HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-2010 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING October 21, 2010
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairwoman Kempf.
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
APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS:
Vice-Chairwoman Kempf read a statement about the appearance of fairness for
hearings on land use matters. Vice-Chairwoman Kempf asked if any Commission
member had anything to declare. Commissioner Anderson stated his place of
employment, the Housing Authority, owns the property east of the proposed Special
Permit number 10-021. Commissioner Lukins stated he and Mr. Ayers, who
provided public testimony at the public hearing, are volunteers for a local non-profit
and the special permit number 10-023 item has not been discussed. No other
declarations were made.
Vice-Chairwoman Kempf then asked the audience if there were any objections based
on conflict of interest or appearance of fairness questions regarding the items to be
discussed this evening. There were no objections.
ADMINISTERING THE OATH:
Vice-Chairwoman Kempf explained that State law requires testimony in quasi-
judicial hearings such as held by the Planning Commission be given under oath or
affirmation. Vice-Chairwoman Kempf swore in all those desiring to speak.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Lukins moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, that the minutes
dated September 16, 2010 be approved with a correction where reference was made
to Chairman Cruz, as Chairman Cruz was not present. The motion carried
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
-1 -
A. SPECIAL PERMIT Location of an auto sales lot in a C-1 (Retail
Business) Zone (Julian Parra) (801 S. loth
Avenue) (MF# SP 10-0211
Vice-Chairwoman Kempf read the master file number and asked for comments from
staff.
Dave McDonald, City Planner, stated this item was presented at the public hearing
in September and during that time it was discussed that the site plan needed to be
revised and the public hearing was continued. A revised site plan was submitted
with revisions to the entry way, the building and the handicap parking stall. Mr.
McDonald reviewed the proposed approval conditions for the benefit of the Planning
Commission and applicant.
Jesus Parra, 553 East Columbia Drive Kennewick, presented the revised site plan.
Commissioner Lukins asked if Mr. Parra had reviewed staff's recommendations on
the fencing.
Mr. Parra stated he was comfortable with the fencing recommendations.
Commissioner Lukins moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, to adopt findings of
fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the October 21, 2010 staff report.
The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lukins further moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, based
on the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom the Planning Commission
recommend the City Council grant a special permit to Julian Parra for the location
of an auto sales lot at 801 South 10th Avenue with the conditions as contained in
the October 21, 2010 staff report. The motion passed unanimously.
B. SPECIAL PERMIT Location of a cellular tower in an R-1 (Low-
Density Residential) Zone (Clearwire US, LLC)
(1320 W. Henry Street) (MF# SP 10-022)
Vice-Chairwoman Kempf read the master file number and asked for comments from
staff.
Rick White, Community 8s Economic Development Director, briefly reviewed the site
plan.
Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Lukins, to adopt
findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the September 16, 2010
staff report. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Anderson further moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway,
based on the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom the Planning Commission
recommend the City Council grant a special permit to Clearwire US LLC for the
location of cellular equipment with conditions as contained in the September 16,
2010 staff report. The motion passed unanimously.
-2 -
C. SPECIAL PERMIT Renovations for the Pasco High School
Recreation (Pasco School District #1) (1108 N.
loth Avenue) (MF# SP 10-023)
Vice-Chairwoman Kempf read the master file number and asked for comments from
staff.
Staff had no additional comments.
Commissioner Hay moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adopt the
findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the October 21, 2010
staff report. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hay further moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, based on
the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom the Planning Commission recommend
the City Council grant a special permit to the Pasco School District for sports facility
renovations as contained in the September 16, 2010 staff report. The motion passed
unanimously.
D. MASTER PLAN Boat Basin/Marine Terminal Master Plan (MF#
INFO 09-100)(1315 S. 4th Avenue)
Vice-Chairwoman Kempf read the master file number and asked for comments from
staff.
Mr. White briefly described the Plan for the benefit of the new Planning
Commissioners.
Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, the Planning
Commission adopt the findings of fact as contained in the October 21, 2010 staff
report. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Anderson further moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, the
Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the Boat Basin/Marine
Terminal Plan and adopt by reference as part of the City of Pasco Comprehensive
Plan. The motion passed unanimously.
WORKSHOP:
OTHER BUSINESS:
A resolution was approved recognizing Jan Neuenschwander's service as Planning
Commissioner from April 20, 2010 to October 15, 2010.
With no further business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
David McDonald, Secretary
-3 -