HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-09-2024 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
October 9, 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, Charles
Hitchcock, Colleda Monick, Kevin Rangel, Arthur Salido, Shelley
White
Frieda Stephens, Philip Ostriem, Leanne Hughes -Mickel (all
excused)
Trevor Martin; Planning Manager, Sara Watkins; City Attorney,
Eva Rivera; Planning Technician
Rick Glenn
Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Martin announced the following:
• The RFQ will need to be reopened as two proposals were received after the original
deadline. Staff will request that a couple of commissioners assist with reviewing the new
proposals after the updated submission deadline.
Approval of Minutes from August 28, 2024 - It was motioned by Commissioner Monick and
seconded by Commissioner Baker to approve the meeting minutes of August 28, 2024, as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
Action Items:
Item
City email address
for Commissioners
Assigned
Trevor Martin
Update YPC Bylaws
Commission Roles &
Responsibilities
Trevor Martin
Commissioners
Knapp & Hughes -
Mickel
Status
Completed
In Progress
Completed
Public Comment — None
Discussion on Class 2 & Subdivision Land Use Reviews — Bill Hordan provided comments
on some of the proposed changes before the study session. Planning Manager Martin then
explained the various types of land uses and described how he developed the proposed
changes in response to State Bill 5290, which aims to shorten processing times for permitted
land use applications. He noted that public comments would further reduce the timeline. The
commissioners discussed the proposed changes, including the impact of removing most Type 2
land uses and the associated public comment process, particularly for subdivisions.
Bylaw Redline Review — City Attorney Sara Watkins reviewed changes to the bylaws and
addressed questions from the commissioners. Planning Manager Martin also responded to
additional questions. Chair Place concluded the discussion and called for a motion.
Motion: To approve the bylaws as amended
Motioned by: Commissioner Baker
Seconded by: Commissioner Salido
Decision: The motion passed unanimously
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Chair Place volunteered to attend the Council meeting where the amended bylaws would be
presented.
Other Business — Commissioner White inquired about holding a Planning Commission
meeting before Thanksgiving. It was agreed to forgo the meeting.
Commission Meeting Recap:
• Minutes were approved.
• Class 2 and subdivision study session scheduled again in two weeks.
• Bylaws amendments were approved.
Motion: To adjourn to October 23, 2024
Motioned by: Commissioner Hitchcock
Seconded by: Commissioner Baker
Decision: The motion passed unanimously
The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:51 p.m.
Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician
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