A pickleball stadium, new hotel, more homes and apartments planned in Tri-Cities
Rising interest rates have chilled development, but they haven’t stopped it dead.
Throughout the Mid-Columbia, planning departments are processing requests to build subdivisions, hotels, apartments, schools and much much more.
Here’s a quick look at what’s in the pipeline in Benton, Franklin and western Walla Walla counties, according to records posted to the Washington Department of Ecology’s SEPA Register.
The SEPA Register reflects projects that are scrutinized for their potential impact on the environment. Many, though not all, proposed developments go through the process.
The state then determines if a project will have a significant impact and can require developers to take additional steps to minimize damage.
Kennewick projects
Pacific Clinic pickleball stadium
The former Tri-City Court Club, 1219 N. Edison St., rebranded as a health clinic, plans a 26,000-square-foot expansion as it retools its health and wellness business.
The two-story expansion adds a pickleball stadium, observation balcony and other amenities.
Construction begins this summer, according to a proposal submitted on the clinic’s behalf by Knutzen Engineering.
Canyon View apartments
The 58-unit apartment complex with five three-story buildings containing 12 units each is planned at 3605 S. Zintel Way.
The project was submitted by IHB Architects of Kent. Construction should be complete by 2024.
Sunny Meadows housing
A 24-acre site at 240 E. 49th Ave. will be subdivided into 79 residential lots, according to an application submitted by Knutzen Engineering.
Road and utility construction will begin this summer, contingent on the project receiving permit and plat approval from the city.
North Edison shopping
A 30,000-square-foot commercial building will be built at 825 N. Edison St., according to an application submitted by LCR Construction Inc.
The project includes nearly 26,000 square feet of retail shopping space on the first story with about 4,250 square feet on the second floor.
The site is 2.14 acres, south of the railroad tracks and opposite Kamiakin High School site preparation began in March.
Richland projects
Peach Tree Estates homes
A 19-acre site will be divided into 101 residential lots, according to an application submitted by MD&D Investments LLC.
The future neighborhood is about 600 feet south of the intersection of Queensgate Drive and Legacy Lane.
LivAway Suites hotel
A four story, 126-room hotel catering to longer term guests is will be built at 1289 Tapteal Drive, Richland, north of Columbia Center mall.
The project is proposed by W77 Acquisitions LLC of Lehi, Utah. It would be the third hotel property in the Tapteal area.
The 5.54-acre site will be divided into three parcels. LivAway will be built on one and the remaining two will be left for future development.
West Richland projects
Caden Estates housing
A 1.2-acre parcel south of Woodford Lane and west of West Van Giesen Street will be subdivided into nine residential lots, according to a proposal submitted by Knutzen Engineering.
Construction is expected to last from June 2023 to May 2024.
Pasco projects
Sandifur Apartments
A 44-unit apartment complex with two-story units is proposed for a 2.5-acre site off Midland Lane.
The units will have a mix of two and three bedrooms. Each unit will have at least two parking stalls.
The project is proposed by Haven Capital LLC.
Raven Place homes
A 163-acre site northwest of the intersection of Burns Road and Road 52 will be developed with 485 single-family homes and 240 multi-family units and four neighborhood parks, under a proposal submitted by Pro Made Homes.
The site is north of Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary School.
The project will be constructed in 17 phases.
Work is expected to begin in mid to late 2023, pending approvals, and will extend until approximately 2030, depending on market conditions, according to the application.
Walla Walla County projects
Shoreline Master Plan Update
Walla Walla County is preparing to amend its Shoreline Master Program to reflect changes in state law and other regulations.
The updated plan will govern the affected shorelines of the Snake, Columbia, Walla Walla and Touchet rivers, as well as other bodies of water within the county.
