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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/1998 Adjourned Meeting / Study Session 8 0 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON MARCH 3, 1998 ADJOURNED MEETING - STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 7:30 a.m., at the Wastewater Maintenance Facility, 204 West Pine Street, Yakima, Washington, Mayor John Puccinelli, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, John Klingele, Mary Place, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council Member Henry Beauchamp absent and excused. City Manager Zais, Assistant City Manager Rice, City Attorney Paolella, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald were also present. 1. GMA REGULATION UPDATE: • A. YAKIMA URBAN AREA ZONING MAP AND ORDINANCE CHANGES B. TRANSPORTATION CONCURRENCY ORDINANCE C. CITY OF YAKIMA SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE D. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS E. REGULATORY REFORM /1724 F. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE G. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) RULE AMENDMENT AND LOCAL ORDINANCE REVISION Mayor Puccinelli called the meeting to order and invited staff to make their presentation. Urban Area Zoning Map Joan Davenport, Supervising Associate Planner, outlined some of the recommended changes to the zoning map and ordinance text. She described the very thorough review process utilized by the RPC, who has been meeting every two weeks since the beginning of the year. The most significant change to the zoning map is to retain existing R -2 zoning in the neighborhood south of Nob Hill Boulevard, between Voelker and 24 Avenues. This change reflects extensive testimony from property owners in that area. Other geographic areas of significant change are the Northeast and the North Central Neighborhoods. The Northeast Neighborhood has been very active in public participation to change the existing zoning to a lower density nature. The RPC recommends some very significant changes in the Northeast Neighborhood. In the North Central Neighborhood, located in the vicinity of the Garfield School area, between 6th and 16th Avenues, north of Lincoln Avenue, the RPC is also recommending some; very significant changes from R -3 to R -l. In the North Central Neighborhood, the RPC is recommending a higher density, and retention of the existing zoning in line with the character of the neighborhood. 81 ADJOURNED MEETING - MARCH 3, 1998 Ms. Davenport directed attention to some recommended changes from the Regional Planning Commission that make the draft map different than the long -range map within the Comprehensive Plan. To reflect their philosophy and understanding that the 20 -year map is a guide and a one -to -one consistency does not necessarily have to be R -1 to be low density, certain areas will be designated R -2. With some development standards assigned, certain areas can still be designated low density. Another area to be revisited in the future is the Congdon Area. This area lacks the necessary resources to serve the type of development that is recommended. The Regional Planning Commission wants to revisit that later to see how things have changed, along with some changes around the Fairgrounds. The Regional Planning Commission is also reviewing some proposed changes to Table 4 -1 within the UAZO. Included in that review is the reconsideration of two new proposed zoning districts, one for park uses, and one for public land uses. The practical aspects of the proposed Parks Zoning District and the Institutional Zoning District are being evaluated to determine what impacts it will have to its location. Joan Davenport summarized the remaining steps in the RPC review process, which will include additional meetings to discuss the maps and text changes, to develop findings and make recommendations to the Council and the County Comrimissioners,.and then a combined meeting with the Joint Board. Council Member Barnett directed attention to the Non - conforming Uses and Structures language, specifically the proposed grandfather clause and extended time limitations to accommodate insurance settlements. He asked staff to outline the proposal on the non - conforming use issue. Since there were various suggestions proposed, Don Skone asked for Council direction on guidelines to take back to the Regional Planning Commission. After a considerable amount of discussion about the time limitation and extenuating circumstances, it was the consensus of the Council members to direct staff to develop grandfather language to include three years after litigation or insurance settlement. The building could sit vacant for that period of time and they would have three years to rebuild as it existed if there is a nonconforming structure, but demolition of buildings would be another issue. Development Agreements and Draft Planned Development Ordinance Joan Davenport requested Council's preference as it relates to mixed land uses and whether density bonuses would be considered. Don Skone explained that Planned Development is a tool and there are a number of features to select from in a report prepared a few months ago. There was continued discussion about the purpose of development agreements, 2 82 ADJOURNED MEETING - MARCH 3, 1998 which is to bind special conditions to the project and provide the City with the ability to enforce the agreement. It provides different options. There was also discussion about conditions precedent. The development agreement provides enforcement. Depending on the circumstances of the project, either a development agreement or a concomitant agreement can be used. This may be an area where the Joint Board will want to work with staff on the language for a planned development feature. Phil Lamb described similarities between the planned development concept and the concomitant agreement. Both need clearly articulated language or a method or mechanism outlining any use modification criteria (such as public input). Council Member Place feels planned development and development agreements, mixed uses, and enforcement flexibility need further study. Dick Zais pointed out that can be added to the Class III review. Council Member Buchanan requested that it be included in the rezone ordinance. Council Member Barnett requested a legal discussion on limiting land uses. Ray Paolella offered to prepare a legal analysis on the options for land uses. Also, there was discussion about using rezoning and how permitted uses. are handled. Draft Transportation Concurrency Ordinance Shelley Willson explained the draft Transportation Concurrency Ordinance is based on using a certificate of capacity to determine whether streets can accommodate a particular development proposal. Although this is a requirement under state law, she pointed out that development needs can be modified so that certain proposals can go forward. There was discussion about the concept of this transportation level of service issue; how traffic from outside the city limits will impact the capacity of local streets; and traffic counting methods currently used within the City of Yakima. It was the consensus of the Council that a proposal be prepared and brought back for further Council consideration. Subdivision Ordinance Council Member Barnett questioned whether it is redundant that the City Council is named to review the final plat and pointed out that the street pattern section needs to be in Development Standards not in the subdivision ordinance. Council Member Place asked where the Clearview vision triangle regulations are located and where the video and audio requirements are located. Shelley Willson explained the Model Traffic Ordinance is where the regulation is for parked cars and the Clearview Ordinance is in the Zoning Ordinance. The new Open Record Hearing Statute 1724, is the statute for the video and audio requirements. 3 83 ADJOURNED MEETING - MARCH 3, 1998 Development Standards Council Member Barnett pointed out that 32 Avenue should be shown as a collector instead of a minor arterial. Don Skone explained that change would be included in the GMA amendment change process. City Manager Zais• suggested another study session be held to complete the review of this information. After a brief discussion about interim utilization plans for rezone applications, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m. 2. STATUS REPORT ON NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD PLANS (PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION ONLY) Dick Zais provided a general overview of the progress being made to change the current Urban Area Zoning Map and some of the text within the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. These revisions reflect not only GMA legislation, but also written and verbal public testimony, input from the Technical Review Committee, and observations from the Regional Planning Commission (RPC). Mr. Zais also directed Council's attention to the draft ordinances comprised of changes in state law: These are things Council will need to consider and eventually adopt to bring the City into compliance with the Growth Management Act (GMA). Because of the amount of time it will take to review the revisions, Mr. Zais suggested the Council consider utilizing the Joint Board Members of the Council to work with staff to achieve the necessary changes. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: 4 G� F / 0 COUNCIL MEMBER DATE • ---y? - CO w ► " L MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK JOHN PUCCINELLI, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audiotape of this meeting is available in the City Clerk's Office • 4 • •