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Home My WebLink About12-17-2009 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING December 17, 2009 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 Vacant No. 8 Jana Kempf No. 9 Carlos Perez 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. Chairman Samuel asked the audience if there were objections to any Commissioner hearing any matter. 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 swore in all those desiring to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Little moved, seconded by Commissioner Kempf, that the minutes dated November 19, 2009 be approved as mailed. The Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: -1 - A. PRELIMINARY PLAT Linda Loviisa Division II (North of I-182, south of Burden Blvd and east of the Soccer Complex) (AHO Construction)(MF #PP 09-0031 Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked if there were any additional comments from staff. Staff briefly reviewed the memo attached to the written report that discussed the five items of concern raised at the November hearing. The issues center on dust, weed and litter control, estate fencing, plat phasing, park development and access to Desert Plateau and Desert Oasis. Staff identified recommended conditions in the report that addressed the identified issues. Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Kempf to adopt findings of fact and conclusions as contained in the December 17, 2009 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Kempf based on the findings of fact and conclusions, as adopted, that the Planning Commission recommend City Council approve the preliminary plat for Linda Loviisa Division 2 with the conditions as listed in the December 17, 2009 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. REZONE Rezone from R-S-1 (Suburban Residential) to R-1 (Low Density Residential) (Thomas Kidwell) (40 acres located at the SE corner of the future extension of Road 60 and Power Line Road) (MF# Z09-007) Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Staff briefly reviewed the items contained in the staff report. Thomas Kidwell, 4320 Riverhaven, was present to speak in favor of the rezone. Mr. Kidwell pointed out the lots in the subdivision to the west were 8,500 square feet with some as small as 5,000 square feet. Mr. Kidwell also noted the 8,500 square foot lots in the Village of Pasco Heights and the 7,200 square foot lots in the Sunny Meadows subdivision. Mr. Kidwell's was requesting that the zoning on his property be changed R-S-1 to R-1 with a minimum lot size of 8,500 square feet. Chairman Samuel questioned Mr. Kidwell on his estimate on when construction will begin. -2 - Mr. Kidwell stated building would begin in 2010. He further mentioned that a sewer line had already been extended through the site. Chairman Samuel opened the public hearing. Sandra Payne, 5926 Road 58, stated when the sewer line went in, she had to change her filters in her well every two weeks due to the heavy equipment. She was concerned about the impacts of new construction on her well . Barbara Chaney, 5903 Road 58, stated she had to have 1-acre of property and was concerned about the impact on her well from the development of 4 houses per acre on the proposed site. She is also concerned about impact to her septic tank. Chairman Samuel asked if Mrs. Chaney was opposed to the rezone. Mrs. Chaney stated yes that is correct. Kim Brown, 5916 Road 58, asked if a block wall fence would be installed along the property line. She was concerned about people walking through her property and bothering her horses. She preferred keeping Road 58 as a cul-de- sac. Charles Dick, 5823 Road 58, stated he is not in favor of traffic going through on Road 58. Chairman Samuel summarized the concerns related to the need for a block wall, impacts to wells, number of houses per acre, and Road 58 to remaining as a cul- de-sac. Rick White, Community 8s Economic Development Director stated complete design details are unknown; however the fencing standard mentions a block wall/ fence, the density issue is a matter for the Planning Commission to decide. Chairman Samuel questioned the concern for the wells in the area. Mr. White further stated they would contact the Public Works department, concerning the wells, to provide some considerations for the Commission. Chairman Samuel asked about plans to extend Road 58. Dave McDonald, City Planner stated staff had reviewed a couple of variations for the layout of the streets and Road 58 is not planned to connect. There has been some coordination with the County Road Department to make sure Road 58 remains as it is. Mr. Kidwell stated they are not anticipating extending Road 58. Improvements for Road 56 are expected. -3 - Commissioner Little questioned Mr. Kidwell if sewer needed to be installed wouldn't they need to dig more than 4 feet. Mr. Kidwell stated yes, but those properties would be to the north of the sewer line and will be about 8 feet deep. Chairman Samuel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, to close the hearing on the proposed rezone and initiate deliberations and schedule adoption of findings of fact, conclusions and a recommendation for the City Council for the January 21, 2010 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: B. SPECIAL PERMIT Pre-school in an R-S-20 District (Faith Assembly Imagination Studios) (1800 Road 72) (MF# SP09-008) Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Staff had no further comments. Commission Hay moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the December 17, 2009 staff report. Commissioner Hay further moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, based on the findings of fact and conclusions the Planning Commission recommend City Council grant a special permit to Faith Assembly of God Church for the location of Imagination Studios daycare/preschool with the conditions listed in the December 17, 2009 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. C. CODE AMENDMENT RV Parking in suburban zones (Citywide) (City of Pasco) (MF# CA09-002) Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Staff stated at the November 19, 2009 meeting the Planning Commission tentatively identified alternate #1 as their preferred alternative. During the same meeting some Commissioner's indicated they were in favor of the no action alternative. Staff did not sense that the Commission was strongly in favor of recommending this change to the zoning code. Staff recommended no action be taken on this item. -4 - Chairman Samuel questioned how long the current code has been in place. Staff stated approximately 20 years. Commissioner Little commented on the boats that have been recently vandalized in the River View area and how this might have been avoided if parked according to the current code. Commissioner Cruz stated most homeowners have boats, RV's, etc and his concern is for safety and aesthetics. Chairman Samuel clarified with Commissioner Cruz that he was in favor of Alternative #1. Commissioner Cruz stated yes. Chairman Samuel mentioned other cities and their codes. He stated he was not in favor of changing the current code. He mentioned the estate fences and code enforcement. Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Little, to adopt the findings of fact as contained in the December 17, 2009 staff report. Commissioner Anderson further moved, seconded by Commissioner Little, based on the findings of fact and conclusions that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve a code amendment to modify recreational vehicle standards in suburban zones as identified in Alternative #1. Chairman Samuel voted nay. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Special Permit Addition of a classroom and locker room at Pasco High School (Pasco School District) (1102 N. loth Avenue) (MF# SPO9-009 Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Staff briefly reviewed the staff report. Kim Marsh, Pasco School District, 1215 W. Lewis Street explained there were major renovation taking place on the high school gym due to damaged trusses. The district is proposing to extend the school building west of the gym by adding locker rooms and two additional health rooms. Chairman Samuel asked if there would be any impact on parking or traffic patterns or pedestrian walking due to the request. -5 - Mr. Marsh stated they would lose 4 parking spaces which are used for early morning gym users. Chairman Samuel opened the public hearing and after three calls and no response, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Little moved, seconded by Commissioner Kempf, to close the hearing on the proposed Pasco High School addition and initiate deliberations and schedule adoptions of the finding of facts, conclusions and recommendation to City Council for the January 21, 2010 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS: With no further business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:56 pm. David McDonald, Secretary -6 -