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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Economic and Community Development Committee - 04/11/2016 (3) ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES April 11, 2016 Committee Members Committee Chair Bill Boyce, Tina Budell, and Jim Berrios 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Changes to the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes Berrios MOVED and Budell SECONDED a Motion to Approve the Minutes of March 14, 2016. Motion PASSED 3-0. 5. Sound Transit 3 Update Val Beatty presented for Sound Transit (ST). She stated that the University of Washington and Capitol Hill Link Light Rail stations have opened, completed $200 million under budget and 6 months early. Angle Lake station will open this fall. Kent-Des Moines Link Light Rail station is in the environmental review stage, scheduled to open in 2023. Kent Station access improvements are moving forward and will include 450 additional parking stalls in a multi-level parking structure with a pedestrian bridge, with completion expected by 2023. ST had 35 million riders in 2015, a 6% growth over 2014. Val spoke to the progress of Sound Transit’s long range plan expectations. The Draft plan includes access improvements such as a new Link Light rail station at the Boeing Access road area. The plan includes 108 miles of light rail, 70-75 stations to service 17 cities, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on the I-405 corridor to serve 10 cities, BRT on SR-518, Early deliverables may include buses along the shoulder of I-5, I-405, SR-518 and SR-167 to increase capacity and improve travel time. Also included is a new Transit Station in South Renton. Budell raised safety concerns about I-405 shoulder travel. Beatty responded that buses would not run over 30 miles per hour. Berrios asked about other areas who are doing this with success. Beatty responded that the East Coast uses buses on shoulders. Sound Transit encompasses Commuter Rail, ST Express buses, and Link light rail. The next phase includes all 3 lines of service. The final system plan will potentially be adopted in June to be ready for the November ballot. Boyce asked if the plan can change in light of emerging technologies. Beatty responded that ST planning uses current technologies and funding, but ST does have an innovation fund to consider new technologies. Information only 6. Metro Long Range Plan Briefing Steven Hunt presented for Metro. He stated that the 25 year plan coordinates with the Sound Transit plan. The benefits of the plan include doubling transit ridership, increasing frequent service access from 20% to 70%, improved environmental impacts, up to 300 more miles of Rapid Ride Program, Alternative Services Program (Uber/Lift), up to 600 miles of roadway improvements, investing in pedestrian & bicycle facilities, expanding Park & Ride capacity, and improved transfer stations. This plan is to be updated on a 6 year cycle. Hunt stated that Kent would become the center of transit service for South King County. Boyce questioned that with ST2 & ST3 there would be less demand for Metro. Hunt responded that Metro means to increase the amount of service to Sound Transit services. Budell asked about Access service reduction and the impact on disabled riders. Hunt 2 responded that Metro’s plan is to make it accessible to more people on the main line, including disabled riders. Budell voiced concern about the 2 hour wait for Access service. Hunt responded that he felt that was unacceptable and Metro is working on improving scheduling to Access to reduce wait time, possibly to use an Alternative Service program. Bodell stated that Uber/lift would be a greater cost than a reduced fare Orca card. Hunt responded the goal is to lower operating cost and provide more mobility. Information Only 7. Talbot II Neighborhood Council Toni Azzola, Neighborhood Program Coordinator and Demitry Yusim, President of the Talbot II Neighborhood Council presented. The Talbot II neighborhood contains 18 homes. 16 months ago they requested street lights due to 2 burglaries and 4 car prowls in their community. They were recently annexed into Kent. A neighboring community has tried for 3 years to get street lights. Talbot II neighborhood will be receiving 5 street lights at the end of April. Budell asked if the other neighborhood is also getting street lights. Hunt responded that neighborhood councils are working individually. Berrios asked how many lots there are and how many accesses there are into the community. Hunt responded that there are 18 lots and 1 access with a dead-end road; also a gated road by the school. Committee Member Budell MOVED and Committee Member Berrios SECONDED the motion to amend the main motion to change all references to Talbot to Talbot II . Motion PASSED 3-0. Committee Member Budell MOVED and Committee Member Berrios SECONDED the Motion to recommend Council adopt a resolution that recognizes the Talbot II Neighborhood Council, supports its community building efforts, and confers all opportunities. Motion PASSED 3-0. 8. Meridian Firs I Neighborhood Council Toni Azzola, Neighborhood Program Coordinator and Marilyn Kennedy, President of the Meridian Firs I Neighborhood Council presented. The neighborhood consists of 58 townhouse/condos. Buildings are 32 years old. They are budgeting funds for siding repairs. Meridian Firs I has a good turnout at community events and their annual breakfast meeting. Budell asked about National Night Out event activities. Kennedy responded that they usually have a BBQ, an inflatable house, games, and neighbor competitions. Committee Member Berrios MOVED and Committee Member Budell SECONDED the Motion to recommend Council adopt a resolution that recognizes the Meridian Firs I Neighborhood Council, supports its community building efforts, and confers all opportunities. Motion PASSED 3-0. 9. KPG, Inc. “Meet Me on Meeker” Agreement Bill Ellis, Economic Development Analyst, and Hayley Bonsteel, Long Range Planner, presented recap of the “Meet Me on Meeker” project and discussed next steps, including community engagement and a new contract with engineering and urban design consultant KPG. The KPG scope of work for the next phase is to include system-level traffic analysis, street typology and testing, updated construction standards, a Corridor Master Plan and several streetscape branding concept alternatives. Boyce asked if the master plan will be thoroughly comprehensive. Ellis responded that a comprehensive master plan is the vision, and Bonsteel added that KPG will provide alternatives that will include recommendations and options. Ellis stated that the timeline for completion for this scope is September. Berrios stated he is excited about the focus on building the downtown corridor; property values will increase, and Kent will attract more developers. Budell asked for copy of the power point and traffic analysis. 3 Committee Member Berrios MOVED and Committee Member Budell SECONDED the Motion to Recommended to the full City Council approval of the 2016 Consultant Service Agreement with KPG, Inc. for Meet me on Meeker Preliminary Design and Corridor Master Plan review, not to exceed $75,000.00. Motion PASSED 3-0. 10. M1 Industrial Park District Allowed Uses Jason Garnham, Planner, presented for ECD. He stated that this proposed amendment would expand permitted M1 uses to match current M1-C uses. Budell raised concerns over allowing liquor stores in an Industrial area. Garnham responded that uses have not been analyzed on a case by case basis, however, they are already permitted in the M1-C zoning district. Not all uses will be economically viable on large lots. Budell stated that Kent wants to focus on larger industrial businesses that provide good paying jobs. Kurt Hanson, Deputy Director of ECD, responded that M1 is located right next to M1-C. This proposal would allow uses from M1-C to expand into M-1 and apply M-1 development standards. David Galazin, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the Land Use & Planning Board considered the uses and approved. Berrios questioned drive-thru’s. Garnham responded full service restaurants will be permitted. Berrios stated that Kent needs to attract new businesses to the area by diversifying the variety of amenities available. Hanson stated that the vision is to bring in additional amenities, create additional tax base, and create a new energy in the area. In response to Berrios, Ellis stated that Blue Origin is an example of wanting more choices in the Industrial area. They bring in food trucks, because they feel they don’t have enough dining options. Committee Member Berrios MOVED and Committee Member Budell SECONDED the Motion to recommend to the full City Council approval of the ordinance amending Kent City Code (KCC) 15.04 to expand the land uses permitted in the M1 Industrial Park zoning district, as recommended by the Land Use and Planning Board Motion PASSED 2-1 with Committee Member Budell voting in opposition. 11. Opiate Substitution Treatment Facilities Hayley Bonsteel, Long Range Planner, presented a draft amendment addressing opiate substitution treatment facilities. The proposed amendment would require these facilities to go through the conditional use permit process, and they would only be permitted i n the Commercial-Manufacturing 1 district. Facilities would also be required to provide additional indoor waiting areas to accommodate high patient volumes and must be separated from other opiate substitution treatment facilities by 500’. Other proposed regulations include a requirement for a “good neighbor” contract agreement. Bonsteel showed the committee where the CM-1 zone was located northeast of downtown Kent. Berrios stated that a facility wants to come into Kent, and asks where the city was in the process. David Galazin, Assistant City Attorney, stated that we are prohibited from talking about a specific facility at this meeting. Budell asked if facilities are only allowed in CM-1 and how many CM-1 zoning districts are in Kent. Bonsteel stated that there is only one CM-1 district. In response to concerns regarding security expressed by Councilmember Budell, Bonsteel stated that security and loitering will be addressed in the “good neighbor” agreement. Committee Member Budell MOVED and Committee Member Berrios SECONDED a Motion to Recommend to the full City Council approval of amendments to Title 15 of the Kent City Code related to opiate substitution treatment facilities, including a new definition in KCC 15.02 and amendments to the use tables and development conditions in KCC 15.04, as recommended by the Land Use & Planning Board. The Motion PASSED 3-0. 12. Plat Extensions Code Amendment Matt Gilbert, Current Planning Manager, presented for ECD. He stated that the Land Use and Planning Board approved the amendments. Gilbert explained the validity period and discussed how the collapse of home values during the recession impacted housing 4 developers. This amendment would potentially affect 5 plats. Gilbert added that since the hearing, there was interest in the extension period being 14 months instead of 12, as originally presented to the LUPB. David Galazin, Assistant City Attorney added that a 14 month extension instead of 12 months would not require another public hearing. Gilbert stated that all plat owners would be notified. Berrios asked if this is consistent with other requests in the last 5 years, in terms of how we are handling it. Gilbert responded that short plat owners have asked for extensions in the past and have been denied. Plats are mandated by the State, short plats are mandated by the City. This is the first time it would be customized. Galazin added that because of the recession developers were shorted what their investment back expectations were and cities are allowed to adopt ordinances to extend plats beyond the state mandated periods. Berrios and Budell spoke in support of 15 months. Committee Member Berrios MOVED and Committee Member Budell SECONDED the Motion to Recommend to the full City Council approval of amendments to Kent City Code 12.04.221 Subdivision Preliminary Plat Expiration as proposed by staff and shown in the draft ordinance except for the amendment for a period of 15 months instead of 12 months Motion PASSED 3-0. Committee Member Budell MOVED and Committee Member Berrios SECONDED a Motion to Recommend to the full City Council approval of amendments to Kent City Code 12.04.221 Subdivision Preliminary Plat Expiration for 15 months as voted by the Economic & Community Development Committee and as amended by this Council. Motion PASSED 3-0. 13. Economic Development Update Bill Ellis Economic Development Analyst, presented for ECD. He provided an update on sponsorship opportunities promoting the space industry. Space Frontier Foundation is putting on the New Space Conference 2016 in Seattle on June 21-23. The City sponsored for $6000, providing visibility of our visitkent logo into the community. Space Frontier Foundation is looking to do a hype/preview event to drive interest to June conference. We connected grass roots group Washington Space Entrepreneurs to do a preview event at former Kent Space Center, Centerpointe at Cascade Towers, on April 23, 2016. Expansion of Blue Origin is renewing interest in the Centerpointe building. Boyce asked for a meeting notice regarding preview. The Port of Seattle will play a part in Incubators & Accelerators. Kent currently does not have Business Incubation Service or Accelerators but Kent has thousands of workers to be recruited into those areas. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is pursuing a bid process developing a new Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Recruitment efforts continue through Buxton. Boyce asked what is being built across from McDonalds on 256th. Hanson responded that it is Schlotzsky’s Deli. Boyce asked if Trader Joes was doing well. Ellis responded yes, and that they will be leasing another 11,000 square feet. Ellis stated that a new Reber Ranch is going in next to Sports Authority, who has filed for bankruptcy protection; however, Kent will not be losing them. Adjournment Chair Boyce adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. _________________________________________ Leeann Grip Economic & Community Development Committee lg P:\Planning\ECDC\2016\Minutes\4-11-16_Min.docx