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Pasco council approves two residential rezones; one passes 4–3 amid neighborhood concern
Summary
The council adopted two quasi‑judicial ordinances to rezone separate parcels to R‑1 low‑density residential. One ordinance passed unanimously; the other passed on a 4–3 vote after public testimony opposing duplex subdivision concerns was noted.
The Pasco City Council on Monday approved two quasi‑judicial zoning changes that will permit higher residential density or allow division of duplex properties.
Director Miller told the council both applications had been reviewed by the hearing examiner, which recommended approval in both cases after public hearings held April 9. The first request sought to rezone property from RS‑1 to R‑1 to permit increased density; staff recommended approval and no appeals were filed. The council adopted Ordinance No. 4768 on a unanimous voice vote.
The second rezoning, Ordinance No. 4769, proposed changing property from RS‑12 to R‑1. Miller said the hearing examiner recommended approval but the public testimony summary included opposition tied to existing duplex construction; opponents expressed concern that rezoning would permit the owner to subdivide duplexes into separately owned parcels. Councilmembers discussed the appearance of fairness requirements that apply to quasi‑judicial proceedings before voting.
Councilmember Milne moved to adopt the second ordinance and Councilmember Blaisdell seconded. The motion passed 4–3; the minutes record three nays (Councilmembers Parales, Milne and Grim—per the roll call at the vote). No appeals were reported at the hearing examiner level.
Both ordinances amend the zoning classification of the identified parcels; the council’s votes implement the hearing examiner’s recommendations and authorize publication of the ordinances by summary. The actions do not themselves authorize development permits or building permits, which remain subject to separate permitting and code requirements.
