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07/08/2025 03.A. Discussion of the Downtown Master Plan and Potential Update
r `y � ljlt ii! . s BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 3.A. For Meeting of: July 8, 2025 ITEM TITLE: Discussion of the Downtown Master Plan and Potential Update SUBMITTED BY: Gary Ballew, Assistant City Manager SUMMARY EXPLANATION: A Downtown Yakima Master Plan was developed in 2013 (attached). Staff presented an update on the Master Plan to Council in March 2023 (attached). Not much has changed since 2023. The presentation will provide a brief summary of the Master Plan and the implementation. Also presented is the concept of a Downtown Strategic Plan versus a Master Plan update. ITEM BUDGETED: N/A STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Thriving Yakima RECOMMENDATION: No action, feedback only ATTACHMENTS: Downtown Master Plan, July 8 2025.pptx Downtown Yakima Master Plan 2013.pdf Downtown March 2023 Update Report.pdf 2 ''''''''' App, mow -11‘SS, Downtown Master Plan Update Gary Ballew, Assistant City Manager July 8, 2025 3 Do WntO\A/ n FlRct r Plan - 2013 • Master Plan developed over the course of 18 months culminating in an adopted plan in September 2013 YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN September 2013 • 22 person advisory board f ,- 7 . • What is a Master Plan - ... • Purpose: Establishes a long-term vision for i r- .� 1 �� downtown, including desired land use patterns, �`� %•►:0�:• ' .w� �/ infrastructure improvements, and overall �y character. '4,_,,„...., 0 A 'tka ,� fi �, • Scope: Covers a wide range of topics, including .. . 1 �,-* land use, housing, trans ortation, economic ., • f 44116 development, and public spaces. , ter , ,. " , City of Yakima _. Crandall Arambula, PC • Timeframe: Decades �' '`' % � Fehr& Peers 2 _0-a 4 Downtown Master Plan — Stud Area y • Master Plan Area of Study • Master Plan Project Areas FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT p..A\ RPc YOU ARE 'urf,v coin Avenue HERE YOU ARE _l.: HERE \S.�RICT CENT Sj RtCT CENT - L1:�•: B jR1CT CENT `r _Study Influence Area �i''- p Fq p\ P� R p�S Fq c. i.i,' f STUDY AREA tn _ .�. I� r•I �" I (_ �� _� � _ _ if- fI itilaYakima Avenue ,- I s . �, y C r sw ..if r-:^ f'� I _r — BOULEVARD �� s�e1a� i---, 4 ��{eCQp gm is. f�1 `� ■ _ b 0-" , -`, ii L r'! r-�- I � _ r� 1 e •� r 1 II . ' VOM-4,` toii. r - t ��a' f� rv. I7 le— r7 f r .,1• _ „.. _. :AU S i`" r' J -Ili R.~- J. w,m,t st.e.e Study Influence Area Walnut Street _ - -- - t. . i Spruee Street _ F f. o x ." W z erne>ne.r 97; 3 g_ kJ _..�.��4A 5 DC)\AtntO ,Wn MMcter P an — City Center • The Plaza was the "game changer" for the City Center. • The Plaza was supposed to lead and drive many of the follow on projects. 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Y : s i N ii �Markng Publ r r— r f * 1 ii Game-Changer Project Essential Projects M New Development ()Yakima Plaza CO Public Market 1 Yakima Plan, 2 Retail Main Street(front&Chestnut Streets) S Downtown Parking Strategy 8 Zoning Ordinance Update =Parking O New Parking Options DO'Chestnut Main Street' 3 Public Market 6 Diversion Study 9 Design Guidelines (Long term) 4 Yakima Avenue 7 Policy Updates 10 Downtown Street Standards V. . 4 _ <-a 6 ry Downtown Master Plan - Successes Gaherees • Parking plan complete in 2014 '''*'`"�4 , , , ; Ali ,.,1 iuk • Improvements to Chestnut ' • No Public Market but improved Farmers Market. :, „ , , s�i Il 10, 77_1, Figure 6—Heat Map of Peak Occupancies by Block(Public Parking Only) �'� 1, _ ,_ � f Lincoln F ', , Y I_ ® ' t' ...__ I _ I Public Parking Only 7 _ ,� Am 0 0 iir•-n• 985: 93! J � ©=41%-70% -��-�.i�+'''y',.. ' - �_ ` \��roo i ( }{ I t =71%-90% I lam it 1 i.Wu _ I ®=91%-100% ( cx 17-_:; ,. Walnut . >r.:_ . ^ 4 _ =_ Front Street S 6t" Street 4tvP 5 I_Cy 7 Where do we go from here . - I -q I W .1 s • • It is time for an update ,y �, = f • Downtown drivers changed _ , '' T , - _ - ,-, during COVID and don't _ _ _ appear to returning to � '.1- r => normal _ E -- , • A large effort on the scale of - 4 '---Ni--: in the Master Plan requires commitment of many parties • We need to build trust, _ 0momentum and hope ' � \+, ���� J • ■ 1 • Maybe a smaller scale... *= .., s fAIL T 6 _ 8 . .. Downtown StrategicPlan _ , ... 4, ▪ Downtown Strategic Plan: - YA KIMA'S -. . _— • Purpose: Outlines specific, measurable goals and �eace° L actions. � y f�' y, is 111 • Scope: Focuses on specific areas or initiatives within �) " •if 4 a 5 ( J �'� downtown, such as economic revitalization, cultural ,° C F l events, or infrastructure improvements. 'r or'l a- v .g ''', f ' ` '4, • Timeframe: Often has a shorter timeframe, such as 4tK --s ' i ' . �I '* 3-5 years. r _— \ l _ `' �c, , 1 ,A _, i . Engage • Funding Partners • Downtown BusinessesS M A R T • Community Members • Form Steering Committee • Data Driven —trade area analysis, business SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ATTAINABLE RELEVANT TIME-BASED inventory, economic indicators and market trends ® ;, • Outcome: three to five SMART goals, actions, tasks ek ake goals Define Confirm your Verify your clear and measureable goals are goals are Set up a time- specific assets. attainable. relevant based plan. 7 iCy, 9 t,, , Thoughts ? Gary Ballew, Assistant City Manager Gary.ballew@yakimawa.gov 10 yAKIMA DOWNTOWN ,'4-',..-- '.'7e,;--_---.-,.„.,,'/,.`;,.',".;'*---';.•-,-,-.---,_,--_.^f,_....4., '-.-''' ..,---_‹.::---..- .,1, M---, ,••A: ST---E---R P L&- A• /N September 2013 ' , ,, / . •,,,, ,',:',.',I et, '-. # ' „3'.'/://: 1017)0P ""</41114iiiit'A•r , gie %.?..'','„'',/'•- - . ',,,,, •y, :1'04',0,tito,",,41 -----,7-f", ,,174•(5:',„0'' , ,,-.,44.4.0.:',,,..,,, 1,,, ,, ' At,47:14/ , ' ----./ Q./`' ''''''' . 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PLAN ELEMENTS 15 INTRODUCTION The Yakima Downtown Master Plan Project Summary identifies 2013 the essential concepts, land use, transportation and implementation Pro'ect Work Sco•e Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep framework elements for the core commercial area of the Central Business Starting ■ District along Yakima Avenue and the surrounding vicinity. 1 Analyze Existing Conditions and Prepare Base Map Kick-Off Meeting with City Staff;Committee and Stakeholder Meetings;Public Workshop The Downtown Master Plan: Summary of Project Goals and Meeting Findings Retail Market Performance Research ■ Builds upon the recently implemented streetscape improvements Retail Supply and Demand Review along Yakima Avenue which includes new sidewalks, street lighting, n Designing and other amenities; The Plan suggests refinements and additional L Develop Alternatives that Respond to Project Goals City Staff Meeting;Committee Meetings; improvements for Yakima Avenue and other areas Public Workshop Identify Preferred Alternative Perform Technical Traffic/Transportation Review of • Provides an implementation 'road map' for creating a successful Preferred Alternative transformation of Downtown Yakima to a vibrant destination Retail Development Opportunity • Provides the basis for the creation of a Downtown Subarea plan and 3 Implementing completion of a SEPA(State Environmental Policy Act) checklist by Prepare Project Summary Document ■ s City Staff Meeting;Final Committee Meetings; City staff following the conclusion of this planning effort Public Meeting Retail Recruitment and Retention Strategy A prime objective of the planning effort was to provide a 'retail strategy' for Downtown. To achieve this objective the City hired a consultant to prepare a Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study for the study area.This Project Goals Plan supports and incorporates the findings in the retail market study. Identified by Stakeholder Meetings and Public Workshop#T CIRCULATION The Yakima Downtown Master Plan project was initiated in March of • Enhance the Downtown Pedestrian Experience • Make Yakima Avenue a Destination 2013 and completed in September of 2013. The Plan addresses issues • Create Bike-Friendly Streets and supports the goals identified by the citizens of Yakima, including • Locate a Downtown Trolley Downtown stakeholders, City staff, elected officials and the general LAND USE public. • Downtown is a Shopping&Entertainment Destination(Retail) • Create a Central Gathering Space(Plaza) • Embrace Yakima's Cultural Diversity&Heritage (Mercado) • Encourage Downtown Investment • Ensure Adequate&Convenient Parking • Cultivate Local Retail&Business Development • Improve Downtown Safety • Establish Development Guidelines&Standards • Preserve/Enhance Historic Buildings • Increase Downtown Housing Options • Create a Family-Friendly Downtown 6 I PLAN ELEMENTS 16 STUDY AREA&STUDY INFLUENCE AREAS 1 'iVV I. ..t. ,-,r4i----- ,) r tj„,.e , , - &_et - It; ,."---_0) 74t-',- - !%.-7:- ..„ 4",,,, •Viy , ...„ • O.......•, 6_ .,: _ ,, ,_, el jit, 1: or r.....6.,1 ja-- •--=V:-w-444. -- ----5 - ,p- --- _7.1;7_0_ -_-1' -.-7.' __-: =7---•='",-- ,i-.....z.• , 5: — _•,,, --_-s : a • 1.7 e-,--,- 4 '_',,_,1!,24$fiNi,--...rgi ..pi .,t.,-.--_...1 pi 7-,:.'"*--,::,_ p--['Ur 7 °- --, •....0, ,.....-1.1„-:7-,,-,.- ..:-.; ,,,._.,.„._- ....,, ,,-1.40 ii....- 1,- ' ' .."1,...- . • - .— c--,, ,Lin.51-i-I A*n CZ Ili %IA". • " 1'--. --- r.r.,--'1,7''-.71'' -7-7 ot-Zr;••Aal{- - r-','•'$, - c 4/..11 it • -- 1 - _7__ _ • - _, lii- ., rtirit rr—ii.---- -4 r-fr e i I . ± — / ' - 1- / , ar 5 ..! 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IL ', et=''T • • .."" 1 — —'-•.' * , ":" ..;': — - - .‘= 1.-- . -*-711. • ' - - YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I '17 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT The Plan provides an integrated land use and transportation framework • Envisions Yakima Avenue as a 'complete street' where the needs incorporating complementary and supportive plan elements.The Master of the pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit requirements are Plan: addressed equally. Two distinct street features for Yakima Avenue ■ Divides the study area into distinctive 'centers'that support and support and strengthen adjacent land uses. To calm traffic and strengthen existing assets—historic buildings, development establish Yakima Avenue as a destination rather than a conduit patterns, and existing attractors for through traffic, a reduction of travel lanes from four to two is envisioned. The street is also envisioned as a 'Signature Street' incorporating a significant amount of additional greenery to enhance the pedestrian environment and reduce the scale of the roadway. CITY CENTER BOULEVARD DISTRICT CENTER PARKWAY o ...,.•-,,,,, -- - -. \ ,--- \s.'• „ { I ,,.....i:I.:-,-i-,.'ir: -; ii , -1 [..04:--"' ;-4.•.4101. ),',t\ •'° 'Ilit.,,,._.. . Heart of the Downtown Yakima Avenue as a Destination Nodes of Activity Yakima Avenue as a Green Street • Private investment is focused • Yakima Avenue is enhanced • Hubs of retail activity are • Parkways have a greater emphasis around a multi-purpose public to prioritize the pedestrian established outside the City on 'mobility'—movement plaza that will provide a location from Front to Naches; Special Center at key intersections where through the district rather than for year-round civic gatherings consideration and emphasis is pedestrian-and street-oriented an emphasis on creating a • Focus of Retail opportunities are given to intersection crosswalks development patterns exist destination concentrated along Chestnut, to ensure that areas north and • Centers are envisioned to include • Along these street segments, Front and Second serving as the south of Yakima are seamlessly specialty uses,'incubator'or the median is omitted to center of street-oriented retail integrated similar uses that support but do accommodate a continuous left activity not only for the study area • Additional greenery is added to not compete with the City Center turn lane for essential mid-block but all of the City of Yakima 'humanize'the street;A median access to existing auto-oriented • Existing uses such as the Yakima and curbside landscaping are uses; Curbside landscaping is Mall,government services and featured enhanced theaters are integrated and strengthened or re-purposed 8 I PLAN ELEMENTS 18 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT —J!J ` �`��Rpp1US (5 MINUTE�qC Lincoln Avenue jJ ' MLK Jr Boulevard i s , „... 1 . O`ScwICT cEivi. O`S.cwwCT CEA1 .,,�4 /Y,C rFR '.` O`S.�RICT CENrF� iik.,1" f ',": Irk i ��, r- , �_— I �_. r.s ill ,,l MI r'r � e` I r- ! Yakima Avenue ,` • z i BOULEVARD r. , _ Fr;Illf. 4 ' . g I I MN 4 \I ,e , . ,T: 7-..- , 1 — . thi 1 r I Chestnut Avenue r • (--- r � o '',„ Walnut Street •a w as as Spruce Street d C Q Q L Q Q V) i In s V) s a1 t S i -O O C O i L S S > S i V N O N V i S V K a) X O L a i i a L O N in LL LL 1— N u_ U u_ N F u_ Z In W Pine Street YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I '19 CITY CENTER CONCEPT RETAIL POSITIONING FRAMEWORK(Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study) The City Center reestablishes the historic core of Downtown as the heart r ya` = � ^� of the City. The City Center Concept includes: + • Yakima Plaza—Establishes a central gathering space for activities a ", A new'downtown living room'will be created.The plaza will be �' .s s gne desi d to accommodate numerousyear-round activities and _ "' �i' � A'Street, Z w provide an 18-hour active,vibrant and distinctive space. The plaza will strengthen and build upon existing assets such as the existing _ r Millennium Plaza art installment, Capitol Theater, and Federal Building. I • New Parking Options—Ensures adequate and convenient parking _ f401 Chestnut Avenue - 74 A partnership must be developed between the City and the business community to ensure parking in close proximity to retail is • _ �' �a ::� , pI reserved for customers. Short-term and long-term strategies for retail " _a e '; •' and employee parking include opening up new parking west of the _ ^ - plaza by refurbishing the Dragon Inn Parking Garage, opening up new High Priority -M Medium Priority 1 Low Priority on-street parking by converting some parallel to angled, entering into agreements with downtown banks for evening and night time parking, ' 'Chestnut Main Street'—Reestablishes the Downtown as the refurbishing a City owned lot for employee parking on 3rd and Walnut community's destination for retail shopping and entertainment and new parking policies to ensure the best spots in Downtown are for The focus of retail activity will be concentrated along a new'Chestnut customers while moving employees to perimeter locations.Additionally, Main Street'.The street will provide a location for the retail mix the City should examine opening a ramp off of 3rd street to the former dentified in the Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study.This initial mall parking garage for employee,special event and overflow retail phase of downtown retail development will consist of over 130,000 square feet of ground-floor,street-oriented, pedestrian-friendly retail parking.As demand grows overtime, a new retail parking garage could be constructed at a location west of the plaza. Parking for the public storefronts along Chestnut and parcels fronting the planned plaza and market is envisioned as on-street diagonal parking along Front Street public market.An additional 190,000 square feet of retail opportunities and within a new lot at the intersection of Front and Walnut. are envisioned along Front,Second,Third and Yakima Avenue. • Public Market—Embraces Yakima's unique history, cultural diversity and heritage A new regional retail'anchor',the public market, is located along the western edge of Front Street between Chestnut and Yakima Avenue. The site can accommodate a 4,800 square-foot market building and a 4,800 square-foot covered vendor structure that may be used year round.Additional uses may include a Museum and Cultural Center. 10 I PLAN ELEMENTS 20 CITY CENTER CONCEPT 1 v., rformaiu o Zr 'i- sw °_' r a, ...a, ?_, ,,-.) ?_, r., ,,-.) Park 1Z if 171 '11 1--i II Si - LL it V) ----- F - LL F. 1 .. } ■ A Street �e ,.... TLJJevnt ri,.. E - ewarg ir ca Entrance _ it��" r, ,, Park :. ■ . ■ ■ ; Yakima Avenue r- A 2--- r Ct T7'1 Z 1 II . rr 'lb 10.'7", 1 '1" - Fe 1 MIK ir"mm. TTr-� 0 = Chestnut Avenue 2 I I. i+hli'4 csta�usid ill �` - ��s, I O N I 1 M ansit enter I MarketPublic �� Parking c r- 1 1 IrEw".f. � i Parking 1 r1 i- I M New Development ()Yakima Plaza 0 Public Market M Parking 0 New Parking Options Y 'Chestnut Main Street' (Long term) YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN 121 LAND USE The land use framework provides a retail/commercial strategy for grouping complementary uses into two districts within the study corridor. The framework respects historic development patterns, and reflects community desires, real estate market trends, and projected growth capacity. Existing healthy or desirable uses are strengthened and sites for infill and redevelopment are maximized. Within the framework there is an emphasis on establishing distinctive and vibrant ground-floor uses. A mix of use is promoted for upper floors of existing and new buildings. CITY CENTER MIXED USE DISTRICT CENTER MIXED USE — -1C Vii, r- WNW f-- r i wir- • ii1 �i - — yrIai —. p I ' y T -may► ir,wilitim-, - _ - -- Heart of the Downtown Nodes of Activity Currently the core is characterized by commercial,office,historic street-oriented Currently the area is characterized by auto-oriented commercial,visitor-oriented retail, regional entertainment, and City and County government uses. The lodging,the Yakima Convention Center and other service uses. The framework framework envisions: envisions: • An expansion of and requirement for,edge-to-edge ground-floor retail, • Retail development at key intersections where street-oriented retail (the sale of goods,entertainment,eating and drinking establishments storefronts exist or where possible redevelopment parcels are located; exclusively)along identified street frontages. Retail ground-floor uses will These'nodes'are intended to complement City Center retail and offer surround,activate,and animate the future plaza opportunity sites for entrepreneurial tenants that benefit from proximity to • Promotion of new mixed use development on vacant or underutilized the City Center mixed-use district parcels.Where viable, upper floor residential apartments,condominiums or • Healthy existing or new commercial uses beyond these nodes that may be office uses would be encouraged either pedestrian-oriented or auto-oriented • A strong pedestrian bias and a highly-active street environment • Strengthened visitor-oriented uses;Additional Convention,Center- • A prohibition of new auto-oriented uses; existing uses are de-emphasized supportive uses that complement the existing hotel and dinning offerings would be promoted • Retention and strengthening of all government uses • Repurposing the Yakima Mall; Uses would include retail along Yakima Avenue and Third. Redevelopment would consider government, museum, art gallery,and residential uses that will complement existing core uses • De-emphasis on long-term surface parking and an emphasis on development of a strategically located retail parking structure 12 I PLAN ELEMENTS 22 LAND USE -....J' Lincoln Avenue —.....J mi MLK Jr Boulevard A Street a w in S C Z Yakima Avenue � r Yakima Plaza Chestnut Avenue I r Walnut Street a +, = a a o a c a a w a° d Spruce Street c c > c m cn Q >a > Q > Q �j -a n in S > Q Q S Q c Q +' In C V) t N V) t a S s i -o O C a O -D i S S s > ' L u i U L N K O) a X O L N i N S O to In LL LL I— V) *LE LL LL N I— LL Z in W Pine Street City Center Mixed Use District Center Mixed Use I. Public Spaces Required Ground-Floor Retail YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I '23 CIRCULATION The prime objective of the circulation framework is to re-establish all The Yakima Avenue corridor from Seventh Avenue to Ninth Street is over Downtown roadway corridors as a'complete streets'where the needs of one and a quarter miles in length,which is beyond a comfortable walking all travel modes— motor vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians are distance. To increase accessibility to corridor destinations, bicycle and provided for in a balanced manner. trolley'pedestrian-accelerator' infrastructure are envisioned. Yakima Avenue is envisioned to become a 'signature street' that would attract new private investment and strengthen existing uses. The street would: • Build upon the streetscape improvements that have recently been completed • Include additional landscaping to improve the appearance of the downtown and create a more inviting atmosphere PEDESTRIAN AUTO BICYCLE TROLLEY s / Prioritized over all travel modes Traffic Calmed Yakima Avenue Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled Pedestrian-Accelerator • Yakima Avenue is designed • A reduction in roadway capacity • A network of on-and off- • The existing historic Yakima Valley (especially at crosswalks)for the from four to two travel lanes is street bicycle routes provides Trolley service is extended along most vulnerable—children,the proposed.The'road diet'will connections between the Yakima Avenue;A future extension elderly and those with disabilities free-up space for constructing neighborhoods west of Seventh to the Mill District redevelopment • Additional street furniture such bicycle and pedestrian Avenue to the City, District and site is proposed as pedestrian-scaled lighting, infrastructure and landscaping Convention Centers. • Alternative alignments crossing benches and bicycle racks are • The road would accommodate • A Protected Bikeway along Yakima the existing freight rail corridor included essential daily service vehicles Avenue provides a comfortable are identified.A Yakima (e.g.- FedEx or UPS delivery dedicated route—separated from Avenue at-grade crossing trucks)and emergency vehicles vehicle traffic by a raised curb,for of the existing freight tracks riders of all ages and abilities. is preferred.An alternative Walnut Street underpass route would be constructed if an at-grade crossing cannot be accommodated 14 I PLAN ELEMENTS 24 CIRCULATION 4' AN I I Lincoln Avenue • s. is e is ■ s. s s. ■ Boulevard i in ■• \ 11. A Street r ` r ; tirlik, ,a,n r .. I lc . _ I- , - Ir - th I ■ ` _� Z Yakima Avenue "147%*1 " (. I II I ` , •■ Chestnut Avenue pl.h.,M 111 I—' --", ( r _ tk-II7.'- ' r‘7••1 I 1--.-. ' t hr.r,, 1 ' \ lCT— w . % / _ Walnut Street . °w ■ ®` s' .o r® • i o`` ■ e®i ae s z HI Lii O N u i ' u N X 1 o SN i N S ois X In in LL LL F In LL LL LL to M LL Z 1 W ■ Pine Street Yakima ■ Valley 4 Trolleys IP ., Yakima Complete Street Protected Bikeway, Proposed Arterial Parallel Routes Bike Lanes, Existing Trolley Route, Existing Bike Routes, Existing Trolley Line, Proposed ■■■ Bike Routes, Planned YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I .25 26 ,qp ' i,t'n" r,f}$11 �1 g ! ' 1, Cb J j�� ig , ', I I-, 1 ., te, . 'qi t s r , ; pd / I ram.,. , ✓ r 4 . i2,24"9.4,,,,,,AL- 4.*::?,, .. ,5,,..„,,,„. d, b ''‘'''' ' .IIIP 4,10trytir °%>-;fr-'-':-_.j..,..:l '''',;(z.,,A1•:,3.:-4110. ' ---A` r' 4-11'" ..E o a rr: •-`" ,t, .,_, ,,,Z4-7,1Pg147;e: „, -., ), , '; , ,,v,.ox":,/t .0' r � ` / a / T� ' / ` a " %Y rfi9 S PROJ ECTS 27 GAME-CHANGER & ESSENTIAL PROJECTS Establishing implementation momentum early is essential for the long term success of the Yakima Downtown Plan. Symbolically, initiation of these projects provides evidence to the general public, downtown stakeholders,and investors that the City of Yakima is financially committed to Downtown revitalization. The Yakima Plaza is 'game-changing' in that it fundamentally changes the Downtown investment environment. Strategically, the Plaza is phased to 'set the table'for later projects. Essential projects represent a 'menu' of implementation projects that would be initiated and substantially completed within five years of plan adoption. The game-changing and essential projects are identified and brief descriptions of key actions are described on the following pages. The order of projects does not imply priority or importance. At the passage of the five-year timeframe, the implementation strategy should be assessed and updated.Additionally, consideration should be given to updating the Plan. 18 I PROJECTS 28 GAME-CHANGER& ESSENTIAL PROJECTS Lincoln Avenue . — — — EL , - - - - - M,yJl - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ M..., i o". ®' ` ,' MLKJr. Boulevard ` is - - - - mur-Up = - - - - - ti , 0 - �, _ ri - - - - - = — oNNO I " r c I . \© © ' ii r o in �` 1'. _ r Ij '1 • I' T. NUL . . gill'� i'a a'Ave ue. ,- Z G , L_: i ° Fl 0 0 1 1- . r", r—, 1 " III dial /I 111.1 1 ' i_' A 1=13ell 901 14 f „,-,74. ,-..., 1 I t " © Chestnut Avenue s i " - U Ifs tC2, N. • r r� t `• � �" ' 'Ctit • Walnut Street ` - - - ÷-` - mu - - ® = - - - - - - , = r— = rr = = = _,. IC II 1` ! 'I i` d d ------ ------ --- ----- 7 N a) z n w z a) a° w a° Spruce Street s > w Q i Q a) d a) d in vi m n Q Q -c Q - Q n in n c n s U1 t c i -o o c o i u C S > 7 i V N O V i 7 V N X : O L N i i N L O N K a1 V) V) LL LL I— V) LL LL LL V) I— LL Z V) W Pine Street Game-Changer Project Essential Projects 1 Yakima Plaza 2 Retail Main Street(Front&Chestnut Streets) 5 Downtown Parking Strategy 8 Zoning Ordinance Update 3 Public Market 6 Diversion Study 9 Design Guidelines 4 Yakima Avenue 7 Policy Updates 10 Downtown Street Standards YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I .29 YAKIMA PLAZA Intent Establishing a public assembly space is an essential first step in revitalizing Downtown Yakima. It is a 'game-changer'. The most notable benefits include: • Creating a multi-purpose, dedicated space for year-round civic activities • Providing a focus for new ground-floor retail and upper-floor housing or employment development PROPOSED PROJECT—LOOKING NORTHWEST PROPOSED PROJECT—LOOKING SOUTHWEST �_ ,�1 Orion a . -dil\\ 1 Cinemas a \� `� - 40,401110100. . .,,,, .ilikKir y 'V ' dP * ,Z efolb, ':'l' . 4," ,,�►����'�����✓�� . 3?„11,4740 �- 41. Orion �� �� � 'Cemas J :*.���. ' c� Olive Capitol �`�� Federal Theater �� Garden Building st n 20 I PROJECTS 30 PROPOSED PROJECT EXISTING CONDITIONS ,V, s t _ YAKIMA AVENUE - - — YAKIMA AVENUE o , ' • _ ' • \ V \1 4) ,' • Garden Y t, +� >i F [,, g 'I.t•.t/.//..• ,1O.. Fir .. w -_ ltestrooms .nrc w i,. ♦:' �� wig .�J �O.a0J'�;J w ': u .mne' itei in . o 1114,141, V te:. �aeJet:�,J:��9 9' . V" i ". . Fri VA • . .\••,�-yL% Sr.Vi• G j a' 1 ' Pavilion lilt' I:��.I� . f. r • /� ,,r �I ler ,� C_HESTNUT AVENUE 1 CHESTNUT AVENUE c e i* _ I••�. tS�;—,\„,�„�� . fir — Orion igassmisis Cinemas I II al Project elements include: Site Area: 195,000 SF(4.5 AC) • Preservation and integration of the existing Millennium Plaza art elements Existing Use: City-Owned Parking Lot • A family-oriented fountain and lawn'Fun Zone' Public Right-of-Way • An'orchard'of ornamental flowering trees with areas for sitting and relaxing surrounding the Millennium Plaza and Family Fountain Fun Zone • Paved multi-purpose area(140'by 200' minimum dimensions)that includes electric and water utility facilities suitable for a variety of events • Retail pavilion and public restrooms • Special gateway streetscapes at the intersections of Second and Third Streets and Yakima Avenue • Redesign and reconstruction of Third,Chestnut and Second Streets surrounding the Plaza to be traffic calmed,curbless,and specially paved as an extension of the multi-purpose Plaza area YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I :31 'RETAIL MAIN STREET' & PUBLIC MARKET WENATCHEE PUBLIC MARKET EXAMPLE Intent Front Avenue and Chestnut Avenue right-of-way improvements are intended to support new pedestrian-friendly, street-oriented storefronts. I'r ,£ I Retail Main Street " -t' '' _ ` ►'" - At a minimum, the streetscape design would: . rr4i • Reduce travel lane widths to accommodate wider sidewalks and ■ - reduce pedestrian street crossing distances r - . • Eliminate/prohibit turn-lane pockets • Provide curbside parking adjacent to existing or future retail - I development • Eliminate/prohibit parking lot access driveways on Chestnut; • - su � . - - Minimize alley driveway impacts on the pedestrian environment • Provide for canopy street trees and incorporate existing healthy street trees into the landscape plan wherever possible —" J • Include pedestrian-scaled ornamental street/walkway lighting Public Market • Incorporate special shade structures such as arbors along Chestnut The development of a Public Market will provide an 'anchor' retail use • Provide at least one on street bicycle parking corral along Chestnut for the Chestnut 'Main Street' retail framework. The proposed Public Market and supportive parking lot sites should be assembled by the City • Include benches and public art for Public Market development. • Incorporate landscaped curb extensions at all intersections where on-street parking exists or is planned • Feature specially paved crosswalks at all intersections • Feature specially paved sidewalks similar in material and design to the Plaza and Public Market paving • Include tabled intersections or depressed curbs at the Chestnut& First and Chestnut& Front intersections • Tighten intersection radii (25' max) Front Street improvements in particular would: • Not preclude a future trolley trackway and potential station platform • Be designed to accommodate Public Market functions; Consider Temporary barriers (bollards)to limit traffic access for special events 22 I PROJECTS 32 PROPOSED PROJECT EXISTING CONDITIONS _ , --, ---T - .. 1 , a ... i ••, . . - .l-- ., �o, '�I.,., e 1 �.+ - YAKIMAAVENUE '- YAKIMA AVENUE ■ I ' • �j. ' W. ., L . . jI I �? II 7 d�UJ 1 . s , I n l .1 _ - v~i litt 1 w w �'; - •��� a �' lir OI w �w�. i Y eR: x ��r w Q O - • . w ce LL� - - ce F i D- In ■ LL _ _�s� t- , _ `!?• , F �.F.V ' ■ i a �Z --=nq as F_ A:l0 •�- i ,0 IN. LL I w 1 115`'a IIRR ,q E _Tit" U Ixe w CHESTNUT AVENUE _ r e. CHESTNUT AVENUE - _ _ . lu n if idiom 'iii 4. 71 gm` - . iu.r� r'�w�► `a^ �I o - . µ— .+ _ __ I t ._ - 17 I I..I I , 1 MARKET '... r--- ,� ; II/- PARKING ,m. M. r i 1 . i ti The Retail Main Street improvements would include the reconstruction of Retail Main Street Area: 108,857 SF(2.5 AC) all surfaces, including burying of any above grade electrical power lines Existing Use: Yakima Street Right-of-Way or cable wires. The design of the Public Market would include similar Public Market Site Area: .63 AC(27,442 SF) materials and finished as the Retail Main Street and Plaza improvements. Existing Use: BNSF Lot The character of the Public Market would reflect the culture, history and setting of Yakima and be compatible with the existing train depot Public Market Parking Site Area: 31,178 SF(.72 AC) structures north of Yakima Avenue. Existing Use: Retail Hardware Parking Wholesale Service Repair YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I :33 YAKIMA AVENUE Intent Signature Street elements: Right-of way improvements to Yakima Avenue will create a more vibrant Boulevard business climate and improved Downtown livability. Two different • A wide landscape median treatments— 'Boulevard' and 'Parkway' are envisioned in response to • Left-turn lanes at key intersections the corridor length and adjacent land uses. The Boulevard will support ■ Curbside landscaping street-oriented retail development by creating a more pedestrian-scaled green streetscape within the City Center.The Parkway will create a more Parkway green pedestrian-friendly environment yet accommodate existing auto- • A continuous turn lane oriented commercial development outside the City Center. Improvements ■ Curbside landscaping to Yakima Avenue are only envisioned within the existing curb-to- curb and will preserve and strengthen recently completed sidewalk enhancements. TYPICAL BOULEVARD SECTION ,;.is c _ + - M �:� d'f' - ,r:43)i.1::,:*::*-. ..1:'!:;,-11:4":.. rl , :A-- ..„,:o 0 : a . i ,47:„*.,,,, . , iv J sY „.....,...>,,lia i ' _ 1 I 41. illill ,y,,'0 0 Age AS';';'-' ti, �' f ,2. 4! 0 1 24 PROJE CT 34 Complete Street elements include: • Traffic calming design—Reduced number of travel lanes from four to • Enhanced key intersections—Landscaped curb extensions, special two crosswalk treatments, depressed corner curbs will be provided • Protected bikeways—On-street bike parking corrals at key locations • Adjusted signalization to reduce roadway speed • Provisions for future Trolley—Streetscape design that will include • Removal of all pedestrian activated crosswalk buttons double-tracks located in shared auto travel lanes; Station platforms ■ Prohibition of new driveway access—Existing driveways will be would generally be located two blocks apart throughout the new maintained if desired by current property owners or businesses corridor TYPICAL PARKWAY SECTION 4' /// - - ., .r. 4 :/ ' -, jam"''', ( - 4 © at f M lellilleit �• f .__ , r OWII 0 Protected Bikeway(5') •:Itthz O Door Zone(3') le V Parking Lane Tree Wells 0 - O One Travel Lane (Boulevard: 12' Parkway: 14') Q 0 04 E0 Potential Trolley Lines in Traffic 0 O Boulevard: Median/Turn Lane (10') Parkway:Turn Lane(14') YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I :35 DOWNTOWN PARKING STRATEGY LONG-TERM STRATEGY To address current and future parking demand, a phased strategy will I l I - require a: New Parking Supplemental A STREET Entrance Parking Short-Term Strategy—The temporary strategy for replacing the 220 _ - „ parking spaces displaced by Yakima Plaza will include: F1 k i f ., • Examining the Dragon Inn parking garage as possible retail and rI employee parking-net gain 100 spaces Il , ii F. • Resurfacing and improving City lot at 3rd and Walnut for employee 1 1 .. r.,,i ..... parking net gain 65 spaces AI • Entering into agreements with nearby bank locations for usage of .' their parking lots on nights and weekends for plaza, restaurant, and ■ YAKIMAAVENUE 1.1 theatre usage-net gain 80 spaces 1 I N Retail ParkingI IN¢ • Expand on-street parking options on 2nd Street, 3rd Street and A ] Structure 1 ' 1 Street-net gain 56-60 spaces \ 1W -1.1- w �W t�i��t:° w I— The temporarystrategy adds a total of 300spaces for retail and employee : 1 �o ` N . parking. o �" 7,-4;110 c� ' LL W O To supplement additional retail customer parking, spaces would be 1 •r?�UTAVENUE - leased by the City in the Yakima Mall parking structure for retail,special I ' event and downtown employee parking.To facilitate better utilization ofI this structure, a new auto entry ramp and pedestrian vertical circulation - I (elevators and stairways) access should be constructed.The location for -� the new entry would be along Third Street. G- FT1 1 � Long-Term Strategy—The initial long-term startegy would be to acquire 1 t t 11.17 I— r 1-,- ___ and assemble the parcels south of the existing alley bounded by Second -' - Street, First Street and Chestnut Avenue and construct a new municipal WALNUT AVENUE parking lot(160 spaces approximately) at this location.As retail demand grows, the parking lot would be replaced with a 400-space municipal parking structure. The parking structure would include ground-floor retail space lining Chestnut Avenue. A separate mixed-use building with ground-floor retail oriented to the Plaza and Second Street would be constructed. 26 I PROJECTS 36 SHORT-TERM STRATEGY EXISTING CONDITIONS n ° lirlil ! Supplemental L . ® -' t,' +nr. A STREET`' ' ilfia -' -': Parking • A STREET Y ""*" '''•,., ,f .. .-... .':ii:1:. 1 ,7,. -A;'' '''.ii, .L n 1 ( o. _ _- iv ., a CITY I C fe `� gii �a PARKING .✓ _ _ 3 I 's LOT _ +'• a as - f .. A is F /'t "� I— .:- 80 Spaces YAKIMA AVENUE _ YAKIMA AVENUE _ - M; Night&Weekend — q: i I g x wtl t r �'S r > , d i ,. l ;' - 11 • _1' w _ 1: nrrr.,r t— d._ 1 ( y v. w aa� -4,4;1.'S F w W _ . j :�,i/�, 1I1aJI,e. ~ W ° .. R lea: w an?. +a a'i w i i _ w ,� W w aesaar a"i w _ w z F �� t s s ss 1 F _ a, ce . . 7-. •w 1-1 CITY I ce .` r s, w I 0i,,:,,' ,s a a.., ".Ln 60 Spaces = Q`VI . PARKING �.�°w w x . �; 1�jl_ Z a City Parking Lot ,,t eiir_I _ Z ••e LOT � i - 1. , ) 0(Lst.. �`cl. e , - 1 ' , -' i s O( ., ". � =r+. LL U _ ILL • - s, ' Rai+=.i VA ' -,�. .•�* "*- ad s. ME V e 1st i'~ TEL 1. act. -O? , 45- CHESTNUT AVENUE i - CHESTNUT AVENUE 1. _ it,- 1T '� .144.4. ' 9 dr -' • °v `.,r' —. y' _ ai,^ _ r P - _ r� _,�� _ Ili ,0 ,Wri -- f 1i :pace; 1� I - • •rMill `. IPA i ., .:�_ 100 Spaces _ :• City Parking Lot `*. i9t ^` Dragon Inn `i I I l `s _ °, "_—r _ ` ='� tt - WALNUT AVENUE 1 - R h i _III+ ! L' � �. _ 1 .'� % ?�.' .. ' F•^,^�• � %.. 1 r•—• - 1 Imo— ,u . 1 1 -__... - 1.- -r'�..r , P' . - Existing City Parking Lot Area: 220 Spaces Existing Use: Parking Lot(City Owned) YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I :37 DIVERSION STUDY Intent TRAFFIC CONCEPT Preliminary traffic assessment of Yakima east-west arterials—Yakima, r' Walnut,M LK, and Lincoln Avenues indicates that there is excess roadway j�7-149' tr , ' capacity to meet travel demand today and in the future 2035 planning '. ` horizon. To reduce the current Yakima Avenue roadway capacity from 444"I a tO . - four travel lanes to two will require transferring25%of the vehicles that `, wo - , use the street for trips through Downtown to an alternative route(s). To identify what 'by-pass' route(s) is most appropriate and effective will i Mfg' s' require additional traffic analysis and land use planning to assess the �i , ° g _ I, impacts and benefits. The Diversion Study should identify methods and - .. _ ��7 ` 4, 0 _ i Yakr a �►y'en - . t.:_;10::: 7g.'. ., locations where diversion would occur. ._ _ -?!'zL , s f l ,� Potential diversion elements may include: • Wayfinding e �. • Physical diverters such as roundabouts, channelized right turn lanes `kgd *` R. . or trap lanes ,.)+ 'to. .u •; - .r v , :k'mo `0 t v e . PRELIMINARY TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT -,,,,„, w•� Li i, 'L 7 ,, 1 M • Diverter i 'L`r, .U' Wayfinding a Rourndabout) A 0, s. Signs y 1 to ,' nr: - `� a . 4 , � � ` - 28 I PROJECTS 38 POLICY UPDATES Intent In compliance with the Washington Growth Management Act (RCW Yakima Urban Area 36.70A.080(2)),this Master Plan document will need to be adopted by the City Council as an amendment to the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Comprehensive Plan 2025 Plan,2025.This Master Plan will form the basis for a City-initiated and staff- prepared Comprehensive Plan Amendment which may be characterized 1111 as a Sub Area Plan,and also include amendatory text to the Transportation I w Plan Element and Capital Facilities Plan Element to reflect proposed changes under this Plan.These actions are important to ensure that future _--= — projects described in the Yakima Downtown Master Plan Comprehensive Plan are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Compliance with the State Environmental PolicyAct(SEPA)is also required as part of the Comprehensive Plan process. The Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan,2025 was adopted with an "Integrated SEPA/GMA Document" as provided in WAC 197-11-210 to -238. The SEPA review for this Comprehensive Plan Amendment will reflect this context. Transportation Plan Update In addition, the Master Plan outlines some key follow-up studies, as Sections of the Yakima Urban Transportation Plan 2025 will need to be well as adjustments to the zoning regulations of the Central Business updated to include consideration of the Master Plan.City Council should District,proposed design guidelines and other implementation measures. approve funding for the Diversion Study to more definitively determine These items may follow adoption of or be produced in concert with the necessary updates to the Transportation Plan. The study should: Comprehensive Plan Amendment and SEPA review. ■ Identify and incorporate the necessary routes and infrastructure changes required to distribute traffic to parallel routes that allow for Comprehensive Plan Update the conversion of Yakima Avenue from a 4-lane section to a 3-lane Necessary text changes to the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan section 2025 will need to be prepared for the Planning Commission and City • Include a list of necessary capital projects and costs for roadway Council review. Planning staff will: capacity improvements, streetscape enhancements, bicycle and • Prepare comprehensive plan text amendments and necessary legislation pedestrian improvements and way finding as needed for each element of the Comprehensive Plan • Consider re-classifying Yakima Avenue's functional classification based • Complete a SEPA checklist on proposed cross-section changes YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I :39 ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATES Intent Key ordinance updates might include: The intent of the zoning ordinance updates is to clarify and strengthen • Adjustments to foster mixed-use development and increase essential permitted land use types,site design and improvementstandards. Downtown vitality, existing regulations that limit or prohibit upper- Wherever possible unnecessary permitted uses and inappropriate site floor uses should be revised or amended to maximize residential design and improvement standards should be eliminated. density(dwelling units per acre) and/or intensity(floor area ratio). No maximum densities or intensities should be applied. Instead, Yakima Urban Zoning Ordinance Update maximum heights or other means of controlling compatibility, The study area is primarily regulated under Central Business District(CBD) massing, and building form should be enacted as part of updates to zoning requirements, with a small portion zoned Light Industrial (M-1). the Site Design and Improvement Standards. The Yakima Downtown Plan land use framework is, for the most part, • Downtown Business Parking requirements should be reassessed. consistent with existing zoning. However, in some instances additional Currently, Downtown businesses are largely within the Parking regulation will be required to ensure that specific uses are required and Exempt Boundary(Zoning Ordinance 2012-34 Figure 6-1). As part of current uses are prohibited within the Downtown to meet the Yakima an Employee Parking Study, the feasibility of requiring either on-site Downtown Master Plan vision. To align current code requirements with parking or in-lieu-of fees to be assessed to provide off-site parking the Yakima Downtown Master Plan elements,two approaches to address should be assessed. inconsistencies might be to : 1. Maintain current zoning and provide additional or revised permitted Throughout Downtown, existing permitted conforming uses (Class 1) use tables. Additionally, provide new or revised site design and should be 'grandfathered' to remain, be improved upon, or sold and improvement development standards. operated 'as-is' until renovated as property owners deem necessary. 2. Create a new'Downtown Master Plan Development Overlay' with all Furthermore, existing private property shown for public uses (such as uses subject to Type (2) and either Class (2) or Class (3) review using a park) would not be rezoned until the parcels are acquired by a public the Downtown Master Plan as a regulatory review guide. entity or transferred to public use by easement, dedication, or other means. 30 I PROJECTS 40 Specific Permitted Use Updates There are two essential zoning ordinance permitted-use updates that must be addressed: 14 • Existing permitted-use tables for the CBD zone should be updated to prohibit, provide restrictions, or set forth conditions-of-use upon auto-oriented uses (drive-through windows of banks, restaurants, Yakima Avenue and other similar businesses)within the entirety of the City Center Mixed-use District and along the parcels fronting the length ofI IL D Yakima Yakima Avenue. Plaza Chestnut Avenue • Requirement of ground-floor'retail'—defined exclusively as the _ r sale of goods, restaurants, and entertainment street frontages of Chestnut Avenue, Second Street fronting the plaza and Front Street parcels facing the public market(see graphic)should be required. L ., Exceptions for residential or office lobbies should be allowed/ reviewed as a conditional use. Prohibition of service bays, entrances N -0 to parking lots or service and loading bays should also be enacted. N o out m in Required Ground-Floor Retail/ Build-to-Lines M City Center Mixed Use YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I :41 Site Design and Improvement Standard Updates To ensure that the Retail Main Street framework is active and animated, requiring additional 'form-based' building site design and facade design standards should be enacted: BUILD-TO-LINES ACTIVE EDGES =Mr in , VI, wcm ■1CO C i AFC 6ft/IIdX 5ft- _�_� _ PSSdtp'p0 •• Finished FI -- rkfil• i8�irydX Spy ——— oor recessat Pia//r ........ — windoysdndwd/is Build-to-Lines require a continuous 'street wall' Active edges are building frontages with direct sidewalk entries and a high degree of transparency. Active framing identified retail streets and the plaza edges increase visual and physical interaction between people inside and people outside of the buildings (minimum). A diagram that illustrates where and create a safe and vibrant pedestrian environment.Access to service/loading bays,and parking lot/garage ground floors of buildings must engage the entrances are prohibited along designated active-edge frontages.A required active edges diagram identifies property line directly should be provided as only building frontages where active-edge treatments is essential for the City Center Mixed-Use District.The suggested. Exceptions to these 'zero-setback' following active-edge criteria should be met for all ground floors throughout the City Center District: requirements might include— windows and • A minimum of70 percent transparent glass along ground-floor facades;frosted,tinted, reflective or walls recessed up to 18" from the property line other types of glass that diminish transparency should be prohibited to accommodate columns or other architectural • Primary ground-floor uses must be oriented to the public right-of-way elements.Conditional approval ofdeepersetbacks should be reviewed for: The following active-edge criteria should be met for all other land uses throughout the Downtown: • Dining and entertainment uses that intend to use the setback area for outdoor seating • Primary entrances must be oriented toward the street • Interruptions for accommodation of • Windows should be provided along facades; but no minimum percentage of transparency should be passageways,building lobbies,or private required courtyard entrances • Art walls,flower booths, newsstands or other activating uses are appropriate throughout 32 I PROJECTS 42 DESIGN GUIDELINES Intent Design Guideline Content Yakima Downtown Design Guidelines would aid designers and developers The guideline document should be the primary tool for the design review in understanding the City's urban design expectations by providing process for any new project that occurs in the Yakima Downtown Plan a framework for an orderly discretionary review process that would area. It should be divided into four sections or 'Guideline Elements,' supplement and strengthen downtown regulatory codes.The guidelines each of which addresses a particular set of design concerns that affect would ensure a degree of order, harmony and quality within the built the Downtown environment. These guideline elements would include environment;they would foster the development of buildings and projects the following: that are attractive individually yet contribute to a downtown that is unified and distinctive as a whole. • Pedestrian Emphasis • Architecture Role of Design Guidelines • Lighting There should always be many ways of meeting a particular guideline.The guidelines should not prescribe specific design solutions,nor should they ' Signs be rigid requirements without flexibility. For each of these guideline elements, there should be an introductory The design guidelines should provide a descriptive template for page describing the intent of that section of guidelines, followed by maintaining and improving the urban character of Downtown,without specific guidelines. Each specific guideline should contain a descriptive dictating or prescribing a specific style or theme. The guidelines statement of the guideline itself as well as examples of recommended and should however foster the evolution of Downtown Yakima from an auto- not recommended applications, both listed in text form and illustrated dominated to a pedestrian-friendly downtown where buildings should be in photo examples. The visual examples should be included in each built edge-to-edge and engage public sidewalks. Moreover,the Design guideline element,as models for design and review purposes.They would Guidelines should ensure that new development does not treat existing provide designers, developers, and the Design Commission a means to older buildings as urban leftovers; lost and unattached fragments of effectively judge a building relative to appropriate and inappropriate the past. Rather, new construction and rehabilitation should respect design criteria. and build upon the few remaining unique qualities of Yakima's existing historic downtown. YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I :43 Yakima Character The guidelines should address Yakima's unique'sense of place,'its special quality and personality. People's image of Yakima is that of an All-American town which is hospitable and family-oriented. They should address what gives Yakima this feeling, this 'character' as a unique collection of spaces and buildings, not simply a group of individual projects that could be anywhere. PEDESTRIAN EMPHASIS ARCHITECTURE LIGHTING SIGN i . — :;:i-,'''':..4'' -. 41I''''''"lbe,;",it-k-7-°17-I.:*1 7,4'-'1';'/,:: ' ' , i 1,,,, . 1 '—. ° ...",71771.PnIknnignmnn.,enme,-,1-4.14 ifill - A E F - `' � 4 t` SERIES 4l E RE- r� _. -tea. 1 �{. yti-.s` TANRANT Si In Downtown Yakima, the pedestrian The Architecture Guidelines should Lighting should not only provide Signs should make it easy to locate should be the 'priority.' These promote quality development while nighttime security,but also encourage and identify businesses as well as guidelines should address the ways reinforcing the individuality and nighttime patronage of businesses. providing other information relevant in which buildings and spaces may spirit of Yakima. The guidelines Lighting should create an atmosphere to getting around and doing business be designed to create a convenient, should promote architectural types of festivity and activity, especially in Downtown. However, signs should comfortable, human-scaled indigenous to Yakima and/or the where special elements or places are never overwhelm either building or environment where people will want Northwest.Buildings in Yakima should concerned. Utilitarian application landscape. Moreover, signs should to be. seem to be 'at home', reflecting its of glaring, offensively-colored provide information in a highly graphic character and heritage, suiting its lights should not be appropriate for format that is complementary to climate, landscape, and downtown Downtown. downtown architecture. Tasteful urban setting. logos, symbols and graphics are encouraged. A strong pedestrian orientation should be encouraged for all signs. 34 I PROJECTS 44 Design Review Process GUIDELINES 'CHECKLIST' EXAMPLE Projects should be evaluated for consistency with the Yakima Downtown Master Plan, the Yakima Zoning Ordinance and the proposed Design ProjectNo.: Project Address: Date: OT HIGH Guidelines.The Design Guidelines should be applied duringCityreview APPLICABLE PRIORITY COMPL No Yes s5 g p p CONTEXT AND SITE of development applications. City staff should review development CS1 Natural Systems and Site Features ❑ A.Energy Use proposals in the Downtown and determine the appropriate review B Sunlight and Natural Ventilation ❑ ❑ ❑ C.Topography ❑ ❑ ❑ procedures. Decisions to approve, approve with conditions, or denying D Plants and Habitat ❑ ❑, ❑ E.Water ❑ ❑ ❑ a proposal should be made by staff or by an appointed 'Design and CS2 Urban Pattern and Form A..Location in the City and Neighborhood ❑ ❑ ❑ Landmarks Commission'. Development projects should be reviewed to B Adjacent Sites,Streets,and Open Spaces ❑ ❑ C.Relationship to the Block ❑ ❑ determine consistency with permitted uses and site design standards D Height,Bulk,and Scale ❑ ❑ of an updated ZoningOrdinance, and substantial consistencywith the A53Ahasiz gPosl CoNte#andohattribur p A.Emphasizing Positive Neighborhood Attributes ❑ �J d ❑. kr Downtown Design Guidelines. Where a project is not found consistent B LocalHist° and Culture ❑ ❑ ❑ with the Downtown Design Guidelines,staff or the Design and Landmarks P PL1 penIFE O Open Space Connectivity Commission mayimpose conditions of approval requiring the project A andetwork of s 0 ❑ ❑ PV p p p q g p j B.Walkways and Connections ❑ ❑ ❑ to be modified, or it can be established that design details or other site outd°or Uses andActi hies PL2 Walkability factors warrant finding for approval of the project without meeting the BA.Safety S ❑ ❑ B.Safety and Security ❑ ❑ particular design guidelines. For those applications that are substantially C Weather ere g to ion 0 0 ❑ inconsistent with the guidelines, staff or the Design and Landmarks PL3 Street-Level Interaction A Entries ❑ ❑ V Commission should also have the option to deny the development B Retail�dgetial Edges ❑ V °❑ ❑d request. PL4 Active Transportation A Entry Locations and Relationships ❑ ❑ ❑ B.Planning Ahead for Cyclists ❑ ❑ All new development, additions, remodels, and renovations within the Pla°°'ngAheadforTra°sit ❑ ❑ ❑ DESIGN CONCEPT Downtown should be subject to design review for determination of 9 DC1 Project Uses and Activities consistencywith the Design Guidelines. Theprocess for design review A Arrangement of Interior Uses ❑ ❑ g g B.Vehicular Access and Circulation ❑ might be based on the extent of work proposed and whether it falls under C Parking and Service Uses ❑ ❑ ❑ DC2 Architectural Concept one of three categories as follows: A Massing ❑ ❑ B.Architectural and Facade Composition ❑C ❑ 1. Exterior Maintenance and Repair(Administrative staff review only DDScaleand Architectural Features 0 °o for all work requiring a building permit) E Forman ion ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ DC3 Openn Spa Concept A.Building-Open Space Relationship ❑ ❑ ❑ 2. Minor Exterior Modifications (Administrative staff review) B Open Space Uses and Activities 0 0 0 C.Design 3. Major Exterior Modifications (Review before a newly appointed DC4 Materials A Exterior Elements and Finishes d ❑ d 'Design and Landmarks' Commission) B Signage ❑d ❑ C.Lighting ❑ ❑ To aid the design review process the guidelines should be summarized D Trees,Landscape and HardscapeMaterials ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ into a single, one page 'checklist' (see example). YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I :45 DOWNTOWN STREET STANDARDS Intent GENERAL REQUIREMENTS EXAMPLE Implementation of Downtown Street Standards will ensure that a complete-streets approach to circulation design is built as envisioned • in the Yakima Downtown Master Plan. Additionally, the Standards would ensure that a unified, consistently applied design of streetscape improvements are constructed throughout Downtown. The City, other public agencies, private utility companies and private developers would r be required to adhere to the Standards when constructing all new street p t improvements and any major replacement or repairs. The Standards document should include general requirements and y design elements. SIDEWALK ROADWAY General Requirements The General Requirements should classify and locate downtown 'street RIGHT-OF-WAY types',describe the required street type plan and section, and dimension all essential design elements of each street type for all public rights-of- way. The General Requirements should generally describe the: • Roadway—measured from face-of-curb to face-of-curb within the right- of-way;the roadway includes travel and turn lanes, curbside parking and protected bikeways, bike lanes, bus, accommodation for potential future trolley infrastructure, landscaped medians, etc. • Sidewalk—measured from development property line to face-of-curb within the right-of-way; in some instances sidewalks may extend into development easements or setbacks 36 I PROJECTS 46 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS EXAMPLE STANDARD SECTION ELEMENTS ' Traffic: Two-way; Two 11-ft. Staggered Continental Crosswalk _1:I1I I I 1I II'' travel lanes, one 11-ft. -r A _ r Benches, Bike Racks, Litter Receptacles � ;.'- left-turn lane `'- t fl"7 Landscaped Curb Extension I' •• El Parking: 7-ft. 6-in. parallel lane, with Accent Trees / _ I each side of street Travel/Turn Lanes 1 1 Sidewalk: 26 ft. wide, each side Parking Lane r1+ — of street rl = 70 WW1 Bicycle: 7-ft. protected I Canopy Trees •� - _ lie El, ie bikeway, each side of Protected Bikeway , Ir.n 1 i_ street Intersections: Laid-down corners, Sidewalk Lighting I 0 PI IP I staggered continental 1 0 1 _ crosswalks, bike boxes I ] r iI it Curbs: 1-ft. concrete I 0 ! Scored Concrete 1 I M0 w Paving: Scored concrete, IF tinted concrete, Accent Pavers I I r I 1)4 accent pavers and asphalt I . %` - Trees: Canopy, accent I i Bike Box _I y l " + gill _ Landscape: Shrubs and Roadway Lighting - ® ' .••: v = , groundcover in 4-ft. • . I 11-I I I I I�\�m�m�� x 6-ft. tree wells and -- �___. curb extensions Lighting: Roadway and sidewalk I- __ Furnishings: Benches, trash Retail iiiiiiiii Street - I I I I I I IIIJ,-' .. receptacles, bike racks Plan `` 14 YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I .47 Design Elements The design elements prescribe specific design and specifications of all roadways and sidewalks for each street type. The design elements are the following: -1 T • Sidewalk and Roadway Zones—identify the character and arrangement of'functional zones'within sidewalks and roadway lanes. Provide detailed dimensioned layouts(plans and sections)for all elements within each sidewalk zone and roadway lane • Sidewalk and Roadway Details—provide construction design details for all key elements within the right-of-way • Street Furniture Elements—identify the type, location, and material inPZ FLZ PBZ DZ specifications for lighting, benches, bicycle racks, landscape planting lists, etc. 3' j 7' jr4' j1' 7' 5' 26' 'SIDEWALK AND ROADWAY ZONES EXAMPLE V IF lit 4.4, ,A BZ PZ FLZ Building Zone (BZ) Pedestrian Zone (PZ) Furnishings/Landscape Zone (FLZ) The area immediately adjacent to the building An unobstructed area for pedestrian through- This is the location of all elements supporting facade. This zone accommodates retail movement, free of cafe seating, sandwich pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle use of the displays, cafe tables/seating, and minor boards, signal poles, utility poles, etc. This right-of-way, including sign poles, lighting, building projections such as downspouts.This zone should not be interrupted by driveways street furniture, landscape, rain gardens zone is interrupted at doorways, corners and on the Retail Street. and bicycle parking facilities. This zone is driveways. interrupted at corners and driveways. 38 I PROJECTS 48 SIDEWALK AND ROADWAY DETAILS EXAMPLE STREET FURNITURE ELEMENTS EXAMPLE _`` I illExpansion or Construction Joint (Typ.) • IIIu., 4 Concrete Protected .�_ Bikeway + ' I f Concrete Banding (Typ.) �; I _ f —...... Scored Concrete • " < > �........ Medium Broom Finish I •••••••••r v < > Direction Shown (Typ.) If•••• Concrete Curb ` — f• ••••• Tree Well with Grate t S‘- a I• S. I � Landscaped Planting Bed I. ► ` ~T Scored Concrete Y ! J N Concrete Band (Typ.) It Accent Pavers Medium Broom Finish 01 Direction Shown (Typ.) c IhWold " J I •O .•..,., aI .,,. ` ` Sidewalk Lighting Pi ....... !eL I 1 ,....... _ • Manufacturer—Kim Lighting : z a 6' �i', 4' 5' riz' rz' r1' ■ Model—Bounce,single luminaire, 10-ft. pole 3' e 7' e 4' e 7' 5' • height BZ PZ FLZ PBZ DZ • Finish—Platinum Silver 26'• YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I :49 40 I PROJECTS 50 a C � Jig j, F ' / c F. � pd, / , • ram.,.a • ✓ r� #e) , i s o. /i '" i' < .y r:r *' r�a y. % r. if"''' ffie,C, "P:''' ‘15'°, At° eZ4VAg',/' 4,1' 77 ', ',V; -;.. ,7 ,7'4,,A,'070- *-NI4V4i11. ,i, 7/ .1 44 4./,' 'fr - '''..afi•. /1 f, ".- ..0.;fi.7. 7 / I(c.'1" ''''''' N. IMPLEMENTATION 51 INTRODUCTION Yakima Downtown Master Plan implementation requires the The implementation strategy details the keysteps the Citywill need to take identification of public actions that will produce a sustained and to establish immediate momentum and maintain a focused revitalization widespread private market reaction. Revitalization of Downtown effort over a five-year timeframe. Elements of the implementation strategy Yakima will require the expenditure of City financial and staff resources include: to 'prime the pump'for private development. Implementation Oversight The Implementation Strategy identifies a concise list of manageable Appointing an Implementation Oversight Committee provides the game-changing and essential projects that best address the project necessary ongoing advocacy for implementation of the Master Plan.An objectives and in turn will result in significant positive change and outline of the committee's roles and responsibilities are provided. substantial private investment. Schedule The implementation measures, primarily investments in physical The schedule outlines the sequence for implementing the game-changer, infrastructure improvements(including associated planning,programming, essential projects and necessary regulatory updates within the first five design, engineering and construction) should be initiated substantially years. by the City of Yakima and in some instances through coordination with the private development sector as public-private partnerships. Action Plans The necessary actions needed to implement the game-changer and Additionally, to ensure consistency with the Yakima Downtown Master essential projects, and necessary regulatory updates are identified. Each Plan proposals, regulating policies, plans, ordinances, guidelines and project or regulatory update incorporates the necessary steps required financing strategies will need to be either updated or created by the City to initiate the project, and subsequent steps needed to complete the and consultants. Adoption of these documents will be required of the project within specific timelines and with assigned responsibilities.Where Yakima City Council, or other regulating bodies. applicable, probable cost or fee estimates are provided. All the projects identified will require coordination and leadership Retail Strategy by the City of Yakima. In some instances public-private partnerships will need to be established. It is recommended that a single point-of Recommended actions, a timeline, and responsibilities for encouraging contact staff position be created to coordinate and manage these projects retail revitalization and establishing priority areas for incentivizing specific retail development concentrations along the Yakima Avenue corridor through implementation. As an oversight body, it is recommended that is provided. The complete Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study is the Yakima Downtown Master Plan Steering Committee be repurposed included in the Appendix. into an 'Implementation Oversight Committee'. This committee would review plan implementation proposals and provide recommendations to Finance the City Council for any expenditure of public resources throughout the Financing implementation of the Downtown Master Plan will likely come life of the implementation plan. from a variety of sources.A list of Federal,State and Local funding sources is identified. Once the Yakima City Council arrives at an agreement on the implementation projects,the responsibilities,schedules, and specific financing strategies should be finalized. 42 I IMPLEMENTATION 52 IMPLEMENTATION OVERSIGHT In an effort to shepherd the Master Plan and implementation projects Committee Purpose through to completion an Implementation Oversight Committee made The Oversight Committee should meet regularly to review implementation up of the Master Plan steering committee and supplemented with progress, and identify opportunities for advancing implementation additional City department and agencies representatives is essential efforts. Tasks of the Oversight Committee should include: for plan success. The Oversight Committee should: ■ Meeting Monthly • Be formally appointed by City Council ■ Keeping the Master Plan 'Alive and Breathing' • Receive support from City staff regarding necessary data and ■ Tackling topics and components of the Master Plan, setting goals, information needs, scheduling of regular meetings and preparation finding community members to engage in goals, advocating for of an annual report and briefing materials goals, and creating committees to achieve goals • Meet at regular intervals throughout the life of the Master Plan ■ Seeing this plan through implementation to review and provide recommendations to the City and Council on implementation progress • Recognizing that City support is essential for plan success • Prepare an annual report and briefing to City Council • Recognizing that accomplishments of the Master Plan are the result of a community-wide effort The following is an outline of the three fundamental elements of an Oversight Committee. Committee Annual Report The Oversight Committee should prepare an annual report. An annual Committee Members report and briefing to City Council identifies implementation progress The Oversight Committee should include a diverse and representative and provides a basis for establishing partnerships and prioritization of City group of downtown members including property and business owners, funds for implementation projects. The annual report should include: representatives of downtown business associations and advocacy groups, • An update on accomplishments for the last year and City departments,agencies,and commissions.Oversight Committee • An updated list of Master Plan accomplishments since the start of members might be representatives of: the plan • Downtown Business Improvement District • The committee's immediate goals for the near future • Downtown Redevelopment Agency • Downtown Business Association • City Transportation, Planning and Public Works • Housing Authority and Parking Commission • Transit Agency • City Council and Planning Commission • Downtown Owner • Property Owner YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I ,53 SCHEDULE Implementation of all identified projects should be initiated within five years of Yakima Downtown Master Plan adoption. PROJECTS 41=1K— _ .Iiiiii YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 I YEAR 4 YEAR 5 0 Yakima Plaza Start Construction Construct Documents I i 9 'Retail Main Street' * Start Construction Construct Documents II Public Market** Start Construction �' Construct 0 Documents e Yakima Avenue Start Construction ConstruM Documents Downtown Parking Strategy Start Construction Construct Replacement Parking Lot Documents 'Diversion Study Start Policy Updates Zoning Ordinance Update Design Guidelines 0 Downtown Street Standards * The streetscape concepts and preliminary conceptual cost estimates should ** Following Plan adoption a Public Market Feasibility Study should be initiated be developed concurrently with the development of the Plaza design. and a Request for Qualifications should be solicited by the City. 44 I IMPLEMENTATION 54 ACTION PLANS YAKIMA PLAZA The plaza is a Game-Changer. Retail revitalization starts with the plaza. ACTION MONTHS TO PRIMARY PRELIMINARY COST/ COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FEE ESTIMATE 1) INITIATE PROJECT I 4 CITY T 4 Appoint Plaza Oversight Committee Finalize Project Scope & Improvement Area Map Identify Plaza Management Structure Identify Operating Fund Requirements &Sources Prepare Construction Budget Estimate Plaza, $10 Mill. - 3 Blocks, $3 Mill. Identify&Secure Construction &Operating Funds 2) SELECT DESIGN TEAM 4 CITY Prepare Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Review Qualifications (Oversight Committee) Select Design Team 3) PREPARE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 8 CONSULTANT Consultant Fees @10%- $1.3 Mill. Prepare Design Alternatives Refine Preferred Alternative Prepare Contract Documents Bid Project 4) CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS 18 CONTRACTOR Develop &Approve Construction Phasing Plan Construct Street Improvements Construct Plaza Improvements YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I ,55 'RETAIL MAIN STREET' The'Retail Main Street'is the centerpiece for new retail development in the Downtown. ACTION MONTHS TO PRIMARY PRELIMINARY COST/ COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FEE ESTIMATE 1) INITIATE PROJECT 4 CITY Appoint Main Street Oversight Committee Finalize Project Scope & Improvement Area Map Prepare Construction Budget Estimate 4 Blocks @ $1 Mill. Per Block Identify&Secure Construction Funding 2) SELECT DESIGN TEAM • 4 CITY Prepare Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Review Qualifications (Oversight Committee) Select Design Team 3) PREPARE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 8 CONSULTANT Consultant Fees @10% - $400,000 Prepare Design Alternatives Refine Preferred Alternative Prepare Contract Documents Bid Project 4) CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS 18 CONTRACTOR Develop &Approve Construction Phasing Plan Construct Street Improvements 46 I IMPLEMENTATION 56 PUBLIC MARKET The public market will serve as a retail anchor and Downtown visitor destination. ACTION MONTHS TO PRIMARY PRELIMINARY COST/FEE COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY ESTIMATE 1) INITIATE PROJECT 12 j CITY Appoint Public Market Oversight Committee Secure Site To Be Developed 2) DETERMINE FEASIBILITY 12 CONSULT. Prepare Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Review Qualifications (Oversight Committee) Select Consultant to Prepare Feasibility Study Consultant Fees @ $75,000 Review Consultant Recommendations Identify&Secure Construction &Operating Funds 3) SELECT DESIGN TEAM ' 1 4 CITY Prepare Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Review Qualifications (Oversight Committee) Select Design Team 4) PREPARE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 8 CONSULTANT To Be Developed j Prepare Design Alternatives Refine Preferred Alternative Prepare Contract Documents for Roadway Improvements Bid Project 5) CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS 7 18 CONTRACTOR Develop &Approve Construction Phasing Plan Construct Improvements YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I ,57 YAKIMA AVENUE Streetscape improvements, to calm traffic, will create a 'signature street'. ACTION MONTHS TO PRIMARY PRELIMINARY COST/ COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FEE ESTIMATE 1) INITIATE PROJECT =I 4 CITY Appoint Yakima Avenue Oversight Committee Finalize Project Scope & Improvement Area Map Prepare Construction Budget Estimate 16 Blocks @ $700,000 Per Block Identify&Secure Construction Funding 2) SELECT DESIGN TEAM 4 CITY Prepare Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Review Qualifications (Oversight Committee) Select Design Team 3) PREPARE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 8 CONSULTANT Consultant Fees @10%- $1.1 Mill. Prepare Design Alternatives Refine Preferred Alternative Prepare Contract Documents Bid Project 4) CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS 24 CONTRACTOR Develop &Approve Construction Phasing Plan Construct Street Improvements 48 I IMPLEMENTATION 58 DOWNTOWN PARKING STRATEGY The strategy will address short-term and long-term retail parking needs. ACTION MONTHS TO PRIMARY PRELIMINARY COST/FEE COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY ESTIMATE 1) INITIATE PROJECT 1 CITY - Appoint Parking Oversight Committee Secure Replacement Parking Site West of Plaza 12 To Be Developed 2) DEVELOP SHORT-TERM RETAIL PARKING ■ CITY Identify Locations for Increasing Parking 4 Restripe and Make Improvements 12 3) INITIATE SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING STUDY I. CITY Select Consultant Investigate Feasibility of New Entrance to Mall Parking Consultant To Be Developed Investigate Potential for Leasing Employee Parking Consultant To Be Developed 4) DEVELOP LONG-TERM RETAIL PARKING 12 is s To Be Developed Identify&Secure Construction &Operating Funds Select Design Team Prepare Contract Documents for Parking Structure Consultant Construct Retail Parking Structure Contractor YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I ,59 DIVERSION STUDY A transportation and land use study will identify a strategy for diverting Yakima Avenue traffic to alternative by-pass routes. ACTION MONTHS TO PRIMARY PRELIMINARY COST/FEE COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY ESTIMATE 1) INITIATE PROJECT 4 CITY MIM Appoint Diversion Study Oversight Committee Finalize Feasibility Project Scope &Study Area Map 2) DETERMINE FEASIBILITY 12 CONSULT. Prepare Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Review Qualifications(Oversight Committee) Select Consultant to Prepare Feasibility Study Consultant Fees @ $75,000 Review Consultant Recommendations Identify&Secure Construction Funding 3) SELECT DESIGN TEAM 4 CITY Prepare Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Review Qualifications(Oversight Committee) Select Design Team for Roadway Improvements 4) PREPARE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 12 CONSULTANT Prepare Design Alternatives Refine Preferred Alternative Prepare Contract Documents for Roadway Improvements Bid Project 5) CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS 1 12 CONTRACTOR Develop &Approve Construction Phasing Plan Construct Improvements 50 I IMPLEMENTATION 60 POLICY UPDATES The Downtown Plan will be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. ACTION MONTHS TO PRIMARY PRELIMINARY COST/FEE COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY ESTIMATE 1) INITIATE PROJECT 2 1 CITY Develop Scope of Work 2) UPDATE POLICY 6 CITY l Prepare Draft Update Review Update Finalize Update and Adopt YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I !61 ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE Regulating plans will be consistent with the Downtown Plan vision. ACTION MONTHS TO PRIMARY PRELIMINARY COST/FEE COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY ESTIMATE 1) INITIATE PROJECT 2 I CITY MIM Develop Scope of Work 2) UPDATE ZONING ORDINANCE 6 CITY l Prepare Draft Update Review Update Finalize Update and Adopt 52 I IMPLEMENTATION 62 DESIGN GUIDELINES Discretionary design guidelines supporting zoning ordinances will ensure Downtown projects are constructed as envisioned. ACTION MONTHS TO PRIMARY PRELIMINARY COST/FEE COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY ESTIMATE 1) INITIATE PROJECT 2 1 CITY MIM Develop Scope of Work 2) SELECT DESIGN GUIDELINE CONSULTANT 2 CITY Prepare Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Review Qualifications Select Consultant 3) PREPARE DESIGN GUIDELINES ' 6 CONSULTANT Consultant Fees @ $75,000 1 Prepare Draft Design Guidelines Review Design Guidelines Finalize Design Guidelines YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I !63 DOWNTOWN STREET STANDARDS Requirements for all public right-of-way improvements will ensure that a high-quality public realm is constructed. ACTION MONTHS TO PRIMARY PRELIMINARY COST/FEE COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY ESTIMATE 1) INITIATE PROJECT I 2 I CITY MIM Develop Scope of Work 2) SELECT STANDARDS CONSULTANT 4 CITY A Prepare Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Review Qualifications Select Consultant 3) PREPARE STREET STANDARDS CONSULTANT Consultant Fees @ $150,000 Prepare Draft Street Standards Review Draft Street Standards Finalize Street Standards 54 I IMPLEMENTATION 64 RETAIL STRATEGY The Retail Strategy*for Downtown Yakima is intended to build on Yakima's existing assets, nascent local business initiatives and events, and provide a unique and enjoyable retail experience not otherwise available in Yakima. Concerted effort therefore must be made by the City in stakeholder engagement, marketing, and developing City policies that incentivize and direct retail growth to the Downtown, as well as to identify funding and/or sponsorship opportunities. The following are recommended actions to be taken immediately by the City to encourage retail revitalization in the Downtown: • Set up a Retail Task Force to support the City's efforts in promoting ■ Facilitate the temporary use/lease of underutilized parking and and facilitating retail growth in the Downtown. other vacant lots within the study area for expansion of existing retail • Embed the Retail Positioning Framework identified on the following operations (esp F&B)that abut such lots. page into the Downtown zoning ordinance and design guidelines ■ Publicize the Yakima Downtown Master Plan and proactively engage to ensure a distinctive retail environment for the Downtown can be in specific marketing strategies aimed at key stakeholders/real estate realized. professionals/ investors/ retailers to promote the Yakima Downtown • Establish policies and criteria that provide a framework for incentives Master Plan. This should include attendance by City officials at retail for the establishment and revitalization of retail developments/ conferences or trade shows such as the annual Retail Convention businesses within the Downtown. The City should seek to obtain the (RECON) in Las Vegas. buy-in of such incentives from local banks to support incentives that ■ Identify potential sponsors/sponsorship opportunities to support involve no-interest loans for eligible businesses. the implementation of a key catalyst project, such as the expansion • Engage and encourage local landlords/real estate professionals to of Millennium Plaza Park support retail incubation ideas through the offering of short-term and/or discounted lease terms. This can be facilitated through a Retail Task Force. *The complete Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study Report can be found in a separate Appendix to this document. YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I !65 The Retail Strategy for Downtown Yakima should be guided by a retail w` 1 ._ �f- . , -t zoning framework that identifies three specific retail zones within the ,, _'' -. .�. „e Downtown, each with different retail characteristics and priorities, as follows: �" . - 4� s >t • Zone 1—should be positioned as a lifestyle zone, and encourage ,,., 'g' * astreet w activity generating uses and retail that fosters a vibrant atmosphere. Jam?.•- �La Retail focus should be on food and beverage, local products/retail businesses, convenience and entertainment and leisure. - a 9 • Zone 2—is intended for retail uses that support tourist retail needs,with Chestnut Avenue, - a focus on food and beverage, convenience and comparison shopping, ° - . -Tv culture and arts. _,� - ,. • Zone 3—is a less vibrant area intended for general retail needs that „ i ` s , I:si - "- - I w -'• serve the Yakima population,such as housewares, interiors,furniture, M Zone 1 M Zone 2 M Zone 3 lighting, electronics, DIY, grocery and other comparison goods. ACTION MONTHS TO COMPLETE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY 1) Set up a Retail Task Force - a a'L ,.. l < i 2) Draft retail related zoning and design guidelines 3 City Planning Department 3) Establish policies and criteria that provide a framework for retail incentives City Planning Department 4) Establish short-term and discounted leases for vacant or underutilized Ongoing once policies are City&Council municipal property to encourage retail growth in the Downtown. (City should in place lead by example and encourage private developers/landlords to do similar) 5) Develop a marketing strategy . 3 Cit 6) City officials attend retail conferences or trade shows such as the annual Ongoing City&Council Retail Convention (RECON) in Las Vegas 7) Identify potential sponsors/sponsorship opportunities for catalyst projects 6 City I (eg. expansion of Millennium Plaza park) 56 I IMPLEMENTATION 66 FINANCE Intent The revitalization of Downtown is a multi-year task, and success is enhanced by a multi-year commitment of funding and incentive programs. There are many financing tools which will be available to downtown Yakima to implement the projects identified in the Yakima Downtown Master Plan. The following are a list of possible federal, state, and local funding sources: FEDERAL Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) Federally-funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act(MAP-21) MAP-21 is Development, this grant program provides funding for housing, a milestone for the U.S.economy and the Nation's surface transportation infrastructure improvements,and economic development and must serve program. By transforming the policy and programmatic framework for the interests of low and moderate-income populations. investments to guide the system's growth and development, MAP-21 creates a streamlined and performance-based surface transportation New Market Tax Credit Program (NMTC) program and builds on many of the highway,transit, bike, and pedestrian This federal program is intended to attract private-sector investment programs and policies established in 1991. into qualifying low-income communities to help finance community development projects,stimulate economic opportunity,and create jobs. TIGER Grants The program offers federal tax credits for making private investments in The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery,or TIGER qualified Community Development Entities (CDEs). Discretionary Grant program, provides a unique opportunity for the U.S. Department of Transportation to invest in road, rail, transit and port Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits for Certified Historic Structures projects that promise to achieve critical national objectives. Congress This program gives tax credits in which a portion of the renovation dedicated$1.5 billion for TIGER I,$600 million for TIGER II,$526.944 million investment in an historic building is credited back against federal income for FY 2011 and $500 million for the FY 2012 round of TIGER Grants to taxes, in exchange for certain federal(Department of Interior)renovation fund projects that have a significant impact on the Nation, a region or a standards being followed. metropolitan area. Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and HOME Investment Economic Development Administration- U.S Department of Partnership Program Commerce (EDA) This federal tax credits program created in 1986 under Section 42 of the The EDA provides funds for technical assistance, planning and the IRS code encourages the development of affordable multifamily rental development of projects that result in the creation of new employment. housing. Technical assistance grants usually average about$25,000 and require a small cash match. Capital grants and revolving loan funds are available on a 50/50 matching basis and vary in size from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I !67 STATE AND LOCAL Special Districts for Business Improvement, Parking & Other Real Estate Excise Tax 1 (REET 1)14 Infrastructure RCW 82.46.010 authorizes cities and counties to levy a quarter percent Neighborhood residents and downtown property owners can elect to levy (0.25%)excise tax on the sale price of real estate.Cities and counties with special taxes on themselves for special activities and capital improvements a population of 5,000 or more that are planning under GMA may spend within an established special district. Business Improvement Districts, these funds only on capital projects listed in the capital facilities plan for example, can fund downtown revitalization activities, promotions, element of their comprehensive plans. and events. Parking Districts can assist development efforts in locating parking facilities in a manner consistent with good community design Real Estate Excise Tax 2 (REET 2)15 and respectful of the historic streetscape. Cities and Counties may Cities and counties that are required to or choose to plan under the also create special improvement districts to pay for projects with bond Growth Management Act may levy a second quarter percent (0.25%) repayment to be made by the adjoining landowners receiving the benefit excise tax on the sale price of real estate. In 2004, the Yakima City of the improvement. Council authorized the second quarter Real Estate Excise Tax. The City uses these funds for to purchase materials for crack filling and chip General Obligation Bonds sealing local access streets.The revenues have also been used for street The sale of general obligation bonds can be used to finance specific maintenance and repair purposes, as well as other projects listed on the public infrastructure and facilities improvements. A G.O bond sale, Capital Facilities Plan. subject to voter approval, can provide the financing initially required for major projects. Property Tax Property tax funds the day-to-day operations of the City's street and Road Improvement Districts traffic operations division. Programs may be mandated, provide for the RIDs can be used to finance a wide range of public improvements, such safety of the citizens, or are good stewardship programs that protect as upgrading substandard residential streets. RIDs involve the issuance of the $250 million investment that the public has made to the existing special assessment bonds with a pledge of repayment by the benefited transportation system. property owners or developers.The County can partially offset the cost of RIDs by contributing a staff person to help organize and promote the Local Option Fees and Taxes RIDs and by paying some of the preliminary engineering design work for Establishment of the Local Option Vehicle License Fee for general determining the types and cost of improvements needed.RIDs are typically transportation purposes could generate additional revenue to be used not a funding source for general transportation improvements. for targeted areas such as the focused public investment areas, safety projects, paving gravel roads,&alternative mode improvements.A local Gas Tax option fuel tax is another potential revenue source. A portion of gas tax receipts are allocated to cities and counties for street and road system maintenance and improvements. Congressional Direct Appropriations State appropriation bills may include funding for particular local or state transportation projects. 58 I IMPLEMENTATION 68 Downtown Development Incentives Fund Grants Philanthropic support can provide a significant one-time grants or funds Both Yakima County and the City ofYakima actively seeks grant funds for over a sufficiently long period of time to capitalize financing for private capital projects. In the past,funding sources have included Transportation investment through such means as: Improvement Board, Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Hazard • Revolving loan fund offering interest rate write downs Elimination, Freight Mobility, Congestion Management and Air Quality, • Matching funds for contributions to downtown projects Surface Transportation Program, County Road Administration Board (CRAB),Urban Arterial Trust Account(UATA),Transportation Improvement • Direct incentives for targeted retailers -would provide a Account (TIA), Bridge Replacement (BR), County Arterial Preservation "negotiation fund" for target retailers or categories Program (CARP), and Rural Arterial Program (RAP). Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Proportional Share Contributions The WSDOT distributes a variety of federal funds and provides state Private developers have contributed funds toward capital projects based matching funds requirements for a variety of auto, pedestrian, bicycle on a pro-rata share of new, site-generated traffic volumes as a share of and rail infrastructure projects. the total project cost and total future traffic toward projects contained Other Funding Types in the Six-Year Transportation Plan list. Rates are based on a formula Another method that may be available to Yakima for implementation that assesses a proportionate share of the total project cost relative to of projects is to structure a range of public and private incentives for the trip rate. downtown retail, business development, and affordable housing.These Miscellaneous Local Revenue "indirect funding" mechanisms might typically include: The City of Yakima receives local revenues from miscellaneous sources. • Granting bonus densities under the zoning code in exchange for These include mitigation payments and transfers of funds from other provision of a public amenity or benefit jurisdictions for reimbursable work. • Special permitting for uses such as sidewalk cafes to animate street life • Allowing sponsorships of public space programming to encourage pedestrian activity • Below-market-rate land sales or ground leases • Fast track approval processes for downtown housing development to lower developer costs while at the same time providing a benefit at little or no cost to the city • Below-market-rate public bond financing to reduce the cost of capitol for designated development projects • Property tax deferrals in exchange for provision of public amenities YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN I !69 70 Crandall Arambula PC vwwv.ca-city.com Revitalizing America's Cities 71 1 ) , li:' 7141 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STAT EM ENT Item No. 4. For Meeting of: March 14, 2023 ITEM TITLE: Status of Downtown Planning Efforts SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, Community Development Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The economic vitality of the Downtown area is one of the core Economic Development efforts for the City of Yakima. Over the last year, there has been discussion of a number of topics that relate to the Central Business District. ITEM BUDGETED: NA STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic Development APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D PP 3/10/2023 _3 ,. D 2023 Status of Downtown Plan tasks 3/8/2023 72 r 1 . ' . '1•.: 1,_. . lit . ' ..I.'.‘- :' (Dip C • I A 1 ' 1, •' • • • •, I s; I lL:!•1',11.1. ) ,v)i. V i LP i c a.,,, „„.. 1 ii ,L, „Ki,„ „ • i, ,li, . !._.i'i ill L.d, , -(1.-. .t,i . III , .• c ..., ,4 , 1112,..„.., r CO -.NO I ; CIO ,t..zi 1. 73 "114 - I 1 - ._. . :•ir,' , O. O. 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W: 87 17 City of Yakinci, Washington Downtown Master Plan Action Steps 2014 2023 Status Updatehe The Yakima Downtown Master Plan and Action Step Summary was accepted by Council on 11/19/2013. The Plan recommended several tasks, some of which have been implemented, some never started. This list provides the status to each of the tasks. 1. Initiate Plaza as the Game-Changer. The design firm of Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN) was hired to begin this process on 03/18/2013. The Council put the project to a public vote on November 6, 2018. ' vier e pduiIL vut:e, city LOUT ILUU vu<eu to Lei inmate me x _. project on 12/04/2018. No longer an active project for Downtown Plan. 2. Appoint Implementation Committee and Retail Task Force members. An Implementation Committee of 25 citizens, 3 Council members and staff was appointed and met regularly. Initial tasks of committee completed 2/5/2018. Committee reconvened 12/2/2019 to discuss Downtown Planning issues. The Committee Met 4 times before COVID. Not currently meeting. 3. Implement Retail Marketing Outreach effort. One of the principal strategies for attracting new retail investments involves participating in priority conferences and events, as well as downtown promotional material complete. City no longer attending ReCon. No City Economic Development staff since 2017. 4. Short and Long Term Parking Strategy and Study. The city hired Carl Walker Associates to prepare a study of public parking along with the Plaza design process. The Downtown Parking Action Plan was approved on 3/3/2015. Many of parking recommendations were implemented. Today, there are 1,250 parking spaces within two blocks of the Millennium Plaza compared to 750 spaces before project changes were made. Complet 5. Conduct a Market Feasibility Study for Public Market — . and Incubator Project. Council approved an agreement for an Incubator Feasibility Study in 2014 (R-2014-087). Council . voted to discontinue efforts to develop an incubator project on 1/16/2018. In 2023, during discussion a City Council study 4 _1 session on Economic Development, the values of an Incubator to the community were discussed. Originai project terminated. Potential for new re-airected effort. 88 18 6. Prepare Downtown Subarea Plan for Comprehensive Plan Amendment and develop SEPA Strategy. A Downtown Yakima Subarea Plan was included in the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2040, as well as a SEPA for the Plan. Complete 7. Design Standards/Guidelines. The development of a set of guidelines that provide a framework for maintaining and improving the urban character of downtown, without dictating or prescribing a specific style or theme. The guidelines would be the primary tool for design review process of all new projects or modifications and would address pedestrian emphasis, architecture, lighting and signage. The Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) developed a Design Committee in 2015 and began awarding Facade grants in 2015 which provided major facelifts to multiple buildings and grounds. Façade program implemented in 201r 8. Zoning/Regulatory Amendments. Clarify and strengthen essential permitted use types, site design and improvement standards in the Central Business District Not implemented lot a stated Council priority - --__ f 9. Yakima Avenue Boulevard Project. The goal for Yakima Avenue is to create a boulevard atmosphere that is more pedestrian friendly. TRAF,, The Modifications to Yakima Avenue are proposed to occur . over several phases. Phase 1 of Yakima Avenue improvements would include a green median area from • Front Street to Naches Avenue. This project needed a traffic plan to determine options for , physical changes necessary to modify Yakima Avenue and ;` ' r • ' the surrounding street network. Not implemented, no funding identified for traffic analysis 10.Street Standards for Downtown. A specific set of development standards for public improvements within V°°"° =. 77:.: the downtown area to ensure that all new or modifiedCan projects construct a unified and consistent frontage, w° ° r&way a g sidewalk and fixtures. Sc.ad Calcrato Accent Pave 'e \Iot implemented — Not a stated Council priority Rmawq LigR,m; _.. - IIIIIIIII 11.Chestnut Avenue/Retail Frontage improvements. Private investment was used to improve the frontage tr. 'in along Chestnut Avenue including EZ Tiger, The Orion, and the Tieton Hotel Apartments. Complete 89