HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-15 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers
Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2015
Call to Order
Chairman Dave Fonfara called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Chairman Dave Fonfara, Vice -Chair Scott Clark, Bill Cook,
Al Rose, Patricia Byers, Ron Anderson
YPC Members Absent: Carmen Mendez (unexcused)
Staff Present: Valerie Smith, Senior Planner
Others: Sign -in sheet in file
Audience Par�tion
Darryl Elves, general manager of Elves Investments, announced that he was unable to
attend the study session on August 3M in which his Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendment (CPA#001-15) was reviewed by the Commission. He shared that he spoke
with neighbors around the subject property of the proposal and the feedback he
received was positive.
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Senior Planner Valerie Smith provided a brief staff summary of proposal CPA#002-15 -
Larry Hull. Commissioner Rose asked if a merger of parcels would be required, to
which Smith answered that the merger proposal has been filed and approved by the
Planning Division. Commissioner Anderson asked if there will be any remodeling
besides the interior and if the building may be expanding. Smith answered that she is
uncertain of any plans at this time but that general improvements have been ongoing.
Commissioner Cook noted on the application that the applicant had crossed off
"arterial commercial" and wrote in "general commercial" for the desired future land
use. Valerie Smith clarified that the form used was outdated. Commissioner Clark
asked for confirmation that the properties to the north and east were zoned M-1, to
which Smith verified that this is the case and they are separated by arterials.
Senior Planner Valerie Smith provided a brief staff summary of proposal CPA#006-15 -
Westwood West Corporation. Commissioner Rose commented on sewer connectivity
and possible future improvements of Arlington Avenue. Commissioner Cook asked
how the concept of providing a 100 ft buffer to the east and west would be
memorialized in the decision. Smith commented that the proposal only advocates for 45
aces of the 50 acre parcels to be designated from R-1 to another zone. Bill Hordan,
representative for Westwood West Golf Course, explained that their proposal
accommodates to the public's requests as it leaves a 100 ft buffer adjacent to the east
property line and to the west property line. He added that the plats will need to be
vacated and that the vacation would be requested at the time of project proposal
submittal. Discussion ensued regarding entrances, exits, and traffic flow.
Senior Planner Valerie Smith provided a brief staff summary of proposal CPA#009-15 -
Johnson Family Century 21 LLC. Commissioner Anderson asked about the proposed
use, to which Smith responded that it is a non -project request. Commissioner Rose
asked about other properties owned by Johnson Family and expressed concerns
regarding traffic safety and access points. Commissioner Anderson agreed that there
are traffic safety concerns and added that a traffic signal may need to be put at 52nd
Avenue. Commissioner Byers agreed with the previous comments about traffic
concerns and made remarks regarding the heavy traffic flow in the area. Commissioner
Clark also concurred with the previous comments about traffic concerns and added that
the traffic study will help alleviate these concerns. He then went on to express his
support of the proposal. Bill Hordan, representative of Johnson Family, explained the
reasoning for the proposal. Audience member Bob Massong informed the Commission
and staff that he wasn't notified of the proposal. Valerie Smith clarified that those
within 300 ft of the proposal received notice. Chairman Fonfara added that the address
listed for the business manager of the association receives notices for the association.
The audience member expressed his concerns regarding safety and traffic.
Other Business
Valerie Smith asked the Commission if they would like to divide the public hearings for
the CPAs into 3 sessions to include October 27th, 28111, and 29th. The Commission had
consensus to have the hearings on those selected dates.
Arra
A motion to adjourn to August 26, 2015 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting
adjourned at 4:27 p.m.
Chairman
Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Department Assistant II
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