HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-31-2008 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes SPECIAL MEETING January 31, 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 Joe Cruz
Andy Anderson
James Hay
David Little
Ray Rose
Tony Schouviller
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan Volume II (City of Pasco)
Plan Update (Citywide) (MF# CPA 06-001)
Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked staff for a report.
Staff stated that notice of the hearing was published in the newspaper.
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Staff provided a description of the planning document before the Commission
and gave a brief history of the process to this point. The City's Comprehensive
Plan consists of two volumes. The first volume, which was reviewed last fall,
contains goals and policies. The second volume, which was being reviewed at
the hearing, contains supporting elements that provide the required inventories
and background information that support the goals and policies. Staff reviewed
information in each of the elements (chapters) discussing land use, housing,
capital facilities, transportation, utilities and other items. Staff also reviewed
the information contained in the appendix section of the plan. The appendix
included a glossary of terms, the public participation plan, the UGA expansion
report, the bikeway plan, a capital facilities inventory and various maps.
Commissioner Rose stated there was no indication of bike path extending north
along river.
Staff explained the plan does extend north on Broadmor and Rd 68.
Commissioner Rose suggested a path needs to be considered along river north of
I-182.
Chairman Samuel opened the public hearing. No member of the public was
present.
Following three calls for public comment Chairman Samuel closed the public
hearing.
Commissioner Anderson moved to adopt the findings of facts and conclusions as
contained in the Comprehensive Plan Volume II Staff Memo dated January 31,
2008.
Commissioner Hay seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Anderson moved based on the findings of fact and conclusions
therefrom the Planning Commission recommended the City Council include the
narrative and maps of Volume II supporting within the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
Commissioner Hay seconded the motion; motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS: NONE
Commissioner Anderson moved seconded by Commissioner Hays to adjourn the
meeting.
With no further business the Planning Commission was adjourned 8:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
David McDonald, Secretary
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