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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
September 28, 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 24, 2022
V.Public Hearing – “Plat of Golden Ridge Phase 2”
Applicant:Apple Tree Construction Company LLC
File Numbers:PLP#003-22, SEPA#010-22
Site Address:9203 Coolidge Rd
Request: Preliminary long plat to subdivide approximately 2.18 acres into 8
Single-familylots and one tract in the R-1 zoning district.
VI.HAP Implementation -Phase 2: Mixed Use
VII.HAP Quarterly Update
VIII.Public Comment
IX.Other Business
X.Adjourn
Next Meeting: October 12, 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
August 24, 2022
Call to Order
Vice-Chair Wallacecalled themeeting to order at3:01p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present:Vice-Chair, Lisa Wallace,Mary Place,Colleda Monick, Robert
McCormick, Frieda Stephens
YPC Members Absent:Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Leanne Hughes-Mickel (excused)
Staff Present:Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager; Sara Watkins, City Attorney;
Eva Rivera, PlanningTechnician.
Staff Announcements–Planning Manager, Calhounannounced the following:
CPA recommendation has been scheduled for council consideration October 4.
There is a hearing for the “Preliminary Plat of Golden Ridge” on September 14.
Senior planner position closes on August 29.
August 10, 2022Meeting Minutes–It was motioned by CommissionerPlaceand seconded by
Commissioner Stephensto approve the meeting minutes ofAugust 10, 2022as presented.The
motion carried unanimously.
Public Records Training –Sara Watkins, City Attorney, gave a PowerPoint presentationon:
open public meetings act, public records act, and conflict of interest. During the presentation,she
also went over some examples for each topicand answered questions that arose from them. After
the presentation she went over some other resources with additional information. Commissioner
Place asked a question about using municipal research, Sara answered using the website should
be ok; she would get back to her aboutcommission members being able to contact MRSC directly.
HAP Implementation –Phase 2: Mixed Use–Calhoun discussed some changes that were
made to the mixed use building and development section. He also explained the modification to
the current mixed use building definitions. An about creating a new section within the special
development standards. He mentioned at future sessions,specific development and design
standards would be looked at. He went over the prohibited uses that were added.Commissioner
Monick asked about coming up with design standards and how those were to be decided on and
if there was a timeline for coming up with them. Calhoun let her know it could be a brainstorming
session or it could also be zone dependent.Commissioner Place had a question about parking
requirements, Calhoun let her know there is a mixed-use parking standardand parking generally
must be on the lot that it isintending to serve.Vice-Chair Wallace asked a question about fire
sprinklers being a huge barrier for mixed use, Calhoun let her know that those requirements were
in the International Building Code. He also mentioned money being available for affordable
housing that could be used for those costs.
Public Comment–None
Other Business–Calhoun let the commission know that any suggestions for future teaching
subjects; could be made to Sara or himself.
Adjourn–A motion to adjourn to September 14, 2022was passed with unanimous vote. The
meeting adjourned at approximately 3:35p.m.
Chair Liddicoat Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by:Eva Rivera, Planning Technician.
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City of Yakima Planning Commission
Housing Action Plan Implementation
August 24, 2022
Formatted: Indent: Left: -0.06", Numbered + Level: 1
1.HAP Implementation –Round 2
+ Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment:
Left + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent at: 0.5", Tab stops:
7–Create design standards for multifamily and mixed-use development
Not at 0.5"
7.Create design standards for multifamily and mixed-use
development.
LEADTIMELINEINVESTMENTEFFORTOBJECTIVES
AffordabilityHousing SupplyHomeownership
CityPartner$$$$
Older Adult OptionsStabilityAnti-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,
and service elements. Design standards can be used to promote compatible “infill”
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
sites consistent with the community’s vision.
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. The City does allow “mixed use buildings” as a class 1
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 onformtoensurehousing scale and site design is compatiblewith 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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“Mixed-use building” means a building in a commercial district or planned development used partly for
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:
Usingarobust community engagement process canhelp 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 communitythe opportunityto say no if the
design doesn’t meet the intent whileofferingapplicants flexibility to propose
alternative designs.
Craft design standards to offer choices in how to conform with particular design
provisions, whether it’s the techniques 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
effective tools at communicating “what not to do.” Such illustrations should clearly
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.
Consider the standard’s usability by staff, applicants, and the community
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:
15.02.020Definitions.
“Master planned development” means any development within the Yakima urban growth area
approved under YMC Chapter15.28(i.e., planned residentialdevelopment, planned commercial
development, planned industrial development, and planned mixed-use development).
“Mixed-use building” means a building in a commercial district or planned development used partly
for residential use and partly for a community facility or commercial use.
“Mixed-use development” means use of the land or structure for two or more different uses.
15.06.050Computation 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 YMC15.06.060.)
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
each space must be labeled individually with a durable pavement marking “Compact.”
15.04.030Table of permitted land uses.
15.28.020Types of master planned development overlays—Permitted uses.
A. Types of Master Planned Developments. The following four types of master planned
development overlays are authorized within the Yakima urban area:
1. MasterPlanned Development—Residential. 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 Development—Commercial. 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. Thecommercial 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
Chapter15.04).
3. Master Planned Development—Industrial. 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 allowedin light
industrial (M-1) and heavy industrial (M-2) zoning districts as designated in Table 4-1 (YMC
Chapter15.04).
4. Master Planned Development—Mixed-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:
15.02.020Definitions.
“Mixed-use building/development” means a building or development in acommercial 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.
15.09.025Mixed-Use Building/Development.
A.Purpose and Intent.
Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style:
1.To provide astreamlined process for new development or redevelopment projects that
A, B, C, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at:
include a mixture of high density residential along with complimentary retail, commercial, or
0" + Indent at: 0.25", Tab stops: Not at 0.5"
professional uses at a scale that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.38", Numbered + Level: 2 +
Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment:
B.Level of Review -Uses.
Left + Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75", Tab stops:
1.Mixed-Use Building/Development is a Class 1 Permitted Use, requiring Type 1 Review, in
Not at 1"
applicable zones and is determined to be the appropriate level of review for any
Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style:
combination of Class 1 and Class 2 uses listed in those zones.
A, B, C, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at:
2.Any combination of uses which includes a Class 3 Permitted Use shall undergo Type 2
0" + Indent at: 0.25", Tab stops: Not at 0.5"
Review.
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.38", Numbered + Level: 2 +
3.The Mixed-Use Building/Development land use shall not allow any use which is otherwise
Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment:
not permitted in the zone.
Left + Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75", Tab stops:
Not at 1"
C.Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited in aMixed-Use Building/Development project:
Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style:
1.All Wholesale Trade –Storage uses
A, B, C, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at:
2.All Transportation uses
0" + Indent at: 0.25", Tab stops: Not at 0.5"
3.All Utilities uses
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.38", Numbered + Level: 2 +
4.All Automotive sales, maintenance and repair, carwash/detailing, paint and body, parts and
Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment:
accessories, and towing uses
Left + Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75", Tab stops:
5.Boats and Marine Accessories
Not at 1"
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 Standardsand Incentives.
Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style:
A, B, C, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at:
0" + Indent at: 0.25", Tab stops: Not at 0.5"
In certain lower height zoning districts (e.g. B-1, B-2, SCC) a height bonus for projects
that meet certain requirements such as greater density, increased open spaceor
Formatted: Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.25" +
landscaping, common areas, etc.
Indent at: 0.5", Tab stops: Not at 0.5"
Outside of the parking exempt area, reduction in off-street parking requirements if there
is adjacent on-street parking
Ratio of Residential to Commercial: could be based on density thresholds;by floor (e.g.
ground floor:commercial; middle floors:mixture of commercial/residential; top floor:
residential –similar to Valentina building at 316 E Yakima Ave)
Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style:
A, B, C, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at:
E.Design Standards and Guidelines.
0" + Indent at: 0.25", Tab stops: Not at 0.5"
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25", Bulleted + Level: 1 +
Bulk/height standards: options to break up large façades (with architectural features,
Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75", Tab stops: Not at
modulation, etc.); minimizing blank walls
0.5"
Permeability/transparency: minimum amount of window area, especially at street level
-For mixed-use buildings, ground floor windows at street level should be differentiated
Formatted: Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.5" +
from the above floorsby not repeating the exact dimensions/placement of windows—
Indent at: 0.75", Tab stops: Not at 0.5"
consider minimum percentage of transparency
-Project or recess windows at least two inches from façade otherwise have prominent
trim that allows the windows to stand out from the design of the building.
Entrances (primary pedestrian entrances shall face street frontage or face common open
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25", Bulleted + Level: 1 +
space oriented toward the street).
Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75", Tab stops: Not at
0.5"
Parking location and screening: behind, to the side, below, within, or on top of the
building
Additional considerations forcorner lots and lots located along Yakima Ave. in the CBD
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25", Bulleted + Level: 1 +
-Multifamily development that does not meet the definition of mixed-use located in the
Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75", Tab stops: Not at
Downtown Business District(YMC § 15.06.040, Table 6-1)required to meet 0.5"
additional setback and/or ground floor elevation requirements (e.g. not having the
Formatted: Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.5" +
first floor units exactly at street level)
Indent at: 0.75"
-Within a smaller area inside this district (e.g. the “core business district” per YMC §
Enumclaw: “Developments are
Commented \[CE1\]:
9.10.030 or the “citycenter mixed use” area per the comp plan) require new
encouraged to raise the ground floor of residential buildings
residential buildings and renovation of existing non-residential buildings to meet the
at least 36 inches above the sidewalk or common parking
definition of mixed-use (e.g. no multifamily-only buildings)
area to enhance residents’ privacy. This is particularly
-Require residential buildings on any corner lot alongYakima Avenue to meet the
important when dwelling units are within 15 feet of a
sidewalk or common parking area or for buildings in
definition of mixed-use
established neighborhoods that have an established pattern
with raised dwelling units.”
Concealment/screening of mechanical equipment (could be similar to those for wireless
facilities attached to buildings)
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or
numbering, Tab stops: Not at 0.5"
Permitted Prohibited Materials—it’s not mentioned in this current priority but is in
Goal 2.3.5 (“integrate high quality durable building materials and human scaled
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25", Bulleted + Level: 1 +
detailing”)
Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75", Tab stops: Not at
0.5"
Formatted: Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.5" +
Indent at: 0.75", Tab stops: Not at 0.5"
Formatted: Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.5" +
Indent at: 0.75", Tab stops: Not at 0.5"
City of Yakima Planning Division
September 28, 2022–City of Yakima Planning Commission
Quarterly Housing Action PlanUpdate
1.Background
In July 2017, the City adopted its 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Based up on population
projections developed by Yakima County, the plan anticipates 17,167 additional peopleby the
year 2040. Using Yakima’s average household size of 2.68 people, this equates to about 295
dwelling units per yearand a total of 6,406dwellings during the planning period.
2.Permits Issued
A total of 2,205dwellingunitshave been permitted since 2018(Data available through August
2022). This accounts for 34%of our 2040 goalin a 5-year period.
Dwellings Permitted 2018-Aug 2022
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
4201
2000
1500
2,205
1000
500
836
464
415
265
225
0
20182019202020212022TotalTo-Go
3.Completed Development
The Codes division began trackingcompleted permits by number of bedrooms in August 2021.
Anew report is generated monthly that trackscompleted permitswhich have received a
Certificate of Occupancy. The data includes remodels that add additional bedrooms, studio and
1-bedroom units, 2-bedroom units, and 3+-bedroom units. In total, 285units were completed
betweenAugust 2021and August2022.
Completed Units Aug 21-Aug 22 = 285
Permitted Units Aug 21-Aug 22 = 731
70250
60
200
50
150
40
30
100
20
50
10
00
PermittedRemodel1 Bedrom/Studio2 Bedroom3+ BedroomTotal
4.HAP Strategy Progress
7. Create design standards for multifamily and mixed-use development.
LEADTIMELINEINVESTMENTEFFORTOBJECTIVES
AffordabilityHousing SupplyHomeownership
CityPartner$$$$
Older Adult OptionsStabilityAnti-Displacement
Threestudy sessions heldso far. Draft language is being produced for future study
session(s)
8. Improve permitting and environmental review process.
LEADTIMELINEINVESTMENTEFFORTOBJECTIVES
AffordabilityHousing SupplyHomeownership
CityPartner$$$$
Older Adult OptionsStabilityAnti-Displacement
No study session’s to-date. The City has already streamlined the environmental review
process by increasing SEPA thresholds to the maximum allowed under state law. Topic
for future discussion may include.
o Comment period: the City currently has a 20-day comment period for notices
(state law is 14-days)
o Consider modification to levels of review in certain zoning districts for housing-
related land uses
23. Encourage micro-retail and flexible culturalspace design.
LEADTIMELINEINVESTMENTEFFORTOBJECTIVES
AffordabilityHousing SupplyHomeownership
CityPartner$$$$
Older Adult OptionsStabilityAnti-Displacement
No study session’s to-date. This topic can also be potentially included in the mixed-use
discussion mentioned above.