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Home My WebLink About08-25-2021 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes City Council Chambers August 25, 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, Leanne Hughes -Mickel YPC Members Absent: Phil Ostriem, Rob McCormick (excused) Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager and Trevor Martin, Associate Planner Others: Kay Funk Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun announced the following: The public hearing for the Aspen Tree Phase 2 subdivision will be held at the next meeting. More discussion will be held on the Housing Action Plan implementation related to additional housing units. August 11, 2027 Meeting Minutes — It was motioned by Commissioner Place and seconded by Commissioner Rose to approve the meeting minutes of August 11, 2021 as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Public Hearin — 2021 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments Part 2 of 2 — Associate Planner, Trevor Martin presented the staff report regarding 2906 West Nob Hill LLC — CPA#004- 21, RZ#004-21 & SEPA#004-21 a proposed change to the Future Land Use map designation for one parcel from Low Density Residential to Community Mixed Use and concurrent rezone from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Local Business (B-2) and recommended approval. Tom Durant, Planning Manager for PLSA spoke on behalf of the applicant. Commissioner Rose asked follow- up questions on the proposal regarding a possible merger and future improvements. There were no community members present for comment, Chair Liddicoat closed the public hearing portion. Commissioners discussed the project and Commissioner Hughes-Mickle motioned to adopt the findings as presented and to send the proposal to Yakima City Council for approval. Commissioner Wallace seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Planning Manager, Joseph Calhoun presented the staff report regarding Rick Hargraves — CPA#005-21, RZ#005-21 & SEPA#015-21 a proposed change to the Future Land Use map designation for the south 17 feet of one parcel from Community Mixed Use to Mixed Residential and concurrent rezone from Local Business (B-2) to Two -Family Residential (R-2) and recommended approval. Bill Hordan, of Hordan Planning presented the proposal on behalf of the applicant. The commissioners had no questions for Mr. Hordan. There were no community members present for comment, Chair Liddicoat close the public hearing portion. Commissioner Place motioned to adopt the findings as presented and to send the proposal to Yakima City Council for approval. Commissioner Rose seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Planning Manager, Joseph Calhoun presented the staff report regarding Casey & Shawna Gamache a proposed change to the Future Land Use map designation for one parcel from Low Density Residential to Commercial Mixed -Use and concurrent rezone from Single -Family -1- Residential (R-1) to Large Convenience Center (LCC) and recommended denial of the proposal. Chair Liddicoat stated he has a family relationship with the representative of the applicant and would not be voting on the proposal. Leanne Liddicoat of 3D Design presented on behalf of the applicant. Commissioner Rose provided feedback regarding neighbor complaints related to traffic, safety concerns and compatibility and asked Ms. Liddicoat follow-up questions. Commissioner Hughes-Mickle and Wallace asked follow-up questions on zoning. Ms. Liddicoat asked about the possibility of a limited recommendation by the Planning Commission and the applicant's eagerness to begin building within a couple years. There were no participants for public comment and the public comment portion of the hearing. There was a lengthy dialogue amongst commissioners on potential concerns related to the installation of a coffee stand in that parcel. The commissioners discussed approving with a development agreement that only allows a coffee stands, addresses traffic concerns, etc. They discussed a similar project at a separate intersections where the developers had to purchase a neighboring lot. Commissioner Rose moved to approve with the proviso that there is a development agreement between the owner and the city, and to modify the city's findings. Commissioner Place mentioned that in the motion Commissioner Rose stated the development agreement would be between the owner and the city which could change if the property was ever sold. Mr. Calhoun elaborated on development agreements and the specific conditions. City Attorney Sara Watkins advised that the motion should contain what modifications the commissioner wants to make to the City's findings. The motion failed for a lack of second. A discussion on a potential development agreement was held amongst commissioners with input from city staff. Commissioner Liddicoat suggested that the commissioners not be specific on what can go on the parcel since the property owners could come up with different ideas and many of the neighbor's complaints would be addressed by the municipal code. Commissioner Place motioned for denial of the findings, motion failed for lack of second. Commissioner Hughes-Mickle motioned to adopt the findings as presented and forwarded to Yakima City Council. Commissioner Rose seconded the motion. City Attorney Watkins asked for clarification on the motion and stated that adopting the City's findings would send a denial to City Council. Commissioner Place retracted her motion to deny the City's finding as she wants the project denied, not the City's findings to be denied. Commissioner Hughes- Mickle restated her motion and motioned reject the findings of staff and order that the findings be modified to include the following reasons for denial and order that the proposed comprehensive plan amendment and rezone be forwarded to the City Council with a recommendation of approval. Motion failed for lack of second. City Attorney answered questions about whether the commission has to decide on the recommendation related to the comprehensive plan amendment and rezone. Commissioners discussed spot rezones, traffic concerns, project specific proposals, etc. Commissioner Hughes-Mickle asked Ms. Liddicoat if the owner had considered building multi- family on the lot. Ms. Liddicoat explained that the owner did consider multi -family housing but due to setback constraint it did not seem feasible. Commissioner Rose provided some history for the area and stated he would like to see the project approved. Chair Liddicoat explained that even with a rezone LCC, due to the size constraints, limit the size of the building. Vice -Chair Wallace asked whether neighbor's complaints would be re -addressed with future review. Chair Liddicoat asked Commissioner Rose why he supported Commissioner Hughes-Mickle's first motion but not the second one if he wanted the project to move forward. Commissioner Rose explained that he was having a hard time hearing and did not hear the entire motion. Chair Liddicoat clarified the confusion. Commissioner Hughes-Mickle moved to reject the findings of staff and order that the findings be modified to include the reasons for denial and order that the proposed comprehensive plan amendment and rezone be forwarded to the Yakima City Council with a recommendation for approval. Commissioner Rose seconded the motion. With three ayes, one nay and with Chair Liddicoat abstaining, the motion passed. Other Business — None -2- Adjourn — A motion to adjourn to September 8, 2021 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting adjourned at approximately 4:40 p.m. M�. Cifair Liddicoat Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Analilia Nunez -3-