Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 1972.pdf CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular meeting January 13, 1972 The regular meeting of the Pasco Planning Commission was held on Thursday, January 13, 1972, in the basement of the Pasco City Hall at 8:00 P.M. Members present: Members absent: Barbara Olson, Vice Chairman Del Lincoln, Chairman Bonnie Hart Stuart Nelson Donald Matson Jeff Jeffers Robert Lovelace Don Linton, Mayor Thomas Jackson A. J. Tate Ralph Oakley Also present: Ben D. Rea, Secretary; Leland Richardson, 3601 N. Chase; Jack E. Cooney, 1712 IV. Chase; Frank W. Dukelow, 2424 N. Lewis; LaVern Mickelson, 1208 S. 10th; Bob Woehler, Tri-City Herald; Bob Tippett, Tippett Land Company; Harold Thompson, Thompson & Lampson Real Estate; Karl Krudwig, 711 1/2 W. Lewis; Rod Allesio, 604 Rd. 37; A. D. Stanley, 1716 West Brown; T. 0. Myrick, 1607 W. Brown; Ted W. Martin, 712 N. 4th; Sterl K. Adams, 624 Yakima. The minutes of the meeting held December 16, 1971 were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARINGS Columbia East Subdivision File No. 72-03: The Vice Chairman requested the Secretary to review the file. The Secretary explained that this was a final subdivision for an area ge- nerally at the Northeast corner of the Bypass and Oregon Street. The Secretary further explained the preliminary subdivision had been approved pending right of way access off of the U. S. 395. The Secretary then stated that this had been granted. The Vice Chairman declared the public hearing open. Mr. Bob Tippett and Harold Thompson stated that he though the area was ready for subdivision and that they had had many inquiries about land in the area and this is the reason they had bought the land from the irrigation district. Mr. Thompson then spoke of several businesses that were ready to move onto the land. Mr. Thomp- son further mentioned that access from the State Highway Department had been granted on Hillsboro Road into the property and that a zoning petition was with the Council presently pending the change of zone in the area. Mr. Bob Tippett, a general partner of the Columbia East Subdivision, further stated that there had been many inquiries about the land and that they did have at least three firm committments at the time. There being no further comments from the audience or the Commission, the Vice Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Stuart Nelson moved that the Commission recommend approval to to the City Council on the final subdivision. Mr. Thomas Jackson seconded. The Motion carried unanimously. The Secretary then explained that a change of zone on this land would be forthcoming at the next council meeting. The Secretary explained that in the spring of 1970, the Planning commissio had recommended that this area change in zone from R-1 to C-3 but that it was held in abey- ance by the Council until access off of 395 was gained. The Secretary then asked the Commi- -2- sion if it wished to reconfirm its previous recommendation. Mrs. Bonnie Hart moved that the Planning Commission reaffirm its recommendation of the change of zone of the area from R-1 to C-3. Mr. Tom Jackson seconded the motion. It carried unanimously. Air ort District Zone File No. 71-02: The Secretary explained that the Planning Commission ad ad an informa briefing on t e Airport District Zone at the last Planning Commission meeting and that a public hearing was being held for any recommendation to the City Council The vice Chairman then declared the public hearing open. Mr. A. D. Stanley, Consulting Engineer for the Pasco Port Authority, stated that the regulations being presented were part of the new Federal Aviation Administration regulations and that these regulations were being proposed nationwide, so as this would be a national regulations thereby imposing no undue hardships on the local area. Mr. Stanley further stated that the recent regulations were for long range planning of the airport and to insure safety standards for the airport and aircraft activities and that they were looking ahead for a period of 15 to 25 years for protection of the airport so as no obstruction would be built. Mr. Stanley also stated tha the Franklin County Planning Commission had heard this and it had gone to the County Commi- sioners for approval . This would give the County and the City the same regulations in this one aspect. Mr. Jeff Jeffers moved that the Commission recommend the adoption of the Air- port district zone regulations and map as presented. Mr. Robert Lovelace seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Gallivan Zone Chane R-1 to C-1 File No. 72-01 : The Vice Chairman requested that the Secretary explain t e locations of t e proposed zone change. The Secretary explained that the request was for several lots facing North 4th Avenue between Park and Margaret Streets and presently a commercial building did exist upon the lot. The Vice Chairman then declare( the public hearing open. Mr. Ted Myrick stated he operated a business in the building at 710 N. 4th. Mr. Myrick further stated that he'd been in the building approximately eight years and had been recently informed that the zoning was R-1 Residential district and that he was unaware of this. He further stated that he supported the change of zone so that the building could be used to its capacity and in a legal manner. There being no further comments from the audience, the Vice Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Donald Matson asked the Secretary if the existing zoning was in a mistake on the map or was it planned that way. ,, The Secretary stated that he believed the building had been previous years zoned commercial but when the new zoning ordinance and map was adopted in 1965 it was zoned R-1 . In opinion of the Secretary, this was to prevent a strip commercial zone on N. 4th Avenue. Mr. Ludwig stated that he was on the Planning Commission in 1950 and the building had been zoned commercial . Mr. Bob Lovelace stated that he was the building inspector in 1955 and at that time the building was zoned R-1 and asked the staff to check back in the records to verify this. Mr. Jeff Jeffers moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the change of zone Classification from R-1 to C-1 . Mr. Stuart Nelson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Tri-Cit Transmission Site Review File No. 71-45: The Secretary explained that this item of business had been presented at the December meeting but since a representative from the firm was not present, it had been postponed until the Janaury meeting. The Secretary then explained that plans had been drawn for the proposed addition to the building and did come under the garage clause and needed a site review. Mr. Mickelson stated that he was the owner of the building and wished to add an additional four stalls onto his building to the north of the present building. He stated that this will go to the property line on -3- Ainsworth Avenue. Mr. Mickelson was asked about the number of curb cuts he presently has on 10th. He replied it was the entire length of his building was in curb cut presently. Mr. Mickelson was also asked how far back from the curb line that his present building sits. He stated it was fifteen feet. He was asked further if this was enough to back a car out without being in traffic and he said yes. The Secretary then explained about a possible sight problem on Ainsworth if this building was built to the property line. Mr. Donald Matson moved that the Planning Commission approve the site plans as presented. Mr. Stuart Nelson seconded. Mrs. Hart, Oakley, Jackson, Mr. Tate, Mr. Matson and Mr. Nelson, Mr. Lovelace, Mr. Linton, voted yes. Mr. Jeffers and Mrs. Olson voted no. Sin Sho Oridnance Chan e: The Secretary presented the Commission with a staff originated request t at t e wor sign s op be broken up into two definitions; commercial shop and electrical sign shop and that the commercial sign shop be a permitted use in a C-1 and the electrical in a C-2. Mr. Robert Lovelace moved that the following be recommended to the City Council the following two definitions: 1 . Commercial Sign Shop - means any shop producing signs except electrical signs. 2. Electrical sign Shop - means any shop producing signs that are illuminated internally. Mr. Lovelace also moved that a commercial sign shop be a permitted use in a C-1 zone and an electrical sign shop be a permitted use in a C-2 zone. Mr. Donald Matson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. West Lewis Access: The Secretary stated that the Planning Commission in its December meeting a requested a review of the West Lewis limited access from Chase Street to Road 28. The secretary reported that the Commission had received a copy of the previous staff review and a present staff recommendation. The Secretary then read the minutes of the pre- vious meeting on this subject. The Secretary further pointed out that in a recent compre- hensive plan change, the Planning Commission and the City Council had designated Road 24 opeining onto Lewis with a controlled intersection. Mr. Frank Dukelow, 2424 W. Lewis, stated that presently to gain access to this property he must go on Road 28 behind the Motel on Hopkins which is only wide enough for one car; two cars cannot pass. And many times people will park on Lewis Street and cross the ditch to his property. Mr. Dukelow further stated that he filt the area had been slow in growth because of lack of access and that the possibility of right hand turns off of Lewis Street should be investigated. Mr. Dukelow was asked if he was aware of the limited access when he bought the property. He stated yes although it was his belief that Road 24 would be opened up within a year after he bought it. Mr. Carl Krudwig stated he owned the property at the Southeast corner of Sylvester and Road 24 and that previous City Councils had promised that Road 24 would be opened. Mr. Krudwig further stated that he felt that any development was blocked until some type of access onto West Lewis was secured. Mr. Donald Matson stated he was well aware that people were paid for the lack of access along the strip From Road 28 to Illinois but that things had changed since the State Highway Department had given the Road to the City. Mr. Matson moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the City Council take immediate consideration on opening Road 22, 24, 26. Mr. A. J. Tate seconded. Mr. Jackson , Mrs. Hart, Mr. Matson, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Tate; voted yes. Mr. Jeffers, Mr. Oakley, Mrs. Olson, Mr. Linton and Mr. Lovelace voted no. Motion failed on a tie vote. Mrs. Hart then moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that immediate consideration be given to opening Road 24 as a controlled intersection with West Lewis. Mr. Jeffers seconded. The motion carried unanimously. -4- NEW BUSINESS Vista Terrace Plat Vacation: The Secretary explained that the City Council had received a petition to vacate the Vista Terrace Subdivision. This subdivision was the northerly half of Highland Park Homes Addition. The Secretary explained that the Vista Terrace Plat was somewhat illegal having not all of the true owners of property signing the plat. The Sec- retary further explained while the assessor assessed it as part of the north half of the Highland Park Homes Addition and that the title companies would not issue title insurance to this property therefore causing hardships on the present owners. The Secretary ex- plained that the petition was mainly to vacate the Vista Terrace plat and reinstate the Highland Park Homes Addition. Mr. Robert Lovelace moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the vacation of Vista Terrace plat providing that the north half of Highland Park Homes Addition be considered the legal plat for the area. Mr. Jeff Jeffers seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Site Review Requirements: The Secretary explained that this was a staff originated request t at in the past months many requests come in for additions to garages or service stations. In some cases people, persons, companies had to wait more than or up to a month mainly to add a canapy or change the location of a pump. The Secretary further explained that this seemed to be an undue hardship and that the staff was requesting that the engineering and planning departments review and approve all site review requirements. The suggested change would also allow an appeal to the Planning Commission if it was so desired. Mr. Donald Matson moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the following change of 22.68.020.20 of the zoning ordinance. Garages and Service Stations. In a C-1 , C-2, C-3, or C. I.U. Business Zones on an I-1 or I-2 Industrial zones. Plans for the erection or structural altercation of any public garage or public gasoline filling station should be approved by the Planning and Engineering Departments. Any ruling by said departments is subject to appeal to the Planning Commission. The review and approval may require changes relative to yards, location of pumps, buildings and construction of buildings that may be best suited to insure safety to minimize traffic difficulties and to safeguard adjacent pro- perty. Mr. Robert Lovelace seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 0 va'�__ Ben D. Rea, Secretary Planning commission CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular meeting February 10, 1972 The regular meeting of the Pasco Planning Commission was held on Thursday, February 10, 1972 in the basement of the Pasco City Hall at 8:00 p.m. Members present Members absent: Del Lincoln, Chairman A. J. Tate Barbara Olson, Vice Chairman Bonnie Hart Stuart Nelson Donald Matson Jeff Jeffers Robert Lovelace Don Linton, Mayor Thomas Jackson Ralph Oakley Also present: Ben D. Rea, Secretary; Jack Hamann, 1817 W. Cartmell ; Mar Winegar, City Mana- ger; Bob Woehler, Tri-City Herald; Ms. Patricia Robins, KALE. The minutes of the meeting held January 13, 1972 were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARINGS Hamann Zone Change From R-1 to R-3 File No. 72-6 The Secretary was asked to review the file. The Secretary stated that they received a petition from Mr. Jack Hamann requesting the change of the zone from R-1 to R-3 on a lot located at the southeast corner of Brown and Chase Avenue. The Chairman declared the public hearing open to the public. The Chairman then asked the Secretary if he had received any other correspondence. The Secretary replied that he had received none other than the peti- tion. Mr. Hamann stated that at one time the property was zoned commercial in which he put up a fourplex on the adjoining lots. He also stated that he didn 't consider the property to be very good residential property because it was bordered on the west side by a fourplex and on the south side by a duplex, Roy's Chuckwagon north and the other side being vacant and that this is why he wanted it changed back to the original zoning. He also stated that he had plans for a small commercial building with parking on the north and south ends of the building. The Secretary stated that the plat showed the property to be 59' x 125 or 135' . The Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Nelson moved and Mr. Lovelace seconded that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council to change the zone classification from Low Density Residential R-1 to High Density Residential R-3. The motion carried unani- mously. Introduction of City Manager Mr. Mar Winegar, City Manager, was introduced to the members of the Pasco Planning Commision 1 by the Secretary. Mr. Winegar stated that the information that he would be using and quoting was from a report dated December 28, 1971 and it was intitled "Planning Mechanisms as Coordinating Federal Programs. " Mr. Winegar quoted that our objectives in the present study was to examine local chief executive's use of ten federally assisted mechanisms for -2- local level planning and coordination of federal programs. It was to determine whether the mechanisms provided an opportunity for increased local influence on federal programs and to observe developments in local planning and management capacity associated with the use of the mechanisms. He then listed the ten federally assisted mechanisms and their functional areas. He then stated that the report focuses on the use of ten mechanisms in five cities; Newark, New Jersey, Dayton, Ohio, New Orleans, Louisiana, Tucson, Arizona and a smaller community, Pasco, Washington. Most of the report is based on the larger cities experience but a separate section presents observations and conclusions about Pasco. He then quoted the deficiencies in local policy planning and stated that the Planning function exists historically on physical planning but in the future it will be necessary for the Planning Commission to either expand in their area of concern in the social area and relate them to physical development or if the Planning Commission doesn't take on this responsibility, it's almost going to have to be a companion citizen lay finding group who can assist the City Council and the management of the City and there will have to be greater citizen in- volvement in the Planning process to cover the whole spectrums of the areas the cities are getting into. He then stated that there was a good deal of thought of a more closer rela- tionship between Federal and Local government, the City or County, not bypassing states but tending to get more mainline between Federal and Local government and that the purpose of the study was to see if local government had the capacity to take on this responsibility. He then discussed Man Power development, A95 Process and the Commission's interest in such a program. He also discussed the Pasco situation in which he stated there were two problems One was that most of the area wide planning and coordination mechanisms were dependent upon state support and two being that the interest of the various localities in the area are not homogeneous. He stated that if the Commission takes on this role, they would have to ex- pand where they could get input from the entire population in the community before any decisions can be made because eight or ten people around a table couldn't get all of the answers. Meeting adjourned 9:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, !nnl� Ute. Ben D. Rea, Secretary City Planning Commission CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular meeting March 9, 1972 The regular meeting of the Pasco Planning Commission was held on Thursday, March 9, 1972, in the basement of the Pasco City Hall at 8:00 p.m. Members present Members absent Del Lincoln, Chairman Robert Lovelace Barbara Olson, Vice Chairman Stuart Nelson Don Linton, Mayor Bonnie Hart Thomas Jackson Ralph D. Oakley A. J. Tate Donald Matson Jeff Jeffers Also present: Ben D. Rea, Secretary; Rhonda Mathis, 2127 W. Jay; Mr. Speer, Spokane, Washington; Phillip M. Noon, Grandview, Washington; John McFadden, Health Department. The minutes of the meeting held February 10, 1972 were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARINGS Bolin Bros. Zone Change from I-1 to R-3 The Secretary was asked to read all correspondence. The Secretary stated that he had received a petition changing the zone from Light Industrial I-1 to High Density Residential R-3 on Block 2 of Bolins Addition. He then explained the location of the zone change. Mr. Speer stated that he wished to build a trailer court for Mr. Bolin on this land. He then explained that Bolin Bros. had trailer parks in Spokane like the one proposed. He feels that this will be an asset to the community. He then stated that they are proposing all underground facilities such as telephone, power and there will be no question as far as sanitation is concerned. John McFadden, Health Department, stated that trailer parks had to be licensed by the health department and they have reviewed a duplicate plan of the court. He then stated that City Ordinance requests that street lighting be at every 100 feet along the road. He then asked the Commission what could be done in terms of excluding future housing of any types in this area or working out something with the potato houses because of the odor or was there some way to exclude industries. The Secretary stated that in an I-1 zone certain uses are prohibited by reason of dust, smoke or odor. The Chairman asked Mr. McFadden if they had the power to not okay this if it was not cleared up. Mr. McFadden was not sure. Mr. Speer stated that it hasn't been too serious a problem in the area in which they wanted to build the trailer court and people in that area have not complained about it. He stated that with ecology and all of the pressure being put on businesses that most of them are going ahead and doing what they can to clear up the pro- blem. He also stated that if he thought it was going to be too .bad he wouldn't put a trailer court there. The Chairman closed the hearing to the public. Mr. Matson asked if they were going to provide off street parking. Mr. Speer replied yes but asked if it was an absolute requirement. Mr. Speer stated that all they needed to know was to include a concrete ramp into every one of them from the curb so they could park beside the trailer, Page 2 Planning Comr9iss_i:on and that as far as garbage enclosures he would contact the health department to advise him on it. Mrs. Olson moved that they recommend to the Council the zone change from I-1 to R-3 and the. land would revert back in a year if they do not start construction and also if they have a 7 fence or some sort of protection keeping children off the railroad tracks. Mr. Matson stated that once the zone is changed to R-3 Mr. Speer could put a block long apartment house instead of a fence. Mr. Speer then stated that he would do anything they suggested. Mrs. Olson moved that they recommend to the Council the zone change from I-1 to R-3 with the year requirement that they must start construction on it within a year. Mr. Jackson seconded. Lincoln, Olson, Linton, Hart, Jackson, Oakley, Tate; voted yes. Matson, Jeffers; no. NEW BUSINESS West Lewis Access The Secretary stated that the City Council in its meeting of two weeks ago referred the question of access on West Lewis back to the Planning Commission with the recommendation that the Commission look into a proposed plan. Mr. Lincoln stated that we ought to have the property owners along W. Lewis get together and come up with a plat or a scheme that would fit in. He stated that when they don't do this they get improper right of ways and all kinds of problems such as Court Street. He then stated that the problem with Lewis Street was the new bridge and the inter-city 'bridge which would be a main link between us and no matter what happens he didn't think the traffic would get any less. Mr. Matson stated that if you put in a frontage road someone was going to hot rod down it. Mrs. Olson stated that there should be a frontage road because that is what was suggested years ago and there is plenty of right of way for a frontage road and those people knew when they bought out there that there was no access onto Lewis. She then stated that they didn't want a situation like Union Gap or Avenue C, Kennewick but a frontage road that the property owners along there could pay for is the solution. Mr. Ryder stated that the section they were talking about was identical in use as from Chase onto 10th as Chase onto 28th because they have private driveways turning off into their own property from Chase all the way into town so why would it be any different from Chase onto Road 28. He also stated that the traffic could be cut down to 35 miles the same as Chase to 10th and that he can't see why a frontage road. Mrs. Olson moved that the Commission recommend to the Council that Lewis Street from Chase Avenue West be retained as limited access with a separate frontage road on each side of the highway with Road 24 as a controlled intersection when feasible. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried with Jeffers, Matson and Hart voting no. Vacation of Leola Street File No. 72-09 The Secretary stated that they received a petition to vacate Leola Street from Road 22 to Road 24. Mr. Phillip Noon was present to present plans for a retirement home complex on the site. After the discussion it was discovered that the legal advertisement had been faulty and would have to be corrected. Mr. Oakley made a motion to recommend that the petition for the Leola Street vacation be declined and if the party so desires they can resubmit it to them at the next meeting. Mr. Jeffers seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Page 3 Planning Commission Vacation of Henry Street File No. 72-10 The Secretary stated that the County Commissioners have requested that the City vacate Henry Street from 4th to Arthur. A representative from the County was not present. The Secretary stated that the Commission should consider the vacation because the City Council had set a public hearing for it on the 4th of April . Mr. Jeffers made a motion that the Commission not recommend for or against because they did not have a plan or a representative. Mr. Jackson seconded. Vote was unanimous. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ben D. Rea, Secretary Planning Commission CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular meeting April 13, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held on Thursday, April 13, 1972 in the basement of the Pasco City Hall at 8:00 p.m. Members present: Members absent: Del Lincoln, Chairman Don Linton, Mayor Barbara Olson, Vice Chairman A. J. Tate Bonnie Hart Jeff Jeffers Thomas Jackson Robert Lovelace Ralph D. Oakley Stuart Nelson Donald Matson Also present: Ben D. Rea, Secretary; Phillip Noon, Grandview; Gene Hiner, Grandview. The minutes of the meeting held March 9, 1972 were approved as written. Mr. Matson stated that he did not make the comment in reference to off street parking. He then questioned the importance of his statement regarding a block long apartment house. He then stated that he did not make the statement in reference to hot rodding down the frontage road. He also stated that there should be an acknowledgement of the amendment motion showing which way they voted. OLD BUSINESS Leola Street Vacation File No. 72-09 The Secretary was asked to review the file. The Secretary stated that this was for the vacation of part of Leola Street, basically, the easterly half from Road 22 to Road 24 and that the developers of the land had proposed a turnabout. The Secretary stated that the plan met subdivision standards with the exception of two undersized lots. Mr. Matson asked what the staff recommendation was. The Secretary stated that the staff recommen- dation was to approve with the provisions that the necessary land be dedicated to the city before City Council approval . Mrs. Olson asked when the apartments would be started. Mr. Noon stated within 18 months. Mrs. Olson asked if this was to be a single unit with multiple apartments. Mr. Noon stated that it will be a two story type with a dining room, recreation area and there will be kitchens in the unit. Mr. Hiner stated that the traffic flow was for eight lots and it isn't servicing any large area but eight houses with the cud-de-sac. Mrs. Hart moved that they recommend to the Council that Leola Street be vacated as requested provided that adequate turnabout is secured. The motion carried unanimously. Henry Street Vacation Mr. Matson questioned whether the Council still wanted the Commissions recommendation on street and alley vacations as the Commission had not made a recommendation on Henry Street but the Council acted on the petition anyway. 1 Page 2 April 13, 1972 j City Planning Commission NEW BUSINESS Social Planning The Secretary stated that there was a letter from Wallace Webster, Executive Director, CAC, requesting that the summary concerning Social Planning be given, in which four basic pro- blems were described: A. The City lacks research and development capabilities to take care of programs designed to meet the needs of the poor. B. The City has virtually no staff for broad policy analysis and Social Planning which results in a lack of social consideration in local projects and developments. C. The City has the largest concentration of the areas low- income residents and almost all the racial and ethnic minorities. D. The City is not fully aware of the various federal and state funded programs and agencies operation within the City which may assist the City and each other in meeting the needs of the poor. The Secretary stated that this has been tentatively approved by the City Manager. He stated that if the program does go through, the Planning Commission will have an expanded role. The Secretary then introduced Mr. Larry Forbes, Deputy Director, CAC. The Secretary stated that there was yet to be a complete organizational setup. The Secretary then ex- plained the various departments involved in Social Planning and their functions. He stated that problem A would be the research, B would be the Planning, and D the Grantsman. He then stated that the last State Legislature has required the cities and counties to spend at least 2% of the money they get from liquor revenues for an alcoholism treatment program or rehabilitation. Mrs. Olson stated that it sounded like it was a lot of responsibility and more staff was needed. The secretary stated that is what the grant would cover. Mr. Forbes stated that this Social Planning dept. or any Social Planning dept. would really have to define the priorities and needs of the city but in Social Planning it is also very important to communicate with all people, especially the poor and disadvantaged people. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, o 1 Ben D. Rea, Secretary City Planning Commission CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular meeting May 11 , 1972 The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held May 11 , 1972 in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 8:00 p.m. Members present: Members absent: Del Lincoln, Chairman Robert Lovelace Barbara Olson, Vice Chairman Stuart Nelson Donald Linton Jeff Jeffers Bonnie Hart A. J. Tate Thomas Jackson Donald Matson Ralph Oakley Minutes of the meeting held April 13, 1972 were approved as written. Also present; Ben D. Rea, Secretary; Rhonda Mathis, 2127 W. Jay; Mr. Thomas Kidwell , 4505 W. Octave; Mr. Gene Wright, 3725 Road 96. NEW BUSINESS Kidwell Alley Vacation The Secretary stated that he recieved a petition to vacate the north-south alley, Block 121 , Pasco Land Company' s First Addition, south of Lewis Street bordering Columbia, Hagerman, Oregon and Main in the Urban Renewal Industrial Area. Mr. Kidwell stated this is the block that Arrow Transportation occupies the building and at certain times while washing out their equipment they just let it run out into the streets and cause a mess so they would like to make a wash rack. The alley is immediately behind the building and this is where they'd like the wash rack to be located. They would like to have the alley closed but it will still have access for utilities. The Chairman asked if this was a recommendation to the City Council . The Secretary stated that it was and that it was requested that it be retained as an easement because there are utilities. Mr. Linton asked how much and what kind of traffic uses the alley at the present. Mr. Kidwell stated that he didn't believe that any traffic used the alley presently and that equipment was parked in it and they were doing the steaming in it now, and that he believed that they would be the only ones using the alley. Mrs. Hart made a motion that the Commission recommend to the City Council the vacation of the north-south alley, and that it be retained as an easement. Tom Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Helm's Second Addition The Secretary stated this was a city initiated alley vacation with three separate north- south alleys. Block 11 , bordered by Bonneville, Clark, Illinois, Dakota and the others being bordered by Illinois, Pacific, Irving and Yakima. All three are north-south alleys and are presently closed and being used by adjoining neighbors as their property but they are legally the city's. Mr. Linton asked the Secretary what will happen when the alley is vacated. The Secretary stated that people on each side would get 50% of the alley. Mrs. Olson asked if those two lots adjacent have larger lot size than the rest. The Secretary replied yes. Mr. Matson made a motion to recommend the vacation of the three alleys . Barbara Olson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Page 2 May 11 , 1972 City Planning Commission Clark Alley Vacation The Secretary stated that the north-south alley in Block 140, Pasco Land Co. First Addition made it generally a north-south alley. Mr. Kidwell , representing Mr. Clark, stated that a developer was trying to make a whole block development out of it and would like the alley vacated. The Secretary stated that it does not contain utilities and the north-south alley to the north of this has been vacated. Mr. Matson asked if they had anything planned for it Mr. Kidwell stated that they had a building that they would like to put up but in order to get the proper setbacks they had to end up 5 feet in the alley. He stated that they felt that they should stay quite aways from the street so they would have access to the road on the north and the road on the south for their entrances. Mrs. Olson made a motion to recommend vacation of the requested alley. Mr. Matson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. A & E Diesel & Alley Vacation The Secretary stated that A & E Diesel , which was presently constructing a building on Block 53 also owned the block to the north of it and are requesting the street between Cincinnatti be vacated along the north-south alley. in Block 58. Their present access is on Trinidad and the City is negotiating to extend James to Wyoming. Mr. Matson asked if Cincinnatti was open at all . The Secretary replied no. Mrs. Olson asked what trouble would you run into if the street was needed. Mr. Wright stated that A & E Diesel owns block 53, 55, 56, 57, and 58 but not 54 and it would still be serviced by one of the other north-south streets that James Street goes into. He also stated that there were no utilities through any of the blocks and this would give them the proper parking needed for the building that they are in the process of building. Mr. Matson asked if a zone change was needed. The Secretary stated that they would if they wished to occupy that Block and that the Comprehensive Plan denoted this area commercial . Mrs. Olson asked if they were presently on Ainsworth. Mr. Wright replied yes. Mr. Oakley made a motion to recommend vacation of Cincinnatti from Colorado to Utah and the alley in Block 58 of Frey's Addition. Tom Jackson seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Proposal on Dept. of Planning & Social Services The Secretary presented a formal application which had been endorsed by the City Council . He stated that he wanted to pass this out as more information to let the Commission know what is proposed by the City and the CAC. He stated that there have been a few changes but they have not been to Council . Meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ben D. Rea, Secretary City Planning Commission R , CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 8, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held on June 8, 1972 at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Pasco City Hall . Members present were: Absent: Barbara Olsen, Vice-Chairman Del Lincoln, Chairman Don Linton Thomas Jackson Bonnie Hart Robert Lovelace Donald Matson A. J. Tate Ralph Oakley Stewart Nelson Jeff Jeffers Minutes of meeting held May 11 , 1972 were approved as written. Also present Ben D. Rea, secretary. PUBLIC HEARING A & E Diesel Zone Change R-1 to C-3 The vice-chairman declared the public hearing open. The secretary presented the petition requesting the zone change of a number of blocks in the vicinity of the Bypass and 395 Intersection. Mr. Al Doesh spoke in favor of the proposed zone ' change. Mr. Ralph Oakley moved that the requested zone change of east half of block 41 and all of blocks 54, 55, 56, 57, and 58 of Frey's Addition be changed to zone classification from Low Density Residential R-1 to General Commercial C-3. Mr. Jeffers seconded. The motion was carried unanimously. RED LION ZONE CHANGE R-1 TO C-1 The secretary explained that this was a City initiated zone change on City owned property. The secretary explained that this piece of property 65 ft. in width on the east of the edge of the present Red Lion Motor Inn property and that the Red Lion wishes to use this property for a luxury apartment unit. Mr. Jeff Jeffers moved that th�re�uest in zone change from Low Density Residential R-1 to Retail C-1 be granted. Mr. Ralph Oakley seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS SIX YEAR STREET PROGRAM The secretary presented the six year street program as proposed by the Engineering staff. Mr. Jeff Jeffers moved that the six year street program be amended to include Margaret Street from Arthur to 4th be included as a secondary arterial within the city system and be included in the 1973 work year. Mr stewart Nelson seconded. The Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Donald Linton moved that Road 28 from West Lewis to West Sylvester be changed I from the 1976-78 work period to 1973 work period. Mr. Jeff Jeffers seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jeff Jeffers moved that the O anning Commission recommend the City Council . Page 2 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 8, 1972 adoption of the six year street program as amended. Mr. Ralph Oakley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. R-3 USES Bonnie Hart moved that the permitted uses in an R-3 zone read as follows: 1 . All uses permitted in theR-2 zone shall be permitted in the R-3 zone; 2. Clubs and lodges expecting such clubs or lodges whrer the Chief activity and services of which are customerily carried on as a business or primarily for gain. In connection with such clubs and lodges, a dining room may be operated, provided that it is conducted for the benefit of the members thereof only; 3. Rooming houses, boarding houses, and tourist homes; 4. Mobil home park provided that the requirements as stated in mobil home park ordinance for the city are met; 5. Home occupantions, see difinition in Section 15. PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES The following uses are permitted upon assuance of a special permit as provided in Section 7-00: 1 . Churches and similar places of worship where off street parking is not provided; 2. Schools not heretofore difined, public libraries, and Municipal office buildings; 3. Cemetery, airport, recreation camp, correctional institutions and institutions for the insane; 4. Private nusery school ; 5. Parish house, Religious education building, convent or monastery, 6. Artist studios; 7. Office buildings; 8. Day nuseries; 9. Photographic shops; 10. Shoe repair shops; 11 . Beauty shops and barber shops; I CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Page 3 REGULAR MEETING June 8, 1972 Mr. Jeff Jeffers seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ben D. Rea, Secretary 1 CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 14, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held on Thrusday, September 14, 197, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Pasco City Hall, Members Present: Members Absent: Del Lincoln, Chairman Barbara Olson, Vice Chairman Donald Matson Stuart Nelson Bonnie Hart Jeff Jeffers Larry Forbes Thomas Jackson Don Linton Ralph Oakley Also present: Ben D. Rea, Secretary, Ouida Wren,f636 S. Sycamore, Pasco, Bob Woehler, Tri-City Herald, Gene Wright, 3725 Road 96, Pasco, Clell Lung, 156 Riveria Trailer Village, Pasco, Orris Hansey, Lot 90 Riveria Trailer Village, Pasco, Stanley Taylor, 627 West Bon- nevill, Pasco, Ray Ashcraft, 1003 King Street, Grandview, Washington, Donald Pentecost, 804 Lake Road, Pasco, Royal Smith, 454 Greenbrook Place, Kennewick, A. A. Anderson, 210 North Oregon, Pasco, A. C. Holt, 1819 West Irving, Pasco, Franklin Klein, 1815 West Irving, Pasco, George Hollywood, 1823 West Irving, Pasco, Mrs. S. F, Wallace, 1807 West Irving, Pasco, George Dietrich, Road 32 and Court, Pasco, Tony Osborne, 2802 South Garfield, Kennewick. The minutes of the meeting held June 8, 1972, were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARINGS Anderson Zone Change C-1 to I-1 The Secretary pointed out the area requested for zone change by Mr. A. A. Anderson. He also introduced correspondence from Urban Renewal Agency, City of Pasco indicating that they objected to the requested zone change, Mr. Anderson spoke in his own behalf, stating that he did not know why the Urban Renewal Agency would object to his request. He also brought a list of six signatures of people living in the vicinity of the requested zone change. The six did not disapprove of his request. This property was requested for an Auto Body and Fender Shop and for reasons of his own (retirement) . Chairman Lincoln declared the hearing closed. Mr. Jeff Jeffers moved that the zone change request be turned down because it doesn't conform with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Larry Forbes seconded the motion. The motion carried with Mr. Oakley voting no. Pentecost Zone Change C-1 to I-1 The Secretary read correspondence from Urban Renewal indicating objection of the requested zone change. Mr. Pentecost stated that he owned the land since 1954. The property was zoned Industrial when he purchased it, but was made Commercial in 1957 or 1958. At the present time it is a storage yard for equipment. His request is for an office and shop combined, and would like 1 to put a fence around it to improve the appearance of the property. He also stated that he did not want the property for business reasons. The chairman asked for more comments from the audience, but none were given. The chairman declared the hearing closed. Jeff Page 2 September 14, 1972 City Planning Commission Jeffers recommended denial of the request for reasons of not conforming to the Comprehensil Plan. And would be a spot zone. Mr. Matson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Ashcraft Zone Change R-2 to R-3 Chairman declared the hearing open. The Secretary described the property requested for zone change. Chairman requested comments from the audience, Mr. Ashcraft stated that he did not know the zoning had been changed when he bought it to build apartments. His only request is that the property be reverted back to original zoning, and his only intention is to build apartments on the property. Mr. Matson moved that the Commission recommend approval of the requested zone change from R-2 to R-3. Mr. Thomas Jackson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Smith Zone Change R-1 to R-3 The Secretary pointed out the property that was requested for a zone change. He stated that the request was in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Neil Smith spoke, as representative of the purchaser felt, that it wauld be advantageous to change the present zoning of the property it would be difficult to utilize the property as a R-1 zone. Other comments came from people living in the area. Frank Cline said that the alley in back of his home is in need of attention. Dust is a problem especially when there is a ball game, people park in the alley. When water is turned on it runs down the alley on to his yard creating weeds at the edge of his property. He could not keep the weeds down if water is going to flow like it is. A. C. Holt lives behind the lots that are requested for zone change. Had the same com= plaint as Mr. Cline. George stated if he had known the situation was as it is he would have never moved there in the first place. 6 Mr$, Wallace also lives in the area. Dus"t: is a problem with her also and her family has allergy problems and the dust doesn't help the case. Seh felt that they should pave the alley. Royal Smith the purchaser stated that any work that should be done on the alley should be done through an L.I.D. to correct the present situation. Mr. Holt stated there had been an L.I.D. already and that water runs down hill so they catch water, mud, and weeds grow. Bonnie Hart moved that the :zone change be approved. Mr. Jeff Jeffers seconded. The motion was carried unanimously. Auto Park Plat Preliminary and Final and Road 32 Vacation The Secretary explained that the three issues would he considered jointly, even though they were listed separately, on the agenda„ Mr, Stapler Taylor xepxesenting the Rtveria f Trailer Court, stated that was considerable ooncern about the closing of Road 32, Page. 3 SepteVher• 14, 1972 City, Planning Commission Mr. Hansey presented the Commission with a petition of 96 names recommending that Road 32 remain open. Mr. George Dietrich stated that he had owned the D & S. Enco Service Station at Road 32 and Court for five and a half years and that considerable traffic use Road 32 and that he felt if Road 32 were closed it would decrease his business. Mr. Tony Osborne presented a history of the proposed plat and where it was at the time. Mr. Lung, who lives in the Trailer Court spoke, stating the Road should be closed due to the heavy traffic that uses it. The public hearing concerning the three issues was closed. Mr. Ralph Oakley moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the Preliminary Plat for the Auto Park Subdivision be approved . Mr. Jeff Jeffers seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ralph Oakley then moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the final plat for the Auto Park Subdivision be approved. Mrs. Bonnie Hart seconded the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Bonnie Hart then moved that the Commission recom- mend to the City Council the vacation of Raod 32 as provided in Resolution 907. Mr. Thoma: Jackson seconded . After due discussion the motion along with a seconded was withdrawn . Mr. Don Matson then moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council that Road 32 from Henry Street to a point that is 330 feet south of the centerline of Court Street be vacated. He also moved that the Commission recommend that the remain of Road 32 be vacated as indicated in Resolution 907 providing equitable agreement be reached with adjoining property owners. 1 Mrs. Bonnie Hart seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 10:16 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ben D. Rea, Secretary CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING November 9, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held on Thursday, November 9, 1972, at 8:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Pasco City Hall. Members Present: Members Absent: Del Lincoln, Chairman Barbara Olson, Vice Chairman Donald Matson Stuart Nelson Bonnie Hart Larry Forbes Thomas Jackson Donald Linton Ralph Oakley Also present: Ben D. Rea, Secretary, Tom Andresen, Grantsman for Social Planning, 507 Palley, Richland, Al Zimmerman, 732 East Eight Avenue, Kennewick, and George Bakan, 1612 West Yakima, Pasco. The minutes of the meeting held September 14, 1972, were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING: Zimmerman Zone Change R-1 to C-3 The Secretary pointed out the area requested for zone change by Mr. Al Zimmerman. He also read correspondence from Urban Renewal recommending denial of the requested zone change. Mr. Zimmerman stated that he wanted the land rezoned for a warehouse. Chairman Lincoln asked for other comments. None were given. Chairman declared the hearing closed. Mr. Ralph Oakley moved that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the requested zone change, Mr. Donald Matson seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. Mr. Donald Matson questioned Bill Blackburn's comment on the need of updating the Com- prehensive Plan. He feels if Urban Renewal wants the Comprehensive Plan changed they should come out and discuss it with the Planning Commission. Mr. Rea stated that the Urban Renewal Comprehensive Plan covers the Urban Renewal Area. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Rea brought to the Commission the number of Planning Commissioners the Commission should have and the need for an ordinance to be written on this. Chairman Lincoln sugt7 gested that the Commission discuss and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the number of members the Commission should have. Ralph Oakley told the Commission that based on experience, he opposed the idea of a large committee. One reason is the problem of getting a quorum. With this he recommended a seven member Commission, Mrs. Bonnie Hart stated that when the Commission consisted of eleven members a quorum was very hard to get. Donald Matson moved that a recommendation be made to the City Council of a nine (9) member Commission. This was seconded by Thomas Jackson. The motion was carried unani- mously. The Commission also discussed members of the Commission being absent from meetings. Mr. f Donald Matson recommended that when a member is absent three times in a calander year to will be asked to resign (that is if they are unexcusable). Bonnie Hart seconded the motion Page 2 November 9, 1972 City Planning Commission Mr. Ralph Oakley requested that the motion be amended after the three with the word un- excuesed consective absences then he will be asked to resign. Thomas Jackson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ben D. Rea, Secretary CITY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING December 14, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was held on Thrusday, December 14, 1972 at 8:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Pasco City Hall, Pasco, Washington. Members Present: Members Absent: Del Lincoln, Chairman Bonnie Hart Barbara Olson, Vice-Chairman Thomas Jackson Larry Forbes Donald Linton Donald Matson Stuart Nelson Ralph Oakley Also present: Ben D. Rea, Secretary, George Bakan, Billy Dishman, Bob Tippett, Sr. , and Bob Tippett, Jr. The minutes of the meeting held November 9, 1972, were approved as written. PUBLIC HEARINGS Bakan Zone Change R-1 to R-3 The Secretary indicated the area requested for a zone change by Mr. George Bakan. Mr. Bakan stated that the structure now on the property have been vacant for about 'six months. Mr. Bakan also feels that the building is beyond repair, and been there for a number of years. The area is presently zoned as residential. Bakan talked to people in the area requested for the zone change, and no one is apposed to this request. He also feels that this building is a potential stopping place for youngsters. Mrs. Olson asked if the area would be allowed to keep its zoning R-1 if it is a potential fire hazard? Mr. Linton asked if the building was torn down if a single family could build on the pro- perty? Mrs. Olson moved that the request for a change of zone classification be granted and that a recommendation be sent to the City Council. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion the motion .carried with two opposing votes. Hopkins Zone Change R-1 to R''-3 The Secretary indicated the requested area for zone change classification. The Secretary stated that the Comprehensive Plan does comply with High Density zoning. Mr. Lewis Hopkins spoke in favor of this zone change. He stated that most of Sylvester is in multi family dwellings. Mr. Matson moved that the requested zone change be recommended for approval providing that construction starts within one year. Mr. Nelson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, Lion's Club Zone Change R-2 to R-3 The Secretary read correspondence received on this zone change request. Mr. Dishman stated that a club house is intended to be placed on this property. Page 2 December 14, 1972 City Planning Commission Mr. Nelson moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of this requested zone change. Mrs. Olson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Columbia East Zone Change R-1 to C-3 The Secretary indicated area requested for zone change classification. The area requested is a very large area. Mr. Robert Tippett, Jr. wanted to go with everything within the C-3 desination if possible. The proposed use is for commercial business and a truck maintance depot. A mobile home park is a possibility. Mr. Robert Tippett, Sr. stated that they had asked for a Preliminary Plat on the property, and will. be asking for a Final Plat in the future. He stated the only access to this property is Hillsboro Street. Mrs. Olson moved that the requested zone change be recommended for approval to the City Council. Mr. Linton seconded the motion. It was carried unanimously. Columbia East II Preliminary Subdivision The Secretary pointed out the area requested for a Subdivision. And stated again that Hillsboro is the only access to this property. Access from North and South is intended for this property. The City Council intend to corporate fully with the Tippett's. on the 1 continuation of Commercial Avenue. Mr. Robert Tippett, Jr. felt they should leave it up / to the City as to where they wanted it to be around or through the City's property. Mr. Nelson moved that the request be recommended for approval. Mr. Matson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ben D. Rea, Secretary