HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 09/25/2017ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5895
LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD
WORKSHOP AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
7:00 PM
BOARD MEMBERS: Katherine Jones, Chair; Jack Ottini, Vice Chair; Shane
Amodei; Frank Cornelius; Dale Hartman; Paul Hintz; Randall Smith
CITY STAFF: Charlene Anderson, Long Range Planning Manager; Hayley
Bonsteel, Senior Planner; Danielle Butsick, Long Range Planner/GIS Coordinator;
Erin George, Sr. Planner;
This is to notify you that the Land Use and Planning Board will hold a Workshop
on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. The workshop will be held
in Kent City Hall, City Council Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA.
No public testimony is taken at LUPB workshops; however, the public is welcome
to attend. The workshop agenda includes the following item(s):
2016 Docket – Code Amendments Charlene Anderson
Presentation of docket items for consideration as potential code amendments.
Subdivision Code Amendment – Public Notification Erin George
Discussion of the City’s public notice and plat alteration process for consideration
as potential code amendment.
Meet Me on Meeker Design and Construction Standard Overlay Hayley Bonsteel
Overview and discussion of standards and project work to date.
Code Amendment Alternatives for Safe Injection Sites Danielle Butsick
Presentation on alternatives to establish permanent regulations regarding safe
injection sites.
For documents pertaining to the Land Use and Planning Board, access the City’s website at:
http://kentwa.iqm2.com/citizens/Default.aspx?DepartmentID=1004.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office in advance
at (253) 856-5725. For TTY/TDD service call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at
(800) 833-6388. For general information, contact Economic & Community Development Department,
Planning Division at (253) 856-5454.
ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: September 25, 2017
To: Chair Katherine Jones and Land Use and Planning Board Members
From: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager
RE: Docket Code Amendments (ZCA-2017-3)
For Meeting of September 25, 2017
SUMMARY:
The City of Kent (“City”) considers annual amendments to plans or development
regulations that are suggested by interested persons via a docket process. On
October 18, 2016, the City Council approved the 2016 docket items and amended
2014 and 2015 docket reports. Amendments for consideration are as follows:
1. Purpose of Industrial Park District – housekeeping amendment
2. Critical Areas Definitions – housekeeping amendment
3. Card Rooms or Mini-Casinos – Remove prohibition
4. Residential Design Review and Side Yard Setbacks – Apply to all development
5. Midway Transit Community-1 – Allow additional height
6. Density Rounding Calculations – More permissive rounding
Furthermore, the draft ordinance includes a determination to postpone consideration
of amendments pertaining to dumpsters for recycling and composting in multifamily
development, for medical or recreational marijuana, and for further extension of the
multifamily tax exemption opportunities.
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS:
Staff consideration of the docket amendments includes the following preliminary
thoughts. The attached draft ordinance includes more details on the amendments.
Purpose Statement – M1 Industrial Park District
Critical Areas Definitions
MTC-1 Additional Height
The amendments correct grammatical errors, remove definitions no longer used, or
respond to recommendations from the Urban Land Institute pertaining to the
practicality of code restrictions on building height along SR 99 in the Midway area.
Card Rooms and Mini-Casinos
Options include allowing card games in Kent where allowed by the Gambling
Commission or allowing card games as accessory uses in specific commercial or
industrial zoning districts as accessory to a principally permitted use. Options for
mini-casinos include allowing them as principally-permitted uses in specific
commercial or industrial zoning districts, if approved by the Gambling Commission.
Prohibiting gambling operations in mixed use zones or manufacturing/industrial
centers also is considered. Additional development restrictions pertaining to size or
separation requirements from sensitive uses are also options.
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Pros: It is estimated that gambling activities could provide $500,000 or more
in annual revenue to the city. Some may consider gambling activities in
commercial and industrial areas to be an amenity to the area.
Cons: Some may object to gambling operations for various personal or
professional reasons and may perceive an increase in crime surrounding such
uses. Initial information suggests that placing gambling operations in areas
already prone to illegal activities may increase such illegal activity, but that
may not be the case in other areas. Allowing gambling activities in mixed use
areas where residential uses are also allowed may be considered
incompatible. Allowing such activities in regionally-designated
manufacturing/industrial centers may be deemed contrary to the purpose of
such centers. Additionally, separation requirements may be too limiting, and
thus, infeasible.
Density Rounding
Kent City Code currently prohibits rounding to determine the allowed number of
dwelling units on a parcel for less than four lots, allows rounding for fractions of
either .85 or .75 for greater than four lots, and allows typical mathematical rounding
for ten or more lots. The amendment considers typical mathematical rounding in all
cases, or just for four or more lots.
Pros: Rounding up the allowed density calculations on properties facilitates
infill development throughout the city.
Cons: Achieving one additional lot for smaller short plats may be deemed
incompatible with the nature of surrounding residential development.
Residential Design Review
Side Yard Setbacks
Kent City Code requires residential design review on subdivisions and short
subdivisions created after March 22, 2007, and it allows minimum five-foot side
yards on lots created on or before March 22, 2007 and varying side yards within
subdivisions and short subdivisions created after that date. The amendment
considers applying design review and the five-foot side yard on all new projects.
Pros: Minimal setbacks along with design review may achieve the quality
housing desired by the community while promoting infill development.
Cons: Five-foot setbacks provide minimal use of side yards and may limit
desired variety in lot sizes.
Staff will be present at the September 25th workshop to discuss these options with
the Board, answer questions and receive feedback.
EXHIBITS: Docketed Items Draft Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, …
RECITALS
A. The City of Kent (“City”) considers annual amendments to
plans or development regulations that are suggested by interested persons
via a docket process.
B. On October 18, 2016, the city council approved the 2016
docket items and amended 2014 and 2015 docket reports, which included
the code amendments adopted through this ordinance.
C. The purpose statement for M1 Industrial Park District zoning
included a phrase that needed a grammatical correction. The issue was
considered under Docket No. B.1. The correction is included in this
ordinance.
D. On April 19, 2005, the city council passed Ordinance No. 3746
that created Chapter 11.06 of Kent City Code (“KCC”) pertaining to critical
areas. The critical areas code obviated the need for the zoning code to
contain regulations related to critical areas, and those regulations in the
zoning code were repealed. The repeal did not include related definitions
in the zoning code nor did it correct other references to the repealed
sections of the zoning code. Appropriate code definitions and references
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were considered under Docket No. B.2. Those definitions and references
are repealed or corrected by this ordinance.
E. Chapter 3.21 KCC prohibits new social card games in the city
except those operated or conducted by bona fide charitable or nonprofit
organizations. Docket No. B.3 requested consideration of removing the
ban on new social card games in certain areas of the city.
F. Docket No. B.4 requested consideration of options for
dumpster space for recycling and composting in multifamily developments.
The city is postponing code amendments pertaining to dumpster space
until review and consideration of amendments approved at the county
level.
G. On March 6, 2007, the city council passed Ordinance No.
3830 that established design review for homes located within subdivisions
and short subdivisions vested after March 22, 2007, or altered to comply
with code amendments effective after March 22, 2007. Ordinance No.
3830 also created mixed side yard setbacks. As noted in the recitals of
that ordinance, the outcomes heard through extensive public outreach
included reducing visual monotony, creating additional space between
buildings, improving building aesthetics and reducing perceived over-
crowding. Docket Nos. B.5 and B.6 considered whether the side yard
setbacks and application of residential design review were creating the
result desired by the city. This ordinance includes amendments intended
to achieve the desired result.
H. In 2014, the city engaged the services of the Urban Land Institute
Technical Assistance Panel (“panel”) to consider which light rail station
locations in the Midway area would best support transit-oriented
development and related economic and environmental benefits envisioned
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in the Midway Subarea Plan. The panel also suggested flexibility in
regulatory requirements, including increasing the height limit in the
Midway Transit Community-1 (MTC-1) area to seven stories or 65 feet.
The height increase was considered under Docket No. B7 and is reflected
in this ordinance.
I. On October 7, 2014, the city council passed Ordinance No.
4124 amending the Kent City Zoning Code to clarify that marijuana-based
land uses are prohibited in all zoning districts in the city. On July 5, 2016,
the city council passed Ordinance No. 4208 repealing sections of city code
pertaining to medical cannabis collective gardens and prohibiting the
establishment of residential medical marijuana patient cooperatives in all
zoning districts of the city. Further consideration of these prohibitions is
not ripe for analysis at this time (Docket No. B8).
J. On December 13, 2016, the city council passed Ordinance No. 4222
designating the Riverbend Gateway project area as a residential targeted
area for multi-family limited property tax exemptions. The city council
does not desire to consider extending exemption to other locations at this
time (Docket No. B9).
K. On October 19, 2010, the city council passed Ordinance No.
3978 that removed rounding as a mechanism for determining density
when there are less than four lots, and raised the fraction needed to gain
density for lots when there are four to nine. Residents had expressed
concern that rounding in some circumstances could create building lots
whose size conflicts with the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
The ordinance also recognized that rounding was one way to affect
achieved densities in accordance with the Growth Management Act and
offset additional requirements imposed on subdivisions as a result of new
residential development standards.
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L. At their June 7, 2016 meeting, the economic and community
development committee approved including consideration of the rounding
provisions in the work program along with the 2016 docket. The rounding
provisions are included in this ordinance.
M. The public has expressed concerns about the City’s public
notice procedures. At their May 8, 2017 meeting, the land use and
planning board approved including consideration of public notice process
improvements along with the 2016 docket. Public notice process
improvements are included in this ordinance.
O. On July XXX, 2017, the city requested expedited review from
the State of Washington under RCW 36.70A.106 for the city’s proposed
amendments to KCC. The expedited review was granted on XXXX, 2017.
P. On July XXX, 2017, the city’s SEPA responsible official issued
XXXX.
Q. The land use and planning board held a workshop to discuss
these code amendments on September 25, 2017. After appropriate public
notice, the board held a public hearing on XXXX, 2017 to consider the
proposed code amendments and forwarded their recommendation to the
city council.
R. On XXXX, 2017, the economic and community development
committee considered the recommendation of the board and made a
recommendation to the full city council.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. - Amendment. Chapter 3.21 of the Kent City Code
entitled “Gambling Tax,” is amended as follows:
Sec. 3.21.010. Gambling activities and tax.
A. Tax imposed. In accordance with RCW 9.46.110, the following taxes
are levied upon all persons, associations, and organizations who have been
duly licensed by the Washington State Gambling Commission to conduct or
operate gambling activities:
1. For bingo games and raffles, a tax rate of five (5) percent of
the gross receipts received therefrom less the amount awarded as cash or
merchandise prizes;
2. For amusement games, a tax rate of two (2) percent of the
gross receipts from any such amusement games less the amount awarded
as prizes, which is an amount less than the actual amount of costs of
enforcement by the city of the provisions of Chapter 9.46 RCW;
3. For punch boards and pull-tabs for bona fide charitable or
nonprofit organizations and for commercial stimulant operators, a tax rate
of ten (10) percent based on the gross receipts from the operation of the
games less the amount awarded as cash or merchandise prizes;
4. Commencing July 1, 2013, for social card games not
prohibited by subsection (D) of this section, a tax rate of seven (7) percent
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of the gross revenue from those games. Beginning January 1, 2017, this
tax rate will return to eleven (11) percent of the gross revenue from those
games.
B. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the words and terms
used herein shall have the same meaning given to each pursuant to
Chapter 9.46 RCW, as same exist or may from time to time be amended;
and as set forth under the rules of the Washington State Gambling
Commission, WAC Title 230, as the same exists or may hereafter be
amended, unless otherwise specifically provided herein.
C. Exemption from tax. No tax shall be imposed under the authority of
this chapter on bingo or amusement games when such activities or any
combination thereof are conducted by any bona fide charitable or nonprofit
organization as defined in Chapter 9.46 RCW, which organization has no
paid operating or management personnel and has gross receipts from
bingo or amusement games, or any combination thereof, not exceeding
five thousand dollars ($5,000) per year less the amount awarded as cash
or merchandise prizes. For raffles conducted by bona fide charitable or
nonprofit organizations, no tax shall be imposed under this chapter on the
first ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per year of gross receipts, less the
amount awarded as cash or merchandise for prizes.
D. Social card games – Prohibited – Exceptions. Pursuant to RCW
9.46.295 and to the city’s police power and legislative authority, the
operation or conduct of social card games by any person, association, or
organization as a commercial stimulant, as defined in Chapter 9.46 RCW,
is prohibited within the city of Kent; provided, that house-banked social
card game establishments licensed by the Washington State Gambling
Commission, lawfully operating in an area as described in RCW 9.46.295
and annexed by the city of Kent, and which are in compliance with the
Comment [c1]: See below options to this section.
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provisions of this chapter, may continue to operate house-banked social
card games as a commercial stimulant under said license and renewals
thereto at the original licensed location or at another location within the
same annexation area; provided, however, that a relocated establishment
must otherwise comply with applicable land use and Gambling Commission
regulations. It is further provided that bona fide charitable or nonprofit
organizations, as defined in Chapter 9.46 RCW, may operate or conduct
social card games if said social card games have been duly licensed by the
Washington State Gambling Commission and if they are otherwise
operated or conducted in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. A
violation of this section shall not be subject to KCC 1.01.140.
OPTION A:
Maintain prohibition of social card games except house-banked social card
game establishments operating in an area annexed by the city of Kent.
OPTION B:
Remove prohibition on card rooms, subject to the rest of Ch. 3.21 KCC.
Keep the provision allowing bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations
to operate social card games.
OPTION C:
Remove prohibition on card rooms and allow them in zoning districts as
specified in Ch. 15 KCC, subject to the provisions of Ch. 3.21 KCC.
Sec. 3.21.020. Administration and collection. The
administration and collection of the tax imposed by this chapter shall be by
the finance director, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the state
gambling commission. The city council shall adopt and publish such rules
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and regulations as may be reasonably necessary to enable the collection of
the tax imposed herein.
Sec. 3.21.030. Filing. For the purpose of identifying who shall be
subject to the tax imposed by this chapter, any person, association, or
organization intending to conduct or operate any gambling activity
authorized by RCW 9.46.010 et seq. shall, prior to commencement of any
such activity, file with the finance director a sworn declaration of intent to
conduct or operate such activity, together with a copy of the license issued
in accordance with RCW 9.46.010 et seq. Thereafter, for any period
covered by such state license or any renewal thereof, any person,
association, or organization shall, on or before the fifteenth day of the
month following the end of the quarterly period in which the tax accrued,
file with the finance director a sworn statement on a form to be provided
and prescribed by the city council for the purpose of ascertaining the tax
due for the preceding quarterly period.
Sec. 3.21.040. Tax due.
A. Quarterly tax reporting and payment. Except as provided in
subsection (B) of this section for taxes due in excess of fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000) annually, the tax imposed by this chapter shall be due
and payable in quarterly installments and remittance therefor, together
with the return forms, shall be made on or before the final day of the
month immediately after the quarterly period in which the tax accrued.
Such payments shall be due on January 31, April 30, July 31, and October
31 of each respective year.
1. Whenever any person, association, or organization taxed
under this chapter quits business, sells out, or otherwise disposes of its
business, or terminates the business, any tax due shall become due and
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payable immediately, and such taxpayer shall, within ten (10) days after
the last date the establishment is open for business, file a return and pay
the tax due.
2. Whenever it appears to the finance director that the collection
of taxes from any person, association, or organization may be in jeopardy,
the finance director, after not less than ten (10) days’ notice to the
taxpayer, is authorized to require that the taxpayer remit taxes due and
returns at such shorter intervals than otherwise provided, as the finance
director deems appropriate under the circumstances.
B. Monthly tax reporting and payment. The tax imposed by this chapter
shall be due and payable in monthly installments when the gambling taxes
due in the previous calendar year were in excess of fifty thousand dollars
($50,000). In that event, the tax remittance, together with the return
forms, shall be made on or before the final day of the month immediately
after the month in which the tax accrued.
1. Whenever any person, association, or organization taxed
under this chapter quits business, sells out, or otherwise disposes of its
business, or terminates the business, any tax due shall become due and
payable immediately, and such taxpayer shall, within ten (10) days after
the last date the establishment is open for business, file a return and pay
the tax due.
2. Whenever it appears to the finance director that the collection
of taxes from any person, association, or organization may be in jeopardy,
the finance director, after not less than ten (10) days’ notice to the
taxpayer, is authorized to require that the taxpayer remit taxes due and
returns at such shorter intervals than otherwise provided, as the finance
director deems appropriate under the circumstances.
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Sec. 3.21.041. Administration and collection of tax.
A. Administration and collection of the various taxes imposed by this
chapter shall be the responsibility of the finance director. Remittance of
the amount due shall be accompanied by a completed return form
prescribed and provided by the finance director. The taxpayer shall be
required to swear and affirm that the information given in the return is
true, accurate, and complete.
B. The finance director is authorized, but not required, to mail to
taxpayers forms for returns. Failure of the taxpayer to receive such a form
shall not excuse the taxpayer from making the return and timely paying all
taxes due. The finance director shall have forms available to the public in
reasonable numbers at the city hall customer services department during
regular business hours.
C. In addition to the return form, a copy of the taxpayer’s quarterly
report to the Washington State Gambling Commission required by Chapter
230-08 WAC for the period in which the tax accrued, shall accompany
remittance of the tax amount due.
Sec. 3.21.042. Method of payment. Taxes payable hereunder
shall be remitted to the finance director on or before the time required by
bank draft, certified check, cashier’s check, personal check, money order,
credit card, or cash. If payment is made by draft, credit card, or check, the
tax shall not be deemed paid until the draft, credit card, or check is
honored in the usual course of business, nor shall the acceptance of any
sum by the finance director be an acquittance or discharge of the tax
unless the amount paid is the full amount due. The return and copy of the
quarterly report to the Washington State Gambling Commission shall be
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filed in the office of the finance director after notation by the finance
director upon the return of the amount actually received from the
taxpayer.
Sec. 3.21.043. Failure to make timely payment of tax or fee.
A. Penalty. For each payment due, if such payment is not made by the
due date thereof, there shall be added a penalty as follows:
1. If not paid on or before the first day of the second month next
succeeding the quarterly period in which the tax accrued, ten (10) percent
of the total tax due with a minimum penalty of five dollars ($5).
2. If not paid on or before the first day of the third month next
succeeding the quarterly period in which the tax accrued, fifteen (15)
percent of the total tax due with a minimum penalty of ten dollars ($10).
3. If not paid on or before the first day of the fourth month next
succeeding the quarterly period in which the tax accrued, twenty (20)
percent of the total tax due with a minimum penalty of twenty dollars
($20).
4. Failure to make full payment of all taxes and penalties due by
the final day of the third month next succeeding the quarterly period in
which the tax accrued shall be deemed to be both a criminal and civil
violation of this chapter.
B. Service charge. In addition to the penalties imposed under
subsection (A) of this section, a service charge of one (1) percent of the
amount of the unpaid balance or two dollars ($2.00), whichever amount is
greater, will be imposed one (1) month from the date payment was due,
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and at the end of each succeeding monthly period, until all past due
amounts are paid in full.
Sec. 3.21.050. Records required.
A. Each person, association, or organization engaging in an activity
taxable under this chapter shall maintain records respecting that activity
which truly, completely, and accurately disclose all information necessary
to determine the taxpayer’s tax liability hereunder during each base tax
period. Such records shall be kept and maintained for a period of not less
than three (3) years. In addition, all information and items required by the
Washington State Gambling Commission under Chapter 230-08 WAC, and
the United States Internal Revenue Service, respecting taxation, shall be
kept and maintained for the periods required by those agencies.
B. All books, records, and other items required to be kept and
maintained under this section shall be subject to, and immediately made
available for inspection and audit at any time, with or without notice, at
the place where such records are kept upon the demand of the finance
director or his designee for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this
chapter.
C. Where the taxpayer does not keep all of the books, records, or items
required to be kept or maintained under this section within the jurisdiction
of the city so that the auditor may examine them conveniently, the
taxpayer shall either:
1. Produce and make available for inspection in this jurisdiction
all of the required books, records, or other items within ten (10) days
following a request by the auditor that he do so;
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2. Bear the actual cost of inspection by the auditor or his
designee at the location of which books, records or items are located;
provided, that a taxpayer choosing to bear these costs shall pay in
advance to the finance director the estimated costs thereof, including but
not limited to, round trip fare by the most rapid means, lodging, meals,
and incidental expenses. The actual amounts due or to be refunded for
expenses shall be determined following the examination of the records.
D. A taxpayer who fails, neglects, or refuses to produce such books and
records either within or without this jurisdiction, in addition to being
subject to other civil and criminal penalties provided by this chapter, shall
be subject to a jeopardy fee or tax assessment by the auditor which
penalty fee or jeopardy assessment shall be deemed prima facie correct
and shall be the amount of the fee or tax owing by the taxpayer unless he
can prove otherwise. The taxpayer shall be notified by the finance director
by posting in the mails of the United States, addressed to the taxpayer to
the last address on file with the finance department, a statement of the
amount of tax so determined by jeopardy assessment, together with any
penalty and/or interest, and the total of such amounts shall thereupon
become immediately due and payable.
Sec. 3.21.051. Overpayment or underpayment of tax. If,
upon application by a taxpayer for a refund or for an audit of his records,
or upon any examination of the returns or records of any taxpayer, it is
determined by the finance director that within three (3) years immediately
preceding receipt by the finance director of the application by the taxpayer
for a refund or an audit, or in the absence of such an application, within
three (3) years immediately preceding the commencement by the finance
director of such examination:
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A. A tax or other fee has been paid in excess of that properly due, the
total excess paid over all amounts due to the city within such period of
three (3) years shall be credited to the taxpayer’s account or shall be
credited to the taxpayer at the taxpayer’s option. No refund or credit shall
be allowed for any excess paid more than three (3) years before the date
of such application or examination.
B. A tax or other fee has been paid which is less than that properly
due, or no tax or other fee has been paid, the finance director shall mail a
statement to the taxpayer, showing the balance due, including the tax
amount or penalty assessments and fees, and it shall be a separate,
additional violation of this chapter, both civil and criminal if the taxpayer
fails to make payment in full within ten (10) calendar days of such mailing.
Sec. 3.21.052. Failure to make return. If any taxpayer fails,
neglects, or refuses to make and file his return as and when required
under this chapter, the finance director is authorized to determine the
amount of tax payable, together with any penalty and/or interest assessed
under the provisions of this chapter and by mail to notify such taxpayer of
the amount so determined, which amount shall thereupon become the tax
and penalty and/or interest and shall become immediately due and
payable.
Sec. 3.21.053. Tax additional to others. The taxes levied
herein shall be additional to any license fee or tax imposed or levied under
any law or other ordinance of the city except as otherwise herein expressly
provided.
Sec. 3.21.054. Finance director to make rules. The finance
director shall have the power, and it shall be his or her duty, from time to
time, to adopt, publish and enforce rules and regulations not inconsistent
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with this chapter or other applicable laws for the purpose of carrying out
the provisions hereof, and it is unlawful to violate or fail to comply with
any such rule or regulation.
Sec. 3.21.055. Taxes, penalties, service charges, and fees
constitute debt to municipality. Any tax due and unpaid under this
chapter and all penalties, service charges, or fees shall constitute a debt to
the city. The city may, pursuant to Chapter 19.16 RCW, use a collection
agency to collect outstanding debts, or it may seek collection by court
proceedings, which remedies shall be in addition to all other existing
remedies. Further, as provided for in RCW 9.46.110(4), as now enacted or
hereafter amended, taxes and associated penalties and charges imposed
under this chapter shall become a lien upon personal and real property
used in the gambling activity in the same manner as provided for under
RCW 84.60.010 for property taxes. The lien shall attach on the date the
tax becomes due and shall relate back and have priority against real and
personal property to the same extent as ad valorem taxes.
Sec. 3.21.060. Penalties. Any person who shall fail or refuse to
pay the tax as required in this chapter, or who shall wilfully disobey any
rule or regulation promulgated by the city council under this chapter, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by
imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days or by a fine of not more
than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) or by both such fine and
imprisonment. Any such fine shall be in addition to the tax required.
Officers, directors, and managers of any organization conducting gambling
activities shall be jointly and severally liable for the payment of the tax and
for the payment of any fine imposed under this chapter.
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SECTION 2. – Amendment. Chapter 12.01 of the Kent City Code,
entitled “Administration of Development Regulations” is amended as
follows:
Sec. 12.01.145 Notice of open record hearing.
A. Notice of open record hearing for all types of applications. The notice
given of an open record hearing required in this chapter shall contain:
1. The name of the applicant or the applicant’s representative;
2. Description of the affected property, which may be in the form of either
a vicinity location sketch or written description, other than a legal
description;
3. The date, time, and place of the hearing;
4. The nature of the proposed use or development;
5. A statement that all interested persons may appear and provide
testimony;
6. When and where information may be examined, and when and how
written comments addressing findings required for a decision by the
hearing body may be submitted;
7. The name of a city representative to contact and the telephone number
where additional information may be obtained;
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8. That a copy of the application, all documents and evidence relied upon
by the applicant and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no
cost and will be provided at the cost of reproduction; and
9. That a copy of the staff report will be available for inspection at no cost
at least five (5) calendar days prior to the hearing and copies will be
provided at the cost provided for in the city’s public record disclosure
policy.
B. Mailed notice of open record hearing. Mailed notice of the open record
hearing shall be provided by the city in hard copy or e-mail as follows:
1. Process I, II, and V actions. No public notice is required because an
open record hearing is not held. Notice for short plat meetings is mailed to
property owners within two hundred (200) feet. Shoreline permit notices
shall be in accordance with the requirements of WAC 173-27-110.
2. Process III and IV actions. The notice of open record hearing shall be
mailed to:
a. The applicant;
b. All owners of real property as shown by the records of the county
assessor’s office within three hundred (300) feet of the subject property;
and
c. Any person who submits written comments, delivered to the planning
services office, regarding the project permit.
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3. Process IV preliminary plat actions. In addition to the general notice of
open record hearing requirements for Process IV actions above, additional
notice shall be provided as follows:
a. Notice of the filing of a preliminary plat of a proposed subdivision
located adjacent to the right-of-way of a state highway or within two (2)
miles of the boundary of a state or municipal airport shall be given to the
Secretary of Transportation, who must respond within fifteen (15) calendar
days of such notice.
b. Special notice of the hearing shall be given to adjacent land owners by
any other reasonable method the city deems necessary. Adjacent land
owners are the owners of real property, as shown by the records of the
King County assessor, located within three hundred (300) feet of any
portion of the boundary of the proposed subdivision. If the owner of the
real property which is proposed to be subdivided owns another parcel or
parcels of real property which lie adjacent to the real property proposed to
be subdivided, notice under RCW 58.17.090(1)(b) shall be given to owners
of real property located within three hundred (300) feet of such adjacently
owned parcels.
4. Process VI actions. For Process VI legislative actions, the city shall
publish notice as described in subsections (C) and (D) of this section, and
use all other methods of notice as required by RCW 35A.12.160. For
privately proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan land use map,
notice of the open record hearing shall be mailed to:
a. The applicant;
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b. All owners of real property as shown by the records of the county
assessor’s office within three hundred (300) feet of the affected property;
and
c. Any person who has requested notice.
For revised geographic scope of the privately proposed land use plan map
amendments, notice of the open record hearing shall be given by
notification of all property owners within the revised land use plan map
amendment area.
C. Procedure for posted or published notice of open record hearing.
1. Posted notice of the open record hearing is required for all Process III
and IV actions. The posted notice of hearing shall be added to the sign
already posted on the property pursuant to KCC 12.01.140(F).
2. Published notice of the open record hearing is required for all Process III
and IV procedures. The published notice shall be published in the city’s
official newspaper or appropriate substitute as provided for in Resolution
No. 1747 or as subsequently amended and contain the following
information:
a. Project location;
b. Project description;
c. Type of permit(s) required;
d. Date, time, and location of the hearing; and
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e. Location where the complete application may be reviewed.
3. Published notice of the open record hearing is required for all Process VI
procedures. The notice shall be published in the city’s official newspaper or
appropriate substitute as provided for in Resolution No. 1747 or as
subsequently amended and, in addition to the information required in
subsection (C)(2) of this section, shall contain the project description and
the location where the complete file may be reviewed.
D. Time of notice of open record hearing. Notice shall be mailed, posted
and first published not less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the
hearing date. Any posted notice and notice boards shall be removed by the
applicant within seven (7) calendar days following the conclusion of the
open record hearing(s).
Option A: Increase the mailing radius for short plats from 200 feet to
300 feet. Keep the 300 feet mailing radius for all other application types.
Option B: Increase the mailing radius for all application types to 500
feet.
Option C: Keep existing mailing radii.
SECTION 3. – New Section. Chapter 12.01 of the Kent City Code, entitled
“Administration of Development Regulations” is amended to add a new
section as follows:
Option A: Post on-site and mail a Notice of Construction for all
residential plats and short plats.
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Option B: Post on-site and mail a Notice of Construction for residential
plats that received preliminary approval more than 6 years prior to the
start of construction.
Option C: Do not issue a Notice of Construction.
SECTION 4. – New Section. Chapter 12.01 of the Kent City Code, entitled
“Administration of Development Regulations” is amended to add a new
section as follows:
Option A: Require applicants to hold a neighborhood meeting prior to
the public hearing for residential plats.
Option B: Do not codify a requirement for neighborhood meetings, and
instead continue the existing practice of encouraging the applicant to host
a neighborhood meeting for large or controversial projects.
SECTION 5. – Amendment. Chapter 12.04 of the Kent City Code, entitled
“Subdivisions, Binding Site Plans, and Lot Line Adjustments” is amended as
follows:
Sec. 12.04.227 Procedure for alteration of a subdivision or short
subdivision.
A. An applicant requesting to alter a subdivision or short subdivision or any
portion thereof, except as provided in KCC 12.04.230, shall submit a plat
alteration application to the permit center. The application shall be
accompanied by such submittal requirements as described in the
application form, and applicable fees, and shall contain the signatures of all
persons having an ownership interest in lots, tracts, parcels, sites, or
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divisions within the subdivision or short subdivision or in that portion to be
altered.
B. The planning director shall have the authority to determine whether the
proposed alteration constitutes a minor or major alteration. Major
alterations are those that are not in response to staff review or public
appeal and substantially change the basic design, increase the number of
lots, substantially decrease open space, substantially change conditions of
subdivision or short subdivision approval, or other similar requirements or
provisions. Minor alterations are those that make minor changes to
engineering design or lot dimensions, decrease the number of lots to be
created, or increase open space, or other similar minor changes. Major
alterations shall be treated as new applications for purposes of vesting.
Option A: Require a major plat alteration for substantial changes in
access points, but allow major plat alterations to retain their vesting.
Option B: Require a major plat alteration for substantial changes in
access points, but do not allow major plat alterations to retain their
vesting.
Option C: Do not revise the subdivision code.
C. If the subdivision or short subdivision is subject to restrictive covenants
which were filed at the time of the approval, and the application for
alteration would result in the violation of a covenant, the application shall
contain an agreement signed by all parties subject to the covenants
providing that the parties agree to terminate or alter the relevant
covenants to accomplish the purpose of the alteration of the subdivision or
short subdivision or any portion thereof.
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D. If the alteration is requested prior to final plat or final short plat review
and signature, a minor alteration may be approved with consent of the
planning and the public works directors. A major plat or short plat
alteration shall require consent of the short subdivision committee for
short subdivisions or the hearing examiner for subdivisions after public
notice and a public meeting or hearing is held. Planning services shall
provide notice of the application for a major plat or short plat alteration to
all owners of property within the subdivision or short subdivision, all
parties of record, and as was required by the original subdivision or short
subdivision application. The planning director shall have the authority to
determine whether the proposed alteration constitutes a minor or major
alteration pursuant to subsection (B) of this section.
E. If the alteration is requested after final plat or final short plat review
and signature, but prior to filing the final plat or final short plat with King
County, a plat or short plat alteration may be approved with consent of the
short subdivision committee for short subdivisions or the city council for
subdivisions. Upon receipt of an application for alteration, planning
services shall provide notice of the application to all owners of property
within the subdivision or short subdivision, all parties of record, and as was
required by the original application. The notice shall establish a date for a
public meeting or hearing.
F. If the alteration is requested after filing the final plat or final short plat
with King County, a minor plat or short plat alteration may be approved
with consent of the short subdivision committee in the case of short
subdivisions or the city council for subdivisions. If the planning director
determines that the proposed alteration is a major alteration, pursuant to
subsection (B) of this section, then the planning director may require
replatting pursuant to this chapter. Upon receipt of an application for
alteration, planning services shall provide notice of the application to all
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owners of property within the subdivision or short subdivision, all parties of
record, and as was required by the subdivision or short subdivision plat
application. The notice shall establish a date for a public meeting or
hearing.
G. The city shall determine the public use and interest in the proposed
alteration and may deny or approve the application for alteration. If any
land within the alteration is part of an assessment district, any outstanding
assessments shall be equitably divided and levied against the remaining
lots, parcels, or tracts, or be levied equitably on the lots resulting from the
alteration. If any land within the alteration contains a dedication to the
general use of persons residing within the subdivision, such land may be
altered and divided equitably between adjacent properties.
H. After approval of the alteration, the city shall order the applicant to
produce a revised drawing of the approved alteration of the subdivision or
short subdivision, which after signature the final plat or final short plat
shall be filed with King County to become the lawful plat or short plat of
the property.
I. This section shall not be construed as applying to the alteration or
replatting of any plat or short plat of state-granted shore lands.
SECTION 6. – Amendment. Chapter 15.02 of the Kent City Code is
amended as follows:
Add new Sec. 15.02.070.1 Card Room.
Card room means a use governed pursuant to the provisions of
chapter 9.46 RCW, 1973 Gaming Act, and licensed by the Washington
State Gambling Commission that is ancillary to a permitted use where food
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and beverages are served on the premises and whose purpose is to serve
as a commercial stimulant to the principal activities associated with the
primary use.
Add new Sec. 15.02.071.1 Casino, mini.
Mini-casino means a business which provides gambling and gaming
as a primary source of its revenue, which may include food and beverage
sales for consumption on the premises as a secondary part of its business
activity.
Add new Sec. 15.02.153 Gaming/Gambling Facilities, Not-
For-Profit.
Not-for-profit gaming or gambling facility means a facility operated
by a not-for-profit entity where any type of gaming or gambling is the
primary attraction.
SECTION 7. – Repealer. Section 15.02.092 of the Kent City Code entitled
“Creeks, major” is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Sec. 15.02.092 Creeks, major[Reserved].
The following are major creeks identified by the city:
A. Mill Creek.
B. Garrison Creek and its tributaries.
C. Springbrook Creek.
D. Johnson Creek.
E. Midway Creek.
F. Star Lake Creek.
G. Bingaman Creek.
H. Mullen Slough.
I. Mill Creek (Auburn).
J. West Branch Big Soos Creek and tributaries.
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The location of these creeks is identified on the map entitled “Hazard Area
Development Limitations,” as described in KCC 15.08.222.
SECTION 8. – Repealer. Section 15.02.093 of the Kent City Code
entitled “Creeks, minor,” is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Sec. 15.02.093 Creeks, minor[Reserved].
Minor creeks : a course or route as formed by nature, or as altered
by human activity, and generally consisting of a channel with a bed, banks,
or sides substantially throughout its length along which surface waters,
with some regularity, naturally and normally flow or drain from high to
lower lands. The location of these creks is identified on the map entitled
“Hazard Area Development Limitations” as described in KCC 15.08.222.
SECTION 9. – Amendment. Section 15.02.096 of the Kent City
Code is recodified as Section 15.02.103 and is amended as follows:
Sec. 15.02.096103 Density, maximum permitted. Maximum
permitted density refers to the maximum number of dwelling units
permitted per acre, subject to lot size and other development standards of
Ch. 15.04 KCC. When determining the allowed number of lots or dwelling
units for a subdivision, short subdivision, or multifamily project all site area
may be included in the calculation. If calculations result in less than one
full lot or unit, the fraction shall be rounded to the nearest whole number
as provided below.
A. For less than four (4) lots or dwelling units, rounding shall not be
used in calculating the maximum density.
B. For four (4) to six (6) lots or dwelling units, fractions of .85 and
above shall be rounded up, and fractions below .85 shall be rounded down.
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C. For seven (7) to nine (9) lots or dwelling units, fractions of .75 and
above shall be rounded up, and fractions below .75 shall be rounded down.
D. For ten (10) or more lots or dwelling units, fractions above .50 shall
be rounded up, and fractions .50 and below shall be rounded down.
OPTION A:
Keep existing regulations on rounding.
OPTION B:
Delete B and C, Amend D to allow rounding for four or more lots.
For tenfour (10) or more lots or dwelling units, fractions above .50 shall be
rounded up, and fractions .50 and below shall be rounded down.
OPTION C:
Allow rounding in all cases, where fractions above .50 shall be rounded up,
and fractions .50 and below shall be rounded down.
SECTION 10. –Repealer. Section 15.02.112 of the Kent City Code
entitled “Drainage ditch,” is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Sec. 15.02.112 [Reserved]Drainage ditch.
Drainage ditch means a manmade channel with a bed, bank, or
sides which discharges surface waters into a major or minor creek, lake,
pond, or wetland.
SECTION 11. – Repealer. Section 15.02.132 of the Kent City Code
entitled “Erosion hazard areas,” is hereby repealed in its entirety:
Sec. 15.02.132 [Reserved]Erosion hazard areas.
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Erosion hazard areas are defined as follows:
A. Class 1 erosion hazard areas. Class 1 erosion hazard areas means
all areas of the city other than class 2 or 3 erosion hazard areas. These
areas are areas where no development limitations are deemed necessary,
except where described under Chapter 15.04 KCC pertaining to district
regulations.
B. Class 2 erosion hazard areas. Class 2erosion hazard areas means all
soild mapped by the Soil Conservation Service as having moderate to
severe erosion hazard potential. These soils in the city include Arents,
Alderwood materials (AmC), Alderwood gravelly sandy loam (AgC), and
Everett gravelly sandy loam (EvD).
C. Class 3 erosion hazard areas. Class 3 erosion hazard areas means
all soild mapped by the Soil Conservation Service as having a severe to
very severe erosion hazard potential. These soils in the city include
Alderwood gravelly sandy loam (Agd) and Alderwood Kitsap soil (AKF).
The Soil Conservation Service maps referenced in this section are on file
with the city clerk.
SECTION 12. – Repealer. Section 15.02.222 of the Kent City Code
entitled “Landslide areas,” is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Sec. 15.02.222 [Reserved]Landslide areas.
A. Class 1 landslide areas. Class 1 landslide areas means all areas
of the city other than class 2 or 3 landslide hazard areas. These areas are
areas where no development limitations are deemed necessary, except
where described under Chapter 15.04 KCC pertaining to district
regulations.
B. Class 2 landslide areas. Class 2 landslide areas menas areas with
slopes of fifteen (15) percent or greater with permeable subsurface
material (predominantly sand and gravel) to base level.
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C. Class 3 landslide areas. Class 3 landslide hazard areas means
those areas subject to a severe risk of landslide, due to the combination
of: (a) impermeable subsurface material (typically silt and clay) sometimes
interbedded with permeable subsurface material (predominantly wet sand
and gravel) between the top and base (foot) elevations, and (c)
characterized by springs or seeping groundwater during the wet season
(November to February). These areas include both active and currently
inactive slides.
SECTION 13. – Repealer. Section 15.02.337 of the Kent City Code
entitled “Ravine,” is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Sec. 15.02.337 [Reserved]Ravine.
Ravine means an area constituting a “young valley” which contains a
major or minor creek. It includes the bottom land of the ravine and the
ravine sidewalls to a point where the slopes are less than fifteen (15)
percent. See the following illustration.
SECTION 14. – Repealer. Section 15.02.342 of the Kent City Code
entitled “Seismic hazard areas,” is hereby repealed in its entirety:
Sec. 15.02.342 [Reserved]Seismic hazard areas.
A. Class 1 seismic hazard areas. Class 1 seismic hazard areas
means all areas of the city other than class 2 or 3 seismic hazard areas.
These areas are areas where no development limitations are deemed
necessary, except where described under Chapter 15.04 KCC pertaining to
district regulations.
B. Class 2 seismic hazard areas. Class 2 seismic hazard areas
means those areas where soild are characterized by moderately well-
drained alluvium and glacial outwash of moderate density.
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C. Class 3 seismic hazard areas. Class 3 seismic hazard areas
means those areas subject to severe risk of earthquake damage due to
silds of low density, due to poorly drained or impervious alluvium, due to
highly saturated organic materials, or due to slopes greater than fifteen
(15) percent, excluding those Alderwood gravelly sandy loam (AgD) soils
located on slopes less than twenty-five (25) percent overlying thick
sequences of Vashon till.
SECTION 15. - Repealer. Section 15.02.530 of the Kent City Code
entitled “Unique and fragile area,” is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Sec. 15.02.530 [Reserved]Unique and fragile area.
Unique and fragile area means an area of special
environmental significance for wildlife habitat, threatened plant
communities or natural scenic quality. The geographic boundaries of these
areas are officially delineated on the Hazard Area Development Limitations
Map, included as Exhibit A to the ordinance from which this section is
derived.
SECTION 16. – Amendment. Section 15.03.010 of the Kent City
Code entitled “Establishment and designation of districts,” is amended as
follows:
Sec. 15.03.010 Establishment and designation of districts.
The various districts established by this title and into which the city is
divided are designated as follows:
…
M1, M1-C Industrial Park District
The purpose of the M1 district is to provide an environment exclusively for
and conducive to the development and protection of a broad range of
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industrial, office, and business park activities, including modern, large-
scale administrative facilities, research institutions, and specialized
manufacturing organizations, all of a non-nuisance type, as designated in
the comprehensive plan. This district is intended to provide areas for
those industrial activities that desire to conduct business in an atmosphere
of prestigiouse location in which environmental amenities are protected
through a high level of development standards. It is also the purpose of
this zone to allow certain limited commercial land uses that provide
necessary personal and business services for the general industrial area.
Such uses are allowed in the M1 district, through the application of the “C”
suffix, at centralized, nodal locations where major arterials intersect.
…
SECTION 17. - Amendment. Section 15.04.110 of the Kent City
Code entitled “Cultural, entertainment, and recreation land uses,” is
amended as follows:
Sec. 15.04.110. Cultural, entertainment, and recreation land
uses.
Zoning Districts
Key
P = Principally
Permitted Uses
S = Special Uses
C = Conditional Uses
A = Accessory Uses
A-10
AG
SR
-1
SR
-3
SR
-4.
5
SR
-6
SR
-8
MR
-D
MR
-T1
2
MR
-T1
6
MR
-G
MR
-M
MR
-H
MH
P
NC
C
CC
DC
DC
E
MT
C
-1
MT
C
-2
MC
R
CM
-1
CM
-2
GC
M1
M1
-C
M2
M3
Performing and
cultural arts uses,
such as art
galleries/studios
P
(3)
P P P P P P P P
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Zoning Districts
Key
P = Principally
Permitted Uses
S = Special Uses
C = Conditional Uses
A = Accessory Uses
A-10
AG
SR
-1
SR
-3
SR
-4.
5
SR
-6
SR
-8
MR
-D
MR
-T1
2
MR
-T1
6
MR
-G
MR
-M
MR
-H
MH
P
NC
C
CC
DC
DC
E
MT
C
-1
MT
C
-2
MC
R
CM
-1
CM
-2
GC
M1
M1
-C
M2
M3
Card Rooms
A
C
(1)
A A A
C
(1)
A A
C
(1)
A
C
(1)
A
C
(1)
Casinos, mini
P
C
(4)
P P P
C
(4)
P P
C
(4)
P
C
(4)
P
C
(4)
Gaming/Gambling
Facilities, Not-For-
Profit
A P P
C
(4)
A A
C
(4)
A
C
(4)
A
C
(4)
Historic and
monument sites
P P
Public assembly
(indoor): sports
facilities, arenas,
auditoriums and
exhibition halls,
bowling alleys, dart-
playing facilities,
skating rinks,
community clubs,
athletic clubs,
recreation centers,
theaters (excluding
school facilities)
P P C C P P P
(2)
P
(2)
P
(2)
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Zoning Districts
Key
P = Principally
Permitted Uses
S = Special Uses
C = Conditional Uses
A = Accessory Uses
A-10
AG
SR
-1
SR
-3
SR
-4.
5
SR
-6
SR
-8
MR
-D
MR
-T1
2
MR
-T1
6
MR
-G
MR
-M
MR
-H
MH
P
NC
C
CC
DC
DC
E
MT
C
-1
MT
C
-2
MC
R
CM
-1
CM
-2
GC
M1
M1
-C
M2
M3
Public assembly
(outdoor):
fairgrounds and
amusement parks,
tennis courts,
athletic fields,
miniature golf,
go-cart tracks,
drive-in theaters,
etc.
C P P
Open space use:
cemeteries, parks,
playgrounds, golf
courses, and other
recreation facilities,
including buildings
or structures
associated therewith
C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C P
(6)
C
P
(6)
C
C
(9)
C
(9)
C
(9)
C P
(7)
C
P
(7)
C
C C C C
Employee
recreation areas
A A A A
Private clubs,
fraternal lodges, etc.
C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C P
(5)
C
C P
(5)
C
C C P
(5)
C
C C C C
Recreational vehicle
parks
C
Accessory uses and
structures
customarily
appurtenant to a
permitted use
A A
(10)
A
(10)
A
(10)
A
(10)
A
(10)
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Recreational
buildings in MHP
A
SECTION 18. - Amendment. Section 15.04.120 of the Kent City
Code entitled “Cultural, entertainment, and recreation land use
development conditions,” is amended as follows:
Sec. 15.04.120. Cultural, entertainment, and recreation land
use development conditions.
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1. [Reserved]Card rooms are not allowed in areas designated
Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) or Mixed Use (MU) on the Land Use
Plan Map, unless authorized by a Conditional Use Permit and determined
ancillary to a permitted use where food and beverages are served on the
premises and whose purpose is to serve as a commercial stimulant to the
principal activities associated with the primary use. Should any court of
competent jurisdiction find that the City zoning for card rooms is
unconstitutional or illegal, the City elects to permit a legally-existing card
room to continue operation as a nonconforming legal use and otherwise
bans card rooms.
OPTION A:
Limit the space devoted to card rooms and their support services (i.e.,
security) to 8,000 square feet. Other incidental uses such as restaurant or
nightclub uses shall not be restricted by the 8,000 square feet limitation if
no gambling or gaming activity occurs within such space.
OPTION B:
Card rooms shall be located in a freestanding building, or
A unit in a larger development; provided, that the card room is
separated from all other uses by a lobby or similar open space or
common area from adjacent units in the development, and that
there is no other gambling or gaming activity located within 600
feet of the exterior walls of the building in which the card room is
located.
OPTION C:
Card rooms are not allowed within 1,000 feet of sensitive land uses such
as public or private schools, churches or other religious facilities or
institutions, parks and playgrounds or other such similar uses that are
deemed to be sensitive. The distances shall be measured by following a
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straight line, without regard to intervening buildings, from the nearest
point of the property or parcel upon which the proposed use is to be
located, to the nearest point of the parcel of property or the land use
district boundary line from which the proposed land use is to be separated.
2. Principally permitted uses are limited to indoor paintball, health and
fitness clubs and facilities, gymnastic schools, and other similar uses
deemed compatible with the general character and stated purpose of the
district.
3. The ground level or street level portion of all buildings in the
pedestrian overlay of the DC district, set forth in the map below, must be
retail or pedestrian-oriented. Pedestrian-oriented development shall have
the main ground floor entry located adjacent to a public street and be
physically and visually accessible by pedestrians from the sidewalk, and
may include the following uses:
a. Retail establishments, including but not limited to
convenience goods, department and variety stores, specialty shops such as
apparel and accessories, gift shops, toy shops, cards and paper goods,
home and home accessory shops, florists, antique shops, and book shops;
b. Personal services, including but not limited to barber shops,
beauty salons, and dry cleaning;
c. Repair services, including but not limited to television, radio,
computer, jewelry, and shoe repair;
d. Food-related shops, including but not limited to restaurants
(including outdoor seating areas and excluding drive-in restaurants) and
taverns;
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e. Copy establishments;
f. Professional services, including but not limited to law offices
and consulting services; and
g. Any other use that is determined by the economic and
community development director to be of the same general character as
the above permitted uses and in accordance with the stated purpose of the
district, pursuant to KCC 15.09.065, use interpretations.
4. [Reserved]Gaming/Gambling Facilities, Not-For-Profit or Mini-
Casinos are not allowed in areas designated Manufacturing/Industrial
Center (MIC) or Mixed Use (MU) on the Land Use Plan Map, unless
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authorized by a Conditional Use Permit and determined ancillary to a
permitted use where food and beverages are served on the premises and
whose purpose is to serve as a commercial stimulant to the principal
activities associated with the primary use. Should any court of competent
jurisdiction find that the City zoning for Gaming/Gambling Facilities, Not-
For-Profit or Mini-Casinos is unconstitutional or illegal, the City elects to
permit a legally-existing Gaming/Gambling Facility, Not-For-Profit or Mini-
Casino to continue operation as a nonconforming legal use and otherwise
bans Gaming/Gambling Facility, Not-For-Profit or Mini-Casinos.
OPTION A:
Limit the space devoted to Gaming/Gambling Facilities, Not-For-Profit or
Mini-Casinos and their support services (i.e., security) to 8,000 square
feet. Other incidental uses such as restaurant or nightclub uses shall not
be restricted by the 8,000 square feet limitation if no gambling or gaming
activity occurs within such space.
OPTION B:
Gaming/Gambling Facilities, Not-for-Profit or Mini-Casinos shall be located
in a freestanding building, or
A unit in a larger development; provided, that the
Gaming/Gambling Facility, Not-For-Profit or Mini-Casino is
separated from all other uses by a lobby or similar open space or
common area from adjacent units in the development, and that
there is no other gambling or gaming activity located within 600
feet of the exterior walls of the building in which the card room is
located.
OPTION C:
Gaming/Gambling Facilities, Not-For-Profit or Mini-Casinos are not allowed
west of I-5 between Kent-Des Moines Rd and S. 272nd Street.
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OPTION D:
Gaming/Gambling Facilities, Not-For-Profit or Mini-Casinos are not allowed
within 1,000 feet of sensitive land uses such as public or private schools,
churches or other religious facilities or institutions, parks and playgrounds
or other such similar uses that are deemed to be sensitive. The distances
shall be measured by following a straight line, without regard to
intervening buildings, from the nearest point of the property or parcel
upon which the proposed use is to be located, to the nearest point of the
parcel of property or the land use district boundary line from which the
proposed land use is to be separated.
5. Business, civic, social, and fraternal associations and service offices
are principally permitted uses.
6. Principally permitted uses are limited to parks and playgrounds.
7. Principally permitted uses are limited to golf driving ranges.
8. [Reserved].
9. Conditionally permitted uses are limited to parks and playgrounds.
10. Accessory structures composed of at least two walls and a roof, not
including accessory uses or structures customarily appurtenant to
agricultural uses, are subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.160.
SECTION 19. - Amendment. Section 15.04.170 of the Kent City
Code entitled “Agricultural and residential zone development standards,” is
amended as follows:
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Sec. 15.04.170. Agricultural and residential zone
development standards.
Zoning Districts
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MF SF Dupl
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MF SF Dupl
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MF SF Dupl
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Maximum
density:
dwelling
units per
acre
1
du
/
10
ac
1
du/a
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3.63
dus/
ac
4.53
dus/
ac
6.05
dus/
ac
8.71
dus/
ac
8.71
dus/
ac
10.8
9
dus/
ac
12.0
dus/
ac
12.0
dus/
ac
16.0
dus/
ac
16.0
dus/ac
16.0
dus/
ac
16.0
dus/
ac
23.0
dus/
ac
23.0
dus/
ac
40.0
dus/
ac
40.0
dus/
ac
Minimum lot
area: square
feet or
acres, as
noted
10
ac
34,7
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sq ft
9,60
0
sq ft
7,60
0
sq ft
(37)
5,70
0
sq ft
(37)
4,00
0
sq ft
(37)
4,00
0 sq
ft
8,00
0 sq
ft
non
e
8,00
0 sq
ft
8,50
0/
3,50
0 sq
ft
(27)
non
e
8,00
0 sq
ft
(35)
8,500/3
,500 sq
ft (35)
non
e
8,00
0 sq
ft
8,50
0/
2,50
0 sq
ft
(1)
non
e
8,00
0 sq
ft
8,50
0/
1,60
0 sq
ft
(2)
non
e
8,00
0 sq
ft
8,50
0/
900
sq ft
(3)
Minimum lot
width: feet
(4)
60
ft
60 ft 50 ft 50 ft
(37)
50 ft
(37)
40 ft
(37)
25 ft 80 ft 25 ft 80 ft 80 ft 25 ft 80 ft 80 ft 25 ft 80 ft 80 ft 25 ft 80 ft 80 ft 25 ft 80 ft 80 ft
Maximum
site
coverage:
percent of
site
30
%
30% 45
%
(5)
45
%
(5)
50
%
(5)
55
%
(5)
55
%
(5)
40%
(5)
55
%
(5)
40%
(5)
45
%
(5)
55
%
(5)
40%
(5)
45%
(5)
55
%
(5)
40%
(5)
45
%
55
%
(5)
40%
(5)
45
%
55
%
(5)
40%
(5)
50
%
Minimum
yard
requirement
s: feet
(2
2)
Front yard
20
ft
(6)
20 ft
(6)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft 10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft 10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft 10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft 10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
(6)
(8)
(9)
10 ft
Side yard
15
ft
15 ft 5 ft 58 ft
(38)
58 ft
(38)
58 ft
(38)
5 ft
(30)
5 ft 5 ft
(30)
5 ft (11) 5 ft
(30)
5 ft (11) 5 ft
(30)
5 ft (11) 5 ft
(30)
5 ft (11) 5 ft
(30)
5 ft (11)
Side yard on
flanking
street of a
corner lot
20
ft
20 ft 10 ft
(9)
10 ft
(9)
10 ft
(9)
10 ft
(9)
10 ft
(9)
10 ft
(9)
10 ft
(9)
10 ft
(9)
15 ft 10 ft
(9)
10 ft
(9)
15 ft 10 ft
(9)
10 ft
(9)
15 ft 10 ft
(9)
10 ft
(9)
15 ft 10 ft
(9)
10 ft
(9)
15 ft
Rear yard
20
ft
15 ft 5 ft 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft 5 ft 8 ft 5 ft 8 ft 20 ft 5 ft 8 ft 20 ft 5 ft 8 ft 20 ft 5 ft 8 ft 20 ft 5 ft 8 ft 20 ft
Additional
setbacks/dis
(1
2)
(12) (32) (32) (14)
(15)
(31)
(32)
(31)
(32)
(14)
(15)
(31) (31) (14)
(15)
(14)
(15)
(14)
(15)
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tances
between
buildings
(32) (31)
(32)
(31)
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SF Dupl
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MF SF Dupl
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MF SF Dupl
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MF SF Dupl
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Height
limitation: in
stories/not
to exceed in
feet
2.
5
str
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35
ft
(1
6)
2.5
stry/
35 ft
2.5
stry/
35 ft
2.5
stry/
35 ft
2.5
stry/
35 ft
2.5
stry/
30 ft
2.5
stry/
30 ft
2.5
stry/
35 ft
2.5
stry/
30 ft
2
stry/
30 ft
3
stry/
30 ft
2.5
stry/
30 ft
2
stry/
30 ft
3 stry/
30 ft
2.5
stry/
30 ft
2.5
stry/
35 ft
3
stry/
40 ft
2.5
stry/
30 ft
2.5
stry/
35 ft
3
stry/
40 ft
2.5
stry/
30 ft
2.5
stry/
35 ft
4
stry/
50 ft
Maximum
impervious
surface:
percent of
total parcel
area
40
%
(1
9)
40%
(19)
50
%
(23)
60
%
(23)
70
%
(23)
75
%
(23)
75
%
(19)
70%
(19)
75
%
(19)
70%
(19)
70
%
(19)
75
%
(19)
70%
(19)
70%
(19)
75
%
(19)
70%
(19)
75
%
(19)
70%
(19)
75
%
(19)
70%
(19)
Zero lot line
and
clustering
(24)
The provisions in KCC 15.08.300, 15.08.310, 15.08.320, and 15.08.330 shall apply.
Signs The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 KCC shall apply.
Off-street
parking
The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 KCC shall apply.
Landscapin
g
The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 KCC shall apply.
Design
review
(26)
(39)
(40)
(25)
(26)
(39)
(40)
(25)
(26)
(39)
(40)
(25)
(26)
(39)
(40)
(25)
(26)
(39)
(40)
(25)(40) (26)(40) (26)(34)(40) (25)(26)(40) (25)(26)(34)(40) (25)(26)(40)
Additional
standards
Additional standards for specific uses are contained in Chapters 15.08 and 15.09 KCC.
(2
0)
(31)
(33)
(36)
(33)
(36)
(33)
(36)
(33)
(36)
(33)
(36)
(36) (36) (28)
(29)
(36)
(28)
(29)
(36)
(36) (36) (36) (36) (36) (36) (36) (36) (36) (3
6)
SECTION 20. - Amendment. Section 15.04.180 of the Kent City
Code entitled “Agricultural and residential land use development standard
conditions,” is amended as follows:
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Sec. 15.04.180. Agricultural and residential land use
development standard conditions.
1. Minimum lot area is 8,500 square feet for the first two dwelling
units, and 2,500 square feet for each additional dwelling unit.
2. Minimum lot area is 8,500 square feet for the first two dwelling
units, and 1,600 square feet for each additional dwelling unit.
3. Minimum lot area is 8,500 square feet for the first two dwelling
units, and 900 square feet for each additional dwelling unit.
4. To determine minimum lot width for irregular lots, a circle of
applicable diameter (the minimum lot width permitted) shall be scaled
within the proposed boundaries of the lot; provided, that an access
easement to another lot is not included within the circle.
5. Interior yards shall not be computed as part of the site coverage.
6. Porches and private shared courtyard features may be built within
the front building setback line.
7. For properties abutting on West Valley Highway, the frontage on
West Valley Highway shall be considered the front yard.
8. Proposed front yards less than 20 feet in depth are subject to
approval by the planning manager, based on review and recommendation
from the public works department relative to the existing and future traffic
volumes and right-of-way requirements as specified in the city
comprehensive transportation plan and city construction standards.
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9. At least 20 linear feet of driveway shall be provided between any
garage, carport, or other primary parking area and the street property line
with the exception of an alley property line.
10. An aggregate side yard of 30 feet shall be provided. A minimum of
10 feet shall be provided for each side yard. On a corner lot the side yard
setback shall be a minimum of 20 feet from the property line.
11. Each side yard shall be a minimum of 10 percent of the lot width;
however, regardless of lot width, the yard width need not be more than 30
feet. For multifamily townhouse developments that attach three units or
less, in the MRT-12 or MRT‑16 zoning districts, the aggregate yard width
need not be more than 30 feet, but in no case shall a yard be less than 10
feet.
12. Structures for feeding, housing, and care of animals, except
household pets, shall be set back 50 feet from any property line.
13. Additional setbacks for the agriculture general AG zoning district.
a. Structures for feeding, housing, and care of animals shall be
set back 50 feet from any property line.
b. Transitional conditions shall exist when an AG district adjoins
a residential district containing a density of two dwelling units or more per
acre or a proposed residential area indicated on the city comprehensive
plan. Such transitional conditions shall not exist where the separation
includes an intervening use such as a river, railroad main line, major
topographic differential, or other similar conditions, or where the industrial
properties face on a limited access surface street on which the housing
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does not face. When transitional conditions exist as defined in this
subsection, a yard of not less than 50 feet shall be provided.
c. Setbacks, Green River. Industrial development in the AG
district abutting the Green River, or Russell Road or Frager Road where
such roads follow the river bank, shall be set back from the ordinary high-
water mark of the river a minimum of 200 feet. Such setbacks are in
accordance with the city comprehensive plan and in accordance with the
high quality of site development typically required for the industrial park
areas of the city and in accordance with the State Shoreline Management
Act of 1971, and shall be no more or less restrictive than the Shoreline
Management Act.
14. An inner court providing access to a double-row building shall be a
minimum of 20 feet.
15. The distance between principal buildings shall be at least one-half
the sum of the height of both buildings; provided, however, that in no case
shall the distance be less than 12 feet. This requirement shall also apply to
portions of the same building separated from each other by a court or
other open space.
16. The height limitations shall not apply to barns and silos; provided,
that they are not located within 50 feet of any lot line.
17. Beyond this height, to a height not greater than either four stories
or 60 feet, there shall be added one additional foot of yard for each
additional foot of building height.
18. The planning manager shall be authorized to approve a height
greater than four stories or 60 feet, provided such height does not detract
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from the continuity of the area. When a request is made to exceed the
building height limit, the planning manager may impose such conditions,
within a reasonable amount of time, as may be necessary to reduce any
incompatibilities with surrounding uses.
19. Except for lots used for agricultural practices, the maximum
impervious surface area allowed shall be 10,000 square feet when the lot
is greater than one acre.
20. The following uses are prohibited:
a. The removal of topsoil for any purpose.
b. Grade and fill operations; provided, that limited grade and fill
may be approved as needed to construct permitted buildings or structures.
c. All subsurface activities, including excavation for underground
utilities, pipelines, or other underground installations, that cause
permanent disruption of the surface of the land. Temporarily disrupted soil
surfaces shall be restored in a manner consistent with agricultural uses.
d. Dumping or storage of nonagricultural solid or liquid waste,
or of trash, rubbish, or noxious materials.
e. Activities that violate sound agricultural soil and water
conservation management practices.
21. Outdoor storage for industrial uses shall be located at the rear of a
principally permitted structure and shall be completely fenced.
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22. Mobile home park combining district, MHP. The standards and
procedures of the city mobile home park code shall apply. General
requirements and standards for mobile home park design, KCC 12.04.055;
mobile home parks, Chapter 12.05 KCC.
23. Except for lots used for agricultural practices, the maximum
impervious surface area allowed shall be 10,000 square feet.
24. Minimum lot width, building setbacks, and minimum lot size
regulations may be modified consistent with provisions for zero lot line and
clustering housing development.
25. Assisted living facilities, independent senior living facilities, and
residential facilities with health care are subject to multifamily design
review as provided for in KCC 15.09.045(D), except when located within
downtown or along Meeker Street from 64th Avenue South to Kent-Des
Moines Road, where development is subject to downtown design review
pursuant to KCC 15.09.046.
26. The requirements of KCC 15.09.045(D) for multifamily design
review shall apply to any multifamily dwelling or transitional housing of
three or more units, including triplex townhouse structures, except when
located within downtown or along Meeker Street from 64th Avenue South
to Kent-Des Moines Road (where development is subject to downtown
design review pursuant to KCC 15.09.046), or when located in a single-
family plat or short plat, where residential design review applies pursuant
to KCC 15.09.046(C).
27. Minimum lot area is 8,500 square feet for the first two dwelling
units, and 3,500 square feet for each additional dwelling unit.
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28. The following zoning is required to be in existence on the entire
property to be rezoned at the time of application of a rezone to an MR-T
zone: SR-8, MR-D, MR-G, MR-M, MR-H, NCC, CC, GC, DC, or DCE.
29. All multifamily townhouse developments in the MR-T zone shall be
townhouses with ownership interest only.
30. As an option to the five-foot side yard requirement for single-family
development in all multifamily zoning districts as set forth in KCC
15.04.170, a side yard width of no less than three feet may be utilized
under the following conditions:
a. Fire hydrants for the development, as required by the fire
code set forth in KCC Title 13, will be placed a maximum of 300 feet in
separation;
b. The required fire hydrants shall have a minimum fire flow of
1,500 gallons per minute; and
c. Emergency vehicle access roads shall be provided to the
development, which include an improved road accessible within 150 feet of
all portions of the exterior first floor of the structure.
This option is subject to the approval of the Washington State Building
Council. Application of this option shall be effective upon receipt by the city
of Kent of such approval.
31. Where lands are located wholly or partially within the urban
separator, as designated on the city of Kent comprehensive land use plan
map, dwelling units shall be required to be clustered, subject to the
provisions of Chapter 12.04 KCC, Subdivisions, Binding Site Plans, and Lot
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Line Adjustments. The density in a cluster subdivision shall be no greater
than the density that would be allowed on the parcel as a whole, including
all critical areas (creeks, wetlands, geological hazard areas) and buffers,
using the maximum density provisions of the zoning district in which it is
located.
The common open space in a cluster subdivision shall be a minimum of 50
percent of the nonconstrained area of the parcel. The nonconstrained area
of the parcel includes all areas of the parcel, minus critical areas, as
defined in RCW 36.70A.030(5) as currently and hereinafter amended, and
buffers. The remainder of the nonconstrained area of the parcel shall be
the buildable area of the parcel. The common open space tracts created by
clustering shall be located and configured in the manner that best connects
and increases protective buffers for environmentally sensitive areas,
connects and protects area wildlife habitat, creates connectivity between
the open space provided by the clustering and other adjacent open spaces
as well as existing or planned public parks and trails, and maintains scenic
vistas. Critical areas and buffers shall not be used in determining lot size
and common open space requirements in a cluster subdivision. All natural
features (such as streams and their buffers, significant stands of trees, and
rock outcroppings), as well as sensitive areas (such as steep slopes and
wetlands and their buffers), shall be preserved as open space in a cluster
subdivision.
Future development of the common open space shall be prohibited. Except
as specified on recorded documents creating the common open space, all
common open space resulting from lot clustering shall not be altered or
disturbed in a manner that degrades adjacent environmentally sensitive
areas, rural areas, agricultural areas, or resource lands; impairs scenic
vistas and the connectivity between the open space provided by the
clustered development and adjacent open spaces; degrades wildlife
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habitat; and impairs the recreational benefits enjoyed by the residents of
the development. Such common open spaces may be retained under
ownership by the owner or subdivider, conveyed to residents of the
development, conveyed to a homeowners’ association for the benefit of the
residents of the development, conveyed to the city with the city’s consent
and approval, or to another party upon approval of the city of Kent.
The minimum lot size of individual lots within a clustered subdivision is
2,500 square feet, and the minimum lot width is 30 feet. In the event that
common open space prohibits development of one single-family residence
on the parcel, the common open space will be reduced by the amount
necessary to meet the minimum 2,500-square-foot lot size. New lots
created by any subdivision action shall be clustered in groups not
exceeding eight units. There may be more than one cluster per project.
Separation between cluster groups shall be a minimum of 120 feet. Sight-
obscuring fences are not permitted along cluster lot lines adjacent to the
open space area.
32. For multifamily townhouse developments that attach three units, the
minimum building-to-building separation shall be 10 feet. For duplex and
single-family condominium townhouse developments, the minimum
building-to-building separation shall be established through the
International Building Code (IBC) or International Residential Code (IRC),
as may be applicable.
33. Where lands are located wholly outside the urban separator, as
designated on the city of Kent comprehensive land use plan map, dwelling
units may be clustered, subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter
12.04 KCC.
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34. The downtown design review requirements of KCC 15.09.046 shall
apply for all development within downtown or along Meeker Street from
64th Avenue South to Kent-Des Moines Road.
35. Minimum lot area requirements do not apply to multifamily
development in the Kent downtown planning area identified in KCC
15.09.046.
36. Cargo containers proposed to be located in a residential zone must
be located completely within a stick-built structure with a peaked roof and
building materials similar to that of the principal residence on the site. No
containers greater than 10 feet by 20 feet may be placed in residential
districts. This restriction does not apply to containers collecting debris or
accepting household goods for moving that are located on residential
property for less than 72 hours. Additionally, institutional uses are exempt
from these requirements except when a shipping container is proposed to
be located adjacent to or within sight of a residential use.
37. For subdivisions and short subdivisions created after March 22,
2007, or altered to comply with zoning and subdivision code amendments
effective after March 22, 2007, the minimum lot size shall be 3,000 square
feet. Minimum lot width shall be measured by scaling a 30-foot-diameter
circle within the boundaries of the lot; provided, that easement areas may
not be included in the required 30-foot-diameter circle. The lot frontage
along private or public streets shall be a minimum 20 feet in width.
Minimum driveway separation shall be 10 feet. Shared driveways are
permitted.
38. [Reserved].Subdivisions and short subdivisions created on or before
March 22, 2007, may have minimum five-foot side yards. Fifty percent of
the lots within subdivisions and short subdivisions created after March 22,
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2007, or altered to comply with zoning and subdivision code amendments
effective after March 22, 2007, may have minimum five-foot side yards
when special life safety measures are provided. The sum total of both side
yards for the remaining 50 percent of the lots shall be a minimum 16 feet;
any individual side yard less than eight feet may require special life safety
measures.
OPTION A:
Maintain existing language which requires varying side yard setbacks.
OPTION B:
Require five-foot minimum side yard setbacks.
OPTION C:
Require eight-foot minimum side yard setbacks.
39. The residential design review standards of KCC 15.09.045(C) shall
apply to subdivisions and short subdivisions created after March 22, 2007,
or altered to comply with zoning and subdivision code amendments
effective after March 22, 2007.
40. Duplexes are subject to the residential design review standards of
KCC 15.09.045(C), except when located within downtown or along Meeker
Street from 64th Avenue South to Kent-Des Moines Road, where they are
subject to downtown design review pursuant to KCC 15.09.046.
SECTION 21. - Amendment. Section 15.04.190 of the Kent City
Code entitled “Commercial and industrial zone development standards,” is
amended as follows:
Formatted: Font: (Default) Verdana, 11 pt
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Sec. 15.04.190. Commercial and industrial zone development
standards.
Zoning Districts
NC
C
CC
DC
DC
E
MT
C
-1
MT
C
-2
MC
R
CM
-1
CM
-2
GC
M1
M1
-C
M2
M3
AG
Minimum lot
area: square
feet or acres,
as noted
10,000
sq ft
10,000
sq ft
5,000
sq ft
(1)
(66)
5,000
sq ft
(66)
7,500
sq ft
7,500
sq ft
7,500
sq ft
10,000
sq ft
10,000
sq ft
10,000
sq ft
(66)
1
acre
10,000
sq ft
20,000
sq ft
15,000
sq ft
1
acre
Maximum site
coverage:
percent of site
40% 40% 100% 100% 80% 100% 80% 50% 50% 40% 60% 60% 65% 75% 60%
Minimum yard
requirements:
feet
Front yard 10 ft 15 ft (2) (3) 20 ft (68) 20 ft 15 ft 15 ft 20 ft (5) (5) (6) (7) (5)
Side yard
(8) (9) (2) (3) (68)
(10)
(68)
(10)
(68)
(10)
(10) (10) (10) (12) (12) (13) (14) (12)
Side yard on
flanking street
of corner lot
(17) (17) (17) (18) (17)
Rear yard
(8) 20 ft (2) (3) (68)
(19)
(68)
(19)
(68)
(19)
(19) (19) (19)
(2)
(20) (20) (21) (21) (20)
Yards,
transitional
conditions
(23) (23) (24) (25) (23)
Additional
setbacks
(29) (29) (29)
Height
limitation: in
stories/not to
exceed in feet
2 stry/
35 ft
3 stry/
40 ft
(30)
4
stry/
60 ft
(32) 75
stry/565
ft
(69)
(70)
16
stry/200
ft
(70)
16
stry/200
ft
(70)
2 stry/
35 ft
(30)
2 stry/
35 ft
(30)
2 stry/
35 ft
(30)
2
stry/
35 ft
(35)
2 stry/
35 ft
(35)
2 stry/
35 ft
(35)
2 stry/
35 ft
(37)
2
stry/
35 ft
(35)
Landscaping The landscaping requirements of Chapter 15.07 KCC shall apply.
(52) (52) (52)
Outdoor
storage
(39) (39) (40)
(41)
(40)
(41)
(40) (43) (43) (44) (45)
(51)
(43)
Signs
The sign regulations of Chapter 15.06 KCC shall apply.
(60)
Vehicle drive-
through, drive-
in, and service
bays
(46) (46) (46) (46) (46) (46) (46)
Loading areas (47)
(48)
(47)
(48)
(47)
(49)
(47)
(51)
(47)
(48)
Off-street
parking
The off-street parking requirements of Chapter 15.05 KCC shall apply.
(57) (57) (57) (57) (58) (58) (58) (57) (58)
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Zoning Districts
NC
C
CC
DC
DC
E
MT
C
-1
MT
C
-2
MC
R
CM
-1
CM
-2
GC
M1
M1
-C
M2
M3
AG
Design review
(4)(11)
(15)
(31) (31) (71) (71) (71) (4) (4)(72) (4)(11)
(15)
(72)
Additional
standards
(50)
(56)
(62)
(63)
(64)
(65)
(50)
(56)
(50)
(56)
(50)
(56)
(67)
(50)
(56)
(50)
(56)
(50)
(56)
(50)
(56)
(50)
(56)
(50)
(56)
(50)
(53)
(54)
(55)
(56)
(50)
(53)
(54)
(55)
(56)
(50)
(54)
(55)
(56)
(50)
(54)
(55)
(56)
(50)
(53)
(54)
(55)
(56)
SECTION 22. - Amendment. Section 15.04.195 of the Kent City
Code entitled “Commercial and industrial land use development standard
conditions,” is amended as follows:
Sec. 15.04.195. Commercial and industrial land use
development standard conditions.
1. Minimum lot of record or 5,000 square feet, whichever is less.
2. None, except as required by landscaping, or if off-street parking is
provided onsite. See the downtown design review criteria outlined in KCC
15.09.046.
3. No minimum setback is required. If a rear and/or side yard abuts a
residential district, a 20-foot setback may be required for any yard
abutting a residential district. See the downtown design review criteria
outlined in KCC 15.09.046.
4. Independent senior living facilities, assisted living facilities and
residential facilities with health care are subject to the requirements of
KCC 15.09.045(D) for multifamily design review, unless they are located
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within downtown or along Meeker Street from 64th Avenue South to Kent-
Des Moines Road, where they are subject to downtown design review
pursuant to KCC 15.09.046.
5. The minimum front yard setback shall be related to the classification
of the adjacent street. This classification shall be determined by the city
transportation engineer. The setbacks are as follows:
a. Properties fronting on arterial and collector streets shall have
a minimum setback of 20 feet.
b. Properties fronting on local access streets shall have a
minimum setback of 20 feet.
6. The minimum front yard setback shall be related to the classification
of the adjacent street. This classification shall be determined by the city
transportation engineer. The setbacks are as follows:
a. Properties fronting on arterials and collector streets shall have
a minimum setback of 40 feet.
b. Properties fronting on local access streets shall have a
minimum setback of 30 feet.
7. The front yard shall be 10 percent of the lot depth. Regardless of lot
size, the yard depth need not be more than 35 feet.
8. No side or rear yard is required, except when abutting a district
other than NCC, in which case the yard shall be not less than five feet in
width; provided, however, that if the abutting district or use is residential,
then the yard shall be 10 feet in width and fully landscaped.
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9. No side yard is required, except when abutting a more restrictive
district, in which case the side yard shall be not less than 20 feet in width.
10. No side yard is required, except when abutting a residential district,
in which case the side yard shall be not less than 20 feet in width.
11. All projects along Meeker Street from 64th Avenue South to Kent-
Des Moines Road are subject to KCC 15.09.046 for downtown design
review.
12. The side yards shall have an aggregate width of 10 percent of the
lot width, but the aggregate width need not be more than 40 feet. There
shall be a minimum of 15 feet on each side.
13. The side yards shall have an aggregate width of 10 percent of the
lot width, but the aggregate width need not be more than 30 feet. There
shall be a minimum of 10 feet on each side.
14. The side yards shall have an aggregate width of 10 percent of the
lot width, but the aggregate width need not be more than 25 feet. There
shall be a minimum of 10 feet on each side.
15. Design review for mixed use development is required as provided for
in KCC 15.09.045(F); see KCC 15.04.200 for mixed use development
standards.
16. [Reserved].
17. The minimum side yard on the flanking street of a corner lot shall be
related to the classification of the adjacent street. This classification shall
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be determined by the city transportation engineer. The setbacks are as
follows:
a. Properties fronting on arterial and collector streets shall have
a minimum setback of 40 feet.
b. Properties fronting on local access streets shall have a
minimum setback of 30 feet.
18. The side yard on the flanking street of a corner lot shall be at least
10 percent of the lot width, unless the 10 percent figure would result in a
side yard of greater than 20 feet, in which case the side yard need not be
more than 20 feet.
19. No rear yard is required, except when abutting a residential district,
in which case the rear yard shall be not less than 20 feet in width.
20. No rear yard is required, except as may be required by other
setback provisions of this section.
21. No rear yard is required, except as may be required by transitional
conditions.
22. [Reserved].
23. Transitional conditions shall exist when an industrial park M1 or M1-
C district and AG district adjoin a residential district containing a density of
two dwelling units or more per acre or a proposed residential area
indicated on the city comprehensive plan. Such transitional conditions shall
not exist where the separation includes intervening use such as a river,
freeway, railroad main line, major topographic differential, or other similar
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conditions, or where the industrial properties face on a limited access
surface street on which the housing does not face. When transitional
conditions exist as defined in this subsection, a yard of not less than 50
feet shall be provided.
24. Transitional conditions shall exist when an M2 district adjoins a
residential district containing a density of two dwelling units or more per
acre or a proposed residential area indicated on the city comprehensive
plan. Such transitional conditions shall not exist where the separation
includes an intervening use such as a river, freeway, railway main line,
major topographic differential, or other similar conditions, or where the
industrial properties face on a limited access surface street on which the
housing does not face. When transitional conditions exist as defined in this
subsection, a yard of not less than 50 feet shall be provided.
25. Transitional conditions shall exist when an M3 district adjoins a
residential district containing a density of two dwelling units or more per
acre or a proposed residential area indicated on the city comprehensive
plan. Such transitional conditions shall not exist where the separation
includes an intervening use such as a river, railroad main line, major
topographic differential, or other similar conditions, or where the industrial
properties face on a limited access surface street on which the housing
does not face. When transitional conditions exist as defined in this
subsection, a yard of not less than 50 feet shall be provided.
26. [Reserved].
27. [Reserved].
28. [Reserved].
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29. Development in the M1 or M1-C district and AG district abutting the
Green River, or Russell Road or Frager Road where such roads follow the
river bank, shall be set back from the ordinary high-water mark of the
river a minimum of 200 feet. Such setbacks are in accordance with the
state Shoreline Management Act of 1971, and shall be no more or less
restrictive than the Shoreline Management Act.
30. The economic and community development director shall be
authorized to grant one additional story in height, if during development
plan review it is found that this additional story would not detract from the
continuity of the area. More than one additional story may be granted by
the land use and planning board.
31. The downtown design review requirements of KCC 15.09.046 shall
apply.
32. No maximum height limit is required, except for parcels located
within a downtown commercial enterprise – transitional overlay (DCE-T),
where the height limit is 35 feet. See also the downtown design review
criteria outlined in KCC 15.09.046.
33. [Reserved].
34. [Reserved].
35. Beyond this height, to a height not greater than either four stories
or 60 feet, there shall be added one additional foot of yard for each one
foot of additional building height. The economic and community
development director shall be authorized to approve one additional story,
provided such height does not detract from the continuity of the industrial
area, and may impose such conditions as may be necessary to reduce any
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incompatibility with surrounding uses. Any additional height increase may
be granted by the land use and planning board.
36. [Reserved].
37. The height limitation is two stories or 35 feet. Beyond this height, to
a height not greater than either four stories or 60 feet, there shall be
added one additional foot of yard for each two feet of additional building
height. The economic and community development director shall be
authorized to approve one additional story, provided such height does not
detract from the continuity of the industrial area, and may impose such
conditions as may be necessary to reduce any incompatibility with
surrounding uses. Any additional height increases may be granted by the
land use and planning board.
38. [Reserved].
39. Outdoor storage areas are prohibited.
40. Outdoor storage areas shall be fenced for security and public safety
by a sight-obscuring fence unless it is determined through the
development plan review that a sight-obscuring fence is not necessary.
41. Any unfenced outdoor storage areas shall be paved with asphaltic
concrete, cement, or equivalent material to be approved by the city
engineer.
42. [Reserved].
43. Outside storage or operations yards in the M1 or M1-C district and
AG district shall be permitted only as accessory uses. Such uses are
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incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the property or structure.
Outside storage or operations yards shall be confined to the area to the
rear of the principal building or the rear two-thirds of the property and
reasonably screened from view from any property line by appropriate
walls, fencing, earth mounds, or landscaping. Outside storage exceeding a
height of 15 feet shall be so placed on the property as to not detract from
the reasonably accepted appearance of the district.
44. Outside storage or operations yards shall be confined to the area to
the rear of a line which is an extension of the front wall of the principal
building, and shall be reasonably screened from view from any street by
appropriate walls, fencing, earth mounds, or landscaping.
45. Outside storage or operations areas shall be fenced for security and
public safety at the property line.
46. Wherever feasible, drive-up/drive-through facilities shall be
accessed from the rear of a site and run along an interior lot line or
building elevation. Landscaping, sufficient to soften the visual impact of
vehicle stacking areas, may be required.
47. Loading areas must be located in such a manner that no loading,
unloading, or maneuvering of trucks associated therewith takes place on
public rights-of-way.
48. Earth berms and landscaping shall be provided along street
frontages as necessary to screen dock-high loading areas from public
rights-of-way. Berms shall be a minimum of 36 inches and a maximum of
42 inches in height. Landscaping located on the berm shall conform t o
Type III landscaping as described in KCC 15.07.050.
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49. Earth berms and landscaping shall be provided along street
frontages as necessary to screen dock-high loading areas from public
rights-of-way. Berms shall be a minimum of 30 inches in height.
Landscaping located on the berm shall conform to Type III landscaping
described in KCC 15.07.050 pertaining to visual buffers.
50. Development plan approval is required as provided in KCC
15.09.010.
51. Earth berms and landscaping shall be provided along street
frontages as necessary to screen dock-high loading areas from public
rights-of-way. Berms shall be a minimum of 20 inches in height.
Landscaping located on the berm shall conform to Type III landscaping
described in KCC 15.07.050 pertaining to visual buffers.
52. Where building walls face adjacent streets and are unfenestrated for
more than 40 feet at any point along the facade, additional landscaping
shall be required to reduce visual impacts. In such circumstances, Type II
landscaping, as defined in KCC 15.07.050, shall be required; provided, that
evergreen trees shall be at least 10 feet in height and deciduous trees shall
be a minimum of two-inch caliper at the time of planting.
53. Predominant activities and operations shall be completely enclosed
within buildings or structures, except for customary appurtenances such as
loading and unloading areas, or where special conditions are imposed
pursuant to the approval of a conditional use permit. The economic and
community development director shall be authorized to determine the
reasonable application of this provision in cases of operational hardship or
other showing of uncommon circumstances.
54. Multitenant buildings shall be permitted.
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55. All required yards, parking areas, storage areas, operations yards,
and other open uses on the site shall be maintained in a neat and orderly
manner appropriate for the district at all times. The economic and
community development director shall be authorized to reasonably pursue
the enforcement of this subsection where a use is in violation, and to notify
the owner or operator of the use in writing of such noncompliance. The
property owner or operator of the use shall be given a reasonable length of
time to correct the condition.
56. The performance standards as provided in KCC 15.08.050 shall
apply.
57. Off-street parking may be located in required yards except in areas
required to be landscaped.
58. Those areas not required to be landscaped may be used for off-
street parking.
59. [Reserved].
60. Signage on commercial uses in the M1-C zone shall be as specified
in KCC 15.06.050(B). Signage on industrial uses in the M1-C zone shall be
as specified in KCC 15.06.050(H).
61. [Reserved].
62. Parking should be located either next to or behind the building.
Parking should not be placed between the street and the building.
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63. A direct pedestrian connection shall be provided from the street to
the building.
64. Screening by either an enclosure and/or evergreen landscaping shall
be provided for mechanical equipment, service doors, and garbage areas.
Rooftop equipment shall be enclosed with a parapet or similar design
feature.
65. Structures shall be designed to maintain the residential character of
the surrounding neighborhood. Modulating the building mass, adding
dormer windows, covered entryways, or porches are ways to enhance the
human scale and provide a residential dimension to structures.
66. Minimum lot area requirements do not apply to multifamily
development in the Kent downtown planning area identified in KCC
15.09.046.
67. Within the downtown commercial enterprise-transitional overlay
(DCE-T), downtown design review guidelines regarding balconies and/or
upper floor setbacks (sections III.B and III.C) are required elements, not
optional elements.
68. No yard, except as required by landscaping, or if surface parking is
provided onsite. See the Midway Design Guidelines and KCC 15.09.045.
69. The height limitation of new construction in MTC-1 zoning district
abutting a residential district shall be 35 feet in height within 20 feet from
the residential district and 45 feet in height within 40 feet from the
residential district.
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70. New construction shall conform to applicable Federal Aviation
Administration regulations, including 14 C.F.R. Part 77, as presently
constituted or as may be subsequently amended.
71. The transit-oriented community design review requirements of KCC
15.09.045(G) shall apply.
72. Transitional housing with three or more families outside of
downtown is subject to multifamily design review as provided in KCC
15.09.045(D).
SECTION 23. - Amendment. Section 15.09.045 of the Kent City
Code entitled “Administrative design review,” is amended as follows:
Sec. 15.09.045. Administrative design review.
A. Purpose and scope. Administrative design review is an
administrative process, the purpose of which is to implement and give
effect to the comprehensive plan, its policies, or parts thereof through the
adoption of design criteria for development relative to site layout,
landscape architecture, and exterior structure design. It is the intent of the
city that this process will serve to aid applicants in understanding the
principal expectations of the city concerning design, and encourage a
diversity of imaginative solutions to development through the planning
services division review and application of certain criteria. These criteria
have been formulated to improve the design, siting, and construction of
development projects so as to be compatible, both visually and otherwise,
with the topographic, open space, urban, or suburban characteristics of the
land or adjacent properties, while still maintaining allowable densities to be
applied in a manner consistent with established land use policies, the
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comprehensive plan, this title, and community development goals of the
city.
The adoption of design criteria is an element of the city’s regulation of land
use, which is statutorily authorized. Application of the multifamily design
process to the design criteria adopted in this section is established as an
administrative function delegated to the planning services division
pursuant to RCW Title 35A; therefore, in implementing the administrative
design review process, the planning director may adopt such rules and
procedures as are necessary to provide for expeditious review of proposed
projects. Further rules may be promulgated for additional administrative
review.
B. Application and review process. Administrative design review
process is classified as a Process II application and shall be subject to the
applicable requirements of Chapter 12.01 KCC. The applicant must make
application for the design review process on forms provided by the
planning services division. Upon receipt of an application for design review,
the planning director shall circulate the application to the public works
director, building official, and the city administrator for review. Prior to
making a final decision, the planning director shall review any comments
submitted for consideration. In the administration of this process, the
planning director may develop supplementary handbooks for the public,
which shall pictorially illustrate and provide additional guidance on the
interpretation of the criteria set forth in subsections (C) and (D) of this
section, as well as a detailed explanation of the design review process.
C. Residential design review. In order to diminish the perception of
bulk, and provide visual interest along residential home facades that face
public areas, architectural design considerations shall be applied. Homes
located within subdivisions and short subdivisions vested after March 22,
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2007, or altered to comply with code amendments effective after March
22, 2007, shall be subject to residential design review. This design review
shall be applied administratively as part of the building permit review
process for each new home.
1. Orientation of homes. The entry facade of each dwelling unit
shall be generally oriented toward the highest classification street from
which access to the lot is allowed, unless otherwise approved by the
planning director based on existing context of surrounding development.
2. Attached units. A building that contains a grouping of
attached units shall not exceed a 200-foot maximum length and shall be
separated from other groups of attached units by a minimum 15 feet.
3. Architecture. Each dwelling unit facade that faces a public
area shall, at a minimum, incorporate architectural elements as follows:
a. Two elements of facade modulation or roofline
variation. Facade modulation elements shall have a minimum width of
eight feet and a minimum depth of three feet. Roofline variation elements
shall have a minimum horizontal or vertical offset of three feet and a
minimum variation length of eight feet;
b. The maximum horizontal facade length without one
element of either facade modulation or roofline variation shall be 20 feet;
and
c. Three architectural detail elements.
4. Garages. Dwelling units within subdivisions and short
subdivisions shall provide diminished garage doors according to the
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percentage and locations approved with the subdivision and short
subdivision.
D. Multifamily design review. The planning services division shall use
the multifamily design guidelines as an adopted element o f the city’s
regulation of land use, which is statutorily authorized, in the evaluation or
conditioning of applications under the multifamily design review process.
E. [Reserved].
F. Mixed use design review. The planning services division shall use the
following criteria in the evaluation and/or conditioning of applications
under the mixed use design review process when a project includes
residential use:
1. The following criteria should apply to all mixed use with a
residential component development:
a. Some common recreation space roofs, terraces, indoor
rooms, courtyards.
b. Lighting features that are shielded, directing light
downwards.
c. The residential portion of the building should
incorporate residential details, such as window trim, trellises, balconies,
and bay windows.
d. The residential component should have an obvious,
generous entrance, within features suggesting a “front door” for example,
a lobby, trellis, gate, archway, or courtyard.
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2. The following criteria shall apply to mixed use development:
a. If the residential component is located away from the
main street, a landscaped pedestrian path should be provided between the
entrance and public sidewalk.
b. Although the commercial and residential components
may have different architectural expressions, they should exhibit a number
of elements that produce the effect of an integrated development.
c. Surface parking should be generously landscaped to
serve as an amenity. Lighting fixtures should not exceed the height of the
first floor.
3. The following criteria shall apply to mixed use buildings with a
residential component:
a. Parking lots, if used, should be divided into small
increments, separated by landscaping and structures, so that parking does
not dominate the site.
b. Articulated by use of different materials, generous
windows with low sill heights, “store” doors, canopies, and planters.
c. Residential floors should be expressed in an obvious
manner, with stepbacks, change in materials or color, and overhangs.
d. Commercial signs should be contained within the first
floor commercial base and not extend up into the residential floor facades.
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G. Transit-oriented community design review. The planning services
division shall use the following criteria in the evaluation or conditioning of
applications under the transit-oriented community design review process:
1. The Midway Design Guidelines as an adopted element of the
city’s regulation of land use, which is statutorily authorized, shall apply to
all development with a land use plan map designation of transit-oriented
community.
2. Residential use design review. In addition to the Midway
Design Guidelines, the following design requirements apply to residential
uses and development:
a. Openings from the build-to line. When a residential unit
has direct access to the public domain, a 10-foot front yard shall be
provided. When residential units have access through a main location, such
as an atrium, courtyard, or other main entryway, said access shall be at
the build-to line.
b. Open space. Residential development shall provide not
less than 20 percent of the gross land area for common open space, which
shall be:
i. Designed to provide either passive or active
recreation;
ii. If under one ownership, owner shall be
responsible for maintenance;
iii. If held in common ownership by all owners of the
development by means of a homeowners’ association, said association
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shall be responsible for maintenance. If such open space is not maintained
in a reasonable manner, the city shall have the right to provide for the
maintenance thereof and bill the homeowners’ association accordingly. If
unpaid, such bills shall be a lien against the homeowners’ association; or
iv. Dedicated for public use if accepted by the city
legislative authority or other appropriate public agency.
c. Storage of recreational vehicles. The storage or parking
of recreational vehicles shall be prohibited.
H. Appeals. The decision of the planning director to condition or reject
any application under the administrative design review process is final
unless an appeal is made by the applicant or any party of record to the
hearing examiner within 14 calendar days of either the issuance of the
director’s conditional approval under this section of any application, or the
director’s written decision rejecting any application under this section. The
appeal shall be conducted by the hearing examiner as an open record
appeal hearing in accordance with the requirements of Chapters 2.32 and
12.01 KCC. The decision of the hearing examiner shall be final unless an
appeal is made to the superior court within 21 calendar days after the
hearing examiner’s notice of decision.
SECTION 24. – Amendment. Section 15.08.050 of the Kent City
Code is amended as follows:
Section 15.08.050 Performance standards.
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D.8. Hazardous substances or wastes. No release of hazardous
substances or wastes as can contaminate any water supply, interfere with
bacterial processes in sewage treatment, or otherwise cause the emission
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of dangerous or offensive elements shall be permitted at any point into any
public sewer, private sewage disposal system, watercourse or water body,
or the ground, except in compliance with state and federal regulations and
Chapter 7.14 KCC. The relevant provisions of federal, states, and local
laws and regulations shall apply, and compliance shall be certified by
applicants for permits under this title. The following site development
standards shall apply:
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b. Hazardous substance land use facilities shall be located at
least:
i. Two hundred (200) feet from unstable soils or slopes
which are delineated on the hazard areas development limitations map or
as may be more precisely determined per KCC 15.08.224(B);
ii. Two hundred (200) feet from the ordinary
high water mark of major or minor streams or lakes which are delineated
on the hazard area development limitations map or as may be more
precisely determined per KCC 15.08.224(B),erosion, landslide or seismic
hazard areas or the ordinary high water mark of streams, as defined in
Kent City Code 11.06.200, lakes, shorelines of statewide significance, or
shorelines of the state;
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SECTION 25. – Severability. If any one or more section,
subsection, or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion
of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 26. – 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;
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or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 27. – 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
ATTEST:
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TOM BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED: day of , 2017.
APPROVED: day of , 2017.
PUBLISHED: day of , 2017.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
KIMBERLEY A. KOMOTO, CITY CLERK
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ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: September 25, 2017
To: Chair Katherine Jones and Land Use and Planning Board Members
From: Erin George, AICP, Senior Planner
RE: Public Notice and Subdivision Code Amendment (ZCA-2017-3)
For Meeting of September 25, 2017
SUMMARY:
City Administration has directed staff to evaluate the City’s public notice and plat
alteration process to ensure residents are adequately notified of nearby
development. Staff received the Board’s approval at the May 8, 2017 workshop to
consider these code amendments along with the 2016 docket items that are
currently moving forward under the Planning staff’s 2017 work program.
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS:
Under Kent’s current process, the public is notified of certain development projects
twice: At the time staff starts reviewing a project and prior to the hearing or
committee meeting where a final decision is made. The public is given the
opportunity to provide written or verbal comments at both times.
In recent years, a few development projects have generated resident complaints
regarding public notice. Staff has evaluated these situations and concluded the
following underlying causes: (1) Long plat validity periods during the recession
meant new residents were unaware of the project when construction began, and
(2) changes in the access to plats and short plats impacted different residents.
In addition to evaluating the City’s current public notice process and complaints
received, staff also researched public notice strategies used by neighboring cities.
Those considered include Covington, Renton, Tukwila, Des Moines, Auburn and
Federal Way. Given that state law requires public notice for certain local actions, we
found many similarities among these cities as summarized below:
• Mailing radius for notices of application and hearings:
Four cities use a 300-foot mailing radius (minimum required by state), and
two cities use a 500-foot mailing radius.
• Neighborhood meetings:
State law requires a public hearing for plats. Some cities require an
additional public meeting earlier in the process for certain projects as follows:
o Plats: two cities (Renton, Tukwila)
o Controversial projects: two cities (Des Moines, Federal Way)
o Multi-family projects over 20 units: Auburn
o Downtown projects: Covington
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• Construction notices:
All cities post, publish and mail notices of application and hearings. None of
these six cities issue notifications of impending construction.
Staff analysis of Kent’s existing public notice process and those of other cities
concluded that our public notice process is generally achieving its intended purpose
of notifying members of the public who may be affected by upcoming development,
and we are employing similar strategies as neighboring cities. While we have
received a few complaints, they are infrequent and are related to unique
circumstances. However, several aspects have been identified which could be
improved upon to provide even better public notice above state law requirements, if
the Board and Council so desires. The following list of areas for improvement offers
potential solutions along with pros and cons.
• Issue 1: Projects starting construction
Option 1A: Post on-site and mail a Notice of Construction for all residential
plats and short plats.
Option 1B: Post on-site and mail a Notice of Construction for residential
plats that received preliminary approval more than 6 years prior to the start
of construction.
Option 1C: Do not issue a Notice of Construction.
Pros: A notice of construction would make affected residents aware of
impending construction.
Cons: Projects starting construction are already approved and code-
compliant. Issuing a construction notice may cause a false impression of
residents’ ability to influence project design. Creating a new kind of public
notice, especially if required for all plats and short plats, will result in
increased expenditure of staff resources, mailing and publication costs.
• Issue 2: Changing access points to plats
Option 2A: Revise the subdivision code to require a major plat alteration for
substantial changes in access points, but allow major plat alterations to
retain their vesting.
Option 2B: Revise the subdivision code to require a major plat alteration for
substantial changes in access points, but do not allow major plat alterations
to retain their vesting.
Option 2C: Do not revise the subdivision code.
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Pros: A major plat alteration will trigger a new public notice and a new hearing.
This will make affected residents aware of the changes and give them an
opportunity to comment.
Cons: Major plat alterations are an increased cost and time investment for
developers.
• Issue 3: Mailing Radiuses
Option 3A: Increase the mailing radius for short plats from 200 feet to 300
feet. Keep the 300 feet mailing radius for all other application types.
Option 3B: Increase the mailing radius for all application types to 500 feet.
Option 3C: Keep all existing mailing radiuses.
Pros: More residents will receive notice of projects, thus lessening the chance
that an affected person is missed. Having a consistent radius for all projects
would increase staff efficiency and clarity.
Cons: A larger radius will result in increased expenditure of staff resources,
mailing and publication costs. In some cases, a larger radius may result in
confusion if residents are notified of development that is too far away.
• Issue 4: Public Meetings
Option 4A: Require applicants to hold a neighborhood meeting prior to the
public hearing for residential plats.
Option 4B: Do not codify a requirement for neighborhood meetings, and
instead continue the existing practice of encouraging the applicant to host a
neighborhood meeting for large or controversial projects.
Pros: The location or time of the neighborhood meeting may be more
convenient for some residents.
Cons: A neighborhood meeting is duplicative of the existing public hearing
requirement. Other cities noticed the subsequent hearing often had little to
no attendance as a result. Requiring two public meetings will result in
increased expenditure of staff resources beyond normal working hours.
Staff will be present at the September 25th workshop to discuss these options with
the Board, answer questions and receive feedback.
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: September 25, 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
Information Only
SUMMARY: Meet Me on Meeker is the collaborative redesign of a key gateway and
commercial “main street” connecting the Green River to the historic downtown. The
project has continued to draw interest and support from the community and around
the region since its inception in 2015. Staff has been working with transportation
consultants to develop street standards as an overlay to the adopted Design and
Construction Standards. Once adopted, any redevelopment that occurs along the
corridor will contribute to the vision of a safe and welcoming corridor that embraces
businesses and helps create a true sense of place.
The project was born out of the Economic Development Plan adopted in 2014. It is
highly consistent with over 30 policies in the 2015 Comprehensive Plan and over 15
policies in the 2008 Transportation Master Plan, as well as the Complete Streets
ordinance adopted in 2016. Public input has helped staff ensure the relevance of
design and engineering choices to the community who lives, works or travels along
Meeker today.
The attached draft standards have been reviewed by staff but do not yet include
staff feedback; a more finalized draft will be presented at future meetings. Staff will
be available at the September 25th LUPB meeting to share a high level overview of
the standards and discuss the project work to date, including outreach results.
EXHIBITS: Draft Standards
BUDGET IMPACT: None
CC: Ben Wolters, Economic & Community Development Director
Charlene Anderson, Long Range Planning Manager
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MEEKER STREET
STREETSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
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Ben Wolters
Economic & Community Development Director
William Ellis
Economic Development Analyst
Hayley Bonsteel, AICP
Senior Planner
Brian Levenhagen
Park Planner
Tim LaPorte, P.E.
Public Works Director
Chad Bieren, P.E
Deputy Director/City Engineer
Kelly Peterson, AICP
Special Projects/Transportation Manager
Rob Brown
Senior Transportation Planner
John Davies, AICP, PTP
Senior Transportation Planner
Liz Gibson, PLA
Senior Landscape Architect
Sessyle Asato, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
Phuong Nguyen, PLA
Landscape Architect
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Introduction
Purpose of this Document ......................................................................................7
Streetscape Elements ...............................................................................................8
Streetscape Types
Streetscape Type A ..............................................................................................10
Streetscape Type A-1 ...........................................................................................12
Streetscape Type B ................................................................................................14
Streetscape Type C ...............................................................................................16
Streetscape Type D ...............................................................................................18
Streetscape Type E ................................................................................................20
Streetscape Type F ................................................................................................22
Streetscape Elements
Mid-Block Crossing ...............................................................................................24
Minor Intersection/Crossing .................................................................................26
Significant Intersection ..........................................................................................28
Multi-Modal Promenade .......................................................................................30
Amenity Zones........................................................................................................32
Gateway & Public Art Features ...........................................................................34
Streetscape Standards
Hardscape Standards
Pathway & Connector Zones ............................................................................38
Buffer Zone .........................................................................................................39
Pavers ..................................................................................................................39
Walk Zone ..........................................................................................................40
Signage & Illumination Standards
Wayfinding/Directoinal Signs .........................................................................41
Pedestrian & Street Lighting .............................................................................42
Accent Lighting (Columns and Bollards) .........................................................43
Site Furniture Standards
Decorative Bollards ...........................................................................................44
Standard Benches .............................................................................................45
Modular Benches ................................................................................................46
Trash/Recycle Receptacles ................................................................................47
Bicycle Racks .......................................................................................................48
Freestanding Planters .........................................................................................49
Utility Standards
Tree Grates .........................................................................................................50
Trench Drain Grates ...........................................................................................50
Catch Basin Grates ............................................................................................50
Pole Banners ........................................................................................................50
Decorative Utility Covers ..................................................................................51
Utility Boxes ........................................................................................................51
Formliner Patterns ..............................................................................................52
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction
Purpose of this Document ......................................................................................7
Streetscape Elements ...............................................................................................8
Streetscape Types
Streetscape Type A ..............................................................................................10
Streetscape Type A-1 ...........................................................................................12
Streetscape Type B ................................................................................................14
Streetscape Type C ...............................................................................................16
Streetscape Type D ...............................................................................................18
Streetscape Type E ................................................................................................20
Streetscape Type F ................................................................................................22
Streetscape Elements
Mid-Block Crossing ...............................................................................................24
Minor Intersection/Crossing .................................................................................26
Significant Intersection ..........................................................................................28
Multi-Modal Promenade .......................................................................................30
Amenity Zones........................................................................................................32
Gateway & Public Art Features ...........................................................................34
Streetscape Standards
Hardscape Standards
Pathway & Connector Zones ............................................................................38
Buffer Zone .........................................................................................................39
Pavers ..................................................................................................................39
Walk Zone ..........................................................................................................40
Signage & Illumination Standards
Wayfinding/Directoinal Signs .........................................................................41
Pedestrian & Street Lighting .............................................................................42
Accent Lighting (Columns and Bollards) .........................................................43
Site Furniture Standards
Decorative Bollards ...........................................................................................44
Standard Benches .............................................................................................45
Modular Benches ................................................................................................46
Trash/Recycle Receptacles ................................................................................47
Bicycle Racks .......................................................................................................48
Freestanding Planters .........................................................................................49
Utility Standards
Tree Grates .........................................................................................................50
Trench Drain Grates ...........................................................................................50
Catch Basin Grates ............................................................................................50
Pole Banners ........................................................................................................50
Decorative Utility Covers ..................................................................................51
Utility Boxes ........................................................................................................51
Formliner Patterns ..............................................................................................52
Landscape & Retaining Wall Standards
Street Trees ........................................................................................................53
Accent Trees .......................................................................................................54
Planters ...............................................................................................................55
Planted Roadway Medians................................................................................57
Low-Impact Development (LID) ........................................................................58
Appendix A: Plant Photos........................................................................................60
Appendix A: Meeker Street Construction Standards .........................................64
Appendix B: City of Kent Street Design & Construction Standards ..............92
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DESIGN PRINCIPLES
• Attract and support pedestrian activity
• Create character and a sense of place and community
• Humanize the street corridor
• Design for aesthetics as well as function
• Create a safe environment for all users
• Utilize sustainable options
INTRODUCTION WHAT IS A STREETSCAPE?
Streetscape: the appearance or view of a street.
street·scape noun \’strēt-,skāp\ Source: merriam-webster.com
Along the Meeker Street corridor this area includes, but is not
limited to, the sidewalk surface, medians, crosswalks, street trees,
bike facilities, lighting and site furnishings. Site furnishings can
include, but are not limited to, benches, planters, tree grates, litter
and recycling receptacles, bicycle racks, transit shelters, newsstands,
bollards and banners. The sidewalk surface generally runs from
the building face to the street curb and may include public plazas.
DESIGN
The streetscape for the Meeker Street design
offers a mix of contemporary aesthetics, diverse
playfulness, stimulating urbanity, interactive
pedestrian theme, bike facilities with durable,
low-maintenance materials, following low-
impact development principles where possible.
The Streetscape Plan classifies the different
street segments by design ‘types’ that reflect the character of the area in which they
are located. Streetscape overlays address the treatment of Gateways, Celebratory
Corners and Prominent Intersections. With careful implementation, the Streetscape
Plan will create a unique corridor for the City of Kent, providing an attractive, safe
and pedestrian-friendly environment.
There are two emerging themes mixed together throughout the corridor; innovation
and multicultural. The innovation theme builds upon the City of Kent’s historical and
emerging role as a leader in the high-technology industries. Streetscape elements of
this theme would be contemporary, interactive, informative and playful and include
modern lighting features, interpretive displays, and public art installations. The
multicultural theme would celebrate the wide range of cultures and people that make
up the City of Kent. Streetscape elements of this theme would be diversely flexible,
inviting, stimulating, and engaging and include multicolored as well as mixed material
paving, colorful lighting, flexible seating, cultural art pieces, and community-oriented
displays.
diverse
inviting
stimulating
engaging
contemporary
interactive
informative
playful
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PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This document provides guidance for City staff,
property owners/developers and engineering and
design consultants for the design and construction
of the Meeker Street Streetscape.
The Standards established in this document will
help streamline the permitting by providing pre-
approved streetscape elements. Any improvement
project along Meeker Street will go through a
review and official approval process by City staff
prior to construction installation.
The Standards will also assure over time that
Meeker Street streetscape design, including the
materials and furnishings used, create an attractive
yet cohesive look and feel for the corridor. These
highly visible infrastructure and streetscape
improvements are vital to the success of Meeker
Street, providing spaces for the everyday
interaction of people, community events, and for
development of adjoining private property.
The Standards will help advance the revitalization
process, create safer public spaces, and generate
a greater sense of community pride and economic
vitality.
This document establishes a distinct set of guidelines
for the Meeker Street corridor superseding the
City of Kent Downtown Design Guidelines and all
other previous City of Kent visioning documents.
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
STEP 1.Locate the project on the Streetscape
Types Map (page 9) to determine which
Streetscape Type(s) applies.
STEP 2.Use the Key to locate the page(s) specific
to the relevant Streetscape Type(s).
STEP 3.Take a look at the plan- and section-view
graphics; they illustrate which Streetscape
Elements are required (or optional) for a
given Streetscape Type and provide basic
information on quantity and/or spacing.
STEP 5.The Meeker Street Streetscape Standards
page(s) for each Streetscape Element
provides detailed specifications (for
standard items) or characteristics (for
custom items), as well as photos/graphics
and specific information on location,
quantity and spacing requirements.
STEP 6.Review the Appendices for references
to relevant Standard Details, Roadway
Standards, and photos of trees and plants.
STEP 4.Use the lime green bubbles,
and the Key, to locate the
page(s) specific to the relevant
Streetscape Elements.
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#STEP 7.DON’T FORGET! This document is
for guidance only; all roadway and
streetscape designs must be approved by
the City of Kent.
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ABBREVIATIONS
• Approx. .....................................Approximately
• Dia. .....................................................Diameter
• Ht. ...........................................................Height
• Max. ..................................................Maximum
• Min. .....................................................Minimum
• Typ. .......................................................Typical
• O.C. .......................................................On-Center
• O.D. .......................................Outside Diameter
• I.D. ...........................................Inside Diameter
STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS
The proposed design for Meeker Street would create new improvements along the north and south sides of the street.
The north side would be improved with wide sidewalks, a landscaped buffer/amenity zone and on-street parking. The
south side would feature a multi-modal promenade that extends along the south side of Meeker Street from the Green
River Trail to 6th Avenue S., which will then transition to the core downtown street section. Gowe Street is envisioned as the
bicycle-oriented corridor connection through the downtown area. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the main design concepts for
the south side of Meeker Street. The proposed design would include the following elements:
Amenity Zones
The proposed promenade incorprates “amenity zones”
which can involve design elements such as: pedestrian-
scaled lighting, accent lighting, bicycle parking, benches,
custom seating, trash receptacles, interpretive signs,
wayfinding signage, and public art. Landscaping and
street trees are included in this zone and nodes could be
developed to allow for outdoor dining or other activities.
Connector Zones (6’ width)
Sidewalk areas that provide cut-thru connection from
on-street parking to the walk zone areas for pedestrian
circulation and access to businesses.
Planted Center Medians
Provides left turn pockets for turning traffic or landscaped
areas where turn lanes are not needed. They can also
provide pedestrian refuges for mid-block crossing areas.
On-Street Parking
Provides convenient parking to businesses and a buffer
between the Promenade and sidewalks from vehicle
traffic on Meeker Street.
Buffer Zones (4’ width)
Provide areas that separate pedestrian pathways from
moving traffic. This zone could contain street trees, lighting,
and landscaped areas.
Walk Zones (6’ width)
Sidewalk areas that provide for pedestrian circulation
and access to businesses.
Pathway
Two-way path can be used as a walkway, for bicycle
travel, and parents with strollers.
Multi-Modal Promenade
The combination of buffer zones, amenity zones, walk
and two-way bicycle paths (pathway) into a single multi-
modal element. This concept would provide an attractive
pedestrian-scaled feature that would be used by a mix
of users including bicyclists, strollers, dog walkers and
runners. The promenade is a flexible space and could
accommodate festivals and other events.
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{ MEEKER STREET } STREETSCAPE TYPES
Streetscape Type A .........................pg. 10
Streetscape Type A-1 .....................pg. 12
Streetscape Type B .........................pg. 14
Streetscape Type C .........................pg. 16
Streetscape Type D .........................pg. 18
Streetscape Type E ..........................pg. 20
Streetscape Type F ..........................pg. 22
Mid-Block Crossings ........................pg. 24
Minor Intersections/Crossings.........pg. 26
Significant Intersections ...................pg. 28
Multi-Modal Promenade .................pg. 30
Gateway Features ...........................pg. 34
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E
S
TH
O
M
P
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
N
L
I
N
C
O
L
N
A
V
E
MA
D
I
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
IN
T
E
R
U
R
B
A
N
T
R
A
I
L
6T
H
A
V
E
4T
H
A
V
E
2N
D
A
V
E
N
CE
N
T
R
A
L
A
V
E
86
10
DRAFT
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE A
3 LANE SECTION WITH MEDIAN
6 24
Asphalt Roadway
Streetscape Type A creates a visible pedestrian-oriented
street experience by creating an east/west connection through
to the the heart of the corridor with slower moving traffic, on-
street parking and features hat will encourage non-motorized
activities. This streetscape type transitions where the roadway
becomes wider to accommodate vehicular traffic coming from
Washington Avenue South.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
WA
S
H
I
N
G
T
O
N
A
V
E
S
BR
I
D
G
E
R
U
S
S
E
L
R
D
S
64
T
H
A
V
E
S
TH
O
M
P
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
N
L
I
N
C
O
L
N
A
V
E
MA
D
I
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
IN
T
E
R
U
R
B
A
N
T
R
A
I
L
6T
H
A
V
E
4T
H
A
V
E
2N
D
A
V
E
KEY
1 12
7
15
22
24
24
22 25
14
4 6 19
42316
2
2
76 22
CE
N
T
R
A
L
A
V
E
23
87
MEEKER STREET STREETSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
11
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE A
3 LANE SECTION WITH MEDIAN
12
23
22
24
KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE A REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
2
1
4
19
16
15
12
22
23
24
25
7
13
14
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .............................. ........................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection]............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..................................................................................... ........................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ. .............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
Planted Roadway Median ..............................................................................................................pg. 57
4’
Buffer
Zone
8’
Walk
Zone
14’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(on-street parking, center medians,
turn and travel lanes; see note)
5’
Buffer
Zone
6’
Walk
Zone
25’ Promenade;
see page 30
Curb Curb 10’
Pathway
4’
Amenity
Zone
2’
Bldg.
Zone
6
14
7
6
23
25
22
88
12
DRAFT
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE A-1
3 LANE SECTION WITH MEDIAN
724
Asphalt Roadway
Streetscape Type A-1 is located along existing property that
will remain on the south side of Meeker Street. This section
works where on-street parking is not needed along the south
side of Meeker Street. The removed on-street parking makes
room for both the multi-modal promenade and walk zones.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
WA
S
H
I
N
G
T
O
N
A
V
E
S
BR
I
D
G
E
R
U
S
S
E
L
R
D
S
64
T
H
A
V
E
S
TH
O
M
P
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
N
L
I
N
C
O
L
N
A
V
E
MA
D
I
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
IN
T
E
R
U
R
B
A
N
T
R
A
I
L
KEY
1
7
15
22
24
22
23
25
4 6 19
2316
4
2
622
14 12 13
242
6T
H
A
V
E
4T
H
A
V
E
2N
D
A
V
E
CE
N
T
R
A
L
A
V
E
89
MEEKER STREET STREETSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
13
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE A-1
3 LANE SECTION WITH MEDIAN
12
22
24
23
KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE A-1 REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
2
1
4
19
16
15
12
22
23
24
25
7
13
14
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones ..............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .............................. ........................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection]............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..................................................................................... ........................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ. .............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
Planted Roadway Median ..............................................................................................................pg. 57
4’
Buffer
Zone
8’
Walk
Zone
14’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(on-street parking, center medians,
turn and travel lanes; see note)4’
Buffer
Zone
4’
Walk
Zone
23’ Promenade;
see page 30
Curb Curb 10’
Pathway
5’
Amenity
Zone
2’
Bldg.
Zone
14
6
6
23
25
13
22
90
14
DRAFT
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE B
5 LANE SECTION | 600’ WEST OF WASHINGTON AVENUE
12
Streetscape Type B section maintains the streetscape elements
within a widened roadway that accommodates traffic west of
the Washington Avenue South intersection.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
KEY
4 1
2
22
24
WA
S
H
I
N
G
T
O
N
A
V
E
S
BR
I
D
G
E
R
U
S
S
E
L
R
D
S
64
T
H
A
V
E
S
TH
O
M
P
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
N
L
I
N
C
O
L
N
A
V
E
MA
D
I
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
IN
T
E
R
U
R
B
A
N
T
R
A
I
L
7
6 1415
419
23 24
24
22 23 25
22 7
2
WA
S
H
I
N
G
T
O
N
A
V
E
S
Asphalt Roadway
16
6
6
6T
H
A
V
E
4T
H
A
V
E
2N
D
A
V
E
CE
N
T
R
A
L
A
V
E
91
MEEKER STREET STREETSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
15
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE B
5 LANE SECTION | 600’ WEST OF WASHINGTON AVENUE
12
23
7
24
6
4’
Buffer
Zone
8’
Walk
Zone
14’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(center medians, on-street parking,
turn and travel lanes; see note)
5’
Buffer
Zone
6’
Walk
Zone
25’ Promenade;
see page 30
Curb Curb
22
14
10’
Pathway
4’
Amenity
Zone
2’
Bldg.
Zone
KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE B REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
2
1
4
19
16
15
12
22
24
23
25
7
13
14
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ. .............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
Planted Roadway Median ..............................................................................................................pg. 57
6
Asphalt Roadway
92
16
DRAFT
WA
S
H
I
N
G
T
O
N
A
V
E
S
BR
I
D
G
E
R
U
S
S
E
L
R
D
S
64
T
H
A
V
E
S
TH
O
M
P
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
N
L
I
N
C
O
L
N
A
V
E
MA
D
I
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
IN
T
E
R
U
R
B
A
N
T
R
A
I
L
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE C
4 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN WASHINGTON AVENUE AND THOMPSON AVENUE
1 4
7
23
Asphalt Roadway
24
Streetscape Type C section provides a widened roadway to
accommodate traffic east of the Washington Avenue South
intersection. The multi-modal promenade is continued through
this section on the south side without the sidewalk.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
KEY
2422
19
2
2
4
22
24
76
6
12 1316
14
15
14
6T
H
A
V
E
4T
H
A
V
E
2N
D
A
V
E
CE
N
T
R
A
L
A
V
E
93
MEEKER STREET STREETSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
17
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE C
4 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN WASHINGTON AVENUE AND THOMPSON AVENUE
22 7
24
14
4’
Buffer
Zone
8’
Walk
Zone
14’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(on-street parking, turn and
travel lanes; see note)
4’
Buffer
Zone
25’ Promenade;
see page 30
Curb Curb 10’
Pathway
5’
Amenity
Zone
2’
Bldg.
Zone
15
KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE C REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
2
1
4
19
16
15
12
22
23
7
13
14
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
6
24
4’
Walk
Zone
2’
Building
Zone
6
94
18
DRAFT
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE D
3 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN THOMPSON AVENUE AND LINCOLN AVENUE
4
6
The section at Streetscape Type D is constrained by the SR-167
overpass which results in narrowed sidewalk widths on both north
and south sides of Meeker Street. While the on-street parking
is eliminated, this section still maintains the north side elements
from the east and continues the multi-modal promenade on the
south of Meeker Street.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
KEY WA
S
H
I
N
G
T
O
N
A
V
E
S
BR
I
D
G
E
R
U
S
S
E
L
R
D
S
64
T
H
A
V
E
S
TH
O
M
P
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
N
L
I
N
C
O
L
N
A
V
E
MA
D
I
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
IN
T
E
R
U
R
B
A
N
T
R
A
I
L
19
Asphalt
Roadway
41421
6
1224 22
6T
H
A
V
E
4T
H
A
V
E
2N
D
A
V
E
CE
N
T
R
A
L
A
V
E
95
MEEKER STREET STREETSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
19
Asphalt
Roadway
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE D
3 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN THOMPSON AVENUE AND LINCOLN AVENUE
146
4’-6’
Walk
Zone
4’-6’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(travel lanes; see note)
10’
Pathway
20’ Sidewalk
Curb Curb
24
KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE D REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
2
1
4
15
12
7
14
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [one (1) min. per block] ..................................................................................................pg. 45
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 20’ of intersection & not under bridge overpass]........pg. 47
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. [not under bridge overpass] .................................................................................pg. 53
Planter, typ. [not under bridge overpass] .......................................................................................pg. 55
6
6
22
24
22
7
4’
Buffer
Zone
4’
Walk
Zone
96
20
DRAFT
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE E
2 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN LINCOLN AVENUE AND 6TH AVENUE
4
4 24
23
6
The Streetscape Type E section illustrates the sidewalk and
multi-modal promenade continuing through this section on the
south side. A transition area will be designed to terminate the
multi-modal promenade at 6th Avenue North.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
KEY WA
S
H
I
N
G
T
O
N
A
V
E
S
BR
I
D
G
E
R
U
S
S
E
L
R
D
S
64
T
H
A
V
E
S
TH
O
M
P
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
N
L
I
N
C
O
L
N
A
V
E
MA
D
I
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
IN
T
E
R
U
R
B
A
N
T
R
A
I
L
22
Asphalt
Roadway
1912
13
14
2
7
12
13
152414
16
76
2422
6T
H
A
V
E
4T
H
A
V
E
2N
D
A
V
E
CE
N
T
R
A
L
A
V
E
97
MEEKER STREET STREETSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
21
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE E
2 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN LINCOLN AVENUE AND 6TH AVENUE
12
22
4’
Buffer
Zone
8’
Walk
Zone
12’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(travel lanes, on-street parking; see note)
13
Curb Curb
24
KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE E REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
2
1
4
19
16
15
12
22
23
7
13
14
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
6
24
14
23
5’
Buffer
Zone
6’
Walk
Zone
25’ Promenade;
see page 30
10’
Pathway
4’
Amenity
Zone
6
7
98
22
DRAFT
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE F
2 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN 6TH AVENUE AND CENTRAL AVENUE
4
4 24
22
6
The Streetscape Type F section illustrates the Downtown section
with sidewalks on both sides and on-street parallel parking.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative
purposes only; actual roadway and
streetscape designs to be approved
by the City of Kent. See Appendix B
for specific roadway sections including
number of travel lanes, on-street
parking requirements and multi-modal
facilities.
#
Indicates Streetscape
Element number; see key
KEY WA
S
H
I
N
G
T
O
N
A
V
E
S
BR
I
D
G
E
R
U
S
S
E
L
R
D
S
64
T
H
A
V
E
S
TH
O
M
P
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
N
L
I
N
C
O
L
N
A
V
E
MA
D
I
S
O
N
A
V
E
N
IN
T
E
R
U
R
B
A
N
T
R
A
I
L
22
7
Asphalt
Roadway
19 12 13
15
14
2
2
6
7
1424
16
6T
H
A
V
E
4T
H
A
V
E
2N
D
A
V
E
CE
N
T
R
A
L
A
V
E
99
MEEKER STREET STREETSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
23
MEEKER STREET | STREETSCAPE TYPE F
2 LANE SECTION | BETWEEN 6TH AVENUE AND CENTRAL AVENUE
12
22
4’
Buffer
Zone
8’
Walk
Zone
12’ Sidewalk
Roadway
(travel lanes, on-street parking; see note)
4’
Buffer
Zone
8’
Walk
Zone
12’ Sidewalk
13
Curb Curb
14
6
KEY | STREETSCAPE TYPE F REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
2
1
4
19
16
15
12
22
24
7
13
14
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
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NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only; actual roadway and streetscape designs to be approved
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parking requirements and multi-modal facilities.
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• Accent Pavers at Mid-Block Crossing Planters: 12” hexagon pavers
• Crosswalk: 12’-0” wide in 1’-0”x1’-0” sawcut grid scoring, light broom finish
• ADA Detectable Warning Surface: Yellow (Federal Color #33538)
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Mid-Block Crossings allow for highly-visible
crossing locations that facilitate pedestrian activity.
Crossings could be raised to provide traffic calming.
KEY | MID-BLOCK CROSSING REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Pavers (Walk Zones) .......................................................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Wayfinding/Directional Signs ........................................................................................................pg. 41
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Accent Bollard Lighting ...................................................................................................................pg. 43
Decorative Bollard ..........................................................................................................................pg. 44
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
Planted Roadway Median (if possible) ..........................................................................................pg. 57
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MEEKER STREET | MINOR INTERSECTION/CROSSING
• Intersection Corners: 1’-0” wide grid bands in gray cement concrete, acid-wash finish
• Accent Pavers at Corners: 12” hexagon pavers & 6” square pavers in various colors
• Intersection Pattern: 6’-0” x 6’-0” sawcut grid scoring, medium broom finish
• Crosswalk: 14’-0” wide in 1’-0”x1’-0” sawcut grid scoring, light broom finish
• ADA Detectable Warning Surface: Yellow (Federal Color #33538)
MINOR INTERSECTION/CROSSING
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NOTE: Layouts shown are for illustrative
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Minor Intersections/Crossings are located at minor intersections
along Meeker Street where multiple levels of cross traffic co-
mingle. The raised intersection and curbless corners better
facilitate various movements.
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KEY | MINOR INTERSECTION/CROSSING REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
Examples of treatments including, roadway lighting, seating, sidewalk treatments and landscaped planters
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Pavers (Walk Zones) .......................................................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Wayfinding/Directional Signs ........................................................................................................pg. 41
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Accent Column Lighting ...................................................................................................................pg. 43
Heavy Duty Bollard ........................................................................................................................pg. 44
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Utility Boxes (as required) ..............................................................................................................pg. 51
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
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• Intersection Corners: 1’-0” wide grid bands in gray cement concrete, acid-wash finish
• Accent Pavers at Corners: 12” hexagon pavers & 6” square pavers in various colors
• Crosswalk: 14’-0” wide in 1’-0”x1’-0” sawcut grid scoring, light broom finish
• ADA Detectable Warning Surface: Yellow (Federal Color #33538)
MEEKER STREET | SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTION
MEEKER STREET & WASHINGTON AVENUE
SIGNIFICANT INTERSECTION
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only; actual roadway and streetscape designs to be approved by
the City of Kent. See Appendix B for specific roadway sections including number of travel lanes, on-street parking
requirements and multi-modal facilities.
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Significant Intersections are located along Meeker Street at Russel Road, 64th Avenue, Washington
Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. These signalized intersections accommodate larger volumes of
vehicular traffic as well as alternative modes of transportation circulating through the space.
Examples of significant intersection treatments including, public art, seating, potted and landscaped planters
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Buffer Zones) .............................................................................................pg. 39
Pavers (Walk Zones) .......................................................................................................................pg. 39
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Wayfinding/Directional Signs ........................................................................................................pg. 41
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Roadway Lighting, typ. [70’-90’ O.C., staggered] .......................................................................pg. 42
Accent Column Lighting ...................................................................................................................pg. 43
Decorative Bollard ..........................................................................................................................pg. 44
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Decorative Utility Covers (as required) ..........................................................................................pg. 51
Utility Boxes (as required) ..............................................................................................................pg. 51
Street Tree, typ. ..............................................................................................................................pg. 53
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
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MEEKER STREET | MULTI-MODAL PROMENADE
A key element along the Meeker Street corridor is the
Muli-Modal Promenade which will run along the south
side from the Green River Trail to 6th Avenue North. It
is designed to accommodate a mix of users including
pedestrians, bicyclists and strollers.
NOTE: Layout shown is for illustrative purposes only; actual design
of Multi-Modal Promenade to be approved by the City of Kent.
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• Pathway Hardscape: 4’-0” O.C. sawcut scoring in gray cement concrete, light broom finish
• Connector Hardscape: 18” long x 4” wide concrete pavers in warm gray color
• Accent Pavers along Pathway: 12” long x 4” wide concrete pavers in various specified colors
MULTI-MODAL PROMENADE
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MULTI-MODAL PROMENADE LOCATIONS
Multi-modal Promenade are required at the following locations:
• Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C,
Streetscape Type D, and Streetscape Type E
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KEY | MULTI-MODAL PROMENADE REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ..................................................................pg. 38
Wayfinding/Directional Signs .......................................................................................................pg. 41
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AMENITY ZONES SPECIFICATIONS
• Locations: One (1) zone at radius return of each
intersection (incl. future/planned); one (1) every
90’-0” o.c.; two (2) zones within certain distance
from mid-block line (see below)
• Size: Min. of 20’-0” X 4’-0”
AMENITY ZONES LOCATIONS
Amenity Zones are required at the following locations:
• Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape
Type C, and Streetscape Type E
MEEKER STREET | AMENITY ZONES
NOTE: Layouts shown are
for illustrative purposes
only; actual designs of
Amenity Zones to be
approved by the City of
Kent.
Amenity Zones is a pedestrian-friendly
and publicly active area consisting of
site furnishings as well as public art,
interpretive signage and accent lighting.
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tables, chairs, accent lighting and receptacles
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AMENITY ZONE LAYOUTS
Sidewalk Sidewalk
Amenity
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Sidewalk
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return
radius
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mid-block
crossing
90’20’20’90’ 90’90’90’90’
120’120’100’
Examples of amenity zones with planters, railings, custom seating, bicycle racks, accent lighting and receptacles
KEY | AMENITY ZONES REQUIRED ELEMENTS
(see Meeker Steet Standards Appendix B and City Standards Appendix C, for full requirements)
Hardscape Treatment (Pathway & Connector Zones) ...................................................................pg. 38
Hardscape Treatment (Walk Zones) ..............................................................................................pg. 40
Wayfinding/Directional Signs ........................................................................................................pg. 41
Pedestrian Lighting, typ. [60’-80’ O.C., staggered] ....................................................................pg. 42
Accent Bollard Lighting ...................................................................................................................pg. 43
Decorative Bollard ..........................................................................................................................pg. 44
Standard Bench [three (3) min. per block]................................................................................................pg. 45
Modular Bench (optional alternate to standard) ...........................................................................pg. 46
Receptacle [one (1) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] .......................................................pg. 47
Bicycle Rack [two (2) min. per block w/in 30’ of intersection] ..............................................................pg. 48
Freestanding Planter .......................................................................................................................pg. 49
Accent Tree, typ ..............................................................................................................................pg. 54
Planter, typ. .....................................................................................................................................pg. 55
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MEEKER STREET | GATEWAY & PUBLIC ART FEATURES
Gateways and Public Art are welcoming elements that creates
a sense of arrival and passageway to a special place. They
are located at key locations along Meeker Street.
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GATEWAY AND PUBLIC ART FEATURE LOCATIONS
Gateway and Public Art are required at the following locations:
• Center median east of Green River bridge
• Flanking on either side just east of Green River bridge
• Within right-of-way corners at Prominent Intersection
• Underpass area of SR-167
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{ MEEKER STREET } STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
STREETSCAPE STANDARDS
Hardscape..............................................pg. 38
Signage & Illumination..............................pg. 41
Street Furniture .............................................pg. 44
Utility ......................................................pg.51
Landscape & Retaining Wall ......................pg. 52
NOTE: Approved equal products shall match
aesthetic look, feel, quality, materiality, and
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HARDSCAPE TREATMENT | PATHWAY & CONNECTOR ZONES 1
CEMENT CONCRETE PATHWAY
• Material: 3,000 psi cement concrete
• Pattern: 4’-0” x 4’-0” grid scoring
• Joints: 1/4” thick x 1/2” deep sawcuts
• Finish: Medium Broom Finish
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to
back of curb
• Concrete Color: Natural gray
PAVERS AT CONNECTOR ZONE
• Manufacturer: Stepstone Inc.*
• Model: Narrow Modular Pavers
• Material: Precast cement concrete pavers
• Joints: 1/8” wide
• Size: 3” wide x 18” long x 4” tall
• Finish: Sandblast
• Color: Shades of gray
• Installation Type: Mortar set on concrete rat
slab
ACCENT PAVER STRIP ON PATHWAY
• Manufacturer: Stepstone Inc.*
• Model: Narrow Modular Pavers
• Material: Precast cement concrete pavers
• Joints: 1/8” wide
• Size: 3” wide x 12” long x 4” tall
• Finish: Sandblast
• Color (Left to Right): Almond #1406, Expresso Brown #1808, Caramel
#1810, Iceberg Green #1805, Agave #1812, Granada White #1801
• Installation Type: Mortar set on concrete rat slab
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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ACCENT PAVER SQUARESON WALK ZONE
HARDSCAPE TREATMENT | BUFFER ZONE 2
PAVERS AT BUFFER ZONE
• Material: Precast cement concrete pavers
• Manufacturer: Tectura Designs
• Model: P12
• Joints: 1/8” wide
• Size: 13-9/16” wide x 2” tall hexagon
• Color: Shades of warm gray, light gray & light beige
• Installation Type: Mortar set on concrete rat slab
HARDSCAPE ACCENT TREATMENT | PAVERS 3
SIDEWALK AT BUFFER ZONE
• Material: 3,000 psi cement concrete
• Pattern: 1’-0” x 1’-0” grid scoring
• Joints: 1/4” thick x 1/2” deep sawcuts
• Finish: Medium Broom Finish
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to back of
curb
• Concrete Color: Natural gray
• Manufacturer: Stepstone Inc.*
• Model: Pavers
• Material: Precast cement concrete pavers
• Joints: 1/8” wide
• Size: 3” x 3” x 4” tall
• Finish: Sandblast
• Color (Left to Right): Almond #1406, Expresso Brown #1808, Caramel
#1810, Iceberg Green #1805, Agave #1812, Granada White #1801
• Installation Type: Mortar set on concrete rat slab
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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HARDSCAPE TREATMENT | WALK ZONE 4
CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK
CEMENT CONCRETE CROSSWALK
• Locations: Mid-block crossings
• Material: 5,000 psi cement concrete
• Crosswalk Width: 10’-0’ minimum
• Pattern: 1’-0” x 1’-0” grid scoring
• Joints: 1/4” thick x 1/2” deep sawcuts
• Finish: Heavy Broom Finish
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to back of curb
• ADA Detectable Warning Surface: Yellow (Federal
Color #33538)
• Material: 3,000 psi cement concrete
• Pattern: 2’-0” x 2’-0” grid scoring
• Joints: 1/4” thick x 1/2” deep sawcuts
• Finish: Medium Broom Finish
• Alignment: Perpendicular and parallel to
back of curb
• Concrete Color: Natural gray
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WAYFINDING/DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
• Designs for both wayfinding an directional signs to be
determined by the City Arts Commission and Council to create a
cohesive signage system for the entire corridor
• Directional signs can be mounted on Column Lighting
directional sign photo example
SIGNAGE STANDARDS | WAYFINDING/DIRECTIONAL SIGNS 5
WAYFINDING/DIRECTIONAL SIGN LOCATIONS
Wayfinding Signs are required at the following locations:
• At decision-making points along Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C,
Streetscape Type D, Streetscape Type E, and Streetscape Type F
• At decision-making points at Mid-Block Crossings
• At decision-making points at Significant Intersections
• At decision-making points at Minor Intersections/Crossings
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PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: AEC Illumination Corp.
• Model: Delos 1 LED
• Pole Spacing: 60’ to 80’ on center
• Mounting Height: 14’, 1.5’ length single arm
and dual arms
• Layout Pattern: Staggered with roadway scale
luminaires
• Color/Finish: Dark gray polyester powdercoat
STREET LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: AEC Illumination Corp.
• Model: Delos 2 LED
• Pole Spacing: 70’-90’ on center
• Mounting Height: 30’, 4’ length single arm
• Layout Pattern: Staggered
• Color/Finish: Dark gray polyester powdercoat
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BOLLARD LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms + Surfaces *
• Model: Light Column Bollard, LBLCO-504
• Shield Patterns: Kente, Perforated, Scape, Argyle
• Installation Type: Embed
COLUMN LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms + Surfaces *
• Model: Light Column, LPLCO-612
• Shield Patterns: Huron, Willow, Vertical, Horizontal
• Customization: Mounting arms for directional signs
• Installation Type: Embed
ILLUMINATION STANDARDS | ACCENT COLUMN LIGHTING 8
ILLUMINATION STANDARDS | ACCENT BOLLARD LIGHTING 9
COLUMN LIGHTING LOCATIONS
Column Lighting are required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones near Significant Intersection
• Amenity Zones near Minor Intersections/Crossings
• Amenity Zones near Mid-Block Crossings
BOLLARD LIGHTING LOCATIONS
Bollard Lighting are required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones near Mid-Block Crossings
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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STREET FURNITURE STANDARDS | DECORATIVE BOLLARDS 10
STREET FURNITURE STANDARDS | HEAVY DUTY BOLLARDS 11
HEAVY DUTY BOLLARD SPECIFICATIONS
• Concrete Manufacturer: QCP QuickCrete Products *
• Material: Standard gray precast cement concrete
• Model/Size: Modified “Sheared” 36” tall x 12” wide
• Concrete Texture: Exposed finish surface
• Color/Sealer: Slate gray, clear anti-graffiti coating
• Installation Type: Embed mount
• Metal Manufacturer: Bailey Streetscene *
• Material/Finish: Stainless steel type 316, brush satin
• Model/Size: Anti ram semi dome top, 8” dia. x 36” ht.;
60” overall length, 48” galvanized steel inner core
• Sealer: Clear anti-graffiti coating
• Installation Type: Embed mount
DECORATIVE BOLLARD SPECIFICATIONS
• Concrete Manufacturer: QCP QuickCrete Products *
• Material: Standard gray precast cement concrete
• Model/Size: Shear Q-SHR-B 36” tall x 10” wide, 193lbs.
• Concrete Texture: Exposed finish surface
• Color/Sealer: Slate gray, clear anti-graffiti coating
• Installation Type: Embed mount
• Metal Manufacturer: Bailey Streetscene *
• Material/Finish: Stainless steel type 316, brush satin
• Model/Size: Semi dome top, 4” dia. x 36” ht.; 60” overall
length, 48” steel inner core
• Sealer: Clear anti-graffiti coating
• Installation Type: Embed mount
DECORATIVE BOLLARD LOCATIONS
Decorative Bollards are required at the following locations:
• Significant Intersection and Minor Intersections/Crossings; 5’-0” O.C. typ., 3’-0” from edge of
roadway
HEAVY DUTY BOLLARD LOCATIONS
Heavy Duty Bollards are required at the following locations:
• Significant Intersection and Minor Intersections/Crossings; 5’-0” O.C. typ., 3’-0” from edge of
roadway
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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BENCH TYPE 1 SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms+Surfaces *
• Model: Trio, backless and backed
• Size: 6’ lengths
• Material: Cast aluminum frame,
aluminum slats
• Colors: Silver gray and titanium gray
• Installation Type: Surface mount
BENCH TYPE 2 SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms+Surfaces *
• Model: Balance, backless and backed
• Size: 6’ lengths
• Material: Cast aluminum frame, stainless steel
seats
• Colors: Silver gray and titanium gray
• Installation Type: Surface mount
STREET FURNITURE STANDARDS | STANDARD BENCHES
STANDARD BENCH LOCATIONS
Standard Benches are required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C, Streetscape
Type D, Streetscape Type E, Streetscape F, Mid-Block Crossings, Significant Intersections, and
Minor Intersections/Crossings
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* 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 at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C, Streetscape
Type D, Streetscape Type E, Streetscape F, Mid-Block Crossings, Significant Intersections, and
Minor Intersections/Crossings
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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16 GAL CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms+Surfaces *
• Model: Dispatch SLDIS216
• Material: Solid cast aluminum construction
• Description: Hinged side-access doors, split-
stream models with two separate half-liners
• Polyethylene Liner: (2) 16 gal
• Color: Powdercoat titanium
• Installation Type: Freestanding concrete base,
surface mount
18 GAL CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Landscape Forms *
• Model: MultipliCITY, double
• Description: Side-deposit, side-door
opening
• Black Liner: (2) 18 gal
• Color: Prefinished anodized aluminum
• Installation Type: Embed mount
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TRASH/RECYCLE RECEPTACLE LOCATIONS
Trash/Recycle Receptacles are required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C, Streetscape
Type D, Streetscape Type E, Streetscape F, Mid-Block Crossings, Significant Intersections, and
Minor Intersections/Crossings
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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BICYCLE RACK SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Forms+Surfaces *
• Model: Twist
• Material: Solid cast aluminum frame and
cover plates
• Capacity: 2 bikes
• Color: Titanium and any RAL powder coat
color
• Installation Type: Surface mount
CUSTOM BICYCLE RACK CHARACTERISTICS
• Manufacturer: SportWorks *
• Model: No Scratch in Circular or Tofino
• Material: Stainless steel, santoprene TPV soft pad
• Finish: Bead blasted
• Capacity: 2 bikes
• Installation Type: Surface mount
Circular
Custom Tofino
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BICYCLE RACK LOCATIONS
Bicycle Racks are required at the following locations:
• Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C, Streetscape
Type D, Streetscape Type E, and Streetscape Type F
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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FREESTANDING PLANTER SPECIFICATIONS
• Concrete Planter Manufacturer: QCP QuickCrete Products *
• Models: Low Bowl Round, Crest Round
• Material: Steel reinforced precast concrete
• Colors: Natural, Latte, French Gray, Bungalow (colors may vary for each type)
• Concrete Texture: Craftsmans Etch
• Concrete Sealer: Standard gloss sealer per manufacturer
STREET FURNITURE STANDARDS | FREESTANDING PLANTERS
Crest Round | QR-CRE3630P in French GrayLow Bowl Round | QR-GE2623 in Latte
• Wood Planter Manufacturer: Tournelsol
Siteworks *
• Models: Boulevard Planters
• Material: FSC certified wood cladding with
FRP fiberglass liner
• Sizes: Varies, 4’-0” max width x 2’-6” max
height
• Metal Planter Manufacturer: Tournelsol
Siteworks *
• Model: Wilshire Collection
• Material: Reinforced FRP fiberglass material,
rectangular shapes, 1/8” - 3/16” wall thickness
• Finish: Metal-matched-pain (MMP) acrylic
enamel finishes or metal-infused gelcoat.
• Surface Texture: T-1 texture
• Sizes: Varies, 4’-0” max width, 2’-6” max height
FREESTANDING PLANTER LOCATIONS
Freestanding Planters are optional at the following locations:
• Significant Intersections, Minor Intersections/Crossings, Amenity Zones
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* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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Terrain
TRENCH DRAIN GRATE SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Urban Accessories *
• Model: Varies
• Size: 6”x18”
• Material: 100% Recycled Grey Iron (ASTM A48 class
35b), Recyclable Ductile Iron (ASTM A536, class 65-45-12)Variations
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TREE GRATE SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Iron Age Designs *
• Model: Divisadero, DIX72-72I99TGHP
• Material: Cast Grey Iron (ASTM A48 CL 25), raw finish
• Spacing: 26’ O.C
• Installation Type: Standard or paver/adjustable with
angle stock perimeter frame
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STANDARD POLE BANNER SPECIFICATIONS
• Arm Manufacturer: BannerSaver *
• Arm Model: Spring-loaded Roadway Pole Banner #5388794
• Arm Material: Cast aluminun, fiberglass single banner arms
• Bracket and Arm Finish: Polyester powdercoating to match pole
color
• Banner Manufacturer: Britten *
Banner Size: 30” wide x 60” tall
• Banner Material: Heavy duty 18 oz. premium vinyl, double-
sided, 1” webbing with hems, grommets and wind flaps
• Banner Finish: Matte
CATCH BASIN SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Iron Age Designs *
• Model/Size: Divisadero, Varies
• Material: 100% Recycled Grey Iron (ASTM A48 class
35b), Recyclable Ductile Iron (ASTM A536, class 65-45-12)
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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UTILITY STANDARDS | DECORATIVE UTILITY COVERS 19
UTILITY STANDARDS | UTILITY BOXES 20
UTILITY BOX SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: TrafficWrapz *
• Model: TW 360hd
• Description: TW 360C-OV fil provides graffiti-proof
protection for large graphics and surfaces, UV protectant,
fade-resistant with AdhesiveGuard protection, 1 mil thick
with permenant acylic pressure and heat sensitive assist
roll laminators
STANDARD MANHOLE COVER SPECIFICATIONS
• Manufacturer: Urban Accessories *
• Model: Varies
• Size: 24” dia
• Material: 100% recycled gray iron (ASTM A48 class 35b), Silicon Bronze (ASTM B26)
• Finishes: Hot-dipped galvanized steel, raw natural bronze finish
Flat Rainbow Dandelion Manaco
* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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TRADITIONAL FORMLINER PATTERN
• Manufacturer: AP Formliners *
• Model: Ledgestone Drystack #933
• Material: High reuse elastomeric
• Pattern Description: Randomly stacked ledgestone
with roughed broken surface
CONTEMPORARY FORMLINER PATTERN
• Manufacturer: AP Formliners *
• Model: Ipswich #707
• Material: High reuse elastomeric
• Pattern Description: Vertical lines with merging
joints with smooth surface
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* NOTE: Approved equal products shall match aesthetic look, feel,
quality, materiality, and durability as standards specified herein.
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STREET TREE SPECIFICATIONS
STREET TREE LOCATIONS
• Species: Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’/ Wildfire Tupelo
Ulmus propinqua ‘JFS-Bieberich’/ Emerald Sunshine Elm
• Layout: Cluster in groups of 6-10 min of a single species, per layout diagram below.
• Minimum Size: 2.5” caliper, 12’-14’ height
• Standard Spacing: Varies based on planter spacing; 25’ min.
• Standard Offsets: Per City of Kent Standard Plans 6-50 and 6-54
• Planting Requirements: Per City of Kent Standard Plan 6-55
Street Trees are required at the following locations:
• In all* Planters within Buffer Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C,
Streetscape Type D, Streetscape Type E, and Streetscape F, as well as in Planted Roadway Medians.
Street Trees provide shade and a sense of separation
between sidewalk/pathway users and the roadway.
They also help with traffic calming and intercept rainfall
to slow stormwater runoff.
* NOTE: Street Tree locations shall be determined based on
required offsets from existing utilities and to meet sight
distance requirements at driveways and intersections; locations
must be approved by the City of Kent prior to installation. See
Appendix A, page 60, for street tree photos.
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
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ACCENT TREE SPECIFICATIONS
• Species: Amelanchier laevis ‘JFS-Arb’/ Spring Flurry Serviceberry
Cornus kousa x nuttallii ‘KN4-43’/ Starlight Dogwood
Magnolia acuminata ‘Butterflies’/ Butterflies Magnolia
Stewartia pseudocamellia/ Japanese Stewartia
• Layout: Maximum of (2) different species per block; cluster in groups of 3-5 min.
of a single species, per layout diagram on page 54.
• Minimum Size: 2” caliper, 10’-12’ height
• Standard Spacing: Varies based on planter spacing; 20’ min.
• Standard Offsets: Per City of Kent Standard Plans 6-50 and 6-54.
• Planting Requirements: Per City of Kent Standard Plan 6-55.
ACCENT TREE LOCATIONS
Accent Trees are required at the following locations:
• In all* Planters within Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C,
and Streetscape Type E, as well as in Planters at Mid-Block Crossings, Minor Intersections/Crossings
and Significant Intersections.
Accent trees add visual variety to the streetscape
and highlight special locations. They provide seasonal
interest with flowers in the spring or summer and colorful
foliage in the fall.
* NOTE: Accent Tree locations shall be determined based
on required offsets from existing utilities and to meet sight
distance requirements at driveways and intersections; locations
must be approved by the City of Kent prior to installation. See
Appendix A, page 61, for accent tree photos.
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PLANTER SPECIFICATIONS
• Size: Min. 20’-0” X 4’-0” for Planters within Buffer Zones and Amentity Zones; min. 120 SF for
Planters within curb bulb-outs at Mid-Block Crossings and intersections.
• Standard Spacing: Planters within Amenity Zone shall be spaced between required amentity zone
elements (see page 33); Planters within Buffer Zone shall be spaced based on roadway, on-street
parking and luminaire layout*.
• Soil Amendment Requirements: Min. 24” depth topsoil and 2” depth bark mulch.
• Recommended Species: See plant schedule, page 56.
PLANTER LOCATIONS
Accent Trees are required at the following locations:
• Within Buffer Zones and Amenity Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape
Type C, Streetscape Type D, Streetscape Type E, and Streetscape F, as well as in Planted Roadway
Medians and wthin curb bulb-outs at Mid-Block Crossings, Minor Intersections/Crossings, and
Significant Intersections.
Planters soften the streetscape, provide a buffer
between sidewalk/pathway users and the roadway,
and slow stormwater runoff. They provide seasonal
interest with a mix of deciduous and evergreen shrubs,
grasses, groundcovers and perennials.
* NOTE: All Planter locations shall be determined based on
roadway layout and sight distance requirements; planting plans
to be approved by the City of Kent prior to installation.
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SHRUBS Other Varieties
Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’/ Concorde Japanese Barberry • • •
2’ 2’ ‘Goruzam’
Calluna vulgaris ‘Aphrodite’/ Aphrodite Scotch Heather •• •
1.5’ 2’ ‘Athene’
Daphne x transatlantica ‘Blafra’/ Eternal Fragrance Daphne • • • •
2.5’ 2.5’
Escallonia ‘Newport Dwarf/ Newport Dwarf Escallonia • • • •3’ 3’ ‘Compakta’
Fothergilla gardenii ‘Blue Mist’/ Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla • •3’ 3’
Hebe pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’/ Sutherland Hebe •• •1.5’ 2’ ‘Western Hills’
Kalmia latifolia ‘Elf’/ Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel • • •3’ 3’ ‘Minuet’
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’/ Hidcote English Lavender •• •2’ 2’ ‘Twickle Purple’
Rhododendron ‘Nancy Evans’/ Nancy Evans Rhododendron • ••3’ 3’ ‘Percy Wiseman’
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis/ Dwarf Sweetbox • • • •2’ 4’
Spiraea japonica ‘Galen’/ Double Play Artist Spirea •2.5’ 3’ ‘Goldmound’
Vaccinium moupinense/ Himalayan Blueberry •• •1.5’ 1.5’
GRASSES Other Varieties
Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’/ Golden Variegated Sweet Flag • • •1’ .5’ ‘Oborozuki’
Carex testacea/ Orange New Zealand Sedge • ••1.5’ 1.5’
Festuca amethystina ‘Superba’/ Purple Tufted Fescue • • • •1.5’ 1.5’
Hakonechloa macra ‘Beni Kaze’/ Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass • •1.5’ 2’ ‘All Gold’
Sesleria autumnalis/ Autumn Moor Grass • •1.5’ 1.5’
GROUNDCOVERS Other Varieties
Asarum caudatum/ Western Wild Ginger • • •.5’ 2’
Epimedium x perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’/ Hybrid Epimedium • • • •1’ 3’
Geum ‘Flames of Passion’/ Flames of Passion Avens • • • •1’ 2’ ‘Mango Lassi’
Helianthemum nummularium ‘Fire Dragon’/ Fire Dragon Sunrose •• •1’ 2’ ‘Wisley Pink’
Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’/ John Creech Stonecrop • • • •.5’ 1.5’ ‘Dragon’s Blood’
Veronica ‘Waterperry Blue’/ Waterperry Blue Speedwell • ••.5’ 1.5’ ‘Georgia Blue’
PERENNIALS Other Varieties
Achillea millefolium ‘Walther Funcke’/ Walther Funcke Yarrow •• •2’ 2’‘Appleblossom’
Armeria maritima/ Sea Thrift • • • •.5’ 1’ ‘Rubrufolia’
Hemerocallis ‘Purple d’Oro’/ Purple d’Oro Daylily • •1.5’ 2’ ‘Ruby Stella’
Polystichum polyblepharum/ Tassel Fern • • •2’ 2’
DROUGHT-TOLERANT
EVERGREEN
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* 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 62, 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 53; Accent Trees shall be planted in groups of 2-3 at median ends and mid-block crossing
locations and spaces per requirements on page 54. All trees shall be located along the centerline
of the median and adjusted based on sight distance requirements and existing utilities. See
diagram on page 54*.
• Soil Amendment Requirements: Min. 36” depth topsoil and 2” depth bark mulch.
• Recommended Plant Species: See plant schedule, page 56.
PLANTED ROADWAY MEDIAN LOCATIONS
Planted Roadway Medians are required at the following locations:
• Within roadway medians at Streetscape Type A and Streetscape Type B.
Planted Roadway Medians provide
traffic calming by visually narrowing
the roadway and enhance the
streetscape aesthetic. They also
reduce the amount of impervious
surface on the roadway.
* NOTE: Tree locations and planting plans
to be approved by the City of Kent prior
to installation.
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LANDSCAPE STANDARDS | LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID)26
LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT LOCATIONS
Raingardens are optional * at the following locations:
• At Planters within Buffer Zones at Streetscape Type A, Streetscape Type B, Streetscape Type C,
Streetscape Type D, Streetscape Type E, and Streetscape Type F, as well as in Planters at Mid-Block
Crossings, Minor Intersections/Crossings and Significant Intersections.
Raingardens capture stormwater runoff from hard surfaces
and release it slowly into the ground or back into the
stormwater system. They are planted with wetland species
that filter the runoff and can tolerate periodic flooding.
* NOTE: Raingarden feasibility and potential locations shall be
determined based on analysis by a stormwater engineer; locations
must be approved by the City of Kent prior to installation.
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{ MEEKER STREET } APPENDICES
APPENDICES
Appendix A - Plant Photos ..........................................................................................pg. 60
Appendix B - Meeker Street Construction Standards ...............................................pg. 64
Appendix C - City of Kent Street Design & Construction Standards .......................pg. 92
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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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Hakonechloa macra ‘Beni Kaze’/
Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass
Epimedium x perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’/
Hybrid Epimedium
Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’/
John Creech Stonecrop
Armeria maritima/
Sea Thrift
Sesleria autumnalis/
Autumn Moor Grass
Geum ‘Flames of Passion’/
Flames of Passion Avens
Veronica ‘Waterperry Blue’/
Waterperry Blue Speedwell
Hemerocallis ’Purple d’Oro’/
Purple d’Oro Daylily
Asarum caudatum/
Western Wild Ginger
Helianthemum nummularium ‘Fire Dragon’/
Fire Dragon Sunrose
Achillea millefolium ‘Walther Funcke’/
Walther Funcke Yarrow
Polystichum polyblepharum/
Tassel Fern
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Street Furniture
X-X Bench Type 1 .............................................................................................65
X-X Bench Type 2 .............................................................................................66
X-X Modular Bench ..........................................................................................67
X-X Bicycle Rack Type 1 .................................................................................68
X-X Bicycle Rack Type 2 ..................................................................................69
X-X Litter/Recycle Receptacle Type 1 ............................................................70
X-X Litter/Recycle Receptacle Type 2 ..........................................................71
X-X Metal Bollard ............................................................................................72
X-X Concrete Bollard ......................................................................................73
X-X Heavy Duty Metal Bollard ......................................................................74
X-X Heavy Duty Concrete Bollard ................................................................75
X-X Roadway Pole Banner and Arms .............................................................76
Sidewalk
X-X Cement Concrete Sidewalk ......................................................................77
X-X Standard Paver Installation .....................................................................78
X-X Driveway Scoring Layout .........................................................................79
Illumination
X-X Pedestrian Luminaires and Pole ...............................................................80
X-X Street Luminaire and Pole ........................................................................81
X-X Accent Column Lighting ............................................................................82
X-X Accent Bollard Lighting ............................................................................83
Irrigation
X-X Flower Basket Irrigation ...........................................................................84
X-X Flower Basket Valve Access Box .............................................................85
Median
X-X Median Tree Planting ...............................................................................86
X-X Median ........................................................................................................87
Crosswalk
X-X Significant Intersection Crosswalk ..........................................................88
X-X Minor Intersection/Crossings Crosswalk ................................................89
X-X Mid-Block Crosswalk ................................................................................90
APPENDIX B:
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ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ben Wolters, Director
Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
Date: September 25, 2017
TO: Chair Katherine Jones and Members of Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Danielle Butsick, Long-Range Planner/GIS Coordinator
RE: Community Health Engagement Locations (CHELs)
For Meeting of September 25, 2017
SUMMARY: On August 15, 2017 the City of Kent passed a 6-month moratorium
prohibiting community health engagement locations (CHELs) in all zoning districts in the
city. Economic and Community Development staff will present two alternatives to
establish permanent regulations for community health engagement locations beyond the
6-month moratorium.
BACKGROUND: In September 2016, the Heroin and Opioid Addiction Task Force
convened by King County and Seattle recommended a comprehensive strategy focusing
on prevention and increasing access to addiction treatment on demand. In January
2017, the King County Executive and Seattle Mayor announced they would move forward
on the complete set of recommendations including the establishment of facilities referred
to as community health engagement locations (also known as safe injection sites). In
June 2017, the King County Council voted to limit establishment of community health
engagement locations (safe injection sites) only to cities whose elected leaders choose to
locate these facilities in their communities.
Kent City Council held a public hearing on September 5, 2017 to receive comments from
the public regarding the moratorium and, more generally, on the location of CHELs (safe
injection sites) in Kent. Four members of the public spoke in favor of allowing safe
injection sites in Kent, and three spoke against allowing them. The two alternatives
presented include consideration of comments received at the public hearing, as well as
additional research and information.
Staff will be available at the September 25th workshop to provide information on the
alternatives, answer questions, and receive feedback from the LUPB on alternatives for
community health engagement locations.
EXHIBITS: Draft ordinances for each of two alternatives, Community Health
Engagement Locations.
BUDGET IMPACTS: None
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Chapters
15.02 and 15.04 of the Kent City Code, to define
“Community Health Engagement Locations
(CHELs)” and adopt appropriate land use controls
to regulate them.
RECITALS
A. Heroin and opioid use are at crisis levels in King County. In
2015, 229 individuals died from heroin and prescription opioid overdose in
King County.
B. In September 2016, the Heroin and Opioid Addiction Task
Force convened by King County and Seattle recommended a
comprehensive strategy focusing on prevention and increasing access to
addiction treatment on demand.
C. In January 2017, the King County Executive and Seattle
Mayor announced they would move forward on the complete set of
recommendations including the establishment of facilities referred to as
Community Health Engagement Locations (also known as safe injection sites
or safe consumption sites).
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D. On August 15, 2017, Kent City Council adopted a 6-month
land use moratorium and interim official control prohibiting community
health engagement locations, safe injection sites, and other uses or activities
designed to provide a location for individuals to consume illicit drugs.
E. In addition to providing a hygienic space for consumption of
illicit drugs, Community Health Engagement Locations provide drug users
with access to healthcare, addiction treatment options, and other community
health services.
F. As of March 2017, approximately 100 Community Health
Engagement Locations operate in over 65 cities in 10 different countries
around the world. They operate under various names including supervised
consumption services, drug consumption rooms, and safer injection facilities.
G. Community Health Engagement Locations are an important
part of the comprehensive strategy provided by the Opioid Addiction Task
Force. They are intended to maintain a continuum of care and help meet the
goals of User Health Services and Overdose Prevention when Primary
Prevention efforts fail and the drug user is not yet ready to seek treatment.
H. The City of Kent recognizes that research exists that
evaluates the efficacy of community health engagement locations throughout
the world in countries including Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and
Spain; findings suggest that community health engagement locations may
contribute to a reduction in overdose deaths, reduced HIV risk behavior,
reduction in injection-related litter and public injecting, and increased uptake
of treatment services. However, under state and federal law it remains illegal
to possess controlled substances without a prescription or to operate a place
intended for the illicit use of controlled substances.
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I. Community Health Engagement Locations are endorsed by
the American Medical Association, The American Public Health Association,
AIDS United, International Drug Policy Consortium, and other medical and
public health organizations in the United States.
J. In June 2017, the King County Council voted to limit
establishment of Community Health Engagement Locations only to cities
whose elected leaders choose to locate these facilities in their communities.
K. The Kent City Council declares and finds that it is appropriate
and necessary, and in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, to
define and classify Community Health Engagement Locations and adopt land
use controls to regulate these facilities.
K. On September 5, 2017, Kent City Council held a public
hearing to hear comments from the public regarding the 6-month
moratorium prohibiting Community Health Engagement Locations in all
zoning districts, and more generally on the location of Community Health
Engagement Locations in Kent.
L. On September XX, 2017, the city requested expedited review
from the State of Washington under RCW 36.70A.106 for the city’s
proposed amendments to KCC. The expedited review was granted on
XXXX, 2017.
M. On September XXX, 2017, the city’s SEPA responsible official
issued XXXX.
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N. The land use and planning board held a workshop to discuss
these code amendments on September 25, 2017. After appropriate public
notice, the board held a public hearing on XXXX, 2017 to consider the
proposed code amendments and forwarded their recommendation to the
city council.
O. On XXXX, 2017, the economic and community development
committee considered the recommendation of the board and made a
recommendation to the full city council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – New Section. Chapter 15.02 of the Kent City Code,
entitled “Definitions,” is hereby amended to add a new section
15.02.085.1, entitled “Community Health Engagement Location,” to read
as follows:
Sec. 15.02.085.1. Community Health Engagement Location.
Community Health Engagement Location means a location designed to
provide a hygienic environment where individuals are able to consume
illegal or illicit drugs intravenously or by any other means. A CHEL includes
all uses established or activities undertaken for the above-defined purpose,
irrespective of how the use or activity is described. A CHEL may also be
referred to as a medically supervised injection center, supervised injection
site or facility, safe injection site, fix room, or drug consumption facility.
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SECTION 2. – Amendment. Chapter 15.04.090 of the Kent City
Code, entitled “Service land uses,” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 15.04.090 Service land uses.
Zoning Districts
Key
P =
Principally
Permitted
Uses
S = Special
Uses
C =
Conditional
Uses
A =
Accessory
Uses
A-
10
AG
SR
-
1
SR
-
3
SR
-
4.
5
SR
-
6
SR
-
8
MR
-D
MR
-T1
2
MR
-T1
6
MR
-G
MR
-M
MR
-H
MH
P
NC
C
CC
DC
DC
E
MT
C
-1
MT
C
-2
MC
R
CM
-1
CM
-2
GC
M1
M1
-C
M2
M3
Finance,
insurance
, real
estate
services
P
(2
2)
P P
(1
)
(1
2)
P P P P P P P P P
(2
)
Personal
services:
laundry,
dry
cleaning,
barber,
salons,
shoe
repair,
launderet
tes
P
(2
2)
P P
(1
2)
P P P P P P P
(1
0)
P
(1
0)
P
(2
)
(1
0)
Mortuarie
s
P
(1
2)
P P P
Home
day-care
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Day-care
center
C C C C C C C P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Business
services,
duplicatin
g and
blue
printing,
travel
agencies,
and
employm
ent
agencies
P
(1
2)
P P P P P P P P P
(2
)
Building
maintena
nce and
pest
P P P P P P P
(2
)
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Zoning Districts
Key
P =
Principally
Permitted
Uses
S = Special
Uses
C =
Conditional
Uses
A =
Accessory
Uses
A-
10
AG
SR
-
1
SR
-
3
SR
-
4.
5
SR
-
6
SR
-
8
MR
-D
MR
-T1
2
MR
-T1
6
MR
-G
MR
-M
MR
-H
MH
P
NC
C
CC
DC
DC
E
MT
C
-1
MT
C
-2
MC
R
CM
-1
CM
-2
GC
M1
M1
-C
M2
M3
control
Outdoor
storage
(including
truck,
heavy
equipmen
t, and
contracto
r storage
yards as
allowed
by
developm
ent
standards
, KCC
15.04.19
0 and
15.04.19
5)
P P A A A A
C
(9
)
P
Rental
and
leasing
services
for cars,
trucks,
trailers,
furniture,
and tools
P P P P P P P
(2
)
Auto
repair
and
washing
services
(including
body
work)
C P P P P P P P
(2
1)
(2
3)
Repair
services:
watch,
TV,
electrical,
electronic
,
upholster
y
P P
(1
2)
P P P P P P P
(2
)
Professio
nal
services:
medical,
clinics,
and other
health
care-
related
P
(2
0)
P P P P P P P P P P
(2
)
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Zoning Districts
Key
P =
Principally
Permitted
Uses
S = Special
Uses
C =
Conditional
Uses
A =
Accessory
Uses
A-
10
AG
SR
-
1
SR
-
3
SR
-
4.
5
SR
-
6
SR
-
8
MR
-D
MR
-T1
2
MR
-T1
6
MR
-G
MR
-M
MR
-H
MH
P
NC
C
CC
DC
DC
E
MT
C
-1
MT
C
-2
MC
R
CM
-1
CM
-2
GC
M1
M1
-C
M2
M3
services
Opiate
substituti
on
treatment
facility
C
(3
)
Communi
ty Health
Engagem
ent
Location
C(
3)
Heavy
equipmen
t and
truck
repair
P P P C
(9
)
P
Contract
constructi
on
service
offices:
building
constructi
on,
plumbing,
paving,
and
landscapi
ng
P
(1
6)
P P P
(1
6)
P
(1
7)
P
(1
7)
P
(2
)
(1
7)
P
Education
al
services:
vocationa
l, trade,
art,
music,
dancing,
barber,
and
beauty
P P P P P P P P P
(2
)
Churches
S
(
4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(
4
)
S
(
4
)
S
(
4
)
S
(
4
)
S
(
4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
S
(4
)
Administr
ative and
professio
nal offices
– general
P P
(1
2)
P P P P C P P P P P
(2
)
Municipal
uses and
buildings
P
(1
3)
P
(1
3)
P P
(1
3)
P
(1
3)
P
(1
3)
P
(1
3)
P
(1
3)
P
(1
3)
P
(1
3)
P
(1
3)
P
(2
)
(1
P
(1
3)
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Zoning Districts
Key
P =
Principally
Permitted
Uses
S = Special
Uses
C =
Conditional
Uses
A =
Accessory
Uses
A-
10
AG
SR
-
1
SR
-
3
SR
-
4.
5
SR
-
6
SR
-
8
MR
-D
MR
-T1
2
MR
-T1
6
MR
-G
MR
-M
MR
-H
MH
P
NC
C
CC
DC
DC
E
MT
C
-1
MT
C
-2
MC
R
CM
-1
CM
-2
GC
M1
M1
-C
M2
M3
3)
Research,
developm
ent, and
testing
P C P P P P P P
(2
)
P
(1
4)
Accessory
uses and
structures
customari
ly
appurten
ant to a
permitted
use
A A A
(7
)
(2
4)
A
(2
4)
A
(2
4)
A
(2
4)
A
(2
4)
A A A A A A A
(1
8)
A
(1
8)
A
(1
9)
A
(1
9)
A
(1
9)
A
(1
9)
A
(1
9)
A
(1
8)
A
(1
8)
A
(1
8)
A A A A
Boarding
kennels
and
breeding
establish
ments
C C C
Veterinar
y clinics
and
veterinar
y
hospitals
C P
(8
)
P
(8
)
P
(8
)
P
(8
)
P
(8
)
Administr
ative or
executive
offices
which are
part of a
predomin
ant
industrial
operation
P P P P P
Offices
incidental
and
necessary
to the
conduct
of a
principall
y
permitted
use
A A A A A
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SECTION 3. – Amendment. Section 15.04.100 of the Kent City
Code, entitled “Service land use development conditions,” is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 15.04.100 Service land use development conditions.
1. Banks and financial institutions (excluding drive-through).
2. Uses shall be limited to 25 percent of the gross floor area of any
single- or multi-building development. Retail and service uses which
exceed the 25 percent limit on an individual or cumulative basis shall be
subject to review individually through the conditional use permit process. A
conditional use permit shall be required on an individual tenant or business
basis and shall be granted only when it is demonstrated that the operating
characteristics of the use will not adversely impact onsite or offsite
conditions on either an individual or cumulative basis.
3. Opiate substitution treatment facilities or community health
engagement locations are permitted only with a conditional use permit,
and must provide indoor waiting areas of at least 15 percent of the total
floor area. In addition to the general requirements of KCC 15.08.030, all
applications shall contain and be approved by the city based on the
following information:
a. A detailed written description of the proposed and potential
services to be provided, the source or sources of funding, and identification
of any applicable public regulatory agencies;
b. A written statement of need, in statistical or narrative form,
for the proposed project currently and over the following ten-year period;
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c. An inventory of known, existing or proposed facilities, by
name and address, within King County, or within the region, serving the
same or similar needs as the proposed facility;
d. An explanation of the need and suitability for the proposed
facility at the proposed location;
e. An analysis of the proposed facility’s consistency with the City
of Kent Comprehensive Plan and development regulations, and plans and
policies of other affected jurisdictions, including but not limited to the King
County Countywide Planning Policies;
f. Documentation of public involvement efforts to date, including
public and agency comments received, and plans for future public
participation; and
g. A proposed “good faith” agreement for neighborhood
partnership. This agreement shall state the goals of the partnership and
address loitering prevention steps the facility owner/operator will take as
well as frequency of planned maintenance and upkeep of the exterior of
the facility (including, but not limited to, trash and litter removal,
landscape maintenance, and graffiti). The agreement shall serve as the
basis for a partnership between the City, facility, and local businesses, and
will outline steps partners will take to resolve concerns.
No opiate substitution treatment facility or community health engagement
location may be located within 500 feet of an existing opiate substitution
treatment facility or community health engagement location.
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4. Special uses must conform to the development standards listed in
KCC 15.08.020.
5. [Reserved].
6. [Reserved].
7. Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a
permitted use, except for onsite hazardous waste treatment and storage
facilities, which are not permitted in residential zones.
8. Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals when located no closer than
150 feet to any residential use, provided the animals are housed indoors,
with no outside runs, and the building is soundproofed. Soundproofing
must be designed by competent acoustical engineers.
9. Those uses that are principally permitted in the M3 zone may be
permitted in the M2 zone via a conditional use permit.
10. Personal services uses limited to linen supply and industrial laundry
services, diaper services, rug cleaning and repair services, photographic
services, beauty and barber services, and fur repair and storage services.
11. [Reserved].
12. The ground level or street level portion of all buildings in the
pedestrian overlay of the DC district, set forth in the map below, must be
pedestrian-oriented. Pedestrian-oriented development shall have the main
ground floor entry located adjacent to a public street and be physically and
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visually accessible by pedestrians from the sidewalk, and may include the
following uses:
a. Retail establishments, including but not limited to
convenience goods, department and variety stores, specialty shops such as
apparel and accessories, gift shops, toy shops, cards and paper goods,
home and home accessory shops, florists, antique shops, and book shops;
b. Personal services, including but not limited to barber shops,
beauty salons, and dry cleaning;
c. Repair services, including but not limited to television, radio,
computer, jewelry, and shoe repair;
d. Food-related shops, including but not limited to restaurants
(including outdoor seating areas and excluding drive-in restaurants) and
taverns;
e. Copy establishments;
f. Professional services, including but not limited to law offices
and consulting services; and
g. Any other use that is determined by the economic and
community development director to be of the same general character as
the above permitted uses and in accordance with the stated purpose of the
district, pursuant to KCC 15.09.065, Interpretation of uses.
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13. Except for such uses and buildings subject to KCC 15.04.150.
14. Conducted in conjunction with a principally permitted use.
15. [Reserved].
16. Contract construction services office use does not include contractor
storage yards, which is a separate use listed in KCC 15.04.040.
17. Outside storage or operations yards are permitted only as accessory
uses. Such uses are incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the
property or structure.
18. Includes incidental storage facilities and loading/unloading areas.
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19. Includes incidental storage facilities, which must be enclosed, and
loading/unloading areas.
20. Shall only apply to medical and dental offices and/or neighborhood
clinics.
21. Auto repair, including body work, and washing services are
permitted only under the following conditions:
a. The property is also used for heavy equipment repair and/or
truck repair; and
b. Gasoline service stations that also offer auto repair and
washing services are not permitted in the M3, general industrial zoning
district.
22. Any associated drive-up/drive-through facility shall be accessory and
shall require a conditional use permit.
23. Auto repair, including body work, and auto washing services shall be
allowed in the general industrial (M3) zoning district as follows:
a. For adaptive reuse of existing site structures, all of the
following conditions must apply:
i. The site is not currently served by a rail spur; and
ii. Existing site structures do not have dock high loading
bay doors, where the finished floor is generally level with the floor of
freight containers; and
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iii. All ground-level bay doors of existing structures have a
height of less than 14 feet, which would generally impede full access to
freight containers; and
iv. Existing site structures have a clear height from
finished floor to interior roof trusses of less than 20 feet; and
v. Maximum building area per parcel is not greater than
40,000 square feet.
b. For proposed site development, all of the following conditions
must apply:
i. The site is not currently served by a rail spur; and
ii. Based on parcels existing at the time of the effective
date of the ordinance codified in this section, the maximum parcel size is
no greater than 40,000 square feet.
24. Accessory structures composed of at least two walls and a roof, not
including accessory uses or structures customarily appurtenant to
agricultural uses, are subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.160.
SECTION 4. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. – 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.
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SECTION 6. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty 30 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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Re: Prohibiting Safe Injection Sites
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, permanently adopting
section 15.08.550 of the Kent City Code,
prohibiting in all zoning districts the establishment
of community health engagement locations, safe
injection sites, and other uses or activities designed
to provide a location for individuals to consume
illicit drugs.
RECITALS
A. Heroin and opioid use are at crisis levels in King County. In
2015, 229 individuals died from heroin and prescription opioid overdose in
King County.
B. In September 2016, the Heroin and Opioid Addiction Task
Force convened by King County and Seattle recommended a
comprehensive strategy focusing on prevention and increasing access to
addiction treatment on demand.
C. In January 2017, the King County Executive and Seattle
Mayor announced they would move forward on the complete set of
recommendations including the establishment of facilities referred to as
community health engagement locations (also known as safe injection
sites or safe consumption sites).
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D. In addition to providing a hygienic space for consumption of
illicit drugs, Community Health Engagement Locations provide drug users
with access to healthcare, addiction treatment options, and other
community health services.
E. The City of Kent recognizes that research exists that
evaluates the efficacy of community health engagement locations
throughout the world in countries including Germany, Switzerland, the
Netherlands, and Spain; findings suggest that community health
engagement locations may contribute to a reduction in overdose deaths,
reduced HIV risk behavior, reduction in injection-related litter and public
injecting, and increased uptake of treatment services. However, under
state and federal law it remains illegal to possess controlled substances
without a prescription or to operate a place intended for the illicit use of
controlled substances.
F. Community health engagement locations or similar sites
inherently attract criminal activity as the drugs consumed at those sites
are themselves illegal, and locating sites in the City of Kent may attract
additional criminal activity such as drug trafficking, burglary, and theft.
G. In June 2017, the King County Council voted to limit
establishment of community health engagement locations (safe injection
sites) only to cities whose elected leaders choose to locate these facilities
in their communities.
H. On August 15, 2017, Kent City Council adopted a 6-month
land use moratorium and interim official control prohibiting community
health engagement locations, safe injection sites, and other uses or
activities designed to provide a location for individuals to consume illicit
drugs.
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Re: Prohibiting Safe Injection Sites
I. In response to this rapidly evolving policy issue, the Kent City
Council will continue to prohibit uses and activities in the City of Kent that
are established and designed to provide a location for individuals to
engage in illegal acts.
J. The City Council adopts the foregoing as findings of fact
establishing the need to permanently prohibit community health
engagement locations in the City of Kent in order to protect the public
health, safety, and welfare of its residents.
K. On September 5, 2017, Kent City Council held a public
hearing to hear comments from the public regarding the 6-month
moratorium prohibiting Community Health Engagement Locations in all
zoning districts, and more generally on the location of Community Health
Engagement Locations in Kent.
L. On September XX, 2017, the city requested expedited review
from the State of Washington under RCW 36.70A.106 for the city’s
proposed amendments to KCC. The expedited review was granted on
XXXX, 2017.
M. On September XXX, 2017, the city’s SEPA responsible official
issued XXXX.
N. The land use and planning board held a workshop to discuss
these code amendments on September 25, 2017. After appropriate public
notice, the board held a public hearing on XXXX, 2017 to consider the
proposed code amendments and forwarded their recommendation to the
city council.
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O. On XXXX, 2017, the economic and community development
committee considered the recommendation of the board and made a
recommendation to the full city council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. – New Section. Chapter 15.08 of the Kent City Code,
entitled “General and Supplementary Provisions”, is hereby permanently
amended to add a new section 15.08.550, entitled “Use prohibited in all
zoning districts,” to read as follows:
Section 15.08.550 Use prohibited in all zoning districts.
Community Health Engagement Locations (CHELs) designed to provide a
hygienic environment where individuals are able to consume illegal or illicit
drugs intravenously or by any other means are prohibited in all zoning
districts in the city. A CHEL includes all uses established or activities
undertaken for the above-defined purpose, irrespective of how the use or
activity is described. A CHEL may also be referred to as a medically
supervised injection center, supervised injection site or facility, safe
injection site, fix room, or drug consumption facility.
SECTION 2. – Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3. – Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
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Re: Prohibiting Safe Injection Sites
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 4. – Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force thirty 30 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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COMMUNITY HEALTH
ENGAGEMENT LOCATIONS
(CHELS)
Land Use & Planning Board – September 25, 2017
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Presentation Outline
•CHEL overview
•Policy context
•Existing regulations
•Key policy considerations
•Proposed alternatives: A and B
•Next steps
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Overview: Community Health
Engagement Locations (CHELs)
•Sites that provide harm reduction services where
supervised consumption occurs
•Primary purpose is to engage with drug users to:
•Prevent overdose
•Promote safe consumption techniques
•Reduce drug-related health risks
•Provide access to health and social services
•Reduce public drug use/discarding of used equipment
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Policy Context
•Opiate-related deaths are at crisis levels in King County
•229 heroin and opioid-related deaths in King County in 2015
•King County Heroin and Prescription Opiate Addiction
Task Force – 8 recommendations
•Included CHELs as one part of comprehensive strategy
•King County Council voted to limit location of CHELs to
communities whose elected leaders welcome them
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Community Health Engagement
Locations: Existing Regulations
•Land Use Moratorium: adopted by Kent City Council
August 15, 2017
•Interim (temporary) official control: 6-month timeframe
•Prohibits CHELs in all zoning districts in the city
•Federal and State Law:
•prohibit possession of illegal drugs
•prohibit spaces intended for illegal consumption
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Key Policy Considerations
•Legal conflicts
•Policy support by medical/public health orgs
•Demonstrated efficacy vs. enabling use
•Local impacts
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Proposed Alternatives
•Alternative A: Allow CHELs in Commercial-
Manufacturing I (CM-I) zoning district as a conditional use
•Define as new service land use category
•Establish application requirements including statement of need and
suitability, public involvement efforts, and “good faith” partnership
agreement to minimize negative impacts
•Treats CHELs similarly to opiate substitution treatment facilities
(currently allowed as conditional use)
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Proposed Alternatives
•Alternative B: Permanently adopt code amendment
prohibiting community health engagement locations in all
zoning districts in Kent
•Maintains regulation established with moratorium
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Timeline: Next Steps
•Present two alternative ordinances at LUPB Public
Hearing on October 23, 2017.
•Present two alternative ordinances and LUPB
recommendations to Economic and Community
Development Committee November 13, 2017.
•City Council adoption of preferred alternative will occur
November 21, 2017.
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