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Economic & Community Development
Committee Agenda
Councilmembers: Jim Berrios, Tina Budell, Bill Boyce, Chair
MAY 8, 2017
5:00 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker(s) Time Page
1. Call to Order Bill Boyce 1 min
2. Roll Call Bill Boyce 1 min
3. Changes to the Agenda Bill Boyce 1 min
4. Approval of April 10, 2017 Minutes YES Bill Boyce 1 min 1
5. Vila Real Neighborhood, Resolution YES Toni Azzola 10 min 7
6. Development Fee Increase Implementation NO Matt Gilbert 10 min 15
Update Jon Napier
7. Economic Development Update NO Ben Wolters 10 min
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Date: April 10, 2017
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers
Attending: Bill Boyce, Jim Berrios, Tina Budell, Matt Gilbert, Lacey Jane Wolfe, Charlene
Anderson, Danielle Butsick, Chad Bieren
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Changes to the Agenda Item 7 removed from the Agenda to be brought to the
Committee at their May meeting. Replaced Item 11 with a report on Rental Housing
Inspection Program by Matt Gilbert.
4. Approval of Minutes Council Committee Member Berrios MOVED and Council
Committee Member Budell Seconded a MOTION to approve the minutes of March 13,
2017. Motion PASSED 3-0.
5. Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2015 Dockets
Danielle Butsick, Long Range Planner, stated that the docketed comprehensive plan
amendments were discussed before the Land Use and Planning Board (LUPB) at a
workshop followed by a public hearing held in March. The City of Kent maintains a
docketing process for comprehensive plan updates, and collects and compiles those
amendments proposed by either staff, the public or City Council. These proposals are
included in one update.
The first proposal revises the Educational Services and Facilities map to replace labels
inadvertently left off when the map was produced for the comprehensive plan
document.
The second proposal amends the land use designation table to add a Mobile Home Park
land use designation within multifamily land use designated areas as allowed by Kent’s
zoning code. This designation was inadvertently left off in the 2015 update.
The third proposal updates the Parks and Recreation Element. Kent City Council
surplused the Naden properties in October 2016. As part of the ordinance to surplus
those properties, there was a request to Economic and Community Development to
make changes to the Parks and Open Space Plan and the Parks and Recreation
Element pertaining to that decision. At this time, the properties are still under city
ownership. This amendment changes the language of the Parks and Recreation
element of the comprehensive plan to properly clarify the surplus process.
The fourth proposal extends mixed use designation on south 180th street; this
amendment is more substantive as it rezones a 43 acre area on south 180th Street
from General Commercial to General Commercial/Mixed Use. The amendment
proposes to make these properties consistent with the zoning to the west and allows
for more flexibility in land uses in this area.
When amending the zoning and land use maps, staff reviews criteria in our codes
specific to comprehensive plan amendments and rezoning, and specific criteria for
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rezoning to mixed use. Staff does not have any concerns over this proposal in regards
to meeting those criteria.
Were South 180th street to be developed to the extent that mixed use allows, it could
potentially attract some traffic impacts that would have to be mitigated through the
SEPA process.
One consideration is rezoning parks to mixed use, because potentially residential uses
could go in those areas. There are two parks located within two miles of this area, but
none are accessible. The Multifamily Design Guidelines require 150 square feet of open
space per dwelling unit. When there is a new mixed use development with residential,
some space would be required to be dedicated to open space, which could include not
only parks but indoor recreational space, or rooftop decks, to provide open space to
those residents.
In response to Council Committee Chair Boyce, Butsick stated that she received an
email from David Malik requesting that staff look at one of the parcels in this 43 acre
area and consider rezoning to include a zero lot line setback, a maximum height of 195
feet, parking widths of 8 feet and reduced hotel and condominium parking
requirements to .75 spaces per room.
Butsick stated that David Malik’s request was presented to the LUPB, where she
recommended this request be considered separately at a later date as part of the
docketing process for next year, as it is a significant departure from the initial docket
proposal to extend mixed use along south 180th Street. Staff would conduct a thorough
analysis of what the impacts would be.
David Malik stated that his proposal should be considered this year. He cited a positive
economic climate; that increasing building heights will encourage more developers to
come to Kent; that developers could be asked to pay park fees in lieu of landscaping -
generating more revenue; and with heightened use of alternative transportation,
parking spaces can be reduced.
Anderson stated that the deadline for submitting dockets for consideration this year
was September 1, 2016. Emergency ordinances can be requested, if a proposal is for
the general welfare. Much of what Mr. Malik is proposing is a zoning code amendment
related to height increases, zero lot line, and parking issues which are all related to the
zoning code, and not a comprehensive plan amendment. What is being proposed could
affect policies in the comprehensive plan. A more in-depth analysis would be required
by staff to evaluate if the policies are consistent with what is being proposed. Council
Committee Chair Boyce asked staff to look closer at Malik’s request, conduct an
analysis and come back to committee with an update.
Butsick stated that the fifth proposal updates the Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) data source in the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan related to
household characteristics, such as substandard, overcrowded or overburdened
households in terms of cost for housing. Tables have been revised for clarity, structure
and organization.
The sixth proposal updates the Land Use Plan Map for continuity with the zoning map
for the area of S 212th St and Russell Rd to redesignate the Mobile Home Park land use
designation to Industrial.
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Council Committee Member Budell MOVED and Council Committee Member
Berrios SECONDED a Motion recommending to the City Council approval of the
proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map and
Zoning Districts Map as presented by staff. Motion PASSED 3-0.
6. Countywide Planning Policies Ratification
Charlene Anderson reported on Countywide Planning Policies Ratification stating that
periodically the County and Growth Management Planning Council amends countywide
planning policies used to guide and ensure consistency among local jurisdictional plans
with county plans.
The proposed update amends the urban growth boundary and the potential annexation
area map. The three technical amendments incorporate, add or remove some road
portions related to Covington and Enumclaw, and are unrelated to the City of Kent. A
portion of the Issaquah/East Cougar annexation area is being removed at the request
of Issaquah. We still ratify these policies because 30 percent of cities or counties that
represent 70 percent of the population ratify countywide planning policy amendments.
Staff recommends approval of those amendments.
Council Committee Member Berrios MOVED and Council Committee Member
Budell SECONDED a Motion to recommend to the full City Council ratification
of an amendment to the King County Countywide Planning Policies to amend
the Urban Growth Boundary and Potential annexation area maps as adopted
by the King County Council under Ordinance 18454. Motion PASSED 3-0.
7. Development Fee Increase Implementation Update
Moved to the May meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee.
8. Kaibara Park-Sound Transit Garage Site Alternative #4
Butsick stated that staff recommends removing this site from the list of potential
garage locations. It is located next to the downtown library, is a narrow piece of
property, and is one of the oldest parks in the city, with a nice water feature and art
work. It commemorates our relationship with our sister city in Japan. The Council had
previously wanted to consider this site for redevelopment with the idea that it would
tie in with town square plaza, potentially block sound from the trains and make
downtown more pleasant in that area. It appealed to Sound Transit as it was thought
this site was under city management and would be easier to acquire if it was city
property. This site is actually under lease with Burlington Northern Santé Fe Railroad
(BNSF), and the property is comprised of two parcels: one leased to the city and one
piece being a public easement access area not leased to the city. The ownership of this
property is complicated. Staff was unable to locate documentation of the old lease
agreement with the city and is recommending that this site be removed from the list of
top four.
9. 105 Building – Historic Significance
Butsick stated that as part of Sound Transit’s work in identifying sites and evaluating
them for feasibility for a potential parking garage, they have looked at the historic
significance of properties. They have said that this building (Kent’s old Grain Elevator)
is eligible for listing on the national register. Through research and calling the King
County Historic Preservation office, the building was determined as eligible for listing
as a Kent landmark through King County (KC) in 2008. The City contracted with KC to
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conduct a historic resource inventory. The 105 building was one of 160 sites in Kent
that were added to the Washington State inventory for potentially historic properties.
No official determination has been made about its eligibility for the State or Federal
register. It has not been nominated or an official determination made about it being a
Kent landmark in KC Landmarks Code. It is likely that it would be eligible for the
National Registry, but has not been formally evaluated. It is significant in terms of
Kent’s past, as it is the one remaining piece of architecture that represents our
agricultural history.
If there were redevelopment at that site it would go through the SEPA process, where
staff would evaluate the environmental impacts including historic significance. KC and
the State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation would likely recommend
mitigation for the historic significance to this property. KC is looking into a financial
incentive program to work with those owners for properties with historic significance.
If a funding source is found to start this program, this property could be eligible for
that type of funding. Matt Gilbert conveyed that a structural engineer surveyed the
property and reported that the main structure of the building is strong.
10. 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
Lacey Jane Wolfe, Senior Transportation Planner, defined the Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) as a 6-year short range planning document, requiring
annual updates by state law. The TIP reflects projected funding capacities and
identifies sources of public funds for transportation projects; only included
transportation projects that are funded or staff has a reasonable expectation of being
funded.
Staff recommends removing four projects from the TIP that were completed in the
past year: SE Kent-Kangley Rd pedestrian safety improvements; 1st Ave N street
improvements; traffic control signal system; Central Ave S improvements. The 80th
Ave S Improvements project has changed in its scope to a concrete street
maintenance-only project so staff recommends removing it.
Staff recommends adding two transportation projects that would increase the value of
the Naden property for future development. The first project would be the addition of a
Right In/Right Out break in access on Willis Street that would allow people to access
Naden directly from Willis. The second project is a local access street that would run
from Willis north to provide access. Both projects would serve future development. The
third project adds improvements to S 248th St. in support of the YMCA proposal. The
city would conduct a complete streets analysis for non-motorized improvements on
South 248th between 104th and 116th.
Next Steps: This item will go to the Public Works Committee on April 17th as an
information item and back to the Public Works Committee on May 1st for action with a
final prepared TIP, followed by a public hearing within two weeks and Council adoption
by June 30th based on State Law requirements.
11. Rental Housing Inspection Program
Matt Gilbert, Current Planning Manager stated that Council authorized the Rental
Housing Inspection Program (RHIP) for this biennium. Staff will analyze the problem
this year with the intent to have the program up and running next year. The City is on
track to have legislation to the council by end of year.
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In order to make sure that the program fits within the City’s capabilities to enforce,
administer and understand the problems, the City is bringing on a consultant to assist
with outreach efforts as there are many different community organizations interested
in this issue. Staff wants to obtain their input to thoroughly understand what the
problems are associated with housing quality and health issues in the community.
Gilbert stated that the city will have a limited staff resource to administer this
program. The current goal is to zero in on the big problems, prioritize where the needs
are, how we act, where we start, where the worst problems exist, are the problems
related to geography or age of properties.
Staff met with the Somali Youth and Family Club, the Church Council, Tenant’s Union
and with planners at the King County Housing Development Consortium (KCHDC).
Gilbert stated that he met with someone from the Tenant’s Union to help with
understanding the competencies needed with a consultant. They talked about
outreach, language, translation skills and voiced willingness to reach out to refugee
and immigrant groups.
The consultant should be on board in May with Requests for Proposals (RFP) out by
end of April. Staff from KCHDC compiled a list of potential people the RFP will be sent
to. Public outreach will occur during the summer. Legislation will be drafted the second
half of the year and brought back to Council. In response to the Committee, Gilbert
stated that Tukwila, Bellingham, and Auburn have programs. Renton is working on a
program. These cities will provide sources of information for best practices. Common
themes are lack of maintenance, mold, water-leaky pipes, and insect infestation.
The number one issue is that many tenants are afraid to call because without their
apartment, they would be homeless and worry about eviction as retribution. A number
of landlord/tenant relationship laws are on the books but are difficult to enforce.
Community organizations such as the Tenants Union provide some pro-bono legal
services. They will intervene with landlords, provide the know-how and help navigate
the legal framework with these tenants.
Tukwila has had their program for five years. Initial cost to landlords was fairly high
because numerous problems were being i dentified. As the landlords began to
understand that staff would be checking on problems on a regular basis, levels of
maintenance went up and costs started to come down both for the city and to the
landlords. When we begin the public outreach, we will include the Landlord
Associations. It is likely that some resistance will be encountered.
Pamela A Mottram
Administrative Assistant I
Economic and Community Development
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Suzette Cooke, Mayor
Phone: 253-856-5700
Fax: 253-856-6700
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA. 98032-5895
May 8, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
FROM: Toni Azzola, Neighborhood Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Recognition of Vila Real Neighborhood Council – Resolution
SUMMARY: Vila Real neighborhood consists of 128 households and is located on
Kent’s East Hill. On March 8, 2017, the Vila Real neighborhood council submitted
an official registration form to request that the city recognize their neighborhood
council and allow the neighborhood to take part in the city’s neighborhood program.
The neighborhood has now completed the process to be recognized as a
neighborhood council.
BACKGROUND: The City’s Neighborhood Program is an initiative designed to foster
better communication among residents in a geographic area and city government.
The underlying objective of the program is to provide an avenue for residents to
work together to enhance the livability of their neighborhoods.
The program encourages organization of neighborhood councils, which serve as
independent, non-profit organizations to promote resident-based efforts for
neighborhood improvements while also establishing a partnership between City
government and the neighborhoods it serves.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
MOTION: Recommend Council adopt a resolution that recognizes the Vila
Real Neighborhood Council, supports its community building efforts, and
confers all opportunities offered by the City’s Neighborhood Program.
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Neighborhood Council Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION of the city council of the
city of Kent, Washington, recognizing Vila Real
Neighborhood Council.
RECITALS
A. The city of Kent has developed a Neighborhood Program to
promote and sustain an environment that responds to residents by building
partnerships between the City and its residents. In addition, the city of
Kent encourages residents to work together to form geographically distinct
neighborhood councils as a means to foster communication among
residents and to enhance their sense of community.
B. The city of Kent recognizes and supports neighborhood
councils by endorsing a process to establish neighborhood boundaries,
approve neighborhood councils, and provide neighborhood grant matching
program opportunities to make improvements in defined neighborhoods.
C. The Vila Real neighborhood consists of one hundred and
twenty-eight households.
D. The Vila Real neighborhood is located on Kent’s East Hill and
is situated generally to the east of 110th Avenue S.E., to the north of S.E.
204th Street, to the west of Panther Lake and to the south of S.E. 200th
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Street. The Neighborhood is shown on Exhibit A, attached and
incorporated by this reference.
E. On March 8, 2017, the Vila Real Neighborhood submitted an
official registration form to request that the City recognize the Vila Real
Neighborhood Council and to allow the Neighborhood to take part in the
City’s Neighborhood Program.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. – Recognition of Neighborhood Council. – The City
Council for the city of Kent hereby acknowledges the effort and
commitment of the Vila Real neighborhood and all those who participated in
forming the Vila Real Neighborhood Council. The Kent City Council hereby
recognizes Vila Real Neighborhood Council as an official Neighborhood
Council of the city of Kent, supports Vila Real Neighborhood Council
community building efforts, and confers on the Vila Real Neighborhood
Council all opportunities offered by the City’s Neighborhood Program.
SECTION 2. – Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
SECTION 3. – Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority
and prior to the effective date of this resolution is hereby ratified and
affirmed.
SECTION 4. – Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and
be in force immediately upon its passage.
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PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the city council of the city
of Kent, Washington, this day of May, 2017.
CONCURRED in by the mayor of the city of Kent this ______ day of
May, 2017.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution
No. passed by the city council of the city of Kent, Washington, the
day of May, 2017.
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK
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Exhibit A
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: May 4, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
FROM: Matt Gilbert, Current Planning Manager
RE: Development Fee Increase Implementation Update
For Meeting of May 8, 2017
SUMMARY:
In late 2016, the City Council approved increases to Kent’s permitting and
inspection fees.
Staff will present an update on implementation of these fees.
EXHIBITS: None
BUDGET IMPACT: None
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cc: Ben Wolters, Economic and Community Development Director
Charlene Anderson, Long Range Planning Manager
MOTION: None – Information Only.
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