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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23-19 YPC Packet111011119 M DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director 11 %Xk� uu:�; Dui k wi PlOTY I° YAKIIMA anning Joseph Calhoun, Manager 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning�yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning City of Yakima Planning Commission PUBLIC MEETING City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday January 23, 2019 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. YPC MPmhPrc- Chairwoman Patricia Byers, Vice -Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Al Rose, Bill Cook, Robert McCormick, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, and Philip Ostriem Council Liaison: Jason White (District 2) City Planning Staff: Joan Davenport (Community Development Director), Rosalinda Ibarra (Community Development Administrative Assistant), Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager), Eric Crowell (Associate Planner), Trevor Martin (Associate Planner), Colleda Monick (Assistant Planner), and Lisa Maxey (Planning Specialist) AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Staff Announcements IV. Audience Participation V. Approval of Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2019 VI. Discussion on Potential Text Amendments VII. Other Business VIII. Adjourn Next Meeting: February 13, 2019 MIS 094 ANWO OA Ems: VAN r C))Y K!MM R rOA.��aMA anning SIGN -;IN SHEET aning City of Yakima Planning Commission City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday January 23, 2019 Beginning at 3:00 p.m. Public Meeting *PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY' .................................... _......................... ... _........ .... __._... . . ............................................ . . .................... . . ... . . .................. ........ ......................... ........... J Page 1 �mITmmm WWWWWWWWmmmmmmmm 01/23/2019 YPC Public Meeting City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes City Hall Council Chambers January 9, 2019 Call to Order Chairwoman Patricia Byers called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: Patricia Byers, Al Rose, Bill Cook, Jacob Liddicoat, Robert McCormick YPC Members Absent: Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Philip Ostriem (both excused) Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager; Trevor Martin, Associate Planner; Lisa Maxey, Planning Specialist Council Liaison: Jason White, District 2 (absent) Others: Sign -in sheet in file Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun passed around to the Commission members an invitation and agenda for the H2A Worker Housing forum which has been scheduled for January 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Yakima Convention Center. He explained that it is a county -wide forum that anyone is welcome to attend. Calhoun also informed the Commission that at the February 5th City Council meeting, a resolution to open the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process for 2019 will be presented. If Council decides to open the process this year, the Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on February 27th to officially open the process and begin accepting applications. Calhoun added that at this time he is aware of one application and potentially a second application that will be submitted if the process is opened. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair of the Yakima Planning Commission — It was motioned by Commissioner McCormick and seconded by Commissioner Rose to re-elect Commissioner Byers as Chair. The nomination was accepted and the motion carried unanimously. It was motioned by Commissioner Rose and seconded by Commissioner McCormick to nominate Commissioner Liddicoat as Vice -Chair. The nomination was accepted and the motion carried unanimously. Audience Participation - None noted. Approval of Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2018 — Commissioner Cook asked for the removal of the language in the minutes stating that he abstained from voting on the approval of the November 14th meeting minutes. Commissioner Cook explained that due to his absence at the November 14th meeting, he did not vote on those minutes. He clarified that it was his understanding previously that a commission member should not vote on the minutes for a meeting which they did not attend, but concluded through research into this matter that this is not a mandate. Commissioner Cook stated the reasons for his request to modify the minutes, which included avoiding any misconception that he disagreed with the minutes and to apply Roberts Rules which do not require noting in the meeting minutes any members who did not vote. He commented that it would be necessary to record those who did not vote if it impacts the quorum, however. Commissioner Rose reiterated that he would like to see the new survey map of the area impacted by the rezone near the Wastewater Treatment Plant site. Calhoun confirmed he can provide the map, but that it has not yet been recorded. -1- It was motioned by Commissioner Rose and seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the meeting minutes of December 12, 2018 with the correction requested by Commissioner Cook. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing: Squire -Ingham Co (RZ#010-18 & SEPA#027-18) — Associate Planner Trevor Martin presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation pertaining to this proposed non -project rezone. Bill Hordan of Hordan Planning Services (applicant) commended Martin on his staff report. He remarked on the readiness of the property to be developed once the rezone is approved. Discussion took place between Commission members and the applicant on the term indirect access as mentioned in the application, a potential sewer extension, and the relation of the location of Cowiche Canyon ditch to this site. Larry Hull of Megalodon LLC (potential buyer of the property contingent on approval of the rezone) explained that HLA Engineering & Land Surveying Inc. prepared a topographic map of the site. He stated that he anticipates no issues with the sewer extension. Hull emphasized Yakima's urgent need for more housing, which this rezone would help enable. Chairwoman Byers asked what the anticipated project may be. Hull answered that one possibility would be high-density apartments on one portion of the land and an expansion of the adjacent mobile home park on another. Discussion took place on various aspects of the site including highest possible density, use of the 24 -inch water line, requirements for extension of the sewer line, and requirements for widening Powerhouse Rd. Staff explained that calculation of highest density would depend on site design standards such as parking and lot coverage, but that an estimated range could be calculated. Staff also clarified that the developer likely wouldn't have direct connection to the 24 - inch water line, that the applicant's estimate of a 1,600 -foot extension of the sewer line would be a minimum and would ultimately be the discretion of the Engineering Division, and that the City can only require the applicant to widen Powerhouse Rd. along the frontage of the subject property and not in any other location. It was motioned by Commissioner Rose and seconded by Commissioner McCormick that the Planning Commission draft findings of fact and forward a recommendation of approval to the Yakima City Council. The motion carried unanimously. Other Business — None. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn to January 23, 2019 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting adjourned at 3:44 p.m. Chairwoman Byers Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Planning Specialist. -2- GOAL 2.3. RESIDENTIAL USES. PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY, CHARACTER AND FUNCTION OF YAKIMA'S RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. Policies 2.3.1. Provide for a wide variety of housing types within the city to meet the full range of housing needs for Yakima's evolving population. A. Accesso.ry dwelling units f,AaUje Allow for attached and detached ADU's in all residential districts provided size, design, and other provisions are included to promote compatibility with surrounding uses. Additional considerations may include: 4 Reduce the minimum lot size for lots qualifying for an ADU. ■ Allow free-standing ADU's provided lots retain usable open space and units minimize privacy impacts to adjacent properties. 0 Provide an owner occupancy requirement (owner must live in primary home or ADU) B. Standard single family. Continue to allow for detached single family dwellings in residential districts. C. Small„lo.tsingle family, Allow for small lot single family development (lots smaller than 6,000 square feet) in special circumstances, including: ■ Within a master planned development on sites over two acres in size in applicable zones, provided the development incorporates traditional neighborhood design concepts and conformity with district density requirements. On infill sites in R-2 and R-3 district provided they comply with traditional neighborhood design concepts. Consider reducing the lot size minimum for small lot single family in the R-2 district to 5,000sf and 4,000sf in the R-3 district. D. Cotta housing. Allow the development of cottage housing (a cluster of small homes around a common open space) in residential zones, provided special design provisions are included to ensure a pedestrian -oriented design, inclusion of common open space, and strict cottage size limitations. LAND USE Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040 Cottage housing is typically a cluster of 4-12 small detached housing units that surround a common open space. Cottages are typically no larger than 1,200 sf size range and popular with singles, couples, empty nesters, and small families that desire a sense of community and don't want to maintain a large yard. They function as a niche housing type that would be popular among a smaller percentage of the population. i LAND USE Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040 E. Duplexes. Continue to allow duplexes in appropriate residential zones, provided density standards are met. Consider incorporating design standards that emphasize a pedestrian - oriented design and the inclusion of usable open space. F. Townhouses. Encourage the development of townhouses in the R-2 and R-3 zones and commercial/mixed-use zones as an efficient form of housing. Design standards should emphasize pedestrian -oriented design, facade articulation, and usable open space. G. Senior and assistedLhousing. Encourage these housing types in the R-2 and R-3 zones and zones and commercial/mixed-use zones. Design standards should emphasize pedestrian - oriented design, facade articulation, and usable open space. H. Walk up apartments and stacked flats., Encourage these housing types in the R-2 and R-3 zones and commercial/mixed-use zones. Design standards should emphasize pedestrian - oriented design, fagade articulation, and usable open space. I. Live -work units. Promote opportunities to combine live and work spaces in commercial and mixed-use zones. 2.3.2. Preserve and enhance established residential neighborhoods. Specifically: A. Ensure that new development is compatible in scale, style, density, and aesthetic quality to an established neighborhood. B. Protect the character of single family neighborhoods by focusing higher intensity land uses close to commercial and community services and transit. C. Prioritize the upkeep and improvement of streets, sidewalks, landscaping, parks, utilities, and community facilities in established neighborhoods. D. Maintain neighborhood upkeep through strict City code compliance. E. Carefully review proposed land use designation changes to more intensive residential designations, mixed-use, or industrial. Specifically: Proposals should conform to locational criteria set forth for the desired designation in the applicable policies under Goal 2.2. 11 1 LAND USE Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040 ■ Is the site physically suited for the proposed designation? ■ Is the desired zone one of the implementing zones of the land use designation (per applicable policies under Goal 2.2)? ■ Avoid spot zones or similar changes that may create instability with the surrounding neighborhood. F. Discouraging the conversion of single-family detached structures to multi -family structures except where they conform to density, design, and parking standards for the applicable zoning district. G. Allow home occupations that would not generate excessive traffic, create parking problems, or degrade the livability or appearance of the neighborhood. Also see the goals and policies of the Historic Preservation element. 2.3.3. Create walkable residential neighborhoods with safe streets and good connections to schools, parks, transit, and commercial services. A. Construct sidewalks along all new residential streets. B. Provide streetscape standards that create safe and walkable streets within residential developments. C. Promote small block sizes to ensure good connectivity and reduced walking distances between residences and schools, parks, and services. Specifically: • Low density residential: Blocks between 400- 800 feet long are appropriate. • Mixed residential: Blocks between 300-660 feet long are appropriate. • Provide for through public through block connections for large residential blocks. • Commercial and mixed-use designations: Configure development to provide pedestrian connections at 300 to 660 feet intervals. Configure development to provide vehicular connections at 600 to 1,320 feet intervals. Allow flexibility for private internal streets to meet connectivity objectives. ' R LAND USE Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040 D. Provide for usable publicly accessible parkland within walking distance (1/2 mile) of all new residences. 2.3.4. Consider new design standards for small lot single family development to gracefully integrate these uses into existing neighborhoods in ways that maintain general neighborhood scale and character. Key concepts to consider in the design standards: ■ A covered entry facing the street. ■ Minimize the impacts of garages and driveways on the streetscape. ■ Provide usable open space on all single family lots. ■' Consider a maximum floor area ratio to better ensure that homes are proportional to lot sizes. ■ Minimum amount of facade transparency to promote more "eyes on the street" for safety and to create a welcoming streetscape. 2.3.5. Consider new design standards for new multifamily development to promote neighborhood compatibility, enhance the livability of new housing, and enhance the character of residential and mixed-use areas. Key concepts to emphasize in the design standards: ■ Emphasize pedestrian oriented building frontages. ■ Emphasize facade articulation consistent with neighborhood scale. ■ Integrate high quality durable building materials and human scaled detailing. ■ Provide for usable open space for residents. ■ Provide compatible site edges and sensitive service area design. ■ Provide for vehicular access and storage while minimizing visual and safety impacts of vehicles. ■ Integrate landscaping elements to soften building elevations, enhance neighborhood compatibility, and improve the setting for residents. 2.3.6. Allow some compatible nonresidential uses in residential zones, such as appropriately scaled schools, churches, parks and other public/community facilities, home occupations, day care centers, and other uses that provide places for people to gather. Maintain standards in the zoning MI code for locating and designing these uses in a manner that respects the character and scale of the neighborhood. 2.3.7. Explore the development of zoning incentives to help meet housing diversity and affordability goals. Examples could include residential density bonuses, variations in allowed housing type, or flexibility in regulations, if a proposal meets community goals for affordable, senior, size -limited or other types of innovative housing. If not permitted outright or through discretionary review processes, consider providing for these incentives through pilot programs or other innovative measures. GOAL 2.4. DOWNTOWN. ENHANCE THE CHARACTER AND ECONOMIC VITALITY OF YAKIMA'S CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. Policies 2.4.1. Reestablish the historic core of downtown as the heart of the City. Key concepts for the historic core: A. Yakima Plaza: Establish a central gathering space for community activities. Specifically: ■ Design to accommodate numerous year-round activities and provide for an 18 -hour active, vibrant, and distinctive space. ■ Strengthen and build upon existing assets, including the Capitol Theater, the Federal Building, the existing Millennium Plaza art installment, and Yakima Avenue storefronts. Provide a focus for new ground floor retail and upper floor housing or offices on surrounding infill sites. B. Chestnut MainStreet: Emphasize Chestnut Avenue between Front and Fourth Streets as a destination for retail shopping and entertainment. Streetscape elements include: a Reduce travel lane widths to widen sidewalks and reduce pedestrian crossing distances. • Provide curbside parking adjacent to retail. • Eliminate turn lane pockets and prohibit/eliminate driveways. a Bury power lines and emphasize/plant canopy street trees. LAND USE Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040