HomeMy WebLinkAbout2295 ResolutionPAVED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this
1997
Charles D ilbury, Mayo
RESOLUTION NO
A RESOLUTION accepting the Pasco Rivershore Enhancement Vision Plan as a
geneial guide foi the enhancement of the section of riverfront
located between the "Blue" and "Cable" Bridges
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously identified enhancement of the
Columbia riverfront as a priority for 1997, and
WHEREAS, the nine (9) member Pasco Rivershore Enhancement Committee,
working with a consultant, prepared a Pasco Rivershore Enhancement Vision which
includes a staged development plan and budget estimate for the initial phase, and
WHEREAS, the draft final Vision Plan has been reviewed and recommended for
acceptance by the City Planning Commission
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
(1) That the Pasco Rivershore Enhancement Vision Plan is hereby accepted
as a general guide for the enhancement of the section of riverfront located between
the "Blue" and "Cable" Bridges
(2) That the City administration identify funding sources for potential
implementation of the plan, and initiate changes in the City of Pasco Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Ordinance necessary to implement the Plan
ATTEST
Catherine Seaman, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Leland B Kerr, City Attorney
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
The January 16, 1997 meeting of the Planning Commission was called to
order at 6 05 p m by Acting Chairman Robert Chamberlin
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
James Hay, Chairman (arrived 6 40pm)
Robert Chamberlin
June Smurthwaite
Kris Ann Kennedy
Eileen Lew-Crawford
Fred Rigwood
Melodic Selby (conflict/illness)
Linda Sue Williams
Ron Malachi
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Acting Chairman Chamberlin asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the minutes of November 21, 1996 and December 19, 1996
Commissioner Smurthwaite moved, seconded by Commissioner
Rigwood that the minutes be approved as mailed
The vote was unanimous
PUBLIC HEARING OATH:
Acting Chairman Chamberlin explained to those present that the
state law requires testimony in quasi judicial hearings such as the
Planning Commission hearing to be given under oath or affirmation and
asked all those that wished to speak this evening to stand so he could
administer the oath The oath was administered
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A RIVERSHORE DEVELOPMENT Presentation of the 1997
Rivershore Enhancement Plan
(River-frontage between the
Blue Bridge and the Cable
Bridge)
Staff explained this was a public hearing to consider the
acceptance of a Rivershore Enhancement Plan for the Columbia River
river-frontage between the Blue Bridge and the Cable Bridge Staff
explained the history leading to the development of the plan which
involved initial direction from the City Council, formation of a
Rivershore Committee and contracting with a Landscape Architect
Staff explamed the consultant would present the specifics of the
Rivershore Enhancement Plan
Len Zickler of JGM Consultants was present to review and discuss
the formation process and the final product He explained this plan
was developed considenng past planning efforts while realizing previous
efforts may have been too ambitious He explained the Rivershore
Committee conduct a public workshop to obtain pubhc input and
stressed this is the community's effort
Acting Chairman Chamberlin questioned Mr Zickler if this did
involve breaching the levee'?
Mr Zickler explained the long term plan would involved modifying
the levee system
Acting Chairman Chamberlin stated modifying Juvenile Pond
would be a good place to start considering the areas current condition
and the ownership
Acting Chairman Chamberlin asked Fred Ackerman, Rivershore
Committee member, if the land owners, specifically the "Griggs/Wright"
property owners were in agreement with this proposal'?
Fred Ackerman explained the representative for these owners was
supportive of the plan
Commissioner Crawford questioned the implementation time
frames'?
Mr Zickler explained the long range vision involved a 25-30 year
penod, with the redevelopment planned in phases which can be
accomplished
Commissioner Crawford questioned what will happen to the
existing residences, business and the Water Treatment Plant?
Mr Zickler explained this would involve displacement of existing
uses, yet the increase in property values associated with the
redevelopment should off-set this displacement
Acting Chairman Chamberlin questioned if discussion of formation
of a corporate entity to purchase the properties in question as they
become available had been considered'?
Mr Zickler explained the idea was not discussed, yet their was
concern expressed about housing stock issues
Commissioner Smurthwaite questioned staff if this was the only
public heanng on this plan and whether property owners received notice
of this heanng
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Staff explained this was intended to be the only public hearmg on
this proposal and the major property owners were involved with the
formation of the plan Staff explained notices were not sent to specific
property owners, yet a display size notice was published in the
newspaper
Commissioner Smurthwaite questioned staff if this was a public
hearing public hearing or a workshop'?
Acting Chairman Chamberlin questioned staff if this item was just
a presentation or a public hearing to consider this issue
Staff explained this issue was advertised as a public hearing and
the agenda packet identified this item as a public hearing
Staff explained the confusion could be due to this item being
scheduled and advertised for a 600 PM hearing while the remainder of
the agenda items were advertised for 7 00 PM hearings
Staff explained this item was properly advertised for a public
hearing to consider adoption of the Rivershore Plan and the Planning
Commission could take public input and deliberate the issue and
provide a recommendation to the City Council
Acting Chairman Chamberlin opened the public hearmg and asked
if there was anyone else present who wished to speak in favor of this
proposed Rivershore Enhancement Plan'?
None were present
Acting Chairman Chamberlin asked if there was anyone present
who wished to speak against or if anyone had general questions or
comments about this proposed Rivershore Enhancement Plan'?
None were present
Acting Chairman Chamberlin then closed this portion of the public
hearing
Acting Chairman Chamberlin asked if the Planning Commission
had any questions or comment about this proposed plan
Commissioner Kennedy stated she had served on the Rivershore
Committee and felt the Columbia River frontage was a major asset for
the community yet was not utilized She stated her support for the plan
as presented
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Commissioner Smurthwaite questioned who would be responsible
for maintaining the proposed landscaping'?
Staff explained the specifics of plan implementation would involve
defining those responsibilities, yet there would be a good deal public
responsibility for maintenance Staff explained this plan was
conceptual in nature
Commissioner Smurthwaite stated the concept appeared good yet
was concerned about the lack of details to be resolved at a later date
Due to the evolution of plans from the general status to implementation
and the changes which often occur for concept to reality, she expressed
concern about the lack of detail
Commissioner Kennedy moved, seconded by Commissioner
Smurthwaite that the Planning Commission recommend the City
Council accept the Pasco Rivershore Enhancement Plan as a general
guide for the enhancement of the section of the nver-front located
between the Blue and Cable bridges
Commissioner Smurthwaite stressed the key word is a "general"
guide
The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Crawford,
Kennedy, Smurthwaite and Rigwood voting in favor
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