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Pasco hearing examiner hears widespread resident opposition to proposed R‑1 rezone of 156‑acre tract
Summary
On Nov. 12, 2025 residents told the City of Pasco hearing examiner they oppose re‑zoning about 156 acres to R‑1, citing traffic and safety, small lot sizes, school overcrowding and loss of farmland; the examiner will issue a recommendation to City Council within 10 working days.
The City of Pasco hearing examiner on Nov. 12, 2025 heard hours of public testimony opposing a request to rezone about 156 acres from Residential Transition to R‑1 (low‑density residential).
Planner Ivan Barragan, presenting the staff recommendation, said the rezone would align the site with the city's comprehensive plan and that the city has determined the proposal to be categorically exempt from further environmental review under Washington Administrative Code WAC 197‑11‑800 (number 6, letter c, 1–3). Barragan told the examiner staff recommends forwarding an R‑1 recommendation to City Council for a closed‑record decision.
Residents who spoke at the hearing raised multiple concerns. David Barber (11315 Easton Drive) said the change to R‑1 and a related subdivision could generate "nearly…
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