REGULAR MEETING: December 4, 2018 – 6:30 P.M. COMMISSIONER's MEETING ROOM Franklin County Courthouse Entrance at Main Door

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FRANKLIN COUNTY

PLANNING COMMISSION

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING: December 4, 2018 – 6:30 P.M. COMMISSIONER’S MEETING ROOM Franklin County Courthouse Entrance at Main Door – 1016 North 4 th Avenue, Pasco, WA

OPEN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – 6:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

Current Planning Commission Members/Districts/Terms:

Member District Term Expires Mike Vincent Columbia River West Area August 1, 2021 Roger Lenk Riverview/Pasco UGAB August 27, 2022 Layton Lowe Connell/Kahlotus Area (Combined) December 9, 2019 Claude Pierret Snake River Area May 4, 2019 Brent Stenson Riverview/Pasco UGAB January 31, 2019 Mike Corrales Basin City Area May 1, 2020 Melinda Didier Eltopia Area March 1, 2020

DECLARATION OF QUORUM

APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approval of (or requested changes to) Agenda for December 4, 2018

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 4, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting 2. Approval of Minutes from the October 2, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting

PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM #1 – SUB 2018-02/ SEPA 2018-17 , “Spencer Estates Phase 3,” an application (preliminary plat) to subdivide approximately 25 acres of land into 38 single-family residential lots. The land is zoned Residential Suburban RS-20. The proposal includes the creation of new public road and extension of the City of Pasco’s water system. On-site sewage (septic) systems will be used. The subdivision would be located within the City of Pasco Urban Growth Area, at the northwest corner of Burns Road and Kohler Road in Franklin County.

APPLICANT: Big Sky Developers (David Greeno), 12406 Eagle Reach Court, Pasco

OWNER : Chubby Cherries et al.

1. Open Public Hearing Planning Commission Packet | December 4, 2018 | Page Page 2 of 108 a. Staff Report b. Proponents c. Opponents d. Clarification of Public Statements/Questions 2. Close Public Hearing 3. Planning Commission Discussion 4. Recommendation/Motion/Finding of Fact

PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM #2 – CUP 2018-06/ SEPA 2018-18, an application to allow the conversion of a barn to a single-family residence. A Conditional Use Permit is needed to allow the project to deviate from the Residential Design Standards for projects within Urban Growth Areas. The property is addressed 2615 N Road 68, Pasco.

APPLICANT : Steve West, 2699 N. Road 68, Pasco WA 99302

OWNER : Steve West

1. Open Public Hearing a. Staff Report b. Proponents c. Opponents d. Clarification of Public Statements/Questions 2. Close Public Hearing 3. Planning Commission Discussion 4. Recommendation/Motion/Finding of Fact

ADJOURN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

OPEN PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: FRANKLIN COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE A. Utilities Element B. Capital Facilities Element C. Receive Public Comments on the Comprehensive Plan

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FRANKLIN COUNTY

PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Planning Commission Public Hearing Procedures, Protocols and Etiquette

The Planning Commission Process: Hearing Tips, Protocols and Etiquette:

The Planning Commission is a seven (7) member volunteer Please speak clearly. State your name and address board that is appointed by the Board of County for the record; Commissioners.

This public hearing is the ‘only’ open record hearing for a land Speak only when recognized by the Chair; use application and is the public’s opportunity to speak in Focus your testimony on the matter at hand, state favor or against an application. The Planning Commission is only the relevant facts and opinions; not a "final" decision making committee but rather makes "recommendations" to the elected officials for the different Avoid repetitive testimony. If another witness has applications they review. The purpose of the ‘open record made similar points please make note of it in the public hearing’ is for the Commission to gather factual record and state that you concur with the previous information to assist them in formulating their speaker; recommendations. The hearing is not a debate or a question and answer session with the audience . Please be prepared to limit your comments to five (5)

Copies of the agenda and staff reports are available in the minutes per speaker per item. When large groups are hearing room. Please ask staff if you have any questions. present, the Chair may reduce the time per speaker

(usually to three minutes each); The Public Hearing: Speaking time may not be deferred to another The Chair will introduce the item on the agenda. The public witness; hearing will be “opened” and Staff will be requested to give a summary of the Staff report. Do not speak to the Commission unless you step forward to the middle of the room or near a podium; 1. The Chair will request input from proponents (people in favor of the application). Please step forward to the Exhibits (photographs, letters, maps) become part of middle of the room or near a podium and state your name the permanent record and cannot be returned; and address for the record before stating your testimony.

2. The Chair will request input from opponents (people The Commission’s hearings are conducted in a not in favor of the application). Please step forward to courtroom-like environment and audience conduct the middle of the room or near a podium and state your shall be in accordance with courtroom etiquette. name and address for the record before stating your Clapping, cheering, speaking out of order or testimony. disorderly conduct are not appropriate and are grounds for removal from the hearing room by order 3. The Chair will ask the public for any clarification of of the Chair. Pagers and cellular phones should be statements or questions . Also the Planning Commission turned off or placed on vibrate as to not disturb the members may ask questions of proponents and hearing. opponents. Please step forward to the middle of the room or near a podium and state your name and address for the Please contact the Planning and Building Department record before stating your testimony. at 545-3521 if you have questions.

4. The Chair will “close” the public hearing .

5. The Chair will allow for Planning Commission Member discussion only . Once deliberation has ended The Chair will ask for a motion for recommendation with findings of fact and/or conditions.

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September 4, 2018

DRAFT MINUTES

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FRANKLIN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 4, 2018

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Claude Pierret, Brent Stenson, Mike Vincent, Layton Lowe, Melinda Didier and Roger Lenk

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Mike Corrales

STAFF PRESENT:

Contract Planner Nicole Stickney (AHBL, Inc).

Rebeca Gilley and Julie Michel were present from the Planning and Building Department and Matt Mahoney attended from Public Works.

The Franklin County Planning Commission was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. by Planning Commission Chairperson Claude Pierret. A quorum was present.

Chair Pierret stated a Rezone application, File #ZC 2018-04, for Moore and Pardini was scheduled for this evening but had to be rescheduled for the October meeting.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (Minutes/Agenda):

Chair Pierret asked for a motion for approval.

Commissioner Didier made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as written.

Commissioner Vincent seconded the motion.

Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCTION:

Chair Pierret read the following:

“It is now time for the Public Hearing Portion of our Meeting” Good evening and welcome:

Here are the ground rules for tonight’s hearing:

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anywhere except at the podium. These proceedings are required by law to be recorded and the recording equipment cannot pick up comments that are not given at the microphone; 2. All comments and questions shall be addressed to the Planning Commission, should be relevant to the application and not be of a personal nature; 3. Each speaker shall have FIVE minutes to provide testimony; 4. Avoid repetitive comments; 5. If there are a large number of speakers who are part of a group or organization, please select a representative to speak on behalf of the group; 6. Behavior such as clapping, booing, hissing or remarks is prohibited. Every citizen here tonight should have the opportunity to testify without such distractions.

Are there any questions regarding the Public Hearing ground rules?”

Chair Pierret asked the Commission members to keep in mind that the Planning Commission is prohibited by law from communicating with members of the public on the subject matter of these hearings except in these hearings. Chair Pierret also stated that the Planning Commission may not participate in a decision in which there is an appearance of conflict of interest to the average person. He asked,

“As to the matters which are before us today has anyone:

- Had any ex parte communications, - Have any ownership interests in the properties, - Have any business dealings with proponents or opponents of the matters, or - Have business associates or immediate family who may be either benefited or harmed by a decision in these matters?”

Chair Pierret asked if any Commission Member had declaration regarding any of the items on the agenda.

Commissioner Didier said that she and her husband do business with Mr. Dockstader. Chair Pierret asked if Commissioner Didier was declaring and Commissioner Didier said that she was just letting the panel know, and that she can be fair and impartial.

Chair Pierret asked if anyone in the audience would object to any Commission Member hearing any of the items on the agenda. There were no objections. He proceeded by stating,

“The order of the hearing shall be as follows:

1. Planning staff shall provide a staff report; the Commission may ask questions of staff; 2. The applicant or applicant’s representative(s) presentation; 3. Other testimony in FAVOR of the request; 4. Testimony either neutral or against the request; 5. Final Staff comments; 6. Clarification of public statements that occurred during the testimony portion of the public hearing; 7. Close the Public Hearing and Planning Commission discussion of the proposed action.” Chair Pierret then asked “Are there any procedural questions before we begin the public hearing?”

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OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:

Public Hearing opened at 7:06 pm.

ITEM #1 – CUP 2018-04 & SEPA 2018-12

The application for a Conditional Use Permit and SEPA review is to establish an Event Center. The proposed activities would include private events (weddings, birthdays, etc.) and would take place primarily outdoors.

APPLICANT: Stacey K Miles, 1614 Davison Ave Richland, WA

OWNER: Randy Mullen

STAFF REPORT

Mrs. Stickney provided a summary of the written staff report. She explained the request is an application to allow private events that would vary in the number of quests from 100 to 200 people. Address of the property is 220 Carr Rd, Pasco, WA.

Mrs. Stickney said that one additional comment letter was received after the Staff report was prepared. The letter, dated August 29th, 2018, is from the Department of Ecology and was regarding the SEPA application. There were copies available at the meeting.

Mrs. Stickney explained the findings of fact and the conditions of approval in detail.

Mrs. Stickney closed the report to the Planning Commission suggesting a Positive Recommendation with six (6) suggested findings of fact and eighteen (18) suggested conditions of approval.

Commissioner Stenson asked Mrs. Stickney how the requirement for 75 feet or more from the source of sound was derived. Mrs. Stickney explained that the requirement was based on the Franklin County Noise Ordinance.

Commissioner Didier asked about the outdoor lighting. Commissioner Didier wants to be sure lighting will be contained to the area and does not interfere with the surrounding property owners. Mrs. Stickney said the Franklin County Code is not very strong in its discussion about outdoor lighting. Commissioner Didier wanted to know if there is a site inspection. Mrs. Stickney said no.

Commissioner Lenk spoke about the liquor license. Commissioner Lenk wanted to know if the Conditional Use Permit was attached to the applicant or the property owner. Mrs. Stickney read the Conditions of Approval #18: “This permit applies to the described land and shall be for the above named individual and/or his heirs and/ or assigns. The permit cannot be transferred to another site”. Chair Pierret asked if the applicant wished to speak.

APPLICANT: Stacey K Miles, 1614 Davison Ave, Richland, WA. She stated that she is the owner/operator of Stone Ridge Event Center located on Burden Blvd in Pasco. Ms. Miles has been at Stone Ridge for three years and in the event planning business for the past ten years. She said that in her experience there have been no noise complaints and no issues with traffic. She continued by explaining that the proposed event center will have an in-house DJ, her fiancé, who Planning Commission Packet | December 4, 2018 | Page Page 8 of 108 DRAFT MINUTES

owns a local DJ company. The estimated number of events per year for the proposal were based off of past events at Stone Ridge Event Center. Ms. Miles stated in the application that the proposed event center would host around 20 to 30 events per year.

Ms. Miles said the guests of the event center would be required to apply for a Banquet Permit through the State of Washington. She said there will be Washington State licensed servers handling the alcohol, and monitoring alcohol consumption on site.

The property is currently owned by Randy Mullen. Ms. Miles says that she is in the process of purchasing the property but the sale is contingent on the approval of the Conditional Use Permit.

PROPONENTS: None OPPONENTS:

None

Public Testimony closed at 7:29 pm.

PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION

Chair Pierret asked about the proximity of a crop dusting airstrip to the proposed event center. He expressed concern that there is a potential for complaints from the guests. He stated that the location of the proposed event center is in a Right to Farm area.

Ms. Miles says that she has talked with the owner of the crop dusting business (Air Trac Inc) and she will inform the guests of the facility.

Commissioner Stenson questioned why the application (SEPA Checklist) says there will be no commercial vehicles. Ms. Miles explained that she was confused about what a commercial vehicle is.

Chair Pierret asked for a motion for CUP 2018-04.

Commissioner Lowe made a motion for a positive recommendation for CUP 2018-04 with the six (6) suggested findings of fact and eighteen (18) suggested conditions of approval.

Commissioner Lenk seconded.

Vote: CUP 2018-04

Brent Stenson – yes Claude Pierret – yes Mike Vincent – yes Layton Lowe - yes Roger Lenk – yes Melinda Didier - yes

Motion was approved.

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Planning Commission will forward a Positive Recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners with six (6) suggested findings of fact and eighteen (18) suggested conditions of approval.

ITEM #2 ZC 2018-03 and SEPA 2018-13

A proposal for a zoning designation change from Agricultural Production 20 (AP 20) to General Industrial (I-2) for approximately 8 acres.

Public Hearing opened at 7:40 pm

APPLICANT: George Dockstader, 6119 Burden Blvd, Ste A, Pasco, WA

OWNER: Glen & Diane Roundy, 1281 Falls Rd, Pasco, WA

STAFF REPORT

Mrs. Stickney provided a summary of the written staff report. The portion of the parcel to be rezoned is contiguous with other I-2 zoning in the North Pasco Industrial Area.

Mrs. Stickney said no letters from the public were received and no comments on the SEPA determination were received. Mrs. Stickney said additional material was received after the staff report (copies provided). Correspondence (essentially form letters) came from the Department of Ecology and Bonneville Power Administration each with no objections. Mrs. Stickney said these will not change the staff recommendation.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a POSITIVE recommendation with five (5) findings of fact and three (3) conditions of approval to the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners. Mrs. Stickney stated that staff recommends one change to the staff report, to add a proposed condition (1)(c) that would state “The area to be rezoned is contiguous to existing I-2 lands, and is not a ’spot zone’.”

Chair Pierret asked if the applicant or applicant’s representative wish to speak.

Applicant: George Dockstader did not speak at the podium, but simply stated this is very straight forward, the request is just complying with the Comprehensive Plan.

No comments in favor or against.

Public testimony closed at 7:47 pm

FINAL STAFF COMMENTS:

Commissioner Didier asked staff if the rezone was just to comply with the Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Stickney said once rezoned, the property may be short platted in the future.

Commissioner Lenk expressed discomfort with the possibility that something else will be done with the property after rezoning. Mrs. Stickney explained that the current proposal is for a re-zone and that is the request that is to be considered at the present time.

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Commissioner Didier made a motion to approve ZC 2018-03 with the five (5) findings of fact and three (3) conditions of approval as listed in the staff report, with an amendment to add condition (1)(c) as presented by staff.

Commissioner Stenson seconded.

Vote: ZC 2018-03

Brent Stenson – yes Claude Pierret – yes Mike Vincent – yes Layton Lowe – yes Roger Lenk – yes Melinda Didier - yes

The Planning Commission voted and approved a Positive Recommendation with five (5) findings of fact and three (3) conditions of approval to the Board of County Commissioners for ZC 2018-03, as amended.

ITEM #3 CPA 2018-02 and CPA 2018-03

A Legislative public hearing regarding requests for expansions to the Urban Growth Areas, for the City of Connell and the City of Pasco. The purpose of the hearing is to receive initial public testimony and comment for the record.

Chair Pierret read the ground rules for the hearing relating to the County Comprehensive Plan, which is a legislative item. He stated that no action would be taken at the meeting and there will be additional public hearings, with opportunities to provide further input.

Mr. Carosino, 130 Terrace Drive, Pasco, asked the Commission to clarify if there would not be any additional opportunities to provide comments in the future? It was clarified that there will be future opportunities.

Public Hearing opened at 7:56 pm

Staff Report

Mrs. Stickney said that relevant State agencies have expressed concern with several items in the UGA expansion applications and the area of most concern has to do with the City of Pasco’s Capital Facilities Plan. Mrs. Stickney said the City needs to do more planning. She further explained that the City is required to provide plans for extension of services, infrastructure, and fire protection within the UGA. Mrs. Stickney said that this first public hearing is an opportunity to briefly discuss a number of items and receive initial public comment.

Mrs. Stickney explained that this Public Hearing is to receive public comment on two (2) proposals, one from the City of Pasco to expand the UGA by over 4,000 acres and the other from the City of Connell, for around 80 acres, for a specific project in an area that would be in an Industrial Zone.

Commissioner Stenson asked how letters/correspondence are being tracked and how to find the final version of comments.

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Commissioner Lenk asked if the City of Pasco will be making amendments to their plan and taking into account the suggestions Mrs. Stickney has provided to them since the Planning Commission has not had a chance to comment.

Mrs. Stickney said the city is the proponent for the UGA expansion. She explained that the County processes the application, analyzes the information and makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. The Land Use maps for the areas located within the UGA are created by the City. The City is required to plan for facilities that will accommodate growth. Mrs. Stickney said there is a lot of work involved when applying to expand the UGA, especially at this magnitude.

Commissioner Didier asked about the process. She wanted to know if any other agency has a say in approving, will the decision fall on the Board of County Commissioners or is there any other agency such as a State Review Board or a County Review Board. Mrs. Stickney affirmed the Board of County Commissioners will have the final say unless the decision is appealed. Most agencies will wait until the final plan is done. The Plan is then sent to the Department of Commerce, who will distribute the application to a broad group of State Agencies.

Mrs. Stickney stated that SEPA has not yet been completed this project. The Department of Commerce was informed of the public hearing and following receiving notice, both the Department of Commerce and the Department of Transportation have engaged with the City of Pasco on some of the issues.

Commissioner Lenk commented that Mr. White from the City of Pasco had stated at a previous meeting said the City would be back in five years with another application. He questioned whether they should have proposed to add less acreage. Mrs. Stickney said the City has not extended their urban growth area in 10 years, growth has rapidly occurred, and the Growth Management Act requires a UGA that can accommodate the growth projected for twenty years.

Commissioner Pierret asked if someone from the City of Pasco would like to speak in favor of the project.

Michael Morales (Community Development – City of Pasco). Mr. Morales stated this is a work in progress and the city has hired a consultant to assist with the process, as the proposal was initially prepared by a city planner that has since retired. Mr. Morales said that the City of Pasco needs to plan for at least 50,000 more people. He explained that there is an entire area within the City of Pasco, the Broadmoor area, west of Road 100 that is going through its own Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process.

There are water rights issues that have to be looked at. The wastewater treatment plan’s capacity is a topic. Local Improvement Districts (LID’s) for transportation are a factor. There is a lot of land that is unable to be developed at certain densities due to lack of sewer. The city is tackling all of these items, he stated.

He said developers have to take into account the infrastructure costs. Mr. Morales stated the City does not want to place the burden on taxpayers, rather their approach is that growth pays for itself.

A new version of the Capital Facilities Plan is going to look more closely at what system improvements are needed. The city has recognized that the level of scrutiny has been increased and they need to address items and issues ahead of time.

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Commissioner Stenson asked Mr. Morales about the traffic problems and interchange issues on Road 100 and the Broadmoor area. Mr. Morales explained the process and which Agencies he has been dealing with.

Mr. Morales also asserted that the city won’t be permitting half acre lots any more.

Buck Taft, Tri Cities Airport, 3601 N 20th Ave, Pasco. Mr. Taft spoke about the request and said while the Port had expressed previous opposition in the past for 160 acres to be added to the City of Pasco’s Urban Growth Area (UGA), potentially for a new residential subdivision. However, the Port has been working with property owners and have reached an agreement to add an avigation easement. As a result, they have rescinded their initial opposition to the proposal.

Commissioner Didier asked about avigation easements and if they are standard for properties next to airports. She asked if there are any studies about this.

Mr. Taft responded that he was unsure of the answer to the question, but the airport feels it an appropriate approach and the airport consulted with WSDOT and the FAA on the topic.

Ken Poletski, 73356 N Pederson Rd, West Richland. Mr. Poletski owns Community Real Estate Group and is in favor of the UGA expansion. He explains there is a need in Franklin County for new homes and the expansion is required by law. Land is badly needed for development and housing options, particularly along the river and up north.

Chair Pierret asks if anyone would like to speak for or neutral to the proposal.

Robert Carosino, 130 Terrace Dr, Pasco. Mr Carosino strongly objects to the City of Pasco’s Urban Growth boundary expanding in the area near his home. He explained that the City’s proposal would add too many people in Franklin County. He stated the proposal is not consistent with the vision and values of Franklin County citizens. He is concerned about the destruction of farm land. He warned that growth will overburden the North-South access roads and I-82 interchanges. He discussed the potential for traffic jams and urban sprawl. He stated that the interchange at Broadmoor is inadequate for what the city is proposing there. He contended that Pasco should not be in a competition to provide the cheapest land. If the UGA is expanded, it would be better to expand eastward, not to the north, because better high access is available, and farmland there is not as productive. He said that any future environmental review should consider development on the east as an alternative. He requested that the UGA expansion, as proposed, not be approved.

Eric Wienheimer, wanted clarification whether there will be more public hearings. Mrs. Stickney stated there will be more meetings but there is no timeline at this point. Mr. Wienheimer spoke about the importance of affordable housing and the need to move forward; he stated the “sooner the better” as at the present time there are low interest rates and other factors that should be optimized.

Marisela Sanchez, who has a Prosser address, spoke next and stated that she works at Kadlec in public health and safety. Mrs. Sanchez said that there is no safe way for children to walk to schools located in certain areas, particularly west Pasco, due to a lack of basic infrastructure and facilities. She noted that the population is growing and the City should better serve those areas that are already present. She said there is no need for an increase in traffic. Neighborhoods should be developed with amenities.

Alison Cable, from Futurewise, said her organization is a non-profit working to educate the public on land use practices and noted that they have been commenting on the GMA for some time. She detailed that an area they are emphasizing is water quality and quantity. She urged consideration Planning Commission Packet | December 4, 2018 | Page Page 13 of 108 DRAFT MINUTES

of the benefits that can be realized from “right-sizing” the UGAs. It is important, she said, to keep existing cities economically vibrant. The expansion is oversized, and Futurewise has provided a letter with their comments and recommendations.

Mike Morales, City of Pasco. Mr. Morales noted that the city expansion to the east is not desirable as there is already a built environment out that direction, and those lands are identified for future economic development and industrial growth needs. In their upcoming analysis, the city will include employment growth as a topic. Robert Carosino spoke again and stated that SEPA does not allow cities to make decisions and conclusions like that on their own. Rather, the EIS must identify and consider reasonable alternatives.

Laurie Ness, 2253 Davison Ave, Richland, spoke of critical areas and mentioned climate change. She said she would like for the maps to show overlays of the critical areas. She said that because of poor planning, she does not agree with the expansion. She stated that the City of Pasco has not really shown their work and are not using the tools that are available to them.

Aaron Johnson, Mr. Johnson expressed a neutral standpoint. He does real estate development on large scale projects. He said while he is torn, it appears there is no justification for the size of the UGA and pointed out the city said they want to more proactive in facilitating increased density.

There were no other speakers on the Pasco UGA. Chair Pierret shifted the conversation to CPA 2018-02, City of Connell UGA expansion application. The City of Connell filed an application with Franklin County to expand the UGA boundary approximately 80.27 acres. The expansion request is for land to be classified as industrial by the city.

No one spoke for or against Connell’s proposed UGA boundaries.

The public hearing was closed at 9:08 pm.

COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS A member of the Planning Commission requested that future staff reports include vicinity maps which show more of the surrounding lands, and another member requested that all maps be shown as large as possible on PowerPoint slides.

ADJOURN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Regular meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.

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October 2, 2018

DRAFT MINUTES

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FRANKLIN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 2, 2018

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Claude Pierret, Brent Stenson, Layton Lowe, Roger Lenk and Mike Corrales

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Melinda Didier & Mike Vincent

STAFF PRESENT:

Contracts Planner Nicole Stickney (AHBL, Inc), MillieAnne VanDevender (AHBL, Inc)

Rebeca Gilley and Julie Michel were present from the Planning and Building Department and Matt Mahoney attended from Public Works. The new Planning & Building Director, Derrick Braaten.

The Franklin County Planning Commission was called to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. by Planning Commission Chairperson Claude Pierret. A quorum was present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (Minutes/Agenda):

Chair Claude Pierret asked for a motion for approval. The minutes from the August 28, 2018 were removed from the consent agenda and the meeting’s agenda was approved.

Commissioner Lenk made a motion to approve the minutes in order to discuss the draft minutes from the August 28, 2018 meeting. Brent Stenson seconded.

Mr. Lenk said at his first meeting [August 28, 2018] the workshop held on the Comprehensive Plan update included an extensive amount of comments from the public and he was concerned that there were no documented minutes from that meeting.

Mrs. Stickney explained that minutes were prepared for the regular, Public Hearing portion of the meeting, and that the for the workshop portion, there will be no exhausted minutes. Instead, summaries are being prepared by the consultant team. Mrs. Stickney further explained that the September meeting will have minutes because it was part of the Public Hearing but they have not yet been finished.

Mr. Lenk would like the meeting summary from the Comprehensive Plan meetings.

Commissioner Stenson asked if the Commission would like more robust meeting minutes for the Comp Plan workshops.

Mr. Lenk made a motion that workshops meetings have minutes prepared, to approve similarly to a regular public meeting.

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Commissioner Pierret asked for a second. No second for the motion. The motion failed. It was noted that if someone would like minutes, contact the Planner. Mr. Pierret then made a motion to approve the minutes as prepared by staff for the August 28th meeting.

Brent Stenson seconded. The motion was approved with Mr. Lenk voting no.

PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCTION:

Chair Claude Pierret read the following:

“It is now time for the Public Hearing Portion of our Meeting” Good evening and welcome:

Here are the ground rules for tonight’s hearing:

1. All speakers must come forward, speak into the microphone, giving their names and addresses for the record and please sign the sign in sheet. No testimony will be taken from anywhere except at the podium. These proceedings are required by law to be recorded and the recording equipment cannot pick up comments that are not given at the microphone; 2. All comments and questions shall be addressed to the Planning Commission, should be relevant to the application and not be of a personal nature; 3. Each speaker shall have FIVE minutes to provide testimony; 4. Avoid repetitive comments; 5. If there are a large number of speakers who are part of a group or organization, please select a representative to speak on behalf of the group; 6. Behavior such as clapping, booing, hissing or remarks is prohibited. Every citizen here tonight should have the opportunity to testify without such distractions.

Are there any questions regarding the Public Hearing ground rules?”

Chairperson Claude Pierret asked the Commission members to keep in mind that the Planning Commission is prohibited by law from communicating with members of the public on the subject matter of these hearings except in these hearings. Mr. Pierret also stated that the Planning Commission may not participate in a decision in which there is an appearance of conflict of interest to the average person. He asked, “As to the matters which are before us today has anyone:

Mr. Pierret asked if any Commission Member had declaration regarding any of the items on the agenda.

Commissioner Roger Lenk stated that he worked with Manuel Pardini 12 years ago but had not talked to him since, and also knows the Thompsons. Mr. Lenk stated that it would not impact the agenda items and that he can be unbiased.

Mr. Pierret asked if anyone in the audience would object to any Commission Member hearing any of the items on the agenda. There were no objections.

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The chair continued, “the order of the hearing shall be as follows:

1. Planning staff shall provide a staff report; the Commission may ask questions of staff; 2. The applicant or applicant’s representative(s) presentation; 3. Other testimony in FAVOR of the request; 4. Testimony either neutral or against the request; 5. Final Staff comments; 6. Clarification of public statements that occurred during the testimony portion of the public hearing; 7. Close the Public Hearing and Planning Commission discussion of the proposed action. Are there any procedural questions before we begin the public hearing?”

OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:

Public Hearing opened at 6:46 pm.

ITEM #1 – ZC 2018-04 & SEPA 2018-16

An application to rezone approximately 26.03 acres from the current designation of Agricultural Production 20 (AP-20) to RC-1.

APPLICANTS: Kathleen Moore, 6865 Columbia River Rd, Pasco and Gloria Pardini, 1580 Helm Drive, Pasco

OWNER: Kathleen Moore and Gloria Pardini.

STAFF REPORT

Ms. VanDevender provided a summary of the written staff report, and used powerpoint slides to show some of the information and map included in the staff report. She explained the parcel is approximately 24.73 acres, as according to the Assessor’s records. The land is currently in agricultural production, and is surrounded by lands that are vacant, developed at a very low density for residential uses, or used for agricultural production. Ms. VanDevender explained the current zoning. No letters from the public were received and no comments on the SEPA determination.

Ms. VanDevender closed the report to the Planning Commission suggesting a Positive Recommendation with five (5) suggested findings of fact and three (3) suggested conditions of approval.

Chairperson Claude Pierret asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the project.

Gloria Pardini, 1580 Helm Dr, Pasco. Mrs. Pardini said that she and Kathleen Moore inherited the property from their father and the property is currently circle irrigated. They have no plans to develop the property. Each family would like to build a home on the property.

Chairperson Pierret asked if anyone would like to speak against the project. There were none. Chairperson Claude Pierret asked if there were any clarifications. There were none.

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Commissioner Lowe asked about the acreage. Was it gross or net?

Manuel Pardini, 1580 Helm Dr., Pasco, explained that it was 26.03 gross acres and 24.7 acres net.

Public Testimony closed at 6:59 pm.

PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION

Mr. Lenk asked about the slides and questioned if all the green surrounding the parcel was RC-1. Staff provided a response.

Claude Pierret asked for a motion for ZC 2018-04.

Layton Lowe made the motion for a positive recommendation for ZC 2018-04 with the five (5) suggested finding of fact and three (3) suggested conditions of approval.

Brent Stenson seconded.

Brent Stenson – yes Claude Pierret – yes Layton Lowe - yes Roger Lenk – yes Mike Corrales -yes

Motion was approved.

Planning Commission will forward a Positive Recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners with five (5) suggested findings of fact and three (3) suggested conditions of approval.

ITEM #2 CUP 2018-05 and SEPA 2018-14

To allow a land use which requires a Conditional Use Permit for a “Group Care Facility” The proposed use is only allowed as a Conditional Use in the RS-20 Zoning District.

Public Hearing opened at 7:03 pm

APPLICANT: Roland Thompson, 2820 Road 72, Pasco

OWNER: Roland & Teri Thompson

STAFF REPORT

Mrs. Stickney provided a summary of the written staff report, and used powerpoint slides to show some of the information and map included in the staff report. She explained that the Conditional Use Permit application is for a care facility as located within the City of Pasco UGA, commonly known as the donut hole. Mrs. Stickney showed where the home was located on a vicinity map. The owners have been using the home as a Group Care Facility for quite some time. Mrs. Stickney explained the Thompsons care for medically fragile children and says the homes fits in with the neighborhood, with mature landscaping, and just recently hooked up to the City of Pasco water. Planning Commission Packet | December 4, 2018 | Page Page 19 of 108 DRAFT MINUTES

Mrs. Stickney said no letters from the public were received and no comments on the SEPA determination of nonsignificance were received.

Mrs. Stickney also stated that the agency comments were typical from Public Works and the Health Dept. She said the Washington State Fire Marshall had provided some paperwork and questioned the occupancy of the home. The State Fire Marshall would like the home to have a sprinkler and fire system. Mrs. Stickney explained that information will not be a part of the Planning Commission’s consideration, but it will be part of the record and that the decision of whether sprinklers are required is not with Franklin County.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a POSITIVE recommendation with six (6) findings of facts and nine (9) conditions of approval to the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners. Mrs. Stickney sated that Staff was recommending one change to the staff report, to add a proposed condition 2)c) that would state, “Submit application materials plus fees to comply with regulations required by the Building Department for an inspection due to the change in occupancy for the portion used by the Group Home within 60 days. Address all deficiencies within 90 days”

Commissioner Pierret asked if the applicant or applicant’s representative wish to speak.

Owner: Teri Thompson, 2820 Road 72, Pasco. Mrs. Thompson stated that she is a nurse. She and her husband took over a licensed foster care facility. The license through the State changed from Foster care to a Residential Care Facility. This home takes in children that would not be eligible for foster care. The family lives in the home, upstairs, and they have about 20 staff. Shift changes occur twice a day. Mrs. Thompson says children placed in the home are there long term. Mrs. Thompson brought up the WA State Fire Marshal inspection. Mrs. Thompson explained they had six (6) inspections over the years, and the last one was different. To comply with the Fire Marshal inspection, they could go down to five (5) children instead of caring for six (6). Mrs. Thompson says her family prefers to stay with six (6) children.

Alexis Aranzazu, 7316 W. Argent Rd, Pasco, is the Thompson’s daughter and grew up in the home. Mrs. Aranzazu shared photo albums with the Planning Commission that reflect what goes on at the home. The photos were not entered into the record. Mrs. Aranzazu grew up in the home and really enjoyed caring for the children.

Chase Thompson, 7300 W. Argent Rd, Pasco, is the Thompson’s son and also grew up in the home. Now a neighbor, Mr. Thompson said he has never heard one single complaint.

Public testimony closed at 7:47 pm

Brent Stenson made a motion to approve CUP 2018-05 with the six (6) suggested findings of facts and nine (9) suggested conditions of approval as listed in the staff report, with an amendment to add condition 2c as presented by staff.

Roger Lenk seconded.

Brent Stenson – yes Claude Pierret – yes Layton Lowe – yes Roger Lenk – yes Mike Corrales - yes

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The Planning Commission voted and approved a Positive Recommendation with six (6) findings of facts and nine (9) conditions of approval to the Board of County Commissioners for CUP 2018-05, as amended.

ADJOURN PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.

Matt Mahoney the Public Works Director introduced Derrick Braaten the new Planning & Building Director to the Planning Commission.

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AGENDA ITEM #1

- PACKET IS FORTHCOMING -

SUB 2018-02 / SEPA 2018-17

Spencer Estates Phase 3

Preliminary Plat

Applicant: Big Sky Developers (Dave Greeno)

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AGENDA ITEM #2

STAFF REPORT

CUP 2018-06 / SEPA 2018-18

Conditional Use Permit – Steve West

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FACT SHEET/STAFF REVIEW

Hearing before the Franklin County Planning Commission

Case file: CUP 2018-06 (Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA 2018-18

Hearing Date: December 4, 2018

Applicant: Steve West, 2699 N. Road 68, Pasco WA 99302

Owner: Steve West

Location: The property is addressed 2615 N Road 68, Pasco, WA 99301. The property is east of, and along, Road 68 and generally south of W. Argent Road and north of W. Wernett Road. (Parcel Number 118-561-068). The property is situated in the West ½ of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 22, Township 9 North, Range 29 East, W.M., Franklin County, Washington.

VICINITY MAP: SITE Shaded areas are within Pasco City Limits

Property size: The current property size is approximately 3.44 acres

Comp. Plan: Low Density Residential (within City of Pasco UGA)

Zoning: Residential Suburban 20 (RS-20)

Suggested Recommendation: Positive recommendation with six (6) suggested findings of fact and twelve (12) suggested conditions of approval

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Suggested Motion: I move to forward to the board of commissioners a positive recommendation of CUP 2018-06 with six (6) findings of fact and twelve (12) suggested conditions of approval.

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION:

This is a Conditional Use Permit application to allow the conversion of a barn to a single-family residence. A Conditional Use Permit is needed to allow the project to deviate from the Residential Design Standards for projects within Urban Growth Areas under Franklin County Code (FCC) Section 17.65.180. The standards of FCC 17.65.180 include a requirement that single-family homes be new site built construction, a requirement for a minimum of 32 square feet of glazing on the portion of the dwelling facing the street, and the requirement for primary driveways to terminate into an architecturally integrated garage, among other standards.

The barn is an old structure, built in or around 1952, per assessor’s records, which was moved to its present location following the demolition of a previous single family dwelling unit (the applicant obtained permits for the demolition and for moving the building).

Figure 1: Barn structure in its previous location on 2615 Figure 2: Single family home that was previously located Road 68 at the site (has been demolished) (Source: Franklin County Assessor) (Source: Franklin County Assessor)

The property is zoned RS-20 and is located within the City of Pasco’s Urban Growth Area and carries a “Low Density Residential” Land Use designation by the City of Pasco.

The following additional information about the project was included by the applicant in the SEPA checklist: Plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity: None. Site coverage: About 832 square feet for the barn and about 300 square feet of carport (or approximately 1%) of the site will be covered by buildings. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion: The irrigation system will keep loose earth around the relocated barn from becoming windblown and the remainder of the site (approximately 99% of it) is and will remain covered in grass. Waste Material: Domestic sewage. One single family sanitary septic system for house. Planning Commission Packet | December 4, 2018 | Page Page 25 of 108

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Noise: Project noise during the period of construction would only be during daytime hours. Existing structures: An existing residence was demolished recently and the existing barn was relocated. A well pump house exists on the property. Number of people to work or reside in the project: none Buildings or structures located on the site that are over 45 years old: The barn may be over 45 years old and some of the standards required could alter the character of the barn.

The applicant also provided a site plan which shows the location of the following features:  The relocated barn and potential 300 square foot carport  A gravel driveway with an access point from Road 68  The location of a septic tank, drainfield and reserve drainfield  The former locations of the barn and the previously residence (which has been demolished)  An area to the east of the barn that will require a Boundary Line Adjustment if the carport is required

A final site plan would also require an indication of setbacks from the property lines/road rights of way, and so forth.

Upon the proposed conversion to a dwelling unit, the home will consist of an 832 square foot lower level featuring a great room, kitchen/ dining area, small restroom, bedroom and an additional bedroom/ office area. Above the main floor there will be a loft area (over 5’ high) of 392 square feet featuring a loft area and including an additional restroom with laundry. There will also be a 656 square foot covered deck (porch area).

The following photograph shows the project:

Figure 1: Barn structure at the new location Figure 2: Barn structure at the new location (Picture taken Nov. 20, 2018) (Picture taken Nov. 20, 2018)

The following elevation renderings (from the building plans) show the completed proposal:

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PUBLIC NOTICE:

 The Planning Staff emailed technical review requests to Technical Agencies on November 8, 2018.

 The Planning staff mailed notices to Property Owners within 500 feet on November 8, 2018.

 A Public Notice was published in the Tri-City Herald and Franklin County Graphic on November 8, 2018.

 A sign was posted on the property on or around November 8, 2018.

SEPA:

 A SEPA Checklist was included in the application. Planning Staff [Lead Agency Responsible Official] reviewed the checklist and issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) on November 8, 2018 under WAC 197-11-340(2) which was published on the same day.

 The Washington State Department of Ecology filed the notice under SEPA # 201806292 in the state-wide SEPA Register.

 Comments on the DNS Threshold Determination were due by November 26, 2018. No comments were received and there were no appeals of the DNS.

APPLICABLE STANDARDS/CODES:

1. County Zoning-- County Code: a. Chapter 17.28 Residential Suburban 20 Zoning District b. Chapter 17.66 Use regulations Planning Commission Packet | December 4, 2018 | Page Page 27 of 108

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c. Chapter 17.82 Special Permits 2. City of Pasco Comprehensive Plan 3. Benton Franklin District Board of Health Rules and Regulations No. 2.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

No letters were received from the public before the preparation of this report. The Planning Commission will be provided any letters at the public hearing, and the public hearing will include an opportunity for public comment /testimony.

AGENCY COMMENTS/CRITERIA FOR FINDINGS OF FACT:

1. Public Works Department: Public Works has concluded (see memo, November 15, 2018) that the proposed use will not have a significant impact on the County Road System. They noted general comments and questions:

a. An approach permit is required per the County Road Approach Policy (Resolution No. 2014-123).

b. Any utility extension crossing Franklin County roads will be addressed at the time of application. See Accommodation of Utilities on County Road Right-of-Way per Resolution #2000-330 for more information.

2. Health District: The Health District has no objections provided the on-site sewer system is installed and approved as specified in the pending permit (#24359 issued August 30, 2018).

3. Franklin PUD: No comments received.

4. Fire District #3: No comments received.

5. City of Pasco: No comments received.

6. GIS / E-911: This situs address will remain as 2615 Road 68.

7. Planning and Building Department: Staff concludes the following:

a. Building permits will be required, and the following must be submitted and addressed:

 A completed Building Permit application for the structure is required with one set of WA State Engineered plans, including electronic copy.  Building Application Form (including floor plan, site plan, access permit).

b. The development standards of FCC 17.28.050 will apply to the project. The maximum lot coverage shall be forty (40) percent. The front and rear yard setbacks are 25 feet and the side yard setback is a minimum of 10 feet.

c. The applicable development standards of FCC 17.66.180 will apply to the project.

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d. FCC 17.66.180 includes the Residential Design Standards which apply within the Urban Growth Areas and Rural Shoreline Areas of Franklin County. These are standards which supplement the applicable zoning district, and which are reviewed for all building permit applications in the affected areas. The Board of County Commissioners originally adopted the standards in 2005, with an update occurring in 2011 (Ordinance 7-2005 and Ordinance 4-2011). The standards are generally meant to correspond to similar City of Pasco regulations.

The standards are listed in the table below, along with an analysis of the exception that would be needed for the applicant’s proposal:

Standard (FCC 17.66.180) A. Single-family homes shall be either new site built The applicant is proposing to convert the building construction or a newly placed factory assembled (which may be over 45 years old) to a single family structures….. residence. The proposed project will require an exception. B. The main entry doors of all dwellings must face The main entry will be on the west side (with the street on which the dwelling is addressed. covered porch) facing Road 68. The project Limited deviations from this requirement may be complies. approved by the planning director upon site plan and site design review. C. A minimum of thirty-two (32) square feet of “Glazing” refers to windows / glass. The building glazing must be on the portion of the dwelling floor plan shows two windows, measuring 3x3’ and facing the street. Dwellings with less than thirty- 6’x5’ on the west side (facing the street) for a total two (32) square feet of glazing must contain of 39 square feet of glazing, and therefore the covered porches with a minimum of a four-foot requirements will be exceeded; in addition the overhang. structure will have a covered porch with a nine-foot overhang. The project complies. D. All entry porches/landing areas must be The structure will have a covered porch with a nine- constructed as an integral part of the dwellings foot overhang. The porch will be integrated with a architecture. matching roof (Note #27 on the plans indicates the new covered deck roof will be flush with existing barn overhang). The project complies. E. The main roof of all dwellings shall have a The structure has a gambrel roof, so there are two minimum five-twelfths pitch; except dwellings with slopes on each slide. The slopes are 3:12 and less than a five-twelfths pitch legally established 18:12; averaging to approximately a 7:12 pitch. The prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified project complies. in this title shall be permitted to be rebuilt, altered, enlarged or remodeled without the roof being changed to a five-twelfths pitch. F. All eave overhangs shall be a minimum of twelve The plan notes (#27) indicate that existing roof (12) inches. overhang is approximately 12”. The project complies. G. Dwellings with four-twelfths pitch roofs may be Not applicable. permitted provided the main roof includes one or more secondary roofs intersecting the main roof at right angles. The secondary roof(s) must have separate, elevated eaves. This provision does not apply to false or artificial dormers. H. All foundations must be poured concrete or The foundation is poured concrete. The project masonry block. complies. I. All dwellings must be positively connected to The project complies. foundations, meeting seismic and wind loading standards for Franklin County, Washington. Planning Commission Packet | December 4, 2018 | Page Page 29 of 108

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J. No more than twelve (12) inches of foundation The location is relatively flat, and therefore the wall can be exposed on the walls facing a street. project is capable of meeting this requirement after any final grading. The project complies. K. All siding must be of durable materials, such as The structure exterior will have new T-111 plywood brick, masonry, stucco, vinyl, exterior grade wood, siding. The project complies. exterior grade composites all with a life span of at least twenty (20) years under normal conditions. L. All siding must extend below the top of the The structure exterior will have new T-111 plywood foundation one and one-half to two inches. A siding. The project complies. bottom trim board does not qualify as siding and cannot be used to cover the top of the foundation. M. All trim materials around windows doors, The project complies. corners and other areas of the dwelling, must be cedar or other approved materials that are not subject to deterioration. N. All electric meters must be securely attached to The project complies. an exterior wall of the dwelling and not readily visible from the street upon which the dwelling is addressed. O. All additions and/or other architectural features The covered deck/ porch will be integrated. must be designed and positively connected to the According to the plan notes, the new covered deck dwelling so as to be an integral part of the dwelling. roof will be flush with the existing barn overhang, it will be of similar materials (asphalt shingles) to the structure, and it will have T&G style soffit boards on the underside. The project complies. P. Primary driveways shall terminate into an The way this code is written, garages are essentially architecturally integrated garage. No parking pad is required on homes in the Urban Growth Area. permitted in front of a dwelling unless such pad The structure, once converted from a barn to a leads to a garage. (See also Section 17.66.040 dwelling structure, will not include a garage. (Accessory buildings) of this chapter for the The proposed project will require an exception utilization of breezeways to meet the requirements to the requirement that primary driveways of this section regarding the architecturally must terminate into an architecturally integrated garage standards.) integrated garage. The applicant is requesting an exception, through this CUP application, to not include a garage with the dwelling unit. If required to do so, he proposes to add a carport. But the preference of the applicant is to be allowed relief from this requirement. At least one required off-street parking space must The site plan shows the driveway location and be located behind the front building setback line of ample area is provided to meet this requirement for the dwelling. parking. The project complies.

In summary, the proposal meets the standards included in FCC 17.66.180, except for the requirement for a garage, and except for the requirement that structures be new, site-built structures. A CUP, if granted, can provide an exception to relieve the project from these code requirements.

RECOMMENDATION: (CUP-2018-06)

According to the Franklin County Code, Chapter 17.82 Special Permits, the Planning Commission shall:

1. Make and enter findings of fact from the record and conclusions thereof;

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2. Shall render a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners as to whether the proposal be denied, approved, or approved with modifications and/or conditions.

Findings of Fact Criteria by Planning Commission: The planning commission shall make and enter findings from the record and conclusions thereof as to whether or not:

1. The proposal is in accordance with the goals, policies, objectives, maps and or narrative text of the comprehensive plan;

2. The proposal will adversely affect public infrastructure;

3. The proposal will be constructed, maintained and operated to be in harmony with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity;

4. The location and height of proposed structures and the site design will discourage the development of permitted uses on property in the general vicinity or impair the value thereof;

5. The operation in connection with the proposal will be more objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, traffic, or flashing lights than would be the operation of any permitted uses within the district;

6. The proposal will endanger the public health or safety if located and developed where proposed, or in any way will become a nuisance to uses permitted in the district.

Planning and Building Department Staff Assistance: Planning Staff will assist the Planning Commission with the determination of findings and conditions for CUP 2018-06.

Recommendation: The Franklin County Planning Department recommends that the Planning Commission forward a POSITIVE recommendation to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for Application CUP 2018-06, granting authorization for exceptions to certain Residential Design Standards for properties located within Urban Growth Areas as follows:

 EXCEPTION #1: “Single-family homes shall be either new site built or a newly placed factory assembled structures.” This project may instead convert a barn, which may be over 45 years old, to a residence.

 EXCEPTION #2: “Primary driveways shall terminate into an architecturally integrated garage.” Instead, this project is not required to include an architecturally integrated garage. If the applicant would like to add a carport, that is allowed but it is not required.

The recommendation is supported by the suggested findings of fact and suggested conditions of approval:

Suggested Findings of Fact:

1. The proposal to convert an existing barn into a residence and provide the listed exceptions to certain Residential Design Standards in the RS-20 Zoning District IS in accordance with Planning Commission Packet | December 4, 2018 | Page Page 31 of 108

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goals and policies of the County Development Regulations (Zoning) and the applicable Comprehensive Plan.

a. The Pasco Comprehensive Plan designates the land as Low Density Residential. i. The project will comply with the density standards as there will be one residence located on a very large lot (over 1 acre), and the residential use will be maintained

b. The County Zoning Code designates the land as Residential Suburban 20 (RS-20).

c. The applicant has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the conversion of a barn to a single-family residence. A Conditional Use Permit is needed to allow the project to deviate from the Residential Design Standards for projects within Urban Growth Areas under Franklin County Code (FCC) Section 17.65.180. i. Under this process, public notification and environmental review has occurred.

2. The proposal WILL NOT adversely affect public infrastructure.

a. Public Works has determined that it is not anticipated that the use will have a significant impact on the County Road System.

3. The proposal WILL BE constructed, maintained, and operated to be in harmony with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity.

a. The existing and intended character of the immediate area is low density residential. The proposed conversion of a barn to a residence will not impair the ability for residential activities to continue, nor will it have a negative impact on the intended character of the general vicinity.

b. The barn will be remodeled to include windows, a covered front porch with an architecturally integrated roof, and durable siding to provide an appearance that is rather similar to that of residential homes in the area.

c. Screening of parking spaces for the residence will ameliorate the site aesthetics and mitigate against the lack of an architecturally-integrated garage.

4. The location and height of the proposed structure and site design WILL NOT discourage the development of permitted uses on property in the general vicinity or impair the value thereof.

a. The bulk and dimensional requirements of the zoning district will be achieved.

5. The operation in connection with the proposal WILL NOT be more objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, traffic, or flashing lights than would be the operation of any permitted uses within the district.

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6. The proposal WILL NOT endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare if located where proposed.

a. The proposed renovation and conversion of the structure will not have a negative effect on public health, safety, and general welfare. The project is required to comply with Health Department and Public Works standards regarding health and access/safety standards for the proposed use.

b. The public was notified of this proposal in accordance with all guidelines and requirements, and the Planning Department received NO COMMENTS in favor of the proposal, and NO COMMENTS in objection to the proposal.

Suggested Conditions of Approval:

1. Comply with the requirements and recommendations of the Benton Franklin Health District.

2. Comply with the requirements of the Franklin County Planning and Building Department.

a. The previous residence on the parcel was addressed 2615 Road 68. The new building will retain that address.

b. Building permits will be required, and the following must be submitted and addressed:  A completed Building Permit application for each structure is required with one set of WA State Engineered plans, including electronic copy.  Building Application Form (including Floor plan, Site Plan, Access Permit, and Septic Permit).

c. The development standards of FCC 17.28.050 will apply to the project. The maximum lot coverage shall be forty (40) percent. The front and rear yard setbacks are 25 feet and the side yard setback is a minimum of 10 feet.

3. Comply with the requirements of the Franklin County Public Works Department:

a. An approach permit is required per the County Road Approach Policy (Resolution No. 2014-123).

4. All applicable building permits for the remodel must be applied for within six months of this CUP issuance, and the remodel work must be completed and finalized (Certificate of Occupancy) within one year of the building permit issuance, or else the CUP decision will expire.

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5. The barn must be remodeled to include windows, a covered front porch with an architecturally integrated roof and new, durable siding to provide an impression or appearance similar to a new residential structure.

6. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces must be established for the home, and must be screened from view from Road 68 by: a. buildings (i.e. the dwelling unit itself); b. dense shrubs and/or trees planted to provide a sight-obscuring screen and within a minimum height of six feet, both within two years of planting; or c. a solid or otherwise sight-obscuring fence or wall at least six feet in height.

7. The site shall be maintained at all times so as to not let the land become a fire hazard or accumulate with debris and weeds.

8. Comply with fire code requirements.

9. Future expansions and improvements at the site shall comply with the submitted and approved site and building plans. To allow future flexibility for changes to the plans which are determined to be minor or incidental, as determined by the County Administrator, may be done administratively by the Planning Department. Major changes, which do not meet the intent of, or seriously re-align, the approved plans, shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission through a new Conditional Use Permit process prior to that change occurring.

10. Nothing in this CUP approval shall be construed as excusing the applicant from compliance with any federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances, or regulations applicable to this project.

11. In accordance with the County’s Zoning Code, any special permit may be revoked by the Board of Commissioners if, after a public hearing, it is found that the conditions upon which the special permit was authorized have not been fulfilled or if the use authorized has changed in size, scope, nature or intensity so as to become a detriment to the surrounding area. The decision of the Board is final.

12. This permit applies to the described lands and shall be for the above named individual and/or his heirs and/or assigns. Any transferring of this permit will require that notice be granted to the Franklin County Planning and Building Department or the permit will be cancelled. It cannot be transferred to another site.

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AGENDA ITEM #2

PUBLIC AND AGENCY COMMENTS/ REVIEW

CUP 2018-06 / SEPA 2018-18

Conditional Use Permit – Steve West

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November 20, 2018

Mr. Derrick Braaten Planning and Building Director Franklin County Planning and Development Department 502 W Boeing Street Pasco, WA 99301

Re: West Barn Relocation-Conversion, Franklin County, File # SEPA 2018-18, CUP 2018-06

Dear Mr. Braaten:

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Determination of Nonsignificance regarding the conversion of a barn to a single family residence – loft on 3.44 acres. The construction will include a 832 square-foot lower floor, 392 square-foot loft, covered front porch, septic system, well and a possible car port (Proponent: Steve West). The Department of Ecology (Ecology) has reviewed the documents and submits the following comments:

Water Quality Program-Shannon Adams (509) 329-3610

You must use proper erosion and sediment control practices on the construction site and adjacent areas to prevent upland sediments from entering surface water. Local stormwater ordinances will provide specific requirements. Also, refer to the Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/eastern_manual/manual.html. All ground disturbed by construction activities must be stabilized. When appropriate, use native vegetation typical of the site.

You must register all new dry wells and other injection wells with the Underground Injection Control program (UIC) at Department of Ecology prior to use. In addition, discharge from the well(s) must comply with the ground water quality requirement (nonendangerment standard) at the top of the ground water table. Contact the Eastern Regional Office UIC Coordinator, Llyn Doremus at (509) 329-3518 or via email at [email protected]. You may also go to https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations- Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Underground-injection-control-program for registration forms and further information.

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Mr. Derrick Braaten November 20, 2018 Page 2

State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)

Ecology bases comments upon information submitted for review. As such, they do not constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations you must obtain, nor legal requirements you must fulfill in order to carry out the proposed action.

Please contact the appropriate staff listed above if you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments,

Department of Ecology Eastern Regional Office (Ecology File #: 201806292) cc: Steve West

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From: Michael Morgan Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 9:34 AM To: Derrick Braaten Cc: Rebeca Gilley Subject: RE: CUP 2018-06 Request for Review and Comments / SEPA 2018-18 DNS Notice

This situs address will remain as 2615 Road 68.

Michael Morgan GIS Manager & E911 MSAG Coordinator Franklin County, WA 1016 N 4th Ave. Pasco, WA 99301 509-545-3585 [email protected]

From: Nicole Stickney Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 9:38 AM To: Craig Erdman < [email protected] >; John Christensen < [email protected] >; Michael Morgan < [email protected] >; '[email protected]' < [email protected] >; 'Christopher Plager' < [email protected] >; Darryl Brown < [email protected] >; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; Rick White < WHITER@pasco- wa.gov > Cc: MillieAnne VanDevender < [email protected] >; Matt Mahoney ; Rebeca Gilley < [email protected] >; Keith Johnson ; Derrick Braaten < [email protected] > Subject: CUP 2018-06 Request for Review and Comments / SEPA 2018-18 DNS Notice

REQUEST FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS Please find attached an application and request for review & comments on a Conditional Use Permit application for the conversion of a barn to a single family residence at 2615 N Road 68, Pasco. The proposed site plan is included in the application materials, as well as the SEPA packet. Agency comments on the CUP are requested within 10 business days.

NOTICE OF SEPA DNS A SEPA DNS has been issued for the proposal. (Franklin County File # SEPA 2018-18) The Public Notice, DNS and SEPA Environmental Checklist is attached for your records and review. Comments on the DNS are due by November 26, 2018.

Please direct your replies to Derrick Braaten, [email protected]

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Thank you,

Nicole Stickney, AICP Planning and Building Dept. | Franklin County, WA Office tel. 509-545-3521 Website | www.co.franklin.wa.us/planning/ Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-1pm and by appointment Be involved! 2018 Franklin County Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update project

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Public Works Memo Department

To: Derrick Braaten, Planning & Building Director From: John Christensen, County Surveyor cc: Craig Erdman, County Engineer Date: November 15, 2018 Re: CUP 2018-06

Derrick ,

Franklin County Public Works has reviewed the application for a conditional use permit to allow the conversion of a barn to a single-family residence within a Residential Suburban 20 (RS-20) zoning district within the UGA on parcel #118-561-068.

We have concluded that the proposed use will not have a significant impact on the County Road System. However, we have the following general comments:

1. An approach permit will be required per the County Road Approach Policy (Resolution No. 2014-123).

2. Any utility extension crossing Franklin County roads will be addressed at the time of application. See Accommodation of Utilities on County Road Right-of-Way per Resolution #2000-330 for more information.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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From: Christopher Plager [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 7:35 AM To: Derrick Braaten Subject: RE: CUP 2018 -06 Request for Review and Comments / SEPA 2018 -18 DNS Notice Attachments: 24359.pdf

Good morning Derrick, I have reviewed the CUP and SEPA for the Steve West property. This office has no objections to this proposal provided the on -site sewage system is installed and approved as written in the attached sewage system permit. Please contact me with any questions, oth erwise have a great weekend!

Chris Plager EHSII

Benton-Franklin Health District 7102 W. Okanogan Place, Kennewick, WA 99336 p: 509.460.4315 www.bfhd.wa.gov chrisp@bfh d.wa.gov

From: Nicole Stickney [ mailto:[email protected] ] Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2018 9:38 AM To: Crai g Erdman; John Christensen; Michael Morgan; Rick Dawson; Christopher Plager; Darryl Brown; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; separeg [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; Rick White Cc: MillieAnne VanDevender; Matt Mahoney; Rebeca Gilley; Keith Johnson; Derrick Braaten Subject: CUP 2018-06 Request for Review and Comments / SEPA 2018 -18 DNS Notice

REQUEST FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS Please find attached an a pplication and request for review & comments on a Conditional Use Permit application for the conversion of a barn to a single family residence at 2615 N Road 68, Pasco. The proposed site plan is included in the application materials, as well as the SEPA p acket. Agency comments on the CUP are requested within 10 business days.

NOTICE OF SEPA DNS A SEPA DNS has been issued for the proposal. (Franklin County File # SEPA 2018 -18) The Public Notice, DNS and SEPA Environmental Checklist is attached for your r ecords and review. Comments on the DNS are due by November 26, 2018.

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Please direct your replies to Derrick Braaten, [email protected]

Thank you,

IMPORTANT: Email coming and going from our agency is not protected, thus client information can not be shared in this format. Please use voicemail or fax for client communication. The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof.

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AGENDA ITEM #2

PUBLIC NOTICE

CUP 2018-06 / SEPA 2018-18

Conditional Use Permit – Steve West

AGENDA ITEM #2

APPLICATION, SEPA DETERMINATION and SEPA CHECKLIST

CUP 2018-06 / SEPA 2018-18

Conditional Use Permit – Steve West

WORKSHOP: Franklin County Comprehensive Plan Update

DRAFT UTILITIES ELEMENT

DRAFT CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT

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Editing notes from AHBL: This was previously called the “Public Facilities” Element but should be renamed for consistency with GMA, as a “Utilities Element” is a mandatory element of the Comprehensive Plan per RCW 36.70A.070.

INTRODUCTION The Public Facilities This Utilities Element has been developed in accordance with the Growth Management Act (GMA) (RCW 36.70A.070(4))to discuss utility services for the twenty-year term of this plan. This section consists of the general location, of existing and proposed utilities, including, but not limited to, electrical, natural gas and the general location of lands useful for public purposes such as utility corridors, and other public uses. The general locations of these facilities are noted on Public Facilities Map 11several maps. The intent of this element is to support the coordination of infrastructure and land use planning among the County and agencies, districts, or private enterprises providing utilities.

ENERGY Electricity The primary electricity providers for rural Franklin County are Big Bend Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BBEC) and the Franklin County Public Utilities District No. 1 (PUD). The PUD and Big BendBBEC cooperatively serve the majority of electrical power needs within the rural county, planning for and upgrading power line capacity and/or the upgrade or construction of substations. The Washington Water Power Company Avista Utilities and Inland Power and Light Company each serve a small area in the extreme northwest northeast corner of the County. While Big Bend BBEC serves more than half of the total area of the County, the PUD serves over 80 percent of the County's population.

Map U-1 shows the general configuration of electrical systems and service areas in Franklin County.

New substations planned include:

 One new BBEC substation is planned at the intersection of Muse / Mail Road and Radar Hill Road in north Franklin County, near the County line with Adams County.  One additional substation may be located in the general area of Selph Landing and Columbia River Roads

The growing rural electrical power loads in the Connell vicinity will require an increased transfer capacity for load switching and a new line between the Scooteney and Shano substations by 2010. And an additional substation and 115 KV line will be required to support the increased power load in the Coyote Ridge vicinity as the prison expands its prisoner population. In the rural Road 100, Taylor Flats and Selph Landing Roads vicinity existing lines will additionally require upgrading/construction and the capacity increased. A fiber optic line circuit is proposed from Pasco, north to Connell and east to Kahlotus.

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MAP U-1: COUNTY ELECTRIC SERVICE AND SYSTEMS

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BBEC is a “Full Service Requirements” customer of Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) who provides their full electrical load requirements. BBEC is a member-owned non-profit cooperative, with a nine- member Board of Trustees, three in each of the three districts. BBEC is headquartered out of Ritzville, with an operations center in Mesa. The PUD is additionally a Columbia Storage Power Exchange member and helped to finance the Canadian Storage Projects. As a consideration for that help the District receives a share of the downstream generation benefits over the term of the agreement. The PUD is a municipal corporation with administrative offices in Pasco. According to their recent financial report, the District’s properties include 20 substations, 1,058 miles of transmission and distribution lines, and other buildings, equipment, and related facilities. The District has 102 employees and serves 29,391 active accounts. The District has revenues in excess of $83 million.

By statute, the district is a “preference” customer of the BPA and purchases most of its power from BPA. The PUD’s current contract (Block and Slice Power Sale Agreement) with the BPA extends through September 2028. A contract with BPA for transmission service extends through September 2031.

The PUD also purchases power from the Frederickson Project (Frederickson Power, L. P. combined-cycle natural gas-fired combustion turbine near Tacoma), the Pasco Combustion Turbine Generating Station (a four‐unit, 44 megawatt (MW), simple‐cycle gas‐turbine generating station located in the District’s service area which was jointly constructed with Grays Harbor PUD), Energy Northwest’s Packwood Lake Hydro-electrical Project (in the Cascade Mountains south of Mount Rainier), Energy Northwest’s Nine Canyon Wind Project (Located in the Horse Heaven Hills area southwest of Kennewick), the White Creek Wind Project (LL&P Wind Energy, Inc. in Lakeview) which is a renewable energy resource, and finally the Esquatzel Hydroelectric Project (contract with Green Energy LLC) where the district acquires the output of a small conduit hydroelectric project in Pasco.

Under Washington law known as the Energy Independence Act (Initiative-937; 19.285 RCW), large utilities (those utilities serving at least 25,000 retail customers) in the state must obtain fifteen percent of their electricity from new renewable resources by 2020, and undertake cost-effective energy conservation. The Franklin PUD became subject to the Act in late 2016, and the Nine Canyon, White Creek and Esquatzel projects provide some of the renewable energy sources that the district needs to comply with the Act.

Natural Gas Cascade Naturalional Gas Corporation (CNGC) based in Kennewick, builds, operates, and maintains natural gas facilities serving portions of Franklin County. CNGC is an investor-owned utility serving customers in sixteen counties within the State of Washington.

Avista Utilities (a part of the Avista Corporation, headquartered out of Spokane) provides natural gas to many Connell residents and businesses.

Northwest Pipeline LLC supplies CNGC and Avista.

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Gas Transmission:

Local Distribution Companies:

Natural Gas Service Areas:

SOURCE: WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (NOVEMBER 2017) The Pacific Northwest receives natural gas from the southwestern United States and Canada via two interstate pipeline systems, operated by the Pacific Gas Transmission Company and Northwest Pipeline Corporation (owned by the Williams Companies).

Direct heating by natural gas is more efficient than certain types of electrical heating because there is a loss of energy during production and transmission of electricity. However, it is not a carbon-neutral source.

CNGC has an active policy of expanding its supply system to serve additional natural gas customers. CNGC's engineering department continually performs load studies to determine CNGC's capacity to serve its customers. The maximum capacity of the existing distribution system can be increased as required by one or more of the following:

. Increasing distribution and supply pressures in existing lines. . Adding new distribution and supply mains for reinforcement. . Increasing existing distribution system capacity by replacement with larger sized mains. . Adding district regulators from supply mains to provide additional intermediate pressure gas sources to meet the needs of new development. Regulatory Environment The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) regulates rates, expansion plans and other aspects of the natural gas industry. The WUTC requires gas providers to demonstrate that existing ratepayers do not subsidize new customers. Gas main extensions have been initiated only when sufficient customer demand is present.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) sets rates and charges for the interstate transportation and sale of natural gas. In addition, the Commission establishes rates or charges for interstate transportation of gas by pipeline.

The National Gas Policy Act (NGPA) is designed to encourage competition among fuels and suppliers across the U.S. As a result, natural gas essentially has been decontrolled. The NGPA contains incentives

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for developing new natural gas resources and a tiered pricing structure to encourage development of nation-wide transmission pipelines.

The Washington State Clean Air Act of 1991 requires diversification of fuel sources for motor vehicles to reduce atmospheric emissions and the nation's reliance on gasoline. It promotes use of alternative fuels by requiring 30 percent of newly purchased state government vehicle fleets to be fueled by alternative fuel by July 1992 (increasing by 5 percent each year). It also encourages the development of natural gas vehicle refueling stations.

The Northwest Power Planning Council (NWPPC) The NWPPC, in its Fifth Power Plan, comprises a resource development strategy to ensure the region’s power supply with the least cost and least risk; with recommendations on key issues that affect the power system through Conservation, Demand Response, Wind, and New Power Plants; including the construction of new coal-fired generation resources as early as 2010; significant additional wind generation shortly thereafter; and later during the 20-year planning period, additional gas-fired generation.

It should be noted that providing natural gas directly to customers for heating purposes is up to 50 percent more efficient than generating electricity with gas and providing that electricity to the customer for the same heating function. The most efficient use of natural gas, “direct application for space and water heating”, can contribute to a balanced regional energy policy.

The Washington Energy Independent Act was passed by voters in November 2006 and requires large utilities (those utilities serving at least 25,000 retail customers) in the state to obtain fifteen percent of their electricity from new renewable resources by 2020, and undertake cost-effective energy conservation.

The following is proposed for deletion, as it is not necessary for inclusion in the comp plan. Existing Conditions

Pipelines The Northwest Pipeline Company pipeline runs from Vancouver, B.C. to Vancouver, Washington, and up the Columbia River Gorge to Plymouth. There it branches into two lines. One traverses northwesterly to serve the Yakima Valley and Wenatchee. The other serves the Tri-Cities and Spokane. The maximum pipe size is 30 inches. This system distributes natural gas to Washington’s seven utility companies for further distribution to customers. A branch line also extends into Walla Walla from Oregon. The Chevron Pipeline is a common carrier pipeline that transports refined petroleum products such as diesel and gasoline from Salt Lake City to Pasco and Spokane, where it connects with the Yellowstone Pipeline (Billings, Montana to Spokane and Moses Lake). Chevron’s pipeline consists of two, parallel, 6- inch lines up to Pasco, then an 8-inch line to Spokane. When demand exceeds supply for a given product in Pasco, additional product is barged up from Portland. Typically, Chevron is short on diesel in winter and gasoline in summer. Olympic Pipe Line Company recently proposed to construct an underground pipeline to transport refined petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel) from Western Washington refineries to Central and Eastern Washington. The line would ascend over Snoqualmie Pass, traverse Kittitas and Grant Counties, and then swing southerly through Franklin County to the fuel distribution facility east of

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Pasco. A connection to an existing pipeline near Pasco would have facilitated transporting fuels to Spokane. At present that plan is on hold.

Sources of Natural Gas The Pacific Northwest receives its natural gas from the Southwest United States and from neighboring Canada. Natural gas is supplied to the entire Region via two interstate pipeline systems, the Pacific Gas Transmission Company and Northwest Pipeline Corporation. Each owns and operates their respective regional pipeline network that supplies natural gas to the States of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

Reliability Natural gas can be stored in two ways. First, it can be pressurized and then injected into underground geologic structures, which are suitable for gas storage. This is done locally at Jackson Prairie Gas Storage Field located south of Chehalis. This gas is used to supplement the region's gas supply in colder weather. Secondly, natural gas can be stored by cooling it to -258 degrees Fahrenheit. At this temperature it becomes a very dense liquid and can be stored in storage tanks. Such a storage facility is located at Plymouth, Washington. Storage of natural gas in these ways makes for a more reliable supply.

New and Improved Facilities The locations, capacity and timing of these improvements depend greatly on opportunities for expansion and on how quickly Franklin County and its municipalities grow. There are usually several possible routes to connect different parts of the system. The final route will depend on right-of-way permitting, environmental impact, and opportunities to install gas mains with new development, highway improvements, or other utilities. Cascade Natural Gas (CNG) has an active policy of expanding its supply system to serve additional natural gas customers. CNG's engineering department continually performs load studies to determine CNG's capacity to serve its customers. The maximum capacity of the existing distribution system can be increased as required by one or more of the following: . Increasing distribution and supply pressures in existing lines. . Adding new distribution and supply mains for reinforcement. . Increasing existing distribution system capacity by replacement with larger sized mains. . Adding district regulators from supply mains to provide additional intermediate pressure gas sources to meet the needs of new development. Propane Some homes throughout the County are equipped with liquid propane gas (LPG) tanks for cooking, water heating, furnaces, fueling barbeques, or gas fireplaces (space heating). The tanks are refilled via local delivery service.

Alternative Energy Throughout recent years, there has been a slight increase in the number of people who are installing solar panels on their homes or accessory buildings to augment other energy sources. Solar energy is emission free, and therefore does not contribute to climate change. There are currently no wind turbines in the County generating commercially distributed electricity.

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE There are several local providers of telecommunication services to residents, institutions, and businesses in the County. Services may include the following: high-speed internet, phone, television, and security. In addition, some customers may choose to utilize services through a mobile phone provider.

Broadband service is available in certain locations via cable and/ or fiber optic lines, provided by Franklin PUD as a wholesale provider to Retail Service Providers. Franklin PUD is a member of the Northwest Open Access Network “NOANET” which is a non-profit mutual corporation providing wholesale telecommunications transport across Washington State.

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MAP U-3: BROADBAND SERVICE IN FRANKLIN COUNTY

SOURCE: FRANKLIN PUD

Regulation of Wireless Communication Facilities Wireless communication facilities (WCFs) cannot be excluded from placement within the county because such placement is allowed by federal law; however, the placement of where and how many can be location and coverage (number of facilities) can be regulated by local authority.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT The Franklin County Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan was last updated in 2010. The Benton and Franklin Counties Solid Waste Plan was developed and adopted in 1994 to It provides decision makers with a set of goals, policies and recommendations for implementing and evaluating solid waste management efforts. The goals, policies and recommendations contained in said plan, as amended and adopted, are referenced and appurtenant to this comprehensive plan.

The Franklin County Integrated Solid Waste FOR MORE INFORMATION: Management Plan is available online on the County’s Website.

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Improper storage and disposal of household hazardous waste can be a health hazard to people, pets and the environment. A household hazardous waste collection facility is located at 1721 Dietrich Road in Pasco, between Basin Recycling and BDI transfer, where Franklin County Residents can dispose items such as batteries, paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, and so forth for free, subject to limitations and hours of operations.

Currently Basin Disposal, a private company, provides garbage collection services in Franklin County under a franchise agreement.

Recycling sites are located in many locations throughout the City of Pasco, and at the City Fire Station (S. Columba & West Elm Street) in Connell, at Kahlotus City Hall (130 Weston Street), at Merril’s Corner Store on Glade North Road in Eltopia, and at the Mesa Grocer on First Avenue. Residents can recycle aluminum and steel (“tin”) cans, newspaper, office paper, and cardboard at these locations.

WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS Franklin County does not own or operate water or sewer systems. Domestic water in the unincorporated areas of Franklin County may be served by a city system, private well, community well, or private water system for potable water.

Irrigation Water Irrigation water is available throughout vast amounts of Franklin County via private delivery systems, the Franklin County Irrigation District, or from the US Bureau of Reclamation under delivery by the South Columbia Irrigation District.

Columbia Basin Project The Columbia Basin Project (https://www.usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/cbp/) is an irrigation network and water reclamation project, made possible by the Grand Coulee Dam. The project supplies irrigation water to about 671,000 acres in east central Washington. Water is pumped from the Columbia River, carried over 331 miles of main canals, and then fed into 1,339 miles of lateral irrigation canals, and out into 3,500 miles of drains and wasteways. The project is operated by the US Bureau of Reclamation. Congress authorized the Columba Basin Project in 1943. Irrigators use about 2.5 million acre-feet of Columbia River water each year, and water re-use provides an additional one million-acre feet each year.

Independent non-profit quasi-municipality irrigation districts are established under Washington State Law that hold a contract with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, a division of the United States Department of Interior, to operate and maintain a portion of the Columbia Basin Project. Franklin County farms are served by the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District (SCBID) which operates local facilities, providing water to farms in Franklin County, and also to some areas in Walla Walla County. SCBID serves 230,000 acres.

SCBID facilities within Franklin County (including, Canals, Rights-of-ways, FOR MORE INFORMATION: and contract areas) may be viewed at: http://franklingis.org/franklingis/maps/55420/South-Columbia-Basin- Irrigation-District#

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Farm Units Maps for the district are available at: https://www.usbr.gov/pn/ccao/maps/farmunitmaps/south.html#1

Public and Private Sewerage The majority of sewer waste disposal is via septic systems, which are usually private systems serving only one household but occasionally may serve several homes. City sewer services may be provided within, but not beyond, a city’s Urban Growth Area. Additionally, there are a few private sewer systems in operation in unincorporated Franklin County.

The Benton-Franklin Health District oversees the issuance of septic system permits throughout Franklin County. They issue permits, review and approve plats, and conduct inspections according to their adopted rules and regulations (Benton-Franklin District Board of Health Rules and Regulations No. 2 and WAC 246.272A). Systems serving entities producing 3,500 gallons of wastewater per day are regulated by the Washington Department of Health under the provisions of WAC 246-272B. Facilities providing for mechanical treatment of wastewater or lagoons are regulated by the Washington State Department of Ecology.

Industrial Sewer Food manufacturing activities, such as vegetable processing, results in the output of process waste water. Industrial sewer systems are operated in a few locations in the County, and are regulated by the State Department of Ecology to ensure treatment standards under AKART (All Known Available and Reasonable Methods of Prevention, Control and Treatment) prior to entry into the state’s waters, including groundwater.

ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston Inc. Pasco (ConAgra) has a large land treatment (sprayfield) site that is extensively monitored by Ecology to evaluate the performance and impacts of the wastewater discharge on the environment.

Potable Water Safe, reliable drinking water is a critical health, safety, and quality of life issue. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets standards for drinking water quality based on the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974.

Many Franklin County residents get their drinking water from public water systems. Public water systems are classified into two categories:  Group B public water systems serve fewer than 15 connections and fewer than 25 people per day. The State Office of Drinking Water and the local Benton Franklin Health District regulate Group B systems in Franklin County. There are currently 239 active Group B systems in Franklin County, including incorporated areas.  Group A public water systems have 15 or more connections or serve more than 25 people per day. In this category, Franklin County has 22 active “Community” systems, 8 “Non-Transient Non-Community” systems (typically commercial or industrial systems, or cattle feedlots), 32

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“Transient Non-community” systems (which may include systems for farm labor housing) for a total of 62 active Group A water systems throughout the County, including incorporated areas. The Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water, uses state rules (WAC chapter 246-290 and chapter 246-292) to govern Group A public water systems.

Cities may occasionally extend water services beyond their incorporation limits (and perhaps beyond their UGAs) for developments via specific agreements. Cities may also extend sewer services to locations outside their incorporation limits, but the GMA does not allow the extension of sewer outside the UGA except in very limited circumstances (like public health emergencies).

PIPELINES This was relocated to the Utilities Element from the Transportation Element

Map U-4 shows general locations of Pipelines in Franklin County.

Petroleum and other Refined Products The Northwest Pipeline Company pipeline runs from Vancouver, B.C. to Vancouver, Washington, and up the Columbia River Gorge to Plymouth. There it branches into two lines. One traverses northwesterly to serve the Yakima Valley and Wenatchee. The other serves the Tri-Cities and Spokane. The maximum pipe size is 30 inches. This system distributes natural gas to Washington’s seven utility companies for further distribution to customers. A branch line also extends into Walla Walla from Oregon.

The Chevron Pipeline is a common carrier pipeline that transports refined petroleum products such as diesel and gasoline from Salt Lake City to Pasco and Spokane, where it connects with the Yellowstone Pipeline (Billings, Montana to Spokane and Moses Lake). Chevron’s pipeline consists of two, parallel, 6- inch lines up to Pasco, then an 8-inch line to Spokane. When demand exceeds supply for a given product in Pasco, additional product is barged up from Portland. Typically, Chevron is short on diesel in winter and gasoline in summer.

Olympic Pipe Line Company recently proposed to construct an underground pipeline to transport refined petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel) from Western Washington refineries to Central and Eastern Washington. The line would ascend over Snoqualmie Pass, traverse Kittitas and Grant Counties, and then swing southerly through Franklin County to the fuel distribution facility east of Pasco. A connection to an existing pipeline near Pasco would have facilitated transporting fuels to Spokane. At present that plan is on hold.

Natural Gas The Pacific Northwest receives natural gas from the southwestern United States and Canada via two interstate pipeline systems, operated by the Pacific Gas Transmission Company and Northwest Pipeline Corporation (owned by the Williams Companies).

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UTILITIES GOALS AND POLICIES We have consolidated all goals and polices related to utilities to appear at the end of the chapter: Goal 1. The placement of Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs) will be regulated to minimize adverse impacts to adjoining land uses and environmentally sensitive areas. The degree of regulation will decrease with the increased intensity of land use category and co-location will be encouraged in all land use categories to the greatest extent practicable. Goal 1 Policies: 1. The placement of WCFs in residential and resource areas should be regulated through the conditional use permit process. 2. The design of WCFs will provide for the placement of additional antennae within the framework of the tower. 3. The dimensional placement will be regulated in terms of height and location to minimize impacts to environmentally sensitive areas and adjacent properties. 4. Co-location will be required to the greatest extent practicable. 5. WCF’s will be encouraged to locate in areas that will minimize adverse impacts to residential areas, resource areas, airports, and airstrips.

Goal 2. Encourage reliable and cost-effective Sold Waste Management service by provider. Goal 2 Policies: 1. Employ a comprehensive, long-term approach to solid waste management, in order to implement, monitor, and evaluate future solid waste activities. 2. Implement the Franklin County Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan.

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3. A local Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) will assist in the development of programs and policies concerning solid waste disposal and will review and comment upon proposed rules, policies or ordinances prior to their adoption

Goal 3. Encourage recycling and reduction of solid waste

Goal 4. Encourage adequate disposal of special wastes by provider.

Goal 5. Ensure that the energy, communication, and solid waste disposal facilities and services needed to support current and future development are available when they are needed.

Goal 6. Minimize impacts associated with the siting, development, and operation of utility services and facilities on adjacent properties and the natural environment. Goal 1 Policies: 1. Ensure that energy, communication, solid waste facilities and other public facilities and services are available for future development. . Minimize impacts associated with the siting, development, and operation of utility services and facilities on adjacent properties and the natural environment. 2. Ensure coordination between Franklin County and utility providers for consistency between the growth plans for the County and the system plans of each utility. . Franklin County shall retain copies of and refer to the comprehensive system plans of each utility serving the County. 3. Ensure that utility providers utilize the Franklin County Comprehensive Plan in planning for expansion of their facilities. . Provide utilities with updates and amendments to the comprehensive plan, which should include projections of population, employment and development growth rates. 4. Monitor the siting of new utility facilities so as to avoid or mitigate adverse environmental consequences. . Determine the capability of land and natural systems when providing such facilities and services as storm water drainage and flood prevention, water, sewage/septic and solid waste disposal.

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INTRODUCTION Overview The Capital Facilities Plan element is a required component of a Comprehensive Plan (RCW 36.70A.070(3)) and serves to ensure that other elements of the Comprehensive Plan are fiscally achievable. The requirement is an important one, because development and growth result in additional public service needs and many times require extension of public infrastructure and services. Absent well-thought out planning which includes a plan for financing and adequate financial capacities, communities can suffer from unacceptable traffic conditions, overcrowded schools, or extreme challenges in responding to basic needs for police response, etc.

In this Element, Franklin County is able to determine what types of capital facilities are required in the planning areas, and the County establishes minimum level of service requirements which are used to assess future land development and growth impacts. The GMA provides generally provides wide discretion to local communities in this regard.

The county functions as both a regional and local provider depending upon the particular facility, service, or area served. Under the goals established by the GMA, the county role as an urban service provider is expected to decline and the cities are to assume the dominant role in most urban services. The county however, will play an important role as a regional service provider. This section will addresses those facilities for which the county must plan and budget for as part of its Capital Improvement Program, which includes ; transportation and circulation, law and justice (enforcement, prosecution, and correction/detention), and general government., and parks and recreation. Each of these functions is considered in separate elements of this plan. Certain services, systems and amenities which are provided by other agencies are also addressed, to provide a complete assessment of Capital Facilities related to growth.

Level of Service Measures and Concurrency The GMA requires that the public facilities and services necessary to support development is adequate at the time of use without decreasing current service levels below locally adopted minimum standards, known as Level of Service (LOS) measures. The capital facilities element of the comprehensive plan is a requirement of the GMA. This capital facilities element is written to address the requirements of the GMA and present infrastructure financing plans for rural Franklin County. It includes the program for financing improvements to the rural county’s infrastructure for the next twenty years.

“Concurrency” describes the situation in which adequate facilities are available when impacts of development occur, or within a specified time thereafter. Generally, concurrency is defined as the

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financial commitment to complete improvements or strategies within six years of development, unless otherwise noted.

In Washington State, transportation facilities are required to have a concurrency mechanism, and development can be denied if Level of Service standards can’t be met. Concurrency is achieved when improvements or strategies are in place at the time of development, or if a financial commitment is in place to complete the improvements or strategies within six years.

Franklin County has not exercised the option to adopt concurrency standards for K-12 public schools, sewer, water, storm drainage, fire stations, police / sheriff services, public transit facilities or neighborhood parks; as such, development applications can’t be subject to denial on the basis of “concurrency” for those items.

Consistency among Plans This element is used to coordinate physical and fiscal planning. This comprehensive plan is written to be realistic and each plan element is intended to be consistent and/or concurrent with one another. The capital facilities element will provide financing priorities that will extend beyond a single year’s budget, allowing projects to be scheduled in logical order regarding county priorities. The identification of funding sources will help in the prioritization of needs and allow trade-offs between projects being evaluated.

County-Wide Planning Policies This Element is written to be consistent with, and in some cases implement, the County-Wide Planning Policies. The County-Wide Planning Policies are included in the Introduction chapter of this Plan, and were updated in 2018 in coordination with the cities in Franklin County.

Grant and Loan Eligibility This chapter is written to ensure the County’s eligibility for certain grant and loan programs throughout the state; many state agencies have either a requirement for projects to be listed in a local Capital Facilities Plan for funding, or give preferential treatment for such.

Impact Fees and Development Payments Impact fees are funds levied by a local government on new development so that the new development pays its proportionate share of the cost of new or expanded facilities required to service that development. At this time, the County does not have any impact fees.

If impact fees were adopted to provide an additional revenue source, the County would need to produce documentation with calculations complying with RCW 82.02 and enact an ordinance to levy the fees. This process would include necessary public participation and public hearings. This Element would also need to be updated to support and document the fees and uses. It’s important to note that there are strict state guidelines on the collection and use of impact fees; local governments can’t use impact fees to fully recover the cost of system improvements from new development. On the contrary, impact fees must be supplemented with other sources of public funds and impact fees can only be collected and used for the “proportionate share of the costs of system improvements reasonably related to and reasonably beneficial to the new development.”

Other ways that payments may be used to offset development costs that are not “impact fees” include

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. Voluntary contributions for the benefit of any public facility; . SEPA mitigation payments; . Dedications of land; and . Provision of public facilities.

In any case, future development will not be required to pay fees to reduce or eliminate pre-existing deficiencies.

Chapter Organization & Supporting Items This chapter begins by providing inventories for important community facilities available to Franklin County residents and businesses, provides goals and policies related to those facilities, and then addresses decision making for Capital Facilities that the county provides, along with a separate set of goals and policies. A centerpiece of this Element is the Franklin County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a six-year list of proposed projects and financing plan, included in Appendix 6.

The biggest County asset is the transportation infrastructure: the collection of roads, culverts, bridges, swales and rights-of-ways are managed by the Public Works department and are addressed in the Transportation Element and the Transportation Element Appendices of this Plan.

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CAPITAL FACILITIES POLICIESDECISION MAKING To project revenues and expenditures for capital facilities realistically, the county must consider not only current revenue and expenditures, but also how current policies influence decisions about funding and expenditures in the future. These current funding policies were considered in creating the goals and policies in the other sections of the comprehensive plan and were the basis for the development of various funding scenarios.

Local goals and policies described in the elements of this plan are used to guide the location and timing of development. As the county interacts with the surrounding communities, the planned capacity of public facilities by other jurisdictions must also be considered when making development decisions. Coordination with other entities is important to facilitate not only the best location for public facilities but also the best timing for their establishment.

Level of Service Standards Levels of Service standards are an indicator of the extent or quality of service provided by a facility related to the operational characteristics of the facility. They summarize existing or desired public service conditions. To establish level of service standards, the county made quality of service decisions. The types of public services for which the county adopted level of service standards, will be improved to accommodate the impacts of development and maintain existing service in a timely manner with new development.

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Levels of service influence the timing and location of development by clarifying which locations have excess capacity that may easily support new development. They also delay new development in some areas until it is feasible to provideing the needed public facilities in some areas is feasible. To avoid over extending public facilities, the provision of public facilities may be phased over time to ensure that new development and public revenues keep pace with public planning.

The Urban Growth Area boundaries were are selected and may be amended to ensure that urban services could be provided for potential residential, commercial and industrial development. The selection was is based on environmental constraints, probable locations where urban density development will occur, the plans of current residents, and existing infrastructure and services. New and existing development requiring urban services will be located in an UGA.

Level of Service standards are a policy item and are listed in under the “Goals and Policies” section at the end of this Element.

Methods of Addressing Shortfalls The county has identified options for dealing with funding shortfalls and how these options will be exercised. The county cannot finance all proposed facility projects. When considering a particular project identified as having a shortfall, the county can consider the following options; increase revenue, decrease level of service standards, decrease the cost of the facility, or decrease the demand for the public service or facility.

Capital Facilities Program

The Capital Facilities Program will be based upon financial assumptions, projected revenues, projected expenditures, operating expenses, and future needs.

Financial Assumptions The first year of the capital facilities program described in this element will be converted intoaligns with the annual capital budget. The annual capital budget is a financial commitment. The remaining multi- year program will provide long-term planning. The capital facilities program will may be revised and extended annually to reflect changing circumstances. The program deals with large expenses with a life expectancy of more than ten-years that are non-recurring and may require financing over many years. A project can include design, engineering, permitting, environmental analysis, land acquisition, construction, major maintenance, site improvements, energy conservation, landscaping, initial furnishings, equipment and remodeling. Smaller scale projects and improvements will be addressed in the annual budget as they occur.

The following assumptions were made regarding operating and marketing conditions in Franklin County’s future guide for the development of the Capital Facilities Program:

. The county will continue to use its current fund accounting system for financial affairs . Due to inflation, the cost of operating the county government will continue to increase . Public investment in capital facilities is a primary tool of local government to support and encourage economic growth . Having a consistent and reliable revenue source to fund capital expenditures is desirable

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. New revenue sources, including new taxes, will be needed to continue to maintain county services . Capital investments will be needed to maintain, repair, and rehabilitate outdated portions of the county’s current infrastructure and to accommodate future growth

A comprehensive approach to review, consider, and evaluate capital funding requests is needed to aid decision-makers and the citizenry in understanding the capital needs of the county.

Projected Revenues

Table 10, located in the Transportation Element of this PlanAppendix 6 shows the expected revenues available to the county to finance capital improvements for the years 2006 2018 through 2025. These amounts are represented in year 2006 2018 dollars.

Operating Expenses

In addition to the costs associated with providing new capital facilities, the county will also incur increases in annual operating and maintenance costs. These recurring expenses increase as new facilities are added to the county system and also have to be maintained. The largest costs come from expansions that require maintenance of mechanical fixtures, and personnel costs.

This section discusses the plan for future financing of public facilities and services in the county. The timing of development and the provision of services are key components of this planning process.

The Franklin County Vision Statement (found in the Introduction of this Plan) and information gathered from the public was used along with the inventory and analysis to create the capital facilities program. The program includes a strategy for achievement of the county’s goals while taking into consideration existing conditions. The goals, policies, and strategies provide guidelines for the future development of rural Franklin County.

Special Revenues In September 2002 voters approved a bond of $10.2 Million for courthouse restoration and in December 2005 Franklin County received a grant from the State for $2.7 Million for the historical restoration aspect of the renovation. The bond is expected to be retired in 2022.

Voters approved a 0.3 percent sales tax for criminal justice in 2011. The County uses the 0.3% Criminal Justice Sales Tax Limited Tax General Obligation Debt Service Fund to pay the debt service costs of the jail project portion of the 2012 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds as well as criminal justice costs, primarily for the General Fund, via transfers.

The 1999 Distressed Capital General Obligations Bonds Fund is funded with sales and use taxes (.09%) made available by the state legislature (RCW 82.14.370) for rural counties. Rural counties are defined as counties with a population density of less than one hundred persons per square mile or a county smaller than two hundred twenty-five square miles. Revenues collected with these taxes must be spent on “Public Facilities” (e.g. bridges, roads, structures, port facilities, domestic and industrial water facilities, infrastructure etc.); as well as “Economic Development Purposes” which means those purposes which

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facilitate the creation or retention of businesses and jobs in the county. This tax can be collected for twenty five years, ending in 2024.

At the end of the 2016 fiscal year, Franklin County had total ending bonded debt outstanding of $26,410,000, compared to $28,560,000 for 2015, a decrease of $2,150,000. Current bonded debt has funded construction of the RV Park and Ice pavilion facilities; county-wide infrastructure projects, remodel of the county courthouse; construction of the Franklin County Justice Center and jail addition, and financial software. Franklin County debt is being retired with property taxes and sales and use taxes.

Also, at the end of 2016, the County had $2,382,202 in Public Works Trust Fund revenue debt, compared to $2,620,437 at the end of 2015. These funds are being used to finance County road infrastructure projects.

Plan Implementation and Monitoring The Capital Improvement Schedule in Tables 36 and 37Appendix 6 will be used to provide timing, location, projected cost, and revenue sources for the capital improvements identified for implementation in the other elements of this comprehensive plan. This schedule is intended to be economically feasible within the identified target revenues discussed in the Inventory and Analysis section of this element.

Tables 36 and 37 listAppendix 6 lists the capital improvement project by facility type and , shows the projects needed to correct deficiencies and provides estimates of the project costs by year. Currently no projects are known that are needed to correct an existing deficiency where existing conditions are below level of service standards being adopted in this comprehensive planPlan. Projects that exceed available target revenues are not included. As available revenues become available, these projects will be incorporated in the schedule for implementation. Projects under $10,000 and projects not related to LOS standards or measurable objectives are generally excluded from Tables 36 and 37Appendix 6.

This element may be is adjusted annually, when needed. Projected revenues for fiscal years past 2007 are listed by plan element and shown as a lump sum. Capital projects will be identified in greater detail in subsequent years. TGenerally, top priority will be given to projects that correct existing deficiencies followed by those required for facility replacement, and then those needed for future growth.

This element will may be reviewed annually and amended to verify that fiscal resources are available to provide the public facilities needed to support adopted LOS standards and measurable objectives.

Tables 36 and 37Appendix 6 is are included augmented by in the Franklin County Capital Transportation Plan, which may be amended on an annual basis. The annual review of the Capital Improvement Schedule is the responsibility of the County Commission Chairperson and the County Administrator.

Table 36 – Projected Expenditures 20-Year Rural Capital Improvement Schedule Table 37 – Projected Expenditures 20-Year Urban Capital Improvement Schedule Franklin County will generate approximately $121 million in revenue for transportation/capital related projects over the next 20 years. Of this total approximately $76 million (63%) will be needed to maintain

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and operate the system and approximately $45 million (37%) will be available for project improvements. At the end of the 20-year planning horizon, the county will have an ending balance of $61,000.

Like other sparsely populated rural counties, Franklin County must rely heavily upon state and federal funding sources to accomplish needed improvements. Often innovative financing methods must be used to implement some projects.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES INVENTORY The community facilities described in this section include county buildings utilized for conducting county business and services, public schools for the education of children in the rural community, fire districts and rural fire station locations, libraries, emergency dispatch services, and recreational facilities. This Element also identifies agencies and community service providers. Certain facilities located in the rural areas are shown on Map 10. This plan addresses capital projects and facilities, but not routine maintenance, furniture, or equipment.

County Buildings Franklin County buildings are organized into three broad categories: assets used for governmental operations, assets used for business-type and enterprise activities, and finally assets used for other purposes (such as lease or use agreement).

1. Assets used for Franklin County governmental operations The Franklin County Courthouse, at 1016 N 4th Street in Pasco, was built in 1912 and opened to the public in 1913. In September 2002, voters approved a bond of $10.2 Million for courthouse restoration which will be retired in 2022. In December 2005 Franklin County received a grant from the State for $2.7 Million for the historical restoration aspect of the renovation. Remodeling of the courthouse began in 2004 and was completed in 2006. The Carriage House (Security Building) was constructed in 2007 to screen all visiting public prior to access to the Courthouse and Public Safety Building. The following departments / offices are located in the courthouse: . Assessor Planning and Building, . Administrator . Commissioners . Treasurer . Auditor (elections, recording, licensing and accounting) . Two courtrooms

The Public Safety Building was added onto the Courthouse in 1975. The following departments are located in the Public Safety Building: Print Shop, . Coroner . Information Services . Municipal Court, District Court, Superior Court Clerk, and Prosecutor’s Office including Child Support

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The original Corrections Facility was built in 1986. The facility was designed with a capacity of 102 beds. After a $19.5 million project, the new Jail opened in 2014 with a capacity of 208 beds. The combined capacity is 334 and the jail has a daily average of around 200 inmates. to accommodate 107 inmates; however, it can hold approximately 157 inmates when they are double-bunked. The county needs to either plan for expansion or contract with another entity to house additional inmates. The expansion would include adding a second floor to the jail, which would provide for approximately 200 beds. Construction funding is uncertain at this time. The Corrections Facility has the same address as the County Courthouse. The project was financed through a thirty-year public safety sales tax that was approved by city of Pasco and county voters in 2011, and the building features many technological enhancements and is energy- efficient.

The Public Works Facility has been located at 3416 Stearman Avenue since 1988 and includes the business office, Solid Waste Division, and the Vehicle Repair Shop. The building is leased from the Port of Pasco.

The complex at 3414 Stearman Avenue is owned by Franklin County on ground leased from the Port and includes offices, storage and other uses supporting Public Works. Additional Public Works facilities include the building at 105 W. Hawthorn Street in Connell and various county-owned lands used for gravel mining and storage, in Kahlotus and at Merrill’s Corner.

2. Assets used for business-type and enterprise activities The Trade, Recreation, and Agricultural Center, commonly known as TRAC, opened in October 1995 adjacent to the Road 68 interchange at I-182, at 6600 Burden Blvd. The facility is owned and management by Franklin County, with financial participation from the City of Pasco. More than 100,000 square feet of exhibit space is available in three main buildings for large conferences, trade shows, and other events. , with the capacity to seat 3,000 people, dinner seating for up to 1,800 or up to 210 exhibit booths can be laid out for trade shows. The 140′x 280′ Arena with an indoor dirt floor has a seating capacity of 3,400 and is utilized for equine and rodeo events. There is paved parking for 1,450 cars with adjacent grass parking for an additional 500 cars. The facilities include: . TRAC “Ranch & Home” Indoor Arena measuring 280 feet by 140 feet (with a 51 foot ceiling height) plus a 150 foot by 250 foot warm-up arena and outdoor stalls. The typical seating capacity is up to 3,400 people (theater style) but additional chairs can be added on the arena floor for concerts . TRAC Atrium features an office, a 713 square foot board room, and two conference meeting rooms which are 1,960 and 2,482 square feet . TRAC Exposition Hall is a 39,000 square foot facility with a maximum seating capacity of 3,700 people (reception style)

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. Permanent Outdoor Stalls are located east of the other facilities; there are 268 permanent outdoor stalls allowing easy access to the warm-up arena through permanent walk gates

Franklin County owns and operates the Franklin County RV Park at 3666 and 2560 Homerun Road in Pasco. The RV Park features 46 full service sites and 13 additional power / water sites near the TRAC building.

3. Assets used for other purposes The Franklin County Annex, located at 412 W. Clark, was purchased from the City of Pasco with the intent to house county administrative offices while the County Court House was being remodeled. Since mid-year 2006 the Annex has been used by the Benton Franklin Health District and other public agencies. It is expected that Franklin County will consider selling the property in the future.

Next, the County leases a building at 502 W. Boeing Street in Pasco from the Port of Pasco. The building houses the Planning and Building Department, and portions of the building are sub-leased to the Franklin County Noxious Weed Board and the Pest Board.

The Franklin County Museum is located at 305 N 4th Avenue in Pasco. The Museum building was originally constructed in 1910. The Between 1980 and 1982, the building was refurbished by volunteers of the Franklin County Historical Society. It opened to the public as the Franklin County Historical Museum on in 1983, and the building boasts high ceilings and dark wood trim which provides an apt atmosphere for the historic artifacts and information collected at the site. The building is owned by Franklin County but managed by the Franklin County Historical Society.

The former Lourdes Wilson house at 224 N 7th Avenue in Pasco is owned by Franklin County but leased to Lourdes Counselling, who operates out of the facility.

Finally, the Benton-Franklin County Detoxification Center, managed by Benton Franklin Health Services, is located at 1020 S. 7th Avenue in Pasco, on county owned land.

Franklin County Sherrif The Franklin County Sherriff’s Office has about 100 employees working in several operational divisions: Law Enforcement, Civil, Corrections, and Security.

The Law Enforcement Division consists of patrol and investigations, managed by the Undersheriff. The division is staffed with patrol sergeants, deputies, and detectives. Some of the programs under the division include Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), a School Resource Officer, Explorers, Citizens Academy, Metro Drug Task Force, and Marine Patrol. The division also includes criminal investigations and provides full law enforcement services and patrol to the County, patrolling over 1,000 miles of county roads. Additionally, the Sheriff’s office holds contracts with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to educate and enforce the off-road vehicles laws at the Juniper Dunes wilderness area for the BLM.

The Corrections Division operates the County jail, which has a daily average of about 200 inmates.

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Next, the Civil Division carries out the statutory responsibilities of the Sherriff’s Office to the Superior Court.

Finally, the Security Division is responsibility for the state-of-the-art security system at the Courthouse Facility. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has a Sheriff’s Captain that oversees the Security System and supervises two private security companies for both Court Room Security and Campus Security.

Fire Districts There are five separate Fire Protection Districts serving unincorporated Franklin County. The boundaries of Franklin County Fire Districts and the general locations of the rural fire stations within the respective fire districts are shown on Map CF-1. The areas of the county without coloring are not located within a fire district. The fire districts each receive revenues via property taxes. Many rural fire departments are dependent on volunteer firefighters. Fire districts are often first responders to a number of emergencies not related to fires, so their services extend far beyond their name. In addition to fires, they respond to rescue and emergency medical calls, hazardous conditions, disasters, persons in distress, public service assistance, and special incidents. The fire districts in Franklin County service various populations in suburban, rural, remote and wilderness settings.

. Franklin County Fire Protection District #1 is based out of Connell and has six stations . Franklin County Fire Protection District #2 is based out of Kahlotus . Franklin County Fire Protection District #3 protects 205 square miles operating out of six stations and the district provides medical response and initial fire projection to Juniper Dunes . Franklin County Fire Protection District #4 is based out of Basin City . Franklin County Fire Protection District #5 serves North Franklin County

Several areas of Franklin County include sparsely populated and remote development. Through implementation of Land Use and related land development policies and regulations, the County strives to provide some level of mitigation where longer fire department response times may be likely to occur, or where firefighting (or suppression) system may be limited. See the Natural Element, Natural Hazards Mitigation section, for more information.

MAP CF-1: FIRE DISTRICTS AND FIRE STATION LOCATIONS

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Emergency Dispatch Center The Southeast Communications Center (SEACOMM) is an emergency dispatch center in Richland and managed by Benton County Emergency Services (BCES). The dispatch center began serving Franklin County via a bi-county agreement in mid-2018, prior to that time the Sheriffs’ office communication division was responsible for dispatching and communications. The consolidation was intended to improve 911-call routing from mobile homes. SEACOMM services the following agencies in Franklin County: Franklin County Fire Protection Districts 1-5, City of Pasco Police and Fire, Pasco Airport, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and City of Connell Police and Fire.

Agencies and Community Service Providers The following is a summary of some agencies operating in Franklin County; many of the agencies serve residents in both Franklin and Benton Counties:

Table CF-1: Agencies and Community Service Providers Agency Location Benton-Franklin Community Action Committee 710 & 720 W. Court Street, Pasco Benton-Franklin Fair & Rodeo 1500 S. Oak Street, Kennewick Benton-Franklin Health District Offices at 7102 W. Okanogan Place in Kennewick and 412 W. Clark in Pasco Benton-Franklin Human Services 7102 W. Okanogan Place, Suite 201, Kennewick Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center 5606 W. Canal Drive, Suite 106 Kennewick Benton-Franklin Law Library Located in the L building on the Columbia Basin College campus Franklin County Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element 2018 Update – DRAFT FOR PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW (WORKSHOP) – 11/27/2018 Page CAP- 11

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Benton-Franklin Superior Court 7122 W. Okanogan Place Building A, Kennewick Franklin County Noxious Weed Control Board 502 W. Boeing Street, Pasco (Mailing address: 1016 N. 4th Avenue, Pasco) Franklin Conservation District 1724 E. Superior Street, Pasco Horticultural Pest and Disease Board 1016 N. 4th Avenue, Pasco Housing Authority of The City Of Pasco & Franklin County 2505 W. Lewis Street, Pasco Inspire Child Development Centers (Migrant Seasonal 315 W. Court Street, Pasco Head Start, Early Childhood Education and Assistance 1010 S. 6th Street, Pasco, Program, Region X Head Start, Early Head Start, USDA 281 1st Avenue, Basin City nutritional services programs) 600 E. Adams Street, Connell Washington Invasive Species Council (Based in Olympia, no local office) WorkSource Columbia Basin 815 N. Kellogg Street Suite D, Kennewick WSU Extension Office 404 W. Clark Street, Pasco (Mailing address: 1016 N. 4th Avenue, Pasco)

Schools and Education Services This section summarizes the schools and education services available within the County. Other educational facilities in surrounding counties, particularly Benton County, may also serve Franklin County residents.

The North Franklin School District #51 serves a K-12 student population of approximately 2,000 2,100 students within the below its schools located in Connell, Mesa, Eltopia, and Basin City.

Table CF-2: North Franklin School District Facilities

FACILITY LOCATION CAPACITY (APPROX.) Connell High School Connell 450 Palouse Junction High School Connell 40 Olds Junior High Connell 330 Connell Elementary Connell 450 Basin City Elementary Basin City 500 Mesa Elementary Mesa 300

The Kahlotus School District #56 services a student population of approximately 100 students in Kahlotus.

Table CF-3: Kahlotus School District Facilities

The Pasco School District #1 has 11 15 elementary schools; 3 middle schools; 23 high schools; and, 1 alternative high school and middle school. District enrollment is approximately 11,000 17,780 students. Franklin County Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element 2018 Update – DRAFT FOR PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW (WORKSHOP) – 11/27/2018 Page CAP- 12

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Voters in the Pasco School District approved a $99.5 million bond in 2017 for construction of two new elementary schools, a new middle school, and a complete rebuild of Stevens Middle School, as well as other items including land acquisition for future school sites.

Other school districts serving students in Franklin County and adjacent counties include the Star School District #5, Othello School District #55, and Washtucna School District #43.

The public school district boundaries are depicted on Map CF-2.

The Educational Service District 123 (ESD) is based in Pasco and is one of the nine ESDs located in the state. ESD123 services 23 school districts in Southeastern Washington. The ESD is a non-for-profit education organization mandated by the state legislature. The ESD partners with school districts, community members and businesses to link public schools with state and national educational districts. Under RCW 28A.310, ESDs provide cooperative and informational services to local school districts, assist the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and State Board of Education in the performance of the respective statutory and constitutional duties and provide services to school districts to assure equal educational opportunities for all students.

In addition to the public school districts, there are many private schools operating in Franklin County. Kingspoint Christian School, Tri Cities Prep Catholic High School, Riverview Baptist Christian School, Tri- City Adventist School, and St Patrick’s Catholic School offer educational options to the community.

Columbia Basin College in Pasco offers many academic programs including Baccalaureate degrees, Transfer degrees, Workforce degrees and certificate programs, Continuing and Community Education, and Support Programs. Heritage University, a private university based out of Toppenish, Washington, offers courses on the Columbia Basin College in programs leading to Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees. Additionally, Washington State University – Tri-Cities operates within the region, offering a wide range of degree programs.

The Tri-Cities region has the distinction of having one of the most highly educated populations in the nation.

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MAP CF-2: PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Libraries

The primary library in Franklin County is located in the City of Pasco and is part of the Mid-Columbia Library system serves Benton, Adams and Franklin Counties. There are six library facilities in Franklin County. Pasco and West Pasco have larger libraries and branch libraries are also located atin Basin City, andConnell, Kahlotus, and Merrill’s Corner.

Table CF-4: Mid-Columbia Library System Locations

Library Branch Location Basin City 50-A N. Canal Boulevard, Basin City Connell 118 N. Columbia, Connell Kahlotus 225 E. Weston Street, Kahlotus Merrill’s Corner 5240 Eltopia West, Eltopia Pasco 1320 W. Hopkins, Pasco West Pasco 7525 Wrigley Drive, Pasco

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The Mid-Columbia Libraries additionally provides services to the City of Mesa and other rural areas through its bookmobile services, which began in 1949. The Bookmobile also attends major events, fairs, and parades.

The Mid-Columbia Library system is governed by a seven-member board of trustees jointly appointed by the Commissioners of Benton and Franklin counties.

The library system includes a large collection of books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and there are many options for customers to gain access to thousands of digital items, such as eBooks.

The Mid-Columbia Library’s Strategic Plan for Success is the system’s guiding business document, which defines how service is provided to meet communities needs and sets goals and objectives by which success can be measured.

Recreational Opportunities and Facilities Franklin County is a great place for many recreational opportunities and recreational opportunities in Franklin County include the use of numerous federal, state, county and city facilities, many of which are listed in the Franklin County Comprehensive Parks Plan, as amended. Franklin County no longer owns or maintains county parks.

McNary, Ice Harbor and Lower Monumental Dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers provide opportunities for camping, boating and fishing on Lakes Wallula, Sacajawea, and Herbert G. West. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains Levy Landing Park and Washington State maintains Windust, Lyons Ferry and Palouse Falls State Parks, each on the Snake River.

The federal Columbia Basin Irrigation Project, bringing water by canal from behind Grand Coulee Dam to Franklin County, created numerous inland lakes ranging in size from potholes to the Scooteney Reservoir. These bodies of water provides multiple destinations for fishing, boating and camping. The farmlands and lakes additionally provide seasonal upland and migratory bird hunting throughout the Basin.

Fishing is one of the great sports on the Columbia River, with steelhead and bass the two most popular sport fish taken by anglers. Lake fishing for trout, perch, bass and crappie may be enjoyed by traveling to the many inland lakes located throughout the County. The area holds many recreation possibilities for hunters. In many areas, ring neck pheasants, chukars, and quail are found in great quantities. Duck and goose hunting are also excellent in the area along the Snake and Columbia Rivers.

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Ice Age Floods Geologic Trail

Congress established the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail in 2009, under Public Law 111-11. The U.S. Department of the Interior is proposing tThe Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail is , a network of touring routes and interpretative centers across the state and county, telling the dramatic story of the Missoula Floods at the end of the last ice age, 12,000 -14,000 years ago. The floods left a lasting imprint on the regional landscape of the region and have greatly affected our pattern of human settlement patterns and development in our corner of the Northwest in the region. The Trail weaves through the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana, and is located on both public and private lands, and is a part of the National Park Service. A portion of the trail passes through Franklin County.

The Columbia Plateau Trail utilizes the abandoned Burlington Northern Railway line from Ice Harbor on the Snake River to Cheney (near Spokane). The Columbia Plateau Trail intersects and crosses several proposed Ice Age Floods touring routes at Kahlotus and Palouse Falls. Mesa is additionally situated within the Esquatzel Coulee and Connell is located at the confluence of the Esquatzel and Washtucna Coulees; both are on the network of proposed touring routes. The State Parks and Recreation Commission manages the trail. Placing crushed rock throughout the trail began in 1998 and will be completed as funding can be secured.

MAP CF-3: ICE AGE FLOOD NATIONAL GEOLOGIC TRAIL – MASTER TRAIL MAP

SOURCE: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Juniper Dunes The Juniper Dunes area is located in southeastern Franklin County, and encompasses 19,600 acres that can be used for hiking, off-highway vehicles, biking, horseback riding, camping and hunting (within designated areas) with three areas:

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 The Juniper Dunes Wilderness is 7,100 acres of wilderness area which is fenced and where no motorized or mechanical uses (including bikes) are permitted  The Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) “Open” Area is 3,920 acres where off-highway vehicle recreation is allowed  The Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) is 8,620 acres where OHV use is only permitted on designated trails

The Juniper Dunes property features large sand dunes and forest of juniper trees, however no other trees grow in significant numbers. The site has historically been surrounded by private lands with no legal access. Wildlife found on the site include mule deer, bobcat, coyote, badger, skunk, weasel, porcupine, pocket gopher, kangaroo rat, several species of mouse, hawk, owl, raven, quail, partridge, pheasant, dove, numerous songbirds, and rattlesnakes.

Portions of the Juniper Dunes are administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Currently, Franklin County is working in a partnership with the BLM and the Federal Highway Administration to provide legal public access to the site.

Franklin County has applied to construct operate and maintain a county road. Upon completion (expected in summer 2019), the improved access will improve safety, site access for law enforcement and emergency vehicles, and reduce trespass on private lands.

City Parks The cities of Pasco, Connell, Mesa and Kahlotus include urban parks and, in some cases, large regional- scale park facilities. The parks and facilities inventories may be found in the Comprehensive Plans for the individual cities.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some public sites, with various levels of amenities at Ringold Springs (Columbia River), Mesa Lake, Clark Pond, Powerline Lake, Worth Lake, and White Bluffs (Columbia River).

Regional Parks Inventory The following table summarizes the inventory of large and/or regional parks serving Franklin County residents and visitors:

Table CF-5: Regional Parks Inventory

Facility Ownership Location Other Notes Wade Park Owned by: US Army 601 Road 54, 25-acre riverfront park with boat launch, Corps of Engineers Pasco seating areas, walking/bike paths Managed by: City of Pasco Chiawana Park Owned by: US Army 2020 Rd. 88, 127-acre riverfront park; 25 developed acres Corps of Engineers Pasco of land; features a boat dock, boat launch, Managed by: City of covered picnic shelters, playground, Pasco restrooms, walking trail Columbia Plateau Owned by: Various (Trailhead The southern portion of the 130-mile trail

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Facility Ownership Location Other Notes Trail State Park Managed by: State location: passes through Franklin County, with Parks and Recreation Washtucna) multiple access points on properties Commission managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Leasing: N/A Palouse Falls Owned and managed Palouse Falls 105-acre park with views of Palouse Falls, State Park by: Washington State Road, LaCrosse the Washington State waterfall (this park parks includes areas located in Whitman County) Sacajawea Owned and managed 2503 Sacajawea 257-acre day-use park at the Confluence of Historical State by: Washington State Park, Pasco the Snake and Columbia Rivers Park parks Lyons Ferry State Owned and managed 620 Marmes 168-acre day-use park at the confluence of Park by: Washington State Road, Washtucna the Palouse and Snake Rivers featuring more parks than 5,200 feet of shoreline

Windust Park Owned and managed 5262 Burr Canyon Primitive camping sites, boating by: US Army Corps of Road, Kahlotus Engineers McNary Dam Owned by: Corps of Multiple locations McNary Dam (Lake Wallula) facilities in (Lake Wallula) Engineers Franklin County include: Managed by: Various  Chiawana Park (*) – see above Leasing: Various  Columbia Park (*)  Locust Grove/ Marindale  Pasco Boat Ramp (*)  Sacajawea State Park (operated by Wash. State Parks) (*) operated by City of Pasco Lower Owned and managed Multiple locations Lower Monumental Dam facilities in Franklin Monumental Dam by: US Army Corps of County include: Engineers  Ayer Habitat Management Unit  Devil’s Bench  Lower Monumental Dam Tie-Up Dock  Lyons Ferry Natural Area  Lyons Ferry Park  Skookum Habitat Management Unit Ice Harbor Dams Owned and managed Multiple locations Ice Harbor (Lake Sacajawea) facilities in by: US Army Corps of Franklin County include: Engineers  North Shore Recreation Area  Lost Island Habitat Management Unit  Levey Park  Lake Emma  Shoreline Road Fishing Access

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The County currently leases Wade Park from the Corps of Engineers, which is located between Road 39 and 54 along the Columbia River. Renovation of the Boat Launch, parking area and theire support facilities at Road 54 will be completed in Spring 2008.

Franklin County relinquished the lease for Chiawana Park, situated on the Columbia River at approximately Road 88, back to the Corps of Engineers in 2006. The park occupies 83 acres of which approximately 4 acres are developed for picnicking. The County had improved the Park’s boat launching basin by dredging it to provide safe draft for pleasure craft and has also constructed a concrete boat- launching ramp. A pipeline was installed to maintain a flow through the basin and alleviate ita silting problem. The boat improvement project was performed with a grant-in-aid from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC), matching funds from the County, and donated labor and machinery. The County constructed a new comfort station at the west end of the park to replace a dilapidated facility. This comfort station allowed the reopening of the west end of the park, which had been closed for several years.

The City of Pasco is in the process of signing a lease andto maintain Chiawana Park. County Parks Franklin County has traditionally developed and maintained regional parks larger than five acres in rural and urban areas meant primarily to serve those in unincorporated areas.

County Trails The trail corridors shown on the Community Facilities map include the 130-mile Columbia Plateau Trail which is proposed to extend northeasterly toward Spokane together with and is a the preferred corridors of use by bicyclists in Franklin County. Additional routes are also shown on the Cycling Tri- Cities Map, a bicycle guide map, prepared by the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments in collaboration with Franklin County, Benton County, Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Tri- Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau, and the BFCG Bicycle Advisory Committee, and the Tri-Cities Bicycle Club. Map 10. Community Facilities

Essential Public Facilities GMA specifies that no comprehensive plan can preclude the siting of essential public facilities, and requires that process be in place for identifying and siting essential public facilities, including “... those facilities that are typically difficult to site, such as airports, state education facilities and state or regional transportation facilities as defined in RCW 47.06.140, regional transit authority facilities as defined in RCW 81.112.020, state and local correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, and in-patient facilities including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities, group homes, and secure community transition facilities as defined in RCW 71.09.020.”

Franklin County will participate in a cooperative regional and interjurisdictional process to site essential public facilities of regional and statewide importance, including transportation projects. The , with the objective is to promote environmental quality, optimize access and usefulness to appropriate jurisdictions, and to equitably distribute economic benefits/burdens throughout the county or region.

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For example, an interjurisdictional process was already conducted to establish Preliminary Landfill Location Siting Evaluation Standards for the area (see Appendix B of the Franklin County Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan).

Facilities which fit into this category which are currently located within Franklin County include: . County jail facilities (Pasco) . Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (Connell) . Tri-Cities Airport (Pasco) . Columbia Basin College (Pasco) . Solid waste handling and landfill facilities . In-patient facilities, group homes, and similar facilities

Inventory and Analysis

All cost estimates are presented in 2007 dollars as determined by the county administration. The following considerations were used informally in developing the listing of proposed projects: economic (financial); feasibility; consistency; and impacts on health, safety and the environment.

The public facilities necessary for existing and future expansions have been identified in other elements of this comprehensive plan. The elements of the comprehensive plan have been modified through the process of developing a capital facility program to ensure financial feasibility. The other elements of the plan describe the location and capacity of the facilities presently existing and analyze the future needs for these facilities.

The capital improvements needed to satisfy future development and to maintain adopted levels of service are identified and listed in Tables 34 and 35. The tables describe each of the capital improvement projects needed to correct existing deficiencies or address projected needs, and estimates of the total project costs. The year indicates when the projects must be initiated to maintain the LOS for the respective facilities. Capital facilities projects have been identified for transportation and community facility improvements.

Future Needs and Alternatives

The Capital Facilities Program will be developed based on the following analyses:  Current revenue sources  Financial resources  Capital facilities policies  Methods for addressing shortfalls.

Revenue Resources

To ensure that the county is using the most effective means of collecting revenue considering the various sources of funding available, the county should periodically review the impact and

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appropriateness of their financial system, as financial regulations, available mechanisms, and market conditions are subject to change.

Transportation

The county receives revenues for transportation projects from several funding sources including: federal monies through competitive grants and direct allocation; state per capita revenues and competitive grants; and local improvement districts (LID) for specific approved transportation projects assessed to benefiting properties. Revenues that have been identified are noted in Table 33.

Community Facilities

Public buildings utilized for the provision of general services such as the courthouse, administrative offices, sheriff’s office, county jail, and parks or trails would be funded from the county’s general fund or grant, bond, or combination thereof.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES GOALS AND POLICIES

I. County Buildings Goal 1. Provide adequate, secure public facilities for county services. Goal 1 Policies: 1. Provide adequate space for the provision of county services. 2. Provide adequate space for community interaction, fellowship, and recreation. 3. Cooperate with other public jurisdictions for the provision of space and services. 4. Ensure all County-owned facilities and properties meet ADA requirements upon new construction or remodeling. 3.5. Foster sustainable practices including energy use reduction measures.

II. Fire Districts Goal 1. Encourage the provision of fire protection services for all county residents. Goal 1 Policies: 1. All unincorporated lands within Franklin County should be encouragedcontinue to be included within a fire district. 1.2. Work with the fire districts to review and, when necessary, condition plats to require enhanced building setbacks when fire suppression (fire hydrants) are not readily available, in rural and remote locations and to ensure suitable access by fire-fighting trucks and equipment.

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III. Trails and Recreation Goal 1. Plan and develop a system of trails and paths that interconnect local and regional destinations. Goal 1 Policies: 1. Provide trails for walking, bicycling, hiking, jogging, and horseback riding. 2. Establish trails that are harmonious and compatible with existing natural features. 3. Encourage the location of Ice Age Floods interpretive centers in or near the Esquatzel and Washtucna Coulees at Connell, Kahlotus, and Mesa and at Palouse Falls.

IV. Parks, Open Space and Recreational Areas Goal 1. Provide adequate recreational facilities for all of the citizens in Franklin County. Goal 1 Policies: 1. Plan for and promote development of a bi-county (Franklin and Benton) bicycle trail system. 2. Recognize partner agencies which provide parks and recreational opportunities for County residents for their key role in providing quality of life amenities. . Monitor regional park acquisition and development trends to ensure that availability amenities do not fall below the previously established Level of Service standard (five acres of regional parkland per 1,000 residents). 1. In accordance with the current Parks and Recreation Plan for and develop adequate recreational facilities. 2. Establish standards for regional park acquisition and development at the rate of five acres per one thousand population. Objective 1A. Enhance and improve existing recreational facilities. Action Plan Items: 1. Replace the restroom at the east end of Chiawana Park. 2. Expand the parking lot at the Chiawana Park boat launch. 3. Purchase and install new playground equipment at the east end of Chiawana Park. 4. Acquire acreage and develop restroom and support facilities at Road 54. 5. Add a courtesy float and other amenities at the Chiawana Park boat basin. 6. Dredging, rock removal and marking rock hazards at the inlet of the Chiawana Park boat basin. 7. Construct permanent restrooms and a drinking fountain at the Road 48 soccer field. 8. Assist the development of Edward Markham School as a regional park. Objective 2B: Plan for and promote development of a bi-county bicycle system. Action Plan Items: 1. Support completion of the bike trail to Sacajawea Park. 2. Improve linkages from existing bike trails. a. Along Court Street from Richland Bridge to Harris Road. b. Road 68 from I-182 to Columbia River. 3. Complete bike trail from Harris Road to River Bend. Objective 3C: Maintain standards for regional park acquisition and development at the rate of five acres per one thousand population. Action Plan Items: 1. Develop a master plan for River Bend. 2. Continue to expand the developed acreage of Chiawana Park. Franklin County Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element 2018 Update – DRAFT FOR PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW (WORKSHOP) – 11/27/2018 Page CAP- 22

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Goal 2. Utilize available resources as fully as possible for recreational purposes. Goal 2 Policies: 1. Coordinate planning and development of recreational facilities with other governmental agencies and interest groups. Objective 2A. Finalize acquisition of the Army Corps of Engineers leased property. Objective 2B. Maintain facilities at present levels or better. Objective 2C. Minimize environmental impacts of future park developments. Objective 2D. Support utilization of Columbia River dikes for recreation. Objective 2E. Coordinate planning and development of recreational facilities with other governmental agencies and interest groups. Goal 3. Provide for parks needs within the suburban areas of Franklin County. Goal 3 Policies: 4. Acquire and hold land for suburban area parks. 5. Consider future development of Johnson Park. Objective 3A. Acquire and hold land for suburban area parks. Objective 3B. Support utilization of Columbia River Dikes for recreation. Objective 3C. Coordinate planning and development of recreational facilities with other governmental agencies and interest groups. Objective 3D. Consider future transfer/exchange of Johnson Park. Objective 3E. Evaluate the need for developer impact fees.

Goal 4. Utilize wetland natural hazard areas and wildlife areas as open space. Goal 4 Policies: 1. Natural and manmade Wwetlands , both natural and manmade, should be maintained as open space areas. . The Esquatzel Coulee, Smith Canyon and Basin City Bluff, the Ringold Wasteway, and the White Bluffs are some important areas for waterfowl. 1.2. Animal migration corridors should be maintained as open space to allow for herd movement. . There is an area in the NE corner of the county identified by Washington Fish and Wildlife as the Southern Columbia Basin Mule Deer Concentration area. . In the NW corner of the County, the WBIO Wasteway is a site with concentrations of mule deer. 3. Areas, which have been identified as nesting areas for endangered species, should be maintained as open space unless already developed. . Basin City Bluff, the White Bluffs, and Ryle-Grass Coulee-Smith Canyon are some key area areas for nesting habitat.

IV. Schools Goal 1. Promote the planned development of public school sites. Goal 1 Policies:

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1. Locate public schools close to existing or proposed residential areas, and coordinate for “Safe routes to school” to be include in planning efforts. 2. Require improved streets and sidewalks between new schools and the nearest arterial streets. 3. Require that new county roads have a location for buses to stop and a turning radius adequate to accommodate school busses. 4. Require that the location, design, and construction of school facilities be compatible with existing land use, drainage, and natural systems. Goal 2. Promote cooperation between the county and local school districts to provide adequate opportunities for community utilization of school facilities. Goal 2 Policies: 1. Maintain open communication between the county and the school districts. 2. Provide park and recreation facilities adjacent to, or in conjunction with, school district properties whenever possible. 3.2. Encourage future development of school grounds to complement park developmentrecreational opportunities.

IV. Essential Public Facilities Goal 1. To promote the development of a cooperative regional process for the siting of essential public services and/or facilities of a regional and statewide importance. Goal 1 Policies: 1. Develop a uniform siting procedure, which enables selection of optimum project sites and appropriate size relative to the intended benefit area. 3.2. Essential public facilities should generally not be located outside of an UGA unless the nature of their operations requires that they be sited in a rural or remote location. 3. Adopt regulations for essential public facilities shall provide a public process that includes, at a minimum, noticing as required by the County code and providing for at least one public hearing. 4. The County may condition proposals to be consistent with the county’s Vision Statement, Comprehensive Plan, other adopted plans, and development regulations. 5. The Tri-Cities Airport is designated as an essential public facility as described in RCW 36.70A.200. . Development and planning for lands adjacent to the airport shall be evaluated for consistency with the recommendations contained in the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division’s “Airports and Compatible Land Use” publications prepared pursuant to RCW 36.70.547 and RCW 36.70A.510. . Height restrictions and noise impacts and mitigation are per FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 77 and 150. . Mitigation measures including, but not limited to, land use or site plan restrictions, buffering, aviation easements or other notices to buyers and sellers shall be

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required on development projects located within the safety zones identified in the WSDOT criteria.

GENERAL CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES The capital facilities element will affect decision making to achieve community goals as denoted in the County’s “Vision Statement”. The capital facilities goals, policies and strategies are listed as follows:

Goal 1. Ensure that the elements of the comprehensive plan are fiscally achievable. Goal 1 Policies: 1. Provide capital improvement funds to correct existing deficiencies, to replace worn out or obsolete facilities, and to accommodate desired growth. . Proposed capital improvement projects will be evaluated and prioritized by the following criteria: a. Financial feasibility; b. The purpose of the project: elimination of capacity deficits, elimination of public hazards, or county needs based on projected growth patterns. c. The type of project, new development or redevelopment; and, d. Plans of other state and local agencies. 2. Maintain an up-to-date 20-year schedule of capital improvement projects. Capital improvements with which cost less than $10,000 should be reviewed for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Schedule and the annual capital budget. 3. Require that developers bear a fair share of facility improvement costs required by new development. . Establish impact fees that are sufficient to address the fair share of improvement costs required by new development. 4. Manage fiscal resources to support the provisions of needed capital improvements. . Adopt an annual capital budget and a twenty-year capital improvement program. . Manage debt within the county charter limits on general obligation debt. . Actively work to secure grants or private funds when available to finance capital improvements. 5. Coordinate land use decisions and a schedule of capital improvements with financial resources. . Require that the county and/or developers provide public facilities and services concurrent with the impacts of development. . Support and encourage the joint development and use of cultural and community facilities. . Emphasize capital improvement projects that promote the conservation, preservation or revitalization of local residential, commercial and industrial areas.

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Goal 2. Establish, and maintain and meet the following minimum LOS standards.

Table CF-6: Minimum Level of Service (LOS) Standards

CATEGORY CONCURRENCY LOS STANDARD REQUIRED? FRANKLIN COUNTY SERVICES AND FACILITIES County Buildings No Provide facilities that have adequate space for the provision of county services, community interaction, or fellowship; provide security for those county services requiring such (i.e. courts) Public Safety and police No Adequate facilities and equipment to meet local demand for protection sheriff’s office services Traffic Circulation Yes Traffic Circulation: Major Arterial: LOS C during peak hour traffic State Highway: LOS CCollectors and Local Streets: County accepted design standards. Design Standards No County accepted design standards for Collectors and Local Streets SERVICES AND FACILITIES OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS & PARTNER AGENCIES Parks No Parks: 5 acres of regional parkland per 1,000 residents; population. For purposes of consistency between elements of this plan, cCity, county, state and federal regional parklands within the county may beare included in the LOS standard. Drainage Control Devices No 25-year, 24-hour event. Stormwater Management No Retain on-site the runoff from 25-year, 24-hour storm at peak Systems discharge rates. Development will be regulated to ensure that its post development runoff to county systems does not exceed the predevelopment discharge value or rate. This limitation will ensure the LOS of the existing stormwater system is not comprised. Fire Protection and Fire No Level of Service standards are set by the local servicing districts District Services Water No Each servicing district (or City) establishes the local LOS

Irrigation water No LOS standards are as established by the servicing district (i.e. Franklin County Irrigation District, South Columbia Basin Irrigation district, etc.) Electric No LOS standards are as established by BBEC or Franklin County PUD Natural Gas No LOS standards are as established by Cascade Natural Gas or Avista, where their services are available Library and Information No The LOS is as established by the Mid-Columbia Libraries Services Solid Waste No Solid Waste: Consistent with the Benton-Franklin County Solid Waste Plan.Franklin County Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Schools No Schools: Ensure that adequate space is available for future school sites in the county.

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Sources: 1. Washington State Auditor’s Office. Financial Statements and Federal Single Audit Report: Franklin County, for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Dated September 29, 2017. Report No. 1019961. 2. Map - National Park Service 3. Graphic - https://www.midcolumbialibraries.org/branch/merrills-corner

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