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Commission Members
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ȱȡȱClayton Bussey ȡȱȱ ȡȱJoe Mann ȡ Dawn King
CITY OF YAKIMA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Date: August 21, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m
Place: City Council Chambers
Staff: Connor Kennedy, Associate Planner
I. Call to Order Commission Chair
II. Roll Call Staff Liaison
III. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 4/24/2024, 5/22/202 Commission Chair
IV. Staff Announcements Staff Liaison
V. Audience Participation Commission Chair
VI. New Business Staff Liaison
Fruit Row Updates:
i. Dahp Grant – pursue next year (closed 4/28/24)
ii. Council Proclamation – pursue for early Sept.
iii. Blog Post for City Website – Harvest Season and Fruit Row
VII. Old Business Staff Liaison
i. Naches Ave HOZ – Code updates & next steps
1. Finish Drafting Code
2. Take code updates through YPC
VIII. Other Business Commission Chair
i. Places Main Street Conference: Washington’s annual statewide conference focused on the continued care of
place through historic preservation, placemaking, and economic development, brought to you by the Washington Trust for
Historic Preservation and the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation. PLACES allows preservationists,
planners, downtown development professionals, and anyone who cares about place to dive deep into creative ideas, build
their network, and inspire new solutions.
1. Oct 16-18
2. Cost: $250 Per Ticket
3. Budget
IX. Adjournment
Adjourn to next scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting September 25, 2024, at
5:30pm in the Council Chambers.
Commission Members
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ȱȡȱClayton Bussey ȡȱȱ ȡȱJoe Mann ȡ Dawn King
CITY OF YAKIMA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Council Chambers, City Hall
Date: April 24, 2024
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Place: Council Chambers, City Hall, 129, N. 2nd St.
Staff: Connor Kennedy, Assistant Planner/ Historic Preservation Liaison
I. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at approximately 5:30 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Bussey, Edmondson, Hall, Mann and King were present.
III. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 01/24/2024
Meeting minutes were approved unanimously, with a motion to correct Commissioner Mann
and Edmondson last names accordingly.
IV. Staff Announcements – Assistant Planner Kennedy announced the following:
Not sufficient information has been provided for the sub committees that will representative
at the planning commission. Additional information is expected to be provided at the next
Historic Preservation meeting.
The Naches Avenue historic overlay code changes will continue be drafted, but is being
postponed to be on the planning commission’s agenda until sometime in the summer.
Discussion about the density in Yakima zoning districts was focused because of how density
is one of the main concerns regarding the Naches Avenue historic overlay.
A list of the terms of the historic preservation commission members will provided next
meeting.
V. Audience Participation
None.
VI. New Business
A. Selection of Chair
It was unanimously approved that the current chair, stay the chair of the commission.
B. Naches HOZ Code Draft Update
The revisions to the Naches Avenue historic overlay code will proceed with drafting, yet
scheduling for presentation to the planning commission is being delayed until sometime
in the summer. More discussion about this overlay is expected next meeting. The parking
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in the HOZ is a main concern, and is something that will be looked at during the drafting
process.
VII. Old Business
A. Naches HOZ Next Steps
Inquiries about what role the commission plays in the HOZ process arose. The
commission will focus on discussing the proper draft proposed by the Historic
preservation Liaison and giving their input to the draft that will be finalized and given to
the Planning commission.
VIII. Other Business
Fruit Row was brought up, but no additional information was provided. Limited information
was remembered by the commission simply that it was in the federal process. Assistant
Planner/Historic Preservation Liaison Kennedy will reach out to Joseph Calhoun to acquire a
quality update regarding Fruit Row.
Discussion about the street closure hearing for St. Josephs was talked over among the
commission members.
IX. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn to April 24, 2024 was passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was
adjourned at approximately 6:10 P.M.
Commission Members
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ȱȡȱClayton Bussey ȡȱȱ ȡȱJoe Mann ȡ Dawn King
CITY OF YAKIMA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Council Chambers, City Hall
Date: May 22, 2024
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Place: Council Chambers, City Hall, 129, N. 2nd St.
Staff: Connor Kennedy, Associate Planner/ Historic Preservation Liaison
I. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at approximately 5:30 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Hall, Bussey, and Mann were present, with Commissioners Edmondson and
King absent.
III. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 04/24/2024
Meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
IV. Staff Announcements – Associate Planner Kennedy announced the following:
North West Vernacular has provided an update about the Fruit Row Historic District. The
Fruit and Produce Row Historic District was officially listed in the National Register of the
Historic Places on 01/05/2024. A celebration for this accomplishment will be put together with
intention to invite previous commissioners and previous liaisons who would like to celebrate
this milestone.
V. Audience Participation
None.
VI. New Business
A. Updates / Information on Subcommittees
The four positions that were added to the Planning Commission have been filled by
outside people. However, there are two positions opening on the Planning Commission
itself. Applications for the positions opening can be found online.
B. Middle Housing Discussion
Middle Housing will be introduced in 2026 with the new comprehensive plan.
Consequently, the density regulations outlined in the current overlay district will undergo
revision due to middle housing, rendering the currently proposed density changes
unnecessary, due to not meeting future standards. When writing the code for the overlay
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district, the density portion will be ignored for the overlay, considering middle housing will
be dictating the density in the near future. The residential code will be rewritten to reflect
the density standards to comply with middle housing in the future. The overlay should
primarily focus on all other aspects excluding density.
VII. Old Business
A. Fruit Row Updates
This was discussed in Staff Announcements.
B. HPC Membership Roster
Historic Preservation Commission members are all on track to continue their terms,
except for commissioner Clayton Bussey. Clayton’s term expires on 06/30/2024. Clayton
will be reapplying to extend his term.
VIII. Other Business
The state main street conference is taking place in October and is being hosted in Walla
Walla. The commission believes this conference would be beneficial for the Historic
Preservation Commission. More information to be given at another meeting.
The commission is interested in obtaining further details regarding the DAHP Grant, to
determine the feasibility of assembling a project in time to meet the grant’s application
deadlines.
The commissioners brainstormed that it would be beneficial for homeowners residing in
historical homes to share their insight at the Historic Preservation Commission.
IX. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn to June 26, 2024 was passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was
adjourned at approximately 6:00 P.M.
Naches HOZ Code ROUGH DRAFT
I. 15.09.026: Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone:
a. Purpose and Intent: The Naches Avenue HOZ modifies the underlying zoning districts to
preserve and establish mid to high-density residential use by excluding activities not
compatible with residential uses.
i. Within the boundary of the Naches Avenue HOZ, the Naches Avenue HOZ
development standards modify only those portions of the Yakima Urban Area
Zoning Districts overlapped by the Naches Avenue HOZ. The base zoning district
requirements must be followed, except as modified within the Naches Avenue
HOZ by these development standards. Where the underlying base zoning is
modified by the Naches Avenue HOZ, the Naches Avenue HOZ development
standards supersede those of the base zoning. Base zoning district standards not
modified by these development standards shall apply within the Naches Avenue
HOZ. The Yakima Urban Area Zoning Districts overlapped by the HOZ are as
follows:
1. Professional Business (B-1)
2. Central Business District (CBD)
3. General Commercial (GC)
4. Single Family (R-1)
5. Two Family (R-2)
6. Multi-Family (R-3)
The types of development subject to the HOZ:
1. Building rehabilitation (exterior only)
2. Infill construction (new construction)
3. Demolition or relocation (of existing buildings)
4. Naches Avenue landscape feature changes
b. Definitions:
i. Definitions for terms and phases used in these development standards and not
included in YMC sections 8.77.020 Definitions, 11.62.030 Definitions, or
15.02.020 follow below:
1. Demolition, either full or partial, is the process of destroying, through
removal, the improvement(s)(building, structure, site, object) on a lot or
parcel.
2. Infill is new construction within, and in relation to, the setting and
context of existing buildings. An example is a new building (infill) on a
vacant lot between two existing buildings. This can replace existing
development (building, structure, site, or object) or occur on a vacant
lot(s).
3. Rehabilitation, per WAC 458-15-015(15), is the process of returning a
property to a state of utility through repair or alteration. This makes
possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions
and features of the property which are significant to its architectural
and cultural values.
4. Fenestration: Exterior Wall Space Occupied by Exterior Doors and
Windows
5. Massing: Massing refers to the shaping or modeling of a building’s form,
volume, and size.
c. Contributing and Noncontributing:
i. Buildings identified within these development standards as contributing (Class A
and B) to the Naches Avenue HOZ are built within the period of significance and
retain architectural integrity. Buildings identified as noncontributing within the
HOZ are either built outside the period of significance, or no longer retain
architectural integrity. The development standards include different
requirements depending on class.
1. Class A: Buildings constructed within the period of significance and
identified as potentially eligible or listed to the Yakima Register of
Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and/or the
Washington Heritage Register (WHR).
2. Class B: These are buildings built within the period of significance that
retain architectural integrity, but are not recommended as individually
eligible for the Yakima Register of Historic Places, National Register of
Historic Places, or Washington Heritage Register. Collectively they
convey architectural features characteristic of and supporting the visual
character of the HOZ.
d. Permitted Land Uses:
i. The Naches Avenue HOZ modifies the underlying zoning districts to preserve and
establish mid- to high-density residential use by excluding activities not
compatible with residential uses. Commercial development has increased
outside of the period of significance, with resulting adverse changes to Naches
Avenue and residential and visual character of the HOZ.
1. Residential is the use consistent with the intent and historic
development patterns of the Naches Avenue HOZ.
2. New detached single-family dwelling construction within the Naches
Avenue HOZ (YMC 15.04.030 Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses) is
inconsistent with the increased residential density intent and considered
a Class (3) use (YMC 15.04.020) within the HOZ. Class (3) uses are
generally not permitted.
3. New zero-lot-line construction—single-family dwellings, retirement
homes, and mixed-use buildings— within the Naches Avenue HOZ (YMC
15.04.030 Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses) are inconsistent with historic
development patterns and considered a Class (3) use (YMC 15.04.020)
within the HOZ.
4. Those portions of zoning districts B-1, GC, and CBD within the Naches
Avenue HOZ will comply with zoning district intent statements under
YMC 15.03.020 and associated development standards for Multifamily
Residential District (R-3) except as modified by these development
standards. The nonresidential intents of these zoning districts (YMC
15.03.020.E, K, and L.) are not compatible with historic development
patterns within the HOZ and are considered a Class (3) use (YMC
15.04.020).
e. Level of Review – Uses:
i. Class A Properties
ii. Class B Properties
iii. Yakima Register Properties
iv. Other Properties
f. Site Design and Improvement Standards:
i. Density Bonus
1. Pursuing the density bonus aspect of the proposal seems unnecessary
with middle housing coming up
ii. Parking
1. No new vehicular access points (driveways) shall be permitted off of
Naches Ave
a. Existing access points shall be deemed legal nonconforming
b. Development of a property requiring a development permit shall
require the removal of nonconforming driveways
2. Surface parking lots and off-street parking shall not have frontage along
Naches Ave
a. Existing parking lots or off-street parking in violation of these
standards shall be deemed legal nonconforming
b. Development of a property requiring a development permit shall
require the removal of the nonconforming parking and any new
parking to be consistent with these standards.
3. Parking Requirements:
a. Infill development* shall require 1 designated parking space per
dwelling unit
b. Any building designated to the Yakima Register of Historic
Places shall be eligible for the reduced parking standard of .5
spaces per dwelling unit.
i. Development that results in the loss of register status
shall meet the parking requirements in table 6-1
iii. Minimum Lot Size
1. Minimum Lot Size – reduce minimum lot size from 7,000 to 6,000 sq. ft.
for two family dwellings in R1, R-2 and R-3 zones.
iv. Setbacks
1. Two-Family Dwellings:
a. Reduce minimum structure setbacks from property lines along
arterials, collector arterials, and local access right of ways at the
front and side to 15 feet.
b. No change to rear setback from the alley. No change from side
setbacks at alleys or property lines
2. Bungalow Courts (Cottage Housing):
a. Reduce to 15 feet.
3. Multi-Family Development:
a. Reduce minimum structure setback from property lines along
arterials, collector arterials, and local access right of ways at the
front to sides to the sidewalk edge.
v. Lot Coverage
1. No change in lot coverage percentages for R-3 and B-1 zones
2. Increase lot coverage to 80% in R-1 and R-2 zones
3. Reduce lot coverage to 80% for GC and CBD zones
vi. Sitescreening:
1. No fully view-obscuring screening along the street frontage under YMC
15.07.060 and per YMC 15.07.070.4.
vii. Entrances
1.
viii. Massing: Massing refers to the shaping or modeling of a building’s form,
volume, and size.
1. The width of any unbroken facade may not exceed the building height.
2. Breaks in facades can consist of recessed or projecting wall planes
a. Breaks in facades can consist of recessed or projecting wall
planes (minimum 8 foot width, minimum 0.5 foot offset;
examples include 15 North Naches Avenue, ca. 1934; and 115
North Naches Avenue, ca. 1930), recessed central entrances
with decorative surrounds (examples include 415 North Naches
Avenue, ca. 1925; 211 South Naches Avenue, ca. 1930; and 15
North Naches Avenue, ca. 1934), projecting bays at entrances
(an example is 503 East Chestnut Avenue, ca. 1925); or pilasters
(minimum 1.5 feet wide). Material variations alone are not
adequate.
3. Infill construction shall be differentiated from the old and shall be
compatible with the massing, size, and scale of comparable buildings
(e.g., duplex, low-rise apartment block) built within the period of
significance for the HOZ to protect the historic integrity of the HOZ and
its environment.
ix. Building Height:
1. R-1 zones, no change in maximum building height of 35-feet.
2. R-3 zones, no change in maximum building height of 50 feet.
3. B-1 zone, increase maximum building height from 35 to 45 feet.
4. GC and CBD zones, no change in maximum building height of 50 feet.
x. Windows and Exterior Doors:
1. Prohibited Materials:
a. Vinyl
2. Exterior Doors:
a. Buildings must include a main entrance on at least 1 street
b. Exterior door trim, doors, and frame finishes shall be compatible
with painted finishes and not metallic finishes
3. Windows:
a. Paintable window sash, trim, and frame materials are
compatible
b. New clad or all metal or fiberglass window systems shall be
compatible in design with residential painted wood window
systems from the period of significance – finishes on metal sash,
trim, and frames shall be compatible with painted finishes and
not metallic finishes
c. Window systems shall be no more than one-third the façade
width without being interrupted by another building material.
4. Fenestration: Exterior Wall Space Occupied by Exterior Doors and
Windows
a. Minimum fenestration on street facing facades shall be 20%
xi. Roofs:
1. Compatible roof forms are limited to:
a. gable (Gable can include any sub types, including bell cast,
clipped, cross, front, gable-on-hip, side, or parallel gables)
b. gambrel (can be front or side)
c. Hip (can include any sub types, including bell cast, cross hipped,
hip with cross gable, hip-on-gable, or parallel hipped)
d. Flat with parapet (flat with eaves is prohibited)
2. Roofing materials visible from the sidewalk should be compatible with
the roofing material used on surrounding buildings. Avoid colors not
already in use on the surrounding buildings
xii. Blank Walls:
1.
xiii. Equipment Screening:
1.
xiv. Permitted and Prohibited Exterior Materials:
1. Where Applicable:
a.
2. Permitted:
a. Brick
b. Stucco
c. Fiber cement board (including poly-ash material), painted, is a
compatible material. The smooth surface side must be used, not
the faux wood-grained texture side. Configurations compatible
with siding types must be used—these are identified under wood
siding below. Sheet type products are prohibited.
d. Wood siding, painted, is a compatible material. Compatible
siding types shall be limited to shingle, clapboard, drop siding, or
horizontal tongue and groove boards.
3. Prohibited:
a. Vinyl, PVC board, concrete block, stone and faux stone veneer,
and Marblecrete (stucco with aggregate) are prohibited for use
as exterior materials and fencing.
b. Fiber cement board – sheet type products
c. Vertical boards, board and batten, shakes, plywood, panel
siding, and T1-11 are prohibited
xv. Signs:
1. Limit permitted signs within the HOZ for B-1, and CBD, and GC zones to
be consistent with the standards for R-3 zones identified in Table 8-1,
Table 8-2, and Table 8-3 of YMC 15.08.060
2. No change to permitted signs for R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones
3. sign illumination general provision YMC 15.08.075.(A) shall apply to B-1,
CBD, and GC zones within the HOZ.
g. Special Development Standards:
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xRetain and increase housing density.
xRetain the integrity of design, materials, setting, feeling, and association for Naches Avenue as a land-
scape feature.
xEncourage investment in existing buildings and compatible multiple-family development that aligns with
the historic residential and visual character of Naches Avenue.
xStrengthen the historic role of the avenue and adjacent blocks as a hinge between the downtown core
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The Naches Avenue HOZ encompasses the entirety of Naches Avenue and adjacent half blocks from East
Race Street to East I Street. All portions of cross streets within the HOZ are included. The HOZ north boundary
follows the north edge of parcels along East I Street. The east and west boundary follow the centerline of the
respective midblock alleys. The south boundary follows the centerline of East Race Street. The west bound-
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Avenue HOZ development standards supersede those of the base zoning. Base zoning district standards not
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Zoning Districts overlapped by the HOZ are as follows:
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Background
Naches Avenue and its adjacent half blocks are a unique and important corridor in the city. Incompatible devel-
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ipated to increase, in part due to planned development at the former mill site to the northeast along the west
side of Interstate 82. These factors led to the creation of the Naches Avenue Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ).
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Historic Preservation (DAHP) and the National Park Service, the City of Yakima commissioned two reconnais-
sance-level surveys along the Naches Avenue corridor to understand its history and determine its potential
eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or designation to the Yakima Register of His-
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ter along Naches Avenue; however, the adjacent blocks did not have enough potentially contributing properties
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eligible for listing or designation as a historic district. Naches Avenue as a landscape feature separate from the
adjacent blocks is eligible for Yakima Register of Historic Places designation.
The Historic Overlay Zone (HOZ) provides a way for the City to protect some of the residential and visual
character of the historic corridor and increase housing density without the more prescriptive design review re-
quirements of a historic district designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places. The HOZ recognizes the
valuable role historic preservation can play in establishing community value to support city investment. Historic
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preservation provides a tool to support housing density, quality of life, and walkable neighborhoods. Utilizing
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The historic context and two reconnaissance-level surveys completed in 2020 and 2021 (under DAHP project
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Historic Development Patterns
Historic development patterns within the Naches Avenue HOZ are unique within Yakima as they illustrate the
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utilized multiple family building forms (i.e., duplexes, apartment blocks) compatible with existing single-family
forms to increase housing density. Naches Avenue—providing access to open space and a quality design—re-
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moted beautifying the urban landscape to improve quality of life.
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frequency of multiple-family residences (duplexes and apartments), and their range of architectural detailing
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align with a single architectural style. These modest buildings may only have one or two applied stylistic ele-
ments, further underscoring the economic diversity among early residents of Naches Avenue. However, these
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are clear examples of early 20th century building forms. These forms include bungalow, duplex, courtyard
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the avenue in the 1885 North Yakima Plat, and its subsequent vision for development as a grand residential
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feature through the landscaped median and planting strips and introduces monumental grandeur via trees and
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and functional requirements. The trees, grass median, roadways, sidewalks and ramps, light standards, and
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This period begins with the establishment of Naches Avenue and the earliest attribution of tree planting along
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generally continued the use of traditional architectural features that were characteristic of earlier historic de-
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forms, and materials.
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Although the HOZ is not a listing in, or designated to, a historic register, there are buildings within the overlay
zone that are already listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and the Washington Heritage Register.
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include the following registers. As of 2023, there are no resources within the HOZ designated to the Yakima
Register of Historic Places. Refer to )LJXUHRQSDJH.
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design, setting, materials, workmanship, association, and feeling. They have documented historical
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the distinguishing historic characteristics of a property that are subject to design review, typically exte-
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properties are included as Class A buildings for the purpose of these development standards, see Con-
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design, setting, materials, workmanship, association, and feeling. They have documented historical
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ment standards, see Contributing and Noncontributing below.
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Two classes comprise contributing buildings within the HOZ:
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listed to the Yakima Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and/or the
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tectural integrity, but are not recommended as individually eligible for the Yakima Register of Historic
Places, National Register of Historic Places, or Washington Heritage Register. Collectively they con-
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is anticipated through development permits. As a result, the organization and structure of the development
standards is intended for use in conjunction with the applicable Yakima Municipal Code titles.
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Relocation and Demolition sections of these development standards.
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Parking, Sidewalks and Ramps, and Relocation.
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nance and is conducted by the city arborist and city tree board.
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tion.
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as the development permit, these development standards shall apply equally (YMC 15.12.020.A).
xNo change to the review or application requirements is required for a demolition permit application.
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following section of these development standards: Relocation and Demolition.
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sity residential use by excluding activities not compatible with residential uses. Commercial development has
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tial and visual character of the HOZ.
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nue HOZ.
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Avenue HOZ is consistent with the intent and compatible with historic development patterns of the Na-
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compatible with historic development patterns within the HOZ and are considered a Class (3) use (YMC
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HOZ. The HOZ does not create new design review for existing buildings.
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nated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places.
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designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places, listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
and/or contributing buildings (Class A and B). Incentives can reduce development costs enabling the
retention and continued use of buildings. Refer to Incentives below.
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and residential character of the Naches Avenue corridor.
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This section establishes basic minimum development requirements.
Dwelling Units
All existing underlying zoning districts within the HOZ allow for residential uses. Most allow for high density.
Those that allow for high density also allow for other uses incompatible with the historic development patterns
and character of the Naches Avenue HOZ. Increased housing density is compatible with historic development
patterns within the HOZ.
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within the HOZ is 1 acre with eight lots per half block. Some lots are split resulting in up to 11 lots per
half block. Most half blocks contain one or more duplex, single- to multiple-family converted dwelling,
bungalow court, or apartment. These existing historic development patterns exceed R-1 dwelling unit
density levels. This increased density is consistent with the R-2 maximum DU/NRA.
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dwellings with a DU/NRA greater than 12. This is consistent with existing historic development patterns
and the increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
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dwellings with a DU/NRA greater than 12. This is consistent with existing historic development patterns,
the increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
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deep). The main exception to this are the half blocks fronting East Yakima Avenue (west of Naches Avenue),
which have their original lot layout oriented to Yakima Avenue rather than Naches Avenue. These have 3,250
square foot lot sizes (25 feet wide and 130 feet deep).
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square foot lot at the southwest corner of East E Street and North Naches Avenue. Within the R-2, R-3, B-1,
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A lot is a division of land; in this case it includes both the units of division within blocks established in the 1885
plat of North Yakima and a Yakima County parcel (YMC 15.02.020). A parcel may also span multiple units of
division within a block.
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with structures and other impervious surfaces.” This includes onsite parking. Within the HOZ, existing sin-
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coverage percentages in YMC
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patible with historic development
patterns and the increased resi-
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coverage percentages in YMC
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patible with historic development
patterns and the increased resi-
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percentages from 100% to 80%
(YMC 15.05.030 Table 5-1).
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increased residential density intent of the HOZ.
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along Naches Avenue. A 20-foot setback is the most common. Buildings built at the back of lots are depar-
tures from the typical pattern. Apartments are generally built at or near the property line. A consistent setback
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sense of place along the avenue.
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collector arterials, and local access right of ways at the front and side to 15 feet (YMC 15.05.030 Table
5-1). This is consistent with historic development patterns of duplexes built within the period of signif-
icance within the HOZ. Extant examples have between 12- and 30-foot front setbacks from Naches
Avenue and cross streets. No change to rear setbacks from the alley. No change from side setbacks at
alleys or property lines.
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ing): Reduce minimum structure
setbacks from property lines along
arterials, collector arterials, and
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front and side to 15 feet (YMC
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structure setbacks from property
lines to the sidewalk edge along
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building front and side (YMC
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range from an 8-foot setback to buildings built to the sidewalk edge at the front. Building sides along
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and-a-half stories with some having two stories. Most low-rise
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story tall.
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with historic development patterns and the increased resi-
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with historic development patterns and the increased resi-
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within the HOZ. These forms communicate prevailing
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characterized by continuity of exterior materials on all facades, rather than changing materials on alley
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point detracting from these buildings. The former irrigation ditches
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support resident parking needs. This can also include de-
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side of Naches Avenue.
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Naches Avenue. Historic development patterns predomi-
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time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming,
but development of the property requiring a development
permit (YMC 15.12.020) will require removal of the non-
conforming driveway(s) and any new driveways to be
consistent with these standards. The intent is that long-
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time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming, but
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overall visual character and continuity of the Naches Avenue HOZ .
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zoned B-1, GC, and CBD where mixed use can provide an important transition role between commer-
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high volumes of public street level activity.
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and mixed-use redevelopment projects within the within the HOZ in areas zoned B-1, GC, and CBD the
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characteristic of the HOZ.
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The management of relocation has an important role in minimizing the adverse impacts of loss of contributing
buildings within the HOZ and the impact to the overall visual character and continuity of Naches Avenue HOZ.
xNo change to the review of changes to Yakima Register of Historic Places-designated properties (YMC
xPrioritize Yakima Register of Historic Places designated, National Register of Historic Places listed, and
contributing buildings for preservation and rehabilitation, including adaptive reuse that provides in-
creased dwelling units (e.g., single- to multiple-family conversion). Consider adaptive reuse and associ-
ated rehabilitation incentives available. See Incentives below.
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or Washington Heritage Register.
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Avenue HOZ. Demolition of Yakima Register of Historic Places designated buildings, National Register of His-
toric Places listed buildings, and contributing buildings (Class A and B) is an adverse impact.
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cance for the HOZ.
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and Washington Heritage Register listed buildings, and contributing (Class A and B) buildings for pres-
ervation and rehabilitation, including adaptive reuse that provides increased dwelling units (e.g., single-
to multiple-family conversion). Demolition of these buildings should be avoided.
xDemolition of a Class A contributing building requires mitigation for the loss. This will consist of an
impact fee payment. The fee consists of 10% of the assessed value of the improvement at the time of
the demolition permit application. The fee will be paid to the Naches Avenue HOZ grant fund. The intent
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intent is to scale the fee based on the size and prominence of the building. If the grant fund has not
been set up by the City, these funds are to be paid into an escrow account established with the City for
transfer to the grant fund when established. The in-lieu fee mitigation, rather than permittee-responsi-
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density housing. The process is not intended to extend the permitting process. The fee is intended to
discourage speculative demolition and the removal of buildings to create vacant lots within the HOZ.
xDemolition of a Class B contributing building requires mitigation for the loss. This will consist of an im-
pact fee payment. The fee consists of 5% of the assessed value of the improvement at the time of the
demolition permit application. The fee will be paid to the Naches Avenue HOZ grant fund. See demoli-
tion of a Class A building, above, for details.
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designated to the Yakima Register of Historic Places upon completion of work. Designating of receiving
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Managing change to Naches Avenue, including landscape and public right-of-way features, has an important
role in maintaining the overall visual character and continuity of the Naches Avenue HOZ. Naches Avenue is
unique within the city and eligible for Yakima Register of Historic Places designation. The following guidance
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segments. Sidewalks associated with the east-west roads cut
across the ends of the central landscape elements. An active
railroad line runs east-west at the south side of East G Street. A
railroad bed from a former line, along with a ditch, runs east-west
at the south side of East H Street.
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Avenue is important for maintaining the overall historic character
and function of the HOZ. The portion of the North Naches Avenue
between East H Street and East I Street was platted at the same
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length, and design. No additional understory vegetation (e.g., planting beds, annuals or perennials,
ground cover, or shrubs) is allowed. Changes to drought resistant lawn type(s) is not considered an
alteration. Changes to alternative materials from lawn must be compatible with the historic character of
the median and provide a reasonable balance between improved sustainability relative to drought con-
ditions and the preservation of historic features, materials, and functional and visual character.
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though distances vary.
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cies cannot be planted, new species (e.g., drought and
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inches) and species the American elms are attributed as
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central landscape feature. Silver maples are next oldest,
and are a potential fast-growing—though brittle—replace-
ment for the American elms which are subject to Dutch
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inches, respectively.
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and not replaced.
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maintaining the overall historic character and function of the HOZ.
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widths, and curbs. This includes
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and alleys. Naches Avenue
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of the lot, in place of driveways and front or side lot garage locations. Cross streets are 31 feet in width
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the planting strips at the intersections, except for the East Yakima Avenue intersection.
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street trees along Naches Avenue is important for maintaining the
overall historic character and function of the HOZ. Street trees
are those trees planted within the planting strips. Planting strips
are the area between the street curb and the property line.
Development standards:
xRetain planting strip location, width, lawn, and design.
Do not pave over with hardscape (e.g., concrete, pavers,
asphalt). The planting strips are former canal locations
that historically functioned as open irrigation ditches
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trees.
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the time of adoption shall not be deemed nonconforming, but development
of the property requires removal of the nonconforming hardscape and re-
planting of lawn to be consistent with these standards. The intent is that over
time, the impacts of noncompatible alterations will be reversed.
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by the City of Yakima Public Works Department. The his-
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provides the list for the purpose of regeneration and de-
termining compatibility. When these same species cannot
be planted, new species (e.g., drought- and disease-re-
sistant) should be selected based on compatibility with
spacing, distance from curb to sidewalk, distance from
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size, structure, and visual character compatibility with the
historic tree species. The long-term intent is to restore the
historic tree canopy corridor along the sidewalks, illumi-
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in the planting strip between the irrigation ditch and the sidewalk. This planting strip measured approx-
imately 8 feet wide. The second row of trees planted along the outer side of the sidewalk is within the
private lots and not subject to these standards.
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toric character and function of the HOZ.
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landscape elements function as an extension of the sidewalks along the crossing streets and provide
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slope down to the street grade. The roadway curbs wrap the corners and continue for a couple of feet
along the sidewalk as it ramps slopes down to the street grade.
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deemed nonconforming, but development of the property requiring a development permit (YMC
15.12.020) requires removal of the nonconforming sidewalks and ramps and any new sidewalks and
ramps to be consistent with these standards. The intent is that, over the long-term, the impacts of non-
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and function of the HOZ.
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portant for maintaining the overall historic character and function.
Development standards:
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light standards, both are cast iron pedestrian-oriented lights placed within the planting strips along the
sidewalk. Each block originally had four per side, a light standard at the outer corners and two equally
spaced mid-block lights. See 3KRWRVDQG.
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xRestore missing Type A and B light standards where original locations are available.
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in coordination with property development requiring a development permit (YMC 15.12.020).
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nition, or award are not allowed. Naches Avenue contains three memorials:
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couraged. This includes the addition of artwork, benches, play structures, and exercise equipment.
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7DEOHContributing Class A Buildings.
Property ID Address Year Built (ca.)Class
503 East Chestnut Street A
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15 North Naches Avenue A
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115 North Naches Avenue A
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311 North Naches Avenue A
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501 North Naches Avenue A
503 North Naches Avenue A
505 North Naches Avenue A
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515 North Naches Avenue A
1RUWK1DFKHV$YHQXH A
1RUWK1DFKHV$YHQXH A
1RUWK1DFKHV$YHQXH A
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1RUWK1DFKHV$YHQXH A
5 South Naches Avenue A
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11 South Naches Avenue A
102 South Naches Avenue A
111 South Naches Avenue A
113 South Naches Avenue A
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211 South Naches Avenue A
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6RXWK1DFKHV$YHQXH A
308 South Naches Avenue A
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501 South Naches Avenue A
505 South Naches Avenue A
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508 South Naches Avenue A
6RXWK1DFKHV$YHQXH A
510 South Naches Avenue A
511 South Naches Avenue A
511A South Naches Avenue A
512 South Naches Avenue A
513 South Naches Avenue A
513A South Naches Avenue A
513B South Naches Avenue A
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7DEOHContributing Class B Buildings.
Property ID Address Year Built (ca.)Class
502 East E Street B
505 East G Street B
205 North Naches Avenue B
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211 North Naches Avenue B
215 North Naches Avenue B
301 North Naches Avenue B
303 North Naches Avenue B
313 North Naches Avenue B
315 North Naches Avenue B
1RUWK1DFKHV$YHQXH B
1RUWK1DFKHV$YHQXH B
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511 North Naches Avenue B
513 North Naches Avenue B
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801 North Naches Avenue B
808 North Naches Avenue B
205 South Naches Avenue B
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Property ID Address Year Built (ca.)Class
503 East Spruce Street B
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