HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-2021 YPC Agenda Packet
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Joan Davenport, AICP, Director
Planning Division
Joseph Calhoun, Manager
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129 North Second Street, 2 Floor, Yakima, WA 98901
www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/ypc/
City of Yakima Planning Commission
PUBLIC HEARING
City Hall Council Chambers
Wednesday, August 25, 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 Analilia Núñez (Planning Technician)
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Staff Announcements
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2021
V. Public Hearings: 2021 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments (Part 1 of 2)
D. 2906 WEST NOB HILL LLC
1108 S. 30th Ave.
CPA#004-21, RZ#004-21 & SEPA#014-21
E. RICK HARGRAVES
210 W. Mead Ave.
CPA#005-21, RZ#005-21 & SEPA#015-21
G. CASEY & SHAWNA GAMACHE
1103 S. 72nd Ave.
CPA#007-21, RZ#007-21 & SEPA#017-21
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjourn
Next Meeting: September 8, 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
August 11, 2021
Call to Order
Chair Liddicoatcalled themeeting to order at3:00p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present:Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice-chairLisa Wallace,Mary Place,Al
Rose,Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Rob McCormick
YPC Members Absent:Phil Ostriem,
Staff Present:Joseph Calhoun, Planning Managerand Trevor Martin, Associate
Planner
Others:
Staff Announcements–Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun announced the following:
Calhoun announced that the Shoreline Master Plan will be approved for 8 years.
The Critical Areas Ordinance will be set for September 7, 2021.
An appeal was received on SEPA#011-21 and the public hearing has been postponed,
original recipients will receive notice of the new date.
July 28, 2021 Meeting Minutes–It was motioned by CommissionerPlaceand seconded by
Commissioner Roseto approve the meeting minutes ofJuly 28, 2021as presented.The motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearing –2021 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments (Part 1 of 2) –Associate
Planner, Trevor Martinpresented his staff report regarding Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic -
CPA#002-21, RZ#002-21 & SEPA#012-21 a proposed change to the Future Land Use map
designation for one parcel from Mixed Residential to Community Mixed-Use and concurrent
rezone from Two-Family Residential (R-2) to Local Business (B-2).Mike Heit of HLA Engineering
and Land Surveying Inc. spoke on behalf of the applicant and answered questions regarding the
rezone request. Amanda McKinney, a local resident provided commentconcerning therezone
and concerns regarding the parking lot and her request to maintain greenery and limitlighting.
Mike Heit provided more information on Ms. McKinney’s comment. There was no additional
comment Chair Liddicoat closed the public comment portionof the hearing. There was nofurther
discussion amongst commissioners. Commissioner Rose motionedfor the recommendation to be
approved as presented, Commissioner Place seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Planning Manager, Joseph Calhoun presented his staff report regarding the Racquet Lane
Townhomes -CPA#003-21, RZ#003-21 & SEPA#013-21a proposed change to the Future Land
Use map designation for one parcel from Low Density Residential to Mixed Residential and
concurrent rezone from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3). Tom
Durant of PLSA Engineering and Surveying spoke on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Durant
answered questions regarding the non-project rezone and expressed that they plan further
development of townhomes. Mr. Durant answered some questions the commissioners had. There
was no public comment, and Chair Liddicoat closed the public comment portionof the hearing.
Commissioner Hughes-Mickle motions for approval of the recommendationas presented.
Commissioner McCormick seconds and the motion passes unanimously.
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Associate Planner, Trevor Martin presented his staff report regarding Kerry and Gina Martin -
CPA#006-21, RZ#006-21 & SEPA#016-21a proposed change to the Future Land Use map
designation for one parcel from Low Density Residential to Community Mixed-Use and concurrent
rezone from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Local Business (B-2), and proposed multi-family
development consisting of 14 apartment units with 29 parking spaces and associated site
improvements. Leanne Liddicoat of 3D Digital Design and Development spoke on behalf of the
applicant. Ms. Liddicoat answered questions the commissioners had about the proposal and
displaced tenant. There was no public comment, and Chair Liddicoat closed the public comment
portionof the hearing. CommissionerRose motioned for the recommendation to be approved as
presented, CommissionerHughes-Mickel seconds. The motion passes with Chair Liddicoat
abstaining.
Other Business–None
Adjourn–A motion to adjourn to August 25, 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:Analilia Núñez
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