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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 10/14/2019 Page 1 of 3 Pending Approval Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes October 14, 2019 Date: October 14, 2019 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Chambers Attending: Paul Hintz, Chair Katherine Jones, Vice Chair Gwen Allen-Carston, Shane Amodei, Frank Cornelius, Dale Hartman, Ali Shasti Agenda: 1. Call to Order 7:00 p.m. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Paul Hintz Chair Present Katherine Jones Vice Chair Present Gwen Allen-Carston Present Shane Amodei Present Frank Cornelius Absent Dale Hartman Excused Ali Shasti Excused 3. Approval of Minutes dated September 9, 2019 MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated September 9, 2019 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Katherine Jones, Vice Chair SECONDER: Gwen Allen-Carston AYES: Hintz, Jones, Allen-Carston, Amodei ABSENT: Cornelius EXCUSED: Hartman, Shasti 4. Changes to the Agenda 5. Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.09 KCC and the 2009 Design and Construction Standards (Naden Relocation and Street Standards) - Adopt The City is preparing to sell property formerly acquired for a facility it is no longer feasible to build. Part of the anticipated property development is a rebuilt street, Naden Avenue. There are several standards with overlapping jurisdiction that might apply to the new Naden Avenue; the proposed Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes October 14, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 3 ordinance would clarify the street standard by adding a new detail for Naden Avenue South. The ordinance will also clarify City expectations more broadly by adding cross references between varying sets of adopted standards that relate to infrastructure improvements in downtown Kent. These include the 2009 Design and Construction Standards including the Downtown Overlay, and the Downtown Design Guidelines. Finally, this proposal will amend the 2009 Design and Construction Standards to allow latecomer agreements for streets. Latecomers agreements allow developers who build infrastructure that serves theirs and other nearby properties to recoup some of the construction costs when those other properties develop. The city has long allowed latecomers agreements for sewer and water main extensions, and it appears that excluding streets was an oversight that should be corrected. Kathy Johnson asked if Latecomers Agreements are a regular tool that other jurisdictions use. Matt Gilbert explained that it is a very common practice. MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. ______ amending Chapter 15.09 of the Kent City Code and the 2009 Design and Construction Standards to clarify applicability of standards and establish a street design standard for future relocation of Naden Avenue. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/22/2019 4:00 PM MOVER: Gwen Allen-Carston SECONDER: Katherine Jones, Vice Chair AYES: Hintz, Jones, Allen-Carston, Amodei ABSENT: Cornelius, Hartman EXCUSED: Shasti 6. Adult Family Homes Zoning Code Amendment Erin George presented proposed Zoning Code amendments relating to adult family homes, also referred to as group homes. Staff have received complaints from residents about such facilities and other room rental situations, primarily related to the number of residents, the number of cars, and living conditions. Ms. George explained state laws relating to adult family homes - namely that cities must allow them in all residential and commercial zones - but also licensing and inspection requirements for providers, as enforced by DSHS. Ms. George outlined existing city code and its shortcomings, highlighting the overly broad definition of group homes and the outdated definition of boarding homes. She explained staff recommended code changes to address these shortcomings by narrowing the group homes definition and referencing the state definition of “adult family home,” renaming boarding homes as “short-term rentals,” and adding a new category called “communal residences” to address long-term room rentals. Associated regulations would Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes October 14, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 3 require city business licenses for all these uses, proof of any required state licenses, and limitations on the number of rooms that may be rented in short-term rentals and communal residences. Adult family homes would be limited to 6 residents per the state definition. Paul Hintz asked if the excessive car problem has been looked at from the position of limiting vehicles per household. Ms. George explained that staff had considered that approach, but decided the health and safety concerns relating to living conditions could not be ignored and could better be addressed (along with parking issues) by regulating the uses themselves. Shane Amodei asked if Short-Term Rentals and Communal Residences will be a part of the Rental Housing Inspection Program. Ms. George explained that the program is in its 1st year of a 3 year inspection cycle and currently is limited to apartments and attached housing types. However after 3 years, staff will evaluate the potential for expanding to other housing types. Clarification was requested regarding how Business Licenses are screened. Ms. George explained that business licenses are currently administered by Finance Customer Service and simply involve application and payment of the license fee. Starting next year, Planners will also get routed business licenses to review for Zoning Code compliance, which would include the regulations in the proposed ordinance if adopted. MOTION: Recommend City Council approve the code amendment for Adult Family Homes as presented by staff. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/12/2019 4:00 PM MOVER: Katherine Jones, Vice Chair SECONDER: Gwen Allen-Carston AYES: Hintz, Jones, Allen-Carston, Amodei ABSENT: Cornelius, Hartman EXCUSED: Shasti 7. Adjournment 7:55 p.m. Tanya Kosen Committee Secretary