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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - ApprovedCltyof MINUTES PdSCUPLANNING COMMISSION ity Hall— 525 No th Third Avenue- Council Chambers I 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairperson Roach. ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Tanya Bowers, Joseph Campos, Abel Campos, Isaac Myhrum, Zahra Roach, Pam Bykonen Staff Present: Rick White (Community & Economic Development Director), Jacob B. Gonzalez (Senior Planner), Darcy Bourcier (Planner 1), 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:Hpsctv.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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Myhrum moved, seconded by Commissioner A. Campos that the minutes dated March 21, 2019. The motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: A. Preliminary Plat Preliminary Plat, Black Belle Estates (33 lots) (J&J Kelly Construction) (MF# PP 2019-001) Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the preliminary plat application for Black Belle Estates (33 lots). There Planning Commission Meeting Page 1 May 16, 2019 were no further questions or comments. Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner Bykonen, to adopt findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the May 16, 2019 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner Bykonen, based on the findings of fact and conclusions, as adopted, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the Preliminary Plat for Black Belle Estates with conditions as listed in the May 16, 2019 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. B. Rezone Rezone from C-1 (Retail Business) to C-3 (General Business) (YESMAR Properties Inc.) (MF# Z 2019-004) Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, discussed the rezone application from C-1 (Retail Business) to C-3 (General Business) with a concomitant agreement to eliminate some of the heavier uses typically allowed in C-3 zones but would allow for specific uses as the applicant requested. Commissioner Myhrum asked if the applicant was in agreement with the current conditions as listed in the staff report and concomitant agreement. The applicant did not wish to further speak to the item and was in agreement with the conditions. Commissioner A. Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner J. Campos, to close the hearing and adopt findings of fact and conclusions therefrom as contained in the May 16, 2019 staff report. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner A. Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Myhrum, based on the findings of fact and conclusions as adopted the Planning Commission recommend the City Council rezone the parcel from C-1 (Retail Business) to C-3 (General Business), with a concomitant agreement limiting the uses to those found in the C-1 zoning district, with the addition of microbreweries, and adding conditions pertaining to design standards. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Special Permit Location of Franklin County Museum Annex Building (Franklin County Historical Society) (MF# SP 2019-002) —Continued from a previous meeting Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner, discussed the special permit application for the location of the Franklin County Museum Annex Building. A new site plan was submitted but there are still remaining concerns to parking. Planning Commission Meeting Page 2 May 16, 2019 There was discussion between Staff and Commissioner regarding the PUD Easement, power access and the revised site plan and alley way access. Richard Scheuerman, 2685 Torrey Pines Way, Richland, WA spoke in support of his special permit application. He stated that they have revised the site plan due to feedback from the previous meeting. Commissioner Roach asked Mr. Scheuerman if he had a chance to look over the approval conditions, parking in particular. Mr. Scheuerman replied that he had and they are willing to do what it takes. Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner J. Campos, moved to continue the public hearing for the special permit on the proposed location of an annex building for the Franklin County Museum in the R-3 (Medium Density Residential) zoning district to the June 20, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. B. Code Amendment Code Amendment for Minimum Lot Sizes (MF# CA 2017-009) — Continued from a Previous meeting Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the code amendment for minimum lot sizes. In March 2019, the Planning Commission was in agreement to leave the R-1 zoning district at 7,200 square foot minimum lot sizes and 60' of frontage. Proposed revisions were to R-2 (5,000 sqft. minimum), R-3 (4,500 sqft. minimum) and R-4 (4,000 sqft. minimum) to change them to 50' lot frontages. There was discussion between Staff and Commissioners regarding the revisions, ensuring the minimum lot sizes and frontages were proportionate, and minimum frontages in neighboring cities compared to the proposed lot frontages for Pasco. Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner Myhrum, to close the public hearing on the proposed code amendment and set June 20, 2019 as the date for deliberations and the development of a recommendation for the City Council. The motion passed unanimously. C. Code Amendment Code Amendment for Shared Street Frontages (MF# CA 2018- 008) — Continued from a previous meeting Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner, discussed the code amendment for shared street frontages. The code amendment would allow for infill development in particular in areas with irregular lot shapes that are not able to develop with the current code that requires frontage. This would allow to develop with a private driveway. The criteria and standards were discussed in detail for development, fire and safety. This would be a tool for infill and not for regular development but would help meet housing goals. Chairwoman Roach asked if it would be written in the code to be used only for infill. Planning Commission Meeting Page 3 May 16, 2019 Mr. Gonzalez explained that it would. Commissioner Myhrum asked about emergency access standards. Mr. Gonzales replied that cul de sacs would be preferred. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, added that it would be a 60' radius turn around in the cul de sac. Commissioner Bowers asked about multiple dwellings that was given as an option and was concerned about density. Mr. Gonzalez stated that it would still have to meet the density standards of the zoning. Commissioner Myhrum moved, seconded by Commissioner A. Campos, to close the public hearing on the proposed code amendment. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Myhrum moved, seconded by Commissioner A. Campos, the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the adoption of the proposed code amendments for shared street frontages as contained in the May 16, 2016 Planning Commission staff report. The motion passed unanimously. D. Code Amendment Code Amendment Regarding Special Permits for Auto -Wrecking (MF# CA 2019-008)— Continued from a previous meeting Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner, discussed the code amendment regarding special permits for auto - wrecking. The applicant wishes to amend the Pasco Municipal Code section regarding special permits to add an unclassified use to allow for automobile wrecking yards. Special permits are required to undergo special review by Staff, Planning Commission and City Council. Staff illustrated in the staff report where this code amendment could be applicable if approved. If permitted, it still would not be allowed in the C-1 or C-2 zones but would be allowed via special permit in the C-3, BP and 1-1 zoning districts. The zoning code already permits the use of auto -wrecking in 1-2 and 1-3 zoning districts. Because it is already allowed in the 1-2 and I- 3 zoning districts, City Staff did not recommend the approval of the code amendment. Dwight Hume, 9101 N. Mountain View Lane, Spokane, WA spoke on behalf of his client how currently owns an auto -wrecking yard in Pasco. His client is looking to remediate code enforcement violations because part of their business is on a non -conforming site. He discussed in detail the issues with non -conforming uses in Pasco. Commissioner Bowers asked for clarification to for the location of the non -conforming portion of his client's property. Mr. Hume stated that it is an adjoining property. Planning Commission Meeting Page 4 May 16, 2019 Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, added that the location is on 'A' Street but the issues isn't a site specific issues. This code amendment would apply city-wide. Commissioner Myhrum agreed with staff that this code amendment would not be optimal. He asked if there was a way to handle non -conforming use expansion on a case by case basis. Mr. Gonzalez stated that earlier in the year the Planning Commission did look at expansion of non -conforming uses but that request was withdrawn by the applicant to pursue this code amendment instead. Mr. White reminded the Planning Commission that they also didn't express interest at that time in expanding non -conforming uses. Commissioner Myhrum asked if the applicant could apply for a rezone to conform. Mr. White said rezones could be requested. In this case, it may need to be accompanied by a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Bowers asked if the staff recommendation for denial of the code amendment was due to its proximity to residential. Mr. Gonzalez said the main reason was because there are already existing zones were this type of use is appropriate. Chairwoman Roach asked what Staff would recommend in this case for the auto -salvaging company in order to resolve their issues. Mr. White replied that Staff didn't know if they could recommend anything. The Planning Commission needs to look at whether they are comfortable with wrecking yards in C-3 Zones. He briefly went over the history of the property in question and non -conforming uses. Commissioner Bowers said it is unfortunate that the applicant is having difficulties operating their business due to its non -conformity but with that said, she was not in favor of adding wrecking yards to the list of unclassified uses. Chairwoman Roach, Commissioner Myhrum and Commissioner A. Campos were in agreement with Commissioner Bowers. Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner A. Campos, to close the hearing on the proposed code amendment. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner A. Campos, to deny the proposed code amendment to the Pasco Municipal Code and not allow for the addition of automobile wrecking yards as an Unclassified Use as defined in PMC 25.200.020. The motion passed unanimously. WORKSHOP: Planning Commission Meeting Page 5 May 16, 2019 A. Code Amendment Code Amendment to Increase Dwelling Height in R-3 and R-4 Zones (MF# CA 2019-009) Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the proposed code amendment to increase dwelling heights in the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts. There was discussion between Staff and Commissioners regarding some concerns as well as support for the code amendment. No action was required at this time but the Commissioners agreed to bring it back to the June meeting as a public hearing item. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Update (April 22, 2019 City Council Workshop Meeting) Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, gave a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan Update. The slides presented were from the April 22, 2019 City Council Meeting. ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion or business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:36 PM. Respectfully submitted, �Xj k,,A Krystle Shanks, Administrative Assistant II Community & Economic Development Department Planning Commission Meeting Page 6 May 16, 2019