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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-2024 YPC Agenda Packet The meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Y-PAC website. Visit the Yakima Planning Commission webpage for more information, including agenda packets and minutes. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Bill Preston, P.E., Director Trevor Martin, AICP, Manager Planning Division 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor Yakima, Washington 98901 Phone (509) 575-6183 • Fax (509) 575-6105 • Email: ask.planning@yakimawa.gov CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION Yakima City Hall Council Chambers 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 December 11, 2024 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. YPC MEMBERS: Chair Mary Place, Vice-Chair Anne Knapp, Jeff Baker, Charles Hitchcock, Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Colleda Monick, Philip Ostriem, Kevin Rangel, Arthur Salido, Frieda Stephens, and Shelley White City Council Liaison: Rick Glenn, Janice Deccio CITY PLANNING STAFF: Bill Preston (Community Development Director), Lisa Maxey (Admin. Assistant), Trevor Martin (Planning Manager), Eric Crowell (Senior Planner), Connor Kennedy (Associate Planner), Eva Rivera (Planning Technician) AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Information and Training Session – Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG) IV. Staff Announcements V. Approval of Minutes from the October 23, 2024, Meeting VI. Public Comment VII. Other Business VIII. Commission Meeting Recap IX. Adjourn Next Meeting: January 8, 2025 - 1 - 10-23-2024 YPC Minutes City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes October 23, 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, Philip Ostriem, Kevin Rangel, Arthur Salido, Shelley White YPC Members Absent: Frieda Stephens, Colleda Monick (both excused) Staff Present: Trevor Martin; Planning Manager, Sara Watkins; City Attorney, Eva Rivera; Planning Technician City Council Liaison: Rick Glenn, Janice Deccio Staff Announcements – Planning Manager Martin announced the following: • RFPQ (Request for Pre-Qualification) for the Comp Plan update and Climate Resilience has been reopened as two proposals were received after the original deadline. The firms were contacted and told to resubmit. Commissioners Hitchcock, Salido, and Knapp volunteered to review any proposals received. Reminder: Only one meeting will be held in November. Approval of Minutes from September 11 and September 25, 2024 - It was motioned by Commissioner Hughes-Mickel and seconded by Commissioner Salido to approve the meeting minutes of September 11, 2024, as presented. The motion carried unanimously. It was motioned by Commissioner Knapp and seconded by Commissioner Baker to approve the amended minutes of September 25, 2024, to include under the CPA#004-24 public hearing, the other parcels that will be reviewed during the Comprehensive Plan update. The motion carried unanimously Action Items: Item Assigned Status Update YPC Bylaws Trevor Martin In Progress Public Comment – None Second Study Session - Class 2 & Subdivision – Martin went over the section in the agenda packet for the for the study. He began with storage facilities, residential, mini-storage removing the word “completely”. The Commission engaged in a discussion about Class 2 changes and the associated notification process. Commissioner White distributed a packet summarizing the new State Bill 5290, which led to further discussion among the Commissioners. Commissioner White inquired about the removal of the Bed & Breakfast definition. Commissioner Hughes- Mickel responded that it had been reclassified as a short-term rental, which Martin confirmed. The discussion shifted to the land use table, where Martin outlined changes to Bowling Alleys, Children’s Outdoor Recreation Centers, Drive-in Theaters, and Exercise Facilities, all of which were lowered to a Type 1 Use. The Commission concurred with requiring a lower level of review for parks in residential zoning. Chair Place requested that park standards and criteria be added as a topic for future discussion. Martin continued discussing changes to the land use table, and it was agreed to consolidate Community Gardens into a single category rather than dividing them by acreage. He explained the reasoning to lower the level of review to Day Care Facilities and Centers. The Commission discussed the changes, and decided to keep the Type 2 Use in - 2 - 10-23-2024 YPC Minutes the R-1 and R-2 zoning and lower the level of review in the R-3 zoning. City Attorney Sara Watkins explained the differences in the classifications for congregate living facilities and provided information on halfway houses. A Type 1 use for Agricultural Product Support was added under the B-1 and B-2 zoning districts. The remaining changes under the Manufacturing uses were approved by the Commission. The Commission agreed to prohibit the Stockpiling of Earthen Materials in Residential zoning districts. The discussion moved to the recommendation of requiring a higher level of review for short-term rentals. It was agreed to keep the level of review to a Type 2 in Residential areas for short-term rentals. The Commission discussed potential changes to Towing and Maintenance and Repair Shops in the RD zoning. Commissioner Ostriem requested to continue the discussion of Short-Term Rentals and proposed keeping the level of review at a Type 2. After further discussion, it was agreed to maintain the Type 2 Use for Short-Term Rentals. The Commission agreed with the rest of the land use table changes. Other Business – A public hearing for Downtown Exemptions and Class 1 Exemptions text amendments will be held in January. Additionally, Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG) will be offering training to the Commission in November or December. YVCOG is working with staff on transportation system improvements and addressing transportation needs. Some small adjustments may be made to the Urban Growth Areas as part of the periodic update. Commission Meeting Recap – • Two sets of minutes were passed, one has an amendment. • Study Session on Class 2 Uses and Subdivisions • The review of park standards, automotive services, residential densities, storage units, and group living situations will need to be revisited Motion: To adjourn to November 13, 2024 Motioned by: Commissioner Ostriem Seconded by: Commissioner Baker Decision: The motion passed unanimously The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:44 p.m. Chair Place Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician.