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Pasco, Washington
REGULAR MEETING January 11, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held at 8:00 P.M., Thursday,
January 11, 1968, in the offices of the Department of Community Development, City Hall,
Pasco, Washington.
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman Allen D. Stanley
Robert Lovelace, Vice Chairman Neal Smiley
Thomas B. Jackson Barbara Olson
Richard Cooley Gene Brown
Del Lincoln G. E. Carter
Donald Matson
Henry Crust, Building Inspector
Thomas J. Pickerel, Assistant Director
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
DISCUSSION PROPOSED CHANGES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Assistant Planning Director explained the proposed plans and revisions which
consisted of two land use changes in the Comprehensive Plan. (Also the south section
of "A" Street and a portion of the urban renewal area.) It was understood that the
change from residential to commercial along West "A" Street would be 150 feet from the
right of way. A motion was made by Mr. Matson, seconded by Mr. Jackson that a special
meeting be held on Thursday, January 18, 1968 for the purpose of holding a Public
Hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Changes. Motion carried unanimously.
DICK COOLEY RESIGNATION
Dick Cooley announced his resignation, stating he is being transferred to Everett,
Washington and that this would be his last meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas J. Pickerel, Acting Secretary o
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING January 18, 1968
A special meeting of the City Planning Commission was held in the City Hall, Pasco,
Washington on January 18, 1968 at 8:00 P.M.
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman G. E. Carter
Robert Lovelace Gene Brown
Allen D. Stanley (one vacancy)
Del Lincoln
Don Matson
Thomas B. Jackson
Neal Smiley
Lyle E. Balderson, Director
Thomas J. Pickerel, Assistant Planner
PUBLIC HEARING CHANGES IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN File No. 68-1
The Chairman read the Notice of Public Hearing and asked the Planning Director to
explain the revisions in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan. The Director pointed
out that two areas described generally as lying south and adjacent to "A" Street and
that area within the urban renewal project, were being considered at this hearing.
The Director also pointed out the reasons and need for said changes. Referring to
that area along the south side of "A" Street, it was recommended by the Director
that no specific dimensions be applied to that area as was discussed by the Commission
at a prior meeting. It was pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan should be of
a general nature and therefore specific limitations would not allow it to function
effectively. Specific limitations concerning areas should be included in the Zoning
Ordinance. The Chairman declared the Public Hearing to be open and asked if there
was anyone present to speak favoring the proposed changes. Mr. Osterman, property
owner at 802 S. 7th Avenue spoke favoring the proposed changes and asked if other
areas on the plan should be changed to Commercial at this time. (that area between
"A" Street, Ainsworth Street and between Third Avenue and Tenth Avenue) Mr. Hyland,
1713 W. Brown Street also spoke favoring the proposed changes to the Comprehensive
Plan. The Chairman asked if there were any one to speak in opposition to the proposed
changes. As there were none, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing to be closed.
After discussion by the Commission, a motion was made by Mr. Lincoln and seconded by
Mrs. Olson to approve the changes to the Comprehensive Plan as presented and to
recommend that they be adopted by the City Council. Motion carried by unanimous
vote.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ly1 . Balderson, Secretary
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING February 8, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held in the City Hall,
Pasco, Washington on February 8, 1968 at 8:00 P.M.
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman Allen D. Stanley
Robert Lovelace, Vice Chairman Barbara Olsen
Neal Smiley G. E. Carter
Thomas B. Jackson Gene Brown
Del Lincoln
Don Matson
Lyle E. Balderson, Director
Minutes of the regular meeting held on January 11, and of the special meeting held
January 18, 1968, were approved as read.
PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE NORTH FOURTH AVENUE PHILIPS SERVICE STATION AND ARCTIC
CIRCLE) R-3 to C-1_ File No. 68-4
The Planning Director explained the proposed zone change and stated that an error had
been made by the Staff at the time of the new Zoning Ordinance Map was adopted for the
City. The original zoning had been Commercial. This zone change was being initiated
by the City Planning Commission to correct the error. The Comprehensive Plan showed
this area to be Commercial. The Public Hearing was opened by the Chairman, and it was
asked if anybody was present to speak for or against the proposed zone change. As no
one spoke for or against, the Public Hearing was declared closed. After discussion
by the Commission, it was moved by Mr. Lincoln, and seconded by Mr. Lovelace to approve
the change of zone from R-3 to C--1. Motion carried.
PARKING STUDY
Information was presented to the Commission on a parking study which was currently
underway, which is designed to ascertain what type of meter, if any, should be placed
in the downtown area to best benefit both the merchants and the consumer. It was
brought out by members of the Commission that prudence should be used in the issuing of
tickets based on the amount of use of each individual parking space at the time the
ticket is issued, i.e. , if only one car was parked at the time of the violation, the
issuance of a ticket seemed unreasonable. Also, different hours of enforcement might
be beneficial. Penny meters were also discussed with the feeling that normally every-
one in the State of Washington carries pennies around with him as well as nickels and
dimes, and therefore maybe penny meters might help the situation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lyle E. Balderson, Secretary
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING March_ 14, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held at 8:00 P.M. , April 14,
1968 in the offices of the Department of Community Development, Pasco City Hall.
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman
Robert B. Lovelace, Vice Chairman Del Lincoln
Allen D. Stanley Gene Brown
Barbara Olson
Thomas B. Jackson
G. E. Carter, Mayor
Donald Matson
Neal Smiley
Lyle E. Balderson, Planning Director
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
LOUIS DIEMOND WEST LEWIS STREET ACCESS
Mr. Diemond was present and explained to the Commission his request for an access
point on the west end of his property fronting on Lewis Street. He explained that
he had been contacted several times about possible business concerns being interested
in locating in the area contingent on access to Lewis Street. He asked specifically
for a thirty feet access which would allow ingress only with the egress being routed
via a frontage road to Illinois Avenue. After considerable discussion, a motion was
made by Mrs. Olson, seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve a thirty feet access point
as requested subject to ingress traffic only through said access point. Motion
carried. Mr. Diemond also indicated to the Commission that he would install
appropriate signing for traffic control on his property to allow the one way
ingress point to function properly.
SIX YEAR ARTERIAL STREET PROGRAM
The six year arterial street program was presented to the Planning Commission for their
perusal and comments. It was pointed out that the submission of this program is
required by the State to determine the allocation of funds for arterial street work.
The Planning Commission accepted the arterial street program as presented.
WORKABLE PROGRAM
The Workable Program for community improvement and a Neighborhood Analysis was
presented to the Commission. The Workable Program is a recap of activities that
have occurred in the past year relative to code enforcement. The Neighborhood
Analysis is a study of total community by areas setting forth those conditions
that cause blight and solutions to correct those conditions.
SWIMMING POOLS
The Planning Commission was informed that contracts have been awarded for two
swimming pools, one in Kurtzman Park and one in Richardson Park, and two Recreation
Buildings, one in Kurtzman Park and one in Memorial Park.
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NEW MEMBERS
It was pointed out that three and possibly four members are to be appointed to the
Planning Commission. It was requested that existing members of the Commission submit
names for possible replacements and appointments to the Commission. Names are to be
submitted by the Commission members at the next meeting, and these names then
recommended to the City Council for appointment.
MOTEL EY-PASS LEWIS AND CYTASE STREET
Plans were displayed showing the proposed new motel adjacent to the golf course. The
developers of the motel complex indicated that construction should start. around the
first of April.
LEWIS STREET MOTEL SITE
A report was also given on the progress of the construction of the proposed motel at
West Lewis Street and Illinois Avenue. The builder indicated that the motel would
be under construction sometime around the first of April.
REPORT BY COMMISSIONER ALLEN STANLEY
Mr. Stanley spoke to the Commission concerning the possibility of establishing a
Technical Review Committee to review new plats presented to the Planning Commission.
He indicated that this committee could consist of various technical people from
various agencies, i.e. , the public utility district , Franklin County, County Health
Department, etc. The Technical Review Committee would then make a recommendation to
the Planning Commission on the proposed subdivision. No action was taken on this
matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lyle E. Balderson, Secretary
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING April 11, 1968
The regular meeting of the. City Planning Commission was held in the offices of the
Department of Corim,unity Development, Pasco City Hall at 8:00 P.M. , April 11, 1968.
Members spresent were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman Allen D. Stanley
Robert Lovelace, Vice Chairman G. E. Carter, Mayor
Neal Smiley Del Lincoln
Thomas B. Jackson Gene Brown
Donald Matson
Barbara Olson
Lyle E. Balderson, Planning Director
Henry Crust, Building Inspector
James McCurry, Building Inspector
Minutes of the meeting of March 14, were approved with the following corrections:
1. Neal Smiley, who was shown as being absent was present.
2. The date on the minutes was April 14, and should have been March 14.
With these corrections, the minutes were approved as written.
THE DOWNTOWN PLAN
Mark Pence, of the Architectural and Engineering firm of Pence and Stanley presented
his proposed plan for the redevelopment of a portion of the downtown area on Lewis
Street between Third and Fifth, and on Fourth Avenue between Columbia and Clark. He
indicated the need for this type of development to change the image of the downtown
area and to compete with other expanding shopping centers. He said that these were
preliminary plans and that more definite proposals and plans would be forthcoming
at a later date. The Planning Commission indicated they felt the development was
a step in the right direction. After Mark Pence had finished his presentation, the
Director enlarged on the downtown plan to state that because of the interest shown
in several other facilities, i.e. , convention center, City-County complex, etc. , that
a comprehensive program for downtown redevelopment should be started to incorporate
both public and private enterprise. The Director indicated that the proposed
City-County jail and a coliseum type building, transportation center, and perhaps a
City-County building could be located in that area between the railroad tracks
between Oregon Street and Second Avenue and this entire area including the downtown
CBD area proposed as a part of an Urban Renewal Project Area. This would allow all
the money that normally would be spent on the individual facility to be collected in
a program whereby the City would be able to utilize Federal funds on a three to one
basis, and accomplish a greater program for a given amount of dollars. it was also
pointed out that this type of use in the downtown area between Oregon Street and
Second Avenue would tend to anchor the Central Business District.
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HOUSING WORKSHOP SEATTLE
The Director reported on his recent trip to Seattle to attend a Relocation Workshop.
It was pointed out that the emphasis in the workshop was to provide information on
relocation resources and rehousing, and to explain the role the State is beginning
to play in the field of housing.
SLIDE PRESENTATION KENNEWICK CITY HALL APRIL 17, 1968, 8:00 P.M.
The Commissioners were informed that the slide presentation would be held April 17,
1968 at 8:00 P.M. , and that all Planning Commissioners from the City and County have
been invited. It was requested that the Secretary inform the members by telephone on
April 17, if the meeting was to be held that night.
NORTH FOURTH AVENUE SIDEWALK PRESENTATION
A presentation was made to the Commissioners concerning the proposed development of
the street and sidewalk on Fourth Avenue North of Court Street. It was pointed out
that a sidewalk and street of the same width and construction as that south of Court
Street on Fourth Avenue would be continued North of Court Street to the By Pass
Highway, and that an agreement would be reached with the Housing Authority whereby
they could place their fence adjacent to the sidewalk, thereby utilizing some of the
land within the 100 feet public right of way with the City retaining the ownership of
the land for future development.
EXPIRATION OF TERMS FOR MEMBERS
The term and expiration date for all members on the Planning Commission will be sent
out with the minutes before the neat meeting.
ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY IN THE URBAN RENEWAL AREA TO CONFORM WITH THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
The Director explained to the Planning Commission that in view of the funds that were
approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the City of Pasco to
continue with the Urban. Renewal Project that the Planning Commission set a Public Hear-
ing to consider changing the zoning as it is now to that which would make the zoning
conform to the Urban Renewal Plan. It was moved by Mr. Matson, seconded by Mr. Jackson
to set a Public Hearing for the zone change at the next regular meeting. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lyle . Baldersan, Secretary
C I T Y P L A N N I N G C O M M I S S I O N
REGULAR MEETING May 9, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was not held due to the lack
of a quorum.
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman Allen D. Stanley
Robert Lovelace, Vice Chairman Barbara Olson
Thomas B. Jackson G. E. Carter
Del Lincoln Gene Brown
Donald Matson
Frank Bell
The Public Hearing scheduled for this meeting was not held, and was set over to the
next regular meeting of the City Planning Commission to be held June 13, 1968.
Respe tfully submitted,44 ,
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Lyle E. Balderson, Secretary
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING June 13, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held on Thursday, June 13,
1968, at 8:00 P.M. , D.S.T. , in the offices of the Department of Community Development,
Pasco City Hall.
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman Allen D. Stanley
Robert Lovelace, Vice Chairman Thomas B. Jackson
Barbara Olson G. E. Carter, Mayor
Del Lincoln frank Bell
Gene Brown
Donald Matson
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
URBAN RENEWAL ZONE CHANGE File No. 68-8
The Chairman asked the Director to explain the proposed zone change to the Commission.
It was pointed out that the zone changes as proposed were to bring the existing zoning
within the Urban Renewal Area into conformance with the redevelopment plan for that area.
The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak for
the proposed zone change. The Chairman then asked if anyone was present to speak
against the proposed zone change. As no one was present to speak either for against the
proposed changes, the Public Hearing was declared closed. After discussion by the
Commission, a motion was made by Barbara Olson, and seconded by Bob Lovelace to approve
the change of zone and to recommend their approval to the City Council. Nbtion carried.
EAST SIDE MARKET GAS STATION File No. 68-11
A request for approval for a service station to be located on East Lewis Street
adjacent to the East Side Market was presented by Mr. Owen Calloway of the East Side
Market. The Planning Director explained the request to the Commission. The Chairman
asked Mr. CAlloway if he had any additional information he wished to add, and he
indicated that the installation of two pumps would be replacements, as a service station
did operate in this location approximately one year ago. After discussion by the
Commission, it was moved by Barbara Olson and seconded by Del Lincoln to approve the
plans for the service station as presented.
COURT STREET AND CHASE AVENUE SERVICE STATION PLANS Pile No. 68-12
A request for the approval of the plans for a service station to be located at the
corner of Chase Avenue and Court Street were submitted by the Standard Stations and
Company of Portland, Oregon. The proposed plans were explained to the Commission
by the Planning Director. He indicated that the 35 foot set back at the intersection
of Court and Chase had been observed on the plans. Gene Brown questioned whether or
not garbage receptacles had been built into the plans and were they hidden from view.
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As they were not shown on the plan, this question will be submitted to the Company
for clarification. After a discussion by the Commission, it was moved by Don Matson,
and seconded by Barbara Olson to approve the plans as submitted. Motion carried.
POST OFFICE INGRESS-EGRESS File No. 68-13
A request from the General Services Administration for an ingress-egress point on to
Lewis Street just west of the present Post Office Building was submitted to the
Planning Commission. The Planning Director explained that the G.S.A. wanted to
have their trucks ingress into the Post Office site from Third Street and egress
onto Lewis Street. It was also proposed that the pick up box for letters would be
moved from its present location to one near the egress point on Lewis Street. The
Planning Commission discussed the proposal. It was moved by Del Lincoln and seconded
by Don Matson that the proposal be deniedfor the following reasons:
1. The proposed plans call for traffic being fed out onto Lewis Street between the
existing Post Office building and the Shields Stationery Store. This would
necessitate a curb cut resulting in the loss of two or three parking spaces; an
additional point of conflict with pedestrian movement, as well as providing
additional traffic congestion in the downtown area.
2. If the proposed mall for the downtown area is to be undertaken, an ingress-egress
point as shwon on the proposed plans would create additional hardships in
developing a mall.
Motion carried.
FOPULATION REPORT
It was reported to the Commission that the State had approved officially a population
estimate for the City of Pasco at 16,600.
SERVICE STATION FOURTH AND COURT STREET
A request was submitted by the Richfield Oil Company for the approval of service
station plans for that site located on the northwest corner of North Fourth Avenue
and Court Street. A letter was also read requesting that the company be allowed to
construct planter boxes on the public right of way land that would lie between the
sidewalk and their property line. The Planning Director explained the proposal to the
Commission. Discussion centered on the right of way of North Fourth Avenue. It was
pointed out by the Planning Director that this had been discussed at a prior Planning
meeting, and at that time, it was decided by the Commission, that North Fourth Avenue
should be constructed at the same width as South Fourth Avenue and that alignment
should be maintained on North Fourth Avenue north of Court Street the same as it is
south of Court Street. The question was discussed as to new construction which the
Pasco Housing Authority has under way now and how this would effect street and side-
walk alignment. The Planning Director explained that the Housing Authority planned
to install sidewalks from the present location of the Arctic Circle north to the
north end of their present construction. After considerable discussion, it was
moved by Del Lincoln and seconded by Gene Brown to approve the plans submitted by the
Richfield Corporation as presented, and to recommend to the City Council that the
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alignment on North Fourth Street north of Court Street be constructed to the same
specifications as south of Court Street, and that the sidewalk to be constructed by
the Housing Authority be placed in alignment with that sidewalk presently on Fourth
Avenue south of Court Street. It was also recommended that the City arrange to
put in the sidewalk from that area in front of the Arctic Circle and the Phillips
66 Service Station as a part of the upgrading of North Fourth Avenue. Motion carried.
RYDER PETITION File No. 68-14
A request by Mr. Ryder of Ryder Typewriter Company was submitted to the Planning
Commission for approval of two ingress--egress points on Mr. Ryder's property on West
Lewis Street. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed request and the effect
that the request would have on development of Lewis Street and that area immediately
north of Lewis Street. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Don Matson,
and seconded by Barbara Olson that the request be denied for the following reasons:
1. Thatbetter development would occur in the area between Sylvester and Lewis Street
if the intersection at Road 24 and Lewis Street were completed and a street
system devised to provide access to the entire area.
2. That allowing ingress--egress points all along Lewis Street would initiate a strip
development leaving that area between Sylvester Street and Lewis Street unbuilt,
vacant and undesirous for development of any type.
3. That the function of Lewis Street as an arterial would be impaired with the
continuous erosion of the unlimited access.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lyle E. Balderson, Secretary
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING July 11, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was not held due to the
lack of a quorum.
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman Allen D. Stanley
Robert Lovelace, Vice Chairman Barbara Olson
Thomas B. Jackson G. E. Carter
Del Lincoln
Gene Brown
Don Matson
Frank Bell
Respectfully submitted,
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Lyle E. Balderson, Secretary
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING August 8, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Plannigg Commission was held in the City Hall, Pasco,
Washington on August 8, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. , D.S.T.
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman Rober Lovelace, Vice Chairman
Barbara Olson Allen D. Stanley
Del Lincoln G. E. Carter
Don Matson Gene Brown
Thomas B. Jackson
Frank Bell
James McCurry, Building Inspector
Minutes of the previous two meetings were approved as written.
ACRE PARK ADDITION REDEVELOPMENT
Mr. McCurry pointed out the Acre Park Addition area on the maps and explained plans
for future expansion and development of the street system. The Commission discussed
these proposals. A motion was made by Mr. Lincoln, seconded by Mr. Jackson to recommend
that the plan shown be proposed to acquire sufficient right of way and for development
of a functional street system. Motion carried.
DOWNTOWN PARKING
The Commissioners discussed the possibilities of a one way street system in downtown Pasco.
WEST LEWIS AND TENTH AVENUE
The area of Tenth Avenue and Lewis Street was discussed regarding traffic and parking.
ZONE CHANGE
A motion was made by Mr. Matson, seconded by Mr. Lincoln that a Public Hearing be set for
the next regular meeting, September 12, 1968 to hear the requested zone change for
Cartmell and Ungerecht, File No. 68-10. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
/�al H. McCurry, Actin Secretary
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING September 12, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held at 8:00 P.M. , D.S.T. ,
in the offices of the Department of Community Development in the Pasco City Hall.
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman Gene Brown
Robert Lovelace, Vice Chairman Frank Bell
Allen D. Stanley G. E. Carter
Barbara Olson
Thomas Jackson
Del Lincoln
Don Matson,
Lyle E. Balderson, Planning Director
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
CARTMELL-UNGERECHT ZONE CHANGE File No. 68-21
The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open, read the application and declared the
file in order. He then asked the Planning Director to explain the location and purpose
of the proposed zone change. The Chairman then asked if anyone was present to
speak for the proposed zone change. Mrs. Evelyn Cartmell, Mr. Jack Ungerecht, Mr.
Keith Adams, Realtor, and Mr. Bud Swor, Realtor, were all present and spoke for the
proposed zone change, stating that they felt the site is an appropriate location for
the construction of duplexes, and that they would enhance the area. At this point,
the Chairman asked if anyone wished to speak against the proposed change. Mrs.
Eleanor Davis, 1731 West Cartmell and Mrs. Higgins, 1727 W. Cartmell, explained that
they weren't exactly opposed to the proposed change, but would like additional infor-
mation. They then questioned the difference between the zoning and the covenance,
and what type of buildings would be constructed in the area. The Chairman then
declared the Public Hearing closed. The Commission took under discussion the
proposed zone change. It was moved by Mrs. Olson, and seconded by Mr. Lovelace to
recommend to the City Council that the proposed zone change from R-1 to R-3 be
granted. Motion carried.
SERVICE STATION PLANS CONTENTAL OIL COMPANY File No. 68-24
The Planning Director explained that the Conoco Station located at the corner of
Yakima and Fourth Avenue wished to construct two canopies to cover their existing
pumps. He also explained that the canopies set well back of the allowed limits
from the property line. After some discussion by the Commission, it was moved by
Mr. Matson, and seconded by Mr. Jackson to approve the construction plans. Motion
carried.
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RICHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION LETTER
A letter was presented to each one of the Commissioners from the Richland Planning
Commission, which stated that they wished to meet with all of the adjoining
Planning Commissions to discuss future plans for the fringe areas of Richland.
The meeting has been set for September 25, 1968. The Planning Director was directed
to talk to Mr. Bailey Seida, Richland Planner, to get additional information, and
write a letter to the Planning Commissioners to explain more about the meeting.
DOWNTOWN PARKING -- PROPOSED PLAN
The Planning Director explained to the Commission the development of the downtown
parking study and discussed the proposed plan as developed by the downtown merchants.
Statistics were presented to the Planning Commission showing that the problem of
downtown parking is not acute based on national averages, but that with the pending
of the Columbia Shopping Center, something should be undertaken to perhaps enduce
more shoppers to use the core area. It was also explained that the merchants felt
that more close-in parking near the core area would benefit those shoppers who did
not want to walk, or who felt that they did not walk as far in a shopping center as
they do in the downtown area. After considerable discussion, it was decided by the
Planning Commission that diagonal parking on Fifth Avenue between Bonneville and
Columbia Streets, and on Lewis Street and Columbia Street should be installed as
discussed by the Planning Commission at its workshop. It was also decided that
diagonal parking should be installed on Third Avenue between Columbia and Lewis Streets.
It was also noted that this should be developed on an experimental basis to determine
what effects this would have on accidents rates, traffic congestion, etc. , and that
the merchants and the City should undertake the addition of this parking. It was also
noted by the Planning Commissionthat the staff should study the additional parking
take pictures, and make periodical checks to determine just what and where the problem
areas are. If this works out, the Planning Commission thought that the experiment
could be expanded into other areas of the downtown section.
NEW MEMBER
The Planning Director pointed out to the Commissioners that another member was still
needed for the Planning Commission, and would appreciate hearing from the Commissioners
any names from anybody that might want to serve.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
/le
LBalderson, Secretary
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING October 10, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held in the offices of the
Department of Community Devleopment in the Pasco City Hall at 8:00 P.M. , D.S.T. ,
October 10, 1968.
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman Barbara Olson
Robert Lovelace, Vice Chairman Del Lincoln
Allen D. Stanley Gene Brown
Thomas B. Jackson Frank Bell
G. E. Carter
Don Matson
James H. McCurry, Building Inspector
Lyle E. Balderson, Planning Director, Secretary
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING KELLY ZONE CHANGE File No. 68-25
The Chairman read the zone change application to the Commission. The Public Hearing was
then declared open by the Chairman and the Planning Director was asked to give detailed
information on the proposed zone change. The Chairman then asked if anyone wished to
speak for or against the zone change. Mr. Messinger, 4005 West Park Street, representing
Mr. Kelly, spoke for the change. Mr. Messinger stated that Mr. Kelly felt that the
height of the lot above the road would negate his building houses on each individual
lot due to the lack of access. It was pointed out to Mr. Messinger that the height as
stated in the application was exagerated somewhat and the actual height from Chase
Avenue was approximately four to six feet. The Chairman asked for those who wished to
speak against the proposed change. Mr. C. L. Michelson, 2107 North Chase Avenue
protested, stating that the alley was too small to handle any great increase in traffic,
and that there would be a traffic problem created both in the alley and on Chase Avenue,
that the children now utilizing the pedestrian overpass over Chase Avenue would be further
subject to hazards with the increased traffic. At this point, Mr. Stanley asked the Plan-
ning Director to clarify to the protestants the uses permitted in the various zones,
i.e. , the R--1, R-2, and R-3 zones; which was done. Lee Richardson, 1911 North Chase
Avenue also protested the zone change stating that he did not wish to see the area
change from a low density to a high density area and felt that it would devalue his
property to some degree. Don Holden, 1920 North Richardson, protested the proposed
zone change stating that he felt his property would be devalued and that he would
prefer nice homes Lather than an apartment dwelling there. He also stated that the
ideal solution to the problem would be that the City purchase the area for a park.
Mr. James Creel , 1803 North Chase Avenue, also protested stating that the zone change
would devalue his property, would create traffic problems, and generally lower the
residential living environment in the area. Katherine Cheek, 1811 North Chase protested
the zone change due to the increased traffic congestion created by the higher density
and the devaluation of her property. The Chairman then gave everyone else a chance to
speak. As no one else had any new points to add to the discussion, the Public Hearing
was declared closed. The staff was then asked if any specific plans had been cited
in the application for the area under consideration. It was noted on the application
that no definite plans had been submitted, but that apartment dwellings were generally
discussed as a possibility for the area. Mayor Carter, Commissioner then asked what
the Comprehensive Plan called for in this area. It was pointed out that the Comprehensive
Plan called for average density residential for this area. It was then moved by
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Mr. Stanley, seconded by Mr. Carter to deny the zone change from Residential R-1 to
Residential R-3; due to the fact, (1) that Mr. Kelly had not requested or proposed
any specific development, and (2) due generally to the speculative type zoning that
had occurred in the past, that to allow the zone change not based on any specific plan
would not suit the general welfare of the public in terms of the promoting of
orderly development of the City, and (3) that the Comprehensive Plan had indicated
that the area shouldbeused for average density residential. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING NELSON-ELLSON ZONE CHANGE File No. 68-26
The Chairman declared the Public Hearing open and read the zoning change application to
the Commission. The Director was then asked to give detailed information on the zone
change to the Commission. The Director also noted that he had received one communication
from Mr. Jack Williams, of Pasco, Washington who opposed the rezoning to C-1. The
Chairman then asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the proposed zone change.
Mr. Nelson, applicant spoke stating that he and Dr. Ellson wished to combine their
offices and form an optemetric clinic on this area. He stated he did not wish to
devaluate anyone's property, he was only interested in the development of the area.
He indicated his type of business was of a low traffic generating type and that the
location chosen by him and his partner was most beneficial to his type of operation.
He also indicated that Chase Avenue and Pearl Street were arterials, and unlikely
to have any more single family residential development on those lots fronting on said
streets. He also said he felt the construction of a clinic or an office building on
the two lots adjacent to Chase Avenue would help develop the vacant land to the west as
the people who wish to develop that land then would know just what was to be built on
the corner. Dr. Ellson was also present and supported the application. Joe Osbourne,
Realtor at 2029 West Kennewick Avenue also spoke for the proposed change. The Chairman
then asked if anyone wished to speak against the proposed change. Mr. Bruce TAber, School
Board member, 1315 North Oneonta Stated that he protested the change from Residential R-1
to Commercial C-1 because of the impact it would have on the elementary school adjacent
to the zone change area and the children utilizing the area. Lee Richardson, 1911 North
Chase Avenue stated that he was opposed to C-1 however, he would not be opposed to an
R-3 zone change if it followed the purpose as explained. Jim Creel, 1803 North Chase
opposed C-1 as he felt no one would like to build next to a business. He was also
opposed to an R-3 zone change stating the once the area was changed to allow uses of
this type, it would be a matter of time before the entire area had gone commercial.
Don Holden, 1920 North Richardson also opposed, stating that he was afraid we were
opening Pandora's box if we did zone to C--1. He was not opposed to the Doctor's office,
but was opposed to the C-1 classification. Katherine Cheek, opposed the C-1 and also
feels that Pandora's box will-be opened if this change of zone is allowed. At this
point, the Chairman asked if anyone else wished to speak for or against the proposed change.
As no one spoke, the Public Hearing was declared closed. After considerable discussion
by the Chairman, it was moved by Mr. Lovelace and seconded by Mr. Stanley to deny the change
of zone from R-'sidential R-1 to Commercial C-1. Motion carried. It was then moved by
Mr. Stanley to allow the applicant to state whether or not he wished to change his request
from Commercial C-1 to Residential R-3. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lovelace. Mr.
Matson stated that he thought the procedure was repetitions, that the Commission should
make the ruling on the application based on the evidence presented. The Chair ruled
Mr. Matson's statement out of order and called for the question. The motion carried.
Mr. Matson voted "no". Dr. Nelson then stated that he wished to change his application
from Commercial C-1 to Residential R--3. At this point, the Mayor asked if Dr. Nelson
would also provide a letter to the Commission stating his intentions as to the size
and type of building he planned to build and set a time limit as to when he would start
construction. Dr. Nelson stated that he would. At this point, it was moved by Mayor
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Carter, and seconded by Mr. Stanley to approve the change of zone from Residential
R-1 to Residential R-3 and to recommend its adoption to the City Council, providing
that the proper letter was submitted to the Secretary of the Commission stating the
above mentioned items. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
It was pointed out that the minutes of the Governmental Conference were available and
would be sent out to each member to keep them apprised of the Conference's actions.
CATERING TRUCKS
The Director also stated that there was a problem developing concerning the catering
trucks now prevelant in the City of Pasco. He would like to have the Planning
Commission members give some thought to the problem and a workshop meeting to be
called prior to the next meeting to discuss the provision that should be made for operations
of this type in the Zoning Ordinance.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER NAMES
The Planning Director also indicated that we now still have one vacancy on the
Commission and needed names to pass on to the City Council for another appointment. It
wal also pointed out that Mr. Bell had failed to make all of the meetings except one,
and that if he was not going to attend, that he should be asked to resign and a new member
appointed in his place. It was also pointed out by Mr. Stanley that Mrs. Olsen was the
one who recommended him and therefore she should be the one to contact him to see if
he wanted to continue to serve.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lyle E. Balderson, Secretary
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING November 14, 1968
The regular meeting of the City of Pasco Planning Commission was held in the offices of
the Department of Community Development in the Pasco City Hall at 8:00 P.M. , November 14,
1968.
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph D. Oakley, Chairman Robert Lovelace, Vice Chairman
Barbara Olson Allen D. Stanley
Thomas B. Jackson G. E. Carter, Mayor
Del Lincoln Gene Brown
Danald Matson
Ethel Sylvester, member to be appointed
Lyle E. Balderson, Director
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
RAILROAD PROPERTY REZONE
The Planning Director explained to the Commission that the Northern Pacific Railroad
would be building docking facilities in that area between the Hump Yard and US 395
in the immediate future and would be submitting an application for a zone change in
that area from Residential R-1 to Industrial I-1.
WEST LEWIS STREET INGRESS-EGRESS-UNION OIL STATION File 68-31
The Plann ing Director submitted to the Commission a proposal by the Union Oil Company
to construct a new service station on that property immediately adjacent to the new
Cimarron Motel. Their plans called for two additional ingress-egress points to the
property; i.e. , on Illinois Street and on Lewis Street. After considerable discussion
it was moved by Mr. Matson, and seconded by Mr. Jackson to recommend the additional
ingress-egress point on Illinois Street, but to recommend denial of the new ingress-
egress point on West Lewis Street. The Planning Commission was of the opinion that if
the ingress-egress point on Lewis Street was granted, a hazardous traffic condition would
occur with the intersection design as proposed for merging Clark Street onto Lewis Street.
It was noted that if the intersection design as proposed was constructed and the Lewis
Street ingress-egress point was granted, that west bound traffic tryingto utilize
Union Oil facilities would have to cross no less than one and sometimes two lanes to
utilize the service station facilities. Motion carried unanimously.
ADDITION OF CANOPY-PHILLIPS SERVICE STATION-FOURTH AND COURT STREET File 68-30
A request by the Phillips Oil Company to construct a canopy on an existing service
station at the northeast corner of Fourth and Court Street was reviewed by the Planning
Commission. Proposed construction was to extend a canopy out over existing pumps from the
main building. It was moved by Mr. Lincoln and seconded by Mr. Matson to approve the
addition to the service station. Motion carried unanimously.
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NEW MEMBERS
It was pointed out that at the next regular Council meeting that Mrs. Sylvester and
Mrs. Ray Hart would be appointed as Planning Commission members. This would then complete
the roster for a full slate of Planning Commission members.
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
The Commission was asked to review the copy of Subdivision Regulations given to them
approximately one year ago as one of the items on our Workable Program recertification
was the review of these during the 1968-1969 Workable Program year.
,ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lyle E. Balderson, Secretary
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING December 12, 1968
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held on Thursday, December 12,
1968 at 8:00 P.M. , in the offices of the Department of Community Development, Pasco
City Hail .
Members present were: Absent:
Ralph Oakley, Chairman Alien Stanley
Bob Lovelace, Vice Chairman Gene Brown
Tom Jackson G. E. Carter
Del Lincoln
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Ethel Sylvester
Barbara Olson
Bonnie Hart
Tyle E. Balderson , Director
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
APPROVAL OF SERVICE STATION AND CAR WASH PLANS-ROBO CAR WASH File No. 68-31
Plans for the construction of the car wash and service station facilities at two
locations on Court Street, i .e. , Chase Street and Court Street, and Meridian and
Court Street were presented to the Planning Commission for their approval . Mr.
Galye Hickock from Seattle, representing Robo Automobile Automatic Car Wash Company,
Seattle, Washington explained the proposed development. It was pointed out that
two locations are currently under consideration and that construction would take place
at one or the other. Mr. Hickock requested that the Planning Commission approve the
design and locations for these with the stipulation that only one site would be used
for service of this type. After discussion by the Commission it was moved by Mr.
Matson and seconded by Mrs. Olson to approve construction of the proposed car wash-
service station on either of the proposed locations as presented, with the stipulation
that only one site would be utilized for construction. Motion carried unanimously.
ROBERT CHAMBERLAIN-REALTOR-PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE
Bob Chamberlain, Realtor spoke to the Commission concerning a proposed zone change on
his property at 1716 North Chase Avenue. He indicated he was planning to build a
rooming house to house fourteen college students . Mr. Chamberlain questioned because
of the special use of renting the rooms to college students , whether or not he would
need to change the zone, as colleges were listed as a permitted use in the R-1 Zone.
It was pointed out to Mr. Chamberlain that colleges in a collective sense, would be
allowed to construct dormitories as a part of the total college development program.
in the R-1 Zone. In this case, Mr. Chamberlain is planning to build a commercial unit
as the Planning Commission cannot require that he rent only to college students.
Mr. Chamberlain then requested than a Public Hearing be set for the next regular
Planning Commission meeting, that he would have a petition for a zone change at
that time. It was moved by Mr. Lincoln, and seconded by Mr. Lovelace to set a
Public Hearing for January 9, 1969, subject to submitting the appropriate application
and fee. Motion carried unanimously.
RAILROAD PROPERTY REZONE File No. 68-33
The Planning Commission was informed that the Northern Pacific Railway had submitted
an application for rezone for that property directly east of the classification yard to
be used for the construction of new "piggy back" loading. It was moved by Mr. Lincoln
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and seconded by Mr. Matson to set a Public Hearing for January 9, 1969, subject to
submission of the appropriate application and fee. Motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Planning Director reported to the Commission on the progress of the Urban Renewal
program, the progress of the LID 's currently being considered by the Council within
the City of Pasco , and on the decision of the City Council concerning the access
point on West Lewis Street.
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
The Planning Director explained to the Commission that they would now start the review
of the Subdivision Regulations for the City of Pasco . The regulations in existence at
this time were written in 1956 , and are in need of review and/or updating. He also
pointed out that a new State law was being submitted to the legislature, and was being
supported by the Washington State association of Planning Directors . Bluth of the
information contained in the new State law had been incorporated in the proposed
Subdivision Regulations for the City and County. He also pointed out that the County
Subdivision Ordinance had been completed by the County Planning Commission and is almost
identical to the one being proposed for the City. The Planning Commission members
were to review the existing and the proposed regulations and to become familiar with
their construction and content and that future workshop meetings would be held to
discuss each phase of the regulations starting in January or February, 1969.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Lyle E. Balderson, Secretary