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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.D.
For Meeting of: AprilĀ 18, 2023

ITEM TITLE:Set date of June 6, 2023 for a Closed Record Public Hearing to consider an appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Decision for a 4-lot Preliminary Short Plat
SUBMITTED BY:

Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director

*Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager (509) 575-6042

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

An application for a 4-lot Preliminary Short Plat was submitted by Lester and Sonya Makalii on April 13, 2022 (PSP#003-22). The Administrative Official's decision to approve the application was rendered on August 11, 2022. A timely appeal was submitted by Gary Lofland on August 22, 2022 (APP#002-22). The Hearing Examiner held an open record public hearing on October 13, 2022, and his decision affirming the Preliminary Short Plat and denying the appeal was rendered on November 7, 2022. Mr. Lofland filed a timely appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision on November 22, 2022 (APP#004-22).

 

Proper notice of the appeal was provided, and the required submittal of written argument and rebuttal time frames have passed. In accordance with YMC 16.08.025 and 16.08.030, the complete record is now being transferred to the legislative body (see packet under Council General Information) and the hearing date of June 6, 2023, which has been approved by all parties, is being set for council consideration. This will be a Closed Record Hearing and no new evidence shall be presented.

ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Set closed record hearing date.