HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-2008 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING February 21, 2008
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Todd Samuel.
MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT
Todd Samuel, Chairman
Andy Anderson
James Hay
David Little
Ray Rose
Tony Schouviller
Joe Cruz
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. No declarations were made.
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.
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 stated that if anybody from the public was going
to speak they would be sworn in individually prior to speaking.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Hay moved seconded by Commissioner Anderson the minutes of
February 21, 2008 be approved as mailed. The Motion carried unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS:
A. Special Permit Off-Street Parking Lot (Bill Robinson) (E. Lewis
Street) (MF# SP 07-013)
Chairman Samuel introduced the item and explained that it had been presented
at the last meeting and public comment had been received at that time. No
further public comments will be taken during the deliberations.
Staff reviewed the history of the project and discussed the proposed conditions.
Staff explained an additional condition needs to be added. Condition 14 should
state the property shall pay its fair share for water fees based on front footage
and square footage consistent with the requirements of the public works
department.
Chairman Samuel asked what the estimated fees for the water would be?
Staff stated that the water fees have been estimated at about $6,000. Staff
explained why the water fees are charged. Staff further explained the property is
benefiting from the existence of a water line and nearby fire hydrant. Fire
protection is available to the property and the property needs to participate it
the cost of that protection.
Commissioner Cruz asked if the applicant wanted or needed water on the site.
Staff stated that the applicant did not requested water and water would not be
needed because the Planning Commission determined landscaping was not
needed.
Staff explained that prior to submission of the request for the special permit, the
applicant was made aware that payment of the water fee and installation of curb
and gutter would be required. Based on that information the applicant
submitted his Special Permit application.
Commissioner Anderson made a motion to adopt the findings of fact and
conclusions therefore as contained in the Staff report.
Commissioner Little seconded the motion. The motion passed with Commissioner
Cruz voting Nay.
Commissioner Anderson moved based on the findings of fact and conclusions
therefrom that Planning Commission recommend the City Council grant a
special permit to Bill Robinson for the location of an off site parking lot for the
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Pasco Flea Market with the conditions presented in the Staff report and the
addition of condition number fourteen.
Commissioner Little seconded the motion. The motion passed with Commissioner
Cruz voting Nay.
Staff explained the appeal process for the benefit of those present.
B. Special Permit Sun Willows Pavilion (IRI Sun Willows
Association) (1825 Sun Willows Blvd) (MF# SP
07-014
Staff noted that the applicant has withdrawn the application for the pavilion, and
because a public hearing had been held that an official action needed to be taken
in order to close the file.
Commissioner Hays moved based on the applicants request to withdrawal the
application as noted in the February 15, 2008 email to city staff, to discharge
the matter from the record and close the file on Master File # SP 07-014.
Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
OTHER BUSINESS: None
Commissioner Anderson moved seconded by Commissioner Hay to adjourn the
meeting.
With no further business the Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
David McDonald, Secretary
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