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Home My WebLink About10-10-18 YPC Packet111011119 M DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director 11 %Xk� uu:�; Dui k wi PlOTY 1' YAKIIMA anning Joseph Calhoun, Manager 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning�yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning City of Yakima Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday October 10, 2018 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. YPC1VTPmhPra- Chairwoman Patricia Byers, Vice -Chair Al Rose, Bill Cook, Jacob Liddicoat, Robert McCormick, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, and Philip Ostriem Council Liaison: Jason White City Planning Staff: Joan Davenport (Community Development Director); Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager); Eric Crowell (Associate Planner); Trevor Martin (Associate Planner); Colleda Monick (Assistant Planner); Rosalinda Ibarra (Administrative Assistant); and Lisa Maxey (Planning Specialist) AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Staff Announcements IV. Audience Participation V. Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2018 and Approval of Revision of Meeting Minutes of August 8, 2018 That Were Previously Approved VI. Public Hearing - Hotel, Motel, and Extended Stay Hotel/Motels Applicant: City of Yakima Planning Division File Numbers: TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 Site Address: N/A Request: Amendments to the City of Yakima's Municipal Code Title 15 to add definitions of "Hotel," "Motel," and "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel," and amend YMC § 15.04.030 Table 4-1, Permitted Land Uses. VII. Other Business VIII. Adjourn Next Meeting: October 24, 2018 MIS 094 " '04113 AI f r r ") r� rv. � M !� .� ' f 9 ry`7 ( Vm�h,,.plK I m A Pla m 9 ,1 SIGN -IN Pia wll VIN A City of Yakima Planning Commission City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday October 10, 2018 Beginning at 3:00 p.m. Public Hearing *PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY' r/Cx ... . ..... . ................................... _E - - - ------ ----- ------ ........... . . . .... ................ ...... ... ............................. ........................... ................ _.................... ......... ..�. . .......... . . ....................... ...................... ............. ... . . . . ......... .......... ................ . ..... ------------ --- -- -------- ----- Pae 1._.._._._..... . 10/10/2018 10/10/20 . . . . ..................._-____--_. ........... Page Public Hearing 10/10/18 PC) Audience Participation Slip (PLEASE PRINT) Please complete this form for the record and submit it to the Clerk of the board rior to addressing the Committee. 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City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers Meeting Minutes of September 26, 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, Jacob Liddicoat, Robert McCormick, Philip Ostriem YPC Members Absent: Bill Cook, Leanne Hughes -Mickel (both excused) Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager; Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Trevor Martin, Associate Planner; Eric Crowell, Associate Planner; Lisa Maxey, Planning Specialist Council Liaison: Jason White, District 2 (absent) Others: Sign -in sheet in file Staff Announcements - Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun announced that staff is requesting City Council to set the date for the public for this year's Comprehensive Plan Amendment and concurrent Rezone requests, which a potential date of November 6, 2018. He also made known that the Planning Commission will hold a hearing on October 10, 2018, on the proposed text amendments related to uses and definitions of hotel, motel, and extended stay hotel/ motels. Audience Participation - None noted. Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2018 - It was motioned by Vice -Chair Rose and seconded by Commissioner Liddicoat to approve the meeting minutes of September 12, 2018. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing: Datal Properties (RZ#009-18 & SEPA#018-18) - Associate Planner Eric Crowell presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this non -project rezone request which includes a conceptual site plan showing a potential use of this property in the future if the rezone is approved for a "drive-through beverage shop." Crowell clarified that the current proposal is for the rezone only and not for the approval of this specific use, and that a beverage shop would be required to go through a separate land use review process in order to be approved. Discussion took place on traffic -related concerns that could occur once the property is developed. Crowell noted that the Traffic Engineering comments state that access on 56tH Ave. should be as far south as practical with consideration of the location of existing driveways on the adjacent parcel and across the street. Bill Hordan of Hordan Planning Services (applicant) voiced his support of staff's findings and recommendation. The Commission discussed possibly requiring the applicant to merge the two parcels in this request. Commission members and staff also discussed site design standards that may be required when a new development goes in to make it compatible with the surrounding properties including fencing, building height limitations, setback requirements, and traffic considerations. -1- It was motioned by Commissioner Liddicoat and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose to recommend approval of the proposed rezone from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Large Convenience Center (LCC) to the Yakima City Council. It was amended by Liddicoat and seconded by Rose to include a condition of approval that the two subject properties be merged. Calhoun inserted that the requirement of a merger may be premature as this is a non -project rezone and there is currently a house on each lot. The motion failed unanimously. It was motioned by Commissioner Liddicoat and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose to recommend approval of the proposed rezone from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Large Convenience Center (LCC) as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Continued Public Hearing: West Valley Nursing Homes Inc. (CPA#005-18 & RZ#006- 18) - Associate Planner Trevor Martin presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and concurrent Rezone request which proposes to remove the existing development agreement on the property which limits property use to multi -family senior living and senior care residential facilities and proposes to retain the current future land use designation of Mixed Residential and current zoning of Multi -Family Residential (R-3). Martin clarified that the applicant has since amended the request to remove a small portion of land around neighboring property owned by James Johnson from the request to promote compatibility between existing land uses. The Commission discussed concerns raised by the public in 2012 when this property first went through the process to be rezoned to R-3 and amended to have a future land use designation of Mixed Residential. The main concern mentioned was lack of compatibility of R-3 zoning with the existing neighborhood. It was noted that minimal comments have been received on this proposal in comparison to the proposal in 2012. Bill Hordan (applicant) explained that senior housing, skilled nursing facilities, etc. have become harder to finance which is one reason why they are requesting to rescind the development agreement so other housing options may be explored. Hordan informed the Commission that they have had ongoing discussions with James Johnson, property owner to the northeast of this proposal, who was amenable to having a buffer of R-1 zoning around his property to help mitigate compatibility concerns, which is the reason for the application amendment. Hordan also expressed the need for additional R-3 zoned properties in the city. Senior Assistant City Attorney Sara Watkins clarified that the Planning Commission's motion on a recommendation to Council may address both the development agreement element of the request and the proposed comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone change; however, an ordinance cannot have more than one subject so the issues would be separated at the City Council level. Staff clarified that if the Planning Commission recommends that the development agreement be revoked and the comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone requests which have been modified to exclude a portion of land around the Johnson property as shown on the amended map in the application be approved, and City Council approves the recommendation and adopts ordinances accordingly, the area around the Johnson property would default back to R-1 zoning and a future land use -2- designation of Low Density Residential on account of the development agreement being terminated and due to it being excluded from the rest of the land that is part of the comprehensive plan amendment and rezone request. It was motioned by Commissioner Liddicoat and seconded by Commissioner McCormick to recommend approval of the request to retain the future land use designation of Mixed Residential and zoning of Multi -Family Residential (R-3) with the exception of the hashed area shown on the applicant's revised map, and recommend that the existing development agreement be terminated, thus reverting the aforementioned "hashed" portion of land back to R-1 zoning with a future land use designation of Low Density Residential. The motion carried unanimously. Study Session: Hotel/Motel and Extended Stay Hotel/Motel Uses and Definitions - Discussion took place regarding parking in in the Central Business District (CBD) and whether the level of review for hotel/motel or extended stay hotel/motel should be increased due to limited parking. Several hotels were named that exist in the downtown area and have parking on site. Calhoun clarified that if the business chooses to provide parking on site, though not required in the CBD zoning district, it would have to meet the standards of the code. The Commission had consensus to remove the language in the "hotel' and "motel" draft definitions that references a percentage of rooms that must be designated for "short-term" stays. The Commission also agreed to have the "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel' draft definition state, "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel means a hotel or motel that rents rooms to the public for longer stays, which are more than 30 consecutive days. This definition does not include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or multi -family dwelling." Lastly, to finalize the draft of the proposed text amendments in preparation of the upcoming public hearing, the Commission had consensus to add "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel' to the same line as the "Motels and Hotels" in Yakima Municipal Code § 15.04.030 - Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses so that extended stay hotels/motels would be allowed in the same zoning districts and permitted through the same levels of review as motels and hotels as dictated in the table. Other Business - Commissioner Liddicoat suggested that staff's response to public comments consisting of project -related matters on non -project rezones include a description of the land use review and public notice procedures for a project -specific request that may follow after the non -project rezone and how the public can be informed and involved in the project -level land use review process. Calhoun assured that this can be accomplished and reflected in the staff reports. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn to October 10, 2018 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m. Chairwoman Byers Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, planning Specialist. -3- City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers Meeting Minutes of August 8, 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, Bill Cook, Jacob Liddicoat, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Philip Ostriem YPC Members Absent: Robert McCormick (excused) Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager; Lisa Maxey, Planning Specialist Council Liaison: Jason White, District 2 (absent) Others: Sign -in sheet in file Staff Announcements - Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun reminded the Commission that hearings on 4 of the Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments will be held on August 22, 2018, that the hearing on the various text amendments the Commission have been discussing is scheduled for September 12th, and that there is a hearing on a proposed rezone on September 26th. Audience Participation - None noted. Approval of Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2018 - It was motioned by Commissioner Cook and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose to approve the meeting minutes of July 25, 2018. The motion carried unanimously. 2018 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Hearings - Chairwoman Byers asked commissioners if they had anything to disclose under the provisions of the appearance of fairness doctrine related to these hearings. Byers explained that she is an active member of Transform Yakima Together (TYT) but reasoned that this would not result in a conflict of interest as the requests at hand (CPA#007-18 & RZ#008-18) are for a change in the future land use designation and zoning and not for the approval of a homeless shelter at this time which will need to go through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to determine who will operate it. CPA#001-18 & RZ#002-18 - Coastal Farm Real Estate Inc - Calhoun presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this matter. Tom Durant of PLSA Engineering and Surveying (applicant) reiterated the reason for this proposal. No testimony was given by the audience so the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued regarding a comment letter from the Department of Ecology regarding the likelihood of groundwater contamination in the Yakima Railroad Area. Calhoun clarified that this issue, as well as comments received from the city's Development Services Team (DST), would be addressed at the project level. There was also discussion on the letter staff sent to the adjacent property owner inviting them to participate in this amendment and rezone request which did not result in a response. It was motioned by Commissioner Hughes -Mickel and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend approval of this amendment request from Industrial to Commercial Mixed Use to accommodate a concurrent rezone from -1- M-1 (Light Industrial) to GC (General Commercial) to the Yakima City Council. The motion carried unanimously. CPA#002-18 & RZ#003-18 - Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic - Calhoun presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this matter. It was noted that the property owner of the adjacent parcels was invited to participate in this amendment and rezone request but did not respond. Bill Hordan of Hordan Planning Services (applicant) reiterated the reason for the proposal and clarified that Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic (YVFWC) had also reached out to the owner of the adjacent parcels asking them to participate in this amendment and rezone process. Hordan submitted an additional conceptual site plan showing how the facility could expand in the future without ownership of the two adjacent parcels which were originally going to be incorporated in this request. He explained that YVFWC would still likely pursue ownership of these parcels in the future for further expansion. Discussion took place on the concern of this request potentially creating a spot zone, and discussion on the ability to change the future land use designation of a property without property owner consent. No testimony was given by the audience so the public hearing was closed. It was motioned by Commissioner Cook and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend approval of this amendment request from Mixed Residential to Commercial Mixed Use to accommodate a concurrent rezone from R-2 (Two -Family Residential) to GC (General Commercial) to the Yakima City Council, with a modification to staff's recommendation to also change the future land use designation of the two adjacent parcels not included in this request (parcel number 191330-41429 and 191330-41430) from Mixed Residential to Commercial Mixed Use. The motion carried unanimously. CPA#007-18 & RZ#008-18 - City of Yakima Wastewater Division - Calhoun presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this matter. Community Development Director Joan Davenport provided additional information, as requested by the Planning Commission, on why the City is making this request. Additional information included the City Council's list of several city -owned locations where a homeless camp could be established, and the fact that the Council decided on land by the wastewater treatment plant by K -Mart, which came to be known as "Camp Hope." She explained that if the Commission recommends approval of the amendment and concurrent rezone and Council approves it, Council would have discussion on what the criteria would be for the homeless housing or shelter, put out an RFP/RFQ to solicit partners in the community and make a selection, and then take the project through land use review. Brief discussion took place on how other jurisdictions are approaching this problem. Davenport and Calhoun clarified that a lot line adjustment would be done before the future land use map amendment and rezone takes effect if approved so that the land being rezoned encompasses the areas outside of the floodplain. Audience member Linda Hopkins shared her concern about the "land use action" sign being visually blocked by weeds. She then expressed her opposition to the proposal being labeled as "non -project" and spoke on problems caused by the homeless population. Hopkins voiced her opinion that there are other commercially zoned properties in the city that could be used that have utilities available. -2- Kellie Connaughton, Executive Director of the Greenway Foundation, shared her observation of the erosion of neighborhoods near mission -type uses. She emphasized that the Greenway is already dealing with complications due to the temporary encampment, though they try to work with TYT. Connaughton articulated that areas around the Greenway need to be conserved and that the Greenway will lose public support if a permanent shelter goes in. Davenport clarified that staff was previously tasked with looking at city -owned properties appropriate for a shelter, not privately owned property. She mentioned a few sites that were contemplated and reasons why they were taken out of consideration. The Commission requested that Davenport bring back a complete list of locations that were considered by the City Council with reasons why they were not selected, as well as how the City could look into using private property for the shelter and what barriers there may be in pursuing that route. Connaughton told the Commission members she would provide to them copies of the Greenway Master Plan. It was motioned by Commissioner Liddicoat and seconded by Commissioner Hughes - Mickel to continue this hearing to their meeting on September 12tH. Discussion: Hotel/Motel and Extended Stay Hotel/Motel Uses and Definitions - Calhoun reminded the Commission that there is currently no definition of hotel or motel in the zoning ordinance but that the uses are listed in Table 4-1- Permitted Land Uses which dictates where the use is allowed. He stated that the Planning Commission has already recommended a definition to City Council which council did not adopt, and that Council now wants a recommendation regarding extended stay hotels/motels. Audience member John Cooper from Yakima Valley Tourism voiced his support for codifying a definition of hotel/motel and extended stay hotel/motel in order to sustain and grow tourism in Yakima. Calhoun informed the Commission that they need to consider what they want the definition to look like and how they want to incorporate the use in Table 4-1. Calhoun provided the history behind this topic and how the Planning Commission was tasked with this matter. Other Business - None noted. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn to August 22, 2018 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m. Chairwoman Byers Date Note: These minutes were originally approved by the Planning Commission and signed on August 22, 2018. Revisions were made subsequently and brought back for the Commission's approval on October 10, 2018. This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, planning Specialist. -3- CITY PLANNING—11OTELIMOTEL & EXTENDED STAY HOTEL /MOTELS TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 Yakima Planning Commission Open Record Public Hearing October 10, 2018 EXHIBIT LIST Applicant: City of Yakima Planning Division File Numbers: TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 Site Address: N/A Staff Contact: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager Table of Contents CHAPTER A Staff Report CHAPTER B Application CHAPTER C SEPA Checklist CHAPTER D Public Notices CHAPTER E Public Comments CHAPTER F Supplemental Information CITY PLANNING — HOTEUMOTEL & EXTENDED STAY HOTEL /MOTELS TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 EXHITIT LIST CHAPTER A Staff Report A-1 Staff Report 10/10/2018 �. ........_.......................................... ................ ........... ._..._..__...._......................... ..............................................................w AW a M 4*1%1416, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director Id;HY dap" YAKIM ��arii'mig ��ivi.��vion dnni n Joseph Calhoun, Manager 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning Recommendation Regarding Amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance: Hotel, Motel and Extended Stay TO: City of Yakima Planning Commission FROM: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments — File TXT#003-18 FOR MEETING OF: October 10, 2018 I. PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS: The City of Yakima Planning Division is proposing non -project minor amendments to the City of Yakima's Municipal Code Titles 15. The proposed amendments will define "Hotel, Motel, and Extended Stay" and identify what zoning districts the uses are allowed, and at what level of review. This amendment is the subject of a July 17, 2018 City Council Moratorium Public Hearing. At the public hearing it was moved and seconded: "That this matter be sent to the Planning Commission for research and evaluation, and that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to Council proposing definitions for the following terms: Hotel; Motel; and Extended Stay; and make recommendations regarding what zones are appropriate for those uses and at what level of review." The Planning Commission held study sessions on these proposed amendments on July 25, 2018; August 8, 2018; August 22, 2018; September 12, 2018; and September 26, 2018. Proposed Amendment Sections: After review of definitions at Planning Commission Study Sessions, the draft language for consideration is as follows: YMC 15.02.020 — Definitions: "II lote"" une�.�ns a Ilod rug rr e located lur a stir ctu„ire ou strUctures where rooms are USLj tl 0.,.,.w.....,...,,,.....,.,.�,..µ...mm_,.._........�.......�m........................................_............................................... _wwwww_w_......w www_ ....._,.�...�,,.,,,. accessed r ans of common interior halWa rs 202 l'ieremm_rooms areI LQtransaent r a flee n dd fly or shpt term basis. o qrn of tem of n� ion "'daugy r h -, vuslrs fo... _v.�.._......... term” rneans, 30 or fewer consecutive day ar �s . �.�_............,..,�... .� .,,..,..,,,„,„,,.,e„.;,.k � � ._..� � to means a lod, In os Ilooatodmlo� a stu,,.r ctou or strrrctr�ues� where u�oou° s are usually accessed l? fa ain§_,Of Ew ttwirioirw corridors odors and where rooms are rpy: to �translent vusrtors for a fee- w n w�� q,yy a t_ lort-termmbasis. For � irpp eessw Lj� i dotrt atr rr °d wily pu, sll�oli,..... our:'" means irr . �. .....a._.��..'„��__.. day...... or fe.wer consecul:lve�,,.......... "Extended..t yLN ate /L t fig' me ns U�r��tl�A�...��uITITmoW that ren rooms to the pp m li r,y,q,yt a fr �A-e more than ~ t�wmconsecutive d yw � Iln ,µdofirr�p�nor�,... des rift iincNu o�� dofu p uses snmc�lmarlrl ��gJ?11rLtujmlrr0Lt tow � t��t�i.L�. �1re orITrunblfianAy cAr 1purmmtq. YaMma DOC. INDEX A-1 1994 YMC § 15.04.030 Table 4-1 — Permitted Land Uses: SR R-1 R-2 I R-3 B-1 B-2 HB SCC I LCC I AS GC CBD RD M-1 M-2 Motels1�_Hotels,,j,,q�LExtended tAyl fpj l/M t l 2 1 1 1 1 1 II. CITY OF YAKIMA ZONING ORDINANCE 1. The City of Yakima Zoning Ordinance, YMC Title 15, does not currently define "Hotel, Motel, or Extended Stay." The use of "Motels and Hotels" has been an allowed use in several zoning districts since the inception of YMC Title 15 in 1986. 2. Motels and Hotels are currently allowed in the SCC zoning district as a Type 2 use; and in the LCC, AS, GC, CBD, and RD zoning districts as a Type 1 use. District intent statements for those zones, per YMC § 15.03.020, are as follows: H. Small Convenience Center District (SCC). The purpose and intent of the small convenience center district is to: 1. Provide areas for commercial activities outside the downtown commercial district that meet community retail shopping and service needs; and 2. Accommodate small commercial centers, generally two to five acres in size, where most of the commercial uses have located in a coordinated manner around a common parking lot and one major commercial approach driveway. Small convenience centers serve the day-to-day convenience shopping and service needs of the surrounding neighborhood and should be designed to minimize undesirable impacts of the center on the neighborhood it serves. Uses in this district should be retail or personal service establishments dealing directly with the consumer, the primary occupants usually being such uses as a supermarket, fast food restaurants and drug store. I. Large Convenience Center (LCC). The purpose and intent of the large convenience center district is to: 1. Provide areas for commercial activities outside the downtown commercial district that meet the retail shopping and service needs of the community; and 2. Accommodate commercial centers, generally five to ten acres in size, where most of the commercial uses are coordinated in a manner around a common parking lot and usually with two major commercial approach driveways. Large convenience centers serve the shopping and service needs of multiple surrounding neighborhoods and should be designed to minimize the impacts. Uses in this district should be larger retail or personal services, the primary occupants usually being such uses as multiple -tenant shopping, restaurants, office complexes, and multi mixed -uses. J. Airport Support District (AS). The purpose of the airport support district is to accommodate airport and aircraft related activities within the airport property. This district includes the Yakima Air Terminal. A variety of uses are permitted. However, the intensity of development is directly related to airport and/or aircraft related uses. K. General Commercial District (GC). The purpose of the general commercial district is to accommodate wholesale and retail activities with some high-density residential development. This district is primarily located near and along the major arterials as designated in the Yakima urban area comprehensive plan. Like the CBD district, a variety of land uses are permitted. However, the intensity of development is intended to be less than in the CBD district. L. Central Business District (CBD). The purpose of the central business district is to preserve the business district of the city of Yakima as the region's center of commerce, finance, government, industry, recreation, and culture. This district is characterized by very intensive development and a variety of land uses including retail sales and service establishments, high-density residential development, financial institutions, professional buildings, and government offices. M. Regional Development District (RD). The purpose of the regional development district is to provide high visibility from the interstate and state highways of the city of Yakima to provide regional commerce, office campus, recreation, large-scale retail, culture, and large multiple mixed uses. This district is characterized by very intensive development and a variety of land uses including retail sales and service establishments, high-density residential development, financial institutions, professional office buildings, hotels, condominiums, and corporation headquarters. 3. Certain uses, such as the Convention Center in the downtown core, or regional draw areas like Kiwanis Park and SOZO sports bring thousands of tourists each year to Yakima that need a hotel or motel to stay in. 4. Most of these hotel rooms are rented as a daily/short-term stay which is important to maintain in key zoning districts such as the CBD, RD, and AS zones due to their proximity to large tourist draw uses. 5. If Table 4-1, Table of Permitted Land Uses, adds "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel" to the same line as "Motels and Hotels," the level of review would be the same for both uses which could limit room availability for transient visitors if existing hotels are converted to extended stay. 6. To provide clarification between the similar but disparate uses, staff recommends the following definitions and level of review: tel" mean I gLn � ^�jocat d in � tr a �u ��e or �t ctu�,�re N� ,q � (Ltj Lta @@ gp11y: "Flotel" accessed I y means of u�ruwojrui int r�u�r haNway , t2d which more than 90% f dieITITrIToo are rLL gvided to ku ansient visftors for a fee on a dailywor hod terrp haws, Lou" prurp �mtp s . d fiurutioun aily„or short ter n"° rneans..._ 0, a fpww r consecutive try m_rhi definition IT tura irisWe other definedusesmmiiirnmr°�muidinq. bu,�t...not N�rnit�,w_twp II a wuwl) ..�� ouse or mu�1tu Fp n[ y rwellur°19w Motel" moans a lod nn use located lire a structure, or structu.�res. where rooms are usuall . ,,.,. ,. .�, q ............... _........� ..._................................................................,,........._ _..._.............................._.�..._. _ . m.......................y accessed 'lay ututam of exterior corridors, ate vv�uulluwur than w90% of wwwll uuuww gawprtsAu o tirai liwent visa tpt for fee n a ihy [ ort -term basin_ I .of. f oses of this defr�uutu n 'fi udy or _..-". er consecutive � h _...�......._..�_._ utue .ay._._"Garr, Earwutiort ag iu�dudepu� short term means 33 or fr. wu ou�wser m -nnw rye runt 9 lurt q taut utt t 1rm wutec tt a fr vo g IIow�se... u t nualRu f n nby daw llltrw .;. 'all Gpne ww t y li..lotell84ot a", rneans a meanhotel or niote1 wriere more than 10% of the roorns are rented to tVw y ua d�tmwlfun l n r_ gy§,y jlt:l"w are more fl,,ian 30 wase ifive dj y§.,,,.rl is definiti n does not include other defined uses q house or uullu T — �-, III. YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040 The proposed text amendments are consistent with the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan 2040 Goal 2.1: Establish a development pattern consistent with the community's vision. Policy 2.1.6 Adopt coordinated development regulations that facilitate Yakima's preferred land use pattern (e.g. allowed density, uses, and site provisions) • Refine the land use code on an ongoing basis to make it user-friendly by employing simple language, easy to read charts, and illustrative graphics. • Monitor and refine the land use code as needed to facilitate the preferred land use pattern and development character. • Integrate an appropriate balance of predictability and flexibility when updating development regulations that allow ease of administration and interpretation and offer optional ways of meeting requirements when possible. This project was processed for review under the State Environmental Policy Act as a procedural action per WAC 197-11-800(19), and a Preliminary Determination of Nonsignificance was issued on September 19, 2018 (SEPA#025-18). The DNS was retained on October 10, 2018. V. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Legal Ad Publication September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 One comment was received from John Cooper, on behalf of Yakima Valley Tourism. The letter notes the importance of clearly identifying what a hotel use is and ensuring that existing lodging properties remain for their intended purpose. The keystone properties, or those that form the critical lodging mass that serve visitors, are located primarily in the downtown core and near the interstate (CBD, RD, and GC zones). The letter highlights the importance of the hotels in these districts being available for transient visitors. The letter talks about transient guests being a person passing through a place with only a brief stay or sojourn, which typically is 30 days or less in the lodging industry. Regarding extended stay, the letter notes "there is a difference between an extended stay hotel and someone staying in a hotel or motel for an extended period." Extended stay hotels are first and foremost hotels with most guests staying less than 30 days. They also cater to corporate travelers and others that need to stay longer, but also accept daily travelers. Additional information is provided from the websites of extended stay hotels. DOC SR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 B-2 HB SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD M-1 M-2 Motels and Hotels Extended Std ljot ].J..Motel 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 3 III. YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040 The proposed text amendments are consistent with the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan 2040 Goal 2.1: Establish a development pattern consistent with the community's vision. Policy 2.1.6 Adopt coordinated development regulations that facilitate Yakima's preferred land use pattern (e.g. allowed density, uses, and site provisions) • Refine the land use code on an ongoing basis to make it user-friendly by employing simple language, easy to read charts, and illustrative graphics. • Monitor and refine the land use code as needed to facilitate the preferred land use pattern and development character. • Integrate an appropriate balance of predictability and flexibility when updating development regulations that allow ease of administration and interpretation and offer optional ways of meeting requirements when possible. This project was processed for review under the State Environmental Policy Act as a procedural action per WAC 197-11-800(19), and a Preliminary Determination of Nonsignificance was issued on September 19, 2018 (SEPA#025-18). The DNS was retained on October 10, 2018. V. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Legal Ad Publication September 19, 2018 September 19, 2018 One comment was received from John Cooper, on behalf of Yakima Valley Tourism. The letter notes the importance of clearly identifying what a hotel use is and ensuring that existing lodging properties remain for their intended purpose. The keystone properties, or those that form the critical lodging mass that serve visitors, are located primarily in the downtown core and near the interstate (CBD, RD, and GC zones). The letter highlights the importance of the hotels in these districts being available for transient visitors. The letter talks about transient guests being a person passing through a place with only a brief stay or sojourn, which typically is 30 days or less in the lodging industry. Regarding extended stay, the letter notes "there is a difference between an extended stay hotel and someone staying in a hotel or motel for an extended period." Extended stay hotels are first and foremost hotels with most guests staying less than 30 days. They also cater to corporate travelers and others that need to stay longer, but also accept daily travelers. Additional information is provided from the websites of extended stay hotels. DOC Tourism is a vital industry to Yakima with visitors spending more than $400 million each year and employing 3,850 people. Visitors to Yakima generate $37 million in state and local taxes. The city uses lodging taxes to pay for bonds and operation of City facilities like the Convention Center and Capitol Theatre. 2. Another comment was received from Colette Keeton, on behalf of the Yakima Valley Lodging Association. The association met on September 19, 2018 to discuss the definitions and proposed the following regarding extended stay: "Extended stay hotel/motel" means a lodging use in a structure, or structure[s], where more than 10% of the rooms are provided or made available to the public for a fee for extended stays. The length of stay can be up to or exceed 30 consecutive days. Rooms designated for extended stay use may include kitchen facilities. This definition does not include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or multi -family dwelling. VI. FINDINGS 1. In accordance with the City Council Moratorium, the Planning Commission held 5 study sessions to research and evaluate definitions for Hotel, Motel, and Extended Stay; and examine what zoning districts the uses should be allowed in, and at what level of review. 2. Motels and Hotels are currently allowed in certain zoning districts as either a Class 2 or Class 1 permitted use. 3. The addition of definitions for Hotel, Motel, and Extended Stay Hotel/Motel will provide clarity and consistency to new applicants who propose such uses in the city limits. 4. Adding "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel' as a higher level of review in certain zoning districts will support maintaining room availability for transient visitors who come to Yakima for brief stays. 5. Two comments were received that highlighted the importance of separating Hotel and Motel uses from Extended Stay. VII. CONCLUSIONS 1. No adverse impacts have been identified by the approval of these amendments. 2. The proposed text amendments are supported by the Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040, VIII. RECOMMENDATION The Department of Community Development recommends APPROVAL of these text amendments as proposed in section 11.6. of this report. SUGGESTED MOTIONS: Approval (Original YPC Proposal): Based on the testimony and evidence presented during this afternoon's public hearing, I move that the Planning Commission draft findings of fact and forward a recommendation of approval of the Planning Commission's proposal found under section l to the Yakima City Council. Approval (Modified Staff Proposal): Based on the testimony and evidence presented during this afternoon's public hearing, I move that the Planning Commission draft findings of fact and forward a recommendation of approval of the City Staff's proposal found under section 11.6 above to the Yakima City Council. Approval with modifications: Based on the testimony and evidence presented during this afternoon's public hearing, I move that the City of Yakima Planning staff modify the draft language to include the changes noted in the minutes of this afternoon's public hearing, and with these changes move that the Planning Commission draft findings of fact and forward a recommendation of approval to the Yakima City Council. Denial: Based on the testimony and evidence presented during this afternoon's public hearing, I move that the Planning Commission reject the proposal to include findings of fact documenting the reasons for denial, and order the proposal be forwarded to the Yakima City Council with a recommendation for denial. CITY PLANNING — HOTEUMOTEL & EXTENDED STAY MOTEL /MOTELS TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER B Application B-1 Text Amendment Application 09/19/2018 ._....... .......... ....-... ..._................................................. .................. __.__.......................... ................................ ... ._............ ._.......... LAND USE APPLICATION CITY OF YAKIMA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1Y " ° s A &ainning129 NORTH SECOND STREET, 2ND FLOOR, YAKIMA, WA 98901 PHONE: (509) 575-6183 EMAIL: ask.planning@yakimawa.gov INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ FIRST AND A S"4 ER AIM, QUESTIONS COM P E,' l ELY. If you have any questions about this form or the application process, please ask to speak with a planner. All necessary attachments and the filing fee are required upon submittal. Filing fees are not refundable. This application consists of several parts. PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION, PART II – SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION, and PART III – CERTIFICATION are on this page. PART II, III, and IV contain additional informationspecific to your proposal and MUST be attached to this paEe to complete the Ipplication. PART I – GENERAL INFORMATION g y Yakima Planning Division 1. Applicant's Mallin Address: 929 Nt2n...... Information: d St City: Yakima 1St WA Z'ip;� 98901 Phone: (509 )575-6183 . joseph.calhoun@yakimawa.gov E -Mail: oseph.calhoun@yakimawa.gov Interest to P _ ...... � ❑ g 11 ❑ Purchaser ❑ Other Local 2 Applicant's EJ AgentGovernment Check One: Pro 17'. - - Name: 3. . ......................... Property Owner's_..........................................................._._...................................,_,..,...-.,...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................- InformationApplicant): .... fother Mailingthan .�....... g CiSt: /rig Phone ( ) E -Mail: 4. Subject Pr........ —..... _ .. ......... _...... ................� .... .... ....w operty's Assessor's Parcel Number(s): N/A - Non Project Action 5. i ..............................................................................._.....______________ ________________________. L........__....._..,..,..,...,,...,.._,n.,.,...,.,.e, .................... egal Description 'rion of Property. (if lengthy, please attach it on a separate document) N/A - Non Project Action 6. Property Address: N/A - No ...... .....--. ...------. n Project Action 7 P.roper y's Existing Zoning: ❑ SR ❑ R -i ❑ R-2 ❑ R-3 ❑ B-1 ❑ B-2 ❑ HB ❑ SCC ❑ LCC ❑ CBD ❑ GC ❑ AS ❑ RD ❑ M-1 ❑ M-2 ------------ ______---- ...... 8. Type Of Application: (Check All That Apply) Environmental Checklist (SEPA Review) ElAdministrative Adjustment ElType (1) Review ❑ Type (2) Review ❑ Type (3) Review ❑ Binding Site Plan Comprehensive Plan Text or Map ❑ Amendment E]Critical Areas Review E]Easement Release ❑ Planned Development ❑ Preliminary Short Plat ❑ Preliminary Long Plat ❑ Amended Long Plat ❑ Rezone ❑ Shoreline ❑ Transportation Concurrency ❑ Other: Other: Text Amendment PART II – SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION – SEPA CHECKLIST 9. Environmental Checklist see attached forms) PART III – CERTIFICATION 10. I certify that the information on this application and the required attachments are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Property Owner'sV'igna tore Date 09/17/2018 Applic 2's Signature Date FILEAPI"IACA"i"IO'(S)- DATE FEE PAID. RECEIVED BY: AMOUNT– –RECEIPT. PAID. NO: N/ft I N/LE NIA NIA - Revised 01/2017 Page 13 11NIDEX pf, Proposed Text Amendment to YMC Title 15 TAT#003-1'8, SEPA#025-18 Definitions for Hotel, Motel, Extended Stay Draft Definitions for Consideration and Discussion: "Hotel" means a lodging use located in a structure, or structures, where rooms are usually accessed by means of common interior hallways, and which more than 90% of the rooms are provided to transient visitors for a fee on a daily or short-term basis. For purposes of this definition, "daily or short term" means 30 or fewer consecutive days. "Motel" means a lodging use located in a structure, or structures, where rooms are usually accessed by means of exterior corridors, and which more than 90% of the rooms are provided to transient visitors for a fee on a daily or short-term basis. For purposes of this definition, "daily or short term" means 30 or fewer consecutive days. Extended Stay options: 1. "Extend Stay Hotel/Motel' means a lodging use in a structure, or structure, where more than 10% of the rooms are provided or made available to the public for a fee for extended stays. The length of stay can be up to or exceed 30 consecutive days. Rooms designated for extended stay use may include kitchen facilities. This definition does not include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or multi -family dwelling. 2. "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel' means a hotel or motel that rents rooms to the public for longer stays, which are more than 30 consecutive days. This definition does not include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or multi -family dwelling. Existing Zoning Districts: SR IR -1 R -2 Ilii' SCC t CC AS CIZ. C -i - Mat hi oind t...lotOs 2 1 1 11 Extended Stay Hotel/Motel Note: Recommended definition, designations of appropriate zoning districts, and levels of review for "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel" are subject to further discussion by the Planning Commission and public input. CITY PLANNING — HOTEL/MOTEL & EXTENDED STAY :HOTEL /MOTELS TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER C SEPA Checklist C-1 SEPA Checklist 09/19/2018 _........................................................................ .._........... .............................._._ ................. _............ .................................... _............_.--__................ _............................................................................... .........................................w. ..... . ..... .......................... ENVIRONMENTAL CSECKL ST idItik STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) '��" (AS TAKEN FROM WAC 197-11-960) " YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.88 PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant im acts or if an environmental im act statement will be prepared to further anal ze the Ero2osal. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "nota liiqable" or ` 4oc;s notapply" onlwhen you can explain why it does ¢got a I, Viand not when the answer is unknown, You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision-making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help you describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determininF. if there may be significant adverse impact. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS For non -project proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project", "applicant", and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non -projects) questions in Part B — Environmental Elements — that do not cont2212,2!Ea2ja1LulIX to the anal sis of the 2ro2osal. A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION (To be completed by the applicant.) 1. Name Of Proposed Project (If Applicable): City of Yakima Planning Division - Hotel/Motel/Extended Stay Text Amendments 2. Applicant's Name & Phone. City of Yakima Planning Division, (509) 575-6183 3. -------- Applicant's Address: .._.... ........_.� ....�.... ....... 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 ........ 4. Contact Person & Phone: Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun, (509) 575-6042 5. Agency Requesting Checklist: City of Yakima 6. Proposed Timi... Or 5........ _....................... _. _................... ......... ng chedule (Including Phasing, If Applicable): N/A - Non -Project Action 7. Do you have an dans for future additions expansion, or further y y p p activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain: None at this time 8 List an environmental ----p -- ......._------ y information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal: None known. Per WAC 197-11-315(1)(e), as a non -project proposal, section B of the Environmental Checklist will not be filled out. Revised 01/2017 Page 14 C -I A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION (To be completed by the applicant.) 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain: None Pending 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known: SEPA determination, City of Yakima Planning Commission Public Hearing, and City Council Approval. 11. Give a brief, but complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.): This proposal amends the City of Yakima's Municipal Code Title 15 to add definitions of "Hotel," "Motel," and "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel," and amends YMC § 15.04.030 Table 4-1, Permitted Land Uses. The draft amendments can be found here: https://www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/hotel-motel-extended-stay/ 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand therecis p e location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist: City Limits Revised 01/2017 Page 15 C. SIGNATURE (To be completed by the applicant.) The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. September 19, 2018 ropert yc� or gen I?t Signata a Date Submitted Joan Davenport Community Development Director/City of Yakima Name of Signee Position and Agency/Organization PLEASE COMPLETE SECTION "D" ON THE NEXT PAGE IF THESE, IS NO PROJECT RELATED TO THIS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Revised 01/2017 Page 113 DOC. gNDIX D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (To be completed by the Space Reserved For ,applicant.,applicant.1 IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) AgenSZ Comments Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities that would likely result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? The proposed changes will not affect how land uses discharge to water, emissions to the air, Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases ........ ......... . e .. p are: None proposed. Any future measures to avoid such increases will be dealt with at the project level. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposed changes will not affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life, as they are regulatory in nature. Proposed measures to.protect or conserveplants, animals, fish, or marine life are: None proposed. Any future measures to avoid such increases will be dealt with at the project level. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed changes do not involve regulations dealing with energy or natural resources. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are None Proposed. Any future measures to avoid such increases will be dealt with at the project 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, tloodplains, or prime farmlands? The proposed changes will not change or affect any environmental sensitive areas or regulations. _- ------------- ............................... Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None Proposed. Any future measures to avoid such increases will be dealt with at the project level. 5 How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? No change to shoreline uses are proposed. The proposal will alter the land use process for "hotel," "motel," and "extended stay hotel/motel" in certain zoning districts. Depending on the proposal and zone, the use will require either Type 1, 2, or 3 review. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None Proposed. Any future measures to avoid such increases will be dealt with at the project level. ........................................................................................... 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Not likely. The traffic impacts will result in a minimal change, if any, from other uses that are allowed in the zoning districts proposed for this use. — -- such demand(s) are: Proposed measures to reduce or respond to None Proposed. Any future measures to avoid such increases will be dealt with at the project level. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the prop y _ laws or proposal may conflict with local state or federal requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposed changes will not conflict with any local, state, or federal laws, or requirements for the protection of the environment. Revised 01/2017 Page 114 t CITY PLANNING — HOTEL/MOTEL & EXTENDED STAY HOTEL /MOTELS TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 EX:IIBIT LIST CHAPTER ;D Public Notices r D-1 Notice of Application, SEPA - Preliminary Determination of 09/19/2018 Non -Significance & Public Hearing D -la: Legal Notice D -lb: Press Release and Distribution Email D -lc: Parties and Agencies Notified D -1d: Affidavit of Mailing D-2 YPC Agenda and Packet Distribution List 10/04/2018 ......... ............ ..._.�.................................. D-3 YPC Agenda 10/10/2018 _. ........ .. ..................... .......................................................................... .._............... . M ......................................................... ... ....�................................. AWNS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director M��' '4 �� G n� a. lao�no�nitn Divi n i Joseph Calhoun, Manager 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning City of Yakima Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday October 10, 2018 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. YPC Members: Chairwoman Patricia Byers, Vice -Chair Al Rose, Bill Cook, Jacob Liddicoat, Robert McCormick, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, and Philip Ostriem Council Liaison: Jason White City Planning Staff: Joan Davenport (Community Development Director); Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager); Eric Crowell (Associate Planner); Trevor Martin (Associate Planner); Colleda Monick (Assistant Planner); Rosalinda Ibarra (Administrative Assistant); and Lisa Maxey (Planning Specialist) AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Staff Announcements IV. Audience Participation V. Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2018 and Approval of Revision of Meeting Minutes of August 8, 2018 That Were Previously Approved VI. Public Hearing - Hotel, Motel, and Extended Stay Hotel/Motels Applicant: City of Yakima Planning Division File Numbers: TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 Site Address: N/A Request: Amendments to the City of Ya krona°s Municipal Coda* Title 15 to add definitions of "Hotel," "Motel," and "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel," and amend YMC § 15.04.030 Table 4-1, Permitted Land Uses. VII. Other Business VIII. Adjourn Next Meeting. October 24, 2018 INDIE111EX YPC Staff Report & Packet Distribution List City Planning — Hotel/Motel & Extended Stay Hotel/Motels YPC PACKET: Patricia Byers Pa_ tbvers907(@msn.corn Rob McCormick rob@ mccormickaircenter,corn Philip Ostriem Philipastrilerri@g!nail.com TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 Al Rose Bill Cook Sflvrfx40(@bfnLnet Cook.w charter.net ......................................... a a rZQ4_0@jfl3,gj1, _co ni Jake Liddicoat Leanne Hughes -Mickel jg.Kq@.14Y 12L, lea nne, rnickgel(c me corn @�L�tL kxom Date Distributed: 10 I - !L,.)Oclq INDEX #-..Z) 2 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF WASHINGTON CITY OF YAKIMA RE: TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 City Planning - Hotel/Motel w& Extended Sta Hotel/Motels N/A I, Lisa Maxey, as an employee of the City of Yakima Planning Division, have dispatched through the United States Mails, a Notice of Application, Environmental Review, and Public Hearing. A true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said notice was addressed to interested parties/ parties of record and SEPA reviewing agencies, and that said notices were mailed by me on the 19nd day of September, 2018. That I mailed said notices in the manner herein set forth and that all of the statements made herein are just and true. Lisa Maxey Planning Specialist IJ Ahtanum Irrigation District Chamber of Commerce Department of Agriculture Beth Ann Brulotte, Executive Assistant 10 North 9th Street Kelly McLain 10705-B Gilbert Road Yakima, WA 98901 60 Box 425A Olympia, WA 98504 Olympia, Yakima, WA 98903-9203 ckaaerm„��emraVww�a,r t r wa„ pv �a�th @.ahtanaa.m,ne Dept of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Department of Commerce Department of Ecology Greg Griffith or Gretchen Kaehler, Deputy State Growth Management Services Annie Szvetecz, SEPA Policy Lead Historic Preservation Officer P.O. Box 42525 P.O. Box 47703 P.O. 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For the Record/File ��...��................��...�_._.._...._.....��...��_._._.��-Revised m04/2018 Type of Notice: MCI Ofl& File Number: TXT -003 )U JC.P'4#ogs- "-16 Date of Mailing:- I I q U Maxey, Lisa From: Maxey, Lisa Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 8:41 AM To: Belles, Carolyn; Brown, David; Calhoun, Joseph; Caruso, Joe; Cutter, Jeff, Davenport, Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschere, Suzanne; Denman, Glenn; DeOchoa, Vick; Desgrosellier, Bob; Ibarra, Rosalinda; Kallevig, Dana; Kara, Naeem; Layman, Randy; Matthews, Archie; Maxey, Lisa; Meloy, Randy; Reid, Patrick; Riddle, Dan; Rizzi, Dominic; Schafer, Scott; Shane, Mike; Watkins, Sara; Zammarchi, Loretta; Ahtanum Irrigation District - Beth Ann Brulotte; Cawley, Marc; Chamber of Commerce; Department of Agriculture; Department of Commerce (CTED) - Review Team; Department of Ecology; Department of Ecology - Lori White; Department of Ecology - SEPA Register; Department of Ecology -CRO Coordinator; Department of Fish and Wildlife; Department of Fish and Wildlife - Eric Bartrand; Department of Fish and Wildlife - Scott Downes; Department of Natural Resources; Department of Social & Health Services; Dept. 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Baule; Yakima Waste Systems - Keith Kovalenko; Al Rose; Alfred A. Rose (silvrfx40@bmi.net); Jacob Liddicoat; Leanne Hughes -Mickel; Patricia Byers; Philip Ostriem; Rob McCormick; White, Jason; William Cook (cook.w@charter.net); Associated Press; Bastinelli, Mike; Brown, Michael; Davido, Sean; EI Mundo; EI Sol de Yakima; Fannin, John; Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; KAPP TV News; KBBO-KRSE Radio - manager; KCJT TV News; KDNA Noticias; KDNA Radio - Francisco Rios; KEPR TV News; KIMA TV News; KIT News; KIT/KATS/DMVW/KFFM - Lance Tormey; KNDO TV News; KNDU TV News; KUNW-TV Univision; KVEW TV News; La Casa Hogar; La Voz; Lozano, Bonnie; NWCN News; NWPR - Anna King; Randy Luvaas - Yakima Business Times; RCDR - Maria DJ Rodriguez; Reed C. Pell; Tu Decides; Tu Decides - Albert Torres; Yakima Herald Republic - Mai Hoang; Yakima Herald Republic Newspaper; Yakima School District - Jack Irion; Yakima Valley Business Times; Yakima Valley Business Times - George Finch; YPAC - Randy Beehler Cc: Calhoun, Joseph Subject: Notice of Application, SEPA & Public Hearing - City Planning - Hotel/Motel/Extended Stay - TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 Attachments: NOTICE OF APPLICATION, SEPA & PUBLIC HEARING - City Planning - Hotel -Mot .... pdf Attached is a Notice of Application, SEPA Environmental Review, and Public Hearing regarding the above - entitled project. If you have any questions about this proposal, please contact assigned planner Joseph Calhoun at (509) 575-6042 or email to: jca li cathoui@yakimiawa_g,gv. Thank you! ®®C. Lisa Maxey Planning Specialist I City of Yakima Planning Division (509) 576-6669 - Lisa V a,xp @ , jjrn w ,,gpy Planning Division: (509) 575-6183 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 I VWlr6)"'i n� #---D—IL- R Y.'AKI',MA PU, LIC A daily part of your life �" yakima-herald.com This is the proof of your ad scheduled to run on the dates indicated below. Please proof read notice carefully to check spelling and run dates, if you need to make changes Date: 09/17/18 Account #: 110358 Company Name: CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING Contact: ROSALINDA IBARRA,AP Address: 129 N 2ND STREET YAKIMA, WA 98901-2720 Telephone: (509)575-6164 Fax: Account Rep: Simon Sizer Phone # (509) 577-7740 Email: ssizer@yakimaherald.com Ad ID: 839193 Start: 09/19/18 Stop: 09/19/18 Total Cost: $226.30 Lines: 124.0 # of Inserts: 1 Ad Class: 6021 Dates: na Herald -Republic 09/19/18 CITY OF YAKIMA NOTICE OF APPLICATION, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AND PUBLIC HEARING Date: 9/19/18; Project Location: Citywide; Project Appli- cant: City of Yakima, Planning Division; File #: TXT#003-18, SEPA#025-18; Date of App: 9/19/18 Project Description: The City of Yakima Planning Division is proposing non -project minor amendments to the City of Yakima's Municipal Code Title 15 to add definitions of "Hotel," "Motel," and "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel," and amend Yakima Municipal Code § 15.04.030 Table 4-1, Permitted Land Uses; NOTICE OF ENVI- RONMENTAL REVIEW. . This is to notify all the public and private agencies with jurisdiction and environmental expertise that the City of Yakima Planning Division has been established as the lead agency, pursuant to the Washington State Envi- ronmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the above stated project. The City of Yakima is issuing a Preliminary Determination of Non- Significance (DNS) on this project. WAC 197-11-340 is being used. The following conditions have been identified that may be used to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts of the proposal: No impacts identified; Required Permits—The following local, state and federal permits/approvals are needed for the proposed project: None; Required Studies: None; Existing Environmental Documents: None; Preliminary determination of the development regulations that will be used for project mitigation and consistency: Future projects will require compliance with the International Build- ing Code, City of Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, City of Yakima Comprehensive Plan and City of Yakima Title 12 Development Standards; RtE�T WwlijTTE9 Q)JR-, MENTS: The public is encouraged to review and comment on the proposed application. Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing scheduled for October 10, 2018, or at the public hearing. Please send written comments to: Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director, City of Yakima, Department of Community Development, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901, or email comments to: �i0g. krrmw�v. Please reference the file numbers (TXT#003-18, SEPA#025-18) in any correspondence you submit. NOTICE OP P 5=.HfARtW. This application will require two public hearings; one before the City of Yakima Planning Commission to be followed by a public hearing before the Yakima City Council. The public hearing before the City of Yakima Planning Commission has been scheduled for Wednesday October 10, 2018, beginning at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Any person desiring to express their views on this matter is invited to attend the public hearing or to submit their written comments to: City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901. A separate public notice will be provided for the public hearing before the Yakima City Council; h1Q1L(ZE_QI CQM,MENQATQN;,The Planning Commission's recommendation and future notices will be sent to anyone who submits comments on this application or requests additional notice; The file containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington, and online at 1ps°/Iww y&q&„r:11.8a goy' setyilesjplanni /hotel- Qlel-extended-stay/ If you have any question on this proposal, please call Joseph Calhoun, Plan- ning Manager, at (509) 575-6042 or email to: igs!gph&glhoun@ yakimawa.gov. (839193) September 19, 2018 Courtesy of Yakima Her 1 Republic . CITY OF YAKIMA NOTICE OF APPLICATION, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AND PUBLIC HEARING ,Date; 9/19"18, Project Loction: Citywide; Pro act Appll- cant; Cita of Ya irna, Piannlhg Division; File ff:IXTtf003-1 „ $EPAti025-18;19ate of Ap�p`: 9/19/18 Project Description: The City of Yakima Planning Division is pro, osing non -project minor amendments to the City of Yakima's ipnuci al Code Title 15 to add definitions of `"Hotelw" "° tot , , anrt `°�xlendod Stay Hotel/Motel;' and amend Yakima Municipal Code § 15.04.030 Table 4-1, Permitted Land Uses; NOTICE OF ENVI- ON NTAL1E"y1.E,"pi".Thia is to notify all the public and private agencies w4h jurisdiction and environmental expertise that the City of Yakima Planning Division has been established as the lead agency, pursuant to the Washington State Envi- ronmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the above stated project. The City of Yakima is issuing'a Prelimjnary Determination of Non- Significance (DNS) on this project. WAC'197-11-340 is being used. The following conditions have boon identified that may be used to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts of the proposal: No impacts identified; Required Permits —The following local, state and federal permits/approvals are needed for the proposed project: None; Required Studies: None; Existing Environmental Documents: None; Preliminary determination of the development, regulations that will: be ds8d for project mitigation and consistency., Future projects re compliance with the international Build-' hig 0ode, City f uYaklma,Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, City' COE prior to the public hearing scheduled for October 10, 2018, or at the public hearing. Please send written comments to: Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Directorr, City of Yakima, Department of Community Development,129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98'901„ or email comments tra: isttli yi1y o�u. Please reference the file numbers CT Trow -18. SEP it025-'f 8l iti anv corresoortdence before the YakimaCity Council "f he public hearin before the City of Yaklma Planning Commission has been sc ieduled for Wednesday October 10, 2018, beginning at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Any person desiring to express their views on this matter is Invited to attend the public hearing or to submit their written comments to: City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St.,Yakima, WA 98901. A separate public notice will be providod for` the ublic he8rin before the "Yakima City Coutncil; _�Ofl BOO N t The Planning . . Commission's recommendation and future notices will be sent to anyone who submits comments on this application or requests additlonai notice; The file containing the com�l� lete application is available for public review at the City of YakimaG Pianning Division, end floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington„ and online at hltp!w+wy��t i �r� have any nln Manager, at ( 509) 575-6x042 or email lo. Ca boon, Plan., question on this proposal, please call Joso h �,�.��ljbb y ya (839193) September 19, 2018 IINDEX� � G- DEP :TMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVEL�- HENT „tiyW Joan Davenport, AICP, Director PIawuung is M � orifi dillLW Joseph Calhoun, Manager �i V Y 0 F � A K � rods A, Planning, 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning WASHINGTON STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON September 19, 2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Environmental Review of text amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Title 15. The proposed amendments will add definitions of "Hotel," "Motel," and "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel," and amend Yakima Municipal Code § 15.04.030 Table 4-1, Permitted Land Uses. LOCATION: City Limits PARCEL NUMBERS: N/A PROPONENT: City of Yakima Planning Division PROPERTY OWNERS: N/A LEAD AGENCY: City of Yakima FILE NUMBERS: SEPA#025-18 & TXT#003-18 DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. N This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340; the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 20 days from the date of this preliminary threshold determination. All comments must be submitted by 5:00 pm on October 9, 2018. Responsible Official: Joan Davenport Position/Title: SEPA Responsible Official Phone (509) 575-6183 Address: 129 N. 2nd Street., Yakima WA 98901 Date September 19, 2018 Signatu UIQ INDEX JAWSP DEP, _TMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELk- vIENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director lanning Joseph Calhoun, Manager 129 North Second Street, 2°d Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov - www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning NOTICE OF APPLICATION, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE: September 19, 2018 TO: Interested Parties FROM: Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Notice of Application, Environmental Review, and Public Hearing NOTICE OF APPLICATION Project Location: Citywide Project Applicant: City of Yakima, Planning Division File Numbers: TXT#003-18, SEPA#025-18 Date of Application: September 19, 2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Yakima Planning Division is proposing non -project minor amendments to the City of Yakima's Municipal Code Title 15 to add definitions of "Hotel," "Motel," and "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel," and amend Yakima Municipal Code § 15.04.030 Table 4-1, Permitted Land Uses. NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This is to notify all the public and private agencies with jurisdiction and environmental expertise that the City of Yakima Planning Division has been established as the lead agency, pursuant to the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the above stated project. The City of Yakima is issuing a Preliminary Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) on this project. WAC 197-11-340 is being used. The following conditions have been identified that may be used to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts of the proposal: No impacts identified Required Permits — The following local, state and federal permits/approvals are needed for the proposed project: None. Required Studies: None Existing Environmental Documents: None Preliminary determination of the development regulations that will be used for project mitigation and consistency: Future projects will require compliance with the International Building Code, City of Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, City of Yakima Comprehensive Plan and City of Yakima Title 12 Development Standards. REQUEST FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS The public is encouraged to review and comment on the proposed application. Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing scheduled for October 10, 2018, or at the public hearing. Yakima Rwrwn ,Fl R 81111"0 DD 2(�t5 1994 �.L—Lm Please send written comments to: Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director City of Yakima, Department of Community Development 129 North 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 or email comments to: ask. Fanning„ akimawa.gov.. Please reference the file numbers (TXT#003-18, SEPA#025-18) in any correspondence you submit. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING This application will require two public hearings; one before the City of Yakima Planning Commission to be followed by a public hearing before the Yakima City Council. The public hearing before the City of Yakima Planning Commission has been scheduled for Wednesday October 10, 2018, beginning at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Any person desiring to express their views on this matter is invited to attend the public hearing or to submit their written comments to: City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901. A separate public notice will be provided for the public hearing before the Yakima City Council. NOTICE OF RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission's recommendation and future notices will be sent to anyone who submits comments on this application or requests additional notice. The file containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington, and online at t tjgs.lf r goy/service l aR i (hotel -motel tended -stall If you have any question on this proposal, please call Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager, at (509) 575-6042 or email to: Jose h.clunaki. ov. CITY PLANNING — HOTEL/MOTEL & EXTENDED STAY HOTEL /MOTELS TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 EXHIlIIT LIST CHAPTER E Public Comments r � E-1 Comment Letter from John Cooper, Yakima Valley Tourism 06/20/2018 (Originally Submitted to City Council; distributed to YPC at a Study Session) E-2 Comment Letter from Yakima Valley Lodging Association 10/03/2018 ......................................................... �� __................ ........ .................................... City of Yakima Planning Commission c/o Joan Davenport 129 N. 2nd Avenue Yakima, WA. 98901 Dear Joan, I am writing on behalf of the Yakima Valley Lodging Association with our recommendation for the consideration of the Planning commission in regards to our definition regarding proposed text amendment to YMC Title 15. At our meeting on September 19, 2018 our members discussed the definitions that will be before the commission and would like to give our unanimous support to the extended stay options definition as follows: "Extended stay hotel/motel" means a lodging use in a structure, or structure, where more than 10% of the rooms are provided or made available to the public for a fee for extended stays. The length of stay can be up to or exceed 30 consecutive days. Rooms designated for extended stay use may include kitchen facilities. This definition does not include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or multi -family dwelling. We appreciate you taking the time to hear our input based on the lodging association members of the Yakima community. Sincerely, Colette Keeton/ Secretary & Treasurer, Yakima Valley Lodging Association OCT 0 3 2018 CITY OF YAKIMA June 20, 2018 Yakima Valley Tourism 10 North 81h Street Yakima, WA 98901 T: 509-575-3010 F: 509-575-6252 800-221-0751 www.visityakima.com TO: Mayor Coffey and Council City of Yakima FROM:. John Cooper, President and CEO RE: Definitions for Hotels and Lodging CITY OF YAKIMA I Lcl.:... I1 To sustain and grow tourism in Yakima, it is important we clearly identify what is a hotel/lodging in the municipal code and zoning, and ensure that our keystone lodging properties remain for their intended purposes: as lodging facilities that primarily serve the traveling public. Keystone properties are the hotels that form the critical lodging mass that serve visitors. To lose one or more of them to non -lodging functions could cause a serious economic ripple and affect our ability to attract visitors. These keystone hotels are located primarily in the downtown core and near the Interstate, though others along North First and one being built on Nob Hill are important to the mix. From a zoning stand point, they are in the Central Business District, Regional Development and General Commercial Districts of the city. We must ensure that the vast majority of lodging properties in these districts serve transient visitors. Giving definition to a hotel/motel is one step in that process. The state (and others) refer to transient guests when defining hotels and other lodging. Merriam Webster defines a transient as "a person passing through or by a place with only a brief stay or sojourn i.e. transient visitors." As for guest, Merriam Webster states a guest is "A person who pays for the services of an establishment (such as a hotel or restaurant)." Simply put, a transient guest is a person who pays to stay in a place for only a short time. Then how do we define brief staV or short time? In the lodging industry it is typically 30 days or less, which is a barometer used by the state for collection of lodging taxes. There is a difference between an extended stay Motel and someone stay,ing in a hotel or motel for an extended period, 9 Submitted: qe-0 I� aJ z � 3] CITY OF YAK11WA Extended stay hotels are first and foremost hotels. It is an industry brand. F'iQ'ti:':`i O.! . Most guests staying at these properties are staying less than 30 days, but they also cater to corporate travelers and others that need tV stay IV11Iger. Extended stay branded hotels also accept daily travelers. Outside of extended stays, regular hotels and motels offer longer stays when space permits, but usually that is not their primary purpose. The first extended stay branded hotel was the Ledgestone Hotel that opened in 2008 with 110 rooms. The second extended stay hotel in Yakima will be My Place Hotel, opening by the Greenway at Sara Hubbard park this summer or early fall. It will have 64 rooms. Their corporate website clearly defines their purpose: "Each of our properties is designed to meet the demands of today's traveler through easy check- Lin, friendly staff, and modern rooms... All My Place Hotel locations have affordable nightly, weekly and monthly rate options! Business and leisure travelers know that our quality and value ... allows our ug ests to enjoy the comforts of home." Words like traveler and guests cover the intent of their market focus and purpose. Extended Stay America is one of the largest, extended stay lodging chains in the U.S., with some 700 properties. On their website they define their lodging options as such: "Whether you are on a temporary assignment, transitioning to a new home, or remodeling an existing home, picking the right temporary housing is critical." These properties have a limit of four people and use one king, queen or two double beds. There are no single beds and they only allow up to four guests to a room. Specific to the handout staff provided June 19th, I believe the City of Seattle definitions should be our model. I would recommend amending those definitions to clarify "majority of rooms," maybe with language that states vast majority or a numerical number that reflects that. Otherwise, the word "majority" could be construed to be 51 % and could cause mix uses that negate the property being a hotel. The Auburn definition is acceptable but "guests" should be better clarified, maybe call them "transient guests." The Pasco definition is too vague plus expands the use beyond what a hotel is meant to be. I recommend not using that definition. Tourism is a vital industry to Yakima and creates jobs. Visitors to the region spend more than $400 million each year, the industry employs 3,850 people plus generates $37 million in state and local taxes. The city uses lodging taxes from visitors to pay for bonds and operation of City owned facilities like the Yakima Convention Center and Capitol Theatre. Sales taxes generated by guests at hotels go into the general fund for all public services, from police to parks. Sustaining our lodging inventory is not only important to the visitor, it is crucial to the City's budget. c.c. Cliff Moore, City Manager CITY PLANNING — HOTEUMOTEL & EXTENDED STAY HOTEL /MOTELS TXT#003-18 & SEPA#025-18 EXHIBIT IT LIST CHAPTER F Supplemental Information F-1 YPC Minutes — August 8, 2018 (DRAFT — REVISED), Study 08/08/2018 Session F-2 YPC Minutes — August 22, 2018, Study Session 08/22/2018 ...................................._ .._ ............................................. ... —... F-3 YPC Minutes — September 26, 2018 (DRAFT), Study Session 09/26/2018 .......... ....---- . .............................. _............................................. .............. _m.......... ..................... City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers Meeting Minutes of September 26, 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, Jacob Liddicoat, Robert McCormick, Philip Ostriem YPC Members Absent: Bill Cook, Leanne Hughes -Mickel (both excused) Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager; Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Trevor Martin, Associate Planner; Eric Crowell, Associate Planner; Lisa Maxey, Planning Specialist Council Liaison: Jason White, District 2 (absent) Others: Sign -in sheet in file Staff Announcements - Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun announced that staff is requesting City Council to set the date for the public for this year's Comprehensive Plan Amendment and concurrent Rezone requests, which a potential date of November 6, 2018. He also made known that the Planning Commission will hold a hearing on October 10, 2018, on the proposed text amendments related to uses and definitions of hotel, motel, and extended stay hotel/ motels. Audience Participation - None noted. Approval of Meeting Minutes of September 12 2018. - It was motioned by Vice -Chair Rose and seconded by Commissioner Liddicoat to approve the meeting minutes of September 12, 2018. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hey arin : Datal Pro +erties RZ#009-18 & SEPA#018-18 - Associate Planner Eric Crowell presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this non -project rezone request which includes a conceptual site plan showing a potential use of this property in the future if the rezone is approved for a "drive-through beverage shop." Crowell clarified that the current proposal is for the rezone only and not for the approval of this specific use, and that a beverage shop would be required to go through a separate land use review process in order to be approved. Discussion took place on traffic -related concerns that could occur once the property is developed. Crowell noted that the Traffic Engineering comments state that access on 56th Ave. should be as far south as practical with consideration of the location of existing driveways on the adjacent parcel and across the street. Bill Hordan of Hordan Planning Services (applicant) voiced his support of staff's findings and recommendation. The Commission discussed possibly requiring the applicant to merge the two parcels in this request. Commission members and staff also discussed site design standards that may be required when a new development goes in to make it compatible with the surrounding properties including fencing, building height limitations, setback requirements, and traffic considerations. - 1 - 00Cr. It was motioned by Commissioner Liddicoat and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose to recommend approval of the proposed rezone from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Large Convenience Center (LCC) to the Yakima City Council. It was amended by Liddicoat and seconded by Rose to include a condition of approval that the two subject properties be merged. Calhoun inserted that the requirement of a merger may be premature as this is a non -project rezone and there is currently a house on each lot. The motion failed unanimously. It was motioned by Commissioner Liddicoat and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose to recommend approval of the proposed rezone from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Large Convenience Center (LCC) as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Continued Public Hearing: West Valley Nursing Homes Inc. CPA#005-18 & RZ#006- 18 - Associate Planner Trevor Martin presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and concurrent Rezone request which proposes to remove the existing development agreement on the property which limits property use to multi -family senior living and senior care residential facilities and proposes to retain the current future land use designation of Mixed Residential and current zoning of Multi -Family Residential (R-3). Martin clarified that the applicant has since amended the request to remove a small portion of land around neighboring property owned by James Johnson from the request to promote compatibility between existing land uses. The Commission discussed concerns raised by the public in 2012 when this property first went through the process to be rezoned to R-3 and amended to have a future land use designation of Mixed Residential. The main concern mentioned was lack of compatibility of R-3 zoning with the existing neighborhood. It was noted that minimal comments have been received on this proposal in comparison to the proposal in 2012. Bill Hordan (applicant) explained that senior housing, skilled nursing facilities, etc. have become harder to finance which is one reason why they are requesting to rescind the development agreement so other housing options may be explored. Hordan informed the Commission that they have had ongoing discussions with James Johnson, property owner to the northeast of this proposal, who was amenable to having a buffer of R-1 zoning around his property to help mitigate compatibility concerns, which is the reason for the application amendment. Hordan also expressed the need for additional R-3 zoned properties in the city. Senior Assistant City Attorney Sara Watkins clarified that the Planning Commission's motion on a recommendation to Council may address both the development agreement element of the request and the proposed comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone change; however, an ordinance cannot have more than one subject so the issues would be separated at the City Council level. Staff clarified that if the Planning Commission recommends that the development agreement be revoked and the comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone requests which have been modified to exclude a portion of land around the Johnson property as shown on the amended map in the application be approved, and City Council approves the recommendation and adopts ordinances accordingly, the area around the Johnson property would default back to R-1 zoning and a future land use - 2 - DOC. WDEX *- ,,j:- designation of Low Density Residential on account of the development agreement being terminated and due to it being excluded from the rest of the land that is part of the comprehensive plan amendment and rezone request. It was motioned by Commissioner Liddicoat and seconded by Commissioner McCormick to recommend approval of the request to retain the future land use designation of Mixed Residential and zoning of Multi -Family Residential (R-3) with the exception of the hashed area shown on the applicant's revised map, and recommend that the existing development agreement be terminated, thus reverting the aforementioned "hashed" portion of land back to R-1 zoning with a future land use designation of Low Density Residential. The motion carried unanimously. Study Session: Hotel/Motel and Extended -Stay Hotel/Motel Uses and Definitions - Discussion took place regarding parking in in the Central Business District (CBD) and whether the level of review for hotel/ motel or extended stay hotel/ motel should be increased due to limited parking. Several hotels were named that exist in the downtown area and have parking on site. Calhoun clarified that if the business chooses to provide parking on site, though not required in the CBD zoning district, it would have to meet the standards of the code. The Commission had consensus to remove the language in the "hotel" and "motel" draft definitions that references a percentage of rooms that must be designated for "short-term" stays. The Commission also agreed to have the "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel" draft definition state, "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel means a hotel or motel that rents rooms to the public for longer stays, which are more than 30 consecutive days. This definition does not include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or multi -family dwelling." Lastly, to finalize the draft of the proposed text amendments in preparation of the upcoming public hearing, the Commission had consensus to add "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel" to the same line as the "Motels and Hotels" in Yakima Municipal Code § 15.04.030 - Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses so that extended stay hotels/motels would be allowed in the same zoning districts and permitted through the same levels of review as motels and hotels as dictated in the table. Other Business - Commissioner Liddicoat suggested that staff's response to public comments consisting of project -related matters on non -project rezones include a description of the land use review and public notice procedures for a project -specific request that may follow after the non -project rezone and how the public can be informed and involved in the project -level land use review process. Calhoun assured that this can be accomplished and reflected in the staff reports. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn to October 10, 2018 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m. Chairwoman Byers Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Planning Specialist. City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers Meeting Minutes of August 22, 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, Jacob Liddicoat, Robert McCormick, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Philip Ostriem YPC Members Absent: Bill Cook (excused) Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager; Trevor Martin, Associate Planner; Lisa Maxey, Planning Specialist Council Liaison: Jason White, District 2 (absent) Others: Sign -in sheet in file Staff Announcements - Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun reminded the Commission of a hearing on various text amendments and a continued hearing for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone (CPA#007-18/RZ#008-18) for property at the wastewater treatment plant on September 12th, and a rezone hearing for property located on the southeast corner of 56�h Ave and Summitview Ave on September 26th. ,audience Partic p4tigL - None noted. mau l of Meeting Minutes. ,ygust 8, Wl. - It was motioned by Commissioner Liddicoat and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose to approve the meeting minutes of August 8, 2018. The motion carried unanimously. 2018 Coin fax pensive Plan Map Amen�jment Hearings - CPA#003-18 & RZ#004-18 - William Almon - Associate Planner Trevor Martin presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this matter. Bill Hordan of Hordan Planning Services (applicant) restated the reason for this proposal. No testimony was given by the audience so the public hearing was closed. Hordan clarified that there is no project at this time and that the driveway approach for this property would most likely be relocated further to the south on 48th Ave at the time that a project is established. It was motioned by Commissioner McCormick and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend approval of this amendment request from Low -Density Residential to Community Mixed Use to accommodate a concurrent rezone from R-1 (Single-family Residential) to B-1 (Professional Business) to the Yakima City Council. The motion carried unanimously. CPA#004-18 & RZ#005-18 - Riverpointe Landing LLC/Westtowne LLC - Martin presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this matter. Bill Hordan (applicant) spoke on the expansion of industrial uses in the area and specified that there is no project at this time. He reported that when a project is approved, it would likely be subject to sitescreening standards like fencing and landscaping to help mitigate impacts to surrounding properties. He added that due to a large easement, development on these parcels would be limited to the eastern portion of the properties. Hordan mentioned that he received a phone call from Harlan Dunn, a developer of Lake Aspen who has ownership interest in property located northwest of this proposal, MEX with questions about the proposal but no written comments were submitted subsequently. Hordan stated that the existing residence on one of the subject properties in the request would become a legal non -conforming use. The Commission had brief discussion on a previous proposal for a shopping center at this site that did not come to fruition, as well as how many parcels were reached using a 300 -ft buffer from the subject parcels for mailing public notice. No testimony was given by the audience so the public hearing was closed. It was motioned by Commissioner Hughes -Mickel and seconded by Commissioner McCormick that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend approval of this amendment request from Regional Commercial to Industrial to accommodate a concurrent rezone from LCC (Large Convenience Center) to M-1 (Light Industrial) to the Yakima City Council. The motion carried unanimously. CPA#005-18 & RZ#006-18 - West Valley Nursing Homes Inc - Martin explained that the applicant has requested the hearing to be continued to the September 26th Planning Commission meeting so the applicant has time to continue negotiations with neighbors in the area prior to moving forward. No testimony from the audience was submitted so the Commission had consensus to continue the hearing to September 26th at which time the staff report would be presented. CPA#006-18 & RZ#007-18 - Israel Zaragoza - Martin presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this matter. Bill Hordan (applicant) accentuated the success of the property owner's business to the south (Audio King and Tinting) but raised concerns with traffic congestion. He reasoned that this proposal would help in this regard since parking for the business could expand onto this property in the future. Hordan informed the Commission that the property is now vacant as the house that was on it has been demolished. He voiced that he does not have an issue with staff's recommendation to limit any new road approach on 7th St for this business at the time of project submittal and said that he expects a sitescreening requirement of a 6 -ft fence at a minimum on the north property line as there is a single-family residence on the abutting property. Discussion took place on the noise complaint mentioned in the comment letter from a neighbor, which Hordan said he did not address. The Commission requested that city staff respond to the neighbor informing them of what departments they can direct their complaints to. The Commission discussed their desires for the subject lot and the lot to the south which has the business on it be merged together, for the alleyway to be paved, and for new access off of 7th St to be prohibited for this business. Rita Garza, neighbor to the north, spoke on and provided photos of troubles she's had with this business since it moved into her neighborhood, including traffic congestion, dust and insulation going onto her property from not watering the area down after the house demolition, light pollution, contractors removing a pole from her property, playing loud music and revving engines late at night, tearing up sidewalk in front of her property, repeatedly driving up and down the street, and causing a tree to fall on her fence. She added that the land use action sign posted at the site was being covered by trucks so it was not visible (the applicant addressed this earlier in his testimony, mentioning that he went to the site to move the sign so it could be seen). Garza expressed her desire for this lot to remain residential and further explained that the proposal may reduce traffic congestion but she is still highly concerned withrobblllems -2- 60• INDEX # F-� this business has caused and is therefore opposed to the opportunity for them to expand. The Commission responded to Garza, explaining that the City Clerk's office could assist in telling her which departments to contact related to these complaints. Le Roy Pacheco, Garza's boyfriend, explained that the building .for this business extends almost to the end of the alley rather than using a fence on the property line. Hordan told the Commission he will follow up with the property owner and inform him that he is jeopardizing his opportunity for this rezone based on these complaints. He added that he may speak with staff about putting "no parking" signs at certain areas near the intersection. Hordan submitted an exhibit showing where the current driveway approach is to the business. Pacheco encouraged the Commission and staff not to require paving of the alley due to cars already speeding through it. It was motioned by Commissioner Hughes -Mickel and seconded by Commissioner Rose that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend approval of this amendment request from Mixed Residential to Commercial Mixed Use to accommodate a concurrent rezone from R-2 (Two-family Residential) to GC (General Commercial) to the Yakima City Council, with a modification to require a merger of the subject parcel with the parcel to the south that the business is on. The motion carried unanimously. stud Sessic a� . lwiote ci l aqd Extended 5!gy_ILqteVM t I Uses anDefinition - Calhoun went over staff's recommendations on draft definitions for hotel, motel, and extended stay hotel/motel. John Cooper from Yakima Valley Tourism voiced his support for the draft hotel/ motel definition and suggested that a high percentage of rooms for short-term stay be designated in the definition. Cooper said he would ask the Ledgestone Hotel and report back what percentage of short-term rooms vs. extended - stay rooms they offer. Calhoun said he will check the building code for a definition of "kitchen facility" for clarity in case it is placed in the definition of extended -stay. Cooper confirmed that the Home2 Suites located in Richland, which is considered an "extended -stay" hotel chain and one of which is being constructed in Yakima, contains an under-the-counter refrigerator, microwave, sink, and coffeemaker, and possibly a heating pad in lieu of a stove range in their rooms. Through discussion, Calhoun defined the objective of this process to be preventing a hotel from converting to temporary worker housing and providing definitions the code was lacking. Staff and Commission concluded that stipulating in the definition that lodging would be for a fee would create a scenario in which temporary worker housing may be excluded from the extended -stay use. The Commission requested staff to report back on the state and federal definitions of H -2A and temporary worker housing. The Commission had consensus to continue discussion on this item at the next meeting. Other Business - None noted. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn to September 12, 2018 was passed with unanimous vote. .1," i rr e ti p diM, rivd—.a 5:07 p.m. Oi.air oman Byers Date This :,Oing was filmed by YPAC. N iriia * for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Planning Specialist. 'mr INDEX City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers Meeting Minutes of August 8, 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, Bill Cook, Jacob Liddicoat, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Philip Ostriem YPC Members Absent: Robert McCormick (excused) Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager; Lisa Maxey, Planning Specialist Council Liaison: Jason White, District 2 (absent) Others: Sign -in sheet in file Staff Announcements - Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun reminded the Commission that hearings on 4 of the Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments will be held on August 22, 2018, that the hearing on the various text amendments the Commission have been discussing is scheduled for September 12th, and that there is a hearing on a proposed rezone on September 26th. Audience Participation - None noted. Approval of Meeting Minutes of July 25„2018 - It was motioned by Commissioner Cook and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose to approve the meeting minutes of July 25, 2018. The motion carried unanimously. ;01�rehensive Plan Map Amendment Hearin& - Chairwoman Byers asked commissioners if they had anything to disclose under the provisions of the appearance of fairness doctrine related to these hearings. Byers explained that she is an active member of Transform Yakima Together (TYT) but reasoned that this would not result in a conflict of interest as the requests at hand (CPA#007-18 & RZ#008-18) are for a change in the future land use designation and zoning and not for the approval of a homeless shelter at this time which will need to go through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to determine who will operate it. CPA#001-18 & RZ#002-18 - Coastal Farm Real Estate Inc - Calhoun presented staff's findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this matter. Tom Durant of PLSA Engineering and Surveying (applicant) reiterated the reason for this proposal. No testimony was given by the audience so the public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued regarding a comment letter from the Department of Ecology regarding the likelihood of groundwater contamination in the Yakima Railroad Area. Calhoun clarified that this issue, as well as comments received from the city's Development Services Team (DST), would be addressed at the project level. There was also discussion on the letter staff sent to the adjacent property owner inviting them to participate in this amendment and rezone request which did not result in a response. It was motioned by Commissioner Hughes -Mickel and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend approval of this amendment request from Industrial to Commercial Mixed Use to accommodate a concurrent rezone from M-1 (Light Industrial) to GC (General Commercial) to the Yakima City Council. The motion carried unanimously. CPA#002-18 & RZ#003-18 - Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic - Calhoun presented staff s findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this matter. It was noted that the property owner of the adjacent parcels was invited to participate in this amendment and rezone request but did not respond. Bill Hordan of Hordan Planning Services (applicant) reiterated the reason for the proposal and clarified that Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic (YVFWC) had also reached out to the owner of the adjacent parcels asking them to participate in this amendment and rezone process. Hordan submitted an additional conceptual site plan showing how the facility could expand in the future without ownership of the two adjacent parcels which were originally going to be incorporated in this request. He explained that YVFWC would still likely pursue ownership of these parcels in the future for further expansion. Discussion took place on the concern of this request potentially creating a spot zone, and discussion on the ability to change the future land use designation of a property without property owner consent. No testimony was given by the audience so the public hearing was closed. It was motioned by Commissioner Cook and seconded by Vice -Chair Rose that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend approval of this amendment request from Mixed Residential to Commercial Mixed Use to accommodate a concurrent rezone from R-2 (Two -Family Residential) to GC (General Commercial) to the Yakima City Council, with a modification to staff's recommendation to also change the future land use designation of the two adjacent parcels not included in this request (parcel number 191330-41429 and 191330-41430) from Mixed Residential to Commercial Mixed Use. The motion carried unanimously. CPA#007-18 & RZ#008-18 - City of Yakima Wastewater Division - Calhoun presented staff s findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendation on this matter. Community Development Director Joan Davenport provided additional information, as requested by the Planning Commission, on why the City is making this request. Additional information included the City Council's list of several city -owned locations where a homeless camp could be established, and the fact that the Council decided on land by the wastewater treatment plant by K -Mart, which came to be known as "Camp Hope." She explained that if the Commission recommends approval of the amendment and concurrent rezone and Council approves it, Council would have discussion on what the criteria would be for the homeless housing or shelter, put out an RFP/ RFQ to solicit partners in the community and make a selection, and then take the project through land use review. Brief discussion took place on how other jurisdictions are approaching this problem. Davenport and Calhoun clarified that a lot line adjustment would be done before the future land use map amendment and rezone takes effect if approved so that the land being rezoned encompasses the areas outside of the floodplain. Audience member Linda Hopkins shared her concern about the "land use action" sign being visually blocked by weeds. She then expressed her opposition to the proposal being labeled as "non -project" and spoke on problems caused by the homeless population. Hopkins voiced her opinion that there are other commercially zoned properties in the city that could be used that have utilities available. Kellie Connaughton, Executive Director of the Greenway Foundation, shared her observation of the erosion of neighborhoods near mission -type uses. She emphasized that the Greenway is already dealing with complications due to the temporary encampment, though they try to work with TYT. Connaughton articulated that areas around the Greenway need to be conserved and that the Greenway will lose public support if a permanent shelter goes in. Davenport clarified that staff was previously tasked with looking at city -owned properties appropriate for a shelter, not privately owned property. She mentioned a few sites that were contemplated and reasons why they were taken out of consideration. The Commission requested that Davenport bring back a complete list of locations that were considered by the City Council with reasons why they were not selected, as well as how the City could look into using private property for the shelter and what barriers there may be in pursuing that route. Connaughton told the Commission members she would provide to them copies of the Greenway Master Plan. It was motioned by Commissioner Liddicoat and seconded by Commissioner Hughes - Mickel to continue this hearing to their meeting on September 12th. Discussion: Hotel/Motel and Extended Stay Hote otel Uses and Definitions - Calhoun reminded the Commission that there is currently no definition of hotel or motel in the zoning ordinance but that the uses are listed in Table 4-1 - Permitted Land Uses which dictates where the use is allowed. He stated that the Planning Commission has already recommended a definition to City Council which council did not adopt, and that Council now wants a recommendation regarding extended stay hotels/ motels. Audience member John Cooper from Yakima Valley Tourism voiced his support for codifying a definition of hotel/motel and extended stay hotel/motel in order to sustain and grow tourism in Yakima. Calhoun informed the Commission that they need to consider what they want the definition to look like and how they want to incorporate the use in Table 4-1. Calhoun provided the history behind this topic and how the Planning Commission was tasked with this matter. Other Business - None noted. Adjourn - A motion to adjourn to August 22, 2018 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m. Chairwoman Byers Date Note: These minutes were originally approved by the Planning Commission and signed on August 22, 2018. Revisions were made subsequently and brought back for the Commission's approval on October 10, 2018. This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Planning Specialist. October 8, 2018 Yakima Valley Tourism 10 North 8`h Street Yakima, WA 98901 T: 509-575-3010 F: 509-575-6252 800-221-0751 www.visityakima.com Yakima Planning Commission City of Yakima 129 North Second Street Yakima, WA 98901 RE: Proposed Text Amendment to YMC Title 15 (TXT #003-18), Definitions for Hotel, motel and Extended Stay Commission Members: Thank you for your work on this important subject. We support the proposed staff recommendations that clarify hotel, motel and extended stays plus their recommended levels of land use review. Should the commission not accept the staff recommendations regarding percentage of rooms provided or rented, I would request that the sentence "This definition does not include other defined uses including, but not limited to, a boarding house or multi- family dwelling." be left in all the definitions to clarify intent of use. will be on hand October 10th to answer any questions. Again, thank you. Sincerely, John Cooper President & CEO RECOVED OCT 0 8 2018 CITY OF YAKIMA IV. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director ,uooww000uu r««« nog— nw PlwlClliiig Dtivk�iDn MA Joseph Calhoun, Manager l�� r r,�w rs� anning 129 North Second Street, 2°d Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov - www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning WASHINGTON STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE NOTICE OF RETENTION CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON October 10, 2018 File Numbers: SEPA#025-18 The City of Yakima Department of Community Development issued a: [X] Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), [ ] Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS), [ ] Modified DNS/MDNS, on September 19, 2018, for this proposal under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and WAC 197-11-340. This retention concerns a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review for text amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Title 15. The proposed amendments will add definitions of "Hotel," "Motel," and "Extended Stay Hotel/Motel," and amend Yakima Municipal Code § 15.04.030 Table 4-1, Permitted Land Uses. This threshold determination is hereby: [X] Retained [ ] Modified. Modifications to this threshold determination include the following: [ ] Withdrawn. This threshold determination has been withdrawn due to the following: [ ] Delayed. A final threshold determination has been delayed due to the following: Summary of Comments and Responses (if applicable): N/A Responsible official: Joan Davenport, AICP Position/Title: Commurrit Develo meat Director/ SEPA Responsible Official Phone: (509) 575-6183 Address: 12.9 N 2nd Street YakimaWA 98,901 Date: October 10, 2018 Signature: You may appeal this determination to Joan Davet6rt, City of Yakima Community Development Director, at 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901, no later than April 11, 2018. You must submit a completed appeal application form with the $580 application fee. Be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact the City of Yakima, Planning Division, for information on appeal procedures.