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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
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Item No.
For Meeting of: 9/9/2013
11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. Downtown Master Plan Road Map and
Discussion -- Crandall Arambula
• Plaza
• Retail strategy
• Public market
• Yakima Avenue circulation /improvement options
• Downtown retail parking strategy
• Downtown traffic bypass routes
• Comprehensive/Transportation Plan update
• Zoning ordinance update
• Downtown design guidelines
• Implementation schedule /cost estimate
• Parking
Tony O'Rourke, City Manager
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YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN
September 2013
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City of Yakima
Crandall Arambula, PC
Fehr & Peers
CREDITS
Steering Committee
Joe Morrier
John Cooper
Joe Mann
Mike Broadhead
Steve Pinza
Jessica Moskwa
Brad Christianson
Laura Rankin
Nancy Rayner
Dave Hansen
John Baule
Manuel Luquin
Patti Schneider
Dave Dian
Anita Monoian
Doug Rich
Luz Gutierrez
Bill Lover
Verlynn Best
Sara Bristol
Dave McFadden
Kathy Coffey
Technical Advisory Committee
Glenn Denman
James Scott
Royale Schneider
Joseph Rosenlund
Dana Kallevig
Jay Seely
Mark Soptich
Steve Osguthorpe
Ken Mehin
Bruce Benson
Kevin Futrell
Jeff Schneider
Kenneth Wilkinson
Stakeholders
Property Owner /Real Estate
Joe Morrier Elizabeth McGree
Joe Mann Moriet Miketa
Larry Hull Jerry Mellen
Roger Wilson
Trolley Group
Bob Desgrosellier Ken Johnson
Jeff Peters Ed Neel
Karl Pasten Paul Edmondson
Restaurant/Winery
Katherine Goodson Steve Pinza
Laura Rankin Jessica Moskwa
Tony Harrelson Kathi Bonlender
Ivone Petzinger
North Front Street Association/
Westside Group
Nancy Rayner David Tompkins
George Pechtel Patti Schneider
Corday Trick Brad Christianson
Downtown Hotels
Lisa Vallejo
Wanda Riel
Jim Steelman
Luis Guitterez
Arts Groups
John Cooper
Jessica Viveros
Brittany Udelhofen
Roger Peterson
Mary Place Jan Lowell
Elizabeth Miller Andy Grannito
Noel Moxley George Pechtel
John Gasperetti Jim Fitch
Stephanie Clevenger
Entertainment/Theater /Festival
Kathi Mercy
Ellie Strosahl
Steve Caffrey
David Rogers
Gay Parker
Don Eastridge
Pat Strosahl
Rich Austin
City Council
Micah Cawley, Mayor
Maureen Adkison
Sara Bristol
Rick Ensey
Kathy Coffey
Dave Ettl
Bill Lover
City of Yakima
Tony O'Rourke, City Manager
Joan Davenport
Sean Hawkins
Steve Osguthorpe
Consultants
Crandall Arambula PC
George Crandall, Principal
Don Arambula, Principal
Jason Graf, Project Manager
Brenda Payne
Fehr & Peers- Transportation
Kendra Breiland
Ariel Davis
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLAN ELEMENTS
Introduction .............. ................ ...................... .. ...... 6
Fundamental Concept ............ ..............................8
City Center Concept.... .... ........ ........
............ .10
LandUse .................................. .............................12
Circulation................................ .............................14
PROJECTS
Game - Changer & Essential Projects
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Yakima Plaza ............................ .............................20
'Retail Main Street' & Public Market
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YakimaAvenue ........................ .............................24
Downtown Parking Strategy...... ... _ ...........
_ ...... 26
Diversion Study ....................... .............................28
Policy Updates ......... ....._... ..... ..... ............... .._. ....... 29
Zoning Ordinance Updates ... ...........:.................30
Design Guidelines ................... .............................33
Downtown Street Standards ............................... 36
IMPLEMENTATION
Introduction............................. .............................42
Implementation Oversight ..... .............................43
Schedule_.. ............._..........._.._._ ..........._._...............44
ActionPlans ............................. .............................45
Yakima Plaza
Retail Main Street
Public Market
Yakima Avenue
Downtown Parking Strategy
Diversion Study
Policy Updates
Zoning Ordinance Update
Design Guidelines
Downtown Street Standards
Retail Strategy ......................... .............................55
Finance..................................... .............................57
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INTRODUCTION
The Yakima Downtown Master Plan Project Summary identifies
the essential concepts, land use, transportation and implementation
framework elements for the core commercial area of the Central Business
District along Yakima Avenue and the surrounding vicinity.
The Downtown Master Plan:
Builds upon the recently implemented streetscape improvements
along Yakima Avenue which includes new sidewalks, street lighting,
and other amenities; The Plan suggests refinements and additional
improvements for Yakima Avenue and other areas
• Provides an implementation 'road map' for creating a successful
transformation of Downtown Yakima to a vibrant destination
• Provides the basis for the creation of a Downtown Subarea plan and
completion of a SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) checklist by
City staff following the conclusion of this planning effort
A prime objective of the planning effort was to provide a 'retail strategy'
for Downtown. To achieve this objective the City hired a consultant to
prepare a Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study for the study area. This
Plan supports and incorporates the findings in the retail market study.
The Yakima Downtown Master Plan project was initiated in March of
2013 and completed in September of 2013. The Plan addresses issues
and supports the goals identified by the citizens of Yakima, including
Downtown stakeholders, City staff, elected officials and the general
public.
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FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT
The Plan provides an integrated land use and transportation framework
incorporating complementary and supportive plan elements. The Master
Plan:
■ Divides the study area into distinctive 'centers' that support and
strengthen existing assets — historic buildings, development
patterns, and existing attractors
CITY CENTER
BOULEVARD
Heart of the Downtown
Private investment is focused
around a multi - purpose public
plaza that will provide a location
for year -round civic gatherings
Focus of Retail opportunities are
concentrated along Chestnut,
Front and Second serving as the
center of street - oriented retail
activity not only for the study area
but all of the City of Yakima
Existing uses such as the Yakima
Mall, government services and
theaters are integrated and
strengthened or re- purposed
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Yakima Avenue as a Destination
• Yakima Avenue is enhanced
to prioritize the pedestrian
from Front to Naches; Special
consideration and emphasis is
given to intersection crosswalks
to ensure that areas north and
south of Yakima are seamlessly
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• Additional greenery is added to
'humanize' the street; A median
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Envisions Yakima Avenue as a 'complete street' where the needs
of the pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit requirements are
addressed equally. Two distinct street features for Yakima Avenue
support and strengthen adjacent land uses. To calm traffic and
establish Yakima Avenue as a destination rather than a conduit
for through traffic, a reduction of travel lanes from four to two is
envisioned. The street is also envisioned as a 'Signature Street'
incorporating a significant amount of additional greenery to enhance
the pedestrian environment and reduce the scale of the roadway.
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Nodes of Activity
• Hubs of retail activity are
established outside the City
Center at key intersections where
pedestrian- and street - oriented
development patterns exist
• Centers are envisioned to include
specialty uses, 'incubator' or
similar uses that support but do
not compete with the City Center
Yakima Avenue as a Green Street
• Parkways have a greater emphasis
on 'mobility'— movement
through the district rather than
an emphasis on creating a
destination
• Along these street segments,
the median is omitted to
accommodate a continuous left
turn lane for essential mid -block
access to existing auto - oriented
uses; Curbside landscaping is
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CITY CENTER CONCEPT
The City Center reestablishes the historic core of Downtown as the heart
of the City. The City Center Concept includes:
• Yakima Plaza— Establishes a central gathering space for activities
A new'downtown living room' will be created. The plaza will be
designed to accommodate numerous year -round activities and
provide an 18 -hour active, vibrant and distinctive space. The plaza
will strengthen and build upon existing assets such as the existing
Millennium Plaza art installment, Capitol Theater, and Federal Building.
• New Parking Options— Ensures adequate and convenient parking
A partnership must be developed between the City and the
business community to ensure parking in close proximity to retail is
reserved for customers. Short -term and long -term strategies for retail
and employee parking include opening up new parking west of the
plaza by refurbishing the Dragon Inn Parking Garage, opening up new
on- street parking by converting some parallel to angled, entering into
agreements with downtown banks for evening and night time parking,
refurbishing a City owned lot for employee parking on 3rd and Walnut
and new parking policies to ensure the best spots in Downtown are for
customers while moving employees to perimeter locations. Additionally,
the City should examine opening a ramp off of 3rd street to the former
mall parking garage for employee, special event and overflow retail
parking. As demand grows overtime, a new retail parking garage could
be constructed at a location west of the plaza. Parking for the public
market is envisioned as on- street diagonal parking along Front Street
and within a new lot at the intersection of Front and Walnut.
• Public Market— Embraces Yakima's unique history, cultural diversity
and heritage
A new regional retail 'anchor', the public market, is located along the
western edge of Front Street between Chestnut and Yakima Avenue.
The site can accommodate a 4,800 square -foot market building and
a 4,800 square -foot covered vendor structure that may be used year
round. Additional uses may include a Museum and Cultural Center.
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RETAIL POSITIONING FRAMEWORK (Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study)
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community's destination for retail shopping and entertainment
The focus of retail activity will be concentrated along a new 'Chestnut
Main Street'. The street will provide a location for the retail mix
identified in the Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study. This initial
phase of downtown retail development will consist of over 130,000
square feet of ground - floor, street - oriented, pedestrian - friendly retail
storefronts along Chestnut and parcels fronting the planned plaza and
public market. An additional 190,000 square feet of retail opportunities
are envisioned along Front, Second, Third and Yakima Avenue.
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LAND USE
The land use framework provides a retail /commercial strategy for grouping complementary uses into two districts within the study corridor.
The framework respects historic development patterns, and reflects community desires, real estate market trends, and projected growth capacity.
Existing healthy or desirable uses are strengthened and sites for infill and redevelopment are maximized. Within the framework there is an emphasis
on establishing distinctive and vibrant ground -floor uses. A mix of use is promoted for upper floors of existing and new buildings.
CITY CENTER MIXED USE
Heart of the Downtown
Currently the core is characterized by commercial, office, historic street - oriented
retail, regional entertainment, and City and County government uses. The
framework envisions:
• An expansion of and requirement for, edge -to -edge ground -floor retail,
(the sale of goods, entertainment, eating and drinking establishments
exclusively) along identified street frontages. Retail ground -floor uses will
surround, activate, and animate the future plaza
• Promotion of new mixed use development on vacant or underutilized
parcels. Where viable, upper floor residential apartments, condominiums or
office uses would be encouraged
• A strong pedestrian bias and a highly- active street environment
• A prohibition of new auto - oriented uses; existing uses are de- emphasized
• Retention and strengthening of all government uses
• Repurposing the Yakima Mall; Uses would include retail along Yakima
Avenue and Third. Redevelopment would consider government, museum,
art gallery, and residential uses that will complement existing core uses
• De- emphasis on long -term surface parking and an emphasis on
development of a strategically located retail parking structure
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DISTRICT CENTER MIXED USE
Nodes of Activity
Currently the area is characterized by auto - oriented commercial, visitor - oriented
lodging, the Yakima Convention Center and other service uses. The framework
envisions:
• Retail development at key intersections where street - oriented retail
storefronts exist or where possible redevelopment parcels are located;
These 'nodes' are intended to complement City Center retail and offer
opportunity sites for entrepreneurial tenants that benefit from proximity to
the City Center mixed -use district
• Healthy existing or new commercial uses beyond these nodes that may be
either pedestrian- oriented or auto - oriented
• Strengthened visitor - oriented uses; Additional Convention, Center -
supportive uses that complement the existing hotel and dinning offerings
would be promoted
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CIRCULATION
The prime objective of the circulation framework is to re- establish all
Downtown roadway corridors as a 'complete streets' where the needs of
all travel modes — motor vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians are
provided for in a balanced manner.
Yakima Avenue is envisioned to become a 'signature street' that would
attract new private investment and strengthen existing uses. The street
would:
• Build upon the streetscape improvements that have recently been
completed
• Include additional landscaping to improve the appearance of the
downtown and create a more inviting atmosphere
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Prioritized over all travel modes
• Yakima Avenue is designed
(especially at crosswalks) for the
most vulnerable— children, the
elderly and those with disabilities
• Additional street furniture such
as pedestrian - scaled lighting,
benches and bicycle racks are
included
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Traffic Calmed Yakima Avenue
• A reduction in roadway capacity
from four to two travel lanes is
proposed. The 'road diet' will
free -up space for constructing
bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure and landscaping
• The road would accommodate
essential daily service vehicles
(e.g.- FedEx or UPS delivery
trucks) and emergency vehicles
The Yakima Avenue corridor from Seventh Avenue to Ninth Street is over
one and a quarter miles in length, which is beyond a comfortable walking
distance. To increase accessibility to corridor destinations, bicycle and
trolley 'pedestrian-accelerator' infrastructure are envisioned.
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• A network of on- and off -
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connections between the
neighborhoods west of Seventh
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Convention Centers.
• A Protected Bikeway along Yakima
Avenue provides a comfortable
dedicated route— separated from
vehicle traffic by a raised curb, for
riders of all ages and abilities.
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• The existing historic Yakima Valley
Trolley service is extended along
Yakima Avenue; A future extension
to the Mill District redevelopment
site is proposed
• Alternative alignments crossing
the existing freight rail corridor
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PROJECTS
GAME - CHANGER & ESSENTIAL PROJECTS
Establishing implementation momentum early is essential for the long
term success of the Yakima Downtown Plan. Symbolically, initiation
of these projects provides evidence to the general public, downtown
stakeholders, and investors that the City of Yakima is financially committed
to Downtown revitalization. The Yakima Plaza is 'game- changing' in
that it fundamentally changes the Downtown investment environment.
Strategically, the Plaza is phased to 'set the table' for later projects.
Essential projects represent a 'menu' of implementation projects that
would be initiated and substantially completed within five years of plan
adoption. The game- changing and essential projects are identified and
brief descriptions of key actions are described on the following pages.
The order of projects does not imply priority or importance.
At the passage of the five -year timeframe, the implementation strategy
should be assessed and updated. Additionally, consideration should be
given to updating the Plan.
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Essential Projects
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2 Retail Main Street (Front & Chestnut Streets)
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3 Public Market
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4 Yakima Avenue
7 Policy Updates 10 Downtown Street Standards
YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN —DRAFT 1 19
YAKIMA PLAZA
Intent
Establishing a public assembly space is an essential first step in revitalizing
Downtown Yakima. It is a 'game- changer'. The most notable benefits
include:
Creating a multi - purpose, dedicated space for year -round civic
activities
Providing a focus for new ground -floor retail and upper -floor housing
or employment development
PROPOSED PROJECT — LOOKING NORTHWEST
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PROPOSED PROJECT — LOOKING SOUTHWEST
PROPOSED PROJECT
Project elements include:
• Preservation and integration of the existing Millennium Plaza art elements
• A family- oriented fountain and lawn 'Fun Zone'
• An 'orchard' of ornamental flowering trees with areas for sitting and relaxing
surrounding the Millennium Plaza and Family Fountain Fun Zone
• Paved multi - purpose area (140' by 200' minimum dimensions) that includes
electric and water utility facilities suitable for a variety of events
• Retail pavilion and public restrooms
• Special gateway streetscapes at the intersections of Second and Third
Streets and Yakima Avenue
• Redesign and reconstruction of Third, Chestnut and Second Streets
surrounding the Plaza to be traffic calmed, curbless, and specially paved as
an extension of the multi - purpose Plaza area
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Site Area: 195,000 SF (4,5 AC)
Existing Use: City -Owned Parking Lot
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'RETAIL MAIN STREET' & PUBLIC MARKET
Intent
Front Avenue and Chestnut Avenue right -of -way improvements
are intended to support new pedestrian - friendly, street - oriented
storefronts.
Retail Main Street
At a minimum, the streetscape design would:
• Reduce travel lane widths to accommodate wider sidewalks and
reduce pedestrian street crossing distances
• Eliminate /prohibit turn -lane pockets
• Provide curbside parking adjacent to existing or future retail
development
• Eliminate /prohibit parking lot access driveways on Chestnut;
Minimize alley driveway impacts on the pedestrian environment
• Provide for canopy street trees and incorporate existing healthy
street trees into the landscape plan wherever possible
• Include pedestrian - scaled ornamental street /walkway lighting
• Incorporate special shade structures such as arbors along Chestnut
• Provide at least one on- street bicycle parking corral along Chestnut
• Include benches and public art
• Incorporate landscaped curb extensions at all intersections where
on- street parking exists or is planned
• Feature specially paved crosswalks at all intersections
• Feature specially paved sidewalks similar in material and design to
the Plaza and Public Market paving
• Include tabled intersections or depressed curbs at the Chestnut &
First and Chestnut & Front intersections
■ Tighten intersection radii (25' max)
Front Street improvements in particular would:
• Not preclude a future trolley trackway and potential station platform
• Be designed to accommodate Public Market functions; Consider
Temporary barriers (bollards) to limit traffic access for special events
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WENATCHEE PUBLIC MARKET EXAMPLE
Public Market
The development of a Public Market will provide an 'anchor' retail use
for the Chestnut 'Main Street' retail framework. The proposed Public
Market and supportive parking lot sites should be assembled by the City
for Public Market development.
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The Retail Main Street improvements would include the reconstruction of
all surfaces, including burying of any above grade electrical power lines
or cable wires. The design of the Public Market would include similar
materials and finished as the Retail Main Street and Plaza improvements.
The character of the Public Market would reflect the culture, history
and setting of Yakima and be compatible with the existing train depot
structures north of Yakima Avenue.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Retail Main Street Area: 108,857 SF (2.5 AC)
Existing Use: Yakima Street Right -of -Way
Public Market Site Area: .63 AC (27,442 SF)
Existing Use: BNSF Lot
Public Market Parking Site Area: 31,178 SF (.72 AC)
Existing Use: Retail Hardware Parking
Wholesale
Service Repair
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YAKIMA AVENUE
Intent
Right -of way improvements to Yakima Avenue will create a more vibrant
business climate and improved Downtown livability. Two different
treatments— 'Boulevard' and 'Parkway' are envisioned in response to
the corridor length and adjacent land uses. The Boulevard will support
street - oriented retail development by creating a more pedestrian - scaled
green streetscape within the City Center. The Parkway will create a more
green pedestrian - friendly environment yet accommodate existing auto -
oriented commercial development outside the City Center. Improvements
to Yakima Avenue are only envisioned within the existing curb -to-
curb and will preserve and strengthen recently completed sidewalk
enhancements.
TYPICAL BOULEVARD SECTION
Signature Street elements:
Boulevard
• A wide landscape median
• Left -turn lanes at key intersections
• Curbside landscaping
Parkway
• A continuous turn lane
• Curbside landscaping
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Complete Street elements include:
■ Traffic calming design— Reduced number of travel lanes from four to
two
• Protected bikeways —On- street bike parking corrals at key locations
• Provisions for future Trolley — Streetscape design that will include
double- tracks located in shared auto travel lanes; Station platforms
would generally be located two blocks apart throughout the new
corridor
TYPICAL PARKWAY SECTION
• Enhanced key intersections — Landscaped curb extensions, special
crosswalk treatments, depressed corner curbs will be provided
• Adjusted signalization to reduce roadway speed
• Removal of all pedestrian activated crosswalk buttons
• Prohibition of new driveway access — Existing driveways will be
maintained if desired by current property owners or businesses
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One Travel Lane (Boulevard: 12' Parkway: 14')
V Potential Trolley Lines in Traffic
QBoulevard: Median /Turn Lane (10')
Parkway: Turn Lane (14')
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STRATEGY
To address current and future parking demand, a phased strategy will
require a:
Short -Term Strategy —The temporary strategy for replacing the 220
parking spaces displaced by Yakima Plaza will include:
• Examining the Dragon Inn parking garage as possible retail and
employee parking – net gain 100 spaces
• Resurfacing and improving City lot at 3rd and Walnut for employee
parking – net gain 65 spaces
• Entering into agreements with nearby bank locations for usage of
their parking lots on nights and weekends for plaza, restaurant, and
theatre usage – net gain 80 spaces
• Expand on- street parking options on 2nd Street, 3rd Street and A
Street – net gain 56 -60 spaces
The temporary strategy adds a total of 300 spaces for retail and employee
parking.
To supplement additional retail customer parking, spaces would be
leased by the City in the Yakima Mall parking structure for retail, special
event and downtown employee parking. To facilitate better utilization of
this structure, a new auto entry ramp and pedestrian vertical circulation
(elevators and stairways) access should be constructed. The location for
the new entry would be along Third Street.
Long -Term Strategy —The initial long -term startegy would be to acquire
and assemble the parcels south of the existing alley bounded by Second
Street, First Street and Chestnut Avenue and construct a new municipal
parking lot (160 spaces approximately) at this location. As retail demand
grows, the parking lot would be replaced with a 400 -space municipal
parking structure. The parking structure would include ground -floor
retail space lining Chestnut Avenue. A separate mixed -use building
with ground -floor retail oriented to the Plaza and Second Street would
be constructed.
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Yakima Mall Parking Area: 74,000 SF (1.7 AC)
Existing Use: Parking Structure (Mall)
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DIVERSION STUDY
Intent
Preliminary traffic assessment of Yakima east -west arterials— Yakima,
Walnut, MLK, and Lincoln Avenues indicates that there is excess roadway
capacity to meet travel demand today and in the future 2035 planning
horizon. To reduce the current Yakima Avenue roadway capacity from
four travel lanes to two will require transferring 25% of the vehicles that
use the street for trips through Downtown to an alternative route(s). To
identify what 'by -pass' route(s) is most appropriate and effective will
require additional traffic analysis and land use planning to assess the
impacts and benefits. The Diversion Study should identify methods and
locations where diversion would occur.
Potential diversion elements may include:
• Wayfinding
• Physical diverters such as roundabouts, channelized right turn lanes
or trap lanes
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TRAFFIC CONCEPT
PRELIMINARY TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT
POLICY UPDATES
Intent
In compliance with the Washington Growth Management Act (RCW
36.70A.080(2)), this Master Plan document will need to be adopted by the
City Council as an amendment to the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive
Plan, 2025. This Master Plan will form the basis for a City- initiated and staff -
prepared Comprehensive Plan Amendment which may be characterized
as a Sub Area Plan, and also include amendatory text to the Transportation
Plan Element and Capital Facilities Plan Element to reflect proposed
changes under this Plan. These actions are important to ensure that future
projects described in the Yakima Downtown Master Plan Comprehensive
Plan are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan 2025
Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) is also required
as part of the Comprehensive Plan process. The Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan, 2025 was adopted with an "Integrated SEPA /G MA
Document" as provided in WAC 197 -11 -210 to -238. The SEPA review for
this Comprehensive Plan Amendment will reflect this context. Transportation Plan Update
In addition, the Master Plan outlines some key follow -up studies, as
well as adjustments to the zoning regulations of the Central Business
District, proposed design guidelines and other implementation measures.
These items may follow adoption of or be produced in concert with the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and SEPA review.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Necessary text changes to the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan
2025 will need to be prepared for the Planning Commission and City
Council review. Planning staff will:
• Prepare comprehensive plan text amendments and necessary legislation
as needed for each element of the Comprehensive Plan
• Complete a SEPA checklist
Sections of the Yakima Urban Transportation Plan 2025 will need to be
updated to include consideration of the Master Plan. City Council should
approve funding for the Diversion Study to more definitively determine
necessary updates to the Transportation Plan. The study should:
• Identify and incorporate the necessary routes and infrastructure
changes required to distribute traffic to parallel routes that allow for
the conversion of Yakima Avenue from a 4 -lane section to a 3 -lane
section
• Include a list of necessary capital projects and costs for roadway
capacity improvements, streetscape enhancements, bicycle and
pedestrian improvements and way finding
• Consider re- classifying Yakima Avenue's functional classification based
on proposed cross - section changes
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ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATES
Intent
The intent of the zoning ordinance updates is to clarify and strengthen
essential permitted land use types, site design and improvement standards.
Wherever possible unnecessary permitted uses and inappropriate site
design and improvement standards should be eliminated.
Yakima Urban Zoning Ordinance Update
The study area is primarily regulated under Central Business District (CBD)
zoning requirements, with a small portion zoned Light Industrial (M -1).
The Yakima Downtown Plan land use framework is, for the most part,
consistent with existing zoning. However, in some instances additional
regulation will be required to ensure that specific uses are required and
current uses are prohibited within the Downtown to meet the Yakima
Downtown Master Plan vision. To align current code requirements with
the Yakima Downtown Master Plan elements, two approaches to address
inconsistencies might be to :
1. Maintain current zoning and provide additional or revised permitted
use tables. Additionally, provide new or revised site design and
improvement development standards.
2. Create a new'Downtown Master Plan Development Overlay' with all
uses subject to Type (2) and either Class (2) or Class (3) review using
the Downtown Master Plan as a regulatory review guide.
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Key ordinance updates might include:
Adjustments to foster mixed -use development and increase
Downtown vitality, existing regulations that limit or prohibit upper -
floor uses should be revised or amended to maximize residential
density (dwelling units per acre) and /or intensity (floor area ratio).
No maximum densities or intensities should be applied. Instead,
maximum heights or other means of controlling compatibility,
massing, and building form should be enacted as part of updates to
the Site Design and Improvement Standards.
Downtown Business Parking requirements should be reassessed.
Currently, Downtown businesses are largely within the Parking
Exempt Boundary (Zoning Ordinance 2012 -34 Figure 6 -1). As part of
an Employee Parking Study, the feasibility of requiring either on -site
parking or in- lieu -of fees to be assessed to provide off -site parking
should be assessed.
Throughout Downtown, existing permitted conforming uses (Class 1)
should be 'grandfathered' to remain, be improved upon, or sold and
operated 'as -is' until renovated as property owners deem necessary.
Furthermore, existing private property shown for public uses (such as
a park) would not be- rezoned until the parcels are acquired by a public
entity or transferred to public use by easement, dedication, or other
means.
Specific Permitted Use Updates
There are two essential zoning ordinance permitted -use updates that
must be addressed:
• Existing permitted -use tables for the CBD zone should be updated
to prohibit, provide restrictions, or set forth conditions -of -use upon
auto - oriented uses ( drive - through windows of banks, restaurants,
and other similar businesses) within the entirety of the City Center
Mixed -use District and along the parcels fronting the length of
Yakima Avenue.
• Requirement of ground-floor 'retail'—defined exclusively as the
sale of goods, restaurants, and entertainment street frontages of
Chestnut Avenue, Second Street fronting the plaza and Front Street
parcels facing the public market (see graphic) should be required.
Exceptions for residential or office lobbies should be allowed/
reviewed as a conditional use. Prohibition of service bays, entrances
to parking lots or service and loading bays should also be enacted.
Required Ground -Floor Retail / Build -to -Lines
City Center Mixed Use
YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 1 31
Site Design and Improvement Standard Updates
To ensure that the Retail Main Street framework is active and animated, requiring additional 'form- based' building site design and fagade design
standards should be enacted:
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framing identified retail streets and the plaza
(minimum). A diagram that illustrates where
ground floors of buildings must engage the
property line directly should be provided as
suggested. Exceptions to these 'zero- setback'
requirements might include— windows and
walls recessed up to 18" from the property line
to accommodate columns or other architectural
elements. Conditional approval of deeper setbacks
should be reviewed for:
• Dining and entertainment uses that intend to
use the setback area for outdoor seating
• Interruptions for accommodation of
passageways, building lobbies, or private
courtyard entrances
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ACTIVE EDGES
Active edges are building frontages with direct sidewalk entries and a high degree of transparency. Active
edges increase visual and physical interaction between people inside and people outside of the buildings
and create a safe and vibrant pedestrian environment. Access to service /loading bays, and parking lot /garage
entrances are prohibited along designated active -edge frontages. A required active edges diagram identifies
only building frontages where active -edge treatments is essential for the City Center Mixed -Use District. The
following active -edge criteria should be met for all ground floors throughout the City Center District:
• A minimum of 70 percent transparent glass along ground -floor facades; frosted, tinted, reflective or
other types of glass that diminish transparency should be prohibited
• Primary ground -floor uses must be oriented to the public right -of -way
The following active -edge criteria should be met for all other land uses throughout the Downtown:
• Primary entrances must be oriented toward the street
• Windows should be provided along facades; but no minimum percentage of transparency should be
required
• Art walls, flower booths, newsstands or other activating uses are appropriate throughout
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Intent
Yakima Downtown Design Guidelines would aid designers and developers
in understanding the City's urban design expectations by providing
a framework for an orderly discretionary review process that would
supplement and strengthen downtown regulatory codes. The guidelines
would ensure a degree of order, harmony and quality within the built
environment; theywould fosterthe development of buildings and projects
that are attractive individually yet contribute to a downtown that is unified
and distinctive as a whole.
Role of Design Guidelines
There should always be many ways of meeting a particular guideline. The
guidelines should not prescribe specific design solutions, nor should they
be rigid requirements without flexibility.
The design guidelines should provide a descriptive template for
maintaining and improving the urban character of Downtown, without
dictating or prescribing a specific style or theme. The guidelines
should however foster the evolution of Downtown Yakima from an auto -
dominated to a pedestrian - friendly downtown where buildings should be
built edge -to -edge and engage public sidewalks. Moreover, the Design
Guidelines should ensure that new development does not treat existing
older buildings as urban leftovers; lost and unattached fragments of
the past. Rather, new construction and rehabilitation should respect
and build upon the few remaining unique qualities of Yakima's existing
historic downtown.
Design Guideline Content
The guideline document should be the primary tool forthe design review
process for any new project that occurs in the Yakima Downtown Plan
area. It should be divided into four sections or 'Guideline Elements,'
each of which addresses a particular set of design concerns that affect
the Downtown environment. These guideline elements would include
the following:
• Pedestrian Emphasis
• Architecture
• Lighting
• Signs
For each of these guideline elements, there should be an introductory
page describing the intent of that section of guidelines, followed by
specific guidelines. Each specific guideline should contain a descriptive
statement of the guideline itself as well as examples of recommended and
not recommended applications, both listed in text form and illustrated
in photo examples. The visual examples should be included in each
guideline element, as models for design and review purposes. Theywould
provide designers, developers, and the Design Commission a means to
effectively judge a building relative to appropriate and inappropriate
design criteria.
YAKIMA DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN — DRAFT 133
Yakima Character
The guidelines should address Yakima's unique'sense of place,' its special quality and personality. People's image of Yakima is that of an All- American
town which is hospitable and family - oriented. They should address what gives Yakima this feeling, this 'character' as a unique collection of spaces
and buildings, not simply a group of individual projects that could be anywhere.
PEDESTRIAN EMPHASIS
In Downtown Yakima, the pedestrian
should be the 'priority.' These
guidelines should address the ways
in which buildings and spaces may
be designed to create a convenient,
comfortable, human - scaled
environment where people will want
to be.
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ARCHITECTURE
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The Architecture Guidelines should
promote quality development while
reinforcing the individuality and
spirit of Yakima. The guidelines
should promote architectural types
indigenous to Yakima and /or the
Northwest. Buildings in Yakima should
seem to be 'at home', reflecting its
character and heritage, suiting its
climate, landscape, and downtown
urban setting.
LIGHTING
SIGN
Lighting should not only provide
nighttime security, but also encourage
nighttime patronage of businesses.
Lighting should create an atmosphere
of festivity and activity, especially
where special elements or places are
concerned. Utilitarian application
of glaring, offensively - colored
lights should not be appropriate for
Downtown.
Signs should make it easy to locate
and identify businesses as well as
providing other information relevant
to getting around and doing business
in Downtown. However, signs should
never overwhelm either building or
landscape. Moreover, signs should
provide information in a highly graphic
format that is complementary to
downtown architecture. Tasteful
logos, symbols and graphics are
encouraged. A strong pedestrian
orientation should be encouraged
for all signs.
Design Review Process
Projects should be evaluated for consistency with the Yakima Downtown
Master Plan, the Yakima Zoning Ordinance and the proposed Design
Guidelines. The Design Guidelines should be applied during City review
of development applications. City staff should review development
proposals in the Downtown and determine the appropriate review
procedures. Decisions to approve, approve with conditions, or denying
a proposal should be made by staff or by an appointed 'Design and
Landmarks Commission'. Development projects should be reviewed to
determine consistency with permitted uses and site design standards
of an updated Zoning Ordinance, and substantial consistency with the
Downtown Design Guidelines. Where a project is not found consistent
with the Downtown Design Guidelines, staff or the Design and Landmarks
Commission may impose conditions of approval requiring the project
to be modified, or it can be established that design details or other site
factors warrant finding for approval of the project without meeting the
particular design guidelines. Forthose applications that are substantially
inconsistent with the guidelines, staff or the Design and Landmarks
Commission should also have the option to deny the development
request.
All new development, additions, remodels, and renovations within the
Downtown should be subject to design review for determination of
consistency with the Design Guidelines. The process for design review
might be based on the extent ofwork proposed and whether it falls under
one of three categories as follows:
1. Exterior Maintenance and Repair (Administrative staff review only
for all work requiring a building permit)
2. Minor Exterior Modifications (Administrative staff review)
3. Major Exterior Modifications (Review before a newly appointed
'Design and Landmarks' Commission)
To aid the design review process the guidelines should be summarized
into a single, one page 'checklist' (see example).
GUIDELINES 'CHECKLIST' EXAMPLE
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DOWNTOWN STREET STANDARDS
Intent GENERAL REQUIREMENTS EXAMPLE
Implementation of Downtown Street Standards will ensure that a
complete- streets approach to circulation design is built as envisioned
in the Yakima Downtown Master Plan. Additionally, the Standards
would ensure that a unified, consistently applied design of streetscape
improvements are constructed throughout Downtown. The City, other
public agencies, private utility companies and private developers would
be required to adhere to the Standards when constructing all new street
improvements and any major replacement or repairs.
The Standards document should include general requirements and
design elements.
General Requirements
The General Requirements should classify and locate downtown 'street
types', describe the required street type plan and section, and dimension
all essential design elements of each street type for all public rights -of-
way. The General Guidelines should generally describe the:
• Roadway— measured from face -of -curb to face -of -curb within the right -
of -way; the roadway includes travel and turn lanes, curbside parking
and protected bikeways, bike lanes, bus, accommodation for potential
future trolley infrastructure, landscaped medians, etc.
• Sidewalk— measured from development property line to face -of -curb
within the right -of -way; in some instances sidewalks may extend into
development easements or setbacks
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RIGHT -OF -WAY
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS EXAMPLE
STANDARD SECTION ELEMENTS
Traffic:
Two -way; Two 11 -ft.
travel lanes, one 11 -ft.
left -turn lane
Parking:
7 -ft. 6 -in. parallel lane,
each side of street
Sidewalk:
26 ft. wide, each side
of street
Bicycle:
7 -ft. protected
bikeway, each side of
street
Intersections:
Laid -down corners,
staggered continental
crosswalks, bike boxes
Curbs:
1 -ft. concrete
Paving:
Scored concrete,
tinted concrete,
accent pavers and
asphalt
Trees:
Canopy, accent
Landscape:
Shrubs and
groundcover in 4 -ft.
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curb extensions
Lighting:
Roadway and sidewalk
Furnishings:
Benches, trash
receptacles, bike racks
Staggered Continental Crosswalk
Benches, Bike Racks, Litter Receptacles
Landscaped Curb Extension
with Accent Trees
Travel /Turn Lanes
Parking Lane
Canopy Trees
Protected Bikeway
Sidewalk Lighting
Scored Concrete
Accent Pavers
Bike Box
Roadway Lighting
Retail
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Design Elements
The design elements prescribe specific design and specifications of all
roadways and sidewalks for each street type. The design elements are
the following:
• Sidewalk and Roadway Zones— identify the character and
arrangement of 'functional zones' within sidewalks and roadway lanes.
Provide detailed dimensioned layouts (plans and sections) for all
elements within each sidewalk zone and roadway lane
• Sidewalk and Roadway Details— provide construction design details
for all key elements within the right -of -way
• Street Furniture Elements— identify the type, location, and material
specifications for lighting, benches, bicycle racks, landscape planting
lists, etc.
SIDEWALK AND ROADWAY ZONES EXAMPLE
Building Zone (BZ)
The area immediately adjacent to the building
facade. This zone accommodates retail
displays, cafe tables /seating, and minor
building projections such as downspouts. This
zone is interrupted at doorways, corners and
driveways.
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Pedestrian Zone (PZ)
An unobstructed area for pedestrian through -
movement, free of cafe seating, sandwich
boards, signal poles, utility poles, etc. This
zone should not be interrupted by driveways
on the Retail Street.
Furnishings /Landscape Zone (FLZ)
This is the location of all elements supporting
pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle use of the
right -of -way, including sign poles, lighting,
street furniture, landscape, rain gardens
and bicycle parking facilities. This zone is
interrupted at corners and driveways.
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This is the location of all elements supporting
pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle use of the
right -of -way, including sign poles, lighting,
street furniture, landscape, rain gardens
and bicycle parking facilities. This zone is
interrupted at corners and driveways.
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Sidewalk Lighting
• Manufacturer —Kim Lighting
• Model— Bounce, single luminaire, 10 -ft. pole
height
• Finish — Platinum Silver
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IMPLEMENTATION
INTRODUCTION
Yakima Downtown Master Plan implementation requires the
identification of public actions that will produce a sustained and
widespread private market reaction. Revitalization of Downtown
Yakima will require the expenditure of City financial and staff resources
to 'prime the pump' for private development.
The Implementation Strategy identifies a concise list of manageable
game- changing and essential projects that best address the project
objectives and in turn will result in significant positive change and
substantial private investment.
The implementation measures, primarily investments in physical
infrastructure improvements (including associated planning, programming,
design, engineering and construction) should be initiated substantially
by the City of Yakima and in some instances through coordination with
the private development sector as public - private partnerships.
Additionally, to ensure consistency with the Yakima Downtown Master
Plan proposals, regulating policies, plans, ordinances, guidelines and
financing strategies will need to be either updated or created by the City
and consultants. Adoption of these documents will be required of the
Yakima City Council, or other regulating bodies.
All the projects identified will require coordination and leadership
by the City of Yakima. In some instances public - private partnerships
will need to be established. It is recommended that a single point -of
contact staff position be created to coordinate and manage these projects
through implementation. As an oversight body, it is recommended that
the Yakima Downtown Master Plan Steering Committee be repurposed
into an 'Implementation Oversight Committee'. This committee would
review plan implementation proposals and provide recommendations to
the City Council for any expenditure of public resources throughout the
life of the implementation plan.
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The implementation strategy details the key steps the City wi I I need to take
to establish immediate momentum and maintain a focused revitalization
effort over a five- year timeframe. Elements of the implementation strategy
include:
Implementation Oversight
Appointing an Implementation Oversight Committee provides the
necessary ongoing advocacy for implementation of the Master Plan. An
outline of the committee's roles and responsibilities are provided.
Schedule
The schedule outlines the sequence for implementing the game- changer,
essential projects and necessary regulatory updates within the first five
years.
Action Plans
The necessary actions needed to implement the game- changer and
essential projects, and necessary regulatory updates are identified. Each
project or regulatory update incorporates the necessary steps required
to initiate the project, and subsequent steps needed to complete the
projectwithin specific timelines and with assigned responsibilities. Where
applicable, probable cost or fee estimates are provided.
Retail Strategy
Recommended actions, a timeline, and responsibilities for encouraging
retail revitalization and establishing priority areas for incentivizing specific
retail development concentrations along the Yakima Avenue corridor
is provided. The complete Downtown Yakima Retail Market Study is
included in the Appendix.
Finance
Financing implementation of the Downtown Master Plan will likely come
from a variety of sources. A list of Federal, State and Local funding sources
is identified. Once the Yakima City Council arrives at an agreement on
the implementation projects, the responsibilities, schedules, and specific
financing strategies should be finalized.
IMPLEMENTATION OVERSIGHT
In an effort to shepherd the Master Plan and implementation projects
through to completion an Implementation Oversight Committee made
up of the Master Plan steering committee and supplemented with
additional City department and agencies representatives is essential
for plan success. The Oversight Committee should:
• Be formally appointed by City Council
• Receive support from City staff regarding necessary data and
information needs, scheduling of regular meetings and preparation
of an annual report and briefing materials
• Meet at regular intervals throughout the life of the Master Plan
implementation to review and provide recommendations to the City
and Council on implementation progress
• Prepare an annual report and briefing to City Council
The following is an outline of the three fundamental elements of an
Oversight Committee.
Committee Members
The Oversight Committee should include a diverse and representative
group of downtown members including property and business owners,
representatives of downtown business associations and advocacy groups,
and City departments, agencies, and commissions. Oversight Committee
members might be representatives of:
• Downtown Business Improvement District
• Downtown Redevelopment Agency
• Downtown Business Association
• City Transportation, Planning and Public Works
• Housing Authority and Parking Commission
• Transit Agency
• City Council and Planning Commission
• Downtown Owner
■ Property Owner
Committee Purpose
The Oversight Committee should meet regularlyto review implementation
progress, and identify opportunities for advancing implementation
efforts. Tasks of the Oversight Committee should include:
■ Meeting Monthly
• Keeping the Master Plan 'Alive and Breathing'
• Tackling topics and components of the Master Plan, setting goals,
finding community members to engage in goals, advocating for
goals, and creating committees to achieve goals
• Seeing this plan through
• Recognizing that City support is essential for plan success
• Recognizing that accomplishments of the Master Plan are the result
of a community -wide effort
Committee Annual Report
The Oversight Committee should prepare an annual report. An annual
report and briefing to City Council identifies implementation progress
and provides a basis for establishing partnerships and prioritization of City
funds for implementation projects. The annual report should include:
• An update on accomplishments for the last year
• An updated list of Master Plan accomplishments since the start of
the plan
• The committee's immediate goals for the near future
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SCHEDULE
Implementation of all identified projects should be initiated within five
years of Yakima Downtown Master Plan adoption.
Yakima Plaza
'Retail Main Street'
Public Market **
Yakima Avenue
Downtown Parking Strategy
Replacement Parking Lot
GDiversion Study
Policy Updates
G) Zoning Ordinance Update
(D Design Guidelines
10 Downtown Street Standards
* The streetscape concepts and preliminary c
be developed concurrently with the develo
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** Following Plan adoption a Public Market Feasibility Study should be initiated
and a Request for Qualifications should be solicited by the City.