HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-14 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers
Meeting Minutes of June 25, 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, Patricia Byers,
Paul Stelzer
YPC Members Absent: Vice -Chair Scott Clark (excused), Ben Shoval (excused)
Staff Present: Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner; Valerie Smith, Senior
Planner;
Others: Mark Kunkler, Tom Hale
Staff Announcements
Jeff Peters announced that the department is behind on minutes but will present them
to be adopted as soon as they come in.
He also mentioned that Joan Davenport will be appointed as interim planning manager
and talked about bringing in new planners.
Audience Participation
No audience participation noted.
Continue Discussion- Elements to be Included in Ci 's Draft Zoning Text
Amendment for Community Gardens
Valerie Smith sent out an email that included the summary of the meeting with the
applicants and typed up a memorandum that explained the background of this text
amendment.
Jeff Peters mentioned that him and Valerie took the application summary to the Built
Environment Committee to hear their input.
The commission talked about the two year agreement for using land for the community
gardens, lighting, and water usage.
Tom Hale, a member of the Restoration Church, commented on the restriction of
community gardens in the Central Business District. He believes they should be
allowed in those locations. He also mentioned how a common area could be used in the
community garden.
Bill Cook made a motion to allow community gardens in central business districts as a
class 1 use. The motion was seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Other Business
Chairman Dave Fonfara pointed out that there is a scheduled joint study session with
the planning commission and council on August 12 to discuss the update of the 2025
comprehensive plan. He suggested to give commission the opportunity to discuss that
process prior to the meeting.
A motion to adjourn to July 9, 2014 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting
adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
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Chairman Dave Fonfara Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Temporary D.A. H.
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