April 17, 2023 Agenda Packet
Y ELM P LANNING C OMMISSION A GENDA
M ONDAY, A PRIL 17, 2023, 4:00 PM
THIS MEETING CAN BE ATTENDED IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM.
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In person: Yelm City Hall, 106 2 Street SE, Yelm, WA 98597
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Chair, Carlos Perez
Vice Chair, Robert Howard Richard Lomsdale Jerry Fugich
John Thomson Anne Wahrmund John Graver
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Minutes from March 20, 2023 is attached.
5. CITY STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
a. Department update.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. The public comment portion of the agenda is an opportunity for the public to address
the Commission regarding matters that are not on the agenda. Comments are limited
to three minutes and five speakers. Comment on matters listed on the agenda are
welcomed.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Updates to the Unified Development Code regarding the following:
1. Developing Special Event permit and modifying the Temporary Use permit.
2.
Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, Indoor Emergency Shelters, and
Indoor Emergency Housing.
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3.Removing mixed-use standards from C1, C2, C3, and CBD. Mixed-use
standards willbe updated and moved to Chapter 18.64.040 YMC.
4.Updating the Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Control Plans in Chapter 13.09 of
the YMC.
5.AdoptingPark Impact fee.
9.PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.Public hearing for updates to the Unified Development Code regarding the following:
1.Developing Special Event permit and modifying the Temporary Use permit.
2.
Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, Indoor Emergency Shelters, and
Indoor Emergency Housing.
3.Removing mixed-use standards from C1, C2, C3, and CBD. Mixed-use standards
will be updated and moved to Chapter 18.64.040 YMC.
4.Updating the Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Control Plans in Chapter 13.09 of the
YMC.
5.Adopting Park Impact fee.
10.SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
11.ADJOURNMENT
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YELM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2023 4:00 PM
YELM CITY HALL
Carlos Perez called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
Members present: Carlos Perez, Bob Howard, John Graver, Anne Wahrmund, John Thomson,
and Richard Lomsdale
Members Absent: Jerry Fugich (excused)
Staff: Maryam Moeinian, Gary Cooper, Chris Vaccaro, and Savana Teague
Approval of Minutes:
MOTION BY JOHN THOMSON, SECONDED BY ANNE WAHRMUND TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 17,
2023 MINUTES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR.
City Staff Communications: Gary Cooper, Planning and Building Manager, gave a department
update: the first chapter of the Habitat Conservation Plan has been submitted to Fish and
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Wildlife, the next HCP stakeholders meeting will take place on April 18, a draft for the Housing
Action Plan is due to be received by the end of the month, and a request for proposals went out
on Friday for the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code update.
Public Comment:
None.
New Business:
Tahoma Terra Master Planned Community
Gary Cooper gave an informational presentation on the Master Planned Community, and
considerations for its final phase. In the presentation, Cooper presented on the intent of the MPC,
history of MPC development, conditions for developing the commercial center, and what the
process is for amending the MPC. Cooper also presented a recent development proposal received
by the City, gave staff opinions that could make the proposal more supportable, and took
questions from commissioners.
Subcommittee Reports:
Parks Advisory Committee: Anne Wahrmund reported that work will soon start on the Prairie
Line Trail, which will involve the rails being pulled and the trail extension being added. Planning
is also underway for redoing the stage at City Park; a contractor has been selected and
completion time is dependent on scheduling. Cochrane Parks ponds are being redesigned,
which will include water fountains with lights. Lighting is also being added in the downtown
area of the city. The dog park, which will be located on Rhoton Road, is set to be complete this
summer, and will include a section for large dogs, small dogs, parking, lighting, and covered
space.
Tree Advisory Board: Chris Vaccaro reported that judging for the Arbor Day Art Contest
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submissions will occur tomorrow, March 21, which includes submissions from Yelm students,
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K-12. The last Friday of the month, April 28, is the Arbor Day celebration and will have two
school choirs, a ROTC presentation of colors, tree saplings, and more.
Adjourn: MOTION BY BOB HOWARD, SECONDED BY ANNE WAHRMUND TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Savana Teague, Administrative Assistant