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1. Ordinance No. 4629
2. Z2022-015
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1. Citv of Pasco
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GRANTEE(S) (Last name, first name, middle name/initials):
1. David & Diane Gerig
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25-29-09, SHORT PLAT 84-1 LOT 3
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119-351-283
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Pasco, WA 99301
ORDINANCE NO. 4629
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF W PARK
STREET BETWEEN N 24TH AVENUE AND N 26TH AVENUE, PASCO,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FROM R-2 TO R-4.
WHEREAS, David and Diane Gerig, the Petitioner(s) seeks to rezone Parcel No.
119351283, located at 2503 West Park Street, Pasco, Washington; and
WHEREAS, a complete and adequate petition for change of zoning classification meeting
the requirements of Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Section 25.210.030 was received by the City
and, after notice was issued under PMC Section 25.210.040, an open record hearing was conducted
by the Pasco Hearing Examiner upon such petition on November 9, 2022; and
WHEREAS, based upon substantial evidence and demonstration of the Petitioner that: (a)
the proposal is in accord with the goals and policies of the adopted Comprehensive Plan; (b) the
effect of the proposal on the immediate vicinity is not materially detrimental; (c) there is merit and
value in the proposal for the community as a whole; (d) any impacts of the rezone application and
anticipated development will be mitigated by the regulations and requirements of the Pasco
Municipal Code and the City of Pasco Design and Constructions Standards; (e) a concomitant
agreement is not required under these circumstances; and (f) the proposed rezone is consistent with
and satisfies all criteria set forth in PMC Section 25.210.060; the Hearing Examiner has
recommended to approve the rezone, which findings and recommendation are hereby adopted by
the City Council, and the Hearing Examiner Report is hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit
A.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Pasco, Washington, and the Zoning
Map, accompanying and being part of said Ordinance shall be and hereby is changed from R-2
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(Medium Density Residential) to R-4 (High Density Residential) for the real property as shown in
the Exhibit B attached hereto and described as follows:
SHORT PLAT 84-1 LOT 3
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after approval,
passage and publications required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington on this 5th day of
December, 202
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Fergus aw, PLLC
City Clerk City At eys
Published: UA
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CITY OF PASCO HEARING EXAMINER
IN THE MATTER OF ) RECOMMENDED FINDINGS OF
FACT, RECOMMENDED
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW,
AND RECOMMENDED DECISION
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THIS MATTER having come on for hearing in front of the City of Pasco Hearing Examiner on
November 9, 2022, the Hearing Examiner having taken evidence hereby submits the following
Recommended Findings of Fact, Recommended Conclusions of Law, and Recommended Decision as
follows:
I, RECOMMENDED FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY/APPLICATION DESCRIPTION:
1.1 Legal: Parcel 119351283, 2503 W Park Street.
1.2 General Location: Said property is located on the north side of W Park Street
between N 24th Avenue N 2e Avenue, Pasco, Franklin County, WA.
1.3 Pro en Size: Approximately 1. 17 acres (51,178 square feet)
1.4 Applicant David and Diane Gerig, 1809 Rd 57, Kennewick, WA 99301.
1.5 Request: Rezone from R-2 (Medium -Density Residential) to R-4 (High -Density
Residential).
2. ACCESS: The parcel has access from W. Park Street.
3. UTILITIES: Municipal water and sewer are available on W. Park Street.
4. LAND USE AND ZONING: The site is zoned R-27 (Medium -Density residential) and has a
residential dwelling on it. Surrounding properties are zoned and developed as follows:
North: R-2 SFDU's
East: R-2 SFDU's
South: R-2; R-3 SFDU's and apartments
West: R -1-A2 SFDU's and apartments
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan designates this site as "Medium -Density
Residential"; the "Medium -Density Residential" designation allows for R-2 through R-4 and RP
zoning, and single-family dwellings, patio homes, townhouses, apartments, and condominiums are all
appropriate for this area. Residential density may range from 6 to 20 dwelling units per acre.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City of Pasco is the lead agency for this
project. Based on the State Environmental Policy Act ("SEPA") checklist, Comprehensive
Plan, applicable regulations, and other information, a threshold determination resulting in a
Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) was issued on September 23, 2022 for this project
under WAC 197-11-158.
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7. REQUEST: David and Diane Gerig have submitted a rezone application (Z 2022-015) from
-2 (Medium Density Residential) to R-4 (High Density Residential), for land in Section 25,
Township 9, Range 29, Pasco, Franklin County, WA (Parcel 119351283) located at 2503 W
Park Street, Pasco WA.
8. SITE: The site comprises approximately 1.17 acres (5,1178 square feet) and has a multi-
family housing unit on it and is surrounded by R -2/R-3 zoning.
9. HISTORY: The site was annexed into the City in 1977 (Ordinance 1833) and assigned R-2
(Medium Density Residential) zoning in conjunction with the annexation. An existing, 7,166
square foot residential multi -family unit was built in 1995 on the south portion of the lot.
10. REZONE CRITERIA: The initial review criteria for considering a rezone application are
explained in PMC 25.88.030. The criteria are listed below as follows:
10.1 The date the existing zone became effective:
10.1.1 The site was assigned R-2 (Medium Density Residential) zoning in
conjunction with the 1977 annexation.
10.2 The changed conditions, which are alleged to warrant other or additional zoning:
10.2.1 The site is considered "infill" property as development has occurred around
it.
10.2.3 The "Medium -Density Residential" designation allows for R-2 through R-4
and RP zoning and may be developed with single-family dwellings, patio
homes, townhouses, apartments, and condominiums.
10.2.4 Residential density may range from 6 to 20 dwelling units per acre in the
"Medium -Density Residential" designated area.
10.3 Facts to justify the change on the basis of advancing the public health, safety and
general welfare:
10.3.1 The rezone application is consistent with the Pasco Comprehensive Plan,
which has been determined to be in the best interest of advancing public
health, safety and general welfare of the community. The rezone would allow
for residential density between 6 to 20 dwelling units per acre.
10.4 The effect it will have on the value and character of the adjacent property and the
Comprehensive Plan:
10.4.1 A change in zoning classification may ultimately result in the development of
single-family dwellings, patio homes, townhouses, apartments, and/or
condominiums, all of which are appropriate for this land use designation, in
alignment with the land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
10.4.2 The rezone application is consistent with and meets the intent of the goals
and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
10.5 The effect on the property owner or owners if the request is not granted:
10.5.1 if the site remains with the current zoning designations the site would likely
continue to remain underdeveloped for a while, as the property does not front
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on an arterial street, and residential demand is currently outpacing
development in the area.
10.6 The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the property
10.6.1 The Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan designates the lot
"Medium -Density Residential" The "Medium -Density Residential"
designation allows for R-4 zoning and may be developed with single-family
dwellings, patio homes, townhouses, apartments, and/or condominiums, all
of which would be appropriate for this area.
10.7 Such other information as the Hearing Examiner requires
10.7.1 The rezone application is consistent with and meets the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan, and City Council Goals on housing. The opportunity
- for additional higher -density residential uses in this area supports the Land
Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
I 1 Public notice of this hearing was sent to property owners within 300 feet of the property and
posted in the Tri -City Herald on October 19, 2022.
12 An open record public hearing after due legal notice was held November 9, 2022, with the
Planning Department staff and public appearing in person and the Hearing Examiner
appearing via videoconference.
13 Appearing and testifying on behalf of the applicant was David Gerig. Mr. Gerig testified that
he was the Applicant and property owner. He indicated that he was in agreement with the
representations set forth in the staff report.
14 No member of the public testified at the hearing.
15. The staff report, application materials, agency comments and the entire file of record were
admitted into the record.
16. Any Conclusion of Law that is more correctly a Finding of Fact is hereby incorporated as
such by this reference.
1I. RECOMMENDED CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Before recommending approval of this rezone, the Hearing Examiner has developed findings of fact
from which to draw those conclusions based upon the criteria listed in PMC 25.210.060. The criteria
are as follows:
1. The proposal is in accordance with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
1.1 The "Medium -Density Residential" designation allows for R-4 zoning and may be
developed with townhouses and apartments.
1.2 Residential density may range from 6 to 20 dwelling units per acre in the "Medium -
Density Residential" designated area.
1.3 The proposal also aligns with the following Comprehensive Pian Goals and Policies:
1.4 Land Use Policy LU -4-A: Encourage infill and higher density uses within proximity
to major travel corridors and public transportation service areas.
1.5 Housing Goal H -l: Encourage housing for all economic segments of the city's
population consistent with the local and regional market.
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1.6 Housing Policy H -1-A. Allow for a full range of housing including single family
homes, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, manufactured housing, accessory
dwelling units, zero4ot-line, planned unit developments, etc.
2. The effect of the proposal on the immediate vicinity will not be materially detrimental.
2.1 The "Medium -Density Residential" designation allows for R-4 zoning and may be
developed with single-family dwellings, patio homes, townhouses, apartments,
and/or condominiums.
2.2 The application for rezone is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Element and meets the intent of the Goals and Policies for the property. The proposal
will not be materially detrimental to the immediate vicinity.
2.3 The development would be cohesive with the multi -units developed to the south of
the property.
3. There is merit and value in the proposal for the community as a whole.
3.1 The proposed zoning designation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Map and the Goals and Policies as adopted by the Pasco City Council. Based on
past experience with rezoning underutilized land adjacent to existing subdivisions,
the proposed rezone will not negatively impact adjoining properties. Rezoning the
property will assist with the implementation of the Comprehensive flan.
4. Conditions should be imposed in order to mitigate any significant adverse impacts from the
proposal.
4.1 The rezone application and anticipated project are subject to the regulations and
requirements of the Pasco Municipal Code and the City of Pasco Design and
Construction Standards. I'he Design and Construction Standards require a Traffic
Study for proposals that generate 25 or more peak hour trips.
5. A Concomitant Agreement should be entered into between the City and the petitioner, and if
so, the terms and conditions of such an agreement.
5.1 if or when applicants pursue the development of this property, they will be required
to conform to subdivision and design standards established by the PMC. No
Concomitant Agreement is considered necessary for this application.
6. Any Finding of Fact that is more correctly a Conclusion of Law is hereby incorporated as
such by this reference.
III. RECOMMENDED DECISION
Based on the above Recommended findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Hearing Examiner
RECOMMENDS APPROVAL, that portions of land in Township 9 Forth, Range 29 Section 25
East, Pasco, Franklin County, WA located at 2543 W Park Street (Parcel 1I9351283) be rezoned
from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to R-4 (High Density Residential).
Dated this 10th day of November, 2022.
CITY AS ;;:�ING EXAMINER
A rew L. Kottkamp
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