HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-2021 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
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December 8, 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, Rob McCormick
YPC Members Absent: Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Phil Ostriern (excused)
Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
• Calhoun presented some building permit statistics which shows the city has reached
24% of the target for 2040 Comprehensive Plan goals within four years.
• The City is applying for CHIP (Connecting Housing to Infrastructure) Grant for two
housing projects.
November 10, 2021 Meetiqg_MLnutes — It was motioned by Commissioner Place and seconded
by Commissioner Rose to approve the meeting minutes of November 10, 2021 as presented. The
motion carried unanimously.
Calhoun presented HAP Strategy 1 and updating, city
regulations to remove barriers for innovative housing options which includes density bonuses, fee
waivers, parking reductions, expedited permitting, etc. Commissioner Place stated concerns
regarding the 50 year affordability requirement. Calhoun explained that there was flexibility. The
commissioners initiated a lengthy discussion on suggestions for changes regarding open space
requirements, and standards for tiny horne communities and ADUs.
Agi2urn — A motion to adjourn to January 12, 2022 was passed with unanimous vote. The
meeting adjourned at approximately
Eiair Liddicoat Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Analdia Wfiez