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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 11/24/2014 ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ben Wolters, Director PLANNING DIVISION Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director ��14N T Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager WA5 III N010N Phone: 253-856-5454 Fax: 253-856-6454 220 Fourth Avenue South Kent, WA 98032-5895 PUBLIC HEARING &WORKSHOP AGENDA LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD NOVEMBER 24, 2014 7:00 P.M. LUPB MEMBERS: Jack Ottini, Chair; Randall Smith, Vice Chair; Frank Cornelius; Navdeep Gill; Alan Gray; Katherine Jones; and Barbara Phillips. CITY STAFF: Planning Services: Fred Satterstrom, Planning Director; Charlene Anderson, Planning Manager; Erin George, Senior Planner. Public Works: Todd Hunsdorfer, Environmental Conservation Coordinator. This is to notify you that the Land Use and Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing followed by a Workshop on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. These meetings will be held in Kent City Hall, City Council Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA. The public is invited to attend and all interested persons will have an opportunity to speak at the Hearing. Any person wishing to submit oral or written comments on the proposed amendment may do so at the hearing or prior to the hearing by email to Erin George at: eoeorge(abkentwa.gov. No public testimony is taken at the Workshop, although the public is welcome to attend. The agenda will include the following item(s): 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of the October 13, 2014 Minutes 4. Added Items 5. Communications 6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings 7. PUBLIC HEARING: ZCA-2014-5 GENERAL COMMERCIAL-MIXED USE (GC-MU) ZONING CODE AMENDMENT Proposal to increase the minimum commercial requirement for mixed use developments in the General Commercial-Mixed Use (GC-MU) zoning district from 5 percent to 25 percent of the total square feet of proposed building area - Planning Services 8. WORKSHOP: CRITICAL AREAS ORDINANCE UPDATE General discussion - Todd Hunsdorfer COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE - LAND USE ELEMENT General discussion - Charlene Anderson For documents pertaining to the Land Use and Planning Board, access the City's website at: http://kentwa.igm2.com/citizens/Defau/t.aspx?DepartmenLTD=1004. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office in advance at(253) 856- 5725. For TTY/TDD service call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at (800) 833-6388. For general information, contact Economic & Community Development Department, Planning Division at(253) 856- 5454. 1 LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD MINUTES KENT�iearou October 13, 2014 W nc 1. Call to Order Ottini called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm 2. Roll Call • LUPB Members: Jack Ottini, Chair; Randall Smith, Vice Chair; Barbara Phillips; Frank Cornelius; Navdeep Gill; and Katherine Jones were in attendance. Alan Gray was absent. • City Staff: Ben Wolters, Economic & Community Development Director; Fred Satterstrom, Planning Director; Gloria Gould-Wessen, Planner; Shawn Gilbertson, Environmental Supervisor; and Tammy White, Civil Attorney were in attendance. 3. Approval Minutes Board Member Jones Moved and Board Member Smith Seconded a Motion to Approve the July 28, 2014 Minutes. Motion CARRIED 6-0 with Gray absent. 4. Added Items None S. Communications Fred Satterstrom, Planning Director, stated that the Kent City Council (KCC) considered the ban on recreational marijuana at their October 7, 2014 meeting. KCC supported and endorsed the Land Use and Planning Board's and Economic and Community Development Committee's recommendation to disallow the production, processing and retail sale of recreational marijuana in all zoning districts. 6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings None 7. Public Hearing Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination ("IDDE") Code Amendments rZCA-2014-41 Shawn Gilbertson, Public Works Environmental Engineering Supervisor, presented code revisions to the IDDE portion of Kent City Code 7.14. Tammy White, Civil Attorney was available to address legal questions. The revisions address the Federal Clean Water Act requirements, which have to do with the protection of surface water. The City of Kent has a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") Permit which allows for the discharge of stormwater into local water bodies. As part of the permit the City is required to educate public, maintain the system, and manage development activities to prevent pollution of local water bodies. A major portion of the permit relates to IDDE, to prevent pollution. The IDDE program is intended to be a robust program that responds to and prohibits a non-stormwater discharge to a stormwater conveyance system or to a water body of the state. These amendments propose slight adjustments to the IDDE adopted in 2009. The City established a hotline for the public to report spills, dumping, and illicit discharges to facilitate response. The Phase II IDDE Permit Ordinance requirements are: 1) Prohibit non-stormwater discharges and dumping; 2) List allowable and conditional discharges; 3) Include inspection and monitoring provisions; and 4) Include escalating enforcement procedure. If the City does not comply with NPDES, it could lose federal funds. Land Use &Planning Board Minutes October 13, 2014 2 Proposed changes include: 1) Adding the option for the City to file criminal charges for violations; 2) Clarifies and updates definitions within Chapter 7.14; 3) Corrects errors and omissions; and 4) Revises code provisions for consistency with state and federal law. Upon concluding deliberations, Ottini declared the Public Hearing Open. Seeing no speakers, Ottini declared the public hearing closed. Board Member ]ones MOVED and Board Member Smith SECONDED a Motion to amend Chapter 7.14 of the Kent City Code, for ZCA-2014-4 Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) entitled "Illicit Discharges," to establish penalty provisions that apply should an individual violate the illicit stormwater discharge code provisions, to clarify existing code provisions, and to make other changes consistent with federal law. Motion PASSED 6-0 with Gray absent. S. Adiournment Ottini adjourned the meeting at 7:23pm Charlene Anderson AICP, Planning Manager/LUPB Board Secretary Land Use &Planning Board Minutes October 13, 2014 3 ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ben Wolters, Director PLANNING DIVISION Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Director KENT Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager Phone: 253-856-5454 Fax: 253-856-6454 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent, WA 98032-5895 November 17, 2014 TO: Chair Jack Ottini and Land Use & Planning Board Members FROM: Erin George, AICP, Senior Planner RE: General Commercial Mixed Use (GC-MU) Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA-2014-5) November 24, 2014 Public Hearing MOTION: Recommend to the City Council approval of amendments to KCC 15.04.200, Mixed Use Overlay Development Standards, with related amendments to the definition of mixed use development' in 15.02.260 as presented by staff. SUMMARY: Recent changes in the housing market suggest that multi-family development may outbid commercial use for certain larger properties in Kent. At the November 10, 2014 LUPB workshop, staff discussed increasing the minimum commercial requirement for mixed use developments in the General Commercial Mixed Use (GC-MU) zoning district from 5 percent to 25 percent, as a way to ensure that commercial uses play a bigger role in our downtown. BACKGROUND: As part of the Downtown Subarea Plan (DSAP), the City Council adopted a Zoning Code amendment in 2013 that reduced the minimum commercial requirement in a mixed use development in the GC-MU zoning district from 25 percent to 5 percent. At that time, the assumption was that commercial zones would build out with primarily commercial uses, with only the possibility for residential in the mixed use overlay. Since that time, the residential market has improved so substantially that apartment developers are willing to pay more than retail developers for large properties. The GC-MU zoning district makes up large portions of Kent's new downtown boundaries west of SR 167. Particularly along Washington Avenue, there are several sizable parcels ripe for redevelopment. Given their location and visibility, it's essential to the DSAP vision that these parcels include a substantial retail component, and 5 percent of the building floor area simply isn't enough. RECOMMENDATION: To ensure that commercial development plays a bigger role in the GC-MU zoning district in downtown Kent, and to attain true mixed use on larger sites, staff recommends revising the minimum commercial requirement from 5 percent back to 25 percent within the downtown planning area. S:\Permit\Plan\ZONING_CODE AMENDMENTS\2014\ZCA-2014-5GC-MU\LUPB\11-24-14_LUPBHearingStfRpt.doc Enc: Attach A: Zoning Map Attach B: Draft Ordinance 4 ATTACHMENT A I e rc c � Go 11TCCIrrIT[ / r- T: MrrJ P�'" nv rNii > 6 ATTACHMENT B 7 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, amending sections 15.02.260 and 15.04.200 of the Kent City Code, relating to mixed use development. RECITALS A. To guide Downtown's growth and redevelopment, the City engaged in extensive planning for the Downtown Subarea and adopted amendments to its Comprehensive Plan in 2013, including the Downtown Subarea Action Plan (DSAP) Update. B. ' The goals, policies, and action' items of the DSAP Update are intended to implement the vision for Downtown as a memorable, compact livable community that is economically vital, environmentally sustainable, and supported by a variety of transportation options. C. The DSAP supports the City Council's vision statement and strategies for the creation of richly diverse neighborhood urban centers. D. On November 19, 2013, the City Council adopted amendments to Title 15 of the Kent City Code, also referred to as the "Zoning Code," one of which established that a minimum of five (5) percent of the gross floor 1 Mixed Use Development Amend KCC 15.04 Ordinance 8 I area be designated for commercial use within mixed use development in the General Commercial Mixed Use Overlay. A significant portion of that Overlay is located within the Downtown Subarea, and establishing a low percentage for commercial uses within the Overlay may not create the economically vital, livable community envisioned by the DSAP. E. Recent chances in the housing market..sudaest that multi-family residential may outbid commercial use for lamer parcels. The City desires to increase the minimum commercial reouirement in a mixed use development within .,. alal .." the ked use peF r-;ges that ,.,e— in plaee PFie_ `- the '^" - effd --`- `c,the General Commercial Mixed Use Overlay, to ensure that commercial development continues to play a maior role in downtown Kent. and to undeFtake a bFeadeF ..turfy of the nniX .a F. The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and implementing rules provide for the integration of environmental review with land use planning and project review by jurisdictions planning under the Growth Management Act; (GMA) through an exemption for infill development pursuant to RCW 43,21C.229, as amended by SB 6406, effective July 10, 2012. On December 10, 2013, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 4097 establishing; an infill exemption allowance for the Downtown Subarea Action Plan Area pursuant to SEPA. G. On October 9, 2012, the City's SEPA responsible official issued a Determination of Significance (DS)/Scoping Notice for the City of Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan Planned Action Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, solicited public comment through a November 1, 2012, open house meeting, and invited comments during the scoping period, which closed November 2, 2012. A Draft Supplemental 2 Mixed Use Development Amend KCC 15,04 Ordinance 9 I Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) was issued on June 21, 2013. The Draft SEIS was considered during a public hearing on the DSAP, which was held on July 8, 2013 and July 22, 2013. A Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement was issued on October 4, 2013. H. The DSAP SEIS supplements the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway Subarea Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement completed in 2011 (2011 EIS). I. The City of Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan Planned Action Supplemental EIS (referenced as the 2013 SEIS) and the 2011. EIS jointly identify impacts and mitigation measures associated with planned development in the Downtown Subarea. Together these are referenced as the Combined DSAP Planned Action EIS. J. On September 27,, 2013, the SEPA' responsible official issued a Determination of Nonsignificance/Adoption of Existing Environmental Document (DNS/Adoption), as well as an Addendum to the 2011 EIS, for the Zoning Code amendments outside of the Downtown Subarea. K. The DSAP SEIS, 2011 EIS, DNS/Adoption and Addendum to the 2011 EIS and DNS/Adoption satisfy SEPA requirements for the Zoning Code amendments. L. On November 13, 2014, the City was granted expedited review by the State of Washington under RCW 36.70A.106 for the proposed code amendments to the Zoning Code. M. The Land Use and Planning Board ("LUPB") held a workshop on November 10, 2014 to review the proposed amendments to the Zoning 3 Mixed Use Development Amend KCC 15.04 Ordinance 10 I Code. After holding a hearing on November 24, 2014, the LUPB made its recommendation to the City Council. N. The City Council's Economic & Community Development Committee considered the LUPB's recommendation at its meeting on December 8, 2014 and forwarded its own recommendation to the.full City Council. O. At its regularly scheduled meeting on. December 9, the City Council voted to adopt amendments to the Zoning Code. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: ORDINANCE SECTION 1 Amendment. Section 15.02 260 of the Kent City Code is amended as follows: Sec. 15.02.260 Mixed use development. Mixed use development shall mean two (2) or more permitted uses or conditional uses developed ;in conjunction with one another on the same site. Provided that the aforementioned requirements are met, a mixed use development may include two (2) or more separate buildings. Provided further, that at least twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area, as defined in KCC 15.02.170.„ axc:� ir�� .��ixa � s� p �plrm� mml ¢o .��r.na �r�;i :�ll %: 4'e e °umM :§i & be a permitted commercial use. The residential component of any mixed use development cannot be permitted or occupied prior to the (permitting and/or occupancy of) the commercial component. 4 Mixed Use Development Amend KCC 15.04 Ordinance 11 I SECTION 2, - Amendment. Section 15.04.200 of the Kent City Code is amended as follows: Sec. 15.04.200. Mixed use overlay development standards. Overlay Districts GC-MU O-MU CC-MU Floor Not .40 for commercial .40 for commercial uses. area applicable uses. .50 for commercial uses combined ratio .50 for commercial with residential uses; provided, that uses combined with commercial floor area may be residential uses; increased by one (1) square foot for provided, that each square foot of residential floor commercial floor area provided up to a maximum area may be commercial FAR of .5. increased by one (1) 1.0 for residential uses; provided, square foot for each that residential FAR may be square foot of increased by .5 if parking is provided residential floor area below grade, up to a maximum of provided up to a 1.5. maximum commercial FAR of .5. 1.0 for residential uses; provided, that residential FAR may be increased by .5 if parking is provided below grade, up to a maximum of 1.5. Site Forty (40) Forty (40) percent Forty (40) percent for commercial coverage percent for for commercial uses. commercial uses. Sixty (60) percent for commercial uses. Sixty (60) percent uses with residential uses; provided, Sixty (60) for commercial uses that twenty-five (25) percent of the percent for with residential gross floor area is residential use. commercial uses; provided, that uses with twenty-five (25) residential percent of the gross uses; floor area is provided, residential use. that five (5) percent of the gross floor area is commercial use, except 5 Mixed Use Development Amend KCC 15.04 Ordinance 12 I Overlay Districts GC-MU O-MU CC-MU within the downtown planning area (as defined in KCC 15.09.046), where twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area must be commercial use. Height Sixty-five Twenty-five (25) Twenty-five (25) feet; provided, that (65) feet feet; provided, that basic heights may be increased up to basic heights may the maximum height of forty (40) be increased up to feet. (1) the maximum height of forty (40) feet. (1) Front Zero (0) feet; Zero (0) feet; Zero (0) feet; provided, that some yard provided, provided, that some setback may be required in the front that some setback may be yard to accommodate a sidewalk setback may required in the front which shall be at least ten (10) feet be required yard to in width. in the front accommodate a yard to sidewalk which shall accommodate be at least ten (10) a sidewalk feet in width. which shall be at least ten (10) feet in width. Rear and Zero (0) feet; Zero (0) feet; Zero (0) feet; provided, that side provided, provided, that setbacks of at least twenty (20) feet yard that setbacks setbacks of at least will be required in any rear or side of at least twenty (20) feet will yards that are adjacent to a twenty (20) be required in any residential zoning district. feet will be rear or side yards required in that are adjacent to any rear or a residential zoning side yards district. that are adjacent to a 6 Mixed Use Development Amend KCC 15.04 Ordinance 13 I Overlay Districts GC-MU O-MU CC-MU residential zoning district. Off-street The off-street Retail/office uses: Retail/office uses: Four (4) spaces parking parking Four (4) spaces per per one thousand (1,000) square requirements one thousand feet of floor area. (2) of Chapter (1,000) square feet Residential uses (3) 15.05 KCC of floor area. (2) shall apply. Residential uses (3) Design Design Not applicable Not applicable review review requirements of KCC 15.09.045(D) and (F) and 15.09.046 shall apply. 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. — 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. 7 Mixed Use Development Amend KCC 15.04 Ordinance 14 I SECTIONS. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days from and after its passage and publication as provided by law. SUZETTE COOKE, ,MAYOR ATTEST: RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: TOM BRUBAKER, 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. (SEAL) RONALD F. MOORE, CITY CLERK P'.AQvIIAONInence\35.04MIxed Use Development docx 8 Mixed Use Development Amend KCC 15.04 Ordinance 15 PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION Timothy J. LaPorte, P.E. Public Works Director 400 West Gowe Kent, WA 98032 T� Fax: 253-856-6500 KENT W.— PHONE: 253-856-5500 November 17, 2014 TO: Chair Jack Ottini and Land Use & Planning Board Members FROM: Todd Hunsdorfer, Public Works Conservation Coordinator, NPDES RE: Critical Areas Ordinance Update — Information Only November 24, 2014 Workshop Summary: The City is scheduled to complete an update to the Kent Comprehensive Plan (the Plan) by June 30, 2015, as required by the State of Washington Growth Management Act (GMA). GMA also requires the City to review and update as necessary its Critical Areas Ordinance to be consistent with best available science. All development regulations, including the CAO, must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Background: The Growth Management Act requires that the CAO is reviewed periodically for consistency with state law, federal law, and best available science. Staff is currently working with consultants to examine these issues. As a result of the landslide events on Whidbey Island and at Oso, special consideration is being given to the best available science associated with geologic hazard areas. The CAO protects critical or environmentally sensitive areas: wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat areas (including streams), geologic hazard areas, frequently flooded areas, and aquifer recharge areas. Staff will be present at the November 24th workshop to discuss the update to the Critical Areas Ordinance. 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Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director 111Z�i Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager KKIENT Phone: 253-856-5454 w. Fax: 253-856-6454 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent, WA 98032-5895 November 18, 2014 TO: Chair Jack Ottini and Land Use & Planning Board Members FROM: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager RE: Comprehensive Plan Update — Draft Elements November 24, 2014 Workshop Summary: As discussed at the August Board meetings, the City is scheduled to complete an update to the Kent Comprehensive Plan (the Plan) by June 30, 2015. The update will include all elements in the Plan, refresh the current conditions and trends, integrate recent planning initiatives, and comply with state, regional and local mandates. Staff will bring each element to the Board for preliminary review. At the November 241h workshop, the Board will review the draft Land Use Element. Background: At the August Ilth Land Use and Planning Board workshop, staff introduced the Comprehensive Plan update project, the schedule, and the public outreach activities that are in progress. The Board will review preliminary drafts of each section before holding one or several public hearings. Listed below are the sections for review at the November 24th meeting. Land Use Element: Track changes version is included in the packet. Also included in the packet is the agenda packet from the November loth Economic & Community Development Committee that presents the 2014 Annual Docket Report and potential comprehensive plan and zoning amendments proposed by staff. CA\ah:S:\Perm it\Plan\COM P_PLAN_AMEN DMENTS\2011\CPA-2011-3_CPZ-2011-1_Com pPlanU pdate\LU PB\11-24- 14_LUPB_Memo.doc Encl:Draft Proposed and Track Changes versions of Land Use Element ECDC Packet from 11/10 regarding 2014 docket cc: Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director Fred N. Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director Matt Gilbert,AICP, Principal Planner David Galazin,Assistant City Attorney Project File 26 27 Land Use Element What you will find in this chapter: • Foundation and framework for the Element • How anticipated future growth of households and employment can be accommodated; • Goals and Policies for vibrant commercial centers, well-designed neighborhoods and job centers; and consideration of healthy environment and lifestyles. Purpose Statement: To foster a growth pattern that implements the Community's vision; accommodates anticipated growth while efficiently utilizing limited resources; and ensures land uses that create livable neighborhoods, vibrant commercial centers, and a robust manufacturing and industrial center. Purpose The Land Use Element guides the general distribution and location of various land uses, as well as the scheduling of capital improvement expenditures. It also will guide the character of the development pattern which has impacts on aesthetics, mobility, housing, environmental and public health, and economic development. Finally, the Land Use Element provides the internal consistency among all the elements which translates into coordinated growth for the City of Kent. Issues Creating Places What is that place called home? What attracts people to Kent and what keeps them here? As the City accommodates growth, it must be creating vibrant places. Coordination with Adjacent Jurisdictions The City must coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions to ensure land use decisions of one jurisdiction are not adversely affecting other jurisdictions. Communication Open, interactive, and transparent Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element(10/8/2014) Page 1 28 communication with Kent residents and businesses creates our City. Background The Growth Management Act (GMA) is concerned with the conservation and wise use of our lands and infrastructure; that growth occurs in a compact and livable urban form; the creation of a sustainable economy; and the opportunity for the residents of the state to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. State, regional and county land use policies provide the statutory framework for the Land Use policies and how they relate to other chapters in the Comprehensive Plan (the Plan); how the City identifies Kent's Potential Annexation Area;, and the need to coordinate with surrounding jurisdictions and regional agencies, The GMA requires cities to inventory, designate, and protect critical-areas and resource lands through development regulations. Kent's Critical Areas Ordinance, Shoreline Master Program, and development regulations protecting Agricultural Resource Lands fulfill those GMA requirements. Existing Zoning Pattern The City of Kent has five general categories of land use plan designations: agricultural, single-family residential, multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial. Within each of these general categories, there are several zoning districts which allow varying levels of land uses, bulk and scale of development. Table ** shows the land area of each of these zoning categories and Figure ** shows the distribution of these zoning districts. Table ** (Note: This needs to be revised to include Midway) 2014 CITY OF KENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS LAND AREA % OF ALLOWED USE (ACRES) TOTAL AREA ZONING Agricultural AG-R 51.3 0.3 A-10 AG-S 221.0 1.3 AG Subtot 272.3 1.6 al SF Residential US 875.4 5.3 SR-1 SF-3 64.5 0.4 SR-3 SF-4.5 745 4.5 SR-4.5 Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 2 29 SF-6 6,394.8 38.9 SR-4.5, SR-6 SF-8 401.3 2.4 SR-4.5, SR-6, SR- 8 MHP 115.0 0.6 MHP Subtot al 8,597.1 52.3 MF Residential LDMF 761.5 4.6 SR-8, MR-D, MR- G, M RT-12, M RT-16 MDMF 765.7 4'.6 MR-M, MR-H, M RT-12,M RT-16 Subtot al 1,527.2 9.3 Commercial MU 761.5 4.6 GC, CC, O NS 7.2 6.04 NCC, MRT-12, M RT-16 C 856.5 4.7 GC, GWC, CC, O, CM-1, CM-2, M RT-12, M RT-16 UC 292.4 1.6 DC, DCE, GC M RT-12, M RT-16 MR-M, MHP Subtot al 1,848.6 11.2 Industrial I' - 2,232.2 13.5 MA, M1, M2, M3, M 1-C MIC 1,968.6 12.0 M2, M3 Subtot al 4,200.8 25.5 Park & Open POS 2,044.8 12.4 Not Applicable Space TOTAL 16,446 100.0 FIGURE *** ZONING DISTRICTS Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 3 30 Potential Annexation Area Kent's Potential Annexation Area (PAA) identifies areas within unincorporated King County Urban Growth Area (UGA) the City has committed to annex. There have been 13.6 square miles annexed into Kent since the PAA was established. There is approximately 0.9 square mile remaining to be annexed. Kent city limits and the PAA together form the Planning Area for the City's Land Use Plan Map and for all the elements in the Comprehensive Plan (see figure FIGURE *** POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AREA Critical Areas and Resource Lands "Critical areas" are defined as wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, frequently flooded areas, and geologic hazard areas. Designated "Resource Lands" within" Kent are agricultural in nature and are considered to have long-term, commercial significance. The development rights for the Agricultural Resource Lands in Kent were purchased under King County's Agricultural Preservation Program during the 1980's, ensuring they will remain in agricultural land use in perpetuity. The City has adopted policies and development regulations to protect critical areas. The Green River, a notable natural feature in Kent, is considered a Shoreline of Statewide Significance and falls under the jurisdiction of the City's Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Other water bodies subject to SMP policies and regulations .are Lake. Meridian, Lake Fenwick, the Green River Natural Resources Area, Panther 'Lake and portions of Big Soos Creek, Jenkins Creek and Springbrook Creek. There are other significant natural resources in Kent that are,protected by the Critical Areas Ordinance. Due to the natural drainage patterns-of the valley and upland areas of Kent, there are over 2,414 acres of wetlands located in Kent's Planning Area. Inventoried wetlands are illustrated on Figure *** The other predominant natural feature in Kent is steep slopes. Slopes in excess of 25% are found along both East Hill and West Hill. There also are several ravines that typically are associated with creek beds. These hillsides along East Hill and West Hill provide a natural, wooded border to the more developed Green River Valley area, and they are a distinct part of the City's natural landscape. FIGURE ** INVENTORIED WETLANDS Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 4 31 There are additional regulatory constraints placed on Agricultural Resource Land. When the development rights are purchased from Agricultural Resource Land, covenants dictate uses and some development standards. Because Agricultural Resource Land is protected for farming only, the GMA requires that adjacent property owners who propose development must be notified of the Agricultural Resource Land protected status to ensure there are no conflicts between land uses. Kent's Agricultural Resource Land and the County's Lower Green River Agricultural Production District are illustrated in Figure **. FIGURE ** AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE LANDS Analysis of Development Capacity The GMA requires jurisdictions to plan for and accommodate 20-years growth of households and employment. Working with > the state and local jurisdictions, the Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) established household and employment targets for 2031. Because the GMA planning horizon is to 2035, Kent extended the CPPs growth target on a calculated straight line out an additional four (4) years from the 2031 targets. A final, but critical measure of existing conditions and future development potential is the analysis of development capacity. Development capacity refers to an estimate of the amount of development, which could be accommodated on vacant and re-developable land based on existing zoning and environmental constraints. It serves as a benchmark from which to gauge to what extent current land use and zoning policies can accommodate growth. The 2014 methodology to estimate capacity for household and employment is based ,on the Buildable Lands Program (RCW 36.70A.215). Under Buildable Lands, the City is required to conduct a review and evaluation to determine the adequacy of the current supply of "lands suitable for development" to accommodate future growth needs and to evaluate the effectiveness of local plans and regulations. In order to accomplish this, the Buildable Lands Program requires annual data collection to determine the amount and density of recent development, an inventory of the land supply suitable for development, and an assessment of the ability to accommodate expected growth for the remainder of the twenty (20) year planning horizon. Figure ** shows the location and extent of vacant and re-developable sites in Kent. Table ** summarizes the household and employment capacity for the Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 5 32 Kent Planning Area based on Buildable Lands Analysis, and provides the existing household and employment as of 2010. FIGURE ** KENT VACANT AND RE-DEVELOPABLE LAND Table ** KENT PLANNING AREA 2010 and 2014 RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYMENT CAPACITY'' Activity Type 2010 Existing 2014 Ca ap CitV Total Households 42,793 10,732 53,525 Employment 61,654 21,624 83,278 Evaluation of Development Capacity & Growth Ta rg ets As stated in the Kent Profile and Vision chapter, the Kent Planning Area's growth target for residential from the King;County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) is 9,360 households, and its employment target is 13,490 employees to the year 2031. The planning horizon for Kent's Comprehensive Plan is 2035 which required a mathematical extension of CPPs targets. The result is a residential 2035 target of 10,858 households and an employment target of 15,648 jobs. Targets are not inherently a reflection of market trends in a specific city. Over the"next two decades Sound Transit will continue to expand the Link Light Rail which could dramatically shape the communities with stations. Midway is slated to have a rail station by 2023. Midway is also an area that did not figure into the Buildable Lands Analysis since there are no new developments to calculate capacity, The capacity in Kent's Downtown Urban Center and Midway is difficult to predict out to 2035. What is known is that there is substantial capacity in both of these areas to provide new housing and employment in Kent. (insert a footnote: talk about subarea plans, their analysis, and additional capacity) It is clear that there is adequate housing capacity and more than adequate employment capacity to accommodate the 2035 targets (see Table ***) Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 6 33 Table ** EVALUATION OF HOUSING & EMPLOYMENT CAPACITY TO MEET TARGETS FOR CITY OF KENT Residential Target: 10,858 households Residential Capacity: 10,732 households Employment Target: 15,648 employees Employment Capacity: 21,624 employees Summary The Land Use Element provides the vision for the City's growth for the next twenty (20) years. The vision is established in both the Land Use Map and the Land Use Goals and Policies. It reflects the state, regional, and local policy framework previously identified, as well as the City's policy documents and capacity analysis. More importantly, it reflects the,preferences and views of the citizens as they were expressed in the City's public participation process. LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES, The Land Use Goals and Policies cover a broad spectrum of issues. However, it is important to note that all of the Goals and Policies function together as a coherent and comprehensive vision of future growth in the community. This is reflected in the Purpose Statement for this.Element. URBAN GROWTH The Land Use Element provides the overall comprehensive vision of future growth for the community. As mandated by the Growth Management Act, it is fundamentally important to establish the policy framework for managing this growth, particularly with regard to controlling and discouraging urban sprawl. The following Goals and Policies establish and reinforce that framework: Goal LU-1: Kent will ensure a land use pattern that provides overall densities in the Planning Area that are adequate to efficiently support a range of public facilities and urban services. Policy LU-1.1: Establish land use map designations that accommodate a portion of the City's overall growth targets into Kents Potential Annexation Area. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 7 34 Policy LU-1.2: Do not extend any urban services to adjacent Unincorporated King County Rural Areas. Policy LU-1.3: Monitor household and employment growth trends and consider land use changes to ensure Kent meets the zoning district allowed density on the net buildable acreage. Goal LU-2: Kent will locate public facilities and services with sensitivity to community needs and environmental conditions. Policy LU-2.1: Work with regional and state entities when public capital facilities are considered to be located in or near'the City to ensure that impacts and benefits are equitably dispersed. Policy LU-2.2: Promote and support public transit, bicycle and pedestrian circulation within compact urban settings. Policy LU-2.3: Give funding priority to capital facility projects which are consistent with the City's Land Use Element and support projected housing and employment growth targets, Policy LU-2.4: 'Via .a public participation process, allow certain public and private infrastructure, community open space, and social service facilities that' serve the general population the freedom to locate throughout the City, . URBAN LAND USE'' - Downtown Kent is the heart of Kent. The Downtown Planning Area contains Kent's Urban Center as recognized by Countywide Planning Policies and the Puget Sound Regional Council, and affirmed by the Downtown Subarea Action Plan (DSAP). There are other urban nodes and corridors in Kent that contain a mix of residential and commercial uses. The Midway Subarea Plan focuses on an important node that by 2035 will contain a light rail station near Highline Community College. The following Goals and Policies reflect community values and are consistent with the Plan's framework: Goal LU-3: Kent will focus household and employment growth in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers to provide adequate land and densities to Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 8 35 accommodate a large portion of the adopted twenty (20) year housing target of 10,858 new dwelling units and 15,648 new jobs within Kent s Planning Area. Policy LU-3.1: Encourage mixed-use development that combines retail, office, or residential uses to provide a diverse and economically vibrant Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Policy LU-3.2: Encourage medium and high-density residential development in support of high capacity transit in the Urban Center that is attractive and constructed with high-quality materials. Policy LU-3.3: Utilize the Downtown Subarea_ Action Plan and Downtown Design Guidelines to ensure the Urban Center develops to maximize livability and reinforces a sense of place. Policy LU-3.4: Designate Activity Centers in areas which currently contain concentrations of commercial development with surrounding medium-density housing; are supported by transit; or have an existing subarea plan. Policy LU-3.5: Periodically evaluate household and employment forecasts to ensure that land use policies based on previous assumptions are current. Policy LU-3.6: - Monitor"economic trends and consider land use changes and incentives, to . maintain the vitality of the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Goal LU-4: Kent will plan and finance transportation and other public infrastructure which support medium and high density mixed-use development of the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Policy LU-4.1: Establish transportation levels-of-service (LOS) which facilitate medium to high-density development in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers that are consistent with concurrency requirements. Policy LU-4.2: Focus future public transportation investments in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 9 36 Policy LU-4.3: Enhance pedestrian circulation systems and bicycle lanes in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers with an emphasis on circulation systems which link adjacent neighborhoods to centers. Policy LU-4.4: Take actions to ensure that adequate public parking is available to facilitate development in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers, and monitor the effectiveness of actions taken. Policy LU-4.5: Plan and finance City water and sewer systems to support medium and high-density development in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers, and work with outside purveyors where necessary. Policy LU-4.6: Redesign existing downtown parks, and expand the system where feasible, to maximize passive recreational opportunities for residents, employees, and visitors in the Urban Center in support of a healthy lifestyle. Policy LU-4.7: Ensure designated:Activity Centers provide recreational opportunities for residents, employees, and visitors to support a healthy lifestyle and create a livable community. Policy LU-4.8: . Designate portion of Midway as an Activity Center to ensure that local arid regional infrastructure investments are captured in ordeh to prepare and,transform the neighborhood into a dense mixed- use center served by Sound Transit Link Light Rail. Goal LU-5: Kent will emphasize the importance of good design, pedestrian first, and healthy-living -for development in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Policy LU-5.1: Adopt and maintain policies, codes, and land use patterns that promote walking and social interaction to increase public health and sense of place. Policy LU-5.2: Ensure that the Kent Construction and Design Standards street standards support and are consistent with the Downtown Subarea Action Plan and Downtown Design Guidelines. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 10 37 Policy LU 5.3: Ensure that the Kent Construction and Design Standards support the community vision for designated Activity Centers, including enhanced pedestrian and cyclist circulation, public transit opportunities, and an emphasis on aesthetics and public safety. Policy LU-5.4: Continue to undertake beautification projects in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers, including pedestrian amenities, street trees, art project and parks. Policy LU-5.5: Implement design review for development in designated Activity Centers. Policy LU 5.6: Encourage development of public or semi=public spaces for retail, office, or residential areas;in designated Activity Centers. Policy LU-5.6: Develop site and parking design standards in designated Activity Centers which support public transit and are pedestrian-friendly. Policy LU 5.7: Institute a Station Area-Plan in anticipation of Sound Transit's Link Light Rail extension into Midway. HOUSING There are many factors,which influence the development of housing in Kent. The central issue is how to accommodate the City's 2035 housing target while supporting the diversity of households found in the community (i.e. household size,,age, ethnicity, marital status, income). There is also a desire to balance jobs and housing in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Additional .factors that' influence housing are detailed in the Housing Element. The following;Goals and Policies create a framework to support a wide variety of housing choices as Kent grows: Goal LU-6: Kent will provide adequate land and densities to accommodate the twenty (20) year housing target of 10,858 new dwelling units within the Kent Planning Area. Policy LU-6.1: Evaluate and monitor existing land use plan map designations to ensure adequate densities to accommodate 20-years of household and employment growth, and modify the designations if necessary. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 11 38 Policy LU-6.2: Establish flexible regulatory methods, such as shadow platting and minimum densities, to ensure future land division that supports urban densities. Policy LU-6.3: Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close proximity to employment, shopping, transit, and where possible, near human and community services. GoalLU-7: Kent will provide opportunities for a variety of housing types, options, and densities throughout the City to meet the community's changing demographics. Policy LU-7.1: Ensure residential development achieves a`substantial portion of the allowable maximum density on the net buildable acreage. Policy LU-7.2: Allow .and encourage .urban density residential development in the designated Urban Center. and designated Activity Centers. Policy LU-7.3: Allow and encourage a variety of multifamily housing forms and densities within designated commercial mixed-use land use areas. Policy LU-7.4: Allow a diversity of single-family housing forms and strategies in all residential districts (i.e., accessory dwellings, reduced lot .size, cottage or cluster- housing), subject to design and development standards, to ensure minimal impact to surrounding properties. Policy.LU-7.5: Allow attached single-family housing within multifamily land use areas (e.g., MRT-12 and MRT-16), and as demonstration projects in mixed-use land use areas. GoalLU-8: Kent will revise development regulations to encourage single-family and multifamily development that is more flexible and innovative in terms of building design, street standards for private roads, and site design. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 12 39 Policy LU-8.1: Support the achievement of allowable density in single- family developments through flexibility and creativity in site design. Policy LU-8.2: Establish residential streetscape patterns which foster more opportunities for healthy-living and community interaction. Policy LU-8.3: Develop design standards for compact innovative single-family housing to ensure high quality development integrates well into surrounding neighborhoods. Policy LU-8.4: Allow more flexibility in single-family and multifamily residential setbacks, vehicle access, and parking, particularly on small lots, to encourage more compact infill development and innovative site design. Policy LU-8.5: Lay out neighborhoods; that are oriented to the pedestrian and foster a sense of community by limiting block lengths, encouraging continuity of street among, .neighborhoods, increase connectivity, and support' safe pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular movement. Policy LU-8.6:" Establish design standards and parking requirements for accessory dwelling units to ensure that the neighborhood character is maintained. Policy LU-8.7: Integrate multifamily housing with the surrounding neighborhood,,through msite design, incorporating architectural features common to adjacent single-family design, and provide pedestrian connectivity and landscaping. Policy ,LU-8.S: Adopt minimum density requirements for residential development. COMMERCIAL Kent consists of dispersed commercial nodes and corridors that serve the surrounding residents. Opportunities exist for infill development of vacant and re-developable properties throughout the City. The following Goals and Policies will contribute to economic vitality throughout the City: Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 13 40 GoalLU-9: Kent will promote orderly and efficient commercial growth within existing commercial districts in order to maintain and strengthen commercial activity, and maximize the use of existing public facility investments. Policy LU-9.1: Develop regulatory incentives to encourage infill development in existing commercial areas. Policy LU-9.2: Develop City investment incentives.to encourage infill development in existing commercial areas, which may include improved sidewalks, lighting, and outdoor public spaces. GoalLU-10: Kent will examine the City's commercial districts based, on regional, community, and neighborhood needs to support economic vitality and livability. Policy LU-10.1: Examine commercial nodes, corridors, and subareas for existing attributes and detractions to , revitalize the commercial opportunities, connect with surrounding residential neighborhoods, and support multi-modal transportation facilities, through subarea planning efforts. Policy 1-1.1-10.2: Ensure opportunities for residential development within existing business,districts to provide support for shops, services, and employment within walking distance. Policy LU-10.3: -Ensure in the Neighborhood Convenience Commercial (NCC) zoning district that all new development and redevelopment will employ building and site design elements which will minimize impacts to surrounding residential uses, include pedestrian-oriented amenities, and develop with minimum parking provisions. Policy LU-10.4. Promote redevelopment of existing commercial properties by limiting the conversion of residential land use map designations to commercial land use map designations. Policy LU-10.5: Establish guidelines for design of edges where commercial and mixed-uses abut single-family and medium to low- density multifamily residential uses. Goal LU-11: Kent will provide attractive, walkable, commercial areas that are focal points of community activity. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 14 41 Policy LU-11.1: Establish design standards for commercial and mixed- use development which is complimentary to the surrounding neighborhoods and accommodates pedestrians. Policy LU-11.2. Revise Kent Construction Standards to ensure the public streetscape associated with commercial and mixed-use development is attractive, safe, and supports transit, pedestrians, and cyclists. Policy LU-11.3. Prepare comprehensive streetscape plans for commercial nodes and corridors to create a safe and inviting pedestrian environment. Policy LU-11.4. Establish additional gateways into and within. Kent. MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL The Kent North Valley Industrial Area is over 5square miles in size and represents nearly 19% of Kent's land base. This area provides a significant amount of manufacturing, industrial, or other related employment. During the Great Recession of 2008, dozens of companies provided over 28,000 jobs in the North Valley Industrial Area. The City 'anticipates that by 2035, approximately 49,500 jobs will locate in the North Valley Industrial Area. Analysis indicates there is substantial capacity to accommodate the anticipated growth, which includes office parks, bulk retail, and commercial activities along with manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Kent has designated 3.1 square miles as Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC). The MIC meets the Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) key components for a manufacturing center designation. At the lowest point during the Great Recession, the MIC provided over 12,000 jobs and today that number is growing. The MIC is located in the North Valley Industrial Area, which is an extremely important part of both the City's and the Region's economic and employment base. Goal LU-12: Kent will ensure the Manufacturing/Industrial Center for manufacturing and related land uses are supported for industrial and warehousing uses. Policy LU-12.1: Ensure the Manufacturing/Industrial Center boundaries reflect accessibility to truck and rail corridors. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 15 42 Policy LU-12.2: Discourage and limit land uses other than manufacturing, high technology and warehousing within the boundaries of the Manufacturing/Industrial Center. Policy LU-12.3: Provide for a mix of land uses which are compatible with manufacturing, industrial, and warehouse uses, such as office, retail, and service in the area designated Industrial. GoalLU-13: Kent will plan and finance in the Manufacturing/Industrial Center those transportation and infrastructure systems which can, .accommodate high- intensity manufacturing, industry and warehouse uses. Policy LU-13.1: Work with the Regional Transit Authority, and King County to facilitate mobility to and within the Manufacturing/Industrial Center for goods, services, and employees., , Policy LU-13.2: Upgrade water, sanitary", sewer, and stormwater management facilities as necessary to support development in the Manufacturing/Industrial Center. GoalLU-14: Kent will utilize, development standards in the areas designated Manufacturing/Industrial Center and Industrial to mitigate the impact of development and create an attractive employment center and supports multimodal transportation alternatives. Policy 1-1.1-14.1: Ensure development standards that are conducive to transit with an emphasis on building setbacks, location of parking, and revise parking standards to support commute trip reduction goals and multi-modal forms of transportation. Policy LU-14.2c Utilize development standards that create an attractive street-scape, including street trees and pedestrian movement. Policy LU-14.3: Revise parking standards to support commute trip reduction goals and to discourage reliance on commuting via single- occupancy vehicles. Policy LU-14.4: Ensure development standards for industrial, warehousing, business and office parks and other uses to create an Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 16 43 attractive streetscape, and is conducive to transit and multimodal transportation options. Policy LU-14.5. Consider appropriate amenities for cyclists to support commute trip reduction goals. Policy LU-14.6. Mitigate the overall size and scale of large projects through such means as sensitive massing, articulation, and organization of building; the use of color and materials;; and the use of landscaped screening. Policy LU-14.7. Utilize development standards and code enforcement that supports a distinctive and orderly character along the Sound Transit Corridor. Policy LU-14.8: Where appropriate, encourage context-sensitive design for the development or redevelopment of live-work units on smaller parcels within or adjacent to industrial districts. Policy LU-14.9: When new development, re-development, or maintenance of industrial and built retail complexes occurs adjacent to environmentally-sensitive areas, regdire'landscaping improvement that will maintain or strengthen existing aesthetic qualities and environmental functions. Policy LU 14:9: Design; industrial and bulk retail developments in consideration of human scale. PARKING While parking may be .linked to mobility, it is considered a land use issue because it is integral t4 land development patterns. Whether it is commercial, industrial, or housing development, all must accommodate the vehicle by providing parking. The goals and policies found in this section apply to all forms of development and are intended to promote land development patterns that are less auto-dependent and that better support travel options. They recognize that compact large- and small-scale site design close to services and transit will reduce vehicular trips, many of which may occur through transit, ridesharing, bicycling, or walking. GoalLU-15: Promote a reasonable balance between parking supply and parking demand. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 17 44 Policy LU-15.1: Develop parking ratios which take into account existing parking supply, minimums and maximums, land use intensity, and transit and ride-sharing goals. Policy LU-15.2: Incorporate ground-level retail or service facilities into any parking structures that are constructed within the Downtown Urban Center. Policy LU-15.3: Provide an option for developers to construct the minimum number of parking spaces on-site or pay an in-lieu fee to cover the cost of the City's construction and operation of parking at an off-site location. Policy LU-15.4. Evaluate and re-evaluate the parking requirements for all uses with the Urban Center and designated Activity.:Centers in accordance with the following factors; • the potential of shared parking and transit facilities in proximity to the site; • the employee profile of a proposed site, including the number and type of employees and the anticipated shifts; • the potential for "capture" trips that will tend to reduce individual site parking requirements due to the aggregation of uses within concentrated areas; • the Institute of Transportation Engineers Parking Generation report and, other publications which provide parking generation indices; and • any studies of similar specific uses conducted either by the City of Kent or the applicant. The City of Kent parking coordinator, with the Planning Manager's concurrence, will prepare a report recommending specific parking requirements. Policy LU.-15.5: Develop bicycle parking standards for remodel and new commercial, office, or industrial development. NATURAL RESOURCES GOALS & POLICIES Kent's natural environment resides in the Green River Valley and adjacent hillsides and plateaus, which together provide a unique and distinctive character to the City of Kent. Urban development has altered this environment, and the City is addressing the impacts. In consort with the GMA, Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 18 45 Kent has established Critical Areas regulations and the Shoreline Master Plan to guide future development in and near sensitive areas. Kent also participates with federal, state, and tribal governments, and other major stakeholders in the Puget Sound region, to identify early actions and develop long-range strategies to conserve and restore critical natural resources. Preservation of open space, fish and wildlife habitat, and other critical areas occurs through the development process using "Sensitive Area Easements". City stormwater is monitored for water quality conditions, and problems that are identified are addressed through capital improvement projects. Preservation and restoration of native plant materials, particularly near streams and wetlands, are considered for new development to enhance environmental quality for fish and wildlife habitat. Kent is committed to a multi-faceted approach toward the protection and enhancement of local and regional natural resources. As such, the City will continue to protect natural resources through the promulgation of development standards, enhancement of natural resources through a variety of capital improvement programs, and looking for opportunities to support regional efforts to preserve our resources for future generations. Goal LU-16: Kent will coordinate with surrounding jurisdictions and regional and federal entities to ensure approaches and standards for the conservation and enhancement of terrestrial and aquatic'habitat and recreational opportunities; protection of cultural resources and water quality; and provision of open space to retain the unique character and sense of place provided by the City's natural features. Policy LU-16.1. In- accordance with the GMA, ensure critical areas development regulations identify, protect, and preserve habitat for Wildlife and areas of local significance. Policy.LU-16.2. Coordinate with King County to produce critical area maps of the Potential Annexation Area which are consistent with the City of Kent Critical Areas Maps. Policy LU-16.3. Protect the quality and quantity of groundwater used for water supply in accordance with the City of Kent Water Quality Program recommendations. Policy LU-16.4: Update the City of Kent Critical Areas Maps as new information about aquifer recharge areas and wellhead protection areas becomes available. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 19 46 Policy LU-16.5: Evaluate programs and regulations to ensure their effectiveness in contributing to the conservation and recovery of ESA listed species. Policy LU-16.6: Participate in regional and WRIA planning efforts to support the conservation of listed species. Policy LU-16.7: Work cooperatively with tribal, federal, state and local jurisdictions, as well as major stakeholders, to conserve and work towards recovery of ESA listed threatened and endangered species. Policy LU-16.8: When jurisdictional boundaries are involved coordinate wetland protection and enhancement plans' and actions with adjacent jurisdictions and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. GoalLU-17: Kent will recognize the significant role the natural environment plays in shaping a sustainable community by contributing to human health, environmental justice, and economic vitality. Policy 17.1: Protect and enhance environmentally sensitive areas through City regulations, programmatic plans, and capital improvement programs which . encourage well-designed land use patterns such as higher urban, density, clustering and planned unit development. Policy LU-17.2. - Establish well designed, compact mixed-use land use patterns that support healthy lifestyle choices by providing convenient opportunities-for travel by transit, foot, and bicycle, thereby improving air and water quality and conserving energy resources. Policy 1-1.1-17.3: Develop strategies and utilize funding opportunities to protect environmentally sensitive areas that contribute to wildlife habitat, open space and the livability of Kent. Policy LU-17.4: Protect the ecologically valuable habitat of native and migratory wildlife by encouraging open space conservation of beneficial habitat through public capital improvement projects, or when possible, private development. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 20 47 Policy LU-17.5: Identify and mitigate unavoidable negative impacts of public actions that disproportionately affect people of color and low- income populations. Policy 17.6: Ensure that the City's environmental policies and regulations comply with state and federal environmental protection regulations regarding air and water quality, hazardous materials, noise and wildlife and fisheries resources and habitat protection. Policy LU-17.7: Protect and enhance environmental quality via maintenance of accurate and up-to-date environmental data, and by City support of environmental management programs, park master programs, and environmental education and incentive programs. Policy LU-17.8: Provide to property owners and prospective property owners general information concerning natural resources, critical areas, and associated regulations, Policy LU-17.9: Indemnify the City from damages resulting from development in naturally constrained areas To the extent possible or feasible, require that'developers'provide to the City accurate and valid environmental information. Policy LU-17.10c On a regular basis, evaluate the adequacy of the existing building setback and stream buffer requirements in relation to goals for water resource and fisheries and wildlife resource protection. When necessary, modify the requirements to achieve goals. Policy LU-17.11; Protect the habitat of native and migratory wildlife by encouraging open space conservation of beneficial habitat through public capital improvement projects and private development. Policy LU 17.12c Minimize the loss of vegetation as new development occurs. Continue to recognize the value of trees and other vegetation in increasing the livability of Kent. Policy LU-17.13: Protect established greenbelts to preserve existing natural vegetation in geologically hazardous areas, along stream banks and wetlands. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 21 48 GoalLU-18: Kent will ensure environmentally critical areas are managed to prevent harm, to protect public health and safety, and to preserve and enhance remaining critical areas and agricultural resource lands in the City. Policy LU-18.1: Protect and enhance natural resources for multiple benefits, including recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, flood protection, water supply, and open space. Policy LU-18.2: Encourage enhancement of existing environmental features such as rivers, streams, creeks, and wetlands. Policy LU-18.3: Promote the creation and preservation of natural corridors adjacent to areas such as the Green River, Soos" Creek, and other streams and wetlands within the City of Kent for fish and wildlife habitat, open space and passive recreation." Policy LU-18.4: Coordinate with King Couinty, Flood Control District to reduce the risk of flooding to the Kent Valley and ensure accreditation of the Green River levees with FEMA Policy LU-18:5: Promote and support a systematic approach to enhancing the City through carefully planned low water use plantings and ongoing, maintenance of street trees, public landscaping, and greenbelts. Policy 1-1.1-18.6: Provide incentives for ongoing water conservation activities and practices,' in accordance with the City of Kent Water System Plan. Policy ,LU-18.7. On a regular basis, evaluate the adequacy of the existing "development regulations in relationship to goals for water resource and fisheries and wildlife resource protection. When necessary, modify the requirements to achieve goals. GoalLU-19: Kent will ensure that uses, densities, and development patterns on lands adjacent to the shorelines of the Green River support the goals and policies of the City of Kent's Shoreline Master Program and the Green-Duwamish Watershed Nonpoint Action Plan. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 22 49 Policy LU-19.1. Protect the quality and quantity of groundwater used for water supply in accordance with the City of Kent Water Quality Program recommendations. Policy LU-19.2. Maintain rivers and streams in their natural state. Rehabilitate degraded channels and banks via public programs and in conjunction with proposed new development. GoalLU-20: Establish Urban Separators to protect ecologically sensitive areas and to create open space corridors that provide visual, recreational and wildlife benefits within and between urban growth areas. Policy LU-20.1. Ensure Urban Separators are low-density areas of no greater than one dwelling unit per acre: Policy LU-20.2. Link Urban Separators-within the City of Kent to those of adjacent cities and unincorporated King County. Policy LU-20.3. Provide open space linkages.within or to designated Urban Separators when new development occurs. Policy LU-20.4. 'Coordinate with appropriate agencies and adjacent cities to create a regional approach to Urban Separators. Policy LU 20.5; Inventory local and County designated Urban Separators in an effort to manage development regulations. Policy LU-20.6;, Encourage well-designed land use patterns, including clustering of housing units, zero lot lines and other techniques to protect and enhance urban separators. LAND USE PLAN MAP The Land Use Plan Map is a vital part of the Land Use Element and the Comprehensive Plan as a whole, because it establishes the framework for amendments to the City's official zoning map. It also establishes the land use and zoning framework to be used as land currently in the Potential Annexation Area is annexed into the City. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 23 50 Definition of Map Designations There are several different land use designations. They relate to various types of land uses, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and the like. These designations are found on the Land Use Plan Map (Figure **) and are explained below. One needs to bear in mind, however, that there are certain types of land uses that need relative freedom of location and, thus, should not be restricted to certain districts. These types of uses may be allowed via general conditional use permit in many of the listed districts, whether residential, commercial or industrial. The uses include utility, transportation, and communication facilities; schools; public facilities; open space uses such as cemeteries, golf course, and so forth; and retirement homes, convalescent facilities and certain other welfare facilities. Single-Family Residential (SF) The Single-family Residential designation allows single-family 'residential development at varying densities and housing forms (e.g. cottage and cluster). In the city limits, there are four single-family designations: SF-3, SF-4.5, SF-6, and SF-8. These designations allow development of up to 3, 4.5, 6, and 8 dwelling units per acre, respectively. It should - be stressed that these designations represent a range of densities;with the 'designation being the maximum allowable density. For example; the SF-6 designation allows zoning which could accommodate up to 6 units per acre; it also could accommodate less than that. FIGURE ** LAND USE MAP In the unincorporated area, there are two single-family designations: Urban Residential,, Low (UR-1) allows one (1) dwelling unit per acre; and Urban Residential,,,Medium (UR-4-12) allows development at a range of four (4) to twelve (12) units per acre. On a countywide basis, these designations have been updated since the 1991 Soos Creek Community Plan to reflect the November 2001 amended King County designated land uses. Multifamily Residential (MF) Multifamily Residential areas allow multifamily and single-family residential development at varying densities and housing types. In the city limits, there are two designations: Low Density Multifamily (LDMF) and Medium Density Multifamily (MDMF). The Low Density Multifamily designation allows densities of up to 16 dwelling units per acre, while the Medium Density Multifamily Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 24 51 designation allows densities of 17-23 dwelling units per acre. In Kent's PAA of Unincorporated King County, a multifamily designation of Urban Residential, High (UR12+) allows 18-48 dwelling units per acre. Urban Center (UC) This designation identifies a portion of the Downtown area as an Urban Center. This designation allows high-density, mixed-use development. Retail, office, multifamily residential, and public facility land uses are permitted outright. Mobile Home Park (MHP) The Mobile Home Park designation allows mobile and manufactured homes and recreational vehicles within existing commercial mobile home parks. Mixed-Use (MU) The Mixed-Use designation allows retail, office, and multifamily residential uses together in the same area. The Mixed-Use designation is distinguished from the Urban Center designation in that the Mixed-Use areas do not allow as much density as the Urban Center area: All residential development within a Mixed- Use area must be a component of a retail or office development. Neighborhood Services (NS) Neighborhood Services allows for small nodal areas of retail and personal service activities to provide everyday convenient goods to residential areas. Commercial (C) Commercial areas allow, a .variety of retail, office, and service uses located along major thoroughfares that serve local residential neighborhoods or serve regional clients and customers and consists of a contiguous strip of commercial activities. Many areas on the Land Use Map, which were previously designated for commercial uses, now are designated as Mixed-Use areas. Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) The Manufacturing/Industrial Center is an area reserved for manufacturing, industrial, and advanced technology uses, or those uses closely related to industrial development such as warehousing. Office uses related to the primary land use is permitted, but they are otherwise limited. Retail uses are also permitted, but limited in the Manufacturing/Industrial Center. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 25 52 Industrial (I) The Industrial designation is an area for manufacturing and warehouse uses. However, office and business park development is allowed in this area, as are certain types of retail uses which serve the surrounding manufacturing and office park uses, and bulk retail. Transit Oriented Community (TOC) The Transit Oriented Community allows retail, office, and multifamily residential uses together in the same area or as a stand-alone use. This area allows high- density uses in support of rapid transit investments. Agricultural Resource (AG-R) The Agricultural Resource designation is for land reserved for long-term agricultural use. Single-family residential uses may also be allowed, but at very low densities. Agricultural Support (AG-S) The Agricultural Support designation is reserved for agriculturally related industrial and retail uses near areas designated for long-term agricultural use. Urban Separator (US) The Urban Separator designation is reserved for low-density lands that define community or municipal identities and boundaries, protect adjacent resource lands, rural areas, and environmentally sensitive areas, and create open space corridors within and between urban areas which provide environmental, visual, recreational and wildlife benefits. Parks and Open Space (POS) The Parks and Open Space designation represents publicly owned land that is either large active park or undeveloped or developed for passive recreation open space land that may have environmental sensitivities. Related Information Midway Subarea Plan Need Links Downtown Subarea Action Plan Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 26 53 Land Use Element Background Report Urban Center Kent's Downtown has been a focus of the City's planning and policy development for some time. Over the past several decades, residents and business owners have made recommendations to the Mayor and City Council to improve the function of Kent's downtown as a city and regional Urban Center. The Downtown Plan adopted by the City Council in 1989 -established a policy framework for creating a vibrant downtown community with .an abundance of employment, housing, shopping, and recreational opportunities. The City took important steps toward implementation of this plan when it adopted zoning changes in 1992, and in 1995, completed studies, of downtown parking management and infrastructure capacity. The Downtown Kent Strategic Action Plan, adopted in 1998 and updated in 2005, helped guide development within the Downtown area. The Downtown Subarea Action Plan adopted in November, 2013 replaced the 1998/2005 Plan, and supports continued urbanization of Downtown as a memorable, compact, livable community that is economically vital, environmentally sustainable and supported by a variety of transportation options. The Council's policy direction for the Downtown area was reaffirmed in September 1992, when they elected to propose much of Downtown Kent as an Urban Center, pursuant".to the Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs). The CPPs envision urban centers as areas of concentrated employment and housing which are served by high capacity transit. Past Buildable Lands Analyses showed the market trend in Downtown Kent had been slow to capitalize on the zoning district's openness to increased residential development. However, recent office,, retail, and entertainment developments are energizing the market interest.. Other criteria for urban centers also are applicable to the Downtown area. These include: convenient access to the Sound Transit commuter rail and other regional transit opportunities; a bicycle and pedestrian-oriented streetscape; zoning which encourages a mixture of uses at high densities with an emphasis on superior urban design; historic preservation and adaptive reuse of historic places; proximity to facilities to meet human services needs; and a local commitment to fund infrastructure and public improvements in the area. Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 27 54 Collectively, goals for the Urban Center are placed in the context of the overall Land Use Element. Activity Centers One of the fundamental themes behind many of the state, regional, and local planning goals is the idea of using urban land more efficiently in order to reduce sprawl of residential and commercial development into rural areas. In the past decade, several commercial areas in Kent have seen a large amount of new development. These areas, which are located on East Hill, West Hill, and in the Valley adjacent to Downtown, have an existing base of retail and office uses, and typically are surrounded by medium-density,residential areas. The idea behind the Activity Center concept is to encourage more development in these areas, because infrastructure to support growth is already in place, and to allow a mixture of uses (residential and commercial) which brings housing closer to jobs and shopping, and which supports public transit. Allowing a mixture of uses in the community also will "Increase housing options. Housing Accommodating the demand for housing may be the greatest land use challenge confronting the City of Kent. There are many factors which influence the development of housing in the community. These are explained in detail in the Housing Element From a land use standpoint, the central issue is accommodating the City's housing target by supporting the diversity of households found in.the community (i.e. household size, age, marital status, income) with housing types that are acceptable to the community, and that efficiently utilize the remaining land within the Kent Planning Area. Since 1995, there have been some measurable successes in providing a housing „balance. There is a balance in the number of single-family and multifamily, dwelling units. New housing development has typically maximized allowable densities. However, there is a need to balance estate housing with housing that is affordable to young professionals and their families. Housing on large lots, while desirable, is not affordable for most families in Kent. The Housing Element provides additional detail on income and housing costs in Kent. Commercial Kent's major centers of commercial activity are located Downtown which is identified in the Downtown Subarea Action Plan and includes the Urban Center; on East Hill along the 104th Avenue SE corridor; and along Pacific Highway on Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 28 55 West Hill. At this time, opportunities exist for infill development of vacant and redevelopable properties within the Urban Center and within the larger Downtown area as defined in the Downtown Subarea Action Plan. Commercial developments located adjacent to major arterials west and north of the City Center and on East Hill and West Hill are composed of predominantly one-story buildings with large surface parking lots which are accessed by separate driveways from the arterials. At key points along these corridors, opportunities exist to develop pedestrian and transit-oriented Activity Centers. The Activity Centers would incorporate commercial, office, and residential development. Environment The major hydrologic feature in Kent is the Green River which encompasses a system of associated creeks and wetlands. Some of the creeks in the Green River system flow through steep ravines into the valley floor. Other creeks flow at lower grades, but also contribute habitat, Significant fish and wildlife habitat areas within this system support local and regional fish and wildlife resources. Those waterbodies or portions of waterbodies not;regulated by the Shoreline Master Program are protected through local Critical Areas regulations. In 2002, the City of Kent began revising Critical Areas regulations as required by the GMA, using best available science standards tailored specifically for Kent. These regulations are,being updated as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update process and will guide future development in protecting ecological functions and values of critical areas from cumulative adverse environmental impacts. Designated critical areas include aquifer recharge areas, frequently flooded areas, geologic hazard areas, wetlands, and fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas. - In addition to protecting and preserving critical areas through regulations, a number of other programs work cooperatively to form a systematic approach toward Kent's natural resource policies. These other programs include: stormwater regulations, environmental capital improvement projects, inter,-jurisdictional collaborative efforts, and the support of the adjacent King County Lower Green River Agricultural Production District and the "Agricultural Resource" land within Kent. As a complement to Critical Areas regulations, Kent's Shoreline Master Program provides for the management and protection of local shoreline resources by planning for reasonable and appropriate uses. The goals, policies, and regulations in the Shoreline Master Program apply to activities in all lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act (Chapter 90.58 RCW). The goals and policies of Kent's Shoreline Master Program are Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 29 56 incorporated within the Comprehensive Plan (see Chapter XX "Shoreline Element"). The Utilities Element contains additional information on water and stormwater goals and policies. Resource Lands Historically, the commercial agricultural lands in the Green River Valley have added to the City's economic support. Today, the majority of protected agricultural resource lands in the Valley are located south of Kent's municipal limits within King County's Lower Green River Agricultural Production District. There are a few designated "Agricultural Resource" lands within Kent whose development rights have been purchased and protected from conversion to a more intensive land use. Activities within the land use designation "Agricultural Support" (i.e. AG-S) will help sustain the agricultural community by providing land dedicated to the processing and retailing,of local agricultural production. S:\Permit\Plan\COMP PLAN AMENDMENTS\2011\CPA-2011-3_CPZ-2011- 1_CompP1anUpdateVChaptersVChapter XXX Land Use 100814 ggw-a.doc Kent Comprehensive Plan- Land Use Element- (***/2014)DRAFT Page 30 57 Existing Land Use Element with Track Changes The Land Use Element eut"Res the esedguides the general distribution and location of various land uses, as well as land within i / •.,L iEh tegetheF have laid the F....RdatieR fee the ... als and pelf.ies OR the element. / deei qtP rl• �.. Tt - Cf[di.-er`Ymc`.a1' e s . eteF rr,e.—the scheduling of capital improvement expenditures. It also will guide the character of the development pattern which has impacts on aesthetics, mobility, housing, environmental and public health, and economic development. Finally, the Land Use Element provides the internal consistency among all the elements which translates into coordinated growth for the City of Kent. ef the Kent aFea. The 'nand ' El,....eRt is Rat ..4t :t:..,I ..-..+ ..F tL.,. !`.........-,.L.,..., oye Plan / but :t :,. health,Requirements of the Growth Management Aet safety and high ElHality ef life emjeyeEl by Fesidents ef this state. it is on the pbibl:.. iRt,.Fest that ..:t:-,eRs EeFiqmbmities, I. eal eRts Rd 58 EempFehe1;stve Iand use g. (RGW36.70A.019) This fiR m;g, the Land Use HemeRt. EliSt.-:I,...tieR Ie EatieR and extent of Ia Rd feevaFiebis Ia REI uses, :....I...J:Rg , EeRsiveFe`l OR Eletail within the Gapital FaEilities ElemeRt. The L"and Use Element shall eensmEleF pepHlatmem densities, 6HOIEling densities, and estomates ef F..tblFe ..epbilatieR gFewth. it arse shal„--ale fe , eensistent, and that all elements shall be eensistent with the 6amEl 61se The Fe Ebis of the Land Use CI..... eRt ms the !`. a's and f1..1:.mes and the 59 BAGKGROUND AND ANALYSIS A.. Retell OR the :..tFeEluEte Fy ..L.apteF of the !`.........-..L...... iye nlaR Kent the stage feF the level ef gFewth and ElevelepFigent, whieh this plan will aeeem....,...late. Urban Growth Area Boundaty The rnnn ..,...J..,tes ....Eh E ...t.. to Eles:..Rate aR ..-I....... g ...th aFea ....t-.:.. a ...L. Ia Rd to ....eElate t..eRt.. (20) yeaFof .. eEteEl FHETCICICC FR Cl'1e 00) , and Hmim ell laREI to help aJaCuRe the Git3 10 F.ata.-c ailile$dtIBil area. After EeRsiEleFiR9 GFE) ..t1.. nFea (I GA) I..,......,{...-., :R nl,..,,.....1. eF 1992 (f]esel..tieR 01334) T... the 2002,12004 004 Update, the I G ..dell by C...-.l I,........JapY 60 Potential Annexation Area NOTE! his topic was moved to after Existing Zoning Patterns Formatted:Font: 12pt,Highlight Formatted:Font: 12pt / EiNg G.bi Rty CTnn iSEvSF..tbwe a ,atieR ""S. The rnnS-xtato that The peliemes c r.. ,.eHab,.mto,... ..,:th ...T;..,.,...s ,., unt:,.,. ....d eiNes ....d K4R.-G&u.s..t_--rt ties with Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",First line: 0", ""� "' .dent, r ^s in affected each Line spacing: Multiple 1.251i,Tab stops: 0.5" " LeR+Not at -0.5"+ 0" il, m--rr ru-be Spee& to each eity. m r Rcvitenrvrcv^ S 'a T vt e�cnrvr. la RbiaFy 1993 to .. eFdiRate a Ral p s fee the ElesigRatieR e •.k......mmttee -..ill OR e✓dm RatmeR with -.11:-.EeRt i iSE1iEtieRs the Kent P9arhz995 as a Fesalt of RegetiatieR with adjaEeRtam SE4iLtieR s. 1R the areas. The 2002/2004 Update Fe fl Lts the . , PeteRtial n....ematieR 61 the elements in the Gemprehensive Plan. BACKGROUNQ Formatted:Font: 14 pt,Bold Formatted:Left The Growth Management Act (GMA) is concerned with the conservation and wise use of our lands and infrastructure; that growth occurs in a compact and livable urban form; the creation of a sustainable economy; and the opportunity for the residents of the state to eniov a healthy lifestyle. State, regional and county land use policies provide the statutory framework for the Land Use policies and how they relate to other chapters in the Comprehensive Plan (the Plan); how the City identifies Kent's Potential Annexation Area; and the need to coordinate with surrounding iurisdictions and regional agencies. The GMA requires cities to inventory, designate, and protect critical areas and resource lands through development regulations. Kent's Critical Areas Ordinance, Shoreline Master Program, and development regulations protecting Agricultural Resource Lands fulfill those GMA requirements. Existing Zoning Pattern The City of Kent has five general categories of land use plan designations: agricultural, single-family residential, multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial. Within each of these general categories, there are several zoning districts, which allow varying levels of land uses bulk and scale of development. Table 4-�,* shows the Formatted:Not Highlight land area of each of these zoning categories and Figure 4,2:* shows the Formatted:Not Highlight distribution of these zoning districts. Formatted:Highlight oi .,.t iEh aFe Fatly E .-. ble to the r:ty's SR < and SR o 62 ...--.teE1 aFea, IeEated at SE 208th and 108th A.......... SE. rill: ., Formatted:Not Highlight Cil9InE n 4 rxvvrzc-rz POTEPITTAI ANNCVATTI P! ARE.A C inn rn r nrcrorrrc svasrosv-r..a..r o ocrcr:a Table 4-.+* (Note: This needs to be revised to Include Mldmmy _____ - Formatted:Highlight 2014 CITY OF KENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS Formatted:Highlight LAND AREA % OF ALLOWED USE (ACRES) TOTAL AREA ZONING Agricultural AG-R 51.3 0.3 A-10 AG-S 221.0 1.3 AG Subtot al 272.3 1.6 SF Residential US 875.4 5.3 SR-1 SF-3 64.5 0.4 SR-3 SF-4.5 745 4.5 SR-4.5 SF-6 6,394.8 38.9 SR-4.5, SR-6 SF-8 401.3 2.4 SR-4.5, SR-6, SR- 8 MHP 115.0 0.6 MHP 63 Subtot al 8,597.1 52.3 MF Residential LDMF 761.5 4.6 SR-8, MR-D, MR- G, MRT-12, MRT-16 MDMF 765.7 4.6 MR-M, MR-H, MRT-12,MRT-16 Subtot al 1,527.2 9.3 Commercial MU 761.5 4.6 GC, CC, O NS 7.2 0.04 NCC, MRT-12, MRT-16 C 856.5 4.7 GC, GWC, CC, O, CM-1, CM-2, MRT-12, MRT-16 UC 292.4 1.6 DC, DCE, GC MRT-12, MRT-16 MR-M, MHP Subtot al 1,848.6 11.2 Industrial I 2,232.2 13.5 MA, M1, M2, M3, Ml-C MIC 1,968.6 12.0 M2, M3 Subtot al 4,200.8 25.5 Park&Open POS 2,044.8 12.4 Not Applicable Space TOTAL 16,446 100.0 FIGURE ***4r4.z�____________________________ Formatted:Not Highlight ZONING DISTRICTS Potential Annexation Area Formatted:Not Highlight Kent's Potential Annexation Area (PAA) identifies areas within'--- Formatted:Hyphenate,Tab stops: Not at o.s^ unincorporated Kinq County's Urban Growth Area (UGA) the City has committed to annex. There have been 13.6 square miles annexed into 64 Kent since the PAA was established. There is approximately 0.9 square mile remaining to be annexed. Kent city limits and the PAA together form the Planning Area for the City's Land Use Plan Map and for all the elements in the Comprehensive Plan (see figure Formatted:Not Highlight FIGURE *** POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AREA _ �Critical Areas_ __S_r_a nd Resource___ _ Lands Formatted:Not Highlight Formatted:Not Highlight •------- t--ganage eff------------ e-aFA Formatted:Not Highlight g1it^stc^,cc ti 'Fi�4211t—" 1.^s—e'rii ^crate vi—c'riiaS—af}d "Critical areas" are defined as wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, frequently flooded areas, and geologic hazard areas. Designated "Resource Lands" within Kent are agricultural in nature and are considered to have long-term commercial significance. The development rights for the Agricultural Resource Lands in Kent were purchased under King County's Agricultural Preservation Program during the 1980's, ensuring they will remain in agricultural land use in perpetuity. -- Formatted:Not Highlight The City alFeaEly—has adopted policies and development regulations to protect critical areas. i th Fe igh the Ee RteF of the r:tjt—Te the east .•z REI west eft a valley aFe 9^ seat..~^^ is the r.-eeR Rive.- wh iEh ,..,F,.Rds •t.Febigh ^ majeF pe FtieR of the--C�The Green River., a notable natural _feature in Kent, is_ Formatted:Not Highlight considered a Shoreline of Statewide Significance and falls under the jurisdiction of the City's Shoreline Master Program (SMP),, whi Other water_bodies subject t0 Formatted:Not Highlight SMP policies and regulations are Lake Meridians ^^^`^a ^^ ^^ uou Formatted:Not Hi hli ht ,_--- e e 65 Lake Fenwick, the Green River Natural Resources Area, xmd •�•�.,z,+h+4he PAA, Panther Lake, and portions of ESig Soos Creek, Jenkins Creek and Formatted:Not Highlight There are other significant natural resources in Kent that are 'eEatea withiR Eity limits but aue..^ to it. Me..- size, a^^^ protected by the Critical Areas Ordinance. Due to the natural drainage patterns of the valley and upland areas of Kent, and the ameHmt ef ElevelepFigent that has Formatted:Not Highlight ------------------------------------- - there are ,Over_2,414 acres_a_ Formatted:Not Highlight sigRifiEaRt mbeF of wetlands located in the Gity ef KeR Kent's Planning_ Formatted:Not Highlight Area. These wetlands have been onve4eFied a mEl emeem pass eYeF 2,414 ae,=es-e;the plan iRg-a Fea.sl r3t- ''1^c,',de.s& is eek. r,e , . r,eek; r,e r__^i, a _+_ ..:-=ire bit ek-s te-eae aeFes} Inventoried wetlands are illustrated on Figure ***. Formatted:Highlight t4eThe other predominant natural feature in Kent is steep slopes. Slopes in excess of 25% are found along both East Hill and West Hill. There also are several ravines that typically are associated with creek beds. These hillsides along East Hill and West Hill provide a natural, wooded border to the more developed Green River Valley area, and they are a distinct part of the City's natural landscape. Formatted:Highlight 66 moist be ffeteEte as paFt of the EempFeheRsiye plan iRg-process. The .--- Formatted:Centered FIGURE 2*4-3 Formatted:Not Highlight INVENTORIED WETLANDS Formatted:Highlight There are frdditieria' dditional regulatory constraints aFeplaced on Agricultural Resource Land. When the development rights are purchased from Agricultural Resource Land, covenants dictate uses and some development standards. Because Agricultural Resource Land is protected for farming only, the GMA requires that adjacent property owners who propose development must be notified of the Agricultural Resource Land protected status to ensure there are no conflicts between land uses. Kent's Agricultural Resource Land and the County's Lower Green River Agricultural Production District are illustrated in Figure **43. FIGURE ** Formatted:Not Highlight AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE LANDS Analysis of Development Capacity The GMA requires Jurisdictions to plan for and accommodate 20-yea rS~ Formatted: stifled,Line spacing: Multiple 1.25 li growth of households and employment. Workinq with the state and Formatted:Font: 12 pt,Condensed by 0.15 local iurisdictions, the Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) established pt household and employment targets for 2031, Because the GMA Formatted:Font: 12 pt,Condensed by 0.15 planning horizon is to 2035 Kent extended the CPPs growth target on a Formatted:Font: 12 pt,Condensed by 0.1s calculated straight line out an additional four (4) years from the 2031 pt targets. Formatted:Font: 12 pt,Condensed by 0.15 Pt Formatted:Font: 12 pt,Condensed by 0.15 A final, but critical measure of existing conditions and future pt Formatted:Hyphenate,Tab stops: Not at development potential is the analysis of development capacity. 0.5° Development capacity refers to an estimate of the amount of 67 development, which could be accommodated on vacant and re- developable land based on existing zoning and environmental constraints. OR KeRt of :t weFe Elev,.l,.pe The ', ye' of Eley,.lepffleRt aet+vity. It serves as a benchmark from which to gauge to what extent current land use and zoning policies can accommodate growth. , and agaiR OR 2001. l(iRg9 GeuRty estimatedrEapaEitj feF the -......... .gees used fee est:.. atiRg ..... aEity EaR be F..0 REI OR the ......pe FtiRg The 012014 methodology to estimate capacity for household and employment iswaa based on the Buildable Lands Program and EliffeFS legislative ,...,,meRt to the GAAA :R 1997 (RCW 36.70A.215). Under Buildable Lands, the City is required tom conduct a review and evaluation pFE),.Fam fee the pufpes efto determin_eiRg the adequacy of the current supply of "lands suitable for development' to accommodate future growth needs feF heHsimg and empleyment and to evaluate the effectiveness of local plans and regulations. In order to accomplish this, the Buildable Lands Program requires annual data collection to determine the amount and density of recent development, an inventory 68 of the land supply suitable for development, and an assessment of the ability to accommodate expected growth for the remainder of the twenty (20) year planning horizon. maximumit te mete that these estimates ef eapaeitY Feffesent peteRt:-.I t...:Id ebit. they aFe Ret ..,-...,gees of ,..,peEted 1 Q..:I.J-.I, e a n.-,. Fe fieEt the tote FY r}9� �anas�TograirrRev:s�iens�c�n�stvrc,cvr-y Rsotmes ef FeEeRt ElevelepmeRt 3r6jecc9. The FesultiRg—Brnrtmoe ranCl9 eapaeity thFeHgheHt Kent. Beth FnetheElelegies aFe eensistent with these bisect by of eF jHFisdiEtieRs OR ;e eeumty. Figure 4.-&** shows the location and extent of vacant and re-developable sites in Kent the BHOIElable 6amEls Analysis. Table 4�** summarizes the Feside„tia: household and employment capacity for the-Gity-e€ Kent tent Plararairaa Area based on Buildable Lands Analysis, and provides the existing household and employment as of 2010. T—'� t--- Formatted:Justified,Don't hyphenate,Tab stops: 0.5%Left+Not at 3.25" +--- Formatted:Don't hyphenate,Tab stops:Not at -0.75"+ -0.5"+ 0"+ 1"+ 1.5"+ 2"+ 2.5" + 3" + 3.5"+ 4"+ 4.5"+ 5" Reside"+W4 VeleBRt per Total �91fe9 EBBeeF�Y ��—voaeP`sT --- Formatted:Justified,Line spacing: Multiple r....l,. -.....:L, nr< o ��r 5,681 1.25 li,Don't hyphenate,Tab stops: 0.uVi LeR �gr�mrtrty , ✓v �Tzs 5 --- Formatted:Justified,Line spacing: Multiple pq ulti Fami;p 832 903 1,73§ 1.25 li,Don't hyphenate,Tab stops: 0.5%Left 69 --- Formatted:Justified,Line spacing: Multiple 1.25 li,Don't hyphenate,Tab stops: 0.5%Left !`TT\/ T/1TA 1 C '1 �0 0 4,628 G'1 O � A 16 G1TI�TVTRCT. «--- Formatted:Don't hyphenate,Tab stops:Not a -0.75"+ -0.5"+ 0"+ 1"+ 1.5"+ 2"+ 2.5" + 3" + 3.5"+ 4"+ 4.5"+ 5" The 2002 plate of E dty ed the KiRg !`ebmty ZeRiRg Atlas and 1(iRg !`ebmty s estimated E dt y feF V.... s PAA is F..bmd OR Table 4.3. TeRt. +-- Formatted:Justified FIGURE n A T BICC(1 BB"d F` FIGURE 43** KENTVACANTAND RE-DEVELOPABLE LAND VACANT f]EDEVEI OPAB E LAND Table 43** KENT PLANNING AREA 2010 and 2014 KING r=GUN:F-' RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYMENT CAPACITY WITHIN KENT'S PAA Total Activi fanngfty2010 anngitf2014 tv Tvoe Existina Caaacity FafnityHousehol 1 s 4427 1 s 107 1 e1 53 5 ds 93 32 25 70 MtAffam4yErnpl 4-93 4f 24G oyment 4ettse4eWs.616 4ettse4eWs.216 4ettse4eWs.832 54 p 24 p 78 3 3eT 3eT146-3 ...t of la nd ReEl fee these uses R this aFea is moRomal. Est:.. atiRg Evaluation of Development Capacity & Growth Targets As stated in the Kent Profile and Vision chapter, the GiFys.>-Kent Planning Area's growth target for residential from the King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) fesidefv4al taFget is 472-849.360-households, and its employment target is 11,500 13,490 employees to the year 20222031. The planning horizon for Kent's Comprehensive Plan is 2035 which required a mathematical extension of CPPs targets. The result is a residential 2035 target of 10,858 households and an employment target of 15,648 iobs. Tke 71 GeuRt Data S,BNTEGS T....L...iEal FeFLIF19 m .J:SEbissed - FlieF. -ke aEEHFate eRt of hebi....L e'El and empleymeRt E Eity Imo....-...se meeds. A FEyiew of Table ble 4.4� "���� RRR.��Qevel- TOCE4 GV�lO�lST GV�liT 1 OOG 1AC _EI Ct 3,652,033 JGC'1033 SEI Ct THEIHSt.-ial 5,512,676 C1'1G7G Ct 2 2C1 16 6 SEI Ct G I:F* 6! A 13 7•4 11 SEI Ct 11•4 15,875 _ I TC err Gemm,..-emal 3,237 3,447 �crr �T G IT/ T/1T•AIC. O �Co C G9O 1A AAO G1TI-TVTRCT. �JV JVJQ S'TTTV Eley. lepmeRt t.-eREls E sed the E :-.I and ..:deRtial splits fe . mthiR V..RVS I I.-I,aR GeRteF that ately iRteEl fee peteRtial 72 develepmeRt withi the 6:ty Fesbilted OR ..ddit:, Rai ,,,.w ..._,, adjustmertc9-te empleymeRt taFQets a„d EapaEity—lR spite-f a" the F Targets are not inherently a reflection of market trends in a specific city. Over the next two decades Sound Transit will continue to expand the Link Light Rail which could dramatically shape the communities with stations. Midway is slated to have a rail station by 2023. Midway is also an area that did not figure into the Buildable Lands Analysis since there are no new developments to calculate capacity. The capacity in Kent's Downtown Urban Center and Midway is difficult to predict out to 2035. What is known is that there is substantial capacity in both of these areas to provide new housing and employment in Kent. kinsert a footnote: talk about subarea plans, their_--- Formatted:Highlight analysis, and additional capacity) It is clear that there is adequate housing capacity and more than adequate employment capacity to accommodate the 2035 targets (see Table ***) 44 l,•yees arse EaR be aEeemmedated. ruroeweyeF--6REe agafR-the Table 4&** EVALUATION OF HOUSING & EMPLOYMENT CAPACITY TO MEET TARGETS FOR CITY OF KENT 73 Residential Target: 4,28410,858 Formatted Table households Residential Capacity: 4-44410,732 households Employment Target: 11,50015,648 employees Employment Capacity: 14,44821,624 employees This ..plot,. table ,.t...ws that the Gity of KeRt EeRt:,.ues to have ,.Rebigh e"" aFget with 25% E shieR. '�siRg Eapacty the GFeeR River, The stbidy deteFffliRed that the land did Rat meet the ..L.-.,.ged f,-..m A..,-:....It. Fal (A 1, 1 . Rit,l ... e) to SiRgle Ca fflily f],.,.:deRtial -ddit:. Ral it^i .,,t iEh have I,.eeR added to V,.,. s E ekt x3#IbieRee=;e C:ty'^ fbitbwe Iand useElee;sieRs. T-heFe arse aFe maRy h ebisiRg-'teFffiS. The deEisieR •:II$ a sbibstaRtial effect eR the la Rd 74 .J..............t,. L.eFe ..,-deF t.. pFE).,:.J.. betteF ..,..J..mt-.,..J:,... ..F the Kent's Eiemstmng Land Use Plans The 1977 !`.........-..L...,.,.:.,.. nl-... Rd I and Use t,A-... guided the Git.,',. was ,...I,.,.taRt:-.II., ..pate. and .. .. tL..... the I and Use tgap has I,.....,. element. / ....I:..:..,. and I and Use t,A-... These ..I-.,.,. .. the Vail..., CI....,- nl-... the East Hill Plam, the West Hill Plam, and the Dewntewn Plam. These plans fl...,,,.t...,,,. nl..,,. .J.............. .........:al :t......,.t:.... I,.......,..,... was it :..,.t / ..I,.,.t..,,.t:..,l Rg ..I.......,.,.,. OR the fl...,,,.t...,,,. aFea 1992 ..Rd set thee ,-...J...,..I..........,.t ,.tFat....., the Git., !`....,...:I ..,{,....tee the V..,.t fl...,,,.t...,,,. State Growth Management Pelmemes example, 75 '..te .....--....I:.... I..... .J......:t.. .J......I............t The ....-.I.. ..I.... eREeblFage the ether-, State plamming . Regional Pelmeies the Gebmtywi a nmc-PlaRRrrt S. VisieR nnnn ...I..iEh was ad t d OR PFccicccSS6fzrE]2nEy--co the Puget rSv6Hiici--rccgl6iicn--cocrri Bi--cm the !`.......-..,I Assembly of the Puget C..uRd !`........:I of r,...,..-.......eRt.. gFE)...th to FigajeF RdRqiReF eRteF tl...-,...,.I ebit the fir...:,.... 2020 eff ameRdmeRts—te the GFE) ..tl., nn..RaE]2Tric t nEt. These s �� -nc� the .J....:g RatieR of ...-I,.-... .. ...th aFeas, .. etieR of ii eRt:.......... and Elevelepmentn I-.....:.. .:thin I,.-... .tL. aFeas. lR l(iRg Gebmtt the GeuRtywide 76 r,...REil (GpgPG) gFoup a of afteeR (15) eleEted effl Emals fFeF.., Seattle !`euRty !`........:I ..Rd Fati fie J by the ..:ties (OREI...J:. g KeRt) OR 11192 ..Rd Kent Growth Management Planning Goa's Fat:F:....tmeR of the !`ebmt.... ide Pl-.... .Rg Pel:..es the Gity -.depted I. Eal pqeFe gFewth management planning geals. These geals weFe based an the zvm crce ESFV( Wcrla, icnllccncrr I and I it i .. these hebi. iRg F..F ffiS made eRtatmeRi fell ...ed by estieR and eF ..et these hebi.iRg F..F ffiS webild "fit iRte"the .. :..L.I,....-L.eeEls of KeRt 77 E I SHf�E`) .J tee the F these, trr hif-ty t�irc�L.Fee (Ta�) :.J....t:C....J r - .' .' FESpBncicci--ycS�cSpB zrro--rcSpBncicci--nrr When asked the SaFige ElHestmem abeHt attaehed single family heHsimg, SpBTICIcci--"ye , SIB 42%�cSpBncicci R6 "the was F(.SEriccca--offslepes , WFE)ITg style attaeheEl heHsong" whole etheizs said single family attaehed weHlEl be a geed aElElitmem of they weFe well Elesigmed eF "the aFehiteetwal Eletails . ..hive t.....a FEI all of the :....eyatiye hebi. iRg F..F ffiS ...-..seRted ....... iRg , the I I:..:.. tiye h I...J...J the QBdiS�micicS� '� j2ccrvcS� cn--crE�FHEnc 78 A futuFe ..Pewth and .Jeye 1.....nent pattern shall be ......euFa.ed ...1.eh net .. entl.. :n the CA), me 1qw .J....sj6, ufba.. .Jeye 1......ient ( G 1) within the planning aFea. (UG ) / the peliemes and e6jeetives on this element. These geals will be Summary The Land Use Element provides the vision for the City's growth for the next twenty (20) years. The vision is established in both the Land Use Map and the Land Use Goals and Policies. It reflects the state, regional, and local policy framework previously identified, as well as the City's policy documents and capacity analysis. More importantly, it reflects the preferences and views of the citizens as they were expressed in the City's public participation process. The I and Use El.... eRt is divided iRta Use pqap. LAND USE GOALS AND POLICIES The Land Use Goals and Policies cover a broad spectrum of issues. e divided oRte s Fal ...gees to make :t easieF fee the .-ea EleF to fi Rd 79 pFeteefiem. However, it is important to note that all of the Goals and Policies function together as a coherent and comprehensive vision of future growth in the community. This is reflected in the Purpose Statement for this Element. is ....smell.. .. sitAe ea iand� d enhances the quality e f IOF e f ill Kent iesi L. is I Comment[ggwl]:incorporates some into ------------------------------------------------ the Purpose Statement of this element URBAN GROWTH The Land Use Element provides the overall comprehensive vision of future growth for the community. As mandated by the Growth Management Act, it is fundamentally important to establish the policy framework for managing this growth, particularly with regard to controlling and discouraging urban sprawl. The following Goals and Policies establish and reinforce that framework: oter Des, .... ite oite tiai A....egfflitien A ea wh hti wN define the Ott. .____ Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",Hanging: 0.5" Palley LU 1.1. PFF6ygde-ene igh land -ii>—the Otj�s Potential vvroccvrr. K-Mg G6unity`• high aFe ,.utside e f the eite Nai n....eq(atien A ea. , Comment[ggw2]:rewrite and move to a policy LUS*** 80 Goal LU-1-2: Kent will F nsure a land use pattern that provides hFeegheut the Pet,.. Na/ n....e9fatien n Fea that yi fl fac- iotate a uk4f..,.da overall densities in the P(annin Area that are adequate to efficiently support a range of public facilities and urban services. PolicyLU-1.1: Establish land use map designations that ,-' Formatted:Font:Bold,Not Italic accommodates a portion of the City overall growth targets into Kent's Potential Annexation Area. Policy LU-1.2: Do not extend any urban services to adiacent Unincorporated King County Dural Areas. - Comment[ggw31:Modified fm existing Policy LU 1.4 ro Policy LU-1.3: Monitor household and employment growth trends and consider land use changes to ensure Kent meets the zoning district allowed density on the net buildable acreage. Goal LU-2: - Formatted:Font:sold,Not Italic —Kent will locate public facilities and services with sensitivity to community needs and environmental conditions. Policy LU-2.1. Esta br ti tFan,...eftatien a ,els e f ,.,...,ee wr.eh Work with regional and state entities when public capital facilities are considered to be located in or near the City to ensure that impacts and benefits are equitably dispersed. Policy LU-2.2: Promote and support public transit, bicycle and pedestrian circulation within compact urban settings. Policy LU-2.43: Give funding priority to capita/ facility projects which are consistent with the City's Land Use Element and support proiected housing and employment growth targets. 81 Policy LU-2.&4: Via a public participation process, allow certain public and private infrastructure, community- —open space, —and social service facilities that serve the general population the freedom to locate throughout the City. fae' ;'es; se:eels es; epen space uses such as URBAN ^T,RLAND USE Downtown Kent is the heart of Kent. The Downtown Planning Area Formatted:Font: 12 pt,Not Bold contains Kent's Urban Center as recognized by Countywide Planning Policies and the Puget Sound Regional Council, and affirmed by the Downtown Subarea Action Plan (DSAP). There are other urban nodes and corridors in Kent that contain a mix of residential and commercial uses. The Midway Subarea Plan focuses on an important node that by 2035 will contain a light rail station near Highline Community College. The following Goals and Policies reflect community values and are consistent with the Plan's framework: Kent's D..wRt..wR aFea has t.eeR a FeEbis of the Gity's ..1..,,., ORg . REI ...."Ey to impmye the F.mEtieR of V,.,. s .J..wRt..wR as a Eity aREI ,-,...:. Ral I I,-baR C.'deptieR of the D..wRt..wR NaR by the Gity—C 1989. This-HRI:, ef m1 n' i i i eemmHmity with an abHmdamee and FeEF at:. Ral pe....h Th e he City teek impeFtaRt steps tewaFd 0 RfFaStr••�EtWe Eapadt).The D,..,Rt,..,,.., Kent Sti-ateglE n—AetivR--rlcm^la R, aFea -.Rd is OREeFpeFated :,.te this .J.........eRt by ,-,.F,.,-,.Ree 82 as aR I I.-I..aR GeRteF .....-...iaRt to the !`ebmt.... ide nl-.... iRg n..l:..es EeRt..m aFe -.ppli....ble to the fl..wRt..wR These :....I. Ell: ........... ieRt whieh emeewages a FigimtHFe ef Hses at high densities with an emphasis n..l:..es the ....-.I.. pelm..:.... and ..I,jeLt:yes OR that . laR aFe FateEl Eles:..ReEl to s e the ....•I.. R the fl..wRt..wR nlaR i to Fe fi Et a Et:..Rs ...L mEh have e FeEl s e its ..deptieR and OR pa Ft to Fe fi Et the 83 Goal LU-3: Kent will fEocus household and employment growth in the designated-Urban Center and designated Activity Centers to provide adequate land and densities to accommodate a large portion of the adopted twenty (20) year housing target of 10,858 new dwelling units and 15,648 new iobs within Kent's Planning Area. Policy LU-3.1: Encourage mixed-use development ••that combines retail, office, and or residential uses, , to provide a diverse- and economically vibrant and weY designed-Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Policy LU-3.42: Encourage medium and high-density residential development in support of high capacity transit in the Urban Center_, that is attractive and constructed with high-quality fesident4a; effvffeffinea materials. Policy LU-3.43• Enhanee ,:-,,. between the „_b_- Center- t - an Utilize the Downtown Subarea Action Plan and Downtown Desiqn Guidelines to ensure the Urban Center develops to maximize livability and reinforces a sense of place. Policy LU-3.4: Designate Activity Centers in areas which Formatted:Font:Bold,Not Italic currently contain concentrations of commercial development with surrounding medium-density housing; are supported by transit; or have an existing subarea plan. Policy LU-3.5: Periodically evaluate household and employment forecasts to ensure that land use policies based on previous assumptions are current. Policy LU-3.6: Monitor economic trends and consider land use changes and incentives, to maintain the vitality of the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. 84 develep"., t in the „ ban Genter, PFemete uFage Feta the Yfiban T Goal LU-4: Kent will pPlan and finance transportation and other public fac-H#4e� infrastructure which support medium and high density mixed-use development of the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Policy LU-4.1: Establish transportation levels-of-service (Los) which facilitate medium to high-density development in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers that isaPe consistent with concurrency requirements. Policy LU-4.2: Focus future public transportation investments in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Policy LU-4.3: Enhance pedestrian circulation systems and bicycle lanes in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers with an. Neee emphasis on circulation systems which link adjacent neighborhoods to Yfiban Gente enters. Policy LU-4.4: Take actions to ensure that adequate public parking is available to facilitate development in the Urban Center_ Formatted:Not Highlight and designated Activity Centers, and monitor the effectiveness of actions taken. eeef - Policy LU-4.5: Plan and finance eit)—fity- water and sewer systems to support medium.and high-density development in the Urban Center and Formatted:Not Highlight designated Activity Centers, and work with outside purveyors where necessary. PolicyLU-4.6: e ,, ,, " park and , ", " s tes v ,eth ,., :a, t and , ".",,..,ee in the „ba t Redesign existing downtown parks, and expand the system where feasible, to 85 maximize passive recreational opportunities for residents, employees, and visitors in the Urban Center in support of a healthy lifestyle. Policy LU-4.7: Ensure designated Activity Centers provide recreational opportunities for residents, employees, and visitors to support a healthy lifestyle and create a livable community. Policy LU-4.8: Designate a portion of Midway as an Activity Center to ensure that local and regional infrastructure investments are captured in order- to prepare and transform the neighborhood into a dense mixed-use center served by Sound Transit Link Light Rail. Center Goal LU-5: Kent will eEmphasize the importance of good design, pedestrian first, and --- .rhealthy-living for development in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Policy LU-5.1: Adopt and maintain policies, codes, and land use patterns that promote walking and social interaction to increase public health and sense of place. Policy LU-5.2: Ensure that the Kent Construction and Design Standards street standards support and are consistent with the Downtown Subarea Action Plan and Downtown Design Guidelines. (Policy LU 5.3: Ensure that the Kent Construction and Design Standards support the community vision for designated Activity Centers, including enhanced pedestrian and cyclist circulation, Public transit opportunities, and an emphasis on aesthetics and public safety.) - Comment[ggw4]:Similar to LU-7.3 and LU-7.1 86 .,theto., ..hjeeto.,es th P....gh eut the UFba- Gent r-.1 , Comment[ggw5]:Modified and moved to LU 5-1 Policy LU-5.34: -Continue to undertake beautification projects in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers, including pedestrian amenities, street trees, art proiect and parks. Policy LU-5.5: Implement design review for development in__-- Formatted:Font:Bold,Not Italic designated Activity Centers. Formatted:Font:Bold,Not Italic Policy LU 5.6; Encourage development of public or semi-public ,,- Formatted:Font:Bold,Not Italic spaces for retail, office, or residential areas in designated Activity Formatted:Font:Bold,Notltalic Centers. Policy LU-5.6: Develop site and parking design standards in designated Activity Centers which support public transit and are Pedestrian-friendh - Comment[ggw6]:same as LU-7.2 Policy LU 5.7; Institute a Station Area Plan in anticipation of Formatted:Font:Bold,Not Italic Sound Transits Link Light Rail extension into Midway. AG:FIVTTV GENTE GOALS & POI TGIES 9ne ef the ftindamental themes behind many ef the state, Fegienal, and IeEated eR East LI:II West Hill and OR the Valley -.,J.-.EeRt to rl, wint, win . 87 HmEleAakem feF this plan. Goal L:U Cto- }T1TITT1M199YT1—these—OTCO / effiee7 an een Lain ce nentf:a'tiens of eemmeTeeidevcioj Rienr—with sufiFeunding Riedium density nosing—Mteasdy these a eas to r/nwr--FEsi lirciv'-rvses—%^ AeNvity Gentei�s. r._�r , , . `fflns#er4ent t4efir. , . Goal-L:U 8+ Paltey—L:U 8.1! •.mplement desigfl—feWew fer- dieoRient in 88 . . s. HOUSING As Fieted On the ern lieF seetiens ef the—Inand ose Element, ehalle;ge EeRfFeRtiRg the Gity- efKe There are many factors which influence the development of housing in Kent. T-Iqp,,re aFe theThe central issue is—is how to accommodate the City's 2035 housing target while supporting Hy-suppeA+Fff-the diversity of households found in the community (i.e. household size, age, ethnicity, marital status, income)_ __With "e••s'Rg types that aFe ',RI w0th'R KeRt ,f ' '• """ There is also a desire to balance iobs and housing in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Additional factors that influence housing are detailed in the Housing Element. - • It:F-.....:I.. .J.....II:.., ..I.......eRt h II.. mug��,;ts. Plea--.,oRSrrrg� �,s—t�p;�l„r ElbiaFteF of all .. istiRg .. ....I.. family hem es within Kent aFe .. lets of eRe 0m Kent. TI"I" The 2000 !`........s :II..... iRates the .J:...aFity bet...eeR iReeme and hebi.iRg 89 mertgage. p ...ately 24 of h,....,.,.w R Kent aFe ,.:,J,.Fed • S✓HEt,.eR 6 f a" tie.. .ithiR vent is-a .e. 300%ccn-�c�cc�T �rnv0 9�nrrm-rccnc-r fiFSt time heme bHyeFS, and paFtieHIaFIY these single ffefessienals, single paFents, and FetiFees wanting te Elewnsipe whe have been identified as the fastest gFewing pepHlatiems on The following Goals and Policies Ammate goal of the he•• pe"Emes is to create a pe"Ey framework that will o support a wide variety of housing choices as Kent grows: - Goal LU-96: �e-Kent will provide adequate land and densities to accommodate the adgj4ed—twenty (20) year housing target of 4;�10 858 new dwelling units within the Kent Planning area Policy LU-6.1: Evaluate and monitor existing land use plan map designations to ensure adequate densities to accommodate 20- years of household and employment growth, and modify the designations if necessary. Policy LU-96.-22: Establish flexible regulatory methods, such as shadow platting and minimum densities, to ensure future land division that supports urban densities. Palley l::U fac-Hj6es to . edate the 06 s he sing-taFgets to 90 Policy LU-96.34: Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close proximity to employment, shopping, transit, and where possible, near human and community services. Formatted:Highlight Goal LU-4G7: Kent will pProvide opportunities for a variety of housing types, options, and densities throughout the City and the tet tiai Anneqffltien AFea to meet the easing needs ef theRegieWscommunity's changing demographics. Policy LU-4G7.1: insure residential development achieves a Formatted:Font:Not Bold,Italic substantial portion of the allowable maximum density on the net buildable acreage. Policy LU-7.2: Allow and encourage high te Riediumurban density residential development in the 9ewntewn and designated Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Policy LU-4-G7.3-2: Allow and encourage a variety of multifamily housing forms and densities sueh as townheuses; within designated commercial mixed-use land use areas. Policy LU-4G7.433: Allow a diversity of single-family housing forms and strategies == in all residential districts (i.e., accessory dwellings, reduced lot size, cottage or cluster housing) subject to design and development standards, to ensure minimal impact to surrounding properties. Palley 111_10 G, Allow eetta e 6......1.... :.. a11 ,... ltifa ..ll., and use areas aR -h:••/• deRsitj Sftle fa••—rmrrr4, Iand use aFea'S-EetiTSF 8, 91 areas--(e.g�, weHands, steep les, stfea,,;,$) and •,.v--when--open Policy LU-4W.-75_ Allow attached single-family housing_within ,- Formatted:Font:Not Italic multifamily land use areas (e.g., MRT-12 and MRT-16), and as demonstration projects in mixed-use land use areas. Goal LU-448: Kent will r—Revise development regulations to encourage single-family and multifamily development that is more flexible and innovative in terms of building design, street standards for private roads, and site design. Policy LU-448.1: Support the achievement of allowable density in single-family developments through flexibility and creativity in site design. Policy LU-8.2: Establish residential streetscape patterns which foster more opportunities for healthy-living and community interaction. Policy LU-8.3; Develop design standards for compact innovative - Formatted:Foot:Not Italic ------------- ----------- ----------------- single-family housing to ensure high quality development integrates well into surrounding neighborhoods. Palley-LU 11.2! Allow e Oster ing of heusing units in sub&v,•siens eut while pFese and a onmentA, s s#4 ,e afeas. Policy LU-448.34: Allow more flexibility in single-family and (Field code changed multifamily residential setbacks, vehicle access, and parking, particularly on small lots, to encourage more compact infill development and innovative site design. Policy LU-8.5: Lay out neighborhoods that are oriented to the pedestrian and foster a sense of community by limiting block lengths, encouraging continuity of street among neighborhoods, 92 increase connectivity, and support safe pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular movement.) - Comment[ggw7]:This came from CD 14.1 Policy LU-8.6: Establish design standards and parking requirements for accessory dwelling units to ensure that the neighborhood character is maintained.) - I Comment[ggw8]:This came from CD- 15.9 Policy LU-8.7: Integrate multifamily housing with the surrounding neighborhood, through site design, incorporating architectural features common to adiacent single-family design, and provide pedestrian connectivity and landscap%nd - Comment[ggw9]:This also includes CD u7.s Comment[ggw10]:Thjis came from CD- Palley LU 44.4. Mew ....duta- .eusi .. en gile F. , a.. nik 17.2 Policy LU-448.&B: Adopt minimum density requirements_for (Field Code Changed residential development. C....euFa a 1.:..h quality site and I...:I.J:.... design F P ill ..:denta Palley W 12.2i PFefneite e d ..t: l st eets .., patterns w :, 1. 93 seale and design. COMMERCIAL Kent consists of dispersed commercial nodes and corridors that serve - Formatted:Font: 12 pt,Not Bold the surrounding residents. AvenHe SE i busoResses aFe Elispemed--"widelj aleRg rem Fal GemmeFdal z ReEl Opportunities exist for infill development of vacant and re=developable Formatted:Not Highlight ---------------------------------- properties throughout the City I'k-aR GeRteF aREI with the- Formatted:Not Highlight AEtivitj/—GeRteFS. The netiy:F., GeRtem ..ebild :....,..peFaFe eemm,..-eial .The following Goals and Policies will contribute to economic vitality throughout the City: Goal LU-439: ryPromote orderly and efficient commercial growth within ire existing commercial districts in order to maintain and strengthen eg6sting commercial activity, and maximize the use of existing public facility investments. ` trots, t minimize est tee with the eftesieri ef fac-H:tes, and t Hew businesses te benefit M m the vital and unique :aidist4et 94 Palley L C..,.,...P-. a aFige ,.FF:,e building .Jeye,,...,. ent and Policy LU-439.31: Develop regulatory incentives to encourage infill development in existing commercial areas. r higher- density zene5 planned it .J.............ients—tFansfer-- densit) 13effnit preeesse—. Policy LU-13.49_2: Develop City investment incentives to encourage infill development in existing commercial areas- M••eits which may include improved sidewalks, lighting, and outdoor public spaces such s uFban ,' , r, ,, u e e Goal LU-104: Kent will examine Det r e the size, funeti d .. e f ..se :n the City's commercial districts based on regional, community, and neighborhood needs to support economic vitality and livability. Policy LU-104.1: _Lxamine_ commercial nodes, c_orridors._and_, Formatted:Font:Not sold subareas for existing attributes and detractions to revitalize the Formatted:Font:Italic commercial opportunities, connect with surrounding residential neighborhoods, and support multi-modal transportation facilities, through subarea planning efforts. Pe�,eAqp subarea plans fer- the Policy LU-4410.2: tee-Ensure opportunities for residential development within existing business districts to provide support for shops, services, and employment within walking distance. Palley LU 14.3. Subject to CA, feWew and , l/ add ., L P and ,OF ite a :aI disP:ets y a0,...,:....a :..ite a :mil 95 , Policy LU-30_346: Ensure ^ ' design elements uses for- a# new deveMpment and fede�,elejqment in the eq(/stfa� Neighborhood Convenience Commercial L8LCC zoning district that all new development and redevelopment will employ building and site design elements which will minimize impacts to surrounding residential uses include pedestrian- oriented amenities and deveAgpedevelood with minimum parking provisions. land uses in aFeas wheFe the adjacent land use designatien Policy LU-14.710.4: Promote redevelopment of existing commercial properties by limiting the conversion of residential land use map designationss to commercial land use map designations. Policy LU-14.810.5: that __ _ :_I and : eed use are ^^^weight-and sense—Establish guidelines for design of edges where commercial and mixed-uses abut single-family-Use II,,.., and medium toand low--density multifamily residential uses. Noal LU-11: - Formatted:Font:sold,Not Italic Kent will provide attractive, walkable, commercial areas that are focal Formatted:Font:sold,Not Italic points of community activity.) ,,- Comment[M I':This come from Community Design 5,CD-6 and following policies are constructed from them and Policy LU-11.1: Establish design standards for commercial and mixed- their policies. use development which is complimentary to the surrounding Formatted:Font: sold neighborhoods and accommodates pedestrians. Policy LU-11.2: Revise Kent Construction Standards to ensure the Formatted:Font: sold public streetscape associated with commercial and mixed-use 96 development is attractive, safe, and supports transit, pedestrians, and cyclists. Formatted:Font: Bold r oiicv LU-11,3: Prepare comprehensive streetscape plans for commercial nodes and corridors to create a safe and inviting pedestrian environment. POiicyLU-11,4r Establish additional gateways into and within Kent. - Comment[ggwl2]:These came from Community Design CD-7.2 and 7.3 MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL Formatted:Font: Bold . The Kent North Valley Industrial Area is over 6 square miles in size and represents nearly 19% of Kent's land base. This area provides a significant amount of manufacturing, industrial, or other related employment. During the Great Recession of 2008, dozens of companies provided over 28,000 iobs in the North Valley Industrial Area. The City anticipates that by 2035, approximately 49,500 iobs will locate in the North Valley Industrial Area. Analysis indicates there is substantial capacity to accommodate the anticipated growth, which includes office parks, bulk retail, and commercial activities along with manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. The Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) state that Kent has designated 3.1 square miles as Manufacturing/Industrial Centers (MIC). The MIC meets the Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) aFe-key components for a manufacturing center designation. At the lowest point during the Great Recession, the MIC provided over 12,000 iobs and today that number is growing. pf the FegieRal , These ..,....,..-,. . e de fi ed as aFeas eRt t,4Valley eM TTt (atleast 10 ........I,..,000 ees). he KeRt T,.d HStFial AFea ,.I,.-Fly meets this ,.,-:t,.,ieR This :,.EWStFial .,,t iEh is eveF 6 sElHaFe Figiles on sipe, has been well established eveF the past twe The MIC is located in the This North Valley_Industrial- Formatted:Highlight Area, which is an extremely important part of both the City's and the 97 Region's economic and employment base_, and 3.' squaFe miles of •"' EeRteF. Goal LU-4612: Kent will ensure the as-a-Manufacturing/Industrial Center for manufacturing and related land uses are supported for industrial and warehousing uses. Policy LU-4&.412.1• Define the nv..,.. faet..P:...7 n.dust iai Gente industraii� and wareheuse uses sheuld Ageate.Ensure the Manufacturing/Industrial Center boundaries reflect accessibility to truck and rail corridors. Policy LU-4&..212.2: Discourage and limit land uses other than manufacturing, high technology and warehousing within the boundaries of the Manufacturing/Industrial Center. Policy LU-12.3: Provide for a mix of land uses which are compatible with manufacturing, industrial, and warehouse uses, such as office, retail, and service in the area designated Industrial. Goal LU-4613: Plan Kent will plan and finance in the Manufacturing/Industrial Center those transportation and infrastructure systems which can accommodate high-intensity manufacturing, industry and warehouse uses. Policy LU-4613.1: Work with the Regional Transit Authority and King County to ` eA4ate—facilitate mobility to and within the Manufacturing/Industrial Center for goods, services, and employees. W k wit., theRegienai TF ,., of Aut6, 4t., ... Gount., to enhance ub r.,. tP.. sitsefiqee to and within the Policy LU-4613.2: Upgrade water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater management facilities as necessary to support development in the Manufacturing/Industrial Center. Goal LU-4414: 98 ,.Kent will utilize development standards in the areas designated Manufacturing/Industrial Center and Industrial to mitigate the impact of development and create an attractive employment center and supports multimodal transportation alternative Policy LU-17.214.1: Ensure development standards fef the that are conducive to transit with an—Place emphasis on building setbacks, location of parking areas, and revise parking standards to support commute trip reduction goals and multi-modal forms of transportation. Palley—LM 17.3, paFking git between Policy LU-37.414.2: Utilize development standards that create an attractive street-scape, including street trees and pedestrian movement. Policy LU-14.3: Revise parking standards to support commute trip reduction goals and to discourage reliance on commuting via single-occupancy vehicles. Policy LU-14.4: Ensure development standards for industrial, warehousing, business and office parks and other uses to create an attractive streetscape, and is conducive to transit and multimodal transportation options. Policy LU-14.5: Consider appropriate amenities for cyclists to support commute trip reduction goals. Policy LU-14.6: Mitigate the overall size and scale of large proiects through such means as sensitive massing, articulation, and organization of building; the use of color and materials;; and the use of landscaped screening.) Comment[ggwl3]:This comes from Co 18.1 99 Policy LU-i-7-514.7: Utilize development standards and code enforcement that supports a distinctive and orderly character along the Sound Transit Corridor. Policy LU-14.8,:_ Where appropriate, encourage context-sensitive_,,- Formatted:Font:Bold,Not Italic design for the development or redevelopment of live-work units on Formatted:Font:sold,Not Italic smaller parcels within or adiacent to industrial district. Comment[ggw141:This comes from CD 8.5 Policy LU-14.9: When new development, re-development, or maintenance of industrial and built retail complexes occurs adiacent to environmentally-sensitive areas, require landscaping improvement that will maintain or strengthen existing aesthetic qualities and environmental functions.( - Comment[ggwls]:This came from CD- 9.5 Policy LU 14.9t_Design industrial and bulk retail developments in_ Formatted,Font:Bold,Not Italic ---------- ------------------------------ consideration of human scale. Formatted:Font:Bold,Not Italic Comment[ggwl6]:This came from Community Design-8 T I�Irlr rl�TrlTAr GOALS & •1Ar Tl�TCl� T-he-,.Fe Fe/ the e ,:,.tming aREI F..tbwe Eley,.I,......eRt patte ffl aREI peteintial ORT..,J.. I A.- I h sbippeFt the ZTICIA�T�R�"!C ]-(rl� as R,.4vi-�� '�� JC K4ng G6un•)' Polley hU 18.1i €RE&+ffmage a —iM of 13964 QS—lmmr4 RFC Formatted:Font:Not Bold uses. 100 djSt P:,.s.. vr�n-icc`r. /.�� -— Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",Hanging: 0.5" ..aP..6..use ..ses 1.....:..ess and a fflee ..LPL.. and l uAk Ptah uses. Palley—L:U 49.3. UtHize sethaeks and h...J..eapi.... to ..Petec- Palley L:U 49.4. c..,uFe ..1,..,,.1,.....ient ,.«......I..Pds r P :....1ustr:..l / 101 PARKING GemmHnity Design Element), the eitipens ef Kent wanted a plaee less that ; Fa;AFas FnnFp. aeeemmedatiRg--tv peiCstrrn;S,b:eyelist , 'mod tFaRsit , and GeFiqmHmity Design Elements sHppeFt this visien that seelES te feeHs- g Fewth .. ithi.. ..rwaRized areas to eREebwage FiqeFe peEl..StFi-... aREI 4.--.Rsit While parking may be linked to mobility, —it is considered —a land use issue because it is integral to land development patterns. Whether it is commercial, industrial, or housing development, all must accommodate the vehicle by providing parking. The goals and policies found in this section apply to all forms of development and are intended to promote land development patterns that are less auto-dependent and that better support travel options. They recognize that compact large- and small- scale site design close to services and transit will reduce vehicular trips, many of which may occur through transit, ridesharing, bicycling, or walking. - Formatted:Highlight Goal LU--Z915: Formatted:Not Highlight Promote a reasonable balance between parking supply and parking demand. Policy LU--Z915.1: __Deve%p_parking ratios _which take into Formatted:Not Highlight account existing parking supply, minimums and maximums, land use intensity, and transit and ride-sharing goals. Policy LU--2915.2: _,Incorporate round level retail aftd1orservice Formatted:Not Highlight facilities into any parking structures that are constructed within the de wn tewft-p_o_w_n__to_w_n_ Urban Center.__________________________ Formatted:Not Highlight Formatted:Highlight 102 Policy LU--Z915.3: Provide an option for developers to construct the minimum number of parking spaces on-site or pay an in-lieu fee to cover the cost of the City's construction and operation of parking at an off-site location. Formatted:Highlight Policy LU--Z915.4r Evaluate and re-evaluate the parking ,,- Formatted:Not Highlight ------ -------- ------------------ requirements for all uses with the Urban Center and designated Formatted:Not Highlight Activity Centers within the DG and DGE zenes -easeby Formatted:Not Highlight basis in accordance with the following factors: ,the potential of shared parking and transit facilities in-, Formatted:Font: tzpt,hart,condensed by proximity to the site; 0.15pt the employee rofile of a proposed site including the Formattted:List Paragraph,Bulleted+Level: = P P P g t +Ali ned at: o.7s"+IDdent at: r' number and type of employees and the anticipated shifts; m the potential for "capture" trips that will tend to reduce individual site parking requirements due to the aggregation of uses within concentrated areas; m the Institute of Transportation Engineers Parking Generation report and other publications which provide parking generation indices; and m any studies of similar specific uses conducted either by the City of Kent or the applicant. The City of Kent parking coordinator, with the Planning Manager's concurrence, will prepare a report recommending specific parking requirements. Formatted:Highlight tfansj6;a..... liter- Fail F e ffiNes. A dev l...... ent eet pfiq..:de up t^ 50% e f the a^^l:^atil^ maq6mum LPL:....sta..da Fd :F the .Jeye 1...... F:ent s geated within a I....dFied (500) feet e f designated :..t. PFrled l t ansj6/e. . lit. P ail Fa^:l:t.. SuchpFejeet if42Ffleelai faemiEy- Policy LU-20.615.5: Develop bicycle parking standards for remodel and new commercial, office, or industrial development. NATURAL RESOURCE THe-Kent's natural environment e€theresides in the Green River Valley; and adjacent hillsides and plateaus, which together provide a unique and 103 distinctive character to the City of Kent. Urban development has altered this environment, and the City is addressing the impacts. In consort with the GMA, Kent has established Critical Areas regulations and the Shoreline Master Plan to guide future development in and near sensitive areas. Kent also participates with federal, state, and tribal governments, and other maior stakeholders in the Puget Sound region, to identify early actions and develop long-range strategies to conserve and restore critical natural resources. Preservation of open space, fish and wildlife habitat, and other critical areas occurs through the development process using "Sensitive Area Easements". City stormwater is monitored for water quality conditions, and problems that are identified are addressed through capital improvement proiects. Preservation and restoration of native plant materials, particularly near streams and wetlands, are considered for new development to enhance environmental quality for fish and wildlife habitat. system that EeRsfsts of asseemated E�eelES and fish and wildlife FeseWees. These :- smalleF stFea,;,s aHEI tam PaRthe F. These wat,.,-I, eElieseF pe.gees of wat,.,-I, eElies Rat ,-egbilated by FegHlatiems. , the fiRal 9a�u�c�o^^ will 44u'me , 104 Wettland9, 9fish and wildlife habitat .eRse.-..-bus. T.. additieR to etheF PFegFaFigs ..eFI. ....... eFatiyel.. to Fe ffi.. syst.... at:.. ....p FE)aEh i 0 RteF :...J:Et:. Ral Eell-.I,.e Fatiye effe+..i and the s peFt of the -..J.-.EeRt i a Et:..:tmes all I-....Js and . atem .....JeF the :...J:EtmeR of the CL...Feli Re i ReTCIC1e�RT5,"and Ilakes. The-Sees"CA'eGTOR� �TICIIT� aCIOpCGC! fee I,.-...:.. eRt ..ged at E eEt:.... .....-Fa Ee . ateF ...-..I,.I.... s and 105 pFE)..:.J.... Ratu Fal a .-.-:deF bet...eeR the ..:ties of KeRt and fee F:..h and wildlife, and :t :.. of Rat. Fal I,.eabity that pFE)..:.J.... c CC 5;F- P-A i ..:I.JI:F.. be Refits. in 1985, the Gity ef Kent, on eemiHmetmem with the establishment ef the G it.. ..te FF1..wateF .J.--.:..age ..t:l:t..i -.depted the fell ....:.... wateF quality F..tbl Fe .-. Re ff :.. ...-deF to ....-.:..t-.:.. eF impFave ..t.-..-.m habitat wetl-....J.. Pm:....1- FlY wateF ....-.l:}s and pFE)teEteEl wateF Felated uses." Be�TTTRg ..-.I...... samples ..aEh ........th F.-...... ..I........ (11) St.-..-..... IeEat:eRs :.. KeRt 106 quality Ee I otmeRswithiR I eRt may be febi EI :. the 1999 2 000-Ambme /C Elbiality ..,-. blems EeRtoRbie to exist. ..Rt P efts have been E RStRlLted and a Meng aesig Rea RG IITQHTtTV W ETC tFeated at RHRq.FE)Hs ....I,.ImE and ..,.vote steFF19 ateF tFeatmeRt faEm I:tmes Rmy nl t l Re irk rnnln r�rcl�=-ImciiRTrrccSBNiccS—A",•.• FegmeRal habitat, and n..MlmE eElHEatmeR a peFt..,.:tmes. s✓IREe 190no0, KeRt has Eem. a , and the Eotmess QlaElE DmameRd GevmRgteR ..Rd pgaple Valley. A agbimf fs. TeElay these maRege,eRt stFategmesza Fe being implemeRtedOR D iStFiet 4111 1�T�ST 107 streams and wetl-.Rds .. :...J:..:.J..-.I p peFtmes ...-I... ....t.. els and and ..:I.JI:fe h-.bitat tm s epeR c. a wildlife Formatted:Highlight __ny-arc__rcuclvrr-orvpc�-r__ can �rrnrmmcrtrtc --- Hsing "Sensitive AFea Easements". /CCG\ T.. rl..........beF 1999 the U.S. C:..h and Wildlife C...-. iEe (I ICC\NC) in the IESA. ....44��I - �I+� �cc^^ T,, be lost d ..l•l1 UmEle t e ESA. 1T .-. eFEl.-.mee with the ESA, the al FiieasLiFeS Eleemed ReEessaFy —tte conserve—the—species. LeEal T.. E .--.tmeR ...:th F...J. Fal state and t.-:t.-.I g eRt.. and ett.e t.egbi.. to :deRt:F.. ..-..-I.. -.gees and Eley. lep IeRg FaRge st.--.t... ieS fee the- peFmaReRt EeRseF�vatieR ef the spedes. These stFategies aFe develeped beuRElaFies er multiple ••F zlvrrS. K2in—has--,iRteFest OR v-rvrcs: 108 have aElEleEl to the Gity's -eEeRemiE:sb[pp91=t. TeElat the majeFity ef g Et. cs+gRacca--,-rgricixrccn-crReseHFee" lands within Kent whese Eleyelepme!Rlt FightS have been Comment[ggw17]:Modified and moved -- to Land Use Elemtn Background Report Kent is committed to a multi-faceted approach toward the protection and enhancement of local and regional natural resources. As such, the City will continue to protect natural resources through the promulgation of development standards, enhancement of natural resources through a variety of capital improvement programs, and looking for opportunities to support regional efforts to preserve our resources for future generations. Goal r --- Formatted:Line spacing: Multiple 1.25 li,Tab stops: 0.5",Left+Not at 0" the T +--- Formatted:Line spacing: Multiple 1.25 li,Tab stops: 0.5",Left+Not at -0.5" + 0" - Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",First line: 0", the o".tef:a .t e". between ....tuFai f..t.. es .....,s yst,." s such ..,. ..,,.tb.".d Line spacing: Multiple 1.25 li,Tab stops: 0.5", Left+Not at -0.5"+ 0" .--- Formatted:Line spacing: Multiple 1.25 li,Tab stops: 0.5",Left+Not at -0.5" + 0" Goal LV_ 16: Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",First line: 0", Kent N !`. ef6l:.. i. a -oordinate with surrounding iurisdictions and Line spacing: Multiple 1.25 li,Tab stops: 0.5", regional and federal entities to ensure approaches and standards for the Left+Not at -0.5"+ 0" e t#4es, fer r—FigFewth and eeenemie deve% Rient7thFieugh conservation and enhancement of terrestrial and aquatic habitatwildlife; 109 ` s; and recreational opportunities; protection of cultural resources � preteeEiOn of and water quality ' , and the Gfeen ^'•--; and provision of open space habitat, l.:t�t. ..d P,.t t:,... F �r-a„� to erretain the unique character and sense o place provided by the City's natural features. Policy LU-16.1: In accordance with the GMA, ensure critical areas development regulations identify, protect, and preserve habitat for wildlife and areas of local significance. Policy LU-16.2r Coordinate with King County to produce critical area maps of the Potential Annexation Area which are consistent with the City of Kent Critical Areas Maps. Policy LU-16.3: Protect the quality and quantity of groundwater used for water supply in accordance with the City of Kent Water Quality Proqram recommendations. Policy LU-16.4: Update the City of Kent Critical Areas Maps as new information about aquifer recharge areas and wellhead protection areas becomes 6vailable.1 ,- Comment[ggwls]: Comment[ggw19]:These were modified Fieg�;,,,•,,,, t„� ula ti, ,• ;eF and moved to policy 1..... eo.;phaneewith en•, - en s. €e�tpr -e Piten and ,..J..,. Ne,. ameng Gity sta FL .J,..,,.I,.,efts and eith .P Policy LU-22.2.16.5: iEvaluate programs and regulations to deteffnMeinsure their effectiveness in contributing to the conservation and recovery of ESA listed species. Policy LU-22.316.6: C�t Earticipate in regional and WRIA planning efforts to support the conservation of listed species. IP®licy LU® p 16.7: Work cooperatively with tribal, federal, state and local jurisdictions, as well as major stakeholders, to conserve and work towards recovery of ESA listed threatened and nda omd species.) Comment[ggw20]:Was LU 25.10 110 Policy LU-16.8, When iurisdictional boundaries are involved Formatted:Highlight coordinate wetland protection and enhancement plans and actions with adiacent iurisdictions and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Gity Pieguatie s and ..PegFa ns ...1.eh .....euf: ge ..,ell EAes:...ed aid use patterns such as ehisteFing and planned unit 6e ,eAqpment, Use such land use patterns bg eeneentfflte higher- u43an land use t4ens#4es and fefests. ------------------------------------------------------ Comment[ggw21]:moved and modified into policy## Palley Lu 23.2: heFe pFaetiea6 allevi planned vnic Goal LU-17: Kent will recognize the significant role the natural environment plays in shaping a sustainable community by contributing to human health, environmental iustice, and economic vitality. Goal LU 4+ Policy 17.1: lProtect and enhance environmentally sensitive Formatted:Font:Not Italic areas through City_reou_lations,_programmatic plans., and _capital ,- Formatted:Font:Not Italic improvement programs which encourage well-designed land use Formatted:Font:Not Italic patterns such as higher urban density, clustering and planned-unit Formatted:Font:Not Italic deyelopmentJ Formatted:Font:Not Italic Comment[ggw22]:Inspired by existing Policy LU-17.2: lmneeHFage well eempaet Goal 23. i Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",Hanging: 0.5" Establish well designed, compact mixed-use land use patterns eemme!Feial, a ffle,. and Fesidential aFeas e that support healthy lifestyle choices by providing pFeseR`- onvenient opportunities for travel by transit, foot, and bicycle, thereby improving air and water quality and conserving energy resources. 111 Policy LU-17.3:. Develop strategies and utilize funding " Formatted:Highlight Y_-- OppOrtUUIt12S t0 protect environmentally sensitive areas that Formatted:Font:Bold,Highlight contribute to wildlife habitat, open space and the livabilitv of Kent. Formatted:Highlight Policy LU-17.4r Protect the eco%oica//y valuable habitat of Formatted:Highlight native and migratory wildlife by encouraoino open space Formatted:Highlight conservation of beneficial habitat through public capital improvement proiects, or when possible, private development. Policy LU-17.5: Identify and mitigate unavoidable negative impacts of public actions that disproportionately affect people of color and low-income populations. Formatted:Font:Not Italic Formatted:Font:Not Italic Palley LU 24.1! nFneefpeffli�e hike lanes Aq designated readway , dev�RientT Goal LU-25Policy.17.6: Formatted:Not Highlight .Ensure that the City's environmental policies and regulations comply Formatted:Font:Not Italic with state and federal environmental protection regulations regarding air and water quality, hazardous materials, noise and wildlife and fisheries resources and habitat protection. Pememstfate Ft fee a tal g al:ty on land Hse plans tal Formatted:Font:Not Italic i Eley, lepmeRt ,-egbilat:eRs i and site . laR ,-,..,iewte eR, HFe that IeEal Iand ,^,.,,^.,,.''II,n,m-.,.agemeRt is ,.,., sisteRt with the r:ty's eye .-,.Fall RatuFal ,eHFE,. 9� I_________________________________________________________ Comment Lggw231:This portion of existing Goal LU 25 was modified and reused in Policy 2.1 Policy LU-25-41_7.7: Protect and enhance environmental Quality Formatted:Not Highlight via maintenance of accurate and up-to-date environmental data, and by City support of environmental management programs, park master programs, and environmental education and incentive programs. Formatted:Highlight 112 Policy LU-2r?.17.8: Provide to property owners and prospective__, Formatted:Highlight property owners general information concerning natural resources, Formatted:Not Highlight critical areas and associated regulations. t nsu . eyel,p, " Formatted:Highlight Policy LU-2r.317.9:_ Indemnify the City from damages resulting Formatted:Highlight -from development in naturally constrained areas. To the extent Formatted:Highlight possible or feasible, require that developers provide to the City accurate and valid environmental information. Peliey-6H 25.4! Eentinue aperiedie stefm site design afe made pr46r- te the �9#4at4en ef land sufifaee --- Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",Hanging: 0.5" 113 -- Comment[ggw24]:Modified and moved to policy 1.... Goal l::U Go- -— Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",Hanging: 0.5" ..^tiers fish and ...:d4t FeseuFees and habitat FI....d ..Pgteeten water-sulqp6�, and epen . euffent land use P....ulaNen and P....:e. and :..eFease the quality �Pelrey-l::U 26.2t AFeteeet V•I•Ce'Cl/0nds net as ise%1 ted units, but a-9 eeesystems,—and esse^«m-lvi-cAeRicn-ts of waiteTsheds. Base proteeti'en--measuFes en weitland Func-Ne and ..^l., sand the effects „fen site and e ff site c-N •:6es Comment[ggw25]:Modified and moved to Policy 2.... �Pel:ey l::U 26.3: Wi4enisdic«: _,�, heundg;es afe A : hr ed .,o«l. ^djaeent ;uFjs.1:,.«:ens and the nn..ekAe,d eet r..d:^.. TfPb . Comment[ggw26]:modified and moved ----- to policy 1.*** PelieT6H 26.4t ^^^:_« inf*ers and streams in tl.^:r . ^tuf:a state. RehabHjtate . egf:^ded eh^..eels ^ ban ks^.. s ubl:.. pFegFams and in eenjunetien with p sed new .J...•.J,.^ ient - Comment[ggw27]:modified and moved --- to Policy 2**** Policy LU-26..517.1O. On a regular basis, evaluate the adequacy of the existing building setback and stream buffer requirements in relation to goals for water resource and fisheries and wildlife resource protection. When necessary, modify the requirements to achieve goals.) Comment[ggw28]:modified and moved to policy 2*** with the Ga., ef Kent GWiV. l n P^^^ an^..,. I - Comment[ggw29]:Modified and moved to Policy 1 �Pelrey-l::U 26.7t PFeiteet the quality and . ^Nity e f P,...^. wane used f P water- ..upp6. 0^ ^^^^Pa^....e with the CA), e f Kent Ia ate Quafi..., n gg ffl^. P ,.-da t4ens I Comment[ggw30]:modified and moved to sustainability 114 Pall___ / /lig4aite the 06, of Kent Gf4tieai APeas 14gp . as ,.P,.teeten aFeas 1.,.,.,... es L..,.,a.,tiI,J Comment[ggw31]: �. Comment[ggw32]:These were modified Pellet' LU 26.9t In _,,,,,.P..l_ ee with GAAA Pegul_«:,._„ ....,.1_«,. and moved to policy 1..... Comment[ggw33]:These were modified .,:l.JI:L.. .. and _feas ,.r 1,.,,_l .,:g_:r.,,_!,,e , and moved to policy 1.*** pfesefve Comment[ggw34]:modified and moved Policy LU-�917.11., Protect the habitat of native and to pony 1..... migratory wildlife by encouraging open space conservation of beneficial habitat through public capital improvement projects and private development.) Comment[ggw35]:Modified and moved Ito Policy 2.*** PellE'" Lu 26.11: Pfe•Wde jnE,•cnrz v29 f en going teF „f Kent ml..«,.P o.,,,a,...., nl__ - Comment[ggw36]:Modified and Moved Ito Policy 3.**** Comment[ggw37]: Comment[ggw38]:moved to sustainabiltiy polciy and feseufee Formatted:Highlight values; Al,...,.,.o..« Aetie.. nl.... n�� «--- Formatted:Indent:Left: 0",First line: 0" Pel#ey-LU 291.1. Resefloe appFepr4ate . 6. P. 1:.., P, s f P wat P er4ented-ae>cT Policy LU-27.217.12., Minimize the loss of vegetation as new development occurs. Continue to recognize the value of trees and other vegetation in increasing the livability of Kent. _I•__ . and .. eh t enhancing the GA), thFeugh eafefuHy planned planitkigs and e f stFeetti noes .., 1. a landseaping7 .J g P...... qt71� use ef natAe and Aqw waiter- use eg Comment[ggw3g]:moved to sustainability 115 Palley LU 17.13: Ree6Fd and preteePProtect established greenbelts to preserve existing natural vegetation in geologically hazardous areas, along stream banks, and wetland, o —e*ef habitat areas;-'inv-'w ieTeT:.,.,�v, 'ii huffici-ps between r uses-er-aetiWNes Goal LU--818: o •.' a .—' , « :..Kent will ensure environmentally critical areas are managed to prevent harm, to protect public health and safety, and to preserve and enhance remaining critical areas, ef#4ea4 and agricultural resource lands areas-in the City. Policy LU-18.1: Protect and enhance natural resources for multiple benefits, --- Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.5' including recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, flood protection, water supply, and open space. Policy LU-28-b18.2: Encourage _enhancement of existing Formatted:Not Highlight environmental features such as rivers, streams, creeks, and Formatted:Font:Not Italic wetlands. _____Policy LU-26-.21�: _Promote the creation_and preservation of ,- Formatted:Font:Not Italic natural corridors adjacent to areas such as the Green River, Formatted: SODS Not Highlight Creek, and other streams and wetlands within the City of Kent for Formatted:Font:Not Italic fish and wildlife habitat, open space and passive recreation. - Formatted:Font:Not Italic,Highlight ^^`ties with similialF F^"t"'^^ to EFeate a Ratu Fal EeFFOEleF. Formatted:Font:Not Italic Policy LU-18.4: Coordinate with King_County_ Flood Control Formatted:Font:Not Bold District to reduce the risk of flooding to the Kent Valley and ensure accreditation of the Green River levees with FEMA Policy LU-18.5: Promote and support a systematic approach to enhancing the City through carefully planned low water use plantings and ongoing maintenance of street trees, public landscaping, and greenbelts. Formatted:Font:Not Bold Policy LU-18.6: Provide incentives for ongoing water conservation activities and practices, in accordance with the Citv of Kent water System Plan. - Comment[ggw40]:Modified and Moved to Policy 3.**** Policy LU-18.7: On a regular basis, evaluate the adequacy of the Comment[ggw4l]: existing development regulations in relationship to goals for water 116 resource and fisheries and wildlife resource protection. When necessary, modify the requirements to achieve goals. Goal LU-19: - Formatted:Not Highlight Kent will ensure that uses, densities, and development patterns on lands Formatted:Not Highlight adiacent to the shorelines of the Green River support the goals and policies of the City of Kent's Shoreline Master Program and the Green- Duwamish Watershed Nonpoint Action Plan. Policy LU-19.1: Protect the quality and quantity of groundwater used for water supply in accordance with the City of Kent Water Duality Program recommendations. Policy LU-19.2: Maintain rivers and streams in their natural state. Rehabilitate degraded channels and banks via public programs and in coniunction with proposed new development. r eludepfoWsiens inthe Oity,s and use ....lit ens to pFesefve Feasenable access to seta P....eFg , f P all L.ts :n the Olt, ... eFe access eF ,.tental access :,.t,. . Goal LU-3420: Establish Urban Separators to protect enWFenmenitA sensitA,eecoloaically sensitive areas and —4Re1udk3--AW6es, stf , wetland� and geeAqOeaH), unstable areas sueh as steep , to create open space corridors that provide bvisual, recreational and wildlife benefits within and between urban growth areas, and to take Policy LU-3420.1: sfablish—Ensure Urban Separators as low-density areas of no greater than one dwelling unit per acre. Policy LlJ- 20.2�o Link Urban Separators within the City of went t® those 2f�adiacent cit®es and uninrnrporated 6C®na County_._ 117 sa"'. Policy LU-3420.3: r, «, ..provide open space linkages within or to the designated Urban Separators when new development occurs. between, 1CT]20fCT. Policy LU-34320.4: Coordinate with appropriate `'e•• g 6ew#} agencies adjacent cities, and • ite K4ng Gew+E3 to create a regional approach to Urban Separators. Policy LU 20.5: Inventory local and County designated Urban_ Formatted:Font:Bold,Not Italic Separators in an effort to manage development regulations. Policy LU-31.720.6: Encourage well-designed land use patterns, including clustering of housing units, tFansf r e f dev , n t "�ghts7 zero lot lines and other techniques to protect and enhance urban separators. Yfiban SeigafataF"r «--- Formatted:Justified,Indent: Left: 0", Hanging: 0.5%Line spacing: single,Tab LAND USE PLAN MAP stops: 0",Left The Land Use Plan Map tiiaig-is a vital part of the Land Use Element and the Comprehensive Plan as a whole, because it establishes the framework for amendments to the City's official zoning map. It also establishes the land use and zoning 118 framework to be used as land currently in the Potential Annexation Area is annexed into the City. Definition of Map Designations There are several different land use designations. They relate to various types of land uses, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and the like. These designations are found on the Land Use Plan Map (Figure 4-.4—) and are explained below. One needs to bear in mind, however, that there are certain types of land uses that need relative freedom of location and, thus, should not be restricted to certain districts. These types of uses may be allowed via general conditional use permit in many of the listed districts, whether residential, commercial or industrial. The uses include utility, transportation, and communication facilities; schools; public facilities; open space uses such as cemeteries, golf course, and so forth; and retirement homes, convalescent facilities and certain other welfare facilities. Single-Family Residential (SF) The Single-family Residential designation allows single-family residential development at varying densities and housing forms (e.g. cottage and cluster). In the city limits, there are four single-family designations: SF- 3, SF-4.5, SF-6, and SF-8. These designations allow development of up to 3, 4.5, 6, and 8 dwelling units per acre, respectively. It should be stressed that these designations represent a range of densities, with the designation being the maximum allowable density. For example, the SF- 6 designation allows zoning which could accommodate up to 6 units per acre; it also could accommodate less than that. FIGURE 4�** LAND USE MAP In the unincorporated area, there are two single-family designations: Urban Residential, Low (UR-1) allows one (1) dwelling unit per acre; and Urban Residential, Medium (UR-4-12) allows development at a range of four (4) to twelve (12) units per acre. On a countywide basis, these 119 designations have been updated since the 1991 Soos Creek Community Plan to reflect the November 2001 amended King County designated land uses. Multifamily Residential (MF) Multifamily Residential areas allow multifamily and single-family residential development at varying densities and housing types. In the city limits, there are two designations: Low Density Multifamily (LDMF) and Medium Density Multifamily (MDMF). The Low Density Multifamily designation allows densities of up to 16 dwelling units per acre, while the Medium Density Multifamily designation allows densities of 17-23 dwelling units per acre. In Kent's PAA of Unincorporated King County, a multifamily designation of Urban Residential, High (UR12+) allows 18-48 dwelling units per acre. Urban Center (UC) This designation identifies a portion of the Downtown area as an Urban Center. This designation allows high-density, mixed-use development. Retail, office, multifamily residential, and public facility land uses are permitted outright. Mobile Home Park (MHP) The Mobile Home Park designation allows mobile and manufactured homes and recreational vehicles within existing commercial mobile home parks. Mixed-Use (MU) The Mixed-Use designation allows retail, office, and multifamily residential uses together in the same area. The Mixed-Use designation is distinguished from the Urban Center designation in that the Mixed-Use areas do not allow as much density as the Urban Center area. All residential development within a Mixed-Use area must be a component of a retail or office development. 120 Neighborhood Services (NS) Neighborhood Services allows for small nodal areas of retail and personal service activities to provide everyday convenient goods to residential areas. Commercial (C) Commercial areas allow a variety of retail, office, and service uses located along major thoroughfares that serve local residential neighborhoods or serve regional clients and customers and consists of a contiguous strip of commercial activities. Many areas on the Land Use Map, which were previously designated for commercial uses, now are designated as Mixed-Use areas. Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) The Manufacturing/Industrial Center is an area reserved for manufacturing, industrial, and advanced technology uses, or those uses closely related to industrial development such as warehousing. Office uses related to the primary land use ts—.are ree_ permitted, but they y are ,, Formatted:Not Highlight ) otherwise limited. Retail uses are also permitted, but limited in the Manufacturing/Industrial Center. Industrial (I) The Industrial designation is an area for manufacturing and warehouse uses. However, office and business park development is allowed in this area, as are certain types of retail uses which serve the surrounding manufacturing and office park uses, and bulk retail. Transit Oriented Community (TOC) The Transit Oriented Community allows retail, office, and multifamily residential uses tooether in the same area or as a stand-alone use. This area allows hioh-density uses in support of rapid transit investments. Agricultural Resource (AG-R) 121 The Agricultural Resource designation is for land reserved for long-term agricultural use. Single-family residential uses may also be allowed, but at very low densities. Agricultural Support (AG-S) The Agricultural Support designation is reserved for agriculturally related industrial and retail uses near areas designated for long-term agricultural use. Urban Separator (US) The Urban Separator designation is reserved for low-density lands that define community or municipal identities and boundaries, protect adjacent resource lands, rural areas, and environmentally sensitive areas, and create open space corridors within and between urban areas which provide environmental, visual, recreational and wildlife benefits. Parks and Open Space (POS) The Parks and Open Space designation represents publicly owned land that is either large active park or undeveloped or developed for passive recreation open space land that may have environmental sensitivities. The I and Use pgap .,:des adequate Eity to eet the (`:tails. ..L.-.Rge f.....-...se the .Rt of Ia Rd ...L iEh is Eles:gRated fee OREI St.-:-.I likely toOREFease .. hat The Fe n East and West Hill that ElisplaEeEl AFeaS-'Ei'IrTFeR 122 Eles:....-.t:e Rs p ..:.J.. wide :-.tmeR of EleR..:ties OR this aFea -....J the it ms emyosmemed that this pFepeseEl element, emee implemented thFeHgh this plan met emly will Figeet the Gity's gFE)vAh taFgets, 64 it will eFeate Fi9eFe flexibility amEl vaFiety ef heHsimg types. A& the same time, it will a ffe-.J-.b'e to I,..-..-.EleF .. eRt of the .. . ulatieR will be .J:........sed S'.APermlttPlanACOMP P-Wd MENDMENTS\2011VCPC-2011-3_CPZ-2011- 1_CompPlenUpde@VCheptersVChepter XXX Land_Use_111J2014 Track_Changes.doc: 123 ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ben Wolters, Director 1401 PLANNING DIVISION • Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Director KENT Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager Phone: 253-856-5454 Fax: 253-856-6454 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032-5895 November 6, 2014 To: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee From: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager Subject: 2014 Annual Docket Report Meeting of November 10, 2014 MOTION: I move to accept/modify the staff recommendation to approve the 2014 Annual Docket Report as presented. SUMMARY: The docketing process is required by the Growth Management Act and is provided in Chapter 12.02 of the Kent City Code (KCC). The Annual Docket may include suggestions for amendments to the comprehensive plan text, land use plan map designations, or the City's development regulations. Staff will present this year's Annual Docket Report to the Committee on November 101h BUDGET IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The Growth Management Act outlines a procedure that assists the public in making suggested amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, development regulations, and growth policies on an annual basis. "Docketing" refers to compiling and maintaining a list of suggested changes to the Comprehensive Plan or development regulations to ensure they will be considered by the City and will be available for review by the public. The deadline for filing a docket item is the first business day of September. There is no fee for submitting a docket item. The 2014 Annual Docket Report contains eight (8) items submitted for consideration this year. See Exhibits 1 and 2. In addition to these eight applications, Staff has identified a number of potential comprehensive plan and zoning amendments that we are proposing to be made part of the docketing process. These amendments are outlined in Exhibits 3 and 4 and will be further discussed at the ECDC meeting on November 10, 2014. CA/al P:\Planning\DOCKETS\2014\ECDC\Dkt-2014_ECDCMemo11-10-14.doc Enc: 2014 Annual Docket Report and Docket applications cc: Fred N. Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director Steve Mullen,Transportation Eng. 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