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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.