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KEN T Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Mayor Dana Ralph
Council President Bill Boyce
Councilmember Brenda Fincher Councilmember Zandria Michaud
Councilmember Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Toni Troutner
Councilmember Marli Larimer Councilmember Les Thomas
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Item Description Speaker Time
1 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update Kristen 45 MIN.
Holdsworth
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KENT
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DATE: December 12, 2023
TO: City Council Workshop
SUBJECT: 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
SUMMARY: The City of Kent is preparing a Comprehensive Plan Update due in
December 2024 under the State of Washington's Growth Management Act (GMA).
The update to the City's Comprehensive Plan will accommodate the projected
growth of 10,200 new homes and 32,000 new jobs by 2044.
At the upcoming Council Workshop ECD staff will present the final three proposed
land use alternatives to study as part of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Environmental Impact Statement.
Additional Information
The three land use alternatives represent potential options to meet the State's
required housing and employment options. The purpose of finalizing these
alternatives is for study purposes only. Analyzing different alternatives, and
especially the differences between them, allows decision-makers and the public to
compare the effects of different options and ultimately select a preferred alternative
which will inform the City's growth strategy.
The alternatives have been developed by state law requirements for the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA); Phase I Comprehensive Plan community
engagement; consultation with City staff subject matter experts; and
meetings/workshops with the Land Use and Planning Board and Council.
Below is a high-level summary of the three alternatives:
Alternative 1: No Action
This alternative tests development outcomes under existing land use
regulations. This alternative meets the 2044 targets for housing growth, but
does not meet the target for employment growth. This alternative is required
by the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
Alternative 2: Nodes & Corridors
This alternative includes greater development intensity in the City's Regional
Growth Centers (Downtown/Meeker, Midway, and the Industrial Valley). New
activity centers are located along the Benson Corridor and at key
intersections in East Hill. This alternative meets 2044 targets for employment
and slightly exceeds targets for housing growth.
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Alternative 3: Core with Transit Links
This alternative concentrates growth in the City's Regional Centers
(Downtown/Meeker, Midway, and the Industrial Valley) along with modest
growth along the Benson Corridor and East Hill. This alternative meets 2044
targets for employment and slightly exceeds targets for housing growth.
meets 2044 employment targets and exceeds targets for housing growth.
The three attachments include additional information to assist in your preparation
for the meeting: 1) maps depicting the three alternatives, 2) a technical memo
detailing the underlying land use assumptions, and 3) the November 13, 2023 joint
LUPB and Council Workshop memo providing an overview of SEPA.
Next Steps
After Council confirms the three land use alternatives, the project team will analyze
the growth alternatives to identify potential benefits and impacts to the City. The
results of this information will be compiled into a Draft EIS for public review and
feedback. In Spring 2024, Council will be asked to decide on a preferred growth
alternative to meet the city's growth targets. The preferred alternative may be one
of the alternatives studied, or a combination of the alternatives.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
Evolving Infrastructure - Connecting people and places through strategic investments in physical
and technological infrastructure.
Thriving City - Creating safe neighborhoods, healthy people, vibrant commercial districts, and
inviting parks and recreation.
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 1. Maps (PDF)
2. 2. Technical Memo (PDF)
3. 3. Nov 13 Joint Workshop Memo(PDF)
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