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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 23, 2018 CAC minutesCity of Central Point Citizens Advisory Committee Minutes October 23, 2018 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:03 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Present were: David Painter (chair), Larry Martin, Pat Smith, Cinda Harmes, Cameron Noble. Sam Inkley was absent. Also in attendance were: Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director and Karin Skelton, Planning Secretary. III. MINUTES Cameron Noble made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2018. Pat Smith seconded the motion. All members said "aye". Motion approved. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES — NONE V. BUSINESS I. DISCUSSION A. Consideration of a Comprehensive Plan and Zoning (map) Change proposal for the properties in the Community Commercial land use designation and the C -2(M) Zoning District. Applicant: City of Central Point. File No.: ZC-18006. Approval Criteria: CPMC 17.96 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and CPMC 17.10, Zoning Map and Zoning Code Text Amendments. David Painter explained the purpose of the Citizen's Advisory Committee. He gave an overview of the discussion item for the meeting and explained the procedures for citizen participation. He read the procedural rules for the meeting. Cinda Harmes acknowledged that she was acquainted with a resident of the C -2(M) district. Mr. Humphrey said the C -2(M) district consisted of 33 tax lots totaling 12 acres. Six of those tax lots are owned by the School District and comprise 6.7 acres. He said any changes made to the zoning would need to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He reviewed the study area and the surrounding zoning. CAC Minutes October 23, 2018 Page 2 Mr. Humphrey explained the C -2(M) district was created in 1993 and was intended to enhance Central Point's attractiveness as a location for private medical practices and other health facilities that might be directly or indirectly related to hospital -type activities. There was a Central Point hospital at that time that gave rise to this zone and the residential property surrounding it was anticipated to be used for medical offices, clinics, etc. but this never really occurred. The old hospital building owned by Asante was recently purchased by Central Point School District #6 with the intention of adding to their elementary school facilities. The City received a letter from the School's legal counsel asking the City to consider re- designating/rezoning the school property. He outlined some options for rezoning: A: The existing Community Commercial land use and C -2(M) Commercial Medical District zoning has been designated a C2M Land Use Study Area because there are no longer any active medical facilities that this zoning will facilitate. New property owners have requested that the City initiate a zone change to allow the use of old medical buildings for educational purposes. If the land that once housed medical uses is changed there is also the question whether the abutting properties should also be changed. Normally homes that are located in a commercial zoning district are considered legally non -conforming uses. In this case the C -2(M) zoning district permits residential uses so property owners have not generally had difficulty refinancing their homes B: Rezone of all the C -2M area to R-1, Residential Single -Family District. This would make the single family residences consistent and compatible with the surrounding low density residential zoning. However, given the School District's stated plans for their new property, the R-1 zoning would not permit kindergartens or nursery schools. The R-1 district does permit public schools, parks and recreation facilities; churches; parochial and private schools. C: Rezone all the C -2M area to a combination of R-1, Residential Single -Family District and Civic zoning. The school property could all be rezoned Civic in this scenario. This would make the single family residences consistent and compatible with the surrounding residential zoning and would allow the school district to develop uses that are permitted in the Civic zoning district. Civic use types include public and private kindergarten as well as elementary, middle schools, colleges and trade schools . Mr. Humphrey said land use changes should not have any significant impact on public facilities currently in place. Additionally there would be no change in traffic conditions. He reviewed the permitted uses in each of the proposed zones. Mr. Humphrey said the property could have both residential and Civic zoning. Civic would be good for the school district and residential zoning more desirable for property owners. Currently all school property but one in the City is zoned civic. He said the City will initiate the zone change for the benefit of all property owners. No one would have to pay to change their zone. CAC Minutes October 23, 2018 Page 3 The meeting was opened for public comment. Judy Randall She felt the R-1-6 zoning would benefit the homeowners the best. The committee asked what the zone was prior to the C -2(M) change. Mr. Humphrey said it was residential. Mr. Humphrey clarified that the R-1-6 zone would be the most compatible with the size of the existing tax lots. He explained the School District was exploring the idea of using the existing buildings on their property for centralized kindergartens so as to increase the capacity of the existing elementary schools. They discussed the implications of making the entire area residential. Mr. Humphrey said that would limit options for the School District. They continued to discuss different kinds of schools and what would be best for the School District as opposed to what would benefit the residents most. James Weathers Mr. Weathers asked if changing the residential zoning to R-1-6 would increase taxes. Mr. Humphrey explained taxes were based on assessed value of the home and would not be increased because of the zone change. Mr. Weathers said he was in favor of the Civic zoning on the school property. Mr. Humphrey said he thought a combination of Civic and R-1-6 would be the most beneficial zoning for all concerned. He added that there had been minimal response to the notices which had been sent to property owners. Cameron Noble made a motion to recommend to Planning Commission and City Council in favor of Civic zoning for the School District property and a zoning of R-1-6 for residential property. Cinda Harmes seconded the motion. All members said aye. Motion approved. VII. MISCELLANEOUS Planning update The Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for the Housing Needs Assessment. There will be some changes to the CAC. Caitlyn Butler has moved and Larry Martin and Sam Inkley may resign due to possible conflicts of interest regarding property they own that may be affected by the UGB Amendment. The railroad crossing is expected to be completed by early 2019. The Brodiart buildings on South Front Street are almost completed The Makers Space in the Crater Iron building is obtaining building permits CAC Minutes October 23, 2018 Page 4 The Pear Valley assisted living is almost done Smith Crossing apartments have obtained permits for two more buildings VIII. ADJOURNMENT Cinda Harmes moved to adjourn. Larry Martin seconded the motion. All parties said aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the October 23, 2018 citizens Advisory committee were approved by the Citizens Advisory committee at its meeting of January 15, 2018. Chairman CAC Minutes October 23, 2018 Page 5