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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.02.15 Planning Commission Meeting PacketAGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall - Council Chambers 525 North Third Avenue Pasco, Washington THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. 2024 6:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGENCE III. ROLL CALL: Declaration of Quorum IV. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2024. VI. OLD BUSINESS None VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None VIII. WORKSHOP A. HOME — ARP Update B. CA2024-001 — Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation IX. OTHER BUSINESS X. AJOURNMENT This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter Cable and streamed at www.pasco-wa.com/psctvliv . Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired; contact staff for assistance. Please silence your cell phones. Thank you. w4co PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES City Hall - Council Chambers ' 525 North Third Avenue Pasco, Washington THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER City of Pasco Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., by Chair Jerry Cochran. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Cochran led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Rosa Torres, Mitchell Moffitt, Kim Lehrman, Dana Crutchfield, Abel Campos, Rachel Teel and Jerry Cochran, a quorum was declared. Commissioners Excused: Paul Mendez and Jay Hendler Staff Present: Community & Economic Development Director Jacob Gonzalez, Senior Planner, Joey White, and Block Grant Administrator Kristin Webb WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Cochran explained the Planning Commission is an advisory board made up of volunteers appointed by City Council. He further explained the purpose of the Planning Commission was to provide recommendations to City Council regarding changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Updates, Block Grant Allocations and Zoning Code. The Planning Commission is tasked with considering the long-term growth and development of the community, the impact of land use decisions on community, livability, economic opportunity, housing affordability, public services, and the environment. Chair Cochran reminded the audience tonight's proceedings were being broadcast live on City of Pasco's Facebook page and on Charter Cable PSC Channel 191 and will be rebroadcast several times during the next month. He stated the meeting was also being recorded and could be watched on City of Pasco's website, which is Pasco-wa.gov. Click on the VIDEO ON DEMAND link and make your selection there. Chair Cochran stated copies of the meeting agenda were available on the back table. He then asked that everyone silence cell phones to prevent interruptions during the meeting. For those present this evening, when you are given the opportunity to address the Commission, please come to the podium, speak clearly into the microphone, and state your name and city of address for the record. Chair Cochran reminded the audience and the Planning Commission that Washington State Law requires public meetings like the one being held this evening not only be fair, but also appear to be fair. In addition, Washington State Law prohibits Planning Commission members from participating in discussions or decisions in which the member may have a direct interest or may be either benefited or harmed by the Planning Commission's decision. An objection to any Planning Commission member hearing any matter on tonight's agenda needs to be aired at this time or it will be waived. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 January 18, 2024 Chair Cochran asked if there were any Planning Commission members who have a declaration at this time regarding any of the items on the agenda. ❖ None heard, record shows there were no declarations. Chair Cochran asked if anyone in the audience objected to any Planning Commission member hearing any of the items on the agenda. ❖ None heard, record shows there were no declarations. Chair Cochran stated the Planning Commission needed and valued public input explaining it helped the Commission understand the issues more clearly and allowed for better recommendations to City Council. Furthermore, in many cases, this could be the only forum for the public to get facts and opinions placed into the official record and City Council will use to make the Commission's decision. He encouraged those present to take full advantage of this opportunity. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Lehrman moved to approve the Planning Commission meeting minutes of October 19, 2023, Commissioner Crutchfield seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS None PUBLIC HEARINGS None WORSHOP None OTHER BUSINESS A. Request for Code Amendment- Overnight Truck Habitation Applicant described use as: • Provide gated lot for the purpose of overnight truck parking. • Allow drivers to sleep/live in their trucks overnight. • Provide associated amenities (laundry, showers, etc.) Steve Bauman of B4 Development and Consulting addressed the Commission and stated we have a little over six acres on Lewis street between A street and Heritage. We recently were asked from a company down in Nashville, Tennessee, to consider a truck parking up here. This is a pretty popular concept in the south, in Texas and on the east coast. The concept is that 98% of the truckers that are on our roads today are having problems finding parking. The primary audience is fleet truck parking, where they would have an easy access into the parking lot. They would stay one night. Most of the trucking we do today is they're almost like robots, and so they're told where to go, when to go, how to go, and that's the market that they're going after here. We would do it in two phases if possible. We feel like it's a great place for it because Lewis street Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 January 18, 2024 will eventually become what would be considered a truck route here in Pasco once they finish out that 40 east. So, we feel like it's a good place. We feel like we'd like to stage it and get even better. This company that we're working with has great goals to get these all over the nation. And they want to start with the Pacific Northwest here in Pasco, and they have plans for Seattle and other destinations here around the area. Joey Winter stated that this item does not fit at this time under any zoning code. The Planning Commission does have the authority to initiate an Open Record Hearing to potentially develop a recommendation for a text amendment which would add this use to the Pasco Municipal Code. We are asking the Commission for guidance on whether you have an interest in initiating that process and we would come back with a workshop to fully consider the item. The Commission would like the Planning Division to put together enough for a workshop for the February Planning Commission meeting, to address any questions, concerns, suggestions from the Planning Commission, obviously members of the community as well. B. Planning Commission Elections Jacob Gonzalez stated this agenda item is with respect to a selection of chairs, both a chair and a vice chair, to serve on the Pasco Planning Commission. The staff report includes the descriptions of both positions, and it is identified, per the bylaws of the Pascal Planning Commission, that this election take place in the first meeting available in January, and that the commissioners assume the positions at the meeting in February. • Commissioner Lehrman moved that as a Planning Commission, we select one Planning Commissioner Chair and Vice Chair at time. Commissioner Moffitt seconded; motion passed unanimously. • Commissioner Crutchfield nominated Commissioner Cochran to Chair for the next two year term, it was seconded by Lehrman, motion passed unanimously. • Commissioner Moffitt nominated Commissioner Lehrman to Vice Chair, seconded by Commissioner Crutchfield, motion passed unanimously. Other: Jacob Gonzalez gave the Commissioners an update related to the 2024 work plan that will be initiating the development of the next periodic update of the Pasco Comprehensive Plan. Jacob Gonzalez also let the Commissioners know of the recent adoption of several major planning efforts, in particular the Housing Action Implementation Plan. ADJOURNMENT Chair Cochran stated with no other business, I recommend a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Moffitt made the motion to adjourn the meeting, it was seconded by Commissioner Lehrman, motion passed unanimously. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 January 18, 2024 Meeting adjourned at 7:21 pm. YouTube link to watch full meeting: Pasco Planning Commission, January 18, 2024 (youtube.com) Respectfully submitted, Carmen Patrick, Administrative Assistant II Community & Economic Development Department Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 January 18, 2024 DATE: February 15, 2024 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Kristin Webb, CDBG Administrator SUBJECT: HOME -American Rescue Program (ARP) UPDATE The Tri-Cities HOME Consortium (which is made up of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland) received $2.3 million in HOME -ARP funds. These funds are a supplement of HOME funds to assist individuals or households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and other vulnerable populations by providing housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non -congregate shelters. The goal is to equitably reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. For persons in the following populations: Experiencing homelessness, At risk of homelessness, Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking, Other populations where providing supportive services would prevent a family's homelessness or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability. The following programs have received funds to assist you with the following services: Benton -Franklin Legal Aid: $37,500 Legal Assistance and Representation Legal Services Education Services Employment Assistance Outreach (assist with urgent needs such as blankets, clothes, toiletries) Domestic Violence of Benton and Franklin County: $40,000 Case Management and Outreach Outreach Budgeting, and Money Management Training Housing Search (rental application fees, securing utilities etc.) Employment Assistance Education Services Legal Assistance Mental Health Services Community Action Committee: $370,742 Rapid Engagement and Empowerment Program Outreach Budgeting and Money Management Training Housing Search (rental application fees, securing utilities etc.) Transportation (bus passes and car repair) Snipes H3: $14,995 Changing Destinies Bus passes Payment for ID Cards Payment of application Fees for Housing Housing Search Assistance Assistance with Rental Applications Addressing Urgent Needs Consistent Care Support Services, LLC: $111,605 Outreach for Medically Vulnerable Populations Outreach (urgent needs such as crutches and wheelchairs) Case Management Transportation Housing Development Plans Life Skills Training Education Services Employment Assistance Landlord/Tenant Liaison Elijah Family Homes: $50,000 Transition to Success Case Management Outreach Case Management Transportation Life Skills Training Education Services Employment Assistance Housing Search Credit Repair Landlord/Tenant Issues Next Steps Continue working on the Affordable Housing Request for Proposals- allocated $762,707 with expectation to have that out by June. City() REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION wakw" �sc0 City Hall - 525 North Third Avenue -Remote f ryTHURSDAY, February 15, 2023 6:30 PM To: Planning Commission Subject: CA2024-001: Overnight Truck Habitation Code Amendment Background The city has received a request from 134 Development to initiate a text amendment to Title 25 of the Pasco Municipal Code, aiming to accommodate overnight truck habitation. This proposed use is distinct from other activities permitted within the C-3 zoning, such as parking lots and truck yards. It entails establishing designated areas for drivers to sleep or reside in their trucks overnight, a matter not currently addressed by the existing code. As of now, Overnight Truck Habitation is not explicitly defined within PMC Title 25. However, according to PMC 25.120.020 and PMC 25.125.020, "All uses not otherwise prohibited by law" are permitted within the 1-2 and 1-3 zoning districts, respectively. Hence, Overnight Truck Habitation is permitted in these districts as a recognized use. The purpose of the code amendment is to delineate overnight truck habitation as a designated use within the Pasco Municipal Code. This involves specifying the zoning districts where this use would be permitted either as a matter of right or through a special permit process. Additionally, the aim is to formulate suitable development standards that objectively regulate aspects such as site design, layout, and environmental considerations. At the January 2024 Planning Commission meeting, the applicant spoke to the needs and benefits of such facilities to the region. This need has been identified by the United Stated Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration as well. In 2015, the USDOT and several stakeholder organizations established the National Coalition on Truck Parking (the "Coalition"), responding to the documented need for truck parking solutions. More recently, in September 2022, the Federal Highway Administration published the Truck Parking Development Handbook, a resource for local governments and stakeholders involved with freight and land use planning, aimed at providing fundamental of truck parking issues, constraints, needs, and relevant regulations. In 2022, the Washington State Department of Transportation released the Washington Truck Parking Assessment, intended to document the inventory of truck parking needs in Washington State, needs, issues, conditions, and analysis to meet the needs the states freights needs. Truck parking shortages are a national concern affecting the safety of commercial motor vehicle drivers and other roadway users as well as the efficiency of U.S. supply chains. In Franklin County (Washington) along, approximately 4% of all jobs are in the transportation and warehousing sector according to 2020 results from the Washington State Employment Securities Department. However, it is important to consider related jobs associated with agriculture, manufacturing, wholesale trade and construction, which as a total, represent nearly 28% of employment. In Pasco alone, several routes are designated by the Washington State Department of Transportation as special corridors as part of the Freight and Good Transportation System. These corridors include: 1 • Lewis Street A • A Street • Oregon Avenue / SR 397 • E Ainsworth Street • N 4th Avenue • N Road 68 • Harris Road • Broadmoor Blvd Next Steps Department staff is seeking preliminary feedback and guidance on what the Planning Commission would like to see as part of the code amendment process and considerations as mentioned in the background. Staff will incorporate comments from the Planning Commission and utilize resources from the guidance books referenced earlier and prepare a workshop for an upcoming meeting.