05 02 2017 Study Session PacketAGENDA
YELM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 6:00 P.M.
Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Discussion Items -
a. TCOMM
Unified Development Code Update
Presenter: Grant Beck
C, 2017 Budget Update
Presenter: Noah Crocker
4. Mayor's Report
5. Councilmember Updates
Upcoming Meetings
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 6:00 pm, Public Safety Building
Meeting Information
It is the City of Yelm's policy to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you are
a person with a disability and in need of reasonable accommodations to conduct business or participate
in government processes or activities, please contact Lori Mossman, at 360.458.8402 at least four (4)
working days prior to the scheduled event.
The Preliminary Agenda and Approved Council Minutes are available at www.yelrnwa.�ov.
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CHAPTER 18.12
MINISTERIAL REVIEW
18.12.010 Ministerial review -generally
The purpose of the ministerial review process is to ensure that projects are
consistent with applicable development, construction, and design standards of the
Unified Development Code. Ministerial permits do not require public notice or
public review, and include:
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Construction permits (building, mechanical, and plumbing)
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Right -of -Way use permits
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Certificate of appropriateness (Changes to Yelm Historic Register)
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Civil plan reviews
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Ministerial site plan reviews
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Boundary line adjustments
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Home occupation permits
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Final subdivisions, final administrative subdivisions, final subdivision alterations,
and final binding site plans
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Final short subdivisions
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Mobile food vending
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Sign permits
18.12.105 Mobile food vending
A. When Reauired. A mobile food vendiniz approval is reauired to site a mobile
food vending cart or vehicle not Dart of a special event in any commercial zone
within the City -and is also the right of way use permit for those applications in
the City right of way.
B. Decision Making Authority. The site plan review committee shall process
mobile food vending applications as provided in Chapter 18.10 YMC.
C. Criteria for Approval. A mobile food vending application shall be approved if
the proposal complies with all applicable development, construction. and
design standards of the Unified Development Code.
D. Term. Approval of a mobile vendiniz application shall be effective for 12 months
from the date of approval.
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CHAPTER 18.16
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT
18.16.090 Impact fees
A. Transportation. The project makes a contribution to the facilities relating to
capacity improvements identified in the adopted six -year traffic improvement
program, in the form of a transportation facility charge calculated as follows:
The city council shall establish the transportation facility charge (TFC) annually
as part of the adoption of the most current six -year transportation
improvement program (STIP). The TFC shall be based on the development's
contribution to the increase in local traffic and the capacity - related
improvements identified in the STIP.
TFC =
STIP x LP) x TG — BG
TG
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TG — BT)
STIP = The total cost of all capacity - related improvements on the six -year
transportation improvement program.
LP = The percentage local traffic (generated within the city of Yelm) represents
the total traffic at the intersection of 1st Street and Yelm Avenue.
TG = Total traffic growth (peak p.m.), based on an annual growth rate applied
to the base traffic count over the six -year period covered by the latest STIP.
BG = Background traffic growth (peak p.m.), based on an annual growth rate
applied to the base traffic count over the six -year period covered by the latest
STIP, excluding any new development.
BT = Baseline traffic (peak p.m.) in the first year of the latest STIP.
1. Credits shall be given to reflect the projected impact on the community
system, such as traffic decreases where an existing facility on -site is
removed or replaced, and traffic reduction systems which are binding and
likely to remain effective for the life of the project.
2. Credits may also be given for projects which create a significant economic
benefit to the community, including industrial or manufacturing uses with
an excess of five - hundred trips per day. The size of the credit shall be
measured at an appropriate percentage of the anticipated annual tax
revenue increase to the community and available for capital contribution
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to transportation facilities on the approved plan as a result of the project.
The said credit shall be calculated as follows:
a. Estimated gross revenue for six years.
b. Multiply gross revenue by 0.2 percent (B &O tax).
c. Multiply gross revenue subject to sales tax by 1.5 percent (city share of
state sales tax).
e. Add products of b and c above.
f. Multiply total from line e by nine percent (percentage of tax revenue
budgeted to city road fund).
g. Multiply product from line f by 28 percent (percentage of money in the
road fund that is designated as private share for projects on the TFC).
B. Schools. The project makes a contribution to Yelm Community Schools thp firp
pFet tier f^e-;I;+; as identified in the most current version of the capital
facilities plan adopted by Yelm Community Schools and endorsed by resolution
of the Yelm city council.
C. Fire Protection Facilities. The project makes a contribution to the fire
protection facilities as identified in the most current version of the capital
facilities plan adopted by the S.E. Thurston Fire Authority and endorsed by
resolution of the Yelm city council.
D. Payment of impact fees shall be as follows:
1. For projects involving the division of land for sale or lease, upon the issuance of
a building permit for construction of each lot of record, for the traffic
attributable to that lot;
2. For projects approved through site plan review, upon the issuance of the
building permit authorizing the construction of any phase, for the traffic
associated with that phase;
3. For projects approved through site plan review which do not include a list of
tenants at the time of approval, upon the issuance of the building permit for
the tenant improvements, if required, or otherwise upon the issuance of the
business license, for the traffic associated with that tenant.
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CHAPTER 18.41
TEMPORARY USES
18.41.020 Temporary uses.
A. The following temporary uses maybe authorized, subject to specific limitations
in this section and such additional conditions as may be established by the site
plan review committee:
1. Contractor's offices, equipment storage sheds and storage yards, and
portable lavatories on the site of a permitted, active construction project,
for a duration not exceeding one year.
2. Manufactured home as part of a construction project for office use of
construction personnel or temporary living quarters for security personnel
for a period extending not more than 90 days beyond completion of
construction. A 30 -day extension may be granted by the community
development department upon written request of the developer and upon
the department's finding that such request for extension is reasonable and
in the public interest.
3. Any district as an emergency facility when operated by or for a public
agency.
4. In the open space /institutional district where a community need is
demonstrated by a public agency such as temporary classrooms or for
security personnel on school grounds.
5. Circuses, carnivals, rodeos, fairs or similar transient amusement or
recreational activities.
6. Christmas tree sales lots and fireworks stands, limited to location on lots
not used for residential purposes in commercial or industrial zones.
7. Indoor or outdoor sales sponsored by schools or other nonprofit
organizations for no more than three days per event and no more than
four times in any calendar year.
8. Seasonal sale of unprocessed agricultural products, limited to location on
lots not used for residential purposes in commercial zones which are
improved to current city standards.
9. Fundraising car washes.
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10. Uses found by the site plan review committee to be similar in nature and
impacts to those listed temporary uses.
11. Farmers markets.
B. Standards for Temporary Uses.
1. Each site occupied by a temporary use shall be left free of debris, litter or
other evidence of temporary use upon completion of the use.
2. A temporary use shall not occupy more than 15 percent of the parking
spaces required for the primary use of the property.
3. Temporary uses must provide sufficient off - street parking and vehicular
maneuvering area for customers.
4. No temporary use shall occupy parks without an approved park use
request or any public rights -of -way.
5. The site plan review committee may establish such additional conditions as
may be deemed necessary to ensure land use compatibility and to
minimize potential impacts on nearby uses. These include, but are not
limited to, conditions regulating the time and frequency of operation,
parking and traffic circulation requirements, screening, and site
restoration.
C. Standards for Farmers Markets. A farmers market in the city of Yelm provides a
place where local growers and artisans can offer their fresh and locally grown
produce and crafts for sale. A farmers market is not for the purpose of reselling
farm products nor for selling used or household goods. In addition to the
standards listed above, the farmers market shall meet the following standards:
1. Markets shall be operated only by a nonprofit corporation organized under
the laws of the state of Washington, comprised of growers and farmers
from Yelm and the immediate surrounding area.
2. Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 will be required at all times
the market is open. The city of Yelm shall be named as an additional
insured.
3. At all times the market is in operation, a market manager or administrator
shall be in place to oversee the functioning and organization of the market.
The contact information for the manager or administrator shall be
provided to the city.
4. Markets are limited to locations:
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a. On lots not used for residential purposes in commercial zones which
are improved to current city standards;
b. On city -owned property that meets the criteria in subsection (C)(4)(a)
of this section; provided, that it shall not be in a city park;
c. On collector or local access streets in a commercial zone, as approved
by city council.
5. Markets may only operate from April through October, provided that
infrequent and limited term specialty days clearly referenced in the
temporary use application are allowed.
6. Seventy percent of gross sales ge dse4eTcz, .yithi the m..a.rRet must be
from the following categories:
a. Fresh farm products, including locally grown fresh vegetables and
fruits, herbs, nuts, honey, dairy products, eggs, poultry, meats and
fish.Also included in this category are fresh flowers, nursery stock, and
plants.
b. Value -added farm products, including preserves, jams and jellies,
vinegar, wine. cider, syrups, salsas, smoked meats, and salad dressings
made from locally grown farm products.
c. Flowers and other value -added farm products, including bouquets,
wreaths, vines and gourds, and personal care products made from
predominately locally produced products.
d. Processed farm foods not made on site including juices, preserved
foods, candies, pastries, cookies, muffins, breads, pies and related
take home desserts, yogurt, ice cream, puddings, and pre -made
sandwiches.
7. Up to 30 percent of gross sales can be
from the following categories:
a. ,
pasts, 6e e k es, m4fins, b Fea d sees a- pd- related take hem e
de is net r ed PA site
Prepared foods made fresh on site available for sale and immediate
consumption. Vendor must be owner /operator of business and not
operating under a franchise.
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sb. A;t+sai;s. °„rs„iqs _vh„ Handcrafted items including leather goods.
wood craft, body care products, candles, aromatic floral and herb
mixes, beadwork. basketry, pottery, jewelry, clothes, blankets. and
clot Lbg.c+a A#h +he.r A hapdds the Fedursts they e4er fer sale
Commercial kits, molds, patterns, prefabricated forms, and ready -
made objects which have been painted or embellished, imported, or
second hand items are not eligible. A;;jewelFy art+saps s Sell
jewelFy that is made by their hands
8. One nonprofit or community booth.
9. One local business booth each day of operation.
10. Sanitation shall be provided by either agreement of use of restroom
facilities convenient to the site, or by portable sanitation facilities. Portable
sanitation facilities must be located or screened in a manner to not be
visible from the traveling public.
11. Sales reports shall be reported to the Administrator every three months
with a final report at the end of the October.
12. An approved operation agreement between the farmers market
association and the city of Yelm is required.
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CHAPTER 18.62
SIGNS
18.62.120 Farmers market.
Farmers markets approved under YMC 18.41.030 may have the following signs:
epen to the public—. Directional signs no greater
than nine (9) square feet and displayed no earlier than one hour before the
market opens and no later than one hour after the market closes are allowed.
All other signs shall be consistent with the provisions of this code.
B. The farmers market may have one sign for each street frontage of the market
space. The sign(s) shall remain only during the hours the market is open to the
public. The sign shall be limited to 12 square feet if it is a freestanding sign less
than eight feet in height, and 21 square feet if it is a monument sign. Setback
from property lines shall be 10 feet.
C. Each vendor may have one sign and one sandwich board sign. Sales and menu
boards are exempt. Square footage of allowable sign area is 12 square feet.
Sandwich board signs shall meet the following:
1. The area of the sandwich board shall not exceed six square feet per side in
size and shall not be wider than two feet.
2. Sandwich boards shall be constructed out of materials able to withstand
typical Northwest weather such as metal, finished wood, chalkboard,
whiteboard, or plastic. Sandwich boards shall be maintained in a legible
and intact manner.
3. Sandwich boards may only be displayed during the hours the farmers
market is open to the public. If farmers market hours continue past
daylight hours, precautions should be taken to place the sign in a location
where it is readily visible after dark. Sandwich boards shall not be wired for
lighting.
4. Sandwich boards may be located no further than 12 feet from the vendor's
booth.
D. Farmers markets may be eligible for additional signage pursuant to Sections
18.62.040 and 18.62.100 YMC.
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CHAPTER 18.68
nnA 'A A DLTA" ERSMOBILE FOOD VENDING
18.71.010 Intent
It is the intent of this section to permit mobile food vendors an opportunity to
enhance the pedestrian experience and support the intent of the commercial zone
in which it is located. Mobile food vending includes offering food, for sale to the
general public from a vehicle, conveyance, or a nonpermanent structure or place of
business.
18.71.020 ^^rirtn Standards.
General requirements
A. Mobile food vendors may be located on private property. City property. or City
street right of way (not SR 507 or SR 5101.
B. All mobile food vendors are required obtain a City business license and be
approved by the Thurston County Health Department,
C. Mobile food vendors may not impede pedestrian or vehicular movements
within the public right of way.
18.72.030 Development and performance standards
A. The maximum size for mobile food unit, including accessory structures. is 300
square feet.
B. A canopy or umbrella may be included with the mobile food unit. The canopy
or umbrella should be of vinyl, canvas, or similar durable material. All parts of
the canopy or umbrella must have a minimum of seven (7) feet of vertical
clearance to the ground.
C. Accessory seating and tables must meet the standards of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
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A. Mobile food vendors may be located on private property. City property. or City
street right of way (not SR 507 or SR 5101.
B. All mobile food vendors are required obtain a City business license and be
approved by the Thurston County Health Department,
C. Mobile food vendors may not impede pedestrian or vehicular movements
within the public right of way.
18.72.030 Development and performance standards
A. The maximum size for mobile food unit, including accessory structures. is 300
square feet.
B. A canopy or umbrella may be included with the mobile food unit. The canopy
or umbrella should be of vinyl, canvas, or similar durable material. All parts of
the canopy or umbrella must have a minimum of seven (7) feet of vertical
clearance to the ground.
C. Accessory seating and tables must meet the standards of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
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D. Restroom facilities to be used by the mobile food employees shall be contained
within the unit or located within 200 feet of the unit. If tables and chairs are
provided for customer use, customer restroom facilities must be provided as
required by the Thurston County Health Department. Written approval from
the property owner of the restroom facility must be provided before approval
of the mobile food vending application.
E. Mobile food vendors must meet the setbacks to private property lines of the
zoning district in which the use is located.
F. Mobile food vendor units must be self- contained.
G. Electrical power generators are not permitted unless noise impacts can be
mitigated.
H. Utility service connections are permitted. Electrical service connections may be
permitted by an adjacent property owner when the following requirements are
met:
1. Electrical lines are not allowed overhead or lying on the sidewalk.
2. The outlet location must be placed outside walkways which are accessible
to the public.
3. Hookup must be permanently wired to the retail stand and meet National
Electrical Code requirements as to type, size and grounding, terminating in
an approved outside weatherproof type receptacle.
I. Mobile food vendors must keep the site clean and orderly at all times, and pick
up all refuse or debris. All vendors must provide a refuse container for
customer use.
J. Mobile food vendors located within parking lots shall not occupy more than
fifteen (15) percent of the parking spaces required for the primary use of the
roperty. and provide safe vehicular maneuvering area for its customers.
K. Mobile food vendors located within public right -of -way must:
1. Be located at least 100 feet from an exjstjng food establishment. This
minimum distance may be reduced or waived if the exjs�tablishment
provides written statement approving the location.
2. Assure the public sidewalk remains accessible under the American's with
Disabilities Act,
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3. Obtain and maintain liability and property damage insurance coye�n
the amount of $1.000.000, naming the City as the co- insured. and sign an
agreement to indemnify and hold the City harmless.
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CHAPTER 18.31
Low DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R -4)
18.31.030 Special uses.
The following uses are allowed within the low- density residential zoning district,
subject to the special use permit process and design standards of the Unified
Development Code:
A. Child day -care centers and nurseries;
B. Preschools;
C. Cemeteries;
D. Funeral homes;
E. Convalescent care facilities;
F. Assisted living facilities;
G. Congregate care facilities;
H. Senior centers;
I. Bed and breakfast /transient lodging places;
J. Essential public facilities;
K. Freestanding wireless communication facilities.
L. Churches and places of worship.
CHAPTER 18.32
MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R -6)
18.32.030 Special uses.
The following uses are allowed within the moderate - density residential zoning
district, subject to the special use permit process and design standards of the
Unified Development Code:
A. Child day -care centers and nurseries;
B. Preschools;
C. Cemeteries;
D. Funeral homes;
E. Convalescent care facilities;
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F. Assisted living facilities;
G. Congregate care facilities;
H. Senior centers;
I. Bed and breakfast lodging places;
J. Essential public facilities;
K. Freestanding wireless communication facilities.
L. Churches and places of worship.
CHAPTER 18.35
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R -16)
18.33.030 Special uses.
A. Child day -care centers and nurseries;
B. Preschools;
C. Cemeteries;
D. Funeral homes;
E. Convalescent care facilities;
F. Assisted living facilities;
G. Congregate care facilities;
H. Senior centers;
I. Bed and breakfast lodging places;
J. Essential public facilities;
K. Freestanding wireless communication facilities.
L. Churches and places of worship.
CHAPTER 18.35
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
18.35.030 Special uses.
A. Child day -care centers and nurseries;
B. Preschools;
C. Cemeteries;
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D. Funeral homes;
E. Convalescent care facilities;
F. Assisted living facilities;
G. Congregate care facilities;
H. Senior centers;
I. Essential public facilities;
J. Freestanding wireless communication facilities.
K. Churches and places of worship.
CHAPTER 18.36
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C -1)
18.36.030 Special uses.
A. Cemeteries;
B. Funeral homes;
C. Convalescent care facilities;
D. Assisted living facilities;
E. Congregate care facilities;
F. Senior centers;
G. Essential public facilities;
H. Freestanding wireless communication facilities.
I. Churches and places of worship.
CHAPTER 18.37
HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONE (C -2)
18.37.030 Spe
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
cial uses.
Cemeteries;
Funeral homes;
Convalescent care facilities;
Assisted living facilities;
Congregate care facilities;
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F. Senior centers;
G. Essential public facilities;
H. Adult entertainment business (excluding live entertainment).
I. Churches and places of worship.
CHAPTER 18.38
LARGE LOT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C -3)
18.38.030 Special uses.
A. Cemeteries;
B. Funeral homes;
C. Convalescent care facilities;
D. Assisted living facilities;
E. Congregate care facilities;
F. Senior centers;
G. Essential public facilities;
H. Adult entertainment business (excluding live entertainment).
I. Churches and places of worship.
CHAPTER 18.39
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
18.39.020 Permitted uses.
A. Manufacture, assembly, repair, servicing of goods or products such as mechanical,
automotive, marine and contractors' or builders' equipment and supplies, concrete, cement,
asphalt, building materials and supplies, and electrical and electronic equipment or products.
B. Assembly of manufactured products, remanufacturing /recycling and processing of materials
such as wood products, including furniture, metal, cans, cable and pipe, plastics and synthetic
materials, concrete products, cloth, paper, commercial bakery goods, cosmetics, agricultural or
dairy products, scientific, medical and precision instruments and equipment, livestock
rendering facility, and auto wrecking yards.
C. Warehousing and storage of equipment, commodities and products.
D. Commercial greenhouse
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E. Accessory uses clearly subordinate to, and an integral part of, the primary use of the
property (e.g., plant cafeteria, recreation area).
F. Manufactured home as an accessory use for security or maintenance personnel.
G. Commercial uses which are clearly subordinate to a permitted use such as service stations or
hardware stores.
H. Public buildings, public safety and emergency response facilities, including police and fire
stations.
I. Living or residential quarters as an accessory use such as guards' quarters in large
establishments where such quarters are customarily provided for security and /or insurability of
the premises.
J. On -site and off -site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities as an accessory use to
any activity lawfully allowed in this zone; provided, that such facilities meet the state siting
criteria adopted pursuant to the requirements of RCW 70.105.210.
K. Attached, co- located and freestanding wireless communication facilities.
18.39.040 Standards specific to the industrial district.
A. Minimum lot area: 10,000 square feet.
B. Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
C. Minimum front yard setback: 15 feet.
D. Minimum side yard setback: 15 feet unless the property abuts residentially zoned property,
in which case the side yard setback shall be 25 feet.
E. Minimum rear yard setback: 15 feet unless the property abuts residentially zoned property,
in which case the side yard setback shall be 25 feet.
F. Maximum building heights: 40 feet.
G. Building location: 25 percent of the floor area of a building with single -story gross floor area
in excess of 40,000 square feet shall be sited within 1,000 linear feet of a double arterial.
H. Landscaping. In addition to standard landscaping requirements, parcels which share a
common boundary with properties in a residential or open space /institutional district shall
provide a 10 -foot landscape strip, in addition to the rear or side setbacks required.
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CHAPTER 18.40
OPEN SPACE/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT (OS)
18.40.020 Permitted uses.
A. Parks, greenbelts, golf courses and open space for active or passive recreation
or enjoyment;
B. Institutional buildings, including municipal or other governmental agencies,
public safety and emergency response facilities, including police and fire
stations, emergency medical centers, and hospitals, and may include public
land devoted solely to the storage of equipment and materials, bus transfer
stations and park and ride lots;
C. Community meeting or recreation halls;
D. Libraries, museums or similar cultural facilities;
E. Churches, temples and synagogues;
F. Residential uses as an incidental use to the permitted use such as caretaker's
quarters, or as an accessory use to institutional facilities such as housing for
students, staff or faculty of colleges and hospitals;
G. Manufactured homes as an accessory use for security or maintenance
personnel;
H. Manufactured buildings where a community need is demonstrated by a public
agency such as temporary classrooms.
I. Churches and places of worship.
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2017 UDC Update
PUBLIC COMMENTS
WEBSITE:
I hope that the city council will realize the negative impact having a Marijuana store would put
on the city. One of the great features of Yelm is the family friendly environment in a "drug free"
(meaning no marijuana stores) present. Those type of stores bring trash to the area, and put
our children at a great risk of addiction. Keep Yelm clean and free of that filth. I love knowing
our town restricts those types of business, up to this point. No drugs! !!
It is unfair to bring in marijuana stores to this town. There is already a drug epidemic here and
this only grants greater access. I was recently a teenager and watched my friends recieve
alcohol and cigarettes from friends older siblings. Just because you have to be 21 doesn't mean
it won't get put directy into the hands of the youth of our city. Keeping them out makes it more
difficult as we are quite a distance from marijuana retailers.
I struggle daily to breathe, inside my own home, which i paid over $300,000 for, because my
neighbors smoke marijuana outside day in and day out. I am left unable to hold down a job
because of the debilitating illness incured on me because someone else is smoking a bad
decision outside. Their choices, have ruined my ability to lead a healthy life. But you will never
see anyone advocate for MY rights to live within the walls of my own home without being
affected by my neighbors choices to smoke drugs outside of theirs, and be able to live a healthy
life. But you will always see someone fight for their right to smoke the drugs where ever and
when ever they please with complete disregard for those like myself who suffer greatly because
they are polluting the air to all of the people around them. I'm tired of being forced to "smoke
pot" with my neighbor. I don't get a choice when they make that choice.
I certainly hope the city of Yelm, which has raised me, my parents, my aunts and uncles, my
cousins, my grand parents, and my great grandparents make the right choice and do anything
they can to keep retailers of drugs OUT of our city. Keep in mond that while it may be "legal" in
this state these are FEDERALLY illegal drugs. Please do NOT make it easier for the people of
Yelm to get them. Make it easier for things to come into help that we desperatet need, like
daycares and preschools and restaruanta and stores! ! Stuff that EVERYONE can benefit from.
Not just drug users.
As a resident of Yelm, I do not want Marijuana anywhere near my children. Please do not
reduce restrictions on this issue. Not only would it eventually lead to decreased property
values, we would be seeing a drastic increase in local drug use as it would be more easily
accessible. I do not want to see our cute little town turn into a miniature Tacoma.
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I truly believe that allowing marijuana sales to set up shop in the city limits would be a huge
detriment to the people of yelm that are raising children here, and productive members of our
community. I have been here in yelm for almost 20 years. The focus should be on our youth,
and what we can do to promote good citizens and good values and responsibilities. A
population with increasing drug use, legal or not, is not a positive environment for children. The
outrageous drug use in our small community is already out of control, why give one more
opportunity for drugs to take root here? Drugs are a way for bored children to get into trouble.
Marijuana sales in town only increases the opportunity for our children.
I am a resident of Yelm, a parent of childten in the Yelm School District, and a preschool teacher
in Yelm. I understand that there is a proposed update is to loosen zoning restrictions to make it
easier for marijuana retailers to sell inside city limits. I am opposed to this measure. The last
thing Yelm needs is another marijuana retailer, especially one that is closer to schools. Please
consider the children in our community and their needs as you make decisions that could affect
them.
I support the current changes to the code and look forward to working with council in the
future to lower distances further in the retail marijuana part of the code.Thanks Tim Cronk
managing partner of the King Cronic Group
Hi Tammi,
Thanks for the time you spent with us on Mar 28th reviewing the changes to the code which
covers a farmers market in the city. Both Sarah and I appreciate the chance to talk with us
about this and the willingness to make this a possibility.
We are both in favor of the changes that have been made and see that this opens a real
possibility for us to move the Yelm Farmers Market back into the city in 2018.
Working with you on this was a real pleasure!
Tom Dewell
President, Board of Directors
Bounty for Families / Yelm Food Cooperative
Public Hearing:
Jeff Mahan, Rainier, owner of THC Olympia and Lacey
I have been pursuing Yelm to open up a retail shop. The current zoning rule of 1,000 feet
makes it hard to find a location because there are daycares, parks and libraries scattered
through the whole town. The state requires the 1,000 foot buffer to schools and secondary
schools and public playgrounds you can't reduce the distance, but on libraries, parks and
daycares you can, and a lot of cities have and it would make the ability to open up areas to
locate and spread out so they are not congregated all in one spot. You guys allow it now, you
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just need to meet the 1,000 foot distances. There are a couple spots, they are just really
expensive to get into. You are going to get a store eventually, regardless if you change the
policy to less than a 1,000 feet or not. If you guys consider going down to say 500 feet, it
would open up the opportunity for some stores to come into town, and revenues, there is a lot
of good things about the stores, they are professionally ran by good people, and I would really
like to opportunity to get a chance to open a store here.
Joe Hyer, Percival Consulting Group, Olympia. I am a land use consultant part time and a
business consultant part time. I have several clients over the last year and a half who are
marijuana retailers that I have helped locate stores over western Washington. In many ways I
have become a resource to them. I am not representing anyone specifically. I do think what
staff is proposing is a benefit in that people want rules that are the same. What we have seen
with the state rules is that they work, there are loopholes, there are things that have been
done. How do you get around the 1,000 foot rule? You do a boundary line adjustments,
happened in Shelton and Longview. Buffer reductions are allowed in most areas... Critical areas
for example, you can reduce buffers for streams, wetlands... pretty much every buffer, there are
ways to reduce the buffer. I don't think that you should do a specific buffer. A processor in
Renton for example was 995 feet from a trail, across two rail lines, no lines of site, they had no
way to reduce the buffer 5 feet. Common sense says that it just didn't matter. Seems to me if
you can use it for streams and critical areas, you shouldn't pick a number, because it just
doesn't fit everything. I suggest you do the same as for other buffers, use the hearing examiner
to allow a reduction if it meets certain criteria. Council can do more than that. I disagree with
staff that you can't increase the buffers, there are cities in the state that do have larger buffers.
The City of Centralia only allows 1, just upped it to two. Some cities don't allow them at all. I
don't think that is a good idea. They are good business people. The question I have is that
most cities and counties that use the state rules identify which zones it is permitted. The state
doesn't say where they should be allowed.