35,
and 36 of Township 22 North, Range 4 East. Figure 1-3 within the Water System Plan
(herein after WSP) is a map that reflects the service area boundaries.
b. Tax identification number:
91-6001254
7. Existing conditions: Give a general description of the property and existing
improvements, size, topography, vegetation, soil, drainage, natural features, etc. (if
necessary, attach a separate sheet).
The Kent Water System service area covers approximately 24 square miles, of which,
approximately 20.1 square miles are within the City of Kent. Residential, commercial,
and industrial uses of land are interspersed in the service area.
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The principle topographic features are the Green River Valley and the upland plateaus
rising from both sides of the valley. The valley itself extends from the adjoining City of
Auburn on the South through Kent to the cities of Tukwila and Renton to the North. It is
about 2.5 miles wide with an elevation ranging from 30 to 40 feet above sea level on the
valley floor. The West hill rises abruptly to about 400 feet, while the East Hill rises to a
similar elevation, but with a more gradual slope. The topography of the service is
shown on Figure 1-3+ located within the WSP.
The geologic structure of the East and West hills are comprised almost entirely of glacial
till and other glacial deposits overlying bedrock principally consisting of Tertiary
sedimentary rocks. The floor of the Green River valley is underlain by post-glacial
alluvial deposits generally derived from erosion of the glacial deposits in the surrounding
hillsides.
There are few faults with surface expression in the Green River valley. Mapped faults
generally consist of northeast trending features of limited length. The Seattle fault is
located approximately 15 miles north of Kent, and is considered the most significant
fault which could affect the City. Kent is located above the subsurface projection of the
Cascadia Subduction Zone, where the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate is being forced under
the North American continental plate.
The Kent Water System distribution system consists of over 270 miles of mains, 8
reservoirs with a total capacity of approximately 20.9 MG, and six pump stations. There
are five main pressure zones/elevations, which have in some zones been divided into
one or more smaller sub-areas. A schematic of the water system is shown on Figure 1-
42 within the WSP.
8. Site Area: Approximately 24 square miles Site Dimensions: See Figure 1-1
9. Project description: Give a brief, complete description of the intended use of the
property or project including all proposed uses, days and hours of operation and the size
of the project and site. (Attach site plans as described in the instructions):
The 2008 WSP is a compilation of planning and engineering analysis conducted to
determine the adequacy of the Kent Water System to meet the existing and projected
requirements for provisions of domestic and fire protection service within the water
systems established water service area. The 200118WSPwfflbewas submitted to the
Department of Health (DOH), King County and adjacent jurisdictions for review and
comment. This plan supersedes the City's previous Water System Plan and serves as a
guideline for future development and maintenance of the water system.
The planning area for this plan is the existing water service area for the Kent Water
System. The Kent Water System service area covers approximately 24 square miles, of
which, approximately 20.1 square miles are within the City of Kent. Please refer to
Figure 1-1 within the WSP.
10. Schedule: Describe the timing or schedule (include phasing and construction dates, if
possible).
The WSP identifies needed improvements to the City's water system through the year
-24Z82030. These improvements are described in chapters 10 and 11 within the WSP.
11. Future Plans: Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion or further activity
related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain.
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Yes. The WSP discusses additions and improvements to the water system. Further, the
WSP must be updated every 6 years.
12. Permits/Approvals: List all permits or approvals for this project from local, state,
federal, or other agencies for which you have applied or will apply as required for your
proposal.
DATE
AGENCY PERMIT TYPE SUBMITTED* NUMBER STATUS**
Submittal
DOH Approval June 30, 2011 Aularoved
February 21
King County Adoption 2012 Pending
*Leave blank if not submitted
**Approved, denied or pending
13. Environmental Information: List any environmental information you know about that
has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
The WSP identifies proposed improvement projects. The projects may require,
depending on the scope of the project, their own environmental checklists and
determinations unless categorically exempt. The checklists and determinations would
be accomplished at the time the individual projects are accomplished. This applies to
private development as well as public development.
14. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other
proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain.
None Known.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep
slopes, mountainous, other.
The Kent Water System service area is comprised of a relatively flat
valley floor bounded by sharply rising hillsides to relatively flat
plateaus on the East and West. A topography map (Figure 1-1- ) is
located within the WSP.
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Within the Kent Water System service area there are areas with
severe slopes. A topography map (Figure 1-1- ) is located in the
WSP.
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay,
sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of
agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
The Green River valley is an erosional trough of glacial origin which is
partially filled by more than 400 feet of post-glacial alluvial deposits
in the Kent area. Three main depositional units have been identified
in the subsurface: younger alluvium, the Osceola mud/low, and older
alluvium. Silty sand and gravel deposited along the margin of the
Vashon stade glacier are present along the western valley margin.
The East and West hills are comprised almost entirely of glacial till
and other glacial deposits overlying bedrock principally consisting of
Tertiary sedimentary rocks.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the
immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
Within the service area there are areas with severe slopes. Slope
stability would be reviewed during the environmental assessment of
individual projects.
e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling
or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Implementing capital improvement projects described in the WSP
may require importing of fill and grading, and such projects would be
subject to appropriate state and federal permit processes. For such
projects, fill would primarily be used for structural purposes. In
certain areas, native soils may not be adequate for foundations or
loading. In such cases, a limited amount of structural backfill may be
imported from local gravel pits. Fill may also be required in some
cases to construct berms or visual buffers around certain facilities.
This fill would be obtained from a local gravel pit. As a design is
developed for each project, approximate quantities of filling and
grading would be estimated and discussed in project specific
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environmental documents.
f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If
so, generally describe.
Erosion has the potential to occur whenever soils are exposed. All
construction projects would be reviewed and be supervised by the
City of Kent Public Works Engineering Division to assure compliance
with the City's erosion control requirements, in addition to other
appropriate state and federal laws and regulations.
Approval of the WSP would not result in erosion.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious
surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or
buildings)?
Approval of the WSP would not change the amount of impervious
surfaces.
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to
the earth, if any.
Construction projects would comply with the City of Kent's erosion
control requirements. Individual projects would generate specific
environmental documents to address earth impacts.
2. Air
a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal
(i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial, wood smoke) during
construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally
describe and give approximate quantities if known.
Approval of the WSP will not result in any emissions or dust. Minor
amounts of dust, along with emissions from construction equipment,
may be produced during construction of the proposed projects. Air
pollution prevention measures, if any, would be evaluated for each
individual project through the environmental review process.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect
your proposal? If so, generally describe.
None known at this time.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to
air, if any.
Dust control measures, such as watering exposed soils, would be
utilized when determined necessary. Individual projects will require
specific environmental evaluation to identify and address impacts to
air quality, if any.
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3. Water
a. Surface:
1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate
vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal
streams, salt water, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe
type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or
river it flows into.
The Kent Water System service area falls within both the
Green River and Cedar River basins. Within these basins
there are numerous small streams, including Soos Creek and
Rock Creek, which discharge into the Green River and Cedar
River, respectively. Several wetlands and small lakes also
exist in the service area.
2) Will the project require any work over, in or adjacent to (within
200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and
attach available plans.
Any work that results from the WSP will occur subject to
appropriate, and project-specific, local, state, and federal
permits and processes.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be
placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and
indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate
the source of fill material.
Approval/adoption of the WSP is a non-project SEPA action.
Specific project actions, and potential impacts related to
identified capital projects, will be addressed on a project-
specific basis during the environmental review process and
may include, as appropriate, Section 7 consultations (per the
Endangered Species Act), shoreline permits, and other
measures.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or
diversions? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities, if known.
The proposed non-project action consists of adoption of the
WSP, not project-specific actions relating to water withdrawals.
The WSP's programs and operations may result in surface
water diversions as authorized under existing state water
rights. Kent's Habitat Conservation Plan and Wellhead
Protection Programs, as referenced in the WSP,provide for the
necessary protection of aquatic resources. Under any
circumstance, any new projects affecting surface waters that
are subject to project-specific SEPA, Clean Water Act
permitting, or other appropriate state/federal permits, will be
evaluated for potential impacts, and proceed through the
necessary permit and/or consultation processes.
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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note
location on the site plan.
Areas of the watersystem service area are within the 100-year
floodplain, however, no change in the floodplain capacity is
expected.
6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to
surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and
anticipated volume of discharge.
No waste discharges are proposed or anticipated in the WSP.
b. Ground:
1) Will groundwater be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to
ground water? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities, if known.
The WSP recommends repair and improvement of existing
water supply facilities. Project-specific SEPA analysis and/or
other appropriate regulatory review will be undertaken relative
to said projects to assess and address environmental impacts
prior to development and use. Groundwater is withdrawn from
aquifers in the upland areas east of Kent and the Kent Valley
pursuant to the City's water rights.
2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground
from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example:
domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following
chemicals...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of
the system, the number of such systems, the number of
houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals
or humans the system(s) are expected to serve.
Adoption of the WSP will not result in discharges into the
ground.
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and
method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if
known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into
other waters? If so, describe.
Some of the projects discussed in the WSP may create
additional impervious surfaces that could create stormwater
runoff. For those projects, the water will be retained or
detained consistent with the City of Kent Stormwater
Construction Standards and other appropriate state/federal
permit requirements.
2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,
generally describe.
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Runoff water will be discharged to local collection systems that
eventually discharge into surface waters. Water runoff impacts
will be evaluated during individual project environmental
review.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and
runoff water impacts, if any:
In instances where new impervious surfaces would be created, the
City will consider using alternative construction methods and materials
to achieve pre-development runoff conditions. Any stormwater
generated from the site would be controlled consistent with the City of
Kent Stormwater Construction Standards and other appropriate
state/federal permit requirements.
4. Plants
a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
x Deciduous tree: alder, maple aspen, other
x Evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
x Shrubs
x Grass
x Pasture
x Crop or grain
x Wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage,
Other:
x Water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
x Other types of vegetation
b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
Adoption of the WSP will not result in any loss of vegetation. The
specific types and amounts of vegetation that maybe disturbed due to
project implementation will be evaluated during the individual project
review.
c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
There are no known threatened or endangered plant species in the area
covered by the WSP.
d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Landscaping for individual projects would be determined during project
review.
S. Animals
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the
site or are known to be on or near the site:
Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: all
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Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: deer, bear, elk beaver
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: salmon trout
bass
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site.
Chinook and Coho Salmon along with Bald Eagles are known to be
present in the area covered by the WSP.
c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
The area is part of the Pacific Flyway.
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
Not applicable.
6. Energy and Natural Resources
a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will
be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe
whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
Significant amounts of electricity are used by the Kent Water System
to operate pumps that move water around the system to meet
domestic and fire demands.
b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? If so, generally describe.
Solar access would not be affected by adoption of the WSP.
b. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of
this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control
energy impacts, if any:
The Water Conservation Plan included in Chapter 5 of the WSP, is
designed to promote conservation of water resources and thereby
reduce energy usage.
7. Environmental Health
a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to
toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste
that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
The City Kent chlorinates and fluoridates its water supply. The
operation of the 212th Manganese Treatment Facility uses potassium
permanganate, sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, sodium
fluoride, and polymer. The corrosion control treatment facilities at
Pump Station #5 and East Hill Well use sodium hydroxide.
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1) Describe special emergency services that might be required.
No special emergency services would be required as a result of
adopting this WSP. Emergency service requirements would be
evaluated during the individual project reviews.
2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health
hazards, if any:
Environmental health hazards and measures to reduce such
hazards would be evaluated during the individual project
review.
b. Noise
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your
project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)?
Operation of the water system is not affected by noise.
2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or
associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term
basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)?
Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
Adoption of the WSP would not generate any noise. Pumps,
emergency generators, and exhaust fans utilized to operate
pump facilities create noise when in operation.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Individual projects would generate specific environmental
documents to address noise impacts, if any.
S. Land and Shoreline Use
a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, parks, and right-of-
ways are the predominant land uses within the water service area.
b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe.
Historically, areas within the Kent valley have been used for
agricultural. The City of Kent's zoning map (Figure 3-1) within the
WSP) indicates areas zoned agricultural.
c. Describe any structures on the site.
Numerous structures exist throughout the WSP service area. Potential
impacts to individual structures will be evaluated during the project-
specific environmental review process.
d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
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No structures will be demolished as a result of WSP adoption.
e. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
A variety of zoning exists throughout the water service area. Zoning
designations are shown on the City's Zoning Map and on Figure 3-1 of
the WSP and are defined in the Kent City Code.
f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Please refer to the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan for a detailed
description of land use designations. See figure 3-2 "€ Land Use"
map for City-wide designations.
g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program
designation of the site?
The City's Shoreline Master Program identifies Lake Meridian, the
Green River, and a small portion of Soos Creek as significant
Shorelines of the State.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally
sensitive" area? If so, specify.
Critical areas within the water service area are identified on the
City's "Critical Areas"map and protected through administration of
the City's environmental regulations. No such areas would be
impacted by the adoption of the WSP.
i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the
completed project?
Adoption of the WSP will not create jobs or housing, however, it will
identify water resources necessary to sustain current and anticipated
future demands for water to provide for residential, commercial,
industrial, recreational, and fire suppression needs. Water facilities
will require occasional maintenance resulting in the need for site visits
by City staff and/or contractors.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project
displace?
None.
k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
None necessary.
I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing
and projected land uses and plans, if any.
The intent of the WSP is to implement the land use plans and policies
of the City.
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The WSP addresses water supply, storage, transmission, distribution,
and treatment necessary to support the land use goals and policies of
the City of Kent.
9. Housing
a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low income housing.
None.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate
whether high, middle, or low income housing.
None.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any.
None necessary.
10. Aesthetics
a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
The WSP includes recommendations for addition storage reservoirs on
both the East and West Hill. The height of the reservoirs would
depend on there location and will be determined during project design.
The reservoirs would most likely be construction of steel or concrete.
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Potential aesthetic and view impacts would be described and evaluated
in project-specific environmental analysis.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any.
Measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts would be identified
and evaluated in project-specific environmental analysis.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposals produce? What time of
day would it mainly occur?
Adoption of the WSP will not result in the production of light or glare.
Implementation of projects identified in the WSP may include exterior
lighting necessary for site security.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views?
Any lighting that may be produced by water facility projects will be
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directed away from adjacent property and roadways.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your
proposal?
Sources of off-site light or glare are not anticipated to affect the WSP.
d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any.
None. Project impacts related to light and glare will be identified and
evaluated during the project-specific environmental review process.
12. Recreation
a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
The City of Kent has several parks located throughout the water
service area that provide recreational opportunities.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If
so, describe.
No.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation,
including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or
applicant, if any.
Not applicable.
13. Historic and Cultural Preservation
a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national,
state or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the
site? If so, generally describe.
Adoption of the WSP is not anticipated to affect historic sites or areas
identified for cultural preservation.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,
archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or
next to the site.
Individual projects would require site-specific environmental analysis
to identify and address potential impacts on historic resources, if any.
c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any.
Any impacts identified during the environmental review process will be
evaluated and, if possible, avoided. If avoidance is not possible, the
City will work with relevant State, tribal and local agencies to
determine appropriate mitigation/restoration measures.
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14. Transportation
a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if
any.
Figure 1-2 within the WSP identifies the street network within the City
of Kent and surrounding area.
b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the
approximate distance to the nearest transit stop?
Several METRO bus routes serve the City of Kent in addition to Sound
Transit.
c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How
many would the project eliminate?
Creation or elimination of parking is not a part of this proposal.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to
existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally
describe (indicate whether public or private).
Many of the projects proposed within the WSP would be located in City
right-of-way. Restoration of streets impacted by project construction
would be required as part of the project approval process.
Adoption/Implementation of the WSP would not require any new roads
or streets.
e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail,
or air transportation? If so, generally describe.
Projects may be constructed in the vicinity of railroad tracks. No water
or air transportation facilities exist within the water service area.
f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the
completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would
occu r.
None will occur from adoption of the INSP. As new facilities are
constructed, additional vehicular trips may be generated as required to
perform operation and maintenance activities.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any.
Transportation impacts would be evaluated for each individual project.
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15. Public Services
a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for
example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools,
other)? If so, generally describe.
No.
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
services, if any.
Individual projects would be evaluated to determine their respective
impacts to public services.
16. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,
water, refuse service, telephone,sanitary sewer, septic system,other.
Storm sewer.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utilities
providing the service and the general construction activities on the
site or in the Immediate vicinity, which might be needed.
The WSP identifies water supply, storage, transmission and
distribution facilities and improvements necessary to serve the current
and projected demands within the City of Kent water service planning
area,
C. SIGNATURE
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understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
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DO NOT USE THIS SHEET FOR PROJECT ACTIONS
D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them
in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or
the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the
item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not
implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.
1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water;
emission to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous
substances; or production of noise?
The WSP is a 20-year plan that identifies water system needs and
improvements to meet domestic and fire flow demands for both
current and future customers. The WSP itself would not directly result
in any discharge to water, or in the production, storage, or release of
toxic or hazardous substances or noise. Construction and operation of
proposed system improvements will result in emissions to air and
production of noise during construction and some sites may require
on-site storage of chemicals used to treat water prior to entering the
distribution system.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
Emissions to air and production of noise from construction equipment
will be short-term and limited to allowable work hours, as dictated by
City code. On-site chemical storage, if any, will meet all regulatory
requirements governing the safe transport, use and containment of
regulated substances.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or
marine life?
In general, construction projects will result in the removal of
vegetation as necessary for site development. Potential impacts to
plants, animals and fish will be identified and evaluated during the
project-specific environmental review process (or site development
review process for projects exempt from SEPA) and will be dependent
on a variety of factors, including project type, size and location. The
City's water service area is not located near salt-water, therefore, no
impact to marine life is anticipated.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or
marine life?
During project design and the environmental review process, the City
will identify and evaluate measures to protect and/or conserve plants,
animals and fish (as appropriate) that may be impacted by the
project.
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Mitigation measures, such as retention of significant vegetation and
habitat enhancements, will be incorporated into the project design as
necessary to comply with federal, state and local environmental laws.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural
resources?
Projected increases in service area population will result in increased
demand for potable water, which in turn will increase the demand for
energy needed to pump the water through the system.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural
resources are:
Continuation of the City's Conservation Policies during peak usage
periods, along with efficient planning and design of utility
infrastructure, will help reduce overall water demand and energy use.
In addition, energy efficient equipment for new and upgraded
facilities/equipment will be utilized to the maximum extent possible.
4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally
sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for
governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic
rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural
sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
Projects identified in the WSP may use or affect the type of areas
listed above, however, it is unknown at this time how or if such
projects will affect these areas.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce
impacts are:
Efforts will be made during project design to avoid areas that would be
sensitive to this type of development activity. However, in
circumstances where no other feasible location/technology exists,
projects will incorporate appropriate measures to minimize/mitigate
identified impacts.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use,
including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses
incompatible with existing plans?
The availability of water will allow development to occur consistent to
goals and policies set forth in the City of Kent Comprehensive Land
Use Plan and Shoreline Management Program. The WSP and any
subsequent projects resulting from its adoption, will not encourage
land or shoreline uses that are incompatible with existing zoning and
land-use plans.
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Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts
are:
The WSP is required by law to be consistent with the land use plans of
the jurisdictions within which service is provided. These jurisdictions,
along with the State Department of Health, will review the Plan and
provide comments, as appropriate, to ensure the Plan meets all
regulatory requirements and is consistent with adopted plans.
6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on
transportation or public services and utilities?
As population within the waterservice area increases, the demand for
public services and utilities will also increase. The WSP has been
prepared to address water system needs for both current and
projected future customers. The WSP will not increase demands on
transportation or public services and utilities, but will provide guidance
for future development of the City's water system based on projected
growth.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
The WSP has been developed pursuant to the land use plans of the
jurisdictions within which service is provided.
7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local,
state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the
environment.
The WSP is not in conflict with local, state or federal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment. The Plan must be
reviewed by various state and local agencies to ensure consistency
with relevant plans and regulations. Consistency is confirmed through
agency approval of the document.
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