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and fourth Mondays of each month in the Kent City Hall, Council Chambers East, 220 Fourth
Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032.
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Land Use and Planning Board
Agenda
Board Members: Paul Hintz, Chair
Katherine Jones, Vice Chair - Gwen Allen-Carston - Shane Amodei
- Frank Cornelius - Dale Hartman - Ali Shasti
Monday, September 9, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to Order Chair 01 MIN.
2. Roll Call Chair 01 MIN.
3. Changes to the Agenda Chair 01 MIN.
4. Approval of August 26, 2019
Minutes
YES Chair 05 MIN.
5. Adult Family Homes Zoning Code
Amendment
NO Erin George 15 MIN.
6. Housing Grant NO Hayley Bonsteel 15 MIN.
7. Adjournment Chair 01 MIN.
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Pending Approval
Land Use and Planning Board
Land Use Regular Meeting
Minutes
August 26, 2019
Date: August 26, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
Attending: Paul Hintz, Chair
Katherine Jones, Vice Chair
Gwen Allen-Carston,
Shane Amodei,
Frank Cornelius,
Dale Hartman,
Ali Shasti
Agenda:
1. Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Paul Hintz Chair Present
Katherine Jones Vice Chair Present
Gwen Allen-Carston Present
Shane Amodei Present
Frank Cornelius Present
Dale Hartman Excused
Ali Shasti Excused
2. Roll Call
3. Changes to the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes dated August 12, 2019
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated August 12, 2019
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Hintz, Jones, Allen-Carston, Amodei, Cornelius
EXCUSED: Hartman, Shasti
5. 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Danielle Butsick, Sr. Long Range Planner, introduced the 2018 docketed
comprehensive plan amendments, which included two proposals for
consideration: CPA-2018-2 Military Rd., and CPA-2018-5, 104th Avenue S.
An additional 2018 docket application and staff-proposed amendment were
withdrawn.
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Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular
Meeting
Minutes
August 26, 2019
Kent, Washington
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Both applications under consideration are requesting comprehensive plan
map amendments to Mixed Use designations. Ms. Butsick described the
proposed amendments and policy consistency analysis, as well as criteria for
the standards of review.
Ms. Allen-Carston asked for a breakdown of demographics for the
neighborhood around the 104th. Ms. Butsick didn't have them with her but
stated she would forward them to Ms. Allen-Carston.
Mr. Cornelius asked if there are any know plans for development for either
area. Ms. Butsick explained the process of changing the land use designation
and zoning is multi-stepped and no permit applications have been submitted.
Communications with the applicant indicate that the properties on 104th
Avenue will likely be assembled with adjacent properties for future
development.
After the staff presentation, Chair Hintz invited members of the public to
provide comment. No comments were received.
Chair Hintz called for a motion to recommend Council adopt the
amendments; it was moved and seconded, and members voted 5 to 0 to
recommend City Council adopt the 104th Ave. Amendment as proposed and
adopt the Military Rd. amendment proposal with staff modification.
MOTION: Recommend City Council approve 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: 9/3/2019 7:00
PM
MOVER: Frank Cornelius
SECONDER: Gwen Allen-Carston
AYES: Hintz, Jones, Allen-Carston, Amodei, Cornelius
EXCUSED: Hartman, Shasti
6. Transportation Master Plan Update – Goals, Public Outreach &
Project Timeline
April discussed public engagement, project timeline, draft goals, and how to
get involved.
7. Adjournment 7:57 p.m.
Tanya Kosen
Committee Secretary
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ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Kurt Hanson, Economic and Community Development Director
220 Fourth Avenue S,
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5454
DATE: September 9, 2019
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic & Community Development
SUBJECT: Adult Family Homes Zoning Code Amendment
SUMMARY: A variety of housing arrangements are protected under state and
federal law, particularly those requiring care, such as elderly or disabled individuals.
State law (RCW 70.128.140) requires adult family homes to be allowed in all areas
zoned for residential or commercial use. These facilities are defined as “a residential
home in which a person or persons provide personal care, special care, room, and
board to more than one but not more than six adults who are not related by blood
or marriage to the person or persons providing the services.” Such facilities require
a state license and inspections every 18 months.
Currently, Kent addresses this law by allowing what we call “Class I Group Homes,”
divided into Class I-A (max 6 residents) and Class I-B (max 10 residents). Class I-A
are allowed in
all residential and commercial zones to comply with state law. Class I-B are only
allowed in multi-family and commercial zones. However, our definition goes beyond
the personal care-focused definition of the state law, to include undefined “other
groups,” resulting in some homes which do not require a state license.
We have received complaints that some group homes in Kent are operating with
substandard living conditions and may in fact be boarding homes operating under
the guise of a group home. Additionally, some larger homes with more than 6
bedrooms are renting extra rooms as short-term rentals on AirBnB, resulting in
neighborhood parking complaints. Following research and consultation with Legal,
staff believes a Zoning Code amendment is needed, and should address the
following:
1) Add a definition of “Adult Family Home” (AFH) matching the state’s
definition;
2) Remove the term “other groups” from our Class I Group Homes definition or
replace with more specific housing types;
3) Add a requirement that AFH operators must submit proof to the City of a
state AFH license; and
4) Add a footnote that AFHs may not operate on the same lot as a boarding
home.
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Many other cities including Auburn, Renton, Federal Way, and Everett reference
state law definitions and license requirements in their regulation of adult family
homes. Short-term rentals such as AirBnBs are a separate issue, where staff
recommendations for effective regulations will require additional research (likely
next year), including tax implications. However, the proposed footnote relating to
boarding homes referenced above should help address parking issues in the short
term.
Staff will be available at the September 9th LUPB meeting to present information,
answer questions, and receive feedback from LUPB members.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Inclusive Community, Thriving City
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ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Kurt Hanson, Economic and Community Development Director
220 Fourth Avenue S,
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5454
DATE: September 9, 2019
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic & Community Development
SUBJECT: Housing Grant
SUMMARY: The State legislature passed E2SHB 1923 providing $5 million to
increase residential building capacity in Washington communities. The Department
of Commerce has released a grant application, due September 30th, 2019, for up to
$100,000 per jurisdiction. These funds can be put toward certain zoning actions, or
toward a Housing Action Plan. The goal of a plan developed using this funding
source “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 a the for-profit single-family
home market.” There are seven sub-components that must be included in the plan.
Staff are considering Kent’s options for this funding opportunity. With a multitude of
programs, policies, tools and incentives being explored at the regional and state
level, a Housing Action Plan may be a useful policy document that would help in
evaluating what may or may not work in Kent. Staff are exploring the concept of a
sub-regional Housing Action Plan as well, and have had preliminary conversations
with staff from neighboring South King County jurisdictions; however, the fast
timeline of the grant application may make coordination difficult. The funding would
be available in late 2019, and must be spent by June 30, 2021.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Inclusive Community, Thriving City
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