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Home My WebLink About03-10-2021 YPC Agenda Packet DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director Planning Division Joseph Calhoun, Manager nd 129 North Second Street, 2 Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning City of Yakima Planning Commission ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING Wednesday, March 10, 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 Núñez (Planning Technician) AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Staff Announcements IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2021 V. Roundtable Discussion with Central Washington Homebuilders Association VI. Other Business VII. Adjourn Next Meeting: March 24, 2021 To listen/watch this virtual meeting, please register with your name and email address here: https://cityofyakima.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yfsAmgrnSG27JUYqLftYBw After registering, you will receive emailed instructions for joining the meeting online with your device or by calling in. The meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Y-PAC website. Country/Region NameUnited States of America Time in Session (minutes)82 Max Concurrent Views1Leave Time3/10/2021 16:24 Total Users12Join Time3/10/2021 15:03 Unique Viewers1Country/Region NameUnited States of AmericaCountry/Region NameUnited States of AmericaUnited States of AmericaUnited States of AmericaUnited States of AmericaUnited States of AmericaUnited States of AmericaUnited States of AmericaUnited States of AmericaUnited States of AmericaUnited States of AmericaApproval Statusapproved # Cancelled0Time in Session (minutes)112Time in Session (minutes)1121121051127711211168108112Registration Time3/10/2021 14:48 03-10-2021 YPC Attendee Report # Registered1Leave Time3/10/2021 16:46Leave Time3/10/2021 16:463/10/2021 16:463/10/2021 16:463/10/2021 16:463/10/2021 16:173/10/2021 16:463/10/2021 16:463/10/2021 16:023/10/2021 16:463/10/2021 16:46Emailjoan.davenport@yakimawa.gov Actual Duration (minutes)112Join Time3/10/2021 14:54Join Time3/10/2021 14:553/10/2021 14:543/10/2021 15:013/10/2021 14:543/10/2021 15:003/10/2021 14:553/10/2021 14:553/10/2021 14:553/10/2021 14:583/10/2021 14:55Last NameDavenport Actual Start Time3/10/2021 14:54EmailAsk.Planning@yakimawa.govEmailaar7040@gmail.comjake@3dyakima.complaceml@charter.netJoseph.Calhoun@YAKIMAWA.GOVcsnodgrass@cwhba.orgjmayson@cwhba.orgleanne.mickel@m e.comKay.Funk@YAKIMAWA.GOVlisakwallace@hotmail.comMichael.brown@yakimawa.govFirst NameJoan 3/12/2021 17:03Webinar ID941 2795 4045User Name (Original Name)City of Yakima Planning DivisionUser Name (Original Name)Al RoseJacob LiddicoatMary PlaceJoseph Calhoun Chelsea Snodgrass (CWHBA)Jake Mayson (CWHBA) (Jake Mayson)Leanne Hughes-MickelKay FunkLisa WallaceMike BrownUser Name (Original Name)Joan Davenport Attendee ReportReport Generated:TopicYakima Planning Commission MeetingHost DetailsAttendedYesPanelist DetailsAttendedYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesAttendee DetailsAttendedYes City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes Virtual Meeting via Zoom February 24, 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, Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Phil Ostreim (joined after the meeting had already begun) YPC Members Absent: Mary Place (excused), Robert McCormick (unexcused) Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager; Senior Assistant City Attorney; Analilia Núñez, Planning Technician Council Liaison: Kay Funk, District 4 Others: Sign-in sheet in file Staff Announcements Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun announced the following: Calhoun announced that the attendance by the Central Washington Association will be present at the upcoming March 10 meeting. th The notice will go out in the next week for the March 24YPC public hearing regarding the Class 2 and 3 moratoriums in the R-3 zoning district. Approval of Meeting Minutes It was motioned by Commissioner Rose to approve the meeting minutes of January 27, 2021. The motion carried unanimously. th 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Opening Calhoun announced that on January 19, 2021, City Council adopted a resolution to open up the 2021 Comp Plan amendment process. A th legal ad was displayed in the paper on February 4, 2021 along with a press release and YPAC th announcement were published on February 8, 2021. YPCs actions today will formally open the process and allow applicants to submit applications. The last day to submit applications will be th April 30, 2021. Any applications will be docketed at the next meeting after the deadline. Commissioner Rose motioned to formally open the Comp Plan Amendment Process, Commissioner Hughes-Mickel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Public Hearing SOZO Sports of Central WA Chair Liddicoat recused himself from voting in this hearing as he shares a last name with the applicants representative. Associate Planner, Trevor Martin provided the board with his staff report and a recommendation for approval regarding a 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. Leanne Liddicoat, the applicants representative provided a summary of the proposal for the rezone. Troy Havens, Water Resources Manager for Yakima County spoke on behalf of the Yakima County Flood Control Zone District and provided comment regarding wetlands concerns. Local resident, James Rhodes expressed concerns regarding the possibility of the rezone to General Commercial (GC) and the close proximity to the residential area. He suggested rezoning the area of the parcel closest to Light Manufacturing (M-1) zoning district. Local resident, Diana Rhodes expressed concerns with the bright lights, noise and the rezone of the entire parcel instead of just a smaller section where commercial use is intended. Commissioner Rose asked Ms. Rhodes some follow-up questions about the proximity of her property to the project area. They engaged in a short discussion. Ms. Liddicoat responded to the concerns presented by the - 1 - attendees and provided with the intended mitigation measures the property owner plans to take to avoid overwhelming the neighborhood. Commissioner Rose asked Ms. Liddicoat some follow- up questions on the future commercial development for Sozo. Ms. Rhodes asked Ms. Liddicoat questions about the expansion of Sorenson Rd. and future development of recreational activities, Ms. Liddicoat answered her questions and they engaged in a short discussion. Commissioner Rose asked Ms. Liddicoat about an existing agreement between the City and Sozo. Mr. Rhodes asked about future limitations for development that may be incompatible for an area abutting residential properties. Mr. Calhoun responded to Mr. Rhodes and provided information regarding the rezone and development within the flood plains. Local resident, Casey Poor stated his concerns regarding about the hour of operations for the potential future businesses and the nd expansion of Sorenson Rd. to 52 Ave. Mr. Calhoun answered questions about business hours of operations. Ms. Rhodes inquired about the previous intent to establish a city park within the Sozo Complex. Ms. Liddicoat explained that the property intended for a potential city park is not included in the proposed site location. Commissioner Rose stated his objection to non-project rezones but said it was not a major concern for this proposal. He expressed the potential of this project expansion in revenue and recreational activities. Commissioner Hughes-Mickel asked a follow-up questions on the future land use map which Mr. Calhoun answered. Commissioner Rose motioned for the proposal be approved, Commissioner Wallace seconded the motion. Chair Liddicoat abstained from the vote, the motion passed unanimously with the other four present commissioners voting in favor of the motion. Other Business No Other Business to discuss. Adjourn A motion to adjourn to March 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 Núñez, Planning Technician. - 2 -