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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15-2018 Planning Commission Meeting PacketPLANNING COMMISSION - AGENDA REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER: II. ROLL CALL: III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: V. OLD BUSINESS: A. Preliminary Plat VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. Declaration of Quorum January 18, 2018 February 15, 2018 Northridge Estates. 72 -Lots (Sunbelt Homes, LLC) (MF# PP 2017-010) A. Special Permit Location of a Recreation Complex in an RS -1 Zoning District (JUB Engineers, Inc.) (MF# SP 2017-022) - Re -opened B. Special Permit Location of a Fire Department Training Structures in an I-3 (Heavy Industrial Zone) (Pasco Fire Department) (MF# SP 2018-001) VII. WORKSHOP: A. Comp. Plan Amendment 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update - Urban Growth Boundary (MF# CPA 2017-001) B. Comp. Plan Amendment 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update - Land Use Policies (MF# CPA 2017-001) C. Comp. Plan Amendment 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update - Comprehensive Plan Elements (MF# CPA 2017-001) VIII. OTHER BUSINESS: IX. ADJOURNMENT: This meeting is broadcast live on PSC -TV Channel 191 on Charter Cable and streamed at www.pasco-wa.com/psctvlive. Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired; contact staff for assistance. REGULAR MEETING December 21, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairwoman Bykonen. POSITION MEMBERS PRESENT No. 1 No. 2 Joseph Campos No. 3 Paul Mendez No. 4 Alecia Greenaway No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 Pam Bykonen No. 9 Gabriel Portugal APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS: MEMBERS ABSENT Tanya Bowers Joe Cruz Vacant Position Zahra Roach Chairwoman Bykonen read a statement about the appearance of fairness for hearings on land use matters. There were no declarations. Chairwoman Bykonen then asked the audience if there were any objections based on a conflict of interest or appearance of fairness question regarding the items to be discussed. There were no objections. ADMINISTERING THE OATH: Chairwoman Bykonen explained that state law requires testimony in quasi-judicial hearings such as held by the Planning Commission be given under oath or affirmation. Chairwoman Bykonen swore in all those desiring to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Mendez moved, seconded by Commissioner Portugal that the minutes dated December 21, 2017 be approved. The motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: A. Special Permit Chairwoman Bykonen read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, discussed the special permit application for the location of a solid waste facility. The regional planning process associated with the Solid Waste Plan needs to establish the foundation for land use through the special permit process in this case. The consistency review required by the -1- City's own Comprehensive Plan and the regional coordination required by the Growth Management Act for essential public facilities are hurdles that staff cannot overcome by proposing a recommendation for denial. The caveats, there has been an argument made that the caveats could be included to allow for approval of the special permit but practical consideration of caveats at this stage for a project that may not materialize for 5-7 years simply are too weak to be taken seriously at this point. There are a number of findings of facts and conclusions in the staff report because the special permit requirements contained the in Pasco Municipal Code. Staff is recommending the Planning Commission adopt the findings and conclusions and recommend to City Council that the special permit be denied. Chairwoman Bykonen asked for clarification on if the public hearing was closed at the previous meeting. Mr. White answered yes. Commissioner Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to adopt findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the January 18, 2018 staff report. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner Greenaway dissenting. Commissioner Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, based on the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council deny a special permit for the location of a solid waste transfer station for 2022 Commercial Avenue LLC on Parcel 2 of Lot 11, Binding Site Plan 2011-03. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner Greenaway dissenting. B. Special Permit Location of a Used Car Lot (Adriana Robledo) (MF# SP 2017-020) Chairwoman Bykonen read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the special permit application for the location of a used car lot. She stated that there were no further comments to add since the previous meeting. Commissioner Greenaway moved, seconded by Commissioner Campos, to adopt findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the January 18, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Greenaway moved, seconded by Commissioner Campos, based on the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council grant a special permit to Adriana Robledo for the location of an auto sales lot at 1424 North 41h Avenue, with conditions as contained in the January 18, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. C. Special Permit Valdivia Daycare Center Expansion (Mariana Hernandez & Juan Valdivia) (MF# SP 2017-021) -2- Chairwoman Bykonen read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, discussed the special permit application to expand Valdivia Daycare Center. He reminded the Commission that at the previous meeting there were some minor issues brought up. One of those issues being parking and the other was the number of students. The applicants have met with staff and have come up with a parking scheme, as contained in the staff report, which will accommodate the number of employees and students, to allow staff to provide a recommendation for up to 50 students as outlined by the State regulations. Commissioner Portugal moved, seconded by Commissioner Campos, to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the January 18, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Portugal moved, seconded by Commissioner Campos, based on the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council grant a special permit to Manana & Juan Valdivia for the expansion of a commercial daycare center located at 3503 W. Sylvester Street, with conditions as contained in the January 18, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. D. Special Permit Location of a Recreation Complex in an RS -1 Chairwoman Bykonen read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the special permit to locate a recreation complex in an RS -1 zoning district. Staff, as stated in the memo to the Planning Commission, would like to postpone action on this item and reopen the public hearing for the next Planning Commission Meeting on February 15, 2018. It was discussed at the previous meeting that staff would be meeting with the applicant to further work on the roadway improvements and the installation of utilities. Staff has met with the applicant but there is still more to work on. Commissioner Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway, to postpone the development of a recommendation and set February 15, 2018 as the date for a continuation of the public hearing and the development of a recommendation for the City Council. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Preliminary Plat Northridge Estates, 72 -Lots (Sunbelt Homes, LLC) (MF # PP 2017-010) Chairwoman Bykonen read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the preliminary plat application for Northridge Estates, 72 -Lots. The plat is located just to the east of Rosalind Franklin Elementary on -3- Road 52 and contains 72 lots for single-family houses on a 20 acre parcel. Each lot ranges in size from approximately 7,200 sqft to 18,800 sqft which averages to 3.6 units per acre. It was initially designated an RS -1 zone after being annexed into the City in 2006 but was rezoned to R-1 in 2010. Surrounding properties are zoned for low density residential and are developed with single family homes making the general vicinity conducive for low density residential. The site will be accessed from Burns Road with emergency access on Curlew Lane to the south. Curlew Lane will be gated and improved to County standards from Overton to the proposed plat. The plat will be developed to the standards of the Pasco Municipal Code and the standard specifications of the City Engineering Division. As such, there will be full road improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk and water and sewer service. For the properties backing up to Burns Road an estate fence will be installed on the rear property lines. Dave McDonald, City Planner, added that staff has had conversations with the County Road Department within the past couple of days regarding the lot with the gate situation on Curlew. There is a conflict between that requirement and the Fire Department wanting a second access into that subdivision for fire safety and ambulance. During the conversation with the County, they've determined that if Curlew Lane was paved with a paved road section meeting their standards, roughly 28 feet wide, there would be no need for the gate and would serve as a secondary access for fire, ambulance and residents. It would also give residents on Curlew Lane a paved road section which they do not have now. Jason Maddox, PBS Engineering & Environmental, 400 Bradley Boulevard, Richland, WA spoke on behalf of the applicant. The current owner of the property is the Pasco School District and was originally purchased when they did Rosalind Franklin Elementary School. There were thoughts at that time to make it a larger school but instead it was made an elementary school and now there is leftover acreage. They have made the decision to sell the property to allow for development. The primary discussion they have been having with the project is the access. The main access would be from Burns Road which is already 50% completed. Along the east boundary the School District already installed a chain link fence so there wouldn't be a means for people to enter through there. As for the secondary means of access via Curlew Lane, the intention is to pave a section to the City of Pasco's standards to the southern boundary. It was discovered that the plats developed in the County did extend the road, Curlew Lane, but those plats had easement issues. There will not be enough dedicated easement on Curlew Lane for full public access since it wasn't dedicated for that plat in the County and there is only 30 feet of right of way to establish a new road. That is where the idea of a gate with a Knox - Box for the Fire Department to unlock the gate if necessary. He expected to have further discussions with the County to resolve the issue. In terms of utilities, there is already an existing sewer line through the property that was put in when the school was built. They are working on making it a public line. Commissioner Mendez asked if the applicant was fine with the tentative approval conditions. Mr. Maddox said, yes. Commissioner Portugal asked staff if the 6 foot masonry fence would only go next to CA Burns Road. Ms. Bourcier responded, yes. With no further questions or comments the public hearing closed. Commissioner Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Portugal, to close the hearing on the proposed subdivision and initiate deliberations and schedule adoption of findings of fact, conclusions and a recommendation to the City Council for the February 15, 2018 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. B. Comp Plan Amendment Public Participation Plan Regarding the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update (MF# CPA 2017-001) Chairwoman Bykonen read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Dave McDonald, City Planner, discussed the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Public Participation Plan regarding the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update. The City is required to update the plan and one of the things required during that process is to have a Citizen's Participation Plan. Staff provided a copy of the proposed plan for the Commission. It is similar to the plan that was prepared in the 2008 update, which the City is already following. The City had an open house at 5:30 p.m. before the Planning Commission for the public and there have been two other meetings. Those open houses are mentioned in the plan. The plan is almost identical to the one done in 2008 with a few additions. This will eventually become Appendix 2 when the Comprehensive Plan Update is completed. With no further questions or comments the public hearing closed. Commissioner Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway, that the Planning Commission adopt Commission Resolution 2018-01 establishing a public participation process to be used as part of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS: With no further discussion or business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David McDonald, City Planner -5- REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION MASTER FILE NO: PP 2017-010 HEARING DATE: l/ 18/2018 ACTION DATE: 2/15/2018 APPLICANT: Sunbelt Homes, LLC 601 W Kennewick Ave Kennewick, WA 99336 REQUEST: Preliminary Plat: Northridge Estates, 72 -Lot Single -Family Subdivision 1. PROPERTY Legal: Short Plat 2017-02 Lot 2 General Location: West of the intersection of Burns Road and Road 52 and west of Franklin Elementary Property Size: 20.14 Acres Number of Lots Proposed: 72 single-family lots Square Footage Range of Lots: 7,280 ft2 to 18,817 ft2 Average Lot Square Footage: 9,589 ft2 2. ACCESS: The property will have access from Burns Road. 3. UTILITIES: Municipal water and sewer service will be made available to the site. 4. LAND USE AND ZONING: The site is zoned R-1 (Low Density Residential) Surrounding properties are zoned and developed as follows: NORTH: County - Agriculture SOUTH: County - Single Family EAST: R-1 - Franklin Elementary WEST R-1 - Single Family 5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan indicates the site is intended for low-density residential development. According to the Comprehensive Plan, low -residential development means 2 to 5 dwelling units per acre. The criteria for allocation under the future land use section of Volume II of the Comprehensive Plan (Vol. II, page 17) encourages development of lands designated for low-density residential uses when or where sewer is available; the location is suitable for home sites; and there is a market demand for new home sites. Policy H -1-E encourages the advancement of home ownership, and Goal H-2 suggests the City strive to maintain a variety of housing options for residents of the community. Goal LU -2 encourages the maintenance of established I neighborhoods and the creation of new neighborhoods that are safe and enjoyable places to live. 6. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Based on the SEPA checklist, the adopted City Comprehensive Plan, City development regulations, testimony at the public hearing and other information, a Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) has been issued for this project (WAC 197-11- 355). ANALYSIS The project site is located west of the intersection of Burns Road and Road 52 and east of the West Pasco Terrace Subdivision. Just to the east is Franklin Elementary. The site is relatively flat and is vacant with a combination of bare ground and native and non-native grasses and other vegetation. The site was initially designated an RS -1 zoning district after being annexed as a part of a larger area in 2006. The R-1 (Low Density Residential) zoning was established in 2010 prior to the development of the West Pasco Terrace subdivision and Franklin Elementary. In early 2017, a short plat was finalized that separated the project site and the elementary school from each other. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the site into 72 lots to allow the construction of single-family homes consistent with the R-1 zoning on the property. Properties to the west are developed with single-family homes on lots zoned R-1 (West Pasco Terrace) and properties on the east side of the elementary school are zoned RS -1 (Madison Park). The general vicinity is conducive to the development of single-family homes. The property site is located along the northernmost city limits LOT LAYOUT: The proposed Plat contains 72 residential lots. The lots vary in size from 7,280 square feet to 18,817 square feet. The average lot size is 9,589 square feet. The proposal is consistent with the density requirements of the R-1 zoning of the site. The minimum lot size for the R-1 zone is 7,200 square feet. RIGHTS-OF-WAY: All lots have frontage on streets which will be dedicated. UTILITIES: Municipal water and sewer must be extended to and through the parcel subject to development, including along Burns Road in coincidence with the property frontage. A 20 -foot easement in lot 21 and lot 29 must be created for maintenance purposes of the existing sewer line. This easement will be treated like an alley. Currently this sewer line is owned and maintained by the Pasco School District. It is currently under evaluation to be taken over by the 2 City of Pasco. If it is determined that the City will take over jurisdiction of the sewer line, this easement will be dedicated to the City of Pasco. The Engineering Division will determine the specific placement of fire hydrants and streetlights when construction plans are submitted. As a general rule, fire hydrants are located at street intersections and with a maximum interval of 500 feet between hydrants on alternating sides of the street. Streetlights are located at street intersections, with a maximum interval of 300 feet on residential streets, and with a maximum interval of 150 feet on arterial streets. The intervals for street light placements are measure along the centerline of the road. Street lights are placed on alternating sides of the street. STREET NAMES: The proposed street names will be added prior to final plat approval. IRRIGATION: The municipal code requires the installation of irrigation lines as a part of the infrastructure improvements. WATER RIGHTS: The assignment of water rights is a requirement for subdivision approval per Pasco Municipal Code Section 26.04.115 and Section 3.07.160. If no water rights are available to transfer to the City the property owner/developer must pay a water right fee in lieu thereof as established in PMC Chapter 3.07. 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. FINDINGS OF FACT State law (RCW 58.17.010) and the Pasco Municipal Code require the Planning Commission to develop Findings of Fact as to how this proposed subdivision will protect and enhance the health, safety and general welfare of the community. The following is a listing of proposed "Findings of Fact": Prevent Overcrowding: Density requirements of the R-1 zone are designed to address overcrowding concerns. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property in question be developed with 2 to 5 dwelling units per acre. The proposed Plat has a density of approximately 3.7 units per acre. No more than 40 percent of each lot is permitted to be covered with structures per the R-1 standards. Parks Opens Space/Schools: The City is required by RCW 58.17.110 to make a finding that adequate provisions are being made to ameliorate the impacts of the proposed subdivision on the School District. At the request of the School District the City enacted a school impact fee in 2012. The imposition of this impact fee addresses the requirement to ensure there are adequate provisions 3 for schools. A school impact fee in the amount of $4,525 will be charged for each new dwelling unit at the time of building permit issuance. Effective Land Use/Orderly Development: The Plat is laid out for single- family development as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. The maximum density permitted under the Comprehensive Plan is 5 dwelling units per acre. The developer is proposing a density of 3.6 units per acre. Safe Travel & Walking Conditions: The plat will connect to the community through the existing network of streets. Sidewalks are installed at the time homes are built on individual lots. The sidewalks will be constructed to current City standards and to the standards of the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA ramps at the corners of all intersection will be installed with the construction of the road improvements Adequate Provision of Municipal Services: All lots within the Plat will be provided with water, sewer and other utilities. Provision of Housing for State Residents: This Preliminary Plat contains 72 residential building lots, providing an opportunity for the construction of 72 new dwelling units in Pasco. Adequate Air and Light: The maximum lot coverage limitations and building setbacks will assure that adequate movement of air and light is available to each lot. Proper Access & Travel: The streets through and adjoining the Plat have been or will be paved and developed to City standards to assure proper access is maintained to each lot. Connections to the community will be provided by Burns Road with emergency access on Curlew Lane. The Preliminary Plat was submitted to the Transit Authority for review. (The discussion under "Safe Travel" above applies to this section also.) Comprehensive Plan Policies & Maps: The Comprehensive Plan designates the Plat site for low-density residential development. Policies of the Comprehensive Plan encourage the advancement of home ownership and suggest the City strive to maintain a variety of housing for residents. Other Findings: • The site is within the Pasco Urban Growth Boundary. • The State Growth Management Act requires urban growth and urban densities to occur within the Urban Growth Boundaries. 4 • The site is vacant with a combination of bare ground and native and non-native grasses and other vegetation. • The site is not considered a critical area a mineral resource area or a wet land. • The Comprehensive Plan identifies the site for low-density residential development. • Low-density residential development is described in the Comprehensive Plan as two to five dwelling units per acre. • The developer is proposing a density of 3.6 units per acre. • The site is zoned R-1 (Low Density Residential). • The site was annexed in 2006 with an RS -1 zoning determination. • The site was rezoned R-1 in 2010 and was part of a short plat in early 2017. • The Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan encourages the development of a variety of residential densities and housing types. • The Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan encourages the interconnection of neighborhood streets to provide for the disbursement of traffic. • The interconnection of neighborhood streets is necessary for utility connections (looping) and the provision of emergency services. • The neighborhood is connected to the community by way of Burns Road and Curlew lane. • Per the ITE Trip Generation Manual 8th Addition the proposed subdivision, when fully developed, will generate approximately 310 vehicle trips per day. • RCW 58.17.110 requires the City to make a finding that adequate provisions have been made for schools before any preliminary plat is approved. • The City of Pasco has adopted a school impact fee ordinance compelling new housing developments to provide the School District with mitigation fees. The fee was effective April 16, 2012. • Past correspondence from the Pasco School District indicates impact fees address the requirement to ensure adequate provisions are made for schools. • Plat improvements within the City of Pasco are required to comply with the 2015 Standard Drawings and Specification as approved by the City Engineer. These improvements include but are not limited to water, sewer and irrigation lines, streets, street lights and storm water retention. The handicapped accessible pedestrian ramps are completed with the street and curb improvements prior to final plat approval. Sidewalks are installed at the time permits are issued for new houses 5 except sidewalks along major streets, which are installed with the street improvements. • All engineering designs for infrastructure and final plat drawings are required to utilize the published City of Pasco Vertical Control Datum. • All storm water generated from a developed plat is required to be disposed of per City and State codes and requirements. Prior to the City of Pasco accepting construction plans for review the developer is required to enter into a Storm Water Maintenance Agreement with the City. The developer is responsible for obtaining the signatures of all parties required on the agreement and to have the agreement recorded with the Franklin County Auditor. The original signed and recorded copy of the agreement is presented to the City of Pasco at the intake meeting for construction plans. • The City has nuisance regulations (PMC 9.60) that require property owners (including developers) to maintain their properties in a manner that does not injure, annoy or endanger the comfort and repose of other property owners. This includes controlling dust, weeds and litter during times of construction for both subdivisions and buildings including houses. • Prior to acceptance of final plats developers are required to prepare and submit record drawings. All record drawings shall be created in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Record Drawing Requirements and Procedure form provided by the Engineering Division. This form must be signed by the developer prior to construction plan approval. CONCLUSIONS BASED ON INITIAL STAFF FINDINGS OF FACT Before recommending approval or denial of the proposed Plat the Planning Commission must develop findings of fact from which to draw its conclusion (P.M.C. 26.24.070) therefrom as to whether or not: (1) Adequate provisions are made for the public health, safety and general welfare and for open spaces, drainage ways, streets, alleys, other public ways, water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks, playgrounds, transit stops, schools and school grounds, sidewalks for safe walking conditions for students and other public needs; The proposed plat will be required to develop under the standards of the Pasco Municipal Code and the standard specifications of the City Engineering Division. These standards for streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure improvements were designed to ensure the public health; safety and general welfare of the community are secured. These standards include provisions for streets, drainage, water and sewer service and the provision for dedication of right-of-way. The preliminary plat was forwarded to the Franklin County PUD, 0 the Pasco School District, Cascade Gas, Charter Cable and Ben -Franklin Transit Authority for review and comment. Based on the School Districts Capital Facilities Plan the City collects school mitigation fees for each new dwelling unit. The fee is paid at the time of building permit issuance. The school impact fee addresses the requirements of RCW 58.17.110. (2) The proposed subdivision contributes to the orderly development and land use patterns in the area; The proposed Plat makes efficient use of vacant land and will provide for the looping of utilities and interconnectivity of streets as supported in the Comprehensive Plan. (3) The proposed subdivision conforms to the policies, maps and narrative text of the Comprehensive Plan; The Comprehensive Plan land use map designates the site for low-density residential development. Low-density residential development is described as two to five dwelling units per acre in the text of the Comprehensive Plan. The Housing Element of the Plan encourages the promotion of a variety of residential densities and suggests the community should support the advancement of programs encouraging home ownership. The Plan also encourages the interconnection of local streets for inter -neighborhood travel for public safety as well as providing for traffic disbursement. (4) The proposed subdivision conforms to the general purposes of any applicable policies or plans which have been adopted by the City Council; Development plans and policies have been adopted by the City Council in the form of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed subdivision conforms to the policies, maps and narrative text of the Plan as noted in number three above. (5) The proposed subdivision conforms to the general purposes of the subdivision regulations. The general purposes of the subdivision regulations have been enumerated and discussed in the staff analysis and Findings of Fact. The Findings of Fact indicate the subdivision is in conformance with the general purposes of the subdivision regulations provided certain mitigation measures (i.e.: school impact fees are paid.) (6) The public use and interest will be served by approval of the proposed subdivision. The proposed Plat, if approved, will be developed in accordance with all City standards designed to insure the health, safety and general welfare of the community are met. The Comprehensive Plan will be implemented through development of this Plat. These factors will insure the public use and interest are served. TENTATIVE PLAT APPROVAL CONDITIONS 1. All work shall comply with City of Pasco Standards and Specifications. 2. No utility vaults, pedestals, or other obstructions will be allowed at street intersections. 3. Curlew Lane shall be improved to County Standards from Overton to the proposed plat. 4. Utilities shall be extended to and through the parcel subject to development, including along Burns Road in coincidence with the property frontage. 5. All corner lots and other lots that present difficulties for the placement of yard fencing shall be identified in the notes on the face of the final plat(s). 6. The developer shall install a common "estate type" masonry fence 6 feet in height adjacent to the rear line of all lots backing Burns Road. The wall details must be included on the subdivision construction drawings. All final Plats shall include a note that clearly indicates the maintenance responsibility for the estate wall is the responsibility of the property owners adjoining the wall. A concrete mow strip shall be installed under any common fence as directed by the City Parks Division and shall be approved by the Parks Department prior to installation. 7. The developer/ builder shall pay the City a "common area maintenance fee" of $475 per lot upon issuance of building permits for homes. These funds shall be placed in a fund and used to finance the maintenance of arterial boulevard strips. The City shall not accept maintenance responsibility for the landscaping abutting said streets until such time as all fees are collected for each phase that abut said streets. 8. The final plat(s) shall contain a 10 -foot utility easement parallel to all streets unless otherwise required by the Franklin County PUD. 9. Lots abutting Burns Road shall not have direct access to Burns Road. Access shall be prohibited by means of deed restrictions or statements on the face of the final plat(s). 10. The final plat(s) 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 s 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". RECOMMENDATION MOTION: I move to adopt Findings of Fact and Conclusions therefrom as contained in the February 15, 2018 staff report. 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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Legal: Farm Unit 99, Irrigation Block 1 (Parcel # 115 180073) General Location: 10700 block of Burns Rd. Property Size: 22 acres located in the northwest corner of a larger 119 acre parcel. 2. ACCESS: The site is currently accessible from a private road off Broadmoor Blvd. 3. UTILITIES: No City utilities are available at the site with the exception of electricity. 4. LAND USE AND ZONING: The site is currently zoned RS -1 (Suburban) and is vacant. Surrounding properties are zoned and developed as follows: NORTH: County - Single-Family/Crop Fields SOUTH: RT - Vacant EAST: County, RS -1, R-3 - Crop Field/Vacant WEST: County - Crop Field 5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan designates the site for Low -Density Residential uses; however, Policy ED -1-D encourages the development of tourism and recreational opportunities within the City. 6. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Based on the SEPA checklist, the adopted City Comprehensive Plan, City development regulations, testimony at the public hearing and other information, a Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance (MDNS) has been issued for this project. Mitigation factors include the construction of streets and utilities on the west and south sides of the proposed soccer complex in accordance with City standards, conduct of a traffic impact study, and water rights transfer. 1 ANALYSIS The applicant has applied to construct a recreation complex in an RS -1 zoning district. Pursuant to PMC 26.22.040(7), recreation complexes are considered conditional uses in RS -1 zones and require Special Permits prior to construction. In mid -2017, the applicant had been granted a Special Permit to locate the recreation complex on the property in question, then re-applied for the Special Permit because the site plan had been altered considerable. The new site plan indicated that the complex would be located in the northwest corner instead of the southwest corner as initially permitted. After a public hearing on December 21, 2017, the applicant then shifted the location of the complex back to the southwest corner of the lot, but with a different configuration. The complex will be located on 22 acres in the northwest portion of the 119 -acre parcel -4,586 linear feet west of the intersection of Broadmoor Blvd. and Burns Rd. The site is part of the Barker property that was annexed in 2016 and is currently used for agriculture; there are no existing structures on the 22 -acre site in question. The applicant has indicated that the privately -run recreation complex will be used for soccer, lacrosse, and other field sports, boasting eight grass and two synthetic turf fields. The complex is intended for the general public, but each field may be rented on either an hourly or membership basis. The applicant also stated that some fields will have lighting for evening use that will not extend past 10 pm. Development of the complex is set to be completed in phases. Phase 1 will take place in the spring of 2018; Phase 2 in the fall of 2018/spring of 2019; and Phase 3 in the fall of 2019/spring of 2020. There is also the possibility for future development of a clubhouse for meetings and facilities storage. Unrelated to the project but important to note for context is the future implementation of Pasco's Broadmoor Master Plan, which delineates proposed uses starting from Broadmoor Boulevard and extending west all the way to Shoreline Road. Adjacent lands to the west have recently been purchased by the School District and are being reserved for a future high school. As City water and sewer are not available to the site, the applicant proposes to use irrigation water and is required to connect to a private sewage disposal system. The site is located about midway between Broadmoor Boulevard and Dent Road. A 40 -foot right-of-way dedication and collector street will be needed at this location running north from Burns Road between the future High School site and the proposed recreation facility. Full street improvements are required for this collector street along the development area as well as along the full frontage of Burns Road. The applicant has discussed potentially short -platting the property to separate the development area from the approximately 4.5 acres that lie south of the irrigation canal easement running through the 2 property. Should the parcel undergo the short plat or parcel creation process, all required improvements on all frontages of the original parcel must be done at the time that the first new parcel created by the short plat is developed. Street improvements include utilities, street lighting, storm drainage, signage, sidewalks, right-of-way dedication, and other features consistent with the City's Standard Specification. The applicant's site has approximately 1,052 feet of street frontage along the future north -south collector road and will have 1,330 feet of frontage along the Burns Road. The applicant will be responsible for constructing the necessary infrastructure improvements along theses frontages as discussed above. The infrastructure could be constructed in phases similar to how subdivisions are built with improvements being completed with each phase of the soccer complex. Traffic generated by the complex will vary greatly depending on the time of day and week. According to the applicant as well as the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Volume 8, vehicle trips per typical weekday may range from 375 to 500, taking into account how many practice sessions occur during the day. That number could increase to as many as 700 during weekend events. The estimated trips shown in the SEPA that was submitted warrant a traffic impact study in accordance with the ITE recommended practice. Furthermore, Burns Road is a high speed road and has a vertical curve near the proposed entry to the soccer complex. Additional considerations to facilitate traffic flow and promote safety may be required. When leaving the complex, visitors would be forced to queue on the future north -south collector street in order to make a left turn onto Burns Road. These safety considerations need to be addressed through a professional traffic study. STAFF 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 additional findings to this listing as the result of factual testimony and evidence submitted during the open record hearing. 1. The parcel contains 119 acres but only 22 of those acres are designated for this proposal. 2. The site is zoned RS -1 (Suburban). 3. The site is accessible from Broadmoor Boulevard by a dirt roadway only. 4. Pursuant to PMC 26.22.040(7), recreation complexes are considered conditional uses in RS -1 zones that require Special Permits. 5. The site is currently used for agriculture. 3 6. The finished recreation complex will have eight grass/turf fields for the use of soccer, lacrosse, and other field sports. 7. Field lighting will be proposed that will not extend past 10 pm. 8. Development of the complex will be completed in three phases. 9. Vehicle trips per weekday to and from the site may range from 375 to 500 and up to 700 on a weekend day. 10. Per City Engineering, the estimated trips shown in the SEPA that was submitted warrant a traffic impact study in accordance with the ITE recommended practice. 11. Per City Engineering, Burns Road is a high speed road and has a vertical curve near the proposed entry to the soccer complex. 12. The site in question will require the development of approximately 2,382 lineal feet of street and utility improvements. Codes and Standard Specification require property owners adjoining current and future right- of-way to complete the street and utility improvements at the time their property is developed. 13. The applicant may potentially short plat the property to separate the development area from the approximately 4.5 acres that lie south of the irrigation canal easement running through the property. 14. A 40 -foot right-of-way dedication and collector street will be needed running north from Burns Road and west of the complex. 15. As City water and sewer are not available to the site, the applicant proposes to use irrigation water and have portable toilets accessible to visitors and staff. 16. The developer of the complex will be responsible for constructing the necessary infrastructure improvements along the rights-of-way that front the complex. The infrastructure may be constructed in phases. CONCLUSIONS BASED ON STAFF FINDINGS OF FACT Before recommending approval or denial of a special permit the Planning Commission must develop findings of fact from which to draw its conclusions based upon the criteria listed in PMC 25.86.060. The criteria are as follows: (1) Will the proposed use be in accordance with the goals, policies, objectives and text of the Comprehensive Plan? The Comprehensive Plan designates the site for Low -Density Residential uses; however, Policy ED -1-D encourages the development of tourism and recreational opportunities within the City. (2) Will the proposed use adversely affect public infrastructure? 0 A recreation complex will generate traffic that will vary greatly depending on the day of the week. Its location off a high-capacity arterial street (Burns Road) will allow for the extra traffic without resulting in congestion; however, it will also increase concerns for traffic safety due to the profile of Burns Road. Development of the proposed recreation complex will require the development of adjoining streets and utilities. (3) Will the proposed use be constructed, maintained and operated to be in harmony with existing or intended character of the general vicinity? The RS -1 District provides for low density residential environments permitting single-family homes on large suburban lots. The applicant's immediate neighborhood area is mostly vacant; however, Pasco's Broadmoor Master Plan illustrates the planned development of low and medium -density residential neighborhoods in close proximity to the proposed recreation complex. The Broadmoor plan also shows strips of designated park areas lining Burns Road and substantial commercial development to the east. On the east side of Dent Road adjacent to said complex is land designated for civic and/or other recreation facilities. Considering this, it may be argued that the proposed complex will be sited, constructed, and maintained in general harmony with the character of the neighborhood. For comparison the City's soccer complex is located adjacent to a large residential neighborhood without diminution of the surrounding character of the neighborhood. However, this facility is adjacent a four -lane signalized arterial and nearby commercial services. (4) Will the location and height of proposed structures and the site design discourage the development of permitted uses on property in the general vicinity or impair the value thereof Requirements of the Pasco Municipal Code will ensure the recreation complex will be built to conform to all height and setback standards. Since the complex consists mostly of flat fields, there will be little obstruction of view for residents in the vicinity. Based on experience from the soccer complex near the TRAC facility the development of permitted uses on property in the vicinity should not be discouraged as a result of the development and operation of the proposed recreation complex. The facility may create non-residential traffic, but its effects on surrounding uses are unknown at this time. (5) Will the operations in connection with the proposal be more objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, traffic, or flashing lights than would be the operation of any permitted uses within the district? Disturbance to future single-family dwellings that may locate near the complex is unknown at this time but may be possible, given that the complex will E generate non-residential traffic. It can be compared to the location and operation of the soccer complex adjacent to the Linda Loviisa subdivision, which has generated non-residential traffic but has not created fumes, vibrations, or dust that have created objectionable conditions in the neighborhood. (6) Will the proposed use endanger the public health or safety if located and developed where proposed, or in any way become a nuisance to uses permitted in the district? Requirements of the Building Code and other City Codes will ensure the recreation complex will be built to conform to all public health or safety standards. APPROVAL CONDITIONS 1. The special permit shall apply to Franklin County tax parcel # 115180073; 2. The recreation complex must be developed in substantial conformance with the site plan submitted with this special permit application; 3. A 40 -foot right-of-way running along the west side of the property must be deeded to the City. 4. The applicant is responsible for designing and building street and utility improvements for the east half of the future north -south collector street that runs from Burns Road to the northwest corner of the complex and the north half of Burns Road that fronts the property. The street and utility improvements must coincide with the phasing of the soccer fields. 5. In the event of a short plat or parcel creation process, all required improvements on all frontages of the original parcel must be done at the time that the first new parcel created by the short plat is developed. These improvements include roadway and utility improvements to provide a level of service described in PMC 12.36 and 26.32. 6. In the event of a short plat, any existing water rights shall be transferred to the City as a condition of approval. If no water rights are available then the property owner shall pay to the City, in lieu thereof, a water rights acquisition fee as established in the City Fee Summary Ordinance located in PMC 3.07. PMC 26.04.115 7. The soccer complex cannot be used until there is connecting street access to Burns Road or Broadmoor Boulevard. The minimum acceptable access will contained a 28 -foot wide paved roadway section. 8. The site must maintain at least a 20 -foot landscaped setback area between all streets, fields, and parking lots with 65 percent live vegetation. rl 9. Fencing must be installed along all street frontages. 10. The sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of PMC 13A.52.060 and a waiver approved in accordance to 16.06.030. 11. All backstop structures used to prevent balls from entering the adjoining streets must be constructed in a workman fashion and shall not be made of scrap or discarded materials. 12. The parking lot improvements including hard surfacing and landscaping must coincide with and be completed with each phase of the development as follows: 1) One third of the parking lot improvements must be completed with Phase 1. 2) Two thirds (One third for the Phase 1 and one third for Phase 2) of the parking lot improvements must be completed with Phase 2. 3) All parking lot improvements must be completed with Phase 3. 13. Full right-of-way dedication for adjacent streets must occur with Phase 1. 14. No shipping containers or other related or similar temporary structures will be permitted on the site except for during periods of construction only. 15. Field lighting must be approved through an amendment to the special permit considered by the Planning Commission. 16. The special permit shall be null and void if a building permit has not been obtained by December 30, 2018. RECOMMENDATION MOTION for Findings of Fact: I move to adopt Findings of Fact and Conclusions therefrom as contained in the February 15, 2018 staff report. MOTION for Recommendation: I move, based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions therefrom, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council grant a special permit to JUB Engineers, Inc. for the location of a recreation complex in the 10700 block of Burns Road with conditions as contained in the February 15, 2018 staff report. 7 Z.4< J H U Arm M" mw W: u mw �w •I eP=4 p U V U Broad , , oor-B:Ivd V .bz N CO � O � O W � N N � � N 4-j 54 N-�1C-►'aiinty 19 U) i a) LL 0 0 0 I I , 15, CO3,; > / , 15, CO3,; > }(\ ( } 00 \ �/ 0 X10 2® \ \ <©\ ( ° 0 Q) Q ' Q Q O (LO a a E bR i i r S x, t' Q� S � 6 � r � sz r ,�I• T 4 ` ems.:• �, Fes•`!- �'}aRi:'Y�.�, Vim. F tt. O •4 iir l x REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION MASTER FILE # SP 2018-001 APPLICANT: Pasco Fire Department HEARING DATE: 2/15/2018 1011 E Ainsworth Ave ACTION DATE: 2/15/2018 Pasco, WA 99301 BACKGROUND REQUEST: SPECIAL PERMIT: Location of a fire training tower in an I-3 (Heavy Industrial) Zoning District 1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Legal: A Portion of the Northeast Quarter and Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 9 North, Range 30 East, W.M. of Parcel 112420023 General Location: Northwest corner of S Oregon Avenue and E Ainsworth Avenue Property Size: 20 acres in total, 1 acre for project site 2. ACCESS: The site is accessible from S Oregon Ave, E Ainsworth Ave, and S Maitland Ave. 3. UTILITIES: All municipal utilities currently serve the site. 4. LAND USE AND ZONING: The site is zoned I-3 (Heavy Industrial) and contains a garage structure. The zoning and land use of the surrounding properties are as follows: NORTH: I-1 - Vacant SOUTH: 1-3- Port of Pasco, office buildings EAST: 1-3- Vacant, Western Area Resource Shop WEST: I-1 - Wastewater treatment plant 5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan designates this area for industrial uses but encourages fostering of adequate provisions for educational facilities throughout the urban growth area. 6. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City of Pasco is the lead agency for this project. An environmental determination will be made after the public hearing for this project. A Determination of Non - Significance or Mitigated Determination of Non -Significance is likely for this application (WAC 197-11-355). 1 ANALYSIS The applicant, the Pasco Fire Department, has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through FEMA to build a modular training tower on a parcel located adjacent to the Pasco Fire Department Administration Office. The Fire Department has indicated that they have secured a long-term lease with the property owners—the Port of Pasco—and proposes to transform one acre of the twenty -acre parcel into a training facility. A 40 -foot tall tower will be constructed by a training company that converts Conex shipping containers into training towers. Two hydrants and a future restroom on the site will be supplied with City water from E Ainsworth Ave. The project will be the site of live fire burning in accordance with regulations of Washington State Department of Ecology, though most training will occur in the absence of fire. Any burning will be limited to wood -based products and will be governed by DOE "Permitted Burn" permits. The site requires a "French draining system" that holds typical water usage. An existing catch basin will be used in the instance of overflow. The Fire Department has stated that the site is well-suited for building upon and draining water. Training on the site will occur approximately 1 to 5 times a month during business hours with 4 to 16 people. Fire trucks may access this site during those training sessions. STAFF 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 additional findings to this listing as the result of factual testimony and evidence submitted during the open record hearing. 1. The site is located at the northwest corner of S Oregon Avenue and E Ainsworth Avenue (Assessor's Tax Parcel # 112420023). 2. The site is zoned I-3 (Heavy Industrial). 3. One acre of the twenty -acre parcel will be transformed into a training facility consisting of a 40 -foot tall tower constructed of Conex shipping containers. 4. Two hydrants and a future restroom on the site will be supplied with City water from E Ainsworth Ave. 5. The site will have occasional live fire burning in accordance with regulations of the Washington State Department of Ecology. 6. Burning will be limited to wood -based products and will be governed by DOE "Permitted Burn" permits. 7. A French draining system as well as an existing catch basin will ensure on- site water retention. 2 8. The site is suitable for building and draining. 9. Training will take place 1 to 5 times a month during business hours and will involve 4 to 16 people. CONCLUSIONS BASED ON STAFF FINDINGS OF FACT Before recommending approval or denial of a special permit the Planning Commission must develop findings of fact from which to draw its conclusions based upon the criteria listed in PMC 25.86.060. The criteria are as follows: (I) Will the proposed use be in accordance with the goals, policies, objectives and text of the Comprehensive Plan? Comprehensive Plan Goal CF -5 encourages the fostering of adequate provisions for educational facilities throughout the urban growth area. The project will simulate real-life emergency situations and provide firefighters with learning opportunities to be more prepared and effective in serving the community. (2) Will the proposed use adversely affect public infrastructure? The proposal will generate little demand for public utilities, as water will only be used during training sessions 1 to 5 times a month. Traffic generation of the proposal will be minimal and easily accommodated by the existing road system. (3) Will the proposed use be constructed, maintained and operated to be in harmony with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity? The project will occur on lot that is zoned I-3 which is the most intense of the industrial -zoned districts. The intended character of the vicinity is industrial and though the proposed use is not inconsistent with the industrial zoning designation, Staff is uncertain as to whether or not the use will generate disruptions by way of noise or fumes. However, the project will be co -managed through the City of Pasco Engineering Department to ensure it is compatible with the surrounding land use. The location was chosen because of its close proximity to the Fire Department Administration Office and its relative isolation from major commercial and residential districts. (4) Will the location and height of proposed structures and the site design discourage the development of permitted uses on property in the general vicinity or impair the value thereof? Because the area is zoned for light -to -heavy industrial uses, Staff reasons that the height of the tower will not deter other industrial uses from locating nearby. 3 (5) Will the operations in connection with the proposal be more objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, traffic, or flashing lights than would be the operation of any permitted uses within the district? The project will be the source of some noise and smoke during business hours. However, it is anticipated that the project will not create noise in excess of what other permitted industrial uses create and will operate in accordance with the Department of Ecology, though the project is not expected to create adverse impacts to other permitted uses. (6) Will the proposed use endanger the public health or safety if located and developed where proposed, or in any way will become a nuisance to uses permitted in the district? It is expected that the proposed fire training facility will not cause harm to public health and safety, as the project will operate in accordance with the Department of Ecology. It is unlikely that the associated activity will become a nuisance to permitted uses in the vicinity. *Because the awarded grant for this project must be utilized in a relatively short amount of time, the Fire Department is requesting the Special Permit be expedited in order for the training facility construction to begin as soon as possible. Therefore, if the Planning Commission feels it is appropriate, the Special Permit may be reviewed and forwarded to the Council after the public hearing on February 15, 2018. APPROVAL CONDITIONS 1. The Special Permit shall apply to Tax Parcel #112420023; 2. The project must operate in accordance with Washington State Department of Ecology; 3. Frontage improvements to a level as outlined in Chapter 12.36 of the PMC are required. This includes street and utility improvements. Street improvements will be based on zoning and roadway classification. 4. All new drainage facilities must be designed based on the Storm Water Manual for Eastern Washington by an engineer licensed in the State of Washington. 5. The looped fire system will be a public water main maintained by the City of Pasco. If this line is not installed in the public right-of-way, it must be centered in a 20 -foot easement dedicated to the City. 6. The Special Permit shall be null and void if all necessary licenses have not been obtained by December 31, 2018. El RECOMMENDATION MOTION: I move to close the hearing on the proposed special permit and adopt findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the February 15, 2018 staff report. 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MEMORANDUM DATE: February 15, 2018 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Dave McDonald, City Planner SUBJECT: Pasco Urban Growth Area Boundary (MF# CPA 2017-001) Under the provisions of the Growth Management Act (GMA) urban growth is to be contained within designated boundaries (Urban Growth Boundaries) around urban centers in all counties planning under the Act. The Urban Growth Boundary defines the location of the city's urban growth area (UGA). The UGA is where urban development is expected and where growth can be supported by urban services. The UGB is the demarcation line between where the community encourages urban growth and where rural activities are to be preserved. By directing growth to UGAs natural resource lands such as commercially significant farms lands can be conserved and the character of rural areas can be maintained for future needs. Each urban growth area including Pasco's is to contain sufficient land area to accommodate expected growth for a 20 year planning horizon. The expected growth is determined by population projections prepared by the State Office of Financial Management which are used by Franklin County and the cities to allocate urban and rural growth for each jurisdiction. The UGA defines the area in which the City must plan under GMA. The UGA establishes the boundaries for land use planning, transportation planning, and public service planning and utility planning. Under the GMA, cities are identified as the units of government most appropriate to provide urban governmental services. In general urban governmental services are to be confined within the UGA. Only in limited circumstances where it is necessary to protect public health and safety or the environment can these service extend beyond the UGA. In late December the City received updated population projections from the State Office of Finance Management. The projections provided a low, medium and high estimate of Franklin County's population growth for the next 20 years. For planning purposes Pasco has always been assign 80 percent of the Franklin County estimate. Based on the mid-range projection, Pasco's population is estimated to be 121,828 by 2038. This is an increase of 50,148 over the current population of 71,680. There are 257 cities in the State of Washington that have a population of less than 50,000. This sizeable growth will require considerable changes to the UGA. The UGA will need to be expanded to accommodate over 15,000 new dwelling units. The new homes will needed to be serviced with streets, parks, schools, churches, commercial businesses and other features that require land. According to U.S. Census data a typical city of 50,000 covers an average of 11 square miles of land. The attachment, Appendix III of the Comprehensive Plan further outlines UGA needs for Pasco and identifies the number of additional acres required to accommodate the OFM population projection. Considering the existing vacant lots and land within the City limits and current UGA an additional 6.41 square miles of land will be needed. Population projections are one of the factors that must be considered in establishing UGA boundaries but not the only factor. The City needs to consider development patterns, streets and were the emphasis has been placed on planning, locating and expanding utilities. Because of the location of the airport, railyards transportation facilities, barge terminals and industrial waste water facilities the Comprehensive Plan has historically directed industrial land uses to the eastside of the community. Residential development along with retail business has been directed toward the west. Based upon significant land needs, development patterns and utilities it appears properties to the west of Road 36 and north of Burns Road would provide the best opportunity for expanding the UGA. In addition to the significant changes needed in the UGA north and west of the City there are some service issues related to the UGA on the east side of the community. Over a square mile of industrially zoned property east of Highway 12 and 395 is owned by the DNR. DNR does not sell property which makes it very difficult to develop the land for industrial uses. The DNR land is part of the City's industrial buildable lands yet it is essentially unavailable for development because DNR mandates. The DNR property is within the City limits and removing the land from the UGA does not remove the property from the City. The land can only be de -annexed by the City in response to a DNR petition or by a city-wide vote. The other related issue is the service needs for the Lamb Weston plant on North Glade Road. The Lamb Weston plant operates a small waste water treatment facility and spray fields that are often inadequate in winter months. The Plant operators have expressed a desire to be annexed and send waste water to the City's industrial waste water reuse facility. However to be annexed the plant and property needs to be in the Pasco UGA. A portion of the plant property is in the UGA while the spray fields are located outside the UGA. Under the current situation the plant is unable to increase production or expand. Staff is seeking some direction on the issue related to the industrial lands as discussed above. 2 Findings of Fact The following are initial findings drawn from Appendix III of the Pasco Comprehensive Plan. 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 requires the establishment of Urban Growth Areas (UGA) around all urban centers in the County. 2. Designated Urban Growth Areas (UGA) are to include enough undeveloped land to adequately accommodate forecasted growth for a 20 year planning period. 3. The forecasted population must be based on OFM population estimates for Franklin County. 4. UGA's are to encompass lands within the City's recognized utility service area. 5. UGA's are to include portions of the County already characterized by urban growth. 6. Pasco's estimated population is expected to reach 121,828, an increase of 50,148 by 2038. 7. Base on the OFM population projections and estimated household size of 3.278 persons per household Pasco will need to accommodate another 15,298 dwelling units by 2038. 8. With a combination of single-family (84%) and multi -family (16%) dwellings 3,559 acres of land will be needed for the new housing units, streets and a land market factor for the next 20 years. The land area need is based on about 4 single-family dwellings per acre and multi -family housing based on a density ranging from 1,500 square feet per unit to 5,000 square feet per unit. 9. Dwelling units create the need for parks, schools and public services. These facilities and services also occupy land. These and other uses will require an additional 1,983 acres of land. 10. The current vacant residential land inventory within the Pasco UGA is 1,248. This vacant land will reduce the need to expand the UGA by 1,248 acres. 11. Burns Road now extends from Shoreline Drive to Road 52 along the northern City limits. 12. Broadmoor Boulevard now extends from Burns Road to Dent Road. 13. The Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans anticipate significant growth for areas beyond the City limits west of Road 36 and north of Burns Road 14. The Comprehensive Sewer Plan calls for a major trunk line running east and west along Dent Road and Clark Road with lateral connections running north and south along the alignment of Road 52, Road 60 Road 84 and Broadmoor Boulevard. 3 15. The Comprehensive Sewer Plan also calls for a major trunk line in Burns Road from Dent Road to Road 52. A third trunk line is to run north in Shoreline Drive toward the properties in Sunset Terrace north of Kohler Road. 16. Major water lines have been extended in Kohler Road, Broadmoor Boulevard, Road 68, Road 60, and Road 52 in anticipation of future growth to the north of the City. These water lines range in size from 12 inches to 24 inches. All other streets connecting north contain 8 inches water line for local and future looping. 17. The Comprehensive Water System Plan calls for major water lines extending north along Dent Road, Broadmoor Boulevard and Road 68 connecting with a major line in the east/west portion of Dent Road. 18. A 2.5 million gallon water tank is planned for a location on Road 68 midway between Dent Road and Burns Road. Other storage facilities are planned for north of the airport and on Foster Wells Road. These water facilities will all benefit pressure zone three which will include areas well north of Burns Road and the City limits. 19. The City will complete construction on the new raw water intake facility on Court Street this year. The new facility will double the pumping capacity to the West Pasco Filter Plant. Conclusions Based on the OFM population projections for Franklin County the City of Pasco must plan for an additional population of about 50,148 by 2038. An additional 15,298 housings units will be needed over the next 20 years to provide housing for the increased population. The current UGA only has 1,248 acres of vacant land available for future residential development. In addition to the 1,248 acres within the UGA for development another 4,104 acres of land will be needed to accommodate 15,298 dwelling unit with a population of 50,148. Because of geographic location, utility planning, growth trends, location of utilities and past capital expenditures the most appropriate location for expanding the UGA is west of Road 36 and north of Burns Road. a Recommendation Hold a public workshop to review and discuss the need for expanding the UGA. Provide feedback to the staff UGA proposal attached to this memo. Appendix III - Urban Growth Area. Expansion Introduction Under the provisions of the GMA urban growth is to be principally contained within designated boundaries (Urban Growth Boundaries) around urban centers in all counties planning under the Act. The Urban Growth Boundary defines the location of the city's urban growth area (UGA). The UGA is where urban development is expected and where growth can be supported by urban services. The UGB is the demarcation line between where the community encourages urban growth and where rural activities are to be preserved. By directing growth to UGAs natural resource lands such as commercially significant farms lands can be conserved and the character of rural areas can be maintained for future needs. Each urban growth area including Pasco's is to contain sufficient land area to accommodate expected growth for a 20 year planning horizon. The expected growth is determined by population projections prepared by the State Office of Financial Management which are used by Franklin County and the cities to allocate urban and rural growth for each jurisdiction. The UGA defines the area in which the City must plan under GMA. The UGA establishes the boundaries for land use planning, transportation planning, and public service planning and utility planning. Under the GMA, cities are identified as the units of government most appropriate to provide urban governmental services. In general urban governmental services are to be confined within the UGA. Only in limited circumstances where it is necessary to protect public health and safety or the environment can these service extend beyond the UGA. Growth Management Mandate Development of the Urban Growth Boundary recommendation was guided in particular by the following GMA Planning Goals: Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low- density development. Maintain and enhance natural resource-based industries, including productive timber, agriculture, and fisheries industries. Encourage the conservation of productive forest lands and productive agricultural lands, and discourage incompatible uses. The state goals, in turn, led to the following Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) that provide specific guidance for the establishment of Pasco's UGA. POLICY NO.2 Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.110 relating to the establishment of Urban Growth Areas. A. Each City within Franklin County will be included within a designated urban growth area. B. Designated urban growth areas should include an amount of undeveloped area to adequately accommodate forecasted growth and development for the next 20 years. C. Designated urban growth areas should include those portions of the county already characterized by urban growth and having existing public facilities and service capacities to serve existing and future growth. D. Designated urban growth areas should include those areas that are within the recognized utility service areas of each City. E. The size of urban growth areas will vary due to regional settings and should be adequate to promote viable economic development strategies promote choices in housing accommodations and insure adequate lands are available for associated open spaces and public purposes. G. Municipalities should limit the extension of water and sewer service to areas within each jurisdiction's urban growth boundary. Growth Projections The Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) is responsible for providing population estimates for all Counties and cities required to plan under the provisions of the 1990 Growth Management Act. OFM provides a low medium and high projection for each county. County population estimates are then assigned to the cities within the counties based local processes. The current low projection of 87,642 for 2020 is over 2,600 persons lower than the current 2017 estimate of 90,330 for the overall County population. It has been found that the low OFM series for population growth is constantly lower than actual population growth for Franklin County. The high series has been found to overestimate the population. As a result the County and jurisdictions there in rely on the mid-range population estimates for planning purposes. The 2018 population projections for Franklin County are contained in Table No.1 TABLE # 1 OFM Population Projections for Franklin County Year Low Medium High 2020 87,642 99,712 116,386 2025 95,607 113,781 141,164 2030 103,082 127,443 165,616 2035 112,462 143,087 192,131 2038 117,882 152,285 207,565 2040 121,639 158,574 218,538 Allocation of Future Population Growth The current OFM population estimate for Pasco is approximately 71,680. Over the years the population of the Pasco has represented 80 percent or more as a result the County has always been assigned 80 percent of the OFM county population projections to Pasco for Comprehensive Planning purposes. Historically the 80 percent assignment has been based on the OFM mid-range projection. Within the planning horizon the City of Pasco will need to anticipate a growth scenario where the County population reaches about 152,285. With 80 percent of that population assigned to Pasco the city's population is expected to reach about 121,828 by 2038. This is an increase of 50,148 over the current City population. Urban Growth Area Needs Residential Needs The future Pasco Urban Growth Area will need to accommodate an additional 50,148 new residents based on the OFM mid-range population projections. Using the current OFM household size of 3.278, 15,298, new housing units will be needed to accommodate the projected population growth. By comparison the OFM high projection would generate the need for about - additional dwelling units. Additional housing to accommodate the projected population is the main contributor to the need for expanding the UGA. Over 80 percent of Paso's housing stock consists of single-family home. Over the past 17 years about 16 percent of new residential building permits have been issued for multi -family units. Prior to 2002 there were no multi -family units built for about 20 years. Based on past trends the City can expect to see another 2,447 multi -family units built by 2038. The single-family stock will increase by 12,851 units during the same period. Current multi -family development is split between R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning with 41 percent being zone R-2, 43 percent being R-3 and 16 percent being R-4. Based on the multi -family densities prescribed by the zoning code around 251 acres will be needed. Streets and a land market factor will need to be added bring the total multi -family land needs to about 345 acres. During the 2008 Comprehensive Plan update single-family densities were estimated to be about 9,600 square feet per dwelling unit. This was due to the significant areas in West Pasco that were zoned for large lots. The larger lots reflected that fact that large areas in unincorporated West Pasco were not served by sewer. For this current plan update the overall density for single-family has been lowered to 8,200 square feet per lot. This higher -density is reflected in the fact that the larger West Pasco lots have been off -set by higher -density lots in the I-182 corridor. The 8,200 square foot lot size will enable the city to achieve about four (3.9) dwelling unit per acre. To accommodate the anticipated 12,419 new dwellings the city will need 2,338 additional acres. With streets and a 10 percent land market factor single-family land needs to will be 3,124 acres. Combine multi -family and single-family land needs will be around 3,559 acres. Park and Open Space Needs Based on the information in the "Summary of Park Land and Facilities Needs Table No. ?? of Chapter 7 " the City will need an additional 1,935 acres of new park land and 503 acres for specialty recreation features new during the 20 year planning period. The combined total park land and specialty feature needs equals 2,438. With roads and a land market factor the total need is 3,352 acres. Church Needs Based on the current population (71,680) and the number of church buildings (54) within the Pasco there is one church building for every 1,327 people. However there are more congregations that church buildings. At least three churches are renting commercial buildings and eleven congregations are sharing just three buildings. Based on the number of congregations, the church to population ratio drops to 1,156 people per congregation. If all church groups had their own building there would be 65 church buildings in the city. Based on the population to church building ratio of 1,327 people per church and additional 38 churches will be need by 2038. Based on congregation numbers there could be an additional 43 congregations in the city by 2038. All churches seek to grow and growth can be inhibited by sharing buildings or renting store fronts. It would not be unreasonable to consider some of the doubled up church groups and store front rentals will grow into additional church buildings within the city. Therefore for future land area needs will be calculated for an additional 40 church buildings. The average lot size (from a sample of 14 churches)for church buildings in Pasco is around five acres. However, some of the newer churches have larger lots. The new LDS Stake Center on Porto Lane has 8.2 acres and the Faith Assembly Church on Road 72 has 15 acres. These church properties include buildings, large parking lots and play fields or structures. Base on the five acres per church the community will another 200 acres of land for churches. With the addition of streets and a 10 percent land market factor total church land needs will be 275 acres. School Needs The Pasco School District indicates for future school planning purposes the District is anticipating and average of .72 students per dwelling unit. Based on the need for an additional 15,298 new dwellings by 2038 the School District will need to plan for another 11,015 students. The increased student population will be divided between new elementary, middle and high schools. Each elementary school will house about 750 students while middle schools typically are built for 1,100 students and high schools house 2,200 students. The School District currently has a high school site two elementary school sites and a middle school site for future school buildings. Construction on elementary school # 16 will begin in the spring of 2018 followed by elementary school # 17 and middle school # 4. In addition to these proposed schools the District will need an additional 9 elementary schools and one more middle school. Nine elementary schools will occupy about 180 acres and another one or two middle schools will require 40-80 more acres. The School District will also need to purchase an additional high school site before the end of the planning period to secure land for a future high school prior to full development of the UGA. This will require another 80 acres of land. With required roads the Scholl district will need about 425 acres for future schools. Davcare and Related Needs There are currently sixteen commercial daycare related facilities in Pasco. Commercial daycares do not include the numerous family home daycares that are operated out of private family homes. For every 4,480 people there is one commercial daycare. An additional 12 commercial daycare facilities will be needed by 2038. Each daycare occupies about an acre of land. As a result the city will need about 15 acres of additional land for commercial daycare along with necessary roads and the land market factor. Storm Water Pond Needs Storm water drainage is a major concern related to urban development. Run-off from streets and sidewalks and driveways has to be collected and retained to prevent flooding and to protect water resources. Given the extent of the urban development needed to accommodate 50,148 new residents 60 acres could be needed for storm water ponds Fire Station Needs The National Fire Protection Association indicates for cities the size of Pasco there should be one firefighter for every 1,000 people. Pasco currently has .7 firefighters per 1,000 people. The projected population increase will generate a need for 35 to 50 new firefighters depending on what population to firelight ratio that is used. The Fire Department is working toward the NFPA standard. Fire stations in Pasco house between five to eight firemen per station. Potentially there is a need for another 10 fire station. The current plan for the fire Departments calls for another 4 fire station to be added to cover current needs and some future needs. One or two additional station may be needed beyond the four proposed to service the projected increase in residents. A typical fire station can function on 1.5 acres of land. Station with ladder trucks and other specialized equipment function better with two acres. Six new fire stations would need a minimum of 9 acres. If two of the proposed stations housed additional equipment the acreage would increase to 10. Add the streets and a land market factor and the city will need about 14 acres for new fire station. Commercial Land Needs Most of the future commercial retail and office development in Pasco is anticipated to occur in the 1-182 Corridor. Heavy commercial development requiring storage yards, equipment yards (wholesale businesses, distribution services, heavy equipment ales contractors etc.) will continue to locate in the Oregon Avenue area and the Columbia East/King City neighborhood. Heavy commercial uses require C-3 zoning and there is not C-3 zoning west of Road 36. About 260 acres of land around the Road 68 and Road 100 Interchanges have been developed for commercial activity over the past 17 years. Another 490 acres of commercial property is still vacant in the 1-182 Corridor. Based on the number of years it took for the existing commercial areas to develop there should be ample land remaining in the UGA to accommodate commercial development for the next 20 years. The only question related to this matter is the location of the vacant commercial land in relation to where residential development will occur. With the Road 100 Interchange being more or less in the geographic center of the Tri -Cities the City is likely to see the development of regional services near that interchange. For neighborhood services and walkable shopping it will be necessary to include some commercial land in the UGA at key intersections near residential development. Perhaps as little as 100 acres would be needed for neighborhood commercial development. Industrial Land Needs Pasco contains the Tri -Cities Airport, the Port of Pasco Marine Terminal and related lands, the Pasco Processing Center, a petroleum tank farm, about 70 percent of the Tri -City trucking firms, the BNSF classification yard and other industrial facilities. About 40 percent of the land area within Pasco is zoned for industrial development. There are over 900 acres of vacant industrial land south of "A" Street and over 1,500 acres of vacant industrial land east of SR 12 and along SR 395. Over 900 acres of the industrial land east of the highways and inside the UGA is tied up in DNR ownership. Currently there does not appear to be a need to include additional industrial land within the UGA with the exception of about 120 acres that will be need along Capital Avenue for a major soccer complex. The Park and Opens Space discussion in Chapter 7 indicates the community is significantly underserved by parks and recreational facilities. Miscellaneous Needs In addition to fire stations, school, parks and the other items discussed above communities also need libraries, lift stations, food banks, Public Works satellite yards, Health District facilities, drug treatment homes and facilities, satellite police stations, cell tower sites, water tower/reservoir sites, booster station, substations and other facilities. 100 acres has been assigned to these needs. It is difficult to determine the total acreage needed for these facilities. The 100 acres is an estimate. The need could be greater or smaller. A senior center, which is not listed could use as much as 3 acres. A 2.5 million water tower usually occupies five acres Existing Vacant Lands Assessment The current UGA contains 702 vacant single-family lots and 82 multi -family lots. Additionally, there are 1,972 vacant acres of single-family land and 172 acres of vacant multi -family land in the current UGA. Most of the multi -family lots (72) are within the Preakness Estates subdivision and are designed for zero lot line homes with one dwelling per lot. The referenced vacant land does not include commercial and industrial lands that are anticipated to remain commercial and industrial lands and nor does it include the 286 acres of airport reserve land set aside for the protection of the airport. Of the 1,972 acres of vacant land in the UGA 493 acres will be needed for roads, 158 acres will be used for schools and a soccer complex, 330 are occupied by the American Rock pit and 80 acres are unbuildable due to steep slopes, flood plain issues and past gravel mining. As a result of the need for streets and other encumbrances on vacant land there are 1,248 acres left within the UGA for residential development. Designation of the Urban Growth Area The OFM population estimate applicable to Pasco for the planning period is 50,148. There are 257 cities in the State of Washington that have a population of less than 50,000. According to 2000 US Census data cities with a population of 50,000 can range in size from 11 square miles to over 40 square miles in size. For example Renton, Washington had a population of 50,052 in 2000 and occupied an area of 17 square miles. The same Census data indicates the average density of a city with a population of 50,000 is 2,647 persons per square mile. Pasco will need enough land within the UGA boundary to essentially accommodate a city with a population of 50,000 by 2038. Based on the needs assessment discussed above Pasco will need another 7,441 acres or 11.6 square miles of land to accommodate the projected population. The land area needs are at the low end of the size of a typical 50,000 person city per the US Census Bureau. Most of the City's future land needs will be for residential development, park development and streets. A portion of the future residential land needs can be assigned to areas within the current UGA. There are currently 1,248 acres of available vacant land in the UGA for residential development. As a result the current UGA can be used to absorb a portion of the projected population growth. This will reduce the amount of additional residential land needs from 3,369 acres to 2,121 acres. The park and opens space needs for the planning period were determined by applying the adopted standards identified in the latest Park, Recreation and Forestry Plan to the projected population. Based on those standards the City will need over 3,000 acres of park land and recreation facilities by 2038. The adopted park standards may not take into consideration that some of the standards may overlap with respect to level of service. A community park located conveniently to several subdivisions could serve to fulfill the neighborhood park needs for the subdivisions. Likewise a large urban park could also serve to fulfill community park needs in certain parts of the community. School playgrounds may also end up providing for neighborhood park needs. The current inventory of park lands is equal to 54.5 percent of the adopted standards. If the current ratio of park land to standards continues through the planning period and parks are used for overlapping purposes the City will need around 1,826 acres for parks and recreation facilities. The park land needs can be further reduced by assigning all of the 2018 needs (952 acres) to the current UGA. Park land needs then would total 874 acres for the planning period. Based on the availability of lands within the current UGA and the assumption that large parks will also fulfill neighborhood and community park needs the City must add another 4,237 acres to the UGA Boundary to accommodate 50,148 new residents. Table #?? identifies the gross acres needed to accommodate projected growth and the acreage (Future UGA Acres) that will need to be added to the UGA. Table ?? Land Area Needs by 2038 Land Use Gross Acres Future UGA Acres Residential 3,369 2,121 Commercial 100 100 Industrial 120 120* Parks & Open Space 3,083 874 Schools 425 425 Churches 275 275 Da cares & Related Uses 15 15 Fire Stations 14 14 Storm Water Ponds 60 60 Miscellaneous 100 100 Total 7,441 acres 11.62 sq. miles 4,104 acres 6.41 s .miles * For a soccer complex Population growth is only one factor to consider in determining a UGA Boundary. Existing development patterns, major transportation corridors and utilities are all issues that must be considered. Pasco has developed over the years with industrial facilities locating on the eastern side of the City near the rail yards, airport, Port facilities, marine terminals, tank farms and highways. Residential development began in the central Pasco and grew toward the west and northwest. Commercial development followed major arterials in central Pasco and also located around the Road 68 and Road 100 Interchanges. These growth trends have been reinforced by the land use designation of the Comprehensive Plan that continues to encourage industrial development toward the east and residential toward the west. With industrial land uses being directed to the eastern portion of the City new residential growth will continue to follow the northwesterly pattern as encouraged by the Comprehensive Plan. The City's utility system has been extended to the west and north through a combination of City and developer driven projects. The City's concurrency standards require developers to install all utilities to and through the length of their developments. Utilities available for extension to serve residential and commercial development are primarily located along the Burns Road. Major water lines designed to extend well north of the City are located in Road 68, Road 60, Road 52 and Broadmoor Boulevard and Kohler Road. These lines range in size from 24 inches to 12 inches. All other streets that will connect north of the City include 8 inch water lines. The Comprehensive Water System Plan includes projects to extend major water lines to the north in Dent Road, Road 68 and Broadmoor Boulevard. The plan also calls for the placement of three new water storage tanks/reservoirs primarily to serve pressure zone three. Pressure zone three will extend north of the City limits beyond Dent Road. One of the water towers will be located on Rd 68 midway between Dent Road and Burns Road. Another will be placed northerly of the airport and the third reservoir will be near the intersection of Foster Wells and Capitol Avenue. The Comprehensive Water Sewer Plans anticipate Pasco's future growth will occur mainly west of Road 36 and north of Burns Road. Given the significant population growth anticipated over the next 20 years, the location of utilities and the development patterns of the City the expansion of the UGA will need to occur to the north of Burns Road and west of the northerly alignment of Road 36. Figure #?? shows the extend of the UGA needed to accommodate a population increase of 50,148. This boundary represents just over six square miles of land which is 44 percent less than the average land area contained within a typical U.S. city of 50,000 people. The proposed boundary will result in a population density of 7,598 persons per square miles verses 2,647 persons per square mile for the typical city of 50,000 people. bg , �E •� .a t �.ML I 0 fi r.` i s f - I °x Y K � � pOP06B P E SRS rc (s Jv0 `z Yw. a t:a f1ROFOMOOR BLVD $ . As le ^A� ll Ybl t 5 CL n. U d MEMORANDUM DATE: February 15, 2018 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Dave McDonald, City Planner SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Policies (MF# CPO 17-001) The Pasco Comprehensive Plan is a statement of goals and policies that outlines the community's vision for the future. The Plan is a basic reference document that provides guidance for the development and implementation of specific ordinances and regulations affecting the physical environment of the community. The Plan also anticipates population and employment growth and how public facilities and services will be provided to accommodate that growth. Pasco's Comprehensive Plan has been divided into two volumes with much of the decision making guidance contained in Volume I, which include the goals and policy statements. The attachment contains the goals and policies for the State mandated elements of, land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, transportation, and economic development. Pasco's policy statements also include an additional chapter dealing with implementation and monitoring The policy statements are generally the same as the current statements and have guided rezones and land use decisions for many years. Findings of Fact The following are initial findings drawn from the requirements of the GMA. The Planning Commission may add additional findings to this listing as the result of factual testimony and evidence submitted during the public hearing held on this matter. 1. The GMA requires the development of local Comprehensive Plans. 2. Comprehensive Plan contains goals and policies for guiding land use decisions and growth within the UGA. 3. Local goals and policies are required to be consistent with State and County goal. I 4. The GMA requires City's to include specific elements within the Comprehensive Plan. 5. The proposed policy statements include elements for land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, transportation, economic development and implementation and monitoring. Conclusions The proposed goals and policies address the State mandates within the Growth Management Act for consistency with State and local goals and for addressing the required elements or topics. Recommendation Hold a public workshop to review and discuss the proposed goals and policies. Provide feedback to staff on the proposed goals and policy statements attached to this memo. z Volume I Goals & Policies Comprehensive Plan City of Pasco, Washington 2018 to 2038 FEBRUARY 2018 City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan Volume I, Goals & Policies Re -adopted by Ordinance No. Council Matt Watkins, Mayor Craig Maloney. Mayor Pro Tem Blanche Barajas Ruben Alvarado Saul Martinez Pete Serrano David Milne Commission Joe Cruz, Chairman Pam Bykonen Tanya Bowers Joe Campos Alecia Greenaway Zahra Khan Paul Mendez Gabriel Portugal City Staff Dave Zebell, City Manager Stanley Strebel, Deputy City Manager Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director David McDonald, City Planner Jeff Adams, Associate Planner Darcy Boucier, Planner I FEBRUARY 2018 ll Table of Contents Volume I Goals & Policies Introduction LandUse Element..................................................................................................................... 6 HousingElement..................................................................................................................... 15 Capital Facilities Element....................................................................................................... 19 UtilitiesElement......................................................................................................................25 TransportationElement...........................................................................................................28 Economic Development Element............................................................................................ 36 Implementation & Monitoring Element.................................................................................. 40 AppendixI Maps..................................................................................................................... 43 FEBRUARY 2018 Ill Introduction Pasco Comprehensive Plan Introduction The Pasco Comprehensive Plan is a statement of goals and policies that outlines the community's vision for the future. The Plan is a basic reference document that provides guidance for the development and implementation of specific ordinances and regulations affecting the physical environment of the community. The Plan also anticipates population and employment growth and how public facilities and services will be provided to accommodate that growth. The City originally adopted a Growth Management Act (GMA) Comprehensive Plan in 1995 in response to legislation provided in RCW 36.70A. This Plan is a revision and update of the 1995 plan and amendments thereto. The latest amendment occurred in 2008. By law the City is again required to update the plan in 2018. Plan Format This Comprehensive Plan encompasses all geographic and functional elements related to the community's physical development. It is general in nature and long range in its scope. The Plan is divided into two volumes as follows: • Volume 1: Contains an introduction including a description of the Comprehensive Plan, framework goals as mandated by state, a brief community profile, an outline of required elements, and other related information. Volume 1 also includes the six major elements that articulate the City's vision for the future through goals and policies organized as follows: Land Use; Housing; Capital Facilities; Utilities; Transportation; Economic Development, and Implementation and Monitoring. • Volume 2: Provides the supporting background information for the elements including supporting data, maps and inventories. INTRODUCTION ] FEBRUARY 2018 Relationship to the Growth Management Act In addition to outlining the required elements of comprehensive plans the GMA (RCW 36.70A.020) prescribes fourteen statutory goals. The preparation of this Plan was guided by these overall goals. For a community's plan to be valid it must be consistent with and support the state goals as well as other specific requirements of the GMA. Consistency, in the context of the GMA, means a plan must not conflict with the fourteen statutory goals, county wide policies, and plans of adjoining jurisdictions. The fourteen statutory goals adopted by the State Legislature are paraphrased as follows: 1. Guide urban growth to areas where urban services can be adequately provided. 2. Reduce urban sprawl. 3. Encourage efficient multi -modal transportation systems. 4. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population and promote a variety of residential densities and housing. 5. Encourage economic development throughout the State. 6. Assure private property is not taken for public use without just compensation. 7. Encourage predictability and timeliness in the permitting process. 8. Maintain and enhance natural resource based industries including: productive agriculture, fisheries, and, mineral industries. 9. Encourage retention of open space and development of recreational opportunities. 10. Protect the environment and enhance the State's quality of life. 11. Encourage public participation in the planning process. 12. Ensure there are adequate public facilities and services necessary to support development. 13. Identify and preserve lands and sites of historic and archaeological significance. 14. Manage the State's shorelines wisely. The Pasco Vision for 2038 Located along the north shore of the Columbia River, Pasco is the major service center for the ever expanding agricultural production in the Columbia INTRODUCTION 2 FEBRUARY 2018 Basin region of the State. Our City contains tree lined streets with well maintained and identifiable neighborhoods interspersed with neighborhood parks and schools. The City's infrastructure reflects good planning and public stewardship by being well maintained and providing acceptable levels of services. Fire stations and police mini -stations are optimally located throughout the community to provide exceptional and proactive public safety. City government activity participates with the Port of Pasco and regional economic development agencies to expand employment opportunities as well as the tax base necessary to support needed community services. Our retail and commercial service centers are attractive and inviting areas clustered near intersections of major arterial streets. Pasco is the multi -modal hub of southeastern Washington with flourishing industrial development along key transportation nodes including rail, air, barge, truck and pipelines. 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, boats launches and docks. Comprehensive Plan Elements The City of Pasco's Comprehensive Plan contains seven elements, which establish goals and policies to guide growth and development toward the vision of the future. Each element contains a brief introduction explaining the purpose for establishing the respective goals and policies. The following information provides a brief overview of each element: The Land Use Element is the Comprehensive Plan's bell weather element. This element provides direction for land use decisions necessary to guide the location of housing, commercial and industrial development as well as all other land uses within the City and expansion of the UGA. The Housing Element promotes the need for diverse and affordable housing for current and future residents of the City. The element also promotes the maintenance and upkeep to preserve the existing housing stock. The Capital Facilities Element discusses the utility and urban services provided by the City. This element contains policies related to utility development and public safety and essential public facilities. The Utilities Element addresses utilities not owned or operated by the City of Pasco. The emphasis of this element is coordination between all utility providers during the planning and construction process. INTRODUCTION 3 FEBRUARY 2018 The Transportation Element discusses all modes of transportation within Pasco. Along with providing policy guides this element also addresses needs for current and future transportation improvements in the City. The Economic Development Element has been included in the Pasco Plan because of the importance of economic development to the community. The goals and policies of this element provide a framework for the city to promote expanding the tax base and creating new employment opportunities for Pasco residents. The Implementation and Monitoring Element contains general and administrative goals related to the planning process and the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Implementing the Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan is implemented through the goals and policies it identifies to guide local decision making related to urban development. The GMA encourages innovative implementation methods that are both regulatory and non -regulatory. Regulatory actions may include the adoption of a revised zoning ordinance or subdivision ordinance while non -regulatory actions could include the adoption of a capital facilities plan. Implementation may also include monitoring, evaluation, and amending the plan as conditions change. Some of the actions necessary to implement the Plan are discussed as follows: Regulatory Measures The GMA requires the City to enact land development regulations that are consistent with and implement the Comprehensive Plan. These regulations include zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, critical area regulations, shoreline regulations, and others. The zoning regulations and zoning map must be consistent with the land use map and the policies established in the Plan. The land use map and land use policies of the Plan establish the use, density, and intensity of future development. The zoning regulations ensure development occurs as identified in the plan. The City is obligated by ESHB 1714 adopted by the 1995 Legislature to clarify the development and permitting process through the establishment of specific time frames and processes. These processes are provided for in Title 4 "Permit Process" of the Pasco Municipal Code. Concurrency Management A concurrency management system is a regulatory process that establishes procedures to determine if public facilities have adequate capacity to accommodate a proposed development. The process uses criteria adopted and INTRODUCTION 4 FEBRUARY 2018 implemented in the municipal code. Under the GMA, concurrency must be established for transportation facilities; however jurisdictions may establish concurrency for any public facility or service. The City of Pasco adopted Ordinance # 3821 establishing concurrency procedures for transportation facilities in conjunction with new development. Six Year Capital Improvement Plan The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) sets out the capital projects the City plans to undertake within the next six years to support implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The six year schedule is up -dated annually, with the first year of the schedule acting as the capital budget for the current fiscal year. During the annual updating of the six-year schedule, cost estimates, and funding sources are updated and revised to reflect changed conditions or new information available to the City. The CIP and the twenty-year Capital Facility Plan should be revised to include additional projects that may be needed to maintain adopted levels of service. Administrative Actions The Comprehensive Plan includes policies that should be carried out through administrative actions. These actions include development review, development permitting, preparation of reports, making information available to the public, and review for concurrency. Development review practices must be continually monitored to ensure administrative function are consistent with and support the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Public Involvement As the Pasco Comprehensive Plan is tested by development, there will be a need to respond by amending the comprehensive Plan. Additionally as the community matures, the vision for the future may change and new needs may emerge. Continued public involvement and communication is necessary to keep the Plan current and in step with community goals for the future. INTRODUCTION $ FEBRUARY 2018 Land Use Element Introduction The Land Use Element anticipates and directs growth and development in the Pasco Urban Growth Area for the next 20 years. It is the policy basis for ensuring that adequate land is available for growth and that development will be orderly and efficient. The Land Use Element specifically considers the general distribution and location of land uses; the appropriate intensity and density of land uses given development trends; provides policy guidance for residential, commercial, industrial and public uses; addresses pre-existing non -conforming uses; and establishes land division policies for creating new lots. It also provides the basis for coordination with Franklin County in establishing and expanding the urban growth area. Growth Management Mandate The Land Use Element is designed to comply with the following state GMA planning goals: • Encourage urban development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner • Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-density development • Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made; the property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions • Encourage the retention of open space and development of recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks • Applications for both state and local government permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability • Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and structures, that have historical or archeological significance • Encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts • Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock LAND USE ELEMENT FEBRUARY 2018 • Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public services, and public facilities, and • Maintain and enhance natural resource-based industries, including productive timber, agricultural, and fishery industries. Encourage the conservation of productive forestlands and productive agricultural lands, and discourage incompatible uses. The state goals, in turn, led to the following Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) that provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in this Element (note that only those policies or portions pertaining to land use are included here): POLICY NO. 1 Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.020. The Comprehensive Plans of Franklin County and each of its cities therein shall be prepared and adopted with the objective to facilitate economic prosperity by accommodating growth consistent with thefollowing: 1. Urban Growth: Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities exist or can be provided in a cost efficient manner. 2. Avoid Sprawl: The inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land shall be avoided. Urban development shall be confined to appropriate areas within urban growth boundaries. 4. Property Rights: Private property rights shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions. 5. Permits: Applications for permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability. 7. Open Space and Recreation: Encourage the retention of useful open space and development of recreational opportunities, conserve critical fish and wildlife habitat, increase public access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks. 10. Public Facilities and Services: Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve development at the time the development is available for occupancy and LAND USE ELEMENT 7 FEBRUARY 2018 use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. 11. Historic Preservation: Identify and encourage the preservation of land sites and structures that have historical or archaeological significance. POLICY NO. 2. Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.110 relating to the establishment of Urban Growth Areas. A) Each city within Franklin County will be included within a designated urban growth area. B) Designated urban growth areas should include an amount of undeveloped area to adequately accommodate forecasted growth and development for the next 20 years. C) Designated urban growth areas should include those portions of the county already characterized by urban growth and having existing public infrastructure, public facilities and service capacities to serve existing and future growth. D) Designated urban growth areas should include those areas that are within the recognized utility service areas of each city. E) The size of urban growth areas will vary due to regional settings and should be adequate to promote -viable economic development strategies, promote choices in housing accommodations and insure adequate lands are available for associated open spaces and public purposes. F) When each city and the county have jointly established development regulations for unincorporated lands within Urban Growth Areas, the Boundary Review Board shall be discontinued. G) Municipalities should limit the extension of water and sewer service to the area within each jurisdiction's urban growth area. POLICY No. 3 Policies for promotion of contiguous and orderly development and the provision of urban services to such development. RCW 36.70A.210(3)b. A) Joint county/city standards shall be established for development within each individual urban growth boundary, but beyond corporate limits of cities. It is in the public interest that joint standards be developed to preclude the creation of substandard infrastructure and property division LAND USE ELEMENT 8 FEBRUARY 2018 that would burden the public with unnecessary costs to correct. These standards should include: 1) Street locations, both major and secondary; 2) Street right-of-way widths; 3) Street improvement widths; 4) Street improvement standards; 5) Lots and blocks including special lot reservation system when public sewer concurrency cannot be provided; 6) Curbs and gutters; 7) Sidewalks for secondary streets; 8) Road construction standards; 9) Cul-de-sac, locations and dimensions; 10) Storm drainage facilities, quantity, quality and discharge locations; 11) Street lights, conduit, fixtures, and locations; 12) Sewer, septic regulations, private sewer, dry sewer facilities; 13) Water, pipe sizes, locations, fire flows, uniform codes; 14) All building requirements; 15) Subdivision and platting requirements including parks and open space; 16) Collection and use of development impact fees as appropriate; 17) Mobile home and manufactured home regulations as appropriate; 18) Zoning ordinance: permitted uses in urban growth areas, setback, building heights, and lot coverage as appropriate; B) The availability of the full range of urban governmental services will be subject to the annexation policies of the adjacent municipality. C) The timing of utility extensions into the urban growth area should be consistent with the adopted capital facilities plan of the adjacent municipality. LAND USE ELEMENT 9 FEBRUARY 2018 POLICY No. 4 Policies for siting public facilities of a county -wide nature. RCW 36.70A.210(3)c. A) When an appropriate issue arises the county and cities within, along with public participation shall develop a cooperative regional process to site essential public facilities of regional and statewide importance. The objective of the process shall be to ensure that such facilities are located so as to protect environmental quality, optimize access and usefulness to all jurisdictions, and equitably distribute economic benefits/burdens throughout the region or county. B) No local comprehensive plan or development regulations will preclude the siting of essential public facilities, but standards may be generated to ensure that reasonable compatibility with other land uses can be achieved. POLICY No. 7 Policies for joint county and city planning within urban growth areas: RCW 36.70A.210(3)f. A) City and county planning efforts will be coordinated within urban growth areas. B) The county and each city shall jointly develop and implement development, land division and building standards, and coordinate permit procedures for the review and permitting of new subdivisions within Urban Growth Areas. Plan Concept Pasco is the largest city in Franklin County. It is one of three cities that make up the Tri -Cities region, a mid-sized metropolitan area of approximately 275,000 people that includes the cities of Kennewick and Richland. The April 1, 2017 population of Pasco was estimated by the Washington State Office of Financial Management at 71,680. Pasco is, in terms of net percentage growth, one of the fastest-growing cities in the state of Washington. The current land area of the City is 37.42 square miles. The plan concept is based on a vision of how the City should grow and develop while protecting its quality of life and equitably sharing the public and private costs and benefits of growth. The plan concept supports a distribution of land uses providing for residential, commercial, and industrial development along with infrastructure, public facilities, parks, open space, and other community features in order to maintain and protect public health, safety, and welfare, while enhancing the community's character, amenities, and environmental quality. LAND USE ELEMENT 10 FEBRUARY 2018 Land Use Designations Pasco's approach to managing growth is accomplished through comprehensive plan land use designations that, in turn, provide the basis for zoning, capital facilities planning, and public investment. Land use designations indicate where new urban growth will be encouraged and where necessary infrastructure improvements will be required over time to support the new growth. The urban growth areas (UGA) (See Map 1 in the Appendix) within and adjacent to the City provide for future land needs that can support growth with adequate urban -level public facilities concurrent with development. New development is encouraged to locate in urban growth areas where adequate public facilities and services can be provided in an efficient and economic manner. An adequate supply of land will ensure that immediate and future urban needs are met as well as provide for an orderly and efficient transition from low intensity land use to urban land use over time. Land use policies are intended to protect critical areas, provide efficient and safe transportation networks, maintain and improve the quality of air, water, and land resources, as well as preserve existing urban neighborhood character. Map 2 in the Appendix depicts the generalized Comprehensive Plan land use designations for the City and the UGA. The land use designations represent the adopted policies that support land demand through the year 2027. Eight broad land use designations are used to allow for the necessary flexibility and specificity in applying land use regulations and development standards: • Low Density Residential • Mixed Residential • High Density Residential • Mixed Residential/Commercial • Commercial • Industrial • Public/Quasi-Public • Open Space The zoning code (Title 25 of the Pasco Municipal Code) includes more detailed information on the specific zoning districts that implement these land use designations. The following table indicates the land areas for each of the land use designations. LAND USE ELEMENT 11 FEBRUARY 2018 Table LU -1— Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations and Acreage* LAND USE DESIGNATIONS ACREAGE RESIDENTIAL LANDS Low Density 9,791 Mixed Density 1,577 High Density 137 Subtotal 11,505 COMMERCIAL LANDS Mixed Residential/Commercial 374 Commercial 2,172 Subtotal 2,546 INDUSTRIAL LANDS Industrial 9,229 Subtotal 9,229 PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC LANDS Public/Quasi-Public 732 Subtotal OPEN SPACE LANDS Open Space 1,235 Subtotal TOTAL 25,247 - Acreage ngures are derived based on the best information and technology available. Accuracy may vary depending on the source of the information, changes in political boundaries or hydrological features, or the methodology used to map and calculate a particular land use. In defining density, it is important to distinguish the difference between "gross" and "net". Gross density means the total number of dwelling units divided by the total land area of the site or area, excluding nothing. Net density means the total number of dwelling units divided by the net area of the lot or site. The net area excludes roads, public open spaces, community facilities, and critical areas. Goals and Policies LU -1. GOAL: TAKE DELIBERATE, CONSISTENT, AND CONTINUOUS ACTIONS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND ACHIEVE THE VISION. LU -1-A Policy: Maintain and apply current design standards for major public investments, particularly streets. LU -1-13 Policy: Enhance the physical appearance of development within the community through land use regulations, design guidelines, and performance and maintenance standards including landscaping, LAND USE ELEMENT 12 FEBRUARY 2018 screening, building facades, color, signs, and parking lot design and appearance. LU -1-C Policy: Encourage cluster commercial development and discourage strip commercial development. LU -1-1) Policy: Intensive and controversial land uses such as adult entertainment should be permitted subject to adopted standards designed to mitigate land use impacts on adjacent, less intensive uses while preserving constitutionally protected forms of expression. LU -2. GOAL: MAINTAIN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS AND ENSURE NEW NEIGHBORHOODS ARE SAFE AND ENJOYABLE PLACES TO LIVE. LU -2-A Policy: Design major streets, schools, parks, and other public facilities that will encourage the individual identities of neighborhoods. LU -2-13 Policy: Support existing and design future recreational, educational and cultural facilities and services through the capital facilities plan, dedication of land through the concurrency management process, and coordination with service providers. LU -2-C Policy: Ensure adequate provision for the recreation needs of new residents through facilities funded by park impact fees. LU -2-13 Policy: Require all development to be landscaped through the review and approval of permits using adopted regulations and guidelines. LU -2-E Policy: Coordinate City needs assessments and plans for parks and recreation facilities with the school district to establish joint use agreements that can leverage utilization of available lands. LU -3. GOAL: STRIVE FOR LONG TERM REDUCTION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION, EFFICIENT USE OF WATER RESOURCES, AND HIGHER STANDARDS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. LU -3-A Policy: Reduce vehicular movements by encouraging daycare, recreation facilities, and elementary schools in each neighborhood. LU -3-13 Policy: Encourage infill and density including planned unit developments to, protect open space and critical areas, and provide recreational areas and amenities in support of more intensive, walkable neighborhoods. LAND USE ELEMENT 13 FEBRUARY 2018 LU -3-C Policy: Encourage the use of irrigation (non -potable) water for landscape maintenance. LU -3-D Policy: Encourage mixed-use development including neighborhood scale shopping areas within planned residential developments to promote walkable communities. LU -3-E Policy: Designate areas for higher density residential development where utilities and transportation facilities enable efficient use of capital resources. LU -4. GOAL: ENCOURAGE HIGH QUALITY COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL SHOPPING FACILITIES AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT. LU -4-A Policy: Locate commercial facilities at major street intersections to avoid commercial sprawl and avoid disruptions of residential neighborhoods, and leverage major infrastructure availability. LU -4-B Policy: Plan for major commercial centers which promote functional and economical marketing and operations and produce sustainable clusters of shopping and services. LU -3-C Policy: Maintain and apply design standards and guidelines that will result in attractive and efficient centers. LU -5 GOAL: SAFEGUARD AND PROTECT CRITICAL LANDS WITHIN THE URBAN AREA. LU -5-A Policy: Maintain regulatory processes to preserve wetlands, wildlife habitats, and other critical lands within the urban growth area. LU -6. GOAL: ENCOURAGE THE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND SITES. LU -6-A Policy: Consider allowing adaptive uses in historic structures which may include more intensive activity than surrounding properties if adverse impacts on the neighboring properties are mitigated. LAND USE ELEMENT 14 FEBRUARY 2018 Housing Element Introduction Housing is one of the most important needs in our lives and communities. • It provides shelter and a link to the neighborhood and the larger community. • It is the single largest purchase made by most households. • As an industry, housing is a major partner in the economic life of the community both as a consumer of goods and services and producer of dwelling units, jobs, and income. • As a major economic activity, housing depends on local government. While taxes on housing are an important source of local government revenue, services to housing and to the inhabitants of this housing comprise a major portion of local government expenditures. By 2038, the population within the Pasco is expected to be 121,828. This will be a 50,148 increase over the current population. Approximately 15,298 new housing units of will be added to the inventory in the next 20 years to accommodate this population growth. This comprehensive plan is a roadmap for Pasco as it works toward providing housing opportunities for present and future generations. Every community has low and moderate income households. Since a community benefits from its residents, it has a responsibility to ensure they have a desirable place to live. The Land Use Element establishes policies for providing a variety of residential densities and related housing opportunities within the confines of the Growth Management Act (GMA). This Housing Element includes a description of issues and resources and goals and policies that address Pasco's housing programs and strategies. Chapter 3 in Volume 2 provides demographic information and analysis used to support the policy framework. Growth Management Mandate Addressing local housing needs involves a regional approach supported by all levels of government (federal/state/local) and the private sector. Each jurisdiction has a responsibility for meeting its obligations in addressing affordable housing issues in the Tri -Cities. The greatest potential for promoting affordable housing is in the urban areas, given the intent of the Growth Management Act to direct most population growth to these areas, and to maintain lower densities in the rural area. The Franklin Countywide Planning Policies are the most appropriate tool for advancing a countywide or HOUSING ELEMENT 1$ FEBRUARY2018 regional housing strategy supported by the County, cities and towns, and other public and private entities. The following GMA Planning Goal drives the formation and implementation of the County's housing goals and policies: "Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock." The Countywide Planning Policies (CPPB) provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in this element: Policy No. 1 12. Housing: Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population, promote a variety of residential densities and housing and encourage preservation of existing housing stock. Policy No. 6 Policies that consider the need for affordable housing for all economic segments of the population and parameters for its distribution. RCW 36.70A.210(3)e. A) The housing element of each comprehensive plan shall: 1) Address the manner and the extent, that demand from all segments of the housing market will be met. 2) Assess the ability to provide sufficient land, infrastructure and services to each housing segment including but not limited to, government assisted housing for low income families, manufactured housing, multi family housing, migrant agricultural worker housing, and group homes. All segments of the housing market must be accommodated in appropriate numbers. B) Individual plans should encourage regeneration of existing housing inventories. C) To the extent possible each plan should promote the construction of affordable housing, particularly for low and moderate income segments of the population. D) Consideration should be given to the provision of diversity in housing types to accommodate elderly, physically challenged, mentally impaired, and the special needs of the population, i. e. congregate care facilities. E) Comprehensive plans shall consider the effects of public improvement development costs on housing, including impact fees. Allowance for HOUSING ELEMENT 16 FEBRUARY 2018 exemption from impact fees for projects, which enhance housing for low and moderate income householders, should be considered. F) Each community is encouraged to provide its fair share of housing affordable to low and moderate income households by promoting a balanced mix of diverse housing types. G) Consideration should be given to implementing innovative regulatory strategies, which provide incentives for developers to provide housing affordable to low and moderate income households. Goals and Policies H-1. GOAL: ENCOURAGE HOUSING FOR ALL ECONOMIC SEGMENTS OF THE CITY'S POPULATION. H -1-A Policy: Medium and high density housing should be located near arterials and neighborhood or community shopping facilities and employment areas. H-1-13 Policy: Encourage the location of medium and high density housing in locations that will avoid the need for access through lower density residential neighborhoods. H -1-C Policy: Support dispersal of special needs housing throughout the community. H-1-1) Policy: Avoid large concentrations of high-density housing. H -1-E Policy: Support or advance programs that encourage home ownership. H-2. GOAL: STRIVE TO MAINTAIN A VARIETY OF HOUSING CONSISTENT WITH THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL MARKET. H -2-A Policy: Allow for a full range of residential environments including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, and manufactured housing. H-3. GOAL: PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN THE EXISTING HOUSING STOCK FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS. H -3-A Policy: Use code enforcement as a method of requiring owners of residential units to keep structures in good condition for human habitation. H-3-13 Policy: Assist low income households with needed housing improvements. HOUSING ELEMENT 17 FEBRUARY 2018 H -3-C Policy: Support organizations and or programs involved in affordable housing development, repair and rehabilitation. 1-1-4. GOAL: ENCOURAGE HOUSING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION THAT ENSURES LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND VALUE. H -4-A Policy: Encourage innovative techniques in the design of residential neighborhoods and mixed use areas to provide character and variety in the community. H-4-13 Policy: Maintain development regulations and standards that control the scale and density of accessory buildings and homes to maintain compatibility with other residential uses. H-5. GOAL: SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN THE COMMUNITY. H -5-A Policy: Residential neighborhoods and mixed use areas should exhibit a consistent level of quality and appearance. H-5-13 Policy: The city shall work with local, state and federal agencies and private organizations to assist lower income residents rehabilitate and/or maintain their homes. H -5-C Policy: The city shall work with public and private sector developers to ensure that lower income housing is developed on scattered sites and in such a manner that it blends in with surrounding neighborhoods. HOUSING ELEMENT 18 FEBRUARY 2018 Capital Facilities Element Introduction This Chapter, along with the six-year Capital Facilities Plan (CFP), constitutes the Capital Facilities Element. The Pasco Comprehensive Water, Sewer, Stormwater, and six-year Transportation Plans are a technical extension of the Utilities and Transportation Elements and this Chapter and are designed to support the City's current and future population and economy. The goals and policies guide and implement the provision of adequate public facilities as required by the GMA. This Element and the CFP contain level -of -service (LOS) standards for transportation, sewer, and water and policies directing concurrency. Following the provisions for City capital facilities, the element includes goals and policies for essential public facilities. Planning for major capital facilities enables Pasco to: • Demonstrate facility needs through adopted level of service standards; • Anticipate capital improvement needs and plan for their costs; • Integrate community capital facility wants/needs into the annual budget process; • Monitor growth and manage development; and • Qualify for revenue sources such as federal and state grants and loans, real estate excise taxes and impact fees. This level of planning also enables the City to receive a better rating on bond issues. The City of Pasco is responsible for capital facilities and service levels related to: • Public Works — Operation and maintenance, transportation, water, sewer, and surface water management and solid waste disposal facilities; • Justice — Public safety and court facilities; • General Government — Administrative facilities; and • Community — Parks, recreation and community services facilities CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT 19 FEBRUARY 2018 Source Documents The source documents primarily used as functional comprehensive plans for infrastructure and the six-year capital improvement plans are prepared routinely and updated annually as required for obtaining funding from the State. The individual capital improvement plans define projects and proposed funding for those projects required, first to rehabilitate existing facilities and secondly to provide level of service (LOS) capacity to accommodate new growth. Generally, the proposed new capacity, replacement and rehabilitation of capital facilities, and financing for the next six years reflect the general planning goals and policies, as well as land use infrastructure requirements, identified in Pasco's longer -range planning documents. These documents include: • The Transportation Element, and related regional and county transportation plans; • The Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan and Forestry Plan; • Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Comprehensive Plans; and • Specific facility plans for infrastructure improvements and city -owned buildings. Other source documents include, plans for schools, the irrigation district, the Benton -Franklin Council of Governments Regional Transportation Plan, the Columbia Basin Ground Water Management Area Plan, and other service providers. Growth Management Mandate The Capital Facilities Element is designed to comply with the following state GMA planning goals: • Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. The state goals, in turn, led to the following Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) that provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in this Element (note that only those policies or portions pertaining to infrastructure are included here): CAPITAL FACIL1TIEs ELEMENT 20 FEBRUARY 2018 POLICY No. 1 Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.020. The Comprehensive Plans of Franklin County and each of its cities therein shall be prepared and adopted with the objective to facilitate economic prosperity by accommodating growth consistent with the following: 2. Avoid Sprawl: The inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land shall be avoided. Urban development shall be confined to appropriate areas within urban growth boundaries. 5. Permits: Applications for permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability. 10. Public Facilities and Services: Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. POLICY No. 2 G) Municipalities should limit the extension of water and sewer service to area within each jurisdiction's urban growth area. POLICY No. 3 Policies for promotion of contiguous and orderly development and the provision of urban services to such development. RCW 36.70A.210(3)b. A) Joint county/city standards shall be established for development within each individual urban growth boundaries, but beyond corporate limits of cities. It is in the public interest that joint standards be developed to preclude the creation of substandard infrastructure and property division that would burden the public with unnecessary costs to correct. These standards should include: 5) Lots and blocks including special lot reservation system when public sewer concurrency cannot be provided; 10) Storm drainage facilities, quantity, quality and discharge locations; 11) Street lights, conduit, fixtures, locations; 12) Sewer, septic regulations, private sewer, dry sewer facilities; 13) Water, pipe sizes, locations, fire flows, uniform codes; 14) All building requirements; B) The availability of the full range of urban governmental services will be subject to the annexation policies of the adjacent municipality. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT 21 FEBRUARY 2018 C) The timing of utility extensions into the urban growth area should be consistent with the adopted capital facilities plan of the adjacent municipality. POLICY No. 4 Policies for siting public facilities of a county -wide nature. RCW 36.70A.210(3)c. A) When an appropriate issue arises the county and cities within, along with public participation shall develop a cooperative regional process to site essential public facilities of regional and statewide importance. The objective of the process shall be to ensure that such facilities are located so as to protect environmental quality, optimize access and usefulness to all jurisdictions, and equitably distribute economic benefits/burdens throughout the region or county. B) No local comprehensive plan or development regulations will preclude the siting of essential public facilities, but standards may be generated to ensure that reasonable compatibility with other land uses can be achieved POLICY No. S Policies for county -wide transportation facilities and strategies. RCW 36.70A.210(3)d. A) Maintain active county -city participation in the Regional Transportation Policy Organization in order to facilitate city, county, and state coordination in planning regional transportation facilities and infrastructure improvements to serve essential public facilities including Port District facilities and properties. POLICY No. 9 Policies for the analysis offiscal impacts: RCW 36.70.210(3)p. A) Construction design and placement standards for roads, intersections and streets(with provisions for storm water conveyance), sewer, water and lighting infrastructure, should be determined based upon an analysis which identifies the most appropriate public expenditure over extended periods of time. Utilities should be incorporated into such analysis. B) If communities consider the imposition of impact fees said fees should be established on the basis of identifiable development impacts. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT 22 FEBRUARY 2018 Goals and Policies CF -1. GOAL: USE THE SIX YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETING PROCESS AS THE SHORT-TERM IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 20 -YEAR CAPITAL FACILITY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. CF -I -A Policy: Systematically guide capital improvements consistent with the wishes and needs of the community (vision). CF -1-B Policy: Encourage public participation in defining the need for, the proposed location of, and the design of public facilities such a parks, ball fields, pedestrian and bicycle corridors, and street and utility extensions and improvements. CF -2. GOAL: ENSURE CONCURRENCY OF UTILITIES, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES CONSISTENT WITH LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND ACTIONS WITHIN REALISTIC CAPITAL BUDGET CAPABILITIES. CF -2-A Policy: Encourage growth in geographic areas where services and utilities can be extended in an orderly, progressive and efficient manner. CB -2-13 Policy: Deficiencies in existing public facilities shall be addressed during the capital facilities budgeting process. CF -2-C Policy: Periodically review capital facilities needs and the associated fiscal impacts on the community in light of changing regional and local economic trends. The appropriate interval for such a review is seven years during the mandated GMA update cycle, except for the annual 6 -Year Plan review. CF -3. GOAL: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LANDS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES. CF -3-A Policy: assure land development proposals provide land and/or facilities or other mitigation for impacts on parks, schools, pedestrian and bicycle trails. CF -4. GOAL: IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY, PROVIDE PARKS, GREENWAYS, TRAILS, AND RECREATION FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE URBAN GROWTH AREA. CF -4-A Policy: implement the adopted parks and recreation plan as a part of this comprehensive plan CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT 23 FEBRUARY 2018 CF -4-13 Policy: encourage use of existing natural features, open spaces and appropriate excess right-of-way as an integral part of the community -wide park system. CF -4-C Policy: maintain a cooperative agreement with the Pasco school district regarding the development, use, and operation of neighborhood parks. CF -5. GOAL: FOSTER ADEQUATE PROVISION FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE URBAN GROWTH AREA. CF -5-A Policy: work with the school district to coordinate facility plans with this comprehensive plan and encourage appropriate location and design of schools throughout the community. CF -5-13 Policy: work with Columbia Basin College to coordinate campus development plans including access and traffic circulation needs. CF -6. GOAL: MAINTAIN WITHIN THE CITY A LEVEL OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE THAT IS VERY EFFECTIVE AND COST EFFICIENT. ENCOURAGE THAT SAME LEVEL OF SERVICE IN THE UNINCORPORATED PORTION OF THE URBAN GROWTH AREA CF -6-A Policy: strive to provide a sufficient number of fire stations in appropriate locations throughout the community. CF -6-B Policy: maintain a cooperative policy with the county fire district. CF -7. GOAL: LOCATE ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FAILITIES TO OPTIMIZE ACCESS AND EQUITABLY DISTRUBTE ECONOMIC BENEFIT/BURDENS THROUGHT THE REGION AND COUNTY. CF -7-A Policy: review all reasonable alternatives for the location of essential public facilities prior to granting necessary permits. CF -7-13 Policy: ensure all potential environmental impacts are considered for each essential public facility including the cumulative impacts of multiple facilities. CF -7-C Policy: ensure essential public facilities contribute to necessary concurrency requirements for transportation and utilities. CF -7-D Policy; adopt mitigating measures during the special permit review process to address potential land use compatibility issues with surrounding uses. CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT 24 FEBRUARY 2018 Utilities Element Introduction _ The GMA requires the utility element to describe locations, capacities, and needs for utilities. The policies in this element cover all public water, sanitary sewer, and storm water utilities and private natural gas, telecommunications, electric and solid waste utilities. The information relating to utility service providers contained in this Plan is a summary only. More detailed discussions of the topics covered in this chapter are found under separate cover in utility service provider capital functional plans. Growth Management Mandate The Utilities Element is designed to comply with the following state GMA planning goals: • Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. The state goals, in turn, led to the following Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) that provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in this Element (note that only those policies or portions pertaining to utilities and community facilities are included here): PoLicy No. 1 Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.020. The Comprehensive Plans of Franklin County and each of its cities therein shall be prepared and adopted with the objective to facilitate economic prosperity by accommodating growth consistent with thefollowing: 2. Avoid Sprawl: The inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land shall be avoided. Urban development shall be confined to appropriate areas within urban growth boundaries. S. Permits: Applications for permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability. 10. Public Facilities and Services: Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve development at the time the development is available for occupancy and UTILITIES ELEMENT 25 FEBRUARY 2018 use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. POLICY No. 3 Policies for promotion of contiguous and orderly development and the provision of urban services to such development. RCW 36.70A.210(3)b. A) Joint county/city standards shall be established for development within each individual urban growth boundaries, but beyond corporate limits of cities. It is in the public interest that joint standards be developed to preclude the creation of substandard infrastructure and property division that would burden the public with unnecessary costs to correct. These standards should include: 5) Lots and blocks including special lot reservation system when public sewer concurrency cannot be provided; 10) Storm drainage facilities, quantity, quality and discharge locations; 11) Street lights, conduit, fixtures, locations; 12) Sewer, septic regulations, private sewer, dry sewer facilities; 13) Water, pipe sizes, locations, fire flows, uniform codes; 14) All building requirements; B) The availability of the full range of urban governmental services will be subject to the annexation policies of the adjacent municipality. C) The timing of utility extensions into the urban growth area should be consistent with the adopted capital facilities plan of the adjacent municipality. POLICY No. 4 Policies for siting public facilities of a county -wide nature. RCW 36.70A.210(3)c. A) When an appropriate issue arises the county and cities within, along with public participation, shall develop a cooperative regional process to site essential public facilities of regional and statewide importance. The objective of the process shall be to ensure that such facilities are located so as to protect environmental quality, optimize access and usefulness to all jurisdictions, and equitably distribute economic benefits/burdens throughout the region or county. B) No local comprehensive plan or development regulations will preclude the siting of essential public facilities, but standards may be generated to ensure that reasonable compatibility with other land uses can be achieved. UTILITIES ELEMENT 26 FEBRUARY 2018 Goals and Policies UT -1. GOAL: PROVIDE ADEQUATE UTILITY SERVICES TO THE URBAN GROWTH AREA TO ASSURE THAT THE ANTICIPATED 20 -YEAR GROWTH IS ACCOMMODATED. UT -1-A Policy: ensure that public water and sewer services are available concurrently with development in the urban growth area. UT -1-13 Policy: prioritize investments in public water and sewer system improvements to support planned development within the urban growth area. UT -1-C Policy: coordinate utility providers' functional plans and the City's land use and utility plans to ensure long term service availability. UT -1-D Policy: leverage irrigation water in new developments to ease the use of potable water for maintenance of landscaping. UT -2. GOAL: ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE PLACEMENT OF UTILITY FACILITIES IS ADDRESSED IN DEVELOPMENT PLANS. UT -2-A Policy: coordinate private utility providers' plans for energy and communication utilities with city land use plans and development permit applications. UT -2-13 Policy: locate and design utility substations consistent with adopted codes and standards to be compatible with the aesthetic standards of affected neighborhoods. UT -3. GOAL: ASSURE THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE AND EFFICIENT STORM WATER MANAGEMENT UT -3-A Policy: require adequate provision of storm water facilities with all new land development. UT -3-13 Policy: include adequate storm water management facilities to serve new or existing streets. UTILITIES ELEMENT 27 FEBRUARY 2018 Transportation Element Introduction , The Growth Management Act has very specific requirements for comprehensive plan transportation elements. To meet these Transportation Element requirements, the City of Pasco maintains within the Volume 2 transportation element an inventory of existing facilities, land use assumptions, travel forecasts, LOS standards, current and future transportation needs, and a transportation financial plan in addition to other GMA required information. In this chapter, the transportation goals and policies are presented. Together with the information in Volume 2, the goals and policies provide the basis for transportation infrastructure decisions pursuant to the GMA. Since transportation infrastructure and services are also provided by the state, regional government, and the cities and towns, the Transportation Element is intended to complement those other systems and networks. Three aspects of the Transportation Element have a direct bearing on transportation project programming and funding through the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (Six -Year TIP). These are: (1) transportation policies; (2) existing and future transportation needs (based on LOS); and (3) the transportation financial plan. The transportation policies are used to give general direction for transportation improvement investments. Along with the near-term prioritized improvement projects, the LOS based transportation needs are used to select potential future projects. The transportation financial plan is used to produce a financially feasible six-year plan. Thus, the Transportation Element provides a framework for use in transportation investment decisions. Growth Management Mandate Development of this chapter was guided in particular by the following GMA Planning Goal: Encourage efficient multi -modal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with County and City Comprehensive Plans. The state goals, in turn, led to the following Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) that provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in this Element (note that only those policies or portions pertaining to infrastructure are included here): TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 28 FEBRUARY 2018 POLICY No. 1 Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.020. The Comprehensive Plans of Franklin County and each of its cities therein shall be prepared and adopted with the objective to facilitate economic prosperity by accommodating growth consistent with the following: 3. Transportation: Encourage efficient multi -modal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans. POLICY No. 3 Policies for promotion of contiguous and orderly development and the provision of urban services to such development. RCW 36.70A.210(3)b. A) Joint county/city standards shall be established for development within each individual urban growth boundaries, but beyond corporate limits of cities. It is in the public interest that joint standards be developed to preclude the creation of substandard infrastructure and property division that would burden the public with unnecessary costs to correct. These standards should include: 1) Street locations, both major and secondary; 2) Street right-of-way widths; 3) Street improvement widths; 4) Street improvement standards; 6) Curbs and gutters; 7) Sidewalks for secondary streets; 8) Road construction standards; 9) Cul-de-sac, location and dimensions; 11) Street lights, conduit, fixtures, locations; 16) Collection and use of development impact fees as appropriate; POLICY No. 5 Policies for county -wide transportation facilities and strategies. RCW 36.70A.210(3)d A) Maintain active county -city participation in the Regional Transportation Policy Organization in order to facilitate city, county, and state coordination in planning regional transportation facilities and infrastructure improvements to serve essential public facilities including Port District facilities and properties. POLICY No. 9 Policies for the analysis offiscal impacts: RCW 36 70.210(3)p. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 29 FEBRUARY 2018 A) Construction design and placement standards for roads, intersections and streets(with provisions for storm water conveyance), sewer, water and lighting infrastructure, should be determined based upon an analysis which identifies the most appropriate public expenditure over extended periods of time. Utilities should be incorporated into such analysis. B) If communities consider the imposition of impact fees said fees should be established on the basis of identifiable development impacts. Regional Transportation Policies To assure consistency between local and regional planning efforts, the GMA (RCW 47.80.023) requires all transportation elements of local comprehensive plans to undergo a consistency review and certification process to ensure that they conform with the requirements of GMA and are consistent with the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The GMA states that this process is to be developed and administered by Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs). The Benton -Franklin Council of Governments is the designated RTPO for our region. The adopted Regional Transportation Goals and Policies of the RTP articulate the policy perspective on regional consistency. These policies are a requirement of the GMA and are intended to further the coordinated development of comprehensive plans. The GMA emphasizes coordination and consistency in planning efforts among jurisdictions and agencies. The following regional transportation goals and policies are further described and detailed with data, analysis, and action strategies in the RTP. GOALS OF THE RTP: • The preparation and implementation of a long range plan which identifies transportation related deficiencies and problems, provides clear direction, and seeks comprehensive least -cost solutions for maintaining the integrity of and adding capacity to the transportation system in Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties; •A transportation system that is integrated with local land use policies; •A transportation system that provides lower cost solutions in the form of transit, vanpool/carpool, bicycling, and walking, in lieu of expanding capacity; •A transportation system that gives access for goods, services, and people while minimizing total system costs; TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 30 FEBRUARY 2018 •A transportation system that provides access and mobility for all citizens regardless of age, race, or handicap; •A transportation system that gives access while minimizing energy consumption and environmental impacts; •A transportation system that meets the needs of sustained economic growth; •A transportation system that is consistent with local, regional, state and federal policies; and •A transportation system that assures improvements will be consistent with and support the values of communities and neighborhood structures. RTP POLICIES Policy 1 - Access It is the policy of the Benton -Franklin Council of Governments to support a regional transportation system that emphasizes access for goods, services, and people. Policy 2 — Access Management It is the policy of the BFCG to encourage access management among the member jurisdictions by adopting policies and incorporating access management into their construction projects and project prioritization processes. Policy 3 - Efficiency It is the policy of the BFCG to support a regional transportation system that 1) Maintains the greatest efficiency of movement in terms of travel time and distance and 2) Requires transportation investment decisions to maximize the full net benefits of the system. Policy 4 - Balance It is the policy of the BFCG to support a regional transportation system that 1) Stresses multimodalism with minimum service standards, 2) Provides transportation options, 3) Avoids dependence on any particular mode, especially single occupancy vehicles, and 4) Optimizes the efficiency of each mode. Policy 5 — Safety & Security It is the policy of the BFCG to provide a transportation system that maintains and improves safety and security in all aspects of the transportation network, including both users and nonusers of the system. Policy 6 — Safety Conscious Planning (SCP) TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 31 FEBRUARY 2018 It is the policy of the BFCG to promote integration of urban land use and transportation planning efforts through implementation of safety conscious planning. Policy 7 - Environmental Responsibility It is the policy of the BFCG to provide a regional transportation system that limits and mitigates adverse and harmful impacts on the environment. Policy 8 - Transportation Financing It is the policy of the BFCG to promote funding strategies that ensure regional financial stabilityfor the transportation network. Policy 9 - Intergovernmental Cooperation It is the policy of the BFCG to provide a regional transportation planning process that 1) Coordinates federal, state, regional, and local comprehensive plans, policies and legislation and 2) Emphasizes cooperation among jurisdictions. Policy 10 - Citizen Involvement and Public Education The BFCG in July 1994 adopted "Public Involvement Procedures for Transportation Planning" (last updated in 2003). The BFCG to develops and maintains on-going programs that include citizen participation in all transportation related decisions. Policy 11 - Livability It is the policy of the BFCG to encourage transportation related decisions that maintain and enhance livability for all citizens and communities within Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla counties. Policy 12 - Aesthetics It is the policy of the BFCG to support the protection and enhancement of aesthetic values associated with the transportation network in order to support the economic well being and livabilityfor the region. Policy 13 - Pedestrians and Bicycles It is the policy of the BFCG to promote pedestrian and bicycle travel as essential modes of transportation both within existing communities and new development and to provide opportunities for the safe and efficient use of pedestrian and bicycle facilities as a legitimate alternative to motorized travel and for improved health. Policy 14 - Transit Element It is the policy of the BFCG to 1) Support Ben Franklin Transit and Valley Transit and their goals and policies; 2) Promote a transit system which offers alternatives to the single occupancy vehicle; 3) Promote land use patterns that support the use of transit; and 4) Support WSDOT's efforts TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 32 FEBRUARY 2018 to reestablish intercity bus service between Walla Walla and the Tri - Cities. Policy 15 - Streets and Highways It is the policy of the BFCG to encourage a network of streets and highways that 1) Supports a balanced and efficient multi -modal transportation network; 2) Is accessible for a variety of users; 3) Meets the needs for safely moving people, goods, and services throughout the region; 4) Contributes to the livability of both urban and rural communities; and S) Promotes tourism. Policy 16 - Land Use & Urban Design Strategies It is the policy of the BFCG to support integrated land uses and urban design strategies which create livable communities, compact urban development, and allow a multi -modal transportation system, including pedestrians, bicycles and transit, to operate efficiently while decreasing dependency on single occupancy vehicles and promoting health and fitness. Policy 17 - Air/Waterways/Rail It is the policy of the BFCG to encourage air and rail passenger facilities and services and river and rail freight facilities and services that enhance regional economic competitiveness. Policy 18 - Freight Movement It is the policy of the BFCG to encourage safe and efficient freight movement; support intermodal freight facilities; and ensure that any harmful effects of freight movement are mitigated with the users of the system. Policy 19 — Intermodalism It is the policy of the BFCG to encourage and maintain an accessible intermodal passenger and freight network with transportation hubs to facilitate access to urban, rural, and other destinations while maintaining an efficient and balanced transportation system. Policy 20 - Regional Consistency and Certification In compliance with the Growth Management Act (GMA) the BFCG certifies the transportation elements of city and county comprehensive plans. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 33 FEBRUARY 2018 Goals and Policies TR -I. GOAL: PROVIDE FOR AND MAINTAIN AN EFFECTIVE TRANSPORATION SYSTEM CENTERED ON A CONVENIENT AND INTEGRATED STREET NETWORK. TR -1-A Policy: participate in the transportation related activities of the Benton -Franklin Council of Governments. TR -I -B Policy: work with other jurisdictions to plan, fund, and implement multi jurisdictional projects necessary to meet shared transportation needs including right-of-way acquisition. TR -1-C Policy: make transportation decisions consistent with the land use and objectives of this plan. TR -1-D Policy: minimize traffic conflicts on the arterial street system by minimizing the number and location of driveways. TR- 1-E Policy: discourage cross city traffic and high speed vehicular movement on local access streets in single-family residential neighborhoods. TR -1-F Policy: provide inter -neighborhood travel connections for public safety as well as providing for transportation disbursement. TR -1-G Policy: develop an interconnected network of streets, trails and other public ways while preserving neighborhood identity. TR -1-H Policy: adopt and maintain a functional street classification system consistent with regional and state guidance. TR -1-I Policy: maintain level -of -service (LOS) "D" on all urban arterials. TR -2. GOAL: ENCOURAGE EFFICIENT, ALTERNATE AND MULTI- MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. TR -2-A Policy: maintain the multi -model passenger terminal. TR -2-B Policy: cooperate with the Transit Authority in programming transit routes, transit stops, and supporting facilities which optimize user acceptance. TR -2-C Policy: encourage van/car pooling. TR -2-D Policy: encourage greater use of bicycles and walking by providing safe and purposeful bicycle and pedestrian routes. TR -2-E Policy: encourage park-and-ride lots for bicycles and/or automobiles. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 34 FEBRUARY 2018 TR -3. GOAL: BEAUTIFY THE MAJOR STREETS OF THE CITY. TR -3-A Policy: incorporate extensive tree and landscape planting into all major arterial and collector streets as they are constructed. TR -3-B Policy: institute retrofit projects that include significant landscaping on major arterial streets. TR -4. GOAL: MAINTAIN A TRUCK ROUTE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LAND USES AND REDUCE THE IMPACTS TO NEIGHBORHOODS AND LOCAL STREETS. TR -3-A Policy: promote the safe and efficient movement of freight through the city. TR -3-A Policy: support the development of facilities that are critical components of the movement of freight (e.g. roads and rail lines leading to the airport, port, planned industrial centers, rail transfer facilities, etc.). TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 35 FEBRUARY 2018 Economic Development Element Introduction The Economic Development Element of the Pasco Comprehensive Plan is a companion to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that is maintained by the Benton -Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG). The Council is a regional government body charged with a number of activities including the coordination of local economic analysis and planning. The CEDS is updated periodically by the BFCOG to address requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA) and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The CEDS provides information on trends, needs, problems and opportunities, and identifies strategies for implementing the goals in this Element. While the Economic Development Element is not required by the GMA and there is a lack of state funding, Pasco has initiated work on this important aspect of community growth and development. Growth Management Mandate The Economic Development Element is designed to comply with the following state GMA planning goals: • Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public services, and public facilities. The state goals, in turn, led to the following Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) that provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in this Element (note that only those policies or portions pertaining to economic development are included here): POLICY NO. 1 Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.020. The Comprehensive Plans of Franklin County and each of its cities therein shall be prepared and adopted with the objective to facilitate economic prosperity by accommodating growth consistent with the following: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT 36 FEBRUARY 2018 1. Urban Growth: Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities exist or can be provided in a cost efficient manner. 2. Avoid Sprawl: The inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land shall be avoided. Urban development shall be confined to appropriate areas within urban growth boundaries. 3. Transportation: Encourage efficient multi -modal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans. 4. Property Rights: Private property rights shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions. S. Permits: Applications for permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability. 6. Natural Resource Industries: Maintain and enhance natural resource based industries including: productive agriculture (cultivation and grazing), fisheries and mineral industries. Encourage the improvement of productive agricultural lands and discourage incompatible uses. 7. Open Space and Recreation: Encourage the retention of useful open space and development of recreational opportunities, conserve critical fish and wildlife habitat, increase public access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks. 8. Environment Protect the environment and enhance the region's high quality of life, including air and water quality, and the availability of water for all uses, including potable domestic requirements. 9. Citizen Participation and Coordination: Encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts. 10. Public Facilities and Services: Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. 11. Historic Preservation: Identify and encourage the preservation of land sites and structures that have historical or archaeological significance. 12. Housing: Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population, promote a variety of residential ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT 37 FEBRUARY 2018 densities and housing and encourage preservation of existing housing stock. 13. Economic Development: Encourage economic development consistent with adopted comprehensive plans. Promote economic opportunity for all residents of the county, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth. POLICY NO. 8 Policies for county -wide economic development and employment: RCW 36.70A.210(3)g. A) The comprehensive plan of the county and each city shall promote employment and economic opportunityfor all citizens. Goals and Policies ED -l. GOAL: MAINTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS AN IMPORTANT AND ONGOING CITY INITIATIVE ED -1-A Policy: provide a governmental atmosphere which is conducive to the development and expansion of business opportunities. ED -1-13 Policy: continue efforts to attract and recruit new employers to the community with promotional efforts in cooperation with other Tri -Cities partners. ED -1-C Policy: support the promotion of Pasco's urban area as a good business environment by enhancing the infrastructure of the community. ED -1-1) Policy: promote tourism and recreational opportunities. ED -1-E Policy: support and encourage the establishment of new and the sustainability of existing economic and business associations. ED -2. GOAL: ASSURE APPROPRIATE LOCATION AND DESIGN OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES. ED -2-A Policy: maintain a strong working relationship with the Port of Pasco to further economic opportunities. ED -2-13 Policy: encourage development of a wide range of commercial and industrial uses strategically located to support local and regional needs. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT 38 FEBRUARY 2018 ED -3. GOAL: MAINTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES TO ENSURE THAT COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS ARE GOOD NEIGHBORS. ED -3-A Policy: enhance compatibility of commercial and industrial development with residential and mixed use neighborhoods through the use of landscaping, screening, and superior building design standards and guidelines. ED -3-13 Policy: avoid excessive outdoor illumination and ostentatious identification of business activities. ED -3-C Policy: provide sufficient, accessible, and attractive off- street parking facilities. ED -3-1) Policy: require existing commercial and industrial facilities to conform to city design and site amenity standards, when expansion and/or new facilities are proposed. ED -3-E Policy: use sufficient landscaping and appropriate screening as well as other methods to buffer less intensive uses from utilitarian parts of commercial and industrial facilities. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT 39 FEBRUARY 2018 Implementation & Monitoring Element Introduction This plan element is intended to establish the procedural framework for linking the goals and policies of the other elements with supporting and related actions and initiatives such as development code updates; coordination with regional plans and programs; and regular assessment of the performance of the plan in guiding development to deliver the vision. Growth Management Mandate The Implementation & Monitoring Element functions as a "checklist" or tool for the City to use as it assesses the effectiveness of the plan to deliver the community vision. It uses all of the state GMA goals and the following Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) that provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in this Element (note that only those policies or portions pertaining to implementation are included here): POLICY No. 1 Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.020. The Comprehensive Plans of Franklin County and each of its cities therein shall be prepared and adopted with the objective to facilitate economic prosperity by accommodating growth consistent with the following: 4. Property Rights: Private property rights shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions. 5. Permits: Applications for permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability. Policies for Governmental Cooperation Policy 1. Coordinate with other governmental units in preparing development regulations. Policy 2. Work with the Benton -Franklin council of Government's Growth management Committee to develop consistency among the various jurisdictions that are planning. IMPLEMENTATION & MONITORING ELEMENT 40 MAY 2008 Policy 3. Work with other state agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish and Wildlife when developing regulations, which would impact those agencies. Policy 4. Work with the Office of Financial Management in siting essential public facilities of regional and statewide importance. Policy 5. Participate with communities within the County in developing regulations that are consistent with each other and provide a smooth transition between rural areas and urban cities. Policy 6. Develop compatible subdivision zoning regulations. Goals and Policies IM -1. GOAL: ENSURE CONSISTENCY AND CERTAINTY IN LAND USE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. IM -1-A Policy: maintain codes, standards, and guidelines which are clear, concise and objective. IM -1-13 Policy: strive for consistency and certainty through a predictable schedule of assessment and amendments on an annual basis rather than sporadically. IM -1-C Policy: maintain a common set of development standards for both the incorporated and unincorporated lands of the urban growth area, in cooperation with Franklin County. IM- I -D Policy: maintain a general land use map that clearly designates various land uses and densities consistent with the goals and policies of this plan. IM -1-E Policy: establish development project permit approval procedures that are well defined and consistent with regulatory criteria and standards. IM -1-17 Policy: ensure realistic time -lines for action on applications. IM- 1-G Policy: utilize administrative approval actions to expedite decision-making processes on development proposals. IM -2. GOAL: ADVANCE THE CITY'S INFORMATION AND DECISION MAKING CAPACITY IM -2-A Policy: research the development patterns of the Pasco urban and urbanizing areas as this plan progresses through its 20 year life to determine if the goals, policies, and/or strategies need to be updated. The city should conduct a major review of the IMPLEMENTATION & MONITORING ELEMENT 41 MAY 2008 comprehensive plan every seven years and may make corrections and small adjustments to the plan each year. IM -2-B Policy: the city has, and will continue to commission special studies in preparation for construction projects on its utility service and transportation facilities and systems. These special studies shall be consistent with the goals, policies, and proposals of this comprehensive plan. IM -2-C Policy: coordinate on-going data base management, mapping, and growth management assessments with Franklin County and the Benton -Franklin Council of Governments. IMPLEMENTATION & MONITORING ELEMENT 42 MAY 2008 Appendix d' .f APPENDIX I - MAPS 43 FEBRUARY 2018 Ky-clTs • INCf. • .• 11 a 1/ ♦ 'I W 9 1 11 1 APPENDIX I - MAPS 44 FEBRUARY 2018 MEMORANDUM DATE: Februaryl5, 2018 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Dave McDonald, City Planner SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Elements CPA 2017-001 The City of Pasco is required by the Growth Management Act (GMA) to update the current Comprehensive Plan by the end of June 2018. The required update must conform to the State wide planning goals and include all of the mandated elements (chapters). The required Elements include: • Land use • Housing • Transportation • Utilities • Capital Facilities • Shoreline Management In addition to the elements listed above the City's Comprehensive Plan also includes an Introduction chapter and chapters on Parks and Open Space, Resource Lands, Public Services and an Implementation and Monitoring chapter. The Plan also includes an Appendix with a glossary of terms, a public participation plan various maps and other items. Comprehensive Plan Elements are a compilation of goals and polices that a community uses to guide decision making that impacts the physical development the City. Drafts of several of the chapters are attached to this memo. As other chapters are completed they will be made available to the Planning Commission. The attachments and others will be the subject of a workshop in March. Introduction Volume II of the Pasco Comprehensive Plan includes general information about Pasco, current and forecast data, needs assessments or analyses, and conclusions and as appropriate, references to other source materials or policy documents. Pasco's Setting The City of Pasco is located at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima and Snake Rivers. Because of its location, Pasco is considered the gateway to the agriculturally rich Columbia Basin. The proximity of Grand Coulee Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in the United States, has unlocked a wealth of agricultural possibilities for the Pasco area. Pasco is situated in Franklin County which, because of large water diversion projects completed in the 1950's, has become a major agricultural product producer in the State. Potatoes, onions, corn and other grains, lintels, apples, grapes, and other crops spring from lands formerly used for dry land farming and livestock grazing. Agriculture had an early start in the Pasco by means of pumped water from the Columbia and Snake Rivers, perhaps as early as the 1890's. The first major irrigation project began operating around 1910. It was privately funded because Congress did not approve a proposal to bring water to Pasco from the Palouse River. This private effort was designed to serve just the immediate Pasco area and required large pumps to lift water out of the Snake River for a projected 15,000 acres. The pump house was built out of concrete and is still readily visible from the south side of the Snake River. What's In A Name The name of the City is something of a curiosity because it has an apparent Spanish sound to it in a region geographically well beyond the past influence of Spanish - Mexican control. Thanks to the July 31, 1914 issue of PASCO EXPRESS examined by members of the Franklin County Historical Society, we learn the following about how Pasco got its name: "MAN WHO NAMED PASCO VISITS CITY V.C. Bogue, now an eminent engineer of New York City, renews acquaintances in Pasco on Monday. This was his first visit in nearly thirty years. Mr. Bogue as an engineer for the Northern Pacific Railroad, located the route of the N.P. through Stampede Pass in the Cascade Mountains, and he also located and named Pasco. Just how he came to choose the name was news to this reporter and may be to others of our readers. Just prior to his engagement with the NP., Mr. Bogue had successfully constructed a line of railway across the Andes Mountains in South America. The highest point on the railway was a mining town named Cerro de Pasco. It was distinguished as a windy, dusty place, and so on the INTRODUCTION FEBRUARY 2018 first day he spent in our city, and meeting with a good old-fashioned dust storm, he was reminded of this place in the Andes and tagged the new town site "Pasco. " The name "Pasco" took on official status in May of 1881 when the rail switch named "Pasco" was cut -in for the Cascade branch of the Northern Pacific Railroad. That name stuck to the community that existed primarily because of the major rail line that passed through it. Pasco Then & Now The original town site of Pasco was created in April of 1886 with the recording of the Pasco Town Plat. The original town site contained 8 blocks equally divided by the Pacific Northern Rail yards. From that modest beginning Pasco has grown to encompass more than 33 square miles of land. The original town site that was home to a handful of settlers has now multiple to over 71,689 residents. Official Status— Incorporation ri, rat rlie Town �Yz�LICzLYL �lJ[d2� `VI'. Soute emfLeZ ieliwh. The community of Pasco required three elections before it could be incorporated. These were: i May 24, 1890 with 37 for and 18 against; May 4, 1891 with an unsuccessful vote; and August 29, 1891 with 55 for and 20 against. The success of this August 1891 vote seems to strengthen the old adage of "If you don't first succeed, try and try again," and Pasco officially became an incorporated city. Hanford Nuclear Reservation Impact INTRODUCTION 2 FEBRUARY2018 Pasco is located on the opposite side of the Columbia River from the Hanford facilities. Consequently, a majority of the region's Hanford -related population growth occurred in Richland and Kennewick. However, post -World War II Federal spending at the Hanford nuclear research facility did result in a spillover of some population from the neighboring communities of Richland and Kennewick to the Pasco urban area. Beginning in 1985, the Interstate 182 highway bridge connecting Pasco to Richland made it much more practical for Hanford employees to consider living in the Pasco area. The mission at Hanford has changed. Growth is not expected to come from any near - future expansion of nuclear research activities because of the world's reduction in nuclear military endeavors. Production of weapons -grade nuclear material has ended at Hanford. The new Hanford mission is environmental restoration which will require a considerably smaller workforce than in the past. Employment appeared to have peaked in 1994 with approximately 19,000 employees. The Hanford related workforce today (2017) is approximately 8,800. An additional 4,600 are employed at the Battelle Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. New missions or special initiatives for Hanford could moderate the decline in employment at the site. While Hanford plays a significant role in the Tri -City labor market, Pasco has historically been less dependent on Hanford for employment than the neighboring communities. Economy Much of Pasco's (and Franklin County's) economic future will continue to be tied to transportation and agriculture. As the agricultural industry in and around Franklin County matures, additional support facilities which process and handle plants will continue to be needed. Pasco's role as a regional service provider is also likely to expand in the future. Pasco is home to the Tri -Cities Regional Airport, the regional mail -handling facility, Columbia Basin College, the grain terminal, the Burlington Northern classification yard, and the Port of Pasco shipping facilities. As the region grows, those employment facilities will grow to meet the demand. Correspondingly, the economic base of Pasco will expand. The development of the Trade, Recreation and Agricultural Center at the Road 68 Interchange continues to bring regional and statewide events to the city. Dust Devils Stadium is home to the Tri -Cities Dust Devils minor league baseball team. The soccer fields and softball/baseball fields complete this complex, which is used to attract regional and state wide sporting events. While Pasco is less dependent on the programs of the Hanford Reservation than the other cities in the area, these programs nevertheless have a significant impact on INTRODUCTION $ FEBRUARY 2018 Pasco's economy. Environmental restoration of the Hanford site is expected to take approximately 30 years to accomplish; therefore, Hanford employment will continue to affect the community in varying degrees for many years. INTRODUCTION FEBRUARY 2018 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 36.70A.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 48) 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 north of Harris Road in the western part of Pasco. Presently, American Rock Products is mining the lands and producing various types of crushed rock. American Rock Products also produces ready mix concrete utilizing gravel the company mines. The crushed rock and sand that are derived from the American Rock 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. American Rock estimates that there are enough resource materials in these lands that mining could continue for another 20 to 25 more years. The mining activities on Farm Unit 84, Irrigation Block 1 will be completed in 2018 enabling the City to reduce the size of the designated resources lands. With the completion of mining on Farm Unit 84 the mineral resource lands can be reduced from 492 acres to 330 acres. Through past planning activities the City has indicated the mined out lands would be an appropriate location for a lake or marina surrounded with a 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, 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. Parks &L Open Space Parks and Recreation Plan In this discussion, 'open space" is used as generic term for all types of parks, game fields and trails and certain vacant lads. The City of Pasco Park and Recreation Plan was updated in 2016. The Parks and Recreation Plan includes an inventory, needs analysis, park goals and policies and supporting background information. There is a marked difference in the availability of park lands provided in the City from those areas within the unincorporated portion of the UGA. There are no neighborhood parks within the unincorporated portion of the UGA. Likewise there are no community parks within the unincorporated portions of the UGA. Level of Service Factor The supply of open space lands within the Pasco urban growth area has expanded with the population growth. Seven new parks have been added to the park system since 2000. The City of Pasco also assumed the management and maintenance of Chiawana Park after the County did not renew its lease with the Army Corps of Engineers in 2003. Future park needs or level of service factors have been set in the adopted park ratios of the 2016 Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan. Table 19 identifies future park needs through the 20 year planning period. Parks and Sports Fields The City of Pasco has a strong neighborhood park system providing park areas within walking distance of most neighborhoods. Neighborhood parks are only one of seven types of park facilities included within the Parks and recreation Plan. Parks facilities existing and planned include: neighborhood parks, community parks, large urban parks, regional parks linear parks trails and special use facilities. Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood Parks include playgrounds and parks designed primarily for non - supervised, non -organized recreation activities. Neighborhood parks are generally small (3-7acres) and serve a radius of approximately one-half mile. Community Parks Community parks are typically designed for organized activities and sports, although individual and family activities are encouraged. Community parks can also provide indoor facilities to meet a wider range of recreation needs. Community parks can double as a neighborhood park, although they serve a much larger area. The service area of a community park is about a one -mile radius. Large Urban Parks Large urban parks, like Chiawana Park, are designed to serve the entire community. They are similar to a community park but much larger. They provide a wide variety of specialized facilities such as large picnic areas, water related activities, indoor recreation facilities and sports fields. They require more support facilities such as parking, restrooms and play areas. Large urban parks usually exceed 50 acres in size. Regional Parks Regional parks are large recreational areas that serve the entire city or region. These parks can be very large and often include one specific use or feature. Sacajawea State Park is the only regional park in Pasco. Columbia Park in Kennewick and Howard Ammon Park in Richland are examples of other regional parks in the Tri -City region. These parks offer riverfront and boating facilities as well as passive recreation opportunities and are within a short travel time for Pasco residents. Linear Parks Linear Parks are land areas that generally follow a drainage corridor, ravine or some other elongated feature such as a power line or railroad right-of-way. This type of park often contains various levels of a trail system and sometimes includes greenbelts. Trails Pathways and trails are designed to provide walking, bicycling and other non - motorized means of linking various parts of the community. The trail system includes unpaved foot trails used for walking, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding while paved trails are used for biking, walking and hiking. The system can consist of both off-street and on -street trail segments. Many of the current off-street segments already exist along the waterfront and Interstate 182. Two miles of the Franklin County Irrigation District right-of-way from the intersection of Road 111 and Court Street to Road 88 no longer has an open irrigation ditch. This right-of-way is from 50 feet to over 100 feet wide in portions providing ample space for a community wide trail Special Use Areas Special use areas include miscellaneous sites that do not fit into any other category of park designation. These areas include specialized single purpose fields, sports complexes and land occupied by major recreation structures. Table No. 18 below is an inventory of park and recreation facilities in Pasco: Table No. IS Park and Recreation Inventory Special use areas: Acres CableBridge Park....................................................................1.0 City Hall Activity Center............................................................0.5 Dust Devil Stadium/Soccer Complex/Softball Complex .........99.0 LibraryPark..............................................................................1.0 Martin Luther King Community Center......................................0.5 PeanutsPark.............................................................................0.5 Riverview Park.........................................................................17.0 Road 36 Soccer Fields...........................................................10.0 SchlagelPark............................................................................3.0 Sun Willows Golf Course .....................................................135.18 VolunteerPark...........................................................................7.0 Wade Park Boat Launch...........................................................3.0 Total.........................................................298.68 Neighborhood Parks: Acres CapitalPark...............................................................................5.0 Casa Del Sol Park....................................................................5.0 Centennial Park........................................................................2.0 Chapel Hill Park...........................................................5.0 DesertDunes Park....................................................................5.0 HeritagePark............................................................................5.0 HighlandPark.........................................................................10.0 IslandPark................................................................................5.0 KurtzmanPark...........................................................................7.0 LibertyPark...............................................................................5.0 LincolnPark..............................................................................5.0 LucasPark.................................................................................2.0 MariposaPark ............................. ...... ........... ...... ....................... 5.0 McGeePark.............................................................................10.0 MercierPark..............................................................................3.0 RichardsonPark........................................................................5.0 SunnyMeadows........................................................................5.0 SylvesterPark...........................................................................3.0 TierraVida Park.........................................................................5.0 VintagePark..............................................................................8.0 Mariposa Park............................................................. 5.0 Total...........................................................170.0 Community Parks: Acres MemorialPark ........................................................................ 13.0 County Soccer Park ...................................................... 5.0 Cross Country Course Park ......................................... 52.77 Total ......~...—.......~..........70.7�[ Linear Parks: Acres WadePark ................................................................. 25.0 Total ................................................... 25J0 Large Urban Parks: Acres Total Trails: 127.0 FC|Oproposed Trail .................................................................. 0.4 Sone/avveoHeritage Trail ......................................................... 7.O |482Trail .—,.,.----,......-----..----.82 Total............................................................. 19.6 Regional Parks: Acres Sacajawea Park (State) .................... ................................... 284.O Total........................................................... 284.0 Table No. ????? Summary of Park Land and Facilities Needs Park/Facility Type* Neighborhood Parks Adopted Standard 2.00 ac/1,000 pop 2018 Inventory 110 acres 2018 Demand 143 2018 Need 33 2038 Demand 244 2038 Need 134 Community Park 2.10 ac/1,000 pop 70 acres 151 81 256 186 Large Urban Parks 2.99 ac/1,000 pop 127 acres 214 87 364 237 Regional Parks 8.93 ac/1,000 pop 284 acres 640 356 1,088 804 Linear Parks 1.56 ac/1,000 pop 25 acres 112 87 190 165 Special Use Areas 5.80 ac/1,000 pop 298 acres 416 118 707 490 Total 23.38 ac/1,000 pop 914 acres 1,676 762 2,849 1,935 Youth Baseball Fields 1 field/2,900 pop 10 fields 25 15 42 32 Adult Softball Fields 1 field/3,000 pop 9 fields 24 15 41 32 Soccer Fields 1 field/2,000 pop 30 fields 36 6 61 31 Tennis Courts 1 court/1,500 pop 29 courts 48 19 81 52 Trails 0.50 miles/1,000 pop 19 miles 36 17 61 42 . t ms tame is nasea on the zu r/ UPM population estimate of 71,680 and the OFM projection of 121,828 for 2038. The adopted standards (level of service) do not take into consideration the benefit school playgrounds provide in fulfilling park and open space needs. Depending on where various types of parks are located there could be an overlap in use that is also not reflected in the standards. A community park could also fulfill neighborhood park needs for residential subdivision adjacent to community parks. Likewise a large urban park may double as a community park limiting the need for acquiring additional park lands. When the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Plan is updated in 2021 additional refinement of the standards should be considered. For the purposes of the Comprehensive Plan update it will be assumed there will overlapping use of various parks to satisfy the level of service. Airport Reserve To protect the public investment and future use of the Tri -Cities Airport, the Port of Pasco has acquired over 400 acres outside operating boundaries of the airport. The bulk of the airport reserve lands are located north of I-182, west of the airport and north of Burden Boulevard. Because these properties were purchased to prohibit or severely restrict development they are ideal areas for designated open space. Two hundred and twenty acres of the northern reserve area has never been farmed or developed. These lands are more or less in a native state except for minor portions that have been damaged by motor cross activities. These lands are located in Sections 2 and 11 of Township 9 North, Range 29 East, W.M.. The land located in Section 14 between Road 44 and Road 36 is developed with the Golf Land driving range and golf course, a 10 acre soccer park maintained by the City and a 14 acre research/training farm operated by Columbia Basin College. The balance of the land (52 acres) is more or less in a natural state with the Big Cross cross-country track occupying 2.2 acres. The cross-country track is used by the Pasco School District for track meets. The general public also uses the track as a walking and jogging trail. All of the airport reserve property south of I-182 is being used as a grape vineyard. The Port of Pasco purchased the described lands to preclude development that is not compatible with airport operations. The land use chapter identifies these lands as severely restricted for development and as such suggests they be designated as open space areas. As Airport needs change and future plans are developed not all of the airport reserve lands may be needed to protect airport operations. Parks & Recreation Plan Adopted by Reference The Pasco Parks and Recreation Plan 2016 and any amendments or updates thereto, is hereby adopted and appended to this Comprehensive Plan and should be referred to for detailed actions related to the planning and development of parks, recreation facilities and sports fields within the Pasco Urban Growth Area. Non -City Utilities RCW 36.70A.070 Comprehensive plans—Mandatory elements. (4) A utilities element consisting of the general location, proposed location, and capacity of all existing and proposed utilities, including, but not limited to, electrical lines, telecommunication lines, and natural gas lines. Introduction Consideration of utility needs is a mandated requirement of the Growth Management Act (GMA). In general terms the City is required to address the location, proposed location and capacity of all existing utilities within the planning area defined by the UGA. This element only discusses non -City owned utilities. City owned and operated utilities are covered in the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The responsibility for planning for private utilities rests with the utility providers. Unlike City utilities that are provided mainly to City residents, non -City operated utilities are not limited to city limit lines for service areas. Consequently, service boundaries for each utility provider will vary in size. Some utilities are regulated by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC). The WUTC is a three member board which regulates rates, services and practices of privately -owned utilities and transportation companies, including electric, telecommunications, natural gas, water and solid waste collection companies. State law regulates the rates, charges, services, facilities, and practices of these utilities. Any changes in policy regarding these aspects of utility provision within Pasco require WUTC approval. Utility Providers Non -City owned utilities include those utilities whether owned privately or publicly that provide services. Non -City owned utilities serving Pasco are as follows: • Franklin County PUD • Big Bend Electrical Cooperative • Cascade Natural Gas • Charter • CenturyLink • Various wireless telephone providers • Basin Disposal Incorporated (BDI) • Franklin County Irrigation District No. 1 General Relationship The general relationship between the City and these utilities is one of cooperation in a continuing effort to address the needs of residents with minimum disruption of service. This is largely accomplished in the day-to-day maintenance and construction needs of the City and each utility provider. Notification by one party to the others of intended changes in facilities which may affect other parties is the key activity that promotes the best service for residents. Electricity The primary supplier of electrical power to Pasco and the surrounding UGA is the Franklin County Public Utility District (Franklin PUD) with offices located at 1411 West Clark Street. The Big Bend Electrical Cooperative, with an office in Mesa, also provides service to a small portion of northwestern Pasco and the UGA in the vicinity of Broadmoor Boulevard. The Franklin PUD purchases power from the regional power grid (Bonneville Power Administration) and then distributes through substations and distribution lines to the end users. The Franklin PUD and Big Bend Electrical Cooperative operate electrical transmission and distribution systems and facilities within public right-of-way and easements all in accordance with state law. Electrical power needs in the Pasco UGA are generally served by 10 miles of 115kV transmission lines, 7 substations and 45 electric feeder lines. Each feeder supplies the needs of a number of defined geographic areas within the community, often referred to as sub -regions. The feeders are the basic planning component within the Franklin PUD system. Each feeder supplies the needs of approximately 850 houses. Electrical consumption (load) is directly related to both local and regional land use development. As local and regional development increases, the demand for electrical power will also increase. With the anticipated addition of 15,298 new housing units within the planning horizon the Franklin PUD and Big Bend electric together will need to add about 11 new feeders and one substation over the next 20 years. For more detailed information on power planning needs refer to plans prepared by the Franklin PUD. For electrical power planning needs near Broadmoor Boulevard refer to plans prepared by Big Bend Electrical Cooperative. Natural Gas Cascade Natural Gas corporation provides gas service to the Pasco UGA. Cascade obtains its gas from the Williams interstate line through two reduction and gate stations within the Pasco UGA. The original gate station is located at the northwest corner of Court Street and Road 76. To serve the needs of an expanding community a seconded gate stations was constructed in 1995 east of the Soccer complex and south of Burden Boulevard. From these two stations natural gas is conveyed through the Pasco UGA in distribution system of smaller lines and regulators. Cascade supplies natural gas to 4,600 residential and 1,022 commercial customers in Pasco. Some of the less densely developed areas of West Pasco do not have gas service. Natural gas consumption is directly related to both local and regional land use development. As local and regional development increases the demand for natural gas also increases. Based on current trends and projected population growth Cascade Natural Gas projects the system can be expanded to meet community growth needs. Future extensions of the natural gas distribution system will occur on an as -needed basis as development warrants. Telecommunications Telecommunications include conventional telephone, cellular phone, and cable television. Interstate and international telecommunication activities are regulated by the federal communications Commission (FCC), an independent Federal Government agency. Conventional Telephone Telephone service to Pasco is provided by Qwest Communications International, Inc (Qwest). Qwest facilities within the Pasco UGA include a switching station, trunk lines and distribution lines. The switching station is located in a building at the corner of 5`" Avenue and West Lewis Street. Four main feeder cable routes extended out from the switching station. Connected to these main feeders routes are branch feeder lines. The branch feeders connect with thousands of local loops that provide dial tone to every subscriber. These facilities may be aerial, or buried, copper or fiber optic. Local loops can be used for voice or data transmission. While Qwest is involved with its own planning efforts much of the system necessary to accommodate future growth will be constructed on an as needed basis. Cellular Telephone Cellular telephone service is provided by broadcasting and receiving radio signals to and from cellular facilities and cellular phone handsets. Cellular telephone service is licensed by the FCC for operation in Metropolitan Services Areas (MSAs) and Rural service Areas (RSAs). The FCC grants several licenses within each service area. Current licensed cellular service providers for the Pasco area include Verizon, Sprint, Cingular, T -Mobile, quest and Nextel. A number of cellular base stations and antennas are located within the Pasco UGA. These base stations connect cellular phones to the regional network. Cellular antennas must be placed at a height that allows them to broadcast throughout their local area. In Pasco the antennas are located on the Housing Authority high rise apartment, on the city water tanks, on the Sacajawea Apartments building, on school, college and County property and on freestanding communication towers. Expansion of cellular facilities is demand driven. Raising the density of transmission/reception equipment to accommodate additional subscribers follows, rather than proceeds, increase in local system load. Cellular companies therefore maintain a short response time and a tight planning horizon. Cable Television Cable television service is provided in Pasco by Charter Communications with a central office in Kennewick. Charter Communications currently has a franchise to service Pasco residents. Most residential neighborhoods within the City are currently served by Charter. The provisions of the franchise agreement between the city and charter requires Charter to make service available upon request to any residential property within the current or future boundaries of the City. Under the current terms of the franchise Charter would be required to provide service to accommodate the project growth within the Pasco UGA. Internet Providers There are over a dozen internet service providers in the Pasco area. These internet companies provide a variety of data networking options for business and personal use. These services include standard dial up service, DSL, broadband, business voice services, web hosting, secure data centers, inter -office networks and high capacity data transport. Community internet access is available free of charge at the Pasco Library and for students at local schools. Solid Waste Collection Solid waste collection services are provided in Pasco through a franchise agreement with Basin Disposal Inc. (BDI). BDI provides automated curbside services to all residential properties. Refuse is collected in the community and taken to the Transfer station on Dietrich Road. The transfer station tip -floor has a capacity of about 1,200 tons per day. BDI delivers approximately 646 tons per day of waste to transfer station each day. Any waste that is economically recyclable is diverted at this point and the remainder is placed in specially constructed trailers and transported to the regional landfill in Morrow County, Oregon. Garbage service in the City is mandatory and is required for all businesses and residential structures. The residential service is often referred to as total service in that home owners may set additional bags, boxes or bundles beside their standard garbage can on collection day for pick-up at no additional charge. Garbage pick-up occurs weekly for all residential customers and may occur more than once a week for commercial customers. BDI also provides two coupons a year to residential customers that can be used for free dumping at the transfer station. BDI through Basin Recycling provides recycling services in the community. Newspaper, mixed paper, aluminum, tin and cardboard are all recycled at Basin recycling. The company maintains 7 drop boxes in convenient locations around the community where residents can recycle glass, newspaper, mixed paper, cardboard, tin cans and aluminum. There are over 300 cardboard -only drop -box recycling containers that BDI regularly services for cardboard recycling. In addition BDI also maintains a paper recycling service that provides weekly waste paper pick-up at major employment centers such as the City Hall and other City related facilities and Columbia Basin college. Through their franchise agreement BDI must provide solid waste collection service to all household and businesses in Pasco. As the community growth occurs BDI's service must expand concurrently to accommodate the growth. It is anticipated BDI will continue to expand solid waste collection and disposal services on an as needed basis. Franklin County Irrigation District The Franklin County Irrigation District No.1 (FCID) provides irrigation water to almost 7 square miles of land within the Pasco UGA. Most of the properties within the FCID are located west of Highway 395 and south of the FCID canal. Some properties located between Highway 395 and 22nd Avenue also receive irrigation water from the FCID. The FCID is a municipal corporation formed under the laws of the State of Washington. It is governed by and elected board and managed by an administrative staff. The FCID succeeded the Pasco Reclamation Company that was incorporated in 1909 to bring water from the Snake River west to irrigate more than 10,000 acres of land around Pasco. The original mission of the FCID was to provide irrigation water to farm fields mainly west of Pasco. That is no longer the case. With the expansion of urban growth and the conversion of farmlands into housing developments in West Pasco, the mission of the district has changed to that of an urban service provider as it provides irrigation water to more and more residential properties. The FCID main pumping station is located on the Columbia River near the intersection of Court Street and Road 111. The pumping station with a 450 horsepower pump and a 200 horsepower pump lifts water from the river to a 60 inch main line that carries the water to an irrigation canal located near Road 88. The canal runs east from Road 88 to a tail water pond on Road 36. Through a series of trunk lines water is drawn from the canal and distributed throughout West Pasco. The FCID maintains 36 miles of pipeline and 3.35 miles of canal. Long range plans of the FCID call for the remaining portions of the canal to be replaced by a pressure pipe. New subdivisions within the FCID service area must install the irrigation lines necessary to connect to the existing system. The FCID has ample water rights to serve future development through and beyond the 20 year planning horizon. All system expansions will occur concurrent with development. Appendix I - Glossary of Terms The Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A) has given the practice of community planning new meaning philosophically and practically. The Statute and the Washington Administrative Code 365-195 have listed terms and phrases—some new, some familiar—with the meaning that each has been given. These are necessary to provide a basis of discussion on planning issues. They are included in the following definitions. Act: means the Growth Management Act as enacted in Chapter 17, Laws of 1990, 1 st Ex. Sess., and Chapter 32, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Sess., State of Washington. Adequate capital facilities: means facilities which have the capacity to serve development without decreasing levels of service below locally established minimums. Adopt a comprehensive land use plan: means to enact a new comprehensive land use plan or to update an existing comprehensive land use plan. Agricultural land: means land primarily devoted to the commercial production of horticultural, viticulture, floricultural, dairy, apiary, vegetable, or animal products or of berries, grain, hay, straw, turf, seed, Christmas trees not subject to the excise tax imposed by RCW 84.33.100 through 84.33.140, or livestock and that has long-term commercial significance for agricultural production. Available capital facilities: means that facilities or services are in place or that a financial commitment is in place to provide the facilities or services within a specified time. In the case of transportation, the specified time is six years from the time of development. Capital facility: means a physical structure owned or operated by a government entity which provides or supports a public service. City: means the incorporated lands of the City of Pasco, its elected governing body, or its administrative offices, as the context dictates. County: means the unincorporated lands of Franklin County, its elected governing body, or its administrative offices, as the context dictate. Comprehensive land use plan: comprehensive plan; or plan: means a generalized coordinated land use policy statement of the governing body of a county or city that is adopted pursuant to this chapter. GLOSSARY OF TERMS JUNE 2018 Concurrency: means that adequate capital facilities are available when the impacts of development occur. This definition includes the two concepts of "adequate capital facilities" and of "available capital facilities" as defined above. Consistency: means that no feature of a plan or regulation is incompatible with any other feature of a plan or regulation. Consistency is indicative of a capacity for orderly integration or operation with other elements in a system. Contiguous development: means development of areas immediately adjacent to one another. Coordination: means consultation and cooperation among jurisdictions. Critical Areas: include the following areas and ecosystems: (a) wetlands; (b) areas with a critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water; (c) fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas; (d) frequently flooded areas; and (e) geologically hazardous areas. Demand Management Strategies or Transportation Demand Management Strategies (TDM): means strategies aimed at changing travel behavior rather than at expanding the transportation network to meet travel demand. Such strategies can include the promotion of work -hour changes, ridesharing options, parking policies, and telecommuting. Development regulation: means any controls placed on development or land use activities by a county or city, including but not limited to zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, and binding site plan ordinances. Domestic Water System: means any system providing a supply of potable water for the intended use of a development which is deemed adequate pursuant to RCW 19.27.097. Financial commitment: means that sources of public or private funds, or combinations thereof, have been identified which will be sufficient to finance capital facilities necessary to support development and that there is assurance that such funds will be timely put to that end. Forest land: means land primarily useful for growing trees, including Christmas trees subject to the excise tax imposed under RCW 84.33.100 through 84.33.140, for commercial purposes, and that has long-term commercial significance for growing trees commercially. Geologically hazardous areas: means areas that because of their susceptibility to erosion, sliding, earthquake, or other geological events, are not suited to the siting of commercial, residential, or industrial development consistent with public health or safety concerns. Growth Management Act: - see definition of "Act." GLOSSARY OF TERMS 2 JUNE 2018 Level of Service: means an established minimum capacity of capital facilities or services provided by capital facilities that must be provided per unit of demand or other appropriate measure of need. Long-term commercial significance: includes the growing capacity, productivity, and soil composition of the land for long-term commercial production, in consideration with the land's proximity to population areas and the possibility of more intense uses of the land. Master planned resort: means a self-contained and fully integrated planned unit development in a setting of significant natural amenities with primary focus on destination resort facilities consisting of short-term visitor accommodations associated with a range of developed on-site indoor or outdoor recreational facilities. Minerals: include gravel, sand, and valuable metallic substances. Mineral Resource lands: means lands primarily devoted to the extraction of minerals or that have known potential long term commercial significance for mineral extraction. Mineral extraction excludes the on-site processing of minerals through concrete ready -mix batch plants and asphalt batch plants. New fully contained community: is a development proposed for location outside of the initially designated urban growth areas, which is characterized by urban densities, uses and services. Planning period: means the 20 year period following the adoption of a comprehensive plan or such longer period as may have been selected as the initial planning horizon by the planning jurisdiction. Public facilities: include streets, roads, highways, sidewalks, street and road lighting systems, traffic signals, domestic water systems, storm and sanitary sewer systems, parks and recreational facilities, and schools. Public services: include fire protection and suppression, law enforcement, public health, education, recreation, environmental protection, and other governmental services. Regional transportation plan: means the transportation plan for the regionally designated transportation system which is produced by the Regional Transportation Planning Organization. Regional transportation planning organization (RTPO): means the voluntary organization conforming to RCW 47.80.020, consisting of local governments within a region containing one or more counties which have common transportation interests. Rural lands: means all lands which are not within an urban growth area and are not designated as natural resource lands having long term commercial significance for production of agricultural products, timber, or the extraction of minerals. GLOSSARY OF TERMS 3 JUNE 2018 Sanitary sewer systems: means all facilities, including approved on-site disposal facilities, used in the collection, transmission, storage, treatment or discharge of any waterborne waste, whether domestic in origin or a combination of domestic, commercial or industrial waste. Solid waste handling facility: means any facility for the transfer or ultimate disposal of solid waste, including landfills and municipal incinerators. Transportation facilities: includes capital facilities related to air, water or land transportation. Transportation level of service standards: means a measure which describes the operational condition of the travel stream, usually in terms of speed and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, comfort, convenience and safety. Transportation system management (TSM): means low capital expenditures to increase the capacity of the transportation network. TSM strategies include but are not limited to signalization, channelization, and bus turn -outs. Urban governmental services: includes those governmental services historically and typically delivered by cities and include storm and sanitary sewer systems, domestic water systems, street cleaning services, fire and police protection services, public transit services, and other public utilities associated with urban areas and normally not associated with non -urban areas. Urban growth: refers to growth that makes intensive use of land for the location of buildings, structures, and impermeable surfaces to such a degree as to be incompatible with the primary use of such land for the production of food, other agricultural products or fiber, or the extraction of mineral resources. When allowed to spread over wide areas, urban growth typically requires urban governmental services. "Characterized by urban growth" refers to land having urban growth located on it, or to land located in relationship to an area with urban growth on it as to be appropriate for urban growth. Urban growth area: means those areas designated by a county pursuant to RCW 36.70A.I 10. Utilities: means facilities serving the public by means of a network of wires or pipes, and structures ancillary thereto. Included are systems for the delivery of natural gas, electricity, telecommunications services, and water and for the disposal of sewage. Wetland or Wetlands: means areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas. Wetlands do not include those artificial wetlands intentionally created from non -wetland sites, including, but not limited to, irrigation and drainage ditches, grass -lined swales, canals, detention facilities, waste water treatment facilities, farm GLOSSARY OF TERMS 4 .TUNE 2018 ponds, and landscape amenities. However, wetlands may include those artificial wetlands intentionally created from non -wetland areas created to mitigate conversion of wetlands, if permitted by the county or city. GLOSSARY OF TERMS JUNE 2018 CriticalAreas/Shorelines Introduction - Critical Areas Critical areas are defined by the GMA (RCW 36.70A.030 [5]) as wetlands, aquifer recharge areas with critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water, frequently flooded areas, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas and geological hazard areas. hi an ecological or natural sense these lands provide beneficial values and functions by restoring ground water levels (as in aquifer recharge) serve as flood protection zones (wetlands) and provide critical food production areas for sustaining fish & wildlife (habitat). Geologically hazardous areas are deemed critical in the sense that they present hazards to life and property. These areas include lands that are susceptible to erosion, landslides, earthquakes and other geological hazards. Each city and county planning under the provisions of the GMA is required to identify critical areas and adopt regulations for the protection of these areas. It is important to note that the GMA provides broad discretion to local governments on how to designate critical areas. Critical Areas Wetlands In Franklin County wetlands can be found along the margins, side channels and islands of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Low lying areas of the County 25 or more miles north of the Pasco UGA around Scooteney Reservoir and Eagle Lakes contain wetlands. Insignificant geological features such as coulees and canyons wetlands can develop where ground water emerges. It is not uncommon to find wetlands in the Esquatzel Coulee near Mesa and the Washtucna Coulee near Connell and Kahlotus. (Franklin County Comprehensive Plan, 2007, Pg. 35). These areas are all far removed from the Pasco UGA. Wetlands are defined in the GMA (RCW 36.70A.030 [21]) as areas that are saturated with surface water or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas. The GMA specifically excludes artificial wetlands intentionally created from non -wetland sites, including but not limited to irrigation and drainage ditches, grass -lined swales, canals, detention facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and farm ponds. A field survey (By the Pasco Planning Office Sept 2007) of the Pasco UGA revealed there are irrigation canals, farm ponds, wastewater treatment facilities and drainage facilities located throughout the UGA. By GMA definition these facilities are not CRITICAL AREAS/SHORELINES FEBRUARY2018 wetlands. A separate study (Wetland Assessment for City of Pasco Sacagawea Heritage Trail) conducted by Columbia Environmental Sciences Inc in March of 2004 confirmed the fact that the Army Corp of Engineers drainage facility on the upland side of the Columbia River Levee is not a wetland. The drainage ditch extends from the cable bridge up river to about Road 39 and again from about Road 52 to the Ivy Glades subdivision. The National USGS rte:; Wetland Inventory (US ' Fish & Wildlife Service 2008) developed wetland maps (Wetland Inventory Maps) for all of the states within the country. These maps highlight possible wetlands within the Pasco UGA in areas along the river shore particularly in Sacajawea State Park and in the lowlands on the Columbia River bend. There are some locations between these two areas that are also highlighted as possible wetlands. These maps were produced with the use of imagery which according to the map instructions has an inherent margin of error. The instructions caution that an on -the -ground inspection is needed to verify the imagery for accuracy. On -the -ground wetland assessments following the protocols of the WDOE Wetland Identification and Delineation Manual (Ecology Publication #96-94) indicate that one positive wetland indicator related to soils, hydrology and vegetation must be found in order to make a positive wetland determination. Based on the hydric soils list and soils map for Franklin County prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (Soil Survey for Franklin County 2001) soils in the Pasco UGA (with the exception of soils in Sacajawea Park & at the Columbia River bend) do not meet the wetland soils indicator criteria to be classified as wetlands. Furthermore, upon site investigation these areas do not generally support hydrophytic vegetation nor are these areas frequently flooded. Much of the Pasco shoreline has been altered due to the construction of the levees that line the shoreline with large basalt riprap. Levee service roads, drainage facilities and pumping facilities are located directly behind the levees. The areas between the levees without riprap have been altered by the removal and replacement of soils with a clay barrier designed to keep the river from seeping into the community. In the 1940's the US government constructed a navy supply depot along the Columbia River. This navy supply depot became the Port of Pasco after World War II. In the process of constructing the depot the site was leveled, filled and graded along the shoreline for almost two miles upstream from Sacajawea State Park. The natural environment at the Port has been significantly altered over the years such that the values and functions of the natural environment along the shoreline, CRITICAL AREAS/SHORELINES 2 FEBRUARY2018 including wetlands, have been seriously diminished. Even so, a study completed for the Port of Pasco in 2002 (BPIC Shoreline Wetlands Report [East of Boat Basin]), (HDR Engineering 2002) indicated there may be some marginal low quality wetland (perhaps a Category IV) areas within 5-20 feet of the Columbia River along the Big Pasco Industrial Park. Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas Different animal species have adapted to certain habitats for survival. The health and vitality of each species is directly related to the quality and quantity of available habitat. Habitat is defined as "an area upon which fish and wildlife species depend in order to meet their basic requirements for survival; food, water, shelter, reproduction. Examples of wildlife habitat include streams and wetlands, riparian zones, migration corridors, seasonal ranges, nesting and roosting sites, etc. (Habitat Protection Toolkit Handbook, Washington Environmental Council, 2002) The Department of Fish and Wildlife also include caves, cliffs, juniper woodlands, estuaries, mature forests, prairies and steppes, open space and shrub -steppe lands as examples of wildlife habitat. Much of Franklin County has been classified as a loessial upland steppe and or a shrub -steppe area (Franklin County Comprehensive Plan 2007). The varied topography of the county including steep bluffs along the Columbia River (White Bluffs), bluffs along the snake river, cliffs, coulees, canyons, the Juniper Dunes, the Scooteney-Eagle Lakes area, river islands, shorelines and intact steppe and shrub - steppe areas all provide important fish and wildlife habitat. With few exceptions these significant habitat areas are located outside the Pasco UGA. The native or natural landscape and environment within the Pasco UGA has been subject to high levels of disturbance because of ongoing agricultural production, industrial and commercial activities and other forms of urban development for over 100 years. The construction and operation of the transportation system (barge, rail, highway, and airport) mineral extraction, development of urban parks, schools and other concentrated urban development has significantly diminished the functions and values of natural areas for habitat. The remaining natural sites containing remnants of the original shrub -steppe environment are fragmented in areas that pose serious conflicts for the encouragement of wildlife habitat. The areas enclosed within the Tri - Cities Airport (the third busiest airport in the state) are marginal habitat. For the safety of airport operations and the threat these operations pose to wildlife encouraging the protection of habitat around the runways is not appropriate. The site at the northwest corner of Broadmoor Boulevard and Harris Road is occupied by a fanning operation, South Columbia Irrigation District facilities and the Central Pre - Mix mineral extraction facility. Much of this area is reserved for the production of mineral resources. (See the Resource Lands Chapter Pg 73) Other remnants of the shrub -steppe environment are also located in fragmented ownerships near industrial development and arterial streets with no variety of natural features indicative of priority or quality habitat areas. These tracts and the others CRITICAL AREAS/SHORELINES 3 FEBRUARY2018 referenced are isolated from large continuous shrub -steppe areas with substantial amounts of interior habitat (Priority Habitats & Species List, Department of Fish & Wildlife 1999). Riparian areas in the UGA are confined to the shoreline of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. As discussed in the wetlands section above much of the Pasco shoreline has been altered due to the construction and armoring of the levees. Industrial development and Port facilities extend up river from Sacajawea Park to the Cable Bridge and other areas up river have been developed with urban parks and single- family homes with private docks. Prior to development the shoreline contained few trees and woody plants. Today a significant portion of the plant material along the shoreline is comprised of non-native trees and shrubs. (Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc Port of Pasco Industrial Center Shoreline Master Plan SEPA 2008). The riparian environment in the Pasco UGA has been significantly altered over the years such that the values and functions have been seriously diminished. The Sacajawea State Park and the low lying areas west of Shoreline Road north of Harris Road are the exceptions. The State Park and the Columbia Bend area are both adjacent aquatic systems (Columbia & Snake Rivers) that contain elements of both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems which mutually influence each other. The western portion of Chiawana Park may also provide some beneficial functions and valves for riparian habitat. The aquatic habitat in the Pasco UGA consists of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. While there are no know spawning beds in the UGA, upper Columbia and Middle Columbia Steelhead, Upper Columbia Spring -Run Chinnok, Sockeye, and Bull Trout/Dolly Varden occur in the rivers. The US Fish and wildlife Service lists the Bull Trout as a threatened species. The National Marine Fisheries Service lists the Snake River Sockeye, Spring/Summer Chinook and Fall Chinook as threatened species. The Steelhead is also listed as a threatened species. The river system through the UGA is listed as a critical habitat for the listed anadromous fish species (Berger/Abam Engineers, Inc Port of Pasco Industrial Center Shoreline Master Plan SEPA 2008). The listed fish species migrate by Pasco as juveniles from April to July and as adults April through October. Waterfowl also pass through Pasco during their annual migration. In addition to the listed fish species the Washington Environmental Atlas lists 35 or more important species of birds and five species of mammals that can be found in natural areas of Franklin County. The preparation of the original GMA Plan for the Pasco UGA completed in 1995 included the review of habitat mapping for sensitive species prepared by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. This mapping has changed little since 1995 and identifies several sensitive or important habitat areas. Upon comparison between the habitat mapping and actual field observation it is clear much of the mapping is no longer accurate and therefore cannot be relied upon. The lands along I - CRITICAL AREAS/SHORELINES 4 FEBRUARY 2018 182 near Road 68 and Road 100 are developed with homes schools, parks, freeways, and commercial centers. Much of the airport property that is shown in the habitat mapping is likewise developed with farm fields, runways, taxiways, staging areas, and industrial buildings. The areas to the west of Highway 12 are developed with homes, a middle school, roadways, a freeway interchange and commercial or industrial land uses. Most of the lands east of Highway 12 within the UGA also contain industrial land uses or are occupied by farm fields. The sensitive Fish and Wildlife habitat mapping is not accurate and cannot be relied upon for accurately depicting important habitat areas within the UGA. Aquifer Recharge Areas Pasco obtains most of its water from the Columbia River and not ground water aquifers. Water is pump from the river upstream from the Cable Bridge and treated at the filter plant located on West "A" Street. A secondary diversion point for pumping water from the river is located at the far western edge of the city south of Harris Road. This pumping facility is currently used for irrigation water. The city also operates a number of wells that provide untreated water for irrigation purposes. The irrigation water from these wells comes from aquifer sources. The Franklin Conservation District has identified four primary aquifer recharge areas in Franklin County as follows: 1) the irrigated portions of the county; 2) the Scooteney-Eagle Lakes area; 3) areas behind the Snake River dams; and 4) the Washtucna Coulee. The only areas of Pasco that may be considered for aquifer recharge per the Conservation District are the few remaining irrigated farm fields. These fields do not have long term commercial significance for farming. These fields are also not unique geologic features that naturally support aquifer recharge. Without the irrigation and farming activity these lands would not be considered significant recharge lands. All significant aquifer recharge areas within Franklin County are located outside the Pasco UGA. Frequently Flood Areas The last damaging floods to occur in Pasco were in the late 1940's early 1950's. Since the construction of the Columbia and Snake River dams and levee system Pasco has not experienced a major flood. According to the Franklin County Comprehensive Plan 2007 (p. 35) the areas most susceptible to flooding in Franklin County are the Esquatzel Coulee and the Kahlotus Creek areas. Both of these flood prone areas are located to the north of the Pasco UGA. The southern end of the Esquatzel Coulee disappears into the farm circles around the north end of the Tri - Cities Airport. Approximate flooded hazard areas for the Pasco UGA are identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps prepared by FEMA. These maps classify floods by category. Most of the UGA is located in a flood zone "C"—areas designated as minimal flood hazard areas. Certain areas of the UGA, such as the Juvenile pond (the Corp of Engineers Drainage pond south of "A" Street), are designated as "A" zones—areas of CRITICAL AREAS/SHORELINES S FEBRUARY 2018 special flood hazard. Special flood hazard areas are also located in Sacajawea State Park and along the shoreline in the Columbia Bend area. There are some areas behind the levees that are incorrectly identified on the Flood Rate Maps as zone "A". The city is in the process of requesting a map revision to correct the inaccurate designation. Due to the limited number of areas of potential flooding the Critical Areas Map does not reflect those areas. Please refer to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps for that information. Geological Hazardous Areas A geological hazard is a natural geologic structure or event that places life and property in danger. The GMA defines geologically hazardous areas as "areas that because of their susceptibility to erosion, sliding, earthquake, or other geological events, are not suited to the siting of commercial, residential, or industrial development consistent with public health or safety concerns". [RCW 36.70A.030(9)] In the United States each year, geologic or natural hazards cause hundreds of deaths and cost billions of dollars in property damage and disruption of commerce. These hazards include earthquakes, landslides, mud flows, rock slides, volcanic eruptions, liquefaction, land subsidence (sinkholes), and expansive soils. There are a number of canyons, coulees, unique rock formations and cliffs within Franklin County none of which are in the Pasco UGA. It is within these geological features that most of the County's hazards related to erosion, landslides and rockslides can occur. There are no cliffs, canyons or coulees within the Pasco UGA. Slopes of 15 percent or more can be found to the west of Dent Road in the northwest portion of the UGA and to the west of the Tri -Cities Airport in Sections 11 and 14. The three principal natural factors that influence landslide -related hazards are topography, geology and precipitation. As noted above the Pasco UGA is devoid of cliffs, canyons coulees and other geological features that pose threats to life and property from rock slides or various types of landslides. There are however, slopes in excess of 15 percent in Sections 11 and 14 west of the airport and along the west side of the north/south portion of Dent Road. The third natural factor to influence landslides is precipitation. Slope saturation by water is the leading cause of landslides. Pasco receives between 5 and 7 inches of precipitation a year, an insignificant amount to cause any concern about slope saturation. A majority of the earthquakes in Washington occur around Puget Sound. Eastern Washington experiences low seismic activity except for the western edge of the Columbia Basin and the Washington -Oregon border areas. The most recent earthquake of note to occur near Pasco was located northwest of Othello and occurred on December 20, 1973. This was 4.4 magnitude earthquake. Liquefaction susceptibility is influenced by the process that created various soil deposits. Saturated alluvial soils or Aeolian soils are most susceptible to liquefaction. According to mapping prepared by the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) there are two areas within the Pasco UGA that may be susceptible to CRITICAL AREAS/SHORELINES FEBRUARY 2018 liquefaction. These areas include the low lying lands in the Columbia Bend area and a band of land stretching southeasterly along the Columbia River from Road 52 to the Snake River. The Critical Areas Map shown in the Appendix -VIII Maps prepared from DNR sources provides a generalized location of lands that may be susceptible to possible liquefaction. This map can only be considered a general guide and should not be used as a substitute for on-site investigation. Past on-site studies (Shannon and Wilson Technical Memo 07/2008) have shown the composition of the soils within the mapped liquefaction area are not all prone to liquefaction. In addition, the Port of Pasco formally requested an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to remove the critical areas designation from their Osprey Pointe development area based on a 2009 on-site geotechnical investigation from Landau Associates concluding the area is not at widespread risk for liquefaction. In summary, the risk of a geological event is minimal. For such an event to occur the ground would have to be saturated to coincide with the timing of an earthquake. Present development standards are in place to address this issue. Critical Areas - Findings With relatively level ground and few geological features Pasco and the Pasco UGA are located on some of the earliest and continuous used agricultural lands in Franklin County, even predating the Grand Coulee irrigation project. Consequently standard farming practices including land clearing, land leveling, tilling, planting, irrigating, applying farm chemicals to the land, harvesting, sheep grazing and crop residue burning have significantly altered the natural environment. Urban development followed the establishment of the farms and further altered natural ecosystems. Findings of note are as follows: • Wetlands can be found in Franklin County along the margins, side channels and islands of the Columbia and Snake Rivers and in the low lying areas of the County around Scooteney Reservoir and Eagle Lakes. These wetland areas are located outside the Pasco UGA. • Irrigation canals, farm ponds, wastewater treatment facilities and drainage facilities are located throughout the UGA. By GMA definition these facilities are not wetlands. • Hydric soils are located within Sacajawea State Park and along the shoreline in the Columbia Bend area of the Pasco UGA. • Coulees and canyons within the County can develop wetlands where ground water emerges. There are no coulees or canyons in the Pasco UGA. • The native or natural landscape and environment within the Pasco UGA has been subject to high levels of disturbance because of ongoing agricultural production, CRITICAL AREAS/SHORELINES 7 FEBRUARY 2018 industrial and commercial activities, and other forms of urban development for over 100 years. • Much of the Pasco shoreline has been altered by the construction of large levees, past industrial development, the construction of port facilities, residential development, and the development of large urban parks. • The Columbia River levees are armored with large basalt riprap. • The shoreline in the Columbia Bend area and the Sacajawea State Park area contains riparian habitat. • A 2002 study [BPIC Shoreline Wetlands Report (East of Boat Basin)], (HDR Engineering 2002) indicated there may be some marginal low quality wetlands (perhaps a Category IV) areas within 5-20 feet of the Columbia River along portions of Big Pasco Industrial Park. • The varied topography of the county including steep bluffs along the Columbia River (White Bluffs), bluffs along the snake river, cliffs, coulees, canyons, the Juniper Dunes, the Scooteney-Eagle Lakes area, river islands, shorelines and intact steppe and shrub -steppe areas all provide important fish and wildlife habitat. With few exceptions these significant habitat areas are located outside the Pasco UGA. • The values and functions of the riparian environment in the Pasco UGA has been significantly altered over the years due to the results of levee construction and maintenance, industrial development, urban park development, and other urban development activities. • There are no known spawning beds in the Pasco UGA. • The Pasco UGA contains no steppe ecosystems. • The remnants of the original shrub -steppe environment are fragmented and located in areas that pose serious conflicts (airport & mineral extraction) for the encouragement of wildlife habitat preservation. • The remnants of the shrub -steppe environment are located in fragmented ownerships near industrial development and arterial streets with no variety of natural features indicative of priority or quality habitat areas. These areas are isolated from large continuous shrub -steppe environments that contain substantial amounts of interior habitat. • The US Fish and wildlife Service lists the Bull Trout/Dolly Varden as a threatened species. The National Marine Fisheries Service lists the Snake River Sockeye, Spring/Summer and Fall Chinook as threatened species. Steelhead are also listed as a threatened species. CRITICAL AREAS/SHORELINES 8 FEBRUARY 2019 • Washington State Fish and Wildlife sensitive habitat maps for the Pasco UGA do not accurately reflect current land uses. • The River system through the Pasco UGA is listed as a critical habitat for the threatened anadromous fish species. • Franklin County contains a number of species and habitats of local importance. These habitat areas and species are found primarily along the breaks of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, the Juniper Dunes Wilderness area, Scooteney-Eagle Lakes area, river islands, shorelines and intact steppe and shrub -steppe areas. These significant habitat areas are principally located outside the Pasco UGA. • The Franklin Conservation District indicates all significant aquifer recharge areas within Franklin County are located outside the Pasco UGA. • The areas most susceptible to flooding in Franklin County are the Esquatzel Coulee and the Kahlotus Creek areas. Both of these flood prone areas are located to the north of the Pasco UGA. • According to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps most of the Pasco UGA is located in a minimal flood hazard zone. • The Pasco UGA is in an area of low seismic activity. • Certain areas of Pasco may be susceptible to soil liquefaction during a seismic event. • There are no cliffs, canyons or coulees or other significant types of geological feature within the Pasco UGA. • Slopes in excess of 15 percent are found in Sections 11 and 14 west of the airport and along the west side of the north/south portion of Dent Road. • Pasco receives between 5 and 7 inches of precipitation a year, an insignificant amount to cause any concern about slope saturation. Critical Areas - Maps The Critical Areas Map located in Appendix VIII identifies general locations of probable critical areas. Additional onsite investigation may be required at the time of development to determine the full extent of these critical areas. Introduction - Shorelines Shoreline Management Act (SMA) CRITICAL AREASISHORELINES 9 FEBRUARY 2018 The State Shoreline Management Act (SMA) was established in 1971 and approved by a voter referendum in 1972. The goal of the SMA was "to prevent the inherent harm in an uncoordinated and piecemeal development of the state's shorelines." Shorelines include all marine waters, streams with flow of more than 20 cubic feet per second, lakes 20 acres and larger and shorelands that extend 200 upland from the water's edge. hi developing Shoreline Mater Programs local jurisdictions are required to give preference to uses along shorelines in the following order: (1) Recognize and protect the statewide interest over local interest (2) Preserve the natural character of the shoreline (3) Results in long tern over short tern benefit (4) Protect the resources and ecology of the shoreline (5) Increase public access to publicly owned areas of the shoreline (6) Increase recreational opportunities for the public in the shoreline (7) Provide any other elements as defined in RCW 90.58.100 deemed appropriate or necessary. (See RCW 90.58.020) Growth Management and Shorelines The goals and policies of the City's Shoreline Master Program are considered an element of this Comprehensive Plan according to RCW 36.70A.480. There are eight land use and water elements within the Shoreline Master Program. The implementation goals for each element are as follows: 1. Economic Development: Economic development is to be encouraged along the shoreline with minimal disruption to the environment while enhancing the quality of life. The Port of Pasco Master Plan for redevelopment of the Port supports this element. 2. Public Access and Recreation: While preserving ecological systems diverse, convenient and adequate recreational opportunities are encouraged for all residents. The City and Franklin County recently completed construction on new a new boat launch, dock, and parking facilities at Road 54 for enhance access to the river. The Marine Terminal/Boat Basin Plan, approved by Pasco city Council in December of 2010 (Resolution 3292) and the Rivershore Linkage and Amenity Plan approved by council in July of 2012 (Resolution 3413) also address issues of river access in support of this element. 3. Circulation: This element deals with the location and extent of major streets and transportation routes through the community. The goal is to assure efficient movement of people, goods and services with minimum disruptions to the shoreline environment. The City and the Port have over the last few years collectively been adding trails along the shoreline to complete the CRITICAL AREAS/SHORELINES FEBRUARY2018 Sacajawea Heritage Trail on the Pasco side of the Columbia River. The Marine Terminal/Boat Basin Plan and the Pasco Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan adopted by council in October 2011 (Resolution 3347) support this element. 4. Shoreline Use and Modification: The Shoreline Use and Modification Element considers the pattern and distribution of land uses on the shorelines and uses associated with the rivers. The goal is to encourage the best possible land and water use allocations without diminishing the quality of the natural and human environment. The Rivershore Linkage and Amenity Plan also supports this element. 5. Conservation: This element deals with the preservation of the natural shoreline resources the goals is to conserve and enhance the renewable resources of the region and conserve fragile, scenic areas and restore damaged ecosystems where feasible. 6. Historic, Cultural, Scientific, and Educational Resources: The History and Cultural Element deals with the natural restoration of areas blighted by abandoned and dilapidated structures. Part of the goal is to provide protection to object, sites and structures that are significant to history, architecture, archaeology or culture. 7. Flood Hazard Management. The Flood Hazard Management Element is designated to protect public safety within river floodways and floodplains, to protect natural systems by preserving the flood storage function of floodplains, and to diminish potential hazards that may be caused by inappropriate development in areas where severe and costly flooding is anticipated to occur, while recognizing that water levels in Columbia and Snake rivers are generally stable as part of the USACE McNary Pool project. 8. Private Property Rights: The Private Property Rights element recognizes and protects private property rights in shoreline uses and developments consistent with the public interest. Shorelines - Implementation The City protects shorelines of state-wide significance through implementation of the City of Pasco Shoreline Master Program, an update of which was adopted by Pasco City Council with CRITICAL AREAS/SHORELINES FEBRUARY 2018 Ordinance 4314 on September 19, 2016 (see Appendix XXX). 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