HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-2008 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 2008
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Todd Samuel.
POSITION MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
No. 1 Todd Samuel, Chairman
No. 2 James Hay
No. 3 Andy Anderson
No. 4 David Little
No. 5 Joe Cruz
No. 6 Ray Rose
No. 7 Tony Schouviller
No. 8 Jana Kempf
No. 9 Vacant
APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS:
Chairman Samuel read a statement about the appearance of fairness for
hearings on land use matters. Chairman Samuel asked if any Commission
member had anything to declare. Commissioner Little stated he would recluse
himself from the Charter College item because his son may be the architect on
the project.
Chairman Samuel then asked the audience if there were any objections based
on a conflict of interest or appearance of fairness questions regarding the items
to be discussed this evening. There were no objections.
Chairman Samuel asked the audience if there was an objection to either
commissioner hearing the matter. There were no objections from the audience.
ADMINISTERING THE OATH:
Chairman Samuel explained that state law requires testimony in quasi-judicial
hearings such as held by the Planning Commission be given under oath or
affirmation. Chairman Samuel swore in all those desiring to speak.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Little moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, that the minutes
dated September 16 and September 30, 2008 be approved as mailed. The
Motion carried unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS:
A. Special Permit Water Treatment Plant in an R-S-12 District
(City of Pasco) (11300 Block of West Court St(
(MF# SP 08-009(
Chairman Samuel read the Master File number and explained that the proposed
Water Treatment Plant was the subject of a public hearing last month.
Chairman Samuel asked for discussion and or comments from staff.
Staff had no additional comments.
Commissioner Little moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the
Planning Commission adopt the Findings of Fact and conclusions as contained
in the November 20, 2008 staff report.
Commissioner Little further moved, seconded by Commissioner Schouviller,
based on the Findings of Fact as adopted, the Planning Commission recommend
the City Council grant a special permit for the location of a water treatment
plant in the 11300 block of West Court Street with conditions as contained in
the November 20, 2008 staff report. The motion was unanimously approved.
Staff noted this item would go to the City Council at their first regular meeting in
December. Staff briefly explained the appeal process.
B. Special Permit Location of a Church in a C-1 District (World
Life Christian Ctr.) (MF# SP 08-008)
Chairman Samuel read the Master File number and explained that the proposed
Church was the subject of a public hearing last month. Chairman Samuel
asked for discussion and or comments from staff.
Staff had no additional comments.
Commissioner Cruz moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the
Planning Commission adopt the Findings of Fact and conclusions as contained
in the November 20, 2008 staff report.
Commissioner Cruz further moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, based
on the Findings of Fact as adopted, the Planning Commission recommend the
City Council grant a special permit to the World Life Christian Church for the
location of a church in Suites 176, 180 and 184 of Broadmoor Square with
conditions as contained in the November 20, 2008 staff report. The motion was
unanimously approved.
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Staff noted this item would go to the City Council at their first regular meeting in
December. Staff briefly explained the appeal process.
C. Preliminary Plat Heritage Village Phase 5, 15-Lots (Fastrack,
INC.) (North end of Road 90) (MF# PP 08-002)
Chairman Samuel read the Master File number and explained that the proposed
Water Treatment Plant was the subject of a public hearing last month.
Chairman Samuel asked for discussion and or comments from staff.
Staff had no additional comments.
Chairman Samuel questioned the Plat approval condition #7 and wanted
clarification of what type of fence would be allowed.
Staff stated fences are vinyl in this neighborhood and would be consistent to
compliment the neighborhood.
Chairman Samuel questioned the Plat approval condition #9 and questioned the
actual dollar amount for the deposit and how that dollar amount is determined.
Staff stated the dollar amount is determined by the Engineering department.
Commissioner Rose moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the
Planning Commission adopt the Findings of Fact and conclusions as contained
in the November 20, 2008 staff report.
Commissioner Rose further moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, based on
the Findings of Fact as adopted, the Planning Commission recommend the City
Council approve the Preliminary Plat for Heritage Village Phase 5 with
conditions as listed in the staff report of November 20, 2008 staff report. The
motion was unanimously approved.
Staff noted this item would go to the City Council at their first regular meeting in
December. Staff briefly explained the appeal process.
D. Preliminary Plat Three Rivers Crossing, 266-Lots (Hayden
Enterprises, INC.) (North of Three Rivers
Drive/West of Road 60) (MF# PP 08-003)
Chairman Samuel read the Master File number and explained that the proposed
plat was the subject of a public hearing last month. Chairman Samuel asked for
discussion and or comments from staff.
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Staff reviewed some minor clarifications in the recommended plat approval
conditions. Item #20 referencing the development of Power Line Road and Item
#28 referencing the Storm Water Maintenance Agreement were discussed.
Commissioner Little moved, seconded by Commissioner Cruz, that the Planning
Commission adopt the Findings of Fact and conclusions as contained in the
November 20, 2008 staff report.
Commissioner Little further moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, based
on the Findings of Fact as adopted, the Planning Commission recommend the
City Council approve the Preliminary Plat for Three Rivers Crossing Division II
with conditions as listed in the staff report of November 20, 2008 staff report.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Staff noted this item would go to the City Council at their first regular meeting in
December. Staff briefly explained the appeal process.
E. Special Permit Location of a College/Technical School in a
C-1 District (Charter College) (5278 Outlet Drive)
(MF# SP 08-010)
Chairman Samuel read the Master File number and explained that the proposed
College/Technical School was the subject of a public hearing last month.
Chairman Samuel asked for discussion and or comments from staff.
Staff had no additional comments.
Commissioner Hays moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that the
Planning Commission adopt the Findings of Fact and conclusions as contained
in the November 20, 2008 staff report.
Commissioner Hays further moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, based
on the Findings of Fact as adopted, the Planning Commission recommend the
City Council grant a special permit to Charter College for the location of a
college/technical school in suites 208 and 216 of Broadmoor Square with
conditions as listed in the staff report of November 20, 2008 staff report. The
motion was unanimously approved.
Staff noted this item would go to the City Council at their first regular meeting in
December. Staff briefly explained the appeal process.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Rezone R-S-12 (Suburban Residential) to C-1 (General
Business) (Ron Oak) (7012 W. Argent Road)
(MF# Z 08-005)
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Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked for comments from
staff.
Staff stated that a notice of the hearing was published in the newspaper and
mailed to surrounding property owners within 300 ft of the site.
Staff reviewed recent development activity in the vicinity of Road 68 and Argent
Road pointing out the commercial zoning and development that has occurred in
the neighborhood. The applicant constructed a 5,400 square foot
commercial/retail office building directly to the east of the rezone site in 2001.
In 2003, a church was constructed at 7020 Argent Road to the west of the
rezone site. Staff reviewed the written report for the benefit of the Planning
Commission and explained that past rezones in the area were conditioned with a
concomitant agreement to address neighborhood concerns about taverns,
membership clubs, game centers and similar uses.
Commissioner Rose asked what types of businesses the owner was planning on
locating in the proposed project.
Staff explained the owner's current strip mall to the east has offices, a pizza
parlor, a fitness center, a beauty parlor, and a tax office.
Chairman Samuel asked if any complaints have been received from the existing
strip mall.
Staff stated none had been reported.
Ron Oak, 2913 Road 70, Owner 7012 W. Argent was present to speak in favor of
the rezone. Mr. Oak explained the property was currently occupied with a home
that needs repair. The intent is to build a strip mall to match his current strip
mall to the east.
Chairman Samuel called for public comment. After three calls for comments the
hearing was closed.
Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Cruz, to close the
hearing on the proposed rezone and initiate deliberations and schedule adoption
of findings of fact, conclusions and a recommendation to the City Council for the
December 18, 2008 meeting.
Staff noted this item would return to the Planning Commission for deliberations
prior to going to the City Council at the first regular meeting in January.
B. Rezone I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-3 (Medium Density
Residential) (City of Pasco) (1000 Block of S.
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5th Avenue) (MF# Z-08-006(
Chairman Samuel read the master file number opened the hearing and asked
for comments from staff.
Staff stated that a notice of the hearing was published in the newspaper and
mailed to surrounding property owners within 300 ft of the site.
Staff explained in April of 2006, the City purchased the property in question
along with several others for right-of-way needed for the Ainsworth rail crossing.
After the completion of the Ainsworth improvements a small parcel with I-1
zoning remained at the south end of 5th Ave. The City through the Federal
HOME program plans to develop the property in question along with two other
parcels with some homes. The proposed rezone would allow residential
development to occur on the only remaining vacant property on South Stn
Avenue. Staff then explained the community benefits of infill development.
Chairman Samuel called for public comment. After three calls for comments the
hearing was closed.
Commissioner Schouviller moved, seconded by Commissioner Hays, to close the
hearing on the proposed rezone, and initiate deliberations and schedule
adoption of Findings of Fact, Conclusions and a Recommendation to the City
Council for the December 18, 2008 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Staff noted this item would return to the Planning Commission for deliberations
prior to going to the City Council at the first regular meeting in January.
WORKSHOP:
A. Development Big Pasco Industrial Center (Port of Pasco(
Agreement (MF# SMP 08-0011
Chairman Samuel read the master file number opened the hearing and asked
for comments from staff.
Staff stated development agreements have been authorized by state law since
the mid- 1990's. They were authorized as part of the regulatory reform process
for local land use that occurred in 1995-1996. Development agreements attempt
to set the rules so development can go forth under the land use regulations that
were in effect when a permit is applied for. Vesting sets and freezes the
development regulations for the life of the development agreement. State law
does not specify how long development agreements are valid. Most cities allow
10-20 years with a renewal clause. The establishment of development
agreements must follow the local land use processes. The proposed development
agreement is site specific and therefore, the City Attorney has advised the
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proposed agreement should not be consider in a workshop. Staff explained the
agreement would be place on next months agenda as a public hearing item so
proper notification can be made to the public.
Chairman Samuel asked if there were any development agreements in the City.
Staff stated there were none. However, a number of concomitant agreements are
in place which are similar to development agreements.
B. Code Amendment Sign Code Amendment (Community Event
Regional Signs) (City of Pasco) (MF# CA 08-
005)
Chairman Samuel read the master file number opened the hearing and asked
for comments from staff.
Staff explained this item was not site specific and would apply to any site in the
City that would qualify under the proposal. It was further explained that there
was a need in the community for signs that provided identification of large
community sports, entertainment or trade show events. As a result a proposed
code amendment had been drafted. Staff reviewed the proposed definition of a
Regional Community Event sign. The proposal would permit off-premise signs to
identify events occurring at a regional sports/entertainment/convention/trade
facility containing 60 or more acres located within 1,000 feet of a freeway
interchange adjacent a highway of statewide significance. The proposed would
create code language similar in nature to the freeway interchange sign
regulations that permit the Pasco Auto-Plex sign.
Commissioner Rose asked what constituted an event.
Staff clarified the proposal was not for an event, it is for facilities. It would allow
regional sports/entertainment/convention/trade facilities to advertise events.
Commissioner Rose was concerned about the allowable size for this type of sign.
Staff stated the sign would not be larger than the Pasco Auto-Plex sign.
Chairman Samuel asked if our sister cities had this type of sign code.
Staff stated the City of Kennewick addresses these types of signs with a
conditional use permit.
Commissioner Cruz asked about the requirement for a single pole.
Staff stated the use of a single pole was a height limiting issue.
Chairman Samuel asked if there were any restrictions for a lighted sign.
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Staff stated no.
Planning Commission members briefly discussed the option of reviewing
Regional Community Event signs through the special permit process.
Commissioner Anderson and Commissioner Hay stated they were in favor of
providing specific code requirements versus review through the special permit
process.
Commissioner Little asked if the Food Pavilion site would be eligible for this type
of sign.
Staff stated no, the Food Pavilion site was not large enough to meet the
requirements.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Staff introduced Shane O'Neill, the new Planner I to the Planning Commission.
With no further business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
David McDonald, Secretary
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