HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-26-14 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2014 Call to Order Chairman Dave Fonfara called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: Chairman Dave Fonfara, Al Rose, Bill Cook YPC Members Absent: Ben Shoval (excused), Vice -Chair Scott Clark (excused), Paul Stelzer (excused) Staff Present: Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner; Steve Osguthorpe, Community Development Director Others: Luz Gutierrez Staff Announcements Jeff Peters announced that the terms of Commissioner Bill Cook and Commissioner Ben Shoval will be up on June 30, 2014. Ben Shoval indicated in an email to Jeff that he is not planning to serve another term. He also announced that there will be a meeting on May 14 and a potential public hearing for Apple Tree phase 4. On the same day will be the docketing meeting for the comprehensive plan map amendments. Coming up in August there will be some potential study sessions and a public hearing in September for the comprehensive plan amendments. Steve Osguthorpe mentioned a model code update with seven main chapter issues including conditional use, comprehensive plan and code amendment, permit review procedures, procedures for map amendments for site specific rezones, a new subdivision code, variances, and code enforcement. Audience Participation Luz Gutierrez commented on the billboard issue saying that the signs are being taken care of and they outreached to the Hispanic community. She also talked about consistency with the application process. Other Business No other business noted. A motion to adjourn to April 23, 2014 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m. Chairman Dave Fonfara Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Temporary D.A. II. - 1 -