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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 1968.pdf CITY PLANNING COMMISSION 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. (Page 2) CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING March 14, 196$ 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. Page 2 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 11, 1968 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 , �ti''2 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. Page 2 REGULAR MEETING CITY PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 1968 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 Page 3 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 13, 1968 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, 'VW7 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. Page 2 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR METING September 12, 1968 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 Page 2 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING October 10, 1968 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 Page 3 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING October 10, 1968 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. Page 2 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING November 14, 1968 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 p,pn P!atson„ 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 (Page 2) CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING December 12, 1968 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 , ti Lyle E. Balderson, Secretary