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COZ 1515 2015 03936 1000.00 EXHIBIT 2 Page 1 of 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- 9. Will approval of the proposed amendment set a precedent for other similar proposals or uses? Will this deter the use, improvement or development of adjacent property in accordance with the existing Zoning Districts? Please explain: 10. Will the proposed amendment encourage more private investments which will be beneficial to the redevelopment of a deteriorated area? Please explain: 11. Will the proposed amendment combat any economic segregation and allow greater choice in the market? Please explain. 12. Will the proposed amendment create conflict between potential land uses and transportation patterns? Or safety concerns? Please explain: Summary of City forms required: Application – General Form Change of Zone Supplemental Information Environmental and Salmonids Checklist (SEPA) January 2015 EXHIBIT 2 Page 2 of 4 SEE ATTACHED SEE ATTACHED SEE ATTACHED SEE ATTACHED ---PAGE BREAK--- Change‐of‐Zone Supplemental Information The following questions will be reviewed by both the Planning Commission and City Council as a means of assisting in their consideration of change‐of‐zone requests. 1. Does the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare require the adoption of the proposed amendment? Please explain: Yes, the proposed zone change is consistent with a recent comprehensive plan amendment and will allow for the expansion of the adjacent local business. 2. Are there sites presently available on the market which are correctly zoned for the proposed use? Are these sites within a 1/2 mile of the proposed site? Within 1 mile of the proposed site? If yes, please indicate the general location of the site(s) and the reasons why these sites are not proposed to be utilized: No, the intent of the zone change is for the expansion of the adjacent local business. This is the only area for them to expand as they are bound by two roadways and a canal on three of the four property boundaries. The applicant is planning for future growth of the City of Kennewick. 3. Is the proposed amendment consistent with the existing land use pattern in the area? Please explain. Yes. The proposed amendment is consistent with the existing land use pattern of the neighboring properties that surround the site. The area to the west of the site is also zoned commercial general and identified as commercial in the City of Kennewick Comprehensive Plan. 4. Are the existing uses, in the area, in conformance with the area's zoning classification? If no, please explain the differences: Yes. The existing land uses of the surrounding property are residential and meet the City of Kennewick's zoning classification. 5. Will the proposed amendment create an isolated district, or introduce a more intense land use to the area? Please explain. No. The proposed zone will continue the existing commercial general zone located to the west of the subject parcel, consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. 6. Does the existing zoning prohibit reasonable use of the property? Please explain. No, but changes the zone will allow encourage development of the site. 7. Will any residential character, in the immediate area, be adversely affected by the proposed amendment? If yes or maybe, please explain: No. 8. Will property values in the vicinity be changed by the proposed amendment? If yes or maybe, please explain: No. Property values in the vicinity of the site are anticipated to remain the same. However the values of the subject property may increase. 9. Will approval of the proposed amendment set a precedent for other similar proposals or uses? Will this deter the use, improvement or development of adjacent property in accordance with the existing Zoning Districts? Please explain: EXHIBIT 2 Page 3 of 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- No. The proposed amendment meets the intent of the Comprehensive Plan of the City and will not set a negative precedent. The proposal will encourage the use, improvement and development. 10. Will the proposed amendment encourage more private investments which will be beneficial to the redevelopment of a deteriorated area? Please explain: Yes. The proposed zone change will allow for the site to be developed which will provide the opportunity for the expansion of a local business. This in turn has the opportunity to increase the tax base of the city. 11. Will the proposed amendment combat any economic segregation and allow greater choice in the market? Please explain. Not applicable. 12. Will the proposed amendment create conflict between potential land uses and transportation patterns? Or safety concerns? Please explain: No. The proposed zone change is consistent with the existing land uses as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Existing access to the site is provided via 10th Ave. Any future development of the site will require a traffic analysis which will identify any off‐site or onsite traffic issues or site safety concerns associated with the proposed development. EXHIBIT 2 Page 4 of 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- EXHIBIT 3 Page 1 of 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- EXHIBIT 3 Page 2 of 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- EXHIBIT 3 Page 3 of 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- EXHIBIT 3 Page 4 of 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- EXHIBIT 3 Page 5 of 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- TRAVELAND RV Zone Change ZC 15‐16/ PLN‐2015‐03936 EXHIBIT 3 Page 6 of 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- US-395 W 10TH AVE W 8TH PL S ELY ST Schatz Property Zone Change Request ¹ 125 Feet Parcel # 102893000012000 & 102893000013000 Proposed Rezone from RL to CG EXHIBIT 4 Page 1 of 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- 100 ft 1 : 2160 1in : 180ft This plan is suitable for informational use only. City of Kennewick accepts no liability for any error whatsoever. Produced by CITY\wesr 10:12 12/28/2015 Page 1 of 1 Print Preview 12/28/2015 http://cokgisweb02/gisdataviewer/commands/printadvanced/print_preview_landscape.asp EXHIBIT 5 Page 1 of 1 Area of zone change from RL to CG ---PAGE BREAK--- Subject Property City Limits Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Open Space Commercial Industrial Public Facility Land Use Designations Comprehensive Plan Amendment 15-05 LDR to C 0 250 500 Feet EXHIBIT 6 Page 1 of 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- Community Planning Department 210 West 6th Avenue Kennewick, WA 99336 Phone: (509) 585‐4280 [EMAIL REDACTED] DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE FILE/PROJECT NUMBER: CPA 15-05/PLN-2015-01291 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Change 0.7 acres designated Low Density Residential to Commercial PROPONENT: J-U-B Engineers LOCATION OF PROPOSAL, INCLUDING STREET ADDRESS, IF ANY: 2622 & 2624 W. 10th Ave. LEAD AGENCY: City of Kennewick DETERMINATION: The City of Kennewick has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the City. This information is available to the public on request. Application for other required permits may require further review under SEPA procedures. There is no comment period for this DNS. This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197‐11‐355. There is no further comment period on the DNS. This DNS is issued under 197‐11‐340(2); the City will not act on this proposal for fifteen days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by . After the review period has elapsed, all comments received will be evaluated and the DNS will be retained, modified, or withdrawn as required by SEPA regulations. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Gregory McCormick, AICP POSITION/TITLE: Community Planning Director ADDRESS: 210 W 6th Ave., P.O. Box 6108, Kennewick, WA 99336 PHONE: (509) 585‐4463 Changes, modifications and /or additions to the checklist have been made on the attached Environmental Checklist Review. This DNS is subject to the attached conditions: No conditions. See attached condition(s). Date: August 10, 2015 Signature: Appeal: An appeal of this determination must be submitted to the Community Planning Department within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date issued. This appeal must be written and make specific factual objections to the City’s threshold determination. Appeals shall be conducted in conformance with Section 4.12.090(9) of the Kennewick Municipal Code and the required fees pursuant to the City’s adopted Fee Schedule shall be paid at time of appeal submittal. Copies of this DNS were emailed to: • Benton Clean Air Authority • Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation • Department of Ecology SEPA Register • Department of Fish & Wildlife • Department of Natural Resources • Washington State Department of Transportation EXHIBIT 7 page 1 of 1