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Development Commission
Agenda
Members: Hank Williams
Allen Broderick
Bn~ce Dingler
Carol Fischer
Ellie George
ILelly Geiger
hay Harrison
Staff Liaison: Chris Clayton
Don Burt
Thursday, May 26, 2011
6:00 P.M.
Central Point
Council Chambers
140 S. 3rd Street
Central Point, Oregon
Meeting time, date, or location mad be suUject to change. Please contact the Cite Recorder at
541-423-1026 for additional information.
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. No minutes available.
IV. BUSINESS
Go to Item 1 A. Consideration of Resolution No. 2011-01, Approving the Central Point Development
Commission Rules of Procedure.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Go to Item 2 A. Powers of the Central Point Development Commission, ORS 457.170 and 457.180.
B. Urban Renewal Plan Minimum Requirements, ORS 457.085.
C. Draft Urban Renewal Plan Preparation Schedule.
D. Urban Renewal Goals and Objectives
E. Draft Urban Renewal Plan, Sections 100 - 700 (to be distributed at meeting).
VI. ADJOURNEMENT
STAFF REP
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AGENDA ITEM:
CENT L
PQit~IT
STAFF REPORT
May 26, 2011
F'lanl~ng D~~~~°~ment
Tom I~umphrey; A1CP
Community Development Director
Consideration of Resolution No. 2011-01 approving the Rules of Procedure of the Central Point
Development Commission (Applicant: Central Point Development Commission)
STAFF SOURCE:
Don Burt, Planning Manager
BACKGROUND:
With the creation of the Central Point Development Commission (Ordinance No. 1950) it is necessary
that the Commission adopt specific rules of procedure. Attached is a draft of the Rules of Procedure of
the Central Point Development Commission prepared by the City Attorney.
The Commission needs to decide on a standard meeting date and time to meet. As written the draft
Procedural Rules leave the time and day open. As future conditions warrant the Commission has the
authority to modify the Rules of Procedure.
ISSUES:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment "A" -Rules of Procedure of the Central Point Development Commission.
ACTION:
Consideration of Resolution No. 2011-01 approving the Rules of Procedure of the Central Point
Development Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Resolution No. 2011-01.
ATTACHMENT "A"
Go to Item 1
Recitals:
RULES OF PROCEDURE
OF THE
CENTRAL POINT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
A. The Central Point Development Commission was created pursuant to CPMC Chapter 2.62.
B. Section 2.62.050 requires the commission to adopt rules of procedure to govern the conduct of
commission business.
The commission therefor adopts the following Rules of Procedure.
ARTICLE 1-AUTHORITY
Section 1. Powers and Duties of the commission: The powers and duties of the commission
shall be as provided by ORS Chapter 457 and CPMC Chapter 2.62.
ARTICLE 2. COMMISSION MEMBERS
Section 2. Commission Membership: The commission is composed of the Mayor and City
Councilors of the Central Point City Council.
ARTICLE 3. OFFICERS AND PERSONNEL
Section 3. Officers: The officers of the commission shall be a chair and vice chair.
Section 4. Chair: The chair shall be the mayor and shall preside at all meetings of the
commission. Except as otherwise authorized by the commission, the chair shall sign all contracts,
deeds, aiid other instruments made by the commission.
Section 5. Vice Chair: The vice chair shall be elected by the commission members and shall
perform the duties of the chair in the absence or incapacity of the chair; and. in case of
resignation or death of the chair, the vice chair shall perform such duties as are imposed on the
chair until such time as the commission shall elect a new chair.
Section 6. Executive Committee: The chair and vice chair, aiid one other member of the
commission, selected by the commission, shall comprise the commission executive committee.
Such third person shall serve during the same period of time that the chair serves. The executive
committee shall assist and advise the city manager where requested in commission business
matters, commission briefings, project review aiid agenda preparation. The executive conuiiittee
shall perform such other duties and. functions as may from time to time be required by the
commission or by these rules.
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Section 7: Election or Appointment: The vice chair shall be elected aimually by the
commission members at the first regular meeting of the commission each year, aiid shall hold
office for one year or until their successors are elected and qualified.
Section 8. Vacancies in Office: Should. the offices of the chair or vice chair become vacant, the
commission shall elect a successor from its members at the next regular meeting and. such
election shall be for the unexpired term of such office.
Section 9. Personnel: The Central Point City Manager will be the executive director for the
commission. The executive director or appointed designate shall keep the records of the
commission, record all votes, keep a record of the proceedings of the commission, and perform
all duties incident to the office and other duties and functions as may from time to time be
required by the commission or these rules.
ARTICLE 4 -MEETINGS
Section 10. Regular Meetings: Regular meetings shall be in accordance with ORS Chapter 192.
All meetings shall be held in the Central Point Council Chambers, or at such other place as the
chair shall determine. The commission shall meet on the first of each month
begimiing at p.m., when necessary. The executive director shall determne whether
sufficient business exists for a meeting and notify each member through email of the meeting as
well as arrange for official public notice of the meeting.
Section 11. Special Meetings: The chair, executive committee or executive director may call a
special meeting of the commission to be held between regular meetings if a need. exists for
commission action. Special meetings may also be held at any time by the consent of at least four
members of the commission.
Section 12. Quorum: A quorum of the commission is four members. All decisions of
commission will require a simple majority of a quorum.
Section 13. Closed Meetings: All Meetings shall be open to the public, except that airy portion
of a meeting may be held. in executive session if such session is in conformity with ORS Chapter
192.
Section 14. Decorum: All roles of order not set forth in these roles or provided for by resolution
shall be determined in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised.
ARTICLE 5 -FINANCIAL
Section 15. Separate Fund: A separate fund or funds of the City of Central Point shall be
established for the commission. All disbursements from these funds shall follow the regular
disbursements procedures of the City.
Section 16. Budget: Budget procedures shall be in compliance with state budget laws.
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Section 17. Audit: An annual audit of the fiord or fiords of the commission shall be performed
by the auditor of the City of Central Point using the same procedures as are used. for all other
fiords of the City and. in accordance with state audit laws.
ARTICLE 6 -AMENDMENTS
Section 18. Amendment to Rules: These n~les of procedure may be amended only with the
approval of a majority of all members of the commission at a regular or special meeting.
Adopted, signed. and. approved. this
day of , 2011.
Chair
Attest:
Vice-chair
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Planning Clepartment
144 So.Tltird 5t., Central Point, (7r 97502
541.664.3321 Fax 541.664.6384
www.ci.central-point.or.us
MEMORANDUM
DISCUSSION ITEMS
May 26, 2011 Agenda
To: Central Point De~-elopment Commission
Chris Clay ton, Assistant Cite Administrator
From: Don Burt, Planning Manager
Subject: Cit<- of Central Point Urban Renee-a1 Plan
Date: Mav 26, ?011
Torn Humphrey, ~ICP,
Community Development Director
No~~- that the De~-elopment Commission formally, exists there are some basic organizational tasks to
be completed prior embarking on the Commission's primary task, which; at this time, is the
>>re>>crrcrtio~~ of an urban renewal plan. While deg-elopment of the urban renewal plan is the
responsibilit<- of the Commission, only, the Cit<- Council has the authorit<- to adopt the urban
rene~~-a1 plan.
In addition to addressing organizational requirements this first meeting ~~%e ~~=i11 discuss:
• Tentati~-e schedule for preparation of the urban rene~~-a1 plan;
• Strategies and boundaries; and
Sections 100 - 700 of the draft urban rene~~-a1 plan
The purpose of this memorandum is to prop ide an o~ ei-~ ie~~ and. discussion guide to the agenda's
Discussion Items.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Powers of the Central Point De~~elopment Commission. hicluded in this discussion
item ~~ i11 be discussion of the Commissions legal authority ,proposed. organizational
relationships ~~-ith cit<- departments, staffing arrangements, use of committees, and budget.
Authorit~~: Attachment "A" identifies the powers of the Commission as authorized
b~- the state. As you can see the Commission's powers are quite broad, but are
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primarily limited to implementation of an urban rene~~ al plan. The list of agency
po~~ ers gig es some insight into the t~ pe of projects that an urban rene~~ al plan can
under-take. Please retain and refer to ou au as needed basis. This agenda item is au
oppol-tunit< to discuss auk questions regarding ~ our authority as a Commissioner
and t~ pes of projects.
Action, Co??r??rrssro?r Arrthoritl•: Commission consensus on understanding
of their authority
^ Yes
^ No
^ Needs flu-ther discussion
Org~iniz~ition: As structured the urban rene~~ al agency ~~ ill be operated out of the
cit< manager's office ~~ ith suppol-t sel~ ices b~ other departments on an as needed
basis. A simple organizational char-t ~~ ould appear as follo~~ s, ~~ ith the Commission
at the top:
CENTRAL POINT
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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Current staffing should be adequate to meet the Commission's immediate needs,
~~ hich is the preparation of an urban rene~~ al plan.
Action, O?gm??~C[tl0??: COlllllllssloll CO11se11SUS Oll Ol'galllzatlollal Stl'UCtUre:
^ Yes
^ No
^ Needs flu-ther discussion
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Staffing: As noted under Organization, staffing of the Commission ~~=i11 be
prop ided b~ current cite stiff. The Cite M1nlger, or designee, ~~ i11 function 1s the
executi~-e director per the Procedural Rules. Staff ~~-i11 track and pro~-ide an
accounting b~- pad- period of their time spent on urban rene~~-a1. Ultimately,, these
expenses ~~i11 be billed. to, Ind plid b~ the Commission.
Action, Staffing: Commission consensus on staffing arrangements:
^ Yes
^ No
^ Needs further discussion
Committees: The Commission has the authorit<- to appoint committees to assist the
Commission. If committees Ire used. they must be estlblished b~ resolution. The
Commission should. discuss the need. for 1 committee to lssist in the preparation of
the urban rene~~-a1 plan.
Actio~r, Committees: Commission consensus on use of committees:
^ Yes
^ No
^ Needs further discussion
Budget: The cost of mlterills Ind. sei-~ ices for the Commission necessli-~ to
preplre the urban rene~~ 11 p11n ~~ i11 be plid b~ the Cite. At some point in the Heir
future the Commission and the Cit<- Council should enter into an agreement to
reimburse the Cite for sei-~ ices Ind mlterills spent b~ the Cite to lssist the
Commission in preparation of the urban rene~~-a1 plan, ~~%ith the understanding that
reimbursement is only, an obligation pending the successful adoption of an urban
rene~~ 11 p11n.
Upon adoption of an urban rene~~-a1 plan the Commission ~~=i11 be preparing an
1nnu11 budget supporting implementltion of the urban rene~~ 11 p11n. The elrliest
this could occur ~~-ould be Apri12012 for fiscal sear 2012-13.
Actio~r, Brr~lget: Commission consensus on interim budget 1rringements:
^ Yes, direct stiff to preplre the necessli-~ inter-lgenc~ lgreement
for consideration at the July, meeting.
^ No
^ Needs further discussion
B. Urban Renewal Plan Minimum Requirements. Attachment "B" outlines the
minimum requirements of 1n urban rene~~ 11 p11n 1s required b~ 11~~ . O~ er the course of the
months 1he1d ~~ e ~~ i11 be lddressing etch item on the 1ttlched list.
Actio~r, Potive~~c of Commissio»: Commission consensus on urban rene~~ 11
content requirements:
^ Yes
^ No
^ Needs further discussion
Go to Item 2
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C. Urban Renewal Plan Preparation Schedule. Tentati~-el~,, it is estimated that the urban
rene~~ a1 plan ~~ i11 be effecti~ e b~ Mai , 2012. A drift plan should. be completed. b~ October,
2011. This is an approximate schedule and subject to change pending challenges. The
follo~~-ing pro~-ides a general outline of the schedule:
DRAFT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PREPARATION SCHEDULE
May 2011 Organizational Meeting
June 2011 Plan Strategies, Goals, and Objeetiyes, Draft
July 2U 11 Plan Projects and Boundaries, Draft
August 2011 Public Hearing on Boundaries ana Projects
Septeniher 2(111 Financial anil Fiscal Impaot Analysis, Draft
October 2011 Urban Renewal Plan ana Report, Draft
Noyemher 2U 11 Joint Study Session with Planning Commission
December 2011 Planning Commission Hearing
January 2012 City Council, First Hearing
February 2012 City Council, Second Hearing -Recordation of Plan
March 2U 12 T7rhan Renewal FY12-13 Budget, draft
April 2012 Urban Renewal Plan becomes Effeetiye (90-day appeal period ends)
May 2U 12 Adoption of FY12-13 T7rhan Renewal Budget
Action, Urban Renewal Plan Preparation Schedule: Commission
consensus on preparation schedule:
^ Yes, proceed. ~~ ith Ind prop ide updated schedule at each meeting
^ No
^ Needs further discussion
D. Urban Renewal Mission, Goals and Objecti~~es. For purposes of discussion the
follo~~-ing language describing the general goals and objecti~-es of the urban rene~~-a1 plan
Ire presented. Clearh stated. goals Ind. o~jecti~ es Ire critical in the earn stages of the
urban renewal plan's development to provide context to be eventually used in establishing
boundaries and projects.
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Commission to eliminate blight and depreciating property-
~-alues ~~-ithin the urban rene~~-a1 district. This ~~-i11 be accomplished through the
preparation Ind. implementation of an urban rene~~ a1 program that maximizes both
public and pri~-ate in~-estments that strengthen the economic and aesthetic ~-italit<-
of the Downtown and East Pine Street Corridor Area as the City's traditional
miffed-use urban core.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
To accomplish its mission the Deg elopment Commission ~~ i11 deg elop and.
implement an urban rene~~-a1 program lcno~~~n as the Do~~~nto~~~n and East Pine
Street Corridor Re~-italization Plan, the goals and objecti~-es of ~~-hich are:
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A. To resoh-e the problems created b~- existing blighted conditions so that unused
and underused properties can be placed. in producti~ e condition and utilized at their
highest and best use in accordance ~~-ith the Do~~-nto~~-n Re~-italization Plan.
B. To prop ide programs for the deg elopment, rede~ elopment, and rehabilitation of
property- in ~~%a~- s that ~~-i11:
1. Re-enforce the pedestrian and miffed-use character of the
do~~-nto~~-n that insures a more attracti~-e, functional and
economically, ~-iable do~~-nto~~-n;
2. Encourage the expansion of local business and the de~-elopment of
ne~~ businesses that ~~i11 produce jobs for the people of Central
Point and Jackson County-, and
3. Increase property ~ aloes so that the Area ~~ i11 contribute its fair
share to the costs of public ser~-ices, pro~-ided b~- the Cit<- and all
affected taxing districts.
4. Conser~ e historicalh significant places and properties.
C. Be responsi~ e to the needs and. the concerns of all people of the Cite of
Central Point and Jackson Count- in the details of preparing and
implementing the Urban Renee a1 Plan;
D. To encourage the maximum amount of public in~-oh-ement and citizens
participation in the formation and. implementation of the Urban Renee a1
Plan b~:
E. To create positi~-e linkages beh~-een the Do~~-nto~~-n and the East Pine Street
Corridor Area;
F. To impro~ e the ~ isual appearance, capacit and. traffic floe- of East Pine
Street and other streets ~~-ithin the Urban Renee-al District;
G. To assure, through the construction/installation, or replacement, that
publicly, o~~-ned utilities such as ~~-ater, storm drains, and sanitary- se~~-ers,
are adequate in capacit to sere ice the needs of all uses ~~ ithin the urban
rene~~=a1 district; and
H. To leverage the Agency's financial resources to the maximum extent
possible ~~-ith other public and pri~-ate in~-estment and other public and
prig ate finding sources.
Actio~~, Ui•bm~ Re~~cm~al Missio~~, Goals, mid Objectives: Commission
discussion and consensus:
^ Yes, please don't sad- "~-es".
^ No
Go to Item 2
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^ Needs further discussion, modify per discussion Ind return 1t nest
meeting
E. Draft Urban Renewal Plan, Sections 100-700. At the meeting Sections 100-700 of the draft
urbin rene~~ 11 p11n ~~ i11 be distributed. The objecti~ e is to more through etch section (most of
~~hich Ire boilerpllte) 1t the nest meeting to, b~ section, 1rri~ e 1t 1 consensus, or to further discuss
and re~-ise. At the end of each meeting additional sections of the plan ~~-i11 be pro~-ided along ~~-ith
upolted sections prey ioush discussed.
Actio~~, D~•aft Ui•bm~ Re~~cm~al Plm~, Sectio~~s 100-700: For distribution
Ind rep ie~~ 1t nest meeting.
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ATTACHMENT "A"
Go to Item 2
457.170 Urban renewal agency's powers in planning or undertaking an urban
renewal project. An urban renewal agency may plus or undertake any urban renewal
project to carry out an approved urban renewal plan. In planning or undertaking an urban
renewal project, the urban renewal agency has the power:
(1) To carry out any work or undertaking and. exercise any powers which a housing
authority is authorized. to perform or exercise under ORS 456.055 to 456.235, subject to the
provisions of this chapter provided, however, that ORS 456.155 (Profit and Reasonable
Reserves) and 456.160 (Rental Restrictions, Low Income) do not limit the power of an
agency in event of a default by a purchaser or lessee of land. in an urban renewal plan to
acquire property and. operate it free from the restrictions in those sections.
(2) To carry out any rehabilitation or conservation work in an urban renewal area.
(3) To acquire real property, by condemnation if necessary, when needed to carry out
the plan.
(4) To clear airy areas acquired, including the demolition, removal or rehabilitation of
buildings and. improvements.
(5) To install, construct or reconstruct streets, utilities and site improvements in
accordance with the urban renewal plan.
(6) To carry out plans for a program of the voluntary repair and rehabilitation of
buildings or other improvements in an urban renewal area in accordance with the urban
renewal plan.
(7) To assist in relocating persons living in, and property situated in, the urban renewal
area in accordance with the approved urban renewal plan and to make relocation payments.
(8) To dispose of, including by sale or lease, airy property or pant thereof acquired in
the urban renewal area in accordance with the approved urban renewal plan.
(9) To plan, undertake and carry out neighborhood development programs consisting of
urban renewal project undertakings in one or more urban renewal areas which are planned
and. carried. out on the basis of annual increments in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter for planning and. carrying out urban renewal plans.
(10) To accomplish a combination of the things listed. in this section to carry out an
urban renewal plan.
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457.180 Powers of urban renewal agencies in general. An urban renewal agency, in
addition to its other powers, may:
(1) Make plans for carrying out a program of voluntary repair and rehabilitation of
buildings and improvements.
(2) Make plans for the enforcement of laws, codes and regulations relating to:
(a) The use of land.
(b) The use and. occupancy of buildings and. improvements.
(c) The repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal of buildings and
improvements.
(3) Make plans for the relocation of persons and property displaced by an urban
renewal project.
(4) Make preliminary plans outlining urban renewal activities for neighborhoods to
embrace two or more urban renewal areas.
(5) Conduct preliminary surveys to determine if the undertaking and carrying out of an
urban renewal project is feasible.
(6) Develop, test and report methods and tecluiignes and carry ont demonstrations and
other activities for the prevention and. the elimination of urban blight.
(7) Engage in any other housing or community development activities specifically
delegated to it by the governing body of the municipality including but not limited to land
acquisition and disposition, conservation and rehabilitation, residential or business
relocation, construction, leasing or management of housing, and the making of grants and
loans from any available source.
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ATTACHMENT "B" Go to Item 2
457.085 Urban Renewal Plan and Report Requirements.
(1) An urban renewal agency shall provide for public involvement in all stages in the
development of an urban renewal plan.
(2) An urban renewal plan proposed by an urban renewal agency shall include all of the
following:
^ A description of each urban renewal project to be undertaken.
^ An outline for the development, redevelopment, improvements, land
acquisition, demolition and removal of strictures, clearance, rehabilitation
or conservation of the urban renewal areas of the plan.
^ A map and legal description of the urban renewal areas of the plan.
^ An explanation of its relationship to definite local objectives regarding
appropriate land uses and improved traffic, public transportation, public
utilities, telecommunications utilities, recreational aiid community facilities
and. other public improvements.
^ An indication of proposed land uses, maximum densities and building
requirements for each urban renewal area.
^ A description of the methods to be used for the temporary or permanent
relocation of persons living in, and businesses situated in, the urban renewal
area of the plan.
^ An indication of which real property may be acquired and the anticipated
disposition of said real property, whether by retention, resale, lease or other
legal use, together with aii estimated time schedule for such acquisition aiid
disposition.
^ If the plan provides for a division of ad valorem taxes under ORS 457.420 to
457.460, the maximum amount of indebtedness that can be issued or
incurred under the plan.
^ A description of what types of possible future amendments to the plan are
substantial amendments aiid require the same notice, hearing aiid approval
procedure required. of the original plan under ORS 457.095 as provided. in
ORS 457.220, including but not limited to amendments:
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^ Adding land to the urban renewal area, except for an addition of land
that totals not more than one percent of the existing area of the urban
renewal area.
^ Increasing the maximum amount of indebtedness that can be issued
or incurred under the plan.
^ For a prof ect which includes a public building, an explanation of how the
building serves or benefits the urban renewal area.
(3) An urban renewal plan shall be accompanied by a report which shall contain:
^ A description of physical, social and economic conditions in the urban
renewal areas of the plan and the expected impact, including the fiscal
impact, of the plait in light of added services or increased population;
^ Reasons for selection of each urban renewal area in the plan;
^ The relationship between each project to be undertaken under the plan and.
the existing conditions in the urban renewal area;
^ The estimated total cost of each project and the sources of moneys to pay
such costs;
^ The anticipated completion date for each project;
^ The estimated amount of money required. in each urban renewal area under
ORS 457.420 to 457.460 and. the anticipated. year in which indebtedness will
be retired or otherwise provided for under ORS 457.420 to 457.460;
^ A financial analysis of the plan with sufficient information to determine
feasibility;
^ A fiscal impact statement that estimates the impact of the tax increment
financing, both until aiid after the indebtedness is repaid, upon all entities
levying taxes upon property in the urban renewal area; and.
^ A relocation report which shall include:
^ An analysis of existing residents or businesses required. to relocate
permanently or temporarily as a result of agency actions under ORS
457.170;
^ A description of the methods to be used. for the temporary or
permanent relocation of persons living in, and businesses situated in,
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the urban renewal area in accordance with ORS 35.500 to 35.530
(Relocation of Displaced Persons); and.
^ An enumeration, by cost range, of the existing horsing units in the
urban renewal areas of the plan to be destroyed or altered and new
units to ~e added.
(4) An urban renewal plan and accompanying report shall be forwarded to the planning
commission of the municipality for recommendations, prior to presenting the plan to the
governing body of the municipality for approval under ORS 457.095.
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City of Central Point, Oregon
140 So.Tltird 5t., Central Point, (7r 97502
541.664.3321 Fax 541.664.6384
www.ci.central-point.or.us
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MEMORANDUM
DISCUSSION ITEMS
May 26, 2011 Agenda
To: Central Point De~-elopment Commission
Chris C11~ ton, Assistant Cite Administrator
From: Don Burt, Planning Manager
Subject: Urban Renee-a1 Plan Draft Sections 100 - 700
Date: M1v 26, ?011
Planning Clepartment
Torn Humphrey, ~ICP,
Community Development Director
Attached are sections 100 -700 of the Draft Urban Renee-al Plan. These are being distributed at
this time for sour re~-ie~~~, comment and discussion at the June Commission meeting. Hard copies
~~ i11 be 1~ 1i11b1e 1t the meeting. If ~ ou h1~ e 1n~ questions prior to the June meeting please call me
(601-9634), email don.burt~crcentralpointore~on.~o~-, or schedule an appointment.
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ATTACHMENT "A"
457.170 Urban renewal agency's powers in planning or undertaking an urban
renewal project. An urban renewal agency may plus or undertake any urban renewal
project to carry out an approved urban renewal plan. In planning or undertaking an urban
renewal project, the urban renewal agency has the power:
(1) To carry out any work or undertaking and. exercise any powers which a housing
authority is authorized. to perform or exercise under ORS 456.055 to 456.235, subject to the
provisions of this chapter provided, however, that ORS 456.155 (Profit and Reasonable
Reserves) and 456.160 (Rental Restrictions, Low Income) do not limit the power of an
agency in event of a default by a purchaser or lessee of land. in an urban renewal plan to
acquire property and. operate it free from the restrictions in those sections.
(2) To carry out any rehabilitation or conservation work in an urban renewal area.
(3) To acquire real property, by condemnation if necessary, when needed to carry out
the plan.
(4) To clear airy areas acquired, including the demolition, removal or rehabilitation of
buildings and. improvements.
(5) To install, construct or reconstruct streets, utilities and site improvements in
accordance with the urban renewal plan.
(6) To carry out plans for a program of the voluntary repair and rehabilitation of
buildings or other improvements in an urban renewal area in accordance with the urban
renewal plan.
(7) To assist in relocating persons living in, and property situated in, the urban renewal
area in accordance with the approved urban renewal plan and to make relocation payments.
(8) To dispose of, including by sale or lease, airy property or pant thereof acquired in
the urban renewal area in accordance with the approved urban renewal plan.
(9) To plan, undertake and carry out neighborhood development programs consisting of
urban renewal project undertakings in one or more urban renewal areas which are planned
and. carried. out on the basis of annual increments in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter for planning and. carrying out urban renewal plans.
(10) To accomplish a combination of the things listed. in this section to carry out an
urban renewal plan.
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457.180 Powers of urban renewal agencies in general. An urban renewal agency, in
addition to its other powers, may:
(1) Make plans for carrying out a program of voluntary repair and rehabilitation of
buildings and improvements.
(2) Make plans for the enforcement of laws, codes and regulations relating to:
(a) The use of land.
(b) The use and. occupancy of buildings and. improvements.
(c) The repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal of buildings and
improvements.
(3) Make plans for the relocation of persons and property displaced by an urban
renewal project.
(4) Make preliminary plans outlining urban renewal activities for neighborhoods to
embrace two or more urban renewal areas.
(5) Conduct preliminary surveys to determine if the undertaking and carrying out of an
urban renewal project is feasible.
(6) Develop, test and report methods and tecluiignes and carry ont demonstrations and
other activities for the prevention and. the elimination of urban blight.
(7) Engage in any other housing or community development activities specifically
delegated to it by the governing body of the municipality including but not limited to land
acquisition and disposition, conservation and rehabilitation, residential or business
relocation, construction, leasing or management of housing, and the making of grants and
loans from any available source.
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ATTACHMENT "B"
457.085 Urban Renewal Plan and Report Requirements.
(1) An urban renewal agency shall provide for public involvement in all stages in the
development of an urban renewal plan.
(2) An urban renewal plan proposed by an urban renewal agency shall include all of the
following:
^ A description of each urban renewal project to be undertaken.
^ An outline for the development, redevelopment, improvements, land
acquisition, demolition and removal of strictures, clearance, rehabilitation
or conservation of the urban renewal areas of the plan.
^ A map and legal description of the urban renewal areas of the plan.
^ An explanation of its relationship to definite local objectives regarding
appropriate land uses and improved traffic, public transportation, public
utilities, telecommunications utilities, recreational aiid community facilities
and. other public improvements.
^ An indication of proposed land uses, maximum densities and building
requirements for each urban renewal area.
^ A description of the methods to be used for the temporary or permanent
relocation of persons living in, and businesses situated in, the urban renewal
area of the plan.
^ An indication of which real property may be acquired and the anticipated
disposition of said real property, whether by retention, resale, lease or other
legal use, together with aii estimated time schedule for such acquisition and
disposition.
^ If the plan provides for a division of ad valorem taxes under ORS 457.420 to
457.460, the maximum amount of indebtedness that can be issued or
incurred under the plan.
^ A description of what types of possible future amendments to the plan are
substantial amendments aiid require the same notice, hearing aiid approval
procedure required. of the original plan under ORS 457.095 as provided. in
ORS 457.220, including but not limited to amendments:
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^ Adding land to the urban renewal area, except for an addition of land
that totals not more than one percent of the existing area of the urban
renewal area.
^ Increasing the maximum amount of indebtedness that can be issued
or incurred under the plan.
^ For a prof ect which includes a public building, an explanation of how the
building serves or benefits the urban renewal area.
(3) An urban renewal plan shall be accompanied by a report which shall contain:
^ A description of physical, social and economic conditions in the urban
renewal areas of the plan and the expected impact, including the fiscal
impact, of the plait in light of added services or increased population;
^ Reasons for selection of each urban renewal area in the plan;
^ The relationship between each project to be undertaken under the plan and.
the existing conditions in the urban renewal area;
^ The estimated total cost of each project and the sources of moneys to pay
such costs;
^ The anticipated completion date for each project;
^ The estimated amount of money required. in each urban renewal area under
ORS 457.420 to 457.460 and. the anticipated. year in which indebtedness will
be retired or otherwise provided for under ORS 457.420 to 457.460;
^ A financial analysis of the plan with sufficient information to determine
feasibility;
^ A fiscal impact statement that estimates the impact of the tax increment
financing, both until aiid after the indebtedness is repaid, upon all entities
levying taxes upon property in the urban renewal area; and.
^ A relocation report which shall include:
^ An analysis of existing residents or businesses required. to relocate
permanently or temporarily as a result of agency actions under ORS
457.170;
^ A description of the methods to be used. for the temporary or
permanent relocation of persons living in, and businesses situated in,
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the urban renewal area in accordance with ORS 35.500 to 35.530
(Relocation of Displaced Persons); and.
^ An enumeration, by cost range, of the existing horsing units in the
urban renewal areas of the plan to be destroyed or altered and new
units to ~e added.
(4) An urban renewal plan and accompanying report shall be forwarded to the planning
commission of the municipality for recommendations, prior to presenting the plan to the
governing body of the municipality for approval under ORS 457.095.
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PART II. THE DOWNTOWN AND EAST PINE STREET CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION PLAN ........... 4
SECTION 100 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. .. 4
101. CITY AND AGENCY RELATIONSHIP .......................................................................... .. 4
SECTION 200 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................. .. 5
SECTION 300 LEGAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION .................................................................. .. 9
SECTION 400 MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS AND 0BIECTIVES OF THE CENTRAL POINT
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE DOWNTOWN AND EAST PINE STREET CORRIDOR
REVITALIZATION PLAN .............................................................................................................. 11
401. MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................................................. 11
402. GOALS AND 0BIECTIVES ......................................................................................... 11
SECTION 500 RELATIONSHIP OF PLAN TO THE CITY'S STRATEGIC PLAN ............................ 13
SECTION 600 CONSISTENCY WITH CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ..................................... 13
SECTION 700 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE .................................. 13
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PART I. THE DOWNTOWN AND EAST PINE STREET CORRIDOR
REVITALIZATION PLAN
SECTION 100 INTRODUCTION
The preparation of this urban renewal plan (the "Plan") was encouraged by a number of events,
including the Great Recession of 2008, adoption of the Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Plan,
and Central Point Forward, Fair City 2020 -A City Wide Strategic Plan (the "Strategic Plan").
The objective of this Plan is to position the City's historic downtown and the East Pine Street
corridor area for revitalization, redevelopment, and development as the City's primary high
density mixed-use multi-modal urban core. The goals, projects and activities presented in this
Plan are designed to reinforce the City's commitment to the development of Central Point in
accordance with Central Point Forward, Fair City 2020 - A City Wide Strategic Plan (the
"Strategic Plan"), the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the Downtown Plan.
The Urban Renewal Area is located entirely within the incorporated City of Central Point and
consists of a single geographic area of xxx acres with a total 2010-11 taxable true cash value of
$xxx,xxx,xxx.
This Plan is presented in two parts--Part 1, The Downtown Revitalization Program, and Part 2,
The Downtown Revitalization Report. The Plan has been prepared by the Board of Directors of
the Central Point Development Commission, an urban renewal agency for the City of Central
point, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 457 of the Oregon Revised Statutes, the Oregon
Constitution and all other applicable state and local laws.
101. CITY AND AGENCY RELATIONSHIP
The City Council of the City of Central Point on April 14, 2011, by Ordinance Number
1950, declared that blighted areas exist within the City and that there is a need for an
urban renewal agency to function within the City. The City Council, by the approval of
Ordinance Number 1950, and in accordance with the provisions of ORS 457.045 (3),
appointed a Board of Directors of the Central Point Development Commission consisting
of the City Council. Pursuant to ORS 457.035, the Central Point Development
Commission is, "...a public body corporate and politic..." The relationship between the
City of Central Point, an Oregon Municipal Corporation, and the Central Point
Development Commission, a public body corporate and politic, shall be as contemplated
by Chapter 457 of the Oregon Revised Statutes. Nothing contained in this Plan,
including the City's supplying of services or personnel, and the budgeting requirements
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of this Plan shall in any way be construed as departing from or disturbing the
relationship contemplated by Chapter 457 of the Oregon Revised Statutes.
SECTION 200 DEFINITIONS
As used in this Plan, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions shall apply:
201. AGENCY means the Central Point Development Commission which, in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 457 of the Oregon Revised
Statues is the urban renewal agency of the City of Central Point, Jackson
County, Oregon.
202. AGENCY BOARD or COMMISSION means the Board of Directors of the
Central Point Development Commission.
203. AREA means the geographic area of the City that encompasses the
Downtown and East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Area, prepared in
accordance with all applicable provisions of ORS Chapter 457.
204. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS means the governing body
of Jackson County.
205. BLIGHTED AREAS means areas which by reason of deterioration,
faulty planning, inadequate or improper facilities, deleterious land
use or the existence of unsafe structures, or any combination of these
factors, are detrimental to the safety, health or welfare of the
community. A blighted area is characterized by the existence of one or
more of the following conditions:
A. The existence of buildings and structures, used or intended to be used
for living, commercial, industrial or other purposes, or any combination
of those uses, which are unfit or unsafe to occupy for those purposes
because of any one or a combination of the following conditions:
i. Defective design and quality of physical construction;
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ii. Faulty interior arrangement and exterior spacing;
iii. Overcrowding and a high density of population;
iv. Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, sanitation, open
spaces and recreation facilities; or
v. Obsolescence, deterioration, dilapidation, mixed character or
shifting of uses;
vi. An economic dislocation, deterioration or disuse of property
resulting from faulty planning;
vii. The division or subdivision and sale of property or lots or
irregular form and shape and inadequate size or dimensions for
property usefulness and development;
viii. The layout of property or lots in disregard of contours, drainage
and other physical characteristics of the terrain and surrounding
conditions;
ix. The existence of inadequate streets and other rights-of-way,
open spaces and utilities;
x. The existence of property or lots or other areas which are
subject to inundation by water;
xi. A prevalence of depreciated values, impaired investments and
social and economic maladjustments to such an extent that the
capacity to pay taxes is reduced and tax receipts are inadequate
for the cost of public services rendered;
xii. A growing or total lack of proper utilization of areas, resulting in
a stagnant and unproductive condition of land potentially useful
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and valuable for contributing to the public health, safety and
welfare; or
xiii. A loss of population and reduction of proper utilization of the
area, resulting in its further deterioration and added costs to the
taxpayer for the creation of new public facilities and services
elsewhere.
206. CITY means the City of Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon.
207. DOWNTOWN, as used in this Plan, means that geographic area of the
City of Central Point, which is included in the Downtown Revitalization Area --
an urban renewal area --and which is more fully described in Section 300 and
Exhibits 1 and 2 of this Plan.
208. CITY COUNCIL or COUNCIL means the governing body of the City of
Central Point.
209. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN means the Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Central Point including all of its policies, procedures and implementing
provisions.
210. COUNTY means Jackson County, Oregon.
211. EXHIBIT means an attachment, either narrative or graphic, to this
Urban Renewal Plan asset forth in Part 2 of the Plan.
212. ORS means Oregon Revised Statutes (State Law). ORS 457 is the
chapter which regulates the renewal of blighted areas within the State of
Oregon.
213. PLAN means the Downtown and East Pine Street Corridor
Revitalization Plan, an Urban Renewal Plan of the City of Central Point, Oregon.
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214. PROGRAM means Part 1 of the Plan.
215. REDEVELOPER means a party who acquires real property from the
Central Point Development Commission for the purposes of developing or
redeveloping such property in conformity with the provision of the Plan.
216. REVITALIZATION PLAN means the Downtown and East Pine Street
Corridor Revitalization Plan, an Urban Renewal Plan of the City of Central Point.
217. STATE means the State of Oregon, including its various departments,
divisions and agencies.
218. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING means a method of financing
indebtedness incurred by the Board of Directors of the Central Point
Development Commission in preparing and implementing the Plan. Such tax
increment method is authorized by ORS Sections 457.420 through 457.450 and
provides that the tax proceeds, if any, realized from an increase in the taxable
assessed value of real and personal property within the Revitalization Area
above that existing on the County tax roll last equalized prior to the effective
date of the Central Point City Council Ordinance approving the Urban Renewal
Plan shall be paid into a special fund of the Agency's Commission of Directors.
Such special fund shall be used to pay the principal and interest on
indebtedness incurred by the Commission in financing or refinancing the
preparation and implementation ofthe approved Urban Renewal Plan
including the administration of the Commission's activities.
219. TAXING BODY means the City of Central Point, Jackson County,
Jackson County Education Service District, Jackson County Vector Control, and
Rogue Valley Transit District, Rogue Community College, Fire District No. 3, and
Central Point School District No. 6, each of which levies ad valorem taxes within
the boundaries of the Urban Renewal Area.
220. URBAN RENEWAL AREA means the geographic area of the City that
encompasses the Downtown and East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Area,
an urban renewal district prepared in accordance with all applicable provisions
of ORS Chapter 457.
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221. URBAN RENEWAL LAW means Chapter 457 of the Oregon Revised
Statutes as it exists on the effective date of this Urban Renewal Plan or as it
may be amended from time-to-time by action of the Oregon Legislature.
222. URBAN RENEWAL PLAN means the Plan for the Downtown and East
Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Plan -An Urban Renewal Plan for the City
of Central Point, Oregon.
SECTION 300 LEGAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION
The legal description of the boundary of the Urban Renewal Area is set forth in Part 2 of this
Plan as follows:
301. Exhibit 1-Narrative Legal Description of Urban Renewal Area. (Pending
finalization of boundary)
302. Exhibit ? -Graphic (Map) Description of Urban Renewal Area. (This is for
illustration purposes only and is expected to change during preparation of the urban
renewal plan)
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SECTION 400 MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE
CENTRAL POINT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE DOWNTOWN
AND EAST PINE STREET CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION PLAN.
401. MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Central Point Development Commission to eliminate blight and
depreciating property values within the urban renewal district. This will be accomplished
through the preparation and implementation of an urban renewal program that maximizes
both public and private investments that strengthen the economic and aesthetic vitality of the
Downtown and East Pine Street Corridor Area as the City's traditional mixed-use urban core.
402. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
To accomplish its mission the Development Commission will develop and implement an urban
renewal program known as the Downtown and East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Plan, the
goals and objectives of which are to:
A. Resolve the problems created by existing blighted conditions so that unused and
underused properties can be placed in productive condition and utilized at their
highest and best use in accordance with the Downtown Plan.
B. Provide programs for the development, redevelopment, and rehabilitation of
property in ways that will:
Re-enforce the pedestrian and mixed-use character of the downtown, and
insure a more attractive, functional and economically viable urban core;
ii. Encourage job creation through the expansion of existing businesses and the
development of new businesses;
iii. Increase property values so that the Area will contribute its fair share to the
costs of public services, provided by the City and all affected taxing districts;
and
iv. Conserve and place into productive use historically significant places and
properties.
C. Respond to the needs and the concerns of all people of the City of Central Point as
expressed in the City's strategic plan Central Point Forward, Fair City Vision 2020;
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D. Encourage the maximum amount of public involvement and citizens participation in
the formation and implementation of the Urban Renewal Plan by:
Explaining and discussing the details of the Urban Renewal process:
a. To the public at town hall type gatherings;
b. To invite special interest groups, public service organizations, public
bodies and the general public to Commission meetings;
c. To include urban renewal activities and updates in the City's periodic
newsletters; and
d. To cooperate with the news media to discuss the Urban Renewal Plan
and process.
ii. Meeting with the administrations and Commissions of the nine affected
taxing bodies to explain the long-term benefits of the Urban Renewal
program and its relationship to their fiscal concerns, and
iii. Being available to discuss the details of the Urban Renewal Plan with service,
professional, fraternal and labor organizations.
E. To provide an adequate amount of properly located off-street parking in the
downtown area including a plan and program to effectively pay for, manage, and
maintain such parking;
F. To create positive linkages among the three sectors of the Urban Renewal Area--i.e.,
the Downtown, the East Pine Corridor Area and the residential -mixed-use areas to
the north and south;
G. To cooperate and coordinate with the Rogue Valley Transit District in their efforts to
improve transportation services in the Urban Renewal Area;
H. To develop, and implement, a plan for the undergrounding of present overhead
utilities that are located in areas of maximum pedestrian activity;
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I. To cooperate and coordinate with the program to improve Bear Creek and the Bear
Creek Greenway and to recognize the positive values and benefits that these
improvements will have on the revitalization of the Urban Renewal Area.
J. To improve the visual appearance, capacity and traffic flow of East Pine Street and
other streets within the Urban Renewal Area that carry the major share of vehicular
and pedestrian traffic;
K. To cooperate with property owners in the rehabilitation of their buildings and
property;
L. To install coordinated street furniture, night lighting and landscaping in areas of
maximum pedestrian concentration;
M. To assure, through the construction/installation, or replacement that publicly owned
utilities such as water, storm drains, and sanitary sewers, are adequate incapacity to
service the needs of all uses within the urban renewal district; and
N. To leverage the Agency's financial resources to the maximum extent possible with
other public and private investment and other public and private funding sources.
SECTION 500 RELATIONSHIP OF PLAN TO THE CITY'S STRATEGIC PLAN
This Plan is intended to further the objectives of the City's strategic planning goals, strategies
and actions as set forth in Central Point Forward, Fair City Vision 20201`` as it exists on the
effective date of this Urban Renewal Plan, or as it may be amended from time to time, is hereby
incorporated by reference as if it were included in full.
SECTION 600 CONSISTENCY WITH CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
This Plan has been prepared in conformity with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan
including its goals, policies, procedures and implementing provisions, or as it may be amended
from time to time, is hereby incorporated by reference as if it were included in full.
SECTION 700 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
The use and development of all land within the Urban Renewal Area shall comply with the
City's Land Development Code and all other, codes, policies, regulations, including the
"Downtown Revitalization Plan", and all other applicable Federal State, and County regulations,
18 City Council Resolution No. 1143
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as they exist on the effective date of this Urban Renewal Plan or as they may be amended from
time to time, are incorporated hereby by reference as if they were included in full.
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