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YELM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17,1994,4.00 P.M.
YELM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Agenda Item!
Motion No
1 The meeting was called to order at 4 04 p m by vice-chair Joe
Huddleston
Members present Tom Cundy, Joe Huddleston, Adam Rivas, Roberta
Longmire, E J Curry, Ed Pitts, George Knight, Pat Fetterly and Buffie
Clark
Members not in attendance Glenn Blando and Tom Gorman.
Guests John Thomson
Staff Ken Garmann, Shelly Badger, and Ty Peterson
Due to a lack of quorum at the meeting on October 3, 1994, the
minutes for September 19, 1994 planning commission were not
approved
94-53
MOTION MADE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 19,
1994, ABSTAINED BY BUFFIE CLARK AND E.J. CURRY, MOTION
CARRIED.
94-54
MOTION MADE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 3, 1994,
SECONDED BY E J. CURRY, MOTION CARRIED.
Shellv Badqer asked if she could make an addition to the agenda
under Other Report back to the planning commission on the
Southwest Yelm Conceptual Master Plan decision of the city council
Martha Parsons will be in attendance after public hearings She is the
liaison from the city council
Vice-chair Joe Huddleston closed the regular session and opened the
heanngs at 4 06 p m No members from the public are present
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Public Heanng. Proposed Buildinq in Central Business District 2,
2,100 Sq. Ft. Greenhouse/Retail Outlet for Gordens Garden Center,
NW Corner of 4th & Yelm Ave. E.
SPR ?5Jd-L{
No members of the public bemg present, the public hearing was
closed at 4 06-1/2 p m
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Tv Petersen gave the staff report, stating that the City had received
a proposal from Gordens nursery to construct a 2,100 sq ft
greenhouse type building for his nursery on the N W corner of 4th
and Yelm Avenue The structure would be a greenhouse style with
pole frame, clear plastic structure It would be used as a retail outlet
for dry goods, etc Parking would be provided in the existing lot
across 4th Street Gordens is located in the central business district
There are no side or rear yard setback required in this zone, however,
the ordinance does state a 10 foot front yard setback, but it also
states that this setback can be amended as far as the site-plan
process The proposal currently shows a 4 foot setback along Yelm
Ave and a 6'foot setback along 4th Street The 4 foot setback along
Y elm Avenue would represent approximately 1-1/2 feet inside the
existing fence
The planning department recommended approval of the site-plan
based on the following findings
1 The proposal does not create an adverse effect on the
surrounding area,
2 While the proposal does not meet the minimum front yard
setbacks it is within the power of the commission to grant a
lesser setback requirement The planning department has no
objections, the building would not interfere with sight distance
at the intersection,
3 A signed and recorded waiver of protest for the construction of
sidewalks and frontage along 4th Street would be adequate
Gorden has Indicated that the site may redevelop in the future
and we wouldn't want to have to remove sidewalks and that
sidewalks would not sustain a large benefit to the area,
4 The proposal meets all other requirements of the municipal
code
Roberta Longmire asked if there weren't sidewalks along there now
Ty responded that there are sidewalks along Yelm Avenue, but not
along 4th Street
Buffie Clark asked what the difference was between thiS structure and
other greenhouse structures Ty responded that there is no
dIfference, this structure would just be larger
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October 17, 1995
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Joe Huddleston added that the structure will have a concrete floor and
more permanent Ty concurred that it was more permanent but still
removable
The public hearing was closed at 4 14 p m
94-55
MOTION BY E.J. CURRY AND SECONDED BY BUFFIE CLARK TO
APPROVE, WITH THE CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT, FOR THE BUILDING OF A 2,100 SQ. FT.
GREENHOUSE/RETAIL OUTLET FOR GORDENS GARDEN CENTER,
NW CORNER OF 4TH & YELM AVE. E. LOCATED IN CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT 2. MOTION CARRIED.
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Public Heanng Determination of Similar Use and Site-Plan Proposal
for a Skateboard Park in the Central Business District
The public hearing was opened at 4 16 p m by Vice-chair Joe
Huddleston There were no members of the public present
Tv Petersen gave the staff report, explaining that there was a proposal
to construct a two-phase skateboard park along 2nd Street between
the existing police station and the park vehicle access to the north
The proposal must receive a similar use designation and a site-plan be
approved prior to the construction The project is approximately 100'
X 100' and the skateboard area is constructed from concrete and
landscaping around the perimeter The proposed site is located within
the central business district and parking would be accommodated at
the city park parking lot. This is a two part plan The planning
department recommends approval of the determination of similar use
This is something that the planning commission approved earlier but
with the alternate site at the water tower property in mind This
property would be adjacent to the existing city park Any approval of
the site-plan tonight would have to be conditioned on the city
council's approval for determination of similar use
The planning department recommends approval of "Determination of
Similar Use" because the proposed use would not conflict with
surrounding uses, the site is located adjacent to the city park and the
police station, and the use would provide a public benefit, especially
to the youth of the community Further, the building department
recommends approval of the site-plan based upon the determination
of similar by the City Council, any approval the site-plan by the
Yelm Planning Commission
October 17, 1995
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planning commission must be conditioned by this The proposal does
conform with the site-plan and zoning ordinances, the City Public
Works Department felt that the drainage would work, but that the
engineering system would have to be approved prior to construction
The City would be responsible and feels confident that it can
negotiate sidewalks into the first phase If they can't, they could be
a condition of the second phase or the City would construct when we
bnng the park into compliance with the ADA (American Disabilities
Act), and during the second phase construction the City will look at
a fence or wall along the park side of the project (this was a
recommendation from the park board)
Joe Huddleston asked if on the east side of the existing entrance to
the park, have there been consideration of fencing there to help buffer
sound Ty responded that has not been looked at Currently there is
the row of Hawthorne trees which will act as a buffer The adjacent
property owners were advised of this proposal and the City did not
receive any comment from them
Shellv Badqer added that fencing was considered on the back side of
the park for safety purposes because of the drop-off
Tom Cundv asked if there were plans for lights at the site Shelly
stated that there was no planned lighting
Buffie Clark asked what happens where Phase 2 is in the meanwhile
Ken Garmann stated that Phase 1 would be constructed, Phase 2 will
be left rough graded except that we're contemplating completing all
the landscaping so we have a complete finished product when we're
done with phase 1 The remaining thing to be done in Phase 2 will be
to excavate that area where the slalom run will be and do the
concrete work, but landscaping will have already been done
The public hearing was closed at 4 18 p m
94-56
MOTION WAS MADE BY BUFFIE CLARK AND SECONDED BY ED
PITTS TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL
"DETERMINATION OF SIMILAR USE" OF THE PROPOSAL FOR A
SKATEBOARD PARK IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
MOTION CARRIED.
Yelm Planning Commission
October 17, 1995
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94-57
MOTION BY E.J. CURRY AND SECONDED BY ED PITTS FOR
APPROVAL OF THE SITE-PLAN PROPOSAL FOR A SKATEBOARD
PARK IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. MOTION CARRIED.
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Discussion. Planning Commission Bv-Laws and Rules of Procedure
Shellv Badger briefed the planning commission on what was discussed
at the last meeting (1) Regarding Election of Officers, change "shall"
to "may", (2) regarding "special meetings" add that the official record
of special meetings will normally consist of written notes, as well as
"taping;" on page 3, under "Absence of Members," "the member's
record may be forwarded to the "mayor" for consideration. The
mayor is normally the one who appoints and dismisses members from
the planning commission Change "may" be forwarded to "shall" be
forwarded
94-58
MOTION BY E.J. CURRY AND SECONDED BY ADAM RIVAS TO
APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION BY-
LAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE AS SPECIFIED. MOTION
CARRIED.
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Set special meeting date on work session for Development Standards
After much group discussion concerning the planning commission
member's availability to meet for special work sessions it was decided
that Shelly would report back to the planning commission at the next
meeting
TAPING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ENDS HERE
Shellv Badger introduced Martha Parsons, city council liaison who
explained the decision of the Yelm City Council regarding the
Southwest Yelm Conceptual Master Plan approval of October 12,
1994 She went over the changes to the Commission's
recommendation of August 15, 1995 and stressed the reason for the
changes was that the planned phasing of commercial development
opposed by Thurston Highland would delay an agreement being
reached with them on the wastewater reuse project which would
Jeopardize funding for the project (A copy of the changes is attached
and included as part of these minutes)
Yelm Planning Commission
October 17, 1995
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6 Update on the Yelm Comprehensive Plan
Shelly Badger updated the commission on the schedule of meetings
with Thurston County staff
The meeting was adjourned at 5 25 p m
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Gorman, Chairman Date
Plannin.g Commission
Yelm Planning Commission
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City of Yelm
105 Yelm Avenue West
POBox 479
Yelm, Washington 98597
(206) 458-3244
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED BUILDING IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
2,160 SQ FT GREENHOUSE/RETAIL OUTLET FOR
GORDENS GARDEN CENTER, NW CORNER OF 4TH & YELM AVE E
The City of Yelm Planning Commission will be holdlng a
public hearing to receive comment on a proposed greenhouse style
building located at the NW corner of Yelm Avenue and fourth
st (Gardens Garden Center) The proposed building will 36 feet
wide and 60 feet long and a height not greater than 16 feet The
building will be used as a retail center for associated items
The City PlanninR Commission will hold a public hearing on
October 17, 1994, at 4:00 p m in Yelm City Hall Council
Chambers, located at 105 Yelm Ave W , Yelm, WA All interested
parties are invited to attend Written comments must be received
prior to the hearing and can be mailed to Yelm Planning
Commission, POBox 479, Yelm, WA 98597, or delivered to City
Ha 11
If anyone has more questions regarding this proposed
development, please contact Ty Peterson, City Planner, at 458-
8408 or at Yelm City Hall
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City of Y elm
105 Yelm Avenue West
POBox 479
Yelm, Washington 98597
(206) 458-3244
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED BUILDING IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
2,160 SQ FT GREENHOUSE/RETAIL OUTLET FOR
GORDENS GARDEN CENTER, NW CORNER OF 4TH & YELM AVE E
The City of Yelm Plannin~ Commission will be holding a
public hearing to receive comment on a proposed greenhouse style
building located at the NW corner of Yelm Avenue and fourth
st (Gordens Garden Center) The proposed building will 36 feet
wide and 60 feet long and a height not greater than 16 feet The
building will be used as a retail center for associated items
The City Plannin~ Commission will hold a public hearing on
October 17, 1994, at 4:00 p m. inYelm City Hall Council
Chambers, located at 105 Yelm Ave W, Yelm, WA All interested
parties are invited to attend Written comments must be received
prior to the hearing and can be mailed to Yelm Planning
Commission, POBox 479, Ye1m, WA 98597, or delivered to City
Hall
If anyone has more questions regarding this proposed
development, please contact Ty Peterson, City Planner, at
8408 or at Yelm City Hall
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STAFF REPORT (SPR-8124), 10/12/94
GORDONS NURSERY
GREENHOUSE/RETAIL OUTLET
PROPOSAL
The City received application from Gordens nursery to construct a
2,160 square ft building at the northwest corner of 4th and Yelm
Avenue East The dimensions of the proposed structure are
36'x60' The structure is intended to be a "greenhouse style
building with a pole frame and would not exceed 18 ft in height
The floor would be concrete or asphalt The structure would be
used as a retail outlet for nursery associated items and contain
checkstands Parking would provided in the existing lot across
4th street
FINDINGS
The proposed site is located in the Central Business
DistrictCCBO) This use as a nursery and a retail outlet is
allowed in the CBD There are no side or rear yard setbacks
required in this zone The ordinance does state a 10ft front
yard setback, but that it can be amended as part of the site-plan
process The proposal currently shows a 4ft setback along Yelm
Ave and a 6ft setback along 4th st Currently the property is
a non-conforming use because of the" no outside storage and
display requirement in the CBD) The building would decrease the
non-conforming status Sidewalks are already in place along Yelm
Ave , they do not exist along 4th st and the plans do not show
sidewalks as part of the proposal Drainage from the roof-top
must be accommodated on site, but does not have to be treated
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Department recommends approval of the Site-Plan
CSPR-8124) based upon the following findings:
1 The proposal does not create an adverse effect on the
surrounding areas
2 While the proposal does not meet the minimum front yard set-
backs, it is within the power of the Commission to grant a
lesser set-back requirement The Planning Department has no
objections, the building would not interfere with 'sight
distance' at the intersection
3 A signed and recorded waiver of protest for the construction
of sidewalks and frontage improvements along 4th st would
be adequate (There is some indication that the site may
redevelop in the future and currently the sidewalks would
not sustain a large benefit to the area
4 The proposal meets all other requirements of the Yelm
Municipal Code
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Information may be obtained (by
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County Assessor, 2000 Lake-
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1-800-624-1234
Lyle Jenness
404 E. 123rd
Tacoma, WA 98445
64420900100
William D. Brown
26 Ashfield Rd.
Atherton, CA 94027
64420900300
Howard Stroupe III
321 SW 327th Pl.
Federal Way, WA 9802~
64420901300
Yelm Masonic Temple
P.O. Box 192
Yelm, WA 98597
64490901600
W. W. Adams, etal
59-543 Alapio Rd.
Haleiwa, HI 96712
64421000900
Richard J. Wilson
P.O. Box 494
Yelm, WA 98597
64421001100
Lloyd C. Reichel
12306; ,Bald Hill Rd. SE
Yelm, WA 98597
64421001400
Lonnie L. Butler
P.o. Box 230
Yelm, WA 98597
64421001500
Thomas J. Cundy
4614 Lacey Blvd. SE
Lacey, WA 98503
227-19-340500
Tony J. Trunk
P.O. Box 7556
Tacoma, WA 98407
227-19-340900
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Box 999
Velm, WA 98597
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Rodger F. Parks
305 Yelm Ave
Yelm, WA 98597
227-19-341000
Rodger F. Parks
305 Yelm Ave
Yelm, WA 98597
227-19-341200
Henry Brue
Box 291
Yelm, WA 98597
227-19-341300
Michele L. Green
17701 Meadowlark Ln SE
Yelm, WA 98597
227-19-341400
Emmanuel Lutheran Chu
P.O. Box 492
'ielm, WA 98597
227-19-341900
Emmanuel Lutheran Chu
P.O. Box 492
Yelm, WA 98597
227-19-341901
Henry Brue
Box 291
Yelm, WA 98597
227-"19-342200
George Coulter
P.o. Box 413
Yelm, WA 98597
227-19-342400
Phyllis Vanacore
P.O. Box 1530
Yelm, WA 98597
227-19-342401
Yelm School Board
P.O. Box 476
Yelm, WA 98597
227-19-342500
Randolph E. Nix
4822 N. 7th
Tacoma, WA 98406
227-19-342600
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CITY OF YELMl (?, ,17;, ~1 f)
POBox 479 I '.1 W"" .-'
Yelm, WA 98597 i OFFIClii, ~r~~NL
458-3244 i Fee . ..
APPLICATION FOR ' f :te 8)?;~:,f'l'K~lU.
Conditional Use Fee: $500 00 C1\l\ ^ ~. ~
Site Plan Fee, $25000 plus $25.00 per mobile home ace '-, \ .2 T..
Multi-Family Building/Condominium: $100.00 plus $10.00 per unit .
Commercial Site Plan: $100.00 plus $50.00 per 1,000 sq ft. of gross floor area
Industrial Site Plan $100 00 plus $100 00 per acre
YELM
WASHINGTON
A conditional use permit is an approval of a land use having slightly greater or unique impacts compared to those of
the uses permitted as a matter of right by city zoning Site plan review is a process for reviewing the design of certain
types of development. Site plan approval is required for mobile home parks, duplexes, mufti-family dwellings,
commercial and industrial uses, planned development districts and for all land uses within the central business district.
Each requires a hearing before either the Yelm Planning Commission or City Council
NAME OF PROJECT RETAfl CfEl./rfR.. FO(~ ~oRDCN~ CM<,f::iSfJ (J)ENTGR.
APPLICANT GfJ RDON',5 GAr<.Dr=:N ~ 0rrtER.....
Mailing Address .p,t) BOc. l/lPT
City, State and Zip Y6Lb'~ 'LOA crf?~97
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ENGINEER/ARCHITECT/OTHER
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
General Location AI Lf) ~ f r~~. t.~ Lf~ ,
Site Address 30~ 1jR.f-,/M.J ~ ~ C Land Area (acres)
Section L Township Range
Assessor's Tax Parcel Number
Full legal description of subject property (attach separate sheet if necessary)
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOllOWING QUESTIONS
ATTACH EXTRA PAGES IF NECESSARY
the design minimize conflicts with neighboring land uses? Explain. ~
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6. What provisions will be made for streets, access, and/or buses? ~)( /517 HG:-
7 What provisions, if any, will be made for open space and/or recreation?
8. What provisions will be made for schools and school children?
ATTACHMENTS:
1lr1 E;.Glflt!~JMIlQtil~~~I" t~~;",,, r"''''' L~
OUst of Owners of Property within 300 feet (include Assessor's Tax Parcel Numbers)
o Vicinity map showing nearby property, streets, land uses, streams and other features.
o Copy of any covenants or restrictions that will apply
o Grading plan for cuts and fills over 100 cubic yards.
o Ten copies of Site Plan showing
1 Datum, north arrow, date and scale.
2. Boundaries of all lots and streets in relation to city limits, section lines or corners, plus existing and proposed
survey and elevation monuments.
3. Lakes, streams, wetlands, trees and other natural features.
4 Proposed zoning, use of each lot and any public or common areas.
5. Existing and proposed buildings and other structures.
6. Existing and proposed parking, streets, alleys, sidewalks, railroads and any associated rights-of-way
7 Wells and underground storage tanks.
a. On-site waste disposal systems and proposed sewer lines and tanks.
9 Location, size and any easements of existing and proposed street lighting, power, natural gas, television
and telephone lines, water mains, sewer, stormwater facilities and points of connection to existing systems.
10 Grade and curvature .of streets to 300 feet from the plat.
11 Existing and proposed contours at two-foot intervals (or 5-foot if >5%)
o A reduced size copy of the site plan not larger than 11"x17"
I affirm that all answers, statements and information above and submitted with this application are complete and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also affirm that I am the owner of the subject site or am duly authorized by the
owner to act with respect to this application. Further, I grant permission from the owner to any and all employees and
representatives of the City of Yelm and other governmental agencies to enter upon and inspect said property as
reasonably necessary to process this application I agree to pay all fees of the city which apply to this application
Signed
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