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Home My WebLink About10-28-20 YPC Packet DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director Planning Division 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 ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING Wednesday October 28, 2020 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. YPC MEMBERS: Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice-Chair Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Al Rose, Robert McCormick, Philip Ostriem, Mary Place, and Lisa Wallace Council Liaison: Kay Funk (District 4) CITY PLANNING STAFF: Joan Davenport (Community Development Director), Rosalinda Ibarra (Community Development Administrative Asst.), Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager), Eric Crowell (Associate Planner), Trevor Martin (Associate Planner), Colleda Monick (Community Development Specialist), and Lisa Maxey (Planning Technician) AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Staff Announcements IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2020 V. Public Hearing – “Plat of Aspen Estates” Applicant: Aspen Estates LLC File Numbers: PLP#003-20 & SEPA#014-20 Site Address: Vicinity of S 60th Ave & W Washington Ave Request: Proposed long plat that will subdivide approximately 22.64 acres in the R-1 zoning district into 105 single-family lots. The project will be completed in two phases with approximately 62 lots in Phase 1 and 43 lots in Phase 2. VI. Study Session on Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update VII. Other Business VIII. Adjourn Next Meeting: December 9, 2020 To listen/watch this virtual meeting, please register with your name and email address here: https://cityofyakima.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GFu3VJlZQ_y1PzLxMmRXFA After registering, you will receive emailed instructions for joining the meeting online with your device or by calling in. The meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Y-PAC website. Attendee Report - City of Yakima Planning Commission Meeting on October 28, 2020 Panelist Details Attended User Name (Original Name)Email Yes Mike Heit mheit@hlacivil.com Yes Mike Heit mheit@hlacivil.com Yes Trevor Martin Trevor.martin@yakimawa.gov Yes Amy Summe ajs@shanwil.com Yes Lisa Wallace lisakwallace@hotmail.com Yes Al Rose aar7040@gmail.com Yes Byron Borton byron@bortonfruit.com Yes Byron Borton byron@bortonfruit.com Yes Kay Funk kay.funk@yakimawa.gov Yes Mary Place placeml@charter.net Yes Y-PAC (Mike Brown)michael.brown@yakimawa.gov Yes Joseph Calhoun joseph.calhoun@yakimawa.gov Yes Jacob Liddicoat jake@3dyakima.com Yes Jacob Liddicoat jake@3dyakima.com Yes Jacob Liddicoat jake@3dyakima.com Yes Erika Rhett Erika@berkconsulting.com Attendee Details Attended User Name (Original Name)First Name Last Name Email Other Attended User Name Join Time Leave Time 15099453438 10/28/2020 15:05 10/28/2020 15:35 14254294747 10/28/2020 14:58 10/28/2020 16:14 Call-In User_1 10/28/2020 14:44 10/28/2020 16:29 - 1 - City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes Virtual Meeting via Zoom September 23, 2020 Call to Order Chair Jacob Liddicoat called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice-Chair Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Al Rose, Mary Place, Lisa Wallace YPC Members Absent: Philip Ostriem, Robert McCormick (both unexcused) Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager; Trevor Martin, Associate Planner; Lisa Maxey, Planning Technician Council Liaison: Kay Funk, District 4 Others: Sign-in sheet in file *After roll call, Planning Technician Lisa Maxey provided instructions on how attendees can testify during the virtual public hearing.* Staff Announcements – Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun announced the following: • The last day to take the public survey for the Housing Action Plan, which can be found on the city’s homepage, is September 30th. The public process is scheduled to begin in October. • Staff is finishing a review of the draft documents for the Shoreline Master Program Update, and the public process will begin shortly after. • There is a preliminary long plat public hearing scheduled for the YPC meeting on October 28th. A second preliminary long plat has been submitted and will likely be scheduled for public hearing in December. • The YPC meeting on November 11th will be cancelled as it is Veterans Day, and the meeting on November 25th will also likely be cancelled as it is the day before Thanksgiving. Approval of Meeting Minutes – It was motioned by Commissioner Place and seconded by Commissioner Rose to approve the meeting minutes of September 9, 2020. The motion carried unanimously. 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Rezone Public Hearing – Chair Liddicoat described the sequence of events for the public hearing, and Associate Planner Trevor Martin provided his findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation regarding this request by Les Heimgartner for property at 8014 Occidental Rd to change the Future Land Use map designation from Low Density Residential to Mixed Residential and concurrently rezone from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Multifamily Residential (R-3). Bill Hordan of Hordan Planning Services (applicant on behalf of property owner Les Heimgartner) spoke on the reason for their request and their plan to apply for a Type 3 Review application for the placement of residential mini-storage units at this site if the rezone and comprehensive plan map amendment are approved. Audience Participation - Andrew Sawyer, 8004 Hope Ln, stated that most neighbors they spoke with are in opposition to this request. He expressed disappointment in the applicant not communicating with the neighborhood about their intentions with this property. - 2 - - James Perkins, legal representative for Andrew Sawyer and the general neighborhood, pointed out that there are other mini-storage facilities close by and that there may be other properties already properly zoned for mini-storage that could be used and would not negatively impact the surrounding area. Perkins mentioned that while bringing sewer to the site would be an expense, it does not rule out the feasibility of using this property for residential purposes. He added that the water runoff that occurs on this property will also need to be addressed by the owner. - Gary Kruger, 7903 Hope Ln, spoke on the traffic increase that comes with mini-storage facilities. He included that the peacefulness of the neighborhood would be disrupted by this development which would be incompatible with the area. - Tracy Sawyer, 8004 Hope Ln, mentioned erosion issues that have occurred in previous years that have impacted their property and their neighbors’ and is worried that those issues will occur again if this land is disrupted. She spoke highly of their neighborhood which is home to many school-aged children who will be impacted by this development. Sawyer echoed previous comments that this proposal may be more suitable somewhere else, such as along Ahtanum Rd., and added that Occidental Rd. is not fit for the traffic it carries currently, especially the larger vehicles, as is evident from the road deterioration. Lastly, she voiced concern about not being able to safely walk or ride bikes in the area due to traffic. - Sandra Yallup, 2314 S 80th Ave, concurred with previous comments that this business is not fitting for the neighborhood. - Councilwoman Kay Funk recognized the challenges of developing the property and spoke on the need for more multifamily housing in the city. She voiced that she is in favor of rezoning to create more multifamily-zoned property in the city but does not support this specific proposal which intends to prepare the site for development of mini-storage units. Chair Liddicoat closed the public testimony portion of the public hearing. Discussion took place between Commission members and staff regarding concerns with an access point being established through Hope Ln. and disrupting the neighborhood, especially with many children living in the area, and on topography and wetland issues. Calhoun clarified that if the Commission wishes to recommend imposing a condition on this rezone (such as that no access may be allowed through Hope Ln.), a development agreement would be required. Chair Liddicoat reopened the public testimony portion of the public hearing so Bill Hordan could provide a rebuttal to the comments opposing this request. Hordan clarified that this would not be a spot-zone as the property to the west is also zoned R-3, and explained that the wetland issue has been addressed by removing trees, planting grass, and piping the water runoff coming from the north. He explained that they have been transparent through this application process by stating their intention to use the property for mini-storage if approved, and submitting a conceptual site plan per the requirements for a non-project rezone. Lastly, he stated that while they are not proposing access off of Hope Ln., they are not eliminating the possibility of using it in case it is a requirement from the Fire Department that there be an alternative access. Chair Liddicoat closed the public testimony portion of the public hearing. Commissioner Rose showed pictures he took of the site and surrounding area. Calhoun asked Commissioner Rose to submit his photos to him via email for the official record. It was motioned by Commissioner Wallace and seconded by Commissioner Hughes-Mickel to recommend approval of the proposed Comprehensive Plan map amendment and rezone to the Yakima City Council. The motion carried by a 4-1 vote, Commissioner Place voting no. - 3 - Other Business – Calhoun informed the Commission that staff will draft findings consistent with the Planning Commission’s recommendation for the Comprehensive Plan map amendment and rezone and will have the Chair sign them. The matter will be scheduled before the Yakima City Council for their consideration of the Planning Commission’s recommendation. Adjourn – A motion to adjourn to October 14, 2020 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting adjourned at approximately 4:42 p.m. Chair Liddicoat Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Planning Technician. Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review Planning Commission Meeting October 28, 2020 Source: Yakima Herald Shoreline Management Act •Plans for the responsible management of state shorelines •Environmental and habitat protection •Recreational / public access uses •Water -dependent uses •Residential uses •State law and guidelines (RCW 90.58 and WAC 173-26 and 173-27) •Requires periodic review of local SMPs every eight years •Ecology must approve changes to local SMPs as well as local government Source: Washington State Department of Ecology Shoreline Jurisdiction in Yakima •Yakima River •Naches River •Cowiche Creek •Willow Lake •Lake Aspen •Rotary Lake •(Buchanan Lake) Jurisdiction includes: •Waterway •Shorelands within 200’ •Floodway •Associated wetlands •Portions of the floodplain Yakima’s Shoreline Master Program •Major update adopted in 2014 in compliance with updated Ecology guidelines •Amendments in 2017 with Comprehensive Plan Update •Periodic Review must be completed by June 2021 Periodic Review •Ensures the SMP stays current •Uses a checklist to identify state policy and regulatory changes •Local updates coordinate with critical area changes Source: CowicheCanyon.org State Changes –Compliance Updates •Clarify that the definition of “development” does not include dismantling or removing structures if there is no other associated action. •Correct the definition of “Shoreline Hearings Board” to reflect that this body does not adjudicate appeals of SMPs. •Update the definition of “date of filing” to match the WAC and use “date of filing” to identify the start of the appeal period to the Shoreline Hearings Board for permits. State Changes –Compliance Updates •Include a list of activities that do not require local shoreline review •Reference the provisions in the WAC that refer to the processes for conducting periodic reviews. •Add a reference to the WAC that offers relief measures for property owners in cases where a shoreline restoration project changes the area in which shoreline regulations would be applied Local Changes –Critical Area Regulations City Critical Area Regulations •YMC 15.27 updated in 2017 to reflect the latest science –applies outside the shoreline •YMC 17.09 applies within shoreline jurisdiction •Updated through different processes and with different levels of approval •Want as much consistency as possible Wildlife Habitat Wetlands Geohazards Flood areas Drinking Water Local Changes – Critical Area Regulations •Update references to the wetlands rating system to match current Ecology guidance •Update wetland buffers and related text to match Ecology guidance •Integrate changes to critical aquifer recharge area regulations to be consistent with YMC 15.27 Source: WildlifeRecreation.org Local Changes –Critical Area Regulations •Increase buffers for salmonid- bearing tributaries (75 feet to 100 feet) and modify buffers on non-salmonid-bearing waters to match YMC 15.27 •Integrate changes to fish and wildlife conservation areas to require a discussion of federal or state management recommendations in a critical areas report Update Process •Public Participation Plan issued •Initial outreach and comment periodSummer 2020 - Project Launch •Coordination with Ecology and the Yakama Nation •Planning Commission WorkshopFall 2020 -Develop Draft •Review under the State Environmental Policy Act •Open House •Public Hearing and comment period -jointly held by Ecology and the City Winter 2021 -Draft Review •Ecology review and approval •Council hearing and approvalSpring 2021 - Approval Stay Involved .. . . 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