HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-057 Rezone ORDINANCE NO. 97 - 57
AN ORDINANCE concerning land use and zoning, rezoning 1.17 acres
northwest of the Fair Avenue and I -82 interchange in
Yakima, Washington, from Light Industrial (M -1) to Central
Business District Support (CBDS) and amending the
zoning map of the Yakima Urban Area accordingly.
WHEREAS, on August 14, 1997, the Hearing Examiner conducted a duly
convened public hearing on the application (UAZO RZ #3 -97) submitted by
Gary Lukehart, the property owner, requesting amendment of the Official
Yakima Urban Area Zoning Map within the City of Yakima and rezone from
Light Industrial (M -1) to Central Business District Support (CBDS) of
approximately 1.17 acres northwest of the Fair Avenue and 1 -82 interchange
in Yakima, Washington (referred to below as "the Subject Property "), which is
comprised of one parcel, namely Yakima County Assessor's Parcel
#191318-44400; and
WHEREAS, by Recommendation dated August 22, 1997, (Examiner
No. I97 -2 -46) the Hearing Examiner recommended that the requested rezone
be approved; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 1997, the City Council duly conducted a
public meeting to consider the proposed rezone and determined to affirm the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation; and
WHEREAS: (1) the Subject Property is suitable for uses permitted in the
Central Business District Support (CBDS) zoning district and any problems
with neighborhood compatibility can be resolved; (2) there exists a public
need for the proposed rezone; (3) since the existing zoning was established
circumstances have changed and now make the proposed rezone appro-
priate; and (4) the proposed rezone is consistent with and complies with:
(a) the requirements and considerations set forth in Yakima Municipal Code
Chapter 15.23; (b) the goals and policies of the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan; (c) the intent of the Yakima Urban Area Zoning
Ordinance; and (d) other applicable land use controls; and
WHEREAS, the best interests of the City of Yakima would be advanced by
approving the proposed rezone; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The City Council finds formally that: (1) the Subject Property is
suitable for uses permitted in the Central Business District Support (CBDS)
zoning district and there are no compatibility problems; (2) there exists a
public need for the proposed rezone; (3) since the existing zoning was
established circumstances have changed and now make the proposed rezone
appropriate; and (4) the proposed rezone is consistent with and complies
with: (a) the requirements and considerations set forth in Yakima Municipal
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Code Chapter 15.23; (b) the goals and policies of the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan; (c) the intent of the Yakima Urban Area Zoning
Ordinance; and (d) other applicable land use controls. The Yakima City
Council hereby adopts the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the
Hearing Examiner's Recommendation, Examiner No. I97 -2 -46, City
No. UAZO RZ #3 -97, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The Official Yakima Urban Area Zoning Map within the City of
Yakima is amended to rezone from Light Industrial (M -1) to Central Business
District Support (CBDS) 1.7 acres northwest of the Fair Avenue and I -82
interchange in Yakima, Washington (referred to below as "the Subject Rezone
Property "), and legally described according to the legal description which
appears on the attached Exhibit A, and which, by this reference, is
incorporated as part of this ordinance:
Section 3. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to file with the Yakima
County Auditor a certified copy of this ordinance.
Section 4. Subject to the foregoing provisions and conditions, 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, and this action
shall be final and conclusive unless within 21 days from the date this
ordinance is passed by the City Council an aggrieved party commences
proceedings for review pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 36.70C RCW.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this Th day of
October, 1997.
John Puccinelli, Mayor Pro tem
ATTEST: p /2 Z
City Clerk
Publication Date: 10/10/97
Effective Date: 11/09/97
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