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Economic & Community Development
Committee Agenda
Councilmembers: Jim Berrios, Tina Budell, Bill Boyce, Chair
October 9, 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 September 11, 2017 Minutes YES Bill Boyce 1 min. 1
5. Sounder Station Access Improvement YES Danielle Butsick 15 min. 5
6. Permitting Volumes and Timelines NO Brennan Taylor 15 min. 6
Kimberlee McArthur
7. Rental Housing Inspection Program Update NO Matt Gilbert 5 min. 14
8. Meet Me on Meeker NO Hayley Bonsteel 10 min. 15
Design & Construction Standards
9. Retail Trends NO Kurt Hanson 10 min 123
10. Sound Transit Update NO Charlene Anderson 15 min
11. Director’s Report NO Ben Wolters 5 min.
Economic and Community Development Committee September 11, 2017
Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
Date: September 11, 2017
Time: 5:00 pm
Place: Chambers
Attending: Bill Boyce, Jim Berrios
Agenda:
1. Call to Order 5:02 pm
2. Roll Call
3. Changes to the Agenda
No Changes
4. Approval of Minutes
Committee Member Berrios MOVED and Chair Boyce SECONDED a Motion to
Approve the Minutes of August 14, 2017. Motion PASSED 2-0.
5. Neighborhood Resolution – Millbrook Heights
The Millbrook Heights neighborhood consists of 16 households and is located on
Kent’s East Hill. On January 27, 2017, the Millbrook Heights 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.
Committee Member Berrios MOVED and Chair Boyce SECONDED a Motion
to recommend the Council adopt a resolution that recognizes the Millbrook
Heights Neighborhood Council, supports its community building efforts,
and confers all opportunities offered by the City’s Neighborhood program.
Motion Passed 2-0.
6. Final Plat Ordinance
On April 27, 2017 the Governor signed into law SB 5674. SB 5674 amends Chapter
58.17 RCW relating to the final approval of subdivisions of land.
SB 5674 provides an option for local government to change final plat approval from
a City Council action to an administrative action. Cities, towns, and counties now
have the authority to delegate final plat approval to an agency or appropriate
administrative personnel.
When land is subdivided into 10 or more lots the property owner is required to
advance through 4 general phases of permitting and construction before home may
be built on the newly subdivided lots. These 4 phases are generally described as
follows:
Phase 1 Preliminary Plat – first step in subdividing land
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Phase 2 Civil Engineering Review – once the Hearing Examiner has approved the
preliminary plat, the applicant may now submit civil engineered drawings.
Phase 3 Plat Construction – Plat construction consists of completing the work that
is approved within the civil engineering drawings.
Phase 4 Final Plat – Upon completion of the civil engineering improvements the
applicant can now submit their final plat application. Currently the process serves
as a close out process before the plat is recorded with the County and lots become
official lots of record. After staff reviews all the conditions of approval and ensures
all is correct staff prepares and ordinance that is presented to City Council who
takes final action to approve.
SB 5674 has the effect of amending RCW 58.17 b allowing a municipality to adopt
a local ordinance that modifies the approval process
The City of Kent has the option to shift the final plat approval authority away from
the City Council and to an administrative authority, i.e Mayor, Department
Director.
Two primary advantages to shifting this authority are; saves the applicant between
6 – 8 weeks of time. Second eliminates the need for staff to prepare an ordinance
and agenda bill.
Committee Member Berrios MOVED and Chair Boyce SECONDED the motion
to move to recommend Council adopt an ordinance amending chapters
12.01 and 12.04 of the city code relating to the procedures used for
processing final plat approvals, and delegating final plat approval
authority to the Planning Director. Motion PASSED 2-0.
7. Mixed Use Guidelines – Information Only
The retail requirement for mixed use development in Kent’s zoning code has been
a challenge to potential projects in our Community Commercial and General
Commercial mixed-use overlay areas. Additionally, the nature of retail is changing
with the rise of online shopping, and suburban cities across the country are
challenged to adapt to the changing needs of brick and mortar commerce. In
recognition of these facts, staff has been researching mixed us regulation options
and would like to present and overview of important considerations and possible
directions to go in revising the regulations.
1. Where we are and how we got here
Early zoning efforts centered around separation noxious industrial
uses from residences.
Separating uses too much is now known to be inefficient use of land.
Trade areas shrinking; more intensive residential population needed
to justify commercial use.
More flexible as market conditions change.
2. Lessons learned from recent development
3. Possible directions to go from here
4. Economic Benefits of Mixed Use
Lower infrastructure costs.
Increased tax revenue.
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Operation budget cost savings
Save individuals money on transportation by reducing length and
number of everyday trips.
Support local businesses by increasing foot traffic
5. Public Health Benefits of Mixed Use
Increase physical activity
Increase social connectedness
6. Current Regulations
CCMU:
o >2 acres: 25% of building floor area must be permitted
commercial use
o <2 acres: 5% of building floor area must be permitted
commercial use
GCMU:
o Downtown: 2% of building floor area must be permitted
commercial use
o Outside of Downtown: 5% of building area must be permitted
commercial use
7. Lessons from recent development
Platform Apartments
o Downtown (not MU overlay)
o Leasable retail = 0.7% of building floor area
o Residential services = 1% of floor area
The Reserve at Kent
o Senior housing, downtown (not MU Overlay)
o Residential services = 3.8% of building area
o Several residential units on first floor
MU overlay has existed of 20 years
No mixed-use projects have been constructed in the MU overlay
Several Pre-App proposals did not move forward due to 5% or 25%
retail requirement
Leasing challenges even downtown, with <1% retail
Active uses and pedestrian-oriented building design can create
attractive streetscapes
Lower retail percentages not the answer
Flexibility needed to accommodate the changing market
8. Possible Directions
Form-Based Guidelines
Flexible Spacer Designed with Retail in Mind
Contribute to Use Mix in Area
Prohibit Ground Floor Residential
Comprehensive Inventory and Assessment of Mixed Use and
Commercial Areas
Designated Streets to focus Retail
Incremental Approach with Phase stages
Combination of Options
9. Next Steps
More ECDC presentations on:
o How other cities do mixed use
o Successful projects we can learn from
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o More detailed look at economic implications
8. Sound Transit Update – Information Only
Sound Transit Representative gave an overview of the past workshops;
Kent/Des Moines Station Area Workshop – Highline College 5/22/17
Meeting purpose – Sound Transit staff updated workshop participants on the
project’s progress and asked for input on the aesthetics and design qualities of the
Kent/Des Moines Station. Breakout groups provided input on the station entrance
plaza, parking garage, and station canopies. Workshop goals included identifying
design treatment preferences and sharing future input opportunities.
S. 272nd Street Station Area Workshop – Highline College 6/13/17
Meeting purpose – Workshop goals included identifying design treatment
preferences and sharing future opportunities for public and stakeholder input.
Sound Transit staff updated workshop participants on the projects progress and
asked for input on the aesthetics and design qualities of the S. 272nd Station.
Breakout groups provided input on the station entrance plaza and parking garage.
9. Housing Affordability – Information Only
Kent’s housing stock is becoming less affordable, and incomes are generally going
up. Area Median Income (AMI), calculated at the county level, was $89,600 in
2015, and rose to $96,000 in 2017. In 2012 90% of Kent’s occupied rental
housing was affordable to those households earning less than 80% AMI. B 2015, it
was down to 83%, a decrease of seven percentage points in two years. A snapshot
of rents, in June 2017. Show median rent for a two-bedroom apartment was
$1,750. And amount not at all affordable the households earning less than 80%
AMI. In 2015 roughly 61% of Kent’s households earned 80% or below AMI, and
19% of Kent households earned less than 30% AMI. Since then, home values in
Kent have risen by 47% from 2015 to 2017.
11. Adjourned 6:37 pm
______ ___________________________________
Submitted Julie Pulliam
Economic & Community Development Committee
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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: September 22, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
FROM: Danielle Butsick, Long Range Planner/GIS Coordinator
RE: Sound Transit Kent Station Access Improvements
For Meeting of October 9, 2017
SUMMARY:
Sound Transit restored funding for the Kent Station Access Improvements project in
2016; the project was initially authorized in 2008, and suspended in 2010 as a
result of the recession. A new parking structure is the main project component, but
pedestrian and non-motorized improvements will be included as well. ECD staff
continues to partner with Sound Transit staff to ensure that the project is consistent
with City of Kent long-term goals and that implemented improvements enhance the
character of Kent’s downtown. Sound Transit engaged in extensive public outreach
including open houses, stakeholder meetings, and a technical advisory committee
to guide selection of site alternatives. Staff worked with Sound Transit staff and
consultants to narrow the list of alternatives to four sites. This presentation will
provide detailed information on each site to facilitate a recommendation from the
committee regarding a preferred site.
Based on the findings of Sound Transit’s alternatives analysis and alignment with
city vision and goals, staff recommends Site 3 for the parking garage location. This
aligns with the recommendations both from the stakeholder group and from
community members participating in the open house event. The stakeholder group
and members of the public overwhelmingly stated a preference for Site 3. Staff will
be available at the October 9 meeting to provide information and answer questions.
EXHIBITS: None
BUDGET IMPACT: None
cc: Ben Wolters, Economic &Community Development Director
Charlene Anderson, Long Range Planning Manager
P:\Planning\ECDC\2017\SoundTransit_ECDMemo_10-9-2017.doc
MOTION: Recommend the City Council authorize the mayor and council president
to submit a letter on behalf of the city to the Sound Transit Board of Directors
recommending [Site 1]/[Site 2]/[Site 3]/[Site 4]/[alternative site] as the location
for the Sounder Access Improvements project parking garage.
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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: October 9, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and Economic & Community Development Committee
FROM: Brennan Taylor and Kimberlee McArthur
RE: Permitting Volumes and Timelines
For Meeting of October 9, 2017
SUMMARY: The city is experiencing historic levels of permitting activity. Staff will
be presenting a summary of permitting volumes over the last two year highlighting
permit review and permit issuance performance.
EXHIBITS: Graphs
BUDGET IMPACT: None
MOTION: FOR INFORMATION ONLY
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February 337 231 155 (76) -33.0%
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April 327 258 210 (48) -18.6%
May 184 237 226 (11) -4.5%
June 252 278 294 17 6.1%
July 212 224 355 131 58.3%
August 262 230 373 143 62.1%
YTD 1,896 1,851 2,118 267 14.4%
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October 210 182
November 204 163
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March 658 624 659 35 5.6%
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May 1,170 1,119 1,095 (24) -2.1%
June 1,422 1,396 1,389 (7) -0.5%
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August 1,896 1,851 2,118 267 14.4%
September 2,140 2,059
October 2,350 2,241
November 2,554 2,404
December 2,894 2,587
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April 363 302 390 87 28.8%
May 341 339 432 93 27.6%
June 407 356 469 113 31.7%
July 176 263 289 25 9.7%
August 269 240 546 306 127.7%
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October 468 213
November 281 192
December 265 169
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March 607 748 1,206 458 61.2%
April 970 1,051 1,596 545 51.9%
May 1,311 1,389 2,028 639 46.0%
June 1,718 1,746 2,497 752 43.1%
July 1,894 2,009 2,786 777 38.7%
August 2,163 2,249 3,332 1,084 48.2%
September 2,383 2,463
October 2,851 2,676
November 3,132 2,867
December 3,398 3,037
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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 October 9, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and the Economic and Community Development
Committee Members
FROM: Matt Gilbert, Current Planning Manager
RE: Rental Housing Inspection
Information Only
SUMMARY: Over the summer, consultants from Futurewise and Living Well Kent
have held public outreach meetings with multifamily housing residents on the East
Hill, West Hill and in the Valley. The purpose of these meetings was to better
understand the issues related to housing quality as we develop a multifamily
housing inspection program. At the October 9th ECDC meeting, staff will be joined
by Shamso Issac of Living Well Kent to share the results of the outreach and
discuss the next steps in program development.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
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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 October 9, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and the Economic and Community Development `
Committee Members
FROM: Hayley Bonsteel, AICP, Senior Long Range Planner
RE: Meet Me on Meeker – Design and Construction Standards
Information Only
SUMMARY: Meet Me on Meeker is the collaborative redesign of a key gateway and
commercial “main street” connecting the Green River to the historic downtown. The
project has continued to draw interest and support from the community and around
the region since its inception in 2015. Staff have been working with transportation
consultants to develop street standards as an overlay to the adopted Design and
Construction Standards. Once adopted, any redevelopment that occurs along the
corridor will contribute to the vision of a safe and welcoming corridor that embraces
businesses and helps create a true sense of place.
The project was born out of the Economic Development Plan adopted in 2014, and
is highly consistent with over 30 policies in the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, over 15
policies in the 2008 Transportation Master Plan, and the Complete Streets
ordinance adopted in 2016. Public input has helped staff ensure the relevance of
design and engineering choices to the community who lives, works or travels along
Meeker today.
The attached draft standards are preliminary; they are undergoing staff review but
do not yet include staff feedback. Staff will be available at the October 9th meeting
to share a high level overview of the standards and discuss the project work to
date, including outreach and timing.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BE:pm P:\Planning\Hayley\MEET ME ON MEEKER\Presentations and Council Memos\MMOM ECDC Update
7.10.17.docx
Enc: Draft Standards
cc: Ben Wolters, Economic & Community Development Director
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
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SEPTEMBER 2017
MEEKER STREET
STREETSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
City of
DRAFT
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Ben Wolters
Economic & Community Development Director
William Ellis
Economic Development Analyst
Hayley Bonsteel, AICP
Senior Planner
Brian Levenhagen
Park Planner
Tim LaPorte, P.E.
Public Works Director
Chad Bieren, P.E
Deputy Director/City Engineer
Kelly Peterson, AICP
Special Projects/Transportation Manager
Rob Brown
Senior Transportation Planner
John Davies, AICP, PTP
Senior Transportation Planner
Liz Gibson, PLA
Senior Landscape Architect
Sessyle Asato, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
Phuong Nguyen, PLA
Landscape Architect
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Introduction
Purpose of this Document ......................................................................................7
Streetscape Elements ...............................................................................................8
Streetscape Types
Streetscape Type A ..............................................................................................10
Streetscape Type A-1 ...........................................................................................12
Streetscape Type B ................................................................................................14
Streetscape Type C ...............................................................................................16
Streetscape Type D ...............................................................................................18
Streetscape Type E ................................................................................................20
Streetscape Type F ................................................................................................22
Streetscape Elements
Mid-Block Crossing ...............................................................................................24
Minor Intersection/Crossing .................................................................................26
Significant Intersection ..........................................................................................28
Multi-Modal Promenade .......................................................................................30
Amenity Zones........................................................................................................32
Gateway & Public Art Features ...........................................................................34
Streetscape Standards
Hardscape Standards
Pathway & Connector Zones ............................................................................38
Buffer Zone .........................................................................................................39
Pavers ..................................................................................................................39
Walk Zone ..........................................................................................................40
Signage & Illumination Standards
Wayfinding/Directoinal Signs .........................................................................41
Pedestrian & Street Lighting .............................................................................42
Accent Lighting (Columns and Bollards) .........................................................43
Site Furniture Standards
Decorative Bollards ...........................................................................................44
Standard Benches .............................................................................................45
Modular Benches ................................................................................................46
Trash/Recycle Receptacles ................................................................................47
Bicycle Racks .......................................................................................................48
Freestanding Planters .........................................................................................49
Utility Standards
Tree Grates .........................................................................................................50
Trench Drain Grates ...........................................................................................50
Catch Basin Grates ............................................................................................50
Pole Banners ........................................................................................................50
Decorative Utility Covers ..................................................................................51
Utility Boxes ........................................................................................................51
Formliner Patterns ..............................................................................................52
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Introduction
Purpose of this Document ......................................................................................7
Streetscape Elements ...............................................................................................8
Streetscape Types
Streetscape Type A ..............................................................................................10
Streetscape Type A-1 ...........................................................................................12
Streetscape Type B ................................................................................................14
Streetscape Type C ...............................................................................................16
Streetscape Type D ...............................................................................................18
Streetscape Type E ................................................................................................20
Streetscape Type F ................................................................................................22
Streetscape Elements
Mid-Block Crossing ...............................................................................................24
Minor Intersection/Crossing .................................................................................26
Significant Intersection ..........................................................................................28
Multi-Modal Promenade .......................................................................................30
Amenity Zones........................................................................................................32
Gateway & Public Art Features ...........................................................................34
Streetscape Standards
Hardscape Standards
Pathway & Connector Zones ............................................................................38
Buffer Zone .........................................................................................................39
Pavers ..................................................................................................................39
Walk Zone ..........................................................................................................40
Signage & Illumination Standards
Wayfinding/Directoinal Signs .........................................................................41
Pedestrian & Street Lighting .............................................................................42
Accent Lighting (Columns and Bollards) .........................................................43
Site Furniture Standards
Decorative Bollards ...........................................................................................44
Standard Benches .............................................................................................45
Modular Benches ................................................................................................46
Trash/Recycle Receptacles ................................................................................47
Bicycle Racks .......................................................................................................48
Freestanding Planters .........................................................................................49
Utility Standards
Tree Grates .........................................................................................................50
Trench Drain Grates ...........................................................................................50
Catch Basin Grates ............................................................................................50
Pole Banners ........................................................................................................50
Decorative Utility Covers ..................................................................................51
Utility Boxes ........................................................................................................51
Formliner Patterns ..............................................................................................52
Landscape & Retaining Wall Standards
Street Trees ........................................................................................................53
Accent Trees .......................................................................................................54
Planters ...............................................................................................................55
Planted Roadway Medians................................................................................57
Low-Impact Development (LID) ........................................................................58
Appendix A: Plant Photos........................................................................................60
Appendix A: Meeker Street Construction Standards .........................................64
Appendix B: City of Kent Street Design & Construction Standards ..............92
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DESIGN PRINCIPLES
• Attract and support pedestrian activity
• Create character and a sense of place and community
• Humanize the street corridor
• Design for aesthetics as well as function
• Create a safe environment for all users
• Utilize sustainable options
INTRODUCTION WHAT IS A STREETSCAPE?
Streetscape: the appearance or view of a street.
street·scape noun \’strēt-,skāp\ Source: merriam-webster.com
Along the Meeker Street corridor this area includes, but is not
limited to, the sidewalk surface, medians, crosswalks, street trees,
bike facilities, lighting and site furnishings. Site furnishings can
include, but are not limited to, benches, planters, tree grates, litter
and recycling receptacles, bicycle racks, transit shelters, newsstands,
bollards and banners. The sidewalk surface generally runs from
the building face to the street curb and may include public plazas.
DESIGN
The streetscape for the Meeker Street design
offers a mix of contemporary aesthetics, diverse
playfulness, stimulating urbanity, interactive
pedestrian theme, bike facilities with durable,
low-maintenance materials, following low-
impact development principles where possible.
The Streetscape Plan classifies the different
street segments by design ‘types’ that reflect the character of the area in which they
are located. Streetscape overlays address the treatment of Gateways, Celebratory
Corners and Prominent Intersections. With careful implementation, the Streetscape
Plan will create a unique corridor for the City of Kent, providing an attractive, safe
and pedestrian-friendly environment.
There are two emerging themes mixed together throughout the corridor; innovation
and multicultural. The innovation theme builds upon the City of Kent’s historical and
emerging role as a leader in the high-technology industries. Streetscape elements of
this theme would be contemporary, interactive, informative and playful and include
modern lighting features, interpretive displays, and public art installations. The
multicultural theme would celebrate the wide range of cultures and people that make
up the City of Kent. Streetscape elements of this theme would be diversely flexible,
inviting, stimulating, and engaging and include multicolored as well as mixed material
paving, colorful lighting, flexible seating, cultural art pieces, and community-oriented
displays.
diverse
inviting
stimulating
engaging
contemporary
interactive
informative
playful
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PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This document provides guidance for City staff,
property owners/developers and engineering and
design consultants for the design and construction
of the Meeker Street Streetscape.
The Standards established in this document will
help streamline the permitting by providing pre-
approved streetscape elements. Any improvement
project along Meeker Street will go through a
review and official approval process by City staff
prior to construction installation.
The Standards will also assure over time that
Meeker Street streetscape design, including the
materials and furnishings used, create an attractive
yet cohesive look and feel for the corridor. These
highly visible infrastructure and streetscape
improvements are vital to the success of Meeker
Street, providing spaces for the everyday
interaction of people, community events, and for
development of adjoining private property.
The Standards will help advance the revitalization
process, create safer public spaces, and generate
a greater sense of community pride and economic
vitality.
This document establishes a distinct set of guidelines
for the Meeker Street corridor superseding the
City of Kent Downtown Design Guidelines and all
other previous City of Kent visioning documents.
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
STEP 1.Locate the project on the Streetscape
Types Map (page 9) to determine which
Streetscape Type(s) applies.
STEP 2.Use the Key to locate the page(s) specific
to the relevant Streetscape Type(s).
STEP 3.Take a look at the plan- and section-view
graphics; they illustrate which Streetscape
Elements are required (or optional) for a
given Streetscape Type and provide basic
information on quantity and/or spacing.
STEP 5.The Meeker Street Streetscape Standards
page(s) for each Streetscape Element
provides detailed specifications (for
standard items) or characteristics (for
custom items), as well as photos/graphics
and specific information on location,
quantity and spacing requirements.
STEP 6.Review the Appendices for references
to relevant Standard Details, Roadway
Standards, and photos of trees and plants.
STEP 4.Use the lime green bubbles,
and the Key, to locate the
page(s) specific to the relevant
Streetscape Elements.
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#STEP 7.DON’T FORGET! This document is
for guidance only; all roadway and
streetscape designs must be approved by
the City of Kent.
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ABBREVIATIONS
• Approx. .....................................Approximately
• Dia. .....................................................Diameter
• Ht. ...........................................................Height
• Max. ..................................................Maximum
• Min. .....................................................Minimum
• Typ. .......................................................Typical
• O.C. .......................................................On-Center
• O.D. .......................................Outside Diameter
• I.D. ...........................................Inside Diameter
STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS
The proposed design for Meeker Street would create new improvements along the north and south sides of the street.
The north side would be improved with wide sidewalks, a landscaped buffer/amenity zone and on-street parking. The
south side would feature a multi-modal promenade that extends along the south side of Meeker Street from the Green
River Trail to 6th Avenue S., which will then transition to the core downtown street section. Gowe Street is envisioned as the
bicycle-oriented corridor connection through the downtown area. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the main design concepts for
the south side of Meeker Street. The proposed design would include the following elements:
Amenity Zones
The proposed promenade incorprates “amenity zones”
which can involve design elements such as: pedestrian-
scaled lighting, accent lighting, bicycle parking, benches,
custom seating, trash receptacles, interpretive signs,
wayfinding signage, and public art. Landscaping and
street trees are included in this zone and nodes could be
developed to allow for outdoor dining or other activities.
Connector Zones (6’ width)
Sidewalk areas that provide cut-thru connection from
on-street parking to the walk zone areas for pedestrian
circulation and access to businesses.
Planted Center Medians
Provides left turn pockets for turning traffic or landscaped
areas where turn lanes are not needed. They can also
provide pedestrian refuges for mid-block crossing areas.
On-Street Parking
Provides convenient parking to businesses and a buffer
between the Promenade and sidewalks from vehicle
traffic on Meeker Street.
Buffer Zones (4’ width)
Provide areas that separate pedestrian pathways from
moving traffic. This zone could contain street trees, lighting,
and landscaped areas.
Walk Zones (6’ width)
Sidewalk areas that provide for pedestrian circulation
and access to businesses.
Pathway
Two-way path can be used as a walkway, for bicycle
travel, and parents with strollers.
Multi-Modal Promenade
The combination of buffer zones, amenity zones, walk
and two-way bicycle paths (pathway) into a single multi-
modal element. This concept would provide an attractive
pedestrian-scaled feature that would be used by a mix
of users including bicyclists, strollers, dog walkers and
runners. The promenade is a flexible space and could
accommodate festivals and other events.
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{ MEEKER STREET } STREETSCAPE TYPES
Streetscape Type A .........................pg. 10
Streetscape Type A-1 .....................pg. 12
Streetscape Type B .........................pg. 14
Streetscape Type C .........................pg. 16
Streetscape Type D .........................pg. 18
Streetscape Type E ..........................pg. 20
Streetscape Type F ..........................pg. 22
Mid-Block Crossings ........................pg. 24
Minor Intersections/Crossings.........pg. 26
Significant Intersections ...................pg. 28
Multi-Modal Promenade .................pg. 30
Gateway Features ...........................pg. 34
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE A
3 LANE SECTION WITH MEDIAN
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Asphalt Roadway
Streetscape Type A creates a visible pedestrian-oriented
street experience by creating an east/west connection through
to the the heart of the corridor with slower moving traffic, on-
street parking and features hat will encourage non-motorized
activities. This streetscape type transitions where the roadway
becomes wider to accommodate vehicular traffic coming from
Washington Avenue South.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
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Element number; see key
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE A
3 LANE SECTION WITH MEDIAN
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KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE A REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
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Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .............................. ........................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection]............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..................................................................................... ........................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ. .............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
Planted Roadway Median ..............................................................................................................pg. 57
4’
Buffer
Zone
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Walk
Zone
14’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(on-street parking, center medians,
turn and travel lanes; see note)
5’
Buffer
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6’
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25’ Promenade;
see page 30
Curb Curb 10’
Pathway
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Zone
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Bldg.
Zone
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE A-1
3 LANE SECTION WITH MEDIAN
724
Asphalt Roadway
Streetscape Type A-1 is located along existing property that
will remain on the south side of Meeker Street. This section
works where on-street parking is not needed along the south
side of Meeker Street. The removed on-street parking makes
room for both the multi-modal promenade and walk zones.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
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Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE A-1
3 LANE SECTION WITH MEDIAN
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KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE A-1 REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
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Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones ..............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .............................. ........................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection]............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..................................................................................... ........................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ. .............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
Planted Roadway Median ..............................................................................................................pg. 57
4’
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Walk
Zone
14’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(on-street parking, center medians,
turn and travel lanes; see note)4’
Buffer
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see page 30
Curb Curb 10’
Pathway
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE B
5 LANE SECTION | 600’ WEST OF WASHINGTON AVENUE
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Streetscape Type B section maintains the streetscape elements
within a widened roadway that accommodates traffic west of
the Washington Avenue South intersection.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
KEY
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE B
5 LANE SECTION | 600’ WEST OF WASHINGTON AVENUE
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Buffer
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Walk
Zone
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Roadway
(center medians, on-street parking,
turn and travel lanes; see note)
5’
Buffer
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Walk
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see page 30
Curb Curb
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Amenity
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KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE B REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
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Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ. .............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
Planted Roadway Median ..............................................................................................................pg. 57
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4 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN WASHINGTON AVENUE AND THOMPSON AVENUE
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Asphalt Roadway
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Streetscape Type C section provides a widened roadway to
accommodate traffic east of the Washington Avenue South
intersection. The multi-modal promenade is continued through
this section on the south side without the sidewalk.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
KEY
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE C
4 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN WASHINGTON AVENUE AND THOMPSON AVENUE
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4’
Buffer
Zone
8’
Walk
Zone
14’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(on-street parking, turn and
travel lanes; see note)
4’
Buffer
Zone
25’ Promenade;
see page 30
Curb Curb 10’
Pathway
5’
Amenity
Zone
2’
Bldg.
Zone
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KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE C REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
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Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE D
3 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN THOMPSON AVENUE AND LINCOLN AVENUE
4
6
The section at Streetscape Type D is constrained by the SR-167
overpass which results in narrowed sidewalk widths on both north
and south sides of Meeker Street. While the on-street parking
is eliminated, this section still maintains the north side elements
from the east and continues the multi-modal promenade on the
south of Meeker Street.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE D
3 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN THOMPSON AVENUE AND LINCOLN AVENUE
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4’-6’
Walk
Zone
4’-6’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(travel lanes; see note)
10’
Pathway
20’ Sidewalk
Curb Curb
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(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
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Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [one (1) min. per block] ..................................................................................................pg. 45
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 20’ of intersection & not under bridge overpass]........pg. 47
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. [not under bridge overpass] .................................................................................pg. 53
Planter, typ. [not under bridge overpass] .......................................................................................pg. 55
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE E
2 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN LINCOLN AVENUE AND 6TH AVENUE
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The Streetscape Type E section illustrates the sidewalk and
multi-modal promenade continuing through this section on the
south side. A transition area will be designed to terminate the
multi-modal promenade at 6th Avenue North.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
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Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE E
2 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN LINCOLN AVENUE AND 6TH AVENUE
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22
4’
Buffer
Zone
8’
Walk
Zone
12’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(travel lanes, on-street parking; see note)
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Curb Curb
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KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE E REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
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Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
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5’
Buffer
Zone
6’
Walk
Zone
25’ Promenade;
see page 30
10’
Pathway
4’
Amenity
Zone
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE F
2 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN 6TH AVENUE AND CENTRAL AVENUE
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The Streetscape Type F section illustrates the Downtown section
with sidewalks on both sides and on-street parallel parking.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
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MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE F
2 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN 6TH AVENUE AND CENTRAL AVENUE
12
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4’
Buffer
Zone
8’
Walk
Zone
12’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(travel lanes, on-street parking; see note)
4’
Buffer
Zone
8’
Walk
Zone
12’ Sidewalk
13
Curb Curb
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KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE F REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
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Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
P lanter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
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24
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MEEKER STREET | MID-BLOCK CROSSING
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only; actual roadway and streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B for specific roadway sections including number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal facilities.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
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• Accent Pavers at Mid-Block Crossing Planters: 12” hexagon pavers
• Crosswalk: 12’-0” wide in 1’-0”x1’-0” sawcut grid scoring, light broom finish
• ADA Detectable Warning Surface: Yellow (Federal Color #33538)
MID-BLOCK CROSSING
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MEEKER STREET STREETSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
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Mid-Block Crossings allow for highly-visible
crossing locations that facilitate pedestrian activity.
Crossings could be raised to provide traffic calming.
KEY | MID-BLOCK CROSSING REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Pavers (Walk Zones) .......................................................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Wayfinding/Directional Signs ........................................................................................................pg. 41
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Accent Bollard Lighting ...................................................................................................................pg. 43
Decorative Bollard ..........................................................................................................................pg. 44
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
Planted Roadway Median (if possible) ..........................................................................................pg. 57
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MEEKER STREET | MINOR INTERSECTION/CROSSING
• Intersection Corners: 1’-0” wide grid bands in gray cement concrete, acid-wash finish
• Accent Pavers at Corners: 12” hexagon pavers & 6” square pavers in various colors
• Intersection Pattern: 6’-0” x 6’-0” sawcut grid scoring, medium broom finish
• Crosswalk: 14’-0” wide in 1’-0”x1’-0” sawcut grid scoring, light broom finish
• ADA Detectable Warning Surface: Yellow (Federal Color #33538)
MINOR INTERSECTION/CROSSING
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
NOTE: Layouts shown are for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street parking
requirements and multi-modal facilities. KEY
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Asphalt
Roadway
16 520
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Minor Intersections/Crossings are located at minor intersections
along Meeker Street where multiple levels of cross traffic co-
mingle. The raised intersection and curbless corners better
facilitate various movements.
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KEY | MINOR INTERSECTION/CROSSING REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
Examples of treatments including, roadway lighting, seating, sidewalk treatments and landscaped planters
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Pavers (Walk Zones) .......................................................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Wayfinding/Directional Signs ........................................................................................................pg. 41
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Accent Column Lighting ...................................................................................................................pg. 43
Heavy Duty Bollard ........................................................................................................................pg. 44
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Utility Boxes (as required) ..............................................................................................................pg. 51
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
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• Intersection Corners: 1’-0” wide grid bands in gray cement concrete, acid-wash finish
• Accent Pavers at Corners: 12” hexagon pavers & 6” square pavers in various colors
• Crosswalk: 14’-0” wide in 1’-0”x1’-0” sawcut grid scoring, light broom finish
• ADA Detectable Warning Surface: Yellow (Federal Color #33538)
MEEKER STREET | SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTION
MEEKER STREET & WASHINGTON AVENUE
SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTION
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only; actual roadway and streetscape designs to be approved by
the City of Kent. See Appendix B for specific roadway sections including number of travel lanes, on-street parking
requirements and multi-modal facilities.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
KEY
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Asphalt
Roadway
Asphalt
Intersection
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Significant Intersections are located along Meeker Street at Russel Road, 64th Avenue, Washington
Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. These signalized intersections accommodate larger volumes of
vehicular traffic as well as alternative modes of transportation circulating through the space.
Examples of significant intersection treatments including, public art, seating, potted and landscaped planters
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Pavers (Walk Zones) .......................................................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Wayfinding/Directional Signs ........................................................................................................pg. 41
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Accent Column Lighting ...................................................................................................................pg. 43
Decorative Bollard ..........................................................................................................................pg. 44
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Utility Boxes (as required) ..............................................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
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KEY | SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTION REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
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MEEKER STREET | MULTI-MODAL PROMENADE
A key element along the Meeker Street corridor is the
Muli-Modal Promenade which will run along the south
side from the Green River Trail to 6th Avenue North. It
is designed to accommodate a mix of users including
pedestrians, bicyclists and strollers.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only; actual design
of Multi-Modal Promenade to be approved by the City of Kent.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
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• Pathway Hardscape: 4’-0” O.C. sawcut scoring in gray cement concrete, light broom finish
• Connector Hardscape: 18” long x 4” wide concrete pavers in warm gray color
• Accent Pavers along Pathway: 12” long x 4” wide concrete pavers in various specified colors
MULTI-MODAL PROMENADE
1 1 1PLAN
SECTION
MULTI-MODAL PROMENADE LOCATIONS
Multi-modal Promenade are required at the following locations:
• Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C,
Streetscape Type D, and Streetscape Type E
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KEY | MULTI-MODAL PROMENADE REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ..................................................................pg. 38
Wayfinding/Directional Signs .......................................................................................................pg. 41
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Examples of multi-modal promenades
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AMENITY ZONES SPECIFICATIONS
• Locations: One (1) zone at radius return of each
intersection (incl. future/planned); one (1) every
90’-0” o.c.; two (2) zones within certain distance
from mid-block line (see below)
• Size: Min. of 20’-0” X 4’-0”
AMENITY ZONES LOCATIONS
Amenity Zones are required at the following locations:
• Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape
Type C, and Streetscape Type E
MEEKER STREET | AMENITY ZONES
NOTE: Layouts shown are
for illustrative purposes
only; actual designs of
Amenity Zones to be
approved by the City of
Kent.
Amenity Zones is a pedestrian-friendly
and publicly active area consisting of
site furnishings as well as public art,
interpretive signage and accent lighting.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see keyExample of amenity zone with freestanding planters, trees,
tables, chairs, accent lighting and receptacles
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AMENITY ZONE LAYOUTS
Sidewalk Sidewalk
Amenity
Zone, typ.
Sidewalk
radius
return
radius
return
mid-block
crossing
90’20’20’90’ 90’90’90’90’
120’120’100’
Examples of amenity zones with planters, railings, custom seating, bicycle racks, accent lighting and receptacles
KEY | AMENITY ZONES REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Wayfinding/Directional Signs ........................................................................................................pg. 41
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Accent Bollard Lighting ...................................................................................................................pg. 43
Decorative Bollard ..........................................................................................................................pg. 44
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
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~750’ block
~180’ block~430’ block
120’
Amenity
Zone, typ.
Amenity
Zone, typ.
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MEEKER STREET | GATEWAY & PUBLIC ART FEATURES
Gateways and Public Art are welcoming elements that creates
a sense of arrival and passageway to a special place. They
are located at key locations along Meeker Street.
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GATEWAY AND PUBLIC ART FEATURE LOCATIONS
Gateway and Public Art are required at the following locations:
• Center median east of Green River bridge
• Flanking on either side just east of Green River bridge
• Within right-of-way corners at Prominent Intersection
• Underpass area of SR-167
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{ MEEKER STREET } STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
Hardscape..............................................pg. 38
Signage & Illumination..............................pg. 41
Street Furniture .............................................pg. 44
Utility ......................................................pg.51
Landscape & Retaining Wall ......................pg. 52
NOTE: Approved equal products shall match
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HARDSCAPE TREATMENT | PATHWAY & CONNECTOR ZONES 1
CEMENT CONCRETE PATHWAY
• Material: 3,000 psi cement concrete
• Pattern: 4’-0” x 4’-0” grid scoring
• Joints: 1/4” thick x 1/2” deep sawcuts
• Finish: Medium Broom Finish
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to
back of curb
• Concrete Color: Natural gray
PAVERS AT CONNECTOR ZONE
• Manufacturer: Stepstone Inc.*
• Model: Narrow Modular Pavers
• Material: Precast cement concrete pavers
• Joints: 1/8” wide
• Size: 3” wide x 18” long x 4” tall
• Finish: Sandblast
• Color: Shades of gray
• Installation Type: Mortar set on concrete rat
slab
ACCENT PAVER STRIP ON PATHWAY
• Manufacturer: Stepstone Inc.*
• Model: Narrow Modular Pavers
• Material: Precast cement concrete pavers
• Joints: 1/8” wide
• Size: 3” wide x 12” long x 4” tall
• Finish: Sandblast
• Color (Left to Right): Almond #1406, Expresso Brown #1808, Caramel
#1810, Iceberg Green #1805, Agave #1812, Granada White #1801
• Installation Type: Mortar set on concrete rat slab
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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ACCENT PAVER SQUARESON WALK ZONE
HARDSCAPE TREATMENT | BUFFER ZONE 2
PAVERS AT BUFFER ZONE
• Material: Precast cement concrete pavers
• Manufacturer: Tectura Designs
• Model: P12
• Joints: 1/8” wide
• Size: 13-9/16” wide x 2” tall hexagon
• Color: Shades of warm gray, light gray & light beige
• Installation Type: Mortar set on concrete rat slab
HARDSCAPE ACCENT TREATMENT | PAVERS 3
SIDEWALK AT BUFFER ZONE
• Material: 3,000 psi cement concrete
• Pattern: 1’-0” x 1’-0” grid scoring
• Joints: 1/4” thick x 1/2” deep sawcuts
• Finish: Medium Broom Finish
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to back of
curb
• Concrete Color: Natural gray
• Manufacturer: Stepstone Inc.*
• Model: Pavers
• Material: Precast cement concrete pavers
• Joints: 1/8” wide
• Size: 3” x 3” x 4” tall
• Finish: Sandblast
• Color (Left to Right): Almond #1406, Expresso Brown #1808, Caramel
#1810, Iceberg Green #1805, Agave #1812, Granada White #1801
• Installation Type: Mortar set on concrete rat slab
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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HARDSCAPE TREATMENT | WALK ZONE 4
CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK
CEMENT CONCRETE CROSSWALK
• Locations: Mid-block crossings
• Material: 5,000 psi cement concrete
• Crosswalk Width: 10’-0’ minimum
• Pattern: 1’-0” x 1’-0” grid scoring
• Joints: 1/4” thick x 1/2” deep sawcuts
• Finish: Heavy Broom Finish
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to back of curb
• ADA Detectable Warning Surface: Yellow (Federal
Color #33538)
• Material: 3,000 psi cement concrete
• Pattern: 2’-0” x 2’-0” grid scoring
• Joints: 1/4” thick x 1/2” deep sawcuts
• Finish: Medium Broom Finish
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to
back of curb
• Concrete Color: Natural gray
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WAYFINDING/DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
• Designs for both wayfinding an directional signs to be
determined by the City Arts Commission and Council to create a
cohesive signage system for the entire corridor
• Directional signs can be mounted on Column Lighting
directional sign photo example
SIGNAGE STANDARDS | WAYFINDING/DIRECTIONAL SIGNS 5
WAYFINDING/DIRECTIONAL SIGN LOCATIONS
Wayfinding Signs are required at the following locations:
• At decision-making points along Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C,
Streetscape Type D, Streetscape Type E, and Streetscape Type F
• At decision-making points at Mid-Block Crossings
• At decision-making points at Significant Intersections
• At decision-making points at Minor Intersections/Crossings
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PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: AEC Illumination Corp.
• Model: Delos 1 LED
• Pole Spacing: 60’ to 80’ on center
• Mounting Height: 14’, 1.5’ length single arm
and dual arms
• Layout Pattern: Staggered with roadway scale
luminaires
• Color/Finish: Dark gray polyester powdercoat
STREET LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: AEC Illumination Corp.
• Model: Delos 2 LED
• Pole Spacing: 70’-90’ on center
• Mounting Height: 30’, 4’ length single arm
• Layout Pattern: Staggered
• Color/Finish: Dark gray polyester powdercoat
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BOLLARD LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms + Surfaces *
• Model: Light Column Bollard, LBLCO-504
• Shield Patterns: Kente, Perforated, Scape, Argyle
• Installation Type: Embed
COLUMN LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms + Surfaces *
• Model: Light Column, LPLCO-612
• Shield Patterns: Huron, Willow, Vertical, Horizontal
• Customization: Mounting arms for directional signs
• Installation Type: Embed
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ILLUMINATION STANDARDS | ACCENT BOLLARD LIGHTING 9
COLUMN LIGHTING LOCATIONS
Column Lighting are required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones near Significant Intersection
• Amenity Zones near Minor Intersections/Crossings
• Amenity Zones near Mid-Block Crossings
BOLLARD LIGHTING LOCATIONS
Bollard Lighting are required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones near Mid-Block Crossings
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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STREET FURNITURE STANDARDS | DECORATIVE BOLLARDS 10
STREET FURNITURE STANDARDS | HEAVY DUTY BOLLARDS 11
HEAVY DUTY BOLLARD SPECIFICATIONS
• Concrete Manufacturer: QCP QuickCrete Products *
• Material: Standard gray precast cement concrete
• Model/Size: Modified “Sheared” 36” tall x 12” wide
• Concrete Texture: Exposed finish surface
• Col or/Sealer: Slate gray, clear anti-graffiti coating
• Installation Type: Embed mount
• Metal Manufacturer: Bailey Streetscene *
• Mat erial/Finish: Stainless steel type 316, brush satin
• Model/Size: Anti ram semi dome top, 8” dia. x 36” ht.;
60” overall length, 48” galvanized steel inner core
• Sealer: Clear anti-graffiti coating
• Installation Type: Embed mount
DECORATIVE BOLLARD SPECIFICATIONS
• Concrete Manufacturer: QCP QuickCrete Products *
• Material: Standard gray precast cement concrete
• Model/Size: Shear Q-SHR-B 36” tall x 10” wide, 193lbs.
• Concrete Texture: Exposed finish surface
• Col or/Sealer: Slate gray, clear anti-graffiti coating
• Installation Type: Embed mount
• Metal Manufacturer: Bailey Streetscene *
• Material/Finish: Stainless steel type 316, brush satin
• Model/Size: Semi dome top, 4” dia. x 36” ht.; 60” overall
length, 48” steel inner core
• Sealer: Clear anti-graffiti coating
• Installation Type: Embed mount
DECORATIVE BOLLARD LOCATIONS
Decorative Bollards are required at the following locations:
• Significant Intersection and Minor Intersections/Crossings; 5’-0” O.C. typ., 3’-0” from edge of
roadway
HEAVY DUTY BOLLARD LOCATIONS
Heavy Duty Bollards are required at the following locations:
• Significant Intersection and Minor Intersections/Crossings; 5’-0” O.C. typ., 3’-0” from edge of
roadway
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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BENCH TYPE 1 SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms+Surfaces *
• Model: Trio, backless and backed
• Size: 6’ lengths
• Material: Cast aluminum frame,
aluminum slats
• Colors: Silver gray and titanium gray
• Installation Type: Surface mount
BENCH TYPE 2 SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms+Surfaces *
• Model: Balance, backless and backed
• Size: 6’ lengths
• Material: Cast aluminum frame, stainless steel
seats
• Colors: Silver gray and titanium gray
• Installation Type: Surface mount
STREET FURNITURE STANDARDS | STANDARD BENCHES
STANDARD BENCH LOCATIONS
Standard Benches are required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C, Streetscape
Type D, Streetscape Type E, Streetscape F, Mid-Block Crossings, Significant Intersections, and
Minor Intersections/Crossings
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MODULAR SEATING SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Landscape Forms, Inc. *
• Model: Escofet Milenio
• Size: Various configurations
• Material: Reinforced cast stone
• Color: Standard gray with waterproof finish
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MODULAR BENCH LOCATIONS
Modular Benches are required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C, Streetscape
Type D, Streetscape Type E, Streetscape F, Mid-Block Crossings, Significant Intersections, and
Minor Intersections/Crossings
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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16 GAL CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms+Surfaces *
• Model: Dispatch SLDIS216
• Material: Solid cast aluminum construction
• Description: Hinged side-access doors, split-
stream models with two separate half-liners
• Polyethylene Liner: (2) 16 gal
• Color: Powdercoat titanium
• Installation Type: Freestanding concrete base,
surface mount
18 GAL CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Landscape Forms *
• Model: MultipliCITY, double
• Description: Side-deposit, side-door
opening
• Black Liner: (2) 18 gal
• Color: Prefinished anodized aluminum
• Installation Type: Embed mount
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TRASH/RECYCLE RECEPTACLE LOCATIONS
Trash/Recycle Receptacles are required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C, Streetscape
Type D, Streetscape Type E, Streetscape F, Mid-Block Crossings, Significant Intersections, and
Minor Intersections/Crossings
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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BICYCLE RACK SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms+Surfaces *
• Model: Twist
• Material: Solid cast aluminum frame and
cover plates
• Capacity: 2 bikes
• Color: Titanium and any RAL powder coat
color
• Installation Type: Surface mount
CUSTOM BICYCLE RACK CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufacturer: SportWorks *
• Model: No Scratch in Circular or Tofino
• Material: Stainless steel, santoprene TPV soft pad
• Finish: Bead blasted
• Capacity: 2 bikes
• Installation Type: Surface mount
Circular
Custom Tofino
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BICYCLE RACK LOCATIONS
Bicycle Racks are required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C, Streetscape
Type D, Streetscape Type E, and Streetscape Type F
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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FREESTANDING PLANTER SPECIFICATIONS
• Concrete Planter Manufacturer: QCP QuickCrete Products *
• Models: Low Bowl Round, Crest Round
• Material: Steel reinforced precast concrete
• Colors: Natural, Latte, French Gray, Bungalow (colors may vary for each type)
• Concrete Texture: Craftsmans Etch
• Concrete Sealer: Standard gloss sealer per manufacturer
STREET FURNITURE STANDARDS | FREESTANDING PLANTERS
Crest Round | QR-CRE3630P in French GrayLow Bowl Round | QR-GE2623 in Latte
• Wood Planter Manufacturer: Tournelsol
Siteworks *
• Models: Boulevard Planters
• Material: FSC certified wood cladding with
FRP fiberglass liner
• Sizes: Varies, 4’-0” max width x 2’-6” max
height
• Metal Planter Manufacturer: Tournelsol
Siteworks *
• Model: Wilshire Collection
• Material: Reinforced FRP fiberglass material,
rectangular shapes, 1/8” - 3/16” wall thickness
• Finish: Metal-matched-pain (MMP) acrylic
enamel finishes or metal-infused gelcoat.
• Surface Texture: T-1 texture
• Sizes: Varies, 4’-0” max width, 2’-6” max height
FREESTANDING PLANTER LOCATIONS
Freestanding Planters are optional at the following locations:
• Significant Intersections, Minor Intersections/Crossings, Amenity Zones
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TRENCH DRAIN GRATE SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Urban Accessories *
• Model: Varies
• Size: 6”x18”
• Material: 100% Recycled Grey Iron (ASTM A48 class
35b), Recyclable Ductile Iron (ASTM A536, class 65-45-12)Variations
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TREE GRATE SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Iron Age Designs *
• Model: Divisadero, DIX72-72I99TGHP
• Material: Cast Grey Iron (ASTM A48 CL 25), raw finish
• Spacing: 26’ O.C
• Installation Type: Standard or paver/adjustable with
angle stock perimeter frame
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STANDARD POLE BANNER SPECIFICATIONS
• Arm Manufacturer: BannerSaver *
• Arm Model: Spring-loaded Roadway Pole Banner #5388794
• Arm Material: Cast aluminun, fiberglass single banner arms
• Bracket and Arm Finish: Polyester powdercoating to match pole
color
• Banner Manufacturer: Britten *
Banner Size: 30” wide x 60” tall
• Banner Material: Heavy duty 18 oz. premium vinyl, double-
sided, 1” webbing with hems, grommets and wind flaps
• Banner Finish: Matte
CATCH BASIN SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Iron Age Designs *
• Model/Size: Divisadero, Varies
• Material: 100% Recycled Grey Iron (ASTM A48 class
35b), Recyclable Ductile Iron (ASTM A536, class 65-45-12)
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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UTILITY STANDARDS | DECORATIVE UTILITY COVERS 19
UTILITY STANDARDS | UTILITY BOXES 20
UTILITY BOX SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: TrafficWrapz *
• Model: TW 360hd
• Description: TW 360C-OV fil provides graffiti-proof
protection for large graphics and surfaces, UV protectant,
fade-resistant with AdhesiveGuard protection, 1 mil thick
with permenant acylic pressure and heat sensitive assist
roll laminators
STANDARD MANHOLE COVER SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Urban Accessories *
• Model: Varies
• Size: 24” dia
• Material: 100% recycled gray iron (ASTM A48 class 35b), Silicon Bronze (ASTM B26)
• Finishes: Hot-dipped galvanized steel, raw natural bronze finish
Flat Rainbow Dandelion Manaco
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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TRADITIONAL FORMLINER PATTERN
• Manufacturer: AP Formliners *
• Model: Ledgestone Drystack #933
• Material: High reuse elastomeric
• Pattern Description: Randomly stacked ledgestone
with roughed broken surface
CONTEMPORARY FORMLINER PATTERN
• Manufacturer: AP Formliners *
• Model: Ipswich #707
• Material: High reuse elastomeric
• Pattern Description: Vertical lines with merging
joints with smooth surface
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* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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LANDSCAPE STANDARDS | STREET TREES 22
STREET TREE SPECIFICATIONS
STREET TREE LOCATIONS
• Species: Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’/ Wildfire Tupelo
Ulmus propinqua ‘JFS-Bieberich’/ Emerald Sunshine Elm
• Layout: Cluster in groups of 6-10 min of a single species, per layout diagram below.
• Minimum Size: 2.5” caliper, 12’-14’ height
• Standard Spacing: Varies based on planter spacing; 25’ min.
• Standard Offsets: Per City of Kent Standard Plans 6-50 and 6-54
• Planting Requirements: Per City of Kent Standard Plan 6-55
Street Trees are required at the following locations:
• In all* Planters within Buffer Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C,
Streetscape Type D, Streetscape Type E, and Streetscape F, as well as in Planted Roadway Medians.
Street Trees provide shade and a sense of separation
between sidewalk/pathway users and the roadway.
They also help with traffic calming and intercept rainfall
to slow stormwater runoff.
* NOTE: Street Tree locations shall be determined based on
required offsets from existing utilities and to meet sight
distance requirements at driveways and intersections; locations
must be approved by the City of Kent prior to installation. See
Appendix A, page 60, for street tree photos.
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ACCENT TREE SPECIFICATIONS
• Species: Amelanchier laevis ‘JFS-Arb’/ Spring Flurry Serviceberry
Cornus kousa x nuttallii ‘KN4-43’/ Starlight Dogwood
Magnolia acuminata ‘Butterflies’/ Butterflies Magnolia
Stewartia pseudocamellia/ Japanese Stewartia
• Layout: Maximum of (2) different species per block; cluster in groups of 3-5 min.
of a single species, per layout diagram on page 54.
• Minimum Size: 2” caliper, 10’-12’ height
• Standard Spacing: Varies based on planter spacing; 20’ min.
• Standard Offsets: Per City of Kent Standard Plans 6-50 and 6-54.
• Planting Requirements: Per City of Kent Standard Plan 6-55.
ACCENT TREE LOCATIONS
Accent Trees are required at the following locations:
• In all* Planters within Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C,
and Streetscape Type E, as well as in Planters at Mid-Block Crossings, Minor Intersections/Crossings
and Significant Intersections.
Accent trees add visual variety to the streetscape
and highlight special locations. They provide seasonal
interest with flowers in the spring or summer and colorful
foliage in the fall.
* NOTE: Accent Tree locations shall be determined based
on required offsets from existing utilities and to meet sight
distance requirements at driveways and intersections; locations
must be approved by the City of Kent prior to installation. See
Appendix A, page 61, for accent tree photos.
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LANDSCAPE STANDARDS | PLANTERS 24
PLANTER SPECIFICATIONS
• Size: Min. 20’-0” X 4’-0” for Planters within Buffer Zones and Amentity Zones; min. 120 SF for
Planters within curb bulb-outs at Mid-Block Crossings and intersections.
• Standard Spacing: Planters within Amenity Zone shall be spaced between required amentity zone
elements (see page 33); Planters within Buffer Zone shall be spaced based on roadway, on-street
parking and luminaire layout*.
• Soil Amendment Requirements: Min. 24” depth topsoil and 2” depth bark mulch.
• Recommended Species: See plant schedule, page 56.
PLANTER LOCATIONS
Accent Trees are required at the following locations:
• Within Buffer Zones and Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape
Type C, Streetscape Type D, Streetscape Type E, and Streetscape F, as well as in Planted Roadway
Medians and wthin curb bulb-outs at Mid-Block Crossings, Minor Intersections/Crossings, and
Significant Intersections.
Planters soften the streetscape, provide a buffer
between sidewalk/pathway users and the roadway,
and slow stormwater runoff. They provide seasonal
interest with a mix of deciduous and evergreen shrubs,
grasses, groundcovers and perennials.
* NOTE: All Planter locations shall be determined based on
roadway layout and sight distance requirements; planting plans
to be approved by the City of Kent prior to installation.
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SHRUBS Other Varieties
Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’/ Concorde Japanese Barberry • • •
2’ 2’ ‘Goruzam’
Calluna vulgaris ‘Aphrodite’/ Aphrodite Scotch Heather •• •
1.5’ 2’ ‘Athene’
Daphne x transatlantica ‘Blafra’/ Eternal Fragrance Daphne • • • •
2.5’ 2.5’
Escallonia ‘Newport Dwarf/ Newport Dwarf Escallonia • • • •3’ 3’ ‘Compakta’
Fothergilla gardenii ‘Blue Mist’/ Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla • •3’ 3’
Hebe pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’/ Sutherland Hebe •• •1.5’ 2’ ‘Western Hills’
Kalmia latifolia ‘Elf’/ Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel • • •3’ 3’ ‘Minuet’
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’/ Hidcote English Lavender •• •2’ 2’ ‘Twickle Purple’
Rhododendron ‘Nancy Evans’/ Nancy Evans Rhododendron • ••3’ 3’ ‘Percy Wiseman’
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis/ Dwarf Sweetbox • • • •2’ 4’
Spiraea japonica ‘Galen’/ Double Play Artist Spirea •2.5’ 3’ ‘Goldmound’
Vaccinium moupinense/ Himalayan Blueberry •• •1.5’ 1.5’
GRASSES Other Varieties
Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’/ Golden Variegated Sweet Flag • • •1’ .5’ ‘Oborozuki’
Carex testacea/ Orange New Zealand Sedge • ••1.5’ 1.5’
Festuca amethystina ‘Superba’/ Purple Tufted Fescue • • • •1.5’ 1.5’
Hakonechloa macra ‘Beni Kaze’/ Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass • •1.5’ 2’ ‘All Gold’
Sesleria autumnalis/ Autumn Moor Grass • •1.5’ 1.5’
GROUNDCOVERS Other Varieties
Asarum caudatum/ Western Wild Ginger • • •.5’ 2’
Epimedium x perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’/ Hybrid Epimedium • • • •1’ 3’
Geum ‘Flames of Passion’/ Flames of Passion Avens • • • •1’ 2’ ‘Mango Lassi’
Helianthemum nummularium ‘Fire Dragon’/ Fire Dragon Sunrose •• •1’ 2’ ‘Wisley Pink’
Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’/ John Creech Stonecrop • • • •.5’ 1.5’ ‘Dragon’s Blood’
Veronica ‘Waterperry Blue’/ Waterperry Blue Speedwell • ••.5’ 1.5’ ‘Georgia Blue’
PERENNIALS Other Varieties
Achillea millefolium ‘Walther Funcke’/ Walther Funcke Yarrow •• •2’ 2’‘Appleblossom’
Armeria maritima/ Sea Thrift • • • •.5’ 1’ ‘Rubrufolia’
Hemerocallis ‘Purple d’Oro’/ Purple d’Oro Daylily • •1.5’ 2’ ‘Ruby Stella’
Polystichum polyblepharum/ Tassel Fern • • •2’ 2’
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PLANTED ROADWAY MEDIAN SPECIFICATIONS
• Tree Layout: Street Trees shall be planted in groups of 3-5 min. and spaced per requirements on
page 53; Accent Trees shall be planted in groups of 2-3 at median ends and mid-block crossing
locations and spaces per requirements on page 54. All trees shall be located along the centerline
of the median and adjusted based on sight distance requirements and existing utilities. See
diagram on page 54*.
• Soil Amendment Requirements: Min. 36” depth topsoil and 2” depth bark mulch.
• Recommended Plant Species: See plant schedule, page 56.
PLANTED ROADWAY MEDIAN LOCATIONS
Planted Roadway Medians are required at the following locations:
• Within roadway medians at Streetscape Type A and Streetscape Type B.
Planted Roadway Medians provide
traffic calming by visually narrowing
the roadway and enhance the
streetscape aesthetic. They also
reduce the amount of impervious
surface on the roadway.
* NOTE: Tree locations and planting plans
to be approved by the City of Kent prior
to installation.
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LANDSCAPE STANDARDS | LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID)26
LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT LOCATIONS
Raingardens are optional * at the following locations:
• At Planters within Buffer Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C,
Streetscape Type D, Streetscape Type E, and Streetscape Type F, as well as in Planters at Mid-Block
Crossings, Minor Intersections/Crossings and Significant Intersections.
Raingardens capture stormwater runoff from hard surfaces
and release it slowly into the ground or back into the
stormwater system. They are planted with wetland species
that filter the runoff and can tolerate periodic flooding.
* NOTE: Raingarden feasibility and potential locations shall be
determined based on analysis by a stormwater engineer; locations
must be approved by the City of Kent prior to installation.
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{ MEEKER STREET } APPENDICES
APPENDICES
Appendix A - Plant Photos ..........................................................................................pg. 60
Appendix B - Meeker Street Construction Standards ...............................................pg. 64
Appendix C - City of Kent Street Design & Construction Standards .......................pg. 92
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DRAFTAPPENDIX A: PLANT PHOTOS - STREET TREES
Ulmus propinqua ‘JFS-Bieberich’/
Emerald Sunshine Elm
Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’/
Wildfire Tupelo
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61
APPENDIX A: PLANT PHOTOS - ACCENT TREES
Magnolia acuminata ‘Butterflies’/
Butterflies Magnolia
Amelanchier laevis ‘JFS-Arb’/
Spring Flurry Serviceberry
Stewartia pseudocamellia/
Japanese Stewartia
Cornus kousa x nuttallii ‘KN4-43’/
Starlight Dogwood
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Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’/
Concorde Japanese Barberry
Escallonia ‘Newport Dwarf’/
Newport Dwarf Escallonia
Kalmia latifolia ‘Elf’/
Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis/
Dwarf Sweetbox
Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’/
Golden Variegated Sweet Flag
Calluna vulgaris ‘Aphrodite’/
Aphrodite Scotch Heather
Fothergilla gardenii ‘Blue Mist’/
Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’/
Hidcote English Lavender
Spiraea japonica ‘Galen’/
Double Play Artist Spirea
Carex testacea/
Orange New Zealand Sedge
Daphne x transatlantica ‘Blafra’/
Eternal Fragrance Daphne
Hebe pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’/
Sutherland Hebe
Rhododendron ‘Nancy Evans’/
Nancy Evans Rhododendron
Vaccinium moupinense/
Himalayan Blueberry
Festuca amethystina ‘Superba’/
Purple Tufted Fescue
APPENDIX A: PLANT PHOTOS - SHRUBS & GROUNDCOVERS
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APPENDIX A: PLANT PHOTOS - SHRUBS & GROUNDCOVERS
Hakonechloa macra ‘Beni Kaze’/
Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass
Epimedium x perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’/
Hybrid Epimedium
Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’/
John Creech Stonecrop
Armeria maritima/
Sea Thrift
Sesleria autumnalis/
Autumn Moor Grass
Geum ‘Flames of Passion’/
Flames of Passion Avens
Veronica ‘Waterperry Blue’/
Waterperry Blue Speedwell
Hemerocallis ’Purple d’Oro’/
Purple d’Oro Daylily
Asarum caudatum/
Western Wild Ginger
Helianthemum nummularium ‘Fire Dragon’/
Fire Dragon Sunrose
Achillea millefolium ‘Walther Funcke’/
Walther Funcke Yarrow
Polystichum polyblepharum/
Tassel Fern
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Street Furniture
X-X Bench Type 1 .............................................................................................65
X-X Bench Type 2 .............................................................................................66
X-X Modular Bench ..........................................................................................67
X-X Bicycle Rack Type 1 .................................................................................68
X-X Bicycle Rack Type 2 ..................................................................................69
X-X Litter/Recycle Receptacle Type 1 ............................................................70
X-X Litter/Recycle Receptacle Type 2 ..........................................................71
X-X Metal Bollard ............................................................................................72
X-X Concrete Bollard ......................................................................................73
X-X Heavy Duty Metal Bollard ......................................................................74
X-X Heavy Duty Concrete Bollard ................................................................75
X-X Roadway Pole Banner and Arms .............................................................76
Sidewalk
X-X Cement Concrete Sidewalk ......................................................................77
X-X Standard Paver Installation .....................................................................78
X-X Driveway Scoring Layout .........................................................................79
Illumination
X-X Pedestrian Luminaires and Pole ...............................................................80
X-X Street Luminaire and Pole ........................................................................81
X-X Accent Column Lighting ............................................................................82
X-X Accent Bollard Lighting ............................................................................83
Irrigation
X-X Flower Basket Irrigation ...........................................................................84
X-X Flower Basket Valve Access Box .............................................................85
Median
X-X Median Tree Planting ...............................................................................86
X-X Median ........................................................................................................87
Crosswalk
X-X Significant Intersection Crosswalk ..........................................................88
X-X Minor Intersection/Crossings Crosswalk ................................................89
X-X Mid-Block Crosswalk ................................................................................90
APPENDIX B:
MEEKER STREET CONSTRUCTION STANDARD DETAILS
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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 October 9, 2017
TO: Chair Bill Boyce and the Economic and Community Development `
Committee Members
FROM: Kurt Hanson, Deputy Director
RE: Commercial/Retail Trends
Information Only
SUMMARY: With the desire for up-to-date mixed use regulations comes the need
for a better understanding of commercial trends. Staff will discuss what prospective
tenants were looking for in the past and how our development regulations catered
to that—and how those desires have changed. The internet era has greatly
impacted how prospective tenants and developers think about commercial space,
and the need for customer density within a small area is just one aspect to consider
in this new landscape. Staff will discuss how placemaking investments and
experiential retail are shaping the future face of retail.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
BE:pm P:\Planning\Hayley\Urban Design, Mixed Use\ECDC Update 10.9.17.docx
Enc:
cc: Ben Wolters, Economic & Community Development Director
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
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STATION VISIONS
Kent / Des Moines Station
The Kent / Des Moines Station will be the catalyst for an exciting and tremendously dynamic new urban
center along an otherwise auto‐dominated highway corridor. The seeds for creating this place already
exist nearby with an active and evolving college (Highline College). The City of Kent’s ‘Midway Subarea
Plan’ anticipates and encourages the type of development needed to both enhance and be enhanced by
fixed‐rail rapid transit.
A dynamic tapestry of cultures and mobile population already exists in the area. Metro RapidRide
provides service along SR 99. The new SR 509 connection to Kent‐Des Moines Rd, Veterans Drive and I‐5
will provide easy access to and from Kent’s downtown, the job center in Kent’s industrial valley and one
of the fastest‐growing airports in the world. Adding the light rail station will further contribute to this
vital regional crossroads and new destination and meeting place for residential, commercial and
educational connections. Growth of a younger population in the area is expected, so this will likely be
reflected in the diversity and mix of uses such as high‐density housing, commercial/retail uses favored
by a younger population, and a more ‘edgy’ and progressive overall architectural look and feel for new
development.
The new station will be located within easy walking distance of the college. South 236th Street will
become a central spine that connects the majority of users with transit as well as the setting for the
compact, mixed‐use community that is anticipated.
As with the other light rail stations, the Kent / Des Moines station area can also provide an opportunity
for welcoming public space serving transit customers and the broader neighborhood. Park‐like areas
underneath the elevated guideway, tree‐lined sidewalks, and places for food trucks and vendors will all
contribute to an overall civic atmosphere. All in all, the Kent / Des Moines station area will provide the
catalyzing energy for a bright future for area residents and a growing and diverse population who
deserve a great place to live, work and study.
Federal Way Transit Center Station
The Federal Way Transit Center Station is envisioned to be a major catalyst for change and further
development in the ‘urban center’ of the City of Federal Way. Already an important and busy place for
connecting people with bus transit, adding light rail will further activate the area and strengthen the
sense of place. The future light rail station and transit center environment proximate to the new
Performing Arts Center and Town Square Park will combine to become a true civic center in the area.
The design of the Performing Arts Center in particular is highly regarded within this community, and the
parking structure design should be complimentary to this important building. Eventually this center will
evolve to be a more densely populated area with a tremendous mix of land uses. The diverse
population in the area will further contribute to this dynamic mix of space and culture, eventually giving
the area a truly urban and perhaps even metropolitan look and feel.
Given the growth, expansion and densification expected, a refuge from the sometimes harsh urban
environment will be necessary. The large future light rail station site provides an opportunity to create a
more walkable and pedestrian‐friendly place with smaller blocks and easy connections to area streets
and sidewalks. Unused space in the immediate station area will be nicely landscaped to provide a green
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oasis with curvilinear paths and pleasant waiting areas in contrast to the strong geometry and surfaces
of asphalt and concrete that often dominate urban areas.
The green spaces to be created also reflect preferences to recognize the headwaters of Hylebos Creek
which is an independent tributary to Commencement Bay originating in the City of Federal Way. The
idea is to reflect historically natural elements including the headwaters, branches and forks of branches
of the creek by incorporating naturalistic geometry, color and texture in paving patterns and other
elements. In addition, two nearby civic facilities, the West Hylebos Wetlands Park and the Hylebos
Creek Trail are existing important community amenities that already celebrate the historical ties to the
Hylebos Creek system. The overall urban design theme should identify with and strengthen desires to
have community facilities reflect the historical tie to the creek.
S. 272nd Street Station
In contrast to the Kent / Des Moines station, the S. 272nd Street Station exists in an area that is
dominated by a more natural environment that is expected to stay much the same over time. The light
rail facilities here enhance an existing condition, adding transit options for people who wish to live at
the edge of the city and closer to nature. The goal here is to add facilities in a more subdued and
understated way that respects the adjacent forested areas and single family neighborhoods, while
providing safe and attractive facilities that are needed for successful longevity and operation.
The overall theme for the S. 272nd Street Station will reinforce the existing natural setting of the station
area rather than creating a buffer from urban development. The idea is to utilize as much landscape as
possible while still maintaining the minimum paved area necessary to accommodate the expected rider
volumes. In addition, whereas the more urban station areas are expected to be surrounded by an
environment that provides retail and commercial support, street activity and visual surveillance, the S.
272nd Street Station is relatively remote from these uses and therefore the overall design will especially
consider personal safety, comfort and wayfinding.
The parking structure proposed for S. 272nd Street will be highly visible. While the south, west and north
facades of the parking structure should blend with the surrounding natural environment, the station
plaza and the adjacent face of the parking structure should emphasize a bright energy through color,
materials, art and lighting. The goal of the station design is to bring safety and delight to the underside
of the overhead guideway and enclosed surroundings created by the retaining walls along I‐5 and the
nearby face of the parking garage. This station side of the complex is an opportunity to present the
defining character of the station as seen from the train and plaza; these statement features may peek
out towards 272nd street to give approaching drivers a visual cue of their arrival at the station.
Even though provision of features and amenities for commuters is of paramount importance, the
opportunity for S. 272nd Street doesn’t end with building a station and parking structure. The
topography of the location and space needed for the facilities leaves space not necessarily needed for
the transit and park‐and‐ride functions. These leftover and periphery areas provide an ideal opportunity
to make a place for surrounding residents to enjoy regardless of whether or not they use public transit.
Meandering pathways, seating areas and the naturalistic setting will make a great place for people to
come and walk and relax, or perhaps even exercise in a well‐maintained place. The station environment
will have just enough activity to feel safe, but still be removed enough from the hustle and bustle of the
urban environment to provide a relaxing stroll.
ST – City of Kent: FWLE Outreach Summary 1
10/6/17
Outreach Summary Station Area Look and Feel – City of Kent
In August and September Sound Transit hosted two in‐person open houses and an online survey to
gather public input on the look and feel of the station areas for the Federal Way Link Extension project.
While our outreach strategy focused on a half‐mile radius from the proposed alignment located in the
four jurisdictions of SeaTac, Des Moines, Kent and Federal Way, we conducted significant additional
research beyond that radius.
Our methods of communicating the open houses – both the in‐person and online survey ‐ to residents of
Kent included:
Postcards mailed to 4,860 residents.
Flyers handed out to 127 people at the Kent Farmer’s Market and Kent Town Square Plaza.
Two email alerts sent to 3,679 subscribers. Subscribers include Kent residents who have
attended Sound Transit events including a recent neighborhood briefing.
Two Facebook posts and Twitter posts. Facebook boost was utilized which allows us to target
specific geographical areas. For Kent we plotted the latitude and longitude coordinates of the
two future stations and projected a 2‐mile radius out from those plot points.
Flyer sent to Kent Neighborhood Program Coordinator, Toni Azzola for distribution.
Flyer sent to chair of the Neighbors of West Hill Council for distribution.
Flyers distributed during morning commute hours at Angle Lake Station and Federal Way Transit
Center. Per King County Metro policy we could not distribute flyers at the Star Lake Park and
Ride.
Neighborhood briefings in Kent included the Pembrooke Apartments, and Greenfield HOA.
At the open house on Sept 16 at Highline College, around 100 people participated.
In addition, we held a station area look and feel workshop with residents of the Greenfield HOA.
Because of their proximity to the station, we provided them with an opportunity to give input on that
station.
STart Community Research
STart, Sound Transit’s art program, is working with Sarah Kavage, to conduct community research about
the people and neighborhoods who will be served by FWLE light rail. The goal of this work is to begin
building a long‐term relationship with the community, in addition to laying a foundation for developing
public art for the FWLE Corridor.
Kavage made contact with over 50 groups and individuals, most of whom were involved in arts and
culture, social services, history, government and the environment. She utilized Cultural Asset Mapping
as a way to understand the arts ecosystem in a place ‐ the people, cultural practices, organizations, and
places (as well as the relationships between them) that give it its creative vitality.
ST – City of Kent: FWLE Outreach Summary 2
The Community Research geographic focus is intentionally broad and flexible. Sound Transit staff
wanted to look beyond the formal station areas (1/2 mile radius around each light rail station),
especially since ridership will come from a much larger area.
Some examples of Community Research contacts made in the City of Kent east of West Hill:
1. International Rescue Organization (IRC) New Roots Garden Program coordinator, with a garden
site near the 272nd Street Station, and Project Feast’s Ubuntu Cafe in Kent
http://projectfeast.org/index.html
2. Kent Arts Commission, with many members -- including the chair -- who live east of West Hill.
They noted Kent’s “diversity went deep – beyond just international restaurants.”
3. Greater Kent Historical Society
4. Lutheran Community Services (LCS), with offices on Kent East Hill and in SeaTac.
5. Iraqi Community Center of WA. Iraqi elders – clustered to some extent on Kent East Hill.
6. Kent;s Theater Battery
Kavage notes that the IRC and LCS serve people who live, work, or go to school in Kent, Des Moines, and
Federal Way, although their main office is elsewhere.
Kent/Des Moines Station Area Theme Discussion
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Kent/Des Moines Station Area Theme Discussion
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Kent/Des Moines Station Area Theme Discussion
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S 272nd St. Station Area Theme Discussion
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S 272nd St. Station Area Theme Discussion
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S 272nd St. Station Area Theme Discussion
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST DESIGN Theme Discussion
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST DESIGN Theme Discussion
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST DESIGN Theme Discussion
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