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12-13-2023 YPC Agenda Packet
DEPARTMENTOF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director Planning Division Joseph Calhoun, Manager nd 129 North Second Street, 2Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.govwww.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/ypc/ CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION Yakima City Hall Council Chambers nd 129 N 2 Street, Yakima, WA 98901 December 13, 2023 3:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. YPC MEMBERS: Chair Jacob Liddicoat, Vice-Chair Lisa Wallace, Charles Hitchcock Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Mary Place, Colleda Monick, and Frieda Stephens City Council Liaison: Soneya Lund CITY PLANNING STAFF: Joan Davenport (Community Development Director), Lisa Maxey (Admin Assistant) Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager), Eric Crowell (Senior Planner), Connor Kennedy (Assistant Planner), Eva Rivera (Planning Technician), Irene Linos (Temp. Department- Assistant I) AGENDA I.Call to Order II.Roll Call III.Staff Announcements IV.Approval of Meeting Minutes of November 8, 2023 V.ADU Pre-Approved Plans VI.Text Amendments – Mixed Use/Downtown Development VII.Public Comment VIII.Other Business IX.Adjourn Next Meeting: January 10, 2024 The meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Y-PAC website. Visit the Yakima Planning Commission webpage for more information, including agenda packets and minutes. City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) Meeting Minutes City Council Chambers November 8, 2023 Call to Order Chair Liddicoatcalled the meeting to order at 3:00p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present:Jacob Liddicoat,Lisa Wallace,Leanne Hughes-Mickel, Mary Place,Colleda Monick, Charles Hitchcock, Frieda Stephens YPC Members Absent:None Staff Present:Joseph Calhoun; Planning Manager,Eva Rivera, Planning Technician Staff Announcements–Planning Manager Calhoun announced the following: The Department of Commerce Model Code for House Bill 1110 has been released and will be discussed at future meetings. One respondent submitted a proposal for the ADU RFP Plans, which will be reviewed with Glenn Denman, the building official. October 11, 2023,Meeting Minutes–It was motioned by Commissioner Monickand seconded by Commissioner Stephensto approve the meeting minutes of October 11,2023,as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Text Amendment –Mixed Use/Downtown Development and Signage–During the meeting, Calhoun shared a PowerPoint presentation showcasing various intersections in downtown. He also addressed questions raised bythe commissioners and recommended inviting Bill Preston from the engineering department to the next meeting for further clarifications. The commission also deliberated on the different types of buffers and the necessary landscaping requirements. He continued with the existing track changes made to 15.09.025. Mixed use/downtown business district development. Public Comment–None Other Business–None Adjourn–A motion to adjourn toDecember 13, 2023,was passed with aunanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:33p.m. Chair Liddicoat Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. Minutes for this meeting submitted by: Eva Rivera, Planning Technician. -1- October 19, 2023 City of Yakima ATTN: City of Yakima Clerks Office 129 N. Second Street Room Yakima, WA 98901 RE: Professional Services Accessory Dwelling Unit RFQP-12310QP Dear City of Yakima, Were enthused that City of Yakima has proposed a unique opportunity for property owners to utilize Conceptual ADU plans to increase density on their property. With 5 prototypes to choose from, they will be able to find a unit that suits the character of their neighborhood, with plans in a variety of sizes and architectural styles. Our goal is to be able to customize the buildings with minor design features that do not require additional plan review, to make the process as smooth as possible. The property owner will work with your chosen Consultant directly in order to finalize the building permit application, and any additional necessary drawings, such as a site plan. If chosen, we will meet with city staff to prepare 5 different ADU designs complete with plans, elevations, details, and any other information required for building permit issuance and full construction completion. These plans will also be accompanied by a written narrative of design features, building materials with price ranges, and/or a price per square foot estimate. We would prepare an ADU Design Manual that includes the written narrative and price estimates, an explanation of the permit and construction process and flowchart, and provide ample imagery to clearly convey to property owners what to expect. Our approach to project management focuses on having our clients best interests in mind. First, we identify who the project will serve. From there, we provide support from identifying scope and budget to a comprehensive set of plans that will expedite the permitting process. Before construction begins, we assemble the project team early to define how to best work together and avoid common pitfalls such as change orders and ensure projects are built per plan. In terms of availability and capacity, we are well supported by two Architects and four professionals who specialize in residential design. We manage staffing needs for each project to ensure each project gets the support and expertise needed with the capacity to expand quickly as we grow. Thank you for considering our team to work with you in fulfilling your goal to make adding an ADU to a property simple, easy, and efficient. Sincerely, James Guerrero, AIA Principal Architect 7520 Bridgeport Way W, Lakewood, WA 98499 Phone: 253-581-6000 Website: jgarch.net Email: james@jgarch.net Organization Experience Experience with Housing and Master Planning King County Housing Authority Pierce County Housing Authority Living Access Support Alliance Private Developers Homeowners Demonstrated Experience Roles and Responsibilities Our firm has an extensive history of working with James Guerrero: Principal Architect, provides team individuals to increase the density of their property leadership, oversight, and support of the day-to-day by designing an Accessory Dwelling Unit. We aim project management and design decisions. to be available and responsive to our clients throughout all phases of a project beginning with a Rhene Johns: Landscape and Irrigation Designer, collaborate process of establishing project goals. bridges the site design with the building design From there, we work to define the budget and scope which is the foundation to the exploratory schematic using Low-Impact plant selection and techniques. design process. Following this phase is a well- Landscape and drip irrigation design is proposed to coordinated Design Development phase involving be an optional service as part of any ADU permit the entire consultant team before preparing the submittal. detail-oriented construction documents. Once the documents are ready, we coordinate the permit Ricky Burns: Project Manager, coordinates design applications, responding to questions and requests from code officials in a timely manner. Finally, we progress between the client, project team, sub- enter a team-oriented construction administration consultants. He will be responsible for the quality phase to ensure everything gets built according to control of all construction documents that are part of plan. the ADU project. Design Approach Clare Whalen: Interior Designer, will advise on interior finishes for the newly designed units and Good design happens at all levels from: support with rendering services. Establishing project goals Sonja Hobson: Architectural Drafter, will participate Define budget and scope in schematic design of the ADU units, as well as Creative and exploratory Schematic Design prepare Architectural construction documents for permit submittal. Well-coordinated Design Development Stephanie Fry: Architectural Drafter, will participate Detail oriented Construction Documents in schematic design of the ADU units, as well as Responsive Agency Submittal prepare Architectural construction documents for Team-oriented Construction Administration permit submittal. She will also provide support for landscape and drip irrigation drawings Relevant Experience | Past Performance SIPs Panel Accessory Dwelling Unit MILTON, WA Nestled in a quaint, suburban neighborhood in Milton, WA overlooking a small pond and 886 FT² hillside views lies one of our most energy efficient designs to date. The homeowner asked us COMPLETED 2022 how we could design an energy efficient ADU in a small space in their back yard. We recommended using Structurally Insulated Panels due to their compactness and ability to provide Reference a high level of insulation. This ADU will use a small fraction of the energy needed for a normal DENISE HOUSMAN house of its size while being comfortable and healthier to live in. Property Owner P.O. Box 2130 Milton, WA 98354 which is important to making an ADU feel larger and more like a home. Also, a large sliding (253) 851-4009 glass door with tall windows frame the building and provide views to the small pond and views beyond.denise_housman@yahoo.com SCHEMATIC DESIGN DELIVERABLE Relevant Experience | Past Performance_______________________________________________ Lakefront Accessory Dwelling Unit LAKEWOOD, WA The scope for the project included expanding the master suite, constructing a new covered 1,000 FT² outdoor patio and adding a 1,000 s.f. ADU to the existing lakefront house. This remodel opened COMPLETED 2015 up the design of this Lake Steilacoom home to the natural beauty that surrounds it, nestling deep into the woods and around the lake. The covered patio is usable in summer, winter, fall, and Reference spring, with a see-through fireplace off to the side that also warms the master bedroom, allowing DONNA ALBERS for versatile heating. The windows allow for sunlit living spaces and beautiful views of the Property Owner waterfront, and little sitting areas scattered sporadically around the exterior give off a charming, 7219 Interlaaken Dr SW comfortable aura. The ADU adds a cozy, complete separate living area. It also has its own Lakewood, WA 98498 covered patio with a peak-a-boo view of the lake and a separate, trellis covered patio with an (253) 370-8967 outdoor fireplace which functions to shield the ADU from the nearby street. donaa@alberscompany.com SCHEMATIC DESIGN DELIVERABLE Relevant Experience | Past Performance_______________________________________________ Nyanza Accessory Dwelling Unit LAKEWOOD, WA Located just a short walk from scenic Gravelly Lake, this spacious ADU is the third unit on this 1,000 FT² peaceful, umbrous property. Taking advantage of ample shade for passive cooling, it also COMPLETED 2023 features a heat pump mini-split system. The design provides strategic window geometry, maximizing sunlight and warmth in the cold winter months, and minimizing road noise. Even Reference the garage features secure windows to bring in natural light. DAVE DURR The location on the lot was chosen to preserve as many mature trees as possible, while also Property Owner offering privacy and shelter from the busy road nearby. The bedrooms within are on opposite 11940 Nyanza Road SW sides of the common space, continuing the theme of peace and privacy. The quaint covered Lakewood, WA 98499 patio provides protection from the elements in all seasons, with pervious pavers providing a (253) 584-2165 walkway to the driveway that allows rainwater to drain directly into the ground, rather than dave@onedurrpainting.com runoff to the roadway. SCHEMATIC DESIGN DELIVERABLE w9{ a9 With over 30 years of experience in Western Washington, James Guerrero has both the expertise and the local commitment to craft James Pacific Northwest. After five years working in a larger Tacoma firm, Guerrero, James founded his own firm to form closer ties with clients, co- AIA, LEED AP, LFA workers, and to fully explore the structural creativity and personal attention to detail that makes projects stand out. He strives to be innovative, functional, while keeping true to his commitments to Design Principal aesthetic creativity and environmental responsibility. EXPERIENCE ________ 35 30 YEARS WITH James Guerrero Architects, INC. LASA GRAVELLY LAKE TOWN VIEW APARTMENTS RESPONSIBILITIES COMMONS FEASIBILITY Manage and supervise Lakewood, WA Architectural design Lakewood, WA $6.7M | 39,460 sf | 2019 team $30M | 90,000 sf | 2022 30 dwelling units divided between two buildings Manage development of Multi-phase development Spacious upper decks oriented towards architectural designs Low-income housing, rental assistance, mountain views emergency shelter, essential needs Type A & B accessible units EDUCATION / CERTS. 70 dwelling units Landscape and Drip Irrigation Design Daycare facility ğƭŷźƓŭƷƚƓ {ƷğƷĻ ƓźǝĻƩƭźƷǤ Bachelor of Architecture Role: Lead Project Designer, Project Architect, Role: Lead Project Designer - Project Architect, Design, Design, Consultant Coordination, Construction ğƭŷźƓŭƷƚƓ {ƷğƷĻ ƓźǝĻƩƭźƷǤ Presentation, Consultant Coordination, Community Documentation, Permitting, Construction Bachelor of Science in Architectural Outreach Administration Studies American Institute of Architects ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE LEED AP, LFA SECOND STREET APARTMENTS Puyallup, WA 2022 $20M | 34,000 sf | This 50-unit multi-family building will be three stories of apartment units placed over a covered parking area. The goal for this project is to create a diverse and high-quality multi-family development with an active and direct link to the pedestrian street system, while maintaining an appropriate transition from public to private space. Amenities include a resident lobby and rooftop deck overlooking the heart of downtown Puyallup and Mt. Rainier. Role: Lead Architect Schematic Design, Design Development, Permitting, Construction Administration WOODBROOK APARTMENTS Lakewood, WA 2023 $31.6M | 80,000 sf | Woodbrook Apartments is a six-building apartment complex that will provide 84 housing units when completed. Each building will be three-stories and house between 12-24 units. The site design centers the buildings around a central play area sitting at the edge of a forested hill that overlooks a stable and event center beyond. Other critical elements include providing accessible circulation while minimizing grading and removal of existing trees. Access to a land-locked water tower on the North end of the site will also be retained through an easement with the local Water District. Role: Lead Architect Schematic Design, Design Development, Permitting, Construction Administration HUNTINGTON PLACE APARTMENTS Puyallup, WA 2019 $12.5M | 39,460 sf | Located in Puyallup near the Washington State Fairgrounds, Huntington Place is a 38- unit apartment complex divided into two buildings that step down along the North end of a hill along S Meridian Ave. The stepped floor levels and roof planes along with a combination of hipped and gable roof forms building orientation also takes advantage of territorial views in the Puyallup Valley. Role: Lead Architect Schematic Design, Design Development, Permitting, Construction Administration w9{ a9 approach to design is first to observe that amenable spaces emerge from the presence of natural materials, sunlight, and connection Rhene to plant communities and wildlife habitat. She has 25 years of experience in residential, multi-family, and commercial design and Johns, brings an interest in ecological design to her project work. Moreover, R.A., Eco Pro CPH she is a Certified Professional Horticulturalist (CPH) and obtained a low impact design certification at the Washington Stormwater Center. In 2018, she added an eco-pro certification to her CPH and holds Registered Architect memberships with the Washington State Nursery, Landscape Landscape Designer Association, and NW Native Plant Society. EXPERIENCE ________ 25 6 YEARS WITH James Guerrero Architects, INC. AMERICAN LAKE RESIDENCE HILLSIDE APARTMENTS RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and supervise Bonney Lake, WA Lakewood, WA Landscape and $7.4M | 68,400 sf site | 2023 $1.5M | 18,000 sf site | 2022 Irrigation design Cohesive design of multiple open space Meandering path from residence to lakefront Manage development of types Accessible path design architectural designs Perimeter landscape buffering Low impact landscape design Drip irrigation system Drip irrigation system EDUCATION / CERTS. Native, drought tolerant plant species Intermediate sitting spaces ƓźǝĻƩƭźƷǤ ƚŅ ğƭŷźƓŭƷƚƓ Bachelor of Architecture Role: Lead Landscape and Irrigation Designer, Role: Lead Landscape and Irrigation Designer, schematic design, design development, design schematic design, design development, design Washington State Nursery and documentation, consultant coordination, permitting documentation, consultant coordination, permitting Landscape Association C.P.H., ecoPRO Certified Landscape ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE Professional SECOND STREET APARTMENTS Puyallup, WA 2022 $20M | 34,000 sf | This 50-unit multi-family building will be three stories of apartment units placed over a covered parking area. The goal for this project is to create a diverse and high-quality multi-family development with an active and direct link to the pedestrian street system, while maintaining an appropriate transition from public to private space. Amenities include a resident lobby and rooftop deck overlooking the heart of downtown Puyallup and Mt. Rainier. Role: Project Architect Design Development, Construction Documents, Permitting, Landscape Design WOODBROOK APARTMENTS Lakewood, WA 2023 $31.6M | 80,000 sf | Woodbrook Apartments is a six-building apartment complex that will provide 84 housing units when completed. Each building will be three-stories and house between 12-24 units. The site design centers the buildings around a central play area sitting at the edge of a forested hill that overlooks a stable and event center beyond. Other critical elements include providing accessible circulation while minimizing grading and removal of existing trees. Access to a land-locked water tower on the North end of the site will also be retained through an easement with the local Water District. Role: Project Architect Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Permitting, Construction Administration 6400 PACIFIC AVE. APARTMENTS Tacoma, WA 2021 $4.6M | 11,800 sf | To be located along a future Bus Rapid Transit station, it was particularly important that the landscape design created a visual barrier for pedestrian traffic while providing vegetative visual interest in an otherwise urban area. We were able to incorporate a 400 sf raingarden at the corner of a busy intersection providing a natural screening of the apartment building and a softening view for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Role: Lead Landscape and Irrigation Designer Schematic Design, Design Development, Permitting w9{ a9 Project Manager at James Guerrero Architects, and also our head of IT & BIM Standardization whileworking toward licensure in Washington 1¯©±¿ State. With his well-rounded skill set, he brings passion, creativity, and commitment of excellence to his projects from schematic design to !»¸´¹ ȍ construction. Rick "/'" gained certification as a Passive House Consultant for single family, multi- family, and commercial construction. He is passionate about creating Project Manager energy-efficient buildings that provide clean, healthy air for the people who visit, work and live in them. EXPERIENCE 10 7 YEARS WITH James Guerrero Architects, INC. 6400 PACIFIC AVE. APARTMENTS SIPs DADU Milton, WA Tacoma, WA RESPONSIBILITIES $400k | 875 sf | 2022 $4.6M | 11,800 sf | 2021 CAD/BIM Management Thermal bridge free design Carbon-neutral continuous insulation of architectural design Air-tight construction 2.0ACH Air-tight construction 2.0ACH documents High indoor air quality design Unitized HRV system Quality Control of architectural Efficient HVAC and DHW design Efficient HVAC and DHW design design documents Triple pane glazing Triple pane glazing Coordination with consultants and agencies Role: Project Manager, Schematic Design, Design Role: Feasibility, Design Development, Construction Development, Energy Modeling, Construction Documentation, Permitting, Construction Administration EDUCATION /CERTS. Documentation, Permitting, Construction Administration {ƚǒƷŷ tǒŭĻƷ {ƚǒƓķ /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ /ƚƌƌĻŭĻ ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE AAP Architecture, Engineering, HILLSIDE APARTMENTS Bonney Lake, WA 2023 and Construction Technology $7.4M | 18,400 sf | Slated to break ground in Summer 2023, this 24-unit development will consist of two three- story buildings designed to meet or exceed Washington State Energy Code standards. This project Passive House Institute U.S. demonstrates an effort in value-engineering in order to create affordable market-rate housing in the suburban CPHC fabric of our region. Careful attention was paid to an efficient design with stacking floor plans that lead to repeatable plumbing, HVAC, and DHW installation. Role: Project Manager, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Permitting SECOND STREET APARTMENTS Puyallup, WA 2022 $20M | 34,000 sf | This 50-unit multi-family building will be three stories of apartment units placed over a covered parking area. The goal for this project is to create a diverse and high-quality multi-family development with an active and direct link to the pedestrian street system, while maintaining an appropriate transition from public to private space. Amenities include a resident lobby and rooftop deck overlooking the heart of downtown Puyallup and Mt. Rainier. Role: Support Design Development, Construction Documentation, Quality Assurance AMERICAN LAKE RESIDENCE Lakewood, WA 2022 $1.5m | 3,000 sf | The homeowners of a lakefront house built in the 1950s reached out to us with aspirations to build a new house on the property that meets Certified Passive House standards. After a creative and comprehensive Schematic Design Phase, we settled on a home design that maintains architectural features of the existing home, with South-facing transom windows that will provide solar gains during the winter months. The house design was also energy modeled to ensure a low operational carbon footprint and is anticipated to break ground in 2023. Reclaimed materials from the existing house will also be incorporated. Role: Project Manager, Schematic Design, Design Development, Energy Modeling, Construction Documentation, Permitting, Construction Administration w9{ a9 Clare joined the team at James Guerrero Architects in June of 2020, "²§¸« following graduation from Oregon State University where she received her degree in Interior Design. Born & raised in Lakewood, she interned 6®§²«´ for JGA during the summers of her college years, prior to officially joining the team. As an Interior Designer, she continually stays ahead of trends while striving to create functional and comfortable spaces for JGA clients. During her off-time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with Interior Designer her friends & family. EXPERIENCE ________ 3 3 YEARS WITH James Guerrero Architects, INC. OLYMPIC SPORT & SPINE BANK OF HOPE T.I. RESPONSIBILITIES Schematic and Interior Bellevue, WA Puyallup, WA Design $1.2M | 2,675 sf | 2023 $750k | 2,000 sf | 2022 Execute drawings of ADA accessible floor plan design Tenant Improvement in existing building architectural designs in all Open teller area, conference room, and office ADA Accessible floor plan design phases of development design Other locations designed for client in Puyallup, ATM, drop box, vault room, server room Lakewood, Tacoma, and Federal Way EDUCATION / CERTS. High end finishes hƩĻŭƚƓ {ƷğƷĻ ƓźǝĻƩƭźƷǤ Role: Lead Interior Designer, schematic design, design BS Innovation Management Role: Lead Interior Designer, Schematic design, design development, design documentation, permitting, with option in Interior Design development, design documentation construction administration and minor in New Media Communications ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE BONNEY LAKE DENTAL CENTER T.I. Bonney Lake, WA 2022 $2.2M | 13,000 sf | Interior remodel of an existing 2-story building to be used as a dental center for multiple offices. Services at the dental center now include general and cosmetic dentistry, touch-of-spa treatments. Role: Architectural Drafter Construction Documents, Permitting PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE BUILDING ADDITION University Place, WA 2023 $150k | 2,000 sf | Addition to the existing maintenance and public works facility will accommodate two 2024. Role: Architectural Drafter Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents LAKEWOOD RAQUET CLUB SCHEMATICS Lakewood, WA 2023 $250K | 516 sf | Schematic design of a 27,000 s.f new indoor racket center, a new 50,000 s.f.indoor tennis building, new outdoor tennis courts, and new outdoor pool area. Schematic designs are to be used to help the Raquet Club with fundraising efforts for future construction. Other design considerations include rezoning, EV access lanes, open space requirements, and landscape requirements. Construction date has not been established. Role: Architectural Drafter Construction Documents, Permitting w9{ a9 Sonja joined the team at James Guerrero Architects in October of 2019. 2µ´°§ɎɎ She is a lifelong Washingtonian with 5 years of experience in Architectural Drafting and Project Management. In 2003 she obtained a 'µ¨¹µ´ degree in Interior Design from Clover Park Technical College and enjoys using her training to create pleasing, comfortable and efficient spaces within each residential or commercial project. When she working, Sonja enjoys spending time with her husband and three Architectural Drafter children. EXPERIENCE 7 4 YEARS WITH James Guerrero Architects, INC. CHAMBERS CREEK RESIDENCE STEILACOOM AVE DUPLEX RESPONSIBILITIES Schematic and Interior Lakewood, WA Lakewood, WA Design $1.3M | 4,325 sf site | 2021 $1M | 2,500 sf | 2022 Execute drawings of Fully ADA accessible floor plan design Two-story residence with daylight basement architectural designs in all High performance building elements and overlooking Chambers Creek phases of development detailing Conditional Use Permit and SEPA Coffered ceilings and built-in casework in great High-end finishes throughout EDUCATION / CERTS. room Attached 2-car garage /ƌƚǝĻƩ tğƩƉ ĻĭŷƓźĭğƌ Anticipated to be complete in 2024 /ƚƌƌĻŭĻ Role: Architectural Drafter, schematic design, design AAS in Interior Design Role: Schematic design, design development, design development, construction documents documentation ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE LAKEHAUS APARTMENTS Lakewood, WA 2023 $10M | 21,800 sf | This 24-unit multi-family building will be three stories of apartment units located in the heart of Downtown District. The goal for this project was to create a diverse and high-quality multi- family development with an active and direct link to the pedestrian street system, while maintaining an appropriate transition from public to private space. Amenities include a common open space area with built-in furnishings and cooking equipment and low-impact landscape design. Anticipated to be completed in late 2024. Role: Architectural Drafter Construction Documents, Permitting, Landscape Design HILLSIDE APARTMENTS Bonney Lake, WA 2023 $4.3M | 18,850 sf | This 24-unit multi-family building will be three stories of apartment units located in an up- and-coming Bonney Lake neighborhood. Our design intent was to recognize land use regulations aimed at the orderliness of community growth, the protection and enhancement of property values, and preserve the natural values that have established the unique character of Bonney Lake . Amenities include a common open space area with a large childrens play area, intermingling pedestrian paths that go through a pleasant, low-impact landscape design. Anticipated to be completed in late 2024. Role: Architectural Drafter Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Permitting WYE LAKE SHORELINE HOME ADDITION Port Orchard, WA 2023 $250K | 516 sf | This project a complete remodel of a one-story 1,500 s.f. house into a two-story house with three bedrooms and a new2-car garage. Due to the proximity of the shoreline, we designed the house with great consideration to the local shoreline master program and will be working with the local authority having jurisdiction to minimize impacts in the immediate vicinity of construction Role: ArchitecturalDrafter Construction Documents, Permitting w9{ a9 Stephanie is new to the industry but has hit the ground running. She 2º«¶®§´¯« started her career at the beginning of the Pandemic, and has adapted to constantly changing permit submittals, product availability, and client %¸¿ȍ communications. Her passion for native plants and permaculture shines through her work, making her a valuable asset to the landscape design "#3ȍɎɎ$©µɎ/¸µɎ team. In 2020, she earned her Construction Documents Technologist certification with Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), and in 2023 Architectural Drafter she added the EcoPro certification from Washington state Nursery and Landscape Association (WSNLA). Landscape Drafter EXPERIENCE ________ 3 3 YEARS WITH James Guerrero Architects, INC. WOODBROOK APARTMENTS AMERICAN LAKE RESIDENCE RESPONSIBILITIES Support Landscape and Lakewood, WA Lakewood, WA Irrigation design $1.5M | 18,000 sf site | 2022 $31.6M | 80,000 sf | 2023 Execute drawings of Meandering path from residence to lakefront 84 unit complex, 6 3-story buildings requiring architectural designs in all Accessible path design separate permit submittals phases of development Low impact landscape design Minimize grading changes Storm and Grey water drip irrigation system Perimeter landscape buffering EDUCATION / CERTS. Intermediate sitting spaces Water District easement /ƌƚǝĻƩ tğƩƉ ĻĭŷƓźĭğƌ /ƚƌƌĻŭĻ Role: Landscape Drafter, schematic design, design Role: Architectural Drafter and Landscape Drafter, AAS Architectural Engineering development, design documentation, permitting schematic design, design development, construction Design documents, permitting, landscape design Washington State Nursery and ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE Landscape Association (WSNLA) SECOND STREET APARTMENTS Puyallup, WA 2022 ecoPRO Certified Landscape $20M | 34,000 sf | This 50-unit multi-family building will be three stories of apartment units placed over a Professional covered parking area. The goal for this project is to create a diverse and high-quality multi-family development with an active and direct link to the pedestrian street system, while maintaining an appropriate Construction Specifications transition from public to private space. Amenities include a resident lobby and rooftop deck overlooking the Institute (CSI) heart of downtown Puyallup and Mt. Rainier. Construction Documents Technologist Role: Architectural Drafter Construction Documents, Permitting, Landscape Design NYANZA ROAD ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT Lakewood, WA 2023 $350K | 1,000 sf | This 2 bedroom accessory dwelling unit boasts a large private garage. Nestled between several large fir trees, the design of this project focuses on privacy and tranquility, despite being the third unit on the property. Design features include pervious pavers for pedestrian walkways and south facing windows for sunlight and warmth. Role: Architectural Drafter Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Permitting GRAVITY COFFEE PROTOTYPE Multiple jurisdictions 2020-2023 $500K | 573 sf | A small drive-though coffee shop, this design has been adapted to suit multiple sites and jurisdictions. You can find this charming building from Black Diamond to Tacoma to Fredrickson, and everywhere in between. The large sliding doors have become iconic for the Gravity Coffee brand, and the striking roof shape accommodates vehicles of many heights while providing weather protection. Role: Architectural Drafter Construction Documents, Permitting ADU Designs James Guerrero Architects (JGA) has an annual retreat to discuss the direction for the firm in the coming year. At our 2022 retreat we decided to make a concerted effort to pursue low-income housing projects and to dedicate some of our office time to support increasing housing stocks for our local communities. We decided to advocate for building Accessory Dwelling Units. There are several local cities that offer some form of ADU plans to residents. These include Seattle, Olympia and Lacey. At JGA we really like the idea of providing architectural design to a wider audience and to help jurisdictions cut permitting time and costs, if possible. Our plan at the 2022 retreat was to create some basic ADU designs to present to local cities, (we intended to start with Lakewood), to see if we could foster a streamlined ADU approval process in our hometown. To that end, we have generated several schematic ADU plans with associated perspectives. We have not yet presented these to Lakewood, but I am happy to share these with Yakima to give you a flavor of what we would do if selected for the Yakima ADU Program. Of course, we would cater our designs for the City of Yakima to work with the local architecture and environmental conditions. Attached please find schematic floor plans with exterior perspectives for a potential ADU program. Sincerely, James Guerrero, AIA Page 1 of 6 7520 Bridgeport Way W, Lakewood, WA 98499 Phone: 253-581-6000 Website: jgarch.net Request for Qualifications and Proposals City of Yakima Department of Community Development RFQP Documents & Specifications for RFQP No. 12310QP Design Services for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), ADU Plans and ADU Design Manual September 13, 2023 City of Yakima NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES RFQP 12310QP Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that Proposals will be accepted by the City Clerks’ Office until the hour of 2:00PM PDT on October 19, 2023. RFQPs will be publicly opened in Yakima City Hall, Council Chambers, 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington 98901. At such time, Respondents names will be publicly read for: Accessory Dwelling Unit “ADU” Design Services. The City of Yakima reserves the right to reject any & all PROPOSALS. The City hereby notifies all Proposers that it will affirmatively ensure compliance with WA State Law Against Discrimination (RCW chapter 49.60) & the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC 12101 et set.). The awarded firm shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and will be an equal opportunity employer as defined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and applicable Washington State law. Dated September 12, 2023. Publish next two available editions Kristine White, Purchasing Manager Professional Services Accessory Dwelling Unit RFQP-12310QP 1. BACKGROUND The City of Yakima (the “City”) is about 60 miles southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. It is situated in the Yakima Valley, a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine, and hop production. The City is a full-service municipality that operates under the City Council-City Manager form of government, and provides a full range of municipal services including police services, street maintenance and repair, building and safety, engineering, planning, parks and recreation activities. The City is seeking qualified Professional Service Consultant(s) that have extensive experience, a knowledgeable background, and qualifications in the field of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) design andconstruction plans 2. OBJECTIVES The primary objective of this project is to identify and pre-approve ADU plans that the public can choose from for their ADU project. The City of Yakima does not have a budget for this project. Rather, the Consultant(s) chosen through this RFP process will develop, apply and pay for Plan Review for the chosen ADU plans. Those pre-approved plans would then be available for customers to choose from. Once a plan is chosen, the customer will work with the Consultant to finalize the permit application for building permit submittal, similar to a “master plan” in a residential subdivision. The Consultant will be responsible to identify and charge any necessary fees to the customer for use of their pre-approved ADU plan, along with any other deliverable such as a site plan, completion of the building permit application, or minor design changes to the ADU plan. Consultants will be responsible to provide updated plan(s) as a result of future Code Cycle updates. The Consultant shall develop and prepare i) a minimum of five (5) Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Conceptual Plans, ii) ADU Design Manual, and iii) ADU Construction Plans for building permits. 3. SCOPE OF WORK The Consultant shall deliver the following: A. ADU Plans and ADU Design Manual. The five (5) prototype ADU Conceptual Plans shall be of compatible character, style and massing that reflects a variety of housing styles found in the City of Yakima. The ADU Design Manual will be utilized as an informational tool to facilitate the production of ADUs. B. ADU Customizable Construction Plans. These plans are to be customizable for individual property owners who have selected one of the ADU Plans, which may need to be tailored for their specific property. Plans may include things such as various siding Professional Services Accessory Dwelling Unit RFQP-12310QP types and styles, dormers, or other design features that may be easily fitted to a customer’s desires without the need for additional plan review. The objective is to provide the property owner with the technical assistance needed for applying for a building permit with construction plans suitable for a complete building permit application, but with plans that will fit their individual needs. City staff will discuss the ADU Customizable Construction Plans with the Consultant during the initial stages of the project. 4. REQUIRED TASKS AND DELIVERABLES A. Project Management. The Consultant shall meet regularlywith City staff to discuss project status. a. Meet with City staff on a regular basis to discuss project related matters, such as project goals and objectives, project schedule, and on-going project management activities. Consultant shall stipulatethenumber and frequency of City Management Meetings in the Proposal narrative and Project Schedule. Deliverables: Establish regular meeting schedule and provide meeting notes B. Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans. The City has an adopted ADU ordinance (YMC 15.09.045) and wishes to create a range of ADU plansto expedite the production of ADUs. The City believes that the ADU plans and Design Manual will greatly increase the public’s awareness and understanding of ADUs, streamline the plan review/permitting process, and save the property owner financial expense. The Consultant shall prepare ADU Plans as follows: a. ADU Plans: These are schematic architectural designs for typical ADUs that may be developed as a newly constructed free-standing ADU. These plans will be developed for Codes Division review and approval. Deliverables: The Consultant shallprovide the following: i. Meet with City staff to discuss current trends and patterns, challenges and opportunities, timeframes for planning and permit approvals related to ADU production over the past five years. ii. ADU Plans: The Consultant will prepare a minimum of five different types of ADU designs to be determined in consultation with City staff. The ADU Plans for detached stand-alone designs shall include, at a minimum, fully dimensioned plans, floor plan, roof plan, and full elevations with building material callouts. The five different designs shall be of sufficient detail and information (100% Plans) to allow for building permit issuance and full construction completion. For each of the designs, the Consultant shall provide a written narrative of the design features, a palette of building materials (interior and exterior) with associated price ranges, and/or a per square foot estimate based upon specific categories of finish materials and quality. This information is to be incorporated into the ADU Design Manual. Professional Services Accessory Dwelling Unit RFQP-12310QP iii. ADU Design Manual (English/Spanish): Consultant shall prepare an ADU Design Manual that provides a comprehensive summary of the ADU Plans, narratives, costs, and permitting/construction process and flowchart. It is recommended that the ADU Design Manual contain extensive use of graphics, illustrations, and photographs, etc. Deliverables: ADU Plans and ADU Customized Construction Plans (schematics, concepts, calculations, construction level plans), and an ADU Design Manual. C. Adoption of ADU Plans: The Consultant shall prepare and present the ADU Plans at up to four (4) meetings with the Planning Commission. Deliverables: PowerPoints, revised or updated ADU Plans. Final drafts shall include Five (5) hard copies and one (1) electroniccopy in both PDF and Microsoft Word Format, Two (2) USB flash drives. Deliverables shall be in format that can be uploaded onto City website. 5. PROPOSAL TERMS A. Proposal Costs All costs associated with proposal development in response to this RFQP are the obligation of the Respondent and are not chargeable to the City. All responses and accompanying material will become the property of theCity and, therefore, be considered a public record, which is open to review by the public. B. Contract Terms and Conditions The contract provided in Attachment A of this RFQP represents the terms and conditions which the City expects to execute in a contract with the successful Respondent. C.Schedule The schedule outlined below is for planning purposes only andmay be subject to change at the sole discretion of the City. Preliminary RFQPSchedule TaskDate Request for Proposal Released 09/15/23 Deadline for Questions 10/013/23 ProposalDue – Close date 10/19/23 Interviews, if warranted 10/25/23 Selection 10/26/23 - 10/31/23 City Manager Approval 11/07/23 Period of Performance December 1, 2023 through June 1, 2024 Professional Services Accessory Dwelling Unit RFQP-12310QP D.EvaluationCriteria Proposals will be evaluated for their overall responsiveness to the requirements set forth in this RFQP. EVALUATION CRITERIA MAX POINTS 20 a. Demonstrated understanding and abilityto complete theproject 20 b. Background and experience of theprojectteam c. Project development and implementationapproach 35 d. Experience of Firm withSimilar Projects 25 e. TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100 Top candidates may be invited to present and discuss their proposal with the Evaluation Committee. Following the evaluation and oral interviews (if deemed necessary), a recommendation will be made to the Planning Commission. The selected Respondent will be required to honor the terms, conditions, and scope contained in this RFQP. The City will make the final approval of the contract. E. Proposal Questions Written questions and comments must be submitted electronically via email to Kristine White, Purchasing Manager at Kristine.white@yakimawa.gov no later than the date specified in this RFQP. Only written email communications relative to the request shall be considered. All questions will be answered in writing. The Citywill distribute questions and answers without identification of the inquirer(s) to all Respondents who are on record as having received this RFQP. F. Contact with City Personnel Unless otherwise authorized herein, Respondents are prohibited from communicating with City staff about this RFQP from the date this RFQP is issued until a contract is awarded. G. Insurance Include proof of the ability to obtain the required insurance, should your firm be awarded a contract. This can be accomplished in the form of a letter from your insurance company assuring that you can obtain a proper certificate of insurance per the limits listed below: Auto Liability: Combined Single Limit $2,000,000 Commercial General Liability: Each Occurrence $2,000,000 General Aggregate per project: $2,000,000 Professional Services Accessory Dwelling Unit RFQP-12310QP Professional Liability:Each Occurrence$2,000,000 Aggregate per project$2,000,000 H.Proposal Documents 1) Letter of Transmittal: a.Name and address of Proposer. b. Name, title, phone, email, and facsimile number of the "contact person" for the Proposer. c. Typed name and title, with ink signature, of individual authorized to commit the Proposer to the submitted proposal. d. Summarize in a brief and concise manner the Proposer's understanding of the project. e. Detail the Proposer’s approach and actions to completethe project scope of work. 2) Statement of Qualificationswhich includes: a. Organizational experience, past performance and references I.Briefly, as an overview, describe your proposed organization’s experience in performing the Services (or services of a similar nature) described in this RFQ. II. Provide three (3) professional references (with email addresses and phone numbers) to provide information regarding the firm’s ability to perform the services described herein. b. Key Team Members’ Qualifications I.Provide a resume for each of the proposed team members for this project which demonstratesprevious experience with similar Consulting Services engagements. II. Provide up to three (3) examples of prior relevant projects; include the name of project(s); dates of the project(s); and roles/responsibilities for each team member on those project(s). III. Provide an organization chart of your proposed team and include the respective roles that each team member may provide for the Services described within. I.Submittal Instructions DUE DATE IS 2:00 PM on October 19, 2023 Interested firms are to provide four (4) paper copies and one digital copy (flash drive) of the proposal to the address listed below. Seal your proposal in an envelope or box and write “RFQP No. 12310QP “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design Services” onthe outside of it. Proposals received after the due date will not be accepted. Mail to: City of Yakima Clerk’s Office 129N. SecondStreet Room Yakima, WA 98901 Professional Services Accessory Dwelling Unit RFQP-12310QP J.Public Disclosure Submittals received by the City in response to this solicitation become public records and are subject to Chapter 42.56 RCW, the Public Records Act. If requested, the documents will be released as required by law. K. Right to Reject Submissions The City reserves the right to reject all submissions and close the Request for Qualifications and Proposals without awarding a contract to anAppraiseror Appraisers. L. Federal Suspension and Debarment Certification Federal Executive Order 12549 prohibits federal, state, and local public agencies receiving grant funding from contracting with individuals, organizations, or companies who have been excluded from participating in federal contracts or grants. The purpose of this certification is for the contractor/vendor to advise the City, in writing, of any current Federal Suspension and Debarment. Debarment Certification: By signing and submitting a response to this competitive solicitation, I certify thatthis firm and its principals are not currently suspended or debarred by any Federal Department or Agency from participating in Federal Funded Contracts. M. Non-discrimination: The City assures that no persons shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. No. 88-352), as amended, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Pub. L. No. 100-259) be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any City sponsored program or activity. The Cityfurther assures that every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs and activities are federally funded or not. Professional Services Accessory Dwelling Unit RFQP-12310QP ATTACHMENT A “PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT” Professional Services Accessory Dwelling Unit RFQP-12310QP 112310QP Evaluation for Responsiveness James Guerrero Architects (JGA) Proposal Documents X 1. Letter of Transmittal Name and address of Proposer X Name, title, phone, email, and facsimile number of the "contact X person" for the Proposer. Typed name and title, with ink signature, of individual authorized to X commit the Proposer to the submitted proposal Summarize in a brief and concise manner the Proposer's understanding X of the project. Detail the Proposer’s approach and actions to complete the project scope X of work. X 2. Statement of Qualifications Organizational experience, past X performance and references Briefly, as an overview, describe your proposed organization’s experience in X performing the Services (or services of a similar nature) described in this RFQ. 112310QP Evaluation for Responsiveness Provide three (3) professional references (with email addresses and phone numbers) to provide X information regarding the firm’s ability to perform the services described herein. Key Team Members' Qualifications X Provide a resume for each of the proposed team members for this project which demonstrates previous X experience with similar Consulting Services engagements. Provide up to three (3) examples of prior relevant projects; include the name of project(s); dates of the X project(s); and roles/responsibilities for each team member on those project(s). Provide an organization chart of your proposed team and include the respective roles that each team X member may provide for the Services described within. Comments: City of Yakima Planning Commission Zoning Updates December 13, 2023 1. Mixed-Use Since the mixed-use standards were updated recently, staff has identified some clarifications intended to make the section more useable. We would also like to explore whether the mixed-use standards should apply generally to both multifamily and commercial development in the CBD. Examples: Wenatchee 10.24.050 Development standards. (10) Parking Lot Location and Site Access. Surface parking areas shall not be located between the primary building and the public right-of-way (excluding alleys). (a) Surface parking lots that face street intersection corners are prohibited, except where the director determines that there is no other viable option based on other requirements of the WCC. (b) Existing curb cuts shall be used unless proposed cuts are approved by the city engineer, based on an assessment of safety and traffic considerations. (c) Access to State Route 285 (Mission and Chelan Avenue) is subject to Chapter 7.36 WCC, Vehicular Access to State Highway System. (11) Parking Garage Design. Parking garages must be designed to obscure the view of parked cars. Specific standards and considerations for parking structures include: (a) No more than 120 feet of grade level commercial street frontage shall be occupied by parking. Parking structures wider than 120 feet must incorporate other uses along the street front to meet this requirement. (b) Where commercial space is not provided on the grade level adjacent to the sidewalk, features such as planters, decorative grilles, or works of art as approved by the department are required: (i) Five-foot setbacks incorporating a landscaping planter. (ii) Where the garage wall is built to the sidewalk edge, the facade shall use a combination of artwork, grillwork, special building material treatment/design, and/or other treatments as approved by the director that enhance the pedestrian environment. In order to meet transparency requirements, garages can incorporate openings with grillwork or other treatments to resemble windows. Richland 23.22.050 Parking standards for commercial use districts. A. Off-street parking space shall be provided in all commercial zones in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 23.54 RMC. B. Central Business District Off-Street Parking. All uses have a responsibility to provide parking. The parking responsibility for any new use or change in use shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 23.54 RMC. The maximum number of parking spaces provided on site shall not exceed 125 percent of the minimum required parking as specified in Chapter 23.54 RMC; provided, that any number of parking spaces beyond the established maximum may be approved by the planning commission subject to RMC 23.22.020(E)(9) (Alternative Design). 1. The off-street parking requirement may be reduced as follows: a. The planning commission may reduce the parking responsibility as provided by RMC 23.54.080, joint use; and/or b. Within a 600-foot radius of the property, and within the CBD zoning district, a 25 percent credit will be provided for each on-street parking space and/or for each off- street parking space located in a city-owned public parking lot. The allowed combined reduction in required off-street parking shall not exceed 50 percent of the overall off- street parking requirement (including any reductions contained in RMC 23.54.080). Example: one off-street space will be credited if four on-street spaces are located within 600 feet of the property. Parking space dimensions are found in RMC 23.54.120. Only those streets designated for on-street parking shall be considered for the credit. Curb cuts, driveways, hydrant frontages, and similar restricted parking areas shall be excluded from the calculation. 2. Any parking lot that has frontage on a public street or accessway shall be screened with a combination of trees planted at no less than 30 feet on center and shrubs planted to form a uniform hedge within five years. A masonry wall not lower than 18 inches and not higher than 36 inches may be substituted for the shrubs. The landscaping and masonry wall, if used, shall be at no greater setback than the maximum setback for a front or street side (RMC 23.22.040). Masonry walls are subject to the performance standards found in RMC 23.22.020(E), and must be granted approval by the public works director for compliance with vision clearance requirements for traffic safety before installation. Kennewick 18.36.065: - Parking Requirements for the CBD Zoning District. The following parking standards shall apply to properties zoned Central Business District: (1) Any business with 3,000 square feet of gross floor area or less is exempt from off-street parking requirements; (2) Businesses with more than 3,000 square feet of gross floor area shall provide one off- street parking stall per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. Adjacent on-street parking may be used to meet this requirement. (3) The following land use shall supply off-street parking consistent with KMC 18.36.060: (a) Vocational schools. (i) Off-street parking lots shall not be located between streets and buildings but shall be located either behind buildings (preferred) or to the side of buildings. 15.09.025 Mixed-use building and downtown business district multifamily development. A. Purpose and Intent. 1. To provide a streamlined process for new development or redevelopment projects that include a mixture of high density residential along with complementary retail, commercial, or professional uses at a scale that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. 2. These standards shall also apply to new multifamily or commercial development or multifamily or commercial redevelopment in the downtown business district. MNew or redevelopedultifamily multifamily or commercial uses within this area shall comply with all of the following development and design standards excluding those which are only relevant to the nonresidential portion of a mixed-use building. a. defined as the downtown business district exempt areaSee YMC 15.06.040, Figure 6-1. B. Level of ReviewMixed-use building Uses. 1. MA new or redeveloped mixed-use building and downtown business district multifamily development is a Class (1) permitted use, requiring Type (1) review, in applicable zones and is determined to be the appropriate level of review for any combination of Class (1) and Class (2) uses listed in those zones. 2. Any combination of uses which includes a Class (3) permitted use shall undergo Type (2) review. 3. The mixed-use building/development land use shall not allow any use which is otherwise not permitted in the zone. 4. A mixed-use building that does not meet the layout requirement of subsection (D)(1) of this section shall be reviewed based upon its particular uses as listed in Table 4-1. 5. An existing building that does not meet the layout requirement of subsection (D)(2) of this section shall still be subject to the other development standards of that subsection. C. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited in a mixed-use building/development project: 1. All wholesale tradeStorage uses. 2. All transportation uses. 3. All utilities uses. 4. All automotive sales, maintenance and repair, carwash/detailing, paint and body, parts and accessories, and towing uses. 5. Boats and marine accessories. 6. Farm and implements, tools and heavy construction equipment. 7. Farm supplies. 8. Fuel oil and coal distributers. 9. Lumber yards. 10. Nurseries. 11. All rental uses. 12. Repairs: reupholstery and furniture. 13. Repairs: small engine and garden equipment. 14. Service stations. 15. Truck service stations and shops. D. Development Standards. 1. Mixed-Use Layout. A mixed-use building should not have any residential dwelling units located on the ground floor, whenever feasible. There shall be a minimum of fifty percent residential dwelling units, and least eighty percent of the ground floor shall be dedicated for community facility or commercial use. 2. Parking. a. Location. Off-street parking shall be located within, behind, below, and/or to the side of the building. Any side of the building that faces a street shall not be fronted by off- street parking except for the following situations: i. For corner lots with more than one street frontage: at least one side of the building that faces the street shall not be fronted by off-street parking. b. Design. Off-street parking shall be screenedseparated from view of all abutting public rights-of-way that includes an existing or required sidewalk.1. c. Parking located outside of a structure shall be screened by a six-foot-tall masonry, decorative block wall, wood fence, or solid landscaping buffer (minimum four-feet in width), screen consisting of a combination of trees and shrubs. If fencing is used, it shall be no higher than four-feet in height and shall meet applicable clearview triangle standards. i. Fencing located adjacent to a street right-of-way or pedestrian way shall include a minimum three-foot landscape strip between the fence and the right-of-way. c. Parking located within a structure, whether attached to or detached from the primary structure, shall be architecturally compatible with the primary structure. Any openings within a parking structure that do not provide pedestrian or vehicular access shall be screened from view with decorative grilles or landscaping. d. These standards shall also apply to standalone parking lots and garages within the downtown business district not otherwise part of a development or structure. e. A drive-up lane intended for arriving/departing guests, valet service, and other related functions located at the front of motels and hotels (including extended stay) is not considered to be parking for the purpose of this section. 3. Height Bonus. In the B-1, B-2, and SCC zoning districts, the maximum height of the building (YMC 15.05.030, Table 5-1) may be increased to fifty feet if all of the following are met: a. The majority of the additional building height is used to increase the number of dwelling units; b. The additional building height is necessary to accommodate on-site parking requirements; c. Additional on-site landscaping is provided equaling fifteen percent of the parking area, at a minimum. E. Design Standards and GuidelinesDowntown Business District. 1. Entrances. Primary pedestrian entrances to the building shall face the street frontage or face common open space which is oriented toward the street. 2. Windows Along Streets and Pedestrian Ways. a. There shall be windows on all sides of the building facing streets and pedestrian ways. b. All floors of a multifamily building, and all floors above the ground floor of a mixed- use building shall contain transparency consistent with the Washington State Energy Code, including both doors and windows. c. The ground floor of a mixed-use building shall contain at least seventy-five percent of transparency, including both doors and windows, and shall be visually distinct from the above floors by not repeating the exact dimensions and placement of windows. 3. Blank Walls. a. feet of vertical surface area without any building modulation, transparency, or other architectural feature. b. Along streets and pedestrian ways, a minimum of fifty percent of the wall between three feet and twelve feet above grade shall be treated with one or more of the following elements: i. Architectural variation including but not limited to color, material, and/or modulation. ii. Artwork, including murals and signs. iii. Shrubs, trees, trellises, or other landscaping that will be actively maintained. 4. Equipment Screening. a. Electrical and mechanical equipment placed on the ground surface or rooftop shall be screened from view by materials that are consistent and compatible with the design, color, and materials of the building. b. The height of the parapet and other rooftop elements may be increased in order to achieve this and shall comply with the height restrictions of YMC 15.05.030 and 15.10.020(D)(1). 5. Parking. a. On-site parking shall be installed in accordance with YMC Chapter 15.06, except as follows: i. Buildings in the downtown business district that cannot physically provide on-site residential parking may utilize permitted off-street public parking (YMC 9.50.200), or off-street private parking through a shared parking agreement. 6. Multifamily Development Limited Downtown. Multifamily development that does not meet the definition of mixed-use located in the downtown business district shall comply with the following standards: a. Setbacks. i. New buildings shall have a minimum front yard setback of ten feet from the property line or have windows that begin at least three feet above the elevation of the highest adjoining sidewalk or finished ground surface adjacent to the setback. b. Multifamily development shall not be permitted on any corner lot along Yakima Avenue unless it includes commercial and residential uses. 2. Previously Considered Text Changes Chapter 15.13 TYPE (1) REVIEW Sections: 15.13.010 Purpose. 15.13.020 When required. 15.13.025 Central business districtType (1) review exemptions. 15.13.030 Development permit applicationType (1) review. 15.13.040 Review procedures. 15.13.050 Approval. 15.13.060 Denial. 15.13.070 Appeals. 15.13.010 Purpose. This chapter establishes procedures for issuance of a development permit for uses requiring Type (1) review. 15.13.020 When required. Class (1) uses not requiring Type (2) or (3) review are permitted; provided, that district standards are met. The administrative official shall use the procedures in YMC Chapter 15.13 to review Class (1) uses and associated site improvements for compliance with the provisions and standards of the zoning district in which they are located, unless exempt under YMC 15.13.025. Class (1) uses require Type (2) review when: A. All or part of the development, except for agricultural buildings, single-family dwellings, and duplexes, is in the floodplain or greenway overlay districts; B. All or part of a development is in the airport overlay (AO); C. All or part of a development is in an institutional (IO) or master planned development overlay (PD) and is identified in a development agreement as requiring Class (2) approval; D. The proposed use includes hazardous material; E. The applicant requests adjustment of one or more of the specific development standards pursuant to YMC 15.10.020; or F. All or part of the development requires a development plan and/or master plan. 15.13.025 Central business districtType (1) review exemptions. A. Change of use proposals within existing buildings in the CBD Downtown Business District Exempt Parking Area (YMC 15.06.040(C)) shall be exempt from Type (1) review when the proposed new use is a Class (1) use for the zone inunder the Retail Trade and Service portion of YMC 15.04.030, Table 4-1. New construction or expansion of existing buildingsClass (1) uses shall follow the Type (1) review or modification process, as applicable. B. Change of use proposals within existing buildings in all commercial and industrial zones outside of the Downtown Business District Exempt Parking Area shall be exempt from the Type (1) review when: 1. The proposed use is a Class (1) use for the zone in YMC 15.04.030; and, 2. Parking: i. The use is located within an existing multiple use center; or, ii. The parking requirement for the proposed use is equal to or less than the existing use. a. If the proposed use requires more parking than the existing use and that parking is available on-site, then it meets the intent of this section. 3. Change of use exemptions for Class (1) uses in the commercial and industrial zones shall not apply to the following: i. New construction or expansion of buildings; ii. Automotive dealer new and used sales; towing services; farm and implements, tools and heavy construction equipment; Rental and Repairs uses; and other similar uses that utilize outside storage/sales areas that alter existing parking lots. 15.13.030 Development permit applicationType (1) review. Applications for permits for Class (1) uses permitted outright in the district shall be made in writing to the administrative official on forms supplied by the department. A general site plan conforming to the provisions of YMC 15.11.030 shall accompany the application. The administrative official may request any other information necessary to clarify the application or determine compliance with, and provide for the enforcement of, this title. 15.13.040 Review procedures. The administrative official shall review all Class (1) uses for compliance with this title. The administrative official shall forward all Class (1) uses requiring Type (2) review under YMC 15.13.020 to the planning division for processing under YMC Chapter 15.14. The administrative official shall notify the applicant of the approval or denial of the application, request additional information, or forward the application to the division for review. 15.13.050 Approval. The administrative official shall issue a Type (1) zoning decision when it has been determined that: A. The proposed use is a Class (1) permitted use under YMC Chapter 15.04; B. That the proposed development complies with the standards and provisions of this title; C. That the proposed development complies with other building codes in effect and administered by the administrative official; D. That proposed development complies with traffic engineering standards and policies established by the appropriate jurisdiction to protect the function and satisfactory level of service of arterial and collector streets; and E. That any new improvements or expansions of a structure comply with the standards of this title. 15.13.060 Denial. When an application is denied, the administrative official shall state the specific reasons and shall cite the specific chapters and sections of this title upon which denial is based. The administrative official may also refer the applicant to the division to determine if relief from such denial is available through other application. 15.13.070 Appeals. Any decision by the administrative official to deny issuance of a permit for a Class (1) use may be appealed to the hearing examiner under the provisions of YMC 15.1615.16.030. 15.08.030 Development permit required. No sign governed by this title shall be erected, structurally altered or relocated after the adoption without first receiving a development permit from the building official. All applications for a development permit under this chapter shall be reviewed for consistency with the standards of this chapter and other applicable chapters of the Yakima Municipal Code, according to sign type and other applicable regulations. 1. For New freestanding signs and subdivision identification/use identification signsUses. All on-premises freestanding signs and subdivision identification/use identification signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses requireing Type (1)Modification review under YMC Ch. 15.17. On-premises signs not meeting the standards shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Off-premises signs and billboards may beare permitted as identified in YMC 15.08.130. 2. For Changes or Replacement of an Existing Sign. Structural changes to, or replacement of, an existing sign requires Type (1) review and approval by the building official. Changes to the face or copy of a sign, provided such change does not change the material or appearance of the sign as originally permitted by the city does not require a Type (1) review, or permit. 15.08.060 Sign standards. The provisions of this chapter and the requirements in Table 8- -- established for all signs in the zoning districts indicated. All permitted signs are subject to the review procedures of this title and the standards of this section. Signs for Class (1), (2) and (3) uses shall be subject to the same procedural and review requirements as the principal use. Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN TYPE SR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 PERMITTED SIGNS On-Premises Signs Nameplate Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use Subdivision Identification/Project 2 Identification Roof Not Permitted Class (1) Use Permanent Subdivision/Proj. On-premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered 1 Freestanding I.D. Only Class (1) uses requiring Type (1) review. On-premises signs not meeting the standards of this chapter shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and Projecting Not Permitted are otherwise not permitted. Freeway See YMC 15.08.150 Off-Premises Signs Not Permitted Class Not Class (2) Use Class (1) Including Billboards (2) Permitted Use Use NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED On-Premises Signs Nameplate 1 per Dwelling Subdivision 1 per Street Frontage 1 per Street Frontage Identification/Use 2 Identification Permanent 1 Freestanding Projecting Not Permitted Wall Signs See YMC 15.08.100 Roof Signs See YMC 15.08.090 Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN TYPE SR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 Freeway Freeway: See YMC 15.08.150 Off-Premises Signs Directional: See YMC 15.08.120(B) Including Billboards Not Permitted 1 Sign per Parcel (Also See YMC 15.08.130) TYPE AND NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Signs See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 Digital Signs See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 NOTES: 1. YMC 15.08.140 has freestanding sign provisions for multiple-building complexes and multiple-tenant buildings. Sign provisions for temporary freestanding signs are addressed in YMC 15.08.110. Permanent freestanding signs are limited to subdivision signs in residential areas. 2. Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wallSee Table 8-2. Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area ZONING DISTRICT Freestanding and Projecting Signs Sign is set back 15 ft. or less Sign is set back 15 ft. or more WALL SIGNS FREEWAY SIGNS from required right-of-way from required right-of-way SR, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Nameplates up to 2 sq. ft. and subdivision/project identification up to 32 sq. ft. NOT PERMITTED HB and B-1 24 sq. ft. 40 sq. ft. B-2 40 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. SCC Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long frontage up to 100 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. LCC Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. SIZE OF WALL WHERE PERMITTED: UP TO WHICH CBD 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. TO 300 SQUARE FEET ATTACHED GC Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. AS Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. RD Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. M-1 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal frontage up to 100 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. M-2 MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA OF OTHER SIGN TYPES THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Signs See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 Digital Signs See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN STANDARDS SR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT Permanent Sign is set back 15 feet or less 5 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 1 Freestanding from required right-of-way Sign is set back more than 15 10 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft. 35 ft. 40 ft. 30 ft. 40 ft. feet from required right-of-way 2 Projecting Not permitted See YMC 15.08.080 1. Wall 1. Top of wall to which attached (YMC 15.08.100) 2. Fascia 2. Horizontal and vertical limits of fascia board to which attached (YMC 15.08.105) Freeway Where permitted: 70 ft. SETBACKS Minimum front yard setbacks Edge of right-of-way Minimum side yard setbacks Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5-1) SIGN HEIGHT AND SETBACKS FOR SIGNS TYPES THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Signs See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 Digital Signs See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 Notes: 1 YMC 15.08.140 has special freestanding sign provisions for multiple-building complexes and multiple-tenant buildings. 2 Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall. (See Table 8-2.) 15.08.140 Multiple-building complexes and multiple-tenant buildings. A. Purpose. The following provisions shall apply to multiple-building complexes and multiple-tenant buildings in the Commercial and IndustrialSCC, LCC, GC, and RD districts. Tenants in such buildings or complexes may also have their own signs in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. B. Number of Freestanding Signs. Each multiple-building complex shall be allowed one freestanding sign on each street frontage in accordance with Table 8-2. When the street frontage is longer than four hundred feet: 1. One additional freestanding sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet of street frontage or part thereof; or 2. A single, larger freestanding sign can be erected in accordance with Table 8-2. If option 1, as set forth in subsection (B)(1) of this section, is selected, no freestanding sign shall be placed closer than two hundred feet to any other freestanding sign or exceed the standards in Table 8-2. These provisions shall also apply to each multiple-tenant building, unless it is a part of a multiple-building complex. The allowable freestanding sign(s) may be used to advertise one or more of the uses in the multiple- building complex or multiple-tenant building.