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Home My WebLink About2019-004 Rezone of Property at 5231 W Powerhouse Road from Two-Family Residential to Multi-Family ResidentialAN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2019-004 rezoning parcels 181309-41006, 181309-44003, and 181309- 44009 from Two -Family Residential (R-2) to Multifamily Residential (R-3) and amending the Zoning Map of the City of Yakima. WHEREAS, on October 19, 2018, Hordan Planning Services submitted an application requesting the zoning classification of parcels 181309-41006, -44003, and - 44009, located at 5231 W Powerhouse Rd., to be rezoned from Two -Family Residential (R-2) to Multifamily Residential (R-3) on the official zoning map (hereinafter "RZ#010- 18"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to YMC 6.88, the SEPA Administrative Official issued a Determination of Nonsignificance on December 13, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Future Land Use designation of the subject property is Mixed Residential, which is consistent with the proposed R-3 zoning district; and WHEREAS, notice of the Yakima Planning Commission open record public hearing was properly provided; and WHEREAS, in accordance with YMC 15.23, the Yakima Planning Commission held an open record public hearing on January 9, 2019 to hear testimony from the public, consider the Rezone, and provide a recommendation to the Yakima City Council; and WHEREAS, after testimony and a review of the record, pursuant to the approval criteria set forth in YMC § 15.23.030, the YPC unanimously recommended approval of the Rezone from Two -Family Residential (R-2) to Multifamily Residential (R-3); and WHEREAS, the YPC recommendation was signed by the Chair on January 23, 2019, a copy of which is found in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, pursuant to YMC 15.23.030(E), and after the required notice was properly provided, the Yakima City Council held a public hearing on March 5, 2019, regarding the rezone request; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima, having considered the record herein, the comments received at the public meeting held March 5, 2019, and the recommendation from the Planning Commission, hereby finds and determines that approval of the requested Rezone is in the best interest of the residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the general health, safety and welfare; now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Findings, Analysis and Conclusions. Subject to the specific terms of this ordinance, the Yakima City Council adopts the January 23, 2019, findings, conclusions, recommendations and conditions of the Yakima Planning Commission for RZ#010-18. A copy of said recommendation is attached as Exhibit "A". Section 2. Any and all official Zoning or other similar maps shall be amended or modified to reclassify the subject real property set forth herein consistent with the above sections of this ordinance. Section 3. Authorization to File. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this ordinance with the Yakima County Auditor. Section 4. SeverabilitvNalidity. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 5th day of March, 2019. ATTEST: Sonya Ciar Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: March 8, 2019 Effective Date: April 7, 2019 Katy Coff , ay r trt rt ot vAmmA r anniti Exhibit "A" YPC Recommendation DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director Planning Division Joseph Calhoun, Manager 129 North Second Street, 2"1 Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 askplanning@yakiniawa.gov wi.vw.yakiniawa,gov/services/planning YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL FOR REZONE FtZ8010-18 & SEP 27-18 January 23, 2019 WHER S, The City of Yakima adopted the Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040 in June 8, 2017; and WHER S, The City of Yakima last amended its Title 15 Zoning Ordinance on November 13, 2018; and MIER S, Under the provisions of YMC Ch 15.23 a change in circumstances or c • • itions may warrant a change in the zoning text or map to better align to be more consistent with the goals, policies, and intent of the Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040 ; and EREAS. Under the provisions of YMC Ch. 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) is responsible for the review of these applications and for recommending the approval, modification or denial of each request; and WHEREAS, On October 19, 2018 an application for a R‘, • ne was submitted by Norden Planning Services, on behalf of Squire -Ingham Co., to change the zoning designation of Two - Family Residential (R-2) to Multifamily Residential (R-3), parcels: 181309-41. II; 181309- 44003, & 181309-44009 (City File RZ#010-18 & SEPA#027-18); and WHEREAS, The applications were considered complete for processing November 8, 2018 and public notice was provided, in accordance with the provisions of YMC Ch. 16.10, on November 15, 2018; and WHEREAS, SEPA Environmental Review was completed with a Determination of Nonsignificance issued on December 13, 2018, which was not appealed (City File SEP 27- 18): arid WHEREAS, The Yakima Planning Commission held an open record public hearing on January 9, 2019 to hear testimony from the public, consider the Rezone request, and provide a recommendation to the Yakima City Council; and Now the - re, the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation to the Yakima City Council; APPLICATION # 010-18 & SEPA#027-18 APPLICANT: Hordan Planning Services on behalf of Squire -Ingham Co. APPLICANT ADDRESS: 410 N 2nd SI , Yakima, WA 98901 PROJECT LOCATION: 5231 Powerhouse Rd PARCEL(S): 181309-41006, 18130944003, & 181309-44009 FINDINS QF FACT 1_ The applicant requests to change the zoning of the subject parcels from Two -Family Residential (R-2) to Multifamily Residential (R-3). 2, The subject parcels are approximately 43 acres in slze and are surrounded by residential/vacant property, 3. The City of Yakima Planning Division provided a detailed staff report to the Planning Commission and recommended approval during their January 9, 2019 public hearing. 4. The proposed Rezone from Two -Family Residential (R-2) to Multifamily Residential (R- 3) is consistent with the applicable approval criteria in YMC § 15.23.030(D), as follows: a Bill Hordan from Hordan Planning Services and Larry Hull testified on behalf of the applicant in favor of the proposed rezone No testimony was provided in opposition b. The property is suitable for uses within the R-3 zoning district and will facilitate a variety of future development options for the subject site. c. No agencies or departments provided testimony In opposition to the request d. The R-3 zoning district is an implementing zone of the Mixed Residential Future Land Use Designation, e. The property is currently served or capable of being served by all necessary public utilities and can be accessed by public streets. f, The proposed Rezone is considered compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and no mitigation is proposed at this time. g. The public need for this Rezone is to provide additional area for high density residential development. 1. The Rezone is minor in nature, 2. No adverse impacts have been identified; 3. No written comments or testimony was received in opposition to the request, 4. This proposal underwent Environmental Review; 5. The proposed Rezone from Two -Family Residential (R-2) to Multifamily Residential (R- 3) is consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040. MOTION Based on the testimony and evidence presented during the public hearing, it was moved and seconded that the City of Yakima Planning Commission draft findings of fact and forward a recommendation of approval to the Yakima City Council. The motion carried unanimously. M ND TI N TO CITY C f (INCR. he Planning ommissrc rr of the City of Yakima or i er sttmony presented WM grin , ad v and the herein, hLruby recommends that the City Coune he Oily of Yakima APPROVE Rezone from -Family Residential l 2 -2) to i rallaf roily (R-3) for file R2 1 1 1 : REC ENDED this 233 day of January 1 . Yakim Plan 1 ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEM ENT Item No. 9. For Meeting of: March 5, 2019 Closed record public meeting and Ordinance to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation regarding a rezone application submitted by Squire -Ingham Company for property at 5231 W Powerhouse Road Joan Davenport, Al CP, Community Development Director Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager Trevor Martin, Associate Planner (509) 575-6162 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Hordan Planning Services, on behalf of Squire -Ingham Company, submitted a rezone application on October 19, 2018, for a proposed non -project rezone at 5231 W Powerhouse Road that would change the zoning designation for three parcels from Two -Family Residential (R-2) to Multi -Family Residential (R-3). The parcels contain approximately 43 acres. The Yakima Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 9, 2019 and made a recommendation to approve the proposed rezone, with the Chair signing the findings on January 23, 2019. Council was provided a complete printed version of the record for review on February 19, 2019 (Council --please bring your packet to the meeting). The record can be found online here: https://yakima.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/CoverS heet.aspx? Item! D=6548&Meeting l D=595 The Public Hearing notice has been provided to all Yakima -area media, including to Decides', KDNA Radio, El Sol de Yakima, Hispanavision, Bustos Media, and El Mundo. ITEM BUDGETED: NA STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Yakima Planning Commission recommended approval of this rezone request on January 23, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D Ordinance 2/22/201 Ordinance