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Land Use and Planning Board
Hearing Agenda
Board Members: Katherine Jones, Chair; Jack Ottini, Vice Chair;
Shane Amodei; Frank Cornelius; Dale Hartman; Paul Hintz; Randall Smith
November 27, 2017
7 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time Page
1. Call to order YES Chair Jones 1 min
2. Roll call YES Chair Jones 1 min
3. Approval of October 23, 2017
Minutes
YES Chair Jones 1 min 1
4. Added items YES Chair Jones 1 min
5. Communications YES Chair Jones 1 min
6. Notice of upcoming meetings
YES Chair Jones 1 min
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
Meet Me on Meeker Design &
Construction Standards
YES Hayley Bonsteel 60 min 8
8. Adjournment YES Chair Jones
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Date: October 23, 2017
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Council Chambers
Attending: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager; Danielle
Butsick, Long Range Planner; Hayley Bonsteel, Senior Long Range Planner, Adam
Long, Assistant City Attorney
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
Chair Katherine Jones called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Roll Call
Board Members Katherine Jones, Chair; Shane Amodei, Frank Cornelius, Dale
Hartman, Paul Hintz, and Randall Smith were in attendance. Jack Ottini, Vice Chair
was absent and excused.
3. Approval of Minutes
Board Member Smith Moved and Board Member Hartman Seconded a Motion to
Approve the Minutes of August 28, 2017. Motion Passed 6-0.
4. Added Items None
5. Communications None
6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings Charlene Anderson, Long Range Planning
Manager stated that any action the Board takes to approve the agenda items will go
before the Economic & Community Development Committee on November 13th.
7. Public Hearing
2016 Docketed Code Amendments
Chair Jones stated that the Board will consider code amendment options for the
following items: the Industrial Park District proposed purpose statement; zoning
code definitions; height limitations in the Midway Transit Community Zone 1;
house-banked card rooms; calculation of density; residential design review; side
yard setbacks and public notices.
Chair Jones Opened the Public Hearing.
Charlene Anderson, Long Range Planning Manager stated that docketed items not
included in the code amendments are: dumpster requirements for multifamily
development; medical or recreational marijuana; multifamily tax exemptions as
staff has completed this item by expanding tax exemptions into areas within the
Meeker Corridor.
Amendments:
• Housekeeping: A minor amendment to the M-1 Industrial Park Purpose
statement; delete definitions used in the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) and
no longer used in the zoning code and correcting reference to those definitions.
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• Increasing height limitations in the Midway Transit Community Zone 1 from 55
feet to seven stories or 65 feet; while maintaining a lower height next to
residential districts such as Mobile Home Parks
• House-Banked Card Rooms: Staff recommends allowing house-banked card
rooms as a principally permitted use in General Commercial, Community
Commercial, and Commercial Manufacturing-1 and -2, and in the Industrial
Park Commercial nodes except when located within Kent’s Manufacturing
Industrial Center; and as a conditional use within the General
Commercial/Mixed Use or Community Commercial/Mixed Use Zoning Districts.
The card rooms would not be allowed within the Urban Center land use plan
map area.
• Density Calculations: Staff recommends applying a typical mathematical
rounding to determine density calculations for the number of multifamily units
or single family housing units allowed on lots. Calculations of .5 or below
would be rounded down. Calculations above .5 would be rounded up.
Residential Design Review: Staff recommends applying design review to all newly
constructed or reconstructed residential buildings with some flexibility for older lots.
Side Yard Setbacks: Staff recommends a five-feet side yard setback for single
family residential in SR-4.5, SR-6 and SR-8 zoning districts. Fire regulations still
apply.
Public Notice Requirements: Staff recommends increasing the mailing radius for
short plats from 200 feet to 300 feet which will align subdivisions and short plats to
the same mailing radius. Staff does not recommend publishing notification of
construction as it could provide false hope for those who might feel they could
influence a plat that has already been approved.
Public Meetings: Staff advises applicants to hold public meetings when a project
may be controversial, but does not require it and the city wants to maintain that
practice. Discussion was held with the City's multimedia folks and it was suggested
that an online link to view public meetings could be implemented rather than
providing a broadcasting schedule. Staff looked at interactive software where
people could comment during the meeting; though someone would have to monitor
those comments. This is something the city might want to look at in the future but
is not recommending at this time.
Construction Notices: Staff does not recommend posting or mailing notices of
construction. Staff does not recommend placing colored drawings on public
information boards for short plats, subdivisions or commercial projects as designs
can change. Kent may want to look at this issue in the future.
Staff proposes revising the Subdivision Code to require a major plat alteration for
substantial changes in access points but allow major plat alterations to retain their
vesting. The major plat alteration would require an additional public hearing before
the hearing examiner and would allow public comment.
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Anderson submitted two exhibits for the record received in email format from Kurt
Wilson and Master Builders Association in support of 5 foot side yard setbacks.
Brian Considine, Legislative Manager for the Washington State Gambling
Commission (GC) spoke on behalf of his five person commission and Director David
Trujillo. He stated that the GC is the primary state agency regulating all forms of
gambling in this state other than lottery and horse racing. The GC established in
1973 is the second oldest gambling regulatory agency in the country. The
Commission’s mission is to protect the public and ensure that gambling is legal and
honest, and based on legislative direction, to keep the criminal element out of
gambling in order to promote social welfare through strict regulation control and
that strict regulation control permeates the gambling act.
Considine explained how house-banked card rooms are qualified to be licensed,
how they are regulated and monitored including video surveillance. He stated that
the Commission is a law enforcement agency with fully commissioned law
enforcement officer that conduct both civil and criminal investigations and work
closely with local law enforcement. For jurisdictions prohibiting these
establishments, the GC will not issue a license.
Anderson stated that the police from Renton, Tukwila and Kent conveyed that card
rooms generated calls for service over the years; but were similar to what a bar or
tavern would generate.
Adam Long, Assistant City Attorney stated that there has been some contention
over the years between the GC and local jurisdictions about the Gambling Act
Statute, RCW 9.46; involving whether local jurisdictions have authority to zone
gambling uses. The GC has come to the conclusion that the statute calls for
preemption of licensing and regulation and that includes local zoning. Many local
jurisdictions and the Municipal Research Center, have come to the conclusion that
local jurisdictions do retain the authority to zone gambling land uses. This is noted
as there could be legal challenges down the road where an applicant gets denied
based on location, which would then have to be litigated. There haven’t been any
cases that have directly addressed the issue of zoning gambling uses by local
authorities.
Charlene Anderson stated that the motion for house-banked card rooms has been
amended to include language that “house-banked card-rooms are not allowed
within the urban center land use plan area” and by adding a note to the zoning
table for all zoning districts to allow house-banked card rooms as a principally
permitted use or conditional use; and adding a note on the zoning table that says
should any court of competent jurisdiction find that the city zoning for house-
banked card-rooms is unconstitutional or illegal, the city elects to permit a legally-
existing house-banked card room to continue operation as a nonconforming legal
use and otherwise bans house-banked card rooms.
Chair Jones called for speakers. Seeing no speakers, she closed the public hearing.
Chair Jones called for a motion.
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Board Member Hartman MOVED and Board Member Cornelius SECONDED a Motion
to recommend to City Council to approve staff’s recommendation on the 2016
docket code amendments to amend the purpose statement for M-1 Zoning Districts.
Motion PASSED 6-0.
Board Member Hartman MOVED and Board Member Cornelius SECONDED a Motion
to recommend to City Council to approve staff’s recommendation to delete the
Critical Areas Definitions and correct related code references. Motion PASSED 6-0.
Board Member Hartman MOVED and Board Member Cornelius SECONDED a Motion
to recommend to City Council to approve staff’s recommendation to increase the
height limitation in the MTC 1 Zoning District while maintaining height restrictions
near residential zoning districts. Motion PASSED 6-0.
Board Member Dale Hartman MOVED and Board Member Hintz SECONDED a Motion
to recommend to City Council to approve staff’s recommendation to allow house-
banked card rooms as principally permitted uses in CC, CM-1, CM-2, GC and M1-C
zoning districts; do not locate in areas designated Manufacturing/Industrial Center;
allow as conditionally permitted uses in CC-MU and GC-MU zoning districts; do not
allow house-banked card rooms in areas designated Urban Centers on the Land Use
Plan Map; Add the following note in the code table whereever house-banked card
rooms are allowed “should any court of competent jurisdiction find that the city
zoning for house-banked card rooms is unconstitutional or illegal, the city elects to
permit a legally existing house-banked card room to continue operation as a
nonconforming legal use and otherwise bans house-banked card rooms”. Chair
Jones called for the vote. Motion PASSED 5-1 with Member Cornelius opposed.
Board Member Hartman MOVED and Board Member Cornelius SECONDED a Motion
to recommend to City Council to approve staff’s recommendation to allow
mathematical rounding for calculation of numbers of lots for subdivisions, short
plats and multifamily development. Chair Jones called for the vote. Motion PASSED
6-0.
Board Member Hartman MOVED and Board Member Smith SECONDED a Motion to
recommend to City Council to approve staff’s recommendation to apply residential
design review to all newly constructed or reconstructed residences. Chair Jones
called for the vote. Motion PASSED 6-0.
Board Member Hartman MOVED and Board Member Cornelius SECONDED a Motion
to recommend to City Council to approve staff’s recommendation to apply five-feet
side yard setbacks to single family residential development in SR 4.5, SR 6 and SR
8 zoning districts. Chair Jones called for the vote. Motion PASSED 6-0.
Board Member Hartman MOVED and Board Member Cornelius SECONDED a Motion
to recommend to City Council to approve staff’s recommendation to amend the
public notice process requirements for subdivisions and short plats. Jones called for
the vote. Motion PASSED 6-0.
Seeing no objections from the Board, Chair Jones opened the 2nd public hearing:
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COMMUNITY HEALTH ENGAGEMENT LOCATIONS (CHELs)
Chair Jones stated that the Board will consider code amendment options for
community health engagement locations designed to provide a hygienic
environment where individuals are able to consume illegal or illicit drugs
intravenously or by any other means.
Danielle Butsick, Long Range Planner, defined CHELs as safe injection sites, and as
consumption facilities; sites that provide harm reduction services where supervised
consumption of illegal drugs occur. Their primary purpose is to prevent overdose,
promote safe consumption techniques (including an education component), reduce
drug-related health risks such as HIV and Hepatitis, provide access to health and
social services and to reduce public drug use and discarding of used drug
equipment.
Butsick described what these facilities typically offer and what their requirements
are. They typically serve a clientele that lives on the streets and does not have a
physical address. Staff’s research for these facilities came mainly from Vancouver,
BC’s “Insite” facility.
These facilities could be allowed as a conditional use. The conditional use process
includes considerations that the proposed use is not detrimental to other legal uses
in the vicinity and that the performance characteristics of the proposed use or how
the business conducts business - that those characteristics are compatible with uses
in the neighborhood or vicinity. Those issues could be addressed through a good
faith neighborhood partnership where there would be an agreement between city
and local businesses that would address steps each of the partners would take to
resolve any concerns of the other parties.
Butsick spoke about work site safety issued, and that they are regulated at State
and Federal levels by OSHA and L& I. She cited statistics on the numbers of
individuals using the Vancouver facility which indicates that the facility is serving a
purpose.
The City is looking at this issue as King County has determined that this region is in
the midst of an Opiate crisis with 219 heroin and opioid-related deaths in King
County in 2016. A Task Force was set up to look at the issue and figure out ways
we as a county and local jurisdictions can combat the issue. The Task force came
up with a comprehensive strategy for taking steps to address the crises. The CHEL
is one component of that overall comprehensive strategy.
Other recommendations were to increase outreach and education to prevent people
from becoming addicted in the first place, improving treatment options and access
to overdose treatment drugs. King County Council voted to limit the location of
CHELS to only those jurisdictions that would welcome them. We are working on this
issue now to decide whether Kent is one of those cities that will welcome them or
enact legislation to prevent them here.
Kent has a temporary six month land use moratorium in place which City Council
passed on August 15th to ban safe injection sites or CHELS in any zoning district in
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the city through February 15th of 2018. Any new legislation has to be in place
before the moratorium expires or things go back to what was in place before.
Federal and State law prohibit the possession of illegal drugs and the establishment
of places intended for illegal consumption of drugs or controlled substances. The
biggest issue would be drug dealing, as people using the facilities have to obtain
their drugs illegally through the illegal drug trade.
Butsick spoke about the legal conflicts Kent could be up against, were the City to
pass legislation that enabled CHELs. She described the health organizations that are
supportive of these facilities.
The King County Task Force recommended that these sites be located where drug
use or overdose deaths were clustered, where there is access to other services or
other public treatment facilities, and shelters. She cited statistics related to drug
overdoses stating that Kent doesn’t have the population required to make one of
these facilities effective. She spoke about the three models of safe injection sites:
integrated in a building with other types of services, specialized and mobile sites.
Staff’s proposal includes Alternative A-to allow CHELs in Commercial-Manufacturing
I (CM-1) zoning districts as a conditional use and would define CHELs as a new
service land use category, it would require a waiting room of at least 15% of the
total floor area, would establish application requirements as part of the conditional
use permit that would include a statement of need and suitability, public
involvement efforts and 'good faith' partnership to minimize any negative impacts
like picking up trash, graffiti etc.
Alternative B would permanently adopt the code amendment prohibiting CHELs in
all zoning districts in Kent and maintain the regulation established with the
moratorium. It would affectively preserve the status quo – not allowing CHELS, safe
injection sites or other facilities that provide a place to consume illegal drugs, in
Kent.
Staff is recommending permanently adopting the regulations established through
the moratorium as staff does not believe Kent is the right place for this type of
facility at this time and the city has an obligation to follow State and Federal laws
and to protect the community from being an importer of illegal drug use activity.
Staff will present their and the Land Use and Planning Board’s recommendation to
the Economic and Community Development Committee on November 13th. City
Council will then adopt their preferred alternative on November 21st.
Chair Jones introduced speakers.
Mark Cook, Policy Director, Washington State ACLU spoke in favor of allowing
CHELs in Kent, and spoke in support of Alternative A.
Patricia Sully, Attorney with the Public Defenders Association and a member of
King County Task Force spoke in favor of CHELs, proposing an option C - to let the
moratorium expire, to wait and see.
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Marlys McConnell a mother whose son Andrew Michael McConnell died January 6,
2015 of an accidental heroin overdose at the age of 27, spoke in favor of a CHEL
site.
David Mitchell with Union Gospel Mission and Kent Resident – stated that he
has served for over 6 years at the Seattle's Union gospel Mission in a leadership
role. Within that time, over 1200 people entered a recovery program, with 400
people graduating from a year-long recovery program. He stated that Kent does not
meet the siting criteria, the costs are too high and crime has increased in Kent to
support people’s drug habits. The City needs to spend more time on prevention and
treatment programs. He spoke in opposition to CHEL facilities in Kent.
Christian Downs, Kent Resident spoke in opposition to CHELs. He spoke from
personal experience having been a pain pill and heroin addict for six year and has
been clean for over 5 ½ years. CHELs do not offer solutions but cover up problems
that affect us all. The community needs additional education and money spent on
detox and addiction support. We need to offer a way out and not give up on the
problem by opening an enabling service which costs the city and doesn't give hope
beyond the high - further enabling drug use and illegal drug dealing in our city.
Tim Peterson, Kent Resident spoke in support of CHELs. He stated that two days
after Christmas 2016 his 38 year old nephew died from an Opiate overdose. Kent
has a lot of problems -homelessness, crime, and drugs. Don't shut the door on
these facilities. He spoke in favor of an option C to let the moratorium expire, and
take another look at this at some later time. This is about our community.
Seeing no further speakers, Chair Jones closed the Public Hearing and called for a
motion.
Board Member Cornelius MOVED and Board Member Smith SECONDED a motion to
permanently adopt Alternative B - the code amendment prohibiting CHELs in all
land use districts in Kent as recommended by staff.
Concluding deliberations, Chair Jones called for the vote to approve the motion as
presented. Motion PASSED 6-0.
Chair Jones adjourned the meeting at 9:24 pm.
Pamela Mottram
Planning Technician
Economic and Community Development
October 23, 2017
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Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: November 20, 2017
To: Chair Katherine Jones and Land Use and Planning Board Members
From: Hayley Bonsteel, Senior Long Range Planner
Re: Meet Me on Meeker Design and Construction Standards
MOTION: RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OVERLAY FOR THE MEEKER
STREET CORRIDOR, AS PROVIDED IN THE MEEKER STREET STREETSCAPE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND AS PRESENTED BY STAFF.
SUMMARY: The Meet Me on Meeker draft design and construction standards have
undergone extensive revisions since the first draft was presented in September.
Staff has worked collaboratively to resolve all comments and address internal and
external stakeholder needs.
The standards have been simplified and amended for the best balance of
practicality with aspiration. The standards show a cross section that generally
represents the “full build” goal for Meeker, so that any major redevelopment will
contribute fully to the Meet Me on Meeker vision; only the areas between
Washington Avenue and the Route 167 underpass (where there is a truly restrained
existing condition with no chance of redevelopment in the coming decades) show a
reduced cross section representing the best connectivity that can reasonably be
expected given right of way constraints.
Across the corridor, not all projects will require the full build. Major redevelopment
would merit the full cross section as shown in the standards; limited redevelopment
would merit proportionally limited frontage improvements. Prioritization has been
developed to help guide case-by-case decisions on how to implement the cross
section while preserving the essence of the project.
The standards show enhanced streetscape elements that may result in increased
maintenance costs, compared to other city streets. Both privately maintained
frontage and publicly maintained frontage will benefit from cost-saving measures
that have now been identified and included in the standards. The final draft
represents staff’s best efforts to maximize the project goals for the lowest possible
future cost and have striven for a final product that truly balances the needs for
economic revitalization through increased investment with the fiscal realities of
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construction and maintenance costs. For example, the pedestrian connector zones
were originally designed with individual pavers; these have been revised to a more
affordable cement concrete option. Additionally, lower maintenance installation
methods are recommended based on lessons learned from projects elsewhere in
the region.
The standards now also reflect the switch to historic streetscape elements at 4th
Avenue as well as the “transition zone” choices as per the Kent Downtown
Partnership’s comment letter, presented at previous meetings and attached to this
memo. Also attached are comment letters from other stakeholders, as well as (in
some cases) city responses to the comments.
Staff will be available at the November 27th public hearing to share the final draft,
summarize public comment, and answer questions.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
EXHIBITS: Ordinance, Final Draft: Meeker Street Streetscape Design and
Construction Standards, Meet Me on Meeker Standards – Powerpoint Presentation,
SEPA Checklist and Decision Document, Kent Downtown Partnership Letter, Kent
Bicycle Advisory Board Letter, WSDOT comment letters and response
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, relating to land use,
adopting design standards for the Meeker Street
corridor titled the “Meeker Street Streetscape
Design and Construction Standards.”
RECITALS
A. Home to many businesses and services, Meeker Street runs
east-west from State Route 516/Kent-Des Moines Road to North
Kennebeck Avenue, two blocks east of Central Avenue. It also passes
under Highway 167 and through the historic section of Kent’s downtown.
B. In 2014, the city adopted an Economic Development Plan to
document Kent’s competitive advantages and disadvantages and how
these shape strategies for continued business development, recruitment,
and creation. Key strategies in the Plan focus on place-making, including
Strategy 2.1.1, “Rebuild Commercial Corridors.” Meeker Street is the first
listed “key corridor” slated for redesign to “improve function, establish a
sense of place, and attract new private commercial and residential
development.”
C. In early 2015, the City adopted an updated Comprehensive
Plan that furthered many of the strategies called for in the Economic
Development Plan, including Policy LU-11.1, “Establish design standards
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for commercial and mixed-use development that are complementary to the
surrounding neighborhoods and accommodate transit, pedestrians, and
cyclists.”
D. In the summer of 2015, city staff conducted outreach to
businesses and residents along the Meeker Street corridor to discover how
the existing street was used and how it might be improved.
E. In the fall of 2015, the City hosted a two-day workshop with
Smart Growth America to kickstart the redesign process for Meeker Street.
Participants in the workshop (including staff and elected officials) created
several conceptual cross-sections for the corridor.
F. Through 2016 and 2017, the City worked with urban design
consultants to analyze traffic, refine the conceptual cross-sections, engage
with various community groups, create a cohesive design framework, and
create draft design standards for the Meeker Street corridor. The draft
standards would be an overlay addendum to the existing 2009 Design and
Construction Standards.
G. On September 12, 2017, the city requested expedited review
of the draft standards by the State of Washington under RCW 36.70A.106.
The request was denied, and instead the proposed design standards were
entered into the standard 60-day review process, during which time the
Washington State Department of Transportation submitted comments
related to public art on state facilities and requesting traffic analysis
documentation. No further comments were submitted.
H. Between September 18, 2017 and November 20, 2017, city
staff presented the draft standards on eight occasions at public meetings
before the city’s Public Works Committee, Land Use and Planning Board,
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and its Economic and Community Development Committee. These
presentations generally included discussion of the project background,
consistency and integration with the city’s other design standards, as well
as the city’s extensive public outreach regarding the draft Meeker Street
design standards.
I. On November 27, 2017, the Land Use and Planning Board
held a public hearing to consider the final proposed standards. The Board
recommended ____ of the standards.
J. On December 4, 2017, the Public Works Committee
considered the recommendation of the LUPB and recommended _____ of
the standards to the full City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. - Incorporation of Recitals. The preceding recitals are
incorporated herein by this reference and constitute the council’s findings
on this matter.
SECTION 2. – Amendment. The Meeker Street Streetscape Design
and Construction Standards, which are attached as Exhibit “A,” are hereby
adopted and incorporated into the Kent City Code. These guidelines and
standards establish a distinct set of guidelines for the Meeker Street
corridor and, where applicable, supersede the City of Kent Downtown
Design Guidelines and all other previous City of Kent visioning documents.
SECTION 3. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
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decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 5. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
SUZETTE COOKE, MAYOR Date Approved
ATTEST:
KIMBERLY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK Date Adopted
Date Published
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
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CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD 11/27/17
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 12/4/2017
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Meeker can be a place people
want to be! (Not just a place to
pass through.)
Huge milestone in implementing
the City Council’s vision for Kent
FINALLY!
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BRIEF HISTORY
Economic Development Plan
2014
Initial outreach to community
2015
Smart Growth America 2015
Urban design and outreach
2016
Marquee on Meeker,
standards development, and
outreach 2017
Presentations to Council,
Committees and LUPB
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STANDARDS FRAMEWORK
BALANCE OF AMBITION AND FEASIBILITY
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BUILDING A BETTER STREET
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STRATEGICALLY FLEXIBLE
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COMMENTS
Washington State Department of Transportation
Kent Downtown Partnership
Kent Bicycle Advisory Board
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CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER PLANS
Policy: Revise standards to ensure the
public streetscape is attractive, safe and
supports non-motorized travel.
Policy: Beautify Kent streetscapes
… especially commercial
corridors
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WHAT
HAPPENED TO
FIVE LANES?
Two-lane Green
River bridge = too
expensive to widen
Kent-Des Moines
Rd/Hwy 516 is a
high-speed, 4 – 5
lane facility –
parallel to Meeker
By adding
intersection
improvements, K-
DM/516 could carry
more traffic than it
does now
Changes in the last
10 years
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MOVING FORWARD
Pursue funding opportunities
Work to ensure connectivity for incoming new developments
Possible next step: design certain priority segments
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WHY
REVITALIZE
MEEKER?
Attract investment
Provide a safe
and welcoming
environment for
people
Bring activity and
life to the public
realm
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NOVEMBER 2017
MEEKER STREET
STREETSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
City of
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Ben Wolters
Economic & Community Development Director
Hayley Bonsteel, AICP
Senior Planner
Tim LaPorte, PE
Public Works Director
Chad Bieren, PE
Deputy Director/City Engineer
Rob Brown, PE
Transportation Engineer
Kelly Peterson, AICP
Special Projects/Transportation Manager
Brian Levenhagen
Park 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
How to use this Document .......................................................................................7
Streetscape Elements ...............................................................................................8
Streetscape Types
Streetscape Type A ..............................................................................................10
Streetscape Type B ................................................................................................12
Streetscape Type C ...............................................................................................14
Intersection Types
Mid-Block Crosswalks ...........................................................................................16
Minor Intersection/Crossing .................................................................................18
Significant Intersection ..........................................................................................20
Streetscape Zones
Pathway Zone ........................................................................................................22
Connector Zone .....................................................................................................23
Amenity Zone .........................................................................................................24
Amenity Cluster ......................................................................................................26
Buffer Zone ............................................................................................................27
Walk Zone .............................................................................................................28
Streetscape Standards
Hardscape Standards
Cement Concrete Sidewalk ...............................................................................30
Precast Concrete Pavers ....................................................................................31
Linear Stamped Concrete ..................................................................................31
Cement Concrete Crosswalk .............................................................................32
ADA Detectable Warning Surface ..................................................................32
Features and Signage Standards
Gateway and Public Art Features ....................................................................33
Wayfinding Signs ..............................................................................................33
Illumination Standards
Pedestrian & Street Lighting .............................................................................34
Accent Lighting (Columns and Bollards) .........................................................35
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Introduction
Purpose of this Document ......................................................................................7
How to use this Document .......................................................................................7
Streetscape Elements ...............................................................................................8
Streetscape Types
Streetscape Type A ..............................................................................................10
Streetscape Type B ................................................................................................12
Streetscape Type C ...............................................................................................14
Intersection Types
Mid-Block Crosswalks ...........................................................................................16
Minor Intersection/Crossing .................................................................................18
Significant Intersection ..........................................................................................20
Streetscape Zones
Pathway Zone ........................................................................................................22
Connector Zone .....................................................................................................23
Amenity Zone .........................................................................................................24
Amenity Cluster ......................................................................................................26
Buffer Zone ............................................................................................................27
Walk Zone .............................................................................................................28
Streetscape Standards
Hardscape Standards
Cement Concrete Sidewalk ...............................................................................30
Precast Concrete Pavers ....................................................................................31
Linear Stamped Concrete ..................................................................................31
Cement Concrete Crosswalk .............................................................................32
ADA Detectable Warning Surface ..................................................................32
Features and Signage Standards
Gateway and Public Art Features ....................................................................33
Wayfinding Signs ..............................................................................................33
Illumination Standards
Pedestrian & Street Lighting .............................................................................34
Accent Lighting (Columns and Bollards) .........................................................35
Site Furniture Standards
Decorative Bollards ...........................................................................................36
Standard Benches .............................................................................................37
Modular Benches ................................................................................................38
Receptacles ..........................................................................................................39
Bicycle Racks .......................................................................................................40
Freestanding Planters .........................................................................................41
Utility Standards
Tree Grates .........................................................................................................42
Trench Drain Grates ...........................................................................................42
Catch Basin Grates ............................................................................................42
Pole Banners ........................................................................................................42
Decorative Utility Covers ..................................................................................43
Utility Boxes ........................................................................................................43
Formliner Patterns ..............................................................................................44
Landscape Standards
Street Trees ........................................................................................................45
Accent Trees .......................................................................................................46
Planters ...............................................................................................................47
Planted Roadway Medians................................................................................49
Low-Impact Development (LID) ........................................................................50
Appendix A: Plant Photos........................................................................................52
Appendix B: Meeker Street Construction Standards ..........................................57
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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 age groups, all users,
pedestrians and bicyclists
• 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 stimulating urban environment with mix
of contemporary aesthetics, diverse playfulness,
interactive pedestrian themes and bike facilities,
utilizing durable, low-maintenance materials
and 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, with overlays to address the treatment of
significant intersections. With careful implementation, the Streetscape Plan will create
a unique corridor for the City of Kent, providing an attractive, safe and multi-modal
environment, for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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
relating to this theme would be contemporary, interactive, informative and playful and
include modern lighting features, interpretive displays, and public art installations. The
Multicultural theme celebrates the wide range of cultures and people that make up the
City of Kent. Streetscape elements relating to 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
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
STEP 1.Locate the project on the Corridor Diagram
(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 location, 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 Construction 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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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 included in this document
demonstrates the City’s vision for the full build-
out of Meeker Street. Individual frontage
improvements shall be adjusted at the discretion
of the City to proportionately reflect the level of
proposed development or redevelopment by the
applicant.
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 insure over time that
the Meeker Street streetscape design, including
the materials and furnishings used, will 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 urban
design, superseding those portions of the City of
Kent Downtown Design Guidelines related to the
sidewalk and streetscape treatment, as well as all
other previous City of Kent visioning documents,
for this corridor from Kent-Des Moines Road to 4th
Avenue. The Downtown Overlay in the Design and
Construction Standards applies to Meeker Street
between 4th Avenue and Central Avenue.
Meeker Street has been identified as a RapidRide
corridor in the KC Metro Transit long range plan
for 2025 (RT 1056) and 2040 (RTs 1056 & 1515).
Integration of civil elements related to current
Metro bus stops and future RapidRide stops into
the urban design for streetscapes will be required,
and subject to review and approval by City
Staff. For additional details refer to KC Metro’s
requirements for landing pad spacing, pavement
type, shelter pad paving, as well as the KC Metro
Draft Route Facilities RapidRide design document
for additional details on RapidRide requirements.
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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 from the Green River Trail to 6th Avenue S., which will
then transition into the core downtown street section. Gowe Street is envisioned as the bicycle-oriented corridor connection
through the downtown area. The proposed design would include the following elements:
Multi-Modal Promenade
The Buffer Zone, Amenity Zone, Pathway Zone and Walk
Zone combine to create a single Multi-Modal Promenade
This concept provides 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.
Amenity Zone (3’-5’ width)
The proposed promenade incorporates amenity zones
within a 4’-5’ continuous linear amenity area. These
will include 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 these zones and nodes could be developed to
allow for outdoor dining or other activities.
Connector Zone (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.
Buffer Zone (3.5’-4’ width)
Provides areas that separate pedestrian pathways from
moving traffic. This zone could contain street trees, lighting,
site furniture and landscaped areas.
Walk Zone (5’-8’ width)
Sidewalk areas that provide for pedestrian circulation
and access to businesses.
Pathway Zone (10’ width)
Two-way path can be used as a walkway, for bicycle
travel, and for parents with strollers.
On-Street Parking
Provides convenient parking to businesses and a buffer
between the multi-modal promenade and from the
vehicle traffic on Meeker Street.
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.
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{ MEEKER STREET } STREETSCAPE TYPES
Streetscape Type A ............................................pg. 10
Streetscape Type B ............................................pg. 12
Streetscape Type C ............................................pg. 14
Current Downtown Overlay Standards .................NA
Mid-Block Crosswalk ..........................................pg. 24
Minor Intersection/Mid-Block Crosswalk.........pg. 26
Significant Intersection ........................................pg. 28
Multi-Modal Promenade ............................ pg. 22-28
Pathway Zone ...................................................pg. 22
Connector Zone .................................................pg. 23
Amenity Zone ....................................................pg. 24
Amenity Cluster .................................................pg. 26
Buffer Zone ........................................................pg. 27
Walk Zone .........................................................pg. 28
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STREETSCAPE TYPES | STREETSCAPE TYPE A
(WITH MEDIAN WHERE APPLICABLE)
Streetscape Type A creates a visible pedestrian-oriented street experience by creating an east/
west connection through to the heart of the corridor with slower moving traffic, on-street parking and
features that will encourage safer pedestrian and bicycle usage.
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NOTE: This plan illustrates a typical 3-lane roadway section
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NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only; see Streetscape Zones (page 22-28) for hardscape requirements
and additional required streetscape elements within each zone. Actual roadway and streetscape designs to be
approved by the City of Kent; all construction details shall be per current City of Kent standard details and applicable
Meeker Street Construction Standards, Appendix B.
STREETSCAPE TYPES | STREETSCAPE TYPE A
(WITH MEDIAN WHERE APPLICABLE)
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KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE A ELEMENTS
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Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 34
Street Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] ................................... ........................................pg. 34
Decorative Utility Covers* (as required within sidewalk paving) ..................................................pg. 43
Street Tree, typ. ..................................................................................... ........................................pg. 45
Accent Tree, typ. .............................................................................................................................pg. 46
Pl anter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 47
Planted Roadway Median ..............................................................................................................pg. 49
* Not shown
3.5’
Buffer
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Walk
Zone
12’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(on-street parking, center medians,
turn and travel lanes; see note)
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Buffer
Zone
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Walk
Zone
25’ Promenade
6” Curb 6” Curb 10’
Pathway
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Amenity
Zone
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Face Building
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STREETSCAPE TYPES | STREETSCAPE TYPE B
(BETWEEN WASHINGTON AVENUE AND SR-167)
Streetscape Type B provides a reduced promenade section between east of the Washington Avenue
South intersection and the SR-167 overpass, to accomodate existing businesses and limited ROW.
The multi-modal promenade is continued through this section on the south side with the Pathway and
Walk Zone .
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Element number; see key
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see page 28
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see page 22
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see page 27
Walk Zone,
see page 28
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see page 24
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see page 27
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see page 26
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see page 23
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see page 26
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STREETSCAPE TYPES | STREETSCAPE TYPE B
(BETWEEN WASHINGTON AVENUE AND SR-167)
NOTE: Minimum required dimensions shown, where feasible the full buildout standard section shall be implemented,
or at the discretion of the City. Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only; see Streetscape Zones (page 22-28)
for hardscape requirements and additional required streetscape elements within each zone. Actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved by the City of Kent; all construction details shall be per current City of Kent
standard details and applicable Meeker Street Construction Standards, Appendix B.
KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE B ELEMENTS
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Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 34
Street Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] ................................... ........................................pg. 34
Decorative Utility Covers* (as required within sidewalk paving) ..................................................pg. 43
Street Tree, typ. ..................................................................................... ........................................pg. 45
Accent Tree, typ. .............................................................................................................................pg. 46
Pl anter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 47
Planted Roadway Median ..............................................................................................................pg. 49
* Not shown
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Roadway
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Promenade
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Zone
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STREETSCAPE TYPES | STREETSCAPE TYPE C
(BETWEEN 6TH AVENUE AND 4TH AVENUE)
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The Streetscape Type C section illustrates the Downtown section with sidewalks on both sides and
on-street parallel parking.
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Element number; see key
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see page 28
Walk Zone,
see page 28
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see page 27
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see page 27
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see page 26
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STREETSCAPE TYPES | STREETSCAPE TYPE C
(BETWEEN 6TH AVENUE AND 4TH AVENUE)
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NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only; see Streetscape Zones (page 22-28) for hardscape requirements
and additional required streetscape elements within each zone. Actual roadway and streetscape designs to be
approved by the City of Kent; all construction details shall be per current City of Kent standard details and applicable
Meeker Street Construction Standards, Appendix B.
KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE C ELEMENTS
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Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 34
Street Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] ................................... ........................................pg. 34
Decorative Utility Covers* (as required within sidewalk paving) ..................................................pg. 43
Street Tree, typ. ..................................................................................... ........................................pg. 45
Accent Tree, typ. .............................................................................................................................pg. 46
Pl anter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 49
* Not shown
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Mid-Block Crossings create highly-visible crossing locations that facilitate pedestrian activity. Crossings
should be raised to provide traffic calming.
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Walk Zone,
see page 28
Pathway Zone,
see page 22
Connector
Zone, see
page 23
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see page 28
Amenity Zone,
see page 24
Buffer Zone,
see page 27
Buffer Zone,
see page 27
Asphalt
Roadway
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only and shows only the streetscape elements required at the Mid-
Block Crossings; see Streetscape Zones (page 22-28) for additional required streetscape elements within each zone.
Actual roadway and streetscape designs to be approved by the City of Kent; all construction details shall be per
current City of Kent standard details and applicable Meeker Street Construction Standards, Appendix B.
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KEY | MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK ELEMENTS
2’x2’ Scored Cement Concrete Sidewalk ......................................................................................pg. 30
Linear Accent Paver Band ...............................................................................................................pg. 31
Linear Stamped Concrete [within Connector Zone] ......................................................................pg. 31
Hexagon Pavers ..............................................................................................................................pg. 31
Cement Concrete Crosswalk ...........................................................................................................pg. 32
ADA Detectable Warning Surface, typ. ........................................................................................pg. 32
Wayfinding Sign, typ. (design and location TBD) ........................................................................pg. 33
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 34
Street Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] ............................................................................pg. 34
Accent Bollard Lighting, typ. ..........................................................................................................pg. 35
Modular Bench, typ. ........................................................................................................................pg. 38
Decorative Utility Covers* (as required within sidewalk paving) ..................................................pg. 43
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 45
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 46
Pl anter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 47
Planted Roadway Median (where possible) ...................................................................................pg. 49
* Not shown
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Examples of mid-block crosswalks and raised crosswalks
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INTERSECTION TYPES | MINOR INTERSECTION/CROSSING - RAISED/CURBLESS
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NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only and shows only the streetscape elements required at the Mid-
Block Crossings; see Streetscape Zones (page 22-28) for additional required streetscape elements within each zone.
Actual roadway and streetscape designs to be approved by the City of Kent; all construction details shall be per
current City of Kent standard details and applicable Meeker Street Construction Standards, Appendix B.
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 for both bicycles and pedestrians.
Buffer Zone,
see page 27
Raised
Concrete
Intersection
Walk Zone,
see page 28
Buffer Zone,
see page 27
Pathway Zone,
see page 22
Asphalt
Roadway
Walk Zone,
see page 28
Connector Zone,
see page 23
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KEY | MINOR INTERSECTION/CROSSING ELEMENTS
Examples of treatments including, roadway lighting, seating, sidewalk treatments and landscaped planters
2’x2’ Scored Cement Concrete Sidewalk ......................................................................................pg. 30
Colored Cement Concrete Band.....................................................................................................pg. 30
Square Accent Pavers .....................................................................................................................pg. 31
Linear Accent Paver Band ...............................................................................................................pg. 31
Linear Stamped Concrete [within Connector Zone] ......................................................................pg. 31
Hexagon Pavers ..............................................................................................................................pg. 31
Cement Concrete Crosswalk ...........................................................................................................pg. 32
ADA Detectable Warning Surface, typ. ........................................................................................pg. 32
Wayfinding Sign, typ. (design and location TBD) ........................................................................pg. 33
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 34
Street Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] ............................................................................pg. 34
Accent Column Lighting, typ. ..........................................................................................................pg. 35
Heavy Duty Bollard, typ. ................................................................................................................pg. 36
Modular Bench, typ. (optional alternate to standard) ..................................................................pg. 38
Freestanding Planter, typ. ..............................................................................................................pg. 41
Decorative Utility Covers* (as required within sidewalk paving) ..................................................pg. 43
Utility Boxes, typ. (as required) .....................................................................................................pg. 43
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 46
Pl anter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 47
* Not shown
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Significant Intersections are located along Meeker Street at Russell 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.
INTERSECTION TYPES | SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTION
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
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Pathway Zone,
see page 22
Buffer Zone,
see page 27
Asphalt
Roadway
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Intersection
Walk Zone,
see page 28
Buffer Zone,
see page 27
Walk Zone,
see page 28
Amenity Zone,
see page 24
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NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only and shows only the streetscape elements required at the Mid-
Block Crossings; see Streetscape Zones (page 22-28) for additional required streetscape elements within each zone.
Actual roadway and streetscape designs to be approved by the City of Kent; all construction details shall be per
current City of Kent standard details and applicable Meeker Street Construction Standards, Appendix B.
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2’x2’ Scored Cement Concrete Sidewalk ......................................................................................pg. 30
Colored Cement Concrete Band.....................................................................................................pg. 30
Square Accent Pavers .....................................................................................................................pg. 31
Linear Accent Paver Band ...............................................................................................................pg. 31
Linear Stamped Concrete [within Connector Zone] ......................................................................pg. 31
Hexagon Pavers ..............................................................................................................................pg. 31
Cement Concrete Crosswalk ...........................................................................................................pg. 32
ADA Detectable Warning Surface, typ. ........................................................................................pg. 32
Wayfinding Sign, typ. (design and location TBD) ........................................................................pg. 33
Street Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] ............................................................................pg. 34
Accent Column Lighting, typ. ..........................................................................................................pg. 35
Modular Bench, typ. (optional alternate to standard) ..................................................................pg. 38
Freestanding Planter, typ. ..............................................................................................................pg. 41
Decorative Utility Covers* (as required within sidewalk paving) ..................................................pg. 43
Utility Boxes, typ. (as required) .....................................................................................................pg. 43
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 46
Pl anter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 47
* Not shown
Examples of significant intersection treatments including, public art, seating, potted and landscaped planters
INTERSECTION TYPES | SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTION
KEY | SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTION ELEMENTS
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Example of a multi-modal pathway within an urban setting
STREETSCAPE ZONES | PATHWAY ZONE
PATHWAY ZONE LOCATION
• The Pathway runs along the south side of the
Meeker Street corridor, from the Green River
Bridge to 6th Avenue.
KEY | PATHWAY ZONE ELEMENTS
4’x4’ Scored Cement Concrete Sidewalk ......................................................................................pg. 30
Colored Cement Concrete Band.....................................................................................................pg. 30
Linear Accent Paver Band ...............................................................................................................pg. 31
Linear Stamped Concrete [within Connector Zone] ......................................................................pg. 31
1a
2b
2c
1d
PATHWAY ZONE SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Scored Cement Concrete, Precast
Concrete Pavers and Stamped Concrete.
• Width: 10’-0”
2b 1a 1d
1d 2c Connector Zone,
see page 23
A key element along the Meeker Street corridor is the Pathway Zone which
is designed to accommodate a mix of users, including pedestrians, bicyclists
and strollers.
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Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
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Example of a multi-modal promenade pathway
CONNECTOR ZONE LOCATIONS
• Connector Zones are required across the Pathway
STREETSCAPE ZONES | PATHWAY ZONE
CONNECTOR ZONE SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Linear Stamped Concrete
• Width: 6’-0”
• Length: Varies based on distance from curbline to
edge of Walk Zone
• Spacing: One (1) Connector Zone shall be located
approximately every 60’-0” to 100”-0” O.C. along
the length of each block; coordinate locations with
Amenity Clusters and on-street parking stalls
• Alignment: 60-degree angle to back of curb
STREETSCAPE ZONES | CONNECTOR ZONE
Connector Zones provide a marked cut-through across the Pathway for pedestrians to cross from
on-street parking to the Walk Zone or from the Walk Zone to adjacent businesses.
KEY | CONNECTOR ZONE ELEMENTS
Linear Accent Paver Band [within Pathway Zone] .........................................................................pg. 31
Linear Stamped Concrete [within Connector Zone] ......................................................................pg. 31
2b
2c
2b
Walk Zone,
see page 28
Pathway Zone,
see page 22
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STREETSCAPE ZONES | AMENITY ZONE
The Amenity Zone separates the Pathway from the Walk Zone, providing a
space for pedestrian-friendly amenities including seating, lighting, bicycle
parking, receptacles, plantings, accent trees, signage and public art.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
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AMENITY ZONE LOCATION
• The Amenity Zone runs along the south side of the
Meeker Street corridor, from the Green River bridge
to 6th Avenue
AMENITY ZONE SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Scored Cement Concrete, Linear
Stamped Concrete
• Width: 5’-0” (2’-0” in Streetscape B only)
Connector Zone,
see page 23
Amenity Cluster,
see page 26
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Example of amenity zone with freestanding planters, trees, tables, chairs, accent lighting and receptacles
STREETSCAPE ZONES | AMENITY ZONE
KEY | AMENITY ZONE ELEMENTS
2’x2’ Scored Cement Concrete Sidewalk ......................................................................................pg. 30
Linear Stamped Concrete [within Connector Zone] ......................................................................pg. 31
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ......................................................................pg. 34
Accent Bollard Lighting (optional) .................................................................................................pg. 35
Decorative Bollard (optional) .........................................................................................................pg. 36
Standard Bench [within Amenity Cluster] .................................................................................................pg. 37
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 38
Receptacle [within Amenity Cluster] ................................................................................................pg. 39
Bicycle Rack [within Amenity Cluster] ......................................................................................................pg. 40
Freestanding Planter (optional)* ....................................................................................................pg. 41
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 46
Pl anter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 47
* Not shown
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AMENITY CLUSTER SPECIFICATIONS
• Spacing:
• One (1) Amenity Cluster shall be located at radius return of each Minor Intersection/
Crosswalks and Significant Intersections (including future/planned intersections)
• Two (2) Amenity Clusters shall be located at each Mid-Block Crossing
• One (1) Amenity Cluster shall be located every 90’-0” to 120”-0” O.C. along the
length of each block (see below)
• Length: 20 ’-0” min.
STREETSCAPE ZONES | AMENITY CLUSTER
Examples of amenity clusters
AMENITY CLUSTER TYPICAL SPACING
Amenity
Cluster typ.
Sidewalk
radius
return
radius
return
mid-block
crossing
90’20’20’90’ 90’90’90’90’
~750’ block
Sidewalk
100’
~180’ block
Amenity
Cluster, typ.
Sidewalk
120’120’
~430’ block
120’Amenity
Cluster, typ.
AMENITY CLUSTER LOCATIONS
• Amenity Clusters are required with the Amenity
Zone (south side of Meeker Street) and the
Buffer Zone (north side of Meeker Street)
KEY | AMENITY CLUSTER ELEMENTS
Standard Bench [one (1) each min. per Amenity Cluster] ......................................................................pg. 37
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 38
Receptacle [one (1) each min. per Amenity Cluster; at least one w/in 30’ of intersection] ............pg. 39
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block; at least one w/in 30’ of intersection] ...................................pg. 40
Freestanding Planter (optional) .....................................................................................................pg. 41
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Amenity Clusters are located at frequent intervals along the corridor and at
intersections and include pedestrian friendly site furnishings
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Element number; see key
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STREETSCAPE ZONES | BUFFER ZONE
The Buffer Zone separates pedestrians and bicyclists from the roadway with planters, street
trees, lighting and site furnishings.
BUFFER ZONE LOCATIONS
• The Buffer Zone runs along the curbline
on both sides of the Meeker Street
corridor from the Green River bridge to
Central Avenue
BUFFER ZONE SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Scored Cement
Concrete, Precast Concrete Pavers
• Width: 3’-0” to 4’-6” (see plans)
KEY | BUFFER ZONE ELEMENTS
1’x1’ Scored Cement Concrete Sidewalk .......................................................................................pg. 30
Linear Stamped Concrete [within Connector Zone] ......................................................................pg. 31
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ......................................................................pg. 34
Street Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] ............................................................................pg. 34
Standard Bench [within Amenity Cluster on north side] .........................................................................pg. 37
Modular Bench* (optional alternate to standard) .........................................................................pg. 38
Receptacle* [within Amenity Cluster on north side] .........................................................................pg. 39
Bicycle Rack [within Amenity Cluster on north side] ..............................................................................pg. 40
Freestanding Planter (optional) .....................................................................................................pg. 41
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 45
Plan ter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 47
* Not shown
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see page 23
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WALK ZONE SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Scored Cement Concrete
• Width: 5’-0” to 6’-0” on the South Side,
8’-0” including Cement Concrete Band and
Linear Accent Paver Band on the North
Side (see plans)
STREETSCAPE ZONES | WALK ZONE
WALK ZONE LOCATION
• The Walk Zone runs along both sides of Meeker
Street from the Green River bridge to Central
Avenue
The Walk Zone is a traditional sidewalk that provides pedestrian circulation
along the corridor and access to businesses.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
KEY | WALK ZONE ELEMENTS
2’x2’ Scored Cement Concrete Sidewalk ......................................................................................pg. 30
Colored Cement Concrete Band* ...................................................................................................pg. 30
Linear Accent Paver Band ...............................................................................................................pg. 31
*Note: Colored Cement Concrete Band on North Side of Meeker, along Walk Zone shall not be
colored. Band shall be Plain Cement Concrete, typ.
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1bSOUTH SIDE
Buffer Zone,
see page 27
NORTH SIDE
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{ MEEKER STREET } STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
Hardscape Treatment ...............................pg. 30
Features & Signage .................................pg. 33
Illumination................................................pg. 34
Street Furniture ..........................................pg. 36
Utility.........................................................pg. 43
Retaining Wall ..........................................pg. 44
Landscape .................................................pg. 45
NOTE: Approved equal products shall match the
same aesthetic, look, feel, quality, materiality,
and durability of the standards specified herein.
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HARDSCAPE TREATMENT | CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK 1
4’ X 4’ SCORED CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK
4’ x 4’ sidewlk scoring is typical at the following locations:
Pathway Zone (all Streetscape Types)
• Pattern: 4’-0” x 4’-0” grid sawcut scoring
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to back of curb
• Concrete Color: Natural gray
NOTE: Approved equal products
shall match the same aesthetic,
look, feel, quality, materiality,
and durability of the standards
specified herein.
COLORED CEMENT CONCRETE BAND
1’ X 1’ SCORED CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK
1’ x 1’ sidewlk scoring is typical at the following locations:
Buffer Zone (all Streetscape Types), Mid-Block Crosswalks,
Minor Intersections/Crossings and Significant Intersections
• Pattern: 1’-0” x 1’-0” grid sawcut scoring
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to back of curb
• Concrete Color: Natural gray
Colored Cement Concrete Band is typical at the following locations:
Along both sides of Pathway (all Streetscape Types) and at Minor
Intersections/Crossings, and Significant Intersections
• Width: 1’-0”
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to both sides of Pathway
• Concrete Color: “Dark Gray” by Davis Color, or approved equal
2’ X 2’ SCORED CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK
2’ x 2’ sidewlk scoring is typical at the following locations:
Walk Zone and Amenity Zones
• Pattern: 2’-0” x 2’-0” grid sawcut scoring
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to back of curb
• Concrete Color: Natural gray
CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: 3,000 psi cement concrete
• Joints: 1/8” width x 1/2” deep sawcuts
• Finish: Medium Broom Finish
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SQUARE ACCENT PAVERS
HARDSCAPE TREATMENT | PRECAST CONCRETE PAVERS 2
Square Accent Pavers are required at the
following locations: Minor Intersections/Crossings
and Significant Intersections (see plans)
• Manufacturer: Stepstone Inc.
• Model: Pa vers
• Size: 12” x 12” x 4” tall
• 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
LINEAR ACCENT PAVER BAND
Linear Accent Pavers are required at the
following locations: Centerline of Pathway Zone
(all Streetscape Types) and between Walk Zone
and Buffer Zone (north side of roadway only; see
plans)
• Manufacturer: Stepstone Inc.
• Model: Narrow Modular Pavers
• Size: 3” wide x 12” long x 4” tall (double row)
• 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 the same aesthetic, look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability of
the standards specified herein.
HEXAGON PAVERS
Hexagon Pavers are required at the following
locations: Planters at Mid-Block Crosswalks,
Minor Intersections/Crossings, and Significant
Intersections (see plans)
• Manufacturer: Tectura Designs
• Model: P 12
• 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
2d
2b
LINEAR STAMPED CONCRETE
Linear Stamped Concrete is required at the
following locations: Connector Zones (see plans)
• Manufacturer: Scofield
• Stamp Pattern: Pine Interlocking Plank
• Material: 3,000 psi cement concrete
• Stamping Tool: Surface texture is that of
lightly sandblasted pine
boards. Edges are beveled
along the length of each
board. Ends are saw-cut.
Corners are square.
• Installation Type: Stamped
concrete
• Size: 6” wide x 24” long; 6”
wide x 48” long; 1/8” “grout”
joints
• Concrete Color: Natural gray
2c
2a
PRECAST CONCRETE PAVER GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Precast cement concrete
• Joints: 1/8” wide
• Finish: S andblast
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HARDSCAPE TREATMENT | ADA DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE 4
HARDSCAPE TREATMENT | CEMENT CONCRETE CROSSWALK 3
CEMENT CONCRETE CROSSWALK SPECIFICATIONS
CEMENT CONCRETE CROSSWALK SPECIFICATIONS
Cement Concrete Crosswalks are required at the following
locations: Mid-Block Crosswalks, Minor Intersections/
Crossings, Significant Intersections
• Material: 5,000 psi cement concrete
• Crosswalk Width: 12’-0’ (Mid-Block Crosswalks -
Raised); 14’-0” to 20’-0” (Minor Intersections Crosswalks
- Raised/Curbless); 20’-0” to 22’-0” (Significant
Intersections)
• Pattern: 1’-0” x 1’-0” grid scoring
• Joints: 1/8” width x 1/2” deep sawcuts
• Finish: Heavy Broom Finish
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to back of curb
• Concrete Color: Natural standard gray
• Crosswalk Stripe: Thermoplastic, white
ADA Detectable Warning Surfaces are required at all
crosswalk locations
• Color: Yellow (Federal Color #33538)
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WAYFINDING SIGNAGE
• Layout for wayfinding signage to be determined by the City of
Kent
• Designs for wayfinding signs to be determined by the City Arts
Commission and Council to create a cohesive signage system for
the entire corridor
FEATURES & SIGNAGE STANDARDS | GATEWAYS, ART & WAYFINDING 5
WAYFINDING SIGNAGE LOCATIONS
Wayfinding Signs are required at the following locations (per location key below):
• At all decision-making points along the Meeker Street corridor (all Streetscape Types)
• At all decision-making points at Mid-Block Crosswalks, Minor Intersections/Crossings, and Significant
Intersections
• Actual final location shall be determined by City of Kent
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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.
GATEWAY AND PUBLIC ART FEATURE LOCATIONS
Gateway and Public Art is required at the following locations (per location key below):
• Center median east of Green River bridge
• Flanking on either side just east of Green River bridge
• Within right-of-way corners at Significant Intersection
• Underpass area of SR-167
gateway feature location
wayfinding signage location
* NOTE: Public art features on state routes are required follow the guidelines
in WSDOT’s Design Manual chapter 950. A public art plan will be required.
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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: Federal color “dark gray”
#26008, polyester powdercoat system
• Irrigation: Automatic drip system for flower
baskets
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: Federal color “dark gray”
#26008, polyester powdercoat system
ILLUMINATION STANDARDS | PEDESTRIAN & STREET LIGHTING 76
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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
• Color/Finish: Dark gray metallic texture, powdercoat
system
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
• Color/Finish: Dark gray metallic texture, powdercoat
system
ILLUMINATION STANDARDS | ACCENT COLUMN LIGHTING 8
ILLUMINATION STANDARDS | ACCENT BOLLARD LIGHTING 9
COLUMN LIGHTING LOCATIONS
Column Lighting is required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A (West of SR-
167), Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C, near
Significant Intersection, near Minor Intersections/
Crossings and near Mid-Block Crosswalks
BOLLARD LIGHTING LOCATIONS
Bollard Lighting is required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape
Type B, Streetscape Type C and near Mid-Block
Crosswalks
* 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 BOLLARD 11
HEAVY DUTY BOLLARD SPECIFICATIONS
• Metal Manufacturer: Fairweather Site Furnishings *
• Material/Finish: Stainless steel type 316, brush satin
• Model/Size: B-2 custom 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
• Color/S ealer: Slate gray, clear anti-graffiti coating
• Installation Type: Embed mount
• Metal Manufacturer: Fairweather Site Furnishings *
• Material/Finish: Stainless steel type 316, brush satin
• Model/Size: B-2 custom semi dome top, 6” 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 optional for use at the following locations:
• Buffer and Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C; 2’-6” from
edge of roadway, 2’-0” min. from pathway edge
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’ l engths
• 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’ l engths
• 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
Either option of Standard Bench can be chosen and are required for use in the following locations:
Standard Bench Type 1:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C, Mid-Block
Crosswalks, Significant Intersections, and Minor Intersections/Crossings
Standard Bench Type 2:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A (West of SR-167), Streetscape Type B, Mid-Block
Crosswalks, Significant Intersections, and Minor Intersections/Crossings
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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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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 west of Hwy 167 on Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Mid-Block
Crosswalks, 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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RECEPTACLE TYPE 1 SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms+Surfaces *
• Model: Dispatch SLDIS-136
• Material: Solid cast aluminum construction
• Description: Hinged side-access doors, split-
stream model
• Polyethylene Liner: 36 gal
• Color: Powdercoat titanium
• Installation Type: Surface mount
RECEPTAC LE TYPE 2 SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Landscape Forms *
• Model: MultipliCITY, single
• Description: Front-deposit
• Black Liner: 18 gal
• Color: Prefinished anodized aluminum
• Installation Type: Embed mount
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RECEPTACLE LOCATIONS
The either option for Receptacle can be chosen and are required for use at the following locations:
Receptacle Type 1:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C, Mid-Block
Crosswalks, Significant Intersections, and Minor Intersections/Crossings
Receptacle Type 2:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Mid-Block Crosswalks, Significant Intersections, and
Minor Intersections/Crossings, west of Hwy 167, and Streetscape Type B.
* 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/Finish: Titanium and any RAL
powder coat color
• Installation Type: Surface mount
CUSTOM BICYCLE RACK LOCATIONS
• Amenity Clusters at Streetscape Type A (only West of SR-167) and Streetscape Type B
CUSTOM BICYCLE RACK SPECIFICATIONS
• 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
The either option for Bicycle Rack can be chosen and are required for use at the following locations:
STANDARD BICYCLE RACK
• Amenity Clusters at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B and Streetscape Type C
* 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 PLANTER
Crest Round | QR-CRE3630P in French Gray
Option is available for use for Sreetscape
Type A-C
Low Bowl Round | QR-GE2623 in Latte
Option is available for use only for
Streetscape Type A, west of Hwy 167,
and Streetscape Type B
• 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 ht
• 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 ht
FREESTANDING PLANTER LOCATIONS
Freestanding Planters are optional at the following locations:
• Amenity Clusters at Streetscape Type A - C (as noted), Significant Intersections and Minor
Intersections/Crossings - Raised/Curbless
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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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Variations
Terrain
TRENCH DRAIN GRATE SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Urban Accessories *
• Model: Varies
• ADA Compliant: Yes
• Size: 6”x18”
• Material: 100% Recycled Grey Iron (ASTM A48 class
35b), Recyclable Ductile Iron (ASTM A536, class 65-45-12)
STREET FURNITURE STANDARDS | GRATES 17
TREE GRATE SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Iron Age Designs *
• Model: Divisadero, DIX72-72I99TGHP
• ADA Compliant: Yes
• 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
• Note: Use of tree grates shall be reviewed and approved
by City of Kent. Install per City of Kent details 6-36 and
6-55.
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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 Color/Finish: Federal color “dark gray” #26008,
polyester powdercoat system
• 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
* 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.
• Note: Graphics for wrap shall be reviewed and approved
by the City of Kent.
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.
All new or relocated utility boxes shall be wrapped as specified below.
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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
** NOTE: Formliner patterns are specified for use on cast-in-
place concrete retaining walls, installed as part of corridor
improvements and which are visible to users along the street
corridor.
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* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
ANTI-GRAFFITI COATING SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Evonik Industries *
• Product: Protectosil ANTIGRAFFITI
• Coating Description: A waterborne breathable, clear, non-sacrificial, zero VOC, UV
resistant, alkali resistant, non-yellowing, easy application, anti-graffiti treatment for use
on concrete, brick, concrete masonry units and natural stone. Coating will not alter natural
appearance of the substrate below.
• Finish: Matte
• Manufacturer: Sherwin Williams *
• Product: Anti-Graffiti Coating
• Coating Description: A clear, one-component, non-sacrificial, ready-to-use siloxane coating
intended for use over bare concrete or previously painted concrete or steel surfaces. It cures
with atmospheric moisture and offers excellent graffiti resistance and cleanability with water
power-washing.
• Finish: Semi-gloss
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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
• Irrigation Requirements: Fully automatic irrigation system
Street Trees are required at the following locations:
• In all *Planters within Buffer Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C,
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 52, for street tree photos.
accent tree in amenity
zone planter, typ.
accent tree in planted
roadway median typ.
street tree in planted
roadway median, typ.
accent tree in curb
bulb-out, typ.
street tree in buffer
zone planter, typ.
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2
3
STREET AND ACCENT TREE LAYOUT DIAGRAM
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LANDSCAPE STANDARDS | ACCENT TREES 23
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 45.
• 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, as well as in Planters at Mid-Block Crosswalks, 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 52, 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 amenity zone
elements (see page 24); 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 48.
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, as well as in Planted Roadway Medians and wthin curb bulb-outs at Mid-Block Crosswalks,
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’D. ‘Carol Mackie’
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’E. x ‘rubrum’
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’
DROUGHT-TOLERANT
EVERGREEN
PLANT HEIGHT (FT.)
PLANT SPREAD (FT.)
S
HT’
SP’
q
*
SUN
PART SHADE
SHADE
R
RR
HT’SP’S qR RR
HT’SP’S qR RR
HT’SP’S qR RR
HT’SP’S qR RR
* NOTE: Plants within the ROW shall not exceed 36” mature height; planting
plans to be approved by the City of Kent prior to installation. See Appendix
A, page 52, for plant photos.
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LANDSCAPE STANDARDS | PLANTED ROADWAY MEDIAN 25
PLANTED ROADWAY MEDIAN SPECIFICATIONS
• Tree Layout: Street Trees shall be planted in groups of 3-5 min. and spaced per requirements on
page 45; Accent Trees shall be planted in groups of 2-3 at median ends and mid-block crosswalk
locations and spaces per requirements on page 46. All trees shall be located along the centerline
of the median and adjusted based on sight distance requirements and existing utilities. See layout
diagram on page 45*.
• Soil Amendment Requirements: Min. 36” depth topsoil and 2” depth bark mulch.
• Recommended Plant Species: See plant schedule, page 48.
PLANTED ROADWAY MEDIAN LOCATIONS
Planted Roadway Medians are required within roadway medians.
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. Plants within the ROW shall not exceed
36” mature height; planting plans to be approved by the City of Kent prior to
installation. See Appendix A, page 52, for plant photos.
SHRUBS
Cornus stolonifera ‘Kelseyi’/ Dwarf Red-Twig Dogwood • •• •2’ 2’
Rhododendron ‘Purple Gem’/ Purple Gem Rhododendron • • • • •3’ 3’
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’/ Tor Birchleaf Spirea • ••3’ 3’
GRASSES
Carex elata ‘Bowles Golden’/ Bowles Golden Sedge • • • • •
1.5’ 1.5’
Juncus ensifolius/ Dagger-Leaf Rush • ••1’ 1’
Juncus tenuis ‘Blue Dart’/ Blue Dart Rush • • • •1.5’ 1.5’
PERENNIALS
Iris douglasiana/ Douglas Iris • •• •1.5’ 1.5’
Polystichum munitum/ Sword Fern • • • • •2’ 2’
Sisyrinchium californicum/ Yellow-Eyed Grass • • • • •1’ 1’
HT’SP’q 1 2R RR
HT’SP’q 1 2R RR
HT’SP’q 1 2R RR
SUITABLE FOR RAINGARDEN PONDING AREA
SUITABLE FOR RAINGARDEN SIDE SLOPES
PLANT HEIGHT (FT.)
PLANT SPREAD (FT.)
HT’
SP’
q
*
SUN
PART SHADE
SHADE
EVERGREEN
R
RR
1
2
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{ MEEKER STREET } APPENDICES
APPENDICES
Appendix A - Plant Photos ...........................................................................................pg. 52
Appendix B - Meeker Street Construction Standards ...............................................pg. 57
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APPENDIX A: PLANT PHOTOS - STREET TREES
Ulmus propinqua ‘JFS-Bieberich’/
Emerald Sunshine Elm
Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’/
Wildfire Tupelo
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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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Cornus stolonifera ‘Kelseyi’/
Dwarf Red-Twig Dogwood
Carex elata ‘Bowles Golden’/
Bowles Golden Sedge
Iris douglasiana/
Douglas Iris
Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’/
Tor Birchleaf Spirea
Juncus ensifolius/
Dagger-Leaf Rush
Polystichum munitum/
Sword Fern
Rhododendron ‘Purple Gem’/
Purple Gem Rhododendron
Juncus tenius ‘Blue Dart’/
Blue Dart Rush
Sisyrinchium californicum/
Yellow-Eyed Grass
APPENDIX A: PLANT PHOTOS - RAINGARDEN PLANTS
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X-X Bench Type 1 .............................................................................................59
X-X Bench Type 2 .............................................................................................60
X-X Modular Bench ..........................................................................................61
X-X Bicycle Rack Type 1 .................................................................................62
X-X Bicycle Rack Type 2 ..................................................................................63
X-X Litter Receptacle Type 1 ...........................................................................64
X-X Litter Receptacle Type 2 ..........................................................................65
X-X Metal Bollard ............................................................................................66
X-X Concrete Bollard ......................................................................................67
X-X Heavy Duty Metal Bollard ......................................................................68
X-X Roadway Pole Banner and Arms .............................................................69
Sidewalk
X-X Cement Concrete Sidewalk - Southside .................................................70
X-X Cement Concrete Sidewalk - Northside .................................................71
X-X Paver Installation Detail 1 .......................................................................72
X-X Paver Installation Detail 2 .......................................................................73
Illumination
X-X Single Pedestrian Luminaire and Pole ....................................................74
X-X Dual Pedestrian Luminaire and Pole .......................................................75
X-X Street Luminaire and Pole ........................................................................76
X-X Accent Column Lighting ............................................................................77
X-X Accent Bollard Lighting ............................................................................78
Irrigation
X-X Flower Basket Irrigation ...........................................................................79
X-X Flower Basket Valve Access Box .............................................................80
Median
X-X Median Tree Planting ...............................................................................81
X-X Center Median Stamped Conc ................................................................82
Crosswalk
X-X Significant Intersection Crosswalk ..........................................................83
X-X Minor Raised Intersection/Crosswalk .....................................................84
X-X Raised Mid-Block Crosswalk ....................................................................85
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MEEKER STREET CONSTRUCTION STANDARD DETAILS
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October 11, 2017
The Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) as met on several occasions to review the proposed street scape
design and construction standards in the Meet Me on Meeker project.
KDP appointed a Task Force which consisted of Randall Smith, President, Suzanne Cameron, Chair of
Design, Greg Haffner, Board Legal Counsel, Jeff Middleton, Owner of Exhibition Automotive/Car Star and
Barbara Smith, Executive Director of KDP.
In walking the area and actually “seeing” W. Meeker from the 167 Highway overpass on Meeker to 4th
Avenue the following was determined:
We identified that from 167 Highway overpass to 4th Avenue on Meeker St., it should be thought
of as the “transition area”.
What we are requesting is that the city would install their recommended streetscape design and
construction standards as stated in the proposal from west of the 167 overpass on Meeker St.
From the 167 overpass on Meeker St., to 4th Avenue, our newly identified “transition area”,
would include the following streetscape designs:
o Lighting: Remove the green historical light poles from 167 overpass (including any on
the side streets) to 4th Avenue and reinstall them in the historic part of downtown (4th
Avenue to Central Avenue, Titus Street to Harrison St. Locations to be mutually agreed
upon.
o Lighting: Current cobra lights are fine to leave up in the “transition area” unless the city
decides to go with the AEC Illumination Corporations example in the proposal. (Do we
want to specify what type of overhanging light poles we want in the historic area? If
yes, what is the agreed design?)
o Bollards: In transition area we prefer the Light Column Bollard, LBLCO-504 (page 43);
green bollards in historic area.
o Benches: The bench type in the transition area should be Bench Type 1; in the historic
area, continue with the black benches. Cascade Recreation, SiteScapes Model WP-
11001DG 6’ bench, steel bar ends, horizontal straps, center armrest, DuraCoat finish.
Don’t forget to add the arms in the middle of the benches a sit discourages sleeping on
the benches.
o Trash Receptacles: In the transition area we prefer the 16 gallon model, #Dispatch
SLDIS216; in the historical area, continue with the trash receptacles that KDP has
recently purchased; Victor Stanley, Dunkirk, MD, DYN-SD-36 Dynasty Series, 36 gallon,
side opening litter receptacle, DYN-SD-36 Components, Metallic Powder Coat, Titanium
with black plastic liner and S2A-dome lid and latch.
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o Bicycle Racks: In the transition area we prefer the Twist model. In the historic district;
has not been determined.
o Planters: In the transition area we prefer the Crest Round, QR-CRE363P. In the historic
area we prefer using the planters that we have already been replacing the green
planters with; Ornamental Stone, Allyn, WA, Xinh collection 28” dia X 24” high planter-
Color Bark…we also order 16” Dia x 20” high planters-Color Straw, 20” dia X 26: high
planter, Color Straw, 24” dia X 31” high planter-Color Bark
o Grates: In the transition area, be aware that in the historic area we have square grates.
o Manhole Covers: In the transition area, we have no preference. In the historic area we
have the regular covers; it would be nice to have something that looks historic but not
critical.
o Roof Lighting: In the design standards we would like the city to include mandatory roof
lighting as we have done in the historic area of downtown. It would be nice to see these
roof lights in the transition area as well.
o Gateway: New signage will be needed to identify the historic area.
Randall Smith, President, Kent Downtown Partnership
Barbara Smith, Executive Director, Kent Downtown Partnership
202 W. Gowe Street, Suite A, Kent, WA, 98032
253-813-6976, barbaras@kentdowntown.org
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To: Mayor Cooke November 16, 2017
From: Kent Bicycle Advisory Board (KBAB)
Cc: Tim LaPorte
Julie Parascondola
Ben Wolters
Hayley Bonsteel
Subject: Meet Me on Meeker (MMoM)
KBAB at our October 30th meeting, the board agreed to send the City of Kent a letter
recommending that Kent proceed with the MMoM vision for Meeker Street.
In this vision we see the potential for many citizens of Kent to use the proposed walk zone and
bike path. This vision would give pedestrians a walk zone that promotes walking to stores,
transit stops and schools. It also provides a bike path that people would use when riding to
stores, jobs, and schools. There are an abundance of benefits realized by those that choose to
use this promenade and mixed use pedestrian and bicycle path.
As the first step, the Marque on Meeker project starts the bigger MMoM vision with the new
Green River Trail connection on the south side of Meeker. The residents of this project will have
multiple locations where they can access the Green River Trail. The separated bike path
addresses the safety concerns of many riders that prefer to be separated from the vehicles and
pedestrians when they are riding.
We encourage the City of Kent to commit to timely completion of the projects needed for
MMoM so that the benefits can be realized. The MMoM project is an essential part of the
KBAB’s long term plan of an East-West bicycle connection from the West Hill to the East Hill. It
will intersect popular North-South routes connecting transit and popular trail access points. We
encourage the City of Kent to work with other municipalities, King County and the State of
Washington to design and fund connecting bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that will
benefit all residents of the area.
Signed (or approved by e-mail by the following board members)
Mel Roberts, chairman Frank Boosman Karen Chandler
Rich Davis Scott Taylor Nick Swan
Andy Sobczyk Craig Fuller Brandon Swanson
Dmitriy Zhuravel
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From: Sidhu, Maan S.
To: Bonsteel, Hayley
Cc: Brown, Rob; Strand, Christina; Palisoc, Felixberto
Subject: RE: Meeker Design Standards
Date: Monday, November 6, 2017 11:57:37 AM
Attachments: Meet Me on Meeker Traffic Analysis - Final 2_17_2017.pdf
Hi Haley,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Meeker traffic analysis. Our comments are
bulleted below and are marked-up in the attached PDF. If you have any questions, please feel free to
give me a call.
Thanks again,
Maan Sidhu PE
Office 206.440.4417 | Fax 206.440.4804
WSDOT Traffic on the Web: Twitter, Seattle Traffic
Existing Conditions
1. Page 4 - Please include the NB and SB SR 167 ramp terminal intersections in the analysis.
These intersections are integral to the progression of city traffic across either side of SR 167.
If the 2-3 Lane alternative is considered further, the operation of these intersections will
become more important to intra-city travel as diversion becomes a consideration.
Corridor Alternatives
2. Page 12 - If the 2-3 Lane Alternative is considered further, please conduct additional
analysis. Analysis should investigate the level of diversion to SR 516 and address impacts to
operation on SR 516, SR 181, and the ramp terminal intersections.
Appendix B, SR 516/Meeker
3. If intersection revisions are made at SR 516 and Meeker, please consider making
improvements on all legs to enhance pedestrian and bike accessibility and safety, e.g.
remove islands and change right-turn slip to a parallel turn lane, bring all movements under
signal control.
4. Removing the southbound right turn lane will have impacts to southbound traffic. Please
evaluate the SR 516 southbound approach leg level of service for existing and build
conditions. Please provide 95th percentile queue and delay.
5. Development and improvements along Meeker will attract pedestrians and bicyclists. Please
consider planning facilities for these users on both Meeker and Reith.
Appendix B, Meeker St b/w Green River and 64th
6. Please verify queues from the intersection of SR 516 and Meeker do not impact the
intersection operation at Russell Road. Also consider providing approach leg results.
Appendix B, Meeker St b/w 64th and Washington
7. For the 2-3 Lane Alternative, projected queues extend beyond 64th Ave in the PM peak
period (over 1700’). Please review LOS results for 64th/Meeker if these queues are being
incorporated into the analysis. Please consider providing approach leg results.
8. Please analyze the impacts to the 181/Meeker intersection. Verify all inbound traffic be
accommodated within 600' during the PM peak period (NB LT, EB Thru, SB RT).
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Appendix B, Washington/Meeker
9. Please provide the queue lengths and delay for north and southbound SR 181 for the
different alternatives.
From: Bonsteel, Hayley [mailto:HBonsteel@kentwa.gov]
Sent: Monday, October 09, 2017 1:16 PM
To: Ott, Sarah <OttSara@wsdot.wa.gov>
Cc: Brown, Rob <RBrown@kentwa.gov>; Strand, Christina <StrandC@wsdot.wa.gov>
Subject: RE: Meeker Design Standards
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for these comments. I’m attaching the traffic analysis here. Note that we are not considering
a road diet for the area around 181, which will remain 5 lanes as it is today. Let me know if you have
any questions about this.
We will be sure to add a note about public art features needing a WSDOT public art plan for
locations at the 181 intersection.
Thanks!
Hayley Bonsteel, AICP, Senior Long Range Planner & GIS Coordinator
Planning Services | Economic & Community Development
400 West Gowe, Kent, WA 98032
Main 253-856-5454 | Direct 253-856-5441
hbonsteel@KentWA.gov
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
KentWA.gov Facebook Twitter YouTube
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From: Ott, Sarah [mailto:OttSara@wsdot.wa.gov]
Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2017 5:20 PM
To: Bonsteel, Hayley <HBonsteel@kentwa.gov>
Cc: Brown, Rob <RBrown@kentwa.gov>; Strand, Christina <StrandC@wsdot.wa.gov>
Subject: RE: Meeker Design Standards
Hi Hayley,
Just a few comments:
Page 16 – eastbound lane configuration has been reduced from two eastbound lanes to one
eastbound lane. We need a traffic analysis to support this road diet as it could have impacts
with SR 181.
Page 34 – public art features on state routes need to follow the guidelines in WSDOT’s Design
Manual chapter 950. A public art plan will be required.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
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Sarah Ott, P.E.
King Area Traffic Engineer
WSDOT Northwest Region
OttSara@wsdot.wa.gov
P: (206) 440-4387
From: Bonsteel, Hayley [mailto:HBonsteel@kentwa.gov]
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2017 7:41 AM
To: Ott, Sarah <OttSara@wsdot.wa.gov>
Subject: Meeker Design Standards
Hello Sarah,
I’m looking forward to receiving your comments on our draft standards for the Meet Me on Meeker
overlay. Not sure if you are aware that Roger Millar helped kickstart this project right before he took
his new job at WSDOT J - one of his last projects with Smart Growth America. We’re very excited to
be reaching this milestone in the project!
We are on a tight timeline and were hoping to go to public hearing on October 23rd, if we can get a
more finalized draft by then (we have many staff comments that have yet to be incorporated into
the draft we sent to the state, which is still a little rough). I was wondering if you could give me a
sense for whether your comments might substantially change the standards or whether they will be
minor enough to be incorporated after a public hearing.
Happy to discuss by phone today if you’re able – I am available pretty much all day.
Let me know what you think, thanks!
Cheers,
Hayley Bonsteel, AICP, Senior Long Range Planner & GIS Coordinator
Planning Services | Economic & Community Development
400 West Gowe, Kent, WA 98032
Main 253-856-5454 | Direct 253-856-5441
hbonsteel@KentWA.gov
CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
KentWA.gov Facebook Twitter YouTube
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3131 Elliott Avenue, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98121 P: 206.286.1640 www.kpg.com
Memorandum
To: Hayley Bonsteel, City of Kent
From: John Davies, KPG
Date: 11/9/2017
Re: Response to WSDOT Review Comments
We appreciate the review by the WSDOT of the 2-17-2017 Meet Me on Meeker Traffic Analysis.
We are replying to the email comments received submitted by Maan Sidhu, PE of WSDOT on
Monday November 6, 2017. For clarity, we have provided a responses following each of the
WSDOT comments.
Existing Conditions
1. Page 4 - Please include the NB and SB SR 167 ramp terminal intersections in the analysis. These
intersections are integral to the progression of city traffic across either side of SR 167. If the 2-3
Lane alternative is considered further, the operation of these intersections will become more
important to intra-city travel as diversion becomes a consideration.
Response: The 2-3 Lane alternative is no longer under consideration. If the 2-3 lane alternative is favored
in the future, the City will conduct an evaluation of the SR 516 corridor including the SR 167 ramps.
Corridor Alternatives
2. Page 12 - If the 2-3 Lane Alternative is considered further, please conduct additional analysis.
Analysis should investigate the level of diversion to SR 516 and address impacts to operation on SR
516, SR 181, and the ramp terminal intersections.
Response: The 2-3 Lane alternative is no longer under consideration. If the 2-3 lane alternative is favored
in the future, the City will conduct an evaluation of the SR 516 corridor including the SR 167 ramps.
Appendix B, SR 516/Meeker
3. If intersection revisions are made at SR 516 and Meeker, please consider making improvements
on all legs to enhance pedestrian and bike accessibility and safety, e.g. remove islands and change
right-turn slip to a parallel turn lane, bring all movements under signal control.
Response: We agree that the suggested configuration may provide additional value. We should consider
this as an option during the design process for the intersection.
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4. Removing the southbound right turn lane will have impacts to southbound traffic. Please
evaluate the SR 516 southbound approach leg level of service for existing and build conditions.
Please provide 95th percentile queue and delay.
Response: Our analysis found relatively low volumes (less than 60 vehicles) for any of the three time
periods (AM, Midday, PM). We will further analyze this movement during the design process.
5. Development and improvements along Meeker will attract pedestrians and bicyclists. Please
consider planning facilities for these users on both Meeker and Reith.
Response: While Reith Road is outside of the study area, we could see the elimination of the free
southbound right turn would allow the designation of a bicycle climbing lane on Reith Road. As part of
the design process, we would add bicycle and pedestrian facilities that would allow connection to the
pedestrian bridge crossing of the Green River.
Appendix B, Meeker St b/w Green River and 64th
6. Please verify queues from the intersection of SR 516 and Meeker do not impact the intersection
operation at Russell Road. Also consider providing approach leg results.
Response: Russell Road is located nearly 3,000 feet from the SR 516/Meeker Street intersection. The
proposed configuration for SR 516/Meeker Street would only be 580 feet.
Appendix B, Meeker St b/w 64th and Washington
7. For the 2-3 Lane Alternative, projected queues extend beyond 64th Ave in the PM peak period
(over 1700’). Please review LOS results for 64th/Meeker if these queues are being incorporated
into the analysis. Please consider providing approach leg results.
Response: The 2-3 Lane alternative is no longer under consideration. If the 2-3 lane alternative is favored
in the future, the City will conduct an additional evaluation of the impacts to Washington
Avenue/Meeker Street.
8. Please analyze the impacts to the 181/Meeker intersection. Verify all inbound traffic be
accommodated within 600' during the PM peak period (NB LT, EB Thru, SB RT).
Response: The preliminary analysis found that PM peak hour volumes could be accommodated within
the intersection as proposed. The City is in the process of updating its travel demand model to assess the
future traffic demands for the Meeker Street corridor with the proposed configuration and to be able to
assess diversions to alternate corridors including SR 516.
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Appendix B, Washington/Meeker
9. Please provide the queue lengths and delay for north and southbound SR 181 for the different
alternatives.
Response:
The following table provides the queue lengths and delay for each alternative based on the preliminary
analysis for the PM peak hour. The City is in the process of updating its travel demand model to assess
the future traffic demands for the Meeker Street corridor with the recommended configuration.
Washington Avenue & Meeker Street – Preliminary 2035 PM peak hour analysis
Northbound Southbound
Delay
(seconds)
Queue Length
(feet)
Delay
(seconds)
Queue Length
(feet)
No Action 38 320 45 530
2-3 Lane 48 650 66 1260
Preferred 47 530 61 650
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION :
Name of Project: Meet Me on Meeker Desiqn and Construction Standards Overlav
Name of Applicant: Hayley Bonsteel, Citv of Kent
Mailing Address: 220 4th Ave S, Kent WA 98032
Contact Person: Havlev Bonsteel Telephone 253-856-5441
(Note that all correspondence will be mailed to the applicant listed above.)
Applicant is (owner, agent, other): Senior Lonq Ranqe PlanneriGlS Coordinator
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Overlay would apply to Meeker Street from Green River to Central Avenue, including
intersections with Russell Road, 64th Ave S, Washington Avenue N, Lincoln Avenue N, 4th Avenue, 2ñd
Avenue, and 1't Avenue. NW, SW and NE 232204; NE and NW 242204
Location. Give general location of proposed project (street address, nearest intersection of
streets and section. township and ranqe).
Leqal description and tax identification number
a. Legal description (if lenqthv, attach as separate sheet):
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b. Tax identification number:
Existing conditions: Give a generaldescription of the property and existing improvements, size,
topography, vegetation, soil, drainage, natural features, etc. (if necessary, attach a separate
sheet).
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Proiect description: Give a brief, complete description of the intended use of the property or
project including all proposed uses, days and hours of operation and the size of the project and
site. (Attach site plans as described in the instructions):
See attached proposed overlay standards. The intent of the standards is to provide direction for
staff, property owners, developers and consultants for the design and construction of Meeker
Street as a multimodal streetscape.
10. Schedule: Describe the timing or schedule (include phasing and construction dates, if possible).
September 18 - Public Works Committee - introduce the standards and give high level overview
September 25 - Land Use and Planning Board - introduce the standards and give high level overview
October 2 - Public Works Committee - present standards
Octoþer 9 - Economic and Community Development Committee - present standards.
October 9 - Land Use and Planning Board - publíc hearing on standards
October 16 - Public Works Committee - present standards
November 6 - Public Works Committee - present standards and recommendation
November 21 - Council adoption
11. Future Plans: Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion or further activity related to
or connected with this proposal? lf yes, explain.
Future work along Meeker Street will conform to these standards. Future work will undergo
SEPA review as required.
12. Permits/Approvals: List all permits or approvals for this project from local, state, federal, or other
agencies for which you have applied or will apply as required for your proposal
AGENCY PERMIT TYPE
DATE
SUBMITTED-NUMBER STATUS*-
*Leave bfank if not submitted**Approved, denied or pending
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13. Environmental lnformation: List any environmental information you know about that has been
prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal.
SEPA was prepared for the Marquee on Meeker development; the project jump-started the
design process that is culminating in the proposed standards.
14.Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proBosals
directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? lf yes, explain.
oMarquee on Meeker project - Development Agreement signed, Purchase & Sale Agreement
signed, currently undergoing design review. Will build frontage according to these standards.
o64th and Meeker project - Pre-app held in September 2017.
oNaden Avenue assemblage - RFP likely to be published soon
oMeeker & Washington "Meeker Square" property - pre-app for façade improvements held in
August 2017
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
1. Earth
a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep
slopes, mountainous, other:flat
b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
Negligible - very flat
c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay,
sand, gravel, peat, muck)? lf you know the classification of agricultural
soils, specify them and note any prime farmland.
Urban land, Puyallup fine sandy loam, Oridia silt loam, Renton silt loam,
Briscot silt loam, Woodinville silt loam, according to the USDA's web soil
survey tool.
d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate
vicinity? lf so, descriþe.
No
ô Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or
grading proposed. lndicate source of fill.
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f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? lf so,
generally describe.
Any clearing or construction that occurs underthese standards will come
in as a separate project including soil erosion control plans.
g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces
after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)?
The new standards will expand the impervious surface planned for the
street. Existing ROW varies along the corridor between 58 and 82 feet. The
new standards will generally expand the ROW by 27 feet at the most, for
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segments between the Green River bridge and Lincoln Avenue. (Segments
east of Lincoln Avenue are not contemplated for increased impervious
surface, and utilize only existing ROW for streetscape design elements.)
h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the
earth, if any.
Regulations are in place, including erosion control, storm water
detention, and so forth.
Air
What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e.,
dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and
when the project is completed? lf any, generally describe and give
approximate quantities if known.
Emissions would likely decrease once infrastructure is built to conform to
the new standards, due to the facilitation for non-motorized travel and the
shift away from single-occupancy vehicles. lncreases in delay for motor
vehicles may have an effect on emissions.
b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your
proposal? lf so, generally describe.
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c Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to
air, if any.
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3. Water
a. Surface:
1)ls there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of
the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, salt water,
lakes, ponds, wetlands)? lf yes, describe type and provide
names. lf appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into.
Green River is in the vicinity
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2)Will the project require any work over, in or adjacent to (within 200
feet) the described waters? lf yes, please describe and attach
available plans.
Construction under these standards will not take place closer than 200
feet of the Green River. A separate project (Marquee on Meeker
development) will build to this standard and require work adjacent to the
Green River, but that project is subject to its own environmental review and
the only construction to occur within 200 feet of the Green River is for
trailheads.
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4)
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b. Ground:
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2)
Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be
placed in or removed from surface water orwetlands and indicate
the area of the site that would be affected. lndicate the source of
fill material.
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Will the proposal require surface waterwithdrawals or diversions?
Give generaldescription, purpose, and approximate quantities, if
known.
lrrigation is planned for planted streetscape areas.
Does the proposal lie within a 1O0-year floodplain? lf so, note
location on the site plan.
No
Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to
surface waters? lf so, describe the type of waste and anticipated
volume of discharge.
Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to
ground water? Give general description, purpose, and
approximate quantities, if known.
lrrigation of streetscape areas is planned for in the standards.
Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground
from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: domestic
sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...;
agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the
number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if
applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s)
are expected to serve.
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No
c. Water Runoff (including storm water):
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1)Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method
of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known).
Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters?
lf so, describe.
Runoff from roadway will enter storm system as occurs today,
unless location includes rain garden or other LID technique, in which case
runoff would be reduced.
Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? lf so,
generally describe.
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff
water impacts, if any:
Planted medians and amenity zones of streetscape will reduce
the amount of impervious surface on the roadway, thereby reducing runoff.
Low-impact development locations are identified in the standards.
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a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site:
_X_Deciduous tree: alder, maple aspen, other
_Evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other
_X_Shrubs
_X_Grass
_Pasture
_Crop or grain
Wet soil plants:cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other
Water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other
_Other types of vegetationþ. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
2)
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No vegetation would be removed through adoption of standards. Future
projects that fall under these standards may remove existing planter strips
adjacent to sidewalks; however, these would be replaced by street trees and
landscaped areas in the medians and amenity zone areas. Low-impact
development locations are identified in the standards.
c.List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site
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d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to
preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
Planted medians, street trees, planted amenity zones, planted buffers and
accent trees are all included in the standards. These vegetated areas, if built
under the standards, would likely greatly increase the amount of vegetation in
the corridor.
5. Animals n/a
a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the
site or are known to be on or near the site:
Birds:hawk,heron,eagle,songbirds,other:-
Mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other:_
Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish,
b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the
site.
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c.ls the site part of a migration route? lf so, explain.
The Pacific Flyway passes over this region generally
d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
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Proposed streetscape plantings may enhance wildlife habitat.
6. Energv and Natural Resources
a What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be
used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it
will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
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b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent
properties? lf so, generally describe.
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c.What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of
this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy
impacts, if any:
LED lighting fixtures for luminaries.
7. EnvironmentalHealth
Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic
chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could
occur as a result of this proposal? lf so, describe.
The Meeker corridor area is shown on Department of Ecology resources
as having under 20 ppm of arsenic related to the Tacoma Smelter plume.
There is a gasoline plume under a small portion of Meeker Street that will
need to be cleaned up when that portion of the roadway is reconstructed
as part of a future project.
1) Describe special emergency services that might be required
Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health
hazards, if any:
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b. Noise
What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your
project (for example: traffic, equipment operation, other)?
What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated
with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example:
traffic, construction, operation, other)? lndicatewhat hours noise
would come from the site.
Roadway reconstruction projects that may take place under these
stand ards wou ld generate construction-related noise.
3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Construction-related norse that occurs due to projects that fall under
these standards would be mitigated using Best Management Practices.
Land and Shoreline Use
What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties?
Current use of Meeker Sfreef is vehicle throughput, as well as bicyclist
and pedestrian travel. Adjacent propefties include commercial, residential
and civic uses, as well as vacant land, trails and recreation facilities.
Has the site been used for agriculture? lf so, describe.
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Describe any structures on the site.
Adj ace nt p ro p e rt i e s co nt a i n v a ri o u s stru ct u re s.
Will any structures be demolished? lf so, what?
The standards do not intend for future projects to impact buildings.
What is the current zoning classification of the site?
Adjacent properties are zoned General Commercial, General Commercial
- Mixed Use, Community Commercial - Mixed Use, Medium Density
Multifamily and Downtown Commercial Enterprise.
What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site?
Urban Center, Mixed Use, Medium Density Multifamily (adjacent
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properties)
g. lf applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of
the site?
The shoreline designation immediately adjacent to the Green River is
U rb a n Con se ru ancy-O pe n Space.
h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive"
area? lf so, specify.
No
Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed
project?
The project is for street design, which could be an incentive for
development adjacent to Meeke r Street wh ich could incl ude residential or
co m m e rc i al co m po n e nts.
j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?
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k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any:
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Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing
and projected land uses and plans, if any.
Proposed standards are consistent with Comprehensive Plan goals and
policies, the Downtown Strategic Action Plan, Economic Development
plan, and many goals and policies in the Transpoftation Master Plan.
9. Housinq
Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? lndicate
whether high, middle, or low income housing,
Depending on the proposed number of housing units, new residential
development along the corridor would undergo environmental review.
b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? lndicate
whether high, middle, or low income housing.
a
New development could displace existing units along the corridor and
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c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any
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10. Aesthetics
a What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including
antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed?
No structures proposed,
b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed?
Views of street may be impacted by addition of more street frees.
Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any.
New standards increase aesthetics of the area through beautification
(e.9., planted medians, flower baskets, etc.).
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11. Liqht and Glare
a. What type of light or glare will the proposals produce? What time of day
would it mainly occur?
Pedestrian-scale illumination is added to the existing highway lighting in
the standards. This lighting would occur after dark.
b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or
interfere with views?
Pedestrian-scale lighting should increase safety of area.
c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
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d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any
Proposed Iuminaires are downward facing.
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12. Recreation
What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the
immediate vicinity?
Green River and lnterurban trails, as well as Riverbend Golf Complex and
Uplands Playfields are all in the vicinity.
b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? lf
so, describe.
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c.Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including
recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any.
Standards call for a new non-motorized connection between existing
trails, boosting recreation opportunities as construction occurs.
13 Historic and Gu ral Preservation
Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state
or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? lf so,
generally describe.
No, state databases show no places or obiects of historic or cultural
significance within the corridor area.
b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,
scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site.
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14. Transportation
a. ldentify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe
proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any.
Meeker Street connects to Kent-Des Moines Road/State Route Sl|tWittis
Street, as well as Washington Avenue N/West Valley Highwqy. Many
pubtic sfreefs cross Meeker Street including Russe// Road, 64" Avenue
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South, Thompson Avenue North,6th Avenue North/South, Naden Avenue
South, Madison Avenue, lh Avenue North, Lincoln Avenue North, 4th
Avenue Noñh/South, 2'd Avenue North/South, 1't Avenue North/South,
Railroad Avenue Norúh/South, and Central Avenue North/South.
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b. ls site currently served by public transit? lf not, what is the approximate
,distance to the nearest transit stop?
Yes, several bus sfops exist along Meeker Sfreef. The corridor is a
planned RapidRide route in King County Metro's long range plan.
How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How
many would the project eliminate?
The standards propose adding on-street parking to segments of Meeker
Sfreef. Redevelopment of some parcels may result in impacts to existing
parking lots.
d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to
existing roads or streets, not including driveways? lf so, generally
describe (indicate whether public or private).
Standards will require streetscape improvements to Meeker Street and
intersections, including bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian walkways, buffer
zones with landscaping and amenities, planted medians, curb bulbs at
intersections, midblock crossrngs, and more.
e Willthe project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air
transportation? lf so, generally describe.
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How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed
project? lf known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.
lncreased vehicle trips may result from beautification efforts (i.e., people
visiting the area who would not have visited before) as well as economic
revitalization (increased development); however, vehicle trips may be
reduced by the multimodal infrastructure that is planned under the
standards, as well as a shift in commuter traffic to the parallel high-speed
facility on SR-S16.
g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any
Standards would reduce transportation impacts by shifting available trip
modes to more non-motorized travel. Standards would also serve to diveñ
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commuter traffic to parallel high-speed route (SR-516)
15. Public Services
a Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for
example:fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? lf
so, generally describe.
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b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public
services, if any.
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16. Utilities
a Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water,
refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other.
Utilities exist under the roadway.
b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utilities
providing the servíce and the general construction activities on the site or
in the immediate vicinity, which might be needed.
Utility service not proposed to change under standards.
C. SIGNATURE
ïhe above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature
Date: )t - 7* I
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DO NOT USE THIS SHEET FOR PROJECT ACTIONS
D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS
Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in
conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment.
When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, orthe
types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a
greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposalwere not implemented.
Respond briefly and in general terms.
1 . How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emission
to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances;
or production of noise?
Future development along the corridor that may result from increased
investment in the sfreef under these standards may affect discharge to
water, emission to air, production, storage or release of toxic or
hazardous subsfances that would be typical of residential or commercial
development.
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are:
Regulations are in place to mitigate impacts.
2 How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine
life?
Future development of roadway may remove vegetation in planter strips
adjacent to roadway.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or
marine life?
Regulations are in place to protect wetlands and streams; sfandards
would increase the level of overall vegetation compared to current
standards.
3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources?
Future development along the corridor that may result from increased
investment in the street under these standards will utilize energy or
natural resources at levels typical of residential or commercial uses.
Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources
are:
The City promotes conservation of energy and natural resources
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4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally
sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for
governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic
rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites,
wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands?
The proposal is unlikely to affect sensitive areas.
Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce
impacts are:
Regulations are in place for protection of environmentally sensitive areas
from development impacts.
5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use,
including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses
incompatible with existing plans?
The proposal promotes many land use goals from existing and adopted
plans such as the Comprehensive Plan (which has goals and policies
related to increasing non-motorized travel).
Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts
are:
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6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation
or public services and utilities?
The draft standards are intended to attract development generally, which
may increase fransportation demands in ways typical of commercial or
residential development; however, the standards a/so mitigate for that
increased demand on transportation by providing non-motorized facilities
so that not every trip needs to be made in a single-occupancy vehicle.
Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are:
Regulations are in place to mitigate impacts to transportation or public
servlces and utilities.
7 . ldentify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or
federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment.
The proposal is unlikely to conflict with other local, state orfederal laws or
requirements for the protection of the environment.
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax:253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S
Kent, WA 98032-5895WASHtNGToN
ADDENDUM TO CITY OF KENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW AND
MIDWAY SUBAREA PLANNED ACTION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT (ErS) (#ENV-2O1O-3) AND CrTy OF KENT DOWNTOWN
SUBAREA ACTION PLAN PLANNED ACTION SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVTRONMENTAL TMPACT STATEMENT (SEIS) (#ENV-2O12-3O)
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARD UPDATE
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Responsible Official: Charlene Anderson, AICP
I. SCOPE
The City of Kent Economic & Community Development Department proposesa non-project act¡on that includes amendments to Kent's Design and
Construction Standards. As required by the Growth Management Act, the City
adopted an update to the Kent Comprehensive Plan on September 1, 2015,
The proposed overlay to the design and construction standards gives effect
to the Kent Comprehensive Plan by promoting and supporting public transit,
bicycle and pedestrian circulation, economic vitality and safety in the Meeker
Street corridor,
The City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway Subarea Planned
Action EIS evaluated alternative growth strategies at a programmatic level
for the Kent Planning Area (City limits and Potential Annexation Area). TheEIS refreshed the environmental review conducted for the City's
Comprehensive Plan and analyzed additional growth that would be focused in
Downtown, the Midway Subarea, and five potential Activity Centers. The
Supplemental EIS for the Downtown Subarea Action Plan Planned Action
(Draft issued June, 20L3 and Final issued October, 2013) evaluated the
growth potential for the expanded Downtown study area as well as a lesser
level of growth in the Midway Subarea. The Meeker Street corridor is located
within the expanded downtown and extends farther west to SR 516.
II. SEPA COMPLIANCE
On February L3,2OL0, the City of Kent issued a Determination of
Significance (DS) and Notice of Scoping for the City of Kent Comprehensive
Plan Review and Midway Subarea Planned Action (ENV-2010-3). The City
solicited public comment on the scope of the DEIS during the comment
period and on October 22, 2010 the City of Kent issued a Draft EIS. The Final
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EIS was issued and distributed on September 1, 2011. No appeals to the EIS
were filed,
In 20L2, the City of Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan Planned Action
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) analyzed three
alternatives and evaluated several environmental elements associated with
the update to the Downtown Subarea Action Plan (DSAP) (ENV-2012-30).
The SEIS also evaluated a lower level of growth in the Midway area than was
evaluated in the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway
Subarea Planned Action EIS, The Draft SEIS was issued in June, 2013 and
the Final SEIS was issued in october,2013, No appeals to the SEIS were
filed.
No additional impacts are identified for the proposed standards; therefore an
addendum to the EIS/SEIS is appropriate.
III. STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY
This proposal is a nonproject action pursuant to WAC L97.Ll, Future project
actions associated with Meeker Street are subject to and shall be consistent
with the following: Kent Comprehensive Plan, Kent City Code, Environmental
Policy, International Fire Code, International Building Code, the City of Kent
Surface Water Design Manual, Public Works Standards and all other
applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time a complete project
permit application is filed,
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - SCOPE OF ADDENDUM
The City of Kent has followed the process of phased environmental review asit undertakes actions to implement the Comprehensive Plan. The State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and rules established for the act, WAC 197-
11, outline procedures for the use of existing environmental documents and
preparation of addenda to environmental decisions,
Nonproject Documents An EIS prepared for a comprehensive plan,
development regulation, or other broad based policy document is considered
"non-project," or programmatic in nature (see WAC L97-Lt-704).
Phased Review - SEPA rules allow environmental review to be phased so that
review coincides with meaningful points in the planning and decision making
process, (WAC I97-Ll-060(5)). Future projects identified and associated
with implementation of the Meet Me on Meeker project may require individual
and separate environmental review, pursuant to SEPA. Such review will occur
when a specific project is identified,
Prior Environmental Documents - The city of Kent issued a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the City of Kent Comprehensive
Plan Review and Midway Subarea Planned Action on October 22, 2OLO and a
Final EIS on september 1, 20LL (#ENV-2010-3). The Midway subarea plan,
Midway Design Guidelines, amendments to development regulations, Land
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Use Plan and Zoning Districts Maps were adopted by the City Council on
December 13,2011, The City of Kent issued a Draft Downtown Subarea
Action Plan Planned Action Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
(SEIS) in June, 2013 and a Final SEIS in October,2Ot3 (ENV-2012-30), The
SEIS evaluated a lower level of growth in the Midway area than was
evaluated in the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway
Subarea Planned Action EIS, The Kent Comprehensive Plan Update was
adopted by the City Council on September 1, 2015 and included an
Addendum to the 2011 EIS and 20L3 SEIS.
The proposed overlay to the Design and Construction Standards provides
guidance for city staff, developers and consultants, streamlines permitting by
providing preapproved streetscape elements, creates an attractive, cohesive
look and feel for the corridor over time, helps advance the revitalization
process, and generates economic vitality. These changes are consistent with
the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan Review and Midway Subarea Planned
Action EIS and the Downtown Subarea Action Plan Planned Action
Supplemental EIS,
Scope of Addendum - As outlined in the SEPA rules, the purpose of an
addendum is to provide environmental analysis with respect to the described
actions. This addendum regarding proposed construction standard overlay
does not identify new significant adverse impacts or significantly change the
prior environmental analysis; therefore it is prudent to utilize the addendum
process as outlined in (WAC-L97-11-600(4Xc)),
ENVIRON M ENTAL ELEMENTS
All environmental elements are adequately addressed within the parameters
of existing codes and ordinances, as well as the City of Kent Comprehensive
Plan Review and Midway Subarea Planned Action EIS and the Downtown
Subarea Action Plan Planned Action Supplemental EIS, drafts and finals.
Furthermore, subsequent project actions would require compliance with SEPA
environmental policy which may include separate environmental checklists.
Projects will be analyzed for consistency with mitigating conditions identifiedin the EIS and may require new mitigation based upon site-specific
conditions.
Land and Shoreline Use:
The overlay for Meeker Street in the Design and Construction Standards
implements goals and policies identified in the Land Use and Housing
Elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan, as follows:
Comprehensive Plan
Policy LU'2.21 Promote and support public transit, bicycle and pedestrian
circulation within compact urban settings,
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Policy LU-s.1: Adopt and maintain policies, codes, and land use patterns
that promote walking, biking, public transportation, and social interaction to
increase public health and sense of place.
Policy LU-S.3: Ensure that the Kent Construction and Design Standards
support the community vision for designated Activity Centers, including
enhanced pedestrian and cyclist circulation, public transit opportunities, and
an emphasis on aesthetics and public safety,
Policy LU-S.4: Continue to undertake beautification projects in the Urban
Center and designated Activity Centers, including pedestrian amenities,
street trees, art and parks.
Policy LU-1O.1: Examine commercial nodes, corridors and subareas for
existing attributes and opportunities to revitalize the commercial uses,
connect with surrounding residential neighborhoods, and support multi-modal
transportation faci I ities.
Policy LU-l1.2: Revise Kent Design and Construction Standards to ensurethe public streetscape associated with commercial and mixed-use
development is attractive, safe, and supports transit, pedestrians, and
cyclists.
Downtown Subarea Action Plan:
Policy UD-1: Maintain and enhance a strong "pedestrian first" character
throughout the Downtown where interest, comfort, and protection from
traffic is created through the design of streets and sidewalks. Where
appropriate, add street trees, landscaping, water features, pedestrian-scaled
lighting, street furniture, pavement treatments, or other softening
treatments,
Policy T-1: Enhance pedestrian circulation systems and bicycle routes in the
Urban Center. Place emphasis also on pedestrian and bicycle circulation
systems which link adjacent neighborhoods to the Urban Center.
Policy PS-2: Enhance the feeling of personal safety along public rights-of-
way, parks, and civic facilities in downtown, fand associated Action PS-2,11
Identify key pedestrian routes in Downtown and ensure they are well-
lighted.l
Transportation:
Traffic analysis preceding the development of the overlay standards (Meeker
Street Transportation Analysis Study) used reasonable "worst case scenario"
growth estimates by using bookend numbers from the 2031 Midway EIS and
the 2031 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element, Traffic operations files
for the two forecasts were averaged and applied to updated traffic counts,
which provides a reasonable growth assumption that is more in line with
expected growth than that represented in the Downtown Subarea Action
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Plan. The preferred alternative developed in the Meeker Street
Transportation Analysis Study balances the needs for traffic operations with
improvements to non-motorized facilities and on-street parking, While
baseline conditions and several alternatives studied would have several
intersections forecasted to operate at LOS F, the preferred alternative would
have all intersections forecasted to operate at LOS E or better, City of Kent
has set LOS E as the standard for city street corridors. While the Downtown
Subarea Action Plan SEIS lists a mitigation measure at Meeker Street and 4th
Avenue that is not included in the overlay for Meeker Street in the Design
and Construction Standards (to restripe the roadway to allow an eastbound
left turn pocket), the proposed mitigation measure only improved delay by
six seconds. The Meeker Street Transportation Analysis Study showed this
intersection operating at Los c or better in 2035-well above the city
standard of LOS E.
V. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
A. SuuunRv
Kent city code section 11,03.510 identifies plans and policies from
which the city may draw substantive mitigation under the state
Environmental Policy Act. This nonproject action has been evaluated in
light of those substantive plans and policies as well as the overall
analysis completed for the city of Kent comprehensive Plan Review
and Midway subarea Planned Action EIS and Downtown subarea
Action Plan Planned Action Supplemental EIS.
B. DEcISIoN
The design standard overlay is consistent with the range, types and
magnitude of impacts and corresponding mitigation outlined in the Cityof Kent comprehensive Plan Review and Midway subarea planned
Action EIS and Downtown subarea Action Plan planned Action
Supplemental EIS. No new significant adverse environmental impacts
associated with adoption of an overlay for Meeker street have been
identified.
Dated: November 9,20L7
Signature:
Charlene Anderson, AICP, S EPA Responsible Official
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