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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-17-2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-1- REGULAR MEETING May 17, 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 Isaac Myhrum No. 7 Zahra Roach No. 8 Pam Bykonen No. 9 Gabriel Portugal STAFF PRESENT: Dave Zabell, City Manager Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director Michael Morales, Deputy Community & Economic Development Director David McDonald, City Planner Darcy Bourcier, Planner I Krystle Shanks, Administrative Assistant II MEETING VIDEO ON DEMAND: This meeting in its entirety has been posted and can be viewed on the City’s webpage at https://psctv.viebit.com. 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. -2- APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Portugal moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway that the minutes dated April 19, 2018 be approved. The motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: A. Special Permit Barbershop with Dwelling Unit on 2nd Floor (Leticia Marin Arroyo) (MF# SP 2018-004) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the special permit application to locate a barbershop with a dwelling unit on the 2nd floor. Staff had no additional comments. Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway, to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions, therefrom, as contained in the May 17, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway, based on the findings of fact, therefrom, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve a special permit to Leticia Marin Arroyo for the location of a dwelling unit on the 2nd floor of a barbershop in a C-1 zoning district at 613 W. Clark Street with conditions as contained in the May 17, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. B. Preliminary Plat Havencourt Meadows, 27-lots (Knutzen Engineering) (MF# PP 2018-002) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the preliminary plat application for Havencourt Meadows, 27-lots. Staff had no additional comments. Commissioner Greenaway moved, seconded by Commissioner Portugal, moved to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions, therefrom, as contained in the May 17, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Greenaway moved, seconded by Commissioner Portugal, based on the findings of facts as adopted, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the preliminary plat for Havencourt Meadows with the conditions as listed in the May 17, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. C. Preliminary Plat Morehouse Addition, 20-lots (Kevin Denhoed) (MF# PP 2018-003) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. David McDonald, City Planner, discussed the preliminary plat application for Morehouse -3- Addition, 20-lots. Staff had no additional comments. Commissioner Bykonen moved, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions, therefrom, as contained in the May 17, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Bykonen moved, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, based on the findings of facts as adopted, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the preliminary plat for Morehouse Addition with the conditions as listed in the May 17, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Preliminary Plat Riverhawk Pointe II, 176-lots (Hayden Homes LLC) (MF# PP 2018-001) - Continued Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. David McDonald, City Planner, discussed the preliminary plat application for Riverhawk Pointe II, 176-lots. He stated that this item was continued from the previous hearing and the applicant has requested it to be continued again in order to work out traffic details and a possible LID for the property. Commissioner Roach asked about a condition regarding the irrigation district. Mr. McDonald responded by stating that was one of the issues along with others on this property. There is a meeting scheduled with the applicant to work out these details. Commissioner Mendez moved, seconded by Commissioner Bykonen, to continue the public hearing until the June 21, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. B. Preliminary Plat The Parks at Riverbend, 322-lots (Pahlisch Homes) (MF# PP 2018-004) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the preliminary plat application for The Parks at Riverbend, 322-lots. The plat is located at the northwest corner of the city limits, south of Burns Road and west of Dent Road. This property was rezoned from RT (Residential Transition) to R-1 (Low Density Residential) in December 2017. The plat will include 322 single-family lots that will range in size from 8,000 sqft-25,000 sqft, providing a variety of housing. There will be 30 acres of open space associated with this plat - 23 acres of which will be undeveloped land at the south end of the plat. There will be a system of walking paths, a clubhouse and other landscape tracts. Staff believes is conforms to the Broadmoor Master Plan and is an appropriate use of the land. The Broadmoor Master Plan is a 671 acre development site the City is designi ng for a community of mixed-use properties, retail and recreational opportunities. On the plat itself, there is a proposed -4- east to west street that will connect the development to future development on either side of this plat. City sewer is not currently available to the site. Staff cannot give an estimated date of sewer service. The developer has proposed a lift station in the southern portion of the plat to serve the development with sewer when it’s made available. This plat cannot be developed until city sewer is in the vicinity. Commissioner Roach asked if platting this site premature before adopting new ordinances regarding lot size frontage which is scheduled on the agenda. Ms. Bourcier said no. The proposed lots are larger than the lot frontages proposed in the memo. These lots are zoned R-1, which isn’t under consideration for the proposed frontage changes so it wouldn’t apply to this plat. Commissioner Roach stated that Staff isn’t recommending a frontage change in the R-1 zone but Planning Commission may suggest a frontage change in the R-1. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, stated that nonetheless, the plat application was submitted and will be considered under what the rules are at the time of submittal. Commissioner Roach asked for further clarification. Mr. White replied that it is vesting. In Washington State, when an application is submitted, that applicant is vested within the current development regulations. Commissioner Portugal asked if the larger lots up to 25,000 sqft would be eligible for septic. Ms. Bourcier replied no. The City is not considering any septic systems. Commissioner Bowers said the plan on the presentation is slightly different than the one they received in their packet. Ms. Bourcier clarified the discrepancies – the direction of the map was different. Chad Bettesworth, Pahlisch Homes, 210 SW Wilson Avenue, Ste. 100, Bend, OR spoke on behalf of his application. He explained their plans and the types of communities they build. He showed a brief video of their developments to the Planning Commission. Jason Maddox, PBS Engineering & Environmental, 400 Bradley Boulevard, Richland, WA spoke on behalf of the technical and engineering aspect of this project as the project manager. Rick Alderidge, 7216 Byers Road, addressed his concern with traffic as a result of this development. He asked what would be done to fix the traffic. He stated he wasn’t against the development itself. -5- David McDonald, City Planner, stated that Burns Road and Road 100 were both arterial streets and as the community develops those streets will be developed to arterial street standards and will no longer remain two-lane roads. The City will require the developer to install the infrastructure as it develops to provide for the traffic in the future. The City has worked with the State for studies to accommodate the additional traffic. Chairman Cruz added that a lot was learned through the Road 68 experience and changes have been made. Geoffrey Krug, 540 McDonald Drive, stated that water is needed in the area for agriculture. He cautioned the use of irrigation water. Mr. Bettesworth addressed the concern about roads and traffic. He stated they would be built and improved as development occurs. Water is allotted in with the Bureau of Reclamations water allocations and it meets their standards. With no further questions or comments the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Portugal moved, seconded by Commissioner Campos, to close the hearing on the proposed preliminary plat and set June 21, 2018 as the date for deliberations and the development of a recommendation for the City Council. The motion passed unanimously. C. Preliminary Plat Duluth Estates, 21-lots (Knutzen Engineering) (MF# PP 2018-005) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. David McDonald, City Planner, discussed the preliminary plat for Deluth Estates, 21- lots. The plat was left out of the packet but was handed out on the bench. The plat is an infill project from another plat from over 100 years ago. The applicant applied for a street vacation to reconfigure the property. That vacation was reviewed by the City Council and approved. The property was zoned for R-3 which allows for higher density. The developer is taking advantage of the R-3 zoning and developing it similar to Mediterranean Villas or the row homes near Walmart. Nathan Machiela, 5453 Ridgeline Drive, Kennewick, WA spoke on behalf of Knu tzen Engineering. He said this project would infill some property in East Pasco. They are proposing one new street and the adjacent streets are almost entirely developed but they would finish the improvements. All utilities are adjacent and nearby. The y will be developing a split of multi-family and nine lots of single-family residential. Al Yenney, 936 N. Beech, spoke in support of this item. He stated that he would like to see the City, however, interact with the School District to place sidewalks since this area has a lot of children walking to school. With no further questions or comments the public hearing was closed. -6- Commissioner Portugal asked what the plans were for street lighting to increase the safety for school children. Mr. McDonald replied the developer would have to development the sidewalks, curb and gutter and street lighting at the time of development. Commissioner Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway, to close the hearing on the proposed preliminary plat and set June 21, 2018 as the date for deliberations and the development of a recommendation for the City Council. The motion passed unanimously. D. Special Permit Mor-Stor Mini Storage Expansion (Melina Puckett, Successor Trustee) (MF# SP 2018-005) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the special permit application for the Mor -Stor Mini Storage expansion. A special permit had been granted in 2011 for this expansion but because no building permits were obtained the special permit expired. The proposal consists of 8 buildings for a total of 42,000 square feet and 230 units. The expansion will be located on the southwest corner of Court Street and Road 68 which are both high traffic streets. A mini storage facility does not rely upon passerby traffic for business and because of that, the owners of storage facilities must reserve the front of their property for commercial uses, however, this area has been slow to develop due to lack of utilities. Staff believes this is an appropriate use of this property. There are design standards in the approval conditions to prevent an industrial look. The conditions h ave remained similar to the original special permit application from 2011. Commissioner Bykonen asked if the applicant has applied for a building permit at this time. Ms. Bourcier said no. With no further questions or comments the public hearing closed. Commissioner Roach asked if the storage units could be kept from the main frontage for a different type of business. She asked why Staff is fine with this being on the corner of Road 68 and Court Street. Chairman Cruz replied that it wasn’t Staff. In 2011, the Planning Commission requested a substantial amount of aesthetic value and that was the compromise made. Commissioner Roach said that she would not like to see this develop as a mini storage at this site. Commissioner Greenaway said the mini storage is already there. The applicant wishes to expand. -7- Chairman Cruz added that utilities are not at this site making it hard to develop much else. Commissioner Portugal stated that there is another storage unit facility nearby that looks much nicer so he hopes this will improve this site. Commissioner Bowers said that with the limited space of undeveloped property, particularly residential, in Pasco that too many compromises have been made and opportunities are lost. Chairman Cruz said that this will never be a residential site. Commissioner Myhrum moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway to close the hearing on the proposed special permit and set June 21, 2018 as the date for deliberations and the development of a recommendation for the City Council. The motion passed with Commissioner Bowers and Commissioner Roach dissenting. E. Zoning Determination Development of a Zoning Recommendation for the Greeno Annexation Area (City of Pasco) (MF# ZD 2018-001) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. David McDonald, City Planner, discussed the zoning determination for the Greeno Annexation Area. The City received an annexation petition for the property located at the northwest corner of Road 68 and Burns Boulevard. As with all annexations, the Planning Commission must review the surrounding land uses and make a determination and recommendation to the City Council relative to rezoning. As the Council holds their annexation hearing, they will have a proposed zoning ordinance prepared as a result of the Planning Commission’s recommendation. The Comprehensive Plan has the site zoned mixed residential commercial around the substation located midpoint of the property between the western edge and Road 68, the north portion is indicated for mixed residential and further to the west the property is indicated for residential single family. The property to the south was annexed and zoned R-1. The recommendation for this site is for R-1 zoning adjacent to the R-1 zoning to the south, then wrap R-3 zoning around the substation to provide a buffer between the substation and the single family to the west and then wrap the R-3 zoning around the C- 1 which would provide a buffer for the residential to the north. Staff is anticipating that this item moves to the City Council in June. The County Assessor certified the annexation petition as being sufficient to move forward. Commissioner Roach asked for clarification on Burns Road or Powerline Road. Mr. McDonald said that it used to be Powerline Road but was renamed Burns Road over a year ago. -8- Commissioner Bowers asked if the R-3 was a flag property. Mr. McDonald responded yes. Commissioner Bowers asked for an explanation on the zoning surrounding the substation. Mr. McDonald responded that there was an electrical substation in the middle of the property and the R-3 zoning would provide a buffer between that substation and lower density residential and provide a buffer in the future to lower density to the north from C-1. With no further questions or comments the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Roach discussed the proposed zoning and different zoning options to consider instead of what was proposed in the staff report. There was no opposition to the annexation itself. There was discussion between Staff and Commissioners on the proposed zoning. Commissioner Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Myhrum, to adopt findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the May 17, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Myhrum, based on the findings of fact and conclusions as adopted, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council zone the Greeno Annexation Area to R-1, R-3 and C-1 as depicted on the proposed zoning map attached to the May 17, 2018 Planning Commission Report. The motion passed unanimously. F. Comp. Plan Amendment Urban Growth Boundary (MF# CPA 2018-001) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. David McDonald, City Planner, discussed the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Urban Growth Boundary. The City is obligated to update the Comprehensive Plan this year to meet a mandate with the Growth Management Act. The Comprehensive Plan Update requires the City to make a recommendation to the County amending the urban growth boundary. Amending the urban growth boundary will provide land for the increased population estimated by the Office of Financial Management (OFM) within Pasco over the next 20 years. The City cannot create its own population estimates – it is required to use the estimates provided by the OFM. Over the years in doing the GMA planning, Pasco has always been assigned 80% of the county-wide population number. In January, the City received a memo from the County indicating the population would be over 121,000 by -9- 2038. The City has to find land to accommodate the expected growth within the urban growth boundary. The population increase translates to 15,000 new homes, impacting the amount of land needed to be included within the urban growth boundary. Other land uses must be considered in addition to housing, such as commercial, schools, fire stations, churches, parks and open space. In addition, utilities and infrastructure must be considered. Staff calculated that a little over 8 square miles will need to be added to the urban growth boundary in addition to residential that will develop inside the current urban growth boundary. In looking at the trends and availability of utilizes, the City would need to expand to the north or the existing urban growth boundary. Staff provided a proposed new urban growth boundary. There are two new areas recommended to be included. There is an area to the northwest city limits for residential – low density with some multi-family and commercial at the nodes. Then an area of industrial land up Highway 395 north of Foster Wells. Maps were provided in the staff report memo on proposed utilities a nd how they would be extended. The City cannot establish the urban growth boundary on its own. By law, the Franklin County Commissioners are the only body that can approve the urban growth boundary. The Planning Commission recommendation will go to City Council. The City Council will then send their recommendation to the Franklin County Commissioners for the final acceptance or modifications. Mr. McDonald discussed a piece of property the City has proposed including in the urban growth boundary located in Safety Zone 2 and Safety Zone 4 of the airport overlay zone. The Planning Commission deliberated a code amendment to include this property into the urban growth boundary in the past. It is a 160 acre tract located at the end of Road 52. Staff has included this parcel in the proposed urban growth boundary as the City will need every acre that it can get to meet the State requirements. Handouts were provided to the Planning Commissioner’s on the bench prior to the meeting of documents received from the public, attorneys, the WA State Department of Transportation and the Port of Pasco. Commissioner Greenaway asked if Staff had taken into consideration of the runway that is extended with the airport overlay. Mr. McDonald responded yes. The extension falls under Zone 2 and that area is where no development can occur. Zone 4 is in roughly 40 acres and under the current code, 2 units per acre is allowed. When streets are taken out it is down to 1.6 units per acres. In the County, only 1 unit per 5 acres is allowed. In the rest of the acreage on the site there are no overlay zones at all and development should be able to occur as normal. Commissioner Greenaway asked why the parcel near the airport overlay, which looks like a “pie wedge” is shown as mixed-residential. Mr. McDonald replied that would allow apartment buildings or single -family development on smaller lots. -10- Commissioner Greenaway voiced concern for apartment buildings located near the airport overlay. Mr. McDonald said the original suggestion for higher density came from the airport. The developer is looking to develop single family homes. Commissioner Bowers asked staff to discuss the Rio Del Sol project documents that were submitted as a part of the packet to the Planning Commission. Mr. McDonald explained that the owners of Rio Del Sol own 5 acres along the Columbia River west of the Moore Mansion. They have tried to develop the property for many years as higher density, taller buildings and mixed-use with some coffee shops or restaurants on the bottom floor with apartments on the upper floors. He discussed the issues of that proposal as it pertains to the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Roach pointed out variations of the map that was in the packet and what was presented. Mr. McDonald explained the differences. Commissioner Myhrum asked for more information on the 5,000 dwelling units the City plans to absorb. Mr. McDonald stated that it was just an estimate based on the current inventory of land. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, added that the number is based on averages. He stated that there is opportunity for higher density as well in the Broadmoor Area. Randy Hayden, Executive Director of the Port of Pasco, 110 Osprey Pointe Boulevard, spoke on behalf of the Port of Pasco. He stated that the Port of Pasco is supportive of growth in Pasco and the expansion of the urban growth boundary. He expressed concerns on the 160 acre piece of property located in the airport overlay zone. He explained reasons to leave that out of the urban growth boundary pertaining to the concerns with the airport. Chairman Cruz asked Mr. Hayden if the letter to the Planning Commission from Ms. Tellessen was on the behalf of the Port of Pasco. Mr. Hayden said yes. Commissioner Roach asked if the Port has considered purchasing the land. Mr. Hayden responded that they were not able to come to an agreement with the land owner on price. -11- Carl Adrian, President/CEO of TRIDEC, 7130 W. Grandridge Boulevard, Kennewick, WA spoke on this item in favor of the Port of Pasco’s comments. Buck Taft, Director of the Tri-Cities Airport, 3601 N. 20th Avenue, spoke on behalf of the airport. He played a video of an airbus taking off as an example of what the homeowner’s would experience if the 160 acres of land was developed in the city limits. He was in agreement with the comments of the Port of Pasco. Mitchell Hooper, Mead & Hunt, 9600 Cascades Parkway, Portland, OR spoke on this item in favor of the Port of Pasco’s comments. He showed a graphic to the Planning Commission of flight paths. There was discussion between Chairman Cruz and Mr. Hooper on the types of airbuses the airport has currently and what they anticipate. Elizabeth Tellessen, Winston & Cashatt, 601 W. Riverside, Suite 1900, Spokane, WA spoke on behalf of the Port of Pasco as their legal representative. She addressed supplemental information she had provided the Planning Commission including proposed changes to the findings of fact in the staff report. Commissioner Roach stated that they just received the proposed changes and would like time to read them. Commissioner Bowers asked how the proposed UGA would change if they removed the contested 160 acres of land in the airport overlay zone. Mr. McDonald replied the City would have to find land elsewhere to add to the boundary. Chairman Cruz asked if it would create uneven boundary lines. Mr. McDonald explained the options of other potential land to incorporate in the urban growth boundary, although those options were problematic. Chairman Cruz agreed with Mr. McDonald. Mr. Taft, Tri-Cities Airport, stated that as an option the City could zone more areas for higher density residential to meet the density requirements rather than trying to find another 160 acres elsewhere. Commissioner Campos added that the Planning Commission received several letters from farmers in favor of being included in the UGA – one from a farmer who is already in the proposed UGA and one that isn’t included but would like to be included. Chris Bolkan, 450 McDonald Drive, spoke in support of the Port of Pasco’s comments. Tom Kidwell, 4320 Riverhaven, spoke in support of including his 160 acres of land into the urban growth boundary. He discussed the improvements he has made to this area -12- with the expectations of someday annexing into the City. He explained the history of this property and prior public hearings regarding this property and the input from the Port of Pasco. Eric Weinheimer, 2220 SLI Road, Sunnyside, WA spoke on behalf of the land owner of the 160 acres. He addressed some of the safety issues that were discussed by the Port pertaining to flight lines. He presented documents on an overhead projector for the Planning Commission. He requested the Planning Commission approve the UGA as recommended by Staff. There was some discussion between Chairman Cruz and Mr. Weinheimer. James Carmody, 230 S. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA spoke on behalf of the property owner of the 160 acres of land. He presented supporting information and incentive to include the 160 acres of land into the urban growth boundary. The Planning Commission took a brief recess. Al Yenney, 936 N. Beech, spoke on behalf of the rights of the property owner of the 160 acres of land in question of being included in the urban growth boundary. He believed the Port should purchase the property if they want to limit development. Randy Hayden, Port of Pasco, addressed some of the arguments made in regards to the 160 acres he would like left out of the proposed UGA. Chris Bolken, spoke again in favor of the opinions of the Port of Pasco. Commissioner Roach asked Mr. McDonald for clarification of land use surrounding the 160 acre parcel. Mr. McDonald replied with the land uses and owners of property surrounding the site. Dave Retter, Sotheby’s Realty, 3205 S. Auburn, Kennewick, WA represented Mr. Miles and Mr. Beasley of Rio Del Sol in a project they wish to develop west of the Moore Mansion. They would like to increase the density, which would help in mee ting the future growth in Pasco, and to do something unique in Pasco. They asked for consideration in land use in order to make the project happen. Chairman Cruz asked if this was an issue relating to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. McDonald said it was but not in regards to the urban growth boundary. There will be other opportunities in the future to address land use and zoning in the Comprehensive Plan Update. Margy Leggett, 4019 Horizon Drive, spoke in support of the Port of Pasco’s comments and addressed concerns for future residents of homes that would be built should the 160 acres of land be included in the urban growth boundary. -13- Pete Rieke, 9104 Pooler Road, discussed traffic and safety concerns from increasing the urban growth boundary to the north and how the City will address those issues. Don Myers, 1321 Road 62, stated that the City or Port needs to purchase the 160 acre property in order to protect the citizens and community. He addressed the Rio Del Sol property and after thought, he would like to keep that area single-family dwelling units. He discussed the northern boundary and that there will need to be more infrastructure. George Dockstader, Desert Hills Realty, 6119 Burden Boulevard, spoke on behalf of the property owners in the northern boundary proposed to be included in the urban growth boundary. The property owners near Clark Road in the County would like to be left out of the urban growth boundary. He also wants coordination between the City and County regarding roads. There are problems when properties in the County get annexed to the City due to the different standards of roads between the two jurisdictions. Patty Dean, 417 Road 37, stated she was opposed to any type of multi-family dwelling units on the undeveloped property near the Moore Mansion in her area due to safety concerns and would rather homes or duplexes be developed. As to the 160 acres near the airport, she stated that she understands both arguments agreed with the speaker who advised the Port purchase the property. Fred Olberding, 911 Birch Road, believed the Port should buy the property near the airport and also advised the City to plan for infrastructure and utilities. Chris Bolken, 450 McDonald Drive, addressed his concerns for the infrastructure and traffic plans as the urban growth boundary expands. Chairman Cruz responded to Mr. Bolken’s concerns. He stated that infrastructure , traffic and utilities are addressed in other parts of the Comprehensive Plan. James Carmody, 230 S. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA discussed his legal opinions again on the property located within the 160 acres near the airport. With no further questions or comments the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Roach asked if the Office of Financial Management (OFM) provided demographic information along with the population estimates. Mr. McDonald replied no. Chairman Cruz asked the Planning Commission to make a motion. He proposed making deliberations on this item at the following meeting. Mr. McDonald responded that this item is time sensitive. It needs to go to City Council in order to forward to the County, which must be completed by the end of June. At the previous meeting the Planning Commission held a workshop on this item. The City -14- Council will be able to modify if needed but they need a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Mr. White added that there is an option to hold a special meeting for the Planning Commission in one week. The Commissioners were not inclined to hold a special meeting. Mr. White reminded the Commission that there is a joint workshop between the Planning Commission and City Council on June 11, 2018 where this item can be discussed. Commissioner Roach wanted to see land use designation changes already within the city limits to accommodate the increased population growth. Mr. White responded that it could be a multi-year effort and explained that many areas within the city limits don’t have the capacity for multi-family. Chairman Cruz stated that the Planning Commission has to be pragmatic. Commissioner Roach said she didn’t want Pasco to be perceived as a “bedroom” community. This would be a way to alleviate that. Utilities and infrastructure are in those areas already as well. Commissioner Bowers said she was concerned with developing the 160 acres near the airport and was against including that in the urban growth boundary. She also wanted to see the development proposed by Rio Del Sol allowed. Commissioner Myhrum said he was comfortable moving forward with the motion as presented in the staff report, including the 160 acres. Commissioner Portugal asked how the Planning Commission should move forward with the feedback they have heard and how the City would handle lawsuits in regards to the airport. Mr. McDonald replied that the City has codes and regulations in place to protect from the airport and capability issues. There will be wording on the each plat as well on each title for each new homeowner, even if the home sells, for those purchasing land in that area. Commissioner Portugal said that answered his question and gave him enough information to vote in favor of the motion as presented. Commissioner Roach asked how many Commissioners felt comfortable on making a recommendation. Commissioner Campos said that he heard both sides made strong arguments. Mr. McDonald responded that many of the questions or issues relating to land use -15- designations will be worked on from now until fall. First the urban growth boundary needs to be set in place. Commissioner Portugal moved, seconded by Commissioner Myhrum, to adopt findings of fact and conclusions, therefrom, as contained in the staff report dated May 17, 2018. The motion passed with Commissione r Roach, Commissioner Greenaway, Commissioner Mendez and Commissioner Bowers dissenting. Commissioner Portugal moved, seconded by Commissioner Myhrum, based on the findings of fact and conclusions, therefrom, the planning Commission recommend the Pasco Urban Growth Boundary be amended per Exhibit #1 attached to the staff memo dated May 17, 2018. The motion passed with Commissioner Roach, Commissioner Greenaway, Commissioner Mendez and Commissioner Bowers dissenting. G. Code Amendment Minimum Lot Size (MF# CA 2017-009) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, requested the Planning Commission continue this hearing to the next Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Greenaway moved, seconded by Commissioner Campos to continue the public hearing to the next meeting. The motion passed unanimously. H. Code Amendment Homeless Encampments (MF# CA 2018-001) Chairman Cruz read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, requested the Planning Commission continue this hearing to the next Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Greenaway moved, seconded by Commissioner Campos to continue the public hearing to the next meeting. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS: With no further discussion or business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 10:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Krystle Shanks, Administrative Assistant II Community & Economic Development Dept.