HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-28-2021 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
City Council Chambers
July 28, 2021
Call to Order
Chair Liddicoat called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m,.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice -chair Lisa Wallace, Mary Place, Al
Rose
YPC Members Absent: Leanne Hughes -Mickel (excused), Phil Ostriem, Rob McCormick
Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
Others:
Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun announced the following:
Calhoun provided an update on the Shoreline Master Program which is scheduled for Council
on 8/2.
• Calhoun announced that the 2021 aerial photos should be updated in the next month or
so on GIS.
July 14 2021 Meeting Minutes — It was motioned by Commissioner Place and seconded by
Commissioner Rose to approve the meeting minutes of July 14, 2021 as presented. The motion
carried unanimously.
Public Hearin -- Critical Areas Ordinance FEMA t dates — SEPA 021-21 Amendments —
Calhoun presented on the Critical Areas Ordinance FEMA Updates and provided a report
regarding Critical Areas Ordinance FEMA Updates Notice of Nonsignificance. On July 6, 2021 a
notice of application and public hearing was mailed out and a legal notice was posted. There are
no comments submitted as of July 21, 2021. The Planning staff recommends to hold public
hearing and to forward to City Council for approval. There was no one is present to provide public
comment. Chair Liddicoat closed the opportunity for public comment. Commissioner Rose
requested clarification on comments on word document of recommendation. Commissioner Place
asked how long the FEMA updates are in place and have to be revisited again. Calhoun answered
the commissioner's questions. Commissioner Rose motioned for approval of the findings, vice -
chair Wallace seconds the motion. Motion passes unanimously. Set date for council is August 7,
2021.
Study,Session: HAP Implementation— Calhoun presented on the Housing Action Plan including
cottage housing originating from Kirkland, WA. The presentation included proposed code
changes, residential uses, adding cottage housing, and proposed changes in the subdivision
requirements. Calhoun provided development standards proposed for cottage housing in the
ordinance. Commissioners Place and Liddicoat asked for clarification on the parking requirements
related to cottage housing. The commissioners and Calhoun engaged in a brief discussion about
parking requirements. Commissioner Wallace asked if each cluster requires a common open
space. Calhoun provided input. Commissioner Place asked about the process for
recommendation to city council and notifying the public. Calhoun explained that the public process
had not initiated yet. Commissioner Liddicoat recommended changes to the height thresholds —
single -story maximum 25 feet. There was an ongoing discussion about open spaces in cottage
housing. City councilmember Funk expressed concerns about the lack of discussion about
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affordable housing within the Yakima Planning Commission. Calhoun provided a brief summary
about a webinar he attended, Top 5 missing middle mistakes presentation.
Other Business — None
Adjourn —A motion to adjourn to August 11, 2021 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting
adjourned at approximately 4:15 p.m.
air Liddicoat Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Analilia Nunez
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