HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-2024 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
September 25, 2024
Call to Order
Chair Place called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present:
YPC Members Absent:
Staff Present:
City Council Liaison:
Chair Mary Place, Vice -Chair Anne Knapp, Jeff Baker, Leanne
Hughes -Mickel, Colleda Monick, Philip Ostriem Kevin Rangel,
Arthur Salido, Shelley White
Frieda Stephens, Charles Hitchcock (both excused)
Trevor Martin; Planning Manager, Eric Crowell; Senior Planner,
Sara Watkins; City Attorney, Eva Rivera; Planning Technician
Rick Glenn, Janice Deccio (absent)
Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Martin announced the following:
1) Reminder that the RFPQ for the periodic update and climate resilience is out, applications
are due October 7.
Approval of Minutes from August 14, 2024 - It was motioned by Commissioner Baker and
seconded by Commissioner Ostriem to approve the meeting minutes of August 14, 2024. The
motion carried unanimously.
Action Items:
Item
City email address for
Commissioners
Assigned
Trevor Martin
Update YPC Bylaws
Commission Roles &
Responsibilities
Trevor Martin
Status
Pending
Commissioners
Knapp & Hughes -
Mickel
In Progress
Completed
Public Comment — None
The item Public Hearing CPA#004-24, RZ#004-24, SEPA#007-24 — City of Yakima was
discussed out of order before its scheduled time on the agenda. — Senior Planner Crowell,
began the hearing with a staff report regarding the 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. The staff report recommended
approval. Sara Watkins, City Attorney, provided further background on the Comprehensive Plan
proposal and presented options to the commissioners for approval, denial, or approval of only
one parcel. The commissioners entered into discussion and asked questions to Senior Planner
Crowell and City Attorney Watkins. Konner Hopkins and Will Hollingbery, representing the Yakima
Greenway Foundation, testified in favor of the proposed rezone if limited to the parcel leased by
Comprehensive Healthcare, but were opposed to rezoning the entire proposed area, with
concerns regarding future commercial development within the Greenway Overlay. Jodi Daly,
representing Comprehensive Healthcare, testified in favor of the proposed rezone.
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Motion: To approve the change and future land use map designation of parcel #191329-41410
from Low Density Residential to Commercial Mixed Use and Rezone from Suburban Residential
(SR) to General Commercial (GC).
Motioned by: Commissioner Knapp
Seconded by: Commissioner White
The commission entered into discussion.
Chair Place called for a roll call vote. The results were as follows:
• Commissioner White: Yes
• Commissioner Ostriem: Yes
• Commissioner Salido: Yes
• Commissioner Baker: No
• Commissioner Rangel: Yes
• Commissioner Hughes -Mickel: Yes
• Commissioner Monick: Yes
• Commissioner Knapp: Yes
• Chair Place: Yes
The motion passed with an 8-1 vote.
Study Session — TXT#003-24, SEPA#0014-24 — Martin began the session by explaining the
proposed text amendments to the new commissioners, noting that these amendments had
previously been presented to the commission. The changes involve zoning updates in Title 15.09,
with a specific focus on the Downtown Business District and multifamily development. The
purpose of these changes is to expedite certain land uses within these areas. During the session,
the commissioners asked Martin for further clarification and posed questions regarding the
proposed updates.
Other Business —
Bylaws Discussion — Commissioner Hughes -Mickel reviewed the changes, including the
addition of new sections to address the committees now under the Planning Commission. She
and Commissioner Knapp had collaborated on these updates to the bylaws. Watkins provided
input on the revisions, clarifying what could and could not be included. Commissioner Knapp
then requested adding a meeting recap to future agendas, suggesting it would be helpful to
review key points and actions taken during each meeting. The discussion on these topics
continued. Commissioner Baker sought clarification from Watkins regarding the protocol for
visiting proposal sites with another commissioner. Watkins responded that any discussions
related to proposals should occur during YPC meetings for transparency.
Undiscussed Agenda Items:
Due to time constraints, the discussion on Permitted Land Use was not addressed and will
be carried over to a future meeting.
Motion: To adjourn to October 9, 2024.
Motioned by: Commissioner Monick
Seconded by: Commissioner Salido
Decision: The motion passed unanimously
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The meeng adjourned at approximately 4:52 PM.
Chair PISS Date
This meeti as filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician.
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