HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/1996 Joint Adjourned Meeting 9 V
CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
JULY 23, 1996
JOINT CITY /COUNTY ADJOURNED MEETING
The City Council met in session on this date at 8:00 a.m. at the Yakima
Center, Yakima, Washington for informal discussion, Mayor Lynn Buchanan
presiding. Council Members present were Clarence Barnett, Ernie
Berger, John Klingele, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims. Council
Member Henry Beauchamp was absent and excused. Staff Members present
were City Manager Zais; Assistant City Manager Rice, Community &
Economic Development Director Valenzuela; Public Works Director
Copeland; Don Skone, Planning Division Manager; Dueane Calvin, Water &
Irrigation Superintendent; Chris Waarvick, Wastewater Superintendent;
Shelley Willson, Supervising Traffic Engineer, Joan Davenport,
Supervising Associate Planner; John Elsden, Senior Project Planner;
Marketa Oliver, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager; and
Deputy City Clerk Skovald. County Commissioners present were Jim
Lewis, Chairman (present after 8:10 a.m.); Bettie Ingham; and Bill
Flower. County staff member Dick Anderwald, Director of
Planning /Special Projects was also present.
Mayor Buchanan welcomed the group and the meeting began.
Glenn Valenzuela distributed copies of a Revised Agenda for the work
session and outlined information included in the meeting packet.
Additional information will be forthcoming when available.
Mr. Valenzuela also requested the officials to review and provide
direction on policy and text revisions to the Regional Planning
Commission's Recommended Changes so that work on development
regulations could begin.
After a brief explanation and discussion'of the Bicycle /Pedestrian
Plan, it was the consensus of the group to schedule a meeting, with the
Citizen Committee members and representatives of the Homebuilders
Industry, to develop a list of issues where there are still
differences.
There was discussion about the intent of the Draft Grandfather Clause.
It appeared to be the consensus of the Council to add language to allow
remodeling or renovation within a specified time limit, perhaps 12
months after money from the loss is received. After continued
discussion, it was the consensus of the officials to consider this
issue before the Joint Board.
Staff indicated that most of the text, modifications forwarded by the
Regional Planning Commission are of a general housekeeping nature.
Council. Member Barnett referenced various text changes to several
sections of the Regional Planning Commission's recommendations for
clarity, consistency, and accuracy of the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan. After discussion among the officials and staff, it
I/
was the consensus of the group to include following proposed
revisions:
• Paae 2, Section II - Action Plan Element, Policy G4.2, D.
11 -7. For consistency throughout the Plan, either delete
or define the term density bonuses - -see also H1.6.1.
1 _
JULY 23, 1996 -- ADJOURNED JOINT MEETING -- GMA
99
• Public Process Goals, Objective P -1, Policy P1.1. Delete
the word minor in the terminology minor text, map and
database changes. The sentence would then read: Provide
for an annual review of the Urban Area Plan as part of
the Regional Planning Commission work program.
Public Process Goals, Ob-jective P1: Policy P1.1:
Implementing Actions. Delete the words minor annual.
The sentence would then read: Establish an annual
schedule for amendments and updates.
• Page III -6 which adds a last sentence to the page.
Replace the word plan with Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan.
• Section IV - Housing Element„ Page IV -1, I.
Introduction. This revision shows where the term
Metropolitan Comprehensive was stricken and the term
Urban Area was added. Council Member Barnett referred to
the June 7, 1996 revision that still used the t
Metropolitan. He reiterated his assumption that when the
Yakima ,Urban Area Comprehensive Plan is adopted, then the
Housing Element will be revised to reflect the correct
name of the Plan.
• Section V - Transportation Element. Staff was directed
to make sure the revisions are correct concerning the
conflicting Level of .Service. (LOS) designations for
streets and intersections'''rdicated in the transportation
Element and in the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan.
The officials also discussed the need to develop a preliminary review
process preceding the amendment process to update the plan to reflect
changes in policy, goals, and future land use preferences.
Other issues discussed include the existing language that would address
emergency situations that require a change before the annual or five
year review process allows. Flexibility in the State Law allows for
those types of situations or it can be handled through the rezone
process. Also pointed out was that neighborhood plans for Terrace
Heights and the Urban Reserve Area in West Valley will be added to the
Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan later after they are developed and
adopted by Yakima County. The same goals and policies for land use
will apply to those areas because they are, part of the Yakima Urban
Area.
Staff was directed to review the specific legislation requiring the
inclusion of the Airport Master Plan in the Transportation Element of
the GMA Comp Plan and prepare a report for discussion at the next Joint
Meeting. The possibility of delay for submittal of the plan to the
State was discussed; although, it is anticipated that the standard
amendment process can be utilized to reflect the inclusion.and.�adoption
by reference of the Airport Master Plan within the Transportation
Element of the Comp Plan.
10 : 0
JULY 23, 1996 -- ADJOURNED JOINT MEETING -- GMA
There was discussion about the Utility Element, particularly the need
to revise the wording about Domestic Water rights, as well as the
distinction between the amount of water allocated from the River and
allocated from wells. There was also a brief discussion about
satellite water /sewer connections within the Urban reserve,
particularly as it pertains to the Gleed area.
The work session concluded at 8:50 a.m.
d ee
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: t'.dc �/ ��� L�' /7
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
> i r��.��i ` l 7
OUNC I L MEMBER ://;(r
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK ;/nt MAYOR
Minutes Prepared By Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio tape of this meeting is available in
the City Clerk's Office.
3