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• Monday, March 11, 2024
KENT 6:00 PM
Chambers
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Chair Sandra Pereira Reynolds
Co-Chair Bryan Kesterson Shane Amodei
Dione Dittmar Sally McDonough
Justus Phelps Benjamin Reid
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to Order Chair
2. Roll Call Chair 01 MIN.
3. Changes to the Agenda Chair
4. Approval of January 22, 2024 YES Chair 01 MIN.
Minutes
5. Introduction to the Economic NO Bill Ellis, Kent's Chief 30 MIN.
Development Element of the Economic Development
Comprehensive Plan Officer & Callie
McGrew, Long Range
Planner
6. Introduction of Behavioral Health NO Lindsay Walker, 30 MIN.
Facilities Code Update Project Planner
7. Adjournment Chair
Unless otherwise noted, the Land Use and Planning Board meets at 6 p.m. on the
second and fourth Monday of each month in Kent City Hall, Council Chambers, 220
Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032.
For additional information please contact Tanya Kosen at 253-856-5461 or via
email at TKosen@kentwa.gov.
Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular March 11, 2024
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The public may submit written public comments that relate to a committee agenda item by emailing:
cityclerk@kentwa.gov by 3:30 p.m. on the day of this committee meeting. After 3:30 p.m., written
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the public meeting. Written public comments that do not relate to a committee agenda item are not
permitted. Written public comments are not read into the record.
Pending Approval
Land Use and Planning Board
KENT Land Use Regular Meeting
WA9H... Minutes
January 22, 2024
Date: January 22, 2024
Time: 6:13 p.m.
Place: Chambers
Members: Sandra Pereira Reynolds, Chair
Bryan Kesterson, Co-Chair
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1. Call to Order 6:13 p.m.
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Benjamin Reid Present
3. Approval of Minutes dated December 11, 2023
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated December 11, 2023
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
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SECONDER: Sally McDonough
AYES: Pereira Reynolds, Kesterson, Amodei, Dittmar, McDonough, Reid
EXCUSED: Phelps
4. Changes to the Agenda
No changes.
S. LUPB 101 Training
Staff gave a short refresh training on the Open Public Meetings Act, Public
Records Act, Roberts Rules, LUPB members' roles in the planning process,
and planning in Kent.
6. Comprehensive Plan update: Community Advisory Group (CAG)
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At the LUPB meeting, staff provided an update on the creation and kickoff of
the Comprehensive Plan Community Advisory Group (CAG). The CAG will:
Represent their network and community in a manner that is just, fair, and
reflective of the larger interests;
Provide input and feedback on the programmatic Draft Environmental Impact
Statement for the 2044 Comprehensive Plan update;
Provide recommendations for Rounds 2 and 3 engagement and outreach;
Assist in the update of the existing policies and goals to reflect community
input and new requirements for comprehensive plans that are being adopted
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7. Downtown Subarea Plan (DSAP) Update: Project Intro Z
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BACKGROUND:
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The City is working to update 'Kents Downtown Subarea Plan (DSAP) "'
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dense, mixed-use urban center that complements transit and infill and —
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and planning goals. It was last updated in 2013. 3
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) develops policies and coordinates
decisions about regional growth, transportation and economic development
planning within King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties. PSRC, through a
collaboration with more than 100 partners, has created a four-county
regional growth strategy called Vision 2050. a
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A hallmark of Vision 2050's regional growth strategy are "centers":
Regional growth centers (RGCs) are locations of more compact,
pedestrian-oriented development with a mix of housing, jobs, retail, services,
and other destinations. The region's plans identify centers as areas that
should receive a greater proportion of the region's population and
employment growth than other parts of the urban area, while providing
improved access and mobility-especially for walking, biking, and transit.
Manufacturing/industrial centers (MICs) are locations for more intensive
industrial activity.
Both regional growth centers and manufacturing/industrial centers are focal
points for economic development and transportation infrastructure
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investments. The region has designated 30 regional growth centers and 10
regional manufacturing/industrial centers. Downtown Kent is designated RGC
and Kent's Industrial Valley is a designated MIC. On average, the city
receives about $10-15 million in grants every two years for transportation
projects.
Periodically, PSRC evaluates existing centers and their accompanying
subarea plans to ensure consistency with Vision 2050 and further regional
collaboration. The next PSRC Centers Recertification process starts in 2025.
Jurisdictions will need to adopt subarea plans that conform to Vision 2050 z
and Regional Centers Framework to remain eligible and competitive for PSRC g
funding. The "Rally the Valley" Industrial Subarea Plan was adopted in 2020 w
and complies with the updated PSRC requirements. Since DSAP has not been Cn
updated since 2013, the City must update the DSAP if it wishes to maintain w
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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
4^4� 220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
KENT
WASHINGTON
DATE: March 11, 2024
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic & Community Development
SUBJECT: Introduction to the Economic Development Element of the
Comprehensive Plan
SUMMARY: Bill Ellis, Kent's Chief Economic Development Officer, will provide an
overview of economic development in Kent. Then, Callie McGrew will present an
update on the Economic Development Element progress made with our consultants,
MIG. The Economic Development Element outlines strategies and goals for fostering
economic growth and community prosperity. It encompasses policies related to land
use, infrastructure, and programs aimed at creating a vibrant and sustainable local
economy.
MIG has conducted a review of the current Economic Development Element and
recommend revising the overall structure for consistency with other elements. They
also recommend changes based on emerging industry trends not addressed in the
current element, policy requirements from Puget Sound Regional Council and King
County, and our City's vision for growth and community well-being.
The adopted 2035 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development element is available
online at
https://www.kentwa.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/6401/6363321412092700
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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.
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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
4^4� 220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
KENT
WASHINGTON
DATE: March 11, 2024
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic & Community Development
SUBJECT: Introduction of Behavioral Health Facilities Code Update
Project
SUMMARY: Planning Staff will provide an introduction to Behavioral Health
Facilities, including definitions and siting considerations in order to discuss future
code amendments.
2023 Code Amendments
In June 2023, the City amended Title 15 to address SB 5536 (commonly referred to
as the "Blake Fix"). SB 5536 updated state statutes concerning controlled
substances, including how local governments regulate oppiod treatment programs
and harm reduction programs. Due to the tight effective deadline, ECD staff
prioritized changes necessary to comply with the ordinance. However, staff
anticipated further discussions would be needed because the nature of behavioral
health facilities has evolved. ECD committed to further evaluation and fine-tuning of
potential code amendments in 2024. Since then, Planning staff have researched
several behavioral health facilities and best practices for siting and are kicking off
the process for code amendments.
Background
In 2018, Governor Jay Inslee announced that he was pursuing a 5-year plan to
modernize the state's mental health system. The current strategy is to expedite
efforts to support smaller community-based health facilities. The goal is to
transition patients out of large state-run hospitals into smaller, more specialized
categories of facilities to better integrate them into the community appropriate for
patients' level of care needs. RCW Chapter 71.24 is the enacting legislation known
as the Community Behavioral Health Services Act. RCW 71.24.015 states that "It is
the intent of the legislature to establish a community behavioral health system
which shall help people experiencing mental illness or a substance use disorder to
retain a respected and productive position in the community." To help develop a
statewide behavioral health infrastructure, the Department of Commerce created a
model ordinance, which provides guidance and best practices for local communities
in siting and permitting these facilities.
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Staff will provide an overview of the project scope and introduce the breadth of
behavioral health facilities, including definitions, typical siting considerations, and
an overview of considerations.
We have reserved 15 minutes at the end of the presentation for general discussion
and feedback.
Next Steps
After this presentation, staff will conduct a similar presentation at Council Workshop
on March 19, 2024. Future meetings with LUPB will be scheduled to discuss
proposed code amendments, including revisions to where facilities are allowed and
development standards.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
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.
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