HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-27-15 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers
Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2015
Call to Order
Vice -Chair Scott Clark called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Vice -Chair Scott Clark, Bill Cook, Carmen Mendez, Al Rose,
Ron Anderson, Patricia Byers
YPC Members Absent: Chairman Dave Fonfara (excused)
Staff Present: Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner; Valerie Smith, Senior
Planner; Mark Kunkler, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Others: Sign -in sheet in file
Staff Announcements
Senior Planner Valerie Smith reminded the Commission of the two other hearing dates
regarding the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments. She announced that staff is
requesting the item for Westwood West Corporation to be moved up to the first item on
the agenda. Supervising Planner Jeff Peters added that comments received after the
comment period due date have been circulated to the Commission.
Audience Participation
None noted.
Public Hearing - Westwood West Corp (CPA#006-15�
Valerie Smith explained that an error occurred on the postcard informing neighbors of
the public hearing. The postcard had a public hearing date of Wednesday October 28th
instead of Tuesday October 27tII. She informed the audience that public testimony can
be taken today for anyone who cannot come to the meeting tomorrow and that the
decision will be made tomorrow. Bill Hordan, representative for Westwood West
Corporation, explained to the Commission that he would not like any public testimony
to be taken today for this proposal. Vice -Chair Scott Clark asserted that public
testimony will be taken today if there is anyone who cannot make the meeting
tomorrow. No public testimony was taken.
Public HeariM - Elves Family Investments C'PAi#001-15
Valerie Smith gave a brief introduction to the proposal and asked for any disclosures of
the Planning Commission members under the appearance of fairness doctrine. No
disclosures were made. Smith summarized her staff report. Darryl Elves, project
applicant, was present and made himself available for any questions. No public
testimony was presented. Commissioner Byers made a motion to forward a
recommendation of approval to City Council and direct staff to prepare the appropriate
findings of fact. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
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Public Hearin - What the Hay LLC CPA#004-15
Jeff Peters gave a brief introduction to the proposal and asked for any disclosures of the
Planning Commission members related to the appearance of fairness doctrine.
Commissioner Mendez disclosed that she was contacted by some residents about this
proposal and responded to the residents by inviting them to public hearing. Peters
addressed the issue of public notice which was mentioned in many of the public
comments. Then Peters provided his staff report. James Carmody, representing the
project applicant, explained in depth the reasoning behind this proposal.
Audience member Ron Doughty asked general questions regarding the staff report.
Audience member Bill Johnson expressed concerns regarding the floodplain, limited
notification given to neighbors due to the shape of the parcel, the lack of clarity of the
jurisdiction of the road at South 88th Avenue and Wide Hollow Road; and concerns about
traffic lights, public safety, and speed limits.
Audience member Colleen Fisher expressed concerns regarding the floodplain and past
major flooding occurrences.
Audience member Brenda Moore described the character of the neighborhood of
Cottonwood Grove and explained her concerns in relation to a lack safety on Wide
Hollow Road. Moore indicated that the proposal would not be compatible with the
neighborhood.
Audience member Michael Taylor commented that the notification of this proposal
seemed to be lacking.
Audience member Bill Hartsock expanded on the quality of life aspect in Cottonwood
Grove.
Audience member Irene Moen talked about her hesitations from the tax payer standpoint.
Audience member Brett Arnesen described his concerns about the effect of the proposal
on Nob Hill Boulevard.
Audience member Robert Waller explained that he knows of many people who were not
able to make it to the public hearing who do not want this proposal to be approved.
Audience member Jon Alke brought up the issue of the number of children in the area
increasing becoming a burden for the school district.
Audience member Jessica Hansen described her apprehension with this proposal as it
relates to possible negative effects on marketing her properties in Meadowview
Development. She also expanded on worries about crime increase and unsafe traffic
conditions.
Audience member Elaine Briggs communicated her discomfort with the uncertainty of
this proposal in terms of future development and floodplain issues.
James Carmody in his rebuttal explained that the supportive data for this proposal is
contained in the Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Plan. He added that frontage
improvements will be part of the development process.
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Commissioner Anderson communicated that he would like more time to consider the
information presented. Commissioner Mendez concurred with this statement. Vice -Chair
Scott Clark asserted that the deliberations can be continued to another date.
Commissioner Anderson made a motion to continue the deliberation to Thursday
October 29th. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Other Business
None Noted.
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn to October 28, 2015 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting
adjourned at 6:48 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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