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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 08/12/2019 Unless otherwise noted, the Land Use and Planning Board meets at 7 p.m. on the sec ond and fourth Mondays of each month in the Kent City Hall, Council Chambers East, 220 Fourth Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032. For additional information please contact Tanya Kosen at 253-856-5461, or email Tanya Kosen at TKosen@KentWA.gov. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-856-5725 in advance. For TDD relay service call Washington Telecommunications Relay Service at 7-1-1. Land Use and Planning Board Agenda Board Members: Paul Hintz, Chair Katherine Jones, Vice Chair - Gwen Allen-Carston - Shane Amodei - Frank Cornelius - Dale Hartman - Ali Shasti Monday, August 12, 2019 7:00 p.m. Item Description Action Speaker Time 1. Call to Order Chair 01 MIN. 2. Roll Call Chair 01 MIN. 3. Changes to the Agenda Chair 01 MIN. 4. Approval of June 24, 2019 Minutes YES Chair 05 MIN. 5. 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments NO Danielle Butsick 30 MIN. 6. Rally the Valley Update NO Danielle Butsick 15 MIN. 7. Adjournment Chair 01 MIN. Page 1 of 2 Pending Approval Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes June 24, 2019 Date: June 24, 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, Agenda: 1. Call to Order 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Chair, Paul Hintz was absent so Katherine Jones chaired this Hearing. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Paul Hintz Chair Excused Katherine Jones Vice Chair Present Gwen Allen-Carston Present Shane Amodei Absent Frank Cornelius Absent Dale Hartman Present Ali Shasti Present 3. Changes to the Agenda A recap of future meeting dates was presented by Hayley Bonsteel. 4. Approval of the Minutes Minutes 04.22.19 LUPB Meeting MOTION: RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dale Hartman SECONDER: Ali Shasti AYES: Jones, Allen-Carston, Hartman, Shasti 5. Housekeeping Code Amendments (ZCA-2019-4) Sara Ullman gave a presentation summarizing the 2018 Housekeeping Code Amendments. The committee members had several questions for staff regarding the proposed changes, specifically the proposed change to the 4 Packet Pg. 2 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J u n 2 4 , 2 0 1 9 7 : 0 0 P M ( O P E N S E S S I O N ) Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes June 24, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 2 construction cost date range in 12.13.170, standard public notice procedures for subdivisions in KCC 12.04, and the proposed changes to maximum residential building heights in KCC 15.04.170. Sara Ullman and Hayley Bonsteel explained why the proposed change in the construction cost date range for which school impact fees are based would assist with the timing of the adoption of the school district Capital Facilities Plans in conjunction with the City’s annual budget. Sara Ullman explained the public notice requirements for short plats and plats and how the proposed increase in mailing radius would correct inconsistencies in city code. Sara Ullman also explained the rationale regarding the proposed standardization of residential building heights. No members of the public spoke on the item so once all questions were answered, Gwen Allen-Carston made a motion to close the public hearing, Ali Shasti seconded the motion. MOTION: Recommend City Council adopt an ordinance making several housekeeping amendments as presented by staff. RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dale Hartman SECONDER: Gwen Allen-Carston AYES: Jones, Allen-Carston, Hartman, Shasti 6. Transportation Master Plan April Delchamps, Public Works Engineering, gave an information-only presentation regarding the Kent Transportation Master Plan update. The Transportation Master Plan will be brought before the Board at key points over the coming year. This presentation was an overview of the transportation planning process and a summary of the Transportation Master Plan tasks. The Committee requested a copy of Ms. Delchamp's PowerPoint presentation and that was sent to the members on June 27, 2019. 7. Adjournment 8:10 p.m. Tanya Kosen Committee Secretary 4 Packet Pg. 3 Mi n u t e s A c c e p t a n c e : M i n u t e s o f J u n 2 4 , 2 0 1 9 7 : 0 0 P M ( O P E N S E S S I O N ) ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Kurt Hanson, Economic and Community Development Director 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032 253-856-5454 DATE: August 12, 2019 TO: Land Use and Planning Board FROM: Economic & Community Development SUBJECT: 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments SUMMARY: The City received three docket applications by the annual Sept. 1st, 2018 deadline for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. The three proposals were identified as CPA-2018-01, CPA-2018-2, and CPA-2018-5; CPA-2018-01 was later withdrawn. Both proposals under consideration seek to amend existing land use designations to Mixed Use. Proposed sites consist of: CPA-2018-2: one 1.96-acre parcel on Military Road currently designated Commercial. CPA-2018-5: two parcels totaling 1.37 acres on 104th Ave. SE, currently designated SF-8. The staff report included in the LUPB packet contains background information, an analysis of public benefit and consistency with comprehensive plan policies, exhibits depicting the proposed sites and vicinity, and a staff’s analysis for each proposal. Analyses are based upon the standards of review listed in Kent City Code. Staff will be available at the August 12 LUPB meeting to present information, answer questions, and receive feedback from LUPB members. SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: Sustainable Services ATTACHMENTS: 1. LUPB 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Presentation (PDF) 2. 2018 Comp Plan Amendments Staff Report Final (PDF) 3. 2183639_ENV-2018-17 Comp Plan Review Addendum AD with signature (PDF) 5 Packet Pg. 4 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS Land Use and Planning Board August 12, 2019 5.a Packet Pg. 5 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 DOCKETED ITEMS A: Military Rd. 24700 Military Road; Commercial (C)to Mixed Use (MU) B: 104th Ave. 24518 104th Ave. SE; Single-Family (SF-8) to Mixed Use (MU) 5.a Packet Pg. 6 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 DOCKETED ITEMS 5.a Packet Pg. 7 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 PUBLIC OUTREACH Sent letters/request for comments to properties within 300ft. of proposed parcels 92 properties notified, 5 responses received –4 regarding Military Rd. proposal and 1 regarding 104th Ave. General support for redevelopment opportunities, but concern about traffic 5.a Packet Pg. 8 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 One parcel, 1.96 acres Currently designated Commercial “Larger site” is 13 parcels, 5.7 acres –commercial/retail, residential, and open space uses 5.a Packet Pg. 9 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 5.a Packet Pg. 10 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 5.a Packet Pg. 11 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 5.a Packet Pg. 12 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Relevant Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals: Goal LU-3: Kent will focus household and employment growth in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers to provide adequate land and densities to accommodate a large portion of the adopted 20-year housing target of 10,858 new dwelling units and 15,648 new jobs within Kent’s Planning Area. Policy LU-6.3: Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close proximity to employment, shopping, transit, human and community services. Goal LU-7:Kent will provide opportunities for a variety of housing types, options and densities throughout the City to meet the community’s changing demographics. 5.a Packet Pg. 13 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Relevant Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals: Policy LU-10.1: Examine commercial nodes, corridors and subareas for existing attributes and opportunities to revitalize the commercial uses, connect with surrounding residential neighborhoods and support multimodal transportation facilities. Policy LU-10.2:Ensure opportunities for residential development within existing business districts to provide support for shops, services and employment within walking distance. Policy LU-10.4:Promote redevelopment of existing commercial properties by limiting the conversion of additional residential land use plan map designations to commercial land use plan map designations. 5.a Packet Pg. 14 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Relevant Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals: Goal H-2: Encourage a variety of housing types. Policy H-2.2: Encourage infill development and recycling of land to provide adequate residential sites. Policy T-1.1: Locate commercial, industrial, multifamily and other uses that generate high levels of traffic in designated activity centers around intersections of principal or minor arterials, or around freeway interchanges. 5.a Packet Pg. 15 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 1. The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. 5.a Packet Pg. 16 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 2. The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the comprehensive plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the plan that warrant an amendment to the plan. 5.a Packet Pg. 17 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 3. The amendment will result in long-term benefits to the community as a whole and is in the best interest of the community. 5.a Packet Pg. 18 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 A: MILITARY ROAD, CPA-2018-2 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 4. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the comprehensive plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the land use, transportation, and capital facilities elements of the plan. 5.a Packet Pg. 19 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Two parcels, 1.37 acres Currently designated Single-Family 8 du/acre Adjacent to parcels on 104th Ave. designated MU Private easements in place for access to 104th Ave. 5.a Packet Pg. 20 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 5.a Packet Pg. 21 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 5.a Packet Pg. 22 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Relevant Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals: Policy LU-3.1:Encourage mixed-use development that combines retail, office, or residential uses to provide a diverse and economically vibrant Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Policy LU-6.3: Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close proximity to employment, shopping, transit, human and community services. Goal LU-7:Kent will provide opportunities for a variety of housing types, options and densities throughout the City to meet the community’s changing demographics. 5.a Packet Pg. 23 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Relevant Comprehensive Plan Policies and Goals: Goal LU-10.2:Ensure opportunities for residential development within existing business districts to provide support for shops, services, and employment within walking distance. Policy H-2.2: Encourage infill development and recycling of land to provide adequate residential sites. Policy T-1.1:Locate commercial, industrial, multifamily and other uses that generate high levels of traffic in designated activity centers around intersections of principal or minor arterials, or around freeway interchanges. 5.a Packet Pg. 24 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 1. The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. 5.a Packet Pg. 25 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 2. The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the comprehensive plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the plan that warrant an amendment to the plan. 5.a Packet Pg. 26 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 3. The amendment will result in long-term benefits to the community as a whole and is in the best interest of the community. 5.a Packet Pg. 27 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 B: 104TH AVE., CPA-2018-5 Standards of Review (KCC 12.02.050): 4. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the comprehensive plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the land use, transportation, and capital facilities elements of the plan. 5.a Packet Pg. 28 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 Questions? 5.a Packet Pg. 29 At t a c h m e n t : L U P B 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s P r e s e n t a t i o n ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests for 2018 Docketed Items #CPA -2018-2 , #CPA -2018-5 Introduction The City received three docket applications by the annual Sept. 1st deadline for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map; one application, CPA-2018-01, was later withdrawn. The two proposals to be considered are identified as CPA-2018-2 and CPA-2018-5. This staff report includes background information, an analysis of public benefit and consistency with comprehensive plan policies, exhibits depicting the proposed sites and vicinity, and a staff recommendation for each proposal. Analysis and recommendations are based upon the standards of review listed in Kent City Code. (Note: city staff proposed a fourth land use plan map amendment for a property located at 10860 SE 196th Street due to a misconception regarding the owner’s desire for the city to rectify an inadvertent split-zoning issue. Since determining the owner has no interest in rectifying the split-zoning, this amendment has been removed from consideration.) Proposal Name Addresses Existing Designation Proposed Designation A – CPA-2018-2 Military Rd. 24700 Military Road Commercial (C) Mixed Use (MU) B – CPA-2018-5 104th Ave. 24518 104th Ave. SE Single-Family (SF-8) Mixed Use (MU) 5.b Packet Pg. 30 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C o m p P l a n A m e n d m e n t s S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 5.b Packet Pg. 31 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C o m p P l a n A m e n d m e n t s S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 5.b Packet Pg. 32 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C o m p P l a n A m e n d m e n t s S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Proposal CPA-2018-2 Applicant requests re-designation from Commercial (C) to Mixed Use (MU). Background: The proposed site consists of one 1.96-acre parcel at 24700 Military Road. It has full urban services and is located on an active transit corridor; it is also less than a mile from the Kent Des Moines Park & Ride. The proposed site currently contains a mix of retail and commercial uses and a significant amount of surface parking. The applicant intends to reinvest in the property and construct a mixed-use development after pursuing a rezone to CC-MU or GC-MU. The property fronts 36th Ave. S/Military Rd., a minor arterial, and has its back to 38th Ave. S, a residential collector. It is generally best practice to avoid amending the land use plan map in a way that creates “islands” in which a single parcel has a land use designation that is different from all other properties surrounding it. With that in mind, staff has developed a more strategic alternative to the proposal, which also includes the surrounding properties, totaling 13 properties and 5.67 acres. The staff alternative would amend the land use designation for all properties in the immediate area currently designated Commercial, as well as the remainder of the split- designated lot to the south and an adjacent single-family lot. For purposes of the following policy analysis, the greater area that is being considered as part of the staff alternative shall be referred to as “the larger site.” Seven of the 13 proposed parcels are developed with various retail and commercial uses and parking, with nearly 100% site coverage. Three parcels are owned by the City of Kent and currently function as a neighborhood park, although a large municipal water tower is planned to be installed on these lots. Two parcels to the south of the City-owned lots contain single-family residences, of which one takes ingress/egress from Military Rd., and the other from S 249th St. The southwesternmost parcel on the site contains a daycare center which has operated in this location for several decades under a Conditional Use Permit. A CUP is required of in-home businesses in single-family residential zones. This parcel, on the corner of Military Rd. and S 249th St., as well as the single-family property directly to the east have recently been purchased and come under a single owner, who intends to use both properties for commercial operations. Although this is currently not allowed without a new CUP, it signals unmet demand for additional neighborhood commercial services in this area. Relevant Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies: Goal LU-3: Kent will focus household and employment growth in the Urban Center and designated Activity Centers to provide adequate land and densities to accommodate a large portion of the adopted 20-year housing target of 10,858 new dwelling units and 15,648 new jobs within Kent’s Planning Area. Staff comment: The Kent comprehensive plan and the regional and countywide planning framework under which it operates emphasize the targeting of growth in designated centers. Although the proposed amendment is not within Kent’s designated activity centers, it is within a half mile of the Midway activity center. Therefore, this proposal would be somewhat consistent with the intent of this goal. 5.b Packet Pg. 33 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C o m p P l a n A m e n d m e n t s S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Policy LU-6.3: Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close proximity to employment, shopping, transit, human and community services. Staff Comment: The proposal site (and larger site) is located within close proximity to transit, commercial services and shopping, and an elementary school. Additional density in this area would fulfill the intent of this policy. Goal LU-7: Kent will provide opportunities for a variety of housing types, options and densities throughout the City to meet the community’s changing demographics. Staff comment: The majority of Kent’s residential areas are single-family. If this proposed or larger site is designated Mixed Use and eventually rezoned and redeveloped as a mixed-use development with multifamily residential housing, it would provide a greater variety of housing types, options, and density than currently exists. Policy LU-10.1: Examine commercial nodes, corridors and subareas for existing attributes and opportunities to revitalize the commercial uses, connect with surrounding residential neighborhoods and support multimodal transportation facilities. Staff comment: This unique commercial node is near existing transit service, including a well- served King County Metro Park & Ride facility, and it is adjacent to residential neighborhoods that could benefit from increased commercial options. Policy LU-10.2: Ensure opportunities for residential development within existing business districts to provide support for shops, services and employment within walking distance. Staff comment: The proposed site and larger site contain existing businesses that could benefit from the support of on-site multi-family residential uses. New residential uses on this proposed site, or eventually on the larger site, could provide an opportunity for people who work at these businesses to live close to their places of work. Policy LU-10.4: Promote redevelopment of existing commercial properties by limiting the conversion of additional residential land use plan map designations to commercial land use plan map designations. Staff comment: The proposed site, as well as a majority of the parcels in the larger site, are currently designated and zoned Commercial, meaning that residential uses are not allowed here. This change would introduce new residential capacity without limiting commercial capacity, and would increase the likelihood of redevelopment of these commercial properties by potentially creating greater financial viability. A small segment (1.5 parcels) of the larger site is residential; converting to Mixed Use (a commercial designation), would seem to conflict with this policy. However, the long-term operation of a commercial daycare on this property, and the property-owner’s interest in incorporating a second adjacent owned parcel into the commercial use, indicates that there is an unmet demand for commercial property in this area. Access to Military Rd., a minor arterial, makes this an appropriate place for a Mixed Use designation, allowing commercial uses, particularly since that would be consistent with its current use. Goal H-2: Encourage a variety of housing types. 5.b Packet Pg. 34 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C o m p P l a n A m e n d m e n t s S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Staff comment: Kent’s residential areas are majority single-family. Higher-density residential opportunities near existing and potential new commercial uses could offer a housing option that meets alternative housing needs and preferences. Policy H-2.2: Encourage infill development and recycling of land to provide adequate residential sites. Staff comment: Designating this underutilized land as Mixed Use, which could allow multi-family residential uses if a rezone were requested and approved, would encourage infill development by adding to the potential financial viability of a redevelopment project here. Policy T-1.1: Locate commercial, industrial, multifamily and other uses that generate high levels of traffic in designated activity centers around intersections of principal or minor arterials, or around freeway interchanges. Staff comment: The larger site is located primarily along Military Rd., a minor arterial, at its “Y” intersection with a residential collector (38th Ave. S). While 38th Ave S. is classified as a residential collector, its environment for the first two blocks south of its intersection with Military Rd. is unique to that road classification due to the existing commercial uses to the west and the National Guard Armory to the east. With careful attention to appropriate access points, and construction of road frontage improvements consistent with the requirements in Kent’s Design and Construction Standards, as well as consideration of bus stop amenities as appropriate, commercial and multi-family residential uses would be appropriate here in fitting with this policy. Applying the Standards of Review: 1. The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Staff comment: Staff mailed letters to property owners within 300ft. of the parcels proposed for re-designation in the larger site and received four comments, two of which were concerned with increased traffic, one of which was supportive of the change due to an expectation of increased property values from a mixed-use designation, and a fourth was neutral on the changes. Due to concurrency requirements, and transportation impact fees to pay for additional trips generated by new development, staff has concluded that new development here would not adversely impact public health, safety, and general welfare. 2. The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the comprehensive plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the plan that warrant an amendment to the plan. Staff comment: The need for housing variety and options has steadily increased regionally each year due to population and job growth and housing demand. Changes in market preferences also result in increasing demand for multi-family and mixed-use options since Kent’s comprehensive plan was adopted in 2015. 3. The amendment will result in long-term benefits to the community as a whole and is in the best interest of the community. 5.b Packet Pg. 35 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C o m p P l a n A m e n d m e n t s S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Staff comment: This comprehensive plan map amendment could result in development that could provide more opportunities for a wider variety of housing, improve redevelopment opportunities for an underutilized commercial area, introduce live/work opportunities, and provide additional commercial services and amenities for nearby neighborhoods. 4. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the comprehensive plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the land use, transportation, and capital facilities elements of the plan. Staff comment: The amendment meets several goals and policies in the comprehensive plan as described above. It would be an efficient use of existing and planned infrastructure serving existing commercial and adjacent residential areas. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the staff-modified proposal for re-designation of the larger site. 5.b Packet Pg. 36 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C o m p P l a n A m e n d m e n t s S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) Proposal CPA-2018-5 Applicant requests re-designation from Single-Family 8 (SF-8) to Mixed Use (MU). Background The proposed site consists of two parcels totaling 1.37 acres, currently designated Single- Family, 8 dwelling units per acre. The proposal is to re-designate these parcels to Mixed Use (MU), reflecting the designation of adjacent parcels fronting 104th Avenue SE. The properties proposed for re-designation are behind two lots which front 104th Avenue SE, and each has a private easement recorded on its deed for access to the public street. The City of Kent Development Engineering Division has requested that access to 104th Avenue SE be ensured as a condition of any land use plan map amendments or future development of these properties; access to 106th Avenue SE, to the east of the parcels, will be prohibited. 5.b Packet Pg. 37 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C o m p P l a n A m e n d m e n t s S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) The site is adjacent to Morrill Meadows Park, where a new YMCA facility and redesigned park is currently under construction, representing a significant public-private investment. This location has bus stops within 300 feet that serve Metro routes 164, 168, and 169 with frequent peak service, and it is located along one of the proposed alignments of the King County RapidRide I- Line. City of Kent GIS data indicate a wetland present in the southwest corner of the southern parcel (7830800296); however, a wetland delineation completed as part of the Morrill Meadows YMCA project in 2016 indicates that these wetlands no longer exist, and are in fact storm water features that terminate south of the property boundary. Relevant Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies: Policy LU-3.1: Encourage mixed-use development that combines retail, office, or residential uses to provide a diverse and economically vibrant Urban Center and designated Activity Centers. Staff comment: Re-designation of these two parcels to Mixed Use would meet the intent of this policy, encouraging mixed use development (which could contain a mix of retail, office, or residential uses) along an active transit corridor and near a major new parks facility. It would promote diverse and economically vibrant development along the 104th Ave. SE corridor, which is envisioned as mixed use, but which has remained underdeveloped single-family residential. Policy LU-6.3: Locate housing opportunities with a variety of densities within close proximity to employment, shopping, transit, human and community services. Staff comment: Re-designation of these two parcels to Mixed Use would allow for assemblage of properties along a proposed high-capacity transit route (RapidRide I-Line), thereby facilitating redevelopment of these and adjacent parcels. After a meeting with the applicant, staff understands that these parcels may be under the same ownership and could easily be assembled for a larger-scale mixed use development. These properties are in close proximity to Morrill Meadows Park, which includes recreation and community service opportunities. A commercial shopping center, including a major grocery and department store, is within two blocks of the properties proposed for re-designation. Goal LU-7: Kent will provide opportunities for a variety of housing types, options and densities throughout the City to meet the community’s changing demographics. Staff comment: As stated above, the majority of Kent’s residential areas are single-family. If this site is designated Mixed Use and eventually rezoned and redeveloped as a mixed-use development with multifamily residential housing, it would provide a greater variety of housing types, options, and density than currently exists. Goal H-2: Encourage a variety of housing types. Staff comment: See staff comment above pertaining to housing variety. Goal LU-10.2: Ensure opportunities for residential development within existing business districts to provide support for shops, services, and employment within walking distance. Staff comment: This site is envisioned as mixed use, but currently contains aging single-family 5.b Packet Pg. 38 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C o m p P l a n A m e n d m e n t s S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) residences. Redevelopment of this site into a large mixed-use development which includes multi-family residences would increase the number of residential units in close proximity to the existing retail center located two blocks from the properties proposed for re-designation. Policy H-2.2: Encourage infill development and recycling of land to provide adequate residential sites. Staff comment: Designating this underutilized land as Mixed Use could allow commercial and multi-family residential uses if a rezone were requested and approved. This would encourage infill development by adding to the financial viability of a redevelopment project here, and through parcel assemblage would facilitate the transition of adjacent parcels to mixed use as envisioned in Kent’s comprehensive plan. Policy T-1.1: Locate commercial, industrial, multifamily and other uses that generate high levels of traffic in designated activity centers around intersections of principal or minor arterials, or around freeway interchanges. Staff comment: The site is located behind, and has access through, two parcels which are located on 104th Avenue SE, a principal arterial as classified in Kent’s Transportation Master Plan. Per conversations with the applicant, it is likely the parcels proposed for re-designation would be assembled with those fronting 104th Avenue SE. Applying the Standards of Review: 1. The amendment will not result in development that will adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Staff comment: Staff mailed letters to property owners within 300 ft. of the properties proposed for re-designation. A single comment was received as of the writing of this report, neutral on the changes but requesting information. Development resulting from this proposed land use plan map amendment would be beneficial to the general public welfare by promoting assemblage and redevelopment of underutilized land. 2. The amendment is based upon new information that was not available at the time of adoption of the comprehensive plan, or that circumstances have changed since the adoption of the plan that warrant an amendment to the plan. Staff comment: The need for housing variety and options has steadily increased regionally each year due to population and job growth and housing demand. Changes in market preferences also result in increasing demand for multi-family and mixed-use options since Kent’s comprehensive plan was adopted in 2015. 3. The amendment will result in long-term benefits to the community as a whole and is in the best interest of the community. Staff comment: This comprehensive plan map amendment could facilitate development that would provide more opportunities for a wider variety of housing, improve redevelopment opportunities for an underutilized area envisioned as mixed use but currently retaining aging single-family residences, introduce live/work opportunities, and provide additional commercial services and amenities for nearby neighborhoods. 5.b Packet Pg. 39 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C o m p P l a n A m e n d m e n t s S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) 4. The amendment is consistent with other goals and policies of the comprehensive plan, and that the amendment will maintain concurrency between the land use, transportation, and capital facilities elements of the plan. Staff comment: The amendment meets several goals and policies in the comprehensive plan as described above. It would be an efficient use of existing and planned transportation and transit infrastructure, as well as significant City and private investment in an adjacent park and community services facility. Future development occurring as a result of the land use plan map amendment would be expected to meet concurrency requirements. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the applicant’s proposal. 5.b Packet Pg. 40 At t a c h m e n t : 2 0 1 8 C o m p P l a n A m e n d m e n t s S t a f f R e p o r t F i n a l ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) CITY OF KENT PUBLIC NOTICE SEPA ADDENDUM Pursuant to WAC I97-I1-600(4)(c), the City of Kent has issued an addendum to the following environmental documents : City of Kent ComprehensÌve Plan Review and Midway Subarea planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (#ENV-2010-3) City of Kent Downtown Subarea Action Plan Planned Action Supptemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) ( # ENV-2A 12-30) For the following project: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Designation Amendments - 2018 Docket ENV-2018-L4 / KIVA #RPSW-2183514; CPA-2018-2 ENV-2018-t7 / KIVA #RPSW-Z183639; CPA-2018-5 The City of Kent is considering two proposals received for the 2018 docket to amend the Cityof Kent Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map for two sites, Proposal A(1) contains one parcel on Kent's West Hill proposed to be re-designated from Commercial to Mixed Use; a staff- proposed aiternative (Proposal A(2)) contains an additional 12 parcels adjacent and in the immediate vicinity of the proposed parcel, of which 10 are currently designated Commercial, one is split-designated Commercial and Single-Family-6, and one is currently designated Single-Family-6. Proposal B contains two parcels on Kent's East Hill proposed to -be re- designated from Single-Family-B to Mixed Use. The applicants are interested in pursuing rezones for these properties. A third application, which sought to re-designate an Urbañ Separator parcel as Mixed Use (CPA-2018-1), was withdrawn by the applicant. Alternatives under consideration include: Option 1 - Approve both proposals (A(1) and B): The land use plan map designation for parcel 2222049142 would change from Commercial (C) to Mixed Use (MU); and parcels 7830800300 and 7830800296 would change from Singte Family Residential (SF-B) to Mixed Use (MU). Option 2 - Approve both proposals, with the addition of L2 adjacent parcels to proposal A(A(2) and B): Parcels 2222049153,1253200025,2222049L45,1253200015,2222049L42,22220490L0, 1253200020, 1253200070, 1253200075, 1253200010, 1253200005, 2222049144, and1253200040 would change from C and SF-6 to MU; and parcels 7930800300 and 7830800296 would change from SF-B to MU. Comments are due for the above project by 4:30 p.m,, October B, 2019, to City of Kent ECD-Planning Services Division, attention Danielle Butsick, 400 West Gowe Street, Kent, wA 98032. For general information, contact the person requiring a disability accom (253) 856-5725. For TW/TDD serv Service at (800) 833-6388. Planning Services Division at (253) 856-5454, Any modation should contact the City Clerk's Office at ice call the Washington Telecommunications Relay Erin George, AICP, Responsib fficial 5.c Packet Pg. 41 At t a c h m e n t : 2 1 8 3 6 3 9 _ E N V - 2 0 1 8 - 1 7 C o m p P l a n R e v i e w A d d e n d u m A D w i t h s i g n a t u r e ( 1 9 1 4 : 2 0 1 8 C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n A m e n d m e n t s ) ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Kurt Hanson, Economic and Community Development Director 220 Fourth Avenue S, Kent, WA 98032 253-856-5454 DATE: August 12, 2019 TO: Land Use and Planning Board FROM: Economic & Community Development SUBJECT: Rally the Valley Update SUMMARY: The City received three docket applications by the annual Sept. 1st, 2018 deadline for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map. The three proposals were identified as CPA-2018-01, CPA-2018-2, and CPA-2018-5; CPA-2018-01 was later withdrawn. Both proposals under consideration seek to amend existing land use designations to Mixed Use. Proposed sites consist of: CPA-2018-2: one 1.96-acre parcel on Military Road currently designated Commercial. CPA-2018-5: two parcels totaling 1.37 acres on 104th Ave. SE, currently designated SF-8. The staff report included in the LUPB packet contains background information, an analysis of public benefit and consistency with comprehensive plan policies, exhibits depicting the proposed sites and vicinity, and a staff’s analysis for each proposal. Analyses are based upon the standards of review listed in Kent City Code. Staff will be available at the August 12 LUPB meeting to present information, answer questions, and receive feedback from LUPB members. SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: Sustainable Services ATTACHMENTS: 1. 08-12-2019 Rally the Valley Overview (PDF) 6 Packet Pg. 42 Rally the Valley LUPB Workshop August 12, 2019 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 1 6.a Packet Pg. 43 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Strategic Framework: •Four strategic issues. •Four distinct goals. •One Vision. 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 2 6.a Packet Pg. 44 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Strategic Issue #1: Kent has a unique concentration of industrial land and infrastructure; absent other significant economic activity, and combined with state-imposed limitations on revenue, more diverse and resilient forms of funding are needed. 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 3 6.a Packet Pg. 45 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Strategic Issue #1: Kent has a unique concentration of industrial land and infrastructure; absent other significant economic activity, and combined with state-imposed limitations on revenue, more diverse and resilient forms of funding are needed. Goal #1: Optimize the City’s financing mechanisms to support public services and infrastructure that keep the city financially resilient and the valley productive. 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 4 6.a Packet Pg. 46 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Strategic Issue #2: The Kent Valley lacks visible cues of the high value of business activity taking place. The visual experience of the Kent Valley can be disorienting, and signals indifference rather than investment in a shared vision. 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 5 6.a Packet Pg. 47 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) “A bleak industrial park about 20 minutes south of Seattle…” “Merely finding the place…about six winding miles southeast of SeaTac airport, requires more than just plugging the address into a GPS…” 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 6 6.a Packet Pg. 48 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Strategic Issue #2: The Kent Valley lacks visible cues of the high value of business activity taking place. The visual experience of the Kent Valley can be disorienting, and signals indifference rather than investment in a shared vision. Goal #2: Elevate people's experience of the Valley by introducing visible cues of dynamic business activity and desirable amenities. 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 7 6.a Packet Pg. 49 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Strategic Issue #3: The City’s land use policies and regulations fail to encourage market- based opportunities for new economic activity and preclude firm diversity. 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 8 6.a Packet Pg. 50 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Strategic Issue #3: The City’s land use policies and regulations preclude market-based opportunities for new economic activity and firm diversity. Goal #3: Encourage more business types, uses, and economic activity to complement the City’s current strengths as a manufacturing and industrial hub. 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 9 6.a Packet Pg. 51 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Strategic Issue #4: The physical and built environment presents human safety and connectivity challenges impacting worker well- being and commerce. 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 10 6.a Packet Pg. 52 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Dante’s Bus Stop Department of Licensing 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 11 6.a Packet Pg. 53 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Department of Licensing Entrance Chain with pad-lock Bicycle parked on opposite side of fence 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 12 6.a Packet Pg. 54 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Dante’s Bus Stop Department of Licensing 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 13 6.a Packet Pg. 55 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Strategic Issue #4: The physical and built environment presents human safety and connectivity challenges impacting worker well-being and commerce. Goal #4: Invest in a public realm that supports people and their activities. 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 14 6.a Packet Pg. 56 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Draft Vision: The Kent Valley is recognized as a thriving, economically resilient industrial ecosystem; a center for productive business; and a healthy, desirable place to work. 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 15 6.a Packet Pg. 57 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Optimize the City’s financing mechanisms to support public services and infrastructure that keep the city financially resilient and the valley productive. Goal #1: Goal #2: Elevate people's experience of the Valley by introducing visible cues of dynamic business activity and desirable amenities. Goal #3: Encourage more business types, uses, and economic activity to complement the City’s current strengths as a manufacturing and industrial hub. Goal #4: Invest in a public realm that supports people and their activities. 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 16 6.a Packet Pg. 58 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y ) Questions? 8/12/2019 Rally the Valley Overview - Land Use and Planning Board 17 6.a Packet Pg. 59 At t a c h m e n t : 0 8 - 1 2 - 2 0 1 9 R a l l y t h e V a l l e y O v e r v i e w ( 1 9 1 3 : R a l l y t h e V a l l e y )