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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC minutes March 5, 2019City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes March 5, 2019 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners, Mike Oliver (chair), Amy Moore, John Whiting, Tom Van Voorhees, and Jim Mock and Kay Harrison were present. Also in attendance were: Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, Stephanie Holtey, Principal Planner, Justin Gindlesperger, Community Planner and Karin Skelton, Planning Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE III. CORRESPONDENCE Memo from City Attorney Sydnee Dreyer regarding hearings process Mr. Humphrey reviewed the noticing requirements for legislative hearings for the Commissioners February 6, 2019 letter from FEMA Ms. Holtey reviewed the letter for the planning commission saying the letter outlined conflict between two federal agencies due to a lawsuit. IV. MINUTES The Commissioners noted the date was incorrect and a typo on page 7. John Whiting made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting with the corrections mentioned. Amy Moore seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Amy Moore, yes; John Whiting, yes; Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Kay Harrison, abstain. Motion passed. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS Planning Commission Meeting March 5, 2019 Page 2 A. Continued public hearing and consideration of the Housing Element (2019- 2019) of the Central Point Comprehensive Plan. Applicant: City of Central Point. File No.: CPA -18005. Mike Oliver read the rules regarding the public hearing. The commissioners had no bias, conflict of interest or ex parte contact to declare Ms. Holtey stated the public hearing for the Housing Element was continued from the February 5, 2019 meeting due to time constraints. Ms. Holtey said the Housing Element includes an analysis of housing needs within the City's urban area over a 20 -year period and addresses the City's capacity to accommodate that need within the existing Urban Growth Boundary. The last Housing Element was adopted in 2017. Since that time, population forecast changes and updated residential buildable lands information has resulted in an increased need for housing for the period 2019-2039. The proposed amendment to the Housing Element addresses these changes and maintains the previously adopted policies without changes. She said Portland State University (PSU) has come out with an updated Population forecast which indicates a 58% increase in population growth. This results in a need for 2887 new dwellings over the next 20 years. This would require 410 buildable acres. The available buildable land within the City is 105 acres. She explained there were three options for the City to meet this need. Change policy to increase efficiency of land use inside the UGB, expand the UGB to provide more residential land or take a hybrid approach. She said the City is taking a hybrid approach. Ms. Holtey reviewed household characteristics including owner occupied vs. renter occupied units, housing age, household size and income and special needs housing. She also reviewed the percentage of households at or below the federal poverty level. She added that the majority of the housing stock in the City was built after 1980 and was considered in good condition. The Commissioners discussed the vacancy rates in the City and the current housing markets. Ms. Holtey said that affordability continued to be an issue. Households spending more than 30% of their income toward housing are considered cost burdened. The City currently has an inventory of 105 buildable acres of residential land. Of the 410 acres needed to satisfy the future demand, a total of 305 new gross acres are needed to supplement the existing inventory. Planning Commission Meeting March S, 2019 Page 3 Ms. Holtey noted that detached single family dwellings were the preferred housing type. She noted that there is flexibility to accommodate this housing type in all zones except the High Density Residential zone. The Commissioners discussed the need for a variety of housing and zoning options. They discussed meeting the density requirements and the public's desire for single family housing. They agreed the need for flexibility was important. Mr. Oliver stated the term "great recession" used throughout the packet information should refer to a specific time frame so as to be clear which market floatation it referred to. Ms. Holtey suggested referring to it as the "great recession of 2008". Ms. Holtey reviewed the 9 Goals and policies of the Housing Element. She said no goals or policies have been changed. She added most of the Housing Element remained as it was in 2017. Moving forward the City is looking to use a hybridized approach, making adjustments to the minimum density allocations to maximize land use efficiency and amending the UGB to bring in the necessary acreage. The Commissioners wondered about incentives to encourage higher density development. Ms. Holtey said that was addressed in the Housing Implementation Plan. The public hearing was opened Larry Martin, Taylor Road Mr. Martin expressed his appreciation for the flexibility in zoning to allow for market fluxuation and housing needs. He acknowledged that detached single family residences were the preferred type of housing. He said he thought the lands brought into the UGB should be zoned with as much flexibility as possible in order to develop to current market demands. The commissioners discussed densities and the fluxuation of housing demands. The public hearing was closed. Amy Moore made a motion to recommend approval the Housing Element (2019-2019) of the Central Point Comprehensive Plan. Chris Richey seconded the motion. The Commissioners discussed the density calculations and number of acres needed. They questioned the use of the minimum density to project development. Ms. Holtey reviewed the calculations used to determine the land need over the next 20 years. She said development could exceed the minimum density, so using that as a base was the most prudent approach. Planning Commission Meeting March S, 2019 Page 4 Mr. Humphrey elaborated on how the zoning allowed for various types of development. He said it is a framework as it would be impossible to know exactly how future housing markets were going to evolve. Ms. Moore added if some of the land did not develop over the next 20 years, it would actually be in the citizens' best interests as it would keep housing costs down because supply would overshadow demand, therefore making housing more affordable. Amy Moore moved to modify her motion to recommend approval of the Housing Element with 2 modifications. 1) Change references to the "great recession" to the "great recession of 2008", and change the title of "New Density" in table 22 to "Minimum Gross Density Requirements". John Whiting seconded. ROLL CALL: Amy Moore, yes; John Whiting, yes; Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Kay Harrison, yes. Motion passed. DISCUSSION A. Residential Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Amendment schedule. Mr. Humphrey reviewed the timeline for the upcoming UGB amendment. He said there would be draft maps to review by both the CAC and the Planning Commission in their next meetings. Additionally staff would introduce the Employment Buildable Lands Inventory and the Economic Element. Planning Update x Dominoes has participated in a pre -application meeting for property on Freeman Court x Snowy Butte Station is continuing development x A building across from the Post Office has been demolished, but no applications have been received regarding that property. x Makers space remodel is progressing well x The Cheese Festival is March 16th and 17th VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS IX. MISCELLANEOUS Planning Commission Meeting March 5, 2019 Page 5 X. ADJOURNMENT Chris Richey made a motion to adjourn. John Whiting seconded the motion. All members said "aye". Meeting was adjourned 8:15 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the March 5, 2019 Planning Commission meeting were approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting on the day of April, 2019. Planning Commission Chair