An application to Rezone 1406 S Fair Ave and 909 LaFolette St. was received on September 9, 2022. The proposed action would rezone the subject properties from Two-Family Residential (R-2) to Local Business (B-2). As a project-specific rezone, a Type 2 Review was also included to operate a vehicle sales lot on the properties. Administrative Adjustment to the lot coverage and setback requirements were included as well. The Hearing Examiner held an open record public hearing on December 22, 2022, and his recommendation for approval was rendered on January 6, 2023.
At the March 7, 2023 council meeting, a Closed Record public hearing was held for council consideration of the Hearing Examiner's recommendation, which was rejected by a majority vote of the council. In accordance with YMC 15.23.030(E), "The legislative body shall conduct its own public hearing when it rejects the recommendation of the hearing examiner, the city of Yakima planning commission, or desires additional public testimony. Notice of the public hearing shall be given in the manner set forth in YMC Ch. 15.11 and Title 16." |