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Land Use and Planning Board
KENT Land Use Regular Meeting
WA9H... Minutes
July 22, 2024
Date: July 22, 2024
Time: 6:02 p.m.
Place: Chambers
Members: Sandra Pereira Reynolds, Chair
Bryan Kesterson, Co-Chair
Shane Amodei,
Dione Dittmar,
Sally McDonough,
Justus Phelps,
Benjamin Reid
Agenda:
1. Call to Order 6:02 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Sandra Pereira Reynolds Chair Present
Bryan Kesterson Co-Chair Excused
Shane Amodei Excused
Dione Dittmar Present
Sally McDonough Present
Justus Phelps Excused
Benjamin Reid Present
3. Changes to the Agenda
None
4. Approval of Minutes dated June 10, 2024
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated June 10, 2024
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);
and
A draft of the preferred alternative.
Staff asked four questions of Board Members:
1. What are your first impressions? Are we headed in the right direction?
Members asked for clarification around where the high-density housing
would be allowed; was it at the purple bubbles on Benson and Kent-
Kangley? Staff clarified that the purple bubbles are for housing and
commercial. The orange bubbles represent community commercial which is
meant to be amenities for existing residence.
2. Ideas for the "level" of mixed-use development along Benson?
Members asked if there is demand for 6 story buildings. Staff stated that the
City receives inquiries from developers who are interested in 6 story
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
density housing along Kent-Kangley. This would allow for fewer
driveways/points of conflict. LUPB agreed with staff recommendations.
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.
9. Adjournment 7:36 p.m.
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Committee Secretary
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