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� Land Use and Planning Board
�KENT Land Use Regular Meeting
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May 23, 2022
Date: May 23, 2022
Time: 6:10 p.m.
Place: THIS IS A REMOTE MEETING
Members: Dione Dittmar, Chair
Joseph O'Toole, Vice Chair
Shane Amodei,
Chris McClain,
Sally McDonough,
Sandra Pereira,
Michael Purwal
Agenda:
1. Call to Order 6:10 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dione Dittmar Chair Present
Joseph O'Toole Vice Chair Present
Shane Amodei Absent
Chris McClain Present
Sally McDonough Present
Sandra Pereira _ Present
Michael Purwal Absent
3. Approval of Minutes dated May 9, 2022
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated May 9, 2022
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joseph O'Toole, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Sally McDonough
AYES: Dittmar, O'Toole, McClain, McDonough, Pereira
ABSENT: Amodei, Purwal
4. Changes to Agenda & Announcements
No changes or announcements
5. City of Kent Surface Water Design Manual Update - Public Hearing
Laura Haren, Environmental Conservation Analyst from Public Works
presented the updates requested for The City of Kent Surface Water Design
Manual.
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Kent has updated its Surface Water Design Manual as required to maintain
compliance with the State of Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater
General Permit (NPDES). Most of the changes are to fix errors and omissions,
provide clarity and consistency with Kent Standards, or to implement new
WA Department of Ecology requirements.
MOTION: Recommend Council adopt an Ordinance repealing Section 2 of
Ordinance No. 4234 that had adopted the 2017 Kent Surface Water Design
Manual and adopting the 2022 Kent Surface Water Design Manual.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS]Next: 6/6/2022 4:00
PM
MOVER: Joseph O'Toole, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Chris McClain
AYES: Dittmar, O'Toole, McClain, McDonough, Pereira
ABSENT: Amodei, Purwal
6. Ordinance Adopting the 2022-2027 Park and Open Space Plan -
Adopt
Brian Levenhagen, Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation & Community
Services presented the proposed updates to the 2022-2027 Parks and Open
Space Plan.
The purpose of the 2022-2027 Parks and Open Space Plan (POSP) is to
develop a long-range vision to guide the continued planning and
development of the overall park system to better, and more equitably, serve
current and future residents of Kent. This document serves as a roadmap for
the prioritization of capital funds and a decision-making tool for city staff to
carry out day-to-day operations.
This plan update focuses on development of level of service metrics for land
acquisition, updates to recreational value scores, racial and social equity
planning and engagement, GIS data and analysis, sustainable funding plan,
and an update to project priorities.
The City is required to update the POSP every six years to be eligible for
grant funding through the state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO),
which is a significant source of funding for city-funded capital projects.
Adoption of this updated plan in July 2022 will allow the city to apply for
grants in the upcoming grant cycle.
Board member Sally McDonough made a comment on record of her support
for creating a park dedicated to horse riding on the Huse property. The Huse
property is to be developed into a park but currently, is undeveloped. There
were two citizens, Karen Arango and Debbie Sabey also spoke to their
support of this proposal.
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MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4433, amending the
Comprehensive Plan's Parks and Recreation Element to incorporate the
2022 Park and Open Space Plan.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 6/13/2022
4:00 PM
MOVER: Dione Dittmar, Chair
SECONDER: Sally McDonough
AYES: Dittmar, O'Toole, McClain, McDonough, Pereira
ABSENT: Amodei, Purwal
7. Dulay Property Comprehensive Plan Mau Amendment Request - Denv
Kaelene Nobis, Senior Long Range Planner from Economic and Community
Development gave a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
CPA-2021-7.
The City received one application submitted by private property owners for
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map during the 2021
docket submission process. Applicant requests redesignation from SF-6 to
MU of what is titled the Dulay properties.
The board had previously requested that Ms. Nobis do further research to
conclude whether the Dulay properties could be changed to Medium Density
Multi-Family (MDMF) instead of Mixed Use (MU). She presented her findings
that they could be changed to MDMF. There was discussion regarding the
probable number of units that could be built on the Dulay properties under a
MDMF designation or if the properties remained SFR-6, how many standalone
homes could be built on the property.
Board member Sally McDonough brought up the new housing targets for
2044 which sets a target for over 10,000 new residential units. Her opinion
was that The City should not change residential zoning to MU or Commercial
when the city needs to focus on additional housing.
The public was then invited to comment. Terry Fritz, who lives in the
neighborhood to the East, was the first speaker. He, personally, had
contacted 20 of his neighbors. The overwhelming opinion is this is a bad
idea. The main concerns brought up by Mr. Fritz was traffic safety. The
ingress/egress to Sonic creates a difficult left turn. Instead of taking a left
out of Sonic, cars are entering their neighborhood to turn around. This is
concerning to the neighborhood because of the speed at which those vehicles
go through their neighborhood. Sandra Pereira asked Mr. Fritz what other
effects the neighbors that he spoke to worried about. Mr. Fritz stated that
noise, congestion, and tree loss if the property is developed were among the
top concerns
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The next speaker was Ludmilla Ben. Her property abuts the Sonic. The noise
from accidents at the intersection is constant and loud. Because of her job,
she gets up at 4am so she must go to sleep early. Ms. Ben said it's a
nightmare because of the noise from the commercial businesses currently
there. She has had to call police for noise complaints in the past. She stated
that these lots are developed into commercial businesses, it could only
negatively affect the neighborhood. She brought up the increasing number of
homeless in park that is close to the location. She finished by stating "we
have to fight for peace in our neighborhood and to keep our kids safe".
The next speaker was Stephanie Avelar. Ms. Avelar stated that the noise
from the intersection and the noise of accidents at the intersection is terrible.
There's been an increase in non-residents walking/driving through the
neighborhood. Her husband, Jonathan Vera, spoke to the area where their
children wait for the school bus. He has found used condoms, needles, beer
& whiskey and that this has increased in the last 6 months to a year. He
states the neighborhood is becoming less livable and that if this CPA passes
the investors will benefit not the community that has lived there for years.
Mr. Fitz brought to the Boards attention that the renters were not given any
notice. Ms. Nobis confirmed with Tanya Kosen that notices are sent to
taxpayer of the property, so renters don't receive notices.
Ms. Nobis explained that the Zoom instructions on the Public Notice were
inaccurate. She stated that comments are still accepted up to and beyond
the next meeting one June 13, 2022 with the Economic and Community
Development Committee. Adam Long reiterated that comments are still
accepted and that there are 2 more opportunities for comments at meetings.
Board Member, Chris McClain stated his concerned that not all public had
access and would like the vote to postpone. Mr. Long explained that
postponing this amendment would stop the prior 2 items on the Agenda. Joe
stated that there are more opportunities to receive comment and that the
vote is not binding, and a rezone would be needed for anything to be built.
Mr. O'Toole asked Mr. Long to explain what the board is tasked with in this
vote. Mr. Adam explained that the board is voting on a recommendation to
either approve or deny to the council. The board is not voting on anything
binding. Beyond the current vote, if this CPA were approved by council a
rezone would be needed to build anything. That process also calls for public
comments during a public hearing in front of a hearing examiner. Mr. O'Toole
stated that given that, he believes that the board should come to a decision
and not hold any of the items up.
Ms. McDonough questions if this vote creates precedence for the
neighborhood. The lots just North of the Dulay Properties have received
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approval for a 3 lot short plat. Voting to approve this CPA would change the
integrity of neighborhood, in her opinion.
There were no other public speakers, so the public hearing was close.
Ms. McDonough asked if the CPA could be sent back to staff. It was explained
that more work/research would need to be requested by the board but that
isn't the case. If there's no more research to be done, a vote needs to be
done. Mr. Long explained the procedure to vote with more than one option.
Ms. McDonough read a motion to deny the CPA but did not receive a second
so that motion failed. Mr. O'Toole read the motion to approve and received a
second. The motion passed 3-2.
MOTION: I move to deny the docketed comprehensive plan
amendment CPA-2021-7 as proposed by the applicant.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [3 TO 2] Next: 6/13/2022 4:00 PM
MOVER: Joseph O'Toole, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Chris McClain
AYES: Dittmar, O'Toole, McClain
NAYS: McDonough, Pereira
ABSENT: Amodei, Purwal
S. Adjournment 8:00 p.m.
Tatwya,Kasoe
Committee Secretary
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