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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-28-2021 YPC Agenda Packet DEPARTMENTOF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director Planning Division Joseph Calhoun, Manager nd 129 North Second Street, 2Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/ypc/ City of Yakima Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING/STUDY SESSION City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. YPC MEMBERS: Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice-Chair Lisa Wallace, Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Al Rose, Robert McCormick, Philip Ostriem, and Mary Place 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), and Colleda Monick (Community Development Specialist), Analilia Núñez (Planning Technician) AGENDA I.Call to Order II.Roll Call III.Staff Announcements IV.Approval of Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2021 V.Public Hearing – Critical Areas Ordinance FEMA Updates – SEPA#021-21 VI.Study Session – HAP Implementation VII.Other Business VIII.Adjourn Next Meeting: August 11, 2021 The meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Y-PAC website. Visit the Yakima Planning Commission webpage for more information. City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes City Council Chambers July 14, 2021 Call to Order Chair Liddicoatcalled themeeting to order at3:05p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present:Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice-chairLisa Wallace,Mary Place, Leanne Hughes-Mickel YPC Members Absent:Phil Ostriem, Rob McCormick, Al Rose Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager Council Liaison: Kay Funk, District 4 Others: Staff Announcements–Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun announced the following: We have reached out to County Planning staff and are awaiting response on a possible joint City/County Planning Commission meeting. The upcoming UGA amendment process will likely be a good topic of discussion. The final Shoreline Master Program Periodic Update Ordinance is scheduled for Council on 8/2 Calhoun is attending a webinar on 7/15 titled “The top 5 missing middle housing implementation strategies and how to avoid them” which is a topic that will dovetail nicely with our ongoing housing discussion. June23, 2021 Meeting Minutes–It was motioned by CommissionerPlaceand seconded by Commissioner Wallaceto approve the meeting minutes ofJune 23, 2021as presented.The motion carried unanimously. Study Session: 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendments–Calhoun presented on the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendments as follows: th 1.CPA#001-21, RZ#001-21, SEPA#011-21. SE Corner of 40and Summitview (not thth including commercial building which is already SCC) between 40and 39to the canal. Proposal is to change the FLU from Low Density Residential to Community Mixed-Use and Rezone from R-1 to SCC. The submitted conceptual site plan proposes potential new commercial uses and minimizing arterial driveways.Liddicoat noted that cleaning up the th access on 40is beneficial for traffic. There have been a number of phone calls received, mostly just asking what is proposed here. 2.CPA#002-21, RZ#002-21, SEPA#012-21. 5109 Summitview Ave. Proposal is to change the FLU from Mixed Residential to Community Mixed-Use and Rezone from R-2 to B-2. This proposal is for a small portion of the property which is currently split-zoned R-2 and B-2. Planning recently approved the B-2 portion for commercial development. This action will “square off” the B-2 area which will allow additional expansion of the commercial area. 3.CPA#003-21, RZ#003-21, SEPA#013-21.2802 Racquet Lane. Proposal is to change the FLU from Low Density Residential to Mixed-Residential and Rezone from R-1 to R-3. Future development is anticipated to continue the Racquet Lane Townhomes project adjacent to the east. This property does have a flag going down to Washington Avenue which will require a bridge over Wide Hollow Creek if a second point ofaccessis needed with future development. -1- th 4.CPA#004-21, RZ#004-21, SEPA#014-21. 1108 S 30Avenue. Proposal is to change the FLU from Low Density Residential to Community Mixed Use and Rezone from R-1 to B- 2. The site is a landlocked single-family home. The adjacent commercial sites to the north and east are common ownership. This action will clean up access to the site and allow for expansion of the adjacent commercial areas. Required setbacks fromresidential zones limits future development on the property. 5.CPA#005-21, RZ#005-21, SEPA#015-21. 210 W Mead Ave. Proposal is to change the south 17-feet of the property from Community Mixed Use to Mixed-Residential and Rezone from B-2 to R-2. The south 17-feet would then be merged with the south property to facilitate a larger lot for residential development. Liddicoat asked about the existing commercial use to the north and if their use area would be affected by the change. Staff will research the issue and report back at the hearing. One potential would be stormwater –if there are stormwater facilities that cross the property line they may need to be reserved in an easement. Also, the reduction in use area by removing the south lot will likely result in a net loss in parking requirements. th 6.CPA#006-21, RZ#006-21, SEPA#016-21, ADJ#012-21, CL2#024-21. 706 S 48Avenue. Proposal is to change the FLU from Low Density Residential to Community Mixed-Use and Rezone from R-1 to B-2. This is a project specific request –the YPC will hold a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the Hearing Examiner will hold a separate public hearing on the Rezone and Land Use. The land use component is for a 14-unit apartment complex and associated parking. nd 7.CPA#007-21, RZ#007-21, SEPA#017-21. 1103 S 72Avenue. Proposal is to change the FLU from Low Density Residential to Commercial Mixed Use and Rezone from R-1 to LCC. The conceptual site plan shows a drive-through coffee stand type use. Several letters have been received from the neighborhood. One challenge with this site is the LCC zone itself which has a minimum of 5 acres.Commissioners discussed the challenges with the site. Study Session: Critical Areas Ordinance FEMA Updates–Calhoun presented the study session on proposed changes to YMC Ch. 15.27 for compliance with FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The proposed FEMA map changes to the Cowiche Creek area will become effective in October 2021, and the YMC changes need to be effective prior to the maps. The WA State DOE has a model ordinance which was utilized to complete these updates. There are several required changes and other recommended changes that have been implemented. Calhoun went though the model ordinance and noted what has bee added or revised in the Ordinance, and also where our code is already in compliance. The Public Hearing on these amendments is scheduled for July 28, 2021. Other Business–None Adjourn–A motion to adjourn to July 28,2021was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting adjourned at approximately 3:50p.m. Chair Liddicoat Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by:Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager -2- City of Yakima Planning Commission Housing Action Plan Implementation Strategy 1 July 28, 2021 1.HAP Strategy 1 2.YMC Title 15 Changes–Cottage Housing 3.Top 5 “Missing Middle” Mistakes 1.HAP Strategy 1 1. Update city regulations to remove barriers to innovative housing types. LEADTIMELINEINVESTMENTEFFORTOBJECTIVES AffordabilityHousing SupplyHomeownership CityPartner$$$$ Older Adult OptionsStabilityAnti-Displacement Description.Most housing in the City of Yakima is single-family (65% of all housing inventory) or multifamily of three or more units (22% of all housing inventory). Supporting innovative housing types and arrangements will more fully meet the needs and preferences of Yakima’s community members. For example, community engagement revealed that many Yakima residents seek multigenerational, senior, and more affordable housing opportunities that these types of innovative housing can facilitate. Thereare a wide variety of housing types that help reduce housing costs and fit into a small-town character. Each is definedbelow. - Examples of innovative housing types include: Tiny homesare small dwelling units on a foundation or on a carriage with wheels with between 150-400 square feet of habitable floor area. They are affordable compared with traditional site-built homes. They may be located on their own lot, serve as an accessory dwelling unit, or be located in a village arrangement in a manufactured home or RV park. Their small size and cottage like nature make them compatible in single-family areas on their own lot or as an accessory dwelling unit. They may offer temporary or long-term housing for seasonal workers such as in a manufactured home or RV park. Senate Bill (SB) 5383, passed in May 2019, legally permitted tiny houses as permanent dwellings in Washington State; as a result, the State Building Council adopted International Residential Code standards that apply to tiny houses, effective in November 2020. SB 5383 also expanded RCW 58.17.040(5) of the subdivision statute to allow the creation of tiny house villages such as through a binding site plan and stops cities from prohibiting tiny houses in manufactured/mobile home parks. House Bill (HB) 1085, passed in 2018, also allows local jurisdictions to remove minimum unit size limitations on detached houses. Microhomesare small dwellings in a multifamily style. There are two types: Congregate housing “sleeping rooms” are often in the 140-200square-foot range and may includeprivate bathrooms and kitchenettes. Shared facilities include kitchens, gathering areas, and other common amenities for residents. A small efficiency dwelling unit (SEDU) is a very small studio apartment including a complete kitchen and bathroom. Typically, the units will be as small as 220 square feet of total floor space, as compared to 300 square feet for the smallest typical conventional studio apartments. Microhomes are more affordable apartment units, and could be located in commercial, mixed-use, and high-density multifamily zones. Modular homesare structures that are built offsite, then transported to a permanent site. They differ from manufactured or mobile homes in that modular homes are constructed to meet the same state, regional, or local building codes as site-built 1 homes, while manufactured homes adhere to national HUD code standards. Co-op housingis a form of shared housing in which a cooperative corporation owns housing, and residents own stock shares inthe corporation and participate in 2 governance of the cooperative.Shared property, usually including a common house, is part of what defines this type of housing. These spaces allow residents to gather for shared meals, activities, and celebrations as well as the collaborative work required to care for the spaces. Multi-generational homesare designed to provide space for multiple generations living together under one roof, with each generation benefiting from their own separate space and privacy. The design of the home is similar to a single-family residence in outward appearance with an interior layout designed around common areas with separate spaces for the different family groups. Other related dwelling unit types include cottages–acluster of smalldwelling units, generally less than 1,200 square feet,around a common open space–and zero-lot line development, whichallows a zero or minimal setback normally required within a particular zone thus promoting efficient use of buildable land.Zero-lot line development is common with townhouse developments and may also be designed as an attached single-family home. The City of Yakima has made several changes recentlyto encouragethe above housing types.Tiny houses onan individual lot are currently treated the same as a regular single-family home. The City has also updated its definition of multifamily development to include any residential use where three or more dwellings are on the same lot. This can be 3+ tiny homes, a duplex and a tiny home, or other combinations. A new manufactured home canbe placed anywhere a single-family home can locate, consistent with state law. However, process and level of review for these housing types can be improved. For example, to build a tiny home on a new smaller single lot (smaller than the city’s current minimum lot size requirement of 6,000 SF) one must go through a Planned Development process. Streamlining and simplifying the 1 HUD https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/rmra/mhs/faqs. 2 University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives. http://reic.uwcc.wisc.edu/house/ review process for smaller housing types can further support encourage these housing types. Gaps Addressed. Yakimaneeds to create housing units at a rate of 295 units annually through 2040. Housing like tiny homes and modular housing is often less expensive to develop than traditional, single-family homes. These cost savings could help encourage and facilitate the development of more housing that can also be more attainable for households with lower incomes. This housing is often also more suitable for small households, for whom Yakima currently has a shortage of housing options. Cooperative housing can provide a more affordable opportunity for homeownership than traditional single-family homeownership. Yakima, like many communities in Washington, also has a shortage of farmworker housing. Innovative housing types can provide farmworkers with high-quality housing that meets local codes, but at a lower cost to developers. Considerations.Additional options to encouragetiny homes, micro housing, cottage homes, multigenerational homes and othersinclude: Allowing for differentzoning/densityoptionsto incorporate the above-listed housing types. Density/massing and review process: Consider allowing a higher number of units than typical for the zone, due to smaller home size or where legacy pesticides are present.Some density increase is essential because the units are smaller and usually more expensive to build on a cost/square feet basis. Consider applying a maximum floor area ratio limit or an across the board allowed density for tiny houses, for instance one tiny house per 1,200 square foot of lot area. Consider reduced development standards such as lot coverage and setbacks for multi-generational homes. Design elements. Provide design standards in a manner similar to cottage housing clusters: Consider providing design standards for both common open spaces and semi- private open spaces for individual cottages. Permit construction of a shared community building to provide a space for gathering and sharing tools. Play close attention to how parking can/should be integrated with tiny house clusters. Example Communities Cohousing:Haystack Heights in Spokane is an intergenerational village that is close to downtown with clustered townhouses and flats to maximize efficiency, interaction, and green space. Designed to include 39 units spread out among four buildings, the development includes spaces to share skills and facilities. 2.Proposed Code Changes –YMC Title 15 –Cottage Housing Table 4-1. Permitted Land Uses R-R-R-B-B-M-M- SR12312HBSCCLCCASGCCBDRD12 RESIDENTIAL Accessory Uses (*)See YMC15.04.060 Detached Single-Family Dwelling (*)11113313333 Accessory Dwelling Unit (*) (See YMC15.09.045)221111111111 Existing or New Detached Single-Family Dwelling on Existing 111 Lots of 8,000 Square Feet or Less Detached Single-Family Dwelling (zero lot line) (*) (See 22223313333 YMC15.09.040) Attached Single-Family Dwelling, Common Wall(*)22113312222 Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex) (*)32112212212 Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex) (*) on Corner Lots in a New 11 Subdivision Converted Dwelling (*)32111112211 Cottage Housing (*)211112222 Multifamily Development (*): 0—7 DU/NRA2112222222 8—12 DU/NRA212222222 13+ DU/NRA212222222 Mixed-Use Building1111111 Planned Development (*)See YMC15.28 Mobile Home Parks (*)222 Mobile Home (*) or Manufactured Homes (*)See YMC15.04.160 Retirement Homes (*)231311 Temporary Hardship Units (See YMC15.04.140)22222222222 2 - M 3030 N/A 1 - M RD 100% 50 AS greatest GC N/A CBD 00 403040 50 90% (G) LCC 15.19.040 302020 and 85% SCC 1015 15.05.020 2 - B Not Permitted 35 15.05.020 1 ZONING DISTRICTS - See YMC B or 1/2 building height, whichever is or 1/2 building height, whichever is greatest 80% See YMC HB 3 101550 - R 2 -15 R 6050455040 37.5032.50 1 55 - 35 60% R 15 SR , 1. Design Requirements and Standards 33 - 7 44 2 Table 5 2 2 22 2 22 6 ArterialsCollector ArterialsLocal AccessPrivate RoadPrivate Access EasementArterialsCollector ArterialsLocal AccessPrivate RoadPrivate Access EasementAlley, or Property LineResidential DistrictAlley or Property LineResidential District 6 FRONTSIDEREARIn Required Front SetbacksBehind Required Front Setbacks 1 6 SITE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT ON EXISTING LOTS OR PARCELSLOT COVERAGESTANDARD STRUCTURE SETBACKS(in feet)MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT (in feet)STANDARD FENCE HEIGHTSTANDARD SCREEN HEIGHT 2 - M 60 Not 1 - 1/2 Acre Permitted M RD AS None GC CBD 1 - None LCC 35 Where Permitted 10,000 SCC6,000 Where Permitted 2 - B 1 - B 5,000 Net Residential Acre HB See YMC Ch. 15.04, Table 4 3 - R 50 3,5007,000 2 - 5035 R 1 6,000 - 10,000 R 2. Subdivision Requirements - 4,0008,000 50 Density May Not Exceed Maximum Number of Dwelling Units Permitted per 60 Zoning DistrictsSR Table 5 (5) (4) Residential Unit) Line — Dwelling (per Unit) Family Dwelling PD - S.F. Dwelling, Common Wall Detached S.F. Wall Dwelling (per Two Multifamily Dwellings and ALL Except Common S.F. Dwelling, Zero Lot Common Wall Dwelling (in feet) (2) Permitted Nonresidential Uses YMC Ch. 15.02 Residential Uses See Definitions in (3) (in feet) square Standard Lot Width Lot Size Subdivision RequirementsMaximum Number of Dwelling Units Permitted per Net Residential AcreMinimum 15.02.020Definitions. “Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)” means a structure meeting the purpose and requirements of YMC15.09.045which is attached to a single-family home, or detached garage, or a stand-alone structure with living facilities for one individual or family separate from the primary single-family. “Congregate living facility” means an establishment providing both lodging and meals, or the ability for residents of the facility to cook their own meals, for persons residing in the facility on a permanent or semi-permanent basis. This definition includes facilities commonly known as boardinghouses or dormitories, except that dormitories provided in conjunction with a proposed or existing educational facility shall be an accessory use to that facility.“Dwelling” means a structure or portion thereof designed exclusively for residential purposes. “Converted dwelling” means a structure which, due to interior alterations, has been modified to increase the number of individual dwelling units. This definition does not apply to multifamily structures constructed under the provisions of this title. “Cottage housing” means a group of three or more clustered single-family dwelling units with common open space and shared parking facilities, meeting the standards listed in YMC § 15.09.035. “Development, multifamily” means a structure or structures, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other and containing three or more attached or detached dwelling units on a lot. Any combination of three-plus, duplex and detached single-family dwellings that have a common driveway access on a single lot of record is considered multifamily development.This definition does not include “Cottage Housing” as defined in YMC 15.02.020. “Dwelling, single-family” means a structure designed to contain a single dwelling unit. Single-family dwellings are further classified by their nature of construction as follows: 1. Site-built: Constructed primarily at the occupancy site and permanentlyaffixed to the ground by a foundation. 2. Modular home: See “Modular home.” 3. Manufactured home: See “Manufactured home” and “Mobile home.” “Dwelling, single-family attached” means two single-family dwellings that are attached, but with each dwelling unit located entirely on its own lot. This definition does not include row houses or other housing types with more than two attached single-family dwellings. “Dwelling, single-family detached” means one dwelling unit located on one lot and not attached to any other dwelling unit. “Dwelling, two-family” means a structure designed exclusively for occupancy by two families living independently of each other and containing two attached dwelling units on the same lot. This definition includes the term “duplex.” “Dwelling unit” means one or more rooms in a dwelling for the occupancy of one family and providing complete and independent living facilities, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, eating and sanitation. “Dwelling unit” does notinclude recreational vehicles or mobile homes. 15.09.035Cottage Housing. A, Purposeand Intent. 1.To provide a housing type that responds to changing household sizes and ages (e.g., retirees, small families, and single person households). 2.To encourage creation of more usable open space for residents of the development through flexibility in density and lot standards. 3.To ensure that the overall size, including bulk and mass of cottage structures and cottage housing developments, remain smaller and incur less visual impact than standard sized single-family dwellings, particularly given the allowed intensity of cottage dwellings. 4.To provide centrally located and functional common open space that fosters a sense of community and a sense of openness in cottage housing developments. 5.To provide private area around the individual dwellings to enable diversity in landscape design and foster a sense of ownership. 6.To ensure minimal visual impact from vehicular use and storage areas for residents of the cottagehousing development as well as adjacent properties, and to maintain a single-family character along public streets. B. Development Standards. All cottage housing developments shall comply with applicable development standards in Title 15; provided thatwhere the standards included herein conflict with the standards in other sections, the standards herein shall apply: 1.Unit Size a.MinimumUnit Size:600squarefeet b.MaximumUnit Size:1,500squarefeet 2.Maximum Accessory Building footprint for community use:600 squarefeet 3.Parking: Commented \[CJ1\]: Visitor Parking? Kirkland is 10% of total number a.Units greater than 1,000 square-feet:1.5 spaces per unit b.Units less than 1,000 square-feet:1 space per unit 4.Common Open Space: Minimum 400 square-feet per dwelling a.Shall be designed and maintained as an amenity forresidents of the development. b.Up to 30percentof therequired common open space may be utilized through a community building built for the use of the cottage housing residents. 5.Private Open Space: Minimum 200 square-feet per dwelling 6.Development Size: Minimum 10,000 square-feet a.Subdivision Standards. If the proposed development will be subdivided, the following standards shall apply: i.Minimum lot sizeshall be equivalent to the dwelling unit size and private open spacerequirement. 1.For example, the minimum lot size of a 1,200-square-foot dwelling will be 1,400 squarefeet (1,200-square-foot dwelling + 200-square-foot private open space = 1,400 square-feet). ii.All common areas (common open space, community buildings,parking, etc.) shall be contained in a tractand include a homeowner’s association or other such management structure for the continued maintenance and upkeep of common facilities. 7.Maximum Height: 25feet 8.Maximum Lot Coverage: 80percentfor the entire development site. Lot coverage for individual lots may vary if subdivided. 9.Minimum Unit Separation: 10feet 10.Setbacks from exterior property lines: a.Front: 20 feet b.Side: 5 feet c.Rear 10 feet 11.Clustered developments shall contain a minimum of three and a maximum of 12 cottage housing units located in a cluster group to encourage a sense of community among residents. A development site can contain more than one group. C. Design Standards and Guidelines.The following design standards and guidelines shall apply to all Cottage Housing developments: 1.Common Open Space a.Shall be designed and maintained as an amenity for residents of the development. b.Shall be centrally located and be easily accessible to all units within the development. c.Each area of common open space shall be in one contiguous and useable piece with a minimum dimension of 20-feet on all sides. d.Shall abut at least 50 percent of the units in the development. A cottage is considered to “abut” an area of common open space if there is no structure between the unit and the common open space. e.Landscaping located in common open space areas shall be designed to allow for easy access and use of the space by all residents, and to facilitate maintenance needs. f.Common open space shall be located outside of oversteepened slopes, wetlands, streams, and other associated critical areas buffers, and shall be developed and maintained to provide for passive and/or active recreational activities for the residents of the development. 2.Private Open Space a.Shall be located adjacent to each unit for the exclusive use of the resident(s). b.Each area of private open space shall contain a minimum dimension of 10feet on all sides. c.May be located wholly or partially under a covered patio or porchon either the front or rear of the unit. This area shall not be included in the maximum unit size calculation. 3.Community Buildings a.Community buildings shall be clearly incidental in use and size to the dwelling units. b.Building height for community buildings shall be no more than one story. c.Community buildings shallbe located on the same site as the cottage housing development, and be commonly owned by the residents. 4.Parking a.Shared detached garage structures shall notexceed four (4) garage doors per building, and a total of 1,200 square feet. b.For shared detached garages, the design of the structure must be similar and compatible to that of the dwelling units within the development. c.Shared detached garages and surface parking areas shall be screened from public streets and adjacent residential uses by landscaping or architectural screening. d.Storage of items which preclude the use of detached garage structures for the parking of vehicles is prohibited. e.Surface parking areas shall not contain more than four (4) spaces. 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