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Home My WebLink About02-26-2025 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes February 26, 2025 Call to Order Chair Place called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: Chair Mary Place, Vice -Chair Anne Knapp, Jeff Baker, Charles Hitchcock, Colleda Monick, Kevin Rangel, Arthur Salido, Frieda Stephens, Shelley White YPC Members Absent: Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Philip Ostriem (both excused) Staff Present: Trevor Martin; Planning Manager, Eva Rivera; Planning Technician City Council Liaison: Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Martin announced the following: • The interview for the Senior Planner position was conducted and went well. • The Comprehensive Plan update is progressing, details will be provided later in the meeting. Action Items: Item Update YPC Bylaws Assigned Trevor Martin Status In Progress Approval of Minutes from January 8, 2025 - It was motioned by Commissioner Monick and seconded by Commissioner Stephens to approve the meeting minutes of January 8, 2025. The motion carried unanimously. Public Comment — None Public Hearing TXT#001-25, SEPA#001-25 — City Planning YMC Title 14 & 15 — Staff presented proposed text amendments to Titles 14 and 15 of the municipal code, focusing on streamlining processes. Notable changes include removing outdated definitions, such as 'bed and breakfast' and `desktop publishing,' to align with current land use practices. Discussion followed regarding how existing bed and breakfast establishments would be classified moving forward, with clarification that they would be reclassified as either short-term rentals or hotels/motels and allowed to continue operations under their new designation. Discussion continued to the definition of storage facilities and mini storage outdoor, the commission agreed change the screening language to require a minimum six-foot, view -obscuring fence or wall. The Commission discussed the proposed changes to subdivision procedures, specifically the public notice requirement for short plats. After a discussion on the importance of community awareness and public input, the Commission decided to retain the public notice requirement for short plats. Community Centers, Synagogues, Temples, and Fraternal Organizations: The use type in RD zones was changed from Type 1 to Type 2 to align with churches and synagogues. A Type 2 use was added in M1 zones to match the revised requirements. Daycare Facilities: Discussion focused on potential state law changes allowing up to 16 children in residential daycare facilities. The commission decided that daycare facilities in R1 and R2 zones should require Type 2 review to allow for public notice and comment. The R3 zone will remain a Type 1 review due to its higher activity level. Family Dwelling Duplexes: Approved removal of confusing language regarding family dwelling duplexes. Maintenance and Repair Businesses: Agreed to allow maintenance and repair businesses, including auto repair and towing, in RD zones under Type 3 review. Tiny House Communities: Confirmed the review process for tiny house communities in R2 zones as Type 2. -1- 02-26-2025 YPC Minutes General Retail Sales: The commission agreed to remove the size restriction for general retail sales (greater than or less than 12,000 square feet) and categorize convenience stores under general retail. Discussion continued for the removal of 15.04.085. Bill Hordan provided public comment regarding storage facilities. The commission reviewed updates to clarify site plan content requirements. It was agreed that revised versions would include a date of revision and be made accessible both in the department and online. Motion: Based on the testimony and evidence presented during today's public hearing, I move that the city of Yakima planning staff, modify the draft language to include the changes noted in the minutes of today's public hearing, and with these changes move that the planning commission draft findings effect and forward recommendation of approval to the Yakima city council. Motioned by: Commissioner Monick Seconded by: Commissioner Baker The commission entered into discussion. Chair Place called for a roll call vote. The results were as follows: Commissioner Baker: Yes Commissioner Salido: Yes Commissioner Rangel: Yes Commissioner Hitchcock: Yes Commissioner Monick: Yes Commissioner White: Yes Commissioner Stephens: Yes Commissioner Knapp: No Chair Place: Yes The motion passed with an 8-1 vote. Building Permit Reports — Martin went over the report summary and answered questions from the commissioners. Comp Plan Schedule — Martin reviewed the schedule. Commission Meeting Recap- • TXT#001-25 was approved. • The building report was reviewed; a report on issued certificates of occupancy will be presented. • Discussion on design standards will continue at the next meeting. Other Business - Commissioner White informed the commission she will continue to attend City Council meetings to update members on housing legislation changes. A motion to adjourn to March 12, 2025, was passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjou at approx t y 4:37 p.m. Chair Places Date This meetinas filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician -2 02-26-2025 YPC Minutes