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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 03/24/2014 •NT Land Use and Planning Board KE wAsHINGToN Agenda LUPB MEMBERS: •Frank Cornelius •Navdeep Gill •Alan Gray •Katherine Jones .Randall Smith .Barbara Phillips, Vice Chair .Jack Ottini, Chair WORKSHOP AGENDA March 24, 2014 7:00 p.m. Item Description ActionSpeaker(s) Time Pace 1. Workshop: NO Gloria Gould-Wessen 60 min 1 Discussion will be held to consider outlined update of the Downtown Design Guidelines and revision to the Pedestrian Plan Overlay map. Unless otherwise noted, the Land Use and Planning Board meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers East and West, Kent City Hall, 220 4th Avenue South, Kent, 98032-5895. No public testimony is taken at workshops, although the public is welcome to attend. For information on the above workshop item(s), the City of Kent's Website can be accessed at http://kentwa.igm2.com/citizens/Default.aspx?DepartmentID=1004 on Thursday, March 20, 2014 or contact Julie Pulliam, Pam Mottram or the respective project planner in the Planning Division at (253) 856-5454 or as indicated on the agenda. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City in Advance for more information. For TDD relay service for Braille, call 1-800-833-6385, for the hearing impaired, call 1-800-833-6388 or call Economic & Community Development directly at(253) 856-5499 (TDD) or the main line at(253) 856-5454. 1 ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ben Wolters, Director PLANNING DIVISION Fred N Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director KEN T Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager WASH INGrow Phone: 253-856-5454 Fax: 253-856-6454 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent, WA 98032-5895 March 19, 2014 To: Jack Ottini, Chair and Land Use and Planning Board Members From: Gloria Gould-Wessen, AICP, GIS Coordinator/Long Range Planner Subject: Downtown Design Guidelines (ZCA2014-1) (KNA-RPP6-2130117) Workshop — March 24, 2014 INTRODUCTION: The update to the 2003 Downtown Design Review Guidelines (DDRG) will reflect recent changes to the Downtown Subarea Action Plan (DSAP) and refresh the document to ensure Downtown Kent will develop into a pedestrian-friendly, vibrant, center for the entire community. BACKGROUD: The DDRG has been reviewed by staff to expand its effectiveness to a larger downtown. The Kent Downtown Partnership — Design Committee has agreed to review and comment on the DDRG in an effort to broaden the perspective. In addition, review and comments were provided by the State's Department Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). On March 241h, staff will present for discussion an outline of proposed revisions (see Attachment A). Additionally, the Pedestrian Plan Overlay Map will be presented for discussion (see Attachment B). If there are any questions prior to the workshop, please contact Gloria Gould- Wessen at 253.856.5441. GGW/pm S:\Permit\Plan\ZONING_CODE AMENDMENTS\2014\ZCA-2014-1 DmtDesignGuidelines\LUPB\03-24-14\M rno.docx Enc: Attach A- March 24, 2014 Power Point Presentation Attach B— 2003 Pedestrian Plan Overlay Map cc: Ben Wolters, ECD Director Fred Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director Charlene Anderson,AICP, Planning Manager David Galazin,Assistant City Attorney File ZCA-2014-1 z Attachment A 3 3/19/2014 VENTURE DOWNTOWN investing in the future City of Kent Land Use & Planning Board March 24 2014 WorksAop Downtown Design Review Guidelines (zcA-2014-1) Jai �NT d Downtown Design Review YM1 Guidelines L+v a T November 2003 Project Objectives 1. Support the DSAP vision; 2. Applicable to entire the DSAP study area; 3. Include the Planned Action &Infill Exemption; 4. Blend with the multifamily & mixed-use design review; and 5. Ensure clarity, brevity, and consistency, 1 4 3/19/2014 Introduction •Reflect the DSAP vision •Add DSAP Planning Principles i. Memorable Downtown Experience 2. Economic Vitality 9. Urban Livability 4. Pedestrian Priority 5. Enjoyable Outdoor Space 6. Neighborhood Compatibility z Environmental Sustainability How to Use the Design Guidelines •Map t. Expand boundary 2. Add new Zoning Districts •Design Review Process t. Planned Action 2. Snail Exemption Desicyn Guidelines & Standan•ds 1. Site Planning II. Landscape and Site Design III.Building Design IV.Definitions 2 5 3/19/2014 Conunon Revisions *Intent 1. Consolidate and weave Into goals •Guidelines 1. Revise for brevity&consistency z. Expand for clarity L Site Planning New hierarchy and names of guidelines ,..Site Characteristics Street Relationship •>Pedestrian ..-.Human Activity a Parking and Vehicle Access ,..Screening A. Response to Surrounding Context & Unique Site Features e Guidelines t. Expand to Include all of Downtown z. Revise Transit Oriented Development 3. Review Historic District a. Consider surrounding land uses 5. Reinforce gateways 3 6 3/19/2014 B. Relationship to Street Front •Guidelines i. Expand &revise Pedestrian Plan Overlay Map 2. Revise the following guidelines: • Street classification definitlen • Designated pedestrian rights-of-way • Streets with new developments • Large Item display • Pedestrian-friendly uses C.Siting& Screening of Service &' Parking Facilities •Guidelines 1. Rewrite definition of incompatible uses 2. Re-designate as E. Site Design for Safety 3. Remove parking facilities and move to the Building Design Section a. Expand new parking facilities to include parking structures D. Street Corners •Guidelines 1. Consolidate with B. Relationship to Street Front 2. Revise to reflect expanded Downtown 3. Reconsider corner landscaping 4. Reconsider guidelines associated with gateways 4 7 3/19/2014 E. Site Design for Safet)- • Move these guidelines lower in the order •Guidelines t. Add public plaza&parking 2. Moving lighting guidelines to Building Design 3. Revise&expand lighting section Location o- Lighting levels a. Ensure site furnishings complement downtown standards for public furnishings 5. Consider moving Building Design Section F. Residential Open Space •Guidelines I. Expand application to GC-MU& MRT-16 2. Expand to include public open space 3. Move to Building Design Section I Fold In Landscaping&Site Design section a Include pubilcand semi-public open space a Rename Landscaping&Open Space G. Pedestrian Access •Move these guidelines up in the order •Guidelines I. Rename&consolidate with Pedestrian Amenities 2. Reference Pedestrian Plan Overlay 3. Reconsider all sidewalk widths 5 8 3/19/2014 H. Pedestrian Amenities • Merge with G. Pedestrian Access •Guidelines 1. Revise weather protection • Size • Material e Color 2. Remove redundancy with Building Design What's Missing in Site Design Section •Street Compatibility •Transitions Between Uses •Gateways II. Landscape and Site Design •Move to Building Design Section 6 3/19/20149 A. Landscape Concept •Guidelines 1. Coordinate with Pedestrian Plan Overlay 2. Strengthen fence materials 3. Expand what Is contained in a landscape Plants v Water feature Art o Hard surface materials o Furnishings B. Parking Lot Landscaping •Guidelines i. Incorporate Into new Parking guidelines In the Building Design Section (see C.Siting&Screening of Service and Parking Facilities) M. Building Design •Rename to Architectural Design 7 3/19/201 V A, Building Concept •Guidelines t. Revise Into an Introduction to the new Architectural Design Section B. Human Scale & Pedestrian Orientation •Guidelines t. Consolidate with C.Architectural Scale z. Open up descriptions for what is desired o Balconies n Windows o Roorline 3. Discuss compatibility with surrounding uses C. Architectural Scale •Guidelines i. Consolidate with B. Human Scale&Pedestrian Orientation 3/19/2014' D. Building Details&Elements •Guidelines i. Expand architectural details associated with Historic District 2. Consider redevelopment surrounding the Historic District 3. Revise the street vendors section 4. Expand to include West&Central Ave. Districts E. Materials& Colors - Guidelines i. Expand to consider broader building materials 2. Identify color palette,what not to use F. Blank Walls Guidelines i. Strengthen design treatment of blank walls o Distances between treatments o Percentcoveage Art 9 3/19/20142 What's Missing in Architectural Design •Signage •Commercial & Residential Entrances • Exterior Finishes • Lighting • Landscaping &Open Space • Personal Safety &Security IV. 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Workshop: NO Gloria Gould-Wessen 60 min 1 Discussion will be held to consider outlined update of the Downtown Design Guidelines and revision to the Pedestrian Plan Overlay map. Unless otherwise noted, the Land Use and Planning Board meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers East and West, Kent City Hall, 220 4th Avenue South, Kent, 98032-5895. No public testimony is taken at workshops, although the public is welcome to attend. For information on the above workshop item(s), the City of Kent's Website can be accessed at http://kentwa.igm2.com/citizens/Default.aspx?DepartmentID=1004 on Thursday, March 20, 2014 or contact Julie Pulliam, Pam Mottram or the respective project planner in the Planning Division at (253) 856-5454 or as indicated on the agenda. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City in Advance for more information. For TDD relay service for Braille, call 1-800-833-6385, for the hearing impaired, call 1-800-833-6388 or call Economic & Community Development directly at(253) 856-5499 (TDD) or the main line at(253) 856-5454. ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ben Wolters, Director PLANNING DIVISION Fred N Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director KEN T Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager WASH INGrow Phone: 253-856-5454 Fax: 253-856-6454 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent, WA 98032-5895 March 19, 2014 To: Jack Ottini, Chair and Land Use and Planning Board Members From: Gloria Gould-Wessen, AICP, GIS Coordinator/Long Range Planner Subject: Downtown Design Guidelines (ZCA2014-1) (KNA RPP6-2130117) Workshop — March 24, 2014 INTRODUCTION: The update to the 2003 Downtown Design Review Guidelines (DDRG) will reflect recent changes to the Downtown Subarea Action Plan (DSAP) and refresh the document to ensure Downtown Kent will develop into a pedestrian-friendly, vibrant, center for the entire community. BACKGROUD: The DDRG has been reviewed by staff to expand its effectiveness to a larger downtown. The Kent Downtown Partnership — Design Committee has agreed to review and comment on the DDRG in an effort to broaden the perspective. In addition, review and comments were provided by the State's Department Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). On March 241h, staff will present for discussion an outline of proposed revisions (see Attachment A). Additionally, the Pedestrian Plan Overlay Map will be presented for discussion (see Attachment B). If there are any questions prior to the workshop, please contact Gloria Gould- Wessen at 253.856.5441. GGW/pm S:\Permit\P1an\Z0N1NG CODE AMENDMENTS\2014\ZG-2014-1 DwntDesignGuidelines\LUPB\032414\Memo.docx Enc: Attach A- March 24, 2014 Power Point Presentation Attach B- 2003 Pedestrian Plan Overlay Map cc: Ben Wolters, ECD Director Fred Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director Charlene Anderson,AICP, Planning Manager David Galazin,Assistant City Attorney File ZCA-2014-1 3/19/2014 VENTURE DOWNTOWN investing in the future City of Kent Land Use & Planning Board March 24 2014 WorksAop Downtown Design Review Guidelines (zcA-2014-1) Jai �NT d Downtown Design Review YM1 Guidelines L+v a T November 2003 Project Objectives 1. Support the DSAP vision; 2. Applicable to entire the DSAP study area; 3. Include the Planned Action &Infill Exemption; 4. Blend with the multifamily & mixed-use design review; and 5. Ensure clarity, brevity, and consistency, 1 3/19/2014 Introduction •Reflect the DSAP vision •Add DSAP Planning Principles i. Memorable Downtown Experience 2. Economic Vitality 9. Urban Livability 4. Pedestrian Priority 5. Enjoyable Outdoor Space 6. Neighborhood Compatibility z Environmental Sustainability How to Use the Design Guidelines •Map t. Expand boundary 2. Add new Zoning Districts •Design Review Process t. Planned Action 2. Snail Exemption Desicyn Guidelines & Standan•ds 1. Site Planning II. Landscape and Site Design III.Building Design IV.Definitions 2 3/19/2014 Conunon Revisions *Intent 1. Consolidate and weave Into goals •Guidelines 1. Revise for brevity&consistency z. Expand for clarity L Site Planning New hierarchy and names of guidelines ,..Site Characteristics Street Relationship •>Pedestrian ..-.Human Activity a Parking and Vehicle Access ,..Screening A. Response to Surrounding Context & Unique Site Features e Guidelines t. Expand to Include all of Downtown z. Revise Transit Oriented Development 3. Review Historic District a. Consider surrounding land uses 5. Reinforce gateways 3 3/19/2014 B. Relationship to Street Front •Guidelines i. Expand &revise Pedestrian Plan Overlay Map 2. Revise the following guidelines: • Street classification definitlen • Designated pedestrian rights-of-way • Streets with new developments • Large Item display • Pedestrian-friendly uses C.Siting& Screening of Service &' Parking Facilities •Guidelines 1. Rewrite definition of incompatible uses 2. Re-designate as E. Site Design for Safety 3. Remove parking facilities and move to the Building Design Section a. Expand new parking facilities to include parking structures D. Street Corners •Guidelines 1. Consolidate with B. Relationship to Street Front 2. Revise to reflect expanded Downtown 3. Reconsider corner landscaping 4. Reconsider guidelines associated with gateways 4 3/19/2014 E. Site Design for Safet)- • Move these guidelines lower in the order •Guidelines t. Add public plaza&parking 2. Moving lighting guidelines to Building Design 3. Revise&expand lighting section Location o- Lighting levels a. Ensure site furnishings complement downtown standards for public furnishings 5. Consider moving Building Design Section F. Residential Open Space •Guidelines I. Expand application to GC-MU& MRT-16 2. Expand to include public open space 3. Move to Building Design Section I Fold In Landscaping&Site Design section a Include pubilcand semi-public open space a Rename Landscaping&Open Space G. Pedestrian Access •Move these guidelines up in the order •Guidelines I. Rename&consolidate with Pedestrian Amenities 2. Reference Pedestrian Plan Overlay 3. Reconsider all sidewalk widths 5 3/19/2014 H. Pedestrian Amenities • Merge with G. Pedestrian Access •Guidelines 1. Revise weather protection • Size • Material e Color 2. Remove redundancy with Building Design What's Missing in Site Design Section •Street Compatibility •Transitions Between Uses •Gateways II. Landscape and Site Design •Move to Building Design Section 6 311 912 01 4 A. Landscape Concept •Guidelines 1. Coordinate with Pedestrian Plan Overlay 2. Strengthen fence materials 3. Expand what Is contained in a landscape Plants v Water feature Art o Hard surface materials o Furnishings B. Parking Lot Landscaping •Guidelines i. Incorporate Into new Parking guidelines In the Building Design Section (see C.Siting&Screening of Service and Parking Facilities) M. Building Design •Rename to Architectural Design 7 3/19/2014 A, Building Concept •Guidelines t. Revise Into an Introduction to the new Architectural Design Section B. Human Scale & Pedestrian Orientation •Guidelines t. Consolidate with C.Architectural Scale z. Open up descriptions for what is desired o Balconies n Windows o Roorline 3. Discuss compatibility with surrounding uses C. Architectural Scale •Guidelines i. Consolidate with B. Human Scale&Pedestrian Orientation 3/19/2014 D. Building Details&Elements •Guidelines i. Expand architectural details associated with Historic District 2. Consider redevelopment surrounding the Historic District 3. Revise the street vendors section 4. Expand to include West&Central Ave. Districts E. Materials& Colors - •Guidelines i. Expand to consider broader building materials 2. Identify color palette,what not to use F. Blank Walls •Guidelines i. Strengthen design treatment of blank walls o Distances between treatments o Percentcoveage Art 9 3/19/2014 What's Missing in Architectural Design •Signage •Commercial & Residential Entrances • Exterior Finishes • Lighting • Landscaping &Open Space • Personal Safety &Security IV. 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