Planning Commission Agendas

MOSES LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION Nathan Nofziger, Chair | Charles Hepburn, Vice-Chair | Roderick Davis, Commissioner Gary Mann, Commissioner | Don Schmig, Commissioner Moses Lake Civic Center – 401 S. Balsam Street Regular Meeting Agenda April 16, AG 2020 E NatD A 7:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Approval of Consent Agenda A. Meeting Minutes for March 26, 2020 & continued meeting April 2, 2020 2. New Business: A. Final Plat: Sagecrest Major Plat 1 3. Old Business: A. 4. Planning Commission Questions and Comments 5. Adjourn City Manager Community Development Associate Planner Associate Planner Associate Planner Allison Williams Director Lori Witters Amy Harris Vivian Ramsey Kris Robbins April 2, 2020 TO: City of Moses Lake Planning Commission SUBJECT: Sagecrest Phase 1 Final Approval and Findings of Fact The city has received an application for final approval of the Sagecrest Phase 1 Major Plat. Sagecrest Preliminary Major Plat and Developer Agreement was approved to be developed in three stages by the Moses Lake City Council on August 27, 2019. Background: The Moses Lake Planning Commission recommended approved the Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Decision on June 13, 2019 with Conditions (see attached.) The Sagecrest Preliminary Plat I, II and III and Developer Agreement were approved by City Council on August 27, 2019, with conditions, see attached: Department and/or agency review Sagecrest Phase 1 Final Major Plat: Grant County: Assessor, Treasurer, Auditor, Health District City of Moses Lake: Municipal Services, Development Engineering. Development Surveying, Fire Department, Engineer Utility Providers: Cascade Natural Gas, Century Link, Grant PUD, Northland Cable Other: Multi-Agency Communication Center, United States Post Office Findings and Facts: 1. The Development Surveyor provided comments that must be addressed prior to submitting Mylar copies of the plat. 2. The Assessor’s office had no concerns about the final plat. 3. The Developer and City have filed a Developer’s agreement recorded March 24, 2020 4. The Developer has bonded for improvements. 5. A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) was issued on May 17, 2019. Conclusions- The facts and findings support the following conclusions: 1. The final plat for Sagecrest Phase 1 Major Plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat, provided all of the Development Department concerns are addressed. 2. The developer has bonded for all improvements. 3. All recording fees, any city fees or reimbursements will be collected prior to the City recording the plat with the Grant County Auditor. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends that the final plat of Sagecrest Phase 1 Major Plat be approved with the following conditions and any other conditions the Planning Commission deems appropriate: 1. The Development Surveyor comments on the plat must be addressed and corrected.  2. The plat shall be recorded when recording fees, any city fees, and reimbursements are paid to the City of Moses Lake. Planning Commission Action: Action: The Commission should consider the final major plat and recommend to the City Council to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the final plat. Action: The Commission should consider the findings of fact and approve or modify them. Respectfully submitted, Vivian Ramsey, Associate Planner City of Moses Lake Attachments: Attachment 1- City of Moses Lake Land Use Application Attachment 2- Proposed Final Plat Sagecrest Phase 1 plat map Attachment 3- Findings of Fact and staff report for Sagecrest Phases 1, 2, 3 Preliminary Major Plat Attachment 4- Development Surveyor comments on proposed final plat, dated 3/23/20 Attachment 5- Determination of Non-Significance Attachment 6- Developer Agreement Page 2 of 2  ’ I I YDEN HOMES ’ A . N D O R Y ’ A A CK ©  I I YDEN HOMES A . N D O R Y A A CK © Vivian, I verified that they took care of most of the issues on the comment set. There are still a few minor clean- up items, but hose can be handled. I’ll provide comments as if this is a final check-set before recording. We won’t need to hold it up any further, so I’ll provide remaining comments after they go through public hearing. Thank you, Wayne Ostler, PLS Development Surveyor Engineering Department City of Moses Lake 321 S. Balsam Moses Lake, WA 98837 O: 509-764-3774 C: 509-770-0089 wostler@cityofml.com  MOSES LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting on March 26, 2020 Commissioners Present: Chair Nathan Nofziger, Vice-Chair Charles Hepburn, Commissioners, Gary Mann, Don Schmig, Commissioner, Roderick Davis. Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec E P P P P P E Davis P P P P P P P Hepburn P P E E P P P Mann P P P P P P P Nofziger P P P P P P P Schmig P = Present E = Excused A = Absent C = Canceled Staff Present​: ​Community Development Director, Kris Robbins; Associate Planner, Vivian Ramsey, Secretary, Jovita Cantu. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Secretary Jovita Cantu called roll. The following were: Absent:​ Commissioner Davis. Action: ​Commissioner Nofziger announced they were headed into the executive session to discuss potential litigation. Consent Agenda: A. Minutes for December March 12, 2020. Action: ​Commissioner Charles moved to table to send notification about reexaminig #4 nd #5 on the conditions. It will be tabled to April 16. Heburn- Yes, Mann- Yes, Chairman- Yes, Schmig- Yes Item #2: ATT Monopole- Sagepoint: Associate planner Amy Harris described the project. There were no questions from the members of the Planning Commission. The proponent, Nancy Sears was present during the virtual hearing. Public hearing was opened and the disclosure questions were given to the members. Commissioner Mann has property in close proximity to this project. The other questions were asked and there were no affirmative answers. Public Hearing: There was no one wishing to speak in regards to the Monopole. Commissioner Hepburn moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Mann. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Mann commented that the building requirements would have to be in place. Commissioner Hepburn made a motion to accept the Sagepoint Monopole with approved conditions 1 and 2 and Findings Of Fact A-E on page 6. This was seconded by Commissioner Mann. Motion carried unanimously. Item #3 ATT Museum: Associate planner Amy Harris began speaking about the project when the meeting suddenly began experiencing audio issues. There were multiple attempts to resolve the audio issues but were unsuccessful. There was a phone put next to the podium laptop in an attempt to hear everyone. Amy Harris continued to speak about the project. There were no questions from the Planning Commissioners. Presentation by Proponent: The proponent requested that the setback to the property to the east with the wetland be waived. The compound would be longer and narrower to accommodate no landscaping in the rear setback. Commissioner Hepburn asked about the violations of the setback of the wetland. Community Development Director Kris Robbins stated that there would be no violations. We lost audio so we were able to make a motion to table the hearing at the public opening hearing of the ATT Monopole (Item #3 on the Agenda) until April 2 at 7 p.m. Motion was made by Commissioner Hepburn and seconded by Commissioner Mann. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM by Chair Nofziger. ____________________________________ Chair, Nathan Nofziger  MOSES LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting on April 2, 2020 Commissioners Present: Chair Nathan Nofziger, Vice-Chair Charles Hepburn, Commissioners, Gary Mann, Don Schmig, Commissioner, Roderick Davis. Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Davis E P P P E E Hepburn P P P P P P Mann P P E E P P Nofziger P P P P P P Schmig P P P P P P P = Present E = Excused A = Absent C = Canceled Staff Present: Community Development Director, Kris Robbins; Associate Planner, Vivian Ramsey, Secretary, Jovita Cantu. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. Secretary Jovita Cantu called roll. The following were: Absent: Commissioner Davis. (His phone was logged in but we could not hear him or verify that he could hear us. ATT Monopole - Museum Continued: Associate Planner Amy Harris spoke about the project. After mentioning that the proposed location is 40 feet from the wetland. Commissioner Mann asked about the setback and if there would be a boundary line adjustment if that would ever be developed. The setback is from the building and not the property line. Community Development Director Kris Robbins clarified that there are no variances at this time. Chair Nofziger asked the appearance of fairness questions. There were no affirmative answers and the public hearing was opened. Public Hearing: Anne Henning (1623 Legend Lane): She stated she was looking at the code and there is a setback requirement and she referred to 1878070 C3D. With that Commissioner Mann moved to close public hearing and Commissioner Hepburn seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously. Action: Staff was asked to look up the reference that was stated by Anne Henning. City Attorney Katherine Kenison stated the code and that it was consistent with what the current code requires. Commissioner Hepburn moved to approve with condition #1 set by staff, condition #2- required setbacks per code be observed. This was seconded by Commissioner Mann. Motion passes unanimously. Conditional Use Permit Family Services Cargo Containers: Associate Planner, Lori Witters presented the project and the action that is being sought. Commissioner Hepburn asked about the square footage of the building and referred to MLMC 18.75.040. He stated this matter would have to be presented with a different number of cargo containers due to it not meeting the code. Attorney Katherine Kenison asked the proponent if they would be ok to table the matter. The proponent would rather change the application to accommodate the code. Commissioner Hepburn suggested they go to a single container that is larger in size and stated that the applicant needed to resubmit. Appearance of fairness questions were given and there were no affirmative answers. The public hearing was opened and there being no comments, Commissioner Mann made a motion to close the public meeting. Commissioner Hepburn seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. . Commissioner Hepburn made a motion to deny the application due to not meeting the requirements of MLMC 18.74.040. Commissioner Mann seconded and the motion was denied. Greens Phase 2: Associate planner Vivian Ramsey presented the project and Community Development Director Kris Robbins clarified that the plat was previously approved and the proponent only completed a portion of the project. The application for final plat has expired and did not come into effect. Since it has expired, to bring it back, they are finalizing the second portion as originally proposed. Presentation by Proponent: Dennis Higley stated that he is the Project Manager they had to start over again although nothing has changed from the original plan. There are no differences proposed and added that all the landscaping for Phase 1 is complete. Groff Elementary Public Hearing: Chair Nofziger asked the appearance of fairness questions, no affirmative answers. Chair Nofziger recused himself. Associate planner Lori Witters presented the project details to the board. The 500 student elementary building will be located just south from Nelson Road and near the Campus Athletic Club. The two story building will be comprised of 22 classrooms grades kindergarten through fifth grade, with life skills rooms, library, gymnasium, music room, administrative offices, restrooms, and storage. The outdoor recreation area will include a baseball field, soccer field and playground area, with three parking areas consisting of 32 visitor spaces, 80 staff spaces, and 37 parent drop off and pick up area. Proposed landscaping will include a mix of perimeter fencing, trees and shrubs to buffer to buffer the complex from neighboring residential areas and from Nelson Road. Presentation by Proponent: Cameron from Design West is the architect for this project. He stated that they have a plan in place for parent pickup and it is intended to keep them on site. It is a 2 story design to mitigate the overcrowding of current classrooms. The property is fenced and they are looking forward to building this school. He reassured the Commissioners that there was plenty of space for the buses so that they would remain on school property at all times during pick up and drop off. Nathan Nofziger from Western Pacific Engineering spoke about the growth and the need for this school and that they did everything they could do to lessen the traffic on 17 and Nelson. Richard Law from City of Moses Lake Engineering spoke about the timeline and how they are looking for funding packages to apply them to the Yonezawa Road connection. When asked, Nathan Nofziger mentioned that the school will be completed by September 2021. Opened to public hearing. With no comments, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Mann oved to close the hearing and it was seconded by Commissioner Schmig. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Mann asked staff about Grant County 5 and their absence at this hearing. Associate Planner Lori Witters stated that they were notified of this hearing. She also stated that the Fire Department will make their comments during the building permit process. Action: Commissioner Mann made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit. At this point, Commissioner Mann's phone call dropped and Commissioner Schmig was asked to make the motion. Commissioner Schmig moved to approve with staff recommendation #2 and Findings of Fact, this was seconded by Commissioner Hepburn. Commissioner Mann rejoined the meeting and we were able to approve the motion. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM by Commissioner Hepburn. ____________________________________ Chair, Nathan Nofziger / Co-Chair Hepburn