HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-13-2023 YPC MinutesCity of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes
City Council Chambers
September 13, 2023
Call to Order
Chair Liddicoat called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Roll Call
YPC Members Present: Jacob Liddicoat, Lisa Wallace, Leanne Hughes -Mickel, Mary
Place, Colleda Monick, Charles Hitchcock, Frieda Stephens
YPC Members Absent:
Staff Present: Joseph Calhoun; Planning Manager, Eva Rivera, Planning
Technician
Staff Announcements — Planning Manager Calhoun announced the following:
The Washington State Archeology and Historic Preservation provided grant money to
examine the Naches Overlay for historic standards. The consultant has completed the
project, and a final review will be conducted by the Historic Preservation Commission
before being forwarded to Council for consideration.
Grant money is available for the Comprehensive Plan and climate change initiatives from
the Department of Commerce.
ADU preapproved plans have not been finalized changes were made.
August 23 2023 Meetina Minutes — Commissioner Place abstained from voting because she
was absent on that meeting date. It was motioned by Commissioner Wallace and seconded by
Commissioner Hughes -Mickel to approve the meeting minutes of August 23, 2023, as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
Text Amendment — Class 1 Uses- Calhoun presented the Commission with proposed
modifications to the language of Class 1 exemptions in the Central Business District (CBD) to
expand to Downtown Business District Exempt Parking Area. He also informed them about the
proposed addition of part B to that section. The Commission discussed the proposed changes.
HAP Status Update- Calhoun shared the latest figures on the number of dwelling units that have
been permitted. As of 2018, 40% of the 2040 target has been achieved. Specifically, 251 units
have been permitted in the current year alone. Moreover, since August 2021, 555 units have been
granted a certificate of occupancy, and a total of 1109 units have been permitted. The commission
discussed open/green spaces for multifamily developments.
Public Comment — None
Other Business — None
Adjourn — A motion to adjourn to September 27, 2023, was passed with a unanimous vote. The
meeting adjourned at approximately 3:29 p.m.
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This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician.