HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2021-083 Resolution adopting the Yakima Housing Action PlanRESOLUTION NO. R-2021-083
A RESOLUTION approving the City of Yakima Housing Action Plan
WHEREAS, The City of Yakima was awarded a grant from the Washington State
Department of Commerce to develop a Housing Action Plan (hereafter 'Plan') compliant
with House Bill 1923 (R-2019-118); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Plan (Exhibit "A") is to create a set of concrete
steps to meet local housing needs; and
WHEREAS, the Plan went through a public process which included public
engagement through a Technical Advisory Committee, public survey, interviews with
local housing developers, meetings with the Community Integration Committee, press
releases, social media and other outreach efforts; and
WHEREAS, SEPA Environmental Review was completed with a Determination
of Nonsignificance issued on April 8, 2021 (SEPA#007-20); and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2021, the Yakima Planning Commission held an open -
record public hearing to consider the proposed Plan, hear testimony from the public, and
provide a recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2021, the Yakima Planning Commission issued its written
recommendation for approval of the proposed City of Yakima Housing Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, at an Open Record Public Hearing on June 1, 2021 the Yakima City
Council voted to approve the City of Yakima Housing Action Plan, consistent with the
Planning Commission's recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has complied with the substantive, procedural, and
notice requirements associated with SEPA, the Growth Management Act, and the Yakima
Municipal Code for; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City
of Yakima, and its residents, to approve the City of Yakima Housing Action Plan; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are hereby incorporated
into this resolution.
Section 2. Incorporation of the Planning Commission's Recommendation
and Conditions of Approval. The Planning Commission's Recommendation is hereby
adopted and ratified by the Yakima City Council as its decision and approval of the Plan
Exhibit "A"
Housing Action Plan
r% CITY Of YAKOkft
r arming
Exhibit "B"
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Joan Davenport, AICP, Director
Nanning Division
Joseph Calhoun, Manager
129 North Second Street, 2' Floor, Yakima, WA 98901
ask.planning@yakimawa.gov ° www.yalcimawa.gov/serviees/planning
YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF YAKIMA HOUSING ACTION PLAN
April 28, 2021
WHEREAS, The City of Yakima was awarded a grant from the Washington State
Department of Commerce to develop a Housing Action Plan (HAP) compliant with House Bill 1923
(R-2019-118); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the HAP is to create a set of concrete steps to meet local
housing needs; and
WHEREAS, the HAP process included public engagement through a Technical Advisory
Committee, public survey, interviews with local housing developers, meetings with the
Community Integration Committee, press releases, social media, and other outreach efforts;
and
WHEREAS, SEPA Environmental review was completed with a Determination of No
significance issued on April 8, 2021 which was not appealed; and
WHEREAS, On April 14, 2021 the City of Yakima Planning Commission held a study
session on the HAP; and
WHEREAS, The Yakima Planning Commission held an open record public hearing on
April 28, 2021 to hear testimony from the public, consider the Housing Action Plan, and provide
a recommendation to the Yakima City Council;
Now therefore, the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings of
fact, conclusions, and recommendation to the Yakima City Council:
APPLICATION # SEPA#007-20
APPLICANT: City of Yakima Planning Division
PROJECT LOCATION: City -Wide
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Planning Commission adopts the findings of fact from the staff report and staff
report supplement, attached hereto as Exhibit A and Exhibit e, respectively.
2. in addition to the above -listed Exhibits, the Planning Commission enters the following
findings of fact based on testimony provided and subsequent discussion during the
public hearing:
Public Testimony excerpt from the meeting minutes:
Brian Hedengren — 1813 Mayhan Ave, Richland WA, but noted he was in the process of
moving to the Yakima Valley, Question about available land — most of the undeveloped
land is privately held. Are there ways to promote opening land for development? Calhoun
answered that the primary way that undeveloped land is addressed is through strategy 1
— Update city regulations to remove barriers to innovative housing types. This strategy,
along with past updates to the zoning ordinance, will provide more opportunities for vacant
lands to be developed. Question about agricultural use in city limits — farmland vs, land for
development. Calhoun answered that farmland in the city is allowed to remain in
production. All currently farmed areas are zoned for some kind of use, whether residential,
commercial or Industrial, The farmland can continue as long as the properly owner
desires, and future projects will be dependent on the underlying zoning district.
Corey Baldwin — 012304 181'' Dr, Snohomish, WA, Mr. Baldwin represents Shelter
Resources, Inc. which is an affordable housing developer/operator, Recently purchased
Englewood Gardens in Yakima, a senior housing community. Financing for affordable
housing is very competitive in WA. Wants to make sure that RFP's are timed with
application cycles such as housing trust fund or housing finance commission. Most
resources in recent years have gone to the Seattle area, the rest of the state needs an
equitable share of resources.
3. YPC Discussion excerpt from the meeting minutes:
Wallace closed the public testimony portion of the hearing and opened for commissioner
testimony. Place stated she liked the proposed changes to the plan. She discussed the
sales tax portion of the RCW that goes to the vote of the people, Would like to encourage
the City Council to put it on the ballot. Hughes -Mickel asked about land capacity. Calhoun
explained that the liNA and 2040 comp plan identified that there is more than sufficient
land capacity to meet the population projection and annual average housing goal of 295
dwelling units, Hughes -Mickel asked about criteria for determining priorities, Calhoun
stated that priorities were ranked by the TAC and also based upon feedback received
during the survey and other public engagement activities. The priorities will follow the
priority 1, 2, and 3 from a liming standpoint, but there are also short-. medium- and long-
term timelines. There will be some overlap of priority 1, 2, and 3 strategies due to the
timeframe in which to implement them. Rose discussed infrastructure, such as sewer,
water, and roads, Need to make sure that everyone who will be working with utility
projects, that the City watches how they are developed, and new ideas for financing, We
do have a latecomer's agreement but it could be revisited, Opportunities for public/private
projects. Need to makes sure that fire code is considered for development such as tiny
homes. Calhoun mentioned that the latecxamer's agreement is mentioned in strategy 2,
and discusses updates. Also, related to setbacks, current processes go through a joint
review and Codes provides comments related to setbacks and fire code considerations.
Wallace asked about the edits recommended in the staff report. Calhoun noted that those
would he included in the YPC recommendation,
CONCLUSIONS
1. The proposed Housing Action Plan is consistent with RCW 36.70A.600 and the requirements
of our Department of Commerce Grant.
2. Comments received during the public comment period and at the public hearing have been
considered in the final recommendation.
3. SEPA Environmental Review was competed.
MOTION
it was moved and seconded. "Based on the testimony and evidence presented during this
afterr non's public hearing, I move that the Planning Commission adapt the findings of fact and
order that the draft housing action plan be forwarded to the Yakima City Council with a
recommendation for approval.' Motion carried unanimously.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
The Planning Commission of the City of Yakima, having received and considered all evidence
and testimony presented at the public hearing, and having r elued and reviewed the record
herein, hereby; recommends Plat the City Council of the City of Yakima APPROVE the proposed
City of Yakima Housing Action Plan.
SIGNED this Le day of May 2021.
By:
Lisa rtllace,;Vice-Chair
Yakima Planning Commission
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Exhibit "A"
DEPARThIENT OF COMNIUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Joan Davenport, AICP, Director
Plimeina Divhdini
Joseph Calhoun, Manager
129 North Second %mi. liloor, Yakima, WA 98901
askplanningykokinuwagov • www.yakimawagov'serviewplanning
City of Yakima Planning Division Recommendation
Housing Action Plan
TO: City of Yakima Planning Commission
FROM: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Housing Action Plan
FOR MEETING OF: Aprll 28, 2021
FILE NUMBER: SEPA10007-20
Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) consideration and public hearing of a Housing Action Plan
(HAP)
Findlnas of Fact,
Background
The HAP is funded through a $1019,0011 grant from the Washington Stole Dopedmonl of
Commerce. The City of Yakima contrested with BERK as out consultant for Min process.
gnsitronmeripl Review (SEM
The OW of Voltam issued a Determination of NonsignifIcanco on April 8, 2021.
Niltice and Relevant Opougmag,
introduction to City Coattail
Needs Assessment
Policy Evaluation
Survey Results
Draft Strategy Characterization
Notice of Application and Public Hearing
Legal Ad
Draft HAP
December 5, 2019
Aprll 2020
October 2020
December 8, 2020
December 11, 2020
Aprll 8, 2021
April 8, 2021
April 8, 2021
Mao Obigofivas
'rho Hbreing Action Plan's obt objectives are:
1. Enoch:fess damns noosing dowelling/sant %fillet existing neighborhoods.
2. Creole and prosong effeatabio homes,
3. Create homaownership opportunities for low- and moderate- income households.
4. Support housing options that meet the Carom no of older adulta,
5. Address tho mods of those sirup g MTh 1Mnftileseneca.
8Pmted ahot disp4v cement and poor housing corbeling
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(2) A city plowing Inaguart to RCN 5 rogy adopt o hogging action plan as
described in this aubsootan, The g417.1 Of any each housing pion must be to onoourogo
construction of additional affordable and market rate houghs) lit a groatot vatialy housing,
types and at prices that are accosalhle to a greeter wear.ly or igIMPOS„ including stootegtos
prafg RCslnplei ! undly home, mall( ll
nt to UMIA The tint rrg di
uen y axtstind and to den housing needy fa
cry trokraeaatzlde, 1411 dacu motion of hoti 9r and tto tsaltold
es, end cAet"p rdarsed hone to tl
; Stills , ; aetrstdduction anapendnow
the NAP chnnwd
and
Nadds Assessment
housing, and vat§ety of housing types,
xis subsection;
and Sfta 'es Chsptrkf..:.
Population and employmenttr#nds
Satisfied. Seta Tetaaleubene #sly eaep n the AFC Claspfsr and
Wade Araenl.:
(d) £;odder strategies to minimize displacement of low-income residents resulting from
redevelopment,
Staff Response: Sef/s fed. See Appendix E — Displacement Risk Analyst and several
prbdtyatralegfes.
evaluate theeasrcent newelt
ading an evaluation of suceme
ala and peados, end imphairentet n
Staff Response: Satisfied. See Appendix C — Policy end Regulatory Review
Provide for psrtiolpation end input from CZthMunity mutton, community proupe
ersE fecal salters, nonprofit Housing adk catas, cord'root reWglours groups: and
tIf R onsrra Salt Sae onnrnunity Inpotio do Developing the ht Cna r
daa: A— Comma.* anf
de a schedule of programs and actions to Implement the recommendations of
the housing n,
Staff R nse i Satisfied. See Objectives and Strategies, Implementation, end
Monitoring+Ch.
nd
and
Public Commerg
Prior to developing Ihie report, the following publk comments were received.
provided ounnoontrs on Apra 22, 2021 which ere included In the pac(ret,
or includes several quastisons and comments, some of Mint are intruded in
rta Public Review« Drapa;
Ong edits ore pinposed to be rnsae
minanded Draft Nate. fhb does not roe
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1. rPage 1: Introduction
Page 2
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Additional language on the relationship of the HAP to other plans
The Housing Aellon Ptan is a five-year:*stagy that supports and guides cay
axtating lartg-rango planning„ including the 2024 update of theCO of Yakima'
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2, Page 3: Developing the HAP
Developing the HAP The Housing Mainn Non a, s developed batmen ftfbrohs
February 20213 1?„ ,, The HAP benefited from tho eepertlee and gulden,.-_ pf a 7
Adslsory Committee fl'ACia intourrevas vvith kakieldars: and a VIMMOVONAdOsunny tt ttich
captured 531 romances),
3. Page 11: Objectives and Strategies
Objectives and Strategies re -ordered for consistency with Page 1
Six objectives were identified for the HAP based on a synthesis of to findings of the technical
analyses and stakeholder and community engagement:
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households.
D.Older AdultOptions: Stapp
E. Stability: Address tho nets
F. AntiiDisplacomoot. Prefect
4. Page 11 Objectives and Strategies
Add clarifying text on City/Partner Lead.
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for low- and moderate. Income
the &one needs of elder adults.
Idrtess,
and pcoor tibustug conditions,
5 age13: Strategy 1. Update city regulations to remove banters to innovative housing
Add clarifying MO and additional examples
t. Update city regulations to remove barriers to innovative housing types.
Description, Moat st hehainyg in the Day of Yakima is surgta-ramay jg 5 6 c f ail ttousanp anvont
muttrernity of three or more units (22 doll housing inventory) Stipparting trnovatk a ha
types and arrangements Wit rage hely moot the needs end preferences of Ya
members For :example, Community engagement revaakrd that many Yakima ret.. ,.
magenerodenet. septarand reettagorgegle hausam apportunitles that these typos
innovative housing can facilitate. Thera ere o Wide variety of housing typos that help
luttbainp costa sad ih inao a srrsatt,tovm character. Each is defined beldam
rant'
between 1
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dwelling unit. or
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dwelfings in Washington States so a rasa
international Residential Code Standards Ilia
ffcavermhaxt 2020, 3 eta* expanded RCVV
to allow tho emotion of tiny hoarse Winces atach RMoo
cities tram prohibiting tiny houses in rnanufactutedfmobao he
1085, passed in 20 S, also alkalis toast jurisdictions to remove
limitations on detached houses.
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vary small s$udla apaadrr ant inctoat rag a to let vhan end trattsrstom. Ty
units wadi be ns s tt as sgtdnr feet of cater fkxdr space as oo ardd to 3t1 a
foot for Ora saliiNear ypart conoerrtFel
affordable apartment units, end could
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be located in commercial, mixed -use, and hlgh-
a Modular homes ore=sltuotutes laiat ate
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%,.•__Co-op housing Is a form of shared housing In which a cooperative corporation owns
lousing, and residents own stork shares In the corporation and participate in
governance al tiro cooporallvo.10 Shared properly, usually including a cornmon house,,
i:spart of whatdolinos this typo of housing, These spaces allow resedonrs to gather (or
shared meals, activities, and celebration as wort as the collebofailva work required to
cars for the spaces.
Other rotated dw+sUing unit types inciuda cottages —a (Austin' of smell dwolfing units, ganerolly
kiss Than l,200 square, foot, around a common open sperm — and zero -lot Mne doveloprnont.
which alhnwa a.zaro or minimal setbock normally regiilrod within a particular zone thus
promoting affkkrm use of buildfdde hand, Zeroalot lino development is common with townhouse,
dovolopmonts and may also bo designed as an attached s`cngle•lamlfy hone,
Thu City of Yakima has made sovorat changes reccnlly to encourage the above lousing types,
Tiny houso5 on an individual lot aro currently treated Wm same as. a raptor smote*fanhity Iromo,
Tho City trap also updotod its definition 01 multifamily development to Include any residential use
where three or rmro dwolings are on Ito sauna Jot. This can be 3+ tiny horrors, a duplex and o
tiny horn, or other combinations, A now manufactured home Can be placed anywhore a singla-
famnily horno can locate, consistent with stale haw, However, process and trivet of review for
these housing types can be, Improved. For example, to build a tiny home on a new smaller
single 101(smaller Mon the dfy`a current minimum tot size requirement of 6,000 SF) one mu0t go
through a Planned Dovelopmenl process, Streamlining and simplifying the, review prowls for
smaller housing types can further support a•ncaurage Ihaso housing typos,
Gaps Addressed„ Yakima. needs to create housing units et a rate of 265 Units annually Through
2040, dousing like tiny homes and modular housing 19 often less expensive to develop than
traditional, single-family homes, These cost savings mould help encourage and Insatiate tho
development of more housing that can also ba more attainable for households with lower
Incomes. This housing is often also more suitable for small households, for whom Yakima
currently has a shortage of housing options„ Cooperative housing can provide a mare offmrdabls
opportunity for homwwnorehlp than traditional aingto-fandly horneown•ership, Yakima, like rnany
communities in Washington,. also hes a shortage of farnnaorker housing. Innovative housing
typos can provide, lannvprkere with high -quality housing that mao1n local codes, hit at a kswer
COO to davelo.pom.
Considerations. Additional options to encourage my horses, micro housing, cottage homes,
lhni4' anerRU4rial horns; and others Include:
▪ mowing for different yonhricgdanilru options for.'.
• Dansitytmossing and review process: Consider allowing a higher number of units than
typical for the zone, due to the -smaller home size or whoretr[tl t{o s srs
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6. P 22 Strategy 6. Moonily/se landlords to Improve the quality and maintenance of
Add additional language regarding the landlord mitigation fund.
Exam titter
Through its leavoieroome woodier'
provide free wootherisetion Sal" MS to
single.familly hoodoo ntohtte homes or spa
measures can ha Pistolled to lower eric
w The Colorado Landlord incentive Peogranwtandlr
peril: 0141g landlords" halmbureementforshorOterm
they rent units to a lour inoarno renter with a housing
pertleipata et the Landlord Recruitment Campalgd. `ftsn thrasha
not more than $1,000.
7. Page 28: Strategy 10. Add more permanent supportive housing.
Add clarifying language on potential partners
Considerations. Co unities are almost never aGle to stool*
for all households that need It; need outstrips sramly, and many
permanent supportive housing wilt nor resolve tiro swam Coo
Tho City should coordinate with lho local loodeporremould
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services to ensure that any plans for permanent supportive housing are consistent with the
countywide plan for homelessness services.
Example programs Yaterna Nolotiberhood
housing thought a program;caled Mooted Leaso. Ttte ptcgrahi a iwa orirotatonsttip rfth
local eaitdlotds'who tease with do programto
housed, shehts'readva regular cases management
Rtilltafatitstiffhleietille fit? rtk hoip-e fro tit off:: _ .... t bpathto
self-etifedenoy. Thretigh the recently completed Rhonda D. Hauff Resource Center (RDH),
Yakima Neighborhood Reath Services also offers temporary and odrronadd sonitrtahmhousing
for up to 37lteople and provides case martagersry,ho conned residents be Presyth, r pt):
ittttt.servicas , taI ad, Implement, nt, 4 d 9 c 1, tkge -auot eaCt R6h;-lamer
hog
tf. Page 29: Strategy 11. Coordinate seasonal fermworkerhousing as severe -winter
Add denlytreg Id nguage to teem on odyereata rather than county, and change "coordinate" to
'Support' ee dee city wil notbe ibb flee"Ileed in Mb ebb
awiinerefraved seasonal fermworker housing as severe -winter shelters
Considerations, The a,
ttivaat)
funds tt
todolaturb
Revenue's tDOR) pr
first hoe poets ursuld
fornotterkor housing,
9. Page 32: Strategy 13, Continue to support education pogroms on homeownership.
Simplifying language to be more generalized.
Description Many residents have needs for housing suppod programs that extend beyond' mere
production rd owls First-finborreownemweepostaihdhoso
like-psaet-rsawith fops sovornt bonier* to own homes atkah
ilon fwips residents prepare ter the promo of pu s4r g a and the
rtOW tiem owner, The City of Yotdroth Office of
(ORM cufrantly WItiC1 thith: Habitat for Fitment tih educate through
nahued dosses, dounset credit, and assist to secttrg nnanclal assistance.
Cotat Cued sup ter s is program Gs riecossary,
10,,:Page 33: Strategy 14. Revise parking standards in key areas.
Minor change — City should be Lead, not Partner for this strategy
11. Page 39: Strategy 17. Give granlsfloans to directly support small businesses.
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Add mixed -use aspect to He the strategy to housing.
Description. Supped small businesses and cultural enchors,lp'rnLaraddtise, lefty to help them
invest In Chair space and keep up with rent.
Gaps Addressed Th9 strategy helps with affordable hcustng In the htnsuunity b supporting
I smell businesses and ho angtheretomakorentcasts Vo44ntcrrrrkiNtc ssatawxtrttam y
s +§tat airily LabAt Lr,. n611 pns: acs{urt"60 190. t .
COASIdOradans: Economic development pragrarmam help to stapport s mail businesses;<
Restrictions ore..city funds can make h tleldouk. for beal gomrrw.nts to support finite.
businesses. Instead. CornMunittes ere using federal and privrat funds that do not have the Sonia
strut restrictions on use ofpollard( city funds to support rent end operand costs for small
businesses. Cohlmontly tenders can ha9 to Moot matt buslnassos` mods, and the Cay Could
help to penned businesses mill these random.
12. Page 46: Strategy 23. Encourage microosteA and Poets* cultural space design
General Comment— consider combining with Strategy 17
13. Page 63: Implementation
tta o dame County HOMOWS Coa&rise and rla gloss Sr & of Ya County will be
added as potential partners ro strategies as a^tslal9fy is daarbtacteanx
14. Page 76: Monitoring
Adding addional deritying language
Monitoring
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1445 limp elation on # au s ore
urharthar HAP actions
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1. TIM rofklcts the goal of
• Key Indicator 2: Monger and trordt the Units btuht for seniors. This reflects the goal of
tramasarkg housing affordable ha the oily"e eider residents.
• Key Indicator 3: Cost -burden of residents and the share of residents wth low- and
modetelmatcomosin the city. This reflects the goal of Increasing housing affordable to
thecity"t lowend moderalmincome residents,
ttflustton;
1. The proposed Housing krn Plan is consistent with RC 36.70A.600 and the requirements
of our Department of Commarco Grant.;
2. Comments received during the public comment period have been addressed.
3. SEPA Erearonmenhal Review vnre complatod,
Staff Recommendation
The City of Yakima Planning Division f4commands that the YPC hold the r a9rod public
hooting, take public input, Min the M aft sj as necessary, and forward tho planning:
Co saion's recommendation to the Werra City Council for further sonoidorat:on.
SUGGESTEDMOTIONS:
Approval:
Based on the tat larror and nWanes protenlad durum this alto
that the Planning Co Isalon adopt the Heft ps of fact end order
forwarded to Ma Yokans City Council *his a resornmendahou for app
Approval withmodifications:
Barad on the testimony and evidence ps ntad during this aftern fen e
that the City of Yakima Maiming staff mo the findings of farm as
the changes noted ha the minutes of ads aftornoon'o public hearing, and
move that the Planning Commission approve the god findings and a.
that the rrodthed draft a ammo be forwarded to ttio Yakima City Conrad
recommendelfen for approval
Denial:
Based on the tostifistny and noktense pitISOrated daari
hat the Planning Comission mind the findings of
nch nha the foliovaing reasons for denial, and order
akern City Council whh a recommendation for denlaf:
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abfle hearing, I move
draft ordinance by
noon's public hearing, I
Ihat Ina findings be meshf
wary be fo riled
Exhibit "B"
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Joan Davenport, AICP, Director
Maiming Division
loomph Calhoun. Sbniapa
129 North Second ,trot. 2Floor. Yakima. WA 98901
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City of Yakima Planning Division Recommendation
Housing Action Plan
TO: City of Yakima %ninny Cornminalon
FROM: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: flowing Acton Plan
FOR MEETING OF: Aprit 28, 2821
FILE NUMBER: SEPAS007-28
Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) consideration and public hearing of a Housing Action Plan
(HAP)
Supplemental Findings
This dean-F.10M is intended to supplement the Staff Report delivered in the April 23, 2021 packet,
and inotudes additional conarnoras and analysis received prior to the April 28, 2021 public
hearing,
public Comment
1) Esther Magesis, Yakima County Director of Human Services, provided comments on April
23, 2021.
• Question about ownership roles, lead agency, partners, etc.
Start Response - wo have added some clarifying language to Objecdves and Strategies fo
clarify the C1y toad and Farina( Lead strategtas
• YCCC not a faith -based organization
Staff Response - Strategy 33 implementation will be edited to remove the YCCC as a potential
clothier
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• Multigenerational housing Is not listed as an option under Strategy 1
Staff Response - the staff report includes additional text related to multigenerational housing
• Concern about fee waivers impeceng funds for affordable housing
Srat Response- gas re &sauteed fornorenfief aneds"ncatstn an the HAP for o
Moe such as odor', wane' and mei pfiaires etc, The MAP is not mooting, aria
to recording fees or other suchhxrdiarg rsethanta=for a ordeee Soutane,
2) Rhonda Hauff, CEO Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, provided comments on April 23,
2021
• Comments included revised text related to a YNH example program
Staff Response - text has been updated to reflect changes made by Rhonda Haut.
3) Dawn Clear, DOE Environmental Review Coordinator, provided comments on April26, 2021.
• DOE provided a link to their interactive dirt - mapill taaltoa Seadoefieu doweilfaisitiorsimtir ehisch shoWs the footprin , t Yand occupied
4 orchard during the errs when lead arsenate woe spptbd es a pesticide., ! &ology can
vida sampling services at no coat to cordnin Weather a moody is impacted by
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4) Jerry Mellon provided comments on April 28, 2021
• Printout of en article titled "The Limits of Housing First"
e,oenae -this article examinee the Housing Fast Model end provides several examples
it has neon used throughout *a country The topics and issues raisits the article
appropnata to discuss. an ttra &nee awifh:the potential partners of several parfneolead
strategies,
HAP Documents
Adding Appendix F - Providing Housing for Future Households by Income
The purposes of tilts appendix is to ampere the 2040 pro *teal of 6, 1T defoking stints
across tflo itlC01110 sp•rctrurtar if frtco pen:entaps stayed It* same throughout the Manning
period. about 4 1% of future households would ,m. d housing affordable, 4t SOS or lower All
(Area Median Moshe). The exhibit Modals a rove to estimate future housing need by ammo
bond, This Includes en estimate baked On Velem Crassly's meant dlsttihiitlon of household
*moo rand ono *teed on the City or Yakio 's distribution of household irtcome,
herein. A copy of the Recommendation is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and fully
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 3. Findings. The Yakima City Council adopts the findings of the Planning
Commission as its own findings herein, and further finds that the requirements of the
Washington State Department of Commerce Grant have been met.
Section 4. Approval. The Yakima City Council, after reviewing all the evidence
and the Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation, hereby approves and adopts
the City of Yakima Housing Action Plan.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause,
or phrase of this resolution is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 15th day of June, 2021.
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 4.F.
For Meeting of: June 15, 2021
Resolution adopting the Yakima Housing Action Plan
Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager, 509-575-6042
Joan Davenport, Al CP, Community Development Director
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At the June 1, 2021 Public Hearing, Council voted to approve the Housing Action Plan and
directed staff to draft a Resolution consistent with Council action. The attached Resolution
formally adopts the Housing Action Plan.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date
DResolution 1212021
Exhibit A Nousinction an 012/2021
Type
Resolution
exhibit