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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15-2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-1- REGULAR MEETING February 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Cruz. POSITION MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT No. 1 Tanya Bowers No. 2 Joseph Campos No. 3 Paul Mendez No. 4 Alecia Greenaway No. 5 Joe Cruz No. 6 Vacant Position No. 7 Zahra Roach No. 8 Pam Bykonen No. 9 Gabriel Portugal APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS: Chairman Cruz read a statement about the appearance of fairness for hearings on land use matters. There were no declarations. Chairman Cruz 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: Chairman Cruz explained that state law requires testimony in quasi-judicial hearings such as held by the Planning Commission be given under oath or affirmation. Chairman Cruz swore in all those desiring to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Bykonen moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway that the minutes dated January 18, 2018 be approved. The motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: A. Preliminary Plat Northridge Estates, 72-Lots (Sunbelt Homes, LLC) (MF# PP 2017-010) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the preliminary plat for Northridge Estates, 72-Lots. There were a few updates in the staff report since the previous meeting. There was concern -2- to include a common area maintenance fee which is often standard. Staff had no further comments. Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner Roach, to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions, therefrom, as contained in the February 15, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner Roach, based on the findings of fact and conclusions, as adopted, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the preliminary plat for Northridge Estates, with conditions as listed in the February 15, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Special Permit Location of a Recreation Complex in an RS-1 Zoning District (JUB Engineers, Inc.) (MF# SP 2017-022) – Re-opened Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Ms. Bourcier discussed the special permit application for the location of a recreation complex in an RS-1 Zoning District. The last time the Commission saw this application was in December 2017 and a lot has changed his that time. The proposed location has been moved back to the southwest corner. Last year, JUB Engineers, Inc. had been granted a special permit for the soccer complex that was in this location but situated slightly different. JUB Engineers, Inc. proposes to short plat this 119 acre parcel in order to separate from the development area and the irrigation canal that runs through the property. This way the development area will sit on its own parcel. When they develop the soccer complex they will be required to complete frontage improvements along Burns Road in front of the original parcel, however, a traffic impact study will be required to determine the extent of those improvements and how it will be phased. JUB Engineers Inc. is also required to improve the north/south collector street at the west property line only up to the northwest corner of the development area. They will also be required to connect to a septic system. -3- impact study will determine the phasing. Ultimately Burns Road will be completed the whole way but it may be broken up into phases. Chairman Cruz thanked the applicant in working with City Staff and asked if he was in agreement with the approval conditions as they are in the current staff report. Mr. Moore said that they are in agreement with the conditions and that there is nothing more that they can do. Commissioner Bowers asked about the field lighting in which the staff report noted that it could not exceed 10:00 p.m. and if that was when all activities would end. Mr. Moore said yes, activities would end by 10:00 p.m. Typically 9:00 p.m. will be the latest. Chairman Cruz added that 10:00 p.m. is also when the noise ordinance begins. Ms. Bourcier added that condition 15 states that and amendment must be made to the special permit prior to adding field lighting. Tony Bachart, 703 Kohler Road, spoke on this item. He addressed his concern for traffic and asked how the traffic impact study would work and if it would take into account the current development that has been happening in that area. Chairman Cruz responded that he was pretty sure it was for the whole area and anticipates future traffic. They would have to get a lot of information from the City and County as to what is in the works. Mr. Bachart said that there has been no mention of what is going on at Burns Road and -4- 10700 block of Burns Road with conditions as contained in the February 15, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. B. Special Permit Location of Fire Department Training Structures in an I-3 (Heavy Industrial Zone) (Pasco Fire Department) (MF# SP 2018-001) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the special permit for the location of a Fire Department Training Structure in an I-3 Zone. The Fire Department was awarded a grant through FEMA to build a modular training tower on a parcel located adjacent to the Pasco Fire Department Administration Office. They have secured a long-term lease with the Port of Pasco and propose to transform 1 acre of the 20 acre parcel into a training facility. -5- Elements (MF# CPA 2017-001) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, discussed the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Updates for the Urban Growth Boundary, Land Use Policies and Plan Elements. The City of Pasco has received from the OFM (Office of Financial Management) growth management population figures and they indicate that the moderate growth -6- Mr. White briefly discussed the reason behind the proposed 11 square mile urban growth boundary line adjustments and gave some history behind some of the property not included in the proposed change as well as some discussion on property Staff has been trying to determine whether or not to take out of current urban growth boundary. Commissioner Bowers -7- population growth as well as homes with joined property lines. Mr. White said that is a good example of other types of multi-family housing, such as the row homes by Walmart and to the north of Walgreens. Chairman Cruz said they have to remember to have a diversity of housing. Broadmoor will be a chance to really to it right. Communication with the developers and public will be important in this process so they will at least now what they can do with the land they are looking to purchase. Commissioner Roach asked for clarification on the potential fully developed 6.6 square miles in the urban growth boundary and if it was all for residential or if it included commercial and other land uses. Mr. White replied that it is based on the zoning designations today to full build out so it would include other land uses such as commercial as well as residential. Commissioner Roach asked what the process is in relation to the County and if they are