HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-22-2023 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
City Council Chambers
March 22, 2023
Call to Order
Chair Liddicoat called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Lisa Wallace, Mary Place, Leanne Hughes -
Mickel, Frieda Stephens
YPC Members Absent: Rob McCormick, Colleda Monick (both excused)
Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun; Planning Manager; Eva Rivera, Planning
Technician
Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Calhoun announced the following:
0 Assistant Planner oral boards are being held on 03/23/2023.
March 8 2023 Meetin Minutes — It was motioned by Commissioner Wallace and seconded by
Commissioner Hughes -Mickel to approve the meeting minutes of March 8, 2023, as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
Airport SafeV Overlay Discussion — Calhoun gave a brief of what had prompted the
Commission to discuss the Airport Safety Overlay. He introduced the new Airport Director, Robert
Hodgman. Mr. Hodgman introduced himself and spoke about his background and experience. He
spoke about the airport's economic impact on a city and how the Yakima Air Terminal may be
part of the SeaTac solution. He also discussed types of uses and why they are not allowed. The
Commissioners asked questions and the discussion continued about implementing a higher level
of review for prohibited uses in Zone 5.
YPC Bylaws - Commissioner Place asked a question about section G1 which refers to absences.
The Commission discussed ways to reach a bigger audience when seats need to be filled. They
also discussed possibly using video conferencing to allow Commissioners or the public to join in
remotely.
Title 15 Updates — Calhoun went over the changes made to the Home Occupation and the Type
1 Review sections. Commissioner Hughes -Mickel suggested using the term Home Business
instead of Home Occupation for clarity. Calhoun gave a brief explanation of the process of
obtaining a business license and the city's role in conjunction with the Department of Revenue.
Public Comment — None
Other Business — Commissioner Wallace suggested going over the Planning Commission's role.
Chair Liddicoat suggested adding an item to the agenda with old business to keep track of ideas,
Adjourn —A motion to adjourn to April 12, 2023, was passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at approximately 4 1 ..,p..m.
hair Liddicoat Date
This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician.
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