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Monday, November 28, 2022
KEN T 6:00 PM
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Chair Dione Dittmar
Shane Amodei Michael Purewal
Sally McDonough Chris McClain
Sandra Pereira
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to Order Chair
2. Roll Call Chair 01 MIN.
3. Approval of November 14, 2022 YES Chair 01 MIN.
Minutes
4. Changes to the Agenda Chair
5. 2022 Housekeeping Ordinance - YES Kaelene Nobis, AICP, 20 MIN.
Zoning Code Amendments Senior Long Range
Planner
6. Accessory Dwelling Unit NO Kaelene Nobis, AICP, 20 MIN.
Ordinance Senior Long-Range
Planner
7. Vote to fill LUPB Chair and Co- YES Kristen Holdsworth, 05 MIN.
Chair for 2023 AICP, Long Range
Planning Manager
8. Planning Manager Updates NO Kristen Holdsworth, 15 MIN.
AICP, Long Range
Planning Manager
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Land Use and Planning Board
KENT Land Use Regular Meeting
WA9H... Minutes
November 14, 2022
Date: November 14, 2022
Time: 6:01 p.m.
Place: Chambers
Members: Dione Dittmar, Chair
Shane Amodei,
Michael Purewal,
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4. Approval of Minutes dated May 23, 2022
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MOVER: Chris McClain
SECONDER: Sandra Pereira
AYES: Dittmar, Amodei, McClain, Pereira
ABSENT: Purewal
EXCUSED: McDonough
5. Vote to fill LUPB Co-Chair vacancy for remainder of 2022
The Board had a brief discussion where Sandra Pereira's name was brought
forward for the Co-Chair position for the rest of 2022. She agreed to take on
the position.
MOTION: I nominate to be Co-Chair.
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RESULT: MOTION PASSES [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Chris McClain
SECONDER: Shane Amodei
AYES: Dittmar, Amodei, McClain, Pereira
ABSENT: Purewal
EXCUSED: McDonough
6. Housekeeping Zoning Code Ordinance 2021/2022
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1. 15.02.135: Definition- Family
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2. 15.02.260: Definition- Mixed-use Development
Development standards for what percentage of development is
required to be commercial are buried in this definition. The change will
move the standards to the mixed-use table 15.04.200.
4. 15.02.307: Definition: Opiate substitution treatment facility
The existing definition refers to state codes that are no longer active
and will be revised to remove outdated references. Q
5. 15.04.170 and 15.04.180: Clarity Issue- Complicated formula for minimum
lot size that is unintentionally more restrictive than the density calculation.
Code provides conflicting and confusing development standards for
multifamily residential units when applying the maximum density and
minimum lot size requirements. This code unintentionally increases the
cost of development and therefore the costs of housing. The footnote
references for 8,500 for the first two lots and then 3,000 for each lot,
limit the number of units allowed on a site in a way that is stricter than
density. It also has been interpreted to mean that a developer of
townhomes would need to have two lots significantly larger than the
others. The code already identifies an appropriate minimum lot size in
each zone. The complicated formula will be removed and instead use
the already designated maximum density and remaining development
standards (such as lot width, lot coverage, setbacks, etc.).
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6. 15.04.050 Footnotes (12, 14, 15, 21): Code error- Footnotes are not
referenced in the table.
The footnotes are not associated with anything in the use table
(15.04.040) and should have been removed during Rally the Valley but
were missed. These footnotes will be removed as part of this code
audit.
7. 15.04.200 Table: Adding the portion removed from the definition of mixed-
use, into this table.
• See #2, above.
8. 15.05.040: Clarity Issue- Footnotes 3 and 4 for multifamily parking in MTC-1, z
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footnote 4 was added for senior buildings in MTC-1, MTC-2, and MCR
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mixed-use will be reviewed because of the possible limitations they may have
on future housing development. Kaelene Nobis agreed with the assessment.
Ms. Nobis said the department plans to review those through future efforts.
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7. Introduction to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update o
Kristen Holdsworth gave an information-only presentation on the status and
process of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update.
The City is required to update its Comprehensive Plan by the end of 2024.
ECD staff will lead this project and will coordinate efforts with all
departments to review, evaluate, and update policies. a
A Comprehensive Plan describes a city's long-term vision for growth, Q
infrastructure, and services. It articulates a series of goals and policies r
intended to guide the day-to-day decisions of elected officials and staff.
Comprehensive Plans continually evolve to address long-term opportunities
and challenges. The most recent version of Kent's Comprehensive Plan was
updated in 2015.
The 2024 Comprehensive Plan provides an opportunity for the city to re-
evaluate and confirm our goals and policies to achieve a shared vision for
Kent's future.
Staff provided an overview of the Comprehensive Plan update process,
including outreach and community engagement.
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The Board Members had quite a few questions regarding traffic issues and
how they relate to the update of the Comprehensive Plan Update. Ms.
Holdsworth discussed reaching out to Public Works to get an update on the
Traffic Master Plan.
There was another concern brought up about the number of storage facilities
that Kent currently has and the future of any more being developed. Ms.
Holdsworth explained that the City has been making incremental changes to
the code for these uses but that some were already in the process of
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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
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Kent, WA 98032
KENT
WASHINGTON
DATE: November 28, 2022
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic & Community Development
SUBJECT: 2022 Housekeeping Ordinance — Zoning Code Amendments
MOTION: I move that the Land Use and Planning board recommend City Council
approve the 2022 Housekeeping Ordinance as proposed, subject to non-substantive
revisions by the City Attorney during the final ordinance review.
SUMMARY: The City of Kent considers annual housekeeping amendments to the
Kent City Code to ensure that city codes are clear, accurate, and consistent. The
proposed code amendments resulted from staff-identified code issues.
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS:
Below is a summary of the proposed code amendments, which are included in the
attached draft changes. A formal draft ordinance will be presented at the hearing.
1. 15.02.135: Definition- Family
• Needs to be updated to comply with new state law, which prohibits
jurisdictions from limiting the number of unrelated persons that may
occupy a household or dwelling unit
2. 15.02.260: Definition- Mixed-use Development
• Development standards for what percentage of development is
required to be commercial are buried in this definition. The change will
move the standards to the mixed-use table 15.04.200.
4. 15.02.307: Definition: Opiate substitution treatment facility
• The existing definition refers to state codes that are no longer active
and will be revised to remove outdated references.
5. 15.04.170 and 15.04.180: Clarity Issue- Complicated formula for minimum
lot size that is unintentionally more restrictive than the density calculation.
• Code provides conflicting and confusing development standards for
multifamily residential units when applying the maximum density and
minimum lot size requirements. This code unintentionally increases the
cost of development and, therefore the costs of housing. The footnote
references 8,500 for the first two lots and then 3,000 for each lot,
limiting the number of units allowed on a site in a way that is stricter
than density. It also has been interpreted to mean that a developer of
townhomes would need to have two lots significantly larger than the
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others. The code already identifies an appropriate minimum lot size in
each zone. The complicated formula will be removed and instead use
the already designated maximum density and remaining development
standards (such as lot width, lot coverage, setbacks, etc.).
6. 15.04.050 Footnotes (12, 14, 15, 21): Code error- Footnotes are not
referenced in the table.
• The footnotes are not associated with anything in the use table
(15.04.040) and should have been removed during Rally the Valley but
were missed. These footnotes will be removed as part of this code
audit.
7. 15.04.200 Table: Adding the portion removed from the mixed-use definition
into this table.
• See #2, above.
8. 15.05.040: Clarity Issue- Footnotes 3 and 4 for multifamily parking in MTC-1,
MTC-2 and MCR.
• These footnotes are nearly identical except for the amount of parking
required and do not identify which footnote, 3 or 4, should be applied.
Footnote 4 was intended for Senior facilities and was accidentally lost
during the collapse of the code section in 2012 (Ord 4043). In 2011,
footnote 4 was added for senior buildings in MTC-1, MTC-2, and MCR
(Ord 4011). When the code section was combined in 2012, this nuance
was lost. To clarify, "for senior buildings" will be added.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Zoning and Planning Land Development Ordinance DRAFT LAW REVIEW V2
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Kent, Washington, amending sections 15.02.135,
15.02.260, 15.02.307, 15.04.170, 15.04.180,
15.04.050, 15.04.200, and 15.05.040 of the Kent
City Code to correct errors and provide clarity in the
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A. The City establishes development regulations through the zoning code, Title a
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15 of the Kent City Code to regulate the use of land to promote the public health,
safety, and general welfare.
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regulations to provide clarity, improve implementation of established policies, and
create consistency with state laws, including the following:
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i. On May 13, 2021, the State Legislature adopted ESSB 5235, which
limits a jurisdiction's ability to limit the number of unrelated persons that
may occupy a household or dwelling unit. The zoning code contains
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implementation and lack of clarity. The development standards have been w
moved to KCC 15.04.200; and
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iii. The definition of opiate substitution treatment facility in KCC
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vi. On August 21, 2012, Ordinance 4043 revised the table layout for
parking standards, which unintentionally removed the appropriate
reference locations for footnotes 3 and 4 in KCC 15.05.040.
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G. On November 16, 2022, the City's SEPA Responsible Official issued a 0
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H. On November 28, 2022, after appropriate public notice, the Land Use and
Planning Board held a public hearing to consider the proposed code amendments
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and forwarded their recommendation to the City Council.
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I. On December 6, 2022, the City Council Public Operations and Safety
Committee considered the recommendation of the Land Use and Planning Board
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
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SECTION 1. - Amendment - KCC 15.02.135. Section 15.02.135 of
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26.60 RCW, living together as a single housekeeping unit; or W
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marriage, or state-registered domestic partnership under Chapter 26.60
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SECTION 2. - Amendment - KCC 15.02.260. Section 15.02.260 of
the Kent City Code, entitled "Mixed use development," is amended as o
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shall mean two or more permitted uses or conditional uses developed in
conjunction with one another on the same site. Provided that the J
aforementioned requirements are met, a mixed use development may
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2. Light manufacturing is permitted in the downtown commercial
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a. Laboratory and related industrial research and development
uses are permitted, including such uses as hardware or robotics testing,
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b. Operations of sorting, packaging, recycling, or distribution are
not permitted except as accessory uses to the on-premises manufacturing.
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d. All processing, fabricating, or assembly of products (i.e., light
manufacturing) takes place wholly within an enclosed building. a
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item made from a number of parts and subassemblies. This does not include
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the putting together of kits, gift baskets, or packaging items produced
elsewhere for purposes of e-commerce or wholesale trading.
e. Storage is limited to items consumed, produced, or altered on
the premises.
i. Outdoor storage shall only be allowed as an accessory
use to another principal use.
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have access to a principal arterial or higher classification roadway within 500
feet of the property, or as otherwise approved by the director.
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concealed from view along public streets or trails. Dock-high doors for truck
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screened so as not to be visible from adjacent local streets or residential
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include substantial fenestration on the associated facade to emphasize the
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brazing, testing, electronic assembly, and kindred operations where the
building, structure, or total operation does not encompass more than 10,000 E
square feet of area. The 10,000-square-foot total shall include all indoor and
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outdoor storage areas associated with the manufacturing operation. Only
one 10,000-square-foot manufacturing operation shall be permitted per lot.
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5. Contractor shops where most of the work is done on call, and which
do not rely on walk-in trade, but where some incidental storage or semi-
manufacturing work is done on the premises, such as carpentry, heating, ;
electrical, or glass shops, printing, publishing, or lithographic shops, _
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leasing individual storage space to occupants who are to have access to the
space for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on a self-
service basis, but does not include a garage or other storage area in a private
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is allowed where it is shown that the existing structures are obsolete for
agricultural use and will have no viable economic use unless they can be put
to nonagricultural use. Any replacement structures must maintain or
enhance the agricultural appearance of the property. Signs shall be limited
to not more than 100 square feet in area per business, and of that amount, ;
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the Kent City Code, entitled "Agricultural and residential zone development
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size identified in KCC 15.08.320 and 15.08.330 shall apply.Minin uFfl "}
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acre or a proposed residential area indicated on the city comprehensive plan.
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district abutting the Green River, or Russell Road or Frager Road where such
roads follow the river bank, shall be set back from the ordinary high-water a
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with the city comprehensive plan and in accordance with the high quality of o
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sum of the height of both buildings; provided, however, that in no case shall
the distance be less than 12 feet. This requirement shall also apply to
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disruption of the surface of the land. Temporarily disrupted soil surfaces
shall be restored in a manner consistent with agricultural uses.
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principally permitted structure and shall be completely fenced.
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more units, including triplex townhouse structures, except when located
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a side yard width of no less than three feet may be utilized under the o
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12.04 KCC, Subdivisions, Binding Site Plans, and Lot Line Adjustments. The
density in a cluster subdivision shall be no greater than the density that
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The common open space in a cluster subdivision shall be a minimum of 50
percent of the nonconstrained area of the parcel. The nonconstrained area >
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in RCW 36.70A.030(5) as currently and hereinafter amended, and buffers.
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area wildlife habitat, creates connectivity between the open space provided
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clustered development and adjacent open spaces; degrades wildlife habitat;
and impairs the recreational benefits enjoyed by the residents of the
development. Such common open spaces may be retained under ownership Q
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square feet, and the minimum lot width is 30 feet. In the event that common
open space prohibits development of one single-family residence on the a
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parcel, the common open space will be reduced by the amount necessary to
meet the minimum 2,500-square-foot lot size. New lots created by any o
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or altered to comply with zoning and subdivision code amendments effective
after March 22, 2007, the minimum lot size shall be 3,000 square feet.
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a. Regional trails for the purposes of this section shall include o
scenic and recreational roads and the Green River Trail, Interurban Trail, c
and Puget Power Trail.
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shall connect to regional trails at intervals of 500 feet or less, and shall be
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c. All public access points shall have standard city of Kent signage
indicating trail access.
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SECTION 7. - Amendment - KCC 15.04.200. Section 15.04.200 of
the Kent City Code, entitled "Mixed use overlay development standards," is
amended as follows:
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Floor area ratio Not applicable 0.40 for commercial uses. M
0.50 for commercial uses combined with
residential uses;provided,that commercial N
floor area may be increased by one square >
foot for each square foot of residential floor ?�
area provided up to a maximum W
commercial FAR of 0.5. j
1.0 for residential uses; provided,that W
residential FAR may be increased by 0.5 if
parking is provided below grade,up to a
maximum of 1.5. J
Minimum At least five percent of the gross floor area At least 25 percent of the gross floor area, ~
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residential component of any mixed use except for mixed use on parcels two acres
development cannot be permitted or or less in where at least five percent of the
occupied prior to the permitting or lawful gross floor area must be a permitted U
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occupancy of the commercial component. commercial use. The residential
component of any mixed use development
cannot be permitted or occupied prior to
the permitting or lawful occupancy of the 0
commercial component.
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Site coverage 40 percent for commercial uses. 40 percent for commercial uses.
60 percent for commercial uses with 60 percent for commercial uses with Q
residential uses;provided,that five percent residential uses;provided,that 25 percent G
of the gross floor area is commercial use, of the gross floor area is residential use. m
except within the downtown area(as Q
defined in KCC 15.09.046),where 25
percent of the gross floor area must be
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Height 65 feet. 25 feet;provided,that basic heights may 0)
be increased up to the maximum height of E
40 feet.(1)
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Front yard Zero feet;provided,that some setback Zero feet; provided,that some setback d
may be required in the front yard to may be required in the front yard to
accommodate a sidewalk which shall be at accommodate a sidewalk which shall be at
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least 10 feet in width. least 10 feet in width.
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Rear and side yard Zero feet;provided,that setbacks of at Zero feet; provided,that setbacks of at
least 20 feet will be required in any rear least 20 feet will be required in any rear O
or side yards that are adjacent to a or side yards that are adjacent to a N
residential zoning district. residential zoning district.
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Off-street parking The off-street parking requirements of Retail/office uses:four spaces per 1,000 E
Chapter 15.05 KCC shall apply. square feet of floor area.(2) v
Residential uses.(3)
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Design review Design review requirements of Design review requirements of
KCC 15.09.045(F)shall apply for all mixed KCC 15.09.045(F)shall apply for all mixed
use development in GC-MU zones,except use development in CC-MU zones,except
for the following: for the following:
a. Developments along a. Developments along m
Meeker Street from 64th Avenue South to Meeker Street from 64th Avenue South to Y
Kent-Des Moines Road and in downtown Kent-Des Moines Road and in downtown
are subject to downtown design review are subject to downtown design review p
requirements of KCC 15.09.046. requirements of KCC 15.09.046. 2
b. Independent senior living b. Independent senior living
facilities,assisted living facilities,assisted living coo
facilities,residential facilities with health facilities,residential facilities with health
care or transitional housing of three or care or transitional housing of three or
more families located outside of downtown more families located outside of downtown N
and Meeker Street from 64th Avenue and Meeker Street from 64th Avenue >
South to Kent-Des Moines Road are South to Kent-Des Moines Road are
subject to multifamily design review as subject to multifamily design review as W
provided for in KCC 15.09.045(D). provided for in KCC 15.09.045(D). >
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A. Standards for the number of parking spaces for specific activities are
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per single-family dwelling.
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Multifamily)Z 3 4 One parking space per unit
for efficiency apartments in
all sized developments; two a�
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each dwelling unit for �o
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less dwelling units; one and
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developments of 50 or
more dwelling units.
Accessory dwelling One off-street parking space
unit per accessory unit is
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required parking for the
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where there are special M
circumstances related to the M
property and its location. N
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required ADU off-street w
parking space shall comply
with KCC 15.05.090(E). Uj
Boardinghouses and One parking space for the ?�
lodging houses proprietor, plus one space J
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Banks, One parking space for each
200 square feet of gross
floor area, except when part a-
of a shopping center.
Professional and One parking space for each
business offices, 250 square feet of gross
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Shopping centers, Four and one-half spaces
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gross leaseable area (GLA)
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less than 400,000 square
feet, and five spaces per
1,000 square feet of GLA for
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over 400,000 square feet.
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Restaurants, One parking space for each
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nightclubs, taverns and 100 square feet of gross
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of a shopping center.
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Retail stores, One parking space for each M
supermarkets, 200 square feet of gross
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department stores and floor area, except when >
personal service located in a shopping center. �
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establishments; 500 square feet of gross W
furniture, appliance, floor area, except when Q
hardware stores, located in a shopping center.
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area, new and used 5,000 square feet of retail E
car lots, plant nursery sales area in addition to any c
parking requirements
for buildings, except when
located in a shopping center.
Motor vehicle repair One parking space for each J
and services 400 square feet of gross a�
floor area, except when part
of a shopping center.
Industrial showroom One parking space for each a-
and display 500 square feet of display
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Manufacturing and One parking space for each
industrial uses, 1,000 square feet for 90% of
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including warehouses, the gross floor area, and one
storage buildings, and parking space per 250
speculative warehouse square feet for 10% of
and the gross floor area. When Q
industrial buildings with total of uses other than
multiple use or tenant manufacturing and industrial
potential exceeds 10%of the gross 3
floor area, the parking 0
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Recreation-amusement activities04
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places of public four fixed seats, or one 3.1
assembly, stadiums, parking space for each 100 w
and outdoor sports square feet of floor area of w
areas" main auditorium or of W
principal place of assembly ?
not containing fixed seats, J
whichever is greater.
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a shopping center.
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Dance halls and One parking space for each
skating rinks^ 200 square feet of gross :a
floor area, except when O
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Miniature golf courses One parking space for each >
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Recreational buildings, One parking space for each
whether independent 200 square feet of gross _J
or associated with a floor area. Such spaces
multifamily complex shall be located adjacent to
the building and shall be
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public, parochial, and employee plus one space for
private each 10 students enrolled.
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street parking space shall be
provided for each bus, of a
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engineer. W
Colleges and Two and one-half parking W
universities and spaces for each employee,
business and plus one space for each
vocational schools15 three students residing on
campus, plus one space for
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off-street parking space shall
be provided for each bus, of 0
a size sufficient to park each
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One additional parking a
space for each 100 students
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to the administration portion
of the building or complex.
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high employee, plus one parking
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are kept at the school, one
off-street parking space shall
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bus. Consideration for
student loading/unloading
and pick-up/drop-off areas 3
shall be integrated in the site o
plan. _
Libraries and One parking space for each M
museums 250 square feet in office and
public use. N
Day-care centers One parking space for each
employee, plus loading and w
unloading areas. w
Medical activities W
Medical and dental One parking space for each
offices" 200 square feet of gross U_
floor area, except when Q
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Convalescent, nursing, One parking space for each
and health institutions two employees, plus one
parking space for each three
beds.
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three beds, plus one parking
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plus one parking space for
each three employees.
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religious institutions, or seats in the main auditorium/ a)
other places of gathering place; provided, 9
worship17 that the spaces for
any institution shall not be
less than 10. One seat is a
equivalent to seven square
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additional seats provided by
the new construction. For all
existing institutions making
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additions which do not
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capacity of the auditorium, 3
no additional parking need o
be provided. _
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homes 100 square feet of floor area
of assembly rooms. N
Other uses For uses not specifically
identified in this section, the w
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1. Where enclosed garages are utilized to provide parking
required by this title, an 18-foot stacking space shall be provided in front of o
such garage units; provided, however, the planning director shall have the
authority to approve alternative plans where the developer can assure that E
such garage units will continue to be available for parking purposes and will c
not cause onsite parking or circulation problems. These assurances include a�
but are not limited to: (a) covenants that run with the land or homeowners' o
association that require garages to be utilized for the storage of vehicles,
(b) maintenance of drive aisle widths of 26 feet in front of each garage unit, J
and (c) maintenance of minimum clearances for fire lanes on the site.
Special parking for recreational vehicles will not be required as long as the
facility does not permit recreational vehicles other than campers or vehicles
that will fit into a normal-sized parking stall. If recreational vehicles are to a
be permitted on the development, they must be screened and fenced.
2. Exceptions for senior citizen apartments in multifamily c
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a. The multifamily parking requirement may be reduced as
determined by the planning director. The planning director shall base his/her E
decision on a parking study that supports one or more of the following:
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i. Availability of private, convenient, regular
transportation services to meet the needs of the tenants;
ii. Accessibility to and frequency of public
transportation;
iii. Pedestrian access to health, medical, and
shopping facilities;
iv. Minimum age requirement to reside in subject
apartments; ;
V. Special support services offered by the facility; _
vi. Other documentation or standards that support a 00
permanent reduction of parking stalls.
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three-fourths parking space per dwelling unit, or conduct a parking w
feasibility study to determine need. No spaces provided for recreation >
vehicles. W
a4. For senior developments inn MTC-1, MTC-2, and MCR zoning �
districts, one parking space for every four dwelling units, or conduct a
parking feasibility study to determine need.
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for each guest room, plus two parking spaces for every five employees, or
conduct a parking feasibility study to determine need.
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400 square feet of gross floor area, except when part of a shopping center, a
or conduct a parking feasibility study to determine need; in MTC-2 zoning 2
district, one parking space for every 500 square feet of gross floor area, or
conduct a parking feasibility study to determine need.
7. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, one parking space for every J
400 square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking feasibility study to 9
determine need.
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8. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, one parking space for every
200 square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking feasibility study to
determine need; in MTC-2 zoning district, a minimum of one parking space
for every 300 square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking feasibility N
study to determine need. No parking is required if use is 3,000 square feet
or less and with a parking supply of at least 20 spaces within 500 feet or E
1,000 feet of a public garage.
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9. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, one parking space for every
400 square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking feasibility study to
determine need; in MTC-2 zoning district, one parking space for every 500
square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking feasibility study to
determine need. No parking is required if use is 800 square feet or less and
with a parking supply of at least 20 spaces within 500 feet or 1,000 feet of
a public garage.
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for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a parking 00
feasibility study to determine need. No parking is required if use is 800
square feet or less and with a parking supply of at least 20 spaces within
500 feet or 1,000 feet of a public garage. >
11. In MTC-1 and MCR zoning districts, one parking space for every >
400 square feet of gross floor area, except when located in a shopping
center.
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study to determine need.
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each alley, except when located in a shopping center.
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feasibility study to determine need.
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parking space for every 400 square feet of gross floor area, or conduct a 9
parking feasibility study to determine need.
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17. In MTC-1, MTC-2, and MCR zoning districts, one parking space
for every 10 seats in the main auditorium; provided, that the spaces for any
church shall not be less than 10. For all existing churches enlarging the
seating capacity, one additional parking space shall be provided for every 0
10 seats provided by the new construction.
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or more uses in the same building, the total requirements for off-street
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parking facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for the several uses
computed separately; except in shopping centers, and except as provided
in the mixed use overlay, KCC 15.04.200. Off-street parking facilities for one
use shall not be considered as providing required parking facilities for any
other use, except as permitted in subsection (C) of this section pertaining to
joint use.
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subsection (A) of this section may be reduced by the planning director when =
shared parking facilities for two or more uses are proposed if: 00
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onsite common parking facility, or as a system of onsite and offsite facilities >
if all facilities are connected with improved pedestrian facilities and located W
within 500 feet of the buildings or use areas they are intended to serve;
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10 percent per use unless it is documented that the peak parking demand
hours of two or more uses are separated by at least one hour; o
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or other appropriate means which provide for continuous joint use of the
parking facilities. Documentation shall require review and approval by the o
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facility is not less than the minimum required by any single use.
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separately and in addition to parking for the general public, the regulations J
of this subsection shall apply:
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compact car stalls shall be as per other requirements in this chapter.
2. Employee parking must be clearly identified as such and not
become parking for the general public. N
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public, the normal regulations for off-street parking shall be in force.
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4. Employee parking shall not be in lieu of parking requirements
per activity as stated in this section.
E. Temporary parking facilities. Temporary parking facilities may be
permitted by the planning director when it has been shown that:
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nonconforming parking or that existing parking conforms to the applicable ;
standards of this title. °
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the public at large and not the existing use on the property.
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a. There shall be a minimum of 285 square feet gross area
per stall.
b. The pavement section shall be a minimum of four inches
of five-eighths-inch minus C.R. crushed rock with bituminous surface
treatment, subject to engineering department review. o
C. Onsite drainage control and detention shall be provided U
per the drainage ordinance.
d. Ingress and egress and interior circulation and perimeter
control shall be subject to traffic engineer approval. O
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1. Parking stall size shall be a minimum of eight feet by 16 feet.
Aisle width shall be per the requirements of KCC 15.05.080 and Diagram
No. 1 following KCC 15.05.100.
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2. Compact car parking spaces shall be clearly identified by
signing or other marking as approved by the city engineer.
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3. Compact car parking spaces shall not exceed 30 percent of the
total required parking, and shall be distributed throughout the entire parking
area. For parking lots of more than 20 stalls, up to 50 percent of the total
required parking may be compact car parking spaces. Compact stalls cannot N
be located along a fire lane in lots where the percentage of compact stalls
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4. See KCC 15.05.080 and diagram No. 1 following KCC
15.05.100 for typical compact car stall arrangements.
G. Transit and rideshare provisions.
1. The planning director may reduce the minimum number of off-
street parking stalls for businesses which have a commute trip reduction
program filed with the city. Based upon a review of this program and input ;
from other staff members, a reduction of up to 20 percent of the minimum =
standard may be approved. Any reduction in the amount of required parking 00
is only valid for as long as the approved CTR program is in effect. An
invalidated program or a change in use or operations would result in the
application of the underlying standards per subsection (A) of this section. >
2. The planning director may reduce the number of required off- >
street parking stalls for businesses which do not have a commute trip
reduction program by one stall for every two car pool stalls, and/or one stall
for every one van pool stall if:
a. Reserved rideshare parking is located convenient to the
primary employee entrance;
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actively enforced by the employer; and
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SECTION 10. - Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon a
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
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be in force thirty days from and after its passage, as provided by law.
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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
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Kent, WA 98032
KENT
WASHINGTON
DATE: November 28, 2022
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic & Community Development
SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
SUMMARY: In the summer of 2019, the Washington State Legislature passed
House Bill 1923 (HB 1923). This bill authorized funding to Washington State
jurisdictions to complete a Housing Action Plan, with the intent of increasing
housing availability. On June 1, 2021, City Council adopted the Kent Housing
Options Plan (KHOP), which included 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
available housing options. This focus reflects Kent's need for more variety of
housing types while increasing overall affordability and reducing displacement.
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is one housing option to help meet the needs of
current and future residents. An ADU is a second (accessory) dwelling unit on the
same lot as a detached single-family residence that provides basic requirements for
living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. It can be attached or detached
from the primary residence. ADUs are sometimes referred to as "in-law" units or
backyard cottages. Kent currently allows attached and detached accessory dwelling
units. However, since they were authorized in 1995, few have been permitted, with
less than 30 since 2010. KHOP identified ADU development standards as an area for
further study.
During the outreach for KHOP, staff heard from 44% of respondents that ADUs
were a preferred way to help integrate more units into single-family neighborhoods,
in addition to cottage clusters and townhomes.
In March 2022, the City was awarded a $100,000 Housing Action Plan
Implementation Grant to implement strategies identified in KHOP. $80,000 of the
grant was awarded for updating the ADU ordinance. The purpose of this
presentation is to provide LUPB with background information regarding the grant,
consultant selection, outreach, work to date, and a roadmap for the next steps
through adoption.
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SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
4^4� 220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
KENT
WASHINGTON
DATE: November 28, 2022
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic & Community Development
SUBJECT: Vote to fill LUPB Chair and Co-Chair for 2023
MOTION: I nominate Dione Ditmar to be Chair and Sandra Pereira to be Co-Chair
for the Land Use and Planning Board for 2023.
SUMMARY: The LUPB elections for Chair and Vice-Chair occur annually in
November. The 2023 officer terms will run from January 1, 2023, through
December 31, 2023.
According to LUPB bylaws, no member shall serve more than two full consecutive
terms as Chair; and no member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms as
Vice-Chair.
LUPB members may nominate themselves or another member for any position.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
4^4� 220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
KENT
WASHINGTON
DATE: November 28, 2022
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic & Community Development
SUBJECT: Planning Manager Updates
SUMMARY: Staff will provide LUPB with some end of year updates, including:
1. Status of major work items
2. 2022 docket requests
3. LUPB vacancies
4. 2023 LUPB work plan
LUPB members will have an opportunity to identify topics for discussion/to learn
about during 2023.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
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