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Home My WebLink About11/16/2021 04.Q. Ordinance adopting the City Council's decision on CPA#003-21 and RZ#003-21 f44 • 11 .( rr 11 i�O enc u nrry 1 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 4.Q. For Meeting of: November 16, 2021 ITEM TITLE: Ordinance adopting the City Council's decision on CPA#003-21 and RZ#003-21 SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport,AI CP, Community Development Director Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager Trevor Martin, Senior Planner(509) 575-6162 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The Yakima City Council held an open record public hearing on November 1, 2021 to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's (YPC) recommendation on this request. Following the public hearing, the City Council directed planning staff to prepare appropriate legislation to approve this request consistent with the YPC Recommendation. ITEM BUDGETED: NA STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: Pass Ordinance ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type 0 Ordinance 11/3/2021 Ordinance 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2021- AN ORDINANCE amending the Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map of the City of Yakima for a portion of parcel 181335-23406 as follows: Future Land Use Map from Low-Density Residential to Mixed Residential and Zoning Map from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3) WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is required to plan under the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA), RCW 36.70A.040; and WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.130 provides for continuing review and evaluation of comprehensive plans and development regulations at least every five years and for the revision or amendments to such plans not more than once a year but at least once every five years, with certain exceptions; and WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.470 requires that counties and cities planning under RCW 36.70A.040 include in their development regulations a procedure for any interested person, including applicants, citizens, hearing examiners, and staff of other agencies, to suggest comprehensive plan amendment (CPA) or development regulation amendments; and WHEREAS, RCW Ch. 36.70A further requires that the suggested amendments be docketed and considered not more often than once a year, consistent with the provisions of RCW 36.70A.130; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2004, the City Council enacted Ch. 16.10 YMC to provide procedures and criteria for amending and updating the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on January 19, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R-2021-009 to open the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process for 2021; and WHEREAS, on April 29, 2021, PLSA Engineering and Surveying, on behalf of Racquet Lane Townhomes, submitted applications for Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezone, and Environmental Review(CPA#003-21, RZ#003-21, SEPA#013-21) requesting to change the Future Land Use Map designation for a portion of parcel 181335-23406, which is legally described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, from Low Density Residential to Mixed Residential and to concurrently rezone from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3); and WHEREAS, The applications were considered complete for processing on June 4, 2021 and public notice was provided, in accordance with the provisions of YMC Ch. 16.10, on June 25, 2021, and July 22, 2021; and WHEREAS, SEPA Environmental Review was completed with a Determination of Nonsignificance issued on July 22, 2021, which was not appealed; and WHEREAS, The City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) held a study session to review this Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone on July 14, 2021; and 3 WHEREAS, after proper notice, on August 11, 2021, the Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) heard the staff presentation regarding the proposed CPA and Rezone, held a public hearing, considered the public testimony; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the approval criteria set forth in YMC § 16.10.040 and YMC § 15.23.030, the YPC unanimously recommended approval of the proposal; and WHEREAS, the YPC recommendation and findings was signed by the Chair on August 25, 2021, a copy of which is found in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, pursuant to YMC § 16.10.090, and after the required notice was provided, the Yakima City Council held a public hearing on November 1, 2021, to receive public comments on the Planning Commission's recommended findings on the proposed CPA and Rezone; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima, having considered the record herein and the recommendation from the Planning Commission, the comments received at the public hearing held November 1, 2021, hereby finds and determines that approval of the requested CPA and Rezone is in the best interest of residents and the City of Yakima and will promote the general health, safety and welfare; now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Findings, Analysis and Conclusions. Subject to the specific terms of this Ordinance, the Yakima City Council adopts the August 11, 2021 findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the Yakima Planning Commission for CPA#003-21 and RZ#003-21. A copy of said recommendation is attached as Exhibit "A". Section 2. Any and all official Zoning, Future Land Use, or similar maps shall be amended to reclassify the subject real properties set forth herein consistent with the above sections of this Ordinance. Section 3. Transmittal to State. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, this Ordinance shall be transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce within ten days of adoption. Section 4. Severabilitv/Validity. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 5. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority, and prior to the effective date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed. Section 6. Authorization to File. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this ordinance with the Yakima County Auditor, as necessary. Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. 4 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 16'h day of November, 2021. ATTEST: Patricia Byers, Mayor Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: 5 Exhibit "A" YPC Recommendation DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ��I�� Joan Davenport,AICP,Director /// I\%\ -„_ Planning Division PlCITY of YAKIMA Joseph Calhoun,Manager anning 129 North Second Street,2"d Floor,Yakima,WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov•www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE CPA#003-21, RZ#003-21 August 11, 2021 WHEREAS,The City of Yakima adopted the Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040 in June 6, 2017; and WHEREAS,The Washington Growth Management Act and local ordinances provide a process for the annual review of amendments to the Plan as requested by citizens, property owners and/or local government;and WHEREAS, Under the provisions of YMC Ch. 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission (YPC)is responsible for the review of these applications and for recommending the approval, modification or denial of each request;and WHEREAS,On April 29, 2021 applications for Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone were submitted by PLSA Engineering and Surveying, on behalf of Racquet Lane Townhomes to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Designation from Low Density Residential to Mixed Residential,and concurrently Rezone from Single Family Residential(R-1)to Multifamily Residential(R-3), parcel 181335-23406(City File CPA#003-21, RZ#003-21); and WHEREAS,The applications were considered complete for processing on June 4, 2021, and public notice was provided, in accordance with the provisions of YMC Ch. 16.10, on June 25, 2021; and WHEREAS,SEPA Environmental Review was completed with a Determination of Nonsignificance issued on July 22,2021,which was not appealed(City File SEPA#013-21); and WHEREAS, The YPC held a study session to review this Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone July 14, 2021; and WHEREAS,The Yakima Planning Commission held an open record public hearing August 11,2021 to hear testimony from the public, consider the Amendment and Rezone, and provide a recommendation to the Yakima City Council; .akin c®i i11i, 2015 1994 6 Now therefore,the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings of fact,conclusions,and recommendation to the Yakima City Council: APPLICATION# CPA#0030-21, RZ#003-21 APPLICANT: PLSA Engineering and Surveying, on behalf of Racquet Lane Townhomes APPLICANT ADDRESS: 521 N 20th Ave;Yakima,WA; 98902 PROJECT LOCATION: 2802 Racquet Lane PARCEL(S): 181335-23406 FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant requests to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designation from Low Density Residential to Mixed Residential with a concurrent Rezone from Single Family Residential(R-1)to Multifamily Residential(R-3). 2. The subject parcel is approximately 3.6 acres in size and is surrounded by residential and commercial land uses. 3. The City of Yakima Planning Division provided a detailed staff report to the Planning Commission for review during their August 11, 2021 public hearing,with the recommendation of APPROVAL of the proposed amendment and rezone. 4. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment is consistent with the applicable approval criteria in YMC§ 16.10.040,as follows: a. This change is being proposed to allow greater flexibility in the development of this vacant land for residential purposes. b. The Mixed Residential designation implements several goals and policies of the 2040 plan. c. The amendment does not correct an obvious mapping error,does not address a deficiency of the 2040 plan, and is consistent with the Growth Management Act and County-wide Planning Policies. d. The impact should be minimal because the property under consideration could still be used for residential housing, as well as other uses.The site is also adjacent existing Mixed Residential property to the east.The total acreage of this proposal will remove 3.6 acres of Low-Density Residential land. 5. The proposed Rezone from Single Family Residential(R-1)to Multifamily Residential(R- 3)is consistent with the applicable approval criteria in YMC§15.23.030, as follows: a. Testimony at the public hearing was considered. b. The property is suitable for uses within the R-3 zoning district. c. The R-3 zoning district is an implementing zone of the Mixed Residential Future Land Use Designation. d. The property is currently capable of being served by all necessary public utilities and can be accessed by public streets. e. The proposed Rezone is considered compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and no mitigation is proposed at this time. Mitigation measures will be considered during a project action on the site. f. The public need for this Rezone is to create more land for multifamily development. CONCLUSIONS 1. The Amendment and Rezone are minor in nature; 2. No adverse impacts have been identified; 3. One(1)written comments and zero verbal comments were received during public testimony. 2 7 4. This proposal underwent Environmental Review; 5. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment from Low Density Residential to Mixed Residential with a concurrent Rezone from Single Family Residential(R-1)to Multifamily(R-3)is consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040. MOTION Based on the testimony and evidence presented during the public hearing, it was moved and seconded that the City of Yakima Planning Commission draft findings of fact and forward a recommendation of approval to the Yakima City Council.The 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 received and reviewed the record herein, hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Yakima APPROVE the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Mixed Residential and Rezone from Single Family Residential(R-1)to Multifamily Residential(R-3)for files CPA#003- 21 and RZ#003-21. SIGNED this 25'h day of August,2021. By: acob Liddicoat,Chair Yakima Planning Commission 3 8 Exhibit "B" Legal Description Lot 4, Short Plat Vol. 82, Page 28, except S. 10 feet for County road right-of-way, and except that portion currently zoned Light Industrial (M-1)