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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFeb. 6, 2018 PC minutesCity of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 2018 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:04 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners, Mike Oliver, Amy Moore, Tom Van Voorhees, Jim Mock, Craig Nelson, Kay Harrison and John Whiting were present. Also in attendance were: Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, Stephanie Holtey, Principal Planner and Karin Skelton, Planning Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE III. CORRESPONDENCE A letter from the Taylor Road West residents A revision to the draft Concept Plan in the packet was provided by Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director. IV. MINUTES Amy Moore made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 2, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting. John Whiting seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Amy Moore, yes; Jim Mock, yes; John Whiting, yes; Craig Nelson, abstain; Kay Harrison, abstain. Motion passed. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES VI. BUSINESS A. Public Hearing (continuation) to discuss a Conceptual Land Use and Transportation Plan for Urban Reserve Areas CP -5 and CP -6 and to make a recommendation to the City Council. Applicant: City of Central Point. Mike Oliver read the rules governing quasi-judicial procedures. Amy Moore stated she recused herself from the December meeting because she owned property in the area. She said after consideration and review she had no conflict of interest as she is not developing her property. Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 2018 Page 2 Tom Van Voorhees said he had made a visit to the area and had had a conversation with a neighbor who was on the schoolboard and was interested in the possible effects on the schools in the area. He did not believe this would affect his decisions. Amy Moore said she also visited the area and had spoken with friends who lived there. She did not believe this would affect her decisions. Jim Mock said he also drove and walked through the area. He did not believe this would affect his decisions. Mr. Humphrey explained the Regional Planning Process. He said its purpose was to thoughtfully manage urban development and preserve farmland. Mr. Humphrey gave an overview of the Concept Plan. He said the City's Regional Plan Element requires that prior to expansion of the urban growth boundary (UGB) into an urban reserve area (URA) it is necessary to adopt conceptual land use and transportation plans for the affected urban reserve. He explained when the City adopted a Regional Plan Element to its Comprehensive Plan in 2012 it agreed to an average residential zoning density of 6.9 units per gross acre of land. He said the Regional Plan Element established a 50 year land supply and identifies general land use types and percentage distribution. He stressed that even when a property is in the UGB, the City's zoning designation does not affect it unless that property is annexed into the City at the owner's request. He said annexation can only occur if a property is in a UGB and is adjacent to the City limits and it would be a deliberate choice of a property owner. Mr. Humphrey stated that most, but not all of the residents of the southern portion of CP- M would prefer to be left out of the UGB. He said in order to comply with the Regional Plan, the City must assign an urban land use designation to all of the land in the URA and do so using the categories and percentages to which the City and County have agreed. He stated an area of concern had been identified at the area of the anticipated urban/rural interface in CP -6. He said public comments on the CP -5/6 Conceptual Plan were received during the Citizen Advisory Committee (GAC) meetings on October 10th and again on November 14Th some residents sketched their own ideas for conceptual land use plans. These plans were introduced to the Planning Commission at their December meeting. The Commissioners discussed the proposed transportation plan. Mr. Humphrey explained the flood plain impact on CP -5 and Grant Road's proximity to the creek. He added the concept plan included proposed realignment of streets for illustration purposes only. Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 2018 Page 3 Mr. Humphrey said staff has obtained comments from affected agencies including Jackson County, Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, Rogue Valley Sewer Services, the City of Central Point Public Works Department and the Department of Land Conservation and Development. Comments received from citizen input and affected agencies resulted in changes now reflected in the Concept Plan. He said the City is obligated to honor its commitment to the Regional Plan. The Concept Plan is a general guide and the designations the City places on property in this plan do not change the County zoning or force county residents to come into the UGB. Public Hearing was opened Dan and Louise Sakraida Mr. & Mrs. Sakraida stated they were opposed to a road running through their property They added that Mr. & Mrs. Shipley were ill and could not attend the meeting but they also oppose the road as proposed. They asked if the road would be built on their property whether or not they came into the UGB. Mr. Humphrey said that if they never come into the UGB the City would not impose the constructin of a road on their property. Brady Dunn, Oak Pine Way Mr. Dunn asked how the proposed road would be affected should the density change. Mr. Humphrey said that as long as a property was in the County it was subject to County regulations. He added that should a property come into the UGB, a master plan would have to be approved and there would be a public hearing at that time for discussion regarding proposed roads. Mr. Dunn asked how the irrigation ditch would be affected should development occur. Mr. Humphrey stated that Rogue River Valley Irrigation District would work together with the developer on mitigation if necessary. Mr. Dunn asked if the City had consulted with property owners on the placement of the higher density areas proposed on the map. Mr. Humphrey answered that citizen input was taken at public hearings and by mail. The main input had been from the citizens in the south of CP6 who were opposed to higher density development. Sheila McMahon, New Ray Road Ms. McMann said she agreed with Mr. Dunn and she liked the area as it was. She opposed any high density development. Katy Mallams, Heritage Road Ms. Mallams said she was concerned about the impact of development on the existing wells in the area. She also said she would like to see the Concept Plan show the specific area of concern as it would be when development occurred. Stephanie Holtey explained that the area of concern would be considered at each point in the process of any development. Mr. Humphrey added the City would identify the area of concern as including all property in the southern part of CP -6 rather than just a specific strip of land. Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 2018 Page 4 Sheila McMahon, New Ray Road Ms. McMahon said that she agreed with Ms. Mallams and was concerned about the impact on the existing wells. Ms. Holtey said that the area of concern on the map would be changed to incorporate the lower area of CP -6 as a whole to make it more comprehensive rather than simply a line between upper and lower portions of CP -6. The description of the area of concern could also reference specific concerns regarding impact from development. Those would include impact from lights, noise, traffic and groundwater disturbance. Judy Booth, New Ray Road Ms. Booth expressed concern regarding the increased density proposed on her property. Additionally she was concerned about the proposed road alignment and how it might impact the irrigation ditch. She was extremely worried about the wells in the area. Larry Martin, Taylor Road Mr. Martin said he represented the four property owners who made up the Taylor Road West Group. He said the group supported the Plan and said density could be adjusted to incorporate some low density along the racetrack area which separated their properties from the area of concern. The Group thought Grant Road should be realigned to address safety concerns and to provide traffic flow to the activity center on the plan map. Public Hearing Was closed Mr. Humphrey said he thought it was a good idea to include concerns regarding wells in the area of concern. He stressed that this was a concept and City zoning would only come into effect should a property annex into the City. Otherwise the County zoning would remain as it was. Mr. Humphrey stated should the Planning Commission decide to move to recommend this matter to the City Council, he would advise adding the concerns brought up at this meeting be a part of their recommendation. He identified the concerns as: the specific identification of the area of concern; Grant Road realignment, and concerns regarding how the proposed roads would impact property. Kay Harrison made a motion to approve Resolution No.851 approving a Conceptual Land Use and Transportation Plan for Urban Reserve Areas CP -5 and CP -6 and to make a recommendation to the City Council. John Whiting seconded the motion The Commissioners discussed the language regarding the proposed transportation plan which stated that upon inclusion into the UGB the transportation plan would be implemented. Mr. Humphrey said the wording could be changed to state that at the time of inclusion in the UGB the local street network plan, road alignments and transportation improvements would be implemented. He explained that at the time that a portion of the URA came into the UGB it would need to have a traffic analysis and Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 2018 Page 5 master plan associated with it which would go to the Planning Commission and the City Council. Mr. Humphrey explained the densities as set out in the Housing Element and the processes for creating the conceptual plan. Ms. Holtey added that a master plan would include requirements for open space and during the development process there would be opportunity for citizen input. The commissioners asked about adding specific language regarding the area of concern to include impacts on wells and groundwater. Mr. Humphrey explained that staff could revise the Concept plan to modify the language describing the area of concern as the entire portion of CP -6 south of the racetrack, redefine the transportation plan and add specific language regarding the issues in the area of concern. The Commissioners requested Mr. Humphrey state the amendments agreed to in the implementation guidelines. Mr. Humphrey stated the amendments: 1. Amend the area of concern to include all the land south of the racetrack and add language identifying concerns to include groundwater, shallow wells noise and density transitions. This language would state that at the time of UGB amendment, annexation and development, the City shall ensure these issues are addressed and mitigated to minimize and avoid to the extent possible, impacts to residents living in this area. 2. Amend policy statement 6 .2 to say the areas affected by the transportation plan are limited to the areas brought into the UGB. At the time of inclusion into the UGB the local street network plan, road alignments, transportation improvements and jurisdictional transfers identified in that area will be included in the UGB amendment as identified in the UGB conceptual plan . 3. Amend the preferred map to modify the north/south line of Grant Road relocated to the western boundary. The commissioners discussed the proposed roads and identified their preferred transportation plan. Mr. Humphrey said that it would be subject to a traffic analysis prior to any land becoming part of the UGB. Kay Harrison moved to modify the motion to include the amendments. John Whiting seconded the motion. ROLL Call: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Craig Nelson, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, yes; John Whiting, yes; Jim Mock, yes. Motion passed. VII. DISCUSSION Mr. Humphrey acknowledged this was Craig Nelson's last meeting as a Commissioner because he was moving to Medford. Planning Commission Minutes February 6, 2018 Page 6 Current City Projects Update: Smith Crossing has picked up 5 building permits for the apartments on North Haskell. The office Buildings on South Front Street have rectified their issues with the water table. The Pine Street Improvements have hit the halfway point There is a new application for a medical office building on Freeman Court The Land Use element is going to the Counsel this month Don and Tom are going to Portland for recognition of Don and the Housing Element VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS IX. MISCELLANEOUS X. ADJOURNMENT Craig Nelson made a motion to adjourn. Kay Harrison seconded the motion. All members said "aye" Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the February 6, 2018 Planning Commission meeting were approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting on the 3rd day of April, 2018_ Planning Commission Chair