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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC minutes February 4, 2020City of Central Point Planning Commission Minutes February 4, 2020 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:04 P.M II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Mike Oliver (chair), Tom Van Voorhees, Amy Moore, Pat Smith, Chris Richey and Kay Harrison and Jim Mock were present. Also in attendance were: Tom Humphrey, Community Development Director, Justin Gindlesperger, Community Planner and Karin Skelton, Planning Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE III. CORRESPONDENCE Letter dated January 24, 2020 from Jackson County regarding Grant Road annexation IV. MINUTES Kay Harrison made a motion to approve the January 7, 2020 minutes. Pat Smith seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, abstain; Jim Mock, yes; Chris Richey, yes; Pat Smith, yes; Motion passed. V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES There were no public appearances. VI. BUSINESS A. Public Hearing for a Zone Map Change application. The zoning is proposed for change from Employment Commercial (TOD) to General Commercial (TOD). The 0.99 acres are located in the western portion of the City's downtown corridor. The project Site is identified on the Jackson County Assessor's map as 37-2W-10AA, Tax Lots 6000 and 6100, Zoning Map and Zoning Code Text Amendments; and CPMC 17.65 TOD Districts and Corridors. Planning Commission Chair Mike Oliver stated this item is a public hearing and he read the rules for a quasi-judicial hearing. The commissioners had no conflicts of interest, ex parte contact or bias to declare. Community Development Director Tom Humphrey stated this item was presented to the Planning Commission as a discussion item at the January 7, 2020 meeting. At that time the city was waiting for the traffic analysis to be completed. The Commissioners directed him to proceed with the public hearing as soon as the traffic study was complete. At this time the analysis has been completed and it has been concluded the zone change will add no additional traffic issues. He explained the differences between the Employment Commercial zone and the General Commercial zone stating the General Commercial zone allows manufacturing and sales on the property whereas the Employment Commercial zone only allows retail sales. He said the purpose of this change is to comply with the comprehensive plan, the transportation planning rule and to facilitate expansion of a local business. He said it is compatible with the surrounding area. The commissioners had no questions. Planning Commission Meeting February 4, 2020 Page 2 The public hearing was opened. Craig Nelson, Medford Mr. Nelson said he was the facility maintenance manager of the Rogue Creamery. The Creamery intends to develop the property to expand their business. There were no questions. The public hearing was closed. Mr. Humphrey reviewed the differences in the zones. The Commissioners discussed the various businesses in the area and concluded the change would not affect traffic or existing businesses. Pat Smith made a motion to approve Resolution 878, a zone map change application to change from Employment Commercial (TOD) to General Commercial (TOD). Kay Harrison seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Amy Moore, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Chris Richey, yes; Pat Smith, yes; Motion passed. B. Public Hearing of an Annexation application at 3364 Grant Road to add 3.16 acres of land into the City limits of low density residential development. The property is identified on the Jackson County Assessor's map as 37S 2W 10 BC Tax Lot 2200. Applicant: WL Moore Construction, Inc. Agent: Herb Farber. File No Annex -19001. Approval Criteria: ORS 222.125 (Annexation by consent for all owners of land and majority of electors): Proclamation of Annexation as well as CPMC 1.20 Annexation Procedures. Mike Oliver said the rules for a quasi-judicial hearing remained as previously stated. Amy Moore said she was a principal at WL Moore Construction, Inc. and recused herself. There were no other conflicts of interest, bias or ex parte contact declared. Mr. Humphrey said this application is to annex land from the UGB and will increase the low density residential inventory. The property is 3.16 acres located at 3664 Grant Road and is a single tax lot. Including the Right of Way the annexed property will total 3.44 acres. There is an irrigation pond on the site which will be addressed at the time of development. He explained the city cannot evaluate the property until it is annexed. He gave examples of other subdivisions that had originally contained ponds and wetlands and how those had been developed in the past. Mr. Humphrey referred to the letter from Jackson County. He said the original submittal for the annexation included a site plan showing a subdivision. He said the County provided comments regarding roads, traffic and infrastructure. Those issues would be addressed at the time a tentative plat was submitted. At this time the only issue was annexation. He added the property would be zoned R-1-10 which was low density. He added Public Works has indicated there are sufficient services in proximity to the property. Mike Oliver asked Chris Richey to read the County's letter into the record. Mr. Richey did so. Mr. Humphrey explained how the jurisdiction of the roads would change at the time of the UGB amendment. Amy Moore Ms. Moore stated she was a principal with WL Moore Construction and would be happy to answer any questions. She reviewed the proposed plans stating there were mature trees on the property and they would retain as many as possible. Planning Commission Meeting February 4, 2020 Page 3 Public Hearing was opened. Daniel Coontz, Blue Heron Dr. Mr. Coontz said he was very concerned about the development of that property. He said there were two easements on his property and he wanted more information about utility construction. He was upset that there would be trees removed. He also wanted information regarding the pond on the property. Robin Garnica, Mendolia Way Ms. Garnica said her property is on the east side of the subject property and is lower than the subject property. She was concerned about drainage and how that was going to be handled. She also asked for information regarding the R-1-10 zone Mr. Humphrey explained the annexation is the first step in the process. The development would come at a later date and would be a duly noticed public hearing and concerns regarding development would be appropriate at that time. The applicant would then be able to demonstrate how these issues will be addressed. He said there would be a public hearing on this annexation at the City Council meeting on February 13, 2020 and everyone was welcome to attend. The commissioners clarified the annexation was only to decide if the application met the criteria to bring the land into the city limits and did not address any other issues. Mr. Coontz asked if Ms. Moore was a member of the Planning Commission and if that was a conflict. Mike Oliver said she was but she had recused herself and would not vote on this application. Chris Richey made a motion to recommend approval of the annexation application at 3364 Grant Road to add 3.16 acres of land into the City limits of low density residential development. Pat Smith seconded the motion. The commissioners discussed the annexation process and noticing requirements. Several members of the audience expressed concern about negative impacts on surrounding properties. Roll Call: Tom Van Voorhees, yes; Kay Harrison, yes; Jim Mock, yes; Chris Richey, yes; Pat Smith, yes; Motion passed. VII. DISCUSSION Hazard Mitigation Plan update Community planner Justin Gindlesperger said this update is a review of the risk assessment portion of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. He said the purpose of the plan is to prepare the city and its residents to be able to recover quickly from any loss or damage. He said the risk assessment process includes identification of hazards, assessment of vulnerability and risk analysis. The hazards the city is subject to are earthquake, flood, wildfire, severe weather, drought, volcanic eruptions and landslides. He said vulnerability is assessed by evaluating the overlap between natural hazards and community assets such as people, economy, built environment and natural environment. The process of analyzing risk takes into account exposure analysis, historical analysis and scenario analysis. He provided examples of each type of analysis. He then Planning Commission Meeting February 4, 2020 Page 4 showed how each hazard is ranked (high, medium or low risk) and which ones the city would be most susceptible to. The commissioners discussed the different hazards. Mr. Gindlesperger stated the next steps will be to draft mitigation strategies and action items. He hoped the plan would be completed by summer. He said after the plan has been approved by the City, it would need to be approved by the State and FEMA. B. Planning Update • Central Point Station at Twin Creeks. It is a mixed use building with commercial use on the first floor and residential on the upper floors. • Domino's Pizza is moving ahead with the lot line adjustment for the property on Freeman Court VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS IX. MISCELLANEOUS X. ADJOURNMENT Tom Van Voorhees moved to adjourn the meeting. Pat Smith seconded the motion. All members said "aye". Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Planning Commission Chair