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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-16 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2016 Call to Order Vice -Chair Patricia Byers called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: YPC Members Absent: Staff Present: Others: Staff Announcements Vice -Chair Patricia Byers, Al Rose, Bill Cook, Tom Trepanier, Gavin Keefe, Peter Marinace Chairman Scott Clark (excused) Joan Davenport, Planning Manager; Joseph Calhoun, Senior Planner; Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner; Lisa Maxey, Department Assistant; Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney Sign -in sheet in file Supervising Planner Jeff Peters announced that flyers and letters have been distributed to the Yakima Greater Chamber of Commerce, the Yakima Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and other interested parties, regarding the Planning Commission meeting on October 26th pertaining to outdoor product displays and amendments to the sign ordinance. Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney, announced that she has updated the draft sign ordinance which was provided to the Commission earlier this year. She briefly went over what changes were made. Commission and staff had discussion on trailer signs. Audience Participation Jerry Hand communicated that he would like trailer signs to be allowed in the ordinance. Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 28 2016 Commissioner Rose made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of September 28tll, 2016. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Comprehensive Plan Update: Refresher on Required Elements & Ado tion Timeline Senior Planner Joseph Calhoun briefed the Commission on the Comprehensive Plan foundation and vision and announced what elements the Commission will be reviewing in the future. He explained the timeline for adoption of the comprehensive plan, including the timing of environmental review, notice to Department of Commerce, future workshops and public hearings, etc. Other Business Commissioner Rose announced that he will be missing a few Commission meetings in the near future due to medical issues. Adjourn A motion to adjourn to October 26, 2016 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.ni, !"'+I Chairman Scott Clark Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Department Assistant II