City approves ambitious plan for 690 new homes
November 15, 2024 | Pasco City, Franklin County, Washington
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The property, located northeast of Burns Road and Road 60, is currently undeveloped farmland. The northern section, approximately 129 acres, is zoned for low-density residential use, allowing for a density of up to 36 dwelling units per acre, while the southern 35 acres is designated for medium-density residential use, permitting 6 to 20 units per acre. The proposed development aims for a density of 3.5 units per acre in the R1 zone and 6.7 units per acre in the R3 zone.
The project includes a mix of lot sizes and plans for a five-acre park, which could potentially reduce impact fees if dedicated as a fully developed neighborhood park. Development is slated to occur in 17 phases, with traffic and school impact fees to be collected prior to the issuance of building permits.
During the meeting, John Federoff, representing the engineering firm JF Engineering, expressed concerns regarding a specific condition of approval related to the design of lots 638 through 643. The condition requires that these lots either have rear access via an alleyway or be configured to prevent driveways from crossing a proposed multi-use path for safety reasons. Federoff indicated that the applicant opposes the rear-loaded lot configuration, citing challenges in meeting the recommendations while maintaining a functional layout.
City staff recommended approval of the Raven Place preliminary plat, contingent upon the conditions outlined in their report. The meeting highlighted the ongoing dialogue between developers and city officials as they navigate the complexities of urban planning and community safety.
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