HomeMy WebLinkAbout1283RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City of
Kent, Washington, expressing the
City's intent to adopt the proposed
amendments to the Kent Shoreline
Master Program, and to forward same
to the State Department of Ecology.
WHEREAS, the Kent Shoreline Master Program was last
amended in 1981, but numerous changes have occurred in the City
since that time necessitating further modification; and
WHEREAS, the City received a grant from the state
Department of Ecology to aid in the work of reviewing and modifying
the program; and
WHEREAS, the Kent Planning Department, together with a
citizens advisory committee, developed a proposal to update the
Program in order to meet
conflicts in existing use
state-mandated standards, eliminate
regulations and add sections on
administration and enforcement; and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 1991, the Planning Commission
conducted workshops and a public hearing on the draft proposal
submitted by the Planning Department, and made additional
modifications; and
WHEREAS, during a regular meeting of the Kent City
Council on May 21, 1991, the Council considered the proposed
amendments to the Program, including amendments developed in part
by the Department of Ecology, the Kent Public Works Department and
the Mayor's Environmental Task Force but not considered by the
Planning Commission; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Kent hereby declares its intent
to adopt the amendments to the Kent Shoreline Master Program, as
proposed by the various Kent departments, commissions and task
force, substantially in the form submitted to the city Council on
May 21, 1991.
Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 90.58.190{1), the Kent
Planning Department is hereby authorized to transmit the approved,
proposed amendments to the State Department of Ecology for review
and approval.
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington this JftA day of June, 1991.
Concurred in by th~ Mayor of the City of Kent, this
\ day of June, 1991. \
DAN\KELLEHER, MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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