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Home My WebLink About01-08-2025 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 January 8, 2025 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. Staff Announcements IV. Approval of Minutes from November 13 & December 11, 2024 meetings V. Public Comment VI. Public Hearings - Applicant: Lincoln Legacy West LLC File No.: RZ#005-24, SEPA#016-24 Applicant: City Planning YMC Title 15 File No.: TXT#003-24, SEPA#014-24 VII. YPC Meeting Recap VIII. Other Business IX. Adjourn Next Meeting: January 22, 2024 001 - 1 - 11-13-2024 YPC Minutes City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes November 13, 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, Frieda Stephens, Philip Ostriem, Colleda Monick, Kevin Rangel, Arthur Salido, Shelley White YPC Members Absent: Leanne Hughes-Mickel (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: • The RFPQ (Request for Pre-Qualification) was successful, yielding two qualified candidates. The firm Berk was selected, and the commissioners who reviewed the proposals provided feedback on their recommendation. Approval of Minutes from September 25, 2024 and October 9, 2024 - It was motioned by Commissioner Monick and seconded by Commissioner Stephens to approve the meeting minutes of September 25, 2024, as presented. The motion carried unanimously. It was motioned by Commissioner Monick and seconded by Commissioner Knapp to approve the meeting minutes of October 9, 2024, as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Action Items: Item Assigned Status Update YPC Bylaws Trevor Martin In Progress Public Comment – None Planning Commission 2024 Recap, Goals & Priorities for 2025 – Planning Manager Martin provided a month-by-month review of the commission's accomplishments and addressed questions regarding House Bill 1110, which led to a discussion among the commissioners. Martin also announced a training session scheduled for next month with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG). The session will focus on resources available to commission members, Robert’s Rules of Order, rules and procedures, and state laws governing the commission's roles and responsibilities. Before transitioning to the 2025 preview, Commissioner Place raised concerns about water rights and sewer capacity in preparation for House Bill 1110 and the periodic update. She requested that Martin provide the commission with water, sewer, and irrigation capacity plans. Commissioner Knapp added a request for the Capital Facilities Plan. The discussion then shifted to the periodic update, including plans to host open houses aimed at informing the public and the future of corner stores. Other Business – Commissioner White revisited the topic of short-term rentals from the previous meeting, prompting further discussion among the commissioners. Commission Meeting Recap • Planning Manager Martin will provide a report from the Sustainability Committee and any updates from Commerce regarding SB 1110. 002 - 2 - 11-13-2024 YPC Minutes • Special meetings will be scheduled with the consultants. • Water, sewer, and irrigation capacity plans will be provided to the commission. • Information from the Municipal Research and Services Center (MSRC) on bodegas and corner stores will be shared. • A link to the Sustainability Committee meeting will be provided. Motion: To adjourn to December 11, 2024 Motioned by: Commissioner Baker Seconded by: Commissioner Stephens Decision: The motion passed unanimously The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:05 p.m. Chair Place Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician. 003 - 1 - 12-11-2024 YPC Minutes City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes December 11, 2024 Call to Order Chair Place called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: Chair Mary Place, Vice-Chair Anne Knapp, Jeff Baker, Charles Hitchcock, Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Frieda Stephens, Shelley White YPC Members Absent: Colleda Monick, Kevin Rangel, Arthur Salido, Philip Ostriem, (all excused) Staff Present: Trevor Martin; Planning Manager, Connor Kennedy; Associate Planner, Eva Rivera; Planning Technician City Council Liaison: Rick Glenn Chair Place welcomed members of the City of Yakima Historic Preservation Commission Information and Training Session – Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG) – Planning Manager Martin introduced Byron Gumz, YVCOG Regional Land Use Manager, who provided a brief overview of his planning background. Gumz then delivered a PowerPoint presentation covering the role of the Planning Commission within the city, the Growth Management Act, the City of Yakima Municipal Code, and the various types of hearings. He also addressed questions from the commissioners. Staff Announcements – Planning Manager Martin acknowledged the Historic Preservation Commission, whose members introduced themselves and provided a brief overview of the commission’s role and activities. Approval of Minutes from October 23, 2024 - It was motioned by Commissioner Hitchcock and seconded by Commissioner Baker to approve the meeting minutes of October 23, 2024, as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Action Items: Item Assigned Status Update YPC Bylaws Trevor Martin In Progress Public Comment – None Other Business – Commissioner White distributed a handout of the public draft on unit lot subdivisions. The commission engaged in a discussion, which included strategies for presenting these topics in the future. Commission Meeting Recap • YVCOG Presentation by Byron Gumz • The Historic Preservation Commission will be providing a yearly report to YPC • Less political • Power Point presentation slides will be provided • Provide link to Text amendment TXT#003-24 and DNS on website • YPC Bylaws approval update 004 - 2 - 12-11-2024 YPC Minutes Motion: To adjourn to January 8, 2025 Motioned by: Commissioner Stephens Seconded by: Commissioner White Decision: The motion passed unanimously The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:42 p.m. Chair Place Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. 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