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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-2010 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING November 18, 2010 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Cruz. POSITION MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT No. 1 Vacant No. 2 James Hay No. 3 Andy Anderson No. 4 Alecia Greenaway No. 5 Joe Cruz No. 6 Kurt Lukins No. 7 Vacant No. 8 Jana Kempf No. 9 Lisa Gemig Rick White, Community and Economic Development Director explained that the Planning Commission did not have a quorum. The members present (acting as a sub- committee of the Planning Commission) could hear the items on the agenda and develop a record, but no action could take place. The members absent would have an opportunity to listen to the recorded record before the next Planning Commission meeting. Having confirmed they listened to the proceedings, action could be taken at the next meeting. APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS: Chairman Cruz read a statement about the appearance of fairness for hearings on land use matters. Chairman Cruz asked if any Commission member had anything to declare. No other declarations were made. Chairman Cruz then asked the audience if there were any objections based on conflict of interest or appearance of fairness questions regarding any of the items to be discussed this evening. There were no objections. ADMINISTERING THE OATH: Chairman Cruz explained that State law requires testimony in quasi-judicial hearings such as held by the Planning Commission be given under oath or affirmation. Chairman Cruz swore in all those desiring to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Without a quorum approval of the October 21 st minutes was postponed until December 16th. -1 - OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: A. SPECIAL PERMIT Location of a new Middle School in an R-S-1 District. (Rd. 52 & Power Line Rd.) (Renewal of a previously approved Special Permit) (Pasco School District) (MF# SP10-0241 Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Dave McDonald, City Planner, explained that the application involved a request by the Pasco School District for a renewal of a Special Permit for Middle School # 4. The Special Permit granted for the school in 2008 expired on October 31, 2010. Since the original approval, the District constructed Road 52 and stubbed water and sewer service to the site. The proposal was essentially the same as that which was approved in 2008 with the exception of some changes in the site layout. The football field and event parking lot were shifted to the north. The written report, including references to the recommenced conditions, was reviewed for the benefit of the Planning Commission John Morgan, 1215 W. Lewis Street, Executive Director of Facilities for the Pasco School District was present to speak in favor of the Special Permit. Mr. Morgan stated the District was still in the planning stages for the school and wanted to keep the Special Permit current so they would be ready to go when a bond was passed. Chairman Cruz asked if the proposed extension was long enough. Mr. Morgan stated he felt it was. Chairman Cruz asked Mr. McDonald if the special permit could be extend beyond 2014. Mr. McDonald explained the recommendation for the 2014 date was longer than typical. One of the reasons for a definitive date on Special Permits was because conditions, codes and other things within the community change over time. Establishing a date allows the City to apply new codes to a project if the project is not started within the Special Permit approval timeframe. Commissioner Hay moved, seconded by Commissioner Kempf, to continue the hearing until the December 18, 2010 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. B. SPECIAL PERMIT Location of a Church with daycare services in a C-1 Zone (3806 W. Court St.) (House of Restoration)JMF# SP10-025) Chairwoman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. -2 - Shane O'Neill, Planner I, explained the applicant was seeking a Special Permit for a church and daycare to be located in the old Phil's Sporting Goods Store at 3806 W. Court Street. Surrounding land uses and zoning were highlighted along with some of the staff recommended conditions of approval including: the need for parking lot and landscaping improvements, the addition of ADA compliant restroom facilities and the installation of curb and gutter and the exclusion of a daycare. Chairman Cruz asked if condition # 18 meant all improvements or just the parking lot. Mr. O'Neill stated the condition should also include all improvements in the building. Following additional discussion on parking Chairman Cruz asked if any one was present to speak on the matter. Oscar Perez, 1621 West 27th Ave. Kennewick, was present to represent the church. Mr. Perez submitted a letter asking that recommended condition # 15 dealing with no access to Brown Street be eliminated. The letter also requested parking lot improvements be tied to future church expansion and that street improvements not be required on Brown Street. Mr. McDonald explained that the access issue on the property was settled in 1986 when the property was platted. At that time access was approved off Court Street and Road 38. Access from Brown Street was prohibited. Mr. McDonald explained the property was not denied access because of the common access on Road 38 and Court Street. Chairman Cruz suggested the applicant be given a year to complete the parking lot improvements similar to the church at 14th Ave. and Sylvester Street. Commissioner Hay moved, seconded by Commissioner Kempf, to continue the hearing until the December 18, 2010 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. WORKSHOP: OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. White, Community and Economic Development Director briefly discussed the memo provided to the Commission on the County Sign Code amendment. State consistency requirements between City and County development regulations was explained along with staff's concern over the proposed County sign code amendments lack of consistency with City code. The County Commissioner adopted the new sign code with instruction for County staff to work with the City to correct the inconsistencies. With no further business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. David McDonald, Secretary -3 -