This chapter is intended to detail the procedures and responsibilities of the City in the processing, consideration and action on proposed master plans. Master plans are authorized or required for certain uses or activities within the comprehensive plan or certain zone districts. These uses may have unique characteristics or potential impacts to the community, and require review and opportunity for public comment. A master plan may also be requested by an applicant to guide development over a period of years and to clarify vesting rights. It is expected that approval of a master plan will guide development within the affected area for a period of at least 10 years. Master plan approval is also intended to allow quicker review and processing of individual, phased construction projects with greater certainty than would be possible if a master plan did not exist.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
Master plans are authorized or are required as follows:
A. 
Comprehensive Plan Requirement. Where specified in the Kenmore comprehensive plan land use element as necessary to obtain a comprehensive plan amendment and/or rezone.
B. 
Zoning – Requirement or Authorization.
1. 
Parks, Golf Course, or Public and Semi-Public Zones. Master plans may be proposed for permitted or conditionally permitted uses in a phased manner for a minimum 10-year planning period.
2. 
P-Suffix Conditions. Required to develop allowed uses in certain zones with P-suffix conditions pursuant to KMC § 18.47.030.
C. 
Other.
1. 
Authorized or required in ordinances or development agreements approved by the City.
2. 
Elected by an applicant.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
A. 
Master plans shall contain the following information:
1. 
For properties with master plans authorized or required as stated in KMC § 18.120.020 except the parks zone and P-suffix conditions:
a. 
A master plan shall provide a general narrative description of all long-term land uses, circulation and infrastructure, open space, and development phasing for an area or property to guide future development.
b. 
The master plan shall, in a general manner, depict the site layout by showing development areas by type of land use, circulation patterns, site access, utilities, infrastructure, maximum square footage of uses (if applicable), and any open space areas and buffers.
c. 
The plan shall also illustrate the relationship between the site and adjoining properties.
d. 
It is intended that master plan maps and graphics be developed in a general, conceptual manner.
2. 
Master plans for properties included in the parks zone:
a. 
City-Owned Parks. Master plans shall consist of City parks and recreation functional plans or other legislatively approved conceptual plans.
b. 
Non-City-Owned Parks. Master plans shall conform to the requirements in subsection (A)(1) of this section.
c. 
Any Property Zoned Parks. Any single master plan proposal submitted to the City for approval shall include a park or recreation use for the overall area included in the master plan application.
3. 
Master plans for properties with P-suffix conditions per KMC § 18.120.020(B). Master plans shall contain the information required in the P-suffix condition.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
A. 
Master Plan Approval Process.
1. 
Comprehensive Plan Requirement. Master plans that are required by the Kenmore comprehensive plan land use element as necessary to obtain a comprehensive plan amendment and/or rezone shall be subject to the Type 5 permit process.
2. 
Zoning Requirement or Authorization.
a. 
Parks, Golf Course, or Public and Semi-Public Zones.
(1) 
City-Owned Property: The City may prepare and amend master plans for City property subject to city council approval.
(2) 
Non-City-Owned Property: Type 4.
b. 
P-Suffix Condition: Type 4.
3. 
Other.
a. 
Authorized or required in ordinances or development agreements approved by the City: Consistent with adopting ordinance or development agreement, but no less than Type 2 process.
b. 
Elected by an applicant: Type 4.
B. 
Master Plan Approval Criteria. At a minimum, master plans shall be consistent with the review criteria contained in KMC § 18.115.050 (same as special use criteria). Master plans shall also be consistent with review criteria specified in any applicable P-suffix conditions, ordinance, development agreements, or recorded instrument.
C. 
Consistency with Master Plan. All property identified in the master plan shall be developed in a manner consistent with the provisions of the master plan.
D. 
A site with an approved master plan does not require a site plan review pursuant to Chapter 18.105 KMC prior to submittal of building or other development permits.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
A. 
Parks Zone. The following master plans have been approved by the City as of December 11, 2006, for City-owned park property. Please contact the City for an up-to-date list of approved master plans or for master plans in progress.
1. 
City of Kenmore Parks and Recreation Master Plan, April 2003 (all City parks except Northshore Summit).
2. 
Conceptual master plans as revised and updated in 2006: Wallace Swamp Creek Park, Linwood Park, Northshore Summit Park, Tracey Owen Station, Kenmore (Rhododendron) Park, Moorlands Park.
B. 
Bastyr University Master Plan, December 2009, approved by City Ordinance 09-0304.
C. 
Lakepointe Mixed Use Development Master Plan, August 1998.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
A. 
Project sponsors may submit an application(s) to modify approved master plans. Modifications that do not substantially change the nature or level of use or that do not require a new environmental review may be considered minor amendments and may be approved by the city manager as a Type 2 decision or in accordance with the permit process authorized in an ordinance, development agreement, or recorded instrument.
B. 
Modifications that would result in a substantial change of use, or substantially change the nature or level of activity, or that would require the need for additional environmental review, shall be considered a major modification and shall be processed consistent with the permit type required to establish the original master plan in KMC § 18.120.040 or in accordance with the permit process authorized in an ordinance, development agreement, or recorded instrument.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))
Unless alternative vesting and time limitations are stated in the approval of a master plan and specified in an ordinance, development agreement, or recorded instrument as appropriate, the following shall apply:
A. 
Time Limitations. An approved master plan shall remain in effect for a period of not less than 10 years, subject to the following conditions:
1. 
Submittal of biennial status reports to the city manager during the term of the master plan no later than December 31st of each biennial period;
2. 
Submittal of interim reports to the city manager regarding any proposed changes or revisions to the master plan implementation schedule no later than December 31st of each biennial period;
3. 
Issuance of construction permits for at least one-half of the new construction projects identified in each phase of the master plan implementation schedule no later than the projected completion date for the particular phase.
B. 
Vesting. Master plans shall be vested to the regulations in effect at the time of approval, as specified by ordinance, development agreement, or recorded instrument. Such vesting measures shall not preclude the City from taking such actions as shall be necessary to protect the public health and safety.
(Ord. 11-0329 § 3 (Exh. 1))