HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 12/14/2009 LAND USE & PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
December 14, 2009
Board Members Present: Chair Dana Ralph (Absent/Excused), Vice Chair Jack
Ottini, Steve Dowell, Alan Gray, Jon Johnson, Aleanna Kondelis-Haplin,
Barbara Phillips (Absent/Excused)
Staff Members Present: Fred Satterstrom, Gloria Gould-Wessen, Matt Gilbert,
Kim Adams Pratt, Pamela Mottram
3. Approval of Minutes
Dowell MOVED and Gray SECONDED a motion to Approve the November 23, 2009
Minutes. Motion PASSED 5-0.
4. Added Items Election of Officers
S. Communications None
6. Notice of Upcoming Meetings None
7. CPA-2007-4 Midway Design Guidelines (CPZ-2007-2)
Long Range Planner Gloria Gould-Wessen stated, for the record, that no submittals
had been received. Gould-Wessen gave an overview of the Guidelines and stated
that the public can review the Guidelines on the City of Kent's Website.
Gould-Wessen stated that the Guidelines reflect the vision of the Midway Subarea
Plan, and provide an effort to ensure that the Pacific Highway transportation
corridor is developed in support of future light rail development. The Guidelines will
supplement Kent City Code Zoning Title 15, and will supersede portions of the City
of Kent Construction Standards Manual.
Gould-Wessen stated that the Guidelines are divided into two major sections: The
first section, Site Design, addresses the arrangement of buildings, landscaping,
open space, circulation, and other features unique to locating the built
environment. The second section, Architectural Design, focuses on construction
materials, design details, and how the built form influences the sense of place.
Gould-Wessen stated that language in the Site Design section has been amended,
added or deleted for clarification, and to create more specific guidelines. She cited
the addition of language concerning; primary entry treatments, pedestrian level
windows, transition zones, revising sidewalk widths from 15 to 12 feet, the use of
display windows every 25 feet, site planning, and car-sharing opportunities.
Gould-Wessen stated that the Architectural Design section incorporates language
additions and deletions concerning: height, bulk and scale; architectural details,
unification of buildings, public distances from commercial entrances, commercial
displays, the utilization of special treatments for blank walls longer than twenty
(20) feet, signage, public and private lighting, and the deletion of landscaping LEED
criteria until LEED language is codified.
Midway Design Guidelines CPZ-2007-2
Land Use and Planning Board Hearing 1
December 14, 2009
Gould-Wessen stated that staff is recommending preliminary approval of the Design
Guidelines as presented with a final public hearing to be held in early 2010 once
other planning and regulatory pieces are in place; thereafter forwarding this on to
City Council for approval.
Gould-Wessen acknowledged that staff should consider the Boards' concerns with
the use of low-wattage lighting within delivery areas or high risk areas.
With no further discussion, Ottini declared the Public Hearing open.
Wayne Jones, PO Box 146, Renton, WA 98057 stated that the Guidelines need more
flexibility built in, so as not to discourage development.
Brad Corner, 14205 36th St. #100, Bellevue, WA 98006 stated that he believes that
certain requirements (such as setbacks) within the Guidelines should be evaluated
on a site specific basis so as not to preclude a potential use due to setback
mandates. He stated that reducing the height, bulk and scale of proposed
structures should be mandated.
Seeing no further speakers, Gray Moved and Johnson seconded a Motion to close
the public hearing. Motion Carried 5-0.
After deliberating, Johnson MOVED to preliminarily APPROVE the Midway Design
Guidelines as presented by staff noting that a final public hearing will be scheduled
once other planning and implementation pieces have been considered. Dowell
SECONDED the Motion. With no opposition, Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Election of Officers
Johnson MOVED to nominate Dana Ralph for the position of Chair and Dowell
SECONDED the Motion. Seeing no opposition, Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Johnson MOVED to nominate Jack Ottini for the position of Vice Chair and Dowell
SECONDED the Motion. Seeing no opposition, Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Adiournment
Vice-Chair Ottini adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Charlene Anderson, AICP, Planning Manager
Secretary of the Board
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Midway Design Guidelines CPZ-2007-2
Land Use and Planning Board Hearing 2
December 14, 2009