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ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
YPC MEMBERS:
Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice -Chair Lisa Wallace, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Al Rose, Robert McCormick,
Philip Ostriem, and Mary Place
Council Liaison: Kay Funk (District 4)
CITY PLANNING STAFF:
Joan Davenport (Community Development Director), Rosalinda Ibarra (Community Development
Administrative Asst.), Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager), Eric Crowell (Associate Planner),
Trevor Martin (Associate Planner), and Colleda Monick (Community Development Specialist),
Analilia Nunez (Planning Technician)
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Staff Announcements
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2021
V. 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Opening
VI. Public Hearing - SOZO Sports of Central WA
Applicant: SOZO Sports of Central WA c/o Leanne Liddicoat
File Numbers: RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20
Site Address: 4209 Sorenson Rd
Request Proposal to rezone five parcels totaling approximately 60 acres from Suburban
Residential (SR) to General Commercial (GC) for the future expansion of the
Sozo Sports Complex.
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjourn
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City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
January 27, 2021
Call to Order
Chair Jacob Liddicoat called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice -chair Lisa Wallace, Al Rose, Mary
Place, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Phil Ostr
YPC Members Absent: Robert McCormick (unexcused)
Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manag ara Watkins, Senior
Assistant City Attorney; Analilia anning Technician
Council Liaison: Kay Funk, District 4
Others: Sign -in sheet in file
Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Jos#A#&Ihoun A pounced the
Calhoun announced that he now has a draft for the CPlan which dill be reviewed
along with the survey results. Staff will be providing ctheir consultant. The survey
has been reopened for another thre%yeeks.
to approve the meek 'nutes olonuary 13, 201U. The motion carried unanimously.
Comp Plan an wellin vided an update on the Comprehensive Plan
Dwellings d ba and on plan, construction statistics, anticipated future
develop t, and p his e also provided an update on several multi -family dwelling
proje nder constru Cou ber Funk expressed her concern over the lack of
affo a using. She e ned th ack of affordable housing may be the result of policies
rather tha ping issues. brai stormed on possible policy changes to increase affordable
housing. Co sioner Ostr provided input he has gathered as a local realtor. He stated the
demand versus upply is ntributing to the lack of housing. He is interested in increasing the
supply of single fa om o keep up with the population growth. Councilmember Funk further
brainstormed on po olicy changes to increase housing. Calhoun clarified the purpose of
opening the Comp Pla mendment. Commissioner Hughes -Mickel provided a brief summary of
the changes the Planing Commission made to Title 15 in 2019 to increase affordable housing.
Councilmember Funk asked for clarification on the function on the Yakima Planning Commission
to help increase affordable housing. The commissioners shared possible solutions in a lengthy
discussion which included their purpose as a board and the relationship to affordable housing.
Several commissioners suggested inviting members of the Central Washington Homebuilder's
Association to the next meeting.
Other Business — No Other Business to discuss.
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Adiourn — A motion to adjourn to February 10, 2021 was passed with unanimous vote. This
meeting adjourned at approximately 4:20 p.m.
Chair Liddicoat
Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Analilia Nunez, Planning Technician.
Yakima Planning Commission
Open Record Public Hearing
February 24, 2021
Applicant: SOZO Sports of Central WA c/o Leanne Liddicoat
File Numbers: RZ#003-20, SEPA#020-20
Site Address: 4209 Sorenson Rd.
Staff Contact: Trevor Martin, Associate Planner
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CITY OF YAKIMA
FINDINGS of FACT, CONCLUSIONS, & RECOMMENDATI
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REQUEST FOR REZONE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIE
File Numbers: RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20 i
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PROJECT LOCATION:
TAX PARCEL NUMBER:
DATE OF REQUEST:
DATE OF COMP•
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Leanne Liddicoat of Digital Design & Development, on
behalf of Cleat City LLC.
3611 River Rd. Ste. 100
4209 Sorenson Rd.
181334-33401, -33402, -33403, -34401 & -34402
November 3, 2020
December 22, 2020
February 24, 2021
Trevor Martin, Associate Planner
I. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
On November 3, 2020, the City of Yakima Planning Division received an application from
Leanne Liddicoat, on behalf of Cleat City LLC., Proposal to rezone approximately 60
acres from Suburban Residential (SR) to General Commercial (GC) and for the future
expansion of the Sozo Sports Complex.
11. SUMMARY OF DECISION:
The Administrative Official recommends approval of the Rezone.
FACTS:
A. Processing
1. The applications for a Rezone and Environmental Review were received on
November 3, 2020.
2. The applications were deemed complete for processing on December 22, 2020.
3. The applications are being processed under YMC Ch. 15.23 for Rezone Review,
and YMC Ch. 6.88 for Environmental Review.
4. Pursuant to YMC Ch. 1.43 and YMC § 15.23.030, the Planning Commission has
the authority to hold a public hearing and provide a recommendation to the City
Council on a Rezone request.
5. Public Notice: In accordance with YMC § 15.11.080 and YMC § 16.05.010,
notice was provided for this application as follows:
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a. The subject property was posted with a land use action sign on January 8,
2021.
b. A Notice of Application, Environmental Review, and Public Hearing was sent
to the applicant, SEPA agencies, and adjoining property owners within 300
feet of the subject property on January 8, 2021, and a MDNS was issued on
February 4, 2021, No appeals were filed.
Two Comments from the General Public, and four comments from SEPA
agencies were received during the Comment period:
On January 27, 2021, the Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) provided the following written comments:
"...Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has
reviewed the SEPA package and the site for the development is
located in Zone 6 of the WSDOT Airports and Compatible Land Use
Guidebook Compatibility Zones. The proposed development is
consistent with WSDOT's guidance, but given the proximity of the
location to the airport it should be noted that the property may
experience low flying aircraft, aircraft engine and propeller noise,
vibrations, exhaust fumes, which may be perceived as a nuisance to
the future residents. Also because the property is in Zone 6 there
should be a plan in place to ensure that the construction and the
subsequent development to ensure that there will not be height
hazard obstructions, smoke, glare, electronic interference, wildlife
attractants, or other hazards to the airspace..."
Staff response — the applicant and property owner are aware of their
proximity to the airport, and the airspace guideline. WSDOT
comments will be provided to the applicant.
On January 26, 2021, the Washington State Department of Ecology
provided the following comments:
"...Information provided within the SEPA Checklists states a wetland
report has been conducted. This report was not provided as part of
the SEPA package. Ecology requests this report be made available
for review and verification as the area likely supports a wetland
complex.
Ecology staff has conducted a desktop review of the area by
reviewing current and historical aerial imagery, National Wetlands
Inventory (NWI) data, LiDAR imagery, and soil data. The collective
information suggests a wetland complex is located within the area
proposed for rezoning and expansion (Images 1-3 below).
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NWI data suggests palustrine emergent wetlands are present (Image
1). The provided Soilweb data (Image 2), depicts hydric soils are
present (areas of red and orange on image 2). Hydric soils are one of
three required characterizes of wetland habitat. The two soils of
interest are 66-Kittitas Silt Loam and 165-Track Loam. Image 3,
LiDAR image from DNR's LiDAR Portal, shows two streams flowing
through the area. The stream are surrounded by lower depression
areas were water is likely to pond and create wetland criteria.
Please keep in mind wetland delineations are valid for a period of 5
years, unless otherwise requested. Any delineations or reports that
are over 5 years old will need to be re -investigated.
Any wetlands found on the parcel are considered to be a Water of the
State and potentially a Water of the United States. Per Revised Code
of Washington (RCW) 90.48.030, the Department of Ecology has
authority to control and prevent pollution of waters of the State.
Therefore, Ecology has the ability to request a wetland delineation be
conducted on the site to prevent the pollution of state waters. Any
wetland habitat found on site (or adjacent to) should be rated using
the 2014 Update for the Washington State Wetland Rating System for
Eastern Washington (Hruby, 2014). Rating scores will be used to
determine the width of the City's required upland buffer surrounding
any delineated wetlands.
Waters of the United States are within the jurisdictional authority of
the U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers (Corps). Placement of fill in
wetlands may require an individual or general (nationwide) permit
from the Corps. We advise the applicant to contact the Corps to
determine if a permit is needed. In the event the Corps determines the
wetland is not located within their jurisdiction, Ecology review and
permitting would still be required.
Ecology's SEA Program requests a wetland delineation (and rating)
be provided to identify wetland presence or absence prior to
construction activities.
Ecology encourages the use of mitigation sequencing to avoid,
reduce, and minimize impacts to wetland habitat. In the event impacts
are unavoidable, a mitigation and monitoring plan must be submitted
with any application material for review and consideration.
Ecology staff are available to provide technical assistance to the City
by reviewing documents related to wetland habitats and conducting a
joint site visit to verify the presence or absence of wetlands on the
property..."
Staff response — The applicant will be required to provide a Critical
Areas Report documenting wetlands and floodplain/floodway issues to
the City of before any future development permits are issued.
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• On January 11, 2021, the Washington State Department of Fish and
Wildlife provided written comments stating:
"Aerial photography evidence from 1998 and 2002 indicates that the
site contains a spring and other wetland features. However,
photography since 2005 indicates that those features were filled, as
they cannot be identified any longer. Four of the five subject parcels
revealed those wetland features. Parcel 181334-34401 did not.
Industrial development or sports fields may not be well -suited to
where a contiguous wetland buffer needs protection. Thus, a wetland
delineation is a sensible preliminary assessment prior to a change in
zoning for possible incompatible uses."
Staff response - The applicant will be required to provide a Critical
Areas Report documenting wetlands and floodplain/floodway issues to
the City of Yakima before any future development permits are issued.
Anticipated sports fields are a permitted use under the current SR and
the proposed GC zoning districts. Future development is required to
meet all application Critical Areas Ordinance standards.
• On September 21, 2021, the State of Washington Department of
Archaeology (DAHP) and Historic Preservation provided a written
comment stating:
"...Our statewide predictive model indicates that there is a high
probability of encountering cultural resources within the proposed
project area. This is due, in part, to the proximity of the proposed
project area to Spring Creek, a resource that may have been
historically important to Native American groups and/or settlers in the
area. Further, the scale of the proposed ground disturbing actions
would destroy any archaeological resources present. Identification
during construction is not a recommended detection method because
inadvertent discoveries often result in costly construction delays and
damage to the resource. Therefore, we recommend a professional
archaeological survey of the project area be conducted prior to ground
disturbing activities. We also recommend consultation with the
concerned Tribes' cultural committees and staff regarding cultural
resource issues.
These comments are based on the information available at the time of
this review and on behalf of the SHPO in conformance with
Washington State law. Should additional information become
available, our assessment may be revised...."
Staff Response — An archaeological survey will be required as part of
the MDNS conditions.
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• On January 20, 2021, Casey Poor provided a written comment
stating:
"First, I am the parent of a soccer player. I like the SOZO complex, I
want to see it succeed and grow. But as a property owner who
borders the complex, I have some concerns, and would like to
comment on some of their narratives the SOZO complex submitted.
Under Part IV, section C of the REZONES section & under the
Transportation #1 , they discuss the Spring Creek and Ahtanum
road future improvements will support the traffic. Knowing that Mr.
Kerry Martin owns the property west of lots 7&8, and using common
sense, I know that he owns this property to connect SOZO and
Sorenson Rd to 52nd avenue at some point in the future. I didn't see
any mention of future improvements to 52nd to support traffic. Have
SOZO and the City of Yakima discussed this with the county? And will
that property west of lot 7&8 be used as an access for the
construction crew / heavy machinery so they don't have to go through
the phase 1 area of SOZO?
Staff Response — 52Id Ave is within Yakima County, there are no
plans to improve this street as part of the Rezone. There have been
past discussions with the county regarding Sorenson Road and 52"
but there are no current plans to make that connection
Under the surface water #1, and Water runoff 3, SOZO says there is
no surface water (year-round and seasonal) in the vicinity of the site,
and that the proposal doesn't affect drainage patterns. I have attached
2 pictures taken in March 2017 showing surface water creating a
wetland that was there well into April. I believe it is ground water
swelling to the surface' While I haven't seen it to that level since, it
does contain some water during early spring, depending on how fast
the melt is. As for affecting drainage, I have included a map of the
area showing a creek bed that goes through 2 neighborhoods (Lyons
Loop and Walla Walla) that in 2015 was used to relieve other area
creeks from flooding and did reach the SOZO boundary. And, also on
the map I show the storm drains for Lyons Loop, that drain past my
property to the south, and towards the complex. Will SOZO's storm
drain system allow for these creeks and areas of drainage to flow into
their system, or will it back up onto the properties of Lyons
Loop?Under the Plants 1, There were cattail plants around the
above -mentioned wetland area, but were mowed down a couple of
years ago.
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Staff Response — A wetland study is required as part of the SEPA
MDNS. Sozo is a designated park and will function in accordance with
City ordinances.
Under the Animals #1, animals that need to be included are: coyotes,
raccoons, skunks, pheasants and quail.
Staff Response — The subject application is for a rezone only::
Mitigation for wildlife will be addressed in future development
proposals.
Under the Noise 3, It says SOZO hours of operation are consistent
with the city parks, which close at 10:OOpm. But SOZO has had
events like the dye hard 5k go till 11:00pm with music, and at some
events has had overnight camping, dancing and beer gardens. WIII
SOZO keep these late -night events/all nights camping on the already
developed part of the complex, away from the neighborhoods, or are
they going to stop these after 10:OOpm events?
Staff Response — There may be events and situations where the Sozo
site in granted an exception for the timing of their events, based on
the scope of the event. Any exception will be reviewed on an event by
event basis.
Under the Land and Shoreline use #13 and recreation 3, SOZO
states they are adding park space, and play fields, but I noticed (pre
COVID) that their gates were closed during the day unless practices
or events were happening. Will the community be able to go during
normal park hours (6:OOam-10:OOpm) to use these benefits/green
space/ play equipment they mentioned?
Staff Response — A site to the north of Sozo property (parcel 181334-
42002) will be turned into a community park with regular public access
hours. That park will developed in the future.
Under the Light and Glare #4, SOZO states they will be "sensitive to
the neighboring residences". The city of Yakima, when dealing with
the West Valley Walmart development, made sure that Walmart use
special lights and spacing for their parking lots to decrease light
pollution into the neighborhood to the west. Will SOZO have to follow
the same guidelines for their lights as they get closer to the
neighborhoods?
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Staff Response — All lighting will be required to be downshielded and
a photometric lighting plan will be required when a development
action is in process.
Under Transportation 8, SOZO mentions "neighboring properties
that could serve as event parking lots". Where are these properties?
And will sozo help the close by neighborhoods with signage, security,
and possible towing for people who choose to park in front of
driveways, and on private property? I have been to many tournaments
all over this state as a parent and know that people will park anywhere
to avoid having to pay $5-$10 parking fees.
On the map showing the revised lots, what is the plan for revised lot
7? There is nothing describing what it will be. Will it be grass, dirt, a
parking lot until they know what to do with it? Also, what will the 100 ft
buffer zone be? Grass, gravel, etc.?
I know that SOZO is a public and private partnership and answering
some of these questions will depend on if it is treated as public or
private. But it is mentioned that this is a park area that contributes to
the City of Yakima Parks Department plans. And that it is a benefit to
the community. It sounds like it is to be considered a city park. All
other city parks are open to the public to use during the day (including
now during COVID times), and so should SOZO.
Except for when there are games or special events that would require
a charge for parking.
Staff Response — Additional parking may be developed on the Sozo
site, as of this point, there is no complete land use action that has
been applied for on this site, this application is for a rezone only.
Proposed parking areas may change as the site continue to develop.
• On January 20, 2021, the City received comments from Diana and
James Rhodes which stated:
"Thank you for sending us a copy of the Notice of Application,
Environmental Review, and Public Hearing information (RZ003-20 &
SEPA#020-20) dated January 8, 2021. Being the property owners of a
house directly adjacent to the north boundary of parcel 18133433403,
we read with great interest the current application. Let us start by
saying that we realize that having a sports complex the caliber of the
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one envisioned by Sozo Sports has many benefits to the Yakima
region and we hope that both Sozo and we can be good neighbors to
each other. As part of being good neighbors, clear consistent
communication will be important. Moving forward, the current request
brings up several important issues, and this probably would be a good
time for discussion of the overall plans for these parcels, which
seemed to have changed from those articulated in earlier meetings.
1) Our first question is why is it necessary to rezone an entire 60
acres from "suburban Residential' to "General Commercial° if most of
this area will be developed into soccer fields and parkland, with the
only commercial activity being vendors that "support spectators,
visitors, and participants" at the Sozo complex? To the uninstructed
eye, the request being put forward would be more appropriate for a
small shopping mall than for sports fields and parkland. We have a
major concern that once this land is zoned for general commercial,
significantly more commercial operations can move in than may be
initially detailed (and virtually none are detailed at this point in the
application).
More information on future plans seems to be needed before taking
this significant step. How much of the 60 acres will be devoted to retail
businesses and how much will be used for soccer fields and
parkland? Would it be possible and preferable to restrict the
commercial development (and thus rezoned area) to the portions of
the property that are distant from the adjacent residential properties
so as to limit the negative impact of this development on the adjacent
residential community?
Staff Response — the underlying future land use if this site is
Commercial Mixed Use, This designation promotes the greater
integration of mixed uses that offer greater development choices to
property owners, increased housing options, strengthened
commercial retail areas, and lively pedestrian -oriented development.
Rezoning the site will allow for a greater diversity of uses on the site
to support existing uses. While many parks are zone Residential,
other parks such as Kiwanis (GC) and Elks (M-1) carry
commercial/industrial zoning.
Other Yakima city parks appear to be zoned R-1. If the intent of Sozo
Sports is, as detailed in this application, primarily to become soccer
and other sports fields in a parklike setting, this R-1 classification
seems much more appropriate for the majority of this land, and will
preserve the integrity of the surrounding residential neighbors more
than changing the entire 60 acres to a commercial property.
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2) Noise and light pollution from this sports complex already is a
problem, even with the current fields that are far removed from our
house. As new fields are built closer, and are eventually almost in our
backyard, this is something that could be a huge issue! Currently, the
field lights shine into our house and when walking in our backyard at
night, we are blinded by the light if we look to the southeast (towards
the Sozo fields). This is from fields currently in the developed region
of the park; how much worse will it be when the proposed lights are
installed much closer to our property?
Staff Response — The site is not completely built at this point, all
lighting for future development will have conditions to mitigate for any
potential light pollution. The application is for a rezone only, no
development action has been proposed. All future lighting is required
to be down -shielded and will require a lighting plan prior to
construction. Additional, as part of the overall development, buildings
that are a part of the Sozo development are required to be at least
100 feet away from any residential areas.
Our recollection of the public meeting five years ago, which preceded
the first zoning changes requested by Sozo, was that the community
was promised that Sozo would install fencing and shrubbery to shield
the neighborhood from the field lights - as well as the explanation that
much of the 60 acres currently in question would be turned more into
a city park with walking trails than in to sports fields.
The current request states "The intent is for the lighting to not exceed
the boundaries of the property since it will be focused inward on the
fields, not outward to the edges of the park or residences." (Section B
"Light and Glare", item 2). Can the Zoning Commission put in place a
mechanism to ensure that Sozo follows through on their promises?
Could the Zoning Commission require that an independent
engineering audit of Sozo's lighting to ensure that the final lighting
design fulfills the intent expressed in the Application?
Staff Response — All lighting will be required to be downshielded and
a photometric lighting plan will be required when a development
action is in process.
The current Application for the zoning variance notes that our
neighborhood already is negatively impacted by the noise from the
airport (8. Environmental Elements, 'Noise", section 1); however, in
their 111611S Application (CL2014-15, CA0003-15, SEPA035-15)
(8. Environmental Elements, 7 b. "Noise"), Sozo listed other noise in
the area as "minimum air traffic from Yakima Airport" - an assessment
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with which we agree. We have two comments relative to noise
associated with these changes. First, the cheering of crowds from the
Sozo fields is much more constant and seems to be louder than the
occasional airport noise. Second, the airport existed before our
subdivision was built and the negative impact of the airport on our
neighborhood presumably was factored into the cost of our property
when we purchased it. Any negative change in property values
resulting from the zoning changes requested by Sozo will be losses
that are sustained by the current property owners. To decrease the
crowd noise, perhaps moving the fields further from the boundaries
with the houses (placing storage sheds closer to the houses, rather
than the fields near property lines), erecting the 6-foot shielding fence
and shrubbery as promised (which has NOT been erected, at least by
our property yet), and keeping activities early in the morning and at
night concentrated on the fields furthest from houses.
Staff Response — There may be events and situations where the Sozo
site in granted an exception for the timing of their events, based on
the scope of the event. Any exception will be reviewed on an event by
event basis. Additionally, more mitigation will be installed as the
development of the site continues. This include more landscaping and
fencing to help reduce the amount of noise coming from the site.
Mitigation will be required as development actions are proposed. At
this point, the submitted application is only for a rezone with no
proposed project.
3) We were informed several years ago that our property now is
considered part of the 100 year flood plan, along with some of the
adjacent Sozo fields. This is a significant concern for us.
Currently, our property is at a higher elevation than the Sozo property
to the south of us. It is imperative to us that the elevation of that land
not be raised and that water will flow away from our property line that
we share with Sozo Sports, instead of towards us.
Staff Response — A wetland report will be required as part of the
MDNS for this rezone proposal. There has been no proposal to
change grade or elevation of the site.
4) Our property, along with our neighbors, is supplied by water from
wells. While we note that Sozo will use city water for drinking water,
there is no mention of the water to be used in irrigating the numerous
sports fields. What mitigation factors can be put in place to ensure the
irrigation water usage by Sozo does not adversely affect our well
water supply?
Cleat City LLC
RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20 1 N Drex 10
Staff Response — Irrigation is allotted by the irrigation districts, Sozo
will need to work directly with the irrigation district for irrigating the
site. Sozo is allow to use existing on -site wells for irrigation.
5) If Sozo anticipates that their complex will generate only 141 cars
"in" and 73 cars 'but" at peak hours, why is Sozo planning on building
a parking lot that will accommodate over 1,000 vehicles? Has the
impact of this development on local traffic been underestimated or is
the large parking lot needed for some other purpose (e.g. a shopping
mall?)?
Staff Response — Traffic report generate calculations based upon
travels at certain times. Traffic storage is different from the rate as
which vehicles are traveling. The large parking lots is to accommodate
for events.
6) In case it is important in the decisions being made, the list of birds
and animals in this area was much abbreviated on the application. In
addition to those listed (B. Environmental Elements, "Animals", item
1), we commonly have coyotes, raccoons, skunks, moles pheasants,
owls, killdeers, quails, magpies, ducks, and geese.
Staff Response — The subject application is for a rezone only.,
Mitigation for wildlife will be addressed in future development
proposals.
6. Environmental Review: A Notice of Application and SEPA Environmental
Review was mailed to SEPA agencies, the applicant, and adjoining property
owners within 300 feet of the subject property on January 8, 2021. Four
comments were received during the comment period that ended January 28,
2021. A SEPA Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) was issued
on February 4, 2020. No appeals have been filed with the City of Yakima
Planning Division.
B. Current Zoning and Land Use:
1. The subject property is approximately 60 acres, and is zoned Suburban
Residential (SR). _
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2. The surrounding properties contain uses and zoning as follows:
Direction
Zonin-a
Land Use
North
SR (County)
Residential
South
R-2 & R-3 (County)
Vacant
East
M-1
Sozo Sports Field
West
SR (County)
Residential
C. Written Narrative:
Rezone - Pursuant to YMC Ch. 15.23, the applicant provided the following
paraphrased statements explaining their reasons for the proposed Rezone:
How is the subject property suitable for uses permitted under the proposed
zoning?
The five parcels totaling 60 aces is for the future expansion for the Sozo
Sports Complex. The master plan calls for additional grass fields, parking,
plus accessory building for restrooms, concessions, and storage. As the
complex develops retail and service businesses will support spectators,
visitors, and participants.
What is the status of the existing land use?
The existing future land use designation is Commercial Mixed Use.
2. How is the rezone request in compliance with and/or how does the request
deviate from the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan?
The rezone request is in compliance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
3. Are there adequate public facilities, such as traffic capacity, sewer services,
potable water, stormwater drainage, schools, fire and police services, and other
public services and infrastructure existing on and around the subject property?
City of Yakima sewer and Nob Hill Water are at the east boundary of this
group of parcels. Sozo Sports on the neighboring property is currently served
by Pacific Power, fire, police, and other services in addition to sewer and
water. Cleat City has provided a 40' right-of-way for the extension of
Sorenson Road to the west, and is to pay for half of this road as the site
Cleat City LLc
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develops. A traffic study for the Sozo Sports complex found that existing
streets support typical peak hour traffic with the planned Spring Creek and
Ahtanum Road improvements.
Are the existing public facilities capable of supporting the most intensive use of
the new (requested) zone? If not, what mitigating measures are going to be
implemented to address any short falls in public services that may exist?
The existing public services can support the GC designation for the GC
property. Over time further mitigation will be addressed on a project by
project basis through permitting applications.
4. How is the proposed zone change compatible with the existing neighboring
uses?
The north and west residential neighborhoods are SR, with the south
boundary R2 and R3. East is M1. As a sports park, Sozo is compatible with
all of the neighboring uses. The existing Land Use Designation is Commercial
Mixed Use, so the GC zoning is in line with this designation.
What mitigating measures are planned to address incompatibility, such as
sitescreening, buffering building design, open space, traffic flow alteration, etc.?
Lots 8 and 9 on the north and west boundary will have a recorded 100' buffer
from commercial buildings. Accessory uses such as restrooms, concessions,
and storage that are for the support of Sozo operations are allow in the buffer
zone. A 6' site screening fence has been built on the north property
boundary, and will be added to the west boundary as part of site screening
standard C.
5. What is the public need for the proposed change?
The rezone change is in keeping with existing land use designation of
Commercial Mixed Use. Sozo Sports is a total of 118 acres. Currently, 58
acres are M1 and 60 acres are SR. Rezoning these 5 parcels (60 acres) to
GC will match the current land use designation. In addition to the Sozo Sports
Complex to the east and the new RCO park to the northeast, other
commercial operations east of 36th and 38th Avenue are also M1. The
extension of Sorenson Road to the west will provide more access to the area,
and the GC zone on these parcels will be helpful for the project placement in
keeping with the land use designation.
Cleat City LLC
RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20
1. Defined: Commercial Mixed Use — This designation promotes the greater
integration of mixed uses that offer greater development choices to property
owners, increased housing options, strengthened commercial retail areas, and
lively pedestrian -oriented development.
2. The following goals and policies apply to this proposal-
• Goal 2.8. Community gathering space. Preserve and develop inviting and
distinctive gathering spaces, with the greatest emphasis in downtown, mixed -
use areas, and neighborhoods.
o Policy 2.8.2. Pursue strategic public/private partnerships with large
developments to leverage high quality public space integrated with
new development.
o Policy 2.8.3. Continue to encourage public participation in the design
of public spaces throughout the City.
o Policy 2.3.2 (A): Ensure that new development is compatible in scale,
style, density, and aesthetic quality to an established neighborhood.
• Goal 2.10. Healthy communities. Promote land use and community design
that Encourages healthy living and good connectivity between compatible
uses.
o Policy 2.10.4. Integrate public recreational amenities accessible to all
Yakima residents, workers, and visitors, with highest priority on
locations, facilities, and activities that best serve the community.
E. Applicable Law:
1. Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance:
a. GC Zoning District Defined: Pursuant to YMC § 15.03.20 (K), 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.
b. Compatibility Defined: Pursuant to YMC § 15.02.020, "Compatibility" means
the characteristics of different uses or developments that permit them to be
located near each other in harmony with or without special mitigation
measures.
c. Rezone: Pursuant to YMC§ 15.02.020, "Rezone" means to change the
zoning district classification of particular lot(s) or parcel(s) of land.
d. Add 15.23.010 Purpose
F. Development Services Team Review: A Development Services Team (DST)
Review was conducted the week of February 9, 2021, for this Rezone (RZ#003-20).
No DST comments concerning the rezone were received.
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G. Public Comments: Two comments were received from the general public during the
20-day public comment period and are in the report above.
IV. FINDINGS:
A. Rezone Approval Criteria: In accordance with the provisions of YC § 15.23.030
(D) (1-7), recommendations to approve or deny proposed rezones shall include the
following consideration:
1. The testimony at the public hearing:
A Notice of Application was mailed to SEPA agencies and all property owners
within 300 feet of the subject properties on January 8, 2021, wherein the public
was invited to submit written and/or oral comments at the public hearing on this
proposed rezone. Two comments were received.
Any testimony at the hearing can be considered by the Planning Commission.
2. The suitability of the property in question for uses permitted under the
proposed zoning:
The subject property is suitable for uses permitted in the GC zoning district. The
proposed Park use will require Type (2) and Environmental Review, which is the
same public review process that would be required under the existing SR zoning
district.
No agencies or departments have registered any opposition to this rezone.
Agency concerns identified during the SEPA process were included as required
mitigation measures in the MDNS issued on February 4, 2021.
4. The extent to which the proposed amendments are in compliance with
and/or deviate from the goals and policies as adopted in the Yakima Urban
Area Comprehensive Plan and the intent of this title:
The proposed GC zoning district is an implementing zone of the Comprehensive
Plan 2040 designation of Commercial Mixed -Use and is compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood per the goals and policies listed in section D above.
5. The adequacy of public facilities, such as roads, sewer, water and other
required public services:
Along Sorenson Rd. there are various utilities which are available to serve the
property, including City of Yakima sewer, Nob Hill water, Pacific Power electricity,
Cascade natural gas, CenturyLink telephone, Charter cable TV, and City of
Yakima garbage collection services. City of Yakima Fire and Police departments
also serve this area.
6. The compatibility of the proposed zone change and associated uses with
neighboring land
Cleat City LLC
RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20 15
The rezone proposal to GC will flexibility for future design of the site while
implementing mitigation measures during a project action. The applicant
proposes a 100-foot building setback from adjacent residential uses to the north
and west. This setback will be required for future development requests.
The public need for this proposed change will bring the property into
conformance with its future land use category of Commercial Mixed Use flexibility
for future development of the site.
B. Site Design and Improvement Standards:
YMC Ch. 15.05 — 15.07 establish basic development requirements as minimum
criteria, which must be met to assure land use compatibility and promote the public
health, safety, and welfare. The proposed Rezone is nonproject specific, no land use
actions have been proposed as part of the rezone. Therefore, no site design and
improvement standards will be required as part of the proposed rezone
V. CONCLUSIONS:
A. The Planning Commission has jurisdiction to issue a recommendation on this
application to the City Council.
B. The proposed Rezone is consistent with the goals and policies of the Yakima
Comprehensive Plan 2040.
C. SEPA review resulted in the issuance of a MDNS on February 4, 2021. The appeal
period for this determination ended on February 18, 2021. No appeal was filed.
D. No adverse impacts have been identified from granting this approval that cannot be
mitigated at the time of future development, or that have been required through an
Environmental Review.
E. Public notice for this hearing was provided in accordance with zoning ordinance
requirements.
VIr RECOMMENDATION:
The Community Development Department recommends approval of this non -project
Rezone request from Suburban Residential (SR) to General Commercial (GC).
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AWN A I W%X City of Yakima Development Services Team
Request For Comments
ArWMA February 2, 2021
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To: City of Yakima Development Services Team
From: Trevor Martin, Associate Planner
Request for Comments
8elicant: Sozo Sports Complex
File Number: Sozo Sports of Central WashiNton
Location: 4209 Sorenson Rd
Parcel Number—(s):- 181334-33401, -33402, -33403, -34401 & -34402
DST MEETING DATE: 219/2021
Proposal to rezone five parcels totaling approximately 60 acres from Suburban Residential (SR) to General
Commercial (GC) for the future expansion of the Sozo Sports Complex.
Please review the attached application and site plan and prepare any written comments you might have regarding this
proposal. This project will come up for discussion at the weekly DST meeting to be held
R,m. As always, should you have comments, but find you are unable to attend, please submit your comments prior to
the meeting. My email address is trevor.martin@yakimawa.gov and the Planning Department's fax number is (509)
575-6105. Should you have any questions, or require additional information, please call me at (509) 575-6162.
Contact Person Department/Agency
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ENIVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA)
(AS TAKEN FROM WAC 197-11-960)
YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.88
information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the
orobable siunificant imnacts or if an environmental imnact s i
,er ,znalvze-*e nronosal.
and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some
questions. ):qq May 4�q "!jjoj� appliggble or !�kg� ap IV' only *hen you can exalain why it does notaboly and not wlibn 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.
land. Attach any additional information that will help you describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which
y*y. sy�,mit tkis checklist =y 7sk yiev t* exl-lain ytyx qaswers*x__yr4vi:fe ?Uiti,ta-A inArm2ti4n re.?,s*h?,�ly rgztei t6 ietermsi-Aing 0
there may be significant adverse imDact,
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Please completely answer all questions tnat apap Ryan
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
contribute meaninufullv to the analysis of the Drovosal.
1. Name Of Proposed Project (If Applicable): Jr
Cleat City Rezone
—Applicant's —Name & _Phone:
Sozo Sports of Central Washington
3. Applicant's Address:
1909 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite 1, Yakima, WA 98902
60_ntaci Person & Phone:
Leanne Uddicoat, 509-833-8552
5. Agency Requesting Checklist: City of Yakima
6. Proposed Timing Or Schedule (Including Phasing, If Applicable):
2022-2025: Add grass fields with parking on lots 5 and 9. Solicit partnerships for sport venues on the Sozo site
Beyond 2025: Extend Sorenson Rd and utilities, determine sports related projects and fields for lots 6, 7, and 8.
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7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If
yes, explain:
An indoor sports arena will be built next to the fieldhouse on the existing sports complex with a groundbreaking in 2021. The
permit process for this arena project will determine the parking and support services needed on the parcels being rezoned.
8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this
proposal:
There has been a wetland report and traffic study prepared for the Sozo complex including this site
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A. BACKGROUND E14FORMATION (To be completed by the applicant.)
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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:
There are no applications pending approval at this time
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. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known:
No government approvals required for the rezone. For development of the property we will need the following:
Type 2 and SEA for project development
Stormwater permit
Building permits
Permits for road construction
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 for to include additional specific
information on project description.):
A concept site plan has been provided showing additional sports fields and parking. As the park develops specific project
information will be submitted for permitting.
12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise 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:
The property is located south of Spring Creek Road and east of 36th Avenue where the existing Sorenson Road will be extended
to the west. The legal description and parcel addresses are attached.
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1. General description of the site (-/ one):
flat [] rolling [:] hilly [:] steep slopes mountainous Ej other:
2. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?
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3. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, -sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification
of agricultural soils, specify the and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the
proposal results in removing any oft ese soils.
Kittitas Silt Loam with areas of Umapine Silt Loam, Track Loam, and Toppenish Silt Loam
4. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe.
No indication
5. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and
grading proposed. Indicate source of fill.
General grading and clearing estimated to be 150,000 cubic yards for the conceptual plan. Excess soil from the Spring Creek
construction project was left on site to be used as fill for future Sozo projects.
6. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe.
As a flat site there will be little erosion control required. But, an erosion control plan will be followed to grade soil on site.
7. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or
buildings)?
For these 5 parcels we have an estimate of 15.4% impervious surfaces for parking
8. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or others "pacts tothe earth, if any:
An engineered stormwater collection and disposal system will be used to contain water on site
AIR
1. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when
the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known.
Dust during construction, with no emissions during operations
2. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe.
Noe i ions noticed other than dust from general farming activities to the east and light manufacturing to the southeast. The
remainder of the neighborhood is residential.
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3. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any:
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A dust control plan will be in place during construction an
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (To be completed by the applicant)
SURFACE WATER
1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams,
saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or liver it
flows into.
No streams on the site per the Wetlands Report. The nearest running water is to the northeast on adjacent properties bordering the
airport.
2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and
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attach available plans.
No - nearest water is more than 200 feet away
3. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and
indicate the area oft a site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material.
Not applicable
4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate
quantities if known.
No surface water withdrawal or diversion.
5. Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan,
Yes - this site lies within the 100 year floodplain.
6. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and
anticipated volume of discharge.
No - all stormwater collected from impervious surfaces will be processed and disposed of onsite by an engineered solution and best
practices. Stormwater systems will meet Yakima and Eastern Washington stormwater requirements.
GROUND WATER
1. Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the
well, pr ,7 oposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give
general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.
Domestic water provided by Nob Hill Water. No groundwater will be drawn.
2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic to or other sources, if any (for example:
Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals ... ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size ofthe
system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans
the system(s) are expected to serve. RECEIVED
The project will be connected to the City of Yakima sewer system,
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WATERC S )
1. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and methodof collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if
known). Where will this waterflow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe.
All storwater from impervious surfaces will be directed to an engineered onsite storage and disposal system, and all systems will
be designed to meet Yakima and Eastern Washington stor water requirements.
2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe.
o, as the site will have an approved stormwater design
3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe.
No - the stor water will be stored on -site and not affect neighboring properties. As a park the majority of the acreage will be
grass fields and parking lots.
4. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any:
II stor water from, impervious surfaces will be directed to engineered on site storage and disposal systems, and all systems will
e designed to meet Yakima and Eastern Washington star water requirements.
PLANTS
1. Check (✓) types of vegetation found on the site:
Deciduous Trees: Evergreen Trees: Wet Soil Plants: Water Plants: Other:
El Alder Fir Cattail ilfoil 0 Shrubs
Maple El Cedar 11 Buttercup Eelgrass W3 Grass
El Aspen El Pine El Bullrush El Water Lily 0 Pasture
Other El Other El Skunk Cabbage EJ Other El Crop Or Grain
Other El Orchards, vineyards, or other permanent crops
Other types of vegetation
2. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered?
The pasture will be removed and replaced primarily with grass fields, deciduous trees, and landscaping
3. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known
4. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any:
The existing vegetation is from prior alfalfa planting or pasture grass for cattle. Grass for sports fields will be planted along with
trees for shade and parking lot landscaping. RECEIVED
5. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. ` '' �"5-3 2020
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ANIMALS
I . List any birds or other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site.
Examples include:
birds: hawk heron, eagle, songbirds, other:
mammals: deer, bear, elk beaver, other:
fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:
Hawk, songbird, gophers, squirrels, and mice
2. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.
None known
3. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain.
The site is in the North America Fly Way
4. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any:
The park setting will add to the community green space and recreation. Landscape and grass planting may provide for some
wildlife habitat, but we are aware of the proximity of the airport. The project will not encourage bird habitat beyond the existing
numbers.
5. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site.
None known
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
1. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs?
Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.
Electric power will be used as the primary source of energy for parking lot lights. No buildings are planned in the conceptual site
plan that require heating.
2. of your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe.
No affect to adjacent properties. The terrain is flat and will not interfere with neighbors that may use solar.
3. at kinds of energy conservation features are included in the is oft is proposal? is other proposed measures to
reduce or control energy impacts, if any. RV'0-1t-,-1VF-D
Lighting will be high efficiency rated
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1. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or
hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe.
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2. Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. YJ
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Yakima is a farming area so it is possible lead arsenic or other pesticides may have been used fUftj 0tv A ,
3. Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes
underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity.
None known. Fuel for maintenance and construction vehicles will be supplied by offsite vendors and not stored on site.
4. Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or
construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project.
Typical fertilizer and soil nutrients will be stored in appropriate containers on site for the maintenance of grass and landscaping
5. Describe special emergency services that might be quir d. re e
First aid for sports injuries - a first responders office has been designated in the future indoor arena on the neighboring property,
Other emergency services would be considered typical for any location.
6. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, it any:
During field preparation clean topsoil or fill will be placed on the site, creating a barrier from the potential hazards from farming
pesticides.
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1. What types of noise exist in the area, which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)?
There is noise from traffic on surrounding surface streets. The airport generates typical air traffic noise.
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2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for
example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site.
Short term noise from construction would be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Long term - park players and visitors are likely from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday, with some
daytime activities in the summer months. PA systems will be used intermittently for game days and park announcements. The
speakers will be placed to project into the park, away from surrounding properties. There is already an ambient noise level from
street traffic passing the property as well as airport traffic.
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3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any:
Sozo hours of operation are consistent with the city's parks and will not adversely affect the surrounding areas. The PA systems
will be projecting into the park and away from neighboring properties to minimize noise transmission.
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LAND AND SHORELINE USE
1. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent
properties? If so, describe.
The property is currently vacant with some grass areas. Residential properties are north and west. The property to the south is
vacant, and Sozo Sports is to the east.
2. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or
forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource
lands have not been designated, how any acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or
nonforest use?
The site was a working farm for alfalfa and cattle grazing and is no longer in production under the current ownership.
3. Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as
oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how:
There is no impact from working farms in the area
4. Describe any structures on the site.
The only structure is a well house in the NE corner of the property
5. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what?
Not applicable
6. What is the current zoning classification of the site?
SR
7. at is the current comprehensive plan designation oft a site?
Commercial Mixed Use
8. If applicable, at is the current shoreline master program designation oft a site?
Not applicable
9. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify.
The site is in the 100 year floodplainp The wetlands study found there is no recent connectivity to any streams or ditches and the
site failed to meet all three parameters to be considered wetlands.
10. Approximately how any people would reside or work in the completed project?
53 FTE positions will be generated by the completed project
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11. Approximately how any people would the completed project -displace? 4 Ueu
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LAND AND SHORELINE USE
12. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any,
None proposed
0. Proposed- measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any:
This project will be a benefit to the community by adding park space and play fields in the Yakima Valley. The Sozo park
expansion includes additional multi -use grass fields on 60 acres. in an area encumbered by a floodplain soccer fields are a
natural use for the terrain with open space for natural flooding. The neighborhood includes homes, vacant land, hop fields, and
miscellaneous manufacturing. Adding 60 acres for parks is compatible with the existing uses,
14. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial
significance, if any:
Although in an agricultural area® there are not any adjacent farm fields that will affect the park. The north and west boundaries are
residential. Across 36th Avenue is a hop field that is not incompatible with the park.
HOUSING
1. Approximately how any units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing.
None
2. Approximately how any units, if any, of be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing.
None
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any:
None
AESTHETICS
1. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building
material(s) proposed?
Maintenance buildings or sports equipment storage will be utilitarian one story building no higher than 15'. The buildings will be
either wood frame with wood siding or metal buildings with siding and colors similar to the existing Sozo buildings.
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2. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? I if rZ L)
This area is flat and no views will be affected No V 9 _4 2020
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This addition to the Sozo Sports Complex will have the same color theme as the original park. In addition to grass fields there will
be a considerable amount of landscaping to provide shade trees and add interest to the site. The parking stalls exceed the number
required for the project, and the lights and PA system will focus on the center of the fields to minimize any light or noise to the
neighboring properties.
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LIGHT AND GLARE
1. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?
Parking lot lighting will be automatic after dark, and stadium lights be added to select fields for night play. Stadium and parking lot
lights will be shielded and directed down onto the fields, minimizing the impact to the surrounding neighbors. We will work with
engineers and vendors to design the lighting system.
2. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views?
Lighting will be shielded to minimize glare and any safety hazards for aircraft overflight per the FAA guidelines, The intent is for the
lighting to not exceed the boundaries of the property since it will be focused inward on the fields, not outward to the edges of the
park or residences.
3. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal?
None
4. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:
The FAA guidelines will determine the level of light or glare in this area close to the airport. Lighting vendors have been asked to
propose lighting that not only meets the FAA requirements, but also is sensitive to the neighboring residences. That would be for
the placement of fixtures, as well as the type of lights.
RECREATION
1. at designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity?
Sozo Sports is a recreational and sports park. The new RCO park to be built in 2021 will provide additional recreational
opportunities.
2. of the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe.
No, this project adds to recreational options for Yakima
3. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the
project or applicant, if any:
This project is a positive increase in park area in Yakima. It adds more sports fields making it easier for sports families to go to one
facility instead of traveling to many places in order to play. In addition to the fields it is a significant increase in green space with
play equipment and options for recreation and contributes to the city of Yakima Parks Department's long range plan to add parks of
more than 20 acres.
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION
1. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years of listed in or eligible for
listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe.
No historical structures or building on site RECEIVE-1),
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there2. Are i t i i, or other evidenceof r r or r or occupation? Ti i t
burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of importance rrr r.;
the sit
J Please list any professional stur errr at the site to identify such resources.
The archeology review on the neighboring 58 acre parcel found no evidence of artifacts of historically significant use
avoid, minimize, or r i for rchanges or and disturbance rresources. re
plans r the rr and any permits that may be required.
None p »w w as thearcheology yrtrr d not dy any findings
1JRANSPORTATION
Identify1. public and highways se rg the site or r geoeraphic area and describe proposed access to
the I
existing street system. Show on plans,
Streets serving the site include Washington Avenue to 48th Avenue to Spring Creek Road to 36th Avenue from the north.
Ahtanum Road to 38th Avenue - south. The main entrance to the site will be on 36th Avenuethe east. ' secondary
entrance from 38th and Sorenson will be added when Sorenson is extended.
2.
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approximate distance to the nearest transitr,
Site is not currently served by transit, and the nearest bus stop is at 40th Avenue and Washington.
3. How manyr.rking spaces wa r the completed project or ri rr proposal
proposal
1,045 parking spaces are shown on the non -project proposal, which is 805 more than the required number for 20 spaces per sports
field. No parking spaces are eliminated,
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not including r r generally describe (indicate public or r
Spring Creek Road Phase 1 constructionis complete, with Phase 2 to being this winter. Ahtanum Road will be improved by the
county within the next two years.
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TRANSPORTATION
7. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or
streets in the area? If so, generally describe:
There will be no affect to this project t:"°
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Sozo Sports has identified neighboring properties that could serve as event parking lots with private or public transit available to 0J
transport visitors to the park.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public
transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe:
There will not be an increased need for public services beyond what is currently available. Fire, police, and other public services
are already being provided to the park.
2. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any.
Sozo Sports contracts with local providers for additional first aid support for events.
UTILITIES
1. Check (v) utilities currently available at the site:
Z electricity [I natural gas 0 water 0 refuse service 0 telephone
El sanitary sewer 21 septic system [I other
2. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction
activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed.
Nab Hill Water and city of Yakima sewer are at the east property line, with Pacific Power and Yakima Waste serving neighboring
parcels. All of these utilities will be extended as needed for the project.
C. SIGNATURE (To be completed by the applicant.)
The above answers are true and complete tote best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them
to make its decision,
1r< rty Owner or Agent Si nature Date Submitted
C"O d-1- IS 0 u4s,
Name of Signee Position and Age lncy/Orgaa(zation
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Answer all questions completely. 1(you have any questions about this form or the application process, please ask a Plaimo� Remember
to bring all necessary attachments and the required filing fee when the application is submitted. The Planning Division cannot accept an
application unless it is complete and the filing fee paid. Filing fees are not refundable.
This application consists of four parts. PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION AND PART IV — CERTIFICATION are on this page.
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Applicant'sSozo Sports of Central Washington / Leanne Liddicoat
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otherInformation (If P.O. Box 10786
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4. Subject Property's Assessor's Parcel Number(s): see attached
5. Legal Description of Property. (if lengthy, please attach it on a separate document)
. attached
6. Property Address: see attached
7, Property's Existing Zoning:
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1. EXISTING ZONING OF SUBJECT PROPERTY:
S -1 -2 -3 -1 -2 HB 0 SCC LCC CD C AS M-1 -2
2. DESIRED ZONING OF SUBJECT PROPERTY:
S R-1 -2 -3 El 13-1 El B-2 SCC LCC CBD 91 GC El AS 0 RD El M-1 -2
3. ZONING OF ADJOINING PROPERTY (check all that apply):
S -1 0 R-2 0 R-3 El B-I El B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS M-1 El M-2
4. EXISTING FUTURELAND USE DESIGNATION:
Low Density Residential Mixed Residential Community Mixed -Use 0 Commercial Mixed -Use
CBD Commercial Core Regional Commercial Industrial
5. PROPOSED FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION:
Is there a proposed change to the Future Land Use Map?
If so what is the proposed future land use designation?
Low Density Residential Mixed Residential Community Mixed -Use Commercial Mixed -Use
El CBD Commercial Core Regional Commercial Industrial
6. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Transportation 0 Rights -Of -Way 2 Police And Fire Protection Parks And Trails Z Schools 0 Water
Sewer Storm Drainage 0 Electricity Natural Gas Z Telephone Cable TV
.PART III - RE2UIRED ATTACHMENTS
1. WRITTEN NARRATIVE (see attached form)
2. ENVIRONMENT CHECKLIST (attached)
3. TRAFFIC CNC CY (maybe required)
SITE PLAN OR CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
A site plan is required if a land use development is proposed. If no land use development is proposed, a non -binding
conceptual site Ian is rec aired and shall show otential future use of the property per Y C " 15.23.03 B)
5 AUTHORIZATION:
I hereby authoriz the submikal of this Rezone or Text Amendment Application to the City of Yakima for review.
I'rtrpe vner" Signature (required) Date
Note: i have any questions about this process, please contact us City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N. 2nd St.,
Yakima, WA or 509-575-613
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PART IV — SUBMIT ANSWERS ON SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER IF NEEDED)
A. How is the subject property suitable for uses permitted under the proposed zoning?
The five parcels totaling 60 acres is for the future expansion of the Sozo Sports Complex. The master plan Its for additional
grass fields, parking, plus accessory buildings for restrooms, concessions, and storage. As the complex develops retail and
service businesses will support spectators, visitors, and participants.
What is the status of existing land use?
The existing future land use designation is Commercial Mixed Use
B. How is the rezone request in compliance with and/or how does the request deviate from the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive
Plan?
The rezone request is in compliance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
C. Are there adequate public facilities, such as traffic capacity, sewer services, potable water, stormwater drainage, schools, fire and
police services, and other public services and infrastructure existing on and around the subject property?
City of Yakima sewer and Nab Hill Water are at the east boundary of this group of parcels. Sozo Sports on the neighboring
property is currently served by Pacific Power, fire, police, and other public services in addition to sewer and water. Cleat City has
provided a 40' right of way for the extension of Sorenson Road to the west, and is to pay for half of this road as the site develops.
A traffic study for the Sozo Sports complex found that existing streets support typical peak hour traffic with the planned Spring
Creek and Ahtanum Road improvements.
Are the existing public facilities capable of supporting the most intensive use of the new (requested) zone? If not, what mitigating
measures are going to be implemented to address any short falls in public services that may exist?
The existing public services can support the GO designation for this property. Over time further mitigation will be addressed on a
project by project basis through permitting applications.
D. How is the proposed zone change compatible with the existing neighboring uses?
The north and west residential neighborhoods are SR, with the south boundary R2 and R3. East is M1. As a sports park, Sozo is
compatible with all of the neighboring uses. The existing Land Use Designation is Commercial Mixed Use, so the GO zoning is in
line with this designation.
What mitigating measures are planned to address incompatibility, such as sitescreening, buffering building design, open space
traffic flow alteration, etc.?
Lots 8 and 9 on the north and west boundary will have a recorded 100' buffer from commercial buildings. Accessory uses such as
restrooms, concessions, and storage that are for the support of Sozo operations are allowed in this buffer zone. A 6' site
screening fence has been built on the north property boundary, and will be added to the west boundary as part of site screening
standard C.
E. at is the public need for the proposed change?
The rezone change is in keeping with the existing land use designation of Commercial Mixed Use. Sozo Sports is a total of 118
acres. Currently, 58 acres are M1 and 60 acres are SR. Rezoning these 5 parcels (60 acres) to GO will match the current land
use designation. In addition to the Sozo Sports Complex to the east and the new RCO park to the northeast, other commercial
operations east of 36th and 38th Avenue are also M1. The extension of Sorenson Road to the west will provide more access to
the area, and the GC zone on these parcels will be helpful for project placement in keeping with the land use designation.
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"SCIZ Sports of Central WA"
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SOZO Sports of Central WA Cleat City LLC
c/o Leanne Liddicoat PO Box 10786
1909 W. Lincoln Ave. #1 Yakima, WA 98909
Yakima, WA 98902
LEAhINE OYAnMA.C�
Date Distributed:
City of Yakima Planning Commission
ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
YPC MEMBERS:
Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice -Chair Lisa Wallace, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Al Rose, Robert McCormick,
Philip Ostriem, and Mary Place
Council Liaison: Kay Funk (District 4)
CITY PLANNING STAFF:
Joan Davenport (Community Development Director), Rosalinda Ibarra (Community Development
Administrative Asst.), Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager), Eric Crowell (Associate Planner),
Trevor Martin (Associate Planner), and Colleda Monick (Community Development Specialist),
Analilia Nunez (Planning Technician)
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Staff Announcements
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2021
V. 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Opening
VI. Public Hearing - SOZO Sports of Central WA
Applicant: SOZO Sports of Central WA c/o Leanne Liddicoat
File Numbers: RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20
Site Address: 4209 Sorenson Rd
Request Proposal to rezone five parcels totaling approximately 60 acres from Suburban
Residential (SR) to General Commercial (GC) for the future expansion of the
Sozo Sports Complex.
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjourn
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KENNETH M & REBECCA L ROBINSON
KERRY & GINA MARTIN
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YAKIMA, WA 98903
UNION GAP, WA 98903
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MARK W & MIDORI GIBSON
MARY F & ISMAEL V OCHOA
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YAKIMA, WA 98903
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ROBERT BUTLER
ROGER L & JANICE M ERICKSON
915 S 44TH AVE
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Department of Agriculture
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Union Gap, WA 98903
Department of Health
Kelly Cooper
PO Box 47820
Olympia, WA 98504
Environmental Protection Agency
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Seattle, WA 98101
2200 W. Washington Ave
Yakima, WA 98903
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To:
Brown, David; Calhoun, Joseph; Contreras, Pedro; Corona, Silvia; Cutter, Jeff; Davenport,
Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschere, Suzanne; Delia, David; Denman, Glenn; Desgrosellier,
Bob; Doan, Tony; Horton, Kelli; lbarra, Rosalincla; Kallevig, Dana; Layman, Randy;
Markham, Aaron; Matthews, Archie; Maxey Lisa; Me|oy, Randy; Murray, Matthew;
Nunez, Analilia; Preston, Bill; Riddle, Dan; Rodriguez, Jeremy; Rossignol, Linda; Schafer,
Scott; Shane, Mike; Story, Gregory; Watkins, Sara; ZabeU,John; Zammaohi' Loretta;
Ahtanum Irrigation District Beth Ann Bru|otte; Cawley, Marc; Chamber ofCommerce;
Department ofAgriculture; Department ofCommerce (CTED) Review Team;
Department ofEcology; Department ofEcology Lori White; Department ofEcology
SEPA Register; Department of Ecology -CRO Coordinator; Department of Fish and
Wildlife; Department ofFish and Wildlife; Department ofFish and Wildlife Eric
Bartrand;Department ofFish and Wildlife Scott Downes; Department ofNatural
Resources; Dept ofSocial & Health Svcs Robert Hubentha|;Dept. Archaeology {k
Historic Preservation SEPA Review; Desgvose||ier, Bob; Energy Facility Site Evaluation
Council Stephen Posner; Henne,Dennis; |bar/e'Rosa|inda;KaUevig'Dana; Nob Hill
Water Bob Irving; Nunez, Ana|i|ia; Office of Rural fk Farmworker Housing Marty
Miller; Peterson' Robert; Preston, Bill; Riddle, Dan; USArmy Corps of Engineers David
Moore; VVAState Dept ofHealth, Office of Drinking Water; VVAState Dept ofHealth,
Office nfDrinking Water; VVAState Parks & Recreation Commission; VVSDOT Paul
Gonseth;VVSD[)T South Central Regional Planning Office; VVSDOTAviation Max
P|atts;VVVSD Angela Watts, Aot Suptof8us/Fin;W/V5D Mike Brophy, SupL;Yakama
Bureau ofIndian Affairs Rocco Clark; YahamaNation Environmental Management
Program Elizabeth Sanche};Yakama K|ickitatFisherieo John Marvin; Yakima County
Building Official Harold Maclean; Yakima County Commissioners; Yakima County Flood
Control District Dianna Woods; Yakima County Flood Control District Troy Havens;
Yakima County Health District; Yakima County Health District Ryan |bach;Yakima
County Planning Manager Tommy Carroll; Yakima County Planning Zoning/Sub
Jason Ear|es;Yakima County Public Svcs Director, Lisa Freund; Yakima Greenvvay
Foundation Ke||ie[onnaughton;Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency HasanTahat;
Yakima School District Jay Baucom;Yakima School District Stacey Locke; Yakima
School District Trevor Greene; Yakima Valley Museum ' Peter Arnold, Exec Director;
Yakima Valley Trolleys; Yakima Waste Systems Keith Kova|enkn;YV[OG Lvnn0eitrick
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NOTICE OFK4DN3 SC>ZO SEPA#020'20.pdf
Attached is a Notice of Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance regarding the above -entitled project. Ifyou have any
questions about this proposal, please contact assigned planner Trevor Martin at trevor.martin@vakiMAVa.gov
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129 North Second Street, 2,d Floor, Yakima, WA 98901
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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
February 4, 2021
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposal to rezone five parcels totaling approximately 60 acres
from Suburban Residential (SR) to General Commercial (GC) for the future expansion of the
Sozo Sports Complex.
LOCATION: 4209 Sorenson Rd.
PARCEL NUMBER: 181334-33401, -33402, -33403, -34401 & -34402
PROPONENT: Sozo Sports of Central WA c/o Digital Design & Development,
Leanne Liddicoat
PROPERTY OWNER: Cleat City LLC
LEAD AGENCY: City of Yakima
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.
I. FINDINGS
A. Project History
1. The existing soccer fields and buildings, directly to the east, were developed under a
separate land use action (CL2#014-15). The requested rezone is separate from the
previously requested land use action, and a new project specific land use application
for development will be required by the City of Yakima prior to the issuance of any
development permits.
B. Development Services Team (DST) Comments
DST reviewed the project and did not have any comments for the rezone specific action
of the subject site.
C. The applicant submitted for a rezone action only, no project specific development action
has been proposed with the requested rezone.
D. On January 27, 2021, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) DOC.
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"...Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has reviewed the SEPA
package and the site for the development is located in Zone 6 of the WSDOT Airports
and Compatible Land Use Guidebook Compatibility Zones. The proposed development
is consistent with WSDOT's guidance, but given the proximity of the location to the
airport it should be noted that the property may experience low flying aircraft, aircraft
engine and propeller noise, vibrations, exhaust fumes, which may be perceived as a
nuisance to the future residents. Also because the property is in Zone 6 there should be
a plan in place to ensure that the construction and the subsequent development to
ensure that there will not be height hazard obstructions, smoke, glare, electronic
interference, wildlife attractants, or other hazards to the airspace..."
Staff response — the applicant and property owner are aware of their proximity to the
airport, and the airspace guideline. WSDOT comments will be provided to the
applicant.
E. On January 26, 2021, the Washington State Department of Ecology provided the
following comments:
"...Information provided within the SEPA Checklists states a wetland report has been
conducted. This report was not provided as part of the SEPA package. Ecology requests
this report be made available for review and verification as the area likely supports a
wetland complex.
Ecology staff has conducted a desktop review of the area by reviewing current and
historical aerial imagery, National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) data, LiDAR imagery, and
soil data. The collective information suggests a wetland complex is located within the
area proposed for rezoning and expansion (Images 1-3 below).
NWI data suggests palustrine emergent wetlands are present (Image 1). The provided
Soilweb data (Image 2), depicts hydric soils are present (areas of red and orange on
image 2). Hydric soils are one of three required characterizes of wetland habitat. The
two soils of interest are 66-Kittitas Silt Loam and 165-Track Loam. Image 3, LiDAR
image from DNR's LiDAR Portal, shows two streams flowing through the area. The
stream are surrounded by lower depression areas were water is likely to pond and
create wetland criteria.
Please keep in mind wetland delineations are valid for a period of 5 years, unless
otherwise requested. Any delineations or reports that are over 5 years old will need to be
re -investigated.
Any wetlands found on the parcel are considered to be a Water of the State and
potentially a Water of the United States. Per Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
90.48.030, the Department of Ecology has authority to control and prevent pollution of
waters of the State. Therefore, Ecology has the ability to request a wetland delineation
be conducted on the site to prevent the pollution of state waters. Any wetland habitat
found on site (or adjacent to) should be rated using the 2014 Update for the Washington
State Wetland Rating System for Eastern Washington (Hruby, 2014). Rating scores will
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be used to determine the width of the City's required upland buffer surrounding any
delineated wetlands.
Waters of the United States are within the jurisdictional authority of the U.S. Army of
Corps of Engineers (Corps). Placement of fill in wetlands may require an individual or
general (nationwide) permit from the Corps. We advise the applicant to contact the
Corps to determine if a permit is needed. In the event the Corps determines the wetland
is not located within their jurisdiction, Ecology review and permitting would still be
required.
Ecology's SEA Program requests a wetland delineation (and rating) be provided to
identify wetland presence or absence prior to construction activities.
Ecology encourages the use of mitigation sequencing to avoid, reduce, and minimize
impacts to wetland habitat. In the event impacts are unavoidable, a mitigation and
monitoring plan must be submitted with any application material for review and
consideration.
Ecology staff are available to provide technical assistance to the City by reviewing
documents related to wetland habitats and conducting a joint site visit to verify the
presence or absence of wetlands on the property..."
Staff response — The applicant will be required to provide a Critical Areas Report
documenting wetlands and floodplain/floodway issues to the City of before any future
development permits are issued.
F. On January 11, 2021, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife provided
written comments stating:
"Aerial photography evidence from 1998 and 2002 indicates that the site contains a
spring and other wetland features. However, photography since 2005 indicates that
those features were filled, as they cannot be identified any longer. Four of the five
subject parcels revealed those wetland features. Parcel 181334-34401 did not.
Industrial development or sports fields may not be well -suited to where a contiguous
wetland buffer needs protection. Thus, a wetland delineation is a sensible preliminary
assessment prior to a change in zoning for possible incompatible uses."
Staff response - The applicant will be required to provide a Critical Areas Report
documenting wetlands and floodplain/floodway issues to the City of Yakima before
any future development permits are issued. Anticipated sports fields are a permitted
use under the current SR and the proposed GC zoning districts. Future development
is required to meet all application Critical Areas Ordinance standards.
G. On September 21, 2021, the State of Washington Department of Archaeology (DAHP)
and Historic Preservation provided a written comment stating:
"...Our statewide predictive model indicates that there is a high probability of
encountering cultural resources within the proposed project area. This is due, in part, to
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the proximity of the proposed project area to Spring Creek, a resource that may have
been historically important to Native American groups and/or settlers in the area.
Further, the scale of the proposed ground disturbing actions would destroy any
archaeological resources present. Identification during construction is not a
recommended detection method because inadvertent discoveries often result in costly
construction delays and damage to the resource. Therefore, we recommend a
professional archaeological survey of the project area be conducted prior to ground
disturbing activities. We also recommend consultation with the concerned Tribes' cultural
committees and staff regarding cultural resource issues.
These comments are based on the information available at the time of this review and
on behalf of the SHPO in conformance with Washington State law. Should additional
information become available, our assessment may be revised...."
Staff Response — An archaeological survey will be required as part of the MDNS
conditions.
A. A Notice of Application was sent out on January 8, 2021. Four (4) SEPA agency
comments were received.
B. As mitigated, this proposal will have no adverse environmental impacts.
C. Project specific conditions for site improvements will be required when the applicant
submits for a project specific land use action.
III. REQUIRED MITIGATION MEASURES:
This Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) is hereby conditioned upon the
following mitigated measures, as authorized under WAC 197-11-660 and Yakima Municipal
Code YMC § 6.88.160, and the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan, which contains goals,
policies, and regulations which provide substantive authority to require mitigation under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
1. A professional archaeological survey of the site shall be conducted, including notifying
DAHP and consultation with the Yakama Nation, prior to any ground disturbing activities
being permitted.
2. Future development shall require a Critical Areas Report consistent with the applicable
standards of YMC Ch. 15.27.
® This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period on the
MDNS.
SOZO Sports.
SEPA#020-20 4
Responsible Official: Joan Davenport
Position/Title: SEPA Responsible Offici
Phone (509) 575-6183
Address: 129 U. 2wd Street Yaki-til.
Date: February 4, 2021 Signatu
E You may appeal this determination M, Joan Davenport, AICP, Director of Community
Development, at 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 989r,1.
fto later than February 18, 2021.
By method: Complete appeal application form and payment of A§9.00 appggl fpe.
You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact the City of Yakima
Planning Division to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals.
BOZO Sports.
SEPA#020-20 5
RE: -RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20
Sozo Sports of Central WA c/o Leanne Liddicoat
4209 Sorenson Rd.
1, Analilia Ndfiez, as an employee of the Yakima City Planning Division, have
dispatched through the United States Mails, a Notice of Application and Public
Hearing; a true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said notice
was addressed to the applicant and all property owners of record within a radius
of 300 feet of sub - ject property, that said property owners are individually listed
on the mailing list retained by the Planning Division, and that said notices were
mailed by me on the 8th day of lanuaKy, 2021.
That I mailed said notices in the manner herein set forth and that all of the
statements made herein are just and true.
Anaa N6fiez
Planning Technician
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Total Parcels - Sozo Sports of Central
WA - RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20
NOW ot l
AhtanumIrrigation District
Beth Ann amlotte'Executive Assistant
107ns'oGilbert Road
Yakima, vvA9o9o3.92o3
Manager
1005 North 16th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Department of Agriculture
Kelly McLain
poBox 4Zs60
Olympia, WA 98504
Department of Ecology
AmnieSzvetecz, SspxPolicy Lead
po.Box 477u5
Olympia, vvx9asO+77D3
Li. it egcy.wa.gov
Department ufFish and Wildlife
sspAoesh
poBox 432Uo
Olympia, vvay85U4
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Depart me nt of Socia|&xeauh Services
Robertxubentho/
Office mCapital Programs
P.O. Box«sa*o
Olympia, wwsmsuv
Engineering Division
Bob Desgrosellier, Senior Engineer
Yakima, WA 98901
Nob Hill Water Association
Bob Irving, Engineering Technician
Yakima, WA 98908
Parks & Recreation Commission
Jessica Logan
pDBox 4265O
Olympia, vv4y85O4
Yakima Valley Trolleys
PO Box 796
Yakima, WA 98907
Cascade Natural Gas
Kennewick, WA 99336
City of Union Gap
Dennis Henne, Development Director
P.O. Box 3008
Union Gap, WA 98903
Dept ufArchaeology & Historic Preservation
1osasCapitol Way, Stez0s
Olympia, vvAso504'8343
Department of Ecology
Gwen Clear, Central Re in-xaT-=1jAatnj
1250 West Alder Street
Union Gap, WA 98903
Department of Health
Kelly Cooper
PO Box 47820
Olympia, WA 98504
NEPA Review Unit
Seattle, WA 98101 1
2200 W. Washington Ave
Yakima, WA 98903
-
Office ofRural and Farm Worker Housing
Marty Miller
1400Summbmew Ave Ste# 203
North Yakima Conservation District
Manager
1606 Perry Street, Ste. C
Yakima, WA 98902
United States Postal Service
Maintenance Department
205 W Washington Ave
Yakima, WA 98903
Century Link
� manager
: uSouth 2ndAve, nm#304
Yakima, vvAg&9ou
—`
Chamber of Commerot
10 North 9th Street
Yakima, WA 98901
lit
SEPA Center
PO Box 47015
Olympia, WA 98504
Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council -EFSEC
Stephen Posner, SEPA Officer
PO Box 43172
Olympia, WA 98504-3172
PO Box 40909
Olympia, WA 98504
Pacific Power
Mike Paulson
Paul Edmondson
313 North 3rd Street
Yakima, WA 98901
US Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 3755
Seattle, WA 98124-3755
mmState Dept ofHealth, Office mDrinking Water Wastewater Division
WA State Attorney General's Office J:m/eGnm/ne Marc Cawley and Dana maUevig
z45SLakeside Court, !ke#z0Z zaz«zsIndiana Ave, ste# 1500 3aaoEast Viola Ave
Yakima, vv«g»gnz Spokane Valley, meyez1s Yakima, vv4e8eoz
West Valley School District
West Valley School District
Angela Von Essen, Asst. Supt. OfBusiness @
Mike Brophy, Superintendent
Finance
ueozzierRoad
G9U2ZierRoad
Yakima, vvA9aoVo-g299
Yakima, VVA989O8-9299
vv5oOTAviation Division
vvsooT xxaxp|atts Aviation Planner
South Central negimn|Planning Office 7702Terminal StSw
|omwater,VVA9O5V1
(f
wkamaNation Environmental mgmt Program
Elizabeth o*mhexEnvironmental Review
Coordinator
p.o.Box zsz
nznnen/sn'wwy894o
Yakima County Building Department
Harold Maclean
128murth 2nd Street, 4thFloor
vakima, wA989Q1
Yakima County Flood Control District
Troy Havens & Dianna Woods
zz8North zndStreet, 4*Floor
Yakima, vvAg8goz
Yakima GeenwayFoundation
weUieConnavghton'Executive Director
zzzSouth zDthStreet
Yakima, xvx9B9Oz
Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency
HasanTahat, Compliance, Engineering &
Planning Division Supervisor
zOGIron Horse [t#zOz
Yakima, vvA9QgOz
Yakima School District
Jay oaucom'^ust. Director qfMaintenance
&0perations
zO4m4t^Ave
Yakima, xvxe89Uz
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Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
4mnoeitxck Senior Planner
azzNorth 4thStreet, Ste#2Dz
Yakima, WA 98901
Yakame-Klickitat Fisheries Project
John Marvin
7GnPence Road
Yakima, vvA9DgO9
Yakima County Commissioners
Yakima County Planning
Tommy Carroll &Jason Earles
Yakima, WA 98901
YakamaIndian Nation
Johnsonm1eninick, Cultural Resources
Program
p.Q.Box z51
Yakima School District
Trevor Greene, Superintendent
104 North 4th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Yakima-nemnIrrigation District
Sandra Hull
47OCamp 4md
| | Yakima, vv4g8gum
Yakima Valley Museum
Peter Arnold, Executive Director
Yakima, WA 98902
WSoOT
Paul Gonaeth'Planning Engineer
28O9RudkinRoad
Union Gap, vvx989o3
vakamaBureau mfIndian Affairs
Rocco Clark, Environmental Coordinator
po.Box saz
Yakima Air Terminal
Robert Peterson, Airport Asst Manager
2400 West Washington Ave
Yakima, WA 98903
Yakima County Health District
Union Gap, WA 98903
Yakima County Public Services
Yakima, WA 98901
Yakama Indian Nation
P.O. Box 151
Yakima School District
Stacey Locke 'Asst. Supt. ofOperations
zO4m4mAve
Yakima, vv4989U2
Robert Smoot
Yakima Waste Systems
PO Box 2830
Yakima, WA 98907
Ahtanum Irrigation District
Cascade Natural Gas
Century Link
Beth Ann Brulotte, Executive Assistant
8113 W Grandridge Blvd
Manager
10705-B Gilbert Road
Kennewick, WA 99336
8 South 2nd Ave, Rm#304
Yakima, WA 98903
Yakima, WA 98902
Charter Communications
City of Union Gap
Department of Agriculture
Manager
Dennis Henne, Development Director
Kelly McLain
1005 North 16th Ave
P.O. Box 3008
P.O. Box 42560
Yakima, WA 98902
Union Gap, WA 98903
Olympia, WA 98504
Environmental Protection Agency
NEPA Review Unit
Federal Aviation Administration
Governor's Office of Indian Affairs
1200 6th Ave #155, 14 D-12
2200 W. Washington Ave
PO Box 40909
Seattle, WA 98101
Yakima, WA 98903
Olympia, WA 98504
Pacific Power
North Yakima Conservation District
Yakima Valley Trolleys
Mike Paulson
Manager
Paul Edmondson
500 North Keys Rd
1606 Perry Street, Ste. C
313 North 3rd Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Yakima, WA 98902
Yakima, WA 98901
United States Postal Service
US Army Corps of Engineers
Yakima Valley Trolleys
Seattle District
PO Box 796
Maintenance Deptartment
Regulatory Branch
Yakima, WA 98907
205 W Washington Ave
P.O. Box 3755
Yakima, WA 98903
Seattle, WA 98124-3755
Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs
Yakama Indian Nation
WA State Attorney General's Office
Superintendent
Johnson Meninick, Cultural Resources
1433 Lakeside Court, Ste# 102
Program
Yakima, WA 98902
P.O. Box 632
P.O. Box 151
Toppenish, WA 98948
Toppenish, WA 98948
Yakama Indian Nation
Yakima School District
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District
Ruth Jim, Yakima Tribal Council
Trevor Greene, Superintendent
Sandra Hull
P.O. Box 151
104 North 4th Ave
470 Camp 4 Rd
Toppenish, WA 98948
Yakima, WA 98902
Yakima, WA 98908
Yakima Valley Canal Co
Robert Smoot
1640 Garretson Lane
Yakima, WA 98908
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Type of Notice: 140M 0-V
File Number:
Date of Mailing:
Name1
ddress
Silvia Corona
Clerk's Office
5S ill V,
Lisa Maxey
Code Adm inistration
Glenn Denman
Code Administration
John Zabell
Code Administration
John.Z (a
Kelli Horton
Code Administration
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Linda Ro signol
Code Administration
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Pedro Contreras
Code Administration
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Suzanne DeBusschere
Code Administration
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Tony Doan _�U,de
Administration
Joan Davenport
Community Development
jppL.McApq�akirnq
Ak!0qAA44Y
Rosalinda lbarra
Community Development
R-01ill-I
Bill Preston
Engineering
ARM
Bob Desgrosellier
Engineering
f5Tn Riddle-
Engineering
Da.RjddIe@ygkhnaWa�
David Deli�
Engineering
Aaron Markham
FireIII
Jeremy Rodriguez
Fire
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Jeff Cutter
Red 1',Cqft9vftaki maw
Sara Watkins
Sara.Watkins akimawq. ov.
Archie Matthews
ONDS
Joseph Calhoun
Planning
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Analilia Nunez
Planning
Matt Murray
Police
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Public Works
Loretta Zarnmarchi
Refuse
�A T ayman
Refuse
Gregory Story
Transit
James Dean
utilities
Wastewater
Wastewater
Water/Irrigation
Water/Irrigation
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Type of Notice:
File Number(s): W3 - Z()
1ate of Mailing: 9 12-1
Nunez, Analifia
From:
Nunez,4ma|i|ia
Sent:
Friday, January 08,2021 12:01 PM
To:
Brown, David; Calhoun, Joseph; Contreras, Pedro; Corona, Silvia; Cutter, Jeff, Davenport,
Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschene,Suzanne; Delia, David; Denman, Glenn; DesgroseUier,
Bob; Doan, Tony; Horton. KeUi; |barm, Rosa|inda; KeUevig' Dana; Layman, Randy;
Markham, Aaron; Matthews Archie; Maxey, Lisa; Me|oKRandy; Murray,Matthew;
Nunez, Ana|i|ia; Preston, Bill; Riddle, Dan; Rodriguez, Jeremy; Rossigno|, Linda; Schafer,
Scott; Shane, Mike; Story, Gregory; Watkins, Sara; ZabeU.John; Zammaohi Loretta(
Brown, Michael; Davido, Sean; El Mundo; El Sol cle Yakima; Fannin, John; KAPP TV News;
KB8Q'KR5ERadio manager; KQNANoticias;KDNARadio Francisco Rios; KEPRTV
News; K|MATV News; 0T News; 0T/KATS/DyNVVV KFFK4 LanceTormey; KNDOTV
News; KWDUTVNews; KUNVV'TVUnivision;KVEVVTVNews; LeCasa Hogar;LaVoz;
Lozano, Bonnie; WVV[N News; NVVPR Anne King; Randy Luvaas Yakima Business
Times;RCDR Maria D]Rodriguez; Reed [. Pell; TuDecides; TuDecides Albert Torres;
West Valley School District Angela Watts; Yakima Herald Republic Mai Hoang;
Yakima Herald Republic Newspaper; Yakima School District Stacey Locke; Yakima
School District Trevor Greene; Yakima Valley Business Times; YPAC Randy 8eeh|er;
Ahtanum Irrigation District Beth Ann Bru|otte; [avv|eK Marc; Chamber ofCommerce;
Department VfAgriculture; Department nfCommerce ([TED) Review Team;
Department ofEcology; Department ofEcology Lori White; Department nfEcology
SEPARegister; Department ofEcology '[RDCoordinator; Department of Fish and
Wildlife; Department of Fish and Wildlife; Department of Fish and Wildlife Eric
Bartrand;Department ofFish and Wildlife Scott Downes; Department ofNatural
Resources; Dept ofSocial & Health Svcs RubertHubentha|; Dept. Archaeology &
Historic Preservation IEPA Review; Desgrose||ier, Bob; Energy Facility Site Evaluation
Council Stephen Posner; Henne,Dennis; |barra'Rosa|inda; Ka||evig'Dana; Nob Hill
Water Bob Irving; Nunez, Ana|i|ia;Office ufRural E1 Farmworker Housing Marty
K8i||ec Peterson' Robert; Preston, Bill; Riddle, Dan; USArmy Corps of Engineers David
Moore; VVAState Dept ofHealth, Office ofDrinking Water; VVAState Dept ofHealth,
Office of Drinking Water; VVAState Parks fk Recreation [ommissimn;VVSDOT Paul
Gonseth;VVIDOT South Central Regional Planning Office; VVSDOTAviation Max
P|atts; VVVSD Angela Watts, Asst Supt of Bus/Fin; VVVSD Mike Brophy, Supt.; Yakama
Bureau efIndian Affairs Rocco Clark; YakannaNation Environmental Management
Program Elizabeth Sanchey;Yakama K|ickitatFisheries John Marvin; Yakima County
Building Official Harold Maclean; Yakima County Commissioners; Yakima County Flood
Control District Dianna Woods; Yakima County Flood Control District Troy Havens;
Yakima County Health District; Yakima County Health District Ryan |bach;Yakima
County Planning Manager Tommy Carroll; Yakima County Planning Zoning/Sub
Jason Ear|es;Yakima County Public Svcs Director, Lisa Freund; Yakima Greenvvey
Foundation Ke||ie[onnaugh1on;Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency HasanTahat;
Yakima School District ]ay Baucom;Yakima Valley Museum Peter Arnold, Exec
Director; Yakima Valley Trolleys; Yakima Waste Systems Keith Kova|enko; YV[OG
Lynn Deitrick;A| Rose; Funk' Kay; Jacob Liddicoat; Leanne Hughes -Mickel; Lisa Wallace;
Mary Place; Philip Ostriem;Rob McCormick
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From: Simon Sizer <ssizer@yakimaherald.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2021 3:51 PM
To: Nunez, Analilia
Subject: Re: Legal Notice for RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20
Attachments: IBARRAAP-45-968278-1.pdf
Simon Sizer I Legal & Obituary Clerk
Yakima Herald -Republic
114 North 4th Street, Yakima, WA 98901
P.O. Box 9668, Yakima, WA 98909
Phone: (509) 577-7740 1 Fax: (509) 577-7766
Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 202110:30 AM
To: Simon Sizer <ssizer@yakimaherald.com>
Subject: Legal Notice for RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20
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Please publish the attached legal notice on Friday, JanuaryThe ad can be charged to City Planning account
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Analilia Whez
Planning Technician
City of Yakima Planning Division
p: 509.575.6261
129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington, 98901
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DOMMUNITY DEVELQ�AENT
40" M a *10k Joan Davenport, AICP, Director
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QTY F K MA Joseph Calhoun, Manager
a n g 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901
ask. plan n ing@yakimawa.gov - www.yakii-nawa.gov/services/planning
DATE:
January 8, 2021
TO:
SEPA Reviewing Agencies, Applicant, and Adjoining Property Owners
FROM:
Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director
APPLICANT:
Sozo Sports of Central WA c/o Digital Design & Development, Leanne
Liddicoat
FILE NUMBER:
RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20
LOCATION:
2409 Sorenson Rd.
TAX PARCEL NUMBER(S):
181334-33401, -33402, -33403, -34401 & -34402
DATE OF APPLICATION:
November 3, 2020
DATE OF COMPLETENESS,
December 1, 2020
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DETERMINATION OF CONSISTENCY Pursuant to YIVIC § 16.06.020(A), the project considerations are
determined to be consistent with applicable development regulations, as follows:
1The type of land use: Rezone approximately 60 acres from Suburban Residential (SR) to General
Commercial (GC)
2. Level of Development: Nonproject Rezone
3Infrastructure and public facilities: The subject property is able to be served by public streets, water,
sewer, garbage collection, etc.
4. Characteristics of development: The proposal shall adhere to all Title 12 and Title 15 development
standards.
found to be consistent, as follows:
1 . The type of land use: Nonproject Rezone of approximately 60 acres from Suburban Residential
(SR) to General Commercial (GC) zoning.
2. Density of Development: N/A
3. Availability and adequacy of infrastructure and public utilities: The subject property is able to be
served by public streets, water, sewer, garbage collection, etc.
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per WAC § 197-11-355. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes and the
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Required Permits: The following local, state, and federal permits/approvals may or will be needed for this
project: N/A — future development will undergo project -specific environmental and land use review
Required Studies: N/A
Existing Environmental Documents: CA0#003-15
Development Regulations for Project Mitigation and Consistency Include: the State Environmental
Policy Act, the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, YIVIC Title 112—Development Standards, and the
Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan.
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hearing,REQUEST FOR WRITTEN COMMENT AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Agencies, tribes, and the
public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project and its probable environmental
impacts. This request requires that the Yakima Planning Commission hold an open record public
which is scheduled for February 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-1 9 pandemic, the hearing will
not be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, but will be held virtually via Zoom. Any person desiring to
express their views on the matter is invited to attend the hearing to provide testimony.
There is a 20-day comment period for this review. This may be your only opportunity to comment. All
written comments received by5:OOp.m.onJanuary 28,2O21'will beconsidered prior toissuing the final
SEPA determination. Please reference file numbers (RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20) and applicant's name
(Sozo Sports of Central WA) in any correspondence you submit. You can mail your comments to:
Joan Davenport, A|CP'Community Development Director
City of Yakima, Department of Community Development
129 N.2nd St.; Yakima, WA 98901
IF YOU WOULD LIKE T0ATTEND THIS VIRTUAL MEETING TO LISTEN AND/OR TESTIFY, PLEASE
REGISTER WITH YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS |NADVANCE HERE:
After registering, you will reoaiveomoi|ed instructions for joining the meeting online with your device or by
calling in.
View the Hearing Online by Zoom: To join the meeting, click the link in the confirmation email that you
received after registering. All attendees will be muted upon entry. If you wish to speak during the public
hearing, use the "raise your hand" feature. When it is your turn to speeh, the host will unmube you. A
mesaa0ewiMappearonyourmnreen.endyouwiUnaedhoae|aot"unmube.^Youshou|dannounoeyour
name and mailing address for the record prior to making your comments. Once you are finished with your
comments, the host will mute you.
Listen tmthe Hearing by Phone: You may call any of the phone numbers listed in the confirmation email
that you received after registering. You will need toenter the meeting |Dand password when prompted.
All attendees will be muted upon entry. If you wish to speak during the public hearing. press ^Q on your
phone to "raise your hand." When it is your turn to speak, you will hear an automated announcement
indicating your phone has been unmuted and you can now be heard by all participating in the meeting.
You should announce your name and mailing address for the record prior to making your comments.
Once you are finished with your comments, the host will mute you and you will hear an automated
announcement indicating your phone has been muted.
NOTICE OF RECOMMENDATION Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission will issue its
recommendation vv|tk|n ban (10) business days. When ovoi|ab|e, o copy of the recommendation will be
mailed to parties of record and entities who were provided this notice once it is rendered.
The file containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning
Division, City Hall — 2nd Floor, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington. If you have questions regarding
this propone|, please call Trevor K8ortin, Associate Planner, at (609) 575'6182. or e-mail to
tnevor.mortin@yakimaxva.gov.
Enclosed: Narratives, Project DesnhpUons, SEPACheoklist. Site Plan, and Vicinity yNep
Joan Davenport, AICP, Directora
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Sozo Sports ofCentral VVAc/o Digital Design & Development, Leanne
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No. DE ARCH|VO:
RZ#003-20 & @EPA#020'20
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4208 Sorenson Rd.
No. DE PAF&CELA(S):
181334-33401. -33402. -33403. -34401 & '34403
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• 1 USE ACTION INSTALLATION
CERTIFICATE
Site Address
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Sign#s):
Location of Installation (Check One):
Land Use Action Sign is installed per standards described in Y C § 15.11.080(C).
Land Use Action Sign is installed in an alternate location on the site.
Note: this alternate location (if not pre -approved by the Planning Manager) may not be acceptable by the
Planning Division and is subject to relocation (at the owner's expense) to a more visible site on the property.
The alternative location is:
The required notice of •• • be • the applicant and property owners within a 300-foot
radius after the Planning Division has received this Land Use Action Installation Certification. Failure
to post a Land Use Action sign and return this form signed in a timely manner may cause a delay in
the application review • •
I hereby testify that the installed sign fully complies with the Land Use Action sign installation
standardsr+. 2), that the sign will be -• until a decision has been rendered, and that the
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Joan Davenport, AICP, Director
Planning Division
Joseph Calhoun, Manager
129 North Second Street, 2,d Floor, Yakima, WA 98901
ask.planning@yakimawa.gov - www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning
December 22, 2020
FILE NUMBER(S)
APPLICANT:
To Whom It May Concern-
RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20
Digital Design & Development LI-C.
3611 River Rd. #100, Yakima, WA 98902
4209 Sorenson Rd.
181334-33401, -33402, -33403, -34401 & -34402
November 3, 2020
Notice of Complete Application
The application for your Rezone at 4209 Sorenson Rd. was received on November 22, 2020. As
of December 1, 2020, your application is considered complete as required by the City of
Yakima's Municipal Code (YMC) and site plan checklist, as referenced in YMC § 15.14.030.
Continued processing of your request will include, but is not limited to the following actions:
1. A Notice of Application, SEPA, and Public Hearing will be sent to all property owners
within a 300-foot radius of your site. This notice will include a request for public
comments during a 20-day comment period as is required by the City of Yakima. Notice
of Application is scheduled to be issued around January 8, 2021, and the comment
period will end around January 28, 2021.
2. A Public Hearing has been tentatively scheduled for February 25, 2021, with the City of,
Yakima Hearing Examiner.
If you have any questions regarding this matter please call me at (509) 575-6162,
Sincerely,
Trevor Martin
Associate Planner
Yakima
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Joan Davenport
Community Deye• nment Director
City of Yakima
129 N. Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
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Compatibility Zones. The proposed development is consistent with WSDOT's guidance, but given the
proximity of the location to the airport it should be noted that the property may experience low flying
aircraft, aircraft engine and propeller noise, vibrations, exhaust fumes, which may be perceived as a
nuisance to the future residents.
We appreciate the opportunity to offer written comments. Our office is available for any questions or
further discussions on airport land use planning. Please don't hesitate to contact me at (360) 890-5258,
max.platts@wsdot.wa.gov.
Sincerely,
Thomas S. "Max" Platts
Aviation Planner, WSDOT Aviation Division
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
1250 West Alder Street ® Union Gap, Washington 98903-0009 (509) 575-2490
Trevor Martin
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City of Yakima
129 North 2 d Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Thank you for the opportunity to comment during the Optional Determination of Non
Significance process for the rezoning of 5 parcels totaling approximately 60 acres from Suburban
Residential (SR) to General Commercial (GQ for the future expansion of the SOZO Sports
Complex. We have reviewed the documents and have the following comments.
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Information provided within the SEPA Checklists states a wetland report has been conducted.
This report was not provided as part of the SEPA package. Ecology requests this report be made
available for review and verification as the area likely supports a wetland complex.
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aerial imagery, National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) data, LiDAR imagery, and soil data. The
collective information suggests a wetland complex is located within the area proposed for
rezoning and expansion (Images 1-3 below).
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Silt Loam and 165-Track Loam. Image 3, LiDAR image from DNR's LiDAR Portal, shows two
streams flowing through the area. The stream are surrounded by lower depression areas were
water is likely to pond and create wetland criteria.
Please keep in mind wetland delineations are valid for a period of 5 years, unless otherwise
requested. Any delineations or reports that are over 5 years old will need to be re -investigated.
Any wetlands found on the parcel are considered to be a Water of the State and potentially a
Water of the United States. Per Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 90.48.030, the Department
of Ecology has authority to control and prevent pollution of waters of the State. Therefore,
Ecology has the ability to request a wetland delineation be conducted on the site to prevent the
pollution of state waters. Any wetland habitat found on site (or adjacent to) should be rated using
the 2014 Update for the Washington State Wetland Rating System for Eastern Washington
(Hruby, 2014). Rating scores will be used to determine the width of the City's require""
buffer surrounding any delineated wetlands. INDEX
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Trevor Martin
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Sincerely,
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Environmental Review Coordinator
Central Regional
(509)575-2012
Allyson Brooks Ph.D., Director
State Historic Preservation Officer
Trevor Martin
Planner
City ofYakima
120North 2ndStreet
Yakima, WA 98901
In future correspondence please refer to:
Project Tracking Code: 2021'01'00373
Property: City ofYahime_SozoSports Complex Rezone and Expansion Project (SEPA#D2O-2D)
Re: Survey Requested
Dear Trevor Martim
Thank you for contacting the Washington State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and
Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) and providing documentation
regarding the above referenced project. [>urebabewidepnediotivamoda|indioeteothadtheneiaahigh
probability of encountering cultural resources within the proposed project area. This is dun, in pad, to
the proximity ofthe proposed project aneeboSpringCremh.apeoounoethatmeyhavebeen
historically important to Native American groups and/or settlers in the area. Further, the scale of the
proposed ground disturbing actions would destroy any archaeological resources present.
Identification during construction is not a recommended detection method because inadvertent
discoveries often result in costly construction delays and damage to the resource. Therefore, we
recommend a professional archaeological survey of the project area be conducted prior to ground
disturbing activities. We also recommend consultation with the concerned Tribes'cultural
committees and staff regarding cultural resource issues.
These comments are based on the information available at the time of this review and on behalf of
the GHPC}inconformance with Washington State law. Should additional information become
available, our assessment may borevised.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project and we look forward to receiving the survey
report. Please ensure that the OAHP Project Numbor(m.k.a. Project Tracking Code) is shared with
any hired cultural resource consultants and is attached to any communications or submitted reports.
Should you have any questions, please feel free hocontact me.
Sincerely,
Sydney Hanson
Transportation Archaeologist
(380)280-7563
Gydnmy.Hanmon8Ddehp.vwa.gov
State of Washington Department of Archaeology &Historic Preservation
P.O. Dox48343 ° Olympia, Washington 98504'8343 ~ (360) 586'3065
vmxnv.dohpxvo.gov
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First, I am the parent of a soccer player. I like the SOZO complex, I want to see it
succeed and grow, But as a property owner who borders the complex, I have some concerns,
and would like to comment on some of their narratives the SOZO complex submitted.
Under Part IV, section C of the REZONES section & under the Transportation
they discuss the Spring Creek and Ahtanum road future improvements will support the traffic.
Knowing that Mr. Kerry Martin owns the property west of lots 7&8, and using common sense
know that he owns this property to connect SOZO and Sorenson Rd to 52nd avenue at some
point in the future. I didn't see any mention of future improvements to 52 nd to support traffic.
Have SOZO and the City of Yakima discussed this with the county? And will that property west
of lot 7&8 be used as an
to go through the phase I area of SOZO?
Under the surface water #1, and Water runoff #3, SOZO says there is no surface water
(year-round and seasonal) in the vicinity of the site, and that the proposal doesn't affect
drainage patterns. I have attached 2 pictures taken in March 2017 showing surface water
creating a wetland that was there well into April. I believe it is ground water swelling to the
surface. While I haven't seen it to that level since, it does contain some water during early
spring, depending on how fast the melt is. As for affecting drainage, I have included a map of
the area showing a creek bed that goes through 2 neighborhoods (Lyons Loop and Walla Walla',
that in 2016 was used to relieve other area creeks from flooding and did reach the SOZO
boundary. And, also on the map I show the storm drains for �yons 1-oop, that drain past my
property to the south, and towards the complex. Will SOZO's storm drain system allow for
these creeks and areas of drainage to flow into their system, or will it back up onto the
properties of Lyons Loop?
Under the Plants #1, There were cattail plants around the above -mentioned wetland
area, but were mowed down a couple of years ago.
Under the Animals #1, animals that need to be fricluded are: coyotes, raccoons, skunks,
pheasants and quail.
Under the Noise #3, It says SOZO hours of operation are consistent with the city parks,
which close at 10:00pm. But SOZO has had events like the dye hard 5k go till 11:00pm with
music, and at some events has had overnight camping, dancing and beer gardens. Will SOZO
keep these late -night events/all nights camping on the already developed part of the complex,
Rway from the neighborhoods, or are they going to stop these after 10:00pm events?
Under the Land and Shoreline use #13 and recreation #3, SOZO states they are addin:4
park space, and play fields, but I noticed (pre COVID) that their gates were closed during the
day unless practices or events were happening. Will the community be able to go during
normal park hours (6:00am-10:00pm) to use these benefits/ green space/ play equipment they
mentioned?
Under the Light and Glare #4, SOZO states they will be "sensitive to the •
residences". The city of Yakima, when dealing with the West Valley Walmart development,
made sure that Walmart use special lights and spacing for their parking lots to decrease light
pollution into the neighborhood to the west. Will SOZO have to follow the same guidelines f
their lights as they get closer (• the neighborhoods? I
Under Transportation #8, SOZO mentions "neighboring properties that could serve as
event parking lots". Where are these properties? And will SOZO help the close by
neighborhoods with signage, security, and possible towing for people who choose to park in
front of driveways, and on private property? I have been to many tournaments all over this
state as a parent and know that people will park anywhere to avoid having to •.
parking fees.
On the map showing the revised lots, what is the plan for revised lot 7? There is nothing
describing what it will be. Will it be grass, dirt, a parking lot until they know what to do with it?
• what will the 100 ft buffer zone be? Grass, gravel, etc.?
I know that SOZO is a public and private partnership and answering some of these
questions will depend on if it is treated as public or private. But It is mentioned that this is a
park area that contributes to the city of Yakima Parks Department plans. And that it is a beneffil
to the community. It sounds like it is to be considered a city park. All other city parks are open
to the public to use during the day (including now during COVID times), and so should SOZO.
Except for when there are games or special events that would require a charge for parking.
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Date: January 20, 2021
To: Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director
From: Diana and James Rhodes, Property owners and residents at 1923 S. 40
Ave, Yakima, WA 98903, 509-225-9810
Applicant's name: Sozo Sports of Central WA
Thank you for sending us a copy of the Notice of Application, Environmental Review, and
Public Hearing information (RZ#003-20 & SEPA#020-20) dated January 8, 2021. Being the
property owners of a house directly adjacent to the north boundary of parcel 18133433403, we
read with great interest the current application.
Let us start by saying that we realize that having a sports complex the caliber of the one
envisioned by Sozo Sports has many benefits to the Yakima region and we hope that both Sozo
and we can be good neighbors to each other. As part of being good neighbors, clear consistent
communication will be important. Moving forward, the current request brings up several
important issues, and this probably would be a good time for discussion of the overall plans for
these parcels, which seemed to have changed from those articulated in earlier meetings.
1) Our first question is why is it necessary to rezone an entire 60 acres from "Suburban
Residential" to "General Commercial" if most of this area will be developed into soccer fields
and parkland, with the only commercial activity being vendors that "support spectators, visitors,
and participants" at the Sozo complex? To the uninstructed eye, the request being put forward
would be more appropriate for a small shopping mall than for sports fields and parkland. We
have a major concern that once this land is zoned for general commercial, significantly more
commercial operations can move in than may be initially detailed (and virtually none are detailed
at this point in the application).
More information on future plans seems to be needed before taking this significant step. How
much of the 60 acres will be devoted to retail businesses and how much will be used for soccer
fields and parkland? Would it be possible and preferable to restrict the commercial development
(and thus rezoned area) to the portions of the property that are distant from the adjacent
residential properties so as to limit the negative impact of this development on the adjacent
residential community?
Other Yakima city parks appear to be zoned R-1. If the intent of Sozo Sports is, as detailed in
this application, primarily to become soccer and other sports fields in a parklike setting, this R- I
classification seems much more appropriate for the majority of this land, and will preserve the
integrity of the surrounding residential neighbors more than changing the entire 60 acres to a
commercial property.
2 AWA� and; 1kht pollation from this sports complex already is a problem, even with the
current fields that are far removed from our house. As new fields are built closer, and are
eventually almost in our backyard, this is something that could be a huge issue! Currently, the
field lights shine into our house and when walking in our backyard at night, we are blinded by
the light if we look to the southeast (towards the Sozo fields). This is from fields currently in the
developed region of the park; how much worse will it be when the proposed lights are installed
much closer to our property?
Our recollection of the public meeting five years ago, which preceded the first zoning changes
requested by Sozo, was that the community was promised that Sozo would install fencing and
shrubber,y to shield the nei hborhood from the field lilghts — as well as the exvlanation that much
of the 60 acres currently in question would be turned more into a city park with walking trails
than in to sports fields.
The current request states "The intent is for the lighting to not exceed the boundaries of the
property since it will be focused inward on the fields, not outward to the edges of the park or
residences." (Section B "Light and Glare", item 2). Can the Zoning Commission put in place 7
mechanism to ensure that Sozo follows through on their promises? Could the Zoning
Commission require that an jyLcUgUAgf enj�neejring audit of SmWs. lighting, to ensure that
the final lighting design fulfills the intent expressed in the Application?
The current Application for the zoning variance notes that our neighborhood already is
negatively impacted by the noise from the airport (B. Environmental Elements, "Noise", section
1); however, in their 11/6/15 Application (CL2#014-15, CAO#003-15, SEPA#035-15) (B.
Environmental Elements, 7 b."Noise"), Sozo listed other noise in the area as "minimum air
traffic from Yakima Airport" — an assessment with which we agree. We have two comments
relative to noise associated with these changes. First, the cheering of crowds from the Sozo
fields is much more constant and seems to be louder than the occasional airport noise. Second,
the airDort existed before our subdivision was built and the ne ative imQact of the airDort on o
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negative change in property values resulting from the zoning changes requested by Sozo will be
losses that are sustained by the current property owners. To decrease the crowd noise: perhaps
moving the fields further from the boundaries with the houses (placing storage sheds closer to
the houses, rather than the fields near property lines), erecting the 6-foot shielding fence and
shrubbery as promised (which has NOT been erected, at least by our property yet), and keeping
activities early in the morning and at night concentrated on the fields furthest from houses.
3) We were informed several years ago that our property now is considered part of the 100 year
flood plan, along with some of the adjacent Sozo fields. This is a significant concern for us.
Currently, our property is at a higher elevation than the Sozo property to the south of us. It is
imperative to us that the eltvatibn of that land not be raisgd and that water will flow away
from our property line that we share with Sozo Sports, instead of towards us.
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4) • property, along with • neighbors, is supplied by water from wells. While we note that
Sozo will use city water for drinking water, there is no mention of the water to be used in
irrigating the numerous sports fields. What mitigation factors can be put in place to ensure the
itEWtion wattr wagk by S6zo dbes got advemeLy afkd our Welt Water suj2j21j?
5) If Sozo anticipates that their complex will generate only 141 cars "in" and 73 cars "out" at
[•`. • why is Sozo • • building a parking lot that will accommodate • 1,000
vehicles? Has the impact of this development on local traffic been underestimated or is the large
[tarking lot needed • • • purpose (e.g. a shopping mall?)?
6) In case it is important in the decisions being made, the list • birds and animals in this area
was much abbreviated on the application. In addition to those listed (B. Environmental
Flements, "Animals", item 1), we commonly have coyotes, racoons, skunks, moles, pheasants,
*wls, killdeers, quails, magpies, ducks, and geese.
Again, thank you for the opportunity to read and submit feedback and questions on this 0
application for • If we can clarify anything in this letter, please 1• hesitate to let
know.
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State of Washington
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
South Central Region 3 — 1701 S. 241h Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902-5720
Telephone: (509) 575-2740 - Fax: (509) 575-2474
Joan Davenport, AlCP
City of Yakima
129 North 2nd Street
Yakima, Washington 98901
Subject: State Environmental Policy Act Document, Comments on Preliminary
Notice, Sozo Sports of Central WA, Yakima County, RZ#003-20 &
SEPA#020-20.
ICERM
on i anuary 11, 2U2 1, and offers the following
c0ftimObts W this time. Other comments may be offered as the project progresses.
City • Yakima DCED
January 11, 2021
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Thank • for the ••• to provide these comments. • feel free to • me with
Rny questions or clarifications you may require. My phone number is 457-93 10.
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Eric Bartrand
Area H ' -iA
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