Planning Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS UPDATES
Due to COVID-19, the Planning Commission's monthly meetings will be held virtually until further notice. When social distancing restrictions are lifted and work returns to a typical schedule, this website will be updated.
Meetings
- 5:30 p.m. - Regular Agenda Meetings
- 6:00 p.m. - Public Hearings
- The 2nd Wednesday as noticed in our Published Legal Notice.
- Meeting location may be in a physical building, or be held online due to recent social distancing requirements. The location of each meeting will be noted on each agenda.
- Physical Location: Yakima County Resource Center 2403 South 18th Street, Union Gap, WA 98903
- Online Location: Link to the meeting will be posted below for each meeting date.
- Special Meetings - As needed, and as noticed in our Published Legal Notice.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
Charles (Doug) Mayo, Chair, District 1 Kyle Curtis, District 2
Term expires: December 31, 2023 Term expires: December 31, 2024
Ashley Garza, District 1 Michael Shuttleworth, District 3
Term expires: December 31, 2021 Term expires: December 31, 2023
Jerry Craig, District 1 Jerry Mellen, District 1
Term expires: December 31, 2021 Term expires: December 31, 2021
Vacant Position
Term expires:
Thomas Carroll, Planning Commission Secretary
About the Commission
The Yakima County Planning Commission is a 7 member citizen body appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to make recommendations to the board on long-range planning for the unincorporated areas under County land use jurisdiction. The County Planning Commission reviews and conducts public hearings on proposed changes to Yakima County's Comprehensive Plan - Horizon 2040, related ordinances, and hears public testimony prior to making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.
Public Meeting Rules of Procedure
- All persons speaking to the Commission shall approach the microphone and identify themselves by name, address and whom they represent (if other than themselves).
- All comments shall be directed to the Chair.
- Testimony shall be kept factual and on the subject. At the onset of any item of business, the Chair may limit the length of testimony. The Chair is charged with the responsibility of discouraging and stopping irrelevant, unnecessarily long, repetitive or abusive testimony. Time permitted,
additional opportunity will be provided for additional public comments after everyone who so desireshas had an opportunity to speak. - The audience shall not interrupt testimony.
- Speakers shall not question one another; instead, a question shall be addressed to the Chair. Upon request of a consensus of the members, the Chair may allow direct questioning of an expert witness who has previously testified on behalf of an opponent or proponent, or other business before the Commission.
- If written statements are made, a copy shall be presented to the Secretary/Clerk of the Commission.
Planning Commission Appointment Opportunities
There is one position open on the Planning Commission. If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering to serve your community in this capacity, apply today. More information and applications can be found at:
https://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/25932/Web-Page-Planning-Vacancy
JANUARY 13, 2021 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.
Location: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/256886709 ,You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 256-886-709
December 9, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M. - Canceled
November 18, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.
Location: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/951754501 You can also dial in using your phone. (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 951-754-501
More information on the SMP project can be found here: https://www.yakimacounty.us/2447/Shoreline-Master-Program-2021-Periodic-R
October 14, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M. - CANCELED
September 9, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.
Location: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/750329237
You can also dial in using your phone. (669) 224-3412, Access
Code: 750-329-237
August 12, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.
Location: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/833679509
You can also dial in using your phone: (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 833-679-509
July 8, 2020 Public Hearing, 6:00 P.M.
Location: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/764350861
You can also dial in using your phone. (571) 317-3112 Access
Code: 764-350-861
For more information and staff reports regarding the major rezones applications please follow this link: https://www.yakimacounty.us/2073/2020-Biennial-Comp-Plan-Amendments
June 10, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.
March 11, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.
February 12, 2020 Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.
January 8, 2020 - Regular Meeting, 5:30 P.M.
December 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting Canceled
Planning Commission Findings - 16A Repeal and 2019 Text Amendments
November 13, 2019 - Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M.
October 9, 2019 - Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M. Public Hearing and Deliberations
September 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M. Public Hearing and Deliberations - Title 19 Text Amendments.
- 2019-9-11 Regular Meeting Agenda - Public Hearing (Title 19 Text Amendments)
- LRN18-007 16A Repeal
- LRN19-001 Cargo Containers and Trailers as Storage Units
- LRN19-006 Signs Ordinance Update
- LRN19-013 MPDO Updates
- LRN19-003 Sitescreening and Landscaping
- LRN19-005 Campgrounds and RV Parks
- SEP18-040UpdatedSEPAChecklist
August 14, 2019 - Regular Meeting Agenda and Materials.
July 10, 2019 - Regular Meeting Canceled.
June 12, 2019 - Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M. Public Hearing and Deliberations - Harrah UGA Emergency Amendment.
May 8, 2019 - Regular Meeting Canceled.
April 10, 2019 - Regular Meeting Agenda and Materials.
March 13, 2019 - Regular Meeting Agenda and Materials.
February 13, 2019 - Regular Meeting Agenda - Canceled.
January 9, 2019 - Regular Meeting Agenda 5:30 p.m.
December 12, 2018 - Regular Meeting Canceled.
November 14, 2018 - Regular Meeting Canceled.
November 7, 2018 - Special Meeting (Hearing) Agenda.
October 10, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda 5:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Findings - 2018 Biennial Comp Plan Map and Text Amendments
September 12, 2018 - Regular Meeting Canceled.
August 8, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda, 5:30 p.m. Deliberations - Biennial Comp Plan Map and Text Amendments
July 11, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda, 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing - Biennial Comp Plan Map and Text Amendments
June 26, 2018 Special Meeting Agenda, "A Short Course on Local Planning" 6:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m.
June 13, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda, 5:30 p.m.
- 2018-06-13 PC Meeting Agenda
- LRN18-003_Williamson_Miocene_Resource LLC_DraftStaffReport_PCStudySession_with_attachments
- LRN18-003_Williamson_Miocene_Resource LLC_DraftDevelopmentAgreement_PCStudySession
- LRN18-04 Durant Text Amendment_Staff Report_PC_StudySession
- LRN18-05 Western Building Design_Staff Report_PC_StudySession
- LRN18-06 Title 19 Text Amendments Draft Staff Report_PC_StudySession
May 9, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda, 5:30 p.m. - Revised
- 2018-05-09 PC Meeting Agenda_Revised
- 2018-05-09 PC Regular Meeting Agenda
- LRN18-001_Crosier_DraftStaffReport_PCStudySession_with_attachments
- LRN18-002_Gilbert_DraftStaffReport_PCStudySession_with_attachments
- LRN18-003_Williamson_Miocene_Resource LLC_DraftStaffReport_PCStudySession_with_attachments
- LRN18-003_Williamson_Miocene_Resource LLC_DraftDevelopmentAgreement_PCStudySession
- PC Rules of Procedure - Updates 05-09-18
April 11, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda, 5:30 p.m.
March 14, 2018 - Regular Meeting Canceled.
February 14, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda, 5:30 p.m.
January 10, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda, 5:30 p.m.
December 13, 2017 - Regular Meeting Agenda, 5:30 p.m. (Canceled)
November 8, 2017 - Regular Meeting Agenda, 5:30 p.m. (Canceled)
July 12, 2017 5:30 PM Regular Meeting Agenda
Grandview's Proposed Rezone and Comp Plan Amendment - for BOCC Hearing June 6, 2017.
May 10, 2017 5:30 PM Regular Meeting Agenda
May 3, 2017 5:30 PM Special Agenda Meeting
April 26, 2017 6:00 PM Planning Commission - Public Hearing Agenda
- 2017-4-26 PC Hearing Agenda
- Staff Report_ZON17-01_Grandview_Major Rezone_M1 to R1_Hearing Draft_4.26.17
- Horizon 2040_Comprehensive Plan_Hearing Draft and SEPA Documents
April 12, 2017 6:00 PM Planning Commission - Public Hearing Agenda
- 2017-4-12 PC Hearing Agenda
- Title 19 - PC Hearing Drafts and SEPA Documents
- Critical Areas Ordinance - PC Hearing Drafts and SEPA Documents