HomeMy WebLinkAbout2989 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2 R 1
A RESOLUTION approving a preliminary plat for First Place.
WHEREAS, RCW 58.17 enables the City to uniformly administer the process of
subdividing property for the overall welfare of the community; and,
WHEREAS, owners and developers of property situated in southwest quarter of
Section 14, Township 9 North, Range 29 East, W.M. have requested approval of a preliminary
plat; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said preliminary plat which is
named First Place; and
WHEREAS, following a public hearing, the Planning Commission found the
proposed plat promoted the general welfare of the community and recommended said
preliminary plat be approved with conditions; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO:
That the preliminary plat for First Place located in the southwest quarter of Section 14,
Township 9 North, Range 29 East, W.M., is hereby approved with the following conditions:
1. At the time lots are developed all abutting roads and utilities shall be developed to City
standards. This includes, but is not limited to water, irrigation and sewer lines, streets,
storm water, fire hydrants and streetlights. All type, size and installation of any City
utility shall be according to the current City of Pasco Construction Standards or as
approved by the City of Pasco. Sidewalks must be installed no later than the time each
lot is developed with a house. All handicapped sections must be completed with the
street and curb improvements prior to final plat approval for phases abutting all streets.
Sidewalks shall be installed on Madison Avenue and on Road 44 prior to final plat
approval for phases abutting said streets. Water utility improvements shall include
installation of necessary pressure reducing valves and utility extensions/looping at a time
and location as directed and approved by the City of Pasco.
2. Lots abutting Madison Avenue and Road 44 shall not have direct access to said streets.
Access shall be prohibited by means of deed restrictions or statements on the face of the
final plat(s).
3. All intersections will require setback lines for appropriate sight distances. No fences,
utility vaults or pedestals, or other obstructions will be allowed in this area.
4. Excess right-of-way along Road 44 and Madison Avenue must be landscaped. Said
landscaping shall include irrigation, turf and trees. The species of trees and spacing will
be reviewed and approved by the Parks Department. All landscaping and irrigation plans
shall be reviewed and approved by the Parks Department prior to installation. Water
usage for City Right of Way landscaping shall come from a source as approved by the
City with the connection and meter fees paid for by the developer.
5. The developer/builder shall pay the City a "common area maintenance fee" of$825 per
lot upon issuance of building permits for homes. These funds shall be placed in a fund
and used to finance the maintenance of lands along Madison Avenue and along Road 44
adjacent proposed lots 41-39 and Lots 217-223. The City shall not accept maintenance
responsibility for the landscaping abutting said street until such time as all homes are
permitted in each phase that abut said streets.
6. The developer/builder shall pay the City a "traffic mitigation fee" per the Municipal
Code. Fees collected shall be placed in a fund and used to finance signalization and other
improvements necessary to mitigate traffic impacts on the circulation system within the I-
182 corridor.
7. The developer shall install a common Estate type fence 6 feet in height, with a minimum
2 foot wide by 6 inch deep concrete mow strip centered along the bottom rail adjacent the
rear line of all lots backing on Madison Avenue and Road 44. The City may make repairs
or replace the fencing as needed. Property owners adjoining said fence shall be
responsible for payment of all costs associated with maintenance and upkeep of the
fencing. These fencing requirements shall be noted clearly on the face of the final plat(s).
8.A block wall (fence) shall be installed along the rear of lots of 114-116 and 193 to 207. At
present, a sewer main is located within a sewer easement along these rear lot lines. No
permanent structures can be erected/placed/constructed within this easement. This may
require relocation of the existing sewer line within a paved Right of Way. A common
Estate type fence 6 feet in height shall be installed adjacent the rear lines of lots 208 to
217. Prior to installation the City must approve said wall and fence. The City may make
repairs or replace the wall and fence as needed. Property owners adjoining said wall and
fence shall be responsible for payment of all costs associated with maintenance and
upkeep. These wall and fence requirements shall be noted clearly on the face of the final
plat(s).
9. The developer shall be responsible for all costs associated with construction inspection
service expenses incurred by the City of Pasco Engineering Department.
10. The developer will be required to provide a deposit to the City of Pasco to allow the City
of Pasco to hire a surveying company to perform topographic surveys of the constructed
utilities including manhole lids and flow line elevations, location of sewer stubs, water
valves, water meters, irrigation valves, irrigation services, storm water catch basins, street
lights, fire hydrants, monuments and other pertinent information deemed necessary, to the
satisfaction of the City of Pasco. The developers will be required to provide as-built
drawings for the remainder of the improvements. The City of Pasco contracted surveyor
will be given an electronic copy of the design drawings to then insert their findings from
the topographic survey.
11. The developer shall insure active and ongoing dust and litter abatement activities occur
during the construction of the subdivision and construction of the houses thereon.
12. The final plat shall contain 10 to 15 foot utility easements parallel to all streets as
required by utility providers.
13. The developer shall install a properly designed irrigation system with stubs to all lots in
the subdivision for future irrigation needs. Additional mainlines may be required to be
installed at a time and location as directed by the City of Pasco. All easements/right of
ways necessary to convey an irrigation system to and through the proposed plat must be
conveyed to the City of Pasco. The irrigation lines shall run in easements/rights of way as
directed by the City Engineer.
14. All engineering designs for infrastructure and final plat drawings shall utilize the
published City of Pasco Vertical Control Datum.
15. Any and all water rights associated with this land, along with any wells, pumps, pipe,
associated electrical system(s) and appurtenances shall be conveyed to the City prior to
subdivision construction plan approval of the first phase. If no water rights are available
to transfer to the City the property owner/developer must pay a water right fee of$1,500
per acre in lieu thereof. The Public Works Director may waive the fee if the developer
mixes a soil additive in the ground that provides 30%retention of irrigation water.
16. The developer/builder shall pay a $250 park fee per lot upon issuance of building permits
for homes. The developer shall also install curb gutter and side walk around the park site
and stub water, sewer and power to the park site. If the developer installs the park
including landscaping, pathways, irrigation systems, and playground equipment no park
fee will be required.
17. The final plat shall contain the following Franklin County Public Utility District
statement: "The individual or company making improvements on a lot or lots of this plat
is responsible for providing and installing all trench, conduit, primary vaults, secondary
junction boxes, and backfill for the PUD's primary and secondary distribution system in
accordance with PUD specifications; said individual or company will make full advance
payment of line extension fees and will provide all necessary utility easements prior to
PUD construction and/or connection of any electrical service to or within the plat."
18. The final plat shall contain the following statement: "Irrigation service lines are currently
available to lots within this plat; however, water for the irrigation system may not
currently be available. The City of Pasco is constructing its irrigation infrastructure on an
ongoing basis. The use of the system will become available as time and resources permit
the expansion and connection of new systems to the existing irrigation supply."
19. All storm water shall be disposed of through means approved by the City of Pasco. Due
to storm water runoff concerns, all lot frontages abutting the right-of-way shall be raised a
minimum of 2 feet above the curb line to help protect from runoff overflow. All methods
utilized to capture and dispose of storm water shall be in accordance with current City
code(s), Standard Specifications the Eastern Washington Storm Water Manual and
applicable Washington State Law.
20. The developer shall prepare a "slope damage control and mitigation plan" outlining the
steps that will be taken to protect the slope between Desert Plateau and the proposed First
Place Subdivision. The plan shall also include slope restoration measures in the event the
slope fails or is damaged. Said plan must be approved by the City Engineer with the
subdivision construction drawings.
21. The developer shall prepare a dust and erosion control plan. Dust control shall be in
accordance with the municipal code and Section 2-07 of the Standard Specifications of
the City Engineer. Dust control measures shall occur continually during construction
activities. Following the final rough grading of Phase B-F must be treated with a ground
cover or mulch containing a fast growing dryland grass. Phase "A" shall be treated as per
the Engineering Standards required to be placed on the subdivision construction
drawings. During the development of the plat the developer shall maintain the irrigated
cover crop on those phases that are not under current development for as along as
practically feasible. In the event it is impractical in the opinion of the City Engineer to
maintain the cover crop the developer shall plant and maintain the aforementioned
dryland grasses. The City's street and utility installation requirements are paramount and
will dictate the practical feasibility of maintaining the cover crop.
22. The developer shall create a rear yard set back of at least 40 feet along the back of
proposed lots 9, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28. The Developer shall create a
rear yard set back of at least 25 feet along the back of proposed lots 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
23. A 10 foot access easement to the I-182 bike/walking path shall be provided between lots
197 and 198.
24. The developer shall provide one sewer stub, one irrigation stub and a potable water stub to
the park. The park site must be graded and mulched, prior to development, to prevent
blowing dust.
25. All streets are to be developed as directed by the City of Pasco. Proposed street grades for
each street shall be individually evaluated for safe vehicular, pedestrian and maintenance
traffic. All temporary streets will be required to have a paved turn around (1" paved
surface on 2" rock) at the end of the street to the satisfaction of the City of Pasco
26. The Developer shall prepare and record Covenants affecting all phases of the Plat, as
agreed and represented at the June 15, 2006 public hearing, which provide for dwelling
minimum square footage standards, enforceable architectural control standards,
landscaping requirements and nuisance prevention standards compatible with
City regulations and hearing representations.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 6`h day of November, 2006.
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Jo Ol n, Mayor
A TEST: APPROVE TO FORM:
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Sandy L. Kinworthy, Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk