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• Monday, March 13, 2023
KENT 6:00 PM
Chambers
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Chair Dione Dittmar
Co-Chair Sandra Pereira Shane Amodei
Sally McDonough Justus Phelps
Benjamin Reid
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to Order Chair
2. Roll Call Chair 01 MIN.
3. Changes to the Agenda Chair
4. Approval of February 27, 2023 YES Chair 01 MIN.
Minutes
5. Briefing on the Kent NO David Paine, AICP, PTP 15 MIN.
Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP)
6. Land Use and Construction NO Mat Gilbert, Deputy 30 MIN.
Permitting Director
7. Long Range Planning Manager's NO Kristen Holdsworth, 10 MIN.
Update AICP, Long Range
Planning Manager
8. Adjournment Chair
Unless other noted, the Land Use and Planning Board meets at 6 p.m. on the
second and fourth Monday of each month in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers, 220
Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032.
Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular March 13, 2023
Meeting
For additional information please contact City of Kent at or via email at
Cityclerk@KentWA.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's
Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service all Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1.
The public may submit written public comments that relate to a committee agenda item by emailing:
cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this committee meeting. After 3:30 p.m., written
public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the committee secretary at
the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agenda item are not
permitted. Written public comments are not read into the record.
Unless otherwise noted, the Land Use and Planning Board meets on the second and fourth Mondays of
each month in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers, 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA. 98032.
For additional information please contact Tanya Kosen at 253-856-54611 or email
Tkosen@kentwa.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's Office at 253-856-
5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1.
Pending Approval
Land Use and Planning Board
KENT Land Use Regular Meeting
WA9H... Minutes
February 27, 2023
Date: February 27, 2023
Time: 6:04 p.m.
Place: Chambers
Members: Dione Dittmar, Chair
Sandra Pereira, Co-Chair
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Justus Phelps Remote
Benjamin Reid Present
3. Changes to the Agenda
Kristen Holdsworth, LUPB Secretary had two announcements. The first r
announcement was that Board Member Chris McClain resigned effective
immediately due to a recent job change and scheduling conflicts. The second a
announcement was that the ADU outreach has been delayed due to technical
difficulties.
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4. Approval of Minutes dated February 13, 2023
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MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated February 13, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sally McDonough, Benjamin Reid
AYES: Dittmar, Pereira, McDonough, Phelps, Reid
EXCUSED: Amodei, McClain
5. Briefing on the Kent Transportation Master Plan
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David Paine, AICP, PTP., from Public Works Department gave a presentation
about the Kent Transportation master Plan. The Kent Transportation Master
Plan (TMP 2021) serves as the City's blueprint for long range transportation
planning and is a functional component under the City's comprehensive plan
in compliance with state law and the Washington Growth Management Act.
The TMP is framed around five community-based goals with supporting
actions and policies, and represents a multi-year discussion and deliberation
for how to accommodate growth through the lens of transportation
infrastructure and services.
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following objectives: understand baseline conditions, conduct equitable public p
outreach, incorporate equity into performance metrics to prioritize projects
that benefit underserved communities, and track the City's progress toward a
equity goals. During the update, a Transportation Equity definition was o
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interdepartmental staff group. The list of projects and programs in the TMP o
form the basis of the Transportation Improvement Program and projects N
advanced by the City capital program for implementation. The TMP and its N
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6. Comprehensive Plan Update - Draft Public Engagement Plan
Kristen Holdsworth, LUPB Secretary, gave an update as to the progress of a
the 2044 Comprehensive Plan. 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.
At the LUPB meeting, staff provided a brief overview of the process to update
the Kent's Comprehensive Plan. Also provided was an overview of the draft
Public Engagement Plan.
LUPB provided feedback on outreach methods and suggestions for
engagement strategies.
7. OPMA and PRA Trainings and Certificates
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Kristen Holdsworth, LUPB Secretary, gave an update regarding the manditory
training. In January 2023, City Clerk Kim Komoto sent all boards and
commissions an email asking them to complete a required training relating to
the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA). She
requested all board and commission members complete training by the end
of February.
Land Use and Planning Board members can fulfill this requirement by either
watching five online lessons provided by the Washington State Office of the
Attorney General <https://www.atg.wa.gov/open-government-training> or z
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S. New Policy for Remote Meetings for Boards and Commissions
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meeting attendance policy. During the COVID-19 pandemic members of the N
City's boards and commissions continued their work for the City through N
remote meetings. One benefit the City realized was an increase in community a
participation in meetings due to the ease with which one can join a meeting -
when it occurs remotely. Remote attendance also increased participation
amongst board and commission members, who volunteer their service to the ;
City while also juggling their own work and personal commitments.
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Last year, the state legislature amended the Open Public Meetings Act
(OPMA) in regards to remote attendance of public meetings and to ensure a
continued public access to meetings subject to the OPMA.
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On February 21, 2023, Kent City Council adopted an ordinance amending
Chapter 2.50 of Kent City Code, relating to appointive boards, commissions,
and committees. The amendments specifically allow remote attendance or
remote meetings in emergency instances.
Below is a summary of the updated remote meeting attendance policy:
- An emergency is defined as a serious situation or a condition of urgent need
that occurs unexpectedly and is unforeseen or unavoidable.
- A member shall notify the chair as soon as possible with a request to attend
remotely. The chair shall consult with the department liaison to determine
whether to grant a member's request to attend a meeting remotely.
- A member authorized to attend the meeting remotely shall be prepared. The
remote attendee shall use a camera or video display, if possible.
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- If the member cannot comply with requirements of remote policy or has
technical difficulties, they will be deemed as not attending the meeting.
- Any remote attendance authorized due to the occurrence of an emergency
shall be verbally noted on the record during the meeting and in the official
minutes of the meeting.
- LUPB must have a quorum of the members meet in-person.
9. Adjournment 7:45 p.m.
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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
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Kent, WA 98032
KENT
WASHINGTON
DATE: March 13, 2023
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Public Works
SUBJECT: Briefing on the Kent Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP)
SUMMARY: The Kent Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) represents the
City's proposed transportation improvement work program for the next six years.
Updated annually as required by State code, the six-year plan for each city includes
projects and programs of regional significance for inclusion in the TIP and Statewide
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The TIP is required to be consistent
with the Kent Transportation Master Plan (TMP) as an element of the City's
Comprehensive Plan, with projects nominated from the TMP or included by other
agencies.
Including projects in the TIP allows the City to coordinate with other agencies, seek
input from the public, search for funding partners, and apply for grants. Most State
and Federal agencies require that projects being submitted for grants be included in
the City's adopted TIP. Staff will note completed projects proposed to be removed
from the TIP, provide context and considerations for this year's update, including
grants. Staff will also demonstrate the City's TIP StoryMap used for public
engagement and feedback.
The 2023-2028 Six-year TIP:
https://www.codepublishinci.com/WA/Kent4/resos/res2O44.pdf
The TIP Storymap:
https://storymaps.arcciis.com/stories/38f7ff964eeb48bl9288e2l74af24014
Staff will give an overview of the TIP, its development, and demonstrate the City's
TIP StoryMap.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical
and technological infrastructure.
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
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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: March 13, 2023
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic & Community Development
SUBJECT: Land Use and Construction Permitting
SUMMARY: A major function of the City's Economic and Community Development
department is to review and approve applications for private development of land
and buildings. This work is done through the permitting process and addresses a
wide range of proposals from major new industrial buildings, to new subdivisions to
minor work on homes.
Development is subject to a growing diversity of regulations pertaining to people's
health and safety, environmental protection, impacts to public utilities and services
as well as the community's vision for growth.
While many regulations are mandated by the State of Washington, local rules are
one tool that policy makers can use to shape the future of the City. The scope,
implementation and limitations of development regulations are important for
policymakers to consider, especially during development of the City's next
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff will be on hand at the March 13, 2023 meeting to discuss this topic with the
Board.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical
and technological infrastructure.
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: March 13, 2023
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic & Community Development
SUBJECT: Long Range Planning Manager's Update
SUMMARY: At the upcoming meeting, the Long Range Planning manager will
provide a brief update on ECD activities, including economic development,
legislative tracking, long range planning, and development.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical
and technological infrastructure.
Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
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