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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 16 2024 Agenda Packet Y ELM P LANNING C OMMISSION A GENDA TH M ONDAY, S EPTEMBER 16, 2024 4:00 PM THIS MEETING CAN BE ATTENDED IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM. nd In person: Yelm City Hall, 106 2 Street SE, Yelm, WA 98597 Via Zoom: Click here to join Zoom Meeting Or Dial in: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 870-3193-3305 Passcode: 564018 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Chair, Carlos Perez Vice Chair, Robert Howard Richard Lomsdale David Johnstone Austin Walker Anne Wahrmund John Graver 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from meeting held on August 19, 2024 are 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 None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezone of Parcel 21724230400 from R-4 to R-16 under the condition that 8 percent of the units are designated for affordable housing. 10. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AGENDA | Page 1 of 2 11.ADJOURNMENT MEETING INFORMATION All regular meetings are recorded and may be viewed at www.yelmwa.gov. office at 360-458-8816at least five(5) working days prior to meeting. Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Title VI Statement is available at https://www.yelmwa.gov/connect/departments/human_resources/index.php. DISCLAIMER AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER. THIS AGENDA MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UP TO 24 HOURS PRIOR TO MEETING.PLEASE SEE WWW.YELMWA.GOVFOR CURRENT AGENDA. Next Planning Commission Meeting st Monday, October21, 2024at4:00 PM AGENDA|Page 1 of 2 YELM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2024 – 4:00 PM YELM CITY HALL Carlos Perezcalled the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Members present: Carlos Perez, Bob Howard, John Graver, Richard Lomsdale, Anne Wahrmund, and David Johnstone. Members Absent: Austin Walker. Staff: Gary Cooper, Andrew Kollar, Chris Vaccaro, and Hazel Hooker. Approval of Minutes: MOTION BY BOB HOWARD, SECONDED BY ANNE WAHRMUND, TO APPROVE THE JULY 15, 2024 MINUTES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. City Staff Communications: Gary Cooper noted a potential rezone for Berry Valley. Andrew Kollar updated Carlos Perez on the traffic concerns raised in the previous meeting. Public Comment: None. Unfinished Business:None. New Business: Updates to the Unified Development Code regarding the following: 1. Allow residential development in existing residential areas of the CBD. 2. Eliminate the maximum density requirement for mixed use developments in the Central Business, Commercial, and Industrial Districts. 3.Establish bicycle parking requirements. 4. Establish off-street parking requirements. 5. Allow entertainment and recreation venues in the CBD, C1, C2, C3, and Industrial Zones. 6. Include definitions to establish consistency with code language. 7. Include hyperlinks to make the Unified Development Code more comprehensive. Public Hearing: Carlos Perez opened the public hearing at 4:06 PM. No public comments were received. David Johnstone requested a briefing on each proposed change and its rationale. Drew Kollar provided a detailed rundown of each proposed change, followed by further discussion between the commission and staff. MOTION BY BOB HOWARD, SECONDED BY RICHARD LOMSDALE TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. Carlos Perez closed the public hearing at 4:31pm. YELM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2024 – 4:00 PM YELM CITY HALL MOTION BY ANNE WAHRMUND, SECONDED BY RICHARD LOMSDALE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CODE UPDATES ON SEVERAL SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 18 “UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE” TO THE COUNCIL. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. Subcommittee Reports: Anne Wahrmund, on behalf of the Parks Advisory Committee, provided an update on the town hall meeting. Gary Cooper suggested the idea of bringing in project illustrations for several capital city projects and discussed an annexation proposal for potentially six of the City’s UGA areas. Chris Vaccaro reported that the Tree Advisory Board and the Historic Commission will resume meetings in September. Adjournment: RICHARD LOMSDALE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING, SECONDED BY BOB HOWARD. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:38 PM. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Hooker, Public Services Administrative Assistant September 16, 2024 STAFF REPORT TO: City of Yelm Planning Commission FROM: Andrew Kollar, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: Rezone Request for Parcel 21724230400 The City received a rezone request from Mr. Matthew Gerrish for a single parcel totaling 14.7 acres. The proposal involves changing the property's zoning designation from low-density R-4 (allowing four units per acre) to high-density R-16 (allowing 16 units per acre). As a condition of this rezone, any housing projects within this proposed zone must provide affordable housing at or below 60 percent of the average median income for a minimum of 8 percent of the units within the development. Summary and Analysis The parcel currently has a single-family home with two barns and two sheds. The properties directly to the south are zoned Master Planned Community and are currently being developed into a 102-unit apartment complex, a 769-unit storage facility coffee shop with drive-thru, an office building, and two commercial/retail buildings. The properties to the north and west are zoned R-4, many contain single family homes. The properties to the east are mostly zoned R-4 containing single family homes, while the property to the southeast is zoned R-16. Berry Valley Road will also serve the Summit at Thompson Creek, a proposed 109-lot subdivision to the Northwest. Full frontage improvements along Berry Valley Road in accordance with neighborhood collector standards will be required for the Summit at Thompson Creek and any development that occurs on parcel 21724230400. 1 | Page Constraints and Environmental Issues Thompson Creek flows through the western portion of this parcel and the wetland extends to roughly one-third of the total parcel, requiring a 150-foot buffer. A Mazama Pocket Gopher study was submitted on September 22, 2023 and was determined to have no Mazama Pocket Gophers. Review and Approval Criteria The rezone must be consistent with the goals of the Washington State Growth Management Act and the goals and policies of the City of Yelm Comprehensive and Housing Action Plans. The amendment must meet the goals of the Washington State Growth Management Act as follows: 1. Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. The property is located near Yelm High School and commercial uses that are currently under construction. Utilities are currently available at the southeast corner of the property and will be extended to the northwest corner. 2. Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low - density development. The proposed amendments would be consistent with the goal as it would allow for higher density residential uses in close proximity to jobs and services. The requested R- 16 residential land use designation allows up to 16 dwellings per acre. 3.Transportation. Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans. Berry Valley will be brought up to neighborhood collector standards with bicycle lanes. 4. Housing. Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock. The R-16 zone allows for multifamily development, increasing density and offering affordable housing to lower wage earners. Page 2 of 4 In addition, the applicant has signed a covenant to ensure that a minimum of 8 percent of all the future housing units within this rezone area will be made permanently affordable to persons who make 60% or less of the Area Medium Income (AMI) for the City of Yelm. 5.Economic development. Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons, promote the retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses, recognize regional differences impacting economic development opportunities, and encourage growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the state' s natural resources, public services, and public facilities. The proposed change would not reduce commercial land available for development but does increase the population near businesses, positively impacting economic growth. 6.Property rights. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions. The proposal does not require any taking of private property. City of Yelm Comprehensive and Housing Action Plans The proposed rezone should be evaluated for internal consistency with the comprehensive plan, and for consistency with the county -wide planning policies, related plans, and the comprehensive plan of Thurston County. The applicable goals of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan are as follows: 1. policies include 5.2 Adopt development standards that allow duplexes, townhouses, and accessory dwelling units within residential areas to increase the variety of housing in the community. 2. policies include 11.2 Plan for land use patterns that provide most neighborhood residents an array of basic services within a half mile or 20-minute walk from home. 3. The Housing element of the Comprehensive Plan encourages a variety of housing types and a range of affordable housing, with additional goals to provide energy efficient housing. Page 3 of 4 4. The proposed residential zoning allows higher density, multifamily units. The location near commercial areas provides for basic services within a half-mile. The amendment would allow for residential uses, close to services, which is consistent with this goal. 5. 6. The proposed amendment area is close to a commercial center with another being built adjacent to this property, and nearby to existing medical facilities, restaurant, and childcare. Nearby is more convenience retail such as gas stations and fast-food facilities. Public Notice A notice of public hearing was sent to property owners within 300 feet and posted on the property August 27, 2024. The notice was also published in the Nisqually Valley News on August 29, 2024. Conclusion After careful evaluation, staff find the Comprehensive Plan and Housing Action Plan, and recommend that the Planning Commission send the proposal to the City Council with the following motion: rezone of parcel 21724230400 from Low Density Residential (R-4) to High Density Residential (R-1 Exhibits: Exhibit A Affordable Housing Covenant Page 4 of 4 Fyijcju!B