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AWN M Joan Davenport, AlCP, Director
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PCITY OF YAMMA lJoseph Calhoun, Manager d anning 129 North Second Street, 2 Floor, Yakima, WA 98901
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City of Yakima Planning Commission
ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
Wednesday, January 12,2022
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
YPC MEMBERS:
Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice -Chair Lisa Wallace, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Al Rose, Robert McCormick,
and Mary Place
CITY PLANNING STAFF:
Joan Davenport (Community Development Director), Rosalinda lbarra (Community Development
Administrative Asst.), Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager), Eric Crowell (Senior Planner),
Trevor Martin (Senior Planner), and Analilia Nfifiez (Planning Technician)
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
11. Roll Call
111. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair of the Yakima Planning Commission
IV. Staff Announcements
V. Approval of Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2021
VI. Zoning Updates 2022
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjourn
Next Meeting: January 26,2022
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Attended User Name (Original Name)
First Name Last Name
Email
Registration Time Approval Status Join Time Leave Time
Time in Session (minutes) Country/Region Name
Yes
City of Yakima Planning Division
City
of Yakima Planning Division
Ask. Planning@yakimawa.gov
1/12/2022 15:00 1/12/2022 15:45
45 United States
Yes
Leanne Hughes -Mickel (YPC)
Leanne
Hughes -Mickel (YPC)
leanne.mickel@me.com
1/12/2022 15:03 1/12/2022 15:45
42 United States
Yes
Jacob Liddicoat (YPC Chair)
Jacob
Liddicoat (YPC Chair)
jake@3dyakima.com
1/12/2022 15:01 1/12/2022 15:45
45 United States
Yes
Sara Watkins (Legal)
Sara
Watkins (Legal)
sara.watkins@yakimawa.gov
1/12/2022 15:01 1/12/2022 15:45
45 United States
Yes
Trevor Martin
Trevor
Martin
Trevor.martin@yakimawa.gov
1/12/2022 15:01 1/12/2022 15:45
45 United States
Yes
Rob McCormick (YPC)
Rob
McCormick (YPC)
rob@mccormickaircenter.com
1/12/2022 15:01 1/12/2022 15:45
45 United States
Yes
Michael Brown (YPAC)
Michael
Brown (YPAC)
michael.brown@yakimawa.gov
1/12/2022 15:00 1/12/2022 15:45
45 United States
Yes
Mary Place (YPC)
Mary
Place (YPC)
placeml@charter.net
1/12/2022 15:04 1/12/2022 15:45
41 United States
Yes
Al Rose (YPC)
Al
Rose (YPC)
aar7040@gmaii.com
1/12/2022 15:04 1/12/2022 15:45
42 United States
No
Chelsea
Chelsea
Snodgrass
csnodgrass@cwhba.org
1/10/202211:33 approved
City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
via Zoom
December 8, 2021
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Chair Liddicoat called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice -chair Lisa Wallace, Mary Place, Al
Rose, Rob McCormick
YPC Members Absent: Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Phil Ostriem (excused)
Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun announced the following:
• Calhoun presented some building permit statistics which shows the city has reached
24% of the target for 2040 Comprehensive Plan goals within four years.
• The City is applying for CHIP (Connecting Housing to Infrastructure) Grant for two
housing projects.
November 10, 2021 Meeting Minutes — It was motioned by Commissioner Place and seconded
by Commissioner Rose to approve the meeting minutes of November 10, 2021 as presented. The
motion carried unanimously.
Housing Action Plan Implementation - Calhoun presented HAP Strategy 1 and updating city
regulations to remove barriers for innovative housing options which includes density bonuses, fee
waivers, parking reductions, expedited permitting, etc. Commissioner Place stated concerns
regarding the 50 year affordability requirement. Calhoun explained that there was flexibility. The
commissioners initiated a lengthy discussion on suggestions for changes regarding open space
requirements, and standards for tiny home communities and ADUs.
Other Business — No other bus
Ad'o� urn - A motion to adjourn to January 12, 2022 was passed with unanimous vote. The
meeting adjourned at approximately 3:38 p.m.
Chair Liddicoat Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Analilia Nunez
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While the HAP implementation strategies are the primary focus in this code update cycle,
Planning staff has identified some cleanup areas and other proposed changes inthe code that
can beprocessed simultaneously.
E. Setbacks for Residential Accessory Structures.
1 Residential Accessory Structures Requiring a Building Permit. The minimum setback
for residential accessory structures in the residential districts shall be at leastfive feet from
the side property line, five feet from the rear property line, and vpto, but not within, the
required front yard setback; provided, that the accessory structure(s) shall not encroach
onapublic easement and applicable street setbacks are observed.
2. Residential Accessory Structures Not Requiring a Building Permit. The minimum
setback for aresidential accessory structure inaresidential district shall boouleast five
feet from all side and rear property lines, existingstmctunoa. zero feet from the side and
ndupto, but not within, the required front yard setback; provided, that
the accessory structure shall not encroach unaneasement.
K. Swimming Pools. Swimming pools are permitted as an accessory use to: dwellings,
hote|shnote|s.boardinghouses, retirement homes, other residential uses, schools, and
recreational facilities when all ofthe following provisions are met:
1. Setbacks.
e. Front yard: The swimming pool, apron, and pump house meet the required front
yard setback in Table 5-1.
b. Side and rear yard: The swimming pool and pump house are set back at least
three feet from the property line, The swimming pool apron may extend up to the
property line.
c. From an easement: The swimming pool, apron, and pump house may extend up
to, but shall not encroach upon, mneasement.
A. Table of Subdivision Requirements. The provisions of this section and the requirements set
forth in Table 5-2 are hereby established for all subdivisions in the zoning districts indicated. In
the case o[conflict between tUotex and tables, the text shall govern. Additional subdivision
requirements are established in YMC Title 14.
B. Maximum Number ofDwelling Units Permitted per Net Residential Acre. Maximum number
of dwelling units permitted per net residential acre is used to determine the maximum number of
dwelling units permitted within a single subdivision, short subdivision, mobile home park,
multifamily development, or planned residential development. This standard is intended to:
1. Assure that residential densities in new subdivisions, multifamily developments, or
planned residential developments are compatible with the existing o,planned level ufpublic
services and the density ofthe zoning district;
2. Permit the clustering ofdwelling units (when clustering occurs, open space shall bo
provided inaccordance with YMC1�09.l30);and
3. Permit avariety ufresidential dwelling types within udevelopment.
The following formula shall be used to determine the maximum number of dwelling units
permitted for any particular subdivision, short subdivision, mobile home park, multifamily
development orplanned residential development:
THE MAXIMUM NUMBER 0FUNITS PERMITTED ONASITE = (the total site
area inacres) - (the area ofstreets, hghts-of-way.and access easements, in
acres) x(the maximum number ufdwelling units permitted per net residential
acre).
Any fraction oyadwelling unit shall borounded upmthe next whole number if one-
half or over or down to the next whole number if less than one-half. Once approved
under the provisions of this title, no subdivision, resubdivision, or short subdivision
shall be further modified or divided in a manner that will raise the density of the
subdivision beyond the maximum number ordwelling units permitted per net
residential acre by Table 5-2; provided, that development exceeding the maximum
number ofdwelling units per net residential acre may boallowed
naccordance with Table 4-1.
The application ofthis provision shall not prohibit the subdivision ufland already
developed with more dwelling units than would be permitted by this section when:
1 The lots created meet the lot size and lot width requirements established inTable
52;
z The existing structures meet the building area and setback requirements in Table
5-1;ond
3.
C. Minimum Lot Size. Minimum lot size is the smallest lot size permitted inaparticular zoning
district when land is subdivided, short platted, resubdivided, or when lot lines are adjusted. No
lot shall be created that is smaller than the applicable minimum lot size standard established in
Table 5-2.
1 |nresidential districts, this standard isintended 0umaintain the residential
character of the area and will vary by dwelling type, the suitability of the land for
development, and the type nfwater and sewer system. The following are the
minimum lot size requirements in the residential districts, except when the Yakima
health district determines that a larger area is necessary for the safe installation of
approved water supply and sewage disposal systems:
2. The smaller lot size for zero lot line, attached, and multifamily dwellings does not
permit an increase in the maximum number of dwelling units per net residential acre
established in subsection B of this section. Any lots created for zero lot line, attached,
and multifamily dwellings shall be so designated on the face of the plat or short plat.
3. In the local business district, the minimum lot size is intended to maintain the
character of the district and provide adequate space for off-street parking and
landscaping.
4� The minimum lot sizes inthe small and large convenience center districts and
industrial districts are intended to accommodate the large uses permitted in these
districts and maintain vacant land in relatively large parcels that can be easily
assembled when development isproposed.
D. Standard Lot Width. Standard lot width is the minimum lot width generally permitted ina
particular zoning district. The intent of this standard is to prevent irregularly shaped lots along,
and tucontrol access u,hghts-uf-way.
(2) or (3) review under this title shall, at or prior to the filing of such application, also file an
application for such review under this title. Such application shall be heard by the 7hearing
examiner concurrently with the subdivision application using the procedures for GL-t&&Type (3
Table 5-1. Design Requirements and Standards
SITE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
ZONING DISTRICTS
SR JR-1 JR-2 JR-3 11-1113 113-11 JB-2 ISCC JLCC ICBDIGCIASIRDIM-11M-2_
DEVELOPMENT ON EXISTING LOTS OR PARCELS
See YMC 15.05.020 and 15.19.040
LOT COVERAGE'
60% 80% 185%]7900l0 100%
STANDARD
FRONT
Arterials 1
60
40
STRUCTURE
SETBACKS,
(in feet)
Collector Arterials
50
30
Local Access ,
45
Private Road 2
37.50
Private Access Easement
10
SIDE
Arterials ,
50
40
Collector Arterials
40
30
Local Access
Private Road,
32.50
Private Access Easement 1,
Alley, or Property Line 7
5
W
0
Residential District 4
20 1 30
or 1/2 building height, whichever is greatest
REAR
Alley or Property Line
15
15
0
Residential District 4
15
20 30
or 1/2 building height, whichever is greatest
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT (in feet)
35
50 35 1 50 1 N/A 50 N/A
STANDARD FENCE HEIGHT,
See YMC 15,05,020(G)
STANDARD
In Required Front Setbacks
Not Permitted
SCREEN HEIGHT
Behind Required Front Setbacks
15
NOTES:
1. Landscaping may berequired pursuant 0oYMCCh. 15i00.
2. The setback is measured from the centerline of rights -of -way (or access easement, in the case of private roads). In the
residential districts, the minimum front yard setback shall be twenty feet from the front property line and the minimum side
yard setbacks shall beten feet from the side property line abutting the hght-of-way.
3. The setback inmeasured from the edge ofthe access easement.
4. Measured from abutting residential district.
5. Additional setbacks may barequired ioconform kzoit000reening requirements inYMCCh. 15.07.
0. The rear setback from arterials, collectors, and local access streets shall be the same as the front yard setback
requirements from arterials, collectors, and local access streets, provided the required rear setbacks shall not be less than
the required setbacks from the property line. (See also Note 3)
7. Zero lot line dwelling units are allowed a zero -foot setback from one side property line not abutting a right-of-way. (See
Table 5-2. Subdivision Requirements
Zoning Districts
Subdivision Requirements
SIR
I R-1
I R-2
I R-3
I HB
I B-1
I B-2
I SCC
I !_GC
I CBD
I GC
AS
RD
M-1
I M-2
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units Permitted per Net
See YMC Ch. 15.04, Table 4-1
Residential Acre
Detached S.F.
6,000
Dwelling
S.F. Dwelling, Zero Lot
Minimum
Residential Uses
Line(4)
4,000 3,500
6,000 Where Permitted
Not
Permitted
S.F. Dwelling,
Lot Size
See Definitions in
(in
YMC Ch. 15.02
Common Wall
square
feet)(,)
Two -Family Dwelling
8,000 7,000
1
Multifamily Dwellings
Density May Not Exceed Maximum Number of Dwelling Units Permitted per
and PD—Residential
Net Residential Acre
Permitted Nonresidential Uses(,)
10,000
5,000
10,000
None
1/2 Acre
ALL Except Common
Wall Dwelling (per
60
50
None
60
Unit)
Standard Lot Widthm (in feet)
Common Wall Dwelling
(per Unit)
35 Where Permitted)
All development within the Yakima urban growth area (UGA) must meet the urban standards of
the city of Yakima including the following:
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secondary access will b*auleast twenty feewide, unobstructed, paved lanes.
2. |norder mpromote safety for emergency access and circulation within and between
new developments, cul-de-sac streets (public or private) shall not exceed 600 feet.
be reduced or modified so long as the administrative official determines that the adjustment
one or more of the following objectives:
A, Allow buildinqs to be sited in a manner which maximizes solar access;
Coordinate development with adjacent land uses and the physical features nfthis
Title;
D-. C. Permit flexibility in the design and placement of structures and other site
improvements that is the minimum adjustment necessary to accommodate the proposed
structure orsite improvement;
EJ� Allow development consistent with a specific subarea plan adopted by the
for Class (1) and jQuses
which shall meet the provisions of YMG 1517.020, and under Type (3) review for Class (3)
uses.
The administrative official shall not have the authority to reduce the site design requirements for
minimum lot size, building height, or subdivision requirements set forth in YMC 15.05.030 and
Table 5-2, or YMC 15.05.060; except as provided below,"
1. Maximum building hei hq t may be increased to incorporate architectural building
elements or mechanical equipment that:
a. Does not exceed more than a 10% increase of the total buildiaq_h �iht-
a anted
b, Does not cover more than 50% of the total roof area.