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City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
via Zoom
April 27, 2022
Call to Order
Chair Liddicoatcalled themeeting to order at3:00p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present:Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Lisa Wallace,Mary Place,Al Rose, Leanne
Hughes-Mickel,Colleda Monick
Staff Present:Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager, Sara Watkins, City Attorney,
Introduction of new commissioner–New Planning Commissioner, Colleda Monick, was
introduced to the commission.Commissioner Place asked about re-appointment and training.
Staff Announcements–Planning Manager, Calhounannounced the following:
Planning Specialist position is open for applications. We do have a temporary position
starting on May 2.
There is a Preliminary Long Plat hearing scheduled for May 25
CHIP Grant update –there was a second round available. The two projects that weren’t
funding in round one were re-submitted and both were funded this time around.
March 23, 2022Meeting Minutes–It was motioned by CommissionerPlaceand seconded by
Commissioner Roseto approve the meeting minutes ofMarch 23, 2022as presented.The motion
carried unanimously.
HAP Quarterly Report–Calhoun presented the HAP quarterly report which was initially brought
before the City Council on April 5, 2022. At the time of the report, 28% of the 2040 goal for new
housing has been permitted. The Codes and Planning divisions started tracking completed
permits in August 2021. Through February 2022, 161 permits have been completed. The data is
broken up by 1-bedroom/studio units, 2-bedroom units, and 3+ bedroom units. There are several
housing projects in review or that were recently approved. The text amendments recently
recommended by the YPC are going to Council for public hearing on May 3. Commissioner Place
asked about the Health District and where they will allow facilities. Calhoun stated that the
changes proposed are specific to ADU code and allowing an ADU if the health district certifies an
existing septic tank.
HAP Implementation –Phase 2–Calhoun discussed nextsteps on HAP implementation. There
are several objectives and strategies that are in-process by other divisions, including: strategic
investments in infrastructure, surplus property, code enforcement and fee waivers/deferrals.
Additional city-lead objectives and strategies for the YPC include: Create design standards for
multifamily and mixed-use development, improve permitting and environmental review processes,
and encourage micro-retail and flexible cultural space design.Commissioner Liddicoat suggested
that the City hold a competition for ADU approved plans.
Public Comment–Public comment is a new standard agenda item to allow attendees the ability
to address the commission at each meeting.
Other Business–Commissioner Rose discussed his neighborhood not being on public sewer.
An LID was discussed several years ago in his neighborhood but it never went anywhere. Rose
asked if LIDs were still being entertained and if the affordable housing tax incentive could be used.
Calhoun stated that the incentive is only available for multifamily development. The could be done
but it has been quite a while since engineering has processed one.
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