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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
JULY 25, 2016
1. Call to Order
Chair Cornelius called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
2. Roll Call
LUPB Members: Frank Cornelius Chair; Katherine Jones Vice Chair; Jack
Ottini, Barbara Phillips and Randall Smith were in attendance.
City Staff: Charlene Anderson, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager; Shawn
Gilbertson, Environmental Engineering Supervisor; and David Galazin,
Assistant City Attorney were in attendance.
3. Approval of Minutes
Board Member Jones MOVED and Board Member Smith SECONDED a
Motion to Approve the Minutes of June 27, 2016. MOTION PASSED
Unanimously 5-0.
4. Added Items
None
5. Communications
None
6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings
None
7. Public Hearing
OUTDOOR STORAGE CODE AMENDMENT [ZCA-2016-8]
Planning Manager Charlene Anderson stated that the purpose of this code amendment
is to amend Section 15.02.315 of the Kent City Code, entitled “Outside storage” to
include the term “Outdoor or” to provide clarity that outdoor storage and outside
storage have the same meaning, and to resolve problems associated with code
enforcement actions that refer to code sections that refer to ‘outdoor storage’.
Cornelius opened the Public Hearing. Seeing no speakers, Chair Cornelius closed the
Public Hearing and called for a Motion.
Board Member Jones MOVED and Board Member Smith Second a Motion to
recommend to the City Council approval of an amendment to section
15.02.315 of the Kent City Code, entitled “Outside storage,” to include the
term “Outdoor or” to provide clarity that outdoor storage and outside storage
have the same meaning. Chair Cornelius called for the vote. Motion PASSED
Unanimously with 5 Yeas.
Land Use & Planning Board Minutes
July 25, 2016
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SANITARY SEWER CODE AMENDMENT [ZCA-2016-7]
Gilbertson submitted the ‘Summary of Proposed Changes’ defined as Exhibit 1 for the
record.
Gilbertson stated that the purpose of this amendment is to adopt an updated version
of the sanitary sewer code section (KCC 7.04), last updated 25 years ago. Updates
define Fat, Oil and Grease (FOG) facilities, and clarify what a FOG unit device is. He
described the function of FOG facilities and stated that updated definitions mirror the
Uniform Plumbing Code. Gilbertson explained that the Code includes additional
enforcement provisions and updates code enforcement strategies, creates criminal
penalties for negligent or knowing violations of the City’s Sewer Code, and allows the
City to recover costs incurred in responding to violations.
Galazin further defined the civil infraction and judicial process; explaining that the new
code adds language to address criminal offense and penalty levels.
Gilbertson spoke about edits made to account for technological advances in sewer
pretreatment and for consistency with state and federal sewer and stormwater
regulations.
At the conclusion of the presentation, Chair Cornelius MOVED and Board
Member Smith SECONDED a Motion to admit Exhibit 1 into the record. Motion
PASSED 5-0.
Cornelius opened the Public Hearing. Seeing no speakers, Chair Cornelius closed the
Public Hearing and called for a Motion.
Board Member Phillips MOVED and Board Member Ottini SECONDED a Motion
to recommend to the full City Council Approval of the Ordinance to repeal the
current sanitary sewer code (Kent City Code Chapter7.04) and re -adopt an
updated version. Chair Cornelius called for the vote. Motion PASSED
unanimously with 5 yeas.
Adjournment
Chair Cornelius adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm.
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager,
LUPB Board Secretary