HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-16 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers
Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2016
Call to Order
Chairman Scott Clark called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Chairman Scott Clark, Vice -Chair Patricia Byers, Al Rose,
Ron Anderson
YPC Members Absent: Dave Fonfara (excused), Bill Cook (excused)
Staff Present: Valerie Smith, Senior Planner
Others: Sign -in sheet in file
Staff Announcements
Senior Planner Valerie Smith noted that the vacancy on the Planning Commission will be
filled sometime after City Council establishes the nominating committee. Commissioner
Rose made it known that his term on the Planning Commission is ending this year but
that he would like to serve again. Smith also announced that the position for Assistant
Planner has been opened and the closing date is February 10f.
Audience -Participation
None noted.
A royal of Meeting Minutes of September 23 2015 and October 14 2015
Commissioner Rose made a motion to approve the minutes of September 23, 2015 and
October 14, 2015 as written. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion and the
motion carried unanimously.
Long Range Comprehensive Planning
• Commissioners' Role in the February 23rd Visioning Open House
Valerie Smith informed the Commission of the details of the event including date,
time, and location. She explained that the Commissioners can stand at the activity
stations that will be set up or they can move around the room. She went described
what sort of activities and materials will be at the open house. Discussion ensued
regarding outreach for the event including who has been invited to attend and who
should be invited.
• Comprehensive Plan Update Project Status
Valerie Smith informed the Commission that the City Council will be holding a
study session at 10:00 a.m. on February 23rd regarding the Comprehensive Plan
Update and that the Commission is invited to attend. Smith expanded on the status
of the various chapters in the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Other Business
Commissioner Rose thanked Planning Division staff for providing the motion that
Commissioner Cook made regarding the What the Hay LLC project (CPA#004-15), as
clarification for the Commission.
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Adjourn
A motion to adjourn to February 10, 2016 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting
adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
Chairman Scott Clark Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Department Assistant II
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