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Pending Approval
Land Use and Planning Board
Land Use Regular Meeting
Minutes
May 10, 2021
Date: May 10, 2021
Time: 6:04 p.m.
Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING
Attending: Ali Shasti, Chair
Shane Amodei, Vice Chair
Dione Dittmar,
Katherine Jones,
Joseph O'Toole,
Agenda:
1. Call to Order 6:04 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Ali Shasti Chair Present
Shane Amodei Vice Chair Present
Dione Dittmar Present
Katherine Jones Present
Joseph O'Toole Present
3. Changes to the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes dated April 26, 2021
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated April 26, 2021
RESULT: APPROVED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Shane Amodei, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Katherine Jones
AYES: Shasti, Amodei, Dittmar, Jones, O'Toole
5. TIP
April Delchamps gave a presentation on the 6-year Transportation
Improvement Program. The Draft 2022-2027 Six-Year TIP represents the
years. Per RCW 35.77.010, the six-year plan for each city shall specifically
set forth those projects and programs of regional significance for inclusion in
the transportation improvement program within that region. The program is
also required to be consistent with the Kent Comprehensive Plan.
Including projects in the Six-Year TIP allows the City to search for funding
partners and apply for grants. Most State and Federal agencies require that
-Year
TIP.
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Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular May 10, 2021
Meeting Kent, Washington
Minutes
There were some questions from the board regarding funding sources for the
proposed projects and aesthetics of roundabouts.
6. Kent Housing Options Plan Public Hearing
Hayley Bonsteel and Kaelene Nobis gave a presentation during the hearing
on the Kent Housing Options Plan (KHOP). In the summer of 2019, the
Washington State Legislature passed House Bill 1923 (HB 1923). This bill
authorized funding to Washington State jurisdictions complete a Housing
Action Plan, with the intent of increasing housing availability. A draft Kent
Housing Options Plan (KHOP) has been developed over the last 18 months
encompassing data, policy, engagement, strategies, and policies related to
the comprehensive housing needs in Kent.
KHOP takes a unique approach to not just build more housing, but to
diversify the housing options that are available. This focus reflects this
-family
homes, but more types of housing and more variety in available housing to
meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, while increasing
overall affordability, and reducing displacement.
There were questions from two speakers who represent mobile home park
owners regarding the mobile home study that was conducted parallel to
KHOP and is incorporated into the plan. Hayley outlined the mobile home
park assessment tool that was created as part of the study. There was
concern from the representatives regarding code enforcement of mobile
home parks as some code infractions would necessitate complete demolition
of existing parks and a complete rebuild. Hayley Bonsteel assured the two
speakers that the city is not interested in punitive measures and the
assessment of code infractions will use a nuanced and compassionate
approach.
MOTION: Recommend the Kent City Council adopt the Kent Housing Options
Plan.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL \[UNANIMOUS\] Next: 5/25/2021
4:00 PM
MOVER: Joseph O'Toole
SECONDER: Shane Amodei, Vice Chair
AYES: Shasti, Amodei, Dittmar, Jones, O'Toole
7. Adjournment 7:30 p.m.
Tanya Kosen
Committee Secretary
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