HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-2022 YPC Agenda Packet
DEPARTMENTOF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Joan Davenport, AICP, Director
Planning Division
Joseph Calhoun, Manager
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129 North Second Street, 2Floor, Yakima, WA 98901
ask.planning@yakimawa.govwww.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/ypc/
CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION
Yakima City Hall Council Chambers
nd
Street, Yakima, WA 98901
129 N 2
August 24, 2022
3:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m.
YPC MEMBERS:
Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice-Chair Lisa Wallace, Leanne Hughes-Mickel,
Robert McCormick, Mary Place, Colleda Monick, and Frieda Stephens
City Council Liaison: Soneya Lund
CITY PLANNING STAFF:
Joan Davenport (Community Development Director),Rosalinda Ibarra (Admin Assistant)
Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager), Eric Crowell (Senior Planner), Albert Miller (Assistant
Planner), and Eva Rivera (Planning Technician), Irene Linos (Temp. Department- Assistant I)
AGENDA
I.Call to Order
II.Roll Call
III.Staff Announcements
IV.Approval of Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2022
V.Training – Public Records
VI.HAP Implementation – Phase 2: Mixed Use
VII.Public Comment
VIII.Other Business
IX.Adjourn
Next Meeting: September 14, 2022
The meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Y-PAC website.
Visit the Yakima Planning Commission webpage for more information, including agenda packets and minutes.
City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
City Council Chambers
August 10, 2022
Call to Order
Chair Liddicoatcalled the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present:Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Robert
McCormick, Mary Place,Colleda Monick, Frieda Stephens
YPC Members Absent:Lisa Wallace (excused)
Staff Present:Joseph Calhoun; Planning Manager; Sara Watkins; City attorney,
Soneya Lund, City Council Liaison; Irene Linos, Temporary
Department Assistant I; Eva Rivera, Planning Technician
Staff Announcements–Planning Manager Calhoun announced the following:
Planning Division job opening for Senior Planner was reopened and will be closing
08/29/2022
Public Hearing Scheduled for September 14, “Apple Tree Plat of Golden Ridge”
July 27, 2022 Meeting Minutes–It was motioned by Commissioner Placeand seconded by
Commissioner Stephensto approve the meeting minutes of July 27, 2022 as presented. The
motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing –CPA#001-22–Chair Liddicoat gave an outline of the Public Hearing procedure.
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Joseph Calhounpresented a staff report on CPA#001-22regarding the North 40and
Summitview properties. The staff report recommended approval subject to several conditions.
Dan Tilley, representing the current owner of nearby properties;informed the Commission they
were in favor of CPA#001-22.Chair Liddicoat opened the public comment portion of the hearing.
Seeing there were no public comments Chair Liddicoat closed the public comment portion of the
hearing. Commissioner Place asked about the existing homes being legal non-conforming.
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Calhoun explained because they were existing prior to 40Ave being widened they are legal non-
conforming. Commissioner McCormick asked about the homes being owner-occupied or rentals.
Tilley answered that only one home was owner-occupied. Commissioner Monick voiced her
approval for the proposal. Commissioner Hughes-Mickel questioned why this area was chosen to
do the rezone. Calhoun answered it had previously been proposed and ended up in a SEPA
appeal and was withdrawn. Based on the benefits for the area the planning department decided
to resubmit and become the applicant. Commissioner Place asked about the open ditch, Calhoun
replied that changes to the ditch would have to come from the ditch owners. Chair Liddicoat voiced
his approval for CPA and entertained a motion onto commissioner Place. Commissioner Place
moved the Planning Commission draft findings of fact and forward the recommendation to the
Yakima City Council based on the testimony and the evidence presented on this afternoon’s
hearing. Commissioner McCormickseconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment–Dan Kinleyasked the commission if they could look into the airport overlay
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zoning.He was in the process of establishing a hair salon in the area of 24and Washington and
found out it was not allowed based on the zoning.
Other Business–None
Adjourn–A motion to adjourn to August 24, 2022was passed with unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at approximately 3:31p.m.
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Chair Liddicoat Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician.
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NBSDI!3132
City of Yakima Planning Commission
Housing Action Plan Implementation
August 24, 2022
1. HAP Implementation Round 2
7 Create design standards for multifamily and mixed-use development
7. Create design standards for multifamily and mixed-use
development.
LEAD TIMELINE INVESTMENT EFFORT OBJECTIVES
Affordability Housing SupplyHomeownership
City Partner $$$$
Older Adult Options Stability Anti-Displacement
Description. Well-crafted design standards help to expand housing choices while
minimizing impacts to adjacent uses and reinforcing the character of the area. They
mitigate impacts of density, building massing/scale, parking and vehicle access areas,
development in the downtown core, business districts, and neighborhoods, to
incrementally transform automobile-oriented neighborhoods or corridors into more
dynamic pedestrian-friendly communities,and to guide the design of new development
Universal design is a key elementto integrate with design standards. Universal design
creates an environment accessible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability, or
disability.Universal design features include the layout and design of the home as well as
specific features within homes. Typical layouts that accommodate universal design
include locating a bathroom and bedroom onthe first floorand others. Specific
features includehandrails or grab bars in the bathroom, doorways sized to fit
wheelchairs, a wheelchair-accessible kitchen, and a step-free entryway into the home.
Gaps Addressed. Yakima does not yet have design standards for commercial and
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multifamily development.
permitted use in all commercial districts. Design standards on a citywide or targeted basis
can help the City set expectations for quality and affordable design in new development
and prioritize investments in existing neighborhoods lacking infrastructure, recreation, and
other features. Addressing design quality can also increase the acceptance and
compatibility of new housing types supporting housing type variety. Demand for universal
design is expected to grow as the community ages.
Considerations. Balanced design standards should promote good design without
imposing prohibitively costly standards on new developments. Design standards should
focus on form to ensure housing scale and site design is compatible with surrounding
neighborhoods. Form based standards that should be prioritized include floor-area-
ratio, façade articulation, building massing, height, and bulk, and trees/shade.
Integrating development and design standards as complementary standards can help
balance design with feasibility. Allowing scaling of standards based on the form of the
building rather than the number of units is also a key consideration to avoid
discouraging small units on small lots. Design standards should also include allowances
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residential use and partly for a community facility or commercial use.
for modified parking standards, smaller unit sizes and different combinations of
attached and detached units.
Considerations to develop an effective set of design standards include:
Using a robust community engagement process can help define the vision and
identify critical community design issues. This information can be valuable to define
what types of developments are acceptable and unacceptable.
Consider an approach that utilizes clear minimum standards but offers strategic
flexibility with clear guidance in how alternative designs are evaluated. Such an
approach offers a good mix of predictability and flexibility and can be tailored to fit
the community. Ultimately if offers a community the opportunity to say no if the
while offering applicants flexibility to propose
alternative designs.
Craft design standards to offer choices in how to conform with particular design
s to articulate a façade or how to add desired
design details to storefronts. Such provisions allow greater flexibility in design and the
ability to better control construction costs.
Provide plenty of photos and graphics to effectively illustrate the standards.
Consider providing multiple good examples so applicants understand there are
several ways to meet the standard. Likewise, providing bad examples can be very
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communicate the standard or standards.
Similar to form-based approach, some factors to consider in developing design
standards:
Pay special attention to the review process and staffing resources and needs.
Make sure the required design features are economically feasible.
Test key elements of the design standards prior to adoption to ensure that
development is feasible from a physical and economic standpoint.
Current City Code:
15.02.020 Definitions.
approved under YMC Chapter 15.28 (i.e., planned residential development, planned commercial
development, planned industrial development, and planned mixed-use development).
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for residential use and partly for a community facility or commercial use.
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15.06.050 Computation of required spaces.
The following rules shall apply in the determination of the number of required off-street parking
spaces:
A. Fraction. If the number of off-street parking spaces required in Table 6-1 contains a
fraction, such number shall be changed to the next higher whole number.
B. Mixed Uses. When different uses occupy a single structure or lot, the total required
parking spaces shall be the sum of the requirements of the individual uses.
C. Shared Uses.
1. Owners of two or more uses, structures, or parcels of land within three hundred feet of
each other may share the same parking or loading areas when the hours of operation do not
overlap.
2. The owners of two or more uses, structures, or parcels within three hundred feet of each
other may also share facilities concurrently; however, the total parking requirements shall be
the sum of the requirements for each individual use.
3. Whenever shared parking is allowed under this section, the parking lot shall be signed so
as to reasonably notify the public of the availability of use, and spaces shall not be assigned,
allocated, or reserved between uses. (Also see YMC 15.06.060.)
4. A parking easement approved by the administrative official shall be filed with the county
auditor whenever two or more uses propose to share off-street parking facilities.
D. Tandem Parking. Parking spaces in tandem, having a single means of ingress and
egress, shall not be counted as two off-street parking spaces for the purpose of fulfilling the
requirements of this chapter; except that each tandem space for single-family dwellings and
duplexes shall be counted as a required parking space.
E. Compact Car Parking. For parking areas with twenty or more required parking spaces, up
to fifteen percent of the required number of off-street parking spaces may be designed for
compact car parking. Compact spaces shall be no less than eight feet by seventeen feet and
15.04.030 Table of permitted land uses.
15.28.020 Types of master planned development overlaysPermitted uses.
A. Types of Master Planned Developments. The following four types of master planned
development overlays are authorized within the Yakima urban area:
1. Master Planned DevelopmentResidential. A residential master planned development is
designed to provide a type or mixture of residential dwellings (single-family, two-family, or
multiple-family) with attendant streets, utilities, public facilities, and appurtenant common open
space and recreational facilities or other areas or facilities. A residential master planned
development is authorized in any residential zone (suburban residential (SR), single-family
residential (R-1), two-family residential (R-2), and multifamily residential (R-3)); and
professional business (B-1) and local business (B-2) zones. The residential master planned
development may include incidental or supporting uses and facilities that are consistent with
the primary use of the site for residential dwelling units.
2. Master Planned DevelopmentCommercial. A commercial master planned development
is designed for the integrated site planning of commercial, retail, office, or mixed commercial
use (commercial, office and retail) developments. The commercial master planned
development shall be for the primary purpose of providing commercial services and facilities,
and may include any incidental and/or supportive land uses. A commercial master planned
development is authorized in any commercial or business district (i.e., B-1, B-2, SCC, LCC,
AS, GC, CBD, and RD) and light industrial (M-1) as identified in Table 4-1 (YMC
Chapter 15.04).
3. Master Planned DevelopmentIndustrial. An industrial master planned development is
designed to allow for the innovative site planning of industrial land uses and facilities, industrial
parks and business parks. The industrial master planned development shall be allowed in light
industrial (M-1) and heavy industrial (M-2) zoning districts as designated in Table 4-1 (YMC
Chapter 15.04).
4. Master Planned DevelopmentMixed-Use. The intent of the mixed-use master planned
development is to encourage the innovative mixture of residential, office, commercial, retail,
and certain light manufacturing uses. Uses may be combined in single structures or buildings
or may be designed in conjunction with other uses.
A mixed-use master planned development is intended to accommodate larger scale
residential, commercial, retail, office, and/or recreational uses. It is recognized that mixed-use
development will include innovative planning techniques; a mixture and variety of land uses;
integrated planning of site improvements and structures; and site planning that increases the
economic feasibility and efficient use of land. A mixed-use master planned development is
authorized in any zoning district except airport support (AS) and heavy industrial (M-2).
Draft Code Changes:
15.02.020 Definitions.
-use building/developmentor development in a commercial district or
planned development, meeting the standards contained in YMC 15.09.025, used partly for
residential use and partly for a community facility or commercial use.
15.09.025 Mixed-Use Building/Development.
A. Purpose and Intent.
1. To provide a streamlined process for new development or redevelopment projects that
include a mixture of high density residential along with complimentary retail, commercial, or
professional uses at a scale that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
B. Level of Review - Uses.
1. Mixed-Use Building/Development is a Class 1 Permitted Use, requiring Type 1 Review, in
applicable zones and is determined to be the appropriate level of review for any
combination of Class 1 and Class 2 uses listed in those zones.
2. Any combination of uses which includes a Class 3 Permitted Use shall undergo Type 2
Review.
3. The Mixed-Use Building/Development land use shall not allow any use which is otherwise
not permitted in the zone.
C. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited in a Mixed-Use Building/Development project:
1. All Wholesale Trade Storage uses
2. All Transportation uses
3. All Utilities uses
4. All Automotive sales, maintenance and repair, carwash/detailing, paint and body, parts and
accessories, and towing uses
5. Boats and Marine Accessories
6. Farm and Implements, Tools and Heavy Construction Equipment
7. Farm Supplies
8. Fuel Oil and Coal Distributers
9. Lumber Yards
10. Nursery
11. All Rental uses
12. Repairs: Reupholstery and Furniture
13. Repairs: Small Engine and Garden Equipment
14. Service Station
15. Truck Service Stations and Shops
D. Development Standards.
TBD
E. Design Standards and Guidelines.
TBD