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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-041 Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Reclassification and Rezone of Property Vicinity of S. 64th Ave. and Occidental Rd.January 22, 2016 Return To: Yakima City Clerk 129 North Second Street Yakima, WA 98901 Document Title: 11* III 1111111 FILE# 7897991 YAKIMA COUNTY, WA 01/22/2016 02:50:44PM ORDINANCE PAGES: 17 CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING ORD # 2015-041 Recording Fee: 89.00 Ordinance No. 2015-041 (CPA #007-15) 2015 Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan map and zoning Grantor: City of Yakima Grantee: The Public ABBREVIATED DESCRIPTION: Ordinance changing classification and zoning of property located in the vicinity of S. 64th Avenue and Occidental Road PARCEL NUMBERS: 181205-13009 and 181205-11001 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tax Parcel Number: 181205-13009 Beginning at the Northeast corner of Government Lot 2 of Section 5, Township 12 North, Range 18, E.W.M.; thence West along the North line of said lot, to the East right of way line of Yakima Valley Transportation Company as the same existed on December 1, 1936; thence South 1610.05 feet, more or less, to a point 401.2 feet North of the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 5; thence East parallel with said South line, 549.75 feet, more or less, to the East line of the Southwest '/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North along said East line to the point of beginning; Except those portions conveyed to Yakima County for road under Auditor's File Nos. 2934331 and 2962906, respectively, records of Yakima County, Washington. Situate in Yakima County, Washington. Tax Parcel Number: 181205-11001 Government Lot 1, Section 5, Township 12 North, Range 18, E.W.M. Situate in Yakima County, Washington AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2015-041 concerning land use regulation and comprehensive planning and amending the Future Land Use and Zoning Maps of the City of Yakima as follows: changing the classification of the properties located at 2309 S. 64th Ave., Assessor's Tax Parcel Numbers: 18120513009 and 18120511001, from Low and Medium Density Residential (Future Land Use) and Single - Family (R-1) and Two -Family (R-2) Residential (Zoning) to High Density Residential (Future Land Use) and Multi -Family Residential (R-3) (Zoning); WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requires counties and cities to prepare long-range comprehensive plans pursuant to Ch. 36.70A RCW and related laws and regulations; and WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.130 provides for continuing review and evaluation of comprehensive plans and development regulations at least every five years and for the revision or amendments to such plans not more than once a year but at least once every five years, with certain exceptions; and WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.470 requires that counties and cities planning under RCW 36.70A.040 include in their development regulations a procedure for any interested person, including applicants, citizens, hearing examiners, and staff of other agencies, to suggest comprehensive plan or development regulation amendments; and WHEREAS, RCW Ch. 36.70A further requires that the suggested amendments be docketed and considered not more often than once a year, consistent with the provisions of RCW 36.70A.130; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2004, the City Council enacted Ch. 16.10 YMC to provide procedures and criteria for amending and updating the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, Cottonwood Partners LCC, submitted an application requesting that the classification of the properties legally described in Exhibit "B" and located at 2309 S. 64th Ave. (Parcel Numbers: 18120513009 & 18120511001) be changed from Low and Medium Density Residential (Future Land Use) and Single -Family (R- 1) and Two -Family (R-2) Residential (Zoning) to High Density Residential (Future Land Use) and Multi -Family Residential (R-3) (Zoning) through amendment of the City Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Rezone process (hereinafter "CPA #007- 15", and RZ #007-15); and WHEREAS, pursuant to YMC § 16.10.030, the SEPA Administrative Official issued a Determination of Nonsignificance for this Future Land Use Map Amendment and concurrent rezone in accordance with WAC 197-11-355, as required under the State Environmental Policy Act; and WHEREAS, in accordance with YMC Chapter 16.10, the Yakima Planning Commission held appropriate meetings and hearings to review and consider the requested comprehensive plan amendments and concurrent rezones; and WHEREAS, pursuant to YMC § 16.10.080 and the approval criteria set forth in YMC §§ 16.10.040, and 15.23.030(D) the Yakima Planning Commission made a recommendation to the City Council that the requested Comprehensive Plan amendment and concurrent Rezone described above be approved; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the findings of the Yakima Planning Commission set forth in the recommendations in response to the requirements of the Yakima Municipal Code ("YMC") §§ 16.10.040, and 15.23.030(D) are correct and appropriate, and that the same should be adopted by the City Council as its findings herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to YMC § 16.10.090, on December 1, 2015, a public hearing regarding the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and concurrent rezone described above was held before a meeting of the City Council; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to enact the following and to approve the requested Comprehensive Plan A mendment and concurrent Rezone described above, now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Subject to the specific terms of this ordinance, the Yakima City Council adopts the November 9, 2015, findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Yakima Planning Commission for CPA #007-15, and RZ #007-15. A copy of said recommendation is attached as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. The official Future Land Use Map of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map shall be amended or modified to reclassify the subject real properties set forth herein consistent with the above sections of this ordinance. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this ordinance with the Yakima County Auditor. Section 4. Severability: If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL at a regular meeting and signed and approved this 1st day of December, 2015. 71:14 Micah Caey, Mayor ATTEST: cli Steph - - s, Act g City Clerk Publication Date: December 4, 2015 Effective Date: January 3, 2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOANENT DEPARTMENT Planning Division 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor Yakima, Wash ingup 98901 Phone (509) 575-6183 • Fax (509) 575-6105 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • hnp://www.yakinsawa.gov/.cervices/planning/ Exhibit A YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL FOR THE 2015 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENTS AND REZONES November 10, 2015 WHEREAS The City of Yakima adopted the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan in December 2006 and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance in March 2015; and WHEREAS The Washington Growth Management Act and local ordinances provide a process for the annual review of amendments to the Plan as requested by citizens, property owners and/or local government; and WHEREAS For the 2015 amendment review process, the Department of Community Development received nine applications for consideration for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map and nine concurrent rezones to the YMC Title 15 Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS Under the provisions of YMC 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission is responsible for the review of these applications and for recommending the approval, modification or denial of each request; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission held study sessions to review the Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA) and Zoning map amendments on July 27, 2015, August 3, 2015, and August 17, 2015 and the open record public hearings were held on October 27, 28, and 29, 2015; and WHEREAS All required public notice of these applications was provided in accordance with the provisions of YMC 15.11.090, YMC 16.05.010 — 050 and YMC 16.10.070; and WHEREAS Each CPA was considered for Environmental Review (SEPA), with a DNS issued for four proposals on June 30, 2015, and for the remaining five proposals on July 1, 2015, Yakima Code Administration (509) 575-6126 • Planning (509) 575-6183 • Office of Neighborhood & Development Services (509) 575-6101 „', with the respective 14 -day appeal periods ending on either July 14, 2015 or July 15, 2015. No appeals were received; and WHEREAS The recommendations for these nine Future Land Use Map amendments, and text amendment are based upon the criteria specified in YMC 16.10.040; and WHEREAS The recommendations for the nine concurrent rezones are based upon the criteria specified in YMC Subsection 15.23.030(E); and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission concluded its consideration of eight applications on October 27, October 28, and October 29, 2015. Continued public hearing on proposal by applicant "What the Hay" (File numbers CPA#004-15 and RZ#004-15), was scheduled for November 16, 2015. Now therefore, the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings and recommendations of APPROVAL, for 6 of 9 proposals, to the Yakima City Council: FILE NUMBER: CPA # 001-15, RZ#001-15 APPLICANT: Elves Family Investments, LLC LOCATION: Vicinity of South 40th Avenue & Nob Hill Boulevard PARCEL NO: 181327-31400 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 27, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The applicant requests a change the Future Land Use Map designation of one parcel from High Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and a concurrent rezone from Multi -Family Residential (R-3) to Local Business (B-2). The subject property is located on the south side of Nob Hill Boulevard along the growing commercial corridor. The subject property is directly west of the O'Reilly's auto 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 2 retail shop, which is located on the southwest corner of Nob Hill Boulevard and South 40th Avenue a major intersection. The requested change in land use designation from High Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial is consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting many of the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. This proposal will bring the zoning designation into conformance with adjacent property to the east and along the commercial corridor of Nob Hill Boulevard. All required public utilities (sewer, water, irrigation, street lighting and fire hydrants) are presently available to the property. This is a relatively minor request and does not appear to present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. Because of the small land area involved, there are no regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. This proposal meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for better compatibility and consistency with adjacent property, and commercial corridor, directs infill within the city limits, and it fulfills a public need for additional commercial property required to support the furtherance of local economic development efforts. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. The amendment is minor in nature. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by this amendment request. 3. No written comments or testimony were received in opposition to the proposed action. 4. The property is currently served by all necessary public utilities need for future industrial development. 5. Approval of this request will not affect the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan applications. 6. The request fulfills the need for additional commercially zoned property for the furtherance of local economic development efforts. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 27, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request from High Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial, and APPROVAL of the Rezone request from 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 3 Multi -Family Residential (R-3) to Local Business (B-2). The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. FILE NUMBER: CPA # 002-15, RZ#002-15 APPLICANT: Larry Hull LOCATION: 402 Division Street PARCEL NOS: 181325-11006, -11007, 11400 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 29, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The applicant requests a change in the Future Land Use Map designation from Industrial to General Commercial and a concurrent rezone from Light Industrial (M-1) to General Commercial (GC). The subject property consists of three parcels totaling 2.92 acres, which were merged to one parcel in May, 2015. The existing building located on this site predated the City's Zoning Ordinance. The 24,000 square foot building was originally built in 1976 to be used as office space. Although the property was zoned Industrial in 1977, the property has never been used for industrial purposes. The property has direct access to two arterial roads, Division Street and S. 3rd Avenue, and in close proximity to S. 5th Avenue. This site is located just four blocks from the Central Business District, and in close proximity to Lions Park, Yakima Regional Medical Center and the Burlington Northern rail -line. All utilities and services are available throughout the site. The 8- inch sewer main and 8 -inch water mains surrounding the site have adequately served this office use and are adequate for future capacities. Additionally, the site is served by Yakima Police and Fire Departments. This mapping amendment better implements applicable Comprehensive Plan policies and as stated in the staff report, because it meets ten Goals and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. This is a relatively minor request and does not appear to present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. Because of the small land area involved, there are no regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 4 This proposal meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for better compatibility and consistency with adjacent properties. Given that the site has been historically used as an office building, and provides jobs for Yakima, its continuation as an office building is good for the public, this change provides security to the property owner, and brings certainty to the neighborhood that this property will remain in office use, and not be developed into a more intense industrial use in the future. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone are minor in nature and appropriate for the area. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by the approval of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone request. 3. The requested Rezone better supports the current use of the property. 4. The property is currently served by all necessary public utilities. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 29, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request from Industrial to General Commercial and APPROVAL of the Rezone request from Light Industrial (M-1) to General Commercial (GC). The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. FILE NUMBER: CPA # 003-15, RZ#003-15 APPLICANT: Super Cold Storage, LLC LOCATION: Vicinity of North 16th Avenue & River Road PARCEL NOS: 181313-22012, -22015 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 28, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The applicant requests a change the Future Land Use Map designation of two parcels from Regional Commercial to Industrial and a concurrent rezone from Large Convenience Center (LCC) to Light Industrial (M-1). The subject property is located south of State Highway 12, and east of North 16th Avenue. The property is near the Washington Fruit and Produce Company's existing industrial development off of River Rd. This is a growing industrial region, which is 2019 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 5 evident in the adjacent area to the east which has successfully transitioned from Regional Commercial to Industrial, as approved during the 2012 and 2014 annual Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment cycles. The requested change in land use designation from Regional Commercial to Industrial is consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting many of the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. This proposal will bring the zoning designation into conformance with adjacent industrial properties. All required public utilities (sewer, water, irrigation, street lighting and fire hydrants) are presently available to the property and at industrial capacities. This is a relatively minor request and does not appear to present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. Because of the small land area involved, there are no regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. This proposal meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for better compatibility and consistency with adjacent properties, directs infill within the city limits, and it fulfills a public need for additional large scale Tight industrial property required to support the furtherance of local economic development efforts. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. Notwithstanding its size, the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone are minor in nature. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by these requests. 3. No written comments or testimony were received in opposition to the proposed applications. 4. The property is currently served by all necessary public utilities need for future industrial development. 5. Approval of these applications will not affect the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan applications. 6. The request fulfills the need for additional large scale industrially zoned property for the furtherance of local economic development efforts. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 28, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request from Regional 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 6 Commercial to Industrial and APPROVAL of the Rezone request from Large Convenience Center (LCC) to Light Industrial (M-1). The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. FILE NUMBER: CPA # 006-15, RZ#006-15 APPLICANT: Westwood West Corporation LOCATION: Vicinity of 64th Avenue & Tieton Drive PARCEL NOS: Sixteen Parcels 181328-22428 and 181329-11427 through -11441 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 28, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The applicant requests a change the Future Land Use designation of 16 parcels from Low Density Residential to Professional Office, Regional Commercial, Medium -Density Residential, and High Density Residential, and change in zoning from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Professional Business (B-1), Small Convenience Center (SCC), Two -Family Residential (R-2), and Multi -Family Residential (R-3). The subject property includes sixteen parcels located in the vicinity of 64th Avenue and Tieton Drive, the parcels are currently occupied by Westwood Golf Course. The requested changes in land use designation are consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting many of the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. This amendment will bring infill and economic development to the neighborhood that is compatible with the surrounding uses. The amendment helps to fix the deficiency in the City's balance of land uses, specifically the availability of Multi -Family (R-3) zoning. It will provide small convenience shopping center, and other office space in the area, and economic development and jobs. The Targe parcels are a great opportunity for infill, as the surrounding areas are generally at build -out capacity for development. All required public utilities (sewer, water, irrigation, street lighting and fire hydrants) are presently available to the property. This is a complex request but does not appear to present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. There are no identified regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 7 contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. This amendment will help increase the amount of Professional Office/Professional Business (B-1), Regional Commercial/Small Convenience Center (SCC), Medium -density Residential/Two-Family Residential (R-2) and High-density Residential/Multi-family Residential (R-3), while decreasing the imbalance between available land use categories. This amendment meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for increase in the deficient R-3 zoned property in the City of Yakima, directs infill within the city limits, and it fulfills a public need for additional commercial property required to support the furtherance of local economic development efforts. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. The proposed Comprehensive Plan and Rezone applications are complex in nature, but appropriate for the area. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by these requests. 3. The properties are currently served by all necessary public utilities need for future development. 4. Approval of these requests will not significantly affect the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan, and Rezone applications. 5. These requests fulfills the need for additional High Density Residential, and commercially zoned property for the furtherance of local economic development efforts. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 28, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of both the Comprehensive Plan and Rezone request. The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. FILE NUMBER: CPA # 007-15, RZ#007-15 APPLICANT: Cottonwood Partners, LLC LOCATION: Vicinity of South 64th Avenue and Occidental Rd PARCEL NOS: 181205-11001, -13009 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 29, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 8 FINDINGS The applicant requests a change in the Future Land Use designation of two parcels from Low and Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential, and change the zoning from Single and Two -Family Residential (R-1) & (R-2) to Multi -Family Residential (R-3). The subject property includes two parcels located at 2309 S. 64th Ave., the parcels are currently occupied by a single-family home and several accessory buildings. The requested changes in land use designation are consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting many of the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. This amendment will provide an increased opportunity to provide affordable housing, and will address an identified deficiency in the City's Comprehensive Plan by providing an increase in the total amount of buildable Multi -Family (R-3) zoning. All required public utilities (sewer, water, irrigation, street lighting and fire hydrants) are presently available to serve the property. This request does not present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. There are no identified regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. This amendment will help increase the amount of High-density Residential/Multi-family Residential (R-3) zoning, while decreasing the City's need for more R-3 property to meet the Growth Management 20 year planning horizon. This amendment meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for increase the deficient R-3 zoned property in the City of Yakima, directs infill within the city limits, and fulfills a public need for additional affordable housing. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone are minor in nature and appropriate for the area. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by the approval of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone request. 3. The requested Rezone better supports the current use of the property. 4. The property can be appropriately served by all necessary public utilities. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 29, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 9 APPROVAL of both the Comprehensive Plan and Rezone request. The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. FILE NUMBER: CPA # 009-15, RZ#009-15 APPLICANT: Johnson Family Century 21, LLC LOCATION: Vicinity of Summitview Avenue & North 56th Avenues PARCEL NO: 181321-13468 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 28, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The applicant requests a change the Future Land Use Map designation of a portion of one parcel from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and a concurrent rezone from Two -Family Residential (R-2) to Local Business (B-2). The subject property is located on the north side of Summitview, and west of N. 56th Avenue. Its current use is an orchard; however, has been difficult to farm due to the encroachment of urban development, and increased traffic on Summitview Avenue makes moving equipment difficult and unsafe for the property owner. The requested change in land use designation from Medium Density to Neighborhood Commercial is consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting many of the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. All required public utilities (sewer, water, irrigation, street lighting and fire hydrants) are presently available to the property. This is a relatively minor request and does not appear to present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. Because of the small land area involved, 4.25 acres, there are no regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. This proposal meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for better compatibility and consistency with adjacent property, and commercial corridor, directs infill within the city limits, and it fulfills a public need for additional commercial property required to support the 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 10 furtherance of local economic development efforts, and serve the surrounding neighborhoods. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. The Comprehensive Plan and Rezone are minor in nature. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by these amendment requests. 3. The property is currently served by all necessary public utilities need for future commercial development. 4. Approval of this request will not affect the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan and Rezone applications. 5. The request fulfills the need for additional commercially zoned property for the furtherance of local economic development efforts. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 28, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and APPROVAL of the Rezone request from Two -Family Residential to Local Business (B-2) The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. Having made the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions, and after consideration of the cumulative impact of all nine proposals, the Planning Commission hereby renders its RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL The Planning Commission of the City of Yakima, having received and considered all evidence and testimony presented at public hearing, and having received and reviewed the record herein, hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Yakima APPROVE the six Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA#001-15, CPA #002-15, CPA#003-15, CPA#006-15, CPA#007-15, CPA#009-15) and concurrent rezones (RZ#001-15, RZ#002-15; RZ#003-15, RZ#006-15, RZ#007-15, RZ#009-15). RECOMMENDED and signed this 10th day of November, 2015. By. / A-- 2015 Yakirna Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations Scott Clark, Vice Chairman for the Yakima Planning Commission 11 EXHIBIT "B" LEGAL DESCRIPTION CPA#007-15 and RZ#007-15 Cottonwood Partners, LLC, Tax Parcel Number: 181205-13009 BEG NE COR GOV LOT 2,TH S 1578.8 FT,THW 565.72 FT TO 64TH AVE,TH N AL AVE TON LN GOV LOT 2,TH E TO BEG EX W RY &CO RD R/WLN GOVT LOT 2, TH E TO POB. Tax Parcel Number: 181205-11001 GOV LOT 1 January 22, 2016 Return To: Yakima City Clerk 129 North Second Street Yakima, WA 98901 Document Title: 11* III 1111111 FILE# 7897991 YAKIMA COUNTY, WA 01/22/2016 02:50:44PM ORDINANCE PAGES: 17 CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING ORD # 2015-041 Recording Fee: 89.00 Ordinance No. 2015-041 (CPA #007-15) 2015 Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan map and zoning Grantor: City of Yakima Grantee: The Public ABBREVIATED DESCRIPTION: Ordinance changing classification and zoning of property located in the vicinity of S. 64th Avenue and Occidental Road PARCEL NUMBERS: 181205-13009 and 181205-11001 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tax Parcel Number: 181205-13009 Beginning at the Northeast corner of Government Lot 2 of Section 5, Township 12 North, Range 18, E.W.M.; thence West along the North line of said lot, to the East right of way line of Yakima Valley Transportation Company as the same existed on December 1, 1936; thence South 1610.05 feet, more or less, to a point 401.2 feet North of the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 5; thence East parallel with said South line, 549.75 feet, more or less, to the East line of the Southwest '/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North along said East line to the point of beginning; Except those portions conveyed to Yakima County for road under Auditor's File Nos. 2934331 and 2962906, respectively, records of Yakima County, Washington. Situate in Yakima County, Washington. Tax Parcel Number: 181205-11001 Government Lot 1, Section 5, Township 12 North, Range 18, E.W.M. Situate in Yakima County, Washington AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2015-041 concerning land use regulation and comprehensive planning and amending the Future Land Use and Zoning Maps of the City of Yakima as follows: changing the classification of the properties located at 2309 S. 64th Ave., Assessor's Tax Parcel Numbers: 18120513009 and 18120511001, from Low and Medium Density Residential (Future Land Use) and Single - Family (R-1) and Two -Family (R-2) Residential (Zoning) to High Density Residential (Future Land Use) and Multi -Family Residential (R-3) (Zoning); WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requires counties and cities to prepare long-range comprehensive plans pursuant to Ch. 36.70A RCW and related laws and regulations; and WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.130 provides for continuing review and evaluation of comprehensive plans and development regulations at least every five years and for the revision or amendments to such plans not more than once a year but at least once every five years, with certain exceptions; and WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.470 requires that counties and cities planning under RCW 36.70A.040 include in their development regulations a procedure for any interested person, including applicants, citizens, hearing examiners, and staff of other agencies, to suggest comprehensive plan or development regulation amendments; and WHEREAS, RCW Ch. 36.70A further requires that the suggested amendments be docketed and considered not more often than once a year, consistent with the provisions of RCW 36.70A.130; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2004, the City Council enacted Ch. 16.10 YMC to provide procedures and criteria for amending and updating the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, Cottonwood Partners LCC, submitted an application requesting that the classification of the properties legally described in Exhibit "B" and located at 2309 S. 64th Ave. (Parcel Numbers: 18120513009 & 18120511001) be changed from Low and Medium Density Residential (Future Land Use) and Single -Family (R- 1) and Two -Family (R-2) Residential (Zoning) to High Density Residential (Future Land Use) and Multi -Family Residential (R-3) (Zoning) through amendment of the City Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Rezone process (hereinafter "CPA #007- 15", and RZ #007-15); and WHEREAS, pursuant to YMC § 16.10.030, the SEPA Administrative Official issued a Determination of Nonsignificance for this Future Land Use Map Amendment and concurrent rezone in accordance with WAC 197-11-355, as required under the State Environmental Policy Act; and WHEREAS, in accordance with YMC Chapter 16.10, the Yakima Planning Commission held appropriate meetings and hearings to review and consider the requested comprehensive plan amendments and concurrent rezones; and WHEREAS, pursuant to YMC § 16.10.080 and the approval criteria set forth in YMC §§ 16.10.040, and 15.23.030(D) the Yakima Planning Commission made a recommendation to the City Council that the requested Comprehensive Plan amendment and concurrent Rezone described above be approved; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the findings of the Yakima Planning Commission set forth in the recommendations in response to the requirements of the Yakima Municipal Code ("YMC") §§ 16.10.040, and 15.23.030(D) are correct and appropriate, and that the same should be adopted by the City Council as its findings herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to YMC § 16.10.090, on December 1, 2015, a public hearing regarding the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and concurrent rezone described above was held before a meeting of the City Council; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to enact the following and to approve the requested Comprehensive Plan A mendment and concurrent Rezone described above, now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Subject to the specific terms of this ordinance, the Yakima City Council adopts the November 9, 2015, findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Yakima Planning Commission for CPA #007-15, and RZ #007-15. A copy of said recommendation is attached as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. The official Future Land Use Map of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map shall be amended or modified to reclassify the subject real properties set forth herein consistent with the above sections of this ordinance. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this ordinance with the Yakima County Auditor. Section 4. Severability: If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 5. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL at a regular meeting and signed and approved this 1St day of December, 2015. Micah Cawley,14ayor ATTEST: i Stephe s, Actt g City Clerk Publication Date: December 4, 2015 Effective Date: January 3, 2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planning Division 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor Yakima, Wash blot: 98901 Phone (509) 575-6183 • Fax (509) 575-6105 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • http://www.yakintawa.gov/services/planning/ Exhibit A YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL FOR THE 2015 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENTS AND REZONES November 10, 2015 WHEREAS The City of Yakima adopted the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan in December 2006 and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance in March 2015; and WHEREAS The Washington Growth Management Act and local ordinances provide a process for the annual review of amendments to the Plan as requested by citizens, property owners and/or local government; and WHEREAS For the 2015 amendment review process, the Department of Community Development received nine applications for consideration for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map and nine concurrent rezones to the YMC Title 15 Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS Under the provisions of YMC 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission is responsible for the review of these applications and for recommending the approval, modification or denial of each request; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission held study sessions to review the Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA) and Zoning map amendments on July 27, 2015, August 3, 2015, and August 17, 2015 and the open record public hearings were held on October 27, 28, and 29, 2015; and WHEREAS All required public notice of these applications was provided in accordance with the provisions of YMC 15.11.090, YMC 16.05.010 — 050 and YMC 16.10.070; and WHEREAS Each CPA was considered for Environmental Review (SEPA), with a DNS issued for four proposals on June 30, 2015, and for the remaining five proposals on July 1, 2015, Yakima Code Administration (509) 575-6126 • Planning (509) 575-6183 •Office of Neighborhood & Development Services (509) 575-6101 with the respective 14 -day appeal periods ending on either July 14, 2015 or July 15, 2015. No appeals were received; and WHEREAS The recommendations for these nine Future Land Use Map amendments, and text amendment are based upon the criteria specified in YMC 16.10.040; and WHEREAS The recommendations for the nine concurrent rezones are based upon the criteria specified in YMC Subsection 15.23.030(E); and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission concluded its consideration of eight applications on October 27, October 28, and October 29, 2015. Continued public hearing on proposal by applicant "What the Hay" (File numbers CPA#004-15 and RZ#004-15), was scheduled for November 16, 2015. Now therefore, the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings and recommendations of APPROVAL, for 6 of 9 proposals, to the Yakima City Council: FILE NUMBER: CPA # 001-15, RZ#001-15 APPLICANT: Elves Family Investments, LLC LOCATION: Vicinity of South 40th Avenue & Nob Hill Boulevard PARCEL NO: 181327-31400 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 27, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The applicant requests a change the Future Land Use Map designation of one parcel from High Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and a concurrent rezone from Multi -Family Residential (R-3) to Local Business (B-2). The subject property is located on the south side of Nob Hill Boulevard along the growing commercial corridor. The subject property is directly west of the O'Reilly's auto 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 2 retail shop, which is located on the southwest corner of Nob Hill Boulevard and South 40(h Avenue a major intersection. The requested change in land use designation from High Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial is consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting many of the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. This proposal will bring the zoning designation into conformance with adjacent property to the east and along the commercial corridor of Nob Hill Boulevard. All required public utilities (sewer, water, irrigation, street lighting and fire hydrants) are presently available to the property. This is a relatively minor request and does not appear to present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. Because of the small land area involved, there are no regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. This proposal meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for better compatibility and consistency with adjacent property, and commercial corridor, directs infill within the city limits, and it fulfills a public need for additional commercial property required to support the furtherance of local economic development efforts. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. The amendment is minor in nature. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by this amendment request. 3. No written comments or testimony were received in opposition to the proposed action. 4. The property is currently served by all necessary public utilities need for future industrial development. 5. Approval of this request will not affect the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan applications. 6. The request fulfills the need for additional commercially zoned property for the furtherance of local economic development efforts. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 27, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request from High Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial, and APPROVAL of the Rezone request from 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 3 Multi -Family Residential (R-3) to Local Business (B-2). The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. FILE NUMBER: CPA # 002-15, RZ#002-15 APPLICANT: Larry Hull LOCATION: 402 Division Street PARCEL NOS: 181325-11006, -11007, 11400 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 29, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The applicant requests a change in the Future Land Use Map designation from Industrial to General Commercial and a concurrent rezone from Light Industrial (M-1) to General Commercial (GC). The subject property consists of three parcels totaling 2,92 acres, which were merged to one parcel in May, 2015. The existing building located on this site predated the City's Zoning Ordinance. The 24,000 square foot building was originally built in 1976 to be used as office space. Although the property was zoned Industrial in 1977, the property has never been used for industrial purposes. The property has direct access to two arterial roads, Division Street and S. 3rd Avenue, and in close proximity to S. 5th Avenue. This site is located just four blocks from the Central Business District, and in close proximity to Lions Park, Yakima Regional Medical Center and the Burlington Northern rail -line. All utilities and services are available throughout the site. The 8- inch sewer main and 8 -inch water mains surrounding the site have adequately served this office use and are adequate for future capacities. Additionally, the site is served by Yakima Police and Fire Departments. This mapping amendment better implements applicable Comprehensive Plan policies and as stated in the staff report, because it meets ten Goals and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. This is a relatively minor request and does not appear to present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. Because of the small land area involved, there are no regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 4 This proposal meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for better compatibility and consistency with adjacent properties. Given that the site has been historically used as an office building, and provides jobs for Yakima, its continuation as an office building is good for the public, this change provides security to the property owner, and brings certainty to the neighborhood that this property will remain in office use, and not be developed into a more intense industrial use in the future. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone are minor in nature and appropriate for the area. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by the approval of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone request. 3. The requested Rezone better supports the current use of the property. 4. The property is currently served by all necessary public utilities. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 29, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request from Industrial to General Commercial and APPROVAL of the Rezone request from Light Industrial (M-1) to General Commercial (GC). The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. FILE NUMBER: CPA # 003-15, RZ#003-15 APPLICANT: Super Cold Storage, LLC LOCATION: Vicinity of North 16th Avenue & River Road PARCEL NOS: 181313-22012, -22015 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 28, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The applicant requests a change the Future Land Use Map designation of two parcels from Regional Commercial to Industrial and a concurrent rezone from Large Convenience Center (LCC) to Light Industrial (M-1). The subject property is located south of State Highway 12, and east of North 16th Avenue. The property is near the Washington Fruit and Produce Company's existing industrial development off of River Rd. This is a growing industrial region, which is 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 5 evident in the adjacent area to the east which has successfully transitioned from Regional Commercial to Industrial, as approved during the 2012 and 2014 annual Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment cycles. The requested change in land use designation from Regional Commercial to Industrial is consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting many of the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. This proposal will bring the zoning designation into conformance with adjacent industrial properties. All required public utilities (sewer, water, irrigation, street lighting and fire hydrants) are presently available to the property and at industrial capacities. This is a relatively minor request and does not appear to present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. Because of the small land area involved, there are no regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. This proposal meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for better compatibility and consistency with adjacent properties, directs infill within the city limits, and it fulfills a public need for additional large scale Tight industrial property required to support the furtherance of local economic development efforts. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. Notwithstanding its size, the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone are minor in nature. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by these requests. 3. No written comments or testimony were received in opposition to the proposed applications. 4. The property is currently served by all necessary public utilities need for future industrial development. 5. Approval of these applications will not affect the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan applications. 6. The request fulfills the need for additional large scale industrially zoned property for the furtherance of local economic development efforts. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 28, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request from Regional 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 6 Commercial to Industrial and APPROVAL of the Rezone request from Large Convenience Center (LCC) to Light Industrial (M-1). The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. FILE NUMBER: CPA # 006-15, RZ#006-15 APPLICANT: Westwood West Corporation LOCATION: Vicinity of 64th Avenue & Tieton Drive PARCEL NOS: Sixteen Parcels 181328-22428 and 181329-11427 through -11441 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 28, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The applicant requests a change the Future Land Use designation of 16 parcels from Low Density Residential to Professional Office, Regional Commercial, Medium -Density Residential, and High Density Residential, and change in zoning from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Professional Business (B-1), Small Convenience Center (SCC), Two -Family Residential (R-2), and Multi -Family Residential (R-3). The subject property includes sixteen parcels located in the vicinity of 64th Avenue and Tieton Drive, the parcels are currently occupied by Westwood Golf Course. The requested changes in land use designation are consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting many of the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. This amendment will bring infill and economic development to the neighborhood that is compatible with the surrounding uses. The amendment helps to fix the deficiency in the City's balance of land uses, specifically the availability of Multi -Family (R-3) zoning. It will provide small convenience shopping center, and other office space in the area, and economic development and jobs. The large parcels are a great opportunity for infill, as the surrounding areas are generally at build -out capacity for development. All required public utilities (sewer, water, irrigation, street lighting and fire hydrants) are presently available to the property. This is a complex request but does not appear to present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. There are no identified regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings end Recommendations 7 contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. This amendment will help increase the amount of Professional Office/Professional Business (B-1), Regional Commercial/Small Convenience Center (SCC), Medium -density Residential/Two-Family Residential (R-2) and High-density Residential/Multi-family Residential (R-3), while decreasing the imbalance between available land use categories. This amendment meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for increase in the deficient R-3 zoned property in the City of Yakima, directs infill within the city limits, and it fulfills a public need for additional commercial property required to support the furtherance of local economic development efforts. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. The proposed Comprehensive Plan and Rezone applications are complex in nature, but appropriate for the area. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by these requests. 3. The properties are currently served by all necessary public utilities need for future development. 4. Approval of these requests will not significantly affect the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan, and Rezone applications. 5. These requests fulfills the need for additional High Density Residential, and commercially zoned property for the furtherance of local economic development efforts. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 28, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of both the Comprehensive Plan and Rezone request. The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. FILE NUMBER: CPA # 007-15, RZ#007-15 APPLICANT: Cottonwood Partners, LLC LOCATION: Vicinity of South 64th Avenue and Occidental Rd PARCEL NOS: 181205-11001, -13009 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 29, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 8 FINDINGS The applicant requests a change in the Future Land Use designation of two parcels from Low and Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential, and change the zoning from Single and Two -Family Residential (R-1) & (R-2) to Multi -Family Residential (R-3). The subject property includes two parcels located at 2309 S. 64th Ave., the parcels are currently occupied by a single-family home and several accessory buildings. The requested changes in land use designation are consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting many of the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. This amendment will provide an increased opportunity to provide affordable housing, and will address an identified deficiency in the City's Comprehensive Plan by providing an increase in the total amount of buildable Multi -Family (R-3) zoning. All required public utilities (sewer, water, irrigation, street lighting and fire hydrants) are presently available to serve the property. This request does not present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. There are no identified regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. This amendment will help increase the amount of High-density Residential/Multi-family Residential (R-3) zoning, while decreasing the City's need for more R-3 property to meet the Growth Management 20 year planning horizon. This amendment meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for increase the deficient R-3 zoned property in the City of Yakima, directs infill within the city limits, and fulfills a public need for additional affordable housing. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone are minor in nature and appropriate for the area. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by the approval of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone request. 3. The requested Rezone better supports the current use of the property. 4. The property can be appropriately served by all necessary public utilities. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 29, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 9 APPROVAL of both the Comprehensive Plan and Rezone request. The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. FILE NUMBER: CPA # 009-15, RZ#009-15 APPLICANT: Johnson Family Century 21, LLC LOCATION: Vicinity of Summitview Avenue & North 56th Avenues PARCEL NO: 181321-13468 Based upon a view of the site, the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on October 28, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The applicant requests a change the Future Land Use Map designation of a portion of one parcel from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and a concurrent rezone from Two -Family Residential (R-2) to Local Business (B-2). The subject property is located on the north side of Summitview, and west of N. 56th Avenue. Its current use is an orchard; however, has been difficult to farm due to the encroachment of urban development, and increased traffic on Summitview Avenue makes moving equipment difficult and unsafe for the property owner. The requested change in land use designation from Medium Density to Neighborhood Commercial is consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting many of the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. All required public utilities (sewer, water, irrigation, street lighting and fire hydrants) are presently available to the property. This is a relatively minor request and does not appear to present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. Because of the small land area involved, 4.25 acres, there are no regionally significant issues related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments. This proposal meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will allow for better compatibility and consistency with adjacent property, and commercial corridor, directs infill within the city limits, and it fulfills a public need for additional commercial property required to support the 2015 Yakima Planning Conunission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations 10 furtherance of local economic development efforts, and serve the surrounding neighborhoods. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1. The Comprehensive Plan and Rezone are minor in nature. 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by these amendment requests. 3. The property is currently served by all necessary public utilities need for future commercial development. 4. Approval of this request will not affect the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan and Rezone applications. 5. The request fulfills the need for additional commercially zoned property for the furtherance of local economic development efforts. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, on October 28, 2015, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial and APPROVAL of the Rezone request from Two -Family Residential to Local Business (B-2) The motion carried by a 6/0 vote. Having made the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions, and after consideration of the cumulative impact of all nine proposals, the Planning Commission hereby renders its RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL The Planning Commission of the City of Yakima, having received and considered all evidence and testimony presented at public hearing, and having received and reviewed the record herein, hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Yakima APPROVE the six Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA#001-15, CPA #002-15, CPA#003-15, CPA#006-15, CPA#007-15, CPA#009-15) and concurrent rezones (RZ#001-15, RZ#002-15; RZ#003-15, RZ#006-15, RZ#007-15, RZ#009-15). RECOMMENDED and signed this 10th day of November, 2015. 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Amendment Findings and Recommendations By: Scott Clark, Vice Chairman for the Yakima Planning Commission 11 EXHIBIT "B" LEGAL DESCRIPTION CPA#007-15 and RZ#007-15 Cottonwood Partners, LLC, Tax Parcel Number: 181205-13009 BEG NE COR GOV LOT 2,TH S 1578.8 FT,THW 565.72 FT TO 64TH AVE,TH N AL AVE TON LN GOV LOT 2,TH E TO BEG EX W RY &CO RD R/WLN GOVT LOT 2, TH E TO POB. Tax Parcel Number: 181205-11001 GOV LOT 1 ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: '1111111 1, nun 11,1:1141r10 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 14. For Meeting of: December 1, 2015 Public hearing and ordinance consideration of the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation concerning a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone request submitted by Cottonwood Partners, LLC (CPA#007-15, RZ#007-15), changing the classification of the property located in the vicinity of S. 64th Ave & Occidental Rd Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner (509) 575-6163 On April 30, 2015, Cottonwood Partners LCC submitted an application requesting that the classification of the properties located at 2309 S. 64th Ave. (Parcel Numbers: 18120513009 & 18120511001) be changed from Low and Medium Density Residential (Future Land Use) and Single -Family (R-1) and Two -Family (R-2) Residential (Zoning) to High Density Residential (Future Land Use) and Multi -Family Residential (R-3) (Zoning) through amendment of the City Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and Rezone. On November 10, 2015, the City of Yakima Planning Commission held an open record public hearing on the proposed applications and after taking public testimony recommended approval of both applications to the Yakima City Council. Therefore, the Yakima City Council is now being asked to hold an open record public hearing on the Planning Commission's recommendation on the Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment application, and a separate public meeting to consider the Planning Commission's Rezone recommendation. Resolution: Ordinance: X Other (Specify): Contract: Contract Term: Start Date: End Date: Item Budgeted: Amount: Funding Source/Fiscal Impact: Strategic Priority: Improve the Built Environment Insurance Required? No Mail to: Phone: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: RECOMMENDATION: City Manager The City of Yakima Planning Commission recommended approval of both Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment CPA#007-15 and Rezone RZ#007-15 on November 10, 2015. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date D Proposed Ordinance ......CIPA007-15Cottonwood 11/23/2015 D Exhibit. A YIPC IFindings & IRecommendatlion 11/23/2015 D B Desc CPA007-15 11/23/2015 D CompOete Record is OnOnne 11/20/2015 Type Ordinance lExhibit lExhibit IBackup Materna° The complete record is on file in the City Clerk's Office and on-line at: VVIICV W •u� u under Quick Links