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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 1 REGULAR MEETING October 18, 2018 CITY OF PASCO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairperson Roach. POSITION MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT No. 1 Tanya Bowers No. 2 Joseph Campos No. 3 Paul Mendez No. 4 Alecia Greenaway No. 5 Abel Campos No. 6 Isaac Myhrum No. 7 Zahra Roach No. 8 Pam Bykonen No. 9 VACANT STAFF PRESENT: Dave Zabell, City Manager Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner Darcy Bourcier, Planner I Krystle Shanks, Administrative Assistant II MEETING VIDEO ON DEMAND: This meeting in its entirety may be viewed on the City’s webpage at https://psctv.viebit.com. APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS: Chairperson Roach read a statement about the appearance of fairness for hearings on land use matters. There were no declarations. Chairperson Roach then asked the audience and the Planning Commission 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: Chairperson Roach explained that state law re quires testimony in quasi-judicial hearings such as held by the Planning Commission be given under oath or affirmation. Chairperson Roach swore in all those desiring to speak. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Greenaway moved, seconded by Commissioner J. Campos that the minutes dated September 20, 2018 be approved. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Preliminary Plat Black Belle Estates, 22 lots (J&J Kelly Construction) (MF# PP 2018-008) – Continued from September 20, 2018 Meeting Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the status of the preliminary plat for Black Belle Estates. Staff recommended continuing the hearing once more to allow the applicant and staff more time to work out an agreement with sewer. Commissioner Myhrum moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway, to continue the hearing on the proposed preliminary plat to the November 15, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. B. Special Permit Location of Elementary School #17 (Pasco School District) (MF# SP 2017-014) Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the revised special permit application for the location of Elementary School #17. Changes to this special permit were outlined in the staff memorandum to the Planning Commission. Staff distributed an email from a citizen concerned with traffic and layout of the newly proposed design of the school to the Commissioners prior to the meeting for their review. There was discussion between the Commissioners regarding the revised entryway and a traffic study that would be required which could yet again alter the design/layout of the proposed school and scheduling between the elementary school and the middle school. Randy Nunamaker, 1215 W. Lewis Street, spoke on behalf of the Pasco School District and addressed Commissioner’s concerns of the entryway, a traffic study and scheduling. Commissioner Myhrum moved, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to close the public hearing and adopt findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the October 18, 2018 memorandum. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Myhrum moved, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, based on findings of fact and conclusions therefrom, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the special permit for Elementary School #17 at the 9100 block of Burns Road, as amended in the October 18, 2018 memorandum. The motion passed unanimously. 3 C. Special Permit Location of Middle School #4 (Pasco School District) (MF# SP 2017-015) Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the revised special permit application for the location of Middle School #4. Changes to this special permit were outlined in the staff memorandum to the Planning Commission. There was discussion by the Commissioners regarding the removal of soccer fields for the addition of tennis courts as well as plans for future portables. Randy Nunamaker, 1215 W. Lewis Street, spoke on behalf of the Pasco School District and addressed Commissioner’s concerns regarding the sports field and how those decisions were made as well as plans for future portables. Bill Barlow, 1000 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, spoke on behalf of the Benton -Franklin Transit. He requested a pad space be made available for a future bus stop since many students actually ride their buses and they also wish to make West Pasco more accessible. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, stated that Mr. Barlow’s request is common and can be done administratively. Commissioner J. Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway, to close the public hearing and adopt findings of fact and conclusions therefrom, as contained in the October 18, 2018 memorandum. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner J. Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway , based on the findings of fact and conclusions therefrom, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the special permit for Middle School #4 at the 9300 block of Burns Road, as amended in the October 18, 2018 memorandum. The mo tion passed unanimously. WORKSHOP: A. Code Amendment Single Room Occupancy Housing (MF# CA 2018- 004) Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the proposed code amendment for single room occupancy housing (SRO’s). The Planning Commission discussed this item at a previous workshop meeting and staff provided information requested by the Commissioners regarding other examples of municipalities which allow single occupancy housing and the factors or conditions they use. 4 There was dialogue between the Commissioners and staff as to conditions and zoning they would like to see included in relation to SRO housing for when this item is brought back to the Planning Commission as a public hearing. No further action or motion was required at this time. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Other Hearing Examiner Report to City Council Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, briefly discussed the hearing examiner system and how the City could perhaps benefit from such process. There was conversation between Commissioners and Staff regarding the hearing examiner system, how it is currently used, how it could be used and the pros/cons. No further action or motion was required at this time. ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion or business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:23 PM. Respectfully submitted, Krystle Shanks, Administrative Assistant II Community & Economic Development Department