HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/2017 09 Findings of Fact re: M-1 Zoning Districts and Marijuana SalesBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 9.
For Meeting of: August 1, 2017
ITEM TITLE: Report on the Yakima Planning Commission's Findings regarding
retail marijuana in the M-1 Zoning District
SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, AICP Community Development Director
Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager (509) 575-6042
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Based on council direction, the Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) held a study session on
June 28, 2017 to consider amending the zoning ordinance to allow the retail marijuana use in the
M-1 zoning district. The YPC upheld its earlier conclusion that retail marijuana is not consistent
with the purpose of the M-1 zoning district. The YPC approved its final findings on July 12, 2017,
the chair signed the findings on July 21, 2017.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FORcl*�
SUBMITTAL: `yCity Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consideration of the YPC recommendation.
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommended to not allow retail marijuana uses in the M-1 zoning
district on July 12, 2017.
ATTACHMENTS:
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11HEREAS, at the June 20, 2017 Yakima City Council meeting, the Council
Retail facilities; and
TIHEREAS, at its June 28, 2017 meeting, the Yakima Planning Commission
considered the request to include the M-1 zoning district for Marijuana Retail and was
provided a copy of a revised map that shows the parcels that would potentially allow
such uses in the M-1 zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission discussed the process that was adhered to
when the zoning districts were first recommended to council. The M-1 zone was not
included for retail uses at that time to preserve the industrial intent of that district; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission moved and seconded to retain the allowed
districts for Marijuana Retail as they currently exist;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Yakima that, in making the herein above recommendation the Commission hereby enters
the following Finding of Fact:
1 . The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval to the City
Council certain zoning amendments to allow marijuana uses in certain
zoning districts, as noted in the Findings of Fact signed by the Chairman on
June 22, 2016.
2. During the Planning Commission's initial review and recommendation, it
evaluated each type of marijuana use — production, processing, researching,
and retail — in relation to the purposes of each zoning district, including an
evaluation of allowing retail within the M-1 zoning district.
3. The Planning Commission did not agree that Marijuana retail is consistent
with the purpose of the M-1 zoning district as part of its original review and
recommendation.
4. Upon remand to further evaluate retail uses in the M-1 zoning district, the
Planning Commission finds that its original review of the matter was
appropriate. Marijuana retail activities are not consistent with the purposes of
the M-1 zoning district.
It is for the above reasons that the Commission recommends that Council retain the
current zoning districts for Marijuana Retail and not allow such use in the Light Industrial
zoning •
Based upon the findings outlined above, it was moved and seconded that the City of
for Marijuana Retail and not allow such use in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district.
The motion
f carried unanimously.
Patricia Byers, Chair Date
Yakima Planning Commission
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