HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-19 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
City Hall Council Chambers
April 24, 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 (excused)
Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager; Lisa Maxey, Planning
Technician
Council Liaison: Kathy Coffey, District 5 (absent)
Others: Sign -in sheet in file
Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun announced that four
Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications have been received. The deadline for submittal is
April 30th. Staff will provide a docket of all applications submitted at the Commission's meeting on
May 8th
Audience Participation - None noted.
Approval of Meeting Minutes of April 10 2019 — Brief discussion took place on a section of the
minutes which detailed the items the Commission had consensus on. Calhoun made the
clarification that any consensus is not formalized until voted on at the public hearing. It was
motioned by Commissioner Rose and seconded by Commissioner McCormick to approve the
meeting minutes of April 10, 2019. The motion carried unanimously.
Discussion on Potential Text Amendments — Affordable Housing - Calhoun reported the
changes made to the draft since the last meeting.
Commissioner Ostriem entered the meeting at approximately 3:04 p.m.
Calhoun provided research on techniques used in other cities to encourage new housing of all
types. The Commission expressed interest in looking at the possibility of implementing SEPA
review exemptions for the downtown area and existing mixed-use areas.
Calhoun provided information on the concept of inclusionary housing ordinances that require set -
asides for affordable housing or payment into a fund for affordable housing. The Commission
agreed that it would be appropriate to get feedback from home builders, including non -profits, on
inclusionary housing ordinances. Staff will work with Bob Schroeter of the Central Washington
Home Builders Association to schedule a study session on this matter. The Commission
requested staff to look into what authority is needed to implement inclusionary zoning ordinances.
The Commission requested a summary of all the draft changes to the code that have been agreed
upon thus far in the process.
Calhoun reported that he is finalizing the draft changes to the Wireless Communications Facilities
chapter of the municipal code and is aiming to have it on the agenda for the next Commission
meeting on May 8th. If this is the last study session on the matter, the public comment period can
begin and the public hearing can be scheduled.
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Brief discussion ensued on short-term rentals. This topic will be discussed in depth at a future
meeting. Discussion also took place on tax breaks. The Commission recommended inviting the
land lord association to the affordable housing study session.
Other Business — None noted.
Adm - A motion to adjourn to May 8, 2019 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting
adjourned at 4:01 p.m.
Chairw, man Byers Date
This me ting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes forth is meeting submitted by: Lisa Maxey, Planning Technician.
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