HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-18 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers
Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2018
Call to Order
Chairwoman Patricia Byers called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Chairwoman Patricia Byers, Vice -Chair Al Rose, Robert
McCormick, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Philip Ostriem
YPC Members Absent: Bill Cook, Jacob Liddicoat (both excused)
Staff Present: Trevor Martin, Associate Planner; Lisa Maxey, Planning
Specialist; Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Council Liaison: Jason White, District 2 (present)
Others: Sign -in sheet in file
Staff Announcements
Associate Planner Trevor Martin announced that one of the three vacancies on the
Historic Preservation Commission has been filled.
Commissioner Philip Ostriem was introduced as the newest member of the Planning
Commission. Commissioner Ostriem shared some information about himself.
Audience Participation
None noted.
Approval of Meeting Minutes of June 27 2018
Commissioner Hughes -Mickel brought attention to the use of the word "mission" in the
minutes for the study session on Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA#007-18, as the
term may have religious implications. Discussion took place on the definition of
"mission" adopted into the municipal code which describes a facility that provides
services that may or may not be of a spiritual nature. It was motioned by Commissioner
Rose and seconded by Commissioner McCormick to accept the minutes as written. The
motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Studv Session: Comprehensive Plan. Amendments CPA#003-1.8 CPA#004-18
CPA#005-18 & CPA#006-18
CPA#003-18 - Martin explained the proposal. Commissioner Rose requested to view
the Development Services Team (DST) comments on this proposal from the Engineering
Division once the meeting is held. Martin explained for anyone viewing the meeting
that the DST consists of staff members from various city departments, as well as Nob
Hill Water, who gather on a weekly basis to discuss current planning projects.
Discussion took place on the businesses surrounding the subject property. Chairwoman
Byers gave a reminder that there will be a Planning Commission public hearing as well
as a City Council public hearing.
CPA#004-18 - Martin explained the proposal. Discussion took place on the difference in
shape of the parcels in the PowerPoint presented at the meeting versus the map in the
application packet. Martin explained that when a property is rezoned, about half of the
public right-of-way is also rezoned which is why the map in the application includes
that portion of land. Martin briefly mentioned the previous plans at this site for a retail
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center which did not come to fruition as the fruit industry has expanded in the area
leaving less space for a large retail center.
CPA#005-18 - Martin explained the proposal and notified the commission that a
supplemental narrative for the application was submitted. The commission requested
that the record from the previous hearing in 2012 be provided. Discussion took place on
the term "high-density residential", the intent of the R-3 zoning district, the
development agreement that was executed pursuant to the approval of the previous
comprehensive plan amendment and rezone for this property in 2012, and how the
Municipal Code addresses residential density. Martin added that a few public
comments were received in response this proposal, some of which cited traffic and
density -related concerns.
CPA#006-18 - Martin explained the proposal. Discussion took place on potentially
requiring a merger of the parcel in this request with the parcel that contains the
business which anticipates expanding onto the subject parcel. Martin added that one
public comment was received which involved concerns related to traffic. It was clarified
that public comments will be included in the public hearing packet.
Applicant Bill Hordan provided a revised narrative for CPA#003-18 to correct the
proposed zoning that is stated to "Professional Business" and change the name of the
adjacent roadway from "East Nob Hill Blvd" to "West Nob Hill Blvd." Hordan
informed the commission that a supplemental narrative was submitted for CPA#005-18
after the Notice of Application was sent, letting the commission members know that the
West Valley Nursing Homes Board is divided on how they would like to use this
property and therefore want to eliminate the development agreement to keep their
options open for other uses permitted in the R-3 zoning district. Hordan expanded on
request CPA#006-18, citing that lack of parking has been an issue in the area and the
ability for this business to expand and provide a paved parking lot will be helpful.
Hordan also explained that his applications submitted for this Comprehensive Plan
Amendment cycle all state that they were unable to submit during 2016 and 2017 due to
the Comprehensive Plan 2040 update process.
Other Business
Senior Assistant City Attorney informed the commission that council anticipates holding
a forum on the issue of temporary worker housing prior to the ad hoc committee being
formed. She included that the forum will be open to the public and is expected to be held
at the beginning of August. An update will be provided at the July 17th City Council
meeting.
Ad"oj_ u
A motion to adjourn to July 25, 2018 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting
adjourned at 3:39 p.m......x
Byers
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This metling was filmed by YPAC. t�inutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Planning Specialist.
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