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Council accepts petition to begin annexation review for 30.67‑acre orchard at 5215 S. Washington
Summary
Council accepted an intent‑to‑petition annexation for 5215 South Washington Street, a 30.67‑acre parcel currently used as orchard, and directed staff to evaluate impacts, zoning and potential assumption of city indebtedness before a future annexation decision.
The Kennewick City Council on June 3 voted 7–0 to accept a direct‑petition annexation filing for a 30.67‑acre parcel at 5215 South Washington Street, starting the municipal review process.
Planning staff described the property as a single parcel with a single‑family home and orchard, gently sloping in most places with some areas exceeding 15 percent. Under the direct‑petition annexation process the applicant signed the required notice acknowledging three key factors: (1) the council may accept, reject or geographically modify the proposed annexation; (2) the council may require simultaneous adoption of zoning substantially consistent with the comprehensive plan; and (3) the council may require assumption of all or part of existing indebtedness by the annexed area. Staff recommended the council accept the petition to allow staff time to evaluate service impacts and prepare a report for council consideration.
Council’s motion accepted the petition and the proposed boundary, and required simultaneous adoption of zoning regulations and assumption of existing city indebtedness as part of the review. Pursuant to RCW 35A.14.120, council’s initial decision on these procedural matters is final and not subject to appeal. The council’s acceptance does not itself annex the property; staff will return with an evaluation and recommendations on annexation and zoning.
