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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-2024 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 Call to Order Chair Place called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: Chair Mary Place, Vice -Chair Anne Knapp, Jeff Baker, Charles Hitchcock, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Colleda Monick, Philip Ostriem, Kevin Rangel, Arthur Salido, Shelley White YPC Members Absent: Frieda Stephens (excused) Staff Present: Trevor Martin; Planning Manager, Eric Crowell; Senior Planner, Connor Kennedy; Associate Planner, Eva Rivera; Planning Technician City Council Liaison: Rick Glenn, Janice Deccio (both absent) Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Martin announced the following: • The RFPQ for the periodic update and climate resilience is out and due by October 7. Action Items: Item City email address for Commissioners Assigned Trevor Martin Status Pending Update YPC Bylaws Trevor Martin Commission Roles & Commissioners Knapp & Responsibilities Hughes -Mickel In Progress In Progress Public Comment — Bill Hordan, provided public comment. Approval of Minutes from July 10 and July 24, 2024 - It was motioned by Commissioner Ostriem and seconded by Commissioner Baker to approve the meeting minutes of July 10. The motion carried unanimously. It was motioned by Commissioner Baker and seconded by Commissioner Ostriem to approve the amended minutes of July 24, which included changing the wording from "Commissioner Monick was elected" to "Commissioner Monick was nominated," and adding a specific date under the middle housing section instead of using "on time" for the update of the city code. Commissioner Knapp requested adding a footer to meeting minutes. Study Session CPA#004-24, RZ#004-24, City of Yakima — Senior Planner, Eric Crowell, informed the commission this was a proposed change to the Future Land Use map designation for three parcels from Low Density Residential to Commercial Mixed -Use and a concurrent rezone from Suburban Residential (SR) to General Commercial (GC). The intent of the rezone is to allow the operation of mental health services clinics adjacent to Camp Hope, however, that project will be reviewed in a separate process. He proceeded with a PowerPoint presentation that included maps of the subject property. The commissioners asked questions regarding the proposal. Konner Hopkins, Executive Director of the Yakima Greenway, provided comment and passed around some documents for the commission to review. Mark Kettner, Chief Financial Officer of Comprehensive Mental Health, provided comment and answered questions from the commissioners. Public Hearing PLP#003-23 — Columbia Ridge Homes "Plat of Rainer Court Ph.5" — Senior Planner Crowell, began the hearing with a staff report regarding the preliminary long plat for Rainier Court Phase 5 to subdivide 9.64 acres into 22 single-family lots in the R-1 zoning district. -1- 09-11-2024 YPC Minutes The staff report recommended approval of the preliminary long plat, subject to conditions. Jeff Peters of PLSA Engineering & Surveying, representing the applicant, Columbia Ridge Homes LLC, agreed with the staffs recommendation and addressed questions from the commissioners. Justin Hellem, from Columbia Ridge Homes LLC, provided comment and answered questions. Diana Alvarez, a neighbor of the development, provided comment to the commission. Chair Place closed the hearing as there were no questions from the commissioners and then asked for a motion. Motion: To approve the request of Columbia Ridge Homes, PLP#003-23 as submitted Motioned by: Commissioner Hughes -Mickel Seconded by: Commissioner Salido Decision: The motion passed unanimously. Public Hearing CPA#002-24, RZ#002-24 - PAC Investments LLC - Before the hearing commenced, Commissioner Monick recused herself and left the council chambers. Associate Planner Connor Kennedy introduced himself and began with the Comprehensive Plan Amendment staff report. The request was to amend the Comprehensive Plan Map and rezone a split -zoned parcel from Commercial Mixed Use to Community Mixed Use. A PowerPoint presentation was provided, and staff recommended approval of the proposal. Joseph Calhoun, the representative for PAC Investments from HLA Engineering & Surveying. expressed approval of the staffs recommendation. Chair Place closed the hearing as there were no questions from the commissioners and then asked for a motion. Motion: To approve as written Motioned by: Commissioner Hitchcock Seconded by: Commissioner Hughes -Mickel Decision: The motion passed unanimously Commissioner Monick rejoined the commission for the next hearing. Public Hearing TXT#002-24, SEPA#009-24 - City of Yakima - Trevor Martin, Planning Manager, commenced with the text amendment staff report. The City of Yakima Planning Division is proposing non -project minor amendments to the City of Yakima's Municipal Code, specifically Titles 14, 15, and 16. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to further clarify the appeals process within the Yakima Municipal Code. Staff is recommending approval. The commissioners entered into discussion. Following the discussion, Chair Place asked for a motion. Motion: The Planning Commission draft findings of fact and forward the recommendation of approval to the Yakima City Council Motioned by: Commissioner Monick Seconded by: Commissioner Hitchcock Decision: The motion passed unanimously A discussion about the roles and responsibilities of the Planning Commissioners will be addressed at the next meeting. Motion: To adjourn to September 25, 2024. Motioned by: Commissioner Knapp Seconded by: Commissioner Monick Decision: The motion passed unanimously The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:50 p.m. -2- 09-11-2024 YPC Minutes //L "C.,( /o Chair Plac Date This meetin fs filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician. 3 09-11-2024 YPC Minutes