HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/1996 Adjourned Meeting 87
CITY OF YAK IMA, WASHINGTON
'JULY 16, 1996
ADJOURNED MEETING
I/ The City Council met in session on this date at 8:00 a.m. in the City
Manager's Conference Room at City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima,
Washington for informal discussion, Mayor Lynn Buchanan presiding.
Council Members present were Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp,
Ernie Berger, John Klingele, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims. Staff
Members present were City Manager Zais; Assistant City Manager Rice;
Community & Economic Development Director Valenzuela; Ray Paolella,
City Attorney; Don Skone, Planning Division Manager; Joan Davenport,
Supervising Associate Planner; John Elsden, Senior Project Planner; and
Deputy City Clerk Skovald.
Don Skone referenced an inquiry from the Northeast Yakima Neighborhood
Association (NEYNA) requesting the Council consider their previous
request to change the Future Land Use Designation for the residential
area located north of Yakima Avenue and east of North 1st Street from
Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential. Although there
are a wide variety of land use designations for this area, the request
only applies to residential property.
Don Videgar, NEYNA President, referred to a colored map reflecting
proposed changes to the Future Land Use Map and presented his
neighborhood's concerns about problems related to high density and
explained their preference for the low density designation for their
area. There was a considerable amount of discussion concerning tax
assessments and loan values of property in this area, as well as the
existing zoning. Don Skone explained an oversight in the
interpretation by the staff as to whether this was a map change
request. He requested a chance to consider the request before a staff
recommendation is made.
There was a considerable amount of discussion concerning a variety of
aspects of the-request including housing needs, the Zoning Review
process to address proposed development, and the need for a code
enforcement emphasis within the city, particularly for issues
pertaining to converted dwellings from single family homes. The
discussion shifted to the topic of pride of home ownership and the
effort made by the Northeast Yakima Neighborhood Association to improve
the livability of, their neighborhood. Also included in the discussion
were the issues of the rising cost of housing and the importance of
encouraging industry and more jobs which would upgrade the median
income in this area. Comments were made about the need for more land
for parks and schools to meet the needs of the growing population and
the high cost of infrastructure needed for those improvements. After
continued discussion about Mr. Videgar's request to change the future
land use map, staff was directed to bring back a recommendation at
another meeting.
Joan Davenport referred to the Washington Fruit request. She explained
the three maps illustrating the request, including the existing zoning,
an aerial photograph, and the Future Land Use designation. It was
MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO ACCEPT THE STAFF
RECOMMENDATION TO DESIGNATE PROPERTY BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD AVENUES, AND
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"D" AND CHERRY STREETS, APPROXIMATELY 2.5 ACRES, AS
WHOLESALE /WAREHOUSE. There was continued discussion about the current .
zoning for this property. Staff was directed to contact the applicant
to explain the differences between the Industrial and
wholesale /warehouse land use designations. The question was called for
a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Referencing the three maps illustrating several existing zoning
categories for the area, Joan Davenport explained Verna Beggs' request
to designate Arterial Commercial for the entire area East of Fair
Avenue to the freeway, North of Nob Hill to Yakima Ave. Staff
recommends that north of Kiwanis Park to the Interchange area be
designated Arterial Commercial and Medium Density be retained south of
the park to Adams Street. Properties along the north side of Pacific
Avenue and east of 18th Street to the freeway are currently designated
as Arterial Commercial on the Future Land Use Map.
Verna Beggs outlined her request for an Arterial Designation for
property east of Fair Avenue. She presented the Southeast
Neighborhood's concerns for safety and described the dilapidated
conditions of the neighborhood. Council members discussed the tendency
toward potential development in the Southeast area, particularly along
the freeway. It was the general feeling among Council members that an
Arterial Commercial Designation would be beneficial to the city.
There was also discussion and direction to staff to develop a
"Grandfather Policy" to include language which allows existing land
uses to be rebuilt if destroyed. It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY
PUCCINELLI, TO DESIGNATE THIS AREA ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL ON THE FUTURE
LAND USE MAP. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. There was
continued discussion about the potential development of the Southeast
area as well as the grandfather language staff was directed to draft.
Joan Davenport referenced the existing zoning map, the aerial
photograph, and the future land use maps for the Pearson Orchard
request. There was discussion about the current land uses found in
this area.
Council Member Barnett directed attention to the dedication of property
by Mr. Pearson and the two traffic studies which he paid to have done.
There was a considerable amount of discussion about the proposed change
in Fechter Road to mitigate traffic congestion on 40th Avenue as well
as discussion about how the professional office designation west of
40th Avenue fits into Mr. Pearson's proposed development. Council also
discussed the neighborhood's concerns of potential problems created by
Professional Development and high density residential. Council Member
Barnett reminded everyone to stick to issues on the agenda. It was
MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO ACCEPT THE APPLICANT'S
REQUEST. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Sims voting nay.
Following the vote there was discussion about planned unit development
costs.
There was discussion about the Post Hearing Request #1 from Ralph L.
Holbrook concerning property located in the vicinity of East "E" and
"F" and North 2nd and 3rd Streets. Since the final recommendation
review is yet to be presented during a public hearing, which will
happen when the review process is through, there was discussion about
whether or not to consider any requests submitted after the close of
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the June 25, 1996 Public Hearing; because if this request was
considered, then all future requests would have to be considered. It
was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO NOT CONSIDER POST HEARING
REQUEST # 1 SUBMITTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 25, 1996, WAS
CLOSED. There was discussion about the concerns and confusion centered
around the GMA process. Since the public hearing was closed before Mr.
Holbrook submitted his request, the intent of the motion is that no
more requests for the Future, Land Use Map changes will be accepted.
Only the requests approved so far will be included to set the Future
Land Use Map. Discussion concluded on this issue with concerns
expressed about the need to be able to request funding from the
Centennial Water Fund and Public Works Trust Fund, currently on hold
until the Comprehensive Plan is adopted and approved by the State. The
question was called for a vote on the motion. It was MOVED BY
BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO TABLE THE MOTION. The motion
failed by a 3 -4 show of hands; Sims, Beauchamp, Buchanan, and Barnett
voting nay. The question was called for a vote on the original motion.
The motion carried by 4 -3 voice vote; Puccinelli, Berger, and Beauchamp
voting nay.
General Discussion
The Council Members general discussed a letter to the Editor from.Glenn
Valenzuela clarifying the Grandfather issue and development incentives.
It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at
9:25 a.m.
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MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK SKOVALD. An audio tape of this meeting is available in
the City Clerk's Office.
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