HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 5, 2016 PC PacketCITY OF CENTRAL POINT
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
July 5, 2016 - 6:00 p.m.
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Planning Commission members Chuck Piland (Chair), Mike Oliver, Tom Van Voorhees,
Rob Hernandez, Elizabeth Powell, Craig Nelson Sr., and Kay Harrison
III. CORRESPONDENCE
IV. MINUTES
Review and approval of June 9, 2016 Minutes.
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
VI. BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to replace the existing scoreboard at the Crater High
School football stadium with a new, internally illuminated scoreboard. The project site is
located in the Civic zoning district within the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District
and is defined on the Jackson County Assessor's map as 37S 2W 03DB, Tax Lot 100.
VII. DISCUSSION
A. City of Central Point 2008 Population element Update
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
X. ADJOURNMENT
City of Central Point
Planning Commission Minutes
June 7, 2016
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M.
11. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Chuck Piland, Tom Van Voorhees, Kay
Harrison, Mike Oliver, and Elizabeth Powell were present.
Also in attendance were: Tom Humphrey, Community
Development Director, and Karin Skelton, Planning Secretary.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
III. CORRESPONDENCE
None
IV. MINUTES
Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 3,
2016 Planning Commission Meeting as presented. Mike Oliver,
seconded the motion: ROLL CALL: Mike Oliver, yes; Tom Van
Voorhees, yes; Elizabeth Powell, yes; Kay Harrison, yes. Motion
passed.
V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
None
VI. BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Miscellaneous Amendments to the City's
Zoning Ordinance (Sections 17.08.410 TOD Definitions; 17.32.020
Neighborhood Commercial (C -N) District Permitted Uses;
17.64.040(C), Off -Street Parking Requirements- Accessible Parking;
and 17.67.050(M), TOD Site Design Standards- Signs.
Tom Humphrey informed the Planning Commission there were
Proposed changes to Chapter 17 to either clarify definitions and uses
in the code or to update it and make the document consistent with the
state building code. Changes proposed in Chapter 17.08.410(H) and
Planning Commission Minutes
June 7, 2016
Page 2
Chapter 17.67.050(M) are intended to address 'scoreboards' in the
Civic zoning district but also to make changes to sign standards in
general following focus group discussions with local sign makers.
The proposed changes address sign and letter dimensions and the
way those dimensions are calculated. Sidewalk "A -Board" Signs and
banners are proposed to be removed from the prohibited signs list
and allowed with conditions. External illumination language is
expanded to reflect what new businesses in the TOD have been
allowed to do with 'back lit' or 'halo' lighting.
Municipal Code 17.08 Definitions. 17.08.410 (H. Sign -Related
Definitions), TOD District and Corridor Definitions and Uses by
adding definitions for "reader board" and "scoreboard " prohibits
Reader Boards, but does not define what constitutes a Reader Board.
This proposed amendment is for clarification.
The question of allowing an electronic scoreboard at Crater High
School has been asked. Currently, the zoning code does not define
scoreboards and as such they are prohibited. The proposed
amendment provides a definition of scoreboard thus acknowledging
scoreboards as a type of sign, which then may, or may not be
allowed elsewhere in the zoning ordinance
Mr. Humphrey explained that the scoreboard would not be used for
advertisements, but would display only information regarding the
games. The scoreboard would be allowed only by a conditional use
permit.
The commissioners discussed the purposes of a reader board and a
scoreboard and how they differed. Mr. Humphrey said that the
definitions needed to be clear that a scoreboard would not advertise
anything. He stressed that reader boards, which would display
advertising content would continue to be prohibited. The only
advertising on the scoreboard would be fixed logos and wording on
the actual frame of the scoreboard.
Municipal Code 17.32 Neighborhood Commercial (C -N) District
Permitted Uses. Mr. Humphrey explained that this change modifies
and removes restrictions placed on eating and drinking
establishments in the Neighborhood Commercial (C -N) zoning
district. Convenience stores in this zoning district are allowed the
sale of beer and wine and an argument can be made that an eating
Planning Commission Minutes
June 7, 2016
Page 3
establishment in this commercial zone should have the same
privilege. Additionally, small craft breweries have expressed the
desire to locate in Central Point in this zone. The Commissioners
expressed approval of the microbreweries locating in the City.
There was some additional discussion regarding banners on poles on
the sidewalks. Mr. Humphrey said that they could allow them with
the condition that they did not impede traffic.
Municipal Code 17.67.050(M. Signs), Site Design Standards. This
proposed amendment updates the table in Section M (17.67.050(1))
and subsections 1-4, establishing standards for signs in the TOD
district or corridor. Revisions are made to accommodate scoreboards
in the Civic zoning district, improve building/sign proportionality and
to clarify uses of temporary signs such as A -frame signs and
commercial banners. The Planning Commissioners noted that section
"3" needed to have an "M" added, and that subsection b of section
M3 needed to reference section 17.050(1) sign requirements. Mr.
Humphrey agreed to make the changes.
Municipal Code 17.6417.64.040(C), Off -Street Parking Requirements -
Accessible Parking. Mr. Humphrey informed the Planning
Commission that by replacing zoning language and Table 17.64.03
with standards in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. The Building
Division implements and regulates Accessible (ADA) Parking
Requirements and it is not necessary to repeat these standards in the
zoning code. This also removes the possibility of error or the
inconvenience of updating the land use code when changes are made
to standards in the Specialty Code.
Changes in the Neighborhood Commercial zoning district (Chapter
17.32.020) are intended to relax outdated standards and permit
restaurants which may choose to serve alcohol. There are several
examples of family oriented restaurants in Central Point (Abby's,
Bobbio's, etc.) that are in the vicinity of residential neighborhoods
and serve wine and beer. The existing language in the code does not
permit this in the
C -N District.
The changes that are proposed in Chapter 17.64.040(C) simply
replace zoning code language with references to the Oregon
Structural Specialty Code and its language which is applied and
enforced by the Building Division. The Commissioners expressed
approval of the proposed updates to this section of the code.
Planning Commission Minutes
June 7, 2016
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Public Hearing was Opened.
There were no comments
Public Hearing was closed.
Mike Oliver made a motion to approve Resolution 831 with the
requested changes, and forward a favorable recommendation to the
City Council to approve the proposed zoning code amendments.
Elizabeth Powell seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Mike Oliver,
yes; Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Elizabeth Powell, yes; Kay Harrison,
yes. Motion passed
VII. DISCUSSION
A. Mr. Humphrey informed the Planning commission that at the
next Development Commission Meeting they would be considering a
letter of engagement for Western Financial Group for a Bond for the
Pine Street Project. Additionally, an open house was being planned
with Adkins Engineering.
He said there had been a Historic Fagade Grant made to the Merritt
building which was now Central Point Perk.
School District 6 was considering using the Crater Iron location as a
possible makers market or trade school that would provide equipment
and a learning environment for different types of trades. Another
idea that had been suggested for that location was a permanent
farmers market.
He said that LUBA was still working on defining the record for Costco
and that the time frame for a decision would begin once the record
had been defined.
He said that the CP -3 Concept plan was still waiting for feedback
from the different agencies. He stated that he had spoken with
Jackson County and their recommendation was to leave the
residential component out of the plan for now. Additionally, the
County agreed with the general consensus that the intersection with
Peninger Road needs to be as far from the Pine and Peninger
intersection as possible in order to facilitate the most efficient traffic
pattern. They are also amenable to the idea of a roundabout
included in the plan.
Planning Commission Minutes
June 7, 2016
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VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
None
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
X. ADJOURNMENT
Mike Oliver made a motion to adjourn, All Commissioners said "aye".
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
The foregoing minutes of the June 7, 2016 Planning Commission
meeting were approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting on
the _ day of July, 2016.
Planning Commission Chair
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to replace the existing scoreboard at
the Crater High School football stadium with a new, internally illuminated
scoreboard. The project site is located in the Civic zoning district within the
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District and is defined on the Jackson
County Assessor's map as 37S 2W 03DB, Tax Lot 100
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM (File No. 16014)
CENTRAL
POINT
STAFF REPORT
July 5, 2016
Community Development
Tom lfiuinplirey, ATCP
Community Development Director
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to replace the existing scoreboard at the Crater High School
football stadium with a new, internally illuminated scoreboard. The project site is located in the Civic
zoning district within the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District and is defined on the Jackson
County Assessor's map as 37S 2W 03DB, Tax Lot 100.
Applicant: David Heard, School District 6; Agent: Samantha Steele, School District 6
SOURCE
Molly Bradley, Community Planner I
BACKGROUND
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to install an LED video scoreboard in place of the
existing, non -electronic scoreboard at the Crater High School football stadium. The proposed scoreboard
is internally illuminated and will be located approximately 135 feet west and 45 feet south of the existing
scoreboard, meeting all setback requirements for the zone. The proposed scoreboard measures 512.5
square feet in area and will be 30 feet in height (Refer to Attachment "A").
The purpose of the Conditional Use designation is to ensure consistency with the intent of the Civic
district, compliance with the design standards in the TOD district, and to assure compatibility with
adjacent properties. This application intends to minimize impact on the surrounding neighbors by
relocating the scoreboard to the northwest corner of the stadium, and directing it southeast towards the
stadium stands. The Lighting Analysis demonstrates that the illuminated display area will face away from
the adjoining residential neighborhood, and direct its rays toward the field. (Refer to Attachment `B').
The scoreboard will not produce any sound and will be used approximately once a week during the fall
and spring months for athletic events.
ISSUES
There are two issues raised in consideration of this application:
Floodplain. The proposed scoreboard is located in the floodplain, which requires the structure to
adhere to specific development standards for construction (Refer to Attachment "C"). All
development within the floodplain must comply with CPMC 8.24.200 Development in
Regulatory Floodways. The application has been conditioned to comply with the City's
floodplain standards.
2. Scoreboard Code Amendments. As of the July 5, 2016 Planning Commission meeting, the
necessary provisions for allowing scoreboards have not been formally approved. On June 23,
2016, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed scoreboard amendments, and moved
to forward the code amendments to a second reading, to be held on July 28, 2016. Approval of
the application will be contingent on the final adoption of the proposed text amendments.
No issues or concerns have been raised from notified agencies and neighboring property owners (within
100 feet).
FINDINGS
The applicant has stated in their findings that all requirements outlined per the Conditional Use Permit
section 17.76.040 have been met (Refer to Attachment "D'J. The City is in the process of amending its
land use code to incorporate regulations for scoreboards, which will establish allowable dimensions of
scoreboards.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Within 30 -days of completion of the new LED video scoreboard, the existing scoreboard must be
removed.
2. This application is subject to City Council's adoption of the proposed scoreboard amendments to the
land use code.
3. The LED scoreboard is in the regulatory floodplain, and shall comply with all other floodplain
development regulations as they apply per CPMC 8.24 Flood Damage Prevention_ Compliance with
floodplain provisions shall be addressed as part of the building permit process.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment "A" — Site Plan
Attachment "B" — Lighting Analysis for Daktronics LED DVX Video Scoreboard
Attachment "C" — Floodplain Map
Attachment "D" — Applicant's Findings
Attachment "F'— Resolution No. 832
ACTION
Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to replace the existing scoreboard at the Crater High School
football stadium with an internally illuminated scoreboard: approve the permit, approve the permit with
conditions, or deny the permit.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Conditional Use Perimi with conditions as recommended in this Staff Report, or as further
amended by the Planning Comrnission.
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ATTACHMENT "�"
DAKTRON t CS
June 13, 2016
City of Central Point
Re: Lighting Analysis for Daktronics LED DVX Video Scoreboard
To Whom This May Concern:
The accompanying graph pertains to the Daktronics LED DVX video scoreboard proposed for
installation at Crater High School located at 655 North Third Street in Central Point. We hope you find
the following information beneficial.
The accompanying graph depicts the scoreboard's viewing cone as identified by the pink lines that are
75 degrees on each side from the face of the display. Illumination levels in footcandles that the
proposed display will produce based on nighttime running levels at a rneasurement height of five feet
above ground level (which is approximately eye height). ' These levels are based on a worst-case
scenerlo of an all -white display. Actual levels will be much lower than what is represented on the graph
as typical content runs at 25 to 35 percent of the brightness of an all -white display.
It is important to note that the accompanying graph assumes absolute darkness with regard to
surrounding ambient light. In other words, the presence of ambient light producing elements at night
including but not limited to stadium lighting, roadway lighting, residential lighting, the moon, etc. will
further diminish the impact of the light output from the display in question. If there is a game at night
utilizing the scoreboard, the display may be operating at a higher brightness level to counteract the
additional lighting and remain clearly visible. However, the presence of stadium lighting will exceed the
light output from the video scoreboard such that the display output would not be perceived as an
additional light source. This is the same concept as LED displays operating in daytime conditions. The
presence of the sun exceeds the light output from LED displays, so daytime brightness is rarely a
concern.
The lighting analysis viewing cone also shows most of the illumination is directed to the field with limited
amounts of light falling on other areas off the field. The accompanying lighting analysis graph shows
there will be no lighting impact from the Daktronics LED scoreboard to the adjacent residential
neighborhood north of the stadium. For example, at 325 ft away the graph shows a lighting level of
0.00 footcandles. Thus, the proposed scoreboard lighting will not have any lighting impact to the
neighboring residential properties during a variety of environmental lighting conditions.
Finally, it is important to note the Illumination levels are only representative of Daktronics LED
scoreboards. Other digital display manufacturers may use different LEDs which have different light
emissions.
Daktronics is committed to providing digital displays that adhere to the regulatory environment, working
closely with our customers for a responsible approach to the market.
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ATTACHMENT "C"
Flood Zone Determination Map
Crater Foundation Scoreboard (File No. 16014)
0 50 100 200 Feet Map Created by:Molly Bradley, Community Planner
June 28, 2016
ATTACHMENT It
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Crater High School Athletic Department
David IIeard, Athletic Director
655 N 3" Street
Central Point, OR 97502
Phone 5414946386 Fax 541-49446286
Conditional Use Permit Application: Crater HS Scoreboard
Crater High School is proposing the installation of a new scoreboard at Dutch Meyer Stadium. This
scoreboard is internally illuminated and has a digital video board. It is being proposed to replace the
existing scoreboard which is outdated, very difficult to read during the day and is becoming more
difficult to maintain.
It will be located near the current scoreboard and turned at a slight angle to face the stadium as
indicated In attached photos. It will not be facing any homes and will be visible by a smaller portion of
Highway 99 then the current scoreboard. The lighting wiN have no impact do to the hours of use
working in conjunction with the stadium lighting which is brighter that the scoreboard lighting,
The digital video portion of the Scoreboard will be used for home Football and some Soccer games. This
will account for approximately once a week from September into the middle of November IF the football
team were home for the playoffs. It will also be used during the day time for two to three home track
meets a year In April. The only other time it will be used is for graduation In June.
17.76.044 --Conditional Use Permit Findings and Conditions
The Planning Commission in granting a Conditional Use Permit shall find as follows:
A. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use and to
meet all other development and lot requirements of the subject zoning district and all other
provisions of this code;
Finding: The proposal is to replace an existing scoreboard. The scoreboard will located 135 feet
to the west and 45 south of the existing sign as Illustrated In the site plan and the installation
photos. The location meets the minimum setbacks in the Civic zone and increases the distance
between the proposed sign and the adjoining residential properties to the north by 75
feet. Additionally, the scoreboard will be more than 00 -feet from Griffin Creek. Since the
proposed location meets the minimum setback requirements and is located further from
residential properties than the existing sign, no changes to the proposed site dimensions or
layout are deemed necessary.
Conclusion: The site is adequate to accommodate the proposed scoreboard.
B. That the site has adequate access to a public street or highway and that the street or highway is
adequate In size and condition to effectively accommodate the traffic that is expected to be
generated by the proposed use;
Finding: The access for vehicles has not changed. From 3f° Street into the student parking lot.
Conclusion: No changes necessary.
C. That the proposed use will have no significant adverse effect on abutting property or the
permitted use thereof. In making this determination, the commission shall consider the
proposed location of Improvements on the site, vehicular Ingress, egress and internal
circulation; setbacks, height of buildings and structures; walls and fences, landscaping; outdoor
lighting; and signs;
Finding: The scoreboard will not obstruct the view of any of the homeowners on the back side,
In fact, when the old scoreboard comes down It will Improve view from home owners back
yards. No walls or fences are being built. No landscaping taking place. Lighting from
scoreboard does not face any homes and will only be in operation when stadium lights (which
are much brighter) are on.
Conclusion: No conditions regarding traffic are needed.
D. That the establishment, maintenance or operation of the use applied for will comply with local,
state and federal health and safety regulations and therefore will not be detrimental to the
health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working In the surrounding
neighborhoods and will not be detrimental or injurious to the property and improvements in the
neighborhood or to the general welfare of the community based on the review of those factors
listed in subsection C of this section;
Flnding: Scoreboard has no environmental effect that will cause any health or safety issues.
Conclusion: The site is adequate to accommodate the proposed scoreboard.
E. That any conditions required for approval of the permit are deemed necessary to protect the
public health, safety and general welfare and may include:
Adjustments to lot size or yard areas as needed to best accommodate the proposed use;
provided the lots or yard areas conform to the stated minimum dimensions for the
subject zoning district, unless a variance is also granted as provided for in Chapter 17.1
Finding: No variance needed
Conclusion: No conditions regarding the lot size or yard areas are needed.
b. Increasing street widths, modifications in street designs or addition of street signs or
traffic signals to accommodate the traffic generated by the proposed use,
Finding; Use of Scoreboard will not generate increased traffic.
Conclwlon: No conditions regarding traffic are needed.
c. Adjustments to off-street parking requirements in accordance with any unique
characteristics of the proposed use,
Finding: Use of Scoreboard will not generate increased traffic and or parking.
Conclusion: No conditions regarding traffic/parking are needed.
d. Regulation of points of vehicular Ingress and egress,
Finding: Vehicular ingress and egress will not change.
Conclusion: No changes necessary.
e. Requiring landscaping, irrigation systems, lighting and a property maintenance program,
Flndhng: Landscaping, Irrigation systems and property maintenance will not change from
current operations. Lighting from scoreboard will require maintenance.
Conclusion: Initial installation of electrical for lighting will require maintenance.
f. Regulation of signs and their locations,
Finding: Proposed scoreboard will comply with City regulations.
Conclusion: Consistent with regulations
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g. Requiring fences, berms, walls, landscaping or other devices of organic or artificial
composition to eliminate or reduce the effects of noise, vibrations, odors, visual
Incompatibility or other undesirable effects on surrounding properties,
Finding: There will be no sound, vibrations, odors or visual incompatibility to
surrounding properties because the scoreboard fags the stadium, it does not face any
other property and has no sound coming from It.
Conclusion: The site is adequate to accommodate the proposed scoreboard
h. Regulation of time of operations for certain types of uses if their operations may
adversely affect privacy of sleep of persons residing nearby or otherwise conflict with
other community or neighborhood functions,
Finding: Use of scoreboard will be at the same current hours as the existing scoreboard
whenever there are events at the stadium.
Contusion: No changes to current hours.
I. Establish a time period within which the subject land use must be developed,
Flnding: Scoreboard will be installed In the summer on 2016.
Conduslon: Installation to start In August and end in September.
j. Requirement of a bond or other adequate assurance within a specified period of time,
Finding: The proposed scoreboard Is to be constructed on School District property and
will not generate any additional traffic, noise or lighting impacts that would require
assurances, such as a bond.
Cwwlualon: Not applicable.
k. Such other conditions that are found to be necessary to protect the public health, safety
and general welfare,
Finding: The new scoreboard will replace the existing scoreboard. It will be constructed
In compliance with all applicable building code requirements and, as such, no additional
conditions are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare.
Conclusion: Not applicable.
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I. In considering an appeal of an application for a conditional use permit for a home
occupation, the planning commission shall @*w the ~a listed In
Section 1Z.¢g.
Fmdbi Thu proposal doa not Include a hone occupation.
ion duakm: Not appiimble.
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ATTACHMENT Li E ff
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 832
A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SCOREBOARD
Applicant: David Heard, School District 6; Agent: Samantha Steele, School District 6
(37S 2W 03DB, Tax Lot 100)
File No. 16014
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of an internally illuminated scoreboard (Application) located in the Civic District (C),
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District, and identified on the Jackson County Assessor's
map as 37S 2W 03DB, Tax Lot 100; and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2016, the Central Point Planning Commission conducted a duly -noticed
public hearing on the Application, at which time it reviewed the City Staff Report and heard
testimony and comments on the Application; and
WHEREAS, consideration of the Application is based on the standards and criteria set forth in
17.67.050(M), Signs and 17.76.040, Findings and Conditions, Conditional Use Permit ofthe Central
Point Municipal code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, as part of the Conditional Use Permit application, has
considered and finds per the Staff Report dated July 5, 2016, that adequate findings have been made
demonstrating that approval of the conditional use permit is consistent with the intent of the Civic
District (C) and the design standards of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District, now,
therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Central Puiiit Plamung Cununission, by this Resolution No.
832 does hereby approve the application based on the findings and conclusions of approval as set
forth on Exhibit "A", the Staff Report dated July 5, 2016, which includes attachments, attached
hereto by reference and incorporated herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that approval of the Conditional Use Permit is subject to the City
Council's pending adoption of scoreboard standards scheduled for July 28, 2016.
PASSED by the Planning Commission and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 5th
day of July, 2016.
ATTEST:
City Representative
Approved by me this 5th day of July, 2016.
Planning Commission Chair
Planning Commission Chair
Planning Commission Resolution No. 832
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City of Central Point 2008 Population element Update
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: VII -A
CENTRAL
POINT
STAFF REPORT
June 9, 2016
City of Central Point 2008 Population Element update, Discussion.
STAFF SOURCE:
Don Buri, Planning Manager
BACKGROUND:
Planning Department
Tom Humphrey, AICP,
Community Development Director/
Assistant City Adn
The City's Population & Demographics Element was last updated in 2008 and was based on the 1990
U.S. Census, the 2000 U.S. Census, and the Jackson County Comprehensive Plan, 2007 Population
Element. Since 2008 two significant events have occurred, each of which have significantly affected the
results of the 2008 Population Element. The fust was the Great Recession; the second was HB 2253
designating the Population Research Center, Portland State University (PRC-PSU) as the sole and official
provider of population forecasts for cities and counties throughout the state.
The Great Recession. Shortly after completion of the Jackson County 2007 Population Element
(Feb. 2007) the national economy was hit hard by the Great Recession (December 2007 to June
2009). The economic impacts of the Great Recession were severe and the recovery period
extremely sluggish and tenuous. Because job loss was severe and recovery in job creation slow,
the reliance on net migration as a key component to population growth yielded a much lower
result than was initially forecast in 2007.
HB 2253. Prior to 2013 Oregon law required that counties prepare coordinated population
forecasts according to "generally accepted" demographic methods. The result was population
projections based on highly diverse methods of forecasting that varied from county to county, both
in terms of outcome and frequency. Recognizing that population forecasting is the foundation for
long-term planning, the Oregon legislature in 2013 approved House Bill 2253 assigning
coordinated population forecasting for all counties and cities to PRC-PSU.
The population forecasts to be used in the amended Population Element, 2016-2036 are from the
Coordinated Population Forecast 2015 through 2065 for Jackson County dated June 2015 (the
"Population Forecast") prepared by PRC-PSU. it should be noted that The Population Forecast
covers a fifty (50) year period, but is required to be updated on a four-year cycle, allowing for the
re-evaluation of demographic trends and economic events affecting prior forecasts. The Population
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Forecast for Jackson County, which included the City of Central Point, was completed in June of
2015 and is tentatively scheduled to be updated in 2019.
Prior to approval of any urban growth boundary applications it is necessary that population
elements be updated in accordance with HB 2253. By updating the Population Element the City
will be in compliance with HB 2253.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The following high -lights the most significant differences between the 2008 Population Element and the
pending amended Population Element,
1. Lower population forecast.
When factors such as the economy, fertility, social trends, etc. are factored into the latest
population forecast for the 20 -year planning period (2016-2036) the result was a 27% reduction in
the City's initial 2008 population forecast. Figure 1 illustrates both the historic population growth
and the population forecasts. The dashed line represents the forecast presented in the current
Population Element, while the sold line is the new PRC-PSU forecast.
Between 2016 and 2036 the City of Central Point is expected to realize a net increase in
population of 4,357. Based on a projected average household size of 2.5 persons the population
increase will result in the formation of 1,743 new households by 2036. The 2008 Population
Element added 2,300 new households by 2036.
FIGURE 1. HISTORICAL AND FORECAST
POPULATION, CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, 2016-36
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The reduction in the population forecast will reduce the number of acres needed to support the forecasted
population. Per the Regional Plan by 2036 the City's targeted density is 6.9 dwelling units per gross acre.
For 2008 it was forecast that the City would need 333 acres to support the forecasted population. With the
amended population Element only 253 acres will be needed.
2. Aging Population
City's population is getting older (Figure 2). Since 2000 the median age has increased from 34.5 to 37.5 in
2014. For comparison purposes the County's median age was 39.2 and 42.7 respectively. The PRC-PSU
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3.
age projections are only available for the County (Figure 3), but confirm that the population is aging and
will continue to do so throughout the planning period. The aging of the population will have an impact of
housing demand to accommodate the needs of an aging population.
FIGURE 2. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT AGE
STRUCTURE OF POPULATION, 2000 through 2014
1000/0
90%
60% 61.9%
63.39/0
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20%
0% to- im,
2000 2010 2014
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20%
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FIGURE 3. COUNTY AGE STRUCTURE OF THE
POPULATION, 2016 through 2036
2016
•0-14 ❑ 15-64 1165+
2036
4. Ethnic Distribution
The PRC-PSU forecasts note that the minority population is increasing, particularly the Hispanic
population (Figure 4). The growth in the minority population is mirrored in the County (Figure 5), and
throughout the state.
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FIGURE 4. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT RACIAL
POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY PERCENTAGE,
2000-2014
100% 92%
86%
80%
60%
40%
20%
4% 4% �/0 S%
0°/a 1 � I - f . - )
2000 2014
■White ■Hispanic ❑Other
FIGURE 5. JACKSON COUNTY RACIAL
POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY PERCENTAGE,
2000-2014
100% 89%
80%
60%
40'/°
20%
0%
7% 5%
83%
11% 6%
■White ■Hispanic ❑Other
5. Family Household vs Non -Family Household
Over the years the ratio between family households and non -family household historically has exhibited an
increase in non -family households. Figure 6 illustrates this change. It is expected that non -family
households will continue to increase their percentage.
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FIGURE 6. CITY OF CENTRAL POINT FAMILY vs.
NON -FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS, 1990 - 2014
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
1
30%
20%
10%
r2 3�%
0%
1990
POLICIES
1 25
F]%
2000 20110 2014
■Family ❑Non -Family
The 2009 Population Element contains six (6) policies. Most of the policies do not require major modification. The
following is an over -view of the current policies and whether or not they need modification.
Population Policy 1- Population Forecast: The population data presented in Table 2 is the acknowledged
population projection to be used in maintaining and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. It shall be the
responsibility of the City to periodically, based on data provided by Portland State University and the U.S. Census
Bureau, to monitor and, if necessary, update the data presented in Table 2 as it relates to the City of Central Point.
Comment — This policy will need to be amended to reflect the latest forecast from PRC-PSU. Additionally,
language will need to be incorporated that incorporates the PRC-PSU 4 -year updates without a formal update of
the Population Element.
Population Policy 2 - Average Household Size. For purposes of calculating household formation, the
City will use an average household size of 2.5. This figure will be the basis for determining the number
of households expected to be formed throughout the planning period. It shall be the responsibility of the
City to periodically monitor and, if necessary, update the average household size through data provided
by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Comment — This policy does not need modification, with the exception that the City will use PRC-
PSU as a resource,
Population Policy 3 - Family Household Distribution. For purposes of calculating household formation,
the City will use 65% as the percentage of households that are family households. This figure shall be
used in maintaining and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. It shall be the responsibility of the City
to periodically monitor and, if necessary, update the percentage of family households through data
provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Comment —As indicated in Figure 6 the 2014 ratio for family households was 71 %. The current
policy anticipates that he family household ratio will continue to decline to 65%. Based on the
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aging population this is an acceptable ratio. This policy does not need modification, with the
exception that the City will use PRC-PSUas a resource.
Population Policy 4 —Average Family Household Size. For purposes of calculating household
formation, the City will use 2.5 as the average household size for family households. This figure shall be
used in maintaining and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. It shall be the responsibility of the City
to periodically monitor and, if necessary, update the average family household size through data provided
by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Comment — This policy does not need modification, with the exception that the City will use PRC-
PSU as a resource.
Papulation Policy S - Non -Family Household Distribution. For purposes of calculating household
formation, the City will use 35% as the percentage of households that are non family households. This
figure shall be used in maintaining and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. It shall be the
responsibility of the City to periodically monitor and, if necessary, update the percentage of family
households through data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Comment — This policy does not need modiftcation, with the exception that the City will use PRC-
PSU as a resource.
Population Policy ti` Average Non -Family Household Size. For purposes of calculating non family
household formation, the City will use 1.85 the as the average household size for non family households.
Thisfigure shall be used in maintaining and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. It shall be the
responsibility of the City to periodically monitor and, if necessary, update the average non family
household size through data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Comment — This policy does not need modification, with the exception that the City will use PRC-
PSU as a resource.
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