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Clover Planning & Zoning, LLC
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To: Pasco City Council, Planning Department Staff & Planning Commission
Subject: Zoning Code Amendment Related to Carwashes in the C-1 Zone
April 21, 2025
CLOVER PLANNING & ZONING LLC is a land use and permitting consultant in the Tri-Cities Wahington.
Shane O'Neill, Senior Planner, has seven years of City Planner experience working for the City of Pasco,
and seven years of experience working for the City of Richland Planning Department.
This letter offers Clover Planning's recommendation on amending Pasco's Zoning Code to be more
permissive of carwashes in the C-1 Retail Business zone while maintaining reasonable protections for
residential zones.
Currently, PMC 25.85.020 (14) — Permitted uses, states:
Car washes provided they are located more than 300 feet from a residential district,
To modify this provision while protecting residences from significant nuisances Clover recommends the
following revision to PMC 25.85.020 (14):
Car washes provided they are leeate' more than 300 fee separated from a residential districts by
any public road right-of-way;
Amending the code this way will ensure carwashes do not directly abut parcels containing residences. The
impacts generated by public roads, together with the distance separation they provide, serve as a buffer
between carwashes and sensitive residences. Carwashes are appropriately located in retail zones such as the
C-1 zone. And it is reasonable to allow the C-1 zone adjacent to residential zones. There is however, a need
to provide enhanced buffers between certain retail uses and residences. The recommendation above achieves
this balance succinctly. Please consider implementing this amendment.
I appreciate the opportunity to provide input on this matter affecting development in Pasco.
Sincerely,
SAiane C Neill
Shane O'Neill
Clover Planning & Zoning LLC
www.planclover.com
(509)713-4560
planclover.com
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City of Pasco — Carwashes in C-1 Zoning Code Amendment