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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-2019 Planning Commission Meeting Packet AGENDA 06P4�i �� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING lip City Hall-Council Chambers 525 North Third Avenue Pasco,Washington THURSDAY,NOVEMBER 21,2019 7.00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER IL ROLL CALL: Declaration of Quorum III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2019 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Code Amendment Planned-Unit Development Revision (CA 2019-010) B. Land Use Amendment Tom Kidwell (CPA 2019-001) C. Land Use Amendment Paul Miles (Rio Del Sol) (CPA 2018-003) VII. OTHER BUSINESS A. Comprehensive Plan Update VIII. ADJOURNMENT This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter Cable and streamed at www.pasco-wa.com/Psctvlive. Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired;contact staff for assistance. Please silence your cell phones. Thank you. City 0, MINUTES co PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING City Hall -Council Chambers S2S North Third Avenue Pasco, Washington THURSDAY, October 17, 2019 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Chair Zahra Roach called the City of Pasco Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Tanya Bowers, Joseph Campos, Abel Campos, Isaac Myhrum, Zarah Roach, Pam Ransier and Jerry Cochran. Staff Present: Community & Economic Development Director Rick White, Senior Planner Jacob B. Gonzalez Community Development Block Grant Administrator Angie Pitman and Temporary Administrative Assistant II Sherrie Young. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Roach led the Pledge of Allegiance. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Roach welcomed those in attendance and announced this meeting was being broadcast live on City of Pasco's Facebook page and Charter Cable PSC Channel 191 would be rebroadcast several times during the next month. She also announced this meeting would be available on City of Pasco's website at Pasco-wa.gov on the https://psctv.viebit.com link. Chair Roach explained the Planning Commission is an advisory board made up of volunteers appointed by City Council. She further explained the purpose of the Planning Commission was to provide recommendations to City Council regarding changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Updates, Block Grant Allocations and Zoning Code. The Planning Commission is tasked with considering the long-term growth and development of the community,the impact of land use decisions on community, livability, economic opportunity, housing affordability, public services and the environment. The Planning Commission holds formal public review via public hearings and workshops. City Council then takes the testimony, facts, findings and Planning Commission recommendations into consideration before making final decisions. Chair Roach stated the opportunity to address the Commission will be provided during this evening's proceedings. She asked that those wishing to address the Commission to come to the podium, speak clearly into the microphone and state your name and city of address for our records. Chair Roach stated Washington State law requires public meetings and hearings not only be fair, but also appear to be fair. In addition, Washington State laws prohibits Planning Commission members from participating in a hearing or decision in which the member may have a direct interest or may be either benefited or harmed by the Planning Commission's decision. An objection to any Planning Commission member hearing any matter on tonight's agenda needs to be aired at this time or it will be waived. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 October 17,2019 Chair Roach asked if there were any declarations by Planning Commission members for items on the agenda. There were no declarations. Chair Roach then asked if anyone in the audience had an objection to a Planning Commission member hearing items on the agenda. There were no objections. Chair Roach stated the Planning Commission encouraged and valued public input as it helped the Commission understand the issues more clearly and make better recommendations to City Council. Furthermore,in many cases, Planning Commission meetings are the only opportunity for the public to get opinions placed into the record City Council will use to make its decision. She encouraged the audience to take full advantage of this opportunity. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ❖ Commissioner Tanya Bowers moved to approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2019. Commissioner Joseph Campos seconded the motion carried unanimously. ❖ Commissioner Isaac Myhrum moved to approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2019. Commissioner Pam Ransier seconded and the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS ■ Code Amendment - Planned-Unit Development Revision (CA 2019-010): Senior Planner Jacob Gonzalez reviewed revisions to the Code stating City of Pasco's requirement of a minimum of ten acres was twice the size of neighboring jurisdictions. Because of anticipated continued growth, staff recommended the City requirement for a site are should be reduced to align more closely with other cities in Washington State. He stated staff was seeking input from the Planning Commission and public. ➢ Chair Roach opened the hearing for public comment. There were no comments. ❖ After extensive discussion, Commissioner Joseph Campos moved to continue this hearing to the November 21,2019 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Bowers seconded and the motion carried unanimously. ■ Code Amendment - Floodplain Management Ordinance Code Update (CA 2019-012): Community and Economic Development Director Rick White gave a brief history of the Floodplain Management Ordinance Code Update stating Department of Ecology Eastern Region National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Coordinator Lynn Schmidt had engaged City staff in a Community Assistance Visit relating to the City's enforcement of the City's floodplain management ordinance. Enforcement of this ordinance allowed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make federally backed flood insurance available to property owners within City of Pasco. Planning Commission Meeting Page 2 of 5 October 17,2019 Mr. White explained staff was seeking a recommendation to move this Code Amendment forward for presentation to City Council. ➢ Chair Roach opened the hearing for public comments. Mary Mahoney, 5017 West Pearl Street, Pasco, Washington, addressed the Commission asking if development would occur on the three lots across from her home. She also asked who would be developing those lots. Chair Roach explained this was not a development project but a code amendment and further explained maps needed to be updated to show potential flood areas. Ms. Mahoney stated she had repeatedly requested information regarding development of this area from City of Pasco and felt she was not being given appropriate information and, for the record,felt she was being given, "the runaround." Chair Roach reiterated there was no development project planned and this public hearing was regarding a code amendment to the Floodplain Management Ordinance. Ms. Mahoney discussed previous Requests for Public Record she had made and said she felt she was being ignored. Chair Roach stated, it was her understanding, the information requested had been provided in both hard copy and electronic format and had been ready to be picked up in the City Clerk's office for quite some time. Ms. Mahoney said she had picked up the information but couldn't read the hard copies because they were of poor quality and couldn't open the electronic files. She continued stating she has seen an abundance of wildlife in that area and feared for the safety of said wildlife. She stated,for the record, she was very concerned about the planet. Chair Roach summarized Ms. Mahoney's concerns and thanked her for input. She stated she was also concerned about the planet and wildlife but didn't feel this public hearing was the correct forum for discussing those concerns. ❖ Commissioner J. Campos moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Bowers seconded and the motion carried unanimously. ❖ After a brief discussion, Commissioner J. Campos amended his motion and moved to close the public hearing and recommended moving Code Amendment CA 2019-012 forward for presentation to City Council for consideration. Commissioner Bowers seconded and the motion carried unanimously. ■ Zoning Determination—To Determine Zoning for Newly Annexed Parcel 119-541-023, Located at the 5000 Block of West Court Street for Municipal Purposes (ZD 2019-002): Mr. White gave a brief summary of the proposal for a Fire Station to be built on the property located in Franklin County and not in Pasco city limits. He explained the Comprehensive Plan designated the site for Mixed Residential and Residential. The Plan encourages setting aside of adequate lands for public facilities and the maintenance of a fire protection services that are effective and cost efficient. Planning Commission Meeting Page 3 of 5 October 17,2019 ➢ Chair Roach opened the hearing for public comment. There were no comments. Ms. Mahoney addressed the Commission about the Floodplain Management Ordinance Code Update. Chair Roach explained that public hearing had already been closed for public comment and if Ms. Mahoney had additional comments about the Zoning Determination public hearing, she was more than welcome to comment. Ms. Mahoney did not want to comment. ❖ Commissioner Bowers moved to close the public hearing and adopt Findings of Fact and Conclusions therefrom as contained in the October 17, 2019 staff report. Commissioner Abel Campos seconded and the motion carried unanimously. ❖ Commissioner Bowers moved the Planning Commission recommend City Council zone the Court Street Fire Station#84 Annexation Area to R-S-1 as depicted on the proposed zoning map attached to the October 17, 2019 Planning Commission report. Commissioners A. Campos seconded and the motion carried unanimously. ■ Special Permit— Franklin County Museum Annex (SP 2019-02): Mr. Gonzalez gave a brief history of the project explaining City of Pasco was the lead agency for this project. He also explained Franklin County Museum Society had proposed to construct a separate 3,500 square-foot museum annex that would serve as an extension to the existing Franklin County Museum. Commissioner Jerry Cochran expressed concern regarding the stability of the parking agreement with Rite Aid indicating that agreement could cause issues in the future. Franklin County Museum Director Richard Scheuerman explained street parking was abundant and there would be a small parking lot on site but the Rite Aid parking agreement would help, especially with special events. ➢ Chair Roach opened the hearing for public comments. Mr. Scheuerman thanked Mr. Gonzalez for his assistance with this special permit. Commissioner Myhrum complimented Mr. Scheuerman on the site plan. Commissioner Bowers agreed this site plan was an improvement over previous plans. ❖ Commissioner J. Campos moved to close the public hearing for the Special Permit on the proposed location for an annex building for Franklin County Museum in the R-3 (Medium Density Residential) zoning district. Commissioner Cochran seconded and the motion carried unanimously. ❖ Commissioner J. Campos moved the Planning Commission recommend City Council adopt the proposed Special Permit(SP 2019-002) as contained in the October 17, 2019 Planning Commission staff report. Commissioners Cochran seconded and the motion carried. Planning Commission Meeting Page 4 of 5 October 17,2019 CDBG—2020-2024 Tri-Cities Consolidated Plan and Elements (BGAP2019-006): Mr. White introduced Community Development Block Grant Administrator Angie Pitman. Ms. Pitman explained Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required cities receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and/or Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds to complete a five-year consolidated plan outlining needs, priorities, market conditions and strategies to utilize funds in a way that addresses the needs identified. She further explained the present five-year Tri-Cities Home Consortium Consolidate Plan (Con Plan)for the cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland expires December 31, 2019. She explained the Tri-Cities Home Consortium (Consortium) represented by member cities Richland, Kennewick and Pasco was in the process of developing the Con Plan for HUD funded programs over the next five years. The Consortium procured the services of The Cloudburst Group (Consultant) to assist with the development of the plan. Ms. Pitman stated the Consortium consulted with partners and stakeholders to obtain feedback on a variety of topics directly impacting the planning process. The Consultant reviewed local plans, conducted Focus Groups and invited public input. There was discussion regarding the partners and stakeholders. Ms. Pitman explained many non- profit organizations were contacted but only those who chose to participate were listed in the documents. ➢ Chair Roach opened the hearing to public comment. There were no comments. ❖ Commissioner Campos moved to close the public hearing and the five-year Consolidated Plan and elements be forwarded to City Council for discussion at the next available workshop. Commissioner Myhrum seconded and the motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS o Comprehensive Plan Update Mr. Gonzalez explained four additional sections of the Comp Plan were submitted to the Planning Commission for review and consideration; Parks and Open Space, Resource Lands, Public Services and Critical Areas and Shoreline. He reviewed revision stating those revisions were redlined in the document submitted. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to bring before the Planning Commission, Commissioner Bowers moved to adjourn at 8:27 p.m. Commissioner Cochran seconded and the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Sherrie S. Young,Temporary Administrative Assistant II Community& Economic Development Department Planning Commission Meeting Page 5 of 5 October 17,2019 MEMORANDUM TO PLANNING COMMISSION Ciry"1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1�I� Pasco City Hall —525 North Third Avenue—Council Chambers DATE: THURSDAY, November 21St, 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 PUDs 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, PUDs 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) is prohibitive of where the PUD ordinance can actually be applied. An effort to amend the Planned Unit Development ordinance began in 2017 with revisions to the open space criteria. In 2018, additional revisions were identified to include a reduction to the minimum site area and density requirements. This item was continued at the July 2019 Planning Commission meeting to allow for more staff coordination. Staff has provided the following analysis and proposed 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 jurisdictions of varying sizes. 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 1-Minimum Site Area Comparison The City of Pasco requirement of a minimum of ten acres is twice the size of our neighboring jurisdiction (Kennewick). Because of the continued residential growth, staff believes the city requirement for site area should be reduced to align more closely between other large cities in Washington. 1 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 land use classification 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 the minimum density (units) for each land-use classification of the Pasco Comprehensive Plan. Land Use Classification Minimum Units/Acre Low Density Residential 6 du /acre Mixed Residential 12 du /acre High Density Residential 21 du /acre Mixed Residential /Commercial 17 du /acre Table 2-Proposed Minimum Density Requirements for PUDs Analysis—Open Space Requirement The PUD ordinance is a tool provided to allow for flexibility in the land development code. 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 utilization of the PUD ordinance. Jurisdiction Open Space Requirement City of Kennewick(WA) 15 % City of Vancouver(WA) 10% City of Spokane (WA) 10% Table 3-Open Space Requirement Comparison Staff is proposing to clearly define Open Space and reduce the requirement from 35%to 15%. Suggested wording for the definition of Open Space is as follows: The PUD shall provide not less than 15 percent of the gross land area for common open space. Common open space shall be accessible to all owners or tenants of the development at the time of final approval. Open space shall be provided for active or passive recreational activities and for the preservation of existing natural site amenities whenever possible. Maintenance and operation of the open space shall be the responsibility of the property(s) owner or homeowners association. (a) Open space shall not include: i. Streets, alleys, and other rights-of-way; ii. Vehicle drives, parking, loading and storage areas; 2 (b) Examples of amenities and open space can include but not limited to: i. Pedestrian pathways and bike trails; ii. Open lawn areas, playgrounds, recreation fields; iii. Community gardens; iv. Community club area Analysis— Private Streets and Connectivity The current PUD allows for the use of private streets; however, a clear and consistent standard for private streets does not exist in the Pasco Municipal Code. Planning and Public Works staff coordinated to identify an appropriate standard that can be used by applicants when necessary to meet the density requirements of a proposed PUD. Additionally, language was added to the revised PMC to ensure new PUDs will have street and pedestrian connectivity to existing, planned or proposed streets to adjacent neighborhoods. Updates from October 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Following the October 2019 Planning Commission meeting, staff have addressed comments and questions raised by commission members relating to guest parking, PUD ownership and minimum densities required by other jurisdictions. Revisions were also made to the density bonus criteria to include diversity of housing options. Guest Parking: Guest parking was revised from what was included in the October 2019 staff report to align with a more appropriate ratio of larger jurisdictions. Examples: Jurisdiction Guest Parking Requirements Kenmore, WA 1 : 5du Bothell, WA 1 : 5du Kennewick, WA +5%for guests Staff recommends the following: Minimum Maximum 1: 6 du 1: 10 du The guest parking is in addition to each proposed PUD meeting the requirements for off- street parking in PMC 25.185. An example of a proposed PUD and parking requirements is identified below: Guest Total DU PMC Total Guest Total Parking Requirement Requirement Parking (All) 1: 6 DU 10 20 3.33 23.33 1: 6 DU 45 90 15.00 105.00 1: 10:DU 10 20 2.00 22.00 1: 10 DU 45 90 9.00 99.00 3 PUD Ownership: A question on the approval of a PUD improvement based on ownership was raised, and is now clarified within the proposed code amendment. In the case a private street is part of the development, a PUD will not be permitted where the property owner does not control both sides of the proposed private street. Minimum Densities: Minimum densities are included in most Planned Unit Development ordinances to comply with the underlying land use requirements. Staff feels that including a clear requirement in addition will benefit users of the PMC. Bonus Criteria: Criteria for meeting the bonus density requirement are expanded from the PUD code, as it currently exists to include open space and amenities. In addition, staff recommend including developments that comprise two or more housing types such as duplexes or triplexes in combination with single-family detached dwelling units. RECOMMENDATION MOTION: I move to close the public hearing on the proposed code amendment regarding Planned Unit Developments and set December 19, 2019 as the date for deliberations and the recommendation for City Council. 4 Chapter 25.140 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT Sections: 25.140.010 -Purpose. 25.140.020 -Permitted uses. 25.140.030 - Minimum site area. 25.140.040 -Relationship to adjacent areas. 25.140.050 -Phased development. 25.140.060 - Combined preliminary and final PUD. 25.140.070 - Concurrent platting. 25.140.080 -Design standards and requirements. 25.140.090 -Procedure for approval of planned unit developments. 25.140.100 -Effective preliminary planned unit development approval. 25.140.110 -Preliminary PUD approval expiration. 25.140.120 -Final PUD application. 25.140.130 - Expiration of time limits. 25.140.140 - Changes and modifications. 25.140.150 -Building permits. 25.140.010 - Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide opportunities for innovation, creativity and flexibility in land development within the City. It is intended to encourage the development of efficient, high quality development through flexibility in building controls, including density, lot sizes, setbacks and heights, The result must preserve and enhance the public health, safety, welfare and access of the community and must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Furthermore, it is the purpose of this chapter to: (1) Encourage development that enhances the quality of life while protecting the health, safety, welfare and access of residents; (2) Increase housing supply, and the choice of housing styles available in the community; (3) Preserve to the greatest extent possible the existing land forms and natural vegetation and minimize adverse effect on sensitive environmental areas; (4) Promote high-quality design and aesthetics; and (5) Lessen development impacts on adjacent areas through site design and necessary mitigation measures. (6) Provide guidelines for development of planned unit developments. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.010.] 25.140.020 Permitted uses. The planned unit development district may be approved for any use or combination of uses permitted by this title except combinations of residential and industrial uses. Uses permitted in any specific PUD district shall be enumerated in the ordinance establishing such a district. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.020.] 25.140.030 -Minimum site area. The minimum site area for a Planned Unit Development within a proposed development application, including the area of public and/or private streets, shall be as follows: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Classification Minimum Site Area(Acres) Low Density Residential 2 Mixed Residential None High-Density Residential None Mixed Residential/Commercial None 25.140.040 -Relationship to adjacent areas. The design and layout of a PUD shall take into account the relationship of the site to the surrounding areas. (1) The street system of a proposed Planned Unit Development shall be designed to connect with existing, proposed, and planned streets outside of the proposed site; (2) Planned streets shall connect with surrounding streets to permit the convenient movement of vehicles and to facilitate emergency access and evacuation; and (3) The perimeter of the PUD shall be so designed as to minimize any adverse impact on adjacent properties. 25.140.050 -Phased development. Development of a planned unit development may be phased, in which case all the property anticipated for PUD development shall be submitted as a preliminary PUD showing a conceptual depiction of the eventual development through all phases. Subsequent to legislative approval of the preliminary PUD plan, portions of the development may be submitted as a final PUD for review and approval. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.050.] 25.140.060 - Combined preliminary and final PUD. In all cases, the preliminary PUD and final PUD may be combined and processed as a final PUD. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.060.] 25.140.070 - Concurrent platting. Plats for PUDs requiring platting may be processed concurrently with the PUD approval procedures. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.070.] 25.140.080 -Design standards and requirements. (1) Subdivision Requirements. If land or structures within a proposed PUD are to be sold to more than one person, partnership, firm or corporation, or are to include the dedication of land, then the proposed PUD shall be subject to the short plat or long plat procedures of PMC Title 21; (2) Right-of-Way Requirements. City policy with regards to the dedication of right-of-way and right-of- way improvements as established in Resolution No. 1372 and PMC 12.04.100 are waived in a PUD; (3) Zoning Requirements. A planned unit development shall be exempt from the minimum lot size and setback standards of this title except, where on-site parking is located in front of a structure, that portion of the structure shall be set back 10 feet from the property line; (4) Density Requirements. A minimum density requirement shall be established for each land-use identified in the Comprehensive Plan. The minimum density requirements are provided in the table below: Land Use Classification Minimum Units/Acre Low Density Residential 6 du/acre Mixed Residential 12 du/acre High Density Residential 21 du/acre Mixed Residential/Commercial 17 du/acre (5) Density Bonus. The Planning Commission may recommend and the City Council may authorize a density not more than 20 percent greater than what is otherwise permitted following findings that the amenities and design features identified in 25.185(6)which promote the purposes of this chapter are provided or where a proposed PUD includes two or more housing types (duplexes, triplexes); (6)Amenities and Open Space Requirements. The PUD shall provide not less than 15 percent of the gross land area for common open space. Common open space shall be accessible to all owners or tenants of the development at the time of final approval. Open space shall be provided for active or passive recreational activities and for the preservation of existing natural site amenities whenever possible. Maintenance and operation of the open space shall be the responsibility of the property(s) owner or homeowners association. (a) Open space shall not include: i. Streets, alleys, and other rights-of-way; ii. Vehicle drives, parking, loading and storage areas; (b) Examples of amenities and open space can include but not limited to: i. Pedestrian pathways and bike trails; ii. Open lawn areas, playgrounds, recreation fields; iii. Community gardens; iv. Community club area (7) Lot Requirements. Minimum lot areas, lot dimensions, building heights, lot coverage and yard requirements shall be as established on the approved development plan; (8) Setbacks between Buildings. A distance between all structures shall at a minimum comply with the standards prescribed by the most current edition of the International Building and Fire Codes as adopted by the City Council; and (9) Public Street Standards. Public street standards, as identified in PMC 21.15.020 shall apply. (10) Private Street Standards. Private streets may be approved if the applicant can demonstrate that the minimum density as identified in PMC 25.140.080(4) cannot be achieved without a modification to the public street standards. Private street improvements for a PUD shall meet the standards for Local Access Roads, at a minimum, with the exception being that sidewalk must be present on at least one side and on-street parking must be present on one side. This will result in a roadway section, with curb and gutter, that measures 31' back-to-back of curb. Storm water facilities must be able to treat and retain all storm water on-site without any runoff enter City of Pasco right-of-way. Where a private street is proposed, a PUD will not be permitted where the property owner does not control or own both sides of the proposed private street. (11)Utility improvements. Water, sewer and irrigation (if applicable) improvements shall be required at the time the property is developed and shall be required for all properties. Water and sewer utilities shall be extended through the length of the property being developed. The design and construction of water and sewer utilities shall conform to the construction standards as prepared by the City Engineer. To the fullest extent,possible City utilities shall be located in the roadway prism. Adequate easements must be provided for all utilities as determined by the City Engineer. (12) Guest Parking. Guest parking shall be provided when on-street parking is not constructed. The table below identifies guest-parking requirements. Minimum Ones ace per six dwelling units Maximum One space per 10 dwelling unit (13) Residential design standards: See PMC 25.165.100. [Ord. 3731 §§ 20 &21, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.080.] 25.140.090 -Procedure for approval of planned unit developments. The approval of a planned unit development shall be by the City Council,upon recommendation of the Hearing Examiner, and shall be processed in accordance with the following procedures: (1) Who May Apply. Any owner or group of owners of contiguous property acting jointly may submit an application for a PUD. (2) Pre-application. Prior to the acceptance of an application for PUD approval a pre-application conference between representatives of the City and the potential applicant is required. This conference shall be set by the Planning Department at the request of the potential applicant. The purpose of the pre- application conference is to acquaint the applicant with various code requirements affecting PUD districts. (3) Application. The applicant shall file a PUD district application for preliminary plan approval with the Planning Division. All applications will be processed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 25.210 PMC. The application shall be accompanied by the following: (a) A filing fee in an amount equal to the rezone fee; (b) A completed SEPA checklist; (c) A vicinity map; and (d) Twelve copies of maps and drawings comprising the preliminary plan. (4) Preliminary Plan. The preliminary PUD district plan shall indicate or include the following: (a) Written documents, including but not limited to: (i) A legal description; (ii) Statement of present ownership; (iii) Statement of intent, including any plans for selling or renting the property; (iv) A timetable of development, including a phasing schedule if project will be developed in phases; (v) Provisions to assure maintenance of all common areas; and (vi) Proposed restrictive covenants, if any. (b) Relationship of the property to the surrounding area, including identification of land use and zoning of both the site and vicinal properties. (c) Names and dimensions of streets bounding, traversing or touching upon the site. (d) Location and width of proposed streets and pedestrian ways, arrangement of common off- street parking and recreational vehicle storage areas. (e) Location, layout and conceptual landscape design of all common yards, open space and recreational areas. (f) Proposed method of street lighting and signing. (g) Existing and proposed utility systems, including irrigation plan. (h) Existing site conditions, showing contours at five-foot intervals and location of significant geographic features. (i) Approximate building locations, buildable areas and building heights. (5) Public Hearing Before the Hearing Examiner. Following a public hearing, the Hearing Examiner may recommend approval or denial of the application and accompanying PUD plans or may recommend imposition of such conditions of approval as are necessary to ensure conformity to all applicable regulations and the purposes of the PUD district. A PUD may be recommended for approval only when it has been determined that: (a) The PUD district development will be compatible with nearby developments and uses. (b) Peripheral treatment ensures proper transition between PUD uses and nearby external uses and developments. (c) The development will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of the PUD district. (d) The public health, safety and welfare have been served. [Ord. 4433 § 1, 2019; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.090.] 25.140.100 -Effective preliminary planned unit development approval. Legislative approval of a preliminary PUD shall constitute a zone change of the subject property from the former zoning designation to a planned unit development zone. The ordinance establishing a PUD zone will enumerate the uses permitted and the district. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.100.] 25.140.110 -Preliminary PUD approval expiration. Preliminary PUD approval shall be effective for five years from the date of approval by the City Council, during which time a final PUD or the first phase of a staged PUD shall be submitted for approval. If the final PUD or initial phase is not submitted within the five-year approval period, the preliminary PUD shall be null and void, unless the Hearing Examiner grants an extension not to exceed a one-year period. A one-year extension of the preliminary PUD approval does not require a public hearing. In a phased PUD, successive phases are to be approved and constructed within five years of the previously approved phase. [Ord. 4433 § 2, 2019; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.110.] 25.140.120 -Final PUD application. After receiving preliminary approval, the applicant may submit a detailed final development plan in conformity to the approved preliminary PUD. The procedures for final PUD approval shall be as those prescribed for preliminary PUD approval in PMC 25.140.090, except the Hearing Examiner review is not required for final PUD approval under this section. Detailed development plans shall contain the following information: (1) Vicinity map; (2) A detailed site plan in conformance with the approved preliminary plan showing land uses and vehicular and pedestrian access and circulation; (3) Boundary survey of the entire property or the development phase; (4) Construction specification for streets and pedestrian ways, including a typical roadway section showing location of all utilities; (5) Location and height of all buildings indicating either the dimensions or the limits within which buildings will be constructed; (6) Preliminary engineering plans for water, sewer, storm drainage, electric power, telephone and gas; (7) Preliminary subdivision plat if the property is to be subdivided; (8) Landscape plans for open space, common areas, streets,pedestrian ways and recreational facilities; (9) Location, arrangement and dimensions of parking facilities and loading areas; (10) Preliminary architectural plans and elevations of typical buildings and structures; and (11) Covenants,property owner agreements or other provisions that will govern the use, maintenance and perpetual care of the PUD and all of its open space and property held in common. [Ord. 4433 § 3, 2019; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.120.] 25.140.130 -Expiration of time limits. Construction of improvements in a PUD shall begin within one year from the date of final PUD approval by the City Council. An extension of time for improvements (streets and utilities) may be requested in writing by the applicant, and such request shall be granted by the City Council for a period of one year. If construction does not occur within five years from the legislative approval, the PUD district designation shall be dropped from the official zoning map and zoning shall revert to the former district designation. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.130.] 25.140.140 - Changes and modifications. (1) Major changes in the approved final development plan shall be considered as a new application for preliminary approval. Major changes include: (a) Change in use; (b) Major realignment of vehicular circulation patterns; (c) Increase in density or relocation of density pattern; (d) Reduction of open space; (e) Change in exterior boundaries, except survey adjustments; (f) Increase in building height. (2) The Planning Division may approve changes in the development plan that are minor in nature and are consistent with the approved plan. [Ord. 4433 § 4, 2019; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.140.] 25.140.150 -Building permits. No building permits shall be issued until final PUD or phase approval has been granted by the City Council. The construction and development of all common areas and open space of each project phase shall be completed to coincide with the completion of structures. For example, when 25 percent of the structures are completed, 25 percent of the common areas are required to be completed. [Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.62.150.] MEMORANDUM TO PLANNING COMMISSION Ciry"1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1�I� Pasco City Hall —525 North Third Avenue—Council Chambers DATE: THURSDAY, November 21st, 2019 7:00 PM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner SUBJECT: MF# CPA 2019-001— Kidwell Background The owners of 3.9-acre parcel (#115-180-065) located at the northwest corner of Broadmoor Blvd. and Burns Road have requested a Comprehensive Land Use designation change from High Density Residential to Mixed Residential /Commercial. The existing High Density Residential Land Use designation is implemented through the R-4 zoning districts. The draft Comprehensive Plan (in progress) indicates that the High Density Residential zoning district is for the development of multifamily dwelling units (i.e. apartments or condominiums) at 21 units or more per acre. The requested Mixed Residential / Commercial designation is implemented through the RS-20; RS-12; R-S-1; R-1 through R-3; C-1 and O (Office) zoning districts. The current designation of Mixed Residential/Commercial of the Comprehensive Plan is described as providing for a variety of housing ranging from single-family detached dwelling units and multifamily dwellings ranging from 5 - 20 units per acre, this also include areas for neighborhood shopping, business parks and office uses. The City of Pasco is currently in progress of developing the Broadmoor Master Plan. The Broadmoor Master Plan involves 1,600 — 2,000 acres of primarily undeveloped land in the northwest section of the current city limits and Urban Growth Area. The master plan identified and analyzed alternative land use scenarios and their impacts on the environment, utilities and transportation systems. The Washington State Office of Financial Management has forecasted that the City of Pasco will need to accommodate an estimated 121,828 residents by the year 2038. That is an increase of over 48,000 residents from our current population. At the October 14th, 2019 City Council meeting, the Public Works Department shared an update on the Capital Improvement Program, including progress on the NW Area Trunk Sewer LID. The LID (Local Improvement District) is based on serving forecasted and planned population and commercial growth in and around the Broadmoor area, specifically to the west of Broadmoor Blvd and along Burns Road.The parcel proposed for a Land Use change is within the LID boundary. 1 In late December 2016,the Planning Commission approved staff recommendation for the current property, which at the time was part of a larger parcel (#115180064) from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential. Recommendation Based on the City of Pasco's ongoing Broadmoor Master Plan, the need to accommodate additional residents at higher densities and the Capital Improvement Plan, staff recommends the area remain High Density Residential. 2 Looking North 14 -.. _ "J s .. �- � ,�5 - - __ .,� .. � -"- -'--�__rq;-.r..,-.mss... _ _ _ �= �_ti_:. �. 1.� ..'-- -� t -- -, ` _ '�` .,r1 fry• - ;.: ��y -- .. 1. ������. '- 1 - - - 4 .:as �► s-a+,c L '�.� JANI .. o%* y WjE 4..'t"►'?' _ sem- e.�� <"'.' .... - -..___ � _ — _ - � �� ov MP� - -._�.�- F._� ".�, � � 9 A 4 �. - ��_lY �b{_'�'��t -� ! •�. �^~ •��l tom:__ ;j/'YF fir•�:~ < •�� �� �J 'f ,}� yt-_ .�C � - —`�.yp "k��� L - .. �i � �y-� '- ' Vic.-••+1.'__ w _ 7 `s+'�N Om Ao ter- i,�� �f. *� _,•� ` �.;,rr�y�,. �� � � �,�,,_ ',�� i -' `_, i - r `� «�~'��. ,y� _ �:�. AR .ti MEMORANDUM TO PLANNING COMMISSION Ciry"1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1�I� Pasco City Hall —525 North Third Avenue—Council Chambers DATE: THURSDAY, November 21st, 2019 7:00 PM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner SUBJECT: MF #CPA 2018-003 — Paul Miles (Rio Del Sol) Background The owners of approximately 5.5 acres located southeast of the intersection of Hopkins Street and RD 36, west of the Moore Mansion have requested a Comprehensive Land Use designation change from Low Density Residential to Mixed Residential / Commercial. The existing Low Density Residential designation is implemented through the following zoning districts: R-S-20; R-S-12; R-S-1; R-1 and R-1-A.The criteria for allocation of zoning in conformance with this designation include availability of sewer, suitable land for home sites; market demand and approval from the Benton Franklin Health District for sites without sewer. The current Low Density designation of the Comprehensive Plan is described as "Residential development at a density of 2 to 5 dwelling units per acre." The requested Mixed Residential / Commercial designation is implemented through the RS-20; RS-12; R-S-1; R-1 through R-3; C-1 and O (Office) zoning districts. The current designation of Mixed Residential/Commercial of the Comprehensive Plan is described as providing for a variety of housing ranging from single-family detached dwelling units and multifamily dwellings ranging from 5 - 20 units per acre, this also include areas for neighborhood shopping, business parks and office uses. Particular concern with the requested change in the Land Use designation is the lack adequate access to and from the site. Road 36 and Hopkins Street are not functionally classified by the City or Washington State Department of Transportation, the closest arterial is W Sylvester Street, approximately 1,300 feet to the north. In addition to the lack of public street access, much of this area lacks adequate sidewalks and ADA facilities. Public Transportation service, provided by Ben Franklin Transit is available on W Sylvester Street, approximately 1,400 feet from the proposed site. The Pasco Municipal Code requires two separate access points into the property for emergency vehicles. The access points would be required of properties that are not under control of the owners and applicants of the requested land use change. A public hearing was held on this item at the July 19, 2018 Planning Commission meeting. At that meeting, eight members of the audience shared their concerns and oppositions to the proposed change. A letter was received by staff in opposition to the proposed change on July 11, 2018. 1 Recommendation Based on the lack public street access and safety concerns with non-existing ADA facilities, staff recommends the area remain Low Density Residential. 2 Vicinity Item: Comp Plan Amendment - Rio del Sol N Map Applicant: Paul Miles w 2018-003 S I WV,-- ` � � � �i � ter'• Y � nAR-�� MiL LL i If Joe s ��+ -�, - :,-�' ' +° �: ..� 6 •. Vis. .. .� �Yi(�•''-gq;:R"':'- � "-y, ms`s �..�,r� �'��'3• 4 :• '1� " - . - ' ,�1,7 CO b ►.a. ver : . Land Use Item: Comp Plan Amendment - Rio del Sol " Applicant: Paul Mlles W E Map FilePA 2018-003 # C S SYLVESTER ST ETHAN CT IRVING ST _ IRVINE ST �I .0 Y i KI:i A ST �S I L M� Fi a� SITE RI_VE,g_HAV_EN ST � � J-195 - j � H.O.PKIN.S_S�T HA_V_STgp ST N Q F_ Legend Proposed Rio del Sol LOW—DENSITY—RESIDENTIAL C MIXED_RESIDENTIAL _ COMMERCIAL - 0 150 300 450 600 750 OPEN_SPACE_PARKS Feet REGULAR MEETING July 19, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS: G. Comp. Plan Amend. Comp. Plan Amendment - Land Use (Rio Del Sol) IMF# CPA 2018-0031 Chairwoman Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff. Rick White, Community 8s Economic Development Director, discussed the application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment regarding land use designation. The applicant is requesting a land use designation change for a 6 acre property located southeast of the intersection at Road 36 and Hopkins. The existing land use zoning designation is low density residential but the applicant is requesting a mixed use residential which would allow for a variety of residential density and commercial uses. It was explained that this item was advertised for a public hearing much like a quasi-judicial item but it is actually a legislative item. Issues with the land use designation request were discussed, in particular it was problematic due to access issues getting to the site. Access would need to come from properties that don't appear to be under the control of the applicant. Traffic would also have to travel through low density residential to reach the proposed site. Staff recommend the existing low density designation remain on this site. Paul Miles, 308 W. Canyon Lakes Drive, Kennewick, WA spoke on behalf of Rio Del Sol on their application. He briefly gave the history of the project. He addressed some of the concerns discussed by staff and stated that their plans were just conceptual at this time. He argued that the property was not land locked. He felt the property on the river should be something the City should look toward developing. Aaron Beasley, 240 N. 34th Avenue, spoke on behalf of Rio del Sol on their application. He discussed plans of a senior living development with commercial uses to service those residents and neighborhood. He stated that they have investors interested in the property but they need the property rezoned. He also stated that Road 34 was designed for heavy traffic and the zoning used to be for higher density which is why there are duplexes in the area. Commissioner Greenaway asked about a piece of property they were considering purchasing to allow access to their site. Mr. Beasley responded that they have spoken to her and was willing to negotiate a price but they are not ready to negotiate a price unless they are able to rezone their current parcel. Brad Peck, 200 N. Road 34, spoke in opposition of the comprehensive plan amendment application. He stated it was an example of spot zoning and discussed other issues that were problematic with a land use designation change. He added that there will be other opportunities in the City in amended urban growth boundary that will accommodate -1- residential growth. Devi Tate, 7815 River Boulevard, spoke in opposition of the application. She discussed the reasons she believed it would be problematic; arterial street locations, density, environment and light pollution. Larry Swisher, 4120 W. Sylvester Street, spoke in opposition of the application. He requested high density not be added to the Riverview Area as the homeowners in the area have larger lots and the streets are not designed for high density nor commercial. Ken Zimmerman, 4203 W. Irving, spoke in opposition of the application. He stated that there are already traffic issues on Road 34 and Sylvester Street that need to be fixed prior to adding more density. Patti Dean, 4114 Road 37, spoke in opposition of the application. She had concerns with how a change in land use would change the neighborhood. Mike Houchins, 3217 W. Hopkins Street, spoke in opposition of the application. Tonette Michel, 3820 W. Octave Street, spoke in opposition of the application. Anne Vargas, 420 Road 39, spoke in opposition of the application. There were no further questions or comments and a motion was not needed. Respectfully submitted, Krystle Shanks, Administrative Assistant II Community & Economic Development Dept. -2- Mr. Frank Griffm 3406 W Hopkins St Pasco,WA 919301 ry �Uf'�� � o�, RECEIVED I J 1101,43 CCS COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / // Community Development Department Pasco, Wa. Subject: Change in the "Low Density" Designation to"Mixed Residential/Commercial" for approximately 5.5 acres located southeast of the intersection of Hopkins St. and Rd 36"'west of the Moore Mansion. We live on West Hopkins St. One reason we choose this neighborhood was the quiet and the location by the river. There is not much traffic and what there is drives responsibly. My house is right where the entry to the development would be. I would have high traffic volume right next to my window day and night. If high density housing is put in they (apartment complexes or condos)lower property values. I have too much invested in this property to see it loose value. Multi-storied buildings would block my view of the other side of the river, the paddle wheeler and the fire works I look forward to each year. Being able to sit in my back yard and watch them is a big perk. The peace of this neighborhood would be gone. I highly oppose changing the zoning for this 5.5 acre piece of property. Sincerely: Fra k Griffin , Pam Griffin MEMORANDUM TO PLANNING COMMISSION City�I PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING t�I� Nko City Hall —525 North Third Avenue—Council Chambers DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17th, 2019 7:00 PM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Jacob B. Gonzalez, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Update This update serves as an opportunity for the Planning Commission to review and provide comment on the attached Draft Comprehensive Plan elements. The following elements are included for your review: • Capital Facilities • Transportation • Implementation & Monitoring Planning staff is seeking discussion and welcomes input from the Planning Commission on the items enclosed. 1 Capital Facilities Capital Facilities RCW 36.70A.070 ■ Introduction Land use decisions such as annexation or commercial versus residential zoning, etc., have direct impacts upon the City's financial capabilities and liabilities in both the immediate and distant futures. Because of this relationship the Growth Management Act[RCW 36.70A.070(3)]requires that local governments include capital budgeting as an active planning function.The GMA requires that capital facilities planning support the land use decisions. If there is insufficient funding to meet the infrastructure demands of growth, then the land use element should be adjusted to protect the integrity of the financial capabilities of the respective local government. Capital facilities planning is a tool that identifies the facilities planning,prioritization and financial decisions necessary to maintain and improve the physical attributes of the City. Capital improvement projects are based upon the needs of the community and are consistent with and promote the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Capital Facilities Element documents all capital projects needed to accommodate projected growth.It also identifies the financing of the City-provided facilities,and the sources and levels of financial commitment and revenues necessary to meet the concurrency requirements of the GMA. Concurrency means that needed capital facilities must be installed and available for use at the time of development,or within a reasonable time period following completion of the development. Pasco uses many revenue sources to fund the capital improvement projects identified in the plan, including sales tax, business and occupation tax, utility rates, state revenues,bonds,and grants.City also collects park and school impact fees to mitigate park and school impacts. Impact fees are collected according to the standards set in the Pasco Municipal Code. City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 1 Capital Facilities According to the GMA, the Capital Facilities Element should contain the following features: • An inventory of existing capital facilities; • A forecast of the future needs for such capital facilities; • Proposed locations and sizes of expanded or new capital facilities; • A six-year plan to finance such capital facilities;and • A requirement to reassess the Land Use Element if funding falls short of meeting capital facilities' needs, and to ensure consistency between the Land Use Element and the Capital Facilities Element and associated Finance Plan. Capital Facilities Types The City of Pasco has a wide range of facilities which operates,maintains and plans for capital improvements. These include: • Transportation system including pedestrian and bicycle facilities; • Potable water system (treatment, monitoring (testing), storage, distribution); • Sanitary sewer system (collection system, treatment system, monitoring, and testing); • Storm drainage(collection and disposal systems); • Parks and open space system; • Public Safety and Emergency response facilities(Fire,Paramedic,Police); • Public building construction and remodeling (libraries, city offices, community centers,maintenance buildings,etc.). Transportation, and parks and open space are discussed respectively under Transportation Element and Parks and Open Space Element in this Comprehensive Plan. Public safety and emergency response facilities are discussed under Public Services sub-element in this Comprehensive Plan. Special service districts and utility companies represent an additional range of capital facilities. These are: • Schools; • Public utility districts;and • Irrigation districts. Capital Budgeting Project Consideration Factors Many factors are considered in the planning process with the intent to implement the community's vision.As discussed in the Land Use Element,the City is expected to add additional 48,2=new residents by the year 2038. Maintaining services for existing Deleted:000 City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 2 Capital Facilities neighborhoods and planning for future growth,both are crucial in the capital facilities planning. In the capital facilities planning, consideration is given to maintaining compliance with the Growth Management Act to provide adequate facilities for growth. This also considers upgrade and replacement of aging facilities. In addition, eligibility for grants was also considered in the planning process. Why Plan For Capital Facilities As discussed in the earlier section, a Capital Facilities Element is mandated by the GMA. It identifies the capital facilities'needs,locations,and financing mechanisms in order to address the City's current and future growth and meet concurrency requirements of the GMA. The intent of the capital facilities planning is to plan ahead in order for effective management of capital investments.It allows.urisdictions to use their limited funding Deleted:leverages wisely to maximize the outcome. The planning process helps jurisdictions prioritize projects,coordinate related projects and apply for grant opportunities.Many grant and loan programs require local governments have a Capital Facilities Plan to be eligible for funding This Capital Facilities Element is developed to be consistent with the countywide planning policies and integrated with all other plan elements to ensure consistency throughout the Comprehensive Plan. Capital Improvements Plan Pasco's six-year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) supports the City of Pasco's Comprehensive Plan. The CIP and amendments thereto is made a part of this Comprehensive Plan by reference. The referenced Capital Improvements Plan(CIP)is presented in three sections: I. Introduction: Purpose,benefits,and methodology of the CIP. II. Fiscal Policies: Statements of requirements and guidelines that are used to finance the CIP. III. Capital Improvements: List of proposed capital projects, including project costs,revenues,and timing,as well as future operating costs. The accumulated total cost of capital improvements for 2020-202_ is mentioned in Deleted:19 Table CF-1. Deleted:4 TABLE CF-1.Cost of Capital Improvements Project Category Cost Genera ,�$,11,695A00 Deleted:Facllltles Deleted:12, Fire&Ambulance $959-47000 -" Deleted:726,544 Parks&Recreation G�7 448,000 �` •... - Deleted:19,405 Process Water Resource Facility(PWRF) 6 053 000 Deleted:21,885 Sewer 6 766 000 Deleted:19,950 -- --- Deleted:38,177 City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 3 Capital Facilities Transportation $02-83000 Deleted:62,151 Water 9.911000 - Deleted:26,500 Irrigation 980 000 Deleted:2,113 Stormwater U.029 000 Deleted:1,889 Total $249.6 IM, Deleted:204,769,544 During the annual budgeting cycle, the budgeted amounts per type of facility are changed to reflect the completion of some projects and the addition of others. Funding sources identified in the CIP is intended to assist in prioritizing projects in the next six years. A large amount of unsecured funding is expected and changes to cost estimates or revenue sources is normal. The amounts shown are planned funding sources, and costs generally precede detailed design work. The schedule of each project may also change as assumptions like scope,the local and national economy,or even the weather change. The CIP utilizes four main categories of funding sources,these sources are described below: • Internal fund reserves: These funds are available via annual ongoing revenue received from anticipated sources. These include excise and property tax revenues, impact fees, utility rates. utility expansion fees charged to new customers and charges for existing and new customers. The City preserves some of the fund balance as necessary and possible to account for large investments on the horizon or for emergency purposes. • Grants: Larger City capital projects receive a significant portion of funding via grants and loans made by federal and state agencies. Almost all federal funds are'passed through'a state agency filter. Some of the major agencies involved in funding grants and loans are Transportation Improvement Board (TIB). Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Water Resources Program. Department of Ecology. etc. Parks and Transportation projects are the largest benefactors of such grants and loans at the City of Pasco. • Debt:Represents a commitment to repay borrowed funds over an extended period of time. While the City has a relatively large legal debt capacity.the main constraint is the ability to repay the debt. • Local partnerships: The City also relies on partnership with other local agencies like Port or Pasco.Pasco School District.City of Kennewick.City of Richland,individuals donations etc.to fund projects.Additionally.the Citv has also uses Local Improvement District's as a way to share the cost of infrastructure improvements to fund a project that provides a specific benefit to such property owners. Transportation Capital Improvements The City's transportation improvements are discussed under the Transportation City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan–Volume 2 4 Capital Facilities Element of this Comprehensive Plan and also identified in the City's six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Benton-Franklin Council of Governments is the designated Regional Transportation Planning Organization(RTPO) and Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO). It maintains the regional plans for all modes of transportation and allocates federal transportation funds for local improvements. That program is updated yearly and is incorporated in this plan by reference. Water System Existing Conditions The majority of the population within the incorporated limits of the City of Pasco is served by the City s Water Utility.The City builds capacity into the water system for effective fire suppression in structures which is an important safety measure. Pasco currently has a very efficient storage and distribution system.The City water system includes wo water treatment plants reservoirs, pump stations and pipelines that Deleted:a serve the City limits and portions of the Urban Growth Area. The City updated its Comprehensive Water System Plan (CWSP) in 2019,which has been reviewed and approved by the Washington Department of Health (WDOH).The planning periods outlined in the CWSP are 2022,2027,and 2036.The CWSP identifies the existing system, expected City growth and projected demands for each planning horizon,as well as,the performance criteria that dictate whether new infrastructure is required. The City's water system is supplied from surface water withdrawals from the McNary Pool of the Columbia River and includes two surface water treatment plants and three water reservoirs.The following is a list of key system water facilities Deleted:fixtures • Butterfield Water Treatment Plant:capacity of 26.8 million gallons per day • West Pasco Water Treatment Plant:capacity of 6.0 million gallons per day • Riverview Heights reservoir:10 million gallons • Rd 68 reservoir:2.5 million gallons • Broadmoor Boulevard reservoir:1 million gallons The CWSP indicates that the City currently holds surface water rights for 13,269.25 acre-feet of annual withdrawal and 20,149 gallons per minute (gpm) (29 mgd) of instantaneous withdrawal.As defined in the CWSP,the City is currently in compliance with water right quantities by borrowing the surplus from the Quad Cities water right, at a current consumption of 14,424 acre-feet by volume and 18,456 gpm instantaneous.The City also holds individual groundwater rights sourced by various wells for separate irrigation purposes. The river water requires treatment before being piped to customers. Butterfield is a Deleted:The City previously had four groundwater wells conventional filtration plant and West Pasco is an ultrafiltration membrane plant.The located in West Pasco off of Road 108 which are currently abandoned. current capacity of each water treatment plant is 26.. ,mgd and 6 mgd respectively. It Deleted:30 City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 5 Capital Facilities should be noted that while current capacity of the West Pasco WTP is 6 mgd, it is designed for expansion up to 18 mgd. In addition,the City's water system inventory consists of approximately 330 miles of pipe ranging from 2-inch to 36-inch in diameter, 6 booster stations,and 20 pressure reducing valve (PRV) stations. Service is presently provided to customers at a minimum elevation of 340 feet to a maximum elevation of 525 feet. The City water distribution system has been arranged into three (3) service/pressure zones. Generally,these zones may be described as: Pressure Zone 1: South of I-182 and west of the railroad yard Pressure Zone 2: East of the railroad yard,the southern portion of the airport and a strip south of I-182 between Service Zone 1 and Service Zone 3 Pressure Zone 3: Generally,north of I-182 and encompassing most of the northern part of the city The City has been implementing the CWSP with�acility improvements that have been made in recent yearsi. That Plan and amendments thereto is made a part of this - commented hell:does the City have a couple example of Comprehensive Plan by reference.The Plan describes basic components of the system, recent fadity improvements? such as sources,storages and distribution of water to serve its various pressure zones. In 2019, the City conducted an Expanded UGA Infrastructure Evaluation, which evaluated the impact of the anticipated growth,UGA expansion,and land use changes. As a result, in order to accommodate future growth the City will need to make additional improvements to the West Pasco WTP, Zone 3 Reservoir, and acquire additional water rights to meet the 2038 demands. Level of Service The City intends to maintain the current level of services by preserving and acquiring water rights and improving the system. Elements are aimed at maintaining these guideline LOS standards: TABLE CF-2.Water Guideline LOS Standards Element LOS Standard Demand per ERUa AW 424 gallons per day Deleted:A MDD 890 gallons per day PHD 1,119 gallons per day MDDb/ADDS Factor 2.1 PHDd/MDD Factor 2.64 Service Pressure 30-80 psi a.ERU=equivalent residential unit b.MDD=maximum daily demand c.ADD=average daily demand City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 6 Capital Facilities d.PHD=peak hour demand Source:City of Pasco Cpmprehensive Water System Plan,Revised January 2019 Deleted:c Future Needs The CWSP,identified several projects to address future needs within water system Deleted: has over the next 20 years. Within this plan,the Cityreviewed each project developed a Deleted:deficiencies cost estimate and time frame for construction. In addition,the 2019 Expanded UGA Deleted:has Infrastructure Evaluation identified four new projects that may be needed over the next 20 years,three of which could be needed within the 6-year planning horizon. The 2020-2025 six-year Capital Improvement Plan for the City Jist4 several water Deleted:current projects which are planned through the year 2024 as well as a financial plan that Deleted:has allows the water utility to remain financially viable. The 202A Capital Improvement Deleted:ed P1a"T identifies the following priorityprojects listed in Table CF-3. In addition, CF-3 Deleted:19 ..... includes the three additional projects identified in the Expanded UGA Infrastructure Deleted:rogram Evaluation. TABLE CF-3.Water System Capital Improvement Projects Project i Fundine Timeframe Total Cost f$1 Sources Annual System Improvements- 2020-2025 Utility Rate $1.200.000 Develo ment Butterfield WTP-Chlorine Safetv 2020 2017 Revenue $275,000 Bonds Emergency Power Improvements 2020-2023 Utility Rate $2.200.000 Transmission Main- 2020-2021 Utility Rate $3.000.000 West Pasco WTP to Zone 3 Water Main Extension- 2022 Utility Rate $113,000 Road 103 Ma le Dr to Willow W Water Main Replacement- 2020 Utility Rate $140,000 Alley East of WeHe Ave Water Line Replacement- 2020 Utility Rate $250,000 Maple Drive AC Main Rd 100 to Rd 103 Water Main Replacement- 2021 Utility Rate $79,000 South 18th Ave Court St to WA Ave Water Main Replacement-Star Lane Rd 2021 Utility Rate $236,000 100 to Rd 97 Water Projects Allocated from 2020-2021 Utility Rate $247,000 Transportation West Pasco WTP Improvements 2020-2022 Utili, Rate $4.620.000 Unsecured Revenue Bond Reservoir Storage Tank-Zone 3 2020-2023 Utility RateMil $11.700.000 Expansion Fees City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 7 Capital Facilities Automated Meter Reading 2020-2025 Unsecured $5.750.000 Revenue Bond Reservoir Storage Tank-Zone 2 2024-2025 Unsecured $7,500.000 Revenue Bond Water Main Extension- Unsecured Alton Street(Wehe Ave to the alley west 2022 Revenue Bond $327,000 of Owen St Water Main Extension- 2024 Unsecured $305,000 Riverhaven Street Road 36 to Road 40 Revenue Bond Water Line Replacement- Unsecured Richardson Road Road 92 to Road 96 2022 Revenue Bond 460 000 Water Line Replacement— 2023 Unsecured $930,000 Road 60 Court St to West PearU Revenue Bond Water Line Replacement— 2023 Unsecured $826,000 Road 76 Wernett Road to Court Street Revenue Bond Zone 3 Tank Transmission Main* - Utility Rate JZZ6 000 Water Main Extension-WTP to Zone 3* Utility Rate $5.206.000 Backbone Transmission Main* Utili, Rate $18.355.000 $64.495.000 Source:City of Pasco2020,294CapitallmprovementPlan Deleted:I ......... ......... ......... ......... Project Title * Proposed projects identified in the 2019 expanded UGA Infrastructure Evaluation which accounts for the UGA expansion and updated Land Use Plan. The City's Annual Water Upsize-Development Program Deleted:19 is anticipated to assist with these proiects to pay for potential upsizina of water lines related to Deleted:4 developer installed lines. Deleted:A **Funding Sources-The funding sources are the best estimates ofsources currently available or possible in the future as identified in the CIP. Sanitary Sewers Existing Conditions In addition to water service,urban development with its associated concentration of people requires sanitary sewers to safeguard the public health. Sanitary sewer service is provided by the City of Pasco. The City's collection system is a conventional collection system that mainly relies on gravity sewers to convey wastewater flow to two lift stations that discharge to the treatment facility. Additional pump stations and force mains are used to supplement the gravity system. The City's Comprehensive Sewer Plan (CSP), 2014, identifies the existing system, expected City growth and projected build out flows, and performance criteria that dictate whether new sewer infrastructure is required. In 2017 and 2019,the City re- evaluated the capacity and loading requirements of the Northwest Service Area as a result of potential development demands and growth projects changes as part of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan update and Urban Growth Area (UGA) expansion. A strategy to provide sewer service to the proposed UGA and other growth areas within the city(Broadmoor Area)was evaluated and alternatives were identified. City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 8 Capital Facilities The CSP and subsequent analyses identify the total capacity, utilized capacity, and remaining capacity of both the Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP)and the sanitary sewer collection system. The CSP and amendments thereto is made a part of this Comprehensive Plan by reference. The following is a summary of the WWTP capacity and the sanitary sewer collection system based upon this planning document. The City operates a wastewater collection and treatment system to manage the domestic wastewater needs of the community. The City originally built a primary treatment facility in 1954 which has been upgraded over the years to increase design capacity and accommodate growth of the Citys service area. This system operates under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Waste Discharge Permit issued by Ecology. Currently,the system is served by one activated sludge wastewater treatment plant(WWTP)which oxidizes,nitrifies and disinfects wastewater flow prior to discharging to the Lake Wallula reach of the Columbia River. Zhe City undated the,Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan(WWFP)in 2019. This Deleted:At this time, update evaluated the WWTP through a 20 year horizon. This WWFP takes into Deleted:t consideration the projected growth identified in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan update Deleted:is finalizing the 2019 and will provide a Capital Improvement Plan to accommodate the projected demands Deleted:that associated with the expected increase in population for the City and its expanded UGA. Deleted,s The City's existing WWTP has a capacity of 6.5 million gallons per day(mgd)of sewer flow and currently experiences average flows of 6 million gallons per day(MDG , Deleted:,which is almost at capacity The City has a goal of extending municipal sewer to un-served portions of the city and recover the cost over time as adjacent properties choose to connect to sewer.This is being done through the local improvement district(LID)process. This process enables the City to provide sewer service to areas that are lacking while at the same time upgrading the substandard county roads that have been annexed. The City's wastewater collection system contains over 240 miles of sewer pipeline ranging from 8-inch to 36-inch in diameter,4,430 manholes,and 10 lift stations.The gravity pipelines convey wastewater from the residential and commercial areas and route it to interceptors and large sewer trunk$, Due to the varied topography in the Deleted:,which drain to the WWTP City,several localized and regional lift stations are required to convey sewage to the WWTP. The Citys two primary lift stations (Maitland and 9th & Washington) are located just outside the WWTP and convey sewage directly to the WWTP. Level of Service Improvements recommended in the Comprehensive Plan are aimed at maintaining the following guideline LOS standards. Table CF-4:Wastewater Guideline LOS Standards Element LOS Standard Residential Unit Flows 80 GPCDb Commercial Unit Flows 80 GPCDb Industrial Unit Flows 1,500 GPADc City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 9 Capital Facilities Manning pipe roughness 0.025 coefficient Min velocity 2 feet second a. Based on 3.43 people per dwelling unit b. GPCD=gallons per capita per day c. GPAD=gallons per acre per day Source:City of Pasco Comprehensive Sewer Plan,May 2014 Future Needs: The CSP includes a Capital Improvement Program which identifies future projects needed to accommodate growth and to improve existing and futuredeficiencies. The - Deleted:proposed City reviewed and prioritized the improvements based on the system needs, Deleted:has anticipated system growth and available funding. Many of the capital projects are triggered by anticipated future flow condition therefore the timing is based on the year in which the flows are projected. In addition,as a result of the anticipated growth,UGA expansion,and land use changes,the City conducted an Expanded UGA Infrastructure Evaluation in 2019. The purpose of this analysis is to identify what additional improvements are needed to accommodate the future growth. As a result, the Evaluation identified seven new projects that may be needed over the next 20 years, three of which could be needed within the 6-year planning horizon. The City's 20,20-2025 Capital Improvement PbA identifies the near-term six-year, Deleted:19 projects. Table CF-5 shows the summary of the near-term priority projects identified Deleted:rogram in the CIP. In addition,Table CF-5 includes the three additional projects identified in the Expanded UGA Infrastructure Evaluation. TABLE CF-5.Sewer System Capital Improvement Projects ----- Formatted:i.Tabies Project Title Timeframe Funding Total Cost f$1 Sources 9th&Washington Lift Station 2020 2017 Revenue $496,000 Bond Annual System Improvements- 2020-2025 Utility Rate $1.200.000 Development Pearl Street Lift Station 2020 2017 Revenue $673,000 Bond Road 36 Lift Station Upgrades 2020 2017 Revenue $501,000 Bond Maitland Lift Station- 2020 2017 Revenue $42,000 Purchase 11natall 4th Pump Bond Unsecured Northwest Area Lift Station 2020 Revenue Bond $3.500.000 Utility Expansion Fees Sewer Projects Allocated from 2020 Utility Rate $10,000 Transportation Waste Water Treatment Plant 2020-2022 Unsecured $25.805.000 City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 10 Capital Facilities fWWTP)Improvements-Phase 1 Revenue Bond Utility Expansion Fees 2017 Revenue Bond Northwest Area Trunkline- LID Sandifur Parkway Extension to 2020 Unsecured $4.598.000 Desiree Street Revenue Bond Public Works Operation Center - Road 52 and Pearl Street Lift 2020-2021 Unsecured $2,084,000 Station-Riverview Revenue Bond Road 84 and Roberts Drive Lift 2022-2023 Unsecured $2,500.000 Station-Riverview Revenue Bond Southeast Industrial Trunkline - Trunkline Deficiency-Court Street - - Unsecured Local Waste Water Treatment Plant Grant/Loan (WWTP)Improvements-Phase 2 2023 2025 Unsecured $15.367.000 Revenue Bond Regional/Broadmoor Area Lift LID $3.500.000 Station - Gravity Sewer Main- LID $9.169.000 Extension of Harris Rd Sewer* — Gravity Sewer Main- Utility Rate $18.620.000 Regional Lift Station Basin* Kohler RD Lift Station* LID laza 000 TOTAL $88.593.000 Source:City of Pasco 20"-202;Capital Improvement Plan Deleted:q Project Title * Proposed projects identified in the 2019 expanded UGA Infrastructure Evaluation which accounts for the UGA expansion and updated Land Use Plan. The ciV isIn arming to complete these 12 lects through Deleted,19 local improvement district(LID)or via the City's Annual Sewer Upsize-Development Program which is Deleted:4 anticipated to assist to lay for potential upsizing ofsewer lines related to developer installed lines. Deleted:A **Funding Sources-The funding sources are the best estimates ofsources currently available or possible in the future as identified in the CIP. Industrial Wastewater Treatment: The City also owns, maintains and operates a separate industrial wastewater treatment plant(PWRF-Process Water Reuse Facility)that collects,stores and then applies food processor wastewater to farm circles north of the City as irration. The PWRF is an industrial facility that receives the discharge of process water from sem. .... ._ Deleted:five food processors in the region. The PWRF is a public/private partnership. The PWRF and associated farm circle 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 City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 11 Capital Facilities 1995, Deleted: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 which address deficiencies within the system over the next 20 years. The following table lists priority projects from the 202Capital Improvement Pla�l, Deleted:19 TABLE CF-6.Process Water Reuse Facility Capital Improvement Projects Deleted:rogram Project Title Timeframe Funding Sources I Total Cost f$1 Unsecured Revenue Bond Columbia East Lift Station& 2020 Federal EDA Grant $8,309.000 Force Main WA State Capital Budget Franklin Co.09 Grant PWRF Irrigation Pump 2020 Unsecured Revenue Bond $5.100.000 Station IPS Im rovements HAEFIC Loan PWRF Primary Treatment 2020-2021 State PWB Loan $22,644,000 Im my ment Unsecured Revenue Bond $36.053.000 . Source:City of Pasco 20"-202_,CapltalImprovement Plan Deleted:q ..... .. ....... ..... ..... ..... ..... Project Title "Funding Sources-The funding sources are the best estimates ofsources currently available or possible in the future as identified in the CIP. Deleted:19 Deleted:4 Stormwater Storm water is handled in Pasco by the storm sewer system, on-site collection and dissipation systems or grassy swales along roadways.A stormwater conveyance pipe_ Deleted: system is used in the older parts of the City to accept storm run-off from adjacent land Deleted:sewer developments as well as streets. In recent years the City has been requiring development to mitigate the effects of storm water runof at projects.This eliminates Deleted:collection the need for an extensive stormwater conveyance pipe systems. Deleted: Sewer Street drainage in newer areas is also accomplished in a similar fashion by the use of catch basins and infiltration facilities or grassy swales along the side of the street or by detention/infiltration ponds. The and and often windy climate which evaporates Deleted:collection moisture quickly enables these methods to function effectively and avoids affecting the waters of the Columbia River. Tile City of Pasco will continue to require onsite storm Deleted:It is anticipated water retention methods through the planning period and beyond. Deleted:t The City prepared a.Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan in 2016. That Plan Deleted:separate and amendments thereto aremade a part of this Comprehensive Plan by reference. Deleted: is The storm water system includes over 50 miles of stormwater pipeline, 2,768 Catch Basins,835 manholes and over 13 miles of exfiltration storm drain. Future Needs: The City strives to maintain the level of service of the storm water system by addressing existing and potential issues. Improvements are identified with the City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 12 Capital Facilities following solutions: • Stormwater infrastructure rehabilitation;and • Water quality protection. A list of capital projects has been identified in the 2016 Comprehensive Stormwater Plan. Most of the site-specific problems identified in the plan are localized flooding issued caused by inadequate system capacity, failing and or reduced performance of Deleted:a aging system components, "poor design and construction of Stormwater facilities. Deleted:and The following is a list of the projects identified in the 2029,Capital Improvement Plan Deleted:19 which need to be addressed in the next six years. TABLE CF-7.Storm Capital Improvement Projects Project Title Timeframe Fundini= Total Cost f$1 Sources 1st Avenue Pipe Rehab 2022 Utility Rate 249 000 Annual Stormwater Improvements 2020-2025 Utility Rate $300,000 Develo ment North Industrial Way Infiltration Retrofit 2020 Utility Rate $150,000 Pr o'ect Stormwater Projects Allocated from 2020-2022 Utility Rate $585,000 Transportation Sylvester Pipe Relining 2022Utility Rate 330 000 TOTAL $1.614.000 Source:City of Pasco 20ZO202 CapitalImprovement Plan ........ ......... Deleted:¶ . "Funding Sources-The funding sources are the best estimates ofsources currently available Project Title or possible in the future as identified in the CIP. Deleted:19 Deleted:4 Irrigation System The City owns and operates a non-potable water utility that provides irrigation water to residential customers and a limited number of commercial customers in the northwest part of the City.The irrigation system serves residential, commercial and public facility users.Providing a system for irrigation water separate from the drinking water utility allows the City s customers to avoid using treated drinking water to irrigate. The City's existing irrigation system is supplied by water from 11 groundwater wells and water pumped from the Columbia River and distributed via 135 miles of PVC,ductile iron,and steel distribution pipes ranging from 3 to 24 inches in diameter. The City acquired the first portions of the system in 2002 from a private irrigation utility.The system has grown considerably since that time.The City uses the irrigation system annually from April 1st to October 31st The 2013 Irrigation System Master Plan (ISMP) recommended capital improvements to ensure the continued delivery of economical irrigation water to City's residents. The irrigation system has six pressure zones which are separated by pressure- City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 13 Capital Facilities reducing stations. The 2014 ISMP identified that total irrigation area was Deleted:2 approximately 1,492 acres located in the northwest part of the City. Future development and improvements of the irrigation system arse primarily limited to Deleted:is development within the existing service area. Expansion of the system beyond the existing service area is based on the available irrigation water rights, which would allow for the additional place of use. Future Needs The Cit/, s Water System Plan also identified several projects related to the,irrigation Deleted:it system. The purpose of these projects is to address deficiencies within the system over the next 20 years. The following table lists priority projects from the 202ACapital Deleted:19 Improvement Plater Deleted:rogram TABLE CF-8.Irrigation System Capital Improvement Projects Project Title Timeframe Funding=Sources Total Cost f$1 Annual System Improvements 2020-2025 Utility Rate $300,000 Development Chapel Hill Boulevard to Interstate 182— 2020 Utility Rate $100,000 Irrigation Main Columbia River Intake Capacity Upgrades 2020 Utility Rate $170,000 Irrigation Project Allocated from Utility Rate Transportation 2020 9 000 Well Capacity Upgrades 2021-2023 Utility Rate $1.410.000 .. ...... TOTAL $1.989.000 Source Cityco2024-202.4Capital Improvement Plan Deleted:¶ "Funding Sources-The funding sources are the best estimates ofsources currently available Project Tide or possible in the future as identified in the CIP. Deleted:19 Deleted:4 Schools General education in Pasco is provided by the Pasco School District. The School District's latest Capital Facilities Plan was updated in 2016 and identified educational facilities needs in the Pasco School District over a six-year planning horizon.The plan compared the district's current facilities to present and future educational needs. Alternates to satisfy projected educational needs are identified in the plan and recommendations are presented to ensure facilities are available to meet the needs of student enrollments. As of 2019, the School District reportedly served over xx students,an increase of xx since 2012. Based on the 2016 School Plan,there are fifteen (15) elementary schools providing a capacity to serve 7,735 students in permanent capacity.As of October 1, 2015,there were 9,940 elementary students enrolled. There are 129 portable classrooms at the elementary schools.Since 2014,the District has added 33 new portable classrooms as temporary capacity. There are three (3)middle schools providing a capacity to serve approximately 2,814 City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 14 Capital Facilities students,and two traditional high schools with a capacity to serve 3,931 students. The School District is adding and upgrading the following schools: • Three Rivers Elementary;expected to be completed in 2019 • Columbia River Elementary;expected to be completed in 2020 • Replace Stevens Middle School;expected to be completed in 2021 • Reynolds Middle School,expected to be completed in 2020 The need for school sites,buildings,and supporting facilities will continue to grow as population expands.The School facilities plan will be updated in 120181 and the City will commented[oa]:status? continue to work with the school district during the development review process to ensure that the impacts of development on the school district are minimized. The City's future land use plan recognizes the need of additional approximately 160 acres of land to meet the school district's need. The District funds capital projects through bonds, state match or State Construction Assistance Program(SCAP),and school impact fees,SEPA mitigation fees. Essential Public Facilities Introduction Essential public facilities(EPF)are capital facilities typically difficult to site because of potential adverse impacts related to size, bulk, hazardous characteristics, noise, or public health and safety. EPF's include those facilities that are typically difficult to site, such as airports,state education facilities,state or regional transportation facilities as defined in RCW 47.06.140, regional transit authority facilities as defined in RCW 81.112.020,state and local correctional facilities,solid waste handling facilities,and in- patient facilities including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities, group homes,and secure community transition facilities(SCTF). WAC 365-196-550 provides a list of EPF's and suggests a potential siting. The GMA precludes local comprehensive plans or development regulations from prohibiting the siting of essential public facilities.[RCW 36.70A.200(5)] The distinction between lands identified for public purposes,as shown on the land use map contained in Appendix VIII, and EPF's can create confusion. Table C�below Deleted:No.7 illustrates the distinction. TABLE CF-8.Distinguishing Public Purpose Lands from Essential Public Facilities Public Purpose Lands Essential Public Facilities City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 15 Capital Facilities FOCUS. Lands needed to accommodate FOCUS. Facilities needed to provide public public facilities. services and functions that are typically Lands needed to provide the full range difficult to site. of services to the public provided by Those public facilities that are usually government,substantially funded by unwanted by neighborhoods have unusual government,contracted for by site requirements or other features that government,or provided by private complicate the siting process. entities to public service obligations. Examples: Examples: • Airports • Utility corridors . Large-scale transportation facilities • Transportation corridors • State educational facilities • Sewage treatment facilities • Correctional facilities • Storm water management • Solid waste handling facilities& facilities landfills • Recreation facilities • Inpatient facilities(substance abuse • Schools facilities,mental health facilities,and • Other public uses group homes) Existing Facilities A few of the EPF's located in Pasco include the Tri-Cities Airport,the Basin Disposal solid waste transfer station, the Franklin County jail, the Benton-Franklin Detox Center,Lourdes Medical Center,Columbia Basin College and the Chevron Tank Farms. Transportation facilities within the City include Interstate Highway I-182,US 395,and the BNSF Classification yard. The Columbia-Snake River System is also identified as an EPF as it provides an important inter modal commercial transportation network for the state extending to the Pacific Ocean. Siting The siting process should be consistent with the Franklin CWPP. Policy IV of the CWPP indicates that the County and Cities, along with public participation, shall develop a cooperative regional process to site EPF of regional and statewide importance. The objective of the process shall be to ensure that such facilities are located so as to protect environmental quality,optimize access and usefulness to all jurisdictions,and equitably distribute economic benefits/burdens throughout the region or county. No local comprehensive plan or development regulations will preclude the siting of essential public facilities,but standards may be generated to ensure that reasonable compatibility 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 with commercial or public developments. The Planning Director will determine if the facility is an Essential City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 16 Capital Facilities Public Facility. If the facility does not present siting difficulties,it will be relegated to the normal siting process applicable to a facility of its type,as identified in the Pasco municipal Code. Pasco reviews the siting of EPF's with a process established in the Pasco Municipal Code(PMC 25.200,Special Permits). EPF's are listed as unclassified uses in the City's development regulations. As such these uses are generally not restricted by zoning districts, but due to their nature require extraordinary review through the special permit review process prior to locating within the City.Unclassified uses are listed in PMC 25.200.20 and include the facilities discussed above. If the facility does present siting difficulties,it should be subjected to the siting process as discussed below. OPTION 1 1. Determining the Essential Public Facilities. Determine whether the facility is identified as an EPF in the City, County or State list of such facilities and is consistent with the definition under the Growth Management Act.Also,determine that it provides services to the public and there are difficulties in siting the facility in terms of limited availability of sites,location needing proximity to another public facility,and anticipated adverse environmental impact. 2. Review and permit. Review should determine the applicability of the facility, whether such facility already exists and the service level is adequate.Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan should also be reviewed.The City will participate in an inter-agency review if the facility is of a statewide, countywide or regional nature. Alternative sites for appropriate location and regional fair share should also be considered during the interagency review. Finally, impacts should be identified along with appropriate mitigations measures. The review process can be a case-by-case approach where additional review processes may be required due to the unique nature of the facility. Public should be engaged according to the statutory requirements, and if the facility is anticipated to have an impact on the community. Permitting should begin according to the City's development regulations after determination and review of such facilities. Conditions can be added during the permitting process to address adverse impacts. OPTION 2 The following additional review shall be combined 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 of established level of service.It shall review whether such facility already exists and the service level is adequate or can be accommodated in an 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 City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 17 Capital Facilities special district plan, the special districts plan must also be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. • Multi-jurisdictional approach and CWPP. The facility needs to be consistent with the County-Wide Planning Policies.Interagency review shall be required if the facility is of a statewide,countywide or regional nature. • Location. Review of alternative sites for appropriate location and regional fair share considerations. o Facilities shall be allowed in the zoning districts according to the Essential Public Facilities table. o Review and compare between several alternative sites within the City if it is a City provided Essential Public 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 mitigation. Identify the potential impacts of the proposed facility. Impacts shall be identified in the most comprehensive manner to include social, environmental and economic impacts. Measures shall be taken to mitigate the adverse impacts such as noise, odor, pollution, traffic, aesthetics and health and safety concerns. • Cost-benefit analysis.The 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 shall be required among jurisdictions to mitigate the adverse financial burden when the facility offers regional services. • Case-by-case approach. Director of the Community Planning or person of a similar responsibility may add additional review process if required due to the unique nature of the facility.Conditions shall be added in each case to mitigate the adverse impacts and to make the facility compatible with the affected area.All the issues that make the specific facility difficult to site shall be appropriately addressed and mitigated. • Public involvement. The public shall be notified according to the statutory requirements. Public meetings shall be conducted by the applicant before the public hearing to address public concerns. Revenue Sources for Capital Facilities Revenue sources are of several types and are designed either for one specific application or may be 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, City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 18 Capital Facilities grants, and dedicated funds from State revenues. 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 lesser of 1%or the implicit price deflator as of July of the previous year. General Obligation Bonds There are two types of general obligation bonds. Those approved by the voters and those limited in amount that may be approved by the elected body of the county,city or special district,called council manic bonds. Voter-approved bonds increase the property tax rate so that for a given assessed value 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 the 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 requires 60 percent of the number of voters provided the voter turnout is at least 40 percent of the turnout at the last previous general election. Council manic bonds are different than 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 tax revenues.Lease-Purchase arrangements also fall in this general type of financing public facilities. The amount of local government debt allowable in the form of general obligation 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 support 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 City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 19 Capital Facilities 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. The 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 acquisition 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 limitations. The second .25 percent of the real estate excise tax and may be applied to: The 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 providers.The current rate is 8.5 percent. Community Development Block Grant Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development makes financial assistance available through this program to local general purpose governments. This money must be applied for by the local government and must be used for eligible activities meeting the national objects of the program. Community Economic Revitalization 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 development 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 money made available. Public Works Trust Fund Grant City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 20 Capital Facilities 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 percent real estate excise tax. Construction and emergency planning projects must be for construction or reconstruction of existing capital facilities only.Capital Improvement Planning projects are limited to streets and utilities. Special Purpose Districts RCW 67.38.130 authorizes cultural arts,stadium/convention special purpose districts with independent taxing authority to finance capital facilities. The special district requires a majority voter approval for formation and has an annual funding limit of $25 per$1000 of assessed valuation;these districts may be formed across the borders of other governmental units. Emergency Medical Services The State authorizes$.50 per$1,000 assessed valuation property tax levy which may be enacted by fire and hospital districts,cities,towns,and counties. Fire Districts The State authorizes a levy limit of$1.50 per$1,000 of assessed valuation for fire and emergency medical response service. Fire Impact Fees RCW 82.02.050-090 authorizes a charge(impact fee)to be paid by new development for its fair 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, and not to correct existing deficiencies in levels of service. Impact fees cannot be used for operating expenses. Park and Recreation Services Area RCW 36.68.400 authorizes park and recreation service areas as junior taxing districts for the purpose of financing the acquisition,construction,improvement,maintenance or operation of any park,senior citizen activity center,zoo,aquarium and recreational facility. The maximum levy limit is $.15 per$1000 assessed valuation.The Park and Recreation Service District can generate revenue from either the regular or excess property tax levies and through general obligation bonds,subject to voter approval. User Fees and Program Fees Fees or charges for using City owned property, facilities or programs, such as swimming lessons. Park Impact Fees RCW 82.02.050-080 and 090 authorizes local governments to enact impact fees to fund parks and recreational facilities necessary to serve new development. These City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 21 Capital Facilities impact fees must be used for capital facilities necessitated by growth, and not to correct existing deficiencies in levels of service or operating expenses. State Parks and Recreation Commission Grants These State grants are for park capital facilities acquisition and construction and require a 50 percent local match. Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax RCW 82.36 authorizes this tax which is administered by the State Department of Licensing and paid by gasoline distributors.Cities and counties receive 11.53 percent and 22.78 percent,respectively,of the motor vehicle fuel tax receipts.Revenues must 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 countywide local option tax equivalent to 10 percent of the statewide motor vehicle fuel tax and a special fuel tax of 2.3 cents per gallon.Revenues are distributed back to the county and its cities on a weighted per capita basis(1.5 for population in unincorporated areas and 1.0 for population in incorporated areas). Revenues must be spent for highway purposes(construction,maintenance,operation). Transportation Benefit District RCW 35.21 225 authorizes cities to create transportation districts with independent taxing authority for the purpose of acquiring,constructing,improving,providing,and funding any city street,county road,or state highway improvement within the district. Road Impact Fees RCW 82.02.050 and 090 authorizes cities and counties to exact road impact fees from new development for its fair share of the system improvement cost of roads necessary to serve the development. Impact fees must be used for capital facilities necessitated by growth and not to correct existing deficiencies in levels of Service. Impact fees cannot be used for operating expenses. Local Option Vehicle License Fee RCW 82.80 authorizes a county-wide local option fee up to$15 maximum annually per vehicle registered in the county,subject to a January 1, 2000 "sunset". Revenues are distributed back to the county and cities within the county levying the tax on a weighted per-capita basis (1.5 for population in unincorporated areas and 1.0 in incorporated areas).Revenues must be spent for general transportation purposes. Street Utility Charge RCW 35.95.040 authorizes cities to charge for city street utilities in order to maintain, operate,and preserve city streets. Facilities which may be included in a street utility include street lighting, traffic control devices, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, parking facilities,and drainage facilities.Households and businesses may be charged a fee up City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 22 Capital Facilities to 50 percent of actual costs of construction,maintenance,and operations while cities provide the remaining 50 percent. The fee charged to businesses is based on the number of employees and may not exceed $2 per full-time employee per month Owners or occupants 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 National Highway System. In order to be eligible projects must be a component of the National Highway System and be on the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan.Funds are available on an 86.5 percent Federal to a 13.5 percent local match, dependent 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, transportation planning,and research and development.To be eligible,a project must have a high enough ranking on the Regional TIP list Funds are available on an 86.5 percent Federal to a 13.5 percent local match. Federal Aid Bridge Replacement Program Grants The Washington State Department of Transportation provides grants on a statewide priority for structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges.Funding is on an 80 percent Federal to 20 percent local match. Federal Aid Emergency Relief Grants This funding source is limited to restoration of roads and bridges on the federal aid system which are damaged by natural disasters or catastrophic failures. Funding is available at an 83.13 percent Federal to a 16.87 percent local match. Urban Arterial Trust Account Grants The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board manages funding for projects to alleviate and prevent traffic congestion. Project funding is an 80 percent Federal and a 20 percent local match. Transportation Improvement Account Grants The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board manages funding for projects to alleviate and prevent traffic congestion caused by economic development growth. Eligible projects should be multi-agency, multi-modal, congestion and economic development related which are partially funded locally. Funding is an 80 percent Federal to a 20 percent local match. Sewer Districts/Users Fees This is a special purpose district that must be established by the voters of the affected area. Once established with an operating levy it may assess properties in the district City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 23 Capital Facilities for operating and other expenses within approved limits and perform all the duties and responsibilities related to the construction,maintenance,and operation of sewage collection and treatment. The State authorizes cities, counties and special purpose districts to collect fees from waste water generators. Fees may be based upon the amount of potable water consumed or may be flat rate fees.The revenue may be used for capital facilities or operating and maintenance costs. System Development Fees The State authorizes a fee to connect to a sanitary sewer system based upon the capital cost of serving the new connection. Centennial Clean Water Fund Grant The State Department of Ecology issues grants and loans for the design, acquisition, construction and improvement of water pollution control facilities and related activities to meet State and Federal requirements and to protect water quality.Future funding cannot be reliably forecast. State Revolving Fund Loans The State Department of Ecology administers low interest loans and loan guarantees for water pollution control projects.Applicants must demonstrate water quality need, have a facilities plan for water quality treatment,show ability to repay a loan through a dedicated source of funding,and conform to other State and Federal requirements. Department of Ecology Grants The State Department of Ecology grants to local governments for a variety of programs related to solid waste,including Remedial Action Grants to assist with local hazardous waste sites,Moderate Risk/Hazardous Waste Implementation Grants to manage local hazardous waste,and Food and Yard Waste Composing Grants. Flood Control Special Purpose District RCW 86.15.160 authorizes flood control special purpose districts with independent taxing authority (up to a $.50 property tax levy limit without voter approval), to finance flood control capital facilities.In addition,the district can,with voter approval, use an excess levy to pay for general obligation debt. This is unneeded in the Pasco urban growth boundary. Storm Drain Utility Fee The State authorizes cities and counties to charge a fee to support storm drain capital improvements. The fee is usually a flat rate per month per residential equivalency. Residential equivalencies are based on an average amount of impervious surface. Commercial property is commonly assessed a rate based on a fixed number of residential equivalencies. Storm Drainage Payment In Lieu of Assessment Revenues from this fund may be used for the construction,maintenance and/or repair City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 24 Capital Facilities of storm drainage facilities,acquisition of property,or related debt service. Utility Revenue Bonds and Property Tax Excess Levy See above for a general discussion of general obligation bonds. The amount of local government debt for utility bands is restricted by law to 25 percent of the taxable value of property.Local government utilities tend to use bonds backed by utility user fees rather than general obligation bonds. City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 25 Non-City Utilities Non-City Utilities RCW 36.70A.070 Introduction Consideration of utility needs is a mandated requirement of the Growth Management Act (GMA). In general terms the City is required to address the location, proposed location and capacity of all existing utilities within the planning area defined by the UGA. This element only discusses non-City owned utilities. City owned and operated utilities are covered in the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The responsibility for planning for private utilities rests with the utility providers. Unlike City utilities that are provided mainly to City residents,non-City operated utilities are not limited to city limit lines for service areas.Consequently,service boundaries for each utility provider will vary in size. Some utilities are regulated by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC). The WUTC is a three member board which regulates rates,services and practices of privately-owned utilities and transportation companies, including electric, telecommunications, natural gas, water and solid waste collection companies. State law regulates the rates,charges,services,facilities,and practices of these utilities.Any changes in policy regarding these aspects of utility provision within Pasco require WUTC approval. Utility Providers Non-City owned utilities include those utilities whether owned privately or publicly that provide services.Non-City owned utilities serving Pasco are as follows: ■ Franklin County PUD ■ Big Bend Electrical Cooperative City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 1 Non-City Utilities ■ Cascade Natural Gas ■ Charter ■ CenturyLink ■ Various wireless telephone providers ■ Basin Disposal Incorporated(BDI) ■ Franklin County Irrigation District No.1 ■ South Columbia Basin Irrigation District General Relationship The general relationship between the City and these utilities is one of cooperation in a continuing effort to address the needs of residents with minimum disruption of service. This is largely accomplished in the day-to-day maintenance and construction needs of the City and each utility provider. Notification by one party to the others of intended changes in facilities which may affect other parties is the key activity that promotes the best service for residents. Electricity The primary supplier of electrical power to Pasco and the surrounding UGA is the Franklin County Public Utility District (Franklin PUD) with offices located at 1411 West Clark Street. The Big Bend Electrical Cooperative, with an office in Mesa, also provides service to a small portion of northwestern Pasco and the UGA in the vicinity of Broadmoor Boulevard. The Franklin PUD purchases power from the regional power grid (Bonneville Power Administration)and then distributes through substations and distribution lines to the end users. The Franklin PUD and Big Bend Electrical Cooperative operate electrical transmission and distribution systems and facilities within public right-of-way and easements all in accordance with state law. Electrical power needs in the Pasco UGA are generally served by 10 miles of 115kV transmission lines, 7 substations and 45 electric feeder lines.Each feeder supplies the needs of a number of defined geographic areas within the community, often referred to as sub-regions. The feeders are the basic planning component within the two electrical supply system.Each feeder supplies the needs of approximately 850 houses. Electrical consumption (load) is directly related to both local and regional land use development. As local and regional development increases,the demand for electrical power will also increase. With the future growth and anticipated addition of new Deleted: housing units within the planning horizon the Franklin PUD and Big Bend electric Deleted,15,298 together will need to add about 11 new feeders and one substation over the next 20 years. For more detailed information on power planning needs refer to plans prepared by the Franklin PUD. For electrical power planning needs near Broadmoor City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 2 Non-City Utilities Boulevard and north of Burns Road refer to plans prepared by Big Bend Electrical Cooperative. Natural Gas Cascade Natural Gas corporation provides gas service to the Pasco UGA. Cascade obtains its gas from the Williams interstate line through two reduction and gate stations within the Pasco UGA. The original gate station is located at the northwest corner of Court Street and Road 76. To serve the needs of an expanding community a seconded gate stations was constructed in 1995 east of the Soccer complex and south of Burden Boulevard. From these two stations natural gas is conveyed through the Pasco UGA in distribution system of smaller lines and regulators. Cascade supplies natural gas to 4,600 residential and 1,022 commercial customers in Pasco. Some of the less densely developed areas of West Pasco do not have gas service. Natural gas consumption is directly related to both local and regional land use development. As local and regional development increases the demand for natural gas also increases. Based on current trends and projected population growth Cascade Natural Gas projects the system can be expanded to meet community growth needs. Future extensions of the natural gas distribution system will occur on an as-needed basis as development warrants. Telecommunications Telecommunications include conventional telephone, cellular phone, and cable television. Interstate and international telecommunication activities are regulated by the federal communications Commission (FCC),an independent Federal Government agency. Conventional Telephone Telephone service to Pasco is provided by Qwest Communications International, Inc (Qwest).Qwest facilities within the Pasco UGA include a switching station,trunk lines and distribution lines. The switching station is located in a building at the corner of 5'Avenue and West Lewis Street. Four main feeder cable routes extended out from the switching station. Connected to these main feeders routes are branch feeder lines. The branch feeders connect with thousands of local loops that provide dial tone to every subscriber. These facilities may be aerial,or buried,copper or fiber optic. Local loops can be used for voice or data transmission. While Qwest is involved with its own planning efforts much of the system necessary to accommodate future growth will be constructed on an as needed basis. Cellular Telephone Cellular telephone service is provided by broadcasting and receiving radio signals to and from cellular facilities and cellular phone handsets. Cellular telephone service is licensed by the FCC for operation in Metropolitan Services Areas (MSAs) and Rural City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 3 Non-City Utilities service Areas (RSAs). The FCC grants several licenses within each service area. Current licensed cellular service providers for the Pasco area include Verizon,Sprint, Cingular,T-Mobile,quest and Nextel. A number of cellular base stations and antennas are located within the Pasco UGA. These base stations connect cellular phones to the regional network Cellular antennas must be placed at a height that allows them to broadcast throughout their local area. In Pasco the antennas are located on the Housing Authority high rise apartment,on the city water tanks,on the Sacajawea Apartments building,on school,college and County property and on freestanding communication towers. Expansion of cellular facilities is demand driven. Raising the density of transmission/reception equipment to accommodate additional subscribers follows, rather than proceeds, increase in local system load. Cellular companies therefore maintain a short response time and a tight planning horizon. Cable Television Cable television service is provided in Pasco by Charter Communications with a central office in Kennewick. Charter Communications currently has a franchise to service Pasco residents. Most residential neighborhoods within the City are currently served by Charter. The provisions of the franchise agreement between the city and charter requires Charter to make service available upon request to any residential property within the current or future boundaries of the City. Under the current terms of the franchise Charter would be required to provide service to accommodate the project growth within the Pasco UGA. Internet Providers There are over a dozen internet service providers in the Pasco area. These internet companies provide a variety of data networking options for business and personal use. These services include standard dial up service, DSL,broadband,business voice services, web hosting, secure data centers, inter-office networks and high capacity data transport. Community internet access is available free of charge at the Pasco Library and for students at local schools. Solid Waste Collection Solid waste collection services are provided in Pasco through a franchise agreement with Basin Disposal Inc. (BDI). BDI provides automated curbside services to all residential properties.Refuse is collected in the community and taken to the Transfer station on Dietrich Road. The transfer station tip-floor has a capacity of about 1,200 tons per day. BDI delivers approximately 646 tons per day of waste to transfer station each day.Any waste that is economically recyclable is diverted at this point and the remainder is placed in specially constructed trailers and transported to the regional landfill in Morrow County,Oregon. Garbage service in the City is mandatory and is required for all businesses and residential structures. The residential service is often referred to as total service in City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 4 Non-City Utilities that home owners may set additional bags, boxes or bundles beside their standard garbage can on collection day for pick-up at no additional charge. Garbage pick-up occurs weekly for all residential customers and may occur more than once a week for commercial customers.BDI also provides two coupons a year to residential customers that can be used for free dumping at the transfer station. BDI through Basin Recycling provides recycling services in the community. Newspaper, mixed paper, aluminum, tin and cardboard are all recycled at Basin recycling. BDI maintains 10 neighborhood recycling centers in convenient locations around the community where residents can recycle glass, newspaper, mixed paper, cardboard, tin cans and aluminum. There are over 300 cardboard-only drop-box recycling containers that BDI regularly services for cardboard recycling. In addition BDI also maintains a paper recycling service that provides weekly waste paper pick-up at major employment centers such as the City Hall and other City related facilities and Columbia Basin college. Through their franchise agreement BDI must provide solid waste collection service to all household and businesses in Pasco. As the community growth occurs BDI's service must expand concurrently to accommodate the growth. It is anticipated BDI will continue to expand solid waste collection and disposal services on an as needed basis. Franklin County Irrigation District The Franklin County Irrigation District No.1(FCID)provides irrigation water to almost 7 square miles of land within the Pasco UGA. Most of the properties within the FCID are located west of Highway 395 and south of the FCID canal.Some properties located between Highway 395 and 22nd Avenue also receive irrigation water from the FCID. The FCID is a municipal corporation formed under the laws of the State of Washington. It is governed by and elected board and managed by an administrative staff. The FCID succeeded the Pasco Reclamation Company that was incorporated in 1909 to bring water from the Snake River west to irrigate more than 10,000 acres of land around Pasco.The original mission of the FCID was to provide irrigation water to farm fields mainly west of Pasco. That is no longer the case.With the expansion of urban growth and the conversion of farmlands into housing developments in West Pasco, the mission of the district has changed to that of an urban service provider as it provides irrigation water to more and more residential properties. The FCID main pumping station is located on the Columbia River near the intersection of Court Street and Road 111. The pumping station with a 450 horsepower pump and a 200 horsepower pump lifts water from the river to a 60 inch main line that carries the water to an irrigation canal located near Road 88. The canal runs east from Road 88 to a tail water pond on Road 36. Through a series of trunk lines water is drawn from the canal and distributed throughout West Pasco.The FCID maintains 36 miles of pipeline and 3.35 miles of canal. Long range plans of the FCID call for the remaining portions of the canal to be replaced by a pressure pipe. New subdivisions within the FCID service area must install the irrigation lines necessary to connect to the existing system. The FCID has ample water rights to serve City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 5 Non-City Utilities future development through and beyond the 20 year planning horizon. All system expansions will occur concurrent with development. South Columbia Basin Irrigation District South Columbia Irrigation District provides irrigation water to 230,000 acres of land mainly in Franklin County. Some lands within the Burbank area of Walla Walla County are also served by the District. The South Columbia Irrigation District offices are located on Hillsboro Street in Pasco however; the District service area is mainly outside the City limits to the north and northwest of the northern City limits.The District was established to provide irrigation water to farm land. These lands produce,grain,fruit,vegetables,melons and oilseeds. The District cannot serve residential development with irrigation water unless the water goes through a conversion process to enable it to be used for domestic and industrial purposes. The Archer Estates subdivision in the northwest portion of the Pasco UGA is now served by South Columbia Basin Irrigation water. City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan—Volume 2 6 TRANSPORTATION RCW 36.70A.070 (6) Introduction The purpose of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan is to ensure the transportation system within the Urban Growth Area(UGA) is preserved and enhanced to meet the needs of our community. The Transportation Element must consider all modes of transportation from walking to aviation. The Washington State Growth Management Act requires the Transportation Element to consider existing inventories of services and facilities, levels of service, system deficiencies, regional coordination, land use patterns, and goals and policies among other items. An efficient and well-maintained transportation network is vital to the social and economic well- being of any community. Reliable access on our roadways, sidewalks and pathways ensures community members and visitors are able to travel to the places they need. The Transportation Element considers our rapidly growing city, changing demographics and quality of life for our community members. It recognizes the need to look into the conditions of the future and not limit the flexibility of our travel in the years to come by what it decided today. County-Wide Planning Policies County-Wide Planning Policies related to transportation are contained within Chapter Six Volume I, Comprehensive Plan 2018-2038 Regional Coordination & Referenced Plans The Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG) is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO) and Transportation Management Area (TMA) for the Tri-Cities metropolitan area. BFCOG is recognized under Washington State Law (RCW 47.80.020) as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization(RTPO) for Benton and Franklin counties. BFCOG members include cities, towns, counties, ports, public transportation(Ben Franklin Transit) and the Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT). BFCOG is responsible for the development of a long-range Metropolitan/Regional Transportation Plan(Transition204O) that sets transportation policies and goals which addresses regionally significant transportation opportunities and deficiencies with recommendations for all of Benton and Franklin counties. The City of Pasco coordinates transportation issues and planning on a regional basis through the BFCOG. The Transportation Element is consistent with the Transition204O goals and policies: • Safety& Security • Preservation • Mobility&Accessibility • Freight &Economic Vitality • Community&Environmental Sustainability Ben Franklin Transit(BFT) is the regional public transportation service provider. Each year, BFT adopts Transit Development Plan as required by the Washington State Legislature and the Federal Transit Administration. The plan identifies projects and programming consistent with regional policies. Elected officials and staff for the City of Pasco serve on the policy and technical advisory boards of both BFCOG and BFT. Local coordination also takes place between the City of Pasco and Franklin County to ensure local transportation plans and projects are consistent and compatible. Complete Streets Policy Complete Streets is a term used to describe street that is designed to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians,bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages. While broad in nature, a complete street is unique and responds to community context. Different neighborhoods require different solutions ranging from wider sidewalks in Downtown Pasco, bike lanes along travel corridors, or comfortable and accessible transit stops. Complete Streets benefit Pasco by creating a livable community for all users for all trips. They improve equity, safety and public health and can help reduce transportation costs and congestion. The City of Pasco adopted a Complete Streets Policy(PMC 12.15) in 2018. It is intended to increase the overall safety of the community and support the desirability of Pasco as a place to live and conduct business. Transportation Demand Management Transportation Demand Management (TDM) focuses on understanding how people make their transportation decisions and helping identify existing infrastructure that is in place for transit, walking, biking, telecommuting and ridesharing. At a basic level, TDM is a program of information, encouragement and incentives that can be provided at the local or regional level to help people utilize and understand all of their transportation options. The Benton-Franklin Council of Governments has identified TDM strategies that can include the following: • Flexible work hours • Pedestrian and bicycle network improvements • Ride sharing programs • Congestion pricing • Telecommuting programs • Transit Oriented Development • Parking Management The strategies identified above are an example of what can be helpful; however, the context of their applicability will be an important factor in applying any one or combination of them. Transportation & Land Use Transportation and land use decisions influence each other directly by affecting the amount of land used for transportation facilities such as roads, and parking lots and indirectly by affecting accessibility and development costs in different locations. Planning Decisions *development standards *zoning *infrastructure investment I Urban Form *density *connectivity *design I Travel Behavior *automobile *public transit *walking *cycling) I Economic, Social & Environmental Impacts *congestion *safety *pollution Figure 1 provides a brief visual explanation of how decisions in the planning process impact travel behavior and potential costs. As mentioned in the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan,understanding the relationship between transportation and land use is key to Pasco's future success and sustainability. Land use policies and development patterns play a critical role in shaping our community and travel behaviors. For example, the compact neighborhoods of Central Pasco offer residents more of an opportunity to walk or use public transportation due to the closer proximity of services and destinations. Neighborhoods where essential services are spread out typically result in a reliance on driving. The complexity of these relationships further emphasizes the need for continued coordination and mutually supportive policies. As Pasco grows, the transportation system will face increased demand. In some areas of the city, there are limited opportunities to expand vehicle right of way without significant disruptions and cost. Strategic investments will need to be made to serve a rapidly growing population that supports economic development while maintaining the quality of life of our residents. Transportation & the Environment Transportation has a significant impact on the environment. Motor vehicles consume non- renewable energy resources and in the process discharge waste products to the atmosphere. Street rights-of-way consume 25 percent of the developed land within the City. Congestion and traffic cause noise pollution and paved surfaces increase storm water run-off. The consumption of non-renewable resources with motor vehicles is an issue that requires national attention. Locally however, programs to encourage van pooling, ride sharing, transit use and non-motorized transportation can help reduce consumption of motor fuels that pollute the air. Table #####below indicates examples of sustainable transportation goals. Goal Definition Economic Efficient mobility Fast and affordable transport of people and goods Operational Efficiency Maximize efficiency of providing facilities and services Social Safety&Health Increased travel safety,public fitness and health Affordability Ability of households to afford basic transportation Social Equity Supportive of objectives including fair distribution of impacts (benefits and costs) Environmental Pollution Reductions Reduced air, noise and water pollution Conservation Efficient use of scarce resources Preservation Preservation of farmlands,parks and natural habitats In 2016, the Washington State Department of Ecology collaborated with local agencies including the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments to conduct the Tri-Cities Ozone Precursor Study. Transportation and travel was a topic of study as possible strategies to address ozone had a focus on reducing vehicle emissions. In Transition2040, the region long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan, Community and Environmental Sustainability was an identified goal aimed at making and enforcing transportation decisions that protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Transportation Inventory The Comprehensive Plan is required to identify an inventory of transportation facilities and services available within the city. Pasco's transportation system is diverse in a variety of ways due to its location along the Columbia River and being home to the region's only regional airport and passenger rail station. The following section will highlight the various modes of transportation and travel. Air Travel The Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) is owned and operated by the Port of Pasco and is the largest in the Southeastern Washington and Northeastern Oregon region. With connections to eight major hubs it helps serves a vibrant and growing region with easy and reliable air travel. In the past five years, the number of enplanements at the airport has increased by nearly 100,000, which represents both the continued vibrancy of the region and the growing flight service available at the airport. Figure 2-Destinations of Tri-Cities Airport r The Tri-Cities Airport is served by the following airlines: Delta, Alaska Air, United and Allegiant with flights to Seattle, San Francisco, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona. Aircraft services include major and minor repair, navigational radio repair and sales, flight training, aircraft rental, aircraft charter, aircraft storage, and aircraft sales. The FAA operates the Air Traffic Control Tower and TRACON Facility that provides airspace management and radar coverage to Pasco as well as several area airports. Figure 3-Airport Statistics-Total Enplanements PSC - Statistics 400,000 380,000 360,000 340,000 320,000 300,000 280,000 Enplanements ■2014 ■2015 ■2016 ■2017 ■2018 In 2014, the Port of Pasco approved a $42 million renovation and expansion plan that doubled the size of the airport terminal. Constructed was completed in January of 2017 and included a new west concourse along with new car rental and baggage claim areas. The Port of Pasco is currently developing a new Master Plan for the Tri-Cities Airport. Marine Travel The Port of Pasco owns and operates the Big Pasco Industrial Center and Container Terminal. Combined, they consist of over two miles of waterfront on the north side of the Columbia River upstream from the mouth of Snake River. Connections for trucking and rail can be made at the terminal. A Port-owned rail spur connecting to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe serves the dock and yard area. Before 2005, the Port of Pasco had the largest bulk cargo tonnage movement of any terminal on the upper river system and provided docking, loading and unloading for grain and petroleum barges. In 2004 the Port of Pasco had moved 4,231 containers (101,126 tons) of cargo through its terminal. In 2008, however, many of the international shipping lines discontinued service at the Port of Portland which subsequently shifted the bulk of the containers to rail and truck Nearby on the Snake River lies a barge terminal operated by Tidewater Barge Lines. The barge line ships grain down-river and petroleum products upriver. Rail Pasco Rail Yard Pasco has been a train switch and makeup center for over a century. BNSF Railway has several miles of mainline and a complex system of side track within Pasco. BNSF also maintains a computerized classification yard in Pasco. Trains are moved into the yard and broken up and blocked for movement east,west, north and south. The BNSF mainline from Vancouver to Spokane via Pasco sees 45 to 55 freight movements a day accounting for more than 100 million gross ton-miles per year. Loaded grain cars are also held or stored in Pasco prior to movement down river to Portland. BNSF also operates from the Tri-Cities to Auburn via Yakima, Ellensburg, and Stampede Pass. Passenger Rail Daily Amtrak passenger service is available in Pasco at the Pasco Intermodal Train Station. The station is on Amtrak's Empire Builder line servicing Portland to the west and Spokane to the east. From 2011 through 2018, the station averaged 23,572 passengers per year. Figure 4-Total Boarding's&Alighting's Pasco Intermodal Train Station 26,000 25,000 24,000 23,000 22,000 21,000 20,000 Total Passengers 2011 0 2012 0 2013 0 2014 0 2015 0 2016 0 2017 0 2018 Recently, the Washington State Legislature commissioned a feasibility analysis of an east-west intercity passenger rail system over Stampede Pass serving cities in the South Puget Sound and along the Yakima Valley including connections to the Tri-Cities and Spokane. Public Transportation Pasco is served by the Ben Franklin Transit(BFT), which operates 17 fixed routes through the Tri-Cities metropolitan area. In addition to the fixed-route system, BFT provides a Dial-A-Ride service for community members. Taxi-contracted services were lost in late 2018 however, BFT restored night service on its bus routes to continue to serve passengers. Vanpool service has been a successful program for BFT, in 2016, the BFT vanpool program ranked fourth largest in the state. In 2017, BFT provided over two million unlinked passenger rides on its fixed route service with another 643 thousand using their vanpool program. BFT operates nine routes in the City of Pasco that serve a variety of communities and neighborhoods including Columbia Basin College, Pasco and Chiawana High Schools, Downtown Pasco, Tierra Vida and the Road 68 and Sandifur corridors. Figure 6 provides an illustrative map of where BFT fixed route services serve in Pasco. Another popular service offered by BFT are their park and ride facilities, located on 22nd& Sylvester and near the HAPO Center off Road 68. These locations and their capacities are identified Figure 7. [INSERT JOURNEY TO WORK(PCT transit)] (INSERT RIDERSHIP DATA] Figure 6-BFT System Map WUMCU 16-* KEY 41 • —— 66 VV6%% 150 ry s 4z— ax�nn2w� tw [UI 48— ,xo x75 f� 64 %%%%%% t 21� J IL Figure 7-BFT Park&Ride Facilities BFT Service Area Park & Ride Capacity N iy ,�I aao Rr 7.o - --Z n Cityy,West}Richlanc hIG Prossu -k OF, - .. Park 8 IW68 Captity • * is.uo o1-tEa 156 720 221.1m 7ee.xc Legend o i x a e a ©a�asF.,eneliesne611v�ea Mips The latest(2019) Transit Development Plan for Ben Franklin Transit includes an emphasis on urban design to support transit facilities, technology that includes equipping busses with Wi-Fi, and advocating for better land use and transportation integration to foster transit usage in the community. Further out, BFT has plans to develop new transit centers to serve Downtown Pasco and the planned growth in NW Pasco, specifically in the Broadmoor area. Streets, Roadways & Highway The City of Pasco currently manages and maintains approximately###### centerline miles of public streets, this does not include alleyways, private streets or State/Federal system. The citywide transportation system includes##### controlled(signalized) and#####un-controlled (un-signalized) intersections. City streets are federally required to be classified according to how they function within the overall transportation network. Table### [INSERT FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION TABLE] Classification Description 1. Principal Arterials Intercommunity and intra-metro area streets that are primarily used for traffic movement. Their general characteristics include moderate to high speeds that are generally thirty-five (35) mph to fifty-five (55) mph, high traffic generators, and no on street parking. 2. Minor Arterials Intercommunity and intra-metro area streets that provide primarily for traffic movement and secondarily for land access. Their general characteristics include moderate speeds (30 mph and above) and moderate to high traffic volumes (5,000 to 30,000 vehicles per day), some restriction on traffic movements, controlled driveway spacing and on street parking is generally prohibited. 3. Collectors Streets with primary function to collect and distribute traffic between the local street system and the arterial street system. Collectors also provide for land access and inter-neighborhood traffic movement. Their general characteristics include low speeds (25 mph and above), low to moderate traffic volumes (500 to 20,000 vehicles per day), limited regulation of access control, and limited on street parking 4. Local Access Streets that primarily serve direct land access with the secondary function of traffic movement. Their general characteristics include: low speeds (25 mph), low traffic volumes (less than 1,500 vehicles per day), few access controls, and parking is generally permitted. Table###below identifies the percentage of the transportation network within the city and their corresponding classification. Street Classification Total Miles Pasco Federal Guidelines 1. State/Federal 21.28 6.18% None Highways 2. Principal Arterials 16.82 4.89% 5-10% 3. Minor Arterials 27.12 7.88% 10-15% 4. Collectors 44.14 12.83% 5-10% 5. Local Access 234.80 68.22% 65-85% TOTAL 344.16 100% State / Federal Transportation Facilities Pasco is connected to the region and the northwest by various state and federal transportation routes. These include: • US Highway 12 • US Highway 395 • US Interstate 1-182 • State Route 397 [INSERT MAP OF STATE/FEDERAL FACILITIES] Table#####provides information on state route mileage in the City of Pasco. Route Beginning Mile Beginning Ending Mile Ending Route Post Post Miles I-182 6.04 Benton Co.Line at 15.19 East of Jct. SR 9.15 Columbia Point 395/SR 397 at Pasco US 395 18.93 Benton Co.Line at 25.53 Leave Pasco 6.60 Pasco/Kenn Bridge US 12 291.67 End.I-182 at Pasco 293.21 Leave Pasco 1.54 SR 397 6.26 Benton Co.Line at 10.25 Jct.I-182/U.S. 395 at 3.99 Kenn/Pasco Bridge Pasco Freights & Goods Transportation The movement of freights and goods plays an important role in the transportation system of the city and the regional economy. There are over 60 trucking firms licensed in Pasco and while they are primarily located along industrial corridors, they have a significant impact on the overall transportation system. The Washington State Department of Transportation has developed a classification system for the statewide Freights and Goods Transportation System (FGTS). This is a classification system for roadways, railways and waterways based on freight tonnage. [INSERT FGTS MAP from WSDOT] In addition to the Freights and Goods Transportation System, the City of Pasco also establishes truck routes in the Municipal Code (PMC 10.80.040). Truck traffic and vehicles with a gross weight of 14,000 pounds or more are restricted to the streets identified in Map######below. Traffic Volumes The number of people traveling on our roadways is important in understanding how our community is using the transportation system. Tracking the volumes and the modes in which people are traveling can help with the maintenance of system in future years and identify which corridors are operating at capacity. Below are volumes for city and state transportation facilities. ERT TRAFFIC VOLUMES CHART] Historical Average Daily Traffic Volume Comparisons North-South Roadways Roadway Location 2006 2010 2016 %Chan e Argent Rd to 1-182 10,883 13,840 17,209 58% Burden Blvd to Sandifur 18,976 22,886 18,215 -4% Road 68 Pkwy Sandifur Pkwy to North 8,177 9,883 10,444 28% C.L. Broadmoor Blvd Canal to St. Thomas Dr 6,418 7,576 9,994 56% St. Thomas Dr to 1-182 12,789 16,208 21,765 70% 1-182 to Sandifur Pkwy 10,472 10,255 21,596 106% East-West Roadways Roadway Location 2006 2010 2016 %Chan e Road 68 to Valdez Rd N/A 8,009 12,106 51% Sandifur Pkwy Valdez Rd to Outlet Mall N/A 9,135 11,507 26% Outlet Mall to 6,724 9,931 12,208 82% Broadmoor Blvd Road 44 to Road 60 6,457 9,353 7,657 19% Burden Blvd Road 60 to Robert 7,770 11,455 15,233 96% Wayne Dr Road 68 PI to Road 68 11,432 12,847 21,558 89% Argent Rd 20th Ave to Road 44 N/A 9,311 13,165 41% Road 52 to Road 68 1 3,548 4,969 6,211 75% Road 68 to Road 84 4,404 I 7,442 I 8,379 90% Source: Benton-Franklin Council of Governments 2016 Regional Traffic Count Program Data [INSERT STATE ROUTES TRAFFIC VOLUMES CHART] WSDOT publishes truck traffic volumes on the state highway system in their Annual Traffic Reports. The data include truck percentages of Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT). The truck volumes are estimated, not actual counts. Table ##### estimated truck volumes at selected sites in Pasco on the state highway system between 2010 and 2016. The data shows substantial increases in estimated truck volumes in the primary corridors. Average Daily Highway Truck Traffic, 2010 to 2016 State Location 2010 2012 2014 2016 Route Trucks Trucks Trucks Trucks 182 At Columbia River 3,342 3,356 3,568 3,867 Bridge After ramp SR 4,567 4,571 4,825 5,125 395 240 S/O Vineyard Dr. 3,151 3,190 3,375 3,656 Active Transportation Non-Motorized) Active transportation is an umbrella term that refers to any non-motorized transportation mode, for example, walking, biking, skateboarding, or using a wheelchair. Understanding the locations where community members travel when not in a vehicle is important in ensuring that the mobility needs of residents are met. The following section provides information on city bikeways, pathways and sidewalk network. [INSERT JOURNEY TO WORK(PCT NON MOTORIZED)] [Insert References to City of Pasco Bike/Ped Plan; BFCOG Regional Active Transportation Plan] Sidewalks Walking may be the most important mode of transportation within the community. All other modes of travel begin and end with people walking. A well-connected community also includes safe access to sidewalks from our residential neighborhoods and along our major travel corridors. Sidewalks are required in all residential neighborhoods within city limits. In areas with higher movements of people, sidewalks are required to provide adequate widths. For example, Downtown Pasco has wider sidewalks allowing residents and customers to walk and enjoy a safer pathway as they shop downtown. [INSERT PHOTO downtown sidewalks] Trails There are over 35 miles of walking trails in the Pasco area including both separated asphalt paths and City sidewalks. They consist of a 6.4 mile Sacajawea Heritage Trail, a one mile trail around the Road 68 softball complex, a 6.2 mile trail along the north side of I-182, a .80 mile trail along the south side of Burden Boulevard and a 2.2 mile trail at the cross country course off Road 36. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Plan also includes a proposed trail along the FCID irrigation canal right-of-way. This right-of-way is located midway between the Columbia River and the north City limits and extends east to west for over five miles. When the canal is fully enclosed in a pipe the 50 to 100 foot wide right-of-way has ample room for pedestrian paths,bike paths, jogging paths, and/or equestrian trails. The canal right-of-way would allow development of pathways with few conflicts with motorized facilities. The first two miles of the canal from Road 111 and court Street to Road 88 is enclosed. Sacajawea Trail The City of Pasco participated with the Cities of Kennewick and Richland, Benton and Franklin Counties, the Ports of Benton, Kennewick, and Pasco, as well as the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau to develop the Sacagawea Heritage Trail Master Plan. The purpose or vision of the Sacagawea Heritage Trail Plan is to implement and maintain a multi-purpose recreation/transportation trail that engages trail users, interprets cultural, historic, and natural elements and enhances the Columbia River and its shoreline within the community. This trail is approximately 14 miles long. [INSERT PHOTO] Level of Service Levels of service are qualitative measures established for various types of roadways using factors such as speed, freedom to maneuver, interruptions in the traffic flow, and convenience. Levels of service range from A to F and are defined by the Transportation Research Board. Table##### identifies the Level of Services and their definitions. Category Definition LOS A Describes a condition of free flow with low volumes and higher speeds. Freedom to select desired speeds and to maneuver within the traffic stream is extremely high. Stopped delay at intersections is minimal. LOS B Represents reasonably unimpeded traffic flow operations at average travel speeds. The ability to maneuver within the traffic stream is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not generally subjected to appreciable tensions LOS C In the range of stable flow but speeds and maneuverability are more closely controlled by the higher volumes. The selection of speed is now significantly affected by interactions with others in the traffic stream, and maneuvering within the traffic stream requires substantial vigilance on the part of the driver. The general level of comfort and convenience declines noticeably at this level. LOS D Represents high-density, but stable flow. Speed and freedom to maneuver are severely restricted, and the driver or pedestrian experiences a generally poor level of comfort and convenience. Small increases in traffic flow will generally cause operational problems at this level LOS E Represents operating conditions at or near the maximum capacity level. Freedom to maneuver within the traffic stream is extremely difficult, and it is generally accomplished by forcing a vehicle or pedestrian to "give way"to accommodate such maneuvers. Comfort and convenience levels are extremely poor, and driver or pedestrian frustration is generally high. Operations at this level are usually unstable,because small increases in flow or minor disturbances within the traffic stream will cause breakdowns. The following table contains the City of Kennewick levels of service for city streets: LOS F Describes forced flow operation at very low speeds and long delays. Volumes exceed theoretical capacity. Vehicles may progress at reasonable speeds for several hundred feet or more, and then be required to stop in a cyclic fashion. Operations within a queue are characterized by stop and go waves and are extremely unstable. The Benton-Franklin Council of Governments is required by the Washington Growth Management Act to identify level of service standards. In Transition2040, BFCOG adopted uniform urban and rural standards for the two-county region. Population> 5,000 LOS D Population< 5,000 LOC C The City of Pasco has adopted level of service standards for various streets as indicated in Table #####below: Functional Classification Level of Service Local streets LOS C Unspecified Arterials & Collectors LOS D Rd 68 LOS E Burden Blvd LOS E Broadmoor Blvd LOS E Transportation Concurrency The Washington State Growth Management Act(RCW 36.70A.070) requires cities to "adopt and enforce ordinances which prohibit development approval if the development causes the level of service on a transportation facility to decline below the standard adopted in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan,unless transportation improvements or strategies to accommodate the impacts of development are made concurrent with the development." The GMA further specifies that"concurrent with the development"means that improvements or strategies are in place at the time of development, or that financial commitment is in place to complete the improvements or strategies within six years. To address the concurrency requirements the City adopted Ordinance#3821 establishing concurrency procedures for transportation facilities in conjunction with new development. These procedures are located in Chapter 12.36 of the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC). Deficiencies and Improvements The City meets its transportation concurrency requirements by identifying deficiencies based on the LOS standards established above, and addressing deficiencies through short and long-term improvements. The City plans to provide adequate transportation facilities within its growth areas as growth occurs according to the GMA. The Pasco Capital Improvement Program is updated annually to meet the needs of growth. Short-Term Improvements [INSERT TIP Projects] Long-Term Improvements This section will discuss the future transportation network to serve the anticipated growth within the City. Future Functionally Classified Network Growth in the City of Pasco is anticipated in several undeveloped areas, including existing county islands south of I-182 as well as areas within the existing Urban Growth Area north of I- 182 and areas in the proposed Urban Growth Area Expansion further to the north. The City of Pasco has planned a roadway network to serve these developing areas and many of the improvements will be paid for by private development. The future functionally classified street system of roadways anticipated to serve the City of Pasco is shown in Appendix VII and is the network towards which the City is working to provide in order to serve development. It includes the following mileages of the various types of roads. • Other freeway/expressway(XX miles) • Principal arterials (XX miles) • Minor arterials (XX miles) • Arterial Collectors (XX miles) • Neighborhood Collectors (XX miles) • Local (residential) streets (234.8 miles, existing, future is yet to be determined). Roadway ystem Deficiencies The Growth Management Act requires that communities forecast anticipated growth in traffic volumes for at least a 10-year horizon period based on the adopted land use plan to provide information on the needs of future growth. To assist with identifying future conditions, the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments develops and maintains the regional travel demand model. The model is a strategic planning tool that includes population and employment forecasts, identified transportation projects and models future conditions across the region. The outcomes is a regional model that is adopted by the BFCOG Board. Pasco submitted new population and employment forecasts that reference the expanded Urban Growth Area and land uses associated with the Comprehensive Plan to BFCOG for an updated analysis that are not represented in Transition2040. [INSERT MODEL RESULTS] Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities In 2016, the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments adopted the Regional Active Transportation Plan. The plan addresses existing conditions for non-motorized travel in the region and identifies projects, plans and policies for implementation. Specific issues for Pasco ranged from maintenance of existing facilities and locations as well as barriers such as gaps in the network and freeway barriers. [INSERT PROJECTS FROM Transportation Improvement Program] Air and Rail Service As identifies earlier in the chapter, the Tri-Cities Airport(PSC) has experienced positive growth in ridership levels and that trend will only increase and Pasco and the region grows. Recently, the airport announced new daily flights to Los Angeles, California and Chicago, Illinois further pointing towards the success of airport operations and passenger demands. The Pasco Airport Master Plan calls for a runway extension to the northwest in order to accommodate faster larger aircraft. This runway extension will cause the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) to be extended further to the northwest. The Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) in recent years has taken significant interest in development within Runway Protection Zones, and the City of Pasco has worked cooperatively with the Port of Pasco to update the Airport Overlay Zone to protect the airport and create appropriate land uses surrounding the airport. Demand for freight and passenger rail facilities could increase, depending on the type of new commercial and industrial development the plan's economic strategy attracts. The City of Pasco serves as a significant hub of rail activity. As needs expand there appears to be ample space in which the rail yard can expand to serve the needs. Recommendations Improvement Projects The Comprehensive Plan will require improvement projects for both planning periods to address level of service deficiencies. Additional improvements will be needed as part of the Plan's proactive strategy to encourage economic development. Projects also may be needed to address safety or maintenance needs. Table##### shows the preliminary recommended improvements to address LOS deficiencies for the long range future conditions,beyond those identified in Table X above. It also includes projects anticipated to be constructed not just to address LOS deficiencies, but to provide the future functionally classified network shown in Appendix VII. Improvements identified in both tables ##### and##### are shown in Appendix VII as well (still to be prepared). Some projects will be the City's responsibility; others will be the responsibility of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and in many cases developers will be required to construct improvements associated with proposed subdivisions or other developments. [INSERT LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS] Finance The City of Pasco received funding for transportation projects from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to the following: • Impact fees • City General Fund • Arterial and Urban Street Funds • Capital Improvement Fund • Transportation Improvement Board • Highway Safety Program • Federal Surface Transportation Program Pasco's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is updated annual and enables the city to be flexible by reassessing projects, timelines and phasing due to changing conditions and needs within the community. Seven guiding areas of concern in the CIP are reviewed when selecting projects to be included: • Public Safety • Public Health • Legal Requirement • Related Projects • Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan • Net Impact on Future Operating Budgets • Other Major Street Plan Goals and Policies Transportation goals and policies are contained in Chapter#####, Volume ##### of the 2018- 2038 Comprehensive Plan. Implementation Implementation Measures are contained in Chapter##### of Volume##### Comprehensive Plan 2018-2038. Implementation Implementation RCW 36.70A.180 g�, - BUILDING -� PERM.-r- Introduction The Introduction contained in Volume I of this Comprehensive Plan contains information on the various means the City of Pasco employs to implement the Plan. This Plan will not only be implemented through the goals and policy statements contained herein, but also through the use of regulatory measures, concurrency management,annual capital budgeting and administrative actions. Goals & Policies The Goals and Policies of the Plan are found in Volume I and are used to guide the decision making processes i related to land use and the physical development within the Pasco UGA.Goals and policies have been adopted for Policies land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, transportation, economic development and implementation and monitoring. Regulations and Regulatory Measures ` Programs Regulatory measures used to implement the Plan include all regulations (development or otherwise) dealing with the use and development of land within the City. RCW 36.70A.030 (7) defines development regulations as"the controls placed on development or land use activities by a county or city, including, but not limited to, zoning ordinances, critical area ordinances, shoreline master programs, official controls, planned unit development ordinances, City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 1 Implementation subdivision ordinances, and binding site plan ordinances together with any amendments thereto. The following Pasco Municipal Codes are the regulatory measures used to implement the Plan: ■ PMC Title 4,Permit Process ■ PMC Title 5,Business Licenses and Regulations ■ PMC Chapter 9.60,Public Nuisances ■ PMC Title 12,Streets and Sidewalks ■ PMC Title 13,Water and Sewers ■ PMC Title 14,Public Works ■ PMC Title 16,Building and Construction ■ PMC Title 17,Sign Code ■ PMC Title 19,Residential Parks(Mobile Home Parks) ■ PMC Title 23,Environmental Impact(including Critical Area regulations); ■ PMC Title 24,Flood Plain ■ PMC Title 25,Zoning ■ PMC Title 26,Pasco Urban Area Subdivision Regulations • PMC Title 27,Historic Preservation;and the Shoreline Master Program. Capital Improvements The Cit/, s annual capital project process is used to identify major projects necessary to address urban development needs within the city. Capital improvement projects include water,sewer,parks,streets and similar facilities that support urban levels of service. It is through the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that the City is able to maintain the adopted levels of service.Development activity can support the goals and policies of this Comprehensive Plan. Administrative Actions Administrative actions include development review, development permitting, preparation of reports, making information available to the public, and review of projects for concurrency. The principle Administrative Actions or documents used to implement the plan are as follows: Administrative Order #76 (Building Permit/Development Review Process); Power of Attorney for Covenant on Utility Services (Outside Annexation Agreements); City of Pasco Standard Specification (street&utility standards); and plat and utility plan review processes as used by the City Planning and Engineering Departments. City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 2 Implementation Concurrency Concurrency is discussed in the Transportation Element of Volume II.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. The City will monitor the cumulative impacts of new development by taking periodic traffic counts on selected streets. The City may also undertake periodic studies to assess the overall circulation system and or utility system within the City for compliance with the adopted level of service standards. Amendments Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are legislative actions requiring City Council approval.With a few exceptions amendments cannot be considered more often that once per year.Major Plan updates occur by legislative action on a seven-year cycle as prescribed by RCW 36.70A.130(4) (d).For Pasco and the other cities within Franklin County this seven-year cycle began on December 1, 2007 with the next major update to be completed by December 1, 2014. However, due to general economic decline experienced throughout the Tri-Cities during the late 2000s recession, the City of Pasco was granted an extension with the agreement that an update to the Comprehensive Plan would occur by 2018 at the latest. Amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan or map are generally not to be considered more often than once per year,although there are exceptions to this rule. Amendments can be requested by the City or by private individuals(PMC 25.215.020). Multiple applications for amendments will be considered in a single legislative review process in order to evaluate the potential cumulative effect of the requests. Applications for amendments are accepted from January through August. Planning Commission review begins no later than October with City Council action occurring by the end of the calendar year. Annual amendments will address proposed changes to the goals, policies and text of the Comprehensive Plan,changes to supporting data and implementation,changes to the land use and other maps,and changes to the inventories. Every ten years the annual amendment review may be combined with the required review of the urban growth boundary pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(3). Amendments may be considered and approved outside the standard annual process whenever an emergency exists or when necessary to resolve an appeal filed with the Growth Management Hearings Board or the court(RCW 36.70A.130). Specific Implementation Tools Table IMP-1 describes various tools to implement the Elements of this Comprehensive Plan. City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 3 Implementation Table IMP-1: Implementation Tools Elements Tasks Implementation tools documents Land Use Annexations e PMC 25.220 Annexation Procedure RCW 35A.14 Annexation by Code Cities Zoning • PMC 25 Zoning Regulations • PMC 4 Permit Process • PMC 23 Environmental Impact(SEPA) • PMC 28 Critical Areas Ordinance • PMC 29 Shoreline Regulations Subdivisions . PMC 21 Pasco Urban Area Subdivision Regulations • City of Pasco Standard Drawings and Specifications • PMC 4 Permit Process • PMC 19 Mobile Homes • PMC 3.4 Impact Fees • PMC 3.45 School Impact Fees • PMC 3.501 Park Impact Fees • PMC 23 Environmental Impact(SEPA) • PMC 28 Critical Areas Ordinance • PMC 29 Shoreline Regulations Streets e PMC 12 Streets and Sidewalks • PMC 12.36 Concurrency • PMC 3 40 Impact Fees(Traffic) Deleted:132 • Resolution 1372 Right-of-Way Dedication • City of Pasco Standard Drawings and Specifications • Capital Improvement Plan • Washington State Dept.of Transportation Design Manual Water and Sewer • PMC 13 Water and Sewers • City of Pasco Standard Drawings and Specifications Capital Improvement Plan Building • PMC 16 Building and Construction Regulations • PMC 4 Permit Process • PMC 17 Sign Code • PMC 19 Residential Parks • WAC 51-11C State Energy Code • PMC 23 Environmental Impact SEPA Businesses . PMC 5 Business Licenses and Regulations City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 4 Implementation Elements Tasks Implementation tools documents Peace and Safety • PMC 9.56 Dust Control • PMC 9.60 Nuisances • PMC 9.62 Noise Regulations Other Area Master Plans • Comprehensive Water Plan • Comprehensive Sewer Plan • Comprehensive Stormwater Plan • Comprehensive Park,Recreation and Forestry Plan • Broadmoor Area Master Plan • Boat Basin and Marine Terminal Plan • Tri-Cities Rivershore Master Plan • Pasco Bicycle&Pedestrian Master Plan mousing Land Use . PMC 25 Zoning Regulations • PMC 21 Pasco Urban Area Subdivision Regulations • Broadmoor Area Master Plan • PMC 23 Environmental Impact(SEPA) • PMC 28 Critical Areas Ordinance Construction • PMC 16 Building and Construction Regulations • PMC 4 Permit Process • PMC 19 Mobile Homes • WAC 51-11C State Energy Code Fair Housing • Tri-Cities Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing • Benton Franklin Counties Continuum of Care for the Homeless 2015-2019 • Consolidated Community Development&Affordable Housing Plan • PMC 9.68 Discrimination in Housing Peace and Safety . PMC 9.56 Dust Control • PMC 9.60 Nuisances • PMC 9.62 Noise Regulations Utilities • PMC 12 Streets and Sidewalks • PMC 12.36 Concurrency • City of Pasco Standard Drawings and Specifications • Capital Improvement Plan • Washington State Dept.of Transportation Design Manual • PMC 13 Water and Sewers Capital Facilities City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 5 Implementation Elements Tasks Implementation tools documen Phasing and Priorities • Through the annual CIP process the City Council prioritizes capital projects • PMC 21 Pasco Urban Area Subdivision Regulations Facility Construction • PMC 16 Building and Construction Regulations • PMC 4 Permit Process • PMC 12 Streets and Sidewalks • Resolution 1372 Right-of-Way Dedication • PMC 12.36 Concurrency • PMC 26 Pasco Urban Area Subdivision Regulations • City of Pasco Standard Drawings and Specifications • PMC 3.132 Impact Fees(Traffic) • PMC 3.133 School Impact Fees • PMC 3.133-1 Park Impact Fees • PMC 23 Environmental Impact(SEPA) • Comprehensive Water Plan • Comprehensive Sewer Plan • Comprehensive Stormwater Plan • Comprehensive Park,Recreation and Forestry Plan • Resolution 1373 Park Planning in Riverview Area • Resolution 1149 Water Utility Extension Beyond the City Limits • Resolution 3590 Sewer Utility Extension Beyond the City Limits • Capital Improvement Plan Other Area Master Plans • Comprehensive Water Plan • Comprehensive Sewer Plan • Comprehensive Stormwater Plan • Comprehensive Park,Recreation and Forestry Plan • Boat Basin and Marine Terminal Plan • Tri-Cities Rivershore Master Plan • Pasco Bicycle&Pedestrian Master Plan Non City Utilities Utility Review&Siting • PMC 16 Building and Construction Regulations • PMC 4 Permit Process • PMC 12 Streets and Sidewalks • PMC 6.04 Garbage Regulations • Resolution 1372 Right-of-Way Dedication • PMC 12.36 Concurrency City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 6 Implementation Elements Tasks Implementation tools documents • PMC 26 Pasco Urban Area Subdivision Regulations (Plats) • City of Pasco Standard Drawings and Specifications • Franchise Agreements between the City and Utility providers ransportation Airport • Port of Pasco Tri-Cities Airport Master Plan • PMC 25.190 Airport Overlay District • Airport Reserve designation on the Land Use Ma Streets • PMC 12 Streets and Sidewalks • PMC 12.36 Concurrency • PMC 3.132 Impact Fees(Traffic) • Resolution 1372 Right-of-Way Dedication • City of Pasco Standard Drawings and Specifications Finance • Capital Improvement Plan • PMC 12.36 Concurrency • PMC 3.132 Impact Fees(Traffic) • Transportation Improvement Plan Other Area Master Plans • 2017 Benton-Franklin Council of Governments Metropolitan/Regional Transportation Plan • Comprehensive Stormwater Plan Warks and Open Space Parks services and maintenance • Comprehensive Park,Recreation and Forestry Plan • Resolution 1373 Park Planning in Riverview Area • PMC 3.133-1 Park Impact Fees • Capital Improvement Plan • PMC 21 Pasco Urban Area Subdivision Regulations blic Services Service Provisions • Capital Improvement Plan • Pasco Annual Operating Budget • The Emergency Services Master Plan 2016,Pasco Fire Department • Police Services Strategic Plan Resource Lands Protection of Resource Lands • Resource Lands Map(Designating Resource Lands) • PMC 25 Zoning Regulations • PMC 21 Subdivision Regulations • PMC 23 Environmental Impact SEPA City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 7 Implementation Elements Tasks Implementation tools documents • RCW 36.70A.170(Resource Lands Designation) • RCW 36.70A.060(1)(b) Plat and Short Plat Requirements Critical Areas&Shorelines Protection,use and • PMC 28 Critical Areas Ordinance maintenance • Pasco Shoreline Master Program • PMC 29 Shoreline Regulations • PMC 23 Environmental Impact(SEPA) • RCW Economic Development Resources • Capital Improvement Plan • Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Project(BFCOG) • Historically Underutilized Business Zones(SBA) • Opportunity Zones Other Area Master Plans • Comprehensive Water Plan • Comprehensive Sewer Plan • Comprehensive Stormwater Plan • Comprehensive Park,Recreation and Forestry Plan • Boat Basin and Marine Terminal Plan • TRIDEC Plan of Work • Tri-Cities Rivershore Master Plan • Pasco Bicycle&Pedestrian Master Plan f4k City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan-Volume 2 8