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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 9, 2019 CAC MinutesCity of Central Point Citizens Advisory Committee Minutes April 9, 2019 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:03 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Present were: David Painter (chair) Carrie Reed, Cinda Harmes, Robin Stroh Also in attendance were: Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, Stephanie Holtey, Principal Planner, Justin Gindlesperger, Community Planner and Karin Skelton, Planning Secretary. III. MINUTES Cinda Harmes made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 15, 2019 Citizen's Advisory Committee Minutes. Robin Stroh seconded. All members said "aye". Motion passed. IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES No public appearances V. BUSINESS VI. DISCUSSION A. Central Point Hazard Mitigation Plan — 2019 Update Justin Gindlesperger gave an overview of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. He said the City has a plan that was adopted in 2011 and needs to be updated to account for community changes since that time. The Plan evaluates the City's vulnerability to natural hazards and establishes a plan to reduce risk. It identifies three primary hazards; flood, earthquake and severe weather. He said it is necessary for the City to maintain a current plan to retain eligibility for pre and post -disaster federal funding and flood insurance discounts through the community rating system. Mr. Gindlesperger said the update will identify new hazards, changes to the extent of previously identified hazards, and ways to respond to disaster when they do happen. He said wildfires will be added as a hazard in this update. He explained the Mission Statement and Goals of the Plan. He also reviewed the types of flood hazards and different types of earthquakes and severe weather conditions. He said the primary issue in considering the Hazard Mitigation Plan is to identify local CAC Minutes April 9, 2018 Page 2 policies and actions that can be implemented to reduce risk and future losses from hazards. David Painter asked if there were any public comments on the Hazard Mitigation Plan. There were no public comments. B. Residential Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Amendment. Present and discuss two preliminary mapping alternatives for the Residential UGB Amendment. File No. CPA -19001. Applicant: City of Central Point. Ms. Holtey gave an overview of the preliminary mapping alternatives for the Residential Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Amendment. She said the City's last residential UGB amendment occurred in 1983. Since that time, the City has grown substantially and it is expected that the City will continue to grow at a steady rate over the next 20 -years. Based on the Residential Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI), the City doesn't have enough land inside the current UGB to accommodate forecast growth and will need to expand its UGB to provide land supply for residential, park and school needs. She said currently the City is evaluating alternative boundary locations for a residential UGB amendment, including 305 acres for housing, 54 acres of park land and 16 acres for schools. Ms. Holtey explained when considering amendments to the UGB, the City must demonstrate a need for the added land as well as forethought regarding its location. The Urbanization Element establishes a list of locational criteria to be used in evaluating alternative boundary locations. These include: 1. Properties that abut either the City Limits or current UGB; 2. Properties that are greater than 10 acres in size; 3. Properties that abut or are within 500 -ft of basic urban services (i.e. water, sewer, storm water); 4. Properties that are proximate to or include mixed use/pedestrian friendly areas; 5. Compatibility with nearby agricultural uses outside the proposed UGB; 6. Proximity to transportation infrastructure; 7. Lands that have been master planned; 8. Readiness for development; and, 9. Proximity to the City Center using a concentric growth pattern. She presented two alternative boundary locations prepared by staff. She said these represent two possible scenarios based on application of coarse locational criteria. Staff Alternative IA applies the coarse locational criteria addressed in the Urbanization Element but emphasizes inclusion of larger lots, greater than 10 acres. CAC Minutes April 9, 2018 Page 3 She said Staff Alternative 1B applies the coarse locational criteria addressed in the Urbanization Element, but increases the emphasis on small to mid-size parcels with access to services and exception lands in proximity to basic urban services. Ms. Holtey said the alternative boundary locations were presented at the April 2, 2019 Planning Commission meeting. Based on the combined input of the Planning Commission, CAC and the public, a final draft map will be prepared for discussion at the May 7, 2019 Planning Commission meeting. This will allow the Planning Commission to review further comments and input received along with the CAC's recommended changes prior to finalizing the mapping needed for the Residential UGB Amendment application. David Painter asked if there were any public comments. Katy Mallams, Heritage Road. Ms. Mallams asked for confirmation that the UGB amendment would be discussed at the upcoming City Council meeting. Ms. Holtey responded yes, it would be a discussion item at the next City Council Meeting. She said it would not be a public hearing but a discussion item on the agenda. Ms. Mallams asked if there would be public comment taken at that meeting. Mr. Humphrey responded that would be up to the Council. He suggested she request at the beginning of the meeting that she be allowed to comment on this agenda item. The decision would be up to the Council. Ms. Mallams asked if the draft maps might be modified and be different by the time of the public hearings. Ms. Holtey said the drafts were two alternatives derived using the factors adopted by Council using the Urbanization Element. There are limited areas to grow into which are close to the UGB and proximate to services. She explained the purpose of this discussion was to obtain input regarding concerns or preferences for the location of the UGB. The input received from the Planning Commission and the Citizen's Advisory Committee would be presented to the City Council. The Council would consider the alternatives and the input from PC , CAC and Citizen comments and would then direct staff as to how the map should be refined. Ms. Mallams asked how the final map would be decided. Ms. Holtey outlined the process. She said once a final draft map is identified, the City will submit the application to Jackson County and notify the State. It has to be approved by both the State and Jackson County. She said throughout the process there will be joint public hearings with the City of Central Point and Jackson County. She explained that during this process, there could be modifications made. The City Council and the Board of Commissioners will be the ultimate decision makers. Ms. Mallams stated in 2017 residents on Heritage Road signed a petition stating they did not want to be included in the UGB and they presented a concept plan which protected their neighborhood from inclusion. She said she wanted to make sure this CAC Minutes April 9, 2018 Page 4 was in the record. She said they did not want road development to the south of the Taylor West properties. She stated the Heritage Road residents did not want the development to disturb their neighborhood. Jim Brown, Heritage Road. Mr. Brown expressed his desire to join the Taylor West group of landowners. He acknowledged the neighbors to the south did not want to be in the UGB. He said his property borders the Taylor West group and he felt when that area was developed services would be sufficiently close to his property to allow him to annex into the City. Russell Kockx, Grant Road Mr. Kockx said he owns 30 acres by Twin Creeks Crossing. He stated he supported the UGB Amendment and would like to have his property included. He said a few of his neighbors have expressed interest in being in the UGB and he has encouraged them to contact the Planning Department. Tim Higinbotham, Taylor Road Mr. Higinbotham stated he belonged to the Taylor West group of property owners. He said they had a longstanding request to be included in the UGB amendment. He said the services available to the property also included gas which has not been previously mentioned. He said the Taylor West group had access to all services and met the criteria to be included in the UGB amendment. There were no additional public comments. Ms. Holtey stated that currently there was no formal application. Once an application was prepared there would be public hearings which would be noticed and there would be opportunity for citizen input at all the hearings. Additionally Rogue Valley Sewer Services had been provided with the draft maps in order to evaluate their ability to provide service to the areas. Mr. Humphrey said it was important to identify an area for the UGB amendment in order to properly notify residents in those areas being considered. The Committee discussed the two alternative maps. They felt the connectivity and larger lots of option IA was preferable. Mr. Humphrey stated a traffic study and transportation plan would be prepared and would be included in the formal application for the UGB Amendment. Ms. Holtey explained there have been concept plans prepared which include proposed zoning in order to not only meet density requirements but to provide the basis for evaluating traffic impacts. She explained the different zones and types of housing. CAC Minutes April 9, 2018 Page S The Committee said they appreciated the citizen input and would recommend option IA as the preferred choice with the inclusion of larger lots and connectivity. PLANNING UPDATE x There is a proposal to build a combination chiropractic office and urgent care center on the corner of 6th & Pine Streets. x The Brodiart building is continuing construction x There is a new convenience market on S. Front street x The northbound lanes of North Front Street are being paved in preparation for the railroad crossing x The Makers Space should be completed and open in May x The Planning Commission has approved the new fire station on Scenic Avenue VII. MISCELLANEOUS VIII. ADJOURNMENT David Painter declared the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. The foregoing minutes of the April 9, 2019 Citizens Advisory Committee were approved by the Citizens Advisory Committee at its meeting of 2019. Chairman