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Home My WebLink About05/19/2015 07 Mission Definition as a Class; YMC Amendment 15.02.02ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7. For Meeting of: May 19, 2015 Public Hearing and Ordinance concerning text amendments to Yakima Municipal Code Title 15, Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, to incorporate a use and definition of "Mission" as Class (2) uses in the GC, CBD, and M-1 zoning districts Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner (509) 575-6163 The definition of "Mission" and designation of the appropriate land use for a mission in the General Commercial (GC), Central Business District (CBD), and Light Industrial (M-1) zoning districts were established in 1992 and 1995 by the Hearing Examiner when considering the application of the Union Gospel Mission for location of its facility on North 1st Street. The definition of "Mission" nor the appropriate "Mission" land uses were codified in a City Ordinance. To address this, on March 25, 2015, the Yakima Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a proposed Ordinance amending Title 15 YMC to add a definition of "Mission" and to designate such use as a Class (2) within the GC, CBD, and M-1 zoning districts within the City of Yakima. The Planning Commission adopted and presented a recommendation, supported by Findings of Fact and Conclusions approved April 8, 2015, recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance codifies the holdings of these prior Hearing Examiner decisions. The Planning Commission is continuing to hold meetings and hearings to consider whether other "mission -type uses" should be considered for other locations within the city. Consequently, the moratorium currently in effect will remain in effect until these other proceedings are completed. (The complete record is on file in the City Clerk's Office and on-line at: http://www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/ under Quick Links). Resolution: Ordinance: X Other (Specify): Contract: Contract Term: Start Date: End Date: Item Budgeted: Amount: Funding Source/Fiscal Impact: Strategic Priority: Insurance Required? No Mail to: Phone: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: RECOMMENDATION: Improve the Built Environment City Manager Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type CI Proposed Ordinance_Mission-TXT#001-15 5/8/2015 Ordinance ▪ YPC Findings_Mission-TXT#001-15 5/8/2015 Bacllcu.ulrr IMlateiriiall ▪ Complete Record is Online 5/8/2015 Bacllcu.ulp IMateiriiall AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2015 - relating to land use; amending Section 15.02.020 of the Yakima Municipal Code to add definition of mission use, and amending Table 4-1 of Section 15.04.030 of the Yakima Municipal Code designating such use as a Class (2) use only within the GC General Commercial, CBD Central Business District, and M-1 Light Industrial zoning districts of the City of Yakima. WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted ordinances establishing zoning districts within the City of Yakima, defining certain land uses, and designating such uses within the zoning districts, all as codified in Title 15 of the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC); and WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Ordinance No. 2014-027 implementing a moratorium on the acceptance of applications for, processing and issuance of, land use approvals and permits for "mission uses" within the SCC Small Convenience Center zoning district pending adoption of a comprehensive regulation governing such uses; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Yakima has conducted meetings and a public hearing on March 25, 2015 pursuant to notice, and after consideration of all comments, evidence and testimony presented has presented a recommendation, supported by appropriate findings of fact and conclusions of law adopted April 8, 2015, to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Planning Commission supports the amendment of YMC 15.02.020 to add a definition of "mission" use, and to amend Table 4-1 of YMC 15.04.030 to allow such use as a Class (2) use only within the GC General Commercial, CBD Central Business District, and M-1 Light Industrial zoning districts of the City of Yakima; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that such recommendation is supported by previous interpretations of record by the hearing examiner as set forth in In re: Union Gospel Mission, City No. UAZO-Interp. No. 1-92, Examiner No. 192-5-2 (Lamb, Feb. 27, 1992); and In re: Modification of Interpretation, Union Gospel Mission, Interpretation No. 2-95, Examiner No. 195-5-27 (Lamb, June 9, 1995); and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that YMC 15.02.020 should be amended to add a definition of "mission" use consistent with the definition previously formulated by the hearing examiner, and that Table 4-1 of YMC 15.04.030 should be amended to allow such use as a Class (2) use within the GC General Commercial, CBD Central Business District, and M-1 Light Industrial zoning districts of the City of Yakima; and 1 WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the amendments described above are in the best interest of residents of 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. The recommendation of the City of Yakima Planning Commission as described above is received, together with the Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in support thereof, which Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are hereby adopted by the City Council. Section 2. YMC 15.04.020 is hereby amended to add a definition of land use for "mission" use to read as follows: "Mission" means a facility typically owned or operated by a public agency or non- profit corporation, providing a variety of services for the disadvantaged, typically including but not limited to temporary housing for the homeless, dining facilities, health and counseling activities, whether or not of a spiritual nature, with such services being generally provided to the public at large. Section 3. Table 4-1 of YMC 15.04.030 ("Health and Social Service Facility" component) is hereby amended to provide that mission uses are Class (2) uses only within the GC General Commercial, CBD Central Business District, and M-1 Light Industrial zoning districts within the City of Yakima, and not allowed within any other zoning districts, all as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and with such changes shown in legislative format as set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 4. 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. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 19th day of May, 2015. ATTEST: Micah Cawley, Mayor City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: 2 EXHIBIT "A" (Table 4-1, YMC 15.04.030) Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses ("Health and Social Service Facility" Component) HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) R- R- R- B- B- 1 1 1 M- M- SR 1 2 3 1 2 HB SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Treatment Centers For Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Boarding House (*) 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 Halfway House (*) 2 3 3 Group Homes (more than six), Convalescent and Nursing Homes (*) 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 Mission (*) 2 2 NOTES: * Refers to definition in YMC Chapter 15.02 1 = Type (1) Permitted Home Occupation 2 = Type (2) Review and Approval by the Administrative Official Required 3 = Type (3) Review Public Hearing and Approval by the Hearing Examiner Required [ ] = Not Permitted 3 EXHIBIT "B" (Table 4-1, YMC 15.04.030 — Changes shown in legislative format) Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses ("Health and Social Service Facility" Component) HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) R- R- R- B- B- 1 1 1 M- M- SR 1 2 3 1 2 HB SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Treatment Centers For Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Boarding House (*) 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 Halfway House (*) 2 3 3 Group Homes (more than six), Convalescent and Nursing Homes (*) 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 Mission (*) 2 2 NOTES: * Refers to definition in YMC Chapter 15.02 1 = Type (1) Permitted Home Occupation 2 = Type (2) Review and Approval by the Administrative Official Required 3 = Type (3) Review Public Hearing and Approval by the Hearing Examiner Required [ ] = Not Permitted 4 X01'1 ; :l at NI &' l ;ii V1 0 lJ NT llI °I'Alli 'I'MENT Pfruuung /Jm m't 1191V" 11 a° m tre Phone (500) 575-6183 ...6183 mma°kpi'innin (a,traki h(t i/vwmis Yal guym/ °'rm��w 1' m �, m"ma��wmmy��. d t !oor Yakima, Washington 989 b L v (509) 575-0105 YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO YMC 15.02 DEFINITIONS, AND TABLE 4-1 PERMITTED LAND USES ADDING THE USE OF "MISSION" TO THE CITY'S URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE APRIL 8, 2015 WHEREAS The City of Yakima Hearing Examiner established a use and definition for a "Mission" in two Use Interpretations in 1992 and 1995 (City of Yakima Interpretations INT#1-92, and INT#2-95). Defining a "mission" as "...a facility typically owned or operated by a public agency or non-profit corporation, providing a variety of services for the disadvantaged, typically including but not limited to temporary housing for the homeless, dining facilities, health and counseling activities, whether or not of a spiritual nature, with such services being generally provided to the community at large."; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima Hearing Examiner also provided via the previous interpretations, that a "mission" should be allowed in the General Commercial (GC), Central Business District CBD), and Light Industrial Zoning Districts (M-1) as Class (2) Uses requiring Type (2) Review; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima recognized that it did not have adequate zoning controls in place to appropriately site a mission or other homeless service, thereby adopting a 6 -month moratorium on October 21, 2014, (ORD No. 2014-027) regarding operation of mission, community center, boarding house, comprehensive community health center, and multi-purpose community center uses in the Small Convenience Center (SCC) zoning district; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima City Council directed that the Yakima Planning Commission draft development regulations which appropriately regulate uses such as missions, community centers and mixed use building, boarding houses, comprehensive community health centers, and multi-purpose community centers; and WHEREAS On October 22, 2014, prior to the moratorium becoming effective Yakima Neighborhood Health Services requested an interpretation for a proposal to operate a community center providing public assistance services in the form of a food bank, health and social services, Laundromat facility, and temporary homeless warming shelter in the SCC zoning district; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission held study sessions to review and discuss the City Council moratorium, and issue of mission, community center, boarding house, comprehensive community health center, and multi-purpose community center uses in the SCC and other Im C��r �P��ma ��/9) 575-61 26 /Ian (5 09) S75.6 Neigh v ih Services (509 ) 575..6101 zoning districts of the City on: December 10, 2014, January 14, 2015, February 11, 2015, and February 25, 2015; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission gave direction at its February 25, 2015, meeting that it had sufficient opportunity to review the Hearing Examiner's interpretations, mission definition, permitted zoning designations, and district intent statements, and requested that City Planning staff schedule the public hearing for consideration of the Hearing Examiner's use interpretations; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima last amended the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance in January 2015; and WHEREAS Proposals to amend the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (YUAZO) follow the City's established process in YMC § 15.23.020(B) and YMC Title 16. WHEREAS Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(1) the City is required to regularly take legislative action to review and revise its development regulations in accordance with the Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS Under the provisions of YMC 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission is responsible for the review of amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and for recommending to the City Council the approval, modification or denial of each amendment; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima Planning Commission is charged with periodically reviewing all zoning and use interpretations issued by the City of Yakima Hearing Examiner under YMC 1.42.030 to consider their inclusion or exclusion from the Yakima Municipal Code; and WHEREAS Public notice of these amendments was provided in accordance with the provisions of YMC § 15.11.090, and YMC § 16.05.010 — 050. All property owners within three hundred feet of an SCC zoning district were mailed a Notice of Public Hearing on March 6, 2015, a legal ad in the Yakima Herald was also published on March 6, 2015; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima Planning Division initiated Environmental Review for this proposal on March 5, 2015, both preparing a State Environmental Policy Act Checklist (SEPA), and issuing the Notice of Application and Environmental Review on March 9, 2015. Environmental Review of this proposal is scheduled to be concluded prior to consideration by the Yakima City Council; and WHEREAS The recommendation for these amendments are based upon the criteria specified in YMC §§ 16.10.040 and 15.22.050; and 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Findings and Recommendations 2 WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission reviewed the district intent statements and development standards of the CBD, GC, M-1, SCC, and LCC zoning districts (listed below) to determine if the use of a "Mission" and "Community Resource Service Center" are appropriate; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission held its required open record public hearing on March 25, 2015, providing opportunity for the public to comment on the draft amendments; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission heard from twelve members of the public regarding the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS After hearing from the public, the Yakima Planning Commission deliberated on the amendments proposed for incorporation into YMC § 15.02 Definitions, and YMC § 15.04 Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses as identified below: "Mission": 1. The Planning Commission found that the "Mission" use as defined by the City's Hearing Examiner's 1992 and 1995 decisions appropriately defined a "Mission"; 2. The definition of a "Mission" meets the zoning district intent statements of the General Commercial (GC), Central Business District CBD), and Light Industrial Zoning Districts (M-1); and 3. The Class (2) Review process is the appropriate level of review in the above mentioned zoning districts; and WHEREAS The Planning Commission by unanimous vote recommend: 1. Approval of the "Mission" Text Amendment request as set forth in the Hearing Examiner's 1992 and 1995 decisions; and 2. That the proposed "Community Resource Service Center" Text Amendment should be separated from consideration of the "Mission" use, and scheduled for a study session on April 8, 2015, as the proposal did not contain sufficient information to be appropriately reviewed; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission concluded its consideration of the "Mission" Text Amendment on March 25, 2015. Now therefore, the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings and recommendations to the Yakima City Council: Based upon a review of the information contained in the City of Yakima Hearing Examiner's 1992 and 1995 Unclassified Use Interpretations, (City of Yakima Interpretations INT#1-92, and INT#2-95), City of Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2025, Yakima Neighborhood Health's supplemental information, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Findings and Recommendations 3 public hearing held on March 25, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The amendment proposal to establish, further regulate or permit the use of "Mission" as defined by the City of Yakima Interpretations INT#1-92, and INT#2-95, and considered by the City of Yakima Planning Commission at its March 25, 2015, public hearing within the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The requested change is consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The City of Yakima Planning Commission has studied the proposed issues and finds that the proposed ordinance amendment will not have an adverse consequence for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. There are no regionally significant issues known related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments, and/or zoning amendments. This proposal meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will provide appropriate land use controls which direct service providers of the homeless populations of Yakima to appropriate zoning districts within the City of Yakima that have the least impact on surrounding business, and residential neighborhoods. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS a) The text amendment impacts the Central Business District, General Commercial, and Light Industrial zoning districts of the City. b) No significant adverse environmental impacts have been identified by the approval of the amendment request. c) The requested text amendment to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance is supported by the City of Yakima's Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2025. d) The amendment to the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, which includes, but is not limited to, a new definition in YMC § 15.02, and addition of a new land use category to YMC § 15.04 Table 4-1 Permitted Uses. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of the text amendment to the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Title 15, Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Having made the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions, the Planning Commission hereby renders its 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Findings and Recommendations 4 RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL The Planning Commission of the City of Yakima, having received and considered all evidence and testimony presented at public hearing, and having received and reviewed the record herein, hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Yakima APPROVE the zoning Text Amendment application (TXT #001-15 & SEPA #007-15), and accompanying ordinance. RECOMMENDED this 8th day of April, 2015. 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Findings and Recommendations By:. Dave Fonfara, Chairman Yakima Planning Commission 5 The complete record is on file in the City Clerk's Office and on-line at: VVIICV W •u� u under Quick Links DMeistributedeting�l at jgthe"� f FII -� �.C�,- � ;Wei 4414:0*,40,41 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT° ftt RE: UNION GOSPEL MISSION RELOCATION "VP The following terms and conditions were negotiated between representatives of the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) and Yakima Gateway Organization (YGO) with regard to relocation of UGM on North First Street, Yakima, Washington. This document sets forth the agreement of the parties. These terms are in addition to those required by the City of Yakima staff and Phil Lamb, the City Hearing Examiner. 1. Withdrawal of Appeal. YGO will withdraw its appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision allowing UGM to relocate on North First Street. The notice of withdrawal will be transmitted to City of Yakima Planning Department and City Attorney, and shall include a specific recitation that the subject appeal is withdrawn and YGO does not authorize anyone else to pursue such appeal on its behalf. 2. Future Development. With.respect to future development, UGM and YGO agree as follows: (a) Schematic Plan. A schematic plan for future development of UGM is attached hereto as Exhibit A. YGO agrees that the new Mission location and future development of such property in substantial accord with the attached schematic plan and designated uses is approved and acceptable to YGO. Any such future development shall be further subject to such modifications as required by City of Yakima. ((b) Request for Class (3) Review. UGM and YGO shall jointly request the City of Yakima (and any other necessary governmental -entities) to designate "Mission" as a Class (3) use within the M-1 zoning district. YGO and UGM agree that such classification and review process shall not be applicable to future development in accordance with the attached schematic plan. Class (3) review shall be applicable only to uses or developments above and beyond those contemplated on the schematic plan. /- 3. Restrooms. UGM agrees to provide a restroom to the general public, 24 hours per day, seven days a week, subject to AGREEb1EN F 1 Ice-cAdat Xsoniag\mluioa.ae reasonable restrictions to insure safety and security, such restrictions shall not include locking either restrooms or access to restrooms. 4. Access. Client eccess fir the property, current and future, shall be restricted to the southside alley entrance designated by Hearing Examiner. The First Street entrance will be for administrative and staff purposes only. There shall be no access from Oak Street except for delivery or services to the subject property. 5. Board. of Directors. The UGM Board: of. Directors will provide a. half-hour timeslot. at the beginning of each monthly board ---meeting for -a YGO-1 iaisonfrepresentative of their choosing --tor additional members) to attend in order to facilitate communication between the two organizations and allow them to work closer together on future development needs of the area. YGC shall notify UGH three (3) days in .advance of their interest in attending a board meeting. 6. Break_Room. UGM will provide a reading/day room between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Clients will be allowed to stay on the UGM property as long as they adhere to UGM rules 7. A & R Construction Sian. As a good neighbor effort, UGH will provide a sign easement, for a sign of not more than nine (9) square feet, on North First Street for N & H Construction, subject to approval as .to design by UGM. 8. Sianage. UGM will placeonly one major sign on North First Street. The existing sign will be removed and replaced with a smaller sign mounted lower to the ground ona landscaped mound with lighting. The sign will be designed to have an institutional appearance and will; be approximately three feet high and twelve feet wide. Verbiage on the sign will display "UGM Ministries" in large letters and "Union Gospel Mission" in smaller (approximately .4") letters along _the bottom. The UGN will allow YGO to review the sign design prior to sign installation. 9. Wall. UGH will repair and maintain the six-foot fence indicated on its schematic plan, as well as construct and maintain the 100' wall required by Hearing .Examiner in a manner architecturally consistent with facility design. Security booths and fences as indicated on said schematic plan will be constructed and maintained. All clients (except SETT MEN T AGREEMENT 2 "program" participants) will be prohibited from occupying the facility until said walls are constructed and/or repaired. All future expansion (see schematic plan) will be enclosed by a six-foot chain-link or 'superior fence. The . feneini,' shall be applicable to areas marked in blue on the attached schematic plan. Any fencing adjoining commercial or residential areas (as marked on the attached schematic plan in yellow) will be site -screened chain-link or superior fence_ Fencing marked in pink will be erected at the time the contiguous UGM property: is used and developed. All other fencing with respect to future expansion shall be required at the time of such future use and expansion. Existing fencing which maybe utilized is marked in green; 10. Shuttles. Two scheduled shuttles per day offering transporta- tion for clients to designated spots in Yakima will be provided by UGM. Said shuttle will also be available for individual trips as determined by UGM staff and will be pro- active in offering rides to clients observed along its route. Said shuttle will operate for a minimum of one year. 11. Transit. UGM will join YGO in a request to the Nearing Examiner and Yakima City Council that the proposed bus turn- out and bus stop planned for the First Street side of the facility be eliminated. 12. Security. A minimum of one uniformed night security guard will be provided by U0 to make hourly patrols of the exterior of UGM property and will stay in radio communication with the Yakima Police Department and neighboring properties (with property owner approval). 13. Landscaping. The exterior of the property along North First and Oak will be beautified and maintained by UGM. 14. Alarms. All exterior exits- will be Termed. _ tiGi will investigate feasibility of alarming individual rooms within facility. 15. Occuuancv. No more than 260 residents may occupy the facility at any given time, unless otherwise reduced by City of Yakima Fire Code provisions, or in the event of public crises or emergency. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT 3 je c-cAdeta‘maiog‘mdsaion.sa 16. Police. UGM will join YGO in requesting City of Yakima Police to increase car and bicycle patrolling of the North First Street area. 17. Proclamation. UMI will join YGO in requesting the Yakima City Council. and Mayor of Yakima proclaim North First Street area as a Gateway to Yakima. 18. Sianators to Agreement. This Agreement represents a contrac- tual relationship between Union Gospel Mission and member signatory of Yakima Gateway Organization. YGO signators shall execute this Agreement and the original shall be maintained in the offices of their counsel, Jerome a. Aiken of Meyer, Fluegge & Ter -they, Q+ . S . , 230 South�adStreet, Yakima, Washing- ton, 98901. The signators shall be disclosed only to James C. Carmody of Velikanje, Moore & Shore, Inc., P.S., 405 East Lincoln Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98901 (counsel for UGM), and to UGM officers and the Executive Committee of the UGM Board. It is agreed that James C. Carmody and UGH shall not disclose the names of such signators to third parties except as necessary to proceed with legal enforcement actions hereunder. 19. Attorney's Fees. Should it be necessary for either party to invoke the aid of a court to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party therein, in addition. to costs alloyed by law, shall recover a reasonable sum as attorneys fees, all of which the other party agrees to pay. 20. Mutual Cooperation. All signators to this Agreement, for both no and UGM covenant and agree to implement and comply with the spirit end intent of this Settlement Agreement in good faith. UN/ON GOSPEL MISSION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT 4 jce-c\Qaso\ionisOtali rim+.sa 4.7 OTHER SIGNATORS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ACccAdall EXHIBIT "B" (Table 4-1, YMC 15.04.030 – Changes shown in legislative format) Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses ("Health and Social Service Facility" Component) HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) R- R- R- B- B- 1 1 1 M- M- SR 1 2 3 1 2 HB SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Treatment Centers For Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Boarding House (*) 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 Halfway House (*) 2 3 3 Group Homes (more than six), Convalescent and Nursing Homes (*) 3 2 — 2 — 2 3 3 2 Mission ( *) — — — — — — 2 2 NOTES: * Refers to definition in YMC Chapter 15.02 1 = Type (1) Permitted Home Occupation 2 = Type (2) Review and Approval by the Administrative Official Required 3 = Type (3) Review Public Hearing and Approval by the Hearing Examiner Required (] = Not Permitted 4 EXHIBIT "A" (Table 4-1, YMC 15.04.030) Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses ("Health and Social Service Facility" Component) HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) R- R- R- B- B- 1 1 1 M- M- SR 1 2 3 1 2 HB SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Treatment Centers For Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Boarding House (*) 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 Halfway House (*) 2 3 3 Group Homes (more than six), Convalescent and Nursing Homes (*) — 3 — 2 — 2 — 2 — 3 3 2 Mission (*) — — — — 2 2 NOTES: * Refers to definition in YMC Chapter 15.02 1 = Type (1) Permitted Home Occupation 2 = Type (2) Review and Approval by the Administrative Official Required 3 = Type (3) Review Public Hearing and Approval by the Hearing Examiner Required [ ] = Not Permitted ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — "MISSION" USES TXT#001-15, SEPA#007-15 Applicant: File Numbers: Site Address: Staff Contact: CHAPTER AA CHAPTER A CHAPTER B CHAPTER C CHAPTER D CHAPTER E Yakima City Council Public Hearing May 19, 2015 EXHIBIT LIST City of Yakima Planning Division TXT#001-15, SEPA#007-15 Citywide Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner Table of Contents Draft Ordinance YPC Findings of Fact & Recommendation to City Council SEPA Checklist Supplemental Information Public Notices Public Comments ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — "MISSION" USES TXT#001-15, SEPA#007-15 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER AA Draft Ordinance AA -1 Draft Ordinance 05/19/2015 AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2015 - relating to land use; amending Section 15.02.020 of the Yakima Municipal Code to add definition of mission use, and amending Table 4-1 of Section 15.04.030 of the Yakima Municipal Code designating such use as a Class (2) use only within the GC General Commercial, CBD Central Business District, and M-1 Light Industrial zoning districts of the City of Yakima. WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted ordinances establishing zoning districts within the City of Yakima, defining certain land uses, and designating such uses within the zoning districts, all as codified in Title 15 of the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC); and WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Ordinance No. 2014-027 implementing a moratorium on the acceptance of applications for, processing and issuance of, land use approvals and permits for "mission uses" within the SCC Small Convenience Center zoning district pending adoption of a comprehensive regulation governing such uses; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Yakima has conducted meetings and a public hearing on March 25, 2015 pursuant to notice, and after consideration of all comments, evidence and testimony presented has presented a recommendation, supported by appropriate findings of fact and conclusions of law adopted April 8, 2015, to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Planning Commission supports the amendment of YMC 15.02.020 to add a definition of "mission" use, and to amend Table 4-1 of YMC 15.04.030 to allow such use as a Class (2) use only within the GC General Commercial, CBD Central Business District, and M-1 Light Industrial zoning districts of the City of Yakima; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that such recommendation is supported by previous interpretations of record by the hearing examiner as set forth in In re: Union Gospel Mission, City No. UAZO-Interp. No. 1-92, Examiner No. 192-5-2 (Lamb, Feb. 27, 1992); and In re: Modification of Interpretation, Union Gospel Mission, Interpretation No. 2-95, Examiner No. 195-5-27 (Lamb, June 9, 1995); and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that YMC 15.02.020 should be amended to add a definition of "mission" use consistent with the definition previously formulated by the hearing examiner, and that Table 4-1 of YMC 15.04.030 should be amended to allow such use as a Class (2) use within the GC General Commercial, CBD Central Business District, and M-1 Light Industrial zoning districts of the City of Yakima; and 1 DOC. INDEX # WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the amendments described above are in the best interest of residents of 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. The recommendation of the City of Yakima Planning Commission as described above is received, together with the Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in support thereof, which Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are hereby adopted by the City Council. Section 2. YMC 15.04.020 is hereby amended to add a definition of land use for "mission" use to read as follows: "Mission" means a facility typically owned or operated by a public agency or non- profit corporation, providing a variety of services for the disadvantaged, typically including but not limited to temporary housing for the homeless, dining facilities, health and counseling activities, whether or not of a spiritual nature, with such services being generally provided to the public at large. Section 3. Table 4-1 of YMC 15.04.030 ("Health and Social Service Facility" component) is hereby amended to provide that mission uses are Class (2) uses only within the GC General Commercial, CBD Central Business District, and M-1 Light Industrial zoning districts within the City of Yakima, and not allowed within any other zoning districts, all as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and with such changes shown in legislative format as set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 4. 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. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 19th day of May, 2015. ATTEST: Micah Cawley, Mayor City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: 2 DOC. INDEX # AA -I EXHIBIT "A" (Table 4-1, YMC 15.04.030) Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses ("Health and Social Service Facility" Component) HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) R- R- R- B- B- 1 1 1 M- M- SR 1 2 3 1 2 HB SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Treatment Centers For Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Boarding House (*) 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 Halfway House (*) 2 3 3 Group Homes (more than six), Convalescent and Nursing Homes (*) 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 Mission (*) 2 2 NOTES- * Refers to definition in YMC Chapter 15.02 1 = Type (1) Permitted Home Occupation 2 = Type (2) Review and Approval by the Administrative Official Required 3 = Type (3) Review Public Hearing and Approval by the Hearing Examiner Required [ ] = Not Permitted 3 DOC. INDEX # AA -I ._ EXHIBIT "B" (Table 4-1, YMC 15.04.030 – Changes shown in legislative format) Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses ("Health and Social Service Facility" Component) HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) R- R- R- B- B- 1 1 1 M- M- SR 1 2 3 1 2 HB SCC LCC AS GC CBD RD 1 2 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY Group Homes (six or fewer), Adult Family Home (*) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Treatment Centers For Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Boarding House (*) 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 Halfway House (*) 2 3 3 Group Homes (more than six), Convalescent and Nursing Homes (*) — — 3 — 2 — 2 — 2 — 3 3 2 Mission (*) — — — — 2 2 — NOTES: * Refers to definition in YMC Chapter 15.02 1 = Type (1) Permitted Home Occupation 2 = Type (2) Review and Approval by the Administrative Official Required 3 = Type (3) Review Public Hearing and Approval by the Hearing Examiner Required [] = Not Permitted 4 DOC. INDEX # AA -- _ ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — "MISSION" USES TXT#001-15, SEPA#007-15 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER A Findings of Fact & Recommendation to City Council A-1 Findings of Fact and Recommendation to City Council 04/08/2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planning Division 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor Yakima, Washington 98901 Phone (509) 575-6183 • Fax (509) 575-6105 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • http://www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/ YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO YMC 15.02 DEFINITIONS, AND TABLE 4-1 PERMITTED LAND USES ADDING THE USE OF "MISSION" TO THE CITY'S URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE APRIL 8, 2015 WHEREAS The City of Yakima Hearing Examiner established a use and definition for a "Mission" in two Use Interpretations in 1992 and 1995 (City of Yakima Interpretations INT#1-92, and INT#2-95). Defining a "mission" as "...a facility typically owned or operated by a public agency or non-profit corporation, providing a variety of services for the disadvantaged, typically including but not limited to temporary housing for the homeless, dining facilities, health and counseling activities, whether or not of a spiritual nature, with such services being generally provided to the community at Targe."; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima Hearing Examiner also provided via the previous interpretations, that a "mission" should be allowed in the General Commercial (GC), Central Business District CBD), and Light Industrial Zoning Districts (M-1) as Class (2) Uses requiring Type (2) Review; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima recognized that it did not have adequate zoning controls in place to appropriately site a mission or other homeless service, thereby adopting a 6 -month moratorium on October 21, 2014, (ORD No. 2014-027) regarding operation of mission, community center, boarding house, comprehensive community health center, and multi-purpose community center uses in the Small Convenience Center (SCC) zoning district; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima City Council directed that the Yakima Planning Commission draft development regulations which appropriately regulate uses such as missions, community centers and mixed use building, boarding houses, comprehensive community health centers, and multi-purpose community centers; and WHEREAS On October 22, 2014, prior to the moratorium becoming effective Yakima Neighborhood Health Services requested an interpretation for a proposal to operate a community center providing public assistance services in the form of a food bank, health and social services, Laundromat facility, and temporary homeless warming shelter in the SCC zoning district; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission held study sessions to review and discuss the City Council moratorium, and issue of mission, community center, boarding house, comprehensive community health center, and multi-purpose community center uses in the SCC and other Code Administration (509) 575-6126 • Planning (509) 575-6183.Office of Neighborhood & Development Services (. Yakima DOC. INDEX #A -I zoning districts of the City on: December 10, 2014, January 14, 2015, February 11, 2015, and February 25, 2015; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission gave direction at its February 25, 2015, meeting that it had sufficient opportunity to review the Hearing Examiner's interpretations, mission definition, permitted zoning designations, and district intent statements, and requested that City Planning staff schedule the public hearing for consideration of the Hearing Examiner's use interpretations; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima last amended the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance in January 2015; and WHEREAS Proposals to amend the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (YUAZO) follow the City's established process in YMC § 15.23.020(B) and YMC Title 16. WHEREAS Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(1) the City is required to regularly take legislative action to review and revise its development regulations in accordance with the Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS Under the provisions of YMC 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission is responsible for the review of amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and for recommending to the City Council the approval, modification or denial of each amendment; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima Planning Commission is charged with periodically reviewing all zoning and use interpretations issued by the City of Yakima Hearing Examiner under YMC 1.42.030 to consider their inclusion or exclusion from the Yakima Municipal Code; and WHEREAS Public notice of these amendments was provided in accordance with the provisions of YMC § 15.11.090, and YMC § 16.05.010 — 050. All property owners within three hundred feet of an SCC zoning district were mailed a Notice of Public Hearing on March 6, 2015, a legal ad in the Yakima Herald was also published on March 6, 2015; and WHEREAS The City of Yakima Planning Division initiated Environmental Review for this proposal on March 5, 2015, both preparing a State Environmental Policy Act Checklist (SEPA), and issuing the Notice of Application and Environmental Review on March 9, 2015. Environmental Review of this proposal is scheduled to be concluded prior to consideration by the Yakima City Council; and WHEREAS The recommendation for these amendments are based upon the criteria specified in YMC §§ 16.10 040 and 15 22.050; and 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Findings and Recommendations 2 DOC. INDEX # A - l WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission reviewed the district intent statements and development standards of the CBD, GC, M-1, SCC, and LCC zoning districts (listed below) to determine if the use of a "Mission" and "Community Resource Service Center" are appropriate; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission held its required open record public hearing on March 25, 2015, providing opportunity for the public to comment on the draft amendments; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission heard from twelve members of the public regarding the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS After hearing from the public, the Yakima Planning Commission deliberated on the amendments proposed for incorporation into YMC § 15.02 Definitions, and YMC § 15.04 Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses as identified below: "Mission": 1 The Planning Commission found that the "Mission" use as defined by the City's Hearing Examiner's 1992 and 1995 decisions appropriately defined a "Mission"; 2. The definition of a "Mission" meets the zoning district intent statements of the General Commercial (GC), Central Business District CBD), and Light Industrial Zoning Districts (M-1); and 3. The Class (2) Review process is the appropriate level of review in the above mentioned zoning districts; and WHEREAS The Planning Commission by unanimous vote recommend: 1 Approval of the "Mission" Text Amendment request as set forth in the Hearing Examiner's 1992 and 1995 decisions; and 2. That the proposed "Community Resource Service Center" Text Amendment should be separated from consideration of the "Mission" use, and scheduled for a study session on April 8, 2015, as the proposal did not contain sufficient information to be appropriately reviewed; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission concluded its consideration of the "Mission" Text Amendment on March 25, 2015. Now therefore, the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings and recommendations to the Yakima City Council: Based upon a review of the information contained in the City of Yakima Hearing Examiner's 1992 and 1995 Unclassified Use Interpretations, (City of Yakima Interpretations INT#1-92, and INT#2-95), City of Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2025, Yakima Neighborhood Health's supplemental information, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Findings and Recommendations 3 DOC. INDEX # A -I public hearing held on March 25, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The amendment proposal to establish, further regulate or permit the use of "Mission" as defined by the City of Yakima Interpretations INT#1-92, and INT#2-95, and considered by the City of Yakima Planning Commission at its March 25, 2015, public hearing within the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The requested change is consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The City of Yakima Planning Commission has studied the proposed issues and finds that the proposed ordinance amendment will not have an adverse consequence for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. There are no regionally significant issues known related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments, and/or zoning amendments. This proposal meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will provide appropriate land use controls which direct service providers of the homeless populations of Yakima to appropriate zoning districts within the City of Yakima that have the least impact on surrounding business, and residential neighborhoods. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS a) The text amendment impacts the Central Business District, General Commercial, and Light Industrial zoning districts of the City. b) No significant adverse environmental impacts have been identified by the approval of the amendment request. c) The requested text amendment to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance is supported by the City of Yakima's Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2025. d) The amendment to the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, which includes, but is not limited to, a new definition in YMC § 15.02, and addition of a new land use category to YMC § 15.04 Table 4-1 Permitted Uses. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of the text amendment to the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Title 15, Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Having made the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions, the Planning Commission hereby renders its 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Findings and Recommendations 4 DOC. INDEX # A - I RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL The Planning Commission of the City of Yakima, having received and considered all evidence and testimony presented at public hearing, and having received and reviewed the record herein, hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Yakima APPROVE the zoning Text Amendment application (TXT #001-15 & SEPA #007-15), and accompanying ordinance. RECOMMENDED this 8th day of April, 2015. By:A !�, - Coq% ).,-- a..a F„,74,_ Dave Fonfara, Chairman Yakima Planning Commission 2015 Yakima Planning Commission Findings and Recommendations 5 DOC. INDEX # ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — "MISSION" USES TXT#001-15, SEPA#007-15 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER B SEPA Checklist B-1 SEPA Checklist 03/05/2015 I.L7 - ) -:.'1,.,‘ )17-}) •;.:.:::-.":1 ----N-Z.:7_:::;:--74/ -- LAND USE APPLICATION CITY OF YAKIMA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 129 NORTH SECOND STREET, 2ND FLOOR, YAKIMA, WA 98901 VOICE: (509) 575-6183 FAX: (509) 575-6105 INSTRUCTIONS '413:LEASE;READ FIRST';"Pleak-We;;VOinTktilli'aiiiWeiS cleirbil',',:},-. Answer all questions completely. If you have any questions about this form or the application process, please to bring all necessary attachments and the required filing fee when the application is submitted. The Planning application unless it is complete and the filing fee paid. Filing fees are not refundable. This application consists of four parts. PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION AND PART IV - CERTIFICATION PART II and III contain additional information specific to your proposal and MUST be attached to this page to ask a Planner. Remember Division cannot accept an are on this page. complete the application. PAATTPGENFINFORMATI-- - ,-..;',:-itTili.:V::'7ARI.171,01:,ZP.v;::Y1-ri''':-IfiT::fi.'?::,f":;Rri7A‘,"i-2.7affElag.37.24111:AiS545.;.-.ii. 1. Applicant's Name, Address, And Phone Number Name City of Yakima Planning Department Street 129 North Second Street City Yakima ST WA Zip 98901 Phone (509) 575-6183 2. Applicant's Property Interest Check One Owner Agent Purchaser Other: Local Goverment II II • 0 3. Property Owner's Name, Address, And Phone Number (If Other Than Applicant) Name Street City ST Zip Phone ( ACfretaVED 4. Subject Property's Assessor's Parcel Number(s): Parcels within the boundaries of the City of Yakima city limi0. 5. Property Address: N/A MmatiATNYR o5 6. Legal Description of Property. (if lengthy, please attach it on a separate document) N/A com OF YAKIMA 7. Property's Existing Zoning: ITYDEVEL200P1P5,9Frvi 4. SR R-1 R-2 R-3 ' B-1 0 B-2 HB SCC 0 LCC 0 CBD 0 GC 0 AS ' RD 0 M-1 0 M-2 8. Type Of Application: (Check All That Apply) MI Administrative Adjustment 0 Environmental Right -of -Way Vacation Transportation Non -Conforming Type 3 Modification by Use Plan Amendment Checklist (SEPA) Concurrency Structure/Use Hearing Permit Examiner Zoning Ordinance • Easement Rezone Shoreline Critical Variance Amended Binding Planned Release Areas Plat Site Plan Development • Type (2) Review M E • Type (3) Review IM II II Short Plat II III MI Long Plat M II MI Admin. Modification • Interpretation MI II Appeal • Temporary II • Home Occupation • Comp • Amendment • Short Plat Exemption: ii Other: PART II - SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION, PART III - REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:k-VARTIV' NARRATIVE -4 - : 9. SEE ATTACHED SHEETS PART V - CERTIFICATION 10. I cert that the information on this application y -1)11:•ft j 41,4k4„;„4,41 la..., Id. , 1) i ..614.•- AL..: ..., Alm ad,..._... and the required - . /0 Zotre,41,20,....at iina,uttlf", attachments are true and correct to the .3 ---- I, — 1 S best of my knowledge. P '/IIPERTY OWNER SIGNATURE DATE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE ONLY Revised 12-08 Notes: FILE # DATE FEE PAID RECEIVED BY Amount Receipt No. Hearing Date DOC. INDEX # ig; ---N Yil -:it 44 • 11.7-) .4 'N, .L,1t., N- • •;'--..7-•.1:!;,--:-.''' ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) (AS TAKEN FROM WAC 197-11-960) YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.88 K1440-0—§tiaditektiVi7iF,WW41.'4„4C-1 '' "' '' ,::'";=,-TiF4Lix,5:7e4',:''''';',F7-SWt ' i:,„,,,,„ The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), RCW Ch. 43.21C, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. IlCignifjettok§Riii:irefe--- This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. ifq,brA1000#07015W0WifPW;k0,$.4.1VVtAtillg,53.1'.Vt.47162:4A4y Complete this checklist for non -project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For non -project actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. zvirryAmf r .7` `J..4 4-A)rpkG'Jo7u:pA—"'Wqrmpv:k–"'''"fi.;„k3iv:,Z(fli-S61., IlliejWiiifiriplikVAIVr',„,' ,' 1. Name Of Proposed Project (If Applicable): City of Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance "Mission & Community Resource Service Center" Permitted Land Use Amendments. 2. Applicant's Name & Phone: City of Yakima Planning Department, 509-575-6183. 3. Applicant's Address: 129 North Second Street, Yakima, WA 98901. ::ITA,AE:R:CF:#11,:ta: 4. Contact Person & Phone: Jeff Peters at (509) 575-6163 0 5 2015 CO: 5. Agency Requesting Checklist: City of Yakima LAY' I Y DEVELQ PMENT 6. Date The Checklist Was Prepared: March 5, 2015. 7. Proposed Timing Or Schedule (Including Phasing, If Applicable): N/A 8. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain: Not at this time. DOC. INDEX # , : ?Qoi �; ,'Ci" ,�^ ,�� -�# a ' -1 .. 7-/ ..'^-,4.7=',...-;;"7 LAND USE APPLICATION CITY OF YAKIMA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 129 NORTH SECOND STREET, 2ND FLOOR, YAKIMA, WA 98901 VOICE: (509) 575-6183 FAX: (509) 575-6105 r INSTRUCTIONS` E R PLEASEAD FIRST )Please.type or print lictiiaanswers?clearl "M` 'T :' Y3" 1 " w' Answer all questions completely If you have any questions about this form or the application process, please ask a Planner Remember to bring all necessary attachments and the required filing fee when the application is submitted. The Planning Division cannot accept an application unless it is complete and the filing fee paid. Filing fees are not refundable. This application consists of four parts. PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION AND PART IV - CERTIFICATION are on this page. PART II and III contain additional information specific to your proposal and MUST be attached to this page to complete the application. PAR<T.;I; n -GENERAL °INFORMAT g =:: , - ;. -;; u . x <, ; _: #-, f r.x< � `= :.., '4.3 4 . � . �;,; � •> .. , _ •_� ,�_, . ��, Wiz.. y '�' ION.7 . -�.•,• � .c , .,. . `,� • � .�:�.�v �� «�� ,iar �. nz"��<�., 1. Applicant's Name, Address, And Phone Number Name City of Yakima Planning Department Street 129 North Second Street City Yakima ST WA Zip 98901 Phone (509) 575-6183 2. Applicant's Property Interest Check One • Owner • Agent ■ Purchaser ►i4 Other Local Goverment 3. Property Owner's Name, Address, And Phone Number Name (If Other Than Applicant) Street City ST Zip Phone ( 4 Subject Property's Assessor's Parcel Number(s): Parcels within the boundaries of the City of Yakima city limitsq � tg� CEUV 5. Property Address: N/A MARo (`, 6. Legal Description of Property. (if lengthy, please attach it on a separate document) N/A ®�, 7 Property's Existing Zoning: i& ii'® OEVELOP1tp N ° ►,1 SR ® R-1 .1 R-2 R-3 B-1 /1 B-2 L HB ►.1 SCC I. LCC L CBD J GC ►1 AS RD I., M-1 M-2 8. Type Of Application: (Check All That Apply) • • ■ ■ • • • ■ • Administrative Adjustment Type (2) Review Type (3) Review Short Plat Long Plat Admin. Modification Appeal Home Occupation Short Plat Exemption: .1 ■ ■ • • • • ■ Environmental Checklist Right -of -Way Vacation Transportation Concurrency Non -Conforming Structure/Use Type 3 Modification Interpretation by Hearing Temporary Use Permit Comp Plan Amendment (SEPA) • • IN • • Examiner ■ • ■ ►Z/ Other: Zoning Ordinance Easement Release Rezone Shoreline Critical Areas Variance Amended Plat Binding Site Plan Planned Development Amendment PART II - SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION, PART III - REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS, & PARVIV -NARRATIVE-` a 9. SEE ATTACHED SHEETS PART V - CERTIFICATION , -, w - �... 6.4 :' „ .a • . - 10 I cert' -�t}h-at the information on this application and the required attachments are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. fr - 1„i , __ • _ : .1.),,,,c4,,,,„,4# 3 -- Im- 1 S- _ ; P 'ie PERTY OWNER SIGNATUREm DATE ! FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE ONLY Revised 12-08 Notes. FILE # DATE FEE PAID RECEIVED BY Amount Receipt No. Hearin Date 9. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal: None. 10. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain: None pending 11. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known: SEPA determination, City of Yakima Planning Commission Public Hearing, and City Council Approval. 12. Give a brief, but complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.): This proposal includes amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance sections 15.02.020 Definitions & 15.04 Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses. The two amendments are to incorporate the City of Yakima Hearing Examiner's Unclassified Use Interpretations of 1992 and 1995 defmition for a "Mission", permitted zoning districts (Central Business District, General Commercial, and Light Industrial), and a proposal for a new definition of a "Resource Service Center". 13. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your pro- posed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.: City limits. RECEPVED MAR 0 5 2015 CO OF YAKfMiA �}'�gp{'� CfMMl I N! r ) F F1 1 4PAArP 1T B: ENVIRONMENTAL` ' `i _i �- iP�'-#i#r2:' ELEMENTS (To lie coffipleted=hythe applicantG �'" a , eta .rr. 4tfi .� Y ) F3 d 4..bq �-� {Ti � 4 ,w:'x l� 3c < �x .. . �; i5' .r 'S ace=•Reered "foie 2 .. -, ` ...`pi Agency Comments; o,; 1. Earth a. General description of the site (✓ one): ❑ flat ❑ rolling ❑ hilly ❑ steep slopes ❑ mountainous ❑ other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? N/A. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. See United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of Yakima County Area Washington DOC. INDEX # B: ENYIRONMENTVAI FUME T C''" ii -_ ,,, iPt -. ,.x,;.. _... N. Sp(Tb'6e,coiaipleted�tiy-ttie>applicant - $ ` ''' }4''# 4.,,:,.�3:3.e�glgt,,c��,,�k, ,. �. �. =%- ;.x _..) �{-• T.. # '� ;», sii .fa3. i7'. F; ..�.t ib. A' :'-r, jk4S Y .' �,.zr�:: ,..: .;,,.,:.,.�..�� .,.:.a.,.. - kY....k_ �.R s iii( _ .�.8 .o, _Space Reserved for:. y-a`.:iSa,y1?it :. ,c�-."'tr Agency.,Commentsa: d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. See United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of Yakima County Area Washington e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. None f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use'? If so, generally describe. N/A mAR 0 5 2015 CM, oF g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: N/A 2. Air COU 17 or YAK/119A PMENT a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N/A. b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N/A. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A 3. Water a. Surface: 1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. N/A 2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. N/A 3. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or re moved from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. N/A DOC. INDEX # 9. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal: None. 10. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain: None pending 11. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known: SEPA determination, City of Yakima Planning Commission Public Hearing, and City Council Approval. 12. Give a brief, but complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.): This proposal includes amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance sections 15.02.020 Definitions & 15.04 Table 4-1 Permitted Land Uses. The two amendments are to incorporate the City of Yakima Hearing Examiner's Unclassified Use Interpretations of 1992 and 1995 definition for a "Mission", permitted zoning districts (Central Business District, General Commercial, and Light Industrial), and a proposal for a new definition of a "Resource Service Center". 13. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your pro- posed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist.: City limits.f: E EIVE D MAR i) 5 2015 CITY OF Y/iUM 1alMMil iNil Y I1F PI (1W -M -r ..�'.EN lliO--NMENTLELEMENTS`Torb co.mp-k e - y.-^happ-iat).._.. � �4 :4�,.h7��:;��=� - 'f Slair WOK oc5 gencyCommns:. 1. Earth a. General description of the site (✓ one): ❑ flat ❑ rolling ❑ hilly ❑ steep slopes ❑ mountainous ❑ other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? N/A. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. See United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of Yakima County Area Washington frENYIRONMENTAL EI;EMENTsrVberediffii tedEsliy t -OD/Waft ' �, %'"40r ; r NI �..pr.`;:�,;l; �a {� 4, �g :1.° �.. ---- ter,.;., e*"., ; * w. ;�.o}n,� x',,a,-ms`s ^(p� '' ' 1 2"� y y.. G' '" #a.h, ' b . �)5� `.s =R"�.''`x Y' .'t•' +�` 4., W WYJ «a?� y `$ � , ��ti-: �a.��F.r� Space, Reserved" for Nc tcom ,.Agency�Comments, 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. N/A 6. Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. N/A it 'leePps et) M A� 0 a 20/5 b. Ground: 1. Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A 2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. N/A C�'9�%ll c. Water Runoff (including stormwater): of((4, LV ELOPI airr 1. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. N/A 2. Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. N/A 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: N/A 4. Plants: a. Check (1) types of vegetation found on the site: Deciduous Tree: '1 Alder 1i1 Maple I Aspen ❑ Other Evergreen Green: '1 Fir /,1 Cedar /./ Pine ❑ Other 11 Shrubs Grass ' Pasture Crop Or Grain ❑ Other Other Types Of Vegetation: b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? None c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are minor amounts of threatened or endangered species know to live in or around the city limits of Yakima, however this proposal does not involve any change to the land. DOC. INDEX # �� f -r' .t _s=. _�.��: .y' ..- . ».,�t_ '-a;:.sx-»s�. :a..,.-_. serR.>;5:�rc � ::..:,_.• nB; ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTSw' o iyiiii eted;b. g }r -. ., P._ Y,the appbcant); �r�>Y -r �E- �ti'` F "��::'r`=f"�t r','". .t-. -.,�. c'.,, :- fix.,, s ../ •'� r :;}^ ;'s,a��i^��} "f?'N`.i' v',�r'�. a •rYt jy�a ar,c✓3;ron��-,r„ r .-_gni, �ya`a• �. aha" � f.,yy€%•� L.;K., '�c$' ?<�:.�• X"5'T' �li*e "?e�'•-` «'r<:&#L � '..L..Lit y' n�� CSS CS �� '�A�`+-�'tlpv ,..�.a......... ,........�:;., �.�_ rv. ��; ..e=_.�. .<., ... ,a�,. ..+�•�,• �trr,.. 3Y `SpaceReserved for, ,z- 'rG.; i.:r.' �iwr Ate: �:p :"-.1, � enc „=ommen 4 YAC tJ . or habitat, and is considered non -project. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A 5. Animals: a. Check (✓) any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: /1 Hawk ►I4 Heron I Eagle /ZISongbirds ❑ Other Mammals: ❑ Deer ❑ Bear ❑ Elk ►II Beaver ❑ Other Fish: ►'1 Bass Salmon ' Trout ❑ Herring ❑ Shellfish ❑ Other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are minor amounts of threatened or endangered species know to live in or around the city limits of Yakima, however this proposal does not involve any change to the land or habitat, and is considered non -project. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Migratory birds may utilize property within the City limits, however this proposal does not involve any change to the land or habitat, and is considered non -project. r,,��aa MED Ft .__C r, ir- '4� l�� . J :10 A �� A1. :I \:1;:t -1 d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. N/A b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/A c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: N/A 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. N/A Describe special emergency services that might be required.°i�L�rd':�Y N/A cLi�i�?�_ 2. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/A b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area, which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N/A Ii3WENVIlibiftWrt ElirMEArgtrabreorligergiWita*Piela ' ' I ' ' 1 _ ''j''.1;4 ",-4:.",' -2•1'.V:rAX,V.ir,14, .;',1-0,44,74„, ,4,,,i, +.44,, 4,?,,., - --, f - 'F..; .;- 4 , SAM. iliaedictin 444,zx -conkNI-7---,14,-„-, tA.gencyXomments14x or habitat, and is considered non -project. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A 5. Animals: a. Check (1) any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: ' Hawk Heron Eagle i4 Songbirds LI Other Mammals: Deer Bear LI Elk Beaver J Other Fish: Q Bass Q Salmon .0 Trout LI Herring D Shellfish LJ Other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are minor amounts of threatened or endangered species know to live in or around the city limits of Yakima, however this proposal does not involve any change to the land or habitat, and is considered non -project. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Migratory birds may utilize property within the City limits, however this proposal does not involve any change to the land or habitat, and is considered non -project. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A c' MEW° MEN - 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. N/A b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/A c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: N/A 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. N/A 1. Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A 2. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any:Wik\M11:1;19:f51h;2;°:; N/A b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area, which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N/A DOC. INDEX # $ 6B:ENVIItONMVIENTAIJ y'" 'Y" kaR ?T2':Y h "±e d>4 Aa","' N" 3� t ELEMENTS'(To be completed by ,the ap hcani) Vi�t�t''r':A "3�.v .'i' aSpace Reservede for. Agency.0 mme is . s '" .:` . .. 2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. N/A 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: N/A 8. Land and Shoreline Use Rate lif�t MAR o 5 2015 1T�Y OF yAK,r"q DEVE p c Ar a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? N/A b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Many of the properties within the City of Yakima have been used for agriculture purposes in the past. c. Describe any structures on the site. N/A d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The current zoning classifications which are effected by these amendments are as follows: SCC, LCC, GC, CBD, and M-1 f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The Comprehensive Plan designations within the City of Yakima area as follows: Low Density Residential,coM Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, Professional Office, Neighborhood Commercial, Community Commercial, General Commercial, Regional Commercial, CBD Core Commercial, and Industrial. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so specify. N/A — Non -Project Action i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/A j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. N/A 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The existing proposal will modify the above mentioned City of Yakima regulations and land use plans. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A DOC. INDEX # 6-1 B � t- -LAMENT T 0 x . '" -,;°",.li..:- TE EIVIENTS°. o:tie`com leted b: thea licant '4 -, s . .. .s :, .�.. N J.:� - ; ; -.w= c...,sP,:•iew,. X PP �:.) e _y. _ ..h�t h x'� ;.`: 3 e or Spa¢e_:Reserved:;for Agen yGomments`` 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structures, not including antennas; what are the principal exterior building materials proposed? N/A b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A 11. Light and Glare a. What type of Tight or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? N/A b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A REC E'` illr\R :1:01 CO c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control Tight and glare impacts, if any: N/A 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. N/A b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural important known to be on or next to the site. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A 14. Transportation lif! Ei4WOWENTrit ELIMENfsTrikiferolfiffeadibirifietifiiiic N'" '-k, ,,t, l' ' e *i' '1 IS ifi Zgaarelratitt rirP1411'41444r ..--- ^ .Age_neY.:filments 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structures, not including antennas; what are the principal exterior building materials proposed? N/A b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? N/A b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A 14, IECEPIE° i\A AR 0 5 2015 CITY OF 'Y AIWA COMMUNITY DEVELOPM_ c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N/A 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. N/A b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural important known to be on or next to the site. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A 14. Transportation DOC. INDEX # Y .�. _ _ 3�V'�v'9i5"-+5-...�.:f�Ff' ".�'3i' 5.:_i_: f.4:-•:.'�ff`.,: ..... B-NVIRONMENTAL:ELEMENTS o beec m 1 ted b. "'thea h n -' � —'r (T o p e ,, y �pp ca t) ;�� F W+Fri %BWoaA•d?'l ,i- M'° v ,"k3', .s :'•`'Ya:�?� .. f Vi F x_7 • ; ki�?r € : r . _ .: .. `; _ Sy`Knacie.nletgeaserlved for ac l r iaT"x9.att ii e' .m48 Agency;Camments a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. N/A b. Is site currently serviced by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? N/A How many would the project eliminate? N/A ri C Ellvea MAR 0 5 201 - ClTV iU/UlTr REVELOPMrNT d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). N/A e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A `'L 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe: N/A b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity, which might be needed. N/A 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity, which might be needed. N/A rC•SIGNATURE y :o'>ie omp le iii- .ti.•>,��*�;v°;., ;4 :r , to 'b ,theca licant , ty=��,..._.,,��u-_>�;-._.P-:Fn,.u�,�y�.._�:.app-.:a��>��.�:::<m�,.�:��- ,�`�.,:��.�^��,��-� �•�� nz �:.-P - �-�f�-`.��:��;- � ` DOC. INDEX # 8-1 '. ENVIR, ONME ,NT,A.LIELEMENT'SATo'besomple sbrthe„app man '•, ' .; 1 ' :'''iigkr,r,'1,11alti;::P4,1 ' :itrfAIVir ', 'iltkr-,10, ' - 3',„ . WI:Win, '•- -0 .? ;Ak1:11- ,,' 4,!. . „ "--Siiiik6- Rese iTta, rai ,,41%,lattf0 4-.AV.,ctliarteTp4i ' The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. 3 Go, - i 4.- )v. - 47tv C in u PI '4 I.) r'.. v do p vii-en4 Yha.kkaje.v. roperty Owner or Ag t Signature Date Date Sub tted v -,-,t A , .„ ., , , ECEIVED MAR 0 5 2015. GS CO MUNITY DEVELOF1,11ENT 1.-.., , .. ., w,...— _ �......t` _...... _•_ R' deys�.S:kG' i"'.R` T` 33ht76C.¢ikl65 '+w3"' ,. ;;- i' O�TN�ENTp�AL ELEMENTXS (To ATOr pleiATe the apphcani) x � i ?Spaced a es r ved fo �N w t.. a �➢� iN. .`a it W` `5j.'`�^ k * '(°M 'Yr'ta'�'1 ("-r4... '.ICY. .i� { ��A`f !"'x'i�'k •. ��, �•3..; y �1�:� f7�,,.., x ... .i . «fix;. r.e ..,,� VAgencyiComments; The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Jd✓Co.14.1wIuv t4--1 4e_vc,Iop -6n4 rhailAlcie 3 —!o- 1 c(^ 15947EL.A).Clitr&A,036.- roperty Owner or Agent Signature Date SubnlItted i,�PLEA$E CQMPLETESEGTION� `D '0,,,-NTNNEXTµPAaG'-ax'ul£ , r- '�•�� S St ::..r vi i..x. 1�NL ° _ _AS NO PROJECT RMATEDIDIVHIIIE'NAg uNT REIY� ;W s h RECEIVE MAR Q 5 2015 CITY Or `OMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DOC. INDEX # AX, D SITPPI EMENT SHEETS F0][t .f NPR JE TWA TI N '"'" ` _ ''-' O C C. O S ;(To:';be completed: by.rtlie ,,,,,-2,,,,,,,,,.... r,-� -,;,...,,,,,,,i.,,-,-. .,,,,,,,,.-,,k,gz�,; .�r;�-. ,_ ��•e .",,,,,,1 .. - �4,5...�,�.�r.: � �,: -:.-a.,- g:. �:-- Z,-�-z - i'r j 'x, =t� apphcit:)c(O'NOT USE„THET,OLLOWINY,,ORPROJECT=ACLTIONS), _ �e'i ife .. i SpaceEReservs,,c _ �.. � �ar.� _ Agency;Commentsu T Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal or the types of activities that would likely result from the proposal and how it would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. 0 5 20, UFVEL O,p9r, 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? The proposed Zoning Ordinance changes will not affect how land uses discharge to water, emissions to the air, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances, or the production of noise. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: As the proposal will not increase any of the above environmental conditions, no measures to avoid or reduce these conditions have been proposed. CIYi eivi 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposed zoning changes will not affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life as all the proposed changes will not change any existing environmental regulations. a. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: As the proposal will not effect any of the above animal life, no measures to protect or conserve plant and animal life has been proposed. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed zoning amendments do not involve regulations dealing with energy or natural resources. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None proposed. 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks,�iv'v wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The proposed zoning amendments do not propose any change to regulations for el sensitiveareas or areas erfor otavod governmental Popo edeaursto protesuch resources educe impacts are: None proposed. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? No change to land and shoreline uses are proposed. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None proposed 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? The proposed zoning changes would not be likely to increase demand on the transportation or public service system. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None proposed. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposed zoning amendments will not conflict with any local, state, or federal laws, or requirements for the protection of the environment. DOC. INDEX # a-1 C-1 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — "MISSION" USES TXT#001-15, SEPA#007-15 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER C Supplemental Information 1992 Hearing Examiner's Interpretation Decision 02/27/1992 C-2 1995 Hearing Examiner's Interpretation Decision 06/09/1995 C-3 Submittal by Yakima Neighborhood Health Services "City Planning Commission Mission Use Study Session" 03/04/2015 City Planning Commission Mission Use Study Session TxTito a 1—/ S 007 -15 RECEBVE MAR 0 4 2015 CITE OF YA1Q MA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT City of Yakima Planning Commission is currently engaged in review of land use categories and classifications related to services and shelter to our community's homeless population. Our community has actively addressed needs and services for the homeless over the past three decades. This effort has engaged local government, public agencies, private and nonprofit organizations and the citizens. The planning process should be guided by the Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2025 and Homeless Network Ten Year Plan. City Council has placed a moratorium on homeless shelters in the Small Convenience Center (SCC) zoning district and directed The Planning Commission to study the use classifications and provide a recommendation to the City Council. City Staff has prepared and submitted a proposed ordinance based upon a 1992 Hearing Examiner Decision for a "Mission" use classification. The potential uses, however, are more complicated and nuanced than a single category. This is not a "one size fits all issue. City Staff has proposed codification of "two interpretations" regarding the appropriate land use definition and designation associated with uses proposed by Union Gospel Mission.' UGM proposed a large and diverse facility providing services to the homeless. The Hearing Examiner developed a definition known as "mission" which was as follows: Mission means a facility typically owned or operated by a public agency or non-profit corporation, providing a variety of services for the disadvantaged, typically including but not limited to temporary housing for the homeless, dining facilities, health and counseling activities, whether or not of a spiritual nature, with such services being generally provided to the public at large. It is proposed that a "Mission" be allowed as a Class 2 Use in the Central Business District (CBD), General Commercial (GC) and Light Industrial (M-1) Zoning Districts. We will provide comments on the proposal at time of public hearing. The manner of providing services, assistance and shelter to the homeless has evolved and been refined over the past fifteen (15) years. The delivery of services has changed and the zoning ordinance should reflect and allow alternative services. Our community has developed a continuum of care approach which focuses on a single point of contact for accessing services across the multitude of service providers. The facility is designed primarily for provision of A careful review of Examiner's Interpretation with respect to the Union Gospel Mission is critical for a clear understanding of the issues presented in the context of the interpretation. The City of Yakima and Yakima County had historically characterized homeless shelters as "Community Centers" under the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (UAZO) and processed to prior applications based upon that interpretation. Subsequent to the earlier interpretations, Yakima County and City of Yakima amended the UAZO and made Community Centers a Class 1 use within the Central Business District (CBD) and Central Business District Support (CBDS) zoning districts. DOC. INDEX # assistance, resources, outreach and integration of service providers. An incidental or ancillary component provides overnight emergency shelter. We would propose a second use classification as follows: "Resource Service Center" means a mixed use facility providing programs, resources, assistance and temporary shelter to homeless and pre -homeless populations of the immediate community. The facility would serve the immediate needs of the neighborhood and local community. The facility would be much smaller than the "Mission" and have an emergency shelter limit of 50 beds. The primary use of the facility would be to provide programs, resources and assistance to pre -homeless and homeless individuals and would not include medical or dental clinics, in- patient mental health or chemical dependency programs, religious activities or other similar uses. The Community Resource Service Center would be allowed as a Class 2 Use in the CBD, GC, M-1, SCC and LCC Zoning Districts. The placement would require, however, that a need be established with respect to the immediate neighborhood and service area. 2 DOC. INDEX # C -3 3 NARRATIVE DISCUSSION Introduction Any discussion of homeless housing and services evokes a range of emotions, biases, prejudices, and stereotypes. It is important to separate facts from unsubstantiated fears and prejudices. A simple and fundamental beginning proposition is that this is a matter of land use — not who uses the land. An integral component of the assessment is a recognition that the focus is on the use of the land and not the identity of the users. Phillips Supply Co., v. Cincinnati Zoning Bd. Of Appeal, 17 NE 3`d 1 (Ohio 2014) ("this is a zoning case, generally, zoning laws may regulate the use of the land, not the identity of the users"). This state has emphasized that stereotypes and popular prejudices may not form the basis for zoning decisions. Sunderland Family Treatment Services v. City of Pasco, 127 Wn.2d 782, 794 (1995). Planning for services and assistance to homeless are challenging because of stereotypes, prejudices and unsubstantiated biases. The focus is on land use and not the individual using the land. Background on Planning for Homeless Services. Yakima County and City of Yakima have collectively began a coordinated approach to addressing needs of the homeless in our community. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is an association of housing providers, service providers, community leaders, and other interested persons and entities concerned about addressing the chronic, transitional and permanent needs of the homeless. The partners of the Homeless Network of Yakima County developed "a 10 -year Plan to End Homelessness in Yakima County." ("Homeless Network Ten -Year Plan") Attachment A. Yakima County (BOCC Resolution No. 66-2005) and City of Yakima (Proclamation of February 15, 2005) endorsed the Homeless Network Ten Year Plan. The Plan established the following four objectives. • Reduce the number of homeless families • Reduce the number of non -chronically homeless individuals • Reduce the number of chronically homeless individuals • Reduce the number of homeless youth The four objectives were supported by both long-term and short-term strategies. The plan sought to promote coordination and linkage of resources to "...build a comprehensive system to end homelessness and prevent return to homelessness and moving homeless individuals and families beyond shelter to permanent housing and self-sufficiency." Homeless Network has proceeded to implement the plan through its partners. At the center of the Homeless Network 10 -Year Plan is an integral component of the continuum of care structure directed by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The plan provides: 3 DOC. INDEX # C-3 .- --4 This continuum of care approach will streamline the current system so homeless people can move back into society through a coordinated housing and service system that addresses all of their immediate needs. Homeless Network 10 -Year Plan — 5. The structure contemplates a comprehensive system which includes the following: • Outreach, intake and assessment to identify an individual's or families service and housing needs, and link them to appropriate housing and/or service resource. • Emergency shelter and safe, decent alternatives to the streets. • Transitional housing with supportive services to help people develop the skills necessary for permanent housing. • Permanent housing and permanent supportive housing. Homeless Network 10 -Year Plan —10. A critical component in the continuum of care approach is the concept that there be a single point of contact for accessing services. This single point of contact has come to be known as a "Resource Center". The system includes necessary linkages and referral mechanisms designed to facilitate the movement of individuals and families toward permanent housing and self- sufficiency. Homeless Network Ten -Year Plan states: In this methodology case management plays a multi -faceted role. It is the primary means of linking the individual/family in need of services with those services through outreach. It provides continuity to the individual/family throughout the continuum of care process. During this process case managers act as a single point of contact for accessing services across the multitude of service providers. In this role, case managers prevent the duplication of services and identify resources to fill potential gaps in the service continuum. There must be a facility located geographically to address the identified needs. The continuum of care model recognizes that services are a critical element at each stage in the continuum process. Homeless Network 10 -Year Plan —11. Yakima Neighborhood Health Services currently operates two Resource Centers — one in Yakima and one in Sunnyside. The service centers, however, do not currently provide emergency shelters. 4 DOC. INDEX # Emergency Services and shelter acre an integral component of the continuum of care. The provision of emergency services is not, however, an end in itself but rather a vehicle that facilitates the broader services available through the network. Three characteristics must be present in order for emergency services — including emergency shelters — to be effective in this continuum. First, emergency services must be coordinated and integrated with all other homeless services in the continuum. This requires that emergency service providers share resources, not duplicate them. Secondly, the transition from one service to another needs to be seamless and have minimal barriers. This will ensure that a person or family in need of a specific service will not "fall through the gaps." The third and final characteristic is that emergency services — including emergency shelters — must be readily available and assessable by the individual and family in need and by the "continuum of care" service providers. Homeless Network 10 -Year Plan —11. City of Yakima and Yakima County have endorsed this plan and land use policy should seek to develop and accommodate facilities to carry forward this important work. Yakima Neighborhood Services (YNHS) has proposed a land use classification for "Community Resource Service Center" which is designed to implement the continuum of care facility contemplated by the Homeless Network 10 -Year Plan. The definition is as follows: "Community Resource Service Center" means a mixed use facility providing programs, resources, assistance and temporary shelter to homeless and pre -homeless populations of the immediate community. Mainstream services need to be provided at the place of need. That is the reason that there must be a determination that the facility serve the needs of the immediate community. This concept also avoids the fear that shelter and resource facilities will proliferate and be located in areas where there is no established need. Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2025. Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2025 ("Plan 2025') specifically addresses affordable housing and homeless issues. Plan 2025 specifically comments: As an "economically distressed" community, Yakima County has experienced a rapid increase in the numbers of homeless individuals and families as well as a number of those at risk of becoming homeless. These increases are due to above average per capita rates of unemployment, chemical dependency, mental illness, and domestic discord combined with low wages, insufficient incomes and possibly the weather. Plan 2025 Chapter 5 — Housing. The Homeless Network is specifically identified as an association of "...emergency housing providers, service providers, community leaders and other interested persons or DOC. INDEX # 5 C-3 entities concerned about addressing the emergency, transitional and permanent housing needs of the homeless persons and families." Id. Plan 2025 then provides: The Homeless Network is focused on reducing homelessness in Yakima County by 2014 through fundamental changes in both services to the homeless and delivery of needed services to the homeless. This goal will require the coordination of services throughout a countywide integrated system and multi -disciplinary services structure. The Homeless Network currently has a membership of over forty-five local agencies. The proposed definition is designed to implement community planning with respect to provision of resources, services and emergency shelter to the homeless of the community. Plan 2025 Goal 5.1 guides affordable housing choices and adopts the following policies: 5.1.1 Continually monitor affordable housing needs and assist in providing locations for affordable housing as necessary to meet this need. 5.1.2 Support and inventory potential sites for affordable housing development and redevelopment. 5.1.3 Encourage affordable housing development. *** 5.1.5 Encourage the provision of fair share housing opportunities to all economic segments and mixed uses for infill developments. *** 5.1.7 Encourage good faith efforts that the City of Yakima and other local governments not impose regulations that may constitute barriers to affordable housing availability, and appropriate compatible residential densities. These goals and policies support development of emergency and transitional housing in the context of the homeless population. American Planning Association — Policy Guide on Homelessness. American Planning Association ("APA") has published a policy guide addressing issues, planning and legal considerations relating to policies addressing homelessness. American Planning Association, Policy Guide on Homelessness (2003). Attachment B. APA recognizes the need for comprehensive planning and zoning ordinances that recognize the integrated web of services and shelter. The findings adopt the continuum of care planning process mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. APA commented: Further, a more coordinated approach to provide housing and services for homeless people offers a good framework for increasing communication and information sharing among key stakeholders including mainstream agencies and broadens the base for financial support in the homeless assistance network. Note: The seven components, of a full Continuum of Care, are: prevention, outreach and assessment, emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, permanent affordable housing, and supportive services. APA Finding 11.6. Homeless Network adopted this process as reflected in Municipal actions related to both Plan 2025 and Homeless Network Ten Year Plan. The coordination of services is recognized as a planning DOC. INDEX # C -3 6 component: Coordination promotes the efficient use of public funds. The coordination of planning efforts provides a platform for addressing housing needs strategically, with an integrated vision that guides, connects, and communicates a more comprehensive effort. This effort may promote equity by offering a continuum of supportive housing options. APA further recognizes that emergency shelters are essential components in the continuum of care. Shelter should be considered a basic community service. In the wealthiest nation on earth, there is no excuse for people to parish from exposure, but it happens across the nation every day. Short-term shelters get people off the streets and offer the opportunity to access supportive services that can help them to overcome the circumstances and barriers in their lives that prevent them from securing and maintaining permanent housing situations. A shelter is not intended to become, nor should it be a long-term solution to homelessness, but a humanitarian measure that in the interest of public health offers basic protection from harm. It is recognized that the APA "...should oppose neighborhood efforts to thwart housing for the homeless and non -homeless special needs populations on the basis of prejudices and fears concerning property values. It is also recognized that Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA") states "no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity." The court in Olmstad v. L.C., 138 F.3d 893 recognized that regulations ban "separate but equal" approach to accommodating the disabled. Local governments can violate the Fair Housing Act if they deny a reasonable accommodation due to neighborhood fears and prejudices about the homeless and disabled persons. Hearing Examiner "Mission" Use Interpretation. In 1992, John Puccinelli, owner of a downtown restaurant and subsequent member of the Yakima City Council, requested an interpretation regarding land use classification for the Union Gospel Mission. (City No. UAZO-Inter#1-92). Interpretation was undertaken in the context of relocation of the Union Gospel Mission to North First Street, Yakima, Washington. The proposed facility drew considerable public comment and was controversial at the time. The project proposal also contemplated a very large facility with a diverse range of uses, services and housing. City of Yakima and Yakima County had reviewed prior application submitted by Union Gospel Mission for large facilities located both inside and outside the municipal boundaries. Both jurisdictions interpreted and processed the applications as a "Community Center" under the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (UAZO). The earlier processes provided for Class (2) review of the application. Subsequent to the time of the earlier applications, the jurisdictions amended the review process and reclassified "Community Center" from a Class (2) use to a Class (1) use within the Central Business District (CBD) and Central Business District Support (CBDS) Zoning Districts. Hearing Examiner recognized the historic interpretations but recognized a need for public comment and review of the application. Following public hearing, Hearing Examiner established a new land use category called "Mission" which was defined as follows: 7 DOC. INDEX # ; C-3 Mission means a facility typically owned or operated by a public agency or a non-profit corporation, providing a variety of services for the disadvantaged, typically including but not limited to temporary housing for the homeless, dining facilities, health and counseling services, whether or not of a spiritual nature, with such services being generally provided to the public at large. It is important to review the proposed use that gave rise to the zoning interpretation. Hearing Examiner summarized a number of activities as follows: The Mission's primary purpose is the provision of spiritual and material support for those in need. In the past year it has served over 140,000 meals in-house, provided nearly 2,000 boxes of food to the community; provided clothing and other staples, as well as operating two dental clinics, a foot clinic and providing showers in similar facilities. These services are all provided on a non-residential basis and constitute a substantial portion of the services provided by the Mission. The Mission also provides residential facilities. Within the existing facility typically 20 to 30 men and women are provided shelter at times of need. The Mission also provides spiritually oriented assistance to those having difficulty in coping with difficult situations, such as divorce, alcohol, drugs, etc. Information in other applications for relocation submitted by the Mission describe the proposed use as providing food and lodging facilities for homeless men and families; drug and alcohol rehabilitation; ministry and related services. Proposed facilities have included a dormitory and family shelter, dining and kitchen facilities, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and maintenance/repair shops. *** Depending upon its perspective location, the residential aspect of the program could be significantly increased, as reflected in the evidence concerning the proposed Terrace Heights location, in which temporary residential facilities for perhaps 200 individuals were contemplated. As in any business, the current facilities obviously constrain the scope and extent of services which can be provided. One of the Mission's primary objectives is to provide spiritually orientated assistance to help others help themselves. Accordingly, those receiving the benefit of temporary housing at the Mission are not allowed to say in the Mission during the day, and are expected to use that time to seek employment and other assistance. Examiner's Interpretation 2-3. Hearing Examiner discussed a variety of land classifications (e.g. community center, half -way house, group homes, multi -family dwelling units and boarding houses). It was specifically noted that "... [h]otels, for instance, have almost identical activities to the Mission, and are treated as a Class 1 Use. 8 DOC. INDEX # C-3 After reviewing the evidence and ordinance provisions, Hearing Examiner issued the following decision: The activities encompassed by the Mission are consistent with the intent and development standards of both the Central Business District and Central Business District Support zones. Class 2 review is appropriate in order to determine, based upon a specific factual circumstance, if there are any issues which present compatibility concerns. Defining the Mission as a Class 2 Use has the effect of creating a presumption that the use is permitted, but permits some public review. Examiner 's Interpretation 10-11. Community Resource Service Center is a much Tess intensive land use. The smaller scale would dictate review on a Class 1 or Class 2 basis. U\DebbieG\Yakima Neighborhood Health\City Planning Commission.docx 9 Doc. INDEX, # C-3 ATTACHMENT A Doc. INDEX # C -3 BOARD OF YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN THE MATTER OF ENDORSING ) TEN-YEAR PLAN TO REDUCE ) RESOLUTION NO. 66-2005 HOMELESSNESS IN YAKIMA COUNTY ) WHEREAS, an estimated 4,500 Yakima County residents are without safe, permanent housing; and WHEREAS, the Homeless Network of Yakima County is a consortium of 37 providers and consumers focused on reducing homelessness in Yakima County by 2014; and WHEREAS, the Homeless Network of Yakima County believes that a community commitment to carrying out these approaches and strategies will positively impact those who are already homeless as well as those at risk of becoming homeless and by doing so the quality of life can and will be enhanced for individuals, families, and Yakima County as a whole; and WHEREAS, the Homeless Network of Yakima County Plan to Reduce Homelessness in Yakima County by 2014 promotes coordinating and linking resources to build a comprehensive system to end homelessness and prevent return to homelessness and moving homeless individuals and families beyond shelter to permanent housing and self-sufficiency; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Yakima County Commissioners that ( they have read the aforementioned plan and find it to be sound and viable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board endorses the plan and hereby authorizes the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners to sign. Done this Attest: Sandra J. Acosta Deputy Clerk o Ronald F. Gamache, Chairman sse S. Palacios, Commissioner Mic ael D. Leita, Commissioner Constituting the Board of County Commissioners for Yakima County, Washington DOC, INDEX M 7 H 4.1500d T o C L M A. 1 I o lw' '6ALS, an estimated 4,500 Yakima County residents are without safe, decent, and afforda6Th permanent housing; and 'WM= homelessness is a su6stantiaf and pervasive problem that has a powe fu( negative impact on our community and our citizens; and %ism= it is in the best interest of all- 'Yakima residents to see a reduction in the level of homelessness within the City of 'Yakima; and WPM= the J-fomeress Networko f (Yakima County is a consortium of 37 service providers and consumers focused on reducing chronic homelessness in 'Yakima County 6y 2014; and the gComeress Wetworkof (Yakima County has a 'Ten Year Plan to End Chronic .-fomefessness in 'Yakima County 6y 2014 6y coordinating and linking resources to build a comprehensive system that will- 1. end chronic homelessness, and 2. prevent return to homelessness, and 3. move homeless individuals and families 6eyond short-term shelter to permanent housing and self-sufficiency; and '( DIZ a r the (Yakima City Council and the J-fomeless Wetworkof (Yakima County have determined that a united community commitment to carrying out these approaches and strategies will -positively impact those who are already homeless, as welCas those a riskof becoming homeless, and that 6y doing so the quality of fife of individuals andfami(ies, as well as that of the Citizens of the City of 'Yakima and (Yakima County as a whole, can and will be enhanced .9MTKiegieggrfaria 1, Paula'. George, mayor of the City of (Yakima, and on behalf of the City Council do hereby proclaim our support of the goals and strategies expressed in the .J-fomeless Wetworkof'Yakima County Ten 'Year Plan to End Chronic Jfome(essness, and urge all to support their efforts insofar as they are a6Ce. Dated this 15th day of February, 2005 Paul -P. George, UVtayor DOC. INDEX #� C3 d! "The road to homelessness ends with the commitment of the community that everyone is entitled to affordable housing." JA's 7 DEVELOPED BY THE PARTNERS OF THE HOMELESS NETWORK OF YAKIMA COUNpOC, INDEX # --4 TEN YEAR PLAN INDEX PART I: HOMELESS NETWORK YAKIMA COUNTY PROFILE PART II: SECTION 1- EMERGENCY SERVICES SECTION 2 - MAINSTREAM SERVICES SECTION 3 - DATA SECTION 4 - OUTREACH SECTION 5 - SHORTEN HOMELESSNESS SECTION 6 - RAPID REHOUSING SECTION 7 - PERMANENT HOUSING SECTION 8 - SYSTEMS PREVENTION SECTION 9 - INCOME PART III: TEN YEAR PLAN I. HOMELESS FAMILIES II. NON -CHRONIC HOMELESS III. CHRONICALLY HOMELESS IV. HOMELESS YOUTH V. DATA COLLECTION & PLANNING ATTACHMENTS: ATTACHMENT I - DEFINITIONS ATTACHMENT 2 - PLANNING PARTICIPANTS DOC. INDEX # C3 HOMELESS NETWORK OF YAKIMA COUNTY MISSION The mission of the Homeless Network of Yakima County (Network) is to advocate for the homeless people of Yakima County in order to improve the quality of life, increase public awareness of issues of homelessness, impact public policy, and to prevent and end homelessness. The Homeless Network will focus on realizable strategies to VISION move homeless individuals and families beyond shelter to permanent housing and self-sufficiency by looking at a comprehensive range of needs and develop the local capacity to meet these needs. The Network will identify ways of coordinating and linking resources to avoid duplication by involving agencies and individuals currently involved with homeless and involve stakeholders outside of the traditional homeless system with a shared goal of building a comprehensive system to end homelessness and prevent return to homelessness. OPERATING PRINCIPLES The Homeless Network is an association of emergency housing providers, service providers, community leaders, and any other interested person or entity who are concerned about addressing the emergency, transitional and permanent needs of the homeless. The purpose of the Network is: 1. Provide a place to share ideas, concerns and resources applicable to homeless issues and foster collaboration in addressing needs of the homeless. 2. Increase community awareness related to the causes of homelessness, the needs of homeless people and ways to end homelessness through a program of public education and advocacy. 3. Participate in developing and supporting public policy to assist homeless people and work toward ending homelessness. 4. Research and develop resources to support Network and Continuum of Care projects. 5. Develop, implement and annually review county -wide plans to end homelessness. DOC. INDEX # C-3 HOMELESS NETWORK OF YAKIMA COUNTY HOMELESS NETWORK MEMBERSHIP Campbell Farm Providence Health System/Providence House Care Bearers River Rock Consulting Casey Family Programs St. Vincent de Paul Center for Change State of Washington Department of Corrections Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health The Salvation Army of Yakima City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Triumph Treatment Services Community Residential Services Association Union Gospel Mission Ministries Community Volunteers United Way of Yakima County Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Yakima Valley Yakima Association of Churches Diocese of Yakima Housing Services Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless DSHS Region 2 Dept. of Child and Family Services Yakima County Dept. of Community Services DSHS Region 2 Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration Yakima Family YMCA Elmview Yakima Federal Savings & Loan Association EPIC Yakima Health District For A Better Tomorrow Yakima Housing Authority Homeless and Formally Homeless Volunteers Yakima Interfaith Coalition/La Casa Hogar Next Step Housing Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Northwest Justice Project Yakima Public Schools Office of Rural & Farm Worker Housing Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic — N.C.A.C. Oxford House Inc. Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity Parent Trust for Washington Children YWCA of Yakima DOC. INDEX # 4 HOMELESS NETWORK OF YAKIMA COUNTY PLANNING This ten-year plan to end homelessness in Yakima County by 2015 is the end result of a communitywide concern at the growing number of those at risk of becoming homeless as well as actual homeless individuals and families in the county. Towards the goal of ending homelessness, a coalition of over 40 local homeless service providers and involved individuals formed the Homeless Network of Yakima County (Network). Members include: Mental health providers Local government representatives Health care providers Affordable housing providers Shelter providers Substance abuse providers Domestic violence services providers Homeless individuals Correctional representatives Funders Housing finance services Child abuse/neglect service providers Foster care services providers Community developers Veterans services providers Legal services providers As part of the planning process the Network conducted "Point in Time" homeless counts which have provided base -line measurement data on the homeless population. The "Point in Time" data has been used to identify areas of emphasis. Based on these areas, the Network established the following four objectives: Reduce the number of homeless families Reduce the number of non -chronically homeless individuals Reduce the number of chronically homeless individuals Reduce the number of homeless youth Under each of these four objectives the Homeless Network has established four strategies: Housing Prevention Income Health To address each of the four objectives and strategies under the 10 -year plan the Network has identified several activities both long-term and short-term that can be implemented to achieve the goal of reducing homelessness in Yakima County. This continuum of care approach will streamline the current system so homeless people can move back into society through a coordinated housing and service system that addresses all of their immediate needs. The Homeless Network believes that a community commitment to carrying out these approaches and strategies will positively impact those who are already homeless as well as those at risk of becoming homeless. By doing so the quality of life can and will be enhanced for individuals, families, and Yakima County as a whole. DOC. INDEX # C-3 5 HOMELESS NETWORK OF YAKIMA COUNTY Community Service Providers Local Governments HOMELESS NETWORK OF YAKLMA COUNTY Identify Resources 44.01. 1 Identify Gaps in Resources 1 Point in Time Study Determine Needs 1 Prioritize Needs J J J Executive Committee A Legislative Committee I Discharge Committee Il HMIS Committee 11 Planning & Resource Committee Homeless Youth Committee If Commu nications Public Education Committee 6 Public Input ► Development of 10 -year Plan Implement 10 -year Plan DOC. INDEX # C3 Yakima County, Washington • ttl.. is r 5 Yakima Union Gap l M A Mtiidains -Sunnliside et•IF;41;1 try Mabta DOC. INDEX # YAKIMA COUNTY Cot \ i 1 O1 F: RN 1 F:11 Yakima County is the state's second largest county in terms of square miles (4,296 miles) and has the seventh largest population (226,727). It is unique in the State in having the largest concentration of minority populations in the state; over 50 percent of Yakima County's population is individuals of Hispanic background. According to the Office of Financial Management, one-half of the entire state's Native American population lives in the County. Yakima County is also home to the largest population of migrant and seasonal farm workers in the State. According to the Washington Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW) Enumeration Study for Washington State, there are 81,175 migrant and seasonal farm workers, including family members, temporarily resident in Yakima County. The area's economic basis — agriculture and service industries — employs over 60 percent of the working population. Work in these sectors is traditionally low paying, is subject to seasonal employment, and offers little or no opportunities for upward advancement. Full- time occupations that pay more than minimum wage account for less than 13 percent of the work force. Yakima County has been designated an "economically distressed" county by the Washington State Legislature due to the county's chronically depressed economy. Only 22 percent of the land surface is taxable because of a Federal Military Training Center and the Yakama Indian Reservation. Despite the injection of millions of State and Federal dollars in the form of employment and training programs annually for the past 20 years, the county continues to experience severe economic hardships. Nearly 40 percent of the county's population over the age of 16 is not in the work force. Chronic unemployment in the county — which averages between 9 — 11 percent annually - continues to be twice the state average. i'ut't i._1Tlu\s .X1 Risk Unemployment, low wages, chemical dependency, mental illness and insufficient income are established precursors to homelessness. On this basis, all available indicators show that Yakima County has the potential of having a large pool of individuals and families who are at risk of becoming homeless. Living In Poverty Nearly a quarter of Yakima County's population live at or below poverty level. Even among those not in poverty, 42 percent are forced to seek some form of public assistance some time during the year. This is due, in part, to the County's median household income; Yakima County ranks 24th among the state's 39 counties with an annual median household income of $39,022; almost 25 percent below the state average of $51,794. The number of individuals visiting area food banks per 1,000 population in Yakima County is 80 percent greater than the state average (1,897 versus 1,051). Similarly, families receiving Temporary DOC. INDEX # 8 C-3 YAHIMA COUNTY Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is 123.65 per 1,000 in Yakima County compared with the state average of 63.92. Chemical Dependency - Among youth aged 10-17, 23.7 per 1,000 are clients of state -funded chemical dependency programs; this exceeds the state average of 11.09. Among adults this rate is 23.11 per 1,000 compared with the state average of 11.83. Mental Illness - The Washington State Mental Health Division calculates there are in excess of 7,000 Seriously Mentally 111 (SMI) individuals in Yakima County. Of this population 160 have been identified as homeless. CONUtl'IONS FOR i�IOMIFLEssNEss A shortage of affordable housing plays a significant role in homelessness. Less than 1 percent of all housing in the County has been built over the past 10 years despite a population increase of 5 percent. There are 358 housing units available per 1,000 population which is 20 percent lower than the state average. The current homeownership rate in Yakima County is 62.8 percent. Of the available housing units in the County 36 percent are renter occupied units with an average vacancy rate of only 5.5 percent. As a result, housing in the County is in short supply. The lack of housing is most pronounced outside of the county's urban areas. In townships such as Parker and Outlook no new homes have been built in nearly 20 years. This shortage of available housing has put a premium on what housing is available. The average price per home is $125,700 which represents an increase of 33.7 percent over the past ten years. The average monthly rent for a two bedroom home is $596. It requires a median income family to pay over half (55%) of their available income to rent a two bedroom home. Nearly 36 percent of renter occupied households in Yakima County spend 30 percent or more of their available income on rent. As a result, many families live in substandard homes or share a residence with other families. Others, however, become homeless. In Yakima County there are over 450 individuals in emergency or transitional shelters. The need for a community wide approach to reducing homeless is demonstrated by a Point -in -Time survey of Yakima County's homeless population conducted in January 2006. In this survey 1,190 individuals and 801 households were identified as being homeless. 355 were identified as children age 0-17, 800 were between the ages of 18-64, 90 individuals reported that they were either living on the streets or in a car, 92 reported being homeless more than one year. Reasons included 213 unable to pay rent or mortgage, 187 lack of job skills, 175 drug or alcohol use, 147 mental illness, 143 job loss. DOC. INDEX # C-3 9 SECTION 1— EMERGENCY SERVICES In most instances emergency services are the first point of contact between those at risk of becoming homeless or who are already homeless, and a community's social service network. Emergency services by themselves, however, can do little more than alleviate a crisis or emergency situation. Instead, they must be part of a broader scheme to address homelessness. The experience of homeless providers across the country over the past ten years has demonstrated that the most effective in terms of resource use and efficient means of providing homeless emergency services is within the context of a comprehensive continuum of care service model. The effectiveness of this model has been described by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a new tool 'for addressing the problem of homelessness" and incorporated into the McKinney Act. A MODEL FOR SUCCESS HUD has identified the fundamental components of a comprehensive continuum of care system to be: • Outreach, intake, and assessment to identify an individual's or family's service and housing needs, and link them to appropriate housing and/or service resource • Emergency shelter and safe, decent alternatives to the streets • Transitional housing with supportive services to help people develop the skills necessary for permanent housing • Permanent housing and permanent supportive housing - COMPONENTS OF A CONTINUUM OF CARE HOMELESS SYSTEM Outreach Intake Assessment i Emergency Services/Shelter J Ir Transitional Housing 1 10 Supportive Services Permanent Housing Permanent Supportive Housing DOC. INDEX # SECTION 1— EMERGENCY SERVICES "Homelessness is�� An effective "continuum of care" system ktrge, complicated emergency services - is coordinated. It not only include problem that can be the fundamental components identified bys addressed and ended the necessary linkages and referral mechanisms amonalso g only through a these components to facilitate the movement of individual comprehensive, multi- and families toward permanent housing and self - faceted approach sufficiency. It balances available capacity in each of its — HNYCMember key components and provides a framework that is both dynamic and responsive to changing needs over time. In using a "continuum of care" model to address homelessness critical element of each stage in the continuum process. Too often viewed as an end in themselves — � emergency services are a situation there is no longer a "crisis" and there is no need for emergency services are once emergency services have alleviated a particular continued. This is not to say, however, that the conditions that foster been resolved, or that a similar crisis will not occur at someemergency services to be later point din timee . have Three characteristics must be present in order for emergency services - including emergency shelters — to be effective in this continuum. First, emergency coordinated and integrated with all other homeless must be services in the continuum. This requires that emergency "You can not just turnservice providers share resources, not du YOU' head to the Secondly, the transition from one service tlo anothericate hem homeless and pretend to be seamless and have minimal barrier they aren't there. Th needs They that a person or family in need of a specific sersvice will will ure need the focus of the entire communih,' not "fall through the gaps." The third and final characteristic is that emergency services — including — HA'YCMeheber emergency shelters — must assessable by the individual familye in n e and "continuum of care" service providersin need, and by the In this methodology case management plays a multi -faceted role. of linking the individual/family in need of services with those services It provides continuity to the individual/family the family throughoutIt is the primary means continuum of care process. During this process case mangers act as a single point of contact across the multitude of services providers. In this role case managers help revent th duplicated of services as well as idfor accessing services continuum. identifying resources to fill potential ggapspn the serveice Do You knoll ... x11011.111 4, the tneivertcvShelter.Assistance E ( aunty: InYakima > Seises oser 2,W)0 individuals > 700 households Pi 0% isle, 22,111)(1 heli nlk,ht, 11 DOC. C NDEX # SECTION 1— EMERGENCY SERVICES HOMELESS SERVICES IN YAKIMA COUNTY There is currently only one health care provider in Yakima County that specifically targets the homeless. The county is fortunate, however, to have a number of emergency services available to the homeless. Four hospitals — two in Yakima, one in Toppenish, and one in Sunnyside — offer emergency medical care. The countywide County Designed Mental Health Professional (CDMHP) system provides substance abuse or mental health intervention on a crisis basis. Two toll-free bilingual crisis lines provide information about, and make referrals to, critical services available to any caller around the clock. Numerous food and clothing banks are scattered across the county. A family crisis program in Yakima covers the county north of the City of Union Gap; another family crisis program in Sunnyside serves families in need south of the City of Union Gap. Both the Yakima and Sunnyside programs have a limited capability of providing temporary emergency/crisis housing to victims of domestic violence and connecting the victims with other services (i.e. counseling, medical care, etc.) Normally, crisis housing for domestic violence victims ranges from three days to a week. During this time the individual or family's needs are assessed and longer-term housing is arranged is necessary. There are two types of emergency shelter programs for the homeless available in Yakima County. The first type is the "facility based shelter". There are currently three facilities available to any individual/family needing shelter in the county, all of which are located in the City of Yakima. These shelters can accommodate 96 single adults and 166 families for various CHALLENGE: lengths of time, depending on the provider. The second type of shelter program is the "motel voucher" system. There are five voucher programs in the county; two in Yakima, one in Grandview, one in Toppenish, and one in Sunnyside IssLE. Lack of coordination and funding among emergency service providers results in duplicate services and gaps in services Very limited emergency shelter is available to several specialized homeless populations. The Projects for Assistance in Transition for Homeless (PATH) has four crisis beds available for those with mental health problems. The homeless veterans' shelter can provide 12 beds. Other underserved homeless populations include individuals/families participating in substance abuse treatment, individuals with HIV/AIDS, substance abusers who are not in treatment, and homeless youth. Create a coordinated emergency services system that will be adequate to meet the needs of homeless persons in crisis All shelter programs in Yakima County provide information and referrals when they are unable to assist a homeless an individual or family. Providers in upper county report a shortfall of 170 shelter placements a week; in the lower county approximately 60 requests for emergency shelter go unmet weekly. There is currently a limited countywide network to share information among emergency service providers. This is due, in part, to providers having different funding sources,; DOC. INDEX # C-3 12 SECTION 2 - MAINSTREAM SERVICES People often need services, and low-income people must turn to public systems to secure the services they need. Some need services in order to work and earn the money to pay rent. Others need services, regardless of their income, in order to meet their basic responsibilities as a tenant and remain in housing. Public systems also supply medical care, job training, education, mental health treatment, childcare, substance abuse treatment, and transportation. Those systems are almost uniformly overburdened, and in many cases are not keeping up with new demands. These public systems require realistic funding and good policies to address new challenges. Many mainstream service programs unintentionally work against homeless individuals and families who attempt to negotiate these systems. Homelessness is often a function of a mainstream system's inability to deal with issues such as lack of an address and telephone, illiteracy, loss of documentation, and incomplete medical records. For homeless people already beset with crises, navigating the system becomes yet another obstacle to stability. SPECIAL HOMELESS POPULATIONS Special populations of homeless individuals and families or those at risk of homelessness (i.e. veterans, youth, mentally ill - chemically addicted (MICA), individuals leaving institutions, domestic violence victims, etc.) often require multiple, integrated services. Without such services and the ability to readily access them, the homeless will remain without a permanent shelter and those at risk will become homeless. National studies have shown that three types of services are most needed among the homeless populations. 1. Mental health treatment is essential so that people with mental illness can earn money and pay rent, and for those with the most severe illnesses, so they can meet other responsibilities. A great deal of current chronic homelessness can be traced to the lack of a system of community treatment, linked with housing, to replace the system of decreasing beds available in state hospitals due to the closure of units at both Western State Hospital and Eastern State Hospital. Over the last decade there has been a 30 percent decline in the number of people cared for in state psychiatric hospitals. In Yakima County there are over 100 bed units available for mentally ill individuals who would be otherwise homeless. 2. The substance abuse treatment system is facing a severe treatment gap. The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors indicates that 50 percent of those who need treatment receive it. Waiting times for treatment at publicly funded clinics often preclude effective help for those without stable housing. Currently there are 55 beds in halfway or transition housing programs ` DOC. INDEX # "Street We is a culture unto itself' — Network Member 14 SECTION II SECTION 2 - MAINSTREAM SERVICES specifically identified for individuals leaving substance abuse treatment in the County. 3. Childcare is another important service. As welfare becomes less available to low income communities, single parents must work in order to stay housed. Public childcare is especially important for those at risk of homelessness. Homeless parents are less likely to have functioning networks of social supports, such as family members or friends who could care for their children, than are poor parents in general. Nationally, only one out often children who are eligible for child care assistance under federal law receives any help. Homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS must confront several additional issues that further complicate their situation such as access to transportation, medical management, and discrimination. Individuals who are HIV positive or diagnosed with AIDS are required to take medication at certain times with specific foods. Homeless patients generally do not have available food or water to satisfy these requirements. Or, medications may need to be mailed to a home address, further complicating the homeless HIV/AIDS patient's treatment. In Yakima County there are 5 beds and 13 voucher rental assistance slots reserved specifically homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS. ACCESSING REGULAR SERVICES Mainstream health and social service programs are important "People seeking services are often sent funding sources for promoting many services that can help to numerous service people transition from homelessness to stability. For those who qualify Medicaid law defines required services and providers only to learn optional services states can add. Within federal guidelines, at each stop that `we have n states have limited flexibility within Medicaid to define is eligible, what services they can receive, and how muchwho go..... other funds that to ispaid for those services. For both eligibility and services, in — Network Member some instances states can apply for waivers, subject tera o serve additional services. Even when mainstream servvices exist�eth additional inprevento dividuals or homelessness provide or that can help people transition from homelessness to stable permanent houingthese services are not always accessed and utilized. Individuals/families in need of services 15 SECTION II DOC. INDEX # t�C-3 SECTION 1— EMERGENCY SERVICES different reporting requirements, and diverse target populations. Information, therefore, tends to be shared within agencies, not across them. As a result, some providers may not utilize available resources. Similarly, due to the lack of coordination among providers, services are often fragmented with little or not continuity. Consequently, a crisis situation that threatens an individual's or family's housing stability may go unresolved. Did You Know ... Annually, in Y • _CAunl ._ 4.17 individuals were turned 'wa 459 households Were turned away, 13 • DOC. INDEX # 1 SECTION 2 - MAINSTREAM SERVICES must first know that a particular service exists; then they have to know where these services are available. ISSUE: There are no easily assessed entry points for people needing services for homelessness. Going from one service provider to another in order to possibly get the necessary services may be a formidable task; for some — especially those in rural areas such as Yakima County where there is no public transportation to Link out laying areas with urban centers — it is an impossible task. The end result is to give up and accept the inevitable — homelessness. A variety of resources are available in Yakima County to revent homelessness. These are primarily concerned with providing some form of limited, short-term financial assistance. Virtually nothing exists in the way of services that show people how to avoid homelessness or develop the life -skills to maintain stability. The homeless of Yakima face a daunting task of trying to get help. While there are resources available locally, these resources have historically been dispersed among multiple providers, primarily in the upper county. An individual or family at risk of becoming homeless, or who are already homeless, cannot simply "drop in" and automatically and quickly be linked with the necessary array of services. Too often available services are 20+ miles away from the individual/family needing them and there is no way for the individual/family to travel that distance. Establish entry points that provide ail the services necessary to address homelessness The homeless resources in Yakima County are not "user friendly" to homeless people. Without a "user friendly" system, homelessness will not improve in this area. Homeless people will continue to give up due to all the barriers within the present system. r Did You Know ... Among Amon them. for food stamps, onl for ►relfare bene 114, Vation Law Center onHlomelessness and Poverti J Given the currently available resources in the county a primary need is to streamline the system so homeless people can move back into society through a coordinated service system that connects them with all of the necessary services. 16 SECTION II DOC. INDEX # C, -3 SECTION 3 - DATA From the perspective of mainstream society the homeless are almost invisible. Without a fixed residence the homeless are disconnected from local nuclear communities such as families, neighborhoods, and educational systems in which primary social bonds are developed, and the greater society in general. This disconnect separates the homeless individual or family from "normal" social supports. As a result, assessing the need for these supports only occurs in times of a family or individual "crisis". While intervention may resolve immediate issues, the conditions or circumstances that led to a family or individual becoming homeless remain unchanged. Too often the family or individual reverts to homelessness once the immediate crisis has been resolved. THE FACE OF HOMELESSNESS No single set of characteristics can define all homeless individuals or families. Each person or family without permanent, stable housing is unique. Some are veterans, others are in the process of leaving an institution, while still others are Mentally I11 and Chemically Addicted (MICA). There are, however, patterns of behavior that help to identify major types of homelessness. It is important to understand these types of homelessness in an effort to address the problem. I I You Krum ... 1mong the homele,, population natio 11 i 5000 are African- lmerica n 350 are 11 hite 1200 are Ilispanic i 2",, are Nati%e Anne a- 1„; titin \talon n erox Ifon,L1essnci► rind Puy ern The first homeless group to address when seeking to end homelessness is the group that lives within the shelter system itself— the chronically homeless. While the single homeless population represents 50 percent of all homeless, the chronically homeless represent 10 percent of the single homeless population. Few people in this chronic group are likely to ever generate significant earnings through wages. While they may have some income from wages and/or public benefits, they will require long term subsidization of both housing and services to support them. The people who use shelters repeatedly, often called the episodically homeless group, constitute approximately 9 percent of the single population. This population often DOC. 17 SECTION III INDEX # C-3 SECTION 3 - DATA includes victims of domestic violence. This group has a high public cost when housed in shelter because many of its members seem frequently to interact with other very costly public systems, particularly jails, prisons, and hospitals. Many are active substance abusers. The episodically homeless group requires a flexible strategy that addresses both their housing needs (for those with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues both when in treatment and in relapse) and their need for treatment. When they are in treatment, or compliant with treatment requirements (i.e. clean and sober), supportive housing or private sector housing are good options. When they are unable to find acceptable treatment, or unwilling to partake in treatment or treatment regimens, other housing options must be found. Current policies in which episodically homeless people sleep in the street, in shelters, hospitals and penal institutions jeopardize public safety (primarily for them) and/or have high public costs. There are different views about how best to address episodic homelessness. There are those who believe many episodically homeless people are those currently unwilling to engage in chemical dependency or mental health treatment. Therefore they believe it is necessary to create a type of housing that recognizes chemical dependency or mental illness, makes services available, but does not require sobriety or "stability". Models of so-called "low demand" housing exist, and it has further been suggested that low cost hostel or dormitory type housing with daily or weekly rental terms be developed. Others believe that most treatment available for chemical dependency or mental illness is not appropriate for this group (too short term, no follow-up recovery or transitional housing) and that the solution for the episodic group is a sufficient supply of appropriate treatment. Either options, or a mix of options, are probably needed. Those who have relatively short stays in the homeless assistance system exit it and return infrequently, if at all, have been called the transitionally homeless. The majority of families and single adults who become homeless fall into this category, including domestic violence victims. They have had a housing crisis that has resulted in their homelessness. Despite the near universal shortage of affordable housing for poor people, they will find a way to house themselves. Since the homeless system is unable to address the real cause of their problem — the overall shortage of affordable housing — the best course of action is to facilitate their accommodation to this shortage and help them make it more quickly. Nationally, the Housing First approach for most transitionally homeless families has proven to be effective. The focus of this approach is upon getting families very quickly back into housing and linking them with appropriate mainstream services — reducing their stay in housing to an absolute minimum. For families in which the head of household has a chronic and longstanding illness that requires treatment, appropriate services must be attached. In this case attached services must include medical services, housing for family members, followed by an intermediate ISSUE Planning and developing projects that respond to the needs of homeless people in Yakima County 18 SECTION III DOC. INDEX # C -3 SECTION 3 - DATA level of supportive housing. This is also a model for the chronically homeless, single people. law Lack of coordinated local data hinders identifying the scope of homelessness, and effectiv4 accessing available resources For families fleeing an immediate domestic violence situation, a Housing First approach is unlikely to be effective. Such families typically need a period of four to six months in a sheltered and secure environment in order to sever ties with the batterer. A major component of this transition must be the identification of affordable housing available at its completion. Similarly for transitionally homeless single adults, the emphasis should be placed upon facilitating their move to permanent housing. Housing services, case management services, and follow- up services can be effectively utilized to maximize housing stability. The current orientation is to keep people in the system for long periods of time, either because there is no place for them to go (chronically and episodically homeless), or because it is assumed that people are homeless because of some set of personal problems that can be "fixed" by the homeless system (families, transitionally homeless single adults). To end homelessness a different linked to available services. approach can be taken. People should be placed in housing as rapidly as possible and HOMELESS COUNT Any survey or attempt to count of the homeless in the county is, at best estimation. The U.S. Census Bureau acknowledged the logistical difficulties in its count of 300+ individuals using emergency shelters in the City of Yakima. Rural areas south of Union Gap are especially hard to survey; the number of homeless in the lower valley has not been established. Data from the 2006 "Point in Time" homeless count indicates considerable growth in the homeless population in Yakima County. A total of 1265 unduplicated individuals and 940 households were counted as homeless. Of these 355 individuals (28%) were youth 0-17 years of age, 153 (12%) were considered chronically homeless, and 85 (7%) were victims of domestic violence. Of those counted, 160 (13%) suffered from mental health problems, 225 (18%) had a history of substance abuse, with 81 (6%) dually diagnosed (mentally ill and chemically addicted.) Untreated dental disease was found in 102 individuals. On the night the count was conducted, 117 were found out of doors, 20 were found in their cars and 15 living in abandoned buildings. Cfl.4— L– L E' Develop a system to accurately collect, distribute, and coordinate data. This data will be used to access the scope of homelessness, and developing projects that address the needs of homeless people in Yakima County. 19 SECTION I1I DOC. INDEX # C -3 SECTION 3 - DATA The greatest number of homeless was found in temporary housing including emergency shelters 153 (12%), transitional housing 305 (24%) or temporarily staying with family or friends 339 (27%). The National Alliance to End Homelessness acknowledges that "the extent of homelessness may never be known". This difficulty in locating and identifying homeless individuals and families is compounded by the lack of an information and data sharing system among the 20 agencies in Yakima County currently providing services to homeless adults, youth, and families. The lack of such a system compartmentalizes services to the homeless and inhibits the successful use of a "continuum of care" approach to the application of services. It also reduces capacity of these agencies to develop the resources necessary to address the needs of the homeless. Every local government needs solid information on who is homeless, why they became homeless, what homeless and mainstream assistance they receive, and what is effective in ending their homelessness. This information is needed on a city- and county -wide basis, not just a program -by -program basis. This allows trends to be monitored to determine what is causing homelessness, to assess what types of assistance are available to address homelessness, and to fill the resulting gaps. While there are numerous services available to the homeless, these services are not coordinated. Severe limitations on providers' ability to address the needs of the homeless are exacerbated by: • The availability of appropriate accommodations for the number of homeless generally and for families and unaccompanied youth in particular. • The uneven distribution of resources throughout the county. There are significantly fewer services below Union Gap than in the entire City of Yakima. • Long distances between urban centers and the absence of any transportation system beyond the City of Yakima. This often makes the job of connecting homeless individuals and families with available services such as jobs and low- cost housing impossible. (1)id You Know. ... -\mon! the homeless population in 1 ir1.i unty : Y 31'0 are -African-American 50% are .% hite Jo 32% are hispanic 13"/" a a>re Viitikektmerican 1 1.00 \ittrr,md Lan Center (in 11(nnelc'‘stress and Pune rtt / 20 SECTION III DOC. INDEX # C -3 SECTION 4 - OUTREACH In order to be effective, the continuum of care must be integrated and coordinated so that when homeless people make contact with one agency in the system, they can be linked across agencies with the full range of housing and support services they need to stabilize their lives and maximize their self- sufficiency. Therefore, an information and referral system which provides accurate and up to -date information about service and housing availability and which effectively links people with what they need is an absolutely essential aspect of a fully -functioning continuum of care. THE IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION SHARING This information should be accessible to outreach workers, case managers, homeless people, and the general public. In addition to an accessible information and referral system, outreach is an important mechanism for connecting people with the services they need. For many people, an outreach worker provides the first point of contact with the service system; this may be through shelter day centers, multi -service or day drop-in centers, crisis hotlines, safe havens for domestic violence victims or the homeless mentally ill, informational street hand-outs, or mobile outreach workers who work on the streets. Outreach is particularly important for "1 often hear how many of these people don't people who are reluctant to make want to go to agencies or their families to contact with the service system on ask for help. They feel embarrassed and their own. While for some people, ashamed of their situations." one contact with the system may be — Network Member enough to link them with needed services; for many others, street homeless, people with mental health disabilities and others who have had negative experiences with the service system, repeated contacts over time are necessary to build trust. This process of building trust and assessing needs is called engagement. Engagement occurs in various stages beginning with first contact where the outreach worker seeks to become a familiar face and begins to establish credibility; proceeding to initial engagement tactics where the worker attempts to engage the potential clients in conversation and uses small incentives to facilitate interaction, such as provision of needed items (toothbrushes or socks); and continuing to more ongoing engagement tactics where the worker begins to "hangout" with clients and helps them to meet needs that can be easily addressed, such as transportation, clothing, or basic medical care. Ultimately, if successful, the outreach worker will be able to assist clients in identifying their longer-term needs and accessing the services that can help them to move out of homelessness. 21 SECTION IV DOC. INDEX # C-3 SECTION 4 - OUTREACH BARRIERS TO RECOVERY The barriers to ending homelessness are significant, yet can be overcome if communities are committed to identifying and addressing the causes of homelessness and the needs of homeless people. Outreach can provide the continuity and stability that is required to engender trust. As with other services, outreach efforts must be coordinated and jointly planned. Information must be shared among outreach providers who, in turn, must coordinate responses with the ultimate goal of accessing permanent affordable housing and the necessary supportive services for all homeless population groups. Most importantly, outreach must be a fundamental component of the continuum of care model. "People walking the streets Many homeless people suffer from mental illness, substance abuse, or domestic violence; the development become invisible to our of trusting relationships can take years. The number of communities." homeless individuals inevitably exceeds the number of —1VetworkMember outreach staff available to help them achieve more stable lifestyles. In order to bridge this gap, volunteers, including members of faith communities, students, business, and neighborhood organizations, need to be recruited and trained by skilled outreach teams to assist with this effort. Most importantly, homeless people must be viewed as valuable members of society with special needs. Specialized services for each homeless group — chronic, episodic, or transitional — must be geared toward stabilization and permanent housing, rather than warehousing. Expanded and intensified outreach, combined with innovative approaches such as the Housing First model will have a positive impact on reducing the incidence of homelessness for people with multiple problems who have been homeless for significant periods of time. Outreach is a first and necessary step in this process. 1)id 1"ouitinW ‘s .. knion, the �Y pationall�: Amp is o ThosfiThpronly` /s receh+e them. P. Anion:— talnilies t._ Nation Lair Center en ffoin,4e Anes and Poverti Outreach can play an important role in ending homelessness by engaging people who are living on the streets and getting them into housing. A key ingredient of effective outreach is a rapid link to housing, which necessitates some form of low -demand housing — housing with few rules or requirements. Youth or adults who are living on the streets often have a mental illness or substance addiction. Mandating treatment or sobriety can drive them away. Outreach that provides low -demand housing minimizes the negative effects of street living, which include worsened mental and physical health. When people 22 �' SECTION IV INDEX # C"3 SECTION 4 - OUTREACH feel safe and secure, they are more likely to participate in treatment. Housing has this effect. AVAILABLE RESOURCES Yakima County has a multitude of limited stand-alone outreach services to the homeless. These individual services were not, however, originally designed as components of an integrated "continuum of care". As a result, the currently available outreach services are not centralized. ISSUE.' There is no central place (e.g. safe haven) for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to access information about services and potential resources. The Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless (YCCH) provides limited outreach by bilingual staff(Spanish/English) to homeless individuals and families (approximately 20 per week) at emergency shelters, food banks, health clinics and the Community Services Offices for the Department of Health and Social Services (DSHS). When homeless persons are encountered, a brief assessment is conducted to identify the most appropriate shelter resources and referrals are made. Bilingual staff also provides information and makes referrals to individuals and families who walk into the YCCH office location (approximately 50 per week). The Yakima Health District has bilingual staff that provides street outreach targeting chemically dependent and dually diagnosed people at risk of HIV/AIDS. They provide information about shelter and housing resources and make referrals when they encounter homeless people (approximately 15 per week). The DSHS Community Service Office staff provide information and referral to homeless people who apply for benefits. Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health operates two homeless programs. The first is Projects for Assistance in Transition for Homelessness (PATH). This is for individuals identified as having a Serious Mental Illness (SMI). The second program is a 12 -bed shelter for homeless veterans. Open Line (community crisis line) and Access (community information line) receive phone calls from individuals and families experiencing a housing emergency and vnhinteerc nrivide information and make referrals to shelter programs. CHALLENGE: Establish a centralized information and referral point for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming hometess Triumph Treatment Services has put in place since July 2000 an outreach program called P -CAP (Parent -Child Assistance Program). It provides outreach, mentoring, and follow-up for three years to pregnant and postpartum substance using women in Yakima County. Homelessness is often an issue for them. Northwest Justice Project conducts outreach of farm labor camps during the growing season. In the course of this outreach housing needs are identified and, when appropriate, referrals are made. 23 SECTION IV DOC. INDEX i#' C-15 SECTION 4 - OUTREACH The YWCA Family Crisis Program in Yakima and the Lower Valley Crisis and Support Services in Sunnyside provide outreach to victims of domestic violence and families in crisis. Both programs provide temporary/crisis shelter assistance, arrange for transitional shelter assistance, and information and referral services. In order to utilize services or potential resources of any type, several steps must be complete. The first of these steps is to know that services and resources exist. The second step is to know where to find these services and resources. The final step is to be able to access these services and resources. Each of these steps may be a significant barrier to the homeless seeking assistance. Outreach is a major tool in overcoming these potential barriers. THE IMPORTANCE OF OUTREACH Outreach services need to adopt the goal, successfully used in other communities, of moving people into shelter for their own safety. In focus groups, homeless people voiced support for additional training for outreach workers. Training among law enforcement personnel is particularly needed because homeless people indicated that law "Providing resources in Yakima County to enforcement involvement in outreach streamline the .system so homeless people would not be helpful. However, the can move back into society through a experience of other communities is that coordinated service system will improve people involvement is essential to help our area immensely." move homeless people off the street for -- Network Member their own safety, particularly when the weather is dangerously cold. A basic step to end chronic homelessness in Yakima County is for the existing outreach capacity of service providers to be expanded to fully meet the level of need. The linkages between the outreach component and the rest of the service system must be improved so that clients can be immediately linked to housing and services when they are ready to access them. This can be achieved by developing referral agreements between outreach providers and housing and service programs. These agreements need to include the dedication of engagement housing and permanent housing slots for access for clients referred by the outreach component. 24 SECTION IV DOC. INDEX _ #C -5 SECTION 5 - SHORTEN HOMELESSNESS Ending homelessness will not be realized unless a comprehensive, community -wide investment is made in redefining systems of care and removing existing barriers to services. For homeless people, lack of clean clothes, phone, mailing address, and documentation can make securing work difficult if not impossible. For a homeless person who suffers from mental illness, compiling the required medical records and completing the application process for public benefits can be insurmountable task. For a homeless teen, entry into the school system may be impossible unless trusting relationships can be developed. ENDING HOMELESSNESS Ending homelessness requires an alignment of resources to reduce the duration of each spell of homelessness, and prevent recurrence. In the "continuum of care" model, this means using a community plan to seamlessly organize and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless as they move to stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency. It includes strategies to end homelessness and prevent a return to homelessness. HOUSING FIRST One of the more successful approaches to date is the Housing First model. This approach is critical to successfully ending homelessness. Housing First involves addressing the immediate barriers to housing so that homeless people can move into permanent housing as quickly as possible. Service needs are addressed through home-based case management, which helps stabilize the family, ensure that they will have sufficient income to sustain their housing, and prevent a recurrence of homelessness. 1 Household Crisis/ Homelessness r - Prevention Interim Housing Assessment }lousing First Referral Benefits Screening 25 SECTION V Permanent Housing Case Management Substance Abuse Treatment Health Care Services Mental Health Services Training & Employment Work Experience Legal Services DOC. INDEX # c-3 SECTION 5 - SHORTEN HOMELESSNESS "Coors anon of a community of vision and current delivery of service will greatly enhance the qualify of service as for homeless people and enhance the e, jf ective use of lintited resources." — Network Member Effective implementation of a Housing First approach requires the creation of a full continuum of housing opportunities. To accomplish it will be necessary to: • Develop short-term interim housing focused on helping people access permanent housing as quickly as possible. Services provided in interim housing would include housing search assistance and case management to help address immediate needs and identify longer-term issues to be dealt with once in permanent housing. • Develop programs throughout the county to create additional housing units. These units would be designed to provide a way in off the streets for those who are unwilling or unable to access other housing options — it has no time limits on length of stay, has few rules and requirements, and offers access to services on an optional basis. • Expand the availability and accessibility of permanent housing affordable to people with extremely low incomes. Typically people with extremely low incomes are those who are living on public benefits, are homeless and have no source of income, or are employed earning only minimum wage. • Facilitate the development of more supportive housing. Supportive housing is affordable permanent housing that is linked to an integrated and individualized package of services and supports designed to maximize health, self-sufficiency and quality of life. This type of housing is essential for chronically homeless people and others with serious disabilities. For such a system to be effective, the incentives embedded in the homeless assistance system have to reflect these outcomes. Examples of such incentives include: ISSUE: There are limited opportunities to develop self sufficiency because of a lack of resources, opportunities, housing and continuum of support services. • Shelters and other homeless services providers should have access to and incentive to use prevention resources to avert a homeless episode. • Shelters and transitional housing providers should have incentives to move people out of homelessness and into stable permanent housing as quickly as possible. To the maximum extent possible, a homeless person's service needs should not delay his or her entry into permanent housing. • Structures should be in place to meet the service needs of re- housed households to be able to remain in stable housing. • Homelessness providers should be held accountable for people they have served in the past and should be rewarded to the degree that their former clients continue to have stable housing. • At the same time, homelessness providers should be encouraged to serve people who have the most barriers to permanent housing 26 SECTION V DOC. INDEX SECTION 5 - SHORTEN HOMELESSNESS and are most likely to be homeless longest. • Outcome measures should track the number of people who become homeless, the average length of homeless episodes (not necessarily the average stay in a shelter), and the rate of recidivism. • Homelessness programs should be discouraged from using time limits, sanctions, or other devices that may reduce shelter use but do not end homelessness. Safe and secure housing is one component of escaping homelessness for individuals and families. In the long term, success in escaping homelessness depends on developing self- sufficiency. This, in turn, can best be accomplished by developing resources and supportive services that provide opportunities for developing self-sufficiency. Community resources not specifically targeting homeless people provide emergency and remedial assistance to anyone who is in need. A variety of social service agencies have signed on as "partners" and the intake/assessment staff and case managers facilitate access to these services for homeless clients. Case Management as an integral component of transitional housing programs has as a primary goal linkage to other supportive services in the community which are necessary if homeless individuals and families are to become self sufficient. The development of county -wide integrated systems and multidisciplinary services with the goal of coordinating services to the homeless is essential to end homelessness. This requires the integration of services to share client information, resources and planning in order to address the multiple problems often experienced by homeless individuals and families, including lack of and barriers to, service. CHALLENGE: Expand opportunities to develop self:- sufficiency e fsufciency by increasing resources, diversfing opportunities, and broadening the continuum of supportive services Did You Kno, ... lmong the homeless population nationall: • Fester than 30°i1, of those-er►; ibt lir low -into a housing receise it i Onls 30°. of poor people eligible.for hi it. gittanee actually receise \ational i.(ffi. ! enter on ffomwlesmes) and Povertl l 27 SECTION V DOC. INDEX # C=3 SECTION 6 - RAPID REHOUSING Rapid rehousing of families and individuals with greater challenges requires flexibility in providing follow-up support and case management. Experience has shown that the flexibility to provide follow-up assistance for those rapidly rehoused remains cheaper than allowing those with significant challenges to remain in transitional housing. Experience has shown that without integrated systems at the administrative and client levels, homeless individuals tend to cycle through the system without making gains toward long- term housing stability. While most homeless families get themselves back into housing quickly after they become homeless, services delivered in the homeless system seem to have little effect on the eventual stability of these families in housing. This lack of progress toward stability testifies to the often -fragmented service delivery system. Many homeless people suffer from chronic health conditions, mental illness and substance abuse. Unfortunately the homeless, health and substance abuse systems are not always able to adequately address the needs of individuals with multiple needs. Compared to the general population, homeless people have significantly higher rates of many acute and chronic illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, which are exacerbated by malnutrition, substance abuse, injuries, and increased risk of communicable diseases. "Temporary housing helps hold the family together while they seek better circumstances, opportunities for self-reliance." — Network Member TRANSITIONAL HOUSING Various homeless population groups require transitional housing that is tailored to address their specific needs. Irrespective of the type of transitional housing, programs should focus on removing significant barriers to both obtaining and sustaining housing. Transitional housing should provide housing to homeless people who are not deemed "housing ready" and provide supportive "wrap-around" services to maintain housing. In this type of housing it is important to remember than transitional housing is another component in the continuum of care. One of the principle features of effective transitional housing is that it uses centralized, integrated, multidisciplinary services as a support. Multidisciplinary services provide physical and mental health, substance abuse, social and vocational services as a means of stabilizing the individual or family during the transition process. "Most do not choose to be homeless but could not avoid it. We need housing services available for these people to help them overcome any obstacles in their way." -- Network Member In many respects, housing stability is a function of a household's ability to access fundamental resources and supports that assure that, when a DOC. INDEX # C3 28 SECTION VI SECTION 6 - RAPID REHOUSING crisis occurs, it does not threaten the security of that housing. For all of us, these supports include affordable healthcare with mental health and substance abuse treatment services, livable wage employment and/or other income supports, and for families, childcare. These supports are all the more critical for poor households, for whom a crisis often means choosing between addressing essential needs for housing, food, or medical care. WRAPAROUND SERVICES Ensuring that households have access to a full range of resources and services to protect the stability of their housing can be achieved through the implementation of a "wraparound services" approach. "Wraparound services" refer to a comprehensive service provision model that guarantees that any and all services needed by an individual or family are integrated through a cohesive, individualized service plan that guides all service provision. This service approach should be infused across all components of its homeless service delivery system — prevention, interim housing, and permanent housing. Service integration to achieve "wraparound services" must occur at both the system and client levels. In this mainstream agencies must enhance the accessibility of their services to homeless people. This can be facilitated through. • Integrated services at the system level: System level service integration allows people and information to move easily between programs, thus maximizing the likelihood of successful outcomes, facilitating people's transition from homeless services to community-based services once housing is regained, and allowing evaluation of outcomes and resource use from a system wide perspective. • Integrated services at the client level: Client level service integration typically involves active case management to facilitate access to the full package of services needed as well as staff level coordination in which services are provided through a team approach or through grouping services at one or more strategic locations. Currently, service referral is a component of most homeless service provision, but in the absence of more active and integrated case management, referral -based case management often results in fragmented care. The implementation of a "wraparound services" approach will mean that case managers across agencies must work together to develop one plan of action for each client, with each agency contributing, according to its strengths and resources, to support the individual or family in achieving housing stability and long-term self-sufficiency. Because service intensity is determined based upon client need, this may also mean that initially an agency provides daily or weekly case management, which may shift to monthly or on-call assistance over an extended period of time. For some, services will always remain an integral part of the residential environment. For others, this support will be transitional, sufficient to ensure that employment and community-based resources, such as health care, schools, social services, civic organizations, and communities of faith are secured. 29 SECTION VI DOC. INDEX_ # C-3 SECTION 6 - RAPID REHOUSING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ISSUE: There is a shortage of supportive and transitional housing opportunities for high-risk populations Transitional housing programs are severely limited in terms of both the number of housing opportunities available as well as the ability of these opportunities to adequately meet the needs of specialized homeless populations in a continuum of care. Since 1989 the Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless has developed and operated a 35 -transitional -housing unit program for families. This program includes limited case management and limited coordination of supportive services. Currently, Triumph Treatment Services, Care Bears, Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, and Clean House provide transitional housing for homeless populations with special needs. The most significant gaps in services to special homeless populations are: 1 Transitional housing in lower Yakima County 1 Transitional housing for single adults infected with HIV/AIDS 1 Transitional housing for adults recovering from substance abuse 1 Transitional housing for homeless youth not living in families 1 Adequate supportive services for these specialized populations CHALLENGE: Increase supportive and transitional housing for high-risk homeless groups DID YOi KNOW ... Among the homeless popula mom > 44% of homeless adults art tn r > More than 3 million poit sjiae d their total income on housing. National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty 30 SECTION VI DOC. INDEX # c3 SECTION 7 - PERMANENT HOUSING Without permanent housing as an end goal, the entire continuum of care approach to homelessness services ceases to function as a dynamic system moving people toward stability and self -efficiency. Instead the system becomes a warehouse for people. The only lasting solution to homelessness is access to housing that is affordable and, for certain populations, linked to necessary support services. Permanent supportive housing - independent housing linked to comprehensive social, health and employment services - has proven to be very effective in enabling otherwise homeless people to obtain and maintain housing. Permanent solutions to homelessness must address its fundamental cause: the inability to pay for housing. Permanent solutions to homelessness must address both the shortage of affordable housing and the inadequacy of income to meet basic needs. Permanent solutions must also address the additional need for treatment for people suffering from disabilities. ELEMENTS OF A PERMANENT SOLUTION According to the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty permanent solutions must: • Ensure Affordable Housing Provide subsidies to make existing housing affordable; create additional affordable housing through rehabilitation and, where needed, new construction • Ensure Adequate Income Ensure that working men and women earn enough to meet basic needs including housing, ensure that those able to work have access to jobs and job training, ensure that those not able to work are provided assistance adequate to meet basic needs, including housing Ensure access to social services, including health care, child care, mental health care, and substance abuse treatment • Ensure Social Services • Prohibit Discrimination Prohibit laws that discriminate against homeless people, including laws that specifically target them or activities they must engage in because they are homeless Permanent solutions must also prevent people from becoming homeless. New policies that address the underlying structural causes of homelessness — by addressing housing, income and treatment problems — must coincide with specific prevention policies to stem the rising tide of homelessness. 31 SECTION VII DOC. INDEX # C-3 SECTION 7 - PERMANENT HOUSING Increasingly, homelessness affects not only the very poor, but also working and middle class Americans. Middle class families are increasingly unable to afford to buy, or even rent, their "A lot of people just don't have any place to go." — Network Member own homes. Middle class workers are now facing rising unemployment, coupled with declining assistance from "safety net" programs. Permanent solutions to homelessness reintegrate homeless people into society and foster self - empowerment. Policies that produce affordable housing by employing homeless people are among the necessary policies that strengthen the economy while also helping to end homelessness. I "Often there isn't enough or available Despite recent media reports to the affordable housing which leads to these contrary, polls consistently reveal that the people living longer on the streets." majority of the American public supports — Network Member aid to the homeless. According to the polls, the majority of the public understands the underlying causes of homelessness, and 81 percent would pay additional taxes to fund increased aid. Providers in the County identify the lack of affordable housing as a significant cause of homelessness and a barrier to people trying to move out of homelessness. When the door to affordable housing is closed, many families languish in the system. Nationally, the average annual cost of placing the children of a homeless family in foster care is $47,608, while the average annual cost for a permanent housing subsidy and supportive services for a family of equal size is about $9,000. Without access to a housing subsidy, some families remain homeless for a longer period of time. Ironically, the cost of a voucher that would prevent homelessness or reduce the length of time families remain homeless is often less than the cost of providing shelter assistance. The true cost of sheltering a family must also include the long-term effects on children of low self-esteem, poor nutrition, stress and other variables associated with instability. These costs are incalculable. DID YOU KNOW ... aces .- 1.4kiIn.' (r,tinty has _less than a6% In 1 .1kiin.i (nu 36%of "� Itkahlabicic5 UJi of their income on rent ---1n:erica's ('ntrurruitjtt .Vi,rret 32 SECTION VII DOC. INDEX SECTION 7 - PERMANENT HOUSING ISSUE: Lack of safe, decent and affordable permanent One of the primary challenges homeless people face is navigating the housing market. Most communities have a shortage of housing affordable for low-income households. Consequently, landlords can select the most appealing tenants, many of whom have higher incomes, and require a large sum of cash for a deposit and first and last month's rent. There is little incentive for landlords to work with potential tenants who have lower incomes, little savings, housing in Yakima credit problems, or unstable housing histories. County Housing placement services can address many of the barriers homeless people face. Effective housing search services often include the following elements: • Skilled housing search staff with knowledge of local housing markets and relationships with landlords • Marketing and outreach to landlords • Incentives for landlords to rent to homeless households • Assurances to landlords that the housing services agency will assist with landlord/tenant problems • Access to subsidies, such as vouchers, for households with extremely low incomes • Coordination with service providers to ensure that a homeless person's service needs are met once he or she is in permanent housing • Periodic follow-up work to prevent a housing crisis • Services to address credit problems The skills necessary to effectively place homeless people in private market housing combine those of a realtor and a caseworker. Locating and developing qualified staff is one of the greatest challenges to having an effective housing search and placement system. Housing instability for extremely low-income individuals will continue until the supply of affordable housing increases substantially. While federal funding for affordable housing has dramatically declined over the past decade, states and municipalities have developed a number of strategies to respond to the housing needs of extremely low-income individuals. The number of state and local housing trust funds has significantly increased since the 1990s leveraging resources to increase the supply of affordable housing for low-income people. Some counties and cities have developed inclusionary zoning programs, requiring developers to include affordable housing units when building new developments. 33 SECTION VII CHALLENGE: Expand housing opportunities for affordable permanent housing DOC. INDEX # C-3 SECTION 7 - PERMANENT HOUSING This problem is further exacerbated by the cost of housing in the County and the disparity between housing costs and wages. Without sufficient permanent affordable housing, the continuum dead -ends with emergency shelter and transitional services. If homelessness is to be addressed, significant developing of housing units must be a central strategy. Recent census information illustrates the difficulty of obtaining affordable permanent housing in Yakima County. Rental units comprise 36 percent of all housing in the County. Due to the large transitory population in the county, combined with a population increase of nearly 2 percent a year, available rental housing is in short supply; currently there is only a 5.5 percent vacancy rate. This shortage of rental housing has, in turn, driven the cost of a single bedroom rental house to $511 per month. Much the same is true for residential homes. The average price per home in Yakima County is $125,700 which represents an increase of 34 percent over the last ten years while median household income has only increased 30 percent over the same period. Not only is permanent housing in short supply, affordable housing is practically non- existent. 34 SECTION VIl DOC. INDEX # C-3 SECTION 8 - SYSTEMS PREVENTION The majority of people who enter the homeless assistance system receive help and exit the system relatively quickly. But no sooner do people successfully exit the system than others replace them. This is why the number of homeless peoples does not decrease. If we are going to end homelessness we must prevent people from becoming homeless. APPROACHING PREVENTION This can be done in two ways. The first is to demonstrate that although shifting responsibility for homeless people to the homeless system may seem to be cost efficient, it is actually more costly over all. For example, sending parolees to shelters rather than halfway houses may seem cost efficient. However, it can increase recidivism, and result in use of other costly systems such as hospital emergency rooms. Second, systems can be rewarded for improving their outcomes, as measured by homelessness. Providing incentives to programs, which reduce the number of their clients or wards who become homeless, could do this. Conversely, it could be accomplished by penalizing these systems when a client becomes homeless. In the past, homelessness prevention focused primarily on stopping eviction or planning for discharge from institutions like jail or mental hospitals. These are important, but we must take a more comprehensive approach. It has long been argued that the most humane strategy for addressing homelessness for those at imminent risk is to prevent its occurrence in the first place. Prevention efforts include strategies such as short-term rent or mortgage assistance, legal assistance programs, representative payee and direct "It is important to identify the situation payment programs, and housing placement that resulted in them being homeless, services. They also include more systemic assist and educate them to prevent strategies that seek to prevent homelessness another occurring and allow them the by ensuring that people leaving institutions opportunity to be a productive part of such as jails, prisons, or treatment facilities our community." are not discharged to the streets or shelter — Network Member system, as well as strategies that seek to forestall homelessness in cases of family crises such as domestic violence. By far the most common prevention approach is the provision of one-time or short-term financial assistance. Most homeless people are clients of a host of public social support systems, often called the safety net. Others are the wards of programs in the criminal justice system or the child welfare system (foster care). Together these programs and systems are called the mainstream system. In a way, homelessness is a litmus test — it can show whether the outcomes of the mainstream system are positive or negative. Insofar as their clients or 35 SECTION VIII DOC. INDEX # C,-3 SECTION 8 - SYSTEMS PREVENTION wards end up homeless, programs of the mainstream system often have unintended bad outcomes. CHANGING MAINSTREAM SYSTEMS ISSUE: There is no single point of entry that addresses legal, emergent, and supportive needs of people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Yakima County Generally speaking, these mainstream systems, while large in terms of scope and funding, are oversubscribed and underfunded relative to their responsibilities. Is it not surprising, therefore, that they are quick to shift responsibilities and costs elsewhere, when they are able. The homeless assistance system provides one such opportunity. To the degree that homeless programs take responsibility for a whole host of very poor people, the mainstream system does not have to. However, the homeless system is not large and well funded. It can meet immediate needs, but it cannot prevent people becoming homeless, and it cannot address their fundamental need for housing, income and services. Only the mainstream system has the resources to do this. To end homelessness, the mainstream programs must prevent people from becoming homeless. In order to eliminate new cases of homelessness, community providers should: • Expand existing prevention services, including emergency rental assistance, case management, housing search assistance, legal assistance, landlord mediation, money management and credit counseling • Improve early identification and intervention efforts by mainstream health and social service agencies which are often in touch with households at -risk, all public, non-profit and faith -based health and social service providers could assess clients for risk of homelessness as part of client intake interviews • Enhance discharge -planning efforts so that people leaving the criminal justice system, foster care, hospitals, mental health programs, and drug and alcohol treatment programs are not released into homelessness; this would involve the corrections system, foster care, hospitals, mental health programs, and drug and alcohol treatment programs to develop residential stabilization programs to connect clients to community housing and services prior to discharge Homeless individuals and families have a large variety of needs, both short term and long term. These needs range from health concerns to legal issues, and employment. In many instances, however, it is difficult for homeless individual and families to access such individual services due to geography and the lack of transportation. A variety of resources are available in Yakima County to prevent homelessness. These include: short term rental assistance to prevent evictions; help with first month's rent; 36 SECTION VIII CHALLENGE: Establish a single point of entry system, which provides a comprehensive range of services and information. DOC. INDEX # SECTION 8 - SYSTEMS PREVENTION security deposit payments and credit report fees to assist individuals and families in obtaining housing, housing repair programs through municipal and county Community Development Block Grant programs, assistance with utility payments, housing counseling and referrals, fair housing and landlord tenant information, and advocacy. The following is an example of assistance available in Yakima County: • Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless (YCCH) — advocacy with landlords, tenant training, security deposit guarantees, rental assistance for 10 families per year • Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) — Yakima — emergency assistance to prevent homelessness up to 15 families per year • St. Vincent De Paul: FEMA - rent assistance to prevent homelessness approximately 30-50 families per year • Salvation Army — Yakima and Grandview • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, countywide — emergency rent assistance to prevent homelessness for TANF families • City of Yakima Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) - fair housing and landlord tenant counseling and advocacy, home repair assistance • Yakima Neighborhood Health Services — medical and dental services for low- income families and the homeless • Northwest Justice Project - fair housing and landlord/tenant counseling and advocacy • Volunteer Attorney Services - fair housing and landlord/tenant counseling and advocacy bid You Knu‘k ... �'ati ina1R 4(P;, ..f homeless families have y c,' are single parent (mill"."11 NATIONAL LAW CENTER ON IIOMELESSNESSAND POVERTY 37 SECTION VIII DOC. INDEX # C-3 SECTION 9 - INCOME Most homeless people will reenter housing without the benefit of a deep housing subsidy. For them, rehousing cannot occur without income. The quicker a minimal/livable income is obtained, the sooner a new home is possible. Many of the employment models explored as part of welfare reform show how people can quickly obtain work, in many instances paying enough to afford a minimal rent. In order to stabilize housing, however, people who have been rehoused must be linked with longer-term, career -based employment services, giving them the tools they need to increase their earnings. In locations with higher rent levels, this will sometimes be necessary even to initially escape from homelessness. Mainstream systems such as those funded by the federal government under the Workforce Investment Act should be used for this purpose. THE ROLE OF INCOME IN HOMELESSNESS Many homeless people are unable to work due to a disability, or unable to quickly earn enough to afford rent. They are often eligible for cash assistance from Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary "The wages they make aren't enough to Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) live on and they struggle from month to or similar programs. Systems should be month trying to make ends meet. in place to work through the eligibility Unfortunately, eventually these people processes in these programs as quickly as can't support themselves and their possible. As the National Alliance to End families and wind up on the streets." Homelessness points out, this may — Network Member require exceptions to local TANF procedures, which in some places involve discouraging people from applying for benefits. These exceptions are worthwhile, however, because of the increased self-sufficiency that comes about as a result of more stable housing. The term economically disadvantaged encompasses several sub -populations that may be dealing with homelessness. Each group has its own set of extenuating circumstances that further complicate homelessness. The elderly, for example, may be on a fixed income, thus affecting their access to housing, medical and dental care, and medication. in general, the economically disadvantaged population tends to be homeless families in crisis. This includes domestic violence victims. These families face unaffordable housing and a shortage of supportive services. Work does not pay for housing. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, there is no community in the nation in which a person working at minimum wage can afford to rent a one -bedroom unit. In Yakima County, a full-time worker would have to make $12.71 per hour in order to afford a two-bedroom rental unit. Alternatively, a person working at minimum wage would have to work 69 hours a week on average to afford a two bedroom home. 38 SECTION IX DOC. INDEX # C-3 SECTION 9 - INCOME For the poorest Americans, reduced incomes are part of a long-term trend. Wages for the lowest -paid workers have gone down significantly in real terms over the past 20 years. The decline in real wages has gone along with an even greater deterioration in the availability and purchasing power of public benefits for the poorest and most afflicted people. In 1995 Congress amended the Supplemental Security Income program so that drug and alcohol addiction could not be considered grounds for disability. In 1996 Congress passed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, which affected food stamp allocations for many people, eliminated SSI eligibility for some children, and turned the administration of welfare programs for families over to the states. TOWARDS A BETTER FINANCIAL BASE While there has been much controversy about the over-all impact of welfare reform, one fact that all concerned seem to agree on is that income of the very poorest families have gone down. Despite a superbly healthy economy, for example, the income of the poorest 20 percent of female headed families with children fell nearly $600 since 2000. The erosion of income was caused largely by sharp reductions in government cash and food assistance for poor families. In order to increase the economic self-sufficiency of homeless people, economic opportunities need to be expanded. This could include: ISSUE: There are limited opportunities for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to earn livable wages in Yakima County • Foster the creation of more employment opportunities for homeless people because homeless people often need help getting their foot in the employment door. This is due to a variety of reasons, including the lack of employment opportunities in today's economy, their limited work history and experience, and reluctance by employers to hire homeless people. • Ensure that homeless people have access to supports to facilitate their success at employment. In order to be effective for homeless people, education and employment services must be offered as part of an integrated service package; people often need a variety of other services in order to enable them to make a success of their education, training and job search efforts. A priority in this service package must provide affordable child care slots for homeless people engaged in education and employment activities. Economically Yakima County is chronically depressed. The average unemployment rate is twice the state average. Due to the predominance of service industry and seasonal jobs the average yearly income in the county is 33 percent below the state average. In order to afford an two bedroom residence an individual's annual salary must be higher than $26,440. For many homeless individuals and families, including the so-called "working poor", earning a 39 SECTION IX CFL4LLENGE: Expand the opportunities for people to earn a livable wage. DOC. INDEX SECTION 9 - INCOME livable wage is almost beyond their means. Jobs are often difficult to obtain, wages are low, and there is no guarantee to job security. For those who are already homeless simply finding a job is a Catch-22 situation. As one woman explained, "You go in there and explain to people I am homeless. I need a job so I can get out of this homeless situation. They are not going to hire you because you are homeless." 40 SECTION IX DOC. INDEX STRATEGIES TEN YEAR PLAN Reduce the number of homeless persons in Yakima County by 50% by the year 2015. I. Reduce the number of Homeless Families II. Reduce the number of non -chronically homeless individuals III. Reduce the number of chronically homeless individuals IV. Reduce the number of homeless youth V. Conduct adequate data collection and planning to efficiently manage limited resources for homelessness 1. Develop, enhance and expand affordable housing stock 2. Prevent homelessness from occurring 3. Increase household income 4. Improve access to health services 41 DOC. INDEX # C-3 I. Reduce the Number of Homeless Families HOUSING STRATEGIES Develop, enhance and expand affordable housing stock Activities: Short-term 1. Develop (build or rehabilitate) 30 new units of affordable housing 2. Increase the number of units in organizations currently providing emergency, shelter, transitional and/or permanent supportive housing by 10% Long-term 3. Develop 56 additional clean and sober units 4. Increase the number of rental vouchers for homeless families by 15 5. Develop (build or rehabilitate) 60 new units of affordable housing PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES cc• a) o a) O F, YCCH; Triumph j Jan -2006 Treatment Services; Next Jul -2007 Step Housing; Yakima Diocese; YWCA Thirty formally homeless families provided affordable housing w G ' 0 U ° U O a) y our y c—Ya ! 5 O 74 . 73 c U 0 11o� 4 $4,050,000 j $135,000 $234,000 C44 P., 1 i 2 I C = 4 W♦.. O U y .d0 .O ° 3 U >> C N .a 0 O rn 17; a) 7 o a) ! Q D > ct 0> = U) ui° U ° O pq.7. c o x F.. 3 Page 42 of 83 90 30 j 90 25 Construction 65 Rehabilitation DOC. INDEX # C3 I. Reduce the Number of Homeless Families 0 Tcs o. U C C F/f V CA 0 o U ani MOA Cn H 1° U C n g <0< �� A -0 d `8'c 01 N a 76N N f I W S bO C O ._ y N 1 co J i U 7 .0ci) •� U .`e E 1 < -0i s, c c 2 Lt. w U x .3 s... o Triumph Treatment Services; YCCH; Next Step Housing; Faith Based Organizations Expand existing units by 12 Jan -2006 $1,620,000 $54,000 Jul -2007 $93,600 36 12 36 36 Construction 3 r 4 Triumph Jan -2006 Treatment Services; YCCH; Jan -2009 Next Step Housing; Faith Based Organizations Fifty-six formally homeless families provided transitional and permanent affordable clean & sober housing Triumph Treatment Services; YCCH; Next Step Housing; Faith Based Organizations Thirty-five formally homeless families receive housing vouchers $7,560,000 Jan -2006 N/A Jan -2007 $252,000 $436,000 168 56 Page 43 of 83 168 j 42 Construction 126 Rehabilitation r 45 Vouchers DOC. INDEX I. Reduce the Number of Homeless Families >-. 1 .a+ OD o v1 v1 ce N c 'a'+ I y C 'if .0 v o c c ;; U o U aZi H L �� I at r�i 00 C/) y a E p :° Ts c 7.1 o vi E I U Q o. S O¢ 5 YCCH; Triumph Jan -2009 $8,100,000 i Treatment $270,000 180 60 j Services; Next Jan -2011i $468,000 Step Housing; Yakima Diocese; YWCA 1_,, ! 'G +' : >' C i co 1 • c i t S i w w 1v. Sixty formally homeless families provided affordable housing Page 44 of 83 v TOTAL BEDS ami 2 c * c ce .0 bU C O C.) c2y >> i sCS c _ c 180 I 45 Construction 135 Rehabilitation DOC INDEX #_ I. Reduce the Number of Homeless Families PREVENTION Prevent homelessness among families at imminent risk of STRATEGIES losing housing Short-term 1. Activities: Secure additional funding to expand Housing First opportunities for 50 families: cash assistance, transportation, utility support, communications, rent, intense case management and educational/job skill development ?. Develop an initiative where benefits providers and homeless services providers meet regularly to discuss ways to increase education on benefits and to establish multiple points of entry for all homeless services where homeless can apply for emergency assistance and obtain necessary information about housing options and screen for TANF, Medicaid, Medicare, Basic Health, GAU, VA and other assistance programs 3. Implement an intense case management system within housing projects using housing and homeless resource staff who will provide support and advocacy and maintain contact with individuals who are homeless or at -risk of becoming homeless 4. Create a coordinated training program that expands current educational opportunities combined with other living skills to assist people in maintaining their households 5. Create and distribute a printed resource information directory for homeless persons with services specified by categories 6. Develop an advocacy system to resolve disputes with landlords and prevent loss of housing for persons at risk of homelessness 7. Create a homeless peer support group that provides long-term follow-up, companionship and advocacy for families and individuals g, Develop an online resource directory of housing services that includes an inventory and information about available low -rent housing options including housing for specialized populations and their criteria which is updated and maintained by service providers and can be accessed by the public Develop public service campaign on the issues of homelessness and prevention and provide information about the availability of subsidized housing programs and how to access these resources 9. 11►. Expand weatherization and small home repair programs to low - Doc. Page 45 of 83 _ :� I. Reduce the Number of Homeless Families 11. income individuals and persons at risk of homelessness Develop regular training and education for case managers and advocates (e.g. SOARS), develop networking opportunities PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES :, :••La) ::;-7. Who / Intermediate Outcome Start Planning / Implementation Date Capital Costs Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs Ind. Beds 7 _ E .Y _ E >, C E �n p W F. F" 6. `o c , o o . = v^" o t. U Yakima Jan -2006 N/A N/A Homeless Network; YCCH; Jul -2007 $115,000 OIC; NCAC; Salvation Army; DSHS; WorkSource; Community College; Yakima Interfaith Coalition; EPIC; Yakima County; YNHS; CWCMH; CCCS; St. Vincent de Paul; Triumph (PCAP); 50 families receive supportive services and case management when they receive housing DOC. INDEX # c3 Page 46 of 83 I. Reduce the Number of Homeless Families Strategy Who / Intermediate Outcome Start Planning / Implementation Date Capital Costs Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs Ind. Beds Family Beds Family Units Chronically Homeless Ind. Beds TOTAL BEDS Beds created with vouchers, leasing, renovation, or new construction* 2 YCCH; Health Care Coalition (Access Specialists); DSHS; CWCMH; 211; Hospitals; Yakima County Jan -2006 Jan -2007 N/A N/A N/A The time it takes for homeless families to qualify for assistance will decrease by 50% 3 YCCH; Next Step Housing; Triumph Treatment Services; CWCMH; CCCS; YNHS Jan -2006 Jul -2006 N/A N/A $272,000 90% of the organizations providing housing and services will have a resource staff providing intense case management DOC. INDEX ? 7 Page 47 of 83 I. Reduce the Number of Homeless Families CCCS; Salvation Army; EPIC; DSHS; OIC; C WCMH; Triumph Treatment Services; NJP; WSU Cooperative Extension; YWCA; YCCH 80% of all homeless families who go into permanent housing will have graduated from training .rogram CCCS; Salvation Army; EPIC; DSHS; OIC; CWCMH; Triumph Treatment Services; NJP; WSU Cooperative Extension; YWCA; YCCH Enough resource directories will be printed to give to every homeless person in the Count Page 48 of 83 DOC. INDEX # C-3 I. Reduce the Number of Homeless Families 6 7 H 9 NJP; Housing Help for Yakima; City of Yakima ONDS; Dispute Resolution Center; YCCH; DSHS; Landlord Assn; Reduce the number of evictions b 50% Yakima Interfaith Coalition; Housing Help for Yakima; CWCMH (PATH); Davis High School (for youth); YCCH Provide a homeless peer for every identified homeless family County; 211; 4People; YCCH 90% of housing and homeless service providers actively participate in the online director Network Public Education Committee; YCCH Awareness of homeless issues increases by 50% based on community surveys Jul -2006 Jan -2007 Jul -2006 Jan -2007 Aug -2006 Aug -2007 Jan -2006 Dec -2006 crl 0 U .4 ro U N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A o .D 2 TOTAL BEDS Page 49 of 83 DOC. INDEX I. Reduce the Number of Homeless Families :L i fl Who / Intermediate Outcome Start Planning / Implementation Date Capital Costs Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs Ind. Beds Family Beds Family Units Ts V. y N C N O d o U o TOTAL BEDS Beds created with vouchers, leasing, renovation, or new construction* 10 County; OIC; Farmworkers Clinic; Habitat for Humanity; City of Yakima ONDS Jul -2006 Jul -2007 N/A N/A $150,000 Provide 100 additional families with weatherization services 11 Yakima County; DSHS; SSI; CWCMH; YCCH; YNHS; NJP; Farmworkers Clinic; CCCS; Faith Based Organizations Jan -2006 Aug -2006 N/A N/A N/A A Networking group meets once a week and trainings are held quarterly INDEX # C-3 Page 50 of 83 I. Reduce the Number of Homeless Families INCOME STRATEGIES Increase household income for homeless families Short-term Activities: 1. Establish Individual Development Accounts (IDA) for families or individuals to use towards a home purchase or education ?, Develop bilingual job readiness program for homeless families and individuals that includes modules in life skills and pays scholarships, childcare, housing subsidy and transportation for specialized populations in safe, positive environments PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES tt +-� cu O 1i O C Start Planning / Implementation Date Capital Costs c N U O U N .f.. 74 U Q o¢9 0 '(y co �` w U N CA O v iia Ux at Q OE. U on CO •2 v, >. j C m 3 I. 0 1 Yakima Housing Authority, Sunnyside Housing Authority; NCAC; Yakima Diocese; Yakima Interfaith Coalition; CCCS Jan -2006 Jul -2006 N/A N/A $80,000 Provide new IDA accounts for up to 24 families a year 2 CCCS; WorkSource; YCCH; Yakima Interfaith Coalition; DSHS; OIC; People for People; Farmworker's Clinic; Goodwill; UGM Jan -2006 Jan -2007 N/A N/A $55,000 AC, 75% of participants successfully graduate from program Page 51 of 83 ort,v�va INDEX # G-3 I. Reduce the Number of Homeless Families HEALTH STRATEGIES Improve access to health services for homeless families Short-term Activities: Establish access to bilingual medical and legal services to include 1 • families who may not be covered by medical coupons PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES NJP; YNHS; Farmworker's Clinic; Yakima Interfaith Coalition; Yakima Health Care Coalition (KIDS Connect); YCCH; Triumph; Amiga's Unidas; Radio Cadena; Nuestra Casa; 80% of eligible families are enrolled in services Jan -2006 Jul -2007 113 0 0 U N/A N/A $150,000 cn i -r 6) E w tt TOTAL BEDS L ami o [ tRi-= bq C 0 a ,G O N o > ea /' N E • O C 00 Page 52 of 83 DOC. INDEX # -3 II. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF NON—CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS HOUSING STRATEGIES Develop, enhance and expand affordable housing stock Activities: Short-term 1. Develop (build or rehabilitate) 30 new units of affordable housing 2. Increase the number of units in organizations currently providing emergency, shelter, transitional and/or permanent supportive housing by 10% Long-term 3. Develop 56 additional clean and sober units 4. Increase the number of rental vouchers for homeless individuals by 25 5, Develop 10 non -religious, wet housing units for individuals or persons waiting to get into treatment 6. Develop 10 units for re-entry housing (persons coming out of institutions) 7. Develop (build or rehabilitate) 20 new units of affordable housing PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES YCCH; Triumph Treatment Services; Next Step Housing; Yakima Diocese; YWCA Thirty formally homeless individuals provided housing Jan -2006 1 7r .^ o Q o • jo°o iU o U 0 0 a CC = N y A:U ti A co y U p • 1. • ; - o. U ¢�¢ w w Ux O pa 3 30 T 10 Construction i 20 Rehabilitation Jan -2009 $69,000 Page 53 of 83 DOC. INDEX II. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF NON -CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS aN+ U 0 U 2 I Triumph, Jan -2006 ! $1,125,000 CWCMH, Yakima Jul -2007 Interfaith Coalition; PATH; YCCH; Next Step Housing; Expand existing units by 25 Triumph Jan -2006 Treatment Services; YCCH; Jan -2009 Next Step Housing; Faith Based Organizations Fifty-six formally homeless individuals provided ! transitional and permanent affordable clean & sober housing_ $2,520,000 00— O o '-' en c `n o �• �a y C U C �O¢ $37,500 $65,000 $84,000 i 56 $145,600 Page 54 of 83 d E TOTAL BEDS 25 ami 4) o z e s) .G.2 $ •� N 'O 0 � N i c ami 9 p c 01 3 6 0 10 Construction 15 Rehabilitation 56 I 25 Construction 10 Rehabilitation DOC. INDEX # C-13 II. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF NON -CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS I 1- i ^4 - 1 Who / Intermediate Outcome I � Start Planning / Implementation Date Capital Costs Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs Ind. Beds Family Beds Family Units Chronically Homeless Ind. Beds_ TOTAL BEDS 4'c�32 3 0 XItU.. U Triumph Jan -2006 $137,500 25 I 25 25 Vouchers Treatment N/A Services; YCCH; Jan -2007 N/A Next Step Housing; Faith Based Organizations Twenty-five formally homeless individuals provided vouchers 5 Yakima County; Jan -2006 $450,000 $15,000 10 10 10 Rehabilitation Triumph; Next Step Housing; Jan -2008 $26,000 f Ten formally homeless individuals Provided housin i 6 DOC; Next Step Jan -2006 $450,000 $15,000 10 10 10 Rehabilitation Housing; YCCH; Triumph; OIC; Jan -2008 $26,000 DSHS; CWCMH Ten formally homeless individuals provided housing Page 55 of 83 DOC. INDEX # C-3 II. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF NON -CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS Strateg Who / Intermediate Outcome Start Planning / Implementation Date Capital Costs Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs Ind. Beds Family Beds Family Units Chronic-01yy - Homeless Ind. Beds TOTAL BEDS 1 L 7) 6 0 a —.4 = a^ C 9 L s .c" .2 •3 o > c > .b t a) c W 6) yC C R. 0 7 YCCH; Triumph Treatment Services; Next Step Housing; Yakima Diocese; YWCA Jan -2009 Jan -2011 $640,000 $94,000 $46,000 j 20 20 10 Construction I 10 Rehabilitation Twenty formally homeless individuals provided affordable housin• DOC. INDEX Page 56 of 83 II. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF NON -CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS PREVENTION STRATEGIES Prevent homelessness among single adults Short-term 1. Activities: Create the capacity for institutions through interagency agreements to notify housing providers of individuals leaving their facilities and have housing options in place for those being discharged from treatment or institutions so they may be placed as they are released; remove barriers, facilitate the coordination and delivery of supportive services and provide case management to homeless individuals leaving institutionalized care ?. Increase the number of street outreach professionals to meet current and future needs 3. Secure additional funding to expand Housing First opportunities for 50 individuals: cash assistance, transportation, utility support, communications, rent, intense case management and educational/job skill development PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES CWCMH; Triumph Treatment Services; Police; DSHS; County, DOC, Network Re-entry Committee 100 persons coming out of institutions are provided case management with housing � C to 0 y a V Q c'74 Jan -2006 0 a U N/A 0.0 C , 0)O H ar 0 0) V) bo V y c O a 'I- c U a a¢ QO N/A Jul -2007 $80,000 Page 57 of 83 DOC. INDEX, # H. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF NON—CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS 2 ca aa) E .0 v 0 3 O � C 00 0 C • N ct a �Q � a CWCMH Jan -2006 (PATH), YNHS Jul -2007 100 additional homeless persons served a year 0 4- U N/A C v y O 0— 0 U C1 C N/A $80,000 co 0 Ca ci TOTAL BEDS Beds created ur 0 at c .0 bD C O C O 3 a' o N •3 L., U 0 L Yakima Homeless Network; YCCH; OIC; NCAC; Salvation Army; DSHS; WorkS ource; Community College; Yakima Interfaith Coalition; EPIC; Yakima County; YNHS; CWCMH; CCCS; St. Vincent de Paul; Triumph (PCAP); 50 individuals receive supportive services and case management when they receive housing Jan -2006 Jul -2007 N/A N/A $115,000 Page 58 of 83 DOC. INDEX # C II. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF NON -CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS INC 0\1E STRATEGIES Increase household income for homeless individuals Short-term 1. Activities: Establish Individual Development Accounts (IDA) for families or individuals to use towards a home purchase or education 2. Develop bilingual job readiness program for homeless families and individuals that includes modules in life skills and pays scholarships, childcare, housing subsidy and transportation for specialized populations in safe, positive environments PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES o o 9 C) 0 0 O Yakima Housing Authority, Sunnyside Housing Authority; NCAC; Yakima Diocese; Yakima Interfaith Coalition; CCCS Provide new IDA accounts for up to 24 families a ear w 0 U Jan -2006 N/A N/A Jul -2006 $80,000 Page 59 of 83 TOTAL BEDS y O a OO g � 0 O . y .9 t .D Y o o fn O o G DOC. INDEX # C"3 S Ivf1aIAIaul tJ Strategy ;q G-",0n�- a. 0 . ° o y ,.o, Po `9'..o' `< 7na,-...< n o z•n Rn°x°n°I t00w •.o u 0.:,„�o , C =° �? - w Who / Intermediate Outcome a' 0 CD ' o rn Start Planning / Implementation Date Capital Costs Z > Z > Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs Ind. Beds Family Beds Family Units Chronically — Homeless Ind. Beds TOTAL BEDS Beds created with vouchers, leasing, renovation, or new construction * S Ivf1aIAIaul II. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF NON -CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS HEALTH STRATEGIES Improve access to health services for homeless individuals Short-term 1. Activities: Network between existing agencies to identify homeless people not currently in care for HIV/AIDS, work in coordination with those agencies already helping to identify homeless people with HIV/AIDS and work together to get them to the appropriate community Ryan White funded programs and other programs for care 2. Develop collaborative process between mental health and substance abuse services to ensure coordination of care for dually diagnosed homeless persons PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES L. cC N O E a o 3= L -.° r 1 YCCH; YNHS; Care Bearers All identified HIV/AIDS persons are referred to benefits and services CWCMH; Triumph; Providers jointly case manage persons who are dually diagnosed c C• • 0 • . °.r' 0 a a. 3 t n a in E U Jan -2006 T N/A Jul -2007 Jan -2006 } N/A N/A Jul -2007 N/A Page 61 of 83 ti v O d A y of �▪ 0 * cwq Iii vi' b- i 0 0 ▪ ,C,o 3 .0 >> C 0 r v E 1 H >> 01 > c DOC. INDEX C-'5 Z.77, III. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS HOUSING STRATEGIES Develop, enhance and expand affordable housing stock Activities: Short-term 1. Develop (build or rehabilitate) 20 new units of affordable housing 2, Increase the number of units in organizations currently providing emergency, shelter, transitional and/or permanent supportive housing by 10% 3. Develop 35 additional clean and sober units Increase the number of rental vouchers for homeless individuals by 4. 25 Develop 10 non -religious, wet housing units for individuals or 5. persons waiting to get into treatment PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES a� on o Ea _El . EQ _c YCCH; Triumph + Jan -2006 $900,000 Treatment Services; Next Jul -2007 Step Housing; Yakima Diocese; YWCA 0 a. U Twenty chronically homeless individuals provided affordable housing oo 0, o E. 2) U 23 . y i v 74 'a+ mU I -d ces tr, 2 ; S o $30,000 20 $52,000 Page 62 of 83 c ▪ ' Q ami y ° C w • = 0 0 id i o ▪ N > > E I F-- ani y °' ° C O im •3 ° 0 - 20 10 Construction 10 Rehabilitation DOC. INDEX # C -3 III. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS tx :J i Who / Intermediate Outcome Start Planning / Implementation Date Capital Costs Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs Ind. Beds Family Beds Family Units Ch o ii T13 Homeless Ind. Beds TOTAL BEDS 0 cot a ° 2 3 t5 U° A , co , > cd > C cn y s — G c 00 .3 2 8 I 2 Triumph, CWCMH, Yakima Jan -2006 Jul -2007 $1,125,000 ! $37,500 $65,000 i 25 25 10 Construction 1 15 Rehabilitation j 1 Interfaith Coalition; PATH; YCCH; I j Next Step Housing; Expand existing units by 25 i 3 Triumph Jan -2006 $1,575,000 $52,500 35 35 25 Construction Treatment 10 Rehabilitation I Services; YCCH; Jan -2007 $91,000 Next Step Housing; Faith Based I Organizations I Thirty-five chronically homeless individuals provided transitional and permanent affordable clean & sober housij Page 63 of 83 DOC. INDEX # C-3 III. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS I - I Strategy Who / Intermediate Outcome Start Planning / 1 Implementation 1 Date Capital Costs Ii Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs Ind. Beds Family Beds Family Units — Chronically Homeless Ind. Beds TOTAL BEDS as S 04 C 2 •C UO y > g > G •j = y = C 3 0 N �, i; � U 4 I Triumph Jan -2006 $137,500 25 1 J 25 25 Vouchers Treatment N/A Services; YCCH; Jan -2007 N/A Next Step Housing; Faith Based Organizations Twenty-five chronically homeless individuals provided vouchers 5 Yakima County; Jan -2006 $450,000 $15,000 10 10 10 Rehabilitation Triumph; Next Step Housing Jan -2008 $26,000 Ten chronically homeless individuals _provided housing DOC. INDEX # c3 Page 64 of 83 III. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS PREVENTION STRATEGIES Prevent homelessness among chronically homeless single adults Short-term I. Activities: Create the capacity for institutions through interagency agreements to notify housing providers of individuals leaving their facilities and have housing options in place for those being discharged from treatment or institutions so they may be placed as they are released; remove barriers, facilitate the coordination and delivery of supportive services and provide case management to homeless individuals leaving institutionalized care Increase the number of street outreach professionals to meet current and future needs 3. Secure additional funding to expand Housing First opportunities for 50 individuals: cash assistance, transportation, utility support, communications, rent, intense case management and educationaljob skill development PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES 113 1,73 F2, o Eo 1 CWCMH; Triumph Treatment Services; Police; DSHS; County, DOC, Network Re-entry Committee 100 persons coming out of institutions are provided case management with housing Jan -2006 Jul -2007 Y C 0 .V H O ba 1 _ C C4O W c1 c ca c coU a a`i c • U Q0'. N/A I N/A $80,000 Page 65 of 83 T f T E E F. rs", w iJ Q O DOC. - INDEX # C-3 construction* III. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS 4.4 O 0 s' O 2 CWCMH Jan -2006 (PATH), YNHS Jul -2007 100 additional homeless persons served a year N/A $80,000 TOTAL BEDS construction* 3 Yakima Homeless Network; YCCH; OIC; NCAC; Salvation Army; DSHS; WorkSource; Community College; Yakima Interfaith Coalition; EPIC; Yakima County; YNHS; CWCMH; CCCS; St. Vincent de Paul; Triumph (PCAP); 50 individuals receive supportive services and case management when they receive housing Jan -2006 Jul -2007 N/A N/A $115,000 Page 66 of 83 DOC. INDEX # C--3 III. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS 1NCOME STRATEGIES Increase household income for homeless individuals Activities: Short-term 1, Establish Individual Development Accounts (IDA) for families or individuals to use towards a home purchase or education 2, Develop bilingual job readiness program for homeless families and individuals that includes modules in life skills and pays scholarships, childcare, housing subsidy and transportation for specialized populations in safe, positive environments PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES O to U TOTAL BEDS Yakima Housing Authority, Sunnyside Housing Authority; NCAC; Yakima Diocese; Yakima Interfaith Coalition; CCCS Provide new IDA accounts for up to 24 individuals Jan -2006 N/A N/A Jul -2006 $80,000 Page 67 of 83 DOC. INDEX # C3 k.i Strategy J �-s W Cn O t N A A, � cc4 ^C3 M co o `< O .-. O.' = 4 cu N i O m ( .0 `0 x P, "t C7 OR n N N g W x (n 9. V n O ..-, E `-R �? coo w Who I Intermediate Outcome t-, .) o '. w o rn Date Z Start Planning / Implementation Capital Costs Z > Z > Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs Ind. Beds Family Beds Family Units Chronically Homeless Ind. fBeds TOTAL BEDS Beds created with vouchers, leasing, renovation, or new construction* r— i III. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS HEALTH STRATEGIES Improve access to health services for chronically homeless individuals Short-term 1. Activities: Establish a program where registered nurses accompany mental health case managers to provide "on the street" first aid and minor medical services with referrals made to other area providers for treatment of more serious conditions or access to supportive services 2. Establish proactive outreach and harm reduction for IDU's by providing day-to-day referrals for wound and abscess care and transfer care from the ER to neighborhood health clinics PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES a) a I E U f a,0 N rn rn 0 n. U g ° G -o . c -- zx toC . as a 0 y.D c O (4 T >-, 'C O O Z 17.3 cU C w P. E (t:;', TOTAL BED construction* YNHS; Jan -2006 N/A N/A CWCMH; Hospitals; Health Jul -2006 $170,000 District; Farmworker's Clinic; Triumph All homeless persons have access to basic health services 2 YNHS; Health Jan -2006 N/A fi N/A District Jul -2006 N/A All IDU's have access to wound care Page 69 of 83 DOC. INDEX # C-3 IV. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS YOUTH HOUSING STRATEGIES Develop, enhance and expand affordable housing stock Activities: Short-term Develop youth center to combine housing, education, medical and 1. other services for up to 10 youth 7, Create 10 additional cooperative or transitional housing for homeless youth Support and sustain the number of units in organizations currently 3. providing housing for youth PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES :J f O N O 0 0. U N TOTAL BEDS EPIC; OIC; New Hope; DCFS; Farmworker's Clinic; Casey Family; Schools; CWCMH; Consumer Credit Counseling Jan -2006 $200,000 I $47,000 j 10 Dec -2006 Up to 10 youth receive services DSHS; EPIC; Jan -2006 Y $400,000 OIC; Triumph Treatment Jan -2008 Services Provide up 10 youth a year with housing and services $23,000 $47,000 $23,000 Page 70 of 83 10 10 Rehabilitation 10 Rehabilitation DOC. INDEX # C3 w Strategy EPIC; Network Youth Committee Increase support to current housing by 10% Who / Intermediate Outcome d') 0 o o\ t&) cp rn Start Planning / Implementation Date Z a Capital Costs EA 0 0 EA o 0 Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs Ind. Beds Family Beds Family Units Chronically Homeless Ind. Beds TOTAL BEDS Beds created with vouchers, leasing, renovation, or new construction* IV. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS YOUTH PREVENTION STRATE(GIES Prevent homelessness among homeless youth Short-term 1. Activities: Encourage service providers to designate a youth point person and organize a contact list of point people in the community Increase the number of street outreach professionals to meet current and future needs 3. Secure additional funding to expand Housing First opportunities for 50 individuals: cash assistance, transportation, utility support, communications, rent, intense case management and educational/job skill development PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES tc = L r Who / Intermediate Outcome Start Planning / Implementation Date Capital Costs .-• N• oV y0)4•Vy4)CO -rd > C I. 0 c QQ D -p '6 0.)c T w 4>, S O N iaa VO0 W� H 0) E) . 0 e o OOU v .y•N 2 CA > d j c ' ° o ca•3 v. U 1 OIC; School Districts; Auhtanum Pioneer Church; NJP; EPIC Jan -2006 Dec -2006 N/A N/A N/A Provide one point person per youth serving agency 2 CWCMH (PATH), YNHS Jan -2006 Jul -2007 N/A N/A $80,000 100 additional homeless persons served a year DOC. INDEX Page 72 of 83 IV. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS YOUTH Strategy Who / Intermediate Outcome Start Planning / Implementation Date Capital Costs Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs rny 0.1 v Family Beds Family Units Chronically Homeless Ind. Reds TOTAL BEDS p O y g O • p •.) V p ti 4 4) = w>.4c -o ami > c N s2 2 ° p 3 Yakima Jan -2006 N/A N/A Homeless Network; Jul -2007 $115,000 YCCH; OIC; NCAC; Salvation Army; DSHS; WorkSource; Community College; Yakima Interfaith Coalition; EPIC; Yakima County; YNHS; CWCMH; CCCS; St. Vincent de Paul; Triumph (PCAP); 50 individuals receive supportive services and case management when they receive housing Page 73 of 83 DOC. INDEX # C-3 IV. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS YOUTH 1 coN1E. STRATEGIES Prevent homelessness among homeless youth Short-term Activities: 1. Establish Individual Development Accounts (IDA) for families or individuals to use towards a home purchase or education 2. Develop bilingual job readiness program for homeless families and individuals that includes modules in life skills and pays scholarships, childcare, housing subsidy and transportation for specialized populations in safe, positive environments PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES >: i0 z c cu °°�'O c° .., Start Planning / Implementation Date Capital Costs Annual Housing Operating Costs / Annual Service Costs Ind. Beds Family Beds Family Units Chronically Homeless Ind. Beds TOTAL BEDS ob, ani ° c ° a.=23 �� c c 3 FU. 0 U 1 Yakima Housing Authority, Sunnyside Housing Authority; NCAC; Yakima Diocese; Yakima Interfaith Coalition; CCCS Jan -2006 Jul -2006 N/A N/A $80,000 Provide new IDA accounts for up to 24 families a year 2 CCCS; WorkSource; YCCH; Yakima Interfaith Coalition; DSHS; OIC; People for People; Farmworker's Clinic; Goodwill; UGM Jan -2006 Jan -2007 N/A N/A N/A 75% of participants successfully graduate Page 74 of 83 DOC. INDEX # C -3 r I IV. REDUCE THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS YOUTH HEALTH STRATEGIES Improve access to health services for homeless youth Short-term Activities: Establish a program where registered nurses accompany mental health case managers to provide "on the street" first aid and minor medical services with referrals made to other area providers for treatment of more serious conditions or access to supportive services ?, Establish proactive outreach and harm reduction for IDU's by providing day-to-day referrals for wound and abscess care and transfer care from the ER to neighborhood health clinics PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES 1 YNHS; CWCMH; Hospitals; Health District; Farmworker's Clinic; Triumph C to 0 .40•� at 0 a c Jan -2006 Jul -2006 0 TztU D.. U 0 O o U v y 174 U 1 N/A N/A $170,000 All homeless persons have access to basic health services YNHS; Health Jan -2006 N/A N/A District Jul -2006 N/A All IDU's have access to wound care Page 75 of 83 TOTAL BEDS y 1.. . I CU 0 Q = o4 U G O U 0 -. C OC i CO • o DOC. INDEX # C-5 CONDUCT ADEQUATE DATA COLLECTION AND APLANNING TO EFFICIENTLY MANAGE LIMITED RESOURCES FOR HOMELESSNESS Short-term Activities: 1. Conduct annual Point In Time count and publicize the results 2. Conduct annual Continuum of Care Housing Inventory and publicize the results 3. Increase HMIS participation PROJECTED TIME FRAMES, COSTS AND BEDS CREATED IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES U TOTAL BEDS YCCH; County; Homeless Network Nov -2005 Jan -2006 All homeless persons counted annually 2 County; Jan -2006 Homeless Network Mar -2006 All current and future beds counted annually Homeless Jan -2006 Network; County; YCCH Feb -2006 Increase participation by 50% Page 76 of 83 DOC. INDEX # c3 — TOTAL COST AND UNMET NEED FOR HOUSING THE HOMELESS Yakima County's 10 -year plan is an ambitious undertaking that will require the combined resources and efforts of local government, business, non-profit organizations, the faith community and individual citizens in order to achieve our ultimate goal of ending homelessness in Yakima County. The following tables and graphs represent our best estimate of the total cost and number of beds and housing units it will take to achieve our goal. 600 400 200 0 Esitmated Unmet Need for Beds/Units Total Beds ®Single Beds ®Family Beds ®Family Units ❑Chronic Homeless Beds 600 400 200 0 Number of Beds/Units to be Created Total Beds ®Single Beds ®Family Beds ®Family Units ❑Chronic Homeless Beds Percentage Met Percentage of Need to be Met 0% 50% 100% 150% ❑ Chronic Homeless Beds ® Family Units ® Family Beds ® Single Beds Total Costs to Acheive Goal $1,691,400 $3,160,800 $32,125,000 Page 77 of 83 ®Building/Capital ®Operating ❑Services DOC. INDEX # c-3 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY CHANGES NEEDED TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS 1. Introduce legislation to prevent families from being evicted from November 1 - April 1 (winter months - similar to Minnesota law). 2. Increased funding for housing, food and utilities through the following State programs (ESAP, EFAP and LIHEP) and give a higher priority to serving the homeless. 3. Create easier ways within DSHS for homeless persons to access cash benefits similar to the national SOARS initiative. 4. Make serving the homelessness population a top priority in state agencies and programs. 5. Create and fund a Homeless Ombudsman program. 6. Pass legislation that would accommodate undocumented people with housing and services. 7. Ensure that the local 40% share of 2163 funds sent to the state goes back to the local community. 8. Increase the LIHEP funding in proportion to increasing energy costs; dedicate a portion to homeless prevention and allow more local input into how funds are allocated. 9. Require state agency officials and staff to serve on local Continuum's of Care so they can become more involved in local homeless and housing issues. 10. Change DSHS Additional Requirements to reflect the actual need and not some arbitrary set amount. 11. Increase funding for the State IDA program and target the homeless. 12. Include consumers' voice in state policy decision by appointing them to positions on key state committees such as the Interagency Council on Homelessness. 78 DOC. INDEX 3 ATTACHMENT 1 - DEFINITIONS Affordable Housing At Risk of Becoming Defined as paying less than 30 percent an individual's income for housing. Being on the brink of homelessness, often because of Homeless having extremely low income and paying too high a percentage of that income (typically 50 percent or more) on rent. Beds Typically used to describe overnight sleeping capacity in shelters. Chronically Homeless Continuum of Care Domestic Violence Also described as "hard to serve" homeless. Individuals who are homeless more than one year or more than three times in last three years; with disability. A community plan to organize and deliver housing and services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless as they move to stable housing and maximum self-sufficiency. It includes strategies to end homelessness and prevent a return to homelessness. Patterns of coercive control in an intimate relationship. This control may be seen in physical assault or in more subtle, but equally devastating ways. Verbal, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse, as well as isolation, fall under the realm of abusive behaviors. Domestic violence crosses all racial, economic, ethnic, and religious communities. Emergency Shelter Short-term shelter for emergency situations (usually for 30 days, although it can be longer). Homeless According to the Stewart B. McKinney Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11301, et seq. (1994) a person is considered homeless who "lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and; has a primary nighttime residency that is (A) a supervised DOC. INDEX # C-'3 Page 79 of 83 ATTACHMENT 1 - DEFINITIONS publicly or a privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations, (B) an institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized, or (C) a public or private place for not designed for, or ordinary used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings". Homeless Youth An unaccompanied youth under the age of 18 and not emancipated. Housing First A Housing First approach rests on two central premises: Re -housing should be the central goal of our work with people experiencing homelessness, and by providing housing assistance and follow-up case management services after a family or individual is housed, we can significantly reduce the time people spend in homelessness. There are three components to this approach: • Crisis intervention, emergency services, screening and needs assessment: Individuals and families who have become homeless have immediate, crisis needs that need to be accommodated, including the provision of emergency shelter. There should be an early screening of the challenges and resources that will affect a re -housing plan. • Permanent housing services: The provision of services to help families access and sustain housing includes working with the client to identify affordable units, access housing subsidies, and negotiate leases. Clients may require assistance to overcome barriers such as poor tenant history, credit history and discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, family make-up, and income source. Providers may need to develop a roster of landlords willing to work with the program and engage in strategies to reduce disincentives to participate. o Case management services: The provision of case management occurs (1) to ensure individuals and families have a source of income through®C 0 INDEX Page 80 of 83 # C-3 ATTACHMENT 1 - DEFINITIONS Outreach Permanent Supportive Housing Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Transition Shelter Wraparound Services: employment and/or public benefits, and to identify service needs before the move into permanent housing; and (2) to work with families after the move into permanent housing to help solve problems that may arise that threaten the clients' tenancy including difficulties sustaining housing or interacting with the landlord and to connect families with community-based services to meet long term support/service needs. Developing relationships, providing service delivery and resources to homeless individuals who generally live on the streets or other unsheltered settings. Involves permanent, affordable housing with support services as needed. Respondent has a major disorder (such as depression, psychosis, or manic episodes) and meets at least one of these additional criteria: (1) Functional limitation that limits major life activities, ability to work, or taking care of personal needs such as bathing; (2) Mental health (MH) services use or desire for MH services; (3) Danger to self or others; (4) Dependence, i.e., inability to support one's self or provide for one's own medical care. Refers to shelter provided to individuals for up to two years. A delivery methodology in which multiple community-based services and supports emphasize the strengths of the individual/family and includes the delivery of coordinated, integrated, highly individualized unconditional services that addresses all of the needs of the individual/family in a comprehensive manner. Page 81 of 83 DOC. INDEX # G-3 I 00 Q PARTICIPANTS IN THE TEN-YEAR PLANNING PROCESS Name Tim Sullivan Diana McClaskey Robert Gutierrez Diana Trevino Rhonda Hauff Elisabeth Tutsch Jack Maris Steve Hill Carole Folsom -Hill Larry Connell Rodona Baysinger Lupita Gutierrez -Parker Julia Cedeno Katrina Jones Beth Dannhardt Shon Hilton Geoff Baker Steven Mitchell Robert Zink Steve Gaulk Wally Lee Ron Farino Ken Dove Lisay Baldoz Pat Carlton Annette Rodriguez Stephanie Murphy Agency United Way of Yakima County Next Step Housing DSHS Yakima CSO Yakima Neighborhood Health Yakima Neighborhood Health Northwest Justice Project Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health Yakima County Yakima Interfaith Coalition Association of Churches Northwest Community Action Council Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless Community Volunteer YWCA of Yakima Triumph Treatment Services Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless Consumer Credit Counseling Services OIC of Washington Ahtanum Pioneer Church Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health Triumph Treatment Services Washington State Department of Corrections Salvation Army of Yakima Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless Next Step Housing Yakima Neighborhood Health Services DSHS Wapato CSO Page 82 of 83 Representing Yakima County D&A Housing TANF Clients Homeless Health Issues Homeless Health Issues Tenant Landlord Issues Mental Illness and Street Outreach Yakima County Single and Chronic Homeless Faith Community Emergency Housing Homeless Families and HIV/AIDS Independent Grant Writer Domestic Violence D&A Treatment and Housing HMIS Consumer Credit and Counseling Housing and Weatherization Homeless Youth (PATH) Homeless Outreach D&A Services and Housing Re-entry Housing Emergency Services Homeless Families and HIV/AIDS D&A Housing Health Care for the Homeless TANF Clients CONTACT INFORMATION Tim Sullivan Housing Specialist Yakima County Department of Community Services 128 North 2nd Street Yakima County Courthouse, Room 102 Yakima, WA 98901 Phone: (509) 574-1522 Fax: (509) 574-1521 tim.sullivanr co.vakima.�wa.us Page 83 of 83 DOC. INDEX # �-'3 ATTACHMENT B DOC. INDEX # C-3 American Planning Association Making Great Communities Happen Policy Guide on Homelessness Adopted by Chapter Delegate Assembly, March 29, 2003 Ratified by the Board of Directors, March 30, 2003 Denver, Colorado Introduction Before 1980, the United States did not experience widespread homelessness. Tonight, approximately 800,000 people will be homeless. This is despite a myriad of programs and organizations designed to address the problem, supported by nearly $2 billion per year in federal investment. Over the course of a year between 2.3 million and 3.5 million people will experience homelessness. Several factors have contributed to the rise in homelessness, including escalating housing costs since the 1980s that outstripped personal income growth; accelerated loss of affordable housing stock and declining rental assistance; and decreased affordability and availability of family support services, such as child care. Other social changes including deindustrialization of our central cities, suburbanization, and the resulting concentration of urban poverty, have created unsustainable communities and housing markets. Neighborhood disinvestment has further contributed to the substitution of underground markets, including the trade of illegal drugs, which have undermined families' and individuals' health and well being.' Planners can play a significant role in reducing homelessness by determining local housing needs through their comprehensive plans, removing regulatory and legal barriers to the development of affordable and supportive housing, and fostering community support for permanent housing for the homeless. The lack of affordable housing severely limits a community's ability to end homelessness by limiting its ability to move people from shelters to permanent housing. A planner's most fundamental responsibility is to improve communities by addressing existing and future needs. Section A-5 of the AICP Code of Ethics (as amended in October 1991) states that a planner "must strive to expand choice and opportunity for all persons, recognizing a special responsibility to plan for the needs of disadvantaged groups ..." The Code of Ethics further states that a planner must "urge the alteration of policies, institutions and decisions which oppose such needs." This Policy Guide is another in a series of APA policy guides concerning housing related issues and builds on recommended policies APA has adopted in the following guides: Factory Built Housing (2001), Housing (1999), Community Residences (1997), The Supply of Public and Subsidized Housing (1991), and Smart Growth (2002). L St r -3 r t .., f', -' r e l t - What Is Homelessness? Federal law defines a homeless person as one who "lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence ... and has a primary night residency that is: (a) a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations... (b) an institution that provides temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized, or (c) a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings " Also included are persons being discharged from institutions that do not have an DOC. INDEX # c-3 identified residence to go to within a week, and persons fleeing domestic violence. The definition excludes those who are in the corrections system or detained pursuant to law. Various federal agencies other than HUD have interpreted the law in light of their specific programs; as reflected in program regulations. This definition works well in large urban communities, where tens of thousands of persons are literally homeless, on the streets, or in shelters. It has proven problematic in assessing the status of homeless persons in rural areas where there are few shelters. In rural areas, homeless persons are more likely to live with relatives or friends in overcrowded or substandard housing, or in less -than - habitable outbuildings.' Frequently these stays are sequential, that is, floating from one home to another until a permanent situation is found, these are the "Hidden Homeless." It is neither accurate nor appropriate to think about the homeless as a relatively homogeneous group. The Millennial Housing Commission has adopted a general way of categorizing the homeless, based on the research of Randall Kuhn and Dennis Culhane, which provides a framework for considering how best to address and prevent homelessness:5 • Transitionally homeless persons are those who generally move quickly through the homeless assistance system, once they are able to access it. Their principal need is for housing, plain and simple. Income supports, including employment that pays a living wage is critical to keeping these families housed. The "transitionally homeless" include people that work in entry-level jobs as well as those living on fixed incomes (the elderly, for example, or persons with disabilities that are living on SSI), who earn barely enough to pay for their housing costs and other necessities (such as food, health care, and day care). These individuals and families often live paycheck -to -paycheck or month-to-month, and may be one paycheck away from not making their mortgage or rent payment. Thus, a single short-term emergency, such as an increase in their rent or the loss of a job because of layoff, illness, or injury may result in homelessness. • Chronically homeless persons often experience long-term homelessness, frequently rotating through and among a community's various shelter facilities and the streets. They typically have health or substance abuse problems in addition to extreme poverty. This population is best served by permanent supportive housing, which combines housing with intensive rehabilitation, treatment, and other social services. Who Is Homeless? High housing costs and precarious, low-wage employment leave many American families today only a paycheck, illness, or car breakdown away from homelessness.' Families with children are one of the fastest growing segments of the homeless population. A 2000 survey of 25 cities conducted by the U S. Conference of Mayors found that 36 percent of the homeless population was composed of families with children.' This observation is corroborated by other research, which likewise indicates that approximately 34-38 percent of the homeless are families with children.' In rural areas, families, single mothers, and children are the largest group of people who are homeless.' Homeless children demonstrate serious developmental and learning delays, and are more likely to miss school than children with stable living situations. Poor educational experience can have lifelong impacts.' About two-thirds of the households (50 percent of the people — including children) who experience homelessness over the course of a year are single adults Most of these people are homeless for a very short time, and leave the homeless assistance system quickly. Others are perpetually homeless, cycling in and out of a variety of shelters, detention facilities, and the health care system. " Single homeless adults are most often men between the ages of 31 and 50.'' Approximately 20-25 percent of this population experiences serious, ongoing mental illness. " Approximately half of the single adult homeless have a past or present substance use disorder. Runaway and "throwaway" youth are another element of the homeless population, and may include not only youth on the street or in shelters, but also students and children living in doubled -up housing, motels, and substandard housing, or "couch surfing" — the practice of ongoing but temporary stays with unrelated families or friends. This segment has proven difficult to quantify and DOC. 6NDX # G-3 is often not included in official counts of homeless people. One study that interviewed homeless youth found that approximately 1.6 million individual youths nationwide were homeless at least one night over the course of a year." Why Are People Homeless? Homelessness results from a complex set of circumstances in which people are forced to choose between food, shelter, and other basic needs, such as medicine and preventive health care.1' Principal reasons for homelessness include:'' • Poverty: Eroding work opportunities and declining income for lower -level workers (such as janitors, restaurant workers, retail clerks and stockers, manual laborers), coupled with decreasing welfare benefits and rental assistance funding. • Unemployment and Underemployment: Many people become homeless due to unemployment and underemployment. Even when people are employed, their salaries may not be adequate to afford decent housing or to allow accumulation of savings, living paycheck to paycheck. Many people that seek emergency and transitional housing are employed. • Lack of Affordable Housing: Low -rent units are disappearing from the market — abandoned, demolished, or converted into more expensive housing. Costs of new construction continue to escalate, while deep subsidies that provide direct rental assistance to the poor are declining. Waiting lists for housing assistance average 33 months in the nation's larger cities.— Despite recent moves to increase the minimum wage, in no state does a full-time minimum wage job enable most families to pay for a. moderately priced two-bedroom apartment» • Other Factors: o Domestic Violence — Women with no means of support other than their abusive spouses are faced with a Hobson's choice: battering or homelessness. Forty-six percent of the cities surveyed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors reported domestic violence as a primary cause of homelessness» o Lack of Affordable Health Care— Serious illness or disability can begin a descent into homelessness, beginning with loss of employment income and savings, which lead to eviction. o Mental Illness and Substance Abuse — Homeless people often face considerable barriers in obtaining treatment due to the lack of adequate resources, including mental health, substance abuse, outreach, and supportive services. Treatment failures occur when homeless people fall out of systems that do not aggressively maintain contact with them or when clients fail to comply with potentially effective medication/treatment regimens. With appropriate treatment and supportive services, the majority of people with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues can succeed in permanent housing. In turn, permanent housing can contribute to improved mental health and abstinence from alcohol or drugs. What Is Being Done to Help the Homeless? The homeless assistance system is principally made up of local public and private nonprofit organizations that deliver a wide range of shelter and supportive services to people who become homeless. These services are generally funded through a patchwork of federal, state, and local public funds, coupled with charitable giving funneled through United Way and faith -based institutions. The aim of the homeless assistance system is to address the immediate needs of the homeless person and get them off the streets and into housing. Once housed, they may or may not receive additional direct services, depending on community resources and individual need. On the policy front, the federal government is encouraging collaborative planning at all levels. Local service providers must engage in broad-based comprehensive planning for the homeless as a prerequisite for receiving federal homeless funding. The Interagency Council on Homelessness has brought federal agencies together to better coordinate the various programs that offer funding and services for the homeless. Several states have established similar interagency councils. DOC. INDEX # c=3 What Is the Cost of Homelessness? Because they have no regular place to stay, homeless persons use a variety of public systems in inefficient and costly ways. This tendency masks the true cost of homelessness by cost shifting to law enforcement, corrections, health care, welfare, education, and other systems. A recent study of nearly 10,000 homeless adults with severe mental illness in New York City found that they used an average of $40,500 in health, shelter, and correctional services each year. For families, the annual cost of emergency shelter alone can be approximately $30,000, and in some cities is as high as $45,000 annually (New York).20 II, Findings Planning & Land Use 1. The need for emergency, transitional, and permanent housing for homeless populations is best evaluated with a Comprehensive Plan Housing Element that determines housing needs and priorities and sets forth policies and strategies to meet housing priorities. 2. Local comprehensive plans, in general, should be well integrated with the various plans and strategies that cities must develop in connection with federal housing and homeless funding, such as the Consolidated Housing & Community Development Plan, Continuum of Care for the Homeless, and Public Housing Agency Plan. The result can be ambitious plans that are possible to implement with access to grant funding, that identify appropriate sites and infrastructure for affordable and supportive housing. 3. Contributing to the shortage of affordable and supportive housing is an increasingly inadequate supply of appropriately zoned land (due to large minimum lot sizes for single-family housing and restrictions on siting multifamily or group residential facilities). Low-cost housing development fails to maximize profits for private developers and results in reduced tax revenues to local governments (when compared to more expensive forms of housing). Housing owned by nonprofit organizations may be exempt from local taxation while generating demand for school, infrastructure, and social services. Supportive housing may be further restricted by covenants and special permitting requirements. Such permitting requirements may restrict the type and frequency of services provided on site, the proximity of the supportive housing to other similar projects, and imposes additional special limitations on density or number of units that exceed those of the zoning district classification. 4. The Continuum of Care planning process mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development as a prerequisite to receipt of funds has helped service providers evaluate community needs, identify gaps and duplication of services, and establish local priorities for use of grant dollars. The Continuum of Care approach, however, remains principally focused on helping communities frame an effective response to homelessness, rather than preventing homelessness in the first place.71 5. Planning for both immediate homeless services and prevention of homelessness requires that communities take a comprehensive view of how the social safety net does and does not work for both transitionally and chronically homeless persons. It is not enough to create a homeless assistance system that manages people's experience of homelessness. Communities need to address the root cause of homelessness. Since the homeless assistance system lacks the depth and stability of funding available to more "mainstream" programs and providers, effective planning will need to embrace mainstream programs and providers, such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Community Health Centers, Public Housing Authorities, and Medicaid, to develop prevention strategies. 6. An evaluation of the Continuum of Care planning process mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development as a prerequisite for receiving funding indicates that more people are served and are able to access more and better coordinated programs. Further, a more coordinated approach to provide housing and services for homeless people offers a good framework for increasing communication and information sharing among key stakeholders including mainstream agencies and broadens the base for financial support in the homeless assistance network. 00C. oN® � 3 Note: The seven components, of a full Continuum of Care, are: prevention, outreach and assessment, emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, permanent affordable housing, and supportive services. Barriers to Affordable and Supportive Housing 7. Even when housing providers acquire, improve, or re -use existing housing stock and agree to payment in lieu of taxes to support local infrastructure, they typically encounter intense neighborhood opposition. Opposition to supportive housing in particular tends to be protracted, resulting in increased development costs for projects that already have extremely low margins of economic viability. 8. Spacing requirements for group homes can present barriers to the development of new permanent supportive housing for the homeless.' 9. Development regulations, which impose unrealistic parking requirements and unnecessary transportation impact fees, may create financial burdens for developers of supportive housing when they are not reflective of the actual impact of the facility. 10. Despite evidence from numerous studies over the past 20 years, neighborhoods continue to vigorously fight supportive housing arrangements for the homeless on the basis of property values and/or a fear of crime. An Urban Land Institute Report prepared for HUD in 1999 examined the impact of supportive housing on neighborhoods and neighbors in Denver ("The Impact of Supportive Housing on Neighborhoods and Neighbors"). The report showed that supportive housing does not decrease property values nor increase criminal activity.23 Fair Housing 11. Many homeless persons, particularly those most in need of permanent supportive housing, experience disabilities. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)24 states "no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity." The Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C.2' interpreted Title II by requiring public entities to administer services, programs, and activities in "the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of qualified individuals with disabilities." In essence, Olmstead bans the "separate but equal" approach to accommodating the disabled. Although this decision has yet to be applied in a land use context, it certainly raises the issue of whether a community, in restricting zoning or permitting for supportive housing in a manner that limits the supply of such housing, violates the ADA. 12. One consequence of the reasonable accommodations provision of the Fair Housing Act is that local jurisdictions cannot limit the number of homeless persons with disabilities who live in supportive housing, such as group homes. Organizations such as Oxford House have fought and won zoning disputes concerning single-family definitions that limited the number of disabled persons that could live in a group home. 13. Local governments can violate the Fair Housing Act if they stop a group home or deny a reasonable accommodation due to neighbor's fears or prejudices about persons with disabilities.'° tioustny Costs & Supply 14. Families and individuals at the lowest end of the wage scale have the greatest difficulty in finding and paying for decent housing. These same households are important to community stability and economic growth, as they are typically headed by workers in the service and retail sectors with earnings at or just above minimum wage. Other at -risk households in many communities include entry-level police officers and teachers, as well as low -skilled manufacturing workers.'' 15. The inventory of affordable housing units keeps shrinking. The absence of a range of viable rental housing options creates a truncated housing continuum. This affordable rental housing crisis DOC. INDEX # C S is not new; however, the plight of homeless and poor households has intensified as the gap between minimum wage and the wage a full-time worker must earn an hour to afford adequate housing has increased sharply. The national median housing wage for 2002 was $14.66 for a two- bedroom apartment or almost three times the Federal minimum wage, which has remained at $5.15 since 1997. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, in no jurisdiction in the United States does a minimum wage job provide enough income for a household to afford the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home. 16. The lack of affordable housing has engendered high rent burdens. Housing assistance is at a premium. People are placed on long waiting lists. The average time on the waiting list for Section 8 rental assistance is approximately 33 months. These exceedingly long waiting lists mean that people must remain in shelters longer. The loss of single room occupancy housing has also contributed to the growth of homelessness. According to the 2000 "Survey on Hunger and Homeless in America," a report of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, single men compose 44 percent of the homeless, and single women make up 13 percent. Fiscal Impacts of Homelessness 17. Homeless persons are more likely to use the most expensive health care interventions, such as emergency rooms. Homeless people spend on average four more days per hospital visit than comparable non -homeless people, at a cost of approximately $2,414 per hospitalization. 18. Homelessness frequently results from and aggravates serious health care problems, including addiction. Attempts to treat people who do not have stable housing are ineffective and costly. 19. Homeless persons spend much time in jail or prison, often for petty crimes. It is not unusual for homeless people to continue to commit minor offenses so that they can return to the relative safety and warmth of a jail cell. The typical cost of a prison bed in a state or federal facility is $20,000 per year, compared to a typical annual rent subsidy of about $4,500-$6,000. Compromised health and time in jail limit homeless people's employability, and create long-term reliance on welfare systems. 20. Emergency shelter is the most immediate and basic response to homelessness. However, emergency shelter is the least cost-effective approach to solving the need for long-term housing. With an average annual cost of $15,000 for singles and $25,000-$30,000 for families, emergency housing is far more expensive and less effective than the typical annual rent subsidy of $4,500- $6,000 per unit.'] III. Sp cftic Policy Po s Lors 1. Planners should work to ensure that local comprehensive plans include housing elements that provide for a diverse choice of housing opportunities, in all price ranges, distributed throughout the community and for inclusion of appropriate types of supportive housing in amounts consistent with demonstrated need. Local Planners should encourage the specific subject of homelessness in local comprehensive plans. This can be done as part of the housing element and can be tied to affordable and attainable housing as goals and recommend the homeless be considered as part of any "special needs" audience that may be identified in a local plan. Reason to support: Planners can reduce homelessness by using the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan to determine housing needs and to develop effective strategies to address identified housing issues, including homelessness. 2. Local Planners should encourage coordination between the general planning/land use departments with community development and/or human service funding agencies and nonprofits. DOC. INDEX # C-3 Specifically, planners should identify and cross reference common goals or related objectives in local land use plans with federally mandated housing and community development plans and strategies (i.e.: HUD Consolidated Plans, Neighborhood Revitalization Strategies, and Continuum of Care Strategies.) Reason to support: Coordination promotes the efficient use of public funds. The coordination of planning efforts provides a platform for addressing housing needs strategically, with an integrated vision that guides, connects, and communicates a more comprehensive effort. This effort may promote equity by offering a continuum of supportive housing options. 3. Planners should ensure that local comprehensive plans address the need for a wide array of emergency, transitional, and permanent housing to serve the homeless, including rental units for households with incomes below 30 percent of area median income (See APA Policy Guide on Housing, 1999). Reason to support: Unless there is an adequate supply of housing to meet the needs of very low-income households, including those with disabilities, communities will not be able to effectively address homelessness. 4. Planners should work to ensure that every community has reasonable facilities to accommodate the needs of the homeless on a short-term or emergency basis. Reason to support: Emergency shelter should be considered a basic community service. In the wealthiest nation on earth, there is no excuse for people to perish from exposure, but it happens across the nation every day. Short-term shelters get people off the streets and offer the opportunity to access supportive services that can help them to overcome the circumstances and barriers in their lives that prevent them from securing and maintaining permanent housing situations. A shelter is not intended to become, nor should it be a long-term solution to homelessness, but a humanitarian measure that in the interest of public health offers basic protection from harm. 5. The American Planning Association and its Chapters should take a leadership role in educating planners and local government officials about the fair housing implications of local land use regulation. Reason to support: Zoning and subdivision regulations may contain measures that conflict with federal protections under the Fair Housing Act. Among the most common problems are ordinances restricting the number of unrelated individuals who may occupy a residence, standards for development that unduly restrict access by protected classes, and restrictions on supportive services provided within a residential unit. Planners and local governments must become more knowledgeable about the Fair Housing Act and its connection with land use to ensure that all citizens have equal access to appropriate, affordable housing. 6. The American Planning Association, its Chapters, and its Divisions (especially the Planning and Law Division and the Housing and Community Development Division) should collaborate to produce materials and promote activities to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing. Reason to support: Homeless individuals and families need affordable and supportive housing. Local planners and planning commissioners need more training about affordable housing, supportive housing, and fair housing laws to create better planning decisions at the local level. They must be given the tools to appropriately evaluate proposals, starting with a review of zoning and subdivision regulations that may present barriers to affordable housing. An understanding of fair housing law can assist local planners in making proper decisions. DOC. NIDE( # c-3 7. The American Planning Association, its Chapters, and its members should partner in educating planning commissioners and elected officials concerning the need for diverse housing types to serve the homeless and non -homeless special needs populations and provide tools to better evaluate housing proposals. Reason to support: APA should oppose neighborhood efforts to thwart housing for the homeless and non -homeless special needs populations on the basis of prejudices and fears concerning property values. APA should assist Planning Commissioners and elected officials with tools to objectively evaluate affordable housing and supportive housing proposals (e.g., Building Better Communities Network resources). 8. The American Planning Association and its Chapters support Federal, State, and local efforts to streamline existing programs and lower barriers to producing and preserving affordable housing and support efforts that provide incentives to increase the supply of affordable rental housing. Reason to support: As noted in the Millennial Housing Commission Report, in 1999 one in four households — an estimated 28 million — spent more than 30 percent of their income on housing, and one in eight low-income working families earning the equivalent of a full-time, minimum wage reported spending more than one-half of their income on housing. It is estimated that 1.7 million poor households live in substandard housing. Government at all levels should use the tools at their disposal to promote infill incentives, property tax abatement, density allowances, land assembly, and fast track permitting. 9. The American Planning Association and its Chapters should promote federal leadership in ending homelessness including increased and direct aid to states cities and localities, including coordination of federal efforts through the Interagency Council on Homelessness, funding for supportive services, and increased commitment to affordable, permanent housing. Reason to support: Federal support for homeless programs continues to be vital. Increased interagency coordination has resulted in better, more streamlined approaches to funding for homeless services and permanent housing, while emphasizing local determination in how programs are designed and delivered. Federal resources will continue to be critical in meeting the demand for the permanent housing that is needed by special needs populations, but cannot be built entirely without some sort of federal subsidy. 10. The American Planning Association and its Chapters support the establishment of a National Housing Trust Fund to serve as a source of revenue for the increasing the affordable rental -housing inventory (See APA Policy Guide on Housing, 1999). Reason to support: Federal support for the housing sector has been uneven, especially, in addressing the affordability challenge confronting many lower-income households. The affordable housing crisis severely affects extremely low-income families earning at or below 30 per cent of area median income. The proposed National Affordable Housing Trust Fund focuses specifically on targeting these low-income households The Trust Fund should be used primarily for the production of new housing, preservation of existing federally assisted housing, and rehabilitation of existing private market affordable housing. Trust Fund dollars can be used to ensure economic integration, such as the production of new, mixed income housing. Legislation has a real goal of 1,500,000 housing units by 2010 11. The American Planning Association and its Chapters support the establishment of State, Regional, and/or local housing trust funds with a permanently dedicated source of public revenue to support the production and preservation of affordable housing. DOC. Reason to support: There are over 150 housing trust funds in the United States. Recent statistics indicate that more than $500 million has been invested in affordable housing via these trust funds every year. These funds support a variety of housing activities that target homeless, low, and very low income households including new construction, preservation of existing housing, homeless shelters, housing -related services, and capacity -building for nonprofit housing organizations. These housing trust funds successfully demonstrate government's commitment to finding a solution to the nation's critical housing needs. Documented economic benefits of Housing Trust Funds include more employment opportunities, higher property tax revenues, and increased sales taxes. 12. The American Planning Association should join with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the Corporation for Supportive Housing, the National Coalition for the Homeless, and the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty to encourage federal, state, and local interagency collaboration to end homelessness. Reason to support: Good planning requires close cooperation of all levels of government. APA's voice alone is not sufficient to carry this message; partnership with other organizations will allow the planning agenda to demonstrate a broad base of support. 13. To implement the foregoing policies the American Planning Association and its Chapters recognize that some small fully developed communities may need intergovernmental agreements with adjacent or larger communities in meeting these needs. Notes 1. Millennial Housing Commission. Meeting Our Nation's Housing Challenges. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2002. 2. National Alliance to End Homelessness. A Plan: Not a Dream. How to End Homelessness in Ten Years. Washington, D.C.: NAEH. 2001. 3. Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, 42 USC § 11301 et seq. (1994). 4. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rural Homelessness: Focusing on the Needs of the Rural Homeless. 1996. 5. Millennial Housing Commission, 2002. 6. National Coalition for the Homeless. Fact Sheet #1: Why are People Homeless? Washington, D.C.: National Coalition for the Homeless, 1999. 7. U.S. Conference of Mayors Status Report on Hunger and Homelessness. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Conference of Mayors, 2001. 8. Burt, Martha. America's Homeless II: Populations and Services Washington, D.C.: Urban Institute, 2000. 9. Vissing, Yvonne. Out of Sight, Out of Mind Homeless Children and Families in Small Town America. Lexington, Ky.: University of Kentucky Press, 1996. 10. National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2001 (all of the examples cited appear in this NAEH policy document). DOC. INDEX # C-3 11. National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2001. 12. Burt, Martha, and Barbara Cohen. America's Homeless: Numbers, Characteristics, and the Programs that Serve Them. Washington, D.C.: Urban Institute, 1989. 13. Koegel, Paul, et al. "The Causes of Homelessness," in Homelessness in America. Oryx Press, 1996. 14. Ringwalt, C.L., J.M. Green, M. Robertson, and M. McPheeters. "The Prevalence of Homeless Among Adolescents in the United States." American Journal of Public Health, 1998. 15. National Coalition for the Homeless. Fact Sheet #1: Why are People Homeless? Washington, D.C.: National Coalition for the Homeless, 1999. 16. National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2001. 17. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Waiting in Vain: An Update on America's Housing Crisis. Rockville, Md.: HUD User, 1999. 18. Menino, Thomas M. Editorial, Los Angeles Times, July 31, 2002. (Menino is the mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.) 19. U.S. Conference of Mayors, 1998. 20. Culhane, Dennis P., Stephen M. Metraux, and Trevor R. Hadley. 2002. "Public Service Reductions Associated With Placement of Homeless Persons With Severe Mental Illness in Supportive Housing." Housing Policy Debate 13(1):107-63. 21. U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Evaluation of Continuums of Care for Homeless People. Washington, D.C.: HUD User, 2002. 22. The Department of Justice and HUD have taken a position that separation requirements which have the effect of "foreclosing group homes from locating in entire neighborhoods" are not consistent with the Fair Housing Act. (Statement of the Department of Justice and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, "Group Homes, Local Land Use, and The Fair Housing Act," August 18, 1999) See www.usdoj.gov/crt/housing/final8._1 htrrr 23. See also "Why Affordable Housing Does Not Lower Property Values" from HomeBase, tvww.habitat.org/hots/propertyvalues html. 24. 42 U.S.C. §§ 12131-34. 25. Olmstead v. L.C. (98-536) 138 F.3d 893. 26 Statement of the Department of Justice and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, "Group Homes, Local Land Use, and The Fair Housing Act," August 18, 1999). See www.usdo1.gov/crt/housing/final8 1 htni. 27. U S. Conference of Mayors, 2001. 28. Culhane, Dennis P., Stephen M. Metraux, and Trevor R. Hadley. 2002. "Public Service Reductions Associated With Placement of Homeless Persons With Severe Mental Illness in Supportive Housing." Housing Policy Debate 13(1):107-63 DOC. INDEX OFFICE OF HEARING - MINER are AND COUNT' OF YAKIMA PHILIP A. LAMB Chris Wilson City of Yakima Planning Division 129 N. 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 311 NORTH THIRD STR E ET, P.O. BOX 4 1509)248-0706 YAKIMA, WASHINGTON 98907 FAX: (509) 248 -070T -- June 9, 1995 DECEIVED JUN O 91995 PLANNING DIV.VA Re: UAZO INTERPRET #2-95 - UNION GOSPEL MISSION EXAMINER NO. I95-5-27 Dear Chris: My Examiner's decision is enclosed. The hearing was held on June 8, 1995. Best personal regards, Philip A. Lamb PAL/pjl Enclosure cc: Mr. Steven Erickson w/encl. Board of County Commissioners w/encl. DOC. INDEX # C-� ISSUED: JUNE 9, 1995 Interpretation, Class 2 Review, and Modification of Prior Class 2 Decision, Requested by Union Gospel Mission ) ) J ) ) RECEiVED JUN 09 MS WY OFY (?J PLANNiNGl DIV. EXAMIUPcS DECISION INTERPRETATION (2-95 EXAMINER NO. I95-5-27 The Examiner conducted a public hearing on June 8, 1995. In addition to Mission representatives, Calvin Clark, owner of R & R Construction, and Clarence Marshall, neighborhood property owner, attended. The staff report presented by Joan Davenport recommended approval of this three pronged application. The Examiner inspected the property prior to the hearing and again after the hearing with respect to the curb cut on North 1st Street. SUMMARY OF DECISION. (1) "Mission" is defined as a Class 2 use in the Light Industrial (M-1) zone; (2) This current proposal for extension of mission activities into the M-1 zone is approved, subject to several conditions; (3) This Examiner's prior decision authorizing location of the Mission on North 1st Street is modified, deleting the bus stop requirement and modifying the fencing requirement, which previously required that mission activities be confined to CBDS with the M-1 land owned by the applicant fenced from mission activities. From the view of the site, the matters contained in the official record including the staff report, a review of both the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan and the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, and from evidence received at the hearing, the Examiner makes the following: EXAMINER'S DECISION - 1 l'Y DOC. INDX # c -a HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF Y.LCIMA POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAKIMA. WASHINGTON 36907 (509) 248-0706 !'XTP? NGS 1. ,applicant. Union Gospel Mission. 2. Jocation. 1300 N. 1st Street. 3. Application. Interpretation, Class 2 Review, and modification of prior -Class 2 decision. _ 4. Proposed Use. Mission. 5. Current Boning and Use. The subject property at 1300 North First Street is zoned CBDS, with M-1 located both west and south of the existing facility. The site is presently improved with a building which was constructed as a motel and has been remodeled to accommodate the Mission. Adjoining lands owned by the Mission include a large parcel to the west, near the railroad tracks, as well as a parcel south of the Mission on which a warehouse has recently been constructed. Adjoining properties have the following characteristics: Location Zoning Existing Use North (across Oak St.) CBDS Restaurant South CBDS Contractor office/warehouse East M-1 Vacant tract, RR right of way, light industrial West of N. First St. CBDS Restaurant, various retail 6. Project Description. The staff report from the planning division provides a good historical perspective. "Mission" was established by interpretation as a Class 2 use in the CBD and CBDS zones. After that original interpretation request was submitted, it became apparent that some of the property involved was bisected by a zoning boundary with part of at least one parcel lying in the light industrial (M-1) zone. If that had been realized early on, the original interpretation request would have undoubtedly asked for similar treatment of the M-1 property. The current interpretation request is an effort to correct that original apparent oversight. If the interpretation requested is granted, the Mission has submitted a Class 2 application for expansion of their EXAMINER'S DECISION - 2 DOC. INDEX # c - a� HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF YAKIMA POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAKIMA. WASHINGTON 98907 (509) 248-0706 activities in the M-1 zone. Although Class 2 applications typicall'9 do not generate a public hearing, the planning division has forwarded it to the Examiner, as permitted under the ordinance, for a public hearing. The proceedings have been consolidated in order to provide an expedited_and economical review process. A third factor deals with the original Class 2 decision authorizing mission activity at this site. The Yakima Gateway Organization appealed the Examiner's decision to the City Council. Prior to Council action, the appeal was withdrawn as a result of a settlement agreement entered into privately between the Mission and the various members of the Gateway organization. The Class 2 decision required the Mission to install a transit stop on North First Street. This was an item of concern to the opposition group. In their agreement the Mission and the Gateway organization agreed to delete the requirement for a bus stop. Their mutual concern was that such a stop not become a gathering place for loiterers. Furthermore, the city transit service already has a bus stop on Oak Street, adjacent this property, which provides safe and effective transit access. Since the City of Yakima is not a party to the private settlement agreement, but through its Examiner has imposed this requirement of a bus stop, both the Mission and Yakima Gateway jointly request deletion of the bus stop requirement. On a further housekeeping matter, if the Mission is allowed to expand into M-1 property, the fence required in the original decision between the CBDS and M-1 property should be deleted. 7. Interpretation. "Mission" is hereby classified as a Class 2 use in the M-1 zone. The definition of Mission is as set forth in the prior Interpretation, City No. UAZO Interp #1-92, Examiner No. I91-5-2, dated February 27, 1992. A review of Table 4-1 of the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance indicates that a variety of nontraditional industrial land uses are permitted in the M-1 zone with either Class 2 or Class 2 review. This includes facilities such as churches, community centers, day care centers, half -way houses, hospitals, correction facilities, EXAMINER'S DECISION - 3 DOC. INDEX # C -a NEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CRY AND COUNTY OF YAKIMA POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAK NA. WASHINGTON, 98907 (509) 248-0706 libraries, and .schools. It. mission is consistent with these types of uses. In addition, the February 27, 1992 interpretation as adopted and incorporated herein by reference. 8. Class 2 Review. 8.1 Proposed Site -Plan. This proposal includes relocation of 25 parking spaces from the area south of the main building complex to the M-1 zone west of the complex, approval of .a loading dock and automotive shop west of the main complex; installation of six parking spaces for other oversized vehicles, with water and sewer connections; and approval of future basketball court, open space and other play field areas in the M-1 portion of the property. A warehouse has recently been constructed in part of the M-1 property. To the extent that that facility needs Class 2 review and approval, it is clearly consistent with Mission activities, compatible with the area, and is hereby approved. It was built pursuant to a simple building permit because warehouse activities are permitted as a matter of right in the M-1 zone, regardless of the characterization of the warehouse's owner. For instance, a hotel or retail facility could build a warehouse in the M-1 zone. The warehouse will be serviced by a loading dock, and will be adjacent to a shop which is planned to be used for maintenance and repair of Mission equipment and vehicles. No client vehicle repair is requested, and none is authorized by this decision. The shop and loading dock meet all zoning ordinance standards for building height and setback. Six recreational vehicle parking spaces are proposed west of the southwest corner of the existing complex. These will be immediately west of the new paved parking spaces relocated from the south side of the alley. These spaces are requested in order to accommodate volunteers who volunteer their services at the Mission. Limited recreational vehicle parking, for Mission volunteers, is consistent with the scope of activities typically experienced by a mission. The Mission is not requesting, and will EXAMINER'S DECISION - 4 DOC. (NIDE( HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF YAKIMA POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAKMA. WASHINGTON 98907 (509) 248-0706 not receive, approval for a large or commercial recreational vehicle park. These parking facilities are ancillary to the Mission and its activities. They will be provided with water and sewer connections, installed prior to paving the new parking lot immediately east of =these six spaces. The city has recommended that the RV spaces be paved. The applicant requests gravel. The zoning ordinance requires pavement or other approved surfacing. In this instance, the volume of vehicle movement is expected to be very low. Gravel, and perhaps seal coating as necessary, is expected to be sufficient to control dust, and provides better accommodation for on-site storm drainage control. The RV parking area will be fenced, but need not be view obscuring. A related issue is treatment of the alley terminus, which currently ends at the west property line of R & R Construction. City recommendations suggest extension of the alley and creation of a hammerhead turnaround to accommodate emergency vehicle movements. A practical alternative is to require a turnaround area at the end of the alley to be included in the fenced area, and gravel consistent with the RV spaces. This is an industrial area. Turning movements of heavy vehicles, including fire trucks, need to be accommodated, but graveled surfaces, seal coated as necessary, should be adequate to accommodate the relatively low volume of traffic expected at this alley terminus. Resurfacing of the alley is already required pursuant to the original Class 2 decision. The other alley, on the west side of the property, running north to Oak Street, is not intended to be utilized by the Mission and therefore need not be improved by the Mission. 8.2 Fencing. Mission activities on their M-1 property will be fenced as the property is developed to accommodate those activities. At some point a basketball court may be developed adjacent to the west alley. At that time, that portion of the Mission property will be fenced with six foot high non -view obscuring fencing. At that time also the existing masonry block EXAMINER'S DECISION - 5 ®oc INDEX # ® c — o` - HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CRY AND COUNTY OF YAKIMA POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAKIMA. WASHINGTON 98907 ICI OI 7 AG-Y7/1G waif parallel to Oak Street 'will •be = extended to the alley. Similarly, when Flay fields are developed on the M-1 property, they will be appropriately fenced. Until such development occurs there is no fencing requirement. The previously required fence to be located on the M-1/CBDS zoning boundary at_the rear (west side) of the existing complex is no longer required. The existing masonry wall on the west side is sufficient. 8.3 Bus Stop. The bus stop, Condition 3(D) of the original Class 2 decision, is hereby deleted. The existing curb cut and approach apron, located between the curb and the existing sidewalk, shall be removed and replaced with standard barrier curbing consistent with the rest of the street. 9. Environmental Review. This project is exempt from SEPA review under the flexible threshold for categorical exemptions established in YMC §6.88.070. Previous SEPA review was conducted on the structure and parking areas approved under the prior 1992 site plan. 10. Public Notice. Public notice of the hearing was provided in accordance with the ordinance. From the foregoing Findings, the Examiner makes the following: CONCLUSIONS 1. The Examiner has jurisdiction. 2. Mission, as defined by previous interpretation, is classified as a Class 2 use in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district. 3. The Class 2 application is approved subject to the following conditions: A. A total of 82 parking spaces are required, some of which may be located within the M-1 zoning district as reflected on the site plan. All 82 spaces shall be hard surfaced, with appropriate storm drainage designed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. EXAMINER'S DECISION - 6 DOC. INDEX # G-2- HEARNG EXAMINER FOR THE CIT' AND COUNTY OF YAKIMA POST OFFICE 90X 4 YAKMA. WASHNGTON 98907 (509) 248-0706 S. Six oversized parking spaces, as reflected on the s_t= plan, shall be created for parking. All six spaces shall be -electrical connections. The spa coated as necessary. These spa temporary recreational vehicle serviced with water, sewer, and ces may be graveled, and seal ces shall,be fenced, with the fencing designed to include a turnaround at the west terminus of the east/west alley. This terminus area shall also be graveled and serve in lieu of a formal cul-de-sac or hammerhead turnaround. C. The perimeter of the Mission site under actual use shall be fenced. Future development of play fields or basketball courts will be permitted without subsequent review, all as indicated on the site plan, provided the areas are fenced with appropriate gates. D. The shop, loading dock, and warehouse are approved as shown on the site plan subject to the condition that no client vehicle maintenance or repair shall be permitted, except on an emergency basis. E. The prior Class 2 decision, dated October 19, 1992, is hereby amended to delete Condition 3(D), page 32 of that decision. The existing curb cut and approach apron between the curb and existing sidewalk shall be replaced with standard barrier curb consistent with existing curbing. F. The fencing condition contained in the original Class 2 decision, Condition 3(E), is also deleted. This condition prohibited Mission use of M-1 property, and required all M-1 property to be fenced, prohibiting access from the CBDS property. Class 2 approval of proposed Mission activities on M-1 property negates the need for this prior condition. 4. A final site plan, which includes the items shown on the original site plan, the additions or modifications required by this decision, and demonstrating compliance with the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to issuance of a certificate of zoning review or building permit, pursuant to YMC 15.12.050. EXAMINER'S DECISION - 7 DOC. INDEX HEAR NG EXAM !NEP FOR THE crTY AND COUNTY OF YAKIMA POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAKIMA. WASHINGTON 98907 (509) 248-0706 S. This decision entitles the applicant to a Certificate of Zoning Review, which is valid for one year from the date of issuance of the Certificate. The Certificate may be extended one time only for up to one additional year by application prior to the termination date, all as set forth in YMC 15.12.060. DATED this day of June, 1995. VIZL.,._A//PHILIPPA. LAMB Hearing Examiner EXAMINER'S DECISION - 8 DOC. INDEX c -a HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF YAKMA POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAKIMA. WASHINGTON 98907 (509) 248-0706 s. • L." a SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT . RE: UNION GOSPEL MISSION RELOCATION The following terms and conditions were negotiated between representatives of the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) and Yakima Gateway Organization (YGO) with regard to relocation of UGM on North First Street, Yakima, Washington. This document sets forth the agreement of the parties. These terms are in addition to those required by the City of Yakima staff and Phil Lamb, the City Hearing Examiner. 1. Withdrawal of Appeal. YGO will withdraw its appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision allowing UGM to relocate on North First Street. The notice of withdrawal will be transmitted to City of Yakima Planning Department and City Attorney, and shall include a specific recitation that the subject appeal is withdrawn and YGO does not authorize anyone else to pursue such appeal on its behalf. 2. Future Development. With respect to future development, UGM and YGO agree as follows: (a) Schematic Plan. A schematic plan for future development of UGM is attached hereto as Exhibit A. YGO agrees that the new Mission location and future development of such property in substantial accord with the attached schematic plan and designated uses is approved and acceptable to YGO. Any such future development shall be further subject to such modifications as required by City of Yakima. (b) Request for Class (3] Review. UGM and YGO shall jointly request the City of Yakima (and any other necessary governmental entities) to designate "Mission" as a Class (3) use within the M-1 zoning district. YGO and UGM agree that such classification and review process shall not be applicable to future development in accordance with the attached schematic plan. Class (3) review shall be applicable only to uses or developments above and beyond those contemplated on the schematic plan. 3. Restrooms. UGM agrees to provide a restroom to the general public, 24 hours per day, seven days a week, subject to SETTLEMENT AGREEM ENT jcC:\data\zoning\mission.sa 1 DOC. INDEX # G -a reasonable restrictions to insure safety and security, such restrictions shall not include locking either restrooms or access to restrooms. 4. Access. Client access fo 'the property, current and future, shall be restricted to the southside alley entrance designated by Hearing Examiner. The First Street entrance will be for administrative and staff purposes only. There shall be no access from Oak Street except for delivery or services to the subject property. 5. Board of Directors. The UGM Board of Directors will provide a half-hour time slot at the beginning of each monthly board meeting for a YGO liaison/representative of their choosing (or additional members) to attend in order to facilitate communication between the two organizations and allow them to work closer together on future development needs of the area. YGO shall notify UGM three (3) days in advance of their interest in attending a board meeting. 6. Break Room. UGM will provide a reading/day room between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Clients will be allowed to stay on the UGM property as long as they adhere to UGM rules. 7. R & R Construction Sign. As a good neighbor effort, UGM will provide a sign easement, for a sign of not more than nine (9) square feet, on North First Street for R & R Construction, subject to approval as to design by UGM. 8. Signage. UGM will place only one major sign on North First Street. The existing sign will be removed and replaced with a smaller sign mounted lower to the ground on a landscaped mound with lighting. The sign will be designed to have an institutional appearance and will be approximately three feet high and twelve feet wide. Verbiage on the sign will display "UGM Ministries" in large letters and "Union Gospel Mission" in smaller (approximately 4") letters along the bottom. The UGM will allow YGO to review the sign design prior to sign installation. 9. Wall. UGM will repair and maintain the six-foot fence indicated on its schematic plan, as well as construct and maintain the 100' wall required by Hearing Examiner in a manner architecturally consistent with facility design. Security booths and fences as indicated on said schematic plan will be constructed and maintained. All clients (except SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT 2 pec -c: \data\ening\x;:ssioa. as DOC. ONDEX "program" participants) will be prohibited from occupying the facility until said walls are constructed and/or repaired. All futures expansion (see schematic plan) will be enclosed by a six-foot chain-link or "superior fence. The fencinij• shall be applicable to areas marked in blue on the attached schematic plan. Any fencing adjoining commercial or residential areas (as marked on the attached schematic plan in yellow) will be site -screened chain-link or superior fence. Fencing marked in pink will be erected at the time the contiguous UGM property is used and developed. All other fencing with respect to future expansion shall be required at the time of such future use and expansion. Existing fencing which may be utilized is marked in green. 10. Shuttles. Two scheduled shuttles per day offering transporta- tion for clients to designated spots in Yakima will be provided by UGM. Said shuttle will also be available for individual trips as determined by UGM staff and will be pro- active in offering rides to clients observed along its route. Said shuttle will operate for a minimum of one year. 11. Transit. UGM will join YGO in a request to the Hearing Examiner and Yakima City Council that the proposed bus turn- out and bus stop planned for the First Street side of the facility be eliminated. Security. A minimum of one uniformed night security guard will be provided by UGM to make hourly patrols of the exterior of UGM property and will stay in radio communication with the Yakima Police Department and neighboring properties (with property owner approval). 13. Landscaping. The exterior of the property along North First and Oak will be beautified and maintained by UGM. 14. Alarms. All exterior exits will be alarmed. UGM will investigate feasibility of alarming individual rooms within facility. 15. Occupancy. No more than 260 residents may occupy the facility at any given time, unless otherwise reduced by City of Yakima Fire Code provisions, or in the event of public crises or emergency. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT 3 ]cc-c:\dau\zoning\aission.sa DOC INDEX # c 16. Police. UGM will join YGO in requesting City of Yakima Police to increase car and bicycle patrolling of the North First Street area. 17. Proclamation. UGM will join YGO in requesting the Yakima City Council and Mayor of Yakima proclaim North First Street area as a Gateway to Yakima. 18. Signators to Agreement. This Agreement represents a contrac- tual relationship between -Union Gospel Mission and member signators of Yakima Gateway Organization. YGO signators shall execute this Agreement and the original shall be maintained in the offices of their counsel, Jerome R. Aiken of Meyer, Fluegge & Tenney, P.S., 230 South 2nd Street, Yakima, Washing- ton, 98901. The signators shall be disclosed only to James C. Carmody of Velikanje, Moore & Shore, Inc., P.S., 405 East Lincoln Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98901 (counsel for UGM), and to UGM officers and the Executive Committee of the UGM Board. It is agreed that James C. Carmody and UGM shall not disclose the names of such signators to third parties except as necessary to proceed with legal enforcement actions hereunder. 19. Attorney's Fees. Should it be necessary for either party to invoke the aid of a court to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party therein, in addition.to costs allowed by law, shall recover a reasonable sum as attorney's fees, .all of which the other party agrees to pay. 30. Mutual Cooperation. All signators to this Agreement, for both YGO and UGM covenant and agree to implement and comply with the spirit and intent of this Settlement Agreement in good faith. YAKIMA GATEWAY ORG RATION UNION GOSPEL MISSION By : Y By: SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT 4 jcc-c:\data\zoning\mission.sa DOC INDEX # C - 2- . • • OTHER S IGNATORS jat - ‘41 If /PAZ GZ•e-c-suet. ) / ///r -t. 21u2, orv- stei6'5 akAl .14 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT jcc-c:\ daWzoyinftimiT.saziz Adai b 5 INDEX # - CITY` OF YAKIMA Cable TV ..... 575-6092 Code Administration.......:, 575-6121 Housing..... ._-- 575-6101 Planning ..........................-- 575-6113 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 129 NORTH SECOND STREET CITY HALL, YAKIMA, WASHINGTON 98901 (509) 575-6113 SCAN 278-6113 FAX 575-6105 NOTIFICATION OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION On February 27, 1992, the Yakima Hearing Examiner rendered his decision on the use interpretation concerning the Union Gospel Mission, UAZO Interp. #1-92. The request was reviewed at a public hearing held by the Hearing Examiner on February 13, 1992. A copy of the Hearing Examiner's Findings and decision is enclosed. Any part of the Hearing Examiner's decision may be appealed. Such appeal shall be filed within fourteen (14) days following the date of mailing of this notice and shall be in writing on forms provided by the Planning Division. For further information or assistance you may contact Joan Davenport, Supervising Associate Planner, City of Yakima Planning Division located on the 2nd floor of Yakima City Hall, (129 North Second Street), 575-6164. Don S. Skone Planning Manager Date of mailing: 2/28/92 DOC. X ON� � -I Request for Interpretation ) ) tie UNION GOSPEL MI88ION ) EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION ) as a Use in the Central ) City No. UAZO-INTBRP. #1-92 Business District and Central ) Bzaainer No. 192-5-2 Business District Support ) Zones. ) Background. Mr. John Puccinelli, owner of a downtown restaurant, through his attorney has requested a use interpretation concerning the Union Gospel Mission. The City of Yakima referred the request for an interpretation to this Examiner. Jurisdiction. YMC 15.22 governs interpretations by the Hearing Examiner. Section 15.22.030 permits the Examiner at his discretion to conduct a public hearing. Due to a request for public input and to present arguments directly to the Examiner, a public hearing was conducted February 13, 1992. Decision. The combination of uses typified by the Yakima Union Gospel Mission shall be characterized as a "Mission," subject to Class 2 review in the Central Business District (CBD) and Central Business District Support (CBDS) zones. Mission means a facility typically owned or operated by a public agency or non-profit corporation, providing a variety of services for the disadvantaged, typically including but not limited to temporary housing for the homeless, dining facilities, health and counseling activities, whether or not of a spiritual nature, with such services being generally provided to the community at large. Analysis. 1. Factual Background. The Union Gospel Mission, (Mission herein) is interested in relocating, which has generated concern by potentially affected landowners as to the appropriate EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION - 1 DOC. INDEX # C-1 HEARNG EXAMINER FOR THE ern, ANO COUNTY OF YAKMA POST OFFICE BO[ 4 YAKMA. WAS1iNGTOA 989o7 /SO9, 248-070E standard of legal review and the level of public comment required by the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of this interpretation is to review the nature of the activities conducted by the Mission, and determine whether those activities fit within any existing use classifications of the zoning ordinance. If not, then a new use will be established and defined, with a specified level of review. The Mission is a non-profit corporation providing a range of services. It has served the Yakima area for 56 years and has always been located in downtown Yakima. The Mission's primary purpose is the provision of spiritual and material support for those in need. In the past year it has served over 140,000 meals in-house; provided nearly 2,000 boxes of food to the community; provided clothing and other staples; as well as operating two dental clinics, a foot clinic, and providing showers and similar facilities. These services are all provided on a non-residential basis and constitute a substantial portion of the services provided by the Mission. The Mission also provides residential facilities. Within the existing facility typically 20 to 30 men and women are provided shelter in times of need. The Mission also provides spiritually oriented assistance to those having difficulty in coping with difficult situations, such as divorce, alcohol, drugs, etc. The Mission also operates a youth center consisting of a 17,000 square foot building located at 4th and Spruce. The center provides programs for 50 to 70 children each day, including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, boxing, crafts, and basketball. Information in other applications for relocation submitted by the Mission describe the proposed use as providing food and lodging facilities for homeless men and families; drug and alcohol rehabilitation; ministry, and related services. Proposed facilities have included a dormitory and family shelter, dining and EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION - 2 DOC. INDEX HEMPIG EXAMINER FORME CRY AND COUNTY OF YAKIMA POST OFFICE BOX 4 watmA. WA 4$NGTON 98907 ~so' 1M<)7(M kitchen facilities, auditorium, gymnasium, and maintenance/repair shops. It is the residential aspect of the facility, providing temporary housing to the homeless, those in need, and those displaced by personal or natural disasters, which generates the most concern by potential adjacent property owners. The Mission provides a flexible response to community needs. Depending upon its prospective location, the residential aspect of the program could be significantly increased, as reflected in the evidence concerning the proposed Terrace Heights location, in which temporary residential facilities for perhaps 200 individuals were contemplated. As in any business, the current facilities obviously constrain the scope and extent of services which can be provided. One of the Mission's primary objectives is to provide spiritually oriented assistance to help others help themselves. Accordingly, those receiving the benefit of temporary housing at the Mission are not allowed to stay in the Mission during the day, and are expected to use that time to seek employment and other assistance. 2. Zoning Ordinance. In prior applications the Mission has been treated by both City and County Planning staff as a "community center." Under this recognized use category in the zoning ordinance, the Mission received approval in 1986 to relocate in the Holtzinger Building, near its present location. At that time the zoning ordinance treated a con unity center as a Class 2 use in the CBD zone. In 1991 the County processed an application by the Mission to relocate in Terrace Heights as a community center, which is a Class 2 use in that Light Industrial zone due to the floodplain. The zoning ordinance designates certain uses in UAZO Table 4- 1. The table also specifies which of three levels of review apply to a given use. Class 1 uses are permitted in a zone, provided that the EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION — 3 DOC. 'I ®EX # (J - HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CRY AND COUNTY OF YM(W POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAK/4A. wAsHINGTON 99907 450912484706 standards for that zoning district are met. Class 2 uses are generally permitted in a given zone, but compatibility between a Class 2 use in the surrounding environment cannot be determined in advance and occasionally a Class 2 use may be incompatible at a particular location. Class 2 uses are reviewed by an Administrative Official, with an opportunity for comment by landowners within 300 feet. Class 2 uses can be forwarded for Class 3 review at the discretion of the Administrative Official, or his or her decision can be appealed to the Examiner for Class 3 review (YMC 15.04.020), which results in a public hearing. Class 3 uses are generally not permitted in a particular zone, but may be allowed by the Hearing Examiner after Class 3 review and public hearing. The Examiner may approve, deny, or conditionally approve the proposed use in order to promote compatibility with the intent and character of the zoning district and the objectives and development criteria of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan (YMC 15.04.020). Any use which is not listed in Table 4-1 is an unclassified use and shall be permitted only in those zoning districts so designated by the Hearing Examiner, in which case it shall be allowed only as a Class 2 or Class 3 use (YMC 15.04.040). The Interpretations chapter of the zoning ordinance governs this determination by the Hearing Examiner. The following conditions concerning use interpretations are imposed by YMC 15.22.050: No use interpretation shall vary the location or review requirements of any use listed in Table 4-1. Furthermore, no use interpretation shall permit any use in any zoning district unless evidence is presented which demonstrates that it vill comply with the intent and development standards established for that particular zone. The Examiner's interpretation may be appealed, in this instance to the City Council, pursuant to YMC 15.22.070 and YMC Ch.15.16. Both of the prior Mission applications afforded a chance for EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION - 4 DOC. INDEX /` # - I HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CM' AND COUNTY OF YAKIMA PST OFFICE BOX 4 YAKIMA_ WASHINGTON 98907 1509) 248-0706 public participation and review, so the issue of the applicable standard of review was not squarely met. After approving the Holtzinger Building as a Class 2 use in the CBD under the community center classification, the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance was amended by the City and the County to designate community centers as a Class 1 use in the downtown zones (CBD and CBDS). - Documentary evidence of the reason for the amendment is not part of this record, nor is there any oral evidence in the record from any of the elected officials involved. Any conclusions concerning legislative intent based upon recollections of this Examiner or Planning staff are too speculative to base an imputation of legislative intent by others. The Terrace Heights application in 1991 was also treated as a community center; because a floodplain in an industrial zone was involved, it was subject to Class 2 review. By stipulation the Mission agreed to a public hearing in order to expedite processing of the application, given the likelihood of appeal in any event. As reflected in this Examiner's decision denying the application, it was recognized at that time that there was room for argument as to whether it was a "community center" or a "halfway house," which is a Class 3 use in the M-1 zone at issue there. See Examiner No. 091-1-40, pg. 10. After noting that it could be treated as a community center, a Class 2 use in that zone, or as a halfway house, a Class 3 use in that zone, this Examiner at page 11 stated: For purposes of analysis under the zoning ordinance this will be treated as a Class 3 land use, meaning that it is subject to the highest level of review under the ordinance. Whether categorized as a Class 2 or a Class 3 use, the Examiner is obligated to determine that the use is consistent not only with the intent of the zone but also that it complies both with the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and the comprehensive plan. (See YCC 15A.04.020(2) and (3).) Id. at p.il. The application was denied because it did not comply with the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan, regardless of whether it was a Class 2 or Class 3 use. It was unnecessary to EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION - 5 DOC. NEARING EXAMiNER FOR THE ��/AND COUNTY OF YMA 1w,,\Drr./C CITY POST oFP)GE Box 4K Y JW A. WASHINGTON 9B9C- # C (509) 248-0706 decide the class of use. Presumably for a variety of reasons that decision was not appealed to the Yakima Board of County Commissioners. It does not have much precedential value, because it does not have even the stature of a trial court decision, but it does reflect that there has been some ongoing confusion as to the type of use involved and the appropriate level of review. Because it was at least a Class 2 use in that zone the application did receive public review. This zoning ordinance, and specifically its Table of Uses with related definitions, is the best guide to resolution of this problem. There are zoning cases on the books dealing with categorization of missions, halfway houses, and community centers, but they are all unique to the specific zoning ordinance involved. As an example, a Pennsylvania case determined that a land use defined as a "community center" also included a "halfway house," which apparently was not otherwise dealt with in the zoning ordinance. The court ruled that a halfway house, used to educate young people and their parents to the dangers of drug use and abuse, counseling and advising drug users and former addicts, and for referring such people to outside sources of medical, legal, and spiritual aid and to employment and recreational communities was a "community center or similar use" as set forth in the local zoning ordinance. Swift v. Zoning Hearina Board of Abington Township, 328 A.2d 901, 16 PA. CMWLTH. 356 (1974). That case is distinguishable from our situation in that our zoning ordinance defines both halfway house and community center. In a New Jersey will contest case the definition of mission came up. That court cited with approval an old Connecticut case in which the court stated: By universal acceptance the word "missionary," whether as a noun or adjective, embraces, not only the conception of a religious, charitable, or educational work or worker, but also such a work done through philanthropic motives, for the welfare of others too poor, too unappreciative, or too indifferent to do it themselves, and by persons EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION - 6 DOC. INDEX HEAttrG EXAMW4 R FOR THE CRY AND COUNTY OF YAK MA POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAKI(k WASNNGTON 98907 (509) 2184706 supported or means furnished in part at -least by some agency of which those for whom the work is done do not form a sustaining part. Fidelity Union Trust Co. v. Job Haines Home for Aced People et al., 14 A.2d 490, 127 N.J. EQ. 518 (1940). That definition,_ however stilted, clearly describes this Mission's activities. That definition, and a description of this Mission's activities, also describe a use different from either a community center or a halfway house. This ordinance defines community center as meaning: A facility owned and operated by a public agency or non- profit corporation, provided that the principal use of the facility is for public assistance, community improvement, or public assembly. YMC 15.02.020, p.9. That definition, without reference to other provisions of the ordinance, would include all government facilities, including juvenile detention facilities, jails, office buildings, schools, and hospitals, all of which nevertheless have their own listing in Table 4-1. Halfway house is defined as meaning: A home for juvenile delinquents and adult offenders leaving correctional and/or mental institutions; or a rehabilitation center for alcohol__and/or drug users; which provides residentially oriented facilities for the rehabilitation or social adjustment of persons who need supervision or assistance in becoming socially reoriented but who do not need institutional care. YMC 15.02.020, p.11. This Mission does some of that. It does some of the community center activity also. But it is not just a community center, it is not just a halfway house. It is a combination of uses, for which this ordinance does not provide much guidance in evaluating. Reviewing the various uses listed in Table 4-1 is helpful. Community centers are lumped with meeting halls and fraternal organizations, and treated as a Class 1 use in this zone, as compared to halfway houses which are treated as a Class 3 use. EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION - 7 DOC. ONDEX HEARING EXAMNER FORME CRY AND COUNTY OF YAKI MA POST OFFICE Box 3 YAKNA. WASHINGTON 98907 (5091238-0706 Detention centers are a Class 3 use in CBD and CBDS, as are hospitals. The Mission's activities do not rise to the level of a detention center or hospital, but they are more intensive than a group home, which is a Class 1 use. Group homes are defined as: A place for handicapped, physically or developmentally disabled adults, or dependent or predelinquent children, providing special care in a homelike environment. YMC 15.02.020, p.11. High density multi -family dwelling units are typically a Class 1 use in the CBD, and a Class 3 use in the CBDS, whereas the same density of dwelling units in a planned residential development are treated as Class 2 uses in both zones. Boarding houses are a Class 1 use in CBD, and a Class 2 in CBDS, as are retirement homes. Boarding houses are defined as: An establishment providing both lodging and meals for not more than 10 persons residing in the facility on a permanent or semi-permanent basis. YMC 15.02.020, p.6. The Mission's level of activity is clearly more than a boarding house with 10 or fewer people. By comparison, nearly all retail uses are Class 1 in both zones. Hotels, for instance, have almost identical activities to the Mission, and are treated as a Class 1 use. This is consistent with the definition of Central Business District, which: is to preserve the Central Business District of the City of Yakima as the region's center of commerce, industry, recreation and culture. This District is characterized by very intensive development and a variety of land uses including retail sales and service establishments, high density residential development, financial institutions, professional buildings and government offices. YMC 15.03.030.10. The definition of the CBD Support District is expanded to accommodate both wholesale and retail activities, with some high density residential development (YMC 15.03.020.11). Given the focus of the zones, it is appropriate that retail uses be Class 1. Although similar, the Mission's activities are not typically EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION - 8 DOC. INDEX # C -I MEARV G EXAMINER FOR THE CRY ANO COUNTY OF YAKIMA POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAKBIA. WASHINGTON 99907 1509» 2480706 thought of as a traditional retail use. It has been suggested that it is the type of user of the Mission, rather than the type of activities, which is at the root of the problem and that this has been treated not as a question of the appropriate land use but as to who uses the land. Stereotypes, prejudices, and public perceptions as to the type of clientele utilizing the Mission's services are in fact a central part of the controversy. This city has a legitimate public interest in fostering a downtown environment in which retail uses can co -exist, peacefully and prosperously, with necessary public and social services. No retail area can long survive, regardless of the opinions of store owners, if the public has a perception that an area is unsafe or for some reason undesirable. It is government's obligation to develop rational regulations which recognize and balance the legitimate constitutional and legal expectations of the whole community. Determining that the Mission is a specific type of use subject to public input prior to its approval simply creates a process by which the public can help government recognize and balance various viewpoints. Class 2 review means, in the terms of this ordinance, that the use is generally permitted but on occasion may be incompatible. That can be said for practically any use in any area. Table 4-1 indicates that many activities are subject to some level of public review before being located in the downtown business zones. This includes higher density planned residential developments, which under the explicit definition of the downtown zones is encouraged to be downtown. The point of public review is not to discriminate or to provide a means to discriminate. In any subsequent review of the Mission, the burden on both the public and the government will be to review the application in a principled manner, without succumbing to bias or prejudice, with the decision based upon objective reasoning and logical Conclusions. As recognized by the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan, public preference is to be considered, but public preference alone can EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION - 9 DOC. INDEX # c-1 MEARCNG EXAMINER FOR THE CRY AND COUNTY OF YAKIMA POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAKIMA_ WASNINGTTN 98907 tsoIN 248.0706 rarely, if ever, be the sole determinant for locating unpopular or locally undesirable land uses. An argument has been raised that substantial deference should be paid to the staff determination, by both the City and the County, that the Mission should be treated as a community center. This of course is the typical rule of administrative law. Mall. Inc. v. Seattle, 108 Wn.2d 369, 739 P.2d 668 (1987), was cited at the hearing as illustrative. In that case an administrative determination had been appealed to the Hearing Examiner, who upheld the administrative determination. On appeal to the trial court, that court upheld the Hearing Examiner. The Washington Supreme Court in upholding the lower decision ruled that considerable judicial deference should be given to the construction of an ordinance by those officials charged with its enforcement, meaning in that instance the administrative official and the Hearing Examiner. While this Examiner will certainly appreciate any deference he may ever receive in the future from any judge, this Examiner is so low on the totem pole that there is no one else to defer to. As reflected above, the issue has been in controversy for some time, has never been clearly resolved, and accordingly the City Planning Department when they received a request for interpretation forwarded it directly to the Examiner. Staff has never had to deal with the issue head-on before, simply because the ordinance provisions applicable at the time always accorded public review. In the first instance, Holtzinger, the Mission got what they requested, with no public outcry. In the second, Terrace Heights, they failed after stipulating to a public hearing, and did not appeal. For all practical purposes the issue is a matter of first impression now, and the staff is following the method set forth in the ordinance to obtain an interpretation. The activities encompassed by the Mission are consistent with the intent and development standards of both the Central Business EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION - 10 DOC. INDEX # G' HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF YAKMA POST OFFICE BOX 4 YAKMA. WASHNGTON 98907 MOM 2480706 District and Central Business District Support zones. Class 2 review is appropriate in order to determine, based upon a specific factual circumstance, if there are any issues which present compatibility concerns. Defining the Mission as a Class 2 use has the effect of creating a presumption that the use is permitted, but permits some public review. DATED this 27th day of February, 1992. EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION - 11 71706014 IV.Av.../(e'' PHILIP A. LAMB Hearing Examiner DOC. INDEX # C'I NEARNG EXAM IN Vzt F0* TME CITY AND COUNTY OF YAKIMA POST OFFICE BOx 4 YAKMA. WASNWGTON 98907 (5091248-0706 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — "MISSION" USES TXT#001-15, SEPA#007-15 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER D Public Notices , �` DM %� j� E �.. ..J' S• } '� 2' k'�•,� R` '� ' a •yM+-- t' ""I/-- y $."."' .31 j,1 S f }' i' 6+ tv1 .� �§'b aI �t1`�t f� - 3%'i D� � i y F b4 ^��t �._ t'F 4• ^M , k ,r" .�r ��, tY� , ��.r tv".�,: ia. 2,�r�'T'y, t'`?i$` rryC.y4 i t'�" dwy'i7 .fsa h;t �,y t. ,.i, avE. 'F°i+,. R,. .'� A x. :.:,i- ,....s....T7 e i .,. .1 5�. �, ..� i! y .1 ..ji. � D�� D-1 Notice of Yakima Planning Commission Public Hearing (English and Spanish) D -la: Legal Publication (Spanish) D -lb: Press Release & Legal Publication (English) D -lc: Parties and Agencies Notified D-ld: Affidavit of Mailing 03/06/2015 D-2 Notice of Application, Environmental Review, and DNS D -2a: Press Release and Legal Publication D -2b: Parties and Agencies Notified D -2c: Affidavit of Mailing 03/09/2015 D-3 Notice of Retention of DNS D -3a: Parties and Agencies Notified D -3b: Affidavit of Mailing 04/13/2015 D-4 Agenda Statement: Set Date for City Council Public Hearing 04/21/2015 D-5 Letter of Transmittal to City Clerk for Public Hearing 04/24/2015 D-6 Notice of City Council Public Hearing 04/24/2015 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 129 North Second Street Yakima, Washington 98901 Phone (509) 575-6037 • Fax (509) 576-6614 CITY OF YAKIMA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING "Mission" Uses in the GC, CBD and M-1 zoning districts NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Yakima City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the recommendation from the Yakima Planning Commission that the City Council consider and adopt an ordinance amending Title 15 of the Yakima Municipal Code to define "mission" use, and classifying such use as a Class (2) use within the General Commercial (GC), Central Business District (CBD) and Light Industrial (M-1) zoning districts of the City of Yakima. Said public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington, for the City Council to receive public testimony and evidence regarding this issue. All interested persons are invited to attend this hearing. Written comments may be submitted to the Council in two ways: 1) Send a letter via regular mail to "Yakima City Council, 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. 98901"; or, 2) E-mail your comments to ccouncil@ci.yakima.wa.us. Include in the e-mail subject line, "Mission Uses in SCC Zone." Please also include your name and mailing address. Dated this 24th day of April, 2015. Sonya Claar Tee City Clerk DOC. INDEX # -4 CITY OF YAKIMA, PLANNING DIVISION LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL I, Rosalinda Ibarra, as an employee of the City of Yakima, Planning Division, have transmitted to: Sonya Claar-Tee, Yakima City Clerk, by hand delivery, the following documents: 1. Mailing labels for CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING DIVISION - MISSION USES (TXT#001-15, SEPA#007-15); including all labels for adjoining property owners of subject property, agencies and parties of record. Signed this 24TH day of APRIL, 2015. Rosalinda Ibarra Administrative Assistant Received By: Date: DOC. INDEX # n-� Katherine G. 10 S 2nd St Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Linda Murray 10 S 55th Ave Yakima, WA 98908 Council Meeting 11/18/14 Luis Sandobal 1001 East Race Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Jessica Vieyra 1002 East Chestnut Ave Apt. A Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Rosendo Vierra 1002 East Chestnut Ave Apt. A Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Luis Vieyra 1002 East Chestnut Avenue Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Sergio Palma 1002 East Chestnut Avenue Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Javier Gutierrez 1004 S 2nd Ave Yakima, WA 98902 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Juan & Maria Alvarez 1008 E. Chestnut Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jean Schneid 1009 S 31st Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Council Meeting 11/18/14 Dennis Macias 1010 N 20th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Dennis Macias 1010 N. 2nd Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Adrian Peregrino 1014 East Chestnut Avenue Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Carmen Rosales 1019 S. 2nd Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Gabriela Ortiz 102 South 10th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Frances Davies Thomas Davies Family Partnership L.P. 1024 Egan Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 frances@guitarist.com E-mailed comments 3/17/15 Maria Rosario Montes de Oca 104 S 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Miguel Alvarez 104 S 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 04/08/15 Jessica Bahena 104 S. 10th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Adriana Romero 105 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Balbina Gomez 106 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Ondina & Angel Garcia 107 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Gloria Sanchez 108 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Miguel Alvarez 108 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Al Bradley 109 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Albradleyl@msn.com Phone call request Anabel Prado 109 South 6th Street Apt. #1 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Delia Solis 109 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Evelin Solis 109 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/02/15 Tom Kelley 1104 1/2 S 40th Ave Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Donaciano Fausto G. 1113 North 4th Street Apt. G Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 James Parks 1119 Garfield Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Mauricio Aramburo DOC. INDEX* 113 South 6th Street #3 5 Yakima, WA 98901 11 -- YPC Meeting 01/14/15 _ - Niki Navarrete 113 South 6th Street #3 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Bertha Ramirez Ruby's Daycare 113 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 valleibertha@aol.com YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Bev Luby Bartz 114 North 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 02/25/15 Jorge Amezcua G. 115 North 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Juana Amezcua 115 North 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 agentamezcua07@gmail.com YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Maria Cardenas 115 Park Avenue Union Gap, WA 98903 Petition 04/01/15 Veronica Vargas 115 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Victoria Gonzalez 115 Union Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Lynn Buchanan 115 West D Street Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Jay Sentz Westpark Properties, LLC 118 Gilbert Drive Yakima, WA 98902 Comment Letter 3/23/15 Anita Monoian Yakima Neighborhood Health Services 12 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Council Meeting 11/18/14 Nathan Poel Yakima Neighborhood Health Services 12 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98907 nathanp@orth.org Council Meeting 11/18/14 Rhonda Hauff Yakima Neighborhood Health Services 12 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Council Meeting 11/18/14 Maria Abundiz 1207 Jefferson Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Monica Haro 1208 South 13th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Resident 1211 S. Ledwich Ave. #A Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Estella Kennar 1211 S. Ledwich Ave. #B Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 David J. Churchill 12841 Old Naches Hwy Naches, WA 98937 Petition 04/01/15 Janet McCann -Harris 1303 Karr Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Council Meeting 11/18/14 Jose & Robert Figueroa 1307 Cornell Avenue Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Mary Viclands 1309 Browne Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Rafael Diaz 1310 S. 42nd Ave. Yakima, WA 98908 Petition 04/01/15 Ester Huey 1311 S 75th Ave #2 Yakima, WA 98908 Council Meeting 11/18/14 Susana 1312 South 10th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Alicia Garcia 1314 Browne Ave Apt. #20 Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Edith Bravo 1315 Cornell Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Rene Todd 1320 Cherry Avenue #5 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Irma Monasmith 133 Queen Anne Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109 Petition 04/01/15 Marty Miller 1400 Summitview Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Council Meeting 11/18/14 Joe Nanamkin 1405 Hathaway Street Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Frances Davies 1410 Lakeside Ct Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Reyna Martinez 1410 South 16th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 DOC. INDEX # Jim Hall 1413 S 8th Ave !J i 51414 - Analilia, Crisanto Martinez South 16th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 ".1 Bertin Martinez 1414 South 16th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Isaac Baruch 1416 3rd Avenue Yakima, WA 98101 Comment Letter 3/23/15 Barbara Cline 1460 North 16th Avenue, Ste. A Yakima, WA 98902 barbara@traho.com Comment Letter 04/02/15 Carole Folsom -Hill 15 S 6th St Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Jose Martinez 1508 S. 16th St. A2 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Ted S. 1509 Summitview Ave Yakima, WA 98902 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Frank Gonzales 1514 Valley West Ave Yakima, WA 9890 Petition 04/01/15 Darlyn White 1515 S 15th St Yakima, WA 98901 Council Meeting 11/18/14 Eliel Cruz 1524 S Fair Ave #25B Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Maria Ronquillo 1532 Garfield Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Glenn Cassidy 1607 W Orchard Ave Selah, WA 98942 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Hilda Hernandez 1619 Ledwich Ave. #2 Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 John Espinoza 1640 St Hilaire Rd Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Mary Rodriguez 1705 Gordon Rd. #55 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jack & Nancy Westford 1837 Northshore Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 nwestford@gmail.com E-mail Comments 3/26/15 Christine Gonzales 1900 Greenway Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Edward Torres 20 South 10th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Steve Gerber 2001 S. 3rd Ave. #4 Yakima, WA 98903 Petition 04/01/15 Terri Chacon 2005 W Chestnut Ave Yakima, WA 98902 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Dean Compton 201 S 7th St Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Mariana Arias 201 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Wayne Ullman McEwen Lakeside, LLC 2024 218th PL NE Sammamish, WA 98074 ullmanw@icloud.com E-mailed Comments 3/16/15 Bertha & Emmanuel Mendoza 203 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Juliana Mendoza 203 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jesse Harris 204 1/2 South 7th Street Apt. A Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Tiffany Jones 204 1/2 South 7th Street Apt. A Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Antonio Ramirez 204 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Maria Elena Garcia 204 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Daphne Beehler 204 South 7th Street. Apt. A Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Maribel Martinez 206 % South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Juan Hernandez 206 1/2 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 DOC. INDEX Linda M. Beltran 206 1/2 South 7th Street #1 - 5 # Tamika Jones 206 1/2 South 7th Street #3 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 " ' a Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Connie G. Simmons 206 1/2 South 7th Street Apt#2 Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 04/08/15 Jess Fiedorow 206 S 7th St #2 Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Jesus Zepeda 206 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Hilda Doble 206 South 6th Street #1 Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Amelia Rutter 207 N 18th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Eva Montes de Oca 208 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Juan & Alejandra Rosales 208 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Maria Rosales 208 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Edelmira Mendoza 210 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Francisco Lopez 211 'h South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Sebastian Hunt 211 East 0 Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 James A. 211 S Naches Ave Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Anthony Chapman 211 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Dorotheann Heuschele 211 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Edith Lopez 211 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Freya Burgstaller 211 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 James Aubrey 211 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 John Hathway 211 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Patricia Allen 211 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Resident 211 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Shirley Ellis 211 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Tim Mathis 211 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Rosanna Armijo 211 S. Naches Ave. #106 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Chris &Kayla Mong 211 S. Naches Ave. #107 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Sharon 211 S. Naches Ave. #108 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Elsie R. Waldron 211 S. Naches Ave. #202 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jerry Waldron 211 S. Naches Ave. #202 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Kenneth YellowOwl 211 S. Naches Ave. #204 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Steve Davenport 211 S. Naches Ave. #205 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Susan Noel 211 S. Naches Ave. #206 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Ryan Mather 211 S. Naches Ave. #208 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Rosalinda DOC. INDEX # 211 S. Naches Ave. #301211 Yakima, WA 98901 -- Petition 04/01/15 Paul S. Naches Ave. #303 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 R. Victor 211 S. Naches Ave. #308 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Resident 211 S. Naches Ave. #309 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Frank Fernandez 211 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Fred Fernandez 211 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Jose Perez 211 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Salvador Nava 211 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Agustin Prado 211 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Resident 2111 S. 7th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Adalberto Cervantes 212 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Francisca Moreno 212 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Janet Moreno 212 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jose S. & J. Carmen Hernandez 212 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Yolanda Rodriguez 212 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Frank & Ruby Hewey 213 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Pamela Lucas 213 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Nathan Poel 214 S 17th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Betty L Lee & Scott A. 214 S 40th St Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Brenda Montoya -Roman 214 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Maria Roman 214 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Ana Roman 214 South 7th Street Apt. A Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/02/15 Gustavo Montes de Oca 214 South 7th Street Apt. B Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Patricia Hernandez 214 South 8th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Eric Valencia 214 South 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Maria Zepeda 215 North 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jorge & Maria Chevez 215 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Betty Lee & Scott Akins 215 South 40th Avenue Yakima, WA 98908 Petition 04/01/15 Danielle Akins 215 South 40th Avenue Yakima, WA 98908 Petition 04/01/15 Albino & Maria Guzman 215 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Christina & Charles Wood 215 South Union Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Lorenzo Diaz 216 S 7th St Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Brenda Diaz 216 S. 7th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Paula Diaz DOC. INDEX # 216 S. 7th St. 5 Yakima, WA 98901 Veronica Diaz 216 S. 7th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Petition 04/01/15 Lauren & Serena Contreras 216 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Pedro Contreras 216 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Severiano Barajas 217 Union Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Ismael Gonzalez 219 Union Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Maria & Anselmo Beltran 219 Union Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Maria Luiza Jaimez 219 Union Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Daniel Reyes 221 South 14th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Adela Vasquez 23 South 10th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Mario Paredes 23 South 10th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Marshall Clark The Atlantic Building LLC 2320 N Atlantic Street, Ste# 100 Spokane, WA 99205 Comment Letter 3/12/15 Bill Lover 2507 W Yakima Ave Yakima, WA 98902 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Victor Perez 251 W. Hwy 26 #44 Othello, WA 99344 Petition 04/01/15 Willie Pride 2607 Logan Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Socorro Bueso 2830 Barge Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Estakio Beltran 3 N 41st Ave Yakima, WA 98908 Council Meeting 11/04/14 David T. Reich 3005 W Chestnut Ave Yakima, WA 98902 d.reich@charter.net E-mailed Comments 3/9/15 Jerry Winters 301 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Joe Bowen 301 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Shannon Cruz 301 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Celia I. de Gutierrez 302 E. N St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Rigoberto Gutierrez 302 E. N St. #14 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Rosa M. Solis 302 E. N St. #14 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Stephanie Gutierrez 302 E. N St. #14 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Leslie 302 Union Street Apt. #2 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 John Bateman 302 Union Street Apt. #3 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Yvonne Newton 302 Union Street Apt. #4 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Maria Palma 303 S. 5th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Benito & Francelia Suarez 303 South 6th Street #A Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Gumaro 304 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Filemon Acevedo 305 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Patricia S. 305 South 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Isabel Guerrero C. DOC. INDEX # 306 Adams St. — - - 5 Yakima, WA 98901 Maud Scott 307 Union Street Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Petition 04/01/15 Bernice Cortes 308 '/2 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Patricia Sandoval 308 S 9th St Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Antonio & Benvilei Mena 308 South 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/02/15 Cecil Perdue 309 Union Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Rodolfo Cardenas 310 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/02/15 Florentino Viarialla 310 South 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/02/15 Griselda & Gabriel Reyes 310 South 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/02/15 Brenda Estes 312 N. 4th St. #309 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Karen Paradis 312 S 6th St Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Resident 312 South 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Elias Silva 313 1/2 S. 3rd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Marissa Silva 313 1/2 S. 3rd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Zinda Silva 313 1/2 S. 3rd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Felicitas C. Gutierrez 313 S. 3rd Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Fidelina Martinez 314 North 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jessica Contreras 314 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Martin Villanueva 314 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Valerie Fisher ASAP Metal Fabricators 315 S. 3rd Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 valerief@asapmetalfab.com E-mailed comments 3/17/15 Terry Schweyen ASAP Metal Fabricators 315 South 3rd Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Comment Letter 3/20/15 Angie Monasmith 316 Bellevue Ave E. Seattle, WA 98102 Petition 04/01/15 Joe Chin 316 S. 9th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Cristina Valadez 316 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Esperanza & Alejandro Bravo 316 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Joe Chin 316 South 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Octavio Mendez 317 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Lauria Briones 320 South 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Lidia & Daniel Mendoza 320 South 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Alex Gutierrez 331 South 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 John Van Epps 3413 Clinton Way Yakima, WA 98902 Comment Letter 3/23/15 Lloyd & Leah Higgens 3607 NE 119th Avenue Vancouver, WA 98682 Comment Letter 3/20/15 Ken BenderKathy 3612 Gunclub Rd Yakima,WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Mantey DOC. INDEX # KDF Investments3807 3703 W Nob Hill Blvd Don Breitenfeldt Meadow Lane Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Yakima, WA 98902 Comment letter 3/23/15 Angela M. Ray 401 S. 8th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jason Hartman 401 S. 8th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Karen & Kirsten Schowalter 402 Viewmont Dr Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Edith Guatemala 403 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Josh Burren 404 S 49th Ave Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Shawn North Sr. 404 S. 8th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Araceli Gutierrez 405 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Arlae Ramirez 405 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jose R. 405 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Fred Kerley 407 W Mead Ave Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Daniel Bender 410 S. 8th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Rafael Martinez 412 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Neina Ellingsworth 412 S. 8th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Ginger Abel 413 S 49th Ave Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 David Hanson 413 S Naches Ave Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Andrea Zamudio 413 S. 6th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jorge Zamudio 413 S. 6th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Lori Zamudio 413 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Antonia Perales 415 S. 10th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Donna M. Wies 4195 1/2 State Ave NE Olympia, WA 98506 Petition 04/01/15 Sue & Brian Kelley 420 S 49th Ave Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Phyllis Musgrove 424 North 30th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Phyllis Musgrove 424 North 32nd Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Meeting 04/08/15 John Blake 4507 Avalanche Ave Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Angel Hernandez 46 Samantha Court #3 Union Gap, wA 98903 Petition 04/01/15 Kellie Crabb 4616 Glenmoor Cir. Yakima, WA 98908 Petition 04/01/15 James Gent 4809 W Viola Ave Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Resident 5 N 45th Ave Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Gregorio Paniagua 510 E Walnut St Apt#2 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Antonio 510 E Walnut St Apt.#1 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jose Vasquez 510 S. 6th St. #2 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Tina Karel DOC. INDEX # 510 South 12th Street- Yakima, WA 98901 ' 5 Erin Black 5109 W Lincoln Ave Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Petition 04/01/15 Monte Knapp 5109 W Lincoln Ave Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Andrea Lopez 512 S. 7th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Maricruz Lopez 512 S. 7th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Leticia Rubio 512 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Perfecto Lopez 512 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Alan Manzo 513 S. 10th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Ernesto Hernandez 513 S. 10th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Griselda Hernandez 513 S. 10th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Pastor Donald Davis 515 S 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Gloria A. Rangel 517 Clark Street Moxee, WA 98936 Angelicarangel22@gmail.com YPC Meeting 01/14/15 John Probst 5506 Meadow Lane Yakima, WA 98908 Council Meeting 11/18/14 Reed & Wendy Ball 5808 Summitview Ave PMB#125 Yakima, WA 98908 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Reed Ball 5808 Summitview Ave PMB# 125 Yakima, WA 98908 YPC Meeting 04/08/15 Carl Howell 603 South 12th Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Emilio Roque 604 S Naches Ave. Apt. A Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/02/15 Jessica Gonzalez 606 1/2 Pleasant Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Francisco Flores 606 1/2 Pleasant Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Marybel Martinez 608 South 13th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Kimberley Pualani 608 South 4th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 David Appleby 610 East Walnut Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Ermelinda Vargas 612 W. Mead Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Mark Johnson 614 South 24th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Meeting 04/08/15 Roberto Rivera 621 S. 12th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Sarahi Briceno 621 S. 12th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Selina Amezeua 623 N. 4th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Vernon Carter 6603 Alpine Way Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Joanne Orme 701 S 38th Ave #13 Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Judy Salverda 701 S 38th Ave #16 Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Patty Orona 701 S 38th Ave #5 Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Gwen Seward 701 S 38th Ave #7 Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Janice BullekLynn 701 S 38th Ave #8 Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Walters 701 South 38th Ave #18 Yakima, WA 98902 YPC Hearing 03/25/15 DOC. INDEX j> - CJ- Y # ' Bob Krauth i 7015 West Lincoln Avenue Yakima, WA 98908 Petition 04/01/15 4 Sung Lee 702 N 48th Avenue Yakima, WA 98908 Julianalboss@yahoo.com Comment Letter 3/18/15 Shannon Hauff 703 S 68th Ave Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Roel & Clara Gutierrez 703 South 15th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Ellie Lambert 708 Peach St Yakima, WA 98902 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Cristina Martinez 708 S. 20th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Rafael & Reynalda Diaz 710 East Walnut Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Gricel & Gildardo Cruz 711 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Josafath Cruz 711 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Daniel Fonseca 712 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Greisy Gomez Nava 712 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Esperanza Chavarin 712 S 7th St Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Jennifer Bassell 714 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Maria B Figueroa 714 S 7th St Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Ernesto Garcia 719 6th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Maria 722 6th St. #3 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Lowel Krueger 7319 Saddlebrook Drive Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Robert G. Koury Koury Family Limited Partnership 7327 Southwest Barnes Rd PMB 600 Portland, OR 97225 Comment Letter 3/20/15 Monica B. Amezcua 734 South Fair Avenue Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Chuck Hinckley 7602 Zier Rd Yakima, WA 98908 chuckh@gearjammerinc.com HE Hearing 04/02/15 Felix Montiel 804 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Larry Roy 805 E. Pine Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Deanna Roy 805 E. Pine St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Josefina Solis 806 North 6th Street Apt.3 Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Elizabeth Angland 806 S 24th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Council Meeting 11/18/14 Albert Lantrip 808 Pioneer Lane Union Gap, WA 98903 YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Leonel Valencia 809 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 leonelvalencia809@yahoo.com YPC Meeting 01/14/15 Duane S. 809 S 13th St Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Angel Gonzales 810 North 27th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Guillermo Gomez 811 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Ramon Valdez 813 South 4th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 David 815 S. 7th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Manuel Gutierrez DOC. INDEX # 816 South Fair Avenue Yakima, WA 98901 I)' 5 . Cheryl Rohret 822 S 75th Ave Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Petition 04/01/15 _.4 Mamie Barboza 8510 Westbrook Avenue Yakima, WA 98908 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Leyla Jasway 904 E Arlington St Yakima, WA 98901 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Margarita Rangel 904 North 10th Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 David Gaudette & Nina Manuel 904 S 30th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Linda Gonzales 905 E. Chestnut Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Rita Moreno Young 905 E. Chestnut Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Janet Gonzales 905 E. Chestnut Avenue Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Angelique Burrell 907 South 42nd Avenue Apt. C Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Lyle K'ang 910 S 25th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Amelia Perales & Geronimo Perales 911 E. Maple St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Jennifer Angulo 911 S. Naches Ave. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Reverend Ernie Harrelson 915 S 22nd Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Council Meeting 11/18/14 Lorna Gifford 915 S. 41st Ave. Yakima, WA 98908 Petition 04/01/15 Maria Ibarra 917 Fenton Street Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Patricia Padilla 917 S. 7th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Victoria Moreno 917 S. 7th St. Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Selene Guido 923 S. 10th Ave. Yakima, WA 98902 Petition 04/01/15 Shannon Velador-Sedano 926 E. Chestnut Yakima, WA 98901 Petition 04/01/15 Robert F Lockbeam PO Box 10056 Yakima, WA 98909 Petition 04/01/15 Dawn Meader McCausland PO Box 10844 Yakma, WA 98909 HE Hearing 04/02/15 A. Gutierrez PO Box 11517 Yakima, WA 98909 Petition 04/01/15 David Appleby PO Box 1181 Yakima, WA 98907 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Benvilei Mena PO Box 1912 Yakima, WA 98907 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Sharon Keene PO Box 1969 Yakima, WA 98907 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Jamie Carmody Meyer, Fluegge & Tenney, P.S. PO Box 22680 Yakima, WA 98907 carmody@mftlaw.com Council Meeting 11/18/14 Rachel Saimons, Attorney Meyer, Fluegge & Tenney, P.S. PO Box 22680 Yakima, WA 98907 saimons@mftlaw.com Council Meeting 11/18/14 Anita Monoian Yakima Neighborhood Health Services PO Box 2605 Yakima, WA 98907 Anita.monoian@ynhs.org Council Meeting 11/18/14 Nathan Poel Yakima Neighborhood Health Services PO Box 2605 Yakima, WA 98907 nathanpoel@gmail.com Council Meeting 11/18/14 Rhonda Hauff Yakima Neighborhood Health Services PO Box 2605 Yakima, WA 98907 Rhonda.hauff@ynhs.org Council Meeting 11/18/14 Barbara Harris PO Box 812 Yakima, WA 98907 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Kathy Aester PO Box 819 Moxee, WA 98936 HE Hearing 04/02/15 Autumn Halloway DOC INDEX # midnitemurple@aol.comdrbob@gmail.com HE Hearing 04/02/15 -- Bob McLaughlin ' YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Bryon Underwood bhunderwood@msn.com YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Darlene Hansen i_am4given@yahoo.com HE Hearing 04/02/15 Deanna Roy laideerose@yahoo.com YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Geoff& Dori Baker geoffbaker@charter.net HE Hearing 04/02/15 Janice Gonzalez Janiceg@yvfwc.org YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Kim Kovalik kim.kovalik@charter.net E-mail 04/01/15 Larry Fuller maaxwell@hotmail.com YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Michael Cook michaeljcook72@gmail.com HE Hearing 04/02/15 NVRSTUK nvrstuk@elltel.net E-mailed Comment 04/08/15 Stephen Stokesberry solfloris@msn.com E-mail comments 3/25/15 Steve Hill Sshill538@gmail.com YPC Hearing 03/25/15 Wanda Fuller fullerwanda@hotmail.com YPC Hearing 03/25/15 City Council Public Hearing 05/19/15 --r o'D / �anwL�q _ tssUoM Use DOC. INDEX # ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 5.A. For Meeting of: April 21, 2015 Set May 19, 2015 as the date of a public hearing for the proposed text amendments amending Yakima Municipal Code Title 15, Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, to incorporate a use and definition for "Mission" in the GC, CBD, and M-1 zoning districts Joan Davenport, AICP Community Development Director Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner (509) 575-6163 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Staff recommends setting the date for the public hearing for citizen comments. Resolution: Ordinance: Other (Specify): Set Date Contract: Contract Term: Start Date: End Date: Item Budgeted: Amount: Funding Source/Fiscal Impact: Strategic Priority: Improve the Built Environment Insurance Required? No Mail to: Phone: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Set hearing date for May 19, 2015. ATTACHMENTS: Description DOC. INDEX # Upload Date Type AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF WASHINGTON CITY OF YAKIMA RE: TXT#001-15 & SEPA#007-15 City Planning - Mission Uses Citywide I, Lisa Maxey, as an employee of the Yakima City Planning Division, have dispatched through the United States Mails, a Notice of Retention of DNS. A true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said notice was addressed to the applicant and all parties of record, that are individually listed on the mailing list retained by the Planning Division, and that said notices were mailed by me on this 13th day of April, 2015. That I mailed said notices in the manner herein set forth and that all of the statements made herein are just and true. 1)6)(V Lisa Maxey Department Assistant II DOC. INDEX # Parties of Record - CITY PLANNING - MISSION USES YMC 15.02 & YMC 15.04 - TXT#001-15 & SEPA#007-15 Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Anita Monoian PO Box 2605 Yakima, WA 98907 Anita.monoian@vnhs.org Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Anita Monoian 12 S 8th St Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Rhonda Hauff PO Box 2605 Yakima, WA 98907 Rhonda.hauff@ynhs.org E-mail Address Debbie Cook Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Rhonda Hauff 12S8th St Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Nathan Poel POBox 2605 Yakima, WA 98907 nathanpoel@gmail.com Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Nathan Poel 12S86St Yakima, WA 98901 nathanporfh.org Meyer, Fluegge & Tenney, P.S. Rachel Saimons, Attorney PO Box 22680 Yakima, WA 98907 saimons mftlaw.com Meyer, Fluegge & Tenney, P.S. Jamie Carmody PO Box 22680 Yakima, WA 98907 carmody( mftlaw.com dana.kallevig@,yakimawa.gov In -House Distribution E-mail List Name Division E-mail Address Debbie Cook Engineering Debbie.cook@yakimawa.gov Dana Kallevig Wastewater dana.kallevig@,yakimawa.gov Dan Riddle Engineering dan.riddle@yakimawa.gov Mark Kunider Legal Dept Mark.kunkler@yakimawa.gov Jeff Cutter Legal Dept jeff.cutter@�vakimawa.gov Archie Matthews ONDS archie.matthewsnayakimawa.gov Mark Soptich Fire Dept mark.soptich@yakimawa.gov Chief Rizzi Police Department Dominic.rizzi@,yakimawa.gov Joe Caruso Code Administration Joe.caruso@vakimawa.gov Carolyn Belles Code Administration carolyn.belles@yakimawa.gov Jerry Robertson Code Administration jerry.robertson@yakimawa.gov Glenn Denman Code Administration glenn.denman@yakimawa.gov Suzanne DeBusschere Code Administration Suzanne.debusschere@yakimawa.gov Dave Brown Water/Irrigation dave.brown@yakimawa.gov Mike Shane Engineering mike.shane@yakimawa.gov Randy Meloy Wastewater randy.meloy@yakimawa.gov Scott Schafer Public Works Dept scott.schafer@yakimawa.gov James Dean Utilities James.dean@yakimawa.gov James Scott Refuse Division James.scott@yakimawa.gov Kevin Futrell Transit Division kevin.futrell@yakimawa.gov Joan Davenport Planning joan.davenport@yakimawa.gov For the Record/File Binder Copy Revised 12/2014 Type of Notice: File Number: Date of Mailing: Nltc of (°Ze til io+1 of Di' -1x1- =001-15 r Sep/4 ttoo7-/5 LV)s/13 DOC. INDEX # Ahtanum Irrigation District Beth Ann Brulotte Executive Assistant 10705-B Gilbert Road • Cascade Natural Gas Jim Robinson Field Facilitator 701 South 1st Ave Chamber of Commerce 10 North 9th Street T mina, vv ytsyus 9LW bethb@ahtanum.net Yakima, WA 98902 Jim.robinson@cngc.com chamber@yakima.org g Department of Commerce Growth Management Services P.O. Box 42525 Olympia, WA 98504-2525 reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov Department of Ecology Annie Szvetecz SEPA Policy Lead P.O. Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 separegister@ecy.wa.gov Department of Ecology Gwen Clear 15 West Yakima Ave, Ste# 200 Yakima, WA 98902 crosepacoordinator@ecy.wa.gov Department of Fish and Wildlife Eric Bartrand 1701 South 24th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Eric.Bartrand@dfw.wa.gov Department of Natural Resources SEPA Center PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504 sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov Department of Social & Health Services Andrew Jenkins Jeanne Rodriguez P.O. Box 45848 Olympia, WA 98504 andrew.jenkins@dshs.wa.gov Jeanne.rodriguez@dshs.wa.gov Dept of Archaeology &Historic Preservation Greg Griffith Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer P.O. Box 48343 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 dahp.separeview@dahp.wa.gov Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council -EFSEC Ste hen Posner SEPA Officer PO Box 43172 Olympia, WA 98504-3172 sposner@utc.wa.gov Engineering Division Dana Kallevig and Debbie Cook, City Engineer 129 N 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 dana.kallevig@yakimawa.gov debbie.cook@yakimawa.gov Nob Hill Water Association Eric Rhoads Engineering Technician 6111 Tieton Drive Yakima, WA 98908 eric@nobhillwater.org Office of Rural and Farm Worker Housing Marty Miller 1400 Summitview Ave, Ste# 203 Yakima, WA 98902 Martym2@orfh.org U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch Karen Urelius Project Manager P.O. Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124-3755 Karen.M.Urelius@usace.army.mil Wastewater Division Shelley Willson or David Schneider 2220 East Viola Ave Yakima, WA 98901 shelley.willson@yakimawa.gov West Valley School District Angela Watts Asst. Supt. Of Business & Operations 8902 Zier Road Yakima, WA 98908-9299 wattsa@wvsd208.org WSDOT Paul Gonseth Planning Engineer 2809 Rudkin Road Union Gap, WA 98903 gonsetp@wsdot.gov david.schneidet@yakimawa.gov WSDOT Rick Holmstrom Development Services 2809 Rudkin Road Union Gap, WA 98903 holmstr@wsdotwa.gov Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs Steve Wangemann Deputy Superintendent for Trust Services P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 Steve.wangemann@bia.gov Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs Rocco Clark Environmental Coordinator P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 Rocco.dark@bia.gov Yakima County Commissioners Commissioners.web@co.yakima.wa.us Yakama-Klickitat Fisheries Project John Marvin 760 Pence Road Yakima, WA 98909 jmarvin@yakama.com Yakima Air Terminal Robert Peterson Airport Asst Manager 2400 West Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 roberkpeterson@yakimawa.gov Yakima County Public Services Vern Redifer Public Services Director 128 North 2nd Street, 4th Floor Yakima, WA 98901 Vern.redifer@co.yakima.wa.us Yakima County Health District 1210 Ahtanum Ridge Dr Ste#200 Union Gap, WA 98903 yhd@co.yakima.wa.us Yakima County Public Services Lynn Deitrick Planning Director 128 North 2nd Street, 4th Floor Yakima, WA 98901 lynn.deitrick@co.yakima.wa.us Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Hasan Tahat Engineering & Planning Supervisor 329 North 1st Street Yakima, WA 98901 hasan@yrcaa.org Yakima Greenway Foundation Al Brown Executive Director 111 South 18th Street Yakima, WA 98901 al@yakimagreenway.org Yakima Health District Ryan Ibach Director of Environmental Health 1210 Ahtanum Ridge Drive Union Gap, WA 98903 ryan.ibach@co.yakima.wa.us Yakima Valley Museum John A. Baule Director 2105 Tieton Drive WA 98902 john@vakimavallevmuseum.org Yakima Valley Conference of Goverrunents Shawn Conrad and Joseph Calhoun Planner 311 North 4th Street, Ste# 202 Yakima, WA 98901 conrads@vvcoe.ore calhouni@vvcog.ore WSDOT, Aviation DivisC jRJ # Carter Timmerman timmerc@wsdot wa. g _ CA:,_ J_il• __I_______..3 ,_ Century Link Charter Communications City of Union Gap David Spurlock Development Director ....b„" 8 South 2nd Ave, Rm#304 Yakima, WA 98902 1005 North 16th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 P.O. Box 3008 Union Gap, WA 98903 Department of Agriculture Kelly McLain P.O. Box 42560 Olympia, WA 98504 Department of Fish & Wildlife Mark Teske 201 North Pearl Ellensburg, WA 98926 Environmental Protection Agency 1200 6th Ave. MS 623 Seattle, WA 98101 Federal Aviation Administration 2200 W. Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 Federal Aviation Administration, Seattle Airports District Office Cayla Morgan Airport Planner 1601 Lind Ave SW Renton, WA 98055-4056 Governor's Office of Indian Affairs PO Box 40909 Olympia, WA 98504 Pacific Power Mike Paulson 500 North Keys Rd Yakima, WA 98901 Soil Conservation District Ray Wondercheck 1606 Perry Street, Ste. F Yakima, WA 98902 Trolleys Paul Edmondson 313 North 3rd Street Yakima, WA 98901 United States Postal Service Jeff McKee 205 W Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 WA State Attorney General's Office 1433 Lakeside Court, Ste# 102 Yakima, WA 98902 WA State Dept of Health, Office of Drinking Water Christine Collins 16201 E Indiana Ave, Ste# 1500 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 WSDOT, Aviation Division Carter Timmerman 7702 Terminal St SW Tumwater, WA 98501 Yakama Indian Nation Johnson Meninick Cultural Resources Program P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakama Indian Nation Ruth Jim Yakima Tribal Council P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakama Nation Environmental Management Kristina Proszek Environmental Review Coordinator P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakima School District Elaine Beraza Superintendent 104 North 4th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima Valley Canal Co Robert Smoot 1640 Garretson Lane Yakima, WA 98908 Yakima Waste Systems Scott Robertson 2812 Terrace Heights Dr Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District Sandra Hull 470 Camp 4 Rd Yakima, WA 98908 Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 \\apollo\shared \ Planning \ Assignments -Planning \LABELS and FORMS\SEPA REVIEWING AGENCIFS _updated 81.1445 Form Listdocx 02.x7 /5 Type of Notice: �ltc_ of 01r_ of -DNS File Number: -TACT *DOS -1 Si sEPft #007-15 Date: LI/15/). DOC. INDEX # D -3a Maxey, Lisa From: Maxey, Lisa Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 12:36 PM To: Belles, Carolyn; Brown, David; Caruso, Joe; Cook, Debbie; Cutter, Jeff; Davenport, Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschere, Suzanne; Denman, Glenn; Futrell, Kevin; lbarra, Rosalinda, Kallevig, Dana; Kunkler, Mark; Matthews, Archie; Maxey, Lisa; Meloy, Randy; Riddle, Dan; Rizzi, Dominic; Robertson, Jerry; Schafer, Scott; Scott, James; Shane, Mike; Soptich, Mark; Ahtanum Irrigation District - Beth Ann Brulotte; Cascade Natural Gas - Jim Robinson; Chamber of Commerce; Department of Commerce (CTED) - Review Team; Department of Ecology - SEPA Register; Department of Ecology -CRO Coordinator; Department of Fish and Wildlife - Eric Bartrand; Department of Natural Resources; Department of Social & Health Services - Andrew Jenkins; Department of Social & Health Services - Jeanne Rodriguez; Dept Archaeology & Historic Preservation - SEPA Review; Desgrosellier, Bob; Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council - Stephen Posner; Nob Hill Water - Eric Rhoads; Office of Rural & Farmworker Housing - Marty Miller; Peterson, Robert; US Army Corps of Engineers - Karen M. Urelius; Schafer, Scott; West Valley School District - Angela Watts; WSDOT - Carter Timmerman; WSDOT - Paul Gonseth; WSDOT - Rick Holmstrom; Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs - Rocco Clark; Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs - Steve Wangemann; Yakama-Klickitat Fisheries - John Marvin; Yakima County Commissioners; Yakima County Health District; Yakima County Planning Director - Lynn Deitrick; Yakima County Public Services Director, Vern Redifer; Yakima Greenway Foundation - Al Brown; Yakima Health District - Ryan lbach; Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency - Hasan Tahat; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments - Shawn Conrad, Yakima Valley Museum - John A. Baule; YVCOG - Joseph Calhoun Subject: NOTICE OF RETENTION OF DNS - City Planning - Mission Uses - TXT#001-15, SEPA# 007-15 Attachments: NOTICE OF RETENTION OF DNS - City Planning - Mission Uses - TXT SEPA.pdf Attached is a Notice of Retention of Determination of Non -Significance regarding the above -entitled project. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact assigned planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575-6163 or by email at jeff.peters@yakimawa.gov. Thank you! Lisa Maxey Department Assistant II (509) 576-6669 Lisa. Maxey(krakimawa. gov City of Yakima Planning Division 129 N. 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 DOC. INDEX # 1)-36L COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, Washington 98901 Phone (509) 575-6113 • Fax (509) 576-6576 www.yakimawa.gov CITY OF YAKIMA DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE NOTICE OF RETENTION April 13, 2015 SEPA File No. 007-15 The City of Yakima Department of Community Development issued a: [X] Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), [ ] Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS), [ ] Modified DNS/MDNS, on March 9, 2015, for this proposal under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and WAC 197-11-340(2). This retention concems two amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance: 1) Definition of a "Mission", permitted zoning districts (Central Business District, General Commercial, and Light Industrial); and 2) A definition of a "Community Resource Service Center". This threshold determination is hereby: [X] Retained [ ] Modified. Modifications to this threshold determination include the following: [ ] Withdrawn. This threshold determination has been withdrawn due to the following: [ ] Delayed. A final threshold determination has been delayed due to the following: Summary of Comments and Responses (if applicable): N/A Responsible official: Position/Title: Phone: Address: Joan Davenport, AICP Community Development Director/SEPA Responsible Official (509) 575-6183 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 Date: April 13, 2015 Signature: You may appeal this determination to n Davenport, City of Yakima Community Development Director, at 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901, no later than April 27, 2015. You must submit a completed appeal application form with the $580 application fee. Be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact the City of Yakima, Planning Division, for information on appeal procedures. DOC. INDEX # P—6 Yakima Code Administration (509) 575-6126 Planning (509) 575-6183 Office of Neighborhood & Development Services (509) 575-6101 1IIID , AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF WASHINGTON CITY OF YAKIMA RE: SEPA#007-15 City Planning Division/ Yakima Neighborhood Health Services City wide I, Rosalinda Ibarra, as an employee of the Yakima City Planning Division, have dispatched through the United States Mails, a Notice of Application and Environmental Review and DNS. A true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said notice was addressed to the applicant; SEPA reviewing agencies. That said property owners are individually listed on the mailing list retained by the Planning Division, and that said notices were mailed by me on the 9th day of March, 2015. That I mailed said notices in the manner herein set forth and that all of the statements made herein are just and true. Rosalinda Ibarra Administrative Assistant DOC. INDEX # D -? Ahtanum Irrigation District Beth Ann Brulotte Executive Assistant 10705-B Gilbert Road Cascade Natural Gas Jim Robinson Field Facilitator 701 South 1st Ave Chamber of Commerce 10 North 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 raxrnra,VV/' u3-yzui bethb@ahtanum.net Yakima, WA 98902 Jim.robinson@cngc.com chamber@yakima.org Department of Commerce Growth Management Services P.O. Box 42525 Olympia, WA 98504-2525 reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov Department of Ecology Annie Szvetecz SEPA Policy Lead P.O. Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 separegister@ecy.wa.gov Department of Ecology Gwen Clear 15 West Yakima Ave, Ste# 200 Yakima, WA 98902 crosepacoordinator@ecy.wa.gov Department of Fish and Wildlife Eric Bartrand 1701 South 24th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Eric.Bartrand@dfw.wa.gov Department of Natural Resources SEPA Center PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504 sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov Department of Social & Health Services Andrew Jenkins Jeanne Rodriguez P.O. Box 45848 Olympia, WA 98504 andrew.jenkins@dshs.wa.gov Ieanne.rodriguez@dshs.wa.gov Dept of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Greg Griffith Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer P.O. Box 48343 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 dahp.separeview@dahp.wa.gov Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council -EFSEC Stephen Posner SEPA Officer PO Box 43172 Olympia, WA 98504-3172 sposner@utc.wa.gov Engineering Division Dana Kallevigand Debbie Cook, CityEngineer 129 N 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 dana.kallevig@yakimawa.gov debbie.cook@yakimawa.gov Nob Hill Water Association Eric Rhoads Engineering Technician 6111 Tieton Drive Yakima, WA 98908 eric@nobhillwater.org Office of Rural and Farm Worker Housing Marty Miller 1400 Summitview Ave, Ste# 203 Yakima, WA 98902 Martym2@orth.org U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch Karen Urelius Project Manager P.O. Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124-3755 Karen.M.Urelius@usace.army.mil Wastewater Division Shelley Willson or David Schneider 2220 East Viola Ave Yakima, WA 98901 shelley.willson@yakimawagov West Valley School District Angela Watts Asst. Supt. Of Business Sr Operations 8902 Zier Road Yakima, WA 98908-9299 wattsa@wvsd208.org WSDOT Paul Gonseth Planning Engineer 2809 Rudkin Road Union Gap, WA 98903 gonsetp@wsdot.gov david.schneider@yakimawa.gov WSDOT Rick Holmstrom Development Services p 2809 Rudkin Road Union Gap, WA 98903 holmstr@wsdot.wa.gov Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs Steve Wangemann Deputy Superintendent for Trust Services P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 Steve.wangemann@bia.gov Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs Rocco Clark Environmental Coordinator P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 Rocco.cLark@bia.gov g Yakima County Commissioners Commissioners.web@co.yakima.wa.us Yakama-Klickitat Fisheries Project John Marvin 760 Pence Road Yakima, WA 98909 jmarvin@yakama.com Yakima Air Terminal Robert Peterson Airport Asst Manager 2400 West Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 robertpeterson@yakimawa.gov Yakima County Public Services Vern Redifer Public Services Director 128 North 2nd Street, 4th Floor Yakima, WA 98901 Vem.redifer@co.yakima.wa.us Yakima County Health District 1210 Ahtanum Ridge Dr Ste#200 Union Gap, WA 98903 yhd@co.yakima.wa.us Yakima County Public Services Lynn Deitrick Planning Director 128 North 2nd Street, 4th Floor Yakima, WA 98901 lynn.deitrick@co.yakimawa.us Yakima Regional 8i Clean Air Agency Hasan Tahat Engineering & Planning Supervisor 329 North 1st Street Yakima, WA 98901 hasan@yrcaa.org Yakima Greenway Foundation Al Brown Executive Director DOC 111 South 18th Street �i Yakima, WA 98901 INDEX al@yakimagreenway.org T Yakima Health District Ryan Ibach Director of Environmental Health 1210 Ahtanum Ridge Drive Union Gap, WA 98903 ryan.ibach@co.yakimawa.us 0 b Yakima Valley Museum John A. Baule Director 2105 Tieton Drive Yakima, WA 98902 john@yakimavallevmuseum.org Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Shawn Conrad and Joseph Calhoun Planner 311 North 4th Street, Ste# 202 Yakima, WA 98901 conrads@vvcoe.ore calhouni@vvcoe.ore WSDOT, Aviation Division Carter Timmerman timmerc@wsdot.wa.gov Century Link Manager Charter Communications Kevin Chilcote 1005 North 16th Ave 1 City of Union Gap David Spurlock Development Director a outn zna Ave, KM - F.504 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 • • -, WA OVUO Union Gap, WA 98903 Department of Agriculture Kelly McLain P.O. Box 42560 Olympia, WA 98504 Department of Fish & Wildlife Mark Teske 201 North Pearl Ellensburg, WA 98926 Environmental Protection Agency 1200 6th Ave. MS 623 Seattle, WA 98101 Federal Aviation Administration 2200 W. Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 Federal Aviation Administration, Seattle Airports District Office Cayla Morgan Airport Planner 1601 Lind Ave SW Renton, WA 98055-4056 Governor's Office of Indian Affairs p0 Box 40909 Olympia, WA 98504 Pacific Power Mike Paulson 500 North Keys Rd Yakima, WA 98901 Soil Conservation District Ray Wondercheck 1606 Perry Street, Ste. F Yakima, WA 98902 Trolleys Paul Edmondson 313 North 3rd Street Yakima, WA 98901 United States Postal Service Jeff McKee 205 W Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 WA State Attorney General's Office 1433 Lakeside Court, Ste# 102 Yakima, WA 98902 WA State Dept of Health, Office of Drinking Water Christine Collins 16201 E Indiana Ave, Ste# 1500 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 Yakama Indian Nation Johnson Meninick Cultural Resources Program P.0 Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakama Indian Nation Ruth Jim Yakima Tribal Council P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakama Nation Environmental Management Kristina Proszek Environmental Review Coordinator P.0 Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakima School District Elaine Beraza Superintendent 104 North 4th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima Valley Canal Co Robert Smoot 1640 Garretson Lane Yakima, WA 98908 Yakima Waste Systems Scott Robertson 2812 Terrace Heights Dr Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District Sandra Hull 470 Camp 4 Rd Yakima, WA 98908 Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 apollo\ shared \ Planning \ Assignments -Planning \LABELS and FORMS\SEPA REVIEWING AGENCIES _updated 0i -i44&- Form Listdocx 02-2"1 i5 Type of Notice: lave_W sei9N, DNS File Number: s7mbb7 -5 Date: DOC. INDEX # b -ab In -House Distribution E-mail List Name Division E-mail Address Debbie Cook Engineering Debbie.cook@yakimawa.gov Dana Kallevig Wastewater dana.kallevig@yakimawa.gov Dan Riddle Engineering dan.riddle@yakimawa.gov Mark Kunkler Legal Dept Mark.kunkler@,yakimawa.gov Jeff Cutter Legal Dept jeff.cutter@yakimawa.gov Archie Matthews ONDS archie.matthews@a yakimawa_gov Mark Soptich Fire Dept mark.soptich@,yakimawa.gov Chief Rizzi Police Department Dominic.rizzi@,yakimawa.gov Joe Caruso Code Administration Joe.caruso@,vakimawa.gov Carolyn Belles Code Administration ca.rolyn.belles(a»yakimawa.gov Jerry Robertson Code Administration jerry.robertson@vakimawa.gov Glenn Denman Code Administration gienn.denman@yakimawa.gov Suzanne DeBusschere Code Administration Suzanne.debusschere@yakimawa.gov Dave Brown Water/Irrigation dave.brown@,yakimawa.gov Mike Shane Engineering mike.shane@vakimawa.gov Randy Meloy Wastewater randy.meloy@vakimawa.gov Scott Schafer Public Works Dept scott.schafer@yakimawa_gov James Dean Utilities James.dean a@vakimawa.gov James Scott Refuse Division James.scott@yakimawa_gov Kevin Futrell Transit Division kevin.futrell@,yakimawa_gov Joan Davenport Planning joan.davenport@yakimawa.gov For the Record/File Binder Copy Revised 12/2014 Type of Notice: nit, OF p) 3EPA , N\LS File Number(s): Date of Mailing: s nb 7-./s 2/9 7/ 5' DOC. INDEX # p -a -b Ibarra, Rosalinda From: Ibarra, Rosalinda Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 4:29 PM To: Ahtanum Irrigation District - Beth Ann Brulotte; Cascade Natural Gas - Jim Robinson; Chamber of Commerce; Cook, Debbie; Department of Commerce (CTED) - Review Team; Department of Ecology - SEPA Register; Department of Ecology -CRO Coordinator; Department of Fish and Wildlife - Eric Bartrand; Department of Natural Resources; Department of Social & Health Services - Andrew Jenkins; Department of Social & Health Services - Jeanne Rodriguez; Dept Archaeology & Historic Preservation - SEPA Review; Desgrosellier, Bob; Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council - Stephen Posner; Ibarra, Rosalinda; Kallevig, Dana; Nob Hill Water - Eric Rhoads; Office of Rural & Farmworker Housing - Marty Miller; Peterson, Robert; Riddle, Dan; US Army Corps of Engineers - Karen M. Urelius; Schafer, Scott; West Valley School District - Angela Watts; WSDOT - Carter Timmerman; WSDOT - Paul Gonseth; WSDOT - Rick Holmstrom; Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs - Rocco Clark; Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs - Steve Wangemann; Yakama-Klickitat Fisheries - John Marvin; Yakima County Commissioners; Yakima County Health District; Yakima County Planning Director - Lynn Deitrick; Yakima County Public Services Director, Vern Redifer; Yakima Greenway Foundation - Al Brown; Yakima Health District - Ryan Ibach; Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency - Hasan Tahat; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments - Shawn Conrad; Yakima Valley Museum - John A. Baule; YVCOG - Joseph Calhoun; Belles, Carolyn; Brown, David; Caruso, Joe; Cutter, Jeff; Davenport, Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschere, Suzanne; Denman, Glenn; Futrell, Kevin; Kunkler, Mark; Matthews, Archie; Maxey, Lisa; Meloy, Randy; Rizzi, Dominic; Robertson, Jerry; Schafer, Scott; Scott, James; Shane, Mike; Soptich, Mark Cc: Peters, Jeff; Al Rose; Alfred A. Rose ; Dave Fonfara; Ensey, Rick; Patricia Byers; Paul Stelzer (pstelzer@stelzerclark.com); Ron Anderson; Scott Clark; William Cook; Al Bradley; Bertha Ramirez; Gloria Rangel; Jamie Carmody - MFT Law; Juana Amezcua; Leonel Valencia; Nathan Poel - YNHS; Rachel Saimons - MFT Law; Rhonda Hauff - YNHS Subject: Ntc App, SEPA, DNS - City Planning -YNHS - SEPA#007-15 Attachments: Ntc App, SEPA, DNS - City Planning -YNHS - SEPA007-15.pdf Attached is a Notice of Application, Environmental Review, and DNS for the above mentioned project. If you have any questions regarding this proposal please contact assigned planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575-6163 or by e-mail at ieff.peters@vakimawa.gov Rosalinda Ibarra Community Development Administrative Assistant rosalinda.ibarraAyakimawa.gov City of Yakima I Planning Division 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima WA 98901 p: (509) 575-6183 * f: (509) 575-6105 This email is a public record of the City of Yakima and is subject to public disclosure unless exempt under the Washington Public Records Act. This email is subject to the State Retention Schedule. 1 DOC. INDEX YAKIMA HERAL PUBLIC A daily part of your life -Ad Proof- • yakima-herald.com This is the proof of your ad scheduled to run on the dates indicated below. Please proof read notice carefully to check spelling and run dates, if you need to make changes Date: 03/06/15 Account #: 110358 Company Name: CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING Contact: ROSALINDA IBARRA Address: DEPT OF COMMERCIAL ECONOMICAL DEVELOPEME 129 N 2ND STREET YAKIMA, WA 98901-2720 Telephone: (509) 575-6164 Account Rep: Phone # Email: Simon Sizer (509) 577-7740 ssizer@yakimaherald.com Ad ID: 524463 Start: 03/09/15 Stop: 03/09/15 Total Cost: $155.10 Agate Lines: 88 # of Inserts: 1 Ad Class: 6021 Run Dates: Yakima Herald -Republic 03/09/15 DOC. INDEX pl.� CITY OF YAKIMANOTICE OF APPLICATION, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AND DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE DATE: March 9, 2015: TO: SEPA Reviewing Agencies, and Inter- ested Parties: FROM: Joan Davenport AICP, Community Devel- opment Director: SUBJECT: Notice of Application, and Deter- mination of Non -Significance: NOTICE OF APPLICATION: Project Location: Citywide: Project Applicant: City of Yakima, Planning Division: File Numbers: SEPA #007-15: TXT#001-15: Date of Application: March 4, 2015: Date of Completeness: March 5, 2015: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Two amendments are proposed to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The City of Yakima Hearing Examiner's Unclassified Use Inter- pretations of 1992 and 1995 definition for a "Mission", permitted zoning districts (Central Business District, General Commercial, and Light Industrial), and a proposal for a new definition of a "Resource Service Center". ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The City of Yakima has reviewed the proposed text amendments for probable adverse environmental impacts, and has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2) (c). The information relied upon in reaching this determination is available to the public upon request at the City of Yakima Planning Division. [X] This DNS is issued under WAC § 197-11-340(2); the lead agen- cy will not act on this proposal for 20 days from the date below. Responsible Official: Joan Davenport, AICP: Position/Title: SEPA Responsible Official: Phone: (509) 575-6163: Address: 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901: REQUEST FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed application. All written comments received by March 30, 2015, will be considered prior to issuance of the final threshold determination. Please send written comments to: Joan Davenport, Community Development Direc- tor; City of Yakima, Department of Community Development; 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington 98901: NOTICE OF DECI- SION: Decisions and future notices will be sent to anyone who submits comments on this application or request additional notice. The file containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington. If you have any ques- tion on this proposal, please call Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner at (509) 575-6163 or e-mail at jeff.peters@yakimawa.gov: (524463) March 9, 2015 DOC. INDEX # I- apt. Courtesy of Yakima Herald -Republic CITY OF YAKIMA NOTICE OF APPLICATION, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AND DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: March 9, 2015 SEPA Reviewing Agencies, and Interested Parties Joan Davenport AICP, Community Development Director Notice of Application, Environmental Review, and Determination of Non - Significance NOTICE OF APPLICATION Project Location: Citywide. Project Applicant: City of Yakima, Planning Division File Numbers: SEPA #007-15: TXT#001-15 Date of Application: March 4, 2015: Date of Completeness: March 5, 2015 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Two amendments are proposed to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The City of Yakima Hearing Examiner's Unclassified Use Interpretations of 1992 and 1995 definition for a "Mission", permitted zoning districts (Central Business District, General Commercial, and Light Industrial), and a proposal for a new definition of a "Resource Service Center". ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The City of Yakima has reviewed the proposed text amendments for probable adverse environmental impacts, and has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21 C.030 (2) (c). The information relied upon in reaching this determination is available to the public upon request at the City of Yakima Planning Division. This DNS is issued under WAC § 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 20 days from the date below. Responsible Official: Position/Title: Phone: Address: Joan Davenport, AICP SEPA Responsible Official (509) 575-6163 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 Date: March 9, 2015 Signature: d -a -4. -47. - REQUEST FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed application. All written comments received by March 30, 2015, will be considered prior to issuance of the final threshold determination. Please send written comments to: Joan Davenport, Community Development Director; City of Yakima, Department of Community Development; 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington 98901. DOC. INDEX The following conditions have been identified that may be used to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts of the proposal: No impacts identified. Required Permits — None. Required Studies — None. Existing Environmental Documents: SEPA/GMA Integrated Environmental Summary. Preliminary determination of the development regulations that will be used for project mitigation and consistency: N/A NOTICE OF DECISION Decisions and future notices will be sent to anyone who submits comments on this application or request additional notice. The file containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington. If you have any question on this proposal, please call Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner at (509) 575-6163 or e-mail at jeff. peters[a�yakimawa. goy. DOC. INDEX AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF WASHINGTON CITY OF YAKIMA RE: TXT#001-15 City Planning Division Citywide I, Rosalinda Ibarra, as an employee of the Yakima City Planning Division, have dispatched through the United States Mails, a Notice of YPC Public Hearing. A true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said notice was addressed to the applicant, affected agencies, and all parties of record and interested parties "300 Ft Buffer SCC Zones" individually listed on the mailing list retained by the Planning Division, and that said notices were mailed by me on the 6th day of March, 2015. That I mailed said notices in the manner herein set forth and that all of the statements made herein are just and true. Administrative Assistant DOC. INDEX —Ick Marty Miller 1400 Summitview Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Dave Hanson 413 S Naches Ave Yakima, WA 98901 Janet McCann -Harris 1303 Karr Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Anita Monoian Yakima Neighborhood Health Services PO Box 2605 Yakima, WA 98907 Rhonda Hauff Yakima Neighborhood Health Services 201 S 6th St Yakima, WA 98901 Elizabeth Angland 806 S 24th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Maria Rosario Montes de Oca 104 S 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Al Bradley 109 S 8th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Mauricio Aramburo 113 South 6th Street #3 Yakima, WA 98901 Bertha Ramirez Ruby's Daycare 113 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Carl Howell 603 South 12th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Jean Schneid 1009 S 31st Ave Yakima, WA 98902 John Probst 5506 Meadow Lane Yakima, WA 98908 Ester Huey 1311 S 75th Ave #2 Yakima, WA 98908 Anita Monoian Yakima Neighborhood Health Services 201 S 6th St Yakima, WA 98901 Nathan Poel Yakima Neighborhood Health Services PO Box 2605 Estakio Beltran 3 N 41st Ave Yakima, WA 98908 Miguel Alvarez 108 S 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Gloria Sanchez 108 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Ondina Garcia 107 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Josafath Cruz 711 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 Daniel Fonseca 712 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 DOC. #� � l c Joe Chin 316 South 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Reverend Ernie Harrelson 915 S 22nd Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Darlyn White 1515 S 15th St Yakima, WA 98901 Linda Murray 10 S 55th Ave Yakima, WA 98908 Rhonda Hauff Yakima Neighborhood Health Services PO Box 2605 Yakima, WA 98907 Nathan Poel Yakima Neighborhood Health Services 201 S 6th St Yakima, WA 98907 Rachel Saimons, Attorney Meyer, Fluegge & Tenney, P.S. PO Box 22680 Yakima, WA 98907 Balbina Gomez 106 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Delia Solis 109 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Juana Amezcua 115 North 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Bertin Martinez 1414 South 16th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Luis Sandobal 1001 East Race Street Yakima, WA 98901 Albert Lantrip 808 Pioneer Lane Union Gap, WA 98903 Severiano Barajas 217 Union Street Yakima, WA 98901 Lidia Mendoza 320 South 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Berenice Cortes 308 '/2 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Maria Elena Garcia 204 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Francisco Lopez 211 'h South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Scott Clark 732 Summitview Ave, #608 Yakima WA 98902 Alfred A. Rose 1006 Westbrook Place Yakima, WA 98908 Patricia Byers 1530 Suncrest Way Yakima, WA 98902 Gloria A. Rangel 517 Clark Street Moxee, WA 98936 Jerry Winters 301 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Ismael Gonzalez 219 Union Street Yakima, WA 98901 Edward Torres 20 South 10th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Jose Perez 211 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Benito Suarez 303 South 6th Street #A Yakima, WA 98901 Hilda Doble 206 South 6th Street #1 Yakima, WA 98901 Dave Fonfara 8708 Cameo Court Yakima, WA 98903 Paul Stelzer 732 Summitview Ave, #608 Yakima WA 98902 Pat Spurgin 411 North Second Street Yakima, WA 98901 Leonel Valencia 809 East Spruce Street Yakima, WA 98901 Filemon Acevedo 305 South 7th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Lori Zamudio 413 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Fred Fernandez 211 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Maribel Martinez 206 '/2 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Salvador Nava 211 South 6th Street Yakima, WA 98901 Bev Luby Bartz 114 N. 7tb St Yakima, WA 98901 Ron Anderson 107 South 7th Avenue, Ste#202 Yakima, WA 98902 William Cook 7701 Graystone Court Yakima, WA 98908 I-PakPecOrC1 — i5510,f-1 XitorCIt.-1-Gviu.h't TxT oc 1 5 DOC. 4* also mailed +o SOO ''buffo' $ ec zones* INDEX C See -�' k for mQliin4 /i34- —1 Maxey, Lisa From: Maxey, Lisa Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 11:49 AM To: Brown, Michael; Crockett, Ken; Daily Sun News - Bob Story; lbarra, Rosalinda; KAPP TV News; KBBO-KRSE Radio - manager; KCJT TV News; KDNA Radio; KEPR TV News; KIMA TV News; KIMA TV News - Crystal Bui; KIT/KATS/DMVW/KFFM - Lance Tormey; KNDO TV News; KUNS-TV Univision; KVEW TV News; Lozano, Bonnie; NWCN News; NWPR - Anna King; Randy Luvaas - Yakima Business Times; Reed C. Pell; Tu Decides - Albert Torres; Yakima Herald Republic - Craig Troianello; Yakima Herald Republic - Erin Snelgrove; Yakima Herald Republic - Mai Hoang; Yakima Herald Republic - Mark Morey; Yakima Herald Republic Newspaper; Yakima Valley Business Times; Yakima Valley Business Times - George Finch; Beehler, Randy; Belles, Carolyn; Brown, David; Caruso, Joe; Cook, Debbie; Cutter, Jeff; Davenport, Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschere, Suzanne; Denman, Glenn; Futrell, Kevin, Kallevig, Dana; Kunkler, Mark; Matthews, Archie; Maxey, Lisa; Meloy, Randy; Riddle, Dan; Rizzi, Dominic; Robertson, Jerry; Schafer, Scott; Scott, James; Shane, Mike; Soptich, Mark Subject: Notice of Yakima Planning Commission Public Hearing - TXT#001-15 Attachments: Ntc of YPC Public Hearing - City Planning - TXT001-15 _eng-spa.pdf Attached is a Notice of Yakima Planning Commission Public Hearing for Text Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. If you have any questions about this proposal please contact assigned planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575-6163 or by e-mail at ieff.peters@yakimawa.gov. Thank you! Lisa Maxey Department Assistant II (509) 576-6669 Lisa.Maxeyc yakimawa.gov City of Yakima Planning Division 129 N. 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 DOC. INDEX # D - Ib YAKIMA HERA P LIC A daily part of your life yakima-herald.com -Ad Proof - This is the proof of your ad scheduled to run on the dates indicated below. Please confirm placement prior to deadline, by contacting your account rep at (509) 577-7740. Date: 03/05/15 Account #: 110358 Company Name: CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING Contact: ROSALINDA IBARRA Address: DEPT OF COMMERCIAL ECONOMICAL DEVELOPEME 129 N 2ND STREET YAKIMA, WA 98901-2720 Telephone: (509) 575-6164 Ad ID• 524025 Start: 03/06/15 Stop: 03/06/15 Total Cost: $141.00 Agate Lines: 79 # of Inserts: 2 Ad Class: 6021 Account Rep: Simon Sizer Phone # (509) 577-7740 Email. ssizer@yakimaherald.com Run Dates: Yakima Herald -Republic 03/06/15 YakimaEerald.com 03/06/15 Ad Proof NOTICE OF YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE YAKIMA URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE March 6, 2015 Attention Members of the Public: You are being notified of this land use action and public hearing as this land use application has the potential to allow a new land use through- out the various zoning districts of the City of Yakima. Subject: Notice of Public Hearing for Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Applicant: City of Yakima Planning Division City File Number(s): TXT#001-15 PROJECT DESCRIPTION; Two amendments are proposed to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The City of Yakima Hearing Exam- iner's 1992 and 1995 definition for a "Mission", permitted in the Central Business District iCBD), General Commercial GC), and Light Industrial M-1) zoning districts; and a proposal for a new definition for Resource Service Center' defined as: means a mixed use facility providing programs, resources, assistance and tem- porary shelter to homeless and pre -homeless populations of the immediate community NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAR- ING; This application for text amendments requires two pub- lic hearings; one open record public hearing before the City of Yakima Planning Commis- sion to be followed by a closed record public hearing before the Yakima City Council. The public hearing before the City of Yakima Planning Commis- sion has been scheduled for Wednesday March 25, 2015 beginning at 3:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers at 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Any person desiring to express their views on this mat- ter is invited to attend the public hearing or to submit written comments. Please mail your written comments to: City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901 and be sure to reference the file number or applicants name in your correspondence. The file containing the com- plete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington. If you have any questions on this proposal, please call Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner at (509) 575-6163 or e-mail atjeff. peters@yakimawa.gov. A separate public notice will be provided for the public hearing before the Yakima City Council. (524025) March 6, 2015 DOC. INDEX YAMMAHERAL PUBLIC A daily part of your lifeyakima-herald.com -Ad Proof - This is the proof of your ad scheduled to run on the dates indicated below. Please proof read notice carefully to check spelling and run dates, if you need to make changes Date: 03/05/15 Account #: 110358 Company Name: CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING Contact: ROSALINDA IBARRA Address: DEPT OF COMMERCIAL ECONOMICAL DEVELOPEME 129 N 2ND STREET YAKIMA, WA 98901-2720 Telephone: (509) 575-6164 Account Rep: Phone # Email: Simon Sizer (509) 577-7740 ssizer@yakimaherald.com Ad ID: 524168 Start: 03/12/15 Stop: 03/12/15 Total Cost: $113.10 Agate Lines: 104 # of Inserts: 1 Ad Class: 7202 Run Dates: El Sol de Yakima03/12/15 DOC. INDEX � a AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA POR LA COMISION DE PLANEACION DE YAKIMA PARA LA ENMIENDA DE TEXTO DEL REGLAMENTO MUNICIPAL DE ZONIFICACION AREA URBANA DE YAKIMA 6 de marzo, 2015 Atencion Miembros del Publico: Si usted esta siendo notificado de cambiar el proposito de uso del terreno y de la audiencia publica concerniente a la solicitud del uso de ese terreno, hay la posibilidad que permite un nuevo uso del terreno a traves del urbanismo de varios distritos de la Ciudad de Yakima. Asunto: Aviso de Audiencia Publica para la Enmienda del Regla- mento Municipal de la Zona Urbana del Area de Yakima Postulante: City of Yakima Planning Division Numero (s) Archivo Citadino: TXT#001-15 DESCRIPCION DEL PROYECTO: Dos enmiendas son propues- tas al Reglamento Municipal de Zonificacion Area Urbana de la Ciudad de Yakima. La primera para la definicion de "Mission" (El Objetivo en espa? ol) hecha por los mediadores de la Audiencia Publica de la Ciudad de Yakima en 1992 y 1995 permitio que la zonificacion urbana de Central Business District [(CBD) Distrito Central de Negocios], General Commercial {(GC) Comercial en General] y Light Industrial [(M-1) Industria Liviana); y la otra pro- puesta para la nueva definicion para "Resource Service Center" (Centro de Servicios de Recursos) definia como: `los medios para programas que proveen el uso de servicios mixtos, recursos, asistencia y albergue temporal a las poblaciones de vagabundos y pre vagabundos de las cqmunidades mas cercanas." AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA: Esta solicitud para la enmienda de los textos, requiere dos audiencias publicas; una audiencia publica para exposicion de archivos ante City of Yakima Planning Commission (la Comision de Planeacion de la Ciudad de Yakima) para luego continuar con la segunda audiencia publica archivos privados ante Yakima City Council (Concilio Ciudad de Yakima). La audiencia publica ante City of Yakima Planning Com- mission (Comision de Planeacion de la Ciudad de Yakima) ha sido programada para miercoles 25 de marzo, 2015 comenzando a las 3:30 p.m., en el City Hall Council Chambers en 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Cualquier persona que desee expresar sus puntos de vista sobre este asunto, es invitada a participar en la audiencia publica o a enviar sus comentarios escritos. Por favor envie sus comentarios escritos a: City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901 y asegurese de hacer referencia al numero de archive o al nombre del solicitante en su correspondencia. El documento que contiene las solicitud complete esta disponible para la revision publica en City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca de esta propuesta, por favor Ilame a Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner al (509) 575-6163 0 e-mail a: jeff.peters@yakimawa.gov. Un aviso aparte publico sera provisto para la audiencia publi- ca ante Yakima City Council (Concilio Ciudad de Yakima). (524168) March 12, 2015 Courtesy of Yakima Herald -Republic DOC INDEX - Ol COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor Yakima, Washington 98901 Phone (509) 575-6183 • Fax (509) 575-6105 www.yakimawa.gov/services/community-development NOTICE OF YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE YAKIMA URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE March 6, 2015 Attention Members of the Public: You are being notified of this land use action and public hearing as this land use application has the potential to allow a new land use throughout the various zoning districts of the City of Yakima. Subject: Notice of Public Hearing for Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Applicant: City of Yakima Planning Division City File Number(s): TXT#001-15 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Two amendments are proposed to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The City of Yakima Hearing Examiner's 1992 and 1995 definition for a "Mission", permitted in the Central Business District (CBD), General Commercial (GC), and Light Industrial (M-1) zoning districts; and a proposal for a new definition for "Resource Service Center" defined as: "means a mixed use facility providing programs, resources, assistance and temporary shelter to homeless and pre -homeless populations of the immediate community." NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: This application for text amendments requires two public hearings; one open record public hearing before the City of Yakima Planning Commission to be followed by a closed record public hearing before the Yakima City Council. The public hearing before the City of Yakima Planning Commission has been scheduled for Wednesday March 25, 2015 beginning at 3:30 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers at 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Any person desiring to express their views on this matter is invited to attend the public hearing or to submit written comments. Please mail your written comments to: City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901 and be sure to reference the file number or applicants name in your correspondence. The file containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington. If you have any questions on this proposal, please call Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner at (509) 575-6163 or e- mail at jeff.peters@yakimawa.gov. A separate public notice will be provided for the public hearing before the Yakima City Council. DOC. INDEX # 1)-1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor Yakima, Washington 98901 Phone (509) 575-6183 • Fax (509) 575-6105 www.yakimawa.gov/services/community-development AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA POR LA COMISION DE PLANIFICACION DE LA CIUDAD DE YAKIMA (YPC) PARA ENMIENDAS AL TEXTO DE LA ORDENANZA DE ZONIFICACION DEL AREA URBANA DE YAKIMA 6 de marzo, 2015 Atencion Miembros del Publico: Usted este siendo notificado de esta accion y audiencia publica porque esta aplicacion tiene el potencial de permitir un nuevo use en varios distritos de la ciudad de Yakima. Asunto: Aviso de Audiencia Publica para Enmiendas a la Ordenanza de Zonificacion del Area Urbana de Yakima Solicitante: Ciudad de Yakima, Division de Planificacion Numero del Archivo: TXT#001-15 DESCRIPCION DEL PROYECTO: Se proponen dos enmiendas a la Ordenanza de Zonificacion del Area Urbana de la ciudad de Yakima: 1) incorporacion de Ia definicion de "mision" que interpreto el Examinador de la ciudad en 1992 y 1995, permitida en la zonas Distrito Central de Negocios (CBD Central Business District), Comercio General (GC General Commercial), y Zona Industrial Ligera (M-1 Light Industrial Zone); 2) y una propuesta para una nueva definicion de "Centro de Servicio de Recursos" definida como: "una instalacion de usos mixtos que proporciona programas, recursos, ayuda y refugio temporal a las personas sin hogar o que estan a punto de quedarse sin hogar en la comunidad circundante." AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA: Esta aplicacion de enmiendas de texto requiere dos audiencias publicas: una ante la Comision de Planificacion de Yakima seguida de una audiencia publica ante el Concejo Municipal de Yakima. La audiencia publica ante la Comision de Planificacion de Yakima se ha programada para el miercoles 25 de marzo, 2015 comenzando a las 3:30 p.m. en el City Hall Council Chambers localizada en el 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Cualquier persona que desee expresar sus opiniones sobre este asunto es invitado a asistir a la audiencia publica o presentar comentarios por escrito. Por favor envie sus comentarios a la Ciudad de Yakima, Division de Planificacion, 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 y asegurese de referenciar el numero del archivo o nombre del solicitante en su correspondencia. El archivo que contiene la aplicacion completa este disponible para inspeccion al publico en Ia oficina de la Ciudad de Yakima, Division de Planificacion localizada en el segundo piso, 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Si tiene preguntas sobre esta propuesta, por favor Ilame a nuestra oficina al numero (509) 575-6183. Un aviso publico por separado se proporcionara para Ia audiencia publica ante el Concejo Municipal de Yakima. DOC. INDEX Existing City Locations with SCC Zoning n Br Mit al• R d i • S Waal Valley Community •Park 5 Der Rd (narawn od Ara r.pt S SA�.Kp ip zW Lincoln Av• Summ1W.•w Ave Gatason Park W Nob Hill Blvd Englewood A. Dorglac Dr Richey Rd w Lincoln Ave Pad, d, Av 4n...n*oF. a Av •Pernr•.n Rtl BurMehl.W Are 3 tt 1 e Alto C W C4••WulAv W Ch•vinul Av• 6 12 S 64TH AVE & W NOB HILL BLVD 17 W WASHINGTON AVE wa,mnu : &S 64TH AVE • 13r �IioN DR & S 48TH AVE 11 W NOB HILL BLVD & S 48TH AVE P.md.4 Park 2110 N 407$1= AVE 8 mu 39* TIETON DR 3702 TIETON DR 4 e 'c < Barge S t w a St S Wlndw St': Jerotn•Av• 3; River 114 Madison Av• E11: Manorial Swan Av• oadoo • WISt EI St EWst s °•'• s Aeun : t f y Pak :t04r S Falrbanb• Av•= 3 i 4 •• u Cherry Aa•s s P ,j S rA" E Y •4114. .Q41Fg tl)IARKET 201 S 6TH ST 400 N 20THAVEe .��;Art`• ��/ h rJ r' A'•rrk3608 W LINGON44WE 4 or�..n•A.. `6 z Sul rnlvlew Ave 9 9.11°10 W NOB HILL BLVD & S 30Th AVE • YI !ye•4, 'd•Lr." ^ay o^ AYe 8.01in., Air I,IM..dh Inl F ra1thn Pak • • • i 4 5 5 VI 8r w do Are Yakima w vn` Fun• Av .NV Av w c••'wr �,AAdgtSt 14 J W PINE ST, WiM'AVGrk • ijhrina i r tor' a M•ad Av v 114.110.4 R4 Ren r rr• •e Rv 8 F. W NOB HILL BLVD u' s....s&S3RD AVE .u."4 '117* r~f%a Vin. Ar• W Logan Ar• 4 4 8 5 rra • a.Cvt W Mg/01411E $ S 3RD AV4 W KingSt W PIWc•St '‘•y: Nn v akrma Sldrt:nl .r. V �r Par* O W WAMington Ara 7 .n 1 Sources Esrl. DeLorme NAVTEQ, US Slclntetmap. PC, NRCAN, Esn Japan METI, Esti China (Hong Kong), Esti alland). TomTom, 2013 1 inchn= 2,400 feet DOC. INDEX 1. 1206 N 40th Ave 2. 1420 Lakeside Ct 3. 400 N 20th Ave 4. 1608 W Lincoln Ave 5. 200 N 40th Ave 6. 3907 Tieton Dr 7. 3702 Tieton Dr 8. W Nob Hill & S 3rd Ave 9. W Nob Hill & S 16th Ave 10. W Nob Hill Blvd & S 38th Ave 11. W Nob Hill & S 40th Ave 12. S 64th Ave & W Nob Hill Blvd 13. Tieton Dr & S 48th Ave 14. W Pine St & S 11th Ave 15. W Mead Ave & S 3rd Ave 16. Roys Market 201 S 6th St 17. W Washington Ave & S 64th Ave ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — "MISSION" USES TXT#001-15, SEPA#007-15 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER E Public Comments } , Dr_ # i,�- i xyyy��wriDU+41 IUbiMi DAT' EYy E-1 E-mail Comments from David T. Reich 03/09/2015 E-2 Comment Letter from Marshall Clark, The Atlantic Building, LLC 03/12/2015 E-3 E-mail Comments from Wayne Ullman 03/16/2015 E-4 E-mail Comments from Frances C. Davies 03/17/2015 E-5 E-mail Comments from Valerie Fisher; ASAP Metal Fabricators, Inc. 03/17/2015 E-6 Comment Letter from Sung Lee 03/18/2015 E-7 Comment Letter from Lloyd and Leah Higgens 03/20/2015 E-8 Comment Letter from Terry Schweyen; ASAP Metal Fabricators, Inc. 03/20/2015 E-9 Comment Letter from Robert G. Koury, Koury Family Limited Partnership 03/20/2015 E-10 Comment Letter from Kathy Mantey, KDM Investments 03/23/2015 E-11 Comment Letter from John Van Epps 03/23/2015 E-12 Comment Letter from Jay Sentz; West Park Properties, LLC 03/23/2015 E-13 Comment Letter from Isaac Baruch 03/23/2015 E-14 E-mail Comment from Stephen Stokesberry 03/25/2015 E-15 Letters Submitted by Neighborhood Health Services at YPC Hearing (52 letters) 03/25/2015 E-16 E-mail Comments from Jack and Nancy Westford 03/26/2015 Peters, Jeff From: Jack & Nancy Westford <nwestford@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 4:56 PM To: Peters, Jeff Subject: TXT#001-15 Attachments: LakesideZoning.pdf Attached please find our comments regarding the amendments being proposed by the Yakima Planning Division to the City of Yakima's Urban Zoning Ordinance. We are unable to attend the public hearing but as owners of property within one of the the areas affected we would like to have our views considered. Thank you, Jack and Nancy Westford 1 DOC. INDEX # 6 -i March 21, 2015 City of Yakima Planning Division 2"d Floor City Hall 129 North 2' St. Yakima, WA 98901 RE: TXT#001-15 Proposed Amendments to Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance We own the buildings at 1425 Lakeside Ct. and 1433 Lakeside Ct. which are located inside one of the areas of proposed change. Tenants of these buildings include a government agency, headquarters for a national life insurance company and a local engineering company. We are writing to express our STRONG opposition to the above referenced proposal. The change proposed in the amendments is inconsistent with existing uses in the area. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Jack and Nancy Westford 1837 Northshore Rd. Bellingham, WA 98226 360-733-5858 nwestford@gmail.com DOC. INDEX # E_ -14 Submitted: re -3/25/,6 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. INDEX # 6 -I5 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129N2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, -- iJ Ot,N L12/J DOC. INDEX # -/,5 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima, Sincerely, DOC. INDEX # E-15 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129N2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Since DOC. INDEX # E - I5 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6t'' street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying ort the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and arty other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. INDEX # -(5 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, L)—(--- ck r vli, , y DOC. INDEX # g-/5 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2" d St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`'' street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. DOC. INDEX #____-1s March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, (114 DOC. INDEX # E -I5 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, L \.JAA-/Z' Docs INDEX # E-/5 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2"d St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. DOC. INDEX # C- S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. DOC. INDEX * /S March 14. 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2'St Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6'1' street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. INDEX 1`v1arch 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`1' street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakirna Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and array from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, ,////g /3"&;// DOC. INDEX E -/5 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, u(N)./t ka S 1 1-3-1 t c - DOC. INDEX # E--/' March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2'i St. Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6'h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, • DOC. INDEX March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6'h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and err.ergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. DOC. INDEX # &-15� March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N St. Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposedwarming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's NIarket site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, j SW() DOC. INDEX # -�s March. 14. 2015 Pat Spurgtn — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2�j St Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6'1' street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will more from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima h DOC. INDEX # i -/S March 14. 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2^ St. Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, 1 am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back ort their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. INDEX # r -/S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 8th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, ff 6 '. ii,t, o le-i-tca M -e- 1-/- -tit 1 '' ikAg ''-c - DOC INDEX # E-/5 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, rM[ 137 rnC4b/4,, Case A 4ct,e' /(, en,A DOC. INDEX March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, ,..Scv,•o Sophia Sanabria Triumph Treatment Services Housing Supervisor Case Manager DOC. INC * E -/S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, (5)0Fc)atocti Sonia Sanabria Triumph Treatment Services Housing Case Manager DOC. INDEX # E -(S March 18, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2"d St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, am writing to express my support of the proposed warming shelter by Yakima Neighborhood Health Services. 1 believe this shelter is greatly needed in Yakima. I work with the homeless and those who are in risk of homelessness in Yakima, and an additional shelter is needed in town for those who are currently staying on the street in the heart of this city. The location of Roy's Market is a perfect location and will be convenient for outreach workers who can case manage and assist these people with obtaining and maintaining housing. It is close by to existing services and the transit. The shelter could assist in connecting those most at -risk, to resources that are critical during a crisis situation. The renovation of the proposed location will also beautiful the neighborhood and encourage the surrounding property owners to take pride in their homes. YNHS has a growing reputation in the community for providing quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed development so they may fulfill their goal of partnering to end homelessness in Yakima. Darlene L. Hansen 509-895-9867 DOC. INDEX March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2° St. Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am w-riting to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6'1' street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. INDEX March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessnes in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC• INDEX #_ March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our mos erable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development io they ma fulfill their goal of ending homel- 'ness in Yakima. Sincerely, March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. INDEX # -/s March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending .homelessness in Yakima. Sincere DOC. INDEX #- /S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, ttiMla- 0%a DOC. INDEX March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2, St. Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6'1' street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in. services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and array from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, 3- /?- /y - DOC. INDEX # r-�s March 14. 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2'i St. Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I arn writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6'1' street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it 13 close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. DOC. INDEX # E�/S March 14.2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N Yakima, WA. 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am uniting to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers tha` are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, OC. INDEX # e --S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2" i St. Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6'h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying ort the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to gat back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, ikzev( DOC. INDEX # i -/S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. D©© BNDEX # E -/S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N Vi St. Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima, The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness aswell as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and array from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness to Yakima. DOC. INDEX # j -/S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2,1 St. Yakima, WA 93901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the reed is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and arty other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emrgency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima Sincerely, 3(/x7 Of) 'L.Z-Lk DOC. !ND®C # E -/S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, &v-‘,C11\-Ct INDEX # E-/5- March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, , a to DOC. INDEX #____,E. -_-a___ March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am wilting to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2ad St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. DOC. INDEX #-/S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, (( f% INDEX I.S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. INDEX #' -/S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. INDEX # E-6 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, 1 am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6`h street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. INDEX # E-15 March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin - Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. INDEX � iS' March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, A\k)u.., DOC. INDEX # E -/S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, C5 DOC. INDEX # E -/S March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely,4/1" C DOC. INDEX # e-iS March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6t:, street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, 1///7ang1/46M11W DOC. INDEX # iS March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, /'C DOC. INDEX # E—/s March 14, 2015 Pat Spurgin — Yakima Hearing Examiner City of Yakima, Planning Division 129 N 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Examiner Spurgin, I am writing to express my support of the proposed Yakima Neighborhood Health Services development on 6th street and Walnut. The proposed warming shelter is a much needed asset for Yakima. The Homeless Network of Yakima County is working hard to achieve the goals set in their Ten Year Plan to end Homelessness as well as the City of Yakima Comprehensive plan. The proposed warming shelter closes the loop in services available in Yakima and compliments the efforts of over twelve local service providers that are already under way. The placing at the Roy's Market site is critical because that is both where the need is AND it is close to existing services and transit. The site helps connect people to the resources that are critical during a crisis situation. This project will help get people off the street and away from relying on the alleys and shop fronts of local businesses. It will also prevent residents from becoming homeless during an emergency. Through the Homeless Network residents will move from the warming shelter to permanent supportive housing and any other services they might need to get back on their feet. Housing people first reduces crime and emergency room visits which saves taxpayers money. It frees up local shops and businesses from shouldering the burden of caring homeless residents. YNHS has a proven track record in the Southeast neighborhood of working closely with residents to provide quality services and support to our most vulnerable populations. Please allow the proposed YNHS development so they may fulfill their goal of ending homelessness in Yakima. Sincerely, DOC. INDEX # E- 1s' Peters, Jeff From: Pam Edwards <solfloris@msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 3:35 PM To: Peters, Jeff Subject: Signed copy Planning Commissioners; File # TXT#001-15 I feel that this proposed change should be only be restricted to the CBDistrict. Reason; That the proposed populace that this is to benefit would only have to take one bus to the CBD to access the proposed center. Stephen Stokesberry 1 DOC. INDEX March 19, 2015 Community Development Department 129 North 2"d Street 2nd Floor Yakima,WA 98901 MAR 2 J 20/5 0011147:719W ��p10ENT Re: Notice of Public Hearing for Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance To Whom It May Concern: I am the property owner for the property commonly addressed 4804 Tieton Drive, Yakima WA. I am adamantly opposed to having the zoning changed to allow for a homeless shelter in the small convenience center district. You need look no further than downtown Seattle to see what the area will look like if permitted. Sincerely yours, ttc4r -Ab C. S1kc %A. Isaac Baruch DOC. INDEX # Ei-13 CITY OF YAKIMA CODE A[iMIN.DIVISION MAR 2 3 2015 Q PAID VD FYI RECEIVE® MAR 232015 COMMUNIT TY OF ©EVEIMA I ORIENT _.r March 23, 2015, City of Yakima Planning Commission 129 N. 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Planning Commission: I'm writing to say I'm aghast at the suggestion to solve Neighborhood Health's zoning problem by allowing homeless shelters in the SCC classification. SCC stands for small convenience centers, not homeless shelters. I'm sympathetic to homeless shelters, particularly during our cold winters; but I can't see them in an SCC zoning. I also understand the clean, well -lighted, and safety requirements that are necessary; as well as the NIMBY problem associated with homeless shelters. There must be a solution to this problem. I look forward to a healthy discussion at Wednesday's public hearing. Sincerely, i/M7 Jay Sentz Westpark Properties, LLC, with an appropriate SCC zoning DOC. INDEX ECENED MAR 23 2015 CITY OF YAKIMA COMMUNITY ©EVELCP?EN7 Dear Hearing Examiner: City File Number: INT#001-14 This letter is to inform you of my strong opposition to allowing a new land use in a SCC zone. It appears that most of the areas marked on the map are backed on 2 or 3 sides with residential houseing. I do not think a mission, or community resource service center is compatable in these or any SCC zoning district. As I will be out of town when the public hearing is to be held, please let the City Council know of my feelings. Thank You John Van Epps 3413 Clinton Way, Yakima 1 DOC. INDEX # E -I\ Yakima Planning Commission City File # TXT#001-15 1 wish to voice my opposition to any changes to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. 1 will be out of town when the meetings will be held, please pass along my feelings to the city council. Thank You John Van Epps 3413 Clinton Way Yakima, Wa. 2 DOC. INDEX # E --l\ March 19, 2015 City of Yakima Planning Division 129 N. 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 Re: City File Number: INT#001-14 RECEIVED oAR 1. 3 2.015 CITY E NOM COMMUNITY IDEVELOPMENT I would like to comment on the proposed change allowing for SCC zoning to be used as a Community Resource Service Center. Our property is located at 3703 W. Nob Hill Blvd. near several SCCs. I think that the SCC should remain as defined. Changing the designation of all SCCs is too far reaching. A variance, if warranted, should be done on a case by case basis. I am not convinced that it would be in the best interest of the area near our property to have homeless and pre - homeless patrons in the area. Patrons of homeless shelters tend to congregate outside the shelter in the area. I am concerned this could have a negative impact on the surrounding businesses and the adjacent residential areas. There is an expectation that patrons of businesses feel safe on our city streets and our residents in their homes. I am also concerned about the negative impact on property values. Nob Hill Blvd. is a very busy arterial. The speed limit is 35 mph and there are very few places for pedestrians to cross the street. The options where our property is located are 32nd Ave. or 40th Ave. at the traffic lights. Having a shelter near Nob Hill Blvd. may be a safety concern for patrons of the shelter traveling to and from the shelter. Finally, I am concerned about the safety of the children that use the sidewalks to get to school. There is heavy pedestrian traffic as Whitney Elementary, Wilson Middle School, and Eisenhower are nearby. In conclusion, I think that the SCC should remain as defined and the variance should be made on a case by case basis for selected SCCs. I hope that you will rule against the change. Sincerely, Kk- Kathy Mantey KDM Investments 3703 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, WA 98902 DOC. INDEX March 16, 2015 Robert G. Koury, President Koury Family Limited Partnership 7327 Southwest Barnes Road PMB 600 Portland, OR 97225 Community Development Department 129 North Second Street, Second Floor Yakima, WA 98901 Subject: Proposed Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Attention: Joan Davenport, AICP Director and Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner RECEIVE, MAR 202015 CITY OF COMMUNITY EVELOP MEAT In response to your recent communication regarding the Amendments to the Yakima Urban Zoning Ordinance, we are owners of 1400 Lakeside Court in Yakima and strongly oppose the proposed use amendment. It is inconsistent with the existing uses in the sub -area where our property is located at 1400 Lakeside Court in Yakima. Please consider our opposition in your deliberations! cerely Q Robert G. Koury, President 1.--)t9-e__,z_,)L..tam Koury Family Limited Partnership DOC. INDEX # E- cl March 17, 2015 City of Yakima Planning Division 129 N. Second Street, 2nd Floor Yakima, WA 98901 METAL FABRICATORS RE: File No. TXT#001-15 and INT#001-14 Dear Sirs: IZAKti Reozifreo 2415 61 17 00Eivt The plight of the homeless is a social conundrum, needless to say. We at ASAP are very much aware of their plight. Our corporate office, located at 315 S. 3`d Avenue, sees their plight daily. Having Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health just blocks away and the Sunrise Outreach Center right around the corner keeps us involved in ways that, at times, are disruptive to our business. We have had people walk into to our fabrication who are mentally challenged. We have had people walk past our offices naked. Bi -weekly, a homeless man uses our neighbor's building as his own personal urinal mid-morning. We have had to clean up human feces, vomit, etc... from our parking areas. Our powder coating facility on North Front Street has found drug paraphernalia on several occasions in the alley behind their facility. Not to mention the graffiti problem. All this adds costs to our budget for clean-up and maintenance for a safe environment for our customers and employees. Changing the definition of "Mission" to "Resource Service Center" and then changing the SCC Zoning to be defined as Community Resource Service Center will only open up the downtown and other areas for additional problems with the homeless community. We realize that they do need assistance but how much more do we, as business owners, need to continue to invest. We have seen how the Mission has brought down the area of North First Street, although the Mission itself is in good order, look around it. What will bringing the homeless into the other areas city do to those areas? ASAP also owns houses near some the zone areas in question. What will this do to the values of these homes? What kind of security can we give our tenants in these areas? Some of these areas are close to schools. What about our children and the affect this will have on them on a day-to-day basis? Will they be subjected to the same type of daily activity as our employees? DOC. INDEX # 315 South Third Avenue • Yakima, WA 98902 Phone: 509-453-9143 • Fax: 509-575-7956 City of Yakima Planning Page 2 March 17, 2015 We don't have the answers as to how to help the homeless. We're at a loss as to even give a suggestion. We do know, that we are affected everyday by their situation and we pay the price tag. Sincerely, Terry Schweyen, President TS/vaf Receiver) MAR 202015 COMMUNITY DEVELOP ENT DOC. 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S` n c € ,% 1I,,--2 So ij 4 w''. q( oaf C: yVl %1t GIJC�YY-`J a r� 1-4lax feojpjL / , T - ie t/t►S'D7'12Z r AV- 644- ,e1,01 etC,L r° e -J24 o tf Com S -e_ 6.56. cif u,an b oro ar .t 6-71 -fie4,14A Att Azdk-,e_ ,r)0 J 604 0 o den iv 'Wit 0414 At_ n ✓2 W Q',Q /' k/ % - fro Gra i cM e'. k i.77,f�-i Hav-14.5s p it' Aie ohJ vciru n of�a c-,` ik ec1 C C n.e 7-s;IA -ut 7 . ea- ms. C: {den -6,c/ s I•t� ce., ,27-ee' 4s5, /t ; 4-e ca r o6r7 or CO V Id— //c Ce - DOC. INDEX # E {o Peters, Jeff From: Valerie Fisher <ValerieF@asapmetalfab.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 8:54 AM To: Peters, Jeff Subject: Notice of Yakima Planning Commission We received two notices. One is for Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and the other is for Unclassified Use Interpretation by the City of Yakima Hearing Examiner. The Notice is very confusing. Is there any way to clarify what the notices are trying to convey? Valerie Fisher Office Manager ASAP Metal Fabricators, Inc. 315 S. 3rd Avenue Yakima, WA 98902 (509) 453-9143 V (509) 575-7956 F 1 DOC. INDEX Peters, Jeff From: Frances C. Davies <frances@guitarist.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 12:11 PM To: Peters, Jeff Subject: Opposition to Community Resource Service Center Attachments: Yakima Land Change Opposition.pdf Dear Mr. Peters, Pertaining to your city file number INT#001-14, attached is my letter of opposition to the request by Yakima Neighborhood Health Services for new land use in the SCC zoning district. Sincerely, Frances C. Davies Thomas -Davies Family Partnership, L.P 360-837-2715 1 DOC. INDEX Lt E • Thomas -Davies Family Partnership, L.P 1024 Egan Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2408 Community Development Department 129 North Second St, 2nd Floor Yakima, WA 98901 Attn Mr Jeff Peters March 17, 2015 Regarding. City File Number #001-14 and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services application for Land Use Change in SCC Zoning District and for a Community Resource Service Center Dear Mr Peters, We are in receipt of your notification regarding the proposed land use change and the request for a Community Resource Service Center. The purpose of this letter is to document our opposition to the aforementioned proposals My partner and I own the property located at 1410 Lakeside Court. We believe that this will adversely impact not just our property but numerous businesses and residences as well The proposed change in land use is inconsistent with the uses in the sub- area where our property is located We respectfully request the denial of the application Sincerely, Frances Davies DOG. INDEX # -Li- Peters, Jeff From: Wayne Ullman <ullmanw@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 4:34 PM To: Peters, Jeff Subject: Views expressed on proposed Yakima Planning Commission text amendments/ Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Attachments: McEwenLetterJeffPetersMarch162015.pdf Jeff, We own property in one of the subareas identified in the Notice dated March 6, 2015 regarding a proposed text amendment relating to Community Resource Service Center uses. We are strongly opposed to this amendment and our stated view is attached in my letter to you. Unfortunately, 1 will not be able to attend the hearing. Wayne Ullman 1 DOC. INDEX # E 3 McEwen Lakeside, LLC March 16, 2015 Jeff Peters City of Yakima Planning Commission 129 N. 2nd Street Yakima, Washington 98901 Re: Notice of Yakima Planning Commission Public Hearing for Text Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Dear Jeff: I represent the ownership of 1415 and 1417 Lakeside Court in Yakima, which is located within the area identified for amendment. I am responding to the above public notice dated March 6, 2015. Although I will not be able to attend the public hearing on this subject, I want to express on the public record that we are strongly opposed to the proposed changes. We believe the proposed use ("Community Resource Service Center") is inconsistent with the existing property developments and uses in our sub -area. Sincerely, tag -7 Wayne Ullman Manager McEwen Lakeside, LLC McEwen Lakeside, LLC 2024 218th PL NE • Sammamish, WA 98074 ullmanw@j�,y ecom INDErX THE ATLANTIC BUILDING, LLC 2320 N. Atlantic Street, Suite 100 Spokane, WA 99205 Phone. (509) 325-3333 * Fax (509) 325-4534 March 10, 2015 City of Yakima Planning Division 129 N 2nd Street., Yakima, WA 98901 RE: TXT#001-15 — City of Yakima Planning Division 'VAR r 2 1015 COMM rYCOPof IMA MFHT I would like to voice my opposition to the proposed ammendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance allowing for a "Mission" in the CBD and GC zonings and for and a new definition for "Resource Service Center" Allowing a homeless shelter in the commercial zoning could adversely affect business in those areas. understand the need for homeless shelters, but please keep them away from commercial districts where they will do harm to businesses and the local economy. Thank you, Marshall Clark DOC. INDEX Peters, Jeff From: Dave Reich <d.reich@charter.net> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 3:29 PM To: Peters, Jeff Cc: d.reich@charter.net Subject: TXT#001-15 & Resulting Questions Mr. Peters, I have just received the March 6, 2014 Notice of Yakima Planning Commission Public Hearing for Text Amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. At first look I thought #9 was the area on the North side of Nob Hill Blvd, but after a second look I see that It is the area on the South side which includes the new construction on the SE Corner. I own an income property (tri-plex) at 1011 S. 18th Avenue, on the North side of Nob Hill Blvd, 18th and Stewart St.; Parcel # 181326-14505. There is a "Taco Time" and a Church just North of this property on the South side of Nob Hill Blvd, I would guess zoned similar to what is across the street to the North. Perhaps it is not unreasonable that at some point in time, the Yakima City Planning Department might have designs on and use for this area for YVCC, Resource Service Centers, Temporary Shelters, Community Centers, etc. I have lived behind Memorial Hospital on Chestnut Avenue my entire life, and have watched the hospital slowly but surely develop a great deal of this area over the years. If you think that there might be interest by the City or other Entities in this property at this time, or in the near or distant future, please let me know. This property, of fairly good size, is not for sale on the open market at this time, nor do I plan to offer it in the near future, however, if the City or other Entity came to me with an acceptable offer, it would be thoughtfully considered. Sincerely, David T. Reich 3005 W Chestnut Ave. Yakima WA 98902 d. reich@charter.net 509-952-0330 1 DOC. ON®EX # E -f