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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-2024 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes July 10, 2024 Call to Order Chair Liddicoat called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice -Chair Lisa Wallace, Jeff Baker, Charles Hitchcock, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Frieda Stephens Anne Knapp, Colleda Monick, Mary Place, Philip Ostriem, Shelley White YPC Members Absent: None Staff Present: Trevor Martin; Planning Manager, Sara Watkins; City Attorney, Eva Rivera; Planning Technician City Council Liason: Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Martin announced the following: • Application for the periodic update was submitted and an RFP has been created • An application for Climate Resilience will be submitted by the end of the day today. Action Items: Item City email address for Commissioners Update YPC Bylaws Assigned Trevor Martin Trevor Martin Status Pending In Progress Public Comment — None HB1110 Middle Housing- Martin presented a comprehensive packet he provided regarding the implications of House Bill HB1110. He highlighted that Yakima qualifies as a tier -one city under the legislation and outlined the specific requirements and responsibilities that come with this designation. Martin informed the commission about the availability of a model code that could be adopted and integrated into the existing zoning ordinance to ensure compliance with the new bill. He also reviewed the supplemental packet, addressing various questions and concerns raised by the commissioners during the discussion. Commissioner White distributed a packet from the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) that provided a detailed breakdown of House Bill HB1110. HB1337 Accessory Dwelling Units — Martin continued his presentation with the packet he had distributed, which included information on HB 1337 (Accessory Dwelling Units), noting that it will soon be implemented. Commissioner Wallace pointed out that the commission had worked on Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations as part of the Housing Action Plan a couple of years ago. Martin confirmed this and added that updating the code to comply with the new bill would require minimal effort. He also mentioned that the new legislation mandates that the city allow two ADUs per lot. Chair Liddicoat suggested making a schedule for the commission to know of important dates. The commission discussed the reasons why ADUs are not as common. 1 Other Business- • Storage Unit Discussion — Martin asked if there were any additional points the commission wanted to include in the storage unit discussion. The commissioners then discussed various topics related to the storage units. Commissioner Monick requested setbacks and landscaping requirements be included. • Zoning Updates — Martin informed the commission that he would like to revisit the zoning updates due to the addition of new members and explained the reasoning behind these updates. Chair Liddicoat then provided an example to illustrate the point. Martin explained the process of land use review for businesses and answered questions the commissioners had. YPC Bylaws — Martin informed the commission that adding remote attendance is up to them and would require an amendment to the bylaws. The commission discussed additional changes they would like to include in the bylaws. Mike Brown, the Municipal Producer, explained to the commission how Zoom operates and that an additional person would be needed to provide it for YPC meetings. City Attorney Sara Watkins informed the commission that if they want to make a budget request for additional staffing to add Zoom, the City Council should have a say in it. However, bylaw provisions that only change meeting procedures do not require City Council approval and If a commissioner misses a meeting, they could change the bylaws to require that, because meetings are recorded, commissioners must watch the recording before voting. The commission continued discussion. Adjourn — Motion: To adjourn to July 24, 2024 Motioned by: Commissioner Monick Seconded by: Commissioner Place Decision: The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The ng adjourat approximately 4:33 p.m. Chair Plac Date This meeting filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera 2