HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 851 - Acceptance of CP-5 & CP-6 Concept PlansPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 851
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONCEPTUAL
LAND USE PLAN AND CONCEPTUAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE URBAN RESERVE
AREAS DESIGNATED AS CP -5 AND CP -6
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2012 by Ordinance No. 1964 the City Council adopted City of Central Point
Regional Plan Element; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Regional Plan Sections 4.1.7 and 4.1.8 (Performance Indicators) prior to, or in
conjunction with, the expansion of an urban growth boundary the City shall adopt both a Conceptual
Transportation Plan and a Conceptual Land Use Plan for the Urban Reserve Area (URA); and
WHEREAS, the City is preparing to expand its Urban Growth Boundary into CP -6 and has prepared the
necessary Conceptual Transportation Plan and Conceptual Land Use Plan (the "Concept Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the Concept Plan, as illustrated in Exhibit "A", has been determined to comply with all applicable
performance indicators identified in Section 4.1 of the Regional Plan Element.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Central Point Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 851, does hereby accept, and forward to the City Council, a recommendation to approve the
Concept Plan for CP -5/6 as per attached Exhibit "A".
PASSED by the Planning Commission and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 6th day of
February, 2018.
Approved by me this 6th day of February, 2018
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: File No. CP -17001
CENTRAL
POINT
STAFF REPORT
February 6, 2018
Planning Department
Tom Humphrey,AICP,
Community Development Director
Public Hearing 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.
STAFF SOURCE:
Tom Humphrey AICP, Community Development Director
BACKGROUND:
The City's Regional Plan Element includes a provision 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. The City received a request to add parts of URA, CP -6 to the City's UGB in order to create additional housing.
The City Council responded to this request by passing a Resolution of Intent to initiate a UGB Amendment. Since that
time city staff has prepared a combined conceptual plan for URAs CP -5 and CP -6 and we have also updated the Central
Point Housing Element and the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
City staff conducted two public meetings at the Citizen's Advisory Committee in order to receive land owner input about
future land uses and to finalize a concept plan that satisfies the requirements of the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional
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When the City adopted a Regional Plan Element to its Comprehensive Plan in 2012 it agreed to a residential/
employment/park land split in the Regional Plan (76%, 4% and 18% respectively). The City also agreed to an average
residential zoning density of 6.9 units per gross acre of land. The City is bounded on the north and the west by important
farm land and therefore Central Point was expected to plan wisely and efficiently when creating concept plans. Once the
Concept Plan is accepted and approved by the City Council it will be used in applications for UGB Amendments with
Jackson County and the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD).
ISSUES:
Public Comment on the CP -5/6 Conceptual Plan was received during the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings on
October 10" and again on November 14th. A number of county residents interacted with City staff and some residents
sketched their own ideas for conceptual land use plans. These plans were introduced to the Planning Commission at their
December meeting. The original staff concept and various citizen alternatives resulted in a final planning staff alternative
which was intended to reflect CAC and citizen consensus. That alternative is described as follows and is illustrated below:
Concept Plan Land Use Map (CAC)
This rendering was revised from the staff s original proposal and shows land use areas in larger masses with less specific
relationships to tax lots. The circulation plan is changed with new collector streets limited to the north with intentional
connections to the Twin Creeks development. Park areas are generalized using circles until the new Parks Master Plan can
be revised and the tax lots in CP -5/6 identified for better park placement. An open space buffer is shown in the southern
most park circle to reflect the wishes of county residents and CAC consensus. High density residential land uses
(apartments, mixed uses, etc.) are introduced along Grant and Taylor Roads. Medium density residential land uses in the
southeast corner of this URA were changed to low density land uses to better represent the low density county zoning.
Agricultural buffers are shown and would be implemented on the borders and the farm interfaces of this URA.
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There is a strong sentiment by the majority but not all of those who reside or have property south of the old County Race
Track that they would prefer to be left out of the UGB and not have new residents around them driving through their rural
neighborhood. It's likely that the completion of the new Twin Creeks Railroad Crossing later this year will improve
vehicle circulation now and in the future but this will be the subject of traffic analysis at the time of UGB Amendment.
At the direction of the Planning Commission staff obtained comments from affected agencies including Jackson County,
Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RVMPO), Rogue Valley Sewer Services (RVSS), the City of Central
Point Public Works and the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD). Comments were received in
writing and orally during conferences with some agencies. Comments received resulted in changes now reflected in the
Concept Plan (Attachment A) which has been redistributed to Jackson County and the RVMPO for follow-up review. The
maps shown below illustrate land use changes dictated by a closer review of the performance indicators that the City is
subject to in the Regional Plan. These performance indicators, staff s findings and conclusions can be found in
Attachment A starting at Page 15 of 22.
Perhaps the most critical of the performance indicators is the City's Target Residential Density of 6.9 units per gross acre
(Pages 16-18 of 22). Planning staff analyzed committed residential densities using a variation of the CAC concept shown
below and came up with only a 6.2 unit per acre total. Consequently some land use densities were increased along Taylor
Road and south of the old County Race Track to bring the total to 6.9 units per gross acre. Planning staff also created a
separate Transportation Concept Plan (below) to illustrate and explain new road extensions/connections.
Changes to the Concept Plan were made with the understanding that some people would be unhappy with the outcome
and that it would seem that public input is being ignored. I will remind the Commission that; 1) the City is obligated to
honor its commitment to the Regional Plan, 2) the Concept Plan is a general guide, and 3) 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.
Staff has also received additional written input from County residents, conducted meetings and answered questions at the
counter and over the phone. Agency and resident comments can be found in Attachment B. Staff has identified an area of
concern below the old County Race Track. Residents living within the southern portion of CP -6A have expressed concern
about the impacts of potential future development immediately north of the Area of Concern boundary. Specific concerns
include noise, lighting, view obstruction and nuisance conditions arising from new urban development. Staff has
developed some policies in Attachment A (Page 5 of 22) for the Commission to consider in their recommendation.
Management agreements with Jackson County are typically used to address issues in the urban -rural interface.
CONCLUSION:
This item is returning to the Planning Commission after having received additional input from public agencies and private
citizens and after staff conducted more analysis of the plan's compliance with regionally accepted performance measures.
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 agreed (Attachment A). The average
residential density (6.9 units/acre) to which the City committed is met in the land use concept map. The Performance
Indicators serve as findings that support the concept plan. City land use designations only become effective at the time of
a UGB Amendment and only then when they are initiated at the request of property owners. Once the new Parks Master
Plan is revised, the City will have a better idea about the number, size and characteristic of the parks that are needed and
these can also be worked out at the time of a UGB Amendment.
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EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment "A — Grant Road Area Concept Plan draft for CP -5/6"
Attachment "B — Agency/Citizen Input"
Attachment "C - Planning Commission Resolution No. 851"
ACTION:
Conduct a public hearing and discuss the draft Conceptual Plan and 1) support it as presented; or 2) support it
with revisions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution No. 851 forwarding a favorable recommendation to the City Council to approve the CP -5/6
Concept Plan.
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ATTACH?r9ZNT "-A."
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GRANT ROAD AREA
CONCEPT PLAN
A CONCEPTUAL LAND USE AND
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CP -5/6
AN URBAN RESERVE AREA OF THE CITY OF
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City of Central Point
Adopted by City Council Resolution No. , March, 2018
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PART 1. INTRODUCTION
As part of the Regional Plan Element' it is required that the City prepare and adopt for each
of its eight (8) Urban Reserve Areas (URAs) a Conceptual Land Use Plant and a Conceptual
Transportation Plan 3prior to or in conjunction with an Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)
amendment within a given URA. This document addresses both conceptual plans, which are
collectively referred to as the CP -5/6 Concept Plan ('Concept Plan'). Figure 1 illustrates CP -
5/6's relationship to the City and the other URAs.
the monitoring and implementation process. The Concept Plan also provides the basis for
collaborating with the Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, applicable
irrigation districts, Jackson County and other affected agencies. The areas of CP -5 and CP -6
are combined in this document given their proximity to one another and because of CP -5's
small size.
1 City of Central Point Ordinance 1964
z City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan, Regional Plan Element, Section 4.1 Performance Indicators,
subsection 4.1.7
3 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan, Regional Plan Element, Section 4.1 Performance Indicators,
subsection 4.1.8
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the monitoring and implementation process. The Concept Plan also provides the basis for
collaborating with the Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, applicable
irrigation districts, Jackson County and other affected agencies. The areas of CP -5 and CP -6
are combined in this document given their proximity to one another and because of CP -5's
small size.
1 City of Central Point Ordinance 1964
z City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan, Regional Plan Element, Section 4.1 Performance Indicators,
subsection 4.1.7
3 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan, Regional Plan Element, Section 4.1 Performance Indicators,
subsection 4.1.8
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The concept plan is a general land use guide prepared in accordance with the City's Regional
Plan Element. It does not address compliance with the Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning
Goals or the applicability of land use planning law. These items will be appropriately
addressed as all or part of the URA is proposed for inclusion in the City's Urban Growth
Boundary. Annexation, zoning, site plan approval, and ultimately development are intended
to be guided with the Concept Plan in mind.
The Concept Plan illustrates the City's basic development program for CP -5/6; which is
presented in Part 2 of this document. The remainder of the document (Part 3) is dedicated
to providing background information used in preparation of the Concept Plan, including
findings of compliance with the land use distribution and applicable Performance Indicators
in the City's Regional Plan Element.
In summary the Concept Plan has been prepared in acco-rdance with the City's Regional Plan
Element and Jackson County's Regional Plan including all applicable performance indicators
set forth in these documents. The development concept for CP -5/6 compliments and
supports local and regional objectives relative to land use distribution, target residential
densities and needed transportation corrittors identified in the Greater Bear Creek Valley
Regional Plan.
PART 2. THE CONCEPT PLAN
The long-term plan for CP 5/6 is to satisfy Central Point's future growth needs and to
serve as an urban -rural interface between town and country, maintaining the City's
unique identity. The area is currently occupied by small. farms and home sites which are
generally west of the current city limits on Grant Road. The Concept Plan is comprised of
two elements:
a. Conceptual Land Use Plan (`Land Use Plan')
The purpose of the Land Use Plan is to demonstrate how target residential
densities will be met in the future and how the conceptual land uses will be
consistent with general land use distribution in the Regional Plan. The
City's Regional Plan Element identifies land use types in general as
residential, employment, parks and open space, with a percentage
distribution for each.
The percentages agreed to in CP -5/6 are residential (76%), employment
(4%) and open space/park (20%). Employment land can include two
categories in this case: commercial and civic. The Concept Plan for CP -5/6
refines these allocations by aligning them with the appropriate
Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning designations in the City's
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Comprehensive Plan. Those designations are illustrated in Figure 2a, and
tabulated in Table 1 as follows:
Residential. The Comprehensive Plan's residential designation is
intended to 'provide an adequate supply of housing to meet the
diverse needs of the City's current and projected households'.
Land Use is broken down into three categories.
• Low Residential;
Medium Residential; and
• High Residential
ii. Employment. The Comprehensive Plan's commercial
designation is intended to actively promote a strong, diversified
and sustainable local economy that reinforces Central Point's
`small town feel', family orientation and enhanced quaYity of
life. Civic uses and convenience centers meet immediate needs
in neighborhoods and reduce out of area vehicle trips.
iii. Parks and Open Space. This Comprehensive Plan designation is
consistent with agricultural buffering in the Regional Plan
Element and allows for the continued use and improvement of
irrigation systems and natural drainage. It also provides
opportunities for passive recreational/open space use.
Table 1 Proposed Land Use Zoning by Acreage
b. Conceptual Transportation Plan (`Transportation Plan')
The regionally significant transportation documents affecting CP -5/6 are
the Central Point Transportation System Plan (TSP) and the Rogue Valley
Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The Concept Plan acknowledges these
plans (Figure 2b, CP -5/6 Concept Plan) and includes policies that encourage
the thoughtful development of the URA and surrounding properties.
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c. Implementation Guidelines
The following guidelines are intended to serve as future action items
Policy CP -5/6.1 Land Use: At time of inclusion in the City's urban growth
boundary (UGB) the property will be shown on the City's General Land
Use Plan Map as illustrated in the CP -5/6 Concept Plan, Figure 2a.
Policy CP -5/6.2 Transportation: At time of inclusion in the City's urban
growth boundary the local street network plan, road alignments and
transportation improvements and jurisdictional transfers identified in
the Conceptual Transportation Plan and in other state and local plans
and agreements will be implemented.
Policy CP -5/6.3 Urban Reserve Management Agreement (URMA) and
Urban Growth Boundary Management Agreement (UGBMA): The City
will periodically revisit mutual agreements with Jackson County in order
to address the proliferation of 'cannabis grows' in proximity to urban
residential land uses and the impact of new urban development upon
existing/established 'county' neighborhoods. The City and County will
continue to coordinate lard'use activity within planning boundaries.
Policy CP -5/6.4: Committed Residential` Density: Upon UGB Expansion
into CP -5/6 the county zoned residential land (e.g. RR and UR -1) will
remain valid in 'less dense' subdivisions. Once annexed, land will be
changed to City zoning and redevelopment will be encouraged to
support the residential land use densities agreed to in the Regional Plan.
Policy CP -5/6.5 Parks and Open Space: Areas highlighted in the CP -5/6
Concept Plan, Figure 2a represent general location, type and size of
future parks recommended by the Central Point Parks Master Plan and
will be designed and approved by the City at time of development. The
use of irrigation easements will be pursued as bike and pedestrian paths
where feasible.
Policy CP -5/6.6 Forest/Gibbon Acres Unincorporated Containment
Boundary: The City and Jackson County have adopted an Area of
Mutual Planning Concern for the management of Forest/ Gibbon Acres.
Policy CP -5/6.7 Agricultural Mitigation/Buffering: At time of UGB
Expansion into CP -5/6, the City and County will coordinate with RRVID
to identify, evaluate and prepare potential mitigation. The City will
implement agricultural buffers in accordance with adopted ordinances
at the time of annexation.
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The findings present in this section provide both background information and address
the Regional Plan Element's Performance Indicators.
a. Current Land Use Characteristics
This section describes the general character of CP -5/6 in its current condition
Natural Landscape: CP -5/6 is traversed by various creeks and waterways east
and west of grant road which bisects the two URAs. Various ponds and wetlands
have formed along the creeks and some are independprtit from them.
Topographically, the land in CP -5/6 is flat but gentlysCaping`to the
north/northeast.
In spite of the numerous creeks, ponds and wetlands present in the URA, there
are relatively few tax lots that are subject to the flood hazards as shown in
Figure 4. The 31 acres that make up CP -5 are most affected by flood hazards
which reduce the total buildable area to roughly 19 acres. Those areas that are
subject to flood zones will be required to perform mitigation.
Cultural Landscape: CP -5/6 is oriented to the west of the current city limits and
the Urban Growth Boundary which is Grant Road. The preponderance of land in
the URAs is Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) and is irrigated by the Rogue River Valley
Irrigation District (RRVID). Active farming is done west of Grant Road consisting
of grazing, truck crops and now cannabis. Other land (approximately 150 acres)
in the URA has been subdivided into rural residential lots (Figure 5) some of
which are served by the Rogue Valley Sewer Service (Figure 6). No city water has
been extended into these URAs.
b. Current Land Use Designations & Zoning
Jackson County zoning acknowledges the unique geographic features of CP -5/6
by designating land for bath agricultural and residential uses. The area's
proximity to the Central Paint UGB and the city limits make it plausible and
convenient to extend city infrastructure and services in this direction. The
existing county land uses and zoning are shown in Figure 5.
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Figure 4. Flood Hazard
Urban Reserve Area CP-6A/GA
Concept Plan
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c. Existing Infrastructure
Water
Currently, public water service is not available to CP -5/6, and will have to be
extended from the Twin Creeks Development, Taylor and Grant Roads.
Sanitary Sewer
CP -5/6 is in the RVSS service area and some sewer lines have been extended
into the Residential areas south of Taylor Road (Figure 6). More lines will have
to be extended to the area.
Storm Drainage
CP -5/6 does not have an improved storm drainage system and relies upon
natural drainage and drainage from road improvements to channel water to
various creeks.
Street System
CP -5/6 is accessed via Scenic Road, Taylor Road and Beall Lane from the east
and the west. Grant Road runs north and south and forms one boundary of the
two URAs. These roads are primary collectors and others roads are envisioned
to be built in order to promote better internal circulation (see Figure 2) and to
relieve demand on existing roads that may ultimately have capacity limitations.
Irrigation District
CP -5/6 is located within the Rogue River Valley Irrigation District (RRVID).
Irrigation water is transferred via canals, laterals and some natural means. Most
of the land in these URAs is irrigated (see Figure 7).
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Figure 6. Utilities
Urban Reserve Area CP-5A/6A
Concept Plan
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d. Performance Indicators
Implementation of the Regional Plan Element is guided by a series of twenty-
two (22) primary and twenty-one (21) secondary performance indicators4, not
all of which are applicable to all urban reserve areas. Table 2 identifies the
primary Performance Indicators applicable to the CP -113 Concept Plan.
Description Yes No
Citi—XI—Option — -- -- -- -- —
ment Agreement
Urban Growth Boundary Management Agreement
Minimum Residential Density Standards
ConteptualTransportation Pian
Ongpp.ttol land Use
land Use Distribution
Mixed We/ Pedestrian Friendly_ Areas
CP -4D, Roa
Central Point URA, Qibbon/Forest
Regional land Preservation Strategies ' —
Flousing Strateijis
Urban Growth Boundary Amendment
. UGS Expansions Outside of URAs _
Land Division Restrictions
Minimum Lot Sne
Cluster Development
Land Division & Future Platting
Land Divisions & Transportation Plan .]moot X
L&Divislon Deed Restrictions
Rural Residential Rule -- - _ X_
X E
Greater Coordination with RVMPO X
4 City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan, Regional Plan Element, Section 4.1 Performance
Indicators
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0 Preparation of Conceptual Transportation Plan X
Protection of Planned Transportation X
infrastructure
Regionally Significant Transportation Strategies X
Supplemental Transportation Funding X
Coordination with RVCOG x
Expo x
Agricultural Task Force X
Park Land X
&Ildable Lands Definition X
e. Applicable Performance Indicators
The following addresses each applicable performance indicator per Table 2. It
should be noted that the numerical assignments to performance indicators
differ from those in Jackson County's Regional Plan however the performance
indicator wording is the same. References to the County's Plan will be cited in
the following findings and conclusions.
4.1.5. Committed Residential Density (JC ref 2.5). The City has designated land within
this URA to a regionally agreed to Dwelling Unit Per Gross Acre minimum of 6.9. Offsets
for increasing residential densities within the city limit (in order to reduce URA densities
below 6.9) have already been exercised.
Finding: The City has followed through with its commitment to the Greater Bear Creek
Valley Regional Plan (GBCVRP) by assigning residential land use designations in this
conceptual plan that achieve 6.9 units per grass acre.
Conclusion 4.1.5: Complies.
4.1.6. Mixed Use/Pedestrian Friendly Areas (JC ref 2.6). For land within a URA (or
within a UGB outside the city limits), each city shall achieve the 2020 Benchmark targets
for the number of dwelling units (Alternative Measure No. 5) and employment
(Alternative Measure No. 6) in mixed use/pedestrian friendly areas as established in the
most recently adopted RTP.
Finding: The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) lists a 49% mixed-use dwelling unit
target and a 44% mixed-use employment target for new development by 2020.The land
use categories in the CP -5/6 Conceptual Plan can be developed to create walkable/
mixed use neighborhoods that are anchored by activity centers. There are two
conceptual activity centers proposed (see Figure 2a). These are characterized by
medium and high density residential land use and employment centers (i.e. School and
Mixed-Use/Commercial).
Conclusion 4.1.6: Complies.
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4.1.7. Conceptual Transportation Plans (JC ref 2.7). Conceptual Transportation Plans
shall be prepared early enough in the planning and development cycle that regionally
significant transportation corridors within each of the URAs can be protected as cost-
effectively as possible by available strategies and funding. A Conceptual Transportation
Plan for a URA or appropriate portion of a URA shall be prepared by the City in
collaboration with the Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, applicable
irrigation districts, Jackson County, and other affected agencies, and shall be adopted by
Jackson County and the respective city prior to or in conjunction with a UGB
amendment within that URA.
4.1.7.1 (JC ref 2.7.1). Transportation Infrastructure. The Conceptual
Transportation Plan shall identify a general network,of regionally significant
arterials under local jurisdiction, transit corridors, bike and pedestrian paths,
and associated projects to provide mobility;tftsoghout the Region (including
intra -city and inter -city, if applicable).
Finding: The regionally significant transportation corridors within CP -5/6 are County
roads consisting of Beall Lane, Grant, Taylor and Scenic Roads. The transportation
concept proposes Grant Road partial relocation to minimize flood hazard and facilitate
road widening. The final alignment will be determined based on a traffic study and
public participation at the time of UGB expansion as necessary. Two city collector
streets, Twin Creeks Crossing and North Haskell Street, are expected to be extended
into the URA and connect with the new Grant Road alignment in the future. The City will
collaborate with the Iocal irrigation district in an effort to create interconnected bike
and pedestrian paths where irrigation canals and laterals are undergrounded.
Conclusion 4.2.7.1: Complies.
4.1.8. Conceptual Land Use Plans (JC ref 2.8). A proposal for a UGB Amendment into a
designated URA shall include a Cartceptual Land Use Plan prepared by the City in
collaboration with the Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, applicable
irrigation districts, Jackson County, and other affected agencies for the area proposed to
be added to the UGB as follows:.
4.1.8.1. Target Residential Density (JC ref 2.8.1). The Conceptual Land Use Plan
shall provide sufficient information to demonstrate how the residential
densities of Section 4.1.5 (JC ref 2.5) will be met at full build -out of the area
added through the UGB Amendment.
Finding: As illustrated in Table 3, the committed residential density in the CP -
5/6 Concept Plan is consistent with that presented in the Regional Plan Element.
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Table .
Land Use Designation
-. Residential
Gross
Acreage
Density
Minimum
Density
Minimum
DU Yield
Proposed
Density
Low Density Residential
126.5
4
505.9
1.3
Medium Density Residential
222.9
7.5
1671.6
4.2
High Density Residential
44.7
12
536.5
1.4
Residential Totals:
394.11
1
2714.0
6.9
Commercial 5.2 0 0
Civic 12.7 0
Employment Totals: 18.0
Parks and Open Space Totals: 91.6
0
TOTALS: 503.61
1 5428.08
6.9
Conclusion 4.1.8.1: Complies.
4.1.8.2. Land Use Distribution (JC ref 2.8.2). . The Conceptual Land Use Plan
shall indicate how the proposal is consistent with the general distribution of
land uses in the Regional Plan, especially where a specific set of land uses were
part of the rationale for designating land which was determined by the
Resource Lands Review Committee to be commercial agricultural land as part of
a URA, which applies to the following URAs: CP -113, CP -1C, CP -41), CP -6A, CP -26,
MD -4, M D-6, M D-7 m i d, M D-7 n, PH -2, TA -2, TA -4.
Finding: As illustrated in Table 4, the proposed land use distributions in the CP -
5/6 Concept Plan are consistent with those presented in the Regional Plan
Element.
i lard Use C3Sey'ory
Residential
(�'=mployment
Parks and Open Space
TOTALS:
Conclusion 4.1.8.1: Complies.
4.1.8.3. Transportation Infrastructure(JC ref 2.8.3). The Conceptual Land Use
Plan shall include the transportation infrastructure required in Section 4.1.7
above.
Finding: The required transportation infrastructure per 4.1.7 is included in the
CP -5/6 Concept Plan (see Finding 4.1.7).
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Tab I e 4. RIPS
Land Use Dist
ribut ion
A nalys
is
CP 5A
CP -5A %
CP -5A
CP -5A %
CP -6A%
CP -6A
CP -6A
CP -6A%
Total
Total
Overall %
Overall %
AcreageAcreage
Distribution
(Req'd)
Ustribution
Distribution
Acreage
Acreage
Oislribulion
Acreage
Acreage
Distribution Distribution
Re 'd)
(Proposed(
(Pr ed)
(Req'd)
(Re 'd)
(Proposed)
Pro used
(Req'd)
(Proposed)
(Reo'd)
Proposed)
91%
31
34.4
1001/0
161/.
356.6
359.7
T7%
3879
394.1
77%
79%
01/0
0
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4%
198
17.9
4%
18.8
180
4%
4%
9%
3
0%
20°%
918
91.6
20%
96.9
91.6
19%
18'1.,
100%
34.4
34.4
100%
100%
469.2
469.2
100%
503.6
503.6
100%
100%
Conclusion 4.1.8.1: Complies.
4.1.8.3. Transportation Infrastructure(JC ref 2.8.3). The Conceptual Land Use
Plan shall include the transportation infrastructure required in Section 4.1.7
above.
Finding: The required transportation infrastructure per 4.1.7 is included in the
CP -5/6 Concept Plan (see Finding 4.1.7).
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Conclusion 4.1.8.3: Complies.
4.1.8.4. Mixed Use/Pedestrian Friendly Areas (JC ref 2.8.4). The Conceptual
Land Use Plan shall provide sufficient information to demonstrate how the
commitments of Section 4.1.6 above will be met at full build -out of the area
added through the UGB Amendment.
Finding: The required mixed-use/pedestrian friendly areas per 4.1.6 are
included in the CP -5/6 Concept Plan (see Finding 4.1.6).
Conclusion 4.1.8.4: Complies.
4.1.9. Conditions (JC ref 2.9). The following conditions apply to specific Urban Reserve
Areas:
4.1.9.5 Central Point URA, Gibbon/Forest Acres. Prior to the expansion of the
Central Point Urban Growth Boundary into any Urban Reserve Area, the City
and Jackson County shall adopt an agreement (Area of Mutual Planning
Concern) for the management of Gibbons/Forest Acres Unincorporated
Containment Boundary.
Finding: The City has coordinated with Jackson County and entered into an Area
of Mutual Planning Concern Agreement prior to a UGB expansion into CP -5/6A.
Conclusion 4.1.9.5. Complies
4.1.10. Agricultural Buffering (JC ref 2.10). Participating jurisdictions designating Urban
Reserve Areas shall adopt the Regional Agricultural Buffering program in Volume 2,
Appendix HI into their Comprehensive Plans as part of the adoption of the Regional Plan.
The agricultural buffering standards in Volume 2, Appendix III shall be adopted into their
land development codes prior to a UGB amendment.
Finding: CF -5/6 abuts EFU zoned lands along two sides of its borders (see Figure 5).
There are some instances where buffering will be facilitated by natural stream channels
and public rights-of-way. Some buffering has been shown in the Concept Plan (see
Figure 2a). In all cases, during the design/development phase, the City will implement its
adopted Agricultural Buffering Ordinance to mitigate potential land use conflicts.
Conclusion 4.1.10: Complies.
4.1.11. Regional Land Preservation Strategies (JC ref 2.11) Participating jurisdictions
have the option of implementing the Community Buffer preservation strategies listed in
Volume 2, Appendix V of the Regional Plan or other land preservation strategies as they
develop.
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Finding: County residents in CP -6 have identified an 'area of concern' south of an old
racetrack where there could be an urban -rural interface between property developed to
City residential densities and property already developed to county residential densities.
There are no Critical Open Space Areas (COSAs) as listed in Volume 2, Appendix V of the
Regional Plan but the City will be sensitive to ways to create land use transitions once
property is brought into the UGB and then proposed for development. Community
buffering was actually intended to make distinctions between Cities by 1) preserving
regionally significant open space and 2) emphasizing individual community identity.
Conclusion 4.1.11: Complies.
4.1.12. Housing Strategies (JC ref 2.12). Participating jurisdictions shall create regional
housing strategies that strongly encourage a range of housing types throughout the
region within 5 years of acknowledgement of the RPS Plan.
Finding: Central Point is currently participating with other Rogue Valley jurisdictions in
developing a regional housing strategy and is meeting separately with the consultant to
fine tune the City's policies and affordable housing development tools. In the meantime
the City updated its Housing Element to reflect the proactive measures already taken to
supply a range of housing types in Central Point. The Housing Element has been
acknowledged by DLCD and has also been praised by Housing Advocates. The City's
commitment to higher densities and more efficient land use is reflected in this Concept
Plan.
Conclusion 4.1.12: Complies.
4.1.13. Urban Growth Boundary Amendment. Pursuant to ORS 197.298 and Oregon
Administrative Rule 660-021-0060, URAs designated in the Regional Plan are the first
priority lands used for a UGB amendment by participating cities.
Finding: The Regional Plan Element includes a provision that requires adoption of a
concept plan prior to urban growth boundary expansion into an urban reserve area.
The City has prepared this Conceptual Plan anticipating the receipt of proposals for UGB
Amendment. Approval of the plan will make the City compliant with the Regional Plan
and the priority system of the ORS and OAR.
Conclusion 4.1.13: Complies.
4.1.16. Population Allocation (JC ref 2.16). The County's Population Element shall be
updated per statute to be consistent with the gradual implementation of the adopted
plan. If changes occur during an update of the County's Population Element that result
in substantially different population allocations for the participating jurisdictions of this
Regional Plan, then the Plan shall be amended.
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Finding: The City updated its Population Element in 2016 following the Coordinated
Population Forecast for Jackson County, 2015-2035 prepared by the Population
Research Center. The PSU forecast replaced the requirement for population forecasts to
be based on a coordinated county forecast (HB 2253). The Conceptual Plan has been
prepared using the new state forecasts.
Conclusion 4.1.16: Complies.
4.1.17. Greater Coordination with the RVMPO (JC ref 2.19). The participating
jurisdictions shall collaborate with the Rogue Valley Metropolitan Organization (RVMPO)
to:
4.1.17.1.Prepare the Conceptual Transportation Plans identified in Section 4.1.7.
4.1.17.2. Designate and protect the transportation infrastructure required in the
Conceptual Transportation Plans identified in Section 4.1.7 to ensure adequate
transportation connectivity, multimodal use, and minimize right of way costs.
4.1.17.3. Plan and coordinate the regionally significant transportation strategies
critical to the success of the adopted Regional Plan including the development
of mechanisms to preserve rights-of-way for the transportation infrastructure
identified in the Conceptual Transportation Plans; and
4.1.17.4. Establish a means of providing supplemental transportation funding to
mitigate impacts arising from future growth.
Finding: The RVMPO Technical Advisory and Policy Committees determined that
Conceptual Plan CP -5/6 complies with the Regional Plan Part 3- Goals, Policies
and Potential Actions. The MPO voted to endorse CP -5/6 and to support its
implementation.
Conclusion 4.1.17. Complies.
4.1.18. Future Coordination with the RVCOG (JC ref 2.20). The participating
jurisdictions shall collaborate with the Rogue Valley Council of Governments on future
regional planning that assists the participating jurisdictions in complying with the
Regional Plan performance indicators. This includes cooperation in a region -wide
conceptual planning process if funding is secured.
Finding: The CP -5/6 Concept Plan was prepared in collaboration with the RVCOG.
Conclusion 4.1.18: Complies.
4.1.21. Park land (JC ref 2.17). For purposes of UGB amendments, the amount and type
of park land included shall be consistent with the requirements of OAR 660-024-0040 or
the park land need shown in the acknowledged plans.
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Finding: The City is updating its Parks and Recreation Element and has incorporated the
recommendations of a parks consultant to identify Community and Neighborhood parks
in the Conceptual Plan. The park land is factored into the land use distributions
referenced in Section 4.1.8.2
Conclusion 4.1.20: Complies
4.1.22. Buildable Lands Definition (JC ref 2.18). Future urban growth boundary
amendments will be required to utilize the definition of buildable land as those lands
with a slope of less than 25 percent, or as consistent with OAR 660-00--8-0025(2) and
other local and state requirements.
Finding: The City is updating its Land Use Element and has ase(ithe�41efinition of
buildable lands consistent with OAR 660-008-0025(2) inthp preparatiarf.o.f this
Conceptual Plan.
Conclusion 4.1.22: Complies.
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