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• Monday, September 9, 2024
KENT 6:00 PM
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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. Approval of August 26, 2024 YES Chair 01 MIN.
Minutes
4. Changes to the Agenda Chair
5. Code Changes for Behavioral NO Lindsay Walker, 45 MIN.
Health Facilities Project Planner
6. 2044 Comprehensive Plan NO Kristen Holdsworth, 45 MIN.
Update AICP, Long Range
Planning Manager
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 TKosenCcbkentwa.gov.
Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk's
Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington
Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1.
Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular September 9, 2024
Meeting
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
WA9H... Minutes
August 26, 2024
Date: August 26, 2024
Time: 6:01 p.m.
Place: Chambers
Members: Sandra Pereira Reynolds, Chair
Bryan Kesterson, Co-Chair
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4. Approval of Minutes dated August 12, 2024
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
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SECONDER: Sally McDonough
AYES: Kesterson, Amodei, Dittmar, McDonough, Phelps, Reid
EXCUSED: Pereira Reynolds
5. Comprehensive Plan — Capital Facilities and Utilities Elements
At the LUPB meeting staff provided an overview of updates to the Capital
Facilities and Utilities Elements. Changes to the goals and policies focus on
updates to be responsive to new Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
Multicounty Planning Policies (MPPs), King County Countywide Planning
Policies (CPPs), and equity considerations.
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Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular August 26, 2024
Meeting Kent, Washington
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The discussion around the Capital Facilities was as follows:
CF1 - the second use of the word adequate' seems redundant.
CF6 - there was strong support to change the language. The statement infers
that people feel safe in and around Kent and that the goal is to maintain that
level of safety. Most members felt that the language needs to change to
better reflect the current status and the goal moving forward.
CF7 - A member asked that the word 'Outreach' also be included because of
the work the police do in outreach.
CF10 - A question was asked if this statement is referring to reducing o
recidivism? Kristen Holdsworth confirmed that. Sally thought the statement 0
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school district continue.
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U4 - A member questioned whether the City can really meet water demand
for the next 20 years. Kristen noted that the utility providers have cm
requirements for planning efforts and the project team has coordinated with
them to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. Through these conversations the N
utilities have conveyed they can meet the need. 3
U5 - A member asked for clarification regarding standards to be more -
explicitly called out when discussing drinking water.
U16 - There were question regarding whether the power grid can support
Kent for the next 20 years. Kristen indicated that there is concern regarding
future power supply, especially in the Industrial Valley but that PSE says with
enough time and preparation they can supply the power for the next 20
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There was general discussion about Emergency Management and where that
falls in the Elements or if it should be its own Element. Kristen explained that
it will probably be included in Land Use and Climate Resiliency but there is
still work being done on that and it will not be in its own element because the
city works with Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority for emergency
management.
There were questions about removing language about Natural Gas. There
was a recommendation that something be added back in.
6. Adjournment 7:06 p.m.
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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
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Kent, WA 98032
KENT
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DATE: September 9, 2024
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic and Community Development
SUBJECT: Code Changes for Behavioral Health Facilities Project
SUMMARY: Planning Staff will provide a summary of feedback received during
outreach and an overview of proposed code updates to add enhanced service
facilities and intensive behavioral health treatment facilities into Title 15 of Kent
City Code. The proposed code updates will also include updates to allowed zones for
Opioid Treatment Programs.
Background
The state, county, and local jurisdictions are pursuing efforts to modernize the
mental health system and better meet the needs of the community. 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. A lack of behavioral health facilities has put significant
strain on the region's hospitals, jails, and emergency responders to provide mental
health services.
At the upcoming meeting, staff will provide the proposed code updates for a variety
of behavioral health facilities. The updates are informed by additional research,
conversations, and a community survey. The project website is
www.Engage.KentWA.gov/BehavioralHealth. This will be the final briefing before the
public hearing and LUPB recommendation to Council, which is scheduled for
September 23, 2024, at 7 pm.
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.
Inclusive Community - Embracing our diversity and advancing equity through genuine community
engagement.
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1. BHF Code Update Review for LUPB (PDF)
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Proposed Code Changes to Title 15 for Behavioral Health Facilities
Chapter 15.02: DEFINITIONS
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15.02.053: Community Based Behavioral Health Facility.
A residential facility licensed and regulated by the State of Washington, staffed to
provide on-site care and that is not a hospital or a group home. Community based
behavioral health facilities are considered commercial uses for the purposes of land
use and zoning regulations.
15.02.131.1: Enhanced Service Facility.
A residential long-term community based behavioral health facility, licensed by the
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support and services to persons for whom acute inpatient treatment is not
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such as airports, state education facilities, and state or regional transportation 3
facilities as defined in RCW 47.06.140, regional transit authority facilities as defined
in RCW 81.112.020, state and local correctional facilities, solid waste handling
facilities, opioid treatment programs including both mobile and fixed-site medication
units, recovery residences, harm reduction programs excluding safe injection sites, a
and inpatient facilities including substance use disorder treatment facilities, mental
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health facilities, group homes, community facilities as defined in RCW 72.05.020, o
and secure community transition facilities as defined in RCW 71.09.020. U-
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services over a continuous period of twenty-four hours or more for observation, u
diagnosis, or care, of two or more individuals suffering from illness, injury, a
deformity, or abnormality, or from any other condition for which obstetrical
medical, or surgical services would be appropriate.
15.02.203.2: Intensive Behavioral Health Treatment Facility.
A community based behavioral health facility, licensed by the Washington
Department of Health, for individuals with behavioral health conditions, including
individuals discharging from or being diverted from state and local hospitals, whose
impairment or behaviors do not meet, or no longer meet, criteria for involuntary
inpatient commitment under chapter 71.05 RCW, but whose care needs cannot be
met in other community-based placement settings.
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15.02.335.02: Professional services: medical, clinics, and other health
care-related services
An office setting that provides medical consultants, treatments and/or services. This
does not include hospitals, opioid treatment programs, or community based
behavioral health facilities.
15.02.340.2: School Separation Buffer
A buffer of 880 linear feet that shall be utilized to separate specific uses from public
or common schools, as defined by RCW 28A.150. Distance shall be measured in a
straight line between the closest property line of the proposed facility and the
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definition also includes nursing homes, as defined in RCW 18.51.010, and
continuing care retirement communities as defined in RCW 70.38.025, but does not 3
include group homes or community based behavioral health facilities.
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37. Enhanced service facilities and intensive behavioral health treatment facilities
are permitted only with a conditional use permit if they meet the following
conditions:
a. No community based behavioral health facility may be located within 500 feet of
an existing behavioral health facility. Distance shall be measured in a straight line
between the closest property line of the proposed facility and the closest property
line of the existing facility. Exceptions may be granted if the proposed facilities have
the same provider and deemed appropriate by the hearing examiner.
b. Adult community based behavioral health facilities shall be subject to School
Separation Buffer requirements outlined in KCC 15.02.340.2.
c. All state and local licensing is required, including but not limited to a City of Kent
Business License. Licensing from the Washington State Department of Social and =
Health Services (DHSH) or the Washington Department of Health (DOH) is required °0
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e. An operational plan is required at time of submittal that outlines facility point of I.-
contact, hours of operation, processes for communicating with neighboring
residents and businesses,, processes to address concerns or complaints, facility .5
rules and regulations, number of staffing, staff details and shift times, number of
residents and expected lengths of stay, safety plan, and a discharge plan providing
transportation services upon discharge.
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15.04.100 Service land use development conditions
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3. Opioid treatment programs and harm reduction programs are permitted only
with a conditional use permit within the CM zone on parcels fronting Pacific Highway
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In addition to the general requirements of KCC 15.08.030, all applications shall
contain and be approved by the city based on the following information:
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b. A written statement of need, in statistical or narrative form, for the proposed
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c. An inventory of known, existing or proposed facilities, by name and address, U
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proposed facility;
d. An explanation of the need and suitability for the proposed facility at the
proposed location;
e. An analysis of the proposed facility's consistency with the city of Kent
comprehensive plan and development regulations, and plans and policies of other
affected jurisdictions, including but not limited to the King County Countywide
Planning Policies;
f. No opioid treatment program or harm reduction program may be located within
500 feet of an existing opioid treatment program or harm reduction program.
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g. A mobile or fixed-site medication unit may be established as part of a licensed
opioid treatment program and must comply with city of Kent business license
requirements and is subject to the standards outlined in this section.
h. All opioid treatment programs must provide indoor waiting areas of at least 15
percent of the total floor area.
15.04.150 Special use combining district, SU.
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It is the purpose of the SU district to provide for special controls for
certain uses which do not clearly fit into other districts, which may be due to
technological and social changes, or which are of such unique character as to m
warrant special attention in the interest of the city's optimum development and the
preservation and enhancement of its environmental quality. A special o
use combining district is imposed on an existing zoning district, permitting 7T.
the special use as well as uses permitted by the underlying zone. The combining a
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period, and the district reverts to its original zoning designation. It is the intent of w
the special use combining regulations to provide the city with adequate procedures
for controlling and reviewing such uses and to discourage application for speculative
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A. Uses subject to special use combining district regulations. The following list is a
illustrative of the types of uses subject to special use combining district regulations
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4. Uses which generate heavy traffic.
5. Uses which have unusual impact on environmental quality of the area.
6. Any use which does not lend itself to an interpretation of substantial similarity to
other uses identified or described in this title.
7. Uses which, in the judgment of the planning manager, warrant review by the
land use and planning board and the city council.
8. Examples of uses subject to review as described in this subsection would include
but are not limited to the following:
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a. Commercial uses: sports stadiums, rodeos, fairgrounds, exhibition or convention
halls, merchandise marts, and drive-in theaters.
b. Special environmental problems posed by: refineries, nuclear power generating
plants, airports, heliports, sanitary landfills, extractive industries, solid waste
incinerators, or energy/resource recovery facilities.
B. Application procedures. The application procedure for a special
use combining district shall be the same as for an amendment to this title as
provided in KCC 15.09.050, except that development plan approval is concurrent
with the combining district.
C. Documentation required. Required documentation is as follows:
1. A vicinity map drawn to a scale not smaller than 1,000 feet to the inch showing
the site in relation to its surrounding area, including streets, roads, streams, or m
other bodies of water, the development characteristics and zoning pattern of the o;
area, and a scale and north arrow. The vicinity map may be in sketch form but shall
be drawn with sufficient accuracy to reasonably orient the reader to the vicinity, and m
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2. A map or drawing of the site drawn to a scale acceptable to the planning w
services, generally 100 feet to the inch. The map or drawing shall show the
following information:
a. Dimensions and names of streets bounding or touching the site.
b. Such existing or proposed features as streams or other bodies of water, rights-of-
way, easements, and other physical or legal features which may affect or be
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in areas having slopes exceeding three percent, and not more than two feet in
areas having slopes of less than three percent.
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e. Existing and proposed structures or buildings, including the identification of types
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and proposed use of the structures. All uses must be compatible with the
major use.
f. Off-street parking and loading facilities.
g. Dimensions of the site, distances from property lines, and space
between structures.
h. Tentative routing of domestic water lines, storm drains, sanitary sewers, and
other utilities, including an identification of planned disposal or runoff.
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i. Elevations, perspective renderings, or such other graphic material or evidence to
illustrate effect on the view enjoyed by and from other properties in the vicinity, if
required by the planning department.
j. Architectural renderings of buildings.
k. A written statement providing the following information:
i. Program for development, including staging or timing.
ii. Proposed ownership pattern upon completion of development.
iii. Basic content of restrictive covenants, if any.
iv. Provisions to ensure permanence and maintenance of open space through means
acceptable to the city.
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D. Development standards. In reviewing and approving proposed developments
falling under the purview of this section, the hearing examiner and city council shall
make the following findings:
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1. That the location for the proposed use is reasonable. 0
2. That existing or proposed trafficways are adequate to serve new development. m
3. That setback, height, and bulk of buildings are acceptable for the
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5. That the performance standards pertaining to air and water pollution, noise
levels, etc., are comparable to the highest standards specified for other uses as set
out in this title.
6. That the proposed development is in the public interest and serves a need of
community-wide or regional importance. In reviewing and approving special uses,
the hearing examiner and the city council may impose such conditions as they
deem necessary in the interest of the welfare of the city and the protection of the
environment.
E. Period of validity. Any special use combining district shall remain effective only
for one year unless the use is begun within that time or construction has
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commenced. If not in use or construction has not commenced within one year of
the granting of the special use combining district, the combining district shall
become invalid, and the original zoning designation of the land shall apply.
F. Minor and major adjustments.
1. If minor adjustments are made following the adoption of the final development
plan and approval of the combining district, such adjustments shall be approved by
the planning manager prior to the issuance of a building permit. Minor adjustments
are those which may affect the precise dimensions or siting of buildings approved in
the final plan, or the density of the development or open space provided.
2. Major adjustments are those which, as determined by the planning director,
substantially change the basic design, density, open space uses, or other similar
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defined by RCW 36.70A.200, a notice of application shall be required pursuit to KCC w
12.01.140. The city's final decision may be appealed pursuit to KCC 12.01.200. The
application shall require the following materials:
a. A plan for removal of individuals who present a threat to other individuals, the
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11. Each side yard shall be a minimum of 10 percent of the lot width; however, Q
regardless of lot width, the yard width need not be more than 30 feet. For
multifamily townhouse developments that attach three units or less, in the MRT-12
or MRT-16 zoning districts, the aggregate yard width need not be more than 30
feet, but in no case shall a yard be less than 10 feet. For enhanced service facilities,
the minimum side setback shall be 10 feet.
25. Assisted living facilities, independent senior living facilities, and residential
facilities with health care are subject to multifamily design review as provided for in
KCC 15.09.045(D), except when located within downtown or along Meeker Street
from 64th Avenue South to Kent-Des Moines Road, where development is subject to
downtown design review pursuant to KCC 15.09.046. Only the building and
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materials standards of multifamily design review requirements of KCC 15.09.045(d)
shall apply for enhanced service facilities.
26. The requirements of KCC 15.09.045(D) for multifamily design review shall apply
to any multifamily dwelling or transitional housing of three or more units, including
triplex townhouse structures, except when located within downtown or along
Meeker Street from 64th Avenue South to Kent-Des Moines Road (where
development is subject to downtown design review pursuant to KCC 15.09.046), or
when located in a single-family plat or short plat, where residential design review
applies pursuant to KCC 15.09.045(C). Only the building and materials standards of
multifamily design review requirements of KCC 15.09.045(d) shall apply for
enhanced service facilities.
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away from any adjacent residential use. Smoking areas shall be consistent with
building code requirements.
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space. Outdoor recreational space should have a minimum dimension of 15 feet to
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located within the setback.
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heights may be increased up to
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some setback may be setback may be required in the
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Moines Road and in downtown design review
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downtown design review
requirements of KCC b. Independent senior living
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living facilities, residential outside of downtown and Meeker
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transitional housing of three Kent-Des Moines Road are subject
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Avenue South to Kent-Des standards of multifamily design
Moines Road are subject to review requirements of KCC
multifamily design review as 15.09.045(d) shall apply for
provided for in KCC enhanced service facilities and
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facilities, a minimum 5 foot Type II landscaping and sight-obscuring fencing shall be
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LAND USE AND PLANNING BOARD
4^4� 220 Fourth Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
KENT
WASHINGTON
DATE: September 9, 2024
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Economic and Community Development
SUBJECT: 2044 Comprehensive Plan Update
SUMMARY: At the upcoming LUPB meeting staff will provide an overview of the
2044 Comprehensive Plan. Staff will provide a summary of goal and policy updates
for the following elements:
• Parks and Open Space;
• Transportation; and
• Climate Resiliency.
The Transportation Master Plan was substantially updated in 2021 after community
outreach, technical analyses, project development, and City Council input. The
Parks and Open Space Plan (2022) and Recreation Program Plan (2020) were also
substantially updated since the last Comprehensive Plan periodic update. The
changes to these goals and policies are minimal and limited to addressing the
preferred alternative and regulatory requirements in order to reflect and respect the
previous extensive and more specific community engagement efforts.
The Climate Resiliency element is new for the 2044 Comprehensive Plan. A new
state law (HB 1181) requires cities like Kent to adopt a climate element by June
2029. Kent is proactively adopting a climate element which will outline efforts to
date, requirements for 2029, and a strategy for going forward.
Staff will also share updates on how the current Human Services goals and policies
are being integrated into the 2044 Comprehensive Plan to support a healthy,
inclusive, and supportive community. For more information, refer to the Human
Services crosswalk table attachment.
The existing elements from the 2015 Comprehensive Plan can be found online at
www.Enciage.KentWA.gov/FutureKent.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Innovative Government - Delivering outstanding customer service, developing leaders, and
fostering innovation.
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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. Human Services crosswalk table (PDF)
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2044 Kent Comprehensive Plan Update: Human Services Element
Goals and Policy Updates
DRAFT: September 2024
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The Human Services Element (Chapter 7) of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan is intended to provide a framework for the delivery of human services programs that o
support the community's growth,vitality, and health.The element also includes a narrative on the demographic and socio-economic trends that existing in the v
community and describes the Housing and Human Services Division and Kent's role in encouraging a healthy community. c
During the initiation of the project in 2022,the Project Team met with several members of the staff to understand how the City's different divisions use the
Comprehensive Plan.A key finding of that conversation was that while the comprehensive plan is intended to be an overarching policy guiding document that the
City collectively uses, many divisions and departments will only turn to the elements that are directly related or obvious to their role and day-to-day ;c
responsibilities. Understanding a goal of the state, region, and city is to facilitate equitable outcomes for all,the Project Team discussed integrating the Human 3
Services Element into the 2044 Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Element.The Comprehensive Plan is the foundation that guides growth and development in the o
city and establishes the plan for implementation through its elements. Embedding the Human Services goals and policies into the land use element and other
elements, as relevant, centers the Comprehensive Plan in equity and encourages a healthy, inclusive, and supportive community.
The Land Use Element is organized in to four broad categories:
• Growth and Development establishes the foundation for how land use decisions will be evaluated, based on growth targets, desired design elements for c
future development, and alignment with decision-making for land use decisions. E
• Community-Centered Design focuses on how urban spaces, such as streets, public spaces, and future development contribute to the well-being and =
prosperity of Kent.This category organizes goals and policies that address how the built environment interacts with the people who live and work in
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parks, utilities, and other elements necessary to foster community-focused growth. a
• Innovation&Shared Prosperity addresses the need to be equitable, inclusive, and accessible for all existing and future members of Kent in support of a
complete community.This category includes goals and policies that highlight economic development related to future development and land use.
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HUMAN SERVICES AND LAND USE CROSSWALK
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traditionally under-represented traditionally under-represented populations, reorganized under HS-3 goal to "Build community
populations, including youth, persons of including youth,ems-communities of collaborations and seek strategic approaches to meet the
color, immigrants and non-native English color, immigrants and needs of Kent residents." By reorganizing, the policy is
speakers. Englis4limited English speaking more widely applied for all citywide decisions. Without
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