HomeMy WebLinkAbout1292RESOLUTION NO. I c2 i ~
A RESOLUTION of the City of Kent,
Washington, granting qualified endorsement of
privately owned sites for regional justice
center site selection.
WHEREAS, King County has determined that there is a
need to establish new regional justice center facilities in order
to meet the increased demand on the current criminal justice
system; and
WHEREAS, the King County Council, on July 15, 1991,
resolved to begin consideration of sites outside the city limits
of Seattle for the establishment of regional justice facilities;
and
WHEREAS, on July 22, 1991, King County has called for
cities to submit responses to a request for proposal for
information on potential sites that have been identified for site
selection of regional justice center facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Kent hereby
gives qualified endorsement to those certain sites located within
the City of Kent submitted by private owners for consideration
for selection for a regional justice center, which sites are
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particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. In providing this qualified endorsement,
the City of Kent reserves the right to enter into negotiations
with King County for any site chosen within the city limits of
the city of Kent with regard to impacts that may result from the
development of such a facility within the City.
Section 3. This qualified endorsement is conditioned
upon King County's compliance with all aspects of the State
Environmental Policy Act in locating such a facility within the
city of Kent.
City
Passed at a regular meeting of the ~il of the
of Kent, Washington this c)..() day of , 1991.
OZ! Conc~d in by the Ma r of the City of Kent, this
day of{f~ , 1991.
ATTEST:
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BRENDA JACOBER, Y CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
of Resolution No. /d...1~ , passed by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, the ;;LO day of ~, 1991.
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PROPOSAL OUTLINE
I. Jurisdiction: City of Kent
A. Submitted by The Honorable Dan Kelleher, Mayor
B. Contact: Lynda R. Anderson
220 Fourth Avenue s.
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (206) 859-4011
c. Site Recommendation Approval Process:
The site recommendation approval process for each of the
three proposed sites would be identical. The first step
in the approval process would be the state Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA) determination. After the determination
is made, the applicant for the subject site would attend
a "predevelopment meeting" with members of the affected
City departments, where City requirements would be
discussed. After the predevelopment meeting, the
applicant would be ready for building permit submission.
Building permit approval takes approximately 40 to 60
days, assuming the application meets City standards and
no problems arise or revisions are required.
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II. Legal
NADEN & MEEKER AREA
A. Address, legal description:
1. 924 w. Meeker (Parcel #2422049102)
Section 24-22-4, Tax Lot 102
Land Use: DC-2, Downtown Commercial 2 Property
under negotiation to purchase.
2. 918 w. Meeker (Parcel #2422049104)
Section 24-22-4, Tax Lot 101
Land Use: DC, Downtown Commercial Property under
negotiation to purchase.
3. 908 w. Meeker (Parcel #2422049042)
910 w. Meeker (Parcel #2422049040)
914 w. Meeker (Parcel #2422049039)
Section 24-22-4, Tax Lots 39, 40 and 42.
Land Use: DC-2, Downtown Commercial 2. Property
under negotiation to purchase.
4. 108 s. Naden (Parcel #2422049103)
Section 24-22-4, Tax Lot 103
Land Use: DC-2, Downtown Commercial 2. Property
under negotiation to purchase.
5. 206 s. Naden (Parcel #)
Lot 1 E. H. Naden's Garden Tracts, Section 24-22-4
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Property under
negotiation to purchase.
6. 216 s. Naden (Parcel #)
E ~ of Lot 3, E. H. Naden's Garden Tracts, Section
24-22-4
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Property under
negotiation to purchase.
7. 212 s. Naden (Parcel #6000000022)
West 150 feet of the North 120 feet of the SE ~ of
NW ~of Section 24-22-4 E, W.M., portion of theW~
of Lot 2 E. H. Naden's Garden Tracts.
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial.
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8. 218 s. Naden (Parcel #6000000020)
' Portion of the W ~ of Lot 2, E. H. Naden's Garden
Tracts, Section 24-22-04.
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Property under
contract to purchase.
9. 226 s. Naden (Parcel #6000000030}
Tract 3 , E. H. Naden 's Garden Tracts unrecorded
westerly 160 feet, Section 24-22-4.
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Property under
contract to purchase.
10. 240 s. Naden (Parcel #6000000040}
Tract 4, E. H. Naden's Garden Tracts, Section 24-
22-4.
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Property under
contract to purchase.
11. 310 S. Naden (Parcel #6000000050}
North ~, Tract 4 , E. H. Naden' s Garden Tracts,
Section 24-22-4.
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Property under
negotiation to purchase.
12. 318 s. Naden (Parcel #6000000051)
Section 24-22-4, Tax Lot #51.
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Property under
contract to purchase.
13. 318~ s. Naden (Parcel #6000000052}
Section 24-22-4, Tax Lot #52.
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Pr~perty under
contract to purchase.
14. 320 s. Naden (Parcel #6000000060}
Section 24-22-4, Tax Lot 60.
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Property under
contract to purchase.
15. 324 s. Naden (Parcel #6000006062}
Section 24-22-4, Parcel #62.
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Property under
contract to purchase.
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16. 332 s. Naden (Parcel #600000061)
South portion of Tract 6, E. H. Naden 1 s Garden
Tracts, Section 24-22-4.
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Property under
contract to purchase.
17. 330~ s. Naden (Parcel #600000070)
Tract 7, E. H. Naden's Garden Tracts, Section 24-
22-4.
Land Use: M2, Limited Industrial. Property under
negotiation to purchase.
18. Naden Greenbelt area
Section 24-22-4, Tax lot 56.
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B. MAPS
1. Photographs
2 . Topography
3. Zoning
4. Notations
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c. Property History
1. Previous and current land use:
Long term vacant and residential.
2. Prior documentation on site:
a. Previous EIS's:
None
b. Other proposed uses:
Submitted in 1991 as a proposed site for the
Kent Senior Citizen Housing Project.
D. current ownership
1. Bernard Johnson
2. Kevin J. Rice
3. New Life Properties
4. Fred Wing, Jr.
5. Al Tennent (dba New Life Properties)
6. Morales (?)
7. Donald Johnson
8. Robert J. Schmidt
9. Robert L. Petersen
10. Jack Fisher
11. Harry A. & Cleta Frink
12. John E. Piper
13. Brent 0. Morgan
14. Ruby L. Williamson
15. David Ball
16. Tim Finley
17. Ray E./Mary E. Weidert
18. City of Kent, Property Management
E. Appraised Value or Asking Price:
1. $115,000
2. 87' 500
3. 300,000
4. 65,000
5. 320,000
6. 237,000
7. $120' 000
8. 90,000
9. 267,500
10. 257,000
11. 210,000
12. 115,000
13. 70,000
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14. 115' 000
15. 65,000
16. 80,000
17. 98,500
18. N/A
330,880.8 square feet at $7.89 per square foot: Total of
$2,612,500.
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FOURTH AND JAMES
A. Address, Legal Description:
1. 401 N. Fourth (Parcel #2422049111)
PORTION NW% OF NE% & NE %'OF NW% BEGINNING AT
NORTH% CORNER OF SECTION, THE 351.78 FT THE S 00-
16-00 W 522 FT TO TPOB TH N 89-46-55 W 823 FT M/L
TH S 00-24-40 E TO NLY ETC. 60 FOOT SPUR TRACK IN
N % OF STR 24-22-04 BET TRAMSEYS ADD & FORMER CM
STP & P RR CO S MAIN R/W INCL 18 FT STRIP LY ELY OF
NLY PROD OF W LN OF ALLEY ETC.
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B. Maps
1. PhQtographs
2. Topography
3. Zoning
4 •. Notations
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c. Property History
1. Previous and current Land Use:
Agricultural use prior to 1936.
sheet metal manufacturing.
2. Prior Documentation On site:
a. Previous EIS's:
None
b. Other Proposed Uses:
None
D. current Ownership:
Northwest Metal Prod Co.
Div Noll Mfg Co
PO Box 10
Kent WA 98031
E. Appraised Value or Asking Price:
9.8 acres: $6,534,000.
Current use is
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FIRST AND SMITH
A. Address, Legal Description:
1. 310 .N. 4th {Parcel #7142800020 & 7142800021)
Blk 1, Lots 3-10, 1/2 4-6
2. 330 N. 4th {Parcel #)
223 w. smith (Parcel #714800135)
3. 321 w. Smith (Parcel #7142800025)
Blk 2, 1/2 of lot 7, 1/4 lot 8
4. 301 N. 1st Avenue (Parcel #7142800160)
Blk 3, lot 7
5. 311 N. 1st Avenue (Parcel #7142800165 & 7142800170)
Blk 3, lot 7
6. 317 N. 1st Avenue (Parcel #)
Blk 3, lot 9
7. 319 N. 1st Avenue (Parcel #7142800171)
Blk 3, lot 10
8. 321 N. 1st Avenue (Parcel #9825700055)
Blk 3, lot 11
9. 327 N. 1st Avenue {Parcel #7142800180 & 7142800185)
Blk 3, lot 12
10. First Avenue Alley
20'x360'
11. Temperance Street
12. City Parking Lot
13. First Avenue
60 1 x360'
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c. Property History
1. Previous and current land use:
Prior to 1940 was Ramsey Farm, and farm support such as
storage and housing. Current use: Street, parking,
alley and business.
2. Prior documentation on site:
a. Previous EIS's:
None.
b. Other Proposed Uses:
Same as above.
D. Current Ownership:
1. SeaFirst National Bank
2. Leo c. Brutsche
3. Security Pacific Trust
4. JSWJ Partners
5. Edd Laville
6. Richard Cormack
7. Richard Cormack
8. Silvestri Investment Co.
9. Silvestri Investment Co.
10. through 13. city of Kent
E. Appraised Value or Asking Price:
457,097 square feet (10.49 acres). Price negotiable.
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III. Applicable Land Use P~an
A. Land Use Plan For Proposed Site:
1. Current and potential changes in zoning:
The current zoning on this site includes both DC-2,
Downtown Commercial, and M2, Limited Industrial.
Both of these zones include "municipal uses and
buildings" such as the Justice Center as
principally permitted uses. Although the zoning in
the downtown area is currently under review by the
Planning Commission, proposed changes would not
preclude the Justice Center use, but would in fact
enhance the multi-use nature of Kent's downtown
area.
2. Local jurisdiction's vision for use of these
properties:
The City of Kent's Downtown Comprehensive Plan
targets the Meeker and Naden site for both Business
Park and Mixed Use development. The Business Park
designation, covering the southern portion of the
property, promotes limited industrial, office and
commercial uses. The Mixed Use designation,
covering the northern portion of the site, is
designed to foster retail, office, and multifamily
residential uses.
B. Land Use Plan for Surrounding Properties
1. Zoning
The current zoning on surrounding properties
includes both M2, Limited Industrial and DC,
Downtown Commercial. The purpose of the M2
district is to provide areas suitable for a broad
range of industrial activities whose
characteristics are of a light industrial nature.
Permitted uses include such things as manufacturing
or articles, products and merchandise, printing,
warehousing and distri~ution facilities, and
administrative and executive offices which are part
of a predominant industrial operation, along with
associated retail and service uses. The purpose of
the DC district is to provide a place and create
environmental conditions which will encourage the
location of business, civic and recreation
activities which will benefit and contribute to the
vitality of a central "downtown" location.
Per~itted uses include retail establishments,
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offices, restaurants, and hotels/motels. Although
the zoning in the downtown area is currently under
review by the Planning Commission, proposed changes
would not be incompatible with the Justice Center
use, but would enhance the multi-use nature of
Kent's downtown area.
2. Local Jurisdiction's Vision for Use of These
Properties:
The City of Kent • s Downtown Comprehensive Plan
targets the surrounding area for both Business Park
and Mixed Use development. The Business Park
designation, covering the area to the south and
east of the Meeker and Naden property, promotes
limited industrial, office and commercial uses.
The Mixed Use designation, covering the area to the
north of the site, is designed to foster retail,
office, and multifamily residential uses.
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III. Applicable Land Use Plan
A. Land Use Plan For Proposed site:
1. Current and Potential Changes in Zoning:
The current zoning on this site is M2, Limited
Industrial. Permitted uses in this zoning district
include "municipal uses and buildings" such as the
Justice Center. Although the zoning ··in the
downtown area is currently under review by the
Planning Commission, proposed changes would not
preclude the Justice Center use, but would enhance
the multi-use nature of Kent's downtown area.
2. Local Jurisdiction's Vision For Use Of Proposed
Site:
The City of Kent's Downtown Comprehensive Plan
targets the 4th and James site for both Industrial
and Mixed Use development. The Industrial
designation, covering the eastern portion of the
property, promotes general industrial uses. The
Mixed Use designation, covering the western portion
of the site, is designed to foster retail, office,
and multifamily residential uses.
B. Land Use Plan For Surrounding Properties
1. Zoning:
The current zoning on surrounding properties
includes both M2, Limited Industrial and DC,
Downtown Commercial. The purpose of the M2
district is to provide areas suitable for a broad
range of industrial activities whose
characteristics are of a light industrial nature.
Permitted uses include such things as manufacturing
or articles, products and merchandise, printing,
warehousing and distribution . facilities, and
administrative and executive offices which are part
of a predominant industrial operation, along with
associated retail and service uses. The purpose of
the DC district is to provide a place and create
environmental_ conditions which will encourage the
location of business, civic and recreation
activities which will benefit and contribute to the
vitality of a central "downtown" location.
Permitted uses include retail establishments,
offices, restaurants, and hotels/motels. Although
the zoning in the downtown area is currently under
review by the Planning Commission, proposed changes
would not be incompatible with the Justice Center
use, but would enhance the multi-use nature of
Kent's downtown area.
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2. Local Jurisdiction's Vision for Use of These
Properties:
The City of Kent's Downtown Comprehensive Plan
targets the surrounding area for both Industrial
and Mixed Use development. The Industrial
designation, to the east of the site, promotes
general industrial uses. The Mixed Use
designation, to the west and south of the site, is
designed to foster retail, office, and multifamily
residential uses. In addition, the area to the
northeast of the proposed site is designated as
community Facility. This property is already
developed as the Kent Commons, a community
recreational facility.
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III. Applicable Land Use Plan
A. Land Use Plan For Proposed Site:
1. current and Potential Changes In Zoning:
The current zoning on this site includes both DC-1,
Downtown Commercial, and M2, Limited Industrial.
Both of these zones include "municipal uses and
buildings" such as the Justice Cente~ ~s
principally permitted uses. Although the zon1.ng l.n
the downtown area is currently under review by the
Planning commission, proposed changes wou.ld not
preclude the Justice Center use, but would 1.n fact
enhance the multi-use nature of Kent 1 s downtown
area.
2. Local Jurisdictions 1 s Vision for Use of Proposed
Site:
The City of Kent 1 s Downtown Comprehensive P.lan
targets the 1st and Smith site for both Industrial
and Mixed Use development. The Industrial
designation, covering the northern portion of the
property, promotes general industrial uses. The
Mixed Use designation, covering the southern
portion of the site, is designed to foster retail,
office, and multifamily residential uses.
B. Land Use Plan For surrounding Properties:
1. Zoning:
The current zoning on surrounding properties
includes both M2, Limited Industrial and DC,
Downtown Commercial. The purpose of the M2
district is to provide areas suitable for a broad
range of industrial activities whose
characteristics are of a light industrial nature.
Permitted uses include such things as manufacturing
or articles, products and merchandise, printing,
warehousing and distribution facilities, and
administrative and executive offices which are part
of a predominant industrial operation, along with
associated retail and service uses. The purpose of
the DC district is to provide a place and create
environmental conditions which will encourage the
location of business, civic and recreation
activities which will benefit and contribute to the
vitality of a central "downtown" location.
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Permitted uses include retail establishments,
offices, restaurants, and hotels/motels. Although
the zoning in the downtown area is currently under
review by the Planning Commission, proposed changes
would not be incompatible with the Justice Center
use, but would enhance the multi-use nature of
Kent's downtown area.
2. Local Jurisdiction's Vision for Use of These
Properties:
The City of Kent • s Downtown Comprehensive Plan
targets the surrounding area for both Industrial
and Mixed Use development. The Industrial
designation, to the north and west of the site,
promotes general industrial uses. The Mixed Use
designation, to the south and east of the site, is
designed to foster retail, office, and multifamily
residential uses. In addition, one area to the
southeast of the proposed site is designated as
Community Facility. This property is currently
being developed as the new Kent Library.
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IV. Local Jurisdiction's Requirements
A. Applicable Building Requirements:
As mentioned previously, the current zoning on this site
includes both DC-2, Downtown Commercial, and M2, Limited
Industrial.
Development standards for the DC-2 portion of the site
include:
1. Height restriction
Four stories or 60 feet. The Planning Director may grant
one additional story in height. Building heights in
excess of five stories may be granted by the Planning
commission.
2. Setbacks, parking, etc.
Minimum lot size: Minimum lot of record
Maximum site coverage: 100 percent
Setbacks: No setbacks are required except as required by
landscaping or if off-street parking is provided on site.
Parking: Required parking is determined per square
footage of use. For example, one parking space is
required for every 250 sq. ft. of office. Parking
requirements for the jail portion of the Justice Center
would be determined by the Planning Director. In the
DC-2 zone, parking requirements may be reduced by as much
as 50 percent.
Landscaping: Three feet of landscaping between building
and sidewalk front or street trees is required. For
parking areas of more than 20,000 sq. ft., 10 percent of
the area must be landscaped. Landscape islands are
required at the ends of all ·parking rows.
Development standards for the M2 portion of the site
include:
1. Height restriction
Two stories or 35 feet in height. Beyond this height, to
a height not greater than either four stories or 60 feet
there shall be added one additional foot of yard for each
one foot of additional building height. ·• The Planning
Director may approve one additional story. Building
heights in excess of five stories may be granted by the
Planning Commission.
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2. Setbacks, parking, etc.
Minimum lot size: 20,000 square feet
Maximum site coverage: 65 percent
Setbacks: Required front yard setback is related to the
classification of the adjacent street and may be from 30-
40 feet. Side yards must have an aggregate width of 10
percent of the lot width, but the aggregate need not be
more than 30 feet. No side yard shall be less than 10
feet. The side yard setback on a corner lot also relates
to the classification of the adjacent street and may be
from 30-40 feet. No rear yard setback is required.
Parking: Required parking is determined per square
footage of use. For example, one parking space is
required for every 250 sq. ft. of office. Parking
requirements for the jail portion of the Justice Center
would be determined by the Planning Director.
Landscaping: 15 feet front yard landscaping is
required. 10 feet side yard landscaping is required.
For parking areas of more than 2 o, 000 sq. ft. , 10 percent
of the area must be landscaped. Landscape islands are
required at the ends of all parking rows.
B. Mitigation
1. Specific Potential Impacts or Issues:
2.
Increased traffic in the downtown area may be the
most significant potential impact of the Justice
Center at this site. Two clusters of large trees
are present which may merit preservation. In
addition, there are some structures on the site
which may have historical significance,although no
formal designations have been made.
Propose Alternative Mitigation
Potential Improvements:
Requests and
Traffic mitigation measures would depend on the
specific site design proposed. The City reserves
the right to negotiate the specifics of the
mitigation measures at the time the site and site
plan are determined.
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IV. Local Jurisdiction's Requirements
A. Applicable Building Requirements
As mentioned previously, current zoning on this site is
M2, Limited Industrial. Development standards include:
1. Height restriction
Two stories or 35 feet in height. Beyond this height, to
a height not greater than either four stories or 60 feet
there shall be added one additional foot of yard for each
one foot of additional building height. The Planning
Director may approve one additional story. Building
heights in excess of five stories may be granted by the
Planning Commission.
2. Setbacks, parking, etc.
Minimum lot size: 20,000 square feet
Maximum site coverage: 65 percent
setbacks: Required front yard setback is related to the
classification of the adjacent street and may be from 30-
40 feet. Side yards must have an aggregate width of 10
percent of the lot width, but the aggregate need not be
more than 30 feet. No side yard shall be less than 10 1 •
The side yard setback on a corner lot also relates to the
classification of the adjacent street and may be from 30-
40 feet. No rear yard setback is required.
Parking: Required parking is determined per square
footage of use. For example, one parking space is
required for every 250 sq. ft. of office. Parking
requirements for the jail portion of the-Justice Center
would be determined by the Planning Director.
Landscaping: 15 feet front yard landscaping is
_required. Ten feet side yard landscaping is required.
For parking areas of more than 20, ooo sq. ft., 10 percent
of the area must be landscaped. Landscape islands are
required at the ends of all parking rows.
B. Mitigation
1. Specific Potential Impacts or Issues:
Increased traffic in the downtown area may be the most
significant potential impact of the Justice Center at
this site. In addition, there is a structure on the site
which may have historical significance, although
additions have been made to it and no formal designation
has been made.
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2. Proposed Alternative Mitigation Requests and
Potential Improvements:
Traffic mitigation measures would depend on the specific
site design proposed. The City reserves the right to
negotiate the specifics of the mitigation measures at the
time the site and site plan are determined.
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IV. Local Jurisdiction's Requirements:
A. Applicable Building Requirements:
As mentioned previously, the current zoning on this site
includes both DC-1, Downtown Commercial, and M2, Limited
Industrial.
Development standards for the DC-1 portion of the site
include:
1. Height restriction
Four stories or 60 feet. The Planning Director may grant
one additional story in height. Building heights in
excess of five stories may be granted by the Planning
Commission.
2. Setbacks, parking, etc.
Minimum lot size: Minimum lot of record
Maximum site coverage: 100 percent
Setbacks: No setbacks are required except as required by
landscaping or if off-street parking is provided on site.
Parking: No off-street parking is required.
Landscaping: 3 feet landscaping between building and
sidewalk front or street trees is required. For parking
areas of more than 20, ooo sq. ft., 10 percent of the area
must be landscaped. Landscape islands are required at
the ends of all parking rows.
Development standards for the M2 portion of the site
include:
1. Height restriction
Two stories or 3 5 feet in height. Beyond this height, to
a height not greater than either four stories or 60 feet
there shall be added one additional foot of yard for each
one foot of additional building height. The Planning
Director may approve one additional story. Building
heights in excess of five stories may be granted by the
Planning Commission •.
2. Setbacks, parking, etc.
Minimum lot size: 20,000 square feet
Maximum site coverage: 65 percent
Setbacks: Required front yard setback is related to the
classification of the adjacent street and may be from 30-
40 feet. Side yards must have an aggregate width of 10
percent of the lot width, but the aggregate need not be
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more than 30 feet. No side yard shall be less than 10
feet. The side yard setback on a corner lot also relates
to the classification of the adjacent street and may be
from 30-40 feet. No rear yard setback is required.
Parking: Required parking is determined per square
footage of use. For example, one parking space is
required for every 250 sq. ft. of office. Parking
requirements for the jail portion of the Justice Center
would be determined by the Planning Director.
Landscaping: 15 feet front yard landscaping is
required. 10 feet side yard landscaping is required.
For parking areas of more than 20,000 sq. ft., 10 percent
of the area must be landscaped. Landscape islands are
required at the ends of all parking rows.
B. Mitigation:
1. Specific Potential Impacts or Issues:
Increased traffic in the downtown area may be the most
significant potential impact of the Justice Center at
this site. There is also a small wetland (palustrine
emergent) on the northwestern .corner of the site.
2. Proposed Alternative Mitigation Requests and
Potential Improvements:
Traffic mitigation measures would depend on the specific
site design proposed. The City reserves the right to
negotiate the specifics of the mitigati~n measure_~ at the
time the site and site plan are determ~ned.
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'l!'HE FOLLOWING C. RELATES TO ALL THREE PROPOSED SITES
c. Propose Areas of Potential Cooperation and/or Operation
Efficiencies:
The City of Kent and the surrounding area are in a period
of transition. With an eye to the future, Kent is in the
final stages of completing a major rezoning project.
This plan will move the downtown area toward a greater
density of land use and a more urban look.
Our intention is to promote development as an urban
activity center which is consistent with the placement of
a building such as the proposed King County Regional
Justice Center. We also believe that this type of land
use is con~istent with the land use intent of the King
County council under the "Not Net Loss Resolution." The
sites which we have identified in this document are
consistent with our plan for future development.
In preparation for future change, Kent is about to
undertake an extensive study of our infrastructure needs
which should help us plan for urban growth well into the
~ next century. Our Request for Proposals on this project
should be released in the next several weeks. Parking,
fireflow, water/sewer, and drainage are areas of
potential cooperation and operational efficiency which
would serve both the Regional Justice Center and future
development which will follow •
This is a challenging process and we recognize that there
will be some changes in the character of the downtown
neighborhood. 'l'here may be some discomfort as some
residences and schools relocate. It is important that
our City Center continue to attract community and
cultural activities.
As Kent is already a regional transportation hub for
south King .county, a major point for potential
cooperation 1s the sponsorship of a cultural and
preforming arts center.
The City of Kent has used long-term planning as an
investment in our future. The cooperative placement of
the Regional Justice Center presents an opportunity for
meeting the needs of the. King County Criminal Justice
System and the future goals for development of the city
of Kent.