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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4514 Ordinance - CA2019-007 Waterfront Development DistrictORDINANCE NO. 4514 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, CREATING CHAPTER 25.127 OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE, "WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT." WHEREAS, the City of Pasco and the Port of Pasco share a vision for the Pasco waterfront to provide a variety of uses; WHEREAS, the City of Pasco and the Port of Pasco developed the 2010 Boat Basin and Marine Terminal Plan that called for a mixed-use neighborhood with residential and commercial uses; WHEREAS, the Port of Pasco commissioned a Marine Terminal Redevelopment Assessment Report that identified a variety of uses that envisioned the area as a local and regional attraction; WHEREAS, in 2016, the City of Pasco, Port of Pasco and Franklin County collaborated on a regional economic strategic vision titled SOMOS PASCO; WHEREAS, public input from SOMOS PASCO included over 1,600 community members and indicated that among the highest priorities is developing Pasco's riverfront with mixed use, residential and commercial development combined with open space and public access; WHEREAS, a broader community visions titled MyTri203O by the Tri -Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce identified an established waterfront that attracts families and activities with shopping, dining and arts were supported by the community; WHEREAS, mixed-use development will support job growth and allow the Osprey Pointe area to pursue unique live -work -play development that are not available in our region; WHEREAS, the Port of Pasco has identified that industrial development has changed over the past several decades and the mixed-use developments aligns with Osprey Pointe's vision; WHEREAS, the Waterfront Development District is supported by the Comprehensive Plan Major Update; WHEREAS, the Waterfront Development District will be bound by the following: E Ainsworth Avenue (North), Columbia River (South), S Gray Avenue (West) and SE Road 18 (East); and WHEREAS, were applicable, Waterfront Development District shall comply with the Shoreline Regulations (Title 29) of the Pasco Municipal Code and the Shoreline Management Act RCW 90.58; Ordinance — Formation of WD District - 1 WHEREAS, the creation of the Waterfront Development District implements community visioning, agency plans and addresses the regions needs for housing and walkable complete neighborhoods. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Section 25.20.010 entitled "Establishment of zoning districts" of the Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows: 25.20.010 Establishment of zoning districts. For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the City, the City is divided into the following types of zones: R -T District R -S-20 District R -S-12 District R -S-1 District R-1 District R -1-A District R -1-A2 District R-2 District Residential Transition District Residential Suburban District Residential Suburban District Low -Density Suburban Residential District Low -Density Residential District Low -Density Residential Alternative District Low -Density Residential Alternative District Medium -Density Residential District R-3 District Medium -Density Residential District R-4 District High -Density Residential District RP District Residential Park District O District Office District C-1 District C-2 District C-2 Overlay District C-3 District C-R District BP District Ordinance — Formation of WD District - 2 Retail Business District Central Business District Central Business Overlay District General Business District Regional Commercial District Business Park District I-182 Overlay District I-182 Corridor Overlay District 1-1 District Light Industrial District I-2 District Medium Industrial District I-3 District Heavy Industrial District WD Waterfront Development District [Ord. 4110 § 6, 2013; Ord. 3731 § 27, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 25.16.010.] Section 2. That a new Chapter 25.127 entitled "Waterfront Development District" of the Pasco Municipal Code shall be and is hereby created and shall read as follows: Chapter 25,127 Waterfront Development District Sections: 25.127.010 Purpose. 25.127.015 Terms defined. 25.127.020 Permitted uses. 25.127.030 Permitted accessory uses. 25.127.040 Conditional uses. 25.127.050 Prohibited uses. 25.127.060 Unlisted uses. 25.127.070 Development standards. 25.127.010 PURPOSE. The purpose of the waterfront development (WD) district is to allow the location of a compatible mix of commercial, residential, , and recreational uses on parcels situated close to the Columbia River waterfront and within the Osprey Pointe property, historically owned by the Port of Pasco. 25.127.015 TERMS DEFINED. "Artisan manufacturing" means small-scale businesses that manufacture artisan goods or specialty foods. Small manufacturing production primarily focuses on direct sales rather than the wholesale market. 25.127.020 PERMITTED USES. The following: uses shall be permitted in the waterfront development district: (1) Commercial, office, educational, and government uses: (a) All uses permitted in the "O" Office district; (b) Artisan manufacturing, provided that such uses are intended to be compatible with surroundingdevelopment and shall adhere to the following requirements: Ordinance — Formation of WD District - 3 (i) Structures shall not encompass more than 10,000 square feet of area, and the 10,000 square foot total shall include all indoor storage areas associated with the manufacturing operation. (ii) Outdoor storage is prohibited. (iii) Loading docks. Where the site abuts a residential use, the building wall facing such lot shall not have any service door openings or loading docks oriented toward the residential use. (iv) Public viewing. Artisan manufacturing uses must accommodate public viewing or a customer service space. Public viewing shall be accomplished with windows or glass doors covering at least 25 percent of the front of the building face abutting the street or indoor lobby wall, allowing direct views of manufacturing. The display area may be reduced below 25 percent where fire -rated separation requirements restrict opening size as determined by the building official. A customer service space including a showroom, tasting room, restaurant or retail space may be provided that substitutes for the exterior public viewing area. (v) All uses shall not emit smoke, gas, odor, dust, sound, vibration, soot, heat glare, or light that is detectable beyond the property line. (c) Banks and financial institutions; (d) Bars taverns and craft breweries boutique wineries, and small-scale distilleries and/or tasting rooms (any production of product shall be small-scale in nature, with annual production limited to 300 barrels per year of beer or equivalent product)-, (e) Churches and similar places of worship; (f) Dancing schools; (g) Gyms and fitness centers; (h) Hotels and motels; (i) Laundries/dry cleaners; 0) Portable food vending/food trucks; (k) Printing shops; (1) Public or commercial parking garages, (m) Public markets for fresh produce and craft work; (n) Restaurants and eating establishments, including food halls with shared common areas; (o) Stores and shops for the conduct of retail business and similar services in buildings not exceeding 80,000 gross square feet such as: (i) Bakeries, retail for distribution from the premises; (ii) Barber and beauty shops; (iii) Bookstores, except adult bookstores; (iv) Catering establishments; (v) Artist and office supplies; (vi) Florists; (vii) Specialty retail stores; (viii) Museums and art galleries; Ordinance — Formation of WD District - 4 (ix) Clothing, shoes and accessories, and costume rentals (new/unused materials only); (x) Crafts, stationery, and gift shops; (xi) Department and drug stores; (xii) Grocery or specialty food stores; (xiii) Furniture and home appliance stores; (xiv) Import shops; (xv) Jewelry and gem shops, including custom work; (xvi) Shoe repair shops; (xvii) Sporting goods stores; (xviii) Tailor and seamstress shops; (xix) Upholstery shops; (p) Locksmith shops; (q) Membership clubs, (r) Theaters (movie or live theater); (s) Veterinary clinics serving household pets (no boarding or outdoor treatment facilities); and (t) Universities colleges, and business, professional, technical, and trade schools. (2) Residential uses: (a) Single-family detached dwellings may be located west of the alignment of South Maitland Avenue at densities prescribed under PMC 25.127.070; (b) Attached single-family dwellings (duplexes and townhouses) may be located east of the extension of South Maitland Avenue, but no further than 500 feet east of the alignment of South Oregon Avenue at densities prescribed under PMC 25.127.070; and (c) Multifamily dwellings may be located no further than 500 feet east of the alignment of South Oregon Avenue. (d) Short-term vacation rental uses, and Bed and Breakfasts may be established where residential uses are allowed. (3) Recreational and entertainment uses: (a) Indoor and outdoor event and entertainment uses and facilities (commercial or public), not to exceed fifteen acres; (b) Marinas and marine repair facilities; (c) Mixed-use buildings containing any combination of residential, commercial, office, educational, and government facilities in a single building; and (d) Public and private parks and trails. 25.127.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. (1) Accessory dwelling units when associated with a permitted residential use; (2) Family home childcare in conformance with WAC 170-296A-0010; (3) Sheds not exceeding 2� 00 square feet provided they are located in the rear yard of residential uses or a place of business and attached to the primary structure; (4) Private parking lots and garages meeting the development standards of this chapter; (5) Storage facilities accessory to multifamily dwellings for the sole use of residents; (6) Home occupations in accordance with PMC 25.150; and Ordinance — Formation of WD District - 5 (7) Alcoholic beverage sales; and (8) Private streets, meeting the standards of PMC 25.127.070(14). 25.127.040 CONDITIONAL USES The following uses are permitted subject to the approval of special permit as provided in Chapter 25.200 of the PMC: (1) Retail wholesale and department stores and shops exceeding a gross floor area of 80,000 square feet; (2) Landscape gardening and storage area for equipment and materials, provided that plants and materials are located behind a building and are not visible from the public right-of-way or residential uses; (3) Nursing homes and assisted living facilities; (4) Marine gas sales; (5) Gasoline and service stations; (6) Drive-thru uses; and (7) Indoor and outdoor event and entertainment uses and facilities (commercial or public), exceeding fifteen acres; and (8) Exceptions to maximum building heights listed in 25.127.070(9). 25.127.050 PROHIBITED USES. The following uses are prohibited in the WD district: (1) All uses permitted conditionally in the I-2 Medium Industrial district; (2) Automobile assembly, services, or repair; (3) Vehicle rental; (4) Tire stores; (5) Car washes; (6) Automobile detail shops; (7) Automobile sales; (8) Auto body shops; (9) Mini -storage facilities; (10) Pawn shops; (11) Card rooms and bingo parlors; (12) Secondhand dealers — similar or like uses although not specifically listed are also prohibited; (13) Adult bookstores or entertainment facilities; (14) Truck stops — diesel fuel sales; (15) Truck terminals; (16) Heavy machinery sales and service; (17) Contractor's plant or storageay rds; (18) Mobile home and trailer sales and service; (19) Veterinarian clinics for livestock, including outdoor treatment facilities; (20) Pharmaceutical laboratories; (21) Industrial medical facilities; (22) Any outdoor manufacturing, tK esting, processing, or similar activity; Ordinance — Formation of WD District - 6 (23) On-site hazardous substance processing and handling or hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities; (24) Kennels and animal boarding facilities; (25) The manufacturing compounding, processing_ packaging of cosmetics, pharmacology, and the reducing and refining of fats and oils; (26) Junkyards automobile wrecking yards, scrap iron, scrap paper, or ragstorage, torage, sorting, or baling; (27) Cemeteries; (28) Recreational vehicle parks; and (29) Outdoor storage of RVs, boats and trailers. 25.127.060 UNLISTED USES. All unlisted uses shall be classified as conditional uses and require a special use permit under PMC 25.200. 25.127.070 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) All structures, uses, and shoreline modifications shall com]ly with the City of Pasco Shoreline Master Program (PMC 29.15), where applicable. (2) Minimum density: (a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none. (b) Residential uses: 14 units/net acre average for residential portions of the WD district (net acre excludes infrastructure, such as roads. utility easements, stormwater infrastructure, and excludes critical areas, and applies to the entire WD district rather than to individual developments). Additionally, residential uses shall not comprise more than 50 percent of the gross land area within the WD district. (3) Minimum lot area: (a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none. (b) Residential uses: 1,000 square feet single family detached), 1,500 square feet per unit (duplex and single-family attached). There is no minimum lot area for multifamily dwellings. (4) Minimum lot width: (a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none. (b) Residential uses: 35 feet (single family detached), 20 feet per unit (duplex and single-family attached). There is no minimum lot width for multifamily dwellings. (5) Lot coverage: Dictated by parking requirements, setbacks and landscaping= (6) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Front. (a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none. (b) Residential uses: 10 feet (single family detached and attached, and duplexes), 20 feet(garden-style apartments/ condominiums), none for multifamily adjacent to commercial areas or in mixed-use buildings. (7) Minimum Yard Setbacks — Interior side yard. (a) Commercial, office, education and g-ovemment uses: none. Ordinance - Formation of WD District - 7 (b) Residential uses: 5 feet (for primary structures in single family detached and attached and duplexes; however, the minimum yard setback is reduced to 3 feet where fire barriers are provided for buildings), 15 feet from other buildings (garden -style apartments/ condominiums), none for multifamily adjacent to commercial areas, in mixed-use buildings or for zero -lot line development. (8) Minimum Yard Setbacks — Street side yard and rear. (a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: none. (b) Residential uses: 10 feet (single family detached and attached, and duplexes; however, the minimum setback for detached garages is 3 feet), 20 feet from other buildings (garden -style apartments/ condominiums), none for multifamily adjacent to commercial areas or in mixed-use buildings. (9) Maximum building height: (a) Commercial, office, education and government uses: 60 feet (b) Residential uses: 35 feet (single family detached and duplexes), 40 feet (single- family attached and garden -style apartments/ condominiums), 90 feet (multifamily adjacent to commercial areas or in mixed-use buildings). (10) Fences and hedges: (a) Fences and walls shall meet the requirements of PMC 25.180, with the following exceptions: (i) Fences and walls shall be constructed using a combination of natural materials such as wood, stone, or brick including those on industrially used properties. (ii) Barbed wire and electrified fencing are prohibited on all properties; (11) Parking: (a) All new uses in the WD district must provide parking in accordance with Table 25.127(1). The Community and Economic Development Director maYpprove ratios lower than the minimum if the new use provides bicycle parking, includes access to an improved bus stop, or will have shared parking spaces. See subsection (d) (e) and (fl of this section pertaining to parking reductions. The Community and Economic Development Director shall determine parking requirements for unlisted uses. Uses which are not listed in the table shall have parking requirements of the nearest analogous use which is included in the table, as determined by the Community and Economic Development Director. If the number of minimum off-street parking spaces required in PMC 25.127(1) contains a fraction the number shall be rounded up if the fraction is equal to or greater than one-half, and rounded down if less than one-half (b) On -street parking or off-street public parking lots may be used in combination with dedicated off-street parking to accommodate parking demand from individual developments. (c) On -street and off-street public parking may be time-limited, metered, or otherwise restricted in order to ensure that parking demand from individual developments does not adversely impact parking availability for the district as a whole and may be managed by either the Port, City or an Association/Business Entity depending on public or private ownership). Parking spaces must be located within 500 feet of the proposed use unless the use is listed under the "Recreational and Entertainment Use" category in Table 25.127(1) in which case Ordinance — Formation of WD District - 8 parking may be located off-site provided that if the parkin facility is under different ownership, a written agreement or lease is required. No more than 30 percent of the minimum parking requirement for an individual use may be on - street spaces or off-street public spaces more than 500 feet away from the proposed use except as noted above. (d) Bicycle parking reduction. For every five bicycle parking spaces provided, the number of vehicle parking spaces may be reduced by oneup to maximum of 10 percent of the minimum number of spaces otherwise required. (e) Bus stop reduction. Where an improved, permanent bus stop (i.e. bus shelter) is located within 1,000 feet of a use the required number of parking stalls maybe reduced by ten percent. (f) Shared Uses. Owners of two or more uses structures, or parcels of land within 500 feet of each other may share the same parking area when the hours of operation do not overlap Whenever shared parking is allowed under this section the parking lot shall be signed so as to reasonably notify the public of the availability of use and spaces shall not be assigned, allocated or reserved between uses; a notarized and recorded parking agreement shall be required for shared parking between two or more separate tax parcels under separate ownership. (g) Special event parking lots used on an infrequent basis such as those associated with seasonal play fields shall be exempt from provisions of this chapter. Table 25.127(1): Number of Minimum Required and Maximum Allowed Parking Spaces by Use in the WD District Use Catep-ory Minimum Maximum COMMERCIAL OFFICE EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT USES (per 1,000 square feet of 6goss floor area unless otherwise specified) Churches laces of worship, clubs fraternal 1 per 100 square feet 1 per 60 square feet of societies main assembly are main assembly area Commercial lod in hotel motel bed and 0.5 per room 1 per room breakfast, short-term vacation rentals Educational Uses Elementary schools 1 per classroom and 1 per employe 1.5 per classroom Middle schools 1 per classroom 2 per classroom High school 7 per classroom 10.5 per classroom Universities, colleges' professional 0.3 per full-time student and 0.8 per 0.5 per FTE student -business, technical and trade schools and 0.8 per employe employee G zs or fitness centers 3 5 Museums and art galleries 2.5 Offices: Administrative Professional Government Ordinance — Formation of WD District - 9 Portable food vendors/food trucks None re wired None re wired Restaurants/bars/ breweries wineries and 0.5 per 3 seats 1.0 per 3 seats distilleries Retail sales and services 3 5 Wholesale sales 3 5 ESIDENTIAL USES (per unit unless otherwise specified) Single-family detached 1 Accessory dwelling units 0.5 1 Single-family attached and two-family dwellin s 1 Multifamily dwellings 10.75 1.5 Nursing homes and assisted living facilities 10.25 per bed 0.5 per bed RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT USES (ver 1,000 square feet of gioss floor area unless otherwise specified) Public and private parks and trails To be determined during land use approval rocess Event entertainment indoor or outdoor 1 -per 8 seats 11 per 5 seats Theaters 1 per 4 seats 11 per 2.7 seats INSTITUTIONAL USES (per 1,000 square feet of net floor area unless otherwise s ecified Hospitals 11 per bed 11.5 per bed Police and fire stations 2 (12) Landscaping; (a) Surface parkins: lots shall be landscaped in accordance with PMC 25.180.070. (b) Single-family detached and attached residences and duplexes shall be landscaped in accordance with PMC 25.180.050(4). (c) Single -use commercial property shall be screened in accordance with 25.180.050(3). Commercially used property in multistory and/or mixed-use buildings are exempt from landscaping requirements. (13) Transportation (a) The internal transportation network of the Waterfront District shall be designed to maximum multi -modal travel options. All transportation infrastructure shall meet the intent of the City Complete Streets Ordinance (PMC 12.15) and comply with the International Fire Code. Dedication of public riaht-of-wav is not required when private streets are used. (14) Design Standards (Transportation) (a) Speed Limits: 20 MPH (b) Sidewalk Widths: • Residential: Minimum 6' • Commercial/Mixed Use: Minimum: 10' (c) Local Access Streets: Driving Lane Minimum width: 11' Parkins; Lane Minimum width: 8' Dedicated Bicycle Lane: minimum width: 5' (where included) Ordinance — Formation of WD District - 10 (d) Allem • Minimum: 20' width (e) Private Street/Lane: (i) Private street improvements for streets providing access to uses which are not single-family residential shall meet the standards for Local Access Roads, at a minimum, with the exception being that sidewalk must be present on at least one side and on -street parking must be present on one side. This will result in a roadway section, with curb and gutter, that measures 31' back-to-back of curb. Street lighting will be provided Rer the type chosen at the developer's discretion. (ii) Private street improvements for streets providing access to single-family residential uses shall be designed to meet International Fire Code requirements for fire apparatus, including_ pavement markings and signage for "No Parking — Fire Lane." Sidewalks are not required when pedestrian paths are provided with a design accommodating_ pedestrian circulation which is separated from vehicle traffic movements. Streets (iii) lighting will be provided per the type chosen at the developer's discretion. Private streets must not interfere with vehicle, public transportation or non -motorized access to public areas, and may not preclude the (iv) connection of the transportation system. Storm water facilities must be designed to treat and retain all storm water on-site without any runoff entering City of Pasco right- of -way. (v) Every private street within the district shall be named, and names shall be clearly posted in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standard. Section 3. This ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after approval, passage and publication as required by law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, this 19th day of January, 2021. Saul Martinez Mayor ATTEST: Debra Barham, CMC City Clerk Published: 1 ZZI 41 Z/ Ordinance — Formation of WD District - 11 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kerrson Law LLC City Attorney V79S,1-3