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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-2019 Planning Commission Meeting PacketI . CALL TO ORDER: II. ROLL CALL: Ill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: v. OLD BUSINESS: A. Code Amendment B. Code Amendment V I. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Special Permit B. Code Amendment C. Block Grant D. Block Grant E. Bl ock Grant VII. WORKSHOP: VIII. OTHER BUSINESS: A . Plan IX. ADJOURNMENT: AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall -525 North Third Avenue -Council Chambers THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019 7:00PM Declaration of Quorum June 20, 2019 Code Amendment Regarding Maximum Dwelling Height in R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts {MF# CA 2019-009) Code Amendment Regarding Sidewalk Requirements {MF# CA 2019 -011) Special Permit for the location of a museum annex building (Franklin County Museum) {MF# SP 2019-002) -Continued from a previous meeting Code Amendment Regarding Revisions to Planned Unit Developments {MF# CA 2019-010) -Continued from a previous meeting 2020 Community Development Block Grant {CDBG) Allocations {MF# BGAP 2019 -003)-Continue from a previous meeting 2020 HOME Fund Allocation s (MF# BGAP 2019-004) - Continued from a previous meeting 2020 Neighborhood Stabilizat ion Program (N SP) Fund Allocations {MF# BGAP 2019-005) -Continued from a previous meeting Comprehensive Plan Update This meeting is broa d cast live on PSC -TV Cha nne l 19 1 o n Charter Ca bl e and st reamed at www.pasco-wa.com/psctvlive. Audio equipme nt available for t he h ea ring impaired; contact st aff for assist anc e. CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall -525 North Third Avenue -Council Chambers THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 7:00 PM The meeting wa s called to order at 7 :00 pm by Chairperson Myhrum. ATIENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Tanya Bowers, Paul Mendez, Isaac Myhrum, Anne Jordan, Pamela Bykonen , Jerry Cochran Staff Present: Rick White (Community & Economic Development Director), Michael Morales, (Community & Economic Development Deputy Director), Jacob B. Gonzalez (Senior Planner), Darcy Bourcier (Planner I) 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: Chairperson Myhrum read a statement about the appearance of fairness for hearings on land use matters. There were no declarations. Chairperson Myhrum 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 discu ssed . There were no objections. ADMINISTERING THE OATH: Chairperson Myhrum explained that state law requires testimony in quasi-judicial hearings such as held by the Planning Commission be given under oath or affirmation. Chairperson Myhrum swore in all those de siring to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Bykonen moved, seconded by Commissioner Bowers that the minutes dated May 16, 2019. The motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: A. Code Amendment Code Amendment for Minimum Lot Sizes (MF# CA 2017-009) Chairperson Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the code amendment for minimum lot si ze s. Staff did not have further discussion to add since previous meetings. Pl anning Comm issi o n M ee ting Page 1 June 20, 201 9 Commissio ner Bowers moved, se conded by Commissioner Mendez, the Planning Commission recommend to City Council the adoption of the proposed amendment relating to minimum lot sizes as contained in the June 20 , 219 Planning Commis sion M emo. 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 Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from sta ff. Jaco b B. Gonzal ez, Senior Planner, discussed the specia l permit application for the lo cation of the Franklin County Museum Annex Building. Staff r eco mmended co ntinuing the public hea ring once more to t he July Planning Commi ss ion Meeting to allow the applicant to submit another revised site plan. The public hearing was opened by no public test imo ny was received . Commissioner Bykonen moved, seco nded by Commissioner Cochran, to continue the public hearing for the special permit on the propose d loca tion of an annex building for the Franklin County Museum in th e R-3 (Medium Density Re sidential) zoning districts to the July 18, 2019 Planning Commi ss ion Meeting. The motion passed unanimousl y. B. Block Grant 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocations (MF# BGAP 2019-003) Chairperson Myhrum read the m aste r file number and asked for co mments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Dev e lopment Dire ctor, discussed the 2020 Comm unity Deve lopment Bl oc k Grant (CDBG) All ocatio ns. The purpose of CDBG is to pre serve and deve lop viable ur ban comm unities; ex pand eco nomic opportunities, p r ovide decen t affordable housing and crea te/sustain a sui table living environme nt. Th e program requirements ar e : HUD approved 5-year Con so lid ate d Plan (goals and strategies for spending), Annual Act io n Pl an Suppleme nt (carries out annual goa ls and objectives each program year}, Consolidated Annual Plan Evaluation Report (evalu at es the Annual Action Pl an performan ce ) and Citizen Participation. The criteria for se le ct ing pro gram s for fundin g in clude: Meets a national objective to benefit low-moderate income persons in Pasco, M ee ts eligibility criteria defined in 24C FR570, Meets Con so lidated Plan goals and obj ec tive s, Meets loca l priority needs (R eso lutio n 1969), Qualified applica nt demonst r ates ca pa city and Pr ojec t sco pe an d bu dge exhibits fe as ibility. Reso lution 1969 , designates the Pl anning Commission as advisory board . It cons iders projects that ad dress: housing, parks, community sponsored recreation, infrastructure, com munity fa cilities, eco nomic development, r emovi ng sub sta ndard/h aza rdous condit io ns, planning and other phy sic al improveme nts as priority. It all o w s capital improveme nt of facilities that hou se social agencies. It states that so cial se rvices suc h as health, edu ca tion and welfare are not allowable. Th e City of Pa sco anticipates an entitlement of $700,000 for the pro gram year of 2020, pro gram income (from NSP Program Conversion) of $80,468 and prior year rea llocations of $260,084 for the t ota l of $1,040,552 Pl anning Co mmiss ion M eet i ng Pa ge 2 Jun e 20, 2019 available funds for use in 2020. Staff has received 14 proposals that total $1,864,075, meaning there is a deficit for funds requested and what will be available of $823,523. The Planning Commission will need to recommend to City Council which projects to fund. Mr. White briefly addressed the program proposals that were included in the staff report to the Planning Commission. The proposals were for: City Program Administration, three City employment opportunities for youth and senior center recreation, YMCA Operations at the MLK Community Center, Parks & Recreation Scholarship Fund, Technical and Arc Therapeutic Recreation Scholarship Fund, Downtown Specialty Kitchen Incubator Kitchen, CHIP -Housing Rehabilitation Program, The Heritage Demonstration Garden and Parking (Franklin County Historical Museum), Pasco Specialty Kitchen Facility Rehabilitation, Code Enforcement Officer, Business District Improvements and the Section 108 Repayment (Revitalize Peanuts Park and street improvements). There were questions and discussion between Commissioners and Staff regarding the content in the staff report, the proposals and requested allocations. The public hearing was opened for public testimony . Steve Howland, Richland, spoke in support of his application for the MLK Community Center Recreation Programs in Pasco . Julie Funfar, Pasco, spoke in support of her application for the Franklin County Historical Museum Heritage Demonstration Garden and Parking. Donna Tracy , Richland, spoke in support of her application for the Arc of Tri -Cities Therapeutic Re creation Program Scholarship. There was no further discussion and the public hearing was left open for the next Planning Commission meeting in July. c. Block Grant 2020 HOME Fund Allocations (MF# BGAP 2019-004) Chairperson Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, discussed the 2020 HOME Fund Allocations. The cities of Pasco , Kennewick and Richland entered into a HOME Consortium Agreement in 1996 making the City eligible for Federal HOME funds . The agreement was renewed through 2023 for the purpose of housing improvement. Pasco's share of the entitlement is estimated to be $107,000. In addition to the entitlement, HOME program income (money from repayment of previous loans) is estimated to be $100,000 for 2020 and may be used for Down Payment Assistance or an eligible Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) project depending on need . Staff recommends allocating 2020 HOME entitlement funds to the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program, a contingent project for new construction infill or tenant based rental assistance should also be added if needed to meet timeliness . Pl anning Co mmiss io n M eeting Page 3 Jun e 20, 20 19 There were questions and discussion between Commissioners and Staff regarding the content in the staff report and requested allocations. The public hearing was opened for publi c testimony. There was no public testimony but the hearing was left open for the ne xt Planning Commission meeting in July. D. Block Grant 2020 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Fund Allocations (MF# BGAP 2019-005) Chairperson Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economi c Deve lopment Director, discussed the 2020 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Fund Allocations . The City received $426,343 in CDBG funding for the program in 2010. The City has recovered 16 foreclosed properties to date, more than double the estimated amount. Down payment assistance has been provided to 12 homebuyers and the City has purchased and rehabilitated 4 homes which have been sold to income eligible households . As of December 2018, the City of Pasco shows program income on hand in the amount of $80,468. Staff is requesting to transfer $80,468 of the program income from the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) to the Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS) for receipt to the CDBG program as program income . Staff proposed the funds to be use d to provide owner occupied rehabilitation for up to 3 hou se hold s lo cate d in target areas in the low-moderate ce nsus tracts (201, 202, 203 and 204). There were que stions and discussion between Commissioners and Staff regarding the content in the staff report and requested allocations. The public hearing was opened for public testimony. There was no public testimony but the hearing wa s left open for the next Planning Commis sio n meeting in July. E. Code Amendment Code Amendment Regarding Maximum Dwelling Height in R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts (MF# CA 2019-009) Chairperson Myhrum read the ma ster file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, di sc ussed the code amendment regarding maximum dwelling height in R-3 and R- 4 zoning districts. Staff has adjusted the proposed heights since the Planning Commission previously viewed this item . The current standard for maximum dwelling height in R-3 and R-4 is 35 feet. With the Urban Growth Area (UGA) under scrutiny for a proposed expansion, the potential for low-density residential sprawl is problematic. To help mitigate this potential and provide more opportunity for housing units, the following revisions have been proposed; R-3 Zone: Increase ma ximum dwelling height to 40 feet measured to the midpoint of the gable and allow for a greater dwelling height via special permit; R-4 Zone : Increase ma ximum dwelling height to 45 feet measured to the midpoint of the gable and allow for a greater dwelling height via Pl ann in g Commi ss io n Meeting Pa ge 4 June 20, 2019 special permit. There were questions and discussion between Commissioners and Staff regarding the content in the staff report. The public hearing was opened for public testimony but no public testimony was given. Commissioner Bykonen moved, seconded by Commissioner Bowers, to close the hearing on the proposed code amendment and set July 18, 2019 as the date for deliberations and the development of a recommendation for the City Council. The motion passed unanimously. F. Code Amendment Code Amendment Regarding Revisions to Planned Unit Developments (MF# CA 2019-010) Chairperson Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner, discussed the code amendment regarding revisions to Planned Unit Developments. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of development and regulatory process. They are identified in the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) with the purpose of providing opportunities for flexibility for land development within the City. PUD's can include a variety of housing types and are often maintained by a homeowner's ass ociation and may offer amenities such as open space, parks and gathering spaces for the homeowners within the development. As identified in the PMC, PUD's are exempt from certain design standards and requirements including : minimum lot size and setbacks. The PMC currently requires that PU D's shall provide not less than 35% of the gross land for common open space. Staff believes the open space requirement of 35% is overly burdensome and detracts for the PMC ordinance mission to provide flexible and creative approach to development opportunities. Staff suggests to clearly define open space and reduce the requirement from 35 % to 15 % but staff recommends continuing the hearing since there has been great change to the proposed code amendment. There were questions and discussion between Commissioners and Staff regarding the content in the staff report. The public hearing wa s opened for public testimony but no public testimony was given . Commissioner Cochran moved, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to continue the public hearing on the revisions to the Planned Unit Development ordinance to the July 18, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. G. Code Amendment Code Amendment Regarding Street Improvements/Sidewalks (MF# CA 2019-011) Chairperson Myhrum read the ma ster file number and asked for comments from staff. Pl anning Co m missi o n M eeting Page S Jun e 20 , 2019 Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner, discussed the code amendment regarding street improvements in the RS- 12 and RS-20 zones. City Staff and Council have placed an increased emphasis on providing a more connected transportation network. Recent changes to the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) to promote infill development for housing has also increased the need for transportation infrastructu re to meet improved standards. In 2018, Pasco City Council adopted the Complete Streets Policy (PMC 12.15). The purpose of the policy i s to consider all users of the right-of-way in the planning, design, construction and operation in City transportation projects. Currently the RS-12 and RS -20 zoning districts do not require street improvements to be made as lots are developed. While these two zones are the lowest residential density zoning districts, they represent 15% of the City and 35% of residentially zoned land . The lack of requirement has decreased the connectivity and efficiency of the transportation network and increased the need to address inadequate standa rd s of the adjacent infrastructure. Mr. Gonzalez briefly discussed the proposed amendments to the PMC for consideration. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of development and regulatory process. They are identified in the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) with the purpose of providing opportunities for fle xibi lity for land development within the City. PUD's can include a variety of housing types and are often maintained by a homeowner's association and may offer amenities such as open space , parks and gathering spaces for the homeowners within the development. As identified in the PMC, PUD 's are exempt from certain design standards and requirements including: minimum lot size and setbacks. The PMC current ly requires that PU D's sha ll provide not le ss than 35% of the gross land for common open space. Staff believes the open space requirement of 35 % is overly burdensome and detracts for the PMC ordinance mission to provide flexible and creative approach to development opportunities. Staff suggests to clearly define open space and reduce the requirement from 35% to 15% but staff recommends continuing the hearing si nce there has been great change to the proposed code amendment. There were questions and discussion between Commissioners and Staff regardin g the content in the staff r eport. The public hearing wa s opened for public testimony. Bill Bari low, Benton Franklin Tr ans it, spoke on in support of the proposed code amendment. There was no further public testimony. Commissioner Mendez moved, seconded by Commissioner Bykonen, to close the public hearing on the proposed code amendment re garding street improvements in RS -12 and RS -20 zo nin g districts and set July 18, 2018 as the date for deliberations and the recommendation for City Council. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS: Chairperson Myhrum welcomed new Commissioners Anne Jordan and Jerry Cochran. Planning Co mmiss i o n Meeting Page 6 June 20, 2019 Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, briefed the Planning Commissioner's on the first Hearing Examiner Meeting from June 12, 2019 . Mr. White asked if the Planning Commission would like to review the Planning Commission Bylaws and possibly revise the meeting starting time to 6:00 PM . ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion or business, the Planning Comm ission was adjourned at 8:44 PM. Respectfully submitted, Krystle Shanks , Administrative Assistant II Community & Economic Development Department Pl anning Commission Meeting Page 7 June 20 , 2019 CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall -525 North Third Avenue -Council Chambers THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 7:00PM The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairperson Myhrum. ATTENDANCE: Commissioners Present: Tanya Bowers, Paul Mendez, Isaac Myhrum, Anne Jordan, Pamela Bykonen, Jerry Cochran Staff Present: Rick White (Community & Economic Development Director), Michael Morales, (Community & Economic Development Deputy Director), Jacob B. Gonzalez (Senior Planner), Darcy Bourcier (Planner I) 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: Chairperson Myhrum read a statement about the appearance of fairness for hearings on land use matters. There were no declarations. Chairperson Myhrum then asked the audience and the Planning Commi ss ion 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 Myhrum explained that state law requires testimony in quasi -judicial hearings such as held by the Planning Commi ssion be given under oath or affirmation. Chairperson Myhrum swore in all those desiring to speak . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Bykonen moved, seconded by Commissioner Bowers that the minutes dated May 16, 2019. The motion pa ss ed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: A. Code Amendment Code Amendment for Minimum Lot Sizes (MF# CA 2017-009) Chairperson Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discu ss ed the code amendment for minimum lot sizes . Staff did not have further discu ssion to add since previous meetings. Pl a nnin g Commissio n M eeting Pa ge 1 June 20, 2019 Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, the Planning Commission recommend to City Council the adoption of the proposed amendment relating to minimum lot sizes as con tained in the June 20, 219 Planning Commission Memo. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS : A. Special Permit Locati on of Franklin County Museum Annex Building (Franklin County Historical Society) (MF# SP 2019-002)-Continued from a previous meeting Chairperson Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner, discussed the special permit application for the locat ion of the Franklin County Museum Annex Building. Staff recommended continuing the public hearing once more to the July Planning Commission Meeting to allow the applicant to submit another revised site plan. The public hearing was opened by no public testimony was received. Commissioner Bykonen moved, seconded by Commissioner Cochran, 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 districts to the July 18, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. B. Block Grant 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocations (MF# BGAP 2019-003) Chairperson Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, discussed the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocations. The purpose of CDBG is to preserve and develop viable urban communit ies; expand economic opportunities, provide decent affordable ho using and create/sustain a suitable living environment. The program requirements are: HUD approved 5-year Consolidated Plan (goal s and strategies for spending), Annual Action Plan Supp lement (carries out annua l goals and objectives each program year), Consolidated Annual Plan Evaluation Report (evaluates the Annual Action Plan performance) and Citizen Participation. The criteria for selecting programs for funding include: Meets a nationa l objective to benefit low-moderate income persons in Pasco, Meets eligibility criteria defined in 24CFR570, Meets Consolidated Plan goals and object ives, Meets loca l priority needs (Resolution 1969), Qualified applicant demonstrates capacity and Project scope and budge exhibits feas ibility. Resolution 1969, designates the Planning Commission as advisory board . It considers projects that address: housing, parks, comm unity sponsored recreation, infrastructure, community facilities, econom ic development, removing subst andard/hazardo us conditions, planning and other physical improvements as priority. It allows capita l improvement of facilities that house social agencies . It states that socia l services such as health, education and welfare are not allowable. The City of Pasco anticipates an entitlement of $700,000 for the program year of 2020, program income (from NSP Program Conversion) of $80,468 and prior year reallocations of $260,084 for the total of $1,040,552 Pl annin g Commi ssion M eetin g Page 2 Jun e 20, 2019 available funds for use in 2020. Staff has received 14 proposals that total $1,864,075, meaning there is a deficit for funds requested and what will be available of $823,523. The Planning Commission will need to recommend to City Council which projects to fund. Mr. White briefly addressed the program proposals that were included in the staff report to the Planning Commission. The proposals were for: City Program Administration, three City emp loyment opportunities for youth and senior center recreation, YMCA Operations at the MLK Community Center, Parks & Recreation Scholarship Fund, Technical and Arc Therapeutic Recreation Scholarship Fund, Downtown Specialty Kitchen Incubator Kitchen, CHIP -Housin g Rehabilitation Program, The Heritage Demonstration Garden and Parking (Franklin County Historical Museum), Pasco Specialty Kitchen Facility Rehabilitation, Code Enforcement Officer, Business District Improvements and the Section 108 Repayment (Revitalize Peanuts Park and street improvements). There were questions and discussion between Commissioners and Staff regarding the content in the staff report, the proposals and requested allo cations. The public hearing was opened for public testimony . Steve Howland , Richland, spoke in support of his application for the MLK Community Center Recreation Programs in Pasco . Julie Funfar, Pasco, spoke in support of her application for the Franklin County Historical Museum Heritage Demonstration Garden and Parking. Donna Tracy, Richland, spoke in support of her app lication for the Arc of Tri -Citie s Therapeutic Recreation Program Scholarship . There was no further discussion and the public hearing was left open for the next Planning Comm ission meeting in July. c. Block Grant 2020 HOME Fund Allocations (MF# BGAP 2019-004) Chairperson Myhrum read the ma ster file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, discussed the 2020 HOME Fund Allocations . The cities of Pasco, Kennewick and Richl and entered into a HOME Consortium Agreement in 1996 making the City eligible for Federal HOME funds. The agreement was renewed through 2023 for the purpo se of housing improvement. Pasco's share of the entitlement is estimated to be $107,000 . In addition to t he entitlement, HOME program income (money from repayment of previous loans) is estimated to be $100,000 for 2020 and may be used for Down Payment Assistance or an eligible Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) project dep e nding on need. Staff recommend s allocating 2020 HOME entitlem ent funds to the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program, a contingent project for new construction infill or tenant based rental assistance should also be added if needed to meet timeliness. Pl a nning Co mmiss i on M eeting Pag e 3 Jun e 20, 20 19 There were questions and discuss ion between Commissioners and Staff regarding the content in the staff report and requested allocations. The public hearing was opened for public testimony. There was no public testimony but the hearing was left open for the next Planning Commission meeting in July. D. Block Grant 2020 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Fund Allocations (MF# BGAP 2019-005) Chairperson Myhrum read the ma ste r file number and asked for comments from staff. Ri ck White, Community & Economic Development Director, discussed the 2020 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Fund Allocations . The City received $426,343 in CDBG funding for the program in 2010. The City has recovered 16 foreclosed properties to date, more than double the estimated amount. Down payment assistance has been provided to 12 homebuyers and the City has purchased and rehabilitated 4 homes which have been sold to income eligible hou se holds. As of December 2018, the City of Pa sco shows program income on hand in the amount of $80,468. Staff is requesting to transfer $80,468 of the program income from the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) to the Integrated Disburse ment Information System (IDIS) for receipt to the CDBG program as program income. St aff propose d the funds to be used to provide owner occupied rehabilitation for up to 3 hou se holds lo ca ted in target areas in the low-moderat e census tracts {201 , 202, 203 and 204). There w ere questio ns and di sc uss ion between Commissioners and Staff regarding the content in the staff report and requested allocations. The public hearing wa s opened for public te stimony. There was no public testimony but the hearing wa s left open for the nex t Planning Commission meeting in July. E. Code Amendment Code Amendment Regarding Maximum Dwelling Height in R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts (MF# CA 2019-009) Chairperson Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from sta ff. Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, di scussed the code amendment regarding maximum dwelling height in R-3 and R- 4 zoning districts. Staff has adjusted the proposed heights since the Planning Commission previously viewed this item. The current standard for maximum dwelling height in R-3 and R-4 is 35 feet . With the Urban Growth Area (UGA) under sc rutiny for a proposed expansion, the potential for low-density re si dential sprawl is problematic. To help mitigate this potential and provide more opportunity for housing units, the following revision s have been proposed; R-3 Zone : Increase maximum dwelling height to 40 feet measured to the midpoint of the gable and allow for a greater dwelling height via spec ial permit; R-4 Zone: Increase maximum dwelling height to 45 feet mea sured to the midpoint of the gable and allow for a greater dwelling height via Pl anning Co mmiss ion M eeting Page 4 Jun e 20, 2019 special permit. There were questions and discussion between Commissioners and Staff regarding the content in the staff report. The public hearing was opened for public testimony but no public testimony was given. Commissioner Bykonen moved, seconded by Commissioner Bowers, to close the hearing on the proposed code amendment and set July 18, 2019 as the date for deliberations and the development of a recommendation for the City Council. The motion passed unanimously. F. Code Amendment Code Amendment Regarding Revisions to Planned Unit Developments (MF# CA 2019-010) Chairperson Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner, discussed the code amendment regarding revisions to Planned Unit Developments. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of development and regulatory process. They are identified in the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) with the purpose of providing opportunities for flexibility for land development within the City . PUD's can include a variety of housing types and are often maintained by a homeowner's association and may offer amenities such as open space, parks and gathering spaces for the homeowners within the development. As identified in the PMC, PUD's are exempt from certain design standards and requirements including: minimum lot size and setbacks. The PMC currently requires that PU D's shall provide not less than 35% of the gross land for common open space. Staff believes the open space requirement of 35% is overly burdensome and detracts for the PMC ordinance mission to provide flexible and creative approach to development opportunities. Staff suggests to clearly define open space and reduce the requirement from 35% to 15% but staff recommends continuing the hearing since there has been great change to the proposed code amendment. There were questions and discussion between Commissioners and Staff regarding the content in the staff report. The public hearing was opened for public testimony but no public testimony was given. Commissioner Cochran moved, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, to continue the public hearing on the revisions to the Planned Unit Development ordinance to the July 18, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. G. Code Amendment Code Amendment Regarding Street Improvements/Sidewalks (MF# CA 2019-011) Chairperson Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Planning Commission Meeting Page 5 June 20, 2019 Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner, discussed the code amendment regarding street improvements in the RS- 12 and RS-20 zones. City Staff and Council have placed an increased emphasis on providing a more connected transportation network. Re ce nt changes to the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) to promote infill development for housing has also increased the need for transportation infrastructure to m ee t improved standards. In 2018, Pasco City Council adopted the Complete Streets Policy (PMC 12.15). The purpose of the policy is to consider all users of the right-of-way in the planning, design, construction and operation in City transportation projects. Currently the RS -12 and RS-20 zoning districts do not require street improvements to be made as lots are developed. While these two zones are the lowest residential density zon i ng districts, they represent 15% of the City and 35% of residentially zoned land. The la ck of requirement has decreased the connectivity and efficiency of the transportation network and increased the need to addre ss inadequate standards of the adjacent infrastructure. Mr. Gonzalez briefly discussed the proposed amendments to the PMC for consideration. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of development and regulatory process. They are identified in the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) with the purpose of providing opportunities for flexibility for land development within the City. PUD's can include a variety of housing types and are often maintained by a homeowner's association and may offer amenities such as open space, parks and gathering spaces for the homeowners within the development. As identified in the PMC, PUD 's are exempt from certain des ign standards and requirements including: minimum lot size and setbacks. The PMC currently requires that PU D's shall provide not less than 35 % of the gross land for common open space . Staff believes the open space requirement of 35% is overly burdensome and detracts for the PMC ordinance mission to provide flexible and creative approach to development opportunities . Staff suggests to clearly define open space and reduce the requirement from 35% to 15 % but staff recommends continuing the hearing since there has been great change to the proposed code amendment. There were questions and discussion between Commissioners and Staff regarding the content i n the staff report. The public hearing was opened for public testimony. Bill Bari low, Benton Franklin Transit, spoke on in support of the proposed code amendment. There was no further public testimony. Commissioner Mendez moved, seconded by Commissioner Bykonen, to close the public hearing on the proposed code amendment regarding street improvements in RS-12 and RS-20 zoning districts and se t July 18, 2018 as the date for deliberations and the recommendation for City Council. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS: Chairperson Myhrum welcomed new Commissioners Anne Jordan and Jerry Cochran . Planning Commission Meeting Page 6 June 20 , 2019 Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director, briefed the Planning Comm issioner's on the first Hearing Examiner Meeting from June 12, 2019. Mr. White asked if the Planning Commission would like to review the Planning Commission Bylaws and possibly revise the meeting starting time to 6:00 PM. ADJOURNMENT: With no further discussion or business, the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:44 PM . Respectfully submitted, Krystle Shanks, Administrative Assistant II Community & Economic Development Department Pl a nning Co m mis sion Meeting Page 7 June 20, 2019 11 .. PifSco MEMO TO PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall -525 North Third Avenue -Council Chambers THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019 7:00PM TO: FROM: Planning Commission Darcy Bourcier, Planner I SUBJECT: Increasing Building Height in the R-3 & R-4 Zoning Districts (CA2019-009) To accommodate Pasco's forecasted population growth in a limited Urban Growth Area (UGA), Planning staff believe it necessary to rework zoning provisions specifically within medium and high density residential zoning districts. Below is a table showing the current building height standard of dwellings in R-3 (Medium Den sity Re sidential) and R-4 (High Density Re si dential) zoning districts: City of Pasco (current standard) R-3 (Medium R-4 (High Density Density Residential) Residential) Max dwelling 35 feet 35 feet height With the UGA under sc rutiny for a propose d expansion, the potential for low-density residential sprawl is problematic. To help mitigate thi s potential and provide more opportunity for housing units, the following revi sio ns have been proposed: R-3 Zone: Increa se maximum dwelling height to 40 feet (measured to midpoint of gable), and allow for a greater dwelling height via Special Permit R-4 Zone: Increase ma x imum dwelling height to 45 feet (measured to midpoint of gable), and allow for a greater dwelling height via Special Permit It should be noted that the definition of "building height" according to the Zoning Code is "[ ... ] the vertical distance from grade plane to the average height ofthe hi ghest roof surface[ ... ]". Below is a simplified repre se ntation of thi s provision. Midpoint of highe st roo f surface 1 For example, according to current provisions, a building in an R-4 zoning district is permitted at 35 feet to the midpoint of the gable, but the resulting height to the peak of the building is 40 feet (plus or minus). Thus, if the proposed code revisions are adopted, a building in an R-4 zone will be permitted at 45 feet to the midpoint, and around 50 feet to the peak. Both Richland and Kennewick permit dwelling heights in excess of what Pasco currently permits, at least in their version s of the R-4 (High Den sity Residential) zoning district. City of Richland R-25 (Medium R-3 (Multiple- Density Family Residential) Residential) Max dwelling 30 feet 40 feet height *Dwelling height is measured to midpoint of highest roof surface (same as PMC) City of Kennewick RM (Medium RH (High Density Density Residential) Residential) Max dwelling 35 feet 45 feet height *Dwelling height is measured to highest point on roof Richland and Kennewick measure this distance differently; however, these measurements result in comparable dwelling height due to the height of the average gable. Should the proposed standard be adopted, the City of Pasco will permit the tallest buildings in the Tri -Cities MSA (at least in the R-4 zoning district). Increasing dwelling height in these zoning districts will ultimately provide an opportunity for the creation of more dwelling units within one building. Builders/developers of property zoned R-4 will be permitted to construct four-story buildings, when previously, the 35-foot height limit restricted buildings to three stories. Further, an additional story may give builders/developers more flexibility with the design and layout of a development, as building vertically lends the opportunity to reserve more ground area for parking or open space. Planning staff ha s discussed this proposed code revision with the Fire Marshal/Building Official regarding any building implications by increasing building height, and no contradictions with the International Building Code or other adopted codes have arisen. It should be noted that because the rear setback of a dwelling in an R-3 or R-4 zoning di strict must be at least equal to the dwelling height (as shown above), the rear setback in these zones will increa se proportionally. 2 RECOMMENDATION MOTION: I move the Planning Commission recommend to City Council the adoption of the proposed amendment to increase maximum dwelling height in the R-3 and R-4 zoning districts as contained in the July 18, 2019 memorandum. 3 Exhibit #1 0.5 1 All Parcels Zoned R-3 or R-4 File#: CA2019-009 2 Mile ' r-10P'~ f'l'!t "\__j ~ I I l 1 i"a ~~I E N W+E s Parcel s zoned R-3 L__ • Parcels zoned R-4 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PMC TITLE 25 TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM DWELLING HEIGHT IN R-3 AND R-4 ZONING DISTRICTS WHEREAS, cities have the responsibility to regulate and control physical development within their borders and to ensure public health , safety and welfare are maintained ; and , WHEREAS, the regulations must be driven by conformance with State and local law that protect public interest, health and safety; and, WHEREAS, to accommodate Pasco's forecasted population growth in a limited Urban Growth Area, City staff believe increasing the maximum dwelling height in the medium and high density zoning districts will facilitate housing development; and, WHEREAS, no conflicts with the adopted International Building Code or any other adopted local or State law have ari sen or are anticipated; and , WHEREAS, in order to provide for the health , safety, and welfare of the community by regulating building height the City Council hereby approves the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the City of Pasco Municipal Code; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Pasco Municipal code 25.65.050 (R-3 Medium Density Residential District) shall be amended as follows: 25.65.050 Development Standards (6) Maximum Building Height. (a) Principal building: ~O feet , except a greater height may be approved by special permit; Section 2. That Pasco Municipal code 25.70 .050 (R-4 High Density Residential District) shall be amended as follows : 25.65.050 Development Standards (6) Maximum Building Height. (a) Principal building: ~5 feet, except a greater height may be approved by special permit; Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after passage and publication as required by law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, and approved as provided by law this __ day of , 2019. MF# CA 2019-009 Page 1of2 Matt Watkins, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk Kerr Law Group MF# CA 2019-009 Page 2 of 2 I I Cityrf iiill lf Pasco MEMORANDUM TO PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO : FROM: SUBJECT: City Hall -525 North Third Avenue -Council Chambers DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 18th, 2019 7:00 PM Planning Commission Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner MF# CA2019-011-Street Improvements (RS-12 & RS-20) City staff and Council have placed an increased emphasis on providing a more connected transportation network over the pa st years. Recent changes to the Pasco Municipal Code to promote infill development for housing has also increased the need for our transportation infrastructure to meet improved standards. As the city works to coordinate land u se and transportation (infrastructure), additional refinements are necessary . In 2018, the Pasco City Council adopted the Complete Streets Policy (PMC 12.15). The purpose of the policy is to consider all users of the right-of-way in the planning, design, construction and operation in city transportation projects. Currently, our RS-12 and RS -20 zoning districts do not require street improvements to be made as lots are developed . While these two zones are our lowest residential density zoning districts, they repre sent 15 % of the city and 35 % of residentially zoned land. The lack of a requirement has decreased the connectivity and efficiency of our tran sportation network and increased the need to address inadequate st andard s of the adjacent infra st ructure . The city requires appropriate street improvements to be made in all other zoning di stricts at the time of development. Additionally, many regional, state and federal partner agencies encourage and/or require street improvements citing their benefits on sa fety, mobility and funding opportunities. The AARP state s that sa fe, accessible, and well -maintained sidewalks are a fundamental community investment that enhances health and plays a vital role in community life. The United States Department of Tran sportation and Federal Highway Admini stration have produced guides and studies on the benefits of a well-co nnected tran sportation network. Locally, the Be nton- Franklin Council of Governments, Ben Franklin Transit and the Wa sh in gton State Department of Tran sportation have goals and policies aimed at increa si ng mobility options in our communities within their long-range plans. The staff report includes an additional map displaying the result s of a sidewalk inventory co nducted by in 2018. The map displays areas within the city, particularly the RS -12 and RS-20 zoning districts that have or do not have si dewalks in relation to schools, parks, and Ben Franklin Transit facilities. Staff has prepared the code amendments (attached) to the Pasco Municipal Code for your consideration. RECOMMENDATION MOTION: I move the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the adoption of the proposed code amendments for Street Improvements in the RS -12 and RS-20 residential zoning di stricts as contained in the July 18, 2019 Planning Commission staff report. 2 ~ ., o6 "O c N :;, 0 ch co .c ~ 'i <I) e Q) c 0 0 c N ., Q) .!!J € Li ·e ::> Xi :::; 0 0 a. :z:. <I) a. ., <I: u a.. DD l~I' . / I I ~ "' 'O «) c " N 0 ~ Ji ID .c "' ~ 'i N e.. "' e .. <!> 8 c 0 c c N "' "' .. € v; 0 :c ::::> .~ 0 ~ u Ci. "' "' " 0. 0.. ID <{ Legend -·-·-Sidewalks e BFT -Stops -BFT -Routes -Parks -Pasco School District Applicable Zones (RS-12 & RS-20) c:J City Limits D Pasco Urban Growth Boundary ORDINANCE NO. __ _ AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco, Washington Relating to Street Improvement Requirements for RS-12 and RS-20 Residential Zoning Districts and Amending the Pasco Municipal Code WHEREAS, in 2018, the Pasco City Council approved Ordinance 4389 creating Chapter 12.15, adopting a Complete Streets Policy within the City of Pasco; and WHEREAS, the City of Pasco is committed to the safe ty and health of its residents and visitors; and WHEREAS , the development of a more complete transportation network can improve pedestrian safety, increase mobility options for residents and visitors and promote improvements in public health; and WHEREAS, the City does not require all street improvements to be made at the time of development i n the RS-12 and RS-20 residential zoning di stricts; and WHEREAS, the City requires street improvements during the time of development or redevelopment in all other zoning districts; and WHEREAS , the City Engineer shall review and ensure adequate prov1 s1o n s are i n conformance with city standards and speci fications per PMC 21.40.070(2)(b); and WHEREAS , RS-12 and RS-20 zoning districts comprise 35% of all re sidentially zoned land within the City; and WHEREAS, improvements to the transportation network are nece ssary to keep up with the added population growth of the City; and WHEREAS, Policy TR -1-F of the Comprehensive Plan calls for the development of an interconnected network of streets, trail s and other public access ways; and WHEREAS, Policy TR-2-D of the Comprehensive Plan encourages the greater use of multi- modal transportation by providing safe and purpose ful bicycle and pede strian route s WHEREAS, the 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan states that the absence of concurrency requirements in RS-12 and RS-20 zones is a barrier to the goals of the plan and recommended the revi sion to the PMC; and WHEREAS , the Pasco City Council recognized the promotion of a highly-fun ctional, multi- modal transportation network as a City Council Goal. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAI N AS FOLLOWS : Section 1 . That Section 12.04.080 of the Pasco Municipal Cod e is amended to remove the stricken language : 12.04 .080 Optional stanelarels for the RS 20 anel RS 12 elistricts . Within the R S 20 anel RS 12 zoning elistricts, the installation of sielewalk, curb, gutters anel street lights shall not be a manelatory 13erm it requirement for new construction, but rather ma't be install e el at the 013tion of the elevelo13er. [Orel. 2972 § 6, 1993 ; Coele 1970 § 12.04 .080.] Section 2. That Section 12.3 6 .050 of the Pa sco Municipal Code i s amende d to remove the st ri cken language : 12.36.050 Concurrency development standard s. (1) Street Improvements. (e) Curbs, gutters, sielewalks anel street lights are not requireel in RS 12 or RS 20 re sielential zones, but may be in stalleel at the 013tion of the eleveloper. Section 3. That Section 21 .15.030 of the Pa sco Municipal Code i s a mended to remove the strick en language : 21 .15.030 Street i mprovements. (5) Curbs, gutters, sielewalks anel street lights are not requireel in RS 12 or RS 20 resielential zones, but may be installeel at the 013tion of the elevelo13er . [Orel . 3398 § 2, 1999; Coele 1970 § 26 .12.030.] Section 4 . Thi s ordinance shall be in full force and effect fiv e days after pa ssa ge and publication as required by the law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, and approved as provided by law thi s ___ day of , 2019 . Matt Watkins, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM : City Clerk City Attorney TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MEMO TO PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall -525 North Third Avenue -Council Chambers THURSDAY, JULY 18th, 2019 7 :00PM Planning Commission Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner Special Permit -Franklin County Museum Annex (SP2019 -002) This report is to provide an update to the Planning Commi ssion regarding the status of the Special Permit Application (SP2019-002) for a proposed con struction of an annex for the Franklin County Museum . The proposed 3,500 square foot building is located on W Bonneville Street on a site currently zoned as R-3 (Medium Den sity Re sidential). The applicant (Franklin County Hi storical Society) is currently working to obtain a formal arrangement with the business to the south for the purpose of a shared parking agreement. This will allow users of the proposed annex to utilize exi sting available parking within close proximity of the site. Staff and the applicant agree that continuing the public hearing will allow for the appropriate amount of time for a formal arrangement to be made regarding the shared parking and revised site plan. MOTION: RECOMMENDATION I move 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 Den sity Re sidential) zoning district to a later date. 1 , , "acitys"f r,o ._,r .. ~ MEMORANDUM TO PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall -525 North Third Avenue -Council Chambers DATE: THURSDAY, June 20th, 2019 7:00 PM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner SUBJECT: MF# CA2019-010 -Planned Unit Development Revisions A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is both a type of development and a regulatory process. PUDs are identified in the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) in title 25.140 with the purpose of providing opportunities for innovation, creativity and flexibility for land development within the city. PUDs can include a variety of housing types and are often maintained by a homeowner's association. In addition to the housing types, the benefit of PUD s is that they can offer amenities such as open space, parks and gathering spaces for the homeowners within the development. As identified in the PMC , PUD s are exempt from certain design standards and requirements including: minimum lot size and setbacks. While the code currently allows for flexibility, the minimum site area requirement of ten acres (PMC 25.140.030) i s prohibitive of where the PUD ordinance can actually be applied. In 2017, city staff presented to the Planning Commission on the open space requirements for a Planned Unit Development. The PMC currently requires that each PUD shall provide not less than 35 percent of the gross land for common open space (PMC 25.140.080(5)). As with the minimum site requirement, staff believes the open space requirement of 35 percent is overly burdensome and detracts from the PUD ordinance mi ss ion to provide fle xible and creative approach to development opportunities within the city. Staff ha s provided the following analysis and propose d code amendments to the Planned Unit Development requirements for your review. Analysis -Minimum Site Area Requirement The table below includes the minimum site area required by jurisdiction s of varying size s. Jurisdiction Minimum Site Area City of Kennewick (WA) 5 Acres City of Olympia (WA) None City of Vancouver (WA) None City of Spokane (WA) None City of Yakima (WA) 2 Acres Table I-Mi11i11111111 Site Area Comparison The City of Pasco requirement of a minimum of ten acres is twice the size of our nei ghboring jurisdiction (Kennewick). Because of the continued re sidential growth, staff believes the city 1 requirement for site area should be reduced to align more closely between other large cities in Washington. The City Comprehensive Plan identifies four land -use classifications that permit residential development. Aligning the site requirement to correlate with the intended goals and uses of each la nd use clas sification would allow a PUD to be utilized while remaining consistent with the underlying residential zoning district. The current PMC exempts a PUD from various design standards and requirements, intended to promote its utilization however additional parameters should be included to ensure that the PUD is developed to meet the goals and policies of each land -use classification. The table below provides a breakdown of proposed minimum site area, units and maximum lot sizes for each land-use classification within the Comprehensive Plan . Land-Use Classification Minimum Minimum Site Maximum Lot Density Units Area {Acres) Size Bonus Low Density Residential 6 1 7,300 20% Mixed Residential 12 None 3,600 20% High Density Residential 20 None 2,200 30% Mixed Residential/Commercial 20 None 2,200 30% Table 2-Propose d Minimum Site Area Requirements for PUDs Minimum Units: Minimum number of housing units required Minimum Site Area : Minimum site area (acre s) required for a PUD per each land-use cla ssification Maximum Lot Site : Maximum lot size, to encourage efficient use of land and promote infill Density Bonus: The ba se density of a PUD is established for each underlying land- u se cla ssification in the Comprehen sive Plan. The Density Bonus (currently 20% for all) would provide the Planning Commission and City Council to authorize a density not more than the identified value from table 2 . The current density bonus is 20% for all zoning di stricts are permitted if amenity or design features are included . {PMC 21.140.080(2)). 2 The table below i s provided as an example of po ssible PUD applications . Table 3 calculates the number of possible lots created by dividing the size of the PUD area by the max imum lot size . PUD Example Area (Acre s) Maximum Lot Size Lots Created Low Density Residential 2.5 7,300 12 .10 Mixed Residential 1 3,600 12 .10 High Density Residential 0 .5 2,200 9 .90 Mixed Residential I Commercial 2.5 2,200 49 .50 Tahle 3-PUD Examples For reference, the table below is from the current Comprehen sive Plan and identifies land-use cla ssifications with dwelling unit density. Land -Use Classi fication Dwelling Un its/Acre Low Density Residential 2-5 Mixed Residential 5-20 High Density Re sidential 29 + Mixed Residential/ Commercial 29 + Table 4-Table LU-3 -land Use Desig11a1io11s & Crileria (2008 Comprehensive Plan) Analysis -Open Space Requirement The PUD ordinance is a tool provided to allow for flexibility in the land development co d e. In exchange for this flexibility, the PUD was to provide a minimum percentage of open space for those residing within the development . The current requirement of 35% can create a challenge for the uti lization of the PUD ordinance . Jurisdiction Open Space Requirement City of Kennewick (WA) 15 % City of Vancouver (WA) 10% City of Spokane (WA) 10% Tahle 5 -Open Space Requiremenl Comparison Staff is proposing to clearly define Open Space and reduce the requirement from 35 % to 15%. Sugge sted wording for the definition of Open Space is as follows : Each PUD shall dedicate not less than 15% of the gross land available for common open space for the use of its residents . Common open space shall be entirely within the PUD and where all dwelling units have legal acce ss to the proposed space at the time of final approval. 3 Required common open space may include pedestrian walkways, parkland open areas, bridle paths, landscaped drainage ways and landscaped detention basins, swimming pools, clubhouses, playfields and/or courts, golf courses or recreation . The area proposed for common open space shall be dedicated in common to the owners within the development. Maintenance and operation of the dedicated open space shall be the responsibility of the property owners or homeowner's association. Considerations Staff is seeking comments regarding the reduction of the minimum site area requirement and the definition of open space. Staff would also seek Planning Commission direction regarding the application of the density bonus due to the broad interpretation identified within the PMC. RECOMMENDATION MOTION: I move to continue the public hearing on the revisions to the Planned Unit Development ordinance to the August 15th, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting. 4 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM June 24, 20 I 9 Planning Commission A ngela R. Pitma n, B lock Grant Administrator 2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM ALLOCATION (MF# BGAP2019-003) Requests for Funding Attached for your review and consideration are the CDBG Fund and Proposal Summ aries (Attachments 1 & 2) relating to o ur Community Deve lopme nt Block Grant Program for program year 2020. Fourteen (14) re que s ts for funds were subm itted tot a lin g $I ,864,075. Appli cants presented their proposals before the P lannin g Commission o n June 21 , 2019. At the Jul y 18 1h meeting th e Planning Commission w ill m ake recommendations for City Council Workshop on A ug ust 12 , 2019. Estimated Funds Available It is estimated that the 2020 annual entitlement grant will b e $1,040,552 b ased on the award for program year 20 I 9 , program in come and prior year unobligated fund s . There is always some ques tion regarding actual funding levels a pproved b y Con gress. Actual available funding for the se FY 2 020 activities will re ma in in questio n until the earl y pa rt of the year w hen the CDBG allocation is made by Congressional Resolution. If funding leve ls are lower than estim ated or e liminated the c ity will need to cons ider a number of options, including a volu ntary or proportiona te reduction of all a ll ocati ons, possible inclusio ns in the 2020 c ity general fund budget req uests , or postponing certain activities. If funding levels are higher than e stimated, activit y funding will b e rea ll ocated in accordance wi th the contingency plan according to the greate st need. Public Service Cap HUD regula ti o ns s tate that the a m o unt of C DBG Fund s o bli gated within a program year to support publi c service activities may not exceed 15% of the c ombined total of the e ntitl ement plu s the prior year 's program income. Ba sed on the estimated entitlement of $700 ,000, the maximum avai lab le for public service acti vi ti es in 2020 is $I 05,000. Current requests for public services total $I 54 ,500 o r 2 1 %. Resolution 1969 provid es guidance for the allocation of CDBG funds to meet city goa ls. Planning & Administration Cap HU D regulations s ta te th at the a mo unt of C DBG Funds obligated w ithin a program year to support planning a nd administration activities m ay n ot exceed 2 0% of the combine d total of the e ntitl e ment plus the current year's program income . For 2020 , the es timated entitl ement of$ I ,040,552 m akes the max imum avail ab le fo r p lanning and ad ministra tion $I 40,000. C urrent requ ests fo r p la nnin g and admi ni stration total $I 40,000. Staff recommends a maxi mum of $140,000 for planning and administration (20%) due to th e additional burden for HOME and NSP grant administration, and project delivery. The City Staff wou ld li ke to thank th e members of the Planning Commission for your time and assis tan ce. Recommendation After discussion s and staff evaluation, it is recommended that the activities set forth in Attachments 1 through 4 wo uld best meet the City 's Conso li dated P lan and be mo s t effective in carrying o ut the obj ectives for the City in 2020 . Your review an d consideration for recommendation to the City Council would be app reciated. MOTION: I move th e Planning Commiss ion close th e public hearin g and recommend the C ity Council approve the us e of fund s fo r the 2020 Commun ity Development Bl ock G rant Prog ram as set forth in the "2 020 Fund Summary'' a s recommended by Staff (or "as amended"). A ttachments : I 2020 CDBG Fund Summary 2 2020 C DBG Proposal Summary 3 2020 C DBG Projects and Proposal Recommended 4 Re solution 1969 PJID I LOC I D RECIPIENT 0001 01 City of Pasco-Community & Economic Development 0002 02 City of Pasco-Administrative & Community Services 0002 03 City of Pasco-Administrative & Community Services 0002 04 City of Pasco-Administrative & Community Services 0002 OS YMCA 0003 04 Downtown Pasco Development Authority 0004 07 City of Pasco-Community & Economic Development 0006 08 City of Pasco -Com munity & Economic Development 0008 09 City of Pasco-Community & Econ o mic Development 0002 10 City of Pasco-Administrative & Community Services 0007 11 City of Pasco -Public Works & Engineering 0002 12 The Arc of Tri-Cities 0005 13 Franklin County Historical Society & Museum 0005 14 City of Pasco-Administrative & Community Services Estimated Entitlement 2020 Available to Commit 2019 -±=+-. 1 AvailabletoCommit2018 _ ,Available to Commit 2017 l !Available to Commit 2016 ~Program Income (Conve rt NSP to CDBG for <50%AMI) Funds ava ilable for Commitment ----+------- Attachment 1 2020 CDBG Fund Summary BGAP2019-003 07.18 .2019 Planning Commission Meeting Proposals-Recommendations Attachment 1 Page 1 ACTIVITY I AGENCY NAME CDBG Program Administration (HOME and N SP) Civic Center -Youth Recreation Specialist Martin Luther King Community Center Recreation Specialist Senior Ci t izen's Center Recreation Specia list Martin Luther King Recreation Programs Pasco Specialty Kitchen Technical Assistance CH I P Owner Occupied Minor Rehabilitation Code Enforcement Officer SECTION 108 -DEBT REPAYMENT Recreation Scholarship Program Downtown Physical Improvements -Multi-year Theraputic Recreation Program Scholarship Heritage Demonstration Ga rde n & Parking PSK Facility Improvements-Hood Expa ns ion Project .J Reprogram to Revitalization 2020 I Reprogram to Revitalization 2020 ~eprogram to Rehabilitation 2020 j NonCDBG Match Agency Rea uested Staff I PC I GoalStrat Recommend Recommend Ob" Risk $19,488.00 $140,000.00 $141,000.00 All $49,375.00 $37,500.00 $20,000.00 3 3 $71,500.00 $37,500.00 $20,000.00 3 3 $198,739.00 $37,500.00 $20,000.00 3 3 $35,000.00 $2 0,000.00 $20,000.00 3 3 $69,868.00 $119,575 .00 $100,000.00 2 6 $115,000.00 $80,468.00 1 10 $220,000.00 $70,000.00 $70,000.00 1 3 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 2 4 $2,000.00 $8,000.00 $4,000.00 3 6 J..__ $700,000.00 $875,000.00 $360,084.00 2 1_4 $20,000.00 $9,000.00 $5,000.00 3 6 $7,500.00 $45,000.00 2 14 $50,000.00 $150,000.00 2 9 1,443,470.00 1,864,075.00 1,040,552.00 0 .00 $ $ 700,000 200,000 - ts 60 .08r = I $ 8o.4&si-· - LJ_$ 140,000.00 20%CAPi f= ' j $ 105,000.00 j 15% CAP . -~ -I-~ --..:: -__ --i r-... -I $ 1,040,552 $ 1,864,075 Priority 0 82 82 82 82 A2 Bl Al Al 82 Al 82 Al Al r r op o s a Is Received ~ l SURPLUS/DEFICIT Pro posals Recommended Funds unencumberd -l 1s (823,523) $ 1,040,55 2 I -- ~ -- -r- ·-t i= ~--rJ 0 6/24/2019 CITY OF PASCO 2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSAL SUMMARY-JULY 18, 2019 1 CDBG Program Administration -Requested: $140,000 Recommended: $140,000 CDBG funds provide for sa lary and benefits for th e Block Grant Administrator to pl an , administer and provide for th e s uccessful d e li very of housing, community development and econ omic activities. The Ci ty receives fund s for CDBG, HOME and NSP activities. The Block Grant Administrator ensures compliance with local , state and federal rules , regulations and laws for programs that primarily benefit low to moderate income people in Pasco. 2 Civic Center Recreation Specialist-Requested: $37,500 Recommended: $ 20,000 CDBG funds provide a portion of the salary a nd benefits for recreation specialist at the Civic Center. This facility's program is to provide recreation programs for at ri sk youth and families in the immediate service area. 3 Ma rtin Luther King Community Center Recreation Specialist -Requested: $37,500 Recommended: $ 20,000 CDBG funds provide a p o rti on of the salary and benefits for recreation specialist at the Martin Luther King Center. This facility's program is coordinated w ith the YMCA, Salvation Army and Campfire USA , who a ll coll aborate to provid e education and physical acti viti es to school age children and families in the Kurtzm an neighb o rh ood service area. 4 Senior C itizen's Center Recreation Specialist -Requested: $37,500 Recommended: $ 20,000 CDB G funds provide a portion of the sal ar y and be nefits for r ecreation speciali st to oversee and op erate p rogram at Pasco 's seni or center. This facility's program pro vi des supervi sion and leader ship n ecessary for programs servi n g the elderl y of Pasco wi th support services, nutriti o n, health and li v ing s kill s support. 5 YMCA Martin Luther King Community Center Recreation Program -Requested: $20,000 Recommended: $ 20,000 CDB G funds provide YMCA recreation programs at the Martin Luther King Center. T hi s facility's progra m is coordinat ed with the YMCA, Salvation Army and Campfire USA, who all coll aborate to prov id e education and physical acti vities to sch ool age children and their families. 10 Pasco Recreation Scholarship Fund -Requested: $ 8,000 Recommended: $4,000 CDB G funds prov id e fund s to help lo w-income youth parti cip ate in recreation programs. CITY OF PASCO 2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSAL SUMMARY -JULY 18, 2019 12 Arc Theraputic Recreation Scholarship Fund -Requested: $ 9,000 Recommended: $5,000 CDBG funds provide funds to help disabled adults participate in recreation programs. 6 Pasco Specialty Kitchen Technical Assistance -Requested: $119,575 Recommended: $100,000 CDBG funds provide for wages , salaries and benefits for Technical Assistance at the Pasco Specialty Kitchen, a certified commercial incubator kitchen . By providing technical assistance to small startup food-related businesses the Pasco Specialty Kitchen improves their success rate by helping them to establish and achieve their goals. In consideration for technical assistance, the startup businesses agree to create and/or make jobs available to 14 low-to-moderate income persons. 7 CHIP Minor Rehab Program -Requested: $115,000 Recommended: $81,468 CDBG funds provide minor rehabilitation , emergency repairs and/or construction of wheelchair ramps or bathroom accessibility remodels for very low to low income households. This population includes frail , elderly and disabled (City-wide). It is estimated that 3 households, typically very lo w income will be assisted. 13 Heritage Demonstration Garden & Parking -Requested: $45,000 Recommended: $0 CDBG funds are requested for facility improvements at the Fanklin County Historical Society Museum. Facility improvements include Heritage Demonstration Garden and site preparation for paved parking lot at the new Annex building 14 Certified Commercial Kitchen Facility Rehabilitation -Kitchen Expansion - Requested: $150,000 Recommended: $0 CDBG funds are requested for facility improvements at the Pasco Specialty Kitchen. Facility impro vements include redesign of the kitchen area to reconfigure hood space and add one addition al kitchen. 8 Code Enforcement Officer -Requested: $70,000 Recommended: $ 70,000 CDBG funds provide a portion of the salary and benefits for one of five code enforcement officers to help bring approximately 520 properies into compliance with City codes . Co de enforcement encourages property owners to maintain housing units to minimum property standards and improves neighborhood appearance in primarily low to moderate income neighborhoods (Census Tracts 201, 202, 203 , 204 and 206). 2 CITY OF PASCO 2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSAL SUMMARY -JULY 18, 2019 11 Pasco Neighborhood Business District Improvements -Requested: $865,000 Recommended: $360,084 Additional CDBG funds are requested for pedestrian safety and disability access improvements to downtown Pasco Nieghborhood Business District in the Vicinity of 4th and Lewis Streets between 2nd and 4th, and Clark and Columbia. 9 SECTION 108 -DEBT REPAYMENT -Requested: $200,000 Recommended: $200,000 CDBG funds are requested for continuing the multi-year Peanuts Park restoration project Phase 3 design documents. Funds are used to redesign the community park which includes the Fanner's Market Pavilion, construction includes replacement of existing curb, gutter, sidewalk, accessibility improvements, and replacement of aging water/sewer lines. 3 2020 Projects and Activities -Recommended 0001 Project Administration SUM $140,000.00 Activity Activity Matrix/Citation Nat Objective Obj Outcome Proposed Recommended CDBG Program Administration GoalStratObj: All 21A 570.206 Program Administration StrategyDesc: Program Administration N/R 570.205 SLE Availability/Accessibility 79156 $140,000.00 Table3Desc: CDBG funds provide for salary and benefits for the Block Grant Administrator to plan, administer and provide for the successful delivery of housing , com munity development and economic activities. The City receives funds for CDBG , HOME and NSP activities. The Block Grant Adm inistrator ensures compliance with local, state and federal rules , regulations and laws for programs that primarily benefit low to moderate income people in Pasco. 0002 Public Services SUM $89,000.00 Activity Activity Matrix/Citation Nat Objective Obj Outcome Proposed Recommended Civic Center Recreation Specialist 05Z 570.201(e) LMA 570.208(a)(1 ) Goa/StratObj: 3 Homeless interventions and prevention, and supportive services SLE Availability/Accessibility 32600 StrategyDesc: Focus on the basic living needs of lower-income households and individuals by addressing one or more priority populations and needs. $20,000.00 Table3Desc: CDBG funds provide a portion of the salary and benefits for recreation specialist at the Civic Center. This facility's program is to provide recreat ion programs for at risk youth and families in the immediate service area. Martin Luther King Commun ity Center Recreation Specialist 05Z 570.201(e) LMA 570.208(a)(1 ) GoalStratObj: 3 Homeless interventions and prevention, and supportive services SLE Ava ilability/Accessibi lity 58950 StrategyDesc: Focus on the basic living needs of lower-income households and indivi duals by addressing one or more priority populations and needs. $20,000.00 Table3Desc: CDBG funds provide a portion of the salary and benefits for recreation specialist at the Martin Luther King Center. This fa c ility's program is coordinated with the YMCA , Salvation Army and Campfire USA, who all collaborate to provide education and physical activities to schoo l age ch ild ren and families in the Kurtzman neighborhood service area. Senior Citizen's Center Recreation Specialist 05A 570.201 (e) LMC 570.208(a)(2) GoalStratObj: 3 Homeless interventions and prevention, and supportive services SLE Availabi lity/Access ibility 1000 StrategyDesc: Focus on the basic living needs of lower-income households and individuals by addressing one or more priority popu lations and needs. $20,000.00 Table3Desc: CDBG funds provide a portion of the salary and benefits for recreation specialist to oversee and operate program at Pa sco's s en ior center . Th is faci lity's program provides supervision and leadership necessary for programs serving the elderly of Pasco with support services , nutrition , hea lth and living skills support. Mo11day, June 24, 2019 No11CDBG $20,488.00 NonCDBG $49,375.00 $71 ,500.00 $198,739.00 Page 1of4 YMCA Martin Luther King Community Center Recreation Program 05Z 570.201(e) LMA 570.208(a)(1) Goa/StratObj: 3 Homeless interventions a nd prevention, and supportive services SLE Availability/Accessibility 58950 StrategyDesc: Focus on the basic living needs of lower-income households and individua ls by addressing one or more pri ority populations and needs. $20,000.00 Table3Desc: CDBG funds provide YMCA recreation programs at the Martin Luther King Center. Th is facility's program is coordinated with the YMCA, Salvation Army and Campfi re USA, who all collaborate t o provide education and physical activities to school age children and their families. Pasco Recreation Scholarship Fund Goa/StratObj: 3 050 570 .201(e) LMC 570.208(a)(2) Homeless intervention s and prevention, and s upportive services SLE Affo rdabi lity 230 StrategyDesc: Focus on the basic living needs of lower-income households and individua ls by addressing one or more priority populations and needs. Table3Desc: CDBG funds provide funds to help low-income youth participate in recreation programs . Arc Theraputic Recreation Scholarship Fund 058 570.201(e) LMC 570.208(a)(2 ) GoalStratObj: 3 Homeless interventions and prevention, and supportive services SLE Availability/Accessibility 20 StrategyDesc: Focus on the basic living needs of lower-in com e households and individuals by addressing one or more priority populations and needs. Table3Desc: CDBG funds provide funds to help disabled adults participate in recreation programs . 0003 Economic Opportunities SUM $4,000.00 $5,000.00 $100,000.00 Activity Activity M atri.x/Citation Nat Objective Obj Outcome Proposed Recommended Pasco Specialty Kitchen Technical Assistance 188 570.203(b) LMJ 570.208(a)(4) GoalStratObj: 2 Community, neighborhood & economic development StrategyDesc: Support businesses that create permanent jobs for lower-income residents. EO Availability/Accessib ility 15 $100 ,000.00 Table3Desc: CDBG funds provide for wages, salaries and benefits for Techni ca l Assistance at the Pasco Specialty Kitchen, a certified commercial incubator kitchen. By providing technical assistance to small startup food-related businesses the Pasco Specialty Kitchen improves their success rate by helping them to establish and achieve their goals. In consideration for technical assistance, th e startup bu s inesses agree to create and/or make jobs available to 14 low-to-moderate income persons. Monday, June 14, 1019 $35,000.00 $2,000.00 $20,000.00 NouCDBG $69,868.00 Page 1of4 0004 Dece11t Housing SUM $81,468.00 Activity Activity Matrix/Citation Nat Objective Obj Outcome Proposed Recomme11ded CHIP Minor Reh ab Program 14A 570.202 LMH 570.208(a)(3) DH Affordability 2 $81,468.00 Goa/StratObj: 1 Increase and preserve affordable housing choices StrategyDesc: Sustain or improv e the quality of existing affordable housing stock. (Support acquisition or rehabilitation , code enforement, energy efficiency improvements , or new construction in targeted neighborhoods.) Table3Desc: CDBG funds provide minor rehabilitation , emergency repairs and/o r construction of wheelchair ramps or bathroom accessib ility remodels for very low to low income households. Thi s population includes frail, elderly and disabled (City-wide). It i s estimated that 3 ho useholds, typi cally very low in come will be assisted . 0005 Public Facilility Improvements Activity Activity Heritage Demon stration Garden & Park ing M atrix/Citatio11 03G 570.201(c) Nat Objective LMA 570.208(a)(1) Goa/StratObj: 2 Co mmunity, neighborhood & economic development Obj Outcome EO Sustainabil ity SUM Proposed R ecomme11ded 32 StrategyDesc: Supp ort th e revitalization o f neig hborhoods by improving and s upporting publi c facilities that serve low-and moderate-income neighborhoods and household s. Table3Desc: CD BG funds are requested fo r facility improvements at the Fanklin County Historical Society Museum . Fa cil ity imp rovements include Heritage Demonstration Ga rd en and site preparation fo r pa ved parking lot at th e new Annex building C ertified Commercial Kitchen Facility Rehabilitation -Kitchen Expansion 14E 570.202 LMC 570.208(a)(2) GoalStratObj: 2 Community, neighborhood & economic development EO Sustainab ility 25 StrategyDesc: Support the revita lizat ion of neig hborhoods by improving and supporting public fa cilit ies that serve low-a nd moderate-income neighborhoods an d households. Table3Desc: CDBG funds are requested fo r facil ity improvements at th e Pasco Specialty Kitchen. Facility improvements include redesign of the kitchen area to reconfigure hood space and add one additional kitchen. 0006 Code Enforcement S UM $70,000.00 Activity Activity Matrix/Citation Nat Objective Obj Outcome Proposed R eco mmended Code Enforcement Officer 15 570.202(c) LMA 570.208(a)(1) SLE Sustainab ility 500 $70,000.00 Goa/StratObj: StrategyDesc: Tab/e3Desc: Inc rea se and preserve affordable housing choices Sustain or improve the quality of existing affordable housing stock . (S upport acquisition or rehabilitation, code enforement, energy effic iency impro vements, o r new construction in targ eted neighborhoods.) CDBG funds provide a portion of the salary and benefits for one of five code enforcement officers to help bring approximately 520 properies i nto complian c e wi th City codes. Code enforcement encourages property owners to maintain ho usi ng u nits to minimum property standa rds and i mproves neighborh ood appearance in primarily low to moderate in come neighbo rhoods (Ce nsus Tracts 201 , 202, 203, 204 and 206). Monday, J1111 e 24, 2019 NonCDBG No nCDBG $7 ,500.00 $50,000.00 Non CD BG $220,000.00 Page3 o/4 0007 Community Infrastructure Activity Activity 388 Pasco Neighborhood Business District Improvements Matrix/Citation 03L 570.201(c) Nat Objective LMA 570 .208(a)(1) Goa/StratObj: 2 Com munity , neighborhood & economic development Obj Outcome SL E Availabi lity/Accessibility StrategyDesc: Improve access fo r perso ns with disabi lities and the elderly by im proving streets and sidewalk systems. S UM $360,084.00 Proposed Recommended 10060 $360,084.00 Table3Desc: Additio nal CDBG funds are requested for pedestrian safety and disa bi lity access improvements to downtown Pasco Nieghborhood Business District in the Vicin ity of 4th and Lewis Streets between 2nd and 4th, and Clark and Columbia. 0008 Neighborhood Revitalization Activity Activity SECTION 108 -DEBT REPAYMENT Matrix/Citatioll 19F 570.206 Nat Objective LMA 570.208(a)(1) GoalStratObj: 2 Commun ity, neighborhood & economic development SUM $200,000.00 Obj Outcome Propose d Recommended SLE Avai lability/Accessibility 29295 $200,000.00 StrategyDesc: Support the revitalization of neigh borh oods by improvi ng and supporting pub lic facilities tha t serve low-and moderate-inco me neighborhoods and households. Table3Desc: C DBG funds are requested for continuing the mul ti-year Peanuts Park restoration project Ph ase 3 design documents. Fu nds are used to redesign the community park which includes the Farmer's Market Pavilion , construction includes replacement of existing cu rb, gutter, sidewa lk , accessib ility improvem ents , and replacement of aging water/s ewer lines. $1,040,552.00 Mo11day, Ju11e 24, 2019 No11CDBG $700,000.00 N o11CDBG $0.00 $1,444,470.00 Page 4 of4 A RESOLUTION RESOLUTION N0 .~9 designating the Planning Commission as the Block Grant Advisory Committee and establishing a Council policy regarding Community Development Block Grant funding for the City of Pasco. WHEREAS, the city is obligated to develop a local annual block grant program supporting national objectives; and, WHEREAS, federal block grant regulations provide latitude to local governments in developing their annual block grant program to meet local housing and community development needs; and, WHEREAS, local community development needs center around housing, infrastructure, parks, recreation, economic development and community revitalization; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: Section 1. That the Planning Commission be designated as the City's Block Grant Advisory Committee to assist in development of the Community Development Block Grant Program. Section 2. In developing the annual block grant program, the city will consider only projects that address community development needs in the areas of housing, parks, community sponsored recreation, infrastructure, community facilities, economic development, removal of substandard and hazardous conditions, planning, and other activities that relate directly to improving the physical environment of the city. No social service programs as defined herein below will be funded with block grant dollars. Section 3. The expansion or construction of physical facilities utilized to house social agencies will be considered as an eligible activity under the city's block grant program. Facility and construction expansion does not include minor maintenance and upkeep such as painting and floor covering replacement, nor does it include equipment purchases. Section 4. For purposes of this policy, social service programs are those programs carried on by non-profit organizations (including governmental agency) designed to provide health, welfare, educational and similar activities dealing with the welfare of individual persons. Programs operated by the City of Pasco such, as recreational programs, are not included in this definition. PA~SED by the City Council day of Au r;:y&4 , 1991. ATTEST: ~d)~ Catherine D. Seama~Clerk ity Attorney MEMORANDUM DATE: June 24, 2019 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Angela R . Pitman, Block Grant Administrator ~ SUBJECT: Background 2020 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM ALLOCATION AND ANNUAL WORK PLAN (MF# BGAP2019-004) Pasco entered into a HOME Consortium Agreement with Richland and Kennewick in 1996 making the City eligible for Federal HOME funds. The Agreement was renewed through 2023. Each year an annual action plan is required to be prepared and submitted to HUD for use of estimated funds for the following program year. Estimated Funds Available It is estimated that the 2020 annual entitlement grant to the HOME Consortium will be $430,000. Each member city is allocated an equal share of the entitlement after 10% Set-Aside for Administration and 15% Set-Aside for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). Pasco's share of the entitlement is estimated to be $107 ,000 when the remaining funds are split equally between the three cities. HOME Program income estimated in 2020 is $100,000 and may be used for Down Payment Assistance or an Eligible CHDO Project depending on need . These estimates are based on the 2019 HOME Allocation. There is always some question regarding actual funding levels approved by Congress. Actual available funding for these FY 2020 activities will remain in question until the early part of the year when the HOME allocation is made by Congressional Resolution and an amendment to the Annual Action Plan my be necessary. If funding levels are lower than estimated, activity funding may need to be reallocated accordingly. Any program income received may be allocated for eligible down payment assistance or CHDO development projects. Planning & Administration HUD regulations state that the amount of HOME Funds obligated within a program year to support planning and administration activities may not exceed 10% of the entitlement. This is awarded to Richland annually as the Lead Agency of the HOME Consortium to manage all activities. Member cities are provided funds for planning and administration from 10% of program income received from completed projects within their jurisdiction. CHDO Set-Aside Each year a minimum of 15% of the entitlement grant must be set-aside to help Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) add to the permanent affordable housing stock. The CHDO set- aside funds may be combined with program income for a development project that will be selected through a competitive RFP process. Proposed Activities HOME funds are based on need and income eligibility and may be used anywhere within the city limits, however, neighborhoods designated as priority by Pasco City Council receive first consideration. Funding is first targeted in the Longfellow and Museum neighborhoods, then within low-moderate income census tracts (201, 202, 203 and 204). If HOME funds cannot be applied to those areas, then they are used as needed within the Pasco City limits for the be nefit of eligible low-moderate income families. PY 2020 Funding Sources Budget Units 2020 Entitlement & Estimated Program Income $ 207,000 .00 $ 207,000.00 2020 Proposed Activities 2020 Restricted for Administration $ 10,000.00 2020 Downpayment Assistance (up to 20% of purcha se) $ 181,000.00 4 2020 Closing Costs (up to $4,000) $ 16,000.00 $ 207,000.00 4 Recommendations After discussio ns and staff evaluation , it is recommended that anticipated 2020 HOME entitlement funds be allocated to the First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. A contingent project for new construction infill or tenant based rental assistance should also be added if needed to meet timeline ss. The activities set forth above would best meet the City's Consolidated Plan and be most effective in carrying out the objectives for the City in 2020. If conditions of the housing market make it difficult to use funds as planned, Pasco may consider joining forces with Kennewick and Richland to allocate unused fund s for CHDO acquisition and/or infrastructure for low-income rental housing projects as permitted in the interlocal agreement. Your review and recommendation to the City Council would be appreciated. Therefore, we propose the following Motion: MOTION: I move the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the u se of funds for the 2020 HOME Investment Partnerships entitlement as recommended by Staff (or "as amended"). The City Staff would like to thank the members of the Planning Commission for your time and assistance. /arp DATE: T O: FROM: SUBJECT: Background MEMORANDUM June 24 , 2019 Planning Commiss io n Angela R . Pitman, Block Grant Admini strat or {ttp 2020 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NS P) ALLOCATION AND ANN UAL WORK PLAN (MF# BGAP2019-005) The City received a total of $426,343 in CDBG funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program through 20 10. The C ity has recovered 16 foreclosed properties to date, more than double the estimated amount. Down payment ass istance has been provided to 12 homebuyers, three a re below 50% of median income w hi c h acco unt s for 43% of the funds used. T he C ity ha s a lso purc h ased a nd rehabilitated fou r homes, w hi ch have been sold to income eligibl e households. Estimated F unds Available As a subrecipient under Commerce's Nei g hborhood Stabilization Program (NSP l ), City of P asco ha s r equ ests to transfer program income from NSPI [08-F6401-014] to it s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as authorized by the Notice of Neighborhood St ab ilizati o n Program: C hanges to C loseout Requirements related to Program Income (Program Income Notice) published in the Federal Register on June 14, 20 16 (8 1 FR 38730). The NSPl program income specified in this request was generated under the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) system activity numbers (03-8009, 04-8009 & 09-8009). As of December 3 1, 2 01 8, C ity of Pasco s h ows NSP l program income on hand in the amount of $80,468. This amount represents all NSP 1 program income less all ocat ed NSP l expenses coll ected since the grant close o ut. The p rogram of thi s amount, we are requesting to transfer $80,468 ofNSPl program income fro m DRGR to the Integrated Disbursement Informatio n (IDIS) system for receipt to the CDBG program as program income. As required, City of P asco h as u sed 27% o f its NSP 2 grant and program income to assist household s whose incom es are less than 50% of the area median income (the LH25 set-asid e requirem ent). City of Pasco re quests continue d autho riz ation to transfer future NSPJ program income into the C it y 's CDBG entitlement program o n a program year bas is. T he City w ill include a ll NSP I program income transferred to it s CDBG program in its annua l action plan to HUD. In addition, a ll transferred NSPI program income will be subject to appli cable C DBG requirements as further specified in the Program Income Notice. Proposed Activities Staff proposes the funds be used to provide ow ner occu pied rehabilitation for up to three hou sehold located in target areas in the low-moderate cen sus tracts (20 1, 202, 203 , and 204) per below : PY 2020 Funding Sources Budget Units 2018 Program Income Remaining (SF425, 12/31/18) $ 80,468.00 $ 80,468.00 2020 Proposed Activities 2020 Restricted for Administration $ 8,017.00 2020 Down Payment Assistance/Minor Rehab $ 24,000.00 2020 Down Payment Assistance/Minor Rehab **25% $ 4 8,451.00 2 (LH25 Set-Aside) $ 80,468.00 3 Recommendations After discussions and staff evaluation, it is recommended that the activities set forth in above would best meet the C ity 's Conso lidated Plan and be most effective in carrying o ut the objective s for the City in 2020. A contingent project may be added if funds are not able to be used as planned. NSP program income may be converted to CDBG program income a nd used for eligible affordable hou sing projects. Your review and recommendation to the City Council would be appreciated. Therefore, we propose the following Motions: MOTION: I move the Planning Commi ssion recommend the City Council approve the use of funds for the 2020 Neighborhood Stabili za tion Program (NSP) entitlement set forth above , as recommended by Staff. MOTION: I move the Planning Commission recommend the City Council appro ve the use of fund s for the 2020 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) entitlement set forth above, as amended. The City Staff would like to thank the members of the Planning Commission for your tim e and assistance. /arp I I n~tys<f r,o ._,r ra '- MEMORANDUM TO PLANNING COMMISS ION PLANNING COMMISSION MEET ING City Hall -525 North Third Avenue -Council Chambers DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: 7:00 PM Planning Commi ss ion Rick White, C&ED Director Comprehen sive Plan Update Here are several drafts of item s for our Comprehensive Plan update. The se are not final version s -you r review and sugge stion s are criti cal as we pos ition ourselve s to as semble the entire doc ument and go throu gh public review proce ss toward s the end of the year. The Land Cap acity Analysi s, Goal s and Polic i es Chapter, Land Use, and Capital Facilities Elements and the preferred Land Use Map (Alternative 3 in the Draft EIS) are attached . Work on the other elements is continuing and will be forwarded to you as they b ecome available . M emo to the Planning Commission 1 Ju ly 18, 2019 6/17/19 Land Capacity Analysis City of Pasco Introduction The purpose of the land capacity analysis (LCA) is to identify the City of Pasco's availability of land to accommodate projected population for the next 20 years. The study analyzes existing vacant and under-utilized parcels within the existing City limits and UGA, and identifies number of persons it can accommodate during the planning timeframe. The difference between the projected population and the existing land capacity will identify whether the City has ad e quate land, or will need additional land to meet the futu r e growth needs. This study finds that additional land is required for the City to be able to accommodate the 20-year population growth. The study is based on GIS data and planning assumptions for a long term period. Therefore, growth outcome can vary from the result of this analysis based on factors such as land owners' choice, availability of infrastructure, and other market factors. This analysis provides a broad understanding for the City to plan ahead and prepare for future growth. Methodology 1. Identify developable land in the City limits and existing UGA • Identify vacant land • Identify under-utilized land • Subtract the following: 20% for right of way, 20% market factor and 5% environmental factor to identify net developable land 2 . Calculate housing units on developable land in the City limits and existing UGA • Developable land area is multiplied the maximum density in each zoning and land use category 3. Identify existing land capacity to accommodate future population • Multiply housing units with OFM household sizes 4. Different between the OFM projected population and the existing capacity identifies the City's adequacy or insufficiency of land supply within the existing UGA boundary Data gaps: The data doesn't take into consideration other prohibiting factors of growth, such as lack of access, and utilities in parts of the City. Projected Growth The Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) provides a low, medium and high projection for each county. County population estimates are then assigned to the cities within the counties based local processes. Pasco Land Capacity Analysis -Draft 1 6/17/19 The 2018 OFM population estimate for Pasco is approximately 73,590. Over the years the population of Pasco has represented 80 percent or more of the total County population. As a result, the County has a lways assigned 80 percent of the OFM County population projections to Pasco for Comprehensive Planning purposes. Historically the 80 percent assignment has been based on the OFM mid-range projection. Within the planning horizon the City of Pasco will need to anticipate a growth scenario where the County population reaches about 152,285 in the year 2038. With 80 percent of that population assigned to Pasco the City's population is expected to reach about 121,828 by 2038. This is an increase of 48,238 over the current City population. Table 1 below provides the City's population projection for the next 20 years. Table 1: Population Estimates Franklin County and the City of Pasco Franklin County Pasco 1 2018 93,541 73,590 2028 121,792 97,434 2038 152,285 121,828 10 year increase 30,493 23,844 20 year increase 58,744 48,238 Residential units needed in Pasco in 10 7,522 years Residential units needed in Pasco in 20 15,217 years lOFM Medium Series. Historically, Pasco's share has been 80 percent of the County population. 2Based on OFM -household size: 3.17 Residential Land Capacity Step 1 : identify vacant and under-utilized land in the City limits Parcel data used for the land capacity analysis was updated as of October 2018. Parcels were aggregated into two categories, within the City Limits and within the UGA. Tax exempt parcels were also excluded from the analysis. This eliminated parcels not available for residential development due its ownership and included parcels owned by the City of Pasco or Franklin County, the Pasco School District, Port of Pasco, state agencies and educational facilities. Underutilized parcels were identified by referring to the Land Market Value and Improvement Value attributes from the parcel data set. The following steps provide the process for identify the parcel types. Po sco Land Capacity Analysis -Draft 2 6/17/19 Step 1: Select parcels where La nd Ma rket Value is greater than or e qua l to the Improvement Va lu e Step 2: From the remaining parcels, select those where the Improveme nt Value was e qua l to 0. These parcels were identified as Vacant. Step 3 Underutilized data was co ll ected from the parcels where th e LMV >= Impr V a nd where the lmpr was greater than zero. To further refine these data, those within res idential districts a nd th at were 2x to 3x greater than the zo ning minimum were selecte d. This res ulted in two sets, unde rutilize d parce ls at 2x the z oning minimum and a seco nd set at 3x th e zo ning minimum. Ta bl e 2: Vaca nt and under-utilized l land in the City Zone Description Land use Vacant Underutilized Underutilized density l a nd acres 2 -3 acres 3+ unit/acre ac r es times h ig h er times higher than Zon ing tha n Zoning minimum minimum R-1 Lo w Density 4 283.02 0.31 5.39 Re s idential R-1-A Lo w Density 4 14.45 -- Residentia l Alternate R-1-A2 Low Density 4 0.58 -- Residential Alte rna t e R-1/PUD Low Dens ity 4 --- Residential Planned-Unit De velopment R-2 Medium De ns ity 20 17.31 0.19 - Residential R-3 Medium De ns ity 15 12.19 0.20 10.68 Re sidentia l R-4 High Density 29 0.8 2 -- Res id e ntia l Pasco Land Capac ity Analysis-Draft 3 6/17/19 Zone Description La nd use Vacant Und erutilized Underutilized density la nd acres 2 -3 acres 3+ unit/acre acres tim es higher times higher than Zoning than Zoning minimum minimum R-S-1 Suburban 4 16.92 -- R-S-1/PUD Suburban Panned-4 27.19 -- Unit Development RP Residential Park 20 0.67 -- RS-12 Suburban 3 43.20 -50.36 RS-20 Suburban 2 173.06 8 .86 84.54 RT Re s identia l 3 6 .90 -- Transition Total 596.30 9.56 150.96 Total acres 596.30 160.52 l !ncludes lots twice or higher than minimum lot size required in the zoning Step 2: Identify vacant and under-utilized land in the existing UGA This section identifies vacant lands within the current VGA. However, it doesn't take into consideration some limiting factors for redevelopment such as land not being available in the next few years. For example, lands consist of the American Rock gravel pit may not be available in the planning timeframe. Therefore, not a ll the vacant land id entified here may be available for development. Another challenge within the VGA is the vacant land in western Pasco. Much of these lands consist ofremnant parcels created from poor subd ivision practices. Th e placement of houses in the path of future streets, the creation of very long narrow lots and the surrounding of large parcels with houses with no future access points limits opportunities to further divide property for home construction. Table 3: Vacant and under-utilized land in the existing UGA 1 Land Use Density Vacant land Under-utilized Residential -High Density 29 Residential -Low Density 4 255 .29 64.54 Residential -Mixed 20 13.45 Residential I Commercial -Mixed 29 Pasco Land Capacity Analysis -Draft 4 6/17/19 Total I I 268.74 I 64.54 1 Doesn't include Broadmoor area Step 3: Identify developable land The City's current inventory indicates about 20% of land used for road right of way. A 20% deduction ofland for right of way, 20% for market factor and 5% for environmental constraint are considered. The Washington State Department of Commerce defines "market factor" as the " ... fina l deduction from the net develop a ble area to account for lands assumed not to be available for devel opment during the planning period ." RCW 36.70A.110(2) states that cities and counties have di scretion by consideri ng local circumstances to determine the appropriate market factor. Table 4 and Figure 1 identify developabl e residential lands with the City limits and UGA. Table 4 : Developable land in the existing UGA 1 Acres 20% ROW 20% 5% env. Developable (A) (8) market (D) acres factor (C) {A- (B+C+D)} Vacant land in the City 596.30 119.26 119.26 29.82 327.97 limits Underutilized land in 160.52 32.10 32.10 8.03 88.29 the City limitsl Vacant land in existing 268.74 53.75 53.75 13.44 147.81 UGA 1 Under-utilized land in 64.5 4 12.91 12.91 3.23 35.50 existing UGA 1 Doesn't include Broadmoor area Pasco Land Capacity Analysis -Draft 5 6/17/19 Figure 1: Vacant and Under-utilized Residential Parcels .......... "' -.11 Pasco Land Capacity Analysis Department of Community & Econom ic Development ~-'""'*"'-"""' -------UGA_·_~_ ......... _,..,_,. --------l8!lllE ---O aor.- B::=hM._.,, Vacant & Undarutilized Parcels Step 4: Identify current residential capacity --- This analyzes developable land by each zoning district in order to identify the residential units that can be available in future. The residential units are multiplied by the household size of 3.17 per OFM data. The number of units for Broadmoor area is the mid-range development projection in the Broadmoor master plan. Table 5: Number of Buildable Units in the Vacant and Under-utilized Parcels Description density City limits UGA unit/ acre Vacant Under-Vacant Under- utilized utilized Low Density 4 566 11 562 142 Residential Low Density 4 29 Residential Alternate Low Density 4 1 Residential Pasco Land Capacity Analysis -Draft 6 6/17/19 Description density City limits VGA unit/ acre Vacant Under-Vacant Under- utilized utilized Alternate Low Density 4 Residential Planned-Unit Development Medium Density 20 173 148 Residential/ Residential Mixed Medium Density 15 91 84 Residential High Density 29 12 Residential Suburban 4 34 Suburban Panned-4 54 Unit Development Residential Park 20 7 Suburban 3 65 80 Suburban 2 173 100 Residential 3 10 Transition Total 1,215 275 710 142 Total units 1,490 852 Table 6 : Residential capacity Acres Capacity for Population to additional be residential accommodated units Developable land in the City 428 .2 0 1,490 4,723 limits Developable land in existing UGA 184.81 852 2,700 Pasco Land Capacity Analysis -Draft 7 6/17/19 Broadmoorl I 17,0001 22,190 Current capacity including Broadmoor. 29,613 lBroadmoor master plan Table 7: Gap in future land supply 20 year population Current capacity in the City Gap projection and existing UGA 48,238 29,613 18,625 ( 48,238 -29,613) The City needs to accommodate additional 18,625 persons outside the current UGA and City limits Land Needed Step 5: Identify various land use needs This section identifies other categories of land needed to serve the additional 18,625 people. Although the City currently has adequate land to meet the current commercial need, it is anticipated that additional commercial land will be needed in the areas where additional population will reside in order to promote a planned walkable and sustainable community. There is currently about 4,925 acres of industrial lands within the City limits and UGA. Much of these lands are owned by the Port of Pasco. The area between Highway 395 and Railroad Avenue north of the existing City Limits and UGA boundary is zoned for industrial development and is within a County Industrial LAMIRD. There is about 685 acres in this area. The Port seeks to utilize this land with City utilities by including this into the UGA. The intent is to maintain the same industrial land use with adequate facilities for economic development. Table 6: Land needed Land Use Per capita ratio Per capita ratio Land needed (with road r.o.w.) goal (acres) Residential 0.114 0.100 1,863 Commercial 0.023 0.023 427 Public Lands 0.012 0.012 223 Open Space I Park Lands 0.010 0.010 186 Industrial1 685 Total 3,384 lAn existing industrial land use in the county. Adding this to the City's UGA in order to serve the area better with utilities. Pasco Land Capacity Analysis -Draft 8 6/17/19 Proposed in Alternative 3 (This section may not need to be included in the LCA study, but should be in the development of the land use alternative 3 in the EIS) Table 7 indicates the allocation of land to different uses. This allocation doesn't separately indicate parks, open space and public use lands. It is currently included in the Low Density Residential land use and should be identified and predesignated as demand of such land uses occur over time. Table 7: Proposed land in the UGA expansion area Land Use Land [acres) Low Density Residential1 1,879 Mixed/Medium Density Residential 298 High Density Residential 114 Commercial 357 2 Airport Reserve 32.55 Industrial 685 Total 3,365 1 Parks and public lands are included in the Low Density Residential land use acres. Locations to be identified at a later pha se with the land use changes. 2Additional commercial lands is assumed to be available through redevelopment on existing corridors over time Pasco Land Capacity Analysis -Draft 9 I I c· ;; L [>. 1ryof ~1 1 r ~!r.2 c:=:J Pasco Urban Growth Boundary -Open Space & Parks -Mixed Residential & Commercial --Medium Residential Low Density Residential [=:J Industrial High Density Residential -Pu blic & Quasi-Public ·-· DNR -Reserve -Commercial -Airport -Reserve Future Land Use Map ~ Broadmoor Planning Area .. --···-··1 i ; City Limits ···-···-· .. • c=~~J Pasco Urb an Growth Boundary D Proposed Urban G rowth Area Boundary FRANKLIN COUNTY z ; Kennewi ck DISCLAIMER: The future land use map is intended to illustrate the general location and distribution of the various catergories of land uses anti cipated by the Comprehensive Plan policies over the life of the plan. City of Pasco -Future Land Use Map (DRAFT) I Updated : May 2019 Department of Community & Economic Deve lopme nt BE NTON COUNTY .-Miles W+' s . Land Use Land Use DRAFT 06/27/2019 RCW 36.70A.070 (1) Introduction The Land Use Element is one of the key components of the Comprehensive Plan. This element identifies the general distribution of the land use designations in the City of Pasco. The land use map shown in Appendix A identifies the general distribution of the various land uses including residential, commercial, industrial, public, open space and reserve areas. Implementation of the land use map is guided through the application of Pasco's Zoning Code. The description and allocation of uses in Table LU-1 identifies the zoning districts that correspond to the land uses designation. The Land Use Element also establishes goals and policies that guide local decision making related to urban development within the City's Urban Growth Area. The Urban Growth Area is a designated boundary for cities (and counties) where growth is intended to be concentrated as a means of controlling sprawl. Goals and policies are available in volume 1 of the Comprehensive Plan. Land use policies are intended to protect critical areas, provide efficient and safe transportation networks, maintain and improve the quality of air, water, and land resources, as well as preserve existing urban neighborhood character. New development is encouraged to locate in urban growth areas where adequate public facilities and services can be provided in an efficient and economic manner. An adequate supply of land will ensure that immediate and future urban needs are met as well as provide for an orderly and efficient transition from low intensity land use to urban land use over time. Land u s e management is the major implementation tool for community development, achieved primarily through the use of zoning and subdivision regulations. The GMA requires each jurisdiction to ensure that adequate land (and facilities) is available to City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan -Volum e 2 1 Land Use accommodate the projected population and anticipated employment growth. For cities, this responsibility includes land capable of being developed at urban densities and intensities. Further, the city and county must cooperate in designating adequate unincorporated lands as the urban growth area (UGA) available for future expansion of the incorporated area through annexation. The Franklin County Cou ntywid e Planning Policies are the framework for inter-local coordination of urban growth and development. There are three significant types of processes used by local governments to enact or carry out regulations that imp lement the comprehensive plan goals and policies : legislative, quasi-judicial, and ministerial actions. It is Pasco's intent to provide procedural stability and consistency for processing development applications by having appropriate land use actions approved administratively, rather than by the legislative or quasi-judicial processes. The Pasco Zoning Code and development standards need to be as clear and as objective in content as possible. The regulations for land development should be framed with appropriate policy direction to support ministerial decisions for permit approval with minimal delay. ' Land Use Designations Land use designations indicate various uses within the City. The urban growth areas (UGA) (Appendix A) within and adjacent to t h e City provide for future land needs that can support growth with adequate urban-level public facilities concurrent with development. The future land use map illustrates the generalized Comprehensive Plan land use designations for the City a nd the UGA. The land use designations represent the adopted policies that support land demand through the year 2038. Eight broad land use designations are used to a ll ow for the necessary flexibility and specificity in applying land use regulations and development standards: • Low Density Residential • Medium Density Residential • High Density Residenti al • Mixed Residential/Commercial • Commercial • Industrial • Public and Quasi Public • DNR Reserve • Airport Reserve • Open Space The airport and associated buffer lands occupy almost 2,300 acres of land within the City of Pasco Co mpreh en s ive Plan -Volume 2 2 Land Use City. While much of this land is zoned for industrial purposes most of it is reserved for airport operations under the Airport Reserve land use and is unavailable for typical industrial development. Likewise, there are over 1,200 acres of DNR (Department of Natu ral Resource) lands within the City and UGA. Table LU-1: Land Use Designations and Criteria, describes the purpose and d esignation criteria for each land use category. The zoning code (Title 25 of the Pasco Municipal Code) includes more detailed information on the specific zoning districts that implement these land use d esignations. Table LU-1 indicates the land areas for each of the land use designations. Table LU-2 indicates the land use distribution w ithin the City and existing UGA. Table LU-1: Land Use Designations and Criteria Classification Purpose and Description Zoning* Parks/Open Space Land where development will be severely All Zoning Districts. restricted -park lands, trail s and critical (Development of parks areas and recreation facilities requires special permit review .) Low Density Residential development at a density of 2 R-S-20, R-S-12 Re s id ential to 5 dwelling units per acre R-S-1, R-1 , R-1-A R-l-A2 Medium Density Single-family dwellings, patio homes, R-2 thru R-4 , RP Re s identi al townhouses , apartments and condominiums at a density of 6-20 dwelling units per acre. Hi gh Density Multiple unit apartments or R-4 Re s idential condominiums at a density exceeding 2 1 units per acre Mixed Residential/ Allow a combination of mixed-use R-1 thru R-4 Commercial res idential and commercial in the s ame C-1 & 0 development . Single-family dwellings, patio homes, townhouses, apartments and condominiums at a density of 5-29 dwelling units per acre. Neighborhood shopping and specialty centers, business parks, service and office uses Commercial Neighborhood, community and regional 0, BP, C-1, C-2, C-3, s hopping and specialty centers, business CR parks, service and office uses Industrial Manufacturing, food processing, storage I-1 , 1-2 , 1-3 and who lesale distribution of equipment and products, ha zardous material storage and transportation related facilities City of Pa sco Comprehensive Plan -Volume 2 3 Land Use C lassification P urpo se and Description Z onin g* Publi c a nd Q u asi -Schools, c ivic c ent ers , fire s tation s a nd By Special P erm it in a ll P ub lic oth er p ubl ic uses district s (except 1-3 wh ich h as vari o us res trict io ns) A irpo rt Re serve Land occupi ed by t he Tri-C iti es A irpo rt 1-1 DNR Reserve Lan d owned by the DNR 1-1 Table LU -2 : Co mpreh ensive Plan Exi s tin g Land Use Design a tio ns and Acreage 1 LAND USE CITY LIMITS UGA TOTAL DESIGNATIONS (Acres) (Acres) (Acres) Residential Lands Lo w De nsity 5 ,3 94.95 1,537.58 6,932 .53 Mi xed De nsity 1,45 7 .6 2 50 5.13 1,962.76 Hi g h Density 154 .11 -154 .11 Subtotal 7,006.68 2,042.71 9,049.39 Commercial Lands M ixed Residenti a l I 44 9 .24 7.02 4 56.26 Commer cial Co mmer cial 1,405 .95 3 4.76 1,440.71 Subtotal 1,855.19 41 .78 1,896.97 Industrial Lands Industrial 3,998.83 926.22 4,925.05 Subtotal 3 ,998.83 926.22 4,925.05 Public I Quasi-Public Lands Gov't Public I Quasi-Public 746 .17 17 .7 3 763 .90 Subtotal 746.17 17 .73 763 .90 Open Space I Park Lands Open Sp ace I Park 626 .17 29 .32 655.49 Subtotal 626.17 29.32 655 .49 Airport Reserve Lands Airport Reser ve 2,060 .3 0 198 .90 2,259 .20 Subtotal 2,060.30 198.90 2,259 .20 DNR Reserve Lands DNR Reser ve 761.37 154.48 915.85 Subtotal 761.37 154.48 915 .85 Parcel Tota l 17,054.72 3,411.13 20,465 .85 Street Rights of Way Street R.O. W. 5,264 .12 Total 2 25,729.96 1 Ac reage figures are d er ive d b ased on the best inform ation an d p a rce l data ava il a ble in GI S. Accuracy ma v va rv depe nd ing on the source of t he inform a t io n, changes in oolitical boundaries or hvdrolog ical Ci ty of Pasco Co mprehensi ve Plan -Vo l ume 2 4 Land Use features, or the methodology us ed to ma p and calculate a particular land u se. 2 These do not include the water area. Land Use Challenges and Opportunities The City of Pasco and the UGA will continue to be faced with demands for change. Between 2000 and 2016, 38,494 new residents made Pasco their home. This population growth, which represented a 120 percent increase since 2000, has brought with it challenges and opportunities. The challenges have been the greatest along the 1- 182 Corridor particularly as it relates to transportation needs. The following is a brief discussion on some of the land use issues. Central Business District The Central Business District was established to promote a centralized location of businesses and services in and around Pasco's downtown core. As with many other downtowns across the country, the neighborhood experienced a decline in business growth and increasing vacancy from the mid-1970's to the mid-1990's. The rapid growth of Pasco towards the west, along with regional growth of the Tri-Cities decentralized many core downtown businesses districts. [INSERT DISTRICT MAP] The City of Pasco has emphasized business growth and retention in Downtown Pasco with the creation of the Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA). The DPDA, a certified Washington Main-Street Program is able to leverage several resources including the Main Street Tax Credit Program which provides an incentive for contributions to the downtown. Photo source: Tri -City Herald The Pasco City Council has identified the downtown as one of the primary Council Goals and recent infrastructure improvements and planned projects have attracted new business and excitement. The Pasco Specialty Kitchen (PSK), a partnership between the City of Pasco and the DPDA is a thriving incuba tor for entrepreneurs in City of Pa sco Compreh ensive Pla n -Volume 2 5 Land Use the food industry. In 2015, the Washington Legislature passed the Connecting Washington funding package which provided $16 billion transportation investment across the state. Pasco received $15 million to assist with the construction of.the Lewis Street Overpass. Lewis Street is a is a major access way for Pasco's residents as it connects communities from the east to the Downtown, City Hall and services to the west. In coordination with this effort, city staff has been working with the community to develop a revitalization program centered around the Pasco Farmers Market and Peanuts Park. This four- block area will undergo a transformation that includes improvements to the market area, an emphasis on pedestrian oriented streetscape and enhancements to nearby infrastructure. This is expected to break ground in late 2019. [INSERT PHOTOS] Residential Neighborhoods in the Central Core The City of Pasco has many neighborhoods established well before the rapid growth of the 2000's. These neighborhoods, primarily located south of HWY 12 and east of US 395 are near schools, various business for shopping and parks. These homes also provide additional options for renters and homeowners because of the availability of frequent public transportation service and proximity to downtown. A few neighborhoods dating prior to the 1940's are showing signs of aging and in some cases, substandard repair and maintenance. Pasco's code enforcement program has seen noteworthy success in reversing continued physical decline. To specifically address the concerns of growing neighborhood decline, the City prepared a neighborhood redevelopment strategies program in 2004. Similar programs began in 2007 for additional neighborhoods surrounding the downtown and in East Pasco. The redevelopment strategies are implemented through the provision of Community Development Block Grant Programs (CDBG). Non-Conforming Residential Neighborhoods Transitional residential areas are generally characterized as bordering on incompatible land uses or are neighborhoods that are intermixed with commercial or industrial uses. Typically these neighborhoods are zoned for commercial or industrial uses but contain significant numbers of residential dwellings. The dwellings are considered non-conforming and the neighborhoods are planned to transition to their intended commercial and industrial uses. Pasco includes areas where transition from residential to commercial potential were anticipated but did not occur. Because the transition from the original residential uses to the intended uses takes many years these areas are prone to code enforcement difficulties and home owners have challenges in obtaining conventional home loans. City of Pasco Comprehen sive Plan -Volume 2 6 Land Use The primary non-co nforming r es idential area is locate d s outh of "A" Stree t between the BNSF rail line s that serve the Port of Pa sco. Originally developed with s ingle-family homes the neighborhood has bee n transitioning to indus tri a l uses. Homes in the area have b een replaced with trucking firms, construction yards, auto repa ir facilities and an agricultural chemical productio n facility . It is a nticipa t ed this area will continue to trans ition to commercial and indus trial us es during the 20 year planning horizon. Unincorporated Urban Growth Area The unincorporated Urban Growth Area are la nds outside of the City limits but within th e UGA. Thi s land is under the juri s diction of Fra nklin County. In Pasco, the majority of this la nd is between the Franklin County Irrigation District (FCID) Canal and the Columbia River. Hi s torically identified as th e Riverview area, these neighborhoods have developed into rural and low density subdivisions that lack adequate infrastructure including an organized trans portation netwo rk. Th e Riv e r view area contains hobby farm s a nd small p astures intermingled with pocke t s of residential d evelopm e nt on large lots. Bec a u se this area was developed in the County at ve ry low densities the neighborhoods are often served with inadequa t e roads a nd utilities. In 2013 the City annexed 608 acres of Riverview a nd another 688 acres was a nnexe d in 2015. This a rea is surrounded by the City lands and residents in the County benefit from municip a l services (parks, traffic signa l maintenance, e m e rg ency medical service on dema nd, etc.). Th e exis ting development patterns in t h e Riverview a nd unincorporat e d Urban Gro wth Area present a challenge for future planning efforts. The d e lin eation of odd s haped Jots, m a ny without access to the publi c right-of-way alo n g with the construction of hom es and s tructures in locations that blo ck access for future roads a nd str eet s co nn ec tions result in the need for mo re creative zoning codes a nd tools to furth er develop this area. Annexation of Unincorporated Lands Annexation of unin corporat e d properties can only occu r if said properties a r e lo cated within th e Pasco UGA. Properties outside the UGA are n ot e li g ible for annexation. As Pasco is r espon si bl e for pl a nning for a ll la nds within the UGA it is a nticipa ted tha t most of these unincorporated la nds will b e a nnexed to the city during the planning period. Through annexa tion the City can ma nage development more efficie ntly, lo ca t e utilities properly, e ns ure better a lignm ent of s treets a nd provid e higher levels of service to residents within the UGA. Being able to m a nage the develo pme nt of la nds within th e UGA is a n important part of impl e m enting the Comprehensive Pl a n and part of that implementation is achieve d through th e annexation of unin corporated la nd s. The Built Environment The buil t en v ironm ent is a term used to d escrib e the human-made surroundings that provide a settin g for activiti es. Th e vis ua l appearance of our community plays a n important role to the residents a nd businesses in Pa sco. The built e nvironment also City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan · Vol ume 2 7 Land Use assists with potential economic development opportunities as business look to locate in the city. Results from past community surveys and the recommendations of citizen advisory committees attest to this fact. Routine code enforcement, development of tree lined arterials and collectors, gateway improvement projects, enhanced commercial landscaping standards, the 1-182 Overlay District and the Commercial Corridors Design Standards are all an outcome of community concern for a visually appealing urban environment. The implementing regulations for this Plan will continue to have specific design and performance standards to ensure development will make an aesthetically pleasing contribution to the community. Land Use Areas and Compatibility Pasco's land use distribution in intended to place compatible land uses next to each other. Due to the geographic pattern of the City along the Columbia River running east and west, Pasco's land is also distributed east to west with various land use designations. Much of the City's industrial land uses are located on the east side with the airport area abutting it. Residential neighborhoods are mostly located west of US 395. Commercial clusters are primarily located in the central core area and along the 1- 182 corridor as described below. Compatibility of various land uses is based on the intensity of land uses. Generally speaking, industrial is the most intense use due to the impacts of its operations (noise, light, dust, etc.), need of supporting facilities, and overall impact on the land. Natural areas are considered the least intense as there are no developments or improvements on such areas. Therefore, a low density residential next to a heavy industrial land use would be considered incompatible because of the impacts industrial u ses may have on the residences. Appropriately designed buffers, landscaping, and transition areas between uses should be considered between incompatible land uses. Commercial Mixed uses are encouraged in certain areas in Pasco. Such us es are generally mutually supportive of each other. Locating residences, offices, neighborhood shops, cafes, etc. in the same building or same site promotes walkability and reduces the vehicle miles traveled. Land Use and Transportation The relationship between land use and transportation is key to Pasco's future growth. Land use policies must be coordinated with transportation investments and programs. The balance of these two elements must be strategic to ensure future residents and businesses benefit from well-connected neighborhoods that allow us to travel via various modes that include walking, bicycling or public transit rather than solely relying on private a utomobile. City of Pa sco Compre hen sive Plan· Volum e 2 8 Lan d Use Planning Areas There are several di stinct development areas within Pasco's UGA. As discussed be low, these areas will experience varying degrees a nd types of development over the next 20 years. Industrial Lands Industria l and agricultural rel a t e d activities have been encouraged to locate in the northeast and eastern sections of the UGA. These areas already contain or are adjacent to n ecessary infrastructure to support industria l land u ses. The indus tria l la nds of th e community can b e id e ntified b y four distinct geographic areas. Thes e a reas are as follows: • The airport industrial area along North 4 th Avenue • King City/ Columbia East including t he Pasco Processing Center • The Heritage Industrial Park area including Big Pasco • Pasco Kahlotus Highway Area The City and the Port of Pasco have spent many year s d evelo ping utiliti es and stree ts to serve these industrial lands. The buildings within th e Pasco Process ing Center a r e examples of the types of land uses the City has been encouraging to d eve lop through the prudent placem e nt of infras tructure. The City has a lso worked jointly with the Port, TRIDEC, BNSF Ra ilways, a nd private developers to co n struct truck routes a nd a rail spur to attract industrial uses to the Heritage Indus t ria l Park so uth of "A" St reet. Work is a lso on going for a lift s tation and pipeline to ti e th e Pasco Ka hlotu s Hi ghway area into the Industria l waste w a ter reuse facility on East Foster Well s Road. The referenced indu s t r ia l areas have been designated in prior comprehensive plans as indus tria l areas for three d ecad es and the continued d esign a tion as such will preserve the a r eas for indus tria l needs for future generations. Th e industrial la nds associated with the Tri-Citi es Airport like the DNR properties, although zoned for industrial deve lopm e nt are mo s tly unavail a bl e for industrial activities. The bus iness p ark a r ea between the Runway 3L a nd West Argent Ro a d a nd the East Business Park are the only practical a r eas for industrial or commercial deve lopme nt. The remaining 2,27 0 acres of a irport property are d evo t ed to airport operations a nd runway protection. Thes e Airport lan ds h ave been designated as Airport Reserve indicating additional land s z oned for industrial u ses that a r e unavail able for deve lopment. Central Core The central core area of the co mmunity is located generally s outh of 1-182 /395 between Highway 39 5 on the west and High way 1 2 on the east. This a r ea co ntai ns t h e Central Business District, much of the older hous ing stock, th e City Ha ll, the Court Hou se, the main public library, the hospital, School Di s trict Office s, the cemetery a nd several parks. Very littl e land remains to be developed for res identia l uses in this area. Most of the vacant r esidential la nd in the ce ntral core area is locate d in the eastern City of Pasco Comprehe nsive Plan · Volume 2 9 Land Use portion. As discussed elsewhere, the Central core has a moderate stock of older dwellings which fulfill an important role in meeting housing demands for our growing community. These homes benefit from being located near schools, shopping, parks and places of employment. However due to age and deferred maintenance some older homes have fallen in to a state of disrepair. Through the rental licensing program the City has seen some success in reversing physical decay and unsafe housing conditions. The Central Core is where a majority of the City's housing rehabilitation projects have occurred and will continue to occur. 1-182 Corridor The 1-182 Corridor is the area of Pasco that has been experiencing a majority of the residential and commercial growth since the initial adoption of the first GMA Plan in the mid-1990's. This area of the community was and is planned for a mix of commercial land uses and a variety of residential development. In keeping with Jong standing Council approved policies commercial land uses have been encouraged around the freeway interchanges at Road 68 and Road 100 while residential development has been directed to areas beyond. Much of the Corridor has been developed in the last ten years but two large tracts (consisting of about 1,000 acres) still remain to be developed. Designating these areas and others within the Corridor for commercial and residential uses following long established land use policies will provide needed land for housing at urban densities and areas for commercial services. An area west of Road 100 and north of Harris Road has been identified as a mineral resource area. This area is currently occupied by the American Rock gravel pit and ready-mix plant. As the pit is completely mined (perhaps before the end of the planning period) this area will lend itself well for future marina development with associated commercial and mixed res idential uses. The Broadmoor Area Plan provides more detailed guidance for future development in this area. The area north of Burns Road along the Columbia River has sometimes been referred to as Columbia Bend. Much of this area has been platted for low density residential development. Because of the bluffs along the eastern section of this area and the fact that much of the area has been platted this area has marginal use for farming. It is anticipated that this area will continue to develop in a low density manner. Through a portion of the planning period this area will continue to be served by on-site septic systems and private community water systems . Riverview When the original GMA plan was adopted in 1995 much of the Riverview area was an unincorporated urban area within Franklin County. Since that time over 3,396 acres have been incorporated into the City. This portion of the UGA has developed in a sprawling low density fashion. As a result the development patterns within the area have already been well established with challenges already described in the previous section under land use challenges and opportunities Prior City and County land use plans have designated much of the Riverview area for City of Pa sco Comprehensive Plan -Volum e 2 10 Land Use low-density residential development. Th e Court Street and Road 68 corridor has been set aside for higher-density residential (mixed-use residential) with some commercial designations at major intersections. The City of Pasco provides water s ervice in Riverview. Water and s ewer service infrastructure is being updated in the area as budgets allow. Expansion of local distribution and main lines will occur concurrent with development per City code. Sewer service is available generally west of Road 100, east of Road 44 and south of Court Street. Past sewer studies indicate much of the area between Court Street and Argent Road will require lift stations to be in most of the annexed neighborhoods. Due to development patterns and the low density nature of the area, it will be very difficult to fin a nce a sewer system to serve the area. The City has and is continually developing pl a ns for the extension of sewer lines into unincorporated po r tions of the UGA. Much of Riverview has and will continue to be designated for low density residential land uses. Properties located conveniently to Road 68 and Court Street will continue to be identified for higher density along with some commercial a nd mi xed residential/commercial being located at key intersections. Broadmoor The Broadmoor area is located on the northwest site of the City, west of Broadmoor Boulevard and north of 1-182. The area is currently largely undeveloped with some agricultural activities and a gravel mining operation. In the past decade, the City has experienced rapid growth on the east side of the Broad moor Boulevard. A master plan is currently being prepared that anticipates a mix of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments in this area during the planning timeframe. Growth Trends and Population Projection Historic Population Growth The official U.S. 1990 Census population for the City of Pasco was just 20,337, a figure tha t escalated considerably during the following years. Growth between 1990 and 2000 was reported at 11,729, a 58 percent increase, but the most significant transformation occurred after the turn of the century. From 2000 to 2010, 27,715 new residents flocked to Pasco, a marked increase of 86 percent. Ov e rall, Pasco's population nearly tripled between 1990 and 2010 from 20,337 to 59,781 based on annual estimates produced by the state Office of Financial Management (OFM). An additional 10,779 residents were recorded thereafter from 2010 to 2016. It must be noted that a portion of the growth mentioned above can be contributed to annexations of unincorporated land. The average annual increase for the period of 2000-2016 was 4.7 percent. During the same period, Kennewick & Richland had average annual population increases of 1.5% and 2% respectively. The 2018 OFM population estimate for Pasco is approximately 73,590. Figure -LU 1: Population Growth in Pasco in the Last 10 Years City of Pa sco Comprehensive Plan -Volum e 2 11 Lan d Use 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Population Forecast The Franklin County Comprehensive Plan projected high, medium and low ranges of population targets for the City of Pasco based on OFM GMA projections provided in December of 2017 and received by the City of Pasco on January 18, 2018. The 2018 OFM projections for Franklin County are contained in Table LU-2. TABLE LU -2. OFM Population Projection for Franklin County Year 2020 2025 2030 2035 2038 Low 70, 114 76,486 82 ,466 89,970 94,306 Medium 79,770 9 1,025 101 ,954 114,470 121,828 High 93 ,109 112 ,931 132 ,493 153 ,705 166,052 Franklin County Population Projections (OFM 2018) Over the years the population of Pasco has represented 80 percent or more of the County population and as a result the County has always been assigned 80 percent of the OFM County population projections to Pasco for Comprehensive Planning purposes. Historically the 80 percent assignment has been based on the OFM mid-range projection. Within the planning horizon the City of Pasco will need to anticipate a growth scenario where the County population reaches about 152,285 . With 80 percent of that population assigned to Pasco the city's population is expected to reach about 121,828 by 2038. This is an increase of 48,238 over the current City population as indicated in Table LU-3. City of Pasco Co mprehens ive Plan -Volume 2 12 Land Use TABLE LU -3. Population Projection for Franklin County and Pasco Year Franklin County Population Pasco Population 1 20 18 93541 73,590 2028 121 ,792 97,434 2038 152285 12 1,828 I 0 year increase 30,493 23 ,844 20 year increase 58,744 48,238 Residential units needed in Pasco in 7,5222 10 year s Residential units nee ded in Pas co in 15,2172 20 years 10FM Medium Series. Hi stori cally , Pasco's s hare has been 80 percent of the County population. 2 Based on OFM -household s ize: 3.17 Employment Forecast Similar to the population growth, Pasco's employment is also estimated to grow at a percentage of Frankli n County's employment growth. Pasco has histo r ically made up about 75 .5% of total jobs in Franklin County (ESD: Persona l communication between the City and ESD staff in April 2019). Based on this, Pasco will expect to increase 15,425 additional jobs in 2018. TABLE LU -4. Emp loyment Projection for Franklin County and Pasco Year Franklin County Pasco Employment E mployment 2018 34,927 26,370 2038 55 ,358 41 ,795 20 year in c rease 20,431 15,425 D ata source: W as hington Emp loy m ent and Security Departm ent Future Land Capacity In order to identify land necessary to meet the future demand, a land capacity analysis was performe d. Th e analys is u sed the City's existing land use density and land in ventory. The first part of this a nalysis is based on the capacity of existing vacant and under- utili zed residential la nd to add a dditiona l units. This does n't refl ect the property owners' intention of developme nt; neither does it require the property owners to deve lop the ir properties. City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan· Volume 2 13 La nd Use In this methodology, all vacant and under-utilized residential lands were identified. Twenty percent of the land was excluded for market factor and five percent was excluded for environmentally sensitive lands in order to estimate the amount of buildable land. Twenty percent of the buildable land area was allocated for infrastructure. The remaining acreage was identified to be buildable and units were projected according to the City's existing land use densities. As shown in Table LU-3, 48,238 persons will be added to the City during the next twenty years planning period. This will require 15,217 residential units (48,238/3.17) considering Pasco's household size of 3 .17 persons/unit based on OFM. TABLE LU -5. Land's Capacity of Future Residential Development Acres Capacity for Population to be additional accommodated residential unit s Developable land in the City 428.20 1490 4,723 limits Developable land in ex is ting 184.81 852 2700 UGA Broadmoor1 70001 22, 190 Current capacity including Broadmoor. 29,613 1Broadmoor master plan Based on the land capacity analysis (Appendix XX) and Table LU-5, at full buildout, about 29,613 persons can be added in the existing City limits and the urban growth area. This leaves the City with the gap in the City's existing land inventory to accommodate an additional 18,625 ( 48,238 -29,613) persons in a full buildout scenario Urban Growth Area Planning The VGA is to include the City and may include territory outside the City if that territory is characterized by urban growth or is adjacent to territory already characterized by urban growth (RCW 36.70A.110). Based on the countywide policies and monitoring of growth trends as well as the jurisdictions' capacities to provide urban-level services and facilities, changes to the UGA are ultimately adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. Pasco's current UGA is illustrated in the Map XX . In order to meet the gap of future land deficit as discussed in the previous section, the City proposes to expand its UGA to the north. Table LV-6 indicates the proposed VGA expansion area and land use categories. Although the City currently has adequate land to meet the current commercial need, it is anticipated that additional commercial land will be needed in areas where the additional population will live in order to promote a planned walkable and sustainable community. City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan -Volum e 2 14 Land Use Table LU-6 -Fu ture La nd Use Designation s a n d Acreage LAND USE CITY LIMITS Existing Proposed TOTAL DESIGNATIONS UGA UGA Residential Lands Low Density 5,394.95 1,537.58 1,879.00 8,811.53 M ixed Density 1,457.62 505.13 298.00 2,260.76 High Densi t y 154 .11 -114.00 268 .11 Subtotal 7,006 .68 2 ,042.71 2,291.00 11,340.39 Commercial Lands M ixed Reside ntial I 449.24 7 .02 456.26 Co mmercial Comm er cial 1,405.95 3 4 .76 357.00 1,797.71 Subtotal 1,855.19 41.78 357 .00 2,253.97 Industr ial Lands Indus t rial 3,998.83 926.22 685 .00 5,610.05 Subtotal 3,998.83 926.22 685.00 5,610.05 Publ i c I Quas i -Public Lands Gov't Public/ Quasi-746.17 1 7.73 763.90 Public Subtotal 746.17 17.73 763 .90 Open Space I Park Lands Open Space I Park 626.17 29.32 655 .49 Subtotal 626.17 29.32 655 .49 Airport Reserve lands Airport Reserve 2,060.30 198.90 32.55 2,291.75 Subtotal 2 ,060.30 198.90 32 .55 2,291.75 DNR Reserve lands DNR Reserve 76 1.3 7 15 4 .48 91 5.85 Subtotal 761.37 154.48 -915.85 TOTA L 17,054.72 3,411.13 3,365.55 23,831.40 Total with existing rights of way 29,095.52 City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan -Volume 2 15 Land Use Figure LU-3: Proposed UGA l• .. Mt c:Jt.M••W.·- ~=~-­r-~::::~ ..... -· ---"°''.U• 1----1 I . . I I . . I I I I j _ l. ! ___ J i [:-1 -...., ·-. L -·--·. I .I ...., ·. I I ) ) Appendix C, Land Capacity Analysis for Urban Growth Area Expansion of this Comprehensive Plan provides a detailed analysis of the urban growth boundary needs for Pasco over the next 20 years. The UGA expansion includes approx imately3,365 acre areas. This includes an area north of Pasco City limits to Clark Road and Dent Road between Broadmoor Boulevard (Rd 100) and generally the Clark addition on the east. West of Broadmoor Boulevard, the boundary will extend to the north near Fanning Road. East of the BNSF main line, the UGA boundary will include part of an industrial LAM I RD between highway 395 and the BNSF rail lines. Future Land Use The future land use map (Map 1) resulted from the public planning process and illustrates the community's vision for the planning period. An Environmental Impact Analysis (EIS) was prepared concurrently with the Comprehensive Plan to identify impacts and mitigations (Vol 3). City of Pa sco Com prehensive Plan -Vol ume 2 16 Capital Facilities RCW 3 6.7 0A .0 70 Introduction La nd use d e ci sions s uch as a nnexa tion or commerci a l versu s r esid e ntia l z oning, e t c., have direct im pacts u p on th e City's fin ancia l ca p a bilities and li ab iliti es in both the immediate a nd d is t a n t futures. Because o f this rela t ionship t h e Growth Managem en t Act [RCW 36.70A.07 0 (3)] r e quires that lo ca l g ove rnments include capital budgeting as a n a ctive pl anning fun cti o n . The GM A r equires t ha t capital bllflg,'t11H-' tacilities plannm~ su p por t the la nd use d e cision s. If there is in suffi cient fu n ding to mee t the in fra structure d e m ands of grow th, the n the la nd u se ele m e nt s h o uld b e a djus t e d to protect th e integrity of the financial capabiliti es of th e res p ective local gove rnmen t. Capital faciliti es p lanning is a t o ol tha t lJeliberatelv id e nt ifies I+»"-publ ic e1<ami natiun the ~s planning. prioritizat ion and fin a n cia l d ecisions n ecessary t o m a inta in a nd improve t h e physical attributes o f t h e City. Ca pital improvem e n t projects a r e based u pon the needs of the co mmunity a nd a r e consistent with a nd promot e the Ci ty's Co mpre he n sive Pl a n. The L 11J1t 1 1 .ic.il!Jti Element dorunll'nts dll PL1Jtal pro1ects ~!kd to accommodatt> pro1cctcd growth, It also identi fies the fu1;inring of the City-provided t,ici li ti~.tlig sourct•s .md levels of financial comm1tnH.'nt and revenues necessary to meet the conn!!Tency requirements of the GMA . Concurrency means that needed rsipital ffls1h!i.~_111ust be installed and av,iilabkJ.Q1 use at the time ot development, or_~i thin a reasonabk lime period following complet ion ot the development. Pasco uses 11J.1n)'.J:.e.\ enuc sources tu fund the capital 1mjlrQ.w11eot pro1ects 1dent1lied in the plan. rndudmg sales tax busmt•ss and occupatwn t.1x, utility rates, state revenues, ~.ind grants. Dn: ~collects park and school impact fees to mitigate P.<lik and school impacts. Impact fees collected dccordjng to the stgndards set in the Ca pital Fa cilities July 2019 1 Past0 Murncipal ode. Htidrr the G~4A ,md ro1111tyw1ck>-t*ntt1~t.11neworlt, *t rh,ltl -gHPNth lu•g111·,--m thP uninroqrnrntPtl rlfei\S-tldji1re11l to a rity. CfHHll1rs use -r-tl+rli r.llher than url-lan standar-Os-tor lwusmg ilM {ttlie1 devt>lojlment Tins p~e ltaS-alway5 left the e-KJlelblYe quest·IHl1S -<\SS-OCIHtffi Wi t h urbat11zatHHl to the-time of dlllH~XiltiHH befo1e thl')' arP .mswerecl The-Qty-ts the solP ·;upplll'r ul proy1de:; water and ·;ewer ullitties; etnergPncy mechrnl-:.er>;ire, anrl-recreat1on :.erv1rrs-w1 t hm the lJrl1t11H-rl·owth ArPa ll 1s ,mocipateil-this will nmt~m1e ,md no JOillt l-H1t1mmg ol urhan ser v1res will <1£-n11 m tlw-n~r future No 1eint tinanring ot mh.m level 11tiht1es-nn<l lilHlit1es is prnposed hv Hie-City The ttl.i11111ng coord1nattttt1 between the Cu111 1tJ• and tl!e=--{.itJ• w1th111 the 1ttttttffifVftfittt•d !JCP. js n·quired l);Y-the GMA .:i:!lfr£tty-&tt!-£-m tttty should ceordfmtre tm rot1s1stent !d1tt! is view(>{J a~ -a GHHHHl!t!g process imd €k•se---rnm1!mattcm -Of'. l,md development stancl,1rcl« for the ll-Flhllt -GH!wt~1--Af:ea. I'> an oh1erltVt.' of thdt il5::::ii t'ffilt1m11ng pron";s. 'Nhen land-tlevt•lopnwnt !.t.indards .ire t>1ll*'r common 111 t;1+H!;1·;tent be!Wt'l'tt-the City cind-(ounty for the Urli,111 Growth A 1 Pa , relative tutu re finannal reliel w1!ll>e-Mt-&y-the Oty's fi!pttal tacihti5b1mget. Arnmlmg to t he GMA. the c;.,p1t,1l i;anhttcs El!.'.!lli:!ll sl1Q1!.lci coJllil1n the follo\\1!1£ 1m~ An inventor y ofex1st111~ (1l!lltal facili ti es. ~ITCils t of the future net>ds for such i;ap1tal faci li ties: Propos~ocations and ,5izes of expanded or new cap1t1l t11cilit1es; A sjx-ycar plan to flname sucl1 capital fanhues : ilnd A requirenwnt to rc;t~s~·ss the L<ind Ust• Element ii funding falls short ot meet!!li;! Gli)ita l facilit jcs' need s, and to en sure consistenry het\vern the L;111dJ.W:..Elc01ent ;ind..th.cJ:i!pital Faci..lli.Jillilrment .im! associated Fi n<lll..(f Plan. Capital Imp rovement Project Development (~!Ital iAlflFIWement flrOJerts cit=e-those maior non 1 ernrnng e!ipend1tures that h.wl:' a u:.eful life ol fin' years er more and a mi111mum fO!;t et $2~.000 Sperilir tyfles -ttl taJHtal tfllf}fovement prOft!HS i11c-lude ill1€--0f'HWre fl!: the toll owing. Ca pital Facil iti es July 2019 ---A.Hy arq11i·;ition ot Janel tor a puhlic 1~ --Any nmstruc.fi6!1 o f a new facility such-a.. d tmbli{· h-1.11klmg, water..Ji1ie~. or t>lay field , or-a» additl-On t&.~lf-t'*Jh•nsmn of ~1t~1 a tacihty· • Any-tion recurring rehah1htC1t1on (1 e , -s-Omet!img wlu rll 1s mlrequent im<I would not be considered ;mnual or otht•r n ·rurrent 111<1mtenance) or IHilj*" repa11 of all <lr il-ilart of ii huilil+ng, its grounds, -0r a taol ity, 0 1 m ~ipment ; ~-hilseBl-majar equi pnH'nt; 2 ... -Any pl mmn~. leas1h1ltt\ engmeermg or <h>.;tgn st11dy f"el 1ted to ~m 111di·ml11,1I rc1p1t.1 l 1nljlHl\'€'1Hent pruw1~.n progrc1m t+iat-1s implemPnt-t'fl t-hrnugl + l4wlffihlH'ilt~.#tffijffiWe!BeHt pr~ Capital Facilities Types The City of Pasco has a w ide range of facilities w h ich operates, maintains a nd plans for capital improvements. These include: • Trans portation system including pedestrian and bicycle fac ili ties; • Pota ble water system (treatment, monitoring (testing), storage, distribution); • Sanitary sewer system (collection syst em, treatment system, monitoring, and testin g); • Storm drainage (collection a nd disposa l syst e ms); • Parks a nd open s pace system; • Public Safety a n d Em ergen cy r esponse facilities (Fire, Pa r amedic, Police); -b-OHll JI I ' \• beattl.tlH 1t 1 )IJ tffirei:l~1 t< WlHI lci!HI .irquisitt-Oh .inc lanrlsl a prng with irrigat i-eH ·;~«;t e m ) l er ;my a nrl all tJill"t!, o-1 th e Ci ty; • Public building construction a nd r emodeling (libraries, city o ffi ces, community centers, maintenance buildings, etc.). Tr.insportatio1 lCJ ~LOJ.©!._fillli_' .i! .i: discussed respecuvely 11ndc1 TJ.,rnsportat100 Element and Par ks <1nd Open Sp~ Element Ill this Comprehens 1 \~ Plan. Pub lic safety .ind emer ge n cy respon se !;1n!ttics arc discussed under Public ~.1·rvices sub ·elcnwnt 111 this Compreh ensive Plan Special service districts a nd utili ty compa ni es r e present a n additional range of capital facilities . These are: • Sc h ools; • Public utility districts; a nd • Irrigati on dis tricts. Capital Budgeting Project Consideration Factors M.Jm facto r s, n ronstl cred 111 uu~I, nnmt; p[Q£.l' ·~ \ 1th the intent to unplemcnt the co111munity's \'tSJOn . As discussed 111 the Land Use Element. t he City is expected to !ldd additional 48,000 new resid ents by the year '038. Ms1in ta inin2 ser vices for exjstin~ !lfilgh b o rhoods illld pliJn ni ng fQr f 1t ure growth. both ,ire crucial 1n the capital fac il ities pl,111 n ing. In t he !:lil>.lli!l Jiill.lilli:.s.....!>lanning . consideration is given to ma111 t ai n 111g compliance with the Growth Management Art to p rovide adl•q u,1te facilities tor lllJlli1li. This also ronsi d ers up2rnd c a nd replacement of aging t;ic ili tics. In a d di ti on, eligibi li ty fo r gl.:il!ll.:i. w.is also cons ider e d ~ pla n mn_g p rocess. The tollewit~g ffite11a are the lJ<1~1 ~ .ffif decis1e11 111<1lting cencernmg-iww and prepe~etl Capita l Facil ities Jul y 2019 3 ffi»ttlllllllg lap1tr1I lludget items fm the Cit)' ut P-i1!>€0 The 1>rotect must -1denttfy--& {-lt't11 ,md #nmed1.ite ..,af€ty n·sk Hetj*'S~ fiom l!efn1Ftments wlfit:.11 deal p rinnp.illy-w1th pubhr qfety ·;11d1 d!>-14ibtt€ Worlcs. !'"ire and Pohre do nut atttHtlhltl€ally-mee+th1s •,t,rnflanh-Atlnt1ll'r depart11*'Af-such a'> llarl;~ and l{t'lT&iH-On, rould l1rt~.a prnfe(t th.It itdd!esses ,, deaF rtmt m1mt><lmtesakty 15511{'- Public Health lk'1lcltt--ffi-t*thltt-' health 1s J 1111ma1y-t~dt11111 Tiu~ rons1dt'fdttt»H~ public health-is-rt-matal-ttt?tor ,1 matter ot nE'c~yt«ither than ,1 llh1ttl'r ef rhfHt~ ~ l'XamplE', -alt w.iter er ·,1·.,.;e1 ~tlf€'f»-f*mH€-~ Cmrnnual ~ lhlZ mis, howev~, wottllt makt' a water or S(:'Wf'f fll~)ft'H v;rtua11y-ni.mdatory- hegal Requirement M.i ny tedernl-rttttl ~tate gmnh arp rnntingent llfll*l-local Jli1rl1C1Jldtton. ,md "1181 111tergovernme11tal agn·ements req11we-leg;1I rnmplianre. Cau rt nnl!"r'> and JtHlgnwt*5 (E"g .• """lntH~KAftfHl,j)r-O perty OWHt.'f nghb,-iHld ffi WOHtlH'-lltTl l ~lfott'l t1on}-also-rt'fll·~n t legal rrquirement!. which milj' allert c1 (IP proiert;tens1derati011 Alll~t he gt"'eH to blHh ~mg legal H'tJffift>ments (e.g., lt•dpr,11/state ·;tipulati0n that earm¥1ced tu nds nw:.1 he speHt -by a certain date) a nd ant~ leg<1l refjtHH:'lll!"nts {eog,,-pending at111exatim1 wh4ch is Cli llt'EM to ))t',lj)fm)Ved.\ty tllt' end<» tk-e ye<»} Related Prejects 1'11e plannini! ,1hP.icl tor tutu re 1 .J 131 tal pro tects ciln ,1·;:ai;t th!' Ci ty to pdoriti;w and roo rdinate relate\i nre jects. In ;lltt!itjan . lw p la1rn11rn ahead to detern1inl" need'i and r+>~B . the Ci rv wtll he i+1 !tetiff 005jtjo11 tn £-O{lrdinatf> ffil+lt-i n!e-:::fun ding oppom111i t1e: Tiu: can both ira1tt·cwe the surcess ot the p lan and reducr cast:. of the p rn1ert GIP projec.ts--Hl om' category are esse1111,1I to the sucn"'" 01 proiects in 1>t#er rc1tego ries. In some instances, a street sheuld not he de~"·leped until d "to rm drain lh¥.> been rnmplE"ted. {.)hvieu51y, park devt-lo pment <·a11not pFOCt't'll until par.J«and hit!> lwen aCE1 uired. lmt the deve lepnll'nt may also de pend-upen the nimpletion of a street project to provHle .irress te t he parl1 . In a ddit1011 , s1gn1fica nt tecler.il OF state g 1~ 1mght be involvecl ·and the City would IJe requin•d to provide-HS-mc1tc hing share* torft'it t~1e grant Relatt'd protfft.<J. by ~her age11nes may aflfft a-.savmg wh+rh slwukl be pursuefl f&H.sis teocy with .(;urrent Ceminehensive P-lan +he C:MA n·quire·· the r.1p 1tal laftl1t1es plan be 111 cnnrclinatton and rnnsistent ""'ith1n th+L H"ttf!fel-H:'HSIV(> 1>1 m-+lie-l:anit;:if fafilities Hli>ment HlliSt he-f O!lsjst±'ltl--w!th the lambis", tr;1wnrn+lliffe• utihtje<:: ;ind etl1er elements nf the ce1•111rt•hen<::ivo slan Tlw 111 cluElrs t he fina 1lfjn g plan t0 imp lement the plan A master plan fer a 'ipeci!lc cat!"gory Afirnhlic fac1li t1l's-has long term.....ffii1ect1'1es -5t't-dm·mg the plann111g process. ~ <le1lartme»ts have-.in obltg.ation to req.t.H:>sf-.GJP wowfts that support and iffit*'lnent t ill' !>lated goal· itnd objertin", of the eemurehens jvrmaster p lan . Censider.ition Capital Facilit ies Jul y 2019 4 ~net be g1vrn -Hew-W-a»y -proien· that (lee-&-m>tltlflg-to ,u·t1vely unplPment-the 1llrtttm· advt>rse-ly ,1tle<ts the 11lan Net Impact aR Future Operating Budgets ~HlslcllltJal co·,t llHtJdfl Of .1 jlFOposed ('JJLprofl'fl 011 fttlttftYti)efilltllg hud,;et', Of tJ.ie. Gt;i--is an impor1t1nt-l-i!€ffi1 tit the Cit;"" ~tStG!+ t& <-01~4€-p101ert. h+·-settW t'rtM:'s, hvweve1 • .i ptHJet't may g€"He1 atP t>nough revt>1Htt>-to (-lfbet. o r t>ven e;wt>t>d. future opl.'1nt111g wsts-( t!%. water or sewei t1:ei'lt1lH.-'!tt 11la11t sti!dH1111 airport,~}. Othe-F +hete-ttre .iddittonal i~ .f..tttf+ftr -t-ltat ~fn\Hffit>!tb m.iy mrlutlt' tor evahiat10tt . &emtHll the~;e atld1ttHtntl !actors 101 ~W.ra ti~t inrlude p114l-k ~-t-~ o-1:>el,1, +> f-OSI"~ Vlll t€ ~ ( V Ht HHJldt t OIH'ffif-ltHHK -deVeWjHHeiH Why Plan For Capital Facilities As clisrnssui m the 1wlter sectw 1. a C.ipillJ I Facil 1t1es b lt:'ment 1s mand.it ed by the (.!MA ll illiill!fulli.GlPllill.tu:il iti~l~Q~Jll.Jd financing mechanisms ill orde1 to address the City'.s_nirrent .!lli.L future _g[ill\ th . and_.lllf!:I concurm reQl!lfC:Olt'llts of the: GMA The uJtent .ill !ill:'. £i!lillill_ fan!~ planning i:i. lQ._plan ahead m order to r ettc:ctivc maniwement Qf capit.i l investments. It lcwr ages ju r isdictions tQ....Q~heir limited fundjn~ wisely to maxmme the outcome. The plannine process helps jurisdjct10ns prjontrzP pro1ects. coorchnatc related pro1£'l·ts and apply 101 grant oppQitunities. Millll' grant ,llld llli!1Lp1:ru;rams requirl' local governments h.1','.,Q, a b_FP to he eligib le for flm.di.u.g Tl11S C.w ital Fanli.lli'..:i. Element is developc<l l.ll bf> .IQ!IStstcnt with ~ £Q.llllll'.~r plan111ng poli cies and integrated w ith all other plan elements to ensure consjstenry throuL:hout the Compri:hensjw Plan . ~aft' at least three rea!;ons t·o plan tor rap it al fi.iuli t ie·• ( l) till' GMA FPAuiH'" tlw (iliy-to <io segoo~I managemt'llt {21-fil *Ht IHi!Brlgf'tU!;'JH ol 11uh lk f\1HdwrowH1 rnathlgt'metlt and {3) ehgfu11ity-forgrilnts and loans-forn.rr,1s«urture dl.'vf:kmm··nt Growth Manage-me-nt Cap it al fui:i:lm::imprnvemenb p l.ms olFP O!ll' i!I ~11< elelll\'l!b l'f(;]lltrt'c! hy the OJA .• uHI aff':---ff(!lltred tn inrnr por.itt• t he t:o!IA v•ing pnwi~o11 >nsare nPressal)' in -HH> Gemprellen~ive Plall Ill order te Capital Facilities July 2019 d . -llfiwfGt>-filtJ lt al fa fih t ies for Jami clPVt'lflp!l!P!lt that IS CllYISIOIH:'fl Ill the land use element et tht• c~11prehensh·e~ &.-Ma111ta111 the f1Ualtty Al lite t01~1stmg and tuture de·,.elepment lw establi• l11ng antl nh!intainmg level ol sl'rv1re :.ta+1<l.1rds IA1 r.lpital facilities, .fe&rffi»ate and p1 o•mle ronsisteli€y il!llo11g tlw many plal-l5--fuf H~ 1mpravements, 1nrh1diflgf • Other element•, ot the riimprehe11 •,1ve t»aH . 5 • Mastff plans ,ind ot11e1 s-tud1es --0I the lefal-government • Plans !or t ap1tal lc1nlities-ot statt> arnl/or re:>g1rni.1I s1gnihcarKe, • Wit!tS-~ <tt!Jdl Pllt !or.ii gftYffttlllPnts, .ind • ~ l,ms ot-spl:'< 1al d1-,tFl{'ts -1~nsure the-tHJH'ly 1nov1swn ~ -adequ<lte faolilteS-rlS 1 .. 11111 t'd h y-t!w-G MAto ~HJltlOFt €-li1st1ng p-0p11lat11ms HHf future development 4----J+t1trnne1H -al~it-al-lffiltet+s -rtfl&-thei-r-fiA.inring, mflud111g prnien·, to lw lt11<H1ct'Ei hy-nnp<li'I lees ,uH1/or real estille-~cl'rt! t.1!\es-that ilH~ rt1.1tlio11ced Hy-th€-GMA Good Management Ph»!tHH~tOf-€i:Jt*fill...futitttteS iHKf thc1r CO!.ts-e»~-tl.\e+.-itym Ila~ -Gemottstmtl' the nPPtl-1-ttr t.inht1e•; All<i4l1P need Im revenues to 1i.iy !fH t+teiw. -~stunate luture -01wr-.ittrn1/mamte-i1aHc-e f<lSts-ol -IH'W-t.ic+ht1es that w11l impart theilllnwl hudget of the £tt y .---Take i1<lv,mtage ot soun-es iH re-ve-irne th<lt rec1t1ire a CFP ttH~Hler t-0 t11i.1 lity for the reve-ii-ue;-and RPrP1ve better ratmgs on ban~ 1s:.ues when the City borrows munt>;<-.f.o.r r-ap1t<1I f.inhtieS'-afld thu.ori'ed1Kt11g tnterest rates am! tltef-Ost o!-horrnwmg ~ n1e-QP ts tlte t'lement that m.tkes the-rest of tl-1t•.Com1n-ehettsive Plan "H'a-1-'. ffi re<-1lity, the Cll' determmes the<tuafuyol hie HI the--rommmHty Eligibility far i;'unding MfilU ffili!!illW *' 11 p roer.1111 :11t,21wt+.wnH:£M::t 11lllent·; have a .. ~!-lo be ehg1bh tttt li±lli:!:!:!!gTlle St.ate of!PJashingten Def)artment ofComn1erce's P1o1b li c Works Tnist 1'1o1na reEt1o1ires that loca l go vernments ha•;e some tyf)e afCIP in onler to ae eligia le for grants am! leans. Some-ot~rnr grants and loans haye sH:!lj,)ar reEtu irements-f i.e., IJ/as hington State Def)artn1ent of Transf)ortation (WSDOT) er Recreation an El Co11se1Vation Office (RGO)) or give f)Feference to goyemments that haye a GIP., Capital Improvements Plan l.'.i!s£o. s six ·yea1 Tht> Ca pita l Improvements Plan (CIP) supports the City of Pasco 's Co mpre h ensiv e Pl a n . Th ~at CIP and a mendments thereto is made a p a rt of this Comprehe nsive Pl an by reference. The refe re nce d Ca pital Improveme nts Pl a n (CIP) is presented in three s ections : Capital Facilitie s July 2019 I. II. In t r o duction: Pu rpose, benefits, a nd m ethodology of the CJP . Fisca l Policies : St atements of requirements a nd guidelin es that a re used to finance the CIP. 6 Ill . Capital Improvem e nts : List of proposed capital projects, including project costs, revenu es, an d timing, as well as future oper ati ng costs. The accumu lated total cost of capital improvemen ts for 2 0 19-2024 is mention ed in T able CF-1. TABL E CF-1. Co st o f Ca pital Improve ments fr.Qii:~t Cat1:~2 n· k!lli l.Jl"iil~ I 1 726.544 \. ,\:. \Jllh!!I. 11q; I 1 4<}j,JJOO b~&\1~11011 S~5.000 '1,11.~-.;, \\ a~r R1:-.nu 1u: 1-~il'\\ Rr) IJ )50,0QO '-,1.\l_l:r '" 177 ()()() fJ:'111SJ21>rtat1< >11 62fl.L.!l.Otl \\ •tt:r 6 <;()() 000 f 'l ll!JllOll ) 1 11.!!QQ <...tnr m \1 at\;r I 'ili9 ,!JOO T!llil) 2Q4,7f!9,Si4 During the annual budgeting cycle, the budgeted amounts per type of facility are changed to r e fl ect the completion of s ome p r ojects a nd the addition of others. Tra n sportation Ca pital Improveme nts The City's trans p or tation impr ovements are d iscussed u nder the Transpo rtation Ele men t of t h is Comprehensive Plan a n d a ls o identifi e d in t h e City 's t.WTl:iJ11W_Q[tati(>n lnwrovcment Pr w r'".n1 . The Benton-Frankl in Council of Go vernme nts is the designated Re gional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) a nd Metropolita n Planning Organizat ion (MPO). It maintains the r egio n al p la ns for a ll modes of trans portation a nd allocates fed e ral trans p ortation funds for local improvem ents. That program is updated yearly and is incorpor ated in t his plan by refer e nce. Pubhc Properties lnYentory :rhe City m<1111h11ns a record ol--prapertle~ 1t ha•, r1cn1m11lat...« from g1fg hi'< lorPrlesures, -amt ftttt'<hase;. The F1nan re Dt:'1Mr-tint·nt ha" romp1lpfl a rernrcl ol prnpertie!, owned hy t he City . lite City own p roperty-inventory rha11gt'S1'-egttlaF ly ,15 property is gained-Gr S<tki by l he (~~1 i s manJgement toe! rna h lr~ the City to u5e--all i ts a\•Jil,1h le ; e·;eu r ce:, -lliffl'e ~t~tt-~ws. The proper ty rernnls rPpoft mav lw vwwed 111 th e i.·m:mrn '1t'-f <tt"tfllf'' 'Nater & Se'-i~·er +he City of Pasee is r esponsible for provid ing-water a n d sewer service to tl:le Ca pital Faci l it ies July 2019 7 comF1H1nity. The City operates t¥>'o 'Nater treatment plants, a water distriblltion and sterage--system,.-anfi a waste water collection system anfi treatment facil ity. Other utilities are operated by other public and private-providers. The City lltili ti es ref!llir-e eicpansion and m a intenance wh ich take resollrces. Table CF 2 shews haw the demand for services has increased in Pasco o·;er the years. TABL6 CF 2. De m and Trena fer Services in Pasco General-Sta tistics woo WO& w.w 2'»-5 WP P~Ser.ved fGity3 ~ 63,-7-N-64;630 68;+80 7¥84) R:i"er"ie"' '"ater Only 4,100 ~ ~~ ~ 2.,+1-(, (Jlepu latien:i Gil'.)' Area (sqcJ»iles-eJ<ceJ>I: r~ 28.7 5 2W7S 31.0-0 31.0-0 3'7.4 Water System Existing Conditions lfle-.-<leli very of~a f e d rmlrn1g wat-er.+s-dn es:;entt.H !he m ost 1mp0Fhmt utility se 1"1\ff the C1ty;wovt<ltui T he m a jorit y ol the popula ti o n w 1thi!Lt hc m coq>oratc li mits Qf t he Ci ty o f Pasco 1s S('J:Y£d by t he Ci!y's Wate1 Uti li ty i~ Wilk'r ts a --fH'(eso;, ~ tp< ·1ent flf • "' level re•.1 £~ ~""'tt-t. ~t'rt1'hll o:AWfh.-The City builds capacity into the water system for effective fi r e suppress ion in s tructures which is an important safety meas ure . Pasco curre ntly has a very efficient storage a nd di s tribution system-whlclHnc-ludes-alkin i ncaFfJa~nds within the llrban growth area. The City wat e r s ys tem ;. l 1ghl" s oph1st iwt..a iHttl includes a water treatment pl an t , reservoirs , pump stations a nd pipe lines that serve the C.i.ty.J.irnlts and portions of ili.e..J2asc&.Urban Growth Area . l ~ .,.,,..., is bei1 w <m Ip throu•· ~ ( ity's eflurt ,4 1Jrn w forn1e1 1 ~ "ltt-~P"-1+ p t e ~·1 ous ly -u ttmHlfporated P.i»rn u p t o Anll'n ran WrtteFWorks ~' lltt-'Affl.s. The City updated tl w mt:> Co m prehensive Wat er System Plan (CWSP) in 2019, which has been reviewed a nd approved by the Washington Department of Health (WDO H). The plannin g periods outlined in the CWSP are 2022. 2027. a n d 20 36. The CWSP identifies the existing system. expected City growth and projected demands for each p lanning h orizon, as well as, the performa n ce criteria that dictate wheth er new in frastructure is required . Th e City~ ~system is s upplied from s u rface water withdrawals (rom the McNary Pool of the Columbia River and includes two ~water treatment plants and three water reservoirs . The following is a list of key system water fixtu r es. • Butterfi e ld Wa t er Treatment Pl ant: capacity of 2 6.8 million ga llons per d ay • West Pasco Water Trea tment Plant: capacity of 6.0 million gall o n s per day • Rivervie w He ights r es ervoir: 10 million gall ons Capita l Faci lities 8 Ju ly 2019 • Rd 68 reservoir : 2.5 mill ion gall ons _• _Broadmoor Boulevard reservoir: 1 million gallons The (. WSP 1 H ll, t ' th t till C 1} l •r e1 ti} hol1 1 ,,~ ' \\ <ltl 1 m:hb for 13 l69.L5 ,Hie fcf't of annual wnhdrs1\\sll ,uJ<I 20.149 i:allons pc1 mmute Cgpm) f29 mgdl Qf 1mt.Jnt.Jneous lYJthdr;m.il. .th.d.cli.lli:.dill~QYSI' • .lfil.Qly~i!lllf.ll.t.Uuu..ffiilll~ ~1 \\ lter nght ill!illll!tiJ.·~_hy b1!1]}l\\ 1ng the sur ph.LJ[om the Q11 11d C1ues water 11gl11 .i:!.L.i!. rnrrent ro11s.1rupt1011 of~21 .iri:cli:!!t hy volunw ,11HI 18.456 wu inst.111pneous. l'hP City also hold~ 111divid11al i;roqndwat N rii:hts sou1wd hy \',trjous \ t•lb till "l.1-tt irri J.tiQ_r JU r u > ('s Th e City previously had four groundwater wells lo cated in West Pasco off of Road 108 which are c urrently abandoned. The river water recJuires treatment before being piped to customers. Butterfield provid es a conventional filtration pl ant and West Pasco is an ultrafiltration membrane plant. The current capacity of e ach water treatment plant js 30 mgd and 6 mgd respectively. It s hould be noted that while current capacity of the West Pasco WTP js 6 mgd. it is designed for expansion up to 18 mgQ, In addition, th e City's water system inventory consists of approximately 330 miles of pipe r an gin g from 2-in ch t o 36-jnch in diameter. 6 booster stations, and 20 p r essure reducing va lve (PRV) stations. Se r vice is pr esently provided to customers at a minimum e levation of 340 feet to a maximum elevation of 525 feet The City water dis tribution sy stem has bee n arranged into three (3) service/pressure zo n es. Generally, these zo n es may b e described as: Pressure Zone 1: So uth of 1-182 and west of the railroad yard Press ure Zone 2: Pressure Zone 3: East of the railroa d yard, the southe rn portion of the airport and a s tri p south of 1-182 between Service Zon e 1 a nd Service Zone 3 Generally, north of 1-182 and e n com passing mos t of the northe rn part of the city The City has bee n implementing the CWSPGomprehensive Water Service Plan with Waci li ty improvements that have been made in recent years. That Plan a nd amendme n ts tl1ereto is made a part of tlli s Compreh e ns ive Plan by refe rence. The Plan d esc ribes bas ic com ponents of the sys t em, such as sources, s torages a nd di stribution of water to serve its various pressure zones. In 2019. the City condu cted an Expanded UGA Infrastructur e Eva luation. which evaluated the impact of tl1 e anticipated growth, UGA expansion, an d land use changes. As a r esult in order to accommodate future growth the City will need to make additional improvements to the We s t Pasco WTP. Zone 3 Reservoir. and acquire a dditio n al water r ights to meet tlle 2038 demands. Level of Service Th.eJJty_ intends to maintain the m1~ level of srrvJCPS by preserving dnd acqui!J.!lli "'<ltrr rights and 1mpruvjng the srswm. Elements are aimed at maintaining these Capital Facilities July 2019 9 Commented [JBl]: do•s th e City have• coupl• uomple of recent facuty improvement s? t .11 cl.i c1,. TABLE CF-2. Water Guideline LOS Standa rds lhf'IH ) I .. De Pl n 11er ERU ' AAD 42 ~ i:: doy MOD 8 90 ga llons per dall PHO 1,119 gallons per d all El e maA!I 11e r l;;Rbl" :l81 galle RS !1 er Ela 't' MDD"•LADD« FdClO! 2.1~ PH D LMDD FdCto r 2 .6 ~ Service Pressure 430 80 psi 11, Qg II " CiryqfPasco co mrrehensive WqterSvstem Plan Revised lanuary201 9~ IABba Cl' 3. Water ~yste m lnventery Wat & Mams-{m~ ~~ Sewife6 Average-Pr~su re-{p,;.i.) Num be• e l ltalues H tai eF =i=F eatA~eH~ Pia Ht fal"'oi~ !••gdj 'UateF :rreal n1 ent-12Ja-»t l'eal< l'l ay Prod,.ftl>g<ij "'rater Trea tn~ent-Jl.la nt Auern ge l)a~• PFe fl .(m gdj Wa~me-1>1-12h Wa le• Ste•age Gai>'fn>g<lj 'Atest Paseo ''He ll s ba 11 ffl>g<lj WateF +Featment Ca p ital Fac ilities Ju l y 20 19 woo 200-1 ~ ~ ~ ~ B,746 ~9 7-0 70 ~ 4,lk!-7 ;M ;M ~ l&,W ~ B,.7-3 H,7 +6,.7. ~ ~ 10 ~ W03 W04 ~ ~,99 2..'>-94-9 1,6-7-0 149-9 H-95 <-0,99+ ~(; 12-983 70 7-0 70 ~ 4+.9i &08.S M u M ~ ~2 +8.;! 9ri-O 'M 9ri H,7 ~,.'.l. 1-6,.7 ;w-0 6.00 6.00 ~ ~ 2 01 8 frl+.l» ~ au J+H !88+ 11- Hom ~ +I- 7-0 70 ~ ~ ;M u ~ ;H..7- ~ 1(1,-9 ~ ~ ~ ~ Th e City's water system is supplied from surfaee water with drawals from the P4ENa ry PooH*-the-C-01-um bi-a-R iv er. The City-p~1sl~ouf!dwater wells loca re&-i 1-1 West-12a5€0--0f+..ef'.-Read 1 08 w hi ch are EH-r rently a b and o neci-:-+he-Fi-ver water requires treat:mefH-be.f~re b eing pi ped t o custoniers. Cu rrently, the system is served e y t wo s 1:1 rfaee water treatment plants, Butterfield, which is a conventional filtration plant and West Pasco is ~mem erane p la n t. Overall capacity of each wat er treatment--plaflt is 30 mgd--a n d e n1gd-i'-espectively. It should-be-noted th at w hil e cu rre n t eaf)acity of the West Paseo 'NTP is e n1gd, it is designed for e1•13ans ion 1:113 te 18 mg4 Future Needs The CW SPCity's Water System Pl an has identified several projects to address deficienci e s within water system over the n ext 20 years. Within th is plan, the City has reviewed each project, developed a cost es timate and time fram e for construction. ln a d dition tbe 2019 Ex p a nd ed UGA Infrastructure Eval uati on id enti fied fou r n ew pro jects that may be needed o ve r the n ext 2 0 years. three of whic h could be ne eded within the 6-year p la nnin g h orizon. Th e cu rrent Cap ital Improvement Pl a n for the City has listed seve ral water projects which are planned through the year 2024 as well as a financial plan that allows t he water utility to remain financially viabl e. The 2019 Capital Im provement Program identifi es the following priority projects li sted in Ta bl e CF-3. In a dd itio n . CF -3 incl ud es the three addi t ion al p ro jects id entifi e d in t he Ex p anded UGA Infrastru ct u re Evaluation . TABLE CF-3. Water System Capital Improvement Projects frolei:t Iitle Annual Sys tem lnrnroveme nts - Deve lo nme n1 Anim al W;;iter \!ps ize -Deve JQpment Chapel Hill BQ uleva rd Water Main .U.nsize Aqui fer Storage & Becovery (ASR) ~ West Pasco (WIP) elimt l rnnrove ment~ Butterfield WI£-Chl Qri ne Sa fe !)'. AutQmared Mi:te[ Beading Reservo ir Stornge Iank Wate r Mai n ExtensiQD - ti ltQ •J Strei:t O~ehe Avi: tQ <Jlley woo• nf n wo n St) Capital Facilities July 2019 Timeframe &m.!lini ~ 2Ql2 -Z QZ4 Utility Bili!: ZQl2-ZQZ~ Utility Bate ~ Uti lity Bate De 1m1ment Qf ZQlZ-ZQZZ ~ Utili tv Rai.e ZQ12-ZQZZ !.lnm:11 red Reve nl!e llQnd Utility ZQl S 2Q l 2 -2 Q2Q Revenue .llQ 11d !Ltil itv lh t<> 2Q2l-ZQ21 Unse!::u r ed Fund 202l-Z024 !.!~e,uml B!:v!:Dl!!: .llQDd !.111:;1:,l!red Z..Q2l Reve nue BQ nd 11 Iota.I Cost CS l $7 00 ,0QQ P QQ ,Q QQ $2ZQ,QQQ $1 25Q QQQ $3176 QQQ $325 ,QQ Q ~3 ,75Q QQQ U1,7QQ,OQQ $327,QQQ Water Milin E~ension -Unsecured Billerhaven Sn:eet (Road 32 to Boild .2.il.2.± $3Q5 QQQ !lellemie Bo nd ill) Water Main Replacement -z.o.£1 Unsecu red S2l8.QQQ Stllr Li!ne (Rd lQQ IQ Rd 27) Reve nue Bo nd Wi!ter Mi!i n Rep la cement - South 18th Ave (Cou rt St to WA 2..0..12 lltilit)' Bale ~ Avt>1 Water Main Replacement -2Jl.l.Q Util it)' Bate SHQ,QQQ Alle:l:'. Eilst QfWel.le Ave Water Line Replacement -2il21 Unsecured $23Q,QQQ RQ i!d 6Q (Court SI IQ W ~ei!rl) Beye nue BQnd Water Li ne Replacement -Unsecu red Ri chardson Road (Road 92 to Road 2.Qll $460 QQQ Reye nu e BQnd Qh) Water Li ne Replacement-llasecured Road 72 (Wernett Road to (;Qurt 2Q23 ~8212,QOQ Beyenue Bond <;t rppt) ZQne 3 Tank Trans m i s~ion Milin* $776,QQO Water Main Extension -WTP to ZQJ1e $S ,2Q6,QQQ ~ llaclsboae Inmsmissioa Main* $18.355 QQQ $51.137.000 Sou rce: City of Pasco 201 9-2024 Cap ita l Im prov e m e nt Pla n ' Proposed projects identified in the 2 019 expanded UAGA ln fh1 structure Eva/11atio11 which account~ /'or tlltiLGA expansion and updated Land Use Plun Sanitary Sewers Existine Conditions In addition to w a t er service, urban development with its associ a ted concentration of people requires s anita ry sewers to safeguard th e publi c health . Sa ni ta ry sewer s ervice is provide d by th e City of Pasco . The City's coll e ction sys tem is a conventiona l coll e ction syste m th a t main ly rel ies on gravity sew e rs to convey wastewater fl ow to two lift s tatio ns that di scharge to the treatm e nt facility. Additional pump statio ns and forc e mains a r e used to supplement the gr avity sys tem. ~ curn·nt wastev.«lll:'r +tt< <'Hl:'pter systei+d .m arcom1lH><1 P..-{h? ent11 e P·v;rn urban growth ,1n?d when +ttllv {' W:~ Sewage Treatment The City..s 13repared ..i Comprehe ns iv e Sewe r Plan (CSP) ill 2014. wh1d identifies the existing system, expected City growth and projected build out flow s, and pertor™ Capita l Fa cilities July 2019 12 Commented [ol]: Fundmg sou rce s need to be tdent1f1ed by t he City for t he UGA expansion proiects criteria that dictate w h ether new sewer infrastru cture is r eguired. In 2017 and 2019 . t..11= i 1t} re-eval uated the canacit;y and loading regui rement'i of the Northwest Service Area as a result of poten t ia l d evelopment dem a nd s a nd growth projects ch anges as nart of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan update and Ur b an Growth Area (UGA) expansion. A strategy to provide sewer service t o t h e proposed UGA and other growth a r eas with in the city (Broadmoor Arc a) was eval uated and a lternatives were identified. The CSP and subsequen t analyses identify d iscusses the total capacity, uti lized capacity, and r e maining capa ci ty of both the Was tewater Treatme nt Plant (WWTP) and th e sanitary sew e r collection sys te m. Th tl.S_Eat--llkm a nd a m e ndments thereto is made a part of thi s Comprehensive Pl a n by reference. Th e following is a summary of the WWTP cap acity and the sanitary sewe r collection syst e m based upon this p lanning document. Th e City oper a t es a wastewater collection and treatment system to manage the domestic wastewater needs of the community. Th e City origin a lly built a prim a r y treatment fa ci lity in 1954 which has been u pgraded over the year to increase design capacity and accommoda t e growth of tbe City 's service a r ea. afld.. This system operates under a National Poll u ta nt Discharge Elim ination System Waste Dischar ge Pen nit issued by Ecology. Current ly. the system is served by on e activated sludge wast ewater treatment p lant (WWT P) which oxid izes. nitrjfies a n d di sinfects wastewater flo w prior to discharging to the Lake Wallula reach of the Columbia River. At this time. the City is finalizing the 2019 Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan (WWFP) ypdate that evaluates the WWIP through a 20-year horizon. This WWFP t akes into consid e ration the projected growth identified in the 2019 Comprehensive Pla n update a n d wrn provide a Capital Improvement Plan to accommodate the projected demands associated with the expected in crease in population for t h e City a n d its expand ed UGA. in 197Q it was upgraded to meet seeondal)' treatment requirements. Tl1e treatment facility was furth er 1,1pgraded in the n1id to late 199Qs to increase the-Gesign-capacity to aC€0mmoaate-growth of the Cil:f-s service area. In the early 2Q1Qs, additional eq1,1ipment was installed in the heaelworks and aeration basins. Th e construction of two adelitiona l rectang1,1Jar primary clarifiers was eompleteel in 2Q1 e. Recently (2Q17/2Q18), minor 1,1nit process Mpgrades were p1,1rs1,1ed by the City to aelclress process limitations as well as operations and maintenance ~ T he City 's exis ting WWTP has a ca pacity of 6.5 million ga llons pe r day (mg d) of sewe r flo w a nd currently e xp eri ences a ve rage flows of 6 million gallons p er d ay (MDG), wh1~ almost at ca pa pt}. At tliis tinrn, the City is eleve loping a WWTP facility p lan 1,1pelate with a 2Q year horicon. This p lan takes into co n si d eration the 13rojected growtl1 identified in tlie 2QHJ ~ehensive Plan and 13rovides a ca13~l-im1mwement--plan-to accommodate the projected dernancls assoeiated with the expected iREFease in fJOflM latien fer the City of Pasce ancl its Urban Grewth Area. Th e Ci ty has a goal of exte nding munici p a l sewer to un-serve d portions of th e city an d ~ ~tttl ·.treeb, pnwirn1~ "'-r ecover~ th e cost over time as adj a ce nt Ca p i tal Facilities Ju l y 2019 13 prope rties choose t o connect to se w er. Thi s is b e ing done throug h the lo ca l improvement di strict (LID) process inc. i Pl~ • >;t+·~ 11 ·.-rPnUy a1 1 , t~I 11 •1i:,hlmrhoo1·l ~ w 1H•o 11t LlD s. Thi s proces s enables the City to provid e sewer service to a reas that are la cking while a t the sam e time upgr a ding the substa nda rd county roa ds th at ha ve bee n a nnexed . The City's wastewater collection syst em contains over 240 miles of sewer pipeline rangin g from 8-i n ch to 36-inch in d iameter, 4.430 manho les, a n d 10 li ft s tations. The gravity p ipeli nes convey wastewater fr om the r esidential an d commercial area s and rou te it to interceptors and large sewer trunks, which d rain t o th e WWJ'P. Due to t he varied topography in the City. several localized and region a l li ft stat ions are required to convey sewage t o the wwrr. The City's two primary lift st a t ions (Maitland and 9th & Washington) are located just outside the WWTP and convey sewage directly to the wwr.e, Level of Service ln.111rovements !t'lOllltnendedl!l tht' Conu1rehe11~IVl' Plan ,1re slllllt'd clU!1111lti1111!1~ lollowmg gu1del111e ~t.rndarc!:i, Table CF-4: Wastewater Guideline LOS Standards Ii; IPJ, Will Residen t ial Unit Flows' t ommerc1al Unit Flows ll ndustrial Unit Flow~ ,rvi anning_pi..ee rQlJE_hness oeff1cient Min velgc1t~ a.__a~(;la'!,d ti/I 3.13.1""''/'I' ,,,., d1n:ll11tt 1t111t GPCD =gallons aer capjta per clqv ,f1..l ..i a I J J. l.!.1 il j,Q£_SJ,, I I 1il •d 801@ GPCDU 8~Gf'CADb• l,l 50 0 GPAQ. O.Q2 ~ 2 1eetbecond S• Citv of Pasco Co mprehensive $ewer Plan, Mav 2014 AR illHstrated inventory of the sanitary sewer system is shown in Table GI' 6. TARLE Gr' 6. Sewer-System lm•enrory Sanitary: Seuier Mams-fmiles) Nmn~er ef Ma Rlloles Capi t a l Fac ilities July 2019 woo :we». ~ ~~ 2,±49 2,4-00 14 ~ ~ W04 wos WO& ~ ~ ~ ~ 2Gfu!> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WH 246,3 >3;-0-00 SaniU~ ;woo W<H ~ ~ W04 200-S ;wou WM 1'k!tltbelcaf Sewtces &;9J4 ~ ll;l-94 ~ 1-0l~O 1 ~ ~ ~ain ~ &.Jh! ~ ~fr S.,~6 ~ 5,R 4,8,'; P•m11 S1at1()ll5 8 6 8 B 9 B l-0 l-0 Sewage-+r.,..tmelll-l'lall1 n.ooo n,oo-0 :J-2 ,000 +2,000 7-2,000 n,oo-0 n.ooo ~Pop.-E<tl>W} Sewage-'l'r-l•net>l-121am ;µ+ U4 ;!,+4. &.8+ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ealmenl (mgdj Th e City alse ewRs, Rrn iR tains a nd epera t es a s ep a r a te iR d1:1 strial waste·.va ter treatment plaRt (P'N Rf) that ce ll ects, sta res aR d then la nd applies fe ed p re cess er was t ewat er n erth ef th e City. Th e PWRF is an indH stri a l facil ity that recei v es the d is ch arge ef preeess wate r frem t h e feed precessers in the regien. T h e PWRF is a p1:1 b li e/prh•ate partRership . The PWR F and asseciat ed farm p reperties a r e le cat ed in a n are a ef irrigated agrirn lt1:1re preduetien fi e lds e R ap pr01Eimately 1,8 00 acres nerth e f Pasce and east ef Hi g hway 395 in Fr a nkli n C01:1 nty. Th e City ef Pa see h as a wned and eperated the PWRf since 1995. IE-is-a-5e1*lrate entity frem-the-fity's nrnn ic ipal '#astewater celleetieR and tre atment system . Future Needs: Th e CS£2014 General Sewer Plan includ e s a CIP which identifi es fu t ure projects needed to accommodate growth and t o improve existing a nd proposed defici e ncies. The Cc ity has review ed and prioritized th e improvements based on the sys tem nee ds, a nticip a t ed sys t e m grow th a nd ava il a ble funding. Many of the ca pital projects are triggered by a nticipated future flow condition therefore the timing is based on d1e year in which the fl ows are projected. In addi t ion . as a resul t o f t he anticipat ed gr owth UG A ex pansion , and la nd yse cha n 2es . t he Ci t y co nducted a n Exp anded UGA Infrastruct ure Evalu a t ion in 2019 Th e pyrpose of th js ana ly sis 1s to ide ntify w h at addi t io n al im provem ents are n eeded tn µlilnnPd :.ewer s','stem t o acco mmodate dl e fu ture growth . As a result. the Eva lu atio n id enti fi ed seven n ew p ro jects th a t may b e n eed e d over the next 20 y e ars three of w hjc h co u ld b e n eed ed w jth jn th e 6-ye ar pla n n inl;{ h.QI:izQn. Th e City's 2019 Capital Improvement Prog ram identifi es the near-term s ix-year projects. Ta ble CF-5 s ho ws th e s umm a ry of the near-term priority projects identifi e d in the CIP. In ad dition CF-5 in clud es t he t hr e e a dditiona l pro jects id e ntified in t h e Expa nd ed UGA In frastruct ure Ev a lu at jon. TABL E CF-5. Sewer Syst em Ca pital Im provem e n t Proje cts froiei:t Iitle Ann!.!i!l S:'istem lm1mi:i!eme nts - n P VPl p n m P flt Ann ual !.!12si~e -!:le:i!t:l!llllll !:Dt Capital Facilities July 2019 Timeframe Fund.in&: S~nm;e s 2012 -2 021: !.!!.ili C! Bat e 201 2-202 1: !.!tili ~ Bilte 15 Iota! Cost CS) S717,00Q P OO ,QQQ { Formatted Table WWTf Eacili!Jl elaa Ca12 iLal zo2i-;rn24 Uaseciired Revenu e I.mnrnH omp nt P rn;or t ~ fumd. W;mewater Treal:.!11ent Pl ant eLCs 2..Q.19_ U!lsec11red Rev enue and rnntrols Un<>rade Jm.rui River Ql!tfa ll Phim: I 2Q12 -202Q Unsei;u[ed Revenue HQ.nd Ut ility Rate l.!tili!Jl ZQlS Revi:nue Harri s 8,Qag Sewer Tr 11nsmiss ion .2fil.2. H2ru:I Mfiln !.!tili!.):'. 2Q l 7 Revenue HQrul lln~en1red Fundino Utility ZQlS Ri:venue 9th & Wa shingto!l Lift StatiQn ~ fumd. l.!tili~ ZQlZ Brn:nue BQ nd ULili!Jl ZQ l S RevemH: l!.!2fili ~ S1net Lift St ation 2Ql2-ZQZO !ltili ~ ZQl Z Reve nu e llim.d. Un---:;;;;:d Funrlino Jlljli_t,¥ ZQ 15 Ri:vem!e H2nd RQad 36 Lift StatiQD l.!12 ~rad es .2fil.2. Utili~ ZQ 17 Ri:venue H2n.Q ll nsor. rPd Funrl in <> Utili~ ZQ l S Ri:vemu: Maitland Lili: StatiQll -.2fil.2. fu2nd EurcbaseLlusta ll 1Lb E11mp l.l Li li~ ZQ 17 Beven11e BQn.d J:l[QildWQQr Area Lifi SLa ti QD .2fil.2. Unsei:ured Revi:nirn 1filrul RQ ad 52 & Pearl Streel !A! Sta t iQn 2Q2Q -2Q21 Unsi:cured Revi:nui: !lQru!. RQa d 81 & Boberts Drive Li ft ZQZZ-ZQZJ Unsecured Re venue SliJ.tiQ.n HQrul BQad H CQrrns iQn & QdQr CQn t rQI 2..0..2.l Uns1m,n:i:d FundinE Grav itI Sewer Ma in -Extensio n of Harris Rd Sewer* Gravi tll Sewer Main -Reg iona l Lift Station Basin * Koh ler RD Lif t Station• Soucce · Cit)' Q,f Pa@ 2019-2024 Carita/ lmµroyem e nt Plan Ca pit al Faci liti es Jul y 2019 16 $18,6%,QQQ $855.QQQ $2,424 ,QQO $3.829 ,QQQ $793,000 S},173,QQQ SJ;3!J ,QQQ $1SQ QOQ SJ.SQQ QQQ $1,370,QQQ $1 lJQ QQQ $588 QQQ $9,1 62.0QQ SH!.62Q ,QQ Q $528,QQQ $68,620.0QQS 4 0,31)3,()()Q Co mmented [ol]: City n eeds t o identify the fu nding sources • Proposed projects identified in the 2019 expancled UAGA ln{rqstrucwre Evq/uqtjon which accounts/or the VGA ex.pqnsjon qnd updated Lqnd U•e Plan SeiffC<JH;iiy-efPosee 2018 2026 Gapit9l-ltnt1rave~ Industrial Wastewater Treatment: T he City also owns. maintains and operates a separate industrial wastewater treatment plant (PWRF -Process Water Reuse Facility) that collects. stores and th e n hw! applies food processor wastewater north of the City. The PWRF is an industrial facility that receives the discharge of process water from five food processors in the region. The PWRF is a pubhc/prjyate partnership. The PWRF and associated fa r m properties are located in an area of irrigated agriculture production fields on approximately 1.800 acres north of Pasco and east of Highway 395 in Franklin County. The City of Pasco has owned and operated the PWRF since 1995. It is a separate system from the City's municipal wastewater collection and treatment system. Future Needs The City's CSP identified several projects related to the improvements needed to the PWRF wh ich addr ess deficienci es within the system over the next 20 years. Th e follow ing table lists priority projects from the 2019 Capital Improvement Program. T ABLE Cf-46. Process Water Reuse facility Capital Improvement Projects Project Title Columbia East Fo rce mam & Lift Statio n Timeframe 2019-2020 2 019-2020 Fun dine Source Department of Commerce Grant EDA -Study Grant 0 19 Grant Uns ecured Reven ue Bond Haefi c Loa.n Unsecured Fund Unsecured Fund Source· Ci(y ofPuscq 2019-2024 Capjtq/ lmproyeme11t Plan Storm Water Total Cost ($) • $7 870 000 $4.271,000 $150.000 $7 .359.000 $19.950.000 Storm w a t e r is handle d in Pas co by the storm sewe r syst e m, o n-s ite coll ection and d iss ip a ti on sys t e ms or gr assy swales a long roa dways. A s t or m wat e r sewer sys tem is used in t h e old e r parts of th e City to a cc e pt st orm run-o ff from a dj acent la nd d evelopme nt s as well as str eets. In rec ent years the City has be en req uirin g Ca pita l Facil ities Jul y 2019 17 { Formatted Tabl e development t o mitiga te the effects of storm water coll ection at projects. Thi s elimina t es the n eed for an exten s ive storm sewe r system . Street drainage in newer areas is a lso accomplished in a simil ar fash ion by the use of catch b asin a nd in filtration facili tiesdi=ai·R-fiele s or grassy swales a lon g the s ide of the street o r by collection ponds. The a rid and often windy cl imate which evaporates moisture quickly enables these m e tho d s to function effectively a nd avoid s affecting the waters of the Columbia Rive r . It is anticipated the City of Pasco will continue to require onsite storm wat er retention meth ods through the pla nning period and b eyond. The City prepared a separ ate Compre hens iv e Stor mwater Manageme nt Plan in 2016. That Plan a nd amendments thereto is made a part of this Comprehensive Pl a n b y r eference. T he s t or m wat er system incl udes over 50 m il es of stormwater _pipeline, 2.768 Catch Basin s , 835 man holes a nd over 1 3 m iles of exfil tra ti on storm d ra in. '.f..able CF 8 ceAtaiAS aA iw>'eAtery efthe sterm w ater-system. T/'.8be CF 8. Storm Water lnveAtery Stei:m . Water ~ 2-00,1. ~ ~ ~ biAeS . ~ 34 M ~ . Miles Catffi . Basins ±4+.l-~ l-700 -1-987 . ffl&.1 MaAheles ~ ~ H-63 H7+ . bl!Hltrati0A . Stei:m ~ &.-9-9 7d4 ~ . l}faffi ~ Future Needs: The City strives to maintain the leve l of service of the s tor m water system by a ddressing exis ting and pote ntial issu es. Improve m en ts are id e ntified with the following solutions: • Stormwater infrastructure rehabilitation; and • Water quality protection . A li st of capit al projects has b een id e ntified in the 2016 Comprehen sive St ormwater Plan. Most of the s ite-s p ecific p ro bl ems id entified in the p la n are flooding issued caus ed b y inad equate system capacity, faili ng a nd or reduced performance of aging Ca pita l Facilities July 2019 18 i Formatted : 1.PlanText Formatted : 1.PlanText, Left I ~ ~ ~6 W1 j Formatted: l.PlanText . 1 Formatted: 1.PlanText, Left r Formatted: 1.PlanText 4 Formatted: !.PlanText, Left ~ cl Formatted: 1.PlanText ~ Formatted: 1.PlanText, Left ,_ Formatted: !.PlanText 9. Formatted: 1.PlanText, Left system components, a nd poor d esign and cons truction of stormwater facilities . Th e follow is a li st of the projects identifie d in the 2019 Cap ital Improvement Plan which need to b e addressed in the next s ix year s. TABLE CF-7. Storm Capital Improvement Projects eroies:t Title Timeframe Eumlinir So1m;e Iota! Cost (S) Annual Stor mwa ter Improve me nts -2Ql2-2Q Z1 U til i ~ Bate S6QQ,QQQ ~om~nl. Capi tal SIQCWie.!alec earJ.ic ip at iQn PrQ gram ZQl2-ZQZ1 U lil i~ Bate SQQQ,QQQ t:l !!ctl1 lo£!u s1 rial 'tf.aY. ln filtratiQn Re trQ fi t .2..!l.2.1 Utili~ Bate Sll Q,QQQ Proi e(J. l~l Ave11 1.1 e eipe....Rclli!..!2 £Q2.Z Utili~ Bi!le $242 ,0Q O Svlv es ter ri12e Re lin ing 2lli U t i li~ Ba te SJJQ ,QQQ NIAL $1.882,0Q Q So urce: City of Pasco 2019-2024 Capital Improve me nt Plan ~ .1 ..... v r -~ • 11 . ~ . .. -... --· ... - --- Pr~ieet--l'itle P~Desffipa&n +i me fFam e ~ r--'-... ..,, bapital St eFmwateF PaF t ieipation PFe gram PF ojeel #QQQ0;! ;ig:is ;rn ;i3 s 0QQ ,QQQ ~I S~•EameFe /we lallltFation lmpF0•1e me 0ls Prejeel #QQQ0 3 ~ s 1;1 (),QQ() N I nElustFia l ,O,ye h~llltratien RetFolit PFejeEl #QQQ04 2-02-0 $ UQ,ggg 1st ~.Ye11ue Pipe Rehab PFejeel #QQQ0 !i ~ $ 19Q ,()()() \LelunteeF PaF I! Pipe Reli ning PFeje et #QQQ00 ~ ~ Sylvestef..N o 1'tll Pipe Re lining ~ ~ $18(),Q()() Syi.yest€"F-S&mll Pipe Reli ning Pffijec~Q08 ~ $ l li Q,Q()() Irrigation System lfl-.aGditjon ta the Fr a nklin Cou nty Ir ri gation Dist-Fit , tih e City owns and oper ates a non-potable water utility that provides irriga tion w ater t o r esidentia l customers and a limited number of commercia l customers in the northwest part of the City. Th e irrigation sys tem serves appmx»nate-ly 6.~NO 1 esHlt>11t1~l <WHHmts and 39 res1dent1ill co mmercia l and publi c fac ili ty ~n?<>untsl.!~.D· Providing a sys tem for irrigation water separ ate from th e drinking water utili ty a ll ows the City's customers to avoid us ing treated drinking water to irrigate. The City's existing irrigation syst em is supplied by wate r from 11 grou ndwater wells a nd water pumped from the Columb ia Rive r....illld d istribu ted via 135 mil e s of PV C ductil e jron a nd ste el distributi on p ipes rangin g from 3 to 24 inches in di a meter. Ca pital Facilities July 2019 19 The City acquired the fi r st portions of the system in 2002 from a private irrigation utility. Th e system has grown considerably since that time. The City uses the irrigation system annually from April 1st to October 31st The 2013 Irrigation Syste m Master Plan (ISMP) recommended capital improvements to ensure the continued delivery of eco nomi cal irrigation water to City's res idents. The irrigation system has six pressure zones which are separated by pressure- reducjng stations. The 2012 ISMP identified that total irrigation area was approximately 1.492 acres located in the northwest part of the City. service is avaih:lhle-for-a 1-arge portion of Zone-3;-ane minor pr ess1;1re zenes 2 A, 2 B, and 2 C. T he expansionfuttffe development and improvements of the irrigation system is primarily limited to development within the existing service area, in the northwest ~ty..-..'.f-his is threugh-ffi-f+ll-ef new d evel0j3fflef!Hmd connections to irrigation pipe systems that were installed 'Nith new development e1:1t not connect d1;1e to proximity to the e>£isting irrigation system._ Expansion of the sys t em b eyond the existing service area is based on the ava ilabl e irrigation water rights, which would allow for the additional place of use. Future Needs The City's Water System Plan also identified several projects re lated to th eir irrigation system. The purpose of these project is to address deficiencies within the system over the next 20 y ears. The following table lists priority projects from the 2019 Capital Improvement Progra m. TABLE CF-8. Irrigation System Capital Improvement Projects Pr12ie'1 Iitle Tlmeframe Annua l S:11s1em Impr2yements -Devel12pme11t 201s1-<rn24 Anmrn ! l.!ps ize -l2e11el12pmen1 2Ql2-2Q21: S:11stem lmprn11ement & Behab erniei:ts 2Ql2-2Q21: Chapel Hill H12Y le11anl (B12ad !H tQ R12;,id 68) 2Qll Chapel Hill Bouleyard tQ Interstate 182 -2Qll I rrio,,.ion J\1:>in Ch.il[l!:l Hill Bou levi!rd eressYre Reducing V;,i!ye W.2 lrrigation Main Exign si12n -Wrigley Drive 2Q12·2Q20 S:11stem Eva luation Erniei;t Zfil2 I.QIA1 Source· City of Pqsco 2019-Z024 Ca11ital l11wroyement Plan Schools Cap ital Facilities July 2019 20 l'.1.mdinii S121.m;e !J.tilllir.Bfil Utilit:'l Bate Utilitx Bate Ut1li1:11 Bale Utili.t¥....Bi!te !l1ilm'..fute !Hili1:11 Bale 1W.li.tx...Bate I 12tal C12 s CS) $525,QQO $35Q,QQQ $51:Q,QQQ $22Q,QQQ $100,0QQ .i2..!Llill.Q $213.QQQ $150,00Q $2.188.000 i Formatted Table General e du ca tion in Pasco is provid ed by the Pasco Sc h oo l Di strict. The School District's latest Ca pital Faciliti es Pl a n was updated in 2016 and identified educational facili ti es needs in the Pasco Schoo l Di strict over a six -year plann in g horizon. Th e p lan compa r ed the district's current facilities to present and future educational n eed s. Alternates to satisfy projected educational needs are identified in the pl an an d recommendations are presented to ensure facilit ies are ava il able to meet the needs of s tudent e nrollm en ts. As of 201 6t,, the School District reportedly se r ved over .., t l" s tudents, an increase of l-:400,· s in ce 2012. l r o Pia' • ~ t•lr mentm y schools pro\ !<!mg .il i:..u!dCJ..t.\'...lo serve 7.73 5 s tuden ts m permanent LUlilUtY As of Octcili.cr 1. 2015....thfil.c wcrP 9.940 elementary students e nroll •cl Ihtl!::. ffc 122 llf)r ta b le cl.issrooms at th e elemcnt.11y schoQ.J.:;,.Smce 2014. the ll1stnct has ildcl< d 3 3 nc\\ portable cl .mrooms as tempornn· c.r pac ity. rl1 en ,u·p t hrel' 13lm1ddle sc hools pnn 1d 111,g_,1cap,1l 1ty to se1 vc <1 p p1 ox1m;itel} ~8H fillli lcn ts . a nciru'.o tra d itio nal high srhools \\1th,, c,1pa1 1t y to servl' 3.931 s t udent:.. Tll.Q..S1 ho n I l>1 strirt 1s <1dd111g and upg r.i dmg_t)l 'to llnwJ!ll!.:iihoo ls Th ree Ri ve r s Elementary: rxpt•ctrd t o lw rnm pk!!.'d l.lLZ.Q12 l R the-tffite.-~e 2QJ 4 upda t e ta th e Cap 1h!t~s.~ .. -t h ree schools aR cl feny Hine portahles IMYt'-beeR ~mstnirted, and the DistnH t>lans on rorl5tHKting a n d expaiHlin~wdi t io nal e lemental'"\' sch ools. The 1 e location ffi New ~ I ~ l#g4 Sdwol and -el\f1tms1o n flf C.hi·l'N <llla Higt• ~ ,. * -t * t>t -t<--s< .... ~ ~ ~ J.f k>-sk ~The n eed for school sites, buildings, and s u pporting facilities will continue to grow as population expands. The Schoo l facilities plan will be updated in 2018 and the City will continue to work with the schoo l district during the development review process to ensure that the impacts of development on the school di strict are minim ize d . Tl E Q ;x ru, r nc isl JJI, r ll£Qlill. ! " 11 l of l { di ~1. \l UllllO ll1lilte)} 160 {1(1 ('S Of lsl!Hl to Oll'l'l \)J(' SdJOo[ d1Stn£U.need . 'I11lLlli.ildl.1..!lul!!s capital pro1erts t hrouzl l bonds ta l e m,lt rh m St He Construct ion As.,~1sta n ce Pr Qgrc1m (SCAEL . .ill1d school iJIUhlrt tees..2]il'A m 1 t 1 g,1tio111~ Essential Public Facilities Introduction Essential public fac ilities (EPF) are capital facili ti es typica ll y difficult to si te because of potential adverse impacts related to si ze, bulk, hazardou s characte ristics, noise, or public hea lth and safety. EPF 's include thos e facilities th at are typically difficult to si te, such as airports, state education facilities, state o r regional transportation facilities as Capital Fac ilities July 2019 21 Formatted: 1.PlanTextBullet Commented [o4]: Stotus> defin ed in RCW 47.06.140, regional trans it authority facilities as d e fined in RCW 81.112.020, state and local correctional faciliti es, s olid waste handling facilities, and in- pati ent facilities including substance abuse faciliti es, mental hea lth facilities , group hom es, a nd secure community transition fac iliti es(SC TF). WAC 365-196-550 provides a list of EPF's a nd sugg ests a potentia l siting. The GMA precludes lo ca l comprehensive plans or development regu la tion s from prohibiting th e siting of essential public faciliti es. [RCW 36.70A.200 (5)] Th e distinction between land s identifi e d for pu bli c purposes, a s shown on the land use ma p contained in App endix Vll l, a nd EPF's can cr eat e confu s ion. Tabl e No. 7 below illu strat es the di sti nction. Distinguishing Public Purpose Lands from Essential Public Facilities Public Purpose Lands Essential Public Facilities FOCUS: La nds n eeded to accommodate FOCUS: Facilities need e d to provide public public fa ciliti es. service s a nd functions that a r e typic a lly La nds n eed e d to provide the full range diffi cu lt to site. of servi ces to the public provided by Those public facilities that a r e usually government, subs tantia lly funded by unwa nted by n ei ghborhoods have unus ual gove rnmen t, contracted for by s ite requireme nts or other features that governme n t, or provide d by private co mplica t e the siting process. e ntiti es t o public service obligations. Exa mples : Examples: • Airports • Utility corridors • Larg e-s ca le tra ns portation facilities • Tra nsportation corridors • St ate e ducationa l facilities • Sewage treatment facilities • Corre ct ional facilit ie s • Soli d was t e handling facilities & • Storm water management la ndfills fac ilities • Inpatient facilities (s ubstance a bu se • Re cr eation facil ities faciliti es, m e ntal health facilities, a nd • Schools group h om es) • Other public u se s Existing Facilities A few of t he EPF's located i n Pasco include the Tri-Cjtjes Airport th e Basin Di sp osal so lid waste transfer station. the Franklin County jail . the Benton-Franklin Detox Cente r. Lourd es Medical Cen ter. Co lumbia Basin College a nd the Chevron Tank Farms. Transoortation faciliti e s w ith in the City include Inte rs ta te Highway l-182. US 395. and the BNS F Classification yard. The Columbia-Sna ke River System is a lso identified as an EPF as jt provides an important inter modal commercial transportation networ k for t h e state ex tendi n g to the Pacific Ocean. Cap ital Faci lities July 2019 22 Siting The s iting process should be consistent with the Fran kli n CW PP. Policy IV of the CWPP ind icates that the County and Cities. a long wi th p ub lic participation. shall develop a cooperative re~ona l process to site EPF of reg ional and statewide importance. The objective of the process shall be to ensu re that su ch facilities a r e located so as to protect environmental quality. optimize access and usefu lness to all jurisdictions. and equitably distribute economic benefits/burdens throughout the r egion or county. No local comprehensive plan or development regulation s w ill preclude the s iting of essential public facilities. but standards may b e ge ne r ated to ensure that rea sonable co m patibility with other land uses can be achieved. Siting Criteria The City establishes the siting criteria with the understanding that some EPF's may not pose any siting difficulties beyond those associated wi th commercial o r publi c developments. The Planning Director will determine if the fac il ity is a n Essen ti al Pu blic Facility. If the facility does not present siting d ifficu lties. it will be relegated to th e normal siting process applicable to a facility of its type as identified in the Pasco muni cipal Code . Pasco reviews the siting of EPF's with a process establis he d in t he Pasco Municipa l Code (PMC 25.200 Special Permits) EPF's are list e d as u n classified uses in the City's development regulations. As such these uses are generally not restricted by zoning districts but due to their nature require extraordinar y review through the special per mit review process orior to locating within the City. Un classified uses a re listed in PMC 25 200.20 and include the facilities discussed ab ove If the facility does present siting difficulties, it shoul d b e s ub jected to the siting process as discussed below OPTION 1 1. Determining the Essential Public Facilities . Determine w h ether the faci li ty is i dentified as an EPF in the City . County or State list of such facilities and is consistent with the d e finition under the Growth Management Act. Also det ermine that it provides services to the pyblic and there are d iffic ulties in siting the fac ili ty in terms oflimited availability of s ites . location n eeding proximity to another public facility. and anticipated adverse environmental impact. 2. Review and permit. Review should deten nine the appli cability of the facilitv, whether such facility already exists and the serv ice level is adequate. Cons istency w ith the Comprehensive Pla n should also be reviewed. The City will participate in an inter-agency review if the facility js of a statewide. coyntyyvide or regional natu re. Alternative sites for appropriate location and reg ional fair share shou ld also b e considered during the interagency revi e w . Fin ally impacts should be identified along with appropriate mitigations measures. The review process can be a case-by-case approach wh e r e add itional review processes may be r equired d ue to the un iq ue nature of the facil ity. Public shoul d be engaged Capita l Facilities Jul y 2019 23 according to the statutory requirem ents. and if th e facility is anticipated to have an i mpact on the community. Pennitting should begin according to the City's development regulations after determjnatjon and review of such faci lities. Conditions can be added during the permitting process to add ress adverse impacts. OPTION 2 The following additional review sh a ll be com bined with the permitting process, However. some review shall be required prior to the permitting process, such as finding the appropriate location for the facility. • Applicability. Review shall determine the need of the facility in the light o f establi shed level of service. It s hall review whether s uch facility already exists and the seryice level is adequate or can be accommodated in a n existing facility. • Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Facilities shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan land use map and policies. Facilities, if provided through a special di strict plan. the specia l di stricts plan must also be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. • Multi-jurisdictional approach and CWPP. The facility needs to b e consistent with the County-Wide Planning Policies. Interagen cy review sha!I be required ifthe facility js ofa statewide. countywide or regional nature. • Location. Review of alternative sites for appropriate location and regional fair share consid erations. o Facilities shall be allowed in the zoning districts according to the Essential Public Facilities table. o Review a n d compare between several alternative sites within the City if it is a City provided Essential Pub lic Facility. o Consider several alternative sites in other jurisdictions as well if the facility is a state or county Essential Public Facility providing services of regional nature. • Impact and miti~tion. Id e ntify the pote nti a l impacts of the proposed fac ili ty. Impacts sh all be identified in the most comprehensive manner to include social. environmental and economic impacts. Measures sh a !! be taken to mitigate the a dverse impacts such as noise. odor. pollution. traffic, aesthetics and health and safety concerns. • Cost-benefit analysis. Th e facility's financial impact on the City shall be analyzed. If analysis shows that it would cause a disproportionate financial burden for the community. an agreement s ha ll be r eguired among jurisdictions to mitigate the a dverse financial burden when the facility offers regional seryjces. • ease-by-case approach . Dir ector of tbe Community Plannjng or person of a similar responsibility may a dd additional reyjew process if required due to the u n ique nature of the facility. Conditions shall be added in each case to mitigate the Capita l Faci lities July 2019 24 adve rse impacts and to make the facility compatible with the affected area . All the issues that make the specific facility d ifficu lt to site shall be ap pro priately addressed and mitigated. • Pu blic involvement. The pu bli c shall be notified acco rdi n g to the statutory requirements. Pu blic meetings shall be conducted by the app li cant before the public h earing to add r ess public concerns. Revenue Sources for Capital Facilities Revenue sources are of several types and are des igned either for one s p e cific application or may b e used for a variety of projects. As an example, sources of grant money for transportation facility construction are dedicated to that single general purpose. State statutes set out the powers local governments have for funding capital and other projects. There are four generic types of local government project funding: taxes, fees, grants, and dedicated funds from State reven ues. The following is a description of funding sources. Property Tax Property tax levies are most frequently used means of supporting operational and maintenance expenses due to the recurring nature of both. It is also used to meet general obligation bond debt service costs. Under State law local governments are prohibited from increasing the property tax levy more than the les ser of 1 % or th e implicit price deflator as of July of the previous year. General Obligation Bonds There are two types of general obligation bonds. Tho se approved by the voters and those limite d in amount th at may be approved by the e lected body of the county, city or s pecial di strict, called council manic bonds. Voter-approved bonds increase the property tax rate so that for a given assessed va lue on a property, the owner will pay a higher percentage in taxes. This increase in taxes collected across the properties of the affected districts is exclusively dedicated to paying off the debt and interest of the money borrowed under th e authority of the approved banding measure. As assessed property values increase, the bonds may be paid off in a shorter timeframe than originally projected. Approval for general obligation bonds requi res 60 p erce nt of the number of voters provided the voter turnout is at least 40 p erc ent of the turnout a t the last previous general election. Council manic bonds are different t han voter-approved bonds because they do not have associated with them the authority to raise taxes. Council manic bonds must be paid off from the operating budget created with general ta x revenues . Lease-Purchase arrangements also fall in this general typ e offinancing public facilities . Th e a mount of local government d ebt allowable in the form of general obligation Capital Facilities July 2019 25 bonds is limited to 7.5 percent of the taxable value of property in the jurisdiction. This is divided so that a jurisdiction cannot use all of its bonding capacity for one type of improvement. The total general obligation bonding capability is divided as follows: 2.5 percent general purpose use, 2.5 percent for utility bonds, and 2.5 percent open space and park facilities. If the jurisdiction has an approved general purpose bond with unused capacity, as much as 1.5 percent of the 2.5 percent may be used as council manic bonds. Real Estate Excise Tax RCW 82.46 authorizes the collection of a real estate excise tax levy of .25 percent of the purchase price of real estate within the City at the time of sale. The legislature approved in the Growth Management Act an additional 25 percent excise tax that is dedicated to the s upport of the capital facilities of the community. Presumably this added money is to help a community deal with the "concurrency" requirements of the GMA. Concurrency is the requirement that land development cannot occur unless an urban level of facilities and services are provided at the time (concurrently) a land development is ready for occupancy. The first .25 percent excise tax also was dedicated to the planning and construction of urban services and facilities, but the two provisions differ a little as illustrated in the following. Th e first .25 percent of the real estate excise tax is for the following and includes the items listed for the second .25 percent excise tax: The acqu isition of parks and recreation facilities , planning, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, replacement, rehabilitation or improvement of law enforcement facilities, fire, protection facilities, trails, libraries, administrative and judicial facilities, water front flood control projects, and housing projects subject to certain limitation s. The second .25 percent of the real estate excise tax and may be applied to: Th e planning, acquisition, construction, repair, replacement, rehabilitation or improvement of streets, roads, highways, sidewalks, street and road lighting systems, traffic signals, bridges, domestic water systems, storm and sanitary sewer systems, and parks and recreation facilities. Business and Occupation Tax RCW 35.1 1 authorizes cities to collect this tax on the gross or net income of businesses, not to exceed a rate of .2 percent. Revenue thus received may be used for capital facilities acquisition, construction, maintenance and operations. Voter approval is required to initiate the tax or increase the tax rate to be applied Local Option Sales Tax Local government may collect a tax on retail sales of up to 1.1 percent, of which .1 percent can be used only for criminal justice purposes. Imposition of this tax requires voter approval. Utility Tax RCW 35.21 authorizes cities to place a tax on the gross receipts of electricity, gas, garbage, telephone, cable TV, water, sanitary sewer and storm water management Capital Facilities July 2019 26 providers. The current rate is 8.5 percent. Community Develop men t Blo ck Gr a nt Federal Department of Hous ing and Urban Development makes financial assistance available through this program to local general purpose governments. This money must be applied for by the loca l government and must be use d for el igible activities meeting the national objects of the program. Community Eco nomic Revitaliza tio n Board The State Department of Commerce provides low interest loans and occasional grants to finance public sewer, water, access roads, bridges, and other facilities in support of a specific private sector developmen t project which will trade goods and services outside of the State. One of the objectives is to create one job per each $3000 of loan or grant mo ney made avail able. Pub lic Wo rks Trus t Fund Grant The State Department of Commerce provides low interest loans for capital facilities, planning, emergency planning and construction of bridges, roads, domestic water, sanitary sewer, and storm water. Applicant jurisdictions must have a capital facilities plan in place and must be levying the original .25 percen t r eal es t ate excise tax. Construction and emergency planning projects must be for construction or reconstruction of exis t ing capital faci l ities only. Capital Improvement Planning projects are limited to streets and uti li ties. Sp e ci al Purpose Districts RCW 67.38.130 authorizes cul tural arts, stadi um/convention special purpose districts with independent taxing authority to finance capital facilities. The special distri ct requires a majority voter approval for formation and has an annual fu nding limit of $25 per $1000 of assessed valuation; these districts may be formed across t h e borders of other governmental units. Emerg e ncy Medical Se rvices The State authorizes $.50 per $1,000 assessed valuation property tax levy which may be enacted by fire and hospital districts, cities, towns, and counties. Fire Di s tr icts The State authorizes a levy limit of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed va luation for fire a nd emer gency medical response service. Fire Imp act Fe e s RCW 82.02.050-090 authorizes a charge (impact fee) to be paid by new development for its fai r share of the cost of the protection and emergency medical service facilities required to serve the development. Impact fees must be used for capital facilities necessitated by growth, a nd not to correct existing deficie n cies in leve ls of service. Impact fees cannot be used for operating expe nses. Capital Facilities Ju l y 2019 27 Park and Recreation Services Area RCW 36.68.400 au thorizes park a nd recreation service areas as junior taxing d istricts for the purpose of financing the acquisition, co nstructi on, imp rovement, maintenance o r operation of any park, senior cit izen activity center, zoo, aquarium a nd recreational facility. The maximum levy limit is $.15 per $1000 assessed valuation. The Park and Recreation Service District can generate revenue from e ither the regular or excess prope rty tax levies a nd through general obligation bonds, subj ect to voter approval. User Fees and Program Fees Fees or charges for using City owned p roperty, facilities or programs, such as swimming lessons. Park Impact Fees RCW 82.02.050-080 a nd 090 a uthorizes local governments to enact impact fees t o fund parks and recr eational fac iliti es necessary to serve new developm ent. These im pact fees mu st be used for capital facilities necessitated by g rowth, and not to correct ex isti ng deficie ncies in levels of service or operatin g ex penses. State Parks and Recreation Commission Grants These State grants are for park capital faciliti es acq ui s ition and co n struction and re quire a SO pe rcen t lo cal match. Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax RCW 82.36 authori zes th is tax which is a dmin istered by the State Department of Li censing and paid by gasoline di stributors. Cities and counties rece ive 11.53 perce nt and 22.78 pe rce nt, r es pectively, of the motor vehicle fuel tax r ecei pts. Revenues mus t be spent for highway purposes including the construction, maintenance, and operation of city streets, county roads, and State highways. Local Option Fuel Tax RCW 82.80 authorizes this countywid e l oca l option tax equiva lent to 10 percent of t he statewide motor vehicle fu e l tax and a special fu e l tax of 2 .3 cents per ga llon. Revenu es are distributed back to the county a nd its cities on a weighted per capita basis (1.5 for population in unincorporated areas and 1.0 for population in incorp orated areas). Revenu es must be s pent fo r highway purposes (construction, maintenance, o p eration). Transportation Benefit District RCW 35.21 225 au thorizes cities to create transportation di stri cts with in d ependent taxing authority for t he pu rp ose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, and fund ing a ny city street, county road, or state highway improvement w ithi n the district. Road Impact Fees RCW 82.02.050 a nd 090 authorizes cities and counties to exact road im pact fees from new development for its fair share of t he system improve ment cost of roads necessary to serve the development. Impact fees must be us ed fo r capital facilities n ecessitated Capital Fa cilities Ju ly 2019 28 by growth and not to corr ect existing deficiencies in levels of Service. Im pact fees cannot be used for operating expenses. Local Option Vehicle License Fee RCW 82.80 authorizes a co unty-w id e loca l option fee up to $1S max imum annually per vehicle registered in the county, subject to a January 1, 2000 "s uns et". Revenues are distri buted back to the county and cities within th e county levying the tax on a weighted per-capita basis (1.5 for populati on in unincorporated a r eas and 1.0 in incorporat ed areas). Revenues must b e s pent for general transportation purposes. Street Utility Charge RCW 3S.9S.040 au thorizes cities to charge for city s t reet utiliti es in order to maintain, operate, and preserve city streets. Fac ili ties w hi ch may be includ ed in a street utility include street lighting, traffic control devices, s id ewalks, curbs, gutters, parking facilities, and drainage facilities. House hold s and businesses may b e charged a fee up to SO percent of actual costs of construction, maintenance, and operations while cities provide the rema ining SO percent. The fee charged to businesses is based on the number of employees and may not exceed $2 per fu ll-time employee per mon t h Owners or occu pants of residential property are charged a fee per household which may not exceed $2 per month. National Highway System Grants The Washington State Department of Transportation awards grants for construction and improvement of the Nationa l Highway Syste m. In order to be e ligib le projects must be a component of the National Highway System and be on the Regional Transportation Im provement Plan. Funds are ava il able on a n 86.S pe rcent Federal to a 13.S percent local match, depe nd ent upon if the proposed project's ranking is sufficiently high enough on the Regional TIF list. Surface Transportation Program Grants This provides grants for road construction, transit capital projects, bridge projects, tran sportation planning, and r esearch and development. To be eligible, a project must have a hi gh enough ranking on the Regional TIP list. Funds are available on an 86.S percent Federal to a 13.S percent loca l match. Federal Aid Bridge Replacement Program Grants The Washington State Department of Transportation provides grants on a statewide priority for structurally deficient or functionall y obsolete bridges. Fund ing is on an 80 percent Federal to 20 percent lo cal match. Federal Aid Emergency Relief Grants This fun d ing source is limited to restoratio n of roads a nd bridges on the federa l aid system which are damaged by natural disasters o r catastroph ic fail ures. Funding is availab le at an 83.13 percent Federal to a 16.87 percent local match. Urban Arterial Trust Account Grants Capital Facili t ies July 2019 29 The Washington State Trans portation Improvement Board manages fundin g for proj ects to a ll eviate and prevent traffic congestion. Project fundin g is an 80 perce nt Federal and a 20 pe rcent lo cal m a tch. Transportation Improvement Account Grants The Washington St ate Trans p ortation Improvement Board ma nages funding for projec ts to alleviate a nd prevent traffic congesti on caused by eco nomic deve lo pm e nt growth. Eligi ble projects sh ou ld be multi-agency, multi-modal, congest ion and eco nomic d evelopment relate d which a re partially funded locally. Funding is a n 80 percent Fed eral to a 20 percent loca l match. Sewer Districts/Users Fees This is a special purpose distric t that mus t be established by the voters of the affec t ed a rea. Once establish e d with an operating levy it may assess properties in the district for o p erating and other expenses within approved limits and p erfo rm a ll the duties and responsibilities related t o th e co ns truction, ma inte na nce, and operation of sewage collection and treatment Th e State authorizes cities, counties a nd s pecial purpose districts to collect fees from waste water generators. Fees may be based upon the a mount of potabl e water cons um e d or may b e flat rate fees . The reven ue may be used for capital facilities or operating and maintenance costs. System Development Fees Th e State authorizes a fee to connect to a sanitary sewer system b ased upon the capital cost of serving the new connecti o n. Centennial Clean Water Fund Grant The State De pa rtment of Ecology issues grants a nd loans for the design, acquisition, construction and improvement of water po llu tion co ntrol facilities a nd related activities to meet State and Federa l req uirements a nd to protect water quality. Future funding cannot be reliably forecast. State Revolving Fund Loans The State Departme nt of Ecology ad ministers low inte r es t loans and loan guarantees for water pollution control projects. Applicants mu st demonstrate water quality need, have a facilities plan for water quality treatment, s how ab ility to repay a loan through a dedicated source of funding, and conform to oth er St a t e and Fed eral r eq uireme nts. Department ofEcology Grants Th e State Department of Ecology grants to local governments for a variety of programs re lated to solid waste, including Remedial Acti on Grants to assist with local hazardous waste sites, Moderate Risk/Hazardous Waste Implementation Gra nts to manage loca l hazardous wast e, a nd Food and Ya rd Wa ste Compos ing Grants. Flood Contro l Special Purpose District RCW 86.15.160 au thorizes flood control special p urpose districts with independ ent Capital Facilit ies July 2019 30 taxing authority (up to a $.SO property tax levy lim it without voter approval), to finance flood control capital faci lities. In addition, the district can, with voter approval, us e a n excess levy to pay for general obl igation d e bt. Thi s is unneed ed in the Pasco urban growth boundary. Storm Drain Utility Fee Th e State a uthorizes cities and counties to charge a fee to s upport storm drain capital improvements. The fee is us ually a flat rate per month per residential equivalency. Residential equivalencies are based on an average a m ount of impervious surface. Com mercial property is commonly assessed a rate based o n a fixed number of residential equivalencies. Storm Drainage Payment In Lieu of Assessment Revenues from thi s fund may be used for the construction, maintenance a nd/or repair of storm drainage facilities, acquisition of property, or related debt service. Utility Revenue Bonds and Property Tax Excess Levy See a b ove for a general discu ssio n of general obligation bonds. The amount of local government d ebt for utility bands is restrict ed by law to 25 percent of the taxable val ue of property. Lo cal government utilitie s tend to use bonds backed by utility user fees rather than general obligation bonds. Capita l Facilities July 2019 31 DRAFT Volume I 06 /27 /2019 Goals & Policies Comprehensive Plan City of Pasco, Washington 2018 to 2038 City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan Volume I, Goals & Policies R e -adopted b y Ordina n ce No. City Council Matt Watkins, Mayor Craig Maloney. Mayor Pro Tern Blanche Barajas Ruben Alvarado Saul Martinez Pete Serrano David Milne Planning Commission Pos ition I : Tanya Bowers Pos ition 2: Joe Campos Position 3 : Paul M endez Position 4 : Alecia Greenaway Pos ition 5 : Abel Campos Pos ition 6: Isaac Myhrum (Vice-Cha ir) Position 7: Zahra Roach (Chair) Pos ition 8: Pam B ykon en Pos ition 9: Vacant City Staff Dave Zabell , City Manager Stanley Strebel , D eputy C ity Manager Rick White, Community & Eco nomic Development Director Jacob Gonzalez, Senior Pl anner Jeff Adams, Associate Planner Darcy Boucier, Planner I Tabl e of Contents_(will be upd ated) Vol ume I Goals & Pol ic ies In tro ducti o n .............................................................................. Er ro r! Bookmark no t de fin ed . Land Use E lement ...................................................................................................................... 7 Hou sing E le1n en t. ..................................................................................................................... 16 Capital Faciliti es E lement ........................................................................................................ 19 Uti liti es E lement ...................................................................................................................... 23 Transportation E lement ............................................................................................................ 25 Economi c D evelopment E lem en t ............................................................................................ 28 Impl ementati o n & Monitoring E leme nt.. ................................................................................. 3 1 Appendi x I Maps .................................................................................................................... .34 INTRODUCTION Introduction In this chapter, you will find: • Comprehensive Plan Framework • Relationship to the Growth Management Act (GMA) • Franklin County Countywide Planning Policies • Pasco Vision for 2038 • Overview of the Comprehensive Plan Elements • Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan The Pasco Comprehensive Plan is a statement of goals and policies that outlines the community's vision for the future. The Plan is a basic reference document that provides guidance for the development and implementation of specific ordinances and regulations affecting the physical environment of the community. The Plan also anticipates population and employment growth and how public facilities and services will be provided to accommodate that growth. The City originally adopted a Growth Management Act (GMA) Comprehensive Plan in 1995 in response to legislation provided in RCW 36.70A. This Plan is a revision and update of the 199 S plan and amendments thereto. The last major update occurred in 2019. Goals e.g . Provide adequate and affordable housing Policies e.g. Allow small lot and mixed use housing Regulations and Programs e.g. Zoning Code -permit small lots, mixed use; Budget; Capital Improvement Plan Comprehensive Plan Framework This Comprehensive Plan encompasses all geographic and functiona l elements related to the community's physical development. It is general in nature and long range in its scope. The Comprehensive Plan includes major planning components, visions, goals, policies, and analyses. A vision is a collective value and target of a community, it is what a community wants to become. Goals are individual values aimed at achieving INTRODUCTION • INTRODUCTION the vision. Policies define how we accomplish the goals. Regulations, codes and ordinances implement policies. The Plan is divided into two volumes as follows: • Volume 1: Contains an introduction including a description of the Comprehensive Plan, framework goals as mandated by state, a brief community profile, an outline of required elements, and other related information. Volume 1 also includes the goals and policies related to six major elements that articulate the City's vision for the future through goals and policies organized as follows: Land Use; Housing; Capital Facilities; Utilities; Transportation; Economic Development. This also includes goals and policies for Implementation and Monitoring. • Volume 2: Provides the supporting background information for the elements including supporting data, maps and inventories. Relationship to the Growth Management Act In addition to outlining the required elements of comprehensive plans the GMA (RCW 36.70A.020) prescribes fourteen statutory goals. The preparation of this Plan was guided by these overall goals. For a community's plan to be valid it must be consistent with and support the state goals as well as other specific requirements of the GMA. Consistency, in the context of the GMA, means a plan must not conflict with the fourteen statutory goals, county wide policies, and plans of adjoining jurisdictions. The fourteen statutory goals adopted by the State Legislature are paraphrased as follows : INTRODUCTION 1. Guide urban growth to areas where urban services can be adequately provided. 2. Reduce urban sprawl. 3. Encourage efficient multi-modal transportation systems. 4. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population and promote a variety of residential densities and housing. 5. Encourage economic development throughout the State. 6. Assure private property is not taken for public use without just compensation. 7. Encourage predictability and timeliness in the permitting process. 8 . Maintain and enhance natural resource based industries including: productive agriculture, fisheries, and, mineral industries. 9. Encourage retention of open space and development of recreational opportunities. • INTRODUCTION 10. Protect the environment and enhance the State's quality of life. 11. Encourage public participation in the planning process. 12. Ensure there are adequate public facilities and services necessary to support development. 13. Identify and preserve lands and sites of historic and archaeological significance. 14. Manage the State's shorelines wisely. Franklin County Countywide Planning Policies Managing growth can be ineffective if it is carried out in a patchwork fashion. Therefore, the GMA provides a framework for regional coordination. Counties planning under the GMA should prepare Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP) and establish urban growth areas (UGAs). Cities and the county are required to be consistent with the Countywide Planning Policies in their comprehensive planning. The Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted the "Franklin Countywide Planning Policies" in 2019 (Appendix B). This document establishes policies that the City's Comprehensive Plan follows in addressing everything from transportation to the provision of municipal services to economic development to fiscal considerations. Public Participation The City of Pasco updated its Public Participation Plan in 2017. Cities and counties planning under the GMA must establish " ... procedures providing for early and continuous public participation in the development and amendment of comprehensive land use plans and development regulations implementing such plans." In 2017 and 2018, the City conducted multiple opportunities for public involvement in the form of public workshops, and meetings. The City established a Comprehensive Plan webpage to disseminate information to , and gather input from, the public. The City reached out to stakeholders such as Pasco School District, Columbia Basin College, and Benton Franklin Council of Government (BFCG), Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The City also held Planning Commission and Council workshops. Planning Commission hearings were held in 2017 and 2018 with published notices. An EIS was also prepared concurrently. The EIS addresses public input received during the scoping and comment period. The City Council adopted the Plan on XX, 2019. The Plan's goals and policies directly reflect the input received from the public. The Pasco Vision for 2038 Located along the north shore of the Columbia River, Pasco is the major service center for the ever expanding agricultural production in the Columbia Basin region of the State. Our City contains tree lined streets with well maintained and identifiable neighborhoods inters persed with neighborhood parks and schools. The City's INTRODUCTION • INTRODUCTION infrastructure reflects good planning and public stewardship by being well maintained and providing acceptable levels of services. Fire stations and police mini-stations are optimally located throughout the community to provide exceptional and proactive public safety. City government activity participates with the Port of Pasco and regional economic development agencies to expand employment opportunities as well as the tax base necessary to support needed community services. Our retail and commercial service centers are attractive and inviting areas clustered near intersections of major arterial streets. Pasco is the multi-modal hub of southeastern Washington with flourishing industrial development along key transportation nodes including rail, air, barge, truck and pipelines. All residents of the city are afforded access to the Columbia River. Pasco is oriented toward and connected with the River through parks, pathways, bikeways, boats launches and docks. Comprehensive Plan Elements The City of Pasco's Comprehensive Plan contains seven elements, which establish goals and policies to guide growth and development toward the vision of the future. Each element contains a brief introduction explaining the purpose for establishing the respective goals and policies. The following information provides a brief overview of each element: The Land Use Element is the Comprehensive Plan's bell weather element. This element provides direction for land use decisions necessary to guide the location of housing, commercial and industrial development as well as all other land uses within the City and expansion of the VGA The Housing Element promotes the need for diverse and affordable housing for current and future residents of the City. The element also promotes the maintenance and upkeep to preserve the existing housing stock. The Capital Facilities Element discusses the utility, urban and recreational services provided by the City. This element contains policies related to utility development and public safety and essential public facilities. The Utilities Element addresses utilities not owned or operated by the City of Pasco. The emphasis of this element is coordination between all utility providers during the planning and construction process. The Transportation Element discusses all modes of transportation within Pasco. Along with providing policy guides this element also addresses needs for curre nt and future transportation improvements in the City. The Economic Development Element has been included in the Pa sco Plan because of the importance of economic development to the community. The goals and policies of this element provide a framework for the city to promote expanding the tax base and I NTRODUCTION • INTRODUCTION creating new employment opportunities for Pasco residents. The Implementation and Monitoring Element contains general and administrative goals related to the planning process and the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Implementing the Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan is implemented through the goals and policies it identifies to guide local decision making related to urban development. The GMA encourages innovative implementation methods that are both regulatory and non-regulatory. Regulatory actions may include the adoption of a revised zoning ordinance or subdivision ordinance while non-regulatory actions could include the adoption of a capital facilities plan. Implementation may also include monitoring, evaluation, and amending the plan as conditions change. The City develops this Plan based on the community input to achieve a desired outcome for the City. However, market forces and many other factors can affect this outcome. Implementation is also contingent upon availability of funds. The city will work to reconcile issues where possible in order to stay on course of the planned directions. Some of the actions necessary to implement the Plan are discussed as follows : Regulatory Measures The GMA requires the City to enact land development regulations that are consistent with and implement the Comprehensive Plan. These regulations include zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, critical area regulations, shoreline regulations, and others. The zoning regulations and zoning map must be consistent with the land use map and the policies established in the Plan. The land use map and land use policies of the Plan establish the use, density, and intensity of future development. The zoning regulations ensure development occurs as identified in the plan. The City is obligated by ESHB 1714 adopted by the 1995 Legislature to clarify the development and permitting process through the establishment of specific time frames and processes. These processes are provided for in Title 4 "Permit Process" of the Pasco Municipal Code. Concurrency Management A concurrency management system is a regulatory process that establishes procedures to determine if public facilities have adequate capacity to accommodate a proposed development. The process uses criteria adopted and implemented in the municipal code. Under the GMA, concurrency must be established for transportation facilities; however jurisdictions may establish concurrency for any public facility or service. The City of Pasco adopted Ordinance # 3821 establishing concurrency procedures for transportation facilities in conjunction with new development. Budget INTRODUC TION • INTRODUCTION The City's biennial budget document identifies priorities based on the goals and policies and future growth indicated in the Comprehensive Plan. The funds allocated in the budget document are also tied with the City's Capital Improvement Plan. Six Year Capital Improvement Plan The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) sets out the capital projects the City plans to undertake within the next six years to support implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The six year schedule is updated annually, with the first year of the schedule acting as the capital budget for the current fiscal year. During the annual updating of the six-year schedule, cost estimates, and funding sources are updated and revised to reflect changed conditions or new information available to the City. The CIP and the twenty-year Capital Facility Plan should be revised to include additional projects that may be needed to maintain adopted levels of service. Administrative Actions The Comprehensive Plan includes policies that should be carried out through administrative actions. These actions include development review, development permitting, preparation of reports, making information available to the public, and review for concurrency. Development review practices must be continually monitored to ensure administrative function are consistent with and support the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Public Involvement As the Pasco Comprehensive Plan is tested by development, there will be a need to respond by amending the comprehensive Plan. Additionally as the community grows, the vision for the future may change and new needs may emerge. Continued public involvement and communication is necessary to keep the Plan current and in step with community goals for the future. INTRODUCTION • LAND USE Land Use Element Introduction The Land Use Element anticipates and In this chapter, you will find: directs growth and development in the Pasco Urban Growth Area for the next 20 years. It is the policy basis for • Growth Management Mandate • Plan Concept ensuring that a dequate land is available • Land Use Designations and for growth and that development will Areas be orderly and efficient. The Land Use Elem e nt specifically considers the • Goals and Policies general distribution and location of land uses; the appropriate intensity and density of land uses given development trends; provides policy guidance for residential, commercial, indus trial and public uses; addresses pre-existing non-conforming uses; and establishes land division policies for creating new lots. It also provides the basis for coordination with Fra nklin County in establishing and expanding the urban growth area. Growth Management Mandate The Land Use Element is d es igned to comply with the following s tate GMA planning goals: • En courage urban d evelopm ent in urban areas wh e re adequate public fa c ilities and sen 1ices exis t or can be provided in an <:;{fic ient manner • R edu ce th e inappropriate convers ion of undevelop ed land into sprawling , low-dens i ty de velopme nt LA ND USE E LEMENT • LAND USE • P rivate property s hall not be taken for public use without just co mpensation having been made; the property rights of landowners sha ll be protected from arbitrmy and discriminato ry actions • Encourage th e retention of open sp ace and developm ent of recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks • Applications for both state and lo ca l government permits s hould be processed in a tim ely and fair manner to ensure predictability • Identify and enco urage the preservation of lands, sites, and stru ctures, that have historical or archeological s ign ificance • Encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning process and ensure coordination between communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts • Encourage th e availability of affordable hous ing to all econo mic segmen ts of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of exis ting housing stock. • Encourage economic developm e nt throughout th e s tate that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportun ity for all citizens of this state, especially for un e mployed and for disadvantaged persons, and encourage growth in areas experiencing ins ufficient economic growth , all within the capacities of th e sta te 's natural resources, public services, and public facilities, and • Maintain and enhance natural reso urce-based industries, including productive timber, agricultural, and fishery indu stries. Encourage th e conserva ti on of productive fores tlands and productive agricultural lands, and di scourage incompatible uses. The state goals, in tum, led to th e Co untywide Planning Policies (CPP) in Appendix B that provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in thi s Element Plan Concept Pasco is the largest city in Franklin County. More than 80% of the county residents live in Pasco. Pasco is also part of the Tri-Cities Metropolitan Area, a region that includes parts of two counties (Benton and Franklin), Kennewick, Richland a nd West Richland with a total population of 300,000. The April 1, 2018 population of Pasco was estimated by the Washington State Office of Financial Management a t 73,590. Pasco is, in terms of net percentage growth, one of the fa s test-growing cities in the state of Washington. The current land area of the City is 37.42 square miles . LAND USE ELEMENT • LAND USE The plan concept is based on a vision of how the City should grow and develop while protecting its quality of life and equitably sharing the public and private costs and benefits of growth. The plan concept supports a distribution of land uses providing for residential, commercial, and industrial development along with infrastructure, public facilities, parks, open space, and other community features in order to maintain and protect public health, safety, and welfare, while enhancing the community's character, amenities, and environmental quality. Land Use Designations and Areas Pasco's approach to managing growth is accomplished through the comprehensive plan land use designations that, in turn, provide the basis for zoning, capital facilities planning, and public investment. Land use designations indicate where new urban growth will be encouraged and where necessary infrastructure improvements will be required over time to support the new growth. The urban growth areas (UGA) (See Map X in Appendix A) within and adjacent to the City provide for future land needs that can support growth with adequate urban-level public facilities concurrent with development. New development is encouraged to locate in urban growth areas where adequate public facilities and services can be provided in an efficient and economic manner. An adequate supply of land will ensure that immediate and future urban needs are met as well as provide for an orderly and efficient transition from low intensity land use to urban land use over time. Land use policies are intended to protect critical areas, provide efficient and safe transportation networks, maintain and improve the quality of air, water, and land resources, as well as preserve existing urban neighborhood character. Map 2 in the Appendix depicts the generalized Comprehensive Plan land use designations for the City and the UGA. The land use designations represent the adopted policies that support land demand through the year 2038. Eight broad land use designations are used to allow for the necessary flexibility and specificity in applying land use regulations and development standards: • Low Density Residential • Medium Density Residential • High Density Residential • Mixed Residential/Commercial • Commercial • Industrial • Public and Quasi-Public • DNR Reserve • Airport Reserve • Open Space The zoning code (Title 25 of the Pasco Municipal Code) includes more detailed information on the specific zoning districts that implement these land use designations. Tables LU-1 and LU-2 indicates the land areas for each of the land use LAND USE ELEMENT • LAND US E design ations. In d e fining density, it is important to distinguish the differen ce between "gross" and "net". Gross density means the total number of dwelling units d ivided by the tota l land area of the s ite or area, excl uding nothing. Net density m eans the total number of dwelling units di vid e d b y the ne t area of the lot or si te. The gross ar ea ex clud es road s, public open spaces, community facilities , and critical areas. Table LU-1 -Existing Land Use Designations and Acreaget LAND USE CITY LIMITS UGA TOTAL DESIGNATIONS (Acres) (Acres) (Acres) Residenti al Lands Low Density 5,394.95 1,537.58 6,932.53 M edium Den sity 1,457.62 505.13 1,962.76 High Den sity 154.11 -154.11 Subtotal 7,006.68 2,042.71 9,049.39 Commercial Lands Mixed Res idential I 449.24 7 .02 456.26 Co mmercial Commercial 1,405.95 34.76 1,440.71 Subtotal 1,855.19 41.78 1,896.97 Industrial Lands Industrial 3 ,9 9 8.83 926 .22 4,925.05 Subtotal 3,998.83 926.22 4,925.05 Public / Quasi-Public Lands Gov't Public I Quasi-746 .1 7 17.73 76 3 .90 Public Subtotal 746.17 17.73 763.90 Open Space I Park Lands Open Space I Park 626 .17 29.32 65 5 .49 Subtotal 626.17 29.32 655.49 Airport Reserve Lands Air port Rese r ve 2,060.30 19 8.9 0 2,25 9.20 Subtotal 2,060.30 198.90 2,259.20 DNR Reserve Lands DNR Reserve 7 61 .37 154.48 9 15.85 Subtotal 761.37 154.48 915.85 Parcel Total 17,054.72 3,411.13 20,465.85 Street Rights of Way St reet R.O. W. 5,264 .12 Total2 25,729.96 i Acreage figu r es ar e derived based o n th e best information a nd par ce l data ava il able in GIS. Accuracy may vary dependin g on t he so u rce of th e in formation, cha nges in politi cal boun da ri es or hvdrolo ltica l features, or th e m ethodo logy used to ma p a n d calcu late a L AND USE ELEMENT • LAND USE particular land us e. 2 These do not include th e water area. Table LU -2 -Future Land Use Designations and Acreage LAND USE CITY LIMITS Existing Proposed TOTAL DESIGNATIONS UGA UGA Residential Lands Lo w Density 5,394.9 5 1,537.58 1,879 .00 8,811.53 Mixed Density 1,457.62 505 .13 298 .00 2,260.76 High Density 154.11 -114.00 268.11 Subtotal 7,006.68 2,042.71 2,291.00 11,340.39 Commercial Lands Mixed Residential I 449.24 7.02 456.26 Commercial Commercial 1,405.95 34.76 357.00 1,797.71 Subtotal 1,855.19 41.78 357.00 2,253.97 Industri al Lands Industrial 3,998.83 926.22 685.00 5,610.05 Subtotal 3,998.83 926.22 685.00 5,610.05 Public / Quasi-Pu blic Lands Gov't Public I Quasi-746.17 17.73 763.90 Public Subtotal 746.17 17.73 763 .90 Open Space I Park Lands Open Space I Park 626.17 29.32 655.49 Subtotal 626.17 29.32 655.49 A irport Reserve Lands Airport Reserve 2,060.30 198.9 0 32.55 2,291.75 Subtotal 2,060.30 198.90 32.55 2,291.75 DNR Reserve Lands DNR Reserve 761.37 154.48 915 .85 Subtotal 761.37 154.48 -915.85 TO TAL 17,054.72 3,411.13 3,365.55 23,831.40 Total with existing rights of way 29,095.52 LAND USE ELEMENT • DNR Reserve Land 3% Airport Reserve Lands 8% Low Dens i ty Residential 30% Rights of Way 18% LAND USE Medium Density Residential f 8% High Density 2% Residential 1% Figure 1 -Future Land Use Distribution in the City and UGA Goals and Policies LU-1. GOAL: TAKE DELIBERATE, CONSISTENT, AND CONTINUOUS ACTIONS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY OF LIFE. LU-1-A Policy: Maintain and apply current design standards for major public investments, particularly streets. LU-1-8 Policy: Enhance the physical appearance of development within the community through land use regulations, design guidelines, and performance and maintenance standards including landscaping, screening, building facades, color, signs, and parking lot design and appearance. LU-1-C Policy: Encourage cluster commercial development and discourage strip commercial development. LU-1-D Policy: Land uses should be permitted subject to adopted standards designed to mitigate land use impacts on adjacent, less intensive uses while preserving constitutionally protected forms of expression . LAND USE ELEMENT • LU-2. GOAL : PLAN FOR A VARIETY OF COMPATIBLE LAND USES WITHIN THE URBAN GROWTH AREA. LU-2-A Policy: Maintain sufficient land designated to accommodate resid e ntial, commercial, industrial, educational and public facility uses proximate to appropriate transportation and utility infrastructure. LU -2-B Policy: Facilitate planned growth within the City limits and UGA, and also promote infill developments in the City limits. LU-2-C Policy: Ensure that adequate public services are provided in a reasonable time frame for new developments. LAND USE LU-2-D Policy: Encourage the use of buffers or transition zones between non- compatible land uses. LU-2-E Policy: Discourage the siting of incompatible uses adjacent to Pasco airport. LU-2-F Policy: Discou rage developments dependent on septic system and at a density b e low the minimum to sustain an urban level of services. LU-3 . GOAL: MAINTAIN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS AND ENSURE NEW NEIGHBORHOODS ARE SAFE AND ENJOYABLE PLACES TO LIVE . LU-3-A Policy: Design major streets, schools, parks, and other public facilities that will encourage the individual identities of neighborhoods. LU-3-8 Policy: Support existing and design future recreational, educational and cultural facilities and services through the capital facilities plan, dedication of la nd through the concurrency management process, and coordination with service providers. LU-3-C Policy: Ensure adequate provision for the recreation needs of new residents through facilities fund e d by park impact fees. LAND USE ELEMENT • LAND USE LU-3-D Policy: Require all development to be landscaped through the review and approval of permits using adopted regulations and guidelines. LU-3-E Policy: Encourage the use of irrigation (non-potable) water for landscape maintenance. LU-4 . GOAL:. ENSURE LAND USE CONNECTIVITY THAT ENHANCES COMMUNITY ACCESS AND PROMOTES PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING SO RESIDENTS CAN LIVE HEALTHIER AND MORE ACTIVE LIVES. LU-4-A Policy: Reduce the dependency of vehicle travel and encourage pedestrian and multi-modal options by providing compatible land-uses in and around residential neighborhoods .. LU-4-B Policy: Encourage infill and higher density including planned unit developments particularly within proximity to major travel corridors and public transportation service areas to protect open space and critical areas, and provide recreational areas and amenities in support of more intensive, walkable neighborhoods . LU-4-D Policy: Encourage mixed-use development providing neighborhood shopping and services promote walkable communities. LU-4-E Policy: Designate areas for higher density residential development where utilities and transportation facilities enable efficient use of capital resources. LU-5. GOAL : MAINTAIN A BROAD RANGE OF RESIDENTIAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE A VARIETY OF LIFESTYLES AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. LU-5-A Policy: Allow a variety of residential densities throughout the urban growth area. LU-5-B Policy: Encourage higher residential densities in and near the Broadmoor, Downtown and along major travel corridors. LU-6 GOAL: ENCOURAGE HIGH QUALITY COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL SHOPPING FACILITIES AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS THAT SUPPORT THE CITY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS . LU-6-A Policy: Locate commercial facilities along major corridors and leverage infrastructure availability. LAND USE ELEMENT • LU-6-B Policy: Plan for major commercial centers which promote functional and economical marketing and operations and produce sustainable clusters of shopping and services. LU-6-C Policy: Maintain and apply design standards and guidelines that will enhance the communities built environment and result in attractive and efficient centers. LAND US E LU-7 . GOAL: SAFEGUARD AND PROTECT SHORELANDS AND CRITICAL LANDS WlTHIN THE URBAN AREA. LU-7-A Policy: Maintain regulatory proce sses to preserve wetlands, wildlife habitats, and other critical lands within the urban growth area. LU-7-B Policy: Consider the goals and policies of the Shoreline Master Program as part of this Comprehensive Plan. LU-8. GOAL: ENCOURAGE THE RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND SITES. LU-8-A Policy: Allow adaptive re-uses in historic structures . LAND USE ELEME NT • HOUSING Housing Element Introduction Housing is one of the most important needs in our lives and communities. In this chapter, you will find: • It provides shelter and a link to the neighborhood and the larger community. • It is the single largest • Growth Management Mandate • Goals and Policies purchase made by most households. • As an industry, housing is a major partner in the economic life of the community both as a consumer of goods and services and producer of dwelling units, jobs, and income. • As a major economic activity, housing depends on local government. While taxes on housing are an important source of local government revenue, services to housing and to the inhabitants of this housing comprise a major portion oflocal government expenditures. By 2038, the population within the Pasco is expected to be 121,828. This will be a 50,148 increase over the current population. Approximately 15,298 new housing units of will be added to the inventory in the next 20 years to accommodate this population growth. This comprehensive plan is a roadmap for Pasco as it works toward providing housing opportunities for present and future generations. Every community has low and moderate income households. Since a community benefits from its residents, it has a responsibility to ensure they have a desirable place to live. The Land Use Element establishes policies for providing a variety of residential densities and related housing HOUSING ELEMENT 16 HOUSING opportunities within the confines of the Growth Management Act (GMA). This Housing Element includes a description of is s ues and resources and goals and policies that address Pasco's housing programs and strategies. Chapter 3 in Volume 2 provides demographic information and analysis used to support the policy framework. Growth Management Mandate Addressing local housing needs involves a regional approach supported by all levels of government (federal/state/local) a nd the private sector. Each jurisdiction has a responsibility for meeting its obligations in addressing affordable housing issues in the Tri-Cities. The greatest potential for promoting affordable housing is in the urban areas, given the intent of the Growth Management Act to direct mos t population growth to these areas while protecting open space and rural lands outside. The Franklin Countywide Planning Policies are the most appropriate tool for advancing a countywide or regional housing strategy supported by the County, cities and towns, and other public and private entities. The following GMA Planning Goal drives the formation and implementation of the County's housing goals and policies : "Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock." Goals and Policies H-1. GOAL : ENCOURAGE HOUSING FOR ALL ECONOMIC SEGMENTS OF THE CITY'S POPULATION CONSISTENT WITH THE LOCAL AND REGIONAL MARKET. H-1-A Policy: Allow for a full range of housing including single family homes, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, and manufactured housing, accessory dwelling units, zero lot line, planned unit developments etc. in areas as appropriate. H-1 -B Policy: Medium and high density housing should b e located near arterials and neighborhood or community s hopping facilities a nd employment areas. H-1-C Policy: Support the availability of special needs housing throughout the community. H-1-D Policy: Support or advance programs that encourage access to safe housing. H-2. GOAL: PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN THE EXISTING HOUSING STOCK FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS. H-2 -A Policy: Us e code enforcement as a method of requiring owners of residential units to keep structures in good condition for human habitation. HOUSING ELEMENT 17 H-2-B Policy: Assist low income households with needed improvements. housing H-2-C Policy: Support organizations and or programs involved in affordable housing development, repair and rehabilitation. HOUSING H-3. GOAL : ENCOURAGE HOUSING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION THAT ENSURES LONG TERM SUSTAINAB ILITY AND VALUE. H-3-A Policy: Encourage innovative techniques in the design of residential neighborhoods and mixed use areas to provide character and variety in the community. H-3-B Policy: Maintain development regulations and standards that control the scale and density of accessory buildings and homes to maintain compatibility with other residential uses. H-4. GOAL: SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN THE COMMUNITY. H-4-A Policy: Residential neighborhoods and mixed use areas should exhibit a consistent level of quality and appearance. H-4-B Policy: Work with local, state and federal agencies and private organizations to assist lower income residents rehabilitate and/or maintain their homes. H-4-C Policy: Work with public and private sector developers to ensure that lower income and affordable housing is available, specifically along major travel corridors with access to public transit and commercial services. HOUSI NG ELEMENT 18 CAPITAL FACILITIES Capital Facilities Element Introduction This Chapter, along with the six-year Capital Facilities Plan (CFP), constitutes the Capital Facilities Element. The Pasco Comprehensive Water, Sewer, Stormwater, and six-year Transportation Plans are a technical extension of the Utilities and Transportation Elements and this Chapter and are designed to support the City's current and future population and economy. The goals and policies guide and implement the provision of adequate public facilities as required by the GMA. This Element and the CFP contain level-of-service (LOS) standards for transportation, sewer, and water and policies directing concurrency. Following the provisions for City capital facilities, the element includes goals and policies for essential public facilities. Planning for major capital facilities enables Pasco to : • Demonstrate facility needs through adopted level of service standards; • Anticipate capital improvement needs and plan for their costs; • Integrate community capital facility wants/needs into the annual budget process; • Monitor growth and manage development; and • Qualify for revenue sources such as federal and state grants and loans, real estate excise taxes and impact fees. This level of planning also enables the City to receive a better rating on bond issues. The City of Pasco is responsible for capital facilities and service levels related to: • Public Works -Operation and maintenance, transportation, water, sewer, and surface water management and s olid waste disposa l facilities; • Justice -Public safety and court facilities; CAPITAL FAC ILITI ES ELEMENT 19 CAPITAL FACILITIES • General Government -Administrative facilities; and • Community -Parks, recreation and community services facilities Source Documents The source documents primarily used as functional comprehensive plans for infrastructure and the six-year capital improvement plans are prepared routinely and updated annually as required for obtaining funding from the State. The individual capital improvement plans define projects and proposed funding for those projects required, first to rehabilitate existing facilities and secondly to provide level of service (LOS) capacity to accommodate new growth. Generally, the proposed new capacity, replacement and rehabilitation of capital facilities, and financing for the next six years reflect the general planning goals and policies, as well as land use infrastructure requirements, identified in Pasco's longer- range planning documents. These documents include: • The Transportation Element, and related regional and county transportation plans; • The Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan and Forestry Plan; • Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Comprehensive Plans; and • Specific facility plans for infrastructure improvements and city-owned buildings. Other source documents include, plans for schools, the irrigation district, the Benton- Franklin Council of Governments Regional Transportation Plan, the Columbia Basin Ground Water Management Area Plan, and other service providers. Growth Management Mandate The Capital Facilities Element is designed to comply with the following state GMA planning goals: • Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. The state goals, in turn, led to the following Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) that provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in this Element (note that only those policies or portions pertaining to infrastructure are included here): Goals and Policies CF-1. GOAL: USE THE SIX YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETING PROCESS AS THE SHORT-TERM IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 20-YEAR CAPITAL FACILITY NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. CAPITAL FAC ILITIES ELEMENT 20 CAPITAL FACILITIES CF-1-A Policy: Systematically guide capital improvements consistent with the vision and plan of the community. CF-1-B Policy: Encourage public participation in defining the need for, the proposed location of, and the design of public facilities such a parks, ball fields, pedestrian and bicycle corridors, and street and utility extensions and improvements. CF-2. GOAL: ENSURE CONCURRENCY OF UTILITIES, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES CONSISTENT WITH LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND ACTIONS WITHIN REALISTIC CAPITAL BUDGET CAPABILITIES. CF-2-A Policy: Encourage growth in geographic areas where services and utilities can be extended in an orderly, progressive and efficient manner. CB -2-B Policy: Deficiencies in existing public facilities should be addressed during the capital facilities budgeting process. CF-2-C Policy: Periodically review capital facilities needs and the associated fiscal impacts on the community in light of changing regional and local economic trends. The appropriate interval for such a review is ten years during the mandated GMA update cycle, except for the annual 6-Year Budget review. CF-3 . GOAL: MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LANDS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES. CF-3-A Policy: Assure land development proposals provide land and/or facilities or other mitigation measures to address impacts on traffic, parks, recreational facilities, schools, and pedestrian and bicycle trails. CF-4. GOAL : ACQUIRE ADEQUATE WATER RIGHTS FOR FUTURE NEEDS. CF-4-A Policy: Ensure the acquisition of water rights commensurate with the City's planned development and need for water in residential, commercial, industrial and other urban uses. CF-4-B Policy: Ensure that new developments utilizing the City water, transfers to the City any existing water rights associated with the properties being developed. In absence of any existing water rights, developments should pay water rights acquisition fees to the City. CF-5. GOAL: IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY, PROVIDE PARKS, GREENWAYS, TRAILS, AND RECREATION FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE URBAN GROWTH AREA. CAPITAL FAC ILITIES ELEMENT 21 CF-5-A Policy: Implement the adopted parks and recreation plan as a part of this comprehensive plan CF-5-B Policy: Encourage use of existing natural features, open spaces and appropriate excess right-of-way as an integral part of the community-wide park system. CF -5 -C Policy: Maintain a cooperative agreement with the Pasco school district CAPITAL FACILITIES regarding the development, use, and operation of neighborhood parks. CF-6. GOAL: FOSTER ADEQUATE PROVISION FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE URBAN GROWTH AREA CF-6-A Policy: Work with the school district to coordinate facility plans with this comprehensive plan and encourage appropriate location and design of schools throughout the community. CF-6-B Policy: Work with Columbia Basin College to coordinate campus development plans including access and traffic circulation needs. CF-7. GOAL: MAINTAIN WITHIN THE CITY A LEVEL OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE THAT IS EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE. ENCOURAGE THAT SAME LEVEL OF SERVICE IN THE UNINCORPORATED PORTION OF THE URBAN GROWTH AREA CF-7-A Policy: Strive to provide a sufficient number of fire stations in appropriate locations throughout the community. CF-7-B Policy: Maintain a cooperative policy with the county fire district. CF-8. GOAL: LOCATE ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FAILITIES TO OPTIMIZE ACCESS AND EQUITABLY DISTRUBTE ECONOMIC BENEFIT/BURDENS THROUGHT THE REGION AND COUNTY. CF-8-A Policy: Review all reasonabl e alternatives for the location of essential public facilities prior to granting necessary permits. CF-8-B Policy: Ensure all potential environmental impacts are considered for each essential public facility including the cumulative impacts of multiple facilities . CF-8-C Policy: Ensure essential public facilities contribute to necessary concurrency requirements for transportation and utilities. CF-8-D Policy: Adopt mitigating measures during the special permit review process to address potential land use compatibility issues with surrounding uses. CAPITAL FAC ILITIES ELEMENT 22 UTILITIES Utilities Element Replace photos Introduction The GMA requires the utility element to describe locations, capacities, and In this chapter, you will find: needs for utilities. The policies in this element cover all public water, sanitary • Growth Management Mandate sewer, and storm water utilities and • Goals and Policies private natural gas, telecommunications, electric and solid waste utilities. The information relating to utility service providers contained in this Plan is a summary only. More detailed discussions of the topics covered in this chapter are found under separate cover in utility service provider capital functional plans. Growth Management Mandate The Utilities Element is designed to comply with the following state GMA planning goals: • Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. The state goals, in turn, led to the following Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) that provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in this Element (note that only those policies or portions pertaining to utilities and community facilities are included here): UTILITIES ELEMENT 23 1".f ,• f • ,,. • ~" !° • •• , ~ ,.. • •, ! r -1 I UTILITIES Goals and Policies UT-1. GOAL: PROVIDE ADEQUATE UTILITY SERVICES TO THE URBAN GROWTH AREA TO ASSURE THAT THE ANTICIPATED 20-YEAR GROWTH IS ACCOMMODATED. UT-1-A Policy: Ensure that public water and sewer services are available concurrently with development in the urban growth area. UT-1-8 Policy: Prioritize investments in public water and sewer system improvements to support planned development within the urban growth area. UT-1-C Policy: Coordinate utility providers' functional plans and the City's land use and utility plans to ensure long term service availability. UT-1 -D Policy: Leverage irrigation water in new developments to ease the use of potable water for maintenance of landscaping. UT-2. GOAL: ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE PLACEMENT OF UTILITY FACILITIES IS ADDRESSED IN DEVELOPMENT PLANS. UT-2-A Policy: coordinate private utility providers' plans for energy and communication utilities with city land use plans and development permit applications. UT-2-8 Policy: locate and design utility substations consistent with adopted codes and standards to be compatible with the aesthetic standards of affected neighborhoods. UT-3. GOAL: ASSURE THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE AND EFFICIENT STORM WATER MANAGEMENT UT-3-A Policy: Require adequate provision of storm water facilities with all new land development. UT-3-8 Policy: Include adequate storm water management facilities to serve new or existing streets. UTILITIES ELEMENT 24 TRANSPORTATION Transportation Element Introduction The Growth Management Act has very specific requirements for comprehensive plan transportation elements. To meet these Transportation Element requirements, the City of Pasco In this chapter, you will find: • Growth Management Mandate • Goals and Policies maintains within the Volume 2 transportation element an inventory of existing facilities, land use assumptions, travel forecasts, LOS standards, current and future transportation needs, and a transportation financial plan in addition to other GMA required information. In this chapter, the transportation goals and policies are presented. Together with the information in Volume 2, the goals and policies provide the basis for transportation infrastructure decisions pursuant to the GMA. Since transportation infrastructure and services are also provided by the state, regional government, and the cities and towns, the Transportation Element is intended to complement those other systems and networks. Three aspects of the Transportation Element have a direct bearing on transportation project programming and funding through the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (Six-Year TIP). These are: (1) transportation policies; (2) existing and future transportation needs (based on LOS); and (3) the transportation financial plan. The transportation policies are used to give general direction for transportation improvement investments. Along with the near-term prioritized improvement projects, the LOS based transportation needs are used to select potential future projects. The transportation financial plan is used to produce a financially feasible six- year plan. Thus, the Transportation Element provides a framework for use in transportation investment decisions. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 25 TRANSPORTATION Growth Management Mandate Development of this chapter was guided in particular by the following GMA Planning Goal: • Encourage efficient multi-modal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with County and City Comprehensive Plans. The state goals, in turn, led to the following Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) that provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in this Element (note that only those policies or portions pertaining to infrastructure are included here): Goals and Policies TR-1. GOAL: PROVIDE FOR AND MAINTAIN A SAFE, INTEGRATED AND EFFECTIVE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT PROMOTES CONNECTIVITY. TR-1-A Policy: Participate in the transportation planning of the Benton- Franklin Council of Governments. TR-1-B Policy: Work with other jurisdictions to plan, fund , and implement multi-jurisdictional projects necessary to meet shared transportation needs including right-of-way acquisition. TR-1-C Policy: Integrate transportation and land use planning efforts and policy that meet the needs of the community and the objectives of this plan. TR-1-D Policy: Minimize traffic conflicts on the arterial street system by minimizing the number of driveways accessed directly from arterial streets. TR-1-E Policy: Encourage street design with traffic calming and safety in consideration for surrounding and uses. TR-1-F Policy: provide neighborhood travel connections for public safety as well as providing for transportation disbursement. TR-1-G Policy : develop an interconnected network of streets, trails and other public ways while preserving neighborhood identity. TR-1-H Policy: adopt and maintain a functional street classification system consistent with regional and state guidance. TR-1-I Policy: maintain level-of-service (LOS) "D" on all urban arterials. TR1-J Policy: encourage developments to meet the mission of the Pasco Complete Street Policy TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 26 TRANSPORTATION TR-2. GOAL: ENCOURAGE EFFICIENT, ALTERNATE AND MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. TR-2-A Policy: Maintain the multi-model passenger terminal. TR-2-B Policy: Cooperate with Ben Franklin Transit in programming transit routes, transit stops, and supporting facilities which optimize user accessibility. TR-2-C Policy: Encourage van/car pooling. TR-2-D Policy: Encourage bicycle and pedestrian movements by providing safe and purposeful bicycle and pedestrian routes. TR-2-E Policy: Encourage park-and-ride Jots for bicycles and/or automobiles. TR-2-F Policy: Support rail services for passengers, industries and commerce within the area. TR 3 GOAL: IMPROVE OPERATING EFFICIENCY OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. TR-3-A Policy: Evaluate, plan, and install traffic control devices and intersection designs to improve travel safety and efficiency. TR-3-B Policy: ensure adequate maintenance of the existing facilities. TR-4 GOAL: BEAUTIFY THE MAJOR STREETS OF THE CITY. TR-4-A Policy: Incorporate design and streetscape into all major arterial and collector streets as they are constructed. TR-4-B Policy: Examine retrofit projects that include beautification on major arterial streets. TR-5 GOAL: MAINTAIN A FREIGHT ROUTE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LAND USES AND REDUCE THE IMPACTS TO NEIGHBORHOODS AND LOCAL STREETS. TR-5-A Policy: promote the safe and efficient movement of freight through the city. TR-5-A Policy: support the development of facilities that are critical components of the movement of freight (e.g. roads and rail lines leading to the airport, port, planned industrial centers, rail transfer facilities, etc.). TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 27 ECONOMIC DE VELOPMENT Economic Development Element Introduction The Economic Development Element of the Pasco Comprehensive Plan is a In this chapter, you will find: companion to the Comprehensive • Growth Management Mandate Economic Developme nt Strategy (CEDS) tha t is maintained by the • Goals and Policies Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG). The Council is a regiona l government body charged with a number of activities including the coordination of local economic analysis and planning. The CEDS is updated periodically by the BFCOG to address requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA) and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The CEDS provides information on trends, needs, problems and opportunities, and identifies strategies for implementing the goals in this Element. While the Economic Development Element is not required by the GMA and there is a lack of state funding, Pasco has initiated work on this important aspect of community growth and development. Growth Management Mandate The Economic Development Elem e nt is designed to comply with the following state GMA planning goals: • Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadva ntaged persons, promote the retention a nd ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT 28 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public services, and public facilities. Goals and Policies ED-1. GOAL: MAINTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS AN IMPORTANT AND ONGOING CITY INITIATIVE ED-1-A Policy: Promote an environment which is conducive to the development and expansion of business opportunities. ED-1 -B Policy: continue efforts to attract and recruit new employers to the community with promotional efforts in cooperation with other Tri-Cities partners. ED-1-C Policy: support the promotion of Pasco's urban area as a good business environment by enhancing the infrastructure of the community. ED-1-D Policy: promote tourism and recreational opportunities. ED-1-E Policy: support and encourage the establishment of new and the sustainability of existing economic and business associations. ED-1-F Policy: Recognize that infrastructure, including transportation and utility planning are vital to economic development and attracting businesses. ED-2 . GOAL: ASSURE APPROPRIATE LOCATION AND DESIGN OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES. ED-2-A Policy: maintain a strong working relationship with the Port of Pasco and regional economic development agencies to further economic opportunities. ED-2-B Policy: encourage development of a wide range of commercial and industrial uses strategically located to support local and regional needs. ED-3. GOAL: MAINTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES TO ENSURE THAT COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS ARE GOOD NEIGHBORS. ED-3-A Policy: enhance compatibility of commercial and industrial development with residential and mixed use neighborhoods through the use of landscaping, screening, and superior building design standards and guidelines. ED-3-B Policy: avoid excessive outdoor illumination and ostentatious identification of business activities. ED-3-C Policy: provide sufficient, accessible, and attractive off-street parking facilities. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT 29 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ED-3-D Policy: require existing commercial and industrial facilities to conform to city design and site amenity standards, when expansion and/or new facilities are proposed. ED-3-E Policy: use sufficient landscaping and appropriate screening as well as other methods to buffer less intensive uses from utilitarian parts of commercial and industrial facilities. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT 30 IMPLEMENTATION Implementation & Monitoring Element /~ / -...;: ;..• _, c . -. -:1.c;,.~ Introduction This plan element is intended to establish the procedural framework for linking the goals and policies of the other elements with supporting and related actions and initiatives such as development code updates; coordination with regional plans and programs; and regular assessment of the performance of the plan in guiding development to deliver the vision. Growth Management Mandate The Implementation & Monitoring Element functions as a "checklist" or tool for the City to use as it assesses the effectiveness of the plan to deliver the community vision. It uses all of the state GMA goals and the following Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) that provide specific guidance to the analysis and policies developed in this Element (note that only those policies or portions pertaining to implementation are included here): Policy No. 1 Policies to Implement RCW 36.70A.020. The Comprehensive Plans of Franklin County and each of its cities therein shall be prepared and adopted with the objective to facilitate economic prosperity by accommodating growth consistent with the following: 4. Property Rights: Private property rights shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions. IMPLEMENTATION & MONITORING ELEMENT 31 IMPLEM ENTATION 5. Permits: Applications for permits should be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability. Policies for Governmental Cooperation Policy 1. Coordinate with other governmental units in preparing development regulations. Policy 2. Work with the Benton-Franklin council of Government's Growth management Committee to develop consistency among the various jurisdictions that are planning. Policy 3. Work with other state agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish and Wildlife when developing regulations, which would impact those agencies. Policy 4. Work with the Office of Financial Management in siting essential public facilities of regional and statewide importance. Policy 5. Participate with communities within the County in developing regulations that are consistent with each other and provide a smooth transition between rural areas and urban cities. Policy 6. Develop compatible subdivision zoning regulations. Goals and Policies IM-1. GOAL: ENSURE CONSISTENCY AND CERTAINTY IN LAND USE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. IM-1-A Policy: Maintain codes, standards, and guidelines which are clear, concise and objective. IM-1-B Policy: Strive for consistency and certainty through a predictable schedule of assessment and amendments on an annual basis rather than sporadically. IM-1-C Policy: Maintain a common set of development standards for both the incorporated and unincorporated lands of the urban growth area, in cooperation with Franklin County. IM-1-D Policy: Maintain a general land use map that clearly designates various land uses and densities consistent with the goals and policies of this plan. IM-1-E Policy: Establish development project permit approval procedures that are well defined and consistent with regulatory criteria and standards. IM-1-F Policy: Ensure realistic time-lines for action on applications. IM-1-G Policy: Utilize administrative approval actions to expedite decision- making processes on development proposals. IMPLEMENTATION & MONITORING ELEMENT 32 IMPLEMENTATION IM-2. GOAL: ADVANCE THE CITY'S INFORMATION AND DECISION MAKING CAPAC ITY IM-2-A Policy: Research the development patterns of the Pasco urban and urbanizing areas as this plan progresses through its 20 year life to determine if the goals, policies, and/or strategie s need to be updated. The city shou ld conduct a major review of the comprehensive plan every te n years and may make corrections and small adjustm ents to the plan each year. IM-2-B Policy: The city has, and will continue to commission specia l studies in preparation for construction projects on its utility service and transportation facilities and systems. These special studies shall be consistent with the goals, policies, and proposals of this comprehensive plan. IM-2-C Policy: Coord in ate on-going database management, mapping, and growth management assessments with Franklin County and the Benton- Franklin Council of Governments. IMPLEMENTATION & MONITORING ELEMENT 33 Appendix A: Maps APPENDICES 34 ...___~~-~~~-~-APPENDI CE S --- Appendix B: Countywide Planning Policies APPENDICES 35