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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 8.
For Meeting of: May 2, 2023

ITEM TITLE:Public hearing to consider a rezone request located in the vicinity of 1406 S Fair Avenue / 909 LaFollette Street
SUBMITTED BY:
Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director
*Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

PLSA Engineering & Surveying, on behalf of Sarah Harati and Rosa Harati, submitted a rezone application to rezone two lots from R-2 (Two Family Residential) to B-2 (Local Business).

 

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."

 

Updated notice was provided to property owners within 300-feet of the site on April 14, 2023. The notice was provided in English and Spanish and identified the date, time and location of the public hearing, along with how to provide comment and where the complete record may be viewed. 

 

To participate in this public hearing please refer to the Public Comment Guidelines at: https://www.yakimawa.gov/council/public-comment/

ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff to bring back the appropriate legislation based on the Council decision.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Complete Record4/20/2023Backup Material
Additional Exhibit Provided by Appliant4/28/2023Cover Memo