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Neighbors urge strict limits on Casavina event venue over noise and parking concerns; owner says she will comply
Summary
Neighbors testified at length against a special permit for an event venue at 5960 Burden Boulevard, citing repeated loud music, bass felt in homes, late‑night events, unclear parking and LLC registration questions. The applicant said most events are private, will comply with PMC noise and hours limits, and estimated 90–100 on‑site parking spaces.
The City of Pasco Hearing Examiner heard extensive neighborhood testimony May 13 on SP2026‑00005, a special permit to operate an event venue (classified under city zoning as a dance hall) at 5960 Burden Boulevard.
Planner James Begley summarized staff’s review and said staff recommended approval of the special permit with conditions, including limits on hours of operation (no earlier than 7 a.m. and no later than 10 p.m.), adherence to Pasco Municipal Code 9.130 on noise, downward‑directed lighting, parking revisions to meet PMC 25.185, and other measures to limit off‑site impacts.
Applicant Jenny Cervantes said Casavina is intended primarily as a private event space for weddings, showers and family gatherings rather than a nightclub, and she pledged to comply with noise rules and the recommended 10 p.m. closing time. Cervantes said most events would be indoors, estimated there is room for roughly 90–100 cars on the property, and said any alcohol service would follow state licensing rules.
Multiple nearby residents described recurring events over the past year and complained the music — particularly bass — has been loud enough to be felt inside homes and has continued past 10 p.m. Paul Bloomberg testified that the corporate entity in the application does not appear in Washington Secretary of State records; other neighbors questioned the accuracy of the site plan, the adequacy of on‑site restrooms and whether parking was properly designated. Property owner Nick Malhan, who identified himself as an endodontist and owner of 5960 Burden Boulevard, said parking signage indicates roughly 90–100 spaces and that he has permitted use of the upstairs space to the event operator.
City Councilman Leo Perales, speaking as a resident, said he is not opposed in principle but urged strict enforcement of hours, on‑site contact information for complaints, additional buffering and clear parking/egress measures to protect nearby families. The Hearing Examiner closed the public record and said he will issue a written decision within 10 working days.
Why it matters: The case raises recurring neighborhood quality‑of‑life issues — noise, late events, parking and safety at a congested driveway — and the examiner’s conditions or denial will shape how similar event uses are managed near residential areas in Pasco.
Next steps: The Hearing Examiner will issue written findings and a decision within the next 10 working days.
