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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-2009 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING June 18, 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 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 Cruz stated he would recuse himself from the Special Permit Application for the location of a Community Service Facility in a C-1 Zone (MF# SP 09-005) because his wife had written a letter in support of the application. 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 was an objection from the audience regarding Commissioner Cruz hearing the special permit application for the location of a Community Service Facility in a C-1 Zone. 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. -1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Hay moved, seconded by Commissioner Little, that the minutes dated May 21, 2009 be approved as mailed. The Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: A. Preliminary Plat Casa Del Sol Div II (Fastrack, Inc.) (South of Sandifur Parkway between Road 52 and Road 44) (MF# PP09-001) Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Staff explained at the last Planning Commission Hearing there was considerable discussion on the approval conditions for the proposed plat. There was a request from the Planning Commission that the Engineering Department provide a memorandum with clarification on condition (#1) related to improvements for Sandifur Parkway. The Planning Commission instructed staff to provide a condition for phased development of Sandifur Parkway. Phase 1 was to include Road 52 to Sandifur Parkway. Phase 2 would extend Sandifur Parkway to Porto Lane and Phase 3 would extend Sandifur Parkway to Road 44. The Planning Commission also asked for clarification on condition #4 related to the estate fence. Staff pointed out condition #5 was added to address question on the estate fencing. Staff also explained two sets of conditions were provided. Alternate #I contained the condition for phase development of Sandifur Parkway and Alternate # 2 contained the original condition for Sandifur Parkway from the Engineering Department. Chairman Samuel asked if the options had been reviewed with the applicant and would the applicant continue with the application if Alternate #2 was approved. Staff stated both proposals had been reviewed with the applicant as well as the applicant's engineer and real estate agent and they have stated they would not be able to move forward if the Alternate #2 was approved. They would rescind their application. Commissioner Kempf moved, seconded by Commissioner Cruz to adopt findings of fact and conclusions as contained in the June 18, 2009 staff report. Commissioner Kempf further moved, seconded by Commissioner Cruz based on the findings of fact and conclusions, as adopted, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the Preliminary Plat for Casa Del Sol Division II with the conditions as listed in Alternate #I attached to the June 18, 2009 staff report. Motion passed unanimously. Staff explained the appeal process for the benefit of the audience. -2 - B. Preliminary Plat Chapel Hill Div II (Liberty Bankers) (Woodbine Drive) (MF# PP 09-002) Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Staff stated condition #6 had been modified due to the fact the park property is on a different tax parcel than the proposed subdivision. Language was added to require an agreement between the City and the property owner detailing how the park would transfer to the City. The agreement needs to be recorded before construction drawings can be approved. The language also requires the street to be improved in front of the park. Chairman Samuel stated there was a considerable amount of public testimony regarding views being blocked by new construction and asked if the City had a view ordinance. Staff explained the City does not have a view ordinance however; there is a height limit on houses. Commissioner Hay moved, seconded by Commissioner Schouviller to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions as adopted in the June 18, 2009 staff report. Commissioner Hay further moved, seconded by Commissioner Schouviller based on the findings of fact and conclusions, as adopted, that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve a preliminary plat for Chapel Hill Division II to the Liberty Bankers with the conditions listed in the June 18, 209 staff report. Motion passed unanimously. Staff explained the appeal process for the benefit of the audience. C. BRAC Plan Wagenaar Reserve Center Base Realignment and Closure (BRAG) Redevelopment Plan (MF# INFO 08-025) Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Staff stated they had no additional comments. Commissioner Cruz moved, seconded by Commissioner Schouviller the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the Wagenaar Reserve Center Base Realignment and Closure Plan for submittal to HUD for Balance Determination and to the Military for Property Disposal Planning. Motion passed unanimously. -3 - Staff explained this item would be present to the City Council at their July 13, 2009 workshop with final Council action to follow in August. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Special Permit Location of a Community Service Facility in a C-1 Zone (3901 W. Court Street) (Planned Parenthood) (MF# SP 09-005) Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. George Fearing, 2200 W Shoshone, attorney representing Planned Parenthood asked that those person-objectioners to Mr. Cruz identify themselves and state the reasons for their objections. Chairman Samuel explained Mr. Cruz was recusing himself due to his wife's support for the application and there would be no need for anyone to identify themselves. Commissioner Cruz removed himself from the Council Chambers. Staff briefly explained the application and reviewed the proposed site information applicable to the application. The findings of fact within the staff report were highlight for the benefit of the Planning Commission. Staff explained the Planning Commission was responsible for reviewing the application based on the six criteria found in PMC 25.86. The six criteria were then read into the record. Staff also explained the purpose for the hearing was to receive testimony and that deliberations would follow at the Planning Commission meeting in August. Chairman Samuel open the hearing by explaining each presenter would be given two minutes to make comments. Cindy Aceves, Coppercap Mountain Lane was present to speak on behalf of the applicant. Ms Aceves explained there is a need for affordable and accessible basic health care in the community. After a two year search Planned Parenthood found the proposed site on Court Street. Ms. Aceves further explained some of the health needs and problems related to the costs of unwanted pregnancies in Franklin County. Commissioner Schouviller asked if there were any problems or disagreements from the public over the former Planned Parenthood faculty on 20th Avenue. Ms. Aceves stated she understood there were no problems. Commissioner Schouviller asked if there were any problems with the Kennewick facility. -4 - Ms. Aceves stated they have some protesters in Kennewick but they are quiet, peaceful and they have no problems with them. Chairman Samuel asked if there were other organizations in the community, such as La Clinic or Lourdes, that provided the same services. Ms. Aceves stated the other organization may provide some of the same services but Planned Parenthood accepts all patients regardless of ability to pay for services. Chairman Samuel asked if Planned Parenthood was planning on providing birth termination services at the proposed clinic. Ms. Aceves stated abortion services were not a needed within the Pasco community. Priscilla ??, 4621 Campolina Ln., supported the Planned Parenthood request and explained some of the services provided. Corbin Henderson, 2628 W Ruby, was concerned about the facility being next to a school. Mr. Henderson submitted a petition with signatures against the proposal. Janet Brodie, 700 N. Rd 32, stated that the services to be provided in the clinic have been explained very well. She stated that if the clinic was a doctor's office there would be no complaints. Fernando Rivas, 311 W Margaret St., stated he supported the Planned Parenthood Clinic. Dr. John Paisley, Pastor of River Baptist Church, 4805 W Wernett, stated his church is concern scripturally about abortion. He was also concerned about the counseling at the proposed clinic. Dennis Young, 4608 Walker Way, did not appreciate people not being informed about the hearing. He was also concerned that the property sold for less than the assessed value. Debbie Takata, 2006 Rd 38, was concerned about the opening in the fence between the school and the clinic. Katarina Howard, 417 N Rd 52, explained she was a Pasco High student. She is a mentor for the Planned Parenthood program to educate youth. Peggy Flick, 510 McDonald Dr, is a Christian and read a scripture from the Book of Psalms. Christine Given, 90 Jake Rd, did not want Planned Parenthood in the community for personal reasons. -5 - Kathryn Lopez, 8504 Tucker Ct, explained women should be allowed to have choices and the community should not be making decisions for women. Dr. Paul McMains, 4021 W. Opal, explained the building in question was built by the Pasco School District and because of that one could assume the Pasco School District had a connection to the proposed clinic. He did not want the Pasco School District to have a connection to the clinic. Herbert Ayers, W. Henry St., explained the Benton Franklin Health District has a responsibility to provide health education services without depending on an organization that promotes abortion. Janet Harvey, 48 Shamrock Rd, Burbank, use to be a client of Planned Parenthood and explained that a study by Planned Parenthood show that teens without sex education had the lowest teen pregnancy rate. Danielle Dubois, 805 Rd 44, was concerned about the location of the facility next to Mark Twain Elementary. Joan Toth 504, Rd 40, explained some of the topics on the Planned Parenthood web site for teens. La Clinic offers the same services that Planned Parenthood will provide. Andrew Kline, 2 Rose Ct., stated we live in a peaceful area and the threat of attacks is not an issue. He supported the clinic Gina Lemieux Jones, 3820 W. Ivy, stated the proposed clinic would bring a lifestyle change. Approval would open the door for half-way house. Mir Mar is nearby and it has the same services. James Toth, 504 N. Rd 40, had issues with criteria # 6 because the Planned Parenthood Clinic in Kennewick is subject to regular prayer vigils. Myra Angel, 7617 W. Court St, stated she supported the clinic and the data reveals there is a need for the clinic. Jennifer Kelly, 1006 Christopher Ln., could not understand why Planned Parenthood bought the property without knowing they could get approval to use the building. Aaron Worthington, 4521 W. Pearl, stated common sense would tell you not to build a Planned Parenthood at the proposed location. Robin Dillsworth, 505 N. Rd 40, explained her husband was the pastor of the Baptist Church on Rd 36. Most of their congregation is opposed to the clinic. Dick Crushman, 3505 W. Elm read a statement from Father Barnnett of Saint Patrick's Church requesting the Planning Commission deny the special permit for Planned Parenthood. -6 - Clitha Sutton, 909 N. Rd 34, was a nurse opposed to the proposal. Obdulia Sanchez, 1032 W. Margaret, has used the Planned Parenthood services and supported the proposal. Russell Johnson, 1608 Ash Way, Lynwood, from Focus on the Family spoke in opposition. Sandy Owen, 5410 W. 18th Ave, Kennewick Director of Preventative Health Services Benton Franklin Health District, explained the health needs in Franklin County and stated Planned Parenthood would address those needs. Kimberly Pennella, 8804 W. 5th, Kennewick, stated health services are needed in the community. Deanne Hoyt, 3821 W. Pearl, was opposed to the location of the clinic. Antonio Vegas, 8308 Lopez Dr, was concerned with child safety. Estrella Trevino, 2603 ??, was opposed to the proposal. Pastor Darrell Johnson, 2420 Rd 57, Faith Assembly, was opposed to the proposal. Kathryn Sistec, 4511 Saguaro Dr, was not in favor of the proposal. Alvia Valdez, 4112 W. Pearl, stated she works at Mark Twain and was opposed to the clinic. Richard Erickson, 4821 Octave, stated the Planning Commission needed to look beyond what they are legally allowed to do. He was opposed to the clinic. David Ray, 24230 Terray Way, Kennewick, Pastor of Tri-Cities Baptist Church, the church is opposed to the proposal. Iver Husa, 208 Pine Tree Ln., stated the issue was not a religious one and the Planning Commission was limited to reviewing the proposal by the criteria only. Joe Sapp, 220 Gemini Dr, felt the proposal would negatively impact the rental values of his commercial property on the south side of Court Street. Maria St Hilarie, 62006 S. Pier Rd, Kennewick, was opposed to the proposal. Carl Loera, 211 Sunny Bank Rd, was opposed to the special permit because of concerns over the disruption of harmony in the neighborhood. Laurel People, 1334 Sacramento, Richland, was present to support the proposal. Mr. Lemieux, 3404 W. Pearl St, was opposed to the proposal. -7 - Fred Nimmel, 1915 W. Hopkins, encouraged the Planning Commission to not approve the proposal. Stephanie Munoz, 5021 W. Wernett, was opposed the location by as school. Nancy Mathews, 4005 W. Park, asked the Planning Commission to vote against the proposal. Kevin Lano, 5119 Martin Ln., explained that it would not matter where the proposed clinic located, those opposed to abortion would be opposed to the clinic. Maria. Mendoza, 3002 Riverview Dr., supported the proposal. JJ Ortega, 3800 Riverhill Dr., was opposed to the proposal. Caitlyn Potten, 4817 W. Sylvester, was opposed to the proposal. Kim Hatch, 1408 Rd 59, was concerned about the location of the clinic next to Mark Twain. Melinda Ralston, 212104 E. 193th PRSC, supported approval of the clinic location. Sydney Sauceda, 807 N. Rd 34, asked the Planning Commission to deny the proposal. Victor Ortega, 3800 Riverhill Dr., was against the proposal. Jean Barrett, 4403 W Court St., from Grace Clinic stated there other options in the community to Planned Parenthood. Alisha Greenoway, 416 Rd 34, was not in favor of the proposal. Michael James Hill, 629 Meadow Springs, Richland, opposed Planned Parenthood where ever they build. Tammy La Plant, 4170 French St., Richland, was opposed to the clinic. Kimberly ??, 4170 Finnhorse Ln., was opposed to the proposal. Elaina Lorea, 211 Sunny Bank Rd, was concerned as a business owner about the impact of protesters on her adjoining business. Irs Gomez, 1408 W. 14th, Kennewick, works for Planned Parenthood and supports the proposal. Ruth Riviera, Richland, expressed support for the proposal. -8 - Joe King, 5112 Copperstown, asked the Planning Commission to approve the clinic. Mary Provard, 807 N. Rd 36, did not support the project. David Rosskelly 290 N. 56th Pl. was opposed to Planned Parenthood locating anywhere in Pasco. Joe Roach, 512 N. Rd 40, was on in favor of the proposal. Maria Allen 1104 N. Rd 40, opposed the proposal for many of the reasons expressed. Blanca ?? 4401 Finnhorse Ln., supported the special permit because it provided safe additional health care. George Fearing, 2200 W. Shoshone, stated there was a great need for Planned Parenthood and he applauded their work despite the opposition. Natalie Mendoza, 2003 Riverview Dr., made general comments about education and choices. Ramona Valley, 2014 S. Ione St Kennewick, stated it was not appropriate to locate the proposal next to Mark Twain. Suzie Murphy, 3903 S. Underwood, Kennewick, spoke against the proposal. Timothy Clark, 3415 W Sylvester St, was opposed to the proposal. Ann Shurr, 76 5th St Richland, made general statements in support of free choice. Amie Herron 5805 Boise Dr., stated Pasco needed Planned Parenthood services. Lois Degarmo, 3415 W Sylvester St., was opposed to the proposal. Jan Connolly, 135 Carmargo Ln, stated Planned Parenthood was a badly needed service in Pasco. Sean Murphy, 3903 S. Underwood, was opposed to the proposal. Phoebe Seiders, 6414 Damon Point Dr., was fully in support of Planned Parenthood in Pasco. George Nuxall, 4807 S Dayton Pl. Kennewick, was opposed to the proposal. Erica Harder, 22811 W. John Day, Kennewick was totally in support of the project. Vernon Smith 4016 W. Agate, was not in favor of the clinic. -9 - Jaclyn Firnnet, 13222 Hopp, Richland, stated the site had been well thought out and she supported the clinic. Caesar Aceves , 5713 Coppercap Ln., supported the proposal. Linda Reynolds, 806 W. 43rd Ave. Kennewick, was not in support of the proposal. Following the completion of the first round of testimonies Chairman Samuel permitted those that had spoken to make addition comments. Several individual that address the Planning Commission previously reiterated their support or opposition for the proposed clinic. Chairman Samuels closed the hearing. B. CDBG 2010 Annual Action Plan (City Wide( (MF#CDBG 09-004( Chairman Samuel read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Staff explained that the hearing was the first of two required for the development of the 2010. Notice of the hearing was published in the Tri-city Herald and the La Voz newspapers. Staff reviewed additional background information and explained the legislative proposes for the CDBG program. It was estimated the city would receive $600,000 for the 2010 program year. With prior year reallocations there would be $665,000 available for 2010. The City received 16 proposals from various organizations for use of the 2010 funds. The proposals requested approximately 1.4 million in funding, about $720,000 less than available funding. Commissioner Little asked about the funding that reviewed earlier in the year. Staff explained that the earlier hearings were for additional funding that amended the 2008 program. The 2010 funding proposals were presented as follows: Item 1: Program Administration ($120,000) Angie Pitman, CDBG Coordinator, reported that this funding would offset the cost of administering the CDBG and pays the salary and benefits for the Block Grant Administrator and a portion of the salary and benefits for the Secretary. The remainder is used for other necessary expenses for administering the program. -10 - Item 2: Civic Center Recreation Specialist ($37,500) Item 3: Martin Luther King Community Center Recreation Specialist ($37,500) Item 4: Senior Citizen's Center Recreation Specialist ($37,500) Stan Strebel, Administrative and Community Services Director explained his department was again requesting partial funding for recreation specialists at three of the City recreation facilities. The programs offered at the facilities range from after school programs for at risk youth to health care and nutrition programs for the elderly. Chairman Samuel asked if the request was similar to last years. Mr. Strebel stated very much so. Ms. Pitman added that public services are limited to 15% of the total entitlement plus prior year program income. Usually, these public service activities are reduced proportionately to meet that 15% cap. Item 5: Pasco Downtown Development Commercial Kitchen ($65,000) Victoria Silvernail, Manager of the Pasco Specialty Kitchen presented a request for $65,000 to operate the Pasco Specialty Kitchen which provides services to 35 small businesses. Ms. Silvernail explained how the Kitchen works with Columbia Basin College and the Columbia Basin Business Center to assist clients in developing business plans. Chairman Samuel asked if the Kitchen was more reliant on the CDBG funds than it has been in the past. Ms. Silvernail explained they receive funding from the City, Pasco School District and user's fees. Chairman Samuel asked how many years the Kitchen had been receiving city funding. Ms. Silvernail stated, to her knowledge, since 2003. Commissioner Cruz asked what percent of the total funding comes from the CDBG program. Ms. Silvernail explained the Kitchen requested $65,000. It receives $10,000 from the School District, generates approximately $40,000. Commissioner Cruz asked if this was better than in the past, is there a trend showing improvement. Ms. Silvernail stated yes, there is a very good improvement. -11 - Item 6: Downtown Facade Improvement (4 facades) ($80,000) Gloria Garcia, Interim Director for PDDA, noted the PDDA is working with some downtown business owners to promote the facade program. The Association hopes to complete 8 fagade projects underway by November. Chairman Samuel asked what the matching funds were. Ms. Garcia, stated the loan is capped at $20,000. A deposit of $500 for good faith is received by the business. The split is 75% CDBG, and 25% owner, which is forgiven over 7 years. Chairman Samuel asked how many facades have been completed to date. Ms. Garcia answered two, Mi Hacienda and Mexi-Muebles. Item 7: Energy Efficient Home Program (8 households) ($20,000) David Odom, Benton-Franklin CAC, has been doing operating this program for many years. They are requesting $20,000 that will be matched with funds from the State energy "Matchmaker" program. They hope to complete 8 maybe 10 homes this year inside the city limits. The program is designed to protect the families, make homes energy efficient, and deal with mold. Vice Chairman Samuel asked if they planned on doing 10 houses this year. Mr. Odom stated 8 houses. Vice Chairman Samuel asked if it was for 8 last year also and if there would be a problem meeting that amount. Mr. Odom responded that they actually ended up with a lot more energy assistance this year, for about 600 homes in Benton and Franklin Counties. Commissioner Cruz asked how many homes were done over the last 5 years. Mr. Odom stated 600 in Benton and Franklin County, at least 300 were here. Item 9: Habitat for Humanity Brush With Kindness ($24,000) Theresa Richardson, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity presented the Brush With Kindness project. It is an opportunity to improve affordable housing and revitalize neighborhoods and an extension of what Habitat does nation- wide. The project would provide exterior home repair and painting along with minor landscaping, and serve elderly, disabled and low-income families who have challenges maintaining their homes. This project is seeking seed money to serve 8 households in Census Tract 202. Habitat for Humanity develops -12 - community engagement very well. This project hopes to engage kids in the neighborhood to give them some skills during the summer and pride in their neighborhood. Valspar Paints donates all the paint. Other community partners provide incentive gifts to the kids for coming out. They hope that this will be the last time to seek funding. The goal is to engage the corporate community to take this project on a larger scale. Projects are designed to be 1-3 days long as opposed to 3 months. Chairman Samuel asked if there was a minimum dollar amount where this project would not be able to move forward. Ms. Richardson, stated the request is for $24,000 for costs of materials and administration to get the project moving with 8 projects, but they would be happy with whatever they could get. They hope to partner with other City projects maximizing funding available for interior repairs, by providing the "icing on the cake". Chairman Samuel asked if half the money would only do half the projects. Ms. Richardson answered possibly. They are just launching this program so it could possibly work out that way. Item 10: Elijah Family Homes - Continue to Step-up ($182,OOO) Barbara Puigh, President of Elijah Family Homes and CPA for LeMaster-Daniels present the proposal for Elijah Family Homes. Elijah Family Homes provides rental subsidies for special needs families. They are requesting $182,000 to purchase a 3-bedroom duplex to provide affordable housing for very low income families with barriers to obtaining housing assistance. Elijah Family Homes concentrates on families because positive families impact every part of the community. This impact shows in positive changes in the schools, Health District, Headstart, Police and the Courts. To qualify the family must have children under the age of 18, and income levels at or below 50% of the median income. Most have been lower, and they must have been turned by Public Housing. Families average 3 or more children. This will provide housing for families for a number of years. Chairman Samuel asked how many years have you been operating? Ms. Puigh answered since May of 2005, originally as a ministry of Christ the King. They became a 501(c)(3) in 2007. Chairman Samuel asked how many families have been helped in that time. Ms. Puigh answered 16 families, some have been with them two years or more, some have moved on in positive ways, some have not. The relapse rate for Meth is 70%, Elijah Family Homes has had a 70% success rate. Chairman Samuel asked if they had half the amount would they do half the project? Ms. Puigh answered that it would be hard to put a family out there by themselves if they've only been clean a year or so. -13 - Chairman Samuel asked if$90,000 would be problematic. Ms. Puigh answered that it would be, but our Board might say "yes". It is really important to own 4 units or more to qualify for Washington Families fund which gives case management for 10 years. Putting a roof over a head is not enough, they can't successfully move forward without it. Item 11: Jericho Road Ministries Havensafe (15 bed spaces for DV) ($288,000) Amy Schultz, Director of Jericho Road Ministries, which is a crisis ministry that helps people in need in the local Tri-Cities area and in the smaller surrounding communities. They have been working in partnership with City of Pasco DVRU and helping domestic violence victims. They are pursuing a way to establish a safehouse in West Pasco to increase 15 bed spaces in the community as a resource for families experiencing domestic violence. Kim Kelch, Domestic Violence Services Coordinator for Pasco Police Department, her primary function is to address domestic violence issues in our community. This partnership came together because of a need for victims of family violence in the community. The City has a need shown by Council goals developed to address this issue. As of last year, the first full calendar year of tracking calls, there were 1,137 calls received, 555 arrests, and 401 households where children were present at the time violence was happening. Chairman Samuel asked if this was in Pasco. Ms. Kelch replied this was just within the city limits of Pasco. This proposal is to provide an option within our community. The regional domestic violence shelter is not in Pasco and it places a hardship on victims in Pasco who must leave their community and support system. The issue being addressed is the "intimate partner" barrier. The language the current shelter operates under limits assistance "intimate partner" domestic violence. According to the Washington State laws, family violence includes teenaged children assaulting their parents, adult children assaulting their elderly parents, and roommates assaulting each other, e.g. 17-year old mother who is assaulted by her father and threatened with death. There were no resources available for her, law enforcement spent over two hours trying to facilitate a placement for her. Chairman Samuel asked where the shelter was located. Ms. Kelch replied that it was in a confidential location. She, as an advocate, is able to transport victims directly to the shelter, but law enforcement is not permitted to transport there. Staying in this community means that the victim maintains access to their transportation, schools, stores, etc. The idea is to provide temporary transitional housing, the ideal goal is for a weekend or few days stay until the locks can be changed and protection orders placed, so the victim and children can remain in their household. The partnership between the faith-based organization and the DVRU provides a winning combination for the care and safety of domestic violence victims. -14 - Chairman Samuel asked if they received half the money if they would be able to serve half population. Ms. Kelch stated that in this case the answer would be "no". They would have to continue to do fundraising to finish it because the facility must to be a certain size, and laid out a certain way to facilitate the programs needed and provide the space to ensure the safety of clientele housed. It would slow the progress down. Chairman Samuel asked if not getting funds would stop the program. Ms. Kelch answered, "No, it would significantly slow it down." Chairman Samuel asked if it were possible to show impact with a reduced allocation to $30,000 or $40,000. Ms. Kelch answered that it would be the first step toward identifying a property. Part of the reason of looking at a new structure is the opportunity to have security systems hardwired in. This is intended to be a partnership and resource within the community. Chairman Samuel asked if they received $30,000 if they could come back next year and show tangible what the funding was used for and its impact. Ms. Kelch answered, "Absolutely." Item 8: Community Housing Improvement Program - Minor Household Repair (10 homes) ($20,000) Mr. Angie Pitman, Block Grant Administrator, presented the request for $20,000 for minor household repair to fill a gap covered existing housing rehabilitation and repair projects. Stating that this would provide funding for projects that may be not be served by volunteer organizations and may require hiring a contractor to complete. Item 13: Boys & Girls Club - Exterior Lighting & Security System ($55,000) Mr. Ron McHenry, Boys 8v Girls Club Vice President of Finance, presented the proposal for safety enhancements at the facility. Currently there are two 60-watt light bulbs at the entrance and trees fronting the building that block out natural light. The walk from the parking lot to the building, especially in winter becomes treacherous. The side facing Edgar Brown Stadium has no lighting, so during the summer months there is a lot of graffiti because there isn't any way to see what is going on. This is a little bit of lighting on the south and north sides and don't get any graffiti there. This request is not for replacing fixtures that are broken and old, but the building was not built for lighting in these areas. In addition to this, they are requesting a security system be retrofitted to provide for improve communications. There have been SWAT teams with assault rifles drawn within eyesight in twice in the last year. Program staff carries "walkies" but in a cement building the message doesn't get through when you are trying to get 180 kids who are noisy into classrooms and away from windows. The requested funding would provide an integrated system that provides monitors in each room, it would be able to put the whole building in lock-down visually. -Is - Item 12: Boys Sv Girls Club - Tween Center Design ($17,500) Mr. Ron McHenry, Boys & Girls Club Vice President of Finance, presented the proposal for architectural design for a Tween Center. Currently, the facility serves kids preschool through 5th grade. They also have a Teen Center in the Navy Homes area that serves kids in grades 61h through 12th. Most parents will not allow their middle-school kids to go to the Teen Center. As a result there are good kids with nothing to do that end up being the cause for most of the graffiti. The plan is to design a 3,000 square foot outbuilding directly north of the gymnasium, out of the line of sight, and specifically designed for 6th through 8th graders. The current campus already has a gym and a kitchen and 80 more kids can be easily served at this location because they don't need to put in a lot of plumbing or a gym. The building would provide a learning space of their own with age appropriate activities. The security system requested above would provide a means to communicate between the two buildings. The design will be split into three areas to maintain light of sight requirements. Another feature they hope to add is a dental facility. A sister club in King County recently did this. We would be able to provide free dental exams to all the kids. Requesting the funding in phases allows the Club to go after additional grants and funding to defray the costs. The Boys 8s Girls Club will provide $15,000 to $20,000 to outfit the building in addition to increasing their operating costs by $60,000 to about $90,000 per year. He closed with an illustration of the impact the staff has had on one of the new kids at the facility. Commissioner Little asked if they considered partnering with CBC's dental program. Mr. McHenry responded they are working on that. Item 14: Administrative 8v Community Services - Lucas Park Playground Renovation ($60,000) Mr. Stan Strebel presented a proposal for replacement of the last piece of noncompliant play equipment in a city park. Lucas Park is in a neighborhood of approximately 60% low to moderate income population. This request would allow them to replace the equipment and the fall-zone under the equipment and provide accessibility. Chairman Samuel asked if total funding were not provided what would happen. Mr. Strebel replied that they would wait another year or until funding were again available. Item 15: Code Enforcement Officer ($48,000) Mr. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director reported that this request is to pay partial salary expenses for code enforcement officers operating in Census Tracts 201, 202, 203 and 204. The goal is to prevent property nuisances, community-wide blight and fire hazards in those areas as well as providing an educational component. Chairman Samuel asked if this was a change from last year. -16 - Mr. White replied that it is not. Item 16: Kurtzman Park Phase II ($300,000) Mr. Rick White presented the application for the engineering division for a bricks and mortar project in the Kurtzman neighborhood. It is the result of a planning process that began in 2007 and has progressed to the point where parameters are being outlined for a Local Improvement District in that area using funds that have been committed through various sources since year 2000. It will provide curb, gutter, sidewalks, streetlights and in some cases utility improvements in the Kurtzman Park neighborhood area, Census Tract 201. Chairman Samuel asked that even with the growth of Pasco we continue to get around $600,000-$700,000. Is there any way to get more funding. Ms. Pitman replied that the allocation is determined by what is budgeted by Congress and the formula. Chairman Samuel opened the public hearing. Dave Cortinas, residing at 1807 W Yakima, owner and publisher of La Voz Hispanic newspaper located at 710 N 4th Avenue. When he saw the advertisement in his newspaper regarding allocation of the 2010 CDBG funds, he wanted to speak. In hearing the presentations he noted that there are many success stories. With success stories, come good administrators who operate those funds. He is asking that no more funds be given to the Pasco Downtown Development Association and discussed his reasoning why. He suggested the funding be given to an organization with administration to carry it out. He stated that he hoped in the future to be an applicant for the funding. Chairman Samuel asked if his position were that the PDDA is beyond repair? Mr. Cortinas responded that he served on the board for one year and felt that his time and efforts would be better spent elsewhere. He thought their heart is in the right place, but the administration, leadership, and knowledgeable business is not there. Mr. McHenry thanked the Planning Commission for their service to the community being here for five hours tonight. After three calls the public hearing was closed. Chairman Samuel asked if there were any further comments from staff. There being none. Commissioner Cruz requested a copy of the spreadsheet be emailed to the commission for their recommendations. WORKSHOP: The following two items were on the on the June 18, 2009 meeting agenda but were not discussed due to the length of the meeting. A. Code Amendment PMC 25.58 I-182 Corridor Overlay District (City of Pasco)( MF# CA09-001) -17 - B. Sub-Area Plan Columbia Bend Sub-Area Plan (West of Broadmoor Blvd north of Harris Road) (City of Pasco OTHER BUSINESS: With no further business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 11:36 pm. David McDonald, Secretary -18 -