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Home My WebLink About03-26-2025 YPC Agenda Packet The meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Y-PAC website. Visit the Yakima Planning Commission webpage for more information, including agenda packets and minutes. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Bill Preston, P.E., Director Trevor Martin, AICP, Manager Planning Division 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor Yakima, Washington 98901 Phone (509) 575-6183 • Fax (509) 575-6105 • Email: ask.planning@yakimawa.gov CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION Yakima City Hall Council Chambers 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 March 26, 2025 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. YPC MEMBERS: Chair Mary Place, Vice-Chair Anne Knapp, Jeff Baker, Charles Hitchcock, Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Colleda Monick, Philip Ostriem, Kevin Rangel, Arthur Salido, Frieda Stephens, and Shelley White City Council Liaison: Rick Glenn, Janice Deccio CITY PLANNING STAFF: Bill Preston (Community Development Director), Lisa Maxey (Admin. Assistant), Trevor Martin (Planning Manager), Eric Crowell (Senior Planner), Connor Kennedy (Associate Planner), Eva Rivera (Planning Technician), Irene Linos (Department Assistant) AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Staff Announcements IV. Approval of Minutes – February 12 and March 12, 2025 Meetings V. Public Comment VI. Discussion: Conceptual Site Plan VII. Comprehensive Plan Timeline VIII. Commission Meeting Recap IX. Other Business X. Adjourn Next Meeting: April 9, 2025 - 1 - 02-12-2025 YPC Minutes City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes February 12, 2025 Call to Order Chair Place called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: Chair Mary Place, Vice-Chair Anne Knapp, Jeff Baker, Charles Hitchcock, Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Colleda Monick, Philip Ostriem, Kevin Rangel, Arthur Salido, Shelley White YPC Members Absent: Frieda Stephens (excused) Staff Present: Trevor Martin; Planning Manager, Irene Linos; Temp. Department Assistant IV City Council Liaison: Rick Glenn, Janice Deccio Selection of Chair and Vice Chair – Anne Knapp nominated Mary Place to remain as Chair of Yakima Planning Commission, and the nomination was seconded by commissioner White. The nomination was approved unanimously. Commissioner Baker nominated Anne Knapp to remain as Vice-Chair of Yakima Planning Commission and the nomination was seconded by commissioner Hitchcock. The nomination was approved unanimously. Staff Announcements – Planning Manager Martin announced the following: • The Periodic Update is officially underway. The City has been working with the County and the County is currently developing a public outreach plan. • The Comprehensive Plan Amendment is now open, and will be a consolidated process with the Periodic Update. Approval of Minutes from January 8, 2024 – Meeting minutes from January 8th were tabled until next Planning Commission meeting. Public Comment – None Discussion: Business Licenses – Planning Manager Martin initiated the discussion by referencing the business license ordinance handout, which outlined current business licenses practices within the planning division. Martin conveyed that City Council’s directive is to streamline the process of home occupations. The commissioners reviewed and discussed current practices and explored potential strategies to simplify the process, aiming to facilitate the approval of home occupations. Additionally, the relationship between land use and business licenses was clarified among the commissioners. Commissioners were made aware that the state is the initial point of connect for obtaining a business license. Commissioners also discussed how the ease of obtaining a business license may lead to an increase of code compliant issued if home business owners do not adhere to the necessary mitigation measures. Commissioners agree to streamline the process to its simplest form of all home occupations being a type one level of review. Motion: To change all of Table 4-2. Table of Permitted Home Occupations to Type (1) land use review. Motioned by: Commissioner Baker 2 - 2 - 02-12-2025 YPC Minutes Seconded by: Commissioner Salido Chair Place called for a roll call vote. The results were as follows: Commissioner White: Yes Commissioner Salido: Yes Commissioner Rangel: Yes Commissioner Ostriem: Yes Commissioner Monick: No Commissioner Hughes-Mickel: Yes Commissioner Hitchcock: Yes Commissioner Baker: Yes Vice Chair Knapp: Yes Chair Place: Yes The motion passed with an 9-1 vote. Discussion: Housing Design Standards – Planning Manager Martin began the discussion by introducing housing design standards and providing the commission with a handout containing examples from other jurisdictions. Martin emphasized that the purpose of this discussion was not to make immediate decisions but rather to explore and understand design standards. The goal was to facilitate an open conversation, allowing commissioners to consider potential implementation of housing design standards within their own jurisdiction, considering that current practice is there are no housing design standards. Commissioners agreed that there is a lot to consider and will take the time to review suggestions and this discussion overall it will come back on the agenda for further discussion on 02/26/2025. Commission Meeting Recap •Schedule for Comp. Plan update should be sent out by Trevor as soon as it is available. •January 8th minutes will be provided as soon as possible. •Minutes, motions, and findings will be clarified if they are on the Planning Commission site or not. •Other business will appear on the Agenda for comments to take place. •Update of how many dwelling units have been completed will be provided 02/26/2025 meeting. The commission allowed for Shelly White to give a comment as a citizen. Shelly White made a public comment. A motion to adjourn to February 26, 2025, was passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:26 p.m. Chair Place Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Irene Linos, Temp. Department Assistant. 3 - 1 - 02-26-2025 YPC Minutes City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes March 12, 2025 Call to Order Chair Place called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: Chair Mary Place, Charles Hitchcock, Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Colleda Monick, Kevin Rangel, Arthur Salido, Frieda Stephens YPC Members Absent: Staff Present: Trevor Martin; Planning Manager, Sara Watkins; City Attorney, Eva Rivera; Planning Technician City Council Liaison: Rick Glenn Before the Yakima Planning Commission meeting began, City Attorney Sara Watkins explained the changes to the commission based on a court order. Due to the court order, an election for the position of Vice-Chair was conducted. Election of Vice-Chair: Commissioner Salido nominated Commissioner Hitchcock for Vice- Chair. Commissioner Hitchcock accepted the nomination, and Commissioner Hughes-Mickel seconded. The motion was put to a vote and passed unanimously. Staff Announcements – Planning Manager Martin announced the following: • The first public engagement session for the Comprehensive Plan update will be in April. Action Items: Item Assigned Status Update YPC Bylaws Trevor Martin In Progress Approval of Minutes from February 12 and February 26, 2025 - Corrections were noted for the February 12th meeting minutes, including former Vice-Chair Knapp’s absence and a misspelled last name.It was motioned by Commissioner Hitchcock and seconded by Commissioner Salido to approve the meeting minutes of February 26, 2025. The motion carried unanimously. The corrected February 12th minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting. Public Comment – Shelley White provided public comment. Anne Knapp provided public comment. Continued Discussion: Housing Design Standards - The Planning Commission discussed the potential development of design standards for residential and commercial properties. Martin, provided an overview of existing examples, including the City of Wenatchee's design standards. The discussion concluded with a consensus to monitor how other communities implement design standards before making recommendations. The topic will be revisited in the future as more information becomes available. Certificate of Occupancy Report – Martin went over the report and answered questions from the commissioners. 4 - 2 - 02-26-2025 YPC Minutes Commission Meeting Recap- • The commission is now reduced to seven members • Commissioner Hitchcock was voted new Vice-Chair • The meeting minutes from February 12 will be corrected and presented for approval at the next meeting Other Business - Martin informed the commission there was an opportunity to review code changes for the Comprehensive Plan update. Martin confirmed that updated facility plans for water, sewer, fire, and transportation are available. Commissioner Rangel asked a question about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and whether garages or shops could be converted. Martin confirmed that they could, as long as they meet building code standards. No amendment applications have been received yet. The deadline for submissions is the last business day in April. A community engagement plan for the Comprehensive Plan update will be sent out. A motion to adjourn to March 26, 2025, was passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:46 p.m. Chair Place Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician. 5