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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Economic and Community Development Committee - 09/09/2019 Page 1 of 3 Approved Economic and Community Development Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2019 Date: September 9, 2019 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: Centennial Center - North Attending: Bill Boyce, Committee Chair Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember Marli Larimer, Councilmember Agenda: 1. Call to Order 5:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Bill Boyce Committee Chair Present Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Present Marli Larimer Councilmember Remote 3. Changes to the Agenda 4. Approval of the Minutes 1. Approval of Minutes dated July 8, 2019 MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated July 8, 2019 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Larimer 5. Economic Development Activity Update Bill Ellis provided an update on the Naden Avenue property sale progress. The tiny sliver owned by PSE has been secured, and it is looking very promising that Kent will eventually have a Hilton Garden Inn as the Gateway to its historic downtown and largest entertainment district. Staff in ECD and PW are busy working to finalize the details of easements needed to provide the right in/right out access requested by Braintree with WSDOT. 6. Ordinance Adopting 2018 Docketed Comprehensive Plan Amendments – Adopt Each year members of the public have an opportunity to submit applications Economic and Community Development Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 3 for amendments to the comprehensive plan and development regulations. State law requires that amendments to the comprehensive plan only be made once a year and be considered all at once, so that the cumulative effects of changes can be considered and so the City can offer the public predictability in how/when changes are made. 3 applications were received this year one was withdrawn, and city staff proposed one amendment, to resolve an and inadvertent split designation on a single parcel, which could impact the owner's ability to plan for redevelopment. However, after contact with the current owners it was learned that they had no interest in resolving the split designation at this time. The two proposed amendments, have been reviewed by staff who have recommended their adoption as proposed: 1) Military Road, 24700 Military Road, from Commercial (C) to Mixed Use (MU). 2) 104th Ave. 24518 104th Ave SE, from Single Family (Sf-8) to Mixed Use (MU). Public Feedback was scant, related mainly to wanting more details, to express concern about trees and habitat, traffic impacts, or to express that low-income housing would not be desirable. MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 4335, approving 2018 docketed comprehensive plan amendments CPA-2018-5, as proposed by the applicant, and CPA-2018-2, as modified by staff-proposed alternative Option 2, as presented by staff. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/1/2019 7:00 PM MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember SECONDER: Marli Larimer, Councilmember AYES: Boyce, Kaur, Larimer 7. Rally the Valley Update Five meetings of the Rally the Valley Advisory Panel have been held, and the final meeting is set for later this month. The advisory panel weighed in on the strategic framework and provided guidance for staff in developing well- defined strategic issues and realistic, achievable goals. The advisory panel has also helped to advise the project team in developing specific strategies to achieve each of the goals, including financial tools, potential improvements to the public realm, design requirements and aesthetics, and zoning for industrial uses. Economic and Community Development Committee CC ECDC Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 3 At the final meeting staff will present high-level recommendations for strategies to address strategic issues and achieve established goals. Strategies will focus on financial tools, a framework for public realm improvements, design and aesthetics, and diversifying uses in Kent’s industrial valley. They will include recommended changes to the City’s zoning code and development standards, which will ultimately replace the interim zoning ordinance currently in place. 8. E2SHB 1923 Housing Plan Commerce Grant City staff are considering ways to take advantage of a new funding opportunity available from the state. E2SHB 1923 was passed and will provide up to $5 million to increase residential building capacity in communities throughout Washington. The goal of proposed projects “must be to encourage construction of additional affordable and market rate housing in a greater variety of housing types and at prices that are accessible to a greater variety of incomes, including strategies aimed at the for -profit single- family home market.” As a larger city feeling the squeeze of its adjacency to the largest city and facing some of the same issues around affordability for residents and those who might wish to be residents because they work here, Kent could be in a good position to compete for these funds. There may also be opportunities to partner with neighboring communities and explore cross jurisdictional proposals that could compete for a larger portion of the funds. Staff will report back to council on what they will propose to do with the funds, and whether the application is made alone or as part of a coalition with neighboring communities. 9. Adjournment 5:52 p.m. Rhonda Bylin Committee Secretary