HomeMy WebLinkAbout972RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City
of Kent, Washington, amending a plan commonly
called the "East Hill Plan" which is an element
of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, an amendment to the City of Kent's East Hill
Plan, an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, has been pro-
posed, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
35A.63.073 of the Revised Code of Washington, hearings were held
before the Planning Commission of the City of Kent, and
WHEREAS,
mission on May 11,
to the City Council
be adopted, and
after
1982,
with
the
the
the
final hearing of the Planning Com-
proposed amended plan was forwarded
recommendation that the amendment
WHEREAS, the City Council held public hearings on the
proposed amendment on June~21, July 6, July 19, and August 2,
-1982, and following those hearings modified the recommendations
of the Planning Commission.
vlliEREAS, Resolution No. 969 was inadvertently adopted
on August 16, 1982, without the attachment referenced therein
and such attachment having now been prepared; NOW, THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, vlASHINGTON, DO
HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1: That the amendment of the East Hill Plan
attached hereto as Exhibit A, which plan is an element of the
City's Comprehensive Plan, be and hereby is incorporated herein
by reference as if fully set forth herein, and the same hereby
is adopted.
Section 2. That the East Hill Plan amendment be filed
with the City Clerk and in the office of the Planning Department
and be made available for public inspection upon request.
PASSED at a regular
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ATTEST:
~'~ MARIE~~ CLERK
I hereby certify that this is.a true copy of Resolution No.
p~~d by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, ~ dayof -¥ , 1982-~~
MARIE JENS~ CLERK
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CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
Current Members
Donald Baer, Chairman
MAYOR
ISABEL HOGAN
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
RICHARD CUSHING
CITY COUNCIL
Billie Johnson
Thomas S. Bailey
Bernie Biteman
Jon J.ohnson
Dan Kelleher
Tim Leahy
Dave ~~ooney
PLANNING COMMISSION
Helen Brooks, Vice-Chairman
John Astle
Barbara Bell
Bill Carey
Doug Cullen
Mary Louise Kilbourn
Michael Powers
Carol Stoner
Former Members
Tim Leahy
Dan Ke 11 eher
Tom Sharp
Harry Wi 11 i ams
Byron Baker
Planning Commission 1 s East Hill Plan Committee
Barbara Bell, Chairperson
l~ichael Powers
Harry Williams, Former Member
Byron Baker, Former Member
Tim Leahy, Former Member
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
Approach . . . . . . . . .
Planning Process .....
Study Area Characteristics
Kent Sphere of Interest.
Document Organization.
II. COMMUNITY ISSUES
Summary of Community Workshops
Summary of Telephone Survey.
III. GROWTH TRENDS ANALYSIS
Recent Growth Trends . . . . . .
Deve 1 opment Activity . . . . . .
Growth Trends Since World War II
East Hill Annexations .. .
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Growth Management Efforts .. .
IV. PLAN ELEI,1ENTS/RECOM~·1ENDATIONS
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Natural Environment Element.
Housing Element ...... .
Transportation Element .. .
Public Facilities and Services Element
Human Environment Element.
Human Resources Element. . . .
Land Use Element ...... .
Land Use Policies ... .
Land Use Classifications.
Adopted Land Use Map ...
V. IMPLEMENTATION
VI.
Recommended Ordinance Changes.
Coordination with King County.
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2. East Hi 11 Study Area .
3. Existing Land Use Map.
4 . Ex i s t i n g Z on i n g Map . .
5. Sphere of Interest Boundaries.
6. Lots Platted 1978-1981 ..... .
7. Building Permits Issued 1978-1981.
8. Number of Housing Units Per Square Mile.
9. Proposed Park Sites Map. . .
10. Adopted Land Use Plan Map .....
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I. INTRODUCTION
APPROACH
The preparation of area plans has been undertaken by the City of Kent to supple-
ment the City's Comprehensive Plan. The goals, objectives, and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan represent an expression of community intentions and aspira-
tions concerning the future of Kent and the areas within Kent•s Sphere of Inter-
est. The Comprehensive Plan is used by the Mayor, City Council, City Administra-
tor, Planning Commission, Hearing Examiner and city departments to guide growth,
development, and spending detisionsd Residents, land developers, business
representatives and others may refer t6 the plan as a statement of the City's
intentions concerning future development.
The East Hill Plan provides a more definite and specific interpretation of
Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies as these relate to the East
Hill area. The City's former East Hill Plan was adopted by the Kent City Council
in 1971. In 1981, City Council directed the Planning Department to prepare a
new East Hill Plan.
PLANNING PROCESS
Preliminary information concerning land use, population characteristics, housing,
public facilities and services, natural features, and transportation were collected
during the spring of 1981. Two public workshops held in ~1ay helped to identify
community issues and concerns. A telephone survey conducted during ~lay also
provided information regarding East Hill residents' attitudes and opinions about
public facilities and services, natural features, transportation, and community
development. Following the public workshops and completion of the telephone
survey, six citizen advisory committees representing East Hill area residents,
property owners, and businesses were appointed. Committee members assisted
in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and recommended implementation
measures for each element addressed in the plan. Each committee was chaired
by a member of the Planning Commission and met regularly during the months of
July through December. During January and February of 1982, preliminary land use
concepts were developed and presented for comment and review to citizen advisory
committee members and others at a public meeting held in March. Proposed land
use alternatives were developed following the review of preliminary land use
concepts. The Planning Commission held public hearings during April and May
to receive public comment regarding the proposed plan and the draft environmental
impact statement. Following review by the Planning Commission, the draft plan
and environmental impact statement was submitted to City Council and reviewed
at Council workshops and public hearings. The plan was adopted by City Council
in Septembe~ 1982.
STUDY AREA CHARACTERISTICS
The East Hill planning area is bounded to the north by S.E. 208th Street, to
the east by 148th Avenue S.E. and Big Soos Creek, to the south by S.E. 280th
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Street, and to the west by the Green River, the base of Scenic Hill, and the
city limits. This area includes approximately sixteen square miles. Of this
total, slightly more than two square miles are incorporated as part of the
City of Kent. Existing land use in the East Hill area is dominated by a mix
of low to moderate density resiJential development and undeveloped land includ-
ing pastures, woodland, and wetlands. Commercial land ·use is concentrated at
two major centers located on 104th Avenue S.E. at S.E. 240th Street and S.E. 256th
Street. Smaller commercial areas are located at the following intersections
in the county: on Kent-Kangley Road at l32nd Avenue S.E. and l52nd Avenue S.E.;
at S.E. 240th Street and l32nd Avenue S.E.; and at S.E. 208th Street and l08th
Avenue S.E. Multi-family dwellings of low to moderate density are located near
the commercial centers along l04th Avenue S.E. and Kent-Kangley Road. Major
north-south roads serving the East Hill area are l04th Avenue S.E., l08th Avenue
S.E., and l32nd Avenue S.E, Major east-west roads are Kent-Kangley Road,
S.E. 240th Street, S.E. 256th Street and S.E. 208th Street. Population in
the East Hill area has grown rapidly during the last decade. The area's esti-
mated 1981 population of 33,085 is nearly double the 1970 estimated population
of 18,000.
KENT SPHERE OF INTEREST
The East Hill planning area includes the eastern portion of the City of Kent
and unincorporated areas within Kent's Sphere of Interest boundaries.
"Sphere of Interest" refers to a geographical area considered by the City during
review of annexation requests, land use policies, and proposals for the expansion
of municipal services. The Sphere of Interest was adopted by Kent City Council
in 1972 and amended in 1978.
Cities are concerned about unincorporated areas near their boundaries because
decisions regarding land use policies, significant development proposals, and
the provision or expansion of municipal services have potential impacts that
may extend beyond the boundaries of the jurisdiction responsible for the decision.
Traffic impacts are an example. The rapid increase in the number of county
resiJents living in the East Hill area has contributed-to congestion and other
traffic-related problems on Kent roadways. County residents may also directly
benefit from municipal services provided by the City of Kent. The City provides
many county residents in the East Hill area with water and sewer service. County
residents use city parks and recreation facilities and may participate in programs
sponsored by the Kent Parks and Recreation Department. Cities, counties, and
special purpose districts (school, utility) are increasingly recognizing the need
for coordination. The East Hill Plan provides a basis for greater communication
and coordination between the City and King County regarding an area of mutual
concern.
DOCUMENT ORGANIZATION
To better integrate environmental review procedures with the planning process
and to avoid duplication, the draft environmental impact statement was combined
with the draft plan document. This document is available for public review at
the Kent Planning Department.
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II. COMMUNITY ISSUES
SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Two community workshops held in May 1981, initiated the East Hill Study and
provided residents and others with an opportunity to express their views and
concerns about issues important to the East Hill community. About 230 resi-
dents, property owners, and representatives of local businesses attended the
workshops.
An attempt was made to inform as many East Hill residents of the workshops as
possible. Notice of the meetings appeared in several articles published by
the Kent Daily News Journal, and over 7,000 meeting announcements were mailed
to city and county residents within the East Hill area. Meeting notices were
posted at City Hall, the library and the downtown and East Hill post offices,
Announcements also appeared in the newsletters of Kent School District employees,
the Parent-Teacher-Student Association, and several East Hill churches.
WORKSHOP FORMAT
After a brief presentatioQ, workshop participants were asked to form small groups
to identify and discuss issues and concerns to be addressed by the East Hill
Plan. A questionnaire consisting of a series of open-ended questions organized
under six comprehensive plan elements provided a focus for the discussion.
Members of the Planning Commission's East Hill Committee and Planning Department
staff recorded comments made by participants. Participants were also invited
to take the group discussion questionnaire home to record individual answers.
At the end of the meeting, participants were asked to complete a short, individual
questionnaire. This questionnaire provided additional information for those
interested in participating as a member of a citizen's advisory committee. It
also requested information concerning how participants found out about the work-
shop, their opinions concerning the workshop, and suggestions for improving it.
Major issues and concerns identified at the workshop are discussed in the fol-
lowing paragraphs.
SUMMARY OF ISSUES
The effects of a rapid rate of development, characterized by many workshop partic-
ipants as being haphazard and uncontrolled, emerged as a central issue, Many
participants expressed concern about the amount of new development, particularly
housing, that has occurred in the East Hill area, Loss of the area's natural
amenities, the impacts of continued residential growth upon East Hill roads,
schools and other public facilities and services, and the poor design or poor
quality of some new development were reasons given for the concern.
Some particip~nts felt that large, higher density apartment and condominium
developments present special problems. Varied opinions were expressed, but
many agreed that this type of residential development should be limited and
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:permitted only in areas where existing services and facilities are adequate
:and can accommodate the increased demand.
Desi.gn issues were also considered important. The need for more effective
buffering between areas of different or conflicting land use (single-family
residences adjacent to commercial development or high density multi-family
development) was emphasized. Greater attention to site layout, preservation
of open space or existing site vegetation and setbacks were mentioned as ways
of improving the appearance of new development and achieving separation between
uses.
:Traffic-related problems were a major issue. Traffic congestion on East Hill
! area roadways has increased rapidly and is continuing to increase. New develop-
\ ment along narrow roads, unpaved shoulders, and lack of sidewalks have intensi-
; fjed traffic conflicts and created hazardous conditions for pedestrians and
bicyclists using these roads. The safety of children walking to and from school
is a s~ecial concern.
SUMMAR~ OF TELEPHONE SURVEY
A telephone survey of 621 households within the East Hill area was conducted
during May 1981. The purpose of the survey was to obtain information concern-
ing residents• attitudes and opinions about community facilities and services,
natural resources, community development, and transportation. Some of the
survey•s findings are described below.
Of the 621 people surveyed, 300 were residents of the City of Kent and 321 were
county residents. The findings of the survey are representative of both city
and county residents residing in single-family households, Because of a small
sample size (184 households or 14 percent of the total sample), the survey•s
findings are not necessarily representative of East Hill residents who live in
apartments, condominiums, or mobile homes. The responses of both city and
county residents were remarkably similar for the survey questions discussed in
this summary. Unless otherwise noted, the totals referred to represent the
combined responses of city and county residents.
A total of 536 respondents own their homes. A majority of those surveyed
(39 percent) have lived in the Kent area for five years or less, although
nearly a third (29 percent) have lived in the Kent area for ten to nineteen
years and 18 percent have 1 ived in the area for tv;enty years or more. Years
of residence at the same address follows a similar pattern. A majority
(35 percent) have lived at the same address for five years or less. ~early a
quarter have lived at the same address for ten to nineteen years and nine percent
for twenty years or more.
When asked why they had moved to their present location, the largest percentage
of respondents (36 percent) cited proximity to their place of employ~ent, En-
vironmental characteristics (attractive area, open space, quiet) were mentioned
by 31 percent. Other reasons included affordable housing and schools (nine
percent respectively).
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' I /Respondents were asked to describe what they liked most about living in the
East Hill area. Access to shopping was mentioned by 37 percent. Other responses
most frequently-given were similar to reasons for having moved to the East Hill
area and included open space, quiet, and good schools. t-Jhen asked what they
liked least about living in the East Hill area, 55 percent listed traffic or
traffic-related problems. Rapid growth and development was the next most fre-
lquently cited response and the only one for which the percentages of responses
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differed signficantly depending upon the respondent's place of residence: forty
percent of county residents as compared to only 23 percent of those living
1within city limits.
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Respondents were also asked a series of questions about the natural features
and resources of the East Hill area and how important respondents considered
1 these to be in maintaining their quality of life. Respondents were asked to
! rate seven types of natural features as being "very important," "somewhat import-
lant," "somewhat unimportant,11 or "not at all important.11 The types of natural
l features rated included wetlands (ponds and marshes), lakes, creeks and streams,
! steep hillsides, vistas and natural views, open pastures, and woodlands, The
l responses received indicate that natural features are highly valued by many
i East Hi·ll residents. Creeks and streams, lakes, vistas and natural views,
1 open pastures, and woodlands were described as being "very important" by 60 per-
; cent or more. Woodlands received the highest rating (79 percent} followed by
lakes (75 percent} and vistas and natural views (71 percent). If the ~very
important" and "somewhat important" ratings are combined for these features,
the resulting percentages are as high as 95 percent for woodlands and greater
than 90 percent for lakes, vistas, and natural views. When asked whether public
1 funds should be spent to preserve or protect the natural resources of the East
Hill area, 73 percent replied "yes'1 and 84 percent supported the adoption of
, local laws or regulations to preserve natural resources.
Respondents were asked whether they thought that protection of the East Hill's
natural resources and open space would improve, worsen, or remain about the
same if additional land in the East Hill area were annexed to the city. Forty-
five percent of those living both within and outside city limits felt that
protection would worsen. Only ten percent felt that protection would improve
and 29 percent felt that the level of protection would remain about the same.
Several questions were asked about public facilities and services. These
included emergency services, streets, traffic control devices (signals, signs),
schools, and parks and recreation facilities. Public facilities and services
were rated as "somewhat adequate" by 50 percent of respondents and "somewhat
i na9equate" by 17 percent. Particular services considered to be inadequate
included streets and roads (49 percent}, traffic safety (25 percent) and emer-
gency services (12 percent}.
Assuming that development will continue on East Hill, respondents were asked
to consider what would be needed to maintain or improve their quality of life,
Road improvements and/or improvements to traffic flow patterns were most fre-
quently mentioned. The need for more strict controls on growth were mentioned
by 22 percent. Less multi-family and commercial development were suggested
by 19 percent and 11 percent respectively.
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III. GROWTH TRENDS ANALYSIS
RECENT GROWTH TRENDS
Population in the East Hill area has grown rapidly during the last decade, in-
creasing from an estimated 18,000 persons in 1970 to about 33,085 in 1981.
Future growth in the East Hill area is expected to exceed the rate of growth
for King County as a whole, as a substantial share of future growth is projected
to occur in unincorporated areas.
Growth in the number of households in King County, due to a decline in house-
hold size, has increased at an even faster rate than population. This trend
has a major impact upon housing construction. In 1960, the average household
in King County contained three persons. In 1981, the average household size
in the East Hill area was estimated at 2.54 persons per single family dwelling
and l .8 per multiple dwelling, reflecting an increase in the number of house-
holds headed by a single parent, of households containing fewer or no children,
and in households consisting of individuals living alone, Growth in the number
of households is projected to continue at a higher rate than the rate of popula-
tion g~owth.
Although recessionary economic conditions have considerably slowed both popula-
tion growth and new home construction in the East Hill area during the past
sixteen months, the number of vacant, subdivided lots awaiting construction
totaled 2,633 at the end of 1981. These lots, when developed, could add an
additional 6,690 residents.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
Development activity is reflected in the number of subdivided (or platted) lots
recorded and approved and the number of building permits issued. An analysis
of the location and number of platted lots helps to determine areas that may be
expected to experience development in the near future and to what degree, while
building permits help to determine past and future growth trends. Figure 4 shows
the location and number of platted lots recorded or approved for the years 1978
to 1981. Figure 5 shows the location and number of building permits approved
for the construction of single-family houses in unincorporated portions of the
study area for the same period. The figures illustrate that most recent develop-
ment activity has occurred in areas about a half mile to two miles east of Kent'~
city limits. Activity has concentrated south of Kentridge High School LGlen Car1n),
south of Lake Meridian near Kent-Kangley Road, and north of Cla~k Lake between
S.E. 240th Street and S.E. 224th Street. Building permits generally correspond
to those areas where recent subdivision activity has occurred. Figure 6 illustrates
housing unit density by square mile (640 acres) as of April 1981, The highest .
number of housing units is found in the mostly unincorporated Park Orchard-Kentr1dge
area.
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GROWTH TRENDS SINCE WORLD WAR II
An analysis of past growth trends is useful in providing a better understanding
of present development patterns and current problems. The growth and activity
of the Boeing Company ~ouple~ ~ith the ind~strial development of Green ~iver valley
and the general econom1c act1v1ty and hous1ng development that accompan1ed it
have acted as major determinants influencing the development of the East Hill
area.
During the decade following World War II, planning for a future flood control
project and improvements to the regional transportation system would ultimately
result in major land use changes in the City of Kent and in areas surrouding the
city. The authorization by Congress in 1955 of the HovJard Hanson Dam and its
completion in 1961 eliminated concerns about the annual flooding of the Green
River. Planning for the .construction of Interstates 5 and 405 as well as State
Road 167 (the Valley Freeway) _was also underway. These projects were completed
between 1966 and 1969. During the late fifties, speculative purchases of large
tracts of Green River valley farmland began in anticipation of future industrial
and urban development. These purchases caused inflated land values and costs.
City bpundaries in the Green River valley expanded rapidly during this period
as land owners sought municipal services and zoning for more intense land uses
through annexation. Residential development increasingly shifted to the east and
west hills surrounding the city.
EAST HILL ANNEXATIONS
The annexation in 1953 of a ten-acre parcel located south of S.E. 240th Street,
directly east of Summit Avenue, was the first of a series of annexations in
the East Hill area that would eventually encompass 1,485 acres and extend the
city•s eastern boundary to ll6th Avenue S.E. More than half of the city~s East
Hill acreage was annexed between 1960 and 1969. Most of the annexations during
this period occurred in the vicinity of Canyon Drive and Kent-Kangley Road.
Annexations also occurred during this period in the vicinity of James .Street
(S.E. 240th Street).
SANITARY SEWERS
The provisions of sewers is a major factor influencing the timing and location
of new development. The presence of sewers in or near rural areas often results
in continued pressures for conversion to suburban development. When utilities
are available, outlying areas become attractive as locations for new development
because of lower initial land acquisition costs and the ease of assembling tracts
of adequate size for development. The earliest subdivisions and other residential
development at suburban densities in the East Hill area were built upon septic
tank systems or constructed adjacent to or near existing development served by
sewers. The first major sewer line extensions in the East Hill area occurred
during the early to mid-fifties and were provided to serve Kent-Meridian High
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School and East Hill Elementary School. Other major extensions occurred during
the 1960's and made possible the scattered, widely spaced subdivisions separated
by dispersed rural residential development that characterize development within
the unincorporated portions of the study area.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT EFFORTS
A discussion of the city's and county's land use planning and regulatory systems
and the implications for growth management could extend to many pages. The fol-
lowing discussion provides a brief overview of the relationships among planning,
land use regulations, and various public facility and service programs.
i The county's Comprehensive Plan establishes a direction for land use planning
If and development decisions within the county. The comprehensive plan designates
the general location of urban, suburban and rural land uses within the county
1 but does not indicate specific land use or zoning designations. These are
1 established by community plans and zoning maps. A new comprehensive plan, the I King County Development Guide, was completed in 1981 and is intended to replace
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the 1964 plan. The recent change in county administration, however, has resulted
i in postponement of the guide's adoption.
f Community Plans are part of the county's comprehensive plan and guide land use i and capital improvement within specific portions of the county,
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Functional Plans are detailed technical plans prepared by the City of Kent, King
County, other public agencies and special districts(utility, school). Some
functional plans guide daily management decisions; others provide detailed
criteria for the acquisition, development, and operation of public facilities
and services. Sewer and water district plans are examples of functional plans.
Capital Improvement Plans schedule spending for the provision or expansion of
facilities needed to maintain or improve the quality of public facilities and
services.
Various codes and ordinances assist the City of Kent and King County in imple-
menting their respective comprehensive plans. Other sections of this document
provide information concerning specific city and county codes and ordinances.
CURRENT EAST HILL PLANNING EFFORTS
City of Kent East Hill Plan
The city's East Hill Plan and its relationship to the city's comprehensive plan
is discussed in the Introduction section of this document,
King County Soos Creek Plateau Communities Plan
In 1979, King County Council adopted a community plan fo~ the Soos Creek Plateau,
which includes the unincorporated portions of the East H1ll study area, The plan
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was based upon a managed growth concept which proposed to accommodate suburban
development in the more developed portions of the plateau that were already
committed to development by the presence of public facilities and services,
principally sewers. This included most of the East Hill area excluding the
area east of Big Soos Creek. The plan also identified transportation and
park proposals and included a list of project priorities and cost estimates,
The proposals addressed deficiencies present at the time of the plan~s develop-
ment and improvements necessary to support the plan•s land use recommendations,
Problems and Conflicts
Since adoption of the Soos Creek Plan, major changes have occurred in the avail-
ability of funds for transportation improvements. Many projects identified in
the Soos Creek Plan have been delayed and costs have increased. Rapid population
growth has made additional roadway improvements necessary as well, Population
growth exceeded the plan 1 s forecasts for 1980 and is expected to exceed the plan's
1990 forecast.
Much of the unincorporated portion of the study area west of 116th Avenue S.E,
is cl~ssified by the county as a transitional area. Development patterns in
transitional areas are characterized by scattered subdivisions and dispersed
residential development. It is in these areas, the fastest growing areas of
the county, that future growth and development will have the most significant
impacts. The Soos Creek Plan points out that under existing county policies
and zoning requirements, development requests in transitional areas are generally
approved if sewage disposal and water can be provided. The cummulative impact
of individual development approvals upon the ability of public agencies to
provide services, however, is often not specifically considered by the county.
(This observation can also be applied to development requests within the city
as well.) The Soos Creek Plan recommended that the county establish procedures
to allow development to be phased so that service can be more effectively coor-
dinated with population growth. The services identified by the plan that could
be addressed by these procedures include waste disposal (sewers, septic tanks)~
water, schools and school capacity, parks, roads, and fire protection. The county
is presently considering an ordinance that would require adequate public facili-
ties and services as a condition of development approval.
Coordination among the City of Kent, King County and special purpose districts
is especially important when considering issues related to growth management
efforts. In the past, Kent and King County have not taken active roles in the
review of special district plans and proposals, nor have they actively partici-
pated-in the development of plans addressing areas of mutual interest.
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IV. PLAN ELEMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
TRODUCTION
e Plan Elements and Recommendations that follow are the product of a year
ng planning process described in Chapter I. During that period, public
sues and concerns were noted and goals, objectives and policies were developed.
addition, critical resource base information on the natural and man-made
nvironment was gathered and evaluated by staff. The end result of this pro-
ess is contained in the seven elements which are essentially the crux of the
ast Hill Plan.
he Elements and Recommendations in this chapter represent a reVlSlOn of the
ast Hill Plan adopted in 1971. Therefore, many of the goals, objectives, and
olicies in that document have been carried forward into this plan and indicate
n even stronger commitment by the City of Kent to guide future growth according
o the Comprehensive Plan.
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ELEMENT
he streams, lakes and wetlands, scenic views, woodlands and rolling terrain
of the East Hill area are highly valued by East Hill residents. The goals,
objectives and policies of the Natural Environment Element are intended to
promote development patterns that respond to the natural environment and the
functioning of natural systems. Natural Environment policies provide a guide
for maintaining the quality of environmentally sensitive areas and preserving
the important public benefits which they provide including storm water runoff
management, flood control and other drainage functions, preservation of fish
and wildlife resources, recreation opportunity and visual amenity. The policies
also address development of lands subject to landslide, erosion and seismic
hazards. Development that occurs without regard for the special conditions
present in these areas can result in public safety problems and excessive public
co~ts due to higher costs of providing roads and utilities in these areas, re-
placement or repair of facilities damaged as a result of slides or,erosion, and
the costs of emergency relief and rescue operations.
OVE~LL GOAL: PROMOTE ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS WHICH RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND
to THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE FUNCTIONING OF NATURAL SYSTEMS.
GOAL 1: Preservation and enhancement of the natural qualities that make the
East Hill area an attractive place in which to live.
Objective 1:
Policy 1:
Promote development that utilizes significant natural features
to enhance development character and preserve natural amenities.
Consider natural and physical assets and liabilities including
but not limited to topography, natural drainage, vegetation,
views, amenities and access when making decisions concerning
the type and intensity of land use.
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Policy 3:
Base approval of proposed uses adjacent to sensitive natural
areas (streams, lakes, wetlands) upon demonstration of com-
patibility with and maintenance of the natural functions of
these areas.
Permit adjustments to development requirements (flexible set-
backs and landscaping, lot size averaging and lot clustering)
to encourage design solutions which preserve, protect and
enhance natural features as part of proposed development.
Objective 2: Maintain and restore the natural character of the East Hill
community through the retention and introduction of native
and ornamental plants in existing and planned development.
Policy 1: Encourage the retention and reestablishment of vegetation in
the issuance of development permits and in development actions
of the City.
Policy 2:
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Objective 3:
Policy 1:
Policy 2:
Permit the preservation of significant existing trees to satisfy
a portion of required landscaping.
Promote the planting of street trees in areas of established
high intensity commercial land use and along major arterials.
Acquire, when feasible, sensitive natural features and areas
that are valuable as public open space.
Sensitive features that are appropriate for public acquisition
include sites that require public management for storm water
control or wildlife habitat or that support scenic or educational
resources where public access is desirable.
Seek information from knowledgeable local residents. when compiling
information concerning natural resource areas.
I GOAL 2: Protection of East Hill residents and property from risks associated with
f development in areas subject to landslide, slippage, erosion and seismic hazard.
Objective l: Regulate development in areas subject to landslide, slippage,
erosion and seismic hazards.
Policy 1: Retain in a natural state areas which exceed an average slope of
40 percent or greater.
Policy 2: Retain in a natural state areas exceeding an average slope of 25
to 40 percent combined with a severe risk of landslide, slippage,
seismic and erosion hazard.
Policy 3: Promote special site layout, building design and construction
measures to minimize risk in areas subject to moderate or severe
landslide, slippage, erosion or sedimentation hazard.
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Policy 4: Require the retention of natural vegetation in areas subject
to moderate or severe landslide, slippage, erosion or seismic
hazard to maintain slope stability, control erosion and pre-
serve water quality.
Policy 5: Require special construction practices in erosion hazard areas
to prevent erosion, sedimentation and other drainage problems.
A water quality management program that protects the East Hill 1 S water
esources and recognizes the varied uses and important benefits these resources
rovide.
Objective l: Recognize, protect and promote beneficial uses of the East Hill 1 S
water resources.
Policy 1: Monitor and enforce codes, ordinances, policies and interjuris-
dictional agreements addressing stream preservation and water
quality issues.
P.olicy 2: Require building setbacks, limits on vegetation removal and other
appropriate design and construction controls for development
adjacent to streams, lakes and wetland areas to protect water
quality, minimize erosion and sedimentation, and preserve natural
drainage and wildlife habitat.
Policy 3:
Policy 4:
Policy 5:
Policy 6:
Policy 7:
Policy 8:
Require additional development restrictions, where necessary,
to avoid degradation to any water supporting salmon or trout
as identified by the Washington State Departments of Fisheries
and Game and/or the City of Kent Planning Department.
Establish a salmon enhancement program for Mill Creek to maintain
and improve water quality and stream habitat and to increase public
awareness concerning water quality issues.
Require, where feasible, rehabilitation of degraded stream channels
and banks as a condition of development approval.
Identify wetlands having value for storm water drainage and flood
control, water quality protection and wildlife habitat and develop
a strategy for preserving these wetlands.
Manage storm water runoff from development on or adjacent to hill-
sides and ravines to avoid gully erosion, landslides, and erosion
at the base of steep hillsides or ravines.
Preserve woodlands located on slopes with a grade of 40 percent or
greater to moderate storm runoff flows and minimize erosion and
sedimentation.
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Objective 2: Coordinate with representatives of King County, METRO and
neighboring jurisdictions to maintain and enhance the functions
of natural drainage systems and to preserve and enhance water
quality.
Policy 1: Develop interagency agreements with King County and the City of
Renton to coordinate runoff control activities among the juris-
dictions which share common drainage sub-basins within the East
Hill area.
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~NOTE: A Water Quality Management Study currently nearing completion is expected
to assist in the implementation of many policies included in the Natural Environ-
ment Element. The purpose of the Water Quality Management Study was to assess
water quality in city streams to determine desirable uses for these streams and
develop recommendations to maintain or establish these uses, and to identify the
best management practices for maintaining or improving water quality and managing
the impacts associated with development and increased storm water runoff. The
identification of development limitations in areas subject to severe landslide,
erosion and seismic hazards and recommended development standards for these areas
were also included as part of the study.
1. In accordance with Goal 1, Objective 2, Policies l and 2, and Goal 2,
Objective 2, Policy l of the Housing Element, modifications are proposed
to the current landscaping requirements of the Kent Zoning Code and to those
provisions of the Tree and Stream Ordinance that apply to the retention of
trees. The modifications are proposed to achieve the following objectives:
A. Incorporate those provisions of Ordinance No. 2245 that concern the
retention of significant trees with the landscape regulations of the
Zoning Code.
B. Place emphasis upon woodlands, stands of trees and trees which form
a continuous canopy when applying tree preservation requirements.
C. Identify protection measures to insure the continued health of existing
trees to be retained following development.
D. Provide a better transition between residential and nonresidential land
uses and between adjacent residential land uses of different intensities.
1. Landscaping Regulations
Recommendation: ~1odify current landscaping regulations to establish
landscape requirements that are based on the
following variables: type and density of plant
material, including existing vegetation to be re-
tained following development; use of structures
(walls, fences); and land forms (existing topographic
characteristics, berms).
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Discussion: This modification would permit greater flexibility
in ·meeting landscaping requirements while insuring
that minimum standards, as established by the
Zoning Code, are met. It would also permit the
incorporation with landscape regulations of those
provisions of the Tree and Stream Ordinance that
are applicable to the retention of significant
trees. The following section discusses this
recommendation in greater detail.
Tree and Stream Ordinance
Recommendation:
Discussion:
It is recommended that the requirements of the
Tree and Stream Ordinance that concern the
retention of trees become part of the landscaping
requirements of the Zoning Code, incorporating
the modifications discussed in the following
sections. Revise the requirements of the Tree
and Stream Ordinance to place greater emphasis
upon the preservation of stands of trees at and
over a designated height which form a continuous
or nearly continuous canopy. Trees which pose a
safety hazard and areas to be devoted to required
roads, sidewalks, utilities, storm drainage improve-
ments, etc., would be exempt.
The Tree and Stream Ordinance ~efers to Comprehen-
sive Plan policies concerning the preservation of
forests, woodlands and stands of trees as well as
freestanding trees of significant size. Placing
greater emphasis upon the retention of stands of
trees and trees which form a continuous or nearly
continuous canopy, including associated undergrowth,
could contribute to the maintenance of some of the
important public benefits provided by woodlands.*
Many of these benefits are lost if only isolated,
individual trees are retained.
The basic intent of the present ordinance would be
further strengthened by relating its provisions to
the landscaping requirements of the Zoning Code.
The retention of significant trees and naturally
occurring undergrowth could be required in the
perimeter landscaping area designated by landscaping
*Woodlands maintain soil stability and protect water quality in streams and lakes by
reducing erosion and sedimentation. Woodlands help to moderate flooding by reducing
the rate and volume of storm water runoff. Woodlands also help to increase human
comfort by moderating temperatures, acting as windbreaks and reducing noise levels,
glare and reflection.
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Discussion:
regulations. A small percentage of significant
trees located outside the required perimeter landscaped
area could also be designated for preservation.
Retention of significant natural vegetation could
be permitted to meet all or part of required landscapin<
The retention of existing vegetation, supplemented
if necessary, to provide a result at least as
effective as could be obtained by introduced
landscaping, could provide a superior separation
between adjacent land uses of different intensiti~s.
Require applicants to identify and implement
measures and techniques to ensure the continued
health of retained trees and associated under-
growth (if applicable) following-land alteration
and development.
Trees which have attained the caliper size desig-
nated in the Tree and Stream Ordinance maintain
a relatively stable equilibrium with the surrounding
environment. Disruptions and other modifications
can inflict significant stress upon trees. Greater
susceptibility to disease, pests, and other
potentially life-threatening conditions may occur
as a result. Trees are particularly sensitive to
changes in soil depth and other alterations occurring
within the drip line (the soil area beneath the
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HOUSING ELEMENT
using is a significant consideration for local government. Providing services for
using and its inhabitants involve water and waste collection, police and fire
tection, schools, roads, parks and social services which represent a major portion
local government expenditures.
sing represents the predominant use of land within the East Hill area. The goals,
bjectives and policies of the Housing Element respond to the major concerns of East
ill residents regarding housing. Housing policies address the need to coordinate
he provision of public facilities and services with residential development and to
chieve a more effective transition or separation between areas of intensive land use
nd adjacent residential development. Other policies encourage a wide range of
types to provide varied housing choices.
VERALL GOAL: ASSURE PRESENT AND FUTURE EAST HILL RESIDENTS HOUSING THAT IS SAFE,
RS ESIRABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT, AND IS SUPPORTED BY ADEQUATE COMMUNITY
FACILITIES AND SERVICES.
Residential development that is related to the availability of community
ties and services.
Objective l: When making decisions concerning land use, consider the adequacy
of and impact upon roads and other public facilities and services
including utilities, police and fire protection, public transpor-
tation, schools and parks.
Policy 1: Ensure that public facilities and services are available or will
be available to support development at proposed densities.
folicy 2: Locate new single-family detached residential development in
areas and at densities which permit roads, utilities, public
transit, schools and other public facilities and services to
be provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Policy 3: To reduce congestion in residential areas, limit the number of
driveways for new development located on arterial streets and
provide mutual access (e.g. shared driveways, e~sements) where-
ever possible.
GOAL 2: Development patterns that promote residential quality and provide diverse
housing opportunity.
Objective 1: Promote flexible residential development approaches to:
a) Provide a variety of housing types, densities and prices.
b) Enhance residential development character through retention
of open space and sensitive natural features (streams, lakes,
wetlands, steep slopes).
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c) Encourage energy conservation opportunities.
d) Permit maximum efficiency in the layout of streets and
other public improvements.
Permit adjustments to residential development requirements
including, bul not limited to, flexible setbacks, lot size
averaging and lot clustering.
Policy 2: The East Hill Plan Land Use Map will serve as a general guide
for future development of the East Hill. Flexible residential
development means that specific development proposals at
densities somewhat higher than shown on the Land Use Map may
be appropriate on certain sites where natural features are
preserved and adequate buffering of lower density development
is provided.
Objective 2: Decisions concerning land use designations and development
proposals shall consider surrounding residential land uses and
mitigating measures necessary to minimize potential conflicts.
Policy 1: Require separation between residential and rionresidential areas
and between adjacent lower and higher density residential areas
through landscaping, building placement, location of off-street
parking, traffic control and other measures.
RECOM~1ENDATIONS
1. In accordance with Goal l, Objective 1, Policies 1 and 2, the following
recommendations are made:
Recommendation: The City should assume an active role in reviewing
King County land use plans and functional plans as
well as the plans of other public agencies or
special purpose districts which directly or indirectly
affect the growth and development of the East Hill
area and other areas within the City's sphere of
interest.
The City should initiate discussions with King County
directed towards the establishment of a joint sphere
of influence agreement concerning the East Hill area.
The intent of such an agreement·would be to encourage
consideration of specific issues related to growth
management, to provide for an exchange of information
regarding land use actions and provisions of services,
and to resolve conflicts among plans, policies and
development standards.
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The City should strongly support and encourage
County efforts to phase development in transitional
areas of the East Hill to allow the provisions of
public facilities and services to keep pace with
growth as proposed in the King County Soos Creek
Plateau Communities Plan: "It is recommended that
King County develop a tool that will allow develop-
ment to be phased so that services can keep pace
and be more effectively coordinated with population
growth."
2. In accordance with Goal 2, Objective 1, Policy 1, the following
recommendations are made:
3.
Recommendation: The Kent Zoning Code should be amended to permit
cluster site de~ign in subdivisions and short sub-
divisions. Cluster provisions permit the develop-
ment of lots that are smaller than those specified
for conventional development provided that the land
not developed is reserved for permanent common use,
usually as open space. (The cluster subdivision con-
cept should not be confused with planned unit develop-
ment. Cluster subdivisions do not increase the
maximum overall density permitted within a residential
district. Zoning and subdivision regulations should
permit review of proposals for cluster subdivisions
and short subdivisions under conventional subdivision
procedures).
The Kent Zoning Code should be amended to provide a
residential district permitting a range of town-
house densities. The minimum lot size requirements
of such a district could be reduced provided that
the average lot area of the development is not less
than the minimum required lot size established for
the district. King County's Residential Townhouse
classification provides an example. This district
would permit a more flexible approach to attached
single-family development than is currently possible
under existing zoning district classifications.
In accordance with Goal 2, Objective 2, under Policy 1 modifications are pro-
posed to the current landscaping requirements of the Kent Zoning Code. These
modifications are discussed under the recommendations for the Natural Environ-
ment Element, Goal 1, Objective 2, Policies l and 2.
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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
transportation is one of the most critical activities that is evaluated and
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lan affects the movement and destination of vehicles and pedestrians in one
ay or another. In addition, it has perhaps the most visible impact as an area
rows. Everyone is aware of the traffic congestion and in the East Hill Study
~rea it is usually the first item that people mention in any discussion of urban
~rowth impacts.
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'The rapid growth of the East Hill has essentially been caused indirectly by
]transportation (the automobile). Because people can go to and from work easily
ibY car, the East Hill has become a popular area for residential growth even for
iworkers who must travel to Tacoma and Seattle. And despite the increase in
itraffic congestion, the East Hill continues to grow rapidly as more people choose
ithe suburban/rural lifestyle over the urban environment. Because of this, a
"transportation plan is imperative in the revision of a comprehensive plan.
'The goals, objectives, policies and recommendations that follow are the product
, of the ~ransportation Committee that was comprised of several citizens that met
"during 1981 to discuss a number of common concerns. In addition to this effort,
; a transportation plan for the entire city is being developed by a transportation
~consultant for the Department of Public Works. This plan element represents
available portions of that study and the policies complement several facets of
the plan that were known at the time of publication.
OVERALL GOAL: ESTABLISH A BALANCED, SAFE AND EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
LINKING THE EAST HILL WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, SERVICE
AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SHOULD BE DESIGNED
AS BOTH A MULTI-MODAL AND A MULTI-PURPOSE SYSTEM THAT CAN BE ECONOMICALLY IMPLE-
MENTED THROUGH THE JOINT EFFORTS OF LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, THE STATE AND
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS.
GOAL 1: A transportation system that is designed to protect the safety of its
users.
Objective 1:
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Objective 2:
Provide a system of walkways, bikeways and roads that are
designed to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
Different modes of transportation should be separated to the
greatest extent possible.
Require that safety be considered as a top priority in the
design, construction and maintenance of existing and planned
transportation facilities including but not limited to road-
way surfaces, signage, sight clearance, lighting and landscaping.
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Qbjective 1-:
Policy l:
Policy 2:
Objective 4:
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Coordinate with King County, the Kent School District and the
State to develop and implement a community program to ensure
the safety of students traveling between home and schooi.
Ensure safe pedestrian access for students by providing side-
walks near schools and walkways separated from vehicular traffic
in areas served by school buses.
Appropriate traffic control devices shall be provided by
developers of projects that create potential safety problems
near schools.
Provide a transportation network that ensures adequate emergency
services to all development on East Hill.
Ensure that all transportation designs associated with new
development or rehabilitation programs allow adequate clearance
for emergency vehicle passage.
GOAL 2: There should be a planned network of vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and
recreational routes based on a priority of travel. (Specific travel needs include
emergency service, commuter routes, local routes, recreational routes, and special
population groups such as school children, elderly and handicapped.)
Objective 1: Designate and map classifications for existing and planned streets
based upon the function of each street within the transportation
system.
Policy 1: Provide a citizens' committee to work with staff to review the
results of the transportat1on plan and coordinate development of
the transportation network.
Objective 2: Coordinate with King County and the State to design and maintain
arterials and intersections to ensure access and travel for
emergency vehicles.
Objective 3: Establish a network of bicycle routes which link East Hill
residential neighborhoods with employment centers and com-
mercial centers. Provide a network of sidewalks and trails
for pedestrians and nonmotorized vehicles linking residential
areas to recreational, commercial and educational transportation
opportunities.
Policy 1: Sidewalks and bike routes should be included in all highway
development and improvement plans and linked to similar
planned or existing routes.
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Policy 2: Trail plans shall be included in all park developments and
improvements.
policy 3: Trails shall be incorporated in all residential and commercial
open space where practical.
Objective 4: Ensure that accessibility and mobility needs of the elderly
and handicapped are considered in the design and construction
of the East Hill transportation network.
Policy 1: Ramped sidewalks access shall be provided at all intersections
within commercial and residential developments.
Policy 2: Developers of housing for seniors shall provide appropriate
traffic control devices for crosswalks adjacent to their
development.
GOAL 3: Establish and maintain the highest feasible level of service for East
Hill.
Objective 1:
Policy 1:
policy 2:
Policy 3:
Policy 4:
Policy 5:
Determine the minimum level of service.
Develop a plan to obtain minimum level of service.
Work with developers to minimize their development's impact
on traffic.
Coordinate with the cities, county and state to maintain the
planned level of service for the East Hill area.
Coordinate the transportation plan with land use patterns and
plans.
Regularly monitor and evaluate the level of service of existing
streets and intersections to identify those transportation im-
provements that will most effectively obtain/maintain the planned
level of service for East Hill.
GOAL 4: Develop a transportation management program that incorporates all modes
of transportation.
Objective 1: Provide a transportation system management program to monitor
and maintain vehicular, pedestrian and other nonmotorized move-
ment of traffic in a cost effective and energy efficient manner.
Policy 1: Conduct periodic level of service measurements.
Policy 2: Adjust traffic controls to maintain or improve desired levels
of service.
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Policy 1:
Policy 2:
Objective 3:
Policy 1:
Policy 2:
Objective 4:
Policy 1:
Policy 2:
RECOMMENDATIONS
Promote interjurisdictional management coordination among
cities, county and other governmental agencies.
Ensure that the City of Kent is represented at interjuris-
dictional meetings.
Rather than reacting or responding after the fact, the City
of Kent shall take the initiative in the formation of an
interjurisdictional transportation management oody.
Promote the use of economical and energy efficient transpor-
tation alternatives.
Encourage van pooling and car pooling.
Increase safe access for cyclists and pedestrians by providing
sidewalks or paved shoulders in developed areas and requiring
that sidewalks or paved shoulders be provided as part of new
development.
Promote the use and expansion of public transit.
Encourage expansion of the METRO system.
Encourage intracity public transit system.
1. In accordance wit~ Goal 1, Objective 1, Policy 1, this recommendation was
made:
Recommendation: Standards and criteria should be established for
the construction of bike trails, walkways, and
horse trails to insure separation from auto traffic.
Separation along arterials or collectors shall be of
the highest priority.
2. The following transportation improvements have been derived from the City of
Kent and King County Six Year Transportation Plan:
Project Year
1981
1982
1982
KENT
Location
SE 240th at 102nd Avenue SE
lOlst Avenue SE from 256th to
SE 260th and SE 260th from
101st Avenue SE to 104th Avenue
SE (this implements a recommenda-
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SE 256th Street at ll6th Avenue SE
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Add left turn pocket
Reconstruction (to be
done as an LID)
Install signal
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1984-86
Project Year
1981-82
1981-82
1981-82
1981-82
1983
1986
Location
ll2th Ave. SE from SE 232nd to
SE 240th Street
104th Ave. SE from 260th Street
to SE 264th
KING COUNTY
Location
124th Avenue SE at SE 208th
132nd Avenue SE at SE 256th
132nd Avenue SE at SE 240th
ll6th Avenue SE at SE 208th
116th Avenue SE from SE 208th
to SE 240th Street
SE 208th from 108th SE to
llOth Avenue SE
Project
Reconstruction
Reconstruction
Project
New signal
Left turn lanes east & west
Left turn lanes east & west
Left turn lane west
Paved shoulder
Design for four lanes
In accordance with Goal 4, Objective 3, the City of Kent should support the
following recommendations which are derived from the King County Soos Creek
Plateau Community Plan.
Consistent with the county-wide policies and public interest, King County,
METRO, Renton, Kent, and Auburn should encourage, support, and develop
"para-transit" projects and programs in the Soos Creek Plateau including
the fo 11 owing:.
A. Pooling -support and encourage car pools and other ride-sharing measures
by permitting joint use of park and ride lots by poolers as well as
transit patrons.
B. Mini Park and Ride Lots -the county and cities should require, as a
condition of building permits issued for new shopping centers, that
ten percent of the total parking spaces be identified and reserved
for park and ride and car pool use. Provisions should also be included
for routing buses through shopping center's parking lots. These
shopping center park and ride lots would be an addition to the park
and ride lots developed by METRO as part of other transit projects.
C. Off-Peak Flexible Route Services -METRO, the county, and cities should
seek to develop increased transit patronage during off-peak periods
(midday and evening) by providing services which directly link residences
with shopping centers, schools, hospitals, and recreational areas. Routes
would not.necessarily be the same all day long, nor of high frequency.
Rather, they would serve identifiable travel patterns to the extent of
the demand, with scheduling and routing tailored to serve identified
users. Such services could include ''dial-a-ride" services and routings
which particularly serve the elderly and disabled.
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Creek area, the standard fixed route type transit service may not be
the most cost-productive, effective means of providing service.
Rather than standard line haul service, provide local circulation,
feeder service to express connections and major trip attractors in
Kent and Auburn.
In accordance with Goal 4, Objective 4, the City of Kent should support the
following recommendations which are derived from the King County Soos Creek
plateau Community Plan.
A. Transit Shelters -transit shelters are warranted as the area grows
and transit service is expanded. Probable sites include community
shopping centers and major residential developments.
B. Park and Ride Lot: Kent-Kangley/SR-18-a park and ride lot at the
interchange of SR-516 and SR-18, as suggested by the PSCOG 1990
Transportation Systems Plan.
C. · ~1ini-Park and Ride Lots -to relieve expected congestion in the mid
19ao•s on ·east-west arterials down to the Valley Freeway, a system of
small interceptor lots may be workable, coordinated with extensions
of express transit routes. These mini-lots should be located so as
to intercept automobiles east of Benson Highway (l04th/l08th Avenues),
in the vicinity of SE l76th Street, SE 208th Street, SE 240th Street,
and SE 256th Street.
D. METRO 1990 Plan Scheduled Service -between now and 1990, the service
levels (area coverage and frequency of service) contained in METRO•s
1990 Plan should be fulfilled. For more detail see the report 11 A
Transit Plan for the ~1etropol i tan Area--1976 Refinement and Update 11
by f11ETRO.
E. Service to Green River Community College -the present service on
Route 153 links the college to Auburn only. This route should be
extended north of 124th Avenue SE to Kent-Kangley Road, and loop
through the East Hill shopping area to link with other transit routes
in that vicinity.
F. New Route to Panther Lake -when the Flyer Stop at SE l80th Street and
SR-167 is in operation, extend a new local route via 212th and 208th
Streets to residential areas in the vicinity of Panther Lake. This
route could also extend across the Green River Valley to I-5 and the
Burien/Sea-Tac area.
G. Future Service Extensions -Routes -as conditions permit, extend
existing routes or develop new routes to improve area coverage in the
more urban portions of the Plateau. Primarily this would include the
Benson Hill, East Hill, and Lea Hill communities west of l40th Avenue/
l32nd Avenue, but also including the developments occurring in the
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transit route with a half mile of most residences, and to develop
a route pattern permitting transit access to major activity centers
within the Plateau as well as access to employment in Seattle,
Renton, Kent, Auburn, Bellevue, etc. Conditions affecting the rate
of extensions include METRO's financial capabilities as well as
public demand for transit, highway congestion, and public interest
in energy and fuel conservation.
Future Service Extensions -Hours -as conditions oermit, increase
the frequency of service on transit routes during peak hours,
midday periods, and at night. Objectives of increased service for
each of these periods are different, and each route would be dealt
with separately. Service adjustments should include a change of
focus, from peak to off-peak, to serve the different trip purposes
and destinations which occur at different times of the day .
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PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ELEMENT
Facilities and Services element includes policies related to utilities,
lie safety and parks and recreation. East Hill has experienced considerable
rowth during the past ten years which has had an impact on the provision of
se services. For example, the extension of water service to areas previously
eveloped can adversely affect the level of service to developments already
iving water if the system is not adequate to meet the demand of both the new
existing customers. The goals, objectives, and policies of the element
hasize the provision of adequate public facilities and services at all levels
that the needs of existing residents as well as future residents are
ERALL GOAL: ESTABLISH A PLANNED AND COORDINATED SYSTEM OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND
S FOR EAST HILL THAT PROTECTS THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE COM-
MUNITY. THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR EAST HILL SHOULD BE COST EFFECTIVE
TO IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN AND SHOULD PROMOTE IN-FILL AND PHASED DEVELOPMENT FROM
EXISTING DEVELOPED AREAS.
GOAL 1: Adequate sewer service for existing development and those areas adjacent
to the collection system prior to expanding the system.
Objective 1 :
Polic~ 1 :
Policy 2:
folic_l 3:
Assure intensive use of existing sewers prior to developing new
trunk lines and interceptors.
Promote in-fill development in and around the east side of Kent.
Provide incentives for developers to build in areas where they
can hook up to existing sewers.
The extension of sewer service in the East Hill Study Area shall
have priority over projects which extend into previously unde-
veloped areas.
Objective 2: Coordinate with representatives of METRO and Cascade Sewer
District to assure adequate sewer service for East Hill residents.
Polic~ 1: Maintain intergovernmental agreements concerning the use and
planning of area-wide sewer facilities.
Policy 2: Schedule regular meetings with representatives of METRO, City of
Kent and Cascade Sewer District to discuss operations and
expansion of area-wide sewer service.
9~ective 3: Alleviate public health problems created by the continued failure
of septic tank drainfields.
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Policy 1:
policy 2:
In cooperation with King County, identify and monitor areas
_that have problems with on-site waste water disposal.
In cooperation with the King County Health Department and
interested citizens, Kent shall pursue the formation of sewer
LID•s in areas experiencing continued septic tank failures.
~ OAL 2: A water system that will deliver a cost effective, dependable supply of
. igh-quality water to existing development and accommodate the incremental increase
, n demand created by new development.
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Objective 1: Obtain additional long-term, high-quality water supplies that
require little treatment to serve present and future needs.
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Policy 1: Utilize interjurisdictional water source exploration programs
to the fullest extent possible.
Policy 2: Develop water supplies that require little or no treatment shall
have the highest priority. I
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expanding or extending to undeveloped areas.
folicy 1: The funding of water projects which will enhance the operation
of the existing system shall have priority over those projects
which expand or enlarge the system.
Objective 3: Assure a high level of service to existing customers in areas
that continue to develop.
Policy 1:
Objective 4:
Policy 1:
When extending the water system to areas of new development,
upgrade, where appropriate, the existing distribution network
and storage capacity at the time of construction to assure adequate
pressure and supply.
Reduce water consumption and leakage from transmission mains and
service lines.
Water conservation programs should be devised in conjunction with
plans for water supply development.
Policy 2: Residential and commercial development should be designed to
include systems and equipment which conserve water.
Policy 3: Identify and monitor water lines susceptible to leakage.
are discovered, complete repairs as soon as possible.
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drainage system without adversely affecting water quality in streams or creeks on
East Hill.
Objective 1: Preserve vegetation and open space where significant natural
drainage systems exist.
Policy 1: Allow intermittent or permanent wetlands or streams to satisfy
a portion of open space requirements.
Policy 2: Limits on vegetation removal and site coverage shall be required
for any development adjacent to streams, creeks, drainage swales
or any other watercourse.
Objecti~e 2: Assure that the natural drainage system is protected from
degradation caused ·by erosion, siltation, and pollution.
Policy 1: New development shall provide appropriate controls to maintain
predevelopment peak storm water runoff levels.
Policy 2: Runoff shall be controlled from a development site, both during
and after construction, to prevent erosion and sedimentation of
stream beds.
Policy 3: Storm water system outfall pipes shall be designed and located
to minimize erosion, especially if the outfall is to a surface
flow area with a steep slope or is elevated above the base flow
of the receiving stream.
Policy 4: Storm water runoff from streets and parking lots shall be routed
through oil-water separators prior to leaving the site. Maintenance
plans for the oil-water separators shall be established at the time
of installation. Public and private systems shall be monitored to
assure proper operation.
Objective 3: Correct existing East Hill drainage problems such as the excessive
runoff from shopping centers and parking lots.
Policy 1: Funding for storm water system projects in problem areas shall
have high priority.
Policy 2: Plans for the expansion of parking lots and shopping centers which
currently contribute excessive surface water runoff shall include
provisions to reduce runoff to an acceptable level.
folicy 3: Require the use of materials and techniques which reduce storm
water runoff when repaving parking lots or replacing storm drains.
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Q_bjective 4:
Policy 1:
Policy 2:
Objective 5:
Policy 1:
Utilize the natural drainage system upstream from Mill Creek
and Garrison Creek to store and transport storm water runoff.
Natural wetlands, where present, should be incorporated into
the design of storm water runoff systems.
Enclosed storm water systems should be used only in extreme
cases where natural overland flows may threaten safety and
cause property damage.
Reduce the drainage and erosion problems created by incremental
small scale development, e.g. short plats, and single-home
construction.
Require the use of special paving materials, landscaping
techniques and retention of native vegetation to minimize
runoff on slopes.
GOAL 4: Adequate land and facilities to provide recreational opportunities for
those living and working in the East Hill area.
Objective 1: Coordinate the planning and development of parks, bikeways
and hiking trails with King County.
Policy 1 :
Policy 2:
Objective 2:
Polic~ 1 :
Initiate and maintain good communication between Kent and the
King County Department of Planning and Community Development.
The design of residential developments shall incorporate bikeways
and trails where linkage can occur with the King County network.
Promote citizen participation in developing and maintaining parks.
Individual citizens as well as community groups and organizations
shall be encouraged to work with the parks department in developing,
operating and maintaining parks and recreational facilities.
Objective 3: Provide open space or vegetative buffers throughout the community
as urban or suburban development occurs.
folicy 1: Open space for passive and active recreation shall be acquired by
whatever means available.
Polic~ 2: New subdivisions should provide for the linkage of planned open
space with the open space of existing subdivisions. ·
Objective 4: Ensure convenient and accessible neighborhood parks for all East
Hill residents.
Policy 1: Neighborhood parks should be an integral part of residential
development.
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Polic~ 2: Those areas identified as having inadequate access to park
land and recreational facilities shall have priority for
funding of projects.
~bjective 5: Provide adequate recreational facilities to meet existing and
future needs of the East Hill community.
Polic~ l : Recreational facilities shall be planned in conjunction with
existing and potential school facilities to complement the
function of each.
Policy 2: Design recreational facilities to accommodate a variety of
need~ including those of handicapped and senior citizens.
Policy 3: Encourage the development of park and recreation facilities
by private enterprise.
GOAL 5: Coordinate fire, emergency medical and police services which will assure
the health, safety and protection of East Hill citizens and their property.
Objective 1: Assure that response times do not exceed five minutes for fire
calls and four minutes for emergency medical call~.
Policy 1: Maintain adequate staffing and equipment levels to assure good
response to secondary fire and emergency medical calls.
Policy 2: Fire stations shall be constructed and equipment acquired to
keep up with the demand for fire services created by new
development.
Policy 3: Support the construction of additional east/west arterials.
Objective 2: Promote fire safety, crime prevention and emergency medical
training (i.e. C.P.R.) through the use of educational programs.
Policy 1: Whenever possible, the police department and the fire department
personnel shall work closely in the implementation of their
respective programs.
Polic~ 2: Educational programs shall be coordinated with the Kent School
District, youth organizations, community service clubs and
local industrial and commercial establishments.
Qbjective 3: Encourage increased participation by auxiliary/volunteer fire-
fighting personnel.
Policy 1: A program of active recruitment shall be developed and maintained
to retain a viable volunteer force.
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Objective 4: Assure a sufficient water supply distribution network and
storage capacity for fire protection.
Policy 1: Development approval shall be contingent upon the existence
of an adequate water system or an approved, implementable
plan to provide such a system.
GOAL 6: Adequate facility planning management and coordination to assure
educational opportunities for all East Hill residents.
Objective l: Promote the use of school facilities for adult education.
folicy l: Work closely with the Kent School District in the planning
and scheduling of adult education to assure sufficient
opportunities for continuing education or the cultivation
of special interests.
Objective 2: Promote coordination with the Kent School District.
Policy 1: City, county and school district officials shall meet on a
regular basis to establish a continuing dialogue and to
discuss areas of mutual concern.
Objective 3: Utilize the full potential of school facilities to meet the
changing needs of the community.
Policy 1: Assist community organizations and governmental/quasi-governmental
agencies in acquiring the use of school facilities for educational
purposes.
RECOMMENDATIONS
l. In accordance with Goal l, Objective 1, Policy l, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: No Kent sewer extensions should be permitted east
of ll6th Avenue SE until such time as a reasonable
portion of the property west of ll6th Avenue SE is
within the City.
2. In accordance with Goal 1, Objective l, Policy 2, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: The City of Kent should investigate the use of
significantly different development and hook-
up fees for sewer service outside the city limits.
The intent is to make it economically desirable
to connect to the sewer system within the City of
Kent.
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3. In accordance with Goal 3, Objective 1, Policy 1, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: Open space requirements in the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Ordinance should allow up to 25 percent
of required space to be submerged, i.e. ponds,
marshes, intermittent wetlands, etc.
4. In accordance with Goal 3, Objective 3, the following recommendation is made:
Recommendation: The City of Kent should pursue the formation of a
storm water utility. A tax based on the amount
of impervious surface a site contains could generate
funds which could be used to mitigate existing
problems as well as fund future storm water improve-
ments.
5. In accordance with Goal 4, Objective 2, Policy l, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: The City of Kent should assist citizens in organ1z1ng
neighborhood park committees. City staff should
assist committee members in clarifying the role and
direction of the committee.
6. The following list of parks to be acquired and developed is derived from
recommendations contained in the Draft Kent Parks and Recreation Plan (Jones
and Jones, 1982).
Time Frame -1982-1987
Neighborhood Parks
1. North Scenic Hill
2. South Scenic Hill
3. Sequoia
4. Lower East Hill
5. East Hill Center
6. Panther Lake
Community Parks
7.
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Kent Meridian
South ~1eridian
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Acquire
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Develop
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SQecial Resources & Trails
9. Clark Lake 35
10. Mill Creek Trail 5
Total 35 5
NOTE: See map for locations
Time Frame -1987-2000
Neighborhood Parks
11. North ll6th 10 10
12; Glen Carin 5 5
13. Upper Lake Meridian 10 10
14. Kent-Kangley Center 10 10
15. f4i sty Meadows 10 10
16. North Lake Meridian 10
17 .. Meridian Valley 10
Total 65 45
Community Parks
18. Meridian 30
19. South f4eri dian 30
20. East Hill Community Center 10 10
Total TO 70
SQecial Resources & Trails
21. Garrison Creek (North Fork) 50
22. Garrison Creek (South Fork) 30
23. Garrison Creek Trail System 10
24. Clark Lake Meridian Trail System 10
Total 80 20
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HUMAN ENVIRONMENT ELEMENT
In the growth and development of a community, changes occur that affect the
quality of life and the liveability of an area. On the negative side, traffic
congestion, loss of open space, removal of vegetation, and haphazard develop-
ment impact the character of an area. While on the positive side a number of
needed urban services are added. Some of these include new shopping centers,
convenience stores and bus lines which increase the quality of life.
The residents of East Hill have expressed their ideas and feelings. on what they
value and dislike about their community. The goals, objectives and policies of
the Human Environment Element are a representation of what they feel is impor-
tant to their quality of life and how best to protect and enhance it. The intent
of these policies is to ensure that the quality of life and the desirable
characteristics of East Hill are maintained.
OVERALL GOAL: ENHANCE, THROUGH GOOD DESIGN, THE AESTHETIC QUALITIES OF THE
NATURAL AND MAN-MADE ENVIRONMENT TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF
THE COMMUNITY.
GOAL 1: Development designed in harmony with the surburban/rural character of
East Hill.
Objective 1: Ensure that the design and construction of new development is
in harmony with the suburban/rural character of East Hill,
while maintaining the feeling of openness that exists through-
out the area.
folicy 1: Open space shall be preserved and located in such a manner as
to provide a buffer or separation between a new development
and an existir.g development.
Policy 2: Every effort shall be made to integrate natural features into
the design of residential and commercial development.
Qbjective 2: Discourage development that would result in continued sprawl
and disjointed growth.
Policy 1: Establish zoning and site plan design criteria that will assure
a smooth transition between land use of varied intensity and
scale.
Policy 2: Written notice shall be given to all property owners within
300 feet of the perimeter of property to be subdivided, short
platted, or developed into multi-family or commercial develop-
ment.
Policy 3: The development of areas that require long extensions of public
utilities shall be delayed until a time when such utilities are
more readily available.
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Objective 3: Review land use designations periodically to ensure that
they continue to reflect the preferences and concerns of
Kent area residents.
Policy .1: Survey the East Hill community on a routine basis in order to
assure that the development of East Hill occurs in a manner
which is satisfactory to the residents.
Policy 2: Community groups, committees or other formal organizations,
wh_ose purpose is to keep abreast of and monitor development
on East Hill, shall serve as a liaison between elected
officials, county and city staff and the community._
GOAL 2: Development that will preserve, maintain and enhance East Hill's natural
arrd man-made environments.
Qbjective 1: Preserve those natural features which contribute to the
aesthetic quality and rural feeling that exists on East
Hill, i.e., streams, lakes, significant views, tall ever-
green trees, woodlands and pastures.
Policy 1: Consideration shall be given to the integration of natural
features such as streams, lakes, views, woodlands, and
pastures into the design of residential and commercial develop-
ment.
Qbjective 2: Promote quality design in structures and landscaping that
reflects a strong consideration of the natural as well as
the man-made environment.
Policy 1: The City of K~nt and King County shall recognize and promote
excellent architectural and landscape design through the use
of annual awards of merit.
Qbjective 3: Provide for the preservation of historical landmarks and sites.
Policy 1: Provide the means to identify, acquire or otherwise preserve
properties of historical value.
GOAL 3: A well-designed community which provides for the health and safety of
the citizens of East Hill.
Objective 1: Provide safe means of circulation linking residential areas to
parks, schools, commercial centers and employment opportunities.
Policy 1: Safe, adequate roads and bikeways, trails and equestrian paths
should accompany residential growth and development where
appropriate.
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Policy 2: Require the installation of transportation improvements
exterior to new development when existing conditions or
facilities prove inadequate to handle the pressures created
by that new development. Improvements may consist of, but
not be limited to, widening streets, installing curbs, side-
walks and storm drainage facilities, traffic signals or signs.
Objective 2: Promote quality residential and commercial development with a
distinctive pattern and character.
Policy 1: All utilities shall be placed underground.
Policy 2: All residential and commercial development shall be designed to
create a consistent and attractive appearance through the
adoption of design standards.
Objective 3: Prohibit development that would endanger the safety and threate~
the general welfare of East Hill residents.
Policy 1: As new subdivisions are developed adjacent to existing sub-
divisions, additional ingress and egress roads shall be provided
if needed to avoid excessive traffic through the existing sub-
divisions.
RECOMMENDATIONS
l. In accordance with Goal l, Objective 1, Policy l, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: The Kent Subdivision Ordinance should be amended to
include provisions for the preservation of open
space. During subdivision review, attention should
be paid to connecting open space of existing develop-
ments.
2. In accordance with Goal 1, Objective 2, Policy 2, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: The Zoning Ordinance should be amended to require
written notice be given to all property within
300 feet of property to be subdivided, short-platted,
or developed into multi-family or commercial develop-
ments. Criteria needs to be established for
determining the size of developments which require
such a notice; i.e., the number of units or the
square footage of the building.
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3. In accordance with Goal 2, Objective 2, Policy 1, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: The City of Kent should establish a committee of
professionals, lay-persons, and City officials
which will recognize quality design through
annual awards.
4. In accordance with Goal 3, Objective 2, Policy 3, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: A design guideline booklet should be produced to
illustrate ideas and techniques aimed at meeting
the development requirements of the Zoning Code
in an effective and imaginative manner. In
addition, ways and means of improving the general
appearance and aesthetic character of existing
-commercial areas should be included.
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HUt1AN RESOURCES ELn1EtH
In an era of g~vernmental budget cutbacks, it is increasingly more difficult to
provide the services that our changing society demands. The dramatic rise in
single-parent households, high unemployment, sky-rocketing health care costs and
a range of other difficulties place a burden on the public and private agencies
that deal with these social issues. The goals, objectives and policies of this
element are intended to provide a point of focus and direction to assist in pro-
moting the health, safety and general welfare of individuals and families in the
East Hill area.
OVERALL GOAL: COORDINATED AND WELL-PUBLICIZED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FACILITIES AND
SERVICES, EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO EAST HILL RESIDENTS, WHICH MEET PERSONAL NEEDS
AND PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
GOAL 1: A full range of educational opportunities to accommodate the needs and
desires of East Hill residents of all ages.
Objective 1 :
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Objective 2:
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Objective 3:
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Policy 2:
Objective 4:
Polic,Y: 1 :
Support public and private schools.
Facilitate the expansion and development of schools.
Become involved in Kent School District affairs.
Support preschool and college educational programs.
Encourage the location of preschools in ~zoning districts.
Make available existing City facilities for college educational
programs and encourage other governmental bodies to do likewise.
Support vocationa·l training programs.
Work with private sector to identify and fulfill vocational
skills requirements.
Coordinate with adjacent cities and public and private institutions
to formulate an interaction plan so as not to duplicate training.
Support nontraditional educational programs.
Encourage talented persons to engage in private school enterprises.
GOAL 2: Health services to enable East Hill residents to enjoy good physical and
mental health--physical and mental health services which promote the well-being
of East Hill residents.
Objective l: Encourage and support high-quality emergency health care services.
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Policy 1: Support policies and legislation which provide appropriate
standards for emergency health care services.
Policy 2: Maintain a strong commitment to emergency medical programs.
Policy 3: Support other needed public and private emergency and crises
intervention services.
Objective 2: Support general community health programs.
Policy 1: Provide area residents with a comprehensive information and
referral service so that they may be aware of what services
are available to them.
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Objective 3:
P.olicy 1 :
Policy 2:
Policy 3:
Encourage citizens to participate in planning for health programs.
Encourage physical fitness activities.
Provide exercise facilities in at least one East Hill location
for all age groups.
Designate walking, jogging and bike trails.
Encourage the private sector to participate in physical fitness
activities.
GOAL 3: Social services to meet the variety of needs of East Hill residents to
assist them in leading safe and productive lives.
Objective l :
Policy 1 :
Policy 2:
Objective 2:
Policy 1 :
Policy 2:
Policy 3:
Objective 3:
Policy 1 :
Provide and support an all-purpose facility located in East Hill.
Seek sources of funding for an all-purpose facility.
Coordinate efforts to support such a facility.
Support the availability of day care programs.
Encourage industries and business to provide day care opportunities
for their employees.
Remove barriers that block the implementation of this objective.
Encourage and support educational programs to provide staff for
day care centers.
Support programs designed to make the lives of the aged and
handicapped more meaningful.
Establish programs for senior citizens in the East Hill area.
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existing Senior Center.
GOAL 4: Indoor and outdoor leisure activities, including the arts and other
cultural ·opportunities, for all age groups.
Objective 1: Preserve Kent•s cultural and social heritage.
Policy 1: · Support existing historical societies and encourage/promote
preservation societies.
Policy 2:
Polic,Y 3:
Objective 2:
Polic,Y 1 :
Identify and mark historical sites in the East Hill area.
Note sites and buildings of cultural and historical significance.
Encourage the availability of a broad range and number of
artistic and cultural programs, activities and services.
Facilitate the development of a facility in the East Hill area
that can contain the varied arts and cultural programs.
Policy 2: Encourage the Arts Commission sponsorship of artistic activities
in the East Hill area.
Objective 3: Provide active and passive recreation activities for all East
Hill residents including individuals, families, and other
mixed-age groups.
Polic,Y 1: Work with private and public groups to provide a facility in
the East Hill area that will accommodate active and passive
recreational activities.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. In accordance with Goal 1, Objective 1, Policy 2, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: Regularly scheduled meetings should be held between
city, county and school district officials to dis-
cuss areas of mutual concern and interest.
2. In accordance with Goal 1, Objective 2, Policy 2, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: A list of city facilities suitable and available for
educational purposes should be established and dis-
tributed to local educational institutions.
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3. In accordance with Goal 3, Objective l, Policy l, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: If the County Pro Parks bond measure is successful
in the fall of 1982, bond money should be used to
acquire and develop an all-purpose facility center
(similar to Kent Commons} in the East Hill area.
This proposal could be a joint city/county project
with facility management provided by the city.
4. In accordance with Goal 3, Objective 2, Policy 2, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: Provision should be made in the Kent zoning ordinance,
as it is being revised, to ensure that day care
facilities are permitted with only the restrictions
necessary to protect the health, safety and general
welfare of the community.
5. In accordance with Goal 4, Objective l, Policy 2, the following recommendation
is made:
Recommendation: A program should be developed which could involve
local service clubs, civic organizations, youth
groups, and the local historical society in
identifying and marking historical sites on East
Hill.
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LAND USE ELEMENT
The future us~ of land, described in this element, represents a wide variety
of issues and concerns expressed by East Hill citizens. As one might expect,
the formulation of land use alternatives is a difficult task, especially after
considering the collective input from the following activities between May and
December of 1981: two community workshops attended by 230 citizens, a phone
survey of 631 persons, and over 40 committee meetings held during the develop-
ment of goals, objectives and policies for the plan. Because it is nearly
impossible to illustrate on any one map all of the possible land use
variations, four alternatives were prepared. These four land use alternatives
attempted to reflect the diversity of citizen opinion while at the same time
follow sound principles of urban and regional planning. In addition, the
alternatives in both map and written form were the product of all known sources
of resource information available for the East Hill area. In some cases, key
data was available only in limited form which hampered efforts to assess the
potential impacts of each alternative. Maps illustrating the alternatives
are available for review at the Kent Planning Department.
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LAND USE POLICIES
The following policies concerning the future use of land in the East Hill Study
Area were developed from the six previous plan elements and the Land Use Element
of the original East Hill Plan. As a result, the policies represent key issues
from each individual plan element which are reflected in both the narrative and
accompanying land use plan maps. Although the intent of the Land Use Policies
has been incorporated into the draft plan alternatives, it is important that
the policies stand on their own as they appear below. This arrangement provides
for easier reference and interpretation as the policies are implemented through
Kent's East Hill Plan (_as an addendum to the Comprehensive-Plan) and zoning
ordinance.
Natural Environment
1. Consider natural and physical assets and liabilities including but not limited
to topography, natural drainage, vegetation, views, amenities, and access when
making decisions concerning the type and intensity of land use.
2. Base approval of proposed use adjacent to sensitive natural areas (streams,
lakes, wetlands) upon demonstration of compatibility with and maintenance of
the natural function of these areas.
3. Sensitive features that are appropriate for public acquisition include sites
that require public management for storm water control or wildlife habitat
or that support scenic or educational resources where public access is
desirable.
4. Retain in a natural state areas exceeding an average slope of 25 percent to
40 percent combined with a severe risk of landslide, slippage, seismic, and
erosion hazard.
5. Identify wetlands having value for storm water drainage and flood control,
water quality protection and wildlife habitat and develop a strategy for
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6. Preserve woodlands located on slopes with a grade of 40 percent or greater to
moderate storm water runoff flows and minimize erosion and sedimentation.
Housing
1. Ensure that public facilities and services are available or will be available
to support development at proposed densities.
2. Locate new single-family detached residential development in areas and at
densities which permit roads, utilities, public transit, schools and other
public facilities and services to be provided in an efficient and cost-
effective manner.
3. Permit adjustments to residential development requirements including, but
not limited to, flexible setbacks, lot size averaging, and lot clustering.
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4. Ensure a variety of housing opportunities by providing a mixture of lot sizes,
housing types (single family, townhouses, apartments, etc.), designs, and
price levels (adapted from 1981 East Hill Plan).
Transportation
1. Sidewalks and bike routes should be included in all highway development and
improvement plans and linked to similar planned or existing routes.
2. Trails shall be incorporated in all residential and commercial open space
where practical.
3. Coordinate the transportation plan with land use patterns and plans.
Public Facilities
1. Promote in-fill development in and around the east side of Kent.
2. When extending the water system to areas of new development, upgrade, where
appropriate, the existing network and storage capacity at the time of con-
struction to assure adequate service.
3. Allow intermittent or permanent wetlands or streams to satisfy a portion
of open space requirements.
4. The design of residential developments shall incorporate bikeways and trails
where linkage can occur with the King County network.
5. New subdivisions should provide for the linkage of planned open space with
the open space of existing subdivisions.
6. Neighborhood parks should be an integral part of residential development.
7. Support the construction of additional east/west arterials.
8. The area commercially zoned should be expanded at such time when at least
75 percent of the existing commercial land is developed (1971 East Hill
Plan).
Human Environment
1. Open space shall be preserved and located in such a manner as to provide
a buffer or separation between a new development and an existing develop-
ment.
2.
3.
Discourage development that would result in continued sprawl and disjointed
growth.
The development of areas that require long extensions of public facilities
shall be delayed until a time when such utilities are more readily available.
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4. Safe, adequate roads and bikeways, trails and equestrian paths
should accompany residential growth and development where appropriate.
Human Resources
1. Encourage the location of preschools in all zoning districts.
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LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
The land use classifications that were utilizedin the rev 1 s 1 on of the East Hill
Plan contain a number of changes that make it possible to determine more specific
uses and residential densities. Although the new classifications differ from
previous East Hill designations (fts well as other city comprehensive plans),
they do not create conflicts or inconsistencies. Instead, they are essentially
an expansion of previous designations combined with a few new ones that will
afford easier interpretation and implementation of·the revised land use plan.
(As other existing area plans are revised in the upcoming years, the new
designations will be incorporated.) In addition, another advantage will be
increased coordination with King County because the changes will be compatible
with the Soos Creek Plan designations.
Single-Family Residential
The single-family land use category is intended to accommodate single-family homes
which range in density from one unit per five acres up to six units per acre. The
East Hi]l land use designations include five single-family densities:
l. Single Family (one dwelling unit per five acres). This designation is
utlized by King County as a means to maintain rural character and to prevent
premature urban development in areas without adequate roads, schools,
utilities and other public facilities and services.
2. Single Family (one dwelling unit per acre). This designation provides a
transition between the urban/suburban and rural areas while still allowing
the rural uses and activities that are not practical in concentrated urban
areas.
3. Single Family (two to three dwelling units per acre). This designation
provides areas that accommodate higher residential densities while still
maintaining a high degree of open space and building separation. Lot
sizes of 15,000 to 20,000 square feet usually permit the use of septic
systems but access to a public water system is usually necessary.
4. Single Family (_three to four dwelling units per acre). This category pro-
vides for lot sizes ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 square feet. Subdivisions
and short plats can be designed in areas with this density so that public
facilities and services can be provided and maintained in an efficient and
economic manner.
5. Single Family (four to six dwelling units per acre). This designation
represents the highest single-family residential density. Developments
at this density are usually subdivisions with lots ranging from 7,000
to 10,000 square feet. A full range of public services are provided.
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~ulti-Family Residential
The multi-family land use categories are intended to provide areas for the
development of apartments, condominiums, townhouses and row houses at
densities ranging from seven to 48 units per acre. Multi-family developments
should occur adjacent to commercial centers or near arterials or collector
streets that provide direct access to needed urban services. The East Hill
land use classifications provide a range of three multi-family land use
densities.
1. Multi-Family l7 to 12 dwelling units per acre). This designation is
intended to provide areas for low density attached dwelling units such
as duplexes, townhouses, low rise apartments and condominiums. Properly
designed, low-density multi-family developments can serve as transition
areas between commercial areas or high density multi-family developments
and single-family neighborhoods.
2. Multi-Family (12 to 24 dwelling units per acre). This is a popular density
due to increasing development costs. If designed properly, developments of
this density can accommodate more people while still maintaining a quality
environment.
3. Multi-Family (24 to 48 dwelling units per acre). As the highest density
shown on the land use map alternatives, this designation recognizes
existing developments in the study area.
Commercial
This category includes several commercially related land uses as follows:
1. Community Retail. This use is intended to provide areas for the provision
of personal goods and services such as supermarkets, hardware stores, drug-
stores, restaurants, etc. These uses generally provide the day-to-day
shopping needs of the community.
2. Commercial Manufacturing. The uses along Central Avenue in the study
area are represented by this classification which includes some retail
establishments, light industrial operations, commercial and wholesale
uses.
3. Neighborhood Business. This designation includes limited retail and office
development compatible with adjacent residential uses. Neighborhood businesses
are intended to serve residents living within a radius of one mile.
4. Office. This designation allows for a number of activities that constitute
the general uses found in professional offices, such as medical, legal and
counseling services.
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5. Limited Commercial/Office. This designation applies to the area on either
side of 104th Avenue Southeast between the two commercial centers. The
Limited Commercial/Office designation is intended to permit a more intense
use of this area while providing a transition between community retail uses
and residential uses. Office use and smaller commercial businesses having
a lower potential for traffic generation are examples of uses with this
designation.
Community Facility
This designation is applied to all public schools, utilities, fire and police
stations and public lands (such as county and state land).
Open Space
These areas are defined by King County in the Soos Creek Plan as public water-
sheds and steeply sloped lands that are generally not developable. The slopes
are greater than 40 percent.
Constrained Areas
This description is applied to all "wetland/unique and fragile areas" greater
than one acre in size following the general criteria from the Kent Valley Studies
program. These areas are illustrated in the Draft Environmental Impact State-
ment for the East Hill Plan. Constrained Areas also include Class III Critical
Areas as defined by King County. These lands include areas classified as
environmentally sensitive due to natural hazards (landslide, seismic, erosion,
and flooding potential) and areas which support unique, fragile or valuable
resources.
Parks
This description includes all public parks as well as a few private parks such
as the Meridian Valley Country Club and the Lake Meridian resort.
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ADOPTED LAND USE MAP
The land use aiternative adopted by the City Council proposes a modest expansion
of the existing commercial centers on 104th Avenue S.E. and of the smaller com-
mercial centers located at major intersections in the county. A limited commercial/
office district is proposed along 104th Avenue S.E. This district would link the
existing commercial centers and adjacent office land uses. The limited commercial;
office district would also provide a transition to existing and proposed multi-
family residential areas surrounding 104th Avenue S.E. and East Hill shopping
centers·.
The table below summarizes the potential growth and impacts associated with
the land use shown on the adopted land use map. The table illustrates each land
use classification by potential acreage, population, vehicle trips and domestic
water demand. (These categories were selected because of available information.)
The potential growth and impacts are shown at 100 percent and 75 percent of
possible "build-out"; 75 percent provides a more realistic assessment as the
ultimate potential of 100 percent rarely occurs.
ADOPTED LAND USE 11AP
POTENTIAL VEHIC~E POTENTIAL
POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TRIP ENDS/DA~ WATER ~E~IAND (G, P, D,)
DESIGNATION ACRES 75% 100% 75% :: ::~ 75% 100%
DEVELOPED DEVELOPED DEVELOPED ~E'IO: :?ED DEVELOPED DEVELOPED
SINGLE FAMILY RESID~NTIAL
l DU/5 Acres 230 88 117 345 .:5o 11 ,440 15,210
1 DU/A 401 764 1 ,019 3,008 4,~10 99,320 132,470
2-3 DU/A 163 745 994 2,934 3 '= ~ 2 96,850 129,220
3-4 DU/A l ,297 7,907 10,542 31 '128 4: 7: J4 l ,027,910 1,370,460
4-6 OU/A 4 517 41 303 55 071 162,612 216. ~ 16 5,369,390 7,159,230
Single Family Subtotal 6,608 50,807 67 ,743 200,027 266,-22 6,604,910 8,806,590
~',UL TI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
7-12 DU/A 337 4,368 5,823 14 ,801 19,-35 567,840 756,990
12-24 DU/A 544 14,100 18,807 47,785 53,-~3 l ,833 '000 2,444,910
24-48 DU/A 4 207 276 703 ?-37 26,910 35,880
Multi-family Subtotal 885 18,675 24,906 63,289 2~, ~ 35 2,427,750 3,237,780
CONSTRAINED AREAS
(Wetlands not included) 1 ,351 l ,824 2,432 10' 133 i 3. ~~ 0 237,120 316 '160
Residential Total 71 ,306 95,081 273.449 36~, ~97 9,269,780 12,360,530
C0~1MERC IAL I Community Ret a i 1 238 133,875 '72,:CJO
Cormercia1 11anufacturi ng 12 5,750 ~,: JO
~eighborhood Business 10 5,625 i J: :o
Office 48 27,000 3~. :Jo
Limited Commercial/Office 36 20,250 27.: )0
Commercial Total 344 193,500 2':2,::JO
Trip Ends Total -166,949 :22. =_ 97
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V. IMPLEMENTATION
RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE CHANGES
Changes to existing city and county codes and ordinances are proposed to imple-
ment the recommendations included in Chapter IV. of the plan. These recommenda-
tions are detailed according to the seven plan elements but generally affect the
following: Kent Zoning Code, Kent Subdivision Code, Kent Tree and Stream
·Ordinance and the King County Zoning Ordinance and General Development Guide.
COORDINATION WITH KING COUNTY
A frequent question at the many meetings and workshops during the East Hill Plan
preparation concerned the City of Kent's ability to influence King County land
use decisions. Traditionally, this has always been a problem for the city and
this plan proposes three basic approaches to implement the policies and plan
recommendations:
l. Develop and adopt a common Sphere of Interest agreement with King County.
Although an effort by several cities four years ago proved to be unsuccessful
in adopting a Sphere of Interest ordinance with the county, the idea is still
considered viable by a number of cities at this time. It is the intent of
this section to insure that Kent plays a strong role in a collective effort
by all cities in King County to adopt a common ordinance and thus implement
East Hill Plan as well as past and future land use plans.
2. Evaluate annexation proposals for conflicts with land use policies and for
impacts on service delivery costs. This policy, from the King County
Development Guide and the 1964 King County Plan, is an additional means of
implementing policies of the East Hill Plan. This plan endorses Policy H-17
and H-18 of the 1964 Plan and the more recent Pl-304 (policy) of the General
Development Guide that is pending consideration by the new county administration.
3. Increased liaison with King County and adjacent cities. If city staff at
the general direction of appointed and elected officials increases ongoing
liaison efforts, the chances for implementation of the East Hill Plan will
be enhanced. Liaison, in this sense, includes not only attending important
meetings but also becoming involved in other jurisdictions' development review
processes. This action will produce an exchange of ideas and concerns that
will increase the chances for the implementation of plans and policies.
Appendix
LAND USE MAP
POTENTIAL POPULATION
Estimates of potential population were obtained by multiplying net buildable
acreage by development density (number of dwelling units per acre}. This
figure is then multipled by household size.
Net Bui 1 dable Acreage
Eighty·percent of gross acreage (20 percent is deducted to satisfy circulation
and open space requirements).
Household Size (by housing type)
Single-F.amily:
~1ul ti -Family:
Example:
2.54 persons per acre
1.8 persons per acre
Potential population = eighty percent of gross acreage x
dwelling units per acre (DU/A) x
household size.
(.80 x 100 acres) x 6 DU/A x 2.54 219 persons
Assumptions
The population estimates are based on the highest allowable density for each
residential designation.
Potential population in constrained areas is calculated· at ten percent of the
total acreage due to development limitations, circulation requirements, and
plan policies. Clustering of development in these areas could occur at densities
of up to ten units per acre.
POTENTIAL VEHICLE TRIPS
The calculation of potential vehicle trip ends per day provides a basic estimate
of traffic generation by land use category for East Hill Study Area as a whole.
Other factors, important to an analysis of traffic impacts, including traffic
distribution, trip assignment, and scheduled transportation improvements, are
not considered. A more detailed analysis of transportation impacts.and needs
in the East Hill area will be provided by the Kent Area Transportat1on Study.
The study will provide a comprehensive view of the transportation needs of
Kent and the city's Sphere of Interest. The study's findings are expected to
be available in the fall of 1982.
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The estimates of potential vehicle trip ends per day shown on the chart on
page 58 include both existing development and future development in accordance
with the adopted land use plan.
Calculating Potential Vehicle Trips
A vehicle trip end is a trip which has either a destination or an ending at a
particular point. For example, leaving home and traveling to work is one
trip end. Returning home from work is a second trip end.
Trip Ends BJ" Land Use T.}o'pe
Residential: Single family dwellings generate 10 vehicle trip ends per day.
Multi-family dwellings generate 6. l vehicle trip ends per day,
per unit.
Residential trip ends were determined by dividing the number of potential units
based on net buildable acreage and then multiplying by the appropriate number of
trip ends per unit.
Example:
Trip ends = Net buildable area x trip ends per unit
density
800 acres x 10 trips per unit = l ,333 trip ends
6 DU/A
Commercial is estimated at 750 trip ends per gross acre. No differentiation
has been made among trips generated by specific commercial uses and impluse :';.;,~~?-~
buying or diversion trips. An "impulse buying" trip is a trip made by drivers.,,;.ii>~'~.:.:,.
who usually drive past a commercial establishment for another purpose (travel~~.tf~j
to. or from work or school, etc.), but who make an intermediate stop to make a .. ··
purchase. A "diversion" trip is a trip made by a shopper who currently drives
past a site on his or her way to another shopping opportunity, but who.would
stop at the first site in the future if it offered a comparable select1on of
goods and services. Because of the potential for impulse and diversion ~rips.
the actual trip generation would probably be less than shown. Actual tr1p ·
generation for office uses would probably also be lower than indicated.
WATER DEnAND
Assumptions
Water consumption is estimated at 130 gallons per person, per day. There is no
water conservation program.
Consumption is computed by multiplying the total number of persons by 9-lJ~s
used per person each day.
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ACK~C~LEDGEMENTS
EAST HILL PLAN CITIZ~~s ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Bob Anderson
Aldo Basile
Ann Bound
Lloyd Sound
Charles Bolz
Edward S.lakely
Phi 11 i p Camp be 11
Bill CaJ~ey
Dan Dansenberg
Dean Engel
Joann Fairbanks
Roger Hanson
Katie Hanzeli
Lowe 11 Ha 11
Chris Harvey
f,1a ry Kilbourn
l'Jilliam Laxton
Donald fkDaniel
Alice r-1atz
Tim Miller
Charolotte Norder
Claudia Otey
Patricia Peacore
r~a ry Rogers
Dan Rowley
Bill Ruth
Rod Sa a lfe 1 d
~arie West Schrett
Karen t-Jebs ter
Glenn Votaw
Planning Staff
James P. Harris, Planning Director
James M. Hansen, Associate Planner--Project Manager
Richard Lunceford, Assistant Planner
Sally Chafe, Assistant Planner
Jack Dodge, Assistant Planner
P. Andrew Norton, Planning Assistant
Former Staff Members Who Worked On The
East Hill Plan
Dan Leonard
Kathy Osen
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