HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 03/11/2013 ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director
• Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
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Kent, WA 98032-5895
AGENDA
LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD
WORKSHOP
MARCH 11, 2013
7:00 P.M.
LUPB MEMBERS: Jack Ottini, Chair; Barbara Phillips, Vice Chair; Steve Dowell,
Navdeep Gill, Alan Gray, and Randall Smith
CITY STAFF: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager; Gloria Gould-Wessen,
Long-Range Planner/GIS Coordinator; David Galazin, Assistant City Attorney;
Kathy Hardy, Assistant City Attorney
This is to notify you that the Land Use and Planning Board will hold a Workshop
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013
Kent City Hall, City Council Chambers,
220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA
7:00 p.m.
No public testimony is taken at workshops, although the public is welcome to
attend. The workshop agenda will include the following item(s):
1. CPA-2012-1 DSAP & PLANNED ACTION
Staff will present an update to the Downtown Subarea Action Plan and Planned
Action Ordinance.
You may access the City's website for documents pertaining to the Land Use and Planning Board at:
htto://kentwa.igm 2.com/citizens/Default.asox?DeoartmentlD=1004.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at (253) 856-5725
in advance. For TDD relay service call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at
1-800-833-6388 or call the City of Kent Planning Division directly at (253) 856-5499 (TDD) or the main
line at (253) 856-5454.
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred N Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director
KEN T Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
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Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
March 4, 2013
To: Jack Ottini, Chair and Land Use and Planning Board Members
From: Gloria Gould-Wessen, AICP, GIS Coordinator/Planner
Subject: Downtown Subarea Action Plan & PAO (CPA-2012-1) (KIVA-2120882)
Workshop — March 11, 2013
INTRODUCTION:
The Downtown Subarea Action Plan (DSAP) and targeted Planned Action Ordinance
(PAO) for downtown Kent follows through on Council's strategic goal to create
neighborhood urban centers (Attachment A-Map). The DSAP and Supplemental
Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) are necessary for a PAO and Mixed
Use/Residential Infill Exemption, which will streamline the permit process. This
update will focus on the structure and outcomes of the project's public engagement
and a brief explanation of SEIS alternatives, the Planned Action, and Infill
Exemption. This is a project update, outlining recent key outcomes.
BACKGROUND:
On June 25, 2012, the Land Use & Planning Board (LU&PB) was presented a project
overview and the following documents: resolution declaring an emergency to
amend the Kent Comprehensive Plan outside the annual update cycle, the contents
and status of the 2005 Plan, the planning principles intended to guide the DSAP,
and a map of the project study area. On October 22, 2012, the LU&PB was
presented an overview of the project's public involvement efforts, preliminary
outcomes of the Downtown Steering Committee (the Committee), and next steps.
All the pieces necessary for the DSAP have been gathered, and the first draft is
nearly complete. The vision for the DSAP is based on the project's planning
principles that were approved by Council motion June 19, 2012 (Attachment B-
Principles). The principles create a picture of a vibrant, livable, and walkable people
place with thriving businesses and welcoming public and private outdoor spaces.
The planning principles guided the Committee and the project's public outreach
efforts.
Engaging the community that knows Downtown Kent best, the users, was a critical
step to the DSAP update. The 13-member Downtown Steering Committee was a
major component, representing community stakeholders, including city board and
council members, representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and Kent
Downtown Partnership, business and property owners, and residents. The
Committee held six (6) meetings and were engaged in a variety of exercises to
identify what is right with Downtown and what needs changing. From the
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Committee's work, staff created the first of two (2) online public surveys. The first
survey explored the livability of Downtown and received 300 responses
(Attachment C - Results). The Committee identified action items based on the input
from the first public survey, staff, and city leadership. From the Committee's work,
a second survey was developed to rank the importance of various actions
(Attachment D-Results). The complete results from the surveys are posted at
www.VentureDowntownKent.com
PROJECT OUTCOMES:
The structure of the DSAP is based on Kent's 2004 Comprehensive Plan
(Attachment E — Table of Contents). A key difference in the DSAP is the addition of
strategic actions that provide a path forward. The environmental analysis and the
Planned Action will be integrated into the DSAP. The programmatic SEIS identify
existing conditions, potential impacts and mitigating measures of future growth.
The DSAP and SEIS will become the development blueprint for a targeted PAO, an
Infill Exemption, and together with the proposed land use, zoning, and regulatory
amendments, will incentivize development and redevelopment in Downtown Kent
over the next 5, 10, 15 years.
The programmatic SEIS identifies existing conditions, potential impacts and
mitigating measures of three (3) future growth alternatives, one being No Action.
Alternative 2 DSAP Update Medium Growth proposes more of a balance between
housing and employment growth than Alternative 3 High Growth which reflects the
2010 Comprehensive Plan EIS Update projected growth (Attachment F-
Alternatives).
If there are any questions, please contact Gloria Gould-Wessen at 253.856.5441.
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ATTACHMENT B ( 3-11-13 LUPB WORKSHOP)
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The plan will help to make downtown Kent an extraordinary place whether one
lives in downtown or comes to shop or visit. It is attractive and safe, with year-
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The plan's proposed actions will contribute to the economic vitality of the
downtown. Downtown should provide a mix of service and retail businesses that
are important to the local community, including those who reside in downtown.
The success of business in downtown is key to the area's future growth.
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The plan will recognize that downtown is a desirable place to live. A variety of
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The plan will strive to create a downtown where the built environment suggests a
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walk or ride a bike, and there will be strong connections to surrounding
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The plan will encourage a system of public as well as private outdoor spaces that
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outdoor opportunities add another dimension to urban living.
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Venture Downtown Kent - Survey #1 ATTACHMENT
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Livability
1. Are you a resident of Kent?
Circle one:
• Yes
• No
2. What is your age? (optional)
Circle one:
< 20 yrs 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 >69
3. How often do you spend time in Downtown Kent?
Circle one:
• Rarely
• Occasionally
• Fairly Often
• Often
• Nearly Daily
4. Once you are in Downtown Kent, how do you get around town?
Circle all that apply:
• Drive
• Walk
• Bike
• Other
5. As a pedestrian in Downtown, how important are the following factors in making that
a safe and pleasant experience?
Not Important Somewhat Important Very Important Essential Not Sure
• Conditions of sidewalks
• Street lights
• Landscaping
• Well marked crosswalks
• Slower traffic speeds
• Traffic lights responsive to pedestrians
• Window shopping opportunities
• More bicycle police
• Other
6. Do you feel safe in Downtown Kent in the evening?
Yes, Why? No, Why not?
7. Which of the following would cause you to spend more time Downtown during the 8
evening?
Circle all that apply:
• Shops open after 5 pm
• Variety of restaurants
• Small venues with entertainment
• Events
• Safe parks
• Police presence
• Other
8. Could you see yourself someday living in Downtown Kent?
Yes No
9. If you were thinking about living in Downtown Kent, what is important in your mind
to make it place where you would like to live?
Not Important Somewhat Important Very Important Essential Not Sure
• Variety of Businesses and Services
• Quality of Architecture and Building Materials
• Variety of Housing Opportunities
• Open Green Park Space
• Tree Lined Streets
• Places to be with Friends
• Sidewalk Cafes
• Adequate Parking
• Efficient Traffic Flow
• Access to Public Transportation
• Variety of Entertainment and Events
• Quiet the Noise from Trains
• Redirect Commercial Trucks away from Downtown
10.If you lived in Downtown Kent, what sort of housing would you want to live in?
Choose one:
• Stand-alone Apartments or Condominiums
• Apartments or Condominiums over Ground-floor Retail
• Townhouse
• None of the above
11.In your opinion, what big changes need to happen to make Downtown Kent a place
where you would possibly live?
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Downtown Kent ACTIONS - Survey #2
The following statements represent potential ACTIONS the City, non-profits, business
owners or property owners may take to further Downtown Kent.
How would you prioritize the following ACTIONS?
Rank the ACTIONS below using a scale of 1 through 10 where
1 is the Lowest Importance and 10 is the Highest Importance.
Rank the ACTIONS below in the small box.
This survey should take 5-7 minutes.
Design & Beautification
1. Strengthen the pedestrian connection between Kent Station and Historic Downtown
2. Add seasonal planters and hanging baskets in Downtown
3. Add more benches in Downtown
4. Establish a coordinated design of waste containers, benches, and pedestrian lighting
5. Increase maintenance of the sidewalks, planters, and street trees
6. Make Central Avenue more attractive for pedestrians
7. Renovate and modernize buildings in Historic Downtown
8. Increase artwork in Downtown
Parks & Open Space
1. Explore opportunities to expand the size of Kaibara Park
2. Redesign Kaibara and Rose Garden parks to be more welcoming and safe
3. Add more lighting in Downtown parks
4. Add more year-round community events in Downtown parks
5. Add more seating, trees, planters, and activities in Town Square Plaza
6. Create a strong pedestrian connection between Downtown and Earthworks Park
Transportation & Connectivity
1. Improve pedestrian connections of the adjacent residential neighborhoods to Downtown
2. Add planters and bollards along the sidewalks of Central Ave for pedestrian safety
3. Ensure traffic signals along Central, Smith, and James respond quickly to pedestrians
4. Increase on-street handicapped parking in Downtown
5. Add bike lanes along SR-516/Willis
6. Create prominent, noteworthy gateways into Downtown
7. Clean-up and beautify the SR-167 underpasses in Downtown
8. Add pedestrian lighting within Downtown alleyways
9. Conduct a parking study to determine parking needs in Downtown
10. Work with the railroads to lessen train noise in Downtown
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Zoning & Land Use Policy
1. Ensure new construction fits the architectural style of Historic Downtown
2. Encourage blade signs in Downtown
3. Discourage sandwich board signs in Downtown
4. Do not allow new drive-thru businesses in the Downtown Core
5. Allow a mix of uses (i.e., retail + residential) in the entire Downtown study area
6. Enforce health, safety, and building codes
7. Establish Building Codes to increase sound-reduction for buildings next to railroad lines
8. Establish building maintenance regulations to address mildew, rot, etc.
9. Expand the use of Downtown Design Guidelines in strategic locations of the study area
10. Allow stand-alone multifamily housing in the Downtown study area
Safety
1. Add surveillance cameras at the Commuter Rail Station and METRO Transit Center
2. Enforce public intoxication laws
3. Find a solution to homelessness in Downtown
4. Increase lighting along streets, alleys, and parks
Economic Development
1. Continue to support the Kent Downtown Partnership and its efforts to revitalize Downtown
2. Recruit additional anchor stores, key retailers and support services for Downtown residents
3. Encourage businesses to increase store hours into the evening
4. Encourage building aesthetics and maintenance of properties in Historic Downtown
5. Encourage boutique and cottage retailers in Downtown
Bold Ideas
1. Close Meeker (between 4th & 2nd) to vehicular traffic and create a pedestrian mall
2. Make Meeker and Harrison (between 4th & 2nd) a one-way couplet with angle parking
3. Create a large (2-5 acre) central green park
4. Make the Green River a public asset accessible for recreation and connected to Downtown
5. Create a new livable community west of SR-167
6. Build a high speed fiber-optic internet system in Downtown
Parkina Lot of Ideas
1. Create an Entertainment District (possibly along the Meeker pedestrian plaza or 1't)
2. Recruit better and diverse businesses and more high-end restaurants
3. Encourage market rate housing in Downtown
4. Provide public restrooms in Downtown
5. Assess the potential for a performing arts venue
If you want to be kept appraised of this project, please provide your email address.
Thank you! The results of this exercise will be considered for inclusion in the Downtown Subarea
Action Plan.
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Downtown Subarea Action Plan
SURVEY #2 RESULTS - Potential ACTION Items
Median of Responses Ranked 1 to 10 on a Scale of Importance
Color Very Important
Coding Moderately Important
Not Important
Design & Beautification Median
1 Strengthen the pedestrian connection between Kent Station and Historic 8
Downtown
2. Add seasonal planters and hanging baskets in Downtown 5
3. Add more benches in Downtown 4
4 Establish a coordinated design of waste containers, benches, and 5
pedestrian lighting
5. Increase maintenance of the sidewalks, planters, and street trees 6
6. Make Central Avenue more attractive for pedestrians 7
7. Renovate and modernize buildings in Historic Downtown 6.5
8. Increase artwork in Downtown 3
Parks & Open Space Median
1. Explore opportunities to expand the size of Kaibara Park 4
2. Redesign Kaibara and Rose Garden parks to be more welcoming and safe 5
3. Add more lighting in Downtown parks 7
4. Add more year-round community events in Downtown parks 6
5. Add more seating, trees, planters, and activities in Town Square Plaza 6
6 Create a strong pedestrian connection between Downtown and Earthworks 5
Park
Transportation & Connectivity Median
1 Improve pedestrian connections of the adjacent residential neighborhoods 6
to Downtown
2 Add planters and bollards along the sidewalks of Central Ave for pedestrian 5
safety
3 Ensure traffic signals along Central, Smith, and James respond quickly to 5.5
pedestrians
4. Increase on-street handicapped parking in Downtown 4
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Color Very Important
Coding Moderately Important
Not Important
Trans ortation & Connectivity Median
1. Add bike lanes along SR-516/Willis 4
2. Create prominent, noteworthy gateways into Downtown 6
3. Clean-up and beautify the SR-167 underpasses in Downtown 6
4. Add pedestrian lighting within Downtown alleyways 6
5. Conduct a parking study to determine parking needs in Downtown 5
6. Work with the railroads to lessen train noise in Downtown 5
Zoning & Land Use Policy Median
1. Ensure new construction fits the architectural style of Historic Downtown 7
2. Encourage blade signs in Downtown 3
3. Discourage sandwich board signs in Downtown 3
4. Do not allow new drive-thru businesses in the Downtown Core 5
5 Allow a mix of uses (i.e., retail + residential) in the entire Downtown study 8
area
6. Enforce health, safety, and building codes 8
7 Establish Building Codes to increase sound-reduction for buildings next to 5
railroad lines
8. Establish building maintenance regulations to address mildew, rot, etc. 7
9 Expand the use of Downtown Design Guidelines in strategic locations of 5
the study area
10. Allow stand-alone multifamily housing in the Downtown study area 4
Safety Median
1 Add surveillance cameras at the Commuter Rail Station and METRO Transit 8
Center
2. Enforce public intoxication laws 8
3. Find a solution to homelessness in Downtown 8
4. Increase lighting along streets, alleys, and parks 9
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Color Very Important
Coding Moderately Important
Not Important
Economic Development Median
1 Continue to support the Kent Downtown Partnership and its efforts to 8
revitalize Downtown
2 Recruit additional anchor stores, key retailers and support services for 9
Downtown residents
3. Encourage businesses to increase store hours into the evening 7
4 Encourage building aesthetics and maintenance of properties in Historic 8
Downtown
5. Encourage boutique and cottage retailers in Downtown 8
Bold Ideas Median
Close Meeker (between 41h & 2"d) to vehicular traffic and create a 4
nedestroan mall
Make Meeker and Harrison (between 41h & 2"d) a one-way couplet with 3
Create a large (2-5 acre) central green park 5
Make the Green River a public asset accessible for recreation and 6
connected to Downtown
Create a new livable community west of SR-167 5
Build a high speed fiber-optic internet system in Downtown 5
Parkins Lot of Ideas Median
1 Create an Entertainment District (possibly along the Meeker pedestrian 6
plaza or lit)
2. Recruit better and diverse businesses and more high-end restaurants 8
3. Encourage market rate housing in Downtown 5
4. Provide public restrooms in Downtown 5
5. Assess the potential for a performing arts venue 5
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SURVEY #2 RESULTS - Potential ACTION Items
Downtown Steering Committee
Median of Responses Ranked 1 to 10 on a Scale of Importance
Color Very Important
Coding Moderately Important
Not Important
Design & Beautification Median
1. Create a strong visual connection to Kent Station with Historic Downtown 9
2. Plant and maintain street trees 7
3. Add seasonal planters and hanging baskets 6
4 Create a coordinated streetscape (i.e., waste containers, benches, 6
pedestrian li htin etc.
5. Increase streetsca a maintenance 6
6. Add more bike racks 2
7. Clean-up Central Ave 8
8. Re-purpose historic BNSF train station 3
9. Renovate buildings in Historic Downtown 7
10. Install Kiosks with map of Downtown & list of current activities 3
11. Celebrate existing Art and increase Art in Downtown 5
12. Replace asphalt paved medians with pavers or landscaping 6
13. Gateways should have a consistent image but reflect the different parts 7
of Downtown
14. Activate mid-block pedestrian connections i.e. lighting, artwork etc. 7
Parks & Open Space Median
1. Make small parks feel more connected to each other 3
2 Explore vacating a portion of lit Ave to expand Kaibara Park & connect to 5
Town S uare Plaza
3 Open-up Downtown parks to the street to make more welcoming and 7
safe
4. Add more lighting to parks for safety 8
5. Add more year-round community events 7
6. Make Downtown parks attractive gathering places for visitors & residents 7
7. Expand teen activities 4
8 Town Square Plaza needs more seating, trees & diversity of activities 6
9 Town Square Plaza needs to feel more enclosed and separated from 3
streets i.e. lanters with seatin
10. Connect Downtown to Earthworks/Canyon Park 4
11. Make Canyon Park trails more accessible and safe 1 6
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Color Very Important
Coding Moderately Important
Not Important
Transportation & Connectivity Median
1. Improve pedestrian connections to the adjacent residential 7
2. Improve sidewalks within adjacent residential neighborhoods 7
3. Ensure speed limit 30 MPH on Central Ave is enforced 3
4. Add bollards and planters along Central for pedestrian safety 6
5. Time signals along Central Smith James to respond to pedestrians 7
6. Increase on-street handicapped parking 5
7 Maintain sidewalks (i.e., remove branches, leaves, garbage, fix heaved 7
sidewalks
8 Allow some parking spaces to be closed off for outdoor dining purposes 9
9. Add bike lane along SR-516 6
10. Create GATEWAYS into Downtown
o Central/James 8
o Central/Meeker 8
o James/SR-167 underpass 7
o Meeker/SR-167 underpass 8
o Willis/4th 7
11. Clean-up & beautify SR-167 underpasses at Meeker & James 7
12. Add pedestrian lighting within alley-ways 7
13. Improve design of METRO bus shelters 4
14. Conduct a parking study 4
15. Work with railroads to create noise-free zone 4
Zoning & Land Use Policy Median
1. Ensure modern structures fit the architectural style of Historic Downtown 8
2. Encourage blade signs & discourage sandwich board signs 9
3. Eliminate drive-thru businesses in Downtown Core, and no 7
4. Look for greater opportunities for mixed-use development 8
5. Enforce codes for safety and health on buildings 8
6. Create sound-reduction building codes for buildings next to railroad lines 6
7. Strengthen existing building maintenance regulations 7
8. Apply Design Guidelines in all of the Downtown Subarea 8
9 Revisit Design Guidelines to ensure they reflect the expanded Downtown 7
Subarea
10. Allow stand alone multi-family in Downtown Subarea mixed-use zoning 8
districts
Safety Median
1. Add surveillance cameras at Commuter Rail Station 9
2. Enforce public intoxication laws 9
3. Find a solution to homelessness in parks, library, and alleyways 10
4. Increase lighting along streets alleys, and parks to feel safer 9
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Color Very Important
Coding Moderately Important
Not Important
Economic Development Median
1. Continue in look for incentives for compact residential development 7
2 Continue to support the Kent Downtown Partnership and its efforts to 10
revitalize Downtown
3. Recruit support services for Downtown residents 7
4. Recruit key use such as a grocery store 9
5. Encourage stores to maximize hours of operation 8
6. Recruit anchor stores and develop new retail on Meeker Street 9
7 Encourage building and landowners to improve maintenance and 7
aesthetics of ro erties in Historic Downtown
8. IFocus on small business needs and encourage boutique and cottage retail 7
9. jPursue incentives to assist landlords improve properties 8
Bold Ideas Median
1. Close Meeker and create a pedestrian mall 2
2. Make Meeker and Harrison a one-way couplet with more parking 4
3. Create a signature central green park 5
4. Make the Green River a public asset like San Antonio River Walk 8
5. Create new livable community west of SR-167 7
Parkins Lot of Ideas Median
1. Control window displays 4
2. Create incentives to invest in building upgrades 7
3. Create an Entertainment District on Meeker pedestrianplaza) 8
4 Bring in better businesses, more high-end restaurants, diversity, less 7
chains
5. No dark alleys or doorways 9
6. Extend business hours later into the evening 7
7. Create high-end rentals vs. below market housing 8
8. Historic District needs an anchor retail store 8
9. More teen activities & shops 5
10. Provide public restrooms in Downtown 5
11. Assess the potential fora performing arts venue 7
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CITY OF KENT IlorvazPown Subarea Action l kin
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
CHAPTER ONE —INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE
Historic Vision 1998 &2005
ACTIONS Accomplished
New Direction - Council Strategic Plan
OVERVIEW
History of Development
Present DSAP Effort
Planning Principles
Report Organization
CHAPTER TWO— EXISTING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL
Regional Context
Kent Today
DEMOGRAPHICS &ECONOMICS
Population&Employment Trends
Economic Profile
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Police&Fire,
Water&Sewer.,
Education
Parks &Open Space
Library
King County Regional Justice Center
Social Services
GROWTH ESTIMATES &EXPECTATIONS
Planning Horizon&Assumptions
Past Expectations
Methodology&Outcomes
Population Growth Forecast
Employment Growth Forecast
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CHAPTER THREE -VISION
HISTORIC VISION &TODAY'S VISION 2-
The Next Generation—Downtown in 2050
BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS &A VISION
Foundation for the Vision
Visioning Process
Planning Principles
Interviews &Web Survey Outcomes
Steering Committee
Public Process
CHAPTER FOUR-FRAMEWORK FOR DOWNTOWN
KENT DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
West District
North District
Central Avenue District
East District
South District
Historic District
GOALS —POLICIES -ACTIONS
Overall Goal
Land Use
Urban Design
Housing
Capital Facilities
Transportation
Parks &;Open Space
Utilities
Economic Development
Sustainability
Implementation
LAND USE PLAN MAP
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CHAPTER FIVE -ACTIONS & IMPLEMENTATION
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
Actions Table
Capital Improvement Plan
PART II
CHAPTER SIX-ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Alternatives
Adoption Process
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
PLANNED ACTION
Mitigation
APPENDICES
HOUSEHOLD&EMPLOYMENT METHODOLOGY
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC.COMMENTS AND RESPONSES (1997-1998)
SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS (2013)
GLOSSARY
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Downtown Subarea Action Plan
SEIS Alternatives Description
The SEIS considers three (3) alternatives of housing and employment growth. All
alternatives are consistent with GMA goals and the intent of VISION 2040 and the
Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) to promote compact growth in downtowns
served by multiple transportation modes. Additional growth is focused into the
Downtown Subarea by promoting more mixed use development supported by non-
motorized facilities and park amenities. The SEIS considered the citywide impacts
expected from increased vehicle traffic associated with the proposed development,
with mitigation measures for the Downtown Subarea. The Alternatives are
described below followed by a summary of growth levels:
Alternative 1 - No Action: The No Action Alternative, required under SEPA,
implements the City's current Comprehensive Plan, 2005 Plan, and current zoning
at growth levels consistent with assumptions in the Kent Transportation Master Plan
(June 2008).
Alternative 2 - DSAP Update Moderate Growth: Alternative 2 would adopt the
DSAP, the PAO, and Mixed Use/Residential Infill Exemption to facilitate economic
and housing opportunities and streamline permitting in the DSAP study area. The
DSAP contains new actions to promote economic vitality, urban livability, pedestrian
priority, enjoyable outdoor space, and neighborhood compatibility. Growth
assumptions are revised based on policy choices and regional forecasts. Zoning
amendments are necessary to support this growth alternative.
Alternative 3 - DSAP Update High Growth: Alternative 3 assumes some elements
of the DSAP Update that slightly modifies the 2011 Comprehensive Plan EIS
Update. It retains the growth mix previously studied and reduces growth in the
Midway Area. Alternative 3 would adopt the DSAP, the PAO, and Mixed
Use/Residential Infill Exemption and adopts some of the Comprehensive Plan and
zoning changes. Growth assumptions do not change.
Downtown Subarea Growth Levels
Growth Base Year Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 2
Type 2006 No Action DSAP Update DSAP Update
Moderate High Growth
Growth
Households 2,984 618 5,419 3 498
Employment 5,370 4,703 3,489 9,239
Total Activity
Units 8,354 5,321 8,908 12 737
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