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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 21 2024 Agenda Packet Y ELM P LANNING C OMMISSION A GENDA ST M ONDAY, O CTOBER 21, 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 September 16, 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 Comprehensive Plan Kickoff o Land Use Element 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. AGENDA | Page 1 of 2 10.SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS 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 th Monday, November18, 2024at4:00 PM AGENDA|Page 1 of 2 YELM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 16, 2024 – 4:00 PM YELM CITY HALL John Graver called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Members present:John Graver, Richard Lomsdale, Anne Wahrmund,David Johnstone, and Austin Walker. Members Absent: Carlos Perez, and Bob Howard. Staff: Cody Colt, Andrew Kollar, Chris Vaccaro, and Hazel Hooker. A pproval of Minutes: MOTION BY RICHARD LOMSDALE, SECONDED BY ANNE WAHRMUND, TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 19, 2024 MINUTES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. City Staff Communications: Andrew provided an update on the status of the code revisions previously approved by the Planning Commission, as well as information on the increase in traffic facility charges. Public Comment: None. Unfinished Business:None. New Business: None. Public Hearing: John Graver opened the public hearing at 4:03 PM. Patsy Butler, from Yelm, WA, raised several inquiries regarding the proposed rezone. A discussion ensued between Mrs. Butler, the commission, and staff. Additionally, Diane Baker and David Baker, also from Yelm, WA, posed questions and provided comments concerning the rezone proposal. This led to further discussions involving them, the commission, and staff. Andrew presents a detailed overview of the staff report. John Graverclosed the public hearing at 4:42pm. MOTION BY ANNE WAHRMUND, SECONDED BY RICHARD LOMSDALE TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THEPROPOSED REZONE OF PARCEL 21724230400 FROM R-4 TO R-16 UNDER THE CONDITION THAT 8 PERCENT OF THE UNITS ARE DESIGNATED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Subcommittee Reports: Anne Wahrmund, representing the Parks Advisory Committee, delivered an update on city park activities, the Prairie Line Trail extension, and the splash pad. Chris Vaccaro provided a status update on the Tree Advisory Board and the Historic Commission. Adjournment: JOHN GRAVER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING, SECONDED BY, DAVID JOHNSTONE. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:47 PM. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Hooker, Public Services Administrative Assistant L AND U SE The objective of the land use chapter is to establish Yelm as an urban center which provides for community, and a variety of housing types and style for all of its residents in an efficient and Goal 1 Create a comprehensive plan with goals and policies which fosters balanced sustainable approaches to managing growth within Yelm and its Urban Growth Area (UGA). Policy 1.1 Adopt comprehensive plan goals and policies that address the statewide Growth Management Act (GMA) goals within Yelm and its Urban Growth Area (UGA). Policy 1.2 Adopt comprehensive plan goals and policies that implement the County Wide Planning Policies (CWPP) within Yelm and its UGA. Policy 1.3 Adopt comprehensive plan goals and policies that accommodates projected growth (legally required under the Washington State Growth Management Act) as well as economic forces which will shape the future of the community. Policy 1.4 Adopt urban growth boundaries for Yelm which encourage urban development at urban densities with urban services. Policy 1.5 Recognize the property rights of landowners in Yelm and its UGA. Policy 1.6 Respect property owners legal rights when implementing this plan. Regulations should provide for compensation for the property owner of waivers from requirements if the implementation of the regulation would otherwise constitute a l Policy 1.7 Process comprehensive plan amendments no more than once per calendar year, except in cases of emergency. Policy 1.8 Provide public notices, encourage public participation, and allow public input at all phases of the comprehensive plan review process. Goal 2 Create a sustainable community. Policy 2.1 Utilize the following definition of sustainable development within this comprehensive plan as a foundation for decision making: not comp Policy 2.2 Adopt goals, policies, and development regulations designed to foster sustainable development through tools such as: Smart Growth; Low Impact Development; and Built Green/LEED standards. Policy 2.3 Adopt policies and development regulations to implement smart growth principles that: Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration (public participation); Land Use - Page 8 Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities; Provide a variety of transportation choices; Mix land uses in appropriate scale for the neighborhood. This may include apartments over retail and commercial space, or residential and commercial areas in close proximity; Preserve open space, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas; Create a range of housing opportunities and choices; Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place; Create walkable neighborhoods; Take advantage of compact building design; and Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost-effective. Policy 2.4 Adopt development regulations that implement low impact development (LID) stormwater provisions. Policy 2.5 Adopt development regulation incentives that encourage sustainable development such as Green/LEED or Home Energy Rating System ratings in the construction of new or significantly remodeled structures. Goal 3 Establish a variety of land uses and densities that supports a compact form and urban densities. Policy 3.1 Adopt land use designations, a land use map, and development regulations that accommodates a variety of land use categories and densities. Policy 3.2 Adopt a single land use category for all unincorporated lands located within the Yelm UGA boundary: Single Family - 1 unit per 5 acres. Policy 3.3 Adopt two categories of residential single family land use to meet community needs: Single Family - 4 units per acre; and Single Family - 6 units per acre. Policy 3.4 Adopt two categories of residential multifamily land use to meet community needs: Multifamily - Medium Density 6 units per acre; and Multifamily - High Density 16 units per acre. Policy 3.5 Adopt a mixed use development category which allows both residential and commercial uses suitable for planned developments on larger parcels and which provides for a variety of land uses, more efficient use of open space, and more cost effective public infrastructure. Policy 3.6 Adopt a variety of commercial land use categories to meet community needs. Land Use - Page 9 Policy3.7Adopt industrial land usesto meet community needs. Policy 3.8 Adopt land use designations which reflect limited development potential. It may include: Publicly owned lands; Lands permanently set aside as open space; or Lands with sensitive areas. Policy 3.9 Consider the required level of public facilities and utilities when planning for various urban densities and types of land use. Goal 4 Provide guidance for a cohesive city. Policy 4.1 Adopt development regulations and subdivision standards that require new multi-lot subdivisions to provide a network of connected streets which are integrated into Yelm Policy 4.2 Adopt development regulations that require new development projects to address public transit, and where necessary to accommodate new and potential transit stops. Policy 4.3 Adopt development regulations that allow parking to be shared by two or more businesses, and joint-use parking between non-competing uses (e.g. the same parking might be used for office workers during the week and by shoppers during the weekend). Policy 4.4 - (where citizens can live and work within the same structure). Policy 4.5 Adopt sign regulations designed to support business establishments while protecting community character. The sign code may: - Encourage pedestrian-oriented signs with a consistent character; and Allow for eccentric signs in some locations. Policy 4.6 Adopt development regulations that allow permits to be processed in a timely and efficient manner. Goal 5 Encourage diverse residential growth. Policy 5.1 Encourage new residential subdivisions to incorporate alleys into their street network by providing increased density incentives. Policy 5.2 Adopt development standards that allow duplexes, townhouses, and accessory dwelling units within residential areas. These are intended to increase the variety of housing in the community and aid in achieving an overall urban density. Policy 5.3 Adopt development regulations that encourage mixed use subdivisions. Land Use - Page 10 Goal 6 Encourage commercial and industrial growth that serves the needs of the City. Policy 6.1 Restrict commercial developments to those lands already zoned for commercial land uses. Policy 6.2 Define the boundaries between the Central Business District and other commercially zoned areas along Yelm Avenue. This is roughly between Solberg Street NW/SW, Stevens Avenue NE/NW, 4th Street NE/SE and Mosman Avenue SW/SE. Policy 6.3 Adopt development and design regulations for the Central Business District (CBD) which: a. Allows pedestrian oriented businesses, such as open-air restaurants; b. Locates buildings directly on street, and prohibits off-street parking in front of the structure; c. Retain pedestrian-oriented character with wide sidewalks, street landscaping, and pedestrian amenities along Yelm Avenue; and d. Retains on-street parking throughout the CBD. Policy 6.4 Adopt development regulations limiting the location and design of fast-food restaurants. Policy 6.5 Adopt development and design regulations that encourage compatibility and connectivity between commercial and residential land uses. Policy 6.6 Locate industrial areas on major transportation routes, near existing utilities, and where they can be appropriately buffered from adjacent land uses. Policy 6.7 Locate warehouse, assembly, and distribution land uses on the perimeter of the industrial area, with manufacturing/industrial located toward the center of the industrial land use designation. Goal 7 Participate in joint planning urban growth area. Policy 7.1 Support a joint planning process between the City of Yelm and Thurston County for lands which lie within the Yelm UGA Policy 7.2 Identify the goals and policies from the Yelm Comprehensive Plan which will apply to the unincorporated land within the Yelm UGA. Policy 7.3 Review YelmUGA boundary no more frequently than once every ten (10) years. Policy 7.4 Ensure that any change to YelmUGA boundary is consistent with the County Wide Planning Policies. Policy 7.5 Establish pre-annexation zoning for lands within the Yelm UGA boundary. Policy 7.6 Evaluate properties which could be annexed into Yelm based upon the availability of utilities. Policy 7.7 Defer annexing unincorporated lands shown on the Future Land Use Map until the property can be served by the City water and sewer systems. Land Use - Page 11 Policy 7.8Defer changing the land use categories adopted in a Joint Plan for a period of three (3) years without the written concurrence from the other jurisdiction. Policy 7.9 Analyze and provide comment to Thurston County on any proposed development within the unincorporated lands shown on the Future Land Use Map. Goal 8 Foster regional coordination. Policy 8.1 Educate the public and local businesses regarding the planning process which can include comprehensive plan amendments, development regulation updates, and the adoption of functional plans for parks, water, sewer, transportation, and capital facilities. Policy 8.2 Coordinate and provide notification of proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan or development regulations to adjacent jurisdictions and governmental entities (e.g. Thurston County, Intercity Transit, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and the Nisqually Tribe) providing them an opportunity to comment prior to final action. Policy 8.3 Support the transfer of development rights (TDR) program to conserve important natural and/or cultural resources (e.g. long-term agricultural lands, historic properties, or significant wildlife habitat) within the rural portion of Thurston County. Goal 9 Foster historic preservation. Policy 9.1 Adopt development regulations that provide incentives to protect, preserve, and restore historic properties. Goal 10 Create vibrant centers, corridors, and neighborhoods while accommodating growth. Policy 10.1 Promote a greater mix of uses and densities to support efficient provision of services. Policy 10.2 Focus neighborhood-level planning efforts. Policy 10.3 Continue the community conversation about land use and zoning changes. Goal 11 Create safe and vibrant neighborhoods with places that build community and encourage active transportation. Policy 11.1 Plan at the neighborhood level to increase housing density and diversity while preserving neighborhood character and quality of life. Policy 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. Policy 11.3 Encourage appropriately scaled home-based business and live/work opportunities in neighborhoods. Policy 11.4 Support Intercity Transit efforts to expand transit routes and increase service frequency where the density, land uses, street design, and location of neighborhoods between main activity center destinations will result in good service usage. Policy 11.5 Identify opportunities for small urban centers with a mix of land uses and densities in Greenfield and Brownfield buildable lands. Policy 11.6 Encourage Thurston County to streamline the annexation process within the UGA. Land Use - Page 12 Policy 11.7Identify and build street and path connections within existing neighborhoods and design well-connected streets within any new neighborhoods. Policy 11.8 Increase opportunities for urban agriculture. Goal 12 Maximize opportunity to redevelop land in priority areas by investing in infrastructure and environmental remediation. Policy 12.1 Mitigate the additional cost of development in centers and corridors by making public infrastructure investment that adds value, safety and public enjoyment for the entire community and that result in appropriate public return on investment when adjacent properties are developed. Allow for latecomers and other methods of repayment for government outlay for infrastructure. Policy 12.2 Identify additional funding sources to make building infrastructure as part of a priority infill housing project more financially viable. Policy 12.3 Do soil and groundwater assessments and evaluate appropriate remediation options where contaminated soils and groundwater exist. Identify funds for assessment and remediation. Apply for grants and loans to complete clean-up. Policy 12.4 Encourage mechanisms to allow private development that constructs public road improvements (such as curb, gutter, sidewalks, or travel lanes) the opportunity for latecomers or other methods of repayment. Goal 13 Support the local production, processing, and sale of local food products. Policy 13.1 Provide for public and private food processing centers in development regulations. Policy 13.2 Allow for the location of farmers markets, food cooperatives, and community gardens in development regulations. Policy 13.3 Allow the use of commercial kitchens in churches, fraternal organizations, and schools for processing local food products and to support food trucks. Policy 13.4 Identify public spaces for community gardens and other food production. Policy 13.5 Support regional efforts to create a local agricultural economy. Goal 14 Enhance land use compatibility between JBLM and property in the surrounding area to protect public health and safety. Policy 14.1 Consider the Military Influence Area as identified in the Joint Land Use Plan prepared by Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the surrounding communities when reviewing and updating plans and policies. Specifically consider compatible land uses based on noise from the Installation Operational Noise Management Plan. Policy 14.2 Consider the use of open spaces adjacent to Joint Base Lewis-McChord as part of overall compatibility strategies. Land Use - Page 13