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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 9-5-17City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2017 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:04 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners, Mike Oliver, Tom Van Voorhees, John Whiting, Craig Nelson, and Kay Harrison were present. Also in attendance were: Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, Stephanie Holtey, Community Planner, Molly Bradley, Community Planner, and Karin Skelton, Planning Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE III. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from Fair Housing Council IV. MINUTES Tom Van Voorhees noted that John Pastorino's name was misspelled on pg. 11 of the minutes. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the August 1, 2017 Minutes as corrected. Craig Nelson Seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Amy Moore, yes; Craig Nelson, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; John Whiting, yes. Motion passed. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES None VI. BUSINESS A. Consideration of Resolution No. 844 approving the Housing Element, City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan. (File No. CPA- 17004, Applicant: City of Central Point) Community Development DirectorTom Humphrey said that the Commissioners had heard the Housing Element previously and this was to refine and correct some clerical errors. He enumerated the changes and stated that the information contained in the Housing Element would be used to update the Urban Growth Boundary, addressing housing affordability and housing types and densities. Planning Commission Minutes September S, 2017 Page 2 Mr. Humphrey clarified that the current Housing Element would be the basis for any decisions until this update was adopted. Amy Moore Made a motion recommending approval of Resolution No. 844 approving the Housing Element, City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan. John Whiting seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Craig Nelson, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, yes; John Whiting, yes. Motion passed. B. Public Hearing - Consideration of a Class "C" Variance to the maximum density standard in the R-1-6 zoning district as necessary to partition a 0.22 acre site into two (2) parcels. The project site is located at 765 Ash Street, which has frontage on both Ash and Chestnut Street. The property is identified on the Jackson County Assessor's Map as 37S 2W 11BA, Tax Lot 600. Applicant: Bryan and Lisa Herrmann. Mike Oliver read the rules of procedure governing a quasi-judicial hearing. There was no conflict, ex parte contact or bias on the part of the Commissioners. John Whiting said that he had looked the property up on the Jackson County website and Tom Van Voorhees stated he had driven by the property. Stephanie Holtey said that the Applicant is requesting approval of a Class C Variance to the maximum density standard in the R-1-6 zone as necessary to obtain final plat approval to partition a 0.22 acre lot into two parcels. The property has previously received tentative plan approval subject to conditions addressing density and agency requirements. The tentatively approved parcels are within the minimum/maximum range for lot size and width, but exceed the maximum density standard in the R-1-6 zone. The requested variance would increase density commensurate with the minimum lot size allowed in the R-1-6 zone. The project site is a through -lot with frontage on both Ash and Chestnut Street. Per the tentative plan, the through lot will be split so each parcel will have frontage on a public street consistent with residential development permitted in the R-1-6 zone and most surrounding properties. Based on the Applicant's Findings and the Planning Department supplemental Findings, staff recommends the variance is justified on the basis that it complies with CPMC 17.13.500(C) variance criteria and is necessary to permit reasonable and permitted single family residential development that would otherwise be prohibited by strict application of the maximum density standard. Ms. Holtey said the Class "C" Variance application is in compliance with the criteria set forth in Chapter 17.13.500(C) of the Central Point Municipal Code Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2017 Page 3 Public Hearing Opened Applicants Lisa and Bryan Hermann The Applicants stated that the staff report was very complete and they offered to answer any questions the Commissioners had. Tom Van Voorhees asked if there would be construction of the sidewalk on Chestnut Street. Applicant responded that the lot next door had a sidewalk that ended at their property so they would be extending the sidewalk the length of their property. They noted that there were no existing sidewalks on Ash Street. Public Hearing Closed Craig Nelson made a motion to approve the Class "C" Variance to the maximum density standard in the R-1-6 zoning district as necessary to partition a 0.22 acre site into two (2) parcels. The project site is located at 765 Ash Street, which has frontage on both Ash and Chestnut Street. Amy Moore seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Craig Nelson, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, yes; John Whiting, yes. Motion passed. C. Public Hearing - Annexation of 3428 and 3470 Chicory Lane comprising 3.64 acres. This application is accompanied by a comprehensive plan amendment and a zone change which will be considered separately. It is identified on the Jackson County Assessor's map as 37 2W 11C, Tax Lots 8300 and 8400. Applicant: Bob Fellows; Agent: CSA Planning, Ltd. Planning Commission Chair Mike Oliver stated that the quasi-judicial procedures applied as previously stated. There was no conflict, Ex Parte Contact or bias on the part of the Commissioners. Tom Van Voorhees stated he had driven by the property. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey said the applicant would like to bring his property into the City and develop it for residential purposes. The property must be annexed in order to consider land use amendment, a zone change and subsequent development. He said the Planning Department sent a letter inviting area property owners to participate in this annexation. The two immediate properties that are still in the County have elected not to participate. The subject property is adjacent to the city limits along some property lines and the property owner has consented in writing to the annexation. Mr. Humphrey stated that the application complied with all annexation criteria. Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2017 Page 4 Jay Harland, Applicant's Agent Mr. Harland stated that the annexation application met all the criteria and he requested that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the application. Public Hearing opened No comments Public Hearing Closed. The Commissioners asked what would happen if the property was used for a purpose not allowed by the City's zoning when it was annexed. Mr. Humphrey responded that there was an agreement with Jackson County wherein the City would be advised and asked for comments should the county receive an application with regard to the property. At that time the City could express any objections. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the Annexation of 3428 and 3470 Chicory Lane comprising 3.64 acres. Amy Moore seconded the motion. The commissioners had no comments or questions. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Craig Nelson, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, yes; John Whiting, yes. Motion passed. Mike Oliver stated that the Planning Commission would hear item no. "E" next and then item "D" at the request of Community Development Director Tom Humphrey. E. Public Hearing — Consideration of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Clarification for two (2) parcels totaling 3.64 acres at 3428 and 3470 Chicory Lane, from Jackson County land use designation Industrial to Central Point land use designation Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Corridor, and identified on the Jackson County Assessor's map as 37 2W 11C, Tax Lots 8300 and 8400. Applicant: Bob Fellows; Agent: CSA Planning, Ltd. Planning Commission Chair Mike Oliver stated that the quasi-judicial procedures applied as previously stated. There was no conflict, Ex Parte Contact or bias on the part of the Commissioners. Tom Van Voorhees stated he had driven by the property. Molly Bradley said the Applicant has requested a Comprehensive Plan amendment/clarification in preparation for a subsequent zone change application for the above referenced Property. The application is filed concurrently with an application for annexation and an application for a zone change. 1 Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2017 Page 5 Ms. Bradley stated that in accordance with the City/County Urban Growth Boundary Management Agreement , the Property retains its County land use and zoning designations until annexation into the City. She stated the purpose of this application is to assure that the zone change will remain in compliance with the land use designation on the comprehensive plan map. She explained the existing conventional zoning designations remain in the TOD Corridor as underlying zones, and TOD designations represent optional standards that could be applied to development at the property owner's discretion. The TOD Corridor allows a broad range of land uses, including medium density and multi -family residential, commercial and industrial uses. The Applicant is requesting that the Property maintain the land use designation of TOD Corridor when it is annexed, but apply a different zoning district than what is currently planned. To ensure that the proper procedures are followed, the Applicant submitted an application for Comprehensive Plan Amendment to clarify that the subsequent zone change is acceptable under the land use designations. The Applicant is requesting a zone change from TOD-MMR/R-3 to TOD-LMR/R-2, which is consistent with the allowed uses within the TOD-Corridor. Ms. Bradley said that the application complied with the approval criteria and is consistent with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Comprehensive Plan. There are adequate services and transportation networks available. Kay Harrison asked about the letter from The Fair Housing Council and the reference to Goal 10. Ms. Bradley replied that there were no issues with goal 10 as this application is to assure that the zone change is compliant with the comprehensive plan map. Jay Harland Mr. Harland said the application was precautionary so as to make certain the zone change complied with the comprehensive plan. He explained to the Commissioners the reason for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment was to clarify that the text of the TOD Corridor does not conflict with the requested zoning. As it reads now, the wording is ambiguous. He asked the Planning Commission to recommend approval of the application. Public Hearing Opened Vivian Grissom Ms. Grissom said she has lived on Chicory lane for 50 years. She expressed her concerns regarding a current water drainage problem. She asked what the applicant would do in order to prevent causing additional drainage problems on her property. Kay Harrison asked Stephanie Holtey what the City would do to address these types of issues with new development. Ms. Holtey said the development process does address drainage on project sites and the applicants were required to do the engineering work to identify any solutions necessary. Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2017 Page 6 Jay Harland Mr. Harland said that the requested zone change would have less impervious surface requirements than some others. Also that Haskell Street was expected to be extended to Beall Lane and the City would be working on storm drainage when that happened. He added that they were aware of the current problems in that area. Public Hearing Closed Amy Moore made a motion to approve Resolution no. 845 forwarding a favorable recommendation to the City Council to approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Clarification for two (2) parcels totaling 3.64 acres at 3428 and 3470 Chicory Lane, from Jackson County land use designation Industrial to Central Point land use designation Transit Oriented Development Corridor. Kay Harrison seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, abstain; Craig Nelson, yes; Kay Harrison, yes, Amy Moore, yes, John Whiting, yes. Motion passed. Mike Oliver declared a 5 minute break at 8:10 p.m. The Meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. D. Public Bearing — Consideration of a Zone (map) Change application from TOD Corridor Medium -Mix Residential (TOD-MMR) to TOD Corridor Low -Mix Residential (TOD — LMR) for 3.64 acres of property located at 3428 and 3470 Chicory Lane. The property is identified on the Jackson County Assessor's map as 37 2W 11C, Tax Lots 8300 and 8400. Applicant: Bob Fellows; Agent: CSA Planning, Ltd. Planning Commission Chair Mike Oliver stated that the quasi-judicial procedures applied as previously stated. There was no conflict, ex parte contact or bias on the part of the Commissioners. Tom Van Voorhees stated he had driven by the property. Tom Humphrey explained the procedures and notification requirements of DLCD and various affected agencies for comprehensive plan and zone change applications. He said the Applicant has requested a minor Zone Change for property that is in the UGB but has not yet been annexed into the City. This application was submitted concurrently with an application for Annexation and Comprehensive Plan Amendment. He stated that in considering the zone change there were several criteria that needed to be considered. Comprehensive Land Use Plan Compatibility 2. Committed Residential Density Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2017 Page 7 3. Traffic Impact Analysis Mr. Humphrey said the zone change is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. He added the Applicant had done a traffic study and the zone change to decrease density requirements will not have an appreciable impact on traffic. Additionally, there are adequate public services and transportation networks are available to serve the Property at the highest density of use. Mr. Humphrey explained that as this was a minor amendment it needed to only be consistent with the CPMC Comprehensive Plan, however in response to the letter from the Fair Housing Counsel the City is providing additional evidence from the buildable lands inventory and proposed Housing Element to analyze the impact of the proposed zone change. He said the City would provide the revised staff report to the Fair Housing Council and if they continue to have concerns, they have the opportunity to address them at the Council meeting. Public Hearing Opened Jay Harland Mr. Harland said that staff had provided all the criteria for the zone change and requested that the Planning Commission approve the application. He added that the zone change will allow development that the community wants and needs. Tom Van Voorhees asked whether the houses would be finished prior to the railroad crossing completion. Mr. Harland responded that it would probably be completed within two years. Public Hearing Closed Tom Van Voorhees made a motion to approve Resolution 846, per the revised staff report, approving a Zone (map) Change application from TOD Corridor Medium -Mix Residential (TOD-MMR) to TOD Corridor Low -Mix Residential (TOD — LMR) for 3.64 acres of property located at 3428 and 3470 Chicory Lane. Kay Harrison Seconded. Roll Call: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Craig Nelson, yes; Kay Harrison, yes, Amy Moore, yes, John Whiting, yes. Motion passed VII. DISCUSSION IX. MISCELLANEOUS Tom Humphrey made an announcement that Molly Bradley was leaving to attend graduate school and this would be her last meeting. Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2017 Page 8 X. ADJOURNMENT Kay Harrison made a motion to adjourn. Tom Van Voorhees seconded. All members said "aye". Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the September 5, 2017 Planning Commission meeting were approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting on the '716' day of November, 2017. Planning Commission Chair