HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 08/10/2009 (4) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Director
PLANNING SERVICES
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
K E N T
W AS HI N G T 0 N Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
AGENDA
LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD
HEARING
AUGUST 10, 2009
7:00 P.M.
LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS: CITY STAFF:
Dana Ralph, Chair Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Mgr
Jack Ottini, Vice Chair Erin George, Planner
Steve Dowell Kim Adams Pratt, Assist City Attorney
Alan Gray Pamela Mottram, Admin Secretary
Jon Johnson
Aleanna Kondelis
Barbara Phillips
This is to notify you that the Land Use and Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing
in lieu of a Workshop on MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2009 in Kent City Hall, City Council
Chambers East and West, 220 4th Avenue South, Kent at 7:00 P.M. The public is welcome
to attend and all interested persons may have an opportunity to speak. Any person wishing
to submit oral or written comments on this proposed Master Program may do so prior to the
hearing or at the hearing.
The agenda will include the following item(s):
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of the July 27, 2009 Minutes
4. Added Items to Agenda
5. Communications
6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings
7. PUBLIC HEARING:
CPA-2007-1 Shoreline Master Program Update (Erin George)
Second public hearing to consider adoption of the Shoreline Master Program
including incorporation of the Shoreline goals and policies into the City of Kent
Comprehensive Plan, as well as options regarding public access on private
property and an allowance for new swim platforms.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City in Advance
for more information. For TDD relay service for Braille, call 1-800-833-6385, for TDD relay
service for the hearing impaired, call 1-800-833-6388 or call the City of Kent Planning
Services directly at 253) 856-5499 (TDD) or the main line at (253) 856-5454. For further
information or to obtain a copy of the staff report, contact the Planning Services office at
(253) 856-5454. The proposed updated Shoreline Master Program as well as the Cumulative
Impacts Analysis may be downloaded from the City's website at:
htW:Ilwww.ci.kent.wa.us/plannincillupblist.
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LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
July 27, 2009
Board Members Present
Chair Dana Ralph, Vice Chair Jack Ottini, Steve Dowell, Alan Gray,
Jon Johnson, Aleanna Kondelis, Barbara Phillips
Staff Members Present
Charlene Anderson, Erin George, Kim Adams Pratt, Pamela Mottram
3. Approval of Minutes
Dowell MOVED and Gray SECONDED a motion to APPROVE the April 27, 2009 Minutes.
Motion PASSED 7-0.
4. Added Items
None
S. Communications
None
6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings
None
7. CPA-2007-1 Shoreline Master Program Update
Planner Erin George stated that the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) is State legislation in
effect since 1971. She stated that it is administered by both the State Department of
Ecology (DOE) and local government.
George stated that the SMA jurisdiction regulates lakes over 20 acres, streams and rivers
with flow over 20 cubic feet per second (cfs), lands within 200 feet of the ordinary high
water mark, wetlands in the floodplains of those shoreline water bodies, and the floodways
of those shoreline water bodies.
The SMA requires cities to balance "no net loss" of shoreline ecological functions while
allowing for water-oriented uses along shorelines with appropriate development, as well as
allowing for public access to the shorelines.
George stated that 2003 legislation requires King County jurisdictions to update their SMPs
and adopt those updates by December 1, 2009. She stated that DOE must review and
approve all SMPs prior to adoption based on Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) requirements.
George stated that the SMP is comprised of goals and policies that are incorporated into the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
George stated that staff utilized the "Inventory and Analysis Report", and the "Cumulative
Impacts Analysis" in the course of updating the SMP. She described the purpose of these
documents. George stated that the "Restoration Plan" is integrated in the SMP as Chapter 8
and includes goals, policies and actions for restoration of shoreline impacts.
George stated that under the current SMP, Kent regulates the Green River, Lake Meridian
and Big Soos Creek shorelines and proposes adding Lake Fenwick, Jenkins Creek, Panther
Lake, Springbrook Creek and the Green River Natural Resource area shorelines.
George stated that the SMP classifies the following environmental designations based on
zoning and comprehensive plan designations:
'Shoreline Residential' is a higher density residential designation,
'High Intensity' includes commercial and industrial areas,
'Urban Conservancy' (a low intensity designation) includes the Urban Separator,
lower intensity SR-1 areas, and Agriculture areas,
'Urban Conservancy Open Space' defines park lands,
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'Natural Wetlands' is applied to wetlands located within shoreline jurisdictions,
'Aquatic' designation regulates areas waterward of the ordinary high water mark.
George described the proposed changes to the SMP which include; decreasing commercial
setbacks and increasing residential setbacks along the Green River with an allowance for
levee reconstruction, proposing new residential dock standards, provisions for the
construction of additional swim platforms on Lake Meridian, increasing minimum building
setbacks and imposing an impervious surface maximum on lakes, and allowing water-
oriented commercial development in City parks.
George stated that staff formed a Citizen's Advisory Committee who met monthly from
March 2008 through January 2009 to review the SMP and provide feedback which staff
incorporated into the SMP. Staff held public meetings on October 2, 2008 and February 9,
2009, as well as posted various versions of the SMP and other documents on the City's
Website for public review. Emails were sent to agencies and interest groups for comment.
George stated that staff addressed comments from the State DOE tied to Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) compliance, on the first draft of the SMP. The DOE indicated
there was an issue with distinguishing between the Green River and Mill Creek flood waters
located in the floodway on the south end of the city in the agricultural area. George stated
that staff sent a 60-day notice to Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED),
submitted a second draft to the DOE on June llth, with no further comments received from
them.
George submitted "5" comment letters (with the Cities' responses) for the record from: 1)
Futurewise, 2) Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, 3) Soos Creek Water & Sewer District, 4) Mr.
Jerry Whitten, Lake Meridian Resident, voicing opposition to proposals related to dock
construction and maintenance, and 5) Stewart Reinbold, Assist Regional Habitat Program
Manager with the Washington Dept of Fish and Wildlife, pertaining to swim platforms.
George stated that if the Board recommends adoption, the intent would be to go to the
PEDC on August loth and on to Council on August 18t"for adoption. Upon adoption staff will
submit a final adopted SMP to the State DOE, who will typically hold their own hearing with
a 30 day comment period. George stated that the City would address any comments
associated with that hearing, the state would conduct their final review, and upon DOE
approval staff would anticipate that the SMP would be affective fall of 2009.
George addressed concerns raised by the Board members associated with swim platforms,
dock regulations, setbacks, impervious surface requirements, and public access
requirements.
Ottini Moved and Dowell seconded a Motion to Open the Public Hearing. Motion Carried 7-0.
Chair Ralph declared the Public Hearing open.
Stephen Crowell, 26709 148th Avenue SE, Kent, WA stated that he resides on Lake Meridian
and supports adding more floating swim platforms on the lake. He informed the Board that
the new platforms need to be built the same dimensions as the existing platforms so that
they will retain their functionality to interlock.
Paul Morford, PO Box 6345, Kent, WA spoke in opposition to additional regulations that
would restrict a resident's choice with respect to how docks are constructed, with the
requirement to provide access for the public through private property, with the new
impervious surface and setback requirements.
Mike Carpinito, 1148 N. Central Avenue, Kent, WA stated that he owns property on Lake
Meridian and West Valley Highway. He voiced opposition to the new impervious surface
regulations, to increasing setbacks, to allowing public access through private property;
citing issues with safety, the potential for private property damage, and questioning who
would maintain the public access area. Carpinito stated that the city should not put in place
additional restrictions that would further hinder property development. George addressed
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Carpinito's concerns with respect to setbacks and access issues. John Owen with Makers
also addressed issues concerning public access.
Barbara Nightingale with the DOE addressed public access issues, stating that the WAC
requires public access, but has the same exceptions in terms of security and privacy, that
somewhat mirror the city's proposal. She stated that the City administrator can make the
decision whether or not a particular site can allow for public access.
Staff recessed to consider an alternative proposal to address the public access issue. After
reconvening, George stated that City staff, the DOE, and the City Attorney concluded that
language in Section 3.8.7-Public Access and specifically Section C-Regulations-2 adequately
addresses public access for all shoreline water bodies in the City. Therefore, staff would like
to maintain the same recommendation.
Seeing no further speakers, Johnson MOVED and Gray SECONDED a Motion to Close the
Public Hearing. Motion Carried 7-0. Ralph declared the Public Hearing closed.
Dowell, Ottini, Phillips and Ralph voiced opposition to the public access requirement citing
the erosion of constitutional rights, taking without compensation, safety, and privacy issues.
In response to Phillips, Pratt stated that were an applicant to submit an application to
subdivide, and the City determines that public access must be provided and the applicant
were to appeal the City's decision, that appeal would go to the Shoreline Hearings Board,
moving outside of the City within a court arena which would become a more formal process.
There is no process in place for an appeal to City Council.
Johnson MOVED and Gray SECONDED a Motion to adopt the Shoreline Master Plan,
CPA-2007-1 and to incorporate the Shoreline Goals and Policies into the Kent
Comprehensive Plan as recommended by staff. Roll Call was taken. Motion Failed 4 to 3
with Dowell, Ottini, Phillips, and Ralph Voting in Opposition.
After deliberations, Kondelis offered a Motion to amend language in Ch. 3.7 — Public Access
(where applicable) to state that the public access requirements would not apply to those
lakes with public parks (Lake Meridian and Lake Fenwick), and that the developer would
have the option to pay a 'fee in lieu of to improve another public access point. Motion died
for lack of a Second. Johnson stated that this issue should be moved on to Committee as
voted on by the Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Johnson Moved and Dowell Seconded a Motion to adjourn. Motion CARRIED. Ralph
adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
Secretary of the Board
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Director
PLANNING SERVICES
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager
KENT
W AS HI N 0 T 0 N Phone: 253-856-5454
Fax: 253-856-6454
Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S.
Kent, WA 98032-5895
August 3, 2009
TO: Chair Dana Ralph and Land Use & Planning Board Members
FROM: Erin George, Planner
RE: #CPA-2007-1 Shoreline Master Program Update
Second Public Hearing
MOTION: Move to recommend/not recommend/amend adoption of the
Shoreline Master Program Update and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Number 2007-1 as presented by staff, including Option C related to
public access.
SUMMARY: At the July 27, 2009 public hearing before the Land Use & Planning
Board (LUPB) staff presented and the Board heard testimony on the proposed Final
Draft Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Board members expressed concerns
regarding public access requirements and their implications for private property
rights and security. Following the hearing, staff examined the state law
requirements, the City's Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Plan and the Park &
Open Space Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and met with the Parks
Department. Staff determined that Kent's existing park and trail facilities
adequately address the public access required by state law. Staff also is
recommending a clarification of height regulations.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff has prepared three options regarding the SMP public
access section for the Board's consideration (attached). The Board may select any
of the options or a combination of options. Staff recommends "Option C," which
revises the proposed SMP public access section to no longer require public access
on private property unless the development will interfere with an existing public
access way. Staff also recommends changing the swim platform requirements in
Chapter 5 Section C.3.c (attached) to allow up to eight new swim platforms on Lake
Meridian only, as presented by staff at the hearing. Staff is proposing a further
correction (attached) to clarify height limitations. Additional recommended changes
were outlined in staff responses to comment letters, which were in the July agenda
packet.
EG\S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMEN DMENTS\2007\CPA-2007-1_SMP-Update\LUPB\081009_Hearing Report.doc
Enc: Options for SMP Public Access Standards (SMP Chapter 3 Section B.7)
Staff Recommended Changes to SMP Chapter 4 Section C.3.c (swim platforms)
Staff Recommended Changes to SMP Chapter 5 Table 7 (height)
cc: Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Community Development Director
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
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Options for SMP Public Access Standards
(SMP Chapter 3 Section B.7)
Option A: As written in proposed Shoreline Master Program
Option B: Remove Public Access section
Option C: Revise Public Access section (below)*
*Staff recommendation
7. Public Access
a. Applicability
Shoreline public access is the physical ability of the general public to reach and
touch the water's edge and the ability to have a view of the water and the
shoreline from upland locations. Public access facilities may include picnic areas,
pathways and trails, floats and docks,promenades, viewing towers,bridges, boat
launches, and improved street ends. The City of Kent has extensively an
comprehensively planned for and implemented public access plans for its
shorelines.
The City of Kent has numerous and varied public access facilities along its
shorelines. The City and King County have established a regional trail with park
and recreation facilities following nearly the entire Green River, and many
existing developments along the Green River also include public access points.
There are public parks and public access facilities including docks, floating
walkways and boat launches on both Lake Meridian and Lake Fenwick. The bea4
la+Hieh a4 Lake Meridian is u — � ' 's from throughout the r-e—i '
f�ate�k�g.The Green River Natural Resources Area includes extensive
wildlife viewing areas, including two view towers and the Interurban Trail along
its southern edge. Along Springbrook Creek two undeveloped City owned park
properties with connect to ail pla-asthe Springbrook Greenbelt, containing a user-
made trail are leeated all Spr-i gbr- ok Creek.-, and Gary Grant Soos Creek Park
is located on Big Soos Creek. A public boat launch and fishing access is located
on Panther Lake as well as an informal street-end access point. These public
access facilities along with identified future public land acquisition, are sufficient
to meet public access needs along the shorelines.
In addition to the above examples, comprehensive documentation of existing
parks and recreation facilities, public access points and trails are identified and
mapped in detail in the Park& Open Space Element of the Ci . 's Comprehensive
Plan. This element also identifies future park acquisition and development needs.
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Similarly, chapter 4 of the Shoreline Inventory&Analysis Report identifies
existing and potential public access sites for each of the City's shoreline
waterbodies. The City's public access planning process provided b, these
documents provides more effective public access than individual project
requirements for public access, as provided for in WAC 173-26-221(4)(d)(iii)(A).
b. Policies
1. Public access should be considered in the review of all private and public
developments (ineludin.land division) with the exception of the following:
a. One- and two-family dwelling units; or
b. Where deemed inappropriate due to health, safety and environmental
concerns.
Publie aeeess should be required when land is divided iffte more than fbiffir
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2. Developments,uses, and activities on or near the shoreline should not impair
or detract from the public's access to the water or the rights of navigation.
3. Public access should be provided as close as possible to the water's edge
without causing significant ecological impacts and should be designed in
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
4. Opportunities for public access should be identified on publicly owned
shorelines. Public access afforded by shoreline street ends,public utilities and
rights-of-way should be preserved, maintained and enhanced.
5. Public access should be designed to provide for public safety and comfort and
to minimize potential impacts to private property and individual privacy.
There should be a physical separation or other means of clearly delineating
public and private space in order to avoid unnecessary user conflict.
6. Public views from the shoreline upland areas should be enhanced and
preserved. Enhancement of views should not be construed to mean excessive
removal of existing native vegetation that partially impairs views.
7. Public access and interpretive displays should be provided as part of publicly
funded restoration projects where significant ecological impacts can be
avoided.
8. Cityparks, trails and public access facilities adjacent to shorelines The
Diver Trail, Take Mo,-;.1ia Park T Ae T.'o,,.i iek PaFk Sp-;,,..1.,-eek G-eek a 7
should be maintained and enhanced in accordance with City and County
plans.
9. Commercial and industrial waterfront development should be encouraged to
provide a means for visual and pedestrian access to the shoreline area
wherever feasible.
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10. The acquisition of suitable upland shoreline properties to provide access to
publicly owned shorelands should be encouraged.
11. The City should acquire and develop waterfront property on Panther Lake, in
the event of annexation, to provide public access to the shoreline.
c. Regulations
1. Except as provided in regulations 2 and 3, shoreline substantial development
(including land division into more than four lots and PUDs) or Gconditional
muses, either of which front directly on the shoreline, shall provide physical
public access where any of the following conditions are present:
uee€$s-te the shoreline, Rev '"eli4-ems c-useto mitigate this impaet.
ab. Where a development or use will interfere with an existing public access
way, the development or e shall provide ,.,, .lie aeeess t mitigate this
fit. Impacts to public access may include blocking access or
discouraging use of existing on-site or nearby accesses.
e. here a use w ieh is not-a priority shoreline use under- Shoreline
Management Act locates an a sneFeline of the state,the use or
developmen4 shall provide p4lie aeeess to mitigate this impa,
d.Where—a use or development will rteffer-cith a p ublie use of lands or-
waters sd feet to the p4lie tmsst doetrnie, the development shau l pr-ovine
be. Where the development is proposed by a public entity or on public lands.
Unless such access is shown to be incompatible due to reasons of safety,
securi . , or impact to the shoreline environment or where more effective
public access is identified in the City's Comprehensive Parks &
Recreation Plan or the Park& Open Space Element of the Cites
Comprehensive Plan.
f Where ,.,,ilea f tmder the Gity's p.,fks plan.
g Where the rights f,,.,,,ig tie o impaeted, the proposed development.
h. As part of development for- emwa er- depeiid uses(including water
enjoyment and water-relate uitifan3ily developnrent
The shoreline permit file shall describe the impact, the required public access
conditions, and how the conditions address the impact. Mitigation for public
access impacts shall be in accordance with the definition of mitigation and
mitigation sequenciage in Chapter 3 Section BA
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b. Unavoidable health safety haz-afdsto the exist whied eannot
pr-eveiited by any pfaetieal means;
appheation of altemative design featut!es or-other solutions;
d. The eostof pr-ovrdig the aeeess easement or-an altemative affi€nity is
unreasonably dispfopoftionate to the total long term eost of the proposed
development, as deter-mined by the City Cho-eli„e A�istr-ator-;
e. Cign f;..a t o ologie.,1 impacts will result f;-o the publie aeeess w1,ie
mitigated;eannot be
f-. Signifieant undue and unavoidable eonfliet between any
of
3. irora€f to Fneet•zor-cneeoiicrrtions--cr-crrrvcl• TiEvG=c;✓, the iccminust first demonstr-ate and the City Shoreline Administratof detefmine in
not limited tw.
. RegWating y saeeess b ieh means asmainttaini.rgc"rg&t°c-cad/erg
hours of o-
b.Designing sepafation of""e" Emd •,etiyities (e.g.zenees, teffaeHng, use-a
one way .lazi gs hedges, .,,,.1s...,, ing et, 1.
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e. ileyelopi —. s f6f aeeess .,t ., site g p1,ie lly sepafated f;-..,V,
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vista or-tmil system.
4. For multi-family development and subdivisions of land into more than four
parcels, public access need not be provided, however, community access for
residents of that development shall be provided.
5. Shoreline substantial development(including land division into more than
four lots and PUDs) or conditional uses shall minimize impact to public views
of shoreline waterbodies from public land or substantial numbers of
residences.
64. Public access provided by shoreline street ends,public utilities and rights-of-
way shall not be diminished (This is a requirement of RCW 35.79.035 and
RCW 36.87.130).
7-5. Public access sites shall be connected directly to the nearest public street or
public right-of-way and shall include provisions for physically impaired
persons, where feasible.
86. Required public access sites shall be fully developed and available for public
use at the time of occupancy of the use or activity.
9-7. Public access easements and permit conditions shall be recorded on the deed
of title and/or on the face of a plat or short plat as a condition running
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contemporaneous with the authorized land use, at a minimum. Said recording
with the County Assessor's Office shall occur prior to permit
issuanceappfe,,,,a�(RCW 58.17.110).
109. Minimum width of public access easements shall be 20 feet, unless the
City Shoreline Administrator determines that undue hardship would result. In
such cases, easement width may be reduced only to the minimum extent
necessary to relieve the hardship.
119. The standard state approved logo or other approved signs that indicate the
public's right of access and hours of access shall be constructed, installed and
maintained by the applicant in conspicuous locations at public access sites. In
accordance with regulation 3.a. above, signs may control or restrict public
access as a condition of permit approval.
120. Future actions by the applicant, successors in interest, or other parties shall
not diminish the usefulness or value of the public access provided.
131._—Public access facilities may be developed over water provided that all
ecological impacts are mitigated to achieve no net loss of ecological functions.
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Staff Recommended Changes to SMP Chapter 4 Section C.3.c.
Recreational Floats/Swim Platforms
34. A maximum of eight new recreational floats/swim platforms are allowed on
Lake Meridian, as of the effective date of this master program. No new
recreational floats/swim platforms are allowed on Lake Fenwick or Panther
Lake. All new recreational floats on Lake Meridiean are subject to the
following:
a. New floats/platforms shall be up to a maximum of 150 square feet.
b. New floats shall be located:
i. In water with a depth of 10 feet or more measured from ordinary high
water mark at the landward end of the float and may be located up to a
maximum waterward distance of 150 feet, whichever is reached first.
ii. So as not to constitute a hazard to navigation or other public use of the
water.
c. Floats/platforms shall be designed and intended for swim use or other non-
motorized,but water-oriented, use.
d. Height. Floats/platforms must be built so that the deck surface is one (1)
foot above the water's surface and they must have reflectors for nighttime
visibili1y.
e. Retrieval lines shall not float at or near the surface of the water.
f. All float tubs shall be fully encapsulated.
35. Existing recreational floats/swim platforms on all lakes may be repaired
and/or replaced subject to the folio 4ngLtandards in 34. b-f above in addition
to the following:
a. Replacement floats shall be of the same size as the existing float up to a
maximum of 150 square feet.
b. Replaeement fleats shall be plaeed in the same leeation as the existing
float tmiess ene of the following appl�-
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i. The existing float is not leeated in water-with a depth of 10 feet a
more meastwed from ,,,.,a;,,,,,-.,high water aFJ*
The existing float ;s loea4ed in an ., that constitutes ., 1,azat!.a to
fia-vigation or- other--publie tise of the water,
e. D epl.,..om e t floats that must be rel.,eate.l shall be loe to atet!..,;�1,
depths of 10 foot , more measuf:ed fr,,f ,.,.,a;,,ary high water-,,.a fk t the
lan&,ar-d end of the float and may be loeated up to a maximum watefward
,list wee of 150 foot .,1,ieheye-; r-eaehed first
4.Reettatienal floatsshallZ designed and intended o,.swim useor- ther-
e. Height. Rep ^eement floats must b o that the deek surfuEeis one
(1) foot above the water's stwfaee and they mttst have r-efleeter-s fe
nighttime visibility.
fl. Replaeement floats shall be Ailly gr-ated exeept for-these pet4iofis
under-lain by flom tubs.
l'. ^r Rill floa4 tubs l
`h l urrbe fury f„llly eneap sulated.
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suel. as the n f r„ly fife o-ys event on r ak-e
Meridian. T pl.,tfefms if at!ges may be leeated terwat!d of tl�e
0143AIN4 for-a period of time not longer-t-han that fieeessafy to feasenably
aeeemmoda4e the publie event.
Staff Recommended Changes to SMP Chapter 4 Section C.3.c. Page 2
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Table 7. Shoreline Development Standards Matrix
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS'- a Q. c = o.
(Regulatory citation in parentheses) z = O _J cn
Commercial'Development 5.C.#)
Water-dependent setback N/A 0 0 0 N/A N/A
Water-related, water-enjoyment setback N/A 30i2 30i2 50i2 N/A N/A
Nonwater-oriented setback N/A 70i2 70r2 100i2 N/A N/A
Industrial Development (5.C:5)
Water-dependent (5.C.5.c.9) N/A 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Water-related and water-enjoyment4 (5.C.5.c.9) N/A 50r2 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Nonwater-oriented4 (5.C.5.c.9) N/A 100'2 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Accessory Parking
Setbacks4 N/A 70i2 70i2 70i2 N/A3 N/A
Recreational Development
Water-dependent park structures setback N/A 0 0 0 N/A N/A
Water-related, water enjoyment park structures N/A 20' 20' 20' N/A N/A
setback
Nonwater-oriented park structures setback N/A 70i2 70i2 70i2 N/A N/A
(5.C.7.c.4)
Miscellaneous
New agricultural activities setback (5.C.2.c.4) N/A 20r2 20i2 20i2 20i2 N/A
Residential Develop ment4 See regulations in 5.C:8.c
Other provisions in this SMP also apply.
Development Standards Matrix(Votes:
1. See regulation 3.B.1.c.7 for setbacks to accommodate future Green River levee
reconstruction.
2. The City may reduce this dimension if it determines that the type of development allowed
within this SMP and other municipal, state, and federal codes cannot be accommodated
within the allowed site development area by reconfiguring, relocating, or resizing the
proposed development. Where the City reduces a requirement, compensatory mitigation,
such as vegetation enhancement or shoreline armoring removal, must be provided as
determined by the City.
3. See regulation 5.C.8.c for residential development standards.
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4. The setback for all development, except water dependent development, on the Green River
not separated from the shoreline by a levee is 150 feet.
5. For height regulations, see KCC Title 15.04 for the underlying zoning district.
C. Shoreline Use Policies and Regulations
1 . General Policies and Regulations
a. Applicability
The following provisions apply to all uses in shoreline jurisdiction.
b. Policy
1. The City should give preference to those uses that are consistent with the
control of pollution and prevention of damage to the natural environment, or
are unique to or dependent upon uses of the state's shoreline areas.
2. The City should ensure that all proposed shoreline development will not
diminish the public's health, safety, and welfare, as well as the land or its
vegetation and wildlife, and should endeavor to protect property rights while
implementing the policies of the Shoreline Management Act.
3. The City should reduce use conflicts by prohibiting or applying special
conditions to those uses which are not consistent with the control of pollution
and prevention of damage to the natural environment or are not unique to or
dependent upon use of the state's shoreline. In implementing this provision,
preference should be given first to water-dependent uses, then to water-related
uses and water-enjoyment uses.
4. The City should encourage the fall use of existing urban areas before
expansion of intensive development allowed.
c. Regulations
1. Developments that include a mix of water-oriented and nonwater-oriented
uses may be considered water-oriented provided the City's Shoreline
Administrator finds that the proposed development does give preference to
those uses that are consistent with the control of pollution and prevention of
damage to the natural environment, are dependent on a shoreline location, or
enhance the public's ability to enjoy the shoreline.
2. All uses not explicitly covered in the section of the SMP require a conditional
use permit. The City's Shoreline Administrator should impose conditions to
ensure that the proposed development meets the policies of this master
program
3. All development and uses must conform to all of the provisions in the SMP.
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