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• Monday, August 12, 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 July 22, 2024 YES Chair 01 MIN.
Minutes
5. Update of Behavioral Health NO LindsayWalker, Planner 30 MIN.
Facilities Project
6. Comprehensive Plan - SEPA NO Kristen Holdsworth, 60 MIN.
Preferred Alternative and Land AICP, Long Range
Use Element Planning Manager
7. Q2 2024 ECD Updates NO Kristen Holdsworth, 10 MIN.
AICP, Long Range
Planning Manager
8. 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 August 12, 2024
Meeting
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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
public comments may only be submitted in person by presenting them to the committee secretary at
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
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July 22, 2024
Date: July 22, 2024
Time: 6:02 p.m.
Place: Chambers
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Bryan Kesterson, Co-Chair
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Pereira Reynolds, Dittmar, McDonough, Reid
EXCUSED: Kesterson, Amodei, Phelps
5. Approval of Minutes dated June 24, 2024
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated June 24, 2024
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Pereira Reynolds, Dittmar, McDonough, Reid
EXCUSED: Kesterson, Amodei, Phelps
6. Approval of Minutes dated July 8, 2024
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated July 8, 2024
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Pereira Reynolds, Dittmar, McDonough, Reid
EXCUSED: Kesterson, Amodei, Phelps
7. Comprehensive Plan — Draft Preferred Alternative
LUPB meeting staff provided an update on recent work for the 2044
Comprehensive Plan project, including:
A summary of Round 2 Community Engagement efforts;
A summary of comments the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS);
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buildings in some locations. Another question was brought up around
townhomes and what they are. Staff briefly described townhomes as a type
of structure with shared walls. LUPB agreed with staff recommendations.
3. Ideas for the "level" of mixed-use development along Kent-Kangley?
There was discussion about opportunities to increase multifamily/higher a
density housing along Kent-Kangley. This would allow for fewer
driveways/points of conflict. LUPB agreed with staff recommendations. a
4. Commercial nodes are intended to provide neighborhood-scale services. Any
ideas, thoughts, or anticipated challenges with these locations?
There were no comments for this question as neighborhood commercial had
been discussed earlier in the meeting. One board member suggested framing
them as amenities to serve residents.
This segment concluded with a review of the next steps for the 2044
Comprehensive Plan.
S. Comprehensive Plan — Housing Element Updates
At the LUPB meeting, staff provided an overview of efforts to update the
Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. There was a brief summary of
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housing needs in Kent followed by a description of the goals and major policy
changes for the Housing Element.
Members discussed the goals and had some questions. There was a request
to define underutilized in the context of these goals. Underutilized was
explained as a lot not being used at it's highest, best use. There were
questions regarding how the City can help with homeownership. Staff
explained that this can be accomplished with partners.
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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
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Kent, WA 98032
KENT
WASHINGTON
DATE: August 12, 2024
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic and Community Development
SUBJECT: Update of Behavioral Health Facilities Project
SUMMARY: Planning Staff will provide an update to Behavioral Health Facilities,
focusing on zoning districts compatible with Enhanced Service Facilities and
Intensive Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities and final conditions of permitting.
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.
At the upcoming meeting, staff will provide a recap on further research and
feedback regarding the zoning and conditions of siting Enhanced Service Facilities
and Intensive Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities. Both of these facilities provide
support and services to persons with a behavioral health diagnosis.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
4^4� 220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
KENT
WASHINGTON
DATE: August 12, 2024
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic and Community Development
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan — SEPA Preferred Alternative and Land
Use Element
SUMMARY: At the upcoming LUPB meeting staff will provide an overview of the
SEPA preferred alternative, including potential changes to the Future Land Use
map. LUPB will also review the substantive changes to the goals and policies of the
Land Use element.
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: August 12, 2024
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic and Community Development
SUBJECT: Q2 2024 ECD Updates
SUMMARY: At the upcoming meeting, the Long Range Planning manager will
provide a brief update on ECD activities, including economic development, long
range planning, development applications, and other department updates.
The Q2 2024 report will be sent prior to the meeting.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
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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