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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 08/26/2019 (2) Unless otherwise noted, the Land Use and Planning Board meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the Kent City Hall, Council Chambers East, 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032. For additional information please contact Tanya Kosen at 253-856-5461, or email Tanya Kosen at TKosen@KentWA.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. 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, August 26, 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 12, 2019 Minutes YES Chair 05 MIN. 5. 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments YES Danielle Butsick 30 MIN. 6. Transportation Master Plan Update – Goals, Public Outreach & Project Timeline NO April Delchamps 30 MIN. 7. Adjournment Chair 01 MIN. Page 1 of 3 Pending Approval Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2019 Date: August 12, 2019 Time: 7:02 p.m. Place: Chambers Attending: Katherine Jones, Vice Chair Gwen Allen-Carston, Shane Amodei, Frank Cornelius, Dale Hartman, Ali Shasti Agenda: 1. Call to Order 7:02 p.m. 2. Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Katherine Jones Vice Chair Present Gwen Allen-Carston Present Shane Amodei Present Frank Cornelius Absent Dale Hartman Present Ali Shasti Present Paul Hintz Chair Excused 3. Changes to the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes dated June 24, 2019 MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated June 24, 2019 RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Dale Hartman SECONDER: Shane Amodei AYES: Jones, Allen-Carston, Amodei, Hartman ABSENT: Cornelius RECUSED: Shasti 5. 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Danielle Butsick 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Military Rd., and CPA-2018-5, 104th Avenue S. An additional 2018 docket application and staff-proposed amendment were withdrawn. Both applications under consideration are requesting comprehensive plan map 4 Packet Pg. 2 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f A u g 1 2 , 2 0 1 9 7 : 0 0 P M ( O P E N S E S S I O N ) Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 3 amendments to Mixed Use designations. Ms. Butsick described the proposed amendments and policy consistency analysis, as well as criteria for the standards of review. Chair Jones asked which parcel was the requesting party for the Military Rd. proposal. Ms. Butsick described the parcel and existing uses. Chair Jones also wanted to know if there are any current development plans for the parcel that is requesting the amendment. Ms. Butsick indicated that she did not believe so, but that the decision for the amendment shouldn't be based on that single parcel but rather area-wide. Ms. Allen-Carston asked regarding Goal LU-7, pertaining to variety in housing types, whether affordable housing is included in this goal. Ms. Butsick indicated that all types of housing to meet all household types and needs are included in the goal. Ms. Butsick stated that the parcel owners would still need to apply for a rezone, that the passing of the amendment doesn't automatically change their zoning. Regarding Goal LU-3, Mr. Shasti wanted to know if Kent is on track to hit the population and job growth targets. Ms. Butsick didn't know exactly where the City was in its 20-year targets, but stated she would follow-up. The group had no further specific comments on the Military Rd. proposal, but expressed support for the staff-proposed alternative. Regarding the 104th Ave. proposal, there was some discussion and questions regarding the mitigation for the removal of trees on these two parcels. Ms. Butsick stated that future development proposals would have to follow the City's environmental review process and requirements. 6. Rally the Valley Update Danielle Butsick provided an overview of the Rally the Valley project, and described the strategic framework. Ms. Butsick provided information and background on four strategic issues identified, as well as goals and a vision. Board members expressed surprise at the diversity and uniqueness of businesses in the industrial valley. Mr. Shasti asked how many of these businesses exist in the Valley. Ms. Butsick did not have an exact figure to provide. Mr. Shasti stated that there are some businesses that don't care about visibility as much as others, such as the Boeing suppliers. The board discussed and asked questions about architectural requirements in the valley and the need to update or create new regulations to facilitate more attractive building design. 4 Packet Pg. 3 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f A u g 1 2 , 2 0 1 9 7 : 0 0 P M ( O P E N S E S S I O N ) Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 3 Mr. Hartman mentioned King County's 1% for art program, and suggested the same for the valley. Board members discussed painting murals on some of the big box buildings, improving lighting and pedestrian safety. Chair Jones asked about whether there are other jurisdictions who have worked through these issues and recommended staff research what solutions they have found. 7. Adjournment 8:30 p.m. Tanya Kosen Committee Secretary 4 Packet Pg. 4 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f A u g 1 2 , 2 0 1 9 7 : 0 0 P M ( O P E N S E S S I O N ) ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Kurt Hanson, Economic and Community Development Director 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032 253-856-5454 DATE: August 26, 2019 TO: Land Use and Planning Board FROM: Economic & Community Development SUBJECT: 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 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. SUMMARY: The City received three docket applications by the annual Sept. 1st, 2018 deadline for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. The three proposals were identified as CPA-2018-01, CPA-2018-2, and CPA-2018-5; CPA-2018-01 was later withdrawn. Both proposals under consideration seek to amend existing land use designations to Mixed Use. Proposed sites consist of: CPA-2018-2: one 1.96-acre parcel on Military Road currently designated Commercial. CPA-2018-5: two parcels totaling 1.37 acres on 104th Ave. SE, currently designated SF-8. The staff report included in the LUPB packet contains background information, an analysis of public benefit and consistency with comprehensive plan policies, exhibits depicting the proposed sites and vicinity, and a staff’s analysis for each proposal. Analyses are based upon the standards of review listed in Kent City Code. Staff will be available at the August 26 LUPB hearing to present information, answer questions, and receive comments from the public and LUPB members. BUDGET IMPACT: None SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: Inclusive Community, Thriving City, Innovative Government ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2018 CPA Presentation (PDF) 2. 2018 CPA Staff Report Final (PDF) 5 Packet Pg. 5 3. Draft Ordinance (PDF) 4. CPA-2018-2 SEPA Checklist Military Rd. (PDF) 5. CPA-2018-5 SEPA Checklist - 104th Ave (PDF) 6. ENV-2018-17 SEPA Addendum with signature (PDF) 5 Packet Pg. 6 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS Land Use and Planning Board Public Hearing August 26, 2019 5.a Packet Pg. 7 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) DOCKETED ITEMS A: Military Rd. 24700 Military Road; Commercial (C)to Mixed Use (MU) B: 104th Ave. 24518 104th Ave. SE; Single-Family (SF-8) to Mixed Use (MU) 5.a Packet Pg. 8 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) DOCKETED ITEMS 5.a Packet Pg. 9 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) PUBLIC OUTREACH Sent letters/request for comments to properties within 300ft. of proposed parcels 92 properties notified, 5 responses received –4 regarding Military Rd. proposal and 1 regarding 104th Ave. General support for redevelopment opportunities, but concern about traffic 5.a Packet Pg. 10 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 One parcel, 1.96 acres Currently designated Commercial “Larger site” is 13 parcels, 5.7 acres –commercial/retail, residential, and open space uses 5.a Packet Pg. 11 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 5.a Packet Pg. 12 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 5.a Packet Pg. 13 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 5.a Packet Pg. 14 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Relevant Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals: 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 accommodate a large portion of the adopted 20-year housing target of 10,858 new dwelling units and 15,648 new jobs within Kent’s Planning Area. Policy LU-6.3: Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close proximity to employment, shopping, transit, human and community services. Goal LU-7:Kent will provide opportunities for a variety of housing types, options and densities throughout the City to meet the community’s changing demographics. 5.a Packet Pg. 15 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Relevant Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals: Policy LU-10.1: Examine commercial nodes, corridors and subareas for existing attributes and opportunities to revitalize the commercial uses, connect with surrounding residential neighborhoods and support multimodal transportation facilities. Policy LU-10.2:Ensure opportunities for residential development within existing business districts to provide support for shops, services and employment within walking distance. Policy LU-10.4:Promote redevelopment of existing commercial properties by limiting the conversion of additional residential land use plan map designations to commercial land use plan map designations. 5.a Packet Pg. 16 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Relevant Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals: Goal H-2: Encourage a variety of housing types. Policy H-2.2: Encourage infill development and recycling of land to provide adequate residential sites. Policy T-1.1: Locate commercial, industrial, multifamily and other uses that generate high levels of traffic in designated activity centers around intersections of principal or minor arterials, or around freeway interchanges. 5.a Packet Pg. 17 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 1. The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. 5.a Packet Pg. 18 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 2. The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the comprehensive plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the plan that warrant an amendment to the plan. 5.a Packet Pg. 19 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 3. The amendment will result in long-term benefits to the community as a whole and is in the best interest of the community. 5.a Packet Pg. 20 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 4. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the comprehensive plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the land use, transportation, and capital facilities elements of the plan. 5.a Packet Pg. 21 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the staff-modified proposal for re-designation of the larger site. 5.a Packet Pg. 22 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Two parcels, 1.37 acres Currently designated Single-Family 8 du/acre Adjacent to parcels on 104th Ave. designated MU Private easements in place for access to 104th Ave. 5.a Packet Pg. 23 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 5.a Packet Pg. 24 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 5.a Packet Pg. 25 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Relevant Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals: 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-6.3: Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close proximity to employment, shopping, transit, human and community services. Goal LU-7:Kent will provide opportunities for a variety of housing types, options and densities throughout the City to meet the community’s changing demographics. 5.a Packet Pg. 26 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Relevant Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals: Goal LU-10.2:Ensure opportunities for residential development within existing business districts to provide support for shops, services, and employment within walking distance. Policy H-2.2: Encourage infill development and recycling of land to provide adequate residential sites. Policy T-1.1:Locate commercial, industrial, multifamily and other uses that generate high levels of traffic in designated activity centers around intersections of principal or minor arterials, or around freeway interchanges. 5.a Packet Pg. 27 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 1. The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. 5.a Packet Pg. 28 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 2. The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the comprehensive plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the plan that warrant an amendment to the plan. 5.a Packet Pg. 29 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 3. The amendment will result in long-term benefits to the community as a whole and is in the best interest of the community. 5.a Packet Pg. 30 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 4. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the comprehensive plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the land use, transportation, and capital facilities elements of the plan. 5.a Packet Pg. 31 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the applicant’s proposal. 5.a Packet Pg. 32 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Questions? 5.a Packet Pg. 33 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests for 2018 Docketed Items #CPA -2018-2 , #CPA -2018-5 Introduction The City received three docket applications by the annual Sept. 1st deadline for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map; one application, CPA-2018-01, was later withdrawn. The two proposals to be considered are identified as CPA-2018-2 and CPA-2018-5. This staff report includes background information, an analysis of public benefit and consistency with comprehensive plan policies, exhibits depicting the proposed sites and vicinity, and a staff recommendation for each proposal. Analysis and recommendations are based upon the standards of review listed in Kent City Code. (Note: city staff proposed a fourth land use plan map amendment for a property located at 10860 SE 196th Street due to a misconception regarding the owner’s desire for the city to rectify an inadvertent split-zoning issue. Since determining the owner has no interest in rectifying the split-zoning, this amendment has been removed from consideration.) Proposal Name Addresses Existing Designation Proposed Designation A – CPA-2018-2 Military Rd. 24700 Military Road Commercial (C) Mixed Use (MU) B – CPA-2018-5 104th Ave. 24518 104th Ave. SE Single-Family (SF-8) Mixed Use (MU) 5.b Packet Pg. 34 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 5.b Packet Pg. 35 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 5.b Packet Pg. 36 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Proposal CPA-2018-2 Applicant requests re-designation from Commercial (C) to Mixed Use (MU). Background: The proposed site consists of one 1.96-acre parcel at 24700 Military Road. It has full urban services and is located on an active transit corridor; it is also less than a mile from the Kent Des Moines Park & Ride. The proposed site currently contains a mix of retail and commercial uses and a significant amount of surface parking. The applicant intends to reinvest in the property and construct a mixed-use development after pursuing a rezone to CC-MU or GC-MU. The property fronts 36th Ave. S/Military Rd., a minor arterial, and has its back to 38th Ave. S, a residential collector. It is generally best practice to avoid amending the land use plan map in a way that creates “islands” in which a single parcel has a land use designation that is different from all other properties surrounding it. With that in mind, staff has developed a more strategic alternative to the proposal, which also includes the surrounding properties, totaling 13 properties and 5.67 acres. The staff alternative would amend the land use designation for all properties in the immediate area currently designated Commercial, as well as the remainder of the split- designated lot to the south and an adjacent single-family lot. For purposes of the following policy analysis, the greater area that is being considered as part of the staff alternative shall be referred to as “the larger site.” Seven of the 13 proposed parcels are developed with various retail and commercial uses and parking, with nearly 100% site coverage. Three parcels are owned by the City of Kent and currently function as a neighborhood park, although a large municipal water tower is planned to be installed on these lots. Two parcels to the south of the City-owned lots contain single-family residences, of which one takes ingress/egress from Military Rd., and the other from S 249th St. The southwesternmost parcel on the site contains a daycare center which has operated in this location for several decades under a Conditional Use Permit. A CUP is required of in-home businesses in single-family residential zones. This parcel, on the corner of Military Rd. and S 249th St., as well as the single-family property directly to the east have recently been purchased and come under a single owner, who intends to use both properties for commercial operations. Although this is currently not allowed without a new CUP, it signals unmet demand for additional neighborhood commercial services in this area. Relevant Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies: 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 accommodate a large portion of the adopted 20-year housing target of 10,858 new dwelling units and 15,648 new jobs within Kent’s Planning Area. Staff comment: The Kent comprehensive plan and the regional and countywide planning framework under which it operates emphasize the targeting of growth in designated centers. Although the proposed amendment is not within Kent’s designated activity centers, it is within a half mile of the Midway activity center. Therefore, this proposal would be somewhat consistent with the intent of this goal. 5.b Packet Pg. 37 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Policy LU-6.3: Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close proximity to employment, shopping, transit, human and community services. Staff Comment: The proposal site (and larger site) is located within close proximity to transit, commercial services and shopping, and an elementary school. Additional density in this area would fulfill the intent of this policy. Goal LU-7: Kent will provide opportunities for a variety of housing types, options and densities throughout the City to meet the community’s changing demographics. Staff comment: The majority of Kent’s residential areas are single-family. If this proposed or larger site is designated Mixed Use and eventually rezoned and redeveloped as a mixed-use development with multifamily residential housing, it would provide a greater variety of housing types, options, and density than currently exists. Policy LU-10.1: Examine commercial nodes, corridors and subareas for existing attributes and opportunities to revitalize the commercial uses, connect with surrounding residential neighborhoods and support multimodal transportation facilities. Staff comment: This unique commercial node is near existing transit service, including a well- served King County Metro Park & Ride facility, and it is adjacent to residential neighborhoods that could benefit from increased commercial options. Policy LU-10.2: Ensure opportunities for residential development within existing business districts to provide support for shops, services and employment within walking distance. Staff comment: The proposed site and larger site contain existing businesses that could benefit from the support of on-site multi-family residential uses. New residential uses on this proposed site, or eventually on the larger site, could provide an opportunity for people who work at these businesses to live close to their places of work. Policy LU-10.4: Promote redevelopment of existing commercial properties by limiting the conversion of additional residential land use plan map designations to commercial land use plan map designations. Staff comment: The proposed site, as well as a majority of the parcels in the larger site, are currently designated and zoned Commercial, meaning that residential uses are not allowed here. This change would introduce new residential capacity without limiting commercial capacity, and would increase the likelihood of redevelopment of these commercial properties by potentially creating greater financial viability. A small segment (1.5 parcels) of the larger site is residential; converting to Mixed Use (a commercial designation), would seem to conflict with this policy. However, the long-term operation of a commercial daycare on this property, and the property-owner’s interest in incorporating a second adjacent owned parcel into the commercial use, indicates that there is an unmet demand for commercial property in this area. Access to Military Rd., a minor arterial, makes this an appropriate place for a Mixed Use designation, allowing commercial uses, particularly since that would be consistent with its current use. Goal H-2: Encourage a variety of housing types. 5.b Packet Pg. 38 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Staff comment: Kent’s residential areas are majority single-family. Higher-density residential opportunities near existing and potential new commercial uses could offer a housing option that meets alternative housing needs and preferences. Policy H-2.2: Encourage infill development and recycling of land to provide adequate residential sites. Staff comment: Designating this underutilized land as Mixed Use, which could allow multi-family residential uses if a rezone were requested and approved, would encourage infill development by adding to the potential financial viability of a redevelopment project here. Policy T-1.1: Locate commercial, industrial, multifamily and other uses that generate high levels of traffic in designated activity centers around intersections of principal or minor arterials, or around freeway interchanges. Staff comment: The larger site is located primarily along Military Rd., a minor arterial, at its “Y” intersection with a residential collector (38th Ave. S). While 38th Ave S. is classified as a residential collector, its environment for the first two blocks south of its intersection with Military Rd. is unique to that road classification due to the existing commercial uses to the west and the National Guard Armory to the east. With careful attention to appropriate access points, and construction of road frontage improvements consistent with the requirements in Kent’s Design and Construction Standards, as well as consideration of bus stop amenities as appropriate, commercial and multi-family residential uses would be appropriate here in fitting with this policy. Applying the Standards of Review: 1. The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Staff comment: Staff mailed letters to property owners within 300ft. of the parcels proposed for re-designation in the larger site and received four comments, two of which were concerned with increased traffic, one of which was supportive of the change due to an expectation of increased property values from a mixed-use designation, and a fourth was neutral on the changes. Due to concurrency requirements, and transportation impact fees to pay for additional trips generated by new development, staff has concluded that new development here would not adversely impact public health, safety, and general welfare. 2. The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the comprehensive plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the plan that warrant an amendment to the plan. Staff comment: The need for housing variety and options has steadily increased regionally each year due to population and job growth and housing demand. Changes in market preferences also result in increasing demand for multi-family and mixed-use options since Kent’s comprehensive plan was adopted in 2015. 3. The amendment will result in long-term benefits to the community as a whole and is in the best interest of the community. 5.b Packet Pg. 39 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Staff comment: This comprehensive plan map amendment could result in development that could provide more opportunities for a wider variety of housing, improve redevelopment opportunities for an underutilized commercial area, introduce live/work opportunities, and provide additional commercial services and amenities for nearby neighborhoods. 4. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the comprehensive plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the land use, transportation, and capital facilities elements of the plan. Staff comment: The amendment meets several goals and policies in the comprehensive plan as described above. It would be an efficient use of existing and planned infrastructure serving existing commercial and adjacent residential areas. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the staff-modified proposal for re-designation of the larger site. 5.b Packet Pg. 40 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Proposal CPA-2018-5 Applicant requests re-designation from Single-Family 8 (SF-8) to Mixed Use (MU). Background The proposed site consists of two parcels totaling 1.37 acres, currently designated Single- Family, 8 dwelling units per acre. The proposal is to re-designate these parcels to Mixed Use (MU), reflecting the designation of adjacent parcels fronting 104th Avenue SE. The properties proposed for re-designation are behind two lots which front 104th Avenue SE, and each has a private easement recorded on its deed for access to the public street. The City of Kent Development Engineering Division has requested that access to 104th Avenue SE be ensured as a condition of any land use plan map amendments or future development of these properties; access to 106th Avenue SE, to the east of the parcels, will be prohibited. 5.b Packet Pg. 41 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) The site is adjacent to Morrill Meadows Park, where a new YMCA facility and redesigned park is currently under construction, representing a significant public-private investment. This location has bus stops within 300 feet that serve Metro routes 164, 168, and 169 with frequent peak service, and it is located along one of the proposed alignments of the King County RapidRide I- Line. City of Kent GIS data indicate a wetland present in the southwest corner of the southern parcel (7830800296); however, a wetland delineation completed as part of the Morrill Meadows YMCA project in 2016 indicates that these wetlands no longer exist, and are in fact storm water features that terminate south of the property boundary. Relevant Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies: 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. Staff comment: Re-designation of these two parcels to Mixed Use would meet the intent of this policy, encouraging mixed use development (which could contain a mix of retail, office, or residential uses) along an active transit corridor and near a major new parks facility. It would promote diverse and economically vibrant development along the 104th Ave. SE corridor, which is envisioned as mixed use, but which has remained underdeveloped single-family residential. Policy LU-6.3: Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close proximity to employment, shopping, transit, human and community services. Staff comment: Re-designation of these two parcels to Mixed Use would allow for assemblage of properties along a proposed high-capacity transit route (RapidRide I-Line), thereby facilitating redevelopment of these and adjacent parcels. After a meeting with the applicant, staff understands that these parcels may be under the same ownership and could easily be assembled for a larger-scale mixed use development. These properties are in close proximity to Morrill Meadows Park, which includes recreation and community service opportunities. A commercial shopping center, including a major grocery and department store, is within two blocks of the properties proposed for re-designation. Goal LU-7: Kent will provide opportunities for a variety of housing types, options and densities throughout the City to meet the community’s changing demographics. Staff comment: As stated above, the majority of Kent’s residential areas are single-family. If this site is designated Mixed Use and eventually rezoned and redeveloped as a mixed-use development with multifamily residential housing, it would provide a greater variety of housing types, options, and density than currently exists. Goal H-2: Encourage a variety of housing types. Staff comment: See staff comment above pertaining to housing variety. Goal LU-10.2: Ensure opportunities for residential development within existing business districts to provide support for shops, services, and employment within walking distance. Staff comment: This site is envisioned as mixed use, but currently contains aging single-family 5.b Packet Pg. 42 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) residences. Redevelopment of this site into a large mixed-use development which includes multi-family residences would increase the number of residential units in close proximity to the existing retail center located two blocks from the properties proposed for re-designation. Policy H-2.2: Encourage infill development and recycling of land to provide adequate residential sites. Staff comment: Designating this underutilized land as Mixed Use could allow commercial and multi-family residential uses if a rezone were requested and approved. This would encourage infill development by adding to the financial viability of a redevelopment project here, and through parcel assemblage would facilitate the transition of adjacent parcels to mixed use as envisioned in Kent’s comprehensive plan. Policy T-1.1: Locate commercial, industrial, multifamily and other uses that generate high levels of traffic in designated activity centers around intersections of principal or minor arterials, or around freeway interchanges. Staff comment: The site is located behind, and has access through, two parcels which are located on 104th Avenue SE, a principal arterial as classified in Kent’s Transportation Master Plan. Per conversations with the applicant, it is likely the parcels proposed for re-designation would be assembled with those fronting 104th Avenue SE. Applying the Standards of Review: 1. The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Staff comment: Staff mailed letters to property owners within 300 ft. of the properties proposed for re-designation. A single comment was received as of the writing of this report, neutral on the changes but requesting information. Development resulting from this proposed land use plan map amendment would be beneficial to the general public welfare by promoting assemblage and redevelopment of underutilized land. 2. The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the comprehensive plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the plan that warrant an amendment to the plan. Staff comment: The need for housing variety and options has steadily increased regionally each year due to population and job growth and housing demand. Changes in market preferences also result in increasing demand for multi-family and mixed-use options since Kent’s comprehensive plan was adopted in 2015. 3. The amendment will result in long-term benefits to the community as a whole and is in the best interest of the community. Staff comment: This comprehensive plan map amendment could facilitate development that would provide more opportunities for a wider variety of housing, improve redevelopment opportunities for an underutilized area envisioned as mixed use but currently retaining aging single-family residences, introduce live/work opportunities, and provide additional commercial services and amenities for nearby neighborhoods. 5.b Packet Pg. 43 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 4. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the comprehensive plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the land use, transportation, and capital facilities elements of the plan. Staff comment: The amendment meets several goals and policies in the comprehensive plan as described above. It would be an efficient use of existing and planned transportation and transit infrastructure, as well as significant City and private investment in an adjacent park and community services facility. Future development occurring as a result of the land use plan map amendment would be expected to meet concurrency requirements. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the applicant’s proposal. 5.b Packet Pg. 44 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C P A S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Option 1 oRDTNANCE NO._ AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of theCity of Kent, Washington, amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map designations in compliance with the requirements of the Growth Management Act (CPA-2018-2, CPA- 2018-s). RECITALS A. The Washington State Growth Management Act ("GMA') requires internal consistency among comprehensive plan elements. B. To assure that comprehensive plans remain relevant and up to date, the GMA requires each jurisdiction to establish procedures whereby amendments to the plan are considered by the city council, and Iimits these amendments to once each year unless certain circumstances exist. c. The City of Kent has established a procedure for amending the Comprehensive Plan in chapter I2.O2 of the Kent City Code, which sets a deadline of September l't of each year for submittal of requests for comprehensive plan amendments. D. The City received three timely applications to amend the comprehensive plan's land use designation map. The applications involve 5.c Packet Pg. 45 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O r d i n a n c e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) parcels located at: (1) L22LB SE 2BBth Pl (CPA-2018-01), (2) 24700 Military Rd./36th Ave. S (CPA-2018-2), and (3) 245XX and 24518 104th Ave. SE (CPA-2018-5). Application CPA-2018-01 was later withdrawn from consideration. E. Parcel 2222049142, located at 247OO Military Rd./36th Ave. S is currently designated Commercial and the applicants are requesting a plan designation of Mixed Use (MU) (CPA-2018-2). F. Parcels 7830800296 and 7830800300, located at 245XX and 245t8 104th Ave. SE are currently designated Single Family, eight units per acre (SF-B). The applicants are requesting a plan designation of Mixed Use (MU). G. The City of Kent Land Use and Planning Board considered these amendment requests at a regularly scheduled workshop on xx-xx- xxxx, and at a public hearing on xx-xx-xxxx. It recommended The Economic and Community Development Committee also considered the applications at its meeting on xx-xx-xxxx, and recommended H. The City's SEPA responsible official issued a SEPA Addendum for the proposed amendments on 08/09/2OI9. t. On Lt/26/2OlB the Washington State Department of Commerce was notified of the proposed amendments. No comments were received. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Land Use Plan Map Designations 2 5.c Packet Pg. 46 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O r d i n a n c e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) ORDINANCE SECTION 7. - Incornoration of Recitals. The preceding recitals are incorporated herein by this reference and constitute the city council's findings on this matter. SECTION 2, - Amendment The Kent Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to establish new land use plan map designations for the following parcels: A, Parcel 2222049142, located at 247OO Military Rd./36th Ave. S from a land use designation of Commercial to a land use designation of Mixed Use (MU) as depicted in the map attached and incorporated as Exhibit *4" (CPA-2018-2). B. Parcels 7830800296 and 7830800300, located at 245XX and 24518 104th Ave. SE, from a land use designation of Single Family, eight units per acre (SF-B) to a land use designation of Mixed Use (MU), as depicted in the map attached and incorporated as Exhibit *8" (CPA-2018-5), with the condition that at such time a development project is proposed for this site, the applicant shall provide proof of legal access to 104th Avenue Southeast. Access to the residential neighborhood that is to the east of these parcels shall not be permitted. SECTION 3. - Severabilitv. If any one or more section, subsection, or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. - Corrections by Citv 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 Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Land Use Plan Map Designations 3 5.c Packet Pg. 47 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O r d i n a n c e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations. SECTION 5. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days from and after its passage, as provided by law. DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved ATTEST KIMBERLY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted Date Published APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHUR *PAT" FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Land Use Plan Map Designations 4 5.c Packet Pg. 48 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O r d i n a n c e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Option 2 oRDINANCE NO._ AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of theCity of Kent, Washington, amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map designations in compliance with the requirements of the Growth Management Act (CPA-2018-2, CPA- 2018-s). RECITALS A. The Washington State Growth Management Act C'GMA') requires internal consistency among comprehensive plan elements, B. To assure that comprehensive plans remain relevant and up to date, the GMA requires each jurisdiction to establish procedures whereby amendments to the plan are considered by the city council, and limits these amendments to once each year unless certain circumstances exist. c. The City of Kent has established a procedure for amending the Comprehensive Plan in chapter L2.02 of the Kent City Code, which sets a deadline of September lst of each year for submittal of requests for comprehensive plan amendments, D. The City received three timely applications to amend the comprehensive plan's land use designation map. The applications involve parcels located at: (1) I22LB SE 2BBth Pl (CPA-2018-01), (2) 247OO 5.c Packet Pg. 49 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O r d i n a n c e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Military Rd./36tn Ave. S (CPA-2018-2), and (3) 245XX and 24518 104th Ave. SE (CPA-2018-5). The application for CPA-2018-01 was later withdrawn from consideration. E. Parcel 2222049142, located at 24700 Military Rd./36th Ave. S is currently designated Commercial and the applicants are requesting a plan designation of Mixed Use (MU) (CPA-2018-2). Adjacent parcels 2222049t53, I2532OOO25, 2222049145, 1253200015, 2222O49OIO, L2532OOO2O, I2532OOO7O, L2532OOO75, 1253200010, and 1253200005 are also currently designated Commercial (C). A portion of parcel 2222049144 is currently designated Commercial (C), with the remainder designated Single-Family B units per acre. Parcel 72532OOO40 is currently designated Single-Family B units per acre. F. Parcels 7830800296 and 7830800300, located at 245XX and 245L8 104th Ave. SE are currently designated Single Family, eight units per acre (SF-B). The applicants are requesting a plan designation of Mixed Use (MU). G. The City of Kent Land Use and Planning Board considered these amendment requests at a regularly scheduled workshop on xx-xx- xxxx, and at a public hearing on xx-xx-xxxx. It recommended The Economic and Community Development Committee also considered the applications at its meeting on xx-xx-xxxx, and recommended H. The City's SEPA responsible official issued a SEPA Addendum for the proposed amendments on 08/09/2019. Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Land Use Plan Map Designations 2 5.c Packet Pg. 50 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O r d i n a n c e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) r. on tL/26/2OlB the washington state Department of Commerce was notified of the proposed amendments. No comments were received. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: ORDINANCE SECTION 7. - Incorporation of Recitals. The preceding recitals are incorporated herein by this reference and constitute the city council's findings on this matter. SECTION 2. - Amendment The Kent Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to establish new land use plan map designations for the following parcels: A. Parcels 2222O49t53, L2532O0025, 2222O49L45, 1253200015, 2222049L42, 2222049010, L253200020, 1253200070, t253200075, 1253200010, 1253200005, 2222049144, and 12532OOO40 located on Military Rd./36th Ave. S from land use designatíons of Commercial (C) and Single-Family B units per acre (SF-B) to a land use designation of Mixed Use (MU) as depicted in the map attached and incorporated as Exhibit '4" (cPA-2018-2). B. Parcels 7830800296 and 7830800300, located at 245XX and 24518 104th Ave. SE, from a land use designation of Single Family, eight units per acre (SF-B) to a land use designation of Mixed Use (MU), as depicted in the map attached and incorporated as Exhibit *8" (CPA-2018-5), with the condition that Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Land Use Plan Map Designations 3 5.c Packet Pg. 51 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O r d i n a n c e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) at such time a development project is proposed for this site, the applicant shall provide proof of legal access to 104th Avenue Southeast. Access to the residential neighborhood that is to the east of these parcels shall not be permitted. SECTION 3, - Severability. If any one or more section, subsection, or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. - Corrections bv 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. SECTION 5. - Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days from and after its passage, as provided by law. DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved ATTEST KIMBERLY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted Date Published Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Land Use Plan Map Designations APPROVED AS TO FORM 4 5.c Packet Pg. 52 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O r d i n a n c e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) ARTHUR "PAT" FITZPATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY 5 Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Land Use Plan Map Designations 5.c Packet Pg. 53 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O r d i n a n c e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) {'1 l T ¡ ,l I t I i II "{¡ ;i:y , 'r"q .TË',ë, !.. ,q ïry'* ì ì* \.* -qf N A l I rl t{ s 248 St 1i . ,i,].. .{ u, o. n ût tl,i.q. !lr 'I ¡ i'- {# , ,Í*. .l "! -f . r'l # 2222449',t42 l rt. - 'lI l. ì -.' I --a .ln T -T 'ú ,K (,) to rn .rl'i st o l¡¡o ^*p 'ffi \ \\,:T q,t \-*le -: : l'¡''rlÉ¡ì - -'-'- ' -':"/it't,,.,.* --"! I , i/ Parcel: 2222049142 Commercial (C) to Mixed Use (MU) 't ll* -{# \ tffir" \ sT I .ì *-tr""*[ f fa--*:-, dq**----".t i ;T ;L--,-..,." t il 1 f'l .Ër +; -É¡mt 5.c Packet Pg. 54 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O r d i n a n c e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) \is I . n'{Ë "þ, -.? dr ?N G 201 - i. (21 ".: '.{,..¡. + {,4 \t ,{, l^,,. I t I 2222e4W42 t' ,íf¡*ffi4 *,.,...-'_.t i-1 3 Parce ls : 22220491 53, 1 253200025, 2222A491 45,, 125320001 5, 22220491 42, 222204901 0, 1253200020,, 1 25320007 0, 1 25320007 5, 1 25320001 0, 1 253200005, 2222049 1 44, 1 253200040 Commercial (C) and Single-Family Residential (8 units per acre) *: to Mixed Use (MU) / ffi Ë [.';d,.**:{ ît 1 1253200J 1253200070\ 1 253200005 010F;r^t¡ 04s1 22220491 53 r 253?0001 ( r532CI0015 1 253200020 1 253200025 1 l.-"4ñt'-.çå-r' , 5.c Packet Pg. 55 At t a c h m e n t : D r a f t O r d i n a n c e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) t a-120 l\llilitary Rr:ad Comp Plân - SEPA Checklist Purpose of Checklist: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.2'lC RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (ElS) must be prèpared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide inforrnation to help Kent and / or any other agencies with jurisdiction to identífy impacts from a proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help Kent decide whether an EIS is required. A, BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, íf applicable; Military Road Comprehensive Plan Amendment (C to MU) 2. Name of proponent: Rashpal Singh 3. Address and phone number of proponent and contact person: Proponent:Rashpal Singh. 24606 Military Rd. , Kent, WA 98032 {206) 650'7100 Phone Gontact Person:Hans Korve DMP Engineering 726 Auburn Way North (253) 333-2200 Phone (253) 333-2206 Fax 4. Date checklist prepared: September 1,2018 5. Agency requesting checklist; City of Kent 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable) Application Submíttal September 1,2018 Final Action. .. July 2019 FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansions, or further actívity connected with this proposal? lf yes please explain. or SI.P 4 ?01t I No.irY 5.d Packet Pg. 56 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 8-120 lVlilitary Roacl Cori'rp Pi:rn - SrPA Checkllsi 8. List any information you know about that has been prepared, orwill be prepared, directly related to this proposal. The following information will be prepared and submitted under separate cover or is ava¡lable ín County files:r Level I and TIR with any future development. Gonceptual Drainage Plan- with any future development 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by this proposal? None known. 10. Líst any governmental approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. FOR AGENCY USE ONLY SEPA Threshold Determination Givil Gonstruction Permit Clearing and Grading Permits Building Permits Kent Kent - Future Kent - Future Kent - Future 11. Give brief, complete description of the proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certa¡n aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. The applicant seeks to have approximately 1.96 acres re-designated from Commercial (C) to Mixed-Use (MU), The request involves one parcel located at 2470A Mfifary Road. The project area has full urban seru¡ces and is located along an active transit corrador. The project site is adjacent to single-family development to the west, across Military Road. Commercial developments are located to the north and south. The Kent National Guard Armory is located to the east. lf the alteration is granted, the applicant will file a rezone application to bring the property into compliance with the new designation. The final goal is to re-invest in the property and construct a, high quality, mixed-use development on the project site 2 5.d Packet Pg. 57 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) o- t¿v Mil¡târy Roacl Comp Plen - SEPA Checklist d. Are there surface indìcations or h¡story of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? lf so, describe. According to the Keltt Sensitive Areas Map, there are no unstable soils within the project site. e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. lndicate source of fill. No grading is required for the proposed Gomprehensive Plan Amendment. Future development will result in grading of the site. The exact quantity of grading is not known at this time, however, it is anticipated that the grading activities would be designed to balance, and not require import or export of soil, if possible. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? lf so, generally describe. No erosion will occur as a result of this proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Some erosion could occur on-site as a result of future construction activities; however, temporary erosfon and sedimentation conlrol measures to be approved by Kent will be employed to reduce erosion impacts. All construction during the wet season will comply with the adopted Surface Water Design Manual concerning site coverage techniques. S. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? With any future development, the entire site will be cleared and covered with impervious surfaces as part of the development proposal' Due to the preliminary nature of the plans, the exact percentage of impervious sutface associated wíth this project is currently unknown. The subject proposal will not exceed the maximum impervious surface area as required by code. The entire project site is currently covers with impervious surfaces. h. Proposed measures to reduce/control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: No erosion will occur as a result of this proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment. During future construction, the contractor will follow an approved temporary erosion and sedimentation control plan meeting Kent standards. Typical measures, which may be employed, include the use of silt fences, straw bales, and temporary storm drainage features. Hydroseeding exposed soils and cleared areas after construction will also reduce the potential for erosion. All construction during the wet season will comply with the adopted Suface Wafer Design Manual concerning site coverage techniques. 2. Air a,What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, and industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? lf any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. 4 FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 5.d Packet Pg. 58 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 8-1 20 Military Road Conrp Plan - SEPA Checklìst 3. Water FORAGENCY USE ONLY Gonstruction: No emissions will occur as a result of this proposed Gomprehensive Plan Amendment. Emissions and dust particulates generated primarily by construction equipment will be produced during the construction phase of this project, The amount of emissions to the air w¡ll þe minimal and will occur during the actual construction of the development. Lonq Term Air Qualitv: Long-term air impacts would be those typically associated wifh Mixed-Use land uses. Sources of long-term emissions and odor could include vehicle emissions generated by the new multi-family residential units and commercial development. The additional vehicular emissions in these areas are not anticipated to concentrate and therefore are not anticipated to create a health hazard to the residents or surrounding areas. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? lf so, generally describe. No. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: No emissions will occur as a result of this proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment. lf particulates become suspended durÍng future construction, frequent watering of the síte during the construction phase of the project would be used to help control dust and other particulates generated on the site. This will be accomplished in accord with the adopted Surface Water Design Manual, a. Surface: 1) ls there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, and wetlands)? lf yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. None. 5 5.d Packet Pg. 59 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B-12ù iVilitary Roacl Comp Plan - SEIrA Checklist FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 2)Will ihe project require any work over, in or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? lf yes, please describe and attach available plans. No. 3) Estimate lhe amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed frorn surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected, lndicate the source of fill material. NA - None 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general descripiion, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 5) Does the proposal líe within a 10O-year floodplain? lf so, note location on the site plan No 6)Does the proposal involve any dlscharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No. b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example; Domestic sewâge; industrial, agricultural; etc.) Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. NA. None 6 5.d Packet Pg. 60 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 6-1 20 tulilitary Road Comp Plan - SEPA Checklisi c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and m,ethod of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? lf so, describe. Future on-síte storm water runoff will primarily be generated from roadways, mixed-use structures, and associated driveways. Storm water will be collected in catch basins within the roadways and/or tightlined from rooftops and conveyed to proposed underground detention facility(s) located toward lhe southern edge ofthe project site. Any future storm water facility will be constructed to discharge to the natural downstream system. The lot coverage standards of the existing and proposed land use designation are identical and no discernable increase in storm water out- flow is expected. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? lf so, generally describe. Some pollutants normally associated with multi-family residential development could enter the surface water; however, the amount would be minimal since the on-site drainage will be conveyed to a water quality and detention facility in conformance with the adopted Surface llVater Design Manual. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: The storm water runoff from future development will be collected and conveyed to a detention facility{s) that will be designed and constructed ¡n conformance with the adopted Sufface Water Design Manual. 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other: evergreen tree: fir, cedar, hemlock, pine, other shrubs grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage water plants: water ìily, eelgrass, milfoil, other: FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 7 5.d Packet Pg. 61 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B-120 lvlìlitary Road Cor^np Plan - SEPA Checklisi b. What kind and amount of vegetation will þe removed or altered? The entire project site is covered with parking facilities or commercial strgctures. There is no vegetation to remove. Any future development will adhere to the aPPlicahle codes' c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. No known Plant sPecies exist. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: There ís no vegetation on site. 5. Animals a, Circle any birds and animals, which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, gqqþ!¡gþ, other' mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: rodents fish: bass, perch, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None at this time c. ls the site part of a migration route? lf so, explain. No. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife' if any: None 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. what kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completeO þroject's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Electrical energy wíll be the primary source of power serving the needs of the Future project ând natural gas may be made available for the purpose of heating and other needs associated with commercial uses and residential living. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? lf so, generallY descriþe. 8 No FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 5.d Packet Pg. 62 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 8-120 Military Road Corrtp Plan - SEPA Checklist c. What kinds of energy conservat¡on features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed meastlres to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: The Multi-family residential buildings that will be constructed as a result of this project will meet or exceed the applicable residential energy conservation / consumption requirements in Kent and the Uniform Building Codes. (Un iversal code) 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a ¡esult of this proposal? lf so, describe. It is unlikely under normal working conditions that environmental health hazards would be encountered. All future project-related construction wÍll meet or exceed current, Local, State and Federal laws. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. ln the event that environmental health hazards are encountered or occur during future construction, all appropriate precautionary measures will be employed. Any emergency situation would be addressed by the existing resources of Puget Sound Regional Fire. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: State regulations regarding safety and the handling of hazardous materials will be followed during the future construction process. Equipment refueling areas would be located in areas where a spill could be quickly contained and where the risk of hazardous materials entering sudace water is minimized. On-site management will be equipped with mobile cornmunications equipment at all times to contact emergency services in the event of an incident. FOR AGENCY USË ONLY 9 5.d Packet Pg. 63 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) ?,-120 Mililary Road Comp Plan - SEPA Checklist b. Noise 1) What types of noise ex¡st in the area, which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)? The dominant source of noise in the project vicinity is traffic from Military Road. 2) what types and levels of noise would be createcl by or associated with the' pro¡eciòn a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, äperation, other)? lndicate whal hours noise would come fronr the site. short-term ¡mpacts would result from the use of construction equipment duringfuturesitedevelopment.GonstructÍonwouldoccurduring permitted construction hours and in compliance with Kent noise standards. Long term impacts would only be those associated with mixed-use develoPments. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise irnpacts, if any: Gonstruction activity will be limited to permitted construction hours and construction equipment will not be allowed to idle for continuous periods of time, which will help to mitigate the impacts of potential construction noise. Hours of operation will be posted on-site. No long term measures are proPosed. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The current project site is a 50 year old commerclal development. single- family develðpment is located to the west, across Military Road. Commercial deveíopmenti are located to the north and south. The Kent National Guard Armory is located to the east. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? lf so, describe' No. c. Descriþe any structures on the site. The current project site is a 50 year old commercial development' d. Will any structures be demolished? lf so, what? It is unclear, at this time, how many structures may be removed to allow for future develoPment' e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The project site is zoned CC 10 FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 5.d Packet Pg. 64 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) I .'120 Milrlarl Rcad Conp Pian - SÊPA Checklisi f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Commercial (G) Comprehenslve Plan designation S. lf applicable, what is the current shoreline mâster program designation of the site? NA h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? lf so, specify. No.. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? It is unknown at this time how many residential units could be part of the future mixed-use project,, j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? none. l(. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: The project proposal if for a mixed-use development. Exact numbers are not currently available.. l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The future project will be developed in accordance with applicable Kent development and land use codes fo ensure the project is consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and applicable development regulations in effect at the time of a complete application. FOR AGENCY USE ONLY i1 5.d Packet Pg. 65 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B-1 20 it4ililary Roacl Comp Pfan - SEPA Checklisl 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? lndicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Not known at this time b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? lndicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. It is not known at this time if any of the residential structures would be removed as part of a future development. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Adherence to the comprehensive plan and growth management planning goals of Kent would ensure that housing clevelopment is consistent with those policies stated in the applicable land use plan. 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest heÌght of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? It is anticipated that structures built on the site would conform to the Kent development regulations and be limited to a height of 40 feet. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Development of the site would result in a change to the visual character of the site for the nearest existing residences and roadways to that of a míxed- use neighborhood area. Given the nature of the adjacent development no significant views would be obstructed. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: A site plan will be developed to provide a site design layout consistent with the development regulations in place for the Mixed-Use Land Use designation and its associated zoning. The proposed project will incorporate landscape and open space areas in accordance with Kent devefopment regulations. Road construction will be limited to only what is required to provide safe access to the project. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Light and glare from the future project is anticipated to be what is typically generated by Mixed -Use projects. lmpacts would mainly occur during the evening hours, and be associated with vehicle headlights, occasional streetlights and residential unit lighting. 12 FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 5.d Packet Pg. 66 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 8,120 Milìtary Road Corrtp Plan - SEPA Checklisi b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere wíth views? Not under normal c¡rcumstances' c. What exlsting off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: The proposal will only install those street lights approved by Kent' as required 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreaiional opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Linda Heights part is located one block to the west of the project site. b. 'Would the proposed project displace any existing recreat¡onal uses? lf so, describe. The project would not displace any existing recreational uses. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Any future development proposal will provide recreational opportunities appropriate to the applicable city regulations' 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe None known. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. To the best of our knowledge, there are no landmarks or evidence of any significant historic, archaeological, scientific or cultural resources known to be on or next to the site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: lf any such historic or cultural evidence is encountered during future construction or installation of improvements, work would be halted in the area and a state-approved archaeologisUhistorian would be engaged to investigate, evaluate andlor move or curate such resources, as appropriate- c. 13 FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 5.d Packet Pg. 67 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) E-42Õ ¡\llil¡iary RoâC Lìorìrp Plå'ì - SEPA Checklìst 14. Transportation a. ldentify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The proposed project will take prlmary access from Military Road S. b. ls site currently served by public transit? lf not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stoP? Yes. The nearest transit stop is located a 100 yards north of the project site on Military Road S. The Metro bus routes providing direct services to the future development are #166, and #192. The nearby KenUDes Moínes Park & Ride provide connections to several additional routs. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? The proposed project will provide parking consistent with the eventual unit count and the applicable city regulations. d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? lf so, generally describe (indicate whether public or Private). Yes, the proposed project may require improvement to the frontage of Military Road S. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? lf so, generally describe. No. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? lf known, indicate when peak volumes would occur, Until the final unit count and site design are known, it is impractical to estimate the number of possible vehicle trips. Any future development will pay an appropriate traffic mitigation fee. S. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Any future development will pay an appropriate traffic mitigation fee. FORAGENCY USE ONLY 14 5.d Packet Pg. 68 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) t-i 20 Miiltary Roail Ccnrp Plail - SËPA ChecKiisl 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? lf so, generally describe. The completed project may result in an increased need for police and fire protection as well as emergency medical service. Additional school facilíties may also be required to address the increase in demand. b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any The project will be designed and constructed with adequate water pressure, properly located fire hydrants and roadways constructed to allow adequate access for fire, medic and police protection vehicles, lncreased property valuation will result in increased taxes generated to support public services. Any future proponent will pay necessary school mitígation fees to offset the potential impacts to the school system. 16. Utilities a. lndicate utilities currently available at the site: E!Cg!¡þi&, NaturalGas, Water, Telephone, Sanitarv Sewer, Seglic Svstem, Refuse Service, Other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. FOR AGENGY USE ONLY Wgtgr Svstem - Sanitarv Sewer Svstem - Storm Water- Electricitv: Natural Gas: Telephone: Refuse Service: Híghline Water Dist. City of Kent City of Kent Puget Sound Energy Puget Sound Energy Qwest Robanco Sewer and water facilities exist in 116th Ave Se and Kent Kangly Road, sufficient to serve the proposed project area.. 15 5.d Packet Pg. 69 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 8,120 M¡litary Road Comp Plan - SËPA Checklist C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying I them to make its decision Signature: Korve Planning Manager DMP., lnc. Date Prepared: September 1,2018 FOR AGENGY USE ONLY 16 5.d Packet Pg. 70 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 6.12û l\4iiliary Road Ooflp Pia¡'ì - SllPA. Che¡:irli,.l DO NOT USE THIS SHEET FOR PROJECT ACTIONS D. Supplemental Sheet for Nonproject Actions Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emlssions to air; production, storage, or release oftoxic or hazardous substances, or production of noise? The proposed amendment would not likely have any significant increased impact on storm water discharge. Lot coverage for the Mixed-Use designation is identical to the current Commercial designation. There could be an increase in air emissions associated with a higher residential density. However, higher density residential projects along transit corridors also have a higher expected use of public transportatlon. Other emissions could possibly increase in association with a higher density project but it is not likely. lt is unclear if there would be any notable increase in noise associated with the proposed amendment. The project is located at the intersection of a major arterial roadway and noise impacts from the project are not expected. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: The Gity of Kent and State of Washington have adopted various environmental regulations that limit and control emissions of various types. Any future development wÍll be subject to these limitations and regulations. 2. Howwould the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposed alteration will have no discernable negative impact on any of these items. The project has the same lot coverage characteristics as the existing designation. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: The City of Kent and State of Washington have adopted various environmental regulations that limit and control impacts to plants and animals. Any future development will be subject to these limitations and regulations. T7 FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 5.d Packet Pg. 71 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B-120 Mifitary Roaci Comp Plan - SEPA Chscklist 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed alteration will have no discernable negative impact on any of energy or natural resources. Mixed-Use developments are more efficient in their use of land then single-family developments. This proposed alteration will house more people with less resources then a comparable low density development. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: The City of Kent and State of Washington have adopted various energy code regulations and established energy efficiency standards. Any future development will be subject to these regulations. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensiiive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scen¡c rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The proposed alteration will have no discernable increase in ímpact to the on- site feature Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: The City of Kent and State of Washington have adopted various environmental regulations that limit and control impacts to environmentally sensitive areas. Any future development will be subject to these limitations and regulations. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? The proposed alteration will have no disce¡nable impact on land or shoreline uses that are incompatible with existing plans. The existing site is developed with Gommercial uses. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None. The proposed alteration is compatíble wÍth surrounding uses and will have no adverse impact on existing plans. The existing site is developed with Gommercial uses. The proposed Mixed-Use development will add a residential component to the site. FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 18 5.d Packet Pg. 72 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 8-1 20 M¡litary Röêcl Conrp Plan - SEPA Checklist o.How would the proposal be likely to íncrease demands on hansportation or public services and util¡ties? The proposed alteration will increase residential density over the existing commercial land use designation. The increase in density naturally creates a more concentrated need for public services. However, the comprehensive plan encourages infill development because it promotes increased development within existing service areas where public services are already available and additional extensions are not required. The project site ís located along an existíng transít corridor and near a transit hub. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Any future development will pay applicable impact fees where appropriate. Sufficient water, sewer and dry utility services exist in the area and additional service lines are not requ¡red. The project is serviced directly by two existing transit routes. No additional mitigation is required. 7. ldentify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposed alteration does not conflict with any applicable local, state.or fedoral €nv¡ronmental regulation. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None. The project does not conflict with any applicable local, state or federal environmental regulation FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 19 5.d Packet Pg. 73 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) :¡r ::sfls'llr .'Ili''.:l¡ t¡ I Sunnycrest Elementary School i Site .L'*¡ ¡l.l.D'. ça l' Project 't, "t lne ,lqùqi;oa incu*coi lþs ñâ) ns lrË¡r ¿o1¡i¡s b¡. KnE C¡Fly sg,f lûñ ¿ yêrt]i] 9f sucê sru is srq6¡ !È cl¡¡'æ \{$eì nçììçe. 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W{a, .i,k 2) .: ¿BS ,¡* @ 201 ( 1 - *iö"- &rúdr _t 1 3 Pa rce ls : 2222049 1 53, 1 253200025, 2222049 1 45,, 1 2532000 1 5, 22220491 42, 22220490 1 o, 1 253200020,' 1253200070, 1253200075, 1253200010, 1 253200005, 2222049 1 44, 1 253200040 Commercial (C) and Single-Family Residential (8 units per acre) *uto Mixed Use (MU) 222204ffi42 ' ':¡ o {rñ îü ,[h-\- ì ]r4 ä {þ $ \\þ ¿,'-tl /.ryJq*^v.* 1 \ ry"ç bJI"t tfis.'rít' 1 2s3200J 1253200070\ 1 253200005 10 I aao+[r 043'! 2222ß4.91 I 25320tCI1 ( r53200CI15 1 253200020 1 253200CI25 1 L ,*r{,- :. Feet 5.d Packet Pg. 75 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 2 S E P A C h e c k l i s t M i l i t a r y R d . ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) SEPA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. I n stru ctio ns fo r ap p I i c ants : This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. lnstructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the suppleuErurel sHerr ron ruorupnorecr ncrrorus (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B - Environmental Elements -that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. Rffi.GffiBWffiffi srP t1 ?ft1$ ^.+\r r\s $(H.$\i1- SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 1 of 1- 4 P"d&fuif 'nffi'E{rnw 5.e Packet Pg. 76 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) A. Background 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: 104th Ave. Code Plan Amendment - R8 to CC-MU 2. Name of applicant: Gurpreet Singh & Mohammad Sheikh 3 . Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Applicant. Gurpreet Singh 1203-245-94401 10014 SE 246th Pl, Kent, WA 98030 Contact Person: lmad Bahbah/lHB Architects I 253-468-7696 4. Date checklist prepared: 9-7-18 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Kent 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable)' N/A - Pending Comp Plan revision approvals 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? lf yes, explain. Yes, potential development on the site (s) 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. Unknown 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? lf yes, explain. No 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known Comp Plan Amendment - Land Use Action 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. Two existing parcels currently zoned RB are being proposed to change to GC-MU zoning, to match the multiple parcels in front of already zoned CC-MU. Size: .91 3s + .46 ac parcels totaling 1.37 acres. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. lf a proposalwould occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. Two contiguous parcels located at24518104th Ave. SE, Kent, WA. 783080-0300, and adjacent 783080-0296 2 5.e Packet Pg. 77 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) B. Environmental Elements 1. Earth a. General description of the site: gently slope towards the street, mostly wooded (circleone):Flat,rolling,hilly,steepslopes,mountainous,other-gent|eslope- b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 10% c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? lf you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. Unknown d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? lf so, describe. Unknown, likely not because flat and gentle slope, wooded e Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. lndicate source of fill. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? lf so, generally describe Yes, just slightly as it would in any other construction site g . About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? NiA - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction- operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? lf any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? lf so, generally describe. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 3 of 14 5.e Packet Pg. 78 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 3. Water a. Surface Water: l- ) ls there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? lf yes, describe type and provide names. lf appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. NO 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? lf yes, please describe and attach available plans. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected lndicate the source of fill material. N/A _ NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A _ NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 5) Does the proposal lie within a 1OO-year floodplain? lf so, note location on the site plan DON'T KNOW 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? lf so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL b. Ground Water: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? lf so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Willwater be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals. . . ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the 4 5.e Packet Pg. 79 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? lf so, describe. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? lf so, generally describe. NO 3) Does the proposal alter or othenruise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? lf so, describe. NO d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 4. Plants L a Check the types of vegetation found on the site: _X_deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other _X_evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other _X_shrubs _grass _pasture crop or grain _ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. _ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other _other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? N/A _ NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site SEPA Environmental checklist WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 14 5.e Packet Pg. 80 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) NONE KNOWN d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. TINKOWN 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site.Soarrows- Robins. Sono Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other -b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. NONE c. ls the site part of a migration route? lf so, explain. DON'T KNOW d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A _ NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. NONE KNOWN 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? lf so, generally describe. NO What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: 6 5.e Packet Pg. 81 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) N/A _ NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? NO lf so, describe. 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. NONE 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. NONE 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. NONE 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example traffic, equipment, operation, other)? NONE 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a shortterm or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? lndi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 7 of L4 5.e Packet Pg. 82 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) I' 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?. Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? lf so, describe. Current use of the northerly parcel (24518) is a single-family residence and the southerly parcel is vacant. The parcels will affect the CC-MU zoned parcels adjacent in a positive way by being a part of those parcels for larger future development opportunities. b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? NO f so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? NONE lf resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? N/A 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? lf so, how: NO c. Describe any structures on the site. NORTH PARCEL HAS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME d. Will any structures be demolished? lf so, what? NOT AS A PART OF THIS PROPOSAL, NO e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? R8 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? t^n t/\ g. lf applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Hasanypartofthesitebeenclassifiedasacritical area bythecityorcounty? lfso, specify. NO i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL B 5.e Packet Pg. 83 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A - NON.PROJECT PROPOSAL L Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Proposing to change zoning from RB to CC-MU makes these two sites more compatible with the existing zoning of the street edge. m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long- term commercial significance, if any: NiA 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? lndicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL. Changing to CC-MU would provide the opportunity for denser, mixed-use projects. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? lndicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 10. Aesthefics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL SEPA Environmental checklist WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 9 of 14 5.e Packet Pg. 84 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A _ NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A _ NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: NiA - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Morrill Meadows Park and proposed YMCA. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? lf so, describe. NO c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation oppor- tunities to be provided by the prolect or applicant, if any: N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 13. Historic and cultural preseruation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old Iisted in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? lf so, specifically describe. NONE KNOWN b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of lndian or historic use or occupation? NOT KNOWN This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, adifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. 1-0 5.e Packet Pg. 85 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 14, Transportation a. ldentify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. l04n Ave SE front the adjacent easterly parcels..........the two parcels will be served by this road via easements across the existing street fronting parcels. b. ls the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? Yes lf so, generally describe. Bus stops along 104th Ave. SE nearby. lf not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL d. Willthe proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? lf so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air trans- portation? lf so, generally describe. NO f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? lf known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and nonpassenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL. Future mixed-use projects on the sites will have dense, higher impacting volumes than single-family. g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? lf so, generally describe. NO SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page l- l- of 14 5.e Packet Pg. 86 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) l h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A 15. Public Seryrces a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protec- tion, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? lf so, generally describe N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse selice, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. N/A - NON-PROJECT PROPOSAL C. Signature The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature:2.e-z-flp I tb Name of signee H*Rot > F Position and AgencylOrganizalion Q*7> n *il A&E L / E t46 /f4ch ,'rC e T 5 Date Submitted j.^tt-ly 1-2 5.e Packet Pg. 87 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) D. Supplemental sheef for nonproject actions lHrlp] (lT lS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpfulto read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in generalterms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? Future mixed-use projects would have a higher rate of storm water requirements than existing zoning, no toxic or hazardous substances and some noise during construc- tion activities only. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: NONE 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? PLANTS affected because the larger project would displace more plants AND animals with impervious surfaces and denser population and activities. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: NONE 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Larger mixed-use projects will require more energy. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: NONE 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? By having a larger, denser mixed- use project on these sites, the use of the existing adjacent park and YMCA would be greatly enhanced, thus utilizing the resources nearby. SEPA Environmental checklist {WAc 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 13 of 1- 4 5.e Packet Pg. 88 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: NONE 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? It would affect land use by creating a denser project type and would encourage development of a larger contiguous parcel or multiple parcels, thereby aiding in the urban growth initiatives of the comp plan. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: NONE 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Demand would be higher, as opposed to leaving the R8 zoning, which has a lower demand. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: NONE 7. ldentify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or re- quirements for the protection of the environment. NO CONFLICT with environmental protec- tion issues. (no wetland, no streams, no sensitive slopes) L4 5.e Packet Pg. 89 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) T'? t {I' I lt ,1,"1 t, d ab{ {3 # af, *-t?t]|*I 0i; ThuP ilFil Isltr mor llI ortI* Itr lb ** #uEbu-u b TtfI-. g TtI SBtSItI,er EF{TEEr* g ft"Ects I #s3 ; * r l{ .C.dlahf lpdbbElI # f I I ll i t ta rrurt\nr] sI) A+rnoDtut" EI *ff##%#ffie* Btfiu i i d3$ :seloN 8l0z/!l/6:alEo 'AmoC 6q)lo uolsquFd uEtpa rq tsaF pqlqqod q dilsll{ F bsarFju!D deuslqloolxiuv'dil ql{ m peq4m Dgilrolu! elp s$s!us e$ ell m4 fuglnsa quod lsolro s6nr-F^o lsol 'e pqlullpufrq SqpnfJq s€6eu.ep pluilbesu@ ro'@uapldr! 'l'e.lpur lelceds'pr6ue6 ^ie Jo, anE[ aq ld.r tpqs 4unoo ftrly Tnpotd,ta rnsp * ffi roJpapu4ullou s! troump sHl'm$rurcju! rtsslo as alq ol qlqJ s 'sillpu$'$ou@1dror'I*,ueol*'pqld!!Ds$dx€'squEtpa-b$qlzlffisdeJuss)|PuAunoCOrt)'snoutrcl+ls €6ua{o q pehns s! Frp smG}o AqrE^p uol44s Amoo 6L!y & pelldJm u€q *q deu s[8 uo pepqcu!uolpr!.totu 6ql V N deru pueuv ueld druo3 r{}tgL i- 5.e Packet Pg. 90 At t a c h m e n t : C P A - 2 0 1 8 - 5 S E P A C h e c k l i s t - 1 0 4 t h A v e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) CITY OF KENT PUBLIC NOTICE SEPA ADDENDUM Pursuant to WAC I97-I1-600(4)(c), the City of Kent has issued an addendum to the following environmental documents : City of Kent ComprehensÌve Plan Review and Midway Subarea planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (#ENV-2010-3) City of Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan Planned Action Supptemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) ( # ENV-2A 12-30) For the following project: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Designation Amendments - 2018 Docket ENV-2018-L4 / KIVA #RPSW-2183514; CPA-2018-2 ENV-2018-t7 / KIVA #RPSW-Z183639; CPA-2018-5 The City of Kent is considering two proposals received for the 2018 docket to amend the Cityof Kent Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map for two sites, Proposal A(1) contains one parcel on Kent's West Hill proposed to be re-designated from Commercial to Mixed Use; a staff- proposed aiternative (Proposal A(2)) contains an additional 12 parcels adjacent and in the immediate vicinity of the proposed parcel, of which 10 are currently designated Commercial, one is split-designated Commercial and Single-Family-6, and one is currently designated Single-Family-6. Proposal B contains two parcels on Kent's East Hill proposed to -be re- designated from Single-Family-B to Mixed Use. The applicants are interested in pursuing rezones for these properties. A third application, which sought to re-designate an Urbañ Separator parcel as Mixed Use (CPA-2018-1), was withdrawn by the applicant. Alternatives under consideration include: Option 1 - Approve both proposals (A(1) and B): The land use plan map designation for parcel 2222049142 would change from Commercial (C) to Mixed Use (MU); and parcels 7830800300 and 7830800296 would change from Singte Family Residential (SF-B) to Mixed Use (MU). Option 2 - Approve both proposals, with the addition of L2 adjacent parcels to proposal A(A(2) and B): Parcels 2222049153,1253200025,2222049L45,1253200015,2222049L42,22220490L0, 1253200020, 1253200070, 1253200075, 1253200010, 1253200005, 2222049144, and1253200040 would change from C and SF-6 to MU; and parcels 7930800300 and 7830800296 would change from SF-B to MU. Comments are due for the above project by 4:30 p.m,, October B, 2019, to City of Kent ECD-Planning Services Division, attention Danielle Butsick, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, wA 98032. For general information, contact the person requiring a disability accom (253) 856-5725. For TW/TDD serv Service at (800) 833-6388. Planning Services Division at (253) 856-5454, Any modation should contact the City Clerk's Office at ice call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Erin George, AICP, Responsib fficial 5.f Packet Pg. 91 At t a c h m e n t : E N V - 2 0 1 8 - 1 7 S E P A A d d e n d u m w i t h s i g n a t u r e ( 1 9 1 5 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Kurt Hanson, Economic and Community Development Director 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032 253-856-5454 DATE: August 26, 2019 TO: Land Use and Planning Board FROM: Public Works SUBJECT: Transportation Master Plan Update – Goals, Public Outreach & Project Timeline SUMMARY: The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) represents the City’s long-range transportation improvement work program. Staff are planning public outreach events from August 28, 2019 thru the end of September 2019. This first phase of public outreach will focus on developing the Transportation Master Plan goals. Staff from multiple departments developed draft goals based on technical knowledge, feedback from the public related to other projects and programs, and goals in existing adopted plans. These draft goals serve as the starting point. The draft goals will be refined and finalized based on feedback from the public received at outreach events and online. The goals are one of multiple tasks underway for the Transportation Master Plan update. Staff are also compiling information and data to assess trends and existing conditions, developing Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS) policies, and developing the project development process and performance metrics. SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: Inclusive Community, Thriving City, Evolving Infrastructure, Innovative Community, Sustainable Services 6 Packet Pg. 92