HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-2021 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
City Council Chambers
October 13, 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: Rob McCormick (excused), Phil Ostriern
Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager and Trevor Martin, Associate
Planner
Others: Kay Funk, David Helseth
Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun announced the following:
* Comprehensive Plan Amendment will got to City Council on November 1st
* Department of Commerce is offering courses on Local Planning
Se tember 8 2021 Meeti"lnimcna — it was motioned by Commissioner Place and seconded,
by Commissioner Rose to approve the meeting minutes of September 8, 2021 as presented. The
motion carried unanimously.
Housing_Action _Plan _— Planning Manager introduced guest, David Helseth who is part of a group
that is working on tiny home projects. David Helseth gave an update on the projects they are
working on and said they were progressing well, Mr. Helseth explained that he would be focusing
on speaking on the part of the Code that speaks to parking requirements. He spoke about similar
projects around the Pacific Northwest and the parking standards they are maintaining. Mr. Helseth
explained that many organizations that provide low-income housing have worked with local
jurisdictions to provide reduced parking. Mr. Helseth answered questions regarding the housing
project being proposed by Justice Housing and then left the Zoom meeting.
Calhoun and commissioners continued a lengthy discussion on parking standards regarding tiny
home communities and establishing safeguards. Calhoun expressed a desire to a public hearing
in the next two months and to City Council shortly thereafter. Commissioner Place requested
additional information regarding projects in Eugene, OR. Councilmember Funk expressed a
desire for commissioners to consider reduced parking, allowing gravel parking and a low cost per
unit. The commissioners discusses assessed property value and how to maintain lower property
taxes for low-income housing communities. The commissioners discussed green area and
maintenance requirements.
Calhoun continued on to the next part of the packet which includes incentives for affordable
housing which are topics of discussions already held by commissioners such a density bonus,
rnedium income threshold and reducing standards, height requirements, partnerships with non-
profits, streamlining of permits, etc. Commissioners continuedto discuss incentives for
developers. Calhoun provided a summary on the units built per year and the reports generated.
�a adjourn to October 27, 2021 was passed with unanimous vote, The
meeting adjourned at approximately 4:05 p.m.
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This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting SUbmilted by: Analilia Whez
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