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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.S.
For Meeting of: February 19, 2019

ITEM TITLE:Resolution opening the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 and YMC Ch. 16.10
SUBMITTED BY:
Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director

Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager (509) 575-6042

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

As required by Chapter 36.70A RCW, the City of Yakima is required to develop a comprehensive land use plan, map, goals and policies, and accompanying development regulations. On June 6, 2017, Council approved the City of Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040 and development regulations update for consistency with GMA.

 

To facilitate potential requests to amend the comprehensive plan, YMC Ch. 16.10. requires the Council to consider annually whether or not to open the amendment process, and if so, adopt the accompanying resolution giving direction to both staff and Planning Commission to hold the required public meeting in February announcing the opening of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process and acceptance of applications. Staff is aware of at least three potential Comprehensive Plan Amendments that would be applied for if opened. 
ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
If City Council adopts this resolution, the City Planning Commission will formally open the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Update process at its February 27, 2019 meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
reso2/5/2019Cover Memo
Comprehensive Plan Background1/25/2018Backup Material