HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-2011 Planning Commission Packet PLANNING COMMISSION — AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. January 20, 2011
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL: Declaration of Quorum
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 16, 2010
IV. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Comprehensive Land Use Designation change from Low-Density
Plan Amendment Residential to Mixed Residential (3300 block of
Wernett Road) (Vinh Pham) (MF# CPA 10-001)
B. Comprehensive Land Use Designation change from High-Density
Plan Amendment Residential to Industrial (Corner of Pearl Street and
4th Avenue) (Terry Brown) (MF# CPA 10-002)
C. Comprehensive Urban Growth Area Expansion (Road 52 &
Plan Amendment Powerline Road) (Farm 2005 LLC) (MF# CPA10-003)
D. Comprehensive Land Use Designation change from Low-Density
Plan Amendment Residential to Mixed Residential (Corner of Charles
Avenue and Clark Street) (Beacon Development)
(MF# CPA 10-004)
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Special Permit Rezone four parcels from Residential Transition to
C-1 (Retail Business) Zone (Northeast corner of "A"
Street and Heritage Boulevard) (Howard Rowell)
(MF# Z 10-004)
VI. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan Update
Plan Update (MF# INFO 10-101
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR MEETING December 16, 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. e Kurt Lukin s
No. 7 Vacant
No. 8 Jana Kempf
No. 9 Lisa Gemig
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. Commissioner Anderson recused himself from the
application for CPA 10-002. Commissioner Lukins identified himself as owning
a home within the vicinity of the applications for SP 10-024 & CPA 10-002. 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:
Commissioner Hay moved to adopt the October 21St minutes & the November
16th minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Anderson. The
motion passed unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Chairman Cruz explained that at the November meeting a quorum was not
present, however the members that were present developed a record for Items
"A" and "B" listed under New Business on the agenda. The Chairman further
explained that those members not present at the November meeting had an
opportunity review the record by either listening to the recorded audio or audio
and video record of the hearings. Items "A" and "B" are continued hearings
from the November meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Special Permit Location of new Middle School in an R-S-1
District. (Rd 52 & Powerline Rd.) (Renewal of
a previously approved Special Permit) (Pasco
School District) (MF# SP 10-024)
Chairman Cruz read the master file number and explained the item was a
continuation of a hearing held in November. Chairman Cruz reopened the
hearing and asked for comments from staff.
Dave McDonald, City Planner, stated an explanation of the proposal was
provided at the November meeting and explained the report was essentially
the same as the original report of two ,years ago. The only real changes to the
report were removal of conditions relating to the completion of Road 52 and
utility improvements.
Commissioner Cruz closed the public hearing following three calls for
comments.
Commissioner Lukins moved, seconded by Commissioner Kempf, to adopt
findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the December 16,
2010 staff report. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Lukins further moved, seconded by Commissioner Kempf,
based on findings of fact and conclusions therefrom the Planning Commission
recommend the City Council grant a special permit to the Pasco School
District for the location of a Middle School at the southwest corner of Road 52
and Powerline Road with conditions as listed in the December 16, 2010 staff
report.
B. Special Permit Location of a Church with daycare services in
a C-1 Zone (3806 W Court St.) (House of
Restoration) (MF# SP 10-025)
Chairman Cruz read the master file number reopened the hearing and asked
for comments from staff.
Shane O'Neill, Planner I, indicated a paragraph was added to the staff report
relating to parking requirements. Mr. O'Neill also mentioned a condition was
added to address building occupancy as it relates to the phasing of parking
improvements.
Commissioner Cruz closed the public hearing following three calls for
comments.
Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, to adopt
findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the December 16,
2010 staff report. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, based on
findings of fact and conclusions therefrom the Planning Commission
recommend the City Council grant a special permit to Oscar Perez for the
location of a Church at 3806 W. Court Street with conditions as listed in the
December 16, 2010 staff report. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Comprehensive Land Use Designation change from Low-
Plan Amendment Density Residential to Mixed Residential
(3300 Block of Wernett Rd.) (Vinh Pham) (MF
# CPA 10-001)
Chairman Cruz read the master- file number and asked for comments from
staff.
Shane O'Neill, Planner I, briefly explained the nature of the application and
the reasons for staffs' recommendation of denial.
Chairman Cruz opened the hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak to
the matter.
Arnie McReynolds, 2220 Road 34, Pasco, spoke in opposition to the proposal
based on his negative experiences with past residents of a nearby duplexes.
He discussed traffic incidents, graffiti and other vandalism and criminal
activity he felt were associated with the nearby duplexes. He would rather see
the site developed with single-family residences.
Lynn Hall, 2216 Road 33, agreed with Mr. Reynolds that a majority of the
nuisance issues are generated by residents of the nearby duplexes. He spoke
in opposition to the proposal and supported staffs recommendation of denial.
He would rather see the site developed with single-family residences.
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Rick Russell (owner of Worley Surveying), 501 N. Quebec Street, spoke on
behalf of the applicant. He stated the applicant wishes to construct 22 units
(11 duplexes) on the site. He pointed out that the proposed density is similar
to the density if the site were developed with single-family residences.
Lynn Hall, 221b Road 33, stated that the previous property owners did not
desire to develop the property.
Chairman Cruz closed the hearing after three calls for comments.
Commissioner Lukins moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway, to
schedule deliberation, adoption of findings of fact and develop a
recommendation for City Council for the January 20, 2011 meeting. The
motion passed unanimously.
D. Comprehensive Land Use Designation change from High-
Plan Amendment Density Residential to Industrial (Corner of
Pearl St. and 4th Ave.) (Terry Brown) (MF# CPA
10-002
Commissioner Anderson recused himself from the hearing because his
employer (Pasco Housing Authority) owns the land involved in the proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from
staff.
Shane O'Neill, Planner I, reviewed the written report which included
information related to surrounding zoning and land uses. Mr. O'Neill indicated
the original proposal to extend the industrial designation south into the
Housing Authority property was not being recommended by staff. The
recommendation was for the commercial designation along 4th Avenue to be
extended to the east to include the Housing Authority property over to 3rd
Avenue.
Terry Brown (applicant), 5402 Jackson Lane, stated he was requesting the
change to enable future development of the property for a coffee shop. He
stated his timeframe for completion was roughly two ,years, but indicated he
intends to begin site development in Spring of 2011.
Chairman Cruz closed the hearing after three calls for comments.
Commissioner Gemig moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, to close the
public hearing and schedule deliberations, the adoption of findings of fact and
to develop a recommendation for the City Council for the January 20, 2011
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
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E. Comprehensive Urban Growth Area Expansion (Road 52 &
Plan Amendment Powerline Road) (Farm 2005, LLC) (MF # CPA
10-003
Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from
staff.
David McDonald, City Planner, provided background information on the
Growth Management Act as it applies to Pasco. Urban Growth Areas are the
principal tool which communities around the State use manage growth. Urban
Growth areas are to include enough land to accommodate population growth
as estimated by the State Office of Financial Management (OFM). The OFM
estimates indicate that over the current planning horizon from 2007 to 2027
the City will grow by an additional 30,000 people. The 2008 Comprehensive
Plan was updated to include an additional 1,100 acres to accommodate the
project population increase.
Mr. McDonald also discussed utility constraints and future street
improvements within the UGA. It was pointed out that the current sewer
system east of Road 68 cannot accommodate any additional development
north of the current UGA boundary. Without new population projections there
is no justification to expand the Urban Growth Area.
Chairman Cruz opened the public hearing.
Jason Maddox, Meier Architecture and Engineering, 8697 Gage Blvd.,
reviewed the Office of Financial Management projections and explained they
underestimated Pasco population growth. Mr. Maddox explained the City of
Pasco's Comprehensive Plan states the size of Urban Growth Areas can vary
due to regional settings and should be adequate to promote viable economic
strategies, promote choices in housing accommodations and ensure adequate
lands are available for associated open spaces and public purposes. He then
explained how expanding he UGA boundary would support viable economic
development strategies in the area by creating additional housing to support
commercial development on Road 68.
Mr. Maddox also discussed water rights and transportation improvements
that would be associated with development of the site. Mr. Maddox felt that
the site was the last viable piece of land to potentially develop for single-family
homes.
Chairman Cruz called for further public comment and with no response, the
public hearing was closed.
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Commissioner Lukins questioned the special permit approval for the middle
school and mentioned the housing to be built surrounding the school. He
questioned why the area to the north was not being included in the Urban
Growth Area.
Mr. McDonald stated the School District was encouraged to find another
location which was not on the border of the Urban Growth Boundary when
they were looking for a school site. The area to the north was not included in
the current UGA boundary because of the lack of capacity in the sewer system
east of Road 68.
Mr. Maddox provided some additional comments about septic systems and
other options for sewer. Sewer lines east of the airport are reserved for
industrial development.
Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Hay, to close the
public hearing and schedule deliberations, the adoption of findings of fact and
develop a recommendation for the City Council for the January 20, 2011
meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
F. Comprehensive Land Use Designation change from Low-
Plan Amendment Density Residential to Mixed Residential
(Corner of Charles Avenue and Clark Street)
(Beacon Development) (MF # CPA 10-004)
Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from
staff.
Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, reviewed the
written report for the Planning Commission describing the property,
surrounding uses and various Comprehensive Plan policies related to the
proposal.
Chairman Cruz opened the public hearing.
Paul Purcell, 3408 19th Ave South, President of Beacon Development, was
present to speak in favor of the proposal. Mr. Purcell reviewed a number of
slides explaining his proposal and why Beacon Development was seeking the
Comprehensive Plan amendment. Mr. Purcell noted the proposal would
provide a transitional buffer between low-density residential development to the
east and commercial development to the west.
Gracie Chacon, 323 N. Charles Avenue, captain of the neighborhood watch
group, spoke in opposition of the proposal. The neighborhood was concerned
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about potential increases in traffic and crime. She noted these are problems
associated with existing apartments.
Mr. Purcell, cited police report statistics indicating a reduction in crime
following the development of Tepeyac Haven. He followed by mentioning the
family oriented characteristics of the proposed development.
Chairman Cruz asked Mr. Purcell how apartment resident applications are
screened.
Mr. Purcell responded by saying criminal and rental history background
screening are part of the screening process.
Chairman Cruz asked the applicant how the site would be accessed.
Mr. Purcell indicated the preliminary points of access on the overhead screen
development and acknowledged traffic volumes would increase regardless of
the access configuration.
Daniel Jimenez, 323 N. Charles Avenue, asked Mr. Purcell if traffic will
increase. Mr. Purcell responded affirmatively. Mr. Jimenez stated his
opposition to the development of apartments on the site.
Chairman Cruz asked Mr. Jimenez how many people were in the neighborhood
watch group which Mr. Jimenez was speaking on behalf of. Mr. Jimenez
responded "seven".
Mr. Purcell added that his staff intends to join the neighborhood watch.
Gracie Chacon, 323 N. Charles Avenue, reiterated her opposition to the
proposal.
Commissioner Anderson stated that while in his position with the Pasco
Housing Authority, his experience with Beacon Development has been a
positive one. In his opinion, Beacon Development screens their applicants
thoroughly and their facilities are well maintained.
Commissioner Anderson moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway, to
close the public hearing and schedule deliberations, the adoption of findings of
fact and to develop a recommendation for the City Council for the January 20,
2011 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS:
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With no further business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:42
P.m.
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David McDonald, Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 20, 2011
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Shane O'Neill, Planner I
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Vihn Pham) (MF# CPA 10-001)
The applicant, Vihn Pham, has applied to amend the Land Use Designation indicated
on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential (1
unit/7,200 square feet) to Mixed Residential with the intent to rezone the site to R-2
(Medium Density Residential) (1 unit/5,000 square feet) thereby allowing the site to
be developed with duplexes. The subject property is approximately 5.1 acres located
on the north side of Wernett Road at the northern termini of Roads 33 & 34.
The subject parcel is zoned R-1 (Low Density Residential) which conforms to the
Plan's current Land Use Designation. Properties to the west are zoned R-S-1
(Suburban), RS-12 (Suburban) to the south and R-1 to the east. The sites' current
zoning allows for relatively higher residential density development than surrounding
parcels.
With regard to surrounding land uses, the neighborhood is developed primarily with
single-family homes interspersed with duplexes. The adjacent parcel to the west
contains two duplexes while three more duplexes on separate parcels are located
directly to the southeast. The duplex units are legal nonconforming and were
constructed while under Franklin County's jurisdiction prior to annexation. The site
is bordered to the north by Highway I-182.
Wernett Road provides direct access to the site. Wernett Road connects to Road 36,
Road 32 and other roads for access to the community.
The site is located in a larger area bounded by SR 395 on the east, I-182 and Argent
Road on the north, Road 68 on the west and Court Street on the south. Except for a
narrow band along Court Street and Road 68 this larger area is designated for low-
density development. This designation has been applied to the area for about 30
years. Zoning for the area has been established to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan Designation.
It should be noted, approval of the application at hand would open the site to the
possibility of being rezoned to R-3 (Medium Density Residential). The following table
illustrates the potential maximum residential densities as they relate to parcel size
and zoning.
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LUD Zoning Units/acre Units on site*
Low Density Res. R-1 b 30
Mixed Res. R-2 8.7 44
Mixed Res. R-3 14.5 74
* Number of units on site is based on existing site square footage (222,156) and
does not account for any potential right-of-way dedications.
Based on the figures above, approval of the proposed Plan amendment could
potentially result in a density increase of 44 units on the site; more than doubling the
current allowable density. The chart above illustrates the maximum potential effect of
the Plan amendment. The applicant has stated intent to rezone the property to R-2
only.
It has been a long standing policy of the City to place High-Density Land Use
Designations on or near major streets. By doing so, the City can encourage the
development of multi-family projects to be conveniently located on or near major
transportation routes. This helps prevent the need for higher density apartment
traffic from traveling on local access street through low-density neighborhoods. High-
density development located along or near major streets can also take advantage of
the larger utility lines that are often located in major streets as well as the availability
of transit service.
Higher density residential Land Use Designations have also been used to provide
buffers between high intensity commercial uses and low intensity residential uses. In
this case the creation of a higher density residential Land Use Designation will not
serve as a buffer because there are no nearby commercial uses and zoning districts or
Land Use Designations.
The following Comprehensive Plait Goals and Policies are applicable to this
application:
LU-3-E Policy: Designate areas for higher density residential
development where utilities and transportation facilities
enable efficient use of capital resources.
H-1-A Policy: Medium and high density housing should be
located near arterials and neighborhood or community
shopping facilities and employment areas.
H-1-B Policy: Encourage the location of medium and high
density housing in locations that will avoid the need for access
through lower density residential neighborhoods.
The long standing practice of locating higher density residential Land Use
Designations along major streets is supported by Comprehensive Plan Policies LU-3-E
and H-1-13. Policy LU-3-E encourages designating areas for higher density residential
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development where utilities and transportation facilities enable efficient use of capital
resources, in other words, where utilities and streets have the capacity to absorb an
added load from the high-density development. Policy H-1-B encourages the location
of medium and high density housing in locations that will avoid the need for access
through lower density residential neighborhoods. The establishment of multi-family
dwelling units at the north end of Roads 33 and 34 would undoubtedly foster
increased traffic on Road 32 for access to Court Street. In this respect the proposal is
not supported by the Comprehensive Plan Policy H-1-13. This long standing policy
would need to be modified before a Mixed Residential Designation could be applied to
the property in question.
A review of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map indicates the nearest land with a
Mixed Residential Land Use Designation is approximately 1.2 miles to the west. If the
Plan amendment were approved, the site would appear as an isolated spot on the
Land Use Map. Typically the concept of "spot Zoning" is viewed as an unsound
planning technique and should be avoided.
Planning Staff is recommending the application be denied particularly for the three
main points listed above. Again, they are: 1) Policy Goal H-1-13 discourages creating
the need for traffic to and from medium high density residential development to flow
through low density residential neighborhoods; 2) the application proposes to
establish an isolated Land Use Designation where no similar Land Use Designation
exists in the immediate vicinity to which the site may be connected; 3) the
amendment will not serve as a buffer between high intensity and low intensity Land
Use Designations.
The Planning Commission will need to determine if the proposal materially alters the
general intent of the Comprehensive Plan and whether or not it can be supported by
the recommended goals and policies.
Findings of Fact
The following are initial findings drawn from the background and analysis section
of the staff report. The Planning Commission may add additional findings to this
listing as the result of factual testimony and evidence submitted during the public
hearing.
1. The site is currently identified for a low-density development on the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use snap.
2. The site is part of a larger area bounded by SR 395, I-182, Argent Road,
Court Street and Road 68 that is designated for low-density development.
3. The site and surrounding properties that have been identified for low-
density development for 30 years or snore.
4. The site is in an area that is generally developed with low-density
suburban lots.
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5. Policy Goal LU-3-E encourages designating areas for higher density
residential development where utilities and transportation facilities enable
efficient use of capital resources.
G. Policy goal H-1-B encourages the location of medium and high density
housing in locations that will avoid the need for access through lower
density residential neighborhoods.
7. Wernett Road is not a major street.
8. Wernett Road is not on a transit route.
9. Access to the site is through low-density neighborhoods along Road 36,
Road 32 and Wernett Road.
10. No other properties within the general vicinity are designated for mixed
residential uses.
11. The Mixed Residential Land Use Designation includes R-2 (Medium
Density Residential) and R-3 (Medium Density Residential) Zoning
districts.
12. Existing duplexes in the vicinity are considered legal nonconforming.
13. There has been no change in condition to warrant the proposed change.
Conclusions
The site in question is located in an inappropriate location to be considered for a
Comprehensive Plan amendment. Wernett is not an arterial street and the
encouragement for permitting multi-family development on the site in question
may lead to higher density traffic through a low-density area which is discouraged
by the Comprehensive Plan. Approval of the Plan amendment may lead to
residential development of a density which is inconsistent with the surrounding
vicinity. The proposal will not advance health, safety and general welfare of the
community.
Recommendation
MOTION: I move to adopt findings of fact and conclusions
therefrom as contained in the January 20, 2011 staff report.
MOTION: I move based on the findings of fact and conclusions
therefrom, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council deny
the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 20, 2011
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Shane O Neill, Planner I
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Terry Brown) (MF# CPA 10-002)
The applicant, Terry Brown, has applied to amend the Land Use Designation
indicated on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map from High-Density
Residential to Industrial with the intent to rezone the site to C-1 (Retail Business)
to allow the site to be developed with a drive-thru coffee shop. The site, located on
the southeast corner of Pearl Street and 4th Avenue, is owned by the Pasco
Housing Authority and only involves the undeveloped land to the northerly of the
Housing authority play field. Lying along the southern portion of the site is an old
roadway belonging to the former war-time housing complex from the 1940's.
With regard to zoning and land uses, the subject site is currently zoned R-3
(Medium Density Residential) which does not permit commercial development.
The site directly to the north is zoned C-1 and contains the Shamrock Tavern. The
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) shops and offices are
located directly to the west across 4th Avenue from the site. The WSDOT property
is zoned C-3 (General Business). To the east lie BFSF owned railroad tracks/right-
of-way. In terms of the originally advertised site (extending the full length of the
parcel to the railroad tracks), an industrially zoned parcel also lies to the north
and contains a building previously used for agricultural produce packing.
There has been some recent commercial development within the general vicinity. A
gas station, convenience store and laundry facility was constructed at 1949 N. 4th
Avenue. Action Towing at 1948 N. 4th has expanded with a new office and shop
building. The existence of new or expanded commercial establishments
demonstrates the viability of the neighborhood for commercial activities. These
changing conditions lend valuable insight to the potential level of utility and need
for retail businesses in this area of the community.
The following Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies are applicable to this
application:
LIT-1-C Policy: Encourage cluster coininercial development
and discourage strip corninercial development.
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LU-1-B Policy: Enhance the physical appearance of
developinent within the coininunity through land use
regulations, design guidelines, and perforinance and
maintenance standards including landscaping, screening,
building facades, color, signs, and parking lot design and
appearance.
LU-3-D Policy: Encourage mixed-use developinent including
neighborhood scale shopping areas within planned
residential developments to promote walkable coininunities.
CF-?-A Policy: Encourage growth in geographic areas where
services and utilities can be extended in an orderly,
progressive and efficient manner.
UT-3 Goal: Assure the provision of adequate and efficient
storm water ?nanagetnent (are ?net).
TR-3 Goal: Beautify the ?najor streets of the City.
Commercial development of the site is supported by a variety of Policies and Goals
in the Comprehensive Plan. Plan Policy LU-3-D encourages mixed-use
development to promote neighborhood scale shopping areas and more walkable
communities. The proposal would contribute to the advancement of this Goal due
the site's close proximity to a large residential neighborhood to the west and
multi-family residential development on and to the south of the subject site.
Additional Policies and Goals (TR-3, UT-3, LU-1-B & CF-2-A) also support the
proposal in the way that infrastructure improvements such as storm water
management, sidewalks and landscaping are standard requirements of
commercial development projects in the City. Encouraging commercial
development on the site advances Plan Goals related to economic development
and enhances the physical appearance of the community.
To the north of the site, Pearl Street serves as a physical boundary to delineate
land uses of different intensities and in a sense creates a buffer. If
commercial/industrial land uses are permitted to extend south of Pearl Street the
buffering provided by the street will be eliminated. The Municipal Code (Zoning)
however, incorporates buffering standards in the landscaping regulations by
requiring enhanced landscaping where a more intense land use, such as a
commercial business, is constructed adjacent to a less intense use, such as a
residential complex.
It should be noted the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request originally
proposed changing the Land Use Designation from High-Density Residential to
Industrial. Upon further evaluation and analysis of the Land Use Map, it appears
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to be more appropriate to extend the Commercial Land Use Designation from
across 4th Avenue east to include a portion of the site in question. The remaining
area east of 3rd Avenue could remain under the current High-Density Residential.
This modification to the original request will address the applicants' needs for
commercial development while maintaining control over the potential
inappropriate location of industrial uses on 4th Avenue and adjacent to the
Housing Authority play field.
The site staff is recommending for a Commercial Land Use Designation can be
considered part of the 4th Avenue Corridor area identified in the City's Corridor
and Gateway Plan of 2008. Allowing the property to develop for commercial uses
rather than industrial uses will support efforts envisioned in the Gateway Plan
due to the fact commercial development requires more landscaping than
industrial development.
The Planning Commission will need to determine if the proposal materially alters
the general intent of the Comprehensive Plan and whether or not it can be
supported by the Goals and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the Corridors
and Gateway Plan.
Findings of Fact
The following are initial findings drawn from the background and analysis
section of the staff report. The Planning Commission may add additional
findings to this listing as the result of factual testimony and evidence
submitted during the public hearing.
1. The site is located on North 4th Avenue.
2. The site is current designated for high density residential development
under the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The site is zoned R-3 Medium Density Residential.
4. North 4th Avenue is an arterial street.
5. North 4th Avenue south of I-182 is included as a gateway street in the
City's Corridors and Gateway Plan.
b. Commercial landscaping standards require landscaping in parking
lots.
7. Industrial landscaping standards do not require landscaping in
parking lots.
8. A convenience store, gas station, laundry facility and automotive
service facility have located a block north of the site between 2007
and 2010.
9. The site has remained vacant for the past 65 ,years.
10. An Industrial Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation permits
future rezones for industrial activities.
11. A Commercial Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation permits
future rezones for commercial activities.
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12. The west side of North 4th Avenue is designated in the Comprehensive
Plan for Commercial uses.
13. Both the east and west sides of North 4th Avenue, generally between
Court Street and 3rd Avenue, are identified for commercial
development in the Comprehensive Plan.
Conclusions
Commercial development along North 4th Avenue north of Court Street will
better support the Corridor and Gateway Plan and will complement other
commercial development that has recently occurred in the neighborhood.
The Commercial Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of the site, or a
portion thereof, would permit rezones for commercial uses which would be
more compatible with the residential uses located to the south.
Recommendation
MOTION: I move to adopt findings of fact and conclusions therefrom
as contained in the December 16, 2010 staff report.
MOTION: I move based on the findings of fact and conclusions
therefrom, the Planning Commission recommend the City
Council approve the proposed Comprehensive Plan
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11`IEMORANDUNI
DATE: January 20, 2010
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Dave McDonald, City Planner
SUBJECT: Urban Growth Area Expansion (MF# CPA10-003) (Farm 2005 LLC]
Farm 2005, LLC., the owner of 160 acres of farm land directly north of the City
limits, has applied for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment that would revise the
Urban Growth Area (UGA) to include 160 acres currently outside the Pasco
UGA. The property in question is located at the northeast corner of Road 52
and Powerline Road. The following provides the historical background on
Urban Growth Areas and may help with arriving at a recommendation on this
request.
The 1990 Growth Management Act (GMA) required the establishment of Urban
Growth Areas (UGA's) around urban centers throughout the State. Urban
Growth Areas have become a key component in managing urban growth within
Washington. Urban Growth Areas define the area in which a community is to
encourage higher density urban development and the area in which urban
services can be supported and promoted. Land located outside UGA's are to be
reserved for the promotion of rural density and functions. By directing growth
to UGA's natural resource lands such as farm lands and forest lands can be
conserved and the character of rural areas can be maintained for future needs.
Pasco's first Urban Growth Area was established in April of 1993 and has been
modified only three times since then. The designation of the Pasco UGA was
not only guided by the GMA Goals (see attachment #1), but also by the
provisions of RCW 36.70A.110 the most pertinent portions of which are as
follows:
• Each county that is required or chooses to plan under RCW
36.70A.040 shall designate an urban growth area or areas within
which urban growth shall be encouraged and outside of which
growth can occur only if it is not urban in nature.
• Each city that is located in such a county shall be included within
an urban growth area.
• An urban growth area may include territory located outside of a
city only if such territory already is characterized by urban growth
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whether or not the urban growth area includes a city, or is
adjacent to territory already characterized by urban growth, or is a
designated new fully contained community as defined by RCW
36.70A.350.
• Based upon the growth management population projection made
for the county by the Office of Financial Management, the county
and each city within the county shall include areas and densities
sufficient to permit the urban growth that is projected to occur in
the county or city for the succeeding twenty-,year period, except for
those urban growth areas contained totally within a National
Historical Reserve.
• Each city must include areas sufficient to accommodate the broad
range of needs and uses that will accompany the projected urban
growth including, as appropriate, medical, governmental,
institutional, commercial, service, retail, and other non-residential
uses.
• Each urban growth area shall permit urban densities and shall
include greenbelt and open space areas.
• An urban growth area determination may include a reasonable
land market supply factor and shall permit a range of urban
densities and uses. In determining this market factor, cities and
counties may consider local circumstances.
• Urban growth should be located first in areas already characterized
by urban growth that have adequate existing public facility and
service capacities to serve such development, second in areas
already characterized by urban growth that will be served
adequately by a combination of both existing public facilities and
services and any additional needed public facilities and services
that are provided by either public or private sources, and third in
the remaining portions of the urban growth areas. Urban growth
may also be located in designated new fully contained communities
as defined by RCW36.70A.350.
• In general, cities are the units of local government most
appropriate to provide urban governmental services. In general, it
is not appropriate that urban governmental services be extended to
or expanded in rural areas except in those limited circumstances
shown to be necessary to protect basic public health and safety
and the environment and when such services are financially
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supportable at rural densities and do not permit urban
development.
Based on State law, the Pasco UGA is to include all lands within the city and
may include lands outside the City if the lands are urban in nature.
Development within the UGA is to occur first on lands that currently have
adequate public facility and service capacities and secondly on lands that will
be served adequately in the future. The UGA needs to contain a sufficient
amount of land to accommodate expected growth for the 20 year planning
horizon. The expected growth is determined by county wide population
projections prepared by the State Office of Financial Management (OFM). In
addition to the population projections the city must also considered land needs
for parks, school, retail businesses, offices, industrial buildings and other land
uses. In the determination for UGA land needs local market supply factors
may also be considered.
The population projections provided by the State Office of Financial
Management for Pasco's 20 year planning horizon (2007-2027) indicates
Pasco's UGA population could be about 87,300 by 2027. Adjusted for growth
since 2007 the OFM projections indicate an additional 24,600 people need to
be accommodated within the UGA by 2027. The UGA will therefore need to
include enough land area to accommodate another 24,600 people by 2027.
Housing needs are the main contributors to the need for expanding the UGA.
Various land use studies [APA Memo (Bringing land use ratios into the 90's)
1992] show that approximately half of all developed lands within American
cities are devoted to residential uses. The other half is occupied by streets,
open space, schools, and parks, industrial and commercial activities.
Approximately one third of Pasco's land area is zoned for industrial
development, and as much as 65 percent of the designated industrial lands are
currently vacant. The eastern boundary of the current UGA includes an
additional 1,000 acres of sparsely developed industrially designated lands east
of the City limits.
Approximately nine percent of Pasco is currently zoned for commercial
development. In 2003, the City Council commissioned a study of future
commercial land needs. The study prepared by Huitt-Zollars (2003) indicated
the City of Pasco had enough commercially designated (by zoning or Camp.
Plan designation) land in the main growth corridor (I-182 Corridor) to fulfill
future commercial service needs through the year 2050.
With considerable industrial/commercial land available for future needs the
primary need for additional lands within the Pasco UGA is for the
accommodation of residential development.
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As a part of the 2007 Comprehensive Plan update it was estimated, (Appendix
III-Urban Growth Area Expansion) based on the OFM population projections,
9,300 to 9,500 new housing units would need to be constructed in Pasco by
2027. In 2007 it was determined that the then existing Pasco UGA could
absorb an additional 6,400 single-family dwelling units. To accommodate
future growth as determined through State mandated population projections
the Pasco UGA was expanded by approximately 1,100 acres. This expanded
UGA includes about 730 acres for additional housing, 150 acres for schools,
parks and other community facilities and 220 acres for market supply factors.
A local market supply factor is permitted under (RCW 36.70A.110 [2]).
The Office of Financial Management has not provided any addition population
projection since 2007. As a result no justification exists on which to base the
need for an expanded UGA over and above the expansion that occurred in
2008. The actual growth rate (based on housing starts) for Pasco since 2007
has not exceeded the State population projections.
Population projections are only one of the factors which must be considered in
establishing an UGA. Another important factor is the availability and capacity
of the City's utility system.
The proposed UGA boundary amendment is located east of Road 60 and north
of I-182. The main sewer trunk line serving properties generally east of Road 60
and north of I-182 was designed to accommodate development within the UGA
established by Franklin County in 1992 and re-established in 2004. This
trunk line can serve approximately 1,000 more residential housing units. The
three major developments (Loviisa Farms, Northwest Commons & First Place)
,yet to be built in this area will consume the reserve capacity in the trunk line.
There is little capacity available for the trunk line to serve property beyond the
existing UGA at Power Line Road. The sewer service capability beyond the
current UGA east of Road 60 is further complicated by topography. The ground
elevation north of the present UGA (in the area of the applicant's property)
breaks and falls off sharply to the east. Providing sewer service in this area
would be problematic. A major lift station would be needed. However, lifting
waste up to a trunk line with no capacity is not an option.
In 2001 the City of Pasco installed a significant sewer trunk line west through
the southern portion of West Pasco to the intersection of Court Street and the
I-182 bridge. This line was designed with excess capacity to serve properties
west and north of Road 100 (Broadmoor Blvd.). The trunk line extending north
from Argent Road in the vicinity of Road 72 was also designed to serve
properties to the north of Sandifur Parkway west of Road 68. The current sewer
system has capacity to serve additional growth west of Road 68 but little to no
capacity to serve additional properties north of the existing UGA east of Road
60.
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The City's domestic water system has more flexibility for expansion with a
couple of water reservoirs close to the northern UGA boundary. However,
emphasis has been placed on expanding the system to serve properties west of
Road 68. A new water filtration plant and reservoir was constructed on Court
Street near Road 111 this past year. The 2008 expansion of the UGA boundary
on the western edges of the community was based in part on the increased
water capacity that would be provided by the new plant on Court Street.
The Franklin County PUD and Big Bend Electric built a new substation north
of the Columbia Place subdivision (west of Road 68 north of Snoqualmie) in
2004. This substation was built to provide additional electrical capacity for the
area west of the substation and generally north of Sandifur Parkway.
In addition to population projections and utility service capacities,
transportation facilities was another factor considered for the 2008 UGA
expansion west of Road 68. The Comprehensive Plan has long called for the
extension of Road 100 (Broadmoor Boulevard) to the north. Franklin County
has included this extension in its six year street plan and has designed the
extension. The Broadmoor Boulevard extension to Dent Road will be completed
in 2012. The completion of the connection north to Dent Road and the planned
connection to Dent Road to the west will increase traffic capacity on Broadmoor
Boulevard north of Sandifur Parkway. This increase in capacity will generate
interest in development near the Road 100/1-182 Interchange. Additionally,
the completion of signalization and slip ramps on the Road 100/I-182
interchange in the summer of 2007 combined with the construction of the west
bound on ramp increased the capacity and safety of the interchange.
The GMA requires internal consistency between City planning documents.
While planning is currently underway for utility expansion westward and near
Broadmoor Boulevard there has been no planning effort related to expanding
water and sewer plans beyond the current eastern UGA to the east of Road 68.
Findings of Fact
The following are initial findings drawn from the background and analysis
section of the staff report. The Planning Commission may add additional
findings to this listing as the result of factual testimony and evidence
submitted during the public hearing.
1. The GMA (RCW 36.70A.110) requires the establishment of Urban
Growth Areas.
2. The goals of the Growth Management Act related to UGA's include: i)
Encouraging development of urban areas where adequate public
facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner;
ii) Reducing the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into
sprawling low-density development; and, iii) Maintaining and enhance
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natural resource based industries, including productive timber,
agriculture, and fisheries industries.
3. Each city located in Franklin County must be included within a UGA.
4. UGA's are to encompass lands within the City's recognized utility
service area.
5. UGA's may include portions of the County already characterized by
urban growth.
6. Designated Urban Growth Areas are to include enough undeveloped
land to adequately accommodate forecasted growth for a 20 year
planning period.
7. Forecasted growth is determined by population projections provided
by the State Office of Financial Management.
8. The GMA mid-range population projections for the County anticipate
Franklin County will grow to over 100,000 people during the 20 year
planning horizon for Pasco.
9. For planning purposes during the development of the 2007
Comprehensive Plan update, City and County Planners assume 85
percent of future population growth in Franklin County would occur
in the Pasco UGA.
10. Pasco's UGA population is expected to be about 87,300 by 2027.
11. The Pasco UGA was increased by over 1,100 acres in 2008 to
accommodate the population growth eliminated by the Office of
Financial Management.
12. The 2008 UGA expansion included acreage for housing, parks
schools, streets and other public facilities.
13. The 2008 UGA expansion included 220 acres of additional land for
local market factors.
14. The Office of Financial Management has not provide any additional
population projections since 2007.
15. The main sewer trunk line that runs north of the freeway (I-182) west
of Desert Plateau (in Madison Ave.) was designed to serve only those
areas within the current UGA.
16. Housing units approved with preliminary plats east of Road 60 and
north of I-182 will consume the line capacity of the Madison Avenue
trunk line.
17. Topography at the north end of Section 11, Township 9 North, Range
29 East makes it impossible to install a gravity flow sewer system in
that part of the community.
18. The sewer trunk line running along the north side of the FCID
irrigation canal west of Road 72 has additional capacity.
19. The main West Pasco sewer trunk line running west along Sylvester
Street, the Columbia River shoreline and Court Street currently has
excess capacity.
20. The West Pasco sewer trunk line extends west on Court Street to the
Richland Bridge.
21. The West Pasco trunk line at the Richland Bridge is 13 feet deep.
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22. The City Public Works Department has undertaken studies for sewer
routes and needs for areas west of Road 76.
23. Franklin County will be extending Broadmoor Boulevard north to
Dent Road next year
24. Franklin County will also be connecting Broadmoor Blvd with Dent
Road to the west.
25. The Road 68 to Broadmoor Boulevard connection along the north city
limits may be built within the next 5 ,years.
26. The Road 100 Interchange is located at the geographic center of the
Tri-Cities.
27. The City's Public Works Department has begun preliminary planning
for the location of a new waste water treatment plant to be located
west of Road 100.
28. A new electrical substation is located just north of the City limits west
of Road 68
Conclusions
Based on the GMA population projections for Franklin County the City of Pasco
must plan for an additional population of about 31,0 00.
The City and Franklin County properly considered state population projections
and increased the Pasco UGA in 2008 to accommodate urban growth.
Utility capacities, construction of a new water plant and planning for a new
sewer plant along with planned street network improvements factored into the
2008 UGA was expansion west of Road 68.
Utility and street planning has not changed since 2008.
Absent new or additional population projections from the Office of Financial
Management there is no justification to expand the Pasco UGA.
Recommendation
MOTION for Findings of Fact: I move to adopt the findings of fact
and conclusions as contained in the Urban Growth Area Expansion
Staff Memo dated January 20, 2010.
MOTION for Recommendation: I move based on the findings of fact
and conclusions therefrom the Planning Commission recommend the
City Council deny the request for the Urban Growth Area expansion
under Master File number CPA 10-003.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 20, 2011
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Jeffrey B. Adams, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (MF# CPA 10-004)
Beacon Development, the developer of two multi-family Housing developments
within Pasco (Tepecyac Haven on 22nd Ave. & Bishop Topel Haven on Wehe Ave.),
has submitted an application for a Comprehensive Plan land use map
amendment. The amendment involves changing the land use designation for
slightly more than two blocks of land south of Highland Park from Low-Density
Residential to Mix-Density Residential. Tepecyac Haven has 45 units on 3.05
acres, or slightly over 14 units per acre; Bishop Topel Haven has 43 units on
approximately 3.5 acres, or nearly 13 units per acre; the proposed development
will have approximately 60 units on a 3.2-acre parcel, calculated to be over 18
units per acre.
The applicant is in the process of planning this third Housing complex and has
submitted the Comprehensive Plan Amendment application on behalf of the
property owner (three additional properties where included in the proposal by
staff to create a more uniform boundary for the proposed land use designation in
the event the proposal is recommended for approval).
The site is located east of California Avenue, west of Charles Avenue, north of
Clark Street, and south of Highland Park. It is currently zoned R-1 and is
identified on the Comprehensive Plan map as a location for future low-density
residential development.
Most of the land encompassed by this request is vacant and undeveloped. The
six lots at the northwest corner of Charles Avenue between George Street and
Clark Street are zoned C-1 (Retail Business). These six lots, plus some additional
lots to the north, were used in the past for an automotive repair shop and
storage facility. The vacant shop building is still located on the property. The
only other building on the subject property is a house located at 209 N. Franklin
Avenue.
Properties surrounding the site to the west have commercial land use
designation and are zoned C-3 (General Business) and properties to the east and
north are designated for low-density development and are zoned R-1 (Lozv-
Density Residential).
In 2007 and 2008 La Clinica Self-Help Housing assisted with construction of
seven self-help homes in the 300 Block of Charles Ave. Many of the existing
homes in the surrounding blocks were constructed in the 1950's and 1960's.
Other changing conditions in the immediate neighborhood include an expansion
to Highland Park and the construction of the Bishop Topel housing complex
north of Whittier School. The Bishop Topel complex was constructed on a site
that was rezoned R-3 (Medium Density Residential) following a Comprehensive
Plan amendment in 2008 that designated a band between Whittier School and
James Street for Mixed Residential uses.
The following Comprehensive Plan goals and policies are applicable to this
proposal:
Goal LU--1 ("Improve the community's quality of rife") and Policy LU-I-B ("Enhance
the physical appearance of development ruithin the community") xuill be applied by
this proposed project as the oruner- has a track record of using high quality
bu ilding ma teria Is, co lor- va ria do ns xuithin the project, a rid a ttractive landscaping.
The goal LU 2 ("Maintain established neighborhoods and ensure new
neighborhoods are safe and enjoyable") xuill be supported xuith this proposed
amendment by creating a buffer- between low-density residential areas to the east
and general commercial zones to the ruest, and by establishing a nice "enjoyable,"
high-density housing complex.
Policy LU--2-A (" . . . encourage the individual identities of neighborhoods.") ruill be
reinforced by building more mixed residential units similar- to the existing Bishop
Topel Haven property to the north.
Policy LU--2-D ("Require all development to be landscaped") quill be maintained as
the developer- ruill be required to landscape the project according to City
regulations.
Goal LU--3 ("Strive for long term reduction of energy consumption") ruill be
supported as the applicant proposes a project similar- to that of the existing
Tepeyac Maven property, which met Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) gold standards, and the Bishop Topel Haven property, which is
expected to receive LEED certficadon.
Policies LII 3-A, (Reduce vehicular- movement . "), B (Encourage infill and density
including planned unit Developments"), and E ("Designate areas for higher- density
residential development where utilities and transportation facilities enable efficient
use of capital resources.") xuill be met as the applicant locates a high-occupancy
residential infill project close to schools, shopping, and transportation.
Goal H-1 ("Encourage housing for all economic segments of the city's population")
xuill be supported by alloxubV a land use designation and zoning which support
the proposed low-income housing project.
Policies H-1-A ("Medium and high density housing should be located near- arterials
and neighborhood or community shopping facilities and employment areas") and
H-1-B ("Encourage the location of medium and high density housing in locations
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that xuill avoid the need for access through lower- density residential
neighborhoods") xuill be partially supported as the main access for the proposed
project xuill be near- both Oregon Avenue and East Lexuis Street, and near-
commercially zoned areas which could support more community shopping facilities
and employment opportunities.
Policy H-1-C ("Support dispersal of special needs housing throughout the
community") and H-1-D ("Avoid large concentrations of high-density housing")
ruould not be supported since the development ruould concentrate more low-income
population density near- another high-density, low-income project.
Goal H-2 ("Strive to maintain a variety of housing consistent zuith the local and
regional market") ruould be partially met, since there ruill alruays be a demand for
loxuer=income housing units, but the "variety"for- this area ruould be limited to loru-
income occupants, thus maintaining an "East-Pasco/west-Pasco income
imbalance.
Policy H-2-A (Alloxu for a full range of residential environments including single
family homes, torunhouses, condominiums, apartments, and manufactured
housing") ruould be supported, albeit focused on low-income residents only.
Goal H-4 ("Encourage housing design and construction that ensures long term
sustainability and value") ruould be met because of the aforementioned LEES
design standards.
Goal H-5 ("Support efforts to provide affordable housing to meet the needs of loxu
and moderate income households in the community.") xuould be generally
supported, as the proposed units are to house low-income residents. However-
Policy H-5-C ("The city shall tuo rk ruith public and private sector- developers to
ensure that lower- income housing is developed on scattered sites") ruould not be
supported, as the complex ruill be ruithin a block of another high-density, loru-
income complex, all of which xuould be located xuithin a low-income area.
Analysis
The site in question is located at the edge of an area designated by the
Comprehensive Plan for Low-Density Residential land use. The site borders a
parks/open space strip to the west and a park to the north, with commercial to
the west. Best planning practices call for a separation of commercial uses from
low-density residential uses. This is typically done with "buffer" areas consisting
of higher density uses and open spaces. This amendment proposes to designate
the specific area noted as Mixed Residential.
The proposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment is designed to
allow the applicant to develop high-density low-income housing between general
commercial and low-density residential Land Use designations. The proposed
development would generally be in harmony with the intent of the Land Use and
Housing goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, with a caveat that the
proposal will not encourage lower income housing to be developed on "scattered
sites" throughout the City. The applicant's proposal has the following
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characteristics: 1) it will be located near arterials, some shopping and
employment opportunities, with potential for more commercial development
nearby; 2) main access to the site will be through commercial zones and not
through low-density residential areas; 3) low-cost housing will allow residents to
better afford support services and possibly save for future home ownership; 4)
housing types will be diversified from the single-family homes and
manufactured/mobile homes typical to the area, albeit within a limited price
range; 5) judging from two similar projects by the same developer, the
construction and materials of the proposed development will be appealing; 6)
based on the two prior projects by the same developer, the proposed
development will most likely be far more energy efficient than the surrounding
single-family development.
In sum, most of the points listed are supportive of the Comprehensive Plan
amendment, although this particular development proposal would not disperse
low-income housing evenly throughout the community. However, neither the
proposed Land Use designation nor a high-density rezone in and of itself would
guarantee any particular development or income level for the site.
The Planning Commission will need to determine if the Beacon Development
proposal materially alters the general intent of the Comprehensive Plan and
whether or not it can be supported by the recommended goals and policies.
The attached material provided by Beacon Development provides a further
explanation of the various goals and policies that impact the proposed land use
modification (See Exhibit 1).
Findings of Fact
The following are initial findings drawn from the background and analysis
section of the staff report. The Planning Commission may add additional
findings to this listing as the result of factual testimony and evidence
submitted during the public hearing.
1. The site was originally platted in the 1880's
2. Four houses were built on the site and one remains.
3. An automotive repair shop and storage yard occupied approximately
three-quarters of the east half of Block 2 of Charles Avenue.
4. The site is zoned both R-1 (Low -Density Residential) and C-1(Retail
Business).
5. Properties directly to the west are zoned C-3 (General Business).
6. Properties to the south are zoned C-1 (Retail Business).
7. Properties to the east are zoned R-1 (Low-Density Residential)
8. The Housing Authority duplexes located on Wehe Avenue half a block
east of the site are zoned R-2 (Medium-Density Residential)
9. The site is currently identified for a low-density development on the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use map.
10. Highland Park is located directly to the north.
11. The Comprehensive Plan was amended in 2008 to include a mixed-
use buffer area between the low-density areas north of Whittier School
and the commercial land uses to the west.
12. A Mix-Density Residential Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation
permits future rezones for multi-family development.
13. The site is one block north of Lewis Street.
14. Access from the south is through commercially zoned areas.
Conclusions
The site is currently located in a transition area between a low-density area
and a commercial area. Changing the land use classification of the site to
mixed residential is consistent with accepted planning practices and will
provide a buffer between the low density to the east the commercial area to the
west.
Recommendation
MOTION for Findings of Fact: I move to adopt the findings of fact
and conclusions as contained in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Map MF# CPA 10-004 Staff Memo dated January 20, 2010.
MOTION for Recommendation: I move, based on the findings of fact
and conclusions therefrom, that the Planning Commission
recommend the City Council approve a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment under Master File # CPA 10-004.
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Contact: Beacon Development Group on behalf of Catholic Housing Services of Eastern Washington
Contact's Address: Beacon Development Group 1 1221 East Pike Street, Suite 300/Seattle.WA 93122
Contact's Phone Numbers:
Paul Purcell 206-360-2491,ext.206,
206-473-1153
Brian Lloyd 206-360-2491,ext.210
206-390-:1049
Aidan Poile 206-360-2491,ext.211
40-4-245-6716
Legal Description:
MdrebouseAddirion all of Block 3. W drebouseAddirion. Lots 1 1 to 17.S ions 15-24 wirli 10'vacared.
See attached site near.
1.Proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment:
Tlii.s proposed arnendrnenr concerns rile Land Use Designations in rile Coniprelzensive Plan,{or rile areas noted in
legal description below and.shown on rile arraclied neap (generally rile area South o{E. Adelia Sr. and Nor•rll E.
George Sr. between N. Franklin Ave and Cliar•les Sr. and rile area Sourli o{E. George Sr. and Norriz o{E.A/vina Sr.
West o{ Cliarles Sr and rile niid-blk-)ck allev). As .shown in rile plan rile area is designated for Low-Densiry
Residential land use. Tlii.s amendment proposes to designate die.specific area noted is Alixed Residential.
2.How will the proposed amendment advance and support the policies and goals of the Comprehensive Plan?
Tlie Conipreliensive Pkin identifies 7 Elements, all parr of rile Stare's Growrli Alanagernenr Ala Ware. T11 proposed
arnendrnenr,its within these Elements and advances and.supports .sreciff c policies and goals of the Conipreliensive
Plan in rile{ollowing manner:
Land Use Element: While this proposed amendment addresses general kind use patterns and designations, it is
worth noting that rile applicant and its client, Carbolic Housing Services o{Eastern Washington, have developed
two orlier properties in rile City o{Pas co - Tercvac Haven and Bishop Topel Haven. Tlii.s arnendrnenr would allow
,for rile developrnenro{another project seeking to house Pasco's work{orce. Tile goal(LU-1)andpolicv(LU-1-B)o{
increasing rile giialiry of life within Pasco will be rner by this proposed project as rile owner bas as a priority, rile
enliancernenr o{ rile cornrnuniry with high givaliry building materials, color variations within rile project, and
attractive Landscaping.
Tbegoal(LU-2)o{rnainraining esrablislied neigliborizoods and ensuring new neigliborizood s are sa fe and enjoyable
will be mer with this proposed amendment. A Mixed Residential area would provide a transition lone between rile
-C-1 and C-3 areas to rile West o{rile .subject area and R-1 areas to rile east o{.subject area. Additionally it
rein{orces rile Mired Residential area to rile North o{Whittier Elernenrar;v, rile location o{rile applicant and client's
Bishop Torel Haven property. This use rein{orces rile identity at rile existing and new neigliborbood, aligning with
policv LU-2-,A.As noted previously, rile arrlicanr's,{ocus an lzigli qualiry landscaping.surror•rs policy LU-2-D.
Tile goal (LU-3) o{ reducing long-term energy consurriprion and creating cornrnuniry health will fit with this
proposed amendment. Tile applicant proposes a project .similar to that o{rile eri.sring Tepcvac Haven property,
wliicli mer LEED goki .standards, and rile Bishop Torel Haven property, wliicli is expected to receive LEER
certi fication. Policies LU-3-A, B, and E will be mer with this arnendrnenr. Tlie result will be on inf,11 devek-?rmenr
and an area o{liiglier density residential use close to.scbools and transportation.
Housing Element: As .stared, rile applicant is .seeking a general land use amendment. Specifically, rile applicant is
proposing rlii.s amendment for rile purpose o{devek--+ring q(fordable housing. Tlii.s is applicable to rile proposal in
Mat Pasco and rile Counrryw•ide Planning Policies acknowledge rile need,{or a-Irdable hoicsing in rile area and
encourage rile construction o{a-Irdable hoicsing, "...particularly,{or k?w• and moderate income .segments o rile
Population."
Tile City endeawn-s to encourage housing,{or all economic.segments o{rile population (H-1), .strives to maintain a
variery o{hoicsing consistent with rile kcal and regu-+na1 marker(H-?), encourages lioicsing design and construction
Mat ensure long-term.susrainabiliry and value(H-1), and.supports efforts to provide a fordable hoicsing to meet rile
needs q k:lw-and mid-income households in rile area(H-S).
Many of die.specific policies.supporting these goals will be vier by a project.sucli as that proposed by rile applicant.
In .sum, a change to rile Camp Plan will ally?w rile applicant to devek?P a project that is k?cared near arterials,
coininuniry fiaciliries, and eniplo?vnienr areas (H-LA). Tile locaru-+n is.sucli that access will not be rlirougli rile lower
density areas to rile.south and east o{rile site(H-1-B)but rather via rile coniniercially designated and public areas.
As with rile applicant's previoics developments, rile a-Irdabiliry to renters will allow ,{or .savings and .surporr
.services,{or residents, encouraging eventual home ownership Porenrial,{iom rile Population (H-1-E). The creation o{
a liiglier densit y project in this area will encourage diversity in housing types in rile area (H-?-.A)wliileproviding
character and variery (H-4-A). As with rile Terevac Haven and Bishop Topel Haven properties, rile proposed
development will be o{aPPe.7ling giialiry (H-S-A) and k?cared .sucli that it blends in wirli rile neigliborhood, not
creating a monotonous Landscape�?{stereotypical q fordable hoicsing(H-S-C).
Capital Facilities, Utilities, and Transr%?rrarion Elements: While this amendment is nor.specific to these elements, it
is worth noting that proposed amendment and project itself reinforce rile goals and policies within rile
ConiPreliensive Plan. Namely, rile area is well .served wirli existing utilities and rransporraru-?n. Tile City andlor
developer would be able to capitalize on existing.services by making this a Mixed Residential area.
4.How will the proposed amendment advance the health, safety and general welfare of the community?
Manv o{rile benefits o{rlii.s amendment are.srared above and align perfectly wirli rile City's ConiPreliensive Plan.As
.such, rile welfare of rile coininuniry a.s,forecast in rlii.s Plan and Proposed in rlii.s specific amendmenr,ir hand-in-
hand. Tile creation o{an area o{Mixed Residential.serves to reinforce rile Mixed Residential area to rile Norrh o{
Whinier ElenienrarY and acts as a transition between liiglzer and lower intensity land use types in area. In.sum, rile
k7nd use patterns envi.su+ned by rlle Ciry{a1cyr and encourage rile type ?{development proposed by rlle aPp[icanrarnd
.souglir in rlii.s application.
Tile examples q{TePevac Haven and Bishop Topel Haven make rile best case fiar liow rlii.s proposal will advance rile
Health, .sef{ery and general welfare of rile community. TePevac (again -a .similar project is envisioned by rile
applicant if allowed under rile Camp Pk7n) ha.s been well received by rile Pasco community with a.significant wait
list (hundreds o{families), a clean and gw7liry appearance, a fordable hoicsing In an area that needs Ir,{or its
burgeoning workforce population, and a neigliborhood anchor in what was an area in transition. Tile local police
mini-station lia.s told rile owner of rile significant change in rile area .since Tergac'.s development. While.still under
construction, we expect rile .some response and .success ,{iom rile Bi.slioP Topel Haven property. We envision
acceptance o{this Camp Pkin proposal will allow,{or creation o{anorlier development that will bene r rile Pasco
community.
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REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
MASTER FILE NO: Z 10-004 APPLICANT: Howard Rowell
HEARING DATE: 1/20/2011 4709 Hilltop Drive
ACTION DATE: 2/17/2011 Pasco, WA 99301
BACKGROUND
REQUEST: REZONE: Rezone four parcels from RT (Residential Transition) to
C-1 (Retail Business)
1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Legal: Blocks 9 & 19, Washington Addition
General Location: Northeast corner of"A" Street and Heritage Boulevard
Property Size: 243,600 square feet or 5.6 acres
2. ACCESS: The property has access from "A" Street, and Heritage
Boulevard.
3. UTILITIES: All municipal utilities currently serve the site.
4. LAND USE AND ZONING: The subject property is currently zoned RT
(Residential Transition) and contains a single-family residence with
accessory structures which the property owner has slated for demolition.
Surrounding properties are zoned and developed as follows:
NORTH- R-1-A - Vacant
SOUTH- I-1 - Vacant
EAST- RT - Vacant lots/residential dwellings
WEST- C-1 & R-1-A - Vacant lots/residential dwellings
5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Plan designates this site for Mixed
Residential/Commercial uses. The proposed zone change would allow
uses that would be consistent with the Plan.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City of Pasco is the lead
agency for this project. Based on the SEPA checklist, the adopted City
Comprehensive Plan, city development regulations, and other
information, a threshold determination resulting in a Determination of
Non-Significance (DNS) has been issued for this project under WAC 197-
11-158.
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ANALYSIS
The site is comprised of four adjacent parcels totaling approximately 5.6 acres
located at the northeast corner of Heritage Boulevard and "A" Street. Platted
rights-of-way and alleys currently divide the site into ten (10) pieces. The total
area used in this report assumes rights-of-way and alleys will be vacated prior
to site development.
The applicant, Howard Rowell, has applied to rezone the property from RT
(Residential Transition) to C-1 (Retail Business) in order to develop the site with
commercial business(es). The RT zone is commonly described as a "holding
zone" and is assigned to lands for which municipal sewer and water services
are unavailable. Once municipal sewer and water services become available,
the zoning is converted, via application, to a zoning designation most
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Establishing C-1 zoning on the site would appear, on the zoning map, as a
continuation of the existing C-1 zoning along "A" Street to the west.
Developing the site with regularly permitted retail businesses would serve as a
physical buffer between the residences to the north and the industrially zoned
land to the south. Examples of permitted uses in the C-1 zone are:
restaurants, banks, retail sales and service stores, hotels and motels, etc.
The initial review criteria for considering a rezone application are explained in
PMC. 25.88.030. The criteria are listed below as follows:
1. The date the existing zone became effective:
The current zoning classification ruas established when the property ruas
annexed in 1994.
2. The changed conditions, which are alleged to warrant other or additional
zoning:
The Tentage Boulevard connection xuith "A" Street ruas completed in 2007 along
xuith utility extensions that ruere part of the Sunrise Estates development to the
rues t. The large tracts of Sunrise Estates fronting "A" Street to the rues t ruere
rezoned from R-T to C-1 in 2005. "A" Street ruas improved to arterial street
standards in 2010. The "A" Street improvements also included installation of
ruater- and server- lines along the frontage of the subjectproperty.
In addition to the recent infrastructure improvements near- the site, the City, Port
and property oxuner- have been ruorking together- in an effort to establish the
Heritage Industrial Center- along the south side of "A" Street directly south of the
subject property. Similarly, the Tierra Vida development to the east involved a
rezone to C-1 for those properties fronting "A" Street.
3. Facts to justify the change on the basis of advancing the public health,
safety and general welfare:
Recent development of the Tierra Vida and Sunrise Estates residential
subdivisions directly to the east and xuest of the site has presented the
opportunity to sustain some general retail businesses. Both Tierra Vida and
Sunrise Estates are similarly configured xuith commercially zoned lots along "A"
Street and residences to the north. Approval of this application ruould create
consistency along "A" Street between the tuo subdivisions; thereby advancing
the general welfare of the community. Additionally, rezoning the site to C-1 ruill
alloxu the establishment of a less intense buffer- area between the industrially
zo ned Heritage Indu s tria l Center- to the sou th a nd fu to re u ses to the no r-th.
4. The effect it will have on the value and character of the adjacent property
and the Comprehensive Plan:
The proposal is supported by the land use designation of the Comprehensive
Elan. Rezoning the property to C-1 xuill create a buffer- between the more intense
industrial area to the south and less intense future uses to the north.
S. The effect on the property owner or owners if the request is not granted:
The property owner- purchased the property based on the Compressive Plan
designation which suggests commercial uses could be developed on the property.
Developing the property under- the RT zone is not cost effective and is
inconsistent xuith the Comprehensive Plan.
6. The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the property:
The Comprehensive Plan shorus the site to be designated for Mixed
Residential/Commercial uses. The Mixed Residential/Commercial Land Use
Designation permits rezones to residential (RS-20, RS-12, R-S-1 and R-1 thru R-3)
and/or-commercial (C-1 and "O").
STAFF INITIAL FINDINGS OF FACT
Findings of fact must be entered from the record. The following are initial
findings drawn from the background and analysis section of the staff report.
The Planning Commission may add findings to this listing as the result of
factual testimony and evidence submitted during the open record hearing.
1) The site is within the Urban Growth Boundary.
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2) The site is comprised of four parcels.
3) The Comprehensive plan designates the site for Mixed Residential/
Commercial uses.
4) The site is zoned RT (Residential Transition).
5) The site is approximately 243,600 square feet or 5.6 acres.
6) The site is located in the Washington Addition which was platted
approximately 100 years ago.
7) The Washington Addition has never been improved with street and utilities
and is largely undeveloped
3) The site is located at the intersection of"A" Street and Heritage Boulevard.
9) "A" Street and Heritage Boulevard are major streets.
10) The Comprehensive Plan (LU-4-A) encourages the development of
commercial land uses near the intersections of major streets.
11) Property owners along East "A" Street participated in support of recent
utility extensions and street improvements through an LID.
12) Properties to the east and west along the north side of East "A" Street have
been rezoned to C-1 within the last 5 (Sunrise Estates) to 7 (Tierra Vida)
years.
13) The site contains a single family residence and accessory structures. The
property owner has been issued a demolition permit and is in the process
of removing all structures and debris from the site.
14) The property to the south is zoned I-1.
15) The City, property owner and Port of Pasco are working jointly to establish
the Heritage Industrial Center on the south side of East A" Street.
CONCLUSIONS
BASED ON INITIAL STAFF FINDINGS OF FACT
Befor-e_ recommending approval or denial of a rezone, the Planning Commission
must develop its conclusions from the findings of fact based upon the criteria
listed in P.M.C. 25.88.060 and determine whether-or not.
(1) The proposal is in accordance with the goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan designates this site for Mixed Residential/Commercial
uses. The Comprehensive Plan (policy ED-2-A) encourages a ruide range of
commercial uses strategically located to support local and regional needs. Policy
LU--4-A encourages the location of commercial businesses at major- street
intersections. The site is located at the intersection of a minor- arterial and a
major- collector- which qualifies the site to be supported by Policy LU-4-A. The
proposed rezone is supported by both the goals and land use map of the
Comprehensive Plan.
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(2) The effect of the proposal on the immediate vicinity will not be materially
detrimental.
The proposal should have a positive effect on the neighborhood by providing a
retail services area for nearby residential neighborhoods and by providing a
buffer- between future industrial development to the south and future
development to the north. The C-1 zone is designed to include uses based on
their- compatibility ruith potentially nearby residences. The proposal has potential
to foster- development of the neighborhood and to provide needed services. It is
unlikely the proposal ruill be a detriment to the community.
(3) There is merit and value in the proposal for the community as a whole.
Rezoning the site to C-1 xuill aHow greater- ease for utilization of the site under its
current condition considering the surrounding uses. Retail businesses located in
close proximity to residential neighborhoods have the potential to offer- needed
goods and services. There is merit and value because the proposal supports the
Comprehensive plan and provides a buffer- between industrial and residential
uses.
(4) Conditions should be imposed in order to mitigate any significant
adverse impacts from the proposal.
The site is at the intersection of two major- streets and rezoning to C-1 is
consistent xuith the Comprehensive plan. The proposal may lead to opportunities
for the development of needed neighborhood services and it tuill assist xuith the
creation of a transition buffer- between industrial activities to the south. As a
resu It there is no need far- conditions.
(5) A concomitant agreement should be entered into between the City and
the petitioner, and if so, the terms and conditions of such an agreement.
A concomitant agreement is not needed in conjunction with this application.
RECOMMENDATION
MOTION: I move to close the hearing on the proposed rezone and
initiate deliberations and schedule adoption of findings of fact,
conclusions and a recommendation to the City Council for the
February 17, 2011 meeting
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Memorandum
To: Planning Commission Members
From: RickTerway, DirectorA&CS
Subject: Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan
Once again, it is time to update the Park and Recreation comprehensive plan. The plan was last updated
in 2005. The following is a brief overview of the plan:
Purpose of plan
The purpose of the comprehensive parks and recreation plan is to help the City of Pasco invest in its
parks and recreation system wisely, providing new facilities and designing its range of programs to meet
the community's needs overtime. The planning process and plan structure are also designed to meet
the requirements of Washington State's Recreation and Conservation Office, sponsor of a multitude of
parks and recreation grant programs. By having a plan that is no more than six years old and by
following RCO's process and content requirements, Pasco remains eligible to compete for and receive
RCO grant funds.
This current draft plan updates the one adopted in 2005. That earlier plan is arranged slightly different
than this one, primarily because it was also designed to keep the City eligible for Urban Park and
Recreation Recovery(U PARR) grants. That program has since been abandoned by the federal
government, so this current plan is designed completely around RCO guidelines.
The City of Pasco hired Studio Cascade late this summer to update the plan and produce a draft by
year's end. The process since its beginning included a range of parks and recreation stakeholders, an
inventory and analysis of existing facilities and programs, an assessment of anticipated community
demand and a comprehensive update of the 2005 plan. The City also developed and administered a
parks and recreation questionnaire, seeking community comment on Pasco's parks facilities and
recreation programs.
Pasco's Parks and Recreation Advisory Council also participated in the process, meeting first in August to
review and adjust the community's parks and recreation vision and then again in December to review
the draft plan and suggest revisions priorto production of the final draft.
Su rvey
The questionnaire distributed as part of this process was not intended to provide a statistically valid
picture of the community's parks and recreation needs, desires and demand. Even so, it produced some
interesting results.
The City distributed the questionnaire by mail to a randomized selection of its residential utility
customers. In all,the City mailed more than 1400 questionnaires. Fifty were returned, demonstrating a
3.5% return rate.
In reviewing all responses, it is clear that the results reflect the respondent age distribution. More than
one-half of the questionnaire's returned were from individuals older than 45. Preferences for facilities
and programs tended toward the senior center,the baseball stadium and walking and trail facilities.
When the responses are disaggregated by respondent age, however,the results get more interesting.
The different age groups appear to preferdifferent types of facilities. But the popularity of some
facilities transcend age differences. Memorial Park, Chiawana Park and the baseball stadium were
identified by all age groups as favorite facilities. Older respondents also identified Cable Bridge Park,the
Senior Center and the MLK Center as important places.
When asked which types of facilities they would most agree to fund through additional tax, respondents
identified an aquatic center across all age groups. Younger respondents would also choose to fund
improvements to existing or the development of new sports facilities,while older respondents would
also choose to fund hiking and walking trails.
The questionnaire asked respondents to identify if they lived east or west of Highway 395. Responses
were generally similar between the two groups, but those east of 395 tended to learn about Pasco's
recreation programs through word of mouth more than did residents west of 395.
Plan update
This plan update makes some policy changes that will impact how the City goes about its parks and
recreation planning. The plan proposes changing the minimum neighborhood park size from five acres
to something that can be as small as 2.5 acres, provided it is well designed and establishes a unique
neighborhood identity while providing usable recreation space. Another policy shift indicates that the
City's recreation programs may operate at a profit, particularly if the programs are popular and offering
services at market prices. The plan's policies also are strengthened to ensure that recreation programs
are located and scheduled to meet the community's ability to access them. While the aggregate level of
programming may appear adequate to serve community need, potential participants may be excluded
because the programs are too distant or are scheduled at inappropriate times.
The updated plan provides suggested guidelines for levels of service. Where the previous plan asserted
that these level of service indicators were"standards,"this plan terms them as"guidelines,"
acknowledging that measurements for particular types of facilities, at a facilities to population ratio,
may not always be appropriate. Community demand patterns change over time. The guidelines
included in this plan draft, however, will be the subject of future study. These are now intended as
statements of scale, but they will most likely need to be adjusted as the City reviews and modifies its
park impact fee ordinance. Trends shaping the adopted levels of service when they were created in the
late 1990's have changed, and the park impact fee ordinance—and the levels of service guidelines—will
need to be revised, as well.
The plan suggests that the City prioritize several new parks and recreation facilities, consistent with the
results of the questionnaire, changes in community demographics and the need to provide another
community park. New soccer fields are essential. Population growth to the west and north make it
imperative that a new community park be constructed there, and the community desires increased river
access. At least these three facilities needs will take priority over the coming years, and the plan's
implementation chapter includes them in the proposed capital improvements list.
Facilities Inventory
The plan includes an inventory of each parkfacility, noting what opportunities are available at each site.
Each facility inventory also includes some suggested improvements to each location. The suggested
improvements are not prioritized and are only to be used as a guide, with the understanding that the
needs of each facility may change over time.
What's Next
The City Council will consider the parks and recreation plan in January,taking action based on
recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council and Planning Commission. Once the
plan is adopted, Pasco will remain eligible for grants through RCO.
Draft Parks and Recreation Plan
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Revisions
Corrections to draft plan
Location Comment Action
Varicos "Parks"not always clear to include other facilities,too
4.5 Low questionnaire response-riot bilingual
5.8 "Recreation Services"as heading title
5.8 Access to recreation programs-distance and time
Various Page numbering
Figure 5.x Park inventory map
Figure 6.x New facilities map
Table 6.02 Add impact fee study and community park visioning
Figure 6.03 Westside community park symbol
Appendix A Miscellaneous facility corrections
p. 5.7 Aquatics facility drawirg
p. 2.2 Regional planning area location map
Summary Acknowledgements
70C Table of contents,tables&figures
P. 3.4 Criteria for sizing and locating neighborhood parks
p. 5.6 County to set aside parkland to help with total need
p. 6.2 Identify point agreement with school district
Cr 5 Include demand radii for neighborhood parks
Ch 4 questionnaire response graphics, aggregate and by category
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Summary
Purpose and Intent
This plan establishes policies for park
and recreation services, and it identifies
parks and recreation facility needs for the
City of Pasco. It also updates the 2005 �-
Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan p
and strives to balance community needs :• �-
with the financial realities of the City's parks 00o-
and recreational program. By making the
plan sensitive to Pasco's current conditions Figure 1.01-Pasco''sparKsa?drecreaticn system isdiverse.
and needs, the plan helps position the City and it has tot+eto meet thede mandsoF i's diverse
co,nmunrty.
This pian presents a deiiberate and measured approach to
to win grant funds for park improvements providing For parks and recreat'n,services, (Image source;
and to target capital and operational studio Cascade,Inc.)
spending more strategically.
Public Involvement demographics
Pasco has experienced rapid growth over
Public participation in plan development is the last six years growing from 40,840 to
both crucial to plan success and required 56,300, an increase of more than 37 0l0.
by the State of Washington. Pasco sought Pasco's population is diverse and trends
out public participation as part of this plan toward younger with 36% of the population
update by conducting focused interviews being under age 20. Pasco projects the
with representatives of parks and recreation continuation of rapid growth adding over
user groups, by working very closely with 37,000 people over the next 20 years for a
its Parks and Recreation Advisory Council total population of 93,663 residents in 2030
and by designing and administering a
citizen questionnaire examining parks and
recreation needs and desires. Responses Vision, Goals, and
to the parks questionnaire helped the City
identify and prioritize specific park system Objectives
improvements and operational policies.
New to the 2010 update is a vision for the
Pasco parks and recreation system. The
vision presents a snapshot of what Pasco's
parks and recreation system will be 20 parks and Recreation
years from now. The vision also underpins
the plan's goals, objectives, and policies. Demand and Issues
The goals in the plan address Pasco's
parks and recreational issues, deficiencies,
needs and aspirations. Generally the goals This plan identifies Pasco's various parks
propose: and recreation issues into physical,
management, program and service, and
• To provide physical facilities fora rehabilitation issue categories. Section
variety of activities, 4 describes those issues in detail,
• Maintain and rehabilitate existing emphasizing the need for rehabilitation and
facilities, and maintenance of parks facilities as well as the
need for acquiring and developing new sites
• To operate a variety of programs to to serve a growing population. Table 4.01
meet the community's needs. lists the level of service (LOS) guidelines the
Each goal is also attached to several City will use to assess how well its residents
objectives that elaborate on and help are provided for, and Table 4.02 identifies
quantify the goal statement, for example, the specific recreation deficiencies and
the plan's objectives include: establishing a needs this plan is intended to address.
neighborhood park system and other park
facilities, continuing to provide organized
recreation programs for all age groups, Park System Inventory
and enacting a maintenance program that
maximizes the service life of existing parks and Needs
and recreation facilities.
Parks and recreation has accounted
for approximately 3.50/b of the City's
Policies overall budget, funding the acquisition,
development and maintenance of
This plan's policies are designed to guide parks facilities, and the operation and
the agency's day-to-day behavior in a vvay management of the City's recreational
that ensures meeting the plan's objectives. programs. There are also neighboring
If the policies are followed, the City will County and State parks in the urban growth
achieve the objectives and satisfy the area that serve Pasco residents. Figure 5.01
overall parks and recreation goals. These locates the community's parks, and the text
policies will: in that section describes the neighborhood
parks, community parks, large urban parks,
• Prioritize and guide investment regional parks, linear parks, trails, and
• Prioritize and guide programming special use areas that serve Pasco. Table
5.03 provides a comprehensive list of park
• Assist budgeting facilities, ranging from one-acre Peanuts
• Create expectations Park to the 65-acre baseball, soccer and
The policies are separated into categories softball athletic complex.
matching the type of park developed in
Pasco. There are policies for neighborhood Departmental and
parks, community parks, large urban
parks and so on, each one suggesting a Contracted Services
direction the City take in the development
or maintenance of that particular type of
facility. Table 5.03 identifies the levels of use for
each of the recreational services Pasco
provides. Table 5.04 identifies the non-
city organizations with which the City
2 Summary
coordinates to ensure comprehensive ;�•}
recreational activities are available to Pasco
residents. Pasco's recreational services
offer programs in aquatics, special events, _ =�
adult and youth classes, adult and youth
sports, senior classes and activities, and
golf. The city also contracts with the
YMCA and various non-profit youth athletic
organizations like Pasco Youth Football to
round out its program offerings. The Pasco
Unified School District is another partner,
collaborating with the City on the joint siting ,
s
and use of various recreational facilities.
Implementation
Section 6 details the implementation
strategy for the parks and recreation
plan, outlining and identifying specific
tasks the City can pursue in terms of its
management, program offering, facility
provision, citizen participation, and
interagency coordination efforts. This
section emphasizes the cooperative nature
of providing comprehensive recreational Figure 1.02-The pldnis only as good as its innpiernentation,
services, identifying specific administrative andthis plan includes a list of prioritized capital projects to
actions the City can take, or continue to en sure the parks andrecreaticn system continuestomeetthe
con'rnurity's needs. (Image source:studio cascade,Inc.]
take, to ensure that its provision of services
continues to attain the high levels of
resident satisfaction even as the community
continues to grow. Project Priorities
Pasco has limited funds to expend on park
Recommendations and recreation system improvements, so
it needs to prioritize the various projects
Table 6.01 and Figure 6.01 represent by relative importance. In some cases,
recommendations for new park facilities, however, it is difficult to compare different
and much of the text outlines specific types of protects to each other, resulting in
project actions the City may consider an "apples vs. oranges" type of quandary.
for each of its park facilities. The The prioritization section provides a process
recommendations identify a variety of that helps to compare different protects
improvements and renovations to existing based on six criteria. Table 6.02 and 6.03
park and recreation facilities and include present a prioritized list of capital projects.
eight proposed nets parks and one new
trail. The parks would constructed to Capital Improvement
serve new residential development and/or
increased community or regional demand plan
for specialized recreational facilities.
A capital improvement plan identifies the
means and timing for making various
investments in the acquisition, development
City of Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan Update - December 2010 3
or improvement of parks and recreation
facilities for the next six years. Table 6.03
summarizes the capital improvement plan,
identifying the expense, timing and funding
source for each project. Generally these
projects are those that received the highest
priority through the prioritizing process but
may include projects whose grant funding
cycle occur earlier than a higher scoring
project. The section also recommends that
the capital improvement plan be included
in the comprehensive plan and be updated
annually as projects are developed.
4 Summary
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Setting
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Purpose and Intent
This plan establishes policies for park
and recreation services, and it identifies
parks and recreation facility needs for the ;'��
City of Pasco. It also updates the 2005
Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan "'•
and strives to balance community needs
with the financial realities of the City's parks 4
and recreational program. By making the
plan sensitive to Pasco's current conditions Figure 2.01-Pasc o's parks mventcry mixes the old and new,
and needs, the plan helps position the City tvitn some facriides,n need ofrehabrirtabon to ensure they
continue to meet the ccmmunity's needs. The iegacy or big trees
to win grant funds for park improvements in old parks teshhestothecomm unity's consistent appreciahon
and to target capital and operational britsopenspaces (Image source:Studio C3scade,lnc..)
spending more strategically.
This 20-year comprehensive parks plan is ■ Inventory
the guide for future decisions related to
the City of Pasco parks system and park ■ public involvement
facilities. The Pasco Park and Recreation ■ Demand and need analysis
Advisory Council uses the plan to advise ■ Capital Improvement program
the City Council on matters of policy,
programs, and projects for the development ■ Adoption
and operation of City's park system. The This plan follows a process that uses
parks plan must be updated at least every existing conditions and involves the
six years to be eligible for Washington community to update the plan including
State Recreation and Conservation Office population, facilities, and programs, while
(RCO) funding, and this plan is prepared complying with RCO requirements. The
consistent with Washington's Recreation and process includes: stakeholder interviews,
Conservation Office's planning guidelines, policy review, public outreach, capital
resulting in a parks and recreation plan programming, public review, and adoption.
eligible to compete for grants managed
by RCO. The City's park planning process
incorporates the following six elements
required by RCO:
■ Goals and oNectives
Public Involvement and the railroad town of Ainsworth relocated
to Pasco in 1886.
Public participation in plan development is The cities of Pasco, Kennewick, and
both crucial to plan success and required Richland remained relatively small until
by the State of Washington. Pasco sought 1940, containing fewer than 1600 people.
out public participation as part of this plan The1941 completion of the Grand Coulee
update by conducting focused interviews Dam and the Columbia Basin Irrigation
with representatives of parks and recreation Project brought a stable and prosperous
user groups, by working very closely with agricultural industry to the area. Its vast
its Parks and Recreation Advisory Council power and abundant river water also allowed
and by designing and administering a citizen the siting of the Hanford atomic energy
questionnaire of parks and recreation plant and the housing of the Manhattan
needs and desires. The City mailed the Project. The U.S. government projects
questionnaire to 1,320 randomly selected transformed the Tri-Cities, causing explosive
households from the utility billing address growth during and after World War II. Their
list with a return rate of approximately influence continues to impact the area.
3.5%. The questionnaire helps the City
identify and prioritize specific park system Pasco is now an important center for several
improvements and operational policies. transportation systems and a node for trade
and agriculture.
The questionnaire covered general
preferences for facilities and programs,
asked for specific facility use, and asked Study Area
for which facilities users would be most
willing to fund through tax dollars. The Pasco is the County Seat of Franklin County
survey results indicate some mixed feelings and is one of three major cities that make
about park facilities and services offered up southeast Washington's Tri-City Area.
but overall the survey results indicate that The parks and recreation planning area
park facilities are very important to the includes the area within the city limits of
respondents. Questionnaire results are Pasco plus surrounding unincorporated
discussed in Section 4. lands within the urban growth area (UGA).
History Geography and Climate
Pasco is located at the confluence of the The Cascade Mountain Range creates a rain
Snake, Yakima, and Columbia Rivers, shadow of low precipitation extending into
a historical meeting ground for Native the Pasco region. The dry climate produces
Americans and early explorers. The area's about 7-6 inches of precipitation a year
abundant fish and mild climate encouraged with half of this occurring in November,
settlement. The Lewis and Clark expedition December, and January. Late June, July,
camped at what is now Sacajawea State and August are very dry months and usually
Park in 1805, and in the following years, receive less than a half-inch of rainfall.
explorers, fur trappers, and miners settled Snowfall averages 12-16 inches for the
the area. entire winter.
The arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad Winters are moderate with slight snowfall
brought more settlers to the Washington and temperatures seldom below 0 degrees
Territory and Pasco region. Virgil Bogue, a Fahrenheit. Summers are dry and warm
construction engineer for Northern Pacific with extremely high temperatures (up
Railroad, named Pasco after Cerro de to 115 Degrees Fahrenheit) occurring
Pasco in the Andes Mountains of Peru after periodically. Afternoons are hot, but the dry
building a railroad there. The county seat air results in a rapid temperature fall after
2 Setting
sunset and the nights are cool with summer
time lows in the 50's. Southwest winds are
common to the area and can be quite strong
in the spring, gusting from 18-30 miles per
hour.
Pasco lies approximately 340 feet above sea
level and has a flat to gently rolling terrain.
It slopes south toward the Columbia River
through glacially created channels. The soil
is a wind blown or lake bottom sediment
with native sagebrush and bunch grass ]-
creating a ground cover. The area to the
north of the City steps up in benches to x { "
elevations above 1600 feet.
Demographics
Population characteristics
Since the 2005 update to this plan,the population
has increased from 40,840 to 56,300, an Increase
of more than 370/c (Table 2.01), Most of this growth
has continued to develop in the northwestern quarter
of Pasco. Pasco expects to add 37,663 people over Figure 2.02-The Tn-Cities'climate is consistent with a variety
the 20-yea r plamvng horizon of this plan fora total of outdoor recreation activities. The new aquatic center at
93,663 living within the City of Pasco by 2030 Memorial Park is a big hit,with use far exceeding anticipated
levels,(Image source:studio Cascade,Inc)
In addition to rapid growth, Pasco is also a diverse
community, with a population covering the social
spectrum, According totheAmerican Community Population Projections
Survey,forthose people claiming one race alone, Table 2.04 shows projections developed by the
55 percent are white; 2 percent are Black or African Washington State office of Financial Development
American; 1 percent are American Indian and Alaska (0 FM)for Franklin County and resulting increases
Native; 2 percent are Asian; less than 0.5 percent a re for the Pasco study area using the ratio from the
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, and 38 2007 comprehensive plan. According to the 2007
percent are some other race Fifty-four percent of
the people in Pasco Identified themselves as Hispanic.
Forty percent of the people in Pasco are white non- Table 2.01 -Populabon trends
Hispanic, (Table 2 02) People of Hispanic origin may
be of any race.
zoos 44,190
Generally, Pasco has a youngerthan average
population when compared to othercommunities 21005 47,610 7.7
in Washington. Nearly 40 0/a of the population is
between the ages of 20 and 44, over 31 of the 2007 51 53
population is u rid erthe age of 20. Elderly residents 2CC8 52,2910 4.1
age 65 and overcomprise about 6.74'0 of the
population and 22.43'0 are underthe age of nine 2009 54,490 4.2
(Table 2 03)
21010 56,31010 3,3
Source;
City of Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan Update - December 2010 3
Table 2.02- Race and ethnic origin 2000&2008 Economy
Much of the land around Pasco was unused
winite 15,919(52.8%) 28,169 (54.5%) before the Federal Columbia Basin Irrigation
Project brought water from reservoirs
American 1,033(3.29°) 939(1.9%} created b the Grand Coulee Dam. Today,Am arlcan Y Y,
variety of crops, such as apples, asparagus,
Asian 567 f,1.8°re} 835 (1.7°/6) alfalfa hay, beans, grapes, wheat, corn,
Arnencan Incfian 248(0 Feb) 364(0,7%) cherries, onions, potatoes, and numerous
seed crops are grown in the immediate area.
Some other race 12,050(37.9°/0) 19,570(37.9%) Wheat is the most economically important
of these crops, although the emergent wine
2 or more races 1,249(3.5°/0) 1,644(3 2°!°)
industry has won international acclaim.
Total 32,066 51,571
Pasco's economy is based on transportation
Hispanic or Latino(of 18,041(56.3%) 23,037(54.4°16) and agricultural dependent industries.
any race) Pasco functions as the regional distribution
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,255(43 7°!°) 23,534(45,6°16) center for much of south central Washington
white Alone 11,865 (37.0916) 20,832(40.5 0/6) because it is a meeting point and hub for
major transportation systems (rail, air, and
Source: ground transportation). Hanford is also a
comprehensive plan forthe City of Pasco,the City
Table 2.03 -.4
accommodates approximately 88% of all Franklin Age and gender distribution
Cou my growth. Further,the plan states that Pasco
expects to accommodate from 80%to 850/a of
Franklin County's growth from 2006-2D30 Using the Age Number Percent Number Percent
upper range of this percentage,the City will g row to Q-4 3,555 11.1% 6,313 12.2°!6
87,300 people by 2030.
5-9 3,319 10.41/c 5,264 10.214
10-14 2,849 819% 3,847 7.5%
15-19 2,791 8.79/0 3,592 709/0
20-24 2,656 8.3% 4,501 8.7%
25-34 5,009 15.60/6 9,604 19.00/6
35-44 4,122 12.9% 6,027 11.7%
45-54 3,134 918% 5,227 101%
55-59 1,023 3.2% 1,822 3.5%
60-64 BIB 2.6% 1,730 3.49/0
65-74 1,483 4.6% 1,913 3.7%
75+ 1,302 4.09/o 1,511 3.09/6
14a]e 16,550 26,661
F ern aIe 15,515 24,910
Sou rce:
4 Setting
Table 2.04 - Populabon forecasts for Franklyn County and Pasco,%Urban Growth Area
Low 57,323 64,742 72,582 79,853 85,402 92,010
Medium 50,500 69992 80,424 90,741 100,750 110,192
High 54,255 75,395 90,135 104,352 118,822 133,168
Low 48,725 55,031 61,695 67,875 73,442 78,209
Medium 51,425 59,493 58,350 .7 7,130 85,545 93,553
High 54,625 64,937 75,615 88,699 100,999 113,193
Scurce:
major employer and brings visitors to the Management and
area.
Operations
Land Use
The Parks and Recreation planning area City Organization
includes the area within Pasco's city
limits plus surrounding unincorporated The City operates under the Council/
lands within the UGA. The UGA stretches Manager form of government. There are
from the Columbia River on the south seven elected Council Members who appoint
to a line that is generally parallel to and a City Manager to oversee the operations
approximately 1/2 mile north of Sandifur of the City. Pasco's operation is organized,
Parkway, and from Sacajawea State Park under the City Manager, through six
on the east to the I-182 Bridge on the departments including:
west. Approximately 25% of the area is
for residential uses, 150% for commercial, a Executive
15% for industrial uses, and roughly a Administrative and Community
10% devoted for public uses. Some of Services Department (A&CS)
the publicly owned property is used for
industrial purposes (Port of Pasco land). a Community Development
Some of the vacant property is farmed Department
(leased by the Department of Natural a Fire Department
Resources) and was included in undeveloped
rather than the public use category. ■ Public Works/Engineering
Department
a Police Department
Regularly scheduled interdepartmental
meetings are held as a means of
coordinating the various activities of the
city government. The A&CS Department
is usually involved in specific neighborhood
targeted improvements.
City of Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan Update - December 2010 5
Parks and Recreation
Two divisions within the A&CS Department
are responsible for the development,
maintenance, and operation of all recreation
facilities within the city (Recreation
Services for activities and programs and
_ Facilities for maintenance and operations).
Administrative personnel, recreation
program leaders, and a small maintenance
crew are full time employees. During the
summer, seasonal employees are hired to
assist with maintenance, recreation program
rigure delivery, and swimming pool operations.
bUdget ngc - ides requiredcisthance, an important Volunteers assist with various recreational
budgeting ccnsideraticn...and cis that impacts design,as well.
(Irragesource:Studio Cascade, Inc) programs and limited park maintenance.
City employees conduct most recreation
programs.
The City Council makes final decisions
regarding policy and fiscal matters. Several Budget
advisory committees assist the City Council
and staff. They include:
The City operates on an annual budget
• The Planning Commission: prepared in the fall and adopted before
Composed of nine members who the first of the year. Departments prepare
are chosen by the City Councii and and submit budgets based on City Manager
Aiayordealing with matters affecting developed guidelines. Each departmental
long range planning and policfes budget details estimated revenue and
related to urban growth expenses for the past and upcoming
• Senior Citizens Advisory Committee: operating year. The City Manager refines
A nine-member committee these budgets and submits an overall
appointed by the mayor and City city report to a budget committee. The
Council responsibie for identifying budget is then forwarded to the Council
needs of the senior populatfon where recommendations, review, and
and offering recommendations for public meeting discussions are considered
operating the Senior Center before final adoption. Park and recreation
service financing comes from the City
• Park and Recreation Advisory General Fund, from revenue generated by
Council: Composed of seven recreation programs, and from state and
members appointed by the Aiayor federal grants. Park and facility rentals and
and City Councfl for identifyfng other miscellaneous sources create some
recreation needs in the community, additional revenue.
recommending poiicies related to
park and recreation operations and
reviewing proposals presented by
the staff. In addition to park and
indoor facilfties, they also deal wfth
the city owned cemetery and golf
course.
6 Setting
Vision, Goals &
Objectives
Vision -`
r
This vision statement presents a snapshot
of Pasco's parks and recreation system
in the year 2030. It underpins this plan's
goals, objectives and policies, implying a
direction and specifying what Pasco hopes
its parks and recreation system will be 20
years from now.
The City of Pasco provides a comprehensive and 11111qure3.02-Taking the long view requires that Pasco plan
accessible system of parks, recreation prog rams and for its parks facilities to adapt to utianges in de,nandand use.
Ideally,raciVties wili serve multiple uses,as happens at Mergorial
open spaces to serve all segments of its community. Park, (7magesource:Studio Cascade.Inc.)
The system provides active and passive facilities,
taking advantage of its environment and proximity
to attractive naturaIfeatures. Its recreational
programsareamongti,e state's best, uiithprogram General Priorities
offerings responsive to community need and
providing excellent value for dollars spent. Open
spaces,whether conserved to preserve habitat or- Urban recreation services are vital In
left indeveloped for other reasons, often provide community development and urban
opportunities for trails, interpretive experiences revitalization. A successful parks and
or other recreational outlets that enhance the recreation program brings the community
community's connection to the outdoors, many assets and relates policy goals to
identified issues. It helps to knit the
This vision was generally confirmed by the community together and leads to the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Council at provision of needed facilities and programs.
its August 5, 2010 meeting and through
responses to the community questionnaire, The City of Pasco develops plans to
underscoring Pasco's desires to serve all of guide municipal services decisions. The
Pasco's residents as well as practical given comprehensive plan and the Comprehensive
budgetary and facilities constraints. Park and Recreation Plan recommend
strategies for providing services in new
neighborhoods and for upgrading service
in older neighborhoods. There are also
plans that address specific facilities or
target specific neighborhoods. The plans
are generally multi-scope in nature with the purpose of providing trail corridors, preserving
proposals for revitalization of streets, riparian habitat and protecting the natural landscape.
utility systems, sidewalks, parks and other
facilities. Targeting Neighborhoods
The City applies and receives HUD grants The plan identifies needs and recommends
to upgrade neighborhoods located in low- park improvements for specific areas of the
income areas. The development of park community. As revitalization efforts occurin specific
and indoor recreation facilities is a part neighborhoods, park improvements will be part of
of revitalization. The renovation and that overall revitalization effort.
rejuvenation of park facilities brings new
life to the surrounding neighborhoods and preserving Facilities of Historic or
attracts families and other individuals
pursuing recreation activities. This Architectural Significance
neighborhood revitalization will continue. The plan notes that there are no parks or unique
The City is focusing on several areas structures within parks of historical or architectural
that directly impact parks and recreation significance and as a result, does not address this
planning including: issue.
Services to Specialized Encouraging Recreation Services
Populations by Private Organizations
Pasco currently provides park and recreation service The plan encourages private organizations to provide
to special populations such as the disabled and recreation and related services in the community.
persons with special needs. The Comprehensive Park Some methods to encourage private services include
and Recreation Plan recognizes this need and places direct financial contributions for public services by
special emphasis on upgrading the park systems in private entities, making facilities available on at no
Pasco's neighborhoods. In addition, all park and cost for needed services, and developing shared
recreation facilities will conform to the requirements Programs.
of the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA).
Using Other Public Lands
Park and Recreation Services The plan recommends new sites for park and
The plan recommends park and facility improvements open space areas. Some of these sites are non-
as well as programs. Upgrading and providing more recreational land owned by the City or another
facilities will improve access for minonty groups, low- Public agency. The plan also encourages the use
income populations, and people with disabilities. of school facilities for recreational use and the joint
development of elementary school sites/neighborhood
parks where possible.
Employment Opportunities
The City's policy has been to encourage employment Preserving, Restoring and
of minorities and low-income residents on public Developing Waterfront Areas
works projects. As urban revitalization projects
continue, it is anticipated that these population The City has considerable ri ver frontag e along its
groups will benefit from the employment southerly border, adjacent to levees constructed by
opportunities that become available. the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. A specific riverfront
study has been developed that recommends new
Protecting the Natural development and public access along a portion of the
Columbia River.
Environment
Underopen space and linear park categories,
recommendations have been made to acquire land for
2 Vision, Goals & Objectives
Goals and Objectives
Goals and objectives create the framework
for a plan. A goal is a broad statement
that gives the community a sense of
direction. Goals typically do not change
over time. Objectives are a more precise
statement that when accomplished, help
achieve a goal. There are multiple options MAL
for achieving goals and therefore objectives
may change based on new information,
community value shifts, technology, or
other ideas. Modification of objectives is a
continuous process.
These goals are statements of the City's
aspirations as they relate to park and
recreation services. Goals are long range
and usually remain unchanged throughout
the practical life of the plan. Objectives
are working and measurable targets that,
when achieved, indicate goal fulfillment.
Individual goals may contain several
objectives.
Figure 3.02-Efficient use of public spaces to rneet connnn unity
/�
needs,reinvesting in parks to update them and keep then.
Goa 1 ■■ Physical enjoyable-even as Pasco's demographics change-is an
important priority (Image source;Studio Cascade;Inc j
Provide physical facilities that offer youth
and adults a broad variety of passive, active
and organized recreation opportunities Goal 2: Rehabilitation
Objectives: Maintain and rehabilitate park and
• Maintain a capital rrnprovement program, recreation facilities to provide the highest
which specifies a six-year schedule for quality of service level to the community
acquisition and development of park and
recreation lands Objectives:
• Establish a neighborhood parks system that . Enact a maintenance program that maximizes
serves a1!viable residential areas of Pasco the service life of parks and recreation
• Develop large community parks to serve the facilities
various regions of the City (i.e. East Pasco, . Rehabilitate or replace existing facilities that
Centra!Pasco, North Pasco and west Pasco) cannot be maintained at desired service levels
• Encourage private.sector development to
share in the provision of recreation facilities
that serve specialized community or regional Goal 3: Management and
interests Operations
• Preserve recreational opportunities afforded tunities aorded
by unique natural or rnan-made features of
the environment Establish and maintain a planning area
• Take advantage oftheriverfron tag e as a and process within which the coordinated
recreational, natural an d.scenic asset delivery of parks and recreation facilities
may occur
City of Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan Update - December 2010 3
Objectives: 604Beloped (measured by either land
• Develop a profile ofneighborhoods that mass or population)
assesses physical and demographic
characteristics 2• Neighborhood parks should vary in
• Establish forma;planning partnership size, ranging from two and a half (2.5) to
between the City of Pasco, Franklin County seven (7) acres, with spaces programmed
and the Pasco schoolDi.strict according to park size, topography and
orientation. However, as a practical point,
the City may be forced to accept available
Goal 4: Programs and parcels for neighborhood parks in those
Services areas where little vacant land is left. To the
greatest extent practicable, neighborhood
parks should adjoin neighborhood
Operate recreational programs that allow (elementary) schools, reducing cost for
opportunity for participation by all citizens both local agencies. They should also
of Pasco be designed and developed in a manner
that establishes and communicates
Objectives:
neighborhood identity.
• Provide organized recreation programs for 3. In portions of the planning area
men and women in both youth and adult ages where population densities are lower (i.e.
• Assist citizen groups and organizations within 2-3 dwelling units/acre), the service area of
the greater Pasco area with the design of a neighborhood park should be extended to
programs for special population groups such a mile radius
as the handicapped
4. At least 50 — the site should be
Planning Policies pat and usable an vide space for both
g active and passive uses
The development of new park facilities and 5. Facilities can include: practice fields
the continuous fine-tuning of recreational for softball, soccer, and youth baseball,
program offerings necessitates more lighting, children's playground, unstructured
specific criteria. These policy guidelines open play area for pick-up games, paved
create the general standards for new parks games court, picnic area with shelter
and recreation programs. The policies have building, trail system, natural open space,
several purposes: trees, and drainage corridors
• Guide day to day behavior to help 6. Neighborhood parks should be
achieve objectives central to the area they serve, be adjacent
• Prioritize and guide investment and to a green belt or trail system, be walking
distance, 112 mile, for the area they serve,
programming avoid the need to cross major arterial
• Assist budgetfng streets or other physical barriers, be readily
• Create expectations visible from adjoining streets, gain access
from a local residential street or if on a busy
• Define terms for interagency arterial street, use appropriate fencing and
coordination other safety precautions
Neighborhood Park
Policies
1. A neighborhood park should be
provided when the area it serves reaches
4 Vision, Goals & Objectives
Community Park courts, open free play area, restrooms,
PO�ICIeS children's playground, indoor recreational
areas, outdoor sand volleyball courts, and
space for special outdoor events
1. A community park should be
developed when the area it serves reaches 3. Parking requirements: dependent
about 70% developed upon the activities offered, but access
should be from an arterial street if traffic
2. Acquisition of community park sites volumes will be high
should occur far in advance of actual need
4. Location criteria: features should
3. Minimum size should be 15 acres determine location and if the site attracts
with the optimum being about 25 acres large volumes of traffic and access should
be via a collector or arterial street
4. At least ten acres of the site should
be usable for active recreation use
Regional Parks Policies
5. Facilities can include: formal lit ball
fields-softball, baseball, and soccer, tennis 1. The Regional Park can be designed
courts, open free play area, restrooms, to meet a wide range of activities and
picnic facilities, paths and trail systems, interest but should emphasize the one
landscaped areas, outdoor basketball feature that makes it unique
courts, children's playgrounds (if needed to
also serve the neighborhood), natural open 2. Facilities can include: viewpoints,
space, indoor recreational areas, outdoor trail systems, special facilities for the
sand volleyball courts, and space for special physically disabled, picnic areas, open play
outdoor events areas, nature interpretative areas, and
6. Parking requirements: dependent group picnic areas
upon the activities. Use 50 spaces per ball 3. Parking requirements: dependent
field or 5 spaces per acre of active use upon the activities offered
7. A community park should be 4. Location criteria: determined by the
reasonably central to the area it serves, be features it can offer, access from arterial
located on an arterial or collector street, street if high traffic volumes are expected,
some of the site should have a natural environmentally sensitive sites are
area or heavy landscape setback to help appropriate if protected from active visitor
buffer active uses from residential areas, use or from potential visitor damage
environmentally sensitive sites can be
included if protected from active uses
Linear Parks Policies
Large Urban Parks 1. The Linear Park should provide
Policies activities that are generally passive in
nature and should generally follow drainage
1. A large Urban Park can be designed corridors, natural vegetation or other
to meet a wide range of activities and special feature strips
interest but should emphasize the one 2. If possible, linear parks should be at
feature that makes it unique least 100' wide
2. Facilities can include: viewpoints, 3. Paved pathways should be designed
trail systems, special facilities for the to accommodate maintenance and patrol
physically disabled, picnic areas, open play vehicles. (See trail design policies.)
areas, group picnic areas, formal ball fields
— softball, baseball, soccer, etc., tennis
City of Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan Update - December 2010 5
4. Where general public use is Recreation Program
promoted, adjoining uses should be
protected by fences or other features Policies
5. Wherever possible, trails corridors 1. Pasco's range of recreational
within linear parks should be designed to programs should be accessible to all,
provide a pleasant aesthetic experience regardless of age or economic, social and
to the user through proper design and cultural status.
landscaping
2. Recreation programs should charge
Trails Policies only as much as is necessary to cover
program costs.
1. Trails should provide access and 3. Recreation programs may operate at
be interesting and attractive to the user. a net profit if they are popular and charging
Trails traversing scenic or landscaped areas market-rate user fees.
provide an interesting and enjoyable user
experience
2. Trails should be looped and
interconnected to provide a variety of trail
lengths and destinations including small and
large loops for a broad range of experiences
and ability levels
3. Trail routes should take into account
soil conditions, surface drainage and other
physical limitations that may impact or
cause over-use
4. Bicycle trails should provide
opportunities for recreation, touring, and
commuters
5. Bicycle routes and paths should
minimize the conflicts between motorists,
bicyclists and other user groups
6. Trails should be routed to provide
visual and physical access to natural areas
and to the river
Special Use Areas
Policies
1. Prior to the addition of any special
landscaped area, the City should prepare
a detailed maintenance cost analysis to
determine its impact upon the maintenance
system
6 Vision, Goals & Objectives
Demand
This chapter describes community parks t
and recreation demand, relating the
community's composition (as described in
the appendix in more detail) to the types of
recreation facilities the community wants.
It can also include references to the NPRS
recreation system planning guidelines and
other sources.
Most of the new housing development in
Pasco is occurring within the urban growth
area (UGA) along the I-162 corridor. Figure4.01-Usepatternsdefioethescopeanddes,gre otthe
Neighborhoods are well served by parks, parks and recreation system. Thisp,anwri;he;p ensure facii,t,es
are avai,abie meet corgrquoity demand. pr9age source:Studio
although many sites are old and showing cascade,Inc)
signs of deterioration. Replacing these older
parks is not financially feasible or desirable
because the City invested considerable time
and money to develop and maintain them. plan. It is also a difficult task because
To abandon a site or completely construct many different variables influence public
a new park on an existing site makes little recreation participation. What is common
sense when the basic infrastructure is in one community may not be common for
already in place. another. Underestimating the need can
result in over-utilization of facilities while
The extent of city investment is not the only overestimation results in expenditures
thing at stake in focusing on rehabilitation. for unneeded facilities. The 2005
The community habits, patterns of Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan
development, and orientation are all identified existing recreation facilities and
affected by the direction of development activities along with usage information and
that Pasco chooses. developed level of service for the facilities
needs (Table 4.01). Those services levels
are a guideline for measuring what will be
Park and Facility needed into the future, but they should
not be considered inviolable standards.
Demand Communities change, and preferences for
certain facilities may vary over time.
Identifying recreation demand and need is a
very important part of a park and recreation
Issues Soccer fields have eroded at the goals and
Z
1 near center field providing an uneven play
surface.
Based on the community's adopted ■ The trail system has areas in need of widening
standards and on comments received and lowering to provide safe routes.
through this process, several demand-
related issues will drive this plan. Accessibility
■ Pfany of the existing parks are not fully
Safety accessible. Many play equipment areas do
• Many older play equipment installations have not have an accessible route serving the
features that currently do not meet the safety equipment.
standards for play equipment, for example, ■ 5 on?e playgrounds and other facilities do not
slides with lnsufflcient run out, compacted have an accessible route of travel serving
areas below equipment, and insufficient depth them.
of bark. ■ many of the parks need improvements in
• Some neighborhood park recreation fields accessibility to site amenities such as drinking
have little or not maintenance at bases fountains, picnic shelters, play courts,
resulting in eroded areas at home plate and barbeques, tables and Benches.
the bases.
• Sorne basketball courts have had soil erode Maintenance
onto them resulting in a possible slip hazard. ■ Paint is needed for some courts and other
Other courts are in need of new surfacing. paved activity areas.
Table 4.01 -Adopted park ratios
Neighborhood Parks 1,64 acres,/1,000 population 2.00 acres/1,000 population
Community Parks 0.41 acresj1,000 population 2.10 acres/1,000 population
Large Urban Parks 2,99 acresil,000 population Maintain 1998 ratio
Regional Parks 3.93 acres,11,000 population Maintain logs ratio
Linear Park 0.75 acres/1,000 population 156 acres/1,000 population
Special Use Areas 7.34 acres,/1,000 population 5.80 acres,/1,000 population
Total Park Land 22 06 acres/1,000 population 23.38 acres;1,000 population
Softball fields 1 field per 12,650 population 1 field per 3,000 population
(275-300'outheld for men's slari pitch; 250' outfield for men's fast pitch, wornen's slari pitch)
Youth baseball 1 field per 3,533 population 1 field per 2,900 population
(200'foul line for major and minor leagues, 250'-300'foul line for pony league and colt league)
Soccer fields 1 field per 1,060 population 1 field per 2,000 population
(Youth soccer 55 x 100 yards; adult soccer 55 x 110 yards; charnplonshfp soccer 75 x 120 yards)
Tennis Courts 1 court per 1,223 population 1 court per 1,500 population
Trails 41 miles per 1,000 population 50 miles per 1,000 population
.Source:Adopted 1998 recommendations developed by JC Draggoo tf Assoclates
2 Demand
• Users hanging on the rims have damaged
f
basketball hoops.
• Graffltiand vandalism evident on many park -
features such as picnic tables,park signs, play -
equipment and other areas. Concrete picnic
tables should be replaced with expanded
metal tables to reduce writing surfaces. Crawl
tubes, current target of vandalsm, should be
removed from play structures.
• Many site amenities are broken, damaged or
aged. Drinking fountains, benches, garbage
cans, signs and other site furnishings need to �--
be replaced if broken or decaying. d,
• Maintenance ofp Ian tmaterial and trees is
necessary. Many shrubs and trees are dead %W.....`A
or dying and in need of replacement.
• Kurtzman and Richardson pools are growing z `
maintenance problems and need to be
removed or replaced.
Demand
• Current demand for play fields, soccer fields
in particular,is much higher than the current
fields can accommodate
• Demand is creating a need for lighting on
fields in order for them to be used more hours
flpure4.02-Pasco's residents use the community's parks
of the day. for pick-up sports and other types of spontaneous recreation.
(image source:Studlo Cascade,Mr.)
Management
• The City's park and recreation budget has
fluctuated from 3% -4 0i8 of the general fund ■ parks and Recreation works closely with
over the past 10 years(funding availability is man,v private and non-public organizations to
stable but not growing with new growth) coordinate programs and activities
• Close coordination between parks and ■ The lack of indoor recreation spaces(primarily
recreation operations and other city indoor swimming) severely limits certain
operations now exists through a departmental types of programs the City can offer. This
management organization. is especially critical in a climate where cold
inclement weather occurs at least five months
Programs and Service of the year.
• The lack of an indoor swimming pool in the
Tri-City area restricts swimming in the winter Rehabilitation
months. As a result, swimming instruction, ■ While many of the parks are old, they still
competitive swimming, or general recreation have the basic infrastructure in place and are
swimming is limited to about three summer conveniently located to most neighborhoods
months . Rehabilitating parks in some of the older
• The City relies on school facilities For many neighborhoods will indicate a positive effort
programs operating around set schedules, and by the City to upgrade facilities in those
is limited to certain times and places neighborhoods
• The number of participants could be increased ■ Nlany of the older parks need only minor
ifadditional recreational facilities were improvements to bring them to an acceptable
provided or expanded especially indoor level
facilities.
City of Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan Update - December 2010 3
• Upgrading a specific park indicates a positive recreational facilities within the Pasco
attempt to improve the living environment in city limits, although the State and County
that neighborhood facilities are in need of rehabilitation too,
• Most of the parks needing rehabilitation are the responsibility for renovation to these
found it) the oldernelghborhoods. This will areas will fall upon those agencies.
directly affect the appearance and livability of
the neighborhood
• Rehabilitation can create new recreation Community
opportunities and reduce the need to travel to
other park sites Preferences
• Rehabilitation can result ui a more en)oyabie
recreation experience by providing new and
more interesting facilities While the survey response rate was 3.5°/0,
more interesting
indicates an attempt to some interesting trends emerged. Overall
• preserve a facility rather than discard it. there was a desire for a wide variety of
facilities and services, consistent with
expectations based on the community's
Summary of Demand cultural and economic diversity.
Except for community parks and general The questionnaires were mailed to a
random sampling of Pasco's household
open space the City is well served by its utility customers. This was not intended
existing facilities. Neighborhood parks to be a random sampling of the entire
are found close to most residents, and community, just a sampling of households.
the community centers serve the resident The age range of respondents is
needs. Most of these facilities are old consistent with this type of limitation,
and many of the parks do not have all of with very few young respondents and a
the elements traditionally found in parks, disproportionately high number of older
though. respondents. The questionnaires also
Rehabilitation of existing facilities required a certain degree of follow-up once
is much more cost-effective than completed. Respondents could return the
complete replacement because the questionnaires by mailing them to City Hall,
basic infrastructure is already in place. including them in their utility payments or
Rehabilitation looks at preserving as much delivering them in person. This second
as possible and only replacing items that step in the process may have contributed to
have either lived beyond their useful life the response rate and further discouraged
or are not serving their intended function. younger respondents to participate.
Rehabilitation is an ongoing process that Nonetheless, the responses received
is scheduled to continue, creating an illustrate a range of priorities and
expanding but maintainable parks system preferences as expressed by those in the
for Pasco. community who would most likely be asked
The process of rehabilitation has begun to support the parks and recreation system.
in Pasco. Existing parks in Pasco and the The respondents are householders and older
community centers are being rehabilitated. members of the community, those who
Because of age, many of these parks and would be asked to support new facilities by
buildings had facilities that outlived their special levy if one were proposed. They
useful life. Generally, rehabilitation needs are also the ones who, by and large, pay for
include: the installation of new playground participation in the community's recreation
equipment; the renovation of turf areas, programs, supporting themselves, children
(including irrigation and reseeding); the or grandchildren enrolled in those activities.
installation of new security lighting and the
renovation of rest rooms. Rehabilitation
efforts have been confined to park and
4 Demand
Question 4: Please indicate which of Pasco's major park and recreation facilities you
use, placing a mark in the box on the left side of your choice(s):
Memorial Park 40,8 ?
Riverview Park 16.3 0,10
Sun Willows Golf Cojrse 24.5%
Baseball Stadum 40.a%
City Hall Activity Center �_ 12.2%
Road 36 Soccer Fields �_ 14.3%
Voluriteer Park 16.3%
Soccer Conipler, 26.5%
Library Park 18.4°/n
`hLK C:en ter 6.1"/n
Wayside Park 2.0°10
Softball Complex 14.3%
Chi av;ana Park 79.6%
Senior Citizens'Center 26.5%
Cable Bridge Park 8.2%
Other 12.2%
FIgure4.03-Appendix D contains a full question mire report,
Results Its ideritifying key trends and prcvidirig more infornnatian on
conrrnunity preferences,in total and by age and resident
location. (Image source:Studio Cascade,Inc.}
Pool facilities were rated as very important
to important by about half of the
survey responses. This could be either indoor pool programming. People would
improvements to outdoor facilities or an like to especially see more rest rooms,
indoor pool facility. The responses show less neighborhood parks, trails, and pool
interest in adult programs and skate parks, facilities, followed closely by natural open
There was also less interest in community spaces.
centers. More programs in exercise and leisure,
About 40% of the respondents felt that outdoor recreation, and aquatics were
existing park facilities were not adequate, requested the most frequently. Multiple
and 27 11/o felt that programs were not respondents pointed to the unincorporated
adequate. Some of the responses pointed area surrounded by the western portion of
to a lack of parks in new development Pasco, neighborhood parks in the rapidly
or overcrowding while other comments growing part of the city north of 1-182,
suggested more improvements like lighting, and access to the river as items for further
benches, and play courts/grounds. attention.
Facilities that are used the most are By Age
bathrooms, followed by picnic areas and
playgrounds, and water access areas. Respondents youngertha i 45 tended to use the
Sport courts are reported as being used baseball stadium, Memorial Park and chiawana Park
the least. There were multiple requests most often, while those 45 to 54 prefer chlawana
for more bicycle opportunities and Park and other recreational facilities not listed In the
City of Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan Update - December 2010 5
questionnaire. Of those facilities listed, respondents
in this age group were relatively evenly distributed.
The MLh Center,Cable Bndge Park and the 5enior
Center were notable in that no respondents in this
age group identified them as a favonte facility. The
55 and older groups preferred the 5enior Center,
Chiawana Park, Memorial Park and the baseball
stadium.
When it came to finding out about the City's
recreational program offerings, all age groups turn
to the Recreation Guide. Younger respondents
tended also to identify the Internet,word of mouth
and community events as sources for recreation
information. Older residents tended to identify
newspa pe r a rtic les and word of mouth as their
primary recreation information resources.
If asked to fund new parks facilities, residents
you ngerthan 55 genera llyfavored an aquatic center.
Those older also favored an aquatic center, but they
also wanted to support walking and biking trails and
nveraccess. Those respondents between the ages of
25 and 34 would also like to see and would be willing
to support improvements to and the addition of
athletic facilities and sports fields.
By Location
The questionnaire asked respondents to identify if
they live east or west of Highway 355. Those east of
the highway identified Chiawana Park, Memorial Park,
the baseball stadium,Volunteer Park and the 5enior
Citizens'Center as thei r most used parks facilities.
Those west of the highway identified Chiawana
Park,the baseball stadium,the soccer complex
and Memorial park as their most used facilities.
Generally,those respondents east of the highway
spread their preferences more evenly across the
facilities choices provided.
Respondents east of 355 rely on the Recreation
Guide, newspaper articles, word of mouth and
a dverti sements to learn about recreation programs.
Those west of the highway use the Guide, word of
mouth, newspaper articles, advertisements and the
Internet to stay informed.
Households east of 355 would most likely be willing to
support an aquatic facility, walking and biking trails
and indoor recreation facilities. Those west would
also those, and they would support sports fields,too.
6 Demand
Inventory &
Need
This chapter compares what the city
now has to what the community's need
is and will likely be, Identifying existing r
deficiencies and projecting need into the
future. It provides a laundry list of facilities
and program improvements, making Yti o4 ,
recommendations at a variety of levels.
Park Type
Figure 5.01-Comparing existing facilities tc current and
There are several types of parks In Pasco. 3,1ticipated demand indicates curre,,tand brecastneed. (image
Their character is defined by both size source:Studio Cascade,'Inc.)
and location. The smaller parks tend
to cater to smaller neighborhoods. The
larger parks, while serving the surrounding
neighborhoods, tend to cater to more community events. A few examples
community-wide needs. The seven different include Island Park, Richardson Park, and
park types are briefly described below. Centennial Park.
Neighborhood Parks Community Parks
Neighborhood parks include a playground Community park facilities are generally
and park designed primarily for non- designed for organized activities and sports,
supervised, non-organized recreation although individual and family activities are
activities. In Pasco, they are generally encouraged. Community parks can provide
small in size (3-7 acres) and serve a Indoor facilities to meet a wider range of
radius of approximately one-half mile. At recreation interests. A community park
average residential densities, this amounts can also serve the function of neighborhood
to about 5,000 to 7,500 residents. Since parks, although community parks serve a
these parks are located within walking much larger area and offer more facilities.
and bicycling distance of most users, the Their service area is about a one-mile
activities they offer become a daily pastime radius and will support a population of
for neighborhood children. While it is not approximately 12,000 - 15,000 persons
necessarily the rule, neighborhood parks depending upon its size and nature of
sometimes provide space for organized
should be designed to accommodate a large
number of people.
Regional Parks
Regional parks are large recreational areas
that serve an entire city or region. They
can be large and often include one specific
use or feature. If possible, they should be
developed around a unique or significant
resource to emphasize regional recreation
interest. These types of park areas are
found nearby and include Sacajawea State
v - Park, Columbia Park (City of Kennewick),
.}' and Howard Amon Park (City of Richland).
These parks offer riverfront and boating
,, ,r �^ facilities as well as other passive recreation
opportunities and are within a short travel
time for Pasco residents.
iii+ 4'• 1�:' ; K
' _ y : • a f Linear Parks
Linear parks are land areas that generally
FIgure5.02-Pasco's parks and recreation inverr-oryisueriec, follow a drainage corridor, ravine, or some
with waterfront and upland parks,trails,and specialized other elongated feature such as a power line
recreational and athletic facilities. (Image source,,Studio
Cascade;I11c.) or railroad right-of-way. This type of park
area often contains various levels/types
of trail systems and sometimes includes
its facilities. They require more support greenbelts.
facilities including parking, rest rooms, and
covered play areas. They usually exceed 20
acres in size and often have sport fields or Trails
similar facilities as the central focus of the
park. Memorial park fulfills the needs of a Pathways and trails are designed to
community park in Pasco. provide walking, bicycling, and other non-
motorized means for linking various parts
Large Urban Parks of the community and connecting parks to
residential areas. Trails provide recreation
oriented bicycle and walking opportunities
Large urban parks, like Chiawana Park, are utilizing canals, drainage corridors,
designed to serve the entire community. easements, and other publicly accessible
They are similar to a community park but facilities. The trail system includes
much larger. They provide a wide variety unpaved foot trails used for walking, hiking,
of specialized facilities such as large picnic mountain bike riding and horseback riding,
areas, water related activities, indoor and paved multi-use bicycle trails designed
recreation facilities, and sports fields. for bicycle riding, walking and hiking. The
They require more support facilities such system can consist of both off-street and
as parking, restrooms, and play areas on-street trail segments. Many off-street
because of their size and facilities offered. segments already exist along the waterfront
They usually exceed 50 acres in size and and Interstate 182. The only undeveloped
segment stretches from the Blue Bridge to
8.2 Inventory & Need
Table 5.01 - Existing parks and facilities Park Inventory
f
Current park facilities in the Pasco planning
Meignborn°od 1i 85 85 acres area are classified by park type and/or
Parks facility (Table 5.01). Figure 5.03 locates the
-ommiunity Parks 1 13 13 acre= community's parks. A complete park and
recreation facility inventory can be found in
Large Urban Parks 1 127 25 acres Appendix A and B.
Regional Park 1 284 284 acres
The inventory of current facilities can be
Linear Parks 1 25 25 acres compared to current population estimates
and the future population forecast. To
Special Use Areas 13 247 247 acres determine if these facilities adequately
Total 34 791 679 acres serve the Pasco population it is necessary
to use the established level of service
Youtri Baseball 10 guidelines (Table 4.01). These guidelines
Fields create a benchmark to measure how
Adult Softball Fields a the City is doing. Using the inventory of
existing facilities (Table 5.01) a comparison
Soccer Fields 3o can be made between existing conditions
Tennis -ourts* 29 and then extend it into a forecast future
(Table 5.02). This plan assumes that the
Trails 4 15 miles benchmark is good and reasonable for
*-only a small number of triesefacilities are owned and future as well as current comparisons.
operated by the City. Public access is limited to those Table 5.02 shows the current inventory
facilities owned and operated by others• along with the present and 2030 demands
and needs.
Sacajawea Park, although this is now under
construction. Park and Recreation
Big Cross is a privately developed and Needs
maintained 2.2-mile cross-country course
located on 55 acres of Port of Pasco land.
This site also has 1.8 acres of grass with an
automated irrigation system. The facility Neighborhood Park Needs
is used by two high schools and two middle
schools for their cross-country meets. There are 17 developed neighborhood park
sites in the planning area. While the service
area of a neighborhood park is considered
Special Use Areas to be a half mile radius, this does not take
into account physical boundaries such as
Special use areas include miscellaneous freeways, railroads, topographic features,
sites that do not fit into any other category etc. which may influence the actual service
such as small landscaped parcels, sports boundary. Based on the recommended
field complexes, specialized single purpose standard of 2.00 acres per 1,000 population,
areas, and land occupied by major approximately 28 additional acres are
recreation structures. needed at the present time. Within 20
years the Pasco planning area will need over
90 acres. Using an average of five acres
per neighborhood park site, this represents
roughly 18 sites.
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Table 5.02- SuMnIar-v nfland and fa CilltieS needs
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Neighbor`ood Parks 2.00 ac/1,000 pop 85 acres 113 _7,8 1%5 90
Community Parks 2.10 ac/1,000 pop 13 acres 118 105 183 170
Large Urban Parks 2.99 ac/1,000 pop 127 acres 168 41 251 134
Regional Park 8.93 ac/1,000 pop 284 acres 503 219 780 496
Linear Parks 1.55 ac/1,000 pop 25 acres 88 53 136 111
Special Use Areas 5.80 ac/1,000 pop 247 acres 327 80 506 259
Total 23.38 ac/1,000 pap 761 acre 11316 555 2,041 1,280
Youth Baseball Fields 1 field/2,900 pop. 10 fields 19 9 30 20
Adult Softball Fields 1 field/3,000 pop. 9 fields 19 10 29 20
Soccer Fields 1 teld12,000 pop. 30 t elds 28 (2) 44 14
Tennis Courts 1 court/1,500 pop. 29 courts 38 9 58 29
Trails 0.50 rniles.11,000 pop. 15 miles 28 13 44 29
Mote: Figuresthat appear ri parentheses represent a surplus quantity
.Assumes a 2010 population estimate of 56,300 and a 2030 medium projection of 87,300 people
1 Includes County park. sites
Includes Sacalawea Sate Park
Community Park Needs important to recognize that Columbia Park,
across the river in Kennewick, also serves
as a large urban park for many of Pasco's
Memorial Park is the only community park residents. Applying the standard for large
now in the planning area. This City-owned urban parks shows that the existing park is
park is fully developed. While it provides not serving the recent population growth.
the facilities and functions of a community There is a need for41 more acres now, and
park, it is substantially undersized. (An by 2030 there will be a need for at least
analysis of the service area of this park 134 more acres. Chiawana Park should be
indicated that this community park is further developed and expanded to serve
currently not serving a substantial amount the population better in the future.
of the planning area.) This is particularly
true for the north and west portions of
the planning area. At the present time an Regional Park Needs
additional 105 acres of land are needed and
a total of 170 acres of additional land for
community parks will be needed by the end There is one regional park in the planning
of the planning period. The need is critical area: Sacajawea State Park. The potential
in Pasco's northwest. to develop another regional park in Pasco
is very limited. The existing park should
be supplemented by other regional park
Large Urban Park Needs access, if possible, to help serve the Pasco
area in the future.
There is one large urban park in the
planning area: Chiawana Park. It is
City of Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan Update - December 2010 5
Linear Park Needs Specialized Facility
The County, with assistance from the Needs
City, developed a portion of the riverfront
into a linear park. The riverfront offers Pasco has other facilities beyond those
numerous opportunities for expansion and mentioned above, each of which contributes
further development. The Franklin County a valuable dimension to the community's
Irrigation District Canal (FCID), which runs parks and recreation system. The following
south of I-182 through town, also presents paragraphs describe how the community's
an opportunity for expansion of the linear need will impact those facilities, exploring
park system. The recommended standard how community demand will drive changes:
of 1.56 per 1,000 population means that the
present need is for roughly 63 acres of land.
By 2030 this will rise to more than 111 acres Adult Softball Fields
of needed linear parkland.
Within the Tri-City area, management of
Special Use Areas the softball program is divided between
h` the three cities. Each municipality has
informally assumed the responsibility
This classification includes such sites as for certain leagues or parts of leagues.
Pasco's Baseball Stadium/Soccer Complex, Currently, the City of Pasco manages the
Schlagel Park, Peanuts Park, Riverview entire Church League softball program,
Park, the Senior Center, the golf course and which includes men's, vromen`s, and coed
other miscellaneous landscaped areas. The teams. In addition to the Church League,
recommended standard reflects the ratio the City also schedules the Junior Olympic
as adopted in 1996. At the present time League Softball program.
an additional 80 acres of land are needed,
and an additional 259 acres of land will be Since many of the softball leagues use fields
needed by the year 2030. all over the Tri-City area, it is difficult to
assess the individual city's needs. Based on
the analysis, the average ratio is 1 field per
Total Park Land Needs 3,000 population. If this ratio is applied to
the current Pasco population there is a need
The adopted standard is higher than the for a total of 19 softball fields (10 additional
current total parkland. Much of the existing fields). By 2030 there will be a need for
parkland in the area is devoted to special a total of 29 softball fields (20 additional
use areas, large urban parkland, or the fields).
regional park category, such as the golf
course and Sacajawea State Park. The Youth Baseball Fields
areas currently being served by parks reveal
community park and neighborhood park site
needs. Parks are not serving a significant There are two private organizations that
portion of the planning area, particularly the sponsor youth baseball in the Pasco area.
unincorporated area to the west. There is Currently, the Pasco Little League does the
a deficit of 555 acres of parkland today and scheduling for league games, which are held
1,280 acres more parkland will most likely at Little League Fields. Practice locations
be needed by 2030. vary depending on the preference of the
coach. The Pony and Colt leagues use three
Franklin County has a role to play in the fields, two of which are on school grounds.
provision of total parkland, too. It should be From the inventory of baseball fields, there
planning for and acquiring parkland in the are 10 youth baseball fields available. The
Riverview area, the unincorporated territory City and the School District should provide
surrounded by Pasco.
6 Inventory & Need
enough fields to support its population. The Walking Trails
average ratio is 1 field per 2,900 population
applied to the current Pasco population
provides an approximate present need of There are 15 miles of walking trails in the
4 more fields. By 2030, a total of 30 fields Pasco area. They consist of a 6.4-mile
(20 additional fields) will be needed. Franklin County Trail along the Columbia
River, a one-mile trail around Road 68
softball fields, and a 6.2 mile paved trail
Soccer Fields along the Interstate 162 Freeway. There
is another 1.4 miles of trail that on the
levee. The Port of Pasco is constructing
The Tri-City Youth Soccer Association approximately 2 miles of trail extending
sponsors the entire youth soccer program west from Sacalawea State Park and the
in the region. Most of the teams originate City plans to construct another 0.6 miles
from outside the Pasco area. In addition, in 2005 or 2006. There is also a 2.2-mile
there is a major competitive league within cross-country course that is used for trail
this club. A separate adult league also purposes. The recommendation is for off-
operates at the Pasco Road 36 facility. street pedestrian and bicycle paths oriented
Soccer in the Pasco area is played on a primarily to recreation use. The standard
regional level. Because the teams originate shows a need for 28 miles more trails
from all over the region, it is difficult to now, although there are 1.4 miles being
identify only the City of Pasco teams. The developed currently, and 10 miles more as
recommended standard of 1 field per 2,000 the area develops. Wherever possible, trails
population means that there is an adequate should be developed in conjunction with
number of fields at the present time. linear park development.
However, the facilities inventory and Aquatics Facility
stakeholder interviews indicate the existing q Y
fields are overused, which may indicate
the LOS is too low or, more likely, the A feasibility study for an indoor regional
fields are being used by other user groups aquatic center was developed in April 2004.
like Lacrosse. The Road 36 fields are not Public meetings were conducted with about
adequate to support the level of use they've 150 Tri-City area citizens participating and
experienced. By 2030 an additional 20 providing input. A consultant provided a
fields will be needed. Additionally as fields concept design incorporating size, scope,
are developed the City of Pasco should and configuration of the proposed facility.
consider lighted synthetic turf fields that The facility would include: family leisure
allow heavier prolonged use. water activities, year-round water safety
instruction, and organized recreational and
Tennis Courts competitive activities.
The study included:
There are 29 tennis courts in Pasco located 0 10 lane 50 meter competition pool
at both parks and schools. Not included with bleacher seating for Soo
in this inventory are the occasional tennis
courts found in apartment complexes ■ 30'x75'teaching pool
or other private housing projects. The 0 Childcare
inventory indicates that Pasco needs an
additional 9 courts to serve the present ■ Changing rooms
population and 29 courts by 2030. ■ Sauna and steam rooms
■ Retaii
■ Outdoor water slides, wave pool,
and a picnic areas
City of Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan Update - December 2010 7
City Recreation Departmental Services
Facilities and Areas All of Pasco's recreation facilities and
programs are open and available to the
The City's Park system consists of 17 general public regardless of race, color,
neighborhood parks, one community park, creed, sex, religion, or national origin.
and 13 special use areas. The following While the Department has not made a
table summarizes the facilities at each park major effort to link its services to other
site. non-recreation programs such as crime/
drug prevention, youth at risk programs,
housing, or economic development, it does
Other Public Facilities participate with the school district help in
offering programs to minimize drug and
There are also other facilities available to crime activity.
the Pasco community. Appendix A and B The City offers a wide range of recreation
provide a complete listing. The County services based on community demand. The
has several Pasco area recreation sites Senior Center and Martin Luther King Center
that are mostly developed but may not serve special population groups. New
be maintained adequately. The State has facilities are now designed to accommodate
one site. Schools are also an important special population needs in terms of access
resource for recreation and open space. and recreation opportunity. The City does
The City Parks and Recreation system not own or maintain facilities designated
extensively uses school district facilities for as having historical or architectural
recreation programs. This includes fields for significance.
outdoor sports, gymnasiums for volleyball
and basketball, and classrooms for special The residents of Pasco are the primary
interest groups. beneficiaries of these recreational services,
although unincorporated areas of Franklin
County and the adjoining cities, Kennewick
Table 5.Q3 Recreation partieination and Richland, also benefit. Table 5.03
summarizes recreation participation levels
for the major activities offered by the
1996 1997 2002 2003 Department in parks and school facilities.
Aquatics 37,475 37,693 39,338 43,271 /�
5pecial Events 5,936 7,630 9,239 9,952 Services for minority
�y-y linority
Adult Classes/ 6,707 6,957 6,975 7,038 populations and the
Activities
Youth Classes/ 2,416 2,555 2,735 2,917 elderly
Activities
Adult Sports 24,033 24,694 25,928 26,976 The City provides programs and services
in areas with high minority populations,
Youth sports 27,154 27,902 29,536 23,922 including hiring a recreation specialist
Sr. Classes/ 37,063 38,101 37,871 38,968 located in the Martin Luther King Center
Activities funded by a HUD block grant that provides
Golf 61,000** 64,000** 51,344 49,362 alternate recreation programs for youth.
Total 202,797 209,332 200,995 206,306 The City operates the Pasco Senior Center
with state and federal grants assisting in
Units of participation are equal to the number of times an with
individual participates in a particular activity the areas of nutrition programs and other
IVUrnbersmaybeincorrect because of the accounting system related activities. Programs are available to
employed durirgtheseyears anyone over the age of 50 living in Franklin
8 Inventory & Need
County. This center provides a variety of Table 5.04- Private recreation providers
recreation and social activities specifically
designed for the elderly population, and
meets most needs of this population group.
American Youth Soccer
Youth soccer program
Assoc
ContrapcG
League
Recreational Babe Ruth League Baseball program
Services Baptist ChurchSOftball Softball program
Big Cross Cross Country running
course
Public Agencies Boys and Girls flub Recreation al+BducaticraI
Parks and Recreation works closely with the Pasco program
School District to provide a wide range of recreational Court Kids Basketball program
activities. Schools are extensively utilized forvarious
sports such as basketball, soccer, baseball and Pasco Youth Football Football program
tennis, and classrooms are used fort ndoor recreation Pasco Little League Baseball program
programs. In turn,the city permits the schools to
use their facilities for mayor school events such as the Pasco Soccer Adult League Adult soccer program
State cross Country Championships and use of the
city pools for physical education programs. Also,the Tn-city Girls Fast Pitch Softball program
Tri-City area cities work closely to coordinate various Tri-City Youth Soccer Assoc. soccer program
recreatlonprograms. This is particularly true ln
sports, with each city offer ng certain non-competing YMCA -ball,foot Indoor soccer,
T-ball,football Instruction
sports programs.
Private Service Providers since 1988. A new operatortook overthe golf
course management in 2001 with an Improved record
and Community Service keeping system
Organizations
Parks and Recreation works closely with many private
and non-public organizations to coordinate programs
and activities. Sometimes the City provides only
the facillties and the private groups operate the
programs. Some of these organizations Include Grid
Kids Football, National Little League and the Tin-Cities
Youth Soccer Association, Many are oriented toward
a specific sport but represent an area beyond the City
of Pasco, There are many private service providers
that offerspecific types of recreation programs and
opportunities. Coordination with community service
organizations is mostly Informal
The City works closely with theYMCA and other
service providers for provision of a full range
of recreational opportunities. The YMCA, with
assistance of the City, provides programs in the
minority and low-income areas of the City. The City
contracts with the YMCA for programs at the Martin
Luther King Center.
The City has also contracted Out the maintenance and
operation of Its mu nicipal golf course,Sun willows,
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Capital J
Facilities
This chapter orders and prioritizes parks
and recreation system improvements, ' . _-
including general cost estimates and likely
funding sources. _ ,J
Some important ideas and steps should
be kept in mind to make this a successful
plan. The following points will help in
implementing the ideas developed here.
Program and Services FIgure6.01-Keeping the parks and recreation systen,working
requires,'Pvestmentin capita;Facilities,both in terms or"
rehabilitation and in new construction. Frequ ere tly,design and
development decisions,made in capital programming can help
Program Evaluation reduce continuing maintenance costs, too. (Image source:Studio
cascade,In C.)
The Department should continue evaluation of
recreation programs and make changes Lased on
interests and varying instructor ability. health and fitness clubs. U ifDrtUrately, not all Pasco
residents can afford these facilities. Ways to build
affordaLle private facilities can include construction of
Encourage Other Recreation private facilities on public land, subsidized operations,
Providers and franchise operations.
The City cannot and should riot provide all recreation
services demanded by the Public. To meet this Evaluate the Fee Schedule
demand,the City should bethe lead coordinating
agency in encouraging other Public and quasi-puLlic From time to time the City should evaluate its policy
agenciesto assist in meeting these needs, on fees and charges.
Development of Private Sector Management
Recreational Facilities
The city of Pasco does not accomplish all the The small size of the Parks and Recreation
recreation needs in the community. Private clubs Staff allows the department staff to
and commercial interests could provide some remain connected through the structure.
recreation opportunities including tennis and swim Many of the potential communication and
clubs, racquet clubs, golf clubs, Lowling alleys, and bureaucracy problems found in larger
organizations are not present. There is
still room to make some improvements. The Cou my has implemented a park impact fee
Some specific recommendations will make system that uses the same district boundaries as
the Department operate more efficiently Pasco allowing for orderly tracking and transfer of
Including: parks fu rids onannexation. But the pla rring for and
acquisition of parkland will be key.
Department Policies
City/School District Cooperation
To help maintain a level of consistency,a policy
manual should be prepared that deals with Cooperation for 7oi nt use of areas and facilities
the various operations managed by the A&CS between the A&CS Department and the Pasco School
Department. Currently, policies have been developed District is formalized through an interlocal agreement
for certain activities but do not coverthe entire between the District and the City. The school district
operation. Cnce in place,they will help the staff to has assisted In providing Indoor facilities to support
administerthe various programs it offers, the City's winter recreation programs as well as
playground areas foroutdoor athletic leagues. The
use of the school distnct's physical plant allows the
Park Maintenance Management A&CSDepartmentto Concentrate Its resourceson
System acquiring and developing recreation areas without
The City should approach park maintenance on duplicating indoor recreation facilities. There is also
a systematic basis by developing an operations an agreement to jointly develop and operate school
program that schedules work on a yearly basis. It Playground/park facilities.
should Include a complete inventory of each park site,
establish maintenance and performance standards, Periodic Evaluation of Goals and
develop cost reporting systems, identify maintenance Objectives
priorities, and prepare a yearly work schedule By
approaching park and facility maintenance on a Because values and economic conditions change,
systematic basis, crisis planning can be reduced and the City should periodically reevaluate the goals and
maintenance tasks spread out more evenly overthe objectives described In the leisure services program
year resulting in higher maintenarce levels at a lower offered by the City.
cost.
City/County Cooperation Continuing Citizen
The City of Pasco has the responsibility for providirig Participation
recreational areas,facilities,and progra ms within
the incorporated areas of the City, Franklin County's It is recommended that the City encourage
responsibility forthe Riverview areas is of particular continuing citizen participation for reviewing
interest to the City of Pasco because of possible and implementing this plan. The City
annexation In the future Even without annexation, already has two citizen-based committees
many Riverview residents presently utlllzethe City's to help keep parks and recreation
park and recreation programs, areas,and facilities. programming on track:
The unincorporated Riverview area could experience
population growth generating a need for several
neighborhood parks and additional community parks. Parks and Recreation Advisory
These points show the need for cooperation between Council
the City of Pasco and Franklin COL my for park and
recreation provisions within the Riverview area. This The Parks a rid Recreation Advisory Council (PRAC)
is of particular concern as this area may a nnex into helps staff design its recreation programs,target
Pasco. It is essential that Franklin COL my act to facilities Investments and manage Issues related
acquire and preserve parkland In Riverview, making to the parks and recreation system. This group is
su re that new development there wl11 be adequately appointed by the City Council.
served.
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Senior Services Advisory
Corn m ittee
This group, also appointed bythe City CPUncil,
advises the Council on programs, activities, and
gm
interests of senior citizens as they relate to the Senior
Center. "
Regional Coordination '
of Recreation Services ���
The unique Tri-City area has three cities
and two counties within close proximity to
each other providing varied levels of park ,
and recreation service. Coordination of
services, especially sports programs, is very
important. The Cities (Pasco, Richland, and
Kennewick) all offer full park and recreation
programs while Benton and Franklin
Counties offer limited park programs with
no recreation programs. The three titles
informally decide which programs each
community offers.
Figure 5.02-keeping pace a-ith community demand for parks
A more formal organization can be formed will require development of new parks andrehabiliteticn of
for coordination of regional programs existing ones.(Image seurce:.Stu)dlo Caseade,Inc.)
including:
■ Joint maintenance operations
provide a more complete description of
■ Construction of majorsports these various facilities, their condition
Facilities and recommendations for specific
■ Coordination of athletic field use for Improvements.
regional sports competitions
In 1996, the City developed a plan for
■ Planning and coordination of trail long-range development of Pasco's central
systems that pass through different waterfront. The intent of the plan was to
municipalities develop a multi-use waterfront development
■ Planning and coordination of that complements the surrounding
regional park facilities neighborhoods, and links the Columbia River
with the Central Business District. This plan
■ evaluation and coordination of establishes goals and objectives for river
special recreation programs shore enhancement and a phasing program
■ Discussions on issues ofjoint for its implementation. Phase I (Road 26 to
interest(School District agreement). 13th Avenue) and Phase 2 (13th Avenue to
Boat Basin) development includes a paved
New Park Development multi-use trail, interpretive signs, pedestrian
amenities, and lawn and tree plantings
along the levee. Subsequent phases will
There are several proposed parks and include shoreline reconfiguration and
facilities proposed, as summarized redevelopment of surrounding land uses.
in Table 6.01. Appendices A and B
City of Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan Update - December 2010 3
The Port of Pasco link from the Boat in an "apples vs. oranges" type of problem.
Basin is primarily along the water. A This section aims to aid in comparison and
few connections to Sacajawea Park and strategic decision-making by establishing
Columbia Basin Community College will six criteria against which each project
utilize on-street bike lanes and separated is judged. As some criteria are more
shoulders. The City should develop several important than others, the scores under
intermediate connections using bike lanes each are weighted to reflect relative value.
and local streets. These routes will provide In Table 6.02, project scores have been
important north-south linkages and connect totaled by multiplying each initial score and
major features within the community weighting factor.
including schools, parks and the downtown
core. Recommendations have also been
made for bringing each facility up to an
(Include new information about the current acceptable level for recreational use. As
waterfront collaborative planning effort.) needs for some parks are quite extensive,
improvement priorities should follow those
Proposed Indoor set forth in Table 6.02.
Swimming Pool Criteria
The Regional Aquatic Center will impact The following criteria create the basic
all pool facility projects in the Tri-City framework for measuring specific projects
region. There are currently no public identified in this plan. Each project is
indoor swimming pools in the Tri-City area. scored on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being
The swimming pool at Memorial Park was best under each criterion. That score is
recently updated but the pools at Kurtzman then multiplied by the criterion's weight,
Park and Richardson Park are at the point resulting in a weighted score for that
of where substantial updating is needed. particular criterion. These weighted scores
These pools are continuing to get more use, are then summed in the far right column,
and no additional facilities have been added representing the total weighted score for
to compensate for the increase. each project. This allows the projects to be
prioritized according to total score and then
An aquatic center will draw users from programmed over upcoming budget years.
the entire region. There is a need within
the large urban park and community ■ Health, Safety and Welfare - The
park facilities for regional swimming extent to which the proposed
opportunities, which are not available within project is necessary to meet the
the Tri-Cities region. The resource and public's health, safety and welfare
commitment from all jurisdictions is needed needs.
to create a strong partnership for the facility 0 Resident Priority - The extent to
and there will be continued discussions on which the project is supported
how to make the project succeed. by the community's expressed
recreation and parks preferences.
Prioritizing ■ Level or Service - The extent to
which the project maintains levels of
service as defined in the parks plan
Pasco has limited funds to expend on park or capital facilities element of the
and recreation system improvements, so comprehensive plan.
it needs to prioritize the various projects
by relative importance. In some cases, ■ Cost-Effectiveness - The extent to
however, it is difficult to compare different which the project produces the most
types of projects to each other, resulting "bang for the buck."
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Table 6.01- Existing and new parks and facilities
Neighborhood Park Sites(53 Acres Proposed)
5 Sunny Meadows Park Robert Wayne Or. Existing Park
10* McGee Park (McGee) Horizon Dr and Desert Plateau Or. Existing Park
5 Heritage Park Park St and Road 44 Existing Park
6* 24th Avenue(Rowena Chess) 24th Ave, north of Sylvester Existing Park
5 Richardson Park 1910 Richardson Existing Park
2 Lucas Park 14th and Lincoln Existing Park
2 Centennial Park 5th and Pearl Existing Park
3 Sylvester Park 5th and Sylvester Existing Park
3 Mercier Park 7th and 8 Street Existing Park
7 Kurtzman Park 321 S. Were Existing Park
8* Vintage(Maya Angelou) Road 84, north of Sandifur Parkway Existing Park
5 Liberty Park About Road 92,north of FCID canal Existing Park
5 Marie Road 64, south of Court Street Proposed Park
5 Livingston Road 44, north of Viernett Road Proposed Park
5 Emerald Estates Road 40,north of Sandifur Parkway Proposed Park
5 Casa Del Sol Road 46, north of Burden Existing Park
8* Crossings Road 60,north of Sandifur Proposed Park
5 W Pasco West of Road 100 Proposed Park
5 Chapel Hill Road 60,south of I-182 Proposed Park
5 Franklin Road Franklin Rd.,at Rd.72 Proposed Park
5 Linda Loviisa Road 56,south of Burden Proposed Park
community Parks Sites(55 Acres Proposed)
13 Memorial Park 1520 W.Shoshone Existing Park
5 Court&Road 48 (County Soccer) Existing Field(expansion possible)
13 Highland Park Wehe and Adeiha Existing Park
55 Cross Country Course (Port of Pasco Property) Existing(improvement possible)
Large Urban Park Sites
95 Chiawana Park (County park site) Existing Park
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Table 5.01 (continued) -Existing and new parks and facilities
Regional Park Sites
284 Sacatawea State Park (State park site) Existing Park
Linear Park Sites
25 Wade Park Along the Columbia River Existing Park
Special Use Area Sites
65 Baseball Stadium,Soccer, Road 66,north of Hwy 162 Existing Fields
Softball Complex
4.5 TRAC Soccer Fields Road 68,Burden Road Existing Fields
10 Road 36 Soccer Fields Road 36 Existing Field
132 Sun Willows Golf Course 1825 Sun Willows Blvd. Existing Course
1 Senior Citizens Center 1315 N.7th Existing Center
7 Volunteer Park 4th and Marie Existing Park
1 Library Park 1320 W, Hopkins Existing Park
7 Riverview Park 1760 and S."A"Street Existing Park
1 Cable Bridge Park 1301 S. 10th Ave Existing Park
3 Schlagel Park S. 4th and Washington Existing Park
1 Peanuts Park 4th and Lewis Existing Park
1 wayside Park E Lewis and Main Existing Park
3 Wade Park Boat Launch Road 56 Proposed renovation w/picnic
Trails
FCID Canal Proposed Troll
Sacatawea Heritage Trl,(I) 20th to 13th Ave Existing Trail
Sacajawea Heritage Trial.(II) 13th to Boat Basin Existing Trail
Joint Park and Playground(School Name)
• Multiple Use - The extent to which 5.2 identifies those projects to be completed
the project will serve more than one within the next five years. Table 5.3 takes
purpose, a look at the longer term, identifying and
• Concurrent Project - The extent prioritizing projects from 2016 through
to which this project will occur at 2030.
the some time as other, potentially
unrelated project(s) at the same
site.
The following tables provide a prioritized list
of projects for two planning periods. Table
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Capital Improvement Possible Funding
Plan Sources
The action plan develops the strategies A list of possible funding sources is provided
and alternative funding sources for in Appendix D. Of particular note, however,
implementing the plan. The Capital are two potent sources for parks-related
Improvement Plan (CIP) is the key revenue,
component for implementation. The CIP
(summarized in Table 6.04) creates the
framework for acquisition, development, and Recreation and
rehabilitation of park areas and facilities. Conservation office
This plan represents a six-year effort and
is dependent upon funding availability as
well as many other variables with possible Formerly the Interagency Committee for
revision if opportunities to acquire or Outdoor Recreation, the RCO oversees
develop sites not on this list arise. a range of parks and recreation grant
Table 6.02 Prioritized protects 2011 2015
V,'eight
Kitchen remodel
Levee 2-12 lowering,rest roorns
andtrail
East Pasco soccer Facility
Linda Lcviisa Park
Three Rivers Crossing
Chapel Hill Park
FCID Trail development
Liviigston Park
4Uestside corn rnunity park vision
Impact fee ordinance review
8 Capital Improvements & Implementation
programs. One of the most popular is the athletic facilities, provide funding assistance
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program on a competitive basis. Upon completing
(WWRP), funding parks and recreation and adopting this plan, Pasco will qualify
facilities in a number of categories. These to compete for WWRP grants, both for the
categories, including local parks, trails and
Table 6.03- PnaribZed Pru)eets 2017-2030
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Table 6.04- Capita);rprovernerzt p)arz 2011 - 2016
201_/85,000 Kitchen remodel Renovation Senior center CDBG
2011!30,000 Levee 2-12 lowering,rest Develo Lower levee and construct trail, rest rooms, Unfunded
2013,11,100,000 rooms and trail Development Lower
and picnic area
^011/50,000 20+ acre facility allowing for development
2012/800,000 East Pasco soccerfacility Development of four soccer nelds n-ith parking and Funded
facilities
2011/265,000 Linda Loviisa Park Development New neighborhood park Park devel
fund
2012/265,000 Tnree Rivers Crossing Develcprnent Five-acre neighborhood park adjacent to Park devel
proposed elementary school fund
2013/265,000 Chapel Hill Park Development Read neighborhood park south of I-182 at Park devel
Read 50 fund
2014/55,000 FCID Trail development Development Construct trail and linear park. along General fu rid
20151350,000 Franklin County Irrigatic-1 District ROW R.CO grant
2014/80,000 Livingston Park Acquisition Purchase land for five-acre park Park devel
fund
acquisition and construction of recreational in the community. The Comprehensive
facilities. Park and Recreation Plan can and should
be used to enlist community support for its
implementation. This may be accomplished
Park Impact Fees in the following ways:
Pasco charges park impact fees on new ■ The Plan and each major
development to offset costs to acquire park recommendation should become the
land intended to serve the new construction. subject of feature stories for local
Fees charged to the developer are based and state newspapers
on a set amount per residential unit. Pasco ■ The Plan will provide extensive
charges approximately $600 per unit, but material for use by the Parks and
this amount has proven too low to ensure Recreation Department in all public
park land is acquired and improved to keep relations activities
pace with new development. ■ Publicity given to the
accomplishment of each objective
of the Plan will ensure continuing
Gaining Support for public interest.
the Plan ■ Copies ofthe Plan can be used
extensively by the Chamber of
Commerce as the official guide for
This plan sets forth an ambitious course future recreation development and
of action requiring the cooperation and an expansion program
assistance of all members of the park and
recreation staff and other city departments. ■ Maps and layout plans of individual
Special interest groups are also important areas can be reproduced for
to implement all the recommendations of illustrated presentations
this plan. They can be organized to assist in ■ Appropriate sections of the Plan
the acquisition and development of facilities. can be exhibited at strategic public
For this reason, it is important that the key locations such a store windows,
recommendations of this plan be shared theaters, and restaurant lobbies
10 Capital Improvements & Implementation
• Scale models of key areas prepared
as school projects can be exhibited
at the same localities
• The Plan can be the subject of
discussion at civic club meetings
• The Plan can provide source
material for special radio and panel
programs
• Copies of the Plan should be ✓ride;y
distributed to all interested agencies
and individuals
• The Plan will assist the community
in obtaining state and federal
funding assistance.
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Appendix A
Pasco Parks Inventory and Recommendations
for Improvements
Park and Recreation Inventory and Improvements
Recom mend at ion
Contents
Major Issues
Safety
Accessibility
Maintenance
Demand
Specific Park Inventory, Conditions
And Recommendations
Baseball Stadium / Soccer Complex
Cable Bridge Park
Casa Del Sol Park
Centennial Park
Chiawana Park
Desert Dunes Park
First Place Park
Heritage Park
Highland Park
Island Park
Kurtzman Park
Liberty Park
Library Park
Lincoln Park
Lucas Park
McGee Park
Mem orial Park
Mercier Park
Peanuts Park
Richardson Park
Riverview Park
Road 36 Soccer Fields
Schlagel Park
Senior Citizens Center
Sunny Meadows Park
Sun Willows Golf Course
Sylvester Park
Vintage Park
Volunteer Park
Wade Park
Wayside Park
Martin Luther King Community Center
City Hall Activity Center
Trail Systems
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Park and Recreation Inventory and Improvements
Recom m endation
The Studio Cascade, MT-LA team met with the City of
Pasco staff m embers concerning existing park facilities,
conditions, concerns and elementary school playground.
This assessment is based on a tour of the individual
parks and conversations with Parks staff. It is intended
to provide an overview of the existing conditions in Pasco
Parks. Conditions considered include:
■ Overall Condition
o Excellent, Good, Average, or Poor based
on: plant material, vandalism, ADA access, —
field and court conditions, and ,'-
playgrounds.
■ Playgrounds
■ Fields and Courts '--
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■ Pools and Support Facilities rj
■ Parking and Access ,, . -Joy,
■ Irrigation Systems
■ Recommended improvements
During the tour of the parks several major issues became
evident and suggestions formed. The Major Issues
included:
Safety
• Many older play equipment installations have '
features that do not currently m eet the safety ,vz
standards for play equipment. For example:
compacted areas below play equipment and '
insufficient depth of bark, seen at Volunteer and
Richardson parks, among others.
• Som a neighborhood park recreation fields have
little or no maintenance at bases resulting in
eroded areas at home plate and the bases.
• Some basketball courts have had soil erode onto
them resulting in a possible slip hazard. Other
courts are in need of new surfacing.
• Soccer fields have eroded at goals and near center y
field providing an uneven play surface.
• The trail system has areas in need of widening and
lowering to provide safe routes.
• Sightlines in and around parks need to be
assessed, especially at Centennial and Cable
Bridge Parks. Pasco parks department should
consider working with Pasco Police to identify
major sightline and safety issues.
• Assess the safety at all parks, remove trip
hazards, such as those seen at Desert Dunes
Park and others.
Accessib ility
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Recom m endation
• Many of the existing the parks are not fully
accessible, lacking pathways to key amenities.
Many play equipment areas do not have an
accessible route serving the equipment.
• Many of the parks are need improvements in
accessibility to site amenities such as drinking
fountains, picnic shelters, play courts, barbeques
tables and benches.
Maintenance
• Surfacing is needed for the some courts and
other paved activity areas.
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• Basketball hoops had been damaged by users _ —
hanging on the rims. _
• Graffiti and vandalism evident on many park
features such as picnic tables, park signs, play
equipment and other areas. Concrete picnic
tables should be replaced with expanded metal
tables to reduce writing surfaces. Crawl tubes
current target of vandalism and should be
removed from play structures.
• Many site amenities are broken, damaged, or
aged. Drinking fountains, benches, garbage
cans, signs and other site furnishings need to be
replaced if broken or decaying. Examples of this
can be seen at: McGee, Centennial, Memorial,
and Lucas parks, among others. T,
• Maintenance of plant material and trees is , "+
necessary. Many shrubs and trees are dead or
dying and in need of replacement.
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• Kurtzman and Richardson pools have growing t�
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maintenance problems and need in need of
renovation, replacement, or remodel.
• Consider the implementation of irrigation
systems throughout the parks that are
connected to weather stations and moisture 1-
sensors to reduce overwatering.
• Consider the installation of pet waste disposal
areas at locationswhere problems are noticed or
complaints occurs.
Dem and
• Current demand for play fields, soccer fields in
particular is much higher than current fields can
accommodate. Road 35 Soccer Fields can see
around goo people for a weekend tournament on
four fields. Deterioration of fields is very
apparent.
• Increased demand for extended hours of field use
results in a need for field lighting.
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Recom mend at ion
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Recom m endation
Baseball ? Socecr connrslex Sottbnu comocx
65 acres s K-.
6520 Homerun Road
Professional minor league stadium, 4,000 seats, 1 ,000
car parking lot, concession and restroom areas, lit for
night games, 15 field soccer complex, 1 lit field with
seating for 2,000, restroom/ concessions,
picnic/playground, staging areas. Softball complex is 28 --
acres with six softball fields, concession building with
restrooms, water playground, playground, lighted for
night games, two sand volleyball courts, RV parking and
parking on 3.3 acres.
Overall Ceonditian
The baseball complex (1995) is generally in good overall
condition. There are ongoing maintenance issues that
include replacement of damaged curb in parking lots.
The soccer complex (1994) is generally in good overall
condition. The turf was in very good shape with little
damage. Late season conditions should be evaluated to -
modify maintenance practices as necessary. Soccer
goals, irrigation heads, valve boxes and other constructed
elements should be inspected at least twice a year to
check for damage, protrusions and trip hazards.
The softball complex 12000) is in very good condition
overall. The fields, turf and facilities have been well
maintained and there are no major renovation issues.
PI ayg ro u nd s
The playground associated with the soccer complex is
currently not ADA accessible and requires maintenance of
safety surfacing, such as replacing bark and removing
bark from nearby sidewalks.
Fi eld s
No major issues.
Support Facilities
No major issues.
Parking and Access
Parking lot signage could be improved.
Irriaatian Sy sterns
No major issues.
necom. mended improvements
• Improve entry signage and directional control
signage within parking lots.
• Establish a tree replacement program.
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Recom mend at ion
■ Assess trees at south end near trail for
replacement. These appear diseased.
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Recom m endation
Cable Bridge Park
1 acre
1310 South 10'h Avenue
Historical Monument describing the old bridge that was
replaced by the Cable Bridge. Pathway and trail LIG
connection to the River Trail. a
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Overall Condition .
Average overall condition with minor routine maintenance
need for walks, shrub areas, trees and litter pickup.
Address broken stone memorial. Topography gives
potential for hiding areas.
Plavarounds
Not Applicable
Fi eld s
Not Applicable
Support Facilities
Walking trail, interpretive signage, and bike racks.
Park-ing jand Aecess
Limited parking and access. Potential for major trailhead
to access the levee trail system connecting up and down
stream to Sacajawea State Park and Chiawana County
Park.
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Adequate -
Recommended I mDrovem ents
■ Tree replacement
■ Replace broken stone memorial.
• No entry signage, include signage to match other
park signs.
• Trailhead improvements for connection to the
River Trail. Installation of trailhead kiosk with
maps and trail information.
■ Install lighting at trailhead.
■ Bicycle services — possible air compressor for :.yr r
filling tires.
■ Interpretive signage as component of overall River _
Trail interpretive signage program . —
Casa Del Sol Park.
5 acres
4802 Laredo Dr.
Park and Recreation Inventory and Improvements
Recom m endation
New Neighborhood Park with basketball court, picnic
shelters, playground, restroom, volleyball court, and a
walking trail.
Overall condition of park is excelent.
Playgrounds
Playground is new and in good condition. Division of
equipment by age appropriation is good and ADA
ramps are present.
Fields
Basketball courts in very good condition. Adjustable
hoops and surfacing new, court lines in good condition. r -
Support Facilities - f
Supporting facilities include picnic shelters, playground,
tether ball, and portable toilet with shelter.
Parking and Access
Parking is limited to on street. Access is adequate
however connection to adjacent houses to the south by
path or trail would be beneficial.
Irrigation Svstems
Irrigation is adequate slight yellowing of turf in locations.
Review head and fertilizer coverage.
Recommended I mprovem ents
• Develop a trail to connect houses to the
south.
• Remove trip hazard (metal post cut to 4"
above concrete).
• Connect second picnic shelter by path for
ADA accessibility
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Recom m endation
Centennial Park
2 Acres
North 5"' Avenue and West Perl Street
Playground, picnic area, swings, small path and
basketball court. ai � q`, t
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Overall Condition
The park is in poor condition overall. It appears to get
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heavy use and many elements show heavy wear.
Vandalism, such as damage to amenities like drinking -
fountains and picnic shelters, as well as graffiti is a major
issue.
Plavarounds
The playground is in average condition. Issues include lack of an accessible route from the
sidewalk to the playground, seating and vandalism in the
form of writing and graffiti.
Fields? Courts
Existing basketball court appears to be well used and is
located well away from the playground to minimize
conflicts. The surfacing needs replacement along with
one of the hoops which is missing. Some large cracking
beginning to occur in concrete.
Suriyort. Facilities
Picnic shelters and benches are a target for vandalism.
The shelter has holes in the roof, many bent roof slats,
and graffiti on posts. Drinking fountain is not functional,
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missing full pieces.
Parking and Access y
On-street parking only, adequate for size of park.
Irrigation Systems
No recommendations +
Recommended I mprovem ents _.
■ Resurface the basketball court
■ Tree replacement r addition
■ Paint or modify fence on north property line with
vines to minimize graffiti.
■ Remove asphalt path along top berm or connect
path to sidewalk. Consider lowering/modifying
berm to open up park to views of the north
property line and fence.
■ Improve r' replace lighting.
■ Replace or re-paint park sign and benches that currently are worn and victim to
graffiti.
■ Replace missing swing and basketball hoop.
■ Drinking fountain damaged and not working, replace.
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Recom mend at ion
■ Replace concrete picnic table with expanded metal table.
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Recom m endation
Chiaw an Park . Franklin County
127 Acres. 25 Developed
2201 Road 96
Picnic areas, access to trail, playground, and volleyball
court, boat launch.
Overall Condition ' _
Overall condition of the park is average with aging
amenities. Playground consists of old metal equipment,
parking is in good condition, and access to trail could be
improved.
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PIaycirounds
Playground is consists of all metal equipment with sand
surfacing. Playground should be replaced and addition of .
accessible paths and ramps should be included. r
Fi eld s
Not applicable
SuL]pQrt Facilities
Facilities include boat launch at west end and picnic
areas. No restroom s available.
Parking and Access
Parking is adequate. Entrance to trail and pedestrian �•
circulation should be improved. Trail entry currently
follows an access road, with no defined walk or sidewalk
for pedestrians. - I
Irrigation systems
The irrigation system is average showing areas of bare
and dry spots that need be assessed.
Recommended improvements
■ Renovation of playground, replace play ,
equipment, safety surfacing, and provide ADA
access.
■ Improve entry to trail `
■ Addition of picnic benches and shelters
■ Addition of benches and trash cans r:•
■ Addition of restroom facilities
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Recom m endation
Desert Duncs Perk
5 acres
Cathedral Drive
Desert Dunes is a relatively new neighborhood park with
basketball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms,
and walking trail.
Overall Condition
Park is relatively new and condition is excellent overall.
Entries are located at every corner. Wall around utilities
is aesthetically appealing. No park sign is posted as of
now.
Plavarounds
Playgrounds are new and provide ADA access.
Fi eld s
Basketball courts new and in very good condition.
Surfacing has many years of use left.
Support Facilities ` Q,
Picnic shelter new and in good condition with path
connecting. Drinking fountains and garbage cans are
new, functional, and positioned in good locations.
Parkina and Access
Park is limited to on street parking. Access at every
corner is good and walking path around park ideal.
Steep slope potentially problematic for some users.
Irrigation Systems
Irrigation system is good overall; a couple of small dry
spots need be addressed.
Recom m ended I mprovem ents
• Some protruding objects need be removed to
reduce trip hazards.
• Circular concrete pads currently empty. Could
place picnic table or tether ball posts here.
Otherwise remove.
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First Place Park
Acres
New park not listed on city website yet.
Overall Condition
New neighborhood park. Good Condition.
Plavarounds
New playground equipment, good condition.
Fields
Large field area.
Support Facilities
Portable bathroom and shelter and picnic shelters
available.
Parkina and Access
I rriaation Systems
Adequate
Recommended improvements
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Hcritaac Park
5 acres
Road 42 and W Park Street
Heritage Park includes picnic areas, play field, walking '
trail, small gravel parking lot, and a playground. _
Overall Condition gig
Overall park condition good. There is room to set up
practice or youth soccer fields. Lighting along path is
adequate. No major maintenance issues are present.
Playgrounds
Playgrounds in good condition has good ADA access
ramps.
Fields
Large grass area in good condition and would support
one, maybe two soccer fields or more if used for
younger children.
Suaaort Facilities
Picnic shelter in good condition however needs path rtt'
access to comply with ADA requirm ents.
Parking and Access
On-street parking is available and one small gravel lot
as well, however no ADA parking is available. Path
connects two neighborhoods.
Irricalian Gy2tcrns
Irrigation system is adequate, not problems visible.
Recommended improvements
■ Add park sign at west entry.
■ Barbeques would be a positive addition. _
■ Logs at gravel parking may need replacement in
near future, potential to expand lot slightly and
add concrete curbing instead.
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Recom m endation
Hiahl-and Park
10 Acres
Wehe and Broadway
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Highland Park includes basketball courts, softball field,
picnic area, playground, restrooms and football fields.
Overall Condition
Recent improvements to the park in restoration of the
football field and replacement of the playground
equipment. The restroom facility is in need of renovation.
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The basketball court needs replacem ent/repair of one
goal and surfacing. The overall condition is average.
Plavarounds
ADA accessibility to playground is good, equipment is in
good condition. Access to benches could be improved.
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Fields/ Courts ;
Basketball court equipment repair and surfacing needed.
Asphalt in good condition. Basketball standards bent.
Support Facilities
Restroom facility, football equipment storage, drinking `-
fountains. Restrooms are in need or renovation or 1
replacement. They are currently dirty and show signs of
vandalism .
Parking and Access
Good parking lot and pedestrian access overall. ADA _ '�—,�;
parking is available. Path leading down through # �'
basketball court could cause potential conflict. f
Irrigation Systems
Irrigation system is satisfactory. Some browning and bare
spots where heavy use occurs, review maintenance.
Recommended Improvements
• Resurface and repair of basketball courts and
equipment.
• Improve accessibility site amenities such as
benches.
• Renovate existing restroom facility or at least
Re-paint to one color. y
■ Construct ADA accessible drinking fountains. ""°`
■ Rem ove or paint over graffiti on drinking fountains �.
and other areas.
• Additional garbage cans would be beneficial along
path to football fields and near basketball courts.
• Addition of picnic shelter would be a positive
improvement.
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Recom mend at ion
• Additional lighting needed along pathways and football fields to provide for extended
hours of use.
• Wooden bleachers need to be assessed for use and size
additional may be needed and some may need replacement in future. Consider
replacing with metal bleachers.
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Recorn rn endation
I sland Park
Five Acres
8001 Wrigley Drive
Playground, volleyball court, basketball court, covered
picnic tables, walking path and open turf areas. o ,
Overall Condition N
The park is a relatively new neighborhood park and is in
excellent condition overall. All elements of the park have
been maintained well.
Plavarounds
The playground equipment is in nearly new condition and
has engineered wood fiber safety surfacing and an access -
ramp from the sidewalk to the surface of the playground.
Fi eld s
The open turf areas are not configured for permanent
fields and are generally good shape. Basketball court in
relatively good condition surfacing beginning to crack IF
however has a couple years of use left.
Support Facilities
Picnic shelters in good condition, only one is connected
by walking path.
Parking and Access
On-street parking. Good pedestrian access at the four
corners of the park. Each intersection has four way stop.
Irri+iation Systems
Irrigation system was new with the park.
Recommended improvements �`�
• Additional trees could be planted to provide shade
in summer and to define spaces within the park -
more effectively.
• Installation of one or two additional trash cans
may reduce litter.
• Park sign is cracked and broken at corners,
replace or fix.
• Many exposed utilities could possibly be a safety
issue.
• Assess trees on site, some in need of
replacement. Add to tree canopy to increase the
parks shaded areas.
• Addition of ADA path to picnic shelter.
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Recom m endation
Kurtzm an Park
7 Acres
Wehe Avenue and Alton Street
Swimming pool, wading pool, tennis courts, basketball
court, volleyball court, playground, picnic area, Martin
Luther King Community Center (3500 square foot �L
gymnasium , game rooms, classrooms, and offices) and
public restroom s. -
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Overall Condition
The park has a large number of major facilities for a
seven acre park. Overall, the facilities are in average
condition with recent installation of playgrounds, a small
pool, courts and Martin Luther King Community Center
needing renovation.
Playarounds
The playgrounds are in good condition but lack ADA
accessibility and are situated in a good location for use.
Fields
The softball field is serviceable but in need of renovation. -
Grass and weeds growing within diamond and bleachers
worn. Soccer fields needs maintenance, showing drainage
issues and large holes in turf. Field also appears much
smaller than regulation. Basketball courts has no
surfacing however asphalt and current court lines are in
good condition. .L
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Suonort Faeilitics ° `F
Martin Luther King, Jr. Center
Swimming Pool and Bathhouse
Shelter
Pasco Police Mini Station
Parking and Access
Parking at King Center
On-street parking for pool and softball field
Irrigation Systems
Upgrades to softball field should include refinement of
irrigation system.
Recommended Imorovements •`rA '
• Renovate softball field
o New backstop
o Install outfield fence
o Field lighting
o Bleachers
o Irrigation system improvements to upgrade
play
• Renovate basketball court
o Resurface
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Recom m endation
o Install lighting
• Renovation of soccer field
• Serious drainage problems need be
addressed along all edges of field.
• Deterioration of field near goals and center '
of field
• Renovate covered shelter
• New roof
• Resurface floor
• Install lighting
• Add new landscaping
• Maintenance of landscaping at King Center
sign '
• Tree planting and replacement _
• Pool and bathhouse
o Pool and bathhouse need renovation;
however construction of a new Aquatic x
Center will require evaluation of Pasco's
needs for aquatic facilities.
• Construct paved walking paths providing
accessible routes to play areas and some picnic
tables. Currently no path to restroom facilities.
• Picnic tables
o Currently no picnic tables
• Construct two accessible drinking fountains in
conjunction with picnic tables and pathways.
Reposition barbeques at flat areas not on steep
slopes and near picnic tables.
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Recom m endation
Liberty Park
5 acres
4200 John Deere Lane —
New Neighborhood Park with basketball court, picnic _--
area, volleyball court and playground.
Overall Condition
Good condition overall with some minor issues.
Playgrounds
Playground in good condition overall with minor
vandalism present. Sand tot lot separated from other
play equipment. ADA access is good.
Fi eld s
Turf is in good condition. Basketball court is in relatively
good condition however the surfacing is beginning to see
cracking.
Support Facilities �
Picnic shelter has small holes in roof otherwise in
relatively good condition. Picnic table coating has also
been vandalized.
Parking and Access
Parking is on street and access is good. Path leads to
picnic shelter for easy access.
Irrigation Systems
Irrigation is adequate.
Recom m ended I mDrovem ents '' � -
■ Inventory of site trees, for species and health is
necessary. Currently only deciduous trees are
found in the park, the addition of evergreens r
would be beneficial.
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Recom m endation
Library Park
1320 W Hopkins St.
Landscaping around library including memorial garden.
%,erall C�nditiran -- - a
The turf and trees are in poor condition with the memorial
garden in significant disrepair.
Playgrounds
Not Applicable
Fi eld s
Not Applicable
Support Facilities
Not Applicable
Parking and AcccU
Parking in the Library parking lot.
Irrigation Systems
Adequate
Recommended imr)rovements _
• Renovation of the memorial garden
o Remove broken concrete
• Remove weeds
• Plant new perennials
Consider coordination with garden club for
maintenance
• Tree replacement
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Recom m endation
Lincoln Park
5 acres
5602 Wrigley
Relatively new with basketball courts, picnic area,
playground, restrooms, and walking trail connecting cul-
de-sacs. Nearby bus stop, children use park walk to
reach stop. f ± -K
Overall Condition
The park is a relatively new neighborhood park and in -
excellent condition.
Playgrounds
The playground in divided appropriately by age
specific equipment and has ADA access. Swings
and other equipment in good condition.
Fields
Basketball courts are new and in good condition. Water
from irrigation running over court could cause wear of
surfacing in the future.
Suooart Facilities
Portable restrooms and picnic shelter available.
Parking and Access
On street parking only. Good pedestrian circulation
connecting different areas of neighborhood.
Irricatian Sy2tems
Irrigation is adequate, no major problems. :
Recommended I mgrovem ents
■ Addition of a park rules sign.
■ Regular maintenance of portable restroom should
occur. Currently dirty and has a broken handle.
■ Currently only one light post at either end of the
walking path. Consider additional lighting within
park along path to provide a safe walk between
neighborhoods at night.
■ Consider path leading to basketball court.
■ Assess tree condition. All trees are young, some
in poor condition with dead or dying branches
and damaged trunks.
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Recom m endation
Lucas Park
2 Acres
14th and Lincoln Drive
Playground, swings, picnic area and open turf area.
O%,erall Conalition
The park is in average good condition. A Playground
renovation was recently completed. Heavy noise from the f' +
freeway.
Playgrounds
Playground is new and in great condition. Noted as
popular by users. Cable design ideal for addressing
vandalism issues of writing and burning of tubes.
Fi eld s
Open turf area to west is not programmed for any
activities. Best utilization is for soccer./T-ball practice for
younger athletes. Currently has signs discouraging it's
use for baseball related activities.
Support Facilities A
Shelters and tables show heavy signs of vandalism.
Parking and Access
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Access from the neighborhood is good for pedestrians ~ ;
with lower levels of traffic passing by the park. Parking
is on the street and adequate for the apparent level of
use.
Irricaticn S�+stcrr«s .
Irrigation is adequate. a
Recommended improvements ,.
■ Install site lighting
■ Add concrete tables and pads
■ Systematically replace evergreen trees along ,
street with larger deciduous trees to allow greater
visual access to park and reduce sense of
enclosure.
■ Provide ADA access paths to play equipment and
integral benches.
■ Construct basketball court in western portion of
the park with berming to provide separation from T_
open field.
■ Upgrade landscaping at park sign with separation
of irrigation system, installation of mow curb,
replacement of rail road tie posts and plantings.
■ Maintenance of swing set area, curbing higher
than 1 2" above bark in areas with weeds
becoming a problem.
■ Paint sound wall all one color.
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Recom m endation
McGee Park
10 Acres
4601 Horizon Drive
Play area, soccer fields and open turf area located in '.
conjunction with McGee Elementary School.
Overall Condition . r
The park is in average condition with the play equipment
replacement completed recently.
P I a v a r o u n d s
The play equipment was replaced recently and bark now
replaces pea gravel as the safety surfacing. There is no
ADA access available.
Fields
The fields are in generally good condition with routine
yearly maintenance required to support increasing use of
the soccer fields. a
$uaaort Facilitios
Picnic shelter showing some signs of vandalism.
Parking and Access
Parking is along the street or located at McGee
Elementary School. Access to the park is provided with
crosswalks to sidewalks on the park side of Horizon Drive.
Irrigation Systems
Irrigation is adequate.
Recom mended improvements
• Plantings missing at entry bed. Add perennials and
or shrubs in the entry planting spaces, maintain
plantings at entry.
• Plant additional trees to provide better delineation
between park and school.
■ Addition of drinking fountain.
■ Addition of more safety surfacing for playground is
needed in the near future.
■ Entry sign showing extreme weathering. Replace
or re-paint in near future. -q
■ Provide ADA access pathways to both picnic
shelters.
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Memorial Park
13 Acres
14th Avenue and Shoshone Street
Swimming Pool, wading pool, picnic shelter, playground,
restrooms, basketball court, softball fields, volleyball
courts I �
Overall Condition '~{t �, r x 3fy
Memorial Park is Pasco's most heavily used park. The ;' # � `J
existing facilities are in average shape with a number of
facilities requiring renovation or replacement in the next
few years.
P I a v a r o u n d s
The play equipment is relatively new and has adequate
safety surfacing. The equipment is not served by an -
accessible route. An accessible route to the play
equipment could be incorporated into the parks overall
pedestrian circulation system .
Fi eld s
The existing softball fields are in need of renovation.
Lighting, new bleachers, outfield fencing, and up keep of
the fields should all be considered.
Suoyort Facilities
The support facilities include covered picnic areas, play
shelters, restrooms, and the pool/concession building. A q
need for an additional picnic shelter to support for groups
to 30 people has been suggested. The existing covered '-
play shelter is difficult to monitor by the police and -
suffers from graffiti. Smaller picnic shelters are to be
added in the near future.
Parkins) and Access
The majority of the parking is located in a lot adjacent to
the swimming pool. Parking lot in need of renovation or
re-organization. Additional parking is located along the
perimeter of the park. Pedestrian access into the park
from the adjacent neighborhood. There is a need for
paved pathways within the park to make major facilities
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accessible.
Irrigation Systems
The irrigation system as with other facilities will require -
increased maintenance with age. -
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Recommended improvements
Parking:
■ Resurface parking along north side of park. '
■
Install perimeter landscaping at main parking lot
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Recom m endation
to extend tree canopy of the park into the NE
corner of the parking lot.
■ Implement a tree removal / replacement program
that results in the identification and removal of 4
hazard trees and the planting of two trees for each
tree removed or at least one additional tree
annually.
■ Install additional concrete picnic benches and pads.
■ Install new benches and pads
■ Construct a new open picnic shelter for groups up to
30.
■ Remove unused restrooms
■ Replace drinking fountains and provide ADA access
to them .
■ Renovate existing covered shelter '
o Nev; roof
o Resurface floor --
o New lighting
• Modify structure to increase visibility to the
interior from the adjacent parks and streets.
• Ongoing routine maintenance.
• Renovate softball fields
o New backstops
o Lighting for both fields
o Bleacher replacement
• Equipment / base storage box
replacem ent
• Irrigation upgrades
• Add paved pathways connecting all park
elements.
• Add new landscaping as renovation ? new
construction occur.
• Renovate existing volleyball area and provide
berming for seating and court separation. Plant
additional trees to define area and provide spatial
definition. Maintain sand and turf line.
• Add additional park signage, currently only one at
south east corner.
■ Basketball courts in need of renovation.
■ Shelters adjacent to the pool.
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Mercier Park
3 Acres
7'�' Avenue and 'B' Street
Basketball court, playground, soccer field, softball field
Overall Condition
The park is in average to poor condition with new court
surfacing needed, wear of fields, and vandalism apparent.
A new playground and park sign have been installed with
additional trees planted. The park is well used and
provides a balance of open space with active elements. -
Playcirounds
The playground is relatively new with good safety 1
accessible surfacing yet showing signs of vandalism. No
ADA access is available for the playground
Fields and Courts
The soccer field is in average condition with turf
maintenance to repair areas around goals and other wear
and tear. The soccer goals should be replaced with
moveable ones and adjusting the location of the goals to
spread the wear out should be considered.
The basketball court is heavily used by the neighborhood
children. The court needs to be resurfaced.
Supaort Facilities
Picnic areas have good access. They are showing signs of
vandalism in the forms of graffiti and damage. -
Parking and Access
On-street parking is typical with good pedestrian access
from the neighborhood.
Irrigation S v s t e m s
The irrigation system is in good condition with a couple
dry spots that may need to be evaluated in the future.
Recommended improvements
■ Tree plantings - recommend two per year for the
next five years. =�
■ Resurface the basketball court and replace hoops.
■ Replace the soccer goals
■ Renovate turf as necessary -
■ Remove damaged crawl tube in playground
■ Sign broken in one corner.
■
Address vandalism issues.
■ Consider lowering height of rule signs in order to
engage visitors in reading them.
■ Add ADA ramps to playground equipment.
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Recom m endation
Peanuts Park
1 Acre
4t" and West Lewis Street
Urban plaza spanning Lewis Street with a non-functioning _
fountain. Adjacent to the Farmer's Market.
Overall Condition
Peanuts Park is in need of renovation. A master plan for
the park was completed in 1999. The master plan has a
detailed description of the existing conditions. Plant
material is greatly lacking and the water feature is no
longer functional.
Plavarounds
Not applicable
Fi eld s
Not Applicable
Support Facilities
Restrooms: The master plan notes that the restrooms
are in need of renovation and have been an ongoing
concern with regards to criminal activity and vandalism in
the park. Restrooms now consist of portable toilets with
shelter
Parking and Acccss
The parking lot to the south and the parking along 4th ,, •
Street are adequate for the park. Access from the main
park on the south side of Lewis to the north side of Lewis �
is difficult. Pedestrians need to go to the crosswalk at 4t h
and Lewis.
Irrigation Svstems
The irrigation system needs to be completely replaced
when the park is renovated. Particular attention should
be paid to ensuring that the system does not cause
damage to adjacent buildings and/or flooding in
basements.
Recommended improvements
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Recom m endation
Richardson Park
5 Acres
19th and Perl Streets
Outdoor swimming pool, new playground equipment,
basketball court, recreational softball field and picnic - --
area.
Overall Condition
The park is in poor condition with the recent installation
of the new playground equipment. The pool and pool _ •ter
building are in need of renovation. Maintenance and turf
repair are needed in various areas and the basketball
court is in need of renovation.
Plavaround
The play equipment is new with safety surfacing that is
accessible and does have ADA access from the sidewalk.
Fields and Courts'
The existing softball field is for recreational use only and
has significant erosion at the bases. The backstop
needs to be removed or replaced. It has been
suggested that the softball field be replaced with a
practice soccer field or multi-use field.
The basketball court is in average shape. There are
some areas around the court that need renovation or
modification to restore turf and/or reduce the amount of
soil eroding onto the court.
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Pool and Pool Support Facilities I
The potential development of a regional Aquatic Center
will lead to a discussion of the role that neighborhood -
pools play in Pasco's park and recreation program.
The pool and pool building were identified for renovation - �t
in the 1998 plan and renovation is still necessary for _f r
continued operation. Talk of a potential splash pad to -
replace pool in the future.
Parking and Access
On street parking is available and pedestrian access �.•
from the neighborhood to the north. Pedestrian access
from the west across N 20`" Ave via a pedestrian
overpass. There is a potential for pedestrian-vehicular
conflict crossing W Pearl Street due to the close _
proximity to the intersection of W. Pearl and N. 20th Ave.
Irrigation Sy2tems
The current irrigation system is adequate. The system
will need to modified.
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Recommended improvements- Richardson Park
• Renovate or replace softball field with a multi-use + .
field. ?.
• Install an accessible path from south end to access � y '
the playground and drinking fountain.
• Conduct a hazard tree evaluation and replace trees
identified for replacement. Replace each tree that is
removed with two trees.
• Renovate pool and bathhouse as determined by
evaluation of neighborhood pool requirements after
regional Aquatic Center is developed.
■ Post park rules sign
■ Add additional lighting near playground and
swing set area.
■ Assessment of grade change between top of curb
and safety surfacing in swing area necessary. 1
Change greater than 12" in locations.
■ Addition of swings that older children can use
■ Addition of ADA ramp into playground area.
■ Replacem ent of elements such as trash cans and
drinking fountains. otl
■ Replace picnic table with expanded metal table.
■ Address vandalism issues
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Recom m endation
Riverview Park
17 Acres
1700 South 'A' Street
Picnic area, four Little League Fields, One Babe Ruth
Field, concession stands, entry to trail, and fishing pond.
Overall Condition
The four field complex baseball fields are leased and
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maintained by the Pasco Little League. A single Babe
Ruth field is maintained by that organization. Several
projects are proposed for the remainder of the park. -
These projects will increase use in the areas adjacent to
the baseball fields and require higher levels of
maintenance.
Two fields have been taken out of service however
remain on site, unused or maintained. The site is in
average condition with room for many improvements.
Playgrounds
Not applicable
Fields
There have been seven fields historically, including one –
adult baseball field. Two of the fields are no longer -- -
used. Upgrades to the irrigation system are necessary. -
Support Facilities
The primary support facilities are operated by the Little
League. These include the concession stands for the
four field complex.
Parking and Access
Parking and access is adequate. Access is by car and
non-motorized. Sidewalks or paths to link the park entry -
to the Sacagawea Heritage Trail are not currently _
available. —
Irriaatian Systems
Irrigation system will need upgrades and modifications.
Recommended Imarovements
• Develop a master plan for this park that
incorporates the trail, a trail head, play area
improvements and support facilities.
• Remove unused fields and consider installation of
practice soccer fields.
• Add drinking fountains at the trail head and
fields.
• Update drives and parking lots, pave and curb
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Recom mend at ion
■ Upgrade irrigation system based on master plan
improvements; evaluate system over watering
apparent in some locations.
■ Add new identification and directional signage
■ Add picnic tables and pads
■ Construct paved pathways leading to used fields.
■ Develop swimming beach on the Columbia River
■ Construct fishing dock or pier
■ Increase management of existing trees. Conduct
a hazard tree evaluation, remove hazard trees
and plant two trees for every one removed.
■ Construct bridge over irrigation canal
■ Add site security lighting and ensure access to
trail head for law enforcement
■ Install new play equipment
■ Install trail and trail head with information kiosks
and interpretive signage.
■ No picnic shelters are available, provide shelters.
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Recom m endation
Road 36 Soccer Fields
10 Acres
Road 36
Four soccer fields and with gravel parking lot.
Overall Condition
The soccer fields are heavily used, in average to poor
condition, and have significant wear at the goals and in —
the middle of the fields. The goals were replaced recently
and are in good condition. The parking lot is unpaved
and there are no restroom facilities other than portable
toilets.
Plavarounds
Not Applicable
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Fields
Four soccer fields on two terraces. The fields are heavily
used (up to 900 players during Sunday tournaments) and
in desperate need of renovation. Year round use makes
maintenance difficult.
Su000rt Facilities
Water fountain is in need of replacement. Restroom
facilities consist of portable toilets.
Parking and Acccss
Parking lot is unpaved and very rough with many pot
holes.
Irrigation Systems
Irrigation system is adequate. l
Recom m ended I mDrovem ents
■ Pave parking lot
■ Renovate turf — grade fields as necessary '4 _
■ Provide restrooms or alternative to meet demand
of practices and weekend tournaments involving
up to 900 people.
■ Install drinking fountains and hookup for
concession services.
■ Replace netting behind goals.
■ Assess fencing and replace where necessary. _
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Recom m endation
Schl-aale Park
3 Acres
South 4`" Avenue and West Washington Street
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Public boat launch, full service marina, covered boat
moorage, picnic area and playground.
Ago-
Overall Condition
The park is in average condition with signs of heavy use
and som a vandalism. The trees are mature and the turf
shows signs of wear in areas.
Playgrounds
Not applicable
Fi eld s
Not applicable -V
Sunnort Facilitics
Restrooms are in need of repair and currently fenced off.
The boat ramp and dock are in good condition. The
marina is privately operated. _
Parking end Recess
Access to the park is through a transitional
neighborhood surrounded by an industrial area.
Directional signage is very unclear. The parking area
seems adequate with good separation between the boat ,
ramp and parking lot.
Irriaalian Sy sterns
The irrigation system is adequate.
Recommended improvements
■ Prepare a master plan to evaluate alternatives to
enhance the park and boat launch
■ New directional signage from Ainsworth
■ Children's playground.
■ New picnic tables and pads
■ Addition of covered picnic shelter
■ Pave parking lot and install wheel stops
■ Install drinking fountain ,.
■ Install curbing around driveway and parking lot
■ Identify any potential hazard trees and remove,
plant two trees for every tree removed. Prune �t
trees as necessary.
■ Install security lighting
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Recom m endation
Senior Activity Center
NI A
1315 N 7th Avenue
18,500 square foot center with m eeting rooms, pool
rooms, cards kitchen, dance floor reading area, health
screening, and offices offering a variety of programs for
seniors.
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Overall Condition +-
The overall condition of the building and grounds is
average. Maintenance is needed in planting beds for
weed control.
Plavarounds
Not applicable
Fields "Irk
Not applicable .
Support Facilities
Not applicable
Parking jand Aeeess
Parking and access are adequate.
Irriaativn Svstems
Irrigation system is adequate.
Recommended Improvements
■ Maintenance of shrub beds would benefit
grounds.
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Recom m endation
Sunny Meadows Park
5 Acres
Robert Wayne Drive
Neighborhood park with two small picnic shelters,
playground, basketball courts, field and pathways. +�
Overall Condition I'
The park is in excellent condition. All the equipment and
site furnishings remain in nearly new condition. Lighting
along path is good. There is some sign of mower damage
to the new trees.
Plavqround
The playground is in good condition with wearing in some {
locations. No ADA access is present.
Fields
Soccer field/open play field on the south side of the park
is in good condition.
Support Facilities �
Two picnic shelters. Steel supports of shelters show
some signs of rust and corrosion at their base.
Parking and Access
No dedicated parking. Access to the park is excellent with
a pathway connecting to an adjacent block. Potential for �
a full walking path around open field.
Irrigation Svstems
Irrigation system is adequate. Showing signs of runoff on
to court causing erosion of court surfacing.
Recom m ended I mprovem ents
• Inventory trees. Protect new trees from damage
caused by mowers, remove dying trees, move
trees in conflict with open field.
• Evaluate corrosion on columns for shelter and
implement preservation to control rust.
• Evaluate existing irrigation system in relation to
basketball courts.
• Addition of ADA access ramp to playground.
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Recom mend at ion
Sun Willows Golf Course
132 Acres
Overall Condition
Playgrounds
Fields
Support Facilities
Parking and Access
Irrigation Systems
Recommended improvements
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Recom m endation
Sylvester Park
3 Acres
5'�' Avenue and Sylvester Street ".
Tennis courts, basketball courts, playground equipment, SYLVESTER `A'
rose garden, and picnic area.
Overall Condition
The overall condition of the park is average. The play
equipment is new. The tennis courts and basketball �a 'w `
courts were renovated in 1998 and 2000. However are
in need of renovation again. The rose garden in need of
renovation and circulation should be assessed.
Plavaround I y"
The play equipment is good condition with some paint
chipping and writing on equipment.
Fi eld sa: .
Tennis courts are getting heavy use and have signs of
weathering. Basketball courts are in relatively good
condition.
Suooart F:�cilitics
The restroom building was locked and not accessible,
one portable toilet is available located near courts.
Parkina and Acccss
Parking and access are adequate for the level of use in
the park. Pedestrian access from the adjacent -
neighborhoods is good. Circulation within the park should -
be evaluated. '-
Irrigation Systems
The irrigation system is adequate.
Recommended I marovem ents
• Add concrete picnic tables and pads, replace
vandalized tables.
• Rehabilitate tennis court surfacing and
lighting.
• Ongoing evaluation of existing trees to identify
major pruning and removal due to tree
hazards. Plant two trees for every tree
removed.
• Upgrade and renovate landscaping. Evaluate _
maintenance and support for existing rose — -
garden and restore. Replace plantings at park
sign. Address necessity of evergreen plantings
south of playground.
• Add ADA ramp into playground.
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Recom mend at ion
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Recorn rn endation FA
Vinta+ae Park
8 acres -
5705 Road 84
Park relatively new and connected with Maya Angelou
Elementary School including walking path, restrooms, –
parking, playground, and picnic area.
Overall Condition
Overall condition is good with new amenities and close
proximity to school.
Playgrounds
Playground is in new and good condition with separation of
equipment by age. Some paint chipping apparent. No ADA
access is available.
Fi eld s
Two baseball fields are in good conditions with well-
maintained turf. Backstops in good condition. Sight turf
wear at home base.
Suonort Facilities
Portable restroom facility and picnic shelters are available a
with ADA access.
Parking and Access .-
Park has very good access with a small parking at park =-
entry and access from neighboring school walking path
connecting all amenities.
Irrigation $ystems dam~
Adequate.
Recommended I morovem ents
■ Include ADA Ramps into playground areas. _ -
■ Routinely maintain safety surfacing, rake even and r -
replace wood chips where level is insufficient-
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Recom m endation
Volunteer Park
7 Acres
4t�' Avenue and Marie Street ��--
Playground equipment, meditation garden, walkway
sitting area picnic area with historic train and caboose.
Overall Condition F W t
The park is in average condition with a number of
maintenance issues. The location connects many key .`
buildings in the area.
PIayarounds
The playground and swings are in good condition. The
swings and playground are not connected to the walk 0
system with an accessible pathway and need ADA ramps
into safety surfacing.
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Fi eld s
Not applicable
Suoyort Facilities
The new entrance gardens are in need of routine
maintenance. The parking lot at the historic train in the
north part of the park needs to be resurfaced and
signage needs to be added. The gazebo structure in
:t
good condition.
Parking and Access
Parking along the street is adequate and pedestrian a;• ;Kr,
access is good. Pedestrian access could be improved
with the installation of the remaining pathway system
from the master plan. -�'
Irrigation Svstems >
The irrigation system is currently adequate with a couple
problem areas that need to be addressed. "<<
Recommended improvements �
• Complete installation of the improvements
detailed in the master plan.
• Resurface the parking lot and connection of ADA
ramp to walking path.
• Continue to remove hazardous trees as necessary
and replace with trees identified in the tree
planting master plan. Rem ove dead or dying'
trees. _ k; r?
• Construct a restroom facility as shown in the " �r
master plan.
■ Replace / install drinking fountains.
■ Install additional picnic tables and benches.
■ Address broken concrete around swings
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Recom mend at ion
• Additional bark needed around play area and
swings.
• Address bare spots, weeds, and over growth in
rose garden and perennial areas. Establish
maintenance plan.
• Address vandalism, writing and carving into site
furnishings.
• Address weathering and breaking of sign bases
(tiles).
• Addition of restroom facilities.
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Recom m endation
Wade Park
25 Acres
601 Road 54
Walking and bicycle path, benches, parking, and boat
launch.
Overall Condition
Park condition very good with excellent walking path and = -"
access to the river. Path has good lines and way finding
signage. Boat launch and dock in good condition.
Playgrounds
Not applicable
Fi eld s
Not applicable
unnort Facilities
Not applicable
Parking and Access
Two parking lots are available one paved near boat * - -
launch, the other gravel. Pedestrian circulation very
good, with great connections to nearby houses and
neighborhood.
Irrigation Svstcm .s
Currently adequate.
Recommcnded imnroveMonts d.
■ With the addition of picnic shelters, barbeques,
and possible swimming area park would be even
more popular.
• Assess connection to trail that continues west to
better circulation.
• Additional lighting would be beneficial to provide
a safe walking path at dusk and dawn hours.
• Construct picnics shelter with picnic benches and
barb eques.
■ Consider improvements to add a swimming area.
■ Construct kiosk at entry with trail map and other
information.
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Recom m endation
Ul+aysida P-a rk
1 Acre f
E Lewis and Main '
Wayside Park is a small park with turf and neglected
trees. It could be removed with the construction of the
new Lewis Street tunnel.
Overall Condition -41 tk
Poor, no park sign, near high traffic road and no w
amenities available. - -
Playgrounds
Not applicable
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Fields
Not applicable � p,.
unnort Facilities `
Not applicable
Parking and Access
On street gravel parking with poor pedestrian access
Irrigation Svstems
Currently adequate
Rc:comnjonded imnrcycments
■ Removal or intensive redesign.
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Recom mend at ion
Martin Luther Kona Comm unity Center
205 S. Wehe
The current configuration of the play environment can
be evaluated in terms of key design criteria for a good
play environment. These are accessibility, safe
challenge, diversity and clarity, graduated challenge and
flexibility.
Overall Condition
Overall in good condition and closely connected to
Kurtzman Park.
Playarounds
Fields
Support Facilities
Parkina and Access
I rriaation Systems
Recommended improvements
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Recom m endation
Cifv Hall Activity Center
1 Acre
525 N. 3"d Avenue
City offices, Activity Center (gym), two softball fields
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Overall Condition
The overall condition of the facilities is good.
Playgrounds
Not avylicable
Fields
The recreational softball fields are in good shape
however has no diamond. is
Support Facilities
Gymnasium and other support facilities located in City -_
Hall are in very good shape.
Parking and Access -
Parking and access are very good especially after City
Hall is closed.
Irriiantion Systems
The irrigation system is adequate.
Recommended improvements
■ Consider upgrading softball fields in the future
when demand warrants. -
■ Provide drinking fountain at east end of fields. — �
■ Assess foundation plantings around building. Add -
additional plantings where needed and maintain - -
beds where needed. :,t
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Recom mend at ion
Trail Systems
Key locations have been noted as in need of renovation.
Sections between road 54 and 72 are in need of
permission from the Army Core of Engineers to be
lowered. In addition trail section from road 44 to 100
needs to be renovated and widened.
Overall Condition
Playarounds
Fields
Su000rt Facilities
Parkins and Access
Irrigation Systems
Recommended improvements
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Appendix B
Recreational and Sports Facilities in Pasco
Table 13.01 -Pasco parks and recreation facilities
Professional minor league stadium, 4,000 seats, 1,000 car
parking lot, concession and restroom areas, lighted for
night garner, 15 field soccer complex,one tournamentIaid
Baseball Stadlum/Soccer Special use 65,0 with seating for 2,000, rest rooTlecncessions, picnic area/
Complex/Softball Complex playground, staging areas. Softball complex is 28 acres with
six softball fields, concessicn building with restrooms, water
playground, playground, lightedfor right games,two sand
volleyball courts, RV parking and parking on 3.3 acres
Cable Bridge Park Special Use 1.0 Historic display,pathway, observation area
Casa Del Sol Neighborhood 5.0 Basketball court, picnic shelter, playground,restroom,
volleyball court, and walking trail
Centennial Park Neighborhood 2.e Basketball court, playground, covered picnic area,trail
Large Urban 25 acres developed, Boat Dock, Boat Launch,Covered Picnic
Chiawana Park Park 127 Shelters, Horseshoe Pits,Picnic Area, Playground,Restrooms,
Volleyball Court, and Walking Trail
City Hall Activity Center Special Use 3.5 City offices,Activity Center(gym),two softball fields, playfield
Court and Road 48 Neighborhood 5 C Developed(Soccerfield) Franklin County
Park
Desert Dunes Park Neighborhood 5 p Basketball court, picnic area, playground, restroom, and
walking trail
Heritage Park. Neighborhood 5.0 Playground, picnic areas, play field, and walking path
Highland Park Neighborhood 13.0 Basketball court, softball field, picnic area,playground,
restrooms,threefootball fields
Island Park Neighborhood 5.0 Playground, basketball court, covered picnictables,walking
path,sand volleyball, and open turf areas
Swimming pool, wading pool, basketball court, 2 playgrounds,
Kurtzman Park Neighborhood 7,0 picnic area, Martin Luther King Center(3500 square foot
gymnasium, game roorns,classrooms, and offices),recreation
center,restrooms
Liberty Park. Neighborhood 5,0 Basketball court, covered picnic area, volleyball court, and
playground
Library Park Special Use 1.0 Library, landscaping, memorial garden
Lincoln Park Neighborhood 5 e Basketball Courts, covered picnic area,playground,restrooms,
and walking trail
Lucas Park Neighborhood 2 C Covered picnic area,playground
McGee Park Neighborhood 10.0 Playground, softball fields,soccer fields, covered picnic area
Table s.01 (continued) -Pasco parks and recreation Facilities
Memorial Park Community 13,0 Swimming pool, wading pool, covered picnic area, playground,
restroorns, basketball court, 2 softball fields,volleyball courts
Mercier Park Neighborhood 3.0
Basketball court, playground, soccer field,softball field,
covered picnic area
Peanuts Park Special Use 1 0 Outdoor plaza,fountain, ad)acent to the Farmer's Market
Richardson Park Neighborhood 5.0 Swimming pool, playground,basketball court,softball field,
covered picnic area
Riverview Park Special Use i7.0 Picnic area, 4 Little League Fields,1 Babe Ruth Field,
concession stands
Road 36 Soccer Fields Special Use 10,0 Four soccer fields,parking
Sacajawea Park Regional Park 284.0 Developed(State park)
Schlegel Park Special Use 3,0 Public boat launch,full service marina, covered boat moorage,
picnic area
18,5DD square foot center with meeting roorrs, pool rooms,
Senior Citizens Center Special Use 1.0 cards kitchen,dance floor,reading area, health screening, and
a variety of programs for seniors
Sun Willows Golf Course Special Use 132,D 18 hole Golf course, with golf lessons and tournaments
Sunny Meadows Neighborhood 5.0 Two picnic shelters, playground,basketball courts,soccer field
and pathways
Sylvester Park Neighborhood 3,0 Playground,tennis courts,picnic area,basketball courts,
restroom,park building
TRAC Soccer Fields Special Use 4,5 Developed(Franklin County)
Playground, covered picnic area, restrooms, walking path,
Vintage Park Neighborhood 8 C and 2 baseball fields This park is connectedto Maya Angelou
Elementary
Volunteer Park Special Use 7,D Playground equipment,meditation garden, walkway,sitting
area,picnic area with historic train and caboose, gazebo
Wade Park Linear Park 25.0 Public boat launch, seating areas, and walking and bike paths.
Wayside Park Special Use 1 D Picnic area
Franklin County Trail Trail 6.4 Miles Developed
I-182 Trail Trail 6,2 miles
River Trail Trail 1.4 miles Developed
Rd 58 Trail Trail 1 C Trail around the softball fi elds
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Table i -other recreal faClllties
Captain Gray Elementary Maya Angalou Elementary
Edwin Markham Elementary* McGee Elementary
Emerson Elementary Robert Frost Elementary
Elementary schools
Longfellow Elementary Rcwena Chess Elementary
Mark Twain Elementary Ruth Livingston Elementary
Whittier Park Elementary
Discovery Middle School Ellen Cchoa Middle School
Middle Schools
]ohn McLoughlin Middle School Isaac Stevens Middle School
Pasco High School
High schools
New Horizons Alt, High School
Country Christian Center St. Patrick's School
Private schools Kingspoint Christian School Tri-City Junior Academy
Riverview Baptist Christian School Tri-City Prepatory School
Colleges Columbia Basin College
Go-Bowl Bowling lanes (Indoor)
Safety Shoot Indoor shooting range(Indoor)
Boys and Girls Club Gym, game room, office space, class room (Indoor)
Big Cross 2.2 mile Cross Country running track(outdoor)
Golf Land 9-hole Par 3 and driving range(outdoor)
A•2 Appendix B - Other Recreation and Sports Facilities
Table B.03 - Sports F80bbes in Pasco
Adult Baseball Fields
Baseball Stadlurn (Dust Devils
Stadium) 1 Not available to public use
Columbia Basin Ccllege 1
Pasco High School 1
RlVeFVleW Park(IN'alters Field) 1
Total 4
Youth Baseball Fields
Little League Fields 5
McLoughlin Middle School 2
Qchoa Middle School 1
Stevens Middle School 1
Total 11)
Adult Softball Fields
Memorial Park 2
Pasco High School 1 Limited use
Softball Complex 5 Scheduled use
Columbia Basin Ccllege 1 Limited use
Total 9
Youth Softball Fields
Kurtzman Park 1 Local use only
Richardson Park 1 Practice only
Stevens Middle School 2 Practice only
Total 5
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Table 8.03 (corttmued) - Sports facilities in Pasco
Satter Fields
Edgar Brawn Memorial Field 1
Colurndia Basin College 2
Mark.Twain Elementary School 1
McGee Park 1 Four also for youth
Mercier Park 1
Pasco High School 1 Practice
Pasco Soccer Complex 15
Ruth Livingston 1
Road 48 and Court 2
Road 36 Soccer Fields 4
TRAC Soccer Fields 2 County
Total C
Running Tracks(400 m)
Edgar Brawn High School 1
McLoughlin Middle School 1
Ochca Middle School 1
Total 3
Football Fields
Edgar Brown Memorial Stadium 1
Highland Park 1
McLoughlin Middle School 1
Ochoa Middle School 1
Pasco High School 1
Stevens Middle School 1
Total 6
Swirnrning Pools
Kurtzman Pool 1 Trapezoid; 20-40ft x 60ft
Memorial Pool 1 50 meters x 20 yds.,zero entry, aquatics
Richardson Pool 1 Trapezoid; 20-40ft x 50ft
A•4 Appendix B - Other Recreation and Sports Facilities
Table B.03(continued) - Sports facilities in Pasco
Tennis Courts
Columbia Basin College 9
McLoughlin Middle School 4
Pasco High School 9
Ochoa Middle School 4
Stevens Middle School 4
Sylvester Park 3
Total 29
lee Rinks
TRAC 1 Seasonal use
Gymnasiums
Captain Gray Elementary 1 1 court
City Hall Activity Center 1 1 court
Edwin Markham Elementary 1 1 court
Emerson Elementary 1 1 court
Longfellow Elementary 1 1 court
Mark Twain Elementary 1 1 court
Martin Luther King Community Center 1 1 court
Maya Angelou 1 1 court
McGee Elementary 1 1 court
McLoughlin Middle School 1 2 court
Ochoa Middle School 2 3 court
Pasco High School 2 4 court
Robert Frost Elementary 1 1 court
Rowena Chess Elementary 1 1 court
Ruth Livingston Elementary 1 1 court
Stevens Middle School 2 4 court
Whittier Elementary 1 1 court
Total 26 26 courts
*Outside Pasco's Urban Growth Area
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Appendix C
Parks and Recreation Questionnaire Results
Introduction may have skewed the overall responses,
and acknowledging this issue is important to
understanding the questionnaire's results.
This report summarizes the responses to the
Pasco Parks and Recreation questionnaire Additionally, the questionnaire was produced
conducted as part of the Parks and Recreation in English only, limiting access to the questions
Plan update. This questionnaire was sent to those households with English-reading
to households that also receive utility bills, individuals. The questionnaire required
based on a randomized sample of residential respondents to indicate preferences in writing,
utility customers. Questionnaire responses and the process required that respondents take
were collected through November 12, 2010, action to return the survey by either mailing it
and tabulation began late that m onth. The or delivering it to City Hall. These conditions
questionnaire included 9 questions. Forty-nine m ay also have contributed to the relatively low
questionnaires were returned and analyzed. response rate.
The questionnaire was designed by Studio Questions 6 and 7 asked respondents to prioritize
Cascade, with guidance and review by City of items. This proved to be a challenge for
Pasco staff. The questions were written to learn m any respondents. In response, this analysis
the public's use of parks facilities and recreation concentrated on first or highest priority answers,
programs, as well as their priorities for tax inferring that those items indicated as staving
expenditures on parks and recreation. highest priority is a reasonable indicator of
individual preference.
Issues In question 6, they were given the choices"first
most willing,""second most willing,"and "third
m ost willing."Some responded by checking a
This questionnaire was not m eant to be a level of priority for each item. Others responded
statistically valid survey. The questionnaire is by choosing only three items and ranking each
an instrument to roughly gauge the position of of the three. Since the responses were not
the public on issues. Even though the results consistent, the most accurate way to determine
of this questionnaire are not statistically valid, priorities of the respondents is to review the
its important to note som a of the issues that items ranked "first most willing"to understand
were discovered while analyzing the data from priorities.
completed questionnaires.
In question 7, the question was constructed
There was a return rate of approximately 3.5%, similarly but asked respondents rank each item
with 49 surveys returned from the 1400 mailed. 1, 2, and 3 by writing a number in the box. A
No one under the age of 25 responded to the different problem emerged in the responses to
questionnaire, and nearly half of the respondents this question. In som a cases, the respondents
were age 55 or older. More than 70 percent did as the questionnaire instructed and wrote
of respondents were from areas West of U.S. a number 1, 2, or 3 in the box next to their top
395. The location and age of the respondents
three priorities. In other cases the respondents Questions and
only checked 3 (or more) boxes to indicate
their priorities. Again, as the responses were Responses
inconsistent, this questionnaire report examines
the"I" responses to the question added to the
"Selected/Not Ranked" responses to understand y
priorities. 'Question 1
The information gleaned from this questionnaire
should not be considered statistically valid Considering Pasco's parks and
because of the low number of responses,
the sampling approach, and the method of recreation system generally,
administering the questionnaire. The information please indicate your level of
provided by the responses, however, is helpful — agreement With the following
along with the results of other public participation
activities — as decision makers set priorities for statements:
future funding of parks and recreation programs This question provided the respondent with four
and facilities. statements to evaluate (see figures 3-6 below).
The most common response to "Pasco's parks
and recreation program attracted me to the
community" and 'Pasco's parks and recreation
system is an im portant reason for my staying
in Pasco"was"no opinion." For both statements
the agree and disagree statements combined
with those who felt strongly either way were less
than the percent who responded "no opinion."
More than half of respondents agreed or strongly
agreed (59.2 percent) that"Pasco's parks and
recreation system meets my needs."Similarly,
m ore than half of respondents agreed or strongly
agreed (67.4 percent) with the statem ent"I have
used Pasco's recreation programs."
Question 1:PasaYr parks and recreatlon system attracted Fnatothe cornmunhy.
l
51mn�p dirgvu 4 14'.
Dn�ra 2 4 3�
190 opi nin n 3 2 7%
Agee 2 4 396
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qt ertun 1:Pawn's parks and recreation syrtem it an important rearon for my staying
in Parco.
$in ngly di I-s- 41%
N—Fim,- 3 fi MA
AS— 2222.%
Strongly agree 10 2W
Question I:Pasco's parkrartd recreation rystem meets my needs.
shay j a o 09'�
D S— "639,
N.ep,�ion 22 4W.
Asrw 44 94n
1
strn nply agras 143%
QLwgon 1:1 have used%srn'ss reaealion programs.
$',MnOy dilaw" M 4195
Oiie,�ee �6:95
No,Fin iu 14.A
Agw 4 0
Strongly as— 34.•%
A+2 Appendix C - Questionnaire Results
Question2 Question 2:Please let us know if you two these types of parks facilities,and if you'd
like to Fee more-understand ing that budgets are limbed:
429Y.
Please let us know if Neu ala�l"pen
20 bh
you use these types of
�IObn
parks facilities, and if L—' 8� 59z,a
you'd like to see more
Sped Fieb, i-,-
,e d,
- understanding that
My C.A. I' ss�y Ime them
bee +I'd Gke b see more
budgets are limited. 2W 4 I me them and I'd 14.b,ee more
Shade Perk
Among responses about using m9x Idon'tk-
_,¢
parks facilities, the majority of PicnicA� 4e 0/,
responses were"Water/River
Access" and "Picnic Areas."Those Commun tr Centm :52 IV.
who h
d d
res one they would like o +�•
p Y` t WdedWxrAcceu
see more" of specific facilities said ,
they would like more "Play Courts" Other
and "Skate Parks."A very low
percentage of respondents indicated
that they both used a facility and
would like to see more of that facility.
Question 3
If you've used Pasco's
recreation programs,
please indicate how you'd Question3:Ifyou'veuFedPdsco'rrecreation prcgrarns,pkwe irdicate how you'd rate
rate them: them:
[hildian't P,ognzm• --- '•-• 9z rr.
Responses to this question were
low due largely to the nature of w.th P-5-- 94 PA
9 Y •'cii4.^
the question. The question only TecnPn - ems•
asked for responses from people gram rF� � .
n,d"h P,egmmt 2ar�r.
who had participated in recreation
programs. Since there were only 49 pme5- , 22b/
Map?10-...
,1!', tl&celknt
total returned questionnaires, the AA6,t-4p°,t. 26s n,Cood
responses to this question are low q brh eFM
due to the sample. In many cases, Ah.and Cro t. .m� ,uv, aFbor
fewer than 50 percent of respondents 1—i,°°ndLi— �„M ,;�. 22b'16
ranked a program listed in this M,<ucaonel—d 6due eio nd �~ b�'r•
Y�'
question. The percentages shown in , s 21116%Figure 8 below are low because during °u"°°'s"^°"°" l7i0d^'�"``
analysis, the num ber of"no response" Aqudic,Pmg— Mn11 245h
responses was also recorded.
Other 8�'^
The responses show that the m ajority
of respondents ranked the programs
they participated in as"excellent" or
"good"for all programs.
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Question 4:Please indicate which of Pasco's major park and recreation fadlities yo u
use placing amark in the box on the lefi side of your choice(r):
Memadal Pods _ 90.81.
1
Question 4 Riverview Pork 11 1433.
Sun Wdbwi Goff Coune 24.391.
Baseball 5vdium 40.8%
Please indicate which City Hall Ac6,4C-t., 12.27.
of Pasco's park and Road 36 Soccer FWdr 1439.
Volunteer Park 1633:
recreation facilities you Soccer C—Flex 26.6%
use, placing a mark in Library Pork ':.
MLKCemer 617°
the box on the left side Wee,id.Nrk 209.
of your choice(s): 3oftbWl Complex 143%
_ 79 BY.Overwhelmingly, the most used Chi--P9 k -
er 26 59.
park among the parks listed was
Sen for al—,"Ce Br
Chiawana Park (79.6 percent). The Cable idg rrc Pork r 29.
Other 12.29',
next m ost used parks — with 40.8
percent of respondents each — were
the Baseball Stadium and Memorial
Par k. Question 5:Pkceme Indicate howyou learn about the City of Palsco'r park and
recreation programs,placinga mark in the box on the left ride of your choiaft
Question 5 6,d ie p1N 1e Z%
Imera� 16.39ii
f
Please indicate how you 13477.
learn about the City°ice tF „9�
of Pasco's park and
Pads and Recreattion Guide
recreation programs,
placing a mark in the Advertnemenh 16311,
box on the left side of eomrn—t,Event' 1439.
your choices(s);
Most of the respondents said that
they learned about programs Other _61V,
through the"Park and Recreation
Guide."The next most common
response was"Word of Mouth" and Quertion6:If it vuereto coneto it,what would you he most willingto fund with
"Newspaper Articles." addilionalta dollar.?(°First Mos t Wdling"responses)
F.A.Z paler and rpo dr field, — 12 24,
Question 6
New FaN.r and ipd,field, B 291.
If it were to come to it, VOalldngandtn&Zlreib 229.
what would you be most
willing to fund with kiveramer. 26 01.
additional tax dollars?
ae
The issues with the responses Aquatie iditia 42.99:
received to this question are
discussed earlier in this report. The Indmr t-aa. 224%
results shown in Figure 11 refect
0 1—.
A•4 Appendix C - Questionnaire Results
Question 7:Please indicateyeurtop three criteria,helping the City invest in parks
those items t hat respondents faci INies w wisely as possible:{O First"ranked responses+"Sekcwd(No t Ranked"
responses)
were"first most willing"to
fund with additional tax dollars. P.—.e h-4th-8,..b/ 42 9V,
"Aquatic Facilities" (42.9
percent) showed the highest
response, followed by"River Vaintsfi;nae,taa„ha 327w,
Access" (26.5 percent).
Strvi ng multiple us e1 with een h ftml rty 2 2.4%
Question 7
Acce�ubdty to 4ht soli n cam rnu n Tj te.a1�
Please indicate your
1Wa,l�ilitY G(Nntling 7S 4•Y•,
top three criteria,
helping the City
invest in parks
facilities as wisely as
possible: Q4 sstion S:What i<Yom agegroup?
Like question 6, the issues Under la 00%
with responses to this question
are discussed in the"Issues"
section at the top of this report. asap 0011.
The results shown in Figure
12 reflect those responses
that were ranked "First" or 2s.a< 2a 5?�
were selected but unranked by
respondents. "Ensuring health
and safety" and"maintaining IN 44 1221°
established service levels"were
respondents'top two priorities
with 42.9 percent and 32.7 <ssa 1221°
percent respectively.
ss��o�er a�ovt
Age and
Location Question 9c Yhere in Pasco do you lives
Questions 8 and 9 asked ns,tOJSM f asa
respondents for their age
group and where they lived. All
respondents to the questionnaire
identified themselves as age
25 and older. The majority of
respondents (71.4 percent) said We>tofJ9115 .1.a1e
they live West of U.S. 395 and
16.3 percent live East of U.S.
395.
Pon'!Kmw �2 fJa
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Response Comparisons Park Fa cility Uvage(QuM ion 4)by Rerpondenk age 35.44
In order to learn m ore about responses to the
questions, some responses were compared to Seabdc
others to show how certain deco ographlc groups 4%. >,
responded to these questions. Questions 4,
Inuc c.��r, .
5, and 6 were compared to both the age and
location of respondents. For clarity, item s that
b
received zero responses are not shown in the
figures In this section. mk'
Park Facility Usage by
Age 'Wlunlmr li k
a4:
ow wn See a C.'w
The pie charts below (Figures 13-16) show how On
different age groups responded to the question
of which park facilities they use. All age groups, Park Facility UMV(Qctmon4)byRjKpondentFage45-54
except ages 35-44, identified Chiawana Park
more frequently. In the 35-44 age group, the .r,,.hX
Baseball Stadium was identified more than any
other response and Chiawana Park appeared
second most frequently.
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L� q%
ch.— Y (, -
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/ yam.. Y
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Park Facility Uc ge(Qt a lion 4)by Re pondentR age 25 34 Park Facility Wage(Rumlon 4)by Rewpor7de bi age 53 and Over
Cade Aridgp Perk Ofi.r
P'Ia t�
O!Im•
kknmhf 3+t b+en'ur Park
f
i
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\ ' 7.+L.n / Ras739 Ytc.r fields 24: ^road 76 Seemr7mldr
1 ��`�O• / Suer C..pler 29. ••}� e4.
�.!'Lkmry Rut: VY. library'fide
4Ya 4�
A•6 Appendix C - Questionnaire Results
Method of Learning About tearn Ahots Par m Par kr(Question 5)by kaPondents age 1554
Pasco Parks by Age
cth° Ca7u W
Age was also compared to the methods by
which respondents learn about Pasco Parks. "F,•� ,..,
The respondents in all age groups, except those / 1N
respondents ages 25-3
p g 4, learn about parks
mostly from the"Park and Recreation Guide."
Only respondents 25-34 cited +]ord-of-mouth"
as the most common way they learn about parks.
.ib:Foa.eo.t da MA
In the other age groups, "word-of-mouth"and r•< /
newspaper articles also ranked high.
/1.
Learn About Pasco Parkr(Q ueslion 5)by Rec po ndenls age 25 id _ 1
ors,
Learn About Pasrn Parks(QLjestron 5)by Pwspondenu age 55 and Uver
1 f+.
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Learr About Pasco Par kv(Q uertion 5)by Hec pondonts age 35.4d
1'W
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City of Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan update - Draft December 2010 A•7
First Most Willing to Fund
FiM Atom\billing to Fund(Quecl ion b)by Racpordentc age 45-51
by Age
All age groups were first m ost willing to fund Oho
aquatic facilities with additional tax dollars,
except those respondents ages 55 and older.
Respondents 55 and older were most willing to
fund river access and walking and biking trails.
I i
1 �
r,.1%.. '
Pont Abet ri�lhng b Fund(Quest un 6)by Rat pondentr age 25.31 14
1/iJli�d �
F�7t:: 11tadCC64 �
r.ay •�.r.n6.416,
t
IFirrtAtoet Willing to Fund(Querlion 6)by VArporidente age 93 and Over
for t<�trRrbrad
,\ AyrN IuKir 17K
7�
tndoo•ttmaoetrnmr •',� f.-
t
V/d.N5 Nird INA"5M.l.
IN,
A9��h'M•�M.
First MOO lbilingo Fuld puatnon 4)by"DNA,ntfae35-44
:Jt �
1 I'
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NIP.NIP. lay./
A•6 Appendix C - Questionnaire Results
Park Facility Usage by Method of Learning About
Location Pasco Parks by Location
Chiawana Park is the most used park by For respondents east of U.S. 395, the "Park and
respondents located both east and west of U.S. Recreation Guide" is the most popular way of
395. For those living east of U.S. 395, Memorial learning about Pasco Parks. West of U.S. 395,
Park Is the next m ost used facility. For those respondents cited the guide and"word-of-mouth"
living west of U.S. 395, the Baseball Stadium is equally (26 percent),
the next most used facility.
Park facilitia Urage(Question 1)by Rasporwl> ft Easf of U.S.3ss Leam.khout Pum Paris(Qrrrtion 5)by Rerpondentc East of U.S.395
Cnbl u B n dep Fmk
Ai
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td.at.>nan.
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Park facilities Usage(Question d)by Rerpondentr 1%'ert of U.S.395 learn Ahouf Palm Parkr(Quertion 5)by Rerpordmfr West of U.S.3%
C.be Briigp PWt Rod,.arN
2i,• DrtrF 3Y
f r nH F�.,h1 3Q.
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/• OYc �)Y.
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ttoa J tew `` }
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First Most Willing to Fund Conclusion
by Location
While not statistically valid, this questionnaire
Both east and west of U.S. 395, respondents does provide some perspective on the parks
were first most willing to fund aquatic facilities. facilities most used by residents and what
For those living east of U.S. 395, river access and priorities may be highest for future funding. The
indoor recreation facilities were also important. questionnaire also serves to provide a basis for
For those living west of U.S. 395, indoor future research if the City does plan to consider
recreation facilities and walking and biking trails finding additional funding for parks facilities.
were the next most important facilities. Pool facilities were rated as very important to
important by about half of the survey responses.
This could be either improvements to outdoor
facilities or an indoor pool facility. The responses
show less interest in adult programs and skate
Firs)i�4ost%l ingto Fu,d(Quwtlon 6)by Respondertr East of U.5.395 parks. There was also less interest in community
rh 6nnZporhwa tpom centers.
64:
About 40% of the respondents felt that existing
park facilities were not adequate, and 27%
VC.PDM felt that programs were not adequate. Some
.�.. of the responses pointed to a lack of parks in
t new development or overcrowding while other
comments suggested more improvements like
lighting, benches, and play courts/grounds.
Facilities that are used the most are bathrooms,
Q7f° followed by picnic areas and playgrounds, and
a
water access areas. Sport courts are reported
�s+ as being used the least. There were multiple
_ requests for more bicycle opportunities and
indoor pool programming. People would like to
especially see more rest rooms, neighborhood
parks, trails, and pool facilities, followed closely
by natural open spaces.
First 81ocl Yhitling W Fund(Question 6)by Recpundertr West orU.S.395 More programs in exercise and leisure, outdoor
recreation, and aquatics were requested the
most frequently. Multiple respondents pointed
oe.. row:M �d'R,t to the unincorporated area surrounded by the
western portion of Pasco, neighborhood parks
in the rapidly growing part of the city north of
I-182, and access to the river as items for further
attention.
By Age
*3-0ri,,,,,, Respondents younger than 45 tended to use the
baseball stadium, Memorial Park and Chiawana
1 IM Park most often, while those 45 to 54 prefer
Chiawana Park and other recreational facilities
not listed in the questionnaire. Of those facilities
A*10 Appendix C - Questionnaire Results
listed, respondents in this age group were Households east of 395 would most likely be
relatively evenly distributed. The MLK Center, willing to support an aquatic facility, walking
Cable Bridge Park and the Senior Center were and biking trails and indoor recreation facilities.
notable in that no respondents in this age group Those west would also those, and they would
identi-Fed them as a favorite facility. The 55 support sports Felds, too.
and older groups preferred the Senior Center,
Chiawana Park, Memorial Park and the baseball
stadium.
When it cam a to finding out about the City's
recreational program offerings, all age
groups turn to the Recreation Guide. Younger
respondents tended also to identify the Internet,
word of m outh and community events as sources
for recreation information. Older residents
tended to identify newspaper articles and word
of mouth as their primary recreation information
resources.
If asked to fund new parks facilities, residents
younger than 55 generally favored an aquatic
center. Those older also favored an aquatic
center, but they also wanted to support walking
and biking trails and river access. Those
respondents between the ages of 25 and 34
would also like to see and would be willing to
support improvem ents to and the addition of
athletic facilities and sports fields.
By Location
The questionnaire asked respondents to identify
if they live east or west of Highway 395. Those
east of the highway identified Chiawana Park,
Memorial Park, the baseball stadium, Volunteer
Park and the Senior Citizens' Center as their
most used parks facilities. Those west of the
highway identified Chiawana Park, the baseball
stadium, the soccer complex and Memorial park
as their most used facilities. Generally, those
respondents east of the highway spread their
preferences more evenly across the facilities
choices provided.
Respondents east of 395 rely on the Recreation
Guide, newspaper articles, word of mouth
and advertisements to learn about recreation
programs. Those west of the highway use the
Guide, word of mouth, newspaper articles,
advertisem ents and the Internet to stay
informed.
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v
(IJ v CU
1. Considering Pasco's parks and recreation system generally, please indicate your level of g o Q P
agreement with the following statements: t, 14 K z 0 a (A ti
a) Pasco's parks and recreation system attracted me to the community
Li) Pasco's parks and recreation system is an important reason for my staying in Pasco
c) Pasco's parks and recreation system meets my needs
d) I have used Pasco's recreation programs
e) I use parks facilities and recreation programs In neighboring communities
� 3
2. Please let us knoi,v if you use these
types of parks facilities, and if you'd 3. If you've used Pasco's
like to see more- understanding that v ! � o recreation programs, please --@
budgets are limited: : : indicate how you'd rate them: it U 2 a
a) Neighborhood parks a) Children's programs (ages 3-6)
b) Community parks (like Memorial Park) b) Youth programs(ages 6-12)
c) Natural areas/open space c) Teen programs(ages 13-16)
d) TralIs d) Adult programs
e) Pool/aquatic facilities e) Seniorcitizen programs
f) Sport fields f) Athletics/sports
g) Play courts g) Arts and crafts
h) Skate parks h) Exercise and leisure
I) Picnic areas i) Instructional and educational
�) Community centers ]} Outdoor recreation
k} Water/river access k) Aquatics programs
1) Other: 1) Other:
4. Please indicate which of Pasco's major park and recreation facilities you use, placing a mark in the box on the left side of
your choices}:
a) Memorlal Park b} Riverview Park c) Sun Willows golf course d) Baseball stadium
e) City Hall activity center f) Road 36 soccer fields g) Volunteer Park h) Soccer complex
i) Library Park I) Schlagel Park k) Wayside Park 1) Softball complex
m) Peanuts Park n} senior Citizens'Center o) Cable Badge Park p) Other:
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S. Please Indicate your level of support for the City of Pasco's efforts to improve andlor expand its �* g a
parks and recreation facilities and programs.
a) Existing parks and sports fields
b) New parks and sports fields
C) Walking and biking trails
d) River access, Including swim beaches, boat launches and viewpoints
e) Aquatic facilities, Including pools and special aquatic facilities as at Memorial Park
f) Indoor recreation facilities, including basketball courts and multi-purpose centers
g) Other:
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b. If it were to come to it, what would you be most willing to fund with additional tax dollars? 'Z I (,A'¢
a) Existing parks and sports fields
b) New parks and sports fields
c) Walking and biking trails
d) River access(for example, swim beaches, boat launches and viewpoints)
e) Aquatic facilities(for example, pools and specrai aquatic facilities as at Memorial park)
f) Indoor recreation facilities (for example, basketball courts and mufti-purpose centers)
g) other:
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7. Please indicate your top three M 8. How old are you?(circle one) 9. Where in Pasco do you live?
criteria, helping the City invest in o (circle one)
parks facilities as wisely as possible: c'N a} Under 18
a) Ensuring health and safety
b} 18 to 24 d} East of US 395
b) West of US 345
b) Maintaining established service levels
.) 25 to 34
c) Serving multiple uses with each facility
d) 35 to 44 c) don't know
d) Accessibility to the entire community e) 45 to 54
e) Availablllty offunding f) 55 or over
f) other:
Thank you for your time and effort!
Please return this questionnaire to us by November 12, 2010 - simply:
Mail it to the Administrative & Community Services Department at:
P.O. Box 293, Pasco, Washington 99301
Enclose it with your next utilities payment, or
Drop it off at the Pasco Administrative & Community Services office(first floor, City Halt)
Questions? Call (509) 543-5757 for more Information orto add comments.
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Appendix D
Funding Sources
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition Plan
A special fund created by a coalition of recreation wildlife groups with the intent of preserving
wildlife habitats and open space and developing recreation areas. Approximately $45 million
was allocated in its first year. It was hoped that this amount would be budgeted each year
for the next ten years but it is likely that will not occur. Local agencies must match the grant
amount on a 50-50 basis.
Property Transfer Excise Tax
A tax assessed on the sale of property and adm inistered by local counties and cities.
City General Fund
General City funds allocated to the Park and Recreation Budget. A significant amount of the
Department's budget comes from this source.
Capital Improvement Fund
Money allocated from the City's General Fund to finance major capital projects. The City
currently does not have such a fund.
Park Impact Fees
Development fees imposed by the City for parkland acquisition and development. Fees
charged to the developer are based on a set amount per residential unit. Currently Pasco has
this program in place.
Short Term Special Levy
A property tax for construction and/or operation levied for a set number of years. It is usually
1-3 years. A special levy requires a 60% voter approval.
General Obligation Bond
Property tax for the sale of construction bonds. The tax assessment can be levied up to 30
years. Requires a 609,16 majority approval of 40% of the voters who voted at the last election.
Revenue Bonds
Revenue from the operation of the facility pays for the capital cost and debt service. Does not
require a vote of people unless required by local ordinance.
Councilmanic Bonds
Bonds that can be issued by the City Council. Does not require a vote of the people but must
be paid out of the City's annual operating budget.
LWCF
Grants distributed from the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. Grants pay 50% of
the cost of acquisition and development. At one time, this was a major funding program for
recreation programs. Under the present administration, the program has been cut severely.
The Washington State RCO administers the program locally.
Park Revenue
Revenue from park operations can be used to pay for capital improvements.
Department of Ecology
Grants from the Coastal Zone Management Account. Grants pay 50% and are primarily used
for shoreline acquisition and public access.
HUD Grants
Grants from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development are available for a
wide variety of projects. Most are distributed in the lower income areas of the community.
Grants can be up to 100%. (CDBG)
Aquatic Land Enhancement Fund
This program, funding by the State Department of Natural Resources, will finance up to
$80,000 for acquisition and development of waterfront parks, public access sites and
environmental sensitive areas.
Initiative 215 Boating Funds
Funds received from boating gas taxes are allocated to marine related projects. Up to
$150,000 per project is available but a 50% match is required.
State Bicycle Funds
Money from a portion of state gas taxes is distributed to each city for bicycle trail
development. The amount is usually small and often used to help finance trails along existing
streets.
Certificates of Participation
A lease-purchase approach in which the City sells certificates of Participations (COPS) to a
lending institution. The City then pays the loan off from revenue produced by the facility or
from its general operating budget. The lending institution holds title to the property until the
COPS are repaid. This procedure does not require a vote of the public.
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Volunteer Efforts
Volunteers can be quite effective in terms of contributing cash, materials or labor. Some
playgrounds have been developed in this manner.
Transfer of Development Rights
A process wherein the development rights of a specific parcel of desired open space land is
transferred to a second parcel of land more suitable for development. The second parcel is
then permitted a higher level of development. If the two parcels are owned by two different
landowners, the increased value of the second parcel is given the owner of the�frst parcel.
Work Release Program
An alternative to jail time by providing community services such as working on a park
maintenance crew or providing other recreation services. Cooperative efforts should be made
between the City and Coyote Ridge Corrections.
Conservation Futures Levy
Counties can levy up to $.065 per $1,000 assessed valuation for the acquisition of shoreline
and open space areas. The money cannot be used for development or maintenance. Cities can
apply for a share of this money through the County. Currently Franklin County does not have
this program.
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