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HEARING EXAMINER MEETING
City Hall – 525 North Third Avenue
Council Chambers
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024
6:00 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. SP 2024-004 Memorial Park Pool Bubble
III. ADJOURNMENT
REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
City Hall – 525 North Third Avenue – Council Chambers
WEDNESDAY, 10 April 2024
6:00 PM
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MASTER FILE #: SP 2024-004
APPLICANT: Ryan Mahaffey, City of Pasco
525 N 3rd Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
REQUEST: Special Permit: Placement of a new pool bubble over an existing
pool at Memorial Park
Timeline:
8 March 2024 Application Submitted
8 March 2024 Application Deemed Complete
1 April 2024 SEPA Determination of Non-Significance Issued
27 March 2024 Application Noticed for Public Hearing
3 April 2024 Public Hearing Staff Report Published
BACKGROUND
1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Legal: HELMS 2ND ADD BLKS 13, 14, 15 & 16.
General Location: 1520 W Shoshone Street (Parcel # 112-204-016), in Pasco, Washington.
Property Size: 12.25 acres.
2. ACCESS: The property has access on all sides, with the primary area where the pool is located can be
accessed from both W Shoshone Street and N 14th Avenue.
3. UTILITIES: Municipal water and sewer services are available from N 14th Avenue.
4. LAND USE AND ZONING: The property is zoned R-1 (Low-Density Residential) and is developed with
an existing pool and park with associated amenities. Surrounding properties are zoned and
developed as follows:
North: R-1 Low Density Residential/Single Family Homes
East: R-1/R-2 Low & Medium Density Residential/Single Family Homes and Library
South: R-1 Low Density Residential/Single Family Homes
West: R-1 Low Density Residential/Single Family Homes
5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan designates this site as Open Space Parks. The Open
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Space Parks designation allows for all zoning districts, development of parks and recreation facilities
requires special permit review. Development within this designation is severely restricted to park
lands, trails, and critical areas.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City of Pasco is the lead agency for this project. Based on
the SEPA checklist, the adopted City Comprehensive Plan, City development regulations, and other
information, a threshold determination resulting in a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was
issued on April 1, 2024 for this project under WAC 197-11-355.
ANALYSIS
Request
Applicant proposes to install a new fabric structure (“bubble”) above an existing pool at Memorial Park. The
bubble will be 38 feet in height.
Site
The site is addressed 1520 W Shoshone Street (Parcel # 112-204-016) in Pasco, WA. The site forms the entire
block between the North/South roads of N 17th Avenue and N 14th Avenue and the between the East/West
roads of W Shoshone Street and W Bonneville Street.
The park property is approximately 12.25 acres in size, however, the pool facilities where the bubble is
proposed is over the existing pool located on the northeast corner of the park site.
History
In 1889 the land was added to the City of Pasco as a part of Helms Second Addition, at the time the land was
platted as four separate blocks with associated right-of-ways. Between today and the platting action the
right-of-way was vacated and the land consolidated to form the parcel as it is today. The site was assigned
the R-1 Low Density Residential zoning in 1938 as a part of the City’s original Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance
0435)
The site is currently developed as a park and contains facilities and structures typical to the use such as a
baseball/softball field, basketball court, soccer fields, pool facilities, play structures, gazebo, and landscaped
open space.
Proposal
The project will involve the construction/placement of a new fabric structure, known commonly as a
“bubble”, above an existing pool. The bubble would extend the use of the outdoor swimming pool during the
fall, winter, and spring so that the community may utilize the pool all year instead of during preferable
weather conditions in the summer. The bubble would be 38 feet tall and would be situated over the pool in
the northeastern portion of the parcel.
STAFF FINDINGS OF FACT
1) Notice of the public hearing was sent to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property and the
newspaper on March 27, 2024.
2) Applicant proposes to construct a pool bubble over an existing pool at Memorial Park.
3) The addition of the pool bubble to the existing facilities will allow use of the pool during times it has
historically been closed such as months in the fall, winter, and spring seasons.
4) The site is located at 1520 W Shoshone Street (Parcel 112-204-016), specifically at the existing pool
facilities on the northeast section of the parcel.
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5) The site is zoned R-1 (Low-Density Residential).
6) The site is developed with structures for uses typical to parks including a baseball/softball field, basketball
court, soccer fields, pool facilities, play structures, gazebo, and landscaped open space
7) Benton-Franklin Transit Route 65 runs adjacent to the eastern property line of Memorial Park.
8) The site was added to the City as a part of Helms Second Addition in 1889.
9) The site was assigned R-1 (Low Density Residential) designation under Pasco’s original Zoning Ordinance
(Ordinance 0435).
10) Construction will occur from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM on dates when the pool is closed for the season.
11) The structure will be 38 feet in height.
TENTATIVE CONCLUSIONS BASED ON FINDINGS OF FACT
As per Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) 25.200.080, Upon conclusion of the open record hearing, the Hearing
Examiner shall make and enter findings from the record and conclusions thereof as to whether or not:
(1) The proposal is in accordance with the goals, policies, objectives, maps and/or narrative text of the
Comprehensive Plan;
Per The Comprehensive Plan designates this site as “Open Space Parks.” The Open Space Parks designation
allows for all zoning districts as development of parks and recreation facilities requires Special Permit review.
This designation is set for land where development will be severely restricted such as park lands, trails, and
critical areas.
• Land Use Policy LU-3-A: Design major streets, schools, parks, and other public facilities that will
encourage the individual identities of neighborhoods. The proposed pool bubble will be the first
within the City of Pasco and will add a unique characteristic to the neighborhood and provide easy
access to residents to a pool facility throughout the year and in inclement weather.
• Land Use Policy LU-3-B: Support existing and design future recreational, educational, and cultural
facilities and services through the Capital Facilities Plan; dedication of land through the
concurrency management process; and coordination with service providers. The proposed pool
bubble is a project listed in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The proposal will enhance an
existing public facility and allow residents access to the pool throughout the year.
• Economic Development Policy ED-1-D: Promote tourism and recreational opportunities. The
proposed pool bubble provides access to a recreational facility all year and during inclement weather
and may bring in persons that reside outside of Pasco for events and similar activities.
(2) The proposal will adversely affect public infrastructure;
Accesses to the site are established and include items such as curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street lighting.
Utilities are available to the site and have been designed and constructed to accommodate current uses. The
addition of a pool bubble to the site will not impact existing utilities in the area.
(3) The proposal will be constructed, maintained and operated to be in harmony with the existing or
intended character of the general vicinity;
The properties in the general vicinity are residential and public uses, the addition of the pool bubble will not
negatively impact the character of the neighborhood.
(4) The location and height of proposed structures and the site design will discourage the development of
permitted uses on property in the general vicinity or impair the value thereof;
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While the proposed peak height of the structure exceeds the maximum height of dwelling units allowed on
the subject site and surrounding parcels the height will not discourage development of the site. The proposal
would encourage higher use of an existing facility designed to serve nearby and city-wide residents. All but
one parcel surrounding the site are currently developed with residential homes, the construction of the
proposed pool bubble will not discourage or impair development or further development of the properties.
(5) The operations in connection with the proposal will be more objectionable to nearby properties by
reason of noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, traffic, or flashing lights than would be the operation of any
permitted uses within the district;
The proposal will have an air handling unit to keep the bubble inflated and to provide air exchange. The unit
will be required to be kept behind solid screening to mitigate impacts of noise and vibrations.
(6) The proposal will endanger the public health or safety if located and developed where proposed, or in
any way will become a nuisance to uses permitted in the district.
The proposal seeks to extend a use that has operated without issue in the area into seasons of the year that
that the site is typically closed during. The proposal will not endanger public health or become a nuisance to
uses within the area.
APPROVAL CONDITIONS
1) The special permit shall apply to 1520 W Shoshone Street (Parcel 112-204-016), and any subsequent
subdivision(s) thereof.
2) The applicant shall obtain any required approval for applicable City development review.
3) The pool bubble shall be constructed with substantial conformance to the site plan and elevations
submitted with this Special Permit Application.
4) Any mechanical equipment constructed outside of the pool bubble shall be fully screened from public
view by solid screening. Future additions to mechanical facilities serving the pool bubble shall not
require new review through the Special Permitting process, applications for new mechanical
equipment shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review of screening (if required) and
compliance with the City of Pasco’s noise Ordinance (Pasco Municipal Code Chapter 9.130).
5) The Special Permit shall be null and void if the above conditions are not met.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of a Special Permit for the construction of a pool bubble over an existing pool at
Memorial Park, 1520 W Shoshone Street, (Parcel 112-204-016) with conditions as herein proposed.
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Affidavit of Mailing
In regards to MF# SP2024-004
I, Carmen Patrick, hereby confirm that notification was sent by mail March 26 , 2024 to the owners of the
parcels within 300 feet of the proposed site.
The attached Notification List and Notice of Public Hearing are to be used as a reference as to what was
sent and to whom received the notification .
Given under my hand and official signature this 26 th day, March of 2024 .
Representative's Signature
f iii Cityof
11• Pasco Community Development Depa rtment
PO Bo x 293 , 525 N 3rd Ave , Pasco , WA 99301
P: 509 .545 .3441 / F: 509 .545 .3499
PUBLIC NOTICE
Si necesita ayuda para entender este aviso o necesita mas informaci6n, por favor Ila me al Departamento
de Desarrollo Comunitario y Econ6mico de la Ciudad de Pasco a 509 -545-3441.
A Public Hearing with the Hearing Examiner will be held on April 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm
Place: Council Chambers in Pasco City Hall at 525 N 3rd Avenue in Pasco Washington .
Proposal: Ryan Mahaffey of City of Pasco has submitted a Special Permit Application (SP 2024-004) to
install a new fabric structure ("bubble") above an existing pool at Memorial Park, the bubble will be 38 '
tall. The proposal is located at 1520 W Sylvester Street (Parcel # 112 -204-016) in Pasco , WA 99301 . The
proposal is subject to regulations contained in the Pasco Municipal Code .
Public Comment Period: Written comments must be submitted to the Community Development
Department by 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2024, to be included in the Hearing Examiner packet . Comments
submitted after will be distributed to the Hearing Examiner the day of the public hearing .. If you have
questions on the proposal, contact the Planning Division at (509) 905 -2604 or via e-mail to:
hatto ria@pasco -wa .gov .
If you wish to participate in the hearing virtually, please register at least 2 hours prior to the meeting
at the following registration link:
www.pasco -wa .gov/publiccomment
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the
webinar.
Estimated Date of the Decision: It is estimated that the Hearing Examiner will make a decision on the
Preliminary Plat within ten (10) business days of the public hearing.
Prepared 26 March 2024 by : Andrew Hattori, Planner II, PO Box 293 Pasco , WA 99301 (509) 545-3441
The City of Pasco welcomes full participation in public meetings by all citizens . No qualified individual with a disability shall be
excluded or denied the benefit of participating in such meet ings . If you wish to use auxiliary aids or require assistance to comment
at this public meeting , please contact the Community Development Department at (509) 545-3441 or TDD (509) 585-4425 at least
ten days prior to the date of the meeting to make arrangements for special needs .
Vicinity
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Item: Memorial Park Pool Bubble
Applicant(s): Ryan Mahaffey, City of Pasco
File#: SP 2024-004/SEPA 2024-012
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