HomeMy WebLinkAbout3203 Resolution RESOLUTION NO.3�-03
A RESOLUTION approving a land use plan entitled the
Broadmoor Concept Plan.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, as required by the Growth Management Act is
responsible for land use planning within the Pasco Urban Growth Boundary; and,
WHEREAS, the Pasco Planning Commission is the City Council's advisory board
on land use matters; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission prepared a land use concept plan for the
Broadmoor Area of the community generally located northwesterly of the Road
100/Broadmoor Boulevard Freeway Interchange; and,
WHEREAS, the Broadmoor Concept Plan was prepared with input from the
owners of property within the Broadmoor Area; and,
WHEREAS, following a public hearing on October 15, 2009, the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended the Broadmoor Concept Plan for City Council
approval; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Planning Commission's
recommendation for a Broadmoor Concept Plan; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO:
Section 1. That the Broadmoor Concept Plan attached hereto as "Exhibit 1" is
hereby adopted as a land use guide and supplement to the Comprehensive
Plan.
Pas by the Council of the City of Pasco this 7`h day of December, 2009.
Joyce so
Maya
A TEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra L. Clark, CM Leland B. Kerr
City Clerk City Attorney
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLEOF CONTENTS ..............................................................................1
BROADMOOR CONCEPT PLAN.................................................................2
EXISTINGLAND USE.................................................................................4
ZONING ....................................................................................................6
TRANSPORTATION...................................................................................7
UTILITIES..................................................................................................9
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS/ISSUES.................................................11
DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS....................................................................14
RIVER ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT..........................................................18
POLICIES ................................................................................................22
APPENDIX...............................................................................................24
BroadmoorMaps/Illustrations.................................................................................................25
Resource lands Chapter from the 2007 Comprehensive Plan...................................................26
ReferenceDocuments...............................................................................................................27
Broadmoor Concept Plan
Broadmoor Concept Plan
City of Pasco
Introduction
Pasco experienced a rapid growth rate between 2000 and 2009. In that
period of time the city's population increased by over 22,000 people from
32,066 to 54,531. In this period of time 130 new subdivisions were
developed with over 7,000 new housing units being added to the city.
Based on recent estimates provided the State Office of Financial
Management (OFM) Pasco could see another 30,000 people added to the
city by 2027 (2027 is the planning horizon under the city's current
Comprehensive Plan). However the current rate of growth indicates that
Pasco will grow by less than half of the OFM projection by 2027. Never-
the-less the current rate of growth will create a need for an additional
3,600 housing units by 2027.
Much of the 2000-2009 growth has occurred between Road 36 and Road
100/Broadmoor Boulevard. With over 3,000 acres of land rezoned and
approved for development since 2000 there are only a few remaining
large parcels within the city limits available to accommodate future
growth (primarily residential growth). These parcels or areas include the
130 acre site (Mullen, etal.) at the northeast corner of Road 68 and
Sandifur Parkway, the 411 acre site (DNR) at the southwest corner of the
Road 68 and the I-182 Interchange and the 850 acres located between
Broadmoor Boulevard and the west city north of Harris Road. The DNR
has expressed little interest in making the 411 acres at the southwest
corner of Road 68 and I-182 available for development (the site is
currently being farmed). The most significant area of any size within the
city limits available for future development is the area west of Broadmoor
Boulevard and north of I-182. In addition to the 850 acres within the
city limits, another 800 acres of adjacent undeveloped land, lies within
the Pasco Urban Growth boundary. This general area of the community
has sometimes been referred to as the Broadmoor area.
Broadmoor
This study focuses on the Broadmoor area directly west of Broadmoor
Boulevard between Harris Road on the south and the alignment of Dent
Road on the north (see figure 1).
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Although within the City limits and/or the Pasco UGA, this area remains
sparsely developed and used mainly for natural resource production
involving mineral extraction and agricultural production. The study area
benefits from the fact that: it is located more or less in the geographic
center of the Tri-Cities region, is near the Columbia River and affords
some views toward the river and the Cities of Kennewick and Richland.
Major employment, shopping, entertainment and transportation facilities
are all less than a 15 minute drive from the Road 100 Interchange.
The purpose of this study is to review past studies, the current
Comprehensive Plan and existing land uses in an effort to determine a
direction for future development at a more detailed level than provided
for in the Comprehensive Plan. The goal is to provide guidance for
property owners and decision makers in order to encourage a
coordinated and efficient long- term development pattern for the area.
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Existing Land Use
The study area contains 1,160 acres of land. Approximately 62 percent of the
area is currently devoted to agricultural production (Horrigan Farms, Pasco
Ranch & Rocky Hills Management [Wilson]) and mineral extraction (Central
Pre-Mix). Much of the farmland is part of Block 1 of the South Columbia
Irrigation Project initiated by the United States Bureau of Reclamation in the
early 1940's.
Gravel mining has also occurred in the area for almost as long as the farming
operations. Gravel mining began sometime in the 1950's and continues to this
day.
The vacant land, along with the tail water pond and the low lands (critical area)
along the shoreline represent about 37 percent of the study area. The vacant
lands along the western edge of Broadmoor Boulevard have been used by ORV
enthusiasts for four-wheeling and dirt biking for decades. The natural
environment in this portion of the study area has been severely degraded by
such activities.
Table T-1
EXISTING LAND USE
Agricultural/farmin 420 acres
Mineral extraction 302 acres*
Central Pre-Mix
Critical lands 50 acres
Vacant lands 372 acres
Tail Water Pond 16 acres
South Columbia
Irrigation District
* Current use only. 586 acres have been approved
for extraction under various special permits.
The natural low bank area along the Columbia River west of Shoreline
Road is identified in the City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan as a wetland
area and a riparian habitat area. This land is federally owned.
Surrounding lands to the north contain a number of large farm fields
interspersed with some open undeveloped lands. New residential
subdivisions are being developed north of the site on Dent Road and on
Kohler Road. Subdivisions in these areas contain lots that are one acre
in size.
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The Broadmoor Estates and Mediterranean Villas subdivisions are
located directly to the east across Broadmoor Boulevard. Commercial
land uses extend down Sandifur Parkway and on the south side of the I-
182 Interchange near Chapel Hill Boulevard.
The I-182 freeway parallels Harris Road on the south. A triangular area
containing a farm field, a truss manufacturing facility and a number of
single-family homes are located where Harris Road and the freeway part.
The most significant land use feature in the study area is the Central
Pre-Mix sand and gravel operation. Central Pre-Mix operates under
special permits approved in 1995 (MF # 95-27-SP 8s MF # 94-89-SP) and
modified in 2009 under Master File # SP06-010. These special permits
apply to 443 acres either owned or leased by Central Pre-Mix. The
sand/gravel extraction, rock crushing, concrete processing, concrete
batch plant operations, hot mix asphalt plant operations and other
related activities are permitted to continue until January 1, 2025.
In addition to the 443 acres discussed above Central Pre-Mix has an
agreement with Rocky Hills Management to extract sand and gravel from
an additional 143 acres of land directly north of the existing pit. The
special permit (MF # 98-82-SP) for this property expires in 2028 and
allows activities similar to the other special permits. A total of 586 acres
of land are included in the various special permits that allow sand/gravel
extraction and related activities.
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Zoning
The Broadmoor area is currently zoned R-T (Residential Transition). The
R-T zone is generally applied as a holding zone for areas that lack
necessary urban utility services. As utilities become available lands
zoned R-T can then be transitioned (through the rezone process) to a
zoning classification more in-line with Comprehensive Plan designations
for the affected lands. Often R-T lands are rezoned to a suburban or
urban residential classification.
The 2007 Comprehensive Plan land use designations for the study area
include commercial, low-density residential, mixed residential, mixed
residential/commercial and open space land uses. The following Table
(T-1) correlates Future Land Use Designations from the Land Use Map in
the Comprehensive Plan to Zoning Districts listed in PMC Title 25.
Table T-2
BROADMOOR LAND USE PLAN
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Corresponding Zoning Districts
Mixed Residential
Single-family through Multi-family development R-S-20,R-S-12, R-S-1,R-1, R-2, R-3
Low Density Residential
Only single-family development R-S-20, R-S-l2, R-S-I, R-1,R-1-A
Commercial
Retail and Offices development O,C-1,C-R, BP
Mixed Residential/Commercial
Residential and commercial uses mixed R-20—R-3,O,C-1, BP
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Transportation
Introduction
City and County streets are located on the periphery of the study area
only. Broadmoor Boulevard is located to the east, Harris Road is to the
south, Shoreline Road is to the west and Dent Road is to the north. Dent
Road extends only half-way across the north side of the study area. The
study area benefits from its location near the 1-182/Road 100
Interchange. Generally, any location within the Tri-Cities can be reached
from this Interchange within 15 minutes or less.
1-182 Interchange
The 1-182/Road 100 Interchange is located directly southeasterly of the
study area. This interchange provides a convenient connection point to
all areas within the Tri-Cities. The interchange was upgraded in 2009
with the addition of two new ramps to facilitate easier access to the
freeway from Broadmoor Boulevard.
Broadmoor Boulevard
Broadmoor Boulevard currently terminates at the northern City limits.
Franklin County is in the process of acquiring the right-of-way necessary
to extend Broadmoor Boulevard north to Dent Road. The city is also
widening Broadmoor Boulevard south of Sandifur Parkway as a part of a
new traffic signal installation at the intersection of Sandifur Parkway and
Broadmoor Boulevard.
Harris Road
Harris Road provides a connecting link from the 1-182 Interchange to the
properties in the study area and north of the study area. Harris Road
carries truck traffic from Central Pre-Mix along with traffic from nearby
farming operations and new residential subdivisions both in the City and
County.
Shoreline Road
Shoreline Road connects Harris Road and Dent Road along the western
edge of the study area. Shoreline Road is a minimally improved
bituminous County Road. Portions of the right-of-way for this road have
not been dedicated to the public.
Dent Road
Dent Road runs east and west along the northern boundary of the study
area for approximately one mile. Like Shoreline Road, Dent Road is not
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developed to urban street standards. Dent Road appears to be built
across private property without the benefit of a public right-of-way.
Franklin County is planning to connect Dent Road to the current
terminus of Broadmoor Boulevard to coincide with the extension of
Broadmoor Boulevard to the north.
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Utilities
Introduction
Water and sewer services are essential components necessary for the
development of land. The Pasco Municipal Code requires the connection
to water and sewer service as a prerequisite to obtaining a building
permit. Water and sewer lines do not currently extend into the study
area.
Water
A 20-inch water line extends northeasterly from Court Street along the I-
I82 right-of-way to the intersection with Broadmoor Boulevard. The 20-
inch line then extends another 2,400 feet on Broadomoor Boulevard to
the Broadmoor Boulevard Storage tank (1 million gallons). There are no
water lines within the boundaries of the study area.
A new 18 million gallon water treatment plant is currently being
constructed in the 11300 block of West Court Street. This new plant will
provide additional water capacity in the city water system enabling the
water system to be extended into the study area.
Sanitary Sewer
Sewer service does not exist within the boundaries of the study area.
The 16-inch sanitary sewer main located in Court Street near the I-182
bridge is the point of discharge for this area. A new pipeline will need to
be constructed to the Court Street pipeline. There is also a 12-inch sewer
line located in Broadmoor Boulevard between Sandifur. Parkway and
Buckingham Drive. This line was designed to serve properties on the
east side of Broadmoor Boulevard. With a lift station, a portion of the
northeast section of the study area could possibly be serviced by this line
on a temporary basis.
The City's Public Works Department is currently studying options for
providing sewer service to the study area and lands within the UGA to
the north. In the long term, a second sewage treatment plant will be
needed. Initial investigations have indicated a new treatment plant will
be needed in the Dent Road area or near Court Street and I-182.
Natural Gas
Cascade natural Gas provides gas service in Pasco. Gas service is
available in the area near the intersection of Sandifur Parkway and
Broadmoor Boulevard. The residential subdivisions to the east of
Broadmoor Boulevard and the commercial properties extending down
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Sandifur Parkway benefit from this service. A six-inch gas line runs
south along Broadmoor Boulevard (under 1-182) to service areas south of
the freeway.
A high pressure regulator station and valve are located along the west
side of Broadmoor Boulevard south of Harris Road. This station will
enable gas service to be extended into the study area.
Electrical
Electrical service in the study area is split between the Franklin County
PUD and the Big Bend Electrical Cooperative. The Franklin County PUD
serves the Central Pre-Mix facilities and all properties west of the Wilson
farm. The remainder of the area is served by Big Bend.
Storm Sewer
Storm water run-off in newly developing areas of the city is treated
through the use of ex-filtration trenches, dry wells and/or specially
designed drainage swales.
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Development Constraints/Issues
This section identifies some of the site challenges that will need to be
addressed for the study area to be fully developed. Some of the issues or
constraints could also be viewed as assets. The natural area along the
river, for example, could be used for limited public access to the river
thereby supporting the vision statement of the Comprehensive Plan
dealing with access to the river. Likewise the steep slopes of the gravel
pit may be used to stair step development to preserve future views of a
marina and lake that could be developed in the gravel mining pit.
Lack of Sewer Service
Lack of sewer service to the area is the most challenging infrastructure need.
The nearest available sewer line for the site is a 16" sanitary sewer trunk line
that is located in Court Street on the north side of the I-182 bridge. The sewer
main in Broadmoor Boulevard was not designed to accommodate properties on
the west side of the Broadmoor Boulevard and would not be available to the
study area. The easterly one third of the study area may be able to be served by
a gravity sewer line connected to the trunk in Court Street. This connection
point is located over 2,400 feet from Harris Road. Due to topographical
constraints, sewer service can only be provided to the balance of the study area
by the use of one or more lift stations.
Lack of Water Service
While water lines are located in Broadmoor Boulevard and along the easterly
portion of Harris Road, no main lines are found within the study area. The
existence of the Central Pre-Mix gravel pit creates steep changes in ground
elevation over short distances. These elevation differences create some
challenges for planning and extending of water lines into the study area.
Gravel Mining
Current and future gravel mining operations render approximately 580 acres
located in the center of the site, off-limits to development for many years. The
special permit for gravel mining and concrete production on the Rocky Hills
Management property does not expire until 2028. The Central Pre-Mix special
permit expires in 2025. The special permit approving the Central Pre-Mix pit
for an asphalt plant in 2009 is to be reviewed 5 years after the plant
commences operation. Gravel mining will continue to alter the topography of
the site for many years. The process of gravel mining and the production of
ready-mix concrete also create the potential of nuisance conditions related to
dust, noise and large truck traffic.
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Tail Water Pond
A South Columbia Basin Irrigation tail water pond occupies
approximately 16 acres of land in the northwest quarter of Section 7.
The tail water pond and ditch leading to the pond have been located in
Section 7 since the inception of the irrigation system. The location of the
pond and ditch present some challenges for laying out lots and streets.
The pond and ditch are not located in an easement nor are they on
property owned by the Irrigation District.
Incomplete Road System
Broadmoor Boulevard currently terminates at the north City Limits.
Broadmoor Boulevard is not connected to any part of the community to
the north, east or west. (This challenge will be addressed in 2010 with
the extension of the Broadmoor Boulevard to the north. The County also
has plans to extend Dent Road easterly to Broadmoor Boulevard). Dent
Road and Shoreline Road are in poor condition and are not constructed
to urban arterial street standards. Harris Road constructed with over 11
inches of base and almost 4 inches of asphalt, is in better condition than
the other adjoining roads. However, Harris Road lacks curb, gutter,
street lighting and other items that are typical of urban arterial or
collector streets.
Resource Lands Designation
The Washington Growth Management Act requires the city to identify
and designate lands within the Urban Growth Area that have long term
significance for mineral extraction (RCW 36.70A.170). These lands are
referred to as "Resource Lands". Volume II of the city's Comprehensive
Plan designates over 400 acres of the study area as mineral resource
lands. The Growth Management Act requires the city to protect these
lands for mineral extraction.
Critical Lands Designation
The narrow band of land between the river shoreline and Shoreline Road
has been identified as a critical area in the city's Comprehensive Plan.
This is a wetland area, a habitat area and an area with geological
constraints. This area is not suitable for urban development.
Challenging Site Entry
Harris Road intersects with Broadmoor Boulevard about 400 feet north
of the I-182 Interchange and about 270 south of Sandifur Parkway. The
proximity of Harris Road in relationship to the interchange and Sandifur
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Parkway will present some traffic engineering challenges for future
development in the study area.
Truck Traffic
Due to the Central Pre-Mix operations and to a lesser extent nearby
farming, a high percentage of traffic on Harris Road is truck traffic. The
truck traffic creates potential conflicts for future non-industrial traffic.
Steep Topography
The excavation associated with years of gravel mining on the site has
created steep slopes around the periphery of the gravel pit. These slopes
create changes and opportunities for development. Expensive pressure
reducing valves and lift stations will be needed to provide water and
sewer service to and from the gravel pit area. The steep slopes will make
it more difficult to construct streets leading to and from of the pit area.
The streets within the gravel pit area may not be able to be fully
interconnected with surrounding streets.
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Development Concepts
Development concepts related to land use are those factors or influences
which help guide planning for the Broadmoor Study Area. The following
factors help shape planning for the study area:
Types of Land Use
• Regional Retail --- This category would include big box stores mixed
with community and neighborhood shopping facilities. Elements of
specialty centers and lifestyle centers could also be included. This
strategic location within the Tri:-Cities would have the capacity to
draw shoppers from both sides of the Columbia River to a regional
retail center.
• Offices --- In the past 10 years a number of small scale offices have
been built along Sandifur Parkway to the east of the study area.
Demand for these types of offices is likely to continue and increase
as the area develops. Large scale office parks are currently located
in other parts of the Tri-Cities. While the site location is ideal for
serving regional needs of a large scale office park, this need
appears to be served in other areas of the Tri-Cities.
• Large Lot Single-Family Homes --- In addition to having large lots
(above 12,000 square feet), homes within this category would,
contain features and amenities at a higher price range than typical
homes built in the community.
• Medium Lot Single-Family Homes --- These homes would be located
on lots of less than 12,000 square feet. Demand for homes in this
market range has been demonstrated by the building activity in
the Broadmoor Estates Development east of Broadmoor Boulevard.
• Condominiums Townhomes Patio Homes --- Condominiums,
Townhouses and Patio Homes all provide a greater range of
housing options for Pasco residents. These housing types permit
more residents to live near amenities such as parks or the river.
• Multi-Family --- This includes 2 to 3 level walk-up apartment
buildings with on-site parking and recreation facilities.
• Golf Course --- In the past, the study area has been considered for
golf course development. In 1993 a general golf course design
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intermixed with housing was laid out for the eastern 600 acres of
the study area. This was the first of two golf course proposals
considered for western part of Pasco in the past 16 years.
Currently, no strong demand for golf course development in the
Tri-Cities exists.
• Parks --- Parks are an essential element of the urban landscape. As
the study area develops parks will be needed to serve the
residential population.
• Open Space --- Open space can include parks and critical areas for
fish and wildlife. Open space areas are generally located on
publicly owned lands.
• Schools --- Based on the land use patterns established in the
Comprehensive Plan, the study area could see the development of
over 4,000 housing units. Elementary schools in the Pasco
District accommodate between 500 and 600 students.
• Mixed Residential/Commercial --- This use category would include a
mix of residential and retail uses on the same site. Typically this
involves a building with retail or office uses on the ground level
with residential units on the upper floors.
• Marina/Boat Basin --- When mining is completed at the Central Pre-
Mix gravel pit, the floor of the pit will be approximately 30 feet or
more below the elevation of Harris Road. With engineering and
proper design the depression left by the mining activity could be
redeveloped as a marina.
• Streets --- The Comprehensive Plan encourages the incorporation of
extensive tree and landscape planting along all major arterial and
collector streets. Street plantings are an effective means of
enhancing the overall appearance of the community.
• River Access --- The last paragraph of the vision statement in the
Comprehensive Plan states: "All residents of the city are afforded
access to the Columbia River. Pasco is oriented toward and
connected with the River through parks, pathways, bikeways, boat
launches and docks."
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Site Organization
The general location of land use types within the study area was
previously determined through the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.
In addition to these lands use designations there are a number of site
organizational considerations that have also been previously
determined.
• Extension of Sandifur Parkway --- Sandifur Parkway provides the
main east/west connection through the center of the study area.
The Sandifur extension should be liberally landscaped to continue
the established boulevard appearance. Direct driveway access to
Sandifur Parkway for single-family residential uses should be
prohibited.
• Harris Road/Broadmoor Boulevard Connection --- The current
connection of Harris Road with Broadmoor Boulevard is located
about 270 feet south of Sandifur Parkway and approximately 400
feet north of the I-182 on-ramp. This connection will create future
traffic conflicts. This street configuration also encircles a 2+ acre
tract that will be difficult to develop and access as a result of the
current street configuration. To improve traffic flow and
development options for the commercially designated property
adjacent to Broadmoor Boulevard, the Harris Road connection
should be eliminated. Harris Road should connect with the
extension of Sandifur Parkway.
• Connection with Surrounding Streets --- Court Street, Kohler Road and
Dent Road are all existing roads around the study area. As the
study area develops these roads should connect to and extend into
the study area without offset intersections.
• Power Line Road --- The northern boundary of the study area
parallels the future Power Line Road. This will be a major
east/west arterial that should be landscaped and provided with
sidewalks offset from the curb. Direct driveway connections should
be prohibited to Power Line Road.
• New Major Street Locations --- Major street connections should occur
at 1,320 to 2,640 foot intervals when possible.
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• Regional Retail --- Regional retail uses would be best located near
the I-182 Interchange between the realigned Harris Road and
Broadmoor Boulevard. Retail and commercial land uses should
not extend north on Broadmoor Boulevard further than the
existing commercially zoned parcels on the east side of Broadmoor
Boulevard.
• Specialty/Neighborhood Retail --- Specialty and neighborhood retail
businesses would be appropriate near portions of a future marina
in the Central Pre-Mix gravel pit.
• Large Lot Single-Family Homes --- Larger lots should be placed on
the elevated sections of the study area toward Power Line Road
and along the elevation break between the Adams and Wilson
properties.
• Medium Lot Single Family Development --- Single-family development
would be appropriate throughout all areas designated for low
density development.
• Parks and Schools --- Neighborhood parks are generally located in
the interior of developments containing 160 acres or more of land
(eg. Island Estates, Sunny Meadows, The Village at Pasco Heights).
Neighborhood parks are often combined with the elementary
schools (eg. Maya Angelou, Mc Gee, Virgie Robinson).
• Open Space --- The government owned property between the
shoreline and Shoreline Road has been designated in the
Comprehensive Plan as an open space area. The area is also
identified as a critical area geologically and for habitat purposes.
Hiking and walking trails through this area would provide for
public access and minimal use of the area for recreation and
public enjoyment of the river. Trails through this area to view
points along the river would support the Comprehensive Plan
vision statement dealing with access to the river. Coordination
with the Army Corps of Engineers along with shoreline permits
may be necessary for the development of trails in this area.
• Utilities --- The Pasco Public Works Department is currently
undertaking a study to locate a new waste water treatment plant
near the study area. The Public Works study is focusing on sites
west of Road 100 relatively convenient to the study area.
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River Oriented Development
Introduction
Since the late 1980's the City of Pasco has participated with other cities and
agencies within the Tri-Cities in the development of various planning
documents related to rivershore enhancement. These plans included overall
goals for developing the rivershore by providing a balance of commercial,
recreational and residential uses.
The 1988 report to the Pasco Chamber of Commerce discussed the future
development of the area north of the I-182 Columbia Point Bridge. In addition
to suggesting that the rivershore in this area is one of the best resources in the
Tri-Cities the report encouraged the development of boat basins and canals.
The Tri-Cities Regional Rivershore Enhancement Plan of 1989 suggested the
current study area has the potential for commercial/residential development
with the opportunity for several boat basins with canals and docks developed
in front of new homes. The notion of locating a marina with mixed uses
(commercial and various residential) has been a common theme in many of the
past planning efforts related to the Broadmoor area.
Gravel Pit Reclamation/Marina Development
Reclaiming and redeveloping the depleted gravel pit presents a number of
practical difficulties due to the substantial difference in elevation between the
bottom of the gravel pit and the surrounding properties. Portions of the pit floor
are approximately 30 feet lower than the surrounding area.
The Central Pre-Mix operation is governed by an existing Surface Mine
Reclamation Permit that states the pit floor following mining will be at an
elevation of 340 feet (plus or minus 5 feet in various areas) and will incorporate
a lake of approximately 17 acres in size. This lake would lend itself well to the
development of a marina with associated housing and commercial activities.
Further discussions and coordination with Central Pre-Mix will be needed to
identify goals, objectives and obstacles and solutions to obstacles with respect
to development of the proposed lake as a marina. As a comparison, the marina
area at Columbia Point in Richland occupies about 15 acres.
In anticipation of future reclamation efforts Central Pre-Mix retained an
architecture and development firm (Kimball Fritzemeir) to prepare several
concept drawings depicting a marina and related development in the gravel pit.
The concept drawings encompass about 40 acres of the existing gravel pit site.
Figure 2 is a plan view of a marina area connected by a canal to the Columbia
River just north of Rivershore Estates. This plan contains both private and
public mooring for boats, a beach for public access to the water and
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approximately 200 dwellings units. The southeast corner of the proposed site
is devoted to a marina and mixed use commercial area.
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restaurants with dwellings on upper floors.
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Policies
Introduction
Volume I of the Pasco Comprehensive Plan contains a number of goal
and policy statements to guide land use actions and development within
the city. The following proposed goals and policies should supplement
those contained in Volume I of the Comprehensive Plan and apply
specifically to the Broadmoor Area.
Housing
H-1 Encourage the development of higher density residential
development including condominiums, townhouses and patio homes
within the mixed residential areas near the Columbia River.
H-2 Dwelling units taller than two stories should be excluded from
locating immediately adjacent to any future lake/marina in the Central
Pre-Mix gravel pit area.
H-3 Promote the development of mixed use communities (residential on
the upper floors of commercial buildings) near the future lake/marina in
the Central Pre-Mix gravel pit area.
Transportation
T-1 Offset street connections with established streets in the area should
be prohibited.
T-2 The west side of Broadmoor Boulevard should be landscaped to
match the east side.
T-3 The extension of Sandifur Parkway to the west should include a
curvilinear sidewalk and landscaping to matching the existing developed
portion of Sandifur Parkway.
T-4 No access driveways on the west side of Broadmoor Boulevard
between 1-182 and Sandifur Parkway shall be permitted.
T-4 Relocate the Harris Road connection from Broadmoor Boulevard to
the future westward extension of Sandifur Parkway.
Commercial
C-1 Development of small individual commercial sites should not be
permitted until a master site development plan has been established for
commercially designated areas.
Broadmoor Concept Plan 22
C-2 Large commercial parking lots with access to arterial streets should
be designed with entry ways that permit vehicle stacking for a minimum
of 120 feet prior to accessing rows of parking stalls.
C-3 Encourage commercial development to maintain a consistent
architectural, landscape and signage theme.
CA Encourage interconnected access between commercial development
projects.
C-5 Work jointly with Central Pre-Mix to identify goals and policies that
will encourage redevelopment of the gravel pit for a marina and related
uses.
C-6 Support the location of regional retail facilities near the intersection
of I-182 and Broadmoor Boulevard.
Utilities
U-1 Support efforts to locate a new wastewater treatment plant west of
Road 100 to support urban development within the study area.
Open Space
O-1 Support the development of hiking paths and nature trails between
the Columbia River and Shoreline Road.
0-2 Establish view points along the river shore in conjunction with the
development of paths and trails.
Broadmoor Concept Plan 23
Broadmoor Maps/Illustrations
Broadmoor Study Area Map
General Land Use
Ownership
Comprehensive Plan Designations
Utilities
Existing Traffic Circulation
Zoning Concepts
Land Use Concepts
Circulation Plan
Mineral Resource Designation
Marina Plan View
Marina Board Walk
Boat Canal
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Resource Lands
Resource Lands Defined
Resource lands are those agricultural, forest and mineral lands which have
long-term commercial significance. It is the intent of the Growth Management
legislation that these resource lands be protected and preserved for future
generations. This chapter provides the framework from which future
regulations will be developed and or maintained to preserve resource lands.
Agricultural Lands
Agricultural production occurs within the City and its UGA as a non-
conforming permitted use. Wheat, alfalfa, potatoes, corn and onions are the
primary crops produced within the UGA.
Due to the proximity of urban development, the location of major utility lines,
the location of I-182 and other major roadways, the agricultural lands within
the city and urban growth area do not have long term commercial
significance.
The UGA by its very nature was established for the purpose of facilitating and
accommodating urban growth. Lands outside of the growth area are to be
protected for rural activities such as long-term agricultural production. By
establishing the UGA, agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance
are being protected.
Mineral Resources
The GMA requires each county and each city in the State to designate, where
appropriate, "mineral resource lands that are not already characterized by
urban growth and that have long term significance for the extraction of
minerals." (see RCW 3 6.70A.170).
The Washington Administrative Code defines mineral resources (WAC
36.190.030 (14) as lands primarily devoted to the extraction of minerals or
that have known potential long term commercial significance for mineral
extraction.
The Department of Natural Resources Handbook for "Mining Regulations in
Washington" states that the definition of surface mining in RCW 78.44
specifically excludes the on-site processing of minerals, such as concrete
batch plants, asphalt batch plants, rock crushing, and chemical processing.
The Handbook explains that local jurisdictions can regulate these activities.
The City of Pasco relying on direction of the Growth Management Act and
the Department of Natural Resources has defined mineral resource lands for
the purposes of Comprehensive Planning (See Appendix I Glossary of Terms) as
those lands devoted to the extraction of minerals.
Designation of Mineral Resource Lands
The Mineral Resources Map for Franklin County (County Comprehensive
Plan pg 118) indicates there are 21 mineral resource sites within Franklin
County. The mineral resource lands were identified through a review of local
conditions, DNR surface mining data (DNR Permits), USGS mapping and
Soil conservation Service soils data. Of the 21 sites identified in the Franklin
County map three are located within the Pasco city limits. The Pasco Shops
site located near the southwest corner of Argent Road and Stearman Lane is in
fact a stock pile site for the County Road Department and not a mineral
extraction location. The other two sites are located on the western edge of the
community in Section 12, Township 9 North Range 28 East and Section 7,
Township 9 North Range 29 East. The sites (land owned by different owners)
are part of the Central Pre-Mix pit that is used for mineral extraction. These
are the only known mineral resource lands of commercial significance within
the UGA. These lands contain one of the best gravel deposits in Franklin
County. Gravel has been mined at this location since the early 1950's. Prior to
that time it has been reported that gold mining occurred in the area. Currently
the only permitted mining sites in Pasco are located on adjacent properties
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north of Harris Road in the western part of Pasco.
Presently, Central Pre-Mix and Concrete Company is mining the lands and
producing various types of crushed rock. Central Pre-Mix also produces ready
mix concrete utilizing gravel the company mines. The crushed rock and sand
that are derived from the Pre-Mix pit are used throughout the region in the
construction industry.
Because of the importance of gravel for construction activities and the lack of
other known mineable sites, there is a need to protect the lands located in
Section 12 and Section 7 for mineral extraction. With the Pasco UGA
population project to increase by about 30,500 over the next 20 years there
will be an ever increasing need for mineral resources for new infrastructure,
and residential, commercial and industrial development.
It has been estimated that there is enough resource materials in these lands
that mining could continue for 25 more years.
Through past planning activities the City has indicated the mined out lands
would be an appropriate location for a marina based mixed use commercial
and residential neighborhood. This would allow the mined area to have a
useful purpose once the mining operations cease.
While the lands described above have been designated for mineral extraction,
such use designation is considered an overlay use only. Upon completion of
the mineral extraction the intended and ultimate use of the land is as shown on
the land use map discussed in the Land Use Chapter and as shown in land use
map of Appendix VIII.
Mineral Resource Protection
Mineral resource lands, once designated, are to be protected for the extraction
of minerals RCW 36.79A.060 (1)(a). In addition to controlling the density
and uses around the designated mineral resource lands the city will protect
mineral resources through implementation of the notification requirements of
RCW 36.70A.060(1)(b). All plats, short plats, binding site plans and
developed plans approved or issued for development activities within 500 feet
of designated mineral resource lands will contain the following notice:
"This (plat/short plat/etc) is near a designated mineral resource
area on which a variety of commercial activities may occur that
are not compatible with residential development for certain
periods of limited duration. An application might be made for
mining-related activities, including mining, extraction, washing,
crushing, stockpiling, blasting transporting, and recycling of
minerals."
Extraction of Mineral Resources
Due to their industrial nature gravel pits, mining, and quarries are not
permitted uses in any zoning district. They are considered unclassified
uses that are deemed to require special review to consider, on a case by
case basis, their impacts on adjacent uses, uses within the vicinity and
impacts upon surrounding infrastructure. The granting of a conditional use
permit/special permit for mineral extraction does not guaranty or include
using mineral resource lands for the operation of an asphalt batch plant or
concrete pre-mix batch plant.
Asphalt batch plants, hot mix asphalt batch plants or concrete pre-mix
batch plants are industrial uses permitted only within I-3 Heavy Industrial
Districts or upon approval of a conditional permit in the I-2 District.
Under limited circumstances such uses may be considered for a
conditional permit/special permit in association with the extraction of
minerals on designated mineral resource lands only. Special permit
applications for the location of asphalt batch plants, hot mix asphalt batch
plants or concrete pre-mix batch plants in association with the extraction
of minerals on designated mineral resource lands may not be approved due
to the location of the resource lands within the UGA. In reviewing an
application the city will consider the impacts of noise, fumes, vibrations,
dust, traffic, air borne toxins and the issues listed in PMC 25.86.060.
Other Resource Lands
Other than the mineral lands discussed above,there are no known resource
lands within the Pasco UGA,
Resource Lands Map
The map identifying Mineral Resources Lands in the Pasco UGA can be
found in Appendix VIII.
References Documents
• Community Development Policy Plan (City of Pasco) 1980
■ A Report to the Greater Pasco Area Chamber of Commerce Regarding
The: Alternatives for Development and Enhancement of the
Pasco/Franklin County Shoreline (Shoreline Improvement
Committee)1988
■ Tri-Cities Regional Rivershore Enhancement Plan (The NBBJ Group)
1989
• 1-182 Sub-Area Report (McConnell/Burke) 1992
■ Golf Course Feasibility Analysis (Blue T Golf, INC) 1993
■ Comprehensive Plan 1995-2015 (City of Pasco) 1995
■ 1-182 Sub Area Report Update (Huitt-Zollars, Inc) 2003
■ Pasco 1-182 Corridor Subarea Transportation Plan (The Transpo Group)
2004
■ Comprehensive Plan 2007-2027 (City of Pasco) 2008
Columbia Bend Sub-Area Plan