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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN (TSP)
OF THE CENTRAL POINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD ROAD DIET
IMPROVEMENTS TO PROJECT NO. 230.
Recitals:
A. Words lincd through are to be deleted and words in bold are added.
B. The City of Central Point (City) is authorized under Oregon Revised
Statute (ORS) Chapter 197 to prepare, adopt and revise
comprehensive plans and implementing ordinances consistent with the
Statewide Land Use Planning Goals.
C. The City has coordinated its planning efforts with the State in
accordance with ORS 197.040(2)(e) and OAR 660-030-0060 to assure
compliance with goals and compatibility with City Comprehensive
Plans.
D. Pursuant to the requirements set forth in CPMC Chapter 17.96.100
Comprehensive Plan and Urban Growth Boundary Amendments —
Purpose and Chapter 17.05.500, Type IV Review Procedures, the City
has initiated an application and conducted the following duly advertised
public hearings to consider the proposed amendment:
a) Planning Commission hearing on January 11 , 2022
b) City Council hearing on January 27, 2022.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendments to TSP Chapter 7 — Street System, 2008-2030 to read:
Table 7.4 Transportation Projects, 2008-2030
Nof Project Location o m Project Description
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Install a traffic signal when signal
Hwy. 99 & Scenic Av. warrants are met and reconfigure
230 Intersection major from 5 to 3 lanes from MP 1.95 to
the Exit 35 Interchange at MP 0.35.
Section 2. Amendments to TSP Chapter 12 — Transportation System Financing
Program to read:
Table 12.5. Tier 1 — Long Term Projects
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Ref. Project Location o g Project Description
No. 0 tt
Install a traffic signal when signal
230 Hwy. 99 & Scenic Av. ma or warrants are met and reconfigure
Intersection from 5 to 3 lanes from MP 1.95 to
the Exit 35 Interchange at MP 0.35.
Section 3. Evidence. Based on all the information received, the City Council
adopts Planning Commission Resolution No. 892 and its attachments (Exhibit 1)
as evidence that justifies adoption of the TSP Amendment as set forth in Sections
1 and 2 of this Ordinance.
Section 4. The City Manager is directed to conduct post acknowledgement
procedures defined in ORS 197.610 et seq. upon adoption of the TSP Amendment.
Section 5. Effective Date. The Central Point City Charter states that an ordinance
enacted by the council shall take effect on the thirtieth day after its enactment. The
effective date of this ordinance will be the thirtieth day after the second reading.
Pas� �s��ggd by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this
17'"day of Pekfvd✓',. , 20AA,
Mayor Hank Williams
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City Recorder
Pg. 2 Ordinance No. 4444 (02/17/2022)
Attachment
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 892
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FORWARDING A
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD ROAD DIET IMPROVEMENTS TO
PROJECT NO. 230 IN THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN
(File No: CPA-20001)
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2022 the City of Central Point Planning Commission held a duly-
noticed public hearing, reviewed staff reports, findings of fact and heard public testimony on a
Major Revision to the Central Point Comprehensive Plan, Transportation System Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commissions determined that the revisions as proposed were in the
public interest and that the general welfare of the public will benefit by the proposed revisions to
improve safety at the Highway 99/Scenic Avenue intersection; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the requested proposal and considering public testimony it is the
determination of the Central Point Planning Commission that the proposed amendment as set
forth in attached Exhibit"A"dated January 11, 2022 are adjustments that do not alter, or otherwise
modify the uses and character of development and land use within the City of Central Point, and
is therefore determined to be consistent with all of the goals, objectives, and policies of the City's
Comprehensive Plan and State Planning Goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Central Point Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 892 does hereby accept, and forward to the City Council a recommendation that
the City Council favorably consider amending the City of Central Point Comprehensive Plan,
Transportation System Plan (TSP) as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A" including Attachments
"A" through "E" provided therein.
PASSED by the Planning Commission and signed by e in authentication of its passage this 11th
day of January, 2022.
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Approved by me this 11th day of January, 2022.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 892 (1/11/2022)
A
PLANNING Staff Report
Transportation System Plan(TSP)Amendment(Project No.230)
CITY OF CENTRAL POINT,OREGON File No.CPA 20001
January 11, 2022
Item Summary
Consideration of a Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to the Transportation System Plan
(TSP)concerning improvements at and around Scenic Avenue and Highway 99 (Project No.
230). Applicant: City of Central Point.
Staff Source
Stephanie Holtey, Planning Director
Background
The Oregon Department of Transportation applied and received funding through the All Road
Transportation Safety(ARTS)Program to signalize the intersection at Highway 99 and Scenic
Avenue and apply a road diet(i.e. 5 lanes to 3 lanes with a center turn lane from the Exit 35
interchange(MP 0.35)to MP 1.95 just south of Brookhaven Drive)(Attachment"A" and "C").
This project addresses known traffic safety issues by reducing the number and severity of traffic
accidents at this location (Attachment"B"). The project is consistent with the City of Central
Point TSP Project No. 230 with the exception of the road diet improvements. Based on current
volumes and the five(5)lane configuration on Highway 99, signal warrants are not met. Adding
the road diet will allow signal warrants to be met as needed for the project to proceed. At the
request of ODOT, staff introduced a proposed revision to the TSP at the October 51' Planning
Commission meeting to add the road diet to Project No. 230. After asking questions and
expressing some concerns, the Planning Commission directed staff to schedule a public hearing
to consider the proposed TSP Amendment.
At the January 11, 2022 Planning Commission meeting staff will present the proposed
amendment to the TSP for a public hearing. The proposed revision is a Major Revision to the
Central Point Comprehensive Plan. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning
Commission will consider the revision relative to the approval criteria in CPMC 17.96.500 and
make a recommendation to the City Council for final decision.
Issues
At the October 5, 2021 Planning Commission meeting there was discussion and some concern
that applying a road diet would worsen the ability of residents to evacuate the city in the event of
wildfire. There were also concerns relating to heavy traffic volumes on Highway 99, particularly
related to incoming traffic from Highway 62. Provided below is information related to the issues
of evacuation safety and traffic volume on Highway 99.
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Evacuation: The proposed TSP Amendment adding a road diet will reduce the number
of lanes in the city limits but not the pavement width. Based on consultation with Public
Works, the full pavement width can be used during times of emergency to evacuate
residents if necessary. The City is in the process of updating its TSP.As part of that
planning effort, the consultant will be looking at transportation needs and mitigation
measures during times of emergency to look at community concerns related to wildfire
evacuations. In the meantime, the City has created Neighborhood Evacuation Zones to
phase evacuations based on location to minimize congestion and facilitate more orderly
traffic movements during emergencies.
Traffic Volume: ODOT prepared a Traffic Report that looks that traffic volumes on
Highway 99 now and in 2040 (Attachment"D"). The report found that there are 6,800
Average Daily Trips currently with 18.5%being heavy vehicle traffic. In 2040 this is
forecast to increase to 8,870 Average Daily Trips. This is much less than other arterials
in the City. Public Works reported that Pine Street has 21,000; Beall Lane has 15,000
and Twin Creeks Crossing has 5,000 Average Daily Trips. Based on this data, the
impacts from traffic volume are not likely to negatively impact this transportation facility
in the next 20-years. However, if the conditions change, the Highway 99 can be
reconfigured back to five (5)lanes.
Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law
The Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the TSP has been evaluated against the
applicable criteria set forth in CPMC 17.96 and found to comply as evidenced in the
Planning Department Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law(Attachments"D").
Attachments
Attachment"A"—Proposed TSP Amendment(Tables 7.4 and 12.5)
Attachment"B"—Project Location Map
Attachment"C"—Proposed Project Plans(Sheets A01, QB01-QB10)
Attachment"D"—ODOT Traffic Report
Attachment"E"—Planning Department Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Attachment"F"—Draft Planning Commission Resolution No. 892
Action
Consider the proposed Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the TSP and 1)approve; 2)
approve with revisions; or 3)deny the application.
Recommendation
Approve Resolution No. 892 recommending the City Council approve the TSP Amendment
without revisions per the Staff Report dated January 11, 2022 including all attachments.
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TSP Amendment: Project No. 230 (Highway 99/Scenic Avenue)
CENTRALProject Location Map(Approximate)
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(1)regon Department of Transportation
Region 3 Traffic
Kate Brown, Governor District#8
100 Antelope Rd
White City, OR 97502
Phone 541-774-6359
Traffic Report
OR 99: 1-5 to Scenic
Rogue Valley Highway No. 63 M.P. 0.42 — 1.64
KN 20185
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Traffic Data
On OR 99, there are two lanes in each direction of travel between MP 0.42 and 1.64.
Average Annual Daily Traffic (MDT) in this section is 6800 vehicles with approximately
18.5%heavy vehicles. Future (2040)AADT is projected to be 8870 vehicles. The
project limits are shown in the figure below.
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Introduction
This project will install a road diet along OR 99 throughout this section of highway.
There will be a grind inlay to facilitate the road diet. A signal will be installed at the
intersection of OR 99 @ Scenic Ave. This project is a safety project due to the number
of severe crashes that have been occurring along this section of highway. This is an
ARTS funded safety project. Traffic section control The Example Project brief scoping
level description including type of work (paving, etc.), reason for project and other
current known details. Indicate funding source, and especially emphasize if project is a
safety related project and the Traffic section's involvement/intentions.
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Safety Analysis
In the past 10 years there have been 37 recorded crashes within the project limits, a
summary of crash types and injury severity are shown in the table below. Leading
crash causes included: Almost all of the crashes were due to failure to yield ROW
Crash Severity Crash Types
Fatal 1 Fixed Object 6
Inj A 3 Sideswipe-Meeting !r 1
_Inj B 15 Rear-End 1
_Inj C 6 Non Collision 0
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PDO 12 Angle 19
Turning Movement 10
Head-On 0 _
Parking Maneuver __ 0
Pedestrian 0
The majority of these crashes occurred at the Scenic @ OR 99 intersection, The failure
to yield ROW cause of the crashes occur when drivers take inadequate gaps in traffic.
Crashes were occurred from 5 am to 10 pm with spikes at 8 am and 1 pm to 5 pm.
These spikes are likely due to peak hour traffic and peak school traffic. Scenic Middle
school is very close by which leads to peak queuing in the morning and afternoon. The
signal portion of this project will reduce the angle type crashes by 67%. All but one of
the Injury A crashes are angle type and the fatal is angle type, so the installation of the
signal should reduce the severity of crashes as well. The road diet will help reduce all
crashes on this section of roadway by about 29%. Considering the improvements being
installed this project should help reduce the number of crashes on this section of
roadway.
Traffic Operations Analysis
Existing year traffic operates at a Level of Service (LOS) A on the highway straight
away sections and LOS F and a V/C of 1.42 for the Scenic Ave intersection during the
peak hours. The LOS F for the Scenic Ave intersection is due traffic peaking on Scenic
Ave during the AM, School and PM peak hours. Traffic has a difficult time existing
Scenic onto OR 99 due to the low number of gaps, high speed of the highway and
number of lanes. This problem has led to the inclusion of a traffic signal in this project.
An analysis of the intersection shows that a traffic signal is not warranted with the
existing 5 lane section. Due to the road diet being included in the project the warrant
analysis can be completed using the proposed three lane section. A traffic signal is
warranted with the proposed three lane section. With a traffic signal installed at the
intersection of OR 99 and Scenic Ave the LOS improves to B and with a V/C ratio of
0.70. The LOS of the straight away section is reduced from LOS A to B with the road
diet. Future year(2040)traffic is expected to operate at a LOS B with a B/C ratio of 0.77
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at the intersection of Scenic Ave and OR 99. The addition of the traffic signal will reduce
the LOS and V/C ratio for both existing and future conditions at the intersection of
Scenic Ave and OR 99. The existing straight away section will have slightly lowered
LOS with a slightly higher V/C but still within acceptable 20 year design life. Table 1
below provides the V/C, LOS, and 95th queue length for build, no build conditions and
provides the same data for the future year(2040) scenario.
Table 1.
No Build
I 2020 I 2040
Direction A V/C I LOS 195th Queuing I V/CI
WEE_
LOS 195th Queuing
WBT 580
840
WBR
1.54 F 4.8 F
EBL
EBT 100
170
EBR
0.77 F 1.64 F
NBL 0.06
10 0.08 20
NBT
NBR - A A 20
SBL 0.08 10
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SBR — A
A 20
Road Diet w/Signal
2020 I 2040
Direction I V/C ! LOS 195th Queuing I V/C I LOS 195th Queuing {
WBL
WBT 80
WBR 0.55 B 210
__. 0.66 B
EBL
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EBR J 0.26 B 100
0.31 B
NBL 0.14 10 0.19 35
NBT 0.70
100 0.77 160
NBR 0.27 B 40 0.30 B 45
SBL �._ 0.21 30 0.30 40
SBT 0.50 90 0.56 120
I SBR 0.05 B 25 0.06 B 25
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Traffic Control
Traffic volumes allow for the roadway to be reduced to a single lane with alternating
bidirectional traffic during the day, recommended lane restrictions are shown below.
Recommended Lane Restrictions- 00220.40(e)(1)
1. Closed Lanes- One traffic lane may be closed in each direction when allowed,
shown, or directed during the following periods of time except as indicated in
00220.40(e-2).
• 7:00 p.m. Sunday through 3:00 p.m. Friday
Estimated Delay:
• <5 minutes of average additional travel time is expected when following
the closure recommendations.
Conclusion
There are safety and capacity concerns at the intersection of OR 99 and Scenic Ave.
Crash data revealed there are many angle and turning crashes that are occurring on
this section of highway. The addition of a traffic signal and road diet will reduce the
number of those types of crashes. The side street traffic entering the highway from
Scenic Ave has a difficult time finding a gap. A traffic signal will allow safe gaps in
highway traffic to allow traffic to exit Scenic Ave. The mainline traffic on OR 99 will not
have queuing, LOS or capacity concerns with the addition of a traffic signal. With the
addition of the road diet work may occur during day hours, weekly.
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ATTACHMENT " 1r
PLANNINGFindings of Fact & Conclusions of Law
Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment: TSP Project No. 230
CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON Applicant: City of Central Point
File No. CPA-20001
I. Introduction
The City of Central Point("City')is proposing a Major Revision to the Transportation System
Plan (TSP), an Element of the Comprehensive Plan ("TSP Amendment"). The proposed revision
adds road diet improvements to Highway 99 as part of Project No. 230. As currently written,
Project No 230 is to install a traffic signal at the Scenic Avenue intersection with Highway 99
when warrants are met.
Figure 1-Project Location
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The purpose of this project is to meet signal warrants as needed to install a traffic signal at the
intersection of Scenic Avenue and Highway 99 to reduce the number and severity of traffic
accidents at that location. The road diet, including tapering improvements, will extend from the
Interstate 5 Exit 35 (Mile Post(MP) 0.35 to just south of Cascade Drive in the city limits (MP
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1.95). Most of the project is along portions of Highway 99 that are owned and operated by the
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
The proposed TSP Amendment is 1.6 miles in length and crosses jurisdictional boundaries.
Based on the scope of the project and the potential impacts beyond the Scenic Avenue
intersection, it is considered a Major Revision in accordance with CPMC 17.96.300. The TSP
Amendment has been processed using Type IV(Legislative) procedures set forth in CPMC
17.05.500.
These Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are presented in six (6)parts as follows:
1, Introduction
2. Statewide Planning Goals
3. Transportation Planning Rule
4. Central Point Comprehensive Plan
5. CPMC 17.96.500
6. Summary Conclusion
I. Statewide Planning Goals
Major Comprehensive Plan Amendments must address compliance with the Statewide Planning
Goals. Due to Central Point's geographic location outside the Willamette Valley and coastal
areas, Goals 15-19 do not apply and are not addressed further. Findings relative to the TSP
Amendment are set forth below.
Goal 1 — Citizen Involvement
To develop a citizen involvement program that insures the opportunity for citizens to be
involved in all phases of the planning process.
Finding, Goal 1: The proposed TSP Amendment was developed and processed in
accordance with the City's citizen involvement program. The Citizen's Advisory Committee
(CAC)considered a possible TSP Amendment on August 11, 2020 early in the planning
process. At that time, the CAC unanimously forwarded a recommendation to the Planning
Commission to consider a TSP Amendment necessary to improve safety along this corridor
and at the Scenic Avenue and Highway 99 intersection. On October 5, 2021, staff presented
a proposed TSP Amendment to the Planning Commission at which time the Planning
Commission voted to direct staff to schedule a public hearing. A duly noticed legislative
hearing was held on January 11, 2022 and January 27, 2022. Notice was published in the
Mail Tribune and mailed to property owners within 250-feet of the intersection.
Conclusion, Goal 1: Consistent.
Goal 2 — Land Use
To establish a land use planning process and policy framework as a basis for all decision
and actions related to use of land and to assure an adequate factual basis for such
decisions and actions.
Finding, Goal 2:The TSP amendment follows the land use review procedures outlined in
Central Point Municipal Code and these findings provide an adequate factual basis for
action. The TSP amendment therefore conforms to the established land use planning
process and framework consistent with Goal 2.
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Conclusion, Goal 2: Consistent.
Goal 3 — Agricultural Lands
To preserve and maintain agricultural lands.
Finding, Goal 3: The proposed TSP amendment does not involve or otherwise affect
lands designated for agricultural use.
Conclusion, Goal 3: Not applicable.
Goal 4 — Forest Lands
To conserve forest lands by maintaining the forest land base and to protect the state's forest
economy by making possible economically efficient forest practices that assure the
continuous growing and harvesting of forest tree species as the leading use on forest land
consistent with sound management of soil, air, water, and fish and wildlife resources and to
provide for recreational opportunities and agriculture.
Finding, Goal 4: The proposed TSP amendment does not involve or otherwise affect lands
designated for forest use.
Conclusion, Goal 4: Not applicable.
Goal 5 — Open Space, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural
Resources
To protect natural resources and conserve scenic and historic areas and open spaces.
Finding, Goal 5: Public road projects are required to comply with provisions under the
Endangered Species Act(ESA)for aquatic species that exceed the Goal 5 and associated
Central Point Municipal Code requirements for riparian protection. As such, by complying
with the ESA, such public road projects also will adequately address riparian protections
otherwise required by regulations applicable to riparian area development. The treatment of
other resources regulated under Goal 5 will not change because of the TSP amendment,
and therefore the goal is otherwise not relevant to this transportation system plan
amendment.
Conclusion, Goal 5: Consistent.
Goal 6 —Air, Water and Land Resources Quality
To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state.
Finding, Goal 6: The proposed TSP amendment does not involve or otherwise affect local,
state, or federal regulations managing the quality of air, water and land resources.
Conclusion, Goal 6: Not applicable.
Goal 7 — Areas Subject to natural Hazards and Disasters.
To protect people and property from natural hazards.
Finding, Goal 7: The proposed TSP amendment does not involve or otherwise affect
regulations protecting the citizens of Central Point from natural hazards.
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Conclusion, Goal 7: Not applicable.
Goal 8 — Recreation Needs
To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where
appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities.
Finding, Goal 8: The proposed TSP amendment does not involve or otherwise affect the
City's provision of necessary recreational facilities.
Conclusion, Goal 8: Not applicable.
Goal 9— Economy of the State
To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities
vital to the health, welfare and prosperity of Oregon's citizens.
Finding, Goal 9: The proposed TSP amendment will add a lane reconfiguration project to
an already listed signal project and will provide for the continued orderly development of the
City's road network, which is a vital infrastructure component necessary to support
continued economic development.
Conclusion, Goal 9: Consistent.
Goal 10 — Housing
To provide for the housing needs of citizens of the state.
Finding, Goal 10: The proposed TSP amendment does not involve or otherwise affect the
City's ability to provide needed housing to the citizens of Central Point or the state of
Oregon.
Conclusion, Goal 10: Not applicable.
Goal 11 — Public Facilities and Services
To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and
services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development.
Finding, Goal 11: Transportation facilities are identified as public facilities under this goal. It
is acknowledged by the TSP, by reference, is part of the City's Comprehensive Plan Public
Facilities Element. The addition of the lane reconfiguration project allows for orderly and
timely provision of needed transportation facilities to provide for safe and reliable
transportation along Highway 99 and in particular at the intersection with Scenic Avenue.
Conclusion,Goal 11: Consistent.
Goal 12 — Transportation
To provide and encourage a safe, convenient and economic transportation system.
Finding, Goal 12: Transportation, directs state and local jurisdictions'to provide and
encourage a safe, convenient and economic transportation system." It establishes that a
transportation plan consider all modes of transportation, be based upon an inventory of
local, regional and state transportation needs, consider the differences in social
consequences that would result from utilizing differing combinations of transportation
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modes, avoid principal reliance upon any one mode of transportation, minimize adverse
social, economic and environmental impacts and costs, conserve energy, meet the needs of
the transportation disadvantaged by improving transportation services,facilitate the flow of
goods and services so as to strengthen the local and regional economy, and conform with
local and regional comprehensive land use plans.
The City's TSP(2008)currently lists the signal at OR 99 and Scenic Avenue as Project No.
230, when signal warrants are met. The amendment to the TSP is to include the road diet
from MP .42 to MP 1.64. The Traffic Report indicated that the traffic signal is not warranted
with the existing 5-lane section of roadway. However, with the road diet a traffic signal is
warranted. The functional classification of OR 99 through this section remains as an Urban
Principal Arterial. ODOT completed a Traffic Report that supports the road diet. The Traffic
Report concluded that the addition of a traffic signal and road diet would reduce the number
of angle and turning crashes that are occurring on this section of OR 99. The Report
concluded that the mainline traffic on OR 99 would not have queuing (LOS or capacity)
concerns with the addition of the traffic signal or the road diet.
Conclusion, Goal 12: Consistent.
Goal 13 — Energy
To conserve energy.
Finding, Goal 13: The proposed TSP amendment does not involve, or otherwise affect
development standards or regulations that address conservation of energy.
Conclusion, Goal 13: Not applicable.
Goal 14 — Urbanization
To provide for an orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban land use, to
accommodate urban population and urban employment inside urban growth boundaries, to
ensure efficient use of land, and to provide for livable communities.
Finding, Goal 13: The proposed TSP amendment addresses the multi-modal transportation
needs for a project that is already listed in the TSP. The proposed project will address
transportation for all modes by addressing the lack of bicycle lanes in the urban area.
Conclusion, Goal 13: Consistent.
Ill. Transportation Planning Rule (OAR 660-012)
The purpose of the Transportation Planning Rule(TPR)is to facilitate implementation of
Statewide Planning Goal 12 (Transportation). It sets forth the requirements for preparation of
local TSPs.
Finding OAR 660-012: The City's adopted TSP(Ordinance No. 1922) is based on and
complies with the TPR. The proposed amendment is limited to the addition of a lane
reconfiguration improvements as part of Project No. 230, which includes installing a signal at the
intersection of Highway 99 and Scenic Avenue when warrants are met. The proposed
amendment is in response to a Traffic Report that found significant safety concerns at the
intersection of Highway 99 and Scenic Avenue and a finding that the signal installation is not
warranted with the existing five (5) lane configuration of Highway 99. The proposed addition of a
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road diet will allow signal warrants to be met as needed to address a project identified in the
TSP. The Traffic Report found that the impacted transportation facilities will not experience any
change in functional classification. The proposed amendment will improve intersection
performance and reduce angle and turning movement collisions that have resulted in 1 fatality
and several injuries in the past ten (10) years. Finally the proposed revision implements Project
KN 20185 in the State Transportation Improvement Plan(STIP)and is consistent with the
Regional Transportation Plan and Jackson County Transportation Plan. As such, the City finds
that there are no changes the TSP's compliance with OAR 660-012 and that no further
discussion of TPR compliance is necessary.
Conclusion: OAR 660-012. The proposed TSP Amendment adding the road diet to Project No.
230 does not alter the TSPs compliance with OAR 660-012 and the proposed amendment is
based on technical data that resolves a safety issue and allows an existing TSP project(230,
intersection signal installation)to be implemented.
IV. Central Point Comprehensive Plan
The City's Comprehensive Plan addresses compliance with Statewide Planning Goals and
establishes the goals and polices to carry out the City's mission and vision as articulated in the
City's Strategic Plan. The adopted TSP (Ordinance No. 1922)was prepared based on the land
use classification and distribution in the City's Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed amendment addresses transportation facilities in the TSP. Applicable policies are
limited to 5.1.1 and 7.1.11 in the TSP, which is part of the Public Facilities Element. These are
addressed below:
TSP Policy 5.1.1
The City shall make every effort to maintain mobility standards that result in a minimal level
of service(LOS)"D."The City defines LOS D as the equivalent to a volume to capacity ratio
of 0.9.
Finding, TSP Policy 5.1.1:According the Traffic Report prepared by the Oregon
Department of Transportation (ODOT)for STIP Project No. KN 20185, the Scenic Avenue
intersection with Highway 99 operates at a LOS F and a volume to capacity ratio of 1.42
during peak hours. The report states that these conditions are due to school related traffic
and this has caused a signal to be included in the STIP Project KN 20185 as well as the City
of Central Point Project No. 230 in the adopted TSP. The traffic signal must meet warrants
to be installed. Per the traffic report this occurs when the Highway 99 street section is
reconfigured to three (3) lanes. Analysis shows that implementation of the revised project
improves the intersection operation to a LOS B and a volume to capacity ration of 0.70,
which brings this facility into compliance with the City's mobility standards. Without the road
reconfiguration, the intersection would continue to operate at an unacceptable LOS and
volume to capacity ratio.
Conclusion, TSP Policy 5.1.1: The proposed amendment is necessary to install a traffic
signal and meet the City's mobility standards at the intersection of Scenic Avenue and
Highway 99 consistent with this policy.
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TSP Policy 7.1.11
The City shall place a higher priority on funding and constructing street projects that address
identified vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian safety problems than those projects that solely
respond to automotive capacity deficiencies in the street system. Exceptions are those
capacity improvements that are designed to also resolve identified safety problems.
Finding, TSP Policy 7.1.11: Based on the ODOT Traffic Report, there have been 37
crashes recorded within the project limits during the past 10 year period. The proposed
revision adding a road diet is in response to the safety concerns. By adding the road diet,
signal warrants can be met as needed to reduce the number and severity of collisions at this
intersection. Funding has been obtained by ODOT through the All Road Transportation
Safety(ARTS)Program to implement the project. The City finds that this TSP Amendment is
consistent with prioritizing projects that address safety concerns.
Conclusion, TSP Policy 7.1.11: Consistent.
V. CPMC 17.96, Comprehensive Plan and Urban Growth Boundary
Amendments.
This chapter establishes the procedures and approval criteria for amending the Comprehensive
Plan. The type of amendment and procedures applied are addressed in Section I of these
findings. The approval criteria set forth in CPMC 17.96.500 are addressed below:
CPMC 17.96.500(A)
Approval of the request is consistent with the applicable statewide planning goals;
Finding, CPMC 17.96.500(A): See Section II Findings.
Conclusion, CPMC 17.96.500(A): Consistent.
CPMC 17.96.500(B)
Approval of the request is consistent with the Central Point comprehensive plan;
Finding, CPMC 17.96.500(1): See Section IV Findings.
Conclusion, CPMC 17.96.500(1): Consistent.
CPMC 17.96.500(C)
For urban growth boundary amendments findings demonstrate that adequate public services
and transportation networks to serve the property are either available, or identified for
construction in the city's public facilities master plans (major and minor amendments); and
Finding, CPMC 17.96.500(C): The proposed TSP Amendment does not involve a UGB
Amendment.
Conclusion, CPMC 17.96.500(1): Not applicable.
CPMC 17.96.500(D)
The amendment complies with OAR Eaii1 a 1:% 0060 of the Transportation Planning Rule.
Finding, CPMC 17.96.500(1): See Section III Findings.
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Conclusion, CPMC 17.96.500(1): Consistent.
V). Summary Conclusion
The TSP Amendment as presented in Exhibit 1 is consistent with all applicable approval criteria
as demonstrated herein.
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