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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Land Use and Planning Board - 08/12/2019 (2) Page 1 of 3 Approved Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2019 Date: August 12, 2019 Time: 7:02 p.m. Place: Chambers Attending: Katherine Jones, Vice Chair Gwen Allen-Carston, Shane Amodei, Frank Cornelius, Dale Hartman, Ali Shasti Agenda: 1. Call to Order 7:02 p.m. 2. Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Katherine Jones Vice Chair Present Gwen Allen-Carston Present Shane Amodei Present Frank Cornelius Absent Dale Hartman Present Ali Shasti Present Paul Hintz Chair Excused 3. Changes to the Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes dated June 24, 2019 MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated June 24, 2019 RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Dale Hartman SECONDER: Shane Amodei AYES: Jones, Allen-Carston, Amodei, Hartman ABSENT: Cornelius RECUSED: Shasti 5. 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Danielle Butsick introduced the 2018 docketed comprehensive plan amendments, which included two proposals for consideration: CPA-2018-2 Military Rd., and CPA-2018-5, 104th Avenue S. An additional 2018 docket application and staff-proposed amendment were withdrawn. Both applications under consideration are requesting comprehensive plan map Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 2 of 3 amendments to Mixed Use designations. Ms. Butsick described the proposed amendments and policy consistency analysis, as well as criteria for the standards of review. Chair Jones asked which parcel was the requesting party for the Military Rd. proposal. Ms. Butsick described the parcel and existing uses. Chair Jones also wanted to know if there are any current development plans for the parcel that is requesting the amendment. Ms. Butsick indicated that she did not believe so, but that the decision for the amendment shouldn't be based on that single parcel but rather area-wide. Ms. Allen-Carston asked regarding Goal LU-7, pertaining to variety in housing types, whether affordable housing is included in this goal. Ms. Butsick indicated that all types of housing to meet all household types and needs are included in the goal. Ms. Butsick stated that the parcel owners would still need to apply for a rezone, that the passing of the amendment doesn't automatically change their zoning. Regarding Goal LU-3, Mr. Shasti wanted to know if Kent is on track to hit the population and job growth targets. Ms. Butsick didn't know exactly where the City was in its 20-year targets, but stated she would follow-up. The group had no further specific comments on the Military Rd. proposal, but expressed support for the staff-proposed alternative. Regarding the 104th Ave. proposal, there was some discussion and questions regarding the mitigation for the removal of trees on these two parcels. Ms. Butsick stated that future development proposals would have to follow the City's environmental review process and requirements. 6. Rally the Valley Update Danielle Butsick provided an overview of the Rally the Valley project, and described the strategic framework. Ms. Butsick provided information and background on four strategic issues identified, as well as goals and a vision. Board members expressed surprise at the diversity and uniqueness of businesses in the industrial valley. Mr. Shasti asked how many of these businesses exist in the Valley. Ms. Butsick did not have an exact figure to provide. Mr. Shasti stated that there are some businesses that don't care about visibility as much as others, such as the Boeing suppliers. The board discussed and asked questions about architectural requirements in the valley and the need to update or create new regulations to facilitate more attractive building design. Land Use and Planning Board Land Use Regular Meeting Minutes August 12, 2019 Kent, Washington Page 3 of 3 Mr. Hartman mentioned King County's 1% for art program, and suggested the same for the valley. Board members discussed painting murals on some of the big box buildings, improving lighting and pedestrian safety. Chair Jones asked about whether there are other jurisdictions who have worked through these issues and recommended staff research what solutions they have found. 7. Adjournment 8:30 p.m. Tanya Kosen Committee Secretary