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� Land Use and Planning Board
�KENT Land Use Regular Meeting
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March 13, 2023
Date: March 13, 2023
Time: 6:02 p.m.
Place: Chambers
Members: Dione Dittmar, Chair
Sandra Pereira, Co-Chair
Shane Amodei,
Sally McDonough,
Justus Phelps,
Benjamin Reid,
Agenda:
1. Call to Order 6:02 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dione Dittmar Chair Present
Sandra Pereira Co-Chair Absent
Shane Amodei Present
Sally McDonough Present
Justus Phelps Remote
Benjamin Reid Present
3. Changes to the Agenda
None
4. Approval of Minutes dated February 27, 2023
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated February 27, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Sally McDonough
SECONDER: Benjamin Reid
AYES: Dittmar, Amodei, McDonough, Phelps, Reid
ABSENT: Pereira
5. Briefing on the Kent Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
David Paine, Public Works Transportation Planner, gave a briefing on the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The 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
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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 noted
completed projects proposed to be removed from the TIP, provided context
and considerations for this year's update, including grants. Staff also
demonstrated the City's TIP StoryMap used for public engagement and
feedback.
Kristen Holdsworth, Long Range Planning Manager for Economic and
Community Development, asked the Board Members if, in the future, they
would prefer to receive this annual presentation after the projects have been
chosen versus prior. The Board requested that going forward, the
presentation be given after the projects have been chosen
6. Land Use and Construction Permitting
Matt Gilbert, Deputy Director of Economic and Community Development,
gave a briefing about the Land Use and Construction Permitting process.
Nate Schildmeyere, Current Planning Manager and Barbara Napier, Permit
Center Manager, also attended to answer questions. 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.
Board Members discussed a chart related to Kent's population growth, noting
that annexations have contributed to significant jumps in population. LUPB
also discussed the number of permits processed each year and how staff
handles the volume.
7. Long Range Planning Manager's Update
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Kristen Holdsworth, the Long Range Planning manager gave a brief update
on ECD activities, including economic development, legislative tracking, long
range planning, and development.
Ms. Holdsworth requested any feedback from the Board regarding other
items they may want briefings on.
8. Adjournment 7:30 p.m.
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Committee Secretary
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