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Staff Report CPA 13-06 1 STAFF REPORT CPA 13‐06 Community Planning Anthony Muai City of Kennewick Planner To: Planning Commission Date: August 19, 2013 PROPOSAL: Change 1 acre from Low Density Residential to Public Facility APPLICANT & OWNER: City of Kennewick (210 W. 6th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336) SITE INFORMATION Size: 1 acre Location: 5500 W. 10th Ave. Topography: Flat Existing Comprehensive Plan Designation: Low Density Residential Existing Zoning: Residential, Suburban (RS) Existing Land Use: Single‐family residence EXHIBITS Exhibit A‐1: Aerial map Exhibit A‐2: Land Use map Exhibit A‐3: Zoning map Exhibit A‐4: Application Exhibit A‐5: Environmental Determination Exhibit A‐6: Public Comment ---PAGE BREAK--- Staff Report CPA 13-06 2 APPLICATION PROCESS Application Submitted May 1, 2013 Application routed for comments June 17, 2013 A property posting sign notifying the public of a public hearing on this request was posted on the site on July 15, 2013 Determination of Non‐Significance (ED 13‐20) issued on July 11, 2013 Appeal Period for ED 13‐20 ended July 30, 2013 Notice of Hearing published August 4, 2013 Notice of Hearing mailed July 31, 2013 SURROUNDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ZONING AND LAND USES North Comprehensive Plan – Low Density Residential Zoning – Residential, Suburban (RS) Existing Land Uses – Single‐family residential South Comprehensive Plan – Low Density Residential Zoning – Residential, Suburban (RS) Existing Land Uses – Single‐family residential East Comprehensive Plan – Low Density Residential Zoning – Residential, Suburban (RS) Existing Land Uses – Single‐family residential West Comprehensive Plan – Low Density Residential Zoning – Residential, Suburban (RS) Existing Land Uses – Single‐family residential REGULATORY CONTROLS City of Kennewick Comprehensive Plan Kennewick Municipal Code Title 4 Kennewick Municipal Code Title 18 DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST The applicant has requested a change to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map for 1 acre from Low Density Residential to Public Facility. This request is being made to set the property aside for a future fire station. COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 4 (ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES) KMC 4.12.110(7): Approval Criteria. The City may approve Comprehensive Plan Amendments and area‐wide zone map amendments if it finds that (analysis is italicized): 1. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment; The proposed amendment is being made to set aside the property for a future fire station. The proposed fire station will back up existing stations as well as provide service to the southwest area of the City. 2. The proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW and with the portion of the City’s adopted comprehensive plan not affected by the amendment; ---PAGE BREAK--- Staff Report CPA 13-06 3 This amendment is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW and with the portion of the City’s adopted comprehensive plan not affected by the amendment. 3. The proposed amendment corrects an obvious mapping error; This request does not correct a mapping error. 4. The proposed amendment addresses an identified deficiency in the Comprehensive Plan. This request addresses an identified deficiency in fire service in this area of Kennewick. The Kennewick Fire Department and Benton County Fire District #1 have an interlocal agreement to provide services in each other’s jurisdiction depending who is closest to the incident. In the next few years, several Benton County Fire District #1 stations will be closing necessitating a need for at least 3 new stations in various parts of the City, including the proposal site. KMC 4.12.110(8): Additional Factors. The City must also consider the following factors prior to approving Comprehensive Plan Amendments: 1. The effect upon the physical environment; The site is currently developed with a single‐family home and large out building. The existing buildings would be demolished to construct the new fire station. Development of the new fire station would increase the impervious surface in the area and all storm water runoff would be required to be handled on site. 2. The effect on open space and natural features including, but not limited to topography, streams, rivers, and lakes; The site is flat and the surrounding areas are developed with single‐family homes. There are no water bodies in the vicinity. 3. The compatibility with and impact on adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhoods; The proposal is not necessarily compatible with single‐family development and Low Density Residential designation, however, the proposed fire station provides a vital service to the community, especially the surrounding neighborhoods. A new station in this area will provide better emergency fire and medical services to the surrounding neighborhoods. 4. The adequacy of, and impact on community facilities, including utilities, roads, public transportation, parks, recreation, and schools; The proposed amendment will impact the transportation system minimally in the area. Impacts will occur only when an emergency call is received. Detailed impacts will be assessed and mitigation provided for during the project review phase. Existing utilities are adequate to serve residential development. Utilities are available and adequate to serve a new fire station. There will be no impact to public transportation, parks, recreation or schools. 5. The quantity and location of land planned for the proposed land use type and density and the demand for such land There is one other site set aside for a future fire station located on W. 10th Ave. near the five‐corners area. There is demand for a future fire station in other areas of Kennewick, however fire stations are permitted in all zoning districts and a comprehensive plan and/or rezone is not required. 6. The current and projected project density in the area ---PAGE BREAK--- Staff Report CPA 13-06 4 The density will decrease very minimally if/when the existing home is demolished for the construction of the fire station. Densities will not increase with this project. 7. The effect, if any upon other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan The proposal will aid in meeting the City Council’s adopted levels of service for Fire and EMS response times contained in the Comprehensive Plan. PUBLIC COMMENT Staff has received no public comment concerning the proposal to date. AGENCY COMMENTS Staff has received no agency comment concerning the proposal to date. FINDINGS 1. The applicant and owner is City of Kennewick (210 W. 6th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336). 2. The site is located at 5500 W. 10th Ave. 3. The request is to change the Comprehensive Plan land use designation of one acre from Low Density Residential to Public Facility. 4. A property posting sign notifying the public of a public hearing on this request was posted on the site on July 15, 2013. 5. The application was received on May 1, 2013 and was routed for review to various City Departments and other local, state and federal agencies for comment on June 17, 2013. 6. The site is currently served by City sewer and water in W. 10th Ave. 7. Access to the site is currently provided from W. 10th Ave. 8. The proposed amendment is adjacent to Commercial, Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential lands. 9. A Determination of Non‐Significance (ED 13‐20) was issued on July 11, 2013 for this application. The appeal period for the determination ends on July 30, 2013. 10. Notice of the public hearing for this application was published in the Tri‐City Herald on August 4, 2013. Notices were also mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the site on July 31, 2013. 11. The proposed amendment is being made to set aside the property for a future fire station. The proposed fire station will back up existing stations as well as provide service to the southwest area of the City. 12. The proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW (Growth Management Act). 13. The proposed amendment does not correct an obvious mapping error. ---PAGE BREAK--- Staff Report CPA 13-06 5 14. The proposed amendment addresses an identified deficiency in the Comprehensive Plan by providing Fire and Emergency Medical services to this area of Kennewick and providing backup to other areas within Kennewick to help meet Council adopted levels of service contained in the Comprehensive Plan. CONCLUSIONS 1. Pursuant to Chapter 4.08 of the Kennewick Municipal Code, the lead agency has determined that the proposed amendment does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. 2. The proposal will change the Comprehensive Plan land use designation of one acre from Low Density Residential to Public Facility. 3. The area surrounding the proposed amendment is Low Density Residential. 4. The proposed amendment is consistent with the City of Kennewick Comprehensive Plan and will have minimal impact on other aspects of the plan. 5. The proposed amendment will not increase population densities. 6. Future development of the site may impact traffic in the area. At the time of development, additional SEPA review will be required to evaluate the associated impacts. Recommendation Staff has reviewed the application and recommends that the Planning Commission concur with the findings and conclusions contained in staff report CPA 13‐06 and recommend approval to City Council. Motion I move that the Planning Commission concur with the findings and conclusions in staff report CPA 13‐06 and recommend to City Council approval of the request. ---PAGE BREAK--- CPA 13‐06 Aerial Map Exhibit A-1 ---PAGE BREAK--- CPA 13‐06 Existing Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Low Density Residential Exhibit A-2 ---PAGE BREAK--- CPA 13‐06 Zoning Map Residential, Suburban Residential, Manufactured Home Residential, Low Exhibit A-3 ---PAGE BREAK--- Exhibit A-4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Exhibit A-4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Exhibit A-5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Exhibit A-5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Exhibit A-5 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Anthony Muai From: Woody Fowler [[EMAIL REDACTED]] Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 6:06 PM To: Anthony Muai Subject: Re: question to change of status to 5500 w 10th ave Anthony thank i now have enough info...... it is not retail or private. I support fire stations and our city's use for the greater good of the community thanks i wont need further clarification0. thanks again woody1 Woody Woodrow & Beth Fowler 2409 S. Edison St. Kennewick, WA. 99338-2515 [PHONE REDACTED] http://validationcard.blogspot.com/ "The task is not to see what has never been seen before, ----but to think what has never been thought before, about what you see every day." Erwin Schrodinger On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 1:48 PM, Anthony Muai <[EMAIL REDACTED]> wrote: Hello Woody, I received 2 emails from you (this one I am replying to and one that requests a copy of the project). I will be replying to both in this email. Exhibit A-6 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 I can send you the entire file if you would like or I can send the staff report when it becomes available, which should be by the end of this week. The report and file only deal with the change of land use designation. There will also be a request to rezone the property in the future to Public Facility and a separate public hearing for that request. The land use designation change is the first step towards a rezone as required by state law. The Public Facility designation is set aside for public entities and services and does not allow general retail uses. The City has purchased this property for a potential future fire station, however according to the fire chief, the City will need additional property to build it. This process basically designates the property to be used by the City for a public purpose and sets aside the property for future use by the City for a fire station. Should the additional land be acquired it would also undergo this same process (comprehensive plan land use change and rezone) and then the typical permitting process for building a fire station. During the permitting phase, traffic impacts will be addressed. They will likely be minimal, however there will likely be a light in front of the fire station that will be flashing yellow at all times unless an emergency where it will go solid red in both directions on 10th to allow the fire engines to get out. I apologize for the lack of information in the notice, however the state law is very specific on how long a notice can be and what it is required to contain. At the rezone stage, I will be sure to fit in some additional information. If you would still like a copy of the file or the report, once finished, please let me know and I will provide you whatever information you would like. Also, feel free to email me or give me a call if you have any other questions. Anthony Muai Planner City of Kennewick Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. From: Woody Fowler [mailto:[EMAIL REDACTED]] Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 12:21 PM To: Anthony Muai Subject: question to change of status to 5500 w 10th ave Exhibit A-6 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 I understand the request for "public facility" but this does not reveal the intent or purpose or need or reason for the request. how will this change the use of this lot? what public facility is being considered? is there new owners wanting to change use? or is it the present owners? does this change the residential front to commercial? the driveway and that corner are up to the sidewalk.......... what about traffic to enter and exit? there is not light, will a traffic light be needed for safety for 10 ave flow? after so many yrs of use as residential, why the need for change.? i realize they sell cement figures..... is this the increase for that business? I would like to know the intended use with this change before the meeting to grasp what we are considering. "Public facility" is far to nebulous for us to consider. Please be more open and forthcoming in just what this is about. Exhibit A-6 ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Woody Woodrow & Beth Fowler 2409 S. Edison St. Kennewick, WA. 99338-2515 [PHONE REDACTED] http://validationcard.blogspot.com/ "The task is not to see what has never been seen before, ----but to think what has never been thought before, about what you see every day." Erwin Schrodinger Exhibit A-6