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KENT wAsHINGToN Committee Agenda
Councilmembers: Dennis Higgins • Jim Berrios • Bill Boyce, Chair
AGENDA
May 12, 2014
5:00 P.M.
Item Description Action Speaker(s) Time Pace
1. Approval of the April 14, 2014 Minutes YES Bill Boyce 5 min 1
2. County-wide Planning Policies Ratification YES Fred Satterstrom 10 min 5
3. Economic Development Strategic Plan YES Ben Wolters 40 min 25
(Informational Only)
4. Sound Transit Federal Way Link NO Fred Satterstrom 10 min 33
Extension Update
(Informational Only)
5. Parking Zones Amendment - NO Ben Wolters 10 min 35
DSAP Implementation
(Informational Only)
6. Land Use & Planning Board Schedule NO Fred Satterstrom 10 min 47
for May-July
(Informational Only)
7. Economic Development Update NO Ben Wolters 5 min 0
(Informational Only)
Unless otherwise noted, the Planning and Economic Development Committee meets the
2nd Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers East, Kent City Hall,
220 4th Avenue South, Kent, 98032-5895.
For information on the above item(s), the City of Kent's Website can be accessed at
http://kentwa.igm2.com/citizens/Default.aspx?DepartmentID=1025 on Thursday, May 8, 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 Clerk's Office at(253) 856-5725 in advance.
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
April 14, 2014
Committee Members Committee Chair Bill Boyce, Dennis Higgins, and Jim Berrios. Boyce
called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes
Higgins Moved and Berrios Seconded a Motion to approve the Minutes of March 10,
2014. Motion PASSED 3-0.
2. Public Hearing: Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) Ordinance
Planning Director Fred Satterstrom stated that this hearing is being held to consider an
ordinance to extend the MFTE out five years through 2019. The Downtown Subarea Action
Plan encourages residential development and the MFTE incentivizes downtown
development. Satterstrom stated that the amended residential targeted area map excludes
that portion of the North Park neighborhood currently zoned MRT, consistent with recent
actions of the City Council with respect to the planned action ordinance (PAO) where the
same area was removed from the affected areas. Staff did not change parking
requirements for existing multifamily residential.
Satterstrom submitted a comment letter (Exhibit 1) from Kristen Link, Development
Manager with Tarragon LLC for the record; in support of extending the MFTE for five years;
and recommending that developers be allowed to choose between an eight year and a
twelve year multifamily tax exemption program. Eight year exemptions allow market rate
housing and twelve year exemptions allow lower income housing development. The
ordinance allows for eight years. Staff anticipates taking this to Council within a couple
weeks and recommends moving forward with the ordinance suggesting that the twelve year
exemption be brought back to the Committee as an amendment proposal.
Higgins Moved and Berrios Seconded a Motion to accept the Tarragon letter
(defined as Exhibit 1) into the record. Motion Passed 3-0.
Berrios Moved and Higgins Seconded a Motion to Open the Public Hearing. Seeing
no speakers, Higgins Moved and Berrios Seconded a Motion to Close the Public
Hearing.
After deliberating; Higgins Moved and Berrios Seconded a Motion recommending to
the full City Council approval of the proposed ordinance to extend the multifamily
tax exemption for qualifying projects in the residential targeted area as depicted
in Appendix 1 of the proposed ordinance.
3. Par 3-Proposed Resolution Authorizing Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process
Satterstrom stated that the Par-3 Golf site is zoned (SR-1) for low density land uses with a
land use designation of Open Space (OS). Entitling this property requires undergoing a land
use process, declaring an emergency (defined as "an issue of community-wide significance
that promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare') to accomplish a
comprehensive and zoning plan amendment outside of the annual cycle which begins each
year in September. A resolution is needed authorizing planning staff to move forward with
preparing the site for potential development by modifying the zoning and comprehensive
plan designations. Staff will look at zoning alternatives, will conduct an analysis, consider
site conditions, than propose options through the public hearing process. Wolters stated
that the full process should take five months to complete along with the (RFQ/RFP)
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entitlement process running concurrently. Wolters stated that he anticipates that the city
will recommend hiring outside consultant assistance and Legal Counsel as Kent moves
further through the entitlement process.
Berrios Moved and Higgins Seconded a Motion to approve the proposed resolution
to authorize staff to move forward with a comprehensive plan amendment on the
Par 3 golf course site, and to recommend approval by the full City Council. Motion
Passed 3-0.
4. Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension Update
Sound Transit's Federal Way Transit Extension Project Manager, Cathal Ridge explained
that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) analyzes environmental impacts of
light rail alignment and station location alternatives along the SR 99 and I-5 corridors.
The DEIS will have conceptual designs of all the alternatives, will include the costs of those
alternatives, will rank the alternatives in terms of ridership and other performance
measures, will analyze the environmental effects of the alternatives, and will present a
good understanding of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) potential associated with
the different alternatives. The DEIS will help inform the determination of the preferred
alternative to move forward with the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). The
DEIS is targeted for publication by the end of 2014 or beginning of 2015.
The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) considers the natural environment such as air
quality, greenhouse gas emissions, ecosystems, water resources, geology and soils. The
EIS also addresses typical environmental concerns and a range of impacts related to
construction, safety and security, noise and vibration, visual effects, parks, land use,
economic activity, business access, traffic detours, the acquisition process, displacements,
and relocations. The EIS informs the decision-making process, moving toward the Record of
Decision that identifies the project to be built, includes responses to comments, and
identifies mitigation measures. The Record of Decision is expected in mid-2016. Ridge
described some typical environmental concerns (noise, visual, security, safety) and possible
measures that could be used for mitigating impacts. Sound Transit will be contacting
property owners later this year about potential impacted properties from the light rail. With
selection of a preferred alternative in 2015 property owners will know more about whether
their properties remain impacted. In late 2016 the Sound Transit Board will select the
project to the built and property owners will know the likely impacts. However, it won't be
until final design in 2018 that the Sound Transit Board will authorize full or partial
acquisition of properties.
Constructing the rail system begins with utility relocation, demolition and site preparation,
building the rail foundations, building the columns, constructing the structure guideway and
then the tracks. The final step is to restore the roadways and landscaping. Construction will
take from four to five years to complete and will disrupt the roadways. Signage will be in
placed to detour traffic around construction sites. Protected walkways will be installed,
access will be maintained to local businesses, and adequate parking for both businesses
and contractor parking will be provided. The public will be kept informed with advance and
timely notification of upcoming construction. A 24-hour informational hotline will be in
place. A door-to-door effort will be conducted with local businesses to mitigate any issues.
Ridership service is expected to begin in 2023.
Informational Only
S. Code Enforcement Update
Building Official Bob Hutchinson stated that the responsibility for code enforcement is
spread out among several departments. Economic & Community Development formed a
unit that deals with specific codes, serves as a resource for other departments, as well as
works closely with other departments. A civil penalty process (KCC 1.04) was created in
1993 and refined in 2008 to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. In practice, the civil
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procedure is almost always used, as it has proven the most effective means of getting most
code violations corrected.
ECD Code Enforcement Officer RE Miller stated that admonishment letters are used as an
efficient method that results in code compliance with the majority of cases. Initial attempts
to obtain voluntary compliance occurs through phone or field contact, and when successful
omits the need to send admonishment letters.
ECD Code Enforcement Officer Doug Garrett stated that the next step is to issue a
correction notice requiring a response within ten days for compliance. The correction notice
warns the recipient that a Notice of Violation will be issued and a $500 penalty will be
incurred if the violation is not corrected.
Building Official Bob Hutchinson stated that Notices of Violation can be contested through
the Hearing Examiner and involves the Legal Department. The Hearing Examiner can
mitigate costs and assess fines that are sent directly to a collection agency for retrieval.
90-99 percent of code violations are resolved through the code enforcement officers
working closely with individuals to abate problems and reach compliance.
From 2008 through 2011 the code enforcement unit consisted of two code enforcement
officers and one clerical code enforcement assistant. In January 2012 staffing was reduced
to one code enforcement officer and further reduced in January 2013 with the retirement of
the assistant. The assistant position was overfilled with the hiring of a second code
enforcement officer in June 2013. Some of the assistant work was then distributed to the
code enforcement officers and other ECD administrative staff. In October 2013 both officers
were equipped with laptop computers for field use which streamlined the code enforcement
process and increased efficiencies. At the current time there are over 300 backlogged
cases.
Informational Only
6. Buildable Lands Report
Planning Manager Charlene Anderson stated that staff conducted a Buildable Lands
evaluation of Kent's actual achieved development density for 2006 through 2011. Staff
reviewed final subdivisions and short plats, residential and commercial building permits that
were issued, and performed a Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis of vacant and
redevelopable lands available for future development. The analysis determined that there
are sufficient lands in Kent to accommodate growth targets to 2031 with sufficient growth
capacity from 2031 to 2035. The subsequent 20-year growth pattern would exceed capacity
and require additional measures to accommodate future growth, such as higher density
mixed use development on existing land. Staff will submit a report to King County Council
for ratification this fall. King County expects to issue their buildable Lands Report later this
yea r.
Informational Only
7. Economic Development Plan/Phase II Update
Economic Development Director Ben Wolters invited the Committee to review the Draft
Economic Development Plan (DEDP) at a Council Workshop and submit comments within a
couple weeks. Wolters stated that he will be speaking before the Chamber of Commerce the
first week of June, and that staff will meet with the original stakeholders that met during
the scoping phase. The Committee members agreed to review the DEDP and submit their
comments as requested.
Informational Only
S. Economic Development Update
Wolters stated that Amazon anticipates moving into a 36,000 sf facility owned by IDS by
May 2014, taking on some overflow from their other existing facilities. Amazon is moving
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aggressively through the permitting process to complete development of their new building
facility and to move in by summer 2015. Amazon anticipates employing 400 people.
Demolition and construction is underway for Trader Joes with a targeted opening date of
October 2014. Several retailers are showing interest in locating near Trader Joes, including
occupying a vacant commercial property located at the corner of Kent Kangley and 132"'
Wolters addressed questions raised by the Committee with respect to the potential of
expanding commercial zones; such as neighborhood commercial centers or nodes where
commercial activity exists within residential areas. Wolters stated that staff will be
exploring how infrastructure projects should be prioritized, citing pedestrian and bike
connectivity, and business center improvements that would provide connectivity.
Recommendations have been made to form an advisory committee comprised of
community members, city staff, and stakeholders.
The developer of the Grandview Workforce Housing apartment project purchased an
extension of his closing date to August in order to continue his due diligence, in anticipation
of moving forward with the project. The developer has gone through the design review
process, been responsive to Kent's design guidelines, resulting in a nicely designed product.
The city is pursuing a voluntary management agreement with the developer and exploring
how that agreement should look. An agreement will provide the City with assurance that
the facility will be run well and will become a partner in the community. The facility will
include; 261 housing units, a clubhouse with a business center that includes computer
access for student use, an indoor basketball court, and meeting rooms. There is an outdoor
pool, two tot lots, and a trail connection to a dog park located adjacent to the facility.
Wolters stated that Tarragon (Kent Station developer) completed preliminary design work
towards a future housing development project. However, Tarragon is faced with the
challenge of dramatic construction pricing increases within the last 18 months with that
trajectory continuing to move upward. Construction costs are beginning to impact the
viability of projects and affects rental rates. As rents continue to rise in the Seattle and
Bellevue markets despite the huge amount of new inventory being delivered; those cities
are beginning to price some elements of the market out of the market, creating
opportunities for Kent's urban style living.
Informational Only
Adiournment
Committee Member Boyce adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Pamela Mottram, Secretary
Economic & Community Development Committee
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING SERVICES
Fred N. Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
K EN T Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S
Kent, WA 98032-5895
May 8, 2014
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
Members
FROM: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
RE: Countywide Planning Policies
King County Council Ordinance No. 17783
For the Meeting of May 12, 2014
MOTION: I move to recommend/not recommend to the full Council
ratification of an amendment to the Urban Growth Area map in the 2012
King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) to add the Central
Issaquah Urban Core as an Urban Center as approved under Growth
Management Planning Council (GMPC) Motion No. 13-1.
SUMMARY: The adoption of countywide planning policies is required under the
State Growth Management Act (GMA), pursuant to RCW 36.70A.210. The
Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) provide a framework for Kent and other cities
in King County to conduct planning under the requirements of GMA. This framework
ensures that city and county comprehensive plans are consistent. On March 31,
2014, the Metropolitan King County Council approved and ratified an amendment of
the urban Growth Area map in the King County Countywide Planning Policies to add
the Central Issaquah Urban Core as an Urban Center. Now, the amendment is
presented to jurisdictions in King County for ratification.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BACKGROUND: The City of Kent ratified the original CPPs on September 15,
1992, with Resolution No. 1326, ratified Phase II amendments to the CPPs on
November 16, 1994, and ratified a comprehensive update of the CPPs on February
19, 2013. Over the years, the City has ratified other proposed amendments.
Through the Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC), jurisdictions within King
County work together to plan for economic and population growth in King County,
including consideration of CPPs.
The Countywide Planning Policies become effective when ratified by ordinance or
resolution of at least 30 percent of the city and county governments representing
70 percent of the population of King County according to the established Interlocal
Agreement. A city will be deemed to have ratified the amendments to the CPPs
unless the city takes legislative action to disapprove the amendments within 90
days of adoption by King County, which in this case is July 11, 2014.
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The following GMPC motion to amend the CPPs was approved and ratified by the
Metropolitan King County Council on March 31, 2014.
GMPC Motion No. 13-1: Amends the Urban Growth Area map in the 2012
King County Countywide Planning Policies to add the Central Issaquah Urban
Core as an Urban Center.
Staff will be available at the May 12th meeting to discuss the amendment.
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Enc: Att A: King County letter dated 4/11/14,Att B: King County Signature Report for Ordinance 17783,Att C: GMPC Motion No.
13-1 with map,Att D: King County staff report dated 3/18/14,Att E: GMPC Agenda Item IV with map,Att F: Resolution
cc: Ben Wolters, Economic&Community Development Director
Fred N. Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
Project File"Misc."
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April 11, 2014
The Honorable Suzette Cooke
City of Kent
220-4th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Dear Mayor Cooke:
We are pleased to forward for your consideration and ratification the enclosed
amendment to the King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPP).
On March 31 , 2014, the Metropolitan King County Council approved and ratified
the amendment on behalf of unincorporated King County. The ordinance will
become effective April 12, 2014. Copies of the King County Council staff report,
ordinance and Growth Management Planning Council motion are enclosed to
assist you in your review of this amendment.
In accordance with the Countywide Planning Policies, FW-1 , Step 9,
amendments become effective when ratified by ordinance or resolution by at
least 30 percent of the city and county governments representing 70 percent of
the population of King County according to the interlocal agreement. A city will
be deemed to have ratified the CPP and amendments unless, within 90 days of
adoption by King County, the city takes legislative action to disapprove the
amendments. Please note that the 90-day deadline for this amendment is
July 11, 2014.
If you adopt any legislation concerning this action, please send a copy of the
legislation by the close of business, Friday, July 11, 2014, to Anne Noris, Clerk of
the Council, Room 1200, King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle,
WA 98104.
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If you have any questions about the amendments or ratification process, please
contact Karen Wolf, Senior Strategy and Performance Analyst, King County
Executive's Office, at 206 263-9649, or Rick Bautista, Metropolitan King County
Council Staff, at 206 477-0872.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Larry Phillips, Chair Dow Constantine
Metropolitan King County Council King County Executive
Enclosures
cc:°King County City Planning Directors
Sound Cities Association
John Starbard, Director, Department of Permitting and Environmental Review
(DPER)
Karen Wolf, Senior Strategy and Performance Analyst
Rick Bautista, Council Staff, Transportation, Environment and Economy
Committee (TREE)
ATTACHMENT B
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A. KING COUNTY 1200 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Signature Report Scanle,WA 98104
King County
April 1, 2014
Ordinance 17783
Proposed No. 2014-0072.1 Sponsors Dombowski
1 AN ORDINANCE adopting Growth Management Planning Council
2 Motion 13-1 and ratifying Motion 13-1 for unincorporated King
3 County.
4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
5 SECTION 1. Findings:
6 A. Icing County Countywide Planning Policy DP-31 allows for designation of new Urban
7 Centers,
8 B. The city of Issaquah has demonstrated that the Central Issaquah Urban Core meets the criteria
9 listed in Policy DP-3.
10 C. On May 29, 2013, the city of Issaquah briefed the Growth Management Planning Council on
11 the proposal to designate the Central Issaquah Urban Core as an Urban Center.
12 D. On September 25, 2013,the Growth Management Planning Council adopted Motion 13-1
13 amending the urban Growth Area map in the 2012 King County Countywide Planning Policies to add the
14 Central Issaquah Urban Core as an Urban Center.
15 SECTION 2. The amendment to the 20 t2 King County Countywide Planning Policies, as shown
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Ordinance 17783
17 in Attachinent A to this ordinance, is hereby adopted and ratified on behalf of the population of
18 unincorporated King County.
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Ordinance 17783 was introduced on 3/3/2014 and passed by the Metropolitan King
County Council on 3/31/2014, by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Mr. Phillips, Mr. Gossett, Ms. Hague, Mr. Dunn, Mr.
McDermott, Mr. Dembowski and Mr. Upthegrove
No: 0
Excused: 2 - Mr. von heichbauer and Ms. Lambert
KING COUNTY COUNCIL
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ATTEST: Larry Phillips, Chair
Anne Noris, Clerk of the Council s
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APPROVED this_day of_ ( L . 2014.
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Dow Constantine, County Executive
Attachments: A. GMPC Motion No. I3-1
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9/25/13
ATTACHMENT A
Sponsored By: Executive Committee
1 GMPC MOTION NO. 13-1
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4 A MOTION to amend to the Urban Growth Area map in the 2012
5 King County Countywide Planning Policies to add the Central
6 Issaquah Urban Core as an Urban Center,
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9 WHEREAS, accommodating growth in Urban Centers allows King County to meet
10 a range of objectives including providing a land use framework for an efficient and
11 effective regional transportation system; and
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13 WHEREAS, Countywide Planning Policy DP-31 allows for designation of new
14 Urban Centers; and
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16 WHEREAS, the City of Issaquah has demonstrated that the Central Issaquah Urban
17 Core meets the criteria listed in Policy DP-31; and
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19 WHEREAS, City of Issaquah briefed the Growth Management Planning Council
20 on the proposal to designate the Central Issaquah Urban Core as an Urban Center at its
21 meeting on May 29, 2013,
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23 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Growth Management Planning
24 Council of King County hereby recommends that the Urban Growth Area map in the 2012
25 King County Countywide Planning Policies be amended to add the Central Issaquah Urban
26 Core as an Urban Center as shown on attachment A to this motion.
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31 Dow Constantine, Chair, Growth Management Planning Council
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33 Attachment A: Central Issaquah Urban Core map
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STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: 6 Name: Rick Bautista
Proposed No.: 1 2014-0072 Date: March 18, 2014
SUBJECT:
Ordinance adopting amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; designating Central
Issaquah as an Urban Center.
BACKGROUND:
Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) and Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs)
The GMPC is a formal body comprised of elected officials from King County, Seattle, Bellevue,
the Suburban Cities, and Special Districts. The GMPC was created in 1992 by interlocal
agreement, in response to a,provision in the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA)
requiring cities and counties to work together to adopt CPPs.
Under GMA, countywide planning policies serve as the framework for each individual
jurisdiction's comprehensive plan, and ensure countywide consistency with respect to land use
planning efforts. As provided for in the interlocal agreement, the GMPC developed and
recommended the CPPs; which were adopted by the King County Council and ratified by the
cities. Subsequent amendments to the CPPs follow the same process: recommendation by the
GMPC, adoption by the King County Council, and ratification by the cities. Amendments to the
CPPs become effective when ratified by ordinance or resolution by at least 30% of the city and
county governments representing at least 70% of the population of King C,odnty. A city shall be
deemed to have ratified an amendment to the CPPs unless,within 90 days of adoption by King
County, the city by legislative action disapproves it.
Requirements for Urban Center Designation
The CPPs describe Urban Centers as areas of concentrated employment and housing, with
direct service by high-capacity transit and a wide range of other land uses. Collectively, they
are expected to account for up to one half of King County's employment growth and one quarter
of household growth over the next 20 years. In order to be designated as an Urban Center,.
jurisdictions must meet specific criteria in the Countywide Planning Policies, including having
planned land uses to accommodate:
A minimum of 15,000jobs within one-half mile of a transit center;
At a minimum, an average of 50 employees per gross acre; and
At a minimum, an average of 15 households per acre.
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In addition the CPPs require that fully realized Urban Centers shall be characterized by the
following:
Clearly defined geographic boundaries;
An intensity/density of land uses sufficient to support effective and rapid transit,
Pedestrian emphasis within the Center;
Emphasis on superior urban design which reflects the local community;
Limitations on single-occupancy vehicle usage during peak commute hours,
A broad array of land uses and choices within those land uses for employees and
residents;
Sufficient public open spaces and recreational opportunities; and
Uses which provide both daytime and nighttime activities in the Cont.-F.
SUMMARY:
Proposed Ordinance 2014-0072 would amend the CPPs by adding Central Issaquah to the list
of Urban Centers. The ordinance would also ratify the change on behalf of the population of
unincorporated King County, and begin the ratification process by the cities.
ANALYSIS:
The GMPC staff analysis of the city's proposal as presented to the GMPC. is included as
Attachment 2 to this staff report. Through its unanimous adoption of Motion 13-3,, has declared
that the City of Issaquah has demonstrated its commitment to developing a fully realized Urban
Center as envisioned in the CPPs. Specific findings include:
Issaquah's comprehensive plan and downtown plan establish the policy framework for
achieving a'compact, mixed use, transit and pedestrian oriented Urban Center.
Issaquah has implemented its plans with supportive land use and development
regulations, including unlimited residential density in the downtown zone,;increased
height limits, design guidelines and streamlined permit processing.
The city has planned for future growth within the Urban Center through recent
investments in utility, street and sidewalk upgrades, and, in land assembly and
acquisition. These efforts include plans for a mixed-use Town Square development,
and plans for a transit-oriented development project.
Council staff has had an opportunity to thoroughly review the city's proposal, and concurs that it
meets the requirements in the CPPs for designation as an Urban Center,
ATTACHMENTS:
1, Proposed Ordinance 2014-0072, with attachments
2. Staff Report to GMPC Motion 13-3
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ATTACHMENT
Council Meeting Date: May 29, 2013 Agenda Item: IV
GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLANNING COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
AGENDA TITLE: Designate Central Issaquah as an Urban Center in the King County
Countywide Planning Policies —Appendix 1 Land Use Map
PRESENTED BY: Ava Frisinger, Issaquah Mayor
SUMMARY
Nomination: The City, of Issaquah is proposing that Central Issaquah be designated
an Urban Center in the Countywide Planning Policies. The Issaquah'City Council
authorized nomination of the Central Issaquah Urban Core for Urban Center on April
15, 2013 (AB 6586).
Location: The area proposed for Urban Center designation is shown on the
attached map. The proposed Center is 461 acres and includes several of Issaquah's
top employers, including Costco's corporate headquarters.
Growth Targets and Future Land Use:. Most of Issaquah's future housing and job
growth (GMA Targets - 5,750 housing units and 20,000 jobs) is planned for Central
Issaquah and the proposed Urban Center. This growth will transform the Urban
Center from a collection of strip malls and office buildings into a more livable,
sustainable and balance mixed use community. Planned densities are 51 jobs and
15.58 housing units'per acre.
A Commitment to Urban Center Expectations: The Issaquah City Council has taken
the following steps to plan for growth in the proposed Urban Center:
0 ADOPTED the Central Issaquah Plan, including a policy calling for Urban
Center designation;
L COMPLETED a Planned Action EIS for Central Issaquah and the
proposed Urban Center;
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Z ADOPTED new Development and Design Standards for Central Issaquah;
2 ADOPTED a Planned Action Ordinance for the proposed Urban Center;
and
LC REZONED the proposed Urban Center from primarily Office and Retail
zoning to higher density mixed use Urban Core and Urban Village zoning.
APPLICABLE COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES
The Countywide Planning Policies provide direction about the process for designating
Urban Centers.
DP-29 Concentrate housing and employment growth within designated
Urban Centers.
7,185 new residential units and 27,565 new jobs are planned for the 461
acre Urban Center.
DP-30 Designate Urban Centers in the Countywide Planning Policies where
city-nominated location meets the criteria in policies DP-31 and DP-
32,and where the city's commitments will help ensure the success of
the center.
The City's commitment to becoming an Urban Center is summarized
above. These actions are the result of six years of community planning.
Urban Centers will be limited in number and located on existing or
planned high capacity transit corridors to provide a framework for
targeted private and public investments that support regional land
use and transportation goals. The Land Use Map in Appendix 1
shows the locations of designated Urban Centers.
lssaquah's proposed Urban Center is located adjacent to 1-90, a
designated high capacity transit (HCT) corridor in the 2005 Sound Transit
Long Range Plan.
DP-31 Allow designation on new Urban Centers where the proposed
Center:-
a) Encompasses an area up to one and a half square miles; and
The proposed Issaquah Center is 461 acres (72 square miles).
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b) Has adopted zoning regulations and infrastructure plans that
are adequate to accommodate:
New mixed use urban density zoning districts were adopted for the
proposed Urban Center on April 15, 2013. The Central Issaquah
Plan EIS identifies specific measures to assure that the City's
infrastructure plans are adequate to accommodate the planned
growth.
i) A minimum of 15,000 jobs within one-half mile of an
existing or planned high-capacity transit station.
The adopted Central Issaquah Plan includes a conceptual HCT I-
90"corridor and four potential light rail stations. Three of the four
potential stations meet this criterion.
ii) At a minimum, an average of 50 employees per gross
acre within the Urban Center; and,
The Central Issaquah Plan anticipates 23,555 jobs in the proposed
center— an average of 51.1„employees per gross acre.
iii) At a minimum, an average of 15 housing units per gross
acre within the,Urban Center.
The Central Issaquah Plan anticipates 7,185 new residential units
in the proposed center— an average of 15.58 units per gross acre.
DP-32 Adopt,a map and housing and employment growth targets in City
comprehensive plans for each Urban Center, and adopt policies to
promote and maintain quality of life in the Center through:
The Central Issaquah Plan includes a Land Use Map, including the
proposed Urban Center and housing and employment targets.
• A broad mix of land Uses that foster both daytime and nighttime
activities and opportunities for social interaction;
The adopted Development and Design Standards allow a mix of uses
vertically and horizontally.
• ` A range of affordable and healthy housing choices;
The Housing Element of the Central Issaquah Plan includes policies
addressing housing choices and affordability. Residential and mixed
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use residential development in the proposed Urban Center is required
to provide not less than ten percent of the residential units for mid-
moderate incomes. Affordable housing is also one of the required
public benefits to participate in the City's density bonus program within
the Development and Design Standards.
• Historic preservation and adaptive reuse of historic places;
The Ciiy'S Comprehensive Plan includes policies io preserve natural,
cultural and historic resources.
• Parks .and public open spaces that are accessible and beneficial
to all residents in the Urban Center;
The proposed Urban Center will be served by a "Green Necklace" of
connected urban parks, green space and pedestrian corridors and
three new parks. The proposed Urban Center is also adjacent to take
Sammamish State Park (512 acres) and Issaquah's 30 acre Tibbetts
Valley Park.
• Strategies to increase tree canopy within the Urban Center and
incorporate low-impact development measures to minimize
stormwater runoff.
The Central Issaquah Development and Design Standards establish
minimum tree densities, tree removal standards and tree replacement
requirements.
City Codes require redevelopment to be consistent with low impact
development measures, including narrow streets and impervious
pavement.
• Facilities to meet human service needs;
The Community Food and Clothing Bank is: within walking distance
from the proposed Center. The City provides financial support to a
variety of local and regional human service programs that serve
Issaquah.
• Superior Urban Design,which reflect the local community vision
for compact urban development.
The City adopted new Development and Design Standards for the
proposed Urban Center to promote pedestrian oriented development
and create a sense of place.
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• Pedestrian and bicycle mobility, transit use and linkages between
these modes;
The vision for the proposed Urban Center is to create a "connected
urban community where pedestrians are priority". This vision is
implemented through related plan policies and the adopted
Development and Design Standards.
• Planning for complete streets to provide safe and inviting access
to multiple travel modes, especially bicycle and pedestrian travel;
and,
Chapter 6.0 Circulation of the Development and Design Standards will
"create a complete streets network"for the Urban Center, in addition,
the Central Issaquah Plan identifies a number of strategies for Central
Issaquah to become bike friendly.
• Parking management and other strategies that minimize trips
made by single-occupant vehicles, especially during peak
commute periods.
Approximately 75% of the developed land in Central Issaquah is
currently used for parking. The new Development and Design
Standards replace the City's current suburban parking standards with
new parking requirements and policies to encourage transit use and
walking. The Central Issaquah Plan includes a commitment to achieve
a 17% transit, transit supportive and nonmotorized mode split.
DP-33 Form the land use foundation for a regional high-capacity transit
system through the designation of a system of Urban Centers.
Urban Centers should receive high priority for the location of transit
service.
The Sound Transit 2 Plan (ST2) proposal to extend rail service to
Issaquah will play an important role in connecting Issaquah to other
regional employment and housing centers. The designation of the Central
Issaquah Urban Core as an Urban Center will support future transit
investment in the I-90 NCT corridor.
Attachment A: Central Issaquah Plan Proposed Regional Growth Center
Map
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, ratifying the King County
Countywide Planning Policies adopted by the
Metropolitan King County Council and pursuant to
the Growth Management Act.
RECITALS
A. The adoption of countywide planning policies is required under
the State Growth Management Act (GMA), pursuant to RCW 36.70A.210.
The Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) provide a framework for Kent and
other cities in King County to conduct planning under the requirements of
GMA. This framework ensures that city and county comprehensive plans
are consistent.
B. On March 31, 2014, the Metropolitan King County Council
approved and ratified an amendment to the CPPs approved by Growth
Management Planning Council (GMPC) Motion No. 13-1 as follows:
1. GMPC Motion No. 13-1: Approves the 2012 King
County Countywide Planning Policies to add the Central Issaquah Urban
Core as an Urban Center.
Now the amendment is presented to jurisdictions in King
County for Ratification.
Countywide Planning
Resolution
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C. The King County Council approved and ratified these
amendments on behalf of King County pursuant to King County Ordinance
No. 17783. The Kent Economic & Community Development Committee
reviewed these amendments at its meeting on May 12, 2014.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1, — Amendment. The City of Kent, acting pursuant to the
interlocal agreement among King County, the City of Seattle, and
incorporated suburban cities, hereby ratifies the proposed amendments to
the Countywide Planning Policies as adopted by the Metropolitan King
County Council in King County Ordinance No. 17783, attached and
incorporated hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2, — Public Inspection. The amendments to the
Countywide Planning Policies adopted herein shall be filed with the City
Clerk and placed in the planning services office so they are available for
inspection by the public.
SECTION 3, — Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
SECTION 4, — Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority
and prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and
affirmed.
Countywide Planning
Resolution
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SECTION S. — Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its passage.
PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, this day of , 2014.
CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this day of
2014.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR FITZPATRICK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Director
• Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
KENT
WASH iecroe Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
May 8, 2014
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
FROM: Ben Wolters, Economic & Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Economic Development Strategic Plan
For the meeting of May 12, 2014
MOTION: Information only
SUMMARY:
At the last meeting of the Economic & Community Development Committee the
Economic Development Strategic Plan was presented.
The purpose was to have a conversation with the Economic & Community
Development Committee members and get direction for next steps concerning the
Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Committee members were asked to review the plan further and bring to the
meeting May 12, 2014 any questions or topics they would like to discuss further.
Please call or email Ben Wolters prior to the meeting at 253-856-5703;
bwoltersCa)kentwa.gov if you have any questions.
P:\Planning\EC \2014\Pkt Documents\5-12-14\ED Plan Phase 11 Memo Doc.doc
Att: Economic Development Plan Presentation
cc: Ben Wolters, Economic Development Director
Fred Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director
Charlene Anderson,AICP, Planning Manager
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Director
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
KENT
WASH INGTOe Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
May 8, 2014
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
FROM: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension (FWTE)
For the meeting of May 12, 2014
MOTION: None. For Information Only
Sound Transit is evaluating alternatives to extend Link light rail from the future
Angle Lake light rail station in SeaTac to the Federal Way Transit Center. Staff will
present to the committee a video simulation of Eastlink light rail which will provide
a perspective of potential development aspects of the FWTE project.
CA/pm P:\Planning\South_C rrldor\City_Council\05122014_ECDCMemo_.doc
cc: Ben Wolters,ECD Director
Fred Satterstronn,AICP,Planning Director
Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Manager
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Director
• Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
KENT
WASH INGTOe Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
April 30, 2014
TO: Chair Dennis Higgins and Public Works Committee
FROM: Ben Wolters, Economic & Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Parking Zones Amendment
For the meeting of May 5, 2014
MOTION: For Information Only
SUMMARY: Several months ago, a collaboration of Kent Downtown Partnership
and City Economic & Community Development and Police Departments determined
changes were needed to parking zones within the City to better align with customer
and employee parking needs and clear enforcement parameters in downtown. The
parking zone change was put on hold because around the same time as part of
implementation of the Downtown Subarea Action Plan (DSAP), the City received
approval from King County Metro of a pilot project to assess parking code
amendments and parking management strategies for the downtown. The pilot
project was part of Metro's Right Size Parking Project, and the Kent Policy
Demonstration Project would provide for implementation of a parking policy change
that enables priced and 'right-sized' parking in downtown Kent. The project
included an inventory of existing on-street and off-street stalls. A consultant team
identified parking challenges and barriers in the downtown and recommended
solutions to those challenges. One of the recommended solutions is to better
manage parking supply to assure customers get priority to on-street/curb access to
downtown businesses.
BACKGROUND: The DSAP represents the community's vision for the urban center
and serves as a basis for development in the center by providing a framework for
project-level planning. The DSAP focuses on actions to implement the objectives
and ideas presented in the vision. These recommended actions include regulatory
measures, capital investments, and public programs.
Policy T-2 of the DSAP states, Take actions to ensure that adequate public parking
is available to support existing uses and facilitate future development in the Urban
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Center. This includes efficient management of on-street spaces and future
development and enhancement of structured, off-street parking.
As a member of the team supporting the pilot project, Rick Williams Consulting
identified challenges and barriers for downtown parking strategies to address.
These challenges included consistent information of parking expectations to
businesses, employees, and customers; support of a long-term goal of assuring
that customers get priority to on-street/curb access to downtown businesses;
specifically dedicated employee parking; and focused enforcement of parking
policies. Recommended solutions to the parking challenges include creating distinct
parking areas to reduce conflicts between visitors and employees, and initiating
limited parking enforcement activities in the downtown to assure existing time
zones are honored and system utilization/turnover is operating as intended.
The proposed changes to the on-street parking zones in the downtown support
surrounding businesses by promoting appropriate turnover of parking stalls,
accommodate enforcement efforts by limiting the number of different parking
zones, and accommodate employee parking in areas removed from customer
prioritized areas.
CA:EN/pm S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLSN_AMENDMENTS\2012\CPA-2012-1 Downtown\Parking\05052014_PWMenno_Parking_Ordinance.doc
Att: Att A-Map of changes to parking zones;Att B-Ordinance
cc: Ben Wolters,ECD Director
Fred Satterstronn,AICP,Planning Director
Charlene Anderson,AICP,Planning Manager
For presentation before the
ECDC May 12, 2014 Meeting
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council.4f the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Section
9.38.060 of the Kent City Code, entitled "Two -(2)
hour parking zones," increasing the parking to (4)
four hour parking zones.
RECITALS
A. Right Size Parking (RSP) is a three year grant project funded
by the Federal Highway Administration's Value Pricing Pilot Program and
managed by King County Metro- The overarching goal of the project is to
foster livable communities by optimizing the allocation of parking
resources.
B. The amount of parking is optimized, i.e., right sized, when it
strikes a balance between supply and demand, and the challenge lies in
determining the correct balance with confidence.
C. King County Metro approved the Kent Policy Demonstration
Project to provide for the implementation of a pilot project supporting
jurisdictional parking policy change that enables priced and 'right-sized'
parking in downtown Kent. The overall objective of this Project is to
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Ordinance
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ensure parking is managed for livability and economic development within
the downtown area through right-sizing the parking supply.
D. With support from King County Metro and the City of Kent,
Rick Williams Consulting (RWC) conducted a comprehensive study of
parking occupancy and utilization in downtown Kent. Information derived
from this study was used to (a) develop a better understanding of the
actual use dynamics of parking within the downtown on a 'typical day,' (b)
provide a foundation of objective data upon which meaningful parking
management strategies can be established and implemented and, (c)
assist the community in taking advantage of opportunities that will
strengthen Kent's downtown and adjoining commercial areas. Strategies
developed will result in better management of on-street parking to support
smart growth for multifamily development as it is integrated into the
downtown. Right-sizing will also minimize the impact of off-street parking
on land use and support a more compact urban form that is well connected
to transit and other alternative mode systems (e.g., bike, walk, rideshare).
E. The consultant" team identified challenges and barriers for
downtown parking strategies to address, including among other strategies,
consistent information. of parking expectations to businesses, employees,
and customers; support of a long-term goal of assuring that customers get
priority to 'on-street/curb access to downtown businesses; specifically
dedicated employee; parking; and focused enforcement of parking policies.
F. Recommended near-term strategies for solving the parking
challenges in downtown include creating distinct parking areas to reduce
conflicts between visitors and employees, and initiating limited parking
enforcement activities in the downtown to assure existing time zones are
honored and system utilization/turnover is operating as intended.
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. -Amendment. Section 9.38 of the Kent City
Code, entitled, "Parking," is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 9.38.060. Two (2) hour parking zones.
A. Except for KCC 9.38.070 and permits issued by the city facilities
manager under KCC 9.38.170, at such times as the director of public
works or designee shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to
park any motor or other vehicle for an uninterrupted period in excess of
two (2) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on either
side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following streets, public parking
lots, public parking garages,: or portions thereof:
1. Centennial Parking ,Garage: that portion of the first floor as
posted.
2. City; Hall parking lot between City Hall and the Centennial
Building: all parking` stalls unless otherwise posted.
3. East Pioneer Street: from Central Avenue North easterly
approximately one hundred fifty (150) feet to the alley east of Central
Avenue North, south side only.
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4. First Avenue North and First Avenue South: from a point two
hundred (200) feet north of West Meeker Street to West Titus Street.
5. Railroad Avenue North and Railroad Avenue South: from East
James Street to East Plee'EeFSmith Street, east side only; and from East
,ekerSmith Street to East Gowe Street.
6. Ramsay Way: from two hundred thirty._(230) feet east of 4th
Avenue North to three hundred fifty (350) feet east of 4th Avenue North.
7. Ramsay Way: from four hundred forty (440) feet ,east of 4th
Avenue North to five hundred twenty (520):feet east of 4th Avenue North,
south side only.
S. Ramsay Way: from four hundred eighty (480) feet east of 4th
Avenue North to five hundred twenty (520) feet east of 4th Avenue North,
north side only.
9. Ramsay Way: from thirty (30) feet north of West Temperance
Street to one hundred fifty (150) feet north of West Temperance Street.
10. i Second Avenue North and Second Avenue South: from West
Harrison Street to West Titus Streetand the two (2) nqaFlEed paFlEing stalls
en the east side ef West Titus StFeet.
11. State Avenue North and State Avenue South: from East Smith
Street to East ,TeekerGowe Street.
12. West Gowe Street and East Gowe Street: from Fourth Avenue
South to Central Avenue South.
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13. West Meeker Street and East Meeker Street: from Fourth
Avenue to State Avenue.
14. West Harrison Street: from Fourth Avenue North to Second
Avenue North.
15. West Titus Street: from Second Aven[ae'South to First Avenue
South, north side only.
Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays,
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions .of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of thirtydollars ($30).
Vehicles parked in violation of this section are subject to impoundment as
provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.065. Four (4) hour garkina zones.
A. Except for KCC 9.38.070 and permits issued by the city facilities
manager under KCC 9.38.170, at such times as the director of public
works or designee shall place the appropriate sign, it shall be illegal to
park any motor :or other vehicle for an uninterrupted period in excess of
four (4) hours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on either
side of, unless otherwise indicated, the following streets, public parking
lots, public parking garages, or portions thereof:
1. Railroad Avenue North and Railroad Avenue South: from East
Smith Street to East Gowe Street.
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Ordinance
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Provided, that this section shall not apply on Sundays or holidays.
B. Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be an
infraction punishable by a monetary penalty of thirty dollars ($30).
Vehicles parked in violation of this section are subiect to impoundment as
provided by law.
Sec. 9.38.070 Holiday parking — Penalty.,
A. From the day after Thanksgiving until January 2nd of.the following
year, all two (2) hour parking zones shall be considered three (3) hour
parking zones, and it shall be illegal to park any motor or other vehicle for
an uninterrupted period in excess of three (3) hours between the hours of
9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the roadways designated ;in KCC 9.38.060 as
two (2) hour parking zones. There shall be no enforcement of limited
duration parking restrictions, in those zones designated for two (2) hour
parking, on Saturdays during the period from the day after Thanksgiving
until January 2nd of!the following year.
B. A violation of--this section shall be an infraction and punishable by a
monetary penalty of fifty dollars ($50). Vehicles parked in violation of this
section are subject to impoundment as provided by law.
SECTION 2;' Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
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Ordinance
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SECTION 3, — SeverabilitY. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, that
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and that remaining portion shall maintain its full force and
effect.
SECTION 4, — Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty (30) days from and after its passage and publication, as
provided by law.
SUZETTt COOKE," MAYOR
ATTEST:
RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHUR"FITZPATRICK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of 2014.
APPROVED: day of 2014.
PUBLISHED: day of 2014.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
PLANNING DIVISION
Fred N Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director
KENT Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
May 7, 2014
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
FROM: Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director
RE: Land Use & Planning Board — Schedule for May-July
For May 12, 2014 Meeting
MOTION: Information Only
SUMMARY:
The Land Use & Planning Board will be very busy over the next three months with
land use matters referred by the Council. Planning staff will review the topics and
schedule with the Committee and provide some insight as to when these issues
may be coming to the ECDC.
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cc: Fred N. Satterstrom,AICP,Community Development Director
Charlene Anderson,AICP, Planning Manager