Sunderland Family Treatment Services v. City of Pasco

This case requires us to decide whether the City of Pasco’s denial of a special use permit to Sunderland Family Treatment Services for a group home for troubled teens was proper. The superior court reversed the city council’s decision, holding it violated the handicap discrimination provisions of the state housing policy act. The City appealed directly to this court. Sunderland filed a cross-appeal, alleging the City’s decision was premised on findings of fact that were not supported by substantial evidence. We reverse the trial court on the discrimination issue. However, because we find the…