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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2667 Resolution k � RESOLUTION NO. 2667 A RESOLUTION expressing opposition to the East Foster Wells amendment to the Pasco Urban Growth Boundary proposed by Franklin County. WHEREAS, the City of Pasco and Franklin County are planning under the State Growth Management Act of 1990 as amended; and WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act requires the establishment of Urban Growth areas around all urban centers in Franklin County; and, WHEREAS, Franklin County is considering amending the Pasco Urban Growth Area by adding 140 acres of farm land south of East Foster Wells Road all as identified under Franklin County Master File Number 2002-04; and, WHEREAS, the proposed Urban Growth Area amendment is being proposed to facilitate suburban residential development; and, WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has an obligation to undertake planning activities for all lands within the Pasco Urban Growth Area; and, WHEREAS, both the City and County comprehensive plans have directed residential development away from the rail yards, the Ding City area and the Foster Wells/395 area for more than 20 years; and, WHEREAS, the City of Pasco and the Port of Pasco have invested considerable public funds for industrial development and job creation in this general area over the past decade, including in particular, the Pasco Processing Center; and, WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has constructed a 100 million gallon industrial waste water lagoon less than one mile from the proposed boundary change and said lagoon occasionally creates odors; and, WHEREAS, industrial development will continue to occur in the area upwind from the subject property creating additional noise, traffic, dust, glare, odor, night lighting vibrations and other activities detrimental to residential development; and, WHEREAS, amending the Urban Growth Area boundary along East Foster Wells Road jeopardizes public and private investment and will create a disincentive for future industrial investment in the area; and, WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has an obligation to preserve and protect public and private investment through proper planning and land use regulation; and, WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council has reviewed the proposed County amendment to the Pasco Urban Growth Area; and, WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council has strong reservations about the land use impacts and the impacts on private and public investment in the area if the existing Pasco Urban Growth Area is amended to include the subject property; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: Section 1. That the City of Pasco is strongly opposed to the proposed Urban Growth Area boundary changes south of Easter Foster Wells Road proposed under County Master File No. CPA 2002-04 for the reasons identified in the preamble above. Section 2. That this resolution be forwarded to Franklin County for its due consideration of the City Council's position when the Franklin County Planning Commission and/or Franklin County Board of Commissioners determine whether or not to modify the respective Pasco Urban Growth boundary. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 3rd day of June, 2002. Michael L. G67ri4son, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney t i f j I i I cloak ry : '• / is f� i � Ys 3� 7 _._._..__ —