HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 12/10/2012 (3) 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
DECEMBER 10, 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;
Assistant City Attorney David Galazin
This is to notify you that the Land Use and Planning Board will hold a
Public Hearing
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012
Kent City Hall, City Council Chambers East and West
220 4`hAvenue South, Kent, WA
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 at the hearing or prior to the hearing by email to Katie
Graves at: ka rave sCa)kentwa.aov.
The agenda will include the following item(s):
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of the August 13, 2012 Minutes
4. Added Items to Agenda
5. Communications
6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
rZCA-2012-31KentCitVCodeChapter(KCC)15.0711-andscape Regulations
This is a public hearing to consider amendments to the Landscaping
Regulations Code with related amendments to definitions in KCC 15.02.086,
15.02.172 and 15.02.274
8. Short Plat Committee Representation
9. Nomination and Election of Officers
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 Planner Katie Graves at: kgraves(a)kentwa.gov. You may access the City's website for
documents pertaining to the Land Use and Planning Board at:
h tti)://ken twa.iQ m2.com/citizensIDefau/L ast)x?Det)artmen tlD=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 the City of Kent Economic&
Community Development directly at(253) 856-5499 (TDD).
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O T LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD
° MINUTES
AUGUST 13, 2012
Land Use & Planning Board Members: Chair Alan Gray, Vice Chair Barbara
Phillips-Absent/Excused, Steve Dowell-Absent/Excused, Navdeep Gill (arrival
recognized at 7:15 pm), Jack Ottini, Randall Smith, and Jim Sturgul.
Chair Gray called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
City Staff: Charlene Anderson, Katie Graves, David Galazin
3. Approval of Minutes
Board member Ottini Moved and Board member Sturgul Seconded a Motion
to approve the June 25, 2012 Minutes. Motion CARRIED 4-0.
4. Added Items None
S. Communications None
6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings
Planning Manager Charlene Anderson informed the Board that the Parking Codes
and Permit Process Regulations amendments had just been considered before the
Economic and Community Development Committee (ECDC). She stated that the
Committee passed these amendments on to the August 21't City Council Agenda as
approved by the Land Use and Planning Board with one exception related to
notification of pending expiration of permits. Whereby, the Committee supported
having the applications imprinted with a statement that would indicate when an
application would expire.
7.1 Kent City Code (KCC) Chapter 12.05 Amendments rZCA-2012-21
Planner Katie Graves reported that the Land Use and Planning Board (LUPB) held a
workshop on July 23rd to consider minor amendments to the Mobile Home Parks
Code. The amendments update the code for consistency with the permitting process
and procedures, correct definitions and references, and do not revise development
standards for new or existing mobile home parks.
Chair Gray declared the Public Hearing open.
Seeing no speakers, Gill Moved and Smith Seconded a Motion to close the
Public Hearing. Motion Passed 5-0.
After brief deliberations, Sturgul Moved and Smith Seconded a Motion
recommending to the City Council approval of amendments to
[ZCA-2012-2] KCC 12.05 Mobile Home Park Code as recommended by staff.
Motion Passed 5-0.
Adiournment
Ottini Moved and Smith Seconded a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion
Passed 5-0.
Chair Gray adjourned the meeting at 7:15 pm
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
Board Secretary
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Director
• T Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
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NAsIIING.nN Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
December 3, 2012
TO: Chair Alan Gray and Land Use & Planning Board Members
FROM: Katie Graves, Planner
RE: Code Amendments — Landscaping Regulations
[ZCA-2012-3]
For the December 10, 2012 LUPB Hearing
MOTION: Recommend to the City Council approval of amendments to
KCC 15.07, Landscaping Regulations, with related amendments to
definitions in 15.02.086, 15.02.172 and 15.02.274, 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 15.07,
Landscaping Regulations. This section of code has been effective in ensuring that
landscaping needs for development are met; it generally includes appropriate
flexibility and is not difficult to administer or understand. However, some items
need amending to modernize the code, incorporate low impact development
techniques, and provide clarity where there is confusion. Staff presented the items
to the Board at workshops on October 8, 2012, and November 26, 2012.
BACKGROUND: As part of the Council's Strategic Plan related to transforming
regulatory processes, staff presented a draft list of potential code amendments at
the Land Use and Planning Board workshop on July 11, 2011, which included
changes to Chapter 15.07, Landscaping Regulations. The attached code section
includes potential amendments that address the items on the list presented in July,
as well as many other items that have since been deemed appropriate for revision.
In addition, planning staff collaborated with other divisions and departments to
draft some of the amendment language in order to have a landscape code that also
encompasses the goals of other departments. To be consistent with the
amendments proposed in 15.07, amendments to definitions in 15.02.086,
15.02.172 and 15.02.274 are also necessary. These amendments are attached.
Staff will be available at the public hearing to answer questions.
The amendments were determined not to have a significant, adverse environmental
impact, and a Determination of Nonsignificance was issued on November 26, 2012.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the amendments.
KG/pm S:\Permit\Plan\ZONING_CODE_AMENDMENTS\2012\ZCA-2012-3 KCC 15.07\LUPB\12-10-12\Hrg_StaffRptdoc
Enc Attach A:Amendments to KCC 15.07,15.02,Attach B: Decision Document,Attach C: Determination of NonsigniFlcance,Attach D: Env Checklist
cc: Fred Satterstrom,AICP,CD Director;Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Manager;Hope Gibson,Parks Planning&Development Manager;
Shawn Gilbertson,Public Works Environmental Engineer; Matt Knox,Public Works Environmental Engineer Site Manager
Project File
Attachment A
LU&PB Hearing December 10, 2012
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Chapter 15.07
LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS*
Sections:
15.07.010 Purpose.
15.07.020 Landscape plan approval.
15.07.030 Failure to complete required landscaping — Inspection.
15.07.040 General landscape requirements for all zones.
15.07.050 Types of landscaping.
15.07.060 Regulations for specific districts.
15.07.070 Maintenance of landscaping.
*Cross reference(s) — Street trees, ch. 6.10; building codes, ch. 14.01.
15.07.010 Purpose.
A. The provisions of this chapter are to provide minimum standards for landscaping
in order to maintain and protect property values and enhance the general
appearance of the city. It is also the purpase of this chapter to encourage Law
Impact Development LID) through the use of sail amendments and integration of
Ian dscape areas and LID starwater management facilities. Landscaping shall be
designed as an integral part of the overall site plan with the purpase of enhancing
building design public views and spaces. and providing buffers, transitions and
screening.
B. The planning director shall have the authority to waive specific
requirements or impose additional requirements in unique or special circumstances
to ensure the fulfillment of the stated purpose of this chapter and to allow for
flexibility and innovation of design. Special circumstances or unique conditions shall
be reviewed with the planning director prior to submittal of a landscape
plan. Examples of special conditions might include:
1. Preservation of unique wildlife habitat.
2. Preservation of natural or native areas.
3. Compliance with special easements.
4. Renovation of existing landscaping.
5. Unique site uses.
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(Ord. No. 3612, § 5, 8-6-02)
15.07.020 Landscape plan approval.
A. A building permit shall not be issued until the landscaping plan has been
approved.
B. At the time of development plan review, th-e-planning depaftment-services shall
review specific landscape requirements with the owner or his representative.
C. Landscape plan review shall be required in the fallowing instances:
1. New construction, New construction is covered by this chapter as fallaws:.
a. Buildings constructed or enlarged.
b. Other structures or use areas constructed or enlarged.
Landscape areas constructed ar enlarged as fallaws:
i. If new or adding the equiva lent of fiftyJ50hpercent or more
of the existing landscape area e entire site must meet the
standards of this title.
H. If adding less than fifty 50 ercent of the existing? landscape
lot area only the new portion must meet the standards of this
title.
standards2. Change in use. V1(hen a change of use permit is required, landscaping shall
be provided to meet the in this title.
15.07.030 Failure to complete required landscaping - Inspection.
A. Failure to complete all of the required landscaping or any part of it within six (6)
months of the building occupancy, issuance of the certificate of occupancy or
temporary shall
constitute a ze+*ig--code violation, in accordance with KCC 1.04.
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B. It shall be the responsibility of the project manager or business owner to contact
th-e-planning depeftment-services upon completion of the landscaping work and
request an inspection.
C. T4ie- pPlanning depeftmefA-services may inspect the landscaping upon request of
the project manager or business owner or at any time after the six (6) month
expiration date.
15.07.040 General landscape requirements for all zones.
A. Landscape Development Standards
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1. All ingress ar egress easements which provide corridors to the subject lot,
not adjacent to a public right of way, shall be considered the same as a
public right of way. Landscape requirements far easement corridors shall be
the same as thane
2. All portions of a lot not devoted to building., future building�parkingR
storage ar accessary uses shall be landscaped in a manner appropriate to
the stated purpose of this chapter.
3. All requiredland�sca bline or the street
edge. A crushed rock path in lieu of landscaping shall be required where
appropriate as determined b _ lap nning services.
landscape jequirements.
4. Required landscape areas which are inap r�apriate to landscape due to e
existence of rail lines or other features shall be—relocated first to another lot
line, ar second. to an equal sized area in another portion of the lot, to be
determined b ices upon review with the
owner or developer.
5. Landscapes shall not conflict with the safety of those using adjacent
sidewalks or with traffic safety. Safety features of landscaping shall be
discussed at the time of development Crime
Prevention
be used in t
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for ester mauAggm���
where feasible. LID facilities shall not conj pry njIgo the urp� � �
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he LID facilities. LID facilities shall be
ccordance with the LID Technical
Guidance M or as otherwise amended)
end env �ppllc�lxl� city c�d� and standards.
landscape7. The configuration and plant species of areas on a site shall be
designed sa as to not disrupt the functions of star mwater systems.
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are not visually obtrusive.
7. Landscapes shall be placed outside of sight abscuring ar ane hundred
fences unless it is determined by Uveeplanning
er�tervlce that such arrangement would be detrimental to the
stated purpase of this chapter gr gold cg premIse site safety.
ponds9. The perimeter of all starwater detention shall be landscaped to a
minimum depth of ten (10} feet of type II landscaping. If perimeter fencing is
required based an public works department standards it shall be constructed
of vinyl coated chainlink ar solid screen fencing. The fencing shall be located
between the pond and thelandscape area.
C. Landscape Planting Requirements
1. Bark mulc material shall only be used in
conjunction with landscaping to assist vegetative growth and maintenance or
to visually capleent plant material. IVanvegetative material is not a
substitute far plantmaterial.
2. Required landscape areas shall be provided with adequate drainac7e. All
new Iandscgpe gregL jhgll Incgrpgrgtegll end ant fellaws:
Inches of soil shall be tilled and-Iwo L21
Inches of composted material hell Ixe fully Incgrpgrgted Into the
provided in the
Stormwater
ended.
areas from vehicle end he�ave equip
shall be avoided after tilling.
3. Slopes shall not exceed a three hto one 1Lratio width to height) in
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order to decrease in ease of maintenance.
4. quantity arran eg ant and types of plants installed shall be appropriate
to the size of the required landscape area and purpase of planting area as
noted in KCC 15.07.050 pertaining to types of landscaping
5. Landscape plans shall include a diversity of natives
species
end promote native wildlife habitat where feasible.
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15.07.050 Types of landscaping.
Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V
Solid Screen Visual Screen Visual Buffer Low Cover Open Area
Purpose Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V
landscaping landscaping landscaping landscaping landscaping is
is intended to is intended to is intended is intended to primarily
provide a create a to provide provide intended to
solid sight visual visual visual relief visually
barrier to separation separation of where clear interrupt large
totally that is not uses from sight is open spaces of
separate necessarily streets and desired or as parking areas.
incompatible one hundred main a
uses. (100) percent arterials and complement
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uses. of streets, materials.
parking lots,
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Description Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V
landscaping landscaping landscaping landscaping landscaping
shall consist shall be shall be shall consist shall consist of
of evergreen evergreen or evergreen of a mixture trees planted
trees or tall a mixture of and of evergreen with supporting
shrubs with a evergreen deciduous and shrubs or
minimum and trees planted deciduous ground cover.
height of six deciduous not more shrubs and Each landscape
(6) feet at trees with than thirty ground area shall be of
planting, large shrubs (30) feet on cover, to sufficient size
which will and ground center provide solid to promote and
provide a one cover interspersed covering of protect growth
hundred interspersed with large the entire of plantings,
(100) with the shrubs and landscaping with a one
percent trees. A ground area within hundred (100)
sight- sight- cover. Where three square foot
obscuring obscuring used to L3 years of minimum area
screen within fence wH4 separate planting and and no
twe�e2)tlh may be parking from to be held to dimension less
years required streets, a maximum than five (5}
from the ,n,'ess-®t isif plantings height of feet
time of determined must create three and 15
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combination development barrier of at 1/2) feet
of evergreen plan review least forty
and that such a two (42) definition--of
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(A) Trees shall be a minimum of one and one-half inches at diameter breast height
(dbh) at the time of plantin_g. Evergreen trees shall be an average height of six (6)
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(CID) The plantings and fence must not violate the sight area safety requirements at
street intersections.
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specific districts.
Minimum Perimeter Landscape Planter Width and Ty pe
Zanes Abutting Side Rear Abutting
Addffionalrequirements
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SR-1 HLA see
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SR-8 1122.04.2451
MR-D NLA
Open greenarea shall
occygy than twenty-
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Live per
cent roent of the
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area of the lot.
A minimum of 5' of
foundation landscaping
shall be placedalong the
perlra of any
multifamily structure.
NZL.e�xcet for Foundation landscaping
MR-G, !QLT-yp-e !gL!yp-e pALkinA lots consists of shrubbery or
MR T 19LIype III some other combination of
MR-M� 11 or 111 11 or III per landscape materials that
MR-Fl 15.07.040.13.2 helps to reduce the visual
bulk of structures and
buffer dwelling units from
light,glare and other
environmental intrusions.
Additionyl_require meats
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Review.15.09.045.D
KCC
LM F—IP Requirements per Chapter 12.05 KCC
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A minimum of Tof
landscaping to screen off-
street parkiugareas�
placement of which shall be
determined through the
downtown design review
DC NLA
laracess outlined in KCC
15.09.046. Additional
landscaping_or
alternative methods of
screening_Dpy be
ARRM94-ibmugh
downtown design
review.
A minimum of Tof
landscaping to screen off-
street parkiugareas�
placement of which shall be
determined through the
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required front yard a landscape strip at least twenty�20) feet in depth shall be
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(Ord. No. 3050, §§ 8, 9, 7-7-92; Ord. No. 3409, § 46, 7-7-98; Ord. No. 3439, § 5,
2-2-99; Ord. No. 3470, § 13, 8-17-99; Ord. No. 3543, § 11, 2-20-01; Ord. No.
3612, § 6, 8-6-02; Ord. No. 3648, § 8, 7-1-03; Ord. No. 3770, § 13, 11-15-05;
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15.07.070 Maintenance of landscaping.
A. Required. Whenever landscaping is or has been required in accordance with the
provisions of this title or any addition or amendments to this title, or in accordance
with the provisions of any previous code or ordinance of the city, the landscaping
shall be permanently maintained in such a manner as to accomplish the purpose for
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which it was initially required. All landscaping which, due to accident, daageR
disease
and growth shall be replaced. These requirements also apply to landscaping far LID
storn2vater managements yge-M Hure to
permanently maintain landscaping will result in a cads violation, in accordance with
KCC 1.04.
B. Maintenance assurance. To ensure the maintenance of new landscaping
planning? director may require a performance and maintenance bond or other
acceptable determining
whether consider elements
such as the size and complexity of the proiect. the likelihaad of plant survival, and
the likelihood of adequate hall remain in effect for two
years from the campletian of planting. The value of the maintenance assurance
device t of the total landscape-materials-plus
installation. If a maintenance assurance device is required the property owner
shall ions:
1. If the landscapes is not being properly maintained, the
shall be so no notification
the landscaping is still not being maintained then the maintenance device
replacementmay be used by the city to perform any type of maintenance ar
necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.
2. The maintenance assurance device shall be accompanied b Rg! K-a�reem_ent
granting the city and its agents the right to enter the property and perform
any necessary work. The agreement shall also hold the city harmless from
all claims and es.
3. Upon campletian of the two year maintenance peLiod and if maintenance
has not been performed by the city the city shall release the maintenance
assurance device.
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15.02.086 Composted material
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dearadatian and transformation under controlled c moitions sdesi designed�to promote
aerobic state
reaulatians. Natural decay of organic solid waste under uncontrolled conditions
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Attachment B
LU&PB Hearing December 10, 2012
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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 15.07, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
ENV-2012-34, KIVA# RPSA-2123780
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 landscaping requirements.
This project includes a) some minor amendments to Title 15.07, Landscaping
Requirements that provide clarity where there is confusion; and b) more
substantial potential amendments such as:
- Soil Amendments: at the recommendation of Public Works, staff is
proposing that all new landscape areas incorporate soil amendments to
allow for better drainage and plant life. The soil amendments require that
the top 12" of existing soil be tilled and 2" of compost be incorporated into
the tilled soil.
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED): crime
prevention techniques are to be incorporated into the development and
landscape plan to ensure that the opportunity for criminal activity is
reduced.
- LID (Low Impact Development): staff is proposing language that
encourages the use of LID techniques by allowing required landscaping to
be integrated with LID stormwater management facilities.
- Reorganization: the general landscape requirements section has been
reorganized into three new sections for better use, and the regulations for
specific districts section have been integrated into a chart, which also
includes the types of landscaping that are required for each landscape
area.
- Types of Landscaping: the requirements in this chart have been revised to
allow more time for plants to create solid screens (three years instead of
two), require minimum plant sizes at time of planting, and require plant
spacing to be dependent upon the species.
Decision Document 26
Title 15.07: Landscaping Requirements
Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA-2012-3)
ENV-2012-34 RPSA-2123780
- Maintenance: language has been added that provides the option of
obtaining a landscape maintenance bond.
In addition, related amendments to definitions in 15.02.086, 15.02.172 and
15.02.274 are also proposed.
See attached for proposed potential amendments to Title 15.07 and 15.02.
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
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.
Landscaping 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.
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Title 15.07: Landscaping Requirements
Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA-2012-3)
ENV-2012-34 RPSA-2123780
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 landscaping 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.
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.
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 landscaping 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
This proposal is not anticipated to have an effect on noise, light, and
glare. Current city codes regulate impacts to neighboring properties.
Aesthetics may be improved with implementation of landscaping
projects.
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.
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
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Title 15.07: Landscaping Requirements
Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA-2012-3)
ENV-2012-34 RPSA-2123780
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.
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:
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Title 15.07: Landscaping Requirements
Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA-2012-3)
ENV-2012-34 RPSA-2123780
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;
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
November 19, 2012
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Attachment C
LU&PB Hearing December 10, 2012
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KENT
W ASHIUGiON
CITY OF KENT
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Environmental Checklist No. #ENV-2012-34 Project Amendments to Kent
#RPSA-2123780 City Code 15.07,
Landscaping 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
regulations for landscaping requirements.
This project includes a) some minor amendments to Title 15.07, Landscaping
Requirements that provide clarity where there is confusion; and b) more substantial
potential amendments such as:
- Soil Amendments: at the recommendation of Public Works, staff is proposing that all
new landscape areas incorporate soil amendments to allow for better drainage and
plant life. The soil amendments require that the top 12" of existing soil be tilled and
2" of compost be incorporated into the tilled soil.
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED): crime prevention
techniques are to be incorporated into the development and landscape plan to
ensure that the opportunity for criminal activity is reduced.
- LID (Low Impact Development): staff is proposing language that encourages the
use of LID techniques by allowing required landscaping to be integrated with LID
stormwater management facilities.
- Reorganization: the general landscape requirements section has been reorganized
into three new sections for better use, and the regulations for specific districts
section have been integrated into a chart, which also includes the types of
landscaping that are required for each landscape area.
- Types of Landscaping: the requirements in this chart have been revised to allow
more time for plants to create solid screens (three years instead of two), require
minimum plant sizes at time of planting, and require plant spacing to be dependent
upon the species.
- Maintenance: language has been added that provides the option of obtaining a
landscape maintenance bond.
In addition, related amendments to definitions in 15.02.086, 15.02.172 and 15.02.274
are also proposed.
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
Determination of Nonsignificance 32
Amendments to Kent City Code 15.05,
Off-Street Parking & Loading Requirements
ENV-2012-9, KIVA# RPSA-2121348
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., December 10,
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 November 26, 2012 Signature __
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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LU&PB Hearing December 10, 2012
Planning Services 33
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.ice nt.wa.uslpermi tcenter
KGNT w Ms niN nxaH Environmental Checklist
Application) Form
Public Notice Board and
Application Fee...See Fee Schedule
TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF:
APPLICATION #: ENV-2012-34 KIVA#. 2123780
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 Ibe 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.
Signature of(Responsible Official' Date
B. COM'MENTS:.
C. TYPE OF PERMIT OR ACTION REQUESTED: �� C-v,,�� �fl��,�i11✓m�
D. ZONING DISTRICT:
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TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
1. Name of Project: Amendments to Title 15.07 — Landscaping
Requirements (ZCA-2012-3)
2. Name of Applicant: City of Kent Planning Services
Mailing Address: 220 4`h Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
Contact Person: Katie Graves Telephone:253-8565454
(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 commercial, industrial, and multifamily developments are required
to meet standards outlined in Kent City Code 15.07 for landscaping,
including where and what should be planted.
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
plans as described in the instructions):
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This project includes a) some minor amendments to Title 15.07,
Landscaping Requirements that provide clarity where there is
confusion; and b) more substantial potential amendments such as:
- Soil amendments: at the recommendation of Public Works,
staff is proposing that all new landscape areas incorporate soil
amendments to allow for better drainage and plant life. The
soil amendments require that the top 12" of existing soil be
tilled and 2" of compost be incorporated into the tilled soil.
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED):
crime prevention techniques are to be incorporated into the
development and landscape plan to ensure that the
opportunity for criminal activity is reduced.
- LID (Low Impact Development): staff is proposing language
that encourages the use of LID techniques by allowing
required landscaping to be integrated with LID stormwater
management facilities.
- Reorganization: the general landscape requirements section
has been reorganized into three new sections for better use,
and the regulations for specific districts have been integrated
into a chart, which also includes the types of landscaping that
are required for each landscape area.
- Types of Landscaping: the requirements in this chart have
been revised to allow more time for plants to create solid
screens (three years instead of two), require minimum plant
sizes at time of planting, and require plant spacing to be
dependent upon the species.
- Maintenance: language has been added that provides the
option of obtaining a landscape maintenance bond.
See attached for proposed potential amendments to Title 15.07.
10. Schedule: Describe the timing or schedule (include phasing and
construction dates, if possible).
Public hearing on amendments atthe Land Use and Planning Board in
December 2012, consideration by Economic and Community
Development Committee in January2013, adoption by City Council in
February 2013.
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"
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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.
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
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grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
Although this is a nonproject action, the construction of landscaping
areas may require some grading and filling, specifically tilling of the soil
and importing compost for soil amendments.
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 landscaping
areas may require some clearing and new planting.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces
after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
n/a
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
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.
n/a
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.
n/a
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.
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2) Will the project require anywork over, in or adjacentto (within 200
feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach
available plans.
n/a: No amendments to the Shoreline Management Program
(which governs activities within 200 feet of significant shorelines)
are proposed.
3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be
placed in or removed from surface water orwetlands and indicate
the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of
fill material.
n/a: no amendments to critical areas code are proposed.
4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?
Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities, if
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
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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.
n/a
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:
Although this is a nonproject action, LID techniques maybe used
to mitigate runoff for construction projects.
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:
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Although this is a nonproject action, the construction of new landscape
areas are required to use native, native adapteds, and drought tolerant
plants.
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:
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:
Landscaping is encouraged to promote wildlife habitat where feasible.
The city also 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
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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
1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your
project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)?
n/a
2) What types and levels of noise would 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
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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
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.
Landscape areas 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.
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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 landscape areas
may improve aesthetics.
11. Light and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposals produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
n/a
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views?
n/a
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.
Landscaping code requires plantings between incompatible uses to
mitigate light and glare from other sources.
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
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recreation opportunities to be provided bythe 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.
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.
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g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any.
n/a
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.
n/a
b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
services, if any.
n/a
15. Utilities
a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,water,
refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
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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. I
understand that the lead agency is relying on them" to make its decision.
Signature: r '"
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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 likelyto increase discharge to water;emission
to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances;
or production of noise?
Landscaping to support development is not anticipated to increase
discharge to water, emissions to air, production, storage, or release of
toxic or hazardous substances, or production of noise.
2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants,animals,fish, or marine
life?
The proposal is unlikely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or
marine life?
Landscaping is encouraged to promote wildlife habitat where feasible.
Existing city codes address any impacts to fish or marine life.
3. How would the proposal be likelyto 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
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.
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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
landscape standards may promote 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 mayconflictwith local, state, or
federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.
The proposal is unlikelyto conflict with other laws or requirements for the
protection of the environment.
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