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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-015 Multiple-Family Dwelling Definition; YMC Amendment 15.02AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2017-015 amending the definition of Dwelling, multiple -family within Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Ch.15.02 Definitions to permit new housing types such as tiny homes and efficiency units within the City of Yakima. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Yakima has considered an amendment to Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Ch.15.02 Definitions of the Yakima Municipal Code which would allow new housing types such as tiny homes and efficiency units within the City of Yakima as multiple -family housing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public meeting on the proposed amendments on February 22, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an open record public hearing on March 8, 2017, pursuant to notice and has received and considered all evidence and testimony presented; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, having conducted such public hearing, found, determined, and recommended that the City Council approve such amendment; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on April 18, 2017 pursuant to notice to consider such amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima, having considered the record herein and the recommendation from the Planning Commission, hereby finds and determines that approval of such amendment is in the best interests of residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the general health, safety and welfare; therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. The definition of "dwelling, multiple -family" located in Chapter 15.02 Definitions of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Dwelling, multiple -family" means a structure or structures, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other and containing three or more attached dwelling units on a lot. Multiple -family and detached single-family dwellings that are clustering around a common amenity such as open space, recreation facilities or common community building, and have a common driveway access on a single lot of record are also considered multiple -family development. Section 2. Adoption of Planning Commission Findings. The findings within the March 8, 2017, Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation, regarding this proposed text amendment is hereby adopted by the Yakima City Council as its findings in support thereof pursuant to YMC § 15.23.020, and are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein. Section 3. Validity. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority, and prior to the effective date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed. Section 5. Authorization to File. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this ordinance with the Yakima County Auditor. Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 18th day of April, 2017. ATTEST: Sonya Claar Tee, City CTerk Publication Date: April 21, 2017 Effective Date: May 21, 2017 ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT 1 Item No. 8. For Meeting of: April 18, 2017 Public hearing and ordinance to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation concerning text amendment to the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 15.02 related to the definition of Multiple -Family Dwelling Jeff Peters, Senior Planner (509) 575-6163 Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director SUMMARY EXPLANATION: On March 8, 2017, the City of Yakima Planning Commission held an open record public hearing to consider a text amendment to modify the definition of "dwelling, multiple -family" within the City's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance to allow alternate forms of housing such as tiny homes/efficiency units as multi -family residential development, which is clustered around a common open space or a community building within the City of Yakima. In accordance with YMC 16.10.080, on March 21, 2017, the City of Yakima Planning Commission forwarded its recommendation to the Yakima City Council regarding the proposed text amendment. Now therefore in accordance with YMC 16.10.090, the Yakima City Council is requested to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation on this matter during a public hearing. ITEM BUDGETED: NA STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pass ordinance. BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Yakima Planning Commission recommended approval on March 21, 2017. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date D Ordinance_Multi-Family Definition 4/512017 D Complete Record Multi -Family Definition 4/5/2017 2 Type Ordinance Backup Material 5 CITY PLANNING — "DWELLING, MULTIPLE FAMILY" DEFINITION TEXT AMENDMENT TXT#002-17 City Council Public Hearing April 18, 2017 EXHIBIT LIST Applicant: City of Yakima Planning Division File Number: TXT#002-17 Site Address: N/A - Citywide Staff Contact: Jeff Peters, Senior Planner Table of Contents CHAPTER AA Yakima Planning Commission's Findings of Fact & Recommendation to the City Council CHAPTER A Staff Report C • ' TER B Application CHAPTER C Public Notices CHAPTER D Proposed Ordinance CITY PLANNING — "DWELLING, MULTIPLE -FAMILY" DEFINITION TEXT AMENDMENT TXT#002-17 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER AA Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation Yakima Planning Commission's Recommenda armingCITY OF YAKIMA 7 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Division Joan Davenport, AICP, Director 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planninggyakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL FOR AMENDMENT TO YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE, DEFINITION OF DWELLING, MULTIPLE -FAMILY March 8, 2017 WHEREAS The City of Yakima last amended its Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance on December 6, 2016; and WHEREAS Proposals to amend the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, follow the City's established process in YMC § 15.23.020(B) and YMC Title 16; and WHEREAS Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(1) the City is required to take legislative action to review and revise its development regulations in accordance with the Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS Under the provisions of YMC 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission is responsible for the review of amendments to the City's Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, and for recommending the approval, modification, or denial of each amendment; and WHEREAS On February 22, 2017, the Yakima Planning Commission held a study session to review the proposed text amendment and held an open record public hearing on March 8, 2017; and WHEREAS At its March 8, 2017 public hearing, the Yakima Planning Commission heard the staff presentation regarding the proposed text amendment to YMC Title 15, took public testimony, and recommended approval of the proposed amendment and accompanying ordinance; and WHEREAS All required public notice for these amendments were provided in accordance with the provisions of YMC § 15.11.090, and YMC §§ 16.05.010 — 050; and WHEREAS This project was determined to be categorically exempt from review under the State Environmental Policy Act because it falls below the City of Yakima's flexible threshold for SEPA, DOC. INDEX } Yakima 8 as established in WAC 197-11-800 (19), as this text amendment will result in no substantive changes to use or modification of the environment; and WHEREAS The recommendation for this Text Amendment is based upon the criteria specified in YMC § 16.10.040; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission concluded its consideration of this amendment on March 8, 2017. Now therefore, the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings and recommendation to the Yakima City Council: Based upon a review of the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on March 8, 2017, the Planning Commission makes the following: PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The purpose of the proposed amendment is to modify the definition of "dwelling, multiple -family" within the City's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance to allow alternate forms of housing such as tiny homes/efficiency units as multi -family residential development, which is clustered around a common open space or a community building within the City of Yakima. Proposed Amendment: "Dwelling, multiple -family" means a structure or structures, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other and containing three or more attached dwelling units on a lot. Multiple -family and detached single-farnilv dwellings that are clustering around a common amenity such as open space, recreation facilities or common community building, and have a common driveway access on a single lot of record are also considered multiple -family development. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Planning Commission held a study session on the proposed text amendment on February 22, 2017. 2. The commission found that the amendment to YMC Title 15 will: a. Serve as the first step to allow tiny homes/efficiency units as a primary or secondary housing type within the City of Yakima; b. Allow the combination of single and multi -family dwellings to be considered as multi- family development; c. Provides for a broad distribution of housing in Yakima that meets the affordability and neighborhood design needs of the public; and d. Encourages diverse and affordable housing choices within the City of Yakima. 3. The proposed amendment is categorically exempt from review under the State Environmental Policy Act because it falls below the City of Yakima's flexible threshold for DOC. INDEX 11- 9 SEPA, as established in WAC 197-11-800 (19), as this text amendment results in no substantive changes to use or modification of the environment. 4. Public notice was provided in accordance with YMC § 16.05.050, with a Notice of Public Hearing and Legal Ad Publication in the Yakima Herald newspaper on February 8, 2017. 5. On March 8, 2017, the Yakima Planning Commission held its public hearing on the text amendment to YMC Titles 15 and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed amendment and accompanying ordinance to the Yakima City Council. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. The text amendments are minor in nature; 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by the approval of the amendment request; 3. The proposed text amendment is exempt from Environmental Review; 4. The requested text amendment is supported by the City of Yakima's Comprehensive Plan 2025 and draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan; 5. The amendment will serve as the first step to allow tiny homes/efficiency units as a primary or secondary housing type within the City of Yakima, and allow the combination of single and multi -family dwellings to be considered as multi -family development; 6. Provide for a broad distribution of housing in Yakima that meets the affordability and neighborhood design needs of the public; and 7. Encourages diverse and affordable housing choices within the City of Yakima. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of this text amendment to the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Title 15. Having made the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions, the Planning Commission hereby renders its RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL The Planning Commission of the City of Yakima, having received and considered all evidence and testimony presented at the public hearing, and having received and reviewed the record herein, hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Yakima APPROVE the zoning Text Amendment application (TXT #002-17), and forwards the proposed ordinance to the Yakima City Council. RECOMMENDED this 8th day of March 2017. By: Scott Clark, Chairman Yakima Planning Commission 10 CITY PLANNING — "DWELLING, MULTIPLE FAMILY" DEFINITION TEXT AMENDMENT TXT#002-17 EXHIBIT LIST Ck ,PTER A Staff Report CITY OF YAKIMA DEPAt(TMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOr MENT Planning Division Joan Davenport, AICP, Director 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning City of Yakima Planning Division's Recommendation Regarding a Zoning Amendment to the City's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance to Accommodate Alternate Forms of Housing. TO: City of Yakima Planning Commission FROM: Jeff Peters, Senior Planner SUBJECT: City of Yakima Dwelling, Multiple -Family Zoning Amendment FOR MEETING OF: March 8, 2017 11 ISSUE: Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) consideration and public hearing of an amendment to the City of Yakima's Municipal Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance to accommodate alternate forms of housing as multi -family development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City of Yakima Planning Division recommends that the YPC hold the required public hearing, take public input, revise the draft amendment as necessary, and forward the Planning Commission's recommendation to the Yakima City Council for further consideration. PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The purpose of the proposed amendment is to modify the definition of "dwelling, multiple -family" within the City's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance to allow alternate forms of housing such as tiny homes/efficiency units as multi -family residential development, which is clustered around a common open space or a community building within the City of Yakima. Proposed Amendment: "Dwelling, multiple -family" means a structure or structures, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other and containing three or more attached dwelling units on a lot. Multiple -family arid detached single-family dwellings that are clustering around a common amenity such as open space, recreation facilities or common community building, and have a common driveway access on a single lot of record are also considered multiple -family development. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT: The proposed amendment to the definition of "dwelling, multiple -family", although minor in regard to its impact on existing or proposed land uses, will serve as the first step to allow tiny homes/efficiency units as a primary or secondary housing type within the City of Yakima, as well as allowing the combination of single and multi -family dwellings to be considered as multi -family development. In addition, the amendment will also allow for pa. 1ND'x 40, Yakima 1994 12 increased density in residential zoning districts as emphasized and required by the State of Washington and is fully supported by the City's draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan. CITY OF YAKIMA 2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES, WHICH SUPPORT TINY HOMES/EFFICIENCY UNITS: Land Use Element: Goal 3.1: Provide for a broad distribution of housing in Yakima that meets the affordability and neighborhood design needs of the public. Policy 3.1.1.1: Development shall be at an overall density of 12 dwellings units per acre or more. Recommended zones: Two -Family Residential (R-2) and Multi -Family Residential (R-3), Professional Business District (B-1), and Central Business District (CBD). Policy 3.1.1.2: Permitted housing types include townhouses, condominium, multi -family and manufactured housing. Policy 3.1.2.2: Residential PD allows new development to provide a mixture of housing sizes and prices and to provide incentives for developers to include affordable units in higher cost developments Goal 5.1: Encourage diverse and affordable housing choices. Policy 5.1.3: Encourage affordable housing development. Policy 5.1.4: Encourage a range of affordable homeownership options. Policy 5.1.5: Encourage the provision of fair share housing opportunities to all economic segments and mixed uses for infill developments. Policy 5.1.7: Encourage good faith efforts that the City of Yakima and other local governments not impose regulations that may constitute barriers to affordable housing availability, and appropriate compatible residential densities. Policy 5.1.8: Support programs to improve existing housing stock. Goal 5.3: Adopt or revise the City's development standards to increase housing opportunities. Policy 5.3.1: Review of existing zoning regulations and consideration of innovative standards that will encourage construction of affordable housing and encourage the participation of neighborhood associations and the development community in this process. Policy 5.3.1: Facilitate small lot sizes, condominiums, clustering and other options that increase the supply of affordable homeownership options. Policy 5.3.3: Assist, when allowable, the conversion of accessory buildings into housing units as a means to increase the supply of affordable housing units and to help existing homeowners remain in their homes. Goal 5.4 Participate in efforts to maximize the land available for affordable housing in the community. CITY OF YAKIMA 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES, WHICH SUPPORT TINY HOMES/EFFICIENCY UNITS: Land Use Element: Goal 1.3 — Preserve and enhance the quality, character and function of Yakima's Residential Neighborhoods. DOC. INDEX Page I 2 13 Policy 1.3.1. — Provide for a wide variety of housing types within the city to meet the full range of housing needs for Yakima's evolving population. A. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). Allow for attached and detached ADU's in all residential districts provided size, design, and other provisions are included to promote compatibility with surrounding uses. D. Cottage Housing. Allow the development of cottage housing (a cluster of small homes around a common open space) in residential zones, provided special design provisions are included to ensure a pedestrian - oriented design, inclusion of common open space, and strict cottage size limitations. F. Townhouses. Encourage the development of townhouses in the R-2 and R-3 zones and commercial/mixed-use zones as an efficient form of housing. Allow for attached and detached townhouses in all residential districts provided size, design, and other provisions are included to promote compatibility with surrounding uses. Additional considerations may include: Design standards should emphasize pedestrian -oriented design, facade articulation, and usable open space. Policy 1.3.7. — Explore the development of zoning incentives to help meet the housing diversity and affordability goals. Examples could include residential density bonuses, variations in allowed housing type, or flexibility in regulations, if a proposal meets community goals for affordable, senior, size -limited or other types of innovative housing. If not permitted outright or through discretionary review processes, consider providing these incentives through pilot programs or other innovative measures. Housing Element: Goal 5.1 — Encourage diverse and affordable housing choices. Policy 5.1.4. — Facilitate small lot sizes, condominiums, clustering and other options that increase the supply of affordable homeownership options and the diversity of housing that meet the needs of aging, young professional, and small and large households. Policy 5.1.8. — Encourage and incentivize affordable housing development. Policy 5.4.8. — Promote safe, energy efficient, and healthy housing attainable to very low-, low-, and moderate -income households. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (SEPA) This project is categorically exempt from review under the State Environmental Policy Act because it falls below the City of Yakima's flexible threshold for SEPA, as established in WAC 197-11-800 (19), as this text amendment results in no substantive changes to use or modification of the environment. PUBLIC NOTICE Date Accomplished Notice of Public Hearing Legal Ad Publication February 8, 2017 February 8, 2017 DOC. INDEX # '-1 Page 1 3 14 CONCLUSIONS 1. The amendment to YMC Title 15 is minor in nature, but will serve as the first step to allow tiny homes/efficiency units as a primary or secondary housing type within the City of Yakima, and allow the combination of single and multi -family dwellings to be considered as multi -family development. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by the approval of this amendment request as the change results in no substantive changes to use or the environment. 3. The requested text amendment to the City of Yakima's Zoning is supported by the City's Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2025 and draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 4. The amendment will serve as the first step to allow tiny homes/efficiency units as a primary or secondary housing type within the City of Yakima, and allow the combination of single and multi -family dwellings to be considered as multi -family development; 5. Provide for a broad distribution of housing in Yakima that meets the affordability and neighborhood design needs of the public; and 6. Encourages diverse and affordable housing choices within the City of Yakima. RECOMMENDATIONS The Department of Community Development recommends APPROVAL of this text amendment request. SUGGESTED MOTIONS: Approval: Based on the testimony and evidence presented during this afternoon's public hearing, I move that the Planning Commission adopt the findings of fact and order that the draft ordinance dated March 8, 2017, be forwarded to the Yakima City Council with a recommendation for approval. Approval with modifications: Based on the testimony and evidence presented during this afternoon's public hearing, I move that the City of Yakima Planning staff modify the findings of fact and draft ordinance dated March 8, 2017, to include the changes noted in the minutes of this afternoon's public hearing, and with these changes move that the Planning Commission approve the modified findings and ordinance, and order that the modified draft ordinance be forwarded to the Yakima City Council with a recommendation for approval. DOC. INDEX Page 4 15 Denial: Based on the testimony and evidence presented during this afternoon's public hearing, I move that the Planning Commission reject the findings of fact and order that the findings be modified to include the following reasons for denial, and order that the draft ordinances dated March 8, 2017, be forwarded to the Yakima City Council with a recommendation for denial. Page 1 5 4- CITY PLANNING — "DWELLING, MULTIPLE -FAMILY" DEFINITION TEXT AMENDMENT TXT#002-17 B-1 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER B Applications Land Use Application for Text Amendment 16 02/06/2017 B-2 Memo from the Planning Division to the Yakima Planning Commission 02/07/2017 17 03rrrramdm To: City of Yakima Planning Commission & Council Liaison From: Joan Davenport, Planning Mana& Jeff PetersSupervising Planner Date: 2/7/2017 Re: Consideration of Amendments to the Definition of Multi -Family Residential Over the past three to four years,there has been a growing movement throughout the State af Washington to allow alternate forms of housing such as tiny homes/efficiency units. As a result, some communities have permitted tiny homes/efficiency units in both their Single and Multi -Family zoning districts, both permitting them as single-family homes on individual lots of record, or as multi -family dwelling units that are clustered around a common open space or a community building. As the City of Yakima is presently in the process of updating its Comprehensive PIan, it has come to the Planning Ivision's attention that the City's current definition of Multi -Family Residential development ("Dwelling, multiple -family" means a structure or structures, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other and containing three or more attached dwelhng units on a lot.) has not kept pace with the changing trends in housing choices, and at present would not allow tiny homes/efficiency units as multi- family development. The main issue is that multi -family dwellings have to be attached units under the City's current definition. As the State of Washington has emphasized and required that cities allow for accessory dwelling units, increased density in residential zoning districts, and because the City's draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan supports these new forms of housing, the Planning Division requests that the City Planning Commission consider the following zoning amendments, which would allow this new form of housing. City of Yakima 2040 Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies, which Support Tiny Homes/Efficiency Units: Land Use Element: Goal 1.3 — Preserve and enhan� the quality, character and function of Yakima's Residential Neighborhoods. Policy 1.3.1. — Provide for a wide variety of housing types within the city to meet the full range of housing needs for Yakima's evolving population. INDEX ~ ~ � 18 February 7, 2017 A. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). Allow for attached and detached ADU's in all residential distrids providedaize.dedgn.andother provisions are included to promote compatibility with surrounding uses. D. Cottage Housing. Allow the deveof cottage housing (a cluster of small homes around a common open space) in residential zones, provided special design provisions are induded to ensure a pedestrian -oriented design, inclusion of common open space, and strict cottage size limitations. F. Townhouses. Encourage the development of townhouses in the R-2 and R-3 zones and commerciaVmixed-use zones as an efficient form of housing. AIIow for attached and detached townhouses in all residential districts provided size, design, and other provisions are included to promote compatibiIy with surrounding uses. Additional considerations may include: Design standards should emphasize pedestrian -oriented design, fa9ade articulation, and usable open space. Policy 1.3.7. — Explore the development of zoning incentives to help meet the housing diversity and affordability goals. Examples could indude residential den* bonuses, variations in allowed housing type, or flexibility in regulations, if a proposal meets community goals for affordable, senior, size -limited or other types of innovative housing. If not permitted outright or through discretionary review prooesoes, consider providing these incentives through pHot programs or other innovative measures. Housing Element: Goal 5.1 — Encourage diverse and affordable housing choices. Policy 5.1.4. — Facilitate small lot sizescondominiums, clustering and other options that increase the supply of affordable homeownership options and the diversity of housing that meet the needs of aging, young professional, and small and Iarge households. Policy 5.1.8. — Encourage and incentivize affordable housing development. Policy 5.4.8. — Promote safe, energy efficient, and healthy housing attainable to very low-, low-, and moderate -income households. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Options, which Support Tiny Homes/Efficiency Units: 1. Modify the definition of dwelling, multiple -family to eliminate the word "attached". 2 INDEX 19 February 7, 2017 This option is the Ieast complex, but wouki open the MuItFamiIy zoning district toallow amixture ofsingle-family homes, duplexes, and other multi- family dvvm||in0a on a single lot of record, and as a result, may also require the definitions of dwelling, single-family detached and dwelling, two-family to be modified accordingly. 2. Modify the definition Ofdwelling, Doultiik/aahdkows:"DvveU|nQ. multiple -family" means a structure or structures, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by three or more families living independently Ofeach other and containing three or more attached dwelling units on a lot. Multiple -family and detached single-family d flings that are clustering around a common amenity such as open space, recreation facilities or common community building, and have a common driveway access on a single lot of record is also considered multiple -family development This option would allcw tiny hounits, but would require a more refined site plan wilh shared amenities and access. Staff Recommendation: The City Planning Division recommends option #2 as this amendment will: 1) AIIow tiny homes/efficiency units as multi -family development in the Two Family Residential zoning district as a Type (2) or (3) Review dependent upon the density of the development; 2) Allow the use as a Type (1) Review in the Multi -Family zoning district; 3) Prohibitthe use in the Suburban Residential and Single-Familyzoning districts; 4) Ensure that multi -family developments composed of this alternative housing type contain the required amenities to ensure that they are operated similar to that of an apartment complex, and not as indeperdent single-family homes; and 5) Minimize amendments to other definitions within the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. 3 Iv z # YN, nnin LAND USE APPLICATION CITY OF YAKIMA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMiNITY DEVELOPMENT 129 NORTH SECOND STREET, 2ND FLOOR, YAKIMA, WA 98901 VOICE: (509) 575-6183 FAX: (509) 575-6105 20 STRUCTIONS -'PLEASE READ FIRST Please type or print your answers clear Y. Answer all questions completely. If you have any questions about this form or the application process, please ask a Planner. Remember to bring all necessary attachments and the required filing fee when the application is submitted. The Planning Division cannot accept an application unless it is complete and the filing fee paid. Filing fees are not refundable. This application consists of four parts. PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION AND PART IV — CERTIFICATION are on this page. PART II and III contain additional information specific to your proposal and MUST be attached to this page tocomplete the application. PART I — GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Applicant's Information: 2. Applicant's Interest in Property: . Property Owner's nformation (If other han Applicant): Name: City of Yakima Planning D vision c/o Jeff Peters ailing Address: 29 N 2nd St City: -Mail: Check One: Name: Purchaser 0 Othe Mailing Address: City: E - St: hone: 4. Subject Property's Assessor's Parcel Number(s): NIA 5. Legal Description Property. (if lengthy, pleas A attach it on a separate documen 6. Property Address: N/A (Citywide) 7. Property's Existing Zoning: ❑ sit R-1 ❑ R-2 ❑ R-3 ❑ B-1 0 B-2 ❑ HB 0 SCC ❑ i.CC ❑ CRD 0 GC 0 AS 0 RD 0 M-1 0 M-2 8. Type Of Application: (Check All ❑ Administrative Adjustment • Type (1) Review ❑ Type (2) Review • Type (3) Review O Preliminary Short Plat • Final Short Plat ❑ Short Plat Amendment • Preliminary Long Plat O Final Long flat O Plat Alteration —Long Plat That Apply) O Environmental Checklist (SEPA Review) O Right -of -Way Vacation ❑ Transportation Concurrency O Non -Conforming Use/Stntcture ❑ Appeal to HE / City Council O Interpretation by Hearing Examiner O Modification O Home Occupation ❑ Comprehensive Plan Text or Map Amendment ❑ Short Plat Exemption: Easement Release Rezone Shoreline Critical Areas Review Variance Temporary Use Pennit Overlay District Binding Site Plan Planned Development Other: Text Amendment PART II - SUPPLEMENTAL APP [CATION,, PART IIIIPI ATTACki#PN'1$ & PART V — NARRATIVE 9. SEE ATTACHED SHEETS P T V — CERTIFICATION 0. I certify that the information on this application and the required attachments are true and corrcc o the best of my knowledge. Date Date E/APPLIATION(S DATE FEE P Revised 08/2015 CEI' A CE T NO Page13 CITY PLANNING — "DWELLING, MULTIPLE -FAMILY" DEFINITION TEXT AMENDMENT TXT#002-17 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER C Notices C-1 Notice of Application & YPC Public Hearing C -la: Legal Notice C -lb: Press Release and Distribution E- mail C -lc: Parties and Agencies Notified C-ld: Affidavit of Mailing,,,, 21 C-2 YPC Agenda and Packet Distribution List 11/02/2016 C-3 YPC Agenda & Sign -In Sheet 11/09/2016 C-4 Notice of YPC Recommendation to City Council (See DOC INDEX#AA-1 for YPC Recommendation) C -4a: Parties and Agencies Notified C -4b: __ Affidavit of Mailing 03/21/2017 C-5 Letter of Transmittal to City Clerk: City Council Hearing (Email Distribution List) 04/05/2017 22 CITY OF YAKIMA, PLANNING DIVISION LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL I, Lisa Maxey, as an employee of the City of Yakima, Planning Division, have transmitted to: Sonya Claar-Tee, City Clerk, by hand delivery, the following documents: 1. Email addresses for CITY PLANNING - "D LLING, MULTIPLE - FAMILY" DEFINITION TEXT AMENDMENT (TXT#002-17) including all email addresses for parties of record. Signed this 5th day of April, 2017. Lisa Maxey Planning Specialist Received By: Date: DOC. INDEX Email Addresses for City Council Public Hearing City Planning — "Dwelling, Multiple Family" Definition Text Amendment TXT#002-17 Steve Menard stevo@rnbivakira.cr loom 23 24 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF WASHINGTON CITY OF YAKIMA RE: TXT#002-17 Ci Plannin • - "Dwellin Cityvvide (N/A) • • Mul i e-Famil "Definition Text Amendment I, Lisa Maxey, as an employee of the City of Yakima Planning Division, have dispatched through the United States Mails, a Notice of Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation. A true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said notice was addressed to parties of record, and that said notices were mailed by me on the 21st day of March, 2017. That I mailed said notices in the manner herein set forth and that all of the statements made herein are just and true. Lisa Maxey Planning Specialist Parties of Record — City Planning — Dwelling, Multiple -Family Definition i'ext Amendment — TXf#002-17 Steve Menard sieve mb akima.com In -House Distribution E-mail List Name Division E-mail Address Carolyn Belles Code Administration Carolyn,Belles akimawa. ioy Glenn Denman Code Administration GlennDentnati akiniawa,gov Joe Caruso Code Administration Joe.Cariiso vyynkirnawa.gov Suzanne DeBusschere Code Administration Suzanne.1Behuschere a yakimawagov Dan Riddle Engineering DatiiRiddleavakitriawa.goy Mike Shane Engineering Mike.Sharie galcitnawa.gov Mark Soptich Fire Dept Mark.So tick yakimawaigov Jeff Cutter Legal Dept Jeff,Cutterkilyakimawa.goy Sara Watkins Legal Dept Sara= Watkins r akitriawa.lov Archie Matthews ONDS Archie.Matthews »= ima ov Joan Davenport Planning Joan„Davenpolit@yakitriawa.gov Chief Rizzi Police Department DominiDoiiinicR11n akirriawn,...0g Scott Schafer Public Works Dept ScowSchafer@yakirnawsgov Loretta Zammarchi Refuse Division Loretta.ZatrirnarchiLyrk akitnawa.gov Randy Layman Refuse Division Randy.Layman@yakimawa.gov Naeem Kara Transit Division Naeerri.Karailikyakimawaigov James Dean Utilities James Dean yakitriawagov Dana Kallevig Wastewater Dana.Kallevi akimawgiov Randy Meloy Wastewater KandyNelovgyakimawa. ov For the Record/File Binder Copy Revised 01/2017 Type of Notice: File Number: Date of Mailing: \c+c,.... o,r/in / 3i.cr,)9.-1 7 26 Maxey, Lisa From: Maxey, Lisa Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 10:48 AM To: Belles, Carolyn; Brown, David; Caruso, Joe; Cutter, Jeff; Davenport, Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschere, Suzanne; Denman, Glenn; Desgrosellier, Bob; lbarra, Rosalinda; Kallevig, Dana; Kara, Naeem; Layman, Randy; Matthews, Archie; Maxey, Lisa; Meloy, Randy; Riddle, Dan; Rizzi, Dominic; Schafer, Scott; Shane, Mike; Soptich, Mark; VVatkins, Sara; Zammarchi, Loretta Cc: Peters, Jeff Subject: Notice of YPC Recommendation to City Council City Planning ^DweUing'Mu|tip|e' Fami|y^DefinitionTextAmendment TXT#002-17 Attachments: NOTICE OF YPC RECOMMENDATION City Planning Multi -Family Definition T....pdf Attached is a Notice of the Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation to City Council regarding the above -entitled project. If you have any questions about this proposalrJ ase contact assigned planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575-6163 or email to: jeff.peler akimawa.gov. Thank you! Lisa Maxey Planning Specialist 1 City of Yakima Planning Division Planning Divison - P: (509) 575-6183 1 F: (509) 575-6105 Direct Line: (509) 576-6669 - Lisa.MaxevAyakima a„gov 129 N 2^d Street, Yakima, WA 98901 Aril MN 0���W��� �w���m�� [_L\ it rt CITY OF YAKIMA r arming DEPAITMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELUrMENT Planning Division Joan Davenport, AICP, Director 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning NOTIFICATION OF THE YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL March 21, 2017 27 On March 8, 2017, the City of Yakima Planning Commission rendered their written recommendation regarding the City Planning — "Dwelling, Multiple -Family" Definition Text Amendment (TXT#002-17). The application was reviewed at an open record public hearing held on March 8, 2017. A copy of the Planning Commission's Findings and Recommendation is enclosed. The Planning Commission's Recommendation will be considered by the Yakima City Council in a public hearing to be scheduled. The City Clerk will notify you of the date, time and place of the public hearing. For further information or assistance you may contact Senior Planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575-6163 or email to: *eff. eters akimawa.gov. Jeff Peters Senior Planner Date of Mailing: March 21, 2017 Enclosures: Planning Commission's Recommendation Yakima 2015 1994 a a a aaa a a sAN. CITY OF YAKIMA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Division Joan Davenport, AICP, Director 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning City of Yakima Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday March 8, 2017 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. YPC Members: Chairman Scott Clark, Vice -Chair Patricia Byers, Al Rose, Bill Cook, Peter Marinace, Gavin Keefe, Tom Trepanier Council Liaison: Avina Gutierrez 28 City Planning Staff: Joan Davenport (Community Development Director/Planning Manager); Jeff Peters (Senior Planner); Joseph Calhoun (Senior Planner); Eric Crowell (Assistant Planner); Rosalinda Ibarra (Administrative Assistant); and Lisa Maxey (Planning Specialist) Agenda I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Staff Announcements IV. Audience Participation V. Public Hearing - "Dwelling, Multiple -Family" Definition Text Amendment Applicant: City of Yakima Planning Division File Numbers: TXT#002-17 Site Address: Citywide Request: Proposed minor amendment to the City of Yakima's Municipal Code Title 15 definition of "dwelling, multiple -family" to allow multi -family and detached single-family dwellings that are clustered around a common amenity such as open space, recreational facilities or common community building that have a common driveway access on a single lot of record to be considered as multiple -family development. VI. Study Session on the Preliminary Plat of "Apple Tree Development - Phase 4" Located in the Vicinity of Occidental Rd & S 86th Ave (PLP#002-13) VII. Final Review of Sign Code Amendments (YMC Ch. 15.08) and Planning Commission Findings (TXT#001-17 & SEPA#002-17) VIII. Other Business IX. Adjourn Next Meeting: March 22, 2017 Yakima ,1111, 2015 1994 0/ a SIAN. 11. CITY OF 4AK1MA arming 4414141Wil#44411444114142111T SIGN IN SHEET City of Yakima Planning Commission City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday March 8,2017 Beginning at 3:00 p.m. Public Hearing *PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY* 04 *AV% Par Page 1 03/08/204'. Meeting INDEX YPC PACKET: Al Rose Siterfx40@bminet aar7040@gmaiLcom Scott Clark sciark@stelzerclarkkom Tom Trepanier tornt@windermerekorn YPC Staff Report & Packet Distribution List — City Planning — "Dwelling, Multiple -Family" Definition Text Amendment— TXT#002-17 Patricia Byers Bill Cook Patbyers9O7kkmsntcorn Cook.w@charter.net Gavin Keefe gavirt e k ei cam 30 Peter Marinace peterandsuranae86@arnakcom DOC. INDEX # -02- 31 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF WASHINGTON CITY OF YAKIMA RE: TXT#002-17 City Planning - "Dwelling, Multiple -Family" Definition Citywide I, Lisa Maxey, as an employee of the Yakima City Planning Division, have dispatched through the United States Mails, a Notice of Application and Public Hearing. A true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said notice was addressed to interested parties, and that said notices were mailed by me on the 8th day of February, 2017. That I mailed said notices in the manner herein set forth and that all of the statements made herein are just and true. Lisa Maxey Planning Specialist 32 In -House Distribution E-mail List Name Division E-mail Address Carolyn Belles Code Administration Carolyrt Billies .kim .gpv Glenn Denman Joe Caruso Code Administration Suzanne DeBusschere Dan Riddle Mike Shane Mark Soptich Jeff Cutter Code Administration Engineering Engineering Fire Dept Glenn.De Joe.Caruso@ ,yakirnawa.gov a.gov Suza e,DebussetiereQyakixtlawa.gt)v DaraRiddleyakitnawagov Mike,Shane is v i awa..gov_ Legal Dept Sara Watkins Archie Matthews Legal Dept ONDS rk.otic y$ awagov f.Cutter@vakimawa goy� Sara.Watkins �va awagov. Archiaatthews tawa.gv Joan Davenport Chief Rizzi Scott Schafer Planning Loretta Zammarchi Police Department Public Works Dept oanDavenport,,vakJ DQ i .ic, .r it yakkim wa go Refuse Division nxawa.gov alatn aw&gov Randy Layman Naeem Kara Refuse Division Transit Division Randy.Layman NaeemNaeem.Kara@yimawa.gov James Dean Utilities os.Dean@Yt awa gov Dana Kallevig astewater DanaJkallevig awatgv Randy Meloy astewater Randy.Meloy amov< For the Record/Fil Binder Copy Revised 01/2017 Type of Notice: File Number(s): Date of Mailing: 33 Maxey Lisa From: Maxey, Lisa Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 9:12 AM To: Belies, Carolyn; Brown, David; Caruso, Joe; Cutter, Jeff; Davenport, Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschere, Suzanne; Denman, Glenn; Desgrosellier, Bob; lbarra, Rosalinda; Kallevig, Dana; Kara, Naeem; Layman, Randy; Matthews, Archie; Maxey, Lisa; Meloy, Randy; Riddle, Dan; Rizzi, Dominic; Schafer, Scott; Shane, Mike; Soptich, Mark; Watkins, Sara; Zammarchi, Loretta; Brown, Michael; Crockett, Ken; Daily Sun News John Fannin; Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; KAPP TV NewsKBBO-KRSE Radio manager; KCJT TV News; KDNA Radio; KEPR TV News; KIMA TV News; KIT/KATS/DMVW/KFFM Lance Tormey; KNDO TV News; KUNS-TV Univision; KVEW TV News; Lozano, Bonnie; NWCN News; NWPR Anna King; Randy Luvaas Yakima Business Times; Reed C. Pell; Tu Decides Albert Torres; Yakima Herald Republic Craig Troianello; Yakima Herald Republic Mai Hoang; Yakima Herald Republic Mark Morey; Yakima Herald Republic Newspaper; Yakima VaIIey Business Times; Yakima VaIIey Business Times George Finch; YPAC Randy Beehler; Al Rose; Alfred A. Rose (silvrfx40@bmi.net); Gavin Keefe; Gutierrez, Avina; Patricia Byers; Peter Marinace; Peters, Jeff; Scott Clark; Tom Trepanier; William Cook (cook.w@charter.net) Cc: Peters, Jeff Subject: Notice of Application & Public Hearing City Planning - "Dwelling, Multiple -Family" Definition Text Amendment TXT#002-17 Attachments: NOTICE OF APPLICATION & PUBLIC HEARING - City Planning_ Dwelling, Multip....pdf Attached is a Notice of Application and Public Hei regarding the ject. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact assigned planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575- 6163 or email to: Thank you! Lisa Maxey Planning Specialist 1 City of Yakima Planning Division Planning Divison - P: (509) 575-6183 1 F: (509) 575-6105 Direct Line: (509) 576-6669 - Lisa.MaxeyAvakirnawLgov 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 FR a Of' Tat kW anntrig 1 A daily part of your II Ad Proof yakima-herald.com This is the proof of your ad scheduled to run on the dates indicated below. Please proof read notice carefully to check spelling and run dates, if you need to make changes Date: 02/06/17 Account #: 110358 Company Name: CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING Contact: ROSALINDA IBARRA,AP Address: 129 N 2ND STREET YAKIMA, WA 98901-2720 Telephone: (509) 575-6164 Fax: Account Rep: Phone # Email: Simon Sizer (509) 577-7740 ssizer@yakimaherald.com Ad ID: 711132 Start: 02/08/17 Stop: 02/08/17 Total Cost: $167.90 Lines: 92.0 # of Inserts: 1 Ad Class: 6021 Run Dates: Yakima Herald -Republic 02/08/17 DOC. INDEX C 34 35 CITY OF YAKIMA NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE: February 8, 2017: TO: Interested Parties: FROM: Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director: SUB- JECT: Notice of Application and Public Hearing: NOTICE OF APPLICATION: Project Location: Citywide: Project Applicant: City of Yakima, Planning Division: File Numbers: TXT#002-17: Date of Application: February 6, 2017: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Yakima Planning Division is propos- ing a minor amendment to the City of Yakima's Municipal Code Title 15 definition of "dwelling, multiple -family" to allow multi- family and detached single-family dwellings that are clustered around a common amenity such as open space, recreational facilities or common community building that have a common driveway access on a single lot of record to be considered as multiple -family development. REQUEST FOR WRITTEN COM- MENTS: The public is encouraged to review and comment on the proposed application. Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing scheduled for March 8, 2017 or at the public hearing. Please send written comments to: Joan Daven- port, AICP, Community Development Director; City of Yakima, Department of Community Development; 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington 98901, or by email to ask.planning@vaki awa.gov: NOTICE OF DECISION: Deci- sions and future notices will be sent to anyone who submits com- ments on this application or request additional notice. The file containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington. If you have any question on this proposal, please call Jeff Peters, Senior Planner at (509) 575-6163 or e-mail to: jeff.peters@yakimawa.gov: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: This application will require two public hear- ings; one before the City of Yakima Planning Commission to be followed by a public hearing before the Yakima City Council. The public hearing before the City of Yakima Planning Commission has been scheduled for Wednesday March 8, 2017, beginning at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Any person desiring to express their views on this matter is invited to attend the public hearing or to submit their written comments to: City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901. A separate public notice will be provided for the public hearing before the Yakima City Council. (711132) February 8, 2017 Courtesy of Yakima Herald -Republic P00 NDEX Public Le al Notices Public Le • al Notices CITY OF YAKIMA NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE: February 8, 2017: TO: Interested Parties: FROM: Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director: SUB- JECT: Notice of Application and Public Hearing: NOTICE OF APPLICATION: Project Location: Citywide: Project Applicant: City of Yakima, Planning Division: File Numbers: TXT#002-17: Date of Application: February 6, 2017: PROJECT DESCRIPTION:. The City of Yakima Planning DivIsion Is propos- ing a minor amendment to the City of Yakima's Municipal Code Title 15 definition of "dwelling, multiple -family" to allow multi- family and detached single-family dwellings that are clustered around a common amenity such as open space, recreational facilities or common community building that have a common driveway access on a single lot of record to be considered as multiple -family development. REQUEST FORWRITTEN COM- MENTS: The public is encouraged to review and comment on the proposed application. Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing scheduled for March 8, 2017 or at the public hearing. Please send written comments to; Joan Daven- port, AICP, Community Development Director; City of Yakima, Department.of Community Development; 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington 98901, or by email to ask,planningOyakimawa.gov: NOTICE OF DECISION ;. Deci- sions and future notices will be sent to anyone who submits com- ments on this application or request additional notice. The file containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington. If you have any question on this proposal, please call Jeff Peters, Senior Planner at (509) 575-6163 or e-mail to: Jeff.peters@yakimawa.gov: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: This application will require two public hear- ings; one before the City of Yakima Planning Commission to be followed by a public hearing before the Yakima City Council. The public hearing before the City of Yakima Planning Commission has been scheduled for Wednesday March 8, 2017, beginning at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Any person desiring to express their views on this matter is invited to attend the public hearing or to submit their written comments to: City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901. A separate public notice will be provided for the public hearing before the Yakima City Council. (711132) February 8, 2017 DOC. NDEX 36 37 CITY OF YA IMA r arming DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Division Joan Davenport, AICP, Director 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning CITY OF YAKIMA NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE: February 8, 2017 TO: Interested Parties FROM: Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Notice of Application and Public Hearing NOTICE OF APPLICATION Project Location: Citywide Project Applicant: City of Yakima, Planning Division File Numbers: TXT#002-17 Date of Application: February 6, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Yakima Planning Division is proposing a minor amendment to the City of Yakima's Municipal Code Title 15 definition of "dwelling, multiple -family" to allow multi -family and detached single-family dwellings that are clustered around a common amenity such as open space, recreational facilities or common community building that have a common driveway access on a single lot of record to be considered as multiple -family development. REQUEST FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS The public is encouraged to review and comment on the proposed application. Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing scheduled for March 8, 2017 or at the public hearing. Please send written comments to: Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director; City of Yakima, Department of Community Development; 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington 98901, or by email to ask.planninciAvakimawa,gov. NOTICE OF DECISION Decisions and future notices will be sent to anyone who submits comments on this application or request additional notice. The file containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington. If you have any question on this proposal, please call Jeff Peters, Senior Planner at (509) 575-6163 or e-mail to: ieff.peters@vakimawa.gov. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING This application will require two public hearings; one before the City of Yakima Planning Commission to be followed by a public hearing before the Yakima City Council. The public hearing before the City of Yakima Planning Commission has been scheduled for Wednesday March 8, 2017, beginning at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Any person desiring to express their views on this matter is invited to attend the public hearing or to submit their written comments to: City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901. A separate public notice will be provided for the public hearing before the Yakima City Council. DOC. INDEX C Yakima 2015 1994 38 CITY PLANNING — "DWELLING, MULTIPLE -FAMILY" DEFINITION TEXT AMENDMENT TXT#002-17 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER D Proposed Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 2017 - 39 AN ORDINANCE amending the definition of Dwelling, multiple -family within Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Ch.15.02 Definitions to permit new housing types such as tiny homes and efficiency units within the City of Yakima. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Yakima has considered an amendment to Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Ch.15.02 Definitions of the Yakima Municipal Code which would allow new housing types such as tiny homes and efficiency units within the City of Yakima as multiple -family housing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public meeting on the proposed amendments on February 22, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an open record public hearing on March 8, 2017, pursuant to notice and has received and considered all evidence and testimony presented; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, having conducted such public hearing, found, determined, and recommended that the City Council approve such amendment; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a closed record hearing on April _, 2017 pursuant to notice to consider such amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima, having considered the record herein and the recommendation from the Planning Commission, hereby finds and determines that approval of such amendment is in the best interests of residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the general health, safety and welfare; therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. The definition of "dwelling, multiple -family" located in Chapter 15.02 Definitions of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Dwelling, multiple -family" means a structure or structures, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other and containing three or more attached dwelling units on a lot. Multiple -family and detached single-family dwellings that are clustering around a common amenity such as open space. recreation facilities or common community building, and have a common driveway access on a single lot of record are also considered multiple -family development Section 2. Adoption of Planning Commission Findings., The findings within the March 8, 2017, Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation, regarding this proposed text amendment is hereby adopted by the Yakima City Council as its findings in support thereof pursuant to YMC § 15.23.020, and are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein. INDEX 40 Section 3. Validity. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority, and prior to the effective date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed. Section 5. Authorization to File. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this ordinance with the Yakima County Auditor. Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. 2017. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this day of ATTEST: Kathy Coffey, Mayor Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: DCC. INDEX