HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 03/28/2016 LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
KEN T MARCH 28, 2016
W A S H I N G T O N
1. Call to Order
Chair Cornelius called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm
2. Roll Call
• LUPB Members: Frank Cornelius Chair; Katherine Jones Vice Chair;;
Barbara Phillips, and lack Ottini were in attendance with Randall Smith
Excused Absence.
• City Staff: Matt Gilbert, Current Planning Manager; Hayley Bonsteel, Long
Range Planner; Jason Garnham, Planner; David Galazin, Assistant Civil
Attorney were in attendance.
3. Approval of Minutes
Board Member Jones MOVED and Board Member Ottini SECONDED a Motion
to Approve the Minutes of March 14, 2016. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
4. Added Items
None
S. Communications
None
6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings
None
7. Public Hearing
MI Industrial Park District Allowed Uses rZCA 2016-41
Jason Garnham, Planner, spoke on a proposal to amend Kent City zoning code
15.04, to expand the type of uses permitted in the M1 district to help retain and
attract business that rely on industrial zoning which is essential to the City of Kent
and the region as a whole. Garnham stated that the proposed amendment will
expand the M1 district to match the uses currently in the M1-C district.
This proposal follows the October 2015 City council approval to expand commercial
opportunities in the industrial area and is promoted by the goals and policies of
Land Use and Economic elements of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan. Staff believes
the zoning change will support the location of businesses that are supportive of
modern enterprises and their employees. David Galazin stated that a few minor
technical corrections will be made before presentation to the council. He reminded
the Board that whatever recommendation is made is based on the substance being
proposed and that the final ordinance may be slightly different when it goes before
the council committee.
Board Member Jones MOVED and Board Member Ottini SECONDED the
motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed code
amendments to Title 15 of the Kent City Code (KCC) including amendments
to use tables and development conditions in KCC 15.04 as presented by
staff. Motion passed 4-0
OPIATE SUBSTITUTION TREATMENT FACILITIES [ZCA-2016-3]
Hayley Bonsteel, Long Range Planner & GIS Coordinator, spoke on the proposal to
consider zoning code amendments pertaining to the location and operation of opiate
substitution treatment facilities (OSTF). Bonsteel stated that state law allows the
siting of OSTFs according to local land use ordinances. Kent does not have one of
these facilities and staff determined that these facilities would be considered as a
medical office. Staff felt that a separate definition and zoning requirements were
needed because OSTFs can have different impacts from other medical offices.
Medical offices are allowed in many zones with few conditions, so staff is
recommending requiring a conditional use permit with specific documentation
requirements for OSTFs, and relegating them to the CM-1 district.
The Board requested at their last workshop a zoning analysis and why CM-1 was
chosen. Bonsteel stated that the CM-1 zoning district was chosen as it allows a
variety of uses within that district. Other jurisdictions allow these facilities in their
industrial areas but staff feels there is limited opportunity for them in those areas
because of large block sizes. The City is looking to conduct subarea planning in the
near future to attract higher quality employers. Industrial areas could be considered
for this use in the future as needed, but staff felt that CM-1 was the more
appropriate choice at this time. Bonsteel stated that the state and county heavily
regulate these facilities and the City will make the determination where they may
be located and under what conditions, within the context of the zoning code.
MOTION: Board Member Jones MOVED and Board Member Phillips
seconded the motion to recommend that City Council approve the proposed
code amendment to Title 15 of the Kent City Code (KCC) including
amendments to use tables and development conditions in KCC 15.04 as
presented by staff. Motion PASSED 4-0
Adjournment
Chair Cornelius adjourned th hearing portion of
he meeting at 7:55 pm.
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager,
LUPB Board Secretary
Land Use& Planning Board Minutes
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March 28, 2016