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Pending Approval
Land Use and Planning Board
Land Use Regular Meeting
Minutes
October 28, 2019
Date: October 28, 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 Excused
Katherine Jones Vice Chair Present
Gwen Allen-Carston Excused
Shane Amodei Present
Frank Cornelius Present
Dale Hartman Present
Ali Shasti Present
3. Approval of Minutes dated October 14, 2019
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated October 14, 2019
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Frank Cornelius
SECONDER: Dale Hartman
AYES: Jones, Amodei, Cornelius, Hartman, Shasti
EXCUSED: Hintz, Allen-Carston
4. Changes to the Agenda
5. Ordinance Amending KCC 15.02, 15.06, 6.07.020 and 6.07.050
regarding Sign Code Amendments - Adopt
Kaelene Nobis, Planner presented on the Sign Code Amendment. Ms. Nobis
provided a brief overview of two court cases that change the way cities can
regulate signage. Reed v. Gilbert in 2015 and Contest promotions within the
9th circuit in 2017. Ms. Nobis explained if you need to read a sign to
determine how to apply regulations, it can be deemed unconstitutional. The
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second case, however (Contest Promotions) gives cities the authority to
regulate signage based on government interest, including size, location,
duration, material, commercial vs non-commercial, lighting, and public
versus private.
Ms. Nobis then gave a brief overview of minor code changes necessary to
comply with the court cases. Minor changes are also proposed for cleanup
related to outdated processes and position titles.
Ali Shasti asked if Traffic Control signs are included in this update. Ms. Nobis
responded the regulations for Traffic Control signs will stay in Public Works
(KCC 6.07) and are not affected by these changes.
Kathi Jones asked where portable signs are allowed. Ms. Nobis stated that
the code is written with delineations of where the signs are not allowed, such
as not blocking sight distance, safety or travel paths. This leaves locations
like landscape strips in the right-of-way and private property for posting.
Ms. Jones also asked what the criteria are for removing the signs. Ms. Nobis
responded that the code states the signs must be in good condition and there
are regulations for limited duration events.
Shane Amodei asked how soon can election signs be put up before the
election. Ms. Nobis stated that because content cannot be regulated, we
cannot designate between political signage and other signage like grand
openings, little league etc. We have not imposed a timeline prior to the
election but the signs are required to be removed 7 days after the end of the
limited duration event, which includes the election.
Dale Hartman asked who is responsible for removing the signs. Ms. Nobis
stated that the owners are responsible but that the City has the authority to
remove illegal portable signs, or ones that may be in disrepair or past the
end of an event.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. ______ amending Chapters KCC
15.02, 15.06, 6.07.020 and 6.07.050 of the Kent City Code relating to
sign code.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE [UNANIMOUS ]
Next: 11/12/2019 4:00 PM
MOVER: Frank Cornelius
SECONDER: Dale Hartman
AYES: Jones, Amodei, Cornelius, Hartman, Shasti
EXCUSED: Hintz, Allen-Carston
6. Transportation Master Plan Update
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April Delchamps provided an update on the first and second phase of
outreach, the first Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) meeting, bicycle and
pedestrian metrics for the layered transportation network, and project
development.
Shane Amodei asked if April has asked for input from the Bicycle Advisory
Group. April stated that yes, they had and that she had just been at that
meeting. Mr. Amodei also asked if the large corporate stakeholders have
been made aware of the TMP. Ms. Delchamps explained that they have been
emailed regarding the TMP and asked to email out the survey link to their
employees. She also anticipates that they will be more involved as the
program progresses.
Dale Hartman asked if any information has been disseminated through the
Kent Reporter. Ms. Delchamps explained that getting the word out isn’t
always linear. They have just utilized a service called Peach Jar which sends
notices to parents of children that attend Kent Schools.
7. Adjournment 7:45 p.m.
Tanya Kosen
Committee Secretary