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City Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 03/08/2010 (3)
ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ben Wolters, Director PLANNING DIVISION Fred N. Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director KEN T Charlene Anderson,AICP, Manager w A s H I N G T v H Phone: 253-856-5454 Fax: 253-856-6454 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent,WA 98032-5895 AGENDA LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD HEARING &WORKSHOP MARCH 8, 2010 7:00 P.M. LUPB MEMBERS: CITY STAFF Dana Ralph, Chair Fred Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director Jack Ottini, Vice Chair Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Mgr Steve Dowell William D Osborne, AICP, Long Range Planner Navdeep Gill Lydia Moorehead, AICP,Parks/Open Space Planner Jon Johnson Gloria Gould Wessen,AICP,Planner/GIS Coordinator Aleanna Kondelis-Halpin Kim Adams Pratt, Assistant City Attorney Barbara Phillips Pamela Mottram, Administrative Secretary This is to notify you that the Land Use and Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing followed by a Workshop on MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 in Kent City Hall, City Council Chambers East and West, 220 4t"Avenue South, Kent, at 7:00 P.M. The public is welcome to attend the public hearing and all interested persons may have an opportunity to speak. Any person wishing to submit oral or written comments on the proposed amendments may do so prior to or at the meeting. The agenda will include the following item(s): 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of the February 22, 2010 Minutes 4. Added Items to Agenda 5. Communications 6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. CPA-2009-1(A) Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Charlene Anderson) Consideration of an amendment to the Capital Facilities Element of Kent's Comprehensive Plan to update inventories of lane miles and bridges and reference to the 2008 Transportation Master Plan. 2. CPA-2009-1(B) Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Lydia Moorehead) Consideration of adoption of the Parks and Open Space Plan, and an amendment to the Parks & Open Space and Capital Facilities Elements of Kent's Comprehensive Plan and incorporation of the Parks and Open Space Plan into the Kent Comprehensive Plan. 8. WORKSHOP: 1. CPZ-2007-2 Midway Development Regulations(Charlene Anderson) Discussion of Kent City Code District Regulations Chapter 15 - Kent Zoning Code; Sections 15.03, 15.04, 15.05, 15.06 and 15.07, and the Zoning Districts Map and the Land Use Map as it pertains to Pacific Highway South (aka Midway). 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) For further information or copies of the staff report(s) or text of the proposed amendment(s) contact the Planning Division office at(253)856-5454. You may access the City's website for documents pertaining to the Land Use and Planning Board at:http://kentwa.igm2.com/citizens/Default.aspx?DepartmentlD=1004. This page intentionally left blank. 1 LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD MINUTES February 22, 2010 Board Members Present: Chair Dana Ralph, Vice-Chair Jack Ottini, Steve Dowell, Navdeep Gill, Jon Johnson, Aleanna Kondelis-Halpin, Barbara Phillips Staff Members Present: Charlene Anderson, Kim Adams Pratt and Pamela Mottram 3. Approval of Minutes Ottini MOVED and Dowell SECONDED a Motion to approve the January 25, 2010 Minutes. Motion PASSED 7-0. 4. Added Items None S. Communications None 6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings None 7. Cottage Housing Demonstration Ordinance Planning Manager Charlene Anderson stated that the purpose of this hearing is to consider allowing flexibility in the maximum number of cottage housing units currently permitted per the Cottage Housing Demonstration Ordinance. Anderson stated that staff received two proposals. The Cottage Housing Committee denied one and conditionally approved one proposal for 30 units. Anderson presented five options for consideration. She stated that staff recommends Option 3 with added language:"The Cottage Housing Committee may select and staff may approve a demonstration project with a greater percentage of carriage units or a greater maximum number of cottage housing units if the project demonstrates a superior level of unique site design, architectural design, building materials, open space, landscaping, or sustainable development': Anderson submitted Comments for the record from Don Iverson (Exhibit 1) with the Apple Lane Development Team, indicating his support to retain a 24-unit maximum development. Ottini MOVED and Dowell SECONDED a Motion to accept Don Iverson's comments into the record. Motion Carried 7-0. Chair Ralph declared the Public Hearing open. Jon Ruth, 19400 108th Ave SE #200, Renton, WA 98055 stated that he represents the Blueberry Cottage proposal. The project site consists of 4 acres. He stated that this project could be a flagship project for the city paving the way for future cottage developments. Ruth stated that the Blueberry Cottage development will not build out to maximum capacity and one garage will be provided per housing unit to be used strictly for parking. He stated that the landscaping plan will retain mature old growth trees. Ruth voiced his support to allow up to a 30 unit cottage housing development. Sam Pace, 29839 -154th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042 stated that he represents King County Association of Realtors. He spoke in support of the Cottage Housing Demonstration Ordinance adopted in November 2008 by Kent City Council. Pace voiced support for Option 3. Seeing no further speakers, Dowell MOVED and Johnson SECONDED a Motion to Close the Public Hearing. Motion Carried 7-0. After deliberating Dowell MOVED and Kondelis-Halpin SECONDED a Motion to approve Option 3 as recommended by staff along with the underlined portion of language delineated with a side-mark of 5 moving this forward to City Council. Motion Carried 7-0. Adiournment Johnson MOVED and Phillips SECONDED a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion PASSED 7-0. Ralph declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager Secretary of the Board P:\Planning\LUPB\2010\Minutes\02-22-10-LU PB-Mlnutes.doc Land Use and Planning Board Hearing February 22, 2010 Page 1 of 1 2 This page intentionally left blank. 3 ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ben Wolters, Director PLANNING DIVISION Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager KEN T Phone: 253-856-5454 W A 5 H I NGTON Fax: 253-856-6454 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent, WA 98032-5895 March 1, 2010 TO: Chair Dana Ralph and Land Use and Planning Board Members FROM: William D. Osborne, AICP, Long-Range Planner RE: CPA-2009-1(A) Capital Facilities Element Inventory of Streets March 8, 2010 Public Hearing MOTION: Move to Approve/Deny/Modify the proposed amendments to the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan related to inventories of streets and bridges and reference to the 2008 Transportation Master Plan as proposed by staff. BACKGROUND: The revision proposes to update the Capital Facilities Element inventory of streets by total centerline miles and lane miles by street type, number of bridges, and the reference to the 2008 Transportation Master Plan. Please note that based on discussions with the Public Works Engineering staff, the proposed amendment changes slightly the data that were provided in the original docket application. SUMMARY: At their November 18, 2008 meeting, the City Council approved the 2008 Annual Docket Report as recommended by the Planning & Economic Development Committee on November 10, 2008. This proposed amendment to the Capital Facilities Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan seeks to revise the inventory of streets and bridges and update language to reference the 2008 Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The SEPA Responsible Official has determined the proposal is procedural in nature and no further SEPA review is required. The amendment was discussed in the January 111h Land Use & Planning Board workshop. CA/WO/pm S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AM END MENTS\2009\C PA-2009-1(A)PublicWks_Street-Inventories\LUPB\03-08-10_CPA-2009-1(A)StaffRpt.doc Enc: Dkt-2008-1 Application and attached material Staff correspondence dated July 20-29, 2009, and attached street inventory figures cc: Fred N. Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Dir Charlene Anderson,AICP, Planning Mgr Tim LaPorte, Public Works Director Cathy Mooney, Sr.Transportation Planner Lydia Moorehead, Parks Planner 4 This page intentionally left blank. 5 Tacoma P5 Pipeline project will provide a sufficient supply of water for future peak demand for the next twenty years. TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES Within the City there are city, state, county, and private roads totaling 273.38 ^^^*^"line Of those that the City maintains are city and state streets totaling 240.38 centerline miles,—_#)fe-There are 48.0248.92 lane miles of Pr-ine-iAePrincipal Arterials; 111.1314.51—_lane miles of Minor Arterials; 1�54149.63 lane miles of Collector Streets; and 240.31�N-91 lane miles of Residential feadsStreets. There are also n-im—fourteen (914) bridges in Kent. A complete assessment of transportation facilities is considered in the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element, and in the Geniprehefisi, Transportation Master Plan (TMP)which was a#ieipated--adopted in 2AMjune 2008. Figures 9.1--and--9.3through 9.24 found in the Transportation Element illustrates Kent's existing and planned transportation facilities. PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES AND LEVEL-OF-SERVICE Most of Kent's residential areas are served by the Kent School District No. 415. The Renton School District serves students from an area of Kent near the north city limits, and Kent students residing along the western city limits attend Federal Way Schools or Highline Schools. Kent students residing along the southern city limits might attend Auburn Schools. Most school districts also have historically considered acceptance of transfer requests or waivers for students residing in households located outside of district boundaries. Detailed inventories of school district capital facilities and levels-of-service are contained in the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) of each school district. The CFPs of the Kent, Auburn and Federal Way School Districts have been adopted as part of the City's Capital Facilities Element. Updates of the CFPs of these three(3) districts reflect changes in their C1Ps, and school impact fees assessed on residential development within Kent are adopted annually. CFPs for other school districts serving Kent households are incorporated by reference, although no school impact fees are collected by these school districts for residential development within Kent. Estimated total student enrollment figures of Kent's Planning Area households for each school district are provided in the Table 8.7 below. Locations of schools within the Kent School District and the boundaries of other school districts serving Kent's Planning Area are illustrated in Figure 8.6. Table 8.7 ESTIMATED STUDENT ENROLLMENT Kent Auburn Federal Highline Renton School School Way School School District District School District District District Estimated Total Kent Planning Area Resident 16,909 108 1,912 314 56 Student Enrollment Capital Facilities 8-30 Policy CF-29.6: Develop and implement a water rate structure that promotes the efficient use of water. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES & FACILITIES GOALS &POLICIES The goals, policies, ate--levels-of-service (LOS) and inventories related to the provision of transportation services and facilities are contained in the Transportation Element of this Comprehensive Plan-and the Transportation Master PlanfutuFe Compr-ehensive Ti-aiispor-tation Plan to be eempleted in 2004. ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES GOALS & POLICIES The City of Kent has established siting criteria for essential public facilities, which are defined by the State in RCW 36,70A.200(l)to "include those facilities that are typically difficult to site, such as airports, state education facilities and state or regional transportation facilities as defined in RCW 47.06.140,state and local correctional facilities,solid waste handling facilities, and in-patient facilities including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities, group homes, and' secure community transition facilities as defined in RCW 71.09.020." The following goals and policies reaffirm Kent's commitment to a fair process for locating such facilities. Goal CF-30: The City shall participate in a cooperative inter jurisdictional process to determine siting of essential public facilities of county-wide, regional, or state-wide nature. Policy CF-30.1: Proposals for siting essential public facilities within the City of Kent or within the City's growth boundary shall be reviewed for consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan during the initial stages of the proposal process. Policy CF-30.2: When warranted by the special character of the essential facility, the City shall apply the regulations and criteria of Kent Zoning Code Section 15.04.150, Special use combining district, to applications for siting such facilities to insure adequate review, including public participation. Conditions of approval, including design conditions, conditions, shall be imposed upon such uses in the interest of the welfare of the City and the protection ofthe environment. Capital Facilities 8-51 7 Planning services Location:400 W:IS a Mail to:220 4th Avenue •"Kent,WiA,98032=5895 ® Permit Center(253)856-5302 -FAX:(253)�856-6412 E T www.ci.kent.w6ms/permitcenter WASHINGTON PLANNING SERVICES Doket Form for Amendments c to the Comprehensive Plan Please print in black ink only. A?d Devemopment Regulations Application Name: C1�PiTf�L /�• /Q)72 /.1`T Docket#: P — 7_GY� OFFICE USE ONLY �L�?fir "" OFFICE USE ONLY,'Date Application Received: Received by: 14o, Applicant: �Z Name: C AJ Money I Ci ry d_kenT _ Daytime Phone: X S!64q Mailing Address: &6, L'o rA Ave S Fax Number: X. 6S00 City/State/Zip: K nl WA gg03z-9995 Signature: Professional License No: E-mail: C:mDfoYe eV kenr lvq•u S Agent/Consultant/Attorney: (mandatory if primary contact is different from applicant) Name: Daytime Phone: Mailing Address: Fax Number: City/State/Zip: E-mail: Signature Please provide a statement in the space provided below or on an attached sheet as needed for the suggested change(s)to the comprehensive plan or development regulations with regards to the relevant criteria listed below: • Detailed statement of the proposal and reason G How the change would be compliant with the for the amendment; Growth Management Act; • Anticipated impacts of the change, including How the change would be compliant with the the geographic area affected and issues Countywide Planning Policies;and presented; How functional plans (e.g.subarea plans, utility • Why existing comprehensive plan and plans) and capital improvement-programs (e.g. development regulations should not continue in transportation improvement program) support effect or why existing criteria no longer apply; the change. Recommend an update to the Capital Facilities Element to show current data as identified by a Public Works Operations inventory of Streets which was conducted in the summer of 2008 Also, please delete the reference to an anticipated 2004 Comprehensive Transportation Plan and replace that with the 2008 Transportation Master Plan The changes requested are on pages 8-24 (Transportation Facilities) and 8-39 (Transportation Goals and Policies). Drafts of suggested Updates are attached on a separate sheet. These changes will provide the most up-to-date data that is available for inclusion in the next update of the City's Comprehensive Plan. PUBLIC WKS ENGR (C Mooney) DKT-2008-1 Gxi-2 Ch 8-Cap Fac Elem - Kent Comp Plan Text Amdmts-ref to the Transportation Facilities Section. Contact: (WO) 9/08 8 Suggested 2008 updates to the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan Page 8-24 - Transportation Facilities Within the City there,are city, state, county and private roads. Of those that the City maintains are city and state streets totaling 245.3 centerline miles. There are 53.95 lane miles of Principal Arterials; 116.25 lane miles of Minor Arterials; 145.04 lane miles of Collector Streets: and 244.24 lane miles of Residential Streets. There are also fourteen (14) bridges in Kent. A complete assessment of transportation facilities is considered in the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element and in the Transportation Master Plan which was adopted in June 2008. Figures 9.3 through 9.24 found in the Transportation Element illustrate# Kent's existing and planned transportation facilities. Page 8-39 --- Transportation Services and Facilities Goals and Policies The goals, policies and levels-of-service (LOS) related to the provision of transportation services and facilities are contained in the Transportation Element of this Comprehensive Plan and the Transportation Master Plan. 9 Osborne, WHIJam 31 From: Cordova, Jim Sent: Wednesday,July 29, 2009 5:55 PM To: Mooney,Cathy Cc: Osborne,William; Burke, Charlie; Palowez, Kurt Subject: RE: Street miles by classification Cathy Charlie and I communicate constantly and we are actually impressed with how close the 2 completely disparate database reports came'in totals. The differences,we already know why but the fix to make them equal is a several year drill down. Either of us can explain the different figures from our respective software. When you are talking 1 mile with 4000 features I feel`' really good about the results. We are working at improving the GIS and Centerline PMS constantly. I think that because lane miles are a data driven compilation from Centerline, it is better at this time to stay constant with that source and eventually we will be in agreement. I just put a confidence rating of high on both systems by performing this analysis - so it was well worthwhile. aim Cordova, GIs Analyst „� s i Design Engineering I Public Works Department ., .4�.� •� 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent,WA 98032 . ... w E T Phone 253-856-5526 w iura�au {j WWw.choosekent.com PLEASE CONSMER THE ENVIRONMENT SWORE PRiPdTING THIS E-MAIL From: Mooney, Cathy Sent: Wednesday,July 29, 2009 4:06 PM To: Cordova,Jim Subject: FW: Street miles by classification Jim, I sent Bill Osborne the copy of the Centerline Miles & Lane Miles you worked up for me but I recommended that he stay with the other database because that matches what he used in the Comprehensive Plan last year and the year before. Since we can't make them match, we might as well be consistent in this particular document. I will continue to.work with Charlie Burke to see why his database is so different from the GIS one. Thanks again for this data. Cathy From: Mooney, Cathy Sent. Wednesday,July 29, 2009 3:44 PM To: Osborne, William Cc: Anderson, Charlene; Mullen, Steve Subject: RE: Street miles by classification • 1 10 32 Unfortunately I still don't have a clear answer for you. .I'm leaving on vacation in about 2 hours so'I'm going to send you all the information I have. I received the latest inventory from the pavement management specialist, Charlie Burke, who takes a physical inventory of the condition of every street each year. He measures and records it as he does this. That's one set of numbers. I also received the latest numbers of by functional classification from GIS, Jim Cordova. This includes new streets which have been built in the last year and accepted by the City as public streets. That's a different set of numbers. The two sets of numbers are close but not the same. The two guys cannot reconcile the two sets of numbers. They each believe their numbers to be the correct ones and they have never been able to get them to match over the years. Sorry I couldn't solve this before I had to leave. Personally, I would go with the pavement management specialist's numbers. Whichever numbers you choose to use, do not count Alleys, Ramps, nor streets which are Outside City Limits. Also, GIS shows individual numbers for the 3 sub-sets of Collectors. We" would prefer that these 3 Collector types be combined as the Pavement Management database shows. I will forward the numbers by separate email. Cathy i From: Osborne, William Sent: Monday,July 20, 2009 12:00 PM To: Mooney, Cathy Cc: Anderson, Charlene Subject: Street miles by classification Cathy, As I review the docketed amendment to the Capital Facilities Element relating to the amended" Transportation Master Plan and Transportation Element, I note a discrepancy between the road inventory figures in the documents. Would you please review these documents (particularly noting Figure 9.3 on page 9-20 in the updated Transportation Element) and clarify the discrepancy? << File: DI<t-2008-1_Application.pdf>> File:Chapter9-TransportationElement-AilSections-OrdinanceNo3884.doc>> Thanks, iWilliam D. Osborne, AICP, Planner <<OLE Object: Picture(Device Independent Bitmap)>> Planning Services I Community Development Department 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 Direct 253-856-5437 ( Main 253-856-5454 2 11 Functional Class and Pavement Length Summary City of Kent - November 20,2008 Functional % Centerline Lane -Classification- -Length- Miles Miles Principle Arterial(City) 3.9 9.50 47.32 Minor Arterial 16.2 38.98 118.32 Collector 28.3 68.18 145.64 Residential 49.9 120.28 243.85 Alleys 1.6 3.93 7.86 Totals/Averages- 241.00 563.25 *Source: Centerline Functional Class and Pavement Length Summary ** City of Kent - July 27,2009 Functional % Centerline Lane -Classification- --Length- Miles Miles Principle Arterial(City) 4.2 10.17 48.92 Minor Arterial 14.1 33.87 111.13 Industrial Collector 5.5 13.14 33.49 Residential Collector Arterial 11.9 28.56 60.02 Residential Collector 11.5 27.74 56.12 Residential 49.7 119.51 240.31 Ramps 0.3 0.63 1.09 Alleys 1.9 4.47 8.26 Outside City Limits 1.0 2.29 6.22 Totals/Averages- 100.0 240.38 565.56 "Source: City of Kent GIS Transportation Comp 2009.xlsx 12 This page intentionally left blank. 13 ECONOMIC and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ben Wolters, Director PLANNING DIVISION • Fred N Satterstrom, AICP, Planning Director KEN T Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager W A S H I N G T O N Phone: 253-856-5454 Fax: 253-856-6454 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032-5895 March 1, 2010 TO: Chair Dana Ralph and Land Use and Planning Board Members FROM: Lydia Moorehead, Park Planner THRU: Jeff Watling, Parks & Community Services Director RE: #CPA-2009-1(B) Park & Open Space Plan For Hearing of March 8, 2010 MOTION: I move to recommend approval of the Park & Open Space Plan and the proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan Park & Open Space Element and Capital Facilities Element, and to forward said recommendation to the Kent Parks & Human Services Committee. SUMMARY: In 2009, efforts began to update the City's Park & Open Space Plan, formerly called the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Community Services Plan. This plan was last updated in June 2000. It is intended that the Park & Open Space Plan be adopted concurrently with an amendment to the Park & Open Space Element (Chapter 10) of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and that the plan be included as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan (reference docket item #Dkt- 2008-2). Staff is proposing a revision to the Park & Open Space Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include a summary of the relevant sections of the updated Parks & Open Space Plan. In addition, minor changes to the Capital Facilities Element are also proposed, so that the two Comprehensive Plan Elements are consistent with one another. BACKGROUND: The Park & Open Space Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan is required by the Growth Management Act. The Element must include estimates of park and recreation demand for at least a ten-year period, an evaluation of facilities and service needs; and an evaluation of intergovernmental coordination opportunities to provide regional approaches for meeting park and recreational demand (RCW 36.70A.070(8)). The Parks & Open Space Plan contains the required information, which will be summarized and incorporated as an amendment to the Park and Open Space element of the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the Park and Open Space Element must be consistent with the Capital Facilities Plan Element as it relates to park and recreation facilities. Therefore, the Capital Facilities 14 Element is also updated to reflect changes included in the Park & Open Space Element. The Parks & Open Space Plan update process included a public outreach component through a survey and public workshop. Further opportunities for public participation have been made available at each milestone of the update process via notices in the Kent Reporter, utility mailings, the City's website and email updates. The Parks & Open Space Plan examines Kent's existing park and open space system, assesses needs, identifies short- and long-term capital recommendations and details potential funding sources. The purpose of the plan is to guide future acquisition, development and redevelopment of parks and open spaces in the next 20 years. Since the last LUPB workshop, maps have been added to the Park & Open Space Plan and minor edits have been completed. No substantive changes have occurred. Additional formatting to maps and the draft plan is anticipated to occur prior to final adoption before City Council. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Park & Open Space Plan, its incorporation into the Comprehensive Plan, and amendments to the Park & Open Space Element and the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan as presented by staff. CA/LM/pm S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMEN DMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\3-8-10_StaffRpt.doc Enc: A- Draft Park&Open Space Plan, B- Draft Park&Open Space Element,C- Draft Capital Facilities Element, D-SEPA Determination &SEPA Checklist cc: Jeff Watling, Parks&Community Services Director Fred N Satterstrom,AICP, Planning Director Charlene Anderson,AICP, Planning Manager Project File LUPB Hearing CPA-2009-1 Park &Open Space Plan March 8, 2010 Page 2 of 2 15 Draft Park & Open Space Plan Kent Park, Recreation & Community Services �� KENT 16 This page intentionally left blank. 17 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Table of Contents WHO WE ARE... 1. Introduction ................................................................. 1 WHERE WE ARE... 2. Background.................................................................. 3 Natural Resource Characteristics.................................... 4 Demographic Profile ..................................................... 4 3. Park Inventory & Classification ....................................... 7 WHERE WE WANT TO GO... 4. Goals and Policies ....................................................... 13 5. Needs Analysis ........................................................... 26 Level of Service (LOS) ................................................ 26 Demographics ........................................................... 29 Public Participation ..................................................... 29 Regional Coordination................................................. 30 HOW WE WILL GET THERE... 6. Implementation .......................................................... 32 Overview .................................................................. 32 CoreThemes............................................................. 32 Long Term Capital Recommendations (2010-2030) ........ 34 Short Term Capital Recommendations (2010-2020) ....... 37 Financing .................................................................. 40 7. Appendices ................................................................ 44 A. Public Involvement................................................ 44 B. Relevant Regulations............................................. 48 C. Capital Facilities Plan ............................................. 50 D. Resolution/Ordinance Adopting Plan ........................ 52 18 19 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 1. Introduction Over the past several decades Kent has developed an award-winning network of parks, open spaces and recreation facilities. Kent's park and open space system provides a wide variety of recreation experiences, from the Arbor Heights 360 skate park and climbing pinnacle and the passive nature of Clark Lake Park, to the regional draw of the Russell Road softball/baseball complex and our stunning downtown gathering place, Town Square Plaza. Kent Parks' vision - "Creating a Better Community"- emphasizes the role parks play in the make-up of a vibrant community. Meeting the needs of our residents has strongly influenced the character of the City's park system and has helped create a well-rounded and expansive network of recreational opportunities. Our recent park survey resulted in positive comments about the City's existing system. Kent parks serve a community that has grown not only in numbers but in area and diversity. Kent is now home to more families, children and seniors than ever before. A quarter of Kent's residents were born outside the U.S. and one-third speak a language other than English at home. Over the past 20 years, the City has doubled in size as urban growth areas have been annexed. As Kent transitions from a suburban community to an urban center, the need to build upon Kent's legacy is crucial to meet the changing community's needs. The Park Plan update establishes a vision of a park system that addresses urbanization in its future development to better serve a growing community. The Park Plan is a tool to help Kent meet this challenge. Park Plan Objectives The purpose of this plan is to guide the future acquisition, development and redevelopment of parks and open spaces as we progress into the next 20 years. This plan examines Kent's existing park and open space system, assesses needs, identifies short- and long-term recommendations, details funding sources and prioritizes our next steps. In addition, the plan will be incorporated into the City's Comprehensive Plan as an implementing document and will allow the City to retain eligibility for State grant funds. The Growth Management Act (GMA) provides planning goals for Parks and Open Spaces. Although the Park Plan is a required element under GMA, Kent has long maintained a Park and Open Space Element because park and recreational opportunities are viewed as an integral part of the City and essential to the quality of life for its residents. A summary of the Park Plan will be included in the Park and Open Space Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. i 20 Chapter 2 - Introduction Philosophy The mission for the Park and Community Services Department is to enrich the quality of life in Kent by providing parks and facilities that are safe, attractive, and that offer enjoyable and meaningful recreation and cultural programs, and supports human services. This is accomplished via development and maintenance of parks and facilities, professional programming, and the optimum utilization of community resources. The following mission statement articulates the Department's commitment to the community: Vision: Creating a Better Community Mission: Dedicated to Enriching Lives 1. We are committed to providing safe and inviting parks and facilities. 2. We offer meaningful and inclusive recreational, cultural and human service programs. 3. We are responsive, encouraging and ethical in our dedication to the community by providing: . . . Personal Benefits that strengthen self esteem, improve health and promote self sufficiency. . . . Social Benefits that bring families together and unite people within our diverse community. . . . Economic Benefits that welcome new business relocation and expansion, leading to a more productive work force and increased tourism opportunities. . . . Environmental Benefits that protect and preserve natural and open space areas and enhance air and water quality. As we seek to develop a park and open space system that adequately meets the needs of Kent's residents, this Plan will provide the necessary guidance to help us fulfill the Department's mission and work toward creating a better community. 2 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)ParksBOpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).docx 21 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 2. Background The City of Kent is the fourth largest city in King County, with a culturally diverse population of 88,380 (April 2009 OFM Official Estimate). Annexation of the Panther Lake area to the northeast of the City's limits in July 2010 will add an additional five square miles and approximately 24,000 residents to Kent's 2010 population. Kent has a unique makeup, from its distinct residential neighborhoods, its regional manufacturing center and regional urban center, to an extensive network of natural features; these make Kent an attractive destination for living, working and conducting business. Situated between Seattle and Tacoma, Kent's city limits cover a geographic area of 29 square miles with major residential areas on the east and west hills, a warehouse and distribution hub in the valley, a vibrant urban center, and commercial nodes scattered throughout. Over the past several decades Kent has developed an established network of parks, open spaces and recreation facilities totaling more than 1,400 acres. In 2003, Kent was selected Sports Illustrated Sportstown USA, which recognized Kent's innovation in the development of park facilities and programming. In addition to providing parks and open spaces, Kent offers a wide variety of recreation programs. Kent's service area goes beyond the city limits, serving the entire Kent School District and portions of the Highline and Federal Way School Districts. Figure 1: City of Kent General Map d m s 188 sT h i Legend Major Water Features s 192 sT > J e Wetlands s1s sT � � E1e6s w - s zoo sT 200 sT G e Park Facilities g s zoo s s 00 sT j �i k Minor Water Features a w 6� Potential Annexation Area _ S2oa T sE2 sT E 212 s City Limits w s 16s a �p s 223 sT —� t N . > SE zza sT S 22E T _ a c 9A 'a • lAM s s 240 sT r� SE 2(0 ST L 524 sT O > 4 r _ p Cre w Soo ek 51 E25& q 5260E q Y SF. ? i[k a dl s 7z sT ] ST 527S ST 'I sz sT a 3 22 Chapter 2 - Background Natural Resource Characteristics Kent is lucky to have a wide variety of natural systems that help define our city and make it unique. Some of the larger systems include two waters of the state: the Green River which runs north-south along the west side of the City and Lake Meridian located on Kent's east hill. There are several other shoreline areas in Kent as designated by the Shoreline Management Act, which include: Lake Fenwick, Green River Natural Resource Area, Springbrook Creek, portions of Soos Creek, and the Mill Creek Auburn Floodway. In addition to these, the City has many areas that are considered critical or environmentally sensitive such as wetlands, streams, fish and wildlife habitat, geologic hazard areas, frequently flooded areas and aquifer recharge areas. An extensive urban forest stretches across and within many of these natural systems. Kent's natural systems have been pressured by widespread development over the years; however, many of these areas are incorporated and protected within the City's parks and open spaces. The City has the opportunity to further protect and utilize these areas through increased stewardship and through acquisition of natural areas that are currently within private ownership. An example of recent efforts to preserve Kent's natural areas is the development of an urban forestry management program, currently underway. This program, titled Green Kent, will contain a 20- year action plan to manage our natural areas and take advantage of our enthusiastic volunteers by training residents to become volunteer stewards. The community recognizes the need to protect natural areas. Our most recent park survey indicated that natural and open space areas were rated of extremely high importance to our users. Demographic Profile Demand for park facilities is directly related to the makeup of the community in areas such as population, age, ethnic diversity and household makeup. A look at Kent's demographics is one measure that can help determine how much and what kind of park land is needed to serve the specific needs of the community. The demographic information below is a broad overview based on information developed from the 2000 U.S. Census data. Population Growth Significant growth over the last 20 years has underscored the need to plan for the next phase of Kent's parks and open spaces so that these spaces continue to meet the needs of the growing community. We also recognize that, due to fiscal constraints, we need to become more creative in the maintenance, redevelopment and programming of our existing parks as well as in the acquisition of future parks and open spaces. Establishing partnerships with other organizations will become 4 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)ParksBOpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).docx 23 CITY of KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 increasingly important if we are to continue to provide and maintain quality parks and open spaces. The City of Kent is the ninth largest city in Washington and fourth largest city in King County. Figure 1 depicts Kent's population growth, by decade, since 1960, and also reflects population projections to 2031. Annexation of the Panther Lake area to the northeast of the City's limits in July 2010 will add an additional five square miles and approximately 24,000 residents to Kent's 2010 population. By the year 2031, Kent's population is projected to reach 133,347 (or 133,857 including all potential annexation areas). Kent grew at an average rate of 10.9 percent per year in the 1990's compared to an average of 6.4 percent per year in the 1980's. Several significant annexations occurred in the 1990's which account for a large part of the population increase during the 1990's. Figure 2: Kent Population Growth 1960-2031 Kent Population Growth 160000 140000 133,347 120000 11238 100000 79,5 80000 60000 37,9 40000 23,152 20000 16,275 , 0 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2031 U.S. Census Bureau/OFM/PSRC/KingCounty Households There were 31,113 households in Kent in 2000, with an average of 2.53 persons per household, up from 2.33 in 1990. Family households make up 63 percent of households in Kent, with 38 percent of all households having children (individuals under 18 years of age) and 13.9 percent of all households including seniors (individuals 65 years and over). 5 24 Chapter 2 - Background Ethnic Diversity Kent's ethnic diversity is growing rapidly. Close to 29 percent of Kent's residents identified themselves as a race other than white, compared to 11 percent in the 1990 Census. The ethnic makeup of Kent is 70.8 percent white, 9.4 percent Asian, 8.2 percent African American, 8.1 Hispanic, 0.9 percent Native American, 0.7 percent Pacific Islander, 4.7 percent from other races and 5.3 percent from two or more races. The American Community Survey estimates that from 2005-2007, 31 percent of Kent's residents spoke a language other than English at home. Of those speaking another language, 30 percent spoke Spanish and 70 percent spoke some other language, and 56 percent reported that they did not speak English very well. The American Community Survey also estimates that from 2005-2007, 25 percent of people living in Kent were foreign born. Age Makeup Kent's population appears to be aging with an increased number of seniors and a higher median age. There are also a greater number of children under the age of 18. The 2000 census found that 27.7 percent of Kent's population was less than 18 years of age, compared to 24.7 percent in 1990. The 2000 census found that 7.3 percent of the population was 65 years or older, compared to 6.5 percent in 1990. The median age in 2000 was 31.8 years. The American Community Survey estimates that the median age from 2005-2007, was 33.9 years. Figure 3: Age Groups as a Percentage of Population 199❑ Population 2000 Populaton 6% 7% ■0-17 �' 1, ■O-17 ■ 18-44 [ 20 /0 ' ■18-44 ij 45-64 o 45-65 ❑65+ ❑65+ 4 6 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)ParksBOpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).docx 25 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 3. Park Inventory & Classification Kent owns or leases 1,434 acres of park land. The majority of this park land is natural resource land, while the remaining is distributed between Community and Neighborhood Parks, Recreation Facilities and undeveloped land. Since 2000, over 87 acres of additional park land have been acquired. Park land from the Panther Lake Annexation, effective July 2010, is included in the inventory below. The City's park land is generally broken down into the following categories: Figure 4: Total Parks by Classification Community Parks 12% 8% 6% 1% Neighborhood Parks 7% 6% Indoor Recreation Facility Outdoor Recreation Facility Natural Resource 60% Undeveloped Golf Course Community Parks - A park that serves the entire City of Kent and includes facilities or amenities that are not offered elsewhere in the city. Amenities will vary at each park and may include boating, swimming, fishing, group picnic shelters, play equipment, trails, sport courts and ball fields. Access to the park is by car, public transit, foot or bicycle. Off-street parking is provided. There are eight Community Parks with a total of 111.9 acres. Facility Location Acres 1. Arbor Heights 360 east 2.82 2. Green River Parks Anderson Park valley 0.30 Briscoe Park valley 7.00 Cottonwood Grove valley 0.77 Russell Woods Park valley 7.00 Three Friends Park valley 1.00 Van Doren's Landing Park valley 10.00 7 26 Chapter 3 - Park Inventory & Classification 3. Lake Meridian Park east 16.02 4. Morrill Meadows east 16.31 5. Old Fishing Hole valley 5.70 6. Town Square Plaza valley 0.77 7. Urban Core Parks Burlington Green* valley 0.22 Castlereagh Park* valley 0.21 First Avenue Plaza valley 0.60 Kaibara Park* valley 0.56 Kherson valley 0.58 Rosebed Park* valley 0.23 Sunnfjord Park valley 0.21 Titus Railroad Park valley 0.30 Uplands Extension* (Rotary Basketball & Lions Skate) valley 4.10 Yangzhou Park* valley 0.21 8. West Fenwick Park (includes West Hill Skate Park) west 37.00 Total 111.91 * Leased Land Neighborhood Park - A park designed to meet the active and passive recreation needs of an immediate neighborhood. A neighborhood is defined by surrounding arterial streets and access is usually by foot or bicycle. Parking spaces are typically not provided, unless on-street parking is not available, accessible or safe. Neighborhood parks have amenities for casual activities that are not programmed or organized. Amenities may include play equipment, picnic tables, hard courts (basketball, tennis), walking trails, and open grass areas. There are 27 neighborhood parks with a total of 90.33 acres. Facility Location Acres 1. Canterbury Neighborhood Park east 2.08 2. Chestnut Ridge Park east 3.33 3. Commons Park valley 2.66 4. East Hill Park east 4.62 5. Eastridge Park east 0.80 6. Garrison Creek Park east 5.00 7. Glenn Nelson Park west 10.00 8. Gowe Street Mini Park valley 0.10 9. Green Tree Park east 1.47 10. Green View Park east 1.10 11. Kiwanis Tot Lot #1 valley 0.60 12. Kiwanis Tot Lot #2 valley 0.41 13. Kiwanis Tot Lot #3 east 0.75 14. Kiwanis Tot Lot #4 valley 0.35 15. Linda Heights Park west 4.20 16. Meridian Glen Park east 5.47 17. Naden Avenue RV Park valley 0.70 8 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)ParksBOpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).docx 27 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 18. Park Orchard Park east 7.22 19. Pine Tree Park east 9.80 20. Salt Air Vista Park west 2.00 21. Scenic Hill Park east 4.10 22. Seven Oaks Park east 0.50 23. Springwood Park east 10.00 24. Sun Meadows east 1.54 25. Tudor Square Park east 4.70 26. Turnkey Park east 6.53 27. Walnut Grove east 0.30 Total 90.33 Recreation Facility - Buildings and parks used by the community for social, cultural and programmed recreation. Outdoor recreational facilities are distinguished from other parks by the scheduled nature of the facilities. Recreational facilities include community centers, historic buildings, sports fields and golf facilities. These facilities serve the entire City of Kent, and in some cases, the region. Access to these facilities is by car, public transit, foot, or bicycle. Off- street parking is provided. Riverbend is unique from the other recreational facilities because it is an enterprise facility, which is a self-sustaining, revenue generating facility that financially supports itself. Some of the facilities identified below include open space which may be developed in the future. Square Facility Location Acres Feet Indoor 1. Kent Commons valley 3.00 50,000 2. Kent Historical Museum valley 1.70 3,720 3. Kent Memorial Park Building valley 0.25 3,000 4. Kent Valley Ice Centre*** valley 3.60 65,154 5. Neely/Soames Historical House valley 1.00 2,256 6. Resource Center valley 0.44 6,000 7. Senior Activity Center valley 4.36 21,000 Subtotal 14.35 151,130 Outdoor 8. Kent Memorial Park valley 10.95 9. North Meridian Park Fields east 8.40 10. Service Club Park east 28.80 11. Russell Road Park valley 30.40 12. Uplands Playfield valley 2.30 13. Wilson Playfields east 11.49 Subtotal 92.34 Golf Course 13. Riverbend Golf Complex-18 holes valley 131.00 11,296 14. Golf Par 3, Driving Range, Mini-Putt valley 36.00 1,800 Total 273.69 164,226 9 28 Chapter 3 - Park Inventory & Classification *** City Leased Land Natural Resource - Parks that are passive in nature and include areas of openness, environmentally sensitive areas, or wildlife habitat. Amenities include passive recreation elements such as benches, bird watching platforms, fishing, trails, and open green areas. Facility Location Acres 1. Anderson Greenbelt valley 4.00 2. Campus Park east 16.50 3. Clark Lake Park (includes Lake rental 2.06) east 129.11 4. Eagle Scout Park valley 0.50 5. Foster Park valley 4.00 6. Green River Natural Resources Area** valley 310.00 7. Green River Corridor/Trail valley 39.35 8. Ikuta Property Donation valley 0.90 9. Interurban Trail valley 10.35 10. Kennebeck Avenue valley 0.10 11. Lake Fenwick Park west 141.34 12. Mill Creek Canyon Park east 107.25 13. North Meridian Park east 67.06 14. Old Fire Station west 0.21 15. Puget Power Trail valley 20.00 16. Springbrook Greenbelt valley 5.00 17. West Canyon Open Space west 5.00 18. Willis Street Greenbelt* valley 4.00 Total 864.67 * Leased Land; ** Public Works Managed Undeveloped - Land area acquired by the city that has not yet been developed or programmed for recreational use. Facility Location Acres 1. 132nd Avenue Park (Dow Property) east 4.56 2. 277th Corridor Park east 4.58 3. Eagle Creek Park east 1.00 4. Hopkins Open Space east 1.34 5. Kronisch Property west 0.70 6. Midway Reservoir (W. Hill Neighborhood Park) west 9.67 7. Naden Ave. Property valley 6.45 8. Rainier View Estates east 1.17 9. Riverview Park valley 14.40 10. Valley Floor Community Park & Ball fields valley 50.05 Total 93.92 10 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).d- 29 FIGURE 5 ma PARKS & RECREATION Glee belt onal nal Air Airport 1 \�ii reel sow Lk �� a i FACILITIES �a � Ja S 188 ST r$ ! S18 S �. 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These areas are included in the inventory above under Community Parks. Kent's downtown includes 10 parks, which together, forms the Urban Center Community Parks. Parks within the Urban Center collectively provide a variety of amenities such as play areas, picnic tables, skate and basketball facilities, and passive open green areas. During festivals and other events downtown, these parks serve as gathering places and key focal points. The Green River features 13 parks stretching from Briscoe Park at the northern city limits to the 277t" trail connection at the southern limits. Several of the parks provide passive green space, two are undeveloped, and the remaining provide a variety of amenities for fishing, play, barbecues, picnics and bicycling. Each of these subareas provides a distinct experience for park users based on the area. Greenways Greenways provide a contrast to urban density. They combine the natural functions and separations provided by a greenbelt with the linear and connected orientation of a parkway. Greenways are present in many existing parks and within privately owned property. They commonly exist because they include environmentally ] sensitive areas such as wetlands, streams or steep slopes. One of the most prominent greenways in Kent is within Mill Creek Earthworks Park r' M which starts at the base of the east hill ~5 and continues up the hill along both '" F sides of Mill Creek. This greenway includes an urban forest, stream, wetlands, wildlife habitat and steep slopes. In addition to their ` J Asst_ri environmental benefits of this area, Mill s3�': �•: 1 Ta! �' r Creek Greenway provides a break in the urban landscape and has thenr potential to provide a much needed connection between the city center and #• :. `?� `r the east hill. Given the limitations of public resources, urban greenway systems must be sensibly created and carefully managed. Urban greenways, such as Mill Creek Canyon Greenway 11 32 Chapter 3 - Park Inventory & Classification the Mill Creek Greenway, can provide multiple benefits at an affordable price to a wide array of residents, since many greenways are already under public ownership and can be utilized for several purposes. As greenways are increasingly used for other purposes, it is important to provide access to residents in a safe manner, with thought given to crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and other methods to increase visibility and safety for park users. Green Kent Protecting natural areas in an urbanized area requires an active resource management program to provide long-term environmental, recreational, and social benefits. Green Kent, an urban forest management program currently being developed, will identify present conditions across approximately 2,000 acres of public land, and determine the resources required to realize a 20-year strategic plan of action. The long-term strategy will become the driving force to engage community groups and build a network of support to achieve city-wide forest and natural area restoration goals. The following are Green Kent's goals: 1) Connect people to nature and improve the quality of life in Kent by restoring urban forests and other urban open spaces; 2) Galvanize an informed, involved, and active community around urban forest restoration and stewardship; and 3) Improve urban forest health, and enhance urban forest long-term sustainability, by removing invasive plants and maintaining functional native forest communities. 12 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 33 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 4. Goals and Policies The following goals and policies express how the City's park and open space system would best develop over the coming years and details measurable steps toward achieving these goals. Overall Goal: Encourage and provide opportunities for local residents to participate in life- enrichment activities via the development of park land and recreational facilities, preservation and enhancement of environmentally sensitive areas, professional programming, and the optimum utilization of community resources. I. Park & Recreation Facilities Goals & Policies Develop a high-quality, diversified recreational system for all abilities, ages and interest groups. Goal P&OS-1: Work with other agencies to preserve and increase waterfront access and facilities. Policy P&OS-1.1: Cooperate with King County, Kent, Federal Way and Highline School Districts, and other public and private agencies to acquire and preserve additional shoreline access for waterfront fishing, wading, swimming, and other related recreational activities and pursuits, especially on the Green River, Lake Fenwick, Clark Lake, Lake Meridian, and Panther Lake. Policy P&OS-1.2: Develop a mixture of opportunities for watercraft access, including canoe, kayak, sailboard, and other non power-boating activities, especially on the Green River, Lake Fenwick, Clark Lake, Lake Meridian, and Panther Lake, where practicable. Goal P&OS-2: Work with other public agencies and private organizations, including but not limited to the Kent and Federal Way School Districts, to develop a high-quality system of athletic facilities for competitive play. Policy P&OS-2.1: Develop athletic facilities that meet the highest quality standards and requirements for competitive playing for all abilities, age groups, skill levels, and recreational interests. 13 34 Chapter 4 - Goals & Policies Policy P&OS-2.2: Develop field and court activities like soccer, football, baseball, basketball, softball, tennis, roller hockey, and volleyball that provide for the largest number of participants, and allow for multiple use, where appropriate. Policy P&OS-2.3: Develop, where appropriate, a select number of facilities that provide the highest standard for competitive playing, possibly in conjunction with King County, Kent and Federal Way School Districts, and other public agencies and private organizations. Goal P&OS-3: Develop, maintain, and operate a high-quality system of indoor facilities that provide activities and programs for the interests of all physical and mental capabilities, age, and interest groups in the community. Policy P&OS-3.1: Maintain and expand multiple-use indoor community centers, such as the Senior Activity Center and Kent Memorial Park Building, that provide arts and crafts, music, video, classroom instruction, meeting facilities, eating and health care, day care, and other spaces for all age groups, including preschool, youth, teens, and seniors on a year-round basis. Policy P&OS-3.2: Maintain and expand multiple-use indoor recreational centers, such as Kent Commons and the Kent-Meridian Pool, that provide aquatic, physical conditioning, gymnasiums, recreational courts, and other athletic spaces for all abilities, age groups, skill levels, and community interests on a year-round basis. Policy P&OS-3.3: Support the continued development and diversification by the Kent, Highline, and Federal Way School Districts of special meeting, assembly, eating, health, and other community facilities that provide opportunities to school-age populations and the community at large at elementary, middle, and high schools within Kent and the Potential Annexation Area. Policy P&OS-3.4: Develop and operate special indoor and outdoor cultural and performing arts facilities that enhance and expand music, dance, drama, and other audience and participatory opportunities for the community at large. 14 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 35 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Goal P&OS-4: Where appropriate, develop and operate specialized park and recreational enterprises that meet the interest of populations who are able and willing to finance them. Policy P&OS-4.1: Where appropriate and economically feasible (i.e., self- supporting), develop and operate specialized and special interest recreational facilities like golf, ice skating, frisbee golf, mountain biking and archery ranges. Policy P&OS-4.2: Where appropriate, initiate with other public agencies and private organizations joint planning and operating programs to determine and provide for special activities like golf, archery, gun ranges, off-leash areas, model airplane flying areas, frisbee golf, mountain biking and camping on a regional basis. Goal P&OS-5: Develop and operate a balanced system of neighborhood and community parks, with active and passive recreational opportunities throughout the City. Policy P&OS-5.1: Acquire and develop parks to meet the level-of-service needs as Kent's population grows and areas are annexed. Policy P&OS-5.2: Identify neighborhoods bordered by arterial streets and geographic features that act as natural barriers. Set aside neighborhood park land within each neighborhood to meet the levels-of-service. Policy P&OS-5.3: Develop amenities in parks for individual and group use, active and passive uses, while representing the best interests of the neighborhood or community as a whole. Policy P&OS-5.4: Encourage new single-family and multifamily residential, and commercial developments to provide recreation elements. H. Open Space and Greenway Goals & Policies Develop a high-quality, diversified and interconnected park system that preserves and sensitively enhances significant open spaces, greenways and urban forests. The establishment of greenways as urban separators is a strategy that promotes connectivity of Kent's open space system. 15 36 Chapter 4 - Goals & Policies Goal P&OS-6: Establish an open space pattern that will provide definition of and separation between developed areas, and provide open space and greenway linkages among park and recreational resources. Policy P&OS-6.1: Define and conserve a system of open space and greenway corridors as urban separators to provide definition between natural areas and urban land uses within the Kent area. Policy P&OS-6.2: Increase linkages of trails, in-street bikes lanes, or other existing or planned connections with greenways and open space, particularly along the Green River, Mill Creek, Garrison Creek, and Soos Creek corridors; around Lake Fenwick, Clark Lake, Lake Meridian, Panther Lake, and Lake Youngs; and around significant wetland and floodways such as the Green River Natural Resource Area (GRNRA). Policy P&OS-6.3: Preserve and enhance, through acquisition as necessary, environmentally sensitive areas as greenway linkages and urban separators, particularly along the steep hillsides that define both sides of the Green River Valley and the SE 277t"/272nd Street corridor. Goal P&OS-7: Identify and protect significant recreational lands before they are lost to development. Policy P&OS-7.1: Cooperate with other public and private agencies and with private landowners to protect land and resources near residential neighborhoods for high-quality, low impact park and recreational facilities before the most suitable sites are lost to development. Suitable sites include wooded, undeveloped, and sensitive lands along the Green River, Soos Creek, Garrison Creek, and Mill Creek Canyon corridors, and lands adjacent to the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) power line rights-of-way. Policy P&OS-7.2: In future land developments, preserve unique environmental features or areas, and increase public use of and access to these areas. Cooperate with other public and private agencies and with private landowners to protect unique features or areas as low impact publicly accessible resources, particularly along the Green River, Soos Creek, Garrison Creek, Mill Canyon, and SE 277t"/272nd Street corridors. 16 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).docx 37 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 III. Trail and Corridor System Goals & Policies Develop a high-quality system of multipurpose park trails and corridors that provide access to significant environmental features, public facilities, and developed neighborhoods and business districts. Goal P&OS-8: Create a comprehensive system of multipurpose off-road and on-road trail systems that link park and recreational resources with residential areas, public facilities, commercial, and employment centers both within Kent and within the region. Policy P&OS-8.1: Where appropriate, create a comprehensive system of multipurpose off-road trails using alignments of the Puget Power rights-of-way, Soos Creek Trail, Mill Creek Trail, Lake Fenwick Trail, Green River Trail, Interurban Trail, Parkside Wetlands Trail, and Green River Natural Resource Area (GRNRA). Policy P&OS-8.2: Create a comprehensive system of on-road trails to improve connectivity for the bicycle commuter, recreational, and touring enthusiasts using scenic, collector, and local road rights-of-way and alignments. Policy P&OS-8.3: Provide connections from residential neighborhoods to community facilities like Kent Commons, the Senior Activity Center, the Kent- Meridian Pool, schools, parks, and commercial districts. Policy P&OS-8.4: Work with Renton, Auburn, Tukwila, Federal Way, Des Moines, Covington, King County, and other appropriate jurisdictions to link and extend Kent trails to other community and regional trail facilities like the Green River, Interurban, and Soos Creek Trails. Policy P&OS-8.5: With proposed vacation of right-of-way and street improvement plans, consider potential connectivity with existing or proposed trail corridors, parks, and neighborhoods. Policy P&OS-8.6: Link trails with elementary and middle schools, the downtown core, and other commercial and retail activity centers on East and West Hills. 17 38 Chapter 4 - Goals & Policies Policy P&OS-8.7: Extend trails through natural area corridors like the Green River, Mill Creek, Garrison Creek, and Soos Creek, and around natural features like Lake Fenwick, Clark Lake, Lake Meridian and Panther Lake in order to provide a high-quality, diverse sampling of Kent's environmental resources. Policy P&OS 8.8: Revise development regulations so that key trail links, that are identified within the corridor map, are provided to the City during the development approval process. Goal P&OS-9: Furnish trail corridors, trailheads, and other supporting sites with convenient amenities and improvements. Policy P&OS-9.1: Furnish trail systems with appropriate trailhead supporting improvements that include interpretive and directory signage, rest stops, drinking fountains, restrooms, parking and loading areas, water, and other services. Policy P&OS-9.2: Where appropriate, locate trailheads at or in conjunction with park sites, schools, and other community facilities to increase local area access to the trail system and to reduce duplication of supporting improvements and amenities. Policy P&OS-9.3: Design and develop trail improvements which emphasize safety for users and are easy to maintain and easy to access by maintenance, security, and other appropriate personnel, equipment, and vehicles. IV. Historic and Cultural Resources Goals & Policies Develop a high-quality, diversified park system that includes preservation of significant historic and cultural resources, as well as programs to recognize the City's multicultural heritage. Goal P&OS-10: Preserve, enhance, and incorporate historic and cultural resources and multicultural interests into the park and recreational system. 18 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 39 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Policy P&OS-10.1: Identify, preserve, and enhance Kent's multicultural heritage, traditions, and cultural resources including historic sites, buildings, artwork, views, monuments and archaeological resources. Policy P&OS-10.2: Identify and incorporate significant historic and cultural resource lands, sites, artifacts, and facilities into the park system to preserve these interests and to provide a balanced social experience. These areas include the original alignment for the interurban electric rail service between Seattle and Tacoma, the James Street historical waterfront site, and the Downtown train depot, among others. Policy P&OS-10.3: Work with the Kent Historical Society and other cultural resource groups to incorporate community activities at historic homes and sites into the park and recreational program. Goal P&OS-11: Incorporate man-made environments and features into the park and recreational system. Policy P&OS-11.1: Incorporate interesting, man-made environments, structures, activities, and areas into the park system to preserve these features and to provide a balanced park and recreational experience. Examples include the earthworks in Mill Creek Canyon Park and art in public places. Policy P&OS-11.2: Work with property and facility owners to increase public access to and utilization of these special features. V. Cultural Arts Programs and Resources Goals & Policies Develop high-quality, diversified cultural arts facilities and programs that increase community awareness, attendance, and other opportunities for participation. Goal P&OS-12: Work with the arts community to utilize local resources and talents to increase public access to artwork and programs. Policy P&OS-12.1: Support successful collaborations among the Arts Commission, business community, service groups, cultural organizations, 19 40 Chapter 4 - Goals & Policies schools, arts patrons, and artists to utilize artistic resources and talents to the optimum degree possible. Policy P&OS-12.2: Develop strategies that will support and assist local artists and art organizations. Where appropriate, develop and support policies and programs that encourage or provide incentives to attract and retain artists and artwork within the Kent community. Goal P&OS-13: Acquire and display public artwork to furnish public facilities and other areas and thereby increase public access and appreciation. Policy P&OS-13.1: Acquire public artwork including paintings, sculptures, exhibits, and other media for indoor and outdoor display in order to expand access by residents and to furnish public places in an appropriate manner. Policy P&OS-13.2: Develop strategies that will support capital and operations funding for public artwork within parks and facilities. VI. Wildlife and Natural Preservation Goals & Policies Incorporate and preserve unique ecological features and resources into the park system in order to protect threatened plant and animal species, preserve and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, and retain migration corridors for local fish and wildlife. Such incorporation is intended to limit habitat degradation associated with human activities. Goal P&OS-14: Designate critical fish and wildlife habitat resources and areas. Policy P&OS-14.1: Identify and conserve critical fish and wildlife habitat including nesting sites, foraging areas, and wildlife mitigation corridors within or adjacent to natural areas, open spaces, and developed urban areas. Policy P&OS-14.2: Acquire, enhance and preserve habitat sites that support threatened species and urban wildlife habitat, in priority corridors and natural areas with habitat value such as the Green River Corridor, the Green River Natural Resources Area (GRNRA), North Meridian Park, Soos Creek, Mill Creek, and Clark Lake Park. 20 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).d— 41 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Policy P&OS-14.3: Enhance fish and wildlife habitat within parks, open space, and environmentally sensitive areas by maintaining a healthy urban forest with native vegetation that provides food, cover, and shelter, by utilizing best management practices. Goal P&OS-15: Preserve and provide access to significant environmental features, where such access does not cause harm to the environmental functions associated with the features. Policy P&OS-15.1: Preserve and protect significant environmental features including environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, open spaces, woodlands, shorelines, waterfronts, and other features that support wildlife and reflect Kent's natural heritage. Policy P&OS-15.2: Acquire, and where appropriate, provide limited public access to environmentally sensitive areas and sites that are especially unique to the Kent area, such as the Green River, Soos Creek, Garrison Creek and Mill Creek corridors, the Green River Natural Resource Area (GRNRA), and the shorelines of Lake Meridian, Panther Lake, Lake Fenwick, and Clark Lake. Goal P&OS-16: Develop and maintain an Urban Forestry Management Program. Policy P&OS-16.1 Connect people to nature and improve the quality of life in Kent by restoring urban forests and other urban open spaces. Policy P&OS-16.2 Galvanize the community around urban forest restoration and stewardship through a volunteer restoration program. Policy P&OS-16.3 Improve urban forest health, and enhance urban forest long-term sustainability, by removing invasive plants and maintaining functional native forest communities. VII. Design and Access Goals & Policies Design and develop facilities that are accessible, safe, and easy to maintain, with life- cycle features that account for long-term costs and benefits. Goal P&OS-17: 21 42 Chapter 4 - Goals & Policies Design park and recreational indoor and outdoor facilities to be accessible to all physical capabilities, skill levels, age groups, income levels, and activity interests. Policy P&OS-17.1: Design outdoor picnic areas, fields, courts, playgrounds, trails, parking lots, restrooms, and other active and supporting facilities to be accessible to individuals and organized groups of all physical capabilities, skill levels, age groups, income levels, and activity interests. Policy P&OS-17.2: Design indoor facility spaces, activity rooms, restrooms, hallways, parking lots, and other active and supporting spaces and improvements to be accessible to individuals and organized groups of all physical capabilities, skill levels, age groups, income levels, and activity interests. Goal P&OS-18: Design and develop park and recreational facilities to be of low-maintenance materials. Policy P&OS-18.1: Design and develop facilities that are of low-maintenance and high-capacity design to reduce overall facility maintenance and operation requirements and costs. Policy P&OS-18.2: Where appropriate, use low-maintenance materials, settings, or other value-engineering considerations that reduce care and security requirements, while retaining the natural conditions and environment. Policy P&OS-18.3: Where possible in landscaping parks, encourage the use of low maintenance native plants. Goal P&OS-19: Identify and implement the security and safety provisions of the American Disabilities Act (ADA), Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), and other standards. Policy P&OS-19.1: Implement the provisions and requirements of the American Disabilities Act (ADA), Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), and other design and development standards that will 22 S:\PermMPlan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 43 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 improve park safety and security features for users, department personnel, and the public at large. Policy P&OS-19.2: Develop and implement safety standards, procedures, and programs that will provide proper training and awareness for department personnel. Policy P&OS-19.3: Define and enforce rules and regulations concerning park activities and operations that will protect user groups, department personnel, and the public at large. Policy P&OS-19.4: Where appropriate, use adopt-a-park programs, neighborhood park watches, and other innovative programs that will increase safety and security awareness and visibility. VIII. Fiscal Coordination Goals & Policies Create effective and efficient methods of acquiring, developing, operating, and maintaining facilities and programs that distribute costs and benefits to public and private interests. Goal P&OS-20: Investigate innovative methods of financing park and recreational requirements, including joint ventures with other public agencies and private organizations, and private donations. Policy P&OS-20.1: Investigate innovative, available methods, such as growth impact fees, land set-a-side or fee-in-lieu-of-donation ordinances, and interlocal agreements, to finance facility development, maintenance, and operating needs in order to reduce costs, retain financial flexibility, match user benefits and interests, and increase facility services. Policy P&OS-20.2: Where feasible and desirable, consider joint ventures with King County, Kent, Highline, and Federal Way School Districts, regional, state, federal, and other public agencies and private organizations, including for-profit concessionaires to acquire and develop regional facilities (i.e., swimming pool, off-leash park, etc.). 23 44 Chapter 4 - Goals & Policies Policy P&OS-20.3: Maintain and support a Park Foundation to investigate grants and private funds, develop a planned giving program and solicit private donations to finance facility development, acquisition, maintenance, programs, services, and operating needs. Goal P&OS-21: Coordinate public and private resources to create among agencies a balanced local park and recreational system. Policy P&OS-21.1: Create a comprehensive, balanced park and recreational system that integrates Kent facilities and services with resources available from King County, Kent and Federal Way School Districts, and other state, federal, and private park and recreational lands and facilities, in a manner that will best serve and provide for the interests of area residents. Policy P&OS-21.2: Cooperate, via joint planning and development efforts, with King County, Kent and Federal Way School Districts, and other public and private agencies to avoid duplication, improve facility quality and availability, reduce costs, and represent interests of area residents. Goal P&OS-22: Create and institute a method of cost/benefit and performance measure assessment to determine equitable park and recreation costs, levels of service, and provision of facilities. Policy P&OS-22.1: In order to effectively plan and program park and recreational needs within the existing city limits and the potential annexation area, define existing and proposed land and facility levels-of-service (LOS) that differentiate requirements due to the impacts of population growth as opposed to improvements to existing facilities, neighborhood as opposed to community nexus of benefit, requirements in the City as opposed to requirements in the Potential Annexation Area. Policy P&OS-22.2: Create effective and efficient methods of acquiring, developing, operating, and maintaining park and recreational facilities in manners that accurately distribute costs and benefits to public and private user interests. This includes the application of growth impact fees where new developments impact level-of-service (LOS) standards. 24 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).d— 45 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Policy P&OS-22.3: Develop and operate lifetime recreational programs that serve the broadest needs of the population and that recover program and operating costs using a combination of registration fees, user fees, grants, sponsorships, donations, scholarships, volunteer efforts, and the use of general funds. 25 46 This page intentionally left blank. 47 Chapter 5 - Needs Analysis S. Needs Analysis Level of Service (LOS) Under the Growth Management Act (GMA), communities are responsible for providing public facilities without decreasing levels of service below locally established minimums (RCW 36.70A.020(12)). Measuring the adequacy of our Parks and Open Spaces requires an established set of standards. Level of service (LOS) standards are measures of the amount of a public facility which must be provided to meet the community's basic needs and expectations. The GMA allows communities flexibility in establishing level of service standards that meet local needs and expectations. Over the past 30 years, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has developed guidelines and standards for parks, recreation and open space. NRPA first published guidelines in 1971 and revised them in 1983 through the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, to serve as a basis for developing standards at the community level. The NRPA no longer recommends a standard for facility and park land based on population ratios; however the NRPA recommends that because every community is different, standards should be developed by the community and used as a guide in planning. The former NRPA guidelines are used throughout the United States, and Kent's 1994 Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan level of service standards were developed with these standards, which represent the minimum for which a community should strive. The level of service standards established in the 1994 Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan and adopted by City Council remain an appropriate guideline today; however with the changing demographics of Kent, the City may want to consider establishing new standards or supplemental measures in future years. Future demand for park and recreation facilities is based on comparing projected populations with Kent's park and recreation standards. Park and recreation needs are related directly to the characteristics of a city's population. The City's population is projected to increase to 133,347 (or 133,857including all potential annexation areas) by year 2031. Table 1 shows Kent's level of service from 1993- 2003. Table 2 shows Kent's level of service for the year 2009 and projections for the year 2031. Table 2 is based on a reorganized park and open space inventory that more accurately classifies park land based on current use and investment (developed/undeveloped/athletic facilities/natural resource). While the park and open spaces are broken down differently in the two tables, the overall LOS numbers are comparable and show a steady decline in the number of acres per 1000 people and square feet per person as the population increases. 26 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).d— 48 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Table 1: LOS 1993-2003 1993 1996 1998 2000 2003 Population 41,000 45,000 70,140 79,524 84,275 Neighborhood Parks 2.53 ac. 1.58 ac. 1.56 ac. 1.45 ac. 1.13 ac. 13.72 Community Parks 18.19 ac. 18.4 ac. 14 ac. ac. 14.85 ac. Golf Course (holes/1000) 0.56 0.6 0.38 0.38 0.32 Recreation Facilities (sq. feet/person) 2.33 2.12 1.36 1.2 1.13 Overall LOS (acres/1000) 20.72 19.98 15.56 15.17 15.98 Overall LOS (sq. ft./person) 2.33 2.12 1.36 1.2 1.13 Table 2: LOS 2009 & 2031 2009 2031 Population 88,380 133,347 Natural Resource 9.2 ac. 6.5 ac. 0.92 Neighborhood Parks ac. .68 ac. 1.27 - Community Parks ac. .83 ac. Recreation Facilities Indoor (sq. ft/person) 1.86 1.13 Outdoor acres/1000) 2.8 1.9 1.05 Undeveloped ac. 0.70 ac. Overall LOS acres/1000 15.24 10.81 Overall LOS (sq.ft./person) 1.86 1.13 In order to maintain the current level of service of 15.24 acres per 1000 people, the following amounts of additional park land would need to be acquired: 27 49 Chapter 5 - Needs Analysis 685 acres - 2031 pop of 133,347 693 acres - 2031 pop of 133,857 (includes potential annexation areas) It is important to note that level of service standards are typically quantitative, measuring the size, amount or capacity of a facility. These standards represent only one measure of a successful park system and do not address the quality or investment in each facility. Future LOS standards that include both qualitative and quantitative measures may more fully capture how Kent's parks and open spaces are meeting the community's needs. Neighborhood Service Areas Another tool used to determine what and where improvements need to be made is with the use of our Neighborhood Service Area Map. The City is divided into 48 neighborhood service areas that are bounded by major arterial streets, geographic features (steep topography, rivers etc.), and other barriers that would make it difficult for users to reach the designated park for each area. This method breaks the city into smaller service areas where parks facilities may easily serve a specific neighborhood. Providing parks in each area allows residents to easily access a park in their neighborhood. Figure 6: Neighborhood Service Area Map Legend lr +az S7 Ne+ghponccod Park SEP1icE Are as 3 ses Park Facilities xoasr Wsr IT O� Fomnial Annexation Area�s 4 w Lintits S 6 eQ w g 10 a 13 53}B R 8 1 20 l�da 1 16 nM s zT 13ex 27 _ 21 .23 se.es 31 3D 36 0 32 ai x 35 9�es � 41 33 mar 3g w s 34 4 43 11 a P 44 $ 'V 4 7 °8 �9 sE:sas, While 24 of the areas are served by a neighborhood park, eight neighborhoods are served by community parks (Three Friends, Van Doren's Landing Park, Russell 28 SiPermit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).dccu 50 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Woods, Kent Memorial Park, Russell Road, Clark Lake Park, Urban Center Parks and Wilson Playfields) that have elements typically found in a neighborhood park. Four neighborhoods have undeveloped or minimally developed community parks (132na Street Park, West Hill, Eagle Creek, and Valley Floor Community Park), which will service neighborhood needs when fully developed. Five neighborhood service areas are primarily industrial and no neighborhood parks are proposed in these areas. Two service areas are low density residential with agricultural or industrial land uses and no designated neighborhood park. These areas have a combined population of 156 people (2000 Census) and will be monitored for future park needs. Four service areas have no park space (NSA #11, 21, 30, 41). Within the Panther Lake area, three service areas have either no park land or the parks serving the areas are deficient (NSA #4, 9, 16). The remaining service area, located entirely within the Panther Lake annexation area, is served by a community park. Neighborhood parks are needed in seven Neighborhood Service Areas which currently have no park space or are in need of additional amenities or improvements, three of which are located in the Panther Lake Area (NSA #4, 9, 11, 16, 21, 30, 41). Demographics Considerable growth and large annexations over the past 20 years has significantly increased Kent's population and the number of people our parks serve. Families make up the majority of households in Kent with more seniors and children than ever before. Kent is also rapidly becoming more diverse, with many different cultures represented in the City. As our community becomes more diverse, as it ages and families grow, the needs of the community in terms of parks and open space, change. Not only has the need for parks and open spaces increased with the population, future park investments need to also consider the increasingly diverse population and the growing numbers of seniors and children. Public Participation The building of a city's parks and open spaces is largely directed by community values, priorities, and resources. Kent has worked with the community in an ongoing dialogue to gauge residents' parks and open space values. Over the years we have relied upon surveys, workshops, questionnaires and consultation with the Parks and Human Services Committee. Feedback has been valuable in setting priorities and allocating resources. An informal survey was taken during the spring of 2009, preceding the park plan update, in order to obtain the community's ideas and opinions about the existing 29 51 Chapter 5 - Needs Analysis park system, deficiencies, and priorities for the coming years. While the survey was not geographically representative or scientific, it is helpful to use the survey responses as a general guide. Respondents rated trails, open space and natural areas as extremely important followed by major parks and small neighborhood parks. Park security and maintenance were also noted as a top priority in the coming years. In addition to the survey, a public workshop was held in September 2009 to further refine the areas of focus in the Park Plan and supplement the comments received through the survey. Participants commented on the need to maintain our existing facilities and to make use of underutilized areas. Participants expressed a desire for better connectivity between parks and throughout the City. A detailed description of the survey, public workshop and other efforts to solicit public input can be found in Appendix A. In order to address the community's park and open space needs, short- and long- term implementation priorities and funding options are discussed in the following chapter. Regional Coordination Coordination with school districts, neighboring jurisdictions, other public agencies and private organizations is an important piece of Kent's strategy in providing a high level of service to our residents and users. Regional coordination is identified in the goals and policy section of the plan (P&OS Goals 20, 21). There are some needs that warrant a regional approach to meeting demand for specific types of parks. The trail systems (Green River & Interurban) in Kent require extensive coordination with King County and neighboring jurisdictions due to our combined interest in providing an interconnected trail system that functions as one parks facility for people throughout the region. The need for a dog park serving the east hill of Kent, Covington and unincorporated King County is another area where a regional solution would best serve park users. A regional dog park would allow resources to be pooled and prevent duplication in services where one larger facility may more effectively meet the need of several jurisdictions. Urban forest restoration is another area that would benefit from intergovernmental coordination. As Kent embarks on creating an urban forest management plan, coordination with other jurisdictions who are also implementing urban forestry programs will provide us a greater understanding of how plans have functioned in other areas. 30 S:\PermMPlan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 52 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Kent will continue to explore other areas where regional coordination may better serve the residents of our City and users throughout the region. 31 53 Chapter 6 - Implementation 6. Implementation Overview The following recommendations for implementing the Park Plan focus on park acquisition, development and redevelopment. Implementing the recommendations contained in this Plan will depend on both opportunity and funding availability. As competing demands escalate for increasingly limited City resources, creative solutions are needed to fund park-related projects. Realization of the Park Plan will take time and will require a sound and realistic financing strategy. This section establishes both short- and long-term priorities. The long-term program described in this section addresses what is needed to build upon our established park and open space system over the next 20 years. The short-term program defines more immediate needs over the next 10 years. The challenge for Kent in the short term will be finding a balance between focusing on immediate needs and remaining flexible to take advantage of unique opportunities of great long-term benefit. To achieve long-term priorities, it is important to continue to acquire key parcels during the next 10 years. The ability to realize our long range plans for our parks and open spaces requires an ongoing effort to obtain property for community and neighborhood parks in the short term. The rate of acquisition however, may be slower than in past years due to a pressing need for redevelopment and renovation of existing parks. Development and redevelopment are equally important to provide residents a variety of recreation opportunities. Redevelopment of existing park facilities and development of new facilities must be balanced in a way that maintains our existing investments while also providing new opportunities and facilities to meet demand and changing needs. Renovation of facilities plays a role in ensuring a safe, functional and well-maintained park system. Core Themes The Park Department proposes to focus attention on four major core themes in order to meet the short- and long-term needs of the community. 1. Kent's Legacy - Preserving Kent's Park System: Over the past several decades, Kent has developed an established network of parks, open spaces and recreation facilities totaling more than 1,400 acres. A key component of the Park Plan is to recognize and re-invest in our existing facilities. As expressed in our park survey, security and maintenance ranked as a top 32 S:\PermMPlan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 54 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 priority for park users. Continued maintenance and re-investment will ensure that existing facilities continue to provide recreational benefits for years to come. 2. Athletic Fields - A New Approach: In order to meet the needs of organized sports, the Park Plan introduces a shift in how athletic fields are developed, from traditional single use facilities within separate spaces, to multi-use facilities that take advantage of technology and partnerships in order to maximize space. This approach would provide facilities that accommodate a wide array of organized sports, which recognizes Kent's diverse culture. This shift also recognizes that easily developable land is much more expensive and increasingly difficult to find in an urbanizing city. Creative solutions to providing sports fields for year-round use will be an important element of the Plan's implementation. 3. Green Kent - Managing Our Urban Forest: Green Kent, an urban forest management program currently being developed in partnership with the Cascade Land Conservancy, seeks to protect and maintain all Parks and Public Works owned urban forest and natural areas. These areas provide many benefits to our park users and residents, by providing a contrast to urban density, creating links between parks and other areas of interest as well as providing habitat and environmental benefits. Stewarding Kent's urban forest will ensure the long- term health of these areas so that they may provide benefits for generations to come. 4. Connectivity - A Vision for Trail & Greenway Corridors: Kent's park system, which is built on a suburban grid, can become better connected through the use of trails, greenways, and existing recreational corridors. The Park Plan seeks to emphasize connectivity between parks, schools, neighborhoods and other areas of public interest to create easy access to the outdoors and recreation. A connected system becomes a part of the community fabric, weaving together elements of our daily lives. Kent is lucky to have several existing corridors which are either substantially connected or have the potential to make important connections across the City. The Green River Trail follows the meandering Green River along the west side of the City and provides links to the downtown core. The Interurban Trail, which follows the Union Pacific Railroad, provides a major non-motorized north-south corridor through the central valley of Kent and extends to Kent's surrounding communities of Tukwila and Auburn, serving as a regional connection. A third north-south corridor is located on the 33 • 'I / • I• II / � 'I • , . • - -. 11 jrF � � ■A- 1 11 � �� • ��d.i Elk ME N,3111 �illlll� Jim -� 11�11 ■r �� �YY� •• • •• OF MEM HIM �II•, 1 � ! _� � _� a Y■!� � �1,� !■1 _ • •• Was I ti' ■ ���� • • •• �p ' IL W Almom l • • 56 This page intentionally left blank. 57 Chapter 6 - Implementation eastern limits of the city. The Soos Creek Trail provides 9.5 miles along Soos Creek on the east hill. This trail has the potential to connect further to the north and south. An underutilized corridor, Mill Creek Canyon, stretches from Earthworks Park up the east hill. This corridor provides a valuable connection from the valley to the east hill of Kent, where connections are difficult to make outside of existing right-of-way due to grades and existing development. Additional existing and potential corridors are identified within the Connectivity Map (see Figure 7). The corridors identified in this section and in Figure 7 were identified during the park plan update process in an effort to address the need for greater connectivity between parks and other points of interest. The identified corridors are conceptual in nature and intend to provide a long term vision of a corridor system where significant areas of interest are linked and easily accessible to our users. It is important to note that these corridors are not the same as the LOS corridors identified within the Transportation Master Plan. Connectivity is a City-wide goal and the park plan seeks to compliment existing plans, such as the Transportation Master Plan. The next step for furthering the vision of connectivity is to establish a trails, bikeways and paths plan that evaluates how best to build on our existing trail system and move toward a connected system. A trails, bikeways and paths plan would examine current resources, potential corridor routes, and specify future projects needed to achieve connectivity. Long Term Capital Recommendations (2010-2030) Over the past several decades Kent's park system has grown and developed to include an impressive collection of parks and open spaces totaling over 1,400 acres in size. Strategic investments over time have allowed Kent to develop a fantastic legacy, with much to be proud of. The City's existing parks and open spaces have developed on a suburban grid, and as the size and population of Kent increases, the makeup of the community is becoming more dense and urban in nature. This Plan sets the stage to build upon Kent's legacy in order to best serve a more urban and diverse community. It will require finding the right balance, in the allocation of our limited resources, between current development/redevelopment efforts and acquiring land for future development. Our success will depend on carefully defining and articulating a clear vision, maintaining community support and crafting a realistic funding package. 34 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 58 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Re-investing in and renovating our existing parks, completing property assemblages for key community parks, creating a multimodal system of greenway corridors and trails, and addressing the need for athletic fields and recreation facilities are all important steps in building upon Kent's legacy. The goal for our park system in the next 20 years is to take care of existing assets while at the same time building a system that creatively meets the needs of an urbanizing city. The following recommendations address the components needed to create the envisioned park system in the next 20 years. Many of the recommendations are proposed for action over the next 10 years, and are, therefore, also found in the short-term recommendations that follow this section. Acquisitions Neighborhood & Community Parks • East Hill/Morrill Meadows Park • Panther Lake Annexation Area Acquisitions • Naden Avenue Property Assemblage • Lake Meridian Park - Acquisition for additional parking • Envision Midway Subarea Plan Acquisitions Natural Resource/Open Space/Greenways/Trails • Clark Lake Park Property Assemblage • Green River Corridor - Missing links • Greenway Connections/Linear Parks • Trail/Bike/Pathway Easements Recreation Facilities • Wilson Playfields Expansion • Valley Floor Athletic Opportunities Development/Redevelopment Neighborhood & Community Parks • Off-Leash Dog Park(s) on East Hill • West Hill Neighborhood Park • 132nd Street Neighborhood Park • West Fenwick Park - Phase II Renovation • Van Doren's Landing Park - Renovation • Lake Meridian Park - Play Area Expansion & Dock Replacement • Springwood Park - Renovation 35 59 Chapter 6 - Implementation • Tudor Square Park - Renovation • Eastridge Park - Neighborhood Park Renovation • Meridian Glen Park - Neighborhood Park Renovation • Pine Tree Park - Master Plan Phase I Development • Russell Woods Park - Renovation • Seven Oaks Park - Neighborhood Park Renovation • Old Fishing Hole - Master Plan, Phased Renovation • Garrison Creek Park - Renovation • Briscoe Park - Master Plan, Phased Renovation • Kiwanis Tot Lot #3 - Neighborhood Park Renovation • Salt Air Vista Park - Master Plan & Phased Renovation • Scenic Hill Park - Master Plan & Phased Renovation • Panther Lake Annexation Area Community Park • Downtown Parks - Renovation • Eagle Creek Park • Riverview Park • Lake Meridian Park - Parking, Drainage, Master Plan • East Hill/Morrill Meadows Park Redevelopment • Commons Park - Master Plan Natural Resource/Open Space/Greenways/Trails • Clark Lake Park - Restoration Work, Phase I • Mill Creek Greenway Phase I - Trail development • Lake Fenwick Park - Restoration & Dock Replacement • West Fenwick Park/Lake Fenwick - Greenway Trail Development • Green Kent Partnership - Master Plan, Restoration • Trails, Bikeways and Paths Plan • Panther Lake Water Access Park • Clark Lake Park - Future Phases, Retreat/Environmental Ed. Center • Mill Creek Greenway Phase II • Greenway Trails & Connections • Green River Corridor - Trail Renovation & Enhancements • Mountain Biking Trails Recreation Facilities • Community Sports Fields - Lighted Synthetic Turf Facilities partnered with Kent School District • Kent Memorial Park - Master Plan, Phased Renovation • Russell Road Park - Phased Renovation for Multi Use Capacity • Service Club Park - Trails, Additional Phase • Valley Floor Athletic Complex 36 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).d— 60 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 • Aquatic Center • Wilson Playfields -Play Structure, Additional Parking/Support Facilities • Community Centers/Community Buildings - Potential East & West Hill Facilities Short Term Capital Recommendations (2010-2020) The challenge over the next 10 years will be to balance the need to re-invest in existing parks while taking advantage of unique opportunities as they arise. As financing becomes increasingly difficult, wise choices in how we invest in our system cannot be understated. With this in mind, the short-term recommendations have been separated into acquisition and development/redevelopment categories. Analysis of neighborhood and community parks shows a great need to re-invest in our existing parks. There is an immediate need to redevelop and renovate existing facilities where improvements are beginning to show their age or where parks are due for master planning in order to determine how they may better serve the changing community. Given this need, acquisition and development projects will be secondary to the redevelopment and renovation of existing facilities in the immediate short term (3-4 years). The recommendations listed below include those parks with the greatest need for reinvestment. Maintaining Kent's legacy depends on making renovation and redevelopment efforts such as these an ongoing priority, particularly in the next 10 years. While acquisition and development are secondary to reinvestment, a few key development projects and acquisitions will help address specific needs. The first, a dog park located on the East Hill, will provide a much needed amenity as expressed in our park survey. The development of West Hill and 132nd Street Neighborhood Parks will provide park amenities for two neighborhoods which currently lack neighborhood park space. Completion of key property acquisitions will help to further the development of Clark Lake Park and East Hill/Morrill Meadows Park. Acquisition within the Panther Lake Annexation Area will provide much-needed park space for an area that is currently underserved. Furthering connectivity within and between parks and activity areas via a unified greenway and trail system is another key component of the vision expressed in this Park Plan and the short-term recommendations. Greenways provide a contrast to urban density. They combine the natural functions and separations provided by a greenbelt with the linear and connected orientation of a parkway, providing practical connections from individual neighborhoods to various parts of the City. Kent is lucky to have established north- south greenways and opportunities for potential east-west greenways and trail connections. Making use of the 37 61 Chapter 6 - Implementation underutilized Mill Creek Greenway through trail development and acquiring missing connections within the Green River Greenway are two specific areas the greenway system can be developed in the short term. Kent's trail system enhances passive recreation opportunities and provides connections to our downtown, employers in the valley and our neighboring cities. There is opportunity for our existing system to be expanded to provide additional ways for residents to connect to parks and other points of interest. A future Trails, Bikeways and Paths Plan will examine the opportunities in greater detail. It is recommended that the City initiate a coordinated planning effort that includes both on and off right-of-way connectivity. Providing multi-use athletic fields is another priority expressed within the short- term recommendations. The expense associated with purchasing raw land and developing new complexes underscores the need to be creative in how our existing athletic fields are redeveloped so that they can provide maximum benefit to users. Taking advantage of potential partnerships and available technology will also maximize space and investment. Development of a new aquatic facility to replace the aging Kent Meridian Pool remains a short term goal. Given the relatively high capital cost of this project, a partnered approach with public, private and/or non-profit agencies will likely be required to build and operate this facility. The following list of projects should be given priority in the short term. This list is intended to serve as a blueprint for action and to be utilized as a tool to develop the Parks CIP. Circumstances will influence which and how many of these recommendations can be accomplished in the anticipated timeframe. Acquisitions Neighborhood & Community Parks • East Hill Park Expansion • Panther Lake Annexation Area Acquisitions • Naden Avenue Property Assemblage Natural Resource/Open Space/Greenway/Trails • Clark Lake Park Property Assemblage • Green River Corridor - Missing Links Development/Redevelopment 38 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 62 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Neighborhood & Community Parks • Off-Leash Dog Park(s) on East Hill • West Hill Neighborhood Park • 132"d Street Neighborhood Park • West Fenwick Park - Phase II Renovation • Van Doren's Landing Park - Renovation • Lake Meridian Park - Play Area Expansion and Dock Replacement • Springwood Park - Renovation • Tudor Square - Renovation • Eastridge Park - Neighborhood Park Renovation • Meridian Glen Park - Neighborhood Park Renovation • Pine Tree Park - Master Plan Phase I Development • Russell Woods Park - Renovation • Seven Oaks Park - Neighborhood Park Renovation • Old Fishing Hole - Master Plan, Phased Renovation • Garrison Creek Park - Renovation • Briscoe Park - Master Plan, Phased Renovation • Kiwanis Tot Lot #3 - Neighborhood Park Renovation • Salt Air Vista Park - Master Plan & Phased Renovation • Scenic Hill Park - Master Plan & Phased Renovation Natural Resource/Open Space/Greenway/Trails • Clark Lake Park - Restoration Work, Phase I • Mill Creek Greenway Phase I - Trail development • Lake Fenwick Park - Restoration & Dock Replacement • West Fenwick Park/Lake Fenwick - Greenway Trail Development • Green Kent Partnership - Master Plan, Restoration • Trails, Bikeways and Paths Plan Recreation Facilities • Community Sports Fields - Lighted synthetic turf facilities partnered with Kent School District • Kent Memorial Park - Master Plan, Phased Renovation • Russell Road Park - Phased Renovation for Multi Use Capacity • Aquatic Center 39 63 FIGURE 8 180S �Sw43ST o LONG & SHORT TERM � G b/t 1 S1 8 T IMPLEMENTATION N � Brisco STRATEGY Park LEGEND Q E 192 S 1 ST Long Term: E 196 SC Development/Redevelopment S 2 0 S 200 ST I 20 T A Neighborhood and Community Parks Three Friend c estnur I Natural Resource/Open Space/Greenways/Trails Paris Pa Q L Ho in N _ ' ❑ Recreation Facilities S ---- SE 208 Acquisitions Valley Floor Neighborhood and Community Parks r �Community a, Park&Ballrelds S 12 T _ Eagle Anderson - ❑ Recreation Facilities S 6 ST Scout Park o Green Tr T Park �� Park Short Term: Van DorenLanding s v U) W Landing; v Green River � > a � Natural Resources < Garrison Development/Redevelopment Area N Neighborhood and Community Parks Gra a 228 r to Natural Resource/Open Space/Greenways/Trails O a W S 2 us e Q s ke ❑' Recreation Facilities co ark V Acquisitions y/SOr Con?P al Q rFre rant Neighborhood and Community Parks o k Natural Resouce/Open Space/Greenways/Trails _ Cotton d Down w`-.Len ad Y M s e tail S 240 T Grov Shops Hill I _ us4el , ark- an rbury 3101 ——————————————————————————————————— Park___ Roa i r d s i . 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Riverview W i T t L t Park n rson 25 2 -' >I 60 ST ee t j Scenic Hi n ast'd - James St Park P Pe os rk Kent C Commons North Green t Uplands River,Park Y Extension i Town--3urlingtonGreen r t euml Glr e o W e , Square Yangzhou W lA a -- laze C stereagh Senior Mill Creek Canyon ' S ua 4t;plands Park Achwt Y=------- QLk ayfield -�I Center ark o ar ara W Meridian K rson� Rose l fA Q Park m First r w feet 7 0 o n Pla a ■ Par 000 d S 277 ST S 277 S Pa — a Pine Tr is __ r nb I rk K a TO t an Pa _ een T L t TO E le Creek TVo 0 J ark n Pa 4 # Qea ow .r e Club N LU 3 S 8 S ✓ SCALE: 1" = 4,000' KENT 64 This page intentionally left blank. 65 Chapter 6 - Implementation Financing Achieving both the short- and long-term recommendations will require the community's commitment and a willingness to explore innovative solutions. Funding for Park capital projects has typically come from two sources; councilmanic bonds and Real Estate Excise Tax (REET). Over the past five years, REET revenues have decreased by 25 percent. Continued economic slowdown will limit available funding for the next several years, so the City must look for alternative means of financing capital projects if it wants to implement the Park and Open Space Plan. It should be noted that the recommendations above are tentative and dependent upon financing. The following is a summary of funding sources that may be used in the future to fund short- and long-term capital projects. Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) REET consists of money derived from one-half percent of the selling price of real property within the City of Kent. Cities planning under the State's Growth Management Act must generally use these funds for capital projects as described by State law. Beginning in 2002, one-quarter percent (REET2) was allocated for capital improvements related to parks in the City's CIP. REET revenues fluctuate with the local real estate market, which directly affects the amount of money the Parks CIP receives from this source of revenue. Voter-approved Bonds /Levies General obligation bonds can be generated by either the City or the County and can be used for acquisition or development. Voter-approved bonds are typically repaid through an annual "excess" property tax levy authorized for this purpose by State statute through the maturity period of the bonds, normally 15 to 20 years. Broad consensus is needed for passage, with a 60 percent "yes" vote required. A validation requirement also exists, where the total number of votes cast must be at least 40 percent of the number of votes in the preceding general election. A levy is another voter-approved funding source for financing capital improvements. Unlike a bond issue, no validation is needed and a "yes" vote of 50 percent plus one passes a levy. The proceeds may be received on an annual, pay- as-you-go basis, or bonds may be issued against the levy amount in order to receive the proceeds all at once. Non-voter-approved Bonds Councilmanic bonds are general obligation bonds issued by the City or County Council without voter approval. Under State law, repayment of these bonds must be financed from existing City revenues, since no additional taxes can be implemented to support related debt service payments. 40 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 66 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Revenue bonds are typically issued for development purposes, and often cost more and carry higher interest rates than general oblication bonds. Revenue bond covenants generally require that the revenues received annually would have to equal twice the annual debt service payment. Revenue bonds are payable from income generated by an enterprise activity. King County Conservation Futures Tax Conservation Futures tax levy funds are a dedicated portion of property taxes in King County and are available, by statute, only for acquisition of open space, agricultural and timber lands. The King County Council approves funding for projects based on submittals from cities and the County. Kent has received Conservation Futures funds for acquisitons around Clark Lake and Panther Lake. Grants The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), formerly known as the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC), administers a variety of grant programs from several federal and state sources to eligible application sponsors for outdoor recreation and conservation purposes. The amount of money available for grants varies from year to year and most funding sources require that monies be used for specific purposes. Grants are awarded to state and local agencies on a highly competitive basis, with agencies generally required to provide matching funds for any project proposal. The following are state or federal programs administered by the RCO to provide agencies funding to acquire and develop park, open space and recreational lands and facilities: • Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, or WWRP • Land and Water Conservation Fund • Recreation Trails Program • Youth Athletic Facilities Fund • Boating Facilities Program • Non-Highway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program (NOVA) • Salmon Recovery Funding Board • Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account • Firearms and Archery Range Recreation Program Donations/Partnerships As traditional funding sources begin to fund less, the City must search for creative and dynamic methods of financing the projects identified in the Park Plan. This can include donations, endowments, volunteer support and partnerships with community businesses, organizations and residents. 41 67 Chapter 6 - Implementation Volunteers stretch City dollars and empower residents to participate in the development and maintenance of the park system. One of our longest partnerships has been with the scouting community. Boy and girl scouts of all ages are mainstays at our volunteer events, where they can earn badges. A number of troops go on to formally "adopt" a park for regular clean-ups. The first young man to do his Eagle scout advancement project with Kent Parks was in 1983. Over 160 have followed in his footsteps, including several young women earning the Girl Scout-equivalent Gold Award. All make an effort to offset the cost of materials for their projects, which enables the City to assist 15-25 each year. Churches and high/middle school students earning community service credits also provide strong volunteer support. In recent years, corporate partnerships have included Comcast Cares Day, several Home Depot collaborations, REI projects involving numerous work groups and park areas, Boeing Community Service Days and Hawkeye Consultants, who have harvested the garden at Neely-Soames Home since 2006 and, in 2008, added Earthworks to their regular annual Adopt-a-Park efforts. Both Comcast and the Home Depot have provided cash and inkind support as well as scores of employee volunteers. The Green Kent Partnership is the next step in a cohesive volunteer program. After the 20-year plan has been created to restore Kent's urban forests and natural areas, volunteer stewards will be trained to help implement the plan, each responsible for managing one acre of public land. In 2003, the Kent Parks Foundation was established to keep park programs strong, costs affordable and help those in need. Cash donations in any amount can purchase trees, benches and other amenities. Donations of land through the non- profit Foundation are also possible and can allow residents the opportunity to leave a legacy for future generations. Many options exist for potential donors to conserve their land in trust for public use by future generations. Creative financing of property acquisition or donation can be a benefit for both the seller/donor and the City. Impact Fees/Developer Mitigation Fees As determined in the Comprehensive Plan, developers are required to improve private recreation facilities or in some cases pay a park mitigation fee as part of the permit review process. These developer contributions cannot supplant other revenue sources within a project. They are in addition to existing funding and must be used for a specific purpose within a certain geographic area. The City has 42 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 68 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 received approximately 2.2 million dollars in park mitigation fees from developers since 1998. As land available for development decreases, this source of revenue is expected to diminish. Real Estate Transactions Selling or trading parcels of land that the City now owns but does not think will be used for park purposes could be considered as a method to finance acquisition or development of more suitable sites. Renting or leasing park-owned property can offset the cost to acquire or manage property. Less than fee-simple property acquisition techniques, such as life estates and conservation easements, can also be used to help reduce the cost of property acquisition. Leasing property for non- park purposes, e.g, wireless communication facilities, can also provide a source of revenue to offset capital costs. 43 69 Chapter 7 - Appendices 7. Appendices A. Public Involvement The public outreach effort is a critical component of every land use planning process. Involving Kent residents and park users in the process of identifying park needs ensures a successful planning process, provides for a mutual exchange of ideas, and helps meet the community's needs. As stakeholders in the planning process, residents and park users can work with the City to ensure park and open space needs are accurately identified, planned for, and funded. The Park Plan update process has benefited from public involvement, which has been utilized in determining needs and priorities and in determining long- and short-term recommendations. This section outlines the public involvement that has helped shape the recommendations contained in the 2010 Park and Open Space Plan. Park Plan Survey A survey was taken during the spring of 2009 in order to obtain the community's ideas and opinions about the existing park system, deficiencies, and priorities for the future. The survey was made available online at the City's website, and written surveys were distributed to all of our facilities and neighborhood councils. The survey was advertised on the City's phone system and website, in the Kent Reporter, utility mailings, and through various postings at park facilities. A total of 631 responses were received, 45 percent of which noted that they were residents of Kent. Due to the nature of the distribution of the survey, it is not a statistically valid survey. However, it does provide a sense of the community's desires and needs. Respondents rated trails, open space and natural areas as extremely important followed by major parks and small neighborhood parks. The top three needs expressed in the survey were a swimming facility, an off-leash dog park and park security and maintenance. Detailed results for each question are below. Due to the length of responses to open ended questions, they are not included in the Plan, but are available for review on the City's website and in the Park Planning & Development Office. 2009 Park Plan Update Survey Results Total Responses - 631 1. Do you live within the City of Kent? a. Yes -45% b. No - 54% c. I don't know - 1% 44 S:\PermMPlan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 70 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 2. How many years have you lived in the City of Kent? a. 1-10 - 20% b. 11-20 - 13% c. 21-30 - 9% d. 31-40 -4% e. 41 or more -3% 3. Do you consider yourself a resident of East Hill, Valley or West Hill? a. East Hill -34% b. Valley - 80/b c. West Hill - 11% d. Don't know - 2% 4. How many children under the age of 18 live in your household? a. 0 - 60% b. 1-2 - 35% c. 3 or more - 5% 5. What is your age? a. 17 or under - 1% b. 18-29 - 15% c. 30-39 - 31% d. 40-49 - 27% e. 50-59 - 15% f. 60-69 - 7% g. Over 70 - 4% 6. What is your gender? a. Male - 59% b. Female - 41% 7. Which parks and recreation facilities do you or your household currently use? See spreadsheet 8. What improvements, if any, would you like to see at these parks? See spreadsheet 9. For this City as a whole, what do you feel are the biggest needs in terms of Park and Recreation? 1. Swimming Facility 45 71 Chapter 7 - Appendices 2. Off-leash dog park 3. Security & Maintenance 4. Biking & Walking Trails 5. Connections/non-motorized access to Parks 6. Mountain Biking Trails 7. Frisbee Golf 8. Athletic Fields 10.Within our parks, what three activities do you and your family members participate in the most? a. Walking - 34% b. Biking - 33% c. Swimming - 7% d. Fishing - 4% e. Organized recreation i.e.: baseball, soccer - 11% f. Use of play equipment - ].20/o g. Other, please specify: see spreadsheet 11.What recreation opportunities would you like to see in Kent that you can't find here now? See spreadsheet 12.Using a 0 to 10 scale with 10 meaning "extremely high importance" and 0 meaning "extremely low importance" please rate the importance of the following park amenities: MOST IMPORTANT NUMBERED IN ORDER - HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF #10 RATING. * EACH CHOICE WAS SCALED SEPERATELY. a. Small neighborhood parks that serve families and individuals (5 - 19%) b. Major parks that serve all areas of the city (4 - 22%) c. Outdoor athletic fields for youth (6 - 18%) d. Outdoor athletic fields for adults (11 - 11%) e. Expanded recreational trails in and out of parks (2 - 41%) f. Parks with fishing, boating and swimming (12 - 9%) g. Indoor recreation facilities for social programs, events and athletics (10 - 12%) h. Natural areas and open space (3 - 37%) i. An accessible playground large enough to serve the entire community (13 - 8%) j. Off leash dog park (7 - 18%) k. Spray park/water park (14 - 7%) I. Off Road Biking Trails (1 - 45%) 46 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 72 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 m. BMX park (9 - 16%) n. Swimming pool (8 - 16%) 13.Have you or anyone in your household participated in a City of Kent recreation program, activity or cultural event in the last 12 months? a. Yes - 44% b. No - 51% c. Don't know - 50/o 14.What types of recreation programs, activities or cultural events have you and/or your household participated in the last 12 months? a. Youth/Teen athletics - 13% b. Adult athletics - 170/o c. Youth enrichment, such as ballet or piano lessons - 5% d. Adult enrichment, such as cooking or aerobics - 9% e. Concerts - 21% f. Festivals - 24% g. Senior Center activities - 4% h. Adaptive Recreation (Special Needs) - 1% i. Youth/teen activities - 7% j. Other - Please specify 15.What could the City change about its programs that would make them more attractive for you and your household? See spreadsheet 16.Are you aware that the City offers scholarships so that all children can participate in programs regardless of ability to pay? a. Yes - 24% b. No - 76% 17.Would you like to be notified of future public meetings and opportunities to participate in the update of the Comprehensive Plans? a. Yes - add contact info b. No thank you Public Workshop Once the survey results were tabulated and the Park Plan update was well underway, a public workshop was held in the fall of 2009 to further refine the areas of focus in the Park Plan and supplement the comments received through the survey. Participants were given a comment sheet with specific questions about the 47 73 Chapter 7 - Appendices different elements of the plan that were presented at the meeting. Participants commented on the need to maintain our existing facilities and to make use of underutilized areas. They also expressed a desire for better connectivity between parks and throughout the City. Public Process In preparing the Park Plan, several public meetings occurred in order to provide the public, the Land Use and Planning Board, and the Parks Committee an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed Park Plan update. The City's website was utilized as a tool for ongoing communication regarding the status of the update process. Survey results were posted as was the draft plan. E- mail notices were sent to interested survey participants at each milestone in the update process, inviting the public to review the draft plan, participate in public hearings and provide additional comment. In addition, the Park Plan complied with State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requirements. An Environmental Checklist was completed and a Determination of Non-Significance was issued on . Public comment periods associated with the environmental review process were provided. Public Meetings & Hearings The Draft Park Plan was presented and discussed at a series of public meetings and hearings held before the Land Use and Planning Board, Parks Committee and the City Council. B. Relevant Regulations Critical Area Regulations Since the adoption of the 2000 Plan, new environmental regulations were passed and implemented at the state and local level. These new regulations resulted in changes to the City's Land Use Code, Critical Areas Ordinance and Shoreline Master Program and may impact how the park system develops. Critical areas such as wetlands, streams, lakes, and wildlife habitat areas occur throughout Kent Parks. Therefore, these regulations have implications on the development and management of the park and open space system. Development and maintenance practices will likely change to better protect critical areas and their resources. Growth Management Act (GMA) The Growth Management Act (GMA) establishes 13 statewide planning goals that must be considered locally within the City's Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. Several of these planning goals apply to parks, including open space retention, development of recreational opportunities, conservation of wildlife 48 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).do 74 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 habitat, public facilities sufficient to support growth, and attention to historic resources. The Park Plan and Park and Open Space Element of the Comprehensive Plan evaluate our system relative to relevant GMA goals. State Shoreline Management Act Guidelines The State Shoreline Management Act requires local governments to regulate their shorelines through adoption of a local Shoreline Master Program. The City completed an update to the Shoreline Master Program in 2009 in order to conform to the state's update of master program guidelines. The updated Master Program will impact park operations and development in the following areas: Green River, Lake Meridian, Lake Fenwick, Panther Lake, Soos Creek, the Green River Natural Resource Area pond, Springbrook Creek and Jenkins Creek. 49 75 Chapter 7 - Appendices C. Capital Facilities Plan Parks-Planning& Development 2010 - 2015 Division Requests Amounts in Thousands Total Request 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Priority 113# Proposed Revenue WA State Grant 7,625.0 1,525.0 200.0 1,400.0 1,250.0 1,950.0 1,300.0 King County Grant 2,618.0 1,168.0 670.0 175.0 2300 185.0 1900. Other Grant 1,1D0.0 550.0 120.0 505.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 Donations/Contributions DO 150 150 15.0 15.0 Is(] 150 CIP Revenues 1,650.0 150.0 300.0 300.0 3OD.0 300.0 300.0 CIP REET2 Revenues 16,039.0 1,586.0 1,986.0 2,381.0 2,4950 3,546.0 4,044.0 Source To Be Determined 3,966.0 105.0 205.0 125.0 3,155.0 255.0 121.0 Total Proposed Revenue 33,178.0 5,099.0 49 3, 6.0 4,901.0 7,451.E 6,256.0 5,975.0 Expenditures Requested Life Cycle Park System 2,076.0 346.0 346.0 346.0 346.0 346.0 346.0 1 71 Grant Matching Funds/Land Acq. 450.0 75.0 75.0 75.0 75.0 75.0 75.0 2 72 Life Cycle-Play Equipment 275.0 25.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 3 151 Life Cycle-Ballfiolds 175.0 50.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 4 157 Life Cycle-Irrigation 150.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 5 173 Life Cycle-Infield Soil 175.0 Soo 25 0 25.0 25.0 250 25 0 6 266 Life Cycle-Trails 45.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 7 79 Event Center Lifecycle 1,800.0 300.0 300.0 300.0 300.0 300.0 300.0 8 290 Wilson Playfields(Debt Service) 046.0 141.0 141.0 141.0 141.0 141.0 141.0 9 156 Service Club Ballfields(Debt Service) 1,680.0 280.0 280.0 280.0 280.0 280.0 280.0 10 155 Town Square Plaza(Debt Service) 1,152.0 1920. 192.0 192.0 1920. 1920. 1920. 11 80 East Hill Skate Park(Debt Service) 480 so 8 0 8.0 5_0 8.0 80 12 207 Urban Forestry Program 75.0 25.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 13 158 Master Plans 150.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 14 74 Comprehensive Park&Recreation Plan 30.0 5.0 25.0 15 330 Adopt-A-Park Volunteer Program 230.0 30.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 16 306 Eagle Scout Volunteer Program 1 D5.0 20.0 35.0 35.0 35.0 35.0 35.0 17 75 ArchitecUFngineering 40.0 10.0 10_1) 100 100 18 76 Kent Parks Foundation 150.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 19 304 Regional Trails-Levy Program 1,058.0 168.0 170.0 175.0 180.0 185.0 190.0 20 331 Regional/Local Dog Off Leash Park 450.0 100.0 350.0 21 352 Mill CreeklGreenway Plan&Renovation 650.0 53.0 250.0 350.0 22 101 Lake Fenwick Park Improvements 350.0 150.0 200.0 23 333 Community Sports Fields 4,5000 3,800.0 2000 5000 24 99 West Hill Park Development 1,920.0 100.0 1,820.0 25 82 Clark Lake Land Acquisition 2,000.0 1,000.0 1,000.0 26 307 East Hill Park Land Acquisition 500.0 500.0 27 315 Botanical Garden Lake Acquisition 1,000.0 500.0 500.0 28 360 Panther Lake PAA Park Acquisition 1,000.0 1,000.0 29 102 Major Entries into Kent 3000 500 500 50.0 50.0 500 500 30 316 Downtown Gateways,Phase 2 750.0 150.0 150.0 15D.0 150.0 150.0 31 267 West Fenwick Park Renovation 1,585.0 85.0 1,5010 32 89 R55BDO32 1120/2010 50 S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMEN DIM ENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpac Elem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpac Plan(3).doa 76 CITY OF KENT - Park & Open Space Plan - 2010 Parks-Planning&Development 2010 - 2015 Division Requests Amounts In Thousands Total Request 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Priority ID# Van Doren's Park Improvements 300.0 150.10 150.D 33 310 Lake Meridian Park Per &Master Plan 1,3000 MOO 1,200 0 34 337 132nd Street Park Development 2,100.0 100.0 1,700.0 300.0 35 311 Eagle Creek Park Development 1,000.0 1,000.0 36 78 Service Club Community Park 2000. 2000. 37 312 Springwood Park Improvements 65.0 65.0 38 85 Tudor Square Renovations 68.0 68.0 39 163 Clark Lake Development 1,050.0 50.0 1,000.0 40 313 S.212nd St.Neighborhood Park Develop. 100A 100.0 41 93 Wilson Playtiields Acquisitior/Renovation 500.0 500.0 42 314 Riverwalk/Riverview Park Development 130A 130.0 43 113 International ParksAcgJDevelopment 50.0 50.0 44 96 Valley Floor Athletic Complex Acq&Dev_ 5000 500.0 45 104 Total Expenditures Requested 33,1 88.0 5,099.0 3,4950 4,901.0 7, 551.0 6,256.D 975.0 51 77 Chapter 7 - Appendices D. Ordinance Adopting Plan 52 S:\PermMPlan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_DRAFTParkOpenSpacePlan(3).d— 78 This page intentionally left blank. CHAPTER TEN PARK & OPEN SPACE ELEMENT INTRODUCTION -The -Pa-r4 & Open S-paee Element wor4s in eofiem with the Gompr-eheasive Par-k a-ad Reer-eati Reer-eation Plan is developed with partieipation ftom eity and sen,iee area r-esiclet#s. it identifies existing publiely oixned par-ks and facilities and their- needed impfoveffients; opportunities fof open space, and metvational faeilities for- the yeafs 2004 2010. The Comprehensive Park and fr-om whieh the Compr-ehensive Park and Recreation Plan is implemented. The Park& Open Space EletnepA otAlifies goals and policies for the plan 1 -1 . . .tion, and maintenanee of open the time the pr-eviatis plan was w+itten. The Park & Open Spaee Element pfevides a fetifidatio.n. recreational amenities, eomeetivity between existing par-ks and neighborhoods, and the pt!oteetion of envit!ontnepAally sensitive meas. Kent's se...'e, mea goes beyond the ei�y limits and Planning Area, serving the ei4ife Kent Seh and Federal Way Sehool Distr4ot 4iat afe withiii the eity limits. The expanding and aging poptilatiffl pf:E)gmms. Gity r-esidefAs are eoneemed about pFoteetifig undeveloped open spaee be�qr-e the City and designated mmexation afeas afe fully developed, and with pf:ovidifig par-ks and progfums Park&Open Space 10-1 have been aeEtuifed and developed ffem gener-al fund satifees a-ad loeal, state, and fedefal gffffits. Community Par4, the Alest Hill Skate Paf:k, Chestnut Ridge Neighborhood Par4, Salt Air- N44 > the Dise Golf Gotwse; > ; of Set=�4ee Club Commenity Pafk, Valley Floor- Comffpmity Park, 272fid Stfeet Neighb,,r4ioo Park, 132"� Stfeet Neighbofhood Park, and additional land at Clark Lakek. and to impt!ove the quality of the park and mer-eational experience unless publie r-esoumes, polieies, pa44fiefships. The pokey dir-eetiefis in the pfeviotis plans were updated both to aeeommodate the assessmei# of existing par-ks is eonducted and the City r-eeeives input fFofn itAer-ested tisets of City- owned andlot!managed par-ks and f!eef!eational faeilities. For-the 2000 update of the Compr-ehen Pafk and Reer-ea4ion Plan, a vafiety of par-t4eipa+ofy otttfeaeh methods wefe used to involve eitizefis > a He ale, two pub heafings, and meetings with City st-a€f, The Park & Open Spaoe ElemepA b-rief4y anal�qes the s"pl�,, demand, and need for- publie aPA pfiva4e padE and feefeational f4eilities and sefviees within KePA's Plafming Area and sets goals and polieies w-hieh fetleet the analysis. The Compr-ehensive Park and Reer-ea4ion Plan provides a mor-e detailed a"ysis and identifies an aetion to implement eaeh goal. The aetion pr-ogfam wil upda4ed anff"ly aftef the Capital hinlpfevement Plan is adopted, and as the City Gotineil establish new goals. Sefvioes DepaFtment, with the -pokey d4eetion set by a three member- City Cottfloil Pa Park&Open Space 10-2 Golf AEMsotzy Boafd, appoipAed by the Ma-yor- with the eoiisepA of the Gity Gettfleill advises staff "ality of life in Kefit by pr-oviding paAEs and f4eilities that are safe, 4 that offe aceomplished via development and maintenanee of parks and faeilities, pfofessional pm--- and the optimum utilization of eonvamity r-esourees. The Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Sefviees Depaftment pfovides a variety of park and > ; parks,pfogfams fof special populations; 5) operates youth day eamps and befofe and aftef school eat!e-,-6) stfeet tfees, and open spaee areas; Hall,all City buildings and gt!oufids stieh as fife stations, City and Kent Commons; 9) manages the Human Sen,iees Pt!ogfamvN,hieh offets home t!epaif!and links KePA fesidepAs with sen,iee pr-ovidefs-, > > The Park & Open Space Element works in concert with the 2010 Parks & Open Space Plan to provide direction for the planning, acquisition, development and redevelopment of parks, open spaces and recreational facilities for the years 2010- 2030. Park Plans were prepared and updated in 1972, 1982, 1988, 1994, and 2000. The 2010 Park & Open Space Plan was developed with participation from city and service area residents. It evaluates existing demographics, facilities and service needs,, presents goals and policies, estimates park and recreation demand, outlines intergovernmental coordination opportunities, examines potential funding sources and provides long- and short-term capital recommendations for the next 20 years. The 2010 Park Plan has been updated to accommodate the impacts of current and projected growth and to be consistent with the City's overall planning efforts under the Growth Management Act. A variety of participatory outreach methods were used in the 2010 update of the Park & Open Space Plan to involve citizens in the comprehensive planning process, these efforts include: online and written surveys displays with comment sheets at parks facilities, public workshops, email updates to Park&Open Space 10-3 interested parties, utility mailers, newspaper articles, and public hearings through the formal plan adoption process. It is the mission of the Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is to enrich the quality of life in Kent by providing parks and facilities that are safe, attractive, and that offer enjoyable and meaningful recreation and cultural programs, and supports human services. This is accomplished via development and maintenance of parks and facilities, professional programming, and the optimum utilization of community resources. Continued urban development may outpace Kent's ability to maintain the current level of service and to improve on existing park and recreation opportunities unless public resources, policies, and funds are coordinated among the City, King County, Kent's school districts, and private partnerships. Kent's service area goes beyond the city limits and Planning Area, serving the entire Kent School District. The Parks and Community Services Department also serves portions of the Highline School District and Federal Way School District that are within the city limits. The expanding and aging population within Kent's service area has increased the demand on existing park and recreational facilities and programs. City residents are concerned about maintaining existing facilities as well as the provision of parks, open spaces and programs that make Kent a desirable place to live and work. Kent's park system is administered by the Director of the Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department, with the policy direction set by a three-member City Council Parks Committee. An Arts Commission advises staff and approves public art and cultural programming. The twelve members of the Arts Commission are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council and serve one-to-five year terms without compensation or salary. The seven-member Golf Advisory Board, appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council, advises staff concerning the activities and improvements at the Riverbend Golf Complex. The Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department provides a variety of park and recreational programs and community services that serve diverse interests in the population. For example, the department: 1) manages recreational programs and athletic leagues for youth, teen, adult, and seniors; 2) conducts educational classes and workshops; 3) organizes special events like the Fourth of July Splash, Canterbury Faire, and special arts programs; 4) supports resource programs for special populations; 5) operates youth day camps and before- and after-school care; Park&Open Space 10-4 6) maintains the golf course; 7) maintains City parks, street trees, and open space areas; 8) maintains all City buildings and grounds such as fire stations, City Hall, and Kent Commons; 9) manages the Human Services Program which offers home repair and links Kent residents with service providers, counseling, therapy, food, clothing education, emergency assistance, crisis intervention assistance for youth, teens, families, and homeless people. INVENTORY & CLASSIFICATION OF PARK AND OPEN SPACE LANDS land.The etfffet# invetitor-y of lands !eased and owned by the City totals 1,343 aer-es. Sinee the 1994 Gomptvhensive Park and Reer-ea4ion Plan, over 113 aefes have been aequit!ed. (1.34 of these ae at!e loeatedwithin the Potential Annexation At!ea (PAA), as defined in the Land Use ElemetA, b wer-e pufehased by the G45). King County Parks manages 734 aeres of parks ifi, the PAA (see Noi4h Gfeen Rivet:Park,w-hieh is loea4ed within both the G4y of A-4tifn PAA and the G4Y of Kent PAA. Sees Cr-eek Regional Tr-ail,'Cafy Grant PaAE a+ 522.45 aefes, is loea4ed on the eastem edge af Kent's PAA, but sen,es a mueh gr-ea4er-area. Park and open spaee land iti Kent's PAA is estimated The City of Ketil has f6r-ty eight (4 9) neighborhood park se.,.*-- ---. defined throughout Kent�s Planning Afea (see Figttfe 10.2). Five (5) neighbor-hood sef-viee afeas hm,e appr-wEifflately half of Within the Kent Nhmieipal limits, there afe �weiity eight (28) neighbor-hood pafks laeated withi neighbor-hood park !and, fat: a total land a-Fea of 95.7 aer-es. Few (4) neighbofhoods af:e sen,ed by eommtmity pafks (i.e., Van Dor-en's Landing Park, Kefft Memor4al Park, hake Mer-idian Park, aPA Russell Read Park) whieh have elemen4s t�pioally ��d in a neighbor-hood park (i.e., play e"ipment, pienfie areas, hafd suffaee eetir-ts). Fetif (4) neighbor-hoods have tffldeveloped or- minimally developed eommunity pafks (i.e., Clark Lake PadE, Russell Woods Pafk, Valley Floof: Community Pafk, mid Sefviee Clib Comffitfflity Pa-r-k), whieh will set=viee neighbor-hood needs when fully developed. Five (5) neighbor-hood s-..ill meas are pfimafily industfial laiid ttse, and no neighbor-hood paf-ks are proposed in these af:eas. One neighbor-hood sefvtee area is eommefvial m-ultifamily, and no neighbor-hood-paf:k is proposed for- this neighbor400d. Two (2) NSAs afe low density residential with agr4ettittir-al of: ifidustr4al land tises with no park land, and a eembined population of 156 (based on the 2000 U.S. Genstis). These NSAs will be monitor-ed for-filtur-e-pa needs. One NSA ineltides low density fesidential and Planned Unit Developffients (PUDs). PU Park&Open Space 10-5 land.pfavide f)afk and rwr-ea4ion oppofPd-nities within the PUD. As this NSA develops, it will monitored for-the need fot!neighbor-hood park land. Keni's Urban Centet!NSA is sefved by seve in the PafAher- bake Amexation Area, thfee NSAs loeated efitir-ely within the PAA hm,e either- no NSAs have either-no park land or-are defieient aecor-ding to the LOS. The other NSA is sen,ed b" eoffimunity pafk. in the sou4li PAA, one (1) NSA with a Population of eleven (11) (based on 2000 U.S. Census) and ptimar-ily an agiettitufal land use, has undeveloped eommunity park When this park is developed, it most likely will not inelude neighbor-hood park elements. One (1) fie earls The City has fifty feur (54) GeMMURity parks, trail GOFriders, E)PeR spaGGs and faGilitie&,- ttalinn 770.3 aGF86 (see Figure 10.3 for trails) In additiGR, the GFceR Rove Course, Course, Dri"� RaRge Dar 3 Ge arse and Mini Putt am S t167 aFyS. Fi�TGE)MMURity as part ,)f Clem Statl,�n a mast r planned mixed_�use retail, Ge and resid „tial u��carrv'rrc � �--prarmca�rrncca—a�c • i �c�ana�c�r�rei�t�t developmeRt. The City has four (4) publiG faGilities used primarily for reGreatmeRat programs and e the K8Rt e e ResourGe , e Dark and ReGFeatinn RaR Kent owns or leases 1,434 acres of park land. The majority of this park land is natural resource land, while the remaining is distributed between Community and Neighborhood Parks, Recreation Facilities and undeveloped land. Since 2000, over 87 acres of additional park land have been acquired. Park land from the Panther Lake Annexation, effective July 2010, is included in the inventory below. The City's park land is generally broken down into the following categories: Park&Open Space 10-6 Figure 4: Total Parks by Classification ■Community Parks 1 2°lo 10/0 ■Neighborhood Parks 71X3 dt Indoor Recreation Facility ■Outdoor Recreation Facility GY Natural Resource Undeveloped Golf Course Community Parks - A park that serves the entire City of Kent and includes facilities or amenities that are not offered elsewhere in the city. Amenities will vary at each park and may include boating, swimming, fishing, group picnic shelters play equipment, trails, sport courts and ball fields. Access to the park is by car, public transit, foot or bicycle. Off-street parking is provided. There are eight Community Parks with a total of 111.9 acres. Facility Location Acres 1. Arbor Heights 360 east 2.82 2. Green River Parks Anderson Park valley 0.30 Briscoe Park valley 7.00 Cottonwood Grove valley 0.77 Russell Woods Park valley 7.00 Three Friends Park valley 1.00 Van Doren's Landing Park valley 10.00 3. Lake Meridian Park east 16.02 4. Morrill Meadows east 16.31 5. Old Fishing Hole valley 5.70 6. Town Square Plaza valley 0.77 7. Urban Core Parks Burlington Green* valley 0.22 Castlereagh Park* valley 0.21 Park&Open Space 10-7 First Avenue Plaza valley 0.60 Kaibara Park* valley 0.56 Kherson valley 0.58 Rosebed Park* valley 0.23 Sunnfjord Park valley 0.21 Titus Railroad Park valley 0.30 Uplands Extension* (Rotary Basketball & Lions Skate) valley 4.10 Yangzhou Park* valley 0.21 8. West Fenwick Park (includes West Hill Skate Park) west 37.00 Total 111.91 * Leased Land Neighborhood Park - A park designed to meet the active and passive recreation needs of an immediate neighborhood. A neighborhood is defined by surrounding arterial streets and access is usually by foot or bicycle. Parking spaces are typically not provided, unless on-street parking is not available, accessible or safe. Neighborhood parks have amenities for casual activities that are not programmed or organized. Amenities may include play equipment, picnic tables, hard courts (basketball, tennis), walking trails, and open grass areas. There are 27 neighborhood parks with a total of 90.33 acres. Facility Location Acres 1. Canterbury Neighborhood Park east 2.08 2. Chestnut Ridge Park east 3.33 3. Commons Park valley 2.66 4. East Hill Park east 4.62 5. Eastridge Park east 0.80 6. Garrison Creek Park east 5.00 7. Glenn Nelson Park west 10.00 8. Gowe Street Mini Park valley 0.10 9. Green Tree Park east 1.47 10. Green View Park east 1.10 11. Kiwanis Tot Lot #1 valley 0.60 12. Kiwanis Tot Lot #2 valley 0.41 13. Kiwanis Tot Lot #3 east 0.75 14. Kiwanis Tot Lot #4 valley 0.35 15. Linda Heights Park west 4.20 16. Meridian Glen Park east 5.47 17. Naden Avenue RV Park valley 0.70 18. Park Orchard Park east 7.22 19. Pine Tree Park east 9.80 20. Salt Air Vista Park west 2.00 21. Scenic Hill Park east 4.10 22. Seven Oaks Park east 0.50 23. Springwood Park east 10.00 24. Sun Meadows east 1.54 Park&Open Space 10-8 25. Tudor Square Park east 4.70 26. Turnkey Park east 6.53 27. Walnut Grove east 0.30 Total 90.33 Recreation Facility - Buildings and parks used by the community for social cultural and programmed recreation. Outdoor recreational facilities are distinguished from other parks by the scheduled nature of the facilities. Recreational facilities include community centers, historic buildings, sports fields and golf facilities. These facilities serve the entire City of Kent, and in some cases the region. Access to these facilities is by car, public transit, foot, or bicycle. Off- street parking is provided. Riverbend is unique from the other recreational facilities because it is an enterprise facility, which is a self-sustaining, revenue generating facility that financially supports itself. Some of the facilities identified below include open space which may be developed in the future. Square Facility Location Acres Feet Indoor 1. Kent Commons valley 3.00 50,000 2. Kent Historical Museum valley 1.70 3,720 3. Kent Memorial Park Building valley 0.25 3,000 4. Kent Valley Ice Centre*** valley 3.60 65,154 5. Neely/Soames Historical House valley 1.00 2,256 6. Resource Center valley 0.44 6,000 7. Senior Activity Center valley 4.36 21,000 Subtotal 14.35 151,130 Outdoor 8. Kent Memorial Park valley 10.95 9. North Meridian Park Fields east 8.40 10. Service Club Park east 28.80 11. Russell Road Park valley 30.40 12. Uplands Playfield valley 2.30 13. Wilson Playfields east 11.49 Subtotal 92.34 Golf Course 13. Riverbend Golf Complex-18 holes valley 131.00 11,296 14. Golf Par 3, Driving Range, Mini-Putt valley 36.00 1,800 Total 273.69 164,226 *** City Leased Land Natural Resource - Parks that are passive in nature and include areas of openness, environmentally sensitive areas, or wildlife habitat. Amenities include passive recreation elements such as benches, bird watching platforms, fishing_ trails, and open green areas. Park&Open Space 10-9 Facility Location Acres 1. Anderson Greenbelt valley 4.00 2. Campus Park east 16.50 3. Clark Lake Park (includes Lake rental 2.06� east 129.11 4. Eagle Scout Park valley 0.50 5. Foster Park valley 4.00 6. Green River Natural Resources Area** valley 310.00 7. Green River Corridor/Trail valley 39.35 8. Ikuta Property Donation valley 0.90 9. Interurban Trail valley 10.35 10. Kennebeck Avenue valley 0.10 11. Lake Fenwick Park west 141.34 12. Mill Creek Canyon Park east 107.25 13. North Meridian Park east 67.06 14. Old Fire Station west 0.21 15. Puget Power Trail valley 20.00 16. Springbrook Greenbelt valley 5.00 17. West Canyon Open Space west 5.00 18. Willis Street Greenbelt* valley 4.00 Total 864.67 * Leased Land; ** Public Works Managed Undeveloped - Land area acquired by the city that has not yet been developed or programmed for recreational use. Facility Location Acres 1. 132nd Avenue Park (Dow Property) east 4.56 2. 277th Corridor Park east 4.58 3. Eagle Creek Park east 1.00 4. Hopkins Open Space east 1.34 5. Kronisch Property west 0.70 6. Midway Reservoir (W. Hill Neighborhood Park) west 9.67 7. Naden Ave. Property valley 6.45 8. Rainier View Estates east 1.17 9. Riverview Park valley 14.40 10. Valley Floor Community Park & Ball fields valley 50.05 Total 93.92 Urban Center & Green River Subareas Kent contains two distinct areas comprising several parks. These areas are included in the inventory above under Community Parks. Kent's downtown includes 10 parks, which together, forms the Urban Center Community Parks. Parks within the Urban Center collectively provide a variety of amenities such as play areas picnic tables, skate and basketball facilities, and passive open green areas. During Park&Open Space 10-10 festivals and other events downtown, these parks serve as gathering places and key focal points. The Green River features 13 parks stretching from Briscoe Park at the northern city limits to the 277t" trail connection at the southern limits. Several of the parks provide passive green space, two are undeveloped, and the remaining provide a variety of amenities for fishing, play, barbecues, picnics and bicycling. Each of these subareas provides a distinct experience for park users based on the area. Potential Annexation Areas (PAA) King County manages approximately 734 acres of parks in the PAA. This number includes only 169.1 acres of North Green River Park, which is located within both the City of Auburn and the City of Kent PAA. Soos Creek Regional Trail/Cary Grant Park at 522.45 acres, is located on the eastern edge of Kent's PAA, but serves a much greater area. Figure 10.1 illustrates existing parks and recreation facilities. Park&Open Space 10-11 This page intentionally left blank. FIGURE 10.1 PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITES Park&Open Space 10-12 This page intentionally left blank. l� FIGURE 10.1 e-Tacoma onal Airport PARKS & RECREATION aowLk °� j Glee belt a N ;S e > a FACILITIES L I Ja S 188 ST � r$ / S18 S �. C �+ rn risco 1 Park a � aka SE 1 2 T LEGEND I 91983T EXISTING CONDITIONS a S 200 ST S 200 ST 1 eF" s2o T q w Lake Natural Resource (Open Space/Greenways/Trails) 1 Pat Aesl id m� a Youngs Park �@ i! 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ANALYSIS OF PARK LAND AND FACILITY NEEDS The fieed fer- park and reet!eational land and faeilities was estimated using a variety ef metheds, r-estilts ef these methods wet!e compared and then synthesized te define a pr-eposed land and faeility Level of—Service meastif PA-s , standafd fer-many yeafs as the basis for-the standard ef�went-f(20) aer-es per- 1,000 people (ten Park&Open Space 10-18 if the City ohooses to maintain this standaf!d of twenty (20) aeres per- 1,000 population, the City of Ke„t,:,,,,,la need: 525 0 in 1993, the City exeeeded the NRRA standard of twepAy (20) aefes per- 1,000 by 0.72 acres pet! 1,000. However-, in 2003 the City had 15.99 aer-es pet! 1,000 population failing below the 1993 NRRA standafd by 339 aer-es. This e"ates to a loss of 4.74 aet:es pet: 1,000 people. The fir-st level- of sefviee (LOS) foi:park!and was established in 1993, in the City of Kent eompt:ehefisive plan (s Table 10.1} Table 10.1 1993 LOS FOR PARK LAND Golf r.,ufses a loin nnn population 8-56 > within the eity limits, with pr-ojeet population gr-wA4h. Park&Open Space 10-19 FIGURE 10.4 RECREATION FACILITIES AND SCHOOLS Park&Open Space 10-20 Park&Open Space 10-21 Table r0.z KENT r nc OVER TIME 4943 44% 44" 2-000 240-3 240 Neighbor-hood Parks 2,53 4,5mg 4-.5-6 4 45 44-3 4,00 Community •£s i849 4-84 4-4-.0 13.72 14.85 i3.Oi Golf rAe,,,.S0 0-.5-6 0,60 048 048 0-.3-2 �0 (h 0) Recreation F,,eilit;os- 2,33 242 4-.3-6 4,20 4-.B 4-. 0 (square feeVperson) Poptilatie 41,000 45,000 70,140 79,524 94,275 95,860 > this ineltides 2,400 3 Clubhouse, 11,296 square feet of the Rivefbefid Golf Cour-se 04house, and 1,800 sVafe feet o the Dfiving Range Pro Shop. The level of sefviee fat:p4lie r-eefea4iefi faeilities in 2002 was 1.13 sqttat!e feet pet! 1,000 people. W4th no added spaee sinee 1993,the LOS has dropped signifieapAly additional iand, the LOS for--park land will eonfifme to drop. The Gity of Kent lleeds to set a LOS. that meets eitizen needs. if the standafd for-neighbor-hood par-ks is set at 1.13 aer-es per- 1,000 (t etffen4 level), the City would need to ae"ir-e 12.62 additional aer-es ifl or-def to aeeaffifflodate population gfewth in the n&Et ten years. if the LOS standafd for- eommttai�7 1 par-ks and open spae-e is set at 14.85 aei:es PeF 1,000 (the euffePA level), the City would need to aeqUiFe 176.2 ae-res by 2010. -. - . . ilation will plaee additional demand on par-ks a-ad faeilities. This has a majef: impaet the City of KefA beeatise the existing park and open spaee ia-veflt0f�, itl the PotmAial AfMe?Ea Afea is fiet at the same WS as the City LOS of twenty (20) aefes pef 1,000 people. Most of th facilities,that sen,e the Potential Annex:ation Afea, afe loemed within the etiffenA eity limits of Kent, Park&Open Space 10-22 AS RlIRLTL ATIO N !NCRE A SE'S AND AREAS S ARE ANNEXED X D LNT-0 THE CLTV THE CITY PARKS DEPARTMENT MUST ACQUIRE MORE LAND TO PROVIDE THE SAME T E NTL OF CE'R IICE MANY PEOPLE E CHOOSE TO TINT IN Z'E,iNT FOR THE RECREATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE HERE. lF PEOPLE 60 TO PARKS AND CAN'T GET A RAPA"NG SPACE OR PICNIC TABLEI THEY BELIEVE THE !SSUE CA BE RESOLVED SIMPLY RV ADDINr A FEMI A40RE SPACES AND TABLE'S AT EXISTING PARKS. HOWEVER, OFTEN PARKS CANNOT SAFELY OR EFFICIENTLY A!''!''l1AiL1 40D ATE A40RE PARKING N!'' TYPICALLY T T V PEOPLE E DON'T WANT TO RT CLOSE TO OTHERS WHEN HAVING A PICNIC, AND DON'T M A NT TO SEE TABLE C SRACIED TOO CLOSELY TOGETHER. AS THE POPULATION !NCREASES, THERE WILL 13E A NEED TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL LAND AND DE47-ELOP PARKS AT T-14E E ST A RL LSAE D L OS TO MAINTAIN TAE QU A L LTV OF 'TTLE CITV'S BARKS A \TLl OPEN SPACE SVSTE'Aii Park Land Requirements by 20100 The 2010 population fi3reeast indiea4es a need to acquire all types of park !a-nds to maintain thee and annexation areas, and to aeql Efflity park land -A,hef!e needed within established fieighber-heeds,. . * Park aer-eage and Sees Gfeek Paf7k aeivage within the AkA a-fe estimated.) However-, the Neighbor-hood Park LOS of 0.3 8 aer-es per- 1,000 population is eonsidefably less gian the 1.13 aer-es- per- 1,000 population, whieh is g:fea4er-thm the 14.01 aer-es per- 1,000 LOS within Kent's eity limi However-,Neighbor-hood PadE LOS for-Kent's RAA of 0.3 4 aer-es pef 1,000 is eonsidefably less tha the nqor-e efwir-ofifnefAally sensitive wid appealing sites. Ur-ba+i development also I h Park&Open Space 10-23 Park&Open Space 10-24 envir-omnet#ally sensitive areas aceommodates proteetion of natural enviromnental systems. Wh appropria4e, funding ffpdst be identified fof: ae"isition and development of!a-ad f0f: open spaee a fvefvatiotial f4eilities. The Capital hmpf:ovemefit Plan adopted aflaually by the City Go Level of Service (LOS) Under the Growth Management Act (GMA), communities are responsible for providing public facilities without decreasing levels of service below locally established minimums (RCW 36.70A.020(12)). Measuring the adequacy of our Parks and Open Spaces requires an established set of standards. Level of service (LOS) standards are measures of the amount of a public facility which must be provided to meet the community's basic needs and expectations. The GMA allows communities flexibility in establishing level of service standards that meet local needs and expectations. Over the past 30 years, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has developed guidelines and standards for parks, recreation and open space. NRPA first published guidelines in 1971 and revised them in 1983 through the Recreation Park, and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, to serve as a basis for developing standards at the community level. The NRPA no longer recommends a standard for facility and park land based on population ratios; however the NRPA recommends that because every community is different, standards should be developed by the community and used as a guide in planning. The former NRPA guidelines are used throughout the United States, and Kent's 1994 Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan level of service standards were developed with these standards, which represent the minimum for which a community should strive. The level of service standards established in the 1994 Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan and adopted by City Council remain an appropriate guideline today; however with the changing demographics of Kent, the City may want to consider establishing new standards or supplemental measures in future years. Future demand for park and recreation facilities is based on comparing projected populations with Kent's park and recreation standards. Park and recreation needs are related directly to the characteristics of a city's population. The City's population is projected to increase to 133,347 (or 133,857including all potential annexation areas) by year 2031. Table 1 shows Kent's level of service from 1993- 2003. Table 2 shows Kent's level of service for the year 2009 and projections for the year 2031. Table 2 is based on a reorganized park and open space inventory that more accurately classifies park land based on current use and investment (developed/undeveloped/athletic facilities/natural resource). While the park and open spaces are broken down differently in the two tables, the overall LOS numbers are comparable and show a steady decline in the number of acres per 1000 people and square feet per person as the population increases. Park&Open Space 10-25 Table 1: LOS 1993-2003 1993 1996 1998 2000 2003 Population 41,000 45,000 70,140 79,524 84,275 Neighborhood Parks 2.53 ac. 1.58 ac. 1.56 ac. 1.45 ac. 1.13 ac. 13.72 Community Parks 18.19 ac. 18.4 ac. 14 ac. ac. 14.85 ac. Golf Course (holes/10001 0.56 0.6 0.38 0.38 0.32 Recreation Facilities (sq. feet/person� 2.33 2.12 1.36 1.2 1.13 Overall LOS (acres/1000� 20.72 19.98 15.56 15.17 15.98 Overall LOS (sq. ft./person) 2.33 2.12 1.36 1.2 1.13 Table 2: LOS 2009 & 2031 2009 2031 Population 88,380 133,347 Natural Resource 9.2 ac. 6.5 ac. 0.92 Neighborhood Parks ac. .68 ac. 1.27 Community Parks ac. .83 ac. Recreation Facilities Indoor (sq_ ftLgerson 1.86 1.13 Outdoor (acres/1000I 2.8 1.9 1.05 Undeveloped ac. 0.70 ac. Overall LOS (acres/1000� 15.24 10.81 Overall LOS (sq.ft./person] 1.86 1.13 In order to maintain the current level of service of 15.24 acres per 1000 people, the following amounts of additional park land would need to be acquired: 685 acres - 2031 pop of 133,347 693 acres - 2031 pop of 133,857 (includes potential annexation areas) It is important to note that level of service standards are typically quantitative measuring the size, amount or capacity of a facility. These standards represent only one measure of a successful park system and do not address the quality or investment in each facility. Future LOS standards that include both qualitative and quantitative measures may more fully capture how Kent's parks and open spaces are meeting the community's needs. Park&Open Space 10-26 Neighborhood Service Areas Another tool used to determine what and where improvements need to be made is with the use of our Neighborhood Service Area Map. The City is divided into 48 neighborhood service areas that are bounded by major arterial streets, geographic features (steep topography, rivers etc.), and other barriers that would make it difficult for users to reach the designated park for each area. This method breaks the city into smaller service areas where parks facilities may easily serve a specific neighborhood. Providing parks in each area allows residents to easily access a park in their neighborhood. While 24 of the areas are served by a neighborhood park, eight neighborhoods are served by community parks (Three Friends, Van Doren's Landing Park, Russell Woods, Kent Memorial Park, Russell Road, Clark Lake Park, Urban Center Parks and Wilson Playfields) that have elements typically found in a neighborhood park. Four neighborhoods have undeveloped or minimally developed community parks (132 a Street Park, West Hill, Eagle Creek, and Valley Floor Community Park), which will service neighborhood needs when fully developed. Five neighborhood service areas are primarily industrial and no neighborhood parks are proposed in these areas. Two service areas are low density residential with agricultural or industrial land uses and no designated neighborhood park. These areas have a combined population of 156 people (2000 Census) and will be monitored for future park needs. Four service areas have no park space (NSA #11, 21, 30, 41). Within the Panther Lake area, three service areas have either no park land or the parks serving the areas are deficient (NSA #4, 9, 16). The remaining service area, located entirely within the Panther Lake annexation area, is served by a community park. Neighborhood parks are needed in seven Neighborhood Service Areas which currently have no park space or are in need of additional amenities or improvements, three of which are located in the Panther Lake Area (NSA #4, 9, 11, 16, 21, 30, 41). Demographics Considerable growth and large annexations over the past 20 years has significantly increased Kent's population and the number of people our parks serve. Families make up the majority of households in Kent with more seniors and children than ever before. Kent is also rapidly becoming more diverse, with many different cultures represented in the City. As our community becomes more diverse, as it ages and families grow, the needs of the community in terms of parks and open space, change. Not only has the need for parks and open spaces increased with the population, future park investments need to also consider the increasingly diverse population and the _rowing numbers of seniors and children. Park Land Requirements Population forecasts indicate a need to acquire all types of park lands to maintain the City's current LOS. Urban development may encroach upon or preclude the preservation of, and public access to, the more environmentally sensitive and Park&Open Space 10-27 appealing_sites. Urban development may also encroach upon or otherwise preclude the purchase and development of close-in, suitable lands for athletic fields, recreational centers, and other more land-intensive recreational facilities. Where appropriate, funding must be identified for acquisition and development of land for open space and recreational facilities. The 2010 Parks & Open Space Plan's short- and long-term capital recommendations identify key acquisitions and capital projects as well as potential funding sources that will help maintain the current LOS. The Capital Improvement Plan adopted annually by the City Council identifies an action plan and a balanced funding strategy. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION la addition to the p4lie pa44i6pation pt:oeess that ifieltided an extensive telephone stwvey eofi"et spting of 2000 for- the update to the hitefim Compfehensive Parks, Reereation & Community Sefviees Plan. There alsower-e direct mailings; displays bowds and eonHnepA sheets made m,ail to the public at City and t!egional facilities; an open house; and public hearings ofi the dt!aft plan a pt!oeets. Details of the p4lie paftieipation pt!oe belo eity limits and within the P-AA serviee afea. The stii=vey sample ineltided 398 hotiseholds that were r-andemly dt:aA,n fFom voter f:egistr-ation lists. The sun,ey is statistioally aeeur-ate within a range of 44 telephone stif-vey in the spring of 2000. The sffFvey tafgeted registered voter-s who reside within . hiptitwas also obtained via the ittly 1998 Kent PaFks and Reetvation Study, and t pr-esei+ted below undet:"Geneful Res General Results AppfoximeAely o pai4pHfltsafeveisa4pafes; o moder-eAely satisfied; and 0 additional > stteh as an iee skating fink; 4hletie fields; > new swimming pool. People say they paAiieipate in feefee4ional aefivities stteh as Walking-, bieyeling> > I golfing. Pafks used most often ifieltide Lake Mefidian Pafk; mid Lake -Fep,.A,iek Pa > Wast Fefiwiek PaFk; Ridssell Road Park; RiveFbend Golf Coiffse; Park&Open Space 10-28 Suggested i � is to exisfing padEs inelude additional pienie tables, play eEtHipffieFA, a par-king. Thii4y six 0 per-eentresentsttseentommons, 0 Genter, Sixty 0 ,46) pereent of respondents say they a4tended festivals and speeial events in Kent-, a.1 o half felt the City shot l,l off r Approximately Fundin with top ptiorifies to athietie fields and Clark Lake Park aequisition and development.indieated a willingness to finanee a general obligation bond for-park and r-eer-eational iffiff-ovements 0 of the respondents were unwilling to fund a bond, pr-immily beeause they felt that they were 0 0 afe willing to pay an additional $50.00 per-yeaf for-the pool and ofie half of the fespefidents ifidiea4e they prefer-to pay far-the pool with ttser- Recreational Program Priorities All tvspondepAs assigned the highest pr-iotity to youth > > before an > > Growth Management and pfogtutns fot! the physically and developtnepAally annex any new afeas. This eompafes to stiffieiei4 to meet pr-ojeeted popula4ion gr-ov4h ever- the next five (5) yeaf:s, if the Git-f does iie4 inade"a4e to sefN,e population gfowth, and the less than 0 who don't know Citizens state 4iat4f 0 ,46 of the tvspondet4s felt 4iat the level of sen,ie-e (LOS) standard should not be t:edueed. DISPLAYS AND COMMENT S14EET-S > Kent Commons-, Resotime CefAef, Seftief:Aetivity Genter-, wid City Hall. Similar- iaptit to the telephone stin,ey was r-eeeived. Suggested ifflpfeveffients to existing f4eilities ineltided adding . — � lighting ii mid existing ball fields, and fetiova4iiiig existing tennis eatit4s. Re"ests for-new pafks and f4eilities > neighbofhoods, and adief tfails; more famAy > , Park&Open Space 10-29 Park&Open Space 10-30 PUBLIC HEMUNG AND MEDIA COMMENTS in Rme 2000, re"ests ffem the pub-lie hearing ineittded ae"ir-ing land aleng Sees Greek Paflq DIRECT A4AJL COMMENTS (PT-As); te twe hundred (200) t!epAer-s ef par-ks and facilities in the past year-; and te neighbor-heed a-ad eeneessien a4 Commons Playfield; -provide more baske"! and seeeer- pt:egfams and more Gr-eek Park; iner-e par-ks; nietv indeer gymnasiums; all weather speft field; feek elimbing wall-, CITY STAFF COMMENTS eomments ffem paf-k and pt:ogmm pa4t:ons. hq addition, stag uses City sites and pr-egmms. Park aPA f4eility needs mentioned are ba4ting eages; fit tennis eetit4s; off leash dog park with deg waste dispesal; fit walking paths; vehiele aeeess te Bfiseee Pafk; yot4h tfaek field; BNIX faeilit-f; East HiR efitieal need to develop new paflEs and faeilities, staff eemmented that the life eyele "gades to f-ks and faeilities must not be saer-ifieed.- PARK PRIORITIES 7e skating L Park&Open Space 10-31 • Lighted athietie fields (baseball,softball,seEE€r-, and ee„ ); No pool; =frer-eased lighting s and tr-ails; aPA Teen and youth programs and f e lities High priorities for- fievv faeilities a*d paAEs ifielttde an ifidoof a-ad otitdoof: teen eefiter; eoffm+ufiit-Y nattifal meas; wetlands; woodlands; steep hillsides; and othef sensitive wildlife areas and open > ; play CONC7 USIOpark. Analysis of sun,ey t!esults is ustially the first step ifi detennining the need f6f! new`T , facilities, and pt!ogfams. Feasibility sWdies, analysis of standuds and publie demand genefal4y The inpt4 ffem these methods were eompafed to the iiwei4oi=y and level of sefviee standafd a analyi�ed to define -priorities for- the next eight (9) yeafs listed in Table 10.3. The a-vailabilit-f of funds will dete-, ine.,,i,ie „ ,-;ties , o.,l;zo l Table PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PRIORITIES Develop„ .tb,l,.,,-b,.,o pa-ks at Caf4e-l-.,,,-., l 27'd Street West Hill (Seattle W.teF) East u;ll (274th), Valley(Riyefvie ). laeltide Mils in the park a-ad eanneet neigh •,vvriv c`s; 0 Continue the r-ephteetnent sehedttle for-p! . .. t and expaiid existing play af:eas; Develop lighted athletie fields at the Sen,iee C14 C-emmtmityP-ag- 0 Develop a yot4h afid teen-pafk on the East Hill for- ska4ing, foek elimbing, BN4X bieyeling� mid i line>,oekey; Park&Open Space 10-32 _ C „duet a feasibility study for a new swimming pool, =meet the Sees-Cr-eek Trai4 toIke�eri Ae"ir-e!and to eoaneet Moffill Meadows a-ad East Hill Neighbofhood P The building of a city's parks and open spaces is largely directed by community values, priorities, and resources. Kent has worked with the community in an ongoing dialogue in order to gauge residents' parks and open space values. Over the years we have relied upon surveys, workshops, questionnaires and consultation with the Parks and Human Services Committee. Feedback has been valuable in setting priorities and allocating resources. Opportunities to take part in each stage of the planning process were advertised on the City's phone system and website, in the Kent Reporter, within utility mailings, through targeted emails, and through various postings at park facilities. Park Plan Survey A survey was taken during the spring of 2009 in order to obtain the community's ideas and opinions about the existing parks system, deficiencies, and priorities for the future. The survey was made available online at the City's website, and written surveys were available at parks facilities and distributed to neighborhood groups. A total of 631 responses were received, 45 percent of which noted that they were citizens of Kent. Due to the nature of the distribution of the survey, it is not a statistically valid survey. However, it does provide a sense of the community's desires and needs. Respondents rated trails, open space and natural areas as extremely important followed by major parks and small neighborhood parks. The top three needs expressed in the survey were a swimming facility, an off-leash dog park and park security and maintenance. Public Workshop In addition to the survey, a public workshop was held in September 2009 to further refine the areas of focus in the Park Plan and supplement the comments received through the survey. Participants were given a comment sheet with specific questions about the different elements of the plan that were presented at the meeting. Participants commented on the need to maintain our existing facilities and to make use of underutilized areas. They also expressed a desire for better connectivity between parks and throughout the City_ Website The City's website was utilized as a tool for ongoing communication regarding the status of the update process. Survey results were posted as well as the draft Parks & Open Space Plan. Email notices were sent to interested survey participants at Park&Open Space 10-33 each milestone in the update process, inviting the public to participate and provide additional input. In order to address the community's parks and open space needs, short- and long- term recommendations and funding options are discussed in the Park and Open Space Plan. Opportunities for Regional Coordination Coordination with school districts, neighboring jurisdictions, other public agencies and private organizations is an important piece of Kent's strategy in providing a high level of service to our residents and users. Regional coordination is identified in the goals and policy section of the plan (P&OS Goals 20, 21). There are some needs that warrant a regional approach to meeting demand for specific types of parks. The trail systems (Green River & Interurban) in Kent require extensive coordination with King County and neighboring jurisdictions due to our combined interest in providing an interconnected trail system that functions as one parks facility for people throughout the region. The need for a dog park serving the east hill of Kent, Covington and unincorporated King County is another area where a regional solution would best serve park users. A regional dog park would allow resources to be pooled and prevent duplication in services where one larger facility may more effectively meet the need of several jurisdictions. Urban forest restoration is another area that would benefit from intergovernmental coordination. As Kent embarks on creating an urban forest management plan coordination with other jurisdictions who are also implementing urban forestry programs will provide us a greater understanding of how plans have functioned in other areas. Kent will continue to explore other areas where regional coordination may better serve the residents of our City and users throughout the region. PARK AND RECREATION GOALS AND POLICIES The goals and polieies of this element addfess parks; open spaee; faeilities; historie and ettitufal sepEffa4e seetions, however-, they fttnetion as a eeher-ent and eampr-ehefistive vision. This is F-eflee in the over-all goal of the Pafk&Open Spaee Element. Park&Open Space 10-34 habitat,M4LDLIFE RESOURCE GOALS & POLICIES ineor-por-ation of unique eeologieal featufes and ...to the City park system in order- to is > htfMan aetivities. Poliey MOS 1.2! Aeqtfire alld preserve habitat sites- that su opt th atened speeies- an ,PP re tirban wik-flifie habitat-, M priority,eort4dor-s alld naattwl areas-with habitativalHe stieh as th Par, Sees CTe k-, A4711 C-r-eek-,-and Glai*Lake P-,qr*-. Goal MOS 2. Park&Open Space 10-35 F,,,,., e and Q,.,a Lake, system.Development of a high qualit�,, diversified and intereonneeted park system that pr-ese-iFve-s an .1 of the Git�, The establishment of gfeefibelts as wban se-pafa4er-s, is a strategy that-promotes eeaneetivity of Kent's open s-paee Establish an open spaee pattem that will pievide defiHitioH of and separafioii beAveeH developed av-etc- . . plamied eoimeetioiis with HatHffil areas alld opeH spaee withiH developed areas-,partieffkt* FeHwiek, Glark Lake, Lake MeFidiaii, AtHthei- Lake-, alld Lake Yowfg,-- diid arvwi (G,R A T-4). River- rcc�zzrccc-crcc-err Goal 9S-4.! Crr-eefi Rhvei,, Soo;q Creek-, Gwci4saH Creek, oHd Mill Creek Gwit,OH eoicf-idoiis, diid Park&Open Space 10-36 Policy MOS . . River,areas., and iner-ease 19mblie use ef and aeees� to these areas. Gq�efflte with other pu Sees IUST-ORIC & CULTURAL RESOURCES GOALS & POLICIES Developfnef4 of a high qualit�,, diver-sified park system that ineludes of signif4ea heritage, is a priority of the Git�, • , , and the Downtqwn i4win de Park&Open Space 10-37 and art in ptiblie jglaees. „t;N t;,,, oft1 e speeialfeatwes. T"L AND CORRIDOR ACCESS SYSTEMS GOALS & POLIC Development of a high "alit�, system of multi-ptifpose-paf:k a7ails and eE)ffidE)r-s that przovide aeeess to significai# environmental > publie faeilities, and developed neighbor-hoods and business C+eate a eamp- r-eheagive sjwtem of nmhi�ptirpos-e off read aiid on read i4wil 6�wtems- that link-Igai* .ter both within Kent and withinthe . . icoad ttwi4 tis-iHg alignments of the Pffget Power rikhts of Soos- Creek Tffii�, Mill Cree iM • , r,F w T,,,,;1. Park&Open Space 10-38 PolieyMOS7 . . Policy MOS . . Creek GarrisoH Creek, and Soos- Creek, alld affiHHd HatHffilfeatHres like Lake E-xteHd trails thf?o� iiatuffil area eorfidor-s like the Green River, Mi Cla4 Lake-, Lake Ak,-i&aH alld Panther Lake M otider to pi-ovide a high qtialio,; &ver-s RECREATIONAL FACILITIES GOALS & POLIC Development of a high "alit),, diver-sified Feer-eational system for- all abilities, ages and ifiter-es4 Park&Open Space 10-39 .andIgur-suitsT espeeiaUy on the Gwen Riwr, Lake fi;emviek, QW4 Lake-, Lake Akridian, an Pant-her Lake, . . ;, espeeia!4, on the GreeH River, Lake Feniviek, Clark&qke, Lake A[Mdiam, and Panther Lake whew pffietiea t;o, l intemsts • , • • • • Develep,, maintain, and epeffite a high quality 6�,w�m ef indoorfaedities that pr-evide aefivities pregrams.for the interests of all jgkwieal and mental eapabilities-, agf--, and intepest groups in th-o . . Building, that pr-ovide am�s and era*, musie-, video, ek-msroom instmetion, , eafiffg and heakh ear,-, day ear,-, lateh key, and other Vaeaq for ag age groups-, inehtd* Park&Open Space 10-40 . . , age groups-, skill le+,e&, alld eommmHio,Wer-ests oH a year lound basis. eommunity, at large at ekmewary�, middle-, and high sehooA withiH Kent and the PoteH A, .* A, , skathi and ar-ehery ranges. develop and operate speeialized aiid speeial interest reereational faedifies like g4, ie . . Poliey MOS 13.1! Aequhe and de+vlgp parkq to meet the level ofiserviee needs a. Kent population groifw and areas are ann&6--& Park&Open Space 10-41 whole.meet Me levels ofiso-Wee, Policy MOS . . RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS GOALS & POLICIES Development of high quality reereational pr-ogranis and sen,iees that meet all eonwaunity gfoV all pkwieal alld Hiental abilities, age-, skill level, alld Meome grotfps M the poptilatio gFoups in tl ;t CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES GOALS & POLIC > attendwiee, > Park&Open Space 10-42 Policy MOS 15.2: Develop strategies that will sHpport alld assist loeal at4ists alld w4 Eem ptit,l;e , a *;o, Park&Open Space 10-43 .DESIGN AND ACCESS STANDARDS GOALS & POLICIES safe,Design and development of faeilities that are aecessible, with life eyele- and easy to maintain, fontufes that a v.t for long term eosts and benefits, is a priority of the Cit.- Goal Mos i 7. . , , eos�s • • Park&Open Space 10-44 . . Goal Mos i 9. developing,other design alld deLvelopmew staHdard-s that wiU improve pa4faeility, safto, and seeHrio and opeffitioiis that will pffiteet user groups, departmew peiisoiinet, and the ptiblie at large, and viqibilh�� FINANCLkL RESOURCES AND COORDINATION GOALS & POLIC o. of the • , Park&Open Space 10-45 County,, Kent, Mighhw, and Feder-a! Way Seheel DkW4ei�q, regional, state-,fedeffil, alld oth ., , , Goal MOS 71. . . Ken a fvs;ae,t� s • • Heighborhood as opposed to eommunio, neK-us of benefit, r-equiiementy in the Gio, as opposed to requb�enient-s in the PotentialAnnex-ationAwa. Park&Open Space 10-46 , staiidam& Policy MOS 22.3: Develop alld opeffite 1�fetime reereatioHal pvgiams- that serve th The following goals and policies express how the City's park and open space system would best develop over the coming years and details measurable steps toward achieving these goals. Overall Goal: Encourage and provide opportunities for local residents to participate in life- enrichment activities via the development of park land and recreational facilities preservation and enhancement of environmentally sensitive areas, professional programming, and the optimum utilization of community resources. I. Park & Recreation Facilities Goals & Policies Develop a high-quality, diversified recreational system for all abilities, ages and interest groups. Goal P&OS-1: Work with other agencies to preserve and increase waterfront access and facilities. Policy P&OS-1.1: Cooperate with King County, Kent, Federal Way and Highline School Districts, and other public and private agencies to acquire and preserve additional shoreline access for waterfront fishing, wading, swimming, and other related recreational activities and pursuits, especially on the Green River, Lake Fenwick, Clark Lake, Lake Meridian, and Panther Lake. Park&Open Space 10-47 Policy P&OS-1.2: Develop a mixture of opportunities for watercraft access, including canoe, kayak, sailboard, and other non power-boating activities, especially on the Green River, Lake Fenwick, Clark Lake, Lake Meridian, and Panther Lake, where practicable. Goal P&OS-2: Work with other public agencies and private organizations, including but not limited to the Kent and Federal Way School Districts, to develop a high-quality system of athletic facilities for competitive play_ Policy P&OS-2.1: Develop athletic facilities that meet the highest quality standards and requirements for competitive playing for all abilities, age groups.- skill levels, and recreational interests. Policy P&OS-2.2: Develop field and court activities like soccer, football, baseball, basketball, softball, tennis, roller hockey, and volleyball that provide for the largest number of participants, and allow for multiple use, where appropriate. Policy P&OS-2.3: Develop, where appropriate, a select number of facilities that provide the highest standard for competitive playing, possibly in conjunction with King County, Kent and Federal Way School Districts, and other public agencies and private organizations. Goal P&OS-3: Develop, maintain, and operate a high-quality system of indoor facilities that provide activities and programs for the interests of all physical and mental capabilities, age, and interest groups in the community. Policy P&OS-3.1: Maintain and expand multiple-use indoor community centers, such as the Senior Activity Center and Kent Memorial Park Building that provide arts and crafts, music, video, classroom instruction, meeting facilities, eating and health care, day care, and other spaces for all age groups, including preschool, outh, teens, and seniors on a year-round basis. Policy P&OS-3.2: Maintain and expand multiple-use indoor recreational centers, such as Kent Commons and the Kent-Meridian Pool, that provide aquatic, physical conditioning, gymnasiums, recreational courts, and other Park&Open Space 10-48 athletic spaces for all abilities, age _groups, skill levels, and community interests on a year-round basis. Policy P&OS-3.3: Support the continued development and diversification by the Kent, Highline, and Federal Way School Districts of special meeting assembly, eating, health, and other community facilities that provide opportunities to school-age populations and the community at large at elementary, middle, and high schools within Kent and the Potential Annexation Area. Policy P&OS-3.4: Develop and operate special indoor and outdoor cultural and performing arts facilities that enhance and expand music, dance, drama, and other audience and participatory opportunities for the community at large. Goal P&OS-4: Where appropriate, develop and operate specialized park and recreational enterprises that meet the interest of populations who are able and willing to finance them. Policy P&OS-4.1: Where appropriate and economically feasible (i.e., self- supporting), develop and operate specialized and special interest recreational facilities like golf, ice skating, frisbee golf, mountain biking and archery ranges. Policy P&OS-4.2: Where appropriate, initiate with other public agencies and private organizations joint planning and operating programs to determine and provide for special activities like golf, archery, gun ranges, off-leash areas, model airplane flying areas, frisbee golf, mountain biking and camping on a regional basis. Goal P&OS-5: Develop and operate a balanced system of neighborhood and community parks, with active and passive recreational opportunities throughout the City. Policy P&OS-5.1: Acquire and develop parks to meet the level-of-service needs as Kent's population grows and areas are annexed. Policy P&OS-5.2: Identify neighborhoods bordered by arterial streets and geographic features that act as natural barriers. Set aside neighborhood park land within each neighborhood to meet the levels-of-service. Park&Open Space 10-49 Policy P&OS-5.3: Develop amenities in parks for individual and group use, active and passive uses, while representing the best interests of the neighborhood or community as a whole. Policy P&OS-5.4: Encourage new single-family and multifamily residential, and commercial developments to provide recreation elements. II. Open Space and Greenway Goals & Policies Develop a high-quality, diversified and interconnected park system that preserves and sensitively enhances significant open spaces, greenways and urban forests. The establishment of greenways as urban separators is a strategy that promotes connectivity of Kent's open space system. Goal P&OS-6: Establish an open space pattern that will provide definition of and separation between developed areas, and provide open space and greenway linkages among park and recreational resources. Policy P&OS-6.1: Define and conserve a system of open space and greenway corridors as urban separators to provide definition between natural areas and urban land uses within the Kent area. Policy P&OS-6.2: Increase linkages of trails, in-street bikes lanes, or other existing or planned connections with greenways and open space, particularly along the Green River, Mill Creek, Garrison Creek, and Soos Creek corridors; around Lake Fenwick, Clark Lake, Lake Meridian, Panther Lake, and Lake Youngs; and around significant wetland and floodways such as the Green River Natural Resource Area (GRNRA). Policy P&OS-6.3: Preserve and enhance, through acquisition as necessary, environmentally sensitive areas as greenway linkages and urban separators, particularly along the steep hillsides that define both sides of the Green River Valley and the SE 277t"/272"d Street corridor. Goal P&OS-7: Identify and protect significant recreational lands before they are lost to development. Park&Open Space 10-50 Policy P&OS-7.1: Cooperate with other public and private agencies and with private landowners to protect land and resources near residential neighborhoods for high-quality, low impact park and recreational facilities before the most suitable sites are lost to development. Suitable sites include wooded, undeveloped, and sensitive lands along the Green River, Soos Creek, Garrison Creek, and Mill Creek Canyon corridors, and lands adjacent to the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)power line rights-of-way. Policy P&OS-7.2: In future land developments, preserve unique environmental features or areas, and increase public use of and access to these areas. Cooperate with other public and private agencies and with private landowners to protect unique features or areas as low impact publicly accessible resources, particularly along the Green River, Soos Creek, Garrison Creek, Mill Canyon, and SE 277t"/272nd Street corridors. III. Trail and Corridor System Goals & Policies Develop a high-quality system of multipurpose park trails and corridors that provide access to significant environmental features, public facilities, and developed neighborhoods and business districts. Goal P&OS-8: Create a comprehensive system of multipurpose off-road and on-road trail systems that link park and recreational resources with residential areas, public facilities, commercial, and employment centers both within Kent and within the region. Policy P&OS-8.1: Where appropriate, create a comprehensive system of multipurpose off-road trails using alignments of the Puget Power rights-of-way, Soos Creek Trail, Mill Creek Trail, Lake Fenwick Trail, Green River Trail, Interurban Trail, Parkside Wetlands Trail, and Green River Natural Resource Area (GRNRA). Policy P&OS-8.2: Create a comprehensive system of on-road trails to improve connectivity for the bicycle commuter, recreational, and touring enthusiasts using scenic, collector, and local road rights-of-way and alignments. Policy P&OS-8.3: Provide connections from residential neighborhoods to community facilities like Kent Commons, the Senior Activity Center, the Kent- Meridian Pool, schools, parks, and commercial districts. Park&Open Space 10-51 Policy P&OS-8.4: Work with Renton, Auburn, Tukwila, Federal Wax, Des Moines, Covington, King County, and other appropriate jurisdictions to link and extend Kent trails to other community and regional trail facilities like the Green River, Interurban, and Soos Creek Trails. Policy P&OS-8.5: With proposed vacation of right-of-way and street improvement plans, consider potential connectivity with existing or proposed trail corridors, parks, and neighborhoods. Policy P&OS-8.6: Link trails with elementary and middle schools, the downtown core, and other commercial and retail activity centers on East and West Hills. Policy P&OS-8.7: Extend trails through natural area corridors like the Green River, Mill Creek, Garrison Creek, and Soos Creek, and around natural features like Lake Fenwick, Clark Lake, Lake Meridian and Panther Lake in order to provide a high-quality, diverse sampling of Kent's environmental resources. Policy P&OS 8.8: Revise development regulations so that key trail links, that are identified within the corridor map, are provided to the City during the development approval process. Goal P&OS-9: Furnish trail corridors, trailheads, and other supporting sites with convenient amenities and improvements. Policy P&OS-9.1: Furnish trail systems with appropriate trailhead supporting improvements that include interpretive and directory signage, rest stops, drinking fountains, restrooms, parking and loading areas, water, and other services. Policy P&OS-9.2: Where appropriate, locate trailheads at or in conjunction with park sites, schools, and other community facilities to increase local area access to the trail system and to reduce duplication of supporting improvements and amenities. Park&Open Space 10-52 Policy P&OS-9.3: Design and develop trail improvements which emphasize safety for users and are easy to maintain and easy to access by maintenance, security, and other appropriate personnel, equipment, and vehicles. IV. Historic and Cultural Resources Goals & Policies Develop a high-quality, diversified park system that includes preservation of significant historic and cultural resources, as well as programs to recognize the City's multicultural heritage. Goal P&OS-10: Preserve, enhance, and incorporate historic and cultural resources and multicultural interests into the park and recreational system. Policy P&OS-10.1: Identify, preserve, and enhance Kent's multicultural heritage, traditions, and cultural resources including historic sites, buildings, artwork, views, monuments and archaeological resources. Policy P&OS-10.2: Identify and incorporate significant historic and cultural resource lands, sites, artifacts, and facilities into the park system to preserve these interests and to provide a balanced social experience. These areas include the original alignment for the interurban electric rail service between Seattle and Tacoma, the James Street historical waterfront site, and the Downtown train depot, among others. Policy P&OS-10.3: Work with the Kent Historical Society and other cultural resource groups to incorporate community activities at historic homes and sites into the park and recreational program. Goal P&OS-11: Incorporate man-made environments and features into the park and recreational system. Policy P&OS-11.1: Incorporate interesting, man-made environments, structures, activities, and areas into the park system to preserve these features and to provide a balanced park and recreational experience. Examples include the earthworks in Mill Creek Canyon Park and art in public places. Park&Open Space 10-53 Policy P&OS-11.2: Work with property and facility owners to increase public access to and utilization of these special features. V. Cultural Arts Programs and Resources Goals & Policies Develop high-quality, diversified cultural arts facilities and programs that increase community awareness, attendance, and other opportunities for participation. Goal P&OS-12: Work with the arts community to utilize local resources and talents to increase public access to artwork and programs. Policy P&OS-12.1: Support successful collaborations among the Arts Commission, business community, service groups, cultural organizations, schools, arts patrons, and artists to utilize artistic resources and talents to the optimum degree possible. Policy P&OS-12.2: Develop strategies that will support and assist local artists and art organizations. Where appropriate, develop and support policies and programs that encourage or provide incentives to attract and retain artists and artwork within the Kent community. Goal P&OS-13: Acquire and display public artwork to furnish public facilities and other areas and thereby increase public access and appreciation. Policy P&OS-13.1: Acquire public artwork including paintings, sculptures, exhibits, and other media for indoor and outdoor display in order to expand access by residents and to furnish public places in an appropriate manner. Policy P&OS-13.2: Develop strategies that will support capital and operations funding for public artwork within parks and facilities. VI. Wildlife and Natural Preservation Goals & Policies Incorporate and preserve unique ecological features and resources into the park system in order to protect threatened plant and animal species, preserve and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, and retain migration corridors for local fish and wildlife. Such incorporation is intended to limit habitat degradation associated with human activities. Park&Open Space 10-54 Goal P&OS-14: Designate critical fish and wildlife habitat resources and areas. Policy P&OS-14.1: Identify and conserve critical fish and wildlife habitat including nesting sites, foraging areas, and wildlife mitigation corridors within or adjacent to natural areas, open spaces, and developed urban areas. Policy P&OS-14.2: Acquire, enhance and preserve habitat sites that support threatened species and urban wildlife habitat, in priority corridors and natural areas with habitat value such as the Green River Corridor, the Green River Natural Resources Area (GRNRA), North Meridian Park, Soos Creek, Mill Creek and Clark Lake Park. Policy P&OS-14.3: Enhance fish and wildlife habitat within parks, open space, and environmentally sensitive areas by maintaining a healthy urban forest with native vegetation that provides food, cover, and shelter, by utilizing best management practices. Goal P&OS-15: Preserve and provide access to significant environmental features, where such access does not cause harm to the environmental functions associated with the features. Policy P&OS-15.1: Preserve and protect significant environmental features including environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, open spaces, woodlands, shorelines, waterfronts, and other features that support wildlife and reflect Kent's natural heritage. Policy P&OS-15.2: Acquire, and where appropriate, provide limited public access to environmentally sensitive areas and sites that are especially unique to the Kent area, such as the Green River, Soos Creek, Garrison Creek and Mill Creek corridors, the Green River Natural Resource Area (GRNRA), and the shorelines of Lake Meridian, Panther Lake, Lake Fenwick, and Clark Lake. Goal P&OS-16: Develop and maintain an Urban Forestry Management Program. Policy P&OS-16.1 Connect people to nature and improve the quality of life in Kent by restoring urban forests and other urban open spaces. Park&Open Space 10-55 Policy P&OS-16.2 Galvanize the community around urban forest restoration and stewardship through a volunteer restoration program. Policy P&OS-16.3 Improve urban forest health, and enhance urban forest long-term sustainability, by removing invasive plants and maintaining functional native forest communities. VII. Design and Access Goals & Policies Design and develop facilities that are accessible, safe, and easy to maintain, with life- cycle features that account for long-term costs and benefits. Goal P&OS-17: Design park and recreational indoor and outdoor facilities to be accessible to all physical capabilities, skill levels, age groups, income levels, and activity interests. Policy P&OS-17.1: Design outdoor picnic areas, fields, courts,, playgroundsF trails,, parking lots, restrooms, and other active and supporting facilities to be accessible to individuals and organized groups of all physical capabilities, skill levels, age groups, income levels, and activity interests. Policy P&OS-17.2: Design indoor facility spaces, activity rooms, restrooms4 hallways, parking lots, and other active and supporting spaces and improvements to be accessible to individuals and organized groups of all physical capabilities, skill levels, age groups, income levels, and activity interests. Goal P&OS-18: Design and develop park and recreational facilities to be of low-maintenance materials. Policy P&OS-18.1: Design and develop facilities that are of low-maintenance and high-capacity design to reduce overall facility maintenance and operation requirements and costs. Policy P&OS-18.2: Where appropriate, use low-maintenance materials, settings, or other value-engineering considerations that reduce care and security requirements, while retaining the natural conditions and environment. Park&Open Space 10-56 Policy P&OS-18.3: Where possible in landscaping parks, encourage the use of low maintenance native plants. Goal P&OS-19: Identify and implement the security and safety provisions of the American Disabilities Act (ADA), Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), and other standards. Policy P&OS-19.1: Implement the provisions and requirements of the American Disabilities Act (ADA), Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), and other design and development standards that will improve park safety and security features for users, department personnel, and the public at large. Policy P&OS-19.2: Develop and implement safety standards, procedures and programs that will provide proper training and awareness for department personnel. Policy P&OS-19.3: Define and enforce rules and regulations concerning park activities and operations that will protect user groups, department personnel and the public at large. Policy P&OS-19.4: Where appropriate, use adopt-a-park programs, neighborhood park watches, and other innovative programs that will increase safety and security awareness and visibility. VIII. Fiscal Coordination Goals & Policies Create effective and efficient methods of acquiring, developing, operating, and maintaining facilities and programs that distribute costs and benefits to public and private interests. Goal P&OS-20: Investigate innovative methods of financing park and recreational requirements, including joint ventures with other public agencies and private organizations, and private donations. Policy P&OS-20.1: Investigate innovative, available methods, such as growth impact fees, land set-a-side or fee-in-lieu-of-donation ordinances, and Park&Open Space 10-57 interlocal agreements, to finance facility development, maintenance, and operating needs in order to reduce costs, retain financial flexibility, match user benefits and interests, and increase facility services. Policy P&OS-20.2: Where feasible and desirable, consider joint ventures with King County, Kent, Highline, and Federal Way School Districts, regional, state, federal, and other public agencies and private organizations, including for-profit concessionaires to acquire and develop regional facilities (i.e., swimming pool, off-leash park, etc.). Policy P&OS-20.3: Maintain and support a Park Foundation to investigate grants and private funds, develop a planned giving program and solicit private donations to finance facility development, acquisition, maintenance, programs, services, and operating needs. Goal P&OS-21: Coordinate public and private resources to create among agencies a balanced local park and recreational system. Policy P&OS-21.1: Create a comprehensive, balanced park and recreational system that integrates Kent facilities and services with resources available from King County, Kent and Federal Way School Districts, and other state, federal, and private park and recreational lands and facilities, in a manner that will best serve and provide for the interests of area residents. Policy P&OS-21.2: Cooperate, via joint planning and development efforts, with King County, Kent and Federal Way School Districts, and other public and private agencies to avoid duplication, improve facility quality and availability, reduce costs, and represent interests of area residents. Goal P&OS-22: Create and institute a method of cost/benefit and performance measure assessment to determine equitable park and recreation costs, levels of service, and provision of facilities. Policy P&OS-22.1: In order to effectively plan and program park and recreational needs within the existing city limits and the potential annexation area, define existing and proposed land and facility levels-of-service (LOS) that Park&Open Space 10-58 differentiate requirements due to the impacts of population growth as opposed to improvements to existing facilities, neighborhood as opposed to community nexus of benefit, requirements in the City as opposed to requirements in the Potential Annexation Area. Policy P&OS-22.2: Create effective and efficient methods of acquiring, developing, operating, and maintaining park and recreational facilities in manners that accurately distribute costs and benefits to public and private user interests. This includes the application of growth impact fees where new developments impact level-of-service (LOS) standards. Policy P&OS-22.3: Develop and operate lifetime recreational programs that serve the broadest needs of the population and that recover program and operating costs using a combination of registration fees, user fees, grants, sponsorships, donations, scholarships, volunteer efforts, and the use of general funds. S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2009\CPA-2009-1(B)Parks&OpenSpaceElem-ParkPlan\LUPB\03-08-10_Ch10-ParkOpenSpaceElem-REVISEDII.doc Park&Open Space 10-59 PARKS,RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES The City of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department manages parks and open space resources, as well as the Senior Activity Center, Kent Commons, Kent Resource Center, and Riverbend Golf Complex; provides a wide range of recreational programs throughout the facilities; and administers funding in support of a variety of community service activities. Details for community service activities can be found in the Human Services Element, the Housing Element, and the 2003-2007 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. The 2000 Park & Open Space Plan and the Park & Open Space Element of the Comprehensive Plan provides greater detail about facilities and LOS standards. Parks and Recreation Facilities The City of Kent owns and leases f es oc 7 aer-es f neigMer-heed nark land and 1,247.3 aer- of 1,434 acres of parkland within the current City limits. King County owns 0.5 acres located in Kent. Within Kent's Potential Annexation Area(PAA),King County owns 734 acres of park land. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department manages a wide variety of facilities located on park land, including the Senior Center, Kent Commons, Special Populations Resource Center, play fields, and trails. The Park & Open Space Element contains a current inventory of lands leased and owned by the City. Figure 10.1 and 10.2 of the Park& Open Space Element illustrate locations of parks and recreation facilities. Parks and Recreation Level-of-Service Standards The City of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department generally pursues land acquisitions to meet anticipated demand for open space based upon estimated population growth. As suitable land becomes available for development, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department considers purchases in balance with the anticipated population growth for the entire City. More detailed levels-of-service for Parks and Recreation services and facilities are provided in the Park & Open Space Element and the lnter-im 2000 C—ompr-ehen:m=ePan-,, Park&Open Space Plan. Capital Facilities 8-15 190 This page intentionally left blank. 191 100 ANT WASHINGTON CITY OF KENT TERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (Environmental Checklist Na: #ENV-20010-1 Project: City of Kent #RPSA-2100015 2010 Parks & Open Space Plan/Park & Open Space Element Update I Description: The City of Kent has initiated anon-project environmental review for an update to the Parks &Open Space Plan (Parks Plan) which is being incorporated into the Kent Comprehensive Plan. The Parks Plan covers all parks within the municipal limits of Kent as Well as within Kent's Potential Annexation Area, The Parks Plan will guide future acquisition, development and redevelopment of parks and open spaces over the next 20 years. It examines the existing parks and open space system, assesses needs, establishes goals and policies, identifieslong- and short-term capital recommendations and details funding sources. The Parks Plan lists potential development/redevelopment projects, whose scope for environmental review will be determined separately. The summary of the plan updates the Park &Open Space and Capital Facilities Elements of the Kent Comprehensive Plan. The Draft Parks &Open Space Plan can be reviewed at Kent City Hall, Planning Division, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent WA 98032 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (253- 856-5454), or at the City's website, www.ci.kent.wa.us/parksplanningdevelopmentt/ index.aspx?id=2984. Applicant: Lydia Moorehead City of Kent Parks Planning 220 Fourth Ave S Kent, WA. 98032 Lead Agency: CITY OF KENT The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. P q 192 Determination of Nonsignificance City of Kent Draft Parks &Open Space Plan/ Park&Open Space Element Update #ENV-2010-1/#RPSA-2100015 There is no comment period for this DNS. X This DNS is issued under 197-11-340(2). The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 28 days from the date of this decision; this includes a 14-day comment period followed by'a 14-day appeal period as provided by WAC 197 11 680. Comments must be submitted by March 1, 2010 Responsible Official: Charlene Anderson, AICP Position/Title: Planning Manager/ SEPA OFFICIAL a i Address: 220 S. Fourth Avenue, Kent, WA 980 Telephone: (2 3) 856-5454 Dated: February 13, 20010 Signature: APPEAL PROCESS: AN APPEAL OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) MUST BE MADE TO THE KENT HEARING EXAMINER WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THIS DECISION PER KENT CITY CODE 11.03.520. CONDITIONS/MITIGATING MEASURES: NONE jm\S:\Permit\Plan\Env\2010\2100015-20010-idns.doc i i it 2of2 193 ann�ng- .erg ces Location:400 W.Gowe• Mail to:220 4th Avende South Kent;1NA 98032=5895 ® Permit Center(253)856=5302 FAX: (253):856-6412 KENT www.ci.kent.wa.us/permitcenter WASH IN GTGN PLANNING SERVICES Environmentalc ec list. Apamlication Form Public Notice Board and Application Fee...See Fee Schedule Please print in black ink only. CITY OF KENT PARK SPACE af Applic 2010 PARK & OPEN �/a s� l 6}0 61� PLAN/ELEMENT UPDATE KIVA # ReceN ENV-2010-1 #RPSA-2100015 Processing Fee: (Charlene Anderson, Planner) A. Staff review determined that project: Meets the categorically exempt criteria. 1,�Has no probable significant adverse environmental impact(s) and application should be processed without further consideration of environmental effects. _. Has probable, significant impact(s) that can be mitigated through conditions. EIS not necessary. Has probable, significant adverse environmental impact(s). An Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared. An Environmental Impac Statement for this project has already been prepared. Signature of Responsible Official Date B. Comments: _Y; r' C. T pe of Permit or Action equested: D. Zo in District RECEIVED GHI-I JAIN 0 6 2010 psd4008 7/12/06 p. 1 of21 CITY F KENT PERMIT CENTER 194 To be completed by Applicant: SEPA CONTACTS AND PROFESSIONALS Please fill out applicable boxes for all different professionals: Applicant Business Owner (fPdifferentfrom propenyowner) Name: ("CVOt.1�S() Cn S tN-� P��l�t Name: Company Name: (�, 6-�- V-e�A (—" Company Name: Contact Person: !AkIC ocr c[�-� Contact Person: Address: Aj-e— S Address: City: vi+-- State: LI%J. Zip: Yd3'2 City: State: Zip: Phone(s): L �. �V Fax: ZS g je, (Oo�-D Phone(s): Fax: Email: 00-t/,(t eo,�A G Cl vet,4•t,j^- Email: Property Owner#1 Proiert COntaCt,(person receiving all project communications if different from applicant) Owner Name: Name: Company Name: Contact Person: Company Name: Contact Person: Address: Address: City: State: Zip: City: State: Zip: Phone(s): Fax: Email Phone(s): Fax: Email: Property Owner#2 Building Owner gdffferentfrom property',owner Owner Name: Name: Company Name: Contact Person: Company Name: Contact Person: Address: City: State: Zip: Address: Phone(s): Fax: City: State: Zip: Email: Phone(s): Fax: ' Email: Property Owner'h (ff more than 3 property owners, use additional heets) Engineer Owner Name: Company Name: Company Name: Engineer Name: Contact Person: ID#: Exp.Date: Address: Address: City: State: Zip: City: State: Zip: Phone(s): Fax: Phone(s): Fax: Email: Email: WHI-1 psd4008 7/12/06 p.2of21 195 To be completed by Applicant: S PA CONTACTS AND PROFESSIONALS Please fill out applicable boxes for all different professionals: Engineer Consultant Company Name: Company Name: Engineer Name: Engineer Name: ID#: Exp.Date: Contact Person: Address: Address: City: State: Zip: City: State: Zip: Phone(s): Fax: Phone(s): Fax: Email: Email: Architect other Professional Company Name: Name: Engineer Name: Company Name: ID#: Exp.Date: Contact Person: Address: ID#: Exp.Date: City: State: Zip: Address: Phone(s): Fax: City: State: Zip: Email: Phone(s): Fax: Email: Contractor Company Name: Engineer Name: ID#: Exp.Date: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone(s): Fax: Email: Surveyor Company Name: Engineer Name: Contact Person: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone(s): Fax: Email: WHI-1 psd4008 7/12/06 p.3of21 City of Kent Planning Services 196 Environmental Checklist—Page 2 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 1. Name of Project: 2. Name ofApplicant: M m ��� ���� Avenue S Kent, WA. 98032 Contact Person: Lydia Moorehead, Parks Planner Telephone (Note that all correspondence will be mailed to the applicant listed above.) 5. Applicant is (owner, agent, other): 4. Name ofLegalTelephone: Mailing Address: 5. Location. Give general location of proposed project (street address, nearest intersection of streets and . The Park Plan covers all parks within the City of Kent's limits as well as the urban growth areas. O. Legal description and tax identification number a. . Portions of Sections 35 and 30.ToxvOehip23 North, Range 4East, VV.K8.; portions ofSection 31. Township 23North'Range5 East, VV. K8; portions of Sections 3' 4. 5. 8' 1O. 15. 23. 2G' 30. 31. 52. and 35'Toxvnohip22North, Range 5 East, VV.&1.; all of Sections 7' 8. 8' 16. 17' 18, 18, 2O. 21.22. 27. 28. 29' 33. and 34. Township 22 North, Range 5Eaet.VV.K8.; portions of8eobono2, 3. 1O. 15. 18. 21. 23' 25. 2O, 27. 28. 35. and 38. Township 22 North, Range 4 Eoat'VV.K0.. and all of Sections 1. 11' 12. 13. 14. 22' and 24' Township 22 North, Range 4Eoet. VV.PN.. in HJDg County, Washington. b. Tax identification number: None. Park Plan covers entire City & UGA'a. 7. Existinq conditions: Give a general description of the property and existing improvements,size, topography, vegetation, soil, droinoge, natural feetUnae. etc. (if necessary, attach aaeporate sheet). The City of Kent is the fourth largest city in King (�ountvvvith a population ofO8'3UO people . covering 28 square miles. The annexation of the Panther Lake Area in July 2O1O will add aD additional 24.00O people and five square miles. Kent has grown from oD agricultural community into o major induotho)oenterforxvgnehouae. ouetorDerserViceonddisthbutioncoOlpaniea. Over the past several decades Kent has developed an established network of parks, open spaces City of Kent Planning Services 197 Environmental Checklist— Page 3 and recreation facilities totaling more than 1.3OOacres. |n addition to providing parks and open opaoga. Kent offers a wide variety of recreation programs. Kent'o service goes beyond city |innite, serving the entire Kent School District and portions of the High|ine and Federal \8/ov School Districts. O. Site Area: The Park Plan is applicable to all areas within the City of Kent and the UGA. Site Dimensions: 8. Give a brief, complete description of the intended use of the property or project including all proposed uses, days and hours of operation and the size of the p 'ectand site. (Attach site plans ao described in the inotrUctione): The 2010 Parks & Open Space Plan will serve as a guide for future acquisition, development and redevelopment of parks and open spaces over the next2O years. The plan examines Kent's existing park and open space system, assesses needs, identifies long- and short-term capital recommendations and details potential funding sources. In addition' the details of the plan will serve as an update to Chapter 10' the Parks & Open 8poms Element of the Cih/a Comprehensive Plan. Minor changes (plan references)will be made to Chaphar8.the Capital Facilities Bernent, so that the Chapters are consistent. 10. : Describe the timing or schedule(include phasing and construction dates,if possible). � The Plan includes short MO year)and (2O year)capital recommendations which will be used in developing the Parka C|P, however no specific scheduling of projects are included. Detailed schedules will be developed as part of the City's annual CIP process. � 11. Future Plans: Do you have any plans for future additions,expansion or further activity related to or connected with this proposal?. If yes, explain. The Plan will be updated periodically to meet GMA and RCO requirements and to respond to growth o[changes incircumstances. 12. : List all permits or approvals for this project froOn|ocoietoba.fede[o|.orother agencies for which you have applied or will apply as required for your proposal. DATE AGENCY PERMIT TYPE SUBMITTED* NUMBER 8T8TU8°° ` *Leave blank if not submitted *°Appnoved. denied orpending City of Kent Planning Services 198 Environmental Checklist— Page 4 13. List any environmental information you know about that has been pFepered, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. The Plan lists potential improvement projects thetmoyrequinsaeaparataenviron0enta|naview. The scope of environmental review for each project will be determined aaponate|y, as each project progresses. 14. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered bv your proposal? |f yes, explain. No. � C '�of KentKentPlanning ServicesServicesEVALUATION FOR 199 Environmental Checklist—Page 5 AGENCY USE ONLY B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth e. General description of the site bjrcka one): Flat roUing, hilly, steep slopes. mountainous, The Park 6k Open Space Plan covers the entire city limits and urban growth areas. The nUx consists of a valley floor, hillsides and plateaus on each aide of the valley. b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? . Steep slopes can be found within the study area. Specific environmental impacts to slopes would be determined prior to each project commencing. o. What general types of soils are found on the site (for exarnp|e, day. sand, gravel, peat, OlVoki? |f you know the classification 0fagricultural � soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. � � The Green River valley ia partially filled/bv post-glacial alluvial deposits. Three main depositional units have been identified in the subsurface: younger alluvium, the Osceola DlUdflOVV' and older alluvium silty sand � and gravel deposited along the nnoqQin of the \/oohon atade glacier along the western valley margin. The East and VVaot hills are � comprised of glacial till and other glacial depoei1ie overlying bedrock principally consisting of tertiary sedimentary rocks. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Within the city|imito, there are areas with sever slopes. Slope stability would be reviewed during the environmental assessment ofindividual projects. e. Describe the purpoee, type and approximate quantiti000f any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. This plan does not involve fill or grading. Specific impacts will be assessed ot the time^ofindividual project implementation. [ Could erosion occur eaa result of clearing, construction, oruse? If so, generally describe. ` Specific impacts will be assessed at the time of individual project iOnp|eOleOted|OO. g. About what percent ofthe site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? ' | City of Kent Planning Services EVALUATION FOR 200 Environmental Checklist—Page 0 AGENCY USE ONLY NA h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, o[other impacts to the earth, ifany. Specific impacts will be amyaooed at the time of individual project implementation. 2. Air o. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors,industrial wood smoke)during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give .approximate quantities if known. Specific impacts will be assessed at the time of individual project implementation. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? |f so, generally describe. NA c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to 8i[. if any. Measures will be identified at the time of each individual project implementation. � 3' Water a- Surface: 1\ |o there any surface water body oDorin the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, salt vVater lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river itflows into. The Plan covers the entire City limits which include several surface water bodies, however, specific environmental impacts for individual projects will be determined at the time ofproject implementation. 2) Will the project naquineonyvvorkove[' inorodiouonttohwithin2OO feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Some of the projects |iotediOthepe[kg & OpanGpaceP|aDwiU be within 200 feet of surface water bodies; hovVeVe[, specific environmental impacts will be determined at the time ofindividual City of Planning Services EVALUATION FOR 201 Environmental Checklist— Page 7 AGENCY USE ONLY project implementation. ' 3\ Estimate the amount of fill and dredge [neteho| that would be placed inor removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would beaffected. Indicate the source of fill material. Specific environmental impacts will ba determined at the time of � individual project implementation. � 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals ordiversions? | Give general description, purpose,and approximate quantities, if KOoVVO. Specific environmental impacts will ba determined at the time of individual project implementation. S\ Does the proposal lie within a 100-vearOoodp}oin? If ao, note location OOthe site plan. Specific environmental impacts will bgdetermined at the time of individual project i[Dp\gOlent8toD. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? |f so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume ofdischarge. Specific environmental impacts will be determined atthe time of individual project implementation. b. Ground: 1) Will gnJUDd VVGt8[ be VVithd[8VVO' or will VV@te[ be discharged to ground water? Give general deachoUon, purpose, and approximate quantities, ifknown. Specific environmental impacts will be determined at the time of individual project implementation. 0 Describe waste material �� U w� bo discharged into the ground' from septic tanks o[other sources, if any(for example: domestic sewage; industrial, containing the [o||ov 'nQ chemicals'..' agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the avetenn' the number of such systems, the number ofhouses tobe served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the svotenn/eJ are expected toserve. Specific environmental impacts will bo determined at the time of individual project implementation. � EVALUATION FOR ��� CUnofKontP|anningSer�cea ~EnvironOmenta| ChecNiot— PageO AGENCY USE ONLY c. Water Runoff(including storm nvaten): 1\ Doachbethe source of[unoff(including storm vVabshand n)ethod ' of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities. if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? |f so, describe. Specific environmental impacts will be determined at the time of individual project implementation. 21 Could waste materials enter ground or surface vxotena? If so, generally describe. Specific environmental impacts will be determined ot the time of individual project implementation. d. Proposed measures to reduce orcontrol surface,ground,and runoff water impacts, if any: Design of projects will confirm to City code requirements to minimize impacts to surface, ground, and runoff water. Plants '. a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site. eciduoue tree: alder, maple aspen, other x—Evergreen fir, cedar, pine, other hruba ___X___Groas __X____Pooture roporgrain et soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush,skunk cabbage,other ate[ plants: water lily, ee|grose' nni|foi|' other e[types ofvegetation The Plan covers the entire city which contains o wide variety of Vegetation. b. What kind and amount of vegetation will ba removed oraltered? | C�Vof Kent Planning Semicea EVALUATION FOR 203 Environmental Checklist— Page S AGENCY USE ONLY Specific environmental impactswill be determined atthetimeof individual project implementation. c List threatened orendangered species known tobeonor near the site. Specific impacts to endangered or threatened species will bedetermined at the time of each project implementation. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native pionta, or other measures to preserve o[enhance vegetation on the site, ifany: Landscaping for individual projects will be determined ot the time of each project. _. Animals o. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed onor near the � site or are known tobeonor near the site: � � In the City and PAA, many varieties of birds and animals have been observed. � The Parks Q Open Space Plan itself will not impact birds oranimals. Future � parks project innpactaxvi|| beevo|uotedotthetimeofproject implementation. � Birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: � &4a[Drne|e: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: � Fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known tobeonor near the site. Specific environmental impacts will be determined at the time of individual project implementation. c. |e the site part ofo migration route? |f so, explain. The City i8 within the Pacific F|VvVgy. o. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, ifany: Specific environmental impacts and measures to preserve wildlife will be determined edthe time ofindividual project implementation. ' G. Energy and Natural Resources o. What kinds of energy ka|ecthu' natural gas, oil,wood stove, solar)will be used to meet the completed p 'ect'eaneFgyneedo? Describe whether itwill be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Ck«of Kent Planning 8eP� \A Services EVALUATION FOR 204 Environmental Checklist— Page 1O AGENCY USE ONLY The Plan will not require energy; however future projects will be evaluated at project implementation. b. Would your project affeotthepotentia| uoeofooiorenorgybvodiamsnt properties? |f so, generally describe. Specific environmental impacts will be determined at the time of individual project implementation. u. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, ifany: Specific energy conservation features will be determined et the time of individual project implementation. Generally, the Park 8' Open Space Plan will work to increase the availability ofalternative means totravel, including walking and bicycling, reducing fossil fuel usage. 7' Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure totoxic � chemicals, risk spill, o[hazardous vveate.that could � ' ' occur oaa result of this proposal? |f so, describe. � Specific environmental impacts will be determined at the time of individual project implementation. 1\ Describe special emergency services that might barequired. None at this time. Specific service requirements will be determined et the time ofindividual project implementation. 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environment al health hazards, ifany: None at this time. Specific measures will be determined at the time of individual project implementation. b. Noise 1\ What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffio, equipment operation, other)? Specific noise impacts will be determined ot the time ofindividual project implementation. 2\ What types and levels of noise would be created byorassociated with the project onoshort-tarnmoro|oOg-te[0boaisUbraXa0p|e: traffic,construction,operation, otheh? Indicate what hours noise | / EVALUATION FOR ��� (�UnofKentP|onning8en�oea ��Environmental Checklist— Page 11 AGENCY USE ONLY would come from the site. Specific noise impacts will be determined et the time ofindividual project implementation. 3\ Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, ifany: Specific measures will be determined ot the time of individual project implementation. 8. Land and Shqreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Residential, commercial,industrial, and parks are predominant land uses within the City. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? |f so, describe. � Agricultural.impacts will be determined at the time Of individual project � implementation. d. Describe any structures on the site. The Plan isnot site it covers 'the entire City of Kent and the PAA. e. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what? No structures will be demolished eso result of the Park Plan a. What ie the current zoning classification of the site? The Plan covers the entire City and PAA and all zoning classifications. f. What io the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? ' The Plan covers the entire City and PAAend all comprehensive plan designations. g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? The Plan includes areas that are subject the shoreline master program. |OdixidUo| projects will consider apooUic shoreline master proQngrn designations prior toimplementation. _ h. Has any part of the site been classified aeeD"environmentally sensitive" onao? |f so, specify. C�� ��� Planning ��m� ' EVALUATION FOR 206 Environmental Checklist—Page 12 AGENCY USE ONLY The City and FA4 include areas classified oe environmentally sensitive. Specific environmental impacts will be determined at the time of individual project implementation. i Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? NA i Approximatelyhow many people would the completed project displace? NA k. Proposed measures to.avoid or reduce displacement impacts. ifeny: NA |. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal ia compatible with existing ' and projected |aUdueesondp|one. ifony. The intent of the Parka & [)pen Space Plan is to implement parks planning strategies consistent with the Qh/g land use plan. As each individual project is carried out, consistency with existing and projected land uses will be considered prior to project irnp|eOnentotion. B. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, rnidd|e, or low income housing. None. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, 0idd\e, or low income housing. Specific impacts to housing will be determined ot the time ofindividual project implementation. c. Proposed measures to reduce o[control housing impacts, ifany. Measures will be determined at the time of individual project implementation. 10. Aesthetics ' o. What is the toUaat height of any pnu000ad stnuctune(s)' not including antennas; what io the principal exterior building Olataha|(s) proposed? The Parks Plan is a planning document. Any projects thatnniQhthaVe / C}hv of Kent Planning Ger�ceg EVALUATION FOR 207 �`Environmental Checklist— Page 13 AGENCY USE ONLY structures would be reviewed and evaluated at the time of project implementation. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? The Fzerke Plan will not alter any views. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, ifany. Proposed measures will be developed if necessary during individual project implementation. 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposals produce? What time ofday VVoU|d it mainly occur? None. |OdiVidU8| projects will undergo separate HDVinJODleDt8\ review. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be e safety hazard or interfere with views? No. Individual projects will undergo separate environmental review. c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Individual projects vi\| undergooeparadeenviroUnlenta| revismx. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, ifany. Proposed [Ooaauree' ifneceeoory. will be developed during individual project implementation. . 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal nacneoUono| opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Kent owns 1.34O acres of park and open space land throughout the City. K8Voh of the Qh/e parkland provides pooeims and active recreational opportunities. b. Would the proposed project d\op|ooeonyeXietingnacneationg\ useo? If so, describe. The Park Plan does not intend to displace any existing recreational use. |t is unlikely that the individual projects listed in the Plan vvVu|d displace existing na:naatioOa| uses. This would be analyzed further as each project progresses. City Pl anning E\4\LUAT|Oy� FOR 208 Environmental' ChecNkst— PmOe14 AGENCY USE ONLY c. Proposed measures bz reduce or control impacts on recreation,including recreation opportunities tobm provided bv the project orapp|imant. ifeny. |tie the goal ofthe Parks Plan to provide adequate Parks and Open spaces to meet the community's needs. See the implementation strategy within the Parks Plan for a list of specific projects. 13' Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state � or local preservation registers known tobeonor next to the site? If so, � � generally describe. The Barketer House&Mill Creek Earthworks Park are designated aakxco| landmarks. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known tobeonor next to the site. The Plan covers the entire City. Specific project irnpoctotohietoricaiteo will be analyzed at the time ofproject implementation. c. Proposed measures to reduce o[control impacts, ifany. Consistency with the historic and cultural resource goals and policies within the Park Plan and Parks & Open Space element—Goal P@C)G1O &11. /\ddihoDo| [neanUFeo may be identified prior to individual project implementation. 14. Transportation o. Identify public streets and highways eemiDQ the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans,ifany. The Plan covers the entire [|dv and PA\ including all atnaoto and highways serving these areas. ' b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? The Plan covers the entire City and P/A including all public transit facilities. c. How many parking spaces would the completed project hove? How many would the project eliminate? NA d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, o[improvements to Citvof Kent Planning 8en�oeg EVALUATION FOR 209 Environmental Checklist—Page 15 AGENCY USE ONLY existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public orpdvate). The Plan will not require new roads or street improvements. Individual project may require these improvements,which will be analyzed at p ject implementation. e. Will the project USe(o[occU[indleiDlOoediateViciOUVoDxVate[. [ai|.oroir transportation? |f so, generally describe. The Plan will not, however individual projects rnay. ThiaviUbemnakxzed prior to individual project implementation. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated bv the completed project? |f known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. None. \OdiVidUo| project may generate additional trips, which would be analyzed prior to project imp|ementotion. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, ifany. Measures would ba identified prior to individual project irnplennentatioD. 15, Public Services a. Would the project naauKin an increased need for public services (forexomp|e:�neprotection, police protection,health care, schools,otheh?|f so, generally describe. NO. Individual projects analyze�D8 �e any increase in need for public services prior to project implementation. b. Proposed nnaoaunaa to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, ifany. Measures will ba identified prior to individual project irnp|enmentatioO. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas,water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. NA b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utilities providing the service and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity, which might be needed. City of Kent Planning Services EVALUATION FOR 210 Environmental Checklist— Page 16 AGENCY USE ONLY Individual projects may require utilities. They will be identified prior to project implementation. C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date: i ' S III V I� (���� Planning Ge��� EVALUATION FOR 211 Environmental' Checklist—Page 17 AGENCY USE ONLY DO NOT USE THIS SHEET FOR PROJECT ACTIONS D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR0ONpROJECT ACTIONS Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them |n conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a �t�rinbenoitvorataf�gt�rnah�thanifthepropoao|xvonenoti implemented. greater ~ . Respond briefly and iO general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water;emission to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; V[production ofnoise? The Park 0.Open Space Plan identifies potential projects fortheOext1O- 2O years. Some of these projects may increase discharge to water, � emissions to air, and noise. These will be analyzed prior to individual � project implementation. � Proposed measures to avoid o[reduce such increases are: | Measures will be identified prior to individual project i[DplerO8DtatOO. � 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals,fish,or marine life? The Park Plan ie not site specific, however individual projects listed inthe plan may affect p|8Dto, aOi[O8|s' fish or marine life. When individual projects are implemented, potential impacts will be analyzed. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, anirna|a, fish, or marine life? Measures will be identified prior to individual project irnpiemmgntotion. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy o[natural resources? The Park Plan would not deplete energy ornatural [aaou[coa. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: The Park Plan encourages the use of trails, QreeDwoya and corridors oe a means to access different areas of the City eeon alternative tousing cars and fossil fuels. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally City of Kent Planning Services EVALUATION FOR 212 Environmental Checklist— Page 18 AGENCY USE ONLY sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers,threatened or endangered species habitat,historic or cultural sites, wetlands, f|oodp|oine. or prime farmlands? ' The Park Plan will be used over the next 1O-2O years ooa guide for how we will develop and maintain parks and open spaces, many ofwhich include those areas described above. The goals and policies contained in the Park Plan and Parks& Open Space Element helps frame how vve will work to preserve wildlife, natural onaoo' habitat' gnsenxveye' historic and cultural sites. The goals and policies also include guidance onhow we will build on our current pork system through acquisition of new parkland, development ofparks and redevelopment ofexisting parks. Specific park projects foFtheahodt-and |ong-ternnfutunaconbefoundin the implementation section ofthe Park Plan. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or naduma impacts are: 1\ Adoot Green Kent' an urban forestry management program, which covers Parks and Public Works land. 2\ Re-invest in exiting parks and faciUtieaeothattheycontiOuatop[ovide benefits to the community. 3\ Explore public and private partnerships eo that space and resources are maximized. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether itwould allow o[ encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing p|oOS? The Park Plan looks et the use of existing parks and at the acquisition of new parkland over then next 2O years for passive and active recreational use. The City has existing parks on Lake Meridian, Lake Fenvich. and C|erkLoka. Existing and proposed uses either already meet o[will meet applicable land use and shoreline regulations and plans. Projects listed in the plan will be further analyzed for consistency with existing plans upon individual project implementation. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: All projects ViUbeneVam/edforconeietencyxvith |anduseendshoreUne standards and plans. Additional measures may be identified through environmental review of individual projects prior to implementation. 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands ontransportation or public services and utilities? ,The Plan will not increase demands for transportation o[public services City of Kent Planning Services EVALUATION FOR 213 Environmental Checklist—Page 1S AGENCY USE ONLY and utilities. Individual projects |iatedintheP|aDviUundergoaeoarote environmental review prior to project implementation. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: K8eaauRao for individual projects may be identified prior to project implementation. 7. Identify,if possible,whether the proposal may conflict with local,state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The.Parks 8^Open Space Plan and Parks Q^Open Space Element will ba consistent with |ooa|, state and federal |oxve regarding the protection of the environment. Individual projects|iotedwithintheP|anviUbenaveywed separately prior to project irnp|ennentadion. � p:\P|anning\ADMIN\FORMS\SEPA\5EP/\_CHECKLIST.doc (REVISED 12/OB) 214 This page intentionally left blank. 215 ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Ben Wolters, Director • PLANNING DIVISION KENT Fred N. Satterstrom, AICP, Director W A 5 H I N G T O N Charlene Anderson, AICP, Manager Phone: 253-856-5454 Fax: 253-856-6454 Address: 220 Fourth Avenue S. Kent, WA 98032-5895 March 1, 2010 To: Dana Ralph, Chair and Land Use and Planning Board Members From: Gloria Gould-Wessen, AICP, GIS Coordinator/Long Range Planner Subject: Midway Subarea Plan (CPA-2007-4) and Midway Rezone (CPZ-2007-2) (KIVA - 2074570) Land Use & Planning Board Workshop - March 8, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Early in 2008, the City of Kent and the City of Des Moines began collaborative planning efforts on the Pacific Highway South transportation corridor in preparation for the extension of Sound Transit light rail service into the area. This shared project is called Envision Midway. The public outreach conducted through Envision Midway is the backbone for the Midway Subarea Plan vision and guides its goals and policies. The visioning process included several versions of development scenarios which evolved into the direction provided in the Midway Subarea Plan. On November 23, 2009, the Land Use & Planning Board (LUPB) held the first public hearing on the Midway Subarea Plan. The LUPB passed unanimously a preliminary approval of the Midway Subarea Plan with the expectation that additional planning pieces would be brought forward and a final public hearing would be held on the full range of policy documents and implementation pieces associated with Envision Midway. This workshop will consider implementation and regulatory tools that accomplish the goals and policies within the Midway Subarea Plan. Because of the complex nature of the Midway Study Area, zoning regulations are applied as a stand-alone overlay district within Title 15 - Zoning. Implementation and regulatory tools such as design guidelines and portions of the Planned Action Ordinance may be integrated into Title 15 or other appropriate areas of Kent City Code. Changes to the Kent 2004 Comprehensive Plan will also need to be made. The sections that are affected are as follows: Comprehensive Plan (CPA-2007-4) • Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map • Definitions to Land Use Plan Map Designations • Comprehensive Plan Zoning District Map Zoning (CPZ-2007-2) 0 Kent City Code - Title 15 - Zoning 216 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - MIDWAY SUBAREA PLAN (CPA-2007-4): The overall goal of the Midway Subarea Plan (the Plan) is to "Create a dense, pedestrian-friendly, sustainable community that provides jobs, housing, services and public open space around nodes of high capacity mass transit while maintaining auto-oriented uses between the transit oriented nodes." The Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of Kent's 2004 Comprehensive Plan and provides guidance for future light rail stations, as well as the auto-oriented highway commercial corridor (see Attachment A - Midway Study Area Map). The Plan supports the public investment in high capacity light rail transit by establishing goals and policies that ensure the station areas provide a mix of land uses that are compact, dense, well designed, and pedestrian-friendly. Preliminary planning conducted by Sound Transit has the stations located in the vicinity of Highline Community College and at S 272nd Street by Star Lake. The Plan also supports and expands the commercial uses outside the light rail station areas that are located along the auto-oriented highway corridor of Pacific Highway South (SR-99). The Kent-Highlands area located east of I-5 along Military Road is defined as auto-dependent with the capacity to accommodate a mix of uses of compact and high density form. To implement the Plan, the following changes to the Land Use Element (Chapter Four) of Kent's 2004 Comprehensive Plan are proposed for the Midway Study Area: Land Use Plan Map - Figure 4.7 (see Attachment B - Kent Land Use Plan Map): 1. Areas where light rail stations are anticipated, change the Land Use Plan Map designations of Commercial (C), Medium Density Multifamily (MDMF), Low Density Multifamily (LDMF) and Mobile Home Park (MHP) to a new designation of Transit Oriented Community (TOC) (see Attachment C - Option #1-Land Use Plan Map). 2. Areas abutting SR-99 where the City does not anticipate light rail stations and where they're not designated TOC, make no changes to the Commercial (C) and the Mobile Home Park (MHP) Land Use Map designation (see Attachment C - Option #1- Land Use Plan Map). 3. Areas abutting Military Road, change the Land Use Plan Map designations of Low Density Multifamily (LDMF) and Mixed-Use (MU) to a designation of Commercial (C) (see Attachment C - Option #1-Land Use Plan Map). Definition of Land Use Plan Map Designations: Transit Oriented Community (TOCI - Identifies nodes of an intense transit- supportive mix of commercial, office and residential uses that are designed to support a compact walkable community adjacent to light rail stations. Zoning Districts - Figure 4.2 (see Attachment D - Kent Zoning Districts): 1. Areas with a Land Use Plan Map designation of Transit Oriented Community (TOC), change the Zoning Districts map designations of General Commercial (GC), Low Density Multifamily (MR-G) and High Density Multifamily (MR-H) to new zoning districts Midway-Transit Community 1 (M-TC1) and Midway- 3/8/2010 - Land Use & Planning Board Workshop Midway Subarea Plan - CPA-2007-4 and Midway Zoning - CPZ-2007-2 Page 2 217 Transit Community 2 (M-TC2), and make no change to the Mobile Home Park (MHP) zoning (see Attachment E - Option #1 Zoning Districts). 2. Areas abutting SR-99, change the Zoning Districts map designations of General Commercial (GC), Office (0) and Industrial Park (M-1) to Commercial Manufacturing II (CM-2), and make no change to the Mobile Home Park (MHP) zoning (see Attachment E - Option #1 Zoning Districts). 3. Areas abutting Military Road and designated Commercial (C) change the Zoning Districts map designations of General Commercial (GC), Community Commercial-Mixed Use (CC-MU), Low Density Multifamily (MR-G) and Multifamily Residential Townhouse (MRT-16) to a new zoning district Midway- Commercial/Residential (M-CR) and Community Commercial (CC) (see Attachment E - Option #1 Zoning Districts). ZONING (CPZ-2007-2) - MIDWAY: The Midway Subarea Plan envisions a collection of diverse uses at higher intensity near high capacity transit stations. The built form around light rail stations is envisioned to be compact, intimate and very pedestrian-friendly. The automobile would not dominate the landscape near these transit stations. Development would take advantage of the natural topography and view potential, while protecting adjacent residential neighborhoods. In the auto-oriented portion of the Midway Study Area, retail uses would continue to be allowed and allowable uses would be expanded to include small-scale, light industrial operations, heavy commercial and wholesale uses, and specialty manufacturing. The study area east of I-5 north of Kent-Des Moines Road is envisioned to accommodate a mixture of dense uses served by automobiles. The diversity and complexity of the Midway Study Area is addressed by the Midway Overlay District that contains three (3) new overlay district development standards specific to Midway. The following text is proposed to be incorporated into Chapter 15.04 District Regulations: Option #1 - Midway Overlay District Development Regulations Purpose: The MOD Midway Overlay District is intended to implement the Midway Subarea Plan, with land use patterns of medium and high intensity mixed use including residential, commercial, office and recreational. This mix of uses is intended to foster a lively, pedestrian-friendly, and safe urban environment unique to Midway. Boundary: The City has identified three portions of the West Hill within the Pacific Highway South Commercial Corridor as the Midway Overlay District (MOD). The northern MOD is located east of Interstate (I)-5 at the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Interstate (I)-5 and Kent-Des Moines Road (SR-516). The second MOD is located west of I-5 and south of Kent-Des Moines Road to approximately S 246th Street. The southern MOD area is centered on the intersection of Pacific Highway South and S 272nd Street. Applicability: This section contains requirements, standards, and guidelines that apply to development and activity within the Midway Overlay land use districts. The provisions of Title 15 - Zoning, other development codes, the City development standards, and all other applicable codes and ordinances shall apply to development 3/8/2010 - Land Use & Planning Board Workshop Midway Subarea Plan - CPA-2007-4 and Midway Zoning - CPZ-2007-2 Page 3 218 and activities in the Midway Overlay land use districts. Where the requirements of the Midway Overlay land use district exceed those of the Title 15 - Zoning and other City ordinances, the Midway Overlay land use district regulations shall govern. Districts: There are three (3) districts within the Midway Overlay District which are intended to create the mold for an energetic, sustainable, and pedestrian-friendly community that contains a mix of uses supported by a high capacity transit system connecting Midway to the region. The districts are summarized below: Midway-Transit Community 1: The M-TC1 district (currently GC and MHP) is applied to the Pacific Highway South (SR-99) corridor, located on the west side of SR-99 and approximately 100 feet deep into properties located to the east of SR- 99, and applied to the 272nd St, the area at the northeast corner of SR-99 and S 272nd St. This is a mixed-use, medium intensity, pedestrian-accommodating highway corridor that is served by high capacity transit. Generally all uses are allowed, except drive-thru, big-box, and industrial. Midway-Transit Community 2: The M-TC2 district (currently GC, MHP, MR-G, MR- H) is applied to the 30t" Ave area located east of M-TC1 to Interstate (I)-5. This is a mixed-use, medium to high intensity area where residential uses, office, hotel and street level community-serving retail uses are encouraged as part of a mix of uses in a pedestrian-friendly environment that is served by high capacity transit. Generally all uses are allowed, except auto-oriented and industrial. Midway-Commercial/Residential: The M-CR district (currently GC, CC, MF-G, CC- MU, MR-T16) is applied to the Military Road area, the area located east of Interstate (I)-5 and north of Kent-Des Moines Road (SR-516). This is a mixed-use, medium to high intensity area where residential uses, community-serving retail, and office uses are encouraged as part of a mix of uses where the pedestrian is accommodated. Generally all uses are allowed, except auto-oriented and industrial. For the remainder of the Midway Study Area that is not in the Midway Overlay District, GC (General Commercial) and M1 (Industrial Park District) zoning would be replaced by CM-2 (Commercial Manufacturing-2) zoning which offers a variety of both commercial and industrial uses that aid in the development options for property in the area. Development Regulations: The land use table determines whether a specific use is allowed in a particular district. The districts are located in the vertical columns and the land uses are located on the horizontal rows of these tables (see Attachment F - Option #1 and Existing Land Use Tables). The following from Kent City Code Chapter 15.04 describes the uses found in the table key: B. Principally permitted uses. If the letter T" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that zoning district subject to the review procedures specified in Ch. 15.09 KCC, the development conditions following the land use table, and any requirements of an overlay zone and the general requirements of the code. 3/8/2010 - Land Use & Planning Board Workshop Midway Subarea Plan - CPA-2007-4 and Midway Zoning - CPZ-2007-2 Page 4 219 C. Special uses. If the letter "S" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that zoning district subject to the review procedures specified in Ch. 15.09 KCC, the development conditions following the land use table, the development standards stated in KCC 15.08.020, any requirements of an overlay zone and the general requirements of the code. D. Conditional uses. If the letter "C" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that zoning district subject to the review procedures specified in Ch. 15.09 KCC, the development conditions following the land use table, the review criteria stated in KCC 15.09.030, any requirements of an overlay zone and the general requirements of the code. E. Accessory uses. If the letter "A" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that zoning district subject to the review procedures specified in Ch. 15.09 KCC, the development conditions following the land use table and any requirements of an overlay zone and the general requirements of the code. F. Development conditions. If a number appears next to the land use or in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use may be allowed subject to the appropriate review process indicated above, the general requirements of the code, and the specific conditions indicated in the development condition with the corresponding number in subsection immediately following each land use table. G. Multiple development conditions. If more than one (1) letter-number combination appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is allowed in that zone subject to different sets of limitations or conditions depending on the review process indicated by the letter, the general requirements of the code, and the specific conditions indicated in the development condition with the corresponding number immediately following the table. H. Overlay zones. Overlay districts provide policies and regulations in addition to those in the underlying zoning district. Overlay zones include the mixed use overlay, and the Green River Corridor district and the Midway overlay district. Development Standards for the Midway Overlay District are tailored as a mix of uses to best support high capacity transit, be compatible with surrounding land uses, and be pedestrian-friendly. Both existing and proposed land use tables and development regulations are available in Attachment F - Development Standards. At the March 8th workshop, staff will present the proposed changes to Kent's 2004 Comprehensive Plan, Kent City Code and the new Midway Development Regulations. Please bring your Midway Subarea Plan from the November 23rd public hearing as a reference. If there are any questions, please contact Gloria Gould- Wessen at 253.856.5441. FS/CA/GGW/pm S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2007\CPA-2007-4_MIDWAY\LUPB\Regulations\03-08-10_LUPBMemoFinal.doc Enc: Att. A: Midway Study Area Map; Att. B: Kent Land Use Plan Map; Att. C: Option#1 Midway Land Use Plan Map; Att. D: Kent Zoning Districts Map; Att. E: Option #1 Midway Zoning Districts Map; Att. 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Source-City of Kent Planning Services S 230 This page intentionally left blank. � Standards Page Zoning Districts u ��1 Midway Overlay District Development Standards AITACR F M-TC1 Midway-Transit Community 1 M-TC2 Midway-Transit Community 2 M-CR Midway-Commercial/Residential Base Maximum Base Maximum Base Maximum 1.5 FAR for all uses, or 1.5 FAR for all uses, or 1.5 FAR for all uses, or 3.0 FAR with a 3.0 FAR with a a maximum height of maximum height of maximum height of Floor area ratio 1.0 FAR for all uses 55' 1.0 FAR for all uses 200' (2) 1.0 FAR for all uses 200' (2) Minimum Front yard see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines Minimum Side Yard see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines Minimum Side yard of flanking street of a corner lot see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines see Design Guidelines Yards, transitional conditions Additional setbacks Height limitation: in stories not to Landscaping see Design Guidelines Outdoor storage Signs see Design Guidelines Vehicle drive-through, drive-in, and service bays Loading areas Off-street parking The off-street parking requirements of Ch. 15.05 KCC shall apply. Mutilfamily design review see Design Guidelines Notes: 1 A minimum of 2-stories. 2 Additional height b allowed through an incentive program. 3 Rear yard applies only when abutting residential zoning district. 4 55ft west ofPac Hwy; 35ftwithin 20ftofaSF residential district;45ft within 4UftnfSF residential district 3:\Permnb\P|an\COK4P_PU\N_AMENDK8ENTS\2OO7\CPA-ZOO7-4_W1| LUP8\Re8u|ations\MUD_Re8s02Z41Oca.x|s 3/1/2010 DRAFT 232 Pagel Option Existing Zoning District Regulations(Chapter 15.O4) DRAFT 233 Page Option Existing Zoning District Regulations(Chapter 15.04) Key City of Kent Land Use Tables District Existing Midway S = Special Uses C = Conditional Uses Guest cott-aqes and houses Rooming and boarding of not more than three (3) persons A A A Farm worker accommodations Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use A A A A(18) A(18) A(18) A A A A Service buildings A Storage buildings and storaqe of recreational vehicles A(16) A(16) A(16) A Drive-in churches; welfare facilities (including emergency shelters); retirement homes, convalescent homes, and other welfare facilities whether privately or publically operated, facilities for rehabilitation or correction, etc. C(12) C(12) C(12) C C C C C(12) C(12) C C Manufacturing, processing., blending and packaging of food &beverage Manufacturing, processing, blending, and packaging of drugs, pharmaceuticals, S:\Pernod\P|an\COMP_PLA0_AMENDMENTS\2O07\CPAr2UO7-4_K4|DVVAY\LUPR\Regu|ations\K0UD_RegsO22410ca.x|s 3/1/2010 DRAFT 734 Page] Option Existing Zoning District Regulations (Chapter 15.O4) Key City of Kent Land Use Tables Uption #1 Midway Overlay District Existing Midway Zoning District Also in Option #1 U U L- Manufacturing, processing, blending, and packaging of dairy products and Industrial laundry and dyeing (including linen supply and diaper services) P P Printing, publishing, and allied industries P C P Chemicals and related products mfg. C(4) Contractor shops P(5)(3) Custom arts and crafts products mfg. P Computer, office machines, and equipment mfg. P(3) Manufacturing and assembly of electrical equipment, appliances, lighting, radio, TV communications, equipment, and components P(3) P Fabricated metal products mfg., custom sheet metal mfg., containers, hand. tools, heating equipment, screw products, extrusion, coating, and plating P P Manufacturing and assembly of electronic and electrical devices, and automotive, aerospace, missile, aircraft, and similar products P(3) P(25) Hazardous substance land uses A(7) A(8) A(7) A(7) A(8) A(12) Offices incidental and neccessary to the conduct of a principally permitted use A A A A A A P P lRail-truck transfer uses C(17) S:\Permit\P|an\COMP_PU\N—AMENDME0TS\2007\CPA-2OO74_M| LUPB\Re8u|ations\MUD_RegsO22410ca.x|s 3/1/200 DRAFT 235 Page 4 Option Existing Zoning District Regulations (Chapter 15.04) Key City of Kent Land Use Tables Option n miaway—Owe-Aray District Existing Midway P = Principally Permitted Uses Cn Jd S = Special Uses 'E Cn Jd C = Conditional Uses E :3 2�_ :6 E 5 A = Accessory Uses E E E E E 0 t 0 0 �.M U P Zoning District Also in Option #1 U U Ln U) 4� E ru C: C a) t E ai %_ _ffi fu 7 Ln '4_1 Ln Ln L E U u E t ru fa U) 41 C: 4� C: (n 0�. 0� (U Ln 0 ra 4� 00 U 4� a) C: E Ln 0) E V) 4� E C 0 E 8 W C: _0 E a) 57 t 0 t F U C: (D CL 'r- U LN L_ U) 0� U) 7 u E 0 U * U U C) U U O (D Outdoor storage (including truck, heavy equipment, and contractor storage yards as allowed by development standards, KCC 15.04.190 and 15.04.195) P A A Miniwarehouses self-storage C C(19) P C Manufacturing of soaps, detergents, and other basic cleaning and cleansing preparations Manufacturing of plastics and synthetic resins Manufacturing of synthetic and natural fiber and cloth Manufacturing of plywood, composition wallboard, and similar structureal wood products Manufacturing of nonmetallic mineral products such as abrasives, asbestos, chalk, pumice, and putty Manufacturing of heat-resisting or structural clay products (brick, tile, or pipe) or porcelain products Manufacturing of machinery and heavy machine tool equipment for general industry and mining, agricultural, construction, or service industries Manfacturing, processing, assembling, and packaging of articles, products, or P(20) merchandise made from previously prepared natural or synthetic materials (26) (28) Manufacuturing, processing, treating, assembling, and packaging of articles, products, or merchandise from previously prepared ferrous, nonferrous, or P(20) alloyed metals (26) S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN—AMENDMENTS\2007\CPA-2007-4—MIDWAY\LUPB\Regulations\MUD_RegsO22410ca.xis 3/1/2010 DRAFT 236 Page Option Existing Zoning District Regulations(Chapter 1S.O4) Key City of Kent Land Use Tables Option WIFnaway Overlay District Existing Midway P = Principally Permitted Uses S = Special Uses Zoning District Also in Option #1 U U lh� CL 57 Complexes which include a combination of uses, including a mixture of office, storage, and light manufacturing uses I I P Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use A(9) A(9) A(9) A A A A(9) A(9) A(9) A A Impound lots C sport Commercial parking lots or structures C C C Railway and bus depots, taxi stands C C C C Utility and transportation facilities: Electrical substations, pumping or regulating devices for the transmission of water, gas, steam, petroleum, etc. C C C C C C C C C C C Public facilities: Firehouses, police stations, libraries, and administrative offices of governmental agencies, primary and secondary schools, vocational schools, Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use A A A A A A A A A A Wireless telecommunications facility (WTF) by administrative approval P(l)(3) P(l)(3) P(l)(3) P(2)(3) P(2)(3) P(2)(3) P(l)(3) P(l)(3) P(2)(3) P(l)(3) iLani S:\Pernoit\P|an\COMP_PLAN_AMENDMENTS\2OO7\CPA-2OU7'4_K8|DVVAY\LUPB\Regu|adons\MUD_Regs02241Oca.x|s 3/1/2010 DRAFT 237 Page 6 Option Existing Zoning District Regulations (Chapter 15.04) Key City of Kent Land Use Tables Opflon #1 Midway Overlay District Existing Midway P = Principally Permitted Uses N t S = Special Uses Z1. 'E ' Cn E C = Conditional Uses =3 =3 t E E 41 A = Accessory Uses E E E E E 0 0 0 -0 40 U t Zoning District Also in Option #1 U U :LI M CL M EE t 0 E 41 E U v E V) n 0 t CL fu 4� fu if, 00 C: E U Ln E E 0 4-1 4� 0 3r Q) = 0 'd rIj !>-7 t E u E U Y rL 41 U E U) a: i0 .a' U D U U 57 U U 0 (D O1 Bulk retail P P P(1) Recycling centers Retail sales of lumber, tools, and other building materials, including preassembled products P P P Hardware, paint, the and wallpaper(retail) P P P P P P Farm equipment P— P P General merchandise: Dry goods, variety and department stores (retail) P P P P P P Food and convenience stores (retail) P P P P P S(12) Automobile, aircraft, motorcycle, boat, and recreational vehicles sales (retail) P P P Automotive, aircraft, motorcycle, and marine accessories (retail) P P P P P(13) Gasoline service stations S(6) S(6) S(6) S(6) S(6) S(6) Apparel and accessories (retail) P P P P P P Furniture, home furnishing (retail) P P P P P Eating and drinking establishments (no drive-through) P P P P P P A(15) P Eating and drinking establishments (with drive-through) S(6)(20) S(6)(20) Eating facilities for employees Planned development retail sales C(14) S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN—AMENDMENTS\2007\CPA-2007-4—MIDWAY\LUPB\Regulations\MUD_RegsO22410ca.xls 3/1/2010 DRAFT 738 Page Option Existing Zoning'District Regulations (Chapter 1S.O4) Key City of Kent Land Use Tables District Existing Midway P = Principally Permitted Uses id Zoning District Also in Option #1 U U 41 4� CL Drive-through/drive-up businesses (commercial/retail - other than Miscellaneous retail: Drugs, antiques, books, sporting goods,jewelry, florist, photo supplies, video rental, computer supplies, etc. P P P I P P P A(15) Farm supplies, hay, grain, feed, fencing, etc. (retail) P P P Nurseries/ qreenhouses, garden supplies, tools, etc. P P P P Complexes which include combinations of uses, including a mixture of office, light manufacturing,, storage, and commercial uses P Outdoor storage (including truck, heavy equipment, and contractor storage Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use A(16) A(17) A(17) A A A A(16) A(16) A(16) A Agriculturally related retail Finance, insurance, real estate services P P P P P P P P Personal services: Laundry, dry cleaning, barber, salons, shoe repair, 3:\Pernnh\P|an\COMp_PL8N_AK4ENDMENT5\2UO7\CPA-2O07-4_K4|DVVAY\LUPB\Regu|abons\K8UD_RegsU2Z4lOca.x|s 3/1/2010 DRAFT 239 Page Option Existing Zoning District Regulations(Chapter I5.O4) Key City of Kent Land Use Tables District Existing Midway 41 41 Ln Business services, duplicating and blue printing, travel agencies, and Building maintenance and pest control P P P P Outdoor storage (including truck, heavy equipment, and contractor storage yards as allowed by development standards, KCC 15.04.190 and 15.04.195) P A A Rental and leasing services for cars, trucks, trailers, furniture, and tools P P P P Auto repair and washing servies (including body work) P C P P Repair services: Watch,TV, electrical, electronic, upholstery P P P P P Professional services: Medical, clinics, and other health care-related services P P P P P P P P Heavy equipment and truck repair P P Contract construction service offices: Building construction, plumbing, paving, Educational services: Vocational, trade, art, music, dancing, barber, and beauty P P P P P P P ,Administrative and professional offices - general P P P P P P P P S:\PenniKP|on\COK0P_PLAN_AMENDMENT3\Z0O7\CPA-2O07-4_M|DVVAY\LUPB\Regu|ations\K4UD_RegsO2241Uco.x|s 3/1/2010 DRAFT 240 Page Option Existing Zoning District Regulations (Chapter 1G.O4\ Key City of Kent Land Use Tables District Existing Midway Cn Zoning District Also in Option #1 U 41 :3 41 Planned development retail sales C(6) Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use A(18) A(19) A(19) A A A A(18) A(18) A(18) A Boarding kennels and breeding establishments C C Veterinary clinics and veterinary hospitals P(8) P(8) P(8) P(8) P(8) P(8) Administrative or executive offices which are part of a predominant industrial operation P Offices incidental and necessary to the conduct of a principally permitted use A A A Performing and cultural arts uses, such as art galleries/studios P P P P P P Historic and monument sites P P Public assembly (indoor): Sports facilities, arenas, auditoriums and exhibition halls, bowling alleys, dart-playing facilities, skating rinks, community clubs, athletic clubs, recreation centers, theaters (excluding school facilities) C C P P P P(2) Public assembly (outdoor): Fairgrounds and amusement parks, tennis courts, athletic fields, miniature golf, go-cart tracks, drive-in theaters, etc. C C P P S:\PernohbP|an\COMP_PLA0_AK4ENDK;E PA-2OO7-4_M,| LUPB\Regu|ations\MUD_RegsUJZ41Oca.x|s 3/1/2010 DRAFT 741 pa8e1O Option Existing Zoning District Regulations(Chapter 1S.O4\ Key City of Kent Land Use Tables District Existing Midway P = Principally Permitted Uses 1-4 t Zoning District Also in Option #1 U U 75 Open space use: Cemeteries, parks, playgrounds, golf courses, and other P(7) P(7) recreation facilities, including buildings or structures associated therewith C C C C C C C C C C C Employee recreation areas A Private clubs, fraternal lodges, etc. P(5) P(5) P(5) Recreational vehicle parks C Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use A A A A A A A A A A A Recreational buildings in MHP A Agricultural uses such as planting and harvesting of crops, animal husbandry (including wholesale nurseries and greenhouses) Storage, processing,, and conversion of agricultural products (not including slaughtering or meat packing) Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use A A A A A A A A A A A .Roadside stands S:\Penmit\P|an\COK8P_PLAN_AK4ENDME | P |ahons\MUD_Re8sO2Z41Oca.xb 3/1/2010 242 This page intentionally left blank. 243 Notes in Use Table Residential Land Uses: (1) Dwelling units, limited to not more than one (1) per establishment, for security or maintenance personnel and their families, when located on the premises where they are employed in such capacity. No other residential use shall be permitted. (2) Multifamily residential use shall be permitted only in the mixed use overlay when included within a mixed use development. (6) Existing dwellings may be rebuilt, repaired, and otherwise changed for human occupancy. Accessory uses for existing dwellings may be constructed. Such uses are garages, carports, storage sheds, and fences. (7) Transitional housing facilities, limited to a maximum of twenty(20) residents at any one (1) time and four(4) resident staff. (10)Accessory dwelling units shall not be included in calculating the maximum density. Accessory dwelling units are allowed subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.350. (11) Customary incidental home occupations subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.040. (12) Except for transitional housing, with a maximum of twenty(20) residents and four(4) staff, which are principally permitted uses. (13)Subject to the combining district requirements of the mobile home park code, Ch. 12.05 KCC. (14)Accessory living quarters are allowed per the provisions of KCC 15.08.359. (16) Recreational vehicle storage is permitted as an accessory use in accordance with KCC 15.08.080. (18) Other accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, except for onsite hazardous waste treatments and storage facilities, which are not permitted in residential zones. (19)The following zoning is required to be in existence on the entire property to be rezoned at the time of application for a rezone to an MR-T zones: SR-8, MR-D, MR-G, MR-M, MR-H, O, O-MU, NCC, CC, GC, DC, or DCE. (20)All multifamily townhouse developments in the MR-T zone shall be recorded as townhouses with ownership interest, as defined in KCC 15.02.525.1, prior to approval of a certificate of occupancy by the city. (23)Secure community transition facilities are permitted only in the GWC zoning district. (25)A designated manufactured home is a permitted use with the following conditions: a. A designated manufactured home must be a new manufactured home; b.The designated manufactured home shall be set upon a permanent foundation, as specified by the manufacturer, and the space from the bottom of the home to the ground shall be enclosed by concrete or an approved concrete product that can be either load bearing or decorative. c.The designated manufactured home shall comply with all city design standards applicable to all other single-family homes; d.The designated manufactured home shall be thermally equivalent to the State Energy Code; and e.The designated manufactured home shall meet all other requirements for a designated manufactured home as defined in RCW 35.63.160. 244 (26)Multifamily dwellings shall be allowed only within the Kent downtown districts outlined in the Downtown Strategic Action Plan and shall be condominiums recorded pursuant to Chapter 64.32 or 64.34 RCW or similar dwelling units with ownership interest and recorded as such prior to approval of a certificate of occupancy by the city. Manufacturing Land Uses: (3) Small scale light manufacturing operations as follows: stamping, brazing, testing, electronic assembly, and kindred operations where the building, structure, or total operation does not encompass more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of area. The ten thousand (10,000) square foot total shall include all indoor and outdoor storage areas associated with the manufacturing operation. Only one (1)ten thousand (10,000) square foot manufacturing operation shall be permitted per lot. (4) Conditional use for manufacturing of paint, but manufacturing of paint is permitted outright in the M3 zone. (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, furniture, upholstery, dry cleaning, and exterminators. 7) For permitted uses, accessory hazardous substance land uses, including onsite hazardous waste treatment or storage facilities, which are not subject to cleanup permit requirements of Ch. 11.02 KCC, subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.050, except offsite hazardous waste treatment or storage facilities, which are not permitted in this district. Fuel farm facilities are not allowed in AG or A-10 zones. 8) For permitted uses, hazardous substance land uses, including onsite hazardous waste treatment or storage facilities, which are not subject to cleanup permit requirements of Ch. 11.02 KCC and which do not accumulate more than five thousand (5,000) pounds of hazardous substances or wastes or any combination thereof at any one (1) time on the site, subject to the provisions of KCC 15.08.050, except offsite hazardous waste treatment or storage facilities, which are not permitted in this district. 9) Includes incidental storage facilities and loading/unloading areas. (16)Warehousing and distribution facilities and the storage of goods or products, except for those goods or products specifically described as permitted to be stored only as conditional uses in the M3 district. (17) Conditional use for car loading and distribution facilities, and rail-truck transfer stations. (19) Miniwarehouses; provided, that the following development standards shall apply for mini- warehouses, superseding those set out in KCC 15.04.190 and 15.04.200: a. Frontage use. The first one hundred fifty(150)feet of lot depth, measured from the property line or right-of-way inward from the street frontage, shall be reserved for principally permitted uses for this district, defined by the provisions of KCC 15.04.100(A)(1), or for the office or onsite manager's unit, signage, parking, and access. A maximum of twenty-five (25) percent of the Notes in Use Table Page 2 245 frontage may be used for access to the storage unit area; provided,that in no case shall the access area exceed seventy-five (75)feet in width. No storage units or structures shall be permitted within this one hundred fifty(150)feet of commercial frontage depth. b. Lot size. Minimum lot size is one (1) acre; maximum lot size is four(4) acres. c.Site coverage. Site coverage shall be in accordance with the underlying zoning district requirements. d.Setbacks. Setbacks shall be as follows: (1) Front yard: Twenty(20) feet. (2) Side yard:Ten (10)feet. (3) Rear yard: Ten (10)feet. e. Height limitation. The height limitation is one (1) story. f. Outdoor storage. No outdoor storage is permitted. g.Signs. The sign requirements of Ch. 15.06 KCC shall apply. h. Off-street parking. (1)The off-street parking requirements of Ch. 15.05 KCC shall apply. (2) Off-street parking may be located in required yards, except in areas required to be landscaped. i. Development plan review. Development plan approval is required as provided in KCC 15.09.010. j. Landscaping. Landscaping requirements are as follows: (1) Front yard: Twenty(20) feet,type III (earth berms). (2) Side yard: Ten (10) feet,type II abutting commercial uses or districts; type I abutting residential uses or districts. (3) Rear yard: Ten (10)feet, type II abutting commercial uses or districts; type I abutting residential uses or districts. For maintenance purposes, underground irrigation systems shall be provided for all landscaped areas. k. Onsite manager. A resident manager shall be required on the site and shall be responsible for maintaining the operation of the facility in conformance with the conditions of the approval. The planning department shall establish requirements for parking and loading areas sufficient to accommodate the needs of the resident manager and the customers of the facility. I. Drive aisles. Drive aisle width and parking requirements are as follows: (1) Fifteen (15)foot drive aisle and ten (10) foot parking aisle. (2) Parking for manager's quarters and visitor parking. m. Building lengths. If abutting a residential use or zone, residential design elements such as brick veneer,wood siding, pitched roofs with shingles, landscaping, and fencing shall be used. No uncomplimentary building colors should be used when abutting a residential use or zone. o. Prohibited uses. Use is restricted to dead storage only. The following are specifically prohibited: Notes in Use Table Page 3 246 (1)Auctions (other than tenant lien sales), commercial, wholesale or retail sales, or garage sales. (2)The servicing, repair, or fabrication of motor vehicles, boats,trailers, lawn mowers, appliances, or other similar equipment. (3)The operation of power tools, spray painting equipment,table saws, lathes, compressors, welding equipment, kilns, or other similar equipment. (4)The establishment of a transfer and storage business. (5)Any use that is noxious or offensive because of odor, dust, noise, fumes, or vibration. (6) Storage of hazardous or toxic materials and chemical or explosive substances. p. Fencing. No razor wire is allowed on top of fences. (20) Prohibited are those manufacturing activities having potentially deleterious operational characteristics, such as initial processing of raw materials (forging, smeltering, refining, and forming.) (23) Excluding slaughtering, rendering, curing, or canning of meat or seafood products. (25) Excluding explosive fuels and propellants. (26) Excluding predominantly drop forge and drop hammer operations. (28) Excluding paint boiling processes. Transportation, Public, and Utilities Land Uses (1) For WTF towers ninety(90)feet or less for a single user and up to one hundred twenty(120) feet for two (2) or more users. (2) For WTF towers that are within the allowable building height for the district in which they are located. (3) All WTFs are subject to applicable portions of KCC 15.08.035. (4) A conditional use permit for a WTF is required if it is greater than ninety (90)feet for a single user or one hundred twenty (120) feet for two (2) or more users. (5) A conditional use permit is required if the WTF exceeds the allowable building height of the district. Wholesale and Retail Land Uses (1) Bulk retail uses which provide goods for regional retail and wholesale markets; provided,that each use occupy no less than forty-three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet of gross floor area. (6) Special uses must conform to the development standards listed in KCC 15.08.020. (12) Retail convenience grocery sales are allowed in conjunction with a gasoline service station as a special permit use subject to the development standards listed in KCC 15.08.020. (13) Retail sales are limited to tires, batteries, and accessories for industrial vehicle and equipment. (14) Retail sales are permitted as part of a planned development where at least fifty (50) percent of the total development is for office use. Drive-in restaurants, service stations, drive-in cleaning establishments, and other similar retail establishments are not permitted. Notes in Use Table Page 4 247 (15) Incidental sales and services, such as restaurants, pharmacies, and retail sales,to serve occupants and patrons of permitted uses when conducted within the same building, provided there is no exterior display or advertising. (16) Includes incidental storage facilities and loading/unloading areas. (17) Includes incidental storage facilities,which must be enclosed, and loading/unloading areas. (19) Reference KCC 15.07.040(C), outdoor storage landscaping. (20)Whenever feasible, drive-up/drive-through facilities shall be accessed from the rear of a site and run along an interior lot line or building elevation. Landscaping, sufficient to soften the visual impact of vehicle stacking areas, may be required. Service Land Uses (4) Special uses must conform to the development standards listed in KCC 15.08.020. (6) Retail sales are permitted as part of a planned development where at least fifty(50) percent of the total development is for office use. Drive-in restaurants, service stations, drive-in cleaning establishments, and other similar retail establishments are not permitted. (8)Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals when located no closer than one hundred fifty(150) feet to any residential use, providing the animals are housed indoors,with no outside runs, and the building is soundproofed. Soundproofing must be designed by competent acoustical engineers. (10) Personal services uses limited to linen supply and industrial laundry services, diaper services, rug cleaning and repair services, photographic services, beauty and barber services, and fur repair and storage services. (13) Except for such uses and buildings subject to KCC 15.04.150. (16) Contract construction services office use does not include contractor storage yards, which is a separate use listed in KCC 15.04.040. (17) Outside storage or operations yards are permitted only as accessory uses. Such uses are incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the property or structure. (18) Includes incidental storage facilities and loading/unloading areas. (19)lncludes incidental storage facilities,which must be enclosed, and loading/unloading areas. Cultural, Entertainment, and Recreational Land Uses (2) Principally permitted uses are limited to indoor paintball, health and fitness clubs and facilities, gymnastic schools, and other similar uses deemed compatible with the general character and stated purpose of the district. [5] Business, civic, social, and fraternal associations and service offices are principally permitted uses. [7] Principally permitted uses are limited to golf driving ranges. 5:\Permit\P1an\C0M P_PLAN_AM E N DM ENTs\2007\CPA-2007-4_M I D WAY\LU PB\Regulations\N otes_in_Use_Ta ble.doc Notes in Use Table Page 5 248 This page intentionally left blank. Existing and Option#1 Parking Standards 249 Pagel Kent (KCC 15.05) Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements Existing SPECIFIC LAND USE KCC 15.05.040 Parking Standards for Specific M-TC1 Midway-Transit M-TC2 Midway-Transit M-CR Midway- Activities Community 1 Community 2 Commercial/Residential - , i n Maximum* 4Mimi Ma im0Jvn Acteg Single-family Two (2) parking spaces per single-family dwelling. Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Duplex Two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit. Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Multifamilyl One (1) parking space per unit for efficiency apartments in 0.75 parking Parking Feasibility 0.75 parking Parking Feasibility 0.75 parking Parking all sized developments; two (2) parking spaces for each space Study space Study space Feasibility dwelling unit for developments with forty-nine (49) or less Study dwelling units; one and eight-tenths (1.8) parking spaces per dwelling unit for developments of fifty (50) or more dwelling units. For developments of fifty (50) or more dwelling units, one (1) parking space for each fifteen (15) dwelling units for recreation vehicles. Multiple dwellings for low- One (1) parking space for each two (2) dwelling units One (1) parking One (1) parking One (1) parking One (1) parking One (1) parking One (1) income elderly 2 space for each space for each two space for each space for each space for each parking space two (2) dwelling (2) dwelling units two (2) dwelling two (2) dwelling two (2) dwelling for each two units units units units (2) dwelling units Accessory dwelling unit One off-street parking space per accessory unit is required Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable in addition to the required parking for the single-family home. The planning director may waive this requirement where there are special circumstances related to the property and its location.The surface of a required ADU off-street parking space shall comply with KCC .15.05.090(C). S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN—AMENDMENTS\2007\CPA-2007-4_MIDWAY\LUPB\Regulations\MUD_RegsO22410ca.xis 3/1/2010 Existing and Option#1 Parking Standards 250 Paget Kent (KCC 15.05) Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements Existing SPECIFIC LAND USE KCC 15.05.040 Parking Standards for Specific M-TC1 Midway-Transit M-TC2 Midway-Transit M-CR Midway- Activities Community 1 Community 2 Commercial/Residential Boardinghouses and One (1) parking space for the proprietor, plus one (1) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable lodging houses space per sleeping room for boarders or lodging use, plus one (1) additional space for each four (4) persons Pmnloved on the nrpmiqp-.. Mobile and manufactured Two (2) parking spaces for each mobile home site, plus Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable home parks one (1) screened space for each ten (10) lots for recreatiQn vehicles. Recreational vehicle park One (1) parking space for each site. Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Hotels One (1) parking space for each guest room, plus two (2) One (1) parking One (1) parking Same as M-TC1 Same as M-TC1 Same as M-TC1 Same as M-TC1 parking spaces for each three (3) employees. space for each space for each guest room, plus guest room, plus two (2) parking two (2) parking spaces for each spaces for each three (5) three (3) ernDlovees. employees. E W! SIR mi Makim0m Commercial vkkis 5L, Banks One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square One (1) parking One (1) parking feet of gross floor area, except when part of a shopping space for each space for each four center. four hundred hundred (400) 1 parking space 1.5 parking space I parking space 1.5 parking (400) square feet square feet of.gross for every 400 for every 400 for every 400 space for every of gross floor floor area. sq.ft. of gross sq.ft. of gross sq.ft. of gross 400 sq.ft. of area. floor area floor area floor area gross floor area Professional and business One (1) parking space for each two hundred fifty (250) One (1) parking One (1) parking offices square feet of gross floor area, except when part of a space for each space for each four shopping center. four hundred hundred (400) 1 parking space 1.5 parking space I parking space 1.5 parking (400) square feet square feet of gross for every 400 for every 400 for every 400 space for every of gross floor floor area. sq.ft. of gross sq.ft. of gross sq.ft. of gross 400 sq ft. of area. floor area floor area floor area gross floor area S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN—AMENDMENTS\2007\CPA-2007-4—MIDWAY\LUPB\Regulations\MUD_RegsO22410ca.xis 3/1/2010 Existing and Option#1 Parking Standards 251 Page3 Existing SPECIFIC LAND USE KCC 15.05.040 Parking Standards for Specific M-TC1 Midway-Transit M-TC2 Midway-Transit M-CR Midway- Activities , Community I Community 2 Commercial/Residential Shopping centers Four and one-half(4.5) spaces per one thousand (1,000) one (1) parking Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not pplicable square feet of gross leaseable area (GLA)for centers space for each One(1) parking having GLA of less than four hundred thousand (400,000) four hundred space for each four square feet, and five (5.0) spaces per one thousand (400)square feet hundred (400) (1,000) square feet of GLA for centers having a GLA of of gross floor square feet of gross over four hundred thousand (400,000) square feet. area. floor area. Restaurants, nightclubs, One (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) square One (1) parking One (1) parking 3 parking spaces 6 parking spaces 3 parking 6 parking taverns and lounges feet of gross floor area, except when part of a shopping space for each space for each two for each 500 for each 500 spaces for each spaces for each center. two hundred hundred (200) sq.ft. of gross sq.ft. of gross 500 sq.ft. of 500 sq.ft. of (200) square feet square feet of gross floor area (see floor area (see gross floor area gross floor area of gross floor floor area. Design Design (see Design (see Design area. Guidelines) Guidelines) Guidelines) Guidelines) Retail stores, One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square One (1) parking One (1) parking I'4') pdfrully supermarkets, department feet of gross floor area, except when located in a shopping space for each space for each four 1.0 parking 1.25 parking 1.0 parking spaces for each stores and personal service center. four hundred hundred (400) spaces for each spaces for each spaces for each 500 sq.ft. of shops (400) square feet square feet of gross 500 sq.ft. of gfa. 500 sq.ft. of gfa. 500 sq.ft. of gfa. (see of gross floor floor area. (see Design (see Design gfa. (see Design Design Guidelines Guidelines Guidelines Guidelines ArPA Other retail One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square One (1) parking One (1) parking 1.25 parking establishments; furniture, feet of gross floor area, except when located in a shopping space for each space for each one 1.0 parking 1.25 parking 1.0 parking spaces for each appliance, hardware center. one thousand thousand (1,000) spaces for each spaces for each spaces for each 500 sq.ft. of stores, household (1,000) square square feet of gross 500 sq.ft. of gfa. 500 sq.ft. of gfa. 500 sq.ft. of gfa. (see equipment service shops, feet of gross floor floor area. (see Design (see Design gfa. (see Design Design clothing or shoe repair area. Guidelines Guidelines Guidelines Guidelines feet of gross floor area, except when located in a shopping Kent (KCC 15.05) Off-Street Parking and Loading RequirementsDrive-in business One (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) square Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Uncovered commercial One (1) parking space for each five thousand (5,000) Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as Same as area, new and used car square feet of retail sales area in addition to any parking existing existing lots, plant nursery requirements for buildings, except when located in a Ishopnino center, | | � S:\Pennit\PtanVCO[NP_PLAN_AyNEND[NE PA-2O074_M| PB\RegulationsUNU 10ca.xb 3/1/2010 / Existing and Option#1 Parking Standards 252 Page4 Kent (KCC 15.05) Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements Existing SPECIFIC LAND USE KCC 15.05.040 Parking Standards for Specific M-TC1 Midway-Transit M-TC2 Midway-Transit M-CR Midway- Activities Community I Community 2 Commercial/Residential Motor vehicle repair and One (1) parking space for each four hundred (400) square Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as Same as services feet of gross floor area, except when part of a shopping existing existing center.__- Industrial showroom and One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as Same as disi)lav feet of disDlay area. existing existina Bulk retail stores One (1) parking space for each three hundred fifty (350) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable square feet of gross floor area. Industr"i 'I Manufacturing, research One (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable and testing laboratories, square feet of gross floor area. For parking requirements creameries, bottling for associated office areas, see"Professional and business establishments, bakeries, offices." canneries, printing and engraving shops Warehouses and storage One (1) parking space for each two thousand (2,000) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable buildings square feet of gross floor area. Maximum office area of two (2) percent of gross floor area may be included without additional narkino renuirpments. Speculative warehouse and One (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable industrial buildings with square feet of gross floor area if building size is less than multiple use or tenant one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet, or one (1) potential parking space for each two thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor area for buildings which exceed one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet gross of floor area. This is a minimum requirement and valid for construction permit purposes only. Final parking requirements will be based upon actual occupancy. ' l A _4MInmu �l g S:\Permit\Plan\COM P_PLAN—AM EN DM ENTS\2007\CPA-2007-4—M IDWAY\LU PB\Regulations\M UD_Regs022410ca.xls 3/1/2010 Existing and Option#1 Parking Standards 753 Page5 Kent (KCC 15.05) Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements Existing SPECIFIC LAND USE KCC 15.05.040 Parking Standards for Specific M-TC1 Midway-Transit M-TC2 Midway-Transit M-CR Midway- Activities Community I Community 2 Commercial/Residential Auditoriums, theaters, One (1) parking space for each four(4)fixed seats, or one Determined Determined through Determined Determined places of public assembly, (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) square feet through CUP CUP through CUP through CUP stadiums and outdoor of floor area of main auditorium or of principal place of sports areas assembly not containing fixed seats, whichever is greater. Theaters (option for One (1) parking One (1) parking 3 parking spaces 6 parking spaces 3 parking 6 parking previous item) space for each space for each for each 500 for each 500 spaces for each spaces for each twenty (20) twenty (20) seats. sq.ft. of gross sq.ft. of gross 500 sq.ft. of 500 sq.ft. of seats. floor area (see floor area (see gross floor area gross floor area Design Design (see Design (see Design Guidelines) Guidelines) Guidelines) Guidelines) Bowling alleys Five (5) spaces for each alley, except when located in a Determined Determined through —_-Dete—rmined Determined shopping center. through CUP CUP Not Applicable Not Applicable through CUP through CUP Dance halls and skating One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square Determined Determined through Determined Determined rinks feet of gross floor area, except when located in a shopping through CUP CUP Not Applicable Not Applicable through CUP through CUP center. Determined Determined Determined Determined Golf driving ranges One (1) parking space for each driving station. Determined Determined through through CUP CUP through CUP through CUP through CUP through CUP Miniature golf courses One (1) parking space for each hole. Determined Determined t�rough Determined-_ Determined— Determ1neT_ Determined through CUP CUP through CUP through CUP through CUP through CUP Recreational buildings, One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as Same as whether independent or feet of gross floor area. Such spaces shall be located existing existing associated with a adjacent to the building and shall be designated for multifamily complex visitors by signing or other special markings. Im nai 'A S:\Penmh\P|an\COyWP_PLAN_AyWENDPWENTS\lU87\[PA-%O07-4_M| LUPB\Re8u|aUonsVNUD_ReAsUZZ41Oco.xb 3/1/2010 Existing and Option#1 Parking Standards 254 Page6 Kent (KCC 15.05) Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements Existing SPECIFIC LAND USE KCC 15.05.040 Parking Standards for Specific M-TC1 Midway-Transit M-TC2 Midway-Transit M-CR Midway- Activities Community I Community 2 Commercial/Residential Senior high schools, public, One (1) space for each employee plus one (1) space for Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as Same as parochial and private each ten (10) students enrolled. In addition, if buses for existing existing the transportation of children are kept at the school, one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each bus, of a size sufficient to park each bus. One (1) additional parking space for each one hundred (100) students shall be provided for visitors in the vicinity of or adjacent to the administration portion of the building or complex. Such parking spaces shall be so designated by signing or other special marking as approved by the traffic engineer. Colleges and universities Two and one-half(2 1/2) parking spaces for each Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as Same as and business and employee, plus one (1) space for each three (3) students existing existing vocational schools residing on campus, plus one(1) space for each five (5) day student not residing on campus. In addition, if buses for transportation of students are kept at the school, one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each bus, of a size sufficient to park each bus. One (1) additional parking space for each one hundred (100) students shall be provided for visitors in the vicinity of or adjacent to the administration portion of the building or complex. Such parking spaces shall be so designated by signing or other special marking as approved by the traffic engineer. S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN—AMENDMENTS\2007\CPA-2007-4—MIDWAY\LUPB\Regulations\MUD_RegsO22410ca.xis 3/1/2010 Existing and Option#1 Parking Standards 255 page7 Medical and dental offices One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square Same as existing Same as existing 2-parKing feet of gross floor area, except when located in a shopping I parking space 2 parking space 1 parking space space for every Kent (KCC 15.05) Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements Existing SPECIFIC LAND USE KCC 15.05.040 Parking Standards for Specific M-TC1 Midway-Transit M-TC2 Midway-Transit M-CR Midway- Activities Community I Community 2 Commercial/Residential Elementary and junior high Two and one-half(2 1/2) parking spaces for each Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as Same as employee. In addition, if buses for transportation of existing existing students are kept at the school, one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each bus, of a size sufficient to park each bus. One (1) additional parking space for each one hundred (100) students shall be provided for visitors in the vicinity of or adjacent to the administration portion of the building or complex. Such parking spaces shall be so designated by signing or other special marking as approved by the traffic engineer. Libraries and museums One (1) parking space for each two hundred fifty (250) Same as existing Same as existing S a m e as—---Sam e a s square feet in office and public use. Same as existing Same as existing existing existing Day-care centers One (1) parking space for each employee, plus loading Same as existing Same as existing Same as 95—me as and unloading areas. Same as existing Same as existing existing existing � center. for every 400 for every 400 for every 400 400 sq.ft. of Convalescent, nursing and One (1) parking space for each two (2) employees, plus Same as existing Same as existing same as Same as health institutions one (1) parking space for each three (3) beds. Same as existing Same as existing existing existing Hospitals One (1) parking space for each three (3) beds, plus one Same as existing Same as existing Same as Same as (1) parking space for each staff doctor, plus one (1) Same as existing Same as existing existing existing ivi mu Nz � S:\Pennit\pan\COMP_PLAN-4K8ENDk4E | P btkons\MU .xb 3/1/3010 Existing and Option#1 Parking Standards 256 Page8 Kent (KCC 15.05) Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements Existing SPECIFIC LAND USE KCC 15.05.040 Parking Standards for Specific M-TC1 Midway-Transit M-TC2 Midway-Transit M-CR Midway- Activities Community 1 Community 2 Commercial/Residential Churches One (1) space for each five (5) seats in the main Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as Same as auditorium; provided, that the spaces for any church shall existing existing not be less than ten (10). For all existing churches enlarging the seating capacity of their auditoriums, one (1) additional parking space shall be provided for each five (5) additional seats provided by the new construction. For all existing churches making structural alterations or additions which do not increase the seating capacity of the auditorium, no additional parking need be provided. Mortuaries or funeral One (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) square Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing S-a—me-as Same as homes feet of floor area of assembly rooms. existing existing tDthUS in um, MR4""" akimum For uses not specifically identified in this section, the amount of parking required shall be determined by the planning department, based on staff experience, parking required for similar uses, and, if appropriate, documentation provided by the applicant. *Parking maximum does not apply to structured parking 1.See code for recreational vehicle parking requirements. 2.See code for parking exceptions in the central business district. S:\Permit\Plan\COMP_PLAN—AMENDMENTS\2007\CPA-2007-4—MIDWAY\LUPB\Regulations\MUD_RegsO22410ca.xis 3/1/2010 Existing Development Standards 257 Page Zoning Districts Residential Zone Development Standards Commercial analndustrial Zone Development Standards MHP Mobile cc GC CM-2 Mi MR-T16 Multifamily Residential MR-G Low density Multifamily MR-H High Density Multifamily Home Park Community 0 General Commerical Industrial Townhouse Residential Residential Combining Commercial Office Commercial Manufacturing-2 CC-MU Community Commercial - Mixed Use Park SF Duplex MF SF Duplex MF SF Duplex MF (see 22) .4 commercial; .5 commercial w/residential; commercial may increase I sf for every 1 sf residential up to maximum commerical FAR of.5; 1.0 residential; residential may increase Floor Area Ratio .5 if below grade parking, up to maximum 1.5 Maximum site coverage: To—oT— 409/b commercial; Wu/b commercial w/residential, provided 79TE—___RTff_ —10 tt U teet; some setback may be required to accommodate B 0 teet; 20 teet required when aajacent to residential zoning Min. Side yard ot flanking greet 0 feet; 20 feet required when adjacent to residential zoniFg- Yards,transitional conditions [23) Height limitation: in stories not 2.5 stry/ 2 stry/30 2.5 stry/ 2.5 stry/ 2.5 stry/ 2.5 stry/35 3 Stry/40 ft 2 stry/35 ft 25 ft; basic heights may increase up to maximum 40 feet 2 Stry/35 Maximum impervious surface: Zero lot line and clustering (24) The provisions in KCC 15.08.300, 15.08.310, 15.08.320,and 15.08.330 shall apply. Vehicle drive-through,drive-in, Loa —Ing areas (47,48) Signs The sign regulations of Ch. 15.06 KCC shall apply. Off-street parking The off-street parking requirements of Ch. 15.05 KCC shall apply. Retail/office:4 spaces/1,000 sf floor area;first 300 sf retail/office exempt if part of individual du; Studio: .75/du w/o commercial; 1-bedroom: 1.5/du w/o commercial, 1.0/du w/commercial when 25%overall GFA is commercial; 2- bedroom: 2.0/du w/o commercial, 1.25/du w/commercial, if Landscaping The landscaping requirements of Ch. 15.07 KCC shall apply. Multifamily transition area [25] [25]for MF only [25] City of Kent Zoning Code Additional Standards Additional standards for specific uses are contained in Ch. 15.08 and 15.09 KCC. (50,53,54 � � | 258 This page intentionally left blank. 259 Notes for Existing Development Standards Residential Zones 1. Minimum lot area is eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet for the first two (2) dwelling units, and two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet for each additional dwelling unit. 3. Minimum lot area is eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet for the first two (2) dwelling units, and nine hundred (900)square feet for each additional dwelling unit. 4. To determine minimum lot width for irregular lots, a circle of applicable diameter(the minimum lot width permitted) shall be scaled within the proposed boundaries of the lot; provided,that an access easement to another lot is not included within the circle. 5. Interior yards shall not be computed as part of the site coverage. 6. Porches and private shared courtyard features may be built within the front building setback line. 8. Proposed front yards less than twenty(20) feet in depth are subject to approval by the planning manager, based on review and recommendation from the public works department relative to the existing and future traffic volumes and right-of-way requirements as specified in the city comprehensive transportation plan and city construction standards. 9. At least twenty (20) linear feet of driveway shall be provided between any garage, carport, or other primary parking area and the street property line with the exception of an alley property line. 11. Each side yard shall be a minimum of ten (10) percent of the lot width; however, regardless of lot width, the yard width need not be more than thirty(30)feet. For multifamily townhouse developments that attach three (3) units or less, in the MRT-12 or MRT-16 zoning districts the aggregate yard width need not be more than thirty (30)feet, but in no case shall a yard be less than ten (10)feet. 14. An inner court providing access to a double-row building shall be a minimum of twenty(20) feet. 15. The distance between principal buildings shall be at least one-half(1/2)the sum of the height of both buildings; provided, however, that in no case shall the distance be less than twelve (12)feet. This requirement shall also apply to portions of the same building separated from each other by a court or other open space. 19. Except for lots used for agricultural practices, the maximum impervious surface area allowed shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet when the lot is greater than one (1) acre. 24. Minimum lot width, building setbacks, and minimum lot size regulations may be modified consistent with provisions for zero lot line and clustering housing development. 25.The requirements of KCC 15.08.215 shall apply in any multifamily transition area, which includes any portion of a multifamily district within one hundred (100)feet of a single-family district or within one hundred (100)feet of a public street right-of-way. 26.The requirements of KCC 15.09.045 for multifamily design review shall apply to any multifamily dwelling of three (3) or more units. 260 22. Mobile home park combining district, MHP. The standards and procedures of the city mobile home park code shall apply. General requirements and standards for mobile home park design, KCC 12.04.055; mobile home parks, Ch. 12.05 KCC. 30. As an option to the five (5)foot side yard requirement for single-family development in all multifamily zoning districts as set forth in KCC 15.04.170, a side yard width of no less than three (3) feet may be utilized under the following conditions: a. Fire hydrants for the development, as required by the fire code set forth in KCC Title 13, will be placed a maximum of three hundred (300) feet in separation; b.The required fire hydrants shall have a minimum fire flow of one thousand five hundred (1,500) gallons per minutes; and c. Emergency vehicle access roads shall be provided to the development, which includes an improved road accessible within one hundred fifty(150)feet of all portions of the exterior first floor of the structure. This option is subject to the approval of the Washington State Building Council. Application of this option shall be effective upon receipt by the city of Kent of such approval. 31. Where lands are located wholly or partially within the urban separator, as designated on the City of Kent Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map, dwelling units shall be required to be clustered,subject to the provisions of Ch. 12.04 KCC, entitled "Subdivision, Binding Site Plans, and Lot Line Adjustments."... (see full text in code--doesn't apply to Midway)... 32. For multifamily townhouse developments that attach three (3) units,the minimum building to building separation shall be ten (10)feet. For duplex and single-family condominium townhouse developments,the minimum building to building separation shall be established through the International Building Code (IBC) or International Residential Code (IRC), as may be applicable. 35. Minimum lot area requirements do not apply to multifamily development in the Kent downtown planning area identified in KCC 15.09.046. 36. Cargo containers proposed to be located in a residential zone must be located completely within a stick-built structure with a peaked roof and building materials similar to that of the principal residence on the site. No containers greater than ten (10)feet by twenty(20)feet may be placed in residential districts. This restriction does not apply to containers collecting debris or accepting household goods for moving that are located on residential property for less than seventy-two (72) hours. Additionally, institutional uses are exempt from these requirements except when a shipping container is proposed to be located adjacent to or within sight of a residential use. Office,Commercial and Industrial Zones 2. None, except as required by landscaping, or if off-street parking is provided onsite. See the downtown design review criteria outlined in KCC 15.09.046. 5. The minimum front yard setback shall be related to the classification of the adjacent street. This classification shall be determined by the city transportation engineer. The setbacks are as follows: a. Properties fronting on arterial and collector streets shall have a minimum setback of twenty (20)feet. Notes for Existing Development Standards Page 2 261 b. Properties fronting on local access streets shall have a minimum setback of twenty (20)feet. 9. No side yard is required, except when abutting a more restrictive district, and then the side yard shall be not less than twenty (20)feet in width. 10. No side yard is required, except abutting a residential district, and then the side yard shall be twenty (20)feet minimum. 12.The side yards shall have an aggregate width of ten (10) percent of the lot width, but the aggregate width need not be more than forty (40)feet. There shall be a minimum of fifteen (15)feet on each side. 17.The minimum side yard on the flanking street of a corner lot shall be related to the classification of the adjacent street. This classification shall be determined by the city transportation engineer. The setbacks are as follows: a. Properties fronting on arterial and collector streets shall have a minimum setback of forty(40) feet. b. Properties fronting on local access streets shall have a minimum setback of thirty(30) feet. 19. No rear yard is required, except abutting a residential district, and then the rear yard shall be twenty (20)feet minimum. 20. No rear yard is required, except as may be required by transitional conditions. 23.Transitional conditions shall exist when an industrial park M1 or M1-C district and AG district adjoins a residential district containing a density of two (2) dwelling units or more per acre or a proposed residential area indicated on the city comprehensive plan. Such transitional conditions shall not exist where the separation includes intervening use such as a river,freeway, railroad main line, major topographic differential, or other similar conditions, or where the industrial properties face on a limited access surface street on which the housing does not face. When transitional conditions exist as defined in this subsection, a yard of not less than fifty(50) feet shall be provided. 29. Development in the M1 or M1-C district and AG 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 mark of the river a minimum of two hundred (200)feet. Such setbacks are in accordance with the state Shoreline Management Act of 1971, and shall be no more restrictive than, but as restrictive as,the Shoreline Management Act. 30.The planning manager shall be authorized to grant one (1) additional story in height, if during development plan review it is found that this additional story would not detract from the continuity of the area. More than one (1) additional story may be granted by the planning commission. 31.The downtown design review requirements of KCC 15.09.046 shall apply. 35. Beyond this height, to a height not greater than either four(4) stories or sixty(60)feet,there shall be added one (1) additional foot of yard for each one (1)foot of additional building height. The planning manager shall be authorized to approve one (1) additional story, provided such height does not detract from the continuity of the industrial area, and may impose such conditions as may be necessary to reduce any incompatibility with surrounding uses. Any additional height increase may be granted by the land use and planning board. 36. Design review for mixed use development is required as provided in KCC 15.09.045(E). 39. Outdoor storage areas are prohibited. Notes for Existing Development Standards Page 3 262 40. Outdoor storage areas shall be fenced for security and public safety by a sight-obscuring fence unless it is determined through the development plan review that a sight-obscuring fence is not necessary. 41. Any unfenced outdoor storage areas shall be paved with asphaltic concrete, cement, or equivalent material to be approved by the city engineer. 43. Outside storage or operations yards in the M1 or M1-C district and AG district shall be permitted only as accessory uses. Such uses are incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the property or structure. Outside storage or operations yards shall be confined to the area to the rear of the principal building or the rear two-thirds (2/3) of the property and reasonably screened from view from any property line by appropriate walls,fencing, earth mounds, or landscaping. Outside storage exceeding a height of fifteen (15)feet shall be so placed on the property as to not detract from the reasonably accepted appearance of the district. 46. Wherever feasible, drive-up/drive-through facilities shall be accessed from the rear of a site and run along an interior lot line or building elevation. Landscaping, sufficient to soften the visual impact of vehicle stacking areas, may be required. 47. Loading areas must be located in such a manner that no loading, unloading, or maneuvering of trucks associated therewith takes place on public rights-of-way. 48. Earth berms and landscaping shall be provided along street frontages as necessary to screen dock- high loading areas from public rights-of-way. Berms shall be a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches and a maximum of forty-two (42) inches in height. Landscaping located on the berm shall conform to type III landscaping as described in KCC 15.07.050. 50. Development plan approval is required as provided in KCC 15.09.010. 52. Where building walls face adjacent streets and are unfenestrated for more than forty (40)feet at any point along the fagade, additional landscaping shall be required to reduce visual impacts. In such circumstances,type II landscaping, as defined in KCC 15.07.050, shall be required; provided,that evergreen trees shall be at least ten (10)feet in height and deciduous trees shall be a minimum of two (2) inch caliper at the time of planting. 53. Predominant activities and operations shall be completely enclosed within buildings or structures, except for customary appurtenances such as loading and unloading areas, or where special conditions exist as a result of a conditional use public hearing. The planning manager shall be authorized to determine the reasonable application of this provision in cases of operational hardship or other showing of uncommon circumstances. 54. Multitenant buildings shall be permitted. 55.All required yards, parking areas, storage areas, operations yards, and other open uses on the site shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner appropriate for the district at all times. The planning manager shall be authorized to reasonably pursue the enforcement of this subsection where a use is in violation, and to notify the owner or operator of the use in writing of such noncompliance. The property owner or operator of the use shall be given a reasonable length of time to correct the condition. 56.The performance standards as provided in KCC 15.08.050 shall apply. 57. Off-street parking may be located in required yards except in areas required to be landscaped. Notes for Existing Development Standards Page 4 263 58.Those areas not required to be landscaped may be used for off-street parking. 66. Minimum lot area requirements do not apply to multifamily development in the Kent downtown planning area identified in KCC 15.09.046. S:\Permit\P Ian\COM P_PLAN_AM E N DM ENTS\2007\CPA-2007-4_MIDWAY\LU PB\Regulations\Notes_for_Existing_Development_Standards.doc Notes for Existing Development Standards Page 5