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Home My WebLink About08-15-2024 PC Meeting MintuesPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES City°f City Hall - Council Chambers ' rys�co 525 North Third Avenue Pasco, Washington THURSDAY, AUGUST IS, 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, Dana Crutchfield, Rachel Teel, and Jerry Cochran, a quorum was declared. Commissioners Excused: Paul Mendez, Abel Campos, Kim Lehrman, Jay Hendler Staff Present: Community & Economic Development Director Jacob Gonzalez, and Community & Economic Deputy Director Craig Raymond, Senior Planner Jennifer Ballard, CDBG Administrator Kristin Webb, and Administrative Assistant II Carmen Patrick 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 August 15, 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. •� Chair Cochran recused himself due to being a board member of Domestic Violence Services, a current CDBG Grant Applicant, whose application is getting voted on. Chair Cochran asked if anyone in the audience objected to any Planning Commission member hearing any of the items on the agenda. ❖ No declarations were heard. 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 Moffitt moved to approve the Planning Commission meeting minutes of July 18, 2024, Commissioner Crutchfield seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS A. 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) MF#BGAP2024-003 Program Allocations MF#BGAP2024-003 Kristin Webb spoke to the Commissioners regarding the updates she made per their request regarding the options of the CDBG program allocations. She explained all 3 options and the differences between them. Commissioners concern was grant funding for a city employee, and would like next year for the City to find other funding regarding this position. Commissioner Crutchfield made a motion to adopt Option 3 with a recommendation to City Council to seek additional funds to fully support Code Enforcement. Seconded by Commissioner Teel, motion passed unanimously. B. 2025 HOME Program MF# BGAP2024-004 Allocation and Annual Work Plan MF# BGAP2024-004 Kristin Webb shared Pasco, in collaboration with Kennewick and Richland, has been part of a HOME Consortium since 1996, allowing the cities to receive federal HOME funds. After setting aside 10% for the lead agency (currently Richland) and 15% for the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), Pasco's estimated entitlement is $116,160. Additional program income from down payment -assistance payoffs is estimated at $100,000. We are budgeting $98,800 for the rehabilitation/acquisition of a house, which will be purchased, rehabbed, and sold to a low-income family. For down payment assistance, we expect to allocate $10,000 for one home, given Pasco's current purchase limit of $347,000. The Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 August 15, 2024 Consortium is also rebranding its down payment assistance program with real estate agencies to increase awareness. Additionally, $98,080 is allocated for Tenant -Based Rental Assistance, administered by Community Action Connection (CAC). Lastly, $10,000 is budgeted for program administration by Pasco staff. PUBLIC HEARINGS None WORSHOP A. Code Amendment CA 2024-001 Overnight Truck Habitation Jennifer Ballard provided an update on CA 2024-001, the Overnight Truck Parking and Habitation code amendment, which was initiated by a citizen due to developer interest. This year, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and several workshops to define and draft ordinance language. The Commission reviewed the draft ordinance, made recommendations, and proposed changes. Key points include limiting overnight truck parking and habitation to industrial zoning districts (I-1, I-2, and I-3) with a special permit, a maximum 72-hour stay, and access via highways and local truck routes. The ordinance requires a 1,000-foot buffer from residential areas, parks, and schools, and a maximum facility size of 15 acres. Amenities like restrooms, pet relief areas, and potable water must be provided, and the site must be clean, safe, and secure with 24-hour management, perimeter fencing, security cameras, and safety lighting. Signage will include contact information for Code Enforcement and Benton Franklin Health District. Solid waste management and additional amenities per 30 parking stalls are also required. The draft ordinance includes changes reviewed at the July 18th meeting. The Commission stated their concerns, however, agreed that this should move forward to a public hearing. OTHER BUSINESS Jacob Gonzalez informed the Commission that it was Commissioner Mendez last meeting, he has been on the Planning Commission since 2015, and he has been a part of several major planning efforts and projects within the city and thanked him for his time and dedication. The City Council reappointed the position, and the new Commissioner will be present for the September 19, 2024, meeting. Commissioner Moffitt announced it would be his last meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chair Cochran stated with no other business, I recommend a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Crutchfield made the motion to adjourn the meeting, it was seconded by Commissioner Moffitt, motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:31 pm. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 August 15, 2024 YouTube link to watch full meeting: Pasco Planning Commission, August 15, 2024 (youtube.com) `pectfully submittech I Carmen Patrick, Administrative Assistant II Community & Economic Development Department Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 August 15, 2024