HomeMy WebLinkAbout706 (2) RESOLUTION NO. al0
A RESOLUTION of the City of Kent, Wash-
ington, adopting certain changes to the Com-
prehensive Plan of the City of Kent.
WHEREAS , certain changes to the Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Kent have been proposed, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
35A. 63 of the Revised Code of Washington hearings were held
before the Planning Commission of the City of Kent, and
WHEREAS, after said hearings the Planning Commission
recommended certain changes in the Comprehensive Plan to the
City Council, said changes being attached hereto as Exhibit A
and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth
herein, and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered said changes at a
public meeting on the 4th day of October, 1971 , and concurred
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE that the changes of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of Kent attached hereto as Appendix A, be and hereby are adopted
and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Kent be and hereby is
changed and modified accordingly, and IT IS FURTHER
RESOLVED that the changes be filed with the City Clerk and
in the offices of the Planning Department and be made available
for public inspection upon request.
DONE in regular City Council session this 18th day of
October, 1971.
ISABELFF HOGAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARIE JEN5EN, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DONALD E. MIRK, City Attorney
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Resolution
No. '7 0 (d , passed by the City Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, the _ day of 1971.
(SEAL)
MARIE JEN5E , City Clerk
REVISIONS TO KENT ' S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
On August 17 , 1971 , the Kent Planning Commission recommended
to the City Council that certain revisions be made to Kent ' s
Comprehensive Plan. The following pages contain these
revisions.
The Planning Commission recommended these changes at this time
primarily to update the Plan. No changes were recommended
for the land use section of the Plan .
In 1972 the Planning Staff and Planning Commission expect to
make major changes in the Plan. The schedule for this pro-
ject calls for a time element of six to eight months , begin-
ning in March .
In the meantime we feel the revisions herein contained will
suffice to make Kent 's. Comprehensive Plan more relevant .
PAGE 5 - LINE 11 : Add the word "goals" so that line 11
reads : "However, the Plan spells out only the general goals ,
objectives and policies pertaining to land use and other
elements of community development which ordinances do not . "
PAGE 5 - LINE 14 : Add the word "goals" so that line 14
reads : "Once agreement is reached on the goals , objectives ,
and policies found in the Comprehensive Plan . . . . . "
PAGE 5 - LINE 17 : In place of the general objectives of the
Plan it was decided to insert the goals that have been adopted
by the City Council (those goals formulated by the Civic
Betterment Committee) , as follows :
"The ongoing goal of the City of Kent is to create and
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preserve a secure and desirable environment through
community involvement of its citizens . This shall
include :
a. Improve the economic climate .
b . Improve communications between City government and
citizens .
C. Improve the appearance of the City .
d. Develop the physical services and facilities of the
community to meet functional needs of the public .
e . Provide for the most desirable use of the land in
the public interest .
f. Encourage public and private development of educa-
tional , cultural and recreational facilities and
programs . "
(under "e" the Commission decided to use the word
"desirable" in place of "highest and best use" , for
they felt that the highest use of the land is not
always in the public interest , and the connotation of
"highest and best use" differs among individuals)
PAGE 5 : Following the goals , revised General Objectives of
the Plan were inserted, as follows :
- develop effective programs to effectively deal with
environmental problems .
- develop community involvement programs through better
contact with the citizens
- develop programs for revitalizing the central business
district and other deteriorating areas .
- develop community identity
- balance the interest of the individual and the community
PAGE 5 - LINE 23 (no . 3) : State Enabling Legislation -
Change this to reflect the fact that the City of Kent operates
under the Optional Municipal Code RCW 35A.63 .
PAGE 6 - LINE 4 : Change this line to read : "In 1967 the
Planning Area contained about 37 ,000 people ; by 1988 the pro-
jected population indicates 145 ,000 persons may reside in the
area. "
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PAGE 7 - TABLE I : Delete the 1966 column and acid a 1970
column containing 1970 U . S . Bureau of the Census data.
Under Population Projections delete the 1970 column.
PAGE 9 - TRENDS : The trend section should read as follows :
Paragraph 1 . "The number of building permits issued
in 1969 and 1970 declined substantially from the 210
issued in 1968 . The greatest decline in permits
occurred in residential construction. . In 1968 , 127
permits were issued for single family dwellings ,
while 51 were issued in 1969 , and only 28 in 1970 .
Twenty eight (28) permits were issued for multi -family
buildings in 1968 , while only 6 were issued in 1969
and only 6 were issued in 1970 . This trend reflects the
general decline in the economy of the Puget Sound
region. "
The second paragraph would be under trends at the bottom of
page 9 and would read:
"Rezoning in the 1968 - 1970 period continued in
approximately the same trend as the 1960 - 1968
period. Changes to industrial classifications
continue to make up almost half of the rezone
actions . "
APPENDIX - TABLE A $ TABLE B : These should be updated to
reflect 1969 and 1970 data.
PAGE 15 - OPEN SPACE: Since there is a need to expand more fully
the open space statement in the Comprehensive Plan it was
decided to delete the existing definition for open space on
page 9 and replace it with the following new definition :
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Open Space
"Open space can be defined as the counterpart of devel-
opment : land which is not used for buildings or structures . "
On page 15 under open space leave the first and third para-
graph as is and delete the second paragraph . The sentence
"open space is an essential element in the character and
quality of the urban environment" , becomes the first sentence
in paragraph one under men Space on page 15 .
The following two paragraphs become paragraph 3 and 4 under
Open Space on page 15 :
"In Kent, regulatory measures provide the most basic
controls on the quality of the environment , and
since regulation does not involve compensation to
landowners , care must be taken to avoid too stringent
restrictions . "
"Acquisition of full or partial rights to land by
either public agencies or private groups is the most
certain means to preserve open space . Acquisition may
be accomplished through purchase , condemnation , donation,
leaseback or purchase of easement . "
PAGE 12 - OBJECTIVE #7 : Add the following paragraph to Objective #7 :
"The proposed Green River Green Belt provides an
opportunity for the City of Kent to preserve
meaningful open space . The cities in the Green
River Valley , along with King County , are joining
in an effort to protect the banks of the Green
River from unwise development and to provide a
recreation corridor through the Valley . The City
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of Kent is cooperating with the other affected
localities to make this green belt concept a reality . "
PAGE 16 - STORM DRAINAGE : Delete the material now under
this section and add:
"The City of Kent , along with other cities in the
Green River Valley and King County , has joined in
an agreement with the King County Soil and Water x
Conservation District and the U . S . Soil Conservation
Service for the implementation of Watershed Work
Plans for the Green River Valley . The plans provide
for channels , floodgates and pumps to drain storm
runoff in the valley . Construction of the main
pumping plant , at the mouth of the Black River , was
begun in 1970 . However, the Army Corps of Engineers
has indicated that the addition of water from the
pumping station will necessitate raising dikes along
the Green River in order to maintain the existing
level of flood protection. This additional project
is now in the planning stage . "
The new drainage system should be shown on the Public
Services and Utilities Map in the Comprehensive Plan.
PAGE 18 ; Delete lines 1 , 2 , 3 & 4 .
PAGE 18 - REFUSE DISPOSAL SITES (Garbage Dumps) : Delete
mention of the site at S .E . 272nd Street , as this site has
been closed down. Change the first word in paragraph one
from "four" to "three" .
PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES MAP : Remove the refuse
disposal site at S. E. 272nd Street .
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PAGE 18 - LIBRARIES : Revise the first paragraph to
reflect the planned addition to the Kent Library.
PAGE 19 - SCHOOLS : Delete the material under this section
and add:
"Existing and proposed schools , as well as school
district boundary lines , are shown on the Education
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and Recreation Facilities map .
The four school districts in Kent are : Kent #415 ,
Federal Way #210 , Highline #401 , and Renton #403 .
All are part of Intermediate School District #110 ,
which encompasses all of King County and Bainbridge
Island.
Since public schools are an integral part of the
community , liaison should be established with all
four districts to insure that citizen participation
is on a high levei and that when possible , public
school facilities are used to the greatest extent
possible by the citizens . One such possiblity is
joint use of school library facilities .
PAGE 23 - CIRCULATION: Delete the first paragraph and add :
"Recognizing the interrelationship of transportation
and patterns of land use , the circulation element of
this plan is designed to reinforce land use policies
previously expressed in this document . This section
addresses itself to the majority circulation system
and to the location of future transportation corridors ;
not to the selection of specific routes . Minor
street improvements and route selection are more
appropriately treated in special engineering and
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planning studies . The circulation plan is intended
to serve as a guide for more detailed studies such
as route establishment , project programming and the
establishment of road design criteria. "
Delete the second paragraph and add the subsection :
Present and Future Problems
"Travel in the Kent Planning Area can be divided into
two broad categories : Through-traffic is oriented on a
north-south axis to the Seattle and Tacoma areas .
This flow represents about 75 percent of the total
trips for the Kent Planning Area. North-south
traffic movements are served by Pacific Highway ,.
Interstate - 5 , West Valley Road and the Valley Freeway-
East Valley Road networks . East-west traffic movements
are served by Interstate 405 , Kent-DesMoines Road-
Meeker Street-Canyon Drive-256th Street , South 212th-
208th Streets , and South 240th Street .
Internal circulation is oriented on an east-west axis ,
with traffic movements from residential areas on East
and West Hills to neighborhood commercial centers and
the Central Business District on the Valley floor. A
conflict exists on Meeker Street because it not only
serves through-traffic but also provides access to the
Central Business District , a major center of pedestrian
activity. The at-grade rail crossings also cause a
major disruption of East-West traffic movements . These
at-grade crossing are also a safety hazard.
Numerous studies indicate that the circulation network
as it presently exists is inadequate for traffic volumes
projected for the next twenty years . The area lacks a
balanced highway network . Existing freeways and express -
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ways can be modified to handle increased traffic volume
without the necessity of new freeway construction.
However, extensive improvement of existing state high-
ways , county roads and city arterials will also be
required."
PAGE 23 & 24 - (CIRCULATION , Cont . ) : Under Definitions
delete the existing definitions and add:
FREEWAY - A divided, high speed, high capacity roadway
designed for through-traffic , having full access control
and separation of grade crossings .
EXPRESSWAY - A divided roadway designed for through-
traffic having partial access control and grade separations
at major intersections .
14AJOR ARTERIAL - A roadway connecting major activity
centers , providing access to and from freeways or
expressways , and providing direct access to abutting
properties .
SECONDARY ARTERIAL - A roadway connecting minor activity
centers and facilities with intersections at-grade and
providing access to abutting properties .
COLLECTOR - A street which serves an intermediate collection
and distribution function between local access streets
and arterial streets .
LOCAL STREET - A street which serves only abutting
properties and which provides direct access to all such
properties .
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SCENIC DRIVE - A roadway which provides a route for
recreation travel. through corridors of scenic interest .
PAGE 24 - CIRCULATION : Prior to Needs insert the goal
statement:
"The goal for the circulation element of this Plan is
to : Provide for the safe , efficient and convenient
movement of people and goods . "
PAGE 24 - CIRCULATION (Cont. ) : Under the Policies section,
policy #7 should be changed to read :
"Elimination of at-grade crossings on main rail lines or
design of sophisticated signal devices at such crossings
shall be pursued by the City in order to reduce loss of
life , reduce traffic delays , to increase the efficiency
of railroad operations and to reduce inconvenience and
annoyance to the general public . "
The Commission felt that #7 under policies should also contain
a statement about minimizing the number of spur lines across
street circulation patterns and regulating the hours of operation.
Long range plans should be developed showing how a minimum
number of spur lines can serve a maximum area.
PAGE 25 - POLICIES (no . 9) :
After the word "sidewalks" in the first sentence place a comma
and add the words "overpasses -underpasses" .
There is also a need for a comment to be placed somewhere
in the Plan stating the need for a pedestrian walkway
across Mill Creek Canyon.
PAGE 28 - THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION :
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Delete the first paragraph and insert the following :
"The Comprehensive Plan is a guide to future development .
An implementation program, however , makes the Comprehen-
sive Plan more than a passive guideline . It becomes a
commitment for the City to actively work toward achieve-
ment of the goals and objectives of the Plan. In order
for a plan to be meaningful it must serve as a framework
and guideline to decision making , it must have an action `
program, and to be effective it must be implemented. "
PAGE 17 - CITY HALL : Delete the material under this heading
and add:
"Kent 's City Hall , completed in June , 1971 , provides
a focal point within the core area of the City. The
' in city ' site was selected to provide citizens con-
venient access to governmental offices . "
PAGE 30 - COORDINATION BETWEEN AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENTS
Delete mention of Valley Regional Planning Commission since
it no longer exists as an organization.
PAGE 30 - REVIEW OF POLICIES ON ANNEXATION $ UTILITY EXTENSIONS
Mention should be made of the Boundary Review Board,
MAP CHANGES :
1 . Place city boundaries on all maps .
2 . Education and Recreation Facilities Map : Add school
district boundaries and add new schools .
3 . Circulation Map:
a. Move Russell Road (between S . 228th and S . 212th
Streets) eastward so that it connects S . 212th
Street in the vicinity of the most westerly
traffic signal on S . 212th Street .
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b . Indicate an arterial street going north from
East Valley Highway to meet with a like street
coming south from Renton , which street is the
first north-south street west of the intersection
. of S . 180th Street and East Valley Highway.
C . Show realignment of Reith Road.
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i COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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� CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
C I T Y O F K E N T
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
REVISED OCTOBER 18, 1971
Former Mayor
Isabel Hogan Admk. Alex Thornto
CITY COUNCIL - 1972 Former City Council Mem ers
Peter Baffaro M. L. Armstrong
Bill Elliott Isabel Hogan
Charles Martell Carl Pozzi
Jeanne Masters Larry Woodworth
Gary Just Jerome Barnier
Robert Kitto Harry Clements
James Jackson Robert E. Lee
PLANNING COMMISSION - 1972 Former Planning ommission em ers
Noel Bicknell Harlan Bull
Lou Koszarek Donald A. Eide
Richard Land Gordon Hall
Terry McKenna Fred Frazier
James Rayfuse Tom O'Connell
Paul Morford Diane Olson
Vera Fredrickson
Willis Calhoun
Dennis Neifert
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT Former Planning Department Member
James P. Harris, Director Westly J. Hendrickson
Patricia Levine, Associate Planner
Dwight Hartman, Assistant Planner
Lin Davis, Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. '7
A RESOLUTION of the City of Kent, Wash-
ington, adopting certain changes to the Com-
prehensive Plan of the City of Kent.
WHEREAS, certain changes to the Comprehensive Plan of
the City of Kent have been proposed, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
35A. 63 of the Revised Code of Washington hearings were held
before the Planning Commission of the City of Kent, and
WHEREAS, after said hearings the Planning Commission
recommended certain changes in the Comprehensive Plan to the
City Council, said changes being attached hereto as Exhibit A
and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth
herein, and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered said changes at a
public meeting on the 4th day of October, 1971 , and concurred
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission , NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE that the changes of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of Kent attached hereto as Appendix A, be and hereby are adopted
and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Kent be and hereby is
changed and modified accordingly, and IT IS FURTHER
RESOLVED that the changes be filed with the City Clerk and
in the offices of the Planning Department and be made available
for public inspection upon request.
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DONE in regular City Council session this 18th day of
October, 1971.
ISABEL HOGAN, MAYOR 'J
ATTEST:
MARIE JENSEN, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DONALD E. MIRK, City Attorney
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Resolution
No. '�l� passed by the City Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, the -- day of �_, 1971.
(SEAL)
MARIE JENSE , City Clerk
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REVISIONS TO KENT ' S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
On August 17 , 1971 , the Kent Planning Commission recommended
to the City Council that certain revisions be made to Kent ' s
Comprehensive Plan. The following pages contain these
revisions .
The Planning Commission recommended these changes at this time
s
primarily to update the Plan. No changes were recommended
for the land use section of the Plan.
In 1972 the Planning Staff and Planning Commission expect to
make major changes in the Plan. The schedule for this pro-
ject calls for a time element of six to eight months , begin-
ning in March .
In the meantime we feel the revisions herein contained will
suffice to make Kent ' s Comprehensive Plan more relevant .
PAGE 5 - LINE 11 : Add the word "goals" so that line 11
reads : "However, the Plan spells out only the general goals ,
objectives and policies pertaining to land use and other
elements of community development which ordinances do not. "
PAGE 5 - LINE 14 : Add the word "goals" so that line 14
reads : "Once agreement is reached on the goals , objectives ,
and policies found in ' the Comprehensive Plan . . . . . "
PAGE 5 - LINE 17 : In place of the general objectives of the
Plan it was decided to insert the goals that have been adopted
by the City Council (those goals formulated by the Civic
Betterment Committee) , as follows :
"The ongoing goal of the City of Kent is to create and
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preserve a secure and desirable environment through
community involvement of its citizens . This shall
include :
a . Improve the economic climate .
b . Improve communications between City government and
citizens.
C. Improve the appearance of the City .
d, Develop the physical services and facilities of the
community to meet functional needs of the public .
e . Provide for the most desirable use of the land in
the public interest .
f. Encourage public and private development of educa-
tional , cultural and recreational facilities and
programs
(under "e" the Commission decided to use the word
"desirable" in place of "highest and best use" , for
they felt that the highest use of the land is not
always in the public interest , and the connotation of
"highest and best use" differs among individuals)
PAGE S : Following the goals , revised General Objectives of
the Plan were inserted, as follows :
develop effective programs to effectively deal with
environmental problems .
develop community involvement programs through better
contact with the citizens
- develop programs for revitalizing the central business
district and other deteriorating areas . ,
develop community identity
balance the interest of the individual and the community
PAGE 5 - LINE 23 (no . 3) : State Enabling Legislation -
Change this to reflect the fact that the City of: Kent operates
under the Optional Municipal Code RCW 35A . 63 .
PAGE 6 - LINE 4 : Change this line to read : "In 1967 the
Planning Area contained about 37 ,000 people ; by 1988 the pro-
jected population indicates 145 ,000 persons may reside in the
area. "
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PAGE 7 - TABLE I : Delete the 1966 column and add a 1970.
column containing 1970 U. S . Bureau of the Census data.
Under Population Projections delete the 1970 column .
PAGE 9 - TRENDS : The trend section should read as follows :
Paragraph 1 . "The number of building permits issued
in 1969 and 1970 declined substantially from the 210.
issued in 1968 . The greatest decline in permits
occurred in residential construction. In 1968 , 127
permits were issued for single family dwellings ,
while 51 were issued in 19691, and only .28 in 1970 .
Twenty eight (28) permits were issued for multi-family
buildings in 1968 , while only 6 were issued in 1969
and only 6 were issued in 1970 . This trend reflects the
general decline in the economy of the Puget Sound
region. "
The second paragraph would be under trends at the bottom of
page 9 and would read:
"Rezoning in the 1968 - 1970 period continued in
approximately the same trend as the 1960 - 1968
period. Changes to industrial classifications
continue to make up almost half of the rezone
actions .
APPENDIX - TABLE A & TABLE B : These should be updated to
reflect 1969 and 1970 data.
PAGE 15 - OPEN SPACE : Since there is a need to expand more fully
the open space statement in the Comprehensive Plan it was
decided to delete the existing definition for open space on
page 9 and replace it with the following new definition :
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Open Space
"Open space can be defined as the counterpart of devel-
opment : land which is not used for buildings or structures . "
On page 15 under open space leave the first and third para-
graph as is and delete the second paragraph . The sentence
"open space is an essential element in the character and
quality of the urban environment" , becomes the first sentence
in paragraph one under Open Space on page 15 .
The following two paragraphs become paragraph 3 and 4 under
Open Space on page 15 :
"In Kent , regulatory measures provide the most basic
controls on the quality of the environment , and
since regulation does not involve compensation to
landowners , care must be taken to avoid too stringent
restrictions . "
"Acquisition of full or partial rights to land by
either public agencies or private groups is the most
certain means to preserve open space . Acquisition may
be accomplished through purchase , conden-,nation , donation ,
leaseback or purchase of easement . "
PAGE 12 - OBJECTIVE #7 : Add the following paragraph to Objective #7 :
"The proposed Green River Green Belt provides an
opportunity for the City of Kent to preserve
meaningful open space . The cities in the Green
River Valley , along with King County , are joining
in an effort to protect the banks of the Green
River from unwise development and to provide a
recreation corridor through the Valley . The City
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of Kent is cooperating wit], the other affected
localities to make this green belt concept a reality . "
PAGE lb - STORM DRAINAGE : Delete the material now under
this section and add:
"The City of Kent , along with other cities in the
Green River Valley and King County , has joined in
an agreement with the King County Soil and Water
Conservation District and the U . S . Soil Conservation
Service for the implementation of Watershed Work
Plans for the Green River Valley . The plans provide
for channels , floodgates and pumps to drain storm
runoff in the valley . Construction of the main
pumping plant , at the mouth of the Black River , was
begun in 1970 . However , the Army Corps of Engineers
has indicated that the addition of water from the
pumping station will necessitate raising dikes along
the Green River in order to maintain the existing
level of flood protection. This additional project
is now in the planning stage . "
The new drainage system should be shown on the Public
Services and Utilities Map in the Comprehensive Plan.
PAGE 18 : Delete lines 1 , 25% 3 & 4 .
PAGE 18 - REFUSE DISPOSAL SITES (Garbage Dumps): Delete
mention of the site at S .E . 272nd Street , as this site has
been closed down. Change the first word in paragraph one
from "four" to "three" .
PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES MAP : Remove the refuse
disposal site at S .E. 272nd Street .
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PAGE IS - LIBRARIES : Revise the -first paragraph to
reflect the planned addition to the. Kent Library.
PAGE 19 - SCHOOLS : Delete the material under this section
and add :
"Existing and proposed schools , as well as school
district boundary lines , are shown on the Education
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and Recreation Facilities map .
The four school districts in Kent are : Kent #415 ,
Federal Way #210 , Highline #401 , and Renton #403 .
All are part of Intermediate School District #110 ,
which encompasses all of King County and Bainbridge
Island.
Since public schools are an integral part of the
community , liaison should be established with all
four districts to insure that citizen participation
is on a high level and that when possible , public
school facilities are used to the greatest extent
possible by the citizens . One such possiblity is
joint use of school library facilities .
PAGE 23 - CIRCULATION : Delete the first paragraph and add :
"Recognizing the interrelationship of transportation
and patterns of land use , the circulation element of
this plan is designed to reinforce land use policies
previously expressed in this document . This section
addresses itself to the majority circulation system
and to the location of future transportation corridors ;
not to the selection of specific routes . Minor
street improvements and route selection are more
appropriately treated in special engineering and
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planning studies . The circulation plan is intended ,
to serve as a guide for more detailed studies such
as route establishment , project programming and the
establishment of road design criteria. "
Delete the second paragraph and add the subsection :
Present and Future Problems
"Travel in the Kent Planning Area can be divided into
two broad categories : Through-traffic is oriented on a
north-south axis to the Seattle and Tacoma areas .
This flow represents about 75 percent of the total
trips for the Kent Planning Area . North-south
traffic movements are served by Pacific Highway ,.
Interstate - 5 , West Valley Road and the Valley Freeway-
East Valley Road networks . East-west traffic movements
are served by Interstate 405 , Kent-DesMoines Road-
Meeker Street-Canyon Drive-256th Street , South 212th-
208th Streets , and South 240th Street .
Internal circulation is oriented on an east-west axis ,
with traffic movements from residential areas on East
and West Hills to neighborhood commercial centers and
the Central Business District on the Valley floor . A
conflict exists on Meeker Street because it not only
serves through-traffic but also provides access to the
Central Business District , a major center of pedestrian
activity. The at-grade rail crossings also cause a
major disruption of East-West traffic movements . These
at-grade crossing are also a safety hazard.
Numerous studies indicate that the circulation network
as it presently exists is inadequate for traffic volumes
projected for the next twenty years . The area lacks a
balanced highway network. Existing freeways and express-
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ways can be modified to handle increased traffic volume
without the necessity of new freeway construction.
However, extensive improvement of existing state high-
ways , county roads and city arterials will also be
required."
PAGE 23 & 24 - (CIRCULATION, Cont .) : Under Definitions
delete - the existing definitions and add:
FREEWAY - A divided, high speed, high capacity roadway
designed for through-traffic , having full access control
and separation of grade crossings .
EXPRESSWAY - A divided roadway designed for through-
traffic having partial access control and grade separations
at major intersections .
14AJOR ARTERIAL - A roadway connecting major activity
. centers , providing access to and from freeways or
expressways , and providing direct access to abutting
properties .
SECONDARY ARTERIAL - A roadway connecting minor activity
centers and facilities with intersections at-grade and
providing access to abutting properties .
COLLECTOR - A street which serves an intermediate collection
and distribution function between local access streets
and arterial streets .
LOCAL STREET - A street which serves only abutting
properties and which provides direct access to all such
properties .
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SCENIC DRIVE - A roadway which provides a route for
recreation travel through corridors of scenic interest .
PAGE 24 - CIRCULATION : Prior to Needs insert the goal
s tatement:
"Ti-le goal for tl,Le circulation element of this Plan is
to : Provide for the safe , efficient and convenient
movement of people and goods . "
PAGE 24 - CIRCULATION (Coat .) : Under the Policies section,
policy #7 should be changed to read:
"Elimination of at-grade crossings on main rail lines or
design of sophisticated signal devices at such crossings
shall be pursued by the City in order to reduce loss of
life , reduce traffic delays , to increase the efficiency
of railroad operations and to reduce inconvenience and
annoyance to the general public . "
The Commission felt that #7 under policies should also contain
a statement about minimizing the number of spur lines across
street circulation patterns and regulating the hours of operation.
Loner range plans should be developed showing how a minimum
number of spur lines can serve a maximum area.
PAGE 25 - POLICIES (no . 9) :
After the word "sidewalks" in the first sentence place a comma
and add the words "overpasses-underpasses" .
There is also a need for a comment to be placed somewhere
in the Plan stating the need for a pedestrian walkway
across Mill Creek Canyon.
PAGE 28 - THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION :
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Delete the first paragraph and insert the following :
"The Comprehensive Plan is a guide to future development .
An implementation program, however , makes the Comprehen-
sive Plan more than a passive guideline . It becomes a
commitment for the City to actively work toward achieve-
ment of the goals and objectives of the Plan . In order
for a plan to be meaningful it must serve as a framework
and guideline to decision. making , it must have an action
program, and to be effective it must be implemented. "
PAGE 17 - CITY HALL : Delete the material under this heading
and add:
"Kent 's City Hall , completed in June , 1971 , provides
a focal point within the core area of the City . The
, in city ' site was selected to provide citizens con-
venient access to governmental offices . "
PAGE 30 - COORDINATION BETWEEN AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENTS
Delete mention of Valley Regional Planning Commission since
it no longer exists as an organization.
PAGE 30 - REVIEW OF POLICIES ON ANNEXATION & UTILITY EXTENSIONS
Mention should be made of the Boundary Review Board.
MAP CHANGES :
1 . Place city boundaries on all maps .
2 . Education and Recreation Facilities Map : Add school
district boundaries and add new schools .
3 . Circulation Map :
a. Move Russell Road (between S . 228th and S . 212th
Streets) eastward so that it connects S . 212th
Street in the vicinity of the most westerly
traffic signal on S . 212th Street .
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b . Indicate an arterial street going north from
East Valley Highway to meet with a like street
coming south from Renton , which street is the
first north-south street west of the intersection
of S . 180th Street and East Valley Highway.
c . Show realignment of Reith Road.
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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FOREWORD
1. History of Kent l
2. Physical Characteristics 1
` 3. Growth of the City and its Environs 2
4. Planning for the Future 2
PREFACE
1. The Kent Comprehensive Planning Effort 3
2. Purpose, Scope and Meaning of the Comprehensive Plan 4
3. State Enabling Legislation 5
Chapter I POPULATION 6 `
Chapter II LAND USE 8
Chapter III PUBLIC FACILITIES 16
A. Public Services & Utilities 16
B. Educational & Recreational Facilities, 18
Chapter IV CIRCULATION 23
Chapter V THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND .ITS IMPLEMENTATION 28
Maps
to City of Kent's Location in the Region precedes 1
2. Growth of Kent - from 1890 to 1972 follows 2
3. Land Use " 15
4. City of Kent 19
5. Public Services and Utilities follows 19
6. Educational & Recreational Facilities " 22
7. Circulation " 27
8. Comprehensive Plan " 30
Tables
Table 1 Population Growth & Projections 7
Table 2 Estimated Land Requirements 10
Table 3 Recreational Needs & Space Standards 21
Table 4 Population of Local Planning Areas 22
fi Table A Summary of New Construction in the City of Kent Appendix
L Table B Summary of Rezoning Applications Approved in the Appendix
City of Kent.
APPENDIX
Table A 31
Table B 32
Bibliography 33
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The City of Kent, situated in scuth `ashinbc-tczn, is part of one
of the most rapidly urbaniz,-ng areas of the nation.:, For many years an
agrarian economy in an idyllic the City and the a-
are now experiencing major changes in economic ac wivit'Y, pop i Lat:ion composi-
tion, environmental cha,~actor, alle. physical appearance.
1. History of Kant. Originally Galled Titusville a:1'ter one James H. Titus
who platted the boundaries wf the original Trwn, Kent was incorporated in
1890 and named after Kent, England, the famous hop growing center. The ori-
ginal townsite was approximately one square mile including the central business
district. The present city limits comprise approximately 14 square miles.
Most of this growth in the municipal boundaries occurred after 1953. Pop-
ulation within the city limits as of April 1968 was nearly 16,000.
Although predominantly an agricultural area for many years, with hop growing
having been one of the original major products, the City of Kent and its
environs are rapidly acquiring the urban character of °zany other communities
in the Puget Sound region. Industrial development is preempting, agriculture
in the use of the valley floor. The City`s proximity to Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport, the presence of two major transcontinental rail lines,
the comp'etion and the planning of future freeways by the State Highway ,
Department have already had, and "will continue to have, a mJor impact on
the future character of Kent.
2. Physical, Characteristics & Regional Setting. Kent is situated on a
valley floor running south to north. The valley has a width of two to two
and a half miles. Nast and west of this valley is a row of hills with eleva-
tions ranging uu to 500 .feet a4ove the vallev floor. The valley is the major
drainage bas°n for the Green River which ac culn.ts for the historic development
of agricultural uses in t.e valley. he -meandering character of the Green
River i s one of the area's major scenic assets. This asset shou'd be preserved
to the maximum possible extent. despite urbanization and. i.nc.ustrialization .
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Inevitably, majo r:..an.�pc tution rcu , s . ,c?udi.s.;; high�tays and railroads which
roughly pa..ra_le'_ the river's ccurse fron south to northh, an-d construction. of
Hanson Dam, provided the basic __.gent;ve fo- the industrial development
ccc +riz:..g today.
3. Grow`-h o-f t�,c -*
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1953.Areas annexed t-o the
1953 are illustrated on the sketch titled
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facilities con-ii'l-ribute. to �he acce�eratjor
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mated that by 1988, the planning area wi
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persons.
The City has therefore an unusual- opportunity' to guide and control its
future
development , an 0.Pportunilty, and an obligation.
4. Plannin for the ].;'Uture. By establishing a Comprehensive Plan, by revis-
,ing it when needed, and by referring to it in the day-to-day decisions that
occur in administering a city* the .future development of Kent end its n
-Lo e virons
can beguided toward becoming the kind of
environment that the residents,. -,.,
desire, This environment is described in the needs, the objectives, and -�]he
Proposals that are art of each element of this
P Plan.
If the Plan is to remain useful, it is essential that a continuing planning
Program be established. A continuing Planning program involves
many activities
and Programs thee most in-portant 0 1' Which are discussed in Chapter V,
Implementation.
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PREFACE
1. The Kent Comprehensive Planning Effort. This Comprehensive Plan is the
culmination of a twelve-year effort on the part of the citizens of Kent and
their public officials to effectively guide the quality and character of
their rapidly changing community.
Beginning in 1957, a number of plans, studies and reports have been authorized
f. by the City to develop workable plans, ordinances and programs to cope with
growth. The first of these, a Comprehensive Plan and a Zoning Ordinance,
prepared by Ivan Bloch and Associates in October of 1957, was confined to
the then existing city limits. By 1960, nearly 5,000 acres had been added to
the City's land area, and it was recognized that revision of the plan was
necessary. The firm of Harlan Nelson and Associates was engaged for this
W_ revision.
On September 6, 1960, the Kent Comprehensive Plan was adopted by Resolution #431
of the City Council after public hearings. The Zoning Ordinance prepared by
the Nelson firm was adopted by the City Council, after public hearings, as
Ordinance #1071 on September 19, 1960. That ordinance, although amended
several times since its adoption, is still in effect.
In 1964, the City applied for and received "701"* funds to finance: (a) review
of the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance; (b) study of the downtown
- core area; and (c) aerial topographic mapping of the entire City. John Graham
and Company, engaged for this work, delivered the following reports to the
City in July 1966: Development Plan which focused on streets and arterials,
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central business district, and parks and recreation; a Technical Supplement,
which documents the statistical data supporting the Development Plan; and the
4l Kent Zoning Proposal, which recommended a number of changes in the City's
zoning ordinance. An additional report, the Technical Supplement Parking
Study, was received by the City in February 1967. Aerial topographic maps were
made by the firm of Walker and Whiteford, Inc.
After reviewing the aforementioned reports for several months, the Planning
Commission concluded that further work was advisable on the Comprehensive Plan
(the Graham Development Plan) , especially in the designation and distribution
of land areas for residential, commercial and industrial uses. The Commission
also concluded that drafting an entirely new zoning ordinance would be more
effective than additional amendments to the existing ordinance.
* Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended, provides funds to local
communities for planning.
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Beginning in February, 1967, and with the assistance of its own staff during
the year of 1968, the Planning Commission held fifteen public hearings and
twenty-five work sessions to develop this plan, titled Comprehensive Plan 1988.
The objectives, policies and proposals made in this Plan constitute the find-
ings and recommendations of the Kent City Planning Commission. Rudolf Gast,
LPlanning Consultant was engaged by the Commission in January, 1969, to edit
and expand the text and to redraft the maps. The consultant was assisted in
this work by Wes Hendrickson of the City's planning staff, and by William
Palmer, graduate student in urban planning at the University of Washington.
2. Purpose, Scope and Meaning of the Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the
Comprehensive Plan is to:
F - provide a foundation for the orderly physical development of the community;
- promote a desirable environment for housing, commerce, industry, agricul-
ture and recreation;
- aid in coordinating city programs, services and facilities;
- aid in coordinating plans, programs and regulations of local, regional,
state and federal agencies of government;
- establish criteria and objectives, formally adopted by the City, setting
forth the desired pattern and direction of growth and the general guide-
lines necessary for City government to put the Plan into effect.
The Comprehensive Plan is intended to be a general guide for future development.
However, it is not intended to be inflexible. Periodic and regular review of
the Plan is necessary to take into account changing conditions and new infor-
mation which may justify amending and updating the Plan.
The scope of the Plan is broad in time and area. The Plan indicates the
recommended pattern of land use to the year 1988, It also takes into account
the need for major utilities, parks, open space, schools, shopping district,
living areas, industrial areas, and traffic circulation.
The Plan includes areas beyond the existing city limits. The Kent Planning Area,
as identified on the maps, includes those areas in which the majority of resi-
dents are Kent oriented. Criteria employed in delineating this area include
school district boundaries, Kent postal service areas, drainage and topography,
and municipal services provided by the City of Kent outside the existing city
limits. The delineation of the Kent Planning Area (and the Future Planning Area)
Ldoes not necessarily mean that all of this area should or will be annexed to the
City of Kent; nor does it mean that the City should or would provide all of the
many public services and utilities which newly developing areas will require.
These are matters to be determined in the future by the City officials and the
I residents of the areas outside the present city limits. The delineation of the
Kent Planning area does indicate the relationship of the City of Kent to its
immediate environs and serves as a means for coordinating the development and
Lthe programs of several public agencies; and it provides a perspective for
evaluating and guiding the future development of those areas for which Kent's
LCity officials do have, or may have in the future, direct responsibility.
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Meaning of the Comprehensive Plan, General Objectives and Relationship to Codes
and Ordinances. The Comprehensive Plan consists of a text, maps and tables all
relating to the general development of the community by the year 1988.
As indicated elsewhere, the Plan is general and broad in scope.
It is important to maintain a clear distinction between the Comprehensive Plan
and the Zoning Ordinance and other regulations affecting the use of land.
Zoning regulations identify precise land areas and define more precisely than
the Comprehensive Plan the types of uses which are permitted in various districts
of the City. The Comprehensive Plan serves as the basis for the zoning ordinance
and platting regulations However, the Plan spells out only the general goals,
objectives and policies pertaining to land use and other elements of community
development which ordinances do not.
Once agreement is reached on the goals, objectives and policies found in the
Comprehensive Plan a more effective and understandable zoning ordinance and other
necessary regulations and programs can be drafted by city officials.
The goals of this Plan
The ongoing goal of the City of Kent is to create and preserve a secure and
desirable environment through community involvement of its citizens. This shall
include:
A. Improve the economic climate.
B. Improve communications between City government and citizens,
C. Improve the appearance of the City.
D. Develop the physical services and facilities of the community to
meet functional needs of the public.
E. Provide for the most desirable use of the land in the public interest.
F. Encourage public and private development of educational, cultural
and recreational facilities and programs.
General Objectives of this Plan
A. Develop effective programs to effectively deal with environmental
problems.
B. Develop community involvement programs through better contact with
the citizens.
C. Develop programs for revitalizing the central business district and
other deteriorating areas,
D. Develop community identity.
E. Balance the interest of the individual and the community.
3. State Enabling Legislation. The planning program of the City of Kent is
authorized by the Optional Municipal Code, RCW 35A.
This Plan, comprising text, tables and maps, upon its adoption, becomes the
official Comprehensive Plan of the City of Kent, The publication may be refined
to reflect improvements in format provided that there is no change in intent and
meaning as established by the document originally adopted.
THIS PAGE REVISED BY THE KENT
CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 18, 1971,
BY RESOLUTION NO. 706.
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Chapter I
POPULATION
The Comprehensive Plan is based on the Land Use, Circulation and Public Facility
requirements of existing and future population in the Kent Planning Area.
In 1967 the Planning Area contained about 37,000 people; by 1988 the projected
population indicates 145,000 persons may reside in the area. This projection is
based on the best available data as developed by the Population and Research
Division of the Planning and Community Affairs Agency, the King County Planning
Department and the Kent Planning Department.
Population projections are subject to constant review. The 1970 census will
provide the best opportunity to re-examine growth rates in the Kent Planning
Area; and the results of the census may require re-appraisal of Comprehensive
F Plan proposals.
In the past, the population growth of the City of Kent has been largely due to
Lannexation. However, even without future annexations the population within the
present city limits is likely to grow substantially beyond the present 16,000
due to the relatively large amounts of undeveloped land in Kent.
Table 1, following, shows past population growth in the City of Kent, King
County, the State of Washington and the neighboring cities of Renton and Auburn.
It is significant that the recent rate of growth for the three cities in the
Green River Valley has been similar. It reflects the fact that cities similarly
situated are likely to be similarly affected by economic growth, migration
from other parts of the Nation, and other factors beyond the control of local
communities. Such external factors compel a community to plan if the environment
is to remain livable as well as productive.
Population projections are important for estimating the requirements for future
facilities. Chapter III (Public Facilities) shows estimated population for 26
"Local Planning Areas" within the Kent Planning Area. The actual future popu-
lation in the local areas will be determined by the land required by future
freeways and other factors which cannot be determined precisely at this time.
It is suggested, therefore, that all figures be recognized as the best approxi-
mations which can be made.
THIS PAGE REVISED BY THE KENT
CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 18, 1971,
BY RESOLUTION NO. 7060
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TABLE 1
POPULATION GROWTH 1960-1970 IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
AND SELECTED URBAN AREAS
1960 1965 1967 1968 1970
State 2,853,214 3,107,249 3,175�627 3,294,420 3,409,169
(% Increase) (8.9) (2<,2) (3.7) (3.5)
King County 935,014 1,005,300 1,051,089 1,085,285 1,156,633
(% Increase) (7.5) (4,7) (3.3) (6.5)
Auburn 11,933 14,800 17,092 18,435 21,817
(% Increase) (24.0) ( ..>:>5) (7.9) (17.3)
Renton 18,800 21,900 23,068 24,550 25,258
(% Increase) (16.5) (5 3) (6..4) (2.8)
KENT 9,017 11,700 14,00g 15,835 16,275
(% Increase) (29.8) (10"1 ) (13.0) (2.8)
POPULATION PROJECTIONS
1975 ig8o 1985 1988
State 3,925,756(a) 4,399,300(a) 4,919,589(a) -
King County 1,305,677 1,469,097 1,649,732 1,760,700 .
KENT 27,000 36,000 46,000 509000
(% Increase) (42.1) (33.3) (27.8) (8.2)
KENT PLANNING AREA 60,0oo 89,000 127,000 145,0o0
(% Increase) (46.3) (48.3) (42<.7) (14.2)
(a) Population Forecasts, State of Washington, 1965-1985
State Planning Series No. ; Planning & Community Affairs
Agency, Olympia
THIS PAGE REVISED BY THE KENT
CITY COUNCIL.,. 00TOBER 18, 1971,
BY RESOLUTION N0. 706.
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This chapter discusses existing land use and estimated land use requirements
in the Kent Planning Area for the year 1988.
Estimated future land use requirements are based on projected population
growth, existing land use, and some recent trends in construction activity.
The Planning Commission also developed a statement of land use objectives.
These objectives are based upon the kind of environment the residents of Kent
seem to want as learned from extensive public hearings.
To clarify the text, the following definitions are used in this chapter:
V Agriculture
An area preserved primarily for agriculture, dairy farming,
poultry farming, animal husbandry, grazing and horticulture.
Residence - Agriculture
An area in which both agricultural and residential uses are
permitted uses,
Residence - Low Density
An area consisting primarily of single family homes on one
or more individual lots.
Residence - Medium-High Density
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An area consisting primarily of structures containing two or more
dwelling units.
Mobile Home Park
A common court designed for accommodation of individual mobile
homes.
Commercial (Central Business District)
Area designated to conduct the community's commerce which is
composed primarily of retail stores and office buildings and
Lother uses generally considered compatible therewith.
Highway-Oriented Commercial District
L An area in which heavy equipment is rented or sold, including
vehicles and machinery requiring outdoor display.
Neighborhood or Community Business District
LAn area in which neighborhood or community shopping and
services are conducted,
L Industry
An area reserved for industrial uses generally known as heavy
industry, Industries permitted in this area are allowed legal
noxious emissions, minimum setback and minimum lot coverage
restrictions. Commercial use is restricted and residential use
is limited to caretaker facilities.
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Industrial Park
An area established which requires high standards of operation and
environment and which is reserved for uses generally known as
heavy and light industry. Operational development plans and sub-
sequent operation shall clearly demonstrate that processes will be
controlled so as to minimize external noxious effects. Reasonable
setbacks, screening, marginal landscaping, lot coverage restrictions
and area compatibility will be the essence of this concept. Commercial
use is restricted and residential use is limited to caretaker facilities.
Neighborhood
An area devoted to residential and residentially-oriented uses (such
as churches, schools and parks). The area is usually of sufficient
size to support an elementary school, and is usually bounded by
arterial streets, natural barriers or non-living areas.
Planned Unit Development
A concept of housing development on a given parcel of land that gives
primacy` to attractiveness and whereby an undivided area of open space
is provided by permitting proportionate reduction in lot sizes, or by
allowing a more concentrated arrangement of residences (single family
through high rise apartments) to a degree that is commensurate with the
additional land that will be made available thereby for open space.
Open Space
Open space can be defined as the counterpart of development: land
which is not used for buildings or structures.
Existing Land Use. Existing land use was surveyed and tabulated in May, 1967.
At that time 12 percent of the land in Kent was used for agriculture, 8 percent
for industry, and approximately 7 percent for residential use. More than
60 percent of the land in Kent was vacant, undeveloped land; (Table 2).
A city with three-fifths of the land inside its city limits still vacant can
make long range plans, plans that can be carried out by residents determined to
control their environment.
Trends. The number of building permits issued in 1969 and 1970 declined sub-
stantially from the 210 issued in 1968. The greatest decline in permits occured
in residential construction. In 1968, 127 permits were issued for single family
dwellings, while 51 were issued in 1969 and only 28 in 1970o Twenty-eight (28)
permits were issued for multi-family buildings in 1968 while only 6 were issued
in 1969 and only 6 were issued in 1970. This trend reflects the general decline
in the economy of the Puget Sound region.
Rezoning in the 1968-1970 period continued in approximately the same trend as
the 1960-1968 period. Changes to industrial classifications continue to make
up almost half of the rezone actions. (See Table B in the Appendix).
THIS PAGE REVISED BY THE KENT
CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 18, 1971,
BY RESOLUTION NO. 706.
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Estimated Future Land Requirements, Analysis of a land use survey made of
The City of Kent in May 1967 indicates the actual amount of land used in
ratio to each 1,000 persons in the population. The following compares these
ratios with the 1988 Kent Planning Area projection developed in Table 2:
Acres per 1,000 Population
City of Kent Kent Planning Area
Land Use May 1967 1988 Projection
Residential 45.9 20.4
Commercial 12.4 10.2
Industrial 51.5 23.0
Public & Semi-public 16.8 8.9
Roads & Streets 41.7 25.6
Agriculture 76.5 23.0
This analysis is based on a 1967 City of Kent population of 14,009 persons
and a 1988 Kent Planning Area population projection of 145,000; however,
the actual land use in 1988 will be the result of trends in land use, demands
of industry, demands for residences by types (single family or multi-family)
as they may occur.
In projecting the land use requirements for 1988, as shown in Table 2, a
number of assumptions were made and certain specific needs were recognized.
Also, as a result of public hearings and other expressions of community senti-
ment on the part of the residents of Kent regarding the desired quality of
the environment, several objectives and policies pertaining to land use were
adopted for this Plan„ Land use proposals for 1988 are then summarized.
Assumptions
1. Land in agricultural use will receive some kind of tax relief and
other forms of financial aid enabling such land to remain agricultural.
2. The trend to apartment living will continue to grow. In centers of
high population density there will be a growing need for more adequate
access, parking, and open space.
3. The central business district will be redeveloped in accordance with
the recommendations of the Development Plan prepared by the John Graham
Company in 1966.
4. The Space requirements for industrial land will continue to increase.
5. The demand for recreation areas, open space, new schools, and a civic
center will increase.
6. Streets, highways and freeways will continue to occupy an increasing
amount of land.
7. Vacant land in the Kent Planning Area will be absorbed by the steadily
increasing demand for residential, industrial and recreational space.
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Needs. The following needs were recognized in the preparation of this Plan:
1. Preservation of some of the existing agriculture areas.
L2. Additional parks and playgrounds to overcome the present deficiencies
based upon accepted standards (see Table 3, page 21) , and to provide
sufficient land area for such parks and playgrounds for the future
L population.
3. Preservation of natural open space areas that are physically not readily
L adaptable to development, and of other areas that are usually and
peculiarly situated so as to be in the best interest of the public by
being left as open space.
L4. Development of reasonable standards for the preservation of natural
amenities in conjunction with industrial development and to prevent
v noxious pollution of air, water, sound and vision.
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6- 5. The present emphasis on construction of apartments (multi-family
residential) and the manifestation of a trend throughout the more
populated sectors of the county toward construction of high-rise
�.. apartments, indicates that provisions must be made for such con-
struction in the Kent area. Incorporated in the Comprehensive Plan,
therefore, is the recognition that high-rise apartment dwellings are
compatible with:
(a) Land abutting arterial streets or highways, provided such
construction is deemed by the Planning Commission to be
harmonious with the surroundings.
(b) Within the fringes of commercial areas, provided not view
obstructing to surrounding residential neighborhoods.
(c) Where the topography lends itself to such construction
without unduly obstructing the view from the neighboring
residential areas.
LObjectives. Objectives of this Plan for future land use are:
1. Provide for the highest and the best use of the land in the public
interest.
L 2. Promote the coordinated .development of the land in this City.
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L 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from conflicting land uses and
from hazardous through-traffic. (It is for this reason that
schools and parks are located in or near the center of neighbor-
L hoods) and commercial districts are concentrated at the inter-
sections of neighborhood boundaries.
4. Prevent mixed land uses. Occasional exceptions are apartments and
motels in some commercial areas, and motels, restaurants, banks
and service stations to a limited extent in industrial areas.
5. Limit placement of billboards, wrecking yards, and junk yards to
L areas where their appearance will be least objectional to the public.
6. Reserve areas for commercial use in proportion to need for commercial
L areas.
L 7. Conserve in the interest of the public the natural environmental
qualities provided by the Green River. The proposed Green River Green
Belt provides an opportunity for the City of Kent to preserve mean-
ingful open space. The cities in the Green River Valley, along with
L King County, are joining in an effort to protect the banks of the
Green River from unwise development and to provide a recreation corridor
through the Valley. The City of Kent is cooperating with the other
Laffected localities to make this green belt concept a reality.
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Policies. In implementing control of the uses of land as described in this
Plan it is the intent of the City of Kent that decisions be made within the
framework of the following policies: —
1. Encourage construction of planned unit development in which dwellings
are grouped together abutting a permanently reserved open space.
2. Allow development of new commercial districts only to the extent needed
to provide essential day-to-day services for residential neighborhoods.
3. Consider professional and general service business offices as belong-
ing in districts classified as commercial.
4. Locate highway-oriented businesses near intersections of major arterials
as part of other business areas.
5. Permit churches, parks, open space, schools and utilities in all agri-
cultural and residential districts.
6. Discourage the extension of highway-oriented business in strips along
trafficways.
7. Develop compact, attractive shopping areas that are easily accessible,
have adequate customer parking and provide safe pedestrian ways.
8. Encourage automotive and allied sales and services to locate together
in the fringes of the central business district.
9. Segregate commercial uses into two groups: business and commercial,
concentrating business district and commercial uses in specific areas.
10. Encourage service, distribution and light fabrication enterprises
to locate in the fringes of the central business district or adjacent
to industrial areas.
11. Locate industries that are likely to produce maximum allowable noise,
smoke and other noxious or otherwise disagreeable effects, in areas
appropriate for safeguarding the environmental qualities of the City
and where there is adequate space adjacent to the site to allow gradual
transition of land-use application into successively higher restricted
zones.
12. Recognize the trend of increased per capita vehicular ownership in
establishing off-street parking standards pertaining to residential
developments.
13. Encourage parking beneath buildings in multi-family dwelling structures.
14. Develop high density residential structures in the following areas:
- land abutting arterial streets or highways and where
such construction is harmonious with the surrounding
area
- land at the fringe of commercial areas
- hillsides or gullies where they will not be
unduly view obscuring to neighboring residential areas.
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LSummary of Land Use Proposals. The following types of land use are recommended:
Industrial Parks
Type A - An industrial area that has high standards regarding performance,
development, design, screening and lot coverage. It is best suited for
locations where preservation of natural amenities for maintaining an
attractive environment is of prime importance, such as in the. areas situ-
ated adjacent to freeways or located within the surroundings of a resi-
Ldential neighborhood without detriment to that locality.
Type B - An industrial area with lower standards regarding performance,
screening, landscaping, lot coverage. Commercial uses are limited to
:- service garages, branch banks, restaurants, public facilities, transient
lodgings, regional home offices.
LType C - An area in which performance, screening, lot coverage, and setback
requirements are less restrictive, and additional commercial uses are per-
mitted.
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Industry
As indicated on the land use map, most of the Valley flat land north of the
core area of Kent and lying.between the Green River and the Valley Freeway
is designated for industrial use and the land south of the core area, between
the West and East Valley Highways is also proposed for industrial purposes.
In the north part of the Valley, the area bounded by the river on the west and
on the east by 72nd Avenue extended, is considered for Industrial Park devel
opment, as is the land on the east side of the Valley lying between the
�.- East Valley Highway and the Valley Freeway, while the land between the rail-
roads or immediately adjacent thereto is designated as "Industrial". The land
to the south of Soo 264th Street and between the railroads is classified as
Industry and the remainder of the land between the West and East Valley High-
ways in this south sector, as Industrial Park. The areas proposed for
Industry and Industrial Park around the perimeters of the downtown core area
of Kent are shown on the land use map.
Commerce
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Proposed commercial districts are situated in the central business district,
at the intersections of major highways and in areas where local neighbor
hood shopping districts are needed or are already existing.
LAgriculture
Agriculture is proposed in two areas, both south of the cross-valley express-
way; one area along the western edge of the valley and the other area along
the eastern edge of the valley. It is recognized that many factors, most of
which are beyond the control of local government, may require change of use
to something other than agriculture. Such factors shall be given due consid-
eration in the future zoning or rezoning of lands designated in this Plan as
agriculture, if and when such lands become part of the corporate limits of.
M the City of Kent. Therefore, the designation as agriculture may be regarded
GL as a desirable but transitional use.
Residence-Agriculture
The flat valley ground west of the Green River and north of the Kent-Des Moines
Highway is proposed generally as Residence-Agriculture,
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Residence
Two types of residential areas are shown on the land use map -- single family
and multi-family.
Single family areas are situated primarily on the extensive plateau
areas east and west of the Kent Valley and in existing residential
areas on the Valley floor.
Multi-family areas are shown in accordance with the Needs (No. 5) and
the Policies (No. 14) in this chapter. Distinctions within the
multi-family category, ego , "High Density" and "Medium Density" are
more appropriately treated in the zoning ordinances.
Certain areas on the east slope of West Hill, north of the Kent-DesMoines
Road, shown in this Plan as "Residence - Low Density", shall be re-examined
by the Planning Commission upon its first annual review following adoption
of the Plan. The appropriateness of redesignating the aforementioned areas
as "Residence - Medium-High Density" shall have first consideration.
-en Space
Open space is an essential element in the character and quality of the urban
environment.
Areas designated as open space may be either privately or publicly owned.
It is recognized, however, that actual use of the land cannot be limited
to open space unless the City or other public agency acquires title or
rights to such land.
In Kent, regulatory measures provide the most basic controls on the quality
of the environment, and since regulation does not involve compensation to
landowners, care must be taken to avoid too stringent restrictions.
Acquisition of full or partial rights to land by either public agencies or
private groups is the most certain means to preserve open space. Acquisition
may be accomplished through purchase, condemnation, donation, leaseback or
purchase of easement.
The map entitled "Future Land Use" shows the various areas of land use as
proposed in this Plan. The map and the text must be considered together
for proper interpretation.
THIS PAGE REVISED BY THE KENT
CITY COUNCIL, OCTOBER 18, 19719
BY RESOLUTION NO. 706.
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Chapter III
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Public facilities are those land areas and physical improvements which are
generally owned and operated by governmental agencies and to which the
public has direct access. Public facilities are treated as two sub-groups
in this Plan. The first group, Public Services and Utilities, includes
water and sewer systems, fire stations, city hall, post offices, refuse
disposal sites, etc. The second group, Educational and Recreational Facili-
ties, includes schools, parks, open space, libraries, etc.
A. Public Services and Utilities
1. Water and sewer systems. The water and sewer systems which will have
the most significant impact on future development of the Kent area are those
developed and planned by the City of Seattle and Metro. Systems already
built and others planned by these two agencies will accelerate industrial
and residential growth, the latter particularly in the eastern sections of
the Kent planning area. The general location of existing and proposed
extensions of these water and sewer mains is shown on the map titled /°Public
Services and Utilities"; the map also shows water mains of the City of Kent
serving the area south and east of Lake Meridian. Scale of the map does not
permit inclusion of all of the water and sewer systems operated by the City
of Kent; however, Kent's mains serve areas already developed and can serve many
other areas to be developed in the future.
The direction of the expansion of these utilities, their timing, and their
financing should be subject to continuing review and coordination by the
Planning Commission and the City departments directly responsible for
engineering and construction. Equally important, is the continuing coordi-
nation between the utility divisions of the City of Kent, the City of Seattle
and Metro.
2. Storm Drainage. The City of Kent, along with other cities in the Green
River Valley and King County, has joined in an agreement with the King County
Soil and Water Conservation District and the U.S. Soil Conservation Service
for' the implementation of Watershed Work Plans for the Green River Valley.
The. plans provide for channels, floodgates, and pumps to drain storm runoff
in the valley. Construction of the main pumping plant, at the mouth of the
Black River, was begun in 1970. However, the Army Corps of Engineers has
indicated that the addition of water from the pumping station will necessitate
raising dikes along the Green River in order to maintain the existing level
of flood protection. This additional project is now in the planning stage.
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It is an objective of this Plan that coordinated planning and development
of water,' sewer and drainage facilities be achieved in the interest of
economy, efficiency and the guidance of future land development in the Kent
planning area.
3 proposed
. Fire Stations. Existingand fire stations (shown on the
map of "Public Services and Utilities") were designated by the Fire Depart-
ment of the City of Kent. General location of future fire stations outside
of the present city limits were coordinated with the county fire station plan
of the King County Planning Department. The location of these facilities is
based on "a system of service areas determined' by character and density of
expected development, topography, accessibility to arterial streets, and
railroad crossings. By consensus of the administrators for the affected" fire
departments, the locations suggested will best serve the existing and future
L population of Kent.
4. City Hall. Kent's City Hall, completed in June, 1971, provides a ._
focal point within the core of the City. The 'in city' site was selected
to provide citizens convenient access to govern-mental offices.
5. Post Offices. The location of Kent's existing main post office is
shown on the Public i Services and Utilities map.
r _ Also shown is the location
of the new East Hill branch. It is likely, however, that as the population
�►- of the Kent planning area approaches the estimate of 145,000, that additional
�- or larger postal facilities will be required, The impact of new locations or
expansion of existing facilities should be carefully considered in the future.
6. Refuse Disposal Sites (Garbage Dumps)o Three existing refuse disposal
facilities are shown in the Plan.; a site north of S. 188th Street and west of
Interstate #5; the Midway Fill, west of Interstate Highway #5 and north of
S. 252nd Street; the newly created land fill area operated by the City of
Seattle in the vicinity of Military Road and the Kent-DesMoines" Road.
r Recent controversy surrounding the last named of these sites illustrates
the importance of careful planning and stringent controls in determining
the location and usefulness of this type of facility. Although the Plan does
not show locations for additional refuse handling sites, it is obvious that
additional sites will be required for a growing population. It is one of
the most important (and noxious) of planning and municipal housekeeping
chores, but one which city officials cannot refuse to handle.
L It is an objective of this Plan that public facilities of every type and
�- description, built or operated by any public agency, shall be adequate for
short range and long range needs, and that they shall be so located and
designed as to be an aesthetic as well as a functional asset to the area.
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B. Educational and Recreational Facilities.
1. Libraries. Kent's present library contains about 4200 square feet.
Based on standards of the American Library Association (600 sq. ft. per 1000
population) , it should contain about 9600 square feet to serve the present
population of 161000 in the City of Kent. An addition of approximately 11,000
square feet is currently planned for the library.
These same library standards call for a central library facility to serve a
population of about 25,000. Additional libraries should be developed in
county areas. The program for library development prepared by the King County
Library Board and the County Planning Department should be more fully reviewed
to determine adequacy of proposals for the Kent planning area. This review
and development of standards and locations for additional library facilities
shall be part of the Planning Commission's continuing work program.
Nevertheless, future library locations are shown in the Plan based on the
Library Location Plan of the King County Planning Department, July 1965.
2. Schools. Existing and proposed schools, as well as school district
boundary lines, are shown on the Education and Recreation facilities map.
The four school districts in Kent are : Kent #415, Federal Way #210, Highline #401,
and Renton #403. All are part of Intermediate School District #110, which
encompasses all of King County and Bainbridge Island.
Since public schools are an integral part of the community, liaison should be
established with all four districts to insure that citizen participation is on
a high level and that when possible, public school facilities are used to the
greatest extent possible by the citizens. One such possibility is joint use of
school library facilities.
3. Parks, Open Space and Recreation. This Plan recommends that the exist-
ing 215 acres of parks and playfields by increased to over 1,700 acres by the
year 1988. This recommendation is based on standards of the National Recreation
Association as shown in Table 3.
The distribution of these facilities is based in part on the estimated popu-
lation of the Local Planning Areas as shown in Table 4.
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BY RESOLUTION NO. 706.
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Other factors considered in the proposals as shown in the Plan for Education
and Recreation facilities are the age characteristics of the future population.
It is assumed that age group ratios will be similar to those of today:
20,000 under five years of age
15,660 five to nine years of age
13,920 ten to .fourteen, years of age
10,150 fifteen to nineteen years of age
66,845 twenty to sixty years of age
17,545 sixty years and over
145,000 Total
The Plan shows only the major open spaces and parks, A system of neighbor-
hood and community parks as well as a series of neighborhood and community
centers must be developed to provide the full complement of active and passive
Lrecreation facilities required by various age groups. Tables 3 and 4 serve
as a guide for future planning in the Local Planning Areas.
The City of Kent already conducts an excellent recreation program, and is
actively engaged in park acquisition, These programs and acquisitions should
be guided by the following general objectives and policies:
i 1. As a minimum, future park and recreation facilities shall be in
l• accordance with the standards of the National Recreation Associ-
ation as shown in Table 3.
2. The natural amenities of the Kent Planning Area shall be preserved
to the maximum possible extent.
3. The banks of the Green River shall remain accessible to the public
for active or passive recreation by whatever means are available
to the City or other public agencies, i.e, through purchase,
dedications, easements, etc. (This is further justified by the
State Park Department's program for the preservation of the
Green River Gorge).
4. The continuing development of flood plain easements for
recreational use as currently programmed by the Department
r of Fish and Game shall be encouraged.
5• right-of-ways g voltage high ht-of-wa s The ri of e electric transmission lines
shall be made accessible for passive and active recreational use
wherever possible.
6. Future planning shall take into account historic sites and
buildings. These shall be integrated into future development
in the Kent Planning Area.
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TABLE 3
RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR RECREATION AREAS AND FACILITIES
FOR THE KENT PLANNING AREA 1968-1988
(Based on standards of the National Recreation Association)
NATIONAL ACRES TOTAL ACRES TOTAL ACRES
RECREATION EXISTING NEEDED NEEDED
RECREATION AREAS STANDARDS 1968 (A) IN 1968 (B) IN 1988 (C)
*Minor Parks 6.00 acres/1000 persons 195 222 870
"Major Parks 6.25 acres/1000 persons 20 231 906
215 453 1776
NATIONAL NUMBER SHOULD TOTAL NUMBER
RECREATION RECREATION EXISTING HAVE NEEDED
FACILITIES STANDARDS 1968 (A) IN 1968 (B) IN 1988 (C)
Swimming Pools 1 p001/15,000 persons None 2-3 10
Baseball
Diamonds 1 diamond/6,000 persons 5 6 24
Tennis Courts 1 court/29000 persons 8 19 23
Softball
Diamonds 1 diamond/3,000 persons 2 12 45
Golf Course
(18 Hole) 1 course/507000 persons None 1 3
Handball Courts 1 court/10,000 persons None 4 15
Neighborhood
Centers 1 center/5,000 persons 1 7 �9
Community
Centers 1 center/20�000 persons None 2 7
*Minor Parks include playgrounds, playfields and school areas
**Major Parks is over 50 acres or a green belt and trail system
(A) Includes school acres and facilities
(B) Based on 1968 estimated population in Kent Planning Area (37,217)
(C) Based on 1988 estimated population in Kent Planning Area (145,000)
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POPULATION OF LOCAL PLANNING AREAS
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B 1,419 3,102
C 2,380 7,809
D 1,178 7,000
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F 760 6,700
G l,014 3,010
H 1,584 5,636
I 430 2,900
J 232 3,100
x 1,409 4,000
L 1,650 4,000
M 765 6,000
N 1,531 7,000
0 354 41089
P 490 4,400
Q 1,366 7,062
R 19445 4,320
S 3,544 4,915
T 2,080 5,000
U 1,620 9,600
t.. v 980 3,400
w 637 3,600
x 1,343 3,434
y 841 3,880
z 898 7,351
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Chapter IV
CIRCULATION
Recognizing the interrelationship of transportation and patterns of land use, the
circulation element of this plan is designed to reinforce land use policies
previously expressed in this document. This section addresses itself to the
majority circulation system and to the location of future transportation
corridors; not to the selection of specific routes, Minor street improvements
and route selection are more appropriately treated in special engineering and
planning studies. The circulation plan is intended to serve as a guide for
more detailed studies such as route establishment, project programming and the
establishment of road design criteria.
Travel in the Kent planning area can be divided into two broad categories.
LThrough traffic is oriented on a north-south axis to the Seattle and Tacoma
areas. This flow represents about 75 percent of the total trips for the Kent
Lplanning area. North-south traffic movements are served by Pacific Highway,
Interstate 5, West Valley Highway and the Valley Freeway - East Valley
Highway networks. East-west traffic movements are served by Interstate 405,
Kent-DesMoines Road, Meeker Street, Canyon Drive, S.E. 256th Street,
S. 212th Street, S. 208th Street, and S.E. 240th Street.
Internal circulation is oriented on an east-west axis, with traffic movements from
residential areas on East and West Hills to neighborhood commercial centers
and the Central Business District on the Valley floor. A conflict exists on
Meeker Street because it not only serves through traffic but also provides
access to the Central Business District, a major center of pedestrian activity.
The at-grade rail crossings also cause a major disruption of east-west traffic
movements. These at-grade crossings are also a safety hazard.
Numerous studies indicate that the circulation network as it presently exists is
inadequate for traffic volumes projected for the next twenty years. The area
lacks a balanced highway network. Existing freeways and expressways can be
modified to handle increased traffic volume without the necessity of new
freeway construction. However, extensive improvement of existing state highways,
county roads and city arterials will also be required.
Although the Plan implicitly assumes that the private automobile will continue
to be the primary transportation mode in the Kent planning area and in other
parts of the Region, it recognizes the importance of existing rail transporta-
tion for the growing industrial areas of the Green River Valley. The details
of spur lines serving large industrial tracts are not shown on the Plan, but
the need for them is recognized and encouraged as an integral part of the
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Valley's industrial development.
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This Plan also recognizes the desirability of developing an efficient mass
transportation system. Therefore, the "Circulaion" Plan includes a rapid transit
line as recommended by DeLeuw Cather & Company in its report to METRO in 1967
as part of a rapid transit system for the Seattle Metropolitan Area.
Finally, the Circulation Plan graphically identifies existing and proposed
streets and highways; proposed freeways such as the Eastside Freeway are
shown on the map although it is not yet officially designated as part of the
State Highway System. Moreover, the alignment or routing of such freeways
is not exact, nor can it be until route hearings are held by the State Highway
Commission. The Plan assumes the approximate locations and the Planning
Commission approves and recommends the general locations of streets and high-
ways as shown in this Plan.
Definitions
Freeway
A divided, high speed, high capacity roadway designed for through traffic,
having full access control and separation of grade crossings.
Expressway
A divided roadway designed for through traffic having partial access
control and grade separations at major intersections.
Major Arterial
A roadway connecting major activity centers, providing access to and from
freeways or expressways and providing direct access to abutting properties.
Secondary Arterial
A roadway connecting minor activity centers and facilities with inter-
sections at grade and providing access to abutting properties.
Collector
A street which serves an intermediate collection and distribution function
between local access streets and arterial streets.
Local Street
A street which serves only abutting properties and which provides direct
access to all such properties.
Scenic Drive
A roadway which provides a route for recreation travel through corridors
of scenic interest.
Goals
The goal for the circulation element of the Plan is to: Provide for the safe,
efficient and convenient movement of people and goods.
Needs
Studies of the major circulation needs in the Kent Planning Area show that there
is a need to:
1. Minimize travel distance and travel time wherever possible;
2. Provide separate automobile and truck routes in this City;
3. Provide offstreet parking areas, adequate in size and number, to
serve their function of freeing the streets in Kent for the
unrestricted movement of traffic.
4. Separate automobile traffic from pedestrian traffic, particularly
in the downtown section. This need has been recognized in proposed
plans for redevelopment of the central business district.
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Objectives. It is an objective in this element of the Plan to:
1. Develop an arterial system that will encourage fast, through-traffic
to use arterial streets on the boundaries of neighborhoods and
discourage through-traffic within neighborhoods.
2. Provide streets and arterials that will meet City and State
standards.
3. Minimize traffic congestion.
4. Provide routes for truck traffic and for through traffic that will
s not conflict with local traffic.
5. Develop offstreet parking areas that will be adequate to provide
free movement of traffic on city streets.
6. Provide trafficways that will have the least conflict with schools
and with home-to-school movements.
Policies
� . The City of Kent shall take all such reasonable steps within its
power to secure adequate right-of-way for streets and roads over
which it has jurisdiction.
2. Circulation routes shall have adequate reserved rights-of-way to
accommodate future as well as existing traffic volumes.
L3. All parts of the circulation system shall be scaled to the
function they are to perform in conformance with the density and
total population of an area and its related land use requirements.
4. Trafficways in the Kent Comprehensive Plan shall be coordinated
r with County, State, and neighboring cities,
5. Major arterials shall be located on community boundaries, where
possible, and always on neighborhood boundaries.
6. Secondary arterials shall be located on neighborhood boundaries
and shall be located where they can collect and distribute traffic
from major arterials to less important streets, or directly to
traffic destinations.
7. Elimination of at-grade crossings on main rail lines or design of
sophisticated signal devices at such crossings shall be pursued by the
City in order to reduce loss of life, reduce traffic delays, to increase
the efficiency of railroad operations and to reduce inconvenience and
annoyance to the general public, The number of spur lines across
city streets should be minimized. Each. spur line should serve the
largest possible area and operating hours should be regulated.
L8. The City of Kent should adopt street standards patterned after
those in Table 3-1, "Street Design Standards", page 51 of the 1964
King County Comprehensive Plan.
9. This Plan proposes that sidewalks, overpasses-underpasses be built in
f close vicinity to each school in Kent, to provide safe home-to-school
Lroutes for children; pedestrian maps be built as designed in the
redeveloped central business district to separate pedestrians and
automobiles. A pedestrian walkway should be provided across Mill
Creek Canyon.
Proposals, The Circulation system proposed for the Kent Planning Area is
described in the list of existing and proposed trafficways. The list includes
general right-of-way standards, number of moving lanes and anticipated
daily traffic volumes.
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The following is a list of existing and proposed interchanges and grade
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Interstate #5 Freeway the interchanges are installed and in use.
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L - Interstate #5
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- East Valley Highway
- South 272nd, 240th St. , 208th St.
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LCross-valley Expressway at the following locations
- Meeker Street - Reith Road
- Valley Freeway
- East Valley Highway
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crossings and at the following points:
Valley Freeway
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Chapter V
LTHE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION
The comprehensive plan is a guide to future development. An implementation
Lprogram, however, makes the comprehensive plan more than a passive guideline.
It becomes a commitment for the City to actively work toward achievement of
rthe goals and objectives of the plan. In order for a plan to be meaningful it
must serve as a framework and guideline to decision making, it must have an
Laction program, and to be effective it must be implemented.
L 1. Zoning Ordinance, The present zoning ordinance needs to be replaced or
drastically amended. The ordinance should more precisely reflect the general
land use recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. A new zoning ordinance
should include a provision for "Planned Unit Development" which permits more
flexible arrangement of buildings and lot shapes than the rigid set-back
Lrequirements of the present ordinance; such a provision should also offer
incentives for the creation of greater open space in developments than is
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presently achieved. The ordinance should also specify "performance"
standards for various types of land uses, especially industrial land use.
This will require taking into account advances in technology which, in many
�J cases, make modern industry much less objectionable than those which were in
existence when zoning first came into vogue.
Planned Unit Development and performance standard provisions will, however,
L require staff of sufficient size and competence for effective administration;
it will also demand more sophisticated review of individual projects on the
part of the Planning Commission and City Council,
2. Subdivision Ordinance. Kent's rapid development may mean that a new
L subdivision ordinance deserves higher priority than a new zoning code.
LThe present ordinance is particularly weak in its procedural requirements.
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and is, therefore, difficult to administer. Since the subdivision of land
includes the creation of new streets as well as new building sites, the
adequacy of the ordinance is critical for the community as a whole as well
as for the particular area being platted.
3. Capital Improvement Program. The provision of public facilities con-
stitutes the huge capital investment required of the city and other public
agencies. The need for public facilities is generally at least two years
ahead of the revenues to pay for them. Therefore, programming of these
investments of public funds, indicating the priorities, and identifying the
sources of funds, is crucial if the city is to have any hope of achieving
the standards and development objectives described in the Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Commission should be the instigator and the coordinator for a
Capital Improvement program. A six-year arterial plan is already required of
communities sharing in state collected gas tax funds. Other public facili-
ties should have the same care in capital planning, even if no superior
government specifically requires it.
4. Mandatory Referral. As a matter of policy, the City Council should
require that all public improvements by any governmental agency in the plan-
ning area be referred to the City Planning Commission for review and comment.
In particular, the planning commission should be prepared to indicate if
specific projects are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
5. Periodic Review of the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan must be reviewed
by the planning commission and the city council. Initially this should be
done on an annual basis. In view of the numerous areas which this Plan has
not treated in the depth they deserve, frequent and regular review should
initially focus on these sections which need strengthening. Moreover, popu-
lation projections and land use requirements will change. A city is not a
static entity; nor should its plan be. This does not mean that the Plan
should be changed just for the sake of change or for the limited interest
of the few.
Among other factors to be considered in greater depth in future review of
the Plan shall be the geologic, hydrologic and seismic characteristics of
the planning area and their implications for future development of the area.
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6. Coordination Between City Departments® Coordination between city depart-
ments becomes increasingly critical as the city grows in population and land
area, Steps have already been taken at the administrative level of the City
to facilitate inter-departmental communication and to improve working relation-
ships, but the Plan itself should be used as a vehicle to coordinate plans and
programs of various departments.
7. Coordination Between Autonomous Governments, The City has long recognized
that a community cannot be effectively planned except within the context of
the region in which it is situated, The City of Kent should continue to play
I� a leading role in coordinating the activities of various jurisdictions. The
City's participation in the work of the Puget Sound Governmental Conference
should be continued to assure that productivity and tangible results are
derived from the expenditure of funds and man-hours that are being invested.
8. Review of Policies on Annexation and Utility Extensions. The geographic
area of the City will probably continue to grow. Municipal services constitute
a strong incentive for property owners to annex their land to a city. More-
over, Kent is already providing water service to areas as far as three miles
beyond the city limits. Should the City continue to do so? Should the City
require annexation of lands prior to extending these types of services? Is
the leap-frogging of residential development justified simply because municipal
( services are available? On the other hand, if the City of Kent does not pro-
Lvide these services, will the availability of Seattle water and Metro sewers
encourage new incorporations? And are such incorporations in the best interests
of the City of Kent? These are some of the questions to which city officials
must address themselves if the Comprehensive Plan is to be relevant to the
( area's future development. The King County Boundary Review Board is
Lauthorized to review annexations in the light of a number of criteria,
including immediate and prospective population of the area proposed to.be
annexed, the configuration of the area, land uses, comprehefisive plans,
zoning, per capita assessed valuation, topography, natural boundaries,
drainage basins, community facilities, the present and future need for
municipal services, and the effect of the proposed annexation on adjacent areas.
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9, The Comprehensive Plan. The map following this page, the Comprehensive
r Plan, incorporates the proposals for major land use, circulation, open
Lspace and certain public facilities such as schools and illustrates their
r interrelationships.
All of the other maps contained in the preceding chapters comprise elements
Lof the Comprehensive Plan which because of practical considerations such as
scale and readability cannot be shown on the final map. The other maps (as
well as the text and tables) are, however, an integral part of the Comprehensive
Plan.
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B I B L I O G R A P H Y
A. DOCUMENTS AND REFERENCES USED IN THE PREPARATION OF THE PLAN
Published Material:
1. Development Plan, Kent, Washington, John Graham & Company,
July 15, 1966.
2. Kent Zoning Proposal, John Graham & Company, July 15, 1966.
3. Green River Valley Transportation Study, V.I.S.T.A.
4. Comprehensive Plan, 1957, Ivan Bloch & Associates.
5. Zoning Ordinance #1071, City of Kent, Harlan Nelson &
Associates, Oswego, Oregon, August 1960.
6. Eastside Freeway - Auburn Vicinity to Bothell Vicinity,
Washington State Highway Commission Legislative Study, Sept. 1968.
7. King County Comprehensive Plan, King County Planning Dept. , 1964.
8. King County Zoning (Publications)
9. Park Site Selection Study, King County Planning Dept. , 1963.
10. Ten Year Program For Open Space Acquisition, King County
Planning and Park Departments, March 1967.
11. Major Streets & Highways Plan, Office of the King County
Engineer and King County Planning Department, 1964.
12. Report of a Planning Project for Kent, Washington, Ivan Bloch
& Associates, July 1959.
13. Puget Sound Transportation Plan, Puget Sound Governmental
Conference, October 1967.
14. Report on a Comprehensive Plan for the Seattle Metropolitan
Area, DeLeuw, Cather & Company, October 1967.
Unpublished Material:
1. Kent Annexation Map
2. Kent School District Map
3. Bonneville Power Administration Transmission Line Map for King County.
4. Kent Post Office Service Area Map
5. Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (METRO) Facilities Map
6. United States Geological Survey Maps
7. Aerial Topographic Maps, Walker & Whiteford, Inc. , Dec. 1964
8. Kent Population Map (by precincts) , April 1968
9. City of Kent Existing Land Use Map, 1967
10. Sanitary Sewer Vicinity Map
11. Six-year Arterial Street Improvement Plan Map
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B. OTHER DOCUMENTS AND REFERENCES RECOMMENDED IN FUTURE PLANNING
1. Project Open Space 35 Volumes, Puget Sound Governmental
Conference, 1965.
2. Transportation Study, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Area,
Lewis-Redford Engineers, Washington State Department of Highways,
! January 1969.
3A East Valley Health, Welfare & Recreation Study, Council of
Planning Affiliates, 1967, Seattle.
4. A Survey of Zoning Ordinances, Puget Sound Governmental Conference.
� . 5. A Survey of Building Codes, Puget Sound Governmental Conference.
6. A Survey* of Subdivision Codes, Puget Sound Governmental Conference.
7. A Study of South Area Park & Athletic Fields, David Jensen
Associates, October 1968.
L8. Seattle Comprehensive Plan Map
9. Green River Flood Control Zone District - Soil, Conservation
Service
10. Project Map - East Side Green River Watershed - Soil Conservation
LService
11. Sketch of Historic Sites by Clarence Shoff in files of Kent
LPlanning Department.
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C. GENERAL REFERENCES
L1. Kent Aerial Photos, Puget Sound Regional Transportation Study,
June 30, 1965.
L2. City of Kent Aerial Topographic Maps, 1" = 2001 , contour interval 51 ,
December 1964.
L3A Zoning Mazs:
(a) Des Moines
(b) Renton
(c) Auburn
(d) Kent
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A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T S
Acknowledgement is gratefully given to the following individuals
and agencies for their cooperation and assistance in developing
this Plans
KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
C. Wm Iles, Former Superintendent of Kent School District
Don Orr, Facilities Planner
OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Auburn
Highland
Federal Way
Maple Valley
Renton
PLANNING AGENCIES
Auburn Planning Department
Renton Planning Department
King County Planning Department
Puget Sound Governmental Conference
Valley Regional Planning Commission
OTHER AGENCIES
King County Highway Department
Washington State Highway Department
Association of Washington Cities
Kent Chamber of Commerce
Kent Library Board
Kent News-Journal
Kent Park Board
Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (METRO)