HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2021-016 Pottenger's Place Preliminary Plat; 9711 Tieton DrRESOLUTION NO. R-2021-016
A RESOLUTION approving the Preliminary Long Plat of Pottenger's Place —, an 18-
lot subdivision, located at 9711 Tieton Dr
WHEREAS, On May 19th, 2020, an application for a Preliminary Long Plat was
submitted by Ray Novobielski, and on September 28, 2020, a revised plat was submitted
for the an 18 lot subdivision known as Pottenger's Place (PLP#002-20), and
WHEREAS, SEPA Environmental Review was completed with a Determination of
Nonsignificance issued October 5, 2020, which was not appealed (City File SEPA#013-
20); and a notice of retained DNS issued on October 29, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2020, the Yakima Planning Commission held an
open record public hearing to consider the proposed Preliminary Plat, hear testimony from
the public, and provide a recommendation to the Yakima City Council, and
WHEREAS, on December 23, 2020, the Yakima Planning Commission issued its
written recommendation for approval of the proposed Preliminary Plat subject to several
conditions, and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Preliminary Plat conforms with the City of Yakima
Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and other applicable land use regulations, and
WHEREAS, at the Closed Record Public Hearing on February 2, 2021, after notice
duly given according to the requirements of the Yakima Municipal Code, the Yakima City
Council adopted the Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has complied with the substantive, procedural, and
notice requirements associated with SEPA, the Growth Management Act, and the Yakima
Municipal Code for the purpose of reviewing the Application, and,
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City
of Yakima to approve the Preliminary Plat of Pottenger's Place, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are hereby incorporated
into this resolution
Section 2. Incorporation of the Planning Commission's Recommendation
and Conditions of Approval. The Planning Commission's Recommendation is hereby
adopted and ratified by the Yakima City Council as its conditional decision and approval
of the Application herein A copy of the Recommendation is attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" and fully incorporated herein by this reference
Section 3. Findings. The Yakima City Council adopts the findings of the
Planning Commission as its own findings herein, and further finds that the requirements
of RCW § 58 17.110 have been met.
Section 4. Approval. The Yakima City Council, after reviewing all the evidence,
the Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation and conditions of approval, and
adopting the findings as outlined herein, hereby approves the Preliminary Long Plat of
Pottenger's Place
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this resolution is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of February, 2021
ATTEST
Sonya Claar)Tee, City Clerk
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Joan Davenport, AICP, Director
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Joseph Calhoun, Manager
129 North Second Street, 2"d Floor, Yakima, WA 98901
ask.planningu,yakimawa.gov wwwyakimawa.gov/services/planning
YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
FOR
PRELIMINARY LONG PLAT
PLP#002-20 & SEPA#013-20 & CAO#007-20 & TCO#004-20
December 23, 2020
WHEREAS, On May 19th, 2020, an application for a Preliminary Long Plat was
submitted by Ray Novobielski, and on September 28, 2020, a revised plat was submitted for the
subdivision of four parcels, totaling approximately 4.88 acres into 18 residential lots: 10 single
family common wall lots, and 8 multi -family triplex lots, in the Two -Family (R-2) and Multi -Family
(R-3) zoning district, parcel numbers 171324-44415, -44416, -44417, -44418; and
WHEREAS, the applications were considered complete for processing on July 13, 2020
and the revised application on October 5, 2020, public notice was provided, in accordance with
the provisions of YMC Ch. 16.10, on October 5, 2020; and
WHEREAS, SEPA Environmental Review was completed with a Determination of
Nonsignificance issued October 5, 2020, which was not appealed (City File SEPA#013-20), and
a notice of retained DNS issued on October 29, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Application conforms with the City of Yakima Zoning
Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and other applicable land use regulations; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of YMC Ch. 14.20 the Yakima Planning Commission
(YPC) is responsible for the review of a preliminary long plat application and for recommending
the approval, modification or denial of each request; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2020, the Yakima Planning Commission held an open record
public hearing, to consider the application for an 18 lot subdivision known as Pottenger's Place,
submitted by Ray Novobielski. (PLP #002-20), to hear testimony from the public and provide a
recommendation to the Yakima City Council; and
WHEREAS, the staff report presented by Community Development Specialist, Colleda
Monick, recommended approval of the proposed 18-lot preliminary plat, subject to conditions;
and
WHEREAS, based on testimony received at the December 9th, 2020 public hearing, the
Yakima Planning Commission has recommended approval of the plat, subject to conditions.
Now therefore, the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings of
fact, conclusions, and recommendation to the Yakima City Council:
APPLICATION # PLP#002-20, SEPA#013-20
APPLICANT: Ray Novobielski
APPLICANT ADDRESS: 200 Abbess Lane, Yakima, WA 98908
PROJECT LOCATION: Vicinity of N 97th Ave & Tieton Dr
PARCEL(S): 171324-44415, -44416, -44417, -44418
I. FINDINGS OF FACT
1 Subsection 14.20.100(1) -- Consistency with the provisions of the City's Urban
Area Zoning Ordinance:
The proposed preliminary plat would be consistent with the intent and character of the
Two Family Residential (R-2) and Multi -Family (R-3) zoning district set forth in
Subsection 15 03.020(C & D) The intent of the Two -Family Residential (R-2) zoning
district is to:
1 Establish and preserve residential neighborhoods for detached single-family
dwellings, duplexes and other uses compatible with the intent of this district; and
2. Locate residential development with densities up to twelve dwelling units per net
residential acre in areas receiving a full range of public services including public
water and sewer service, and police and fire protection.
The district is characterized by up to sixty percent lot coverage, access via local access
streets and collectors, one- and two-story buildings, some clustering of units, and
required front, rear and side yard setbacks. Typical uses in this district are single-family
dwellings and duplexes. The density in this district generally ranges from seven to twelve
dwelling units per net residential acre. However, development up to eighteen dwelling
units per net residential acre may be allowed in accordance with YMC Chapter 15.04,
Table 4-1
The intent of the Multi -Family Residential (R-3) zoning district is to
1 Establish and preserve high -density residential districts by excluding activities
not compatible with residential uses,
2. Locate high -density residential development more than twelve dwelling units per
net residential acre in areas receiving the full range of urban services;
3. Locate high -density residential development near neighborhood shopping
facilities, and
4 Locate high -density residential development so that traffic generated by the
development does not pass through lower -density residential areas.
The district contains a variety of attached or clustered multifamily dwellings.
2. Subsection 14.20.100(2) -- Consistency with the provisions of the Comprehensive
Plan:
The Goals and Policies that apply to this designation and proposed land use are as
follows:
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Goal 2.3. Residential uses. Preserve and enhance the quality, character and function
of Yakima's residential neighborhoods.
Policy 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.
Policy 2.3 1(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.
Policy 2.3.3.A Construct sidewalks along all new residential streets.
Policy 2.3.3 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.
Goal 5.2. Preserve and improve existing residential neighborhoods.
Policy 5.2.1 Invest in and improve quality of life in existing neighborhoods.
Goal 5 4 Encourage design, construction, and maintenance of high quality housing
Policy 5.4 3. Encourage development of well -designed new housing in coordination
with population growth employment growth, and transportation goals.
3. Subsection 14.20.100(3) -- Consistency with the provisions of this title, Title 14
entitled "Subdivision Ordinance":
All lots in this preliminary plat will have access upon a public street; will be provided
with all necessary public utilities; will meet the minimum lot size for the R-2 & R-3
zoning district, 35 feet for single family dwelling, common wall units, and 50 feet for
all others as measured at the rear of the required front -yard setback.
4 Subsection 14.20.100(4)(a) -- Appropriate provisions for public health, safety and
general welfare:
The construction of new common -wall dwellings and triplexes will complement
adjacent uses and will promote the public health, safety and general welfare as there
is a need in the community for additional housing and the proposed preliminary plat
would be required to comply with all applicable City development standards, and all
conditions of approval specified by the City of Yakima Planning Commission.
5. Subsection 14.20.100(4)(b) -- Appropriate provisions for open spaces:
The proposed lot meet the minimum lot size required in the R-2 and R-3 zoning
districts. Lot coverage of 60% or less in the R-2 zoning district will provide adequate
light and air for future residents in accordance with the standards in the zoning
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ordinance without additional open spaces, and lot coverage of 80% or less in the R-
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6. Subsection 14.20.100(4)(c) -- Appropriate provisions for drainage ways:
Drainage system facilities will be provided in accordance with state and local
regulations including the City of Yakima Municipal Code and the Eastern Washington
Storm Water Manual.
7. Subsection 15.27.321(B) and 15.27.407(F) — Critical Areas Ordinance, Subdivision
Standards:
The current proposal meets all development standards for properties that lie within
the floodplain.
8. Subsection 14.20.100(4)(d) -- Appropriate provisions for streets or roads, alleys
and other public ways:
The subject property has frontage upon Tieton Dr , and proposes new public streets
to provide adequate access to all internal lots.
9 Subsection 14.20.100(4)(e) -- Appropriate provisions for transit stops:
Yakima Transit Route 1 passes the proposed subdivision along S 96th Ave
10 Subsection 14.20.100(4)(f) -- Appropriate provisions for potable water supplies,
irrigation and other water suppliers:
Public water is required to be used for domestic and fire flow purposes. An adequate
water supply for this development is available from Nob Hill Water Company
11 Subsection 14.20.100(4)(g) -- Appropriate provisions for sanitary waste disposal:
Public sewer is required to service all lots. A City of Yakima sewer main lies within
Summitview Ave., south of the proposed development, and is capable of being
extended to handle the demands of this development.
12. Subsection 14.20.100(4)(h)(i) -- Appropriate provisions for parks and recreation
and playgrounds:
Open space, parks, recreation, and playgrounds are located within 1 9 miles of this
subdivision due to the proximity of West Valley Park. The proposed preliminary plat
is not located in a planned parks and recreation area. Provisions for parks and
recreation areas are not necessary within the proposed preliminary plat due to the
size, number and location of the proposed lots and provisions for playgrounds exist
at the schools which children within the proposed preliminary plat would be
attending, and could also be individually provided on the lots themselves which are
of a size which would allow for playground areas as needed or desired.
13 Subsection 14.20.100(4)(j) --Appropriate provisions for schools and school
grounds:
Cottonwood Elementary School is located approximately within 0 5 miles, West
Valley Middle School is located approximately within 2.3 miles, and West Valley High
School is located approximately within 1 4 miles of this subdivision.
14 Subsection 14.20.100(4)(k) -- Appropriate provisions for sidewalks:
Sidewalks are required and will be provided along this developments frontage
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15. Subsection 14.20.100(5) -- Public use and interest:
The evidence indicated that this proposed preliminary plat, as conditioned, would be
consistent with neighboring land uses and would help serve the residential needs of
this area. With the recommended conditions, it will comply with the City's zoning
ordinance, subdivision ordinance and comprehensive plan. It will also make
appropriate and adequate provisions for the public health, safety and general
welfare, open spaces, drainage ways, streets, transit stops, potable water, sanitary
waste disposal, parks and recreation, playgrounds and sidewalks, and is in a location
where additional provisions for schools or for additional planning features for
students who walk to and from school have not been recommended or deemed
necessary
II. Consistency Analysis YMC § 16.06.020(B).
The following analysis involves the consistency of the preliminary plat with applicable
development regulations, or in the absence of applicable regulations, the adopted
Comprehensive Plan as mandated by the State Growth Management Act and the Yakima
Municipal Code. During project review, neither the City nor any subsequent reviewing body
may re-examine alternatives to, or hear appeals on, the following items identified in these
conclusions except for issues of code interpretation.
(1) The type of land use contemplated by the proposal (a residential development in an
R-2/R-3 zoning district) is permitted on this site so long as it complies with the conditions
imposed by the Yakima City Council, as well as the regulations of the zoning ordinance,
subdivision ordinance, building codes and other applicable regulations.
(2) The level of development (lot size, contemplated density) would not exceed the
allowable level of development in the Two Family Residential (R-2) and Multi Family
Residential (R-3) zoning district since the proposed lot sizes satisfy the zoning ordinance
requirements.
(3) The availability and adequacy of infrastructure and public facilities is not an issue
because the additional infrastructure that would be provided at the applicant's expense
would ensure that adequate infrastructure and public facilities are available for the proposed
preliminary plat.
(4) The character of the proposal, such as the proposal's consistency with applicable
development standards of the City's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, primarily involves
consideration of specific development standards relating to lot size, access, potable water,
sewage disposal and other features of the proposed preliminary plat which have been
discussed in detail above. With the recommended conditions, the proposed preliminary plat
would be consistent with the development standards of applicable City ordinances.
III. CONCLUSIONS
Based on the foregoing Findings, the YPC reaches the following Conclusions
1 The YPC has jurisdiction to recommend to the Yakima City Council the approval of a
proposed preliminary plat pursuant to Section 14.20.100 of the subdivision ordinance.
2. Notice of the public hearing sent on July 13, 2020 and October 5, 2020, and was given
in accordance with applicable requirements.
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3. The SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for this proposed preliminary plat
was issued on October 5, 2020, and became final without any appeal. A notice of
retained DNS was issued on October 29, 2020
4 The proposed preliminary plat was reviewed and approved for traffic concurrency under
the Transportation Capacity Management Ordinance on June 10, 2020.
5 This preliminary subdivision complies with the goals and objectives of the 2040
Comprehensive Plan, the intent and purpose of the R-2 and R-3 zoning district, the
provisions of the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Title 12's
Development Standards and Chapter 12.08 Traffic Concurrency Ordinance
6 This preliminary plat is in compliance with the consistency requirements of Subsection
16.06.020(B) of the Yakima Municipal Code.
7 With the recommended conditions, the proposed preliminary plat as described in the
application narrative and preliminary plat received May 19. 2020, and revised on
October 5, 2020, is in compliance with the City's Urban Area Comprehensive Plan,
subdivision ordinance and zoning ordinance; makes appropriate and adequate
provisions for the public health, safety and general welfare and for open spaces,
drainage ways, streets, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and
recreation, playgrounds and sidewalks, and, according to the weight of the evidence
presented at the hearing, does not require that specific provisions be made for the other
requisite plat considerations such as additional schools, additional school grounds or
additional planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who walk to
and from school; and serves the public use and interest.
IV. PULIC HEARING TESTIMONY
December 9, 2020, Yakima Planning Commission Minutes:
Dina Williams of 420 S 98th Ave asked for clarification regarding the intent for Phase 2? WiII
there be a second hearing for that phase? What is the overall plan to put on Lot 12
considering its large size?
Mike Height from PLSA responded, noting that the plans currently outline the project in its
entirety and that there are no further plans to have additional hearings or change the scope
of the project at this time.
Chair Liddicoat closed the public testimony portion of the hearing.
It was motioned by Commissioner Rose and seconded by Commissioner Place to direct
staff to draft findings of fact and forward a recommendation of approval to the Yakima City
Council. The motion carried 6-0; Commissioner McCormick absent.
V. RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
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 of the Preliminary Long Plat to the Yakima City
Council. The motion carried unanimously
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Based upon the findings outlined above, it was moved and seconded that the City of Yakima
Planning Commission recommends APPROVAL of this proposed 18-lot preliminary plat in
accordance with the application and related documents submitted for file numbers
PLP#002-20 and SEPA#013-20, and subject to the following conditions:
1 The applicant shall submit and gain approval of civil engineered plans which provide for
design of all Title 12 development standards, including but not limited to curb, gutter,
sidewalk, street lighting, stormwater, and street design. All public improvements
constructed within the floodplain shall be constructed using practices that minimize flood
damage.
2. Prior to approval of the final plat, all approved improvements shall be constructed or
financially secured according to the standards and requirements of the City Engineer
and YMC Title 12.
3 All lots shall be served with public water from the Nob Hill Water Company No individual
domestic or irrigation wells shall be permitted for any of the lots. Prior to final plat
approval, written verification from Nob Hill Water must be submitted to the Planning
Division indicating that all construction required to provide each lot with domestic water
has been completed and the fees paid.
4 All lots shall be provided with public sewer service according to YMC Title 12 standards.
Prior to final plat approval, written verification from the City of Yakima Engineering
Department must be provided to the Planning Division indicating that all sewer
extensions have been completed and inspected or financially secured.
5. All public utilities constructed within the floodplain shall be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharge from the systems into
the floodwaters.
6. A minimum 8-foot wide public utility easement must be provided adjacent to all public
road rights -of -way
7 Easements for new and/or future utilities shall be a minimum of 16-feet in width,
provided that the width of easements for buried utilities will be twice the depth of the
planned excavation.
8. All public and private utilities shall be located underground, with the exception of
telephone boxes and such similar structures.
9. All lots shall have direct access to a public street or be accessed by an easement.
Access Easement(s) can only serve one lot.
10 All public and private utilities to be located within public road rights -of -way must be
constructed prior to the start of road construction.
11 Two fire department accesses into a site shall be included, based on the number of
dwelling units.
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12. Fire hydrants will need to be provided with maximum spacing of 500 feet along streets in
accordance with Section 507 and Appendix D of the IFC
13 New 7' sidewalk per standard detail R5 shall be installed along the site's frontage on
Tieton Dr , including approved ADA ramp at intersection. New curb, gutter and 5'
sidewalk shall be installed along the site's new residential street. Street section shall
conform to standard detail R3.
14 Adequate right of way shall be dedicated if necessary to provide for 40' width from
centerline of right of way along the Tieton frontage 50' of right of way is required for the
new residential street. Dead-end shall be provided with cul-de-sacihammer head
turnaround to accommodate emergency and refuse collection vehicles. If street is
proposed to be extended in the future, an approved temporary turnaround shall be
provided.
15 Street lights shall be installed and shall meet the design and placement standards of the
city engineer Lighting improvements shall become the property of the city of Yakima
upon installation and will thereafter be maintained by the city
16 No driveway approach on a local access street may be located closer to the street
intersection corner than thirty feet as measured from the property line at the corner
17 An excavation and street break permit shall be obtained for all work within the public
right of way
18 Irrigation Approval for Yakima Tieton Irrigation shall be shown on the face of the final
plat.
19 Ecology recommends that the soils be sampled and analyzed for lead and arsenic, and
for organochlorine pesticides If these contaminants are found at concentrations above
the Model Toxics Control Act cleanup levels Ecology recommends that potential buyers
be notified of their occurrence.
20 An NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit from the Department of Ecology is
recommended if ground disturbing activities have the potential to discharge stormwater
off site.
21 This plat shall be subject to the following notes, which must be placed on the face of the
plat:
a. The addresses shown on this plat are accurate as of the date of recording, but
may be subject to change The City of Yakima Building Codes Division is
responsible for the confirmation or reassignment of addresses at the time of building
permit issuance.
22. During project construction, all contractors shall adhere to the City of Yakima noise
regulations regarding hours of construction.
23 Sightscreening Standard A is required on the west property Tine under the current
proposed development.
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24 All other requirements of the zoning and subdivision ordinance, although not specifically
set forth herein, shall be complied with in their entirety
25. Upon preliminary plat approval, the applicant has five years to submit the final plat.
Thereafter, 30 days prior to the expiration of said approval the applicant must submit to
the City Council a written request asking to extend the approval period for a maximum
period of one year
SIGNED this 23" day of December, 2020
Jacob Liddicoat, Chair
Yakima Planning Commission
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.
For Meeting of: February 2, 2021
Closed record public hearing and Resolution to consider the
Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the
preliminary plat of Pottenger's Place submitted by Ray Novobielski,
located at 9711 Tieton Dr
Joan Davenport, Al CP, Community Development Director
Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
Colleda Monick, Community Development Specialist (509) 576-
6772
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Pottenger's Place is a preliminary long plat submitted by Ray Novobielski that will subdivide four
parcels totaling approximately 4.88 acres into 10 common -wall lots and 8 triplex lots. This site is
located in the Two -Family Residential (R-2) and Multifamily Residential (R-3) zoning districts, and
is located partially within the floodplain.
The Planning Commission held an open -record public hearing on December 9, 2020 and a
motion to recommend approval of the proposed plat passed unanimously. The Chair signed the
written findings on December 23, 2020.
Council, please bring your packet which was provided on January 19, 2021.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
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