HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23-19 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
City Hall Council Chambers
January 23, 2019
Call to Order
Chairwoman Patricia Byers called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Chairwoman Patricia Byers, Al Rose, Bill Cook, Robert
McCormick, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Philip Ostriem
YPC Members Absent: Vice -Chair Jacob Liddicoat (unexcused)
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 announced that consideration of
the Planning Commission's recommendation on a rezone proposal located at 5231 W.
Powerhouse Rd. is anticipated to be scheduled for a City Council public hearing on March 5,
2019. He also mentioned that the H2A worker housing forum will be held on January 30, 2019
from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Yakima Convention Center; anyone is welcome to attend.
Audience Participation - None noted.
Approval of Meeting Minutes of JanuaEy 9 2019 — It was motioned by Commissioner Rose
and seconded by Commissioner McCormick to approve the meeting minutes of January 9,
2019. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion on Potential 'Text Amendments — Calhoun announced that staff has identified
areas of the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) for potential changes including:
• Purpose statement of YMC Ch. 15.09 - Special Development Standards
• YMC Ch. 15.29 - Wireless Communication Facilities to integrate new federal legislation on
installation and operation of small cell infrastructure.
• YMC Ch. 15.26 - Land Development Fees due to City Council's request for evaluation of
citywide fees.
• Definitions, zoning district intent statements, site design standards, YMC Ch. 15.04 —
Permitted Land Uses, etc. for expansion of housing types, particularly those listed in the
goals and policies of the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan 2040.
Discussion ensued regarding a range of housing types. Calhoun stated he can bring back
examples of how other jurisdictions are regulating various housing types and will draft language
for the Commission's consideration.
Other Business — The new Executive Officer of the Central Washington Home Builders
Association, Robert Schroeter, introduced himself to the Commission and stated his interest in
attending and participating in future meetings.
Adjourn - A motion to adjourn to February 13, 2019 was passed with unanimous vote. This
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