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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-2026 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes May 27, 2026 Call to Order Chair Place called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: Chan` Mary Place, Vice -Chair Charles Hitchcock, Jeff"Baker, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Anne Knapp, Colleda Monick, Philip Ostriem, Kevin Rangel, Shelley White YPC Members Absent: None Staff Present: Trevor Martin; Planning Manager, Eva Rivera; Planning Technician City Council Liaison: Felisa Gonzalez Staff Announcements — Commissioner Frieda Stephens has resigned. There will be 5 positions open on the Commission, Council appointment committee will meet on June 4. A royal of Minutes from A ril 8 +� 22 2026- Commissioner Monick moved to approve the meeting minutes from April 8, 2026, Commissioner Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner White moved, and Commissioner Knapp seconded, to amend the April 22, 2026, meeting minutes under Other Business to state that the handout provided was from the Barge —Chestnut neighbors. The motion carried unanimously.. Commissioner Ostriem moved to approve April 22, 2026, minutes as amended. Commissioner White seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Public Com ent Jose Ulloa provided public comment. Tony Courcy provided public comment. Srini M. provided comment about CPA#002-25. Commissioner Baker made a motion to reconsider CPA#002-25 with proper notice. Commissioner Rangel seconded. Roll Call Vote: White — No Rangel — No Monick — No Hughes -Mickel Abstain Baker — Yes Knapp —No Place — Abstain Motion failed. Corn Plan Ll date: Trans ortation Element Technical Anal sis — Phil Matoon `from the Bike Ped Corr rnittee provided comrner t. Ona from BEI, along with Paul Sharman and Patrick Lynch from Transpo Group joined virtually and went over a PowerPoint presentation on the Transportation Element. The Cornrnision discussed the updates and provided feedback. 05/27/2026 YPC Minutes Aril Building Report — Trevor provided a brief overview of the building report and highlighted some new business. Other Business — The 1-502 related item will be coming to the Commission in August. The moratorium will also be coming to the Commission in late summer. Commissioner White suggested preparing a response to the questions in the handout provided by the Barge - Chestnut homeowners. • Thank you to Frieda Stephens for her years of service on the Commission. • Pending vacancies on the Commission. • Three people provided public comments. • A vote to reconsider CPA#002-25 failed. • Presentation by Transpo Group on the Transportation Element Outstanding Action Items • Developing a process for public response, following up with the Barge -Chestnut neighbors. Future Items • A new section for congregant living will be added to the code and reviewed by the Commission. • Right of way assessments for vacant buildings will be explored. • Staff will notify and update the Commission when the countywide policies are completed. • Downtown Action Plan - staff will determine if the Planning Commission will be involved. • Staff will coordinate a future roundtable with experts to discuss design standards. A motion to adjourn to June 10, 2026, was passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourns at approx` tely 4:52 p.m. Chair PlaDate This iiimeeting wasinned by YPACa The meeting video is available at the 1oIu'..rncj link.htt#asreos aiSii'ria'.'a.. rivlinternndtGhanne9l earch'ichagii eel- � sae `mm l nail /oNcorn ai elan t lirnutes for this meeting submitted by. Eva Rivera. Planning Technician, -2- 05/27/2026 YPC Minutes