The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About11-15-2018 Planning Commission Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING CITY OF PASCO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:OOpm by Chairperson Roach. POSITION MEMBERS PRESENT 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 STAFF PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT VACANT November 15, 2015 Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director Michael Morales, Deputy 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 requires 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. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner A. Campos noted a correction that needed to be made to the October 18, 2018 minutes under "Appearance of Fairness" where it stated Commissioner A. Campos made a declaration. He was not at the October 18, 2018 meeting, and requested that be struck from the minutes. Commissioner Greenaway moved, seconded by Commissioner Mendez that the minutes dated October 18, 2018 be approved as amended. 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. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, discussed the preliminary plat for Black Belle Estates. It was explained that this item should be moved to a later date with another public notice. This item has been continued several times and when it comes back to the Planning Commission in the future, it may look quite different from the original application and will need to be re -advertised. Commissioner Mendez asked about the status of the cost sharing agreement between the City and the applicant. Mr. White replied that the cost sharing agreement is not ready at this time and was the main reason for the delay in this application. Commissioner Myhrum moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway, to continue to public hearing to a future date with appropriate public notice. The motion passed unanimously. B. Special Permit Location of a Community Service Facility, Level 2 in a CR (Regional Commercial► Zone (First Step Community Counseling Services LLCI (MF# SP 2018-010) Chairperson Roach 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 community service facility, level 2 in a CR (Regional Commercial) zone. This application involves a chemical dependency assessment and counseling services. They wish to occupy a former bank building on Court Street near Highway 395 that has been vacant for nearly 2-3 years. Staff briefly went over the findings of fact, conclusions and a list of tentative conditions. Staff requested the Planning Commission close the hearing and make a recommendation to City Council at this time. 2 Sara Clark, 6507 Ruth Drive, spoke on behalf of her special permit application as the Director of First Step Community Counseling Services LLC. Commissioner Bowers and Commissioner Mendez had some questions for the applicant regarding their operations and if they were fine with the conditions, in which Ms. Clark responded and she was in agreement with the conditions. The public hearing was closed. Chairperson Roach asked staff to clarify one of the conditions in which there was a limit on the number of clients at a given time. Mr. White replied that it was a number set by the clinic itself, not the City. Commissioner Bowers asked about the condition regarding an annual renewal of the special permit. Mr. White stated that at after the year staff will review any complaints, if any. At that time staff will bring it to the Planning Commission for review. Chairperson Roach asked if the motion needed to be amended. Mr. White said yes, he would recommend taking out the words "for renewal". Commissioner J. Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Bowers to close the public hearing and adopt the findings of fact and conclusions, therefrom, as amended in the November 15, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner J. Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Bowers, based on the findings of fact and conclusions, therefrom, as amended, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council grant a special permit to First Step Community Counseling Services for the location of a community service facility, level two, in a CR (Regional Commercial) zoning district at 3221 W. Court Street with conditions as amended in the November 15, 2018 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. C. Special Permit Location of an Annex Building for the Franklin County Museum in an R-3 IMedium Density Residential) Zone (Franklin County Historical Society) IMF# SP 2018-0111 Chairperson Roach 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 an annex building for the Franklin County Museum in an R-3 (Medium Density) zone. He explained that the applicant recently requested the hearing be continued to allow them more time, however, since it was advertised as a public hearing the hearing must be opened and then continued. 3 Commissioner Bowers asked if the property was on the national historic registry and if it was a national historic landmark. Mr. White stated that is was on the registry but didn't believe it was a national historic landmark. Chairperson Roach asked how an annex building differs from an accessory structure. Mr. White responded that it is a common term used when it is detached from the function of the original building on the same site. Chairperson Roach asked for clarification on the square footage of the museum and proposed annex building. Commissioner Greenaway stated that museum 4,684 sqft. and the addition is for 3,500 sqft. Commissioner Mendez asked if the annex building would provide bathroom facilities. Mr. White replied, yes, per the building code. The applicant was not present to speak at the hearing. Chairperson Roach asked staff regarding aesthetic requirements for the annex building to conform to the neighborhood and historic site. Mr. White said there was nothing in a regulatory sense that would require aesthetic requirements although they could be placed under the conditions of the special permit, which is one of the reasons for requiring special permits. Those requirements are warranted in this case because of its location next to a museum next to a national register. Chairperson Roach agreed. Commissioner Myhrum moved, seconded by Commissioner Greenaway, to continue the public hearing on the proposed special permit for the location of an annex building for the Franklin County Museum in an R-3 (Medium Density Residential) Zoning District to the December 20, 2018 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. WORKSHOP: A. Code Amendment Right of Way Dedications and Improvements IMF# CA 2018-0051 Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, discussed the proposed code 0 amendment for right of way dedications and improvements. People give right of way for a number of reasons but normally because there isn't any and they are applying for a permit that would require that through existing City Council resolution passed a number of years ago. Homeowners come to get a permit for things like garages, shops, sheds or fencing they are required to sign a dedication of right of way that would then have to go to Council workshop and then a regular meeting to accept the dedication. Upon review by the City Attorney, he has proposed language in the code so that most dedication deeds could be handled administratively, unless outside of set parameters, to save time and money. Other code amendments were discussed pertaining to the subdivision code relating to names and proposed lots to be legally described on short plats. The request is for those requirements to be stricken from the PMC. Lastly, staff proposed language on public improvements on short plats. There was discussion between the Commissioners and Staff. No further action on this item was required. B. Code Amendment Expansion of Nonconforming Uses IMF# CA 2018- 0061 Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Jacob Gonzalez, Senior Planner, discussed the proposed code amendment for the expansion of nonconforming uses through the special permit process. Pasco does not currently allow the expansion of nonconforming uses. The applicant has requested the City take a look at revising the code. Examples were provided of other agencies in Washington that allow for the expansion of nonconforming uses. Staff asked for input on if they should consider amending the code or if there have been problems with not allowing the expansion of nonconforming uses. There was discussion between the Commissioners and Staff. No further action on this item was required. ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion or business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:14 PM. Respectfully submitted, Krystle Shanks, Administrative Assistant II Community & Economic Development Department